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Ginger Rogers Fashion Show May 1st!
Ginger Rogers Fashion Show! Sunday, May 1, 2-4 pm at the Rogue Valley Country Club
HomeWorx – by Cheryl von Tress
Must-Know Tips for Spring Cleaning!
SightSeeing, April 2011 – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Eye Protection for Gardeners...!
Body Language April 2011 – by MaryAnn Carlson
Pear Blossom's Almost Here - time to think about Your Ankles...
JoyFull Living, April 2011 – by Louise Lavergne
Emotional Spring Cleaning!
Focus on Fitness – by Susan Jansson
Time to Get Your Body Healthy and Strong...
Soul Matters, April 2011 – by Kate Ingram
The web of life...
Reflections, April 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
Reflections on life in a Small but Friendly Town....
The Unfettered Critic, April 2011 – by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann
Two classic Rock 'n Roll Autobiographies of two all-time greats...
Retaining Walls for Function & Beauty- by Adam Haynes
Retaining walls not only serve a necessary function but can enhance your landscape...
The Parker’s Garden – by Kay Faught
The Parker's "Yarden"
Be Prepared in Case of Disaster – by Ops Chief, Devin Hull
See this GREAT LIST to help you BE PREPARED!
A Few Minutes With The Mayor April 2011- by Paul Becker
The other day, Turner Classic Movies ran a 1930’s film titled COME AND GET IT. The film starred Edward Arnold and Joel McCrea. I knew Joel, and had even had him and his beautiful wife, Frances Dee, to dinner once. So, I decided to watch the film. A major fiction writer of the day, Edna […]
The Unfettered Critic – by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann
“Why Don’t We Do It On The Road?
God bless Dwight David Eisenhower.
Seriously.
As thirty-fourth president of the United States, Eisenhower did American travelers a big […]
Body Language – by MaryAnn Carson
Healthy Golf!
Soul Matters – by Kate Flaherty
A couple of years ago, I came across an idea that completely changed the way I view human evolution. What it said was basically this: that all spiritual growth and unfoldment comes from letting go. This simple little sentence was, for me, revelatory. It is not by adding, but by subtracting that we become who […]
Reflections – by Gates McKibbin
In 1950 Harvard professor David Riesman published a groundbreaking book called The Lonely Crowd. His premise was that the modern corporate economy and the emerging suburban middle class were irrevocably altering the national character, encouraging Americans to trade rugged individualism for sameness and […]
JoyFull Living – by Louise LaVergne
What Makes
you Happy?
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. ~Benjamin Franklin. Do you know what makes you happy? How often do you think about being happy? When someone asks […]
New ipad is Here! by John Trivers
New ipads went on sale Friday, March 11th. People wait in line
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall
Terry Moore copied the Review on this email sent to Hubert Smith on Jan. 13.
Letter to the Editor from Mike Tupper Re: Recall Petition
When you don't agree with public officials you vote them out of office, the recall process should be used only when an official does something illegal...
Smith Attack Lacks Facts
The underlying theme of the recall effort being led by Hubert Smith is that Jacksonville has residents ready, willing and to able support a volunteer fire department. On the contrary, those Smith snidely claims will put down their lattes and glasses of pinot noir and pick up a fire ladder are too busy with family, career and other volunteer work to do so.
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall Vote
Seems to me the recall organizers are out of touch with the community. I am a homeowner in Jacksonville for 13 years and I appreciate the Fire Department services...
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall Vote, Fire Department Funding
Councilwoman Donna Schatz has served the city of Jacksonville faithfully and diligently. She deserves to remain in office. I am voting NO on this recall...
Letter to the Editor Re: Recall Petition, Fire Department Funding
The peaceful community of Jacksonville is in real turmoil because of Hube Smith's irrational and expensive recall efforts.
Letter to the Editor Re: Petition to Recall Jacksonville Mayor, City Councilor
Mayor Bruce Garrett’s resignation in the face of the recall attempt marked a sad day for the City of Jacksonville.
Our Firemen Saved My Life
I have some personal experience with regard to the professionalism of the Jacksonville Fire Department and their emergency response team.
Letter to the Editor from Charlie Wilson re: Fire Department funding
A little history might help put the Jacksonville Department level of service and funding issues in perspective.
Letter from Bob Kingsnorth re: Fire Department funding
Fire department staffing and funding depends on the desired “service level” and what are you personally willing to pay...
Soul Matters
Historically, this season heralds a time of reflection, of releasing the old and welcoming the new.
THE FUTURE OF OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT?
Please read first two recent Letters to the Editor upon which the following commentary is based:
Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department
Letter from Mr. Dick Ames regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire department
My Fellow Residents and Neighbors:
A casual reading of Mr. Smith’s letter might lead one to conclude […]
Letter from Mr. Dick Ames regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire department
I am deeply concerned about the movement that is under way to reshape our Fire Department from the current structure of six professional fire service members, augmented with interns and volunteers, to a volunteer fire department. While I respect and support the work and dedication of volunteers and what they accomplish, I strongly believe that an all-Volunteer Fire Department will place our citizens and neighbors at risk.
Letter from Mr. Hubert Smith regarding funding for the Jacksonville Fire Department
A National Fire Protection Assn report tabulates the median number of paid firefighters for populations of 25,000 to 49,999 at 1.27 persons. The result of a nationwide survey, this gives an idea of the most common staffing levels however it does not reflect a recommendation by the NFPA. Jacksonville now has 6 full-time equivalent firefighters and the department has projected an 11-person department by FY 2013-2014. This would take the present $541,000 fire budget to $1,400,000 by FY 2012-2013.
Applegate Adventure
How often does a vacation transcend the outside to the inside, from the excluded to the included, to join the harvest and share stories of the road with new friends?
Spooky Enigma in Southern Oregon!
What causes the odd effects within the famous Oregon Vortex of Gold Hill? On March 12, 1980, Richard Engeman and Marjorie Edens, of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, interviewed Fred Coffman, who worked as manager for the Vortex’s original owner, John Litster, who opened it to the public in 1930. Here, Coffman makes his own attempts at defining the mystery.
From the Firehouse to Your House
Do the Drill
Your home should be a safe haven. If you do not regularly check for home fire hazards, there is the potential for danger. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is […]
A Few Minutes with the Mayor
This October 19th, Jacksonville celebrates its official 150th birthday. The Sesquicentennial Jubilee held September 17-25th was a prelude to Jacksonville’s actual date of incorporation...
My View, by Whitman Parker, Publisher
The excitement of September’s Jubilee celebration still hangs thick in the air as pinot noir grapes are being harvested from the hillsides of nearby vineyards. Hopefully, you had a chance to partake in September’s festivities […]
DO NOT SIGN THE PETITION!
Guest Opinion by Tony Hess