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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 Since You Asked: Mistletoe is probably what's up in the tree Court awards $1 million to Jackson County 6-year-old injured at birth Emergency Services, March 21 Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services, March 21 Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping Firefighters stop Gold Hill shed fire before it spreads Missing man found dead in forest in Applegate Lake area 'We tried to de-escalate it' Politics and Elections 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 Ashland: Budget increase, swimming pool funding discussion on council agenda Education Eight vie for Medford School Board positions Proposed Medford textbook raises constitutional concern North Medford High School principal to retire in June Southern Oregon University's building boom adds up to $130 million South Medford, Ashland, St. Mary's students building video game Environment Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Controversial asphalt plant in Talent wins county planning approval Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area Odd visitors found off Oregon Coast Forum explores data gathered in Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument State News Bend company's aim: Connect investors to Africa Brown proposes $1 billion in California drought spending Are they decorations or desecration? 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Test Drive: 2015 Subaru Outback Limited Silvio Calabi: 2015 Cherokee is a modern Jeep Oregon winemaking emerges as mighty agricultural force Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site 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 Letters to the Editor, March 21 Other Views: Dave Frohnmayer was a man of honor Matthew T. Mangino: When is a confession not a confession? Our View: Textbook authors' reasoning hard to fathom Letters to the Editor, March 20 Editorials Other Views: Dave Frohnmayer was a man of honor Our View: Textbook authors' reasoning hard to fathom Our View: White House public records move is less than sunny Our View: Where the wild things shouldn't be Our View: Keeping the light trained on government Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, March 21 Letters to the Editor, March 20 Letters to the Editor, March 19 Letters to the Editor, March 18 Letters to the Editor, March 17 Columns Matthew T. Mangino: When is a confession not a confession? Michael Gerson: Hillary Clinton's Nixonian path to office Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Dana Milbank: GOP budget is one big gimmick George Will: Kasich waits in the wings 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 Barbara Presnell: Why poetry? And why do it now? Get Out! March 20 calendar of things to do Looking Up: Looking for the zodiacal light Ocean salmon look plentiful off the Southern Oregon coast this year, but next year's a different story Wood bison to roam Alaska again Food Eat this, not that Peanut allergy breakthrough Eat your sprouts More fast food perils Pork perfection: Consider pork steaks instead of ham for the Easter dinner table Home and Garden Hello, honey: Invite bees for a lush garden Understand home inspection Dear Monty: Tips for checking out an existing septic system Garden Cameos: Now is the perfect time to spot wildflowers Paul Rogers: It’s time to assess the damage to yards Health Health Watch: 5 tips for seasonal allergy relief A better bedtime Studying stress Eat this, not that Peanut allergy breakthrough Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs Religion News: Presbyterian Church gives approval on same-sex marriage Religion briefs: Friday, March 13 More religion events in the Rogue Valley Religion Briefs 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 Here's five top entertainment picks for the coming week Alt-rock band Key of Three is a contender this weekend at Rising Stars Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush musical 'Sunset Boulevard' opens at Camelot Theatre in Talent Review: 'Same Time' after all these years Theater Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush musical 'Sunset Boulevard' opens at Camelot Theatre in Talent Review: Thanks for the Memories pulls off challenging 'Anastasia' Review: 'Same Time' after all these years Randall Theatre presents playwright Bernard Slade's comedy Thanks for the Memories presents 'Anastasia' Music Live Music in Local Clubs Alt-rock band Key of Three is a contender this weekend at Rising Stars Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center 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 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 Jasmine Thai Cuisine Restaurant Inspections Agave offers gourmet tacos, tamales, ensaladas and more Serra storms Seattle Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant opens in new location 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 Since You Asked: Mistletoe is probably what's up in the tree ... Court awards $1 million to Jackson County 6-year-old injured at birth ... Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping ... Since You Asked: Mistletoe is probably what's up in the tree ... Court awards $1 million to Jackson County 6-year-old injured at birth ... Talent father faces assault charges in alleged whipping ... RELIGION BRIEFS Religion briefs MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 19, 2015 @ 5:30 pm Posted Mar. 19, 2015 @ 5:30 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" --> Church rummage sale and luncheon Ashland United Methodist Church will hold a spring recycle sale and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, at Wesley Hall, at the corner of Main and Laurel streets. The Friday lunch will be chili and corn dogs, and the Saturday lunch will be homemade chicken enchiladas and green salad. Cost is $6 and includes a drink. Pie will cost $2.50 a slice. Call 541-482-3647.   Services at Christ Unity Church A sacred healing meditation will be offered at noon Saturday, March 21, at Christ Unity Church, 540 N. Holly St., Medford. Rev. Rob Wheeler will give a sermon titled "Choose to be Spiritually Free" at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 22. A silent unity prayer service is offered at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, followed by a metaphysical Bible discussion at 11:30 a.m. Call 541-772-6902 or see unitymedford.org.   CSL holds monthly game night The Center for Spiritual Living Rogue Valley will hold its monthly game night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at The Haven, 1970 Ashland St., Ashland. Interim spiritual director Neale Donald Walsch will continue his series, "What Ernest Holmes Taught," at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at 3581 Lear Way, Medford. See cslroguevalley.org.   St. Mark's collecting dental hygiene products Parishoners of St. Mark's Episcopal Church are urged to bring donations of toothbrushes and other dental hygiene items during Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford. Oral hygiene kits will be donated to families at the Community Health Center and Family Nurturing Center as part of the church's Lenten outreach project. Call 541-773-3111 or see stmarks-medford.org.   Medford First Presbyterian services Pastor Murray Richmond will present "The Law of the Heart" during services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at First Presbyterian Church of Medford, 85 S. Holly St. An informal service is offered at 8:30 a.m., and a traditional service with full choir and pipe organ is offered at 10:30 a.m. Call 541-779-1711 or see firstpreschurchmedford.com.   Ascension Lutheran services Ascension Lutheran Church holds its worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at 675 Black Oak Drive., Medford. A discussion titled "Faith and Society, a Lutheran Persective" will conclude at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the church. Lenten Vespers, featuring Marty Haugen's "Holden Evening Prayer," will conclude at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Call 541-773-3594.   Creation discussion Thomas Kindell, founder of Reasons for Faith Ministries, will give a three-part lecture about creation beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at Grace Church of Central Point, 100 Oak St. Call 541-664-2428.   MCUCC services Rev. Kurt Katzmar will continue his series on "Expanding Views of Prayer" with a sermon titled "When We Become Aware" at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St. A book group will continue discussion of "This Changes Everything" by Naomi Klein from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The group meets second and fourth Thursdays. Call 541-772-8860.   RVUUF kicks off climate focus month Rev. Nan White will present "Justice Sunday" in recognition of World Water Day at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland. The service kicks off the fellowship's "Commit2Respond" month-long focus on climate change. Religious exploration classes are available for children during the service, and coffee and snacks will follow. Call 541-482-4755 or see rvuuf.org.   Butte Creek Baptist services Butte Creek Baptist Church will hold a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 22, at 429 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point. A Bible study is offered from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 541-830-4588.   Medford UUs meeting Maria LiPuma will talk about energy balancing techniques during the Medford Unitarian Universalists meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the annex to the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St. Call 541-899-1028.   Havurah events Rabbi David Zaslow will offer a five-week course titled "Davenning: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer" from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning March 26, at the Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Cost is $11 per session plus a text fee. March 19 is the early-bird registration deadline for the synagogue's annual Passover seder at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the synagogue. Call 541-488-7716 or see havurahshirhadash.org. 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