My View
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 […]
WILDFLOWER DELIGHT – by Whitman Parker
My View – April 2024
THIS MONTH, I’m looking forward to putting in some extra time on our woodland trails as our annual wildflower season bursts forth. From my view, a great way to […]
CELEBRATING HISTORY MAKERS – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2024
THIS VERY SPECIAL ISSUE of the Review is dedicated to two wonderful groups of women who are making Jacksonville a better place to live—they are women making […]
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2024
I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER WAY to ring in 2024 than with the Lunar New Year celebration on February 17, from 10am-3pm, on Britt Hill. Thanks to Jeresa […]
What a Year! – by Whitman Parker
My View – Dec 2023/Jan 2024
I hope you’ll join me in reveling in the magic of the holiday season as captured on our inspiring cover. Thanks to Amy Kranenburg at Happy […]
Police Predicament – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2023
Part of what makes Jacksonville “Jacksonville” is having a relationship with town employees—office staff, public works, firemen…and cops. Over the last year, Jacksonville’s Police Department, under Chief Dave Towe, has been […]
Congratulations Volunteers…and Welcome Belita! – by Whitman Parker
My View – September 2023
This month, our cover story on Firewise leader Linda Davis comes as Jacksonville once again finds itself in the path of wildfires surrounding the Rogue Valley. Because of Linda and her […]