My View
VITAL VOLUNTEERS – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2025
THIS MONTH, I am proud to publish a new column by Mike McClain, dubbed “Vital Volunteers,” wherein Mike will bring us an up-close-and-personal perspective on the many volunteers and non-profit groups […]
IT’S GOOD TO BE A SNAKE – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2025
IT’S ALWAYS FUN TO CELEBRATE THE LUNAR NEW YEAR, so once again, I invite you to join our friends at SOCCA, the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association, for Lunar New Year […]
THE SUN CAME UP! – by Whitman Parker
My View – Dec 2024 / Jan 2025
I RARELY USE THESE PAGES to share my thoughts on national politics, opting instead to focus on very local issues that impact us as a town. However, I’m […]
GRATEFUL FOR THE JACKSONVILLE SPIRIT – by Mike McClain, Jacksonville City Councilor
Guest My View – November 2024
MY WIFE, KANDEE, and I attended the Britt Festival annual meeting on September 30 which included the election of new members to the Board of Directors and a “State of […]
PUBLISHER PICKS FOR COUNCIL – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2024
PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING Donna Bowen for Mayor and Steve Casaleggio, Andrea Thompson, and John Jorgenson for City Council. Every two years, we elect a slate of volunteers to represent […]
WELLNESS IN THE “GREEN” ZONE – by Whitman Parker
My View – September 2024
OUR THEME THIS month is “wellness,” a topic I know we value as a community—one that ranks as a top reason most of us choose to live here. For certain, life […]
A DOG IN THE RACE! – by Whitman Parker
My View – August 2024
THIS MONTH, we’re celebrating and having some fun with our canine friends in town. All month, check our Instagram and Facebook where you’ll find photos of the […]
HONORING DIRK – by Whitman Parker
My View – July 2024
ON JUNE 8, more than 100 friends gathered in the Jacksonville Cemetery at the Sexton’s tool shed for a marker dedication ceremony to honor Dirk Siedlecki, who passed away in 2023. […]
HIGH SEASON IS HERE – by Whitman Parker
My View – June 2024
AS WE STEP into the vibrant month of June, it offers a packed schedule of events and opportunities to get out and enjoy our beloved Jacksonville and its surroundings. With summer […]
KEEP IT LOCAL – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2024
I WANT TO REMIND OUR READERS about the importance of dining and shopping locally in our charming town. Supporting our local businesses isn’t just about convenience or preference; it’s about nurturing […]