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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 Emergency Services Ducks, Buckeye fans make playful wagers ahead of championship game Old stained-glass windows face threats College on the K-12 dime Mobile Health Center pulls out of Gold Hill Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services Emergency services One killed Friday in single-vehicle crash in Rogue River Emergency services Men sentenced in heroin case Politics and Elections Councilman stirs online dust-up with anti-marijuana post State certifies recount showing failure of GMO-labeling measure Education College on the K-12 dime Students forge links between forest health and people Medford School Board meeting deferred because of Ducks game Medford bulks up student support for math, reading Ashland schools to implement chickenpox precautions Environment OR-7 now officially the leader of his pack Ashland trails up for changes Monument expansion expected to increase tourism, protect resources Biologist resigns over LNG reporting failure Bird flu discovered in Winston backyard flock State News Oregon State University plans $60 million forestry complex Washington man arrested in Portland hotel slaying Timber group updates green label forestry standards Attorney: Use Boy Scout files in sex-abuse trial Oregon capitalizes on championship run Nation - World Obama makes Maduro’s ‘insolent Yankees’ line harder to sell Obituaries Ricardo Ruiz-Santillan Richard Thompson LuErna Mae Jacobson Robert Charles Pollock Bob Lozano Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Shareable In memoriam: 2014’s notable deaths Looking back: Do you remember 2014’s biggest stories? Sports Latest Stories Randolph, Grizz win 2OT battle No. 11 Oregon State drubs Oregon again Walker, Matsuyama tied for Kapalua lead Luck leads Colts to upset of Manning, Broncos N.C. State hands No. 2 Duke first loss Varsity 541 College Sports No. 11 Oregon State drubs Oregon again N.C. State hands No. 2 Duke first loss Will players show wear and tear? UO’s resilient receivers stay ready McShay’s take on pro Ducks Pro Sports Randolph, Grizz win 2OT battle Walker, Matsuyama tied for Kapalua lead Luck leads Colts to upset of Manning, Broncos Packers shake Cowboys, to play for NFC title Federer notches 1,000th match win Community Sports Business Latest Stories Business briefs People in Business Blog: Former Meier & Frank stores avoid Macy's hit list Ride & Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Trax Blog: One Frenchman's perspective on Jan. 7 attack Real Estate News Jackson County real estate market headed back to normal Dear Monty: Best start for 1st-time homebuyers People In Business Transportation Medford airport traffic flies to new heights Falling gas prices help spur travel at Medford airport Agriculture Rising prices bear fruit for local pear growers Opinion Latest Jan. 11 Letters to the Editor Our View: A pipeline should not run through it Another View: A few questions to make the AG nominee squirm Another view: Politicians retreat from racism Guest Opinion: FERC fails our planet Editorials Our View: A pipeline should not run through it Other Views: ACLU leader helped change Oregon Our View: It's best to prepare for the worst Our View: Falls has work to do to restore trust Our View: WISE project offers many benefits Letters to the Editor Jan. 11 Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Jan. 9 Letters to the Editor, Jan. 8 Letters to the Editor, Jan. 7 Letters to the Editor, Jan. 6 Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: FERC fails our planet Guest Opinion: East is east and west is west Guest Opinion: Get the best deal on pipeline Guest Opinion: Say yes to clean energy jobs, no to the LNG project Guest Opinion: Loved one chose death with dignity in Oregon Lifestyle Latest stories Chasing the mopes The King's rocky career road ... past his supposed death It's about what we give out Medics in the Woods Resist, reject those uninformed attitudes Food Community blog: Happy New Beer Year! Community blog: Scanty spuds stretch winter greens into salad Entertaining with a gift of treasure Food for Thought: Save time on weeknight meal prep Community blog: Farm share boosts resolve to eat more veggies Home and Garden 11 reasons why we love wrought iron fencing Dear Monty: Eight great tips to ponder before investing in real estate Home Help: Timeless or trendy? Achieve both in your home decor this year Dear Monty: Best start for 1st-time homebuyers Dear Monty: Can a rookie real estate agent be a good choice? Health Dr. Murray Feingold: Separation anxiety common in adults Health Watch: Staying fit as a frequent flyer Community blog: Tale of the Tape Community blog: We Don't Have To Conspire Against Good Health HealthStyle: New year, new you Hiking Biking Faith Churches start new year with messages of hope (No heading) Churches, synagogs host seasonal events Bethel Church helps families at McLoughlin Middle School Milestones and Achievements Old stained-glass windows face threats 50 years and counting: Bulebar Wedding: Lindsey-Maria Rios New arrivals Since You Asked: Sheriff's Office sells off foreclosed homes Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Live Music in Local Clubs Patty Groth's Morning Glory is still a delight 100 Watt Mind unveils 'Creatures' American Guitar Masters play the Imperial Chamber Music Concerts presents Tesla Quartet Theater Tangled up in Dylan OSF's 'Great Society' up for Kennedy Prize Next Stage presents a tribute to an iconic folk artist Camelot's 'Fiddler' is a charmer ACT presents reading of 'The Quality of Life' Music Live Music in Local Clubs 100 Watt Mind unveils 'Creatures' American Guitar Masters play the Imperial Chamber Music Concerts presents Tesla Quartet Blues jam tonight at Little Brown Jug Community Events Art Presence showcases 'Naked Art' New Schneider Museum exhibits highlight First Friday Celebrate winter solstice with the Bad Film Society Tomaseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas" returns to the Craterian Theater Stefan Baumann and Eugene Bennett highlight Third Fridays Dining Patty Groth's Morning Glory is still a delight Entertaining with a gift of treasure Jackson Creek Pizza Co. is a good downtown haunt Dobra Tea menu offers hundreds of brews Food for Thought: Wintertime wining and dining Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » Obituaries Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW   Old stained-glass windows face threats       ...       Mobile Health Center pulls out of Gold Hill       ...       Latest attempt at public safety levy targets specific needs       ...       Old stained-glass windows face threats       ...       Mobile Health Center pulls out of Gold Hill       ...       Latest attempt at public safety levy targets specific needs       ...           Get Up & Go: Jan 11 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 11, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Jan. 11, 2015 @ 12:01 am »  Social News Sunday, Jan. 11 Eckankar Service: A community HU sing will be offered at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland. An ECK worship service will follow at 11 a.m. with the theme "Finding Truth in Everyday Life."  Call 541-708-0584. Neil Berg's "Rock 'n' Roll Decades": Composer, lyricist and producer Neil Berg, along with five singers, will perform a list of great hit songs from the '50s, '60s and '70s at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets cost $32, $35 or $38, $23, $26 or $29 for ages 18 and younger, and can be purchased at the Craterian box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., online at craterian.org or by calling 541-779-3000.   Monday, Jan. 12 Tai Chi: The Ashland Senior Center offers a combination beginning/intermediate tai chi class from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays at 1699 Holmes Ave., Ashland. Cost is sliding scale $3 to $4 per class. Call 541-552-0698. Artists Workshop: The group of regional painters invites others to join in painting and drawing sessions and critiques at 10 a.m. Mondays. Call 541-324-7624 for location. Needlers’ Group: Bring your needle-craft supplies and enjoy embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, quilting, knitting, crocheting and more from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. Call 541-864-8850 or see www.jcls.org. Kid Time!: Kids elementary-school age and younger can explore interactive exhibits and learn about the history of Oregon, construction and engineering, water systems and more at Kid Time! 106 N. Central Ave., Medford. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission costs $8, $4 for adults and free for kids younger than 1. Call 541-772-9922 or see www.kid-time.org. Mail Carrier Storytime: As part of the library's celebration of "Universal Letter Writing Week," the Central Point library will hold a letter and mail carrier storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at 116 S. Third St. Call 541-664-3228 or see www.jcls.org. Central Point Senior Singers: The group meets at 10:45 a.m. Mondays at the Central Point Senior Center, 123 N. Second St. Pianist needed. Call 541-664-4933. Line Dancing for Seniors: Line dancing is offered for adults 60 and older from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. Advanced line dancing is from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the center. Admission costs $2. Call 541-488-5342. Senior Party Bridge: The Ashland Community Center offers senior party bridge at 1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at 59 Winburn Way, Ashland. Call 541-482-8249. Frank Capra Movie: The 1934 film "It Happened One Night," not rated, will be shown from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. The film tells the story of a spoiled heiress running away from her family who is helped by a man who's a reporter looking for a story. The library will be showing movies directed by Frank Capra Mondays in January. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Call 541-855-1994. Southern Oregon Miniaturists: The group meets from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Central Point Senior Center, 123 N. Second St. Call 541-664-6119. Movie Afternoon: The 2014 film "Muppets Most Wanted," rated PG, will be shown from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Admission is free and snacks will be served. Call 541-535-7090. Penguin Movie: As part of the library's Penguin Month celebrations, the 2006 computer animated film "Happy Feet," rated PG, will be shown from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The animated film tells the story of an Emperor Penguin who cannot sing, but can tap dance. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Library Game Night: The Medford library and Rogue Community College will host a game night from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the Adams room of the library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. A selection of board games will be provided, but participants are encouraged their own. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Poetry Appreciation: Poetry lovers can bring their favorite poem to read and discuss with others in a program led by Ernie Caldwell from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Call 541-535-7090 or see www.jcls.org. Spanish/English Conversation: English-speakers learning Spanish and Spanish-speakers learning English can attend a conversation hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Participants speak Spanish for half of the hour, and English for the second half. Stories and exercises help conversation flow. The event is free and no registration is necessary. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Clog Dances: Dance with the Misty Mountain Cloggers at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Southern Oregon Performing Arts Center, 930 Summit Ave., Medford. Dance instruction is available. Admission costs $8. Call 541-772-1431. Author Event: Joseph Suste will speak about his novel "Sharp Obsidian" at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. The reading is free. Call 541-488-0029.    Tuesday, Jan 13 Social Benefit Dance Club: Dance to standards performed by keyboard and horn player Dave Flick from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Call 541-664-6642. Spanish/English Conversation Group: The Talent library hosts a conversation group for English-speakers learning Spanish and Spanish-speakers learning English from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at 101 Home St. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org. Book Chat: Join the Medford Library Book Chat for a lively discussion of "Divergent," by author Veronica Roth, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Carpenter Community Meeting Room at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Start reading "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro to discusss Feb. 10. Call 541-774-8679 or www.jcls.org. Parents of Transgender Support Group: A support group for parents, family members and allies of children and youth who don't fit into gender binary norms runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in Ashland. Email [email protected] for information and location. AshMUG Meeting: The Ashland Mac Users' Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 13, at the Ashland Community Hospital conference room, 280 Maple St., Ashland. Topics will include a Q&A session from 6 to 7 p.m., and a presentation on note-taking organizational software Evernote. The meeting is free. See www.ashmug.com. Sweet Adelines: The Southern Oregon Sound chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an a cappella chorus for women, offers lessons on vocal technique, musical accuracy and showmanship at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford. The group, under the direction of Martha Segura, performs locally and in an annual regional competition. Women interested in singing may attend. Call 541-774-9606 or see www.southernoregonsound.org. Annual Rock Garden Auction: The Siskiyou Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Lidgate Hall at the Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. Following the meeting will be the club's annual auction. Member's will donate outdoor and house plants, books, and other gardening items to be auctioned. See www.siskiyousummits.weebly.com.   MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 11, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments   Reader Reaction »  STAY INFORMED   Email NewsLetter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed   Email newsletter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. 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