Fire Season Around the Corner – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Wildland fire season this year is predicted to be one of the worst in years...
Business Spotlight – Renaissance Upholstery
Raul and Kathleen moved their very successful business from Santa Barbara...
A Spanking Story – by Michelle Hensman
Spanking is a highly charged, controversial form of discipline...
Jacksonville is Full of Unsung Heroes and Volunteers – by Mayor Paul Becker
The quiet efforts of volunteers make Jacksonville the town we all want to live in.
Meet Your Farmer – by Linda Davis
HappyDirt Veggie Patch is a diversified vegetable farm...
Hanley Farm Partners With Jacksonville Market CSA
CSA’s are composed of local farmers who grow a variety of fresh produce and products...
Are Your Arms Too Short? By Julie Danielson, O.D.
Trouble reading up-close? Here's some great tips from our own Optometrist!
Hiking with Young Children – by Michelle LaFave
Hiking adventures with your growing family will be wonderful if you take a few minutes to prepare...
Neo-Country Style – by Cheryl von Tress
A home decor trend has emerged as enduring, inviting and comfortable ...
What is the Right Amount of Salt? By Mary Ann Carlson
The problem most of us have is not getting too little salt, it’s getting way too much.
Community CPR Class Tonight!
2012 Class Schedule for the Great Classes offered by YOUR Fire Department!!
Power of Positive Thought – By Louise Lavergne
The mind is like a magnifying glass; what we focus on, we multiply...
Going Native in Your Garden – by Michael Flaherty
Native plants are often misunderstood, and are beautiful, easy-to-care-of additions to any garden...
Hanley Farm Redwood Tree – by Pamela Sasseen
The wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era, approximately 23 to 34 million years ago...
Leprechauns in America – by Michelle Hensman
Did you know the interesting history of leprechauns?
Getting Ready for Spring – By Adam Haynes
Great tips for getting your lawn and garden looking its best
Simplify, Simplify – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers...
Healthy Eating = Healthy Eyes, by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Healthy Eating Habits Play a Role in Eye Health
In honor of Save Your Vision Month, celebrated each March, the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health.
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What It Takes To Become A Firefighter – By Fire Chief Devin Hull
Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away
The Importance of HARC – by Mayor Paul Becker
The importance of our heritage as a historic treasure makes HARC significant...
The Illusion of Perfection – by Cheryl von Tress
It’s rare to find a space that is entirely perfect...
Inspiration For Container Gardening – by Kay Faught
Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Schafer Lane...
The Artist, the Awards and The Industry – By Paula & Terry Erdmann
In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past, Hazanavicius has created The Artist...
The Hanley Farm Willow – by Pamela Sasseen
Great article about the Willow Ms. Hanley planted and fun "Mysteries in Our Backyard" series...
Expert Tips for Creating a Beautiful Landscape – by Michael Flaherty
...consulting a trusted professional is often the best first step...
In Praise of Pleasantville – by Katherine Ingram, M.A.
...odds are that you live Nowhere too, otherwise known as Jacksonville...
Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District – by Amy Stevenson, Planning Director
Important details and future plans for Jacksonville's Historic District...
Preventing Animal Abuse – by Robert Casserly, Sanctuary One
Even if you don’t have soft spot for animals, you should care that potential animal abuse cases are investigated...
What is Mutual Aid? By Fire Chief, Devin Hull
The Jacksonville Fire Department responds to a wide variety of fire-type incidents as well as medical calls...
Reflections on Paella – by Gates McKibbin
...it became my unilateral mission to find the perfect paella.
Old & New Tools for Gardeners – By Adam Haynes
It’s not too early to be planning what to plant when the weather improves.
Family Views – By Michelle Hensman
Mt. Honeymoon is the glorious peak where Cupid abandons his dazed victims...
The Right Light: A Primer – By Cheryl von Tress
I’ve found that the last thing most homeowners consider in their design plan is lighting...
Those Nasty Calf Cramps – by Mary Ann Carlson
Charley Horses attack mainly at night and are caused by...
The Lowdown on the Upper Crust: Downton Abbey – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
If you’re thinking, “What (or even, ‘Who’) is Downton Abbey?” then you’ve come to the right column...
3-D Movies and Your Eyes – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Do you have trouble with 3D Movies?
Pork Cutlets with Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, By Constance Jesser
Another yummy recipe from The Jacksonville Mercantile!
A Few Minutes with the Mayor, February 2012
Looking at the scene in City Hall...I pictured a railroad terminal and switching yard...
Donna Briggs, Britt’s Executive Director Shares Future Plans
Since starting at Britt last year, Donna has been instrumental in several key changes...
My View – February 2012, By Publisher Whitman Parker
February in Jacksonville means it’s time to celebrate Chinese New Year. On the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, considered to be the luckiest of years! In Chinese astrology, the dragon is especially revered and represents a symbol of power, superiority and wisdom. Those born in dragon years are thought to […]
Feel Your Feelings – by Louise Lavergne
We can always be “too busy” to deal with what is going on in our emotional heart...
Chinatown – by Jeanena Whitewilson
Digging for Jacksonville's Chinese Heritage...
Meet Your Farmer – Plaisance Ranch, By Linda Davis
Joe & Suzi Ginet offer organic beef, award-winning wine, vines and more on their spectacular ranch in the Applegate Valley...
Computers and Your Eyes – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Using a computer can cause Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)...
Don’t Let Smoke Get In Your Eyes – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Smoking triples the risk of developing macular degeneration...
Dirk Siedlecki Shares His Appreciation
It was a very busy and good year for the FOJHC and I take great pride in all that we have managed to do...
My View: A Watershed Vote on the Future of the Watershed
Disclosure: this as an opinion piece...
A Season of Giving – by Tami Rogers
You can help our local shelters and animal organizations.
The Psoas Muscle and You – by Mary Ann Carlson
The problem du jour seems to be hip and lower back pain. The Psoas muscle can be a major cause of this.
On Being Politically Incorrect – by Mayor Paul Becker
I have finally come to the conclusion that in the eyes of some citizens, I must be… I hate to admit it… politically incorrect...