Woodlands Map copywrite Bill Sullivan Having a strong online presence is imperative in today’s travel and tourism markets. Registering high in online searches, being talked about in social media, blogs, news outlets, and having interesting and unique online information captures the attention of people who are looking for new places to visit. The site was developed to work in conjunction with the Jacksonville Oregon Facebook page and to attract visitors from the Rogue Valley region and further away – those people on whom many of the local business rely to make a living.”
Bob and Ruth Root with Larry Smith The Roots were attending their last hike-a-thon just before their deaths several months later. Bob was bed ridden at this time, but was determined to attend. It was an honor to have them present.
On June 1, 2011 - 72 seventh graders from the Oregon Episcopal School - Portland - came to Jacksonville and donated 1,825 hours working in Britt Park and at the Historic Cemetery. The City provided material, a truck load of granite, and hand equipment. They carted 5 yards of DG up to the Zigler Trail to take care of swampy conditions. They trimmed low hanging trees from HWY 238 to the end of the Zigler trail. And they cleaned up several family plots in the Cemetery. This was their fourth year of doing community service in Jacksonville. PreK-12 college preparatory independent school 840 students from the Northwest and around the world Both day and boarding programs -Small classes, superb faculty, individualized education Global experiences across six continents through exchange programs, winterim trips and curricular connections Episcopal tradition and heritage Fifteen minutes from downtown Portland, an hour from the Cascade Mountains and less than two hours from the Oregon Coast
On June 1 72 seventh graders from the Oregon Episcopal School - Portland - came to Jacksonville and donated 1,825 hours of working in Britt Park and at the Historic Cemetery. The City provided material, a truck load of granite, and hand equipment. 72 kids and 8 adults. They carted 5 yards of DG up to the Zigler Trail to take care of swampy conditions. They trimmed low hanging trees from HWY 238 to the end of the Zigler trail. And they cleaned up several family plots in the Cemetery. This was their fourth year of doing community service in Jacksonville. PreK-12 college preparatory independent school 840 students from the Northwest and around the world Both day and boarding programs -Small classes, superb faculty, individualized education Global experiences across six continents through exchange programs, winterim trips and curricular connections Episcopal tradition and heritage Fifteen minutes from downtown Portland, an hour from the Cascade Mountains and less than two hours from the Oregon Coast
June 7, 2008 Oregon Episcopal School 7th graders pulling English Ivy at Britt Park. Each year OES classes conduct community service projects around Oregon. This class was visiting Ashland and studying Shakespeare and pulling ivy. The Oregon Episcopal School (also known as OES) is a private, coeducational college preparatory school in the Raleigh Hills suburb of Portland, Oregon. Established in 1869, OES is "the oldest Episcopal school west of the Rocky Mountains. Currently, the school serves children from prekindergarten to twelfth grade and includes day-school and boarding programs. In 2007, the Portland Monthly magazine named the school one of the best in OES's official mascot is the aardvark. This somewhat unusual animal was chosen by the student body to replace the falcon.
Vandalism of the Jackson Creek bridge on the Zigler Trail by persons unknown. May 2011
Vandalism of the Jackson Forks Bridge and signs by persons unknown. May 2011
Vandalism of the Jackson Creek Bridge and signs by persons unknown. May 2011
Jacksonville Mayor Bruce Garrett and Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Board President Kara Olmo sign the Grove Conservation Agreement. 2010 City offices
BRIAN MULHOLLAN AND FAMILY ON THE QUARY TRAIL THAT BRIAN NEGOTIATED FOR PURCHASE AT AGE 11. My twin brother, Larry Smith, has been teaching school since 1965...almost 45 years. He is still subbing. Over those years he took photos of his students and their activities. He has now scanned in the negatives, photos and slides from those years. He has organized the 6,460 photos into 27 Picasa albums. He hopes his former students will find these albums after he posts them on http://www.jvwoodlands.org To contact Larry Smith: jvsmith@clearwire.net To contact Lloyd Smith: Lsmithtwin@comcast.net
BRIAN'S THREE KIDS.
Brian Mulhollen Fuels Management specialist Folsom Field Office He says he's just a dumb fire guy. A humble comment (and under-assessment) from someone who has been a public servant from a young age. Brian Mulhollen became a fuels management specialist at the Folsom Field Office in March 2007 after working as a hotshot, heli-attack and engine crewman with the U.S. Forest Service for more than ten years. He spent time in the Deschutes, Rogue River, Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests before joining the BLM.
Brian grew up in Jacksonville, Oregon, a historical town located about seven miles west of Medford and fifteen miles north of Ashland, Oregon. He worked on urban parks and the trail system around his hometown and was recognized for his work in 1993 with the state and national Jefferson Award for outstanding public service. The Jefferson Award, established in 1972 to encourage and honor inidividuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service, is presented by the American Institute for Public Service in partnership with local community organizations. His devotion to fire fighting began with his involvement with the Fire and EMS Explorers in the Boy Scouts of America in Jacksonville. He has taken numerous fire and aviation courses through the U.S. Forest Service. You can tell he likes using his hands by the hobbies he enjoys -- sawmilling, wood working and picking the mandolin. He lives with his wife Summer and three children in Dutch Flat, California.
BRIAN MULHOLLEN WITH HIS FORMER 5TH GRADE TEACHER, LARRY SMITH Brian grew up in Jacksonville, Oregon, a historical town located about seven miles west of Medford and fifteen miles north of Ashland, Oregon. He worked on urban parks and the trail system around his hometown and was recognized for his work in 1993 with the state and national Jefferson Award for outstanding public service. The Jefferson Award, established in 1972 to encourage and honor inidividuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service, is presented by the American Institute for Public Service in partnership with local community organizations. His devotion to fire fighting began with his involvement with the Fire and EMS Explorers in the Boy Scouts of America in Jacksonville. He has taken numerous fire and aviation courses through the U.S. Forest Service.
Brian Mulhollen Fuels Management specialist Folsom Field Office Brian grew up in Jacksonville, Oregon, a historical town located about seven miles west of Medford and fifteen miles north of Ashland, Oregon. He worked on urban parks and the trail system around his hometown and was recognized for his work in 1993 with the state and national Jefferson Award for outstanding public service. The Jefferson Award, established in 1972 to encourage and honor inidividuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service, is presented by the American Institute for Public Service in partnership with local community organizations. His devotion to fire fighting began with his involvement with the Fire and EMS Explorers in the Boy Scouts of America in Jacksonville. He has taken numerous fire and aviation courses through the U.S. Forest Service. You can tell he likes using his hands by the hobbies he enjoys -- sawmilling, wood working and picking the mandolin.
BRIAN MULHOLLEN BACK WHEN HE WAS IN 6TH GRADE ON THE PROPERTY THAT HE HELPED PURCHASE.
Jackson Forks Trail Bridge. These fall photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
Dan Kellog - SOLC Board President - right Larry Smith - Standing - president - JWA Jacksonville Mayor Jim Lewis Elizabeth Rogers, Executive Director SOLC Signing Conservation Easement for the Beekman Woods March 2002
Ladies from the Southern Oregon Adventure Boot Camp use the Woodlands Trails at all times of the day and night. The program offers fitness instruction, nutritional information, and motivational training, packed with fun and energizing activities that help women reach their fitness goals. (www. SOBootCamp.com)
