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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 Emergency services, March 28 ScienceWorks to double classroom space Medford art program gives outlet to cancer survivors UPDATED: Two lanes open after I-5 truck crash near Siskiyou Summit Former Medford detective accused of exploiting man with dementia Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services, March 28 State police: Grants Pass shooter tried to run victim off the road Poodle killed with pellet gun in west Medford Car thefts spike in Medford Grants Pass man charged with attempted murder in shooting of Eagle Point resident Politics and Elections Jackson County Commissioners plan no tax on marijuana for one year 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 Education Medford School District one of most accident-prone in state Dianne Williamson: College admissions mania ill-advised Oregon legislators may end fifth-year high school programs Phoenix High officer looks back on varied career Oregon school officials blasting new education budget Environment Rogue Valley lions on their way to California Corps hopes to clear Lost Creek Lake of debris Beetles taking toll on Ashland pines Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Controversial asphalt plant in Talent wins county planning approval State News Feds celebrate sage grouse deal with Oregon ranchers Timber payments extension passes U.S. House $15 minimum wage bill dead in Oregon Senate Dave Frohnmayer remembered at Eugene memorial Oregon school officials blasting new education budget Nation - World Obituaries Alexander Edwards Ray E. Kniffen, Sr. Lois Emmerette (Wright) Huntley James "Jim" Peter Duman Florence May Grimes Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Shareable Sports Latest Stories Aldridge propels Blazers past Suns Frosh-led Duke ousts Utah to make Elite Eight South Carolina avoids upset with last-second shot Warriors match record with 60th victory Shift in power Varsity 541 College Sports Frosh-led Duke ousts Utah to make Elite Eight South Carolina avoids upset with last-second shot Raiders gain split in softball with C of I Gonzaga ends UCLA's run in NCAA Tourney 'Zona zeroes in Pro Sports Aldridge propels Blazers past Suns Warriors match record with 60th victory Birdie run gives Walker lead in Texas Open Ilyasova lifts Bucks over Pacers Hoffman leads in wind-swept Texas Open Community Sports Business Latest Stories Mandatory paid sick leave gets mixed reviews Blog: How to Practice Patience Ride & Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Medford shoppers wonder about impacts of Costco on Trader Joe's parking lot Blog: State senate president says there will be no minimum wage increase during 2015 session 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, March 26, 2015 People in Business: Feb. 28 Transportation Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site Alaska, United Express boost Medford airport to record February CEO Rieder leaving Erickson March 31 Agriculture Broth maker leaves San Diego for Medford Harry & David announces new president Opinion Latest Letters to the Editor, March 28 Other Views: Gun background check bill won't make us safer Philip Maddocks: GOP plan offers hope for poor once they become rich Kent Bush: Pete Rose’s request complicated by Jarred Cosart Matthew T. Mangino: A clearer picture of police shootings begins to emerge Editorials Other Views: Gun background check bill won't make us safer Our View: Some police videos should be released Our View: Public records rules should apply to lawmakers, too Our View: Oregon schools will have to make do with a little more money Our View: Medford police tried to avoid confrontation Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, March 28 Letters to the Editor, March 27 Letters to the Editor, March 26 Letters to the Editor, March 25 Letters to the Editor, March 24 Columns Philip Maddocks: GOP plan offers hope for poor once they become rich Kent Bush: Pete Rose’s request complicated by Jarred Cosart Matthew T. Mangino: A clearer picture of police shootings begins to emerge Guest Opinion: How schools teach U.S. history raises hackles Arthur I. Cyr: The legacy of Singapore’s leader Lee Kwan Yew Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: How schools teach U.S. history raises hackles Guest Opinion: Guest Opinion: Raise your voice against child abuse Guest Opinion: Central Point Cemetery needs work and city action Guest Opinion: Return to clearcutting is wrong approach for counties Lifestyle Latest stories No snow makes Marble Mountains accessible early Community blog: How to Get Rid of a Tension Headache Community blog: Try slightly smoky baked beans instead of refried Ride & Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque App Finder: Best barbecue apps Food Community blog: Try slightly smoky baked beans instead of refried App Finder: Best barbecue apps Health Watch: It’s OK to have a cheat day Frugal foodie Joanna McQuillan Weeks: Almond cookies pass the test Home and Garden Hot tub: The perfect centerpiece for outdoor living Garden Cameos: Welcome spring to the garden Paul Rogers: Ground unworkable, despite spring’s arrival Home Help: How green is your house? Plant a few dahlias, Dahling Health Community blog: How to Get Rid of a Tension Headache St. Mary's student helps others with diabetes Community blog: Sleep Tight: Making Your Bed, Body and Mind Ready for Rest Health Watch: 5 tips for seasonal allergy relief A better bedtime Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs: Friday, March 27 Religion briefs Religion News: Presbyterian Church gives approval on same-sex marriage Religion briefs: Friday, March 13 More religion events in the Rogue Valley Milestones and Achievements Haga-Parks Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Here's Tempo's top five picks for live entertainment this week The 2015 Rising Stars music competition ends with its final round on the Britt stage in Jacksonville Live Music in Local Clubs Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick pay tribute to Arkansas bluegrass duo Vern Williams and Ray Park Next Stage Repertory presents 'Educating Rita' at the Craterian Theater Theater ‘A Dream of Red Pavilions’ at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Review: Education and its discontents Next Stage Repertory presents 'Educating Rita' at the Craterian Theater Eugene O'Neill's 'Long Day's Journey into Night' opens at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Camelot's 'Sunset Boulevard' ambitious, not as dark Music Futurebirds play the Brickroom in Ashland The 2015 Rising Stars music competition ends with its final round on the Britt stage in Jacksonville Live Music in Local Clubs Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick pay tribute to Arkansas bluegrass duo Vern Williams and Ray Park The Farr Side: Lines are blurred with theft of Marvin Gaye’s classic groove 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 Basque-inspired cuisine at Eleven in Ashland Parsing the meaning behind wine medals and scores Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, March 22 Jasmine Thai Cuisine Restaurant Inspections 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 ScienceWorks to double classroom space ... Get Up & Go: Saturday, March 28 ... UPDATED: Two lanes open after I-5 truck crash near Siskiyou Summit ... ScienceWorks to double classroom space ... Get Up & Go: Saturday, March 28 ... UPDATED: Two lanes open after I-5 truck crash near Siskiyou Summit ... RELIGION BRIEFS Religion briefs: Friday, March 27 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 26, 2015 @ 11:01 pm Posted Mar. 26, 2015 @ 11:01 pm » 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" --> St. Mark's Episcopal St. Mark's Episcopal Church will prepare palm crosses at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the parish hall, 140 N. Oakdale Ave. The crosses will be distributed during Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29. Children's church school will be offered at 10 a.m. A Maundy Thursday Agape supper will be shared at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2. A communion with foot-washing and stripping of the altar will follow at 7:30 p.m.  Good Friday services will begin at noon, Friday, April 3. The passion will be sung by choir members during a service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The church will recognize Holy Saturday at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Call 541-773-3111 or see stmarks-medford.org.   First Presbyterian  events Pastor Murray Richmond will give a sermon titled "In the name of the Lord" during worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at First Presbyterian Church of Medford, 85 S. Holly St. The service marks the church's 130th anniversary. A musical Good Friday Taize service will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the church. The service will bring together congregations from First Presbyterian of Medford and Medford Congregational United Church of Christ. Call 541-779-1711 or see firstpreschurchmedford.com.   Ascension Lutheran events A service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford, begins with a procession involving the distribution of palms and the reading of the passion. A Maundy Thursday service involving foot-washing and holy communion will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2. The church will hold a Good Friday Service of Darkness, featuring performances by the Ascension Choir and Grace Notes Handbell Choir, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3. Call 541-773-3594 or see ascensionlutheran.com.   Zion Lutheran events Zion Lutheran Church will celebrate Palm Sunday with the Procession of Palms at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at the church, 516 W. Fourth St., Medford. The church will celebrate Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Good Friday will be observed at 6 p.m. Friday, April 3. The church's Easter celebration will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4. A children's Easter egg hunt and potluck will follow. Call 541-772-4674.   Grace Wesleyan Church Rev. John Howell will give a sermon titled "My God, My God, Why?" during the worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Grace Wesleyan Church, 1123 E. Jackson St., Medford. Call 541-779-0414 or see medfordchurch.com.   Events at MCUCC Palm Sunday will be observed at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., with a Procession of Palms. A group discussion of "Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most" will be at 7 p.m. Mondays through May 4. Rob Hight of the church and Barbara Hadden of First Presbyterian Church of Medford will facilitate. A Maundy Thursday service will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2. On Good Friday, the congregation will join Medford First Presbyterian at noon Friday, April 3, at Alba Park. The service will include scripture reading, silent prayer, hymns and chants from the Taize community in France. Call 541-772-8860.   First Presbyterian of Central Point The Shepherd's Bell Choir will perform during the service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at First Presbyterian Church of Central Point, 456 W. Pine St., Central Point. The service will begin outside the church as palm branches are distributed by the children, followed by a reading and procession into the sanctuary. Call 541-664-1828.   Center for Spiritual Living events Author Neale Donald Walsch, interim spiritual director of Center for Spiritual Living Rogue Valley, will continue his series, "What Ernest Holmes Taught" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at 3581 Lear Way. A guided meditation starts at 10 a.m., and a children's program is offered during the service. A spiritual study group will continue its discussion of the "Conversations With God" book series by Walsch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. See cslroguevalley.org.   Christ Unity Church Rev. Rob Wheeler will give a Palm Sunday sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Christ Unity Church, 540 N. Holly St., Medford. Children's Sunday school is offered during the service. A silent Unity prayer service is offered at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the church. A metaphysical Bible discussion is at 11:30 a.m. Call 541-772-6902 or see unitymedford.org.   Butte Creek Baptist worship service Butte Creek Baptist Church will hold a service at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at 429 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point. Child care is offered. An evening Bible study and worship service is offered at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 541-830-4588.   Good Friday service at Ashland Christian Fellowship Pastor Daniel Buckley will give a message for Ashland Christian Fellowship's annual Good Friday service from noon to 12:55 p.m. Friday, April 3, at 50 W. Hersey St., Ashland. Call 541-482-8539 or email [email protected].   Community Passover Seders  Chabad Jewish Center will hold Passover Seders at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, at 804 Hillview Drive, Ashland. The fee is $30 for adults and $15 for students and children younger than 12. Space is limited, and reservations are encouraged. Call 541-482-2778 or see chabadofashland.org.   Welcome Home Catholics series begins Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church will offer a "Welcome Home Catholics" series of listening sessions for Catholics interested in returning to their faith from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 7 through June 2, at 600 Beebe Road, Central Point. For questions and to register, call 541-973-5028. 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