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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us Local religious leaders like, from left, Pastor Scott Delgarno of Ashland First Presbyterian Church; Pastor Michael Powell of First United Methodist Church of Ashland; and Rev. Anne Bartlett of Trinity Episcopal have made it easier for people to explore religion. December 12, 2005 For some, ’tis the season to ‘shop’ Ashland’s many faiths reach out to ‘seekers’ For years, Ashland resident Morgan Hunt longed to find a church. She felt her church did not allow room for questioning and doubts, and as a lesbian, she felt excluded by teachings that homosexuality is sinful. She finally found the right match ... Printed version of the front page of today's Tidings AHS student dies in sleep Two projects seek planning commission approval Two new developments, both with first floor commercial uses and upstairs residential components, will come before the Ashland Planning Commission at its monthly meeting on Monday night, not Tuesday night when its meetings are usually held, at 7 p.m. in the Community Development building at 51 Winburn Way. Affordable housing process evaluated In an effort to improve the affordable living situation, Ashland’s Housing Commission plans to ask the City Council for an oversight role in new developments and other planning actions that contain low-income housing components. * SPECIAL * Third of a four-part series From Ecuador: the harrowing train derailment More of the misadventures of a Tidings reporter on vacation So I rode on top of a freight train. No kidding. A quaint nearby outing The green sign that welcomes drivers to Jacksonville reads: population 2,190. It’s hard to believe that a city as quaint and beautiful as Jacksonville could have so few inhabitants. Mon: Essentially Ashland Ashland’s Pioneer glass paved way for locally made pints Mon: Tales From The Crib Bravery from the mind of a 4-year-old Mon: From Denmark Time passes quickly as new host family looms Tues: Off The Vine Dessert wine a great way to end meals Weds:Food & History Romania’s resurrected anthem Thurs: Commentary What is the message we’re trying to send? Fri: I'll Shut Up — Right After This The need for interrelation is obvious Fri: Healthy Pets Eye worms: ugly cause of red eyes Sat: Marketing Today How to guarantee success BASKETBALL Raiders pick on Wildcats Washington, Williams lead top-ranked SOU men to 21-point rout Ashland boys settle for second place in Classic Port Angeles beats Ashland in Rotary Classic title tilt Opinion & Editorial — OPINION PAGE POLICY — AT LENGTH AFN’s mission remains feasible for attracting business COLUMNIST Updated Tuesdays: From the Right Side Mike Green WHY I DISLIKE CHRISTMAS WARNING : You should NOT read this column if you subscribe to ANY of the following: Greetings of “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays;” traditions of Christmas trees, wreaths, yuletide, mistletoe, belief in Santa, reindeer, dancing snowmen, elves, gift-giving, the “spirit of giving” ... or the notion that Christ was born on December 25. Disclaimer : Under NO circumstances should any misguided child be allowed access to this column. I cannot be responsible for the repercussions of a misguided child’s exposure to the whole truth. Despite centuries of celebrating the birth of Christ as an original Christian holy day, the Church offers proof that December 25 is a long-standing celebratory day in which pagans worship nature. It is surprising that Christians would also engage in traditions designed to pay homage to nature that God created … a specific warning given to Christians to avoid. CASE IN POINT (OPED) Updated Mondays: — CASE IN POINT : Education In America The classroom dynamic defies simple measurement This is the second of a three-part series on education. Clearly, how we as a nation best educate our children is a huge question that does not lend itself to easy answers. But by embracing No Child Left Behind we have once again misplaced our confidence when attempting to address how schools can be held accountable. How do we assess if students are learning? — OBITUARIES — POLICE Ashland man helps bring music back to The Big Easy Think about New Orleans, and it’s almost impossible not to hear music. The spirited, brassy sound of trumpet and saxophone, bass and piano, trombone and drum, brought together in a raucous and stirring celebration of jazz and life. So, as Peter Spring tried to absorb what had occurred in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, he viewed it through the prism of music, understanding almost immediately that if the soul of the crescent city was going to rebound, music would be integral to its recovery. In Review | Camelot ‘For one brief, shining moment’ Lush, romantic fantasy. A dream of “might for right” and “justice for all.” Yes. But when you actually see the play again, rather than listen to the score, you remember its dark, pessimistic tone. Movies | T.V. | Calendar Stories updated by 5 p.m. Thursday ( Back issues available ) Giving voice to Creation The Siskiyou Singers will perform at Southern Oregon University’s Music Recital Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. The Siskiyou Singers Christmas Concert will be on Saturday at 8 p.m. Bringing out the inner fire of glass The fiery chandelier hanging over the bar at the Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant was created by blown glass and metal sculptor David Gelfand. A glass blower of 20 years, for the past year and a half Gelfand has been combining his blown glass and metal into what he calls “illuminated sculptures.” David Krakauer and DJ Socalled will perform at the Havurah Shir Hadash Synagogue on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Clarinet player Krakauer will play music from his CD “Bubbemeises: Lies My Gramma Told Me,” teamed with Jewish hip-hop beat architect Socalled. MORE LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT Movies: Now playing A lesson from the Nativity: There’s always a little more room Pam Shepherd, the delightful new pastor of Ashland’s United Church of Christ, said the following to me recently about this festive season, “It’s our best story.” She’s right. Christmas is our best story. It’s what is entirely unique about Christianity. Buddha found enlightenment as a young adult. Muhammud experienced his “night of power” as an adult. Moses was married when he encountered his burning bush. Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan as an adult, but it is his birth that has captured the world’s imagination. 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. 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:. 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