January 21st, 2019. Volume 16, Issue 3
The rain begins. Photo by Joan Rowe
Oregon Department of Transportation: Our employees send us great photos from all over the state.
"Photo of the Year." honor for 2018 goes to Transportation Maintenance Coordinator, Vernon Trunell who works in Jordan Valley within eastern Oregon.
His photo of the Sheaville Schoolhouse on Hwy 95 just north of Jordan Valley wowed our staff. Being in a "remote location," Vernon noted that
"the changing scenery and abundant wildlife makes photography interesting." Vernon says he drives past this abandoned schoolhouse, "on an almost daily basis." 1
All Klamath County libraries will be closed on Monday, January 21st for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Chiloquin Vector Control District's Board of Trustees will meet on January 23, 2019 Wednesday at 6:30PM in the Chiloquin Community Center conference room located at 140 S. 1st Street in Chiloquin. The meeting is open to the public. The Board will vote to select officers for 2019. Topics for discussion and voting include but not limited to budgeting, bill paying, annual report to the BOCC, State audit report, and proposed contract terms with Three Rivers Mosquito & Vector Control. The CVCD's telephone number 541 274 0132.
The Department of State Lands’ comment period for the Jordan Cove removal-fill permit closes on February 3rd, 2019 at 5:00pm. Please submit your Opposition Pipeline Comments by Feb. 3, 2019 to: www.nolngexports.org/write-comments
Lisa Langell a professional photographer from Scottsdale, Arizona and one of the speakers at the Winter Wings Festival will give a talk at the Two Rivers Camera Club meeting on February 13th at 2:00 pm. in the Community Center. Please confirm that you will be attending.
Sage Community School will join the other 196 schools and districts throughout Oregon to celebrate January as “School Board Recognition Month,” Director Anna Fowler announced Tuesday. “Our school board members spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for our students,” said Mrs. Fowler. “They also serve as the corporate board of directors for our non- profit charter school. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.” Sage Community School’s board members are: Leslie Cook, Ellsworth Lang, Ruth Shaffer, Missy Danforth, Brandon Fowler, Christina Rubidoux, and Alex Piper. These citizens of Chiloquin represent their fellow citizens’ views and priorities in the complex enterprise of maintaining and running a charter school, Fowler said. They also reinforce the principle of local control over public education, which is an important, highly valued aspect of education in Oregon. “Too often the efforts of school board members go unrecognized,” Fowler said.
The school board’s main goal, is to support student achievement, Fowler added. To achieve that goal, the board focuses on the following needs: Creating a vision for what parents and citizens want their charter school to become and how to make student achievement the top priority Assessing whether the school achieves these goals, and whether students are learning Aligning the use of the school’s human and financial resources Creating a safe and orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach Collaborating to solve common problems and to support common successes Focusing on continuous improvement by questioning, examining, revising, refining and revisiting issues related to student achievement.
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Sage Community School recognized their board members during the regular board meeting on Wednesday, January 10. A special reception with refreshments followed the board meeting. “Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part. They are dedicated individuals who are committed to improving student achievement and to fighting for the best for all of our students,” Fowler said.
For more information, contact: Anna Fowler, Sage Community School Kim Cappel, Eagle Ridge High School Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (541) 783-2533 Phone: (541) 884-7627 KLAMATH COUNTY — Eagle Ridge High School in Klamath Falls and Sage Community School in Chiloquin announced today that they will celebrate their schools’ students, teachers, and staff during National School Choice Week 2019, which will be held from January 20-26, 2019. Sage Community School is a Public Charter school in Chiloquin serving grades K-8 with a maximum enrollment cap of 85. Eagle Ridge High School is a Public Charter High School in Klamath Falls serving up to 210 high school students. Eagle Ridge High School and Sage Community School will begin their celebrations at the regular business meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners on January 22, 2019 at 8:30 AM. The commissioners will be issuing a proclamation for School Choice Week in Klamath County. By issuing a proclamation recognizing School Choice Week in the community, Klamath County will help raise awareness of the many public and nonpublic schools that serve students and families.
National School Choice Week is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort designed to inform parents about the different schooling options they have for their children. More than 20,000 schools are joining millions of Americans in celebrating NSCW this year.
As a small, tuition-free public charter high school, EagleRidge has the flexibility to provide a unique educational opportunity, offering a project-based, technology-rich curriculum. National School Choice Week brings about awareness in the community of the opportunities for student success at EagleRidge. Collaborative learning, career specific education, dual credit, and rock band are just a few of the educational options EagleRidge has to offer. EagleRidge will also work to inform parents in the community how they can take an informational tour and enroll their children at EagleRidge. “EagleRidge has an incredibly devoted staff whose main focus is ensuring the success of each and every student that walks through our doors,” says EagleRidge Executive Director Kim Cappel. “We believe every student should have the opportunity to learn in a safe and caring environment, and EagleRidge provides that environment.”
For Sage Community School, National School Choice Week provides an opportunity to raise public awareness of the place-based and project-based education opportunities provided to students at the Chiloquin-based K-8 School. SCS is a public charter school currently serving 60 students. The school will celebrate NSCW with several in-school activities, while also working to inform local parents about how they can enroll their children for the 2019-2020 school year. “Every child deserves a great education,” said Anna Fowler, Director of Sage Community School. “The team at Sage Community School works to achieve that goal every day and during National School Choice Week, we look forward to spotlighting what makes our school unique while thanking the Klamath County community for their support.”
NSCW celebrates traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. For more information about EHS, visit www.eagleridgehigh.com. For more information about SCS, visit www.sagecommunityschool.org. For more information about NSCW, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com. 3
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NOAA forecast for this week
This animation shows a full, one year time lapse animation of surface winds from Jan 1, 2018 until Jan 1, 2019, over the North Atlantic. The data come from the National Weather Service's GFS numerical weather model Blue colors represent slower winds. Greens and yellows are faster winds. Streamlines show the direction of the wind in each frame of the animation. This is one of the first 4K time lapse animations generated from earth.nullschool.net. The animation took 48 hours to render as 3,000 individual frames encoded to video. Notice how a few hurricanes appear in July but then August is quiet, only for things to really pick up in September. Also notice how fall and winter bring massive storm systems to the upper North Atlantic (Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, the UK, Norway). Today's surface winds: https://earth.nullschool.net
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World Meteorological Organization The year 2019 has started where 2018 left off – with extreme weather causing disruption, damage and loss of life. The high impact of these events – some of which are consistent from what we expect as a result of climate change - underline why extreme weather, climate change and environmental risks dominated the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Perception Survey.
Australia saw an unusual extended period of heatwaves which began in early December 2018 and continued into January 2019. Australia had its hottest month of December on record and its hottest December day (27 December) on record. Marble Bar, in Western Australia, recorded a temperature of 49.3 °C (120.7 °F) on 27 December.
Europe and Middle East: A persistent low pressure area over northern Germany through Sweden has affected weather patterns from northern Europe into the central and Eastern Mediterranean, causing heavy snowfall in many parts of the Alps and winter storms which caused misery for vulnerable populations including refugees.
Northeast Argentina, and the adjacent parts of Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil have been hit with extensive flooding, with well above the long-term expected average rainfall. More details https://bit.ly/2TQiKSS 8
Severe World Weather BIG avalanche in Unterengadin, Vinadi, Switzerland on January 15! Report: Jon Peider Morell
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World Meteorological Organization Heavy snowfall in widespread parts of the Alps has led to a high risk of avalanches. This video shows the force of snowslides, with the Swiss army in Davos conducting a “controlled” detonation in the interests of public safety. Via Christoph Siegrist and @CLIMATEwBORDERS See the video
Severe Weather Europe Big time snow in Austria. Report via Tiempo Extremo. See the video
A naturally occurring phenomenon, a giant slow- turning ice disc, measuring approximately 91m (298ft) wide, has formed in the Presumpscot River in the city of Westbrook.
Researchers believe ice discs spin because of temperature changes in the water, creating a vortex underneath. Read more See the video 9
Russia down to nearly -60 °C, Australia scorching at nearly 50 °C – January 18, 2019 Parts of Russia again plunged towards -60 °C (-76 °F) last night, while parts of Australia are in the middle of the summer and a strong heat wave, with temperatures approaching 50 °C (122 °F). Yesterday, the difference between the two areas was over 100 °C! Temperatures plunged down to -57.5 °C in Delyankir (Oykmyakonski District, Sakha Republic) in far eastern Russia last night. This part of Russia is the one of the coldest places on Earth and the coldest inhabited area – the (fairly) nearby Oymyakon holds the official lowest recorded temperature in the northern hemisphere: -67.7 °C on February 6, 1933.
Meanwhile parts of Australia have been undergoing a scorching heat wave. Yesterday temperatures peaked at a blistering 48.3 °C at Tibooburra.
Port Augusta reached a sizzling 48.9C at 2.31pm on Tuesday, ahead of its previous record high temperature of 48.1C set on February 7, 2009. In Tarcoola, the mercury hit 49C at 3.20pm, nudging out its previous record of 48.9C set on two occasions, on December 27, 1949, and January 1, 2014.
The ongoing extreme heat wave across a large part of Australia is expected to continue into mid next week – mid-afternoon temperatures will peak into 46-49 °C (115-120 °F) on each day again! Read more
An unusually intense sandstorm swept over Egypt this week and peaked on January 16, 2019, severely reducing visibility and air quality. The conditions started improving on January 17. It's unusual to see such severe sandstorms in January, residents said. Read more
Several rounds of severe weather swept over Lebanon over the past 7 days, claiming lives of at least 4 people. At least 35 000 Syrian refugees are exposed to floods, snow and freezing temperatures and are sending out calls for help. Last night’s storm brought even more misery to many thousands of Syrian refugees living in makeshift camps across Lebanon. Many tents, already severely damaged by Storm Norma on January 6, were full of holes and completely unable to cope with further extreme weather. Heavy rain in Bar Elias in central Bekaa saw the river overflow once again, resulting in many tents being totally flooded during the night. Children walking around in ankle-high water had no way to protect themselves from the wet and cold. Read more 10
The last caribou known to inhabit the contiguous United States has been removed from the wild. This week, a team of biologists working for the Canadian province of British Columbia captured the caribou—a female—in the Selkirk Mountains just north of the U.S.-Canada border. They then moved it to a captive rearing pen near Revelstoke as part of a controversial, last-ditch effort to preserve highly endangered herds.
The female caribou is believed to be the last member of the last herd to regularly cross into the lower 48 states from Canada.
In about a month, the British Columbia biologists plan to release the caribou— along with two other animals from another endangered herd—back into the wild, into a larger and more stable Canadian herd. The ultimate fate of these animals, however, is unclear. They are mountain caribou, a distinct ecotype of caribou found only in a forested swath of northwestern North America, which have become endangered because of habitat loss and other factors. Read more
Photo: A caribou that was part of the Southern Selkirks herd, which once traversed the U.S.-Canada border. David Moskowitz
With only an estimated 400 left in the wild, the race is on to save the Philippine eagle—one of the biggest and strongest raptors in the world. Because of hunting and deforestation, the eagles have become critically endangered Read more
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Over two days in November, record- breaking heat in Australia's north wiped out almost one-third of the nation's spectacled flying foxes, according to researchers.
The animals, also known as spectacled fruit bats, were unable to survive in temperatures which exceeded 42C. (107.6F) Last week, researchers from Western Sydney University finalised their conclusion that about 23,000 spectacled flying foxes died in the event on 26 and 27 November.
Dr Welbergen says about 10,000 bats of another species - black flying foxes - succumbed to the heat during the same two-day period.
Some experts worry that public antipathy to bats may hinder conservation efforts. This is usually related to fears about contracting diseases from bats, and their noise in urban areas. "They're seen as these rats in the sky, so any preservation effort is hard going," Dr Westcott says. "You can bet there were some people glad to see so many bats go down in the heatwave." Read more
Project Noah Spotting of the Week! Rare and endemic to Jordan, this desert jewel only blooms in rainy years. The Edom Iris (Iris edomensis) is part of a distinctive group of irises known as Juno irises. These bulbous irises have deeply channelled leaves, and are found in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Spotted in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan, by Ori Fragman-Sapir. For more images and notes: https://buff.ly/2VIXK2a Dr. Fragman-Sapir is a botanist specializing in Mediterranean and West Asian floras. He is the scientific director of the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
Project Noah What's not to love about a heart-shaped moth? Diduga flavicostata is our Spotting of the Day! This moth in the family Erebidae is found in south and southeast Asia, Japan and Australia. It has a wavy pale yellow border speckled with dark dots. This moth was first described as Pitane flavicostata in 1878 by Dutch entomologist Pieter Cornelius Tobias Snellen. His original drawing for this moth with wings open can be seen here: https://buff.ly/2DkgkGU
Spotted in Maharashtra, India, by Wild Things. https://buff.ly/2Cz1cE2 12
Opal In Petrified Wood from Winton, Winton Shire, Queensland, Australia Credit: Piatek Minerals
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus) in India by Aditya Chavan .
Sequoia National Park, California Video by Ever Changing Horizon
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There is no charge for placing ads in the Chiloquin News Marketplace. If you wish to place an ad, please email it to [email protected] by Sunday afternoon.
Classified ads will be run for one month. You will find the expiration date to the far right of your ad. If you wish to extend the ad, please send an email the week before the ad expires.
CHILOQUIN LEARNS AFTER SCHOOL (CLAS) Job Opportunity
Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) , a program of Chiloquin Visions in Progress, began its 15th year last September. We are looking for aides to work 10 hours a week with the elementary school children in K-6 after school, Monday through Thursday, from 2:45 to 5:15.
The aides are responsible for 1. helping the students with reading and math 2. offering enrichment in science and the arts 3. supervising outdoor exercise 4. serving a supper
Most important is having the initiative to keep the children safe, engaged and challenged.
Payment is $13 per hour
Some experience in working with children of this age is important.
Those interested, please bring or send ([email protected]) a resume to Bill Wilkins at the Community Center 140 E. Main Street, Chiloquin, OR 97642. The Center is opened from 10am to 2 pm from Monday to Friday.
Sears/Craftsman tractor wheel weights part #7124434.
$53.00
1 pair 30# each never used in box with hardware still in plastic bags
AGENCY LAKE RESORT 37000 Modoc Pt Rd 541-892-0149
Two Rivers Art Gallery & Gift Shop in Chiloquin is looking for an Artist that does scrapbooking and would like to create cards using this same technique. The person will need to go through the Artist process, pay $35 Membership Fee each year and understand that we take 25% of the sale. You can sell the cards for $3.50 - $5.00. That depends on your preference. Please stop by with any questions you may have or call the Director, Judy Pate at 541-783-242 using your cell phone. Thanks!
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LOOKING FOR A DJ: Valentines Dinner & Entertainment Fundraiser, Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Since this is a fundraiser, we are looking for someone to volunteer to be our DJ at our Valentine's Dinner & Entertainment Fundraiser as a volunteer. You can advertise for yourself when doing this for us and I can put your company name in our news release and social media. We want to use our funds for our newly formed Chiloquin Community Tourism ACTION Team. This is our 3rd Annual Valentine's Dinner. We generally get between 80-100 people attending. Please call Judy Pate, Director, 541-783-2428 using a cell phone.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Discover Klamath, Klamath County’s Official Tourism Agency since 2009, has an immediate opening for an OFFICE ASSISTANT. This half to three-quarter time (20-30 hours/weekly) position is based in the tourism office at 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls. The position provides Administrative support to the organization’s four marketing managers while also serving as a Greeter in the tourism Welcome Center. Interested person should submit a letter of interest, along with a resume to: Discover Klamath Hiring Manager. Contact Discover Klamath for more information, including a Position Description, Compensation, etc… [email protected]
Hats, Hats, Hats Hand knitted. Lots of styles, colors and sizes. $25 each
Give me a call or text at 541-905-6495. Leave a message if I don’t answer. Joan
Lots of flavors and combinations – persimmon, feijoa, quince, lavender, watermelon, grape, pear, apple, autumn olive, blueberry, fig, plum, pomegranate, crabapple, rhubarb, rose hip
8 oz jar $5, 16 oz jar $10
Give me a call or text at 541-905-6495. Leave a message if I don’t answer. Joan
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Great gifts for any occasion
Joan’s website: https://www.knittedcreatures.com
Knitted toys and accessories, fused glass pendants
, a locally owned environmental services company, is excited to announce it is offering two new services- noxious weed control and restoration plantings. Tired of fighting with toadflax, thistle, St John’s wort or other invasive weeds? Call us to talk about a treatment plan! Our crews can also help restore habitat with large and small native planting projects.
Whether you’re a private landowner, conservancy non-profit or land agency, we’d love to help with your project! Call 541-591-0409 or email [email protected]. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kestrel-Country-LLC-1497513103634513/
Serving Chiloquin, KF and surrounding areas Moving help Landscaping References, FREE ESTIMATES Basic tree services Tel 540-259-0817 (Bill) Fences (new and repairs) [email protected] Clean Ups
Notary Public Lily Mendonca Acknowledgments, Verification Upon Oaths, Certify Copies, Witness Signatures ($5 fee per notarial act)
English, Ukranian, Russian Languages Call or text for appointment 541-891-2487 (Chiloquin)
VHS to DVD copying service. Most jobs completed within 2 days. $3 per tape. Email for contact is [email protected].
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Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to FCE at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name (Oregon Association for Family and Community education) or by our non-profit number (83459).
Donations of expended ink cartridges will be gratefully accepted by the Friends of the Chiloquin Library. They can be dropped off at the Chiloquin Library during regular library hours. Funds generated by these donations will help pay for cleaning and office supplies for the library.
Dependable & Honest Rosmarie Walter Care Giver Lady (541)399-3337 *Currently working as registered home care provider (DHS) *Know How to Cook Wholesome Vegan Plant Based Delicious Meals *House Cleaning Services *Help with Shopping & Other Personal Needs *Have available Excellent & Reliable Klamath Falls &Chiloquin references for your peace of mind.
House and pet sitting
If you are looking for someone to house sit, or care for your animals during that well deserved getaway then you can count on me.
I am an honest, reliable and dependable individual and can provide local references. Please contact me (Lori) at (541) 851-6533
Full Service Pet Grooming in the Chiloquin Area
Baths and Haircuts for Dogs and Cats of all shapes and sizes. Older or difficult dogs welcome as well as first timers and new puppies. Grooming is done in my home on South Chiloquin Rd which allows me to take as much time needed for each individual pet. Please Call for Appointment or if you should have any questions at all. Feel free to send texts also. https://www.facebook.com/Critter-Clips-1534700626754339/ Laura Price - (520)255-3147 (AZ Phone #)
If you or someone you know is sick or elderly or would like to have soup delivered to them on Tuesday, please contact Norma Jean Wilder at 541-281-1947.
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The Blessing Pot has been in operation for over nine years, serving homemade soup, bread, and a cookie every Tuesday at the Chiloquin Christian Center. If you would just like to come in and have lunch, you can do that between 11:30 and 12:30 every Tuesday.
A New You Massage Carla Rambil, license number 7980 Phone number 541-783-3853. All massages are by appointment only.
Large Farm Fresh Range Free Brown Eggs
$2.50 a Dozen Call 541-533-2148
I have farm fresh chicken eggs and duck eggs. Chicken eggs are $3 per dozen. Duck eggs are $3.50 per dozen. I am at Friday Market every week or you can reach me at; Kathy Bettles (510) 847- 5395.
Did you know that this natural and healthy roasted fig product is being produced and marketed proudly from Chiloquin? You can buy it at Sherm’s Thunderbird in Klamath Falls, and soon it will be in other outlets. Brew and serve like regular coffee. When you combine it with fruit juices or coconut cream or even ice cream, it becomes like a delicious drinkable dessert. Never a heartburn or acid stomach after enjoying your cup of COFFIG, and only 5 calories per cup! http://www.coffig.com/ cell phone: 540-259-0817
JJ’s Café American & Mexican Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Tuesday through Saturday 8am – 7pm
To Go orders 541-783-9116 320 Chocktoot St, Chiloquin
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- the bakery next to Kircher’s Hardware specializes in tamales and other Mexican dishes. It also has a great selection of sweet things to choose from. Open from noon till 7. Monday through Friday. 541-331-6853
We are open 7 days a week 11 am -10 pm Mon-Sat, and 2 pm-10 pm Sun 139 Chiloquin Blvd. Hwy 422, Chiloquin (503) 560-5833
We are on Facebook as The TP in Chiloquin! Please feel free to find us and follow us for updates and specials!
Antique/Thrift Store 27600 Hwy 97 N. Phone:(541) 892-6543 Winter Hours: Open 10:00-5:00. Closed Tuesdays and for rediculously bad weather.
Chiloquin Car Care Quality wash & detail We wash & detail RV/5th wheel/travel trailers too 800-460-0786 Visit our website
Split and delivered to Chiloquin, Sprague River and Fort Klamath areas. Call 541-281-6548 and PLEASE leave a message.
is offering free estimates on a custom window for your home, office or personal gifts Elegant Entryways Cabinets Doors Fire Screens Side Lites Lamps Transoms Personal Gifts email Karen: [email protected] 541-591-5736 19
Sky Lakes Wilderness Rentals call us at 541-591-0949
Kayak and bicycle rentals, kayak & bicycle drop off, fishing poles
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Updated 1/17/2019 This calendar is compiled by Mata Rust. Submit events for inclusion to [email protected]
In the interest of saving space this is not the complete calendar. For events for the next several months as well as ongoing events please see https://chiloquinnews.wordpress.com/events-list/
DATE EVENT DESC LOCATION/CONTACT
Sept. 13 & every Leadership A program that challenges class Klamath County Chamber of 3rd Thursday Klamath 2018 – participants to become more involved in Commerce through June, 2019 the decision-making process of Klamath www.klamath.org to find out more 2019 County or register Late November Ranger Guided 1 – 2 Mile snowshoe walks Crater Lake National Park 1 PM – Snowshoe Walks click on Snowshoeing. Throughout the (cancelled until winter season further notice)
January, 2019 Jan. 10 – Feb. 2 Bonsai Group The group will discuss “Bonsai for Klamath County Museum 6:30 PM, Fri. & meeting Beginners,” with a focus on special (541) 281-9933. Sat. challenges that bonsai gardeners face 2 PM Jan. 20 & in the Klamath Basin’s cool climate. 27 Pruning demonstrations will be presented by Sam Crowell and Todd Kepple. The group will also discuss possible activities and programs for the year. The meeting is open to anyone
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interested in learning more about bonsai gardening. Jan. 11 - 20 Stage “Mash” Linkville Playhouse weekends performance Jan.21 Chess “I Have a Dream” Conger Elementary School 5 PM tournament Jan. 22 Birds’ nesting The Northside Garden Club will host South Suburban Branch Library 10 AM habits Laura Fleming at its monthly meeting to talk about various birds' nesting habits. Laura is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature shop in Medford. The meeting is at 10:00 a.m. with the speaker's presentation at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 Jan. 24 & 15 2nd Stage Series Karaoke Sing-Off Ross Ragland Theater 7 PM Jan 25 After-hours Parents and kids need to work together to Klamath County Library 6 PM “Murder Mystery” solve the library’s puzzles before the city 541 882-8894 for reservations adventure is swallowed beneath the sea forever. All- ages adventure. Sleuths are invited to dress up aquatic-style to get in the mood. Jan. 26 Ragland Ensemble 4.1 Ross Ragland Theater 7:30 PM Classical Series Jan. 26 & 27 41st Annual Art from a wide variety of genres. Running Y Sagebrush Rendezvous Art Show and Sale Jan. 31 Point in time Homeless and nearly-homeless Thrive Church 10 AM – 2 PM Winter Give-A- individuals are invited to a warm lunch and (formerly Klamath Assembly of Way to receive blankets, warm clothing, food, God) support help, and survival items. Anyone 235 S. Laguna St. interested in partnering to help the 541 882-3500 success of this important day are invited to call Klamath & Lake Community Action Services.
February, 2019 Feb. 1 Bow Ties & Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center Klamath County Fairgrounds 5 PM Pearls Fundraiser Exhibit Hall #1 Yummys - Catering Tickets can be purchased at the Black Cadillac Kings - Entertainment Senior Center at 2045 Arthur Pour Horse Cantina - No Host Bar Street. or call 541-883-7171 for Silent Auction Items and Raffles more information. Ticket Prices: $40 - Single $70 - Couple $180 - Table of 6 Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center at 2045 Arthur Street. or call 541- 883-7171 for more information. Feb. 2 17th Annual Ice There is nothing more magical than an Bill Collier Ice Arena at 7 PM Skating evening at the Bill Collier Ice Arena Running Y Extravaganza watching top-level professional and amateur skaters dazzle the ice with the beauty, artistry, and grace of figure skating! Joining us this year will be Ryan Bradley, the 2011 US Men's Champion, Olympian Keegan Messing, pairs team of Carly Donowick and Jonathon Hunt, Erin Reed, Paige Rydberg, Philip Warren, 21
Xinghua Turner, and other talented skaters to include our very own Klamath Kids! Featured will also be original works from Ice Dance International - a huge treat! Figure skating clinics for all levels will be available on Friday, February 1st, as well Feb. 2 Stage Grand Illusion: Styx Tribute Ross Ragland Theater 7:30 PM performance Feb. 3 – 24 Winter Wings Annual “Celebration of Birds” event Klamath Art Association Gallery Festival Event http://winterwingsfest.org/gallery_e xhibit-2/ for details Feb. 10 Ragland Pianist Mark Valenti Ross Ragland Theater 2 PM Classical Series Feb. 12 Stage Josh Groban in “Bridges Tour” concert Ross Ragland Theater Performance Feb. 14 Annual Specialty cakes, cookies, pies, gifts, Sky Lakes Medical Center 6:30 AM – 2 PM Valentine’s Day flowers, candy. Cookie preorders may be Three Rivers Room Bake Sale made before Feb. 8 at 541 882-2902 or www.klamathhospice.org/bakesale. This is a benefit for Klamath Hospice. Feb. 14 Valentines’s Live entertainment, dinner choice of roast Chiloquin Community Center 6 – 9 PM evening of dinner beef or BBQ chicken catered by Potbelly 541 783-3326 for more and dancing. Café. Tickets available at Two Rivers Art information. Gallery in Chiloquin. Fundraiser for Chiloquin Community Tourism ACTION Team. Feb. 14 - 17 40th Annual America’s Oldest West Coast Birding OIT, main venue, with other sites Winter Wings Festival celebrates the return of Bald for specialized presentations and Festival Eagles and waterfowl on the Pacific field trips. Flyway to the Klamath Basin. (www.WinterWingsFest.org Winter birds at their finest! Winter Wings brings together birders and photographers Birders can enjoy a diverse group of all stripes to learn and explore with top of activities that showcase the notch professionals and experienced local Klamath Basin. Several birding guides. The Klamath Basin is renowned field trips are scheduled. Don’t for its massive wintering population of miss the chance to enroll a Bald Eagles, but is prime habitat for many budding birder in our new raptor other raptors, as well as a stunning workshop geared at 10 to 18 year- abundance and diversity of waterfowl. olds. In 2019 the festival will feature three A host of professional dynamic keynoters: U.S. Fish and Wildlife photographers and specialists will Service forensic ornithologist Pepper Trail; be on hand over the weekend to Canon U.S.A. Explorer of Light and author share their skills and inspiration, George Lepp; and writer and artist Julie including George Lepp, Abbott Zickefoose. Join these charismatic Schindler, Lisa Langell, and Tim speakers and many other skilled Boyer. From a basic Bird presenters for an array of field trips, Photography for Birders, to workshops, presentations, and receptions capturing birds on the wing, to that highlight the wonders of the Klamath exploring the artistry of techniques Basin in winter. and lighting, there is something for every photography skill level and interest. Feb. 14 – 20 Winter Wings Photo contest called Put a Bird IN It! that All of the details are available Festival Event allows anyone who takes a photo with a at http://winterwingsfest.org/photoc bird in it over the festival weekend Feb. 14 ontest-2// - 17th to enter by Feb. 20th. Great prizes! Feb. 15 Ambrosia Ross Ragland Theater
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Feb. 15 Winter Wings Free keynoter George Leppfrom Bend, OIT College Union Auditorium 7:30 PM Festival Event was recently given a Lifetime http://winterwingsfest.org/keynotes Achievement Award by the North /. American Nature Photography Association. It’s free when you register for the Winter Wings Festival ($7). Feb. 16 Winter Wings Free public family performance open to OIT College Union Auditorium 10 AM Festival Event the first 350 arriving. Information about the Red Yarn musical and puppetry performing group from Portland can be found on our website at http://winterwingsfest.org/family- activities/. No registration required. Partially supported by the Klamath County Cultural Coalition. Feb. 16 Winter Wings For 10-18 year-olds. Fee is $10 with Festival Event registration and includes the bus trip, Youth field trip orientation to using binoculars, and biologist leader. Registration required from website. Feb. 16 Winter Wings Free hands-on family activities upstairs at OIT College Union, upstairs 10 AM – 3 PM Festival Event OIT College Union Feb. 17 Klamath “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” Ross Ragland Theater 2:30 PM Symphony Performance Feb. 17 Shaw Library Nearly a year after closing due to water OIT 4 – 6 PM Grand Reopening damage, the Shaw Historical Library is Shaw Library, 2nd floor of the ready to once more assist with extensive learning resource center historic research. To celebrate to http://shawlib@oit or call reconstructions the Shaw's governing 541-885-1686. board is hosting a public event Feb. 23 17th Annual Red Ross Ragland Theater 5 PM Tie Romp
March, 2019 March 2 Tulelake-Butte Prime rib diner, bucket raffle, roulette, Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds 5:30 Casino & Valley Fair craps black jack. A fundraiser sponsored 530 667-5312 bar open Casino Night by the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair Friends 6:30 Dinner March 9 Repertory Dance Ross Ragland Theater Theater March 16 Stage Heidi Burson (Soul/R&B Group from Ross Ragland Theater Performance Nashville
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Fish Lake Resort – Café, camping, boat rentals. Open 7 days a week. www.FishLakeResort.net. 541 949-8500.
Crystalwood Lodge – Full-lodge gatherings and individual rooms throughout the year. www.CrystalwoodLodge.com. 541-381-2322.
Lake of the Woods Resort – Lodge dining, 8 AM 8 PM (9 on weekends), marina, pizzeria, and store open. Cabins, boat launch. 1-866-201-4194. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com.
Rocky Point Resort – Restaurant closed for the season. Campground, store, boat rentals, rooms and cabin rentals. 541 356-2287.
Odessa Store – Open 8 AM – 7 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. Discount fuel days 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. 541 356-2272.
Harriman Springs Resort – Restaurant and bar open Tuesday - Sunday. Boat rentals. Cabins available. 541 356-0900, 844 733-2263.
Quilting Sisters – Open Monday through Saturday 541 356-2218.
Gardens of Joy – Open, Thursday - Sunday. 541 973-3956.
Dump open – Sat., 8:30 – 4 Library & Quilt – Tuesdays, 9 – noon. Fire Department Number – 541 205-4934.
Sprague River Monthly Community Meetings
Community Center Meeting (First Monday) at the Community Center @10am. SR Community Resources Team Meeting (First Thursday) at the Community Center @6:30pm Sheriffs Advisory Committee Meeting (Third Friday) at the Community Center @1:30pm CAT Team Meeting (Third Saturday) at the Community Center @3:15 pm Sprague River Fire District 3 Meeting (Third Thursday) at the Firehouse @ 5 pm
Please join us! All meetings are open to the entire community!
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National Suicide Prevention Center 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: 741-741
Emergency 911
Klamath County Animal Emergency Service Coverage Hours: 7pm - 8am, every night, direct line: 541-882-9005 If no one gets back to you within what you think is a reasonable amount of time, call Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (in Medford) at 541-282-7711
Badger Run Wildlife Rehab 541-891-2052
Reporting a non-emergency crime in Klamath County Call 541-884-4876 and use key option #4. This non- emergency call makes a report, generates an incident and is tracked but does not interfere with the emergency side of 911 dispatch. If the call is an emergency then 911 should be contacted immediately.
The Quail Trail Schedule has been revised, effective Monday 10/08/2018. The reason for the changes is to aid young adults living in Chiloquin (and surrounding areas) traveling to/from Eagle Ridge High School in Klamath Falls. The students depend on the Quail to get to/from school. Now students may ride Route 2 to get to school, and catch Route 4 to go home after school – cutting their commute time by roughly 4 hours!
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ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Art Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-783-3879) or Morna Bastian (541-783-2542 or [email protected]).
Linus Quilters meet the last Friday of the month from 11:00 AM into the afternoon, at Two Rivers Gallery
Needle Arts Club Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 1:30 - 3:30 at Two Rivers Art Gallery. Have fun, learn new crafts and get help working on current projects. If you do any type of needle crafts, i.e. knit, crochet, beading,, etc. we would love to have you come join us! For information, contact Karyl Gudge (541)589-2479.
CHAIR Exercise practice. Join us on Thursdays at 10 am at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is a no charge for the activity. Donations are cheerfully accepted to support our Community Center.
This enjoyable & gentle practice is a NO GETTING DOWN ON THE FLOOR and will help you to gain strength and improve balance as you go easy on the knees as well as feeling yourself challenged as much as you want it to be. Everyone is welcome. No equipment is required. You may bring some hand weights (two water bottles or soup cans for weights). Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing to get the most out of this practice.
Email Sandi at [email protected] so she can email you to let you know about any changes/cancellations due to weather, illness or her travel. Any questions - call at 541.281.4572
Yoga practice (and I emphasize the word practice) Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am- 11 am at the Chiloquin Community Center. Practice is geared toward those over 55. No charge, but donations for CVIP will be gratefully accepted. Any questions, call Lorna 541-783-2238.
Bipolar and depression support group Weekly in person and online meetings. For information go to: http://www.meetup.com/BipolarCommunityProject/
Sunday Bible Study with Russ Smith at 9:00 am, Sprague River Friends Church 23840 3rd Ave. Sprague River
Adult Recovery Support Group “Iron Circle” Sponsored by the Klamath Tribal health and Family Services Youth and Family Guidance Center. Chiloquin on Weds 1-3 PM KTHFS YFGC Modular, 204 Pioneer St (across from the park) Adults 18 and over, open to anyone seeking support. Talking circle, smudge, prayer, sobriety, recovery encouragement Facilitator: Arwin Head For information: Monica Yellow Owl or Devery Saluskin 541-884-1841.
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Calling All Veterans Chiloquin area veterans have started getting together regularly to get to know each other, exchange service- connected stories, and discuss local community issues. The group meets every Thursday morning at 9 at the Potbelly Café where they enjoy chatting while drinking coffee, eating snacks, and, for some, having breakfast. This informal get-together is open to all vets, men and women, and generally lasts an hour or so. Please feel free to join us.
Chiloquin FCE (Family and Community Education) We are a part of The Oregon Association for Family and Community Education. Our local community service is to raise funds for Chiloquin High School and Home School children who are headed to college. We raise these funds and have fun doing it. Our monthly meetings consist of a program provided by either the National Association for Family and Community Education, OSU Extension Service or one written by FCE members, a business meeting and a potluck lunch.
If you are interested in getting more involved in your community in a relaxing friendly way, meeting some of your neighbors and getting to know more about this area, please come by and check us out. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday at 10am, usually at the Chiloquin Christian Center Community Room, but sometimes it’s at member’s homes or a field trip. You can call Sandie Bolyard (541-892-2336) or Judy Pedder (541-783-3227). We look forward to meeting you.
Chiloquin Women’s Prayer Warriors Place: Annie and Caroles house.135 S. Charley Ave, Chiloquin Phone: 541-621-7163 Time: 10 am When: Second Monday of each month
Sage Community School Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM, except June, July, and December. Meetings are held at Chiloquin Fire & Rescue, McLaughlin Training Center, 201 S. 1st Ave. Chiloquin, Oregon. The public is welcome to attend. Please visit our website for the current board meeting schedule, www.SageCommunitySchool.Org.
Woodland Park Special Road District The road serves about 73 homes in the area between Chiloquin and Collier State Park. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Community Center.
Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) Meetings are held on the 3rd Wed of the month at 6PM in the Chiloquin Community Center conference room. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.
Two Rivers Camera Club We meet at the Two Rivers Art Gallery in Chiloquin at 2:00 PM on the second Wednesday of the month.
Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.
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Chiloquin Fire & Rescue Board Meeting 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm. At the McLaughlin Training Center, 102 Schonchin St, Chiloquin OR 97624.
Chiloquin Vector Control The Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Wed of each month except for November and December at the Chiloquin Community Center Conference Room at 6:30PM The agenda includes discussions about mosquito control, mosquito monitoring, bill paying, budget issues and general management concerns. The public is encouraged to attend and offer public comments at the end of each meeting. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible.
Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wed of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!
Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. All area residents are invited to attend.
Chiloquin City Council Meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.
High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen The GENERAL MEETING is held at 7PM on the second Tuesday of the month at Elmer's. We have NO meetings at all in August, and December meetings are held as announced each year. Come early to eat and socialize.
Board meetings are held at Mazatlán on Washburn every Third Tuesday of the month.
Pack Clinic meetings are the Fourth Tuesday of each month at Red Rooster's. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertTrailRiders
Chiloquin Care Program The Chiloquin Food Pantry Board Meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of each month after the Vegetable Connection. People of the community are welcome to attend. Only board members can vote on issues.
Chiloquin Fire & Rescue - Volunteer Opportunities: Firefighter, EMS, Apparatus Operator, Driver, Support, Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Facilities Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance. 541-783-3860
Two Rivers Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. Contact the Gallery @ 783- 3326.
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Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. See Board Meeting info under Monthly Meetings. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Anna Fowler 541.783.2533~Office [email protected]
Klamath Humane Society – volunteers needed at the Humane Society. We are getting started on our disaster program and need volunteers in the Chiloquin area. We also are looking for people who can write grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882- 1119 or e-mail [email protected].
Start Making A Reader Today (SMART) – a statewide program working with children K-3 during school hours. Each volunteer works one-on-one with a child for ½ hour, helping them read (or reading to the youngest). We always need volunteers, whether scheduled every week or merely as a substitute reader when the regular reader is unable to attend. Call the number below for an application or fill out an on-line application at www.getsmartoregon.org. It will be the most rewarding hour you ever volunteer! Contact the SMART office at 273-2424 or the Chiloquin Elementary School at 783-2338 or call Junie Stacey at 541-281-9787
Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities:
1. Evening volunteer: The library is open until 6pm on Tuesdays, Weds and Thursdays. We would really appreciate a volunteer who could help us out with closing tasks for the last hour or so on these days (especially Tuesdays).
2. Story time: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help.
3. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program.
4. Honor collections: These are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”.
5. Help with sorting donations.
6. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so.
Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 541-783-3315.
Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President – Lorelle Piazza 541-783-3033, Secretary - Christy Dugger 707-499-1660
Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 3rd Wed of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.
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The Chiloquin News is an email newsletter of events in Chiloquin, Oregon plus some general interest weather and earth news. The newsletter is compiled and edited by Joan Rowe and is free of charge to anyone who wants to receive it.
If you are interested in receiving the Chiloquin News, email [email protected] and request that your e-mail address be added to the mailing list. To unsubscribe, send an email with “unsubscribe” in the subject line to the same address.
A special thanks to the Chiloquin Library for making a print version of this newsletter available to those without computer access.
All event information posted in the CN is by submissions to the CN. The Chiloquin News does not reveal, share or distribute the email addresses of subscribers for any reason whatsoever.
For additional information on the town of Chiloquin, Oregon, visit www.chiloquin.com.
For information about activities in the surrounding areas of the towns of Chiloquin, Ft. Klamath and Rocky Point visit www.CraterLakesBackyard.com
For information on the Region, contact Klamath County’s Official Tourism Agency, Discover Klamath. The Welcome Center is open M-F 9-5 and is located at 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls. 541 882-1501. Email: [email protected] Website https://www.discoverklamath.com/
Archived copies of the ChiloquinNews can be found at http://chiloquinnews.wordpress.com/
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