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Sunset, February 11th, taken near the fish hatchery. Photo by Liz Coslett-Ashley

May cover photo from World Meteorology Organization calendar. Rainbow dream Photographer: Maximilian Ziegler Location: Mittenwald, Germany

February 17th, 2020. Volume 17, Issue 7

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The Chiloquin SMARTees would like to thank all who supported our recent fundraising raffle. Congratulations to Art Ochoa, who won the Seaside vacation, and Chris Wayne for winning the $100 cash prize. Supporters from Chiloquin Elementary and Jr/Sr High School were joined by individuals from Gilchrist, Bonanza, Merrill, Lost River, Peterson, Triad, Hosanna Christian, Henley Middle, and the Klamath County District Office to make this another successful event for the children at Chiloquin Elementary School. John Rademacher and Diane Haseman

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide was originally scheduled to start their free tax help sessions at the Chiloquin Library on February 5th, but due to a volunteer being unavailable they will have to cancel the first few sessions. At this point, they are planning to start their Wednesday sessions at Chiloquin on February 26th.

Winter Wings Highlights Field Trip Saturday, February 22, 8am - noon We will try to repeat some of the most interesting sightings from Winter Wings for those who were busy volunteering at the festival or were unable to attend. Meet to car pool at the Discover Klamath parking lot, 205 Riverside Drive, by 7:45am. Rick Hardy, leader.

Free lunch, no time commitment, good information for ranch managers…

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NOAA forecast for this week

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi braced on Saturday for what forecasters warned could be one of the worst floods to hit the central part of the state in decades, prompting officials to urge thousands to leave their homes or otherwise prepare for the rise in water levels expected after nightfall. Officials said the Pearl River was anticipated to swell to levels that had not been seen in at least 35 years, threatening Jackson, the state capital, and other communities along the river. The flooding follows heavy rainfall and tornadoes that have already battered Mississippi this month. The Pearl River has exceeded 38 feet only twice in recent history, in 1979 and 1983, and the warnings have stoked memories of the toll wrought when flood water washed over Jackson. Read more

Severe Weather Europe Damaging freezing rain and black ice in Syria on Feb 13th. Thanks to Majd Shami for the report

Two dominant extra-tropical systems on both North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, Feb 13th.

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In the span of 141 years of climate records, there has never been a warmer January than last month, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. What’s more, the temperature departure from average was the highest monthly departure ever recorded without an El Niño present in the tropical Pacific Ocean. January 2020 marked the 44th consecutive January and the 421st consecutive month with temperatures, at least nominally, above the 20th-century average. Read more Residents of Baghdad, Iraq woke up to the city blanketed in rare snow on Tuesday, February 11, 2020-- a sight last seen in 2008 and the second time in more than a century. According to the Iraqi Meteorological Organization, the country is exposed to a cold polar air mass which peaked on the same day. Iraqi families awaited the snow at dawn as people of all ages-- from children to elderlies-- gathered in the yards, enjoying the snow. Residents took photos while kids played in parks, lobbing snowfalls before the flakes disappeared and the white blanket of snow dissolved into puddles. Read more The arctic sea ice has reached its largest early February ice extent in 11 years, surpassing the average size from 2001 to 2010. The recovery is a result of a strong polar vortex. Sea ice analysis indicated that during this rather mild winter in the middle latitudes, trapped colder air in the polar circle had a positive impact on the rapid growth and recovery of the polar ice cap, Severe Weather Europe meteorologists said. The Arctic ocean freezes during winter, reaching a maximum sea ice extent around March. Read more At least eight people lost their lives as heavy rains continue to lash parts of Bolivia, civil defense authorities confirmed on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The severe weather also triggered floods and landslides, causing widespread destruction. Heavy rains also struck the neighboring country of Peru in late January, which resulted in swollen rivers, landslides, and widespread flooding. Read more

“It’s quite shocking… I’ve never seen anything quite like it.” Many parts of south Wales are under water after Storm Dennis caused widespread flooding. See a video

Storm Dennis has wreaked havoc on Britain, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains, and the deaths of at least two people yesterday. As the so-called bomb cyclone battered the coastline, as much as a month’s worth of rainfall was predicted overnight and into Sunday morning in some parts of the UK. By late on Saturday night there were 104 active flood warnings in England and Wales urging people to take immediate action, with another 369 flood alerts. The Met Office has issued eight weather warnings covering most of the UK for this weekend, with hundreds of homes and businesses at risk of flooding. Inland, many parts of the country had been recovering from Storm Ciara last weekend, which flooded 800 homes and left half a million people without electricity. The latest assault by the weather was forcing clean-up operations to stop. Energy firms were battling to restore power to dozens of areas. Read more

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Humans Who Grow Food February 13 ·

“Agriculture is one of the main drivers of deforestation, but it doesn't have to be. In Senegal, Mr. and Mrs. Seck's "forest garden" proves that trees and fields can (and should) coexist. The Seck family received tree saplings from Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees. Together with Trees for the Future, Ecosia helps smallholder farmers convert monocultures into agroforestry systems. Mr. and Mrs. Seck's field used grow nothing but peanuts. When their harvest failed, they struggled to buy food, cover medical bills, and pay for their children's school fees. Now, different tree species – each playing a specific role – grow alongside a great variety of fruits and vegetables. Mr. and Mrs. Seck have doubled their income by selling some of their produce on the market. And their children are noticeably healthier, thanks to a more diverse diet. Monocultures are a colonial legacy in Senegal, and forest gardens help farmers adapt to climate change.” Ecosia is a search engine that uses its profits to plant trees. In 10 years, it has planted over 80 million trees around the world. Its reforestation experts have a long-term, holistic vision: they make

sure Ecosia grows biodiverse forests by planting native species where nature and people need them most. Ecosia works with local communities on eye-level to ensure that these trees keep standing. Once the trees are planted, Ecosia monitors them assiduously for at least three years. Ecosia is also one of the most privacy-friendly search engines. And thanks to its own solar plants, Ecosia searches are powered by 100% renewable energy. Ecosia publishes monthly financial reports as well as frequent updates from the field. It has also made a legally binding commitment to ensure that no profits can ever be taken out of the company. Ecosia pays its fair share of taxes. It’s the first search engine to provide additional information about its search results. For instance, Ecosia places a green leaf icon alongside the websites of planet-friendly organizations, or a fossil fuel icon next to organizations that promote environmentally destructive practices. Go to Ecosia.org to plant your first tree! Borneo, the 3rd largest island in the world, made up of 3 countries -- Indonesia, Brunei, and Malaysia -- once a safe haven for biodiversity with its rainforest flourishing for 140 million years, twice the age of the Amazon rainforest... and now depleted by greed into palm oil.

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Herring Gulls doing a riverdance. Actually this is worm charming or "puddling". Worms breath through their skin, which has to be wet. When it rains they know they can come to the surface and move to new locations or mate. Seagulls have learnt to imitate the sound of raindrops and bring worms to the surface so they can eat them. Some people think the worms come up so they don't drown. This can't be correct because worms can survive for weeks under water so long as there is enough oxygen in the water. See the video

Here's a meal with bite! This frog was spotted chowing down on a baby coastal taipan — the third-most venomous land

snake in the world — at Stuart in Townsville, Australia.

The frog was bitten multiple times but was still alive and croaking this morning.

📸: via ABC Brisbane

Wasps certainly offer some bewitching symmetry. In fact, one wasp species in particular — the northern paper wasp or Polistes fuscatus — has evolved the ability to not only appreciate another wasp's face, but to recognize it in a crowd. In a research paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a Cornell University team suggests wasps use facial recognition to work better together. It's a relatively newly acquired evolutionary trait, marking yet another step forward for wasp intelligence. And for now, it makes the northern paper wasp one of only a few insects that can spot a face in the crowd.

"The really surprising conclusion here is that the most intense selection pressures in the recent history of these wasps has not been dealing with climate, catching food or parasites but getting better at dealing with each other," senior author Michael Sheehan, a professor of neurobiology and behavior at Cornell notes in a press release. "That's pretty profound." Indeed, being able to know a fellow creatures strictly by face has long been the (mostly) exclusive domain of vertebrates. Goats, for example, are great with faces. Humans are okay at it, too.Photo: Erick Hernandez Read more

How could anyone forget this face? It belongs to a vespid wasp spotted in Kruger National Park. (Photo: Erick Hernandez/USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab)

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With its expressive face, collar of feathers, and black and grey tones, there’s no denying that the Harpy Eagle is a striking creature. But if its distinct appearance isn’t impressive enough, its height and wingspan certainly are. These powerful birds of prey can reach up to 3 feet 5 inches in height, with an overall wingspan of up to 7 feet 4 inches Despite its overall large size, its wingspan is actually a bit shorter than some other eagles—this is due to habitat. These rare birds live in the upper canopy of tropical lowland rainforests from Mexico to Brazil and northern Argentina. The shorter wings help them navigate better through the forest. So what do Harpy Eagle’s eat? Sloths and monkeys are favorites for this raptor. They rarely soar long distances. By preserving their energy, they have more than enough strength to pick up small animals weighing up to 17 pounds. Silent hunters—they don’t vocalize much—these eagles will sit for hours on end in a perch, just waiting for a meal to walk by.

Capable of flying up to 50 miles per hour, it’s no problem for them to then swoop down and snatch their food. Sadly, Harpy Eagles are becoming a rare site across Latin America as rainforest deforestation diminishes their habitat. As Harpy Eagles are monogamous and raise just one eaglet every two years, even a slight downturn in numbers can make population recovery difficult. Read more

FARM FRESH EGGS FOR SALE Need eggs during the winter? We got eggs!! $3.00 a dozen and $4.00 eighteen pack. Call Wes 818-437-5802

I have eggs for sale. $3.00 per dozen. Email me at bob6kat6@gmail.com. Kathy Bettles

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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Hats, Hats, Hats Hand knitted. Lots of styles, colors and sizes. $25 each

Give me a call or text at 541-905-6495.

Leave a message if I don’t answer. Joan

Lots of flavors and combinations – persimmon, feijoa, quince, lavender, watermelon, grape, pear, apple, autumn olive, blueberry, fig, plum, pomegranate, crabapple, rhubarb, rose hip 8 oz jar $5, 16 oz jar $10 Give me a call or text at 541-905-6495. Leave a message if I don’t answer. Joan

Great gifts for any occasion Joan’s website: https://www.knittedcreatures.com Knitted toys and accessories, fused glass pendants

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Both commercial and residential electrical or handyman work. If interested please contact me at (714) 306-6964 and ask for Roger.

Bolerjack’s Yard Service weedeating, mowing, yard cleanup, dump runs

$15 an hour, 2 hour minimum + dump fees Call Greg at 541-880-6869

, a locally owned environmental services company, is excited to announce it is

offering two new services- noxious weed control and restoration plantings. Tired of fighting with toadflax, thistle, St John’s wort or other invasive weeds? Call us to talk about a treatment plan! Our crews can also help restore habitat with large and small native planting projects. Whether you’re a private landowner, conservancy non-profit or land agency, we’d love to help with your project! Call 541-591-0409 or email natosha.alx@gmail.com. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kestrel-Country-LLC-1497513103634513/

Notary Public Lily Mendonca Acknowledgments, Verification Upon Oaths, Certify Copies, Witness Signatures

($5 fee per notarial act)

English, Ukranian, Russian Languages Call or text for appointment

541-891-2487 (Chiloquin)

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VHS to DVD copying service.

Doing VHS to DVD, Slides to DVD, Super 8mm to DVD. Please contact scotteddy1@gmail. com for pricing information

Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to FCE at

www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name (Oregon Association for Family and Community education) or by

our non-profit number (83459).

Donations of expended ink cartridges will be gratefully accepted by the Friends of the Chiloquin Library. They can be dropped off at the Chiloquin Library during regular

library hours. Funds generated by these donations will help pay for cleaning and office supplies for the library.

Full Service Pet Grooming in the Chiloquin Area

Baths and Haircuts for Dogs and Cats of all shapes and sizes. Older or difficult dogs welcome as well as first timers and new puppies. Grooming is done in my home on South Chiloquin Rd which allows me to take as much time needed for each individual pet.

Please Call for Appointment or if you should have any questions at all. Feel free to send texts also. https://www.facebook.com/Critter-Clips-1534700626754339/ Laura Price - (520)255-3147 (AZ Phone #)

If you or someone you know is sick or elderly or would like to have soup delivered to them on Tuesday, please contact Norma Jean Wilder at 541-281-1947.

The Blessing Pot has been in operation for nearly 11 years, serving homemade soup, bread, and a cookie every Tuesday at the Chiloquin Christian Center. If you would just like to come in and have lunch, you can do that between 11:30 and 12:30 every Tuesday.

A New You Massage Carla Rambil, license number 7980

Phone number 541-783-3853. All massages are by appointment only.

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I have farm fresh chicken eggs and duck eggs. Chicken eggs are $3 per dozen. Duck eggs are $3.50 per dozen. I am at Friday Market every week or you can reach me at; Kathy Bettles (510) 847-5395.

Driving to Klamath to buy your health food? Join us as we order our food through AzureStandard.com, a health food buying group.

*Order Online Bulk food, frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy, eggs, organic foods, herbs, supplements,

household, beauty, outdoor and garden, pet foods etc. ………………and all delivered!

*Local Pickup Meet a truck every 4 weeks with your order boxed and ready to go. Pur group name is

‘Gather at the River” and out drop # is 799631*For more info Darylene Cunningham 541-783-3932

JJ’s Café American & Mexican Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Tuesday through Saturday

8am – 7pm To Go orders 541-783-9116

320 Chocktoot St, Chiloquin

We are open 7 days a week 11 am -10 pm Mon-Sat, and 2 pm-10 pm Sun

139 Chiloquin Blvd. Hwy 422, Chiloquin (503) 560-5833

We are on Facebook as The TP in Chiloquin! Please feel free to find us and follow us for updates and specials!

Antique/Thrift Store

27600 Hwy 97 N. Phone:(541) 892-6543

Winter Hours: Open 10:00-5:00. Closed Tuesdays and for rediculously bad weather.

Chiloquin Car Care Quality wash & detail

We wash & detail RV/5th wheel/travel trailers too

800-460-0786 Visit our website

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Split and delivered to Chiloquin, Sprague River and Fort Klamath areas.

Call 541-281-6548 and PLEASE leave a message.

is offering free estimates on a custom window for your home, office or personal gifts Elegant Entryways Doors Side Lites Transoms

Cabinets Fire Screens Lamps Personal Gifts

email Karen: nativedragonfly@live.com 541-591-5736

call us at 541-591-0949

Kayak and bicycle rentals, kayak & bicycle drop off, fishing poles

Visit our website

Sasquatch Hollow Kids Zipline, a Crater Lake ZipLine Adventure, is now open for the season.

Call for reservations for guaranteed departure times. Sasquatch Hollow is designed for young adventure seekers ages 5-13. Maximum weight 175 pounds maximum height 5’6”. Cost is $50 per person and includes a 2 hour adventure of Zipline’s challenge bridges and elements. www.sasquatchhollow.com 541.892.9477 29840 Highway 140 West, KLAMATH Falls Oregon 97601.

Barefoot hoof trimming. We specialize in balanced barefoot trims that conform to a horse's anatomy, which help support healthy hooves and joints. We follow the "Hoofprint Trim" method taught by the Oregon School of Natural Hoofcare, backed by years of research. All disciplines and breeds welcome. We offer a good, compassionate experience for all horses. Serving Chiloquin and surrounding area. Please contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment! Also offering handyman services. Home repair including light plumbing and electrical.

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Updated 02/15/2020 This calendar is compiled by Mata Rust. 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

Throughout the RRT season

Youth Education and Outreach Programs

A wide variety of programs will be offered by the Ross Ragland Theater for area youth. Check out the offerings for quality enrichment programs for our young people

Ross Ragland Theater Sam Burris at education@rrtheater.org

Dec. 7 – April 26 Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays 1 PM

Ranger-guided snowshoe walks

Snowshoes are provided free of charge and no previous snowshoeing experience is necessary. Walks last 2 hours, and cover 1 to 2 miles of moderate-to-strenuous terrain. Routes vary, but most walks begin at Rim Village and explore the forests and meadows along the rim of the lake. Along the way, participants discover how winter affects Crater Lake and the park’s plants and animals. Crater Lake National Park is one of the snowiest inhabited places in America, receiving an average of 43 feet of snow per year. Snowshoeing with a ranger is a fun way to experience this winter wonderland.

Crater Lake National Park www.nps.gov/crla. ccccc

Tuesdays 8 – 9 AM Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Indoor Walking Join volunteers who will help you get the most out of your walking.

Meet in the lobby of Mike’s Fieldhouse bluezonesproject@healthyklamath.org

February, 2020

Feb. 18 5:30 PM

Documentary and discussion

"Honeyland" is a film is based on events in remote mountains of rural Macedonia. Film is unrated in Turkish, Macedonian, and Serbo-Croatian with English subtitles and runs for 1 hours 26 minutes.

Klamath County Library

Feb. 19 & 20 4 – 8 PM

Klamath Farm Expo Hosting farmers and ranchers

Many vendors, booths, and activities will be on hand for youth and adults

Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 810-2424

Feb. 19 & 26 4 PM

Youth movement Month-long activities for kindergartners to grade 5 that focus on movements, warm ups, yoga, balloon bounces, and ribbon dances. Each of the four programs are at 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 19, & 26.

Klamath County Library 541 882-8894

Feb. 20 7 AM - 5 PM Feb. 21 6 AM – 2 PM

Sky Lakes Volunteer hosting the Care Wear Scrubs/Shoes/ Socks fundraiser

For just two days, the Care Wear folks will bring back to the Basin an amazing selection of Scrubs, Shoes, and Socks as hosted by the Sky Lakes Volunteers, as part of their ongoing fundraiser

Sky Lakes Medical Center, all three river conference Rooms near the Cafeteria, 2865 Daggett Ave. Call Reid Kennedy at 541.274.2038 for more info.

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campaign in support of the programs and initiatives .

Feb. 21 5 PM – family activities 6 – 7:30 PM - stargazing

Star Party, with activities geared for families with children elementary age.

A series of astronomy events has been scheduled in the Klamath Falls area to observe objects in the night sky this year. The events, referred to as star parties, are sponsored by the Klamath County Museum. Volunteer amateur astronomers will be on hand at each event to provide telescopes for viewing objects such as planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies. “Some of the most amazing sights in the night sky can only be seen during the winter,” said museum manager Todd Kepple. “We’re also looking forward to trying out a new location for this event.” To reach the site, turn from Cross Road onto Lower Klamath Lake Road, and drive 3.75 miles. The museum will provide a warming station with hot chocolate inside a hay barn at the farm.

Sukraw Farms 1800 Lower Klamath Lake Road 541 882-1000 Signs will mark the site

Feb. 21 5:30 PM

Women’s College Basketball

OIT VS WARNER PACIFIC OIT Danny Miles Court

Feb. 21 7:30 PM

Men’s College Basketball

OIT VS WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

OIT Danny Miles Court

Feb. 22 5 PM

18th Annual Red Tie Romp

18th Annual Red Tie Romp Saturday, February 22nd at 5:00pm Join us in an evening of celebration and entertainment as we raise awareness and our bidder numbers in support of the Ragland Art’s Education and Outreach Programs. Enjoy delicious bites from Mia’s and Pia’s, specialty cocktails, dinner provided by Encore Catering (Captain Jack’s Stronghold) and LIVE and silent auctions! All proceeds directly fund the Ragland’s seven revered education programs – offering more than 20,000 individual opportunities for Arts education to all students in the Basin, K-12 each year. To purchase TICKETS: ~ Call our Box Office at 884-LIVE T-F 12-5 Purchase Single Seats or a Table of 8. Table of 8 – price $700 General Admission $100 per person

Ross Ragland Theater For further details call 541-884-0651 EXT: 123 or go to www.rrtheater.org

Feb. 22 5:30 PM

Women’s College Basketball

OIT VS MULTNOMAH UNIVERSITY

OIT Danny Miles Court

Feb. 22 7:30 PM

Men’s College Basketball

OIT VS MULTNOMAH UNIVERSITY

OIT Danny Miles Court

Feb. 26 7:30 PM

Musical performance

CARLENE CARTER, FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS CARTER CASH FAMILY. CARLENE CARTER IS THE DAUGHTER OF COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS JUNE CARTER AND CARL SMITH, STEPDAUGHTER OF JOHNNY CASH, AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF

Ross Ragland Theater

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"MOTHER" MAYBELLE CARTER OF THE ORIGINAL CARTER FAMILY. HER OWN MUSICAL CAREER BEGAN IN 1970. SHE IS AN ACCOMPLISHED PERFORMER AND SONG WRITER.

Feb. 26 & 27

Sky Lakes Volunteer hosting the Americal Red Cross Blood Drive

Please join in the ever-present need for donated blood at our Blood Drive in the warmth of our meeting room, and by the warmth of people who care

Sky Lakes Medical Center, all three river conference Rooms near the Cafeteria, 2865 Daggett Ave. Call Reid Kennedy at 541.274.2038 for more info.

Feb. 27 5:30 – 6:30

Play2Learn Night All families with children 3 – 5 years old are invited participate in activities that help children be ready to learn when they enter school. Free Play2Learn bags. Dinner provided. Sponsored by Klamath County School District.

Gilchrist

Feb. 27 6 PM

Cholesterol and Heart Health

Presented by Dr. Curtis Kunkel, ND who is a board-certified naturopathic physician specializing in thyroid and adrenal disorders, natural hormone rebalancing and hard to treat conditions.

Klamath County Library

Feb. 28 Documentary screening

Two documentaries on Southern Oregon events during WWII.

Ross Ragland Theater

Feb. 29 “Bloopers and Blunders in Klamath County.”

The Klamath County Museum's fourth annual Leap Year Party

Feb. 29 7 – 11 PM

Back to the 80s 1st Annual 1980s Adult Dance Party

Put on your best 80s look and dance the night away at this benefit for the Klamath Union Class of 2020 Alcohol- and Drug-Free Graduation Party.

Yesterday’s Plaza Tickets available Eventbrite.com KU office Parents of class of 2020

Feb. 29 & March 1

Monster Truck Insanity Tour

Live A Little Productions, based in Rigby, Idaho, returns to Oregon for the 2nd year, this tour including some of the nation’s biggest and baddest monster trucks, along with wild side-by-side tough truck and UTV races for locals, and the Monster Truck Ride Experience where spectators can take a ride in a real monster truck!

Klamath County Fairgrounds

March, 2020

March 3 5:30 – 6:30

Play2Learn Night All families with children 3 – 5 years old are invited participate in activities that help children be ready to learn when they enter school. Free Play2Learn bags. Dinner provided. Sponsored by Klamath County School District.

Bonanza Elementary

March 5 5:30 – 6:30

Play2Learn Night All families with children 3 – 5 years old are invited participate in activities that help children be ready to learn when they enter school. Free Play2Learn bags. Dinner provided. Sponsored by Klamath County School District.

Keno Elementary School

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Fish Lake Resort – Winter hours begin Sept. 30. 541 949-8500 www.FishLakeResort.net. Lake of the Woods Resort – Lodge closes Jan. 2. Marina, pizza parlor, and store open Thursday through Sunday. Camp ground and cabins available throughout the year. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com 1-866-201- 4194. Rocky Point Resort – Restaurant closed until February. Marina closed until March. Motel & cabins available year around. rockypointoregon.com 541 356-2287. Odessa Store – Open 8 AM – 7 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. Discount fuel days 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. 541 356-2272. Harriman Springs Resort – Restaurant closed until spring. 541 356-0900, 844 733-2263. Quilting Sisters – Open Monday through Saturday 541 356-2218. Gardens of Joy – 541 973-3956. ---------------------------------------------------------- Dump open – Sat., 8:30 – 4 Library & Quilt – Tuesdays, 9 – noon. Fire Department Number – 541 205-4934. Rpfire.com.

Sprague River Monthly Community Meetings

Community Center Meeting (First Monday) at the Community Center @10am.

SR Community Resources Team Meeting (First Thursday) at the Community Center @6:30pm

Sheriffs Advisory Committee Meeting (Third Friday) at the Community Center @1:30pm

CAT Team Meeting (Third Saturday) at the Community Center @3:15 pm

Sprague River Fire District 3 Meeting (Third Thursday) at the Firehouse @ 5 pm

Please join us! All meetings are open to the entire community!

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National Suicide Prevention Center 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: 741-741

Emergency 911 Klamath County Animal Emergency Service Coverage Hours: 7pm - 8am, every night, direct line: 541-882-9005

If no one gets back to you within what you think is a reasonable amount of time, call Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (in Medford) at 541-282-7711

Badger Run Wildlife Rehab 541-891-2052 Reporting a non-emergency crime in Klamath County Call 541-884-4876 and use key option #4. This non-emergency call makes a report, generates an incident and is tracked but does not interfere with the emergency side of 911 dispatch. If the call is an emergency then 911 should be contacted immediately.

The Quail Trail Schedule has been revised, effective Monday 10/08/2018. The reason for the changes is to aid young adults living in Chiloquin (and surrounding areas) traveling to/from Eagle Ridge High School in Klamath Falls. The students depend on the Quail to get to/from school. Now students may ride Route 2 to get to school, and catch Route 4 to go home after school – cutting their commute time by roughly 4 hours!

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ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Art Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-281-7101) 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

Needle Arts Club Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 1:30 - 3:30 at Two Rivers Art Gallery. Have fun, learn new crafts and get help working on current projects. If you do any type of needle crafts, i.e. knit, crochet, beading,, etc. we would love to have you come join us! For information, contact Karyl Gudge (541)589-2479.

Yoga practice (and I emphasize the word practice) Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am- 11 am at the Chiloquin Community Center. Practice is geared toward those over 55. No charge, but donations for CVIP will be gratefully accepted. Any questions, call Lorna 541-783-2238.

Sunday Bible Study with Russ Smith at 9:00 am, Sprague River Friends Church 23840 3rd Ave. Sprague River

Adult Recovery Support Group “Iron Circle” Sponsored by the Klamath Tribal health and Family Services Youth and Family Guidance Center. Chiloquin on Weds 1-3 PM KTHFS YFGC Modular, 204 Pioneer St (across from the park) Adults 18 and over, open to anyone seeking support. Talking circle, smudge, prayer, sobriety, recovery encouragement Facilitator: Arwin Head For information: Monica Yellow Owl or Devery Saluskin 541-884-1841.

Calling All Veterans Chiloquin area veterans have started getting together regularly to get to know each other, exchange service-connected stories, and discuss local community issues. The group meets every Thursday morning at 9 at the Potbelly Café where they enjoy chatting while drinking coffee, eating snacks, and, for some, having breakfast. This informal get-together is open to all vets, men and women, and generally lasts an hour or so. Please feel free to join us.

Friday Night Alive Need hope?... Need purpose?… Need value?... Need something worth living for?... Let us, share our wonderful but simple story where you can find answers… hope…. purpose…. Value…through songs and stories…AND LOTS OF HEART CHECK US OUT!…JUST COME :) Every Friday Night ... 6:30 pm Intersection of Hwy 62 & Hwy 422 (S. Chiloquin Rd)

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Chiloquin FCE (Family and Community Education) We are a part of The Oregon Association for Family and Community Education. Our local community service is to raise funds for Chiloquin High School and Home School children who are headed to college. We raise these funds and have fun doing it. Our monthly meetings consist of a program provided by either the National Association for Family and Community Education, OSU Extension Service or one written by FCE members, a business meeting and a potluck lunch. If you are interested in getting more involved in your community in a relaxing friendly way, meeting some of your neighbors and getting to know more about this area, please come by and check us out. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday at 10am, usually at the Chiloquin Christian Center Community Room, but sometimes it’s at member’s homes or a field trip. You can call Sandie Bolyard (541-892-2336) or Judy Pedder (541-783-3227). We look forward to meeting you. Chiloquin Women’s Prayer Warriors Place: Annie and Caroles house.135 S. Charley Ave, Chiloquin Phone: 541-621-7163 Time: 10 am When: Second Monday of each month

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 Community Tourism ACTION Team 6:30pm, Chiloquin Community Center, 1st Thursday evening of each month (except July, will be the 11th). Everyone is invited! We cover all the great projects our Team is working on to create a better tomorrow for Chiloquin. Granters come and speak at our meetings, we have Project Leader reports and the many Project Teams divide in groups and discuss their agenda. This is a very inviting, filled with an enthusiastic forward movement, very positive, and organized group of concerned citizens. We have around 77 supporters which include businesses, organizations, foundations, partners, and investors. Projects include: Beautification, City Mapping, River Mapping, River Accesses, Economic Development, Marketing, Community Development, Increased Outdoor Recreation, and Tourism (which included welcome baskets to new comers) Note: We welcome any new names and phone numbers. We are an ACTION Team. This means we are all about action! Our accomplishments and plans show this it true. Be an ACTION team player and enjoy being a part of this worth-while Team who cares about Chiloquin. Please call: Judy Pate 541-783-2428 (pls use cell ph to call) Thanks!

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

Two Rivers Camera Club We meet at the Two Rivers Art Gallery in Chiloquin at 3:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month. Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.

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Chiloquin Fire & Rescue Board Meeting 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm. At the McLaughlin Training Center, 102 Schonchin St, Chiloquin OR 97624.

Chiloquin Vector Control The Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Wed of each month except for November and December at the Chiloquin Community Center Conference Room at 6:30PM The agenda includes discussions about mosquito control, mosquito monitoring, bill paying, budget issues and general management concerns. The public is encouraged to attend and offer public comments at the end of each meeting. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible.

Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wed of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome! Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. All area residents are invited to attend.

Chiloquin City Council Meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.

High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen The GENERAL MEETING is held at 7PM on the second Tuesday of the month at Waffle Hut & Eatery 106 Main St, Klamath Falls. We have NO meetings at all in August, and December meetings are held as announced each year. Come early to eat and socialize.

Board meetings are held at Mazatlán on Washburn every Third Tuesday of the month. Pack Clinic meetings are the Fourth Tuesday of each month at Red Rooster's. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertTrailRiders Chiloquin Care Program The Chiloquin Food Pantry Board Meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of each month after the Vegetable Connection. People of the community are welcome to attend. Only board members can vote on issues.

Chiloquin Fire & Rescue - Volunteer Opportunities: Firefighter, EMS, Apparatus Operator, Driver, Support, Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Facilities Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance. 541-783-3860

Two Rivers Art Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.

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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 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

Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. Evening volunteer: The library is open until 6pm on Tuesdays, Weds and Thursdays. We would really appreciate a volunteer who could help us out with closing tasks for the last hour or so on these days (especially Tuesdays). 2. Story time: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help. 3. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 4. Honor collections: These are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”. 5. Help with sorting donations. 6. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so. Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 541-783-3315.

Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President – Lorelle Piazza 541-783-3033, Secretary - Christy Dugger 707-499-1660

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 3rd Wed of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room. CVIP now accepts credit/debit cards for room rental payments.

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The Chiloquin News is an email newsletter of events in Chiloquin, Oregon plus some general interest weather and earth news. The newsletter is compiled and edited by Joan Rowe and is free of charge to anyone who wants to receive it. If you are interested in receiving the Chiloquin News, email 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 event information posted in the CN is by submissions to the CN. The Chiloquin News does not reveal, share or distribute the email addresses of subscribers for any reason whatsoever. For additional information on the town of Chiloquin, Oregon, visit www.chiloquin.com. For information about activities in the surrounding areas of the towns of Chiloquin, Ft. Klamath and Rocky Point visit www.CraterLakesBackyard.com For information on the Region, contact Klamath County’s Official Tourism Agency, Discover Klamath. The Welcome Center is open M-F 9-5 and is located at 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls. 541 882-1501. Email: Info@DiscoverKlamath.com Website https://www.discoverklamath.com/ Archived copies of the ChiloquinNews can be found at http://chiloquinnews.wordpress.com/

If you are signed up but are not receiving the Chiloquin News, it’s because your email provider has either blocked it or sent it to spam. If it has just gone to spam, and you can find it there, then you can use that email to set up an email filter, telling your provider to never send it to spam. If it has been blocked, that is more difficult. When it is blocked it never even gets to your account. CenturyLink is notorious for blocking the Chiloquin News, but other providers have also done so. You could try calling CenturyLink to ask that it be ‘unblocked’ – good luck with that! Otherwise you could open a gmail account to receive the Chiloquin News, or you could read it at the online archive at https://chiloquinnews.wordpress.com/ As for the reason it is being blocked, it’s because it goes out to a large number of people and email providers tend to label those emails as spam. When the mail is blocked I can’t even reply to your queries. If the words ‘Chiloquin News’ appear anywhere in the text, the message will be blocked. The mail is doomed right from the start because it’s coming from the address ChiloquinNews@gmail.com. Please let me know if you have not been receiving the newsletter. I would like to keep track. Thanks, Joan