Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2019-01-04
I bet you have some of the very same New Year’s resolutions I have. I’m going to put down the digital screens and read more actual books. I’m going to be more present with my family and find a better work-life balance. Like every year, I am going to get in better shape and spend more time outside in the places I work to protect and restore. But as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, I found myself looking up at the stars. Away from the lights on the Rogue Valley,
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-02-06
Tutunov series continues with dazzling Russian program Nikita Fitenko & Katerina Zaitseva [Photo courtesy of Oregon Center for the Arts] Monday Feb 5, 2018 at 3:36 PM Feb 5, 2018 at 3:36 PM By Jeffrey Gillespie Alexander Tutunov launched the 2018 season of his popular piano series at the Oregon Center for the Arts this Friday last with a brief curtain speech that showcased his usual jocular, self-effacing humor, reminding us of why he is such a r
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-18
A year ago, the Ashland High girls basketball team had to wait until its fifth game to pick up win No. 1 on the season. Through five games this season, the Grizzlies’ win total has already surpassed that — and with room to spare. And when you’re trying to change the culture around the program for the better, there’s no quicker cure than starting out a season on a positive note. “It really helps the next couple games knowing that we have some confidence,” said
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-18
Many people in Ashland have developed close attachments to Mexico and people-to-people relations with Mexicans that are reflected in their personal and professional lives. An outstanding example is Dr. Josie Wilson, a professor in the Psychology Department at Southern Oregon University from 1988-2015, where she taught human development, counseling skills and professional ethics, and held several administrative positions. Wilson and six others received Amigo Club awards at the November Guanajuato
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-17
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SHUTDOWN THREAT LOOMS AS TRUMP DEMANDS WALL Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House insists Congress provide $5 billion to build a border wall. Both parties have suggested that President Trump would likely need to make the next move to resolve the impasse. 2. HOW MIGRANT GIRL’S DEATH UNDERSCORES BORDER AGENT LANGUAGE CHALLENGES Shortly before a 7-yea
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
Neil Woolf — who has led enrollment efforts at higher education institutions in Wisconsin, Washington and Nevada — has been hired as Southern Oregon University’s new vice president for enrollment management and student affairs. He will start work at SOU on Jan. 9. “I am very excited to join the team at Southern Oregon University,” Woolf said. “Under the direction of the Board of Trustees and President (Linda) Schott, I look forward to advancing the mission of
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-18
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHO IS HEADED FOR SENTENCING Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser, will probably walk out of a courtroom a free man due to his extensive cooperation with federal prosecutors. 2. HOW THE BORDER WALL IMPASSE IS MORE OF THE SAME The standoff over President Donald Trump’s $5 billion wall funds deepens, threatening a partial government shutdown in a standoff that has become
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-18
Build a bike track Lincoln Park needs you. Ever since I was little, my family has played at the park. The city is thinking of taking over care of the park and adding some new features. I think a pump track/bike park would be a great idea. I learned to ride a bike at Lincoln Park, and I think other kids like me should have the same great experience, but better. With a pump track, kids and adults of all experience levels could ride and have fun. Wesley Newman, age 11 Ashland Practice stewardship I
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-20
Before the advent of “talkies” in 1927, silent films entertained audiences with dialogue created by gestures, mime or title cards. At the height of the silent movie era, films without sound were shipped to theaters. Many techniques were devised to enhance the silent films. A pianist, theater organist or even small orchestra would play from sheet music or improvise their own sounds and music. Medford’s first movie theater, the Bijou, had pianist “Toots” Osenbrugge pl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-18
Friday, 7:59 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for alleged possession of methamphetamine in the 100 block of Maple Street. He was lodged at jail. Friday, 8:29 a.m. – Ashland police responded to a “theft of packages” call from the Ashlander apartments and discovered three individuals’ packages in the 2200 block of Siskiyou Boulevard. Friday, 8:29 a.m. – Ashland police responded to a package theft call in the 1500 block of Lilac Circle. Friday, 8:53 a.m. &nda
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
According to Ashland police records, there were at least eight stolen package reports over the weekend. So, how can you prevent it from happening to you? It’s no secret that the holiday season is ripe with thefts called “porch pirates.” These thieves await the delivery of a package on a doorstep before stealing it, even sometimes going so far as to follow the delivery truck. Police Chief Tighe O’Meara suggests using the free package tracking programs that now come with an
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
According to Ashland police records, there were at least eight stolen package reports over the weekend. So, how can you prevent it from happening to you? It’s no secret that the holiday season is ripe with thefts called “porch pirates.” These thieves await the delivery of a package on a doorstep before stealing it, even sometimes going so far as to follow the delivery truck. Police Chief Tighe O’Meara suggests using the free package tracking programs that now come with an
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-15
With dozens of specialty retail stores, Ashland has lots to offer people who are wrapping up their holiday gift shopping. For the idea-challenged or the procrastinator, here are 20 ideas for unique gifts, ranging in price from low-budget to the luxurious, all from Ashland stores: 1. A designer hat for her. Choose from homemade creations by local artisans priced from $89 to $125, or cashmere caps knitted in-store for $100. The Web-sters, 11 N. Main St., offering yarn, wool and cashmere clothing a
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-15
With dozens of specialty retail stores, Ashland has lots to offer people who are wrapping up their holiday gift shopping. For the idea-challenged or the procrastinator, here are 20 ideas for unique gifts, ranging in price from low-budget to the luxurious, all from Ashland stores: 1. A designer hat for her. Choose from homemade creations by local artisans priced from $89 to $125, or cashmere caps knitted in-store for $100. The Web-sters, 11 N. Main St., offering yarn, wool and cashmere clothing a
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-14
Before a packed synagogue — with an armed guard out front — Rabbi David Zaslow of Havurah Shir Hadash warned his congregation and interested members of the public that anti-Semitism is on the rise. Just minutes earlier, Zaslow, the armed guard and members of a Community De-escalation Team formed a half-circle inside the entrance as they refused entry to two men who have been outspoken about their anti-Semitic sentiments in the past. “This is a difficult time in the world, what
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-14
Annie Lee and Seungkyo Park reopened Mihama Teriyaki Grill in Ashland in July with a trimmed-down menu that features a poke bar and house specialties that are Chinese, Korean and Japanese favorites. Many of Mihama’s famed Godzilla figures still stand in homage, but the burgers are gone, and prices have increased marginally. Mihama’s Poke Bar offers a mix-and-match approach to sushi in a bowl. It’s easy to build your own bowl, carefully customized while you watch and select each
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-14
As the year ends, I am reminded to take stock and ask the question, “What on earth happened this past year?” These days it seems like so much is happening, I can hardly take stock of the last week. So, I looked back and compiled the top five environmental stories of 2018. Here are the top five stories: Wild Story No. 5: The absolute inability of Congress to do anything, including any action to protect Oregon’s wild rivers and other special places, should be important news to ev
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-15
Although their numbers have dwindled, protesters affiliated with last week's Occupy Ashland demonstrations have been staying overnight in the Plaza since Thursday and will continue indefinitely, organizers said. Up the street, another group of protestors has been occupying the sidewalk in front of Chase Bank every business day since Oct. 5. The two groups joined forces Tuesday afternoon, when about 20 gathered in front of Chase Bank at 243 E. Main St., across from the Ashland Springs Hotel. "We'
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-14
The City Council was correct to deny an appeal of a 15-unit apartment complex that could house more than 60 people, but councilors who raised concerns about parking were also right, and the council should take steps to address them going forward. The project at the corner of Park Street and Siskiyou Boulevard consists of six buildings, a separate laundry facility and a 30-space parking lot. The apartment units are designed as quads, with four bedrooms sharing two bathrooms and a kitchen. The uni
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-14
Ordinances overlooked The full-page article in the Dec. 11 issue of the Tidings could have been titled “Busy end of year appealing housing projects” rather than “approving housing projects.” When I hand-delivered my comments regarding the appeal of the Rivergate Property, the new Mid-Town Lofts, the planning clerk receiving my document jokingly said, ‘And what appeal is this for?’ While it was a true statement at the time when Planning Commission Chairman Roge