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Aarrrrggghhh! Klamath children learn more than their lines during a week with ‘Blackbeard’
Along Yulalona’s banks A long history precedes Klamath’s short river of ‘receding and returning’
Cracking open the hive Basin beekeepers check in with the colony after a winter’s rest
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On the cover: Peach Fuzz and her other pirate friends performed with dozens of other children for the Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” Story on page 13. Cover photo by Steven Silton
Avoiding the springtime pinch April in the mountains reminds me of trying to clear a barbed-wire fence; you’re not sure you’re going to make it without getting pinched. The weather in April is the same; some days it’s glorious out and you want to play hooky; the next you’re huddled under layers of blankets. To break the ice, this edition of Klamath Life looks at comings and goings; getting out, but not straying too far. Geocaching is one of those hobbies anyone can do, without too much investment in travel or equipment. A smartphone will do just fine. There is an amazing array of geocache boxes in the Klamath Basin. It’s like a high-tech treasure hunt. Once you’re hooked, you can pair up with hundreds of other hunters here and across the region online to share your experiences. We take a look at the pastime, and give you tips on how to get started. It’s not quite planting season yet, but if you have the itch, start small — as in seedlings — indoors and you can avoid the weather. This edition of Klamath Life suggests a whole host
of vegetables and herbs you can grow indoors and enjoy now. Need some inspiration? Deb Runnels’ detailed art quilt designs might be just the ticket. See how she applies her 40-plus years of quilt-making experience to create works of fiber art. Cooking is another nice way to pass a cloudy day. A Herald and News staffer recently unearthed a vintage 1917 cook book, chock full of recipes worth trying. The cookbook was created by the General Chemical Company to highlight its product Ryzon, “the perfect baking powder.” For the “Ryzon Baking Book,” recipes were collected from the company’s own chefs, culinary schools, and the average housewife, all using their product. And, if you’re in the mood to explorem there’s a short feature on the Basin’s yellow rail historical markers that dot important sites long-gone. It ties in perfectly with geocaching. Our staff of local reporters, photographers and editors leave no stone unturned to bring you fascinating stories about life here in the Basin. We hope you enjoy it. Send any suggestions for stories for our upcoming June/July edition to news@heraldandnews.com. Gerry O’Brien, H&N Editor
Destinations ◗ Geocache:
On the hunt with local geocachers . Page 5 ◗ Marking time: Historical sign posts humbly mark passing eras. Page 10
Culture
◗ A pirate’s life:
Klamath children learn more than their lines. Page 13
◗ Life along the Link:
A long history precedes a very short river. Page 18
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Klamath beekeepers check on spring hives. Page 23 ◗ Put to the test: Successes and failures in Basin crops. Page 26
Home & garden ◗ Artful stitches:
Deb Runnels fills quilts with color and light. Page 37 ◗ Outside inside: Grow herbs and vegetables in any season. Page 42
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Sandi Chapman loves the hunt.
Treasure techs: On the hunt with local geocachers By HOLLY DILLEMUTH: H&N Staff Reporter
Cache lingo
Swag: Treasure inside a geocache container
Geocache A container filled with a log book, and if you’re lucky, a treasure. And yes, geocache is a noun and a verb. — For more Words to Know, see page 7
Treasure hunt: Sandi Chapman of Klamath Falls is an avid geocacher and shows a few of the caches around town. H&N photo by Steven Silton
The Poe Valley resident has found about 1,600 geocaches since she started the activity several years ago. Now she often can be found at all corners of the Klamath Basin looking for her next find. “Somebody hid something, and by golly, I’m going to find it,” said Chapman. Geocaching, for the layman, is a modern day treasure hunt using today’s technologies. Geocaches are containers that hold a range of simple treasures hidden by participants called geocachers.
The person who hides a ‘cache,’ usually a container that sometimes holds a treasure or “swag,” must post coordinates online for others to find it, according to geocaching. com. See HUNT, page 7
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A geocache is generally a container filled with a log book, and if you’re lucky, a treasure. And yes, geocache is a noun and a verb.
◗ Geo-sense: A feeling you get when you think you’re getting closer to finding a geocache.
Words to Know
◗ Geocache/geocaching:
◗ Muggle: Those who have
never geocached before, also a term for a non-wizard in the Harry Potter book series.
◗ Swag: The treasure you find inside a geocache container. ◗ Plant/ planting: The activity of hid-
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◗ Handle: Registered geocachers must
have a “handle” or name they go by that can be logged at the site of the geocache they find.
◗ Earth caches: Geocaches that don’t
have a log or container. You still log the find on your online account.
◗ Multi-caches: A geocache that gives
you hints to find other geocaches nearby. ◗ DNF: Did not find ◗ FTF: First to find
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HUNT, from page 5 “When you find a cache, whether it’s with your phone or GPS, you have to log it,” Chapman said. It all started in Beavercreek, Ore., on May 3, 2000, when a man hid a container in the woods in Northwest Oregon and posted the GPS coordinates for his friends to find, according to the geocaching.com. Six million have followed his lead across the globe, and many of these geocachers call the Klamath Falls area home. Chapman, and friend Tom Albrecht, have spent years looking for treasures together, after meeting in 2009. Both of their spouses aren’t as keen on the activity but generous in letting them pursue the pastime. Surprise inside: Sandi Chapman, an avid Klamath Falls geocacher, opens a cache, above, and is surprised by the prank waiting inside. A note on the cache lid, at right, says, “Sorry about that! Please reload this container and try looking under the OTHER burnt tree ~ 130 feet to the east.” H&N photos by Steven Silton
On a recent March afternoon, after both Chapman and Albrecht arrive at a parking lot close to downtown Klamath Falls, Chapman pulls out her smartphone and starts using it like a treasure map. With her smartphone GPS in hand, she points in the direction of a big, Oregon grape shrub. Pushing aside branches, she makes her way to a tree encircled by the shrub and returns holding a canister the size of a peanut butter jar, wearing a grin. She noted there wasn’t any “swag” inside the canister, though. “There’s a whole vernacular for people who geocache,” she said. See HUNT, page 8
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HUNT, from page 7
Sunken treasure: Sandi Chapman, following hints and tips from geocaching.com, locates a cache inside a fence post and uses water to float the cache tube so she can reach it. The cache was designed by a former Oregon Institute of Technology student. Chapman was unable to open the cache, as it was damaged and left a note on the geocaching.com site for future geocachers. H&N photos by Steven Silton
Geocaches can be found all over Klamath Falls, including the downtown area, the Skillet Handle trail near the Running Y Ranch resort, as well as along the OC&E Woods Line State Trail. Game rules Chapman emphasized that people should ask for permission before hiding a geocache on private property. “The city has been rather good with us as far as parks,” Albrecht said. “It’s a good rule of thumb to go ahead and have a walking stick.” “We call ourselves the AARP geocachers,” he added. “If we get two (new) people that show interest, that’s fantastic.” Chapman and Albrecht are known among many of the local geocachers, including Scott Watters. “We’re kind of the ‘old guard’ I guess,” Watters said of the loose-knit group. The longer people are involved with geocaching, the more likely they will run into the same people doing the activity, which makes it all the more enjoyable. Plus, having more sets of eyes to find treasures makes sense. See HUNT, page 9
getting started What if you can’t afford a smartphone, iPhone or anything similar? Geocacher Doug Halvorsen suggests looking for used GPS devices on websites such as Craigslist.com or eBay. There is also a Facebook group, Klamath Basin Geocachers, where you can connect with other geocachers. First, sign up at geocaching.com and create a Geocache handle, similar to Twitter. When you find a cache, you’ll write that handle on the notebook inside the cache. Now, use your account on the website through your smartphone to track where to go hunting for geocaches. Have fun and try not to take it too seriously. You’re hunting geocaches, not rabbits.
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HUNT, from page 8
Geotour niche Discover Klamath Executive Director Jim Chadderdon caught the geocaching bug as well two to three years ago. At first, when someone asked him what the activity was, he said, “geo-what?” After being convinced to try it out for 30 minutes, he was amazed at how many geocaches could be found just around his Discover Klamath office at 205 Riverside Drive. “We found like three or four of them (geocaches) in like 15 minutes,” Chadderdon said. “That put it on the radar for me.” Chadderdon helped organize a “geotour” through Discover Klamath, which attracted about 250 people to the Klamath Basin in 2013. A geotour is a tourismdriven geocaching event with geocaches planted specifically to draw attention to the local area or region. Go online to view the local geotour website at http://bit. ly/1iAIUll. “It’s just one more niche that we have,” Chadderdon said of geocaching, that Klamath County now can claim.
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ing) them almost as much as finding them.” “It’s more fun to do with other As with any game, there are people,” he said. “A lot of them are rules to geocaching. Caches must kind of techy at heart.” be hidden one-tenth of a mile from Veterans of the activity know another cache, Watters said. Caches that GPS devices were the main also can come in a variety of conway to geocache at first. But with tainer sizes: from small bottles to the onset of smartphones, now the large ammunition cans. activity is as accessible as it’s ever “Klamath Falls is really a great been. Now it’s as simple as going place for geocaching,” Watters said. online to geocaching.com, setting “There’s kind of a little something up a free membership and finding for everyone.” a smartphone App that works for them. Apps range from free to $10 The joy of geocaching shared each, and everyone seems to have a by participants of the activity is evident. preference. While Watters reminisces about “They’re excited about going anywhere,” Watters said of a geothe “old days” of just using GPS cacher, because any trip is likely devices, the ability to use smartmarked with findable treasures. phones is a way to promote bring“The excitement doesn’t go away.” ing in more people. The retired elementary school “I think we have a lot of people who are new to geocaching because principal has found more than 3,300 it’s so easy,” Watters said. “Lately, it’s caches, but said that number was “chicken feed” compared to geohard to get people to plant (hide) cachers living in larger cities. caches.” So what do other people think Watters has hidden about 200 when they see geocachers out lookcaches, but would like to see more ing for the next cache? “buy-in” from others who try out “I’ve been pulled over by the the activity. “I enjoy planting (hid-
sheriff(‘s office),” said Micah Pullen, who also caches with Watters, Chapman and Albrecht. “Is everyone OK?” the sheriff’s officer asked Pullen’s son, and his friend. “I said, ‘Yeah, we’re geocaching,’” Pullen recalled, as they were stopped on the side of a road. A sheet metal fabricator, he makes containers to hide caches, hoping people find them and post online that they enjoy his work. Pullen welcomes more people to join him and his friends so there will be more things to find, and more people to find them with. He uses a GPS device, while many like Chapman use their phone. “There’s so many cellphone Apps now that I think that brings more people out than anything,” Pullen said. His first find in 2010 left him hooked. “I was pumped,” Pullen said, of the first time he found a geocache. “It’s to the point now where I’ve got (found) most of them in town.” hdillemuth@heraldandnews.com
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Time Historical sign posts humbly mark passing eras of Klamath
hough they are humble, small, almost inconsequential, the 40 to 50 historical markers that dot the landscape in the Klamath Basin bring to life many a bygone era.
“You can almost hear the sawmills humming even though you’re standing out in an open field, sometimes in the middle of nowhere, where nothing but the marker is left,” said Todd Kepple, one of a number of volunteer protectors of the markers. The markers are simple yellow
crossbars made from used, cut railroad steel, painted yellow and sport a small placard that denotes the significance of the site. Their understatement reinforces the power of what was once there. See SIGNS, page 11
What used to be: This historical marker for the Stukel Ranch, located along the A Canal near the YMCA, is one of about 50 “yellow rail” markers located around Klamath country that tell the on-the-spot story of regional history. H&N photo by Gerry O’Brien
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Klamath Lake on into Jackson County. There is a marker at the state line crossing south of Malin and another at the Klamath River crossing, near the parking lot of the Keno store.
Lots of locales But the trail is only a small part of the markers’ history. There were several small towns that rose and fell according to the fortunes of the timber and trade industry. Many were expanded camps from sawmills strategically placed in the timber harvest heydays. Others denote ranches that once were, falling to misfortune or simply subdivided and assumed by surrounding towns. For example, there is a marker placed where the Stukel Ranch once was — adjacent to the current YMCA building and A Canal in Klamath Falls. The ranch was the first one east of Linkville, established in 1868, and was a stopover for travelers. It once encompassed all the land the Fred Meyer store sits on and more east of there. The markers recall something as simple as a stagecoach stop or more historically important as Fort Klamath. Recently, the historical society set out to document the exact location of all the markers, using GPS coordinates. They are hard to spot from the road, especially from a moving car. However, there’s been some vandalism to some markers — spray-painted graffiti and such. And, the steel markers have some value as recyclables. See SIGNS, page 12 H&N photo by Gerry O’Brien
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East of Linkville: Klamath County Museum Manager Todd Kepple stands next to a historical marker for the Stukel Ranch. Vandalism, as well as theft, have been a problem with maintenance of some of the markers.
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History runs through it In the 1970s, the Klamath County Historical Society and the state Landmark Commission realized locations of significant towns, industrial mills, logging camps and important historical venues were disappearing from the record and the consciousness of the citizenry. “Before that could be lost, they decided to start the marker program,” said Kepple, now manager of the Klamath County Museum system. A large contingent of markers denote locations along the Applegate Trail, started in the late 1840s. The trail was founded by three brothers — Charles, Jesse and Lindsay Applegate — who wanted a safer route from Idaho and Nevada, through Southern Oregon and up the Willamette Valley to where Eugene and Salem are today. Highway 66 and Interstate 5 now follow along parts of the trail. Part of the trail runs through the Klamath Basin, including near Tule Lake just south of Klamath Falls. Wagon trains once crossed a natural stone bridge over the Lost River near Merrill and the route continues southwest around Lower
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SIGNS, from page 11 “Most recyclers know what they are if someone brings them in and will alert police,” Kepple said. Gary Mattos, now in his 70s, worked for Weyerhaeuser timber which allowed the workers to cut and make the markers back in the 1970s. “They are anchored with some two to three feet of concrete, weighing about 200 pounds, so it would take a lot of work to get one out of the ground,” said Mattos of Klamath Falls. Nonetheless, some have gone missing. For those searching for the markers, it’s best to contact the Klamath County Museum for names and locations. “I know it sounds counter-intuitive to not simply publish their locations, but if people visit the museum, at least we will know their motives,” Kepple said. For now, it’s simply a pleasure to stand where there was once a thriving town, ranch, camp or even stagecoach stop and wonder, what was life like back then? gobrien@heraldandnews.com
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For those searching for the markers, it’s best to contact the Klamath County Museum for names and locations. A sampling of Markers placed by Klamath County Historical Society and the Landmark Commission Williamson River Mission Indian Church Established by the Methodist Church, 1876. Built in part with lumber from abandoned post at Fort Klamath. First Pastor was Rev. J.H. Roork.
Crawley Cabin Dennis Crawley’s cabin on the north side of Lost River, 1/4 mile east of Malone Road. This was near the location of Capt. Jack’s camp at the start of the Modoc War. The cabin was used by the Army during the Modoc War.
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Yainax Sub-Agency Klamath Reservation sub-agency established in I869. Post Office authorized in 1871. Yainax boarding school opened in 1882. Day school opened after boarding school closed in I907.
Little Meadows Camping grounds of explorer Peter Skene Ogden, 1826; explorer John C. Fremont, 1843; Corps of Topographical Engineers members Lt. R.S. Williamson and Lieut. Henry L. Abbott, 1855; English naturalist John K. Lord, 1860; Oregon Superintendent of Indian Affairs J.W. Perit Huntington, 1867; travelers and stockmen of the Huntington and Bynon Pengra parties, I87O-1900.
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Location of a rival town to Linkville. Founded I87O.
Adams Ranch Site of the J. Frank Adams ranch. Adams was an irrigation pioneer in the Klamath Basin. He brought the first dredge into the area and was instrumental in the colonization of the Malin district.
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Children and young teens learn more than acting with Missoula Children’s Theatre ine-year-old Bailyn Amos was acting for the first time. Her role? Lt. Maynard in the play “Blackbeard the Pirate.”
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— Scott McGee Tour actor/director with Missoula Children’s Theatre
Arrggghhh! Redbeard and his other pirate friends performed with dozens of other kids for the Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” H&N photo by Steven Silton
“I like how she is the only one that has a really big secret,” Bailyn said. “And she’s really bossy and sassy. She’s kind of like me.” Bailyn and 47 other children and young teens spent a week in March learning and rehearsing “Blackbeard the Pirate.” After auditions on Monday, the Missoula Children’s Theatre prepared the kids for a performance on Saturday. “We always have auditions on Monday and rehearse through the week. By Wednesday we’re running through the whole show. We add the set on Thursday, and Friday add the props. And finally we add in the costumes, makeup and audience on Saturday,” said Scott McGee, tour actor/director with Missoula Children’s Theatre. See THEATRE, page 14 By SAMANTHA TIPLER H&N Staff Reporter
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THEATRE, from page 13 The Montana-based organization sends 47 teams around the world, visiting more than 1,200 communities in a year doing the same thing over and over: teaching young people to put a play together in just one week. Bailyn said it wasn’t too hard learning all her lines, songs and places in the play. She compared it to studying for a test in school at Conger Elementary. “Like on a test in school, I study the night before and get some right and some wrong,” she said. “This is the way I memorize my lines.” McGee said he and fellow tour director/actor Erin Norlie tell the children to memorize their lines for the next day, and most of them do. Think of it like learning a song from a movie, he said. “If you hear it over and over again, you’re going to know it. Whether you like the song or not, it’s going to be in your head.
It’s just a matter of repetition. We generally tell them that seven is the magic number. If they do it seven times in a row without stopping, they’ll probably remember it,” he said. “Same thing on rehearsals. Once we do things over and over again, they’re used to it. Just repeat, and repeat and repeat. That’s generally true for most of theater.” And bringing young children to the theater, some for the first time like Bailyn, means they have limitless potential. “We don’t tell the kids they can’t do it. We’re always encouraging them so that they can do it. It may seem impossible for adults, but kids are like sponges,” McGee said. “They’ll do it because they haven’t been told they can’t.” From the cast and crew: “We tell them it’s called a play for a reason,” McGee said. “We’re playing. Not working. It’s not called work; it’s called a play.” See THEATRE, page 15
‘We tell them it’s called a play for a reason. We’re playing. Not working. It’s not called work; it’s called a play.’ — Scott McGee, Missoula Children’s Theatre
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Parroting: Scott McGee teaches a group of kids playing the parrots for the production of Blackbeard the Pirate presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre.
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Song & dance: Erin Norlie teaches kids the final song during rehearsal for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Blackbeard the Pirate.”
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THEATRE, from page 14 Even though the children and young teens in “Blackbeard the Pirate” rehearsed four hours a day to prepare for their Saturday performance, they were still having a good time. “I just love acting,” said Jacob Horvath, 13, who is home schooled. He played Greybeard the pirate. “You get to let yourself go and have fun. Pretend to be something else. It’s not really true, but it’s still fun.” “I love acting because it includes singing and dancing,” said Kaeli Neuman, 11, a Ponderosa Middle School student playing Blackbeard. Seth Gebauer, 11, who attends Hosanna Christian School, and Emily Wood, 9, who attends Conger, played Croco Guy and Croco Girl, a humorous, dysfunctional crocodile couple. Emily said she had fun because “I get to be mean to him.” “I like it because I get to be really funny,” Seth said. “I get to talk back to Croco Girl a lot and be mean to her. We’re mean to each other.” Three girls were cast as assistant directors, making sure the cast knew their lines and making sure groups of the young actors and actresses — parrots, seaweeds, sailors, mermaids, crabs, crocs, beach bums and pirates — were ready to head on stage at the right time. “I like bossing people around,” assistant director Hanna Rush, 14, who attends Brixner Junior High, admitted with a laugh.
Beach bums, crabs and parrots: Dozens of children worked with the Missoula Children’s Theatre to perform “Blackbeard the Pirate” at the Ross Ragland Theater March 22 after only a week of practice. H&N photos by Steven Silton
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‘We’re not trying to make actors out of the kids, necessarily. ... We’re trying to give them skills like self-esteem, self-confidence, group building, goal setting, teamwork. These things they’re doing while they’re having fun, so the lesson sneaks up on them.’ — Scott McGee, Missoula Children’s Theatre
THEATRE, from page 15 Though she didn’t want to be seen on stage — that’s why she auditioned to be an assistant director — she ended up playing Sam the Clam, a giant puppet. “I learned a lot about acting, making sure I’m loud enough for everybody to hear,” Hanna said. Lessons learned: The children and young teens participating in the Missoula Children’s Theatre learn more than their lines in the week of rehearsal and performance. They learn life lessons. The organization’s mission statement is, “The development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.” “We’re not trying to make actors out of the kids, necessarily. Although some of them will go on to do that,” McGee said. “We’re trying to give them skills like self-esteem, self-confidence, group building, goal setting, teamwork. These things they’re doing while they’re having fun, so the lesson sneaks up on them.” See THEATRE, page 17
Treasure trove: A group of crabs help guard the treasure while talking with the local clam, Sam, during a March 22 performance of “Blackbeard the Pirate,” at the Ross Ragland Theater. Croco Girl & Croco Guy: A couple crocs joined a cast of mermaids, pirates, crabs, parrots and more for “Blackbeard the Pirate.” ‘I challenge you’: A few sailors challenge Blackbeard and his crew during the Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” H&N photos by Steven Silton
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THEATRE, from page 16 Norlie said they also learn respect, and that they don’t always have to be the one in the spotlight. “They learn to step back and let someone else have their time,” Norlie said. “Humbleness.” But after five days of four-hour rehearsals, the children learn another big lesson: they can do it. “At the end of the week, they’ll say, ‘Hey, we just did a show in a week,’” McGee said. “And we tell them if they put their mind to it, they can achieve anything.” H&N photos by Steven Silton
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Between scenes: Seaweed monsters roam the stage during a scene change in “Blackbeard the Pirate.”
Teacher & pirate: Erin Norlie with the Missoula Children’s Theatre performs in “Blackbeard the Pirate.” Under the sea: A group of mermaids were joined on stage by pirates, sailors, beach bums, seaweed monsters and more during “Blackbeard the Pirate.”
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Along the banks of the Yulalona A long history precedes Klamath’s short river of ‘receding and returning’ Rapid decline: Klamath’s falls along the Link River slowly disappeared after construction was completed on the first Link River dam in 1921. Photo courtesy of the Shaw Historical Library
By LEE JUILLERAT: H&N Regional Editor
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or most, the Link River is a pleasant escape.
Especially in the morning or evening, a walk, run or, when the trail is snow-covered, cross country skiing along the 1-1/2 mile trail along the river’s west side offers a chance for solitude, views of sometimes rumbling white water and a chance to hear, then see, migrating Canada honkers and enough other bird species to fill a guide book. The Link River is also a place of history. It’s been a gathering place for generations of Native Americans and served as a focal point for the settlement originally named Linkville. There’s too much history to be included here. Possibly the most comprehensive story is best told in “Yulalona: A Report on Link River,” by James Spindor, written in 1993. What follows are snippets of Spindor’s report. Yulalona was the Klamath Indian name for the river that connects Upper Klamath Lake with Lake Ewauna. Yulalona means “receding and returning water,” and refers to times when gusting south winds caused the river to blow dry. See LINK, page 19
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Students Spotlight: H&N photo by Holly Owens
Visit the falls: What remains of the Link River’s falls can be viewed from a spur trail off the Link River Trail on the west side of the river.
LINK, from page 18 According to the “History of Klamath County,” “Several times in the memory of man the wind has so completely checked the flow of water down the narrow gorge and backed it up over the surface of the lake that persons have been able to walk across the river dryshod … most of the trout escaped to the upper lake before it was too late; the mullet (sucker) being less agile or less intelligent, died by the thousands; water snakes crept out of their hiding places along the banks and regaled on small ‘bullheads’ that were unable to swim away to places of safety.” In “The Indian History of the
Modoc War,” Jeff Riddle wrote, “At the south end of this charming lake (Upper Klamath), the mountains seems to have shut it up against the mountains to the north and west until the water forced a passage through, cutting and tearing its way … . Through this opening the stream pours in a wide stream known as (the) Link River ... .” Riddle, the son of Toby Riddle, who later became known as Winema, said his mother was born at a Link River settlement and, “From her father’s lodge she could see the snow-clad mountain peaks of the Cascades, and could hear the roar of the rushing waters.” See LINK, page 20
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A vast variety of plants grow along the Link River. Some are good for medicinal uses, such as balsam root, dock, and wild roses, which can be used for muscle pain, colic and colds. Fruit bushes include chokecherry, currant, elderberry, gooseberry, service berry and wild plum. Remnants of old orchards include apple, plum and pear trees and raspberry and the especially prolific blackberry bushes. Cattail casserole: A taste of home There are also edible plants, such as cattail, horsetail, salsify and dandelions. Looking for something different to eat? In “Yulalona: A Report on the Link River,” author James Spindor, includes a recipe for cattail casserole: 4 cups scraped flower buds from cobs of boiled cattails, 2 cups buttered bread crumbs, 2 well-beaten eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour into casserole, sprinkle with paprika. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Spindor’s report on the Link River is available through the Klamath County Museum’s website at http://bit.ly/1jvEujf.
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LINK, from page 19 Klamath Indians had villages along the river, the largest being Yulalona, immediately below Upper Klamath Lake near the present day Fremont Bridge. As described in “Ancient Tribes of the Klamath Country,” the village extended on both sides of the Link River for more than a half-mile, with a major cremation site along the west ridge. Yulalona was also a favorite place for trading. Among the earliest non-natives to see the Link River was Peter Skene Ogden, who, according to “Klamath County History,” camped along the river in January 1827. In his Jan. 13,1827 diary entry, Ogden wrote, “The river here is a fine large stream, one-quarter mile in width, deep and lin’d with willows as far as the eyes can see a southern course
within a short distance of this it discharges into a lake (Ewauna).” In May 1846, John C. Fremont, traveled along the Link on his way to Upper Klamath Lake. According to “Klamath County History,” “the adventurers rode through the sagebrush, crossing Link River at noon at its outlet from Upper Klamath Lake at the place where the Fremont Bridge now spans the Link River. The party continued along the hills near Moore Park, rode astride the saddle of Orindale Draw, and ran the ridge between the Geary Ranch (now Running Y) and Long Lake ... .” Spindor lists three other early arrivals who preceded George Nurse, who established his trading post called Linkville in 1867 on the shore where the Link River flows into Lake Ewauna. See LINK, page 21
Receding, returning: During times of high and prolonged winds, the flow of water from Upper Klamath Lake has been pushed back, almost drying the Link River’s bed.
Klamath views: The Maud Baldwin collection Maud Baldwin of Klamath Falls was among a handful of female photographers in Oregon at the turn of the 20th century. She took thousands of photos in the Upper Klamath River Basin, capturing images of scenery, agriculture, Native Americans, families and everyday life. To see a collection of Maud Baldwin’s photos, including more than 30 of the Link River canyon, visit co.klamath.or.us/museum/ maudbaldwin.htm
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River’s bounty: Proud fishermen display their catch from the Link River. Maud Baldwin photos courtesy of the Klamath County Museum
The long and the short of life along the Link (Yulalona) River ❘ Short fame ◗ At 1.5 miles, the Link River is listed as the fifth shortest river in North America. The shorter rivers are the Roe River in Great Falls, Mont., and Rio Los Patos in the Dominican Republic, both 201 feet; the D River in Lincoln City, Ore., 440 feet; and the Nautley River in British Columbia, 2,625 feet.
Ferry crossing ◗ The first ferry across
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries image
the Link River was built by Nelson Stevenson and operated by Edgar Overton from 1867 to about 1869, when it was replaced by the first wooden bridge over the river.
Bridging the gap ◗ A second bridge was built in 1888 by the San Francisco Bridge Company. The iron bridge had a span of 332 feet and cost $6,725. Signs at both ends of the bridge read, “$50 fine for riding or driving on this bridge faster than a walk, or more than 25 head of horses, mules or cattle at a time.” The bridge was partially burned during the fire of 1889 and, after being repaired, was condemned in 1905. Until repairs were finished, Ray Telford operated a ferry.
— Link River drainage area: 3,800 square miles — Drop of water ◗ The Link River drops
about 55 feet, although Jeff Riddle and Alfred Meacham both wrote the river dropped about 100 feet.
The ‘Ulalona’ band ◗ In 1866, based on a count by Jackson
Jones, identified as “chief of Ulalona” (another spelling for Yulalona, along with Eulalona) the Link River band had 22 men, 18 boys, 42 women and 20 girls in five houses.
◗ The ferry rates were $2 for one wagon and one span of horses, mule or oxen; 50 cents for a man and horse; 25 cents for a person on foot or one pack animal; and 10 cents for each head of cattle.
Photo courtesy of the Klamath County Museum
◗ A steel bridge was built and used from about 1915 to 1931, when it was replaced by the present Link River Bridge. Repairs were done in 2013.
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LINK, from page 20 The first was Wallace Baldwin, who at age 19 in 1852 camped for six weeks near the site of presentday Riverside School. According to the “History of Klamath Country,” from his campsite he “gazed across the river and watched the sun rise over Top-plum-he (Hogback Mountain) … . For nine months he was the only person of his race in this trackless wilderness, and his horses had free access to all the grass from here to Keno.” Next was Martin Frain, a trapper, trader and early settler. In “An Illustrated History of Central Oregon,” it’s said Frain, with five mules loaded with beads, camped along the Link River on April 30, 1857. “He arrived on the west bank of the river in the afternoon and on the opposite side — the present townsite of Linkville — were camped bands of Modocs, Klamaths, Snake and Cayuse Indians who had assembled to trade their furs. It was ‘barter day’ — the natives never failing to congregate
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Interested in learning more? James Spindor’s report on the Link River is available through the Klamath County Museum’s website at http://bit. ly/1jvEujf. For information about purchasing a printed copy of Spindor’s 87-page “Yulalona: A Report on Link River,” call the Klamath County Museum at 541883-4208.
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Read for trade: On the west bank of the Link River, near the Favell Museum, this historical marker commemorates the life of fur trader Martin Frain.
at certain times of the moon, as it was a popular belief that the fish would not come up the river if the formal gathering were not held at the regular period. “... By sundown the beads were
in the hands of the Indians and Frain was in possession of 1,200 skins.” A third person, Wendolen Nus, grazed cattle near the Link River at different times, including the win-
ter of 1858-59 and in 1866, when he built a cabin, put up fence and furnished beef for Fort Klamath. According to Klamath Echoes, Nus built a cabin and ran a ferry across the Klamath River about two miles below present-day Klamath Falls. He was among the settlers killed during the first day of the Modoc War and was probably buried in the original Linkville Cemetery. lee@heraldandnews.com
Industry, power plants stake their claims on the Link River ❘ damming the river ◗ Construction on the first Link River dam began in 1919 to regulate the flow of Upper Klamath Lake. It was completed Dec. 26, 1921. The river’s headwaters originally flowed over a natural basalt reef into slackwater extending about 300 feet downstream to a second reef, where the dam is located.
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Maud Baldwin photos courtesy of the Klamath County Museum
Industry along the Link ◗ The first Link River sawmill was built by William S. Moore in
1870 on the west side of the river, about midway between Upper Klamath Lake and Linkville. A canal was built from the lake to the mill to provide water for the turbine and to float logs to the mill. In 1887 the mill was sold to his sons, Charles S. and Rufus S. Moore, and it became known as the Moore Brothers Mill.
Falling waters ◗ The Klamath Indian name
for the natural basalt dike that created the “falls” was Tiwishkeni, which means “rush of falling waters place.”
Steelhead bounty ◗ According to “An Illustrated History of Central Oregon” published in 1905, “In Upper Klamath Lake and the Link River, seven varieties of the steelhead trout have been caught, ranging in weight from a few ounces to sixteen pounds, which raise to the fly readily during the summer months, take the spoon in the spring and fall, and the minnow at all seasons of the year.”
New name: Linkville to Klamath Falls Power of the river
◗ The town of Linkville was granted a city charter in 1889 and its name was changed in 1893 at the suggestion of Ira Leskerad, who felt Linkville “conveyed an idea of smallness not in keeping with the ambitions and hopes of the citizens.”
◗ The first power plant on the Link was built in 1895 on
the east side to provide Klamath Falls with electric lights. H&N file photo
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Cracking open the hive — the springtime reveal
T
he Davitts did not know exactly what they would find when they cracked open one of their honey bees hives in March, for the first time since the fall. Did the bees thrive through the winter? Did mites or other predators and parasites take too large a toll? Did a weak queen fail to keep her brood growing?
Thankfully, the Davitts were greeted with a plentiful, if initially sluggish, swarm of bees after popping off the outer and inner lids. Owners of Davitt Apiaries, Katharina and Paul Davitt have six hives at their Keno-area home and are hoping to add more before the end of spring. H&N photos by Steven Silton
Colony life: Katharina Davitt smokes parts of the hive before pulling out a sheet on the top layer. Each bee hive can hold around 60,000 bees during peak season, but numbers drop dramatically during the winter.
“We thought it would be interesting,” Paul said of the couple’s decision to get into beekeeping. “It’s an inter-
esting field. One of the fun things about this is you’ll find a hundred beekeepers and every single one of them will have an idea of what to do. Everyone is different, but they’re all working.” “There are some truisms,” he added. “There are some biological certainties, but there are a lot of different things you can do.” See HIVE, page 24
By TRISTAN HIEGLER: H&N staff reporter
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HIVE, from page 23 As members of the Klamath Basin Beekeepers Association (KBBA), the Davitts are part of a local group of about 100 bee enthusiasts and hobbyists. Association president Jim Smith said he became seriously interested in keeping bees later in life, but his attachment to the insects started at an early age. “As a little kid, I was fascinated by them. I didn’t do anything with them until later in life,” Smith said. “It’s just a fascinating thing, I’ve kept bees since the ’70s. It’s just amazing to see an insect domesticated by man to some degree.” Prepping for spring This season is when the hives start coming alive after going largely dormant for the winter. Smith explained keeping a hive vital and safe during the cold months begins
with preparations in the fall. He said bees need to be provided with adequate stores of food to supplement the honey they make. Before going into the winter, beekeepers need to be careful not to harvest too much honey for themselves, Smith added. “The honey actually provides an energy source throughout the winter,” he said. A key component of protecting the health of the hive is checking for parasites, especially varroa mites. Smith said these parasites latch onto larvae and adult bees, leeching off them and disrupting several key processes. “They’ll succumb, they’ll die from this infestation,” he said. “If you have a bee hive that hasn’t been treated for mites … the third year it’s dead.” Katharina Davitt noted the
mites carry multiple pathogens that affect bees and must be treated for. “This is enemy No. 1; this kills bees,” she said. “They carry viruses, they carry up to 18 viruses ... they’re like monster ticks.”
Thousands: Katharina Davitt estimated that around 20,000 bees are in each of their six hives, but added that in peak season it’s closer to 60,000.
Swarming season In mid or late spring, a need to expand develops for almost every hive’s queen. They start laying eggs, which are nurtured into replacement queens. Then they abscond with many of the hive’s workers and about half its honey. According to Paul Davitt, swarming season can represent a bit of a setback for beekeepers. “If half of your hive leaves, you’ve lost brood, you’ve lost food, you’ve lost time, unless you catch that swarm, which is possible, but unlikely.” See HIVE, page 25
Winter collection: A sheet at the bottom of the hives collects wax, mites and droppings.
Inspection: A sheet is inspected for mites from one of six hives.
Bee sting tips If stung by a bee, follow some of these these simple tips: ◗ Take an antihistamine within 30 minutes ◗ Try to pull the stinger out like a splinter ◗ Rub toothpaste on the sting — the baking soda neutralizes stinger toxins ◗ Get a certification to use EpiPens, epinephrine autoinjectors, on people with bee sting allergies
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HIVE, from page 24 The key is to anticipate the swarming behavior and capitalize on it. The Davitts, after looking into their thriving hive in March, decided to switch the top and bottom boxes that make up the hive. According to Katharina Davitt, by moving the less populous lower box higher, the queen will follow the heat up and start expanding. She will be less inclined to move out. If there are signs of swarming, Davitt said she will take unhatched queen eggs and move them into a new hive, a cheaper alternative to buying more queens. “The trick is trying to prevent it,” Davitt said of swarming. “Later, I’m going to see queen cells in there, I’m going to start splitting my hives,” she said. Not all hives survive the winter
intact. The second hive the Davitts opened in March had a small population and a stunted queen. Plenty of honey stores were left over, though that’s typically a bad sign as it means there weren’t enough bees to work through their food. Weak hives are susceptible to a host of pressures. Stronger hives will raid their floundering neighbors for honey and wax. Young workers can be stolen away and incorporated into a strong hive as well. Dethroned When such an underdeveloped hive is discovered, some changes need to be made. That includes killing the current queen so new blood can be put in her place. According to Paul Davitt, the old queen must be killed or else she and the new royalty will fight to the death over who gets to rule the hive.
While the weak queen will probably lose that battle, she still has a chance to get a lucky strike in, a chance a careful beekeeper doesn’t want to take. After the old queen is dead, the new one is kept in a cage for three days so the workers and drones can adjust to her scent. The Davitts are expecting several packages of bees this month, which include one queen and three pounds of insects. “We most likely have to requeen this one,” Katharina Davitt said of the weak hive. “We knew last year we had a problem with her already, they weren’t expanding. There’s still a lot of food in here, so when I get my package … they’re going to take advantage of this and take off much faster.” thiegler@heraldandnews.com
Hives opened for spring: Katharina Davitt estimated that around 20,000 bees are in each of their six hives, but added that in peak season it’s closer to 60,000. A cage made for a queen: Small cages are used when a new queen is introduced. The queen sits inside for a few days as the hive gets used to her new scent. H&N photos by Steven Silton
Learn about beekeeping Want to take in the ins and outs of beekeeping? Learn more about the Klamath Basin Beekeepers Association at one of their open meetings. KBBA’s monthly meetings take place the last Saturday of each month at the Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center, 6923 Washburn Way. Visit klamathbeekeepers.org for more information.
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From dandelions for rubber, to sugar beets, to flax, Klamath shows growth potential By SAMANTHA TIPLER: H&N Staff Reporter
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t was the middle of World War II and the United States needed rubber.
Just as fighter planes had to fly into the air, they also had to land safely. That required 100 percent natural rubber tires.
With Japan controlling much of southeast Asia, the United States and other Allies were cut off from producers of natural rubber. The answer? A plant that could be grown in the Klamath Basin. The wartime emergency rubber project tested how well Russian dandelions — which produce as much as 20 percent rubber in its
roots — grew as an alternative to the rubber trees in Asia. “It did well here in the 1940s,” said Richard Roseberg, agronomist and associate professor at the Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center. “It’s a root crop. We know how to grow tuber crops in the Klamath Basin. And it does not seem to use that much water.” See CROPS, page 27
Problem solver: Richard Roseberg nurtures Russian dandelion seedlings at OSU’s Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center in Klamath Falls. Photo by Lynn Ketchum Oregon State University
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‘Natural rubber is a strategic material for the United States and it currently is not produced within the borders of the United States. Zero. Right now five countries in southeast Asia control 90 percent of the world’s exports of natural rubber.’ — Richard Roseberg, agronomist and associate professor at he Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center
CROPS, from page 26 After the war, trade resumed with southeast Asia and the idea was abandoned. Until recently. “If those supplies are ever cut off for any reason — as they were in World War II when Japan took over that part of the world and cut off our supplies — then we’re in trouble,” Roseberg said. “Natural rubber is a strategic material for the United States and it currently is not produced within the borders of the United States. Zero. Right now five countries in southeast Asia control 90 percent of the world’s exports of natural rubber.” Those countries are Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and China. “The tire companies and also the U.S. government are increasingly
Photo by Lynn Ketchum: Oregon State University
Growing weeds: Russian dandelions are grown in a test plot in Corvallis. The plant is undergoing trials in Klamath Falls to test its potential as a source for natural rubber.
nervous when a strategic material is in the hands of a very small area in the world,” Roseberg said.
Russian dandelions are again being explored as an alternative to the rubber tree. For the first time in
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half a century, Roseberg is planting Russian dandelions at KBREC. Though the Klamath Basin has its staple crops — potatoes, alfalfa, grains, strawberry plants — it also has been host to myriad crops. Some have been tried and failed because of the unique climate. Others have been tried, done well, and not continued because of economic changes. The threat of cold: For those crops that tried and failed, Roseberg said the Klamath Basin’s unique altitude and climate is usually the limiting factor. In the 1970s, a KBREC report listed three years of “untimely frost.” For instance, on July 30 and 31, 1975, temperatures dipped to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. During most of July that year lows of 44 to 50 were usual. See CROPS, page 28
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CROPS, from page 27 “It doesn’t happen every year, but periodically we can get a summer killing frost basically on any day of the year here,” Roseberg said. “That affects the types of crops we can grow. Warm season crops, or crops that are sensitive to cold, don’t do well here typically. You might get away with it, sometimes.” Crops like corn, tomatoes and fruit don’t have a sure chance of surviving weather in the Klamath Basin. Fall grains, like winter wheat, can suffer from the winter and late spring cold. But spring grains fare well and are still planted and harvested. In the 1940s KBREC planted a test orchard with apple, plum, cherry and peach trees. Peaches, cherries and plums froze out within the first two or three years, Roseberg said. Apples persisted and the remnants of the orchard are still on the center’s grounds. Grapes also have been tried in the Klamath Basin, but again the short growing season and high altitude cold have stopped most endeavors. Economic changes: Sugar beets were once a piece of the Klamath Basin agriculture industry. Roseberg said in the 1990s, more than 20,000 acres in Oregon and California grew sugar beets. “They do real well here. That’s a crop that does well in this climate, does well in these soil types,” he said. The beets were shipped to a processing plant in California, the only one close enough to make the crop economically viable. “When that one plant closed down, then the sugar beet acreage went from
consistently in the 10- to 20,000-acre range to zero almost overnight,” Roseberg said. “That’s the case of something that would do well here, if there was a processor.” Natural competition: Sunflowers have been tried on occasion, even as recently as last year. The problem with sunflowers, Roseberg said, is birds on the Pacific flyway, which the Klamath Basin is famous for, like to eat up the sunflower seeds. In order for it to be economically viable, sunflowers have to be planted in a large enough amount to make the loss from birds negligible. Mint is still grown and harvested in the Tulelake area, but it is not as big a player as it once was, Roseberg said. Where once there were 6,000 to 7,000 acres in Oregon and California, now he said there are zero acres in Oregon and maybe 1,000 acres in California. Photo by Lynn Ketchum: Oregon State University
Home-based solution: Russian dandelions can produce as much as 20 percent rubber in their roots. The plant is being grown locally to test its potential as a domestic rubber substitute.
Photo courtesy of the Shaw Historical Library
Past success: A sugar beet crop at a Klamath Basin farm is checked in this U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo from Sept. 15, 1941.
Changing times: Flax was tested in the 1940s and grew well, but at that time it required too much labor to make it economically viable. Now it’s grown mostly in France, the Willamette Valley and Michigan, Roseberg said. Grass seed is another possible option for the future. Though the Willamette Valley is king for grass for lawns, golf courses and parks, recent burning bans have limited the growth of some specific grass seeds, Roseberg said. Those grasses may be an option for the Klamath Basin in the future. stipler@heraldandnews.com; @TiplerHN
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Grant Support:
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Contemporary Christian and Country Music Artist After a successful country self-titled debut release in 2000 on Warner Music Canada, followed by her sophomore pop release “Chasing the Sky” (EMI Music Canada, 2005) Amanda joined the Cirque Du Soleil show “Delirium” as a singer on their North American tour. The groundwork for “Place to Start Again” was Amanda’s voice, piano and strings. “I have always loved the powerful combination of piano and strings and really wanted that to be the musical foundation for this album”.
MONday, MaY 12, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM Free (suggested $5 donation) Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. As the picture opens, we find Drum Eatenton shooting birds in the trees of his back yard in preparation for his daughter's wedding reception that afternoon. Shortly thereafter, M'Lynn and Shelby (Drum's wife and daughter) depart for Truvy's to get their hair done for the wedding. Annelle Depuy Desoto is introduced to Truvy's customers as her new "glamour technician." While in the chairs, the sour-tempered Ouiser Boudreaux shows up and entertains the assemblage with her barbs. It seems that the only one of the group who truly understands Ouiser is Clairee who is recently widowed and looking for a diversion. As she says, later in the picture, "If you can't find anything good to say about anybody, come sit by me." 1989. Rated: PG.
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FRIday, MaY 16, 2014 TIME: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $29/$23/$19
Come vote for your favorite local celebs with "Dancing With Your Stars!" Professionals from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company are paired with eight well-known Klamathians for a fun competition based on the iconic
Who will be our 2014 Klamath Stars?
television program. Last year’s competition was won by Tony “A.J” Halda after fierce competition from Kelley Minty Morris, Mayor Todd Kellstrom, Sally Ann Palcovich, Judi Vallejos and the rest of the dancers.
2013 contestants
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Saturday, May 17th, 2014
TIME: 4:30 PM - Sponsors, Donors & Season Ticket Holders 5:30 PM - General Public TICKETS: $30 in advance and $35 day of event
Come and sample the best food and drinks the Basin has to offer at this "see and be seen" event. Twelve years and still going strong, the Taste of Klamath gives attendees a chance to sample bits and bites from restaurants, breweries, bakeries and bars from around Klamath, and it gives the vendors a chance to show-off and compete with each other. All in all, it's always an event that draws a crowd and puts a smile on your face.
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Ragland Youth Summer Camps Little SPROUTS Camp (grades K-3) Camp dates: June 16-20 Tuition is $125 The Ross Ragland's Little Sprouts Performing Arts Camp is a one week, half day camp for grades K to 3. Camp dates are June 16 - 20, 2014. A showcase will be held Friday, June 20th at 5 and 6:30 pm. Two camp times are available: an 8:30 to 11:30 am camp, and a 12 to 3 pm camp.
Peter Pan Summer Camp (grades 4-12) Camp dates: June 23-July 18 Tuition is $425 | Additional sibling $300
The Ross Ragland's Summer Youth Theater Day Camp announces the 2014 day camp will perform “Disney's Peter Pan Jr.” The Camp offers an intensive four week session providing a complete immersion into the world of theater and the arts. Enrollment is open to students who are in grades 4 through 12. Registration forms are now available online at www.rrtheater.org or call (541) 884-0651 ext 10. Camp dates are from June 23 through July 18, 2014 at the Ragland, and runs weekdays from 8:30 to 3:30pm. The 2014 camp experience culminates with two performances of Peter Pan Jr. The Musical on July 19th at 7 p.m. and July 20th at 2 p.m. Fred Field Fund of Oregon Community Foundation, Kinder Morgan, Foundation, Rag Tag Donors, Make a Difference Donors
Fri-Sun, August 8-10, 2014 & Thurs-Sun, August 14-17, 2014 TIME: 8th,9th,14th–16th at 7:30 PM 10th & 17th at 2:00 PM TICKETS: $29/$23/$19 We invite you to join us for our Summer Community Musical, "The Producers", Directed by Chip Massie and Choreographed by Athena Clingman. The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. The humor of the show draws on ridiculous accents, poking fun at just about every group , and many show business in-jokes.
2014 Summer Community Production
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The Ross Ragland Theater, a non-profit organization, received no state or local tax dollars - your support keeps the Theater's doors open, the heat and lights on and the stage filled with entertainment!
An educational experience... The Theater, is the Basin's largest classroom with over 10,000 students from schools in Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties that attend and participate in curriculum-linked performances, events and workshops every year.
Back to your community...
The Ross Ragland Theater and Cultural Center is home to over 200 fundraisers, meetings, rehearsals and events for local service, arts and educational organizations and individuals annually.
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Every year, The Ragland presents live performances by internationally renowned performers, Grammy Award winners and nominees and diverse cultural and family programs. Go To
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RAG TAGS, Arts Education & Make a Difference Funds - $100+ Is a "one pay and walk away" structure created to benefit children and family programs, youth camp scholarships and school day student matinees. Donors are invited to an annual reception and asked to give the amount of $100. No auctions, no fuss. Just good, clean giving. Friends of the Ragland - $75+ Becoming a "Friend of the Ragland" means supporting the Theater;s general fund, so you can continue to enjoy live performing arts, educational and cultural experiences and all the things the Ross Ragland Theater and Cultural Center has to offer! Ragland Classical Series - $75+ The Ragland Classical Series was created to ensure classical music was infused into our community. A gift to the RCS benefits the classical music performances in the Series, specifically. Legacy Wall/seats/bricks - $100+ The Bernice L. Cate Legacy Wall was created to recognize commercial and community contributions of the Klamath Basin. A permanent display of lasercut Legacy plaques resides in the RRT's courtyard. Lagacy Plaques are available for $250 per tile, with a one-time design fee of $45. Additionally, courtyard brincks ($100) and theater seats ($500) may be purchased. Legacy Wall, seat and brick donations all benefit the Ragland's general fund.
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he Ross Ragland Theater Guild Vonder Ahe had been a member of segments of the local community. was formed in August, 1989, the Opera Colorado Guild in Denver The Guild was governed by a board a few months after the newly while Rayna Larson had been a of directors made up of elected renovated theater had opened member of the Anchorage (Alaska) members and, over the years, it its doors with a culturally diverse Symphony League. Together, they has continued to serve the theater two-month long Grand Opening were the co-founders of The Ross in many different ways, including Arts Festival, which included a Ragland Theater Guild and they also providing funds for special projects, large-scale community musical served as co-Presidents for the first such as new curtains for the stage, production of The Music Man, a year of its existence. new handrails that assist patrons concert by The Oregon Symphony, performances by The Portland Believing that, in addition to up the stairs, new wooden benches Ballet and the Seattle Repertory providing basic services for that provide seating in the lobby Company along with various other the theater, the newly-formed and many other projects over the presentations. organization should also be an years. active fund-raising group, the The need for an organized group two women began planning the The current membership of the of volunteers to serve as ticket first such event ever sponsored by Guild includes men and women takers and ushers for programmed the Guild, which was "A Hat And from the community who serve events as well as to provide a variety Mask Event" held in the theater on as ticket takers, ramp ushers, seat of services for the benefit of the Saturday, October 28, 1989. Food, ushers, concession workers and theater, including organizing special entertainment and costume prizes merchandise sales personnel for fund-raising events,was recognized were part of the evening, which each event held in the theater. by Ann Vonder Ahe-Cossey, the wife raised approximately $5,000 for the They are supervised by an usher of the theater's general manager, benefit of the theater. coordinator who serves under the and Rayna Larson, a local style and resident house manager. Each decor consultant, whose previous In the spring of 1990, the Guild member of the Guild pays a nominal personal experiences with cultural held an event entitled "A Vintage annual membership fee which helps service groups provided a basis Afternoon" at which tea and baked for the formation of the Ragland's goods were served and vintage to fund Guild events and theater new service organization, The Ross clothing and other items were on projects. Ragland Theater Guild. sale. Again, a substantial sum of money was raised for the benefit of For more information about becoming a member of The Ross Both women had moved to Klamath the theater. Ragland Theater Guild, telephone Falls only a few years earlier and each had been actively involved During it first year of operation, The Bonnie Sims, the theater's volunteer at 541-884-0651, in a cultural service organization Ross Ragland Theater Guild had well coordinator, in her previous hometown. Ann over 200 members, representing all Ext. 18.
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Layer upon layer: Deb Runnels uses transferable patterns for many of her quilt designs. Once a pattern is set, she adds layers of fabric and thread to create an impression of the scene she sees in her mind.
Rogue life: Deb Runnels’ quilt art titled “Autumn on the Rogue” was inspired by childhood memories of growing up near the Rogue River. Stitched illusion: Stitched swirls and layered white fabric convey movement and fluidness in Deb Runnels’ quilt, “With the Currents.”
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STITCHES, from page 37 Although she’ll still occasionally stitch a patterned quilt, Runnels’ style today is more organic. It’s filled with splashes of color, wispy clouds and rolling waves. Contoured ripples and reflections in water accented with shimmering thread are common themes in her works. Runnels draws on years spent teaching Klamath Union High School students the principles and elements of art. After her position was eliminated four years ago, she transitioned from helping students tap into their creativity to developing her own methods. Stashed potential “After I stopped teaching, I realized I had a lot of artwork in my stash that was never developed,” said Runnels, adding that sketches, prints and photographs all can be transferred into fiber art. Runnels said when she initially began quilting, a lot of confusion surrounded her intent. Many acquaintances asked what sizes she could make bed blankets, but the quilts she made were typically much smaller than a bed blanket. In addition to stitching, they often involved applique techniques, such as gluing and fusing fabric together in layers. Redefining ‘quilt’ “I had to rethink the word “quilt,” even though quilt art is an accepted name for this type of sewing method. Even though I’m using some traditional methods, I’ve sort of deconstructed them,” she said. See STITCHES, page 40
Art on ‘canvas’: Deb Runnels uses transferable patterns for many of her quilt designs. Once a pattern is set, she adds layers of fabric and thread to create an impression of the scene she sees in her mind. Creative stock: Deb Runnels keeps fabric and art supplies well stocked at her home studio in Klamath Falls. H&N photos by Lacey Jarrell
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In December, Deb Runnels won the Readers Challenge theme ‘Hands’ for Quilting Arts magazine.
Her quilt, titled ‘Warm Hands,’ shows two hands cupping a large cup of coffee. ‘It’s universal. You offer people a cup of coffee, of warmth. You don’t have to speak any other language to offer something,’ she said.
STITCHES, from page 39 According to Pelican Piecemakers quilt club president, Mary Farekian, traditional patterns often include star patterns, two-colored triangles called flying geese and many other geometric shapes. “Whether it’s traditional or ultra-modern, quilting is for whatever you desire — it’s for whatever your imagination can come up with,” she said. In December, Runnels won the Readers Challenge theme “Hands” for Quilting Arts magazine. Her quilt, titled “Warm Hands,” shows two hands cupping a large cup of coffee. “It’s universal. You offer people a cup of coffee, of warmth. You don’t have to speak any other language to offer something,” she said. In addition to the traditional Form and function: Deb Runnels demonstrates how a handcrafted fabric panel can be attached by magnetic strip to a steel door.
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Outside Inside
Grow fresh herbs and
vegetables in any season By LACEY JARRELL: H&N Staff Reporter
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tick with small plants that grow quickly when planting herbs and other edibles indoors.
According to Steve Ball, owner of Basin Indoor Gardening in Klamath Falls, varieties that do well indoors include basil, cilantro, lettuce, radishes, spinach and mint. “Don’t expect to get a giant beefsteak tomato or a big, nice sweet bell pepper,” Ball said. “Basil is number one. It’s expensive in the grocery store and it grows so fast inside. And when you chop it, it keeps growing,” he said. “I plant it like a carpet and harvest it quickly.” See GROW, page 43
‘Basil is number one. It’s expensive in the grocery store and it grows so fast inside. And when you chop it, it keeps growing. I plant it like a carpet and harvest it quickly.’ — Steve Ball, Basin Indoor Gardening
Indoor crops: Plant varieties that do well indoors include basil, cilantro, lettuce, radishes, spinach and mint, according to Steve Ball, owner of Basin Indoor Gardening in Klamath Falls. H&N photos Steven Silton
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GROW, from page 42 Ball’s wife, Kristi, said sprouts are another favorite for indoor gardeners. Unlike herbs, sprouts don’t require potting soil and need little, if any, light. A quarter cup of seeds germinated in a 1-quart
jar will fill about four of the 4-inch store containers, Ball said. “It really goes a long way,” Kristi said. Kristi pointed out that many vegetable scraps, including lettuce, green onions and celery, can be
CONTAINERS For herbs, use wide, shallow containers. For peppers and tomatoes, use deep containers to ensure plenty of room for root growth. Seedling trays with handmade holes work well for herbs. A plastic children’s pool with a shallow layer of soil can be used to grow multiple indoor crops at once.
regrown into new produce at home. Celery can be regrown by cutting off the edible portion and planting the stump in dirt, and green onions can be similarly done by placing the white bulb in a cup of water. “Those are fun to watch
because they grow really quickly,” she said, adding that green onions grow best if a bit of the green is left on the bulb. Steve Ball offers these tips for growing herbs and vegetables indoors:
LIGHTING
Growing seeds in a windowsill pot doesn’t always work because temperatures can get too hot or light exposure can be too bright. According to Ball, artificial lighting is the key to successfully growing edibles indoors. Fluorescent fixtures, or even a shop light, do just fine — as long as the light is no more than 6 inches from the greens.
Continued on page 44
Right-sized: When growing herbs indoors, Klamath Indoor Gardening owner Steve Ball recommends using wide, shallow containers. H&N photo by Steven Silton
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SOIL
Use a bag of quality potting soil for indoor plants. According to Ball, outdoor dirt holds too much water and can cause root rot, and harmful pests, like aphids and whiteflies, are in outdoor soil. It’s key to start with a fresh bag of dirt, he said.
PLACEMENT
Pests, like spider mites, can live in carpet and on pets. Ball recommended never placing plants on a carpet because even the simple act of walking around can release the mites into the air — and plant containers. At the least, have a liner or a drip tray underneath containers, Ball said. He suggested purchasing an inexpensive card table, a shop light and designating one corner or room for plant growing.
WATER
Tap water often contains chlorine, which can kill young plants and beneficial microorganisms helping the soil. Ball said it’s fine for indoor gardeners to use tap water, but it’s better to use filtered water. If filtered water isn’t available, fill a water container and let it sit for 24 hours. The chlorine will evaporate from the water. ljarrell@heraldandnews.com; @LMJatHandN
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Window to the past Travel through time with recipes from 1917 By NORA AVERY-PAGE: H&N Staff Reporter
A vintage 1917 cookbook, chock full of yummy sounding breads, muffins, cakes, tarts and savory foods, was recently unearthed by an H&N staffer. The cookbook was created by the General Chemical Company to highlight its product Ryzon, “the perfect baking powder.” For the “Ryzon Baking Book,” recipes were collected from the company’s own chefs, culinary
schools, and the average housewife, all using their product. The book is a window into the past: even the language of the recipes is different from what we’re familiar with today, and some of the recipes make it clear that tastes in food have changed. Cold pigeon pie, anyone? How about pork fruit cake? See PAST, page 47
Read it online: A digital copy of the “Ryzon Baking Book,” by Marion Harris Neil is available through the Cornell University Library Internet Archive website at http:// bit.ly/1h4lHnk.
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• Life in 1917 • The “Ryzon Baking Book,” printed in 1917, was a small part of the events of that year. In 1917, the U.S. declared war on Germany, entering World War I, President Woodrow Wilson began his second term, the first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded, and Man o’ War, a legendary champion racehorse, was born.
Elliott Dexter and Mary Pickford in ‘A Romance of the Redwoods’
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Woodrow Wilson inaugurated
Suffragists fighting for women’s right to vote demonstrate outside the White House
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Ryzon New England Nut Bread
Ryzon Sweet Potato Pone
By Mrs. William Stevens, Beverly, Mass.
By Mrs. C.W. Tilden, Los Angeles, Cal.
1/2 cupful (1/4 pound) sugar 1 1/2 cupfuls (3/4 pint) milk 4 level cupfuls (1 pound) flour 6 level teaspoonfuls Ryzon 1 level dessert spoonful (2 level teaspoonfuls) salt 1 level cupful (1/4 pound) chopped walnuts Mix ingredients and allow to stand twenty minutes. Bake in a moderate oven three-quarters of an hour. Sufficient for one medium-sized loaf.
“Ryzon Baking Book,” Marion Harris Neil — 1917
2 cupfuls (1 pint) grated sweet potatoes 1 cupful (1/2 pint) sweet milk 1 level teaspoonful ginger 2 level tablespoonfuls (1 ounce) brown sugar 2 level tablespoonfuls (1 ounce) melted butter 1 1/2 level cupfuls (6 ounces) flour 4 level teaspoonfuls Ryzon 1 level teaspoonful salt Beat first five ingredients thoroughly together. Sift flour, salt and Ryzon together twice, and add to first mixture, beat a minute, turn into buttered baking dish and bake in moderate oven for three-quarters of an hour. Serve in baking dish. This is a spoon bread and should be served as soon as taken from oven. Sufficient for six persons.
PAST, from page 45 Other recipes are beautiful for their simplicity, and the peek at the past they offer. The recipes below are faithfully copied from the original book, but keep in mind they are not as detailed or clear as recipes we would use today. If you try any of these recipes out, let us know! naverypage@heraldandnews.com
See PAST, page 48
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None of these recipes include a precise temperature for cooking, and it’s no wonder: The cookbook has a 1917 copyright, so a home cook was likely using a wood-fired oven. If temperature recommendations are given, the recipes simply say the dish should be prepared in a “hot oven,” “moderate oven,” or a “slow oven.” The cake section of the book explains the importance of knowing your oven’s quirks and cooking capabilities, and recommends using a thermometer to measure the heat. The authors offered this advice: “No matter how carefully the mixture has been prepared, the success or failure of the cake will very much depend upon the proper regulation of the heat of the oven,” the book reads. “Ovens require very close observance; some are inclined to burn at the bottom, while in others the top is the hottest part, and it is only by experience and careful watching that the faults and capabilities of individual ovens can be learned.” The cookbook outlines temperature ranges that can help the modern cook interpret the recipes. A “hot” oven is from 400 to 450 degrees, a “moderate” oven ranges from 300 to 350 degrees, and a “slow” oven should be between 250 and 275 degrees. When in doubt, when testing out these recipes, try baking in a 350 degree oven and keep a very close eye on your creation.
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PAST, from page 47
Ryzon Corn Parker House Rolls
What’s that?
By Mrs. Mary E. Hall, Jamestown, N.Y.
1/2 level cupful (3 ounces) corn meal 2 level tablespoonfuls (1 ounce) sugar 4 level teaspoonfuls Ryzon 3 level cupfuls (3/4 pound) flour 3/4 level teaspoonful salt 2 level tablespoonfuls (1 ounce) butter, or butter substitute 1 cupful (1/2 pint) milk 1 egg
Sift together corn meal, sugar, Ryzon, flour, and salt. Cut in butter. Beat egg well. Add milk, using more milk if necessary, and mix with dry ingredients. Roll onehalf inch thick, butter and turn over to make Parker House Rolls. Bake fifteen minutes, and serve immediately. Sufficient for 16 rolls.
Ryzon ‘Hot-dog’ Dainties By Mrs. John W. Tolson, Washington, D.C.
4 level cupfuls (1 pound) flour 1 level teaspoonful salt 5 level teaspoonfuls Ryzon 1 pound small smoked sausages 4 level tablespoonfuls (2 ounces) lard About 2 cupfuls milk — or milk and water
Brush each sausage with mustard. Sift flour, salt and Ryzon together. Work in lard and gently mix in milk enough to make a smooth dough, soft enough to be handled easily without being stiff. Roll out about 1/4 inch thick. Cut in small squares. Lay one smoked sausage in each square; roll up and fasten securely by pinching dough together. Place in a pan a little distance apart and bake in a quick oven until brown. Sufficient for fourteen dainties.
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These old fashioned recipes often call for some uncommon ingredients not readily available, or familiar, today. Many of the cake recipes call for mace, which is a sibling of the spice nutmeg. Mace is the dried and ground reddish membrane that surrounds the nutmeg seed, and has a stronger, spicier flavor than its sister. Other recipes in the book call for candied citron peel, which is still available through many online retailers. Citron is a citrus fruit that has little or no juicy inner flesh like a lemon or orange. If you can’t find any citron peel, substituting candied orange peel would be more than OK. Other recipes, especially in the breads section of the book, call for graham flour, which now we would more likely call whole wheat flour. It is available through natural food companies, such as Bob’s Red Mill.
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For snowballs: 1/2 cupful (4 ounces) butter 1 level cupful (1/2 pound) sugar 3 1/2 level teaspoonfuls Ryzon 2 1/4 level cupfuls (9 ounces) flour 1/8 teaspoonful salt 1/2 cupful (1 gill) milk 1 teaspoonful orange extract 4 egg whites Hot Marshmallow Sauce: 20 marshmallows. 1 level cupful (1/2 pound) sugar 1/2 cupful (1 gill) water Sherry wine or fruit juice to flavor
For snowballs: Cream butter, add sugar gradually. Sift flour, Ryzon, and salt together, add to first mixture alternately with milk. Add extract, beat egg white to a stiff froth, fold into mixture, and beat well. Fill buttered cups twothirds full, cover with greased papers and steam for thirty-five minutes. Serve hot with sauce. For sauce: Soften marshmallows in a moderate oven but do not brown them. Put sugar and water into a saucepan and boil until syrup spins a thread when tested in cold water or registers 218 F., by candy thermometer. Add marshmallows and beat until mixture is smooth; flavor with sherry wine or fruit juice. Keep hot in a double boiler. If sauce seems too thick add boiling water drop by drop until of the right consistency. Sufficient for ten snowballs. See PAST, page 49
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PAST, from page 48
Ryzon Apriba Loaf
Ryzon White Fruit Cake By Mrs. Barry Burgess, Nashville, Tenn.
By Mrs. C.W. Shaw, Mountainville, N.Y.
1 level cupful (1/2 pint) bacon, fried crisp and chopped fine 1 level cupful (1/2 pint) chopped sour apples 1 level cupful (1/2 pint) boiled rice 1/2 level teaspoonful salt 1/4 level teaspoonful paprika 1 egg, well beaten 1 cupful (1/2 pint) milk 1 level cupful (1/4 pound) flour 1 level teaspoonful Ryzon Put bacon into a basin, add apples, rice, seasonings, egg, milk, and flour sifted with Ryzon. Beat all well together and bake in a well-greased bread pan for thirty minutes, or boil for one hour in equally well-greased baking powder tins. Serve hot, garnished with fried apples, or cold, lightly spread with mayonnaise dressing. The mixture may be served in ramekins. So long as the proportion of flour and Ryzon remain constant, that of the other ingredients may be varied to suit taste and convenience. This dish contains in itself a completely balance ration. It is substantial enough for the dinner of a working man, delicate enough for the digestion of an invalid, simple enough for the plainest cook, and palatable enough to make the family call for more. It may be baked, boiled, or fried; eaten hot, cold, or warmed over.
1 cupful (1/2 pound) butter 3 level cupfuls (1 1/2 pounds) sugar 8 eggs, separated 1 cupful (1/2 pint) milk 2 level teaspoonfuls Ryzon 3 1/2 level cupfuls (14 ounces) flour
1/4 level teaspoonful grated nutmeg 1 level teaspoonful powdered mace 1/4 level teaspoonful salt 2 cocoanuts, grated 6 level cupfuls (1 1/2 lbs.) shredded candied citron peel
Cream butter and sugar thoroughly together, add beaten yolks of eggs, milk, flour sifted with Ryzon, spices and salt, whites of eggs stiffly beaten, cocoanuts and peel. Mix carefully and turn into a greased and floured cake tin and bake in a moderate oven for one and one-fourth hours. Sufficient for twelve to fifteen persons.
Ryzon Almond Icing
Icing option for White Fruit Cake 1 level cupful (1/4 pound) blanched and chopped almonds 4 level tablespoonfuls (4 ounces) sugar 1 level cupful (1/2 pound) sugar 1/2 cupful (1 gill) water 2 egg whites 1/2 level teaspoonful Ryzon 1 teaspoonful rose extract
Brown almonds in oven. Put the four tablespoonfuls of sugar into a small saucepan and stir over the fire until brown, add almonds, cool and pound. Boil sugar and water for five minutes, add pounded almonds, pour onto beaten whites of eggs mixed with Ryzon, add extract, beat until thick enough to spread. Sufficient for one cake.
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Recipes with a taste of home T By LEE JUILLERAT: H&N Regional Editor
here are times when some of the best memories stem from food eaten and shared with friends, especially when those friends are preparing something that’s special to them. Sometimes the meals are prepared
in kitchens, on backyard barbecues or over campfires. Some of the recipes are scribbled on note cards, neatly typed or in cookbooks splattered with recipe drippings. Maybe that’s why they taste like home.
Happy meals.
Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake A group of us preparing to venture into some of the remote caves at Lava Beds National Monument were treated to this hearty, yesI’ll-take-seconds (and thirds) cake prepared by Sarah Bone. It’s her recipe that inspired this collection. Topping: 1/2 cup flour. 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed. 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts. Cake: 2 cups flour. 2 tsp. baking powder. 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. 1/2 tsp. baking soda. 1/4 tsp. salt. 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened. 1 cup sugar. 2 eggs. 1 cup pumpkin puree. 1 tsp. vanilla. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-inch, round cake pan. See TASTE, page 53
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Campfire Beans
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From Jerry Shelhamer
Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake, cont. Topping preparation: Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly; stir in nuts. Cake preparation: Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Spoon half of batter into prepared cake pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup topping over batter. Spoon remaining batter evenly over topping; sprinkle with remaining topping. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Huckleberry scones Steve Mark, Crater Lake National Park historian, flavors his trips with his own snacks. Here’s one he’s willing to share. Mark instructs: All you do is get some Butte Creek Mill scone mix and add 3/4 cup of huckleberries, then follow directions. I use local eggs, some yogurt, coldpressed olive oil and butter as wet ingredients, then the 2 1/2 cups of scone mix and berries. Turns out great and can be consumed with some of Mary Hyde’s Klamath plum jam, mmm ...
2 large cans pork and beans. 1/2 cup chopped green peppers. 1/2 cup minced onion. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/2 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup hot salsa or hot sauce (or mild varieties, depending on taste). Cook in pan or skillet near campfire until hot through and through and vegetables are tender.
Poke Bread From Jeff Pulfer Place thawed frozen bread dough on a short broom handle, poke over the fire and cook. When cooked, fill hole with peanut butter or jam.
‘Sure-Fire Trail Treats,’ Tom Lake’s Volunteer Crew Tom Lake is the former trails supervisor for the Modoc National Forest’s South Warner Wilderness Area. During overnight outings with volunteers to do trail work, he and his wife, Ruth, the camp’s head cook, served meals using some of their own — and volunteers’ — recipes. After hiking, riding and repairing trails, everything tasted good. Some of my favorites, including some chosen for reasons other than their culinary excellence, include:
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Sourdough Pancakes Granola From Tom’s Camp Cook (Ruth Lake) 6 cups rolled oats. 1/2 cup bran flakes. 1 1/2 cups nuts. 1 1/2 cups raisins. 1/2 cup oil. 2 tsp. vanilla. 1 cup wheat germ. 1 cup shredded coconut. 1 cup sesame seeds. 1 cup sunflower seeds. 3/4 cup honey. Bake uncovered in 325 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring two to three times. Remove from oven. Stir occasionally while cooling. Store in airtight containers.
From Gary Gooch Pour sourdough out of crock, let rest 20 seconds. Add 2 handfuls of flour, if hand is medium-size. Wipe hand on overalls. Add 1/2 handful sugar. Add middle finger and thumb of salt. Add 1 egg and cooking oil — let it run 1/10th of a second. Stir to beat the dickens. Heat griddle to 208 degrees. Add thumb, index and middle fingers of soda. Beat like the dickens again and bake. Makes 10 cakes.
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Savory Stuffed Squash 2 medium-sized squash. 1 cup raw brown rice and 1 3/4 cups water. 1 Tbsp. butter. 1 1/2 cups minced onion. 2 medium garlic cloves. 2 medium tart apples, diced. 3 large navel oranges. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. 1/2 tsp. allspice. 1 tsp. salt. 2 Tbsp. honey or brown sugar. 1 cup chopped almonds. Top with ginger sauce.
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Cookies (and more)
Peanut Butter Crunchies
My daughter, Molly, has always been an excellent and creative cook. She had some good teachers, including her mom and me, and teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School. The yummers Peanut Butter Crunchies were part of a “Cookies” collection made when she was in the third grade. The savory stuffed squash, and many other savory meals, came many years later.
3/4 cup butter or margarine. 3/4 cup peanut butter. 1 egg. 1 cup sugar. 1/4 cup milk. 3 cups flour. Beat butter and peanut butter until well mixed. Add sugar and egg. Mix well. Add flour alternately with milk. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Stamp. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Zara’s Rare Roast Beef My brother’s wife, Zara, is known for her incredible meals. So when I was presented with a large beef rib roast — and because I’ve heard for years about her to-drool-for recipe — I asked for help. And, yes, it was deliciousssss. 1 beef rib roast, any size. Salt. Pepper. Garlic cloves. Let roast stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes per pound. Thoroughly preheat oven to 500 degrees. Season roast with salt, pepper and rub thoroughly with cut cloves of garlic (stick a few into the meat as well, but take them out when carving). Put the roast in a shallow roasting pan fat side up. Put in the oven and cook uncovered for 5 minutes per pound, then turn off the heat. Do Not Open The Oven! Leave the meat in the unopened oven for at least 2 hours. Roast will be crusty on the outside and rare inside.
Welsh lamb, via China I was visiting my late Aunt Dilys in Caerphilly, Wales. Also visiting Dilys was Sophia Au, who shuffled between Wales and China while her husband was working on an advanced degree. Together they concocted a leg of lamb that made me drool. Leg or shoulder of lamb. Rosemary. Mint. Black pepper. Honey. Red wine. Rub them in well. Leave it marinating overnight or at least 2 hours. Before putting in a 180 degree oven, rub oil on the lamb. Cook uncovered for a half-hour then uncover for remaining time — use a meat thermometer to determine when it’s done. The same recipe can be used for beef, but swap thyme and sage for mint.
Lamb Patties on Pita Bob and Carole Fisher raise Navajo churro sheep, which are prized for their low fat content
and excellent flavor, on their Juniper Ridge Ranch near Bonanza. I buy a lamb a year because the taste is far superior to any lamb sold at grocery stores. The lambs are generally available November through April. Email carole@ juniperridgeranch.com for information. 2 lbs. ground lamb. 4 cloves garlic, minced. ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (1/4 cup dried). 1 1/2 tsp. cumin. Salt and pepper. 1 egg. 1 Tbsp. olive oil. 6 Tbsp. feta cheese, crumbled. 6 lettuce leaves. 12 slices cucumber. 6 Tbsp. Greek yogurt. Combine ingredients through egg, gently (do not over mix). Form 5 to 6 patties, making a depression on one side to reduce shrinkage. Coat a hot cast-iron pan with olive oil and cook patties, 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness. When nearly done, add feta cheese to each patty and cover. Meanwhile, slit pita bread and line with lettuce, add patties, cucumber slices and top with yogurt.
Sourdough Chocolate Cake I’ve been making sourdough waffles, breads and cakes for decades. My starter mix is more than 40 years old, and came from friends who said it dated back nearly a hundred years in
their family. Before bread machines, I made loaves of bread from scratch every other Sunday, a day-long project. Friends, who just “happened” to stop by about the time the batch was done, reciprocated by giving me a large, hand-thrown bowl that I still use for making cakes and waffles. The recipe for this sourdough chocolate cake is from my well-used book, “Backcountry Cooking,” which is spotted with probably every ingredient in the recipe. (I don’t always follow the recipe — some extra chocolate often finds it way in. I often double or triple the recipe and store the extra cakes in the freezer. The recipe calls for frosting, but as a chocoholic, I just slather it with layers of chocolate ice cream instead.) 1/2 cup thick sourdough starter. 1 1/2 cups flour. 1 cup water. 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk. Mix and let ferment 2 to 3 hours in a warm place until bubbly and there is a clean, sour milk odor. Add: 1 tsp. cinnamon. 1 1/2 tsp. soda. 2 eggs. 3 squares melted chocolate. 1 cup sugar. 1/2 cup shortening. 1/2 tsp. salt. 1 tsp. vanilla. Cream shortening, sugar, flavorings, salt and soda. Add eggs one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Combine creamed mixture and melted chocolate with sourdough mixture. Stir 300 strokes, or mix at low speed until blended. Pour into 2 layer pans or 1 larger pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
From the Tules to the Table “From the Tules to the Table” is a cookbook prepared by Trudy Eastman of Tulelake. I have the sixth edition. Like a Thanksgiving turkey, it’s stuffed with recipes — appetizer and party fare, soups and salads, main dishes, sauces and dressings, fish and seafood, duck/geese and upland game, large and small game — and desserts. Following are two dessert recipes, including one I doubt has ever been tested.
Rhubarb Crunch In the bottom of a 9- by 9-inch glass pan place: 3 cups cut up rhubarb. After mixing, pour over rhubarb: 6 Tbsp. margarine, 1 tsp. baking powder, pinch salt, 1/2 to 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. See TASTE, page 56
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Plum Duff
This one comes with a story about William the Conqueror, an avid hunter. According to the book, “He would top off his good days with a big bowl of plum duff and then, by what was called bow and arrow skeet, shoot the empty bowl off the cook’s head. Historians tell us he was a lousy shot. This festivity came to an end because, although the game was a lot of fun, the food got so bad for a lack of experienced cooks that it became nearly inedible. A quaint inscription on a gravestone in a rural English churchyard tells the story of those times:
Here lie the bone of John Gray
William the Conqueror
A cook for old King Billionaire John didn’t think by the way he went That it was entirely all God’s will Bill had placed the bowl on John’s head Took an arrow from his quiver And with sure and deadly aim Bulls-eye! Square right in the liver A cry went up from the noblemen Good shot! Bill! Good hit! You missed the bowl by only 3 feet You’re improving quite a bit!
The recipe: 10 lbs. plums. 50 lbs. pudding. 200 gallons of rum. “Serve in a smoky baronial hall filled with drunken noblemen, snapping dogs and a full complement of tavern tarts with plunging décolletages. A nice effect is having the cook peer out apprehensively from the kitchen.”
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Quintessentials A close-up look at personalities who help make the Basin a great place to live
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Face to face: Rich Bergstrom is president of the Klamath County Cultural Coalition and helped fire around 250 tiles made by children around the Basin. The tiles are part of a project titled “Faces of Diversity” and will be a permanent installation at the South Suburban Library.
Meet Rich Bergstrom: Klamath County Cultural Coalition president By STEVEN SILTON
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he Klamath County Cultural Coalition, led by Rich Bergstrom, disburses grants to dozens of deserving causes throughout the Basin to promote the arts, humanities and history for all. Bergstrom joined the Coalition in 2008 after being elected president at his first meeting. “I knew a lot of people at the meeting and it really appealed to me right away,” he said. Since the coalition formed in 2005, they’ve given out grants totaling over
$100,000, according to Bergstrom. This year 16 groups received grants ranging from $250 to $900. Bergstrom said he enjoys getting together with the board to read the applications and help with whatever amount of grant funding they can afford. “In a couple previous years we’ve actually been able to give grants to every applicant,” said Bergstrom. Before heading up the cultural coalition, Bergstrom taught art at Brixner Middle School, which has since lost their art program, and an adult pottery class at Klamath Community College. “There was a time when Henley had two full-time art teachers,” said Bergstrom, “Now they have one part time.”
The coalition gives grants to advance the arts for people of all ages, but they also focus on getting art back in schools through artist in residence programs. One of Bergstrom’s favorite funding opportunities was to the Ross Ragland Theater’s summer youth program. “Some of these kids are seeing plays for the first time ever. It’s really great to give back like that,” he said. In the future, Bergstrom hopes Klamath can build an art center for everything from classes and galleries to studio space for artists and performers. “It’s been talked about for years, but got caught in the economic
downturn,” he said, “But I think the time is right to get it started.” Aside from his work with the cultural coalition, Bergstrom still does his own pottery as well. He has a kiln at home, where he helped fire around 250 tiles made by children throughout the Basin. The tiles are part of the “Faces of Diversity” project — an element of the larger “Art of Survival” program coming to the Favell Museum in May to remember the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The “Faces of Diversity” tiles will later be displayed as a permanent installation at the South Suburban Library.
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If you’re out on the Williamson, Wood or Sprague rivers or their tributaries and hear a loud “slap!” sound from the water, you’ve probably just heard a beaver. “They have that big, flat tail,” said Jon Muir, assistant wildlife biologist at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Klamath office. “They will swim around and get startled and will slap the water. It makes a big noise. It can be startling. That’s their way to startle you. They’ll slap their tail and then dive.” Muir said beavers aren’t dangerous, but are common in Oregon — and Klamath County. They can be found in the bigger rivers — Williamson, Wood and Sprague — and their tributaries. “They’re attracted to the sound of moving water,” Muir said. That’s where the beavers will build their dams, which look like a pile of sticks. Another common sign is willow bushes that have been chewed on by beavers. “They have very unique dentures. Their two front teeth are chisel shaped,” Muir said. “You’ll see the round stick of a willow bush will be chipped to a point.” Muir said beavers are associated with healthy river systems because of the effect their dams have on the waterways. Beavers will enter a stream system, build dams and create large areas of standing water. When the beavers exhaust the food source, they move on. Their old dams breach and the river begins to flow more freely. Where the standing water was, it leaves “highly mineralized deposits” in the flood areas, Muir said. “It fertilizes the ground for riparian plants,” he said. “The cycle takes several decades. They are an integral part of a lot of healthy systems around here.”
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Beaver ◗ Beavers eat the inside layer of bark in sticks, called cambium ◗ An average male beaver is about 60 pounds, though they can be larger ◗ An average female beaver is about 40 pounds ◗ Beavers do not hibernate, but they may be less active in the winter ◗ The beaver is the Oregon state animal
Snowbrush ◗ Snowbrush also is known as Rhamnaceae ◗ Plant height: two feet to 11 feet ◗ Flowers occur in clusters at the end of branches ◗ Snowbrush flourishes after fire
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“This evergreen shrub will greet you with an intoxicating, spicy fragrance when you brush against it on hot summer days,” the website Hansen’s Northwest Native Plant Database states about the evergreen shrub, snowbrush. The five-petaled flowers are small and white, like snow, according to “Common Plants of the Upper Klamath Basin.” The flowers grow in dense clusters at the end of branches. “Foliage has a pleasant smell, fixes nitrogen and can be abundant after a hot fire, germinating from seed burned in the soil over 100 years,” the book states. It grows in open woods, brushy sites and in most elevations, according to the Pacific Northwest Wildflowers website. Snowbrush has round, smooth, shiny leaves. The plant grows from two to 11 feet tall. Snowbrush flowers in late spring and early summer. Learn more online: Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: pnwflowers.com Hansen’s Northwest Native Plant Database: nwplants.com
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On the calendar around the region On the calendar in the Klamath Falls area through May 31: Saturday, April 12 ◗ Miss Klamath County & Miss
City of Sunshine 2014 Pageant, 7 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater. Tickets are $25 per person. Monday, April 14 ◗ Monday Night at the Movies presents Best of the Northwest Film Festival, 7 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater. Free admission with a $5 donation is suggested to help cover royalty costs. Thursday, April 17 ◗ A lecture on nationally known artist Roy Andersen will be at 2 p.m. in the Favell Museum. A $5 donation will be appreciated but not required. Friday, April 18 ◗ “Mama Mia” sing-a-long at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St. The show will begin with a vocal warm-up, followed by instructions on how to use a free goody bag during the film. Costumes encouraged. Tickets are $15 each. Saturday, April 19 ◗ A community choir, under the direction of James Hurst, will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at 6 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 230 N. 10th St. Thursday, April 24 ◗ A program on tree ring research will be presented at 7 p.m. through the Klamath County Museum. A study reveals long periods of drought have occurred in the Klamath Basin over the past 1,000 years. Two researchers will present a report to the Klamath County Historical Society. Location to be announced. Saturday, April 26 ◗ Jefferson State Shooting Association Gun Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Admission $5. ◗ Children’s Learning Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Klamath County Fairgrounds in exhibit hall No. 1. Admission is $1 per child or $3 for a family. ◗ “Little Bunny Foo-Foo,” presented by the Little Linkville players at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St., 1 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person. Sunday, April 27 ◗ Jefferson State Shooting Associa-
tion Gun Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Admission is $5. ◗ “Little Bunny Foo-Foo,” presented by the Little Linkville players at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St., 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person. ◗ Klamath Chorale concert, 2 p.m. in the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St. The chorale celebrates the 50th anniversary of the “British Invasion” in the 1960s with a concert of all British music. Tickets are $12. Tuesday, April 29 ◗ Free admission to the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main St., during Free Museum Week through May 3. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 ◗ Free admission to the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main St., during Free Museum Week through May 3. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 1 ◗ Free admission to the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main St., during Free Museum Week through May 3. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 2 ◗ Free admission to the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main St., during Free Museum Week through May 3. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◗ High Desert Trail Riders & Wilderness Skills Clinic, gates open at noon, Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Free admission. Saturday, May 3 ◗ High Desert Trail Riders & Wilderness Skills Clinic, gates open at 8 a.m., Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Free admission. ◗ Free admission to the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main St., during Free Museum Week through May 3. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◗ Performance by musician and singer Amanda Stott, 7:30 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater. Tickets are $29, $23 and $19. ◗ “Little Bunny Foo-Foo,” presented by the Little Linkville players at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St., 1 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person. Sunday, May 4 ◗ High Desert Trail Riders & Wilderness Skills Clinic, gates open at 8 a.m., Klamath County Fairgrounds
Event Center. Free admission. ◗ “Little Bunny Foo-Foo,” presented by the Little Linkville players at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St., 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person. Friday, May 9 ◗ “Jitters,” a Canadian play based on the trials and tribulations of a provincial theater company as it approaches opening night of its latest production, 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11 with student, senior and military discounts available. Saturday, May 10 ◗ Klamath Dog Fanciers Show, starting at 9 a.m. at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. Sunday, May 11 ◗ Klamath Dog Fanciers Show, starting at 9 a.m. at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. Monday, May 12 ◗ “Steel Magnolias” 7 p.m. at Monday Night at the Movies in the Ross Ragland Theater. No admission charge, but donations will be accepted. Friday, May 16 ◗ Dancing with Your Stars of Klamath Falls, 7:30 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St. Professionals from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company will pair with eight well-known Klamathians for a fun competition. Tickets are $29, $23 and $19. ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. Saturday, May 17 ◗ Klamath Dog Fanciers Agility Trials, Klamath County Fairgrounds Events Center. ◗ Taste of Klamath, 5:30 p.m. at the Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St. Sample the best food and drinks the Basin has to offer. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. Sunday, May 18 ◗ Klamath Dog Fanciers Agility
Trials, Klamath County Fairgrounds Events Center. Thursday, May 22 ◗ Chasing the Yellow Rails — a program on efforts to relocate 50 yellow rail historic markers placed nearly 40 years ago will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Klamath County Museum by John Fortune, Jack Inman and Todd Kepple at the meeting of the Klamath County Historical Society. Friday, May 23 ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. Saturday, May 24 ◗ Captain Jack Memorial Day Rodeo and Powwow, grand entry at noon and 7 p.m. at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena. Free admission. ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. Sunday, May 25 ◗ Captain Jack Memorial Day Rodeo and Powwow, grand entry at noon at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena. Free admission. Friday, May 30 ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. Saturday, May 31 ◗ “Jitters,” 7:30 p.m. at the Linkville Playhouse, 201 Main St. Tickets are $14 to $11. ◗ Rockhounding outing geared for families with children through the Klamath County Museum will be at 10 a.m. in Klamath Falls. Participants are asked to gather at the NEW Corp. parking lot off Dan O’Brien Way. The event is cosponsored by the Klamath Rock and Arrowhead Club.
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