REGIONAL MAGAZINE FOR KLAMATH, LAKE, MODOC AND SISKIYOU COUNTIES
Klamath Life Get Ready Hang on
Rodeo life: Adrenaline addiction fuels rodeo competition
Paving the way for Basin settlement
Fort Klamath celebrates 150 years in Klamath country
Inspired young chefs
Basin children share favorite, tried-and-true recipes
Oh, these lettered hills A tale of mystery, discovery, underclassmen and school pride
Bird’s-eye view Life along the Pacific Flyway Herald and News
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Get Ready (for spring) Welcome to another edition of Klamath Life, published by the Herald and News and the only locally produced and locally focused feature magazine for residents and visitors. We take great pride in our community and surrounding towns and the events they put on for their residents. And we highlight all of it here. We’ve called this edition “Get Ready,” as we’re in the inbetween stages of winter and spring. But there’s still a lot to do to avoid cabin fever. Birding is the No. 1 activity in the Basin, especially this time of year. The annual Winter Wings Festival was held earlier this month, and it’s just the start of the bird-viewing season. Thanks to reporter Steven Silton, we have information about what clubs you can join and tips on where some of the best birdviewing areas are. Every town in the West has a letter or some symbol representing its local school or college. Intrepid reporter Andrew Creasey searches for the history behind these signs and comes up with some intriguing answers. The Klamath community boasts a wide variety of artists and a collection of galleries. In this edition, Devan Schwartz does a short profile of Dorothy Hale who runs the Modoc Gallery in the Klamath County Museum, and teaches as well. It was 150 years ago when Fort Klamath was established to protect settlers coming to the Basin. Lee Juillerat takes a look back at the historic site. Reporter Dave Martinez writes about rodeo life and how that ties to real-life experiences on the ranch. Had enough of winter? Miriam Clark breaks out the green thumb to entice gardeners to start thinking about the growing season. There’re clubs to join, places to sell your produce and other tips. And Lee Beach writes about cold frame and cloche gardening. Plus there’s a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy this magazine, published every other month. Many thanks to the reporters and photographers who contributed to this issue and especially our special sections editor, Holly Owens, who puts in lots of extra time and energy to ensure you have an interesting and entertaining product to read. If you have a suggestion for coverage we may have overlooked, email us at news@ heraldandnews.com. Gerard O’Brien Editor
On the cover: Kylie Swiger looks out to the arena at the Klamath County Fairgrounds before her bull riding event. Read up on a life of competition in rodeo. Page 24 Cover photo by Dave Martinez
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Inside this edition of Klamath Life: Destinations ◗ Bird’s-eye view: Enjoying life along
the Pacific Flyway. Page 7 ◗ Oh, these lettered hills: Mystery, discovery and school pride. Page 11
Culture ◗ Basin artists: Area artists fi d creative
spaces with fewer galleries. Page 15 ◗ Sesquicentennial: Looking back at 150 years with Fort Klamath. Page 19
Home & garden ◗ Under cover: Start your garden early
with cold frames, cloches. Page 31 ◗ In the club: Classes, groups offer growth opportunities for gardeners. Page 34
Cuisine ◗ Favorites: Basin children share their favorite recipes for H&N contest. Page 37 ◗ Springspiration: Add a little spring to your diet with seasonal dishes. Page 41
Country living
Also inside:
◗ Rodeo life: Adrenaline addiction fuels
◗ Flora & Fauna — Page 50 ◗ Quintessentials — Page 51 ◗ Views on the Basin — Page 52 ◗ On the Calendar — Page 53
competition, dedication. Page 24 ◗ Branded: For Klamath cattlemen, brands are more than a symbol. Page 27
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BY STEVEN SILTON: H&N Staff Photographer
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he Klamath Basin sees a massive fleet of bald eagles stalking prey from the treetops every winter, followed by a flock of bird watchers migrating in for the February Winter Wings Festival.
The eagles usually feast on fish in their nesting grounds of Canada and Alaska, but when the water freezes over they follow the waterfowl down to Klamath County. The Basin is “a good stopping point because it’s about halfway to some of the southern spots,” said Bob Kinkead, president of the Klamath Basin Audubon Society. The mix of mild climate with wetlands and open water attract a wide variety of species as they make their way along the Pacific Flyway. More than a billion birds migrate along the flyway each year, according to the National Audubon Society website. “Three-quarters of all Pacific Flyway birds will stop in the refuges,” said Hallie Rasmussen, visitor services manager for the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges.
❘ Gath eri ng of eag l es ❘ The peak of bald eagle migration is usually over Presidents Day weekend, right in line with the annual Winter Wings Festival. The festival, started by retired wildlife biologist Ralph Opp in the early 1980s, was originally called the Bald Eagle Conference. “Birding magazines say it’s the oldest birding festival in the U.S.,” Opp said. One special field trip takes visitors for fly-out counts onto privately owned land surrounding the Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which is normally closed to the public. “I’ve been doing the fly-out count for close to 40 years, but there have been times that I’ll count 500 bald eagles coming out of that night roost to feed,” Opp said. See BIRDS, page 8 H&N photo by Steven Silton
A bald eagle keeps a keen eye on his surroundings while perched in a tree on the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.
Bird’s-eye view More than a billion birds migrate along the Pacific Flyway each year — most stop off in the Basin
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BIRDS, from page 7 Spotting a bald eagle — or 10 — isn’t difficult from Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Klamath Falls, or along the nearby Wingwatchers Trail that starts just across the Link River bridge. Area wetland advocates, Klamath Wingwatchers and KBAS, offer publications with advice on birding online at klamathbirdingtrails. com. While binoculars are usually the tool of choice for birders to identify their feathered friends, super-telephoto lenses have given photographers access to shots of a lifetime. Klamath Falls photographer Jack Noller has been taking pictures since high school and said he has taken his best bird pictures from his car. Noller uses a Canon 5D III with a 100-400mm lens he’s had for more than 10 years, or his Canon 500mm to reach just a bit farther. With so many birds, especially raptors such as hawks and eagles, coming through the Basin in the winter, it can be easy to forget about the other seasons. In the spring and summer, area refuges host many other species that are rare in winter, including the whitefaced ibis and the American white pelican. “There’s always something here at any point in the year,” said Rasmussen, “There’s a large diversity of species that come through.”
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H&N photo by Steven Silton
Ralph Opp, founding member of t he Klamath Basin Audubon Society and Klamath Wingwatchers, uses a scope mounted on a gun stock to spot birds along Lake Ewauna near downtown Klamath Falls.
Basin birders share their favorite spots and inspiration for bird watching Bob Kinkead
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Ralph Opp
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Q: How did you get into bird watching? A: “Well, I’ve always been interested in birds. In fact, my favorite bird is the bald eagle and the only better place I know of is Alaska and it’s much too cold up there.” Q: What are your favorite spots in the Basin? A: “Tule Lake and Lower Klamath refuges. You can do a bit of viewing at Veterans Memorial Park and Lake Ewauna and any place in this area really.” Q: Why is the Basin so good for bird watching? A: “A lot of it is because of the climate and because we are on the Pacific Flyway, the major migration route for birds from Alaska all the way down to South America.”
Q: How did you get into bird watching? A: “I very much enjoyed the out-of-doors and that’s why I wanted to get back (to Klamath Falls) and out of Berkeley. I went to an Audubon Society meeting shortly after getting here and I’ve been involved ever since.” Q: What are your favorite spots in the Basin? A: “Birding is the absolute best in Lower Klamath and Tule Lake refuges. No question about it. You’ll see the best concentration of birds there.”
Q: How did you get into birding? A: “I got into birding as part of my profession as a wildlife biologist and then helped start several groups including Wingwatchers and the Klamath Basin Audubon Society.” Q: What are your favorite spots? A: “I spend quite a bit of time on the refuges, but when we get birds coming back they’re everywhere. There’s bird watching all over — anywhere you’ve got trees really.” Q: What tools do you use? A: “Just a scope mounted on a gun stock. It’s a handy way to use a scope and I got used to it (from work) and left it this way. Birders have fancy equipment, and binoculars are really key.”
See BIRDS, page 9
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BIRDS, from page 8
An American kestrel stands out in the snow at the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.
Klamath Basin Audubon Society In the early 1980s Ralph Opp, as a wildlife biologist, was getting into eagle management through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and wanted to help educate the public about preservation. Opp gave a presentation to the Eugene and Portland chapters of the Audubon Society. A couple of years later he formed the Klamath chapter. “We got off to a slow start and had to borrow money from the National Audubon Society to rent rooms,” Opp said. After paying back the couple hundred dollars, the Klamath Basin
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Klamath Wingwatchers The Klamath Wingwatchers group has developed a great way to view birds in downtown Klamath Falls with its Wingwatchers Trail. The trail follows the shore of Lake Ewauna to a ponderosa pine snag that serves as an eagle perch. The group installed the perch in 1994 with the help of the Oregon Eagle Foundation. Ralph Opp, secretary for Klamath Wingwatchers and a retired wildlife biologist, said the tree was installed at 8 a.m. one November day and by noon there were already four or five bald eagles
using its high branches. Wingwatchers also has 7-foot tall pelican statues around town for sale to help fund its Connect Kids to Nature program. The program has a goal of pulling kids away from their electronics and getting them to appreciate and understand the importance of the outdoors. To join the Klamath Wingwatchers, contact the group’s president, Leslie Lowe, at 541-882-6509 or email her at inharmony46@charter.net. The group’s website is at klamathbirdingtrails.com/wingwatchers. Individual membership is $15.
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Oh, these lettered hills A TALE OF MYSTERY, DISCOVERY, UNDERCLASSMEN AND SCHOOL PRIDE
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t started out like any other assignment, just a message in my email inbox. “Take a hike and learn your alphabet,” the assignment read. “Klamath Falls boasts five letters on surrounding hills for area schools. What are they (H, K, M, OT), give a little history.” Seemed simple enough, until I started making the calls.
My first call went to Todd Kepple, manager of the Klamath County Museum. Generally a wealth of information for all things historical, Kepple left me a voice mail saying that the letters on the hills were one subject he didn’t know much about. He wished me luck and left me with somewhat of a mission. “The letters are sort of a mystery that needs to be solved,” Kepple said. Now intrigued, I called up Klamath Union High School, where I was put in touch with Kathy Davis, who had been looking into the history of the school in preparation for its 85th anniversary. This, I thought, seemed promising. Until the point that Davis told me: “I don’t know when or where it started.” She did leave me a little nugget of information. In the 1960s, when her brothers and sisters attended the school, it was a yearly ritual for the freshmen to whitewash the rocks that formed the letter “K” while the seniors monitored their work. But that tradition is no more. Moving on, I called Henley High School, where I spoke with Kevin Warden.
Asked about the letters, he could only tell me: “I graduated in 1977, and they were there through all my years.” Having made three calls with few results, I turned to the Internet, where I found a informative article on the history of the letter “O” behind the Oregon Institute of Technology. The article, on OIT’s website, traces the formation of the letter as occurring between 1964 and 1966. The “O” was constructed from whitewashed rocks, and it was again the responsibility of the freshmen to keep that coat fresh. It was also an integral part of OIT homecoming football games when the program was still in place. Students would surround the letter with lights, which, in the early years, took the form of lanterns and flares. This went well until one windy evening when a flare toppled over and set the hillside ablaze. No one was hurt, but plans were made with the diesel technology program for generators to provide electric lights. The article also said that, in 1976, students rearranged the rocks to resemble the Playboy bunny. See HILLS, page 13
Can you help solve a mystery? Do you know the history of our hillside letters? Email Herald and News reporter Andrew Creasey at acreasey@heraldand news.com. If we learn more, we’ll write a follow-up story in the April/May edition of “Klamath Life.” This photo, estimated to be from the 1930s, shows the letter “K” overlooking downtown Klamath Falls. Photo courtesy of the Klamath County Museum
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HILLS, from page 11 Then-president Winston Purvine was so furious he ordered that the rocks that formed the letter be scattered about the hillside. Eventually, the students and the administration reached a compromise and the students rebuilt the letter. That was one mystery solved, but the letters representing the area high schools were still an enigma. So I turned to the number of a man Kepple recommended I speak to, someone who had lived in the community for years, Bill Meade. Meade said the “K” on the hillside was older than Klamath Union itself, which was built in 1928. He repeated the whitewashing ritual tale and left me the name of a volunteer at the Klamath County Museum, Bill Anderson. Anderson backed up the fact that the K predates 1928, but he didn’t know anything about the “H” or the “M.” See HILLS, page 14
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I ran down Klamath County School District Superintendent Greg Thede, who happened to be at a meeting in the Herald and News building at the time, and asked him about the letters. All he could say was that they were here when he got to town in the mid-’70s. A last-minute bit of information came in from museum volunteer and researcher, Dave Mattos, who discovered the “K” was constructed by Klamath County High School students in 1926. The high school was on High Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, and was torn down in 1934. So, after all the calls, I knew that the letters were old, and they were used to torment freshmen for a period of time. But a larger mystery was still unanswered: Why were they assembled in the first place? So I broadened my search and found an article by University of California, Berkeley geographer James Parsons, who postulated that hillside letters are a distinctly Western state tradition that originated in Berkeley with the formation of the 70-foot-high “Big C” in the Berkeley Hills in 1905. According to Parsons, that single event catalyzed a frenzy of letter
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Hanging around the Basin There are fewer formal art galleries than in years past, but local artists find creative spaces By DEVAN SCHWARTZ: H&N Staff Reporter
Artist, teacher and curator Dorothy Hale says the economic downturn has held back the art scene in the Klamath Basin. Though venues for displaying local artists’ works are limited, Hale says the output and quality of art, especially wildlife and landscape, are certainly worthy of mention. Hale teaches weekly classes in the community meeting room at the Klamath County Museum in downtown Klamath Falls, something she’s done since April of 1995. In addition to teaching classes, she curates the Modoc Gallery, which occupies a brick
hallway in the armory-turned-museum. Currently, the space is filled with historical photographs of Klamath County. Highlights include hand-tinted exposures of Crater Lake and celluloid reminiscences of downtown Klamath Falls. The connection to place-based works is one of the main drivers of art in the Basin. Whether it’s a sunset, a canyon or wildlife, artists and gallery owners are weathering the recession with the impetus to create and display art derived from local experiences. See ARTISTS, page 16
H&N photos by Devan Schwartz
In the gallery: Dorothy Hale, above, reflected in a photo of Crater Lake, tours the Modoc Gallery in the Klamath County Museum, which she curates.
Dorothy Hale: Life is a work of art There are many sides to an art-minded person and Dorothy Hale is no exception. She has been creating art for about 50 years, she said, and is self-taught in painting, drawing, pastels and prismacolor pencil. The one exception is when Hale studied watercolor under prize-winning local artist Pam Stoehsler. Hale is quick to mention that Stoehsler’s artwork has appeared on upland game bird stamps for hunting licenses; twice in Oregon and three times in California. See HALE, page 16
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H&N photo by Devan Schwartz
ARTISTS, from page 15 Galleries were more plentiful in the recent past, when you could walk Main Street and visit four galleries: Gallery 803, the Clearwater Gallery, the Favell Museum and the nearby Klamath Art Gallery on Riverside Drive. Gallery 803 and Clearwater Gallery have since been shuttered. Nevertheless, for those inclined to view, purchase and display art, there are plenty of places to do so — you may just have to look a little harder. And these venues are sprinkled throughout the Klamath Basin.
❘ Kl amat h Fal l s ❘ In Klamath Falls, artists’ venues include the Favell Museum and the Klamath Art Gallery. Besides these spaces, restaurants and private businesses enrich their environment by displaying
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local artists’ works. One such business is Countertops by TopSecret which has been displaying art since 2011. The business’ gallery features around 19 artists’ works at any given time, including one featured artist. During the month of February, photographer Jack Noller is featured. In March, it will be Leslie Rodgers. Business owner and artist Myra Schelb says they have more pieces than anywhere in town, except for the Favell.
❘ Chil oquin ❘ In Chiloquin, you will find the Two Rivers Art Gallery, which features an impressive collection of fine art, pottery and Native American art. Native Australian and current gallery president, Joan Rowe displays knitted sculptures of lizards with a Down Under panache. See ARTISTS, page 17
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HALE, from page 15 Wildlife, still life, landscape and portraits (on commission) make up the majority of Hale’s own work. For human portraiture, she uses watercolor. For animals, such as hunting dogs, she uses pastels. In addition to her own work, Hale curates the Modoc Gallery in the Klamath County Museum. Anyone can show at the gallery, she said, so long as they have a minimum of 25 pieces and agree to the 25 percent fee for showing, though there is no display fee. An exhibit called “The Klamath Basin Then and Now” appeared at the Modoc Gallery in November and December, featuring the work of 18 local artists. Then, besides her own art and
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curatorial duties, much of Hale’s energy goes to teaching. Renting out the back room at the museum, she teaches two threehour classes every week. The classes are every Thursday and Friday and are $10 per three-hour class. Hale estimates between five and nine students attend each drop-in session. Rather than setting a particular assignment for the group, she allows everyone to set their own goals for their artwork. As she looks over each student’s work, she displays a gentle, knowledgeable air that only skill and experience can bring. To contact Hale about classes or showing art, call her at 541-8820951, or call the Klamath County Museum at 541-883-4208.
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1451 Main St., Klamath Falls 541-883-4208 www.klamathcountymuseum.org Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
317 S. Main St., Alturas 530-233-2574 www.theartcenter.us Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday; noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Closed in January.
◗ Lakeview County Courthouse 513 Center St., Lakeview 541-947-6071 ext. 1081 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday www.lakecountyor.org
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❘ Alt ur as ❘ In Alturas, stop by the Art Center to see everything from wheelwork to paintings to decorative guitars, fused glass and jewelry. A selection of art classes and even yoga add to the ambiance.
❘ Lakeview ❘ The main corridor of the courthouse in Lakeview serves as
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FORT KLAMATH: 1863-2013
Which came first, the fort or the town? If you guessed Fort Klamath, congratulations.
Army post paved the way for settlement of the Klamath Basin
150 years ago By LEE JUILLERAT: H&N Regional Editor
Many people don’t realize that when Fort Klamath was established as an Army post 150 years ago, Klamath County didn’t exist. Neither did Linkville, the town along the Link River that became Klamath Falls. In the early 1860s, settlers traveling through what was called Klamath country on their way to Western Oregon were often involved in conflicts with local Indians. Three regional locations were considered for development as an Army outpost, including the Lost River Gap and hills near present-day Klamath Falls. The third site, in the Wood River Valley, was selected because of its proximity to several trails, including the then-new Oregon Central Military Road, along with its abundant grasses that could provide feed for the post’s horses and mules, pine forests that could supply lumber and firewood, and proximity to clear flowing streams.
❘ A mil itary pr esence ❘ “Basically, there were no permanent white residents in Klamath County,” says Todd Kepple, the Klamath County museums manager. “Between the hostilities (between local tribes and pioneers) and the harsh winter conditions, it made it difficult for anyone to make a go of it. It took a military presence before white settlement could begin in earnest.” Fort Klamath provided that military presence. Construction began in the summer of 1863 with the outpost formally commissioned Sept. 5, 1863. Celebrations and activities commemorating Fort Klamath’s 150th anniversary, including perspectives from Klamath Tribal members, are planned May through September. Most activities are planned at the 8-acre site that is a popular Klamath County park. See FORT, page 20
The vacant barracks left and guard house, right, at Fort Klamath are pictured after it was closed. Photo courtesy of the Klamath County Museum
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FORT, from page 19 Working with the museum is the Fort Klamath 150 Committee, a group that hopes to make people more aware of the fort and its historical importance. Katie Feinauer, one of the 150 leaders, said it’s hoped the sesquicentennial activities will lead to improving and expanding the former fort site. At its peak, according to Buena Cobb Stone, author of “Fort Klamath: Frontier Post in Oregon,” the fort had more than 80 buildings, including a sawmill, hospital, theater and barber shop. The military reserve contained more than 1,050 acres, with a hay reserve of 3,135 acres.
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Events include the annual Heritage Days over the Memorial Day weekend, when school groups will have the run of the park and museum May 23 and 24 and the park opens to the public the next two days. As usual, activities will include re-enactors along with exhibits and displays featuring pioneer lifestyles. Set for Sept. 7 to 9 will be events closing out the anniversary celebration. Other events will be offered June, July and August, possibly including a fundraising dinner and various historical programs. See FORT, page 21
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Several events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Fort Klamath are planned May through September by the Fort Klamath Committee, an ad hoc group of volunteers, but only two events have been finalized. Scheduled over the Memorial Day weekend is the annual Fort Klamath Heritage Days. The Klamath County park will be open for school groups Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24, with events open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Because Fort Klamath was a Union fort, re-enactors will be dressed only as Union troops. Ken Janson is in charge of the “military” events while Richard Rambo is in charge of
the “civilian” events. Scheduled Sept 7 to 9 is a celebration featuring re-enactors, possibly with cannons and horses “because it was a cavalry fort,” according to Todd Kepple, Klamath County museums manager. Other programs will be announced, including a possible lecture series featuring historians and Klamath Tribes cultural specialists. Also being considered is a fundraising dinner with a speaker. “The goal is to have a main event each month,” said Katie Feinauer, one of the organizers of the Fort Klamath 150 Committee, noting events and information will be posted on the museum’s website at http://bit. ly/14EGr2D.
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FORT, from page 20 “The goal is to have a main event each month,” Feinauer said. “There are a lot of ideas being tossed around.” Kepple and Bill Johnson, chairman of the Klamath County Museum advisory committee, also want the celebration to remember the fort remained open many years after the end of the Modoc War in 1873. “We want to emphasize Fort Klamath had importance beyond the Modoc War,” Kepple said, noting the fort remained open until 1890, long after other Oregon forts had closed. “The post Modoc War period is less known,” Johnson said, noting the fort expanded in size until 1885. When the Army proposed closing the fort in 1880, and when President Grover Cleveland signed an order closing the fort in 1886, locals loudly protested. According to Stone, “What a furor arose when the word reached Klamath country! Civilians met in angry mass meetings and fired off petitions, letters and telegrams to western Congressmen, all protesting the abandonment of Fort Klamath.”
Soldier makes (up) the news at Fort Klamath One of the challenges facing soldiers stationed at Fort Klamath in the 1860s was the lack of books and magazines. According to Buena Stone Cobb in her book, “Fort Klamath: Frontier Post in Oregon,” soldiers started their own weekly newspaper, “The Growler,” which was written by hand because there was no printing press. After being read at the base, it was sent to soldiers at the Klamath Agency, the Indian agency on the shore of Agency Lake for the Klamath Reservation. Sometimes it was sent to Jacksonville in exchange for copies of the newspaper, “The Oregon Sentinel.” But it was an imaginary tale from “The Growler” that caused an uproar. Reprinted in the Sentinel with the headline, “The Tremendous Earthquake at Fort Klamath,” it was published nationwide and in Europe. When War Department officials learned the story was fiction, they threatened to place the author in irons. The writer’s name, Private Thomas S. Warren, an Oregon volunteer, was withheld by Growler editor Orson A. Stearns until Warren left the military.
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FORT, from page 21 Cobb said reasons include memories of the Modoc War, friction between cattlemen and Indian rights to the Klamath Marsh, and possible dangers if soldiers left. And, she writes, “There was also, of course, the fact that the post furnished the means of livelihood for many persons — those who sold meat and flour and vegetables for the garrison; those who were freighters, and those who were the artisans employed at the fort. As for the Indians, some of them, too, had good jobs.”
The outpouring of protests caused the Secretary of War to postpone the fort’s closure. On Aug. 9, 1889, the U.S. flag was lowered, but a small detachment remained. That winter, unusually heavy snow crushed several buildings. Finally, on June 23, 1890, the last detachment left. Buildings were eventually removed and the site abandoned. Fort Klamath, which some called “the most beautiful frontier post in America,” was no more.
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Fort facts: Fort Klamath tidbits, according to Buena Cobb Stone, author of “Fort Klamath: Frontier Post in Oregon, 1863-1890,” include: ◗ Fort Klamath never moved, but it stood in four different counties. When built, the fort was in Wasco County. Because of changing boundaries, in 1869 it was in Jackson County, and it became part of Lake County in 1874. In 1882, the area encompassing the fort became part of Klamath County. ◗ Each soldier carried a three-day ration because that, plus the arms and ammunition, equipment and rider, was all that a horse could carry. ◗ After hearing rumors that following their executions in 1873 that the bodies of Captain Jack, Schonchin John, Black Jim and Boston Charlie were not in caskets lowered into the graves at Fort Klamath — it was rumored they contained rocks for weight — spokesmen for the Smithsonian Institution said in a 1963 letter that only the heads and jaws of the four were removed prior to burial. (The skulls have since been returned to Debbie Herrera, a Modoc descendant. She has not disclosed if and how the skulls were disposed.)
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Graves of Modoc Indians Captain Jack, Schonchin John, Black Jim and Boston Charlie, who were hanged during the Modoc War of 1872-73, are surrounded by a f ence on t he grounds of Fort Klamath in this photo from 1894.
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NEWS, from page 21
in front of the stable were engaged in pitched battle; horses and cattle lying The story, in part, read: crouched upon the ground, uttering the “We have singular, if not serious, news most pitiful moans; dogs howling, and to send by the express just leaving. This the unearthly yells of the Klamath Indians morning at daylight we were startled encamped near the fort completed the from sleep by the precipitate shock of scene. We imagined we were amid the an earthquake, immediately followed by wreck of matter and the crush of worlds. the noise of distant thunder. But in a little The sutler’s store was thrown about while quiet reigned; everyone was convers- twenty feet from its former position. ing and laughing heartily over the singular phenomenon, but our countenances soon “There were no lives lost, and no serious accidents to anyone; but there were quite underwent a serious change, for it began a number of bruised shins and skinned to grow dark; the whole heavens were noses. No serious damage to any of the full of a very black cloud or some; the air buildings, all log or frame houses; but I do had a very sulphurous smell, and ashes of not think there is a whole pane of glass left a brownish color fell fast as ever I saw it at the post. snow. We had to use candles in the mess room. Most of us went to breakfast, but “There are many speculations as to the we had only got fairly into our seats, when cause of this most singular freak of nature, horror upon horror! The earth seemed but most of us are of the opinion that a rolling like waves in the ocean. Everyone volcano has broken loose near the Klamwas thrown to the floor, and regained his ath Marsh, as a continuous dark volume of feet only to be placed in the same position smoke is seen ascending in that direction. again. With the rattling of dishes, crashing Some of the soldiers have volunteered to of window glass, crackling of timbers in the go up and find out if we have a monster buildings, and the screams of frightened vomiting fire near us or not. There was boys, you could not imagine a more perabout a half hour between the first and fect chaos. Some of us gained the door, second shocks; the first was only percepand such a sight as met our gaze? tible; the second lasted, as near as can be “The tall pines around the fort seemed judged from various opinions, from two to three minutes.” lashing themselves into fury. The wagons
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In the chute: Hang on and get ready for the pain Adrenaline addiction fuels rodeo competition dedication
By DAVE MARTINEZ H&N Staff Reporter
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t’s cold inside the Klamath County Fairgrounds arena and the bull in the chute is anxious. Standing above the bovine is Bobby Vaughn, a teenager who has conquered many bulls for his years.
He steps over the rails from the platform and straddles the chute. He lowers himself, putting a foot on the animal. The bull rattles the cage, kicking and pushing the steel entrapment. Eventually the bull settles and Vaughn sits on the animal’s bare back. He grips the bull rope with a leather glove and a leans forward. Everyone around the chute backs
away slightly, expecting the coming explosion. With a nod, the gate opens and the violent chess match begins. A family that rodeos together Bobby Vaughn is part of his family’s fourth generation of rodeo competitors. His father, Bob, guides him and his younger brother, Bodie, through the sport. Becky, the boys’ mother, supports the crew as they take some of their 13 bulls to the region’s rodeos. Rodeo wasn’t something Bob imposed on his children. Having participated in the sport as a young man, he knows the pain that comes with trying to ride a bucking, 1-ton animal for eight seconds. See RODEO, page 25
On the fence: Riders watch from a chute before the rodeo action starts at the Klamath County Fairgrounds indoor arena. Ready: A young rider, bottom right, prepares for the chute to open atop a junior bull. Many who participate in rodeo start at a young age. Wrap: Cody Ellis, 17, from Cottonwood, Calif., center, tapes up his arm before his event at the fairgrounds. Ride: Shortly after the gate opens, a man riding a bucking horse, left, is launched into the arena at the fairgrounds. H&N photos by Dave Martinez
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RODEO, from page 24 “You can’t make them do it, they got to want to do it,” Bob said. “Becky and I decided we should show them this thing and if they wanted to do it, great, if not, they could do something else.” But ever since the kids were mutton bustin’, an activity for young children where they try to ride sheep in the same way they would ride a bull, they’ve been addicted to the adrenaline that only bull riding can bring. They’ve been dedicated ever since and have been to national junior competitions. “I was really nervous when I first started, but I’ve gotten better now,” Bobby said in a slow, paced manner. Now he’s all concentration when he’s preparing to ride a bull. Once the gate opens, Bobby said he is trying to outthink the bull. And once he’s thrown off, his thoughts are concentrating on his escape. His younger brother, Bodie, has a good understanding of why that’s important. After being bucked this summer, a bull stepped on his ankle. How he responded is a source of pride for his father. “He stood up, hobbled on one leg to the bucking chute, looked up at me and said, ‘Dad, I broke my leg,’ ” Bob recounted. No screaming, no tears, just a calm resolve that a hospital visit was imminent. That injury put four screws in Bodie’s leg. As a mother, it doesn’t worry Becky too much when her kids are in the arena. Ever since she and Bob dated in high school, she’s been part of the rodeo scene. “It’s something we always do together,” Becky said.
H&N photo by Dave Martinez
Family life: Becky, and Bob Vaughn introduced their sons, Bobby and Bodie, right, to rodeo life. They started with mutton bustin’ and have been dedicated to the sport ever since.
❘ Jackpot ❘ After circling the silent arena a few times, a rider carrying the American flag comes to the center of the stands and assumes the position of attention. The indoor arena of the Klamath County Fairgrounds is packed with people, many of them friends and family of the riders. Jami Gray hustles around in a plaid, button-up shirt and jeans, carrying a clipboard to make sure the event is in order. She’s helped organize the Reed Rodeo Winter Series for a few years now and is especially pleased with tonight’s full stands. “In my opinion, I think parents
baby their kids too much,” Gray said. “What mother in her right mind wants to put her kid on a bull.” Well, Gray, for one. Both her boys ride bulls, as did her husband when he was young. “I didn’t think when my kid was 3 years old, ‘Hey, let me put you on a sheep.’ We just ended up at a rodeo and he ended up on a sheep and he was addicted to it just like his dad.” After living in Klamath Falls for 15 years, Gray has seen the crowds ebb and flow. Attendance was down for some time and a handful of events were abandoned because of a lack of participants, but things are coming back around.
Behind the chutes, riders young and old converse as they prepare themselves for battle. A couple of younger riders see Kasy Baker, from Cottonwood, Calif., applying rosin to his bull rope. The substance becomes sticky when heated and helps riders get a better grip as their bulls buck. Baker crushes a few pieces in his leather glove and runs his hand over the rope, repeating this until all the crumbs have been worked in. They approach Baker and ask if they can have a couple pieces. Sure, he said, and hands them a few chunks. See RODEO, page 26
Rodeo over the years Rodeo was born out of the cattle roundups of the 1860s and 1870s, according to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The events measured cowboys’ skills in riding and roping. It became a more formal contest in the early 1900s, and truly competitive with the formation of the Rodeo Association of America in the 1930s. Now, millions of dollars in sponsorships and prize money are invested in the event.
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RODEO, from page 25 One of those kids is 9-year-old Carl Taylor. He started mutton bustin’ with the rest of the toddlers when he was 1 1/2 years old. Carl’s dad, Chad Taylor, said he lets Carl participate in rodeo because it provides a child better self esteem, a sense of accomplishment, and the lesson of practice. Standing out from the rest of the crowd is Kylie Swiger. Her blue
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shirt and blonde hair peek out from underneath a cowboy hat nearly half her height. She didn’t have enough to do around the house so she went to her dad, Tom, and asked to try rodeo. Now she’s in her second year with young bulls and said it’s weird to be one of the only girls.
on,” Baker said. It’s important to help the kids, he explains, because they’re the future of the sport. “If you don’t love this sport, you don’t need to be doing it because it’s just dumb,” the 17-year old said. “Rodeo is a way of life, not just a sport,” Baker said. “There really are no better people.”
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Anticipation: A boy waits before the start of the Jackpot Rodeo. Often, children start out “mutton bustin’,” riding sheep in the same way older competitors ride bulls. Seconds to go: A rider tries to stay on a bucking bronco during the Jackpot Rodeo, an event organized by the Reed Rodeo Winter Series. H&N photos by Dave Martinez
Rodeo events Want to catch some rodeo action? Here are some upcoming rodeo events at the Klamath County Fairgrounds March 2 and 16 – Jackpot Rodeo March 10 – Buckaroo Kids Rodeo April 14 – Buckaroo Kids Rodeo Finals May – Open Jackpot Rodeo June 28, 29 – Klamath Freedom Celebration Rodeo Aug. 9, 10 – Great Northwest PRCA Rodeo Aug. 16,17, 18 – Family team roping, junior rodeo, barrel racing
Milestones: Memorabilia from Bobby Vaughn’s early rodeo days is on display in his home. Hold on: Kasy Baker gets ready to rosin his bull rope. Rosin gives riders a better grip. Horse and Rider: A rider carries the American flag around the arena before the start of the Jackpot Rodeo at the Klamath County Fairgrounds in January.
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‘Lots of old-timers would say, the brand is the pride. It’s your pride in your ranch.’ — Eric Duarte Duarte Sales, in Beatty
More than a symbol
Brands are more than a mark to Klamath Basin cattlemen By SAMANTHA TIPLER: H&N Staff Reporter
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t can be a simple letter, a squiggly line, or a defined shape, but whatever its symbol, a brand is much more than just that.
“Lots of old-timers would say, the brand is the pride,” said Eric Duarte, of Duarte Sales, in Beatty. “It’s your pride in your ranch.” When a brand is put on a calf, they want it to be perfect. Make sure it’s in the right spot, the iron sets even. “Around here people take pride in their brands,” Duarte said. “Another saying is, if somebody works for you they ride for your brand and take a lot of pride in your ranch. They own it, too.” Today brands serve much the same purpose as they did in the old West: to identify where cattle come from. Both Duarte and
Southern Oregon state brand supervisor Les Barlow say that’s the brand’s role today and in yesteryear. “It’s still a primary way in the West to identify cattle,” Duarte said. “Get a brand and it’s the best way to track them.” Modern identification tools, like identification tags in the ear, can fall off or get lost. A brand lasts forever, Duarte said. “It’s still really important,” Barlow said. “You don’t have the theft and stuff going on that you did years ago.” But it is useful when more than one rancher may turn cattle out on grazing land, he said. “Some places out there in bigger areas like Nevada, or Eastern Oregon, might have three or four guys running together,” Barlow said, “and that brand tells you whose cow is whose.” See BRANDS, page 28
Photo courtesy of Eric and Nikki Duarte; Duarte Sales
Team effort: Richard Duarte brands a calf while Eric Duarte holds it at a livestock branding in Beatty in 2006.
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BRANDS, from page 27
❘ Inspect ing br ands ❘ Barlow’s job is to monitor brands in Southern Oregon from the coast to Malheur County. He oversees other brand inspectors, and goes to cattle sales to inspect brands. “We go to sales whether they’re in the county or in the sale yard, and the cattle going out of state,” Barlow said. “We have a brand book with all the brands listed in it. We usually know the people, know the brands.” If a cow, bull or steer has more than one brand, that can tell an inspector, or a rancher, the animal’s history of ownership. “Some of these cows got four or five brands on them,” Barlow said. “Something we look for a secondary iron and make sure that people haven’t branded a neighbor’s cow accidentally. When they come to the sale yard, we make sure they bring their own cattle into the sale yard.” See BRANDS, page 29
Photo courtesy of Eric and Nikki Duarte; Duarte Sales
Roped, ready: Cattleworkers gather for a branding in Beatty in 2006, with Duarte Sales.
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Many non-agricultural people think branding is cruel and hurts the cattle, said Eric Duarte.
BRANDS, from page 28
❘ The act o f br anding ❘ Duarte said many non-agricultural people think branding is cruel and hurts the cattle. He compared it to getting a tattoo. “It’s no different from that. Cattle hide is so tough,” Duarte said. “Within seconds they’re back with their mother not knowing anything happened. They’re fine.” Some branders use the old method of coals and fire to heat the iron, but there are modern tools, too. There are electric brands, but unless the branding is being done in a chute, an extension cord can be unwieldy on a ranch. Duarte uses a propane torch to evenly heat the irons. In the Klamath Basin Duarte said most people brand in the springtime when calves are born. Some ranchers choose to make an event of it, a branding party. Duarte said it takes seven to eight people to make up a branding crew. They often vaccinate the cattle at the same time.
He compared it to getting a tattoo. ‘It’s no different from that. Cattle hide is so tough. Within seconds they’re back with their mother not knowing anything happened. They’re fine.’
Photo courtesy of Eric and Nikki Duarte; Duarte Sales
Tough hide: Richard Duarte brands a calf during a cattle branding in Beatty in 2006.
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Keeping records: Branding books in the Klamath County Museum, left, record marks used by area ranchers dating back to the 1880s.
Reward offered: Ranchers battle cattle thieves
Symbolic: One of the more unique brands in Klamath County’s history is the swastika, a symbol that dates back to ancient civilizations, was used before World War II by some ranches in the area.
Early day Basin cattlemen L.D. Parsons, Evan Fogle, Chas. E. Cross and Ray Laird printed this circular in an effort to battle livestock thieves: ‘We, the undersigned, will pay one thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons stealing any horses or cattle belonging to us, or carrying the following brands, or fifty dollars reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons illegally handling same. Rewards will be paid the day following conviction.’
BRANDS, from page 29 “For a lot of people it’s a get-together in the spring,” Duarte said. “Everybody helps everybody’s neighbor. We brand calves at seven or eight different ranches, all together. After we get done branding there’s a big barbecue. Everyone sits down and visits — visits about how bad the winter was.” He said it’s a kick-off to summer, a goodbye to winter. When they’re done they can turn out the cattle and not mess with them again until fall.
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Get Ready for Spring
growing season with cold frames and cloches By LEE BEACH: H&N Staff Reporter
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he shortness of the growing season and possibility of freezing temperatures any time during that season are some of the frustrations of gardening in the Klamath Basin.
Not everyone has the room or the budget to build a greenhouse with fans, heaters, vents, shutters, louvers and other atmosphere-controlling devices to keep the temperature of the plants at an optimum level. Temporary row covers can provide protection for tender row crops toward season’s end, but cloches or cold frames can provide a semi-permanent way to extend the season by providing warmth and protection for seeds and seedlings in the early spring.
Plants that do well in a cold frame or cloche Cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, sweet potatoes, greens and small varieties of cantaloupe benefit from being started in one of these protective garden structures, because they are heat lovers. Tall plants like corn and some varieties of tomatoes grow too tall to be good candidates. Winter (butternut) or summer (crookneck) squashes also can be given a good start on the eastern side of Cascades, though portable structures are best so they can be removed when the vines outgrow the space. On the western side of the mountains, a cloche or cold frame can provide enough warmth to grow greens, like lettuce and kale, all year long, according to the extension service, but the structures need to be covered with blankets when unusually cold weather is predicted.
Extend the
Cloche gardening was developed during the Victorian era when bell glasses were used to exhibit all sorts of objects. Plants were protected from the elements under a bell jar — even in the deepest winter.
“Cloche” is French for a bell jar or dish set over plants to protect them from cold weather. They include both portable and permanent structures, and like mini green houses, they shelter plants from wind and cold. Cloche gardening was developed during the Victorian era when bell glasses were used to exhibit all sorts of objects. Plants were protected from the elements under a bell jar — even in the deepest winter. Originally made of glass, the bell form can now be found in plastic.
❘ Vent il at ion, pol l inat ion ❘ Half hoops buried in raised beds and covered with plastic are more common as cloches today. The plastic can be raised when it becomes too hot and also to allow for pollination of the plants. Because they are temporary, they can be taken down and reused. Cold frames are ideal for starting seedlings or transitioning (hardening off) greenhouse plants prior to outdoor planting. See GROWING, page 32
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GROWING, from page 31
tired of disassembling the heavy wood cold frame each year, and he designed a “portable one of 3/4-inch conduit like that used in building through which electrical wiring is run,” said Starr. “I would love to have made it with PVC, but I couldn’t find it in the correct angles. Everything has to match.”
In early spring, cold frames are often used to start cool-weather crops, where they can be grown to maturity in the frame or transplanted into the garden when the climate is warm enough. These structures also offer a way to begin planting summer annuals and seeds before they can be started in the open. Cold frames differ from greenhouses in that they are used mainly for season extension and starting seedlings, while greenhouses are meant to be used for year-round growing in climates that get very cold, using some type of heat. They also usually have a thicker covering on the frame, such as polycarbonate or a double layer of polyethylene plastic, which remains installed all year long. Cold frames usually have only a single layer of film or fabric that is installed and removed as needed. Greenhouse plants are usually grown in containers or shelving, whereas in a cold frame, plants are grown directly in the ground and sometimes in raised beds.
His design has a peak in the center with the dimensions of 29 inches in height at the center peak, 34 inches wide and 70 inches long. From a Springfield firm, Creative Shelters, he ordered 6 low (102 degree peak end) and 12 low (102 degrees) peak corners to put the framework together, and two 20-count packages of 3/4-inch fabric clips to secure 3 mil plastic, which is available in 25-foot rolls locally. The structure is lightweight, stackable for storage at the end of the season and durable (he has built and has been using three of them since 2007). When he is ready to start planting in early May, he puts the frame directly on the prepared garden soil and snaps on the plastic using the clips, leaving about 6 to 8 inches hanging over on the ends.
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See GROWING, page 33
Michael Starr of Klamath Falls recalls his father’s cold frame, a 10-foot by 4-foot box made of a rough redwood, 24 inches at the back and sloping down to about 12 inches at the front, for drainage. Thin angle bars were used for the corners, drilled with a hole through which bolts were inserted. The lid was covered with double-layered plastic reinforced with webbing. Handed down to Starr, he grew
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Even in winter, temperatures can rise to 100 degrees inside a cold frame.
Build your own cloche
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Framework: Klamath Falls gardener Michael Star designed a portable cold frame for his garden made of wiring conduit. The structure is lightweight and stackable for storage.
GROWING, from page 32 “That way, you can pull the dirt over the edges so you have an airtight enclosure,” he said. “The nice thing about it is the ground gets warm. That’s the key to good growth.” His wife, Cordy, a master gardener, added, “For many plants, the ground has to be 70 degrees (for germination).” Michael Starr acknowledges that “the wooden ones (cold frames) can be put out earlier — by the second week of April, using heat cables. My dad always put a light bulb in his.”
❘ Being per sist ent ❘ When he puts his cold frame out, he pulls a 2- to 3-inch berm of soil up around the edges of the plastic and lets a garden hose moisten the soil thoroughly before planting. Following sowing of the seeds, there is a period when temperatures both inside and outside have to be carefully watched, “because the biggest problem with these is the heat buildup,” he
said. “You have to watch that the soil doesn’t dry out and the plants shrivel.” Even in winter, temperatures can rise to 100 degrees inside a cold frame. A thermometer is advisable, so you know when the plastic or the lid should be raised to let excess heat escape. Since freezing weather can still occur well into June, Starr watches weather forecasts for temperatures below freezing, when he covers his plastic covered but unheated cold frames with blankets. When danger of frost is past, the structures can be removed. With diligence, it’s possible to extend the growing season up to 45 days for tender plants. Starr also plans to use something akin to a cloche this year, “an umbrella-shaped structure with zippers,” which he bought from a local nursery owner, specifically to start what he hopes will be his largest pumpkin ever. “Just once, I’d like to grow a thousandpounder,” he said.
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A thermometer is advisable, so you know when the plastic or the lid should be raised to let excess heat escape.
Find instructions for building a garden cloche, a materials list and pictures are available on the Oregon State University Extension Service website at http://bit.ly/WDJvII. An Extension publication, 1627E — “Build Your Own Raised Bed Cloche,” is available at http://bit.ly/9Sd0ys. For several ways to build a cold frame, go to the instructables.com website at http:// bit.ly/WDKFnI. One of the smaller, but most detailed instructions and materials lists, is in the “Related” column on the right. Click on “Winter harvests with a cold frame” by jon. goldblatt.
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Putting down roots
Gardener programs and clubs offer growth opportunities in the Basin By MIRIAM CLARK: For the Herald and News
Michael Fitzgerald built a 7,200-square-foot garden when he moved into his current home just over 10 years ago. They named it the “Chalet Hills Garden.” Over the years, his extended family has worked together to maintain the land. “My wife calls me the ‘Chief Rower,’ ” Fitzgerald jokes and tells of the family memories he creates with his grandkids each summer. In addition to cultivating his own
property, Michael Fitzgerald serves as a Master Gardener volunteer on the board of Klamath County Master Gardener Association. Spring is near, and gardening season is just around the corner. For many Klamath Basin residents, this is a perfect time to begin planning how to get more involved. Many community resources make it possible for anyone to garden, even if they do not have land of their own.
❘ Mast er Gar dener pr ogr am ❘ The Master Gardener Program is a free program designed to give noncommercial gardening advice to community members seeking help. Anyone may call, submit a question online, or stop by if they need advice. Having a problem with a pest? Not sure what you’re doing wrong with that vegetable? Don’t know how much water this flower should get? The Master Gardeners are happy to answer your questions. See GARDENER, page 35
Photo courtesy of the Evening Primrose Garden Club
For starters: Vickie Liskey, left, with the Evening Primrose Garden Club, works on a flower arrangement with a boy during a Third Thursday event in downtown Klamath Falls sponsored by the club.
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they work with the library to bring plants to those in the library’s Out Fitzgerald explains helping is a joy, reach Program (for homebound “When you can solve a person’s patrons). They also bring Christmas problem, there’s a lot of gratitude plants to 10 local nursing homes. both ways. We’re happy and they’re In addition to the service provided happy,” he said. by the district, individual clubs have Ernie Guerrero, a Master Gardener their own projects and community in his 14th year of service, described service. the wide area the program serves. ◗ Northside Garden Club “Our primary purpose is to edu The Northside is Klamath’s oldest cate the public. We serve Klamath garden club and dates to 1953. They County, but we also serve Northern meet monthly to learn about various California. We have people coming from Lakeview, Alturas, Tulelake, Dor- topics — including differentiating between weeds and plants, extra tips ris, Bonanza and Sprague River,” he for upcoming flower shows, how to said. grow mushrooms and other ideas Master Gardeners complete a for their personal gardens. This club 13-week training course and comis responsible for maintenance of the mit to volunteering at least 42 hours Marta House garden at the Klamath throughout the season. They answer Crisis Center and recently received a all questions based on proven United Way “Award of Excellence” for research. this service. Additionally, they water the plants at the library, help out with How to get involved: To find out more about becoming a Third Thursday kids’ summer activities, and host an annual flower show. Master Gardener, or to seek advice, call the Oregon State University Klamath How to get involved:
GARDENER, from page 34
Basin Extension Center at 541-883-7131, go to oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec, or visit their Facebook page at facebook. com/KlamathCountyMasterGardeners. The Extension office is at 3328 Vandenberg Road.
To learn more about the Northside Garden Club and get involved, contact President Lavon Ostrick at 541-884-2187.
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Evening Primrose Garden Club president Vickie Liskey joined the club in 1992 after spotting the group’s signup sheet at the Klamath County Fair. A few members of the community were hoping to start a club that could meet around their work schedules. This garden club meets the first Sunday of each month to learn about the different aspects of gardening. Composting leaves, the role of bees, floral design and bonzai plants are among a few of the topics. Each May the group hosts a plant sale and donates all proceeds to a scholarship for a Klamath Community College natural resources student. Every October they bring dried flowers to the Shasta View Retirement center and help residents create arrangements. Arrangements are entered into the flower show the club runs at the Klamath Basin Potato Festival. How to get involved: To get involved with the Evening
“National Garden Clubs, Inc. provides education, resources and national networking opportunities for its members, to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic and environmental responsibility,” according to the organization’s website. Klamath Falls makes up a local district of National Garden Clubs. There are three local clubs in this district. As a district, the garden clubs work together to serve the community. The district works on a wide variety of community service projects, according to Tanja Swanson, Klamath district director. Members conduct the flower show during the Klamath County Fair. During the summer they sponsor a downtown Klamath Falls’ Third Thursday kids’ event, which is a free opportunity for kids to learn about gardening. They maintain the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker at Veterans Memorial Park, and the memorial garden at the Klamath County Library. At Christmastime,
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The Running Y Garden Club is the newest club to the Klamath Falls area. Three years ago, six residents of Running Y, who loved to garden, joined together and became part of the National Garden Club. “Our goal is to help educate all members on how to have exciting and beautiful gardens and to keep the Running Y area lovely and wild,” said Sandra Simms, the club’s president. Last year the club hosted a successful garden show. This year they plan to start a community garden at the Running Y. They meet regularly and discuss issues such as problems with deer, the best way to care for various plants, and visit beautiful gardens such as Schreiner’s Iris Gardens in Salem. How to get involved: The Running Y Garden Club is open to anyone who lives at the Running Y. For more information, contact Sandra Simms at sandrachall@me.com. ◗ Farmers’ Market
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Alekz Leach ‘Awesome Roast’
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Klamath baker, Bonnie Nork, sponsors children’s recipe contest
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Prize-winning recipe
Awesome Roast
H&N photos by Lee Beach
Organic first: Bonnie Nork was recently baking cookies and dipping them in melted organic chocolate to send as a gift to her sister. She uses locally sourced, organic ingredients whenever possible.
BAKER, from page 37 She will be offering eight shares beginning again in the fall. Nork uses locally sourced, organic ingredients whenever possible. Baking with whole grains, nonhydrogenated oils and less refined sweeteners (honey, agave, evaporated cane juice, etc.) is her specialty. Baked goods are made using Oregon dairy products (no rBST), farm-fresh organic local eggs, fruits and vegetables from the Klamath Falls’ Farmers’ Market and directly from small local farms, according to the Local Harvest website. “I bake with natural colorings, and that’s been a learning curve,” she said. “I got freaked out by the additives we’re assaulted by every day.” In fact, a scientist at Cal Poly heard she was trying to find natural colorings, and he called and offered
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FROM THE KITCHEN OF ALEKZ LEACH Alekz’s Awesome Roast
Before school in the morning put a roast in a crock pot. Stick a stick of butter on top. Put a packet of Au Jus mix over it. Put a packet of Ranch or Onion Soup mix over that. Put 5 pepperoncinis on top of all of that. Set it on low. NO WATER! Eat it for dinner.
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Fruity Fave
1 can drained pineapple chunks 1 cup green, seedless grapes, each halved 1 can drained mandarin oranges 1 cup mini marshmellows 1 banana, sliced
1 can sliced peaches, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tub Cool Whip Gently mix together. Cover & keep chilled til ready to eat. Serves 6
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Potato Chip Fish
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they are fine. Then take 1 pound of white fish about 3/4 cup of mayo and place it in a bowl mayonaise and add enough milk for milk it to be saucy. 1 large bag of lays clas then take the crushed sic potato chips potato chips and place Take a fillet of white the m in another bowl. fish cut it into 4in. by then pick up a piece of 4in. slices remove all fish,dip it in the sauce, bones from fish. and then thoroughly After that take a cover it in chips, then large ziplock bag and place fish on greesed pour classic lays chips cookie sheet. into it. Take all the air cook fish at 375 out of the bag then seal degrees farenheit for it. then take a rolling ten minutes it will flake pin and crush chips until when done.
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CA FROM THE KITCHEN OF MONI
Apple Blackberry Pie Crust 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 2/3 cup flour Steps First blend cream cheese and butter together. Add flour using hands to knead. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Once dough is chilled, divide in half; roll one out for the bottom crust and the other out for the top crust. Filling 4 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced 3 cups of blackberries 4 tablespoons flour 12 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of salt 2 teaspoons of lemon juice 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks
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degrees. Mix apples, blackberries, flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Spoon the filling into the pie dish, dot top with butter pieces. Also use 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch and add just enough water to dissolve, then pour into the filling, to make the blackberries thicker. Use butter knife to create ventilation holes in top crust. Use fingers to crimp edges of pie crust together (remove excess). Baking Steps Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then lower the temperature to 325 degrees and bake for approximately another 50-60 minutes depending on your oven. Note: If pie crust is browning too much, then cover edges with tinfoil or pie shield for the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
Steps Preheat oven to 425
FROM THE KITCHEN OF STACI CHIPMAN
Mozz-Tort Ranch
lay flat a small tortilla put a mozzarella cheese stick on one end; roll tortilla over cheese. put a little ranch on
the opposite end to seal. If needed, angle insert a toothpick to hold together.
serve with a side of ranch dip.
FROM THE KITCHEN OF JAYLENE ANGEL & ROSE BRAVO
Fruit Cocktail Cake
1 box yellow cake mix. 2 cans fruit cock tail. 1 cube butter 3 8 by 12 cake pans. Poor both cans fruit cocktail with juice in two cake pans. Poor dry yellow cake mix over that. Cut butter
into tabelspoon sizes and lay them there. Put cake into oven. Bake 1 hour, check with tooth pick. If not finished, bake longer. Check now and then.
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Vegetable Rice
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Pineapple Pine Apple Cake
9x13 cake pan. Pour 1/2 cup juice, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 Preheat 350 cup melted butter into Open 2 cans pinebowl mixing well! apple rings strain juice Pour brown sugar into bowl mixture over Mix 2 boxes yelrings pour cake low cake mix 2 cans mixture crushed pineapples w/ ove r that. juice 1/4 cube melted Place in butter and 1/2 cup oven 1 hr. pine apple juice from Check. If rings. Mix with wooden not done spoon Bake lon Place pineapple ger checkrings onto bottom of in now and well oiled and floured then.
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BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza
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Fruit Dip
2 cups of coolwhip 1 cup of Trix yogurt Mix together until well blended. Use as a dip for fruit
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Buttermilk Pork Chops
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and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. 2. Remove pork from 2 cups fat free bag or container and buttermilk discard brine. Pat chops 1 Tablespoon salt dry with a paper towel. 2 Tablespoons sugar Sprinkle with pepper. 1 Tablespoon grated 3. Coat a large skillet lemon rind with non-stick cooking 1 teaspoon chopped spray. Heat skillet on fresh rosemary medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon chopped pork, cook approximately fresh sage 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of 4 bone-in pork chops don eness. 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 4 Servings Non-stick cooking Optional — pork can be spray grilled over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip- per side or until desired top plastic bag or a large degree of doneness. marinating container. Refrigerate leftovers Shake well to dissolve salt immediately in a sealed and sugar. Add pork. Seal container.
1 whole wheat pita 2 Tablespoons barbeque sauce 1 cup cubed chicken 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup reduced fat, shredded mozz rella cheese 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and cook over medium-high heat until juices run
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Spicy spring: Broccoli, spinach, garlic and cumin are cooked together for spinach and broccoli enchiladas.
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SPRING, from page 42 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add prepared spinach, broccoli, 1/3 cup picante sauce, garlic and cumin. Heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup of spinach
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SPRING, from page 44 Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water. Return pasta to the pot to keep warm. Cook the pancetta in a large
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Morels:
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MORELS, from page 48 Morels can be found in the spring, after the snow has melted and while the soil is still damp enough. Haugen said this is usually around the same time lilacs bloom. “The first morels are typically found in the lower, sunnier areas,” he said. “As the year progresses, they can be found farther and farther up the mountain.” When searching, make sure
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❘ Flora & Fauna of the Klamath Basin ❘ ◗
sucker ❘
In addition to the famously listed short nose and Lost River sucker, there are four other types of sucker in the Klamath Basin and nearby, said Josh Rasmussen, fish biologist with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, Klamath Falls office. Nearby there are the Warner sucker in the Warner Basin, and the Modoc sucker in the Pit River Basin. Closer to home are the Klamath large scale sucker in the upper basin and the Klamath small scale sucker in the lower basin. In general, there are three types of sucker, Rasmussen said. Those that live in the lakes, like the short nose and Lost River sucker, are the biggest fish. They can be up to 2 ½ feet long. Those that live in the big rivers, like the Klamath large scale and Klamath small scale sucker are smaller, up to a foot or 1 ½ feet long. Those that live in small rivers and streams, like the Modoc and Warner sucker, are smaller still, at eight to 15 inches. “They’re called suckers because in general they are bottom feeders,” Rasmussen said. But those in the lakes adapted to feed within the water, eating zooplankton much the way whales eat in the ocean. “They go through with an open mouth and suck in water,” Rasmussen said. “Anything not the right size is filtered out back of the gills.”
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Those that live in the lakes, like the short nose and Lost River sucker, are the biggest fish. They can be up to 2 ½ feet long.
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Facts about sucker
Facts about buttercups
◗ The short nose and Lost River sucker are listed species ◗ Sucker range in size from 8 inches to 2 ½ feet, depending on the type ◗ Lost River sucker can live up to 50 years ◗ short nose sucker can live up to 30 years
◗ Latin name for Plantainleaf Buttercup: Ranunculus alismifolius ◗ Can be one of the first plants to flower in the spring ◗ Buttercup flowers can have five to 12 petals ◗ The plant can be up to two feet tall
By SAMANTHA TIPLER: H&N Staff Reporter
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But t er cups ❘
From May to July you
might see the bright yellow flowers of buttercups along stream banks, pond edges and wet meadows, according to “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin.” “This is one of the first plants to flower in the spring” the book says. “It can be seen at Dry Lakes on Modoc Rim.” The plant’s namesake, its flower, has five to 12 petals and boasts a shiny yellow color. The plant itself can be one to three feet tall. It is a perennial herb. The stems are branched and sprawling. The stem’s leaves are shiny green and lanceolate, or lanceshaped, the book says. Basal leaves are oblong, lance-shaped, or narrowly ovate with long slender stalks. Buttercups are native to the United States, according to gardenguides.com, and have their greatest growing period in the spring and summer. The website said the greatest bloom is in mid-spring. The plant produces fruit and seeds starting in the spring and continuing through summer.
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Quintessentials L By GERARD O’BRIEN: H&N Editor
Meet Lynn Jeche
ynn Jeche, Klamath County Museums curator, started out as the fix-it man, but in reality, he’s been doing that all along, preserving and fixing up historical displays for all to enjoy at both of the county-run museums in the city and the one at Fort Klamath.
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About Quintessentials: This Klamath Life series takes a close-up look at one of the personalities from the region who helps shape and make the Basin a great place to live.
Come April, Jeche, 59, will be leaving the job he’s loved so much for the last 24 years. It will be a big loss for the museums that have felt his caring touch. “This has been a dream job. I cannot imagine a better job. It’s not at all like having to get up and go to work,” the soft-spoken Jeche said in his office, stacked to the ceiling with files and artifacts. Jeche grew up in a small town in Southern Minnesota, running a dairy farm with his father until 1978, when they sold the operation. “We had about 70 cows, but we had to decide whether to become a larger operation (which was expensive) or sell out, so we sold the operation,” he said. His wife, Teresa, found a job in psychology in Klamath Falls in 1989. Lynn found work soon after — building fences. When that ended, he was hired on as the maintenance man for the county museum. The main museum building is the former armory for the Army National Guard, and is solidly built, able to hold heavy equipment on its thick oak floors. (Reportedly, a circus complete with elephants, once stood on the floor). Its cavernous, arched roof and raised stage made it ideal for large social gatherings and musical shows. Back in the day, it was host to many traveling celebrity shows, such as Gene Krupa’s band and others. Jeche’s job started out as building maintenance. But mixed with his love of antiques and later, photography, it just grew into the post of museum curator. “... we had a house back in Minnesota. It caught fire within a week of moving in and we literally lost everything except the clothes on our backs.
So my wife and her mother started buying us items at auctions. She was a great collector of antiques. That really got me interested in buying and fixing antiques.” That transferred to his work as a curator. Oftentimes people will bring in items from their family or estate sales that they want to preserve. “We have some strict criteria for what we will take or not. Anything that is directly tied to the history of the Basin is the main criteria,” he said. “And anything tied to World War II (and related to local history). We had thousands ship out of here during the war.” Of high interest to Jeche are photographs. The museum has a large collection of glass negatives and historical photographs dating back to the first settlements of the county. The museum houses bound newspaper editions of the region; Sanborn Insurance maps of city blocks and original homesites; tax and court records and even national newspaper accounts dating back to the Modoc War. “Lynn will be hard for us to replace,” noted Todd Kepple, manager of the Klamath County Museums, “because he is the one person who knows where everything is. We can use our computers to locate files or documents, but we find it’s just easier to ‘go ask Lynn.’ ” His research has helped raise money for the museums as well. “I do lots of programs, PowerPoint, for the public,” Kepple said. “I may get the credit for those talks, but the research really comes from Lynn.” Most members of the Klamath County Historical Society would echo those comments, but on top of that, Kepple said, “He’s just such a gentleman. He’ll do anything for anybody.”
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Views on life in the Klamath Basin Ron Neu
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On the calendar in the Basin On the calendar in the Klamath Falls area through April:
Jam, 7:30 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St.
SATURDAY, FEB. 23
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 9 AND 10
◗ Winter concert featuring the Klamath Union High School Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St. SUNDAY, FEB. 24 ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
MONDAY, FEB. 25 ◗ A movie, “Shakespeare in Love,” will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Ross Ragland Theater. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is requested.
TUESDAY, FEB. 26 ◗ Free financial fitness class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Klamath & Lake Homeownership Center, 1801 Main St.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEB. 27 AND 28 ◗ Klamath County Farm Expo, Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
◗ Rock, Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 in Exhibit Hall No. 1 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. Suggested donation of $1, children under 12 free admittance.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Old-Time Fiddlers will hold a jam and dance from 1 to 4 p.m. in Shasta View Community Hall at Madison Street and Shasta Way. ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 ◗ Ragland Cultural Center series: “Little Nell,” 7 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Cultural Center, 218 N. Seventh St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
◗ Ragland Classical Series: Classical
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 5-7 ◗ Klamath Basin Home Builders Association Home Show at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
◗ Cribbage and pinochle will be played at 1 p.m. in Midland Grange No. 781 at Joe Wright Road and Tingley Lane. Participation is free. ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
◗ Ragland Classical Series: High School Honors Recital, 2 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St. ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
◗ “Best of the Northwest Film Festival” at 7 p.m. in the Ross Ragland Theater. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is requested.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19 ◗ Basin Outdoor Group meeting, 6 p.m., The Ledge, 369 S. Sixth St.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, MARCH 18 AND 19 ◗ Klamath Falls Shrine Club presents the Jordan World Circus at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Two shows daily at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available through local merchants.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
◗ Klamath Humane Society Fur Ball, Exhibit Hall No. 1 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. ◗ The Matinee, in concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St.
THURSDAY, FEB. 28 ◗ Presentation by author Ken Johnston of his book, “Legendary Truths,” 6 p.m. at the Klamath County Library, 126 S. Third St. ◗ Storyteller and singer Norman Foote, 7:30 p.m. in the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St.
closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 ◗ Anna Maria Mendieta performance, 7:30 p.m., at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 ◗ Old-Time Fiddlers will hold a jam and dance from 1 to 4 p.m. in Shasta View Community Hall at Madison Street and Shasta Way. ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 ◗ Basin Outdoor Group meeting, 6 p.m., The Ledge, 369 S. Sixth St.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 ◗ Children’s Learning Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Klamath County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall No. 1. Admission $1 per child or $2 per family. ◗ Skillet Handle Walk, 10 a.m., the Klamath County Museum and the Running Y Resort invite the public to walk on the Skillet Handle. Free. ◗ 2013 Miss Klamath County-Miss City of Sunshine Scholarship Pageant, 7 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 ◗ Cribbage and pinochle will be played at 1 p.m. in Midland Grange No. 781 at Joe Wright Road and Tingley Lane. Participation is free. ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 ◗ Take Four Band will perform from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur St.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 ◗ Open jam night from 7 p.m. to closing at Chicken ‘n’ Cheers, 3310 Madison St.
MONDAY, APRIL 29 ◗ A movie, “Chariots of Fire,” will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Ross Ragland Theater. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is requested.
On the calendar: Does your group or organization have a special community event coming up? Let us know and we’ll put it in the community calendar in the April/May edition of Klamath Life. Send event information to clerk@heraldandnews.com, or call 541-885-4412.
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54 ❘ Klamath Life ❘ Get Ready Floyd A Boyd Co.......................................... 28 Four Seasons Supply Center....................... 46 Frank and Diane’s Carpets.................... 26, 33 GNC Live Well............................................. 43 H & R Block................................................. 43 Hamilton Metals, Inc................................... 29 Hanscam’s Bowling Center.......................... 22 Harbor Isle Fitness......................................... 6 Heartfelt Obstetrics & Gynecology....... 21, 29 Hewitt Bookkeeping and Tax Service......... 23 High Desert Hospice.................................... 22 Hotel Niles..................................................... 13 House of Shoes.............................................. 16 Howard’s Bodyshop..................................... 45 Howard’s Drugs............................................ 48 Howard’s Meat Center, LLC........................ 44 Hunter’s Hot Springs...................................... 8 Judy Smelcer’s Tax Service.......................... 45 Klamath Audiology...................................... 28 Klamath Eye Center.................................... 12 Klamath Dental Care, Inc........................... 14 Klamath Hospice.......................................... 20 Klamath Hospice Treasures Thrift Store....... 35 Klamath Metals............................................ 30 Kla-Mo-Ya Casino........................................ 23 KPEFCU....................................................... 33 Los Potrillos.................................................. 44 Macy’s Flying Service................................... 49
Mark London Design................................... 42 Martin’s Diesel Shop.................................... 46 Martin’s Food Center................................... 49 Matteo’s Coffee House................................. 44 Merry Maids.................................................. 45 Mile Hi Tire & Exhaust............................... 48 Modoc Steel & Supply................................. 47 Napa Auto Parts..................................... 47, 49 Nelson’s TV................................................... 43 Nesting Instinct............................................ 42 Oil Can Henry’s............................................ 10 OIT................................................................ 20 Pelican Pointe............................................... 13 Pinehurst Inn.................................................. 8 Red’s Roadhouse/Courtesy RV Center......... 5 Rip City Riders............................................. 43 Ross Ragland Theater.................................. 18 Seab’s Electronics/Radio Shack.................. 46 Seab’s True Value Hardware....................... 46 ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery........... 21 Sew Crazy..................................................... 42 Sky Lakes Medical Center....................... 2, 55 Suzanne Down & Associates....................... 32 Tequila’s Sports Bar & Grill........................ 42 Wagon Wheel Motel & Restaurant............. 46 Wine Club..................................................... 36 Wizard welding & Fabrication.................... 30
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