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0 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 Transportation desperately needed for paralyzed father Malawian inspires Ashland kids with ndizotheka — 'it is possible' 'She just does stuff' Since You Asked: Crows 'commute' to feeding grounds Mail Tribune 100 Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services Lawsuits claim sexual assault and whistle-blower retaliation at OnTrack Gang-related shooting in Portland sends 3 youth to hospital Emergency services Jail lobby commotion sends man back to cell 30 minutes after release Politics and Elections Time running out for O&C funds GMO vote recount still shows little change GMO labeling votes recounted under careful watch in Jackson County Kent Bush: First Amendment doesn’t mean what you think it means East Medford's the charm Education St. Mary's plays host to youth robotics tournament A lesson in giving Hedrick student council works to clean up the language Table Rock solid: Elementary school praised for keeping attendance up Eagle Point superintendent invited to White House Environment No fish, no funding for problem dams Most residents speak against gas pipeline Coalition asks for defense of GMO ban Home Help: Make your new house feel like home Bighorn sheep reintroduced along Klamath River State News As deadline nears, Oregon's health insurance signups still low Gang-related shooting in Portland sends 3 youth to hospital GMO labeling proponents concede defeat Tribes can decide whether to legalize pot Lawyer says football player had altercation Nation - World Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting Obituaries Diana DeVoe Logan Ronald Bombick In Memory of Richard Eugene Snyder Rudy Giorgetti Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Sports Latest Stories Hope lost Crater, North strong at Coast Classic Spartans complete sweep of Totems Raiders self-destruct in loss to Chiefs No. 3 Florida State turns to practice field Varsity 541 College Sports No. 3 Florida State turns to practice field Smith big in SOU’s rout of Pacific Union Baker happy to have Heisman company Mariota takes Heisman in landslide Brooks, Oregon beat Illinois Pro Sports Hope lost Spartans complete sweep of Totems Raiders self-destruct in loss to Chiefs Scott claims Australian gold Spartans race to early lead in win Community Sports Keeping Fit: Runners need to do more than run to stay in shape RESULTS/STANDINGS LOCAL EVENTS Business Latest Stories Rental owners group reports 2.48 percent vacancy rate Blog: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like... K-BAR ignites agriculture boom beneath Table Rocks State lags on grocery inspections Blog: Bear Creek Plaza next up on the market Real Estate News Rental owners group reports 2.48 percent vacancy rate More sales, but no change in residential housing median price Dear Monty: Violation of HOA rules creates conflict Farmers file suit over GMO crop ban People In Business People in Business, Dec. 3 People in Business, Nov. 18 Transportation Allegiant Air will resume Medford-Phoenix service May 22 Agriculture K-BAR ignites agriculture boom beneath Table Rocks Southern Oregon wine industry had a robust 2013 Farmers file suit over GMO crop ban Lawsuit seeks to overturn Jackson County's GMO ban or net $4.2 million for farms Opinion Latest Letters to the Editor, Dec. 15 Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14 Our View: Dana Milbank: The coarsening of politics George Will: The cheerfulness of tax reform Editorials Our View: Other Views: Riley leaves strong legacy at OSU Our View: Cheers and jeers Our View: Sentencing reform pays dividends Our View: Find middle ground on timber policy Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Dec. 15 Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14 Letters to the Editor, Dec. 12 Letters to the Editor, Dec. 11 Letters to the Editor, Dec. 10 Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: Forest thinning means water for the future Guest Opinion: Suit threatens family farms and democratic vote Guest Opinion: SOU pool decision short-sighted Guest Opinion: It's time for biologists to let OR-7 go dark Guest Opinion: It's time Oregon put a price on carbon Lifestyle Latest stories Home Help: Create a happy homemade holiday Get A Life: The gift of meditation Give time as your holiday present The cure for nostalgia — Embrace it Community blog: Saving Lives Food Community blog: Gobble gougeres as appetizers or with light meals Community blog: Choose presents cooks can cherish, not regift Roasted vegetables are rich, flavorful Food for Thought: Meal-planning hacks to help you dine fast and healthy Kitchen Call: Hints for gluten-free holidays Home and Garden Home Help: Create a happy homemade holiday Rogue Valley Christmas light displays Remodeling your attic: Know the details before you start Dear Monty: When a lawyer’s fee is four times higher than the quote Home Help: Make your new house feel like home Health Community blog: Saving Lives Health Watch: Curb your kitchen cravings this holiday season Community blog: Unsubscribe.com Community blog: Redefining Family Dr. Murray Feingold: Say it like you mean it Hiking Biking Faith Religion news: Pope aims to expedite sex abuse rulings Milestones and Achievements Ashland celebrates 'Wild' screening with Cheryl Strayed Asante merger stabilizes Ashland hospital's finances Time running out for O&C funds Hire 'em and pray for snow Madi-Stiles Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories TMTO's 'Christmas Carol' a big, warmhearted extravaganza Phil Newton & David Pinsky at 2Hawk Winery Live Music in Local Clubs Over Easy serves 'pop-up' brunch Sundays Meet the real Jacob Marley Theater Meet the real Jacob Marley This Nutcracker ballet will have a superhero twist Plumbing the depths of meaning TMTO presents 'A Christmas Carol: The Musical' Theater review: 'Fiddler' charms audience in magical Camelot performance Music Rating old-timers’ albums from 2014 Phil Newton & David Pinsky at 2Hawk Winery Handel's 'Messiah' set for this weekend Live Music in Local Clubs Bob Haworth plays EdenVale Winery Community Events Rogue Valley Christmas light displays It's a Hamazon holiday at the Playwright Public House 4 Things to do this Week Soroptimist holiday home tour features four houses this weekend Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists Dining Over Easy serves 'pop-up' brunch Sundays Ooblies Artisan Waffle Sandwiches Brunch at Loft Brasserie The Bohemian Club Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW 'Wild' author recounts journey from book to film ... Since You Asked: Crows 'commute' to feeding grounds ... Ashland celebrates 'Wild' screening with Cheryl Strayed ... 'Wild' author recounts journey from book to film ... Since You Asked: Crows 'commute' to feeding grounds ... Ashland celebrates 'Wild' screening with Cheryl Strayed ... PUBLIC MEETINGS Public meetings for Dec. 15-19, 2014 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 13, 2014 @ 12:20 pm Posted Dec. 13, 2014 @ 12:20 pm » Social News Monday • 10 a.m. — Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission strategic planning workshop, Southern Oregon University McNeal Pavilion, Room PE 116,  1465 Webster St., Ashland. • 2:30 p.m. — Rogue River Finance Committee, City Hall, 133 Broadway, Rogue River. • 4:30 p.m. — Medford School Board work session, Medford School District Education Center, Room 254 and Boardroom, 815 S. Oakdale Ave.,Medford. • 6:30 p.m. — Phoenix City Council, Public Works, 1000 S. B St., Phoenix. • 7 p.m. — Medford School Board, District Education Center Boardroom, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford.   Tuesday • 8 a.m. — Rogue River School District grievance hearing, District Administration Office,  1898 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River. • 5:30 p.m. — Medford City Council study session, Medford Room, City Hall, 411 W. Eighth St., Medford. • 2 p.m. — Jackson County Natural Resources Advisory Committee, Jackson Room 310, County Courthouse, 10 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. • 6 p.m. — Rogue River School District board, 1898 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River. • 6 p.m. — Jacksonville City Council, Old City Hall, 205 W. Main St., Jacksonville. • 6 p.m. — Talent Urban Renewal Agency, 102 Home St., Talent. • 7 p.m. — Ashland City Council, Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland. • 7 p.m. — Eagle Point Planning Commission, City Hall, 17 S. Buchanan St., Eagle Point. • 7 p.m. — Butte Falls City Council, Community Hall, 431 Broad St., Butte Falls.   Wednesday • 7 a.m. — Rogue Valley Sewer Services board, 138 W. Vilas Road, Central Point. • 9 a.m. — Rogue River Sign Review Board, City Hall, 133 Broadway, Rogue River. • 9:30 a.m. — Jackson County Board of Commissioners, County Offices, 10 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. • 10 a.m. — Jacksonville Historical and Architectural Review Commission hearings officer, Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main, Jacksonville. • 12:30 p.m. — Medford Water Commission, Room 151, Lausmann Annex, 200 S. Ivy St., Medford. • 1:30 p.m. — Rogue River Valley Irrigation District board, 3139 Merriman Road, Medford. • 3:30 p.m. — Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District District Funds Committee, conference room, 89 Alder St., Central Point. • 4 p.m. — Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District board, conference room, 89 Alder St., Central Point. • 5:30 p.m. — Rogue Valley Transportation District board, 5:30 p.m., Jackson County Courthouse Auditorium, 10 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. • 6:30 p.m. — Talent City Council, Community Center, 206 E. Main St., Talent.   Thursday • 9 a.m. — Jackson County Board of Commissioners staff meeting, Jackson Room, County Offices, 10 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. • 10 a.m. — Rogue River City Council workshop, City Hall, 133 Broadway St., Rogue River. • Noon — Medford City Council, Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall, 411 W. Eighth St., Medford. • 5:15 p.m. — Jackson County Fire District No. 3 board, Crater Lake Room, Administrative Building,  8383 Agate Road, White City. An executive session (closed to public) begins at 3 p.m. • 6 p.m. — Shady Cove City Council, City Hall, 22451 Highway 62, Shady Cove. • 6 p.m. — Medford City Council study session, Medford Room, City Hall, 411 W. Eighth St., Medford. • 7 p.m. — Medford City Council (continued from noon session), Council Chambers, third floor, 411 W. Eighth St., Medford. An executive session (closed to the public) is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.   Friday • Noon — Medford Site Plan and Architectural Commission, City Hall, Council Chambers, 411 W. 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