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spring 2022 | editor’s note

he most anticipated issue of the property (just past Ruch, on the way out to the Applegate). We also
Tyear in the most anticipated time cover the beautiful, brand new Bar Run Golf Course in Roseburg
of the year—Springtime! With the (page 66). Read Brittany Arnold’s article (page 58) for great rec-
promise of sunnier days and warming ommendations on where to dine and shop in revitalized downtown
temperatures, the season invites us all Roseburg. For some great Italian food and an exceptional wine list,
outside. If you need some inspiration check out Decant (page 112), a restaurant in Medford that might be
on where to go, you are sure to find new, but the chef and staff are long on experience.
tons of good ideas in this issue.
We are beyond thrilled to announce that after a two-year hiatus,
To start with, read the results of our fill- the Medford BMW Southern Oregon Classic is back! The generous
Heidi Chackel, Editor in-the-blank Readers’ Choice survey. sponsors are committed to bringing the Party of the Summer back to
The winners are a mix of old favorites Centennial Golf Course, June 24 and 25! It’s a celebration of golf,
and new. Thank you to everyone who voted. Please take time to music, and cuisine, raising much needed funds for CASA and the
congratulate the winners you know and make a point to discover the Asante Foundation. You don’t want to miss the festivities so go online
ones you don’t – you’ll find new favorites. now to sign up your team and buy your dinner tickets. See page 54
for more information.
Speaking of discovering new places, in this issue we have in-depth
coverage of a number of new businesses. Already a fan favorite, Steam Happy Reading!
Distillery (page 108) is a brand new distillery and tasting room/
restaurant in Grants Pass where guests are invited to tour the facility
and taste what is produced. And while you’re in Grants Pass, don’t
miss the Betty LaDuke exhibit and the traveling quilt exhibit (and
more, see page 50) at the Grants Pass Museum of Art.
P.S. Did you know you can read us anywhere you have internet? See
On page 118 you will get a first look at the just built Quady North the entire issue online now at www.southernoregonmagazine.com.
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