My View
Celebrate the Shamrock and So Much More! – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2019
When it comes to fun and interesting things to do in Jacksonville, the month of March certainly comes in like a lion…and remains that way!
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Chamber […]
Happy Year of the Pig – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2019
Happy 2019—the Chinese New Year of the Pig! This month, we celebrate Jacksonville’s Chinese heritage with another sensational Chinese New Year celebration on February 9. Our good friends at the Southern […]
Happy Holidays, Jacksonville! – by Whitman Parker
My View – December 2018/January 2019
For this citizen-publisher, Christmas came early on November 6 at the very moment the Jackson County Elections Commission released the vote count on the meals tax. Thankfully, the ballot measure […]
An Attitude of Gratitude – by Whitman Parker
My View – November 2018
I’m pleased to bring you the Review’s first-ever “gratitude issue”—a celebration to showcase many of the incredible organizations that make Jacksonville such a unique and wonderful place to call home. Having […]
Don’t Ruin Jacksonville – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2018
“I live in Rogue River and visit JV often. I love South Stage Cellars and the shopping. If this meals tax gets passed, I will no longer come to this darling […]
YES to Candidates, NO on Meals Tax
My View – September 2018
I’m pleased to announce that three outstanding citizens have applied to run for three open City Council seats. At press time just days before the filing deadline, the candidates are current […]
It’s Time for Teddy…and Wine! – by Whitman Parker
My View – August 2018
With August here, the Britt Hill comes alive with the sound of music—orchestral music produced by some of the finest classical musicians in the nation. One of the things making the […]
10 Years! Celebrating a Decade – by Whitman Parker
My View – July 2018
I’m honored to have been publishing the Review for ten years! Admittedly, I’m a bit puzzled as to where the last decade went and how time seems to be speeding up, […]
The Heart of Town – by Whitman Parker
My View – June 2018
This month, join me in celebrating life in Jacksonville with our main feature about our favorite local, family-owned and operated restaurants. For the past three months, our Unfettered Critics, Terry and […]
Taking Stock – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2018
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the annual travel and tourism conference sponsored by our good friends at Travel Southern Oregon. TSO is the local arm of Travel Oregon, dedicated […]