Where the Best Yards Begin and End – by Adam Haynes
Now that summer is here, we can truly enjoy our lawns and the outdoor areas where we’ve invested...
My Neighbor’s Garden – by Kay Faught
Helen and Ray Forsyth live on Main Street in a home that’s tucked only 50-feet behind...
Let’s Talk Real Estate – by Graham Farran
Here is a recap of real estate prices, sales and interest rates and how they have affected our local market...
What a Picnic! – by Mayor Paul Becker
That was quite a picnic on July Fourth! Five hundred hot dogs purchased, five hundred hot dogs served...
The Unfettered Critic – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear...
Best – By Michael Kell
This year we were asked by Oregon’s State Fair Division to be the title sponsor and director of the 2013 Best Coffee in Oregon...
Humble Pie – by Michelle Hensman
A couple of years back, my son tried out for an elite, exclusive athletic team. He was the star player on his previous team...
Jacksonville – the Land of Namaste? – by Louise Lavergne
One of the most beautiful greetings I know is a Sanskrit word: “Namaste.” It means...
Lessons in the Boat – by Michael Kell
As a young boy, I liked to sit in the bow of the small aluminum fishing boat. I liked the wind in my face and the way...
Let Summer Travels Be Your Guide – by Adam Haynes
As the days get longer, my family is spending more and more time at the baseball field, meaning summer is definitely here!
Soul Matters – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
This is a column on why I am not writing a column this month. Well, I did write one, but ...
And Now For Someone Completely Different – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The 2013 Britt Classical Festival approaches, this year sporting a special format that we find enthralling...
A Bit of Nostalgia – by Mayor Paul Becker
This month, I ask your indulgence to wander a bit from my usual reflections over City happenings to devote some thought to…
Lavender Farms of the Applegate Valley – by Kay Faught
We live in an amazingly beautiful area, and I am so pleased to report that our Applegate Valley neighbors have added to that beauty!
A Very Personal Story – by Joelle Graves
It was one of those quiet days here in the shop when I wasn’t really sure whether I would have any business or not...
Bridge the Gap – by Michelle Hensman
Parents, it’s a good idea to be aware of the social and political messages your children are learning from the radio or their iPod and it’s also another way for you to understand and connect with them.
Outdoor Entertaining – by Adam Haynes
Create an inviting outdoor living area perfect for summer entertaining in Jacksonville!
To Sell or Not to Sell – by Cheryl von Tress
Staging tips for selling or enjoying your home.
The Britt-ish Invasion by Paula & Terry Erdmann
It’s one of the wonders of Jacksonville. You’ll be walking down the street on a summer afternoon...
A Place for JoyFull Living by Louise Lavergne
One of the big themes of the last few months has been coping with change.
Soul Matters – By Kate Ingram, M.A.
In the Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo, there is a scene in which Marlin...
Sandbox Politics – by Michael Kell
As many of us are now familiar with the blogosphere of political opinion, especially Facebook...
Random Musings – by Mayor Paul Becker
It seems appropriate to lead off this month’s column by mentioning the successful conclusion to the MRA land swap...
The Salvadori’s Secret Garden – by Kay Faught
I usually END my column sharing the gardener’s favorite spot in the garden…
Time to Celebrate Spring Colors – by Adam Haynes
Spring officially arrived on March 20 and with it the chance to spend more time outdoors...
Jacksonville/MRA Land-Swap a Done Deal!
The deal, when closed, will transfer 380 acres of city-owned land...
My Fair Lady – By Paula and Terry Erdmann
If we had to choose a favorite from all of Broadway’s tuneful offerings, My Fair Lady would likely lead the pack.
Important Tax Credit Through Oregon Cultural Trust
Carolyn Kingsnorth explains about The Cultural Trust--One of Oregon’s Best Kept Secrets!
Expect the Unexpected – By Michelle Hensman
Expect the Unexpected
From the moment we become parents we realize our lives are no longer our own; so much more is at stake. We take the tiny, helpless infant into our arms and commit our lives to the new demanding stranger. Without hesitation we vow to love and protect them. We promise to share […]
Middle Age is for the Birds by Kate Ingram, M.A.
Middle Age is for the Birds
One of the more interesting phenomena of middle age is the recognition of just how very stupid you have been up to this halfway point. Let’s be honest: in your teens you’re simply an ass; in your […]
The Kantor’s Hillside Garden – by Kay Faught
Right off the bat, the Kantors had to deal with their Wells Fargo home's hillside grade issues...
A Tale of Two County Courthouses by Mayor Paul Becker
Our courthouse has had its own checkered history...
Scared Celibate – By Michelle Hensman
Instead of having THE talk, we have several conversations about the facts of life...
Baseball Goes To the Movies – By Paula & Terry Erdmann
We think baseball and movies go together like mustard and hot dogs...
Don’t Read This if You Hate Change – by Mayor Paul Becker
It’s time to resolve the Community Center issue...
Jacksonville’s Newest Garden – By Kay Faught
This month, I visited Leslie Vidal’s garden at her new “old” Jacksonville home...
Take me out to the Ball Game…By Michelle Hensman
“Come on in boy, sit on down and tell me about yourself. So you like my daughter do you now? Yeah, we think she’s something else. She’s her daddy’s girl, her mamma’s world, she deserves respect; that’s what she’ll get, ain’t it son? Hey y’all run along and have some fun, I’ll see you when […]
Soul Matters – By Kate Ingram, M.A.
The life of a writer is not as glamorous as you might think...
Pursuit of Happiness – By Louise Lavergne
Are you happy or too busy “trying to be happy”?
Spaced-Out By Cheryl von Tress
Good interior design makes the best use of all available space
What Becomes an Idol Most? By Paula & Terry Erdmann
We admit it—we like American Idol, and we’re not alone...
Why Landscape? By Adam Haynes
How does landscaping increase property value?
Letter of Thanks to The Review
On behalf of Sterling Creek Antiques, Mark and I would like to thank the Jacksonville Review for the wonderful opportunity to tell our neighbors we are here and offer our inventory and expertise to them. We have had a wonderful response our first four months […]
Gary West Expands into Canada!
The relationship with Bed, Bath & Beyond is flourishing...
JoyFull Yoga Celebrates 7 Years of Wellness in J’Ville
It has now evolved into its own branch of yoga...
Love is in the Air – by Michelle Hensman
I have been waiting six months to share this column...
Soul Matters – By Kate Ingram, M.A.
This is the true joy in life. The being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one…the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.
~George Bernard Shaw
Why Art Matters in Jacksonville – By Hannah West
I’d like to share what I’ve learned about how art affects our community...
It’s Oscar Time! By Paula & Terry Erdmann
The 85th presentation of the Academy Awards airs Sunday, February 24th. Mark your calendars!
Bye-Bye Plastic Bags at Ray’s Market
The company will offer only paper or reusable bags at checkout...