My View
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 […]
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 […]
The Question of the Courthouse – by Whitman Parker
The Question of the Courthouse…My Opinion by Jacksonville Review Publisher Whitman Parker.