My View
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 […]
Playing Tough – by Eileen Bobek
Reflections of a Rebel Heart – August 2023
I’ll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear. ~ Nina Simone
Since I opened Rebel Heart Books six years ago, I have occasionally been subject to a […]
Courting the Truth – by Your Pheasant Meadow Neighbors
Jacksonville Review – July 2023 issue
After reading the recent article from Dave Doi in the Jacksonville Review, we, the neighbors of Pheasant Meadow, would like to share our perspective on the pickleball courts.
Dave Doi asks […]
Don’t Pick on Pickleball – by Dave Doi
Jacksonville Review – June 2023 issue
The Mayor and City Council are again facing the pickleball controversy in our town. In March, they voted to prohibit pickleball on Sunday and to limit the hours of play […]
Eye on the Budget – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2023
Successful municipalities run on tight budgets…something our city staff and council have mastered due to our small tax base. At its April 13 Budget Committee meeting, staff presented their 3-year budget […]
Unleashing a “Spring” of Events – by Whitman Parker
My View – April 2023
On the heels of this winter’s weather, it’s a pleasure to see signs of spring in the air… and in the garden. Luckily for us, […]
Dedicated to Dirk – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2023
When I heard the news that Dirk Siedlecki had passed away, a piece of my heart broke. Dirk was one of “those” guys—one you admire right off the bat and like […]
A Sea of Changes – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2023
A slew of regional changes has caught everyone’s attention recently, blowing up social media and sounding the alarm as to the future of our community. Here in town, the new owners […]