Florance’s succulent smoked salmon is on the menu for the Art Gallery Dinner Friday. Each week, quite a number of dishes, like vegetarian sushi, rolls with spring green and coconut soup, keep coming from the Klamath Siskiyou Art corner by Bigfoot in Happy Camp.
Dinner is only $5. For an additional $2 this week you get organic stawberries and whipped cream on lemon popyseed shortcake by Joanne Rivera.
The purpose of the dinner is for raising the funds of $15,000 this year ($12,320 in May) for the building of a unique and very special art gallery in Happy Camp.
While you are there enjoying visiting with community neighbors, you will enjoy another opportunity to see the monthly art exhibit if you missed it on opening night!
For further information, give Alan Crockett a call!
Florance’s succulent smoked salmon is on the menu for the Art Gallery Dinner Friday.
Each week, quite a number of dishes, like vegetarian sushi, rolls with spring green and coconut soup, keep coming from the Klamath Siskiyou Art corner by Bigfoot in Happy Camp. Dinner is only $5. For an additional $2 this week you get organic stawberries and whipped cream on lemon popyseed shortcake by Joanne Rivera.
The purpose of the dinner is for raising the funds of $15,000 this year ($12,320 in May) for the building of a unique and very special art gallery in Happy Camp.
While you are there enjoying visiting with community neighbors, you will enjoy another opportunity to see the monthly art exhibit if you missed it on opening night!
For further information, give Alan Crockett a call!
You are in for an elegant and delicious Dining Experience at the Grange on April 4th at 6 Pm! Remember last years chile relleno Dinner at the Grange?
This Time we are offering Live Jazz music performed by Todd Gilbert,
A scrumptious and romantic Ravioli Dinner with A crisp and freshly
tossed Caesar Salad, Homemade Bread and a highly refined spread of
Fine Wines and Beverages. All followed by a moist and mouth watering
Chocolate Cake dessert.
And the Evening includes a silent auction of beautiful handmade one
of a kind ceramic bowls,plates and cups.
All for the remarkably low price of $20.00 ($5.00 for children) with
all profits going to the ART CENTER BUILDING PROJECT!
But hurry… we can only seat 50 and reservations are going fast.
Order your Ticket soon by email us or Call us Alan Crockett at the Klamath Siskiyou Art Center gang at (530)493-5668.
Barbara Yates is a very talented woodcarver and artist. We were pleased to meet Barbara and have an opportunity to look through her portfolio. Barbara does a lot of traveling, and she has been “Artist in residence” and designed woodcarved scupltures in parks.
My favorite woodsculptures by Barbara are her beautiful angels. I’ve been wondering since meeting her if she could turn a log into a child. Actually, I’m sure she could, since a piece of her work, a lady and child, is at present on display at the Health and Harmony at the intersection of Davis Road and Indian Creek Road, in Happy Camp. You’ll know the spot when you see the biggest dreamcatcher in the world!
Barbara plans to come back to Happy Camp and many admirers of her woodcarving wish for her to stay a long, long time!
The Second annual Street Fair sponsored by the board of Happy Camp’s local library was held Saturday.
Musicians played music throughout the day while there were so many things to stroll about and enjoy! Knit afhans to keep you warm on cold winter days. A good book to curl up before the fireplace and read to your heart’s content. Jody and Charlie’s Pizza wagon surprised everyone with delicious sandwiches on fresh baked bread instead of the usual pizza (which is always delicous too)
The Cub Scouts were selling their popcorn to keep the Cub Scout Pack in funds for the coming year of scouting fun! The fifth grade boys didn’t miss asking a single passerby whether they might like to support the Scout program and buy popcorn. They had carmel corn with peanuts or with almonds, chocolately carmel popcorn, cheesey popcorn and an assortment of microwave popcorn, “Kettle style,” “Unbleievable butter,” or even “butter light” for those with microwave appliances.
Seiad Day is a big event in the little town of Seiad Valley. Being one of those little places, along Highway 96 where you might be missed if someone closed their eyes, they nonetheless are not lacking in community spirit. This is especially true when it comes to the local Seiad Valley Volunteer Firefighters!! The firefighters are greatly appreciated and supported by the community. One way is by the Seiad Day activities.
This year the Seiad Day began with a Fun Run. You could Run (or walk) one mile or three and get your blood pumping for the rest of the day’s activities.Then it was time to line up for the Seiad Day parade. First came the sirens.The rescue vehicles came down the street and the crowd cheered their appreciation of them, although the kids scramble for candy. Mario Gomez was driving the Forest Service truck with Smokey Bear!
Connie, Rebecca, Gwen and Pat are the lady Miners from Mid River RV park and about the” best old crazy” gold diggers call themselves. Mid-River Lady Miners.
River Valley 4H Club had Philomena, Rita, and Zoey Walsh, Jeffrey Kanawyer, Abigail Eadie, Natalie Driskell, Gabriella, Michael and Christopher Riehm, Nonna Simmons with their current year awards and projects. They gave special Thanks to Jennifer Johnson for her help with the Gardening project and Richard McLearan and Seiad Mini-Storage for donation of the quad for their float.The 4 H leaders are Danielle Riehm-Cruz and Rebecca Sehuh.
Chris and Max on bicycle and cart behind the bike represented River Connection Realty encouraging bystanders to see Mom, Carol Nelson at River Connection for all Realty needs.
Wes Timbrook was driving Brian Helsapple’s State of Jefferson tractor. Brian Helsapple was the man who started the Seiad Day and for many years was the announcer. Brian was also the “spark” behind the Klamath River Chamber of Commerce and an active leader in not only birding and such, but also many community activities.
All the Way from Happy Camp were Gini, Ivan and Jerry in a balloon-covered car inviting one and all to come buy antiques at Siskiyou House! Ron Heatherington drove his Model A Ford from ‘29.
Representing the Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 52 was Vickie Simmons, Chairman and James Simmons, Jeffrey Kanawyer, and Michael Riehm. Some others who were in both 4H and Boy Scouts didn’t make the quick change to go around twice.
Then came the horsewomen, Sam O’Riely rode Joey; Victoria Jones rode Sammy and Kelsea McLearan. Peggy Goshgarian came on Sunny and Hellsley while Bill had Freddy. Billlater introduced me to Johnny and Florence and some of the other mules who are so friendly and like big Labrador dogs who like to be petted and scratched and given some attention. These are some of the animals that help packing in work crews and supplies to accomplish work on the trails of the wilderness areas.
After the parade there were numerous games for the children, and a bounce house that looked like a clown that was particularly fun. Snow cones and popcorn were available thanks to teenage helpers. They also did the ping-pong ball toss, the shotgun (cork) duck targets, the twirling wheel of prizes and other games for the little tykes.
In the meantime Horseshoe tournament was getting started on the lawn. Smokey Bear was posing for pictures while his helpers handed out posters and goodies for the kids. There were beautiful wooden toys and objects for sale by a woodworker. The Klamath Valley Four H Club had a display of trophies plaques and ribbons that they had won, some from the fair. Chicken poop bingo was also surrounded by crowd cheering the reluctant fowl on.
One of the big fundraisers is the auction of donated items. There were woodworking, sewing, ink stitches and paintings. Almost every imaginable craft has a craftsperson in Seiad Valley busy making something to auction at the Fire Hall. It was fun just to see all the items. A Care-bear Quilt and an old barn sketch were some of the items. White Elephant items, some really treasures, were offered at silent auction. The bidding was hearing up all morning to be the last to make the winning bid!
Hamburgers and snacks were also available at the Seiad Fire Hall. Later in the evening a big dinner would take place and the evening end with a community dance with Bluestews making music.
The weather was beautiful, as it “always” is in Happy Camp. It was a busy weekend with lots of fun activities going on.
Parry’s Market had their meat and produce sale under a big tent. Shopping for groceries was never more fun! The big tent and the red hawaiian shirts were fun! They also invited Radio Personalities to come and play music and entertain the pedestrians on Davis Road.
The River Valley 4-H Club served hot dogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings as a fundraiser There was also popcorn and ice cream by the Happy Camp Resource Center.
The Klamath/Siskiyou Art gallery was the scene of supper. They’ve been serving Friday suppers to Happy Campers in an effort to raise funds toward their new art gallery. They offer some really delicious and unique fare that you will not find at any otter place.
The Freshman Class of Happy Camp High School (2010 graduates!) had a car wash and were very successful in their fundraising!
The Cub Scouts had their Pinewood Derby at the Elementary School on Saturday morning and then went to the Davis Road activities.
Although the events were different than anticipated at the first Art & Treasure event, this 2nd annual Art & Treasure event was a lot of fun and good food!
Despite all the excitement along the Klamath River with dozens of lightening caused fires in July, the Bigfoot jamboree is still planned for August 30th. That friday night will be the coronation of the Bigfoot Queen and the teen dance. Saturday all the vendors plan to be on hand again for food, fun, and games. This brings a great opportunity to visit with Klamath neighbors that have returned to Happy Camp!!
The theme for the parade that traditionally starts from Davis Road, is “Wild West.” Plan your float and begin to get ready! September 2nd the floats, marchers, horseback riders and other entries will gather between the post office and Parry’s Market for the parade down Highway 96 to Second Avenue to the bridge over Indian Creek. It’s a great time and the kids look forward to seeing Bigfoot!
In 1987 the fires caused the Bigfoot jamboree to be canceled but that’s a very rare situation since it began in 1966. Come visit the best Bigfoot Jamboree ever!!
Saturday was a celebration in Happy Camp. It was Buster Pence’s birthday. Happy Birthday Buster!
Also, it was the Art Walk, sponsored by one of the art organizations in town, the Klamath Knot Arts Council, which organized in July 2003. They propose to do whatever they can to bring our communities together through art. It was the grand opening of their new gallery in the building downtown by the 2nd Ave Bridge. You will see their new sign above Indian Creek Road on the new art gallery. They call their building “the Knot”
The theme of the art at the Knot is “Creatures at Water’s Edge” with Connie Rasmussen, Loretta Montinye, Amanita Mullier, Gail McDowell, Karen Davis, Rebecca Cote and there will also be a performance of “Tales from the Book of Egret” by Randell Reed, Ann Kelly and Todd Gilbert.
One of my very favorite things about Happy Camp is the Basket weaving skills of Wilverna Reece and others who are learning the ancient art of making baskets of all sorts, sizes, shapes and purposes. The first stop on Saturday’s Art Walk is the Karuk People’s Center Museum where Reece also had baskets on display.
Right across Indian Creek Road is the Happy Camp Resource Center was artwork by Melissa Culbert, which was fun to see. You would be amazed at the cougar portrait! It was good, and done when she was in High School with one of my girls, I believe.
Down Washington Street to the Happy Camp Community Computer Center you’d enjoy art, digital art and writings by the High School students. Their publication, Indian Ink was only $2 and had some exceptionally talented pieces in it.
Across Fourth Avenue is the Memorial Log Building built during the depression. People here showed everyone that working together they could accomplish what had been thought impossible when it meant an education for the children of Happy Camp. Today, Violet Anderson was there and we got to see many of her paintings. Not only her art, but her family must have inherited artistic talent also. Her family was also showing other art, photography. Isabel Godwin also had really nice fish pattern quilt and other quilts and very nice art displayed.
A fun gathering was at Evans where Beth Buchanan, Eddie Davenport were making music, the little horses were waiting to be petted, and Jean was showing her horseshoe creations. Live Music by “The Rainy Day Trio” was enjoyed by people shopping booths at Old Town Park. Atwood’s skilled blacksmithing creations from triangles, to call the crew to lunch, and utensils to serve up lunch, to wrought iron gates and to beautiful flowers were for sale. Dave and Glenna’s, metal sculptures come from Somes Bar. There were fabric arts and even a bake sale. Bill latten’s walking sticks were with Peggy Whealon’s quilts.
The Frontier Café had Kathy Harvey’s photography, Up the hill, George Swem had art done by his mother up to the time she was 95, displayed. He shared some of the gold gilding that she had learned in Spain. That was the place to get my favorite strawberry lemonade made by Dolly Elliston. G & L had jade jewelry by John Harkschin.
There were botanical themed art pieces at the Forest Service Information Center. Watercolors by Sheryl Alex were were displayed at Napa Auto Parts. Right next door, Kind and Gentle Dog Grooming had photography and oil paintings by Jill Livingston displayed. While I didn’t get to see Joe Emerson’s artwork at Forest Lodge Motel, the new manager Dinah was very friendly inviting all in to see the art. She said the workmen are texturing the walls and it won’t be long until Forest Lodge has more rooms again. There was a large native American sculpture out front that I would have liked to see if Joe carved it.
Veronica Salvage had her paintings on display at Double J Sports & Spirits and the frames made by Jason Rasmussen set them off very well. It looked like an elk strolled in to enjoy the art also.
Ann Stranton had her photography at Pizza House. Bigfoot Towing was the site for Wayne & Margie Scott and Ron Kelly’s rocks, gems and jewelry. Tim Britton’s photography was at Al’s Auto Repair. Al Garrett’s photography was where the Chamber office is supposed to be, doen the walk, Linda Davis paintings were to be displayed. Time was running out to do all the sites in three hours.
Parry’s Market had Nancy Kilmer demonstrating her art, Gloria Chappelear was showing oil paintings at the New 49ers Prospecting Club. Right next door Diann Hokanson’s had oil paintings and pastels at Siskiyou House, Klamath Siskiyou Art Center was getting ready for the monthly potluck and show which was for Alan Crockett’s oil paintings. This gallery at the Bigfoot Corner, the Klamath-Siskiyou Art Center, and the group working on construction of a new building working with the Forest Service and the Tribe to obtain RAC funding for their building project.
I doubt it possible to really stop and spend as much time as you wished looking at all the art you wanted to study closr. The hiking wasn’t for many of the patrons of the arts but some did. There were great things to see and a lot of wonderful people to stop and visit with. Perhaps the difficulty: completing theentire art walk, was stopping to visit too.
The Klamath Knot Arts Council is into encouraging community-oriented arts (painting, sculpture, music, dance, theater - all the arts!) like the Kids’ after-school art program, gallery shows for members, the April Spring Performing Arts event at the High School, this Art Walk, and yet to come, in August, their 3rd Annual Free Dance at the River Park.
The 40th Bigfoot Jamboree in Happy Camp was just wonderful!! The theme was “Forty years Searching for Bigfoot” and an especially lively Bigfoot had been captured and brought in by cage for the occasion. Before the parade on Sunday, he could be seen running behind the post office, a baying basset hound at his heels. Thankfully the kids kept him in line with silly string that always seems to be the hit of the Jamboree.
The Grand prizewinner for the “40 years Searching for Bigfoot” parade was our local branch of the Scott Valley Bank. First place for organizations was the Boy and Cub Scouts, 2nd place was the dancers in Native American dress and drum beats and the third was the State of Jefferson organizationParade winners in the business category were Double J Sports & Sprit’s, 2nd Evans Mercantile & Feed and also Elk Creek Campground.First place Individual winner was Charlene Driskell in a beautiful golden horse drawn buggy. Other individual category winners were Ken’s Toys. which was the coolest collection of unique and classic cars seen in Happy Camp in many a day, and Randy & Kelsey with their horses. Frank and Clara Prindle were the Grand Marshall’s.
Everett and Laverne Collard, former members of the community who are always appreciated for her teaching and his law enforcement service visited from Mt Shasta. Motorcycles to Klamath Artists riding motorcycles livened up the parade. The float from Christian Fellowship handed out bottles of water all along the parade route to thirsty parade watchers. Fire Departments from Seiad and Happy Camp, Forest Service rigs and all sorts of vehicles joined the parade, bicycles to huge size trucks.
Family Resource put on a delicious pork barbecue with baked beans and salad and all,
That is, if you had room after sampling the Indian Tacos, Mexican, hamburger, ice and
Ice cream, Jody and Charlie’s pizza and other offerings that booth venders offered.
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Siskiyou County had puppet shows for the children. Louis Tiraterra and his group of scouts, assisted by other dens, provided spin painting, beanbag toss, and other fun times for the kids.The balloon man was a big hit and made fanciful beasts of all kinds all out of balloons. To say nothing of magic by Wayne and a Mime from Ashland helped entertain. Smokey Bear came as well as the K9 Dog Corps.
Dr. Mathew Johnson, “Dr. J” a licensed psychologist who practices in Grants Pass Oregon came to speak, You see, when he isn’t practicing his professional , Dr. J likes to hike, camp, fish and hunt to say nothing of church and community events but several years ago when hiking with his family on Lone Tree Trail by Oregon Caves, he saw Bigfoot and shared his experience. A humorous and interesting speaker, Dr. J. presented the hypothesis that the giganticus pithicus fossils that have been found in China might be indication that a primate matching the description of Bigfoot once lived and with all the sitings and evidences, we may see the scientific community acknowledges that, just as they have with the panda, the silver backed gorilla, and other rare and seldom seen creatures in remote areas. Dr. Johnson also donated copies of his book, “Postive Prenting with a Plan” to the Happy Camp community.
The Chamber of Commerce had information on houses for sale, or maps to help you locate a street in Happy Camp. The Lion’s had their dime game going, which provides toys and a Christmas party for the kids at Christmas time. The Seniors had their pull-tab booth where everyone was hoping to get the big winnings. You could get tea or a massage at other vendor’s booth. With all the excitement of Happy Camp Complex fires since the end of July when lightening started wildfires burning, there had been some question at times whether the Jamboree would happen. But the committee kept on working on it and it all worked out in the end.
Thanks to Tracy Burcell, Janet Burcell, Leonie who is always answering questions with a smile, Donna McCulley, Tim Britton, and Linda Davis who did the artwork on the program. They all put in a lot of hours all ear long so that the whole community has a wonderful Bigfoot Jamboree on Labor Day weekend. I hope they got a good rest on Monday, as they’ll soon begin working on next year’s event. There were so many delightful things to enjoy, you’ll just have to come and see next year.
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