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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Since You Asked: Mistletoe is probably what's up in the tree Court awards $1 million to Jackson County 6-year-old injured at birth Emergency Services, March 21 Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services, March 21 Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping Firefighters stop Gold Hill shed fire before it spreads Missing man found dead in forest in Applegate Lake area 'We tried to de-escalate it' Politics and Elections Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Arthur I. Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US Special election: Jackson County voters OK marijuana tax Ex-Merkley aide chosen as Oregon secretary of state Ashland: Budget increase, swimming pool funding discussion on council agenda Education Eight vie for Medford School Board positions Proposed Medford textbook raises constitutional concern North Medford High School principal to retire in June Southern Oregon University's building boom adds up to $130 million South Medford, Ashland, St. Mary's students building video game Environment Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Controversial asphalt plant in Talent wins county planning approval Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area Odd visitors found off Oregon Coast Forum explores data gathered in Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument State News Bend company's aim: Connect investors to Africa Brown proposes $1 billion in California drought spending Are they decorations or desecration? 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Test Drive: 2015 Subaru Outback Limited Silvio Calabi: 2015 Cherokee is a modern Jeep Oregon winemaking emerges as mighty agricultural force Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site Real Estate News East McAndrews Road sees a resurgence in commercial projects Business briefs: March 7 New construction prices jump 18.2 percent in Jackson County People In Business People in Business: Feb. 28 People in Business Transportation Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site Alaska, United Express boost Medford airport to record February CEO Rieder leaving Erickson March 31 Lodging gains bode well for travel industries Agriculture Harry & David announces new president Warm winter has fruit growers poised for action Briefcase: Business briefs for Feb. 21 Opinion Latest Letters to the Editor, March 21 Other Views: Dave Frohnmayer was a man of honor Matthew T. Mangino: When is a confession not a confession? 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March 20 calendar of things to do Looking Up: Looking for the zodiacal light Ocean salmon look plentiful off the Southern Oregon coast this year, but next year's a different story Wood bison to roam Alaska again Food Eat this, not that Peanut allergy breakthrough Eat your sprouts More fast food perils Pork perfection: Consider pork steaks instead of ham for the Easter dinner table Home and Garden Hello, honey: Invite bees for a lush garden Understand home inspection Dear Monty: Tips for checking out an existing septic system Garden Cameos: Now is the perfect time to spot wildflowers Paul Rogers: It’s time to assess the damage to yards Health Health Watch: 5 tips for seasonal allergy relief A better bedtime Studying stress Eat this, not that Peanut allergy breakthrough Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs Religion News: Presbyterian Church gives approval on same-sex marriage Religion briefs: Friday, March 13 More religion events in the Rogue Valley Religion Briefs Milestones and Achievements Haga-Parks Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Anniversary: Hofer Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Here's five top entertainment picks for the coming week Alt-rock band Key of Three is a contender this weekend at Rising Stars Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush musical 'Sunset Boulevard' opens at Camelot Theatre in Talent Review: 'Same Time' after all these years Theater Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush musical 'Sunset Boulevard' opens at Camelot Theatre in Talent Review: Thanks for the Memories pulls off challenging 'Anastasia' Review: 'Same Time' after all these years Randall Theatre presents playwright Bernard Slade's comedy Thanks for the Memories presents 'Anastasia' Music Live Music in Local Clubs Alt-rock band Key of Three is a contender this weekend at Rising Stars Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center Kites & Crows, Ryan Marchand and Mercy Duo face-off this weekend at Rising Stars music competition in Jacksonville Rogue Valley Chorale presents 'A Festival of Choirs' at the Craterian Theatre Community Events Rogue Valley artist Linda Evans' pastel paintings capture landscapes of Southern Oregon Ashland Independent Film Festival announces this year's lineup OSF Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists Jesse Lawson and Joe Moxley host 'Barkeeper' Dining Jasmine Thai Cuisine Restaurant Inspections Agave offers gourmet tacos, tamales, ensaladas and more Serra storms Seattle Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant opens in new location Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obits Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines/Special Sections Business Services NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Mistletoe is probably what's up in the tree ... Court awards $1 million to Jackson County 6-year-old injured at birth ... Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping ... Since You Asked: Mistletoe is probably what's up in the tree ... Court awards $1 million to Jackson County 6-year-old injured at birth ... Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping ... EDUCATION Eight vie for Medford School Board positions By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted Mar. 19, 2015 @ 6:19 pm By Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Posted Mar. 19, 2015 @ 6:19 pm --> Candidates for local school boards Ashland School District Position 2: John F. Williams Position 5: Eric Strong Butte Falls School District Positi... » Read more X Candidates for local school boards Ashland School District Position 2: John F. Williams Position 5: Eric Strong Butte Falls School District Position 3: Steve Nelson Position 4: Bret C. McGonagle Position 5: none Central Point School District Position 3, Zone 2: Cindy Tilley Case and Dawn E. Copple Position 5, Zone 1: Ed Lindbloom and Cathy Salmon Eagle Point School District Position 1: Jason Libby and Ana Mannenbach Position 4: Nita A. Lundberg and Terry Marks Medford School District Position 4: Karen Starchvick Position 5: Michael Campbell and Kim Wallan Position 6: Curt Ankerberg and Janet Lightheart Position 7: Lilia Caballero, Kevin Christiansen and Don Libby Phoenix-Talent School District Position 2, Zone 2: Nate Shinn Position 4, Zone 1: Rich Nagel Position 5, Zone 1: Dawn Watson Pinehurst School District Position 2: Andrea L. Merg Position 3: Alison Kling Position 5: Audrey Impara Prospect School District Position 1: Beth Mickelsen Position 2: none Position 4: Matt D. Jones Rogue River School District Position 1: Robert Hileman Position 3: Trayce Jensen           » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, Medford School Board member Sally Killen waited at the Jackson County Clerk’s Office with her candidate filing paperwork in hand ready to run for re-election if certain individuals ran unopposed. But at 5 p.m., the deadline for filing for local school boards, those individuals had challengers, and Killen left feeling relieved. “I promised the board that I would be here if needed,” she said, adding that her husband would be thrilled she wasn't running again. “I had been planning to serve six years from the beginning,” she said. “It’s been six years. It doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be willing to try again in the future. But right now I need a break.” Eight candidates have filed for four seats on the Medford School Board, and of those only one — Karen Starchvick — is running unopposed. But Killen said she had no qualms about Starchvick, a member of the district’s Budget Committee and Achievement Board and part of the local chapter of Stand for Children, a nonpartisan education advocacy organization. “I think Karen is a strong candidate who does her homework and thinks analytically,” Killen said. “My two requirements for voting for someone on the board is that they are honest and logical. And, as far as I know, she’s both.” Four-year terms end June 30 for Killen, Ron Andersen, Marlene Yesquen and Kim Wallan. And while Killen, Andersen and Yesquen have decided to bow out, Wallan, 53, a retired attorney, will run for a second term. She is being challenged by Michael Campbell, 28, co-owner of Sis-Q Cellular, for Position 5. “I ran in the first place because I knew there were a lot of changes I wanted to see to improve our schools, but now that three board members are leaving, I feel like there should be some continuity, and it’s an exciting time,” Wallan said. “We’re making a lot of the changes ... and I want to be part of seeing them through.” Janet Lightheart, a graduate student at Southern Oregon University and retired clinical laboratory scientist, will run against Curt Ankerberg, a certified public accountant, for Position 6, currently held by Andersen. Andersen, who turns 76 today, said if he was a few years younger he’d run again. “But how many boards have 76-year-olds running their high schools?” he joked. Three candidates — Don Libby, chief financial officer of Jackson County Security; Kevin Christiansen, a construction manager and former Medford School Board member (2007-2010); and Lilia Caballero, cultural liaison coordinator for the Medford Police Department — will vie for Position 7, currently held by Yesquen. Being a board member is a big commitment, Killen said. “It’s a lot of hours, much more than you might expect,” she said. “It’s not just two board meetings a month. It’s a lot of committee meetings and community meetings, and if you’re on negotiations, it’s a tremendous amount of time.” Nonetheless, both Killen and Andersen lamented that they were leaving just as Superintendent Brian Shumate’s vision for the district was starting to take shape. “The district is in wonderful shape,” Andersen said. “We have outstanding facilities, people who are committed to maintaining them, a professional staff, and we've been fortunate to have quality teachers and administrators.” At the beginning of April, members of the local chapter of Stand for Children will interview each of the candidates to determine whether they are collaborative workers and independent thinkers and have a knowledge of issues facing the Medford School District, said Jeff Kinsella, Jackson Elementary School’s Title 1 coordinator and a member of the group. The organization will endorse candidates accordingly. “We feel it’s important that we get the right candidates elected, and if we can make a recommendation based on the interview process, it allows the voter to make a more informed vote,” Kinsella said. Ballots will be mailed out May 1. Reach education reporter Teresa Thomas at 541-776-4497 or [email protected] . Follow her at www.twitter.com/teresathomas_mt . 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