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Central Point, OR TRISH BAIRD CRS, GRI

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Spacious & open 4 bdrm, 3 bath with 3850 sq.ft! Formal living room w/bay windows, lg. family room w/gas fireplace & large windows. Extraordinary upgraded kitchen w/granite, stainless appl., island & dining nook. Master has jetted tub & walk-in closet. Finished basement, inground swimming pool & mature trees! $449,900 #2948522

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Finding Oregon December 2014 | Vol 7, Issue 10 | Advertiser Index JACKSON/JOSEPHINE COUNTIES Century 21 JC Jones | Jackie Wytcherley........................................................................................................9 Diversity Home Lending...................................................................................................................................7 Exit Realty Group | Sheila Gunderson.............................................................................................................1 iMortgage...........................................................................................................................................................2 John L Scott | Don McCoy...............................................................................................................................16 Keller Williams Realty | Bill McEneny..............................................................................................................5 Keller Williams Realty | Don Dixon...............................................................................................................1,3 Lynn Bartlett Property Management..........................................................................................................7,9 REMAX Ideal Brokers | Kimi Henderson..........................................................................................................6 Renie Weber Realty | Renie Weber.................................................................................................................11 Windermere Van Vleet | Trish Baird..............................................................................................................1,5

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN ROGUE RIVER 2360 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths on .94 acre close to 1-5. Brazilian cherry wood floors, grante counters, Walk-in dual master shower, tankless hot water heater. Breakfast nook off kitchen, 9’ ceilings, heated floors in master bath & shower. Detached 28’x44’ heated workshop with separate unfinished office/storage room. #2946102

$262,000

EXCEPTIONALLY NICE & MAJESTIC VIEWS Gated 6.67 level acres w/ 3 bdrm, 3 bath home that sits back off the road. 2 garages and barn. Would make a great horse setup. #2946102

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SPECIALIZING IN: 4.6 LEVEL ACRES IN GRANTS PASS! 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom with1800 sq.ft. 1984 doublewide manufactured home. Great place to call home. Plant a garden, enjoy spacious home with split floorplan and inside laundry. New electrical power pole. Incredible acreage for the price! #2950594

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NESTLED ON .59 ACRE 3 bdrms, 2 baths, paved driveway up to home & very low maintenance yard. Well at 30 GPM*, drip system for trees, 10x20 storage shed + 5,000 gl. water tank. #2951316 *per seller

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Nothing beats the sight and scent of a beautiful, fresh cut Christmas tree. If you are the old-fashioned, nostalgic type person who looks for every opportunity to create new memories for you and your family, then Christmas tree “hunting” holds a special place in your heart. Donning your warmest winter coats, hats and scarves, filling a thermos with piping hot cocoa topped off with some of those mini marshmallows and maybe a little flask of peppermint schnapps for dad and mom, off to the woods you go. Don’t forget the essentials. Your saw to cut down your fabulous tree and some rope to tie it down. Oh, and don’t forget to check if you need a forest product permit. In Oregon the minimum charge is $5 and you must have it in your possession while harvesting and transporting your tree. Go to www.fs.usda.gov for more information.

One thing I’ve noticed about most of the trees I’ve seen which people have “hunted” and cut themselves, is that they all look a bit Charlie Brown Christmas Tree-ish - cute enough, but a bit sparse in regards to fullness. If you want a self-cut Christmas tree with a more groomed look but you don’t feel like getting frozen toes and venturing too far from home, we are fortunate enough to live in the great state of Oregon where there are ‘cut your own’ Christmas tree farms in every county across the state. Check out www.pickyourownchristmastree.org to find the farm nearest you.

The biggest advantage of buying a Christmas tree from a u-cut tree farm is that it’s still in the ground. That means it will last longer than one that has been cut weeks ago and shipped to retailers. Make sure to check for dead or browning needles which that means that it is already past it’s prime. Gently stroke a branch on the tree and if the needles are pliable and stay on the tree. If they do, you are good to go. When you bring home your tree make sure that you keep it away from flames, like the fireplace or other heat sources. Direct heat makes the tree dry out quicker which also makes them a fire hazard. When you have mounted your tree make sure you check it’s water level and water it often, especially in the first few hours, as it is acclimating to it’s surroundings and not being in the ground. Never let the water level go below the base of the tree.

If you don’t want to put even that much effort into getting your fresh tree, there are Christmas tree lots on every corner the week following Thanksgiving. You can pick exactly which type of tree you want, whether it’s a Fir, Spruce or Pine, they have you covered. Along with the

romance of fresh-cut, pretty trees that smell of Christmas’ past, comes the maintenance. Not only do you have to water your tree daily, but you have to check for sap leakage on a regular basis and naturally, deal with needle clean-up. Needle clean-up is a daily chore unless you want a huge pile to cleanup when you eventually move the tree. Finally, another consideration when choosing a real tree, disposing of it. Some communities offer tree pick-up as a service or if you have a green bin for biomass, that’s a good way to get rid of it. If you don’t have or want to use either of those options, you can always leave it in your garden until spring to chop up for garden mulch or add it to your compost pile.

Last, there is the easiest option and most economical, in my opinion, the good ole’ fake tree! Up until three years ago, my family and I had the same Christmas tree that my husband’s father had used for over twenty years; we had it for fifteen more years. Yes, it held nostalgia. My husband would ceremoniously pull it out of its original box and put it together just as he and his father had on Christmas’ past. Did it smell like pine? No, but the sights and sounds and even smells were there from childhood on for him and from our past fifteen years together for me. In the pictures can you tell it’s fake? No. It still holds all of our memories, the ornaments we inherited from his father and the new ones we’ve collected together. And when we had to finally retire the old tree, we had to get a new one. If you choose to purchase a fake tree, initially it can cost anywhere from $50 up into the $100’s. But when you look at the whole picture, it’s a one-time cost that you won’t have to pay for another 20-25 years. There is no sap, no watering, no needles, no maintenance. You don’t have to worry about fire hazards and you can basically stay in the warmth of your home to get it out of wherever you store it. Just set it up and you are ready to start making memories….or remember the ones from past Christmas’.

Whichever direction you make, your tree doesn’t have to make or break your Holiday Season. It’s an accent to what Christmas should be all about, spending time with your family. From our families at What to do in Southern Oregon and Finding Oregon Homes, we wish you a Wonderful Holiday Season! ~Story Contributed by: Lanessa Pierce, www.whattodoinsouthernoregon.com

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December 1st - January 1st The Santaland Diaries

Our favorite Elf with an edge arrives in Roseburg! Crumpet, a wickedly funny Elf, shares his strange-but-true account of his adventures in holiday retailing. The Santaland Diaries is the perfect antidote to the season with usual heartwarming holiday dare.

Location: Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard, Roseburg Time: Mon-Wed, 7:30pm

December 1st - January 1st Festival of Lights & Holiday Village

A magical holiday tradition!

Over 500,000 lights Over 90 Animated Displays. http://www.umpquavalleyfestivaloflights.com/ Location: Located at River Forks Park - 6 miles west of Roseburg Time: Sunday - Thursday from 5:30 to 9pm Friday, Saturday and Holidays from 5:30 to 10pm

December 5th

Jacksonville Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale

Enjoy the scent of holiday greens and the warm glow of candlelight! Jacksonville Garden Club is offering holiday table arrangements, swags, baskets and handmade cards at its Holiday Greens Sale. Proceeds support local scholarships and Jacksonville beautification projects.

Support a good cause and brighten your holidays with lovely natural greens!

Location: Downtown Jacksonville Time: 10am – 2pm

December 6th

Pinehurst’s Winterfest

Support Pinehurst School in the Green Springs! Come have fun with Kids Activities, Fresh XMAS Trees, Mtn Wreaths, Baked Goods, Wine Tasting, Santa Photos, Live Music, Crafts and Jellies!

Location: Green Springs Inn, 1147 Highway 66 Time: 9am – 4pm

December 6th Santa’s Port Stop

Santa arrives at 12 noon. This event is cherished by children of all ages and the look of pure joy is apparent when Santa arrives on the boardwalk. As Santa always does, he “Ho, Ho, Ho’s” while walking up the board-

walk making way to his chair under the large white tent. The kids literally “jump” onto his lap as they tell him what he can bring them on Christmas morning. There is plenty of hot cider and cookies for all to enjoy.

Kid Arts and Craft tent, Coloring, Cider & Cookies, Photos with Santa and MORE ! This is a FREE event so be sure to bring your holiday cheer.

Please dress warm as this event is outdoors under a tent and it is rain or shine.

Location: Port of Brookings Boardwalk Time: 12pm -2pm

December 13th

December 6th

December 13th

Bird Walk to Bear Creek Greenway Birding Hotspots

Klamath Bird Observatory and Northwest Nature Shop sponsor free monthly bird walks around the Rogue Valley area on the first Saturday of the month. The walks are led by an experienced birder from the Klamath Bird Observatory. For information, call 541482-3241 Location: Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St, Ashland Time: 8am

December 6th

40th Annual Ashland Ski Swap

Location: Rogue River Room, Stevenson Union, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520 Time: 9am – 4pm

December 5-21, 2014

Christmas Dinner Show: My Favorite Time of Year www.grandvictorianmc.com $42/pp Location: The Grand Victorian 828 North Old Pacific Highway Myrtle Creek, Time: Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm, Sundays, 5pm

December 12th

Festival of Trees Gala Reception

A chance to admire uniquely decorated trees, wreath and centerpieces — and maybe even take one home at the museum’s only fund-raiser of the year. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and include two glasses of wine and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. 5:30 to 8 pm, 2016 2nd Street. FMI, call 503-842-4553 or go to www.tcpm.org.

Location: Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, Tillamook, Oregon Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

December 13th

Central Point Elementary Christmas Bazaar

Enjoy over 90 vendors! Featuring handmade/handcrafted items only!! Santa and Mrs.Claus coming to town 10:30-2:30pm (free on the stage), Silent Auction -over 25 items to bid on Hourly Raffle (items donated by the vendors). Food and Beverages will be available for purchase.

More info please call Tracey at 541.665.0114 Location: 450 S. 4th Street Central Point Time: 10am – 5pm

ART’clectic Local Artisans Market

Event is Friday nights from 4-8pm beginning December 5th Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-6pm Event runs Dec. 5-7th, 12-14th, 19-21st. Fifteen Local Artisans creating “Authentically Oregon” items. Items include: Fine Art, Textile Art, Jewelry, Holiday Finery, and Holiday Merriment.

Location: Independent Order of Odd Fellows #10 175 S. Oregon Street, Jacksonville, Oregon Time: 4-8pm

Sacred Christmas Concert

With everything that has been happening in the world lately, it’s a good time to remember what Christmas is really all about. The Rogue Valley Adventist Choir will tell the Christmas story in its annual Sacred Christmas Concert on Saturday afternoon, December 13, at 3:30. The Concert will be held at the Valley View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3677 South Stage Rd. Under the direction of Dr. Patrick Gillette, this 60-voice choir will inspire you with beautiful music and touch your heart.

Location: Valley View Seventh-day Adventist Church 3677 S Stage Rd Time: 3:30pm

December 13th

Irish Holiday Music Gala

Wine, hors d’oeuvres & song.

Pat O’Scannell & Sue Carney will perform. $29 pp.

Location: Nightingales Inn 117 N. Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Time: 4-6pm

December 19th

Celtic Christmas Get-Together

The Douglas County, Oregon, SCOTTISH CELTIC SOCIETY invites everyone with Celtish blood in their veins to join us for no-host social hour 5-6 pm, no-host dinner from 6 pm, and an informative short program, LIVE MUSIC and typical Celtic commaraderie!

Come and join in the fun! For more info, call 541673-1744 or email merwomanteal06@gmail.com or google Scottish Society of Douglas County, Oregon. Price: FREE Location: Elmer’s Restaurant Banquet Room 1450 NW Mulholland Dr. off Garden Valley Blvd. & I-5 Roseburg, OR 97471 Time: 12:00pm

December 20th

Acting Workshop - All ages - Free

Wanted - Humans all ages, seeking fun and excitement. No experience necessary. We learn as we have fun. This will be an ongoing workshop, so join anytime. (Limit 30 members.) Seniors and youth will learn to work together and have fun! This is free to all. We will do performances - Part of the excitement! You don’t have to be a member of the Elks Lodge..

Location: Ashland Elks Lodge 255 E. Main St. Rear entrance. Ashland, OR 97520 Time: 10am - 12pm

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Christmas Tree

During the holiday season, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of your home. Trim your tree with these inspirational decorating ideas.

DECORATING IDEAS Creature Comfort

Truly Patriotic

Choose a favorite animal as your Christmas tree theme. For this tree design, snowy owls are hidden among the flocked branches.

Metallic green flowers, winter berries and a mixture of clear, green and red ornaments fill out the rest of the tree.

Deck out your tree in America’s hues: red, white and blue. In 2008, the White House’s East Room featured this beautiful evergreen full of glass ornaments in the nation’s favorite colors

Remember When...

Collect ornaments on vacations, during major life events and when you or your children participate in hobbies and sports. Each Christmas you’ll be reminded of your family’s adventures and favorite memories

Blooming Design

Classic Meets Mod

Bring Out the Color

Even if you don’t embrace color in your everyday decorating, Christmas is the one time a year you can go overboard with color. Look for ornaments in bold blues, greens and reds and pair them with metallics, like silver and gold.

Visit your local craft store for an array of silk flowers, like garden roses, hydrangeas and magnolias. Scatter the flowers throughout the branches and then top the tree with richly textured ribbon and a few well-placed ornaments for a high-end designer look.

Mix trendy with the traditional. Classic red and gold ribbons and elegant flowers contrast well with feathers and contemporary large Christmas lights

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Perfectly Natural

look for solid ornaments in red, white, silver and gold. For a more modern look, choose ornaments with graphic designs in a more updated scheme, like lime green and fuchsia or violet and bronze.

Go Hollywood

Whether your home is traditional, contemporary or shabby chic, find a tree and ornaments that fit into your design. This white Christmas tree was dressed with handmade and vintage ornaments to complement a shabby chic living room

Celebrate the winter season with a natureinspired Christmas tree. Mix in a variety of pinecones, leaves and birds throughout the branches, as well as a few metallic elements to add interest and sparkle.

Celestial Inspiration

Classic Scheme

Love movie star glamour? Hollywood’s favorite golden man, Oscar, fits right into this traditional red and gold color scheme Sounds of the Season

For a traditional Christmas theme, decorate a flocked tree with bright red ornaments. Pull an eclectic mix of ornaments together by selecting them in the same color.

DIY Ornaments

Take a cue from the sky and dress your tree with elements like the sun, moon and stars in shades of gold. Bring in bold pops of color, like purple and green, to add interest.

Dress the tree with jingle bells. Mix in silver ornaments and winterberries for a classic Christmas tree theme.

Make An Individual Statement

Shiny Baubles

Handcraft your own ornaments. This tree features pretty, yet simple, ornaments from old paperback books and sheet music. Handdyed ribbon and vintage ornaments tie in to the rustic quality of the handmade decorations.

Glass ball ornaments add a designer touch to any tree and work whether you want a classic or contemporary tree. For a traditional theme,

Put your passion on display. Love gardening?

Gather mini water cans, birds and flowers to decorate your tree, then top with a straw gardening hat

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