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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 Work your body to save your braaaaains Emergecy Services, March 16 Restaurant Inspections Medford elementary students cook to impress in Future Chef Competition Oregon winemaking emerges as mighty agricultural force Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergecy Services, March 16 Emergency services, March 15 Emergency services, March 14 Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in Rogue River serial murder case Medford man gets 4 years for burglaries Politics and Elections Arthur I. 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East McAndrews Road sees a resurgence in commercial projects 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: Feb. 28 People in Business Transportation Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site Alaska, United Express boost Medford airport to record February CEO Rieder leaving Erickson March 31 Lodging gains bode well for travel industries Agriculture Harry & David announces new president Warm winter has fruit growers poised for action Briefcase: Business briefs for Feb. 21 Opinion Latest Our View: Keeping the light trained on government Letters to the Editor, March 15 Guest Opinion: Central Point Cemetery needs work and city action Charles Krauthammer: Early Onset Clinton Fatigue George Will: The prescience of Daniel Patrick Moynihan Editorials Our View: Keeping the light trained on government Other Views: State must rein in medical marijuana Our View: Daylight saving bill another waste of time Our View: Medford native Dave Frohnmayer leaves legacy of distinguished service Our View: Medford council shouldn't over-regulate backyard pot gardens Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, March 15 Letters to the Editor, March 14 Letters to the Editor, March 13 Letters to the Editor, March 12 Letters to the Editor, March 11 Columns Guest Opinion: Central Point Cemetery needs work and city action Charles Krauthammer: Early Onset Clinton Fatigue George Will: The prescience of Daniel Patrick Moynihan Dana Milbank: Jason Rezaian's detention a tragedy for Iran Guest Opinion: Return to clearcutting is wrong approach for counties Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: Central Point Cemetery needs work and city action Guest Opinion: Return to clearcutting is wrong approach for counties Guest Opinion: Plan a Hawthorne playground for all children Guest Opinion: There is nothing uniform about the Uniform Crime Report GUEST OPINION: Police, community should work to prevent profiling Lifestyle Latest stories Silvio Calabi: 2015 Cherokee is a modern Jeep Haga-Parks Southern Oregon Journal: It’s a small world Adopt a Pet Can you hear what I'm saying? Food Community blog: Have a ball at this weekend's cheese festival 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 Home and Garden The delightful work of flowers 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 Health Community blog: Denial is Not a River in Egypt Health Watch: Living smart to protect your heart Community blog: Can Twentysomething Depression Be�Healed? Dr. Murray Feingold: What’s your excuse for being late? Community blog: The Future is Now Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs: Friday, March 13 More religion events in the Rogue Valley Religion Briefs Religion briefs, Feb. 27 Religion briefs: Friday, Feb. 20 Milestones and Achievements Haga-Parks Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Anniversary: Hofer Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Review: 'Same Time' after all these years Kites & Crows, Ryan Marchand and Mercy Duo face-off this weekend at Rising Stars music competition in Jacksonville City-rock band Shotgun Wedding performs at the Craterian Theater in Medford Randall Theatre presents playwright Bernard Slade's comedy Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder John McEuen performs at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland Theater Review: 'Same Time' after all these years 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 Music Kites & Crows, Ryan Marchand and Mercy Duo face-off this weekend at Rising Stars music competition in Jacksonville Rogue Valley Chorale presents 'A Festival of Choirs' at the Craterian Theatre SOU's Chamber and Concert choirs present 'Songs of Passion' City-rock band Shotgun Wedding performs at the Craterian Theater in Medford Live Music in Local Clubs 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 Restaurant Inspections Agave offers gourmet tacos, tamales, ensaladas and more Serra storms Seattle Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant opens in new location Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, March 1 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 Our View: Keeping the light trained on government ... Guest Opinion: Central Point Cemetery needs work and city action ... Proposed new rules for Oregon critter catchers would require the killing of nuisance animals ... Our View: Keeping the light trained on government ... Guest Opinion: Central Point Cemetery needs work and city action ... Proposed new rules for Oregon critter catchers would require the killing of nuisance animals ... Dutch Bros. co-founder dies at 55 Dane Boersma, who founded the Dutch Bros. coffee empire with his brother, Travis, 17 years ago died Thursday morning from Lou Gehrig's Disease, with his family by his side. Comment By Jeff Duewel MailTribune.com By Jeff Duewel Posted Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:01 AM By Jeff Duewel Posted Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:01 AM » Social News Dane Boersma, who founded the Dutch Bros. coffee empire with his brother, Travis, 17 years ago died Thursday morning from Lou Gehrig's Disease, with his family by his side. "My brother's free," Travis Boersma said. Boersma, 55, was diagnosed with the debilitating disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2004. Since the two brothers founded the company in the early '90s, Dutch Bros. has expanded to operate more than 150 coffee stands in seven states, with more than $50 million in sales in 2008, Travis Boersma said. Travis said he communicated with his brother shortly before his death. Although Dane was unable to speak, he smiled. "A smile said 1,000 words," Travis said. "It was time to celebrate him home, and let him be free with God." Dane went on a ventilator in February 2006, and had been confined to his home ever since. The disease gradually erodes all bodily function, but Dane was able to continue with his love of music, his brother said. "He was so strong, so selfless and so brave through all of it," Travis said. "Over the past five years he got to see four grandkids come along. He persevered even though he was faced with this brutal disease. "It brought a smile to his face to see his kids step up in the business." Daily Courier photographer Tim Bullard recalled he bought a cup of coffee the first day the Boersmas hauled their espresso cart out in the Town Center Plaza next to the railroad tracks in February 1992. He commented on their 6:30 a.m. "early start," and Dane replied, "We're dairy farmers. We slept in." The Boersma family sold the dairy herd in 1990, went in on Dutcher Creek Golf Course in 1992 on the property west of town. They started the coffee business at the same time. "What seemed devastating at the time turned out to be a blessing in disguise," Travis said. Travis said Dane was responsible for the upbeat atmosphere at the company. "He did it so well in his personal life, he brought it into the business." A passage written by the family includes: "Most people will remember Dane for his role in Dutch Bros. However those closest to him knew him first and foremost as a fun-loving family man; his family was everything to him. Dane gave more of himself than anyone could imagine. Through his faith, family, work and friendship, he touched so many lives, and helped so many to learn, grow and persevere. He had a contagious smile, and with it, countless people have shared in his laughter, joy, fun and passion to live in the moment and make it the best." Boersma is survived by his wife, Sandy, his daughter, Dana Sawyer, and sons Brant Boersma and Jonah Boersma. Donations may be made to Danesdrive.org, a fundraiser to assist the Muscular Dystrophy Association in efforts to find a cure for ALS. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Jeff Duewel is a reporter for the Grants Pass Daily Courier. 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