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hen Josephine County Public Health staff and volunteers concluded their mass vaccination event at the Illinois Valley High School January 26th, they never guessed they might be setting up an impromptu clinic on the way back to Grants Pass. But that’s exactly what happened when a snowstorm stranded about 20 personnel on Highway 199 near Hayes Hill. At the end of the IVHS clinic, the team had six doses of COVID-19 vaccinations left to administer. Recipients had been identified in Grants Pass, but the snow meant those doses wouldn’t make it to them before they expired... ~ Continued, Page 11
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Chamber Membership An Investment in Your Business and Our Community!
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embership in the chamber is much more than a plaque on the wall, the fulfillment of a sense of civil obligation, or the means to generate new business. Rather, membership represents a commitment to the continued prosperity of Josephine County’s economy. The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst that enables businesses to accomplish collectively what no one business could do alone. A strong united effort gives a voice to members. Tourism, service, retail and manufacturing each contibute to our business community. Come visit us about joining the Chamber and add your energetic voice to the community.
Chamber of Commerce Contact Information
Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce 1995 NW Vine Street • Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone: 541.476.7717 Fax: 541.476.9574 GPCOC@grantspasschamber.org • www.grantspasschamber.org
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Christie Swafford Programs & Events cswafford@grantspasschamber.org
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very Thursday Morning at 10:30am Chamber Chatter is Sponsored by Evergreen Federal Bank, showcasing events and businesses in our area. Chamber Chatter is Fun and Informative while discussions with the Morning Hosts of KAJO, KLDR and KRRM keep it lively and interesting. Join us at 10:30 am each Thursday Morning to Listen to Chamber Chatter and find out what is happening in our Community for the Weekend. Keep your radio dialed to 94.7 FM, 98.3 FM, 99.7 FM or 1270 AM 10:30-11:00 am on Thursdays.
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tions and links. Explore JosephineLINK: JosephineLINK.org. If you need a library osephineLINK connects Josephine County card, visit josephinelibrary.org/ residents to the resources they need. Access library-cards and sign up today up-to-date information for hundreds of com- to take advantage of the resourcmunity organizations. It’s easy to use—browse by es available through Josephine category or search by keyword. Community Library. This community resource is updated For More Info: josephinelibrary.org regularly by public library staff with the most or info@josephinelibrary.org current contact information, hours, and loca-
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From the desk of the President & CEO
Hi Members, And just like that we are in February. I think for all of us this is not exactly how we expected to be starting 2021. For our businesses and community, we are hoping for better times and our state to open back up. The Chamber continues to advocate for our businesses addressing concerns, serving as a needed resource, and communicating with our local legislators, Governor’s office, and our City Council and County Commissioners. Right now, what we can do is remain positive and focus on how we can make an impact. Our front page covers the remarkable quick thinking of our Public Health team administrating COVID vaccines that would have otherwise been thrown away. Inside you will also find an article on how volunteers have come together to start building Foundry Village. Foundry Village is giving those that have faced hardships a chance to get back on their feet. Another great story is the Tranquility Garden created by Rogue Gatway Rotary volunteers and the Oregon State Extension office partnering with the Senior Resource Center for their community garden. All of these stories happened despite COVID because someone had a vision and wanted to make a positive impact on our community. This pandemic has changed our entire world, but that doesn’t mean meaningful work has to stop. Stories like these are things we need to share. I encourage you as a member to share a positive story with your group. It can be small, or it can be large. Share the amazing ways our business owners have adapted. For example, over 42 local restaurants have been creative building outside dining experiences or hare a positive experience you had with a local merchant. We all need some positivity in our lives right now. Please help us share the good happening in our community!
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The Josephine County OR TaxAide program is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. We are trained volunteers certified by the IRS to assist taxpayers in preparing Federal and Oregon tax returns. Our process is new. It significantly reduces in-person activity. Our main method will require you as the taxpayer to be interviewed over the phone. At that point we will work with you about dropping off your forms and information for scanning, or whether you can do that yourself. Our goal is to keep you and our volunteers free from COVID-19.
February 8 — We will begin phone intake interviews. February 11 — We will open Scan Sites for those who cannot provide scanned copies themselves. Will get appointment for scanning at the end of your intake interview. February 12 — IRS will begin processing returns. First Week of March — Those claiming Earned Income and/or Child Tax Credits will begin receiving their refunds if done by direct deposit. Please use our website to make your Interview Appointment Joco-freetaxes.com OR call our direct number 541-223-9597 and leave a message for a return call from our appointment volunteers.
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Wipe Out Hunger at Kelly’s Automotive Service
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years ago Lisa Mcclease-Kelly Co-Owner of Kelly’s Automotive Service was attending a meeting for the Josephine County Food Bank. In that meeting, it was reported that the rations that were coming from the Oregon Food Bank were potato chips and bubble gum. “How are we supposed to feed kids with that?!” McClease-Kelly asked herself. That is when the Wipe Out Hunger peanut butter campaign was born. The Kelly’s were able to secure a discount if they ordered a large amount of windshield wipers from their suppliers. “We didn’t have much money, so getting help from our supplier who at the time was Christian Oil company was the only way we could pull this off.” Fast Forward 10 years later and thousands of jars of peanut butter have been exchanged for windshield wipers. Lisa says “This is our most popular fundraiser. People start calling in November asking when we are “doing the peanut butter thing”. We always run it from mid-January through mid-February as the food donations drop off after the holidays for the food banks.” To participate in the Wipe Out Hunger Drive, just bring in 40 ounces or more of Peanut, sun, soy or almond butter along with 10 ounces or more of jelly. Kelly’s Automotive Service will exchange that food for a pair of windshield wipers installed on your car valued up to $35.00. If you have specialty wipers, please call ahead to either their Grants Pass or Medford locations. They will need to order the wipers ahead and you will receive a $35.00 discount on blades that exceed the $35.00 limit. Lisa is asking that all food please not expire before May 31, 2021 as the Foodbanks will not receive it until mid-February. “They need time to shelf it and then distribute it again, so it is important that we keep that in mind.”
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Laurel Merkel Broker, ABR, GRI Licensed in Oregon
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1830 NE 7th St, Suite 100 Grants Pass, OR 97526 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
Laurel Merkel has been involved in the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber for over 25 years, where she served on the Chamber board for 6 years, served on Finance Committee for several years, was part of the team as a business interviewer for the BR&E Business Survey, served on the committee that organized the Chamber Banquet for several years, was President of Rogue Gateway Rotary and was voted Businesswoman of the Year in 2011 and served as Greeter co-host in 2019--Just to name a few, Laurel has always found ways to be involved in our community. At the chamber banquet where she was the 2011 Businesswoman of the year, Darlene Dart introduced her with this message: “Without Laurel’s diligence and commitment, we wouldn’t be here tonight. She steps up year after year to chair the committee that organizes and makes our Chamber Banquet possible. She serves on the Finance Committee. In years past, a representative and strong advocate for the Chamber as representative from Evergreen Bank. Laurel now runs her own busines in realty with ReMax Ideal Properties. A regular at Greeters, Symposiums and Mixers, Laurel’s participation and contributions strengthen the Chamber and our community.” Congratulations on your retirement Laurel Merkel! We will be waiting to see what your next adventure will be…
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Started in 1994, AllCare Independent Physician Association (IPA) is a team of local doctors and providers with the same focus: preventing illness and promoting healthy lifestyles in our communities. We live here. We know you. Together, we are AllCare IPA. Changing healthcare to work for you.
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Ambulatory Foot Center At the Ambulatory Foot Center, we provide excellent treatment for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, with foot conditions, injuries, or pain.
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River Rock Family Practice provider, Mason Harrison, has entrusted Dan Tibbits, FNP to take over the clinic as his own!
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Daniel Tibbits is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He received his post-masters degree with highest honors. Daniel has extensive training in family medicine, orthopedics, and surgery.
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541-476-6636 1226 NE 7th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 Cascade-Eyecare.com
The dedicated and caring staff at Cascade EyeCare Center is here to serve your eye care needs in Grants Pass and the surrounding area. Most insurances accepted.
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The Young Professionals Network is for young professionals in the target age range of 18-45 who are looking for networking opportunities with other young professionals, connections to the community and business leaders, community engagement, and professional development. The network holds monthly luncheons, quarterly socials, and community service projects.
Asante, Midland Empire Insurance, Club NW, First Interstate Bank, Logan Design, Jim Sigel, Hampton Inn & Suites, RE/MAX Integrity, Pita Pit and NiceBadge
The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals network recognized early on that their purpose was to connect and encourage future business professionals. We are excited to finally announce the creation of an annual scholarship. Funding is through the Josephine County Educational Fund and will be available for students within Josephine County. Applicant criteria and award details will be forthcoming. Please be sure to follow us on Social Media for YPN information and upcoming events. You can also stay connected by subscribing to text alerts by texting “notify gpchamber YPN” to 313131 or receive email alerts by emailing cswafford@grantspasschamber.org.
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~ Continued from front cover
...Not wanting to waste any doses, dedicated JCPH staff members began walking from car to car, offering stranded motorists a chance at receiving the vaccine (with an ambulance from AMR-Josephine County on hand for safety). In the end, all six doses were administered, including one to a Josephine County Sheriff ’s Office employee who had arrived too late for the IVHS clinic, but ended up stopped with the others on her way back to Grants Pass. “It was one of the coolest operations I’ve been a part of.” ~ JCPH Director Mike Weber
This story made headlines in print and newscasts around the Nation! https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/28/oregon-snowstorm-vaccine-traffic-covid/
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The Tranquility Garden at the Senior Resource Center : A Rogue Gateway Rotary Project By Janie Duewel
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n early 2019, as I was preparing to become the President of Rogue Gateway Rotary, I was looking for a project for the club to work on during my year. One of our club members, Margaret Bradford, mentioned that the Senior Resource Center was struggling to find funding to complete everything they wanted to do at their new location on 9th Street. Rogue Gateway Rotary is a club that loves to get their hands dirty. We love projects that don’t just require fundraising, but also require
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club members to work shoulder to shoulder, often with other volunteers. Once I shared the idea with the club, they were all in. We knew that to truly make this garden beautiful and functional, we were going to need some professional help. I called on my friend Christin Bryk, owner of Mountain View Landscaping and New Hope Nursery. She was happy to volunteer her time and creativity and came up with a beautiful landscape design. David James, who many know from his gardening column in the Daily Courier, also lent some assistance. The Tranquility Garden was completed in February 2020. A big
party to celebrate our generous donors and volunteers was planned for March 2020. And then Covid hit. Our celebration was canceled, and many of the people involved in making the garden happen never even got to see the finished project. The trees and shrubs were small when the garden was completed a year ago. We look forward to checking back on it as the years pass, to see the trees grow and provide shady spots, and the bushes and flowers attract birds, bees and butterflies. We hope everyone at the Senior Resource Center enjoys this beautiful, tranquil little space for many years to come.
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Please take the survey and if you have any questions surrounding the Senior Resource Center Community Garden, please contact: Cheryl Kirk at cheryl.kirk@oregonstate.edu
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oundry Village will be the first tiny house transitional community for those affected by homelessness in Grants Pass and Josephine County. Foundry Village will provide short term housing and case management for individuals and families to help move up from homelessness and ultimately into long term housing. Designed as a gated community and staffed so that only residents, their approved guests, and staff are admitted, Foundry Village will follow the Community Village Model and will be managed by Rogue Retreat once the program is operational. The site of Foundry Village (1020 Foundry St.) was purchased because of its affordability and it’s zoning. The lot works well for our intended purposes of a community building along with a number of tiny homes. The zoning in the area is what’s called Business Park (BP) which has very few parking restrictions and allows for transitional housing. The site of the project is flat which increases the costs required for storm water mitigation plans. Foundry Street does not have a sewer main which means that it must be installed from the adjacent street.. A small parking lot (6 spaces) and bicycle parking spaces are included in the design. The community building as well as the tiny homes will be concrete floor, wood stick framed construction. The insulation values will be greater than minimum standards. The community building will have 2 offices for case management and a community kitchen with two sinks, two ovens and two microwaves. There will be a walk-in refrigerator where each participant will have a designated space. There will be 5 bathrooms with showers (one of these will be handicapped accessible). The laundry room will have 2-coin operated washers and 2-coin operated dryers. There will also be an office for the 24 hours on duty person who monitors people coming and going from the property. The tiny houses (detached bedrooms) are roughly 8ft. x 11ft. with a front door and side window. They are built in a “Duplex” style, two units attached to each other with a common wall. The units will have a bed, dresser and chair with electricity and a heater. The insulation values will be roughly equal to standard residential requirements. The area around the tiny homes will be fenced for health, safety and security reasons. In an effort to be good neighbors the long street frontage will have extra (above city minimum requirements) raised planting beds for flowers and extra plants /trees in the landscape design. Donations are needed to complete the construction of Foundry Village to give the unsheltered a hand up. They can be mailed to P.O. Box 1972, Grants Pass, Oregon 97528 or the Donate section of our website www.FoundryVillageGrantsPass.com
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Project “Guru” Doug Walker
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Chamber Ambassadors are walking testimonials to the good our chamber does within the community. They are business owners and team members of the local business community first, and a chamber member second. Being directly connected to local commerce gives them the the unique perspective to share how chamber membership has helped their business and provides testimonial opportunities to help influence the community and chamber membership growth in a ® tangible, but more subtle, and appealing way. It's the people who make our businesses thrive -- Our successful chamber ambassadors program is always open to members who see the value in business-to-business connections, supporting and promoting our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! OF COMME BER RC E AM CH
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KRRM 94.7 “Your Brand of Country” Hits Airwaves on January 4th KRRM 94.7 FM Rogue River, Grants Pass and Medford, joins the Grants Pass Broadcasting Corporation family “Your Brand of Country” hit the Rogue Valley airwaves on January 4th. At 6am, KRRM 94.7 FM returned to the air, continuing a 27-year country music legacy the station built as a community icon. Accompanying the return of the station will be a seasoned on-air lineup and special programming that will accompany the station’s new tagline, “Your Brand of Country.” “KRRM 94.7 was a symbol of what the spirit of radio is to our community”, said Carl Wilson, the station’s new owner. “Herb and Shirley Bell built a heritage station that symbolizes what radio should be in our community. We look forward to building on that legacy.” KRRM’s January 4th launch premiered a lineup of both familiar and new on-air talent and programming for the station. Jason and Ashley Morning Show - 6:00 am to 10:00 am KRRM is excited to announce that the morning show will be led by the dynamic, three-time Academy of Country Music nominated team of Jason Allen and Ashley Main.
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Brenda Fritsen in the Mid-Day Brenda Fritsen will host the 10:00 am to 2:00 pm mid-day program.
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Tom Ray’s Afternoon Drive If you catch yourself with afternoon drive time, you will hear the voice of Tom Ray from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on KRRM.
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Cassie Callas in the Evening The KRRM evening show will be hosted by Cassie Callas. KRRM specialty programming on the weekends will include Rowdy Yates with The Original Country Gold, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, and heard on KRRM’s weekly lineup, popular “Out West” programming like Whittler’s Corner Radio Show with Cowboy Poet Butch Martin and his singer-songwriter mate, Christina Lynn Martin, and Cowboy Corner with Red Steagall celebrating the American cowboy. On Sunday, American Christian Review, featuring artists you know, singing Country music with a positive message.
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Herbs La Casita 515 Rogue River Hwy.
Outdoor Dining Guide In-N-Out 124 NE Morgan Ln.
River Station 510 East Main, R. River
Taprock NW Grill 971 SW 6th St.
Red Robin 1561 Allen Creek Rd.
Scoops & More 6415 Rogue River Hwy.
Speakeasy Taproom 208 NE 6th St.
Denny’s 115 NE Morgan Ln.
Mill Street Mug Shots 145 NE Mill St.
Cultured Palate 208 SW 6th St.
Sweet Tea Express 1330 Redwood Ave.
JD’s Sports Bar & Brewery 690 Redwood Hwy.
Sound Lounge 225 SE H St.
El Patron 799 Rogue River Hwy
La Hacienda Mexican Grill 775 SE 6th St.
Wild River Brewery 595 NE E St.
Koi Sushi 111 NE Hillcrest Dr.
Schmidt Family Vineyards 330 Kubli Rd.
Valentino’s/ Weekend Beer Co. 550 SW 6th St.
Dassh Bakery 102 SW 5th St.
Augustino Estate Tasting Room 16995 N Applegate Rd.
Ma Mosa’s 118 NW E St. The Haul 121 SW H St. The Bohemian 233 SW G St. Si Casa Flores VF 202 NE Beacon Dr. The Laughing Clam 121 SW G St. Jimmy’s Drive-In 515 NE E St. La Burrita 1515 NE F St. Lupita’s Taqueria 147 NE E St.
Deano’s Diner 2482 Williams Hwy. Flespy’s Bar & Grill 670 Fruitdale Dr. Tacomania 144 Merlin Rd. Wild River Public House 533 NE F St. Riffle Café 450 Merlin Rd. El Molcajete 201 E Park St. The Copper Mug 1320 Redwood Ave.
Augustino Estate Tree House 400 Brown Rd., O’brien Wooldridge Creek Vineyard 818 Slagle Creek Rd. Climate City Brewing 509 SW G St. Oregon Pour Authority & Pizza Studio 235 SE 7th St. Iron Oar 915 Galice Rd. *Chamber Member
El Charro Viejo 1610 SW Allen Creek Rd.
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Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members AllCare Community Foundation AllCare Community Foundation
PO Box 1972, Grants Pass, OR 97528 (541) 583-0113 Doug Walker, Treasurer Email: info@allcarecommunityfoundation.org Website: www.AllCareCommunityFoundation.org Category: non-profit Description:
Our mission is to promote healthy and vibrant communities through support, advocacy and partnerships with a focus on housing, education, transportation and the built environment. We are an independent community-oriented non-profit organization that relys on significant input from local leadership, community stakeholders and a growing team of volunteers. We are proud to be able to partner with local non-profits to develop community-led solutions to the current housing challenges of our most vulnerable neighbors. Our current projects include partnering with Rogue Retreat to bring our community the Grants Pass Transitional Housing project--FoundryVillageGrantsPass.org. We are also partnered with the State of Oregon, Josephine County and local non-profit, Common Connections.org to bring our county the Housing Repair & Rehabilitation Program for Josephine County.
The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce encourages you to support your local businesses. After the impacts and restrictions due to COVID, our small businesses are suffering. As a consumer you can help our small businesess in multiple ways by shopping local, sharing their social media posts, writing a positive review, and telling your friends and family the great experiences you have had with your favorite stores. We are in this together! Support local! Shop, eat, spend and enjoy locally! 22
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Thank You for Renewing Your Membership Affordable Park Place Storage Ausland Group Banner Bank Century 21 J.C. Jones American Dream Chapel of the Valley - L.B. Hall Funeral Club Northwest Coldwell Banker Cutting Edge Discovery Inn Fields Home Center Fox 26 Broadcasting Communications Fred Borngasser Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Grant Grants Pass Sobering Center Grants Pass Toyota Grounds Guys Landscape Management Hillah Shriners Jim Sigel Automotive Center Josephine Community Library District Josephine County KDRV - TV Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures River Valley Church Riverside Ready Mix Rotary Club of Greater Grants Pass Schmidt Family Vineyards St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Human Bean United Finance Co
MONTHLY UPCOMING EVENTS Greeters Networking Meeting (Currently Virtual)
Every Wednesday - 8:00 am Government Affairs Committee
1st Monday - 8:00 am Young Professionals Network Committee
2nd Monday - 8:00 am Business Retention & Expansion Committee
2nd Tuesday - 8:00 am Chamber Board Meeting
2nd Thursday - 8:00 am ••• Thursday, Feb. 25th - YPN Monthly Social To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!
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Let’s start the journey!
Acupuncture
Register now for one of our personal services at the Grants Pass YMCA Wellness Center Call: 541-474-0001 Visit us Online: www.grantspassymcawellness.org Join us on Facebook
Personal Training
Massage Therapy
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