Newspaper News in Ashland

The Daily Tidings, Ashland's Newspaper featured Lori & Bob's daughter, Amanda, in todays paper. The reporter searches our community for outstanding students by asking teachers, coaches, church leaders for recommendations & today, Amanda was featured in color on half of the back page. You may read the article by clicking on their Web site:

http://www.dailytidings.com/

In the top search box, type in February 18, 2009 and hit search. When you retrieve the 18th news, at the bottom, click on "Lifestyle Archive" and look for "Good Sport". This should bring up the photos and complete article about Amanda. Congratulations Amanda for this achievement!

The night before, Adam, Amanda's big brother, was battling an up hill basketball game. Adam needed his missing team members for assistance. He loves basketball and does a great job as a freshman Ashland Grizzley. I predict, he will easily make varsity next year!!!!

Valentine Surprise

We hope all of you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! We attended our favorite band in the West, the Emerald City Jazz Kings! (Eugene OR is the Emerald City) And even though they never dissappoint us, this was one of the best of their performances! We're still savoring the great music and those who performed it. Then to our surprise when returning home, someone broke into our garage and decorated our pick-up as you will note in the photos. There are 22 valentines in the first photo and if you don't get 22, count again. . .Hated to take them off but also hated to drive around Ashland like you see it! This Valentine's Day was a lift we all needed!

Esther's Cooking School

Amanda, daughter of Lori and Bob, asked grandma Esther if she would teach her how to make a pie? Of course the answer was yes. . .and the next problem was to find the right time in Amanda's busy senior schedule! Then decide what would be her favorite pie to make! For Amanda it was simple, APPLE was her favorite, of course Grandma knew what kind of apples to buy. You can't just use any apple if you want the best pie. There are very few kinds of apples that make good pies. Next question, a two crust pie or a "dutch" apple pie? Recently, they spent an afternoon making, what turned out to be, a perfect apple pie! From the photo which kind did Amanda make, a "regular" or "dutch" apple pie?

And you might guess, it was given to her favorite male friend!!!