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Onorato: Food items appear in the funnies Donna Knight: Alzheimer’s brings challenges Community blog: Variations on potato patties please brunch palates In Good Faith: Baltimore’s burst bubble Dear Monty: 10 tips to avoid tenant complaints Food Page H. Onorato: Food items appear in the funnies Community blog: Variations on potato patties please brunch palates Food for Thought: Grill up a storm as the weather gets warm Season Stepp: Make seared steak fajitas for Cinco De Mayo Prudence Hilburn: Funnel cakes range from sweet to savory Home and Garden Dear Monty: 10 tips to avoid tenant complaints Home Help: Upgrade your entryway with simple DIY projects Costa Living: Basking in flower power Garden Cameos: Spring is time for azaleas in the garden Dear Monty: Seven costly mistakes of new real estate investors Health 'Game changer' for heart patients Health Watch: Tips for protecting your eyes Dr. Jeff Hersh: Could severe cramping mean endometriosis? Dr. Murray Feingold: Is pre-op testing for cataract surgery necessary? Community blog: What about Lucy? Hiking Biking Faith Religion Briefs: Friday, April 24 Religion Briefs: Friday, April 17 Religion briefs: Friday, April 10 Religion briefs: Friday, April 3 Milestones and Achievements ENGAGEMENT: Sellers-James Witham's birthday bash draws hundreds for 1950s prices Charlesworth-Murphy Drizzle doesn't dampen Pear Blossom Parade spirit New Arrivals: Sunday, April 12 Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Thanks for the Memories stages 'Company' one night only Camelot Theatre presents 'Arsenic and Old Lace' 5 picks for live entertainment this week A Taste of Ashland pairs food and wine at galleries Rogue Valley Earth Day 2015 Theater Thanks for the Memories stages 'Company' one night only Camelot Theatre presents 'Arsenic and Old Lace' 'Secret Love' playwright Stan Lai appears in Ashland REVIEW: 'Secret Love' strikes comical, poignant balance Ashland New Plays Festival chooses new artistic director Music Interview: Offspring plays hits new and old on tour Maria Muldaur at the Unitarian Fellowship Genticorum at Paschal Winery Southern Oregon Repertory Singers Live Music in Local Clubs Community Events A Taste of Ashland pairs food and wine at galleries Rogue Valley Earth Day 2015 Foreign language film festival set at SOU Regional brewers, distillers, winemakers at Harry & David Field Third Fridays celebrates poetry, student art Movies Interview: Sofia Vergara talks ‘Hot Pursuit’ Quick Flicks: ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Insurgent’ and more 2015 summer movie preview Movie review: ‘Lambert and Stamp’ doc tells who was behind The Who Reader Review: 'Danny Collins' a sentimental and funny tribute to John Lennon Dining Set a table from your local farmers market Let's do brunch! 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, April 28 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 28, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Apr. 28, 2015 @ 12:01 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" --> Buy a ski pass The season pass sale for Mount Ashland ends on April 30. Sales have been slow. I'm challenging previous pass holders to step up and buy their passes for next season. I understand people may be hesitant after the past two poor snow years. It is more important than ever to support the mountain if you would like the resort to survive. Why do I think that is important? This past season I taught my friends' 9-year-old girl how to ski. I saw a light go on in Ava's eyes as she felt the joy of the sport. She will now be a life-long skier. Thousands of you can relate to that experience of teaching a young person a new, positive activity. Mount Ashland has provided that for several generations over the past 50 years. It gives youngsters empowerment and confidence. It helps teach them about the outdoors and the incredible part of the planet we inhabit. It is also a wonderful family sport. My hope is that the ski area will be here long after I am gone so the generations to come can enjoy the mountain and the sport. Pete Toogood Ashland Support Lightheart When one looks at the roster for the candidates for the School Board, there are several names that should be considered. One is Janet Lightheart. She is a parent of six children, four of whom attend Medford schools. She has returned to college to get a master's degree in education. Janet understands what is happening at all levels of education, as she has volunteered at every level. She is a caring person, who believes in the philosophy of giving children experiences that will keep them in school. Janet is active as a musician, supporting music in school and church. All great qualities for a school board candidate! Support Janet Lightheart with your vote. And vote! Voting is vitally important in this election. Doris and Lynn Sjolund Medford A healing use I was saddened to see the "no no no" headline in the MT regarding the proposed rehab center in Dr. Young's former home and spiritual center on Butler Creek. A rehab center would be such a healing use of this facility. I believe that the attitude of these "neighbors" contributed to our community's loss of Dr. Young, a gifted hand and plastic surgeon. When Ashland Greenhouse, a longtime Ashland community business, relocated to the Butler Creek area, there were large signs in nearby yards proclaiming that the nursery was not welcome. Perhaps the Butler Creek neighbors should try practicing a little Christian neighborliness. Terry Stone Ashland Police brutality Oh, you know, America: the land of the free and the home of the brave, and where the police kill black citizens. Jack Eagleson Medford Nice people The night of April 18, I took my wife to Rosario's restaurant for an 87th birthday dinner celebration, which was very nice. As we were there, some folks at the next table said how nice it was to see an old couple having such a nice time. As I was calling for our check to pay for our meal of approximately $50, the waiter said our check had been paid by the man at the next table.  How very nice, such a blessing that there are wonderful folks as these. C.S. Buck Fixsen Medford MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 28, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » 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. 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