This is the latest in music, film, TV, lifestyles and fashion from the Klamath Basin
Wishing the Happiest of Birthdays to the KCTV Weather Person
Lisa Shepard
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Say boo to waste with these tips for a zero-waste Halloween
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Hey Klamath Falls! What’s scarier than ghosts and werewolves? The frightening impact
that Halloween celebrations have on the planet. From individually wrapped candies to
single-use decorations, the waste can really add up.
The thrills and chills must go on! But with just a few changes to your Halloween routine,
you can celebrate a spooky and sustainable October.
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Rethink Costumes
The scariest costume is the one that’s used just once and thrown away. 85% of textiles in the US end up
in the landfill. These might be worn-out shoes, clothes or linens. This means there’s a huge opportunity
to reduce waste by rethinking what it means to dress up each year.
Skip the mass-produced costumes and challenge yourself to create a truly one-of-a-kind
look. Hit up local thrift stores and search the nooks and crannies of your home for items
to repurpose into the perfect costume.
Need some inspiration? A quick online search will pull up countless ideas that are easy,
clever and sustainable. The Library of Things at the Klamath County Library offers an
abundance of items to check out. They might have the perfect accessory for your costume!
If you’ve saved costumes from years past, spruce them up into something new. A black
cape can transform you into a vampire, magician or superhero.
Is your kid a fan of recycling trucks? Watch this WM Truck Costume how-to video for
easy instructions to transform your little one into a shiny green recycling truck!
As October wraps up, consider recycling your costume instead of throwing it in the
garbage. Visit the Klamath County website or explore your city’s page on WMNorthwest
to find what items are accepted in your curbside recycling program.
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Share the love of decorations
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Grown tired of Casper the friendly ghost in your lawn? Host a decoration swap with
friends and family to snag some new-to-you décor for this year’s Halloween party.
Neighborhood Facebook groups like Buy Nothing are also a great place to hand off
unwanted decorations and score hand-me-down ghost decorations to haunt your home.
Halloween themed napkins can be fun! Unfortunately, the fun only lasts a few hours for
single-use paper napkins before they become waste. Keep the party going year after
year by opting for festive cloth napkins from a small business in your community or on ETSY.
Instead of purchasing plastic ghost or pumpkin decorations, try a fun DIY approach by
cutting festive shapes out of paper! When it’s time to clean up, many of these
homemade decorations can be recycled with WM. Klamath County’s Recycling Depot in
Klamath Falls accepts a variety of recyclables. Check to see if your creations can be recycled there!
Get creative with treat bags
Skip the plastic store-bought treat bags. Repurposing a pillowcase or reusable shopping
bag works just as well, and adding homemade decorations can make for a fun craft
project. If you already have one, dig out an old container from last year. The most
sustainable treat bag is the one you already have.
Make the most of your pumpkin
Pumpkins are a versatile Halloween staple that can be used as both décor and a tasty
treat. When searching for the perfect pumpkin, keep your eye out for small, round sugar
pumpkins. These make for great pumpkin pies or soup on a chilly fall day.
Don’t forget to save the seeds for a delicious roasted snack.
This year, green is the new orange. As you carve out your Halloween plans, keep these
tips in mind to go green during the spookiest time of year. Happy haunting!
Priscilla Tran is an education and outreach coordinator with WM.
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For more sustainability tips, visit the WM website: wmnorthwest.com
Klamath Community TV's "Our People" Series
By: Phil W. Hudson
Welcome to Klamath Community TV's "Our People" series, featuring community leaders and notable figures throughout the county.
This installment profiles Bonanza Mayor Ashlie Pence.
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Klamath Community TV: What’s your job or role, and where in Klamath County do you work?
Ashlie Pence: I’m the mayor of Bonanza, associate registrar at Oregon Tech, and a wife and mother of two boys.
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KCTV: How are you or your family connected to Klamath County?
AP: I was born and raised in Bonanza. My parents are Suzie and Ed Anderson, and my grandparents, Stan and Janet Petersen, moved here in the 1960s. They started on a ranch on Pine Flat before moving to one on Highway 70, where I grew up. My papa was a truck driver and hay broker, and my grandparents also ran the Longhorn Saloon in Bonanza for many years.
I played sports and was active in 4-H and FFA while attending Bonanza schools. I worked for Yummy’s Catering from age 16 until the Smalls retired, and my first job was cleaning the Bonanza post office. My husband, Alan Pence, grew up in Malin and went to Lost River. Now our son Wesley is in first grade at Bonanza, and our younger son, William, attends Shasta Way Christian Preschool. I’ve worked at Oregon Tech for almost 10 years.
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KCTV: What’s your education background?
AP: I went to Bonanza schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. I earned an AAS in criminal justice from KCC, a BS in communication studies from Oregon Tech, and an M.Ed. in information technology from Western Oregon University.
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KCTV: Who’s a local hero in Klamath County that inspires you?
AP: Norm and Virginia Small taught me the importance of giving back and never turning away from a challenge. Don Nelson went above and beyond for his community in many unseen ways, and I couldn’t be in this position without his support. Betty Tyree showed me that being mayor isn’t about being the most popular person but about doing what’s right, even when it’s tough.
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KCTV: If you could start a new career in Klamath County, what would it be?
AP: I miss my Yummy’s Catering days. That work let me see new places across the state and meet interesting people. If I ever changed careers, I’d probably go back to that because it combines my love of cooking and community. That said, I also love working in education and believe it can be life changing.
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KCTV: What local cause or organization do you care about most?
AP: Bonanza FFA. I owe a lot to the experiences and relationships I built through it. Tom Hall never let us do things halfway, and that taught me to give my best. Whether it’s flowers from the annual sale, raffle tickets, or drive-thru dinners, I support it because those years shaped me.
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KCTV: What’s your favorite restaurant, café, or hangout spot?
AP: RV Que and Tam Tam’s coffee shop. My kids even have a specialty hot dog at RV Que. It’s tough to drive past either place without them asking to stop. Both businesses give so much back, whether it’s feeding volunteers or running booths at Bonanza Days.
KCTV: How do you spend your free time?
AP: With my family. I coach my son’s basketball team, go to Little League games, and take the boys fishing. My oldest loves the Lava Beds, so we plan to visit again soon. My husband and I also like golfing at Indian Camp when we can.
KCTV: What do you love most about contributing to Klamath County?
AP: Helping others and organizing events that strengthen our community. My favorite projects as mayor have been cleanup events. We recently helped a family clear their property, and seeing them enjoy their home again has been rewarding.
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KCTV: What’s your biggest pet peeve about living or working here?
AP: Rumors. In a small town, word spreads fast, whether it’s accurate or not. It can be hard to get correct information out quickly enough to stop misunderstandings.
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KCTV: How does your team thrive in Klamath County?
AP: Teamwork. Our town manager, Cheri Stewart, constantly finds grants that make projects possible. Our recorder, Anne Stewart, researches ways to help residents and makes Town Hall welcoming. Daryl Pomi and Ely Cartwright are always ready to pitch in. Our council members—Ashley Trushell, Nancy Ibarra, Tiffany Totten, Roland Scott and Bob Bacon—bring expertise and a willingness to volunteer.
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KCTV: What’s the biggest challenge your town faces?
AP: Funding. We’re a small community with a low permanent tax rate. Grants help, but money is always the challenge when trying to meet goals or complete projects.
KCTV: What new project is the town planning?
AP: We’re starting the Bowne Park development, fully funded by grants. It includes new concessions, a pavilion, storage, batting cages, improved infields and dugouts, and ADA upgrades. Youth sports are important to me, and I’m excited for local kids to get this upgrade.
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KCTV: What major goal do you hope to achieve?
AP: Establishing our own police presence. We’re grateful for the Sheriff’s Office, but we want Bonanza to stand on its own, like Merrill and Malin.
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KCTV: What values guide you as a leader?
AP: Teamwork, honesty and kindness. You need a strong team, and I’m fortunate to have one. I believe in being honest, even when the answer isn’t popular, and I think you can make hard decisions with kindness.
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KCTV: How do you stay effective while respecting the area’s rural setting?
AP: Bonanza is “the little town that does big things.” I try to keep that in mind with every event and project. Change is necessary, but so is remembering who we are and why people love living here. I want everyone, whether they grew up here or not, to feel at home.
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KCTV: Why do you enjoy working with people in Klamath County?
AP: I’ve met great people since becoming mayor, from the CERT team to community leaders at Council of Government meetings to Sen. Merkley at a local event. What stands out is that they’re all trying to make a difference. No effort is too small, and every town appreciates help. People here work hard to take care of themselves and their communities, and I admire that.
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KCTV: What’s the best decision you’ve made for your town?
AP: Focusing on cleanup. Instead of sending violations, we organized volunteers to help a resident clean their property. We’re now adding a fall cleanup day to our annual spring one. With volunteers, dumpsters, and bins, we keep costs down and make it easier for people to improve their homes.
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KCTV: What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned?
AP: You can’t please everyone. I’m solution oriented and want to make people happy, but in this role things move slowly and not everyone agrees with the outcome. I’ve had to accept that and keep moving forward.
Your Fashion Ideas Come to Life in Klamath Falls
Written by: Abla Gorashi
Are you looking for jewelry to go with your fall or winter clothing? Or even
a fashionable wedding dress you’ve been dreaming of for years?
Yesterday’s Plaza is a perfect store to find your inner style, from boho,
winter, fall, prom, or homecoming looks, to dream wedding dresses.
It is located at 125 N. 9th Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601.
Yesterday’s Plaza is not just a fancy clothing store, but also offers everyday
clothing with great material that is not often found in many stores. Their
jewelry also comes internationally from all over the world.
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While interviewing a staff member working in the store, she said that the
store sells higher-quality clothing that you can’t find online. Oftentimes,
ordering online doesn’t give you the opportunity to see or know the
texture of the clothing you are buying, leaving you to guess whether you’ve
wasted your money on cheap clothing. Retail clothing often gives you the
best chance to see and feel whether you are truly valuing the money you
are spending on clothing that you want with good quality.
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The staff member also said that they released their boho ready-to-wear
clothing line 3 years ago, which includes sweaters, coats, and jackets from
all over the world, perfect for any cozy season while looking your best.
This store also sells jewelry for Halloween, so if you’re looking to match
your costume with nice jewelry, then this is the perfect store to do so. They
may possibly even have pieces that match your authentic dream costume
you’ve been looking forward to wearing all year round.
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Customers have shared their love for the store on Google reviews over the
years. One user said,
“Nice place to walk around. Lots of real and costume
jewelry. Amazing selection of women’s formal gowns and evening
dresses.” Another said,
“Both of my girls bought prom dresses from here
and my son will get his tux here.
The ladies that own and work there are
just so wonderful and go above and beyond to help a customer. I seriously
recommend shopping here!”
Our People: Ashley Affleck-Johnson
By: Phil W. Hudson
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Klamath Community TV: What's a new idea or project your organization is planning in the next year to help Klamath County?​
Affleck-Johnson: We have a number of events we are hoping to have again next year, like Under Klamath Skies, and a few we would like to add to our annual events, like the Museum Monster Mash that will happen Oct. 24, and is a free and family friendly event. Just one of many events we are hoping to bring the Klamath Basin community at the Museum.
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KCTV: What's a major goal your organization wants to achieve to make Klamath County better?​
AJ: We are definitely striving to become an even more extensive resource to the community for historic research, and also a resource for educators with outreach programs that bring the museum to the classroom with educational activities that meet current education curriculum standards. We have some programs created that are for elementary ed, but we are looking to grow these programs to meet secondary ed needs.
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Welcome to Klamath Community TV's "Our People" Series, featuring the community
leaders and notable figures throughout the county.
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This installment profiles Klamath County Museums Museum Director Ashley Affleck-Johnson of Klamath Falls.
KCTV: Why did you choose to live here?​
AJ: I was fortunate to find a job here that brought me to Oregon.
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KCTV: Who's a local hero (past or present) in Klamath County that inspires you, and why?​
AJ: Maud Baldwin, because she was a business woman in a time when that was rare for women to be. And although her life ended tragically, her legacy was told by her friends in the newspaper: "wherever she went Maud was readily welcomed, befriended and admired."​
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KCTV: What's your education background?​
AJ: I received a BA in History and a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and an MA in History from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
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KCTV: What's a book about Klamath County or the Pacific Northwest that has shaped how you see the area, and why?​
AJ: As of yet there are a few books that have shaped my understanding of this area – but none so thoroughly as the Shaw Journal and Klamath Echoes.
The Historic Shaw Library produces a new journal every year, and between that and the Klamath Echoes books that we carry at the museum, I have really gotten to learn about so many aspects of the history of this entire area. Each time I come across something in one of the Echoes or Shaw Journals that really grabs my mind, I soon go down a rabbit hole of research both in our Research Library at the Museum as well as the downtown branch of the Klamath County Library system. What great resources Klamath Falls has for a lover of history.
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KCTV: What's a local cause or organization that you care about and why do you support it?​
AJ: Klamath Music is a local non-profit organization that, having been able to partner with them on our Under Klamath Skies event, I believe is an amazing and needed part of the Klamath Basin Community. They are doing so much for local musicians and beyond that I attempt to go to as many of the shows they help put together all around Klamath Falls.
At Mia and Pia's all summer long on Sunday's, my husband and I were there to support Klamath Music musicians and at the Garage Tap House, yet another amazing local business, we love being there especially on nights they have live music. Music, History and Art, all go together to help create this community I am so proud to be part of.
KCTV: What's your favorite restaurant, café, or hangout spot in Klamath County, and what makes it special?
AJ: Klamath Grill is easily my husband and I's favorite spot for breakfast and lunch. The staff there makes you feel like you belong and their kind smiles go the extra mile. I want to give a huge shout out to Deb and Mandy over at Klamath Grill, they are easily some of my favorite people, and I love getting to see them when we eat there.
​KCTV: How do you spend your free time in Klamath County?
AJ: I've been doing a lot of local history field trips with our Museum Curator and staff; there is so much history to learn, this is easily one of my favorite ways of spending my time. I also love shopping down main street. A couple of my favorites are Cherry Blossom Boutique, where I always find five new outfits, and Canvasback Books, which is easily my favorite Indie Bookstore.
KCTV: What do you love most about your role in contributing to Klamath County?
AJ: Well, the obvious answer is I love sharing the local history I am learning with everyone who walks through the museum doors. But I also am really enjoying and perhaps this could be considered my favorite part of my role here, is really building on the museum as a community space. After it was the Armory, this amazing building was used as a community gathering place, for circuses and dances, wrestling and boxing matches. ​Sometimes a museum can become a stagnant piece of history and at the Klamath County Museums I am really enjoying having community events that help us partner with local Non-Profits like Klamath Music and Underground Art KF for our Under Klamath Skies Event, hosting our museum movie nights, and our family friendly educational programs, our free Fridays where our historic trolley takes guests down main street on a mini tour; all of these events that bring in different members of the community to see our exhibits and experience the museum in a different and unique way.
​KCTV: How does your organization or work thrive in Klamath County, and how does it connect to the area's values?
AJ: The Klamath County Museum has always been a staple in this community, and I am delighted to help to continue that legacy.​
KCTV: What's the biggest challenge your organization faces in serving Klamath County's diverse communities?
AJ: The vastness of the physical area that Klamath County covers can be challenging, but we are making it a priority to bring the museum to everyone. Lately we have partnered with Chiloquin Vision's in Progress non-profit to bring our museum programs to their community center. There is no distance too great.​
KCTV: What values or principles guide you in leading or working in Klamath County's tight-knit community?
AJ: Being authentic is something I value in others and myself. I see authenticity as the first step in being an impactful leader for my team here at the Museum and a vital component to working with this community.
​KCTV: How do you stay impactful in your work while embracing Klamath County's unique rural and natural setting?
AJ: Being willing to go to meet different towns and communities, becoming a familiar face at outreach events across the county, like Bonanza Days, The Merrill Bluegrass Festival, Klamath Falls Farmers Market, Third Thursday on Main, bringing programs to libraries in Bly and Keno and beyond. Going to every corner of the map of Klamath County and being that resource for everyone is what will keep this museum and the work I'm doing here impactful.​
KCTV: Why do people in Klamath County enjoy working with you, especially in building local pride or teamwork?
AJ: I have an enthusiasm for what we're doing here that is infectious, and generally positive – "how can we do it?" attitude rather than a belief that "we do it this way because we've always done it this way, and no change is good." I am constantly making connections with different people and businesses and families that I believe are really shaping how the community sees me, less of an outsider and more of someone who cherishes what Klamath Basin is and is excited to see a future here.
​KCTV: Why do you enjoy working with people in Klamath County?
AJ: Almost everyone I have met in Klamath County has a beautiful and motivational way of looking at the world around them. There is a drive in this community to build and grow, while maintaining a core of compassion and helpfulness for your friend and neighbor and even the strangers we meet. It has been unbelievably refreshing.​
KCTV: What's the best decision you made for your organization or Klamath County (e.g., supporting a local event or initiative)?
AJ: The best decision I have made thus far would have to be bringing the team here at the museum together to decide what our vision is for the museum and the museum's future in this community, and then seeing us take that vision and jump right in.​​
Affirmations With Lisa
Our People: Commissioner Kelley Minty
By: Phil W. Hudson
Welcome to Klamath Community TV's "Our People" series, featuring community leaders and notable figures throughout the county.
This installment profiles Klamath County Commissioner Kelley Minty of Klamath Falls.
Klamath Community TV: Where do you live and how do you like it?
Kelley Minty: I live near Hogback Mountain, off the foothills. I love my
neighborhood, and looking at a great view of Mount Shasta
every morning is a bonus.
KCTV: What’s a new idea or project your organization is planning in the next year?
KM: We continue to work toward the improvement of the downtown waterfront.
We envision a more recreation-friendly waterfront that attracts developments like
restaurants and coffee shops — think a mini-Lake Tahoe someday.
KCTV: What’s a local cause you care about?
KM: I served as a longtime board member of Steen Sports Park. It is a world-class
facility that helps support both the local community and our tourism efforts.
I love that the sports park is not taxpayer-funded, it exists because the community
loves and supports it.
KCTV: How are you or your family connected to Klamath County?
KM: My late grandfather homesteaded in Tulelake, Calif. with his father. I grew up
knowing that the Klamath Basin was a special place. When I graduated college
and started my career in journalism, I got the opportunity to come be a new
reporter and anchor for KOTI-TV. I fell in love with Klamath County immediately.
KCTV: Did you attend a local school? What is your educational background?
KM: I grew up in the Willamette Valley and attended North Eugene High School. I then moved to Washington state to attend Pacific Lutheran University where I received a degree in Communication, and minored in Business.
KCTV: Who’s a local past or present hero that inspires you, and why?
KM: I deeply admire former County Commissioner Nel Kuonen. Nel served in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a commissioner. I first met her when I was running for office. She was famous for saying, “Always listen to the people.” She is a legend in Klamath County public service.
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KCTV: What do you enjoy most about your role?
KM: The best part of being a county commissioner is helping solve problems and helping bring an idea or dream to a reality.
KCTV: How does your organization aim to thrive in Klamath County?
KM: A thriving county government requires civic engagement. I love when people attend our meetings, reach out to me via email or come and meet with me. I love hearing what is on the hearts and minds of our community members.
KCTV: What’s your favorite restaurant or hangout spot in Klamath County? What makes it special?
KM: If you ever go to Leap of Taste in downtown Klamath Falls, you’ve seen me there. I should probably have to pay rent on a table. I love Leap of Taste and many of our other local places because they showcase what is unique about Klamath. We grow some of the best food in the world.
KCTV: What makes you enjoy working with people?
KM: I have always believed a thoughtful and diverse group of people are the key
to solving problems. No one person knows everything, but if you put a lot of talented
people into a room, magic happens.
KCTV: Why do people enjoy working with you, especially in building
local pride or teamwork?
KM: I am told that people like working with me because I am enthusiastic and positive.
It’s easy to say, “No.” I like to get us to a “Yes!”. I am also trustworthy and I
will put in the time and effort to get the project done correctly.
KCTV: How do you spend your free time?
KM: You can almost always find me on a local trail with my dogs.
I am a dog mom to three: a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix,
a mini wiener dog and an Australian Shepherd. My pups keep me active on
local hiking trails and in local parks. Say “hi” if you see me!
KCTV: What values or principles guide you in leading or working in a tight-knit community?
KM: Integrity and transparency first and foremost. We spend tax dollars and provide services in a way that is respectful, honest and you can ask any question, any time! I also value treating our citizens as our partners and stakeholders in this work. I always say, “I don’t tell adults what to do.” By that, I mean I don’t feel like elected officials are over the citizens, we work for the citizens.
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On Tuesday night, Medford’s historic Craterian Theater transformed into a sanctuary for alt-rock nostalgia and multi-generational connection. What began as a simple concert outing for my daughters and me became an experience we’ll be replaying for years.
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A Meet & Greet They’ll Never Forget
When we picked up our tickets and discovered VIP photo and meet-and-greet passes, my girls thought the night couldn’t get any better. They were stunned to learn they’d be meeting Everclear in person. The band members greeted us with genuine warmth, sharing stories and laughs like old friends.
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Art Alexakis mentioned his own high-school senior, and we bonded over college letters and helping our kids chart their futures. The band thanked me for bringing my daughters, saying how meaningful it was to see younger fans in the crowd—that their music had crossed generations.
We went through the line twice—once for autographs and again for photos—before Everclear treated VIP guests to an acoustic mini-set, an intimate prelude that felt like a private jam session.
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Openers That Set the Bar High
Sponge kicked off the night with an electrifying performance that reminded everyone why they’re alt-rock royalty. Local H followed, matching Sponge’s energy and keeping the Craterian buzzing. By the time the house lights dimmed for Everclear, the theater was already glowing with anticipation.
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A Nostalgic Soundscape
The room went black, and the sound of ’90s radio blips and sound bytes filled the air—memories of the moment Everclear first hit the big time. When the band took the stage and launched into Sparkle & Fade track by track, it felt like stepping back in time.
As Heroin Girl pulsed through the floor and Santa Monica brought the crowd roaring, the band surprised us with a few beloved tracks from 1997’s So Much for the Afterglow—including “Father of Mine,” “Wonderful,” and “I Will Buy You a New Life.” Hearing those hits woven into the anniversary set was a thrill, a reminder of how deeply Everclear’s music has soundtracked so many lives. Standing between my daughters, singing every word, I felt decades collapse into one perfect moment.
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Santa Monica and a Shared Moment
The finale was pure magic: Vinnie Dombroski, Sponge’s lead singer, joined Everclear on stage for Santa Monica. The entire crowd—every last seat and standing room spot—was on its feet, singing for all we were worth. The camaraderie between the bands, and the way the audience became a single voice, was breathtaking. For a few hours, none of us were strangers—we were a small, close community bound by music.
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Souvenirs of a Perfect Night
When we got home, I carefully set aside my signed tour poster—it’s destined for a frame and a place of honor on my wall. The next morning, my daughters walked into school proudly wearing their autographed shirts, grinning as they shared the story of meeting the band. Those keepsakes are more than memorabilia—they’re snapshots of joy, proof that music can make lasting imprints on our lives.
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A Night That Will Linger
The Craterian’s intimate setting amplified every lyric, every grin exchanged on stage, every cheer from the floor. Everclear’s 30-year anniversary tour wasn’t just a concert—it was a reminder that great music doesn’t just play in the background of our lives. It weaves us together across decades, families, and friendships.
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Sidebar: Sparkle & Fade — The Album That Defined an Era
Released in 1995, Everclear’s Sparkle & Fade became an alt-rock touchstone of the decade. With anthems like Santa Monica and Heroin Girl, the album captured the grit and vulnerability of the post-grunge movement. Its raw storytelling and radio-ready hooks propelled Everclear from Portland’s indie scene to mainstream recognition, earning platinum status and cementing the band’s place in alternative rock history.
While Sparkle & Fade laid the foundation, hits such as “Father of Mine,” “Wonderful,” and “I Will Buy You a New Life” came two years later on 1997’s So Much for the Afterglow, further expanding the band’s reach and cementing their legacy. Thirty years on, both albums remain cultural bookmarks—echoes of a generation navigating growing pains, resilience, and hope.
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About the Author
Lisa Shepard is a Klamath Basin content creator and host of KCTV’s “Thanks & Affirmations with Lisa.” She shares stories that highlight connection, positivity, and the magic of community—on stage, on screen, and in print.
Everclear’s 30-Year Sparkle & Fade Tour Turns the Craterian Into a Living Room of Rock Memories
By Lisa Shepard Medford, OR — September 2025
Under Klamath Skies 9/18/25
Under Klamath Skies will have its final 2025 event on Thursday, September 18, at the Klamath County Museum from 6-8 PM. The event is a collaboration with Underground ART KF and will feature a variety of activities for all ages.Attendees can enjoy live music by ComicAusy at 6 PM and Racyne Parker at 7 PM.
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The event will also include art exhibits, food vendors, museum walk-throughs, and complimentary downtown trolley rides. Both indoor and outdoor components will be part of the event. Admission to Under Klamath Skies is free, and the format is designed to be a casual, social gathering where people can come and go as they please. Seating will be available, and freewill donations are accepted to support the future efforts of the participating organizations.
ComicAusy is a one-man band from Klamath Falls who blends multiple genres, including oldies, folk, and blues, using a homemade kick drum suitcase and guitar. Racyne Parker, a singer-songwriter originally from Oregon and now based in Denver and Seattle, will perform her music, which combines country, folk, and Americana. She released a full-length album in February 2025 and has received recognition in various music contests.
The High Rise of Journalism In 2000s Films
By Abla Gorashi
Journalism seemed to have been one of the most favored career paths in girlhood movies.
From films like “13 Going on 30,” where the character named Jenna finds out that her future self becomes a big-time editor for Poise Magazine, to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” where Andy
works in a publishing company for beauty and gossip, and pitches a story to her boss in dating a man for 10 days for their newest catalog topic. Lastly, “The Holiday,” directed by Nancy Meyers, one of the most beloved directors, is also based in journalism, where the main character, “Iris,” played by Kate Winslet, works in The Daily Telegram as an editor.
Journalism plays a big role in films and our daily lives. There are pros and cons to journalism in the films we often see. One of them being the income that the characters live by. Many of them are not struggling financially; in fact, they are living in luxury. For example, in “13 Going on 30,”
Jenna wakes up in her luxury apartment with colorful furniture and a glamorous view and interior, and finds out she is living in New York as an editor, dating a famous sports player. The idea is, she is living in luxury already as an editor not a senior editor, or a magazine director or
manager.
In this economy, many journalism writers, editors, freelancers, and copywriters are struggling to earn a certain income to survive the current economic downturn in prices that have increased
dramatically over time, let alone a job in that field without the requirement of 10+ years of experience. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, regarding the statistics in (News Analysis, Reports, and Journalists), the decline in advertising within radio, newspapers, and
television will most likely impact those in these fields, especially because of the lack of revenue due to the rise of digital content online, and also on mobile devices in those fields.
Many LinkedIn users have expressed the lack of communication they are receiving in getting the jobs they have applied for. One of them being journalism professionals who are working on their own business as freelancers, who are also on the lookout for getting clients from
companies, which in that case, are also a struggle to get, while trying to maintain their livelihood that requires expenses and bills that they need to afford.
The luxury of income from journalism only comes to a certain extent, not immediately, as most films glamorize. Many viewers often look at those films and assume that journalism comes with an easy salary, when that’s far from the truth.
Although sometimes, the unrealistic expectations in films in journalism do motivate viewers to follow their dreams, which are never far from reality.
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I Forgot What Life Felt Like Before COVID-19
By: Abla Gorashi
I forgot what it feels like to walk down a crowded hallway to get from one class to another and still feel like my surroundings aren't as loud as they were at the moment with people’s laughs, conversations, and screams.
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COVID-19 first started as a rumor in my high school, and it had rumors based on the symptoms that seemed to be unfathomable for a regular person to even get it. One day, while I was being picked up by my mother, I remember she warned us about this contagious disease and to be careful not to get it. I thought she was crazy because again, I didn’t think it would be possible for us to get it in our state, or even to get fewer cases of this life-changing disease. It sounded too dramatic at the time for that to be a possibility.
I remember watching CNN-10 in one of my classes, and one of the news packages was based, if I'm not mistaken, on a woman who got COVID in China and was not able to fly back home. She described how they were treating her in the hospital and how she was not able to go out in public because of how contagious it is. I also remember when she described the suits that the medical staff were wearing, which were all white suits with their face covered to prevent them from receiving it.
My last day of High School was in my junior year on March 13th, 2020. I left early from my third-period class because I had period cramps, which led me to go to the nurse's office. From then on, they had to call my mother to pick me up because I was in excruciating pain. There was no way I was going to continue the next 6 periods of classes that Wednesday. I went back home, drank hot ginger tea that my mom made to ease my stomach pain, and fell right into sleep on our couch.
She later went on to pick up my siblings from school, and when they came back, my siblings opened the front door, and their voices were filled with excitement. They yelled, “ Abla, we don’t have school for the next two weeks because of COVID!” somewhere along the line.
Because of Covid, I was so used to silence and less noise and which also interfered with being inactive and staying in my room for a long period of time. I’m sure I am not the only one who feels this way. I’ve seen many people post on social media about how productive they were before COVID hit us and how they are no longer as productive as before, and what we experienced before is a big deal, and we question ourselves if we can handle it in the present moment, which often leads us to connect to our younger selves for motivation.
