Save the Black Sheep's Lion!
Target:
The City of Ashland
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The City of Ashland is on the prowl to remove all animals and statues and other items from city sidewalks. This includes our lion, Wiley's waiter, Bugaboo's giraffe and Rocky Mountain Chocolate's bear. See the article in today's paper for more of the ridiculous details...
http://www. dailytidings. com/2008/0611/stories/0611_signs. php
The reality of the situation is that The Black Sheep Lion was placed for safety, so that the customers exiting don't strike patrons and passersby with the door. In essence, it is a handsome doorstop. And for the safety of my patrons, I am not willing to remove it.
How you can help!
We are gathering signatures on a petition to save the lion.
Please stop by The Black Sheep asap to add your signature to the list of patrons who want to see the lion survive! Your support is much appreciated!
http://www. dailytidings. com/2008/0611/stories/0611_signs. php
The reality of the situation is that The Black Sheep Lion was placed for safety, so that the customers exiting don't strike patrons and passersby with the door. In essence, it is a handsome doorstop. And for the safety of my patrons, I am not willing to remove it.
How you can help!
We are gathering signatures on a petition to save the lion.
Please stop by The Black Sheep asap to add your signature to the list of patrons who want to see the lion survive! Your support is much appreciated!
The City of Ashland is on the prowl to remove all animals and statues and other items from city sidewalks. This includes our lion, Wiley's waiter, Bugaboo's giraffe and Rocky Mountain Chocolate's bear. See the article in today's paper for more of the ridiculous details...
http://www. dailytidings. com/2008/0611/stories/0611_signs. php
The reality of the situation is that The Black Sheep Lion was placed for safety, so that the customers exiting don't strike patrons and passersby with the door. In essence, it is a handsome doorstop. And for the safety of my patrons, I am not willing to remove it.
How you can help!
We are gathering signatures on a petition to save the lion.
Please stop by The Black Sheep asap to add your signature to the list of patrons who want to see the lion survive! Your support is much appreciated!
http://www. dailytidings. com/2008/0611/stories/0611_signs. php
The reality of the situation is that The Black Sheep Lion was placed for safety, so that the customers exiting don't strike patrons and passersby with the door. In essence, it is a handsome doorstop. And for the safety of my patrons, I am not willing to remove it.
How you can help!
We are gathering signatures on a petition to save the lion.
Please stop by The Black Sheep asap to add your signature to the list of patrons who want to see the lion survive! Your support is much appreciated!
Want to allow the Black Sheep Restaurant to retain the cement lion outside their door for safety's sake.
We signed the "Save the Black Sheep's Lion!" petition!
# 59:
4:04 am PST, Nov 21,
Melanie Driver, South Africa
# 58:
5:14 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Ashley Meierl, Colorado
# 57:
8:34 am PDT, Aug 12,
Michael Williams, Oregon
The Lion on the sidewalk is a land mark that I look at every time I come to Ashland.
The Lion on the sidewalk is a land mark that I look at every time I come to Ashland.
# 56:
2:50 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Greta Malkotzoglou, Greece
# 55:
8:35 pm PDT, Jul 24,
HARRY PEVEN, Oregon
I FEEL THAT THE OUTSIDE FIGURE ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS TO THE ASHLAND RESIDENTS AND MANY VISTORS.
I FEEL THAT THE OUTSIDE FIGURE ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS TO THE ASHLAND RESIDENTS AND MANY VISTORS.
# 54:
6:54 pm PDT, Jul 24,
Name not displayed, Oregon
Just what we need -- more protection from ourselves! Can't the City of Ashland (and every other government agency) find anything better to do with our tax and license revenues than to tweek over forcing conformity to, and providing shelter and subsidies to, some corporate/bureaucratic, God-less, sterilized, stifled, plasticized, paved-over, mindless idea of what life on earth is all about??? Get a life...Find a righteous justification for your administrative presence in our lives and our town. How about protecting the town from paving over previously fertile and breathing fields and trees?
Just what we need -- more protection from ourselves! Can't the City of Ashland (and every other government agency) find anything better to do with our tax and license revenues than to tweek over forcing conformity to, and providing shelter and subsidies to, some corporate/bureaucratic, God-less, sterilized, stifled, plasticized, paved-over, mindless idea of what life on earth is all about??? Get a life...Find a righteous justification for your administrative presence in our lives and our town. How about protecting the town from paving over previously fertile and breathing fields and trees?
# 53:
10:33 am PDT, Jul 24,
Name not displayed, Oregon
I am happy to see the statues at Wiley's, the Black Sheep, etc. and would feel a loss if they were removed. They greatly add to the charm of Ashland.
I am happy to see the statues at Wiley's, the Black Sheep, etc. and would feel a loss if they were removed. They greatly add to the charm of Ashland.
# 52:
10:32 am PDT, Jul 24,
Jan Jacobs, Oregon
# 51:
9:36 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Theresa Jensen, Oregon
These Ashland icons are an important part of the unique character our town offers. Please don't ban them! Let's not white-wash what make our town so special !
These Ashland icons are an important part of the unique character our town offers. Please don't ban them! Let's not white-wash what make our town so special !
# 50:
9:29 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Name not displayed, Oregon
The lion gives Ashland more character and individuality. Save it!
The lion gives Ashland more character and individuality. Save it!
# 49:
8:14 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Constance Dean, Oregon
These "icons" bring flavor to our community...let's celebrate the diversity of our beautiful city! I would go a step further and begin the process of encouraging murals and other artistic expressions in our unique city center.
These "icons" bring flavor to our community...let's celebrate the diversity of our beautiful city! I would go a step further and begin the process of encouraging murals and other artistic expressions in our unique city center.
# 48:
8:09 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Shira Mendes de Leon, Oregon
These are symbols which personalize our businesses and our town. Shira Mendes d Leon
These are symbols which personalize our businesses and our town. Shira Mendes d Leon
# 47:
5:31 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Madeleine Sklar, Oregon
Ashland's stores animals and sculptures add character and interest to the look of the downtown. They are lovely and/or amusing and should be allowed and even welcomed!!
Ashland's stores animals and sculptures add character and interest to the look of the downtown. They are lovely and/or amusing and should be allowed and even welcomed!!
# 46:
10:58 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Darcy Kleiman, Oregon
I think this issue has gotten out of control. It's ridiculous that they city has taken it this far. Of course we want to see the local shops with their unique statues, etc. It's what gives Ashland it's charm and uniqueness.
I think this issue has gotten out of control. It's ridiculous that they city has taken it this far. Of course we want to see the local shops with their unique statues, etc. It's what gives Ashland it's charm and uniqueness.
# 45:
2:37 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Sierra Montgomery, Oregon
# 44:
8:52 pm PDT, Jul 9,
Ann Marie L, Alaska
This is B.S. let Ashland have character, these figures have been in our community for a long time and there is no reason they need to be removed. Get off your power surge.
This is B.S. let Ashland have character, these figures have been in our community for a long time and there is no reason they need to be removed. Get off your power surge.
# 43:
8:42 pm PDT, Jul 9,
Kelly Sandberg, Oregon
If you added flowers to the lion would that qualify it as the "planter" that's acceptable?? Simply ridiculous!! Loved the entry in the fourth of July parade.
If you added flowers to the lion would that qualify it as the "planter" that's acceptable?? Simply ridiculous!! Loved the entry in the fourth of July parade.
# 42:
9:19 am PDT, Jul 8,
Susan Powell, Oregon
# 41:
4:19 pm PDT, Jul 2,
Laura Bayza, Pennsylvania
Oh leave the lion alone. What the heck is the problem?? it's a statue and its cool.
Oh leave the lion alone. What the heck is the problem?? it's a statue and its cool.
# 40:
9:39 am PDT, Jun 29,
Rose Gerstner, Oregon
Love the lion! Please leave it where it is! Rose
Love the lion! Please leave it where it is! Rose
# 39:
9:25 am PDT, Jun 29,
Elika Stecher, Texas
# 38:
1:43 am PDT, Jun 27,
Cecilia Condes, California
The lion doesn't seem to be in a harmful spot, and it adds character to the sidewalk, not to mention being a landmark by which to find the Black Sheep more easily... So why not let it stay?! Come on, people, don't make the town too sterile and boring!!
The lion doesn't seem to be in a harmful spot, and it adds character to the sidewalk, not to mention being a landmark by which to find the Black Sheep more easily... So why not let it stay?! Come on, people, don't make the town too sterile and boring!!
# 37:
9:07 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Marlena Alo, Guam
# 36:
10:46 am PDT, Jun 24,
Vanessa Nowitzky, Oregon
I hope the city will see that many of these creatures were placed there for a good reason; they are not superfluous. By contrast, what good reason does the city have for removing it? I think it's one of the treats about Ashland, to give that bear or giraffe or lion a hug and a kiss now and then!
I hope the city will see that many of these creatures were placed there for a good reason; they are not superfluous. By contrast, what good reason does the city have for removing it? I think it's one of the treats about Ashland, to give that bear or giraffe or lion a hug and a kiss now and then!
# 35:
7:57 am PDT, Jun 24,
TODD ELLIS, Oregon
As if there aren't more pressing matter for the city to be dealing with...the lion is indeed a doorstop and a landmark at this time and should remain there for safety and for my 3 kids that have played on it for the last several years!!!!
As if there aren't more pressing matter for the city to be dealing with...the lion is indeed a doorstop and a landmark at this time and should remain there for safety and for my 3 kids that have played on it for the last several years!!!!
# 34:
7:26 am PDT, Jun 24,
Christi Wruck, Oregon
Why is this city continuing to suppress it's own character?
Why is this city continuing to suppress it's own character?
# 33:
9:42 am PDT, Jun 23,
Debra Zaslow, Oregon
The lion is very much in keeping with ashland decor. it adds to the ambiance of the plaza.
The lion is very much in keeping with ashland decor. it adds to the ambiance of the plaza.
# 32:
9:35 am PDT, Jun 23,
Christina Knecht, Oregon
Come on...this is so silly to remove such iconic figures from downtown. I've traveled all over the state and most unique, artsy towns have unique characteristics such as the lion...that's what makes a town. I've lived here for 15 years and Ashland has changed and NOT for the better!!!!
Come on...this is so silly to remove such iconic figures from downtown. I've traveled all over the state and most unique, artsy towns have unique characteristics such as the lion...that's what makes a town. I've lived here for 15 years and Ashland has changed and NOT for the better!!!!
# 31:
9:35 am PDT, Jun 23,
Bill Heinrich, Oregon
It is simply ridiculous that time and money is getting wasted in attempts by clueless pols to remove an Ashland tradition.
It is simply ridiculous that time and money is getting wasted in attempts by clueless pols to remove an Ashland tradition.
# 30:
9:24 am PDT, Jun 23,
Ayala Zonnenschein, Oregon
Animals and statues on Ashland's streets add character and charm to our city. I can not imagine even one negative side to this. Please, let's not try to look like everywhere USA.
Animals and statues on Ashland's streets add character and charm to our city. I can not imagine even one negative side to this. Please, let's not try to look like everywhere USA.
# 29:
2:13 pm PDT, Jun 22,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 28:
12:34 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Lori Haynes, Oregon
Taking these icons away is absolute beyond nutty!!!! Next we will be told what to paint our house... no flags... no hanging plants... Those who object need to get a life...
Taking these icons away is absolute beyond nutty!!!! Next we will be told what to paint our house... no flags... no hanging plants... Those who object need to get a life...
# 27:
10:08 am PDT, Jun 22,
Karen Lovely, Oregon
The city is being RIDICULOUS. These are Ashland landmarks!!!! These are things that make this city unique. I've lived in Ashland for 14 years and have never heard of anyone falling into or over the Wiley's waiter, the Bugaboo giraffe or the Black Sheep lion. And my kids ADORE the bear at Rocky Mountain Chocolate. If people don't like these treasures go trip over something somewhere else. Let's see, it was houses on the hill that had to be homegenized, last year it was removing benches so "ne'er do wells" couldn't sit in the plaza. And now the things that help give this town flavor need to go? What next? Will we have dress codes imposed? You know, there are still people like me who don't have a lot of money but work 2 jobs just to make enough to stay living in this town we love so much. I'm so tired of a small group of people forcing their taste, and sense of what Ashland should be down our throats. ENOUGH! ps. If you haven't seen the Wiley's shroud, you should.
The city is being RIDICULOUS. These are Ashland landmarks!!!! These are things that make this city unique. I've lived in Ashland for 14 years and have never heard of anyone falling into or over the Wiley's waiter, the Bugaboo giraffe or the Black Sheep lion. And my kids ADORE the bear at Rocky Mountain Chocolate. If people don't like these treasures go trip over something somewhere else. Let's see, it was houses on the hill that had to be homegenized, last year it was removing benches so "ne'er do wells" couldn't sit in the plaza. And now the things that help give this town flavor need to go? What next? Will we have dress codes imposed? You know, there are still people like me who don't have a lot of money but work 2 jobs just to make enough to stay living in this town we love so much. I'm so tired of a small group of people forcing their taste, and sense of what Ashland should be down our throats. ENOUGH! ps. If you haven't seen the Wiley's shroud, you should.
# 26:
7:17 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Tracy Slager, Indiana
# 25:
4:51 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 24:
1:51 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Rachel H, Ohio
# 23:
1:22 pm PDT, Jun 17,
John Palombo, Oregon
Why is the City of Ashland constantly trying to strip us of our culture??? - such as closing down the Mobius in a commercial zone due to a residential complaint??? And then allowing liquor licenses for more bars instead of supporting more businesses for cultural performance?? Why do we have three Irish/English pubs now with the population we have and NO LATE NIGHT COFFEE HOUSES FOR POETRY READINGS AND OPEN MICS FOR ALL AGES?
Why is the City of Ashland constantly trying to strip us of our culture??? - such as closing down the Mobius in a commercial zone due to a residential complaint??? And then allowing liquor licenses for more bars instead of supporting more businesses for cultural performance?? Why do we have three Irish/English pubs now with the population we have and NO LATE NIGHT COFFEE HOUSES FOR POETRY READINGS AND OPEN MICS FOR ALL AGES?
# 22:
2:00 pm PDT, Jun 15,
Lisa Salazar, California
# 21:
9:47 am PDT, Jun 15,
Seth Stern, New Jersey
# 20:
10:28 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Sara Lawrence, Missouri
# 19:
8:25 am PDT, Jun 14,
Name not displayed, United States Minor Outlying Islands
# 18:
10:35 pm PDT, Jun 12,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 17:
10:17 pm PDT, Jun 12,
Marissa Woltanski, Oregon
Leave the Lion Alone and go spend you 93 million budget on something more useful!
Leave the Lion Alone and go spend you 93 million budget on something more useful!
# 16:
3:14 pm PDT, Jun 12,
Casilda Bolota, Rhode Island
# 15:
11:31 am PDT, Jun 12,
Allen Huggins, Wisconsin
# 14:
8:07 am PDT, Jun 12,
LINDA CULLIN, New York
# 13:
8:07 am PDT, Jun 12,
DAWN CULLIN, New York
# 12:
7:23 am PDT, Jun 12,
YLynn Foster, Texas
# 11:
4:18 am PDT, Jun 12,
Panagiotis Rigopoulos, Greece
# 10:
2:51 am PDT, Jun 12,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 9:
11:17 pm PDT, Jun 11,
David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania
# 8:
10:52 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Steve Dale, Australia
# 7:
10:37 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Victoria Thomas, Wyoming
# 6:
9:03 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Joy Light, Oregon
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# 5:
8:58 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Sarah R. Lerda, California
The Black Sheep is, literally my very favorite pub in the world. The Lion is a stone in the structure that forms my memories of it. I come several times a year for the Shakespeare festival and to visit my father and sister who live there. And though I love Ashland for many things, from Lithia Park to Shakespeare to the Library, I love the Black Sheep the most. It would not be the same without the Lion marking the door for me and bidding me welcome.
The Black Sheep is, literally my very favorite pub in the world. The Lion is a stone in the structure that forms my memories of it. I come several times a year for the Shakespeare festival and to visit my father and sister who live there. And though I love Ashland for many things, from Lithia Park to Shakespeare to the Library, I love the Black Sheep the most. It would not be the same without the Lion marking the door for me and bidding me welcome.
# 4:
8:58 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Sarah R. Lerda, California
The Black Sheep is, literally my very favorite pub in the world. The Lion is a stone in the structure that forms my memories of it. I come several times a year for the Shakespeare festival and to visit my father and sister who live there. And though I love Ashland for many things, from Lithia Park to Shakespeare to the Library, I love the Black Sheep the most. It would not be the same without the Lion marking the door for me and bidding me welcome.
The Black Sheep is, literally my very favorite pub in the world. The Lion is a stone in the structure that forms my memories of it. I come several times a year for the Shakespeare festival and to visit my father and sister who live there. And though I love Ashland for many things, from Lithia Park to Shakespeare to the Library, I love the Black Sheep the most. It would not be the same without the Lion marking the door for me and bidding me welcome.
# 3:
8:51 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Name not displayed, New York
# 2:
8:46 pm PDT, Jun 11,
C C Activist, North Carolina
# 1:
7:41 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Bergstromjoy@ms Bergstrom, North Carolina
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