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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Ashland schools superintendent announces resignation ... Linn County officials oppose Douglas fir monument proposal ... Oregon insurers lose, hospitals win in Affordable Care Act fallout ... Ashland schools superintendent announces resignation ... Linn County officials oppose Douglas fir monument proposal ... Oregon insurers lose, hospitals win in Affordable Care Act fallout ... OUR VIEW Our View: Cheers to firefighter, drug court graduates Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 4, 2016 at 2:00 AM Updated Mar 4, 2016 at 9:06 AM Posted Mar. 4, 2016 at 2:00 AM Updated Mar 4, 2016 at 9:06 AM » Social News No jeers this week, but the Legislature just adjourned, so stay tuned. Cheers — to wildland firefighter Joshua Kirkman, whose quick actions at the scene of a fast-moving fire helped keep the flames from spreading until Fire District 3 crews arrived. Kirkman was driving by the Central Point home where the fire started, and told his fiancee to pull over when he saw smoke and didn't yet hear sirens. After making sure everyone was out of the home, he used a garden hose on the flames coming from the house and from an RV parked outside. Cheers — to the debut of the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market in its new home in the remodeled Hawthorne Park. A steady stream of customers showed up Thursday on a warm, sunny day for the first market of the season. The new setup allows vendors to spread out more than the former site at the Medford Armory. Parking is tight, but with Medford Center across the street and a second lot at the south end of the park, there should be plenty of spaces for everyone. Cheers — to Rogue Valley ski coach Gary King and 50 parent volunteers for bringing the state high school ski racing championships to the Mt. Ashland Ski Area for the first time in nine years. The races wrap up today. The event brought 500 skiers, parents and fans to the area, a boost for the local economy. Cheers — to the latest graduates of Jackson County's drug court program, which offers addicts facing criminal charges an alternative to jail time. Those who successfully complete the rigorous program under the supervision of Judge Patricia Crain can have some charges dismissed and probation time cut short. Success means weekly court appearances, passing regular drug tests, completing drug treatment, finding work, paying fines and assessments and facing the victims of their crimes. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 4, 2016 at 2:00 AM Updated Mar 4, 2016 at 9:06 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » 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. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events 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 Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site 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. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501