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...
Up Close and Personal with Metal Artist Cheryl Garcia
First in a series of artist profiles by Randall Graelish
That’s How the Light Gets In – By Kate Ingram, M.A.
“To find the shape of one’s own life, to become oneself, to…be in the right struggle and love in a way that makes things genuinely fit together…that makes all the difference, even in a dark time when nothing seems to make any difference at all.”
~Michael Meade
I was very excited, at the beginning of […]
The Ruch Revolution! – by Michelle Hensman
Ruch K-8 School is known for its parental involvement...
Art Presence Features JVille Elementary Kids’ Art
In December, Art Presence is partnering with students from Jacksonville Elementary School...
Mike Card Named Chairman of American Trucking Association
Jacksonville's Card, 53 and his brothers own Combined Transport of Central Point
Big Changes at Back Porch BBQ
The Back Porch BBQ will close on January 1st and re-open on January 4 as the Back Porch Bar & Grill
A Garden That’s Good For You – by Adam Haynes
Research is showing a number of even greater benefits to owning and caring for a garden
Turkey Trot Benefits the Hungry
Last year, more than 900 runners participated in the Turkey Trot...
From Underdog to Wonderdog – By Robin Dickson
At Dogs for the Deaf (DFD), our mission is to rescue dogs from shelters...
Coquette Bakery on Two Creeks Heritage Farm – by Linda Davis
“we are not trying to make a living; we are trying to make a lifestyle."
Meet Rob Esterlein, SOHS Executive Director
Rob is a Texas native, born In Fort Worth...
GIVING THANKS – by Kate Ingram, M.A,
Thanksgiving is a noun that grew from a verb; the inversion of “giving thanks.”
The Unfettered Critic – By Paula & Terry Erdmann
Film buffs long have proclaimed l939 as “The Golden Year” of motion pictures...
JoyFull Living by Louise Lavergne
We're all incredibly busy, so we need to schedule time for self-care...
Election Time! By Mayor Becker
I will seek to form something new… a Mayor’s Advisory Committee
Thankful and Giving – by Michelle Hensman
Our children need to understand the fallacy of entitlement...
Another Sell-Out Year for Meet the Pioneers!
The feedback from those attending was nothing short of total joy and praise...
Pear-a-Dise Lost
Wondering why all those pear trees just outside of Jacksonville have been felled?