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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 Jackson County planning commissioners: Don't over-regulate marijuana dispensaries Lisa the pig, an icon at Sanctuary One, dies Medford School District calls foul on teachers union Josephine County commissioners oppose tougher gun laws Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown Emergency services: March 12 Drug search warrant leads to two Medford arrests Rogue River man convicted of kidnapping, assault In the national spotlight Politics and Elections Arthur I. 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Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US Our View: Medford native Dave Frohnmayer leaves legacy of distinguished service Letters to the Editor, March 12 George Will: The Export-Import Bank's tenacious grip Dana Milbank: Republicans set up a breakaway nation Editorials Our View: Medford native Dave Frohnmayer leaves legacy of distinguished service Our View: Medford council shouldn't over-regulate backyard pot gardens Our View: Atkins a safe choice for secretary of state Our View: Driving voter turnout is no sure thing for Oregon Our View: Cheers and Jeers Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, March 12 Letters to the Editor, March 11 Letters to the Editor, March 10 Letters to the Editor, March 9 Letters to the Editor, March 8 Columns Arthur I. Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US George Will: The Export-Import Bank's tenacious grip Dana Milbank: Republicans set up a breakaway nation Kathleen Parker: Adolescent senators dunking the president Kent Bush: Things will never change unless we change them Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: There is nothing uniform about the Uniform Crime Report GUEST OPINION: Police, community should work to prevent profiling Guest Opinion: Don't overregulate Oregon's hemp industry Guest Opinion: Predatory banking practices bilk citizens Guest Opinion: Is less education the answer? Lifestyle Latest stories Lisa the pig, an icon at Sanctuary One, dies Community blog: The Best Way to Prevent Cat and Dog Deaths Community blog: Can Twentysomething Depression Be�Healed? Religion News: Austria defends new law on mosque funding Dr. Murray Feingold: What’s your excuse for being late? Food Community blog: Fewer and fewer of us eschew brilliant beets Season Stepp: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with authentic Irish recipes Page H. Onorato: The 10 commandments for the Southern cook Page H. Onorato: Try out this hot stuff in your kitchen on a cold night Serra storms Seattle Home and Garden Using universal design Dear Monty: Successful rezoning property requires a plan Garden Cameos: Time to give your garden a new look Carol Link: Eradicate weeds completely, use edgers to help keep thrift on slope Paul Rogers: Daylight Saving, full moon hopeful signs for spring Health Community blog: Can Twentysomething Depression Be�Healed? Dr. Murray Feingold: What’s your excuse for being late? Community blog: The Future is Now Dr. Murray Feingold: Cognitive-behavioral therapy shown to help hoarders Dr. Jeff Hersh: Gallstones affect 25 percent of American women Hiking Biking Faith More religion events in the Rogue Valley Religion Briefs Religion briefs, Feb. 27 Religion briefs: Friday, Feb. 20 Religion News: Pope makes surprise shantytown visit Milestones and Achievements Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Anniversary: Hofer Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Randall Theatre presents playwright Bernard Slade's comedy Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder John McEuen performs at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland Warren G. performs at the Historic Ashland Armory Thanks for the Memories presents 'Anastasia' OSF Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic Theater Randall Theatre presents playwright Bernard Slade's comedy Thanks for the Memories presents 'Anastasia' TMTO's 'Bye Bye Birdie' takes flight Brava! Opera presents classic Mozart and Poulenc Review: 'Fingersmith' a twisting thriller with love Music Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder John McEuen performs at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland The Farr Side: Madonna — ever the trendsetter Warren G. performs at the Historic Ashland Armory Zepdrix! 'Shook, Rattled and Rolled' ZEPDRIX! at the Historic Ashland Armory Community Events 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' Third Fridays showcases local artists Dining Serra storms Seattle Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant opens in new location Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, March 1 Great Outdoor Grill offers healthful options Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 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 Pot issues leave Medford council dazed ... Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown ... Mayor cites 'conflict of interest' in casino study ... Pot issues leave Medford council dazed ... Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown ... Mayor cites 'conflict of interest' in casino study ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 8 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 8, 2015 @ 2:00 am Posted Mar. 8, 2015 @ 2:00 am » 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" --> Counterproductive tax I will be voting “no” on Measure 15-133. The reasons: 1) Our inexperienced new county commissioners have not told us why it is necessary to spend $100,000 of taxpayer money on a special election, when the cost would have been substantially less if they had waited until the May election.The need for urgency is unclear since the Legislature must pass legislation to allow local jurisdictions to tax marijuana. 2) If it were legal, the intent of the measure is unclear. Since the potential 25 percent tax is much higher than proposed taxes in cities, it could induce producers to move into cities, and into energy squandering indoor facilities. It could also encourage sellers to also move into our cities, and closer to most of our schools. Would that be a desirable outcome? Dr. David Gilmour, former Jackson County commissioner, Central Point Missing the point In most of the media coverage of Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu’s visit, the focus has been on the supposed conflict between Obama and Netanyahu. That misses the point of the significance of his visit. The issue is not whether Obama likes Netanyahu, but whether the American people can be once again misled into believing that there is a nuclear threat that must be stopped by coercion and eventually by military action. The foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany and the European Union have all publicly declared the negotiations with Iran are highly promising. But Prime Minister Netanyahu — together with major support in both parties engendered by the Israeli lobby and Christian Zionists — is seeking to persuade the U.S. to launch military strikes against Iran and begin an even worse Middle East war than we’ve already been in. Will we really let that happen? Kathleen Gamer, Ashland War not the answer There is nothing Bibi Netanyahu would like more than to scuttle any agreements the U.S. or international community might make with Iran. There is also nothing he would like better than to send (and perhaps he now can) U.S. troops into war with Iran. He, of course, would then be able to jump in — finally, and with our blessing. Iran is a serious threat to israel and to the rest of the world. We should continue our unflagging support for Israel, but American troops, bombs, and casualties, are — once again — not the answer. Don Azar, Phoenix Vote no on tax Jackson County has been less than transparent about the current special election. The Voters' Pamphlet incorrectly listed the chapter as 866. It is actually 886. When trying to locate the actual text of Chapter 866, I was informed of the error, and that the ordinance could be found on the county website under Ordinance 2014-8. The proposal to tax reimbursement for medical marijuana is ridiculous. The proposal to only tax those that live outside city limits (when some cities have already decided not to tax marijuana) means that only some growers have to ask $560 a pound more in compensation should they wish to vend their excess. Jackson County has spent good money on a bad election. There is no guarantee that this will even be allowed under final state law. More money will spent to defend this unless we vote no! Stop this vote. Melanie Barniskis, Phoenix Gold Hill facts Regarding the March 2 report of the Gold Hill City Council meeting, the article is full of half-truths and innuendo that are misleading and hurtful to Gold Hill. Here are the facts: in June, Council President Silva and I were contacted by Deputy Recorder Goddard, who made allegations of harassment and sexual harassment. I immediately called our insurer, City Insurance Services; then I contacted the League of Oregon Cities, then our city attorney and finally Mr. Hohnbaum. Within a few days, we hired a private investigator from out of the area, and a determination was made that there was no merit in the allegations. Ms. Goddard had not previously complained to her union, but then chose to make a Bureau of Labor and Industries claim in November. BOLI made no finding of fault, but came up with a recommendation (seconded by CIS) that the city staff and council would attend a workshop dealing with the rules and principles governing questions of harassment, and this was signed in February by all parties. 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