The Business Review August 2021

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THE CHAMBER OF MEDFORD & JACKSON COUNTY THE BUSINESS REVIEW

AUGUST 2021

A Community in Uncertain Times

CONTENTS AUGUST 2021 | VOLUME 21 | ISSUE 8

LEADERSHIP MATTERS 4 A Letter from New President & CEO, Eli Matthews OREGON UPDATES 6 Jackson County COVID-19 Updates 8 G ov. Kate Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements 10 N ew CEO for Southern Oregon Providence CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY 12 B est for the World, Best in the World REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES 16 C ongressman Bentz Hosts 11 Town Halls at Start of August Recess 18 B ills Introduced to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke 22 W yden Secures Priorities for Oregon and the West in Senate-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY 24 H eart of the Rogue Festival

MEMBER NEWS 26 P rotecting The Tribe 32 Jessie Sloss Joins Re/ Max Integrity MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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LEADERSHIP MATTERS A LETTER FROM NEW PRESIDENT & CEO, ELI MATTHEWS

T his is the second time that I have taken over this space, but this is my first experience doing so as the President & CEO of The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County. As someone who has worked within the Chamber for the last eight years, I know firsthand that our mission is and always will be to promote the community and help businesses succeed. I have always thought of the Excellence in Business Awards as one of the best ways The Chamber recognizes the talents and achievements of businesses that went above and beyond. It is always special to be nominated, but it will be an even greater accomplishment after the tumultuous challenges the Rogue Valley has faced. We have seen several examples of company leaders and employees coming to the rescue – lending a helping hand and enriching the lives of their fellow loved ones and members of the community. We are actively prioritizing the health and safety of our members and staff. As the 102nd Annual Awards Dinner is one of our largest gatherings of the year, we have decided to postpone it to December 2nd, 2021. In addition, this year’s Leadership Program will be postponed to April 19, 2022. Uncertainty has been a difficult, all-too-common challenge to face. Through the last year we witnessed individuals that not only progressed in business but also set the example of involvement, care and advocacy. We learned that we could find certainty in the form of coming together to form a stronger community. We will recover, move forward, and prosper together as champions. The Chamber is currently moving forward by hiring Irmes Dagba-Craven as the new Vice President of Communications & Programs. Our extensive search has led us to a professional with the vision and knowledge it takes to strengthen The Chamber’s identity and increase the promotion of activities. We are excited to continue to support, honor and look out for our local businesses, and, as always, we thank you for reading The Business Review .

Eli Matthews President & CEO The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County

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OREGON UPDATES

Jackson County COVID-19 Updates Jackson County continues to see a record number of new COVID-19 cases, outbreaks, and hospitalizations. J ackson County Public Health and the hospital systems are encouraging the community to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide relief to the hospital Where to get vaccinated in Jackson County: https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/COVID19/Vaccine- Appointments/where-to-get-vaccinated-in-jackson-county. Call 211 information for vaccination sites or visit the Oregon Health Authority Vaccine Finder site. Weekly Number of New COVID-19 Cases For week 33 (August 15 –August 21), Jackson County

system. The best way to stop the spread of the Delta variant is to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks. Masks, face coverings, or face shields are required in all indoor spaces in Oregon. Read the full Oregon Administrative Rule. All three COVID-19 vaccines in the United States prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, and are effective against the Delta variant. High vaccination coverage will reduce the spread of the virus in Jackson County and elsewhere, protect our healthcare and public health infrastructure, and help prevent new variants from emerging.

Public Health reported 1,140 new COVID19 cases. The total number of cases reported since the pandemic is now 16,362. COVID-19 Hospitalizations for Region 5 (Jackson and Josephine Counties) As of 8:30 a.m. on August 23, 2021, the number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 is 209, and there are 41 patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.

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COVID-19 Related Deaths Jackson County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total to 184 since the beginning of the pandemic. Jackson County’s 180th COVID-19 death is a 90-year-old man who tested positive on June 28 and died on August 15 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. They had underlying health conditions. Jackson County’s 181st COVID-19 death is a 49-year-old man who tested positive on July 13 and died on August 16 at Asante Ashland Community Hospital. They had underlying health conditions. Jackson County’s 182nd COVID-19 death is an 84-year- old man who tested positive on July 30 and died on August 11 at their residence. They had underlying health conditions. Jackson County’s 183rd COVID-19 death is a 55-year-old man who tested positive on August 14 and died on August 19 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Presence of underlying health conditions is being confirmed. Jackson County’s 184th COVID-19 death is an 84-year- old man who tested positive on August 15 and died on August 19 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. Presence of underlying health conditions is being confirmed. n

For more information: • The public can call 211-information with general questions • OHA Emerging Respiratory Disease page: www. healthoregon.org/coronavirus • CDC COVID-19 page: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/index.html • OHA COVID-19 Vaccine: https://govstatus.egov.com/ or-oha-covid-vaccine

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html

• Jackson County HHS Vaccine: https://jacksoncountyor. org/hhs/COVID-19/COVID-19- News/covid-19-vaccine • CDC Travel within the U.S.: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-inthe-us.html • Jackson County Health and Human Services: http:// jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/COVID-19 • Oregon COVID-19 Testing Location Finder: https:// govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19- testing • Oregon Indoor Mask Requirement Fact Sheet

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OREGON UPDATES

Gov. Kate Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements With COVID-19 rapidly spreading, masks help stop spread of the Delta variant Salem, OR | August 24, 2021 | Press Release G overnor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in most public outdoor settings, including large outdoor events, where physical distancing is not possible, and regardless of vaccination status. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) also strongly recommends masking for outdoor gatherings at private residences when individuals from different

households do not consistently maintain physical distance. “The Delta variant is spreading fast and wide, throwing our state into a level of crisis we have not yet seen in the pandemic. Cases and hospitalizations are at a record high,” said Governor Brown. “Masks are a quick and simple tool we can immediately deploy to protect ourselves and our families, and quickly help stop further spread of COVID-19. “The Delta variant is much more contagious than previous variants we’ve seen, and it has dramatically increased the amount of virus in our communities. Masks have proven to be effective at bringing case counts down, and are a necessary measure right now, even in some outdoor settings, to help fight COVID and protect one another.” status — in outdoor settings in which individuals from different households are unable to consistently maintain physical distance. The rule does not apply to fleeting encounters, such as two individuals walking by one another on a trail or in a park. While the rule does not apply to outdoor gatherings at private residences, masks are strongly recommended in those settings when individuals from different households do not consistently maintain physical distance. “Masks have proven to be effective at bringing case counts down, and are a necessary measure right now...” - Governor Kate Brown Under the Governor’s direction, the OHA rule will require masks for all individuals — regardless of vaccination

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“It is much easier for people with the Delta variant, compared to people who were sick last year, to infect others around them,” said State Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger. “This is because they have one thousand times more virus in their nose – which means that those around them are much more likely to get sick because this variant behaves so differently. We are starting to see instances where cases are clustering around events, like outdoor music festivals, that happen outdoors. Wearing masks in crowded settings – even outdoors – will help slow the spread of COVID-19.” The rule aligns with the exceptions outlined in the recent statewide indoor mask requirements, and does not apply to: • Children under 5 years old; • Individuals who are actively eating, drinking, or sleeping — as well as individuals living outdoors, such as persons experiencing houselessness; • Persons playing or practicing competitive sports, or engaged in an activity in which it is not feasible to wear a mask — such as swimming; • Individuals delivering a speech or performing — such as with outdoor music or theater; • Mask requirements for day-to-day operations at K-12 schools are not governed by this rule, and will instead continue to fall under the school mask rule. Outside public events, spectator events, and gatherings of the general public on K-12 school grounds will be subject to the rule. Child care and youth programs will continue to follow existing OHA mask guidance; and • In addition, entities subject to the ADA must continue to comply with that law. The OHA rule will go into effect this Friday, August 27, however Oregonians are strongly encouraged to immediately start wearing masks outdoors, as outlined above. Governor Brown continued, “The combination of vaccines and masks is the most powerful way we can fight this latest surge of COVID-19 and save lives. Vaccination continues to be the best way you can protect yourself and your family from the Delta variant, and the most effective way we can help our exhausted nurses and doctors, who are working around the clock to treat Oregonians sick with COVID in our ICUs — the majority of which are unvaccinated individuals. With the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine this week, we have additional reassurance that the vaccines are safe and effective.” n

Additional Materials A video message from Governor Brown is available here.

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New CEO for Southern Oregon Providence Medford, OR | July 15, 2021 | Press Release C hris Pizzi has been selected as the new chief executive for

Providence’s Southern Oregon Service Area. In this role, Pizzi will focus on ensuring partnership and connections with the hospital, clinical and home care services. “Chris has been a key leader in our COVID strategy and recovery planning, as well as a strong advocate for projects addressing long-term

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Chris Pizzi, new chief exectuive officer for Providene’s Southern Oregon Service Area

housing and caregiver assistance after the 2020 wildfires,” said William Olson, chief operating officer for Providence in Oregon. “Chris’ leadership will help us advance all aspects of our service area integration.” Pizzi brings 23 years of health care experience to his new position. He came to Providence in 2012 as director of finance and has moved through the ranks to his most recent position as chief executive of Providence Medford Medical Center. At Providence Medford, Pizzi has led operations for hospital services with a focus on clinical and operational excellence. Prior to coming to Providence, he held finance roles at Kaiser Permanente, Salem Health and Asante. “I also want to thank Tom Lorish, M.D., for his leadership in southern Oregon over these past few years,” said Olson. Dr. Lorish is now focusing on his role as chief executive for business affiliations, physician strategy and outreach, with an emphasis on the high-performing network for Providence in Oregon. Pizzi will begin his new role immediately. n

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Best for the World, Best in the World Maker of the World Champion Cheese named a 2021 “Best for The World” B Corp. Central Point, OR | July 19, 2021 | Press Release K nown internationally for its award-winning cheeses, Certified B Corporation and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery has been recognized on yet another

of my team for their commitment to our values, and to consciously conserving our planet’s precious resources.” This accolade comes on the heels of another national honor recognizing Rogue’s sustainability commitments: the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award in Dairy Manufacturing and Processing, announced in June 2021. Projects like Rogue’s Nellie Green Pedal Power Program set their small creamery apart. This incentive-based program encourages their employees to use energy-efficient forms of transportation on their daily commute. Rogue has inspired numerous partner businesses to “Take the Nellie Green Pledge,” and develop similar green transportation programs among their workforces. “From our Nellie Green program to our composting, recycling, rotational grazing, and wildlife habitat

level: as a 2021 “Best for the World” B Corporation, ranking in the top 5% of B Corps worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet. Rogue Creamery was named Best for the World specifically for its Environmental Impact – one of five impact areas assessed by B Lab, the global nonprofit network that certifies B Corporations and administers the Best for the World recognition. “What an honor it is to be recognized Best for the World among such an inspiring community of businesses, all dedicated to the greater good,” commented David Gremmels, President of Rogue Creamery. “I am proud

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conservation initiatives, I can confidently declare: Rogue Creamery is making a positive impact in all we do, one wheel of cheese at a time,” Gremmels reflected. “And we’re just getting started! We will continue collaborating with the global B Corp community to improve and positively impact our community and environment.” “This year’s Best for the World companies are operating at the very top of their class, excelling in creating positive impact for their stakeholders, including their workers, communities, customers and the environment,” said Juan Pablo Larenas, Executive Director of B Lab Global. “We’re proud of the community of stakeholder-driven businesses we’ve cultivated over the last 15 years; together we’re marching toward our collective vision of an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economic system for all people and the planet.”

B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. The B Corp Certification doesn’t just evaluate a product or service, it assesses the overall positive impact of the company that stands behind it—like Rogue Creamery. Using the points-based B Impact Assessment, B Lab evaluates how a company’s operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers. Today there are more than 4,000 Certified B Corporations across 77 countries and 153 industries, unified by one common goal: transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. n

About Rogue Creamery Rogue Creamery is a USDA certified organic cheese maker located in Central Point, Oregon. In the course of 85 years, Rogue Creamery has drawn from the beauty and flavors of Southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley to create organic, handcrafted cheeses that have won international acclaim. But creating the world’s best cheese is only part of Rogue’s mission. It knows that business – and cheese – can be used as a force for good. That’s why it became Oregon’s first public benefit corporation, “B Corp” for short, joining a global movement of companies that are committed to making the world a better place. Rogue Creamery is committed to making a difference socially, economically and environmentally. Learn more at roguecreamery.com.

We are a company of doers. Problem-solvers. Trailblazers. We are welcoming. Engaging. Friendly. Informative. We’re haulers in polo shirts, mechanics with power tools and customer service staff who are always happy to lend a hand. We embrace the power of service and champion the environment. When you’re a customer, you’re part of our family. Waste disposal. Recycling. CNG fuel. Shredding. Compost. WE ARE ROGUE. And we’re proud to be part of the community we’ve called home for over 80 years.

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REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES

Congressman Bentz Hosts 11 Town Halls at Start of August Recess Ontario, OR | August 19, 2021 | Press Release T his past week, Congressman Cliff Bentz hosted town halls in 11 of the 20 counties in Oregon’s Second Congressional District. During the town halls,

Each forum gave constituents the opportunity to ask questions and voice their opinions on federal legislation and other issues impacting Oregon. Many spoke of their concerns regarding federal land management policies that contribute to catastrophic wildfires, dam removal proposals that would harm Oregon agriculture, pandemic measures that have impacted the economy, and efforts to undermine local decision making in communities and schools. The counties visited by Congressman Bentz this past week include Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman, Lake, Harney, Grant, Wheeler, Crook, Jefferson, and Deschutes counties. Bentz said he is currently planning to visit the remaining nine counties during the month of September. He hopes to announce those county town halls as soon as possible. n

Congressman Bentz gave an update on his work in Washington, D.C., including his efforts to secure aid for communities struck by drought, promote water infrastructure projects, raise the profile of wildfire issues in the West, stop out-of-control deficit spending, and address the immigration and border crisis. “I am so thankful to those who took the time to participate in our town halls this past week,” said Bentz. “In groups big and small, we talked about serious issues impacting Oregon families and communities. I am committed to continuing to listen to my constituents as I return to Washington, D.C. for debate on the upcoming budget bill and as I look to visit the remaining nine counties in Oregon’s vast Second Congressional District.”

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Bills Introduced to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke Washington, D.C | July 21, 2021 | Press Release O regon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced three bills to help the public, businesses, and agricultural operators combat the effects of wildfire smoke, and recover from the damage burning out of control—destroying homes, businesses, and farms, forcing thousands of Oregonians to evacuate, and sending plumes of smoke into the air that are so big they’re visible from outer space. I’m fully committed to doing everything I can to not only

it causes: the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act , the Smoke Planning and Research Act , and the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act . The introductions are the latest in a years-long effort by Merkley and Wyden to help prevent, fight, and recover from increasingly severe wildfires— and come as the Bootleg fire continues to grow at a startling pace, after already burning more than 530 square miles of forest and grasslands.

secure the resources we need to address the root causes of these fires and to control the blazes as quickly as possible, but also to help Oregonians cope with, and recover from, increasingly extreme hot weather conditions and the dangerous smoke these wildfires produce.” “The infernos burning today are not your grandfather’s wildfires. They are burning bigger and hotter and bringing devastation to communities in their path. Look at the

“The infernos burning today are not your grandfather’s wildfires.” - Senator Ron Wyden

“When last year’s Labor Day fires broke out, I drove over 600 miles across Oregon and never once broke out of the thick layer of smoke that had blanketed the state,” said Merkley. “And now, less than a year later, the Bootleg Fire is

Bootleg Fire. It’s the largest wildfire currently burning nationwide, and it’s so big it’s creating its own weather patterns with its smoke traveling all the way across the

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country,” Wyden said. “These bills would take critical action to protect vulnerable Oregonians in our communities from the severe risks of wildfires, including smoke-related health risks. I am all in to make sure Oregonians have the resources they need to survive and recover from these catastrophic fires that threaten the lives, quality of life, and livelihoods of Oregonians.” The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires has become a serious public health issue across the United States. Wildfire smoke— not only from Oregon’s fires,

The effect of wildfire smoke shows clearly in this side-by-side view overlooking Medford.

significant amounts of smoke can drift from afar. At various points in recent years, both Portland and Medford’s air quality was ranked among the most hazardous in the world. Much like in the cases of tornados or floods, federal assistance is necessary to help communities protect their continued on page 20

but also drifting into the state from as far away as Canada or southern California—has become a hazard each summer. Smoke can stretch from one end of the state to the other, posing a major challenge for many communities, businesses and agriculture operations. Even without fires nearby,

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the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the public health impacts of wildfire smoke and effective responses. • Creating a grant program at EPA to help local communities plan and respond to wildfire smoke. The Wildfire Smoke Relief Act would provide federal emergency assistance to at-risk individuals—including the elderly, children and infants, low-income families, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions made worse by wildfire smoke—in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires by: • Authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide these individuals with low-cost home improvements and smoke inhalation prevention equipment—like masks and air filters— when wildfire smoke causes unhealthy air quality levels for three consecutive days. • Allowing FEMA to provide transitional sheltering assistance for at-risk individuals in extreme circumstances. In addition to Merkley and Wyden, the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act and the Smoke Planning and Research Act are cosponsored by U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA). n

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health and provide relief to businesses that lose revenue from smoke. The bills address public health and economic impacts of wildfire smoke. The Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act would allow the president to declare a “smoke emergency” when wildfire smoke creates hazardous air quality conditions. • This declaration would authorize federal agencies to provide emergency assistance to states and local communities to establish smoke shelters, assist with relocation efforts, and install emergency smoke monitors. • The bill would also authorize the Small Business Administration to provide financial relief to businesses affected by wildfire smoke to help cover lost revenue. The Smoke Planning and Research Act would provide federal funding to help communities research, develop, and implement plans to help mitigate smoke by: • Establishing four Centers of Excellence at institutions of higher education to ensure that research is responsive to the challenges that people face on the ground. • Authorizing $20 million in research funding through

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Wyden Secures Priorities for Oregon and the West in Senate-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Washington, D.C. | August 10, 2021 Press Release

B ipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Senate includes Wyden’s power grid resiliency provisions, wildfire risk mitigation funding, Western drought and Tribal water assistance, and funding for essential services in rural communities The U.S. Senate today passed bipartisan infrastructure legislation that includes essential priorities for Oregon and the West from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore. The bill now advances to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. “For far too long, the phrase ‘infrastructure week’ was nothing but a cruel joke for communities throughout

Oregon and the American West needing significant investments to deal with catastrophic wildfires, severe drought, hard-hit rural economies and more during the pandemic and well before that historic crisis,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified the Senate acted with resolve today to deliver help to families and job-creating small businesses. I’ll keep working in a similar vein in the upcoming reconciliation package to deliver on equally-important priorities to ensure climate action, build a strong and fair economy with better jobs, expand affordable health care and make it easier to support a family.” The bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed by the Senate today includes the following measures:

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$5 billion for key provisions of Wyden’s Disaster Safe Power Grid Act to secure the power grid from extreme weather and natural disasters to prevent severe wildfires; $5 billion to help farmers, ranchers and communities respond to drought; $250 million for Wyden’s Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act to help improve drinking water quality and services for tribal communities in Oregon and nationwide. While the Senate has previously passed Wyden’s legislation, its inclusion in the bipartisan infrastructure legislation brings it closer to being signed into law. $162 million for Klamath habitat restoration work through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service secured by Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley; Three additional years of funding ($290 million per year) for the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, which dedicates funding for rural communities facing budget shortfalls to address essential needs like schools and emergency services; $6 billion for wildfire risk mitigation and forest health treatments, including an additional $100 million secured by Wyden for the Collaborative Forestry Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP), as well as a Wyden provision to clarify that CFLRP funding can be used for existing

projects. The provision will ensure existing collaboratives, like the Lakeview Collaborative that has been facing the Bootleg Fire, can get access to $100 million of additional Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program funding; and $65 billion to connect every American to high-quality, reliable broadband internet access, including in rural and mountainous Oregon communities, supported by Wyden. This critical investment includes over $14 billion dollars to update and extend the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which Wyden authored in December 2020 to help keep Oregonians online during the COVID-19 epidemic. n Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) addresses a question during a 2018 town hall meeting at North Bend High School.

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Protecting The Tribe Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indian’s proactive in battling Covid-19

Roseburg, OR | August 18 | Press Release T he Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is trying to be proactive in protecting their community from Covid-19. This comes as CDC data shows Native Americans have some of the highest vaccination rates of any population in the country and are more likely to get vaccinated compared to other groups. To date, the Cow Creek Tribe has vaccinated about 6,000 people. It continues to offer free vaccinations at their public health site 7 days a week in Roseburg. That is in addition to walk-up, free testing in Canyonville and Roseburg. The Cow Creek Tribe is also collecting and dispersing PPE to community partners. The tribe’s medical officer Dr. Sharon Stanphill says working with the entire

Vaccination Site: Mon. – Fri. from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm & Sat./Sun. from 10 am to 3:45 pm Public Health Site (Drive Thru): 2360 NE Stephens Street, Roseburg (across from main tribal government offices Testing Sites: Mon. – Fri. from 8:15 am to 4 pm & Sat./Sun. from 10 am to 3:45 pm Public Health Site: 2360 NE Stephens St., Roseburg North Clinic: 2371 NE Stephens St., Roseburg South Clinic: 480 Wartahoo Lane, Canyonville

community at large is so important in fighting this pandemic. “We did right away open up to the entire community. Those that we were getting was helping everybody, which makes sense in a pandemic. That you wouldn’t just give them to tribal members, but give them to everybody,” Dr. Stanphill explained. She says the daily number of people at both sites have spiked in recent weeks. She’s urging medical professionals to volunteer their skills and time to sites and hospitals that need it in southern Oregon. The tribe also has over a dozen vaccination events planned throughout several southern counties in the coming weeks. n

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Jessie Sloss Joins Re/Max Integrity Medford, OR | August 2021 | Press Release R E/MAX Integrity is proud to announce Jessie Sloss, licensed

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to being here at RE/MAX Integrity” she tells us, adding, “I really enjoy the relationships that being a real estate broker provides. I want every client to have the best experience possible. I am excited to be a part of the RE/MAX Integrity office because it is like family.” Sloss carries a positive and ambitious personality while remaining true to her integrity. She is patient and strives to listen to her client’s needs and concerns. Sloss plans to specialize in horse/livestock properties as well as first time buyers. n RE/MAX Integrity is the leading RE/MAX franchise in the Pacific Northwest, with seven offices and 275 Realtors providing real estate listing and sales services in Salem, Corvallis, Albany, Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Medford and surrounding regions. All RE/MAX Integrity offices are led by non- competing Principal Brokers. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture allowing its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with independence. With a presence in over 100 countries and territories, and more than 115,000 agents, the RE/MAX network’s global footprint is unmatched by any other real estate brand. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides.

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JB Steel, Inc. Member since 1965 541-773-8325 Bear Creek Golf Course Member since 2013 541-773-1822 Rogue Valley Sewer Services Member since 1973 541-779-4144 Bill’s Glass & Windshields Member since 2000 541-773-5881 Combined Transport, Inc. Member since 1987 541-826-7486 Community Works Member since 2017 541-779-2393 Conger Morris Funeral Directors Member since 1987 541-772-7111 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Double D Electric Member since 1987 541-664-5483 East Main Dental Center, LLP Member since 1987 541-773-3422 Edgewater Inn on the Rogue River Member since 1999 541-878-3171 Evergreen Federal Bank Member since 1992 541-779-1165 Southern Oregon Member since 2014 541-779-2273 Fountain Plaza Member since 1991 541-772-6005 CASA of Jackson County Member since 1999 541-734-2272 Frohnmayer, Deatherage, Jamieson, Moore, Armosino, & McGovern, P.C. Member since 1981 541-779-2333 Grants Pass Daily Courier Member since 2014 541-474-3738

Horton Plaza Member since 1995 541-770-1122 Southern Oregon ESD Member since 1988 541-776-8590 Knife River Materials Member since 1955 541-770-2960 City of Medford - Offices Member since 1991 541-774-2000 Medford Sports Injury & Therapy Center Member since 1989 541-608-2071 Oregon Opportunities Real Estate Member since 1989 541-772-0000 Patterson Plumbing Company Member since 1987 541-773-2768 People’s Bank of Commerce Member since 1997 541-776-5350 Pepsi Cola Bottling Company Member since 1920 541-210-3752 Quail Point Golf Course Member since 1993 541-857-7000 Rogue Credit Union Member since 1995 541-622-7238 Rogue Regency Inn & Suites Member since 1989 541-770-1234 Rogue Valley Association of Realtors Member since 1992 541-770-7060 Sanitech Building Maintenance Member since 1986 541-773-4883

Southern Oregon Sanitation Member since 2000 541-479-5335 Umpqua Bank Member since 1987 541-618-6748 San George Estates, LLC Member since 2010 541-512-2220 The Human Bean Inc. Member since 2001 541-608-0564 Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity Member since 2001 541-779-1983 Darren Ravassipour, DDS, MS,PC Member since 2004 541-779-6200 Best Signs Inc. of Medford Member since 2004 541-773-4994 Tekmanagement, Inc. Member since 2007 541-779-4777 Dick’s Wrecker Service Member since 2005 541-772-4040 Ken Scales Automotive Member since 2019 541-772-6736 Prospect Historic Hotel B&B - Motel and Dinner House Member since 2006 541-560-3664 Wildlife Safari Member since 2020 541-679-6761 The Springs at Veranda Park Member since 2006 541-494-5000 ZCS Engineering & Architecture Member since 2017 541-500-8588 North Medford Mini Storage Member since 2006 541-772-3800 Umpqua Dairy Products Co., Inc. Member since 2007 541-664-9174

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Member since 2007 541-535-5242 Stanley Steemer of Southern Oregon Member since 2007 541-779-0828 Gail Schoeneberg- RE/ MAX INTEGRITY Member since 2009 541-840-1909 Kelley Connect Member since 2007 541-858-4288 Synergo Member since 2007 541-301-9096 Stone Ridge Golf Club Member since 2019 541-830-4653 Southern Oregon Storage Member since 2007 541-773-3030 Cut-N-Break Construction Inc. Member since 2008 541-779-1482 Twin Creeks Retirement Member since 2008 541-664-8880 Mini-Storage Warehouse Member since 2008 541-779-1333 Rogue Valley Genealogical Society & Jackson County Genealogy Library Member since 2009 541-512-2340 John L. Scott Real Estate - Medford Member since 2010 541-779-3611 5:00 Marketing Member since 2010 541-816-4605 Logos Public Charter School Member since 2013 541-842-3658 Brookdale Medford Member since 2015 541-776-7600 Rogue Jet Boat Adventures Member since 2011 541-414-4182

Family Solutions Member since 2018 541-414-1720 SoHumane Member since 2015 541-779-3215

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Stott Outdoor Advertising Member since 2012 541-734-8888 Northwoods Property Management Member since 2020 541-690-1300 Royal Loto Apartments Member since 2013 541-826-6930 Ledger David Cellars Member since 2014 541-664-2218

2Hawk Vineyard & Winery Member since 2015 541-779-WINE (9463) Common Block Brewing Co. Member since 2017 541-326-2277 Pacific Fire Protection Member since 2017 541-840-1013 Cartwright’s Market Member since 2017 541-479-0321

Military Order of the Purple Heart - RV 147 Member since 2017 541-601-0364 Tiffany’s at Home Member since 2017 541-842-0660 Blue Phoenix Branding Member since 2018 541-601-2053 Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Member since 2018 541-708-7806

BioSkin Member since 2019 541-203-9231 Trinity Home Care, LLC Member since 2019 541-779-2324 Wendy’s Member since 2019 541-779-2925 Kinsington Oak Grove Member since 2019 458-226-2376

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Hummingbird Estate Member since 2019 541-930-2650 Oasis Center Rogue Valley Member since 2020 541-200-1530

Frederick Reichensperger, CPA, PC Member since 2020 541-773-8541

Elwood Staffing Member since 2020 541-772-9039 Party Place Member since 2020 541-776-7729 Holliday Jewelry Member since 2020 458-226-2708

Rogue Smoothies, Inc. dba Jamba Member since 2020 541-941-0982

Reclaiming Lives Member since 2020 541-291-1618

NEW MEMBERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Burlington 541-621-8956

Axe and Saw Tree Service Eugene, OR 97401 JLM Group LLC 5180 Cherry Lane Medford, OR 97504 Oregon Solarworks LLC 3650 Ross Lane Central Point, OR 97502 Snow Mountain Spring Water PO Box 278

www.Burlington.com 504 Medford Center Medford, OR 97504 Sandler Training of Oklahoma 405-844-1700 www.customgrowth.sandler.com Central Point, OR 97502 Urban Edge Phone: 541-779-3977 1800 East Barnett Road Medford, OR 97504 Adrien King Photography 735 Alder St. Medford, OR 97501 Clear Shine 699 Bigham Brown Rd. Eagle Piont, OR 97524 Dirty Deeds Booking Agency PO Box 431 Talent, OR 97540

Palo Cedro, CA 96073 Becker Properties

1175 E. Main St. 2B Medford, OR 97504 Corrine’s Flowers and Gifts

1804 E. Barnett Rd. Medford, OR 97504

Auto Parts Inc 137 W. B Avenue Drain, OR 97479 Corey Cross Jobbercreations@yahoo.com

Elite Maintenance 888 Sunrise Avenue

Home Quest Realty 1575 E McAndrews Rd. Medford, OR 97504 Oregon Garden Warehouse 3650 Alley Lane Medford, OR 97501 Urban Timberworks DBA Benchmark Vehicles 1323 SE 6th Ave

Medford, OR 975046670 Lowhill Creations LLC 3871 Sunleaf Ave. Medford, OR 97504 R.B.I., LLC - Representing Business Issues Medford, OR 97504 Thomas Nguyen Mobile Auto Detailing Portland, OR 97220 Esquire Piano 4806 Table Rock Rd. #102/104

Portland, OR 97214 Gamble for Good Medford, OR 97501”

Central Point, OR 97502 Jen Trumm Coaching Medford, OR 97504 Mac Adventure Vans, LLC 1464 BUCK ST West Linn, OR 97068

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Alphabetical Listing

LITE FM 1438 Rossanley Dr. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1550

ACCESS 3630 Aviation Wy. Medford, OR 97504 541-779-6691 accesshelps.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Access Information Management 1101 Fisher Ave. Unit B Medford, OR 97504-4152 541-776-5353 InformationProtected.com RECORD STORAGE ACME Suites 132 W Main St , Suite 202 Medford, OR 97501 541-776-2263 acmesuites.com CORPORATE & EXTENDED STAY HOUSING

Advanced Air & Metal, Inc. 695 E Vilas Rd. Ste.# 101 Central Point, OR 97502 541-772-6866 advancedairandmetal.com Advantage Plumbing LLC 4780 Fern Valley Road Medford, OR 97504 541-621-9232 PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES Aeropostale 1600 N. Riverside #1037 Medford, OR 97501 541-776-9829 aeropostale.com RETAIL Airport Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 3001 Biddle Rd. Medford, OR 97504-4118 541-770-1300 airportchevy.com AUTO -TRUCK DEALERS Airport Mini Storage 3030 Bullock Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-773-3030 southernoregonstorage.com STORAGE Alan Galedrige Electric 4333 Grant Road Central Point, OR 97502 (541) 292-3499 ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS Alaska Airlines 1000 Terminal Loop Pkwy STE 102 Medford, OR 97504-4171 800-547-9308 horizonair.com AIRLINES - COMMERCIAL All American Ice Cream 1600 N. Riverside #2076 Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1238 allamericanrestaurants.com ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT All Phase Weatherization & Construction, LLC PO Box 966 Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-826-9600 allphasewx.com WEATHERIZATION AllCare Health 1701 N.E. 7th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-471-4106 allcarehealth.com HEALTH PLANS & INSURANCE Allegiant Air 8360 S. Durango Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89113-4444 702-505-8888 allegiantair.com AIRLINES - COMMERCIAL

Allied Health Services Medford 777 Murphy Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-772-2763 medfordctc.com HEALTH CARE CLINICS Allstate Insurance - James Nolan 1046 Court St Medford, OR 97501 541-773-4530 agents.allstate.com/james-nolan- 541-608-6514 allways.com TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Allwell Acupressure Massage 1600 N. Riverside Medford, OR 97501 626-757-5294 roguevalleymall.com/stores/all- well-acupressure-massage/?loca- tion=s2111 Alpacas at Lone Ranch 13856 Weowna Wy. White City, OR 97503 541-821-8071 alpacasontheweb.com ALPACA RANCH Alpha Heating & Air 907 Lawnsdale Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-770-2723 alphaheatingandair.com HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING American Eagle Outfitters 1600 N. Riverside #1039 Medford, OR 97501 541-245-3330 ae.com RETAIL - CLOTHES - MENS & WOMENS American Industrial Door 5022 Table Rock Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 541-664-5555 americandoorllc.com GARAGE/OVERHEAD DOORS Amy’s Kitchen 441 West Antelope Road White City, OR 97503 541-831-3252 amys.com medford-or.html INSURANCE - ALL All-Ways Trucking, Inc. 3639 Aviation Way Medford, OR 97504

litefm1019.com RADIO STATIONS The Wolf

1438 Rossanley Dr. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1550

thewolf1051.com RADIO STATIONS 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2335 N. Phoenix Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-779-WINE (9463) 2hawk.wine WINERIES 4 Daughters Irish Pub 126 W Main St. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-4455 4daughtersirishpub.com RESTAURANTS 5:00 Marketing 228 E. Main Street, Ste. E Medford, OR 97501 541-816-4605 getfivenow.com ADVERTISING AGENCIES 880 KCMX NEWS RADIO

Talk of The Town 240 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 541-335-1912 TheTalkOfTheTown.net

ADVERTISING - DIRECTORIES/GUIDES Addictions Recovery Center 1003 E. Main St., Suite 104 Medford, OR 97504-2931 541-779-1282 addictionsrecovery.org HEALTH CARE CLINICS AddLife 205 North Phoenix Road, Suite D-1 Phoenix, OR 97535 541-897-4442 addlife.com PLANTS - INTERIOR MAINTENANCE AdGorilla, LLC - Rob Werfel, 541-821-8767 adgorilla.com ADVERTISING - TELEVISION Admire Aesthetics 1910 E. Barnett Rd. Ste. 101 Medford, OR 97504 541-210-8806 admireaesthetics.com COSMETIC SURGERY Adorn Waxing + Skincare Studio 675 Medford Center Medford, OR 97504 541-414-4130 adornwaxandskin.com SKIN CARE Adrien King Photography 735 Alder St. Medford, OR 97501 (618) 816-2146 kadrien.com PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL Adroit Construction Company, Inc. 185 Mistletoe Ashland, OR 97520-0021 541-482-4098 adroitbuilt.com CONTRACTORS - GENERAL Ashland Cable TV Ashland, OR 97520

1438 Rossanley Drive Medford, OR 97501 541-779-1550 kcmxam.com RADIO STATIONS 93.7 NOW FM 1438 Rossanley Dr Medford, OR 97501 937nowfm.com RADIO STATIONS KBOY 1438 Rossanley Dr. Medford, OR 97501

541-779-1550 957kboy.com RADIO STATIONS

A Burgess Company - Furnished Living, LLC 711 Medford Center #275 Medford, OR 97504-6772 541-770-7133 sorelocation.com CORPORATE & EXTENDED STAY HOUSING A Taste of Honey Limousine Service

FOOD MANUFACTURER Anchor Valley Wine 150 S. Oregon Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-702-2355 anchorvalleywine.com WINERIES Anderson’s Concrete & Construction Inc. P.O. Box 503073 White City, OR 97503 541-951-9528 CONSTRUCTION - NEW HOMES

1236 Disk Dr., Ste. H Medford, OR 97501 541-779-5123 tasteofhoneylimo.com LIMOUSINE SERVICE A-1 Appliance Repair 709 W 2nd Street Medford, OR 97501 541-770-2504 medfordappliance.com APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS & FURNITURE

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Anvil Northwest 2042 NE Airport Road Roseburg, OR 97470 541-673-6098 anvilnorthwest.com PRINTERS A-One Exterminators 712 NE 7th Street Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-779-5208 aone-exterminators.com PEST CONTROL Apex Business Forms, Inc. 1050 Antelope Rd. White City, OR 97503 541-830-5128 apexbusinessforms.com BUSINESS FORMS & SYSTEMS Apland’s Autobody 2584 Bullock Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-973-2214 aplandsautobody.com AUTO - BODY REPAIR & PAINTING Apland’s Autobody 2584 Bullock Rd. Medford, OR 97504 541-973-2214 aplandsautobody.com AUTO - BODY REPAIR & PAINTING Applegate Christian

Arby’s 2233 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504-7201 458-225-9798 arbys.com RESTAURANTS The Arc Jackson County 121 N. Central Avenue Medford, OR 97501-0110 541-779-4520 thearcjackson.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church, OCA (Orthodox Church in America) 205 Fern Valley Rd, Suite Z Phoenix, OR 97535 541-690-8822 stgabrielashland.org CHURCHES Arts Council of Southern Oregon PO Box 826 Medford, OR 97501 541-779-2820 artscouncilso.org ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS Asante

2650 Siskiyou Blvd. Medford, OR 97504 541-789-4100 asante.org HEALTH SYSTEMS

Fellowship 7590 Hwy 238 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-8732 applegatefellowship.org CHURCHES

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