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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area Should Ashland homeowners be able to rent rooms short-term? Beetles taking toll on Ashland pines Forum to explores data gathered in National Monument Northwest Pizza to raise money for Ashland Schools Foundation Education Northwest Pizza to raise money for Ashland Schools Foundation Prisoners in their own home Louie's to donate sales to Helman Hug Fund Ashland High School Drama Club to host Showcase Night on Thursday Ashland Kiwanis recognizes Samara Diab Environment Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area Wild Side: Selfish and other reasons for saving endangered species Mt. Ashland Ski Area: Low snow closes 'bunny hill' chairlift for beginning skiers With pre-season conditions worst in 25 years, catastrophic wildfires expected in region this summer Legislature might be divided on clean fuels bill, but these Ashlanders weren't Business Breaking ground on organic vineyard practices Southern Oregon University: Recent and pending projects at SOU total about $132 million Test Drive: 2015 Subaru Outback Limited Silvio Calabi: 2015 Cherokee is a modern Jeep Ride & Drive: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Politics and elections Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Short-term rental restrictions kept in some areas, loosened in others Arthur I. Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US Mark L. Hopkins: Looking for a political straight shooter Oregon's governor appoints new secretary of state State News Oregon's governor appoints new secretary of state Kate Brown sworn in as Oregon's 38th governor Nation - World Leonard Nimoy, famous as Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' dies Obituaries James Ellis York Death Notices Death Notices Shiela R. Ettlich Karen June Shaw Shareable Bank of America is predicting a massive Tesla collapse Mars One attracts science fiction geeks and people who hate society Sports Latest Stories Weber, Smith earn All-American honors Oregon's Altman used to rebuilding, reloading Wade scores 32, Heat rally to beat Blazers AHS grad Bailey claims national wrestling title Ashland boys capture another Sato Cup snowboard title at Mt. Bachelor High school Ashland boys capture another Sato Cup snowboard title at Mt. Bachelor Fredrickson leads Grizzlies to season-opening romp Grizz alpine skiers finish strong at state Ashland High's Honsinger tops field in final nordic ski meet Grizz snowboard team heads to state with repeat potential Southern Oregon University Weber, Smith earn All-American honors Oregon's Altman used to rebuilding, reloading AHS grad Bailey claims national wrestling title Thompson, Weber to play in all-star game Beavers get No. 3 seed, host NCAA games Voices Latest Stories Bert Etling: A homegrown news diet Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Antionette Kerr: Some items shouldn’t fly with TSA Our View: Tuition trauma Letters to the Editor, March 19 Editorial Our View: Tuition trauma Our View: SOU's economic clout Our view: Keep it simple in developing marijuana rules Our View: Ashland is at risk as a bad fire season looms Our View: Ashland backs residents over visitors in lodging decision Letters Letters to the Editor, March 19 Letters to the Editor, March 18 Letters to the Editor, March 17 Letters to the Editor, March 14 Letters to the Editor, March 12 Guest opinions Guest Opinion: Ashland is asking for trouble with new room rental rules Guest Opinion: More reasons to oppose Jordan Cove Guest Opinion: It's Groundwater Awareness Week; test your well Guest Opinion: Ashland schools failed to protect my son from bullying Guest Opinion: There is nothing uniform about the Uniform Crime Report Columns Bert Etling: A homegrown news diet Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Guest Opinion: Ashland is asking for trouble with new room rental rules Council Corner: City considers the sharing economy Herb Rothschild Jr.: Demonizing Putin makes case for war Chris Honore Council Corner Editor's Notes Jeffrey Gillespie Herb Rothschild Revels Latest Stories Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center Best bets for entertainment around Ashland, March 19 Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush musical 'Sunset Boulevard' opens at Camelot Theatre in Talent Community blog: Herzog scholarship for young writers Movie listings: March 13-18 Theater Ticket Availability Ticket Availability Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush musical 'Sunset Boulevard' opens at Camelot Theatre in Talent Oregon Shakespeare Festival designer for a half-century says he's still learning Ashland High School Drama Club to host Showcase Night on Thursday Music Album reviews: Recent and recommended for March The Farr Side: New format for ‘American Idol’ as show continues a strong run Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center The Farr Side: Madonna — ever the trendsetter Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder John McEuen performs at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland Visual Art Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists Movies Movie listings: March 20-26 More wonderful wrinkles at 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' 8 must-see spring films Movie review: ‘Wrecking Crew’ is a look at the people who really put the bomp Movie review: ‘Cinderella’ is an instant classic Food and Drink Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories A better bedtime Studying stress Eat this, not that Peanut allergy breakthrough Stargazing is a fun, free family activity Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Rogues: Tales from the Valley Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs Business Business Services NEWS NOW Bert Etling: A homegrown news diet ... Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area ... Ticket Availability ... Bert Etling: A homegrown news diet ... Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area ... Ticket Availability ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 17 DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 17, 2015 @ 2:00 am Updated Mar 17, 2015 at 5:08 PM Posted Mar. 17, 2015 @ 2:00 am Updated Mar 17, 2015 at 5:08 PM » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2324,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Apology forthcoming? Now that Hannah has been found (well, nobody actually "found" her): Will anybody from the BringHannahHome group have the decency and integrity to publicly apologize for the harsh and accusatory words some of their spokespersons directed at the Ashland Police Department, sometimes with TV cameras rolling? They were holding the APD accountable. Will they now hold themselves accountable? Almost everything they said about this case was incorrect. Since so many young people have been involved and paying close attention to Hannah's disappearance, shouldn't one of the adult leaders of that group stand up publicly and "eat crow"? Wouldn't that set a good example of what we do when we are wrong? To apologize — especially if we have said some pretty nasty things in trying to make our case? I have a generally favorable opinion of the Ashland police. They responded to tough questions and criticism politely and respectfully. It looks like they handled this case appropriately. Ron Adams, Ashland 'Fingersmith' has no clothes The Tidings published still another reverential review of one of OSF's opening season plays. The play is titled "Fingersmith" and directed by OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch. The review by Roberta Kent appeared March 5. In the play, a lesbian love affair is portrayed with fine skill; I am grateful. At last. But the rest of the play was such a hodgepodge of old Gothic romance plots that every tradition in that genre of English literature was played out. Or was this a comedy on such overused themes? To make it innovative and new it was told in three parts, one backwards, forwards, and sideways. To make it sensational, there was all manner of sexual funny business, pedophilia, rape and more. But what was difficult to take was the use of several expletives. In struggling to break boundaries in theater, Rauch keeps the sexual themes going, yet he doesn't know the difference between good and graphic theater. Thus the audience are forced voyeurs, and this being Ashland, every unnecessary-to-plot excess is greeted with laughter and a standing ovation. Methinks the play has no clothes on and it is playing with itself and for all unwitting children and student-filled audiences, the message is anything goes because adults think this is clever. Beautifully acted and done, this play is more product than plot. For shame, OSF. Leah Ev Ireland, Ashland Destruction for profit Residents of Southern Oregon are sitting on opposing sides of the fence. The proposed natural gas pipeline that would stretch 232 miles from Malin to the port of Coos Bay is drawing unwanted attention to Williams Pacific Connector Gas Operator LLC. This attention is what is needed to stop the project dead in the water. There are many implications that this project holds. From an environmental standpoint, the project is full of headaches. Diverting over 400 waterways and a 100-foot erosion for the 232 miles has long-lasting implications that will affect future generations. On Jan. 17, a pipeline ruptured in Montana, allowing crude oil to flow into the Yellowstone River. We, as a society, need to realize that producing outside of our capacity is only perpetuating the next man-made disaster. Hazardous materials, chemicals and depreciating equipment are concerns, no matter what side of the issue you stand on. The pipeline should not be built in Oregon, nor should it be built anywhere. From a sociological standpoint, the eminent domain of private property will take away land from individuals and place it into the hands of the LLC. The gas that will be produced will fiscally benefit the Asian and Canadian markets, while 90 percent of the actual production of gas will go to California. All in all, Southern Oregonians will benefit the least, and are left without a say. Miranda Stiles, Ashland DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 17, 2015 @ 2:00 am Updated Mar 17, 2015 at 5:08 PM » Comment or view comments /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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