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...
Mr and Mrs. Claus Festive Garden – by Kay Faught
As you may know, Mr. And Mrs. S. Claus have a home in Jacksonville...
Christmas Crimes (No, not Fruitcake) – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Holiday movies we found are a bagful that are more fun than a bowl of figgy pudding...
Toys of Christmas Past – by Michelle Hensman
I was quickly whisked away into a deep sleep and a most peculiar dream…
Winter is Arrived – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
Our sensitivity and receptivity to this pregnant pause of the solstice can easily be lost in the noise of the consumer crush...
The Greatest Gift to Yourself – by Louise Lavergne
As we approach the end of the year, we all shift into a faster pace...
My View – December 2011, by Publisher, Whitman Parker
The Review looks back at “Jacksonville 2011” in words and pictures with several “year in review” articles and photos...
Barrel of Fun Will be Had at This Year’s Uncorked – by Whitman Parker
Reserve your spot for the November 20 Applegate Valley UnCorked!
Time Change Means Battery Change – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
20% of smoke detectors do not work...
Thanksgiving Dinner Wines – by Duane Bowman
It's the rare person who isn't fretting over picking the right wine for that special meal...
New Trails in Forest Park
Exciting new things are happening in the Forest Park.
Rotator Cuff Advice – by Mary Ann Carlson
In 2008, close to 2 million people in the US went to their doctors because of rotator cuff problems.
“An attitude of gratitude brings altitude” by Louise Lavergne
What a wonderful opportunity we have this month with Thanksgiving just around the corner...
Reflections, November 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
The big chill was far from my mind when I dressed for the Mary Chapin Carpenter concert at Britt...
Express Yourself at the Holidays! – by Cheryl von Tress
If you’ll be hosting the celebration, start early on decor...
Brooding Chicks – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
I’ve been in a mood lately, and it's not a pretty one:
Here’s Your Pie! by Michelle Hensman
It’s time for highly-anticipated, always underestimated, never a dull moment, Holiday Family Gatherings!
Family Views – by Michelle Hensman
Great tips and solutions for sibling rivalry (with some humor)...
Straw Press & Scarecrows – by Pam Sasseen
What a thrill it was to watch the Hanley team thresh the wheat! Our next task was to press and bale the hay. The straw press Hanley Farm uses to complete this task dates back to the late 1880s, possibly early 1900s. John Casad, of […]
The Cardenas Garden – by Kay Faught
they found our small town with friendly people and deer wandering through front yards...
Fall is a Great Time to Plant! by Adam Haynes
Seasonally speaking, this is a great time of year to plant trees and shrubs because it provides roots ample time to get established before Spring and the new growth that comes with it. When a plant goes dormant during the winter months, energy transfer occurs […]
Sociability – by Linda DeWald
Linda's great tips for showing thanks and support...
Popcorn Is Extra: Jujubes Are Optional – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Every autumn, as the leaves turn gold, Hollywood studios roll out productions...
On Being a Mayor – by Mayor, Paul Becker
Age does not necessarily bring wisdom...
My View – November 2011, by Publisher Whitman Parker
My View on Council meetings...
Annie’s Antics – October 2011
Hello Jacksonville! And hello Fall. What a great Summer it’s been.
You may (or may not) know that I had surgery for hip dysplasia when I was nine months old. Because of my weird hips, I don’t jump very much…although, I have grown fond of jumping […]
My Painful Shoulder – by Mary Ann Carlson
“I ask not for a lighter burden but for broader shoulders.” Old Jewish Proverb
Do the Drill – by Fire Chief Devin Hull
Fire Department Open House October 13, 5:30-8pm...
Reflections, October 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
Sharing cooking, garden bounty and pesto...