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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 Nike grant money will help faltering students prepare for college Rare Brewer spruce joins heritage list Derby daughters A place to play Rogue Advocates appeal asphalt plant ruling Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services, April 5 Emergency services, April 4 Social media helped track down AmericanWest Bank robber, Medford police say Jury awards damages to Rogue River couple that lived next to noisy dogs U.S. Bank robbery suspect charged in Minute Market crime Politics and Elections Arthur I. Cyr: Afghanistan progress is uneven but undeniable 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 Education Nike grant money will help faltering students prepare for college Graduation rates among special ed students in Jackson County improve but fall short of 67 percent target New SOU board hikes tuition 5 percent Southern Oregon Education Service District superintendent to retire in June Which comes first: The rocket or the egg? Environment Rare Brewer spruce joins heritage list A place to play A sea-foam change Rogue Valley lions on their way to California Corps hopes to clear Lost Creek Lake of debris State News Emergency Services, April 6 High-tech mapping flags old Willamette Valley mines Port of Portland's future looks bleak as second carrier shuns terminal City rules drive Uber ride-hailing service out of Eugene District fires Oregon's 2014 Teacher of the Year Nation - World Obituaries William D. Enyart Gordon Geeseman Patricia Anne Johnson Patricia E. Rees Gary Dahl Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Shareable Sports Latest Stories Wainwright, Cardinals beat Cubs on opening night Notre Dame edges South Carolina in Final Four J.B. Holmes takes Houston Open Okafor, Kaminsky took different paths to Indy Giants open title defense on road Varsity 541 College Sports Notre Dame edges South Carolina in Final Four Okafor, Kaminsky took different paths to Indy Healthy choice Kentucky player apologizes for obscenity, slur Ducks' Buckner sidelined for spring Pro Sports Wainwright, Cardinals beat Cubs on opening night J.B. Holmes takes Houston Open Giants open title defense on road Blazers again hit 50-win mark Timbers dump Dallas for first victory Community Sports Business Latest Stories Silvio Calabi: Scion tC style hides its utility Road to health: Bike and pedestrian paths play greater role in transportation project funding Jackson County median home price hits $215,000 in first quarter Blog: The Season for Cleaning Blog: Nothing succeeds like ... a good wine promotion Real Estate News Jackson County median home price hits $215,000 in first quarter East McAndrews Road sees a resurgence in commercial projects People In Business People in Business, March 26, 2015 Transportation Road to health: Bike and pedestrian paths play greater role in transportation project funding Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site Alaska, United Express boost Medford airport to record February Agriculture Broth maker leaves San Diego for Medford Opinion Latest Letters to the Editor, April 6 Mark L. 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Kathleen Parker: Born-again parenting Letters to the Editor, April 5 Our View: State income tax sharing run amok Editorials Our View: State income tax sharing run amok Other Views: Rethink gillnet ban on the Columbia Our View: Local water supplies are not unlimited Our View: Cheers and Jeers Our View: The tangled web at Medford's Northgate Centre Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, April 6 Letters to the Editor, April 5 Letters to the Editor, April 3 Letters to the Editor, April 2 Letters to the Editor, April1 Columns Kathleen Parker: Born-again parenting Dana Milbank: Bob Menendez should resign Guest Opinion: If Courtney kills bill, $15 minimum wage will go to the ballot Michael Gerson: The virtues of the smoke-filled room Guest Opinion: Phoenix embraces Bee City USA designation Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: If Courtney kills bill, $15 minimum wage will go to the ballot Guest Opinion: Phoenix embraces Bee City USA designation Guest Opinion: Marijuana offers Oregon benefits, drawbacks Guest Opinion: How to end the influence of money in elections Guest Opinion: How schools teach U.S. history raises hackles Lifestyle Latest stories Get A Life: Saturated with stupidity Silvio Calabi: Scion tC style hides its utility Southern Oregon Journal: The famous Southern Oregon Coast Easter lilies Adopt a Pet A little fiction is like salt Food Community blog: Light lemon souffles are an easy Easter treat Page H. Onorato: Leftover ham and eggs make for some yummy dishes after Easter The journey from inspiration to written recipe Tammy Kelly: Lighten up traditional Easter desserts Kitchen Call: Goat cheese recipes worth bleating over Home and Garden Carol Link: Pruning rose plants, step by step How often should you paint the outside of your house? Carol Link: It’s time to get into shape for spring yard work Dear Monty: Relocation brings pay raise and challenges Garden Cameos: Planning for a fragrant garden year round Health Health Watch: Work out like a pro athlete Brent St. Germain: Feeling the burn again HealthStyle: Normal anxiety or anxiety disorder? Community blog: How to Get Rid of a Tension Headache St. Mary's student helps others with diabetes Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs: Friday, April 3 Religion briefs: Friday, March 27 Religion briefs Religion News: Presbyterian Church gives approval on same-sex marriage Religion briefs: Friday, March 13 Milestones and Achievements Haga-Parks Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Here's Tempo's 5 picks for entertainment this week Live Music in Local Clubs A Country Cajun Revival comes to the Unitarian Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists New exhibits open at Schneider Museum of Art Theater Auditions for youth musical set at Camelot Review: From past into present in OSF's 'Long Day's Journey' ‘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 Music Elias String Quartet plays at Southern Oregon University Bluegrass band Siskiyou Summit plays Bell Fiore Winery Oregon Old-Time Fiddlers at the Ashland Community Center Live Music in Local Clubs A Country Cajun Revival comes to the Unitarian Community Events MailTribune.com rolls out new calendar Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Easter egg hunts are a long-standing tradition in the Rogue Valley Get Up & Go: Friday, April 3 Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists Dining RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Sunday, April 5 The Laughing Clam in Grants Pass offers seafood-heavy menu Standing Stone owners to open Medford brewpub and restaurant Restaurant Inspections: March 29 Basque-inspired cuisine at Eleven in Ashland Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obits Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Special Sections Business Services NEWS NOW Rare Brewer spruce joins heritage list ... Derby daughters ... A place to play ... Rare Brewer spruce joins heritage list ... Derby daughters ... A place to play ... Get Up & Go: Friday, April 3 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 3, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Apr. 3, 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" --> Friday, April 3 Martin Gerschwitz: Keyboard player Martin Gerschwitz will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See www.roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315. Charles Guy & Linda Powers: The guitar and violin duo will perform songs and instrumentals with Latin rhythms and flamenco flair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Family Film: The 2014 Disney film "Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeast," rated G, will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Call 541-826-3313 or see jcls.org. Elias Quartet: Chamber Music Concerts will present a program of music by W.A. Mozart, Henri Dutilleaux and Ludwig van Beethoven by the Elias Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, in the Music Recital Hall on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Tickets cost $30 or $35 and can be purchased online at chambermusicconcerts.org or by calling 541-552-6154 or 541-552-6348. Tickets cost $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Ashland First Friday Art Walk: Stroll galleries downtown and in the Historic Railroad District as Ashland galleries stay open from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, for the monthly First Friday Art Walk. The evening includes art, artist receptions and demonstrations, live music and refreshments. Gallery tour maps are available at Ashland Gallery Association member galleries, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce and online at www.ashlandgalleries.com.   Saturday, April 4 Pear Blossom Baby Contest: Registration for the 30th annual Pear Blossom Baby Contest begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, on the lower level in front of J.C. Penney at Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. The contest starts at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee is $10. Entry forms are available at the J.C. Penney Portrait Studio. The contest is open to babies 5 months to 16 months. Categories are quickest smile, bluest eyes, prettiest hair and chubbiest. All entrants are eligible for Baby Bud and Baby Blossom titles. Winners ride in the Pear Blossom Parade on Saturday, April 11. Proceeds benefit the Family Nurturing Center. Call 541-292-6212. American Legion Easter Egg Hunt: The American Legion will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at noon Saturday, April 4, at Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Armory Drive, Medford. Participation is free for all children who attend. Call 541-601-9241. Pollinator Project Forum: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, Bee City USA - Talent and the Together for Talent Committee will present a forum, "Reducing the Pesticide Footprint: Saving Our Pollinators and Protecting Ourselves," from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Talent library, 101 Home St. See pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org. Arbor Day Celebration: Coyote Trails Nature Center will host the city of Medford's free Arbor Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at U.S. Cellular Community Park, 2931 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. The event will also include a ribbon-cutting for Coyote Trails' new solar pavilion. Call 541-282-8577. Willamette Writers: Ashland Creek Press owner and author Midge Raymond will talk about her book "Everyday Book Marketing: Strategies for Promoting Your Book During Your Regularly Scheduled Life" from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4, in Central Point City Hall Council Chambers, 140 S. Third St. Admission costs $10. Raymond will also present an interactive workshop on tailoring marketing basics to fit individual needs, writing author biographies and book cover copy from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The workshop costs $35. Register by sending an email to [email protected]. See www.willamettewriters.com/southernoregon for more information. Annual Rabbit Event: Northwest Nature Shop will hold its annual "The Rabbits Are Coming" event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 154 Oak St., Ashland. The Jackson County 4-H Club Rogue Rabbit Raisers will exhibit a variety of rabbit breeds, and share knowledge of caring for rabbits and guinea pigs. Call 541-482-3241. FOTAS Volunteer Orientation: Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold a new volunteer orientation and discuss volunteer opportunities at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix. To reserve a seat, call 541-944-2021 or see fotas.org. Book Sale and Celebration: Check out the new deck at the A-frame bookstore and visit the book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. The first Friends of the Ruch Library meeting under the newly formed library district in Jackson County begins at 1 p.m., with festivities to follow. Call 541-899-7438 or see www.jcls.org. Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar player Dan Tiller will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-899-9120 or see www.southstagecellars.com. Boxing Match: Spartan Boxing will present a series of over 10 Olympic-style boxing matches sanctioned by USA Boxing starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Hedrick Middle School gym, 1501 E. Jackson St., Medford. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $10, children 8 and younger admitted free. Call 541-944-2784 or email [email protected]. Ur Mom: The band will play a mix of folk, rock, blues and country from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 2Hawk Winery, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-779-9463 or see www.2hawkwinery.com.   Sunday, April 5 Skylark Easter Egg Hunt: Skylark Assisted Living and Memory Care will hold an Easter Egg hunt at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 5, at 900 Skylark Place, Ashland. The event includes an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Call 541-552-1713. Ashland Easter Egg Hunt: The Rotary Club of Ashland presents the 56th annual Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 5, at noon near the tennis courts in Lithia Park, along Winburn Way, Ashland. Festivities begin with the arrival of the Easter Bunny at noon, with the Easter egg hunt beginning promptly at 1 p.m. Kids in five age groups will have their own sections for hunting. The hunt is usually over in a few minutes, so families are encouraged to arrive early to be ready. See ashlandrotary.org. Quixotic: The avant-garde dance and circus arts performance will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St. Tickets cost $25 in advance and can be purchased online at liveatthearmory.com or at Music Coop, 268 E. Main St. Tickets will cost $35 at the door, $10 for ages 14 and younger. See www.liveatthearmory.org. 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