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Halcyon days of December. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe
Outdoor temperatures for December measured with a Davis Vantage Vue weather station located on the Wood River Canal.
January 5th, 2015 Volume 12, Issue 1
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Tai Chi practice will begin at the Chiloquin Community Center on Friday 16th January starting at 10 am and will be offered weekly thereafter. Tai Chi practice is helpful in improving balance and is relaxing. Everyone is welcome as this practice is gentle. No equipment or "workout clothing" is needed. Just be there. Any questions? Call Sandi Selk at 541.281.4572
FREE MENDING LIBRARY “A stitch in time saves nine.” Mending while you wait: tears repaired, patches applied, buttons replaced, hems redone…..etc. Community Center Lobby, January 14th 11 AM to 2 PM I like to mend and have done it for friends and family for years. Now that I’m retired, I’d like to share my small talent with my community as well. Hope to see you there.
Rockin Rolls Bakery Located on 1st Ave, next to Kirchers Hardware, Rockin Rolls will be open on Thursday, Friday and possibly Saturday mornings, until sold out. New windows are coming in the middle of the month, but in the meantime, inside you will find Maple Bars...Croughbars... Cinnamon Rolls ... Cupcakes... Potato Soup with grilled sourdough jalapeño bread......
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Community Calendars The 2015 Community Calendars are here at the library for those who have ordered calendars. We would like the calendars to be picked up as soon as possible. Be sure to have one of the staff cross off your name on the master list. There will be some extra copies for sale for $4.50 each. We want to give a big THANK YOU to our advertisers. You make it possible for FOCL to make our library such a great place to come to.
Wintering ground surveys happening this month! Biologists will be counting waterfowl in low-flying planes in Oregon and Washington. Since 1935 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies have conducted the Midwinter Waterfowl Survey across the nation. Surveys include low altitude flights over concentrations of waterfowl across a large portion of each state. Visitors to National Wildlife Refuges in Oregon and Washington should be aware that low-flying aircraft likely have a biologist or two inside, counting the ducks and geese below. The survey provides information on population trends, distribution on the wintering grounds, and habitat use. For more information about the Midwinter Waterfowl Survey please visit: http://bit.ly/1wQ3s0g
Does your family own forested land? Are you sometimes in need of accurate tax information related to forestland ownership? Here's a great tax symposium coming up Jan. 26th just for you! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-tax-symposium-understanding-oregons-family-forest-tax-landscape-tickets-13226880957
This week for Chiloquin from NOAA: An air stagnation advisory remains in effect until 10 am pst Thursday. * synopsis: high pressure will strength and remain over southwest Oregon through at least thursday...resulting in continued stagnant air in the valleys. * impacts: increasing pollution will cause air quality to deteriorate. These conditions may make breathing more difficult for those with health conditions. * view the hazard area in detail at http://go.usa.gov/zyv5 Precautionary/preparedness actions... An air stagnation advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an airmass across the advisory area...pollution will increase.
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Check out the differences in snow cover. While we're still below average for snow pack in our area, 2015 is starting out with more snow cover than 2014 did. Let's hope for more snow in the next few months! Satellite images courtesy: http://ge.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/
2014 is the warmest year on record for the Medford airport using daily average temperatures. Fun fact... The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth by human observers was -128 degrees in Antarctica .
And while the northern hemisphere takes a break from fires, fire season is well under way in places like Australia where in temperatures of 112F, this rampant bushfire is blanketing the City of Adelaide in thick smoke.
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12-step
Journey to Wholeness Weekly: Thursday 6-7pm
117 S Lalo Street, Chiloquin
(Seventh-day Adventist Church)
Are you ready for change? Whatever your issue:
*gambling *drugs *food *alcohol *control *whatever…
…take your life back, starting January 1, 2015
For more information: 541-891-6168 “You have shown me the path of life. Psalms 16:11”
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LaZ-Boy Rocker/Recliner, Large, Burgundy Leather for $75.00. Was purchased at Carlson's. 541-331-6434
Need kindling-size firewood? Free for the taking, all you want kindling-sized firewood. Call 541-783-2234
2 padded mattress covers for double sized bed. Free. 541-783-2234
WESCO Treadmill, $10.00, you haul. Ask for Louise, 541-783-3131
Schwinn Rower, Excellent condition, $40.00, you haul. Ask for Louise, 541-783-3131
There is no charge for placing ads in the ChiloquinNews Marketplace. If you wish to place an ad, please email it to [email protected] by Sunday afternoon. Classified ads will be run for one month. You will find the expiration date to the far right of your ad. If you wish to extend the ad, please send an email the week before the ad expires.
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Your empty ink cartridges! By recycling ink cartridges Two Rivers Gallery is able to offset much of the cost of office supplies. Please bring your empty cartridges to the gallery Tuesday-Saturday 11AM – 4 PM Thank You!!!
Updated 12/28/2014 Submit events for inclusion to [email protected]
For listings of recurring events and events for the fall, see the full Event List at http://chiloquin.com/events-calendar/
DATE EVENT DESC LOCATION/CONTACT
Jan. 8 7:30 PM
Classical series presentation
Rufus Choi, an energized pianist, performs with a soulful passion and distinctive interpretive choices
Ross Ragland Theater
Jan. 9 Winema Hoo Hoo Crab Feed
Klamath County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall #2 541 882-7559
Jan. 10 Winter Gala Lakeview
Jan 10 Rockin’ ER Winter Series Rodeo
Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center 541 591-1373 541 591-1423
Jan. 11 2 – 6 PM
Spud & Salad Fundraiser Benefit for a Round Lake woman whose home was destroyed by fire, also killing her husband. Baked potato & salad, raffle.
Knights of Columbus hall.
Jan. 11 Bridal Fair Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 884-0114
Jan. 15 7 PM
Vocal performance Genevieve Predmore is accompanied by the smooth acoustic guitarist Marv Strom, for a mix of the vintage, new, and blue
Ross Ragland Cultural Center
Jan. 17 Shriner’s Crab Feed Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 882-3471
Jan. 17 Youth Play Outdoors Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center 541 281-2224
Jan. 17 Winter Gala & Awards. Sponsored by Lakeview Chamber of Commerce
Lakeview 541 947-6040
Jan. 22 – 31 Stage musical, winter community presentation
“Kiss Me Kate” Ross Ragland Theater
Jan. 24 Rockin’ ER Winter Series Rodeo
Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center 541 591-1373 541 591-1423
Jan. 24 8 AM – 4 PM
Family Ice Fishing Workshop
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will show anglers how to make the best of snowy, icy conditions. This will be a family friendly workshop open to adults, couples and families with children at least nine-years-old. Participants will learn all the ice fishing basics – safety on the ice, appropriate gear and how to use it, and how to care for and clean their catch. The cost of the
Lake of the Woods For more information about the workshop, and to register, go to the ODFW website.
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workshop is $52 per adult and $12 per child under age 18. This includes the use of equipment, instruction and lunch. The registration deadline is Jan. 16, 2015. Children under 13 years old do not need a fishing license to participate, but adults must have a valid Oregon fishing license and youth ages 14-17 will need an Oregon juvenile angling license. Youth must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Jan. 31 Ice Dreams Ice skating spectacular Bill Collier Ice Arena
February, 2015
Feb. 7
Merrill-Malin Crab Feed Merrill Civic Center 541 798-5161
Feb. 7 7:30 PM
Musical performance Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas Ross Ragland Theater
Feb. 12 – 15 Winter Wings Festival Approximately 30 guided field trips with knowledgeable birders and nature photographers. Workshops. Special presentations.
www.winterwingsfest.org.
Feb. 14 Crab Feed Merrill
Feb. 14 7:30 PM
Musical performance Katie Harman and Friends. . . Love, Italian Style. A mix of Italian Opera, show tunes, and jazz standards.
Ross Ragland Theater
Feb. 17 5:30 PM
Stage performance for kids
Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure.
Ross Ragland Theater
Feb. 21 5:30 PM
Red Tie Romp A night of Broadway music, scrumptious food, and fun to raise money for the Ragland’s education program.
Ross Ragland Theater
Feb 23 7 PM
Monday night at the movies.
Free showing of The Good, The Bad, The Weird, Preceded with dialogue and Q &
Ross Ragland Theater
Feb. 28 7:30 PM
Musical performance The Beatles Tribute: Yesterday. Ross Ragland Theater
March, 2015
March 6 7:30 PM
Musical performance Gator Nation. An original mix of Zydeco and Cajun hit from the past, alongside modern New Orleans R & B
Ross Ragland Theater
March 12 7 PM
Musical performance Tony Bennett Tribute. Pianist Robin Schwartz hosts information about Mr. Bennett’s Grammy and Emmy award-winning career, music, influences, and personal life.
Ross Ragland Cultural Center
March 13 – 14 Irish Days Lakeview
March 14 7:30 PM
Musical performance Shotgun Wedding, a City Country Band. Ross Ragland Theater
March 16 Merrill Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
March 16 7 PM
Monday night at the movies.
The Best of the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival
Ross Ragland Theater
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day dinner Merrill
March 19 7:30 PM
Musical performance Recycled Percussion. Junk rock music. Ross Ragland Theater
March 21 7:30 PM
Musical performance The Portland Opera: Evening of Passion.
Ross Ragland Theater
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April, 2015
April 12 7:30 PM
Musical performance The Young Musicians of Excellence Recital. High School musicians providing a variety of vocal and instrumental talent.
Ross Ragland Theater
April 13, 14 Irish Days Lakeview 541 947-6040
April 16 5:30 PM
Stage presentation Norman Foote. A mix of puppets, witty wordplay, music and comedy.
Ross Ragland Theater
April 20 7 PM
Monday night at the movies
Free showing of The Silence of the Lambs
Ross Ragland Theater
April 23 7 PM
Stage performance Taming of the Shrew Ross Ragland Cultural Center
April 24 7:30 PM
Musical performance Tiller’s Folly, a trio of storytellers using acoustic roots music
Ross Ragland Theater
May, 2015
May 3 2 PM
Musical performance Klamath Chorale: We’re All Wet. Featuring songs that have a water theme.
Ross Ragland Theater
May 7 7:30 PM
Musical performance Mike Aiken. Various styles including folks, country, rock and roots.
Ross Ragland Theater
May 10 2 PM
Musical performance Pianist Emile Pandolfi. Ross Ragland Theater
May 16 Children’s Fair Alturas, CA 530 233-4434
May 16 5:30 PM
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Annual Taste of Klamath
A showcase and celebration of the best culinary treats the basin has to offer.
Ross Ragland Theater
May 30 11 AM – 3 PM
Link River Festival Family friendly event along Link River with booths that feature historical information on canyon use, cultural significance, environmental and geological importance, and recreational opportunities, as well as food booths and special activities. Passports for kids gives an opportunity for raffle prizes plus coupons for local businesses.
Along Link River [email protected]
Tech Fair at the Library Main Branch Tuesday, January 13th 1:30 - 4:30PM South Suburbs Branch Tuesday, January 31st 1:30 - 4:30PM Library staff will help patrons in these drop in sessions learn how to download library materials such as e-books and e-audio books to their Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook, tablet, and other device. Visitors are encouraged to bring their personal laptops, e-readers with USB cables, smartphones, and MP3 audio players. Visitors can also use laptops provided by the library to explore resources available on the library’s website with help from library staff. Things to bring: library card, Amazon login information, Apple login information, and a fully charged device.
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Healthcare.gov Application Fair / Cover Oregon Tuesday, January 6th 11:00AM - 6:00PM Coordinated by the Oregon Health Authority to give extra help to the Open Door staff who have been running our drop-in help sessions on Wednesdays. Cover Oregon/Healthcare.gov Certified Assistors will be available to answer questions, provide information and help with enrollment on the new Healthcare.gov health insurance marketplace at the downtown library.
Fish Lake Resort – Open Fri., Sat. & Su.n until Oct 19. Closed until Nov 14. 949-8500 www.FishLakeResort.net. Crystalwood Lodge –Full-lodge retreats and family gatherings throughout the year. [email protected] or 541-381-2322. Lake of the Woods Resort – Moving toward winter operations. 1-866-201-4194. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com. Rocky Point Resort – Closed for the season 356-2287. Odessa Store – Open 9 AM – 6 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. 541 356-2272. Crater Lake B & B – Open all year with lodging and great food by Janet. 866 517-9560 www.craterlakebandb.com Dump open – Sat., 8:30 – 4, Library & Quilt – Tuesdays, 9 – noon.
Valentines Day Brunch
When: Saturday, February 14
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Time: 10 am – 12 pm.
Where: Sprague River Community Center
What’savailable:quiche, frittata, biscuits and gravy, fruit salad and beverages
(Also available - our delectable candies, including those sinful Truffles!)
Donation: $5/Adults, $3/Children
Sponsored by the Lioness Club of Sprague River!
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Winter Give-A-Way
Are you or someone you know... Doubled up or couch surfing?
Sleeping in your car on the street or camping?
Living in motels, hotels?
Sleeping in transitional or emergency shelter?
Or living in a place not meant for humans?
If so then please attend our two hour event where individuals and families will have access to new or gently used winter jackets,
blankets, winter hats and gloves. Items will be available to those in attendance while supplies last. There will also be free
refreshments.
Event Location:
Sprague River Community Center
Sprague River Highway
Thursday, January 29, 2015
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Moccasin Hill Fire Benefit Concert ThisconcertwillprovideassistancetothosethatlosttheirhomesduringtheMoccasinHillfire.It’sbeingsponsoredandsupported
bytheKlamathCountyFairgrounds,DenhamMusicandisbeingproducedby“CowboyBob”.
Music will be provided all dayandthere’llbehourlyraffles.Ticketswillbesoldfor$1or6for$5.
Date: February 14, 2015
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Klamath County Fairgrounds, Bldg. #1
Menu: Spaghetti Feed (spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and drinks)
Cost: Donation
Tell your friends and come on out to have a good time and help folks that can use your help.
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ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-783-3879) or Morna Bastian (541-783-2542 or [email protected]). Linus Quilters meet the last Friday of the month from 11:00 AM into the afternoon, at Two Rivers Gallery
EXERCISE CLASS
at the Chiloquin Community Center. NO CHARGE - Donations to CVIP gratefully accepted but not required.
Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance
Fitness class are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am with Functional Fitness thru Dance. Jean Sinclair leads the class.
Functional Fitness thru Dance will have emphases on cardio and moving to the music.
If you need more information contact Jean @ 541.591.9231
Alcoholics Anonymous Arrowhead Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 301 Chiloquin Blvd. Chiloquin Christian Center every Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm. All are welcome. We have step study and Big book meetings. Youth are encouraged to come. Please contact Pastor Seybold at 541-783-2344 for the church. We hope to see you here.
Bipolar and depression support group Weekly in person and online meetings. For information go to: http://www.meetup.com/BipolarCommunityProject/
Zumba Come and party with us! ZUMBA is a fun way to party into shape. ZUMBA fuses Latin style music with high energy aerobic moves and a variety of different dance styles that will make you forget you are working out. Anyone at any fitness level can participate in a ZUMBA Fitness class.
Where : Chiloquin Elementary Gym When: Every Tues & Thurs 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Cost: Your first class is always free (see instructor at beginning of class) $5 per class (Drop In) Package Purchase available (CHEAPER this way) Instructor: Veronica Kovack Email: [email protected] Ph: 541 783 3591 ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license.
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FCE (Family and Community Education) Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:30. Meetings are open to all. We have a pot luck each month along with the lessons presented by a member. For the location and directions to the next meeting, please call Sandie Bolyard at 541-892-2336. Locally, FCE raises money for college scholarships for our Chiloquin High School Seniors. Money is raised through fund-raising projects such as a Thanksgiving turkey dinner fixings raffle with tickets being sold at Kirchers Hardware; Christmas Boutique at the Chiloquin Community Center; Kaleidoscope of Learning at Mazama High School in Klamath Falls. We are very active in our community and you will find FCE volunteers at many local events. Oregon FCE is a non-profit organization of volunteers who have worked on such issues as improving sanitary requirements in hospitals, women’s labor laws, requirements for high school teachers, and funding for the state library. Nationally, we began the school hot lunch program and pushed for bookmobile libraries. FCE asked for and got money from the legislature to fund an OSU research study on the dental caries problem in Oregon. We’ve studied our county governments and monitored their activities; worked on county and state fair boards to improve their quality; sponsored programs on rural road safety, farm safety, home safety, bike safety, Defensive Driving courses, campaigns to get the drunk drivers off the road, and child seatbelt laws. Current educational programs focus on the environment, children and television, literacy, and global issues. Current concerns include addressing the growing need for food banks, for shelters for the homeless, and for reducing the violence against women and children. Oregon FCE members donate thousands of volunteer hours and dollars to these causes.
Woodland Park Special Road District The road serves about 73 homes in the area between Chiloquin and Collier State Park. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Community Center.
High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen
2nd Tuesday of the month at Sizzler’s Restaurant, Klamath Falls, 6:30 PM. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots
of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertTrailRiders
Central County Community Action Team (CATeam) – 1st Thursday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at 6:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is open to anyone living in the area. Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Chiloquin Community Center conference room. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.
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Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 12:30 PM – Chiloquin Library. Chiloquin Vector Control The Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month accept for November and December at the Chiloquin Community Center Conference Room at 6:30PM The agenda includes discussions about mosquito control, mosquito monitoring, bill paying, budget issues and general management concerns. The public is encouraged to attend and offer public comments at the end of each meeting. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible.
Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wednesday of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!
Two Rivers Village Arts (TRVA) Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM in the winter (Oct-Aril) and 10:00AM in the summer (May-Sep). TRVA operates Two rivers Gallery. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.
Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Fire Station. All area residents are invited to attend.
Chiloquin City Council meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.
Volunteer Fire Fighters – "What if you had an emergency and no one came?” Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 783-3860.
Volunteer Ambulance Service - 783-3131
Two Rivers Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. You do not need to be an artist, but if you are, gallery hours reduce the amount of your commission. Any time at all that you can donate to us will be very much appreciated. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.
Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Sandra Girdner 541-783-2533
Klamath Humane Society – volunteers needed at the Humane Society. We are getting started on our disaster program and need volunteers in the Chiloquin area. We also are looking for people who can write grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882-1119 or e-mail [email protected].
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Start Making A Reader Today (SMART) – a statewide program working with children K-3 during school hours. Each volunteer works one-on-one with a child for ½ hour, helping them read (or reading to the youngest). We always need volunteers, whether scheduled every week or merely as a substitute reader when the regular reader is unable to attend. Call the number below for an application or fill out an on-line application at www.getsmartoregon.org. It will be the most rewarding hour you ever volunteer! Contact the SMART office at 273-2424 or the Chiloquin Elementary School at 783-2338 or call Junie Stacey at 541-281-9787
Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President - Sharon Huber at 541-880-6461, Secretary is Mary Morrill.
Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. Story time: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help 2. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 3. Honor collections: these are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”. 4. Help with sorting donations. 5. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so. Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 541-783-3315.
Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program, the Writer in Residence Program, and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.
The ChiloquinNews is an email newsletter of events in Chiloquin, Oregon. The newsletter is compiled and edited by Joan Rowe and is free of charge to anyone who wants to receive it. If you are interested in receiving the ChiloquinNews, email [email protected] and request that your e-mail address be added to the mailing list. To unsubscribe, send an email with “unsubscribe” in the subject line to the same address. A special thanks to the Chiloquin Library for making a print version of this newsletter available to those without computer access. All information posted in the CN is by submissions to the CN. It is the policy of the ChiloquinNews not to reveal, share or distribute the email addresses of subscribers for any reason whatsoever. For additional information on the town of Chiloquin, Oregon, visit www.chiloquin.com. For information about activities in the surrounding areas of the towns of Chiloquin, Ft. Klamath and Rocky Point visit www.CraterLakesBackyard.com
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