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Elk in the Wood River Valley across from Loosely Rd. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe

Scott Kelly took some amazing photos during his year in space. On Dec. 1, 2015, Kelly posted this colorful image of Lake Mackay in Australia.

March 14th, 2016 Volume 13, Issue 11

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Chiloquin Elementary will be having Spring Parent Conferences on Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 and from 5:30 to 7:00. On Thursday we will start at 12:00 to 5:00 and again from 5:30 to 7:00. We also have a Book Fair Monday through Thursday. Mon & Tue 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Wed & Thurs 9:00am to 7:00pm. Come join the fun checkout the awesome selection of books and learning tools. Hope to see you there. Have any questions? Give us a call 541-783-2338.

The Chiloquin Vector Control District has three openings for citizen budget committee members. The budget Committee will meet on May 4, 2016 to formulate the annual budget. If you would like to be part of the budgeting process, please email the District at cvcdistrict@gmail.com or call 541 274 0132. Please leave your full name, address, and telephone number. The only requirements include being over age 18 and registered to vote within the boundaries of the District. This is a good way to learn how your government functions. Dennis Jefcoat – Chairman.

Crater Lake The road from Steel Visitor Center to Rim Village is CLOSED. The only way to see the lake is by snowshoeing or skiing up the Raven Trail. Be advised that if you choose to snowshoe/ski up to the rim you will be traveling in avalanche terrain. Walking or skiing on the road is prohibited. Please use caution when driving to Crater Lake. You must carry traction tires or chains. The combination of snow packed roads and heavy snowfall combined with winds may make driving conditions challenging. Be advised that our snow plow operators will be working on the roads and may have reduced visibility due to the weather.

Trained tax aide volunteers from AARP will help prepare tax returns. The assistance is for all ages, not only AARP members. The counselors have are some restrictions as to the types of tax returns that they are able advise on or complete. The assistance is available every Wed, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Chiloquin Library. First come – first served.

Remodeling? Tired of your old, worn out drapes? SSP can use them!!! We are looking for heavier,long, material. Email: awomancalledsam@hotmail.com to arrange a convenient pick-up. Thanks! SSP is still in need of a refrigerator and also vanities as we are building separate sink areas for the young men and women. We also need new kitchen ranges Electric but not glass topped. If you can donate any of these items please contact awomancalledSam@hotmail.com

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Lava Beds National Monument Do you know a young person between 18 and 25 years old who loves the natural world? Lava Beds is seeking a 3-month intern to start later this month to help with raptor surveys and coordinate the BioBlitz event in May. Benefits include an Americorps education award of $1500, free housing in the monument, a weekly stipend of $200, working outside, and learning from knowledgeable NPS staff. Click on the link to learn more. Applications are being accepted now! -Ranger Jeanette

Town of Bonanza SAVE THE DATE TO COME TO BONANZA, OREGON! Saturday, July 30th, 2016, the new Rib Cook Off. Homemade Hobby Festival, Children's Art Festival, Bonanza Lions Club Carnival and Parade, Classic Car Show, Evening Dinner & Concert in the Park and so much more. Remember, the Rib Cook-Off replaces the chili cook- off which in the past was a part of this huge event. Let us know if you want to be a cook, vendor, car entry, parade entry of if you want more information. Contact Tina Young at 541.545.6566 or email at bonanza97623@gmail.com.

Master Naturalist program coming to Klamath Registration is now open for the first Oregon Master Naturalist program to be offered in the Klamath Basin. The program, operated by OSU Extension, is designed to create a corps of knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers in every region of the state. An East Cascades-Klamath Ecoregion course will be offered in June, with lectures and field trips planned for June 10-12 and 24-26. Course fee is $250. An informational meeting on the Master Naturalist program will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Klamath County Museum. More on this.

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SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL TO HOST SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR EVENT MARCH 14-16, 2016

What: Sage Community School will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, March 14 – Wednesday March 16, 2016, from 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Funds raised will help purchase books for the school’s library. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.

The Book Fair will be featured during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 14 – Wednesday, March 16 from 3:30 – 6:00 PM. Volunteers from the Chiloquin-Agency Lake Rural Fire Protection District will read from their favorite book fair titles during special class visits.

When: The Book Fair will be open daily from 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM, March 14, 2016 to March 16, 2016.

Where: Sage Community School is located at 43580 Hwy 62, in Chiloquin.

More: The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from dozens of publishers.

Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books through the

Classroom Wish List program. In addition, the Book Fair will feature the All for Books™ program, where students can share the thrill of reading with others by donating loose change to purchase books from the Book Fair for the school library. Scholastic Book Fairs® then matches those monetary donations with a donation of up to one million dollars in books from The Scholastic Possible Fund, which distributes books to children in need through organizations, such as Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. and the Kids In Need Foundation.

Books can also be purchased online at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/sagecommunityschool. Online purchases help support Sage Community School.

Sunday, March 20th at the Chiloquin Community Center.

Food and fun begins at 3:30 p.m.

Donate a homemade dessert to Auction and get $1.00 off your ticket or $3.00 off a family ticket

Auction and Raffle begins @ 4:30 p.m.

Bring your own dinner settings. We'll wash 'em up for you.

Tickets are $5.00 or $18.00 for the whole family.

A fundraiser for the Chiloquin Food Pantry

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Beginners Oil Painting Art Class

$10.00 per person for class

MATERIALS: $10.00 MAX.

A limit of 10 students- $10 guarantees being on the list!

Instructor: Judy Pate

Art Educational Degree

Almost 30 years experience

March 19th

, Saturday (note change of date from the 12th

to the 19th

)

10am – 3pm

Chiloquin Community Center:

Two Rivers Gallery

For registration information contact Judy Pate 783-2428 (Please call using cell phone –

more CentutyTel difficulties)

or Two Rivers Gallery 783-3326

(no later than March 15th

)

Art items will be provided as needed for class (or bring your own)

Beginner Painters CAN do this beautiful scenery painting

Experienced Painters will learn new techniques and...

HAVE FUN DOING IT!

A list of materials and an example of the painting are available at Two Rivers Gallery

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CHILOQUIN LIBRARY PRESENTS

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A FREE MOVIE – RATED: PG 13

Director: Steven Spielberg

Stars: Tom Hanks

A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, BRIDGE OF SPIES is "absolutely brilliant and

totally riveting" (Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun-Times). James Donovan (Tom Hanks) is a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself

thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA send him on a nearly impossible mission to negotiate the release of

a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story that captures the essence of a man who risked

everything, vividly bringing his personal journey to life.

Everyone is welcome!

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Sunday, March 13th marks the beginning of daylight saving time and the Office of State Fire Marshal is recommending residents test their smoke alarms before automatically changing the batteries. "Smoke alarm technology has advanced and many now come with 10-year batteries and some are tamper-resistant," said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. "So, I encourage residents to test their alarms before changing the battery." Oregon law requires ionization-only smoke alarms that are solely battery powered to come equipped with a hush feature and a 10-year battery. Because of this technology, the national slogan "Change your clock, Change your battery" may not apply to Oregon residents who have these ionization-only smoke alarms. Other types of alarms are also being sold with either a 10-year battery or a standard-life battery. "Ensuring you have working smoke alarms in your home is the single most important step you can take to increase your family's safety from a home fire," adds Walker. "Also, be sure to replace any smoke alarm that is 10 years old or older." To test your alarm properly we recommend you: 1) Push the test button to be sure the battery is working. 2) When replacing batteries, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct battery type to use.

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3) Always retest alarms after installing new batteries. 4) Replace any alarm that fails to operate after installing a new battery. 5) Inspect your alarms to determine if they are 10 years old or older, and replace any smoke alarm 10 years old or older. Look for a date on the back of the alarm. If there is no date, your alarm is more than 10 years old and should be replaced. 6) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for regularly cleaning your alarms of dust and cobwebs. Working smoke alarms provide a critical early warning to a fire, allowing you vital minutes to escape, which increase your chances of survival. Additional safety tips: * Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, in each bedroom, and outside each sleeping area (hallway). * Never disconnect or remove batteries from smoke alarms for other uses. * Use the smoke alarm's hush feature to silence nuisance alarms such as cooking smoke or shower steam. * Make a home fire escape plan and practice it with family members. For more smoke alarm and fire safety information, contact your local fire department: Chiloquin - Agency Lake RFPD Mike Cook, Fire Chief 541-783-3860

Fellow Chiloquin residents, I have listened intently to a group of citizens who aspire to raise our taxes under the premise of public safety. Last week at the public meeting many of you voiced many concerns about this and I share many of your same concerns. Why do we need to pay for this? Don't we already pay taxes to support this? The county commissioners need to increase funding for the department, etc. The point is that this approach has been tried before and failed, last time this measure lost by roughly 220 votes. There are some in our community that can really afford the $200, $300, or more that this will cost us every year. That's great and I am glad they are so willing to spend their own money for this however what they fail to understand is that there are many in our community that can't afford this increase. Others may look at it and think “I rent so it doesn't affect me”. This is not true, the owner of the home you rent will increase the rent to pay for this, the local stores you shop in will have to raise prices to pay these taxes. Now there are ways you can help, make your choices heard, show up for the public meetings. Let your friends and neighbors know you're against this. Next week this committee will be going before the county commissioners to ask them to bypass the signature gathering process and just put this issue directly on the ballot. While we may disagree with how the county commissioners have managed things one thing is certain they do listen, sometimes the vote against they way we want but you can call them and you can email them. I urge you to email our commissioners and tell them you are against shortcuts to the initiative process, you'll find that in most cases they will respond to your email. Please be respectful but make your voice heard. Their email addresses are: Kmorris@klamathcounty.org Jbellet@klamathcounty.org Tmallams@klamathcounty.org In the end perhaps the committee can gather the signatures to put this on the ballot and that's fine but they shouldn't get to take shortcuts to get there. Anyone that wishes to email me directly can do so at martybryant80@gmail.com. Thanks, Marty Bryant

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This week for Chiloquin from NOAA:

Monday: Snow showers. High near 41. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 7 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Thursday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 27. Friday: Patchy fog. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 54. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

This is as much about the where, as the what. Can you believe this is actually a photograph of the surface of Mars? It was taken by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment circling the red planet, onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, run by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the University of Arizona.

The swirling black lines are thought to have been made by dust devils, winds that whipped up the top layer of reddish soil, exposing dark material underneath. The straighter streaks are along the edges of dunes.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Tuesday that this was the warmest winter ever recorded for the 48 contiguous states in the 122 years records have been kept. Alaska had its second warmest winter. This followed the warmest fall ever for the contiguous states. And the hottest year on record. And it appears last month was probably the hottest February on record: The December-February average temperature for the contiguous U.S. was 36.8°F, 4.6°F above the 20th century average, surpassing the previous record of 36.5°F set in 1999/2000.

The exceptionally warm December boosted the contiguous U.S. winter temperature. The February temperature for the contiguous U.S. was 39.5°F, 5.7°F above the 20th century average, ranking as the seventh warmest on record and warmest since 2000. The news wasn’t unexpected, since a strong El Niño typically creates warmer temperatures across the northernmost states. But that weather pattern played out against a larger pattern of global warming, NOAA stated. Other anomalous occurrences—weather extremes—were of the type that climate scientists have predicted. New York City, for instance, had one of its snowiest and warmest winters on record. US National Weather Service Medford Oregon A Sunny View of Phytoplankton Blooms Around Kerguelen Islands Iron rich waters around the Kerguelen Islands support spring phytoplankton blooms which are often hidden from satellite view by cloud cover. This November 21, 2015, view from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument was taken on a sunny day in the region. Located in the southern Indian Ocean roughly midway between Africa, Australia and Antarctica, the Kerguelen Islands experience a fierce climate, with incessant, winds and rain or snow nearly every day. The islands were formed over millions of years by a series of lava flows. The perimeter of the large island is carved by fjords, and the rocky landscape is very sparsely vegetated with grasses, mosses and a plant in the cabbage family. Image courtesy of the Ocean Biology Processing Group at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center: http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/cms/

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Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea) by John & Fish

Badger Run Wildlife Rehab The American Coot is a very common waterbird around the Klamath Basin & the rest of the country. Check out those feet! Coots are not ducks. They are actually more closely related to Sandhill cranes or rails than a Mallard or Teal. Those broad lobes of skin on the feet help it swim & flop back out of the way when it walks on land. Instead of waddling like a duck when it walks it moves more like a chicken. (Photo by Susan Ford Collins)

Badger Run Wildlife Rehab (From Birdsoutsidemywindow.org) Though the U.S. has banned lead shot in wetlands, it’s still present in fishing sinkers and the bullets used in deer hunting. Scavenging birds, including bald eagles, eat the gut piles hunters leave behind and are poisoned by the bullet fragments. Many die. Badger Run is NOT anti-hunting. But we are anti-LEAD. There are alternatives to lead ammunition. A 2012 bald eagle mortality study in the Upper Mississippi Valley found that 60% of the dead eagles had detectable concentrations of lead in their livers. 38% had LETHAL levels. (Photo from USFW)

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Understanding Waterfowl: Beaver Ponds and Breeding Ducks Growing beaver populations have created an abundance of high-quality habitat for waterfowl Beaver populations have expanded across the United States. In many areas, especially in the West, beavers are increasingly viewed as key partners in the restoration of diverse plant and animal communities. Beaver ponds provide vital habitat for many species of fish, amphibians, and birds while also conserving threatened water supplies and moderating downstream flooding. Read the whole article http://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-biology/understanding-waterfowl-beaver-ponds-and-breeding-ducks?poe=3-16ENews

Read all about it….

Meanwhile in Florida, the alligators have developed sign reading skills.

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Straw/Hay bales, small 2-string size. The older the better but must be intact. Using for the garden. Please call Mary @ 541-274-0481

1998 Chevy Lumina $1,800.00 Please call Josef Kruhler @ 541-533-2148

All fishing equipment $200.00 includes all rods and reels, tackle boxes, lures etc. Equipment collected over 25 years. Everything in good condition. Please call 214-533-2148

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

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.

There is no charge for placing ads in the Chiloquin News Marketplace. If you wish to place an ad, please email it to ChiloquinNews@gmail.com 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.

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Notary Public Lily Mendonca

Acknowledgments, Verification Upon Oaths, Certify Copies, Witness Signatures English, Ukranian, Russian Languages

Call or text for appointment ($5 fee per notarial act) 541-891-2487 (Chiloquin)

Fresh Brown Ranch Eggs Available now:

X Large Eggs - $2.50 a Dozen, Jumbo - $3.00 a Dozen

Local Honey $9.00 a Pint

Call Josef & Rhonda Kruhler @ 541-533-2148

Updated 3/10/2016 Submit events for inclusion to rustm@fireserve.net

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

February, 2016

Feb. 3 – April 13 3 – 7 PM

Free Tax preparation help

AARP Foundation will have volunteers available to help with tax prep. No age or income restrictions. Spanish interpreter available.

Klamath County Library Videoconference room

March, 2016

Mar. 14, 15 Shrine Circus Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 882-3471

Mar. 15 6:30 PM

“Shamrock the House”

An evening of music and entertainment, hosted by Klamath Union High School Orchestra. Live music and entertainment, silent auction, and dessert buffet.

9th

St. Venue 829 Main St. 541 892-5269

Mar. 15 7:30 PM

Traditional Irish Folk music

Altan will perform Irish music Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483

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Mar. 16 10 AM – noon

Answer People A networking group of public employees, business owners, employees, and volunteers, dedicated to sharing information to improve customer service. Everyone welcome.

Call for location 541-883-6916

Mar. 16 2 PM

“The Seven Wonders of Klamath County”

Lee Juillerat will be the guest speaker for this Friends of the Klamath County Library meeting.

Klamath County Library

March 17 4 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

All the traditional St. Patty’s Day fare. Sprague River Community Center

Mar. 19 Oregon Performance Horse Show

Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 723-2079

March 19 Noon

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs. Corban University Kiger Stadium

March 19 11 AM

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs. Corban University Kiger Stadium

Mar 20 2 PM

Women in History This free event features historical information about women in Klamath Falls’ history.

Call Klamath County Museum for details 541 882-1000

Mar. 20 4:30 PM

Italian Dinner Fundraiser

Great Italian food, auction, raffle. A fundraiser for Chiloquin Food Pantry. Bring own table service.

Chiloquin Community Center

Mar. 21 – 25 Spring Break at the Library

Lots of activities and programs for children of all ages. Check webpage and calendar for specifics.

Klamath County Library

Mar 22 Self Care Pain See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

Mar 23, 24, 25 Fur Sale Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 886-9105

Mar 25 2 PM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs University of British Columbia OIT softball complex

Mar. 25 Noon

All ages beginning Origami

Taught by local physician Jon McKellar, M.D., this workshop will include an introduction to Origami and several beginner projects. Class size is limited. Participants under the age of 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. All supplies provided.

Klamath County Library

Mar. 26 10:30 AM

Chiloquin Easter Egg Hunt

Collier State Park

Mar 26 11 AM

Annual Easter egg hunt and basket giveaway.

Bring the kids, and the whole family can have fun.

Friends Church Sprague River

Mar 26 11 AM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs Northwest University OIT softball complex

March 27 Easter Brunch See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

April, 2016

Apr. 1 2 PM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs College of Idaho OIT softball complex

Apr. 2 11 AM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs Eastern Oregon University OIT softball complex

Apr. 2 Noon

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs. Lewis and Clark State Kiger Stadium

Apr. 3 11 AM

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs. Lewis and Clark State Kiger Stadium

Apr. 5 Family dinner See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

Apr. 6 Southern Oregon Art Show

See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

Apr. 9 11 AM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs Southern Oregon University OIT softball complex

Apr. 9 Noon

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs. Simpson University Kiger Stadium

Apr. 10 11 AM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs Walla Walla University OIT softball complex

Apr. 10 Masters Sunday See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

April 14 6 PM

2nd

in a documentary series

"OR-7: The Journey:" Film sponsored by Klamath Lake Land Trust

South Portal Building 205 Riverside Drive

Apr. 10 11 AM

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs. Simpson University Kiger Stadium

Apr. 12 Family dinner See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

Apr. 15 2 PM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs Corban University OIT softball complex

Apr. 16 11 AM

Women’s college softball

OIT vs Northwest Christian University OIT softball complex

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Apr. 16 -24 National Park Week

Free admission to national parks, including Crater Lake National Park

National Parks

Apr. 19 Family dinner See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

Apr. 20 10 AM – noon

Answer People A networking group of public employees, business owners, employees, and volunteers, dedicated to sharing information to improve customer service. Everyone welcome.

Call for location 541-883-6916

Apr. 26 We All Know Hormones are Important, but Why?

See website or Facebook for details, times, and prices. http://www.runningy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RunningY/

Apr. 30 Noon

Men’s college baseball

OIT vs British Columbia Kiger Stadium

Seven wonders of Klamath County Lee Juillerat will explore scenic Klamath County with travel stories and pictures. The program is hosted by the KF Friends of the Library as part of the quarterly meeting. The program is planned for Wednesday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m.

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.

info@crystalwoodlodge.com 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.

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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 – 4

Library & Quilt – Tuesdays, 9 – noon.

Fire Department Number – 541 205-4934.

Find more to do at: www.craterlakesbackyard.com

Upcoming Events in Sprague River: 2016

Day Date Time Function Sponsoring

Organization

Location

Thursday

March 17

4:00 pm

St. Patrick’s

Day Dinner

Sprague

River Lions

Club

Sprague River

Community

Ctr.

Saturday

March 26

11:00 am

Easter Egg

Hunt & Basket

Giveaway

Bridge

Connection

Friends

Church

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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 jnmbastian@centurytel.net). 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 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. 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 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 group Weekly 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 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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FCE (Family and Community Education)

Meetings are the 2nd Wed 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.

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.

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 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.

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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 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 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.

Chiloquin Food Pantry The Chiloquin Food Pantry Board Meeting is on the 4th Wed 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 afowler@sagecommunityschool.org

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

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grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882-1119 or e-mail staff@klamathhumanesociety.com. 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 – 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, 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.

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 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. 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 chiloquinNews@gmail.com 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 information posted in the CN is by submissions to the CN. It is the policy of the Chiloquin News not to 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 Archived copies of the ChiloquinNews can be found at http://chiloquinnews.wordpress.com/