I’d like to wish you all Happy Holidays and let you know how grateful I am for your amazing support this year. This month, the Review is a combined DEC/JAN one, allowing us to take the month of December off to recharge our creative batteries, retool parts of the publication and spruce-up our office! In 2012, we accomplished several business goals including the launch of our digital information kiosk in the Beekman Bank and converting the paper to all-color!  Next year, be on the lookout for more improvements and features that will make the Review even better!

As I mentioned last month, as a town resident, I’m dedicated to advocating for causes that improve Jacksonville’s quality of life. At this time of year, I encourage you to support a group that deserves our support now more than ever – our local merchants! In the past, I’ve championed the call to shop “local,” and provided evidence that a strong Jacksonville business community translates to a higher standard of living and quality of life for all of us. When you support town shops, restaurants and service businesses, their profits stay local and are reinvested in the community where they matter most.

This holiday season, I also encourage you to support a local organization making a huge difference in the lives of countless residents – Food & Friends! Your cash contributions make it possible for F&F to operate their meal site on South Oregon Street and to deliver meals to dozens of needy residents in the immediate Jacksonville area. Please join the Review in sending a contribution to Food & Friends today to 2860 State Street, Medford, OR 97504. Working together, we can make a difference for everyone in Our Small Town with Big Atmosphere!