AMERICA'S EAGLE IS TIRED!
While on an exceptional vacation in South Dakota last month, I was struck by something I had not noticed in previous visits.
I see a large granite eagle resting on George Washington's right shoulder. Mentioning it to other tourists, everyone had the same surprise.
It's almost like the symbol of our democracy is growing weary of all our nation's problems!
Mount Rushmore is a National Shrine, and while on stage during the veteran's ceremony, I thought about that eagle above us and the tremendous spirit of patriotism in the crowd and realized; we are going through a temporary crisis, and our great nation will pull through and our eagle will again rise in pride!
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Karuk Tribe Members Enroll in Redwood Highway Marathon 
The following is an Associated Press release dated June 2, 1927:
"Grants Pass, Ore., --Eight runners of the Karuk tribe of the lower Klamath region are in training here for the longest marathon on record to be run over the Redwood highway from San Francisco to Grants Pass, starting June 14th. The runners are under direction of two trainers and are working out daily over paved highways near this city to get used to the type of road to be encountered on their long jaunt. Camp has been established in the city park. Tribal names of the runners are Flying Cloud, Mad Bull, Fighting Stag, Rushing Water, Thunder Cloud, Big White Deer, Sweek (Eagle) and Falcon. The eight will run under the colors of the Oregon cavemen."
The news story fails to mention that this grueling marathon was 480 miles long! The "Redwood Marathons" were run in 1927 and 1928 to advertise the opening of the Redwood Highway. The eight Karuk Tribe members were from counties along the Redwood Highway and there were also three Zuni Tribe members from Gallup, New Mexico.
Photo courtesy of Bob Lee and the Redwood Empire Association.
Johnny Southard (Mad Bull) won the 1927 Redwood Marathon when he crossed the finish line in Grants Pass after seven days, 12 hours and 34 minutes. The grand prize was $1,000 in gold. One of the runners from New Mexico was reportedly in his late 50's. In 1928 there were 29 men who entered the race; Henry Thomas (Flying Cloud) was the winner, and he took home the prize of $5,000.
You can read a full account of these marathons in the book "Golden Memories of the Redwood Empire" at Google books: Redwood Marathons
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Representing buyers and sellers in Grants Pass and Southern Oregon. Pick up the phone and let me welcome you home! (541)956-5565 or cell (541) 441-4410.
Forty years ago, while living in the Midwest, I conducted a three year study of the United States to find the best place to live. I selected Grants Pass as number one! That was back in the days when the only way you could research was through encyclopedias, maps, phone calls, and lots of letter writing. There were no computers to make the job easy, as we have today.
The closest I could get for the last 38 years was the Beaverton area. Last year, I finally made the move and I can assure you that Grants Pass is everything I imagined it to be. It is absolutely beautiful!
After retiring from a career of necessity, I have begun a career of choice. I'm a good bet to get the job done for you because I truly believe that this is the greatest place on earth!
You can be certain that someone who really believes in their product will be the best one to be able to sell it! The best part of my job is that no one moves here because they have to. People move here because they want to.
I have a huge team of professionals backing me up and we have the entire Re/Max company backing us up!
If you're selling, we are the relocation specialists and will get the job done quickly and efficiently. If you're buying, LET ME WELCOME YOU HOME!
GARY
When buying or selling real property you need to be represented by someone who will work exclusively for you! You also must be represented by someone who believes in what they are selling.
I work in the areas of Josephine and Jackson counties, and specialize in Grants Pass, Merlin, Rogue River, Murphy, Hugo, Wilderville, Wonder, and Wimer. I studied these areas for years before moving here, and feel I know them well.
I have an extensive background in finance and marketing, and am recognized as one of the top negotiators in Oregon, therefore I feel that whomever I am representing, be it buyer or seller, it should be a strong advantage to my clients in securing the best possible price.
As well as being a Real Estate Broker I am also a CDPE - certified distressed property expert. 
If you are interested in purchasing a foreclosure or short sale, I can help you. If you are a homeowner interested in saving your home from foreclosure, I can help you also.
If you are planning to move to Southern Oregon, I am able to furnish you the most up to date lists of properties on the market. I have had great success in finding the perfect home for my out of state buyers. I take the time "up front" to ascertain my clients needs, so when you arrive, the homes we will look at will all fit your parameters. If you have an interest in Southern Oregon, give me a call or send me an email with your questions.
I will only accept a limited number of clients at one time, so I will always be available for you. You and I will work as a team, and backing up our team, are my talented and experienced Re/Max associates. Behind all of us is the largest and most successful real estate company in the world. Whether you're selling or buying, we'll do it your way. I'll listen -- Tell me how you want it done. So pick up the phone and let me welcome you home!
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ATTENTION FELLOW REALTORS!
I REALIZE THAT THE REASON I MOVED HERE IS THE SAME REASON THAT WILL DRAW MY FUTURE CLIENTS HERE. IT'S THE CLIMATE!
BEING A NEW BROKER, I NEED TO ESTABLISH CONTACTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHERN OREGON. I WILL NOT BE AN "ASSISTANT SHOPPER" AND RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR REFERRALS UNTIL THEY FIND A HOME THEY LIKE. I'LL PUT FORTH THE EFFORT NECESSARY TO MAKE IT A SMOOTH AND COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR CLIENTS. REST ASSURED THAT IF I ACCEPT A REFERRAL THAT I'LL WORK HARD FOR BOTH OF US. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE.
SINCERELY,
GARY L. SWANSON, BROKER/REALTOR, CDPE
TESTIMONIALS
July 6, 2011 If you are in the market to buy a home, I highly recommend Gary Swanson! He goes above and beyond what I could have hoped for in a realtor. Gary works with a whole team of reliable and trustworthy people. From William Ward the loan broker, Thomas Berubee, the home inspector, to Heidi at Ticor Title Company. I can’t forget to mention Gary’s wife because apparently she is the computer wizard and is the one that managed to help me get in contact with Gary from the start. I called many realtors and only got their message machines, so when the computer prompted me to enter my email, I did. I got a quick and detailed response from Gary. Ever since I’ve had his phone number Gary has answered his phone every time! I’m sure Gary will work equally hard for you if you are trying to sell your home. So, if you are looking for a realtor give Gary Swanson a call. He helped me find my perfect little home and it was fun! Susan Williams -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Whom It May Concern: Gary Swanson is the Realtor we were most comfortable with and trusted from the first time we met. We picked Gary after several failures to sell through other Realtors. He is very efficient and hard-working, and we highly recommend Gary to everyone, whether you are buying or selling. He is very honest and will get the job done to your complete satisfaction. Paula and Paul Hanson Merlin, Oregon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary was very professional at all times and was always very attentive to my needs as a buyer. I always felt Gary was working hard on my behalf. No frustrations whatsoever! The transaction was very smooth from start to finish. Gary took care of all the details so the final signing was effortless. Based on my experience working with Gary Swanson I will recommend RE/MAX Ideal Brokers to anyone looking for a home in the area. Nathan Hedin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Gary: We truly appreciate all the hard work you put in to helping us sell our property in Grants Pass. The exceptional personal service provided by you made the sell happen very quickly. You can definitely count on our recommendation for your services to anyone looking for a real professional. It has been a pleasure doing business with you. Bob and Iva LaRosa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want a real estate agent that never gives up and will try any and all avenues to sell your home, Gary Swanson with Remax is the man for you. Even in these depressed economic times, Gary wouldn't let me become discouraged---he continuously marketed my house on more than a dozen websites, didn't wait for someone to inquire about it--did a lot of "suggestive selling" and made every effort to show my home as often as he could. He treated the sale of my home as if he owned it himself. I will always be grateful to Gary Swanson and his dedication and hard work. When it is time for me to buy, I will be dialing his number, knowing I will be in good hands! Candace Walters, Rogue River Oregon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Gary, I can't EVEN imagine a more honest, trustworthy, or highly competent Real Estate Broker anywhere! After the nightmare I went through with the sale of my home in California, I was steeled against the possibility of having to go through that horrible experience a second time. But you promised me from the very beginning that you would make the purchase of my new home in Oregon a seamless, hassle-free transaction, and boy, did you ever deliver! You were extremely responsive to all of my questions, were diligent about getting me copies of all docs, and were hot on the trail when I was confused about any aspect of the process. I appreciated your great sense of humor, fun and adventure, and you made searching for my new home enjoyable and easy. On top of that, you have a true-blue enthusiasm - no make that a passion - for Southern Oregon, and made me and my Aussie, Jazmin, feel like good friends from the get go, whether our search took us to Rogue River, Grants Pass, or the Medford area. You are exactly the kind of agent world-weary folks desperately need, and the kind of agent everybody deserves, when they embark on the sale or purchase of a home! My new home in Medford is gorgeous, you found this home for me with all of the features I was looking for, and the price you negotiated was spot on! My critters and I will be enjoying our beautiful new home for many years to come. Thank you for a wonderful job well done, I will heartily recommend you to anyone I meet! Your Happy Fellow Oregonian, Susie Sylvia and Critters: Jazmin, Bandit, Buddy & Little Magic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary, Thank you for helping us to buy our home in Cave Junction. We really appreciate all the time and effort you put into helping us. We will highly recommend you to everyone buying a home in Oregon. Thanks again,
Keith and Barbara Goodson
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Many thanks to Gary Swanson. When we came to Grants Pass looking for a house, he went out of his way to take care of us. He was always professional and accommodating and seemingly could not do enough for us. He made sure everything was taken care of and on track. We would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Roy and Jill Couzin
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This recommendation was received from a Realtor who referred a client to me after he sold their home:
Gary,
Thank you so much for your great level of professionalism. Your efforts were instrumental in making this a smooth escrow.
I look forward to working with you in the near future!
Sincerely,
Bill Emmert
Broker/Assoc. Thanks Bill
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Letter of Recommendation for Gary Swanson, RE/MAX Real Estate Agent We would highly recommend Gary Swanson for your agent to sell your home. He has a high level of enthusiasm and persistence and he knows how to get the job done. We had listed our home with 4 other real estate firms with no results and had begun to give up hope that our property would ever sell. Gary came along, new to the real estate business, happened to see our expired listing, and took the initiative to contact us and offer his services. He took professional photos that showcased our property in a stunningly appealing and attractive way. His steady, no-let-up, untiring advertising and showing of our property matched us with the right buyer in a short time. We are so very appreciative and grateful toward Gary for his energy, professionalism, availability, instant attention to any questions we had, thoroughness in following through to completion, generosity with his time, and especially for getting the job done. Thank you, Gary. John and Teresa Cook ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Letter of Recommendation for Gary Swanson, RE/MAX Real Estate Agent In addition to our wonderful experience with Gary as our agent in selling our home, we would also highly recommend Gary Swanson for your agent in buying a home. Gary is truly a tireless professional on both sides of the business, representing both the buyer and the seller with equal care and zeal, as we learned in our buying experience with him. He sent us many listings to peruse which helped us figure out just what we both were looking for in a home. We found the ideal home that met all of both our criteria, and Gary made the buying experience painless and enjoyable. We especially appreciate his generosity with his time in opening our potential new home several times and not making us feel pressured but letting us roam and really get to know the place before and even after we made our decision. We also appreciate his good working relationship with our loan officer and title insurance representative. Together they all made us feel like old friends. Thank you, Gary. We can look back on our buying experience and always feel good about it. John and Teresa Cook
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Re: Gary Swanson Re/Max Realtor
To Whom It May Concern:
Gary Swanson was a realtor for the sale of my home in Grants Pass, Oregon. I found Gary to be very personable and worked very hard to get results. Gary guided me through the process of listing my home and giving me the information to get my house ready for a quick sale.
My home was on the market for two weeks. It was shown quite a bit in that length of time. He was very good about calling ahead to let me know when he would bring prospective buyers to see the house. I would recommend Gary as a good realtor for getting the job done quickly and effectively. My experience with him was very pleasant and I was well pleased with the results.
Dorothy Johnson
Former Grants Pass Homeowner
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