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The City Council of Klamath Falls has recently approved modifications to geothermal pricing, line extension, and connection incentives, in light of ongoing construction and development projects in the downtown area. The standard commercial rate for geothermal services is currently set at 72 cents per therm, which is approximately 80 percent of the cost of natural gas and can be adjusted annually with the council's consent. This rate is designed to cover service provision costs, reliability enhancements, and maintenance of the main system lines. To encourage greater utilization of the geothermal network, the city has introduced several connection incentives, including three years of complimentary service up to $25,000, with any remaining funds after this period applicable for an additional two years at a 50 percent rate. Furthermore, the city will reimburse new geothermal users up to $35,000 for the purchase and installation of a new heat exchanger or backup heat source, contingent upon waiving the $25,000 credit. An alternative reimbursement option of $15,000 is available to qualify for the $25,000 credit. For further information or to enroll in geothermal services, individuals are encouraged to contact the city water department at 541-883-5388.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is allocating over $27.7 million in timber revenue payments to 18 counties in Western Oregon. These payments, derived from the O&C and CBWR programs, assist in funding local services such as emergency response and education, supported by timber harvested from public lands. Jackson County will receive $4.3 million, Josephine County $3.3 million, and Douglas County $6.9 million. According to the BLM, the timber program sustains approximately 2,000 local jobs and contributes over a billion dollars to local economies.

If you are finding it challenging to identify a career that aligns with your personality, ambitions, and life objectives, consider pursuing a career as a lab technician by obtaining an Associate of Science certificate from Klamath Community College. This path may introduce you to opportunities you had not previously considered. The Laboratory Technician Associate of Science degree offers various career options, including positions as a biological technician, wildlife biologist, chemical technician, and forensic scientist. Employment opportunities are available at organizations such as Sky Lakes Medical Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, Jeld-Wen Research and Development, and police forensics. At KCC, 60% of the coursework can be completed online. The program is eligible for the Oregon Promise benefit, which covers 90 credit hours for qualifying high school graduates.
 

The tenth anniversary season of 'In a Landscape, Classical Music in the Wild' commences in May and continues until September. This season will feature 50 concerts showcasing classical music at two locations in Lake County: Summer Lake and Fort Rock, as well as the Alvord Desert. The Summer Lake concert is titled 'Dark Sky Concert,' as Summer Lake is recognized as an Oregon Dark Sky Park. The performance at Fort Rock State Park is scheduled for September 13, followed by the Summer Lake Hot Springs concert on September 14. Additionally, a performance near Jacksonville at Applegate Lake will take place on May 30, and another at the Alvord Desert on June 21. The Fort Rock concert will start at 4 p.m. and conclude around 5:30 p.m., while the Summer Lake Hot Springs concert will begin at 9 p.m. and last approximately 1.5 hours due to the Dark Sky designation. Tickets for individual concerts are priced at $50, or $135 for both performances, which includes two nights of camping at Summer Lake Hot Springs, with the camping fee charged per person.

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