Let’s Talk Turkeys – by Sindy Harris

The topic of the hour this month has been the wild turkeys in Jacksonville.  A number of residents have complained bitterly about the turkeys on social media; specifically, that Jacksonville has too many of them; residents feed the turkeys, and they are becoming nuisances and more aggressive.  Of course, there are many people, like myself, […]

By |2024-02-19T12:02:50-08:00February 19th, 2024|Letters to the Editor, Now|2 Comments

Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville Presented 7 Recommendations to City Council – by Cindy Rasmussen

Jacksonville Review – September 2023

In keeping with our policy of full transparency, our group, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, presented Mayor Donna Bowen, City Administrator Jeff Alvis, and Councilor Ken Gregg, a set of seven initial recommendations for consideration.

This meeting took place August 9, 2023, and the full presentation was sent to the entire City […]

By |2023-09-27T17:45:01-07:00September 1st, 2023|Community, Letters to the Editor, Now|Comments Off on Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville Presented 7 Recommendations to City Council – by Cindy Rasmussen

Affection for Our Jacksonville PD – by Diana Crabtree Green, CPA

Jacksonville Review – September 2023

When talking with others about living here, I usually sum up Jacksonville as “a quaint little bubble.” This reflects endearment for our city’s historic charm and moreover that I feel safe living here. Jacksonville appears largely protected from many of the issues challenging areas nearby. Crimes in our town tend to […]

By |2023-09-01T15:12:37-07:00September 1st, 2023|Letters to the Editor, Now|Comments Off on Affection for Our Jacksonville PD – by Diana Crabtree Green, CPA

Phase 1 Action Plan to Stop the Speeders – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

Summer greetings to all our residents and visitors! When I first stood before the City Council in February of this year, I had no idea that my serious concerns about speeding in town were so widespread and significant. At our May 24 Town Hall meeting, more than 50 people, many of whom had not been […]

By |2023-09-27T17:45:23-07:00July 27th, 2023|Community, Letters to the Editor, Now|Comments Off on Phase 1 Action Plan to Stop the Speeders – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

Letter to the Editor: Pickleball Player’s Letter to City Council – by John Jorgenson

July 19, 2023—Whit, Hope all is well…I know you have an interest in the pickleball saga and thought you might want to see a copy of what I read to the Jacksonville City Council today.
John Jorgenson

My name is John Jorgenson I live @ 810 Bybee Drive in Jacksonville

I would like to address the comments in […]

By |2023-07-19T15:56:40-07:00July 19th, 2023|Letters to the Editor, Now|3 Comments

Don’t Pick on Pickleball – by Dave Doi

Jacksonville Review – June 2023 issue

The Mayor and City Council are again facing the pickleball controversy in our town. In March, they voted to prohibit pickleball on Sunday and to limit the hours of play on the other days. This compromise did not placate the small group of neighbors; it only strengthened their resolve to […]

By |2023-06-29T12:10:18-07:00May 22nd, 2023|Letters to the Editor, Publisher's View|Comments Off on Don’t Pick on Pickleball – by Dave Doi

Letter of Thanks to The Review

On behalf of Sterling Creek Antiques, Mark and I would like to thank the Jacksonville Review for the wonderful opportunity to tell our neighbors we are here and offer our inventory and expertise to them.  We have had a wonderful response our first four months […]

By |2020-09-30T14:19:52-07:00March 5th, 2013|About Jacksonville, Featured Stories, Heroes and Achievers, Letters to the Editor|Comments Off on Letter of Thanks to The Review

Smith Attack Lacks Facts

The underlying theme of the recall effort being led by Hubert Smith is that Jacksonville has residents ready, willing and to able support a volunteer fire department. On the contrary, those Smith snidely claims will put down their lattes and glasses of pinot noir and pick up a fire ladder are too busy with family, career and other volunteer work to do so.

By |2011-01-08T13:56:13-08:00January 8th, 2011|Letters to the Editor|Comments Off on Smith Attack Lacks Facts

THE FUTURE OF OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT?

Please read first two recent Letters to the Editor upon which the following commentary is based:
Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department
Letter from Mr. Dick Ames regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire department

My Fellow Residents and Neighbors:

A casual reading of Mr. Smith’s letter might lead one to conclude […]

By |2020-09-30T14:22:59-07:00December 6th, 2010|Community Resources, Editor's Special Commentary, Letters to the Editor, Public Resources|Comments Off on THE FUTURE OF OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT?

Letter from Mr. Dick Ames regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire department

I am deeply concerned about the movement that is under way to reshape our Fire Department from the current structure of six professional fire service members, augmented with interns and volunteers, to a volunteer fire department. While I respect and support the work and dedication of volunteers and what they accomplish, I strongly believe that an all-Volunteer Fire Department will place our citizens and neighbors at risk.

By |2020-09-30T14:22:59-07:00December 6th, 2010|Letters to the Editor|1 Comment

Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department

A National Fire Protection Assn report tabulates the median number of paid firefighters for populations of 25,000 to 49,999 at 1.27 persons. The result of a nationwide survey, this gives an idea of the most common staffing levels however it does not reflect a recommendation by the NFPA. Jacksonville now has 6 full-time equivalent firefighters and the department has projected an 11-person department by FY 2013-2014. This would take the present $541,000 fire budget to $1,400,000 by FY 2012-2013.

By |2020-09-30T14:22:59-07:00December 6th, 2010|Letters to the Editor|Comments Off on Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department
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