By Whitman Parker|2020-09-30T14:18:51-07:00July 2nd, 2014|Publisher's View|Comments Off on My View, July 2014 – On the Right Track!
Calling All Candidates for City Council
If you’re considering running for one of 3 open seats in the November, 2014 election, NOW is the time to get started ...
Publisher’s Take on “Sign-gate”
On June 23, Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker issued a proclamation regarding the use of “sandwich board” signs...
Mayor Becker Issues Proclamation
On June 23, Mayor Paul Becker issued a “proclamation,” effectively permitting downtown business owners...
Tea Kettle Engine Returns Home
A 10-ton piece of Jacksonville history came rolling home on Saturday, June 14, when the Rogue River Valley Railroad...
“Taste of Summer” Rewind!
Jacksonville was THE place to be on June 7, 2014, as hundreds packed the streets for a day of fun at the annual Taste of Summer festival.
Britt Seeking Host Families in Jacksonville
Each summer Rogue Valley families open their homes and their hearts to music. Begun in 1963, the Britt Classical Festival host family...
Carolyn Kingsnorth of Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on FiveOn5
Watch this video from FiveOn5 dated, June 5, 2014 - with Carolyn Kingsnorth of Historic...
Volunteers Tackle Last Minute Jobs on Britt Hill
An army of 70+ volunteers from the Britt Society descended on Britt Hill on June 8 for a day-long project...
Sunday Jacksonville Farmers Market Now Open for the 2014 Season!
Now in its fourth year, the Jacksonville Farmers Market has become a hit with locals who appreciate the freshest farm...
Celebrate Summer Volunteers! – by Whitman Parker
It’s now “summer in the city” as the pace of our small town life picks-up and town bustles with events and activities galore! From the Taste of Summer Celebration, incredible Britt concerts on the Hill, the Historic Home and Garden Tour, to our charming Farmers Market and so much more, this is high season and our time in the sun.
Search & Rescue Team Conducting Exercises in Downtown Jacksonville
On Friday, May 30, members of the Jackson County Search and Rescue Team will be...
My View, May 2014 – by Whitman Parker
Can you feel the buzz in the air…the energy as our micro-town emerges from its winter slumber? This month and all summer long, there are so many events and positive things happening—thanks to great people who are making a difference.
Starting in May, anyone interested in history is in for a treat as multiple seasonal events […]
My View, April 2014 – by Whitman Parker
On March 18, the City Council formally voted to move Jacksonville’s city offices to the Historic Courthouse. Although I still believe that city offices are not the highest and best use of the building, I’m now on-board and look forward to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
My View, March 2014 – by Whitman Parker
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve talked about the incredible volunteers making Jacksonville a wonderful place to live. At the Review, I’m fond of saying, “the ‘V’ in Jacksonville is for “volunteer!” On February 18, I was thrilled when Mayor Paul Becker presented Dirk Siedlecki with the 2013 “Person of the Year” award.
My View, February 2014 – by Whitman Parker
Welcome to the Year of the Horse! As we’ve been doing for nearly six years now, this issue of the Review is packed with news and information on what’s happening in our little corner of the world...
My View, December 2013/January 2014 – by Whitman Parker
I’d like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and express my sincere thanks for making 2013 another wonderful year here at the Review!
My View, November 2013 – by Whitman Parker
Not long ago, I wrote a column decrying the use of social media, going so far as to say...
Courthouse or Firehouse? Time to Prioritize!
On September 20, I attended a seminar at Medford City Hall on earthquake preparedness...
My View, October 2013 – by Whitman Parker
This month, the Review celebrates our local merchants and the local grape harvest with features and articles on both topics.
My View, September 2013 – by Publisher, Whitman Parker
As Summer gives way to Fall, I’m looking forward to cooler days and hoping for blue skies overhead. This summer was unusual with extreme bursts of heat coupled with smoke-filled skies from nearby forest fires—both put a damper on all sorts of outdoor activities and commerce. For many local businesses, the economic consequence of reduced […]
The Question of the Courthouse – by Whitman Parker
The Question of the Courthouse…My Opinion by Jacksonville Review Publisher Whitman Parker.
My View, August 2013 – by Publisher, Whitman Parker
This month, I thought I’d give-up my column space to focus on one of my favorite Jacksonville volunteers, Dirk Siedlecki.
My View, July 2013 – by Publisher, Whitman Parker
Thank you Jacksonville! It’s hard to believe this July 2013 issue marks my 5-year anniversary as Publisher of the Review...
My View, June 2013 – by Publisher, Whitman Parker
It’s finally here…summer, that is!
My View, May 2013 – by Publisher Whitman Parker
It’s hard to imagine pioneer-vintner Peter Britt dreamed that Jacksonville would be considered the “heart of Southern Oregon wine country”
My View, April 2013 – By Publisher, Whitman Parker
MyView – April 2013
Within an hour or so, I will have completed this column which is always my final task before the newest issue of the Review is sent to Valley Web, our printer. Although I’m stuck behind my desk for the time being, I know it’s worth it because my next “tasks” will be […]
My View, March 2013 – By Publisher Whitman Parker
Here’s hoping March comes in like a lamb and leaves like one, too! If you’re like me, your weather patience has worn thin and you’re wishing for warmer days, brighter skies and that the groundhog was right and spring will come early.
I want to take a moment and thank the bosses at the Boosters Club […]
My View, February 2013 – by Publisher Whitman Parker
The other day, a reader and I were discussing the Review’s increasing focus on the arts in Jacksonville...
My View, December 2012 – By Publisher Whitman Parker
As I mentioned last month, as a town resident, I’m dedicated to advocating for causes that improve Jacksonville’s quality of life...
My View, November 2012 – By Publisher Whitman Parker
“My View” is written with great consideration and not as flippant remarks...
My View, October 2012 – by Publisher Whitman Parker
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