September 8th, 2014 Volume 11, Issue 36

Smoke from the happy Camp complex fire (left) and the 790 Sky Lakes wilderness fire (right) viewed from the junction of South Chiloquin Rd and Modoc Point Rd on Saturday Sep 6th. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe

Caryopteris Tall Garden Phlox

Golden Glow & Double Yarrow

Potentilla

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There will be NO Bingo at the Community Center until November when we will have a big Thanksgiving and Christmas event with big gifts as well as the payoffs with Bingo. We'll have a great meal and play Bingo to raise money for the Community Center and all it's wonderful projects.

Change of date: Hold November 22nd for a rockin' fun night of food, fun and Bingo!

Job Opening at Chiloquin Branch Library

Klamath County is advertising a position at the Chiloquin Branch Library. The application deadline for this position has been extended until September 8th. If you are familiar with the library, excited to provide great service to your fellow community members, and proficient with computers, you are especially encouraged to apply. This is a substitute/on-call position. The normal work schedule is less than 19 hours per week; exact schedules are assigned by management.

Candidates must apply online at the Klamath County website (http://klamathcounty.org). The direct link to the job posting, full job description, and application page is https://klamathcounty.applicantpro.com/jobs/41800.html. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, September 8th.

For more information about the position, please contact Wes Stone at 541-882-8894 ext. 13.

Chiloquin Community Calendars Friends of the Chiloquin Library put out the Chiloquin Community Calendar each year. It is one of our very important fundraisers. We fund several children’s programs plus other library projects.

If you haven’t seen the calendar, it has a picture by one of the elementary students that is the winner of our art contest in the spring. It has business ads from local businesses, and on each day of each month there are birthdays, anniversaries, memorials and meeting notices. On the 2015 calendar, the picture will be artwork by 2nd grader, Shayla Ochoa.

If anyone is interested in putting their family birthdays, anniversaries or memorials on the calendar it is only 50¢ per listing. We have a limited capacity for business ads but still have some room. It is a great way to advertise. If you would like to ask about an ad, put something on the calendar or order a calendar (they make great Christmas gifts and only cost $4.50 including shipping) please call the library at 783-3315 and leave your name and number to have a member of the calendar committee contact you. You can also sign up at the library to be contacted. If you ordered a calendar or put listings on the calendar last year, you will automatically be contacted by one of the calendar committee persons.

Friday Farmer’s Market

Don’t forget to come out for the Friday Farmer’s Market on the corner of Chocktoot and 1st Ave. It runs from about 1PM to 4PM and there are lots of goodies now that the produce is finally starting to come in. 2

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Very heavy smoke over Ashland-Medford in the Rogue Valley this last weekend. All coming from the Happy Camp fire complex.

Mobile Pump/Tank Combination Modules

A new tool is being used for fighting fires in remote, unroaded areas. These mobile pump/tank modules are self contained water delivery system with a pump, tank and hose system. It can be flown into areas with medium (Type 2) helicopters or larger. The unit is self-leveling, allowing it to be used in more places than traditional tanks. There are several brands available.

Klump Pumps

In his early years Jim Klump was a smoke jumper out of Redding, California, and later worked in fire and fuels management for the Klamath National Forest. He was a Section Chief for one of California Type 1 incident management teams and later retired as Division Chief in Truckee, California. Throughout his career, he kept hearing at After Action Reviews on wildfires the same thing “if we had only had some water.” He believed when on initial attack on spot fires in wilderness or remote and unroaded areas… “a little water in the right place goes a long way.” He had an idea for a water delivery system that he thought would help solve this problem.

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In 2003, Jim made his first prototype and has since perfected his “Klump Pump” system. He has 11 units available for use today. As of this article, seven of his Klump Pumps are in use on the Klamath National Forest at the Happy Camp and Man Fires in Northern California. This fire season his pumps have been dispatched to four fires in Oregon and to nine assignments nationally.

The Klump Pump will hold 1000 gallons of water. The self contained unit is equipped with a 13hp motor, 2” suction capacity, a complement of hoses including; 1000 ft. of 1 ½ inch, 800 ft. of 1”, 400 ft. of ¾” and 24 ft. of 2” suction hose. It is also capable of delivering foam or gel type retardant. It has a mechanical self leveling system. It can be driven or flown to a site. It weighs 1600 lbs. and can be dropped in with a “Type II” or larger helicopter.

MIST Tanks Just southeast of Prospect, Oregon, a similar, but more recently developed mobile pump/tank module, or in this case “Minimal Impact Suppression Tanks” (MIST), are being used to suppress a wildfire in the Sky Lakes Wilderness Area. Two MIST units were deployed on the 790 Fire aiding the 440 firefighters “spiked out” (A remote camp usually near a fireline, and lacking the logistical support that a larger fire camp would have) in the Wilderness to go “direct” (Fire tactics applied directly to unburned fuels. This can be water, chemicals or physically with manpower) to contain the fire and extend a hose network across the western flank.

Benefits Having a water source makes building a fireline directly against the fire’s edge safer in these remote areas. For mop-up operations, instead of using helicopters to cool hot spots along the burning edge, firefighters can use these mobile pump/tank modules as a ready source of water to secure the containment line with less environmental impacts. This can result in less helicopter use, expense and exposure to hazard since targeted mop-up is better done on the ground than from the air. These systems can help firefighters to avoid relying on water from sensitive high elevation lakes and streams, especially during droughty years like 2014.

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Sky Lakes Wilderness 790 Fire Update

Extracting crews out of the way of the 790 Fire. September 6, 2014 Video by Manny

Video: Lost Creek Lake, Oregon Scooper Planes working on the 790 Fire

Video: 790 Fire Skycrane loading up at heliwell to fill "MIST". The "MIST" is used in Fire Suppression mop-up operations.

Photos from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership – Scofmp – Facebook page

Photo from south of the fire by Brett Lutz.

Air Crane dumping water on the SW portion of the 790 Fire Sept. 4, 2014

Smoke jumper coming in on a landing into the Sky Lakes Wilderness.

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9/7/2014 9:00 a.m. PT Fire Information: (206) 947-9729 http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4095

A public meeting will be held Monday night at the Prospect Community Center located at 305 Red Blanket Rd., Prospect, Oregon. This meeting will begin at 7pm. Fire and agency officials will be on hand to present information regarding current and planned operations.

Yesterday’s Evenings Operations-- After several days of hot and dry weather, gusty east winds pushed the fire down Big Ben Creek drainage. The fire spotted out of the SW flank and spread west an additional 555 acres. The fire has reached the boundary of the Sky Lakes Wilderness with several spot fires west into Jackson County. Fixed wing aircraft and helicopters worked into the evening to limit the fire spread. Based on current infrared mapping, the fire was held in check on the ridge above the Wickiup Creek drainage. The direct line against the fire is still intact on the north, east, and southern flanks. The fire remains east of the indirect contingency line. To ensure firefighter safety, crews on the western flanks came off the fire line yesterday. Brushing and clearing the contingency lines outside the west side the wilderness continued.

Weather and Fire Behavior – Smoke may hamper air operations early in the day as an inversion is not expected to lift before 11am. Winds will start out light, 3-6 mph with gusts of 9 mph out of the northwest on the ridges in the afternoon. Partly cloudy and very dry conditions remain with only a slight increase in relative humidity. Forest fuels are critically dry. Individual and group tree torching, active interior fire and pockets of flare ups could occur as a result of the weather today.

Today’s Operations – Crews will begin to work to connect the northwest corner of the fire with the indirect contingency line to the west. Helicopters will be used to reinforce the retardant line on the ridge to the south of the SW flank of the fire. Crews will continue on the indirect contingency line which will be extended further south on existing roads.

Closures - A new closure order was issued yesterday which will include all Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest lands east of the western boundary of the Forest between the Middle Fork of the Rogue River and Whiskey Springs Campground. The closure includes all the area between the Forest boundary and the wilderness boundary. Maps and closure information will be posted on inciweb http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/4095/

The Pacific Crest Trail remains closed from the south boundary of Crater Lake National Park south to Highway 140. In addition, other trails near the fire area are closed within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Pacific Crest Trail information is available at http://www.pcta.org/. The 790 Fire is located 10 miles southeast of Prospect, Oregon and is burning in the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The fire is being fought with the objective of immediate full suppression, using tactics suitable to management objectives in the wilderness including utilizing natural barriers and containment lines.

Quick Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: 2900 acres Fire Containment: 30% Incident Commander: Brett Fillis

Resources on the Fire: Crews: 20 Helicopters: 10 Water Tenders: 4 Total Personnel: 674

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Happy Camp Complex

The Happy Camp Complex is 96,869 acres as of 7:09 am Sunday morning. It grew by over 8,000 acres overnight on Saturday night. Here's an image of a hotshot crew at the complex. Photo credit: Kari Greer

Happy Camp Complex Zone 1 Evening Update Sunday, September 7, 2014

Date Started: August 11, 2014 Size of the complex: 96,869 acres Containment for the complex: 30 percent Estimated Containment Date: September 20, 2014 Structures Damaged or Destroyed: 0 Total Personnel: 2,637 Committed Resources: 79 crews, 14 helicopters, 131 engines, 20 dozers, 43 water tenders

Fire Behavior and Weather: Smoke will settle into surrounding valleys tonight. Light west to northwest winds are expected. Humidity recovery will be moderate to poor.

Zone 1 Operations: Crews successfully held the fire south of Hwy 96. Crews are mopping up 100 feet behind houses south of Hwy 96 to strengthen the protective buffer. Between Seiad Valley and the junction of the Scott River Road, firefighters continued to strengthen containment lines while fire moves slowly toward the containment lines. On the western portions of the fire, crews mopped up remaining hot spots and continued to remove equipment and repair firelines. Crews are completing work on contingency lines to the north of the fire and east of Scott Valley Road. Heavy smoke over most of the zone prevented air operations.

Zone 2 Fire Information: The peak burning period will continue until approximately 8 p.m. this evening. All divisions will continue to patrol along firelines and go direct where it is possible to do so safely. Structure defense preparations and line improvement actions are in place on Scott River Road. Tactical ignition operations will continue on the south end of the fire to strengthen line construction. Fire spread is expected to move east and southeast toward Scott River Road, and to the south in Snowshoe drainage. Fire will continue backing and making runs as it comes into alignment with drainages.

At 6 a.m. Monday, California Incident Management Team 1, currently managing the northern and western portions of the fire, will assume command of the entire Happy Camp Complex. The fire is most active in the east and southeast, so the team will concentrate its resources in Fort Jones, with about 400 firefighters remaining in Happy Camp. The Happy Camp group will patrol for hotspots and continue suppression repair on the west and north perimeters. This will be the last update from Zone specific update. Future updates will address the entire Happy camp Complex. There will be a single phone number for information: 530-468-1510.

Traffic Control: Hwy 96 is open. Expect delays as pilot cars escort travelers through parts of an 11-mile section from Seiad Valley to Scott River Road. Traffic may be stopped if conditions warrant. Scott River Road is closed from Hwy 96 to Bridge Flat. For the latest highway closure information, please contact the California Department of Transportation at 1-800-427-7623 or visit www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi. Mill Creek Road has been closed. Scott Bar residents evacuating the area should proceed north on Scott River Road to Highway 96. 8

Evacuations: The evacuation advisory has been lifted for residents along both sides of Hwy 96 from the Klamath River Bridge, west of Grider Road and Walker Creek Road to Cade Mountain, including Seiad Valley, Ladd Road and Seiad Creek Road. Mandatory evacuation from the Klamath River Bridge to Scott River Road, including Hamburg and both sides of Hwy 96, has been changed to advisory evacuation. Residents should remain prepared to evacuate if fire conditions worsen. Scott River Road from Bridge Flat to the junction with Hwy 96 remains under mandatory evacuation. An Evacuation Advisory Order has been put in place for residents in all areas of Mill Creek Road 5 miles east of Scott River Road.

An evacuation center is available at Winema Hall at the Siskiyou County Fairgrounds in Yreka for evacuees. Large animals can be accommodated. For assistance with livestock evacuation, or for more information, please contact the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department at (530) 841-2900. Additional information is also available at http://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/content/emergency-information. CodeRED Emergency Alert System: Siskiyou County residents are encouraged to enter their home, business and cell-phone numbers, so the automated CodeRed system can contact them in the event of an emergency. Registration is simple, free and confidential. Please visit: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/content/codered-emergency- alert-system.

Forest Closures and Restrictions: Some roads, trails and lands in the Klamath National Forest within and adjacent to the Happy Camp Complex, the July Complex and the Beaver Fire have been closed to protect the public and firefighters. Please visit http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/4036/ for details and maps of closure areas. Seventy-five percent of the Klamath National Forest remains open to public use.

Safety: Drivers on Hwy 96 and other roads near the fire should use extra caution. Expect heavy traffic and fire equipment on roads.

Air Quality: With the change to westerly winds, smoke dispersal is likely to improve to the west and northwest of the fire but may settle instead in low areas to the south and southeast. A Clean Air Respite Center is located at the Karuk Tribe Senior Nutrition Center at 64101 Second Ave. in Happy Camp. The center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with extended hours when smoke conditions worsen. For more detailed air-quality information, visit http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/.

Figures cited for acreage, costs and resources include both zones of the Happy Camp Complex.

July Complex Update September 7, 2014

Date of Fire Start: July 31, 2014 Cause: Lightning Complex Total: 78% Cost: $47.2M Acreage/Containment: Man Fire: 6,885 - 10%; Whites: Fire 33,763 - 98%; Log Fire: 3,632 - 100%. Total Acreage/Containment: 44,279 78% Resources: Total Personnel: 236 Hand Crews: 3 Engines: 11 Dozers: 3 Water Tenders: 14 Helicopters: 6

Fire Status Man Fire: Yesterday the Man Fire continued to grow on the both the east and west flanks. The east flank has moved into the headwaters of Wooley Creek and near Man Eaten Lake. The contingency line crews built is holding the fire along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). There have been some spot fires over the PCT, but crews have been able to contain them. On the west flank, fire is continuing to move west towards Spirit Lake. It is holding south of the PCT with some fire spots south of Rainy Lake. Firefighters continue the full suppression strategy. Today crews will continue to construct containment line along the PCT. Helicopters will be utilized to help keep the east and west sides of the fire in check. Crews will continue the use of Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics — utilizing geographic features and natural barriers to reduce impacts to the wilderness values.

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Whites Fire: Crews will continue work on fire suppression and should complete those operations today. Road repair activities along the containment lines will continue. Crews are still patrolling the fire perimeter for any heat or smoke near the fire line. Burning pockets of fuel creating smoke columns will continue. These pockets of burning fuel are not a threat to fire lines.

Log Fire: The fire will continue to be monitored for any remaining interior visible smoke and take action as needed.

Fire Weather/Behavior: The Red Flag Warning that has been in place for the last 4 days has expired. The temperatures will be cooler with higher humidity. For today, temperatures will range from 69-82 degrees, relative humidity will be 10-22 percent, and winds will be west 5-10 mph, with gusts to 15 mph.

Emergency Forest Closures: A number of Emergency Forest Closure Orders have been implemented for public and fire fighter safety. For details see http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices

Further Information: Evacuation orders, advisories and road closure information for the July Complex is available at www.fs.usda.gov/klamath , or www.co.siskiyou.ca.us or Facebook at http://on.fb.me/1snfZFQ

Meadow Fire

A new wildfire Sunday at Yosemite National Park near Half Dome has a smoke plume that is visible on satellite images. This fire is called the Meadow Fire and was estimated at 400 acres early Sunday afternoon.

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Yellow Point Fire Update

September 7, 2014 @ 10 a.m. The Yellow Point Fire, which broke out shortly after 5:00 p.m. Friday afternoon is located about 25 miles west of Cottage Grove.

The weather is playing a key role on the Yellow Point Fire 25 miles west of Cottage Grove. Favorable onshore flow is predicted for the next two days, and that should bode well for the fire attack. Fire behavior is expected to moderate today and should allow crews to perform direct attack in several areas along the fire’s edge. The fire currently stands at 550 acres.

Firefighter safety is a top priority as crews are working in steep, rugged terrain not suitable for heavy equipment. Twelve 20-person crews are working side by side building containment lines and utilizing existing roads where they can. Crews are being supported by a slew of air resources that include eight helicopters and two air tankers.

Forest landowners are embedded in the suppression effort serving as taskforce leaders, equipment supervisors and providing crucial intelligence for tactical operations.

The fire is burning in timber and logging slash in a remote area that lies in the footprint of the historic 1966 Oxbow Fire. That fire, one of the largest in Oregon at that time, burned about 42,000 acres.

Due to excessive fire traffic, smoky conditions and narrow roads, the public is encouraged to stay clear of the area. Road closures in effect include South Sisters Road east of the Upper Smith Road and South Sisters Road junction and Oxbow Access Road west of Siuslaw River Road.

Cooperating agencies included BLM, Lane Fire Authority, Dexter Fire District, Lowell Fire District, Mohawk Valley Fire District, Lane County Administrative Office, and the Douglas and Lane County Sheriff’s Offices.

Fire at a Glance

Size: 550 acres Location: 25 miles west of Cottage Grove Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation Road Closures: South Sisters Road east of the Upper Smith Road and South Sisters Road junction and Oxbow Access Road west of Siuslaw River Road. Evacuations: None Structures Threatened: 0

For More Information: 503-983-8897

Inciweb: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4100/ ODF Wildfire Blog: http://wildfireoregondeptofforestry.blogspot.com/ ODF Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/oregondepartmentofforestry Twitter: https://twitter.com/ORDeptForestry [Social media search:] #YellowPointFire

Terrain in which the Yellow Point Fire is burning

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"Never before have such large areas of the country experienced such radically different temperature extremes as they have so far this year." This map shows the minimum temperature (overnight low temperature) ranks for the continental US from January-July this year. In short, this area had much warmer nights than average.

Temperatures are mostly expected to be above normal throughout the week, and it looks as if the week after (Sept 14-20) is likely to generally be above normal as well.

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WHAT: Birds and Their Habitats in the Klamath Basin - Workshop is primarily a field experience empowering educators to feel confident bringing children outdoors on local trails using binoculars and field guides (while keeping the NEXT GENERATION in mind). You will gain knowledge of the basics of birds and their habitats, be able to identify at least five common birds and have resources for the future.

WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2014 Time: 10:30 - 4:00 (flexible end time; please inform instructor)

WHERE: OUTDOORS on local trails that are fun and easy. Start/ End Fremont-Winema National Forest Service, Klamath Ranger District Office, 2819 Dahlia Street, Klamath Falls, located behind Burger King. Park behind the building. Carpooling to field sites encouraged.

WHO: Informal and formal educators. Adults that support many learning styles. Adults that wish to teach how birds are a gateway for further learning in English Language Arts, Math, Career-Related Learning, Technology, Social Studies, Science, Art, and Physical Education.

Instructor: Ellen Minichiello, Klamath Watershed Partnership Great Outdoors Alliance Educator. Sponsored by The Gray Family Foundation in collaboration with The Great Outdoors Alliance, comprised of the Fremont- Winema National Forest, Klamath Watershed Partnership, Klamath Basin Audubon Society, Klamath Lake Land Trust, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and City of Klamath Falls Park Department.

Provided: Good quality binoculars for participants in limited supply. If you have your own, please bring them. FOOD PROVIDED for morning gathering and easy to pack if you choose for additional lunch food.

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, lunch, hat, light-weight long pants and long-sleeves, layered clothing for predicted weather and comfortable walking shoes. Also bring your curiosity and questions that will guide your own teaching objectives.

HOW TO REGISTER: Call Ellen Minichiello 541-891-1273 ANYTIME (yes, weekends). Leave message with your email address.

Lakeview, Oregon – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the Fremont-Winema National Forest will host two additional wilderness hikes on Sept. 13 and 20. If interested in attending, reservations are REQUIRED due to limitations on group size. Please call the Klamath Ranger District at 541-885-3400.

For all hikes it is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring a hat, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, binoculars, plenty of water, snacks and/or lunch. Dressing in layers works best because of the temperature variances that tour participants may experience throughout the day. Also, be prepared for mosquitos by bringing bug spray.

Maps of the Gearhart Mountain, Mountain Lakes, Sky Lakes and Mt. Thielsen Wildernesses are available to purchase from all Fremont-Winema National Forest’s offices. These tours are weather dependent, so if the weather is bad, i.e. heavy rain and wind or lightning, tours will be cancelled.

WILDERNESS HIKES · Saturday, Sept. 13 – Varney Creek Trail in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Difficulty – Moderate

Take a guided six-mile round trip hike into the Mountain Lakes Wilderness on the Varney Creek Trail. The trail winds through deep shady woods, along meadows and ridges of the Varney Creek drainage. Your guide will 13 talk about different approaches to wilderness management and how maintenance is performed within the wilderness setting. Meet the Forest Service Guide at the Varney Creek Trailhead at 10 a.m.

To reach the trailhead, travel approximately 20 miles west on Highway 140 from Klamath Falls, Oregon, to milepost 48 in the Odessa Area, turn left (south) onto Forest Service Road 3637 (sign for Varney Creek) and continue 1.8 miles to Forest Road 3664. Proceed two miles to the trailhead that is located at the end of the road. There is no fee required to park at the trailhead.

· Saturday, Sept. 20 – Cherry Creek Trail in the Sky Lakes Wilderness (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Difficulty – Moderate/Strenuous

This six-mile round trip guided hike will start at 10 a.m. at the Cherry Creek Trailhead located about 60 minutes from Klamath Falls, Oregon. The hike will begin with a steady climb up the Cherry Creek drainage and pass through the Cherry Creek Basin Research Natural Area where great examples of terrain carved by glacial action can be seen. There are two major creek crossings where waterproof boots would be preferential. Your guide will discuss wilderness management practices in the area and point out different wildlife habitats along the trail.

The trailhead can be accessed by turning north onto Westside Road (County Road 531) from Highway 140 at the Rocky Point Junction. Travel approximately 10 miles and turn left onto Forest Service Road 3450 (Sign for Cherry Creek). The trailhead is at the end of the road, at a distance of 1.6 miles. There is no fee required to park at the trailhead.

For more information on the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, please visit: http://www.wilderness50th.org http://www.wilderness.net

 When  Location September 13, 2014 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Williamson River Delta Area

Botany of Upper Klamath Lake, sponsored by the Klamath Basin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon is open to everyone.

Supplies: It is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet.Muck boots or waders are recommended but not necessary. Bring sun screen and/or a hat, and be prepared for mosquitoes. You may also want to bring water and lunch or snacks on the trip.

Meeting Place: Meet at Henzel Park along Upper Klamath Lake.

Directions: To get to the park, take Highway 97 north about 15 miles, turn left onto Modoc Point Road and drive about 7 miles to the Park. From there we will carpool to The Nature Conservancy’s Williamson River Delta Preserve and the Bureau of Land Management’s Wood River Wetlands.

What to Expect: We will look at riparian, wet prairie, emergent, aquatic species, algae and their habitats and discuss wetland restoration.

Physical Requirements: There will be short/easy hikes to a couple of locations.

Further Information: For information contact Mel Schroeder at [email protected], or 541-273-0789 x4.

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News from Crater Lake:

The busy Labor Day weekend may be over but most ranger programs are still available. Hikes, boat tours, trolley tours and ranger talks continue this month and into October. The last day for boat tours is 19 September. Many activities are weather-dependent but for the immediate future the forecast is for mild days and cool nights. See the park visitor guide for scheduled programs. - mf http://www.nps.gov/crla/parknews/upload/Crater-Lake-Reflections-Summer-Fall-2014-Low-Res-3.pdf

A section of the East Rim Drive will be CLOSED to all traffic (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) for a rockfall mitigation project. The cliffs above the road, along Dutton Cliff, are crumbling and unstable. Crews will be rappelling from the cliffs, dislodging loose boulders onto the roadway.

The schedule for the road work will be Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, August 13th through mid- September. During the night and on weekends, there will be one lane open, traffic controlled with an automatic traffic light.

There is no charge for placing ads in the ChiloquinNews 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.

CLAS (Chiloquin Learns After School) is ready to hire the best person to work as Director for our after-school program at Chiloquin Elementary School.

This person will be responsible for all aspects of the program: Planning activities to meet program objectives; supervision of adults and volunteers; interaction with students; management within budget; coordination with Chiloquin Elementary principal and teachers to support and enrich student learning. 20 hours/week; salary DOE. Send resume to: CVIP, PO Box 204, Chiloquin, OR 97624

3 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home on 1+acre. New septic system & hot water tank.

Owner carry with down payment and credit check. Will also rent the home for $650.00 per month with references and credit report +cleaning deposit. Leasing is also an option.

Call 541-783-2513 for details.

Your empty ink cartridges! By recycling ink cartridges Two Rivers Gallery is able to offset much of the cost of office supplies. Please bring your empty cartridges to the gallery Monday-Saturday 11AM – 4 PM Thank You!!!

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Updated 8/28/2014 Submit events for inclusion to [email protected]

For listings of recurring events and events for the fall, see the full Event List at http://chiloquin.com/events-calendar/ September, 2014 Sept. 8 – Oct. 17 Crater Lake Artist-in- Crater Lake National Park Residence Program Sept. 12 Vintage Movie Night “American Graffitti” Lake of the Woods Resort 866-201-4194 Sept. 12 – 14 Annual car show weekend Classics, activities, food Lake of the Woods Resort 866-201-4194 Sept. 13 Field Trip Basin Geology Conger Heights Park Klamath Lake Land Trust PO Box 5142 | 212 S 9th St. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 884-1053 [email protected] www.klamathlakelandtrust.org 541-884-1053 Sept. 13 15th Annual United Way Team and individual events. New vehicle Shield Crest Golf Course 9 AM Community Golf Challenge from Lithia Klamath Falls Auto Center for a 541 882-5558 hole in one. 50/50, golf ball drop. Sept. 13 Klamath Basin Chapter of Botany of Upper Klamath Lake, led by Mel Meet at Henzel Park along Upper 9 AM – 4 PM the Native Plant Society of Schroeder. Klamath Lake Oregon outing. Sept. 13 Family Flea Market Featuring a variety of crafts, clothes, and Children’s Museum of Klamath 10:30 AM – 2:30 children’s items. Falls PM 711 E. Main St. Sept. 13 BBQ With Elvis Impersonator Clint Ingbretson Lake of the Woods Resort 3:30 – 7:30 PM 866-201-4194 Sept. 13 Klamath Blues Festival A variety of blues bands and other Mia & Pia’s Pizza Noon – 7 PM entertainment Sept. 13, 14 Free Youth Pheasant Hunt Pheasant, quail, and dove hunting for hunters Klamath Wildlife Area 17 and younger. Each youth must be To register, go to the license sales accompanied by an adult 21 or over, but page of the Oregon Department of volunteers from several sportsmen’s groups Fish and Wildlife. will provide hunting dogs and guide services. Sept. 13 - 14 Cascade Civil War Society Period dress and apparatus. Fort Klamath Museum Reenactment Hwy 62 Sept. 13, 14 Motocross Event Hosted by Northwest Extreme Motor Sports Bill Scholtes Klamath Sportsmans MX Park 541 591-1592 Sept 14 Easy Listening on the Patio Michael Quinn Lake of the Woods Resort 6 – 8 PM 866-201-4194 Sept. 16 Run for your Life Personal stories of successful 5K runners. Community Health Education 6 PM Couch to 5K Free Lecture Center Series 2200 N. Eldorado 541 880-2770 Sept. 19 20 Balloon Fest Alturas, CA Sept. 19 – 21 Foodie Retreat Sept. 19-21: Gluten-Free Easy Gourmet Crystalwood Lodge http://www.craterlakelodgingatcrys talwoodlodge.com/foodie-retreats/

Sept. 20 1st Annual Bill Collier Four Person Scramble Reames Golf and Country Club 7:30 AM Memorial Golf Tournament 541 850-5758 registration Sept. 20 Financial Fitness class Interactive workshop helping you learn goal Klamath & Lake Homeownership 9 AM – 5 PM setting, financial planning, saving, investing, Center debt reduction, and many other helpful 2300 Clairmont Drive financial tools. 541 882-3500 Sept. 20 100-bird Shoot for More Shoot, lunch, raffle. A fundraiser hosted by Sheepy Ridge Sporting Clays 10 AM Pheasants event Unlimited Pheasants Stateline Road 541 882-1727

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Sept. 20 11th Annual CASA Ride for Four courses throughout Klamath County 541 885-6017 the Child Sept. 20 Keno Day Badger Run Wildlife Rehab Center Keno Sept. 24 Klamath County Chamber Make Membership Work for You Klamath County Chamber Office Noon – 1 PM of Commerce workshop, 541 884-5193 Business Builder series designed to help strengthen business through marketing. Sept. 25 Klamath County Historical Route Wars - the politics behind the Klamath Klamath County Museum 7 PM Society meeting Basin's transportation infrastructure; Free, open to public. Sept. 26 Film Series co-sponsored “King of Hearts” Friends Church 6 PM by Friends Church & Discussion to follow, refreshments. 1918 Oregon Ave. Klamath Peace Readers. 541 891-2722 541 205-6313 Sept. 27 11th Annual Ride for the 32, 62, and 100-mile courses. A benefit for Mia & Pia’s Pizzeria 7 AM Child CASA for Children of Klamath County efforts 3545 Summers Lane to advocate for children in foster care. 541 885-6017 Sept, 27 4th Annual Fishing Derby Lake of the Woods Resort 866-201-4194 Sept. 27 Octoberfest Beer/wine garden, great food, live Lakeview 11 AM – 8 PM entertainment, music, vendors, pumpkin 541 510-500 patch, cow pie bingo. Sponsored by Soroptimists International of Lakeview, Gun Show, and Expo Sept. 27, 28 30th Annual Favell Museum Take one part art show, one part great Favell Museum Invitational Art Show & outdoors, and one part Indian-summer soiree. Sale Mix well and you have Southern Oregon’s best-kept September secret: the region’s longest-running art show and rollicking good time. Over thirty of America’s finest artists will showcase their work. The event will feature contemporary representational art in oil, pastel, acrylic, water color, bronze sculpture, wood sculpture and more. Sept. 28 5th Annual Pheasant Shoot Hosted by Klamath Union girls sports, a Circle Five Ranch & Hunt Club 11 AM fundraiser to purchase and replace uniforms, 45850 Gerber Road, Bonanza training equipment, and tournament expenses for KU girls soccer, volleyball, and basketball. October, 2014

Oct. 2 60 Year Museum A dinner celebrating 60 years of Klamath 9th St. Venue Celebration Banquet County Museum operations. Tickets on sale 541 883-4208 at Klamath County Museum. Oct. 3 Fall 2014 Student A forum for students and employers to OIT College Union Bookstore 11 AM – 1 PM Employment Fair connect for community job opportunities Lobby 541 885-1023 Oct. 4 & 5 Kiger Hops Craft Brew A variety of rock and reggae bands, 10 – 15 Kiger Stadium Music Festival breweries, vendors. A fundraiser for Kiger http://bit.ly/1rokC0F Stadium. Oct. 8, 15, 22,29 Home Buying Education Learn important facts before you buy, like Klamath & Lake Homeownership 5:30 – 8 PM maintenance, safe mortgage loans, choosing Center Wednesday series professionals, credit, home inspections, and 2300 Clairmont Drive more 541 882-3500 Oct. 9, 10 Night a the Cemetery Tickets $10/person, with proceeds to benefit Linkville Cemetery the Klamath County Museum and the 541 883-4208 Linkville Cemetery. Oct. 11 Field Trip History & Fall Colors of the Basin Wood River Valley Klamath Lake Land Trust PO Box 5142 | 212 S 9th St. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 884-1053 [email protected] www.klamathlakelandtrust.org 17

541-884-1053 Oct. 11 5K Superhero Run Merrill Oct. 16 – 18 77th Annual Klamath Basin Free BBQ, parade, exhibits, talent show, Merrill Potato Festival horseshoe tournament, live music, etc. 541 798-5808 Oct. 17 – 19 Fall Foodie Retreat Fermented Foods Crystalwood Lodge http://www.craterlakelodgingatcrys talwoodlodge.com/foodie-retreats/

Oct. 19 Rocky Point Annual Fall Chili meals, handcrafted bazaar items, quilt Rocky Point Fire Hall 9 AM – 3 PM Festival display, whole pie and baked goods sale, 541 356-0909 raffle drawing Oct. 23 Partial Solar Eclipse A partial solar eclipse will occur from 1:45 to Klamath County Museum 4:29 pm Thursday, October 23. A telescope for viewing the eclipse will be set up at the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main St., KFalls. Free. Oct. 23 Klamath County Historical Weather Catastrophes. A review of notable Klamath County Museum 7 PM Society weather events in the Klamath Basin presented at the Klamath County Historical Society meeting. Free, open to public. Oct. 24 Film Series co-sponsored “Shenandoah” Friends Church 6 PM by Friends Church & Discussion to follow, refreshments. 1918 Oregon Ave. Klamath Peace Readers. 541 891-2722 541 205-6313 Oct. 24 & 25 Stage presentation “Hats” Presented by Hosanna Christian BBC Ministries 7 PM School 541 281-2000 Oct. 25 Field Trip Fun with Fungi Kimball State Park Klamath Lake Land Trust PO Box 5142 | 212 S 9th St. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 884-1053 [email protected] www.klamathlakelandtrust.org 541-884-1053 Oct. 25 – 26 Pumpkin Runs Klamath & Western Railroad Chiloquin Oct. 29 Klamath County Chamber LinkedIn to Stand Out Klamath County Chamber Office Noon – 1 PM of Commerce workshop, 541 884-5193 Business Builder series designed to help strengthen business through marketing. Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 Pumpkin Runs Klamath & Western Railroad Chiloquin

November, 2014 Nov. 1 10th Annual Old Ivory Keys Local pianists and musicians perform. Fall River Valley 2 – 5 PM Concert Christmas bazaar and luncheon. Co- McArthur, CA sponsored by Fort Crook Historical Society. 530 336-5840 Nov. 7 - 9 Fall Foodie Retreat Whole Grain Baking Crystalwood Lodge http://www.craterlakelodgingatcrys talwoodlodge.com/foodie-retreats/

Nov. 15 Financial Fitness class Interactive workshop helping you learn goal Klamath & Lake Homeownership 9 AM – 5 PM setting, financial planning, saving, investing, Center debt reduction, and many other helpful 2300 Clairmont Drive financial tools. 541 882-3500 Oct. 19 Klamath County Chamber Video Marketing for Your Business Klamath County Chamber Office Noon – 1 PM of Commerce workshop, 541 884-5193 Business Builder series designed to help strengthen business through marketing. Nov. 28 Film Series co-sponsored “Joyeux Noel” Friends Church 6 PM by Friends Church & Discussion to follow, refreshments. 1918 Oregon Ave. Klamath Peace Readers. 541 891-2722 541 205-6313

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Heritage Barn Workshop slated

Restore Oregon, a Portland-based organization, will hold its 2014 Heritage Barn Workshop Sept. 27 at Hanley Farm near Medford. The all-day workshop will teach participants about barn styles, and demonstrate tools used to build and restore barns.

Fee is $45 per person.

Cemetery preservation workshop offered A free workshop on cemetery preservation and restoration will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Merrill Pioneer Cemetery. The workshop will be conducted by Jacksonville cemetery preservationist Dirk Siedlecki, a member of the Oregon Historic Cemeteries Commission.

Participants will learn how to clean stones and restore leaning and collapsed monuments. A free lunch will be provided for registered participants.

The Merrill Pioneer Cemetery is located on the banks of Lost River at the east end of Merrill. Parking is available behind St. Augustine's Catholic Church.

To register and obtain addition information, contact Polly Tickner at 541-205-8285 or [email protected]. The workshop is cosponsored by the Klamath County and Merrill historical societies, the Merrill Cemetery Association, and the City of Merrill.

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Fish Lake Resort – Café, campground, and store open 7 days/week. 949-8500 www.FishLakeResort.net.

Crystalwood Lodge –Full-lodge retreats and family gatherings throughout the year. [email protected] or 541-381-2322.

Lake of the Woods Resort 1-866-201-4194. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com. Lake of the Woods Resort hosts the 4th Annual Car Show, Sept 12 - 14, with lots of entertainment, good food, and a festive time to close out the summer.

Rocky Point Resort – Restaurant open Fri., Sat., & Sun., 9 AM – 8 PM. Store, cabins, and campground open. 356-2287.

Odessa Store – Open 7 AM – 7 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel.

Crater Lake B & B – Open all year with lodging and great food by Janet. 866 517-9560 www.craterlakebandb.com

Farmers Market - Every Friday, 3 – 6 PM, Fire Hall Dump open – Sat., 8:30 – 4 Library & Quilt – Tuesdays, 9 – noon. Most Every Day – Fire Chief Glenn invites everyone to come by the Aspen Room to check out or return books and movies and let him take you on a tour of all that’s new at the fire hall.

The Pilgrim's Progress

Sprague River Community Theater to Present Period Performances by La Vaughn Kemnow Our local theater group is working hard to perfect their performance of Pilgrims Progress. There will be two performances, both in October: an evening performance October 17th and one in the afternoon October 25th, for those who don't like to be out at night. Support crews, some of whom have parts in the play, are working overtime to make the sets and costumes as authentic as possible for the time period—late 1600s. We look forward to playing to a full house for both performances. The Wolff family is in charge of sets; Kathleen Sanderson and Jenn Wolff are making good progress on the many costumes; Rhiana Pearson is the lighting coordinator; and Jan Stephens is director. These performances are presented free of charge (the Sprague River Community Theater's gift to the community) at the Friends Church in Sprague River. The only compensation the hard-working cast and crew want or expect is "no seat left unfilled" Many positive comments were voiced by viewers of prior productions by the Sprague River Community Theater; it is hoped that those people will attend one (or both) of the upcoming performances of Pilgrims Progress, and bring friends.

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ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers 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

EXERCISE CLASS at the Chiloquin Community Center. NO CHARGE - Donations to CVIP gratefully accepted but not required.

Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance Fitness class are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am with Functional Fitness thru Dance. Jean Sinclair leads both classes. Functional Fitness thru Dance will have emphases on cardio and moving to the music.

If you need more information contact Jean @ 541.591.9231

Note: Classes have been suspended due to health problems

Alcoholics Anonymous

Arrowhead Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 301 Chiloquin Blvd. Chiloquin Christian Center every Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm. All are welcome. We have step study and Big book meetings. Youth are encouraged to come. Please contact Pastor Seybold at 541-783-2344 for the church. We hope to see you here.

Bipolar and depression support group

Weekly in person and online meetings. For information go to: http://www.meetup.com/BipolarCommunityProject/

Zumba Come and party with us! ZUMBA is a fun way to party into shape. ZUMBA fuses Latin style music with high energy aerobic moves and a variety of different dance styles that will make you forget you are working out. Anyone at any fitness level can participate in a ZUMBA Fitness class.

Where : Chiloquin Elementary Gym When: Every Tues & Thurs 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Cost: Your first class is always free (see instructor at beginning of class) $5 per class (Drop In) Package Purchase available (CHEAPER this way)

Instructor: Veronica Kovack Email: [email protected] Ph: 541 783 3591 ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license.

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FCE (Family and Community Education)

Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:30. Meetings are open to all. We have a pot luck each month along with the lessons presented by a member. For the location and directions to the next meeting, please call Sandie Bolyard at 541-892-2336.

Locally, FCE raises money for college scholarships for our Chiloquin High School Seniors. Money is raised through fund-raising projects such as a Thanksgiving turkey dinner fixings raffle with tickets being sold at Kirchers Hardware; Christmas Boutique at the Chiloquin Community Center; Kaleidoscope of Learning at Mazama High School in Klamath Falls. We are very active in our community and you will find FCE volunteers at many local events.

Oregon FCE is a non-profit organization of volunteers who have worked on such issues as improving sanitary requirements in hospitals, women’s labor laws, requirements for high school teachers, and funding for the state library. Nationally, we began the school hot lunch program and pushed for bookmobile libraries.

FCE asked for and got money from the legislature to fund an OSU research study on the dental caries problem in Oregon. We’ve studied our county governments and monitored their activities; worked on county and state fair boards to improve their quality; sponsored programs on rural road safety, farm safety, home safety, bike safety, Defensive Driving courses, campaigns to get the drunk drivers off the road, and child seatbelt laws. Current educational programs focus on the environment, children and television, literacy, and global issues. Current concerns include addressing the growing need for food banks, for shelters for the homeless, and for reducing the violence against women and children. Oregon FCE members donate thousands of volunteer hours and dollars to these causes.

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.

High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen

2nd Tuesday of the month at Sizzler’s Restaurant, Klamath Falls, 6:30 PM. 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

Central County Community Action Team

(CATeam) – 1st Thursday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at 6:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is open to anyone living in the area.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Chiloquin Community Center conference room. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.

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Chiloquin Book Club

4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.

Chiloquin Vector Control

The Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month accept 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 Wednesday of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!

Two Rivers Village Arts (TRVA) Board of Directors

3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM in the winter (Oct-Aril) and 10:00AM in the summer (May-Sep). TRVA operates Two rivers Gallery. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.

Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee

3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Fire Station. 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.

Volunteer Fire Fighters – "What if you had an emergency and no one came?” Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 783-3860.

Volunteer Ambulance Service - 783-3131

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. You do not need to be an artist, but if you are, gallery hours reduce the amount of your commission. Any time at all that you can donate to us will be very much appreciated. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.

Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Wendy Letner at 783-7743.

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]. 23

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

Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President - Sharon Huber at 541-880-6461, Secretary is Mary Morrill.

Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. 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 2. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 3. 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”. 4. Help with sorting donations. 5. 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.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program, the Writer in Residence 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 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.

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