Thanks to a $1.34 million grant from the state of Oregon, the Jacksonville fire station will receive an overdue expansion and seismic reinforcement. The scope of the seismic work to the brick 1950’s-ear structure will be similar to what was done to reinforce the Old County Courthouse, now revitalized as New City Hall.
The Seismic Rehabilitation […]
August 28 the Southern Oregon Historical Society takes you back to an era when drive-in movies were a popular pastime, but with a modern twist – a live concert performance!
Friday, August 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, lead vocalist, guitarist, and mandolinist for the Fret Drifters, performs live at Hanley Farm. Nick will have your hands clapping and […]
Join the Jacksonville Rotary Club for a fun and coronavirus-friendly Poker Run on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, from 1:00-7:00pm. Players will purchase a scorecard for $25 and draw a playing card at each of the seven Jacksonville wineries (no purchase required). At the […]
There is nothing more relaxing to me than floating on the calm water of a lake. In the Applegate Valley, we have one of those liquidly jewels that was finished just 40 years ago. I know the age of the lake because I have a picture of our 8-month-old son, Josh, sitting on a rock […]
City Council Elections Approaching—As a reminder, the City Council adopted a temporary ordinance aimed at maintaining social distancing and reducing the spread of the corona virus disease. Ordinance 2020-02 enables City Council and Mayoral candidates in the upcoming General Election to skip the process of obtaining 20 signatures from registered voters to be placed on […]
We
When my country ‘tis of thee
Becomes my country ‘tis of me
We all suffer
When sweet land of liberty
Fills with bitterness between you and me
We all lose
Where opinions give us pride
Understanding gives us wisdom
Where the me meets the we
Is where we need to be
Of this I sing
~Frank De Luca
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Liz Pursell was respected by all who knew her for her honesty, willingness to help friends and neighbors, as well as her attention to detail with local projects. I first met Liz years ago when I became involved with Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts, an annual event to raise funds for the expansion of Jacksonville Community […]
The end of March welcomed a new business to the city of Jacksonville. Hier Holistic “Crop & Critter Shop” opened on March 28 at 660 N 5th Street, next door to Gary West Artisan Smoked Meats. The store provides everything from pet and garden supplies to equipment and feed for local farmers, with a focus […]
Here is my story about my financial planner making the extra effort to make sure I’m being taken care of: A planned trip to visit my son for a week turned into a two month stay when the virus hit. Upon returning to Pioneer Village, I was quarantined for 14 days in my room.
My financial […]
How to practice Regenerative Agriculture in your back yard.
We know that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential if we are to counter the climate change crisis that global warming is imposing on us. We also know that drawing down the atmospheric concentration of these gases will contribute substantially to addressing the problem. The evidence […]
On June 13, members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association gathered at the Beekman Arboretum to thank recently-retired members of its Board of Directors. Pictured here are Mark Burkhalter who served for 20 years, Skip Stokes who served for 15 years, and Charley Wilson who served for 12 years. In remarks by Executive Director Larry Smith, […]
It’s that time of year when the purple lavender buds are jockeying for equality with the deep, lush green of the lavender plants below. It’s a short-lived battle between the two and the magnificent riot of purple always wins as we head into July.
As we all venture out cautiously this summer, lavender farms are a […]
Just because you choose not to go out, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a garden tour. The Soroptimist North Valley group has created a virtual tour of eight diverse gardens: two Talent country gardens, three intimate Talent pollinator gardens, two lovely Ashland gardens, and the Shakespeare Garden at Hanley Farm.
Your optional donation will go to […]
MEDFORD, OR – Britt announces that the popular Happy Together Tour and Best of Britt benefit, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
In its eighth year, the Best of Britt is a popular Britt extravaganza featuring a fun-filled evening of food, spirits and music […]
This question comes up from time to time and the correct answer is…. not yet! The City of Jacksonville, the Forest Park Volunteers and some volunteers from local equestrian groups have been working for about a year to be able to permit horse riding within Forest Park. Currently, horses are NOT allowed in the Forest […]
City Council Meeting 6/2/20—In staff reports, City Administrator Jeff Alvis provided an update on several city projects: 1) the Bybee Drive overlay/ paving project was completed ahead of schedule and under-budget. 2) The city received word that a $1.4 million “seismic” grant had been approved to upgrade the current Fire Hall and that a report […]
May 1, 2020
BUDGET MESSAGE
2020-2021
Welcome to the Budget Committee meetings for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It is our privilege to present the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
We understand there are potential budgetary impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic. […]
May 2020 has been designated as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon. During the 2019 wildfire season, 250,000 acres of land in the Northwest were consumed by wildfire, with almost 80,000 acres burned in Oregon. Each year over 70 percent of Oregon’s wildfires are started by people, usually by escaped debris burning and unattended campfires.
Federal, state […]
We are sorry to announce that the traditional Children’s Festival will not take place this July. During these uncertain times, the health and well-being of all must be first and foremost. The Storytelling Guild remains committed to bringing the magic of our beloved Festival to families in creative ways this summer. We have an exciting […]
This post was originally published on Naturalpath.net.
If you’re like me, you have a few antioxidant supplements in your medicine cabinet. This is probably because you’ve been trained to think that oxidation in the body is bad, leading to rapid aging, inflammation, and increased all-cause mortality. Is this actually true? Is oxidation killing us and does supplementing […]
June 4, 2020—After careful consideration and with an abundance of caution, the Rogue Valley Symphony announces the cancellation of the fall portion of their 2020-2021 season, which encompasses the planned performances in September, October, and November of 2020. RVS concerts will resume once we are confident that it is safe for our staff, musicians and […]
Every morning at Ruch Outdoor Community School, students, staff, parents and community members greeted each other with smiles, hugs, high fives and fellowship that set the tone for the day. We checked in face to face, shared stories, read facial expressions, performed silly skits, read poems, danced to music with no thought of “social distancing”. […]
Dr. Seth Raymond Weintraub, 80, of Jacksonville, Oregon, died peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born September 22, 1939 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Seth received his BA degree from Marietta College in Ohio. […]
There are many facets in this time of uncertainty. Some moments have been spent in solitude and in uneasy experiences. Other moments have welcomed the opportunity to being OK whilst stuck in a small space looking for entertainment in odd and giggly ways. While some moments have wrapped-up lives that […]
One could say, I’ve been working on this message for nearly thirteen years. So, thank you Donna Briggs for allowing me to take over your column this month. Makes me happy!
Many of you don’t know me, but certainly many of you do. I’m Britt’s Director of House Operations, Bow Seltzer, and I’m retiring in a […]
If you’re lucky enough to have a nice neighbor and want to tell the world about him/her, this is your chance! The Jacksonville Review is honoring the citizens who make this such a unique place to live, but we need your help!
Please send us your comments by describing what makes them so important to you […]
In its effort to protect public health in the age of the corona virus, the City Council adopted a temporary ordinance aimed at maintaining social distancing and reducing the spread of the disease. Ordinance 2020-02 will now enable City Council and Mayoral candidates in the upcoming General Election to skip the process of obtaining 20 […]
MEDFORD, OR – Like so many performing arts organizations and businesses, Britt is now faced with the challenge of carving our path in an uncertain world. Today, Governor Brown issued a mandate canceling all large gatherings, including concerts or large sporting events, through at least September 2020. Due to this mandate, and out of an […]
UPDATE APRIL 4, 2020—McKee Bridge Historical Society has postponed McKee Bridge Day, potentially to September 12, but the Creativity Contest for students grades K-8 is ON. Students can email submissions that can be put into a digital form — for example, .doc file of an essay, scan a drawing, video a skit. Or we will […]
[SOUTHERN OREGON] April 22, 2020, Three waste management companies in Southern Oregon – Republic Services, Rogue Disposal & Recycling, and Southern Oregon Sanitation – are pleased to announce that #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs will now be accepted in curbside recycling carts and at local recycle depots. As a result of the global […]
2020 Britt Festival Orchestra Season Update in Light of Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic
After careful consideration, Britt Music & Arts Festival’s Board of Directors, staff, and musicians of the Britt Orchestra Committee have agreed the 2020 BFO Season cannot proceed as we had planned. All previously scheduled performances between July 31 – August 16, 2020 have been […]
MEDFORD, OR – Due to frequently changing circumstances created by the spread of COVID-19, Britt Music & Arts Festival has postponed its third and final 2020 Britt Presents Season Announcement until further notice. The announcement had previously been rescheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020. Over the coming weeks, Britt will monitor local, state, and federal […]
UPDATE, MAY 3, 2020—Don’t miss this opportunity to get a bit of history to plant in your garden! Attached is an updated list of Heritage Plants still available for sale at Hanley Farm. If you compare this list with the original Press Release of April 28, you can see selections […]
Earth Day is 50! Even while we are cloistered at home because of the coronavirus, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) cannot let this important day pass […]
Mercy Flights Inc. announced a change in leadership after the retirement of CEO, Doug Stewart. The board named Jacksonville resident and Mercy Flights board member, Mike Burrill, Jr. as its interim CEO and has also launched a nationwide search for a full-time replacement. Stewart noted, “I’m confident that Mercy Flights will continue its 70-year legacy […]
Caring for the Caregiver – Submitted for the May 2020 issue
Caregiving, in general, can be very isolating, and online support groups can be a wonderful tool for those of you who are homebound and just need to communicate your thoughts and feelings with another caregiver. They are completely free, allow you to get help anytime […]
Coronavirus. I am sick of the word, and not in the coughing and contraction of pneumonia way. It has claimed, through its villainous reign of terror, a spring break vacation, a scholarship competition, my last few months of high school (ever), my senior prom, my graduation, and all of the […]
Hopefully, by the time this article is printed, the COVID-19 pandemic is in its waning moments. Also, by the time this article is read, most of us will probably be a little tired about reading about it. It is likely that some of the information and […]
Jacksonville – Robert “Bob” Eugene Stevens, 92, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Medford following a bout with pneumonia.
Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Anita (Everson) Stevens, his sons, Ritchie (Julie) and Nathan (Juliet) and 4 granddaughters.
Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of Fred and […]
The other day someone asked me to compare the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on citizen‘s lives with the aftermath of Pearl Harbor during World War 2. I can start by saying that nothing else in my ninety years on this planet has […]
April 3, 2020—MEDFORD, OR – Due to quickly changing circumstances surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and resulting artist schedule changes, Britt Music & Arts Festival has decided to postpone its third 2020 Britt Presents Announcement, originally scheduled for April 9, 2020, to be held on May 8, 2020. As previously announced, the Annual Season Announcement […]
Stanley W. Lyon was born in San Diego, CA on April 15, 1939 to Jeanette and Hamilton P. Lyon of Chula Vista, CA. He attended public schools in Chula Vista, graduating from Chula Vista High School in 1957. He enrolled at San Diego State University receiving his Bachelor of […]
Martha Anne Dubé, 98, passed away March 20, 2020 at her home in Pioneer Village, Jacksonville, Oregon.
Martha was born to Philip and Hazel Feddersohn in Monrovia, California on September 7, 1921.
She led an idyllic childhood as the eldest daughter of three on their farm.
She attended University of California, Berkeley […]
Medford, OR: Doug Morse is celebrating his 30-year anniversary as a Real Estate Broker and recently received a Top 1% Award from John L Scott Real Estate (JLS). Morse has been affiliated with JLS for ten years and he has received 10 consecutive Top […]
Check www.roguevalleynursery.com for class cancellation notifications. Nursery is now open to retail customers by appointment only. All classes begin at 10:00am and are located at Shooting Star Nursery unless indicated otherwise. Space is limited, so please be sure to register at www.roguevalleynursery.com/class. A minimum of 5 attendees is needed for a […]
Kimball’s Artisan Wines describes itself as a “neighborhood bottle shop focusing on sustainably farmed and produced artisan wines,” but it has quickly become one of those unique places that make Jacksonville unlike anywhere else. A focus on community and a heartfelt respect for the craft of winemaking has produced a shop that is exceptional in […]
Thanks to all of the support we have received from you during the 80 years of Jacksonville Garden Club’s Spring and Holiday fund raising, we have been able to provide many scholarships for local students’ college experiences in a variety of environmental fields.
This year […]
The soaring sounds of the orchestra can be heard at Ruch Outdoor Community School. With the help of our very generous community, funds raised at the annual auction allowed adding orchestra instruction beginning in the third grade.
The motivation behind our music enrichment program was based on the plethora of studies focusing on various music-centered strategies […]
At the March 3 meeting, the City Council appointed 5 applicants to a Citizens Advisory Committee that will work on updating Jacksonville’s Development Code. The members who were appointed are Don Reordan, Mike Thornton, Scott Selbe, Beverly Smith, and Diane Helmer. The committee is expected to begin work soon on the code update.
Pending approval by […]
Spring is here! The sun is out, flowers are in bloom, and it’s time to celebrate!
EVENT CANCELED – Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Annual Heritage Plant Sale, Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26, 10:00am-3:00pm (gates open at 9:00am on the 25th for SOHS members).
Earlier this year, SOHS volunteers propagated […]