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Bit of rail tied to larger piece of area history

After 110 years, an extra piece of the long-gone railroad line that ran from logging sites to the Poke-gama Log Chute was unearthed by the Klamath County Museum in September. See page A2.

Mutated flu virus could signal hospitalizations

This season’s flu vaccine may not be as effective against new and possibly more virulent strains that could become the nation’s dominant form of influ-enza this season. See page A7.

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Adams, Kellstrom differ on reaction to water accordCouncilman opposes dam removal, supports bill’s intent

“Button up your overcoat when the wind is free; take good care of yourself, you belong to me.” That’s good advice and also the first lines of a song that will be fea-tured in the Esquire Jazz Orchestra’s performance of “Button Up Your Overcoat” at 2 p.m. Sunday in the

Ross Ragland Theater. Also on the program are songs by Irving Berlin and tunes from the big band era. Tickets are $29, $23 and $19. ■ “Lighter Side of Christ-mas” will be performed by Robin Schwartz, Greg Dun-ton and Bonnie Hay in a fundraiser for the Klamath

County Museum at 6 p.m. today and Saturday in the museum. Tickets are $30. ■ “Hansel and Gretel” will be performed as part of the Little Linkville Plays For Children at 1 p.m. Sat-urday and Sunday in the Linkville Playhouse. Tickets are $2.

SENATE BILL 2379

By HOLLY DILLEMUTHH&N Staff Reporter

While the Klamath Falls City Council voted to support Senate Bill 2379, one councilman wants to make it known the vote doesn’t reflect unanimity.

Mayor Todd Kellstrom and Council-man Bill Adams each submitted a letter to U.S. Congressman Greg Walden, and U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkely and Ron Wyden this week regarding the Klamath Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act. The letters were sent on the heels of a 3-2 vote by members of council to sup-port the bill, which is currently on its way through Congress.

Ultimately, both letters show support for the bill’s intent, if not overall content.

See REACTION, page A3

By TRISTAN HIEGLERH&N Staff Reporter

Fire and law enforcement officials are investigating three suspicious fires that ignited in separate vacant structures over the last week.

While the fires have not been officially deemed arson cases, a human cause may be in play.

According to Fire Marshal Scott Rice, Klamath County Fire District No. 1, the first fire started Sunday, and the others sprung up Tuesday. He said there were no injuries involved in any of the cases.

“We’re suspecting somebody entered these structures and used combustible materials that were readily available,” Rice said.

He added there is no established con-nection between the three suspicious fires, but the investigation is encompass-ing all the incidents since they occurred fairly close together on Altamont Drive.

See FIRES, page A3

Snowflake Parade 2014

H&N photos by Steven Silton

Thousands of people lined Main Street for the annual Snowflake Parade Thursday. (Top) The Toys For Tots float had a few golf carts trailing it to toss candy to the crowd, while a local Girl Scout troop (left) led the march with a flag. Dozens of dogs from various animal organiza-tions around town joined in the fun, too. A full gal-lery of pictures from the parade is available at heraldandnews.com.

OSU coach departsFootball coach Mike Riley announced Thursday he would leave OSU for Nebraska

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Pac-12 ChampionshipThe No. 7 Arizona Wildcats could advance to the college football playoffs with onemore win over OregonSee page B1