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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 Medford cites 'conflict of interest' in study on Coquilles' proposed casino Pot issues leave Medford council dazed Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown Jackson County planning commissioners: Don't over-regulate marijuana dispensaries Lisa the pig, an icon at Sanctuary One, dies Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown Emergency services: March 12 Drug search warrant leads to two Medford arrests Rogue River man convicted of kidnapping, assault In the national spotlight Politics and Elections 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 Judge upholds Phoenix's moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries Education Medford School District calls foul on teachers union Supporters rally to back beleaguered principal St. Mary's reaches out to China Work your body to save your braaaaains Inert grenade spurred White Mountain Middle School evacuation Environment Low snow closes Mt. Ashland bunny hill chairlift DEQ issues fines over illegal White City dumping site Catastrophic wildfires expected in Southern Oregon this summer The new normal under climate change? 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Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US Our View: Medford native Dave Frohnmayer leaves legacy of distinguished service Letters to the Editor, March 12 George Will: The Export-Import Bank's tenacious grip Dana Milbank: Republicans set up a breakaway nation Editorials Our View: Medford native Dave Frohnmayer leaves legacy of distinguished service Our View: Medford council shouldn't over-regulate backyard pot gardens Our View: Atkins a safe choice for secretary of state Our View: Driving voter turnout is no sure thing for Oregon Our View: Cheers and Jeers Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, March 12 Letters to the Editor, March 11 Letters to the Editor, March 10 Letters to the Editor, March 9 Letters to the Editor, March 8 Columns Arthur I. Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US George Will: The Export-Import Bank's tenacious grip Dana Milbank: Republicans set up a breakaway nation Kathleen Parker: Adolescent senators dunking the president Kent Bush: Things will never change unless we change them Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: There is nothing uniform about the Uniform Crime Report GUEST OPINION: Police, community should work to prevent profiling Guest Opinion: Don't overregulate Oregon's hemp industry Guest Opinion: Predatory banking practices bilk citizens Guest Opinion: Is less education the answer? Lifestyle Latest stories Lisa the pig, an icon at Sanctuary One, dies Community blog: The Best Way to Prevent Cat and Dog Deaths Community blog: Can Twentysomething Depression Be�Healed? Religion News: Austria defends new law on mosque funding Dr. Murray Feingold: What’s your excuse for being late? Food 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 Serra storms Seattle Home and Garden 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 Paul Rogers: Daylight Saving, full moon hopeful signs for spring Health Community blog: Can Twentysomething Depression Be�Healed? Dr. Murray Feingold: What’s your excuse for being late? Community blog: The Future is Now Dr. Murray Feingold: Cognitive-behavioral therapy shown to help hoarders Dr. Jeff Hersh: Gallstones affect 25 percent of American women Hiking Biking Faith More religion events in the Rogue Valley Religion Briefs Religion briefs, Feb. 27 Religion briefs: Friday, Feb. 20 Religion News: Pope makes surprise shantytown visit Milestones and Achievements Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Anniversary: Hofer Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Randall Theatre presents playwright Bernard Slade's comedy Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder John McEuen performs at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland Warren G. performs at the Historic Ashland Armory Thanks for the Memories presents 'Anastasia' OSF Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic Theater 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 Review: 'Fingersmith' a twisting thriller with love Music Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder John McEuen performs at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland The Farr Side: Madonna — ever the trendsetter Warren G. performs at the Historic Ashland Armory Zepdrix! 'Shook, Rattled and Rolled' ZEPDRIX! at the Historic Ashland Armory 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 Serra storms Seattle Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant opens in new location Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, March 1 Great Outdoor Grill offers healthful options Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 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 Medford cites 'conflict of interest' in study on Coquilles' proposed casino ... Pot issues leave Medford council dazed ... Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown ... Medford cites 'conflict of interest' in study on Coquilles' proposed casino ... Pot issues leave Medford council dazed ... Medford Little Feet Children's Shoes burglarized in downtown ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 7 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 7, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Mar. 7, 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" --> Good news for bears On Feb. 27, which is International Polar Bear Day, a new report came out from Susan Crockford at the Global Warming Policy Foundation. She writes: "On almost every measure, things are looking good for polar bears. Scientists are finding that they are well distributed throughout their range and adapting well to changes in sea ice. Health indicators are good and they are benefitting from abundant prey. It really is time for the doom and gloom about polar bears to stop." Great news for the bears! Not so for the global warming alarmists. The GWPF, by the way, will not disclose where their funding comes from. Meanwhile, back in Washington, D.C., the fleecing continues and the sheeple stare at their TV sets, wondering where poor Brian Williams is. Rick Nelson, Medford Cylvia's motto? "Alis Volat Propriis" is the motto of the State of Oregon meaning "She flies with her own wings." It also seems to be the motto of Cylvia Hayes. Wally Ramsay, Ashland Reverse discrimination Thank you, Murray LaHue. I can't believe someone actually wrote about a subject that my husband and I often talk about — reverse discrimination. We have often thought about the uproar and backlash if there were to be a "White Congressional Caucus" or "League of United Caucasian American Citizens." Every time the Black Caucus or Latin American League steps into the forefront of the news, it angers me. Why aren't they simply "Americans"? Why aren't they just congressmen/women working for the good of the entire nation? It seems to be that they don't want to be "one country," but rather as dvisive as possible. It’s succeeding, if that’s their plan. But that’s how Sharpton, Jackson and their ilk make their fortunes: divide and conquer. Pat Butler, Medford Focus on Earth Rumor has it that our moon, Mars and all the other planets are going to hang around for a few billion more years. This has me wondering, then, why is our government spending billions of our tax dollars trying to send men to land on these planets, while we here on Earth are having earthquakes, floods, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.? Meanwhile, China is building a huge and very expensive pipeline from southern China to northern China, and not to carry oil or liquid gas, but water instead. It seems that southern China has lots of extra water for irrigation so they're shipping it north where the land is perfect for growing crops. When are we going to wake up and smell the stupidity? We could take those billions and build pipelines to take flood waters to our drought lands, etc. Curtis Kline, Medford Article hit the mark I was delighted to read Vickie Aldous' thoughtful article addressing climate change in Sunday's Mail Tribune. A welcome departure from the business-as-usual reporting of local weather patterns based on historical averages, Aldous got to the core of trends and causes and helped readers connect the dots to the larger picture. Kudos to the editors for featuring the article on the front page, which alerts the public to the facts about climate change and what part humans may play in it. Grassroots organizations like Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (socan.info) and others work diligently to keep the conversation going and look to the press to do its part. A well-informed public is a well-prepared public in the face of what may become the single most important issue of this century. None of us, no matter our wealth or station in life, can avoid the impacts severe weather changes will cause globally based on the predictions of most scientists. I'm glad Jackson County is actively addressing the issues of drought, fires and water. We also need leadership to address what we can do as individuals. I look forward to more articles like Aldous's.  Diana O'Farrell, Ashland Enemies of the future When it comes to addressing global warming and our current climate chaos, the U.S. Congress is composed of too many anti-science enemies of future generations to allow action. Therefore, we must ask our state Legislature to serve as a leader and national role model. A series of bills this session would: replace power plant coal with 90 percent cleaner energy sources (SB 477/HB 2729), decrease the greenhouse gas impact of automobile fuels (SB 324), impose a fee on greenhouse gas pollution from burning fossil fuels (several bills), promote the installation of solar capacity (several bills) and encourage the purchase of electric vehicles. Additionally, we should no longer tolerate the export of fossil fuels to be burned elsewhere, emitting greenhouse gases. It has become increasingly clear that we cannot do it alone and federal action is not coming. Therefore, states and localities must lead the way with reasonable programs to reduce emissions. Future generations will justifiably hold us accountable if we fail to do everything possible to protect the livability of our planet for them. We must consider our grandchildren — and act on their behalf. For information on bills, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now recommendations and legislator addresses visit:  www.socan.info/state-political-action/ . Louise Shawkat, Ashland RVTD cuts crippling Regarding RVTD cuts: Wow! Everyone should get on the RVTD site and check out the maps of the cuts. I was horrified. It desperately cripples the ability of the bus service. Somehow taxpayers (and drivers of cars) don't seem to realize how valuable and essential the bus system is. The recent rejection of the small tax hike was truly selfish, and will have a big impact on economic development as well as sustainability of the jobs people finally have been able to be hired for. And now they can't get to them. Our transit system has been something that has grown and something we should be proud of, not disabling. It's the "Humpty Dumpty" deal — once the transit service falls "off the wall" it's even more difficult and costly to put back together. Let's not go 10 steps backward. I urge everyone to learn more about this and to voice your concern. 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