Even with all the blustery weather, Sunday’s “Ski Against Hunger” was a success- according to the folks at Mount Ashland. Skiers received a free ticket in exchange for non-perishable food. Philip Yates from “ACCESS” estimates the promotion generated over 49-hundred pounds of food. Mount Ashland reports 927 lift tickets donated- 284 more than last year.
Southern Oregon’s yearly health fair has attracted thousands to the Medford’s Armory. 88 vendors focusing on the needs of area seniors assisted those who attended the one day event. Organizers say the big attractions seem to be for hospital and financial services—which target those attending the health fair.Read More »