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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News AP Entertainment Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Holiday Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend January 13, 2007 Bob Sevcik, left, and Hal Ricks, both of Jacksonville, check out the new home of the J�Ville Tavern sign. Sevcik came to the conclusion that the sign was installed with a slight lean. (Mail Tribune / Bob Pennell) J'Ville Tavern sign will shine again With dispute settled, it's uncovered By sanne specht Mail Tribune JACKSONVILLE — The battle over ownership of the J'Ville Tavern's historic neon sign is history. "I'm just ecstatic," said tavern owner Bud Gough, announcing the 52-year-old sign was now hanging over the new J'Ville Tavern location, two doors down from its old Redmen Hall location. "It's all a done deal and the sign is back home," said Gough. Gough said he expects to light up his sign as soon as two of the letters are repaired. It took one mediation session to end the months-long feud between Gough and Redmen Hall building owner Jeff Chamberlain. They were scrapping over the city's only permitted commercial neon sign. Advertisement Chamberlain has owned the circa-1880 building for 15 years. The sign was originally attached to Redmen Hall and should remain there, he has said. But during the Jan. 2 mediation session, Chamberlain agreed to sell the sign to the Goughs "in the interest of being a good neighbor and for the good of Jacksonville," he said. "We agreed to sell the sign to Bud and he agreed to pay for it," said Chamberlain. "As to how much he paid, we can't say because we signed a confidentiality agreement." The sign was draped in a dismal gray plastic tarp last year at the Goughs' request after they moved their business, the J'Ville Tavern, two doors down on California Street to a property Gough purchased. Gough had assumed the popular watering hole's familiar sign would move with the business he has owned for seven years. When Chamberlain balked, Gough requested the sign be covered in July 2006 and said he would sue if it was displayed. Gough said he has trademark rights to the name and the little miner image on the large neon sign. But the city ordered the tarp removed in time for the city's Victorian Christmas celebration. City Planner Scott Clay said earlier that the Historical and Architectural Review Commission initially approved the sign's move. But city leaders decided to steer clear of the issue once the legal battle began, said Clay. The sign might not retain its protected status if it were physically altered, other than moving it, warned Clay. It is recognized as a landmark and can continue as such if it remains the same. Otherwise it will probably come under HARC review, he said. In December, Chamberlain said he removed the tarp to comply with the city's request. He wanted to keep the historic sign, but he didn't want it to confuse people about his building's new business — The Stage Coach Saloon. [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com