Since I was born with two perfectly functional legs, my choice has always been to use them as my first option for travel. I enjoy being upright as Nature intended, and with alliteration intended, with my head held high above the madding masses of immobile minions caught up in their frenzied […]
Coctel De Camerones! Mexico’s delicious invention where you can eat chilled shrimp with a spoon! Seriously one of my favorite Mexican dishes and I especially love it in the heat of summer. It’s like eating a chilled Gazpacho but better. There are many recipes out there that […]
One of the most important bills passed by the 2021 Oregon legislature was Senate Bill 762, which makes extensive changes to Oregon wildfire policy, affecting how the state responds to wildfires and potentially requiring property owners make modifications to their property to lower their wildfire risk.
Unlike before, where […]
A recession is not “officially” determined by two straight quarters of negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) readings, but that definition has been used for so long that is has become accepted as fact. And after one of the worst starts to the year in history for stocks, the debate […]
We are not currently experiencing a water shortage, but it is a situation we hear a lot about and discuss amongst ourselves. The hot, dry conditions of fire season bring thoughts of drought too close to home. Why is it important to know about drought and how […]
Thank you and much appreciation to our volunteers who cleaned headstones in the Jewish section of our cemetery during the months of May and June. On May 21 volunteers cleaned thirty-seven headstones and on June 18, another twenty-nine were cleaned. In total sixty-six headstones were cleaned with volunteers contributing seventy-seven hours in volunteer labor.
On June […]
Prior to 1859, individuals seeking the opportunity, riches, and promise of the Oregon Territory were literally leaving the United States. They were also leaving behind their former lives, providing them with a chance to reinvent themselves.
This “reinventing process” might even include a name change; it appears to have occurred often enough […]
We thought it would be easy. We’d drive to the theater, watch Elvis, and write a review. We already knew so much about the legendary singer, we figured we could write a worthy column even without seeing the movie. The title, after all, is “Elvis,” so it’s about Elvis—right?
Well, as […]
I have a good friend who has a PhD in Color Theory. This seemed impossible to me, thinking there just couldn’t be that much to absorb, until I studied with him and learned that color is its own divine language, creating meaning through combinations and arrangement.
A certain positioning of complimentary colors can fool the eye […]
I love the performing arts. This isn’t a secret—I chose it for my career! I think the arts have so much to teach us: how to feel, how to express ourselves, how to engage our creativity in joyful ways.
The arts can also teach us how to exist alongside other […]
The taste of summer for me always includes juicy tomatoes and fresh cut herbs from the garden, especially basil. This savory pie is light and delicious and perfect for a summer luncheon or supper and you can serve this fella both warm and cold. Make it ahead […]
Recent data shows home sales have slowed as higher mortgage rates and still-rising home prices have made purchasing a home no longer attainable for some buyers. All eyes are now on indicators of supply and demand to see whether those conditions will last. Several data points can help […]
After first quarter US Gross Domestic Product shrank 1.5%, and with second quarter GDP trending toward 0%, recession concerns are appropriately on investors’ minds. A recession is typically defined as “two quarters of negative growth,” and whether or not the US officially meets these numbers—unofficially, things sure feel that […]
In this long period of uncertainty over the last few years, I often hear about the worry and anxiety people feel about the future. In today’s world, it can be hard to find hope. It is difficult to know how to find the resolve to make positive […]
My sincere appreciation to all our volunteers who put in so many hours of work in helping to prepare the cemetery grounds for the Memorial Day holiday. Thank you to our city employees who went all-out to help us in this endeavor. While we were unable to get to all areas of the cemetery, we […]
When we left the “George and Gracie show” last month, George Merritt had his divorce; Grace Wick Merritt had $30 a month in alimony and custody of three cats.
To bring readers up to speed, George was the only grandson of Jacksonville pioneer icon Jane McCully. He had been raised by his […]
Summer is here and we are excited to be open and welcoming visitors to Jacksonville!
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Amanda Moreira and I am the Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. I have been with the Chamber since October 2019 and am eager to put […]
It is clear that there are similarities between the worlds of the writer and the artist. Painters exercise some of the qualities essential to good writing—the incredible power of the visual imagination, creating images—while writers use their words to create images, constructing form and color, texture, perspective, and composition. I find myself envying them as […]
It’s easy to forget that the Britt Music & Arts Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. On concert nights, the thriving energy looks like any other major concert venue, and we’re proud of our professionalism. At the same time, our mission is to create a sense of discovery and […]
Ten years ago, I slid off the Gary West Meats roof during a December storm. Each surgery confirmed it was not my best decision. That fall still impacts our family’s path. At the time, opioids were still the go-to for chronic pain. I attempted to work a month after leaving the hospital. But pills left […]
As Realtors in Southern Oregon for over 20 years, we have met hundreds of families moving into our area from out of state. We quickly become their “go-to” for advice on where to go, what to do, and how to enjoy our great outdoors. We realized that our job […]
It’s springtime in the Applegate and there is a blush of new growth on the lavender. It starts slowly as the green shoots tentatively reach through the grey and brittle sticks of the seemingly lifeless plants. Over a week, perhaps two, the ocean of grey gives way to a green hue that you only catch […]
If you’re in need of a fresh idea for salmon tonight, give this tasty dish a chance. It’s a gorgeous little bowl of goodness that is so simple AND flavorful, you’ll be revisiting it all season long. Makes 4 bowls.
Ingredients:
16 oz piece of skinless salmon […]
As I write this, Mother’s Day is here, and as you are reading this, my son, Aidan, will be a newly-minted, high school graduate, tentatively stepping into the beginning practicum of becoming an adult. It’s a passage I’ve anticipated and wished to forestall since his arrival on a meltingly hot summer […]
What a delightful spring season we’re having. The cool, damp weather has made our walk-abouts so much more pleasant, and our wildflower season has been prolonged. It’s such a pleasant surprise to enjoy the calypsos (lady-slippers) along the trail, then stroll around the corner and see a late-blooming lamb’s tongue (fawn […]
Your credit score determines a lot more than the loans you can get and the interest rate you pay. Landlords use credit scores to decide who they will rent to. Insurers use them to set premiums for auto and homeowners’ coverage. Credit scores determine who gets the best […]
There are a lot of free tools out there to help with financial planning. Most real estate websites will have a mortgage calculator. With rising mortgage rates, knowing what is affordable is essential for a prospective homebuyer. Another common tool asks, “Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?” If you’ve […]
I am pleased to report that our restoration work on the Love block in the Masonic section of the cemetery was completed on April 29. The rainy weather delayed our finishing up the project but like you all, we were delighted with the much-needed rain and snow in the higher elevations.
It was the biggest project […]
One definition of “Art” is that which evokes an emotion. What is it about the artist’s eye, their way of seeing, that enables them to create the sensations we feel when observing their work? The artist’s faculty of sight has been educated. Rather than taking for granted the blade of grass, the folds of cloth […]
On behalf of the Jacksonville Review and its readers, we would like to sincerely thank Pam Sasseen for her 10+ years of bringing us “Focus on the Farm.” From day one, Pam has been an ardent supporter of Hanley Farm and the Hanley House and has played a major […]
Bonnie Raitt is coming back to the Britt stage. YAY!
Bonnie first “broke” into the public eye with her 1989 album, Nick of Time. It won three Grammy Awards, and is among the few CDs that never get re-alphabetized into our overstuffed library of the things. But before that heady experience, […]
As Realtors in Southern Oregon for over 20 years, we have met hundreds of families moving into our area from out of state. We quickly become their “go-to” for advice on restaurants, shopping, where to go, and what to do. We realized that our job was not just selling […]
As I sit at the Mayor’s desk in City Hall, some of the duties that I am responsible for honoring are routine and even boring. Tasks that have to be done over and over, as Mayor, are just part of the job. Thankfully, there are also plenty […]
“Merritt Divorce Case Testimony Thrills J’ville” read the 1924 Medford Mail Tribune headline.
June may be a traditional time for weddings and all the accompanying pageantry, but there’s nothing like a juicy divorce to set neighborhood tongues wagging!
The Merritt divorce even gained statewide attention. Gossipy charges and counter charges included profanity, bad […]
There’s excitement at the box office, and the daily hum of activity can mean only one thing: It’s time to welcome you back to the pavilion for another summer of music making. In particular for this month’s column, I’d love to highlight a Night at the Orchestra!
You’ve probably noticed […]
A big thank you to the over sixty volunteers who turned out on Saturday, March 26 for our spring Community Clean-up of the cemetery grounds. The very large city-owned trailer was filled to the brim in an hour followed by approximately 250 bags of other debris. It was a great day with so much accomplished […]
One would certainly hope that folks got out to enjoy our wildflower show in our local parks this spring. With our warm, dry February, hound’s tongue violets and manzanita brush were blooming early, heralding an early showing of our other wildland flowers. Shooting stars soon followed and fawn lilies were […]
So, you’re invited to a Cinco de Mayo party and you’re not sure what to bring that is festive, fun AND unique. I give you cake! Not just any cake, but a slightly boozy concoction that looks stunning and tastes so refreshing.
Ingredients
For the cake:
5 room temperature […]
As a young girl I loved the Little House book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, which chronicled her life growing up in the 1860s. I read the books innumerable times and when the television series came out, I was glued to it.
I had the pleasure of revisiting those books with my […]
U.S. home prices hit an all-time high in 2021, but those price increases are expected to slow in 2022 due to a number of economic factors. One of the biggest factors is how rising interest rates will impact the housing market. This used to be a pretty easy […]
Over the years, we have been fortunate to see world-class performances at the Britt Festival: Smokey Robinson, Steve Martin, Moody Blues, Doobie Brothers, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Kenny Loggins, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Robert Plant, ZZ Top, Judy Collins, Earth, Wind & Fire, Three Dog Night, Huey Lewis, Heart, […]
Yield curves are supposed to slope upward. For example, if you loaned your neighbor $1000 for a day, you’d probably ask for $1000 tomorrow. But, if the loan were for a year, perhaps you’d ask for $1100. How much would you ask for if the loan was for 30-years? […]
It’s that time of year again. We are all gearing up for summer and of paramount importance, it’s time to consider what summer will bring in the way of fire and smoke. This is a good opportunity to review the City of Jacksonville Emergency Evacuation Checklist and […]
The Jacksonville Boosters Club and the City are exploring a project that would refurbish one of Jacksonville’s Historic Landmarks, the “Gold First Found Here” marker on Applegate Street where it crosses Daisy Creek just after it branches off South 3rd. The original marker was placed there in 1932 by the Jacksonville […]
“Downton Abbey! Have you heard it’s coming back?”
A voice called from across the street, not far from Jacksonville’s historic downtown. We looked around, and realized it belonged to a neighbor whom we hadn’t seen for two mask-obscured years. We recalled that she was a Review reader familiar with our humble […]
What is a logo? A combination of image and text that depicts the name and purpose of a business. It can be a lot more than this, telling a story and establishing an emotional connection with the audience. It makes a great first impression and distinguishes itself from competitors. We have been fortunate to have […]
It’s a pleasure to write my first column as Britt Music & Arts Festival’s new President and CEO, starting May 1. I’m pinching myself; I can’t believe I’ve been given the opportunity to steward this gem of Southern Oregon in its next chapter. And, of course, I’m arriving just […]
Spring is here and my palate is dreaming of lighter fare with a nice balance of acid and fat. So this year I decided to not do the big leg of lamb on Easter Sunday and instead do a lite and full of flavor version of lamb […]
The month of April, Art Presence Art Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a Fine Art Gallery in Jacksonville. This is a time to reflect on where we have been and what we anticipate for our next ten years. Our initial Mission Statement spoke to our relationship with our community in Jacksonville. Our new Statement […]
With the coming of Spring, we find ourselves anxious to be out and about on our local trails. Recent outings to many nearby wild areas have found most trails in fairly good condition because of another “less than moist” Winter season. Some of the heavier windstorms have brought down limbs and […]