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Water, Water, Everywhere… But Not a Drop to Drink

by Dean Silver Water is life. Most of western United States, including Ashland, is in the midst of what is inarguably a significant period of drought. The old “normal” is no longer normal. Climate change is wreaking havoc with historical patterns of rain and snowfall. Here in Ashland, we see evidence of it year round. As we drive into town, …

The Pacific Fisher in Ashland!

What is a Pacific Fisher? Animal? Artwork? Both? CLICK HERE to find out! Here is the Pacific Fisher head on one side of the sculpture. Artist Jeremy Criswell hand-made all of these crescent shaped ceramic tiles. (photo by Peter Finkle) Here is the head, made with Italian glass tiles, on the other side of the sculpture. To learn how Jeremy …

Comparing City of Ashland Compensation: Average Incomes

by Dean Silver As a follow up to my previous article regarding City of Ashland compensation, here is some additional data for comparison and context.  I am presenting it in a graphical format for ease of comprehension, and for those who prefer a pictorial presentation rather than raw numbers. First, average per capita income: I am including Mississippi and Connecticut …

Women & Farm Work: AAUW Program for 2/26, 10:30-noon, via Zoom

Women & Farm Work is Focus of AAUW Program Ashland, Ore. – February 11, 2022 – The Ashland Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a public discussion of “Farm Work Is Women’s Work, Too” on Sat., February 26, 10:30-12 noon, via Zoom. To register for this free session, visit the AAUW Ashland website https://ashland-or.aauw.net. The …

TID Reservoirs: February 9, 2022

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