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Mike McLane, northeast Jackson County 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 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 Letters to the Editor, March 27 Editorials 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 Other Views: Dave Frohnmayer was a man of honor Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, March 27 Letters to the Editor, March 26 Letters to the Editor, March 25 Letters to the Editor, March 24 Letters to the Editor, March 23 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. 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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 UPDATED: Traffic getting by I-5 truck crash near Siskiyou Summit ... Poodle found dead from pellet shots on back porch of Medford home ... Guest Opinion: How schools teach U.S. history raises hackles ... UPDATED: Traffic getting by I-5 truck crash near Siskiyou Summit ... Poodle found dead from pellet shots on back porch of Medford home ... Guest Opinion: How schools teach U.S. history raises hackles ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 24 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 24, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Mar. 24, 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" --> Who's handing out Bibles? Today I noticed four or five men standing on the sidewalks handing out little books to all the students as they left Hedrick Middle school grounds. They were small New Testaments. I find this incredibly offensive and wasteful. We have a serious hunger and homeless epidemic in our community. Many of these kids will go to bed hungry while others will sleep in a car or a tent tonight. I personally believe that giving out Bibles is not at all in line with Jesus' teachings. Please, if you want to show a true Christian heart, use the money and resources it takes to make those books to give out healthy food to children in need. I wonder, what would happen if people started giving out Korans, Bhagavad Gitas or other religious texts to our children? I would not be comfortable with that either. Who are these people? Have they had background checks? Why are they allowed to speak with our children on school grounds if they have not been properly screened? It is a parent's job to teach their children about religion, not some stranger on the street corner lurking after school. Alice DiMicele, Medford See Plaza film The Plaza documentary, "Where Have All The Colors Gone" has received many inquiries about when it will debut. Our two previous films, “Two in a Million” (Dave Marston and Robin Lawson) and “Bowmer in the Park” were accepted by Ashland Independent Film Festival as well as other festivals. However, this film will premiere at Ashland’s Havurah Shir Hadash on Wednesday, April 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. A $5 donation is requested, refreshments will be served, and live music by Bryan Holley will precede the screening. Based on two years of fact-gathering, interviews and analysis of public records accessed by invoking the Freedom of Information Act, “Where Have All The Colors Gone” uses film to hold up a mirror that reflects how unprepared Ashland’s City Hall was to undertake renovating the downtown Plaza. We hope that this film will inspire citizens to open their hearts and minds and help create positive action to restore our historic Plaza. Join us at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave., on April 1, see the film, and make up your own mind. Cici Brown, Preserve Ashland's Historic Plaza Protecting whom? Recently, one of my drivers came in after hours and noticed two men breaking into my trucks. He called me at home, I grabbed my baseball bat, and headed down there. On the way, I saw an OSP officer in the 7-Eleven parking lot. I thought, rather than assault someone with my bat and face potential charges, I should let the proper authorities handle it. I pulled into 7-Eleven, pulled next to the officer's car, rolled down my window and said, “Hello, how are you doing tonight?” He responded with, “Pull over there" in a demanding voice. I pulled into a parking spot, where I was confronted by the officer stating; “It really pisses me off when someone pulls next to me!” I was shocked, and honestly didn’t know what to say. I asked him if he was on duty, and his response was, in a very sarcastic tone; “Badge, car — yes.” He turned from me and walked into the store. At no point did he ask me what I needed, or show any kind of concern. Apparently "protect and serve" means they protect and serve their own best interest, which must have been a cup of coffee? James Hall, Central Point MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 24, 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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