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Knickknacks, Curios, and Tchotchkes – by Margaret Barnes

Speaking of Antiquing – September 2015

These three words are heard as often as they are misspelled and misunderstood!

knick·knack: a small worthless object, especially a household ornament.

cu·ri·o: a rare, unusual, or intriguing object.

tchotch·ke: a small object that is decorative rather than strictly functional; a trinket, a small bauble or miscellaneous item.

Knick-knacks or Tchotchkes are souvenir items […]

By Margaret Barnes|2020-09-30T14:17:44-07:00August 28th, 2015|Featured Stories, Speaking of Antiquing|Comments Off

September: Time to Catch a Second Wind for Gardening – by Rhonda Nowak

The Literary Gardener – September 2015

Departing summer hath assumed
An aspect tenderly illumed,
The gentlest look of spring;
That calls from yonder leafy shade
Unfaded, yet prepared to fade,
A timely carolling.
~William Wordsworth
September, 1819

If your enthusiasm and energy for gardening has waned from this summer’s triple-digit temperatures and smoky haze, then September may be just […]

By Rhonda Nowak|2020-09-30T14:17:44-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Literary Gardener|Comments Off

Taking that first step… – by Adam Haynes

Love Your Landscape – September 2015

Sarting new outdoor projects can be daunting, whether it’s the sheer size of the task or knowing that starting something is going to be a long and time-consuming commitment.

Projects around the house and specifically yard projects linger in our minds—some get done but others […]

By Adam Haynes|2020-09-30T14:17:44-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Love Your Landscape|Comments Off

Biggest Bang for your Remodeling Buck! – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – September 2015

Our houses are also our homes, so we believe it’s important to be comfortable in your home and have it reflect your personality and your lifestyle. Remodeling your home to your personal likes is important, but it’s also important to look at how much certain remodeling projects yield at […]

By Graham Farran|2020-09-30T14:17:45-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off

Where Liberty Dwells – by Mayor Paul Becker

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – September 2015

“Where Liberty dwells, there is my country.” Words spoken by Ben Franklin. But today? We are willing to forsake Liberty for comfort or safety. Certainly this was untrue in Franklin’s day. So conditioned to some government bureaucrat telling us how to behave, it no longer concerns us […]

By Paul Becker|2015-09-08T08:30:42-07:00August 27th, 2015|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off

Cornelius C. Beekman, Part 4 – Pariah to Patriarch – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – September 2015

Although Cornelius Beekman may have been the wealthiest and most prominent man in pioneer Jacksonville, wealth and prominence did not guarantee popularity. In fact, when the railroad by-passed Jacksonville in favor of Medford in the 1880s, Beekman—previously a local hero—became something of a local pariah.

For years, Jacksonville had looked forward to […]

By Carolyn Kingsnorth|2020-09-30T14:17:45-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|1 Comment

More FUN at the Farm! – by Emma Abby

Focus on Hanley Farm – September 2015

It’s been a full and rewarding summer thus far, with many new and returning visitors to the Farm enjoying its many offerings. All three sessions of summer camp went-off without a hitch as campers learned about their local heritage through the Hanley family’s story, as well as homesteading, farming […]

By Emma Abby|2020-09-30T14:17:45-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off

Las Vegas: The Final Frontier – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – September 2015

If you’ve encountered us on the streets of Jacksonville within the past twelve months, you may have overheard us in heavy discussion about the meanings of words like “trapunto” and “boucle.” Or you may have heard us contemplating the virtues of double-sided tape in the dressing room. Or the reason […]

By Paula Block Erdmann and Terry Erdmann|2020-09-30T14:17:45-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off

Britt Orchestra to Play Crater Lake National Park in 2016

In July 2016, members of the Britt Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams will celebrate the unique majesty of Crater Lake with performances at the national park. Abrams will lead approximately 40 Britt Orchestra musicians in the performances, with the dramatic panorama of the entire lake as the backdrop. The musicians will perform a world […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2015-08-27T14:13:24-07:00August 27th, 2015|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

News From Britt Hill, September 2015 – by Donna Briggs

August has been such an exciting month on the Britt hill, and we have much more to look forward to, as summer extends into September. We are fresh off of an exciting Classical Festival, and I hope you were able to join Teddy Abrams and the Britt Orchestra during their three weeks of music-making. The […]

By Donna Briggs|2020-09-30T14:17:45-07:00August 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off

2nd 2015 Community Pizza Night at Hanley Farm is August 27!

What a great time we had last month at Hanley Farm’s first Community Pizza Night. It was a great success – thanks to everyone who attended, enjoyed great food, music and friends. We invite you all to return, and those of you who missed the first pizza night, be sure not to miss this one!

Before […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:17:46-07:00August 25th, 2015|Event News, Focus on Hanley Farm, History News & Events, Now|Comments Off

Practicing Compassion Can Improve Your Health – by Louise Lavergne

Joyfull Living – August 2015

Studies now show that a happy, healthy lifestyle alone is not enough to prevent illness. A new study by Steve Cole at UCLA and APS* Fellow, Barbara Fredrickson at the University of North Carolina, found that people who were happy because they lived the “good life” (“hedonic happiness”), focusing only on […]

By Louise Lavergne|2020-09-30T14:17:51-07:00July 29th, 2015|Joyfull Living|Comments Off

Lawn Envy – by Michael Kell

A Cup of Conversation – August 2015

Truth be known, I suffer from lawn envy. Dad had it in spades as does my brother. The neighbor’s greener, thicker, well-manicured grass drives us crazy. If there is a deeper-seated reason for this petty neurosis, I’d rather not know. At least I’m talking about it which is the […]

By Michael Kell|2016-11-30T14:12:47-08:00July 29th, 2015|Cup of Conversation, Featured Stories|Comments Off

Living in Awe – by Kate Ingram, M.A.

Soul Matters – August 2015

Sometimes the Universe is not subtle. In the past eight weeks, I was privileged to watch three pairs of birds build their nests close to our house, lay their eggs, and fledge their young. At the same time, a half dozen monarch caterpillars joined us in the kitchen where we’ve watched […]

By Kate Ingram Flaherty|2015-08-14T21:13:11-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off

Inside, A Treasure Trove Awaits! – by Margaret Barnes

Speaking of Antiquing – August 2015

When you walk into Pickety Place, undoubtedly, the first thing you see are the glass display cabinets filled with shiny baubles.

There are silver and glass trays filled with all sorts of treasures.

People gravitate first to the side of the glass where the sterling silver pieces are displayed. Most of the […]

By Margaret Barnes|2015-08-08T21:43:35-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Speaking of Antiquing|Comments Off

Retaining Walls: Down to Earth Benefits – by Adam Haynes

Love Your Landscape – August 2015

Retaining walls offer stunning aesthetics and down-to-earth benefits by beautifying your home, helping with erosion control and water drainage, and providing privacy to outdoor living areas. Retaining walls also increase the value of your home, which is a great return on your investment.

If you are planning to construct a retaining […]

By Adam Haynes|2020-09-30T14:17:51-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Love Your Landscape|3 Comments

Understanding the Role of Reverse Mortgages in Funding Your Retirement – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – August 2015

Most people don’t know what a Reverse Mortgage (RM) is, and because they are a relatively-new financial mechanism for seniors in the United States, there is a lack of understanding. The reality is that RM’s may be an answer to one of the biggest economic problems facing the United […]

By Graham Farran|2020-09-30T14:17:51-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off

Just Who Is the City Of Jacksonville? – by Mayor Paul Becker

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – August 2015

The idea crossed my mind the other day that many who read this column haven’t met many of the dedicated people responsible for making our City work as well as it does. And dedicated is the word. I realize this sentiment runs counter to much of what […]

By Paul Becker|2020-09-30T14:17:51-07:00July 29th, 2015|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off

Cornelius C. Beekman, Part 3 – A Man in His Prime – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profile – August 2015

Cornelius C. Beekman was arguably the wealthiest and most prominent of the pioneers who settled Jacksonville. Although most closely associated today with banking and the bank that bears his name, banking was only one of his many enterprises.

Early in his career, after saving $3,000, Beekman looked for other investment opportunities. On […]

By Carolyn Kingsnorth|2020-09-30T14:17:52-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off

Fun Events at Hanley Farm!

Focus on Hanley Farm – August 2015

What better way is there to spend a lovely August evening than a concert on the lawn at Hanley Farm?! This affordable, family-friendly event has all the components of a perfect summer evening: farm-fresh food from the Farm Kitchen, local craft brews on-tap, live music, horseshoes, badminton, and plenty […]

By Emma Abby|2020-09-30T14:17:52-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off

Outlasting the Smoldering Doldrums – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – August 2015

Reluctant to step outside without a straw hat, sunscreen and a handheld, battery-powered portable fan? Yeah, us too.

We’re not the first to despair over the hot sun in the summertime. In 1933, Songwriter Irving Berlin composed “We’re having a heat wave.” Ethyl Merman sang the song in the film Alexander’s […]

By Paula Block Erdmann and Terry Erdmann|2020-09-30T14:17:52-07:00July 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off

Epic Season On-Tap for Britt Orchestra – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – August 2015

By the time you read this News from the Hill the Britt Orchestra will have already arrived here in beautiful southern Oregon. As you can imagine, our Music Director Teddy Abrams has been working tirelessly over the past several months to make his vision a reality. The first rehearsal […]

By Donna Briggs|2020-09-30T14:17:53-07:00July 28th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill, Performing Arts|Comments Off

Joyfull Living, July 2015 – by Louise Lavergne

“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” ~Chinese Proverb

Our busy lives are full of tension and stressful events. Some are fun, while others are more challenging. Though the situations and emotions can cause us to feel stressed, they are not necessarily the cause of stress in and of themselves. […]

By Louise Lavergne|2015-06-29T16:33:10-07:00June 29th, 2015|Joyfull Living|Comments Off

That’s My Story and I’m Stickin’ To It – by Kate Ingram, M.A.

Soul Matters – July 2015

I know a guy—I bet you know him too—whom I’ll call Billy Bob. Billy’s story, repeated ad naseum, goes something like this: “My parents were awful. They didn’t love me the way I needed them to. My troubles are a direct result of their lousy parenting. I’m hurt and angry and […]

By Kate Ingram, M.A.|2020-09-30T14:17:56-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off

On the Clock – by Michael Kell

A Cup of Conversation – July 2015

It is interesting how we memorialize the end of things. What is it about the last day or last goodbye or last play of the game that gets our attention? Could it be because we innately understand everything in life has an expiration date so the passing of even […]

By Michael Kell|2016-11-30T14:13:00-08:00June 29th, 2015|Cup of Conversation, Featured Stories|1 Comment

Happy Birthday Pyrex! – by Margaret Barnes

Speaking of Antiquing – July 2015

In 2015, PYREX turned 100 years-old.

Like many innovations and excellent ideas, it’s invention was a fluke.

Chemists at Corning Glass Works, in Corning New York, were working to develop heat-resistant glass that could stand-up to extreme temperature changes for […]

By Margaret Barnes|2015-07-22T07:48:28-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Speaking of Antiquing|Comments Off

Coloring Your House to Make it Your Home, Part 2 – by Carmen Whitlock

Making Your House Your Home – July 2015

Last month, I wrote about various ways colors can be lightened and darkened and how they relate to each other on the color wheel, invented by Isaac Newton. This month, let’s talk about how colors affect the way we feel in various rooms.

By Carmen Whitlock|2020-09-30T14:17:56-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Making Your House Your Home|Comments Off

Outdoor Water Fountains… Beauty and Serenity – by Adam Haynes

Love Your Landscape – July 2015

From wall fountains to basin fountains, water features can be stylish and low maintenance, allowing you to create a serene oasis outside your door. Water fountains improve aesthetics, add home value and curb appeal, and establish a sense of balance and harmony in your landscape.

By Adam Haynes|2020-09-30T14:17:56-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Love Your Landscape|5 Comments

What is Your Home Worth? – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – July 2015

Home prices are rising as our economy continues to improve; retirees are retiring in droves and millennials are moving-out of their parents’ basements and into the housing market. Housing demand is strong and the inventory of homes is low—so home prices are being driven-up. So how do you figure-out […]

By Graham Farran|2015-07-11T07:56:30-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off

1883 – An Interesting Year – by Mayor Paul Becker

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – July 2015

A while ago I wrote a column in which I rhapsodized over the construction of the historic Courthouse soon to become Jacksonville’s City Hall. Built in 1883, it is an example of superb hand-craftsmanship. Using only natural materials of the day, it was built […]

By Paul Becker|2020-09-30T14:17:56-07:00June 29th, 2015|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off

Cornelius C. Beekman, Part 2 – Beginnings of a Business Empire – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – July 2015

Cornelius C. Beekman was arguably the wealthiest and most prominent of the pioneers who settled Jacksonville in the mid-1800s. From humble beginnings as a carpenter and express rider, he built a business empire of banking, mining, and real estate interests.

Like many young men, Beekman was lured west by the promise of […]

By Carolyn Kingsnorth|2020-09-30T14:17:57-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off

New Civil War History Days – by Emma Abby

Focus on Hanley Farm – July 2015

Beginning a new partnership between the Southern Oregon Historical Society and the Cascade Civil War Society, we are excited to offer Living History Days on July 11 & 12 from 11am-4pm. This family-friendly event features costumed interpreters across the farm with hands-on activities for all ages and a civil […]

By Emma Abby|2020-09-30T14:17:57-07:00June 29th, 2015|Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off

Something Classical This Way Comes – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – July 2015

The Britt Classical Festival is about to begin. And we’re ecstatic!

Once again, one hundred-plus of the world’s finest musicians will take time from their tuneful day jobs to join us here in Jacksonville. We’ll welcome them into our homes and they’ll join us at our bistros and bars. But that’s […]

By Paula Block Erdmann and Terry Erdmann|2020-09-30T14:17:57-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off

Classical Season Kicking-Off Soon! – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – July 2015

We are happy and excited to welcome concert goers to the 53rd season of Britt’s Classical Festival. As Jacksonville Review readers know, this year’s Classical Festival reflects a shift to bolder and more diverse programming. Teddy Abrams has put together an unparalleled roster of guest musicians and an outstanding […]

By Donna Briggs|2020-09-30T14:17:57-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off

Take a Magical Ride along the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail – by Rhonda Nowak

The Literary Gardener – July 2015

“I judge that the flowers of Lavender quilted in a cap and worn are good for all diseases of the head…and that they comfort the brain very well.” ~ William Turner, New Herball, 1551

Many of the students I teach at Rogue Community College tell me they hope to use their […]

By Rhonda Nowak|2016-06-23T08:31:12-07:00June 29th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Literary Gardener|Comments Off

Kids Summer Camp at Hanley Farm! – by Emma Abby

Focus on Hanley Farm – June 2015

With two successful events under our belt that kicked-off the season, summer is now in full-swing at Hanley Farm. The annual Heritage Plant & Garden Fair and Children’s Heritage Fair seem to improve each year, with more community support than ever. We hope you had the opportunity to enjoy […]

By Emma Abby|2015-06-05T19:31:11-07:00May 27th, 2015|Focus on Hanley Farm, Now|Comments Off

Joie de Vivre – by Louise Lavergne

Joyfull Living – June 2015

I love this expression. I have to admit I have a penchant for those expressions in my mother tongue, French. This one touches on a subject close to my heart: Joy. Reconnecting people with their inner joy is my passion and my life’s work.

Besides making your life more enjoyable, Joy is […]

By Louise Lavergne|2020-09-30T14:18:00-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Joyfull Living, News Flow|Comments Off

Selfie – by Michael Kell

A Cup of Conversation – June 2015

Mary recently suggested I update the profile photo on this column. I asked her why and she said the image didn’t really look like me anymore. I’m trying not to read too much into that but image and perception are primarily manipulated by what we see and therefore believe. […]

By Michael Kell|2020-09-30T14:18:00-07:00May 27th, 2015|Cup of Conversation|Comments Off

Time Flies – by Kate Ingram, M.A.

Soul Matters – June 2015

In the time of your life, live — so that in that good time there shall be no ugliness or death for yourself or for any life your life touches. ~William Saroyan

“Time sure does fly, doesn’t it?”

That’s what the vet said as he was preparing to help end the suffering of […]

By Kate Ingram, M.A.|2020-09-30T14:18:00-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off

Vintage Clothing Back in Fashion at Pickety Place – by Margaret Barnes

Speaking of Antiquing – June 2015

I hate to tell you, but your ’80s clothes are now considered “vintage.”

I have not yet heard a word to describe the ’80s clothes as a genre. The ’70s boasted retro hippies left-over from the ’60s, stylish Hip-looking funky bellbottomed professionals letting their hair get longer; […]

By Margaret Barnes|2020-09-30T14:18:00-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Speaking of Antiquing|Comments Off

Coloring Your House to Make it Your Home, Part 1 – by Carmen Whitlock

Making Your House Your Home – June 2015

Spring and summer seasons bring many warm, bright and vivid colors to the clothes we wear and the landscape we enjoy seeing. So why not bring it into our homes, as well?

“Pantone” publishes a “color of the year” and this year it is […]

By Carmen Whitlock|2015-06-29T16:15:45-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Making Your House Your Home|Comments Off

Practice Patience by Pinching Off – by Rhonda Nowak

The Literary Gardener – June 2015

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~ May Sarton, Plant Dreaming Deep, 1968

I agree that patience is becoming a lost art in our hectic, fast-food, fast-everything lives where […]

By Rhonda Nowak|2020-09-30T14:18:00-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Literary Gardener|Comments Off

Why Hire a Landscape Design Specialist? – by Adam Haynes

Love Your Landscape – June 2015

DIY landscaping projects can be a great way to work outside, gain new skills and increase your home’s value. However, there may be some outdoor projects that are too overwhelming or challenging for the average homeowner.

When considering an extensive landscape project, budget is always a primary concern. The thought of […]

By Adam Haynes|2015-06-06T19:26:09-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Garden, Love Your Landscape|Comments Off

The Death of Zillow? – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – June 2015

Zillow is currently the most popular online real estate site, with 75 million unique visitors a month. Along with active listings of properties for sale, it also provides information on houses that are not on the market. You can enter the address or general location […]

By Graham Farran|2020-09-30T14:18:01-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off

I’ve Got Egg On My Face! – by Mayor Paul Becker

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – June 2015

Well… it seems as if your Mayor has finally done it. I broke a rule every Boy Scout was taught since the first one earned that title in 1910. Even my grade school teachers did their best to make me understand… in any endeavor, in any undertaking, […]

By Paul Becker|2020-09-30T14:18:01-07:00May 27th, 2015|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off

Cornelius C. Beekman, Part 1 – “Mr. Jacksonville” – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – June 2015

Cornelius C. Beekman was arguably the wealthiest and most prominent of the pioneers who settled Jacksonville in the mid-1800s. From relatively humble beginnings as a carpenter and express rider, he built a business empire of banking, mining, and real estate interests.

He was also a public servant. Beekman was repeatedly elected to […]

By Carolyn Kingsnorth|2020-09-30T14:18:01-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|1 Comment

Sound checking the 2015 Britt lineup (part two) – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – June 2015

08/08/08.

That’s the date we arrived in Jacksonville. Not being numerologists, we had no idea of how auspicious a day it would prove to be. Our new house, located near the top of a (steep) hill, offered a great view. Our dogs approved of the yard. The neighbors, even after learning […]

By Paula Block Erdmann and Terry Erdmann|2020-09-30T14:18:01-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off

Taste of Summer – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – June 2015

This is always an exciting month at Britt, as the anticipation for the summer concert season gives way to great music on the Hill. It’s also a time of several other celebrations and special events.

First off, as you can see on the cover of the June Jacksonville Review, we […]

By Donna Briggs|2015-05-27T15:44:40-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off

Knowledge in the Arts: A Britt Endeavor

The Britt ACE (Arts Career Exploration) program is presenting a concert by the Portland Cello Project in the Britt Performance Garden on June 4th, 2015 from 8 to 10 p.m. The concert is a culmination of knowledge through a year of study by the ACE participants, who consist of Medford students from both North and […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2015-05-01T15:17:12-07:00May 1st, 2015|News From Britt Hill, Performing Arts|Comments Off

Emotional Spring Cleaning – by Louise Lavergne

Joyfull Living – May 2015

Recently, I helped a client identify and clear old emotional issues that kept sabotaging his opportunities for success. “I thought I let that go!” he told me in frustration.

Painful emotions can make us want to shut down and engage in behaviors such as eating, drinking, shopping or overwork. These are just […]

By Louise Lavergne|2020-09-30T14:18:04-07:00April 29th, 2015|Joyfull Living|Comments Off