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Near whiteout on Weed Rd. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe Photographer Aditya Permana observed a forest dragon lizard in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for more than an hour until the critter struck a human-like pose, kicking back and appearing to play a leaf guitar. Read more here 1 January 18 th , 2016 Volume 13, Chiloquin News

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Near whiteout on Weed Rd. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe

Photographer Aditya Permana observed a forest dragon lizard in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for more than an hour until the critter struck a human-like pose, kicking back and appearing to play a leaf guitar.

Read more here

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January 18th, 2016 Volume 13, Issue 3

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AnnouncementsSorry for the delay in the announcement of the winner of the raffle quilt, but the holidays ya know....

The winner was Mary Sue Farekian of Klamath Falls, a fellow quilter with the Pelican Piecemakers....The Chiloquilters were able to donate $2000 to the community center for continued services for the community.

By the way don't forget to mark your calendars for our quilt show at the beautiful community center June 25th and 26th. Thank you all for your support .

The Chiloquilters

Thank you Chiloquin High School, Marlene Cummings, Cindy Gallagher and Sandy Hoggarth for the generous donation of cans and bottles and for getting the word out there that we are collecting them for the Chiloquin Food Pantry.

Crater Lake National Park

The road from Steel Visitor Center to the Rim Village is CLOSED. The road is open to administrative traffic only. The only way to see the lake is by snow shoeing or skiing up the Raven Trail. Be advised that if you choose to snow shoe/ski up to the rim you will be traveling in avalanche terrain and you are not allowed to walk/ski on the road.   Please use caution when driving to Crater Lake. You must carry traction tires or chains. The combination of snow packed roads, and heavy snow fall combined with winds are making driving conditions challenging. Be advised that our Snow plow operators will be working on the roads and will have reduced visibility due to this weather.

National parks offering free admission for 16 days in 2016

The National Park Service will turn 100 years old in 2016, and will celebrate by waiving fees on 16 days throughout the year.

On those 16 days, visitors can save the $3 to $30 entrance fee charged by 127 of the nation's 409 national parks. In Oregon, that means free admission to Crater Lake National Park and Lewis & Clark National Historical Park. In Washington, it includes Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks, as well as Fort Vancouver.

Here's the full run-down of the fee-free days in 2016:

Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr. DayApril 16 to 24 – National Park WeekAug. 25 to 28 – National Park Service Birthday

Sep. 24 – National Public Lands DayNov. 11 – Veterans Day

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CHILOQUIN LIBRARY PRESENTS

Saturday, January 30AT 2:00 PM

A FREE MOVIE – RATED: PG 13Comedy

Director: Nancy Meyers

Stars: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway

Jules Ostin is a young woman running a thriving online fashion website. Convinced by her employees to enact a senior outreach program, she hires 70-year-old retiree Ben Whittaker as an intern. Ben

initially has much to learn, and finds that the modern business world isn't anything like he remembers. However, as Ben acclimates himself it becomes clear that he has plenty to teach the young people

around him. In the end, it may be Ostin that learns the most valuable lessons of all.

Everyone is welcome!

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KLCAS Conducts Point-in-time Count for HomelessSprague River, Oregon – On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, Klamath & Lake Community Action Services (KLCAS) will conduct their annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. KLCAS encourages homeless individuals to attend this event from 11:00-1:00 PM at the Chemult Fire Station.

KLCAS’s count, in addition to others in our area, measures both the number of homeless people in shelters and the number of homeless people who are unsheltered—i.e., people who are sleeping any place unfit for human habitation, such as the street, a car, or an abandoned building. This helps the community plan services and programs to better address needs, measure progress, recognize community strengths, identify gaps in the support system, and overcome homelessness. Last year, the PIT count revealed 258 homeless individuals in Klamath and Lake Counties.

To encourage the homeless community to gather for a Point-in-Time count, KLCAS offers a Winter Give-A-Way, an annual event providing a hot meal and winter supplies such as coats, blankets, hats, and gloves.

There will be similar events at the Klamath Assembly of God Gymnasium on 235 S. Laguna St in Klamath Falls on January 27 from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM and at the Chemult Fire Station in Chemult

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The Klamath Basin Behavioral Health Chiloquin office has now closed.Oregon Department of Transportation

We're getting reports from staff who are noticing that drivers seem to be more aggressive in their following and passing of winter maintenance vehicles this year compared to previous years.

Drivers who try to pass on the right when a snowplow is in operation run the risk of damaging their vehicles, hitting the snowplow, or running off the road and into a snow bank or guardrail. Not to mention it's illegal. Instead, plan on giving yourself a little extra time to get to your destination, and if you see a winter maintenance vehicle - we recommend giving yourself at least three car lengths between you and them. Our plows and trucks will pull over periodically to let traffic pass.

And liftoff! The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched at 1:42 p.m. EST Sunday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California with the Jason-3 spacecraft onboard. Jason-3, an international mission led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

After a successful launch, the Jason-3 spacecraft's twin solar arrays have been extended and the spacecraft is power positive, flying in its planned orbit of 66 degrees to the Earth’s equator.

Jason-3 will continue the ability to monitor and precisely measure global sea surface heights, monitor the intensification of tropical cyclones and support seasonal and coastal forecasts. Jason-3 data also will benefit fisheries

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management, marine industries and research into human impacts on the world’s oceans. The mission is planned to last at least three years, with a goal of five years.

Weather

This week for Chiloquin from NOAA:

Weather Update for Southern Oregon and Northern California from Ryanweather.com, Sunday Jan17th

Heavy to moderate rainfall is now moving into the area along with a few isolated thunderstorms across the open waters just off of the Northern California coastline. This band of moisture will result in rapid rises on smaller creeks and streams and urban flooding across Curry, Josephine and western Siskiyou counties. Red Mound RAWS in Curry County has already picked up .38" in the last hour and 1.47" since midnight. Heavy rain will also pose a greater risk of mudslides and landslides in areas that were recently burned this summer in western Siskiyou, county due to unstable soils. Snow levels will also remain at around 7,000 feet today which will result in some snow melt for lower elevation snow pack. Lighter snowfall is possible to as low as 5,500 feet as snow levels lower later in the day into tomorrow. We will see daytime highs in the western interior valleys reach into the lower 50's with 40's east of the Cascades.

The other component of this system is the wind field and we have already started to see strong wind gusts across the area. Gold Beach has seen a gust this morning to 67 mph and a 70 mph gust was recorded at Squaw Peak in the Siskiyou mountain range. Wind gusts to as high as 30 mph have also been reported in Ashland with 20-25 mph gusts in south Medford. There are numerous wind headlines currently in effect through much of the day across the Shasta and Rogue valleys and east of the Cascades. Winds could reach as high as 80 mph for the higher terrain of the Warner Mountain and as high as 60-70 mph in the Shasta Valley. This will result in hazardous driving conditions for high profile vehicles as well as other vehicles traveling through this area. Some of these gusts during the day will result in the loss of power, downed trees and limbs and damage to structures.

A weak ridge of high pressure will rebuild late tonight into Monday and this will provide a very brief break in the action. Another front will arrive on Monday night into Tuesday, packing more wind and rain and the potential for heavy snow at around 5,000-5,500 feet. This is great news for our snow pack as it will continue to add valuable snow to the mountains. Once again a short break in the weather will occur on Wednesday followed by another very strong system on Thursday into Friday. Snow levels appear to fluctuate from 5,000 feet to as high as 6,500 feet at times next week. The wet and very active pattern shows no indications of letting up with systems

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arriving in succession every 24-48 hours. Heavy rainfall will accompany all of these storms through the end of January. This is something we will need to keep a close eye on especially with the potential for flooding across the region due to excessive rainfall.

North Applegate Rd

Photos of flooding occurring across Josephine County on Sunday 17th, due to heavy rainfall.

Grants Pass by Home Depot.

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A week ago Sunday 10th was a rare "bluebird" day for the area mountains this year. Snow water equivalent in southern Oregon currently ranges from 125 to 160% of normal.

EPIC ALERT! Wow is there some snow up here! 14 inches of new snow at the lodge since 5 AM Sunday! Now the winds have subsided the crew is up getting ready for tomorrow. Major drifting from the winds and a lot of new snow. 6 to 8 foot drifts around the lodge will take some time to dig out tonight. More snow coming overnight and then a great forecast for Monday!

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Enormous amounts of snow in Bahçesaray, Van Province, Turkey!More photos:https://www.facebook.com/turkiyegazetesi/posts/10153238478031825

An Atlantic Hurricane…in January

Hurricanes have arrived early this year in the northern hemisphere. Just days after hurricane Pali became the earliest Central Pacific hurricane on record, the Atlantic basin spun up its own unusual storm.

On January 14, 2016, a tropical depression in the eastern Atlantic evolved into hurricane Alex; it became the earliest hurricane in the basin since 1938 and just the fourth January hurricane in 150 years of records.

http://go.nasa.gov/1KhMbSs

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FROZEN SOLID! Spray from Lake Erie and temps in the teens turned this car into ICE last Monday morning in Hamburg, New York.

Wildlife News

BBC Earth: A new analysis of bed bugs from around Europe reveals that they came to humans from bats.

Read more…

The extremely rare vaquita, a small porpoise, drowns in gill nets intended to catch totoaba, whose swim bladders are worth thousands on the Chinese market. PHOTOGRAPH BY FLIP NICKLIN, MINDEN PICTURES/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE

National Geographic:

The swim bladder of a fish called the totoaba is prized in China, but the way the fish is caught ends up drowning nearly extinct porpoises.

Totoabas are large, rare fish found only in the Gulf of California, and it turns out that their swim bladders—the organ that helps them float—is in high demand in China for soups and medicines. Demand is so high that a Mexican fisherman can make more than a month’s salary if he sells just one to a trafficker (to say nothing of how much that trafficker makes when he sells it to a customer).

The vaquita is the smallest member of the dolphin, whale, and porpoise family, growing up to five feet and 120 pounds. Fewer than 100 are left, making them the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Scientists have long agreed that the only way to save them is to totally eliminate gill net fishing in their habitat, the waters between Baja California and mainland Mexico.

Read the full article

Can you see what's lurking in the marsh at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?

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It's a marsh wren! These noisy inhabitants of the reedy marshes on the Refuge can be heard all day and into the night. The marsh wren is most abundant on the Refuge in the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. Learn more about the types of birds you can see at the Refuge: http://1.usa.gov/1U4CzjF

For Sale: 2/11/16

DOGLOO brand Igloo dog house for sale.

In Chiloquin

$20.00

903-277-6561

Take a Look:

Joan’s website: http://www.knittedcreatures.com

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ClassifiedsThere 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

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Donations of expended ink cartridges will be gratefully accepted by the Friends of the Library. They can be dropped off at the Chiloquin Library during regular library hours. Funds generated by these donation will help pay for cleaning and office supplies for the library.

For Sale:Fresh Brown Ranch Eggs Available now:X Large Eggs - $2.50 a Dozen, Jumbo - $3.00 a DozenLocal Honey $9.00 a Pint

Call Josef & Rhonda Kruhler @ 541-533-2148

AREA EVENTS Sorry to report that there is no updated Events Calendar from Mata this month.

Monarchs and milkweed - the extent and causes of their decline will be discussed on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Northside Garden Club meeting.  The program will be at the Klamath County Library.  For more information click on www.fws.gov/savethemonarchor call 541-883-8119.

ROSS RAGLAND THEATER      2015 winter community musical "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (revised)" runs Jan 22 to 31.  Tickets $18, $23, $29

For theater information:  RRT

LINKVILLE PLAYHOUSE'Vino Veritas' opens next weekend     Written by David McGregor and directed by Laura Allen. The plot revolves around a blue elixir that is a "truth serum" for couples before their wedding night.   Nine performances starting Friday Jan. 15. runs through Saturday, Feb. 6. with a Sunday matinee on Jan. 16. Tickets are $14, $12, $11.

More information: Linkville

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Our NeighborsKlamath Falls

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Fish Lake Resort – Winter hours, beginning Nov. 13. www.FishLakeResort.net. 541 949-8500.

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

Lake of the Woods Resort – Marina Grill open weekends, with once-a-month prime rib. 1-866-201-4194. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com.

Rocky Point Resort – Closed for the season. www.RockyPointOregon.com. 541 356-2287

Odessa Store – Open 8 AM – 8 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. 541 356-2272.

Harriman Springs Resort – Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Wed. – Sun. 541 356-0900.

Quilting Sisters – Open 6 days a week. 541 356-2218.Gardens of Joy – Native bedding plants and more. 541 973-3956. Dump open – Sat., 8:30 – 4Library & Quilt – Tuesdays, 9 – noon.Fire Department Number – 541 205-4934.

Find more to do at: www.craterlakesbackyard.com

Valentines Day Brunch

When: Saturday, February 13th

Time: 10 am – 12 pm.Where: Sprague River Community Center

What’s available: quiche, frittata, biscuits and gravy, fruit salad and beverages(Also available - our delectable candies, including those sinful Truffles!)

Donation: $5/Adults, $3/ChildrenSponsored by the Lioness Club of Sprague River!

Upcoming Events in Sprague River: 2016

Day Date Time Function Sponsoring Location

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Rocky Point

Sprague River

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OrganizationWednesday January 27 11:00 am Point in time

Homeless Count

KLASSprague River Community Ctr.

Saturday February 13 9:00 amValentines Day Brunch

Sprague River Lioness Club

Sprague River Community Ctr.

Thursday March 17 4:00 pm St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Sprague River Lions Club

Sprague River Community Ctr.

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

Tai Chi practise

Tai Chi practice is planned for Fridays at 10 am at the Chiloquin Community Center.

No charge .. all donations cheerfully accepted to support our Community Center. Tai Chi practice is helpful in improving balance and is relaxing. Everyone is welcome as this practise is gentle. No equipment or "workout clothing" is needed. Just be there. Any questions? Call Sandi Selk at 541.281.4572

Yoga practise (and I emphasize the word practise) Monday practise is geared toward those over 55 and currently is from 9:00 am to 9:55 am. at the Chiloquin Community Center.

No charge, but donations for CVIP will be gratefully accepted. Any questions, call Lorna 541-783-2238.

Alcoholics AnonymousArrowhead 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.The Friday Night Chiloquin AA Meeting meets every Friday @ 6:00 PM in the Community Center in Downtown Chiloquin on First Street. This is an "Open Meeting." All are welcome and wanted. The first Friday of each month we will begin with a potluck with a special AA meeting following dinner. The third Friday of each month we will participate in a 12 Step Study or a Big Book

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Weekly Meetings

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Study. All other meetings will be open discussion of the Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Program. Come join your friends in celebrating and participating in Recovery and Sobriety.

Bipolar and depression support groupWeekly in person and online meetings. For information go to: http://www.meetup.com/BipolarCommunityProject/

Adult Recovery Support Group “Iron Circle”Sponsored by the Klamath Tribal health and Family Services Youth and Family Guidance Center.Chiloquin on Wednesdays 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 encouragementFacilitator: Arwin Head For information: Monica Yellow Owl or Devery Saluskin 541-884-1841.

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.

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Monthly Meetings

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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.

Chiloquin Book Club

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

Chiloquin - Agency Lake RFPD

Board Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm. 127 S First Ave., Chiloquin

Chiloquin Vector Control

The Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Wednesday 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.

High Desert Trail Riders Back Country HorsemenThe 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

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!

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.

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Chiloquin Food Pantry

The Chiloquin Food Pantry Board Meeting is on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:00p.m. People of the community are welcome to come. Only board members are allowed to vote on issues.

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. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.

Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. Board Meeting 2nd Monday of each month @ 6 PM in the school office building. 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.or g . 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 – Lorelle Piazza 541-783-3033, Secretary - Christy Dugger 707-499-1660

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, Wednesdays 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.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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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.

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 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.

The Chiloquin News is an email newsletter of events in Chiloquin, Oregon. The newsletter is compiled and edited by Joan Rowe and is free of charge to anyone who wants to receive it.

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A special thanks to the Chiloquin Library for making a print version of this newsletter available to those without computer access.

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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

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