'We'll stay as long as we need to stay' -- Occupy Ashland core vows to continue protests

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By Sam Wheeler
Ashland Daily Tidings
Posted: 2:00 AM October 12, 2011

Although their numbers have dwindled, protesters affiliated with last week's Occupy Ashland demonstrations have been staying overnight in the Plaza since Thursday and will continue indefinitely, organizers said.

Up the street, another group of protestors has been occupying the sidewalk in front of Chase Bank every business day since Oct. 5.

The two groups joined forces Tuesday afternoon, when about 20 gathered in front of Chase Bank at 243 E. Main St., across from the Ashland Springs Hotel.

"We'll stay as long as we need to stay," said Michele Ellis, of Ashland, who has been in front of Chase Bank during each of the four demonstrations there. "I don't think we've defined a stopping point." ...

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