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pub LETTER It's Foodie Heaven WELCOME TO OUR FIRST FOODIE EDITION. Let’s face it … everyone loves great tasting food! And restaurants are at the center of our cultural centers. You can’t find a movie theater, arena, stadium, museum or art gallery without a restaurant a short walk away. In any case, we’re lucky in Grants Pass to have the dining we do have for such a small town. There is definitely no shortage of Mexican restaurants in Grants Pass. I think last count was 20 and growing. You’ll see a few of them in this issue. In addition to that, we have all sorts of delicious food. We have the River’s Edge for fine dining, great atmosphere and cocktails. We also have plenty of tasting rooms and wineries to choose from. We have great pizza choices as well with various styles including New York style, thin crust, traditional and deep dish. There is something for everyone. Seafood, yep, we’ve got that covered too. In fact, Grants Pass has at least six places to grab sushi. So kick back and enjoy our inaugural Foodie issue! John Oliver | Publisher PUBLISHER John Oliver john@grantspassmag.com EDITOR IN CHIEF Curt Blakeney editor@grantspassmag.com ART DIRECTOR Dara Fowler dara@dfgraphics.com SALES SALES COORDINATOR Trista Kendall (541)trista@grantspassmag.com226-4467 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Brandon Davis (541)brandon@grantspassmag.com244-8610 WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Charlotte Angin, Jonathan Boy, William Burt, Amanda Holmes, Charles Hudson, Roger Hults, Justin Klemballa, Nataly Lopez, Rebekah Nugent, John Oliver, Savvy Photography, Melinda Sheckells, Mike Walters WEBSITE Youwho Digital © 2022 Coffee Stain Press, LLC Dba, Grants Pass Magazine All Rights Reserved. 5902 Monument Drive Building C, Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 295-8435 office WWW.GRANTSPASSMAG.COM
contents V1N3 features 262216 GET WILDE ABOUT WINE Grants Pass favorite winery, Walport Family Cellars GOOD EATS IN GRANTS PASS Q&A with Restaurateur Dave Thomason of the Thomason Hospitality Group FOODIE HEAVEN Enjoy the finest restaurants that Grants Pass has to offer departments reviews & guides 8 THE BUZZ 10 BIZ SPOTIGHTS Odyssey Construction Orion Graphic Design 32 WELL BEING Try Something New 36 GREAT OUTDOORS Cathedral Hills Trail System 42 TEE TIME Fairway Bunker Drill 50 HAPPY HOUR 36 22 1614 12
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THE GRANTS PASS ACTIVE CLUB will be conducting the Third Annual 4TheKids Livestock Auction at 9:30 AM on August 13 at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Last year, the event raised more than $750,000 for the hard working kids in the program thanks to generosity of many local businesses as well as some from out of the area. As a non-profit organization, the primary fundraiser is the annual Boatnik Festival, but as a group of just over 50 members, the club has expanded its involvement in the community. The Club now has Boatnik, Christmas for Kids, Grants Pass Active Clubs’ Adopted Child, and 4TheKids Livestock Auction. The Grants Pass Active Club is a non-profit group that raises money for the youth in the community. 100% of the funds raised are given back to the youth in Grants Pass. If you are interested in making a donation or becoming a supporter of the Grants Pass Active Club, visit: www.Boatnik.com.
CITY SEEKING ARTISTS FOR ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION
THE CITY OF GRANTS PASS is continuing to invest in the beautification of select alleyways downtown, transforming them into usable and enjoyed public spaces. The Alley Beautification project furthers the City’s goal of creating a vibrant commercial district by enhancing downtown activities and safe spaces. In this project, the selected artist will have the support of the City’s Committee on Public Arts (CoPA) to survey key stakeholders and design site-specific art installation(s) for the selected alleyway. The artist will be asked to create works that create a sense of play and invoke interaction from the public, while also respecting placement within the City’s Historic District. The Alley Beautification project is commissioned by the City of Grants Pass with a budget of $15K. Deadline for this Call for Artist is September 1, 2022. While local creators may be given preference, there is no geographic eligibility requirement to apply. Beaver Alley is located between 6th and 7th streets and parallel to G and H streets, within the City’s Historic District. The proposed artwork may be reviewed by the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission (HBSC) to ensure any proposal will meet historical guidelines. The color palette may be limited (i.e. no neon colors). For Beaver Alley, the city is looking for works that create a sense of community, connection with others, and playfulness. One desired element of the space is to feature a Selfie Spot that is “Instagram worthy.” Most importantly, the art must be respectful to all community members and the Historic District design guidelines. Specifically, the city is looking for works that cause the public to 1) pause, enter, and look deeply at the space, and 2) engage in the space, and 3) record their presence in the space with a unique image (selfie and a hashtag). For more info, visit www.grantspassoregon.gov.
Josephine County Fair Set for August
Third Annual 4TheKids Livestock Auction
The Josephine County Fair comes to Grants Pass every summer with games, rides, popcorn, cotton candy, shows, music, and lots more fun for the whole family. The Fair is scheduled for August 10 – 14. For 2022, gate admission to the fair will be free for all. Gates open on Wednesday & Thursday, 4pm – 10pm and Friday & Saturday, 10am – 11pm. Fun activities include a pie-baking contest, home brew competition, a scarecrow contest, as well as Truck & Tractor Pulls, Rope 4 the Gold Rodeo, music, rides and great food. Frankie Ballard will be opening the Fair, Wednesday, August 10th at 8pm. It’s located at 1451 Fairgrounds Road. For more information, visit www.josephinecountyfairgrounds.com
As a local father and husband, Moye values the relationships he builds with his clients, ensuring respect and thorough communication prior to start, and during projects. Coming upon the third year in business, Odyssey Construction is proud of the satisfaction that has been brought to past clients, and are eager to see what this year brings. Odyssey Construction is licensed, bonded, and insured (CCB#234142). gpgp
ODYSSEY CONSTRUCTION IS A LOCALLY-OWNED construction business located in Grants Pass that offers residential contractor services to the valley and surrounding areas. With 10 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, Odyssey Construction offers a wide variety of services such as remodels and additions, carpentry, decks; composite and lumber, flooring, doors, windows, fences, concrete, interior and exterior painting, bathroom and shower remodels, tile work, demolition and haul off, general handy-man services, foundation repairs, home inspection report items, and more. No matter what task is at hand, Odyssey Construction strives to incorporate a professional and complete experience with each project that is taken on to leave the client satisfied. Odyssey Construction is independently owned and operated by Kyle Moye, who will typically be able to meet with you within one to two business days to assess your project, and have a detailed estimated bid emailed to you within two days of assessment. Great pride is taken in giving fair and honest estimates of the task at hand. Moye strives to ensure that clients are satisfied. Whether it is a simple repair or a large home improvement, the project will be done timely, efficiently and correctly.
With well over a decade of experience in graphic design and a lifetime creating art, OGD is sure to produce exactly what you are looking for. They look at every new project as their unique piece of art and approach it with the creative process needed to achieve its desired results. OGD takes pride in having a variety of art styles to choose from when designing a new project. This allows for higher accuracy and more possibilities when bringing your idea to reality.
Orion Graphic Design (541) 787-0006 | www.Oriongraphicdesign.com
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| 164 SE G Street FROM SKETCH TO FINISHED PRODUCT, Orion Graphic Design (OGD) will use the tools needed to achieve the look you desire. Being well versed in a variety of art mediums and styles allows them to break through limitations on what’s possible. You’re only limited to the imagination. Orion Graphic Design offers a wide range of services: logo design, logo animation, branding packages, website design, illustration, product photography, product and label design, advertising design, apparel design and more. Orion Graphic Design focuses on creating quality artwork of all forms. They take pride in producing professional custom logos for your business or project. Their services don’t end with graphic design; they offer web design as well. With the ability to illustrate, paint, draw and much more, OGD can surely cover your artistic needs in both the digital and physical world.
Odyssey Construction LLC (541) 441-4615 | Odysseyconstructionllc@outlook.com
NEW APPAREL Coming soon to Grants Pass
Nomos Glashütte Tangente Neomatik Platinum Grey $3,070 | www.nomos-glashuette.com
Longines Spirit Titanium $3,050 | www.longines.com
Breitling Super AVI Mosquito $10,250 | www.breitling.com
Super AVI, a new line from pilot watch specialists Breitling, is a celebration of aviation history with designs inspired by four classic planes of yesteryear: the North American Aviation P-51 Mustang, the Vought F4U Corsair, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and the de Havilland Mosquito. The Super AVI Mosquito, shown here, features a combination polished and satin-brushed black ceramic bezel and a black dial with white contrasting chronograph counters. Its red and orange elements recall the roundels and markings found on the plane dubbed the “Wooden Wonder.”
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Unlike most of the Swiss old guard, Nomos Glashütte was founded in East Germany just after the fall of that big divisive wall. Its design, then, is minimalistic, and retrofuturist. The latest Neomatik is arguably the most Nomos Glashütte-y of them all. But with an automatic movement and a bidirectional winding rotor that protects the mainspring, it's as good as it looks. Post-unification, German manufacturing is still pretty great.
The 4.0 is POWERUP’s most powerful and user-friendly model yet. Powerful enough to fly paper, balsa, cardboard and foam planes, the 4.0 blends technology with the thrill of sending homemade planes into flight to bring out the kid in all of us. With up to 10 minutes of flight time, the 4.0 features an on-board flight computer, autopilot assist, gyro and accelerometer with fly-by-wire capability, and flight telemetry stats. Two propellers provide double the power and more maneuverability, even in imperfect weather. Specially created LED lights make flying at night a breeze and landing gear for making taking off and landing smoother.
Well-designed and well-priced, there’s a reason why Longines has become one of the biggest watch brands in the world. Its Spirit collection was launched in 2020 to celebrate Longines' affinity with aviation – defined by a crisp, clean aesthetic for easy readability. Its newest version comes in titanium … and it’s a steal for a chronometercertified watch.
Omega Aqua Terra Beijing 2022 $6,200 | www.omegawatches.com
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• Maximum payload of 2,000 pounds, of which 400 pounds can go in the frunk where the engine used to be.
• The F-150 Lightning is the quickest and most powerful F-150 in the lineup. Ford estimates it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
• It retains the full-size spare tire in the back.
Electric pickup trucks are rising in popularity and one of the most anticipated is from Ford Motor Company.
THE FORD F-150 IS THE MOST POPULAR PICKUP truck and the most popular vehicle in the US. So when Ford announced that its first electric vehicle would be the iconic Ford F-150 (dubbed the Lightning), automotive enthusiasts took notice. The Ford F-150 Lightning looks like a standard gas-powered F-150. It's as tough as a standard F-150. It delivers performance — outstripping the F-150 Raptor on horsepower and torque — that cannot be scoffed at. The F-150 Lightning offers practical features that make it more versatile and useful for the people who use trucks. And — given how much prices have been rising — it does not cost much more than a conventional pickup. This impressive pickup truck offers quiet accommodations, loads of storage space and the ability to tow up to 10,000 pounds, all with zero tailpipe emissions. Since there's no engine, the Lightning has a large front trunk (Ford calls it the “Mega Power Frunk”).
• Front and rear motors provide standard all-wheel drive, and skidplates protect the underbody while off-roading.
• The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew cab with a 5.5-foot bed, the same dimensions as its conventional counterpart, meaning common accessories and equipment will work and fit just the same.
• Base price: $41,769
• Though the F-150 Lightning is roughly the same size as its fossil fuel-powered equivalent, it weighs 6,500 pounds — or more than 35 percent more than the gas engine version.
2022 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING AT A GLANCE:
SNEAK PEAK: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
• With standard battery: 452 hp, 775 lb-ft, and a range of about 230 miles.
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About Wineat Grants Pass favorite winery: WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU combine a NASA engineer, an optometrist, dozens of acres of the Applegate Valley, thousands of grapevines, and a ton of TLC? Well, if you guessed Walport Family Cellars, in the heart of the Applegate Valley, you know your Southern Oregon Wine Trail. I had a chance to visit the endearing Walport Family Cellars (WFC) and was able to spend time with both Amy and Eric Walport, the owners and vintners of WFC.
The effective themed simplicity of the sign provides your first glance at the more personal experience you will enjoy while tasting at WFC. Parking is spacious, and you’ll have a short walk to the cozy tasting room and outdoor seating area. You might see a chicken, guinea, or lamb if lucky and you’ll certainly be able to enjoy the variety of trees and fresh air with the ample outdoor seating. Amy and Eric continue to tweak and update the outdoor space, since they first opened in July 2018, by adding gazebos along with a plethora of tables and chairs. A recent addition to the main outdoor area is a hand-built bartop that spans the length of two gazebo posts. The impressive piece of wood was milled from a large blue pine that died from a beetle kill. Eric felled the tree on the property several years ago and milled the slab of wood on the property letting it cure before finally installing it this May. Several types of seating, both covered and uncovered, scatter across the outdoor area nestled amongst plentiful tree varieties.
While visiting WFC, whether you’re first greeted inside or outside, you’ll immediately understand the importance of their core business values: welcoming, approachable, loving, passionate, observant, relational, and thankful when someone welcomes you (WALPORT).
WFC is open for tasting Friday through Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm each day. There is a better-than-average chance one of the two owners will serve you if you visit on the weekend. As Amy and Eric focus on perfecting their wines, the venue and the experience, they have made a deliberate choice to keep their workforce small to limit overhead and keep the operation lean while they grow. What this means for you … you’ll get a more personalized experience and have a better opportunity to enjoy your day. It is fun to watch changes that take place at the vineyard month after month as they put their efforts and profits into the vineyard and facility in a continued effort to make the Walport experience better. Nestled in the Applegate Woods, about a mile from the Enchanted Forest Trail system, you’ll be surrounded by a beautiful and serene environment. I recommend a 60- to 90-minute hike at the Enchanted Forest Trail before returning to WFC for your vineyard experience. This will allow you to taste wine and eat charcuterie guilt free with all the calories you just burned on your hike. Not to mention if you stay to the right on the Enchanted Forest trail and take the Felton Memorial Trail portion, your reward is a spectacular view, looking westward, of the Applegate Valley. Word of awareness: staying to the left on the Enchanted Forest is a climb. The last half mile is steep. It’s a great workout just don’t be surprised at how steep it gets.
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As you guide your vehicle off Slagle Creek Road in the heart of the Applegate Valley, you will be drawn to the vineyard’s entrance by the site of a purpose-built wine-barrel sign.
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An excellent selection of wine is ripe for your drinking pleasure, along with a wonderful selection of charcuterie board options. Don’t like wine at all, or just not in the mood but want an adult beverage? They have a limited selection ... you’ll have a short walk tothe cozy tasting room andoutdoor seating area. might see a chicken,guinea, or lamb if lucky ...
When I recently asked Amy and Eric what they want people to remember about WFC, neither hesitated with their response. Amy said, “We want to keep our vineyard experience personal,” and Eric shook his head and reiterated, “Exactly, we hope to make a personal connection with everyone who visits Walport Family Cellars.”
Friday afternoons are a fantastic time to visit if you want more privacy and perhaps a little extra attention as they aren’t as crowded. I also recommend following WFC on Instagram or Facebook for special opportunities and events. They have an informative website where you can learn more about the vineyard, buy some wine, or book a couple of nights at their brand-new and delightful cabin. Yes, they have a cabin available to rent, two-night minimum stay, which gives you an opportunity to visit the half dozen other vineyards within walking distance. My visit left me understanding more of what Walport Family Cellars is and wants to continue to be. A creative endeavor with the goal of allowing others to join them and take part in a personal experience and enjoy what Amy and Eric Walport have created with their grapes. Whether you are dressed to the nines, or just finished hiking on the Enchanted Forest Trail, if you want to enjoy the outdoors by taking part in an environment where everyone can relax, enjoy wine, food, and the view with family, friends and strangers alike … Walport Family Cellars is your place.
470 Slagle Creek Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-846-WINE (9463), wfcellars.com
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20 | gp MAGAZINE | V1N3 of beer as well. And if you’re the designated driver, there is also a limited choice of nonalcoholic options. The WFC wines are excellent with several medal winners available for tasting or to purchase by the glass or bottle. The wines have depth, are easy to enjoy with wonderful combinations of acidity, tannin, alcohol and sweetness. Most everyone’s palate will be sated with at least one of their options.
I asked the Walports about their wines, curious as to their take on a favorite and what they’re trying to focus their vintner efforts on. Eric’s response was quick, honest and refreshing. “Wines are naturally subjective, but for me, it’s the blends. Lots of people enjoy blends, but selfishly, it allows us an opportunity to take all the wines we have made in the vintage and create something better than the sum of all its parts … more creativity and a little more personal.”
Both Amy and Eric noted that when they were first making grape selections to grow, they questioned countless other Applegate vineyards, and all had a different response as to which grapes to select. It wasn’t until one vintner told them; “They should pick grapes that allow them to create wines they like to drink.” Hearing this they knew they had their answer. They could go on and on about Applegate Valley soils, and the characteristics of the grapes, what fits best with the climate, etc. Their desire to keep the experience more accessible to novice wine drinkers (this author is one of them) makes them unique in an industry that at times appears overcrowded with snobbery. So, their entire lineup of wines comes from a desire to grow and bottle wines that they themselves like to drink. Their passion to create what they enjoy helps them stay grounded and hopefully keep the wine experience, for guests, enjoyable and personal. They’ll most assuredly have something in the tasting room that you and your entourage will enjoy. Whether it is a syrah, pinot noir, rose, sauvignon blanc or one of their blends (Twisted Vine or Lost Woods). My favorite is their Lost Woods blend, and no it isn’t because of the label but I acknowledge I am immediately drawn to Sasquatch. Is that wrong as a wine drinker? You will enjoy their wines and perhaps more importantly, the personal experience you get when visiting Walport Family Cellars.
I had the fortune of talking with a visitor of WFC, Sue W. and she shared with me what she likes about WFC is “The wine of course, but also the enthusiasm of Amy and Eric and their willingness to share their future vision and dreams of the vineyard. We always see changes and improvements every time we come out here and they are so delightfully personal.”
Good Eats IN PASSGRANTS
DAVE THOMASON HAS AN EYE for food and beverage franchises. Be it a hamburger spot, coffee stop, or roadside eatery, Thomason has developed a knack for growing and fine-tuning food franchises. After starting with Carl’s Jr. more than three decades ago, Thomason Hospitality Group LLC now operates Elmer’s, Human Bean and Pita Pit franchises, along with Taprock Northwest Grill. Originally from Southern California, Thomason and his wife Doneta moved to Grants Pass when their oldest child, Danae, was just three years old. Danae now acts as the VP of Operations for the firm's Human Bean restaurants, and her husband holds a Regional Manager position for the Pita Pit brand. Thomason considers his work force of over 500 people statewide to be key in the success of his business.
Q&A with Restaurateur Dave Thomason of the Thomason Hospitality Group BY CHARLES HUDSON
GPM: When you’re relaxing at home, what is your favorite meal to prepare for your family? Thomason: I wish I could tell you that I am a talented home chef, but that is not the case. While I do consider myself a Grillmaster when it comes to my outdoor kitchen, the best I can do besides BBQing, is my ability to create omelets! In my very early days, I was an excellent egg man at work.
Thomason: I am finally beginning to look toward what I want to do after I retire. While we do not look toward any significant expansion of our existing operations, we will be opening more Human Bean operations in the next couple of years along with some potential growth with our Elmer’s brand.
Thomason: We moved to Grants Pass in 1985 from Anaheim, California. My wife, Doneta, and I both worked for Carl’s Jr. restaurants from the age of 16. After moving up in the company over the next 13 years, we became the first franchise owner in Oregon for Carl’s Jr. We opened our first location in early 1986 in Grants Pass. We opened a total of 10 Carl’s Jr. restaurants from northern California through southern Oregon. Over the years, we have owned and operated more than 60 restaurants throughout Oregon, including Carl’s Jr., Kenny Roger’s Roasters, Blimpie Subs, Purple Parrots, Elmer’s, Human Bean Coffee, Pita Pits and Taprock NW Grill. We currently have more than 500 employees at Thomason Hospitality Group.
My passion in the hospitality industry has driven me toward specific goals, no matter how unlikely or difficult they might be."
Grants Pass Magazine (GPM) had a chance to talk with Dave Thomason. Here’s what he had to say: GPM: How long have you and your family lived in Grants Pass, and what brought you here?
GPM: What does the future look like for the Thomason Group moving forward?
GPM: What is your passion?
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Thomason: Aside from my family being my number one passion, I have been a part of the restaurant business for 49 years. I continue to absolutely love what I do. My passion in the hospitality industry has driven me toward specific goals, no matter how unlikely or difficult they might be. It generates my enthusiasm that is needed to be able to plow through the biggest obstacles and overcome the most significant challenges that we have faced. I have also always had a passion to give back to the communities where we do business and to the industry that I am a part of. Over the years, I have been awarded the Community Person of the Year twice in Josephine County and the Restaurateur of the Year in the State of Oregon twice. I have also served as a Board member for the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association for more than 19 years, having served at the state president during that time.
Thomason: Our three children have all worked for us in various brands and jobs over the years. Right now our oldest daughter, Danae, is our VP of Operations for our Human Beans and Donnie, our youngest is our Director of Marketing for Thomason Hospitality Group. I also have a son in law, Leo, who is our Director of Operations for Pita Pits. My son, David, Jr. has his own company, Burpile Design, that makes custom wood art and has customers all over the country.
GPM: We understand that business for you is a family affair; please tell us how the kids became involved in the business and how’s that going for everyone?
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asablanca Coffee & Grill 412 6th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 471-1922
GRANTS PASS IS KNOWN for many things: great weather, casual lifestyle, a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy, water sports, and more. We can add food and dining to that list, as Grants Pass has upped its culinary offerings. So we decided to publish our inaugural Foodie issue. Here are our favorite restaurants in Grants Pass. THE RESTAURANTS THAT GRANTS PASS HAS TO OFFER WITH THIS CONVENIENT DINING GUIDE BY JOHN OLIVER Casablanca Coffee & Grill has a new location in downtown Grants Pass. The story of Casablanca goes back 16 years, born from an idea to serve great coffee, and healthy tasty food served fast. Now, with four locations all serving unique and tasty dishes: from wraps, pizzas, and bento boxes to burritos, sandwiches, omelets and more. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Their new location has their full menu, plus upscale appetizers, pizzas and a full bar. All of this with a clean, hip atmosphere and shaded patio dining space. Casablanca has something for everyone.
If you’re looking for a delicious wood fired pizza, be sure to stop into the Oregon Pour Authority (or OPPA for short). OPPA is located in downtown Grants Pass. Their menu ranges from pizzas, wings, salads, pastas and more. OPPA offers a full bar, beer on tap, and a wide variety of specialty beers and other libations. Be sure to visit for lunch, dinner, or to plan a large event. regon Pour Authority 235 SE 7th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 295-8540 El Molcajete Restaurant Grants Pass is fine traditional Mexican cooking, perfected in beautiful Southern Oregon. It provides dining excellence with a friendly atmosphere, and features traditional family style homemade recipes that will blow your tastebuds away. El Molcajete was nominated for Best Margarita in Grants Pass. Be sure to stop in to quench your thirst this summer on their outdoor patio. If you crave mango and habanero, ask for the new chicken wings named as such. l Molcejete 201 E. Park St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 474-1506
Family owned and operated since 1987, the Powderhorn Café is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Grants Pass. Nominated for the Best Breakfast in town, their menu offers all the traditional breakfast options plus their world famous, batter pancakes and homemade biscuits. Enjoy their friendly atmosphere over a slice of one of their great pies and a cup of joe. Open Wed-Sun. owderhorn Café 321 NE 6th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 479-9403 Looking for a great family restaurant or a place to grab a few drinks after work? Stop by Si Casa Flores, the most established of the Flores family restaurants. With a menu spanning seafood and meats, appetizers and desserts, and everything in between, they’re sure to have something to please everyone. With great variations of salsa to unique ceviche dishes, let them bring a taste of their home to you … stop in today! i Casa Flores 202 NE Beacon Drive Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 956-9254
Climate City Brewing Company has been established since 2014 and is one of the newest additions to the craft beer scene in southern Oregon. Their year-round beers include Nookie IPA, Yellow Belly Blonde, Rainie Falls Red, and Hyperion Porter. Serving awesome brews and upscale pub food in the historic Brewery building, Climate City Brewing is putting Grants Pass on the map for exceptional craft beer. They offer a full and seasonal menu to include great pizza, burgers, and more. Be sure to stop in for a taste! limate City Brewing 509 SW G. St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 479-3725 At The Vine, they have a passion for creating excellent farmto-table food from our community for our community. Family owned and operated, their decisions are motivated by your health and enjoyment. They prepare Italian inspired dishes with Northwest conscience. All their sauces and spice blends are made in house to be deliciously gluten free. The entire family can find something they love. They strive to provide an entirely GMO-free menu; all their produce is organic and locally sourced whenever possible. This attention to detail ensures that you are receiving healthful ingredients in each delicious bite. “La nostra famiglia all atua.”
he Vine 1610 SW Allen Creek Rd. Suite 111 Grants Pass, OR 97527 (541) 479-8463
Time to Try Something New
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Make your fitness and weight loss goals a little more exciting IT’S SIMPLE: try a different style of exercising/working out each week for the next 8-12 weeks. Not sure if yoga is your thing? Maybe lifting weights will get your results. Or maybe CrossFit is what resonates with you. You won’t know unless you try. Most gyms, studios, and/or workout facilities offer a trial period. Some may have a minimal cost, but several are free and this can be a great way to find out where you belong. Below are some of the most popular exercise trends and the types of facilities that may offer them.
1 | Resistance training: Typically you can go to a gym and do resistance training yourself, or you can hire a personal trainer and go to a personal training studio. Either way, resistance training is performed using dumbbells, barbells, bands, machines, etc. All offer great benefits, but much like anything all have limitations. Deciding whether or not to lift heavy and less reps, light and more reps, full body, upper body, and so on may be overwhelming so you should consult with a professional before starting to ensure you get the most out of your resistance training. No matter what form of resistance training you choose, you can build lean muscle mass, burn fat/ calories, shape your physique and improve both posture and body awareness.
2 | Yoga: Yoga studios, as well as personal training studios and big box gyms, offer a variety of types of yoga. You can try Vinyasa flow, Bikram, or deep stretch to name a few. Yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, postural awareness, and muscle strength and burn calories, while learning proper breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress more efficiently.
5 | Pilates: This exercise is a good way to build flexibility, strength and muscle endurance. Individuals will often go to a pilates studio, but several big box gyms and some personal training studios will offer forms of pilates as well. No matter what exercise you try or prefer, your goal should be to exercise consistently while eating a balanced diet. Only through diet and exercise can you achieve your optimal health. We are all different, so what works for one may not work for another and how often one works out will vary, so find what works for you and a get after it.
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4 | Bootcamp, total body pump, group classes: These types of workouts are often offered in a group setting of 10 or more and are a cost effective way for you to have an instructor push you beyond your comfort zone. Most “big box gyms,” personal training studios and even parks will offer a variety of group classes. Classes are a great way to meet like-minded people while building muscular endurance and burning fat.
3 | CrossFit: CrossFit studios are the ideal place to pursue this form of working out. These workouts will help you burn fat while building strength and muscle endurance. While not a requirement, many individuals who enjoy this style of exercise prefer to work several muscles at once while working in a competitive group setting.
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AS A SOUTHERN OREGON NATIVE, I fell in love, at an early age, with all the wonderful things to do in the outdoors and I consider myself an outdoor enthusiast. Those of you inclined to get outside, must appreciate all the southern parts of Oregon has to offer. The Cathedral Hills Trail System, in Grants Pass, is an easily accessible outdoor area that falls into the must-appreciate category. Up front, I acknowledge, I am a cyclist. I value nothing more, in the outdoors, than being on my gravel or mountain bike and disappearing in the outdoors. Almost daily, weather permitting, I roll on one of my bikes whether it’s on a gravel road or a hard-packed trail. I get on my bike for my sanity amongst healthy outdoor air, solitude, and photography opportunities of the myriad Southern Oregon nature. Nothing against walking, hiking, trail running, or getting out on horseback for those of you not inclined to get outside on leg-powered wheels; I simply prefer to bike. And good news for those in Grants Pass, whichever your proclivity for outdoor exercise and fun, there is the Cathedral Hills Trail System.
Looking for a fun place to bike in Grants Pass? Cathedral Hills may be the place for you.
The ten-plus mile outdoor network of trails is rich with a plethora of combinations for nearly every skill level you can imagine. There are three different trail heads you can start from: Espey, Sky Crest and Walker. There is excellent parking at Espey and Sky Crest, but beware, Walker trailhead has only two spaces. The trails, except for prolonged rainy days, are hard packed and easily accessible to all forms of your preferred exercise. Cyclists and horseback enthusiasts need to mind the weather and stay off the trails when the ground is muddy. Both can tear up the trails and inflict damage that makes them less safe for all. One of my favorite things to do at Cathedral is stop and take photos of the landscape and diverse forest of trees. There are some Mad Max looking Manzanita portions of the trail where for a short distance you feel like you are in a tunnel of trees. There is a wide variety of tree species at Cathedral and according to the BLM website two trees at Cathedral Hills are listed in the Oregon Big Tree Registry: a 25-foot tall Whiteleaf Manzanita and a towering 117-foot Knobcone Pine. Now that I know about these two trees, I am going to see if I can find them. The 400 acres of Cathedral Hills Forest is secluded even though you are only minutes from Grants Pass. Several parts
Story and photos by Mike Walters Cathedral Hills Trail System
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of the trails have easements for short distances on private land so please be respectful. Here is a photography tip for you. Don’t be afraid to step off the trail for a moment. When you do, look behind you, look up, look at the ground. If you see something interesting, photograph it. When you do take a photo, use the rule of thirds, which is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two-thirds more open. You will improve your photography instantly if you use this composition guideline. Do an internet search to learn more about it. OK, let’s get back to the Cathedral Trail System. Since the trails are full of all different types of outdoor human enthusiasts, be alert and practice safe trail etiquette. Cyclists should yield to hikers, walkers and trail runners, but common sense can prevail as well. My experience has always been that the aforementioned enthusiasts always step off to the side of the trails when I am on my bike. However, I am always prepared to stop and move aside if necessary. If they do step off the trail to let me pass, I always say thank you and apologize. Kindness by all goes a long way to a better experience for everyone. Horseback riders always have the right of way over
38 | gp MAGAZINE | V1N3 everyone and cyclists need to be careful when moving by a horse. When in doubt, always offer the right of way to the other party no matter what activity you are participating in. There is room enough for everyone with decency and respect. If you are walking your dog, please keep them on a leash. With so many different types of outdoor activities on the trail, loose dogs can be dangerous for all. With different trailheads, you can mix these up when you visit by parking at one of the three different spots. This gives you an opportunity to create a different route each time and vary the level of difficulty and scenery. BLM did a wonderful job of marking the trails with signage. Until you get used to the routes at Cathedral, the BLM website has a printable map system to help guide you. My experience with Cathedral Hills signage is BLM did an accurate job of rating the difficulty level. The skill levels range from Easy (green), to More Difficult (blue), and Most Difficult (black). There are toilet facilities at Espey and Sky Crest. No drinking water is available so bring your own, especially during the hot summer months. Critters abound from a plethora of birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer, and turkeys (boo). You might see a fox if you are lucky and snakes, so be aware. With so many different types of users on the trails, two-way traffic is inevitable, so be particularly aware on blind corners. If you are a cyclist, you should announce yourself coming around sharp corners, especially when going downhill, so no one is surprised. For those of you hikers and trail runners that like to wear headphones and listen to music or your favorite podcast. Sorry but if you can’t hear me yelling, “bike,” it isn’t my fault. Don’t be hating when I startle you out of your Adidas. If you live in Grants Pass and want to quickly get outdoors, Cathedral Hills may be the place for you. Early mornings are particularly spectacular for some solitude, but you won’t be alone. One early morning I nearly hit a deer, so be prepared and stay alert for everything. For those of you outside of Grants Pass, I am not sure you would like Cathedral Hills. I hear you can get a good hike in at Table Rocks, the Ashland Watershed or perhaps the trail systems outside of Jacksonville. I am kidding of course. Everyone is welcome at Cathedral Hills Trail System. If you are an early riser, you might see me out there. great OUTDOORS continued gp
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C | When practice swing impacts both walls: not enough lag in the swing.
1 | I kept my weight fairly even between my back and forward foot (or if anything I’m favoring my back foot)
2 | continuing to turn my body through impact
Once you start consistently making proper practice swings that only impact the front wall of the trench, place a golf ball on the front wall and swing away. You’ll find that this drill not only helps produce crisp shots out of a fairway bunker, it also will help you hit it farther and more consistently from the fairway. Do yourself a favor and find the time for this drill at your local practice facility. Even if you can’t actually hit golf balls (perhaps it’s a green side bunker), take the time to blast through the front wall while avoiding the back. If you can do that, I guarantee you will get out of fairway bunkers with ease, and improve your overall ball-striking at the same time. gp A | Scrape a trench with the club head so that it creates two distinctive ridges on each side.
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2 | I stopped turning my body approaching impact, allowing the club head to pass the grip 3 | I lost the angle between my left arm and the club
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3 | maintaining the angle between my left arm and the club By contrast, in picture E, I am demonstrating a few mistakes that prevent the development of lag, leading to impact that takes out both the back and front walls of the trench.
E | Things that prevent lag: keeping weight even between back and forward feet; stop turning body through impact and losing angle between left arm and club.
D | Develop lag by: laterally shifting weight onto forward leg; turning body through impact and maintaining angle between left arm and club.
1 | laterally shifted the majority of my weight onto my forward leg
Not only is it a great drill for hitting good shots from fairway bunkers, it’s also effective for developing solid ball-striking in general, being that it helps to develop a powerproducing lag in the swing. It also provides immediate feedback. Start by drawing a trench in the sand with the club (illustrated in Picture A). This creates a wall on each side of the trench: a front wall (the edge of the trench closer to the target), and a back wall (the edge further from the target). Then take practice swings while trying to impact the front wall without touching the back wall (Picture B). If the swing wipes out both walls, this indicates that there is not enough lag in the swing to hit a successful fairway bunker shot (Picture C). The key to hitting a solid fairway bunker shot is to hit the ball first and the sand second, so having enough lag in the swing is absolutely essential. So what is lag? In general terms it’s when one thing trails another in the golf swing, lag is when the club head trails the grip. As one can see in Picture D, the club head is trailing the grip— the ideal pre-impact position. In Picture E, however, the club head prematurely catches up to the grip, thereby causing the club head to take out both walls of the trench. In Picture D, I am demonstrating a few ways to develop lag, enabling me to impact only the front wall.
A quick golf exercise for a lifelong better game BACK WHEN I WAS WORKING as an assistant golf professional at Jim McLean’s flagship golf school in Dorak, Florida, I learned this tremendous drill from McLean himself.
B | Make practice swings that impact the front wall without hitting the back wall.
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Location: 4th & F Street A Saturday morning tradition (9am – 1pm) in downtown Grants Pass. The Grower’s Market has provided fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, specialty foods, and more, for 35 years. Also at the Growers’ Market are various nonprofit community organizations who attend as guest vendors, as well as local talent scattered throughout — look for a mime, a juggler and various musical acts.
Location: Palmerton Park, Rogue River A Southern Oregon Cycling Adventure! All the rides have plenty of rest stops so you can ride light, and as fast or casual as you like.
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Location: All over town! Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business — a lemonade stand. Each child that registers receives a backpack with an Entrepreneur Workbook that teaches them lessons like creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors, and giving back to the community. Along the way, they acquire skills in goal-setting, problem solving, and gain self-esteem critical for future success. They keep all the money they make and are encouraged to spend some, save some and share some.
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BBQ teams from all over the NW compete in a KCBS sanctioned event for cash payouts. "Americas BBQ Experts" will be sampling out some of the most mouthwatering BBQ in the west.
Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Gate Admission is FREE for everyone, every day! Specialty event tickets and discounted carnival arm bands are available online.
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46 | gp MAGAZINE | V1N3 OCT 7–9 | ART ALONG THE ROUGE Location: Downtown H Street The Northwest's Premier Street Painting & Art Festival. See some of the best street artists in the nation create their magic before your eyes as you stroll through historic downtown Grants Pass. Enjoy a variety of art displays, styles, and activities. Art Along the Rogue is sponsor-supported and free to the public. OCTtravelgrantspass.com/art-along-the-rogue/15 | TAP WALK Location: Downtown This is the valley's premier craft beer event. The Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Pints-N-Wine Pour House place breweries inside downtown businesses. Participants stroll from location to location sampling amazing craft brews and delicious food! FRIDAYSgrantspasschamber.org/events/details/tap-walk-2022&SATURDAYSOCT7–29 | HAUNTED CORN MAZE Location: Fort Vannoy Farms 23 Screams, a Non-Profit haunting company who works with the youth in Grants Pass and Merlin, will be haunting Fort Vannoy Farms Corn Maze giving you and experience you aren't likely to forget! OCTfortvannoyfarms.com/hauntedcornmaze31 | DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN SAFE-WALK Location: Local Businesses in Downtown Grants Pass A safe, daytime opportunity for kids to trick-or-treat! travelgrantspass.com/safe-halloween-downtown/ what's HAPPENING October continued Relics Senior Softball Schedule 2022 Every Tuesday & Thursday at 9am and 10am you can watch the Relics play (for free) at the All Sports Park (Agnew-Lytle Field). DATE 9 AM | FIELD 2 9 AM | FIELD 3 10 AM | FIELD 2 10 AM | FIELD 3 Aug 2nd Team 2 VS Team 5 Team 3 VS Team 8 Team 4 VS Team 1 Team 7 VS Team 6 Aug 4th Team 4 VS Team 3 Team 1 VS Team 5 Team 2 VS Team 7 Team 6 VS Team 8 Aug 9th Team 8 VS Team 2 Team 6 VS Team 4 Team 7 VS Team 5 Team 3 VS Team 1 Aug 11 Team 4 VS Team 2 Team 3 VS Team 6 Team 5 VS Team 8 Team 1 VS Team 7 Aug 18 Team 6 VS Team 2 Team 1 VS Team 8 Team 7 VS Team 4 Team 3 VS Team 5 Aug 23 Team 5 VS Team 6 Team 8 VS Team 4 Team 3 VS Team 7 Team 2 VS Team 1 Aug 25 Team 8 VS Team 3 Team 7 VS Team 6 Team 2 VS Team 5 Team 1 VS Team 7 Aug 30 Team 3 VS Team 4 Team 5 VS Team 1 Team 6 VS Team 8 Team 2 VS Team 7 Sept 1st Team 7 VS Team 5 Team 8 VS Team 2 Team 1 VS Team 3 Team 4 VS Team 6 Sept 6th Team 7 VS Team 1 Team 2 VS Team 4 Team 6 VS Team 3 Team 5 VS Team 8 Sept 8th Team 1 VS Team 6 Team 8 VS Team 7 Team 4 VS Team 5 Team 3 VS Team 2 Sept 13 Team 6 VS Team 2 Team 5 VS Team 3 Team 7 VS Team 4 Team 8 VS Team 1 Sept 15 Team 4 VS Team 8 Team 5 VS Team 6 Team 3 VS Team 7 Team 1 VS Team 2 Sept 20 Team 4 VS Team 1 Team 7 VS Team 8 Team 2 VS Team 5 Team 3 VS Team 8 Sept 22 Team 1 VS Team 5 Team 4 VS Team 3 Team 6 VS Team 8 Team 2 VS Team 7
48 | gp MAGAZINE | V1N3 dining GUIDE Casablanca Coffee & Grill 686 Union Ave | (541) 479-2831 115 Broiler 115 NW D Street | (541) 474-7115 808 Ohana Grindz 207 SW K Street | (808) 212-4484 Abby’s Pizza 205 NE Beacon Drive | (541) 476-2133 1560 Williams Hwy | (541) 479-9695 Ahi Sushi 941 SE 7th Street | (541) 474-5554 Black Bear Diner 1900 NW 6th Street | (541) 955-6888 Black Forest Family Restaurant 820 NE E Street | (541) 244-1845 Bohemian Bar & Grill 233 SW G Street | (541) 471-7158 Casa Amigo 200 McDonald Lane | (541) 956-8602 Cedarwood Saloon 1345 Redwood Ave | (541) 479-6160 Circle J 241 SW G Street | (541) 479-8080 Climate City Brewing 509 SW G. Street | (541) 479-3725 Cultured Palate 208 SW 6th Street | (541) 295-8318 Eddy’s Burgers 956 Rogue River Hwy | (541) 479-8667 Elmer’s 175 NE Agness Ave | (541) 474-0740 G-Street Bar & Grill 125 SE G Street | (541) 956-5427 Laughing Clam 121 SW G Street | (541) 479-1110 Matsukaze Japanese 1675 NE 7th Street | (541) 479-2961 Oregon Pour Authority 235 SE 7th Street | (541) 295-8540 Partake Wine & Cheese 111 SE G Street | (541) 916-5888 Powderhorn Café 321 NE 6th Street | (541) 479-9403 Red Robin 1561 Allen Creek Road | (541) 916-4986 Rivers Edge 1936 Rogue River Hwy | (541) 244-118 Si Casa Flores 202 NE Beacon Drive | (541) 956-9254 Saigon Xich Lo 405 NE 7th Street | (541) 441-1481 Sweet Tea Express 162 NE Beacon Drive | (541) 916-8444 Taprock Bar & Grill 971 SE Sixth Street | (541) 955-5998 Taroko Asian Tapas 414 NW 6th Street | (541) 474-7108 Taste of India 1214 NW 6th Street | (541) 916-8400 Thai BBQ 428 SW 6th Street | (541) 476-4304 The Haul 121 SW H Street | (541) 474-4991 The Horney Goat 234 SW 5th Street | (541) 507-1901 The Vine 1610 SW Allen Creek Road, Suite 111 (541) 479-8463 Wild River Pub 533 NE F Street | (541) 474-4456 El Molcajete Mexican Grill 201 East Park Street | (541) 474-1506
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50 | gp MAGAZINE | V1N3 happy HOUR Snacks and cocktails to enjoy at home The Sweetness of Summer Sponsored by Sundance Distilling MIX: Build over ice in a tall highball glass, garnish with lemon. INGREDIENTS: • 1 Part Peach Bigfoot Moonshine • 2 Parts Sundance Bourbon Whiskey • 3 Parts Sweet Tea Lemon Wedge Oregon Sweet Tea MIX: Build over ice in highball or rocks glass, stir & serve (mix in blender for frozen version) INGREDIENTS: • 1 Part Bigfoot Peach Moonshine • 2 Parts Sprite or 7-UP • Splash of triple-sec Legendary Peach Pie MIX: Add the Sassy Mermaid Rum, coconut creamer, pineapple juice, and ice into blender. Blend until smooth, pour into glass, float triplesec on top for added flavor, garnish with pineapple wedge. INGREDIENTS: • 1 Part Sassy Mermaid Rum • 1 Part coconut creamer • 2 Part pineapple juice • ½ Cup ice • 1 Part triple-sec • Pineapple chunks for garnish Pina Colada
