The TV news and social media all seemed focused on showing pictures of destruction which, make no mistake, is vast. But I wanted to highlight some of the businesses in downtown Talent that are still standing. I don’t know about you, but I had to see it with my own eyes.
I was very worried about the Camelot Theater though I still haven’t gotten around to seeing a play there. Whenever things return to normal I’ll be buying season tickets. It doesn’t show up here but the Pizza parlor that never was (if you live in Talent you know what I’m talking about) did not make it nor did most of the little businesses on that side of Talent Avenue. No more Biscuits and Vinyl, so sorry, I never did understand the concept behind that name. Here is a shot from in front of the Pumphouse (Talent’s favorite burger joint) which does survive as does the Grotto Pizzeria across the street.
The historic storefront on Main street that houses Rogue Hair Design and the Ohm Sweet Ohm Yoga studio also stands tall along with the historic church across the street. I could not get all the way around the Downtowne Coffee House due to the Fire scene tape but it appears to be intact.
And best of all my favorite restaurant in Talent, Sweet Beet Station, housed in the old railroad depot is still there.
The latest on the neighborhood is they are hoping to get us in by tomorrow. Part of the problem seems to be figuring out traffic flow to keep us off Hwy 99. I can, at least, now get into Talent from the south so I don’t have to go through Medford and back. I think I have put more miles on my car in the past week than in the previous three months.
And now just for fun, here is a link to a YouTube video of Elton John singing what could be our new theme song “I’m still standing.” https://youtu.be/ZHwVBirqD2s
So refreshing, and a much needed view of our town. Thank you!