Kl life nov 2013

Klamath Life

REGIONAL MAGAZINE FOR KLAMATH, LAKE, MODOC AND SISKIYOU COUNTIES

Comforts of Home

Minis

Family shares love of miniature horses

Chill chaser

Take off the chill with a warm, spirited drink

Lights on Making the holidays bright with Christmas lights

Winter expeditions

Get away at a local resort, relax and enjoy the weather

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Comforts of Home Inside: On the cover: Devlin Newnham, whose family cares for and trains miniature horses, drives miniature horse, Jerry Rice, across his family’s hay field.

Story on page 16.

Destinations ◗ Winter getaways:

Local resorts offer winter adventures. Page 5 ◗ On the ice: Bill Collier ice arena offers season full of fun. Page 8

Cover photo by Steven Silton

Klamath Life welcomes a festive season This time of year, it may seem best to hunker down and lock out the cold chill of winter with a warm blanket and hot cocoa.

Nothing could be further from the truth as seen in our locally generated content for this edition of Klamath Life.

The focus of our November/December issue “Comforts of Home.” But that is not to say we don’t get outside and enjoy the fall and winter seasons. We use home as a home base from which to launch our expeditions into a wide variety of opportunities in Klamath Falls and beyond. There’s much to do, and much to be seen here.

One can get away from it all — nearby — with a crosscountry ski outing. H&N regional editor Lee Juillerat takes us to a frozen Lake of the Woods where there are numerous trails to enjoy. After a hard day on the skis, or a snowmobile, take in a comfy resort that opens its doors to winter travelers. There are several in the vicinity to visit.

If you don’t want to get all bundled up, try the Bill Collier Community Ice Arena at

the Running Y Ranch resort.

It offers lessons for skating, hockey, broomball and even curling. H&N photographer Steven Silton has it covered.

One of the many joys of the season is Thanksgiving.

H&N reporter Holly Dillemuth takes us to Oregon Institute of Technology where the college opens its doors for an annual holiday meal for those far from home. Talk about comfort food.

If playing outdoors is not your thing, a great way to stay in shape is at Steen Sports Park — indoors. Dave Martinez provides a host of hot work workouts for the family, including lacrosse.

Don’t miss a fun feature in this edition, “Enjoying the little things in life,” a story by H&N reporter Samantha Tipler on families that run the Capers N Fire Miniature Horse Farm.

Good things in small packages.

And, to get you in the holiday mood, we have an extensive list of holiday happenings around the yuletide season that you’ll enjoy. Many of our small communities host events you won’t want to miss.

We hope this edition will W give you a variety of options to enjoy this festive time of year.

Gerry O’Brien, H&N Editor

Culture ◗ Thanksgiving at OIT:

Holiday meal brings campus together. Page 12 ◗ lnside options:

Get out of the weather for inside pursuits. Page 14

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Country living ◗ The little things:

Family shares love of miniature horses. Page 16 ◗ Country Christmas: Basin communities offer season of fun. Page 20

Home & garden ◗ Lights on:

Making the holidays bright, one bulb at a time. Page 25 ◗ Christmas tradition: Getting together in pursuit of the perfect tree. Page 28

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Cuisine

◗ A cup of comfort:

Chase away winter’s chill with a warm drink. Page 52

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◗ Meals & memories:

Recipes to tempt taste buds, soothe the soul. Page 56

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On the horizon: The area near Lake of the Woods has excellent trails for cross-country skiing.

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EXPEDITIONS INTO WINTER Y

es, temperatures are dipping below freezing, it’s sometimes raining or snowing and the days are getting shorter.

Get away at a local resort, enjoy a great meal, explore & relax

That doesn’t mean the next few months should be spent holed up like a groundhog, waiting for spring. A better last resort is taking advantage of the many great winter resorts that offer a chance to get away, maybe just for a great meal, maybe to go cross country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, or maybe for a snuggly week weekend around a cozy fire.

A wide variety of resorts offer an equally wide variety of activities. The possibilities include bird watching at the Lonesome Duck along the Williamson River near Chiloquin, gourmet meals and out-the-front door cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Odell Lake Lodge & Resort, prime rib dinners and all varieties of snow play at The Lake of the Woods Resort and everything from seniors cross country skiing to adrenaline flowing Sno-cat skiing from the Diamond Lake Resort.

See RESORTS, page 6

By LEE JUILLERAT: H&N Regional Editor

❘ Destinations RESORTS, from page 5 Some areas are open daily through the winter while others have reduced hours. The possibilities include:

LAKE OF THE WOODS RESORT The Lake of the Woods Resort significantly cuts down its winter operations, but general manager George Gregory says there are still good reasons to make the drive.

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and snowmobiles. People want wanting to stay overnight can choose from 14 cabins and three recreational vehicle sites seven days a week on a reservation basis. The resort and cabins access more than a hundred miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails along with a vast network of signed cross country ski trails.

And, when the lake freezes, visitors have been known to go ice fishing.

“Last year was a pretty good ice fishing year,” Gregory says, noting the lake was frozen and used by fisherman from January to early March.

Along with its weekend schedule, the resort will serve up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring roasted turkey or prime rib on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29. Reservations, required for Thanksgiving Day and recommended for Nov. 29, can be made by calling 541-949-8300. Prime rib dinners are served the first Satur Saturday of the month.

Gregory, egory, a member of the egory Klamath Basin Snow Drifters snowmobile club, said a groomer bought last year is making trails “exceptional.” Snowmobilers and cross country skiers have worked together to stock firewood in four winter shelters: the South Brown Mountain, Fourmile and Big Meadow, open to snowmobilers and skiers, and Summit, open to skiers only.

The resort will play host for a Holiday Ski Party sponsored by a trio of regional ski clubs, including the newly formed Klamath Basin Ski Club, Dec. 21. Lessons for beginners and novices will begin at 10 a.m. followed by novice and intermediate ski tours and a snowshoe tour. The club will provide pizza while attendees are encouraged to provide cook cookies and treats. For more information, call Stefanie Ferrara at 541890-2979.

For more information on the resort, call toll-free at 866-2014194 or visit the website at lakeofthewoodsresort.com.

LONESOME DUCK Birding, easy access to Crater Lake National Park and just hanging out are the winter season attractions at the Lonesome Duck, a small resort along the Williamson River near Chiloquin.

“Most people who come here aren’t looking for structured events,” says owner Steve Hilbert of winter visitors to Lonesome Duck, which lures spring and summer visitors for trophy trout fly fishing, hiking, biking and trips to Crater Lake.

The resort, in its 18th year of operation, has two guest houses that, according to Steve and his wife Debbie, “provide the perfect setting for decompression.”

For information call 541-7832783 or toll-free at 800-367-2540 or visit the website at lonesomeduck. com.

FISH LAKE RESORT After being closed for a month, the Fish Lake Resort reopened Nov. 21. Hours for the winter are noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays.

Cabins are available with room for four to nine people. Along with a restaurant, which receives A+ ratings from summertime Pacific Crest Trail hikers, the lodge includes a game room and camp store. The restaurant offers breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

The resort has easy access to several cross country ski trails,

including the Mountain Lakes Trail, which connects with the Lake of the Woods, and a net network of Forest Service trails, including several that can be accessed at the nearby Summit Sno-Park off Highway 140.

Snowmobile trails also access the resort. During cold weather periods the lake also is used by ice fishermen.

For information call 541-9498500 or visit the website at fishlak fishlakeresort.net.

ODELL LAKE LODGE & RESORT A full-service restaurant, cross country ski and snowshoe rent rentals, six miles of groomed ski trails, 13 cabins and seven lodge rooms and a surprise for visitors — “Sasquatch shows up here once in a while,” says John McDevitt — are among the attractions at the Odell Lake Lodge & Resort.

Open seven days a week, the lodge and resort fronts Odell Lake. The cabins are designed for four to 17 people, while the lodge rooms sleep four. McDevitt, the resort’s general manager, says two cabins were recently updated with large-screen televisions, tile showers and access to an outdoor hot tub. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant.

“Cross country skiing is right out the door,” he says, noting the six miles of groomed trails are for classic skiers, not skate skiers.

Special winter activities include buffet dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas with food and a live band for New Year’s Eve. For information call 541-4332540 or visit odelllakeresort.com.

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RESORTS, from page 6

HOODOO’S CRESCENT LAKE RESORT SHELTER COVE RESORT & MARINA Access to the nearby Willamette Pass Ski Area and out-thedoor cross country skiing are the major reasons people visit the Shelter Cove Resort & Marina at Odell Lake during the winter. The all-season resort is open seven days a week, but has no restaurant.

General eneral manager Jennifer Gior Giordano says the resort’s 13 lakeside cabins and four condos are especially popular with families and groups. The condos at the Kokanee Lodge are designed for large groups with the two downstairs units which sleep six each and the upstairs sleeping 10 each.

The resort has five miles of groomed cross country ski trails and, as Giordano notes, is close to Willamette Pass National Forest’s extensive network of marked ski trails. The resort offers cross country ski and snowshoe rentals, and offers mid-week specials for the cabins and condos.

For information call 541-4332548 (or 800-647-2729 outside of Oregon) or visit sheltercoveresort. com.

DIAMOND LAKE RESORT Possiblyy the most diverse offer offering of winter activities is at the Diamond Lake Resort.

Activities include snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, winter snow play, back backcountry Sno-cat skiing on Mount Bailey and, this winter, sled dog

H&N file photo by Steven Silton

Mount Bailey: Guide Ross Duncan, with Cat Ski Mt. Bailey, loads a Snocat up with skis to take the last run of the day in March at Mount Bailey.

races and the Oregon State High School Cross Country Ski Championships.

Spokesman Rick Richholt says the resort is especially popular with snowmobilers because of its easy access to the north entrance of Crater Lake National Park. It’s a 20-mile ride to the North Rim Overlook, the only place in the park where snowmobiles are allowed. While the views of Crater Lake are unique, the resort also connects with more than 100 miles of marked trails. Snowmobile rent rentals are available.

In addition, the resort offers seven miles of cross country trails groomed for classic and skate skiers and more than 35 miles of marked trails for all ability levels.

A favorite for experienced skiers is the trail that loops around the lake. The trails also are used by snowshoers. Snowshoe and cross country ski rentals are available.

Cat skiing is offered on nearby Mount Bailey with experienced guides and an enclosed Sno-cat that shuttles skiers and snowboarders to a wide variety of challenging backcountry terrain.

The resort’s No. 1 activity is a hill that provides access for snow tubing and beginner snowboarders, “just a nice, easy slope for beginning snowboarders,” Rock Rockholt says. The uphill tow operates 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, with rentals available for tubes

and snowboards. Children must be 3 years old. Group rentals are available during weekdays.

Popular, too, is a seniors’ cross country ski program offered in January and February. The program is designed for beginner to advanced Nordic skiers with a snowshoe program for nonskiers.

Special events include the John Day Cross Country Ski Races at a to-be-determined date in February, the Oregon State High School Cross Country Ski Championship races at a to-bedetermined date in January, and the Cascade Sled Dog Races Feb. 22 and 23.

FFor or inf information ormation on Diamond Lake Resort call 800-733-7593 or visit the website at diamondlake.net. For information on Ski Mt. Bailey call 800-733-7593, ext. 754, or visit the website at catskimtbailey.com.

Snowmobilers are the target customers for Hoodoo’s Crescent Lake Resort. A vast network of marked trails are right out the front door of the resort’s 21 cabins, which range from studio to threebedroom units, including one that sleeps up to 11. Snowmobile rentals are available.

Resort spokeswoman Jonnie Ernst says cross country skiing is also available, including a nearly 15-mile route that loops around the lake, but notes Nordic skiers share trails with snowmobiles. For hearty anglers, trout fishing is available year-round on the lake.

Hoodoo’s Crescent Lake Resort also is popular with downhill skiers enjoying multiple days at the Willamette Pass Ski Area, which is nine miles away.

Cabins are available seven days a week through the winter but the lodge, which has a restaurant and gift shop, has winter hours of 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays. Special dinners and musical entertainment will be offered Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and Mother’s Day. For information call 541-4332505 or visit crescentlakeresort.com. lee@heraldandnews.com

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It’s Time to Swizzle & Slide Bill Collier ice arena offering a season full of skating fun

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here is a lot to appreciate about the Bill Collier Community Ice Arena.

The covered, open-air facility at the Running Y Ranch resort offers curling, figure skating, hockey and broomball, as well as open skating sessions for patrons to relax and enjoy winter.

Open generally from November through March, the arena provides a much longer season to enjoy the ice compared to the traditional, seasonal skating ponds of Klamath’s past.

But, the Bill Collier Community Ice Arena had a trying time before finally breaking ground in December 2001.

Conflicts over the location of the ice skating facility, failed assessments and monetary problems were eventually overcome. This was done with help from the community, the Running Y Ranch resort and a few key players, keeping the dream of the facility’s namesake, community member and former hockey player Bill Collier, alive.

See ICE, page 9

By STEVEN SILTON H&N Staff Photographer

Photo courtesy of Klamath Ice Sports

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ways to enjoy winter at the Bill Collier Community Ice Arena.

CURLING “It’s easy to learn, but really hard to master,” said curling instructor West Packer of the target-based sport.

Curling urling involves a team work working together to slide heavy, polished granite stones toward a “house,” or segmented target. The aim is for the stone to stop in cer cer-

tain zones, accumulating points.

While the basic principles of the game are similar to shuffleboard the games vary with sweepers.

A few people will sweep the ice in front of the stone reducing friction to let the stone travel farther, but as it slows, it will start to curl depending on how the thrower released it. At the top level, teams have strategies like building walls and other protective See ICE, page 10

Photo courtesy of Klamath Ice Sports

ICE, from page 8 During initial construction of the arena, concrete was poured for six hours, said Suzette Machado, one of the driving forces behind the project and current executive director for the arena.

“Within five minutes of finishing it up, it started to snow,” she said.

In the fall of 2002, a roof was

installed, but further plans for improvements have been halted due to the economy. Klamath Ice Sports, the not-for-profit group which oversees operations of the arena, wants to eventually construct a warming station with a full-service kitchen, and locker rooms.

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ICE, from page 9

8 to 12, and age 13 and over.

If you don’t have any equipment, there are Learn to Skate and Play sessions where you can rent all necessary gear to learn the basics.

placements, but at the ice arena all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Packer said they’ll even have kids as young as 8 years old.

This is the third year West, with his brother Riley, has taught curling at the arena. “It’s still a new program and we’re growing interest in the community,” said Packer, “Most people don’t know we even have it.”

Klamath Ice Sports offers 75-minute lessons for $8 per person. Lessons include a basic overview of the sport, on-ice instruction and all necessary equipment. No skates are required, just wear shoes with traction.

BROOMBALL Don’t have skates, but still want to get on the ice? Broomball is a fun game that is similar to hockey, but without the gear.

All you need to do is dress warm and wear tennis shoes, because the rest is waiting for you at the arena.

Played with small plastic brooms and a large ball, instead of a puck, broomball looks more like field hockey on ice than ice hockey.

Teams of five, plus a goalie, run T and slide as they try to score in a goal slightly larger than a normal hockey net.

Klamath Ice Sports provides players with helmets, elbow pads and gloves if they don’t have their own.

Photo courtesy of Klamath Ice Sports

FIGURE SKATING In 2002, the first figure skating class offered at the arena had a group of students ranging from ages 6 to those in their 60s. Now that interest has grown, classes are divided by age and skill level.

Charles Cossey, an experienced skater and volunteer instructor, said skaters age 3 to 6 take their first steps on ice in the United States Figure Skating Snowplow Sam program. After that skaters will learn USFS basic skills levels 1 through 8 until age 15. Older skat skaters are then placed in four skill levels in the USFS adult skills program.

Students learn at their own pace, but Cossey encourages students to practice on their own between the once-a-week sessions.

“OIT students can take a onecredit course where they meet here for an hour-and-a-half twice a week,” Cossey said.

Oregon Institute of Technology students will then be tested at the adult level to complete the course.

The figure skating program also puts on an ice show every year. Falling on Feb. 1 next year, the arena will bring in professional skaters and choreographers as they salute the upcoming Olympics with this

Tennies on ice: Don’t have skates? Try broomball. It’s similar to hockey, but without all of the gear.

year’s show titled, “Star Spangled Skate-tacular.”

The figure skating program has taught more than 1,300 people so far, and is always growing.

HOCKEY Look beyond the rough, toothless stereotypes and you’ll find a fastpaced, team-based sport in hockey.

Klamath Ice Sports offers youth teams, organized by age, from Mites (ages 5 to 8), Squirts (ages 9 to 10), Peewee (ages 11 to 12), Bantam (ages 13 to 14) and Bantam/ Midget (high school) teams.

The high school team has tryouts to start the season, before practicing three days a week under the team name of the Ice Hawks.

They play a handful of games each year against other high schools, and host a tournament called the “Collier Challenge Cup” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.

The adult league is loosely organized as a drop-in league and requires full equipment. You can rent most of what you need, but youth hockey director Dalton Dur Dur-

Arena schedules, registration and more online For more information on any activities, go to klamathicesports.org, visit them on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/HKjh2V or call 541-850-5758.

rell said players should bring their own helmet, skates and stick.

Outside of league play, the arena also hosts Stick and Puck sessions for ages 8 and up, but don’t worry about the little ones, because the ice is divided into groups of ages

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In good company away from home

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or those away from home at Oregon Tech this Thanksgiving, the university plans to bring the tradition to them on campus. More than 70 people including students, faculty and their families are expected to feast on turkey and all the trimmings on Nov. 28 for the annual Thanksgiving meal.

By HOLLY DILLEMUTH H&N Staff Reporter

At the table: A large group of Oregon Tech students, staff, faculty and guests enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner together at OIT last year.

Photo courtesy of Oregon Institute of Technology

Sodexo odexo catering service at OIT has part partnered with Student Affairs each year since 2007 to host the gathering as a way to offer a home-cooked meal to those who cannot, or do not, choose to travel. Students and faculty often invite their families to the annual meal. The meal is free for Tech students and $8 for friends, family, faculty and

staff, and is served in the Mount Mazama room at the College Union building.

More than 70 people attended the meal in 2012, Student Affairs Executive Assistant Nellie Stewart said, and more are expected around the table this year.

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A work of art cooked from scratch

Photo courtesy of OIT

Sweet anticipation: Oregon Tech will host a Thanksgiving meal for students, staff and their families on Thursday, Nov. 28. The meal is $8 for staff, friends and family.

‘It’s a very nice thing to do to provide something for somebody who doesn’t have (family nearby). ...

How could you not feel good helping people? To watch them have that experience is pretty cool.’

— David Hveem Sodexo catering service general manager

AWAY, from page 11 “The residence hall students who live here (on campus) dur during the holidays need a meal,” Stewart said. “We try to make it as family friendly as possible. They usually have the TV going with the (football) games. I would say that everybody’s taken care of, knowing there’s an option here.”

Many who will sit around the table can’t make it home for the short, but sweet-tasting holiday.

International students are also among some of those attendees, although many visit their host families in Northwest Oregon, such as Vindy Sermumes, of Indonesia.

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Thanksgiving on the Oregon Tech campus provides a different option for students and staff to share a holiday meal.

Sodexo catering service General Manager David Hveem said it’s seeing faces light up around the table that makes all the prep work worth it.

Meal prep generally starts the day before the gathering, where the cook staff will start preparing the holiday birds.

From start to finish, the whole event takes between 70 and 100 hours of labor.

“We don’t buy anything premade,” Hveem said. “It’s worth it at the end. It looks great, it’s a work of art.”

Last year, the menu boasted turkey made with brandy, rosemary and peppercorns, served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Students and faculty and their families helped themselves to green bean casserole, old-fashioned corn bread and

apple and pumpkin pies.

‘Mood-driven’ menu Depending on the year, Hveem said each Thanksgiving meal is different and generally “mood-driven.” The pillars of the meal, such as turkey, ham and pumpkin pie, are unlikely to change. No matter what foods are on the menu, Hveem hopes to make people feel at home away from home.

“It’s a very nice thing to do to provide something for somebody who doesn’t have (family nearby),” Hveem said.

“Some people like being with other people on the holiday.”

“How could you not feel good helping people?” he added. “To watch them have that experience is pretty cool.”

For or students, staff and their families who are interested in a seat at the dinner table, RSVP to Student Affairs Executive Assistant Nellie Stewart by Nov. 25 at 541-885-1011 or nelnel lie.stewart@oit.edu.

A large, blow-up turkey greets students at the upper level of the College Union at Oregon Tech as they approach Thanksgiving break. The university offers students, staff and their families and friends the opportunity to share a meal with all the trimmings.

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Photo courtesy of OIT

‘We try to make it as family friendly as possible. They usually have the TV going with the (football) games. I would say that everybody’s taken care of, knowing there’s an option here.’

— Nellie Stewart, OIT Student Affairs executive assistant

AWAY, from page 12 “I’I’m going to see my host family again,” Ser Sermumes said.

“I like mashed potatoes and stuffing,” she added of the meal.

Other international students such as Saud Alsobaie, of Saudi Arabia, also a software engineer engineering student at Oregon Tech, have celebrated the holiday with friends who stay on campus. He adds that some of his American friends also come, many bringing different dishes and desserts, such as pies.

“Basically we group up and make our own Thanksgiving,” Alsobaie said. “It’s not about the food itself — it’s about sharing it.”

International and Diversity Coordinator Deanne Pandozzi said international students often miss the experiences back home with their families during the holidays.

“They’re away from their homes and their traditions,” Pandozzi said.

The Thanksgiving meal is a new tradition for some like Leo Wairara, of Indonesia, a second-year software engineering student. Wairara said he

would rather travel and see more of the United States during the holidays, but without a driver’s license and a car, he will stay on campus. Although new to the holiday, Wairara said he likes the idea behind the tradition.

“You can have the time to gather with your family,” Wairara said. “But my family’s not here.”

Hearing about the upcoming meal for the first time, he brightened up and said he may attend.

“I’d love to,” Wairara said. hdillemuth@heraldandnews.com

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Get out of the cold and step inside for fun

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By DAVE MARTINEZ

f you don’t ski, snowboard or enjoy cold weather, winter can be a tough season. Luckily, there are plenty of activities to be done in the Klamath Basin. Shake off that cabin fever and get out into the community with these activities.

H&N Staff Reporter

Crosse match: Thomas James DeWitt is guarded by Lauren VanDyke during a pickup lacrosse game at Mike’s Fieldhouse at the Steen Sports Park.

H&N file photo by Steven Silton

STEEN SPORTS PARK INDOOR Have fun with 10,000-square-feet of indoor space at the Steen Sports Park indoor field house at 4500 Foothills Blvd.

With several drop-in sports groups meeting weekly and baseball batting cages, the sports park offers a bit of something for every athlete. Visits cost $5.

GET A GRIP AT THE LEDGE Klamath’s only rock climbing gym offers day passes and monthly rates for anyone looking to gain or maintain their climbing skills.

Located in downtown Klamath Falls at 369 S. Sixth St., The Ledge has several terraformed walls that provide a challenge for all skill sets. Newcomers must take a short introductory class.

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Student Spotlight

Strike out at one of a couple bowling alleys in Klamath Falls. Epicenter Bowling, 3901 Brooke Drive, and Hascam’s Bowling Center, 3319 S. Sixth St., both provide open play hours and league play.

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For those looking to geek out on something new or reconnect with an old habit, visit Astral Games in downtown Klamath Falls at 737 Main St. to play several card and roleplaying games. The shop hosts draft tournaments every Friday so check their Facebook page for details at facebook.com/ AstralGamesKF.

CANINE OPTIONS For those with pets, both Double-C Dog Training, 4141 Washburn Way, and the Ruff House, 320 S. Seventh St., have indoor facilities and classes for you and your pooch. If your dog isn’t so social, be sure to consult with the trainers before bringing Fido by.

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Family shares love of miniature horses

Enjoying the little things in life

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evlin Newnham has grown up with miniature horses. “I hated horses until I was 3,” the 12-year-old said as he brushed the mane of Jerry Rice, the same horse Devlin took to

the American Miniature Horse Association worlds competition in Fort Worth, Texas, in September.

They took third place in the youth hunter division.

“It just hit me one day,” Devlin said. “I just saw them in the ring one day and I went up to mom and I was like, ‘I want to do this.’ ”

horses on their farms on Highway 140 and Highway 97.

Newnham said owning miniature horses was always her dream. She bought her first in 1995.

“People always ask, ‘what do you do with them?’”

Newnham said. “You can do everything with this animal you can with a big horse, it’s just in-hand.”

See LITTLE, page 17

Devlin’s mother is Sue Newnham, who runs the Capers N Fire Miniature Horse Farm with Sue Langfelder, and their husbands Chuck Newnham and Bernie Langfelder. The two families take care of about 30

By SAMANTHA TIPLER H&N Staff Reporter

One horse power: Devlin Newnham drives across a field with miniature horse Jerry Rice pulling the cart. Devlin and Jerry took third place at the American Miniature Horse Association worlds competition in Texas this year.

H&N photo by Steven Silton

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LITTLE, from page 16 For example, the little horses can jump, but he does so while being led around a ring. When Devlin competed in Texas, 31 1/4-inch tall Jerry leaped as high as 5-foot-tall Devlin’s shoulder. At the worlds competition, Devlin and Jerry took fifth place in youth jumper. (They also placed seventh in youth versatility and 10th in pleasure driving.)

“You still get everything that’s a horse, but it’s not on such a big scale,” Newnham said.

When Newnham and Devlin feed the horses in the morning, they say it takes about four minis to equal what a full-size horse would eat.

In winter, some of the horses, like Jerry, wear blankets to keep their show-hair short. Others meander in the field, the grass brushing their round bellies.

Like large horses, the minis can be long-lived. The oldest horse at Capers N Fire, Wee, is 28.

See LITTLE, page 18

Mini bites: Devlin Newnham feeds Ace, one of the 30-some horses at the Capers N Fire Miniature Horse Farm near Klamath Falls.

H&N photo by Steven Silton

H&N photo by Samantha Tipler

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In the summer, Devlin works Jerry and the other horses daily, keeping them in good shape for competition. In the winter, the horses get a little vacation, time to eat hay and relax.

Harnessing power: Devlin Newnham prepares his family’s miniature horse, Jerry Rice, for a drive in a Jerald cart.

He puts on the bridle, adjusts the collar, straightens the back strap and braids Jerry’s tail all in preparation for the outing.

H&N photo by Steven Silton

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LITTLE, from page 17 Newnham admitted the mortality rate among minis is higher. She said they can have digestion issues, where fat breaks down in the bloodstream and the liver can’t process it. She said there are similar diseases in full-size horses, but it hits the minis harder.

Babies also have to be cared for. A foal can be too large and injure the mother during birth, or be too small to survive, Newnham said.

Healthy foals are “itty-bitty,” and darn cute, Newnham said. When they are young, Devlin can carry the babies around in his arms or let them sit in his lap.

While the horses are shorter, they’re also lighter.

Spider, one of their fatter horses, weighs about 300 pounds.

One of Capers N Fire’s shortest horses, Dusty, is 27 1/2 inches tall. Minis range in height from 17 to 34 inches tall.

“Minis are so dog-like,” Newnham said. “They’re just a lot of fun.”

That may be one reason Devlin warmed up to them at the age of 3. He said he saw them in the ring and it reminded him of showing dogs. Today he couldn’t imagine his life without minis.

See LITTLE, page 19

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LITTLE, from page 18

horses get a little vacation, time to eat hay Onn a cold but sunny ffall afternoon, Devlin and relax.

In addition to doing everything large brushed Jerry Rice’s coat while the little horse horses do, minis have other jobs, too. sat facing a fence. Devlin placed a harness Some are therapy horses. Newnham has over the horse’s small shoulders, meticulously lacing all the straps and latching all the taken a horse or two to nursing homes in the buckles. He hooked one of the family’s 10 area. carriages to the harness, hopped on the small Some minis are trained to act as seeingseat, and ushered Jerry to back up. eye horses, fulfilling the same duties a dog The small horse shuffled backward away would. from the fence, turned and pulled Devlin Capers N Fire takes their horses to special into the same hay field the boy had taught events, and regularly drive the carriages in the horse to drive in. parades.

“It’s like you’re gliding on air,” Devlin said.

The little horses always catch peoples’ A 200-pound mini can pull two adults in attention. a carriage, said Bernie Langfelder, Sue Lang Lang“They love them at first sight,” Devlin said. felder’s husband, who helps train the horses.

“We get mobbed,” Newnham said.

In the summer, Devlin works Jerry and “People giggle. We’ve had it all.” the other horses daily, keeping them in good ipler@heraldandnews.com; @TiplerHN

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Award winning: Devlin Newnham’s daily care and training with the family’s miniature horses has led to work in competitions.

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Feeding the herd: The family’s miniature horses eat about a fourth of what a standard-size horse will consume.

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Christmas in the Country C

By LEE JUILLERAT: H&N Regional Editor

hristmas and the holiday season will be celebrated around the Klamath Basin beginning in early December.

Celebrations in Lakeview, Dorris and Malin, for example, will include visits by Santa Claus, the singing of Christmas carols, the lighting of trees and downtown decorations, cups of hot chocolate and, in Lakeview, the serving of free s’mores.

While many communities are planning holiday activities, a sampling of events include: LaKeview   A few years ago a group of Lakeview townspeo-

ple appeared at a Lakeview Town Council meeting and lamented the lack of holiday activities, things ceremo like live nativity scenes and tree-lighting ceremonies with the singing of Christmas songs.

See CHRISTMAS, page 21

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CHRISTMAS, from page 20 Mayor Mike Patrick agreed with the comments and decided to do something about their concerns. The result was a Town Christmas Committee. Now, three years later, the town of Lakeview is planning a third year of festivities, this year featuring the debut of 40 lighted Christmas wreaths on light poles through downtown.

“They suggested we do something,” Patrick remembers. “We just started kicking off those old traditions.”

This year’s celebration begins Sunday, Dec. 1, at the parking lot on North Second and F streets, the location of the town Christmas tree.

Festivities will begin with the singing of Christmas carols followed by the lighting of the tree and, simultaneously, the 40 new electric wreaths.

Patrick says the wreaths and accompanying plaques cost $250 each, and were paid for through donations.

Santa will arrive after the lighting ceremonies. Patrick said Santa will fly on his sleigh to Black Cap, the mountain overlooking the town, and catch a ride to downtown aboard a Lakeview Fire Depart Department truck. Celebrants will retreat to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce office for hot chocolate, cookies and conversation, the reading of “The Christmas Carol” by Eric Sorenson and music by the town’s ukulele group.

A series of Saturday events is planned, although some times are not yet firmed. Set for Dec. 7 is a live nativity scene on the Lake County Courthouse lawn followed by social time at The Gathering Place, with hot soup and rolls for a small fee. The following Saturday, Dec. 14, an open house will be offered at the new Lakeview library from noon to 4 p.m.

The event will include a visit from Santa and children’s photos with Santa. At the final event, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 21, Patrick “and some of my jolly helpers” will serve up free s’mores at downtown locations.

Saturdays with Santa will see the jolly elf strolling through downtown, and storefronts will feature artwork

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“We’re gradually moving ahead, trying new things, trying new ideas,” Patrick said.

Dorris-  Butte VaLLey “God Made Christmas” is the theme for the annual Butte Valley Christmas Festival that runs Dec. 8 to 15 in Dorris.

Festival chairwoman Kerry Criss said the multi-day celebration will begin with a 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 Christmas tree lighting at the Dorris City Hall, which will include the singing of Christmas carols and, afterward, hot chocolate and cof coffee at the city hall.

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CHRISTMAS, from page 21 A food drive will be offered Tuesday, Dec. 10, to benefit the Food Bank at the Butte Valley Community Center. Set for Wednesday, Dec. 11, is a 6 p.m. arts and crafts program for kids and families at the city hall. Par Participants will make gingerbread houses to take home. Planned Thursday, Dec. 12, again at 6 p.m. at the city hall, is a free chili dinner for military veterans. Criss said people are encouraged to email photos of veterans to her at ker kerryacriss@gmail.com.

After a day off, a coronation dinner will be set for 6 p.m. Sat Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Butte Valley Community Center. Cost for the meal is $5 per person or $20 per family. Princesses will be named from elementary, middle and high school aged girls. The winners will be selected based on the ticket sales for a raffle and their community service at festival events earlier in the week.

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Vern Lambert:

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7,000 strong: Over the last 17 years, Vern Lambert’s holiday light display at his home on Hope Street has grown to nearly 7,000 lights.

H&N photo by Lacey Jarrell

M

elanie Strong said as a child it wasn’t the turkey, ham, or even pumpkin pie that was her favorite thing about Thanksgiving. It was minutes after dusk, when her grandfather illuminated his home on Hope Street with its annual Christmas light display.

Vern Lambert, Strong’s grandfather, began showcasing his elaborate Christmas decorations when she was just 3 years old. The tradition began 17 years ago, with one 8-foot-tall Santa, and has grown into a display of nearly 7,000 twinkling lights.

“If I didn’t do it, I wouldn’t know what to do with myself,” Lambert laughed.

Strong, now 20, said when she’s looking for the magic in Christmas, she still turns to her grandfather’s light display.

“Kids look forward to gifts, but when you get older, the little things like decorating the tree or putting up lights are more important,” she said.

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BRIGHT, from page 25 Lambert begins building his display about three weeks before Thanksgiving, he said. Each light strand, upright decoration and animated statue must be tested before being placed in his front yard and connected to 50-amp fuses Lambert had specially installed for the lights.

He has paid as little as $5 or as much as $200 for an item that catches his eye. Over the years, his Christmas collection has grown from traditional decorations, such as snowmen and a horse-drawn sleigh, to more exotic embellishments like lighted palm trees and holiday penguins.

Lambert said the eclectic decor he has stockpiled over the years allows him to create each season’s design from scratch.

“I never know what I am going to do — I just start doing it and hope it turns out,” he said.

Although the holiday display is primarily Lambert’s domain, his wife, Connie, said she makes a mental note when she sees decorations her husband might like.

witness his handiwork.

Neighbors Bob and Susie Snider said last year they briefly stopped to let their 1 1/2-year-old granddaughter take in the lights. She was especially fond of the moving Mickey Mouse decoration, Bob said.

“It’s fun to see what it looks like every year,” Susie said. “It’s fun to watch everybody stop and look at the lights, too.”

As Christmas nears, Lambert said some nights the street gets so busy, it’s like living on a “freeway.”

H&N photo by Lacey Jarrell “I love all the people who drive by to look at it.

And, the little ones,” Lambert holds up his hands in Testing time: Vern Lambert begins testing his holiday decorations weeks before Thanksgiving. a big circle, “the little ones have eyes about this big.”

Strong can still recall the anticipation she felt when she and her cousins would beg Lambert to “If I see something, I’ll tell him to go check it out,” turn the lights on early. She remembers the awe she Connie said. She hopes to one day find an angel to felt when the display was finally revealed, too. complete the manger display.

“It was the best day ever back then,” she said.

In addition to Lambert’s three children and “And, it keeps getting better every year.” six grandchildren gathering each year for the For holiday lighting tips, see page 27 lighting, Klamath residents come from all over to

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➊ Count out the icicle ornaments, there should be one

ornament per light. Any kind of clear ornament, such as candies or snowflakes also may be used. Cut off the loop at the end with wire cutters. The ends can be filed down, but it is not necessary. ➋ Lay out the string of mini lights and twist until they all point down. Lay out the icicles, arranging them randomly, or count out about four short to one long. ➌ Add a glob of glue to the top of the mini light, not the bulb. Press the icicle down, making sure the top of the ornament goes up to the top of the wire and covers the entire light. (Obviously one side of the string will look best.) Alter Alternatively you can add glue to the icicle and place it under the mini light. Hold the two together for 30 seconds, then move on to the next light, and the next, and the next, until you’re done. ➍ String up the lights, being careful to put the most visible side at the front. Plug them in, stand back and admire your awesome talent!

Source: instructables.com at http://bit.ly/1bKZ0Uy

Power nearby: Use portable power stakes to move the source closer to the lights.

Energy use: Save money by using timers or solar powered LED lights.

The right light: Use only lights rated for outdoor use.

Helping hand: Working with a partner can increase speed and safety.

In place: Avoid damaging light strands by using clips to attach them, rather than nails or staples.

Let the list begin!

Where here are the best lights? The Herald and News will be publishing a list of holiday light displays.

Let us know who has the best show! Call in tips to Doug Higgs at 541-8854412 or send an email to clerk@heraldandnews. com.

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Pursuit of the perfect tree brings family together ◗ From Germany to Pennsylvania:

By LEE BEACH: H&N Staff Reporter

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ome special family memories can be created around the tradition of tramping together through the fir and pine forests searching for that perfect Christmas tree.

Larry and Rhonda Hagen of Klamath Falls have spent almost 27 years, from the first year of their marriage, developing their search for the perfect Christmas tree, and this year, they will be passing the tradition on to Matthew, their oldest son, and his bride, Bobbie, as they prepare for their first Christ Christmas as a family.

They will be going Christmas tree hunting together as soon as they get their permits and maps. They don’t have an area picked out yet, but Rhonda said, “We’re always scouting. It’s nice to be able to look at them.”

Reflecting on past years, she said, “I think R more than anything, it’s just getting together and going out. We’ve always made a big deal of it — taking blankets and sleds, hot cocoa

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and tea. My daughter (Kassie) was born in the month of November, and we took her out with us tree hunting — that was interesting.”

Larry and Rhonda have slightly different mental images of the “perfect” tree.

“I look for a tree with sturdy branches with some space in between,” she said. “I can’t remember the name of the type, but I know it when I see it. Larry likes a fuller tree.

As a family, we just look and look until we all agree.”

They “recycle” their tree. Rhonda has strung popcorn on the tree and put it out for the birds to eat. Then they cut up the trunk, dry it and use it in their fire pit.

Modern Christmas trees appeared in the middle 1500s — sold at local markets and set up in homes without any ornaments in the Strassbourg area of Alsace, which was then a part of Germany. Tinsel was invented there around 1610. Real silver was used originally, and special machines were invented to pull the silver into wafer-thin strips. A variety of metals were used for tinsel right up to the mid-20th century when plastics took their place.

The first record of Christmas trees in America was for children in the German Moravian Church’s settlement in Bethlehem, Penn., for the Christmas of 1747. Actual trees were not decorated, but wooden pyramids covered with evergreen branches were decorated with candles.

The custom of the Christmas tree was introduced in the United States during the War of Independence by Hessian troops. Most early accounts in the United States were

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See HISTORY, page 47

The Ross Ragland Theater

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Give the Gift of Entertainment!

Holiday Gift Pack Purchase this gift pack and take your family to the theater or purchase as a gift for your employee, niece or nephew, that brother-in-law that you have no idea what to get his family.

INCLUDES: • A “Family Four Pack” of Section B tickets to Humorist and Musician Michele Lauziere on Jan 17, 2014 and Golden Dragon Acrobats: Cirque Ziva on Jan. 28, 2014.

AND • A pair of Section B tickets for a “Date Night” to a choice of The Coats Feb. 21, Two on Tap March 15, or Amanda Stott on May 3.

All for One Low Price of $192 (a savings of $40!)

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Eugene Ballet’s

The Nutcracker

Series Sponsor

TIME: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM TICKETS: $36/$29/$23/Children 12 & Under $15 Get lost in 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.

SHOW SPONSOR

Co-Sponsors All Seasons Property Management,

Fri & Sat, DECEmber 6 & 7, 2013

Dairy Queen, Moles Photography

Ragland cultural center series production

TIME: 6th at 7:00 PM & 7th at 2 PM • TICKETS: $20 With a showman’s flair, a comedian’s wit, and the capacities of a bona fide Mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing Kreskin has, for some six decades, dramatized the unique facets of the human mind…his own. His very name has become an integral part of pop culture throughout the world, invoked in comedy clubs, comic strips, print stories, and TV shows from sitcoms on through national magazines.

Through the decades, audiences of all ages have been drawn to this legendary figure. How many other celebrities can boast their own television series, their own board game, at this present time some nineteen books, their own theme song in this case arranged by the renowned musician Skitch Henderson at Carnegie Hall, let alone hundreds of appearances on almost every talk/variety show to be had.

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Saturday, DECEmber 7, 2013 TIME: 7:30 PM • TICKETS: $29/$23/$19

Christmas Swings Show Sponsors

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. Consisting of some of the outstanding musicians in Southern Oregon, they specialize in playing the arrangements of such bands as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey as well as vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. In addition to the swing music you might expect to hear, programming for this year’s concert will include traditional Christmas music and showcase Duke Ellington's arrangement of Nutcracker Suite , and Tex Beneke's Sleigh Ride.

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Life!

It’s a Wonderful Life, is a 1946 American Christmas drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra comes to the stage of the Ross Ragland this holiday season! This 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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Series Sponsor Co-Sponsor Harold & Sally Heaton, John & Joan Staunton

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Monday, January 13, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM • TICKETS: Free suggested $5 donation

Harry and Sally meet when she gives him a ride to New York after they both graduate from the University of Chicago. The film jumps through their lives as they both search for love, but fail, bumping into each other time and time again. Finally a close friendship blooms between them, and they both like having a friend of the opposite sex.

But then they are confronted with the problem: "Can a man and a woman be friends, without sex getting in the way?"

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Friday, January 17, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $36/$29/$23/Children 12 & Under $15

Visual Humorist/musician

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. Michel Lauzière speaks many languages and is able to present his shows in any combination of English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese.

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Marty Combs

Thursday, January 23, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM TICKETS: $10 Marty Combs is a local Klamath Falls resident who has lived in both Nashville and Branson while perfecting his craft. He attended Belmont University in Nashville attending classes with Brad Paisley. Marty writes and performs his original music and says he would make comparisons to George Jones, Merle Haggard and Clint Black for the traditional country sounds while looking forward and comparing himself to Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton for the more contemporary songs.

The Ragland Cultural Center (RCC) Series presentations are meant to play to smaller more intimate audiences and are presented in the Cultural Center, in one of the studios with minimal staging, sound & lights. Seating for this performance will be limited. A Redneck Midsummer’s Night Dream sold out all three performances in October so The Ragland encourages folks to buy tickets early.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Golden Dragon It’s a Acrobats

Wonderful

TIME: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $42/$34/$25/ Children 12 & Under $15

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The Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque Ziva, a new world-class cirque spectacular that has been thrilling audiences across the United States since its creation in 2011.

Life!

The Musical

This fast-paced, technically-innovative performance showcases traditional Chinese acrobats, dance and costumes that dazzle with amazing feats of athleticism, daring heartstopping stunts and the grace of their centuries old art form.

Series Sponsor

The large cast and dazzling production designs illustrate just how breathtaking Chinese acrobatics can be. Cirque Ziva is sure to entertain, delight and keep audiences of all ages in suspense.

Show Sponsors Klamath Sleep Medicine Center

Co-Sponsors Jim & Jean Pinniger, Tom & Barb Shaw

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The Bernice L. Cate Legacy Wall was created to recognize commercial and community contributions of the Klamath Basin

Legacy Wall The

Bernice L. Cate

Do you have a relative(s) that help settle Klamath Falls or own(ed) a business here?

There is space available for your family, ancestors, business and/or graduating class to live on in memory for future generations.

Plaques are $250 each with a $45 one time design fee.

You can have as many tiles as you like grouped to accommodate your design.

If you are interested in this unique way to honor the past and present please call Kacie Flagor at 541-884-0651 x 23 or come by the theater and pick up a brochure.

RENT THE RAGLAND!

Whatever the Occasion, The Ragland has the perfect space for your event.

The Ragland offers beautiful rental spaces for a variety of events at a price you can afford.

The Ragland Cultural Center: The RCC’s gracious lobby and atrium grant ample space for mixing and mingling. The two versatile studios can be set up theater-style for a performance or business meeting, ballroom-style for dinner and dancing or reception-style.

The Theater Lobby: The 1940’s Art Deco-styled Lobby provides an elegant backdrop for a unique reception or event. The glow of the lobby neon lights will give your party that special ambiance not found anywhere else.

The Theater Auditorium: With a capacity for groups of up to 750, the theater offers unparalleled lighting, professional sound and an experienced staff to make your event run as smooth as possible.

Host your event at The Event and let us treat you like a star!

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THE ANN RIFE BEQUEST

A Wonderful Example We Can Follow The Cornerstone Gift of the Ragland-Rife Foundation came from the estate of Ann and Sam Rife in late 1991.

This generous gift of over $650,000 provides a wonderful example for all of us to consider.

The Rifes were not inherently wealthy, Sam worked for Lamm Lumber Company and Ann taught in the Klamath County schools for over 40 years. A long association between the Rifes and Ross Ragland began when Ann and Ross taught together in the 1930’s at Modoc Point School. Because of their generous vision to leave a permanent legacy after they both completed their life journey, the theater and arts community will always receive the benefits of this legacy.

Ross Ragland

It is most appropriate that our Performing Arts Theater in Klamath Falls is named after Ross Ragland. Ross was roundly known in the Klamath Basin as “Mr. Community”.

He provided 40 years of leadership for the Tulelake and Klamath Communities and held almost every leadership position imaginable. His range of contribution was remarkable including church positions, United Way, Red Cross, YMCA, Hospital boards and Fund drives, Rotary, Human Rights, Political Campaigns, Ashland Shakespearean Theater board and the Klamath Arts Council.

Ross married Marie (Collier) of the famous pioneer Collier family, and they raised two sons and a daughter.

Ross left us for his next theater of service in 1985 at age 70 and forever serves as an inspiration for all of us.

There are several opportunities to support the Ross Ragland Theater through the Ragland-Rife Endowment. In many cases, you can leave a gift now and still enjoy the benefits of supporting the arts in the Klamath Basin while also reducing your tax liability.

For specific information about leaving a legacy gift, consult your financial advisor.

You can also contact the Oregon Community Foundation in Medford, where the Ragland-Rife Endowment is managed, by contacting Cristina Sanz at (541) 773-8987.

Photos by Ben Vallejos. Used with permission.

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FAMILY, from page 28 One year, they didn’t cut a tree at all, feeling guilty when they saw a glut of cut trees on lots after Christ Christmas. A friend who worked for the Forest Service reassured her.

“She told me,” said Rhonda, “‘You actually do the woods a service — helping keep it thinned out.’”

Photos courtesy of Rhonda Hagen

Along the way: Larry Hagen, left, and his youngest son, Alex, walk through the forest with the family’s dogs as they search for a Christmas tree.

They considered not going this year, with their youngest son away in the military, and all the other children grown — “the first year without any of the kids at home,” she said. “But I realized how important family gatherings are, and the joy it will bring to Matthew and Bobbie — picking their first Christmas tree.”

Together: Matthew, Larry, Rhonda and Alex Hagen pause for a family photo while hunting for a Christmas tree. The annual pursuit of the perfect Christmas tree offers the opportunity to spend time together.

HISTORY, from page 28

Charles Minnegrode, a professor of humanities at the College of among the German settlers in Eastern William and Mary introduced the Pennsylvania. Decorations were of custom of decorating trees in Wil“a homemade variety.” Young ladies liamsburg, Va. in 1842. Somewhere spent hours at Christmas crafts, around 1846 to ’48, Queen Victoria’s quilling snowflakes and stars from paper, sewing little pouches for secret husband, Prince Albert, was credited with bringing the first Christmas tree gifts and paper baskets with sugared almonds in them. Small, bead decora- to Windsor Castle. Victoria was very tions and fine, drawn-out silver tinsel popular, and what was done at court immediately became fashionable came from Germany, together with beautiful angels to sit at the top of the — not only in Britain, but with East Coast American society. tree. Candles were often placed into See HISTORY, page 48 wooden hoops for safety.

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imported to America around 1880, where they were sold through stores ◗ Sharing customs: such as F.W. Woolworth. They were quickly followed by American pat patTelegraph gets word out ents for electric lights (1882), (until In America, until this time, Christ Christ- this time candles were attached to mas trees were considered a quaint tree branches, which resulted in a lot foreign custom. America was so of fires!) and metal hooks for safer geographically large, that it tended to hanging of decorations onto the have pockets of customs relating to trees (1892). The artificial Christmas the immigrants who had settled in tree was invented in the 1880s in a particular area. It was not until the Germany, to combat some of the telegraph communications really got damage being done by so many going in the 19th century that such native fir trees being chopped for customs began to spread. Thus refer refer- Christmas. ences to decorated trees in America The first national American before about the middle of the 19th Christmas tree was lighted in the century are rare. But by 1850, the year 1923 on the White House lawn Christmas tree had become fashionby President Calvin Coolidge. The able in the Eastern states. mid-1960s saw a change. The “mod” Entrepreneur Mark Carr brought ’60s were booming, and plastic Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress trees from the Catskill Mountains in was everywhere. Silver-colored The first national American Christmas tree was lit by President CalNew York state to the streets of New aluminum trees became popular.

York City in 1851, and opened the vin Coolidge, right, on Dec. 24, 1923.

The “Silver Pine,” patented in the first retail Christmas tree lot in the 1950s, was designed with a revolving United States. Franklin Pierce was light source under it, with colored the first president to introduce the gelatin windows, which allowed A live tree: Something to enjoy for years to come Christmas tree to the White House light to shine in different shades as it in 1856 for a group of Washington Several local nurseries will sell live dormant state, with their balled roots revolved under the tree.

Sunday school children. trees which can become a permanent wrapped in burlap. They are then Source: Excerpted from pickyourown Glass ornaments started being christmastree.org/traditions part of your home landscaping if cared placed in containers at the nursery. In for properly. Varieties include Colorado the house, keep the tree’s roots moist blue spruce, Colorado green spruce, and cooler by spreading two trays cork bark fir and Austrian pine. Bernie of ice cubes on top of the container, Johnson, owner of Klamath Falls nursery which will melt gradually, each day.

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Christmas tree cutting permits available Permits ermits to to cut Christmas trees on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Klamath and Lake counties go on sale Nov. 25 through Dec. 20 at all Forest offices and several commercial outlets, including Oregon Avenue Shell & Food Mart in Klamath Falls. Permits cost $5 per tree and are nonrefundable. The permit must be validated by completely removing the month, day and year from the tag, securely attaching it to the tree trunk between the limbs, and it must be visible during transport. There are size requirements and restrictions.

Separate permits are needed for boughs and pine cones.

Other ther nearby land managers include the Bureau of Land ManageManage ment in Klamath Falls — $5 permits go on sale Nov. 25. Modoc National Forest began selling permits for $10 on Nov. 8.

Plan ahead and make it a safe experience T There are a ffew things to remember to make it a positive and safe experience. Families are advised to check road conditions in the forest where looking for a tree and check current weather forecasts before leaving home. Dress warmly, carry a forest service map, a map of areas where cutting is allowed (available where permits are on sale), snacks and water/hot beverages.

While it may be dry at home, and if tree hunting at higher elevations, keep in mind it may have snowed there already and warm, waterproof boots are a must. Tell family or friends where you will be and take a fully charged cell phone with you. Take an adequate sharp ax, saw or other cutting instrument with which you are familiar and know how to use it safely for cutting down the tree. (And remember rope for tying it down for the trip home and a tarp covering to prevent windburn). lbeach@heraldandnews.com

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A cup of comfort Chase away winter ‘s chill with warm drinks — fortified with spirit

filled to the brim

By NORA AVERY-PAGE: H&N Staff Reporter

T And everything nice: Mulled wine spices add seasonal flavor to Hot Buttered Apple Rum, while a chunk of chocolate adds a sweet treat while sipping Hot Cocoa & Whiskey.

H&N photo by Dave Martinez

here’s nothing like a warm drink to chase away the chill of a winter day, especially if your drink has the added heat from something a bit stronger.

The smell of spices rising from a steaming glass is instantly comforting, whether you need an escape from the weather or not.

Hot toddies, traditionally made with whiskey or bourbon in hot water, a teaspoon or two of honey and garnished with lemon, have long been used to chase away seasonal colds.

These drinks are perfect for sipping while relaxing with a good book, storing in a thermos for drinking while taking a break from winter sports, or making a big batch for holiday parties.

Many of these drinks can be made with or without alcohol, or can be made as strong as you like. Feel free to experiment with your favorite spices, too.

The spiced sangria, for example, can be made with extra fruit for a sweeter treat, or can be simplified as just a mulled wine recipe using the spices.

Apple cider and hot chocolate recipes are always nice to have on hand during the winter months as well, instead of relying on packaged drink mixes. Consider mak making jars of the mixes to give to friends and family at the holidays.

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BRIM, from page 52

HOT COCOA & WHISKEY 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups milk Pinch of salt 6 ounces Irish whiskey For the whipped cream: 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tsp. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Cinnamon or cocoa powder to garnish In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Do not boil! Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Remove from the heat and add the whiskey.

In a separate, cool metal bowl whisk the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla, until stiff peaks form.

Divide the cocoa and whiskey mixture among four to six cups and top each with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa on top if desired. Makes four to six servings.

Source: the Kitchn at http://bit.ly/Urb60I

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HOT BUTTERED APPLE RUM

4 inches stick cinnamon, broken 1 tsp. whole allspice 1 tsp. whole cloves 7 cups apple juice 1 1/2 to 2 cups rum 1/3 to 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Butter

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In a 3-1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker combine spice bag, apple juice, rum and brown sugar. Cover and cook on a low-heat setting for seven to eight hours, or on a high-heat setting for three to four hours.

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Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover; cook on low for two to three hours.

Remove apples; mash or sieve. Return to beer mixture. Serve very hot. Makes about eight servings.

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BRIM, from page 53

HOT GIN PUNCH

1 lemon, juice and zest 2 lemons, thinly sliced, any pips removed 1 1/4 cups gin 2 1/2 cups water 3/4 to 1 cup sherry (dark “cream” sherry) 2/3 cup brown sugar Add the sugar and the grated zest of one lemon into a saucepan. Cut the zested lemon in half and add all the squeezed juice over the sugar. Pour in the water and bring up to a simmer, stir to dissolve the sugar into the lemon juice and water.

Let the mixture simmer for five minutes, then add in the gin and sherry. Slowly bring the punch to a boil, so it is steaming hot, then after a few minutes turn the heat off, add in the thinly sliced lemons, stir, carefully taste, and add in more sugar or water if desired, then allow to cool for two or three minutes.

Pour into heat-proof glasses, adding in a lemon slice or two, and serve. Drink warm.

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6 inches stick cinnamon, broken 12 whole cloves 1/2 12 oz. can frozen cranberry juice concentrate (about 3/4 cup) 1/2 12 oz. can frozen raspberry juice blend concentrate (about 3/4 cup) 1 6 oz. can frozen apple juice concentrate (about 3/4 cup) 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 to 3/4 cup brandy or rum (optional) Orange slices, for garnish (optional) 4- to 6-inch cinnamon sticks, ffor garnish (optional) To make spice bag, cut a douT ble thickness of cheesecloth into a 6-inch square. Place cinnamon and cloves in center of square.

Bring up corners of cloth and tie with clean, cotton string.

Combine the thawed cranberry juice concentrate, raspberry juice blend concentrate, apple juice concentrate, sugar, lemon juice, and 8 cups water in a 3-1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Add the spice bag to the juice mixture.

Cover; cook on a low-heat setting for five to six hours or on a high-heat setting for two and a half to three hours.

Remove the spice bag and discard. If desired, about five minutes before serving, add brandy or rum to the slow cooker. Let stand for five minutes.

To serve, ladle beverage into T mugs or cups and if desired, add an orange slice and cinnamon stick to each serving.

Makes 14 6-ounce servings.

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BRIM, from page 54

WARM SPICED SANGRIA 8 black peppercorns 6 whole allspice 6 whole cloves 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 3 (3- by 1-inch) orange rind strips 3 cups orange juice 1 1/2 cups apple cider 3/4 cup sugar 2 (750-milliliter) bottles dry red wine 1/2 cup brandy 1 orange, sliced 2 small Granny Smith apples, sliced

And everything nice: Mulled wine recipes combine the best of fruit and spice flavors in a steaming brew with a warming of spirit.

H&N photo by Dave Martinez

Place peppercorns, allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange rind strips on a 5-inch square of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth, and tie securely with kitchen string.

Or, use a mesh bag to hold spices.

Combine orange juice, apple cider, sugar, and spice bag in a 6-quart slow cooker.

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C

omfort foods — those dishes that linger in the memory

from childhood: the aroma of cookies baking that greeted a child coming home from school; the sweet fragrance of jam from summer strawberries cooking on the stove; the mingling of roasting ham and turkey and pumpkin pie baking in the oven in preparation for a holiday prompt recollections of the fellowship of family gatherings. They are “feel-good” food, often high in carbohydrates or sugars that contribute to a sense of “well-being” and evoke memories.

Ass well as recalling the good times, the welcome smell of simmering chicken broth signals the first sign that recovery is on the way — the warm, salty liquid and tender chicken that just might taste good after a bout of the flu, replacing carboncarbon ated beverages and crackers.

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t r F o o f o m d o C

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COMFORT, from page 56 Hunger pangs are satisfied by hearty soups or beef stews when hardy souls come in from a day of working to put a garden or yard “to bed” at season’s end, tending cattle, searching for a missing calf in the snow or a night of lambing in a cold barn. Cups of hot cocoa or tea are perfect to wrap hands around to warm a body both inside and out after a day of skiing, hiking or woodcutting.

Following are a few recipes to consider that will tempt the taste buds with aromas, spices, creamy textures, gut-filling heartiness and sweet endings — and definitely, satisfaction for the soul as well as the body.

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Want to try a spicy, more adult version of the hot chocolate favorite that warms the hands and soul on a snowy day? This “Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate” recipe from allrecipes.com may tantalize the taste buds. Add mini-marshmallows or whipped cream topping. Adjust spices to taste.

3 Tbsp. instant hot chocolate mix 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 pinch chili powder 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup boiling water In a large mug, mix the hot chocolate mix, chocolate syrup, cinnamon and chili powder.

Pour in the milk. Add the boiling water and stir.

Makes two 6-ounce servings

This recipe for a rib-sticking soup is perfect for a cold day. Originally printed in Sunset magazine, Herald and News publisher Heidi Wright shared the recipe which she said, “is a staple in our home. I often make it up to the third step and freeze it, then add the pasta and spinach the day I serve it. We don’t eat out often, so things that freeze well are always welcome.”

She also said she uses one pound of mild (sweet) and one pound of hot Italian sausage.

Italian Sausage & Pasta Soup 2 pounds hot or mild Italian sausages 3 carrots (12 oz. total), peeled and chopped 1 onion (12 oz.), peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth 2 cans cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes 2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini (white) beans, rinsed and drained 1 Tbsp. dried basil 2 cups dried, large, shell-shaped pasta 4 quarts spinach leaves (about 12 oz.), rinsed Salt and pepper About 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese See COMFORT, page 58

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ings into an 8- to 10-quart pan over high heat and stir often, breaking them apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon out and discard all but

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1 tablespoon fat from pan.

➋ Add carrots, onion, and garlic; stir often until onion is limp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes (including juice), beans, and basil and bring to a boil. ➌ Add pasta, reduce heat, and

Homemade Chicken and Noodles Variations on chicken dishes — in stew or with dumplings — are always a welcome main dish and can be used to stretch meat in meals to feed more family members. The following is a from-scratch version to draw all the possible flavor out of a bird, but it could be adapted to speed up the process by using shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked, leftover chicken and using plain water instead of chicken broth (to reduce sodium). Fresh or frozen noodles really make the dish, rather than dried and it cooks up thicker than soup.

1 whole cut up fryer chicken 2 whole carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1/2 medium onion, diced (optional) 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. turmeric Cover chicken in 4 quarts water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove chicken from pot with R a slotted spoon. With two forks, remove as much meat from the bones as you can, slightly shredding meat in the process. Return bones to broth and simmer on low, cov covered, for 45 minutes. Remove bones from broth with a slotted spoon, making sure to get any small bones that might have detached.

Add the carrots and celery (and onions, if using) to the pot, followed by the herbs and spices. Stir to com-

1/4 tsp. white pepper (or more to taste) 1/4 tsp. ground thyme 2 tsp. parsley flakes 16 ounces frozen “homemade” egg noodles 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour bine and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Increase heat and add frozen egg noodles and chicken. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes if using dried noodles or 20 minutes if instructions on frozen noodles require.

In a separate small bowl, mix flour and a little water. Stir until smooth. Pour into soup, stir to combine and simmer for another five minutes, or until broth thickens a bit. Test and adjust seasonings as needed. Makes six servings.

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simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender to bite, about 10 minutes. Skim and discard fat.

Stir in spinach and cook just until it is wilted, about 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup from the pan, or pour into a tureen. Offer Parmesan cheese to add to taste.

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2 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, about 8 cups of cut-up potatoes 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half 1/4 cup butter 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (optional) Place potatoes in a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water, bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to See COMFORT, page 59

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Note: You can prepare soup through step two up to one day ahead, but do not bring mixture to a boil; instead, cool, cover and chill.

To reheat, lift off fat; bring soup to a boil. Continue from step three. Serve with crusty rolls. Makes about 5 1/2 quarts; 10 to 12 servings

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By STEVEN SILTON H&N Staff Photographer

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That’s where Suzette Machado comes in. She helps run the day-to-day operations of the nonprofit, Klamath Ice Sports, which operates the Bill Collier Community Ice Arena.

The group officially formed in 1999, but had to fight a tough political battle to find a location for the future ice rink. After nearly giving up, they received land at the Running Y Ranch resort and started construction in December 2001.

Machado now oversees all the rink’s needs, including ice making and cleaning, scheduling, fundraising, grant writing and more.

Her future plans for the ice rink include a warming station with a professional kitchen, seating and locker rooms, but a rough economy has halted those plans for now.

As a former physician assistant Machado wants to provide a fun and healthy way to enjoy the winter months. “There are a lot of negative effects of staying indoors all the time,” she said.

The rink sees between 16,500 and 18,500 visitors each year and offers anything from curling to hockey as a way for people to get outside in freezing temperatures.

“It was Bill (Collier)’s dream to have an ice arena,” said Machado, “I was just the engine.” ssilton@heraldandnews.com

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Shrews ❘

“Shrews may well be the orneriest, hungriest and most ferocious creatures on the face of the earth,” says an informational paper, “Oregon’s Smallest Mammals,” by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Shrews are the smallest known mammals, according to the U.S. Forest Service. One species in Oregon and Klamath County, the Preble’s shrew, weighs less than a dime.

But don’t let the shrew’s small size deceive you. The little insectavore must eat twice its own body weight every 24 hours. And its diet isn’t restricted to insects.

“They eat a lot of everything,” the ODFW paper says, describing shrews as nervous and highstrung.

“Left without food for more than a couple of hours,” the paper continues, “the shrew is in danger of starving to death, but it is such a successful hunter that starvation is not normally a problem.”

Klamath County is also home to the Pacific water shrew or marsh shrew. It is the largest of the shrews and a good swimmer. It can swim both on the surface of the water, and submerged, according to an ODFW website about Oregon wildlife species.

“When leaving the water, it literally springs from the surface,” the website says.

Shews have hairs on their feet, increasing the surface area, making it possible for them to run on water “for some distance without sinking,” the ODFW paper says.

Learn more online: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: http://bit. ly/1a5nw3d and http://bit.ly/ HEq1Ay U.S. Forest Service: http://1. usa.gov/1aphCH2

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Preble’s Shrew Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Mistletoe

◗ Shrews look very mouse-like, but have a pointed nose ◗ Shrews are mostly ground-dwellers, but some live in burrows ◗ Shrews can kill animals larger than them, like mice ◗ Their diet includes insects, worms, seeds, bulbs and roots

◗ American mistletoe’s scientific name, Phoradendron, means “thief of the tree” in Greek ◗ The “mistle” in mistletoe comes from the Anglo-Saxton word for “dung” because early observers saw the plant sprout from places where birds left their droppings, which carried the mistletoe seeds ◗ Dwarf mistletoe has been in forests at least 20,000 years, according to USGS excavations ◗ There are more than 1,300 species of mistletoe worldwide

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Well known for the holiday kissing tradition, mistletoe also is known as a parasite living off trees across the world.

The common American mistletoe decoration at Christmas is found in the eastern half of North America, while its cousin, dwarf mistletoe, is common in the West including Southern Oregon.

Mistletoe always grows as a parasite on trees and shrubs, according to a U.S. Geological Survey website. Mistletoe starts off as a sticky seed, often transferred from tree to tree by birds.

“Dwarf mistletoe also has another dandy way of traveling to a new host tree,” says the USGS website. “The seeds of this mistletoe will, like tiny holiday poppers, explode from ripe berries, shooting a distance as far as 50 feet. One researcher said if you put ripe berries in a paper bag and shake it, it sounds just like popping popcorn.”

Some see mistletoe as more of a parasitic a problem than anything else. An Oregon State University article about the plant said a few clumps makes little difference to a healthy tree, but 15 to 20 clumps of mistletoe can sap nutrients.

But the USGS website says mistletoe spreads slowly, at a rate of about two feet per year.

“One study indicated that a 1.5-acre patch of mistletoe took about 60 to 70 years to form,” the website says. “Likewise, the death of an individual tree from dwarf mistletoe may take several decades and widespread infestation of a forest stand may take centuries.”

Learn more online: U.S. Geological Survey: http:// on.doi.gov/ftafBD Oregon State University: http://bit.ly/174WLZm

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