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...
Great Grains – by Constance Jesser
Next cooking class is October 4 on" Sauces Made Easy"...
Speaking of Wine – by Duane Bowman
people are starting to wonder what wine quality 2011 is going to produce...
Oh, Tempranillo! by Janet Eastman
Tempranillo may still be unpronounceable or unknown to most wine drinkers...
You Have What it Takes – by Louise Lavergne
What if you were told that you already have all that you need to be happy right now?
McPhail Makeover: The Heart of the Matter – by Cheryl von Tress
Whit asked for my perspective on the Extreme Makeover Home Edition’s (EMHE) project...
Blue Light Special: Living in a Reality Show – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Thoughts on Extreme Makeover and our own Community Involvement ...
A Downtown New Garden – by Kay Faught
Josh Sherman and Stephanie Grounds have common hearts when it comes to gardening
My 3,000 Mile “Bucket List” Bike Ride Across the Nation! by Bob Budesa
How were we to know, 3,500+ miles ago, that we’d really pull this ride off?
My View – October 2011, by Whitman Parker, Publisher
It was an event-filled Summer...
My Word on the Matter – by Mayor Paul Becker
The topic of the MRA land swap proposal was once again introduced to the City Council...
Where There’s Smokey, There’s Fire – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Legend Smokey Robinson comes to Britt Festivals for the final concert of the season this Saturday!
Cemetery Restoration – by Dirk Siedlecki
Since 2006, 52 markers have been restored in our historic cemetery...
Annie’s Antics Comes to the Web!
Hello friends and readers - due to popular demand, I am online for the first time!
It’s Eat Local Week! By Linda Davis
Buying local is good for us, good for the economy and good for the environment...
Astonishing Artists of Art Presence – ART AMBLE Tonight!
Last Art Amble for the year in downtown Jacksonville Tonight from 5 to 7!!
The Bears of Katmai – by Skip & Gayle Stokes
Alaska brown bears were everywhere!
Help for Your Dry Eyes – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
If your eyes are burning, aching, or constantly tearing, you may have dry eyes...
Wine Talkers – by Janet Eastman
Look Who's Eating at C Street Bistro...
Stroke 101 – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country...
Ratatouille – by Constance Jesser
Ratatouille is the ultimate recipe to make the most of our local grower's markets and home vegetable gardens.
The Crabtree’s Modern Garden – by Kay Faught
One reason Kathy and Fred Crabtree moved from Medford, and built this home 3 years ago, was to expand gardening!
GPS: A Cautionary Tale – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
The GPS told us we were right on track, the Caves just a few miles away...