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Photos from the 2013 Independence Day Parade.

For a list of parade winners, turn to page 2.

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Independence Day Festivities a Success The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce and its event committee would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make the 2013 Independence Day Jamboree, Parade, and Fireworks a success. By volunteering, sponsoring, or donating to this event, these people have given back to the entire community.

•Jamboree and Parade Sponsors/Donors: Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty, Diamond Home Improvement, Klamath Basin Equipment, American Sanitation, Waste Management, Diamond West Cleaning, and Crater Lake Trolley.

•Fireworks Sponsors: Pacific Power, City of Klamath Falls, Basin Mediactive LLC, Herald and News, Gold Dust Potatoes, Klamath Falls Downtown Association, Collins Products, Best Western Olympic Inn, Bullet Rental and Sales, Atrio Health Plans, Knife River, TEAM Klamath, Columbia Forest Products, Amerititle, High Desert Hospice, Klamath County, Smith Bates Printing and Design, Sizzler, M’Bellish, Floyd A Boyd, F&D Carpets, Klam-

ath Public Employees Federal Credit viding food and/or activities. Our Union, Gene Thomas Country parade was the largest it has been in Financial, Basin Tire Service, Wash- the last few years and we sincerely ington Federal, Baney Corporation, Timbermill Shores, and Holliday Jewelry.

We’d also like to thank Nephilim for providing live music in Veteran’s Park. Big thanks also to the Civil Air Patrol for keeping the parking situation under control, Klamath Falls Young Life for helping control our fireworks fall-out zone, and Dragonfly TransiDebbie Douglas and Tori Haley help prepare tions for helping downtown for the parade. with cleanup on Main and Spring Streets. thank the parade entrants for makOf course the event wouldn’t be ing that possible. possible without the vendors who Many individuals were instrumenparticipated in the event by protal in planning and executing the fes-

tivities and the Chamber would like to thank its event committee: Brian Gailey (Brian Gailey Photography), Debbie Douglas (JELD-WEN), Victoria Haley (Microtel), and Lori Burns (Joann Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund). Several other volunteers helped the day of the event including John Massie, Eva Massie, Mark McCrary, Dan Keppen, Angee and Josh Wright, Joe Spendolini, Rob Cardoza, Holly and Jacob Loomis, Omar Alvarado, Chuck and Shon Moses, Rob Worthington, Nicole McNerney, Emily and Moriah, and Marcus Tramp.

And last but definitely not least, the Chamber wants to thank the City Parks, Street, Klamath County Fire District #1, and the Police Departments for working with us to ensure the event was fun, organized, and safe for all involved.

Thanks to everyone for helping us put together a fun, successful event.

Independence Day Parade Winners The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Independence Day Parade (by category): • Civic/Government – CTroop 1-82 Cavalry Army National Guard • Club – Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Association • Commercial – Gino’s Café and Sports Bar • Family/Individual – Auslam Family Pelican Springs • Fraternal – Klamath Falls Shrine Club Tin Lizzies • Youth – YMCA Cheerleaders • Non-Profit – Klamath Falls Farmers Market Association • Religious – Evergreen Baptist Fellowship • School – Kellie Wilson’s It’s Not Me, It’s You Short Film Trophies will be presented to

the winners at noon on Thursday, July 18th at the Chamber offices, 205 Riverside Drive Suite A. Many organizations, businesses, and families displayed their creativity while embracing this year’s parade theme – “4th on the Farm.” Tori Haley, event committee, said, “This year’s parade really showcased some of the best of our community. Lots of creativity and patriotism were on display.”

The Chamber and its events committee would like to thank all the parade entrants for making the parade enjoyable.

If you have any questions or for more information, visit the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce on the web at www.klamath.org or call (541) 884-5193.

This year’s parade featured many old tractors, like this 1928 Rumely driven by Todd Kepple from the Klamath County Museum.

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Leadership Klamath 2013-2014 Enrollment Opens

The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Leadership Klamath 2013/2014. The program creates a comprehensive and objective awareness of the Klamath community in action.

Through site visits, tours and interactive programs, participants will gain a better understanding of community issues and a great appreciation of our community’s resources. Topics and themes on program days include: •Arts/Culture/Tourism •Agriculture & Natural Resources •Government & Legal System •History, Education, Media & Communications •Social Services, Health & Emergency Services The program consists of ten oneday sessions over the course of a ten month period. The program fosters commitment to our region and develops leaders to meet the demands of the future. Since its inception, more than 270 people have graduated from this distinguished and popular pro-

gram. Leadership Klamath identifies and motivates emerging leaders and develops their potential for community leadership by exposing them to the realities, opportunities and challenges facing of our area. The program challenges class participants to become more involved in the decision-making process of Klamath County in political, social and business arenas.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program can contact the Chamber at 541-884-5193 or visit www.klamath.org. Registrants who sign up before August 15, 2013 will receive a $50 discount. Deadline for registration is August 29, 2013.

The first session will begin September 19th and continues every third Thursday through June 2014. For more information on how you or your company can become involved, or to register for the program please call the Chamber office at (541) 8845193 or visit www.klamath.org.

Jeffrey Rowe paddles Lake Ewauna as part of the Leadership Klamath tour on history and heritage.

Stacy Brainard receives a plaque for successfully completing Leadership Klamath.

George Ormsbee receives a plaque for successfully completing Leadership Klamath. Mark McCrary and Jeff Mortimore also celebrated successful completion of the program (picture not available).

Leadership Klamath 2012/2013 participants Chelsea Shearer and Tara Bair enjoy a kayak tour of Lake Ewauna provided by Roe Outfitters.

Register for Leadership Klamath 2013/2014 by August 15th to receive a $50 discount. Call (541) 884-5193 for more details.

Geoffrey Jensen is ready for the tour.

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Discover Klamath Continues as Tourism Agency

Discover Klamath is the official tourism agency for Klamath County.

We operate under a contract with the county, which the elected County Commissioners have governance over. Discover Klamath has operated as the official tourism agency since 2008. The original contract was for a 5 year period, which was to end on December 31st of this year. There was an option for County Commissioners to extend the contract without requiring a full bid process, which they chose to exercise.

Discover Klamath could not be more honored to be continuing as the tourism agency for Klamath County. We have a small staff, two full-time employees and one parttime employee, but we are excited about what we do. We spend time exploring Klamath County because we understand the value of having an “experience” to share with potential visitors. We also know that there is no such thing as “I’m bored” if an individual genuinely wants to find ways to enjoy his or her days.

Klamath County is filled with opportunities for outdoor recreation year round. Sure, it snows here, that’s why cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and dog-sled races are such big deals.

It is also gorgeous during the summer without being too hot, which is perfect weather for our many lakes,

Mark Fay, M.D. Scott Stevens, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye

Klamath Basin Brewing Brings Home Medals

Klamath Basin Brewing once again walked away with medals at the North American Brewers Associarivers and streams. White water tion Competition in June . Their rafting, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, Crystal Springs IPA won gold in the paddle boarding, waterskiing and Double/Imperial Red Ale category much more are available. We are also and their Vanilla Porter won silver in fortunate to have a vast geocaching the Herbed/Spiced Beer category. system in Klamath County, which is a Both can be found at the Creamery recreation available year-round.

Brewpub and Grill, home of KlamRecreation isn’t the only thing we ath Basin Brewing. have to offer. There is also a wide Now in its 17th year, the NABA array of cultural and culinary delights Awards are considered one of the available. From the Ross Ragland most prestigious beer judging events Theater to the Linkville Playhouse, of the year. The competition proa show is usually ready to entertain. vides an opportunity for commerThe restaurants in the area range cially produced beers to be judged from decadent steakhouses like against the best beers in the country.

Rooster’s Chop House to authentic The event is conducted as a single Indian fare at Indian Hurry Curry. blind sampling followed by rank There is something for every palate ordering of the entries within given and budget. categories. Judges include brew There is much, much more in masters from major national brewerour county, and Discover Klamath loves talking about it. We print ads in various sources, produce a quarterly magazine, utilize social media, and produce television and radio commercials. We also attend trade shows, events, conventions and conferences in order to spread the word of Klamath County to the ears of those who are in the market to discover “Oregon Unexpected”.

If you are interested in the work of Discover Klamath, or would like to volunteer in the Welcome Center, please come by 205 Riverside Drive, or call Dahniel at 541-882-1501.

by: Dahniel Ferris, In-County Programs Manager, Discover Klamath

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ies and small, independent breweries as well as beer journalists and certified judges. Last year NABA officials tasted more than 1,400 beers judging the competition.

Competition this year came from large breweries, such as Anheuser Busch, to small breweries like Klamath Basin Brewing. Head Brewer, Corey Zschoche, indicates their Crystal Springs India Pale Ale is popular for the dominating citrus and pine hop flavors which still allow malt aromas to linger in the background. He added that the chocolate and coffee flavors of the robust Vanilla Porter work well with the vanilla beans that are used in production. Both are available on tap or in 22 ounce bottles. The Creamery Brewpub and Grill is also carrying Linkville Lager, the summer seasonal of Klamath Basin Brewing.

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Pacific Connector Files Application to Construct Natural Gas Pipeline

On June 6, 2013, Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, LP (Pacific Connector) s filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to construct, own and operate a natural gas transmission pipeline in southern Oregon.

The Pacific Connector pipeline would deliver approximately 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to the Jordan Cove Energy Project in Coos Bay, Oregon in addition to serving other potential markets along the proposed pipeline route. At Coos Bay, Jordan Cove would cool the natural gas to form liquefied natural gas for export to growing Asia-Pacific energy markets.

“This filing marks a significant step forward for Pacific Connector,” said Robert Peacock, Project Manager for Pacific Connector pipeline. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with state and federal officials to bring this project to fruition.”

The FERC is the lead agency in a multi-agency review of Pacific Connector’s application to determine if it complies with all environmental, safety and security requirements and conditions of federal, state and local agencies, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Pacific Connector will continue

to work with landowners, regulators and affected communities throughout the permitting process to provide project information and address community questions. Pacific Connector anticipates receiving approval from the FERC by mid-year 2014.

In addition to the value of enhanced energy infrastructure, Pacific Connector will provide direct economic benefits throughout southern Oregon. The project will cost approximately $1.7 billion, and pay an estimated $14.7 million each year in taxes to counties it crosses. More than 1,000 construction jobs will be created for up to two years to build the pipeline, with a peak construction workforce of approximately 1,400, many of which will be hired locally.

“Pacific Connector will bring much-needed economic growth to Southern Oregon,” said Representative Bruce Hanna of the Oregon State Legislature. “Because Pacific Connector will interconnect with Williams Company’s existing Grants Pass Lateral Pipeline, Southern Oregon will benefit from an increased availability of natural gas – with no cost to ratepayers. This is a win for gas consumers and Southern Oregon’s economy while generating needed long-term tax revenue.”

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KBHBA Golf Tournament Supports Womens Shelter

Title Sponsor Seasons Change Energy Solutions and the members of the Klamath Basin Home Builders Association are excited to host the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament.

The Golf Committee is proud to partner with the Klamath Falls Gospel Mission to support their mission of building a much needed Women’s Shelter in Klamath Falls. The shelter will be built with donations and grants thanks to our generous community and house women and families in need of a safe haven.

The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Shield Crest Golf Course. This scramble style tournament will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start and include 18 holes of golf, a cart, lunch and a

chance to win great prizes. Cost is just $300 per team or $75 per player.

Foursomes are not required, KBHBA is glad to put individuals on teams to enjoy the day. Join in the fun by calling Rachael at 541-8848570. Registration forms are available on the KBHBA website: www. kbhba.org under the community tab or call 541-884-8570.

KBHBA reminds you that whenever you have work done on your home, business or yard contact a contractor that is licensed through the CCB as well as a member of the Klamath Basin Home Builders Association. See our website for a list of reputable contractors in our area: www.kbhba.org/directory.

Washington Federal Promotes Jenine Stuedli to Assistant Vice President

Washington Federal has promoted branch manager Jenine Stuedli to Assistant Vice President, announced Simon Powley, Washington Federal’s Retail Banking Group Manager and Senior Vice President.

Stuedli, a resident of Klamath Falls, currently serves as Branch Manager of Washington Federal’s Sixth Street branch in Klamath Falls.

She has been in this role for six Ice Cream Social at Baldwin Hotel Museum years. Previous experience includes working as a branch manager with US Bank and as a regional operaAn old-fashioned ice cream social wit,” said Caroline Hansen, lead will be offered Sunday, July 21, at the collections assistant for the Klamath tions manager and branch superviBaldwin Hotel Museum, 31 Main St. County Museums. “We really appre- sor with Klamath First Federal and in Klamath Falls. ciate the support of museum patrons Sterling Bank. Stuedli has 14 years Tickets for the event are $20 who are willing to contribute to our of experience in the banking indusper person, with proceeds to benefit effort to preserve vintage garments.” try.

Stuedli earned her bachelor degree a campaign to purchase archival storIce cream with a wide variety of in global business administration age materials for the museum. toppings and a cookie will be served from the University of Portland’s Tone Deaf, a barbershop by volunteers at the museum.

Pamplin School of Business. She quartet from Ashland, will perform Tickets must be purchased graduated from Butte Valley High during the social. in advance at the Klamath County School.

She is active in the Klam“These gentlemen performed Museum, 1451 Main St. To reserve ath Falls community and currently before a packed house at the Baldwin tickets with a bank card, call the muserves on the Hospital Authority back in April, and we look forward seum at (541) 883-4208.

Board, City of Klamath Falls Budto hearing more of their talent and get Committee and Friends of the Children Board. Additionally, Stuedli is a member of the Oregon Banker’s

Association, Oregon Entrepreneurial Forum and the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors group.

She is also a volunteer for the United Way and a graduate of Leadership Klamath.

In her leisure time, Stuedli enjoys spending time with family and participating in various outdoor activities, including camping, white water rafting, boating and vacationing.

Washington Federal operates over 180 offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. Established in 1917, the Company provides residential real estate loans, commercial real estate financing, consumer deposit accounts, and business banking.

To find out more about the Company, please visit our website.

The Company uses its website to distribute financial and other material information about the Company, which is routinely posted on and accessible at www.washingtonfederal. com.

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Upcoming Events Chamber Events

Greeters

Greeters Hosted by Yellow Book at 205 Riverside Drive July 11 8 to 9 a.m.

Greeters Klamath Rental Housing Association 4509 S. 6th St. #314 August 8 8 to 9 a.m.

Greeters Staples 2206 Washburn Way July 25 8 to 9 a.m.

After Hours Social Hosted by Waste Management at the Klamath Falls Gems July 25th 6:35 p.m.

RSVP to (541) 884-5193

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Flippin’ Treasures Celebrates Grand Opening

Save the Date!

2013 Academy for Business Excellence September 11-13, 2013

Visit www.klamath.org for more information on these events and more!

Why can’t second hand shopping carry clothes in the store, we just be a little more glam. A few pretty don’t have the room. lights, some paint and really low We do sell just about everything prices - that’s us. else, depending on the day who It has been so fun putting it all knows what you will find. We together. I love having the chance to had about a dozen fans when we decorate with all the beautiful things opened, today I think we have 2. that come into the shop.

You have to get it when you see it.

Not that it’s all pretty, moving that Just in the few days we’ve been open wet tile saw around is difficult and we’ve had several people return for Klamath Art Association July Exhibit we had a vice in here that must have a second shot at an item that had The Weaving Guilds of Oregon is Oregon. The Weaving Guilds of Or- weighed 20 lbs. already sold.

July’s featured exhibit at the Klamegon (WeGO) was formed as a state We carry all the usuals, dishes, Flippin’ Treasures is located at ath Art Gallery. “Threads to New wide organization in 1982 to share books, jewelry, tools, electronics and 2006 Oregon Avenue in Klamath Worlds – A Collection of Fiber information, resources, education such, but we also end up with some Falls. For more information, call Arts” will be on exhibit beginning and to promote fiber arts throughvery unusual pieces, right now we (541) 273-3547 or visit them on the Sunday, July 7th through Sunday, out Oregon. This show will travel all have some child size cobblers molds, web at www.flippintreasures.com.

July 28th. A public reception for over Oregon during the year. designer purses and a “ginger ail” the Guild will be held on Sunday, Today’s fiber artists continue to colored telegraph insulator. We don’t July 7th from noon to 4 pm. The art pursue the ancient art of weaving: gallery located at 120 Riverside Drive making wool yarn into rugs, silk and and is open Thursdays through new synthetic fibers into scarves and Mondays from 12 noon to 4 pm. garments; cotton and recycled fibers Admission is always free. For addiand items into wall hangings and tional information about this exhibit other items specially designed by the and to learn more about the historic artists.

J. Eric Brunswick, M.D. Thomas C. Koch, M.D. Klamath Art Gallery, call 541-883The Weaving Guilds of Oregon 1833 or visit the website at http:// and Klamath Spinners & Weavers Licensed Physician On Duty • On Site X-Ray, Lab, EKG klamathartgallery.blogspot.com.

Guild hope you will enjoy your visit Evaluation • Treatment • Physicals “Threads to New Worlds – A Collec- to this great collection of fiber arts.

Occupational Health Services • Insurance Billing Laura L. Moore, M.D. Kathie J. Lang, M.D. tion of Fiber Arts” features various fiber arts created by artists from the Open mOn-Fri 8-7, Sat 9-6, Sun & hOlidayS 9-3 16 guilds in Oregon. This exhibit is 3737 ShaSta Way, Suite a • Klamath FallS part of a year-long traveling exhibit sponsored by the Weaving Guilds of (541) 883-2337 • Fax: (541) 883-2504

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Dream Savers Program Helps Local Business Open

Did you know that when you shop or donate to Goodwill, you create jobs in the Basin area?

Goodwill’s Mission Services office in Klamath Falls provides many programs to help people with disadvantages get job skills and training needed to become self sufficient. Below is another Goodwill graduate success story on how your donations help change lives We want to congratulate Tracy Ottmar on her new business named Bliss Salon opened in May using the Dream$avers Program.

This program is a matched savings program that has either a 3:1 or a 4:1 match depending on income and the chosen goal. Tracy was eligible for the 4:1 match which allowed her to save $2,000 and get $8,000 in match money from the Dream$avers program. Bliss Salon is a full service beauty salon offering the following services:

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Relay for Life July 27th In a little over 2 weeks more than 50 teams and over 700 participants will take to the track at Henley High School to CELEBRATE the cancer survivors in their lives, REMEMBER those they have lost to this dreaded disease and FIGHT BACK to find a cure!

Beginning at 10 am on Saturday, July 27th, Relay for Life of Klamath County invites the community to join us at the Henley High School track; there will be entertainment including music from the bands Wired and FatSexy, activities including Mister Relay, Relay Races, watermelon eating contest, Fundraising by the many teams will include a Dunk the Deputy or Politician Tank, Water slide, jump houses, Christmas in July, Participate in a Life size Clue Game, BINGO and much, much more!

If you are a cancer survivor, and that includes anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis no matter how recently, please join us at 11:30 for the Survivor lap and then head in to the Survivor Tent to enjoy a wonderful lunch for you and a guest

provided by Wubba’s. At 10:00pm will be the Luminaria Ceremony to remember and honor loved ones lost to or in the battle with cancer.

Relay For Life isn’t just for the participants who have worked hard throughout the year with their teams raising money to fight this dreaded disease; It is for the entire community to come out and celebrate, have fun, be moved, have time to reflect, have some quality family time and be involved with something so important.

Relay For Life provides necessary dollars to fund cancer research globally, as well as, helping local cancer patients and their families with much needed services during, probably, the most difficult time of their life.

So if you have ever been “touched” by cancer, please join us, even for just an hour, and see what Relay For Life is all about; We bet you will be surprised at what you find.

For more information, contact Becky Collins at kfteamd@gmail. com or 541-281-4050 or Erika George at klamathrelay@gmail.com or 541-880-8704

• Hair: cuts, relaxers, perms, colors, shampoo, conditioning, curling, reconstructing, weaving, waving.

• Nails: manicures, pedicures, Shellac, sculptured nails.

• Skin Care: facials, waxing, massage, spray tanning, ear piercing, eyelash extensions.

The picture is Tracy in front of her sign at the Bliss Salon located at 4334 South 6th Street which is open for business Monday through Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday by appointment. You can reach Tracy at 541-591-6060.

Lead Based Paint Certification Class If you have any questions regarding the Dream$avers or any of our Scheduled for August 7th other programs and services you can contact Pam Redding at 541-882Contractors in need of lead paint tion, repair, and painting projects 3137. certification can gain the necessary that disturb lead-based paint in training and credits by attending homes, child care facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified KBHBA’s Renovation, Repair and Paint Certification class on Wednes- by EPA and use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved day, August 7, 2013. The class is training providers to follow lead-safe from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and counts work practices. toward 8 hours of elective credits Be sure to “Renovate Right” when renewing a Contractor License and become a certified contractor. in Oregon. Common renovation, KBHBA reminds property owners repair, and painting activities that that whenever you have work done disturb lead-based paint (like sandCertified Public Accountants, PC on your home, business or yard ing, cutting, replacing windows, and more) can create hazardous lead dust contact a contractor that is licensed through the CCB as well as a memand chips which can be harmful to Todd Goebel, CPA, MBA Lois M. Snyder, LTC ber of the Klamath Basin Home adults and children.

But with careful DeAnn M. Bogart, CPA Joanne Angel Builders Association. See our website work practices and thorough cleanfor a list of reputable contractors in up, renovations can be done safely.

Individual · Business · Trusts · Estates our area: www.kbhba.org/directory EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and 430 Walnut Avenue · Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or call kbhba at 541-884-8570.

Painting Rule (RRP Rule) lowers (541) 884-8121 Fax (541) 883-1421 the risk of lead contamination from home renovation activities. It requires that firms performing renova-

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Christina’s Notes Golf Benefit Scheduled The Triad School is hosting their annual “Christina’s Notes” Golf Benefit at Shield Crest Golf Course on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 9:00am.

This benefit celebrates the arts in Southern Oregon while supporting Triad’s award winning music program. Mrs. Christina Wehr served as an icon in our local arts community while she fought a terminal illness for seven years. Through her tribulations she served as a role model for thousands of children and adults throughout the Klamath Basin and beyond. She taught and inspired children through the Triad music and arts program and could be seen performing throughout the Basin in dozens of shows. More than likely, she took the stage at the same time she was battling through chemotherapy. We are pleased to honor her legacy by raising awareness and support for her love of music and arts in the Klamath Basin. The majority of prizes focus on local arts such as season tickets to our own Linkville Theater, or entertainment at the Ross Ragland Theater.

Christina’s legacy includes Triad’s vibrant performing arts program which offers students many opportunities in band, choir, orchestra and theater. Mrs. Christina Wehr was at the heart of this tremendous program and had been involved with all aspects of Triad arts since the school opened in 1995. She led her students to numerous state music finals and assisted her students in award win-

ning placement. Her students could also be seen performing around town in local theaters and on the large venues such as the Ross Ragland.

Mrs. Wehr herself, was part of and performed alongside her husband in dozens of plays with her husband, David Wehr, including their last play together, Scrooge. Mrs. Wehr directed countless Triad School plays as well as a bi-annual student musical program. All of Christina Wehr’s dedication and hard work to the arts has been a direct benefit to the Triad School through being the recipient of eight straight Oregonian Cups!

The golf event is a four person scramble with several fun twists introduced. Entry is $65 per person ($55 for Shieldcrest members) Shieldcrest will also offer a BBQ dinner with an ice cream sundae bar as part of the entry fee.

We greatly appreciate any support you can provide to us and also invite you and your friends to join us at this fun event! Thank you in advance for your honoring the legacy of Mrs. Christina Wehr and keeping the arts alive!

To join or support the event please call Shieldcrest at 541 - 884-1493 Jennifer Smith 408-460-4477 Janeene Ryckewaert 541-892-8470 Terri Alexander 541-882-6756 Curtis/Lisa 541-331-9608 The Triad School at 541-885-7940

Free Radio Advertising for New Members

Basin Mediactive, LLC is offering new Klamath County Chamber of Commerce members $500 in radio advertising. This is a great way to get your business and your message in front of the Basin’s largest listening audience.

After you join the Chamber, you’ll be contacted by a Basin Mediactive, LLC Advertising professional. The radio pro will meet with you and then set up your one week, $500

bonus schedule. Free advertising and free advice from the Klamath Basin’s most trusted media company.

For more information on this offer or Chamber membership, visit www.klamath.org or call (541) 884-5193. Chamber membership is affordable and starts at just $129.00 per year. Members enjoy special promotions, free event listings, many networking opportunities and much, much more.

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Prepare for Taxes Throughout the Year to Reduce Tax Sticker Shock

Taxes aren’t just about meeting the April 15th deadline. Establishing a year-round tax planning can help you achieve your financial goals.

You may be just starting your career, or transitioning to a new job, building a nest egg, saving for college or planning for retirement. The guidance from a CPA becomes is key in getting the most from your financial resources and charting the course to financial security.

It is important that you properly estimate your tax withholding. If an insufficient amount of taxes is withheld, you may end up owing a substantial sum, including penalties and interest, when you file your tax return.

Choosing the correct withholding amount for your salary or wages is a matter of completing Form W-4 worksheets, providing an updated Form W-4 when your circumstances change, it is necessary to adjust your W-4, which deals with withholding.

Two factors determine the amount of income tax your employer withholds from your regular pay: the amount you earn, and the information regarding filing status and withholding allowances that you provide your employer on Form W-4. If you accurately complete all Form W-4 worksheets and you do not have significant nonwage income (e.g., interest and dividends), it is likely that your employer will withhold an amount close to the tax you owe on your return. In the following cases, however, accurate completion of the Form W-4 worksheets alone will not guarantee that you will have the correct amount of

tax withheld: • When you are married and both spouses work • When you are working more than one job • When you have nonwage income, such as interest, dividends, alimony, unemployment compensation, or self-employment income • When you will owe other taxes on your return, such as selfemployment tax or household employment tax • When your withholding is based on obsolete W-4 information for a substantial part of the year (e.g., you’ve gotten married, gotten divorced, gained a dependent, experienced income fluctuations) To ensure that you have the correct amount of tax withheld, consult your CPA or obtain a copy of IRS Publication 919. It should help you compare the total tax to be withheld for the year to the tax you anticipate owing on your return. It can also help you determine any additional amount you may need to withhold from each paycheck to avoid owing taxes when you file your return. Alternatively, it may help you identify if you are having too much tax withheld.

Accounting Associates, Certified Public Accountants, PC is a full service accounting firm located at 430 Walnut Avenue, Klamath Falls, OR. 97601. 541-884-8121. Our experienced and professional staff is also available to meet your business and personal accounting needs by special appointment.

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Chamber Golf Tournament a Success The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make its 2013 Swing Into Summer Golf Tournament a success: • Our Sponsors: Seasons Change Energy Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning, Fisher Nicholson Realtors, Charter Business, Basin Mediactive LLC, Klamath Basin Home Builders Association, Basin Tire Service, AFLAC, Klamath Falls Airport, Amerititle, AG-SENSE, Atrio Health Plans, Clean Energy Works of Oregon, Take Shape for Life with the Picards, Yummy’s Cowboy Cuisine, Pelican Pointe Assisted Living, JM Solutions, Floyd A

Boyd, Winema Electric, Lost River Fire, Henri’s Roofing of Oregon inc, Herald and News.

• Our Donors: Mia and Pia’s Pizzeria and Brewhouse, The Ledge, Klamath Basin Brewing, Ross Ragland Theater, Sterling Savings Bank, Reames, Microtel, Studio 505, Sysco Foods, American Red Cross, County Cork Collectibles, Kla-Mo-Ya, Crave, Michele’s Simply Sweet, Sherwin Williams, and Washington Federal.

• Our Volunteers: Bridgitte Griffin, and Eva Massie.

The Chamber would also like to thank Laine and the staff at Reames for their help pulling together this tournament.

Photos from the tournament (from top right): The Suppliers take home the prize of 1st Gross, Team Studio 505 wins 2nd Gross, The MoJos win 1st Net, Team Crawford/Maupin/Merhoff wins 2nd Net, and the staff from title sponsor Seasons Change Heating and Air Conditioning smile for the camera.

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Chocolate Making Class on July 18th

Our next Raw Organic Chocolate Workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th. We pretty much guarantee you will LOVE this workshop, especially tasting the lovely raw chocolate treats we make in class. Lisa Weatherby, a student at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, will lead this class.

You will learn to make superhealthy and delicious raw chocolate treats. These treats, made with raw, organic, unprocessed ingredients, are perfect for guilt-free whole foods enjoyment. Lisa will talk to us about the health benefits of raw chocolate as we work with our ingredients to create our own signature health foods. The chocolates can be customized to each person’s own dietary needs or health issues.

All students will take home a

handout with recipes, instructions and notes. Join us for this workshop and learn to make your own raw chocolates. We’ll taste our lovely creations with a glass of red wine from 12 Ranch Wines – our local Bonanza winery. It doesn’t get any better than this – dark chocolate and red wine.

You must register and pay $32 in advance by calling 541-205-2139 or emailing ronda@greenwayecomart. com. Green Way carries all the raw and organic ingredients used in the recipes.

In a couple of hours you will learn to create and enjoy delicious, healthy chocolate you can easily make at home and feel good about eating.

These lovely treats are perfect for every day and every occasion.

Warehouse Available for Rent Airport Business Center, Washburn Way has available for rent a 900 sq.ft. heated warehouse with office and restroom, as well as a 4,000 sq. ft. warehouse with office. Both offer parking and are located in a high traffic location. Interested? Give Wayne a call at (541) 892-9737 or (541) 882-4099.

Running out of room? Need selfstorage? Best Homes Storage has 10x15, 10x20 & 12x20 units available for rent.

The family business has been a part of the Klamath Basin for over 50-years and keeping it going to serve the community is important to us. This could not have been accomplished without customer loyalty and referrals.

We extend a huge “thank you” to our current customers and look forward to meeting and serving the needs of our new customers.

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Top 10 Summer Energy-Saving Tips You can keep your home more comfortable this summer and keep your energy bill down. Pacific Power suggests these tips: 1. Set your air conditioner thermostat as high as comfortable: 78ºF or higher when you’re at home, and 85ºF when you’re away.

2. Have your central air conditioner tuned up and clean or replace filters monthly.

3. Minimize indoor heat: run the dryer and dishwasher at night on hot days and let your dishes air dry.

It’s best to avoid the use of major appliances between 2 and 8 p.m.

4. Set your water heater to 120ºF. 5. Keep the blinds and windows closed during the day and open at night.

6. Window, ceiling and wholehouse fans also are low-cost ways to

keep your home a little cooler.

7. Wash clothes in cold water and clean the lint filter in the dryer after every use.

8. Eliminate, or deactivate, extra freezers or refrigerators if you can, especially if they spend the summer outdoors or in a garage.

Better yet, have your old refrigerator or freezer picked up for proper recycling and earn a cash incentive.

9. Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use. Plug home electronics into power strips and turn off the power strips when the equipment is not in use.

10. If you have a pool: consider slowly reducing pool filtration time by 30 minute increments daily. Keep on reducing the time as long as the water appears clean.

Learn more at bewattsmart.com

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Renewing Members

The following Klamath County Chamber of Commerce members renewed their membership for another year:

Accounting Associates Back to Health Chiropractic Basin Fertilizer and Chemical Century 21 Showcase Realtors Cimarron Inn Cross Timbers Baptist Church Days Inn Eve A. Oldenkamp Attorney at Law Frank Oleson Ganong Gold Dust Potato Processors Golden Eagle Motel Golden West Motel Holliday Jewelry

Klamath Falls Elks Lodge

Klamath Basin Habitat for Humanity Klamath Basin Senior Citizen

Sheldon’s Machine Shop

Klamath County Association of Realtors Klamath Crisis Center

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Klamath Family Head Start Lorentz Bruun Co Inc McDonald’s of Klamath Falls Midland Empire Insurance Mountain View Physical Therapy O’Hair & Riggs Funeral Chapel Oil Can Henry’s Oregon State Employment Dept.

Newest Members Mac and Cheese Steaks 2380 S. 6th St, (541) 887-7252 Mobile food unit specializing in philly cheesesteaks and mac and cheese. With various styles of weekly specials.

Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline 1400 NW Marshall St, Ste 529, Portland, OR (503) 432-8153 Pacific Connector is a proposed natural gas pipeline connecting Malin to Coos Bay in order to deliver clean natural gas to the Jordan Cove LNG export project.

OSU Research & Extension Center Party Time Enterprises Rocky Point Resort Steve Kandra Farms Superior Fence Trinity Photography Yainix Ranch

Is your business or organization a member of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce? Call (541) 884-5193 to join.

Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff 2013 Executive Board

President: Stan Gilbert, Klamath Youth Development Center 1st VP: Bridgitte Griffin, AG-Sense, inc.

2nd VP: Dan Keppen, Dan Keppen and Associates, Inc. Treasurer/Secretary: Kathie Philp, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union Heidi Wright, Herald and News Rachael Spoon, KBHBA Randy L. Shaw, Coldwell Banker Willie Riggs, OSU Extension Center

General Board

Curtis Waite, 173d Fighter Wing/Kingsley Field Ellsworth Lang, Kla-Mo-Ya Mike Angeli, The Ledge/Yeti’s Lair E. Werner Reschke, wrinkledog, inc.

George Ormsbee, Cal-Ore Communications Jason Chapman, Chapman Farms Jennifer McKoen, County Cork Collectibles Kelley Minty Morris, Citizens for Safe Schools Maggie Polson, Klamath Youth Development Center

Ex-Officio Board

City of Klamath Falls Klamath County KCEDA Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Community College KUHS DECA

Staff

Charles “Chip” Massie Executive Director Heather Tramp Marketing & Program Coordinator Andie Alvarez Outreach Coordinator

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July 2013 Newsletter for Oregon State Senator Doug Whitsett, District 28 Senator Doug Whitsett

Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-303 Salem, OR 97301 Capitol Phone: 503-986-1728

R-Klamath Falls - District 28 I represent the citizens of Senate District 28, which includes Klamath, Lake and Crook, as well as parts of Jackson and Deschutes Counties.

As Senator of one of the largest Senate districts in the state, it is extremely important that my constituents remain in contact with me about the issues and concerns that affect their lives. You and I must work together to protect the common interests of rural Oregonians.

I encourage you to contact my office by either email or telephone so that I can know how to best serve you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards, Senator Doug Whitsett

Newsletters: www.leg.state.or.us/whitsett Email Senator Doug Whitsett: sen.dougwhitsett@state.or.us

ENDANGERED SUCKERS: IS THE PROBLEM JUST TOO OBVIOUS? The Double Crested Cormorant is a voracious fish eater. These strange looking water birds can weigh up to five and a half pounds. They have a long, sharp, hooked beak and are strong swimmers with webbed feet and powerful legs. They are very quick and mobile underwater, and are capable of diving to at least twenty five feet.

It has been estimated that cormorants can consume up to half of their body weight in fish. That body-weight to fish-consumption ratio is even higher among immature birds. The preponderance of that diet is composed of small fish.

Cormorants are extraordinarily efficient fishers. They mostly consume small fish that they catch while diving underwater. They only bring the larger fish to the surface where they toss the fish in the air and then swallow it head first.

The largest colony of nesting Double Crested Cormorants in the Western United States and Canada is located at the mouth of the Columbia River. This colony numbers about 13,000 breeding pairs plus immature birds.

On their migration out to sea, young salmon smolts become disoriented when they encounter saltwater for the first time in the River estuary. These temporarily stupefied fish are easy prey for the cormorants. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers estimates that cormorants kill and consume about twenty million salmon smolts each year in the Columbia River estuary.

These federally protected migratory birds are found nesting all along the Pacific Coast and on inland waterways as well. Another very large nesting colony is found at the mouth of the Klamath River where they prey on out-migrating Klamath River Chinook and Coho salmon smolts in that estuary.

Government agencies have no estimate of how many smolts are killed by cormorants in the Klamath River.

Under the protection of the international migratory bird treaties, cormorants have been increasing in population about three percent per year, for the last several decades. They are so tightly protected that biologists have generally been unable to even take enough birds to confirm estimates of their rates of depredation.

Cormorants do spit up the undigested bones that they have consumed in small pill-like balls. Biologists are able to get a rough idea of what the cormorants are eating by analyzing these regurgitated bones.

Cormorants readily and efficiently feed on fresh water fish.

Oregon Coastal lakes have been known for their exceptional bass fisheries for decades. The large populations of cormorants located near those lakes appear to fish so efficiently that they kill and eat almost all of the young bass before the fish can mature.

So, why am I talking about coastal cormorants, salmon and bass?

What is NOT commonly known is that the second largest nesting colony of Double Crested Cormorants in the Western United States and Canada is located on Upper Klamath Lake. There may be as many as six thousand breeding pairs of these birds reproducing in the Upper Klamath Basin. Including immature birds, the total count may exceed ten thousand.

Cormorants prefer to nest in trees. Unfortunately, their fecal accumulations on and under the trees often cause the trees to die. This is likely what has caused the death of many trees adjacent to water bodies including the stately old pine trees where the cormorants nest along the banks of the Lost River near Olene.

We can be certain that these Upper Klamath Basin cormorants are not feeding on salmon smolts. We know that they are feeding primarily on fresh water fish. So what species of fish are the Cormorants eating?

The Lost River and Short Nosed Suckers are listed as endangered in the Upper Klamath Basin. They continue to be listed primarily because the young fish are disappearing from the reproduction cycle even though the early recruitment of suckers appears to be phenomenally successful. It appears that tens of millions of sucker eggs successfully hatch each year.

But biologists tell us that the yearling sucker fish simply disappear from the system. They are only able to find very young suckers or mature sucker fish. This is eerily similar to what has happened to the young bass in Oregon’s coastal lakes.

Are we overlooking the obvious? Except for at the mouth of the Columbia River, Upper Klamath Lake has more Cormorants than any other place in the entire Western United States and Canada.

It would seem that cormorants would be super-efficient fishers in a lake as shallow as Upper Klamath Lake. Is sucker predation, by the ever increasing number of federally protected cormorants, responsible for the unexplained loss of yearling suckers?

Biological science is too often based on false premises.

Federal, State and Tribal biologists have assumed that the reduction in the numbers of endangered suckers is the result

of man-caused changes in their habitat. Hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent on studies and restoration activities designed to improve that sucker habitat.

The Biological Opinion that requires the maintenance of artificially high Upper Klamath Lake levels is based upon improving sucker habitat. This Opinion has persisted in spite of the fact that the National Academy of Sciences determined that these elevated lake levels would not help the suckers and might even harm them. Enforcement of that Biological Opinion deprives the Klamath Project irrigators of much of the water that is stored for the irrigation of their land.

Arguably, the Upper Klamath Lake level guaranteed to the Tribes in the recent adjudication is predicated on preserving sucker habitat.

Most of the Tribal science used in determining the Upper Klamath Lake Total Maximum Daily Load was gathered for and was predicated upon restoring sucker habitat. That science generally assumed that man-caused ecological changes have resulted in water quality degradation that is causing the demise of the suckers.

Yet after all these studies and related management modifications, virtually no positive change has occurred as measured by either adult sucker fish recovery or water quality improvement. What has changed is that irrigated agriculture in the Upper Klamath River Basin is being irreparably harmed both on and off project.

Isn’t it time for the biologists to start questioning their own assumptions? Isn’t it time for them to expand their hypotheses to include other potential causes for reduction in sucker numbers?

I am neither a bird nor a fish biologist. However, during nearly thirty years of veterinary practice, I always remembered and attempted to apply the advice of one seasoned veterinary college professor. Doctor Koger began every lecture by telling our class that we should never overlook the obvious.

When will the biologists look to see if the immense population of Double Crested Cormorants living in the Upper Klamath Basin may be simply eating the young endangered suckers?

Please remember, if we do not stand up for rural Oregon no one will.

Best regards, Doug