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...
Making a Home Work for You – by Cheryl von Tress
A house becomes a home when YOU become visible, when your needs are met...
Rosie the Pig’s Tale – by Robert Casserly
Stevie and Rosie first met one day when Rosie was taking a nap in a corner of the barn...
Making Space in Your Life – by Louise Lavergne
All the smaller projects that pile up left undone are a source of mental stress...
Reflections, September 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
I stopped in at The Candy Shoppe in downtown Jacksonville recently, where I bought a roll of Necco wafers...
Jacksonville – A Living History – by Mayor Paul Becker
Our task is to hold on the elements of space, design and use...
My View, September 2011 – by Whitman Parker, Publisher
The importance of shopping locally...
Why Shopping Locally Really Matters – by John Lamy
How does this local thing really work?
Focus on the Farm – by Pamela Sasseen
Hanley Farm Harvest Days are fantastic! Threshing has been tentatively rescheduled for August 20...
Back-to-School Tool: Good Vision – by Julie Danielson,OD
The Most Important Tool for Back-to-School is Good Vision
Consider this: One in four children has a vision-related problem, yet only 14 percent receive a comprehensive eye exam before entering school. If you would like your child to learn to his or her full […]
Let Go, Be in the Present – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
We hold on to worn out dreams and old resentments as hard and fast as old LPs and half-used cans of paint...
The Importance of Play – by Mary Ann Carlson
Since the 1970’s, there’s been a 25% drop in our children’s free play and a 50% drop in unstructured outdoor activities.
New Land Use Law – by Duane Bowman
Law has the unfortunate restriction on small wineries...
To be Happy or not to be… by Louise Lavergne
Whether we are happier in the pursuit than in the act of being...that truly is the question.
Let’s Play! – by Cheryl von Tress
I thought a few, simple indoor projects would be just the thing to beat the August heat and have some home-y fun...
The Importance of CERT – by Fire Chief Devin Hull
Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services...
Reflections, August 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
An eternal truth in my life is that one must always be prepared for a champagne celebration...
Support Your Local Whatever – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
From shopping locally, enjoying Art Ambles, Farmer's Market and "Leverage" (the TV Show)...
My View, August 2011 – by Whitman Parker, Publisher
Wine has deep roots in Jacksonville, dating back to the early 1860’s when pioneer-photographer Peter Britt planted...
Garden of the month – by Kay Faught
Ronit and David Gibb converted their home on South Oregon Street from a trashed “fixer upper” to a garden Mecca that showcases...
Seeing the Future from the Knoll – by Janet Eastman
This month, the Bigham Knoll site plays host to a new bonanza: wine. The 9th Annual Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival...
Focus on the Farm/Harvest Days – by Pamela Sasseen
Harvest Days at Hanley Farm - August 4, 5 and 6!
A Wider Scope for the World of Wine – by Janet Eastman
2011 World of Wine Event is moving to Jacksonville! August 24-27 at Bigham Knoll...
Fire Extinguisher Importance & Training – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Special Fire Extinguisher Training this weekend, July 9, 10-12 at the Jacksonville Fire Department...
Tips for Houseguest Visits – by Linda DeWald
We live in a magical gem of a city. It’s a joy when friends and family visit from afar...
Using Water Wisely – by Adam Haynes
With summer temperatures soaring here in Jacksonville, keeping your lawn green and healthy requires using water wisely...
Children and Exercise – by MaryAnn Carlson
The percentage of overweight and obese kids has more than doubled over the past 30 years...
Macular Degeneration – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in the US for people 65 and older...
Reflections, July 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
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 […]