Klamath Life - On the Horizon by Herald and News

REGIONAL MAGAZINE FOR KLAMATH, LAKE, MODOC AND SISKIYOU COUNTIES

Klamath Life On the horizon Night Sky

Tips for capturing images of Basin night time sights

On the trail

Local hiking opportunities along the Pacific Crest Trail

Growing to give

Community gardeners donate bounty to local food bank

Offstage

Behind the scenes at the Ross Ragland Theater

INSIDE

WOMEN IN BUSINESS ROSS RAGLAND THEATER SEASON

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On the Horizon Inside: Destinations

On the cover: Star parties hosted by the Klamath County Museum give local gazers and photographers an opportunity to appreciate the universe. Story on page 25.

◗ On the trail:

Pacific Crest Trail hiking opportunities. Page 7 ◗ Volcanic legacy: Tour the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Page 11

Cover photo by Steven Silton

Culture

What Klamath’s all about “ Klamath Life: On the Horizon,” is chock full of news, events, personalities and profiles of local women in business. It sums up what Klamath is all about. Our Women in Business section is of particular interest. Herald and News summer interns Miles Sari and Kate Tracy gathered interviews of nine women who are making a difference in our business community. This is an annual part of the publication, so if you know of someone who may be worthy of a profile, drop us a line and we’ll get them on the list for next year. Also of note is the Silver Anniversary of the Ross Ragland Theater. H&N reporter Andrew Creasey gathered fun stories from the theater’s 25 years. Also included is a special section on the 2013-14 Ragland season. Three Dog Night, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” The Eugene Ballet Company performing the “Nutcracker,” the Esquire Jazz Orchestra’s holiday concert, the Golden Dragon acrobats and Veggie Tales, are the kinds of shows to expect this year at the historic theater and should suit all kinds of tastes. This is on top of the usual — or more likely unusual — fare by our staff of local reporters. Here’s a sample of what’s inside: ◗ Pacific Crest Trail: Reporter Devan Schwartz writes about local opportunities to hike the trail and trail maintenance efforts; ◗ Brim full: If you need a shot of caffeine, check out Kate Tracy’s piece on the coffee culture of Klamath. Plenty of selection there. ◗ Little town, plenty to do: Regional editor Lee Juillerat takes a tour of New Pine Creek in Northern California, including a sampling of Stringers Orchard Winery; more than just a bottle. ◗ Growing to give: Reporter Samantha Tipler takes a look at community gardens that donate their bounty to the KlamathLake Counties Food Bank. It’s all here and there’s even more we haven’t touched on. So take a look and let us know how we’re doing. This local publication is for you to enjoy and use month after month. Gerry O’Brien, H&N Editor

◗ Coffee culture : From drive-thrus to the counter terrorists. Page 17 ◗ Offstage:

Behind the scenes at the Ross Ragland. Page 21 ◗ Basin skies : Tips for catching photos of the night sky. Page 25

Country living

◗ New Pine Creek:

A small town that offers plenty to do. Page 29 ◗ Stitching time: When quilting becomes an art form. Page 33

Home & garden ◗ Growing to give:

Community gardeners donate bounty. Page 69 ◗ Simply create: Easy, quick projects for around the home. Page 71

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◗ When in Rome:

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Klamath Trails Alliance founding member Dennis Taugher, 70, overlooks Cascade Canal, a fast-moving stream paralleling a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in Klamath County. H&N photo by Devan Schwartz

❘ The Pacific Crest Trail in Klamath County ❘

National trail offers opportunities for hikers, volunteers By DEVAN SCHWARTZ H&N Staff Reporter

Spanning the Western United States

between Mexico and Canada, the Pacific Crest Trail is one of the world’s most famous paths, and includes spectacular sections in Klamath County.

Covering a distance of more than 2,650 miles, the Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT, draws ambitious hikers every summer, some who through-hike the entire thing. Others prefer day hiking or completing the trail in sections over multiple years. The brainchild of Clinton C. Clarke starting in the 1930s, the even-

tual PCT linked existing trail systems in California, Oregon and Washington, and was named a national scenic trail by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. According to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, a golden spike ceremony in 1993 marked the completion of the linked trails. See TRAIL, page 8

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TRAIL, from page 7 The organization estimates 500 to 800 people embark each year on the PCT and perhaps 60 percent finish. Klamath County provides beautiful scenery, close access to Crater Lake National Park and a couple important chances for weary PCT hikers to resupply, relax and receive mail. Dennis Taugher, a founding member of the Klamath Trails Alliance, says the Pacific Crest Trail in Klamath County has plenty going for it: forests, meandering trails and plenty of wildflowers. Yet as he walks a section near Summit Trailhead, easily accessible from Highway 140, Taugher sees the path with a trail maintenance

perspective, pointing to fallen logs that need to be cut. In June, he and other KTA members attended a trail skills college put on by the Pacific Crest Trails Association. Taugher, 70, hopes local groups will build better stewardship on nearby trail sections. “This is a really nice, natural experience,” Taugher said, moving aside for a closer look at wildflowers and listening to the roiling sounds of Cascade Canal. “It’s a good day hike.” Taugher says Klamath County has great recreation, it’s just a matter of getting the word out about where to go and how best to experience it.

Inspired by well-developed trails such as the PCT, Taugher has a number of plans for connected trail systems such as the proposed Great Klamath Circle, which would be more than 150 miles. More information about the Klamath Trails Alliance and the Great Klamath Circle is available at klamathtrails.org. “People like to get outdoors,” said Taugher, who came to Klamath County from the Bay Area. “It’s invigorating to get away from the stresses of everyday life.” And what better way to get away than a Pacific Crest Trail jaunt? See TRAIL, page 9

DAY HIKES ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL IN KLAMATH COUNTY ❙ CRATER LAKE: There is a PCT trailhead on Highway 62, west of the

entrance to Crater Lake National Park. You can hike to the rim by starting north on the PCT and then turning onto Dutton Creek Trail, a popular cross country ski trail. A more aggressive loop is heading south on the PCT over the Pumice Flats and climbing the spur trail up Union Peak — about 15 miles total.

❙ SUMMIT TRAILHEAD: Take Highway 140 just west of milepost 33 and pull into the paved Summit Trailhead parking area, which has a bathroom. A quarter-mile hike brings you to an intersection with the Pacific Crest Trail. You can take the PCT toward the base of Brown Mountain or travel 10 miles to Fourmile Lake, where you could leave a second vehicle for a shuttle. Alternately, you could hike to Fish Lake or Lake of the Woods.

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❙ PEDERSON SNO-PARK: Driving from Klamath Falls on Dead Indian Memorial Highway just beyond the turnoff for Howard Prairie Lake, you will find Pederson Sno-Park on the southern end of the road. Hiking south brings you to Old Baldy, Vulture Rock and Griffin Pass. To the north you can hike to the South Brown Mountain Shelter or toward Brown Mountain itself.

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Trailhead: Dennis Taugher stands at the Summit Trailhead just off Highway 140, an easy access point for the Pacific Crest Trail.

TRAIL, from page 8 The Pacific Crest Trail enters Klamath County after passing Hyatt Lake near Ashland. Crossing over Dead Indian Memorial Highway, the PCT winds north past Brown Mountain and then crosses Highway 140. In a few more miles, hikers may make side trips to either Fish Lake or Lake of the Woods resorts.

Fish Lake Resort receives UPS packages for hikers, keeps a cabinet of left-behind gear, a journal for messages, and keeps a free campsite open for PCT travelers. Cabins and the Tadpole Cafe are surely appreciated by tired backpackers. Lake of the Woods Resort, 5.5 miles off the main PCT, receives resupply packages for hikers, offers lodging and has a small store. See TRAIL, page 10

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TRAIL, from page 9

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Along the trail: The Cascade Canal, a fast-moving stream paralleling a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in Klamath County, diverts water from Fourmile Lake to Fish Lake.

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The trail then passes east of Mount McLoughlin, veering beyond Fourmile Lake and the entire Sky Lakes Wilderness with its plethora of mountain lakes. Crater Lake National Park is the next big landmark. Hikers enter near Stuart Falls. They ascend the trail toward Crater Lake’s rim along a section popular in winter for cross-country skiing. Hikers can camp at the campground near the park’s south entrance or, more luxuriously, stay at the historic lodge and eat in restaurants near the campground or in Rim Village. Along the rim The trail continues north, paralleling the western rim of Crater Lake for six miles before moving toward the base of Mount Thielsen, known as the “Lightning Rod of the Cascades.” The trail dips in and out of Klamath County and its final section includes 8,743-foot Diamond Peak and Odell Lake before continuing north toward the eventual destination of Manning Park, British Columbia. “We need to get people to know about the PCT,” Taugher said. “A good portion of it goes through Klamath County and several sections are easily accessible.” Asked why throughhikers challenge themselves to complete the entire 2,650-mile trail, Taugher laughed and said: “Because it’s there, I guess.”

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VOLCANO TO VOLCANO Day tripping along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

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he Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway All American Road runs right through the heart of Klamath County.

Although it is one 500-mile-long stretch of remarkable scenery that straddles Southern Oregon and Northern California, it’s also rich in history, features charming towns along the way and has a wealth of recreation. There are some 120 scenic byways in the U.S. but only 31 are designated as All American Roads . The volcanic byway is one of those 31 and one of four in Oregon. That puts it at the top of the list for touring and scenic beauty. A great way to take it all in is with one-day trips. Make Klamath Falls your home base before heading out on one-day tours of Highways 140, 97 and 62, which run up and down the spine of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. ❙ WHAT TO SEE AND DO ❙ ❙ Crater Lake National Park: From Klamath, it’s about an hour’s drive north to the only national park in Oregon, Crater Lake. It’s a must see as this ancient collapsed volcano has been transformed into a huge, aqua blue lake that reflects the changing color of the sky. Visitors should plan to spend a full day at Crater Lake. There are many options for recreation: take a walking tour with a ranger; tour the lake’s surface via a tour boat; hike along the Pacific Crest Trail or drive the 33 miles around the rim of the lake, taking in the scenery from pull-offs along the way. See LEGACY, page 12 Crater Lake National Park is on the northernmost portion of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway All American Road, a 500-mile journey from volcano to volcano. A stop at Mount Lassen in Northern California completes the journey. H&N photo by Holly Owens

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VOLCANIC LEGACY SCENIC BYWAY

Travelers also can stay at the historic Crater Lake Lodge. Rivaling the lodges of other Western national parks, such as Yellowstone and Glacier, the historic Crater Lake Lodge welcomes guests to the great hall with an impressive, stone fireplace originally built in 1915. Following extensive renovations in 1995, the lodge also offers an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1920s and immerses visitors in its rustic charm. The lodge is open seasonally from late-May to mid-October. There’s much more to see south of Crater Lake.

The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway in Oregon Starting at Highway 97 south of Chemult, the byway heads west on Highway 138 before turning south onto Crater Lake Highway into Crater Lake National Park, where Crater Lake fills the caldera of the collapsed Mount Mazama volcano. The byway includes Rim Drive which circumnavigates the lake. South of Crater Lake, the byway continues down Highway 62, with Mount Scott on the east, to Fort Klamath, where it heads west on Weed Road to Sevenmile Road, then south on West Side Road along the edge of the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Upper Klamath Lake. The byway then passes Mount McLoughlin on the east as it joins Highway 140 to Klamath Falls. From there, the route proceeds south on Highway 97, between Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge to the California border.

Enjoying summertime at Crater Lake National Park

❙ Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation site: This is a state park located at the headwaters of the Wood River. It’s a stunning sight of huge, clear, blue, cold spring water bubbling up from the ground to form the river. It’s a cozy camp site, too. ❙ Fort Klamath Museum: Fort Klamath was established in 1863, and was an important Army post during conflicts with the Klamath, Modoc and Northern Paiute tribes. The fort consisted of more than 80 buildings, including a sawmill. Four Modoc men, led by Kintpuash, better known as Captain Jack, were executed there in 1873 for the killing of General Edward Canby. Their graves remain at the fort. See LEGACY, page 13 Map courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration

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During the summer you can tour the 33-mile Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours to Wizard Island, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park’s various trails, including Mount Scott which peaks at 8,929 feet or swim the cool, clear water at Cleetwood Cove. Boating: Boat tours typically begin June 30 and run through Sept. 16 (weather permitting). It’s a steep milelong downhill walk from the Cleetwood Cove parking area to the lake for boarding the tour boat. The nearly two-hour ride includes interpretive talks and stops at Wizard Island. Go early in the day and spend a couple of hours on Wizard Island hiking and fishing. Hiking: More than 90 miles of hiking trails and 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail offer a variety of hiking opportunities. Crater Lake Trolley: 2010 marked the maiden season of Crater Lake’s newest attraction. Three historically designed trolleys operate at Crater Lake National Park, taking up to 25 passengers each on a two-hour tour around the lake’s Rim Drive with several stops at areas of interest. The tour includes a national park interpreter who provides information about the unique features of Oregon’s only national park so visitors can learn more about the park on their visit. Check the Community House at Rim Village for schedules, tickets.

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LEGACY, from page 12 A post office was opened in 1879. By the mid-1880s, the settlers in the area no longer needed protection, and in 1889 the decision was made to close the fort. ❙ Kla-Mo-Ya Casino: Just outside of Chiloquin the tribal casino runs 24/7. It’s a great place to relax, have a meal and try your luck at one of hundreds of gaming machines. H&N photo by Steven Silton

❙ Collier Memorial State Park and Logging Museum: Camp or picnic here while enjoying one of the nation’s largest collections of antique logging equipment. ❙ Flyfishing: There is great summer flyfishing along the Wood, Williamson and Sprague rivers. Local guides can set you up, or pitch a tent at one of the local campgrounds. And there’s good fishing at Rocky Point resort on Upper Klamath Lake and west of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway at nearby Lake of the Woods, Howard Prairie Lake, Fourmile Lake and Fish Lake along Highway 140. Check state fishing regulations for seasons and the necessary licenses. ❙ Downtown Klamath Falls: Enjoy the art deco and gothic revival architecture of many of Klamath Falls’ historic buildings, or see history depicted in artistic murals. Don’t miss the Klamath County Museum, which hosts Native American and World War II artifacts exclusively from the Klamath lakes area. Also, the Favell Museum boasts one of the three best collections of Western artifacts and art in the United States. The Baldwin Hotel Museum showcases room after room of Klamath County history. There are downtown walking maps available, or try out the Linkville Trolley. Service is provided Tuesday through Saturday with roundtrip rides starting at the Klamath County Museum. Cost is $1 per person.

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❙ Birdwatcher’s paradise: Not only do tourists stop here, but birds of all sorts of feathers do, too. Klamath wildlife refuges are at the center of Pacific Coast flyways. See LEGACY, page 14

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LEGACY, from page 13 Nearly 80 percent of the flyway’s migratory birds pass through this region, from eagles to colorful songbirds. There are 345 species of birds to be seen here and a host of refuges and marshes within easy drives both north and south of town, all with access and viewing stands. Most impressive are the Tule Lake National and the Lower Klamath Lake wildlife refuges across the border in California. Stop in at the refuge headquarters and visitor center on Hill Road for detailed information.

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Dutch Bros. is more than coffee. Tell that to any tween girl in her cut-off jean shorts and aviators, sipping a blended Caramelizer in the summer heat, and she’ll say, “Obviously. Duh.” Then she’ll take a “selfie” with her drink and post it on Instagram. #dutchbros. #dutchluv #dutchbrosrun. The coffee company, based in Grants Pass, has bombarded the West Coast with its sweet, energizing drinks and chipper service — with Klamath Falls being no exception to the craze. The popular coffee drive-thru has five Klamath Falls locations, outnumbering Starbucks five to one. The opening of its new Campus Drive location earlier this summer had cars lined up along the road with people waiting to get free drinks. And with more than 17,000 likes on the company’s Klamath Falls Facebook page, Dutch Bros. might just be the most popular joint in town. ❙ The reason for the craze

From tasty coffee crazes to the Basin’s traditional ‘Counter Terrorists’

By KATE TRACY H&N Staff Reporter

What causes people to spend $3.50 on a Dutch Bros. beverage every day? Maybe it’s the fact that Dutch Bros. uses a special chocolate milk recipe in all its mocha drinks. Maybe it’s the pretty flowers and windmills on the cups. Or maybe, it’s the service. See COFFEE, page 18

COUNTER TERRORISTS: IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN THE CUP OF COFFEE They call themselves the counter terrorists. Sitting at the counter of the Klamath Grill, 715 Main St., these coffee regulars frequent the establishment on most mornings to drink coffee, chat with each other and sass the waitresses. And when football season comes around, things really heat up. “The biggest event, of course, is football season,” said Tony Marino, who has been a coffee regular for three years. “Trash talk will be flinging.” See COUNTER, page 19

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‘Honestly, it’s not even like a job. My favorite thing is pretty much just how much fun it is.’ — Kelsey Mueller, Dutch Bros.

COFFEE, from page 17 “Something that makes Dutch Bros., Dutch Bros. are the baristas,” said Jon Aslakson, regional manager of the Klamath Falls shops. The baristas, along with the leaders of the company, adopted the Optimist’s Creed, a series of sayings focused on living the most positive kind of lifestyle. For example, one of the sayings is “To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.” One of the goals as baristas, said Aslakson, is to pass this kind of attitude along to every customer. “We care about what they’re doing on a freezing cold morning or a smoking hot day,” he said. “A smile really changes a mood … we have a fun, positive environment and

we will give that to everyone that comes through.” As a barista, friendliness and energy come with the job. The baristas often blare music, laughing with each other and with customers while they pump cups full of white chocolate syrup and espresso shots. Kelsey Mueller and Danielle Wigen, baristas at the Campus Drive Dutch Bros., say work at the drivethru has its perks. “Honestly, it’s not even like a job,” said Mueller. “My favorite thing is pretty much just how much fun it is.” Wigen agreed, saying, “It’s like a family … it doesn’t feel like I’m coming to work.” See COFFEE, page 20

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It’s the baristas: Dutch Bros. baristas Danielle Wigen and Kelsey Mueller make coffee at the Campus Drive location drive-thru.

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‘We solve the world’s problems one cup at a time.’ — Larry Carlson Klamath Grill ‘Counter Terrorist’

Starting the day: Larry Aires, left, Tony Marino and Larry Carlson frequent the Klamath Grill on Main Street for their morning coffee and good conversation. H&N photo by Kate Tracy

COUNTER, from page 17 Larry Carlson, another regular, has frequented the Klamath Grill for 14 years; in fact, the restaurant was the first place he visited upon moving to Klamath Falls. With his newspaper and book, he will arrive around 6 a.m. on weekdays to drink coffee with his friends. “It’s not about the coffee, not about the food — here, it’s about the conversation,” Carlson said. “It’s kind of like a fraternity.” Politics, religion, sports — the crew covers it

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ety of meanings. “It’s funny, but it’s false,” said Aslakson, although he does admit to coordinating straw colors to customers’ outfits upon request. Other than that, baristas grab the brightly colored straws completely at random. What is not a myth, however, is the Dutch Bros. effort to appeal to people via social media. Aslakson promotes specials and events over Facebook, text messages, Instagram and Twitter, with the community response always being positive. “It plays a huge part,” said Aslakson. “This is a social media world that we’re living in.” In the summertime, business goes up, but the busy hours fluctuate from the rest of the year. Autumn, winter and spring bring early morning customers on their way to school, while in the summer, mornings calm down and afternoons are busier. Even

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Second most-popular drink: Kelsey Mueller and Danielle Wigen hold containers of Rebel, a signature energy drink of Dutch Bros.

after 11 p.m. Dutch Bros. stands are crowded during the summer. “It’s sometimes busier in the summer just because a beverage is more desirable,” said Aslakson. The most popular drink? The Caramelizer, a mocha with rich caramel sauce, three-bean espresso roast and the Dutch chocolate blend milk. Closely in second place are the signature Rebel energy drinks, infused with different syrup flavors. The Campus Drive Dutch Bros. location sold 1,606 Rebel drinks on its $1 Rebel promotional July 2. ❙ Community involvement Dutch Bros. is about more than coffee, as is evident in its active outreach toward members of the Klamath community. In March,

Dutch Bros. raised more than $4,000 for Travis Deutchman, a Klamath Union High School student diagnosed with cancer. The coffee stands raised $4,796 on Father’s Day for Rip Sawyer, whose daughter was diagnosed with respiratory failure. Mother’s Day brought in another $6,436.97 for the Klamath Crisis Center for its women’s program. “We’re really excited that we can do something through the community,” said Aslakson. Through its positive contributions to the community, as well as making customers’ days better with quality coffee and bubbly service, Dutch Bros. will not be going away anytime soon.

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❘ The Ross Ragland Theater ❘

OFFSTAGE: More than meets the eye By ANDREW CREASEY H&N Staff Reporter

His office was empty,

but Mark McCrary had a feeling he was being watched. It was night, and McCrary, the executive director of the Ross Ragland Theater, knew he was alone in the building. Perturbed, he got up to take a look down the hallway. “I opened the door, and it felt like someone had just left,” McCrary said. “I left not long after that.” Apparently, at the iconic community theater, supernatural encounters are not uncommon. One night janitor quit after spending shifts hearing doors slamming. The noises were so frequent he was convinced someone on staff was hiding in the building to give him a scare. It turns out there is more to the theater

than meets the eye. For instance, McCrary was telling these ghost stories while standing on the roof of the Ross Ragland, a half-domed, rubber-covered ceiling offering expansive views of Klamath Falls and Lake Ewauna. The roof is accessible after navigating a path of wooden planks housed in the cavernous upper confines of the theater. It’s a hot, dark trek, involving some crawling beneath the duct work that laces across the room. Basically, it’s spelunking through the Ross Ragland. See RAGLAND, page 22 At the top: Ross Ragland Theater Executive Director Mark McCrary relates tales about the theater while standing on the facility’s roof. From the pit: Curious audience members peak into the orchestra pit during a recent play rehearsal. H&N photos by Steven Silton

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RAGLAND, from page 21 The story of the theater is fairly well known. It opened its doors in 1989 after a $2 million fundraising campaign spearheaded by a number of local businesses and community leaders. The building was formerly the Esquire Theater, and its owners nearly tore the building down until the founders of the local Community Lounge stepped forward and purchased the building. That’s the common tale, anyway. This story is more about examining the quirks of the theater, delving into the lesser-known facts and hearing tales from the staff that have weathered countless performance seasons and the occasional ghost encounter.

The main focus of Ross Ragland, for obvious reasons, is the stage. Countless artists and performers have graced its wooden surface, entertaining crowds of up to 700 while standing beneath the glare of 164 lighting fixtures. Around 50,000 people each year filter through the theater doors to witness stage shows and musical acts. The stage has seen the likes of Garth Brooks, Pat Benatar and Neal McCoy. The theater debuted with a community performance of “The Music Man” and has since hosted a variety of productions. In all, the theater and adjoining cultural center hosted 329 events in 2012. See RAGLAND, page 23

Shelf life: Above the box office is an old apartment that is now used for storage, including the marquee letters. Below stage: There is more storage below stage as well, where this old dressing area and the orchestra pit can be found. Holding it all together: Everything you might need to build a set can be found at the Ross Ragland if you dig deep enough. Worn threads: The Ross Ragland’s costume room has everything from hats and crowns to old dresses and mini tuxedos.

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RAGLAND, from page 22 One of the more interesting acts, as recalled by facility and house manager Christy Ruegger, was a Russian figure skating group. To accommodate the act, the crew had to build an ice arena, complete with ice 5-inches thick, on stage. To spice it up, the performers were accompanied by a personal retinue of the Soviet Union’s KGB. Ruegger also recalls a time, before the construction of the cultural center, that performers and their set pieces were housed in tents erected outside the stage door. This was the practice in

Countless artists and performers have graced the Ross Ragland’s wooden surface, entertaining crowds of up to 700 while standing beneath the glare of 164 lighting fixtures.

summer and winter, rain or shine. Performers in those early days roughed it in other ways, too. Back then, the only toilets for performers were porta-potties backstage. It was Ruegger’s job to hand the performers flashlights before they went in. “I got a lot of, ‘are you kidding me?’ ” Ruegger recalled. Venture below the stage and there are tales to tell as well. In the bowels of the theater you will find the old dressing room and the orchestra pit. See RAGLAND, page 24

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The new addition of the theater, which was constructed in 1999, holds larger, more modern dressing rooms for each gender. It also provides storage for a host of set pieces and props, from fake guns to Chinese dragons. Changing times: The dressing rooms at the Ragland are top notch, with plenty of space and their own showers. H&N photos by Steven Silton

One night, a performer, who apparently lacked situational awareness, fell off the front of the stage and landed in the orchestra pit. RAGLAND, from page 23 In the dressing room, Myron Floren, the accordionist for the long-running musical variety program “The Lawrence Welk Show,” was practicing the accordion when the earthquake struck Klamath Falls in 1993. The orchestra pit, when it’s not in use, is covered with a series of removable wooden panels that are held in place by coffin locks. It is the site of one of the more dire accidents in Ross Ragland history. One night, a performer, who apparently lacked situational awareness, fell off the front of the stage and landed in the orchestra pit. The fall resulted in a broken leg. Someone must have wished him good luck before the show. The new addition of the theater, which was constructed in 1999, holds larger, more modern dressing rooms

for each gender. It also provides storage for a host of set pieces and props, from fake guns to Chinese dragons. Above the dressing rooms and business offices is costume storage, where hundreds of pants, shirts, hats and boots pack the room. There’s a tuxedo in every size and, upon closer examination, military-style hats with the faded remnants of swastikas from a performance of “The Sound of Music.” Finally, atop the box office, is an apartment used by the owner of the Esquire Theater when he was in town. It’s accessible via a spiral staircase in the box office. The apartment is now used for storage and holds the black letters used for the marquee. That’s a lot of places for ghosts to roam.

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Basin skies provide a universal perspective

By STEVEN SILTON: H&N Staff Photographer

ext time you step outside at night to let your dog out, get something out of your car, or take the trash out, take an extra minute and look at the stars.

Think about what you’re seeing and put it all in perspective. The dot of light from each star that hits your eyes has been traveling for dozens of years — and even centuries or longer in most cases. In Southern Oregon we are treated to some of the darkest skies in the country. Light pol-

lution from big cities and sprawling suburbs drowns out thousands of stars in other areas and makes the Milky Way’s glow impossible to see, but in the countryside we can see everything. See SKIES, page 27

Beyond the sky: A stargazer looks through a 13-inch telescope early after sunset during a July star party hosted by the Klamath County Museum. Camera settings: 20 second exposure, ISO 1000, f/4.0.

CAPTURING IMAGES OF THE HEAVENS At the most basic level, all you really need in order to take night sky images is a camera with manual exposure settings and a tripod. Photographer’s tip: Make sure your camera is very snug in the tripod mount; any looseness or wobbling can ruin a good photo. If your camera has a “bulb” setting, use it. This will allow you to keep the shutter open as long as you want to get as much light as possible. If you use this setting, you’ll need a remote control shutter trigger to start and stop the exposure without touching the camera. I’ve included my settings for each photo in the captions, so try those settings first, and branch out from there. See IMAGES, page 27

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SKIES, from page 25 Greg Christiansen, a volunteer with the Klamath County Museum and night sky expert, helps show people the heavens with his 13-inch reflector telescope at star parties. In mid-July, Christiansen showed me and around a dozen other wide-eyed guests Saturn, supernova remnants, globular clusters and binary star systems. He bought his giant telescope after seeing Halley’s Comet in 1986. Since then he’s added a few upgrades, but the views are still as stunning as ever. Christiansen was joined by several other astronomy enthusiasts with their own telescopes to show us these phenomenal objects at a recent star party at Liskey Farms. With the help of laser pointers, guide books, special filters, binoculars and decades of knowledge, the experts told their audience what they were seeing and how

these things came to be. “You see those two stars in the scope?” Christiansen asked me, “Those are actually gravitationally attached, they’re orbiting each other.” After everyone had a chance to see the binary stars, he pointed the scope straight up at a globular cluster. One by one, each of us gazed at the incredible formation while excited “wows” came from the neighboring scope looking at Saturn and one of its moons, Triton. The star parties, organized by the Klamath County Museum, aren’t scheduled too far in advance because of unpredictable weather, but anyone interested in attending one should contact the museum for the latest information. The next star party is planned for Aug. 11 and will showcase the Perseid meteor shower — if weather permits.

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IMAGES, from page 25 For most images you’ll want to use the lowest number possible for your aperture. The ISO setting should be between 1000 and 2500 for most images, but each night is going to be different depending on the weather and other variables. If you don’t have access to these settings, that’s okay, just as long as you can control how long your exposure is. You’ll notice that as you leave the shutter open longer, the stars start to blur. This is caused by the Earth’s rotation, which makes it look like the stars are moving across the frame. If you leave it open long enough — for several hours — you will see long trails of light. This is its own sub-genre of night sky photography and can yield some amazing shots. Photographer’s tip: The sky is the main focus of the picture, but a unique feature in the foreground can really make your picture pop. Think about how much better a star trails picture would look behind Mount Shasta or over Klamath Falls instead of a hill by your house. To do this type of photography you’ll need a lot of patience — in addition to using a remote control shutter trigger to start and stop the exposure. Without the remote you’ll have to press the button on the camera, which causes a slight but very noticeable shake. See IMAGES, page 28

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BEFORE YOU SHOOT — TIPS TO CONSIDER ◗ Mount your camera tightly to the tripod ◗ Find a good location with a unique foreground if possible ◗ Set your camera to “bulb” or at least 30- second shutter speed ◗ Use a low aperture and high ISO ◗ Use a remote shutter trigger control if

you have one, timer if you don’t (remote will give you more options to work with) ◗ Test, test and test more; experimenting will hone your skills ◗ To aid in post-processing to reduce noise, shoot in a raw image format if you have the option

IMAGES, from page 27 Photographer’s tip: An alternative to a remote is to use the timer setting. This will give your camera a few seconds to stop shaking after you press the button. If using the bulb setting, this will not work because the shutter will only remain open as long as you are holding the button. The other kind of night sky photography is a more accurate representation of what you’ll actually see at night. The Milky Way doesn’t actually pop like it does in these pictures, of course, but you can still see the faint glow of the center formed by billions of stars. A good setting to start at is ISO 2000, f/2.8 with a 30-second shutter speed. At 30 seconds the blur from the Earth’s rotation is minimal, but at least the noise at ISO 2000 can be corrected in post-processing. If you can manually focus your camera, focus it to infinity to keep the image as crisp as possible. Photographer’s tip: Research your subject and location in advance. If you want shots of the moon, know when it will rise and what phase it’ll be in. If you want pictures of a certain constellation, think about how to include a meaningful foreground to make it even better. If you’re using a camera with interchangeable lenses, use the widest focal length available. This will give you a larger chunk of the sky in your frame, as well as minimizing the blur from the Earth’s rotation. On the other hand, if you’re shooting a certain object like the moon or a comet, a telephoto lens will make the moon or comet look huge. If you’ve ever seen a picture of a city skyline with an unnaturally large moon rising over it, the photographer probably shot it with at least a 400mm lens.

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Starlight: The Milky Way rises over a July star party along Lower Klamath Lake Road, looking south at Liskey Farms. Settings: 56-second exposure, ISO 1600, f/4.0. Light to see by: Red light doesn’t dialate your pupils, so you can still see the stars without waiting for your eyes to readjust. Settings: 88-second exposure, ISO 1600, f/4.0.

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Right at home: Pine Creek Cabins in New Pine Creek, Calif., offers two spacious cabins for its guests. H&N photo by Lee Juillerat

Small community provides plenty to see and do By LEE JUILLERAT: H&N Regional Editor

ew Pine Creek is a getting-smaller community that straddles two states.

New Pine Creek, located along Highway 395, is 14 miles south of Lakeview and 40 miles north of Alturas. A decade ago the community claimed a population of about 300, but the 2010 U.S. Census figures narrowed the figure to 98. In recent years, the store, gas station and other commercial properties have closed.

Down, but not out. It’s easy to spend a day, or overnight, in and around New Pine Creek. Nearby are Cave and Lily lakes, a still semi-active mining area, the not-so dismal Dismal Swamp and Goose Lake State Park. Here are three more reasons to do more than just speed past.

❙ PINE CREEK CABINS It’s mid-morning and Anita Spence is readying rooms at her two Pine Creek Cabins. Both are spacious, each sleeping eight or more. “This is really fun. You meet the nicest people,” says Anita, 62, who handles most of the cabin business because her husband, Jim, 63, works at the Warner Creek Correctional Facility north of Lakeview. The Spences host couples, families and, often, groups such as See COMMUNITY, page 30 Get out of town: The small Northern California community of New Pine Creek is surrounded by history and natural beauty, including semi-active mining areas, bottom left, the not-so-dismal Dismal Swamp, below center, and Lily Lake. H&N photos by Holly Owens

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COMMUNITY, from page 29 participants in the Road Scholar programs and Oregon State University anthropology field school. They launched their business in 2001 with the two-story cabin just a short walk away from their home and added a second unit in recent years. For an extra charge, Anita fixes meals — the dinner possibilities include grilled pork loin and steaks, and French toast with fresh eggs for breakfast — that typically feature vegetables fresh from her 300- by 100-foot greenhouse garden. Each year the couple grows a pumpkin patch, which hosts visiting school groups that tour the patch, feed the chickens and play games. Any time of the year, it’s only a half-mile to Goose Lake State Park, with its day use, camping area and

access to bird watching. “There are obsidian mines and sunstones to collect,” Anita says. “Just five miles up the mountain is Lily Lake, a small natural mountain lake with good trout fishing and swimming. A trail winds around the lake, and you will see eagles and ospreys fishing on the lake.” Wildflower displays begin in the spring and generally continue until the fall. “This is a high desert area and we have the most gorgeous wildflowers,” she boasts, noting her favorites include the Western or Brown’s peony and the sagebrush mariposa lily. For more information, visit cabinsatpinecreek.com or call 530-9464184. See COMMUNITY, page 31

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❙ SALLY’S JUST STUFF It’s impossible not to notice Sally’s Just Stuff. That’s because there’s so much “stuff” inside her store that it overflows on the sidewalk at its Highway 395 frontage. “I started with a garage sale in my own yard and it expanded from there,” chuckles Sally Burnikis, 74, of beginning her business 33 years ago. Her antique business — she doesn’t call it that, saying instead, “It’s always been just stuff, interesting stuff” — has shifted locations around town, including 12 years at her two-story house, until moving into her current location, the former Alvin’s Market. “It used to be the center of Pine Creek,” Burnikis says of Alvin’s. “People used to sit in the back and smoke and talk.” She replaces what she sells by culling yard sales or gathering items from “my kids, my neighbors, my friends. Somehow it gets here.” Her best sellers include jewelry and cast iron cookware but, as she confesses, “You just never know when something will sell.” As its name implies, the store is stuffed with stuff, all kinds of stuff — china, cookbooks, fishing poles, Hardy Boys books, stacks of lamp shades, varieties of salt and pepper shakers, every manner of kitchen item, framed photos and prints, cookie jars, medals, thimbles, old milk bottles, cups and saucers, old postcards, and dial telephones for starters. “You’ve got a lot of stuff here,” a visitor geewhizzed. “Not enough,” she answered. “If you see anything you can’t live without, I’ll give you the best price I can.” She’s had some open heart surgeries — “That’s slowed me down,” she admits — so “Sally’s Just Stuff” regular hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. “But if people come and they seriously want to shop, I’ll come down,” Burnikis offers. Her phone number is on the door. See COMMUNITY, page 32

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Plums from the family’s 20-acre orchard are used to produce 1,000 gallons a year of wine and 300 gallons each of brandy and gin.

Home grown: John Stringer shows a lineup of Stringer’s Orchard Wild Plum Winery & Distillery products at the New Pine Creek Winery. H&N photo by Lee Juillerat

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❙ STRINGER’S ORCHARD WILD PLUM WINERY & DISTILLERY The tastiest reason to visit New Pine Creek to sample the wine, brandy, liqueur, preserves, jams, syrup and, more recently, gin all made from wild plums at Stringer’s Orchard Wild Plum Winery & Distillery. Located off Highway 395 a mile south of the Oregon-California state line, it’s been a favorite diversion for motorists since it was founded by John Stringer’s parents in 1984. John, 58, who has been working alone since his mother died last year, earned a new nickname, “Johnny Gin,” from Lakeview golfing buddies after adding two vari-

eties of gin last year. He began experimenting with gin during a slow period — the winery is normally open by appointment only from January through March and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays April through December. “By my third sample I made a great gin. I wanted to make something the world wanted,” he says of the gins, Goose Lake Valley, which he describes as a regular sipping gin, and Pacific Plum Gin, which features wild plums and has proven a surprise best-seller.

“It’s been outselling everything,” he says of Pacific Plum. “People come in and say, ‘I want the plum gin.’ I thought it would a turn-off.” Plums from the family’s 20-acre orchard are used to produce 1,000 gallons a year of wine and 300 gallons each of brandy and gin. The gin is available only at the winery, but Stringer’s other products are available at Howard’s Meat Center, Diamond S Meat Company and the Portland Street Market in Klamath Falls, online at stringersorchard.com or by calling 530-946-4112. Most of his products, however, are

sold to happy samplers. “I’m happy with our little store here,” Stringer says. “The people who come in here are always in a good mood.” After a sip or two of gin and wine, what could be a better mood inducer? Actually, there’s an answer to that. Take the satisfaction meter up higher with summertime samples of vanilla ice cream topped with thick wild plum syrup, especially for reporters seeking a delicious scoop.

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Stitching time Quilters leave tradition behind to ‘paint’ works of art with fabric and thread

By LEE BEACH: H&N Staff Reporter

uilting has advanced far beyond the American utilitarian skill that created a fabric history of family life, warm bedding and clothing. Traditional quilters followed well-loved patterns and used every scrap of material available — waste not, want not. Today, it has been elevated to an art form as some local quilters have given freedom to their creative bents in what has come to be considered the fiber arts.

A NATURAL PROGRESSION Morna Bastian describes herself as both one of the “charter members and an ‘instigator’ of Chiloquilters 13 years ago. I had been sewing for a number of years before taking a class at the extension office.” The class was on fabric manipulation,

which was a new concept for her, and she said it was an easy transition to quilting from there. She hasn’t looked back — she was hooked. Fabric manipulation is a process done by textile designers and artists using a variety of processes and techniques. See STITCHING, page 34

Picture perfection: This eight-piece “slice” quilt was recreated from a photograph using a multitude of materials and techniques. It was made by a group of women who met for a year at Tater Patch Quilts in Merrill, where it currently hangs. H&N photo by Lee Beach

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STITCHING, from page 33 Included are pleating, folding, applique, layering, gathering, trapunto and other techniques to create innovative designs and work that can be applied to fine art or fashion. Bastian said she and other Chiloquilters learn by sharing information and helping each other. Like many quilters, she admits that even though she has a huge stash of fabric, “I brought more back from the quilt show,” referring to the annual quilt show Chiloquilters hosts in June to benefit the community. For the type of quilting she does, improvements in the rotary cutter, mats and rulers have been advances she finds most helpful. WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE ART Collective Visions is a very small art group — mostly of women — who also participate in the Heart of the Basin quilting fellowship. They work on a group project each year. One person creates a design or selects a picture, enlarges it and divides it into sections. The sections are distributed to the other members of the group, who complete their section using any technique, fabric, fibers or embellishments they choose. The sections then are returned to the original designer who sews them together and finishes the quilt. Susan Massini shared this year’s project — a picture of a nest with pale-blue birds’ eggs — which employs numerous techniques: thread painting, silk pods and cocoons, silk See STITCHING, page 35

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Painting the nest: Fibers of silk, wool, netting, feathers, beading and more were used to create depth and texture in this art quilt based on the picture shown, which was assembled by Susan Massini.

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STITCHING, from page 34 waste, felting, dyed fabric, yarn, feathers, glitter and netting. When all sections were completed by the individual artists, Massini assembled and finished the quilt. It has been a journey from quilting classes she took eight or nine years ago at the now-closed Sewing Machine Center, to designing and creating both original art and reproductions from favored paintings or photographs. The beauty of the Klamath Basin and Northern California are often favorite subjects, particularly for Joanne Baeth, one of the Collective Visions participants whose art in fabric has been honored at many juried quilt guild shows nationwide. Massini found it to be a natural progression from quilting to fiber arts, especially since she doesn’t create many quilts for family, who she said have different tastes in decorating into which quilting doesn’t fit. “Joanne got me involved in fiber art projects,” she said, “ and my favorite part of it is the planning — how to use interesting techniques, yarns and natural fiber to create dimension — that’s the most fun.” She said trees are her favorite subject, and once you have studied how to recreate them in art, “you look at nature differently — the tinges of colors and the layers.” One of her favorite projects which Collective Visions created is a kimono, each part of which was completed by one of the artists. The hardest part of the projects for her is putting all the parts together, cleaning up afterward and reorganizing the variety of tools and materials she used. These aren’t her only labors of love. Her absolute favorite project at the moment is one she’s creating for a member of the family — “my new little grandbaby. I’m making an angel quilt with hearts and stars on it — I poured my love into it.” A RENAISSANCE IN QUILTING The country’s bicentennial in 1976 encouraged renewed interest in quilting, according to Robin King and Diane McKoen, co-owners of Tater Patch Quilts in Merrill. Not satisfied with following the familiar patterns, many of their customers have moved to more complex fiber arts, and the shop has tried to keep up on the latest techniques. See STITCHING, page 36

From many to one: This kimono is one of the shared projects created by the Collective Visions fiber arts group, with each of five women completing one of the sections. H&N photo by Steven Silton

QUILTING GROUPS IN THE BASIN Chiloquilters

Heart of the Basin Quilters & Needle Art Guild

❯ About: The group has broad quilting interests — from basic to artistic — and creates an annual raffle quilt to benefit the community. ❯ Meetings: Two Rivers Gallery, 140 S. First St., Chiloquin at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. on the last Friday of the month for Project Linus (except during the summer) ❯ Contact: Louise Balf – 541-783-7767

❯ About: The guild is a nonprofit group formed in 2004 to encourage the appreciation and artistry of quilting and related needle arts through education, service and fellowship. ❯ Meetings: at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at Suburban Heights Baptist Church, 3052 Homedale Road ❯ Contact: Carole Bowen – 541-884-5097.

Pelican Piecemakers ❯ About: This group has both experienced quilters and welcomes people new to the craft, happily sharing their knowledge. ❯ Meetings: 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays at BBC, 4849 S. Sixth St. ❯ Contact: Mary Farekian – 541-2731867

Collective Visions ❯ About: This is a small art group which has met the last few years and collaborated on one picture quilt project a year.

Project Linus ❯ About: One of five chapters in Oregon, this group just completed its 6,000 new blanket or quilt to be given away to seriously ill and traumatized children. ❯ Meetings: Klamath Falls meeting is at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the Community Health Education Center, 2200 N. Eldorado Ave. The group is on hiatus for the summer and will start again in the fall. Call for information on meetings in other locations. ❯ Contact: Trudy Novak – 541-884-2438 ❯ Meetings: The members are taking a hiatus this year because they are each so busy. ❯ Contact: Susan Massini — 541-850-0584

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STITCHING, from page 35 “Fabric and thread are the medium they are using, and they are looking for a challenge, new ways of working with new elements,” said King. In addition to the fabrics Collective Visions members work with, McKoen said they use warmed and molded Tyvek, a construction material used to “wrap” a building. Other unusual items used include cheesecloth, acrylic and oil paints — some in stick form similar to crayons which also are self-healing — brushes and “all kinds of yarns,” said McKoen, “There’s no limit, whatever your imagination can conjure up.” Fabrics used include wool, silk and satin — as well as the 100 percent cotton material used as the base for pictures. Another material, Ecofelt, is created from recycled pop bottles. It melts in a fragmented pattern and adds texture to pictures, King said, and it’s always a surprise what pattern will result. Silk and wool rovings, or strands of natural fibers, can be used interchangeably. A few of their customers, King said, “take the raw wool, card and dye it” to get their rovings. The thread being used determines the type of needle used for quilting around the pattern in the materials, and the many layers of a fiber art picture often will break needles. “Fiber art is taking off in this area,” said McKoen, “and we’re just babies at it. We have a group that meets every other month, the next time in September. We provide product and bring experts in.” She praised how the group shares and shows each other new techniques. Of the activity itself, she said, “It’s more than a hobby — it’s a passion.” STRIKING EXAMPLES On display at Tater Patch Quilts is one of three “slice” quilts created by 20 quilt artists from all over Southern Oregon and Northern California which employs many of the materials and techniques of this new art form.

By design: Dar Farmer, who has worked at Heart to Heart Quilters, demonstrates how a mid-arm quilting machine can quilt free style or with a computerized pantograph — or a continuous line quilting design — to create the same all-over pattern.

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Bottled art: Robin King, co-owner of Tater Patch Quilts, shows a sample of ecofelt, made of recycled pop bottles. When heated, the material separates into multiple designs — each unique — giving texture to fiber art pictures.

“Mount Shasta” hangs here, “Upper Klamath Lake” and “Sprague River Aspens” in the offices of the Oregon Community Foundation in Medford and Portland. These Klamath Basin vistas are based on photographs taken by Klamath Falls photographer Jeremy Franklin. Franklin’s photos were enlarged to 80-inches by 60-inches and divided into eight sections. Each quilt artist then recreated a slice from the original picture. The group met monthly to coordinate progress and individual quilt artists worked at home. The artists took a year to complete the projects. NEW TECH — NEW ART In early quilt shows, machine quilting disqualified a quilt. This has changed with the advent of electronic sewing machines, especially the longarm types. Computers can be used to refine images, which assist in creating patterns. Fabric has changed as well, such as fusible web. All these advances make quilting easier and broaden the opportunities to create beautiful art. Julia Knight of Bonanza was working recently at Heart to Heart Longarm Quilters in Merrill, owned by Debi Worch. She was doing freehand longarm machine quilting on a Christmas quilt. Knight rents time on the shop’s machinery to do the final step on quilts created by her customers. Dar Farmer, who has worked at the shop for nine years, demonstrated how, with a mid-arm machine, there can be two ways to work. From the front of the machine, a pantograph — or continuous line quilting design — can be followed to stitch a set pattern on a quilt. From the back, freemotion quilting can be done, used for custom stitching. “A lot of people have them (the machines) in their homes,” said Farmer. “The newer machines have a computer. You can buy a pantograph on disc and put it in, and go have a cup of coffee while it completes a row. Then you reset it.”

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Get down for some serious boogie music! “Diane Lines’ Jump!” is a celebration of 40’s and 50’s era swing, boogie-woogie, and jump blues music. Diane was the pianist for Grammy nominated Michael Bublé for two years before she began touring her own show. Diane Lines received her musical education at the Banff School of Fine Arts, the Humber School of Creative and Performing Arts in Toronto, and at Cleo Laine and John Dankworth’s Wavendon Music Program in England. She has performed on six continents and has appeared with a variety of entertainers including; Les Brown, Jim Walker, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Jim Byrnes, Joani Bye, Rolf Harris, Alfe Zappacosta, Bria Skonberg, Amanda Wood and Shari Ulrich.

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TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $29/$23/$19 Inspired in 2009 by an impromptu studio session together in Montreal, The California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio features six virtuoso guitarists from four countries (Japan, Canada, Belgium, and US), California Guitar Trio (CGT) and Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) fuse over 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique six-by-6-string ‘phenomensemble’. In a pleasantly surprising way, CGT’s steel stringed-guitars blend naturally with MG3’s nylonstringed guitars, as each trios fret boards chase the others’ original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz and classical music. “This group delivers loads of infectious good humor and some solid ensemble playing that skirts the four corners of the musical world.” —Los Angeles Times

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

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TIME: 2:00PM & 7:30PM TICKETS: $36/$29/$23/ Children 12 & Under $15 Enjoy sugar plum dreams while watching this family holiday classic come to life on the main stage. Eugene Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, tells the story of Clara’s dream and the transformation of her beloved nutcracker into a life-sized prince. Joining them on stage again will be talented young ballet students from our local dance academies.

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Saturday, DECEmber 7, 2013

Esquire Jazz Orchestra

TIME: 7:30PM • TICKETS: $29/$23/$19 The Esquire Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Ken White, will present their 15th annual concert at Ragland on December 7, 2013. In the big band tradition, they perform with five Saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass and drums and four singers. In addition to the swing music you might expect to hear, programming for this year’s concert will include traditional Christmas music.

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TIME: 12th–14th at 7:30 PM • 15th at 2:00 PM TICKETS: $29/$23/$19/ Children 12 & Under $15 It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra’s 1946 American Christmas film classic, comes to the Ragland stage this holiday season! This muscial stage adaptation of the delightful holiday classic is sure to warm the hearts of families throughout the Basin as they watch famous characters such as George Bailey, the generous banker reflect on his life and Clarence the angel get his wings.

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Friday, January 10, 2014

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Michel Lauzière is a man of many talents. He is a visual humorist, a fantasy artist, a musician and above all, he is a creative performer who dazzles audiences all around the world. On stage, Lauzière is a master in grasping the audience’s attention and drawing them into his world of unusual comedy. With his remarkable talent and imagination, he can make music out of anything. Wait until you hear The Lone Range theme being played on everyday pots and pans with a squirt gun... Michel will really cook up a great show!

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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Friday, February 21, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $29/$23/$19

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The all-time favorite of fans in Klamath Falls, The Coats return once again to The Ragland! This a cappella vocal group got started on the street corners of Seattle and have since won the admiration of audiences across the country and around the world with their dynamic and exciting vocal arrangements of popular hits from the past and present. Their dazzling harmonic renditions include every style of music, from doo-wop to jazz and country ballads to rap, and their stage antics never fail to delight. They have performed for the President of the United States and have shared the stage with The Beach Boys, Trisha Yearwood and Montgomery Gentry. The Coats’ appearance has become a highly-anticipated Ragland tradition.

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Saturday, March 15, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $29/$23/$19/ Children 12 & Under $15 Fred and Ginger together again? It’s almost as if Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers came back for one special night on the Ross Ragland stage! Reveling in the chemistry and artistry of vintage couples like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, TWO ON TAP‘s original hit ‘A Tribute to Song and Dance’ shows why those famous dancing duos from vaudeville and the Silver Screen continue to impress.

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Broadway stars, Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano, sing and dance in this fast-paced and fun-filled show. Classic songs by Gershwin, Mercer, Berlin and other Tin Pan Alley songwriters bring audiences back in time, taking a fresh look at the exciting lost art form of duo song-and-dance.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $42/$34/$25 This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient. Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world.

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Don your tam-o-shanter and get your jig on when a live band, three tenors and over 20 dancers grace the Ragland stage.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $29/$23/$19/ Vegas Seating $40 Based out of Portland, Oregon, Stone in Love is a high-energy interpretation of Journey, one of rock’s most successful and popular bands of all time. Singing well-known Journey hits as “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Faithfully”, and “Any Way You Want It”, Stone in Love has the look, the style, and the sound that will leave you ready for more. “Thank you, Stone in Love! Guest haven’t stopped talking about it and I haven’t been able to stop singing the songs in my head. It was an unforgettable evening!” – Becky Robbins, Corporate Partnerships, Portland Trailblazers. You won’t stop believin’ that this group is rocking it like the band Journey.

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Saturday, April 19, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM TICKETS: $15 (includes a “fun-bag” for all participants)

Come sing along with us to Mamma Mia the movie and have an ABBAsolutely fabulous time! Dig out the Bedazzler and platform heels and experience film in a whole new way with our special singa-long version of the smash hit film ‘Mamma Mia’. Come dressed to sing and you might win a prize! Follow along with the bouncing disco ball to belt out some of the biggest hits of the disco era like “Dancing Queen”, “Take A Chance On Me”, “I Do I Do I Do” and “S.O.S.”, along with many other ABBA hits included in the film, based on the long running Broadway musical. Set in the Greek islands, the plot of this romantic comedy centers on a young bride-to-be who secretly invites three strangers to her wedding in hopes of discovering her father’s identity. Mamma Mia features a cast filled with Academy Award winning actors Meryl Streep and Colin Firth, plus Amanda Seyfried and Pierce Brosnan.

Saturday, May 3, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $29/$23/$19 Six years after her previous release, Amanda Stott is emerging with a new album and a fresh focus with “Place to Start Again.”

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After a successful country self-titled debut release in 2000 on Warner Music Canada, followed by her sophomore pop release “Chasing the Sky” (EMI Music Canada, 2005) Amanda joined the Cirque Du Soleil show “Delirium” as a singer on their North American tour. The groundwork for “Place to Start Again” was Amanda’s voice, piano and strings. “I have always loved the powerful combination of piano and strings and really wanted that to be the musical foundation for this album”.

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Friday, May 16, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $29/$23/$19

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Come vote for your favorite local celebs with “Dancing With Your Stars!” Professionals from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company are paired with eight well-known Klamathians for a fun competition based on the iconic television program. Join us as our 2013 Dancing Champion, Tony “AJ” Halda, hands over his crown.

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For five days, the competitors will train with their pro to culminate on this performance. Just like the television show, you will get a peek at behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the stars.

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Saturday, MAY 17, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $29/$23/$19 Come and sample the best food and drinks the Basin has to offer at this “see and be seen” event. Eleven years and still going strong, the Taste of Klamath gives attendees a chance to sample bits and bites from restaurants, breweries, bakeries and bars from around Klamath, and it gives the vendors a chance to show-off and compete with each other. All in all, its always an event that draws a crowd and puts a smile on your face.

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Max Levinson pianist

SUNday, November 3, 2013 TIME: 2:00 PM • TICKETS: $24

Pianist Max Levinson is known as an intelligent and sensitive artist with a fearless technique. Levinson’s career was launched when he won First Prize at the Guardian Dublin International Piano Competition, the first American to achieve this distinction. He received overwhelming critical acclaim for his two solo recordings on N2K Encoded Music, and was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. Most recently, he was awarded the 2005 Andrew Wolf Award for his chamber music playing.

Saturday, March 8, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $24 Founded in 1991, the orchestra, comprised of some of Russia’s finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky. The orchestra’s discography of over 30 CDs is receiving widespread international acclaim, such as the Diapason d’Or award in France, Critics Choice in London’s Gramophone, Critics Choice in The New York Times, and Record of the Year award in Hong Kong.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014 TIME: 2:00 PM • TICKETS: $24

Prima Trio SUNday, April 6, 2014

THE PRIMA TRIO was founded in 2004 while its members were studying at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. With a desire to establish a chamber group of uncommon variety and repertoire, three friends: Anastasia, Boris and Gulia joined forces, minds, hearts and talent . The Trio triumphed at the 2007 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, winning the coveted Grand Prize (out of no fewer than 137 entries from across the country and around the world) as well as the Gold Medal in the Senior Division.

High School Honors Recital

TIME: 2:00 PM • TICKETS: $15 People say how amazing it is to find such talent in Klamath County. Proving the point, this annual event showcases the finest classically trained high school aged talent in Southern Oregon. Hard work and passion are evident as these vocal and instrumental musicians take the stage.

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A nod to our past and our 25th Anniversary, we will be featuring well loved classics and movies from 25 years ago!

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OCTOBER 7, 2013 7:00 PM

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OCTOBER 28, 2013 • 7:00 PM A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

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JANUARY 13, 2014 • 7:00 PM Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.

FEBRUARY 17, 2014 7:00 PM English teacher John Keating inspires his students to a love of poetry and to seize the day.

MAY 12, 2014 7:00 PM Revolving around Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there.

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KLAMATH FALLS CITY ATTORNEY BY MILES SARI

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Gift for analysis: Klamath Falls City Attorney Joanna Lyons-Antley found her way to becoming an attorney through her knack for analyzing and solving problems.

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Katherine Sue Hewitt graduated from San Diego University in 1991 with her Bachelors in accountancy. After graduation, Kathy moved herself & her two young children to Klamath Falls, Oregon & made it home. When Kathy first moved to Klamath Falls, she worked for a CPA firm for 4 years. Kathy then decided to go into corporate accounting & worked substantially in the construction industry. During this time she started her own corporation which ultimately morphed into 3 divisions: Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Computer Sales & Service, and Janitorial Services. In 2002, Kathy decided to begin teaching the next generation of accountants, so she began working on her Masters in accountancy; which she completed in 2004 from University of Phoenix. Also in 2004, Kathy started teaching accounting & tax classes at Klamath Community College. In 2006, she accepted a full time job teaching at KCC. She is currently running a small Bookkeeping & Tax Service, while teaching full time. Kathy’s philosophy is “you are a better teacher if you are still doing what you are teaching.”

Linda Norris Linda is a life long resident of Klamath County and has been living her passion of selling real estate since 1989. Linda is here to give her customers exceptional customer service, and is dedicated to helping you find your next home. “My clients say they appreciate how I am always available on my cell phone and make buying and selling a smooth and easy experience.” Linda Norris Realty LindaNorrisRealty@yahoo.com 541-892-2744

For Klamath Falls City Attorney Joanna Lyons-Antley, becoming a lawyer wasn’t a childhood dream, rather a profession she happened to stumble into. As she was completing her bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Washington, Lyons-Antley found her knack for analyzing and solving problems. While she realized the world of business wasn’t where she wanted to apply her skills for analysis, she thought law might be a more fulfilling outlet for problemsolving. “I love solving problems, and I like to help people,” Lyons-Antley said. “I like finding creative ways to help solve people’s problems.” After graduating with her law degree from Willamette University College of Law, Lyons-Antley worked in a private practice for one year before taking a position as the assistant county counsel for Coos County. Lyons-Antley was awarded the position of city attorney for Klamath Falls in 2010, three months after she and her husband relocated to the Basin. “I feel very honored and lucky to be in this position because I was the youngest city attorney at the time I was appointed,” Lyons-Antley said. “I never thought I would become a city attorney, but I kept

❯ Title: Klamath Falls City Attorney ❯ Age: 37 ❯ Family: Her husband of three years, David Antley, and two dogs ❯ Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington, a law degree from Willamette University College of Law. going and took advantage of all my opportunities.” With more than three years under her belt as the city attorney for Klamath Falls, Lyons-Antley said one of the most challenging things she faces every day as a city attorney is providing as many options and directions for the city to go as possible. Though Lyons-Antley said a lawyer in her position faces myriad challenges in a day’s work, she said her favorite part of what she does is having the same client every day. “I get to build relationships with the people in our community,” Lyons-Antley said. “I get to see the effects of what I do, and while I’m not always successful, I really get the sense that I’m making a difference.”

Pamela Davenport and Nicole Boyd The Davenport family has owned and operated Davenport’s Chapel since 1978. Recently, they bought Klamath Memorial Park Cemetery to complete their full range of services. Pamela puts family first. Her husband Mark is a part-time, generational Pastor at Faith Tabernacle. She has four children: Nicole (22), Natalie (21), Ryan (18) and Hannah (17). Favorite activities include theater, sewing, hiking & music. Nicole not only works in the family business, but she is also a Worship Leader at Faith Tabernacle. She enjoys acting, painting, writing and travel. Nicole married Colton Boyd in late July and her new husband has opened her eyes to the world of hunting, archery and camping, which she Pamela (L) and Nicole (R) enjoys very much! 2680 Memorial Drive 541-883-5382

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MARYE ASHCRAFT ❘ REAL ESTATE BROKER Marye Ashcraft ❯ Age: 78 ❯ Family: two sons, one daughter, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter ❯ Education: High school, and “the rest of the education I got from then on.”

‘I might consider retiring, but I might just keep going. I enjoy what I do, and if I had the chance, I would do it all over again.’

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the one thing she has enjoyed most is making friendships with her clientele. “The friendships you establish with your clients are worth all of it, “Ashcraft said. “If I hadn’t gotten into realty, I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet all the neat people I’ve helped find homes for.” At the age of 78, Ashcraft isn’t sure she is quite ready to retire from the business just yet. “I might consider retiring, but I might just keep going. I enjoy what I do, and if I had the chance, I would do it all over again. “

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Delving into the fluctuating market of realty was a late-life career change for broker Marye Ashcraft. After her three children finished school, Ashcraft felt it was time to leave her position with the school system and start a career she knew she would love: Finding homes for people. “Home was a special place for me,” Ashcraft said. “And I thought it would be fun to help people find a place they could call their home.” Ashcaft has been in the real estate industry for 35 years, and said shifting careers has been one of the most rewarding things she’s done. “When you drive past a house that you’ve sold to a family, and you see that the family has made the space their home, you get a feeling that is more gratifying than any amount of money.” Though Ashcraft is a veteran of finding homes for local families, she said the biggest challenge she faces as a real estate broker is handling shorts sales. “They are a nightmare,” Ashcraft said. “You work six months to a year and most of the time you don’t achieve anything. But the good thing is, the market is always going to come back because people always need a place to live.” Throughout her extensive career in real estate, Ashcraft said

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INDIGO BEADS — OWNER By KATE TRACY H&N Staff Reporter

Angie Britton decided to open her beading store at 611 Klamath Ave. five years ago after moving home to Klamath Falls from Portland. Since then, Indigo Beads has doubled its original space of 800 square feet to accommodate the wide array of crystal, pearl, metal, plastic and other beads Britton sells. With beads in every color and size, Britton takes great pride in her extensive selection. As a previous coffee shop manager, Britton knew how to run a business, and felt it was time to pursue a beading business. “I have a passion for beading and being artistic,” said Britton. The business runs smoothly, except when Britton dropped trays containing 40,000 Swarovski crystals. Seven months later, she is still not finished sorting them. “It was the worst thing that can happen,” said Britton. See BRITTON, page 57

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Beadazzled: Angie Britton, owner of Indigo Beads at 611 Klamath Ave., prides herself on providing a wide selection of beads and services to her clients.

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Now in its seventh year of pampering pets in Klamath Falls, Hot Paws Pet Spa continues to expand its product and service offering. In addition to basic pet grooming, cus-tomized spa packages are available. The Spa specializes in de-shed treatments, oatmeal soaks, medicated baths, creative coloring, and dental care. We also provide doggy day care and a do-it-yourself pet wash. To safeguard your pet’s safety and health, our Spa uses all-natural products. Our retail product offering includes top brand dental care, coat supplements, leashes and collars. Owner Rhona Snipes has over eighteen years of pet styling experience in dog and cat breeds. “Our qualified and experienced team thanks our loyal customers and looks forward to new clients discovering the Hot Paws experience.” Hot Paws Pet Spa is conveniently located downtown at 1035 Main Street or can be reached at (541) 273-1883. Visit our website at www.hotpawspetspa.com or find us on Facebook.

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Challenges: “Having enough time to do everything is my biggest challenge,” said Indigo Beads store owner Angie Britton.

For Britton, the business of beading is more than just a craft or hobby, and her work is very fulfilling.

ity all the time,” she said. “You can make your jewelry to match your outfit perfectly.”

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Besides that, the store owner said shoplifting and getting customers to come to her downtown location have proven difficult. She wishes more people were coming downtown to shop, but regardless, her store is still thriving. “Having enough time to do everything has been my Angie Britton biggest challenge,” said Britton. ❯ Title: Owner of Indigo Bead sales are the primary Beads source of income for Indigo Beads, but teaching classes ❯ Age: 39 and selling jewelry supplement the business as well. ❯ Family: Mother, Nancy and Britton said she spends onefather, Bill third of her time teaching ❯ Education: High school customers who come into plus some college the store if they are stumped on a project. Mostly selftaught herself, Britton has learned a great deal from teaching others about the art of beading. Indigo Beads has a focused approach to business. Britton tried selling other items in the store, like scarves and hats. However, the inventory she brought in failed to sell. Since then, she sticks strictly to selling only items related to beads and jewelry. In the near future, Britton will even start selling her own line of handmade glass beads.

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CAPTAIN JACK’S STRONGHOLD

❯ Age: 25, but it depends on the day ❯ Family: Her husband, two sons, one daughter and three grandchildren.

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In 1987, Marietta Campbell bought Captain Jack’s Stronghold restaurant, intending to flip it and sell it. Twenty-six years later, she still hasn’t found a buyer. “It’s been 26 years of fun. I wasn’t planning on doing this for the rest of my life,” Campbell said. “But I love the people that I meet and all the friends that I see every day.” Prior to opening Captain Jack’s, Campbell ran a bowling alley restaurant for 10 years before making her way back to Tulelake. “We moved back here, and I saw that the restaurant had closed. I thought it was too sad, and I got the idea that if I put a little money and a little time into the place, I could sell it. I just never did.” Though cooking and owning a restaurant are two of her passions, Campbell said her biggest challenge in the past 26 years has been “getting people to care as much as I do. When you live 30 miles out of town, it’s

❯ Education: Graduated from Tulelake High School, completed two years of college, completed culinary school and completes catering classes every year. be doing. “I love to cook. Eating is an experience that is more than just getting full,” Campbell said. “I love the flexibility of the job. We change what’s on the menu all the time, and I love waking up and asking myself ‘what am I going to do today?’ ” H&N photo by Miles Sari

hard to find a reliable staff, and I’m lucky to have a fantastic staff. But when one leaves, it’s hard to find a replacement who is just as dedicated and hardworking.” While Campbell said it’s difficult to own a restaurant that’s 30 miles from clients and groceries, there is nothing she would rather

After nearly three decades in the business, Campbell said people really should work in the restaurant business a while before making the leap into ownership. “It’s hard work, but there’s a lot of joy in it,” Campbell said. “It can be brutal, but it can be awesome. It just has to be something you love because there is no sense in doing something you hate.”

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❘ DR. JENNIFER SPARKS ❘ OPTOMETRIST

Doctor Jennifer Sparks wanted to be an optometrist ever since she started wearing glasses at the age of 8. “Seeing my eye doctor every year and needing a stronger correction each time made me really value what glasses and contacts could do to help me see clearly,” Sparks said. Sparks began researching what it took to have a career in optometry while she was in high school, and immediately knew that helping people see was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. After graduating from the optometry program at Pacific University in 2004, Sparks said she was fortunate enough to have found a full-time position in the Basin. After nearly 10 years in business with Klamath Eye Center and Downtown Optical, Sparks said the biggest challenge she has faced has been establishing herself in the community. “It’s taken some time to establish myself as a competent and caring provider in the community,” Sparks said. “Being female and ‘younger’ has made some patients more wary of my capabilities to provide quality care.” Though she’s found it difficult to make a name for herself as a practitioner, Sparks said her patient base has grown with the help of time and patient referrals.

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Melissa is a Doctor of Audiology, a professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing and treating adults and children with hearing loss and balance disorders. She has been in Klamath Falls for almost four years and has been practicing audiology for almost 10 years. August 1, 2009 she opened her private practice and has enjoyed every moment of it. She finds herself lucky to live in such a great community. 404 Main Street, Suite 3 • (541) 884-6101

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ence under her phoropter, Sparks said her biggest advice to other women in business “is to make sure you are in a career that you love. We spend so many hours of our lives at work; if you aren’t enjoying what you do, it can start to reflect in your home life, too.” As she continues to split time between her two practices, Sparks said she doesn’t see herself anywhere else for a few years to come. “I hope to still be working in Klamath Falls, continuing to build my practice and providing exceptional care to the community.”

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As she continues to build her practice and provide eye care to the community, Sparks said the one thing that inspires her most about her work as an optometrist is the gratitude and appreciation she receives from patients for helping them with their vision. “Being able to assist people to see better and more comfortably, along with keeping their eyes healthy makes all my work efforts worthwhile,” Sparks said. With nearly a decade of experi-

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Ever since she saw Air National Guard jets flying by at an air show as an 8-year-old, Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar hoped to be a part of the armed service someday. “I love my country,” said Shirar. “I’d say I’m very patriotic.” Before she even received her diploma from Henley High School, Shirar, now 32, joined the 173rd Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard at Kingsley Field. “It was a great opportunity to serve my country and go to school at the same time,” said Shirar.

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Focused: Jennifer Shirar united her passions for photography and serving her country by becoming the public affairs manager for the Air National Guard at Kingsley Field.

After completing her basic training, Shirar became a drill status Guardsman and then was hired full-time in 2002 as a photographer in the Active Guard Reserve. In 2007, the multimedia department of the Air National Guard merged

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Trudy Maffioli After 32 years in the health care field, Trudy became a partner with her husband, Don, in Cascade Painting and Wallcovering. She manages the office for the company. Cascade Painting and Wallcovering offers custom painting, both interior and exterior, for residential and commercial businesses, including base boards and trim, shake roof treatments, wallpaper removal and pressure washing. The company has a large shop in which doors can be refinished, base boards can be finished before 9211 McLaughlin Lane installation, etc. We are also lead-based certified. Give us (541) 885-8344 a call for a free estimate at 541-885-8344. CCB# 107729

Jennifer Shirar ❯ Title: Master Sergeant, Public Affairs Manager, 173rd Fighter Wing, Air National Guard ❯ Age: 32 ❯ Family: Husband, Michael, and three children ❯ Education: Photography school through Air National Guard, classes at OIT and currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in English through American Military University

and became the public affairs office. Shirar became the manager of the public affairs office. See SHIRAR, page 62

Susie Spratt

Susie moved to Fisher Nicholson, an office that her mom, Pat, worked in 40 years ago! Roots go deep and she loves being downtown amidst all the action! With 21 years of real estate under her belt, she can help you find the right home for today and help with the next transition for tomorrow. Susie resides appropriately in the Hot Springs area under the big tree with her dog Jenny, from Klamath Animal Shelter (her favorite charity). If you’re looking for a full time realtor, Susie can easily be reached at 541-891-6481 or e-mail her at: susannspratt@aol.com or at the office, 541-884-1717. Susie Spratt Real Estate Broker CRS, NCRS 403 Main Klamath Falls, OR 97601

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“It’s been a great career,” said Shirar. “We have a great unit out here — everyone’s always willing to help mentor and teach those of us who are up-and-coming in the ranks.” As the public affairs manager, Shirar supervises a team of three to produce internal and public information. She works with community relations, organizes base tours, writes news releases, produces a weekly newsletter for the base and publishes the bimonthly news magazine, the Kingsley Chronicle. Her favorite job, however, is still photography. Shirar took the highly circulated photo of two Kinglsey Field jets flying over Crater Lake. She met her husband, Technical Sgt. Michael Shirar, on a photo assignment during a temporary deployment, and the two have

been married 11 years and have three children. Shirar’s challenges are the typical challenges of a working mom: trying to balance taking care of a family with her career. However, her job allows for some flexibility. “I have a great community and supervisors who are always willing to work with me,” said Shirar. Shirar succeeds in her career because she unites two of her passions — photography and serving the country — in her job. “I still get the goose bumps every time the jets go by,” said Shirar. Upon retirement in seven to eight years, Shirar plans to teach English at the high school level. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in English at American Military University.

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‘I still get the goose bumps every time the jets go by.’ — Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar

H&N photo by Kate Tracy

Jennifer D. Sparks, O.D.

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Dr. Sparks (previously Springstead) joined Klamath Eye Center after graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2004. She works both at our Downtown Optical location at 629 Main St. and at Klamath Eye Center. Her scope of practice includes contact lens fittings, pediatrics, surgery co-management, treating eye infections and diseases, as well as routine vision care.

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Growing up in a military family, she did a lot of traveling during childhood, but her home base was in Albany, Oregon. In June of 2000, she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and went on to study optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. Dr. Sparks has worked in eye care facilities in Corvallis and Forest Grove during her undergraduate and graduate education, and has also had training in LASIK co-management centers and private offices throughout the Willamette Valley. During her training, she spent three months working with the US ARMY at the military optometry clinic in Seoul, South Korea.

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“For 20 years I have enjoyed working with nature & meeting some great people.”

Dr, Sparks is very conscientious in providing thorough vision care with minimal patient wait times. Patients appreciate the first-hand experiences she can offer regarding high myopia, LASIK surgery and soft contact lens wear, and she is always happy to accept new patients.

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After all that travel, Dr. Sparks is very happy to have settled in the Klamath Basin with her family. She is kept busy outside the office with the activities of two children, and tries to get in a little ballroom dancing when the opportunity arises.

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MARGO McCULLOUGH ❘ CRUISEGIRL TRAVEL AGENCY

Margo McCullough has over 30 years of working in the travel business. Since 1981, she has learned the ins and outs of dealing with travel companies, airlines and clients looking for a perfect vacation. McCullough worked at a local travel agency for 19 years before becoming an independent travel agent in Klamath Falls in 2000. She

is the owner of Cruisegirl Travel Agency, where she leads and organizes trips around the world. For all her clients, McCullough evaluates their budget, travel experience and time frame to decide the best vacation plan for them. She organizes vacation packages, See McCULLOUGH, page 64

Carol Mick Carol started Mick Insurance Agency in 1980. She is married to Bob and they have 2 grown sons; John (wife Jacque) and Bobby (wife Brenda). Carol and Bob have six grandchildren. Carol is very supportive of local youth programs and is currently a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Quota International, Daughters of the Nile, and Insurance Professionals of Klamath Falls. Mick Insurance specializes in Medical Insurance and most Medicare Plans. Submitted photo

Out of the office: Margo McCullough, owner of Cruisegirl Travel Agency in Klamath Falls, recently led a group trip to Machu Picchu, Peru.

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Nancy Landrum Owner/Licensed Esthetician Oregon Institute of Aesthetics

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Vickie Lenninger Vickie Lenninger has lived in Klamath Falls for 40 years. Vickie is the owner of Sew Crazy Alterations and has been in business for 14+ years. Sew Crazy offers garment alterations and custom sewing as well as handcrafted jewelry, scarfs, hats, bags and other accessory items. Stop by our convenient downtown location today!

A heartfelt thank you to all of my loyal clients for trusting my skin care expertise and knowledge as Pure Skin Care successfully embraces four years in business. Cutting edge research and development in the skin care industry joins proven longstanding esthetic treatments and product support to offer my clients the best skin care possible. Men, women and teens can benefit with treatments such as microdermabrasion, AHA peels, LED light therapy, detox foot bath and microcurrent just to mention a few. Nancy offers highly trained clinical treatments in a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Both Bio-Therapeutic™ and PCA Skin™ are proven and trusted companies in the support and treatment of oncology esthetics, anti-aging, rosacea, acne, acne scarring, ingrown hairs, smoothing body peels, treatments for skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis and sun damaged skin. Pure Skin Care. Meeting the skin care needs of men, women and teens one face at a time.

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finds tour companies, airline tickets and hotels to simplify the process for her clients. “You work on something different every week,” she said. “It’s a little exciting.” McCullough plans about 10 trips a month for her local and national clients. Along with trip planning, McCullough also leads usually one trip a year for people wishing to go with her. “One of the great perks of the job is the opportunity to travel,” said McCullough. “It does help to be familiar with a destination to be able to recommend it.” From the streets of Paris to the wildlife haven of the Galapagos Islands, McCullough has traveled to countless destinations. Her favorite, Baja, Mexico., captured her love of peaceful beaches and an abundance of natural beauty. As a member of the Indepen-

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dent Travel Professionals Network, McCullough finds inspiration through the other members, who all support one another’s travel businesses by exchanging ideas, advice and experiences. “They are a wonderful resource and inspire me every day,” she said. “In the constantly changing travel business several heads are better than one.” McCullough’s business has its challenges. But even with tour companies going out of business and the stringent airline guidelines McCullough frequently combats, she easily navigates the difficulties that would cause the average traveler to quake. Plus, the reward comes when people return from their vacations to tell McCullough how great it was. “I like booking first-time travelers and talking to them when they get back,” she said. “When it all goes off just right, it’s very rewarding.”

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Destinations: Margo McCullough, owner of Cruisegirl Travel, leads a group trip once a year, such as this year’s visit to Peru.

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The store has been serving Klamath Falls for over three years. Located at 2345 Hope St. My store is very eclectic. I carry antiques, collectibles, furniture, metal garden art, made locally, glassware, home furnishings, and unique one of a kind finds. Come and discover a fun and unique store. Thank you to all my regular customers and to all the new people coming in daily, Keeping your money local will help the community prosper.

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PACIFIC CREST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION As the president and CEO of Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union, Kathie Philps oversees the main Klamath Falls office as well as the credit union’s six other locations around the area. Philps started her career 37 years ago working in the accounting department of a small credit union in Medford. She graduated in 1994 from Northwest Christian University, which enabled her to get hired by the board of directors at Pacific Crest. “I’ve always been open to learning what I can, (and) helping people along the way,” said Philps. Philps manages her team of 55 employees and makes sure they help members as best they can. She attends meetings with the executive staff and handles the not-for-profit organization’s investments. Along with her work at the credit union, Philps is treasurer and secretary of the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Oregon Governmental Affairs Committee for the Northwest Credit Association. Thanks in part to her leadership, Oregon Business Magazine named Pacific Crest one of the 100 Best Companies in 2011 and 2012. One priority for Philps is to serve the Klamath Falls community through financial services and counseling at the company’s branches, as well as through donations. “I’m really proud of the fact that our credit union is really involved in the community,” said Philps. In all, she said her employees have donated more than 1,800 hours of time as

Kathie Philps Title: President/CEO of Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union Age: 61 Family: Husband, Bill, son and five grandchildren Education: Southern Oregon University, Northwest Christian University (Bachelor of Science in business/managerial leadership)

‘I’ve always been open to learning what I can, (and) helping people along the way.’

well as $10,000 as a company. They donate funds to approximately 70 organizations in the community. Because education is part of the credit union’s missino, Philps also tries to be involved in the local schools. “The relationship we have with the schools in the community is really important,” she said, adding that education helps build a better community. One of the challenges Philps has faced as a leader of Pacific Crest was the economic recession. Although she sees signs of improvement, she hopes Pacific Crest members will start to feel more comfortable with their finances in order to borrow money.

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Barbara L. Bryson, RN BSN I have been blessed to find my calling by providing End of Life Care to Residents in Klamath County. High Desert Hospice Foundation helps individuals with the little extras, and no individual is denied Hospice Care for inability to pay. I would like to thank all of you who have supported us these last 8 years, including Ed Mason for always believing and supporting me, Lynda Bryson who took a leap of faith at the beginning of High Desert Hospice and my first Hospice patient, my mom Betty Yancey-Mason, who taught me so much about what is important. The value of humor and how she appreciated my treating her the same even when she was dying.

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Pati Horton

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Pati started All About Shipping and Wireless with her mother, Alice in 2004. We opened our store in downtown Klamath Falls because we saw a need for our service. We proudly represent UPS and FedEx. Since starting the business as a small package shipper, we have expanded to Domestic and International freight. We have enjoyed serving the Basin with all of their shipping needs and we are looking forward to many more years of business.

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“Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin” is necessary for everyone. Katie has owned Ultimate Exposure for over 9 years and maintains the motto of “tanning is a great way to Look Good, Feel Great”. Obtaining a beautiful, safe tan with a well-educated, knowledgeable and trained staff is Katie’s key to success.

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Katie and her staff look forward to another fantastic year. They want to give a special thanks to all of their loyal and new clients for past, present and future support.

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Rhona Snipes cannot walk two steps at the Klamath Falls Farmers Market without stopping to pet one of her furry clients. And she knows them all by name. Snipes serves about 15 pets a day at Hot Paws Spa and Boutique, 1035 Main St. Since its opening seven years ago, Snipes has worked toward turning the pet grooming business into the highest quality pet care facility, with superior customer service and only the best products. “Our shop features all-natural products that are safe for your pet,” said Snipes. “I kind of seek out those vendors.” Snipes has more than 19 years of grooming experience, and entered the business because her mother was a professional groomer as well. Snipes became certified as a groomer in San Diego, but moved to Klamath Falls nine years ago after a fast-paced California lifestyle became tiresome. Originally, Snipes had opened a medical uniform store next-door to where Hot Paws is now. But after continually grooming pets for her friends, Snipes decided to open a grooming shop, and was running both businesses at the same time. Once the grooming shop started to thrive, she eventually closed her uniform store. Snipes’ love for animals compels her to continue in the grooming

❯ Age: 37 ❯ Family: Husband, Matt Snipes, Afghan dog, Starla, French bulldogs, Carlton and Charlotte and horses ❯ Education: High school

business, as she loves being able to help people’s pets look and feel better. “To me, this is not a job,” said Snipes. “This is my passion — this honestly is not work to me.” Hot Paws offers many grooming treatments for dogs, including grooming, styling, bathing, brushing, de-shedding and anti-itch oatmeal baths. Strawberry milk baths, blueberry facials and flea and tick baths are also on the boutique’s menu. Snipes attends seminars in pet grooming to keep up on the latest trends and treatments. The biggest challenge for her business, she said, is scheduling. Still, Snipes is content with her business and plans to keep it open, helping to make pets and their owners happy with quality grooming treatment.

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Jodi has been a licensed health insurance agent since 1990. She and her husband, George, have two daughters; Amanda (husband Shawn) and Courtney (husband Will) and five grandchildren.

Originally from Iowa, Elizabeth interned with the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, then came to Klamath Falls in January of 1991. Since opening her private practice, Audiology-Hear Again, in 1994 she has been serving Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Alturas and Cedarville. Elizabeth and her husband, Dana, have begun constructing a high efficiency, super insulated, solar powered home near Keno.

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GROWING Community gardeners

TO GIVE

By SAMANTHA TIPLER H&N Staff Reporter

ast year the Klamath Garden donated 14,900 pounds of food to the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank. The garden is one part of the First Harvest program, run by the Klamath County Rotary Club, the Klamath Basin Sunrise Rotary Club, and other clubs from around the area. In total, the program gave 31,810 pounds of food to the food bank. At the Klamath Garden, located on the Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center site near the Klamath Falls Airport, producing more than seven tons of food meant a big volunteer effort. Last year 216

donate bounty to food bank workers volunteered 445 hours. “We’re happy to share,” said Sharon Parks, garden coordinator. “That’s what this is about, growing food and sharing it with our community and helping those in need.” This year the crops will be delayed a bit. Late frost and cold weather in May killed off some plants — which had to be replanted — and stunted growth in others, Parks said. She estimated the garden is running about 30 days behind its usual schedule. “There’s not a lot you can do, just work with Mother Nature,” she said. The garden is about three-fourths of an acre. Crops are separated into rows of eight, each row being 270 feet long. Early crops include radishes, beets, carrots and onions. Other crops include squash (both summer and winter), pumpkins and cabbage. In mid-July two plots of corn had just been

The Klamath Garden, run by local Rotary clubs, donates food to the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank. In 2012 the garden produced 14,900 pounds of food. H&N photo by Samantha Tipler

planted. Usually by that time the corn is kneehigh, Parks said. It was another example of how behind the growth is this year.

Sharing the garden Volunteers sign up for gardening shifts. A crew also comes from the Klamath County Jail once a week. And Integral Youth Services brings children to help garden. Working in a garden is a new experience for some, and a chance for Parks and others to educate people about where food comes from. “Many don’t have a garden at their house, especially the youth groups,” she said. “Some have never seen what a carrot or a beet looks like, or any other vegetable, what it looks like in a garden. Their idea of where they get vegetables is the produce center at the store. Many have said that.” See GROWING, page 70

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A place to garden together David King, coordinator of the Mills Community Garden, enjoys the camaraderie he finds in gardening. When he comes to the garden just two blocks from Mills Elementary twice a day, he sees other people tending their 4-foot by 10-foot boxes. They also communicate via email as a gardening group. Plus, he just likes to see things grow. The Mills Community Garden is run by Klamath Sustainable Communities, a group dedicated to community well-being, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. The Mills garden is open to anyone wanting to rent a plot. A year costs $15, but King said if price is an issue, the group sponsors some gardens. This year all the 22 garden

plots are rented out. Most of those who garden don’t have space at home, King said. “This is their only garden,” he said. Those renting plots must keep the area free of weeds. Water is provided but people must come to the garden to do the watering themselves. The Mills Community Garden is pesticide free, King said. This year the garden added two plots with perennial plants, or plants that will live for more than one season. Klamath Sustainable Communities plan to donate the food produced there. Personally, King said he hopes the garden can become a place for community members, including children, to get involved and learn.

Learn more about community gardens

Rotary’s Klamath Garden contact Sharon Parks: 541-890-0306 Mills Community Garden contact Leslie Lowe: 541-850-5800

GROWING, from page 69 Even some Rotary members have had a similar experience taking part in the garden. “Some Rotarians have grown up and never experienced the more rural way of life,” Parks said, “and grown their own food.”

Parks said she enjoys caring for both the garden and the community. “All my life I’ve been a caregiver,” she said. “I love to help people and food is a very basic way to help.” stipler@heraldandnews.com; @TiplerHN

H&N photo by Samantha Tipler

Beets grow in the Klamath Garden, run by local Rotary clubs. All food from this garden is donated to the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank.

Donate produce to the food bank The Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank will take zucchini the size of small children. That’s what director Niki Sampson likes to say to people looking to donate food from their garden. The food bank takes donations of garden-grown food Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its location at 3231 Maywood Drive. Sampson said donations from gardeners have increased in recent years. “Every year we get more and more people bringing in produce,” she said. “In the last four years I’ve seen a thousand-fold increase.”

Some gardeners will grow an extra row or ask what vegetables the food bank is looking for, she said. Squashes, zucchini and cherry tomatoes are popular to donate and distribute. Sampson did admit there is a fine line in taking in and distributing fresh produce. “Perishable food is a Catch-22,” she said. “Of course we’d rather give out more perishable than canned stuff. It’s logistics and the lifespan on the product.” Nevertheless, getting fresh vegetables and fruit is extraordinary this time of year, she said.

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SIMPLY CREATE

Easy and quick projects help make a house a home

ou can add some custom flair to your home with a few simple projects that don’t require a lot of money — less than $20 in fact.

These projects are simple to do, take less than an hour to complete, and would even make great gifts. For supplies, scour thrift and resale stores, garage sales and local retail and home improvement stores — you might be surprised at the quality of the items you find, and you’ll save money, too. The supply lists for each of the projects can even be taken more as suggestions than necessities. For

example, instead of a frosted glass spray paint for the frosted vase project, you could use a bright color or metallic paint to create personalized vases. Or consider using rubber bands instead of painters tape to create a more topsy-turvy design on your painted vase. You could even use a hole punch to cut shapes into the tape for a unique look. For the can lantern project, you also can use spray paint to decorate your can lanterns. Or, switch up the look of a tiered platter with paint as well — just keep in mind that most paints are not food safe, so use it to display bathroom items instead. See CREATE, page 72

By NORA AVERY-PAGE H&N Staff Reporter

One of a kind: Repurpose items from around the house, or from local thrift stores for projects to brighten up your home. H&N photo by Dave Martinez

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between the plates or bowls. Whatever way you choose to create these projects, you can be sure the end result will be fun and unique centerpieces in your home. See CREATE, page 73

Project options: Instead of a frosted glass spray paint for the frosted vase project, try a bright color or metallic paint. H&N photo by Dave Martinez

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FROSTED VASES Add a homemade touch to otherwise simple clear vases.

spray paint in any color — Latex gloves — Plastic or canvas drop cloth

Supplies: — A collection of inexpensive clear vases (the simpler the design the better) — Painters tape — Frosted glass spray paint, or

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Light up the night with these easy to make lanterns.

Supplies: — A collection of empty cans, such as soup cans — Nails — Hammer — Hanging wire — Tealight candles — Towel Total project cost: Practically free, depending on how many items you have at home, such as nails, wire and a hammer. Various sizes of metal cans for vegetables, broth, etc. can be found at grocery stores for less than $1, or you can gradually save them from your cooking.

Can lantern directions: ➊ Fill cans with water and freeze overnight. The ice will help the can hold its shape while you are punching holes. ➋ Lay a towel over a flat surface, like a kitchen counter. Working with one can at a time, so they stay frozen, use a nail and hammer to carefully puncture a design in the can, such as a star. A dry erase marker can be used to draw a pattern for more precision. Add two holes

opposite each other along the rim of the can to string wire for hanging. ➌ Allow the ice to melt by placing the cans outside or in a sink filed with warm water. When melted, string your desired length of wire through the top holes and twist into a knot. ➍ Place a tealight candle in each of the lanterns, and hang them from a hook or nail on a patio or porch. When the candle is lit, the can will be hot to the touch, so use caution. H&N photos by Dave Martinez

TIERED DISPLAY PLATTER

Use second-hand plates and bowls with pretty patterns to make a multi-purpose tiered tray for holding fruits and vegetables, serving small desserts like cupcakes, or storing bathroom supplies or jewelry.

Supplies: — Three plates or bowls of varying sizes — Two candlesticks or glass goblets — All-purpose epoxy that works on glass and ceramic Total project cost: Approximately $15, depending on the cost of decorative plates

Tiered Display directions:

➊ Make sure your chosen plates and/or bowls are clean and dry. Stack them with the largest on the bottom, followed by a candlestick or goblet, then the next largest plate, and so on. ➋ Once you are satisfied with the arrangement of the tiers, use the glass epoxy to affix the candlesticks to the plate surfaces. Start by securing the bottom of the candlestick to the underside of one dish and repeat with a second dish. When dry, stack and glue the pieces on a third plate. ➌ Let the completed serving tray dry overnight before using.

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W H E N (STUDYING) I N R O M E Stepping onto Italian soil: Ready to learn secrets of authentic Italian cuisine

n Jan. 8 I acquainted myself with my Italian heritage and moved to Rome for a six-month study abroad program at John Cabot University, an American university in the heart of Rome.

BY MILES SARI: H&N Staff Reporter

The 5,965-mile jaunt from Klamath Falls to Rome marked the first time I had ever left the country. I landed in Italy knowing hardly a word of Italian, but I had a breadth of knowledge about Italian cuisine. When my grandfather and his family emigrated to America from Collodi, Italy — a small Tuscan village an hour west of Florence — his parents opened Sari’s Restaurant on the corner of South Sixth Street and Homedale Road. While the restaurant closed in the

late 1970s with the passing of my greatgrandparents, the restaurant and its recipes are still alive in my grandparents’ and father’s memories. Though I was brought into the world more than a decade after the restaurant served its last meal, my insight into Italian cuisine was sparked by family recipes, my father’s recollections and the influence of my best friend Leslie, who taught me how to “throw down” in the kitchen. See CUISINE, page 77

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CUISINE, from page 76 With a reputation to uphold and more than 100 pounds of baggage, I stepped foot onto Italian soil, ready to learn even more secrets about authentic Italian cuisine. I was prepared to show Rome what I already had up

my sleeves, and set to eat as much as I could before I had to return to the land of processed cuisine. I’m not sure if I spent more money on Italian fashion, or food, but I made sure to consume as much wine, pasta and pizza as I

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LINGUINE ALLA CARBONARA 1 lb. dried linguine 1 lb. bacon or pancetta 5 large eggs 8 oz. grated Parmesan and Pecornio Romano cheese 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 Serrano chilli, minced with half the seeds 1/4 cup hot, salted pasta water Wine pairing: Merlot

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the grated Parmesan and Romano cheese. Season the egg and cheese mixture with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and one minced Serrano chili with half of the seeds. The consistency of the mixture should be thick. Slice the bacon or panchetta into 1-inch slices and fry them until slightly crispy in a 12-quart stockpot. Remove bacon and pour out the grease in the stockpot, leaving about 1 Tbsp. to boil with the pasta. Fill the stockpot with water, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Save about 1/4 cup hot pasta water before draining and mix with

the egg and cheese mixture to temper the eggs. Drain the hot pasta and immediately add it back into the hot pot, pouring the tempered egg and cheese mixture on top. With two large wooden spoons, or a pair of tongs, continuously mix the pasta and sauce. The hot pasta will begin to cook the egg mixture, and after about 4 minutes of continuous mixing, the sauce should begin to thicken. Add the bacon and mix for another two minutes to distribute the bacon evenly and to cook the sauce to the right consistency. Garnish with red pepper flakes. Serves four people Total cook time and preparation: Approximately 1 hour

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The key with carbonara is good bacon and getting the right consistency for the sauce. It requires patience and a strong mixing arm. It’s important to keep the sauce off the burner while it’s being mixed with the pasta, because if the sauce is overcooked, it begins to clump and turn into scrambled eggs; it’s still edible, but a good carbonara has a cheesy, creamy sauce and plenty of thick, perfectly cooked bits of bacon. See CUISINE, page 79

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CUISINE, from page 78

FETTUCCINE ALL’AMATRICIANA 1 lb. dried spaghetti 1 lb. bacon or pancetta 4 tomatoes, sliced into eighths 1 yellow onion, diced 3 yellow bell peppers, diced 2 small zucchinis, chopped into chunks 1 medium eggplant, chopped into chunks 1/2 cup Chianti 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp fresh oregano, roughly chopped 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup hot, salted pasta water Wine pairing: Chianti After slicing the bacon into 1-inch pieces, fry in a skillet over medium heat until slightly crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the grease. Saute the onion and garlic in the grease until translucent and slightly browned. With 1/4 cup Chianti, deglaze the pan, scraping

COOK’S TIP: For a vegetarian option for All’amatriciana, leave out the bacon and saute the onions with extravirgin olive oil instead of bacon grease. Mushrooms also may be added as a meaty substitute for bacon. A traditional Italian amatriciana is made with bucatini — a thick, spaghetti-like pasta that’s not easy to come by in America, but it tastes just as good with a dry spaghetti or linguine.

up the burned bits of bacon with a spoon. After the wine and onions have reduced for 2 minutes, add the tomatoes, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Let the tomatoes and peppers cook for five minutes before adding the chopped zucchini, eggplant and remaining 1/4 cup of wine. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the sauce cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. After it has reduced, stir in 4 ounces grated Parmesan and lower the heat to a simmer. Fill a 12-quart stockpot with water, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil and 1 Tbsp. salt and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. As the pasta cooks, add the bacon, chopped fresh thyme and oregano to the sauce. Before draining the pasta, add 1/4 cup hot, salted pasta water to the sauce. Add the pasta directly into the skillet and toss with the sauce. Serve immediately and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serves four to six people Total cook time and preparation: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes

LA PIZZA GRECA Pizza dough recipe: 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. yeast 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour 1 1/4 cups warm water 1/2 tsp. salt Extra virgin olive oil In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt with the yeast, which has been mixed with warm water. Mix ingredients with hands and knead until all the ingredients combine and bind together into a slightly sticky ball of dough. Leave the dough in the bowl and rub olive oil all over to keep from drying. Cover the dough in the bowl with a damp towel and let rise for four hours. The dough should double in size. On a floured counter, stretch the dough by hand or roll out with a rolling pin until thin. Place the dough on a 16-inch pizza stone or pizza pan, which has been oiled with olive oil. Poke holes with a fork all over the dough. If you’re making the dough in advance, bake the crust for 12 to 15

minutes in a preheated 450 degree oven until golden. Take the pizza crust out of the oven and brush with olive oil to seal it. The crust will stay crisp when it comes time to bake with toppings. Total cook time and preparation: Approximately 4 hours, 30 minutes Pizza topping ingredients: 3 tomatoes, in 1/4-inch slices 8 oz. pitted, halved kalamata olives 1/2 yellow onion, julienned 12 oz. baby spinach 10 oz. sliced mushrooms 8 oz. feta cheese 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. dried oregano Extra-virgin olive oil Wine pairing: Pinot Noir Serves four to six people Total cook time and preparation: Approximately 45 minutes After slicing the tomatoes and onion, spread them around the bottom layer of the pizza. Spread the mushrooms and sprinkle the feta cheese evenly over the pizza. Finish the toppings with the pitted, halved kalamata olives, and season with salt, pepper and dried oregano. To release the oils of the dried oregano, rub the oregano between your hands as you sprinkle it over the pizza. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 20-30 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the crust is golden brown. Add the spinach to the pizza about 5 minutes before the pizza is done. Cut the pizza into eighths and drizzle olive oil over the top before serving.

SPAGHETTI CON SALSICCIA ET PEPERONI 1 lb. dried spaghetti 5 tomatoes, sliced into eighths 2 red bell peppers, sliced into thin strips 2 orange bell peppers, sliced into strips 1 yellow onion, julienned 3 links chorizo 3 links Italian sausage 6 oz. pitted, halved kala-

mata olives 1 cup dry, white wine 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 Serrano chili, minced 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, roughly chopped Wine pairing: chardonnay or pinot grigio Poke holes in the chorizo and Italian sausage links, which should still be in their casings. In a large skillet, fry the links over medium heat until just slightly underdone. Remove the sausage from the pan onto a cutting board to let cool. Keeping the sausage grease in the pan, saute the onion until translucent and lightly browned. With 1/2 cup white wine, preferably a chardonnay or a pinot grigio, deglaze the pan and scrape the burned bits of sausage off the pan with a spoon. After reducing the white wine and onions for 2 minutes, add half of the sliced tomatoes and bell peppers to the pan. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and the minced Serrano chili. Let the tomatoes and peppers reduce for five minutes before adding the rest to the pan and another 1/2cup white wine. Cover the pan with a lid and let reduce for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add the halved kalamata olives and let reduce for another 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. In the meantime, slice the chorizo and Italian sausage links, which should be cool enough to slice, into 1-inch chunks. Add the sliced pieces of sausage into the sauce to finish cooking. Fill a 12-quart stockpot with water, add 1 Tbsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. olive oil and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. While the pasta cooks, stir the sauce and add more wine if needed, as well as ¼ cup hot pasta water. Just before the pasta is done, add the fresh oregano to the sauce. After draining the pasta, add it directly to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Garnish with fresh oregano and shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Serves four to six people Total cook time and preparation: Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes

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Quintessentials A close-up look at personalities who help make the Basin a great place to live

Meet Bill Davenport H&N photo by Steven Silton

By STEVEN SILTON H&N Staff Photographer

eing an undertaker brings a certain reputation and several gloomy assumptions with it, but Bill Davenport shines a calming light on all who enter his door.

“I just try to be as relaxed as possible to not put them on edge, and this black dog by the name of Hans will go over to them and say ‘love on me’ and it helps them.” Hans, the 11-year-old black retriever immediately walked over and nuzzled my arm and smiled while I scratched his ear. The happy face adds to the relaxing mood Davenport offers in every situation. He knows that dealing with the death of a loved one is among the hardest things in life. “You just try to answer questions and give

people the assurance that they can get through this and when you know that death is not the end it can be a beautiful endeavor.” Davenport’s parents believed in God, but didn’t attend church. He grew up believing salvation is a “gift from God. I just have to be a big enough man to admit I’m a sinner,” he explained with Hans still asking for more scratches, “It’s a great reward to accept his saving grace.” A 1954 Klamath Union High School graduate, the funeral director started working as a bellhop at Crater Lake National Park until he saved $1,800 to attend Oregon State as a pre-med student. His plans never included undertaking. “I always thought I’d be a doctor. Then I did five years of this, five years of that, then I was 37 and went to mortuary college.” Originally opening his funeral home in 1978 on South Sixth Street, the business now operates at the Klamath Memorial Park

cemetery. At first he didn’t think it was fair they had to move buildings after more than 30 years in business, but now he sees it as a blessing. He looked around the room and said, “It is (God’s) spirit that gives peace and comfort to families here.” Davenport said he is focused on making the process easy for people to handle instead of making money. First he finds out what the families need most and what requests the deceased had made. He then works with the families to find a solution everyone feels good about. His biggest piece of advice: You can’t just write a big check and feel at ease with the loss. He sees this career as an honor. The chance to help someone through a dark time isn’t a burden, but an opportunity to have a positive impact on another person. “The biggest rewards are the friendships that have been cultured

through the death of a loved one.” The 77-year-old mortician lost his wife, Jean, in 2004, but their families have been intertwined since the very beginning. Davenport’s first interaction with his would-be father-in-law happened when he was born. Jean’s father, the family doctor, delivered him into the world in October of 1935. The couple went on to have two children, Paul and Mark, and two step-children, Cheryl and Eugene, as well as adopting two more, Dave and Gina. His philosophy on life is simple, but important: “Life is a choice. You can choose to be upset about everything that you probably can’t change anyways, or you can choose to be fine and get your body in motion.” Bill Davenport has chosen to help countless families through immensely difficult times.

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❘ Flora & Fauna of the Klamath Basin ❘ ◗

Rabbitbrush ❘

Gray rabbitbrush also is known as rubber rabbitbrush. True to its latter name, it was used as a rubber substitute during World War II, according to “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin.” The key component was a compound called crysil in the plant’s sap. The Utah State University website on rubber rabbitbrush said the plant can be used to make rubber, but it is not cost effective. Compounds in the bush are being investigated for medicinal purposes, and as an insect repellent, the university website said. “American Indians used it to make chewing gum, tea, cough syrup and yellow dye,” the website said. “The rubbery twigs were used in making baskets.” Rubber rabbitbrush is a gray-green shrub that stands two to four feet tall. It has dense, woolly hairs on its leaves and the flowers are small, narrow and yellow, according to “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin.” It blooms from August to October and is found in open areas and is common in shrublands with sagebrush. Green rabbitbrush is a similar plant, but is less common than gray rabbitbrush. It is found in juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands. Green rabbitbrush grows one to three feet tall with numerous, flat-topped to rounded yellow flowers, according to “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin.” It blooms from August to October and can be seen on Modoc Rim.

Gray Rabbitbrush

Green Rabbitbrush Photos from “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin” ◗

Snowshoe hare Photo courtesy of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Rabbitbrush

Hares

◗ Two types of rabbitbrush: green and gray (rubber) ◗ Rubber rabbitbrush was used as a rubber substitute in World War II, and as chewing gum by American Indians ◗ Both plants bloom from August to October with yellow flowers ◗ Rubber rabbitbrush is more common than green rabbitbrush

◗ Three types of hares in Oregon: snowshoe hare, black-tailed jackrabbit, white-tailed jackrabbit (common to Klamath) ◗ Rabbits and hares are sometimes mistaken for rodents, but they belong to the family Lagamorpha ◗ Rabbits have six incisors, not four. The extra pair are small and located behind the large pair in the upper jaw ◗ Hares have longer ears and legs than rabbits

Source: ODFW’s “Rabbits of Oregon”: http://tinyurl.com/ o3v73wc

Source: “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin,” and Utah State University: http://tinyurl.com/mo4b4ey

By SAMANTHA TIPLER: H&N Staff Reporter

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife lists the white-tailed jackrabbit as one of three hares common around the Klamath area. The other two are the varying hare (aka the snowshoe hare) and the black-tailed jackrabbit. Despite the “rabbit” in their names, the three are considered hares. ODFW says “rabbit” refers to the cottontail family while “hare” is for snowshoes and jackrabbits. Ears and hind legs of rabbits are shorter than a hare’s. “The first indication of the whitetailed jackrabbit’s presence is often a flash of white as it explodes in full flight from under foot,” according to ODFW document “Rabbits of Oregon” which describes the hare common to the Klamath area. The white-tailed jackrabbit is larger than its black-tailed counterpart. The white-tailed averages around six pounds but can be as large as 13 pounds. During the winter the jackrabbit coat turns paler. Then it is sometimes mistaken for a snowshoe hare. The snowshoe hare, or varying hare, is true to its name. In the summer it is brown with a white tail and blends in with the timbered areas where it lives in Oregon. In the winter, its coat changes to white, blending in with the snow. The hare’s long toes and wide foot also lend to its “snowshoe” title. “These ‘snowshoes’ prevent slipping on icy crusts and hold the animal up in soft snow,” the ODFW document reads.

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Views of life in the Klamath Basin Bonanza s ky — Amy Boat man

Share Your Best Shot: Share your views of the Klamath Basin by posting your favorite scenic photo on our Diversions Facebook page at Facebook. com/HandNDiversions. We will print a selection of reader photos in our September/October edition of Klamath Life. Boy Scout Tr oop 71 on Mount M cLoughli n— Sippi LaBouch e

Mr . Toad — Emma Basso

St ukel M ountain vie w — Cody Ames

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On the calendar around the region On the calendar in the Klamath Falls area through September: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AUG. 3 AND 4 ◗ Tour de Outback and Wine and Music Festival in Lakeview. Choose from various bike routes in Lakeview and surrounding area, plus lots of entertainment and unique offerings. SATURDAY, AUG. 3 ◗ Sesquicentennial Dinner at Fort Klamath Museum. Jeff LaLande of Ashland will be the guest speaker. Catered by Yummy’s Cowboy Cuisine. Tickets $30, available soon. For information, call 541-883-4208. ◗ Annual Night Sky View Program, Lava Beds National Monument. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 ◗ Nelly’s Echo in concert and a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Summer Music Series at Oregon Institute of Technology. Cost is $5. THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AUG. 8-11 ◗ Klamath County Fair and Carnival at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. ◗ The musical “Les Miserables” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ross Ragland Theater. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AUG. 10 AND 11 ◗ Heart of The Basin Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Shilo Inn, 2500 Almond St. SATURDAY, AUG. 10 ◗ Crater Lake Rim Run at Crater Lake National Park. ◗ Crater Lake Garfield Peak Trail hike. Meet at 9 a.m. near the east end of the Crater Lake Lodge. For more information, call trip leader Jen Beck at 541-594-3072. ◗ Klamath Basin Disc Golf Discraft Ace Race tournament, noon, Crest Park. ◗ Brats, Brews and Blues Festival, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Klamath Yacht Club, 2700 Front St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets available at Webb Wilson Insurance, Holliday Jewelry and the Oregon Gift Store, or by calling Todd Kellstrom at 541-891-4214 or Jeff Foster at 541-8843714. SUNDAY, AUG. 11 ◗ Old-Time Fiddlers will host a jam

and dance from 1 to 4 p.m. in Shasta View Community Hall at Madison Street and Shasta Way. ◗ Perseid Meteor Shower observation party with the Klamath County Museum, 9 p.m. at the Fort Klamath Museum, weather permitting. Free event. SATURDAY, AUG. 17 ◗ Crater Lake Century Ride, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Fort Klamath Museum to Crater Lake National Park and back. Registration is full. ◗ Oregon Wild hike up the North Umpqua River Trail. A 6-mile round trip through old-growth forest. For more information, go to http://tinyurl. com/qdgeahw. ◗ Vintage Wedding Dress display at the Baldwin Hotel Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Viewing is free; admission will be charged for tours of the building. The museum is at 31 Main St. THURSDAY, AUG. 22 ◗ Tribal Perspective on Fort Klamath, 7 p.m., Klamath County Museum. Perry Chocktoot, director of Culture and Heritage for the Klamath Tribes, will present a tribal perspective on the arrival of the U.S. Army in the Klamath Basin in 1863. Free. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AUG. 24 AND 25 ◗ Oregon State Chili Cook-off , Homemade Hobby Festival and Big Springs Show & Shine Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. SUNDAY, AUG. 25 ◗ National Park Service birthday celebrated at Crater Lake National Park and Lava Beds National Monument. Free admission. MONDAY, AUG. 26 ◗ Klamath First Annual Independent Film Festival, 7 to 9 p.m., Ross Ragland Theater. Festival will present pieces from Klamath, Lake, Siskiyou or Modoc counties filmmakers. THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AUG. 29 TO SEPT. 2 ◗ Oregon Wild hike to Crater Lake Wilderness and Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. On Aug. 31, assist refuge staff with removal of barbed wire fence at the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Outing involves three to four miles of hiking per day. For more information, go

to http://tinyurl.com/qdgeahw. FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AUG. 30-SEPT. 2 ◗ Lake County Fair and Roundup, Lake County Fairgrounds. SATURDAY, AUG. 31 ◗ Oregon Wild Mount Bailey Summit Hike. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/qdgeahw. SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 ◗ Labor Day Barbecue, 2 to 4 p.m. Rocky Point Resort. THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY SEPT. 5 THROUGH 8 ◗ Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair at the Siskiyou County fairgrounds. SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 ◗ Klamath Freedom Celebration Rodeo, Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SEPT. 7 AND 8 ◗ Fort Klamath 150 Sesquicentennial. The formal commemoration of the Fort Klamath sesquicentennial at the Fort Klamath Museum. SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 ◗ David R. Kingsley Foundation Benefit Sprint Triathalon, 10 a.m., Lake of the Woods Resort. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 ◗ Oregon Wild Castle Creek hike. Located along one of the tributaries of the Rogue River, the Castle Creek trek will explore the edge of Crater Lake National Park. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/qdgeahw. SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 ◗ Living History Day at the Baldwin Hotel Museum, 1 to 3 p.m. Historical re-enactors will be stationed throughout the Baldwin Hotel Museum portraying hotel owners, residents and neighbors. THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 ◗ Third Thursday in downtown Klamath Falls from 6 to 9 p.m. Includes music, food, and businesses remaining open past usual closing times. SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 ◗ Klamath Lake Land Trust autumn hike in the Tablelands and Sycan Canyon. Easy to moderate hike. For more information, call 541-884-1053.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY SEPT. 24 AND 25 ◗ AAUW Antique Show and Sale, Klamath County Fairgrounds, exhibit hall No. 1. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 ◗ “Prohibition and Prostitution,” program presented at 7 p.m. by Bruce McCornack during the regular monthly meeting of the Klamath County Historical Society. Free. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPT. 27 AND 28 ◗ Night at the Cemetery, a living history program by the Klamath County Museum, presented at the Fort Klamath Cemetery. SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 National Public Lands Day at Crater Lake National Park and Lava Beds National Monument. Free admission. Oregon Wild Mount Thielsen summit hike. With a 3,800-foot elevation gain and a round trip distance of 10 miles, this is a demanding hike. For more information, go to http://tinyurl. com/qdgeahw.

Regional markets Thursdays Merrill Farmers Market, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays outside Walt Wilson Community Center.

Fridays Tumbleweed Farmers and Crafters Market in Christmas Valley, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays at 87285 Christmas Valley Highway. Malin Farmers Market and Crafts, noon to 5:30 p.m. Fridays at the corner of Broadway and Rosicky streets. Bonanza Farmers Market, 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays , on Highway 70 between Fifth and Sixth streets. Chiloquin Farmers Market, 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays at the corner of Main and Chocktoot streets. Keno Community Market, 4 to 7 p.m. at Keno Open Bible Church.

Saturdays Klamath Falls Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at Ninth Street between Main Street and Klamath Avenue. Lakeview Saturday Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the town parking lot at Second and E streets.

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