Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-21
Disappointed grandma My granddaughter graduated from SOU on Saturday. She worked hard and committed herself to finish on time. Like most students she took on debt that will follow her for years. In the meantime, SOU happily continued to build new buildings and up the tuition accordingly. Even slamming the seniors with a raise in tuition on their very last quarter! On Saturday, June 16, commencement day, the three-hour ceremony as part “shareholders meeting,” where the “board members” talked excl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-21
A free event showcasing the abilities of ham radio operators, especially during emergency situations, is coming to ScienceWorks this weekend. Part of Amateur Radio Field Day, the event starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, and will continue overnight until 11 a.m. Sunday, June 24. The event is being coordinated between the Rogue Valley Amateur Radio Club and Cascade Amateur Radio Enthusiasts, according to a news release. During the event, radio operators will have a “mobile base of operations” in
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-20
John Darling / For the Tidings John Fregonese, Ashland planning director for 13 years, is being remembered as a visionary who shaped an energy-conscious city made for people, not cars — and was able to rouse people with his enthusiasm to make cutting-edge things happen. Fregonese, a dominating force in Ashland through the 1980s, died Saturday at age 66 of a fast-acting cancer. He was president of Fregonese Associates in Portland and, earlier, was planning director of “Metro,” the urban planning
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-20
Oregon Shakespeare Festival convened its annual Juneteenth celebration on the festival campus Monday (the 18th, but also a day the festival is otherwise shut) with a series of events and celebrations, including a full reading of Kevin Douglas’s “Plantation!,” a compelling play that attempts to tackle the horrifying history of the American slave trade through a comedic lens. Lillian (Bobbi Charlton) is the aging matriarch of a Texas cotton-growing family who has sprouted a conscience in her old a
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-20
If you were to ask me who has the hardest job in the field of aging, I’m going to say the caregivers, unequivocally. In particular, it’s the people who go to work every day caring for your family members, friends or yourself. Family caregivers also have it tough, but those who are not related by blood or marriage are doing something quite amazing, I think. They often do not get the recognition they deserve. They do all the chores for someone who most of us might grimace at. If their client has d
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-19
The latest attempt to carve up California has qualified for the ballot, but it stands little chance of passing, and it would probably not win the required congressional approval. Nor is it likely to win support from backers of a “State of Jefferson.” The initiative would create three new states. “Northern California” would stretch from just north of Monterey to the Oregon border and east to the Nevada line. “California” would include the coastal counties from Monterey south to Los Angeles. “Sout
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-20
The public is invited to hear a draft report about a proposed extension of the Bear Creek Greenway from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 North Mountain Ave, The presentation will be led by Alta Planning + Design, Inc.’s Senior Designer, Christo Brehm, in conjunction with the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission and the Bear Creek Greenway Foundation. It is intended for anyone interested in the Bear Creek Greenway, property owners along Bear Creek betwee
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-25
ATLANTA — By engaging in voter suppression, Stacey Abrams’ opponents are paying her the highest possible compliment. The former Democratic leader of the state House of Representatives, Yale Law School grad and the first African-American woman to be nominated by a major party for governor is so close to winning that Republicans seem to think the only way to stop her is to keep thousands from casting ballots. And it happens that her GOP opponent, Brian Kemp, is the secretary of state, the man over
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-24
You may have gotten the 2019 Official U.S. Government Medicare Handbook called “Medicare & You” in the mail. If you’re like most people, it goes into the recycle bin immediately. And, if you’re hoping to find info on Medicaid in this 120-page book, there isn’t any. Medicaid is the program which provides some coverage for low-income people who need help paying for their long-term care needs. When teaching a class recently on preparing for care as you age, I became aware that many people were not
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-24
You may have gotten the 2019 Official U.S. Government Medicare Handbook called “Medicare & You” in the mail. If you’re like most people, it goes into the recycle bin immediately. And, if you’re hoping to find info on Medicaid in this 120-page book, there isn’t any. Medicaid is the program which provides some coverage for low-income people who need help paying for their long-term care needs. When teaching a class recently on preparing for care as you age, I became aware that many people were not
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-26
“Ars longa, vita brevis.” — Hippocrates This column will be my final piece for the Ashland Daily Tidings. After four years of writing for the paper both as a political commentator and as a theater, fine art and music reviewer, the time has come for me to move away from the Rogue Valley to pursue my options in a larger city. Being too old for a midlife crisis, I can only hope that whatever forces are driving this decision are doing so with their instincts intact. To steal a leng
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-26
Since a rash of cougar sightings in downtown Ashland in recent days were all at night, it doesn't constitute a public safety issue for now, authorities say. A cougar was spotted near the Safeway store on Siskiyou Boulevard and by the downtown fire station and Ashland Plaza in recent days. The Plaza sighting was around 4 a.m. Thursday. A cougar with two cubs was also spotted near the library earlier this week. It is unknown if it is the same animal. According to Steve Niemela, district wildlife b
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-25
My wife, Danielle, and I decided, once again, to try to become vegetarians. I think this is the third time for me and maybe the fourth time Danielle has tried to cut meat out of her diet. We’re trying not to be too strict with ourselves, so as to increase the likelihood of success. For instance, while dining out for these reviews, I will probably still eat some meat. To see what Ashland has in store for vegetarians, we headed to Ruby’s, where about half the menu is devoted to vegetarian and vega
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-24
A result of a little luck, a lot of hard work, and a robust education program, the Rogue Valley Symphony (RVS) has been recognized as one of the country’s outstanding arts organizations by Ovation , America’s only arts television network. Ovation recently announced partnerships with two Oregon arts entities — the RVS and the BendFilm Festival . It’s part of its mission to shine a spotlight on the places and people who elevate and enrich their communities through the arts. As part of the partners
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-24
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT TURKISH LEADER IS SAYING Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is determined not to allow all those responsible for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi escape justice. 2. WHO JOINS PANTHEON OF INCENDIARY ARAB RULERS’ SONS The killing of Khashoggi by agents believed to be close to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cast him into a ruthless and pitiless group of the sons
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-25
Thursday, 6:37 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for criminal trespass II in the 2300 block of Ashland Street. He was cited and released. Thursday, 7:45 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for a warrant of failure to appear for offensive littering in the 2300 block of Ashland Street. He was lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Thursday, 1:34 p.m. – Ashland police cited a man for prohibited smoking I the 100 block of East Main Street. Thursday, 9:58 p.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for crim
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-25
A man who was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 Tuesday was identified by police as Ryan Hitt, 32, from Ashland. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on I-5 at milepost 25. Hitt, driving southbound in a white 1985 Toyota pickup truck, left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled, coming to rest in some blackberry bushes adjacent to the freeway, according to a press release from OSP. Hitt was not wearing
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-11
KS Wild development director Michael Dotson will lead an easy walk from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 12, at Lynn Newbry Park, located in Talent near Interstate 5’s Exit 21. Learn about migrating chinook salmon and look for wild salmon spawning. Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, see kswild.org. Friday, Oct. 12 Bear Creek Salmon Walk: KS Wild development director Michael Dotson will lead an easy walk from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 12, at Lynn Newbry Park, located in T
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-11
A win for Ashland Ashland is fortunate to have the service of Steve Jensen on its City Council. His vast experience in diverse fields from lumber yard manager to high school teacher to watershed management, gives him an unrivaled perspective. I’ve known Steve for 30 years to be thoughtful, knowledgeable, honest and always open to considering varied opinions. He’s a team player and overall nice guy. Really! Vote with me to let Steve Jensen continue the good work he’s started in Ashland. Dave Bern
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-10
Vote for Al Edie and Al Willstatter were the first friends we had when we moved to Ashland in 1990, and he and I have remained close friends for over 18 years. His knowledge and experience of city government as a former member of the council are essential in order to get the city back in line. I urge you to support Al Willstatter for City Council. We need him. Bob Cox Ashland Voting for Walden Please support Congressman Greg Walden’s re-election. He is committed to Oregon Independents, Republica