CELEBRATING HER STORY – by Belita Palu-ay

Belita’s Space – March 2024

Jacksonville has so much to celebrate and so many wonderful individuals to honor during Women’s History Month.

Historically, small towns are defined by the culture of their Main Street. Jacksonville’s California Street is so much more than the center of our historic landmark town. It is so much more than our visual […]

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Britt Festival Orchestra Announces 2024 Season

JACKSONVILLE, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2024 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 13 – 29, 2024. Under the leadership of Artistic Advisor Peter Bay and Guest Conductor Alexandra Arrieche, the Orchestra’s 62nd season highlights film music alongside beloved classical favorites. The season features […]

By |2024-02-26T13:05:28-08:00February 26th, 2024|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|0 Comments

Who? Who? WHO? – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – March 2024

CARTOONIST DAVID SIPRESS NAILED IT with his recent illustration in the The New Yorker, titled “Two Baby Boomers Watch the Grammys.”

Two old geezers (Hey, that’s us!) sit on a sofa in front of their telly, watching the festivities. The individual thought bubbles above their heads read, “Who?” “Who?” “Who?” And […]

THE MOST EFFECTIVE HOME RENOVATIONS TO INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – March 2024

WHETHER YOU’RE THINKING OF SELLING in the next six months or a few years down the road, remodeling with return on your investment in mind is a smart financial move. Few investments recoup more than 100% of their cost, but collectively, there are several inexpensive home improvements that […]

By |2024-03-11T18:22:30-07:00March 5th, 2024|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|0 Comments

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – March 2024

IF THERE IS ONE THING that keeps our clients up at night, it is the question, “What will my health care costs be in retirement?” Of course, the answer to this question depends on the health and longevity of each individual client, but we can use actuarial estimates to […]

ACCOLADES AND AWARDS – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – March 2024

JANUARY 14, 2024, brought a well-received event to Jacksonville, in the form of Chamber Music when Jacksonville Oregon Friends of Classical Music presented  the first of three world-class winter chamber music performances scheduled this year. It was former Mayor Paul Becker’s dream to bring musical performances to […]

A PATH PAVED BY ANONYMOUS – by Abby McKee

News from Britt Hill – March 2024

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! This year, the Britt Festival Orchestra is proud to present several extraordinary women on our stage. I’m grateful to live in a time and place when orchestras are finally taking note of the many women who have performed and created extraordinary works for orchestra. […]

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MARRIED WOMEN: EMBRACING SOLO TRAVEL – by Jamie Collins

Find Your Elsewhere – March 2024

AS A RESTAURANT OWNER, I have the privilege of conversing with several individuals, including married couples. My other business, Elsewhere Travel, often comes up in these discussions, leading to a topic that I find quite interesting—the differing travel preferences between spouses.

In my conversations, I have noticed […]

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THE WARMTH OF LIVE MUSIC – by Belita Palu-ay

Belita’s Space – February 2024

One thing that does not change with the seasons in our historic landmark town is access to truly great live music. The Rogue Valley is blessed with an abundant natural resource of exceptionally-talented musicians.

The charm of seeing these artists here in Jacksonville is the intimacy of the shows and the range […]

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WINTER WONDERS IN SOUTHERN OREGON – by Graham Farran

Discovering Southern Oregon – February 2024

WINTER IS THE TIME TO ENJOY skiing on snow-covered mountains, ice fishing on frozen alpine lakes, fly fishing on rushing rivers, storm watching on the wild coastline or sipping wine by a warm fireplace. Southern Oregon provides winter activities for everyone and here are some of our favorites.

Skiing—With majestic views […]

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WELCOME LUNAR NEW YEAR ON BRITT HILL – Schedule of Events – by Peggy Dover

Jacksonville Review – February 2024

UPDATED WITH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 02/15/24—please see link below.

THE SOUTHERN OREGON CHINESE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (SOCCA), with openhanded support from sponsors, is once again blowing a refreshing breath of early spring our way. The Chinese New Year celebration in February has been conspicuously absent for the past few years. Now, the event […]

By |2024-02-15T10:58:32-08:00February 1st, 2024|Now, Peggy Dover|1 Comment

EASY EGG FOO YOUNG & SMASHED ASIAN CUKE SALAD – by Erika Bishop

Easy Recipes from the Pot Rack – February 2024

Egg Foo Young has been a popular item on Chinese menus in America since the mid-1800’s yet some have argued that it’s really not a Chinese creation at all. Well, that’s just crazy talk because history tells us otherwise and our little town of Jacksonville might have […]

By |2024-02-14T19:35:15-08:00February 1st, 2024|Featured Stories, Pot Rack Easy Recipes|Comments Off on EASY EGG FOO YOUNG & SMASHED ASIAN CUKE SALAD – by Erika Bishop

WHAT’S IN A NOSE? “MAESTRO” – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – February 2024

WHEN WE HEARD that actor/writer/director Bradley Cooper was planning a bio-pic about Leonard Bernstein, we were stoked. Bernstein stands as perhaps America’s greatest conductor/composer, listed historically and globally among icons such as Mozart and Beethoven. As for Cooper, we praised his abilities in this column in 2018, for his work […]

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THE HEART OF SUCCESS – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – February 2024

FOR BEING SO COLD AND BLEAK, February is a pretty darned happy month. There’s the lunar new year with its celebration of new beginnings and opportunities for success, and Valentine’s Day, stirring thoughts of the heart (it also stirs groundhogs, but I’d like to focus on the heart; if you love […]

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OREGON’S CLIMATE & HOUSING CONCERNS LEADS TO MAJOR TRANSPORTATION REFORMS – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – February 2024

OREGON’S WORK TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CONCERNS has been in progress for over a decade, starting with the establishment of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by the legislature in 2007. In the State of Oregon, the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions is from transportation. To help reduce greenhouse […]

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WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON? – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – February 2024

AS WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR, we can’t help but ask if 2024 will be the year that everything finally feels “normal” for investors. Stocks and bonds have been trying to escape the shadow of the pandemic, but lingering inflation has been a reminder of the lasting impacts of […]

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STATE OF THE CITY / FEBRUARY 2024 – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – February 2024

WELCOME TO 2024 EVERYONE. It’s always a bittersweet moment saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new. We are another year older, but hopefully starting the next twelve months fresh and renewed. 2023 was a quiet, but a busy year. I would like to briefly […]

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BRITT’S WARMING UP! – by Abby McKee

News from Britt Hill – February 2024

IT’S FEBRUARY! The days are getting longer, and there’s plenty of news to share from the Britt hill.

You might have noticed that we’ve been announcing shows in a different way this year. After talking with plenty of you about the desire to organize […]

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Britt Festival Orchestra Announces Two 2024 Guest Conductors

MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces that its 2024 Britt Festival Orchestra season will be led by a pair of guest conductors: Peter Bay and Alexandra Arrieche.

Following the departure of Teddy Abrams, and prior to launching its search for the Britt Festival Orchestra’s next conductor, the Britt Festival Orchestra will […]

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Jerry & Larry – Sensational Senior Swimmers

When CrossFit became an aggravation for Jerry Greer, at age 83,  he jumped back in the pool for his fitness routine. He’d been an active swimmer in high school and during his time in the Marine Corps. Today, he’s in the pool five days a week, and swims 1500 yards.

Around the pool deck at Superior […]

By |2023-11-29T18:07:22-08:00November 29th, 2023|Community, Now, Sensational Seniors|Comments Off on Jerry & Larry – Sensational Senior Swimmers

The Original Southern Oregon Grandma2Go Retires

Jacksonville Review – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

In 2015, Jacksonville resident Linda Otto founded a nonprofit to support new mothers who had no extended family members living nearby. Since then, the Grandmas2Go Family Coaches program has served hundreds of families in Southern Oregon with loving care from a volunteer grandma! By connecting the generations, this program has […]

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Celebrate Victorian Christmas in Jacksonville – by Peggy Dover

It’s time to embrace the joy of the season and celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way as only historic Jacksonville can—with Jacksonville’s Victorian Christmas Celebration!

This annual, highly-anticipated event is thanks to much hard work by dedicated individuals who make Victorian Christmas not only possible, but enjoyable for all! Volunteers and chamber members work like elves […]

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Apple-licious Pastry Roses plus a Caramel Apple Martini – by Erika Bishop

Easy Recipes from the Pot Rack – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

If you’re the kind of host who likes to serve your guests something special but you don’t have the time required to spend hours in the kitchen, this fabulous, easy dessert is for you! It looks stunning but doesn’t require a pastry chefs degree. And the […]

By |2023-12-13T13:23:19-08:00November 29th, 2023|Featured Stories, Pot Rack Easy Recipes|Comments Off on Apple-licious Pastry Roses plus a Caramel Apple Martini – by Erika Bishop

Happy Holidays from Britt! – by Abby McKee

News from Britt Hill – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

I can’t believe it’s the holiday season already! Wasn’t it just summer on the Britt hill? Yet here we are in the season of gratitude, giving, and—if your traditions are anything like mine—eating.

There’s so much on my list to be grateful for: this extraordinary community, our beautiful venue, […]

By |2023-12-13T13:22:58-08:00November 29th, 2023|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Happy Holidays from Britt! – by Abby McKee

Jacksonville 2.0 – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

Jacksonville has seen many changes since the pandemic and we’re about to see more. While other cities have emerged from the pandemic weaker, with the loss of residents, retailers and restaurants, Jacksonville has emerged intact, stronger, and more desirable to both locals and tourists alike. Jacksonville is changing […]

By |2023-12-13T13:22:43-08:00November 29th, 2023|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off on Jacksonville 2.0 – by Graham Farran

Out of the Darkness – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

Winter is arrived, wrapping us in deepest darkness. The sun sits suspended on an invisible threshold, its solstice marking both an end and a beginning, a tipping point. The power, the crisis of this moment, was keenly felt by our ancestors. The myths and ritual celebrations surrounding the return of […]

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Winter Holidays in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

I love this time of the year in Jacksonville. We have enjoyed our beautiful show of fall leaf color from our deciduous trees, fire danger season is past, and I’m looking forward to enjoying the winter holiday season with family and friends.

The City of Jacksonville has […]

By |2023-11-29T14:31:38-08:00November 29th, 2023|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Winter Holidays in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen

Bands On Film – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

We have good news and bad news.  Or, more accurately, good news and sad news.

We’re wildly happy that Jacksonville is home to the Britt Music and Arts Festival, and felt thrilled throughout the recent season as Executive Director Abby McKee handily demonstrated her prowess at the helm. Yet there’s […]

By |2023-11-29T14:16:16-08:00November 29th, 2023|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on Bands On Film – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

2024 Market Predictions – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

By now, everyone knows that the demand for housing has been in a slump as homebuyers wait, hoping the market will become more affordable. Home prices are still near all-time highs, and recently the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a 23-year high. Despite this, there are […]

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Roth Conversions Could Help Minimize Lifetime Taxes – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – Dec 2023/Jan 2024

Taxes are something that are always on investor’s minds. With record-high fiscal deficits and the “sunsetting” of the Trump tax cuts after 2025, a lot of people have raised concerns that their future tax rates will be going up. Last month we tackled the subject of gifting and […]

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Let There Be Light! – Victorian Christmas in Jacksonville – by Peggy Dover

“Christmas! Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”~Washington Irving

Nowhere is that genial flame more joyfully felt than in Jacksonville during our festive Victorian Christmas. Once more, this merry old town will resonate with all things bright and captivating.

We begin the annual tradition […]

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New in Town – by Belita Palu-ay

Jacksonville Review – November 2023

To help keep up-to-date on the recent changes in the business community, this month we explore what’s “New in Town,” with a fun feature on page 4 by Associate Editor Belita Palu-ay. Thanks for supporting LOCAL and Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the Review!

 

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Fresh Cranberry Orange Drop Cookies – by Erika Bishop

Easy Recipes from the Pot Rack – November 2023

You may have noticed from this column that I’m not much of a baker. I’m more of a savory kinda gal. But this simple cookie is one I love because it’s easy and perfect for any holiday celebration. It’s also lower on the sweet scale with a […]

By |2023-11-08T14:20:48-08:00October 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, Pot Rack Easy Recipes|Comments Off on Fresh Cranberry Orange Drop Cookies – by Erika Bishop

Unexpected Costs of Buying a Home – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – November 2023

Buying a new home is exciting, but also one of the biggest investments a person will make. While some costs like property taxes, insurance and maintenance are often considered by many home buyers, there are other costs that should be considered. And it’s important to consider how some […]

By |2023-11-08T14:20:22-08:00October 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on Unexpected Costs of Buying a Home – by Sandy J. Brown

Gifting Done Right – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – November 2023

It’s that time of year when Jacksonville lights up in all its holiday splendor. And as we approach year-end, many of us will be thinking about gifts. Perhaps for you this means buying gifts at one of our California Street boutiques. But for some, it may also mean giving […]

By |2023-10-27T12:20:32-07:00October 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, On Money and More|Comments Off on Gifting Done Right – by Erich & Matt Patten

Police Protection in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – November 2023

On October 3, 2023, City Council voted to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and directed staff to come up with a timeline to rebuild our police department staff. The purpose of the agreement is to provide police services to the City […]

By |2023-10-27T11:59:35-07:00October 26th, 2023|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Police Protection in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen

Da Doo Run Run Run, Da Doo Run Run – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – November 2023

This is dedicated… to the one I love…

Or, more accurately, the ONES WE love. We’re thinking about “the girl groups,” teenage vocalists that had as much to do with the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll as Elvis Presley, or as the Sears catalog’s guitar page.

You know of whom we speak. […]

By |2023-10-27T11:59:27-07:00October 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on Da Doo Run Run Run, Da Doo Run Run – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

Jacksonville’s Haunted Trolley Returns – by Peggy Dover

Jacksonville Review – October 2023

What ghostly tales and phantoms hide behind the curtained windows of Jacksonville’s historical homes? Find out, if you dare, with a nighttime ride on a haunted trolley. This year’s haunted trollies have surprises galore for the unsuspecting rider. Two storylines run through the narrative—one true and one pure fiction, with special […]

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Quilting Circle of Support Needed – by Belita Palu-ay

Jacksonville Review – October 2023

Debbie Carruthers, owner of Country Quilts, inherited her store and her ability to mend beloved heirlooms from her mother Marge Wall, who started the family business in 1987. Unfortunately the condition of Jacksonville’s oldest surviving retailer calls for repair beyond the power of needle and thread. 

“We’re struggling. We’re trying. I […]

By |2023-10-02T11:26:28-07:00September 26th, 2023|Belita Palu-ay, Now|5 Comments

Mulligatawny Soup for the Soul – by Erika Bishop

Easy Recipes from the Pot Rack – October 2023

It’s soup season! This year I present a personal favorite of mine—Mulligatawny soup. It’s a yummy, curry-flavored cream soup with so much complexity that your family will think you slaved for hours. And yes, there are a fair amount ingredients, but don’t let that scare you. The […]

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That’s My Story – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – October 2023

Well my friends, here we are. As I write this in early September, the light has taken on that warm, melancholic hue that signals the end of summer. Every year at this time I find myself in a reflective reverie and this year has not a little bit to reflect upon: […]

By |2023-10-12T13:24:03-07:00September 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off on That’s My Story – by Kate Ingram

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – by Abby McKee

News from Britt Hill – October 2023

Well. I think we all experienced it: the end of August was a real doozy.

I think by now, everyone has heard that Britt canceled four shows due to smoke. What a heartbreaker! We had a gorgeous season, but those four shows constituted 10% of our total programming. Like all […]

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A Helluva Town – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – October 2023

You know that television commercial that seems to get recycled every few years? The one where the old lady pitifully moans, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”

This isn’t about that. Although it might as well be.

Our personal pitiful moan this month is: “Help! We’ve traveled and we can’t […]

By |2023-09-27T12:31:20-07:00September 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on A Helluva Town – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Color of Fall – by Graham Farran

Discovering Southern Oregon – October 2023

Fall is the time of year when pumpkins and squash are harvested, ciders are brewed, and the leaves turn from green into a beautiful array of vibrant reds, warm oranges, golden yellows, and rustic browns—making the landscape look like a painting. October and November are a delight to our senses […]

By |2023-09-29T13:58:32-07:00September 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|1 Comment

The Impact of Higher Interest Rates on Housing – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – October 2023

As homebuyers adjust to mortgage rates that have climbed to their highest level in more than two decades, it has led to some real transitions in the housing market. Home affordability has emerged as a major issue due to low inventory and increased borrowing costs. Although average home […]

By |2023-09-27T12:29:00-07:00September 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on The Impact of Higher Interest Rates on Housing – by Sandy J. Brown

Navigating the Transition – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – October 2023

The broader US economy is built upon the successes of small businesses. In fact, there are nearly 27 million small businesses nationwide! And Jacksonville is no exception. As anyone can tell from walking down California Street, small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. As an entrepreneur, you work […]

By |2023-09-27T12:28:50-07:00September 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, On Money and More|Comments Off on Navigating the Transition – by Erich & Matt Patten

The Pickleball Issue – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – October 2023

At the end of the September 6 City Council meeting, I left the building with a heavy heart, after the Council had to vote on a difficult agenda item. At this meeting, your City Council had to make yet another decision regarding our current Tennis/Pickleball courts at […]

By |2023-09-27T12:28:37-07:00September 26th, 2023|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on The Pickleball Issue – by Mayor Donna Bowen
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