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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us Workers tear down the Darex Family Ice Rink earlier this week. The rink’s future will be discussed in a meeting next Wednesday, where a facility for local hockey will be considered. March 9, 2006 * updated by 5 p.m. daily Growing interest in ice hockey could lead to improvements or expansion of the Darex Family Ice Rink. Or aging equipment could result in the permanent closure of the rink. The Ashland Parks and Recreation Department has overseen the operation of the outdoor rink across from Lithia Park playground on the corner of Nutley Street and Winburn Way since it opened in 1996. The rink attracted more than 25,000 visitors last winter. See the front page of the printed version of today's Tidings * Breaking: Bank robbed on Lithia Way Ethics the focus of tonight’s session City council will consider tougher restrictions Ashland Police Department New budget could include 3 more officers Proposed move of equipment would boost dependability The Ashland Police Department asked the city council to add $28,000 to this year’s budget on Tuesday night. SOU president search officially begins Ashland doctor Allen Douma to lead state health program An Ashland physician who helped develop online access to health information will lead the Oregon Health Plan. Think organic when planning your garden March means time to start a garden. Here are some tips on how to do it sustainably the Valley TODAY Pot probe continues Ashland bids a fond farewell to Plaza’s historic Tree of Heaven Mon: Essentially Ashland Ashland bank robber washes way to freedom Mon: Tales From The Crib Truths about breastfeeding often hidden Mon: From Denmark As a youth ambassador, things get tricky Tues: Off The Vine Bored with Chardonnay? Solution here Weds: Food & History The national anthem of Panama Thurs: Commentary Old books, new dangers Fri: I'll Shut Up — Right After This What if the world has a soul? Fri: Healthy Pets Greenies are not for alone time for dogs Sat: Marketing Today What’s your exit strategy? NAIA Nationals: Men’s Basketball Nationals end early for SOU Opinion & Editorial — *UPDATED ... Web Letters — LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — LETTER: at length — EDITORIAL Troop withdrawal: Propaganda war Over the weekend, plans of American and British troops to completely withdraw from Iraq by 2007 made headlines in two major British newspapers. Reuters newswire service reported the development on this side of the pond with hardly a splash in our major media. The Washington Post lobbed a response back at the Brits on Monday that quoted a U.S. military spokesperson in Iraq who said the reported information was completely false. Tuesday, the London Telegraph fired back with an article substantiating its previous report and identifying the senior military official ... — OPINION PAGE POLICY COLUMNIST Updated Tuesdays: From the Right Side Mike Green True Reflections When we look in the mirror we see ourselves as others see us. For me it is always a time for close scrutiny and criticism. It is when I am in front of the mirror that I am highly motivated to firm up those areas that need it, lose that extra weight I don't need, and resolve to get back in the gym as soon as possible. It is that true reflection which provides genuine insight. And when we take a truthful look at our national reflection we can begin to see ourselves as others around the world see us. Case in point: The Associated Press published a story on Sunday where it quoted Ayman al-Zawahiri, purportedly the number two man in the al-Qaida organization. Al-Zawahiri said, "In the eyes of the West, they have the right to occupy our land, rob our wealth and then insult us and our religion, and humiliate our Qu'ran and our prophet (prayers be upon him). After that they give us lessons in freedom, justice and human rights." CASE IN POINT (OPED) Updated Mondays: — Case In Point : An administration that continues to puzzle It is almost painful to watch as those we have elected, and those they have appointed, fumble and scramble from one issue to the next. Iraq threatens almost daily to slip into civil war; Iran, a sponsor of terrorism, is on the brink of joining North Korea and going nuclear; the response to Katrina, before and after, was and is a disaster; no-warrant eavesdropping remains unresolved; the questionable agreement to allow the U.A.E. to manage our ports has only highlighted the fact that our ports, some four-plus years after 9/11, are still sieves; and there’s the lobbying scandals, the Scooter Libby indictment, the handling of the hunting accident of Vice President Cheney. The list goes on. It’s a puzzle how this administration, so quick to remind us after the last presidential election victory of the political capital accrued, can get it all so wrong. Consider the following: The Associated Press reported last Wednesday that there was confidential video footage showing federal disaster officials warning President Bush and his homeland security chief before Hurricane Katrina struck that the storm could put lives at risk and overwhelm rescuers. The video, widely disseminated, shows the President asking questions and seeming to be engaged. The AP report goes on to say that Bush declared four days after the storm, “I don’t think anybody anticipated the breach of the levees.” — Obituaries — Police reports click here to see print version Replete with history, this year’s Academy Awards focus on a different type of movie Is this Hollywood’s sea change? Perhaps. Never let it be said that Hollywood isn’t paying attention, even when in the throes of making “The Dukes of Hazard.” Perhaps the best evidence of what might be a significant sea change in moviemaking are this year’s nominations. 2006 AIFF Selections AIFF selections make local party interesting Six films selected for 2006 festival are up for Academy Awards In Review | The Diary of Anne Frank A play too upbeat for horrible times At the conclusion of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” the audience rises as one and gives the cast a standing ovation. Chocolate festival returns It’s a sweet weekend to be in Ashland. For two delectable days, the Oregon Chocolate Festival will satisfy the sweet tooth with artisan chocolates created by 15 chocolatiers from around the state Movies | T.V. | Calendar Stories updated by 6 p.m. Thursday ( Back issues available ) There will be a showing of the film, “Keep Not Silent,” winner of the Israeli Academy Award for Best Documentary 2004, at 2 and 8 p.m. Friday at Southern Oregon University’s Britt Ballroom in Britt Hall. Photographer prefers to be in the thick of it For new Ashland artist Patrick Moore, farming and photography have been closely intertwined over the years. He’s been avidly taking pictures ever since he received a Christmas gift of a Brownie camera during junior high in ‘68 in New Jersey. LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT Movies: Now playing Visiting poet may leave you with desire to ‘shift ’ In “A Letter From Naomi Shihab Nye To Any Would-be Terrorist” the poet asks, “Have you noticed how many roads there are? Sure you have. You must check out maps and highways and small alternate routes just like anyone else. There is no way everyone on earth could travel on the same road, or believe in exactly the same religion. It would be too crowded, it would be dumb. I don’t believe you want us all to be Muslims.” She is a poet obsessed by roads. Church Listings Ashland residents traveling nationwide and around the globe provide first-person accounts of their travels, complete with pictures to share their adventures with the Tidings' readers. * Note: The stories below are submitted by local residents, and are not changed on a regular basis, but will be replaced as other submissions are received. FEMA Experience in Texas, September 2005 I was invited by FEMA to act as a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a volunteer capacity. Mis queridos This is my first e-mail and I write it not from Syria but from South Lebanon. New Orleans: Up Close and Personal I returned to my hometown of New Orleans on Oct. 6 to view the devastation and assist my displaced family. The impact of the Gulf Coast tragedy on Native Americans DailyTidings.com Home Page Archives | Revels | Classifieds | Real Estate Guide | Weather | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2005 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Deep Muscle Stimulator Ceramic Piggy Banks FREE Entertainment Guide Women's & Men's Slippers Accelerate Weightloss Products Backpacks Generic Viagra Vegas Travel Guide Search Engine Optimization Sportsbook Absinthe Supply Student Loans Hotel & Airline Reservations African Safari Hammocks Helzberg Diamonds Online Casinos Community Bonus Casino King of Spirits ink cartridges Mortgage Calculator Security Systems Mailing Lists Click Here Advertisement .:Advertisements:. Site Search: RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams