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Ashland, Oregon HOME Valley & State Sports Opinion/Editorial Classifieds Business Columnists Obituaries Weather Archive Revels Etcetera Backpage O-Zone Real Estate Guide Menu Guide Shakespeare Subscribe Contact Us Rate Card Place an Ad May 24, 2006 Councilor Hardesty dies in his sleep City officials, friends shocked by sudden news City Hall pulled quietly together Tuesday as word of Hardesty’s surprising death spread. Ashland Police responded to a call at Hardesty’s home at 11:27 a.m. Tuesday. Hardesty’s wife, Alice, was traveling in London at the time of his death. She was notified early this morning. It was important to him to work with the public openly and honestly. — John Stromberg Ashland City Planning Commissioner Hardesty was a brilliant communicator who helped pass legislation that saved countless lives in the coal mines. — Dr. Hawey Wells Washington D.C. The thing about Hardesty that stood out above his professionalism and experience was a social ability to make connections with people. In 40 years of friendship we never had a cross word. — Gary Frink Luray, VA Armed man surrenders peacefully Suspect cornered in Lowe Street house Independents on the rise Democrats and Republicans say voter apathy has led to the continuing strength of what is referred to as the “third party” in Jackson County — the independents. I-5 sting sniffs out traffickers Police dog sniffs out drugs and other paraphernalia Photo editor Orville Hector welcomes you to the O-Zone. Check it out each week and see what "O" is up to when he isn't shooting news and sports. Last update 5/22 The Ashland Garden Club has chosen its “Gardens of the Month” for May 2006. Mon: Essentially Ashland Smile, you’re (not) on the city’s camera Mon: Tales From The Crib A vacation that almost turned deadly . Tues: Off The Vine Ebb and flow of prices Weds: Food & History Two anthems for one country Thurs: Sustainability Every Oregon home can support clean electricity Fri: I'll Shut Up — Right After This What about love? Fri: Healthy Pets Make sure to restrain pets in cars Fri: For Your Health Are you squatting correctly? Sat: Marketing Today The Business plan, part 1 Raiders’ sights set on NAIA titles Myers, Johnston look for repeat wins Opinion & Editorial — OPINION PAGE POLICY — LETTER: at length — LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — EDITORIAL Hardesty built a home in Ashland Jack Hardesty worked tirelessly for the City of Ashland from the day he moved here to enjoy the final phase of his life, until Tuesday morning when he died suddenly in his sleep. He never quit working to make Ashland a better place. ... “I gather from the tone of your editorial yesterday that you’re as pissed off as I am,” he wrote to me Friday night after the Tidings editorial against the council vote was published. more ... Updated Tuesdays: From the Right Side Mike Green So what? My kid can beat up your kid . If a single bumper sticker were used to sum up the sentiment held by millions of Americans who take great pride in the notion that we are the most powerful nation on earth, it might be this one: “My kid can beat up your honor student.” There are certainly legitimate reasons for our military to fight. But, when the nation and the nation's leaders are at odds about the reasons and rationale behind sending soldiers to their death, the people ought to win that fight every time. more ... CASE IN POINT (OPED) Updated Mondays: — Case In Point: Strangers in a strange land In the days ahead Congress and the White House will struggle to find a solution to perhaps one of the most intractable problems to come along in years: illegal immigration. Like few other issues (abortion might qualify), this problem is profoundly complex, clearly divisive, and does not lend itself to easy CNN sound bite analysis. If there is a middle ground it will be geography not easily reached as positions harden and the rhetoric heats up. As the debate is framed, what is striking is that there is so little discussion about causation. Nevertheless, if this massive, ongoing migration is a symptom, then the cause resides in Mexico. more ... no obituaries published today — POLICE Artist profile Bli nd Faith in his fathers flows to canvas Voices from the Valley turn to Mozart The latest in a host of performances of Mozart’s music is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, May 21 and 22, when Rogue Opera and the Southern Oregon University Department of Music present “Voices from the Valley: Mozart Opera Scenes.” Movie review ‘Tsotsi’ offers riveting filmmaking at its best The Oscar winning “Tsotsi” (pronounced sut-see) is riveting filmmaking. Based on a novel by Athol Fugard, it tells a story that gradually envelopes and then touches the audience. On Stage: In Review | An American Daughter Wasserstein play captures media frenzy What happens when a high-achieving, loving and compassionate woman is nominated for a high-profile public office? What happens when that woman is discovered to have done something minor, thoughtless and less than perfect? What happens is a media frenzy that reduces complex ideas to sound bites and people to social abstractions. more ... BUSINESS Coming Attractions Theatres buys Minor Theatre Ashland company buys longest running feature theater in country *Notice The Daily Tidings web site is undergoing a process of renovation in order to make improvements that will provide our readers an even more enjoyable interactive experience. Please pardon the problems in the coming weeks as we strive to make the Tidings' web site on a par with our award-winning print product. If you notice any particular problems or would like to offer constructive suggestions, or perhaps just want to tell us what improvements you really like, please direct your comments to the Content Editor at [email protected]. We welcome your input and appreciate your patience. Does Ashland need a new downtown plan? Once you vote you will be taken to the results page. Only 1 vote per person will be counted Movies | T.V. | Calendar Stories updated by 6 p.m. Thursday ( Back issues available ) 'The Forum' Curly hair and beard frame a gnomish sparkle in the mischievous eyes of this bacchanalian looking fellow named Pat Patton. Patton takes time out of his busy rehearsal schedule to sit down and discuss his exciting and long awaited return to Ashland as the director for “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at Southern Oregon University Center Stage Theatre May 18 through June 4. Artist in Ashland ‘In the Realm of Dreams’ New to Ashland, Linda Lamore is preparing for her first public show LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE: In Review Poseidon remake sinks to the bottom MOVIES: NOW PLAYING Havura hosts class on Judaism and Christianity Beginning Sunday at 7:30 p.m. there will be a six-week historic interfaith study course entitled “Roots and Branches.” The class will consist of Christians and Jews tackling the difficult issues of anti-Semitism, and the future of our shared vision to make the world a better place. The course will answer questions such as: What are the Jewish roots of the “Our father” prayer? What are the Jewish roots of the Eucharist? What did the notions of heaven, salvation, and redemption mean to religious Jews in the first century? What were the causes of Christian anti-Semitism? Church Listings --> Copyright © 2006 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers. All Rights Reserved.