Basin Business: April 2014

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Proper Tax Return Preparation Question: I’m confused, what is an extension?

Answer: Generally an extension is more time to file your return but not more time to pay your return.

An extension must be filed by April 15th and will extend the due date of your return to October 15th.

If you expect to owe tax you should send an estimate of your tax due with the extension.

Question: Can I pay my tax with a credit card?

Answer: Yes you can use a credit card, but there are additional fees associated with this option. You can also pay your tax with a direct debit from your checking account when you file your return, or by setting up an account with EFTPS (Electronic Funds Transfer Payment System).

Question: What should I do if I can’t pay my tax?

Answer: First, file anyway, to avoid a failure to file penalty.

Next apply for an Installment Agreement with the IRS. You may

apply for an Installment agreement online if you owe less than $50,000.

The IRS does charge a service fee of $43-$120 based on your circumstances. Then be sure to make all payments in the installment agreement on time.

Finally change your withholding or estimate amounts to make sure you don’t have the same problem again.

This information has been provided by Amcom Tax and Accounting, Inc. Please visit us at Amcom Tax and Accounting, Inc for more comprehensive answers to the above questions and any other you may have.

We are a full service tax and bookkeeping firm, offering tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and other accounting services. We are located at 2455 Patterson, across from Big R in Klamath Falls. Our phone number is (541)884-1755. We have appointments available and always welcome walk-ins.

Flashlight Tour Offered at Baldwin Hotel A “flashlight tour” of the Baldwin Hotel Museum will be offered on the evening of Friday, April 4.

Cost for the hour-long nighttime tour is $10 per person. Participation is limited to six people per tour, and advance reservations are required.

Additional tours may be scheduled for later dates in April.

“The Baldwin building has a lot of charm, and a certain eeriness that makes a nighttime visit a lot of fun,” said Melinda Hopper, lead museum aide at the Baldwin Hotel. “When the entire building is dark, it really helps to focus attention on certain objects by shining a light on them.”

Constructed in 1905, the Baldwin building at 31 Main St. originally housed a hardware store on the ground floor and offices on the upper three floors. By 1911 the building had been converted to a hotel.

The building is named for George T. Baldwin, a hardware dealer, politician and civic leader who died

in 1920. After his death the hotel was managed for a few years by his daughter, Maud Baldwin.

The Baldwin Hotel operated for 66 years before shutting down in 1977. At the time it closed, many of the building’s original fixtures and furniture had been preserved.

Klamath County acquired the building and opened it as a public museum in 1978.

“About forty rooms in the building currently serve as exhibit spaces for countless antiques and artifacts of local history,” Hopper said. “It’s a great place to get a feel for what life in Klamath Falls was like a century ago.”

Tour participants must be able to climb stairs. For more information or to reserve space on the flashlight tour at the Baldwin, call or visit the Klamath County Museum, (541) 883-4208.

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April 7th Deadline for Spring Brick Orders A deadline of April 7, 2014, has been set for the Spring Brick Order for bricks dedicated to military veterans to be placed at the Veterans Memorial by Memorial Day. The Veteran’s Memorial Project is a community wide project which honors and recognizes Veterans who have served this nation. The memorial features a pavilion, war monuments and nearly 5,000 dedicated bricks meant to be a lasting legacy to military individuals. Each brick is

a tribute to a military member and their service. Bricks can be ordered for $50 each and dedicated to any United States veteran regardless of where they live and whether they are living or deceased.

For more information, contact the City of Klamath Falls Community Development office at 541- 8835361 or email at kburg@ci.klamathfalls.or.us. A brick order form can also be downloaded from the city website at www.ci.klamath-falls.or.us.

Call for Donations for Arts & Crafts Showcase Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels KLCCOA Klamath County Library and Meals on Wheels Klamath and Lake County Council on Aging (KLCCOA) are looking for artists, crafters, woodworkers, fiber artists and creative individuals who are willing to donate a piece of their artwork for a silent auction fundraiser to benefit Meals on Wheels KLCCOA. Showcase pieces will be on display at the Klamath County Library where the public can bid on the items beginning May 1st. Bidding will close Thursday, May 17th at 12:00 noon with all proceeds going to Meals On Wheels KLCCOA. Meals on Wheels KLCCOA is an essential organization bringing nutritional meals to seniors of

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

Klamath and Lake County who are homebound due to illness or have a permanent disability.

Open criteria: photography, paintings, wood carving, calligraphy, knitting, crochet or quilting, paper arts. Whatever your creative passion may be!

Artists and crafters can submit items to the downtown library until April 28th at 4:30 p.m. All artists and the public are invited to the final auction bidding Thursday, May 17th at 12:00 noon at the downtown Library.

For more information, please contact: Rudy Esparza, (541) 8827009, resparza@alcco.com or Cami Nielsen (541) 882-8896 Ext. 20, outreach@klamathlibrary.org.

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2nd Annual Beer and Wine Walk The Klamath Basin Home Builders Association is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Beer & Wine Walk to be held on Friday, April 4, 2013 from 4-7pm at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. This event will allow Home & Garden Show visitors to taste various wines and beers from around Oregon while perusing the exceptional exhibits The Show offers.

Tickets are available at the KBHBA office for just $20 and include entry into the Home & Garden Show for the entire weekend. In addition the first 50 ticket holders receive a complimentary wine glass.

Tickets will be available at the door for $25 and will be subject to availability. To obtain you tickets, call 541-884-8570 or stop by the office 205 Riverside Drive, Suite G. The KBHBA reminds homeowners and business owners that when you have any construction projects, you want to use a contractor who is licensed through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) as well as a member of the Klamath Basin Home Builders Association.

See our website for a list of reputable contractors in the area: www. kbhba.org/directory or give us a call at 541-884-8570 for assistance.

Diversity Generates Power in Communities Pacific Power is committed to increasing the company’s business relationships with historically underrepresented and diverse suppliers – businesses owned by minorities, women or disabled veterans, and emerging small businesses.

The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive procurement process that is accessible and fair to all suppliers based on their ability to meet the company’s performance, price and quality requirements.

“Building relationships with a wide and diverse range of businesses in the communities we serve not only reinforces our company and

community values, it supports local economies, fosters competition and introduces new suppliers, which can bring innovation and flexibility to our supplier base,” said Jeremy Courval, Pacific Power labor relations director.

“Pacific Power is strongly committed to embrace diversity in all aspects of our organization, from our talented employees to the businesses we partner with to supply the products and services we need,” added president and CEO Pat Reiten.

To begin the process of becoming a qualified vendor, please visit pacificorp.com/supplierdiversity.

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Kenworth Honors Papé Kenworth as 2013 TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year Papé Kenworth was named Kenworth’s 2013 TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada during the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in the Seattle area.

The award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that provides the best support for TRP parts and service among the more than 345 Kenworth locations in the Kenworth dealer network. Papé Kenworth was recognized for achieving superior support by providing customers expert advice on a wide selection of TRP product offerings for trucks, trailers and buses.

“TRP provides quality, long-lasting replacement parts made by manufacturers who maintain strict quality controls,” said David Danforth, general manager of PACCAR Parts.

“By helping customers choose the right TRP parts, Papé Kenworth employees help customers maintain higher vehicle utilization and minimum downtime.”

“I am proud of our knowledgeable and talented employees for the work they do every day to develop the trust of our customers by providing them the parts and service they need to minimize downtime

and operate profitably,” said Dave Laird, president of Papé Kenworth.

“TRP makes their jobs easier by offering a line of all-makes parts that meet the quality and value they’ve come to expect from PACCAR Parts. TRP parts are also backed by industry-leading warranties.”

Papé Kenworth operates Central California locations in Bakersfield, French Camp (Stockton), Fresno, and Santa Maria; Oregon locations in Central Point (Medford), Coburg (Eugene), Klamath Falls, Portland, Redmond and Tangent; and a Washington state location in Kelso. The company’s headquarters is located in Eugene, Ore. TRP offers dependable aftermarket products for trucks, trailers and buses that are designed and tested to exceed customers’ expectations for quality and value. Regardless of the age, make or application of the vehicle, TRP is the all-makes answer.

For more information, visit www.

TRPParts.com.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks.

Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

Members Exhibit

Members of the Klamath Art Association and Gallery will be showcasing new works and new members at their Annual Membership Exhibit.

South Suburban Branch Library A public reception for the artists Temporary Closure will be held on Sunday, April 6th from noon to 4 pm with door prize The South Suburban branch of returned to any location of Klamath drawings every hour for those presthe Klamath County Libraries will County libraries during open hours ent. All work will be for sale with a percentage of the proceeds going be closed beginning Monday April including the Senior Center branch to help support Klamath Falls only 7th in order to move the collection library or at the downtown library. to the new location at 4243 Winter For more information, please call non-profit gallery.

This event is an excellent opporAvenue off Summers Lane. The the Klamath County Library downtunity for the community to learn projected opening of the new South town at 541-882-8894 or visit the about the diversity and top quality Suburban branch library is expected library website for updates: www. of artists in the community. Many on April 21st. Materials borrowed klamathlibrary.plinkit.org. of the artists will be at the reception from the current library may be to meet and greet the public. April also marks the Klamath Art Associa-

tion’s annual membership drive and applications will be on hand during this exhibit encouraging attendees to join the Klamath Art Association as patrons or as practicing artists.

Applications are also available on the Klamath Art Gallery web page at http://klamathartgallery.blogspot. com.This exhibit will run through Sunday, April 27th.

The art gallery located at 120 Riverside Drive and is open Thursdays through Mondays from 12 noon to 4 pm. Admission is always free For additional information about this exhibit or to learn more about the historic Klamath Art Gallery, phone 541-883-1833 or visit http://klamathartgallery.blogspot.com.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014, Herald and News

40th Annual Gun, Knife, and Coin Show Jefferable for $7.00 per night. targets are reactive steel and cardson State There are picnic areas board silhouettes.

Shooting and access to the Klam• International Defense Pistol Association ath river for fishing. The Association (IDPA) – IDPA is a (JSSA) will park also has two pergoverning body of a shooting sport host its 40th manent restrooms and a that simulates real life encounters. annual Gun, meeting room.

These matches are held monthly.

Knife, and About JSSA: JSSA • IPSC/USPSA – Speed, power, Coin Show offers many events and accuracy are the key in these on April 26th throughout the year. matches. Competitors must move, & 27th at There is a monthly reload, and negotiate obstacles as the Klamath meeting on the third quickly as their skills allow. These County FairWednesday of every matches are governed by a strict set of rules for the safety of all particigrounds. This month, and members pants. long-running can also take part in • Steel Challenge – Steel JSSA tradishooting matches in targets are shot at a range of 8 - 40 tion serves as several categories: yards using handguns. a gathering • 3 guns – Just as If you are interested in becomfor all who the name implies, the 3 are interested guns match includes the ing a JSSA member, or are a vendor interested in renting a space at the in sportsuse of rifle, pistol, and show, you can find more informamen’s activishotgun. tion on the JSSA website at www. ties, as well as JSSA will host its 40th Annual Gun, Knife, and Coin Show April 26th and 27th.

• Bowling pins – jssainfo.org, or contact Robert at a fundraiser Handguns and shotguns Proceeds help support projects at the Sportsman’s Park. to help mainare used to knock bowl- (541) 880-3870. tain the local ing pins off of a table.

Mason pistol range. The park also Sportsman’s park.

• Cowboy – This match takes us includes an archery range, a motorJSSA is the main supporter of back to the old west, using single accycle course, and a four wheel drive the park. The group organizes two tion revolvers, lever action rifles, side challenge area, as well as an airfield annual gun shows, one in April by side double barreled pre-1899 for radio controlled aircraft. and one in December, as a means pump, or lever action shotguns. The In January, the park hosted three of raising funds to maintain and groups of boy scouts for a biathlon improve the park. Antique, custom, training day. As seen in the recent collectible, and modern guns and knives are available for trade or pur- winter Olympics, competitors must ski along the track and stop at specichase from the 225 vendors. Also fied places to shoot targets for a included are military firearms, amscore. This requires great concentramunition reloading supplies, coins, tion. The shooter has to come to cowboy and western memorabilia, a full stop and steady his breathing and outdoor sporting equipment. in order to take aim. In addition to Snacks and meals at the show are the shooting score, each competiprovided by the Keno Lions Club. tor is also timed. The overall score Everyone is welcome at the JSSA includes both the total time and the Gun, Knife and Coin show, from best marksmanship. The scouts who those who are new to the outdoors competed in this event were unable lifestyle, to the collector of antique to ski due to lack of snow, so rather western memorabilia, to the best than skiing, they ran. Each boy ran hunter in Oregon.

About the park: Sportsman’s Park 1 ½ miles and stopped at 6 shooting stations. Each station was staffed is nestled in the beautiful Oregon by volunteers who monitored the wilderness on Hwy 66 past Keno. shooters.

Last year 10,204 guests enjoyed use Sportsman’s Park offers day use of the park. It is situated on 345 permits for $6.00 per person 10 acres of forest and consists of the Sportsman enjoy an event at the Sportsmans Park. Over 10,000 guests enjoyed use of the years and older, as well as annual Wickline 600 yard range, the Larry park in 2013. memberships for $60.00 per famMartin 200 yard range, and the Bill ily. RV and tent camping are avail-

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Defiance Double IPA Available Klamath Basin Brewing is now offering its Defiance Double IPA on draft at its home base, the Creamery Brewpub & Grill, as well as at other establishments that carry its beer.

Defiance will be available in bottles in May. It was first introduced in 2012 as a spring seasonal, under the name of Lone Pine, followed by a limited bottle release in 2013, when it proved to be exceptionally popular. The name change to Defiance was in keeping with the logo and branding changes made by Klamath Basin Brewing last year, but the beer quality and makeup remain unchanged.

India Pales Ales, or IPA’s as they are commonly called, are generally brewed with paler grains, imparting the golden color to the beers, but the Double IPA refers to the fact that it takes nearly twice as much malted barley and hops to make the ale. This raises its ABV, and alters the sweetness and hoppy flavor.

“Defiance Double IPA is one of my favorites and the flavor’s well worth the additional cost,“ adds Corey Zschoche, head brewer at Klamath Basin Brewing.

Corey describes the ale, which utilizes at least five different hops in the brewing process, as having sweet notes of caramel in the background but with a dominating citrus aroma.

“Defiance moves from a soft sweetness with first taste to a lingering bitterness and signature warmth at end.” It’s sure to fortify you with a smile, he says, but cautions you to remember to give this ale some respect and savor it over a bit more time.

Bottles of Defiance Double IPA will carry the redesigned Klamath Basin Brewing logo, which utilizes a hatchet and cross pein hammer.

Representative of the hardworking nature of those who call Klamath Falls their home, the new logo is strongly graphic and quite simple, allowing it to be more easily seen.

Like all their products, Defiance will be distributed throughout Oregon, and in Northern California, and now additionally in Southwest Washington with Big River Distributors.

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Relay for Life in Step for Another Great Year

With four months to go until the actual event, Relay for Life is poised to repeat its “pacesetter” status for overall excellence in serving Klamath County.

Nationally, the local organization received the Pacesetter distinction last year for superior efforts and 2014 looks to be a repeat of the honor.

The goal of 59 participating teams is looking very realistic with 43 signed up. Organizers are looking for 900 people to participate, and you don’t need to be present at Relay to be an active part of a team.

Organizing, fundraising and sponsorship are important elements to team success.

Online registration is currently open. Relay for Life will be held at Henley High School on July 19 and 20. Sign up your team at www. relayforlife.org/klamathfallsor.

Relay for Life was started in the Pacific Northwest, and the American Cancer Society represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. At Relay, teams:

Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer.

Remember loved ones lost to the disease.

Fight back, because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.

Fundraising is a year-round activity and dining out at El Palacio on the second Tuesday of each month helps provide support of the fight against cancer. The overall Relay goal is $90,000.

The next team captain Relay meeting is 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Shilo Inn Convention Center.

It will only take one hour and promises to help teams be prepared to put one foot in front of the other.

For those looking for birthday or other gift ideas, the local Relay planning committee has a variety of family-friendly options. KLAMATH-OPOLY games are $20, and Dr. Seuss-themed Relay T-shirts are $15.

For more information about Relay, or to get involved, email KlamathRelay@gmail.com. Or, call 541-281-4050.

Hike to “Root Beer Falls” Offered by Museum A hike to a set of waterfalls on the Williamson River will be offered Saturday, April 12, by the Klamath County Museum.

The falls are informally referred to as “Root Beer Falls” because the water is laden with nutrients carried from the Klamath Marsh a few miles upstream. Foam that builds up at the base of the falls gives the appearance of a root beer float.

Space is limited for the free hike that will take place on the afternoon of April 12. Those interested are asked to call the museum at (541) 883-4208 to register and obtain information about where to meet.

The outing will involve a drive

over a mile of dirt road, and a walk of about a half-mile to a point where the falls can be seen from a distance.

Hikers will have the option continue the walk to see the falls up close, but access is over very steep and uneven ground with no trail through heavy brush. A steep uphill climb will be required to return to the starting point.

Construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the Williamson River Canyon in 1911 will be discussed during the hike.

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by: Laura Plass

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Thursday, April 3, 2014, Herald and News

Creating Connections: Social Media’s Role in Your Business

The latest forms of social media allow a bit of your business to be with your customers every time they check their email, scroll through their News Feed or explore their Pins. County Cork Collectibles in Merrill uses a variety of media channels to communicate with customers; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, a store blog and an enewsletter all create a “voice” for the store that makes County Cork more than just a place to shop. In order to create the most value for followers and subscribers, consider the following when creating social media content: Start with a strategy.

Before creating any content, think about what you would like each social media channel to mean to your customers. Without a strategy for each channel, messages lose value. By focusing on the message you want to send on each channel, your audience will tune into the right media for them. At County Cork, product and event news goes on Facebook, behind-the scenes pictures go on Instagram, lifestyle and inspiration goes on Pinterest, indepth product information goes on the store blog and the e-newsletter serves as an all-inclusive look at County Cork. By creating a different experience on each channel, customers have the ability to pick and choose the messages that they connect with.

Create levels of information.

If you have a product that you are especially excited about, start with an image. Play up the visual appeal of unique packaging or interesting product displays by sharing them on image-driven channels such as Instagram or Pinterest. If you would like to share more about the same product, create a Facebook post and include a more detailed explanation. Dig even deeper by writing a blog post about a product, sharing where it comes from, how it works and why it is a perfect fit for your audience’s needs. County Cork’s different media channels allow customers to gain the amount of information they seek without feeling bombarded.

Entice your audience.

Give your audience a reason to pay attention to each post by offering unique rewards for different types of media. For example, County Cork posts exclusive deals for Facebook followers, shares sneak-peeks and behind-the-scene shots on Instagram and showcases fun recipes on the store blog.

Drive traffic to each channel (and ultimately your business) by talking about what each channel can exclusively provide. By creating content that customers crave on each channel, each post becomes more valuable.

Keep it current and don’t forget to communicate.

The best way to hold your audience’s attention is to stay current.

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Create content that connects with upcoming holidays, local events and other buzz-worthy news. Ask your audience questions, and don’t forget to answer! Utilize the interactive aspects of social media and your customers (and your business!) will surely appreciate the results.

Laura Plass is the Operations Manager at County Cork Collectibles, LLC. located at 14141 Falvey Road in Merrill, Oregon. Connect with County Cork on all channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.

com/CountyCorkCollectibles Twitter: https://twitter.com/#/ CountyCorkMrl Instagram: http://instagram.com/ countycorkmrl Pinterest: http://www.pinterest. com/countycorkmrl/ Store Blog: http://www.countycorkcollectibles.com/blog E-Newsletter: http://www. countycorkcollectibles.com/contactus/e-news

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South Central Oregon Employment Situation for February 2014

Slow, but steady job growth continued in February across South Central Oregon. Overall job gains were slightly lower than typically expected this time of year. Klamath County experienced a significant drop in the seasonally adjust unemployment rate, down to 9.4 percent in February. Lake County saw no change in its rate in February (9.7%). South Central Oregon followed the trends of the larger regional and national economies in February. The national unemployment rate showed little change at 6.7 percent in February, while the state rate showed a modest decline to 6.9 percent.

Klamath County: Klamath County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to decline in February, down to 9.4 percent from the revised rate of 9.7 percent in January. Over-the-year, unemployment fell from 11.3 percent in February 2013.

The county gained 140 jobs in February, fewer than the expected gain of 200 jobs this time of year.

Most of the monthly job gains were in the public sector with state government adding 90 jobs and local government adding 50. Educational and health services was the only private industry to gain a significant number of jobs in February (+30). Losses were concentrated in manufacturing, which shed 30 jobs.

Over the past year Klamath County gained 610 nonfarm jobs (+2.9%). Private sector gains continue to support the recovering economy.

Educational and health services gained the most

jobs from this time last year (+260) followed by manufacturing (+160) and professional and business services (+110).

Lake County: Lake County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stalled in February at 9.7 percent.

Over-the-year, the county’s rate dropped over two percentage points from 11.8 percent in February 2013.

Total nonfarm employment increased by 20 jobs in February, which represents a seasonally ad-

justed increase as the county would typically see no change in employment this time of year. Monthly gains were seen in federal and local government (+10), as well as, educational and health services (+10).

There were some minor losses in both manufacturing (-10) and mining and logging (-10).

Over-the-year, employment is up by 40 jobs (+2%). Local government continues to post the largest gains from this time last year (+30).

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However there were moderate gains in educational and health services, which gained 20 jobs. There were no significant job losses from this time last year in Lake County.

These estimates will be revised as new data from businesses becomes available. The next South Central Oregon Employment Situation with preliminary data for March 2014 will be released on Monday, April 21st.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014, Herald and News

Prepare for Health Care Costs During Retirement

As you save and invest for retirement, what are your ultimate goals?

Do you plan on traveling the world?

Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? People often think and plan for these costs. Yet, too often, many of us overlook what potentially could be a major expense during our retirement years: health care. By preparing for these costs, you can help yourself enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

Many of us may ignore the impact of health care costs because we just assume Medicare will pay for everything. But that’s not the case.

In estimating health care costs during retirement, you may find that $4,000 to $6,000 per year per person for traditional medical expenses is a good starting point, although the amount varies by individual.

Furthermore, this figure does not include the costs of long-term care, which can be considerable. To illustrate: The national average for home health aide services is nearly $45,000

per year, and a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey

by Genworth, a financial security company.

So what can you do to help cope with these costs? Here are a few suggestions: • Estimate your costs. Try to estimate what your out-of-pocket health care costs might be, based on your health, your age at retirement, whatever supplemental insurance you may carry and other factors.

• Know the key dates. Things can change in your life, but try to identify, as closely as possible, the age at which you plan to retire. This will help you spot any coverage gaps before you become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Also, be aware of the seven-month window for enrolling in Medicare, beginning three months before your 65th birthday.

• Review your insurance options.Medicare-approved insurance companies offer some other parts to

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• Renewable energy is 20 percent of our capacity: The company was named the second-largest rateregulated utility owner of wind resources in the U.S. by AWEA. Since 2005, the company has invested in 1,800+ megawatts of wind, 2 megawatts of solar and 12 megawatts of geothermal.

• Thanks for your support: 46,600 Oregon customers are enrolled in Pacific Power’s Blue Skysm

renewable energy program providing benefits equal to planting 6.6 million trees annually.

• Reducing emissions: Investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and air quality initiatives have lowered the company’s carbon emissions rate equivalent to: 1,340,000 cars off the road or 164,954,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.

• Saving paper: Pacific Power is introducing new two-in-one, reusable bill envelopes, which will conserve 3,216 trees each year.

• What you can do: There are many ways you can shrink your environmental footprint. Some easy changes you can make are to use energy efficiently, sign up for Blue Sky renewable energy program and choose paperless billing.

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Medicare, including Part D, which covers prescription drugs; Medigap, which covers gaps in Parts A and B (in-hospital expenses, doctor services, outpatient care and some preventive services); and Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage, which is designed to replace Parts A, B, Medigap, and, potentially, part D).

You have several options for Part D, Medigap and Medicare Advantage, each with varying coverage and costs, so choose the plans that best fit your needs. (To learn more about Medicare and supplemental insurance, go to www.medicare.gov.)

• Develop a long-term care strategy. To meet long-term care costs, you could self-insure or purchase insurance coverage. To learn about long-term care insurance solutions, contact your financial advisor.

• Invest for growth and rising income.Health care costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, so make sure that a reasonable portion of your assets is allocated to

investments with the potential for both growth and rising income.

• Think about health care directives. If you were to become incapacitated, you might be unable to make health care decisions — and these decisions may affect not only your quality of life but also your financial situation, and that of your family. Talk to your legal advisor about establishing a health care directive, which allows you to name someone to make choices on your behalf.

Health care costs during your retirement may be unavoidable. But by anticipating these costs, you can put yourself in a position to deal with them — and that’s a healthy place to be.

Submitted by: MEREDITH HOFFMAN Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 1307 S Alameda Avenue, Suite B Klamath Falls, OR 97603-3601 Phone: (541)273-2483 Fax: (877)452-1831

International Migratory Bird Day

International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) celebrates and brings attention to bird migration, one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas. I To celebrate, the 15th Annual International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Veterans Park. This year’s theme is “Why Birds Matter”. The event will provide numerous free activities for children of all ages including building birdhouses, bird walks, birding by boat, face painting, live birds, bird mist netting, craft and food booths and hourly gift giveaways.

There will also be live entertainment provided by Oregon Tech Pep Band, Pick’n’Roses with Bob Pickel and Tom Della-Rose, Oregon Tech Hawaii Club, The Lads of Leisure Celtic Group, and Melissa Stevens, Sean Gorey, and Ron Houck Trio.

Linkville Lopers will also be holding a ‘Run for the Birds’ to support International Migratory Bird

Day. Pre-registration is cheaper and strongly encouraged. For additional information about the race contact Dave Hewitt at dhewitt37@gmail. com or visit linkvillelopers.org.

The International Migratory Bird Day is sponsored by The Klamath Basin Geopower, Klamath Falls City Parks and the Great Outdoors Alliance, partnering with Klamath Watershed Partnership, Klamath Basin Audubon Society, Linkville Lopers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuges, Klamath WingWatchers, Inc., Home Depot, Diamond Home Improvement, and the U.S. Forest Service.

If you are interested in being vendor at this event, please go to http://www.klamathpartnership. org/ to obtain the vendor registration form. Registration applications must be submitted by April 18, 2014.

For information about this event, contact Cindy Deas at 541-892-0596 or cindyd4444@gmail.com

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7 Wonders of Oregon Discover Klamath is the county’s official tourism agency. We have been working like mad the last few months to create ads, place commercials, attend trade shows, and much more in order to get folks excited about visiting the area. One exciting partnership is with Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism agency. They have put together a ‘7 Wonders of Oregon’ campaign that is simply amazing. Crater Lake National Park is, of course, one of those wonders and we are certainly proud to be the home of Oregon’s only national park.

Another partnership that is very important to us is with the newly renamed Crater LakeKlamath Regional Airport. With help from a U.S. Department of Transportation- Small Communities Air Service Development Program

grant, partners have developed a marketing campaign for ‘7 Wonders of Klamath County’ that is complementary to the Travel Oregon program.

tions were so vast. Our 7 Wonders are: • Crater Lake National Park • Lava Beds National Monument • Klamath Basin Complex of

What would you consider to be the “wonders” of the Klamath Basin? The group had a tough time narrowing it down to just seven! In fact, one is a category rather than a specific destination because the op-

National Wildlife Refuges • The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway- All American Road • The Pacific Crest Trail • Arnold Palmer designed golf course @ Running Y Ranch

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 bo-

nus 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.

Resort • River and Lake Fishing There are several ways you can check out both campaigns. Visit http://traveloregon.com/ to learn more about the 7 Wonders of Oregon. Visit http://www.discoverklamath.com/ for more on the 7 Wonders of Klamath County.

There are also stunning videos on YouTube, just search for 7 Wonders of Oregon.

Most people have their own favorite places, and we would love to hear about yours. Discover Klamath is on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. If you would like to share what you love about this place we call home, just tag your photos with #DiscoverKlamath or #OregonUnexpected. Feel free to contact us at 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls, 97601, by email: Info@DiscoverKlamath.com or phone: 541-8821501.

Get Your Billion Back with H&R Block

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced the launch of its new campaign, Get Your Billion Back America, which reinforces H&R Block’s commitment to helping consumers get the maximum tax benefit they deserve.

A recent H&R Block study shows that when Americans prepare tax returns themselves, about 1 in 5 leave money on the table by not claiming all of the tax credits and deductions for which they qualify, among other Remembrance Run/Walk Scheduled things. These inaccuracies contribute to more than $1 billion left on Klamath Hospice will host our will provide intermediate runners the table in unclaimed money. HelpAnnual Remembrance Run/Walk a little more challenge. To register ing Americans get every penny they on May 17, 2014. This annual event please contact Klamath Hospice at deserve is what H&R Block’s 80,000 is an opportunity to celebrate the 541-882-2902 or print, complete and tax professionals focus on every day. lives of loved ones past and presmail the run/walk entry form found “It’s not about getting your tax ent. The Remembrance Run/Walk at www.klamathhospice.org/run to return done – it’s about getting it is a family centered event offering a Klamath Hospice, Attn: Run/Walk, done right,” said Deborah Etters, children’s dash, 1 mile remembrance 4745 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls Oregon licensed tax consultant at walk, 5K walk/run and a 10K run OR 97603. You can also register H&R Block. “Our tax professionals option. The 5K is great for walkers online at www.klamathhospice.org/ and beginner to intermediate runrun. ners, while the 10K is an option that

understand the complexity of the tax code and bring simplicity to it to help ensure our customers get the best possible result.”

The Get Your Billion Back America campaign launched nationally Jan. 13 and includes broadcast, digital and social channels.

Additionally, H&R Block will play host to local market events across the country to educate consumers about the money left behind and how they could get part of the billion back. For more information or to view the ads, visit www.hrblock. com/billionback.

For more information about assistance preparing individual income tax returns, contact a local H&R Block tax professional. To find the nearest H&R Block office, visit www.hrblock.com or call 800-HRBLOCK.

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Be a Leader Worth Following - Attend May’s Leadercast Event May 9th, 2014 at OIT

Tickets are on sale now for Klamath’s premier leadership event on May 9th at Oregon Institute of Technology. The Leadercast event is broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites around the world, including Klamath Falls.

Leadercast exists to positively change the way the world thinks about leadership. This year’s theme, “Beyond You,” challenges leaders to focus outward rather than inward.

This year’s event is sponsored by Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union, Pacific Power, and Cal-Ore Communications.

This year’s speaker lineup is: Andy Stanley is a founding pastor at North Point Community Church and currently resides in Georgia.

Stanley was also selected to be the fourth speaker at the National Prayer Service following the 2009 inauguration. He and eight other speakers will comprise the lineup for this year’s Leadercast Event at Oregon Institute of Technology.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, human rights activist and Nobel prize laureate, will also be speaking at the event. Tutu was the first black Archbishop of Cape Town and bishop of the Church of the Province of Southern Africa. He has been active in human rights defense and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Tutu has also won the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism in 1986; the Pacem in Terris Award in 1987; the Sydney Peace Prize in 1999, the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2007; and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of 5 bestselling books and a staff writer for The New Yorker.

Gladwell was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2011, the second highest honor for merit among Canadians who have made lifelong contributions to Canada. His book The Tipping Point was Barnes and Noble’s fifth bestselling nonfiction book of the decade. His book Outliers was number 1 on the New

York Times bestseller for list for 11 weeks, and was Time’s number 10 nonfiction book of 2008.

Randall Wallace is an Oscar nominated screen writer and director for several Hollywood films. He wrote the screenplays for Braveheart, Dark Angel, The Man in the Iron Mask, Pearl Harbor, and We Were Soldiers. Wallace was also the director of The Man in the Iron Mask, We Were Soldiers, Secretariat, and is currently directing Heaven is for Real.

He has authored seven novels and wrote the lyrics to the hymn “Mansions of the Lord” which was the closing music for President Ronald Reagan’s national funeral.

Bill McDermott is the co-CEO of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP). Previously, he was the executive vice president of Worldwide Sales and Operations at Siebel Systems. He was also president of Gartner, Inc. McDermott got his start at Xerox Corporation, where he became the youngest corporate officer and division president. His division at Xerox was awarded the Malcolm Baldridge Award, which is presented each year by the US President, to businesses that are

outstanding in several areas. In 2012 book topped the list of bestsellhe was presented with the Promise ers for corporate America. His first Award by the Children’s Aid Society TED talk was based on this topic of New York City, as well as beand is the 7th most viewed video on ing named the 2012 NPower Gala TED.com. He is also the author of Honoree.

Leaders Eat Last: Laura Schroff is the Why Some Teams author of An Invisible Pull Together and Thread and is a forOthers Don’t. Sinek mer media executive. teaches a graduate She was inspired to level class on strawrite a book based on tegic communicaa story of her unlikely tion at Columbia University, and owns friendship with a young his own advertispanhandler named ing company, Sinek Maurice who she met Partners. on the streets of New Laura Bush is the York. The book gets its former first lady of title from an old Chithe United States. nese proverb that says, She published her “An invisible thread personal memoir connects those that Spoken from the are destined to meet, regardless of From Left: Laura Bush, Simon Sinek, Heart in 2010 in time, place and and Desmond Tutu will be featured conjunction with a circumstance. speakers at the 2014 Leadercast event national tour. DurThe thread may on May 9th. Tickets are available now. ing her husband’s presidency, she stretch or tangle, but it will never break.” promoted education and literacy and established the semi-annual 25 years after that fateful National Book Festival. She supmeeting, she and Maurice ported women’s causes through The still share the inexplicable Heart Truth where she still serves bond that grew after that as an honorary ambassador for the day.

Henry Cloud is a clinical program, and the Susan G Komen psychologist with experiRace for the Cure. Bush founded the ence in private practice, Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s media, and and leadership Health at Texas Tech University consulting. He is the coHealth Sciences Center. Former author of Boundaries: When to say White House Press Secretary Ari yes, when to say no to take control Fleischer said, “She is more popular, of your life. Cloud has written or and more welcome, in many parts co-written more than 20 books, sell- of the country than the president... ing more than 5 million copies. He In races where the moderates are in co-founded and built Minirth-Meier the most trouble, Laura Bush is the ClinicWest, a treatment center which one who can do the most good.” operated in forty western US marThis year’s event promises to be an kets while Cloud served as Clinical amazing opportunity for current and Director. Cloud is also the co-host aspiring leaders to gain insight into of the nationally syndicated radio leadership necessities and trends. program New Life Live.

Tickets are $75 per person and are Simon Sinek is the author of the available at the Klamath County book Start With Why: How Great Chamber of Commerce website at Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take www.klamath.org. For more inforAction. In December 2011, this mation, call (541) 884-5193.

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Renewing Members

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

Access Conversions Amerigas Atrio Health Plans Best Western Olympic Inn Carter Jones Collection Service Century 21 JC Jones American Dream Countertops by TopSecret Express Employment Professionals Exquisite Limousine Floyd A. Boyd and Son Friends of Ella Redkey Pool Gette A Groom Inc Grange Co-Op

Les Schwab Tire Center

Herald and News

Rogue Federal Credit Union

imortgage

Running Y Ranch

Jalapeno’s Taco Shop

Sizzler

Klamath Art Association and Gallery Klamath Basin Sunrise Rotary

Take Shape for Life

Klamath County Farm Bureau

The Shuttle/Pelican Charter

Klamath County Fire District 1 Klamath Equestrian Center Klamath Rental Housing Assoc.

Klamath Symphony Orchestra Kruise of Klamath

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Linkville Players M’Bellish Majestic Inn and Suites Masami Foods Metal Masters Mick Insurance Agency Oregon Child Development Coalition Oregon Human Development Corp.

Pelican Pointe Phoenix Company Airsoft Purcell Productions LLC

Tanker 61 Memorial The Creamery Brewpub and Grill US Bank Ward’s Funeral Home Waste Management Win-R Insulation Woodland Lighting Design

New Members Commute Options www.commuteoptions.org (541) 891-6575 Through active transportation choice, Commute Options encourages healthy individuals, a clean environment, and a strong economy. Commute Options represents transportation options in our community by educating citizens, businesses and Government about the value of carpooling, van pooling, walking, bicycling, teleworking and using public transportation. Commute Options Klamath operates the safe routes to schools, Walk and bike to school is cool” program in 10 elementary schools.

P & C Construction 2133 NW York St., Portland, OR 97210 503-665-0165 P & C Construction,founded in 1961, is a general contractor that provides construction services in market sectors suck as K-12 Schools, Civic & Community Buildings, Health Care Facilities, Historic Renovations, Flex/Office/ Warehouse, Seismic Upgrades, and Tenant Improvements. We focus on negotiated, CM/GC, & design/build projects for a wide variety of private & public clients. P & C is an Oregon company with local partnerships. a long term commitment to our employees, & proven experience with projects throughout the State of Oregon!

Pahlisch Homes 60388 NE 18th St, Bend , OR 541-385-6762 Production Home Builders, Custom Home Builders

Want to learn more about the Chamber, its mission, and how to join?

Visit www.klamath.org.

Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff 2014 Executive Board

President: Bridgitte Griffin, Washington Federal 1st VP: Dan Keppen, Dan Keppen and Associates, Inc. 2nd VP: Kathie Philp, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union Treasurer/Secretary: Willie Riggs, OSU Extension Center Immediate Past President: Stan Gilbert, Klamath Youth Development Center Rachael Spoon, Klamath Community College Randy L. Shaw, Coldwell Banker

General Board

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, Cascade Health Alliance Joe Hudon, Herald and News Tessa Gutierrez, CASA Wes French, Kingsley Field

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

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April 2014 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

NEWTON’S PARADOX REDUX: A CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY Oregon was the first state to adopt a Forest Practices Act. The widely supported 1971 Act was intended to protect forest streams against potential negative timber harvest impacts. It required the maintenance of sufficient undisturbed forest buffers alongside streams to reduce water pollution and soil erosion.

Over the ensuing twenty years, both the purpose and the implementation of the Act changed dramatically. Forest buffer zones were widened by rule in 1987. They were further extended by the 1992 Northwest Forest Plan to require the maintenance of 150 foot wide riparian buffers of virtually undisturbed forest vegetation on federal forests. Even forest owners on private land must maintain riparian buffers up to 100 feet wide when harvesting their own trees in most locations.

The ever enlarging forest riparian buffers have been enforced for more than four decades. The alleged purpose of the forest buffers has now evolved into the protection of cold water fish habitat.

Government paid biologists have theorized that maintaining the buffer zones would reduce stream temperatures and result in better fish production in the protected streams. Studies by the Department of Environmental Quality (Department) measured stream temperature and forest buffer widths, but did not evaluate other factors including the fish. The Department established their “Protection of Cold Water Standard” criterion based on those assumptions and studies.

It appears that those “Department scientists” based their assumptions, and the future of both the forest products industry and our salmonid fisheries, on modeled studies that often contradicted empirical research. The government paid biologists never bothered to actually measure the fish production in those protected streams.

Worse, they ignored several studies that reported a general increase in fish productivity where clear cuts extended to the edge of the water.

Oregon State University forestry professor emeritus Mike Newton has been researching the actual benefits of streamside forest buffers for more than 20 years. Dr. Newton has measured and evaluated data collected on streams that have no forest buffer zones, streams that have various widths of forest buffers, and streams that have never been logged. He has accumulated years of empirical data on stream temperatures and fish food production. He

has counted the actual number and size of fish and calculated fish production volumes in the stream segments.

Dr. Newton’s data emphatically contradicts the conventional wisdom that shaded streams are necessary or even beneficial for salmonid fish production.

His long-term empirical data proves that fish actually grow more numerous, and grow larger, in areas with little or no streamside vegetation, compared to streams with carefully maintained forest buffers that shade the stream surface. His measured data shows that fish reproduce and grow better in sunlit streams because the sunlight creates conditions that grow more food for the fish. One of those beneficial effects is increased water temperature! Any warming of the water that occurs in those sunlit areas is rapidly dissipated, as the water flows downstream.

Clear-cuts extending to the water’s edge, with no streamside forest buffer, produced the highest and largest fish counts in Dr. Newton’ study area. Moreover, streams affected by all different kinds of logging activities consistently produced more fish compared to stream segments passing through unlogged forests.

Dr. Newton’s twenty years of carefully collected on-site data simply destroys the veracity of the Department’s modelled “Protection of Cold Water Standard”. In fact, his data proves that the entire effort to protect the cold water standard may be misguided and actually counterproductive to optimal fish production.

He has presented the findings of his studies to the Oregon Board of Forestry and to the Environmental Quality Commission.

Neither has taken action to change the forest buffer rules.

In fact, under pressure from the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the Oregon Board of Forestry is currently contemplating enacting even more stringent rules. The new rules would disallow any increase in stream temperature in a forest harvest location.

The rules being considered have the potential to virtually eliminate forest harvest because scientists are unable to measure stream temperatures within plus or minus about half a degree Fahrenheit. Zero tolerance would therefore make it impossible to prove that almost any timber harvest would not influence stream temperatures.

Oregon’s forest products industries were decimated by the now unsupportable assumption that the decline of the Northern

Spotted Owl was caused by loss of forest habitat. We now know that the decline of the Owl is being caused by encroachment by the Barred Owl. In fact, paid government hunters are currently roaming federal forest land shooting the invading owls.

The adoption of another false assumption by government paid biologists, regarding forest riparian buffers, has wrought further serious harm on both the timber industry and our fisheries.

Most government paid scientists appear to shun spending time in the field to actually observe, measure and collect real data. They seem to be wed to the practice of supporting their assumptions with modeled data. Too often the information used to calibrate their models is also based on assumed data points.

One could assume that these biologists are either uninformed regarding appropriate scientific methods, too lazy to gather and evaluate empirical data, or that they have an agenda other than the protection of fish. In my opinion, the latter is too often true. The execution of the Forest Practices Act is a clarion example.

It has devolved into a pretense of science that targets the future existence of the forest products industry. Sadly, Governor Kitzhaber and his appointed boards and commissions have declined to correct this four decade long travesty. Their failure to take action appears to reinforce the conclusion that forest riparian buffers are really not about fish.

The myth that mercurial additives to vaccines causes autism was the most damaging medical hoax of the century. Millions of children were denied vaccination due to the fear created by this fabricated science. The British scientist that initiated and perpetuated that hoax was found guilty of three dozen charges by the General Medical Council, including dishonesty, irresponsibility and abuse of developmentally challenged children. He was stripped of his science credentials, struck from the Medical Registry and barred from medical practice.

Those scientists that misrepresent and adulterate forest science for political gain deserve no less. The politicians and their appointees who refuse to hold them accountable deserve no better.

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

Best regards, Doug