Jacksonville’s Art Amble induced me to make what appeared to be an impulse buy, even though I was quite familiar with the oil painting in question. Created in Yelapa, Mexico, it features a peasant woman sweeping a street. I fell in love with her the […]
This Friday's presentation of 1776 at Old City Hall begins at 6:30 PM!
The sign at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Medford features a tag line that would do a Madison Avenue advertising agency proud. It says, “Healing Children at the Speed of Love.”
Cemetery Clean-up Saturday, March 19! Lunch Provided!
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Volunteers needed for a “paint the kitchen” party Sunday, January 23 at 1:00 pm - 225 S. 3rd Street
When you don't agree with public officials you vote them out of office, the recall process should be used only when an official does something illegal...
Seems to me the recall organizers are out of touch with the community. I am a homeowner in Jacksonville for 13 years and I appreciate the Fire Department services...
Councilwoman Donna Schatz has served the city of Jacksonville faithfully and diligently. She deserves to remain in office. I am voting NO on this recall...
The peaceful community of Jacksonville is in real turmoil because of Hube Smith's irrational and expensive recall efforts.
January 4, 2011
To: The Jacksonville City Council
Paul Becker, Christina Duanne, Paul Hayes, Jim Lewis
Donna Schatz, Dan Winterburn
CC: City Administrator Paul Wyntergreen, Jan Garcia, Fire Chief Arnold
From: Whitman Parker
In December, 2010, I was involved in an email discussion with Hubert Smith during which time I challenged him to provide the City Council with a list of […]
Paul Becker named new Mayor and David Jesser as new Councilor. Nice council meeting with lots of passion - read more soon at www.thejacksonvillereview.com
I’ve had the privilege of serving as one of your City Councilors since 1995 and am proud of my many accomplishments, including representing the best interests of the seniors in our community and preserving and enhancing open space and parkland. Likewise, my goal is to represent the best wishes of the majority of voters.
On January […]
I have some personal experience with regard to the professionalism of the Jacksonville Fire Department and their emergency response team.
A little history might help put the Jacksonville Department level of service and funding issues in perspective.
Fire department staffing and funding depends on the desired “service level” and what are you personally willing to pay...
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
A casual reading of Mr. Smith’s letter might lead one to conclude […]
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.
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.
Gather at the McCully House Saturday, November 27th at 4:30 pm for the lighting of a 25 foot Christmas tree with hundreds of lights.
Well-known and liked Jacksonville wine maker, John Guerrero, opens wine tasting room inside Élan Art Gallery
Michael & Mary Kell, the founders of Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee, brought home a Gold and two Silver Medals at the 2010 Best Coffee in Oregon Invitational Championship held at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. GoodBean was the only coffee roaster to win medal honors in three out of the four categories for Best Coffee […]