Book Talk by Dr. Russel Low celebrating Oregon’s early Chinese American history.
Teenager Low Sun Fook came to America 150 years ago with a blank journal, a fortune teller scroll, and a burning desire to become an American. He encountered anti-Chinese laws and attitudes, but formed unexpected lifelong bonds with Salem’s community. His book, “A Willow Becomes a Forest ‘ will be available for purchase and the proceeds funds nursing scholarships for the CSUSM School of Nursing.
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Ashland Parks & Recreation Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a requested budget for the department slightly higher than budget direction from the city. Senior Analyst Brandon Terry said the budget as directed would give the Parks & Recreation Department a total baseline budget of $22.3 million — $15 million for operations and $7.3 million for capital projects — for the next biennial budget, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
This week’s crossword: more local trails and features in Ashland’s hills. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “Collaborative Theatre 2025 #02.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.
Three guinea pigs had been left in Lithia Park, Ashland Community Service Officer Denise Aguilera was told when she was called to respond. The guinea pigs were left in a carrier “with a sign indicating ‘Free for the taking,’” Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara said in an email Wednesday.
Herbert Rothschild: Some Lenten sustenance: Currently, nearly 3.5 million Afghan children are suffering acute malnutrition. And on March 1, Netanyahu sentenced the Gazans to starvation.
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