My View
May Flowers – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2017
April showers bring May flowers,” then Jacksonville should look like a flower shop as soon as the sun comes out and stays out. After what can only be described as an […]
Following in the Footsteps… – by Whitman Parker
My View – April 2017
On the heels of the Oscar’s, I considered penning a feel-good Hollywood script about an idyllic small town that would make a hit movie. The plot started like this: Against all […]
On Finding Inspiration…Again! – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2017
Just before press deadline, I bumped into a longtime Review columnist who admitted, “I’m struggling…all I have is writers block and I’m not sure about writing my column this month!” After […]
Make it a Great Year – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2017
Happy Chinese New Year, Jacksonville! On the Chinese zodiac chart, 2017 is the “Year of the Rooster.” In this issue, you’ll find a full schedule of the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural […]
Post-Election Peace
My View – December 2016/January 2017
I’d like to wish you Happy Holidays and post-election peace! Here at “Review HQ,” the last few months have been nothing short of exhilarating and exhausting, making the prospect of […]
Becker Best Choice for Mayor- by Whitman Parker
My View – November 2016
In my last column, I presented the case for re-electing Mayor Paul Becker, a candidate with vision, leadership and proven results. As you know, I’ve attended nearly every council […]
Let’s Re-Elect Mayor Becker! – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2016
For reasons outlined here, I wholeheartedly endorse Mayor Becker and ask that you join me in re-electing him. In this election cycle, the mayor’s seat and three council seats are open. […]
Vote YES to Prohibit Pot Shops – by Whitman Parker
My View – September 2016
This month, let me get right to the point—please join me in voting YES on two ballot measures to ban marijuana shops in the city limits. On page 18, you’ll find […]
Politics… at a Very Local Level – by Whitman Parker
My View – August 2016
Unless you’re living under a rock, you can’t help but notice this is “political” season in America! In the coming weeks, the mass media barrage will be in full-force as candidates […]
Summer in the City…Small Town – by Whitman Parker
My View – July 2016
Welcome to summer in the city…make that summer in the small town! Now that the Britt concert season is in full-swing and town is hopping with locals and visitors out and […]