Interview with Dr. Force, Dr. Conry & Dr. Plank What brought you to wanting to practice natural healthcare? Dr. Force: I was very sick as a teenager after contracting mononucleosis that turned into post-viral chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome and, ultimately, ulcerative colitis. Frustrated with being “dropped through the cracks” of…
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By Jordan Pease Abby Lewis is a 20-year resident of Ashland and has been a strong supporter of RVML since the very beginning. She is very much a walks her talk kind of person with a strong, demonstrated commitment to helping people. She’s a very involved community member and has…
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A Three-Part Interview Series by Jordan Pease and Three-Term Ashland Mayor John Stromberg – September 2021 Issue of LocalsGuide Magazine– Ashland, Oregon Great community leadership is born from an artistry in combining disparate talents and crafting them with vision, wisdom, dedication, and hard work. Here in part two of this…
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Chrysanthemums and pansies are shining stars of fall. They both add cheerful, bright, and long-lasting color. People all over the world enjoy flowers, and these two specifically have been cultivated to create a seemingly endless array of varieties. Chrysanthemums have a rich history across many cultures. Today, their immense popularity…
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On a raft trip with a fellow arborist and boater, I heard him make a reference to the word “hellball.” When I asked him what he meant by that, he pointed skyward and said, simply, “the sun.” I got the meaning immediately! I hate to admit it folks, but the…
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Come have some fun at the Ashland Artisan Emporium! My name is Nick and I’ve been into collecting and geek pop culture since I was a kid, and pretty much my entire adult career has been spent selling fun things. Finding and sharing awesome things with other people is…
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1 in 5 Americans age 65 or older are working or looking for work. Why do so many expect to postpone a typical, leisure-filled retirement? One theory points to the decline of pensions and the need to replace the income stream that used to come—guaranteed—from a past employer. Approximately 14%…
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What an interesting time we are in. Between smoky skies, the resurgence of positive Covid-19 results in our valley, and controversial decision making by those in power, we are seeing a lot of movement in and around Oregon, particularly the Rogue Valley. For a while it seemed as though we…
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A few months ago, I was hiking with a friend in the Redwoods visiting from Colorado and he asked, “What can I do to make sure that when I die it won’t be a huge burden on my wife and children to handle my estate?” This is a common concern…
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The Emotional Earthquake hit July 7. Grandies were my primary source of socialization for 12 years. They moved across the country that day. Grief struck my core like a torpedo striking a ship’s belly. The aftershock heartache ripples took hold. According to healthline.com, there are seven stages of grief while…
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First I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support that I have received since taking the helm here at Ashland Electric Bikes. It has been an exciting couple of weeks here at the shop. The only thing dampening our spirits has been the smoke. By the time you’re…
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I love to learn and each day it seems I learn something new. My work is a prime example; after almost four decades in lending there are new programs, changes in programs or rules that impact the home purchase or the refinance process. Here is a recent lesson. There has…
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