My View
Chilean Thoughts on a Chilly Fall Morning – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2015
Up until a few minutes ago, as I was channel-surfing to find the Oregon Ducks game on television, I thought this column was in the can. Not so fast, I said […]
On Vision, Action and Collaboration – by Whitman Parker
My View – September 2015
At times, living and working in a small town brings unusual challenges that end-up producing extraordinary and unexpected results.
Reflecting back to early 2008, Jacksonville was stuck in the grips of a […]
Let’s Live Here! – by Whitman Parker
My View – August 2015
As a publisher, I spend a fair amount of my time out and about walking and talking with locals and visitors – getting a feel for things on the ground is […]
My View, July 2015 – by Whitman Parker
I just sat down to pen this column on a sunny Saturday morning, one day before the Summer Solstice. The weather is perfect so the office door is wide open, allowing the sights and sounds […]
Jacksonville, a Bargain at $1.84 – by Whitman Parker
My View – June 2015
After sitting through the first meeting of “budget season,” it occurred to me that living in Jacksonville is a “bargain.” Please don’t get me wrong; I don’t like paying taxes any […]
Fun is in the Air – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2015
It’s the time of year when the pages of the Review and our online calendars are filling-up with fun things to do as fast as our local wineries are running their […]
Trailing Thoughts from the Hiking Capital of Southern Oregon – by Whitman Parker
My View – April 2015
I’m at my desk typing this column—on a perfect spring day—thinking I should be taking a long walk on one of the Jacksonville Woodlands trails instead! It’s one of those days […]
On Gaining Perspective… – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2015
Last month, I had a 5-day “hall pass” to get out of town with my wife, Jo. Our trip to the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show was […]
New Year…New Priorities? – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2015
This year, our City Council must weigh the importance of and address several challenges including the Courthouse, the Jacksonville Dam, the need for a new Fire Station and updating the Comprehensive […]
My View, December 2014/January 2015 – by Whitman Parker
It’s hard to believe this is the final issue of 2014…I’m wondering where the year has gone! I’d like to wish everyone the happiest of holidays and express my sincere thanks […]