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elcome to Our Town. This special
Douglas County history
Douglas County map
Government contacts
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W publication is designed as a quick-
and-easy guide to Douglas County
towns, services and schools.
It’s meant for newcomers as well as those
County departments 16 who have lived in Douglas County for years.
Calendar of events 18 We’d like to know what you think about
Our Town.
Roseburg information 21 Send your comments and/or suggestions to
any of the contact addresses listed below. And
County media 32 enjoy Our Town.
Hospitals 35
DMV, transit 36 Published by
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Hunting and fishing 37
Police and fire services 40 345 N.E. Winchester
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
North County towns 46 Phone: (541) 672-3321
E-mail: newsdesk@nrtoday.com
West County towns 49 Web site: www.nrtoday.com
South County towns 52 All contents copyrighted and may not be repro-
duced without consent of The News-Review.
Sports 60 Our Town is published annually.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
DOUGLAS
COUNTY
Population: 105,240
(July 2008 estimates,
Population Research
Center at Portland State
University)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY
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Douglas County
Populations
Roseburg 21,235
Sutherlin 7,795
Green *6,174
Winston 5,890
Reedsport 4,305
Myrtle Creek 3,665
Tri City *3,519
Glide *1,690
Canyonville 1,730
Yoncalla 1,115 ROBIN LOZNAK/The News-Review
Drain 1,080 Jesse Herbert, left, and Katie Westbrook,
Glendale 955
Riddle 1,045
both 14 and both Broomtail Buddies 4H
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Winchester Bay *488 horse barn while getting ready for the annu-
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GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT CONTACTS State Senators
Sen. Jeff Kruse,
Douglas County Commissioners R-Roseburg
Doug Robertson, Commissioner S-316, State Capitol, 900 Court St. N.E.,
1036 S.E. Douglas Room Salem, OR 97301
217, Roseburg, OR 97470 Phone: (503) 986-1701
Phone: (541) 440-4201
Joe Laurance, Commis- Local contact information:
sioner 636 Wild Iris Lane, Rose-
1036 S.E. Douglas Room burg, OR 97470
217, Roseburg, OR 97470 Phone: (541) 673-7201
Phone: (541) 440-4201 E-mail:
Susan Morgan, Commis- sen.jeffkruse@state.or.us
sioner Web site:
Robertson 1036 S.E. Douglas Room Morgan www.leg.state.or.us/kruse
217, Roseburg, OR 97470 Committees: Health Care
Phone: (541) 440-4201 and Veterans’ Affairs (vice-
chairman); Human Services and Rural
Douglas County Health Policy (vice-chairman); Education
e-Government Web site: and General Government.
http://www.co.douglas.
or.us Kruse is in his second four-year term in
the Senate, representing District 1, which
Douglas County Cities includes Roseburg and the areas south to
City government contacts Glendale and west to Bandon, Gold Beach
are listed under individual and Brookings. He earlier served in the Ore-
Laurance city descriptions elsewhere gon House from 1997-2004.
in this guide and under Hot
Links/“Government Links” on
our Web site, newsreview.info Continued on page 11
GOVERNMENT
Continued from page 10
State Representatives
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GOVERNMENT
U.S. Senators E-mail: http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/con-
Sen. Ron Wyden tact_us.shtml
223 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Web site: http://governor.oregon.gov
Washington, D.C., 20510-3703 Senate President
Phone: (202) 224-5244. Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem
Washington D.C. E-mail: http://wyden.senate.gov/con- Room 201, State Capitol, 900 Court St. N.E.,
tact Salem, OR 97301
Web site: http://wyden.senate.gov Phone: (503) 986-1600 Fax: (503) 986-1004
E-mail:sen.petercourtney@state.or.us
Eugene district office: Web site:
405 E. 8th Ave., Suite 2020 www.leg.state.or.us/senate/senpres/home.htm
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 431-0229 House Speaker
Fax: (541) 431-0610 House Speaker Dave Hunt, D-Clackamas
County
Sen. Jeff Merkley Room 269, State Capitol, 900 Court St. N.E.,
B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building Salem, OR 97301
Washington, D.C., 20510 Phone: (503) 986-1440
Phone: (202) 224-3753 E-mail: rep.davehunt@state.or.us
Fax: (202) 228-3997 Web site:
E-mail: senator@merkley.senate.gov www.leg.state.or.us/house/speaker/home.htm
Web site: www.merkley.senate.gov
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Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 465-6750
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
Rep. Peter DeFazio
2134 Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, D.C., 20515.
Phone: (202) 225-6416
Fax (202) 225-0373
E-mail:
http://defazio.house.gov/formdefazio/contact.html
Web site: http://www.house.gov/defazio
Roseburg Office:
612 S.E. Jackson St., No. 9,
P.O. Box 2460,
Roseburg, Ore. 97470
Phone: (541) 440-3523
Fax: (541) 440-3525
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COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
County Government Listings
Douglas County Courthouse/Justice Building Justice Courts
1036 S.E. Douglas, Roseburg; (541) 672-3311 Canyonville - P.O. Box 376, Canyonville; (541)
839-4389
Drain - P.O. Box 513, Drain; (541) 836-2814
Douglas County e-Government Glendale - P.O. Box 325, Glendale; (541) 832-
Web site: 2101
Reedsport - 680 Fir Street, Reedsport; (541) 271-
http://www.co.douglas.or.us
4868
County departments Juvenile
Adult Parole and Probation - Justice Building Justice Building, Room 203
Room 206 (541) 440-4409
(541) 957-8148 Detention Facility - Detention & Shelter Care Facil-
Assessor - Courthouse Room 206 ity Building
(541) 440-4222 (541) 464-6400
Building Department - Justice Building Room 106 Land - Courthouse Room 320
(541) 440-4284 (541) 440-4300
Law Library - Justice Building Room 305
County Clerk - Courthouse Room 221 (541) 440-4341
(541) 440-4323 Library, Douglas County - 1409 N.E. Diamond
Commissioners, Douglas County - Courthouse Lake Blvd., Roseburg
Room 217 (541) 440-4311
(541) 440-4201 Additional libraries located in Canyonville, Drain,
Commission on Children & Families - Courthouse Glendale, Myrtle Creek, Oakland, Reedsport, Riddle,
Room 7 Sutherlin, Winston, Yoncalla (see individual city list-
(541) 957-4622 ings for locations).
Corrections - Justice Building Room 310
(541) 440-4440 Management & Finance - Courthouse Room 302
County Counsel - Courthouse Room 321 (541) 440-4247
(541) 440-4375 Museum, Douglas County - 123 Museum Drive,
Roseburg (541) 957-7007
DINT (Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team)
(541) 440-4474 Parks - 6536 Old Highway 99 North, Winchester
District Attorney - Justice Building Room 204 (541) 957-7001
(541) 440-4388 Planning Department - Justice Building Room 106
(541) 440-4289
Fairgrounds, Douglas County - 2110 S.W. Frear Public Works
Street, Roseburg Administration - Courthouse Room 219; (541)
(541) 957-7010 440-4208
Fire District #2, Douglas County - 1400 Buckhorn Engineering - Courthouse Room 304; (541) 440-
Road, Roseburg 4481
(541) 673-5503 Natural Resources - Courthouse Room 306; (541)
Douglas Forest Protective Association 440-4255
1758 N.W. Airport Road, Roseburg; (541) 672- Operations and Maintenance - 433 Rifle Range
6507 Road, Roseburg; (541) 440-4268
531 S. Cedar, Drain; (541) 836-7009
Information Technology - Courthouse Room 123
(541) 440-4330 Continued on page 17
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COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 18
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Calendar of events supplied
by the Roseburg Visitors and
Convention Bureau. The
schedule is subject to change.
672-9731 or 800-444-9584.
OCTOBER 2009
1-30 Umpqua Valley Arts
Center, “Hundred Valleys”
Northwest Juried Art Com-
petition, Oils & Pastels
exhibit and photography, 672-
2532.
1-31 Seven Feathers Hotel
& Casino Resort, call for
entertainment schedule, 800-
548-8461.
1-31 Oregon Bounty, par- ROBIN LOZNAK/The News-Review
ticipating Umpqua Valley Horse-drawn carriage rides add atmosphere to River Forks
Artisans, 672-9731. Park during the Festival of Lights on Saturday night.
1-31 Historic Floed-Lane
House, Saturdays and Sun-
days, 1 to 4 p.m., 459-1393. Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 672-2532.
31 Neewollah Parade, Downtown Roseburg, 7 Annual Scandinavian Smorgasbord,
Jackson Street, 5 p.m., 673-3352. Faith Lutheran Church, traditional food served,
31 Harvest ZOObilee, Wildlife Safari, spe- 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. seating, Faith Lutheran
cial Halloween activities, wear your costumes, Church, 672-2231.
5 to 8 p.m., 679-6761. 7-8 Business and Professional Women’s
31 Halloween Street Fair, downtown Myrtle Craft Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds,
Creek, 863-6843. www.co.douglas.or.us/fair, 672-5820.
6 - Jan 8 Oregon Artist Juried Art Exhibit,
NOVEMBER 2009 Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 672-2532.
1-29 Historic Floed-Lane House, Saturdays 11 Annual Veterans Day Parade, Roseburg
and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., 459-1393. Town Center, 11 a.m., 440-1000, ext. 44101, or
1-30 Oregon Bounty, participating Umpqua 672-9716.
Valley Wineries, 672-9731, ext. 10. 12-15 Dog Show, Douglas County Fair-
1-30 Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino grounds, Umpqua Kennel Club and Rogue
Resort, call for entertainment schedule, 800-
548-8461.
6 - Jan 8 Oregon Artist Juries Art Exhibit, Continued on page 19
Galleries
Gift Shop
Classes
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Continued from page 18
The Roseburg
Visitors Center
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Continued from page 19 19-24 Wildlights, Wildlife Safari, the Safari
Village is filled with lights and animal shapes,
6 to 9 p.m., www.wildlifesafari.net, 679-6761.
5-6 The Messiah, Umpqua Community Col-
lege, Jacoby Auditorium, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., JANUARY 2010
Sunday, 3 p.m., tickets available at Hanson 1 - Jan 8 Oregon Artist Juried Art Exhibit,
Jewelers, While Away Books, SoCo Coffee Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 672-2532.
House, Fine Arts UCC, 496-0748. 1-31 Wildlife Safari, 2 for 1 drive through
4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Holiday Village, special, all month, www.wildlifesafari.net, 679-
River Forks Park, in conjunction with Festival 6761.
of Lights, 5 to 10 p.m., 672-2532. 1-31 Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino
10, 11, 13, 17-20 A Madrigal Christmas Resort, call for entertainment schedule, 800-
Dinner Theatre, The Myrtle Creek Grand Vic- 548-8461.
torian, Thursday to Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 5 2-31 Historic Floed-Lane House, Saturdays
p.m., www.grandvictorianmc.com, 863-3011. and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., 459-1393.
12 Timber Truckers Light Parade and 8-9 Vintage Singers present “Twelfth
Myrtle Creek Winter Festival, Millsite Park, Night”, First Presbyterian Church, Friday and
6:30 p.m., lighted truck parade, fire truck rides, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., 440-4691.
863-3171. 21 First Citizen Banquet, Sponsored by the
17 Breakfast with Santa, breakfast with Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Dou-
Santa 8 to 10 a.m., reservations are required, glas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds,
Christmas caroling, cookie decorating, photo 5:30 p.m., president’s reception, 7 p.m., dinner,
opportunities with Santa ant Tiani and many 672-2648.
other fun activities throughout the park. Drive 22 - Feb 27 Umpqua Valley Arts Associa-
through specials from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tion, five galleries with artists/exhibits,
Wildlife Safari, www.wildlifesafari.net, 679- www.uvarts.com, 672-2532.
6761. 26 Douglas County Youth Orchestra,
19 Timber Town Toyland Light Parade,
Central Avenue, Sutherlin, Saturday, 7 p.m.,
459-5829. Continued on page 26
ROSEBURG
Population: 21,235
(July 2008 estimate, Population Research
Center at Portland State University)
N
estled in the heart of Douglas
County, Roseburg has dubbed
itself The Timber Capital of the
Nation, and serves as the gate-
way to the Douglas fir-lined North
Umpqua River and Crater Lake National
Park via Highway 138, which heads east
from town.
The regional hub as well as Douglas
County seat attracts locals and tourists
alike to its cultural events and riverside
parks, as well as the Douglas County Fair
and summer concert series Music on the
Half Shell, which lure big-name perform-
ers.
The South Umpqua River winds through
the heart of Roseburg, meeting up with the
North Umpqua just northwest of town.
The city of 21,235 is the area’s retail and
home improvement destination and boasts
restaurants with international cuisine from
Chinese and Italian to Greek, Mexican and
Japanese. ROBIN LOZNAK/News-Review file photo
Located just off of Interstate 5, Rose-
burg is 72 miles south of Eugene, and 124 The South Umpqua River runs through
miles north of the California border. It Roseburg.
rests amid some of the world’s richest tim-
ber land, and became a major lumber pro- in 1851. Three years later, the town was
ducer during the post-World War II hous- officially mapped, renamed Roseburg —
ing boom. At the timber industry’s height, after Aaron — and became the county seat.
278 mills operated in Douglas County. Roseburg’s Main Street follows the
First visited by white settlers and gold Applegate Trail, mapped in 1846 by pio-
seekers in the 1840s, the town was platted neers led by Jesse Applegate and Levi
as Deer Creek by New Yorker Aaron Rose
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ROSEBURG
Continued from page 21 than 100 others and caused $10 million in
damage. The Blast, as it’s known, was the
third-most deadly disaster in Oregon histo-
Scott. A historical marker on the west side
ry, and today is the subject of seasonal
of the Douglas County Courthouse com-
walking tours.
memorates and describes this wagon trail,
In spite of adversity, the city has man-
also called the Old South Road.
aged to maintain many historical build-
Mount Nebo, named after the mountain
ings, including the neoclassical Douglas
that Moses stood atop to view the prom-
County Courthouse at 1036 S.E. Douglas
ised land, overlooks the city and Garden
Ave. The structure was built in a space city
Valley. Pioneers believed this aptly
founder Aaron Rose donated in the 1850s
described the high ground in the bend of
for use as a public square. In 1955, rectan-
the South Umpqua River that proves a
gular additions were made to each end of
spectacular viewpoint.
the original 1929 structure.
Roseburg abounds with historical homes
The Mill-Pine neighborhood was Rose-
and landmarks, but many spots were
burg’s first nationally registered historic
irreparably damaged or destroyed during a
1959 explosion downtown that leveled
businesses, killed 14 people, injured more Continued on page 24
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ROSEBURG
Kena Heck
of Eugene
dances with
an oversized
hula hoop
during the
Sly and Rob-
bie and the
Taxi Gang
Music on the
Half Shell
concert in
Roseburg’s
Stewart
Park.
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ROSEBURG
Continued from page 24 built between 1866-76. Lane lived nearby
during his final years and spent much of his
time with his daughter. The Floed-Lane
district are echoes of a not-so-distant past
House is maintained by the Douglas County
when timber barons and respected doctors,
Historical Society. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m.
lawyers and politicians built opulent monu-
Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment.
ments to their success.
Admission is free but donations are
The elaborately decorated three-story,
accepted.
Queen Anne-style Moses Parrott house at
Today, Roseburg also has two cinemas,
1772 S.E. Jackson St. is a vivid reminder of
theaters, book stores, coffee houses and
this. Parrott, a shoemaker, came to this area
numerous restaurants.
with his wife, Tennessee, in the early
1850s. ROSEBURG INFORMATION
Mayor Larry Rich
Today, the home is privately owned. No City Recorder: Sheila Cox
tours are given, but it can be viewed easily City Hall: 900 S.E. Douglas Ave., Roseburg; (541)
from Stephens Street. 672-7701
The Floed-Lane house at 544 S.E. Dou- City E-mail: info@cityofroseburg.org
City Web site: http://www.cityofroseburg.org
glas Ave. is more commonly known as the Post Office: 519 S.E. Kane St., Roseburg; (800)
Joseph Lane House and is the only surviv- 275-8777
ing structure associated with this pioneer Police Department: (541) 673-6633
Sheriff’s Department: (541) 440-4471
soldier and statesman. Lane was a commis- Fire Department: (541) 673-4459
sioned brigadier general during the Mexi- Municipal Court: 900 S.E. Douglas Ave., Rose-
can War. He was the Oregon Territory’s del- burg; (541) 672-7701
Chamber of Commerce: 410 S.E. Spruce St.,
egate to Congress from 1851 to 1859 and Roseburg; (541) 672-2648
was the state’s first U.S. senator from 1859 Visitors Center: 410 S.E. Spruce St., Roseburg;
to 1861. In 1860 he was the Southern (541) 672-9731
Library: 1409 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd., Rose-
Democratic candidate for vice president. burg; (541) 440-4305
The home was owned by Lane’s daughter Schools: Roseburg School District
and son-in-law, John and Emily Floed, and
arge
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7010.
Continued from page 20
21 Daniel Rodriguez, 2 p.m., Roseburg Com-
munity Concerts, Jacoby Auditorium, UCC,
Jacoby Auditorium, UCC, 7:30 p.m., http://tickets.umpqua.edu, 672-0494.
www.umpquasymphony.org, 496-4546. 27 Palate to Palette, Umpqua Valley Arts Cen-
30 Alexander Tutunov with Andrea Brock ter, Hallie Brown Ford Gallery, artwork featured
and Hilary Hall-Duo Pianists, Jacoby Auditori- will be auctioned, 672-2532.
um, UCC, 7:30 p.m., TBA Donkey Basketball Game, sponsored by
www.umpquasymphony.org, 496-4546. the Douglas County Shrine Club, Roseburg Fire
Department vs. the KPIC crew, Douglas County
FEBRUARY 2010 Fairgrounds, 672-8741.
1-27 Umpqua Valley Arts Association, five
galleries with artists/exhibits, www.uvarts.com, MARCH 2010
672-2532. 1-31 Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino
1-28 Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort,
call for entertainment schedule, 800-548-8461.
6-28 Historic Floed-Lane House, Saturdays Continued on page 27
and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., 677-9603.
6 Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby,
Douglas County Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. each day,
pre-registration required, 672-0757.
6 Roseburg Book and Stationary Birthday
Celebration - 100 years in business, 10 a.m. to 2 Trusted Car Care
p.m., cake cutting ceremony, 673-5356.
11 Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Walk, Rose- Since 1965
burg Town Center, 5 to 8 p.m., Janice Quist, 673- We are Your NAPA Auto Care Center
5356 or Vicki Nielsen, 464-8422. 1225 NE Stephens
Roseburg
12 Father Daughter Dance, Fiesta Dance, 6 672-1527
p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, www.dcfa-
&
therdaughterdance.com, 672-0230.
13 “Wild For You,” Dinner & Music, Wildlife
Safari, romantic champagne dinner and music, 6
p.m., www.wildlifesafari.net, 679-6761. Nelson yle
Since 1946
13-14 Gun Show, Douglas County Fair-
grounds, Roseburg Rod and Gun Club, Saturday, Specializing In:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 672- Windows • Doors • Cabinets
2761. Floor Covering • Weatherization
19-21 Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Glass & Glass Glazing
Show, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Friday, 12 to
Nelson & Pyle Woodworking, Inc.
9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 868 SE Parrott St.
a.m. to 5 p.m., www.exposureshows.com, 957- 673-3434
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Continued from page 26 1-30 Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino
Resort, call for entertainment schedule, 800-
548-8461.
Resort, call for entertainment schedule, 3-25 Historic Floed-Lane House, Saturdays
www.sevenfeathers.com, 800-548-8461. and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., 459-1393.
5 - April 23 Umpqua Valley Arts Associa- 6-12 Spring Sprint - Cheetah Week,
tion, Arts in Education Biennial, Wildlife Safari, www.wildlifesafari.net, 679-
www.uvarts.com, 672-2532. 6761.
5-7 Home & Garden Show, Umpqua Valley 17 Barrel Tasting Tour, bus tours of Central
Homebuilders Association, Douglas County and South Umpqua Valley wineries, visit six
Fairgrounds, more than 300 vendors, 673-3711. wineries on each tour, reservations,
6-29 Historic Floed-Lane House, Saturdays www.umpquavalleywineries.org, 672-5701.
and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., 459-1393. 3 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Stewart Park,
13-14 Roseburg Benefit Car Show, Douglas Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free to the public,
County Fairgrounds, Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 Sponsored by Cascade Community Credit
p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 672-7235. Union, 672-6641.
19-28 Wildlife Safari Spring Break - Ele- 16-18 Annual Umpqua Valley Quilter Guild
phant Carwash, www.wildlifesafari.net, 679- Quilt Show, “Sweet Are the Memories,”
6761. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Friday and Satur-
20 Annual Greatest of the Grape, presented day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4
by the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Associa- p.m., www.umpquavalleyquilters.com, 440-
tion, Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, 3803.
(Umpqua Valley Wineries) Shuttle busses from 17 Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay, 67 mile
Sleep Inn Suites, Best Western, Holiday Inn run relay begins 6 a.m. in Roseburg, 23 mile
Express, 7 to 11 p.m., 673-5323. walk relay beginning at Lavern Park, (541)
21 Casey MacGill’s Blue 4 Trio, 2 p.m., 267-6329 or (541) 396-5940.
Roseburg Community Concerts, Jacoby Audi- 18 Party for the Planet, 12 to 2 p.m.,
torium, UCC, http://tickets.umpqua.edu, 672- Wildlife Safari, www.wildlifesafari.net, 679-
0494. 6761.
26-28 Spring Craft Fair, Douglas County 24 Earth Day & Energy Fair, Douglas
Fairgrounds, Friday, 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enter-
a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., inner- tainment, activities, demonstrations, food, and
spacefamily@hotmail.com. family fun, free, 440-4350.
27-28 Spring Antique Show, Douglas Coun- 24-25 Annual Glide Wildflower Show,
ty Fairgrounds, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun- Glide Community Center, 8 to 9 a.m. photogra-
day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 679-8912. phers, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
for the public, www.glidewildflowershow.org,
APRIL 2010 496-3323.
5 - April 23 Umpqua Valley Arts Associa-
tion, Arts in Education Biennial,
www.uvarts.com, 672-2532. Continued on page 28
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Continued from page 29 7 Kick Off to Graffiti Show Honors Vets in
2009, Roseburg Veterans Hospital on the Golf
Course, sponsored by Sherms Thunderbird
p.m. in the Village, free birthday party honoring Market and the VA Hospital, noon show and
Jack, the southern white rhino who turned 30 in BBQ fundraiser 3 to 8 p.m., 680-1230.
March, 679-6761. 10 Rock N’ Rollin Pancake Breakfast,
20 Fathers Day FREE, fathers get in free Pitchford Ranch-River Forks Park 7 to 10:30
with a paid admission at Wildlife Safari, 679- a.m., all you can eat, 673-7405.
6761. 11 Graffiti Weeks — End Fun Run, Scenic
22 - Aug. 17 Music on the Half Shell Sum- Route from Roseburg to Canyonville, begin at
mer Concert Series, Stewart Park, Tuesdays, 7 2475 Stewart Parkway, a.m. registration, ends
p.m., www.halfshell.org, 677-1708. at Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, 673-
25-27 42nd Umpqua Valley Summer Arts 1520.
Festival, Umpqua Valley Arts Center, Fir 17-18 Sutherlin Stampede Rodeo & Tim-
Grove Park, www.uvarts.com, 672-2532. ber Parade, rodeo Friday and Saturday at 7
p.m., parade Saturday, 10 a.m.,
JULY 2010
1 - Aug. 20 Umpqua Valley Arts Center
public art hanging, themed annual member- Continued on page 42
ship show, 672-2532.
2, 9, 16, 23, 24 Riverbend Live Concert
Series, 7 to 9 p.m., Riverbend Park in Winston,
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10 p.m., 800-733-7593.
4 Fireworks at Stewart Park, fireworks at
dusk, 672-7701.
4 Winston’s Community Celebration and
Annual Fireworks, Riverbend Park, parade 1
p.m, music, fireworks 9:45 p.m., 679-8721.
June 22 - Aug. 17 Music on Halfshell Sum-
mer Concert Series, Stewart Park, Tuesdays, 7
p.m., www.halfshell.org/, 677-1708.
7-11 Roseburg Graffiti Week Events, ‘50s
car cruise and shows,
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 32
MEDIA
NEWSPAPERS The South County News
The News-Review 2751 Mt. Reuben Rd., Glendale
345 N.E. Winchester, P.O. Box 1248, Rose- (541) 832-2868
burg The Umpqua Post
Phone: (541) 672-3321 2741 Frontage Road, Reedsport
Web site: www.nrtoday.com (541) 271-7474
E-mail: newsdesk@nrtoday.com Web site: www.theumpquapost.com
Douglas County’s only daily newspaper E-mail: umpquapost@theworldlink.com
Coffee Break Daily News Umpqua Shopper
464 Fir Ave., Reedsport 345 N.E. Winchester, P.O. Box 1248, Rose-
(541) 271-3512 burg
Douglas County Mail (541) 672-3321
111 First Ave., Myrtle Creek
(541) 863-5233 TELEVISION STATIONS
E-mail: dcmail@pioneer-net.com KPIC-TV Channel 4 — CBS
Drain Enterprise 655 W. Umpqua St., Roseburg
P.O. Box 26, Drain P.O. Box 1345, Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 836-2241 (541) 672-4481
Web site: www.354.com/drain/enterprise.htm Web site: www.kpic.com
E-mail: drainenterprise@earthlink.net KOBI Channel 5 — NBC
Douglas County News 125 S. Fir St., Medford
117 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin (541) 779-5555
(541) 459-0716 E-mail: kobi@kobi5.com
Web site: www.douglascountynews.info Web site: www.kobi5.com
E-mail: becky@douglascountynews.info KEZI Channel 9 — ABC
The Roseburg Beacon 520 S.E. Spruce St., Roseburg
950 S.E. Washington Ave., Roseburg (541) 677-7447 Sales; News 440-0009
(541) 672-2222 Web site: www.kezi.com
E-mail: info@roseburgbeacon.com KDRV Channel 12 — ABC
1090 Knutson Ave., Medford
Celebrating 100 Years! (541) 773-1212
Web site: www.kdrv.com
KMTR Channel 16 — NBC
1004 S.E. Stephens St., Roseburg
A Whole Lot More Than an Office Products (541) 672-9852
& Hallmark Gift Store! Web site: www.kmtr.com
A Stamping & Scrapbooking Store Too! Southern Oregon Public Television
28 S. Fir St., Ste. 200 Medford
Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 M-F, 10:00 - 4:00 Sat.
549 SE Jackson • Downtown Roseburg • 673-5356
Locally Owned • rsbgbook@roseburgbook.com
Continued on page 33
MEDIA
MEDIA
Continued from page 33
WO R K M AT E S
Copy Center & Secretarial Service
Newsletters
Notary Service
Booklet Binding
NORTHWEST PROPERTIES Rubber Stamps
Business Cards
“Roseburg’s Hometown Plastic Laminating
HOSPITALS
LOCAL
Mercy Medical Center Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center,
2700 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg Corvallis
(541) 673-0611 (541) 768-5111
www.mercyrose.org www.samhealth.org
Evergreen Family Medicine — Urgent Care Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center,
2570 N.W. Edenbower Blvd. Suite 110, Rose- Portland
burg (503) 413-7711
(541) 957-1111 www.legacyhealth.org
www.efmpc.com
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center,
Lower Umpqua Hospital Springfield
600 Ranch Rd., Reedsport (541) 726-4400
(541) 271-2171 www.mckweb.com
www.lowerumpquahospital.com
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
ORegon Surgery Center (503) 494-8311
2801 N.W. Mercy Drive Suite 200, Roseburg www.ohsu.edu
(541) 677-2800
www.oregonsurgerycenter.com Continued on page 43
Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center
913 N.W. Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg
(541) 440-1000
OUT OF TOWN
CC S
HUCK S
Bay Area Hospital, Coos Bay
(541) 269-8111
www.bayareahospital.org HUCK WARM
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(503) 494-8811
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/doern
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464-0808
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 36
TRANSPORTATION
DMV Eugene Airport
Driver and Motor Vehicles Services Mahlon Sweet Field, 28855 Lockheed Drive,
1331 N.E. Cedar St., Roseburg Eugene
(541) 440-3395 (541) 682-5430
241 N.E. Main St., Canyonville www.ci.eugene.or.us/Airport
(541) 839-4449
www.oregondmv.com U-Trans/paratransit
742 S.E. Cass Ave., Roseburg
AIRPORT & AIR TRANSPORTATION (541) 440-6500
Roseburg Regional Airport www.umpquatransit.com
Correspondence: 900 S.E. Douglas Ave., Rose-
burg Dial-A-Ride (Sutherlin)
(541) 672-7701 (541) 459-2429
OceanAir
Location: 2251 N.W. Aviation Drive, Roseburg Dial-A-Ride (Winston)
(541) 672-4425 (541) 679-0455
DISPOSAL SERVICES
Glide Disposal (+ recycling) Roseburg Landfill and Transfer Stations (+
P.O. Box 520, Glide recycling)
(541) 496-3360 Interstate 5, Exit 121
440-4261
Southern Oregon Sanitation (+ recycling)
2752 Ridgeway Dr., Reedsport South Umpqua Disposal
(541) 271-4117 191 Gael Lane, Myrtle Creek
(541) 863-3363
North Douglas Sanitary
P.O. Box 608, Drain Sutherlin Sanitary Service (+ recycling)
(541) 836-2279 P.O. Box 599, Sutherlin
(541) 459-3139
Roseburg Disposal Co. (+ recycling)
835 S.E. Sheridan St., Roseburg Winston Sanitary Service (+ recycling)
(541) 673-7122 P.O. Box 490, Winston
(541) 679-7777
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Page 37–Our Town Roseburg Oregon, Monday, October 26, 2009
HUNTING
Plenty of game
to be had in
Douglas County
CRAIG REED
The News-Review
F
rom deer to turkeys, the call of the
wild is strong in Douglas County.
The area’s hills, rivers and deep woods
offer excellent opportunities for sports-
men during respective hunting seasons.
“Douglas County has some of the best, most
diverse habitat in the state,” Oregon Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife Southwest Region
manager Steve Denney said. “Virtually every
corner of the county provides habitat for some
wildlife species.”
People interested in the hunting and fishing
available in Douglas County are encouraged to
obtain Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife fishing synopses and the big game
and game bird regulations to check dates,
boundaries and regulations.
These are available at the ODFW office at
4192 North Umpqua Highway, Roseburg, or at
counters in stores where sporting goods are
sold.
GAME
Douglas County is one of the best counties in
Oregon for hunting black-tailed bucks. The deer
Continued on page 38
(541) 673-2298
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Suite 38B • Roseburg
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 38
HUNTING/FISHING
Continued from page 37
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HUNTING/FISHING
Continued from page 38 Fall chinook enter the Umpqua estuary in August
and migrate into October. The South Umpqua is
closed to fall chinook angling, but the main stem
California , where they will winter. Umpqua River and Smith River estuary provide
If there’s a long, warm fall, bandtails will be found excellent angling opportunities.
in good numbers. During a cool fall, the birds will The summer steelhead run is composed of both
migrate quickly and hunting opportunities will be wild and hatchery fish. The best fishing for summer
curtailed. steelhead is from June to October. They average 6
Like bandtails, mourning doves can be found in to 8 pounds in size.
good numbers in Douglas County whenever Fly-fishing for summer steelhead is popular on
there’s a long, warm fall. the North Umpqua, especially in the 33 miles of fly-
Douglas County is not a major population center angling-only water from Rock Creek upriver to
for ducks, but there are small populations of wood Soda Springs Dam.
ducks, mallards and a growing winter population of Winter steelhead are present in the North, South
wigeons. Those birds are found primarily along Umpqua and main stem Umpqua rivers and in the
rivers and at ponds on the valley floor. Most ducks Smith River. They begin their migration from the
are found on private land, so permission is needed ocean in November. January through March are
to hunt them. the best fishing months.
Canada geese were brought into Douglas Coun- The North Umpqua and Smith River have
ty several years ago and the population has healthy runs of wild winter steelhead. The South
expanded dramatically. They are found primarily Umpqua has both wild and hatchery runs. The total
along rivers and livestock pastures and most hunt- steelhead run is estimated to be more than 25,000
ing is done with decoys. Geese are usually found fish in the Umpqua Basin during most years.
on private property, so hunters are reminded to A large North Umpqua wild fish can weigh in at
check with landowners for permission to hunt. more than 20 pounds. The South Umpqua fish
average 7 to 10 pounds.
FISHING All wild winter steelhead must be released.
Coho, also known as silvers, are found through-
Anglers in Douglas County are rarely hard up for out the Umpqua River system. An adult Umpqua
a place to fish throughout the year. There is usually Basin coho averages 10 pounds. Hatchery coho
a fishery on the bite in the county’s waterways. are available for harvest from August to November.
Area rivers and lakes have a national reputation Rainbow trout is the species of trout most com-
for providing angler enjoyment. monly stocked in the Umpqua River system. The
The spring chinook are one of the most abun- reservoirs are stocked annually with about 30,000
dant fish in the Umpqua. The salmon enter the hatchery rainbow trout of legal size (8 to 12 inches)
Umpqua River from March through June, hold in just prior to spring vacation in March. Fish stocking
deep pools during July and August and spawn in continues into June and again in late August.
September and October. A springer caught in the Best trout fishing is in early spring, beginning in
main Umpqua earlier this year weighed 49 pounds, March and lasting through May when the fish are
but the average spring salmon is 20 to 25 pounds. actively feeding. The best bait is salmon eggs,
The South Umpqua River, the mainstem worms or small flies that match whatever is hatch-
Umpqua and the Smith River contain most of the ing on shore at the time. Lures also can
fall chinook. When fall rains increase the water level
and cool the water temperature, the fish begin a
quick migration upstream. Continued on page 84
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Lookingglass
Rural Fire District: (541) 679-5555
Milo
Rural Fire Department: (541) 825-3047
Myrtle Creek
Police Department: (541) 863-5221
Fire Department: (541) 863-5221
Continued on page 41
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Oakland
Rural Fire District: (541) 459-5427
Reedsport
Police Department: (541) 271-2109
Fire Department: (541) 271-2423
Riddle
Rural Volunteer Fire Department: (541) 874-
2373
Roseburg
Police Department: (541) 673-6633
Fire Department: (541) 673-4459
Sutherlin
Police Department: (541) 459-2211
Fire Department: (541) 459-1394
Tenmile
Rural Fire District: (541) 679-1882
Tri City
Rural Fire Protection District: (541) 863-
6871
Winston/Dillard
Winchester Bay Police Department: (541) 679-8704
Rural Fire Department: (541) 271-3808 Fire District: (541) 679-8721
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Continued from page 31
AUGUST 2010
1-20 Umpqua Valley Arts Center public art
hanging, themed annual membership show, 672-
2532.
4-8 Dune Fest 2009, events for the whole
family, ATV enthusiasts, Winchester Bay,
www.dunefest.com, 800 247-2155.
3-7 Douglas County Fair, Douglas County
Fairgrounds, www.co.douglas.or.us/fair, 957-
7010.
June 22 - Aug. 17 Music on Halfshell Sum-
mer Concert Series, Stewart Park, Tuesdays 7
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13-15 Sutherlin Blackberry Festival, Central
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Annual Hundred Valleys” Northwest Juried
Art Competition, oils and pastels exhibit and
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• Boys and Girls Clubs of the • Oregon Children’s Foundation, Inc. • Sisters Organization for
Umpqua Valley SMART Program in multiple Activities & Recreation
• CASA of Douglas County, Inc. counties: • South Umpqua School District
Coos
• Cobb Street Children’s • Southern Oregon University
Deschutes
Learning Center Konaway Nika Tillicum
Douglas
• Community Health Center, Inc. Klamath • Special Olympics of Oregon
• Community Works, Inc. Lane • St. Joseph’s Community Kitchen
• Days Creek FFA Chapter Rogue Valley • Umpqua Community Action Network
• Days Creek School District #15 • Oregon Coast Community Action Family Connections
Great Afternoons CHESS
• Douglas Resident Training Facilities
Head Start Confidence Clinic
• Family Development Center Head Start
CASA
• The FISH of Roseburg Food Bank Whole Agency
• Glide School District • Oregon Parent Center • Umpqua Comm. Development Corp.
• J Bar J Youth Services Programs, Inc. • Phoenix School of Roseburg • Umpqua Community Health Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central • Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped
• Roseburg School District #4
Oregon
• Sacred Heart Medical Center • Umpqua Valley Arts Association
Cascade Youth and Family Center
Foundation • Volunteer Foundation of
• Medford School District 549C
Courageous Kids Program Douglas County
Project Dove
North Medford High School Peace Health Well Child Clinic • Winston-Dillard School District #116
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 44
• Boys and Girls Clubs of the • Oregon Children’s Foundation, Inc. • Sisters Organization for
Umpqua Valley SMART Program in multiple Activities & Recreation
• CASA of Douglas County, Inc. counties: • South Umpqua School District
Coos
• Cobb Street Children’s • Southern Oregon University
Deschutes
Learning Center Konaway Nika Tillicum
Douglas
• Community Health Center, Inc. Klamath • Special Olympics of Oregon
• Community Works, Inc. Lane • St. Joseph’s Community Kitchen
• Days Creek FFA Chapter Rogue Valley • Umpqua Community Action Network
• Days Creek School District #15 • Oregon Coast Community Action Family Connections
Great Afternoons CHESS
• Douglas Resident Training Facilities
Head Start Confidence Clinic
• Family Development Center Head Start
CASA
• The FISH of Roseburg Food Bank Whole Agency
• Glide School District • Oregon Parent Center • Umpqua Comm. Development Corp.
• J Bar J Youth Services Programs, Inc. • Phoenix School of Roseburg • Umpqua Community Health Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central • Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped
• Roseburg School District #4
Oregon
• Sacred Heart Medical Center • Umpqua Valley Arts Association
Cascade Youth and Family Center
Foundation • Volunteer Foundation of
• Medford School District 549C
Courageous Kids Program Douglas County
Project Dove
North Medford High School Peace Health Well Child Clinic • Winston-Dillard School District #116
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 46
NORTH COUNTY
NORTH DOUGLAS COUNTY City Administrator: Carl Patenode
City Hall: 129 W. C Ave., P.O. Box 158, Drain; (541)
836-2417
CURTIN City Web site: www.cityofdrain.org
Unincorporated town Post Office: 228 W. C St., Drain; (800) 275-8777
Population: 209 (2000 U.S. Census) Sheriff’s Department: (541) 836-2418
Named for Daniel Curtin, who operated a sawmill North Douglas County Fire & EMS, ambulance: 531 S.
there in the early 1890s. The small town is at the Cedar St., Drain; (541) 836-2282
northernmost border of Douglas County on Interstate City Shop: 801 Division Ave., Drain; (541) 836-2113
Justice Court: 135 Second St., Drain; (541) 836-2814
5. Civic Center: 205 W. A Ave., Drain
Curtin information Library: 205 W. A Ave., Drain; (541) 836-2648
School: North Douglas School District Schools: North Douglas School District
DRAIN OAKLAND
Population: 1,080 (July 2008 estimate, Popula- Population: 945 (July 2008 estimate,
tion Research Center at Portland State University) Population Research Center at Portland State Uni-
Drain, about 45 miles north of Roseburg, was versity)
named for pioneer Charles Drain, who took up a In 1968, this community was the first in Oregon to
donation land claim there. The town was first called establish a National Historic District. About 15 miles
Drain after the Oregon & California Railroad north of Roseburg off I-5 at Exit 138 on Old High-
planned to establish a station there in 1870. The way 99, Oakland was moved from its original loca-
home of Charles Drain Jr., a Queen Anne-style house tion to the present town site because of Oregon &
built in 1893 called The Castle, still stands and California Railroad construction in 1872. A historic
serves as a tourist attraction. Other tourist attractions panel sign on a warehouse near the railroad tracks
include the Pass Creek covered bridge behind the notes the Applegate Trail site and facts about its emi-
Civic Center, and other Victorian houses. grants.
Dining fare includes La Pinata, Gateway Inn, the A landmark commemorating one of them is locat-
Reel Sportsman Pizzeria, the Toad Belly Deli and the ed on a granite boulder one mile north of town on
Rose Garden Inn. Drain is also home to the only old Highway 99. The Rev. J.A. Cornwall landmark
public outdoor swimming pool in North Douglas memorializes the pioneer who was born in 1798 in
County.
Drain information
Mayor: Suzanne Anderson Continued on page 47
NORTH COUNTY
Continued from page 46
Continued on page 48
Richard Shorey
Principal Broker
Come see our fine Brett Findlay
selection of Tobacco, North County Associate Broker
Adrienne Baker
Cigars, Humidors, REALTY Associate Broker
Kathy Mechem
Pipes & Accessories Associate Broker
Pauline Kingery
all centrally located “Serving Douglas County Since 1978” Associate Broker
459-2232
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 48
NORTH COUNTY
Continued from page 47
s
range of studies and disciplines and seasonal
activities, including the summer musical and an
outdoor swimming pool.
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The Winchester fish ladder is a popular attrac-
d
tion.
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Winchester information
Post Office: 5571 N.E. Stephens St., Winchester; Italian
(541) 673-6220
YONCALLA
Population: 1,115 (July 2008 estimate, Popula-
tion Research Center at Portland State University) 1332 W. Central, Sutherlin
Yoncalla is located in a valley about 30 miles 541.459.3773 • www.pedottis.com
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WEST COUNTY
WESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY (541) 584-2300
Elkton Community Education Center: 15850 Hwy. 38
ELKTON West, Elkton; (541) 584-2692
Population: 200 (City of Elkton official Web site, Schools: Elkton School District
Sept. 17, 2009)
The town, named in 1850 for its proximity to Elk GARDINER
Creek, is located about 27 miles west of Sutherlin on Unincorporated town
Highway 138. One of the earliest areas in Douglas The tiny community located just north of Reedsport
County to be settled by Europeans, it is the site of Fort on Highway 101 was once a logging and mill town.
Umpqua, one of several Hudson’s Bay Co. fur trading Historic homes and a small, hillside cemetery hint at
establishments. A sign posted on the west side of the its rich history. It was in Gardiner that the Jedediah
highway features a composite of the post sketched in Smith expedition was attacked by the Lower Umpqua
1841 by Lt. George Simmons of the U.S. South Seas Indians in 1828, with deadly results.
and Surveying Expedition. Originally called Gardiner City the town was
A replica of the fort was recently constructed at the named for a Boston merchant whose trade ship was
Elkton Community Education Center, one of the city’s wrecked in 1850 at the mouth of the Umpqua. The
crown jewels. The Center also has a small amphithe- goods and ship timbers were salvaged and moved 9
ater, a butterfly pavilion that attracts migratory butter- miles upstream, where the first building was con-
flies and a garden with native Oregon plants. Another structed to house the trade goods.
new addition to the town is the Alfred S. Tyson Park, The site served as a headquarters for the Umpqua
located at 640 River Road, Elkton. It is complete with customs district in 1851, with Colin Wilson as col-
boat ramp, picnic tables and public restrooms. lector. Some years later, the Gardiner Mill Company
Elkton also features a general store, several restau- continued the growth of the area with a new sawmill
rants and four wineries. Of special interest: Arlene’s, and town lots.
famous for its logger burgers; Tomaselli’s Pastry Mill About three miles north of Reedsport, off Highway
and Cafe, known for its bakery items; Man Bites Dog, 101, a landmark is dedicated to the Gardiner Mill Store
a drive-up eatery that serves Chicago-style hot dogs; and pays homage to a business that played an impor-
Brandborg Winery and River’s Edge Winery are with- tant role in the lives of the people living on the coast
in Elkton city limits; Bradley’s Winery and Anindor’s for many years. The building was razed in 1974.
Gardiner information
Winery are just outside of town. Post Office: 77251 Hwy. 101, Gardiner, OR 97441;
River’s Edge Winery specializes in Pinot Noir wines (541) 271-2313
grown in LIVE certified and sustainable conditions, Schools: Reedsport School District
which focuses on erosion prevention and minimal
environmental impact. This winery has also recently KELLOGG
installed solar panels, and now requires only one-third Unincorporated town
of its electricity from a local provider. Located west of Sutherlin on Highway 138 on the
Elkton information main stem of the Umpqua River, the area was named
Mayor Rebecca Swearington for brothers Lyman and Adna Kellogg. The pair’s resi-
City manager: Linda Higgins dence was a stop for freighters hauling from Scotts-
City Hall: 366 First St., P.O. Box 508, Elkton; (541)
584-2547 burg to the mines in southern Oregon who needed
City E-mail: cityofelkton@cascadeaccess.com overnight accommodations. Previously, the area is
City Web site: www.elkton-oregon.com believed to have been the site of a Kalapuya Indian vil-
Post Office: 275 B St., Elkton; (800) 275-8777
Sheriff’s Department: (541) 440-4471
Fire Department: Elkton Rural Fire Protection District, Continued on page 50
Beautiful
Umpqua River Setting
Full Hook-up Sites
River Sites • Pull-Thrus
Groups Welcome • Pavilion
Fire Ring • Drift Boat Slide
Fish year-round
Walk to Restaurants,
Wineries, & Gardens
WEST COUNTY
Continued from page 49
LOON LAKE
Unincorporated town
Located roughly 18 miles west of Elkton and 15
miles east-southeast of Reedsport, the lake was discov-
ered by an exploring expedition in 1852. It is about .5 ROBIN LOZNAK/News-Review file photo
mile wide and two miles long. Parts of it are more than Surfing on the Pacific Ocean near Win-
200 feet deep. The lake was originally formed hun- chester Bay.
dreds of years ago by a landslide of huge boulders
across a deep river canyon. Today the area is known
for its Largemouth Bass, Trout, and other fishing Fourth of July and other festivals are held throughout
opportunities, and features a boat launch and a lodge the year.
with restaurant, store and lounge. Reedsport information
Loon Lake Lodge (541) 599-2244 Mayor: Keith Tymchuk
City Manager: Scott Somers
REEDSPORT City Hall: 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport; (541) 271-
Population: 5,000 3603
City Web site: http://www.reedsport.govoffice.com
In the heart of the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area Post Office: 301 First Ave., Reedsport; (541) 271-
on Highway 101, Reedsport is near the mouth of the 6790 or (800) 275-8777
Umpqua River. It was named in 1919 after pioneer, Police Department: (541) 271-2109
prominent businessman and state lawmaker Alfred W. Fire Department: (541) 271-2423
Reed. Winchester Bay Rural Fire Department: (541) 271-
The Umpqua Discovery Center offers information 3808
on the pioneer and logging history of the central coast, Municipal Court: 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport;
as well as the three American Indian tribes that origi- (541) 271-3603
City Shop: 890 Elm, Reedsport; (541) 271-2379
nally lived there. The Umpqua River Bridge is one of Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center: 855 Highway
several beautiful landmarks along the coast. The Ave., Reedsport; (541) 271-3495
2,213-foot structure has a center swing span that con- Family Resource Center: (541) 271-9700
nects Bolon Island and the south bank of the Umpqua. Umpqua Discovery Center: (541) 271-4816
Built between 1934 and 1936 as part of the state’s Senior Center of Lower Umpqua: (541) 271-4884
coastal highway system, it also has four arches in addi- Library: 395 Winchester St., Reedsport; (541) 271-
tion to a concrete viaduct. 3500
Reedsport offers a wide variety of cuisine. The most Schools: Reedsport School District (541) 271-3616
impressive part of the city is perhaps its accessibility to
dunes that serve the recreational needs of a wide vari- SCOTTSBURG
ety of users, including hikers, photographers and off- Unincorporated town
road vehicle enthusiasts. Whale watching, the annual Located 16 miles west of Elkton on Highway 38,
Oregon Dune Mushers Mail Run, fireworks on the the community was named for Levi Scott, who also
lent his name to Scott Mountain near Sutherlin and
Glide, and Mount Scott in Crater Lake National Park.
Scott was influential in developing the Applegate-Scott
Trail to Oregon, published the first newspaper in
southwest Oregon and served in the Oregon Territorial
Legislature. Today, the town has a post office and com-
munity center. The Wells Creek Inn is located just
Continued on page 51
WEST COUNTY
Continued from page 51 Creek Road, Umpqua, (541) 459-6319
Umpqua Store, 6461 Fort McKay Road,
Umpqua (541) 459-4199
down the road, as is Bob’s Market.
Scottsburg information WINCHESTER BAY
Post Office: 35346 State Hwy. 38, Scottsburg; Unincorporated town
(800) 275-8777
School: Reedsport School District (541) 271-3616 Population: 488 (2000 Census estimate)
Located just south of Reedsport on Highway 101
TYEE at the mouth of the Umpqua River. The tiny town
Unincorporated town built beside Salmon Harbor is home to the coast’s
Located about 17 miles southeast of Elkton, the largest sport fishing fleet. The Lower Umpqua
town was named for Tyee Mountain, the dominant landmark located on the south side of the Umpqua
point in the skyline. Tyee means “chief” in Chinook River in the western section of Salmon Harbor was
jargon. The area had a post office until 1939, and a Douglas County bicentennial project. The land-
now has a store with fishing supplies, convenience mark documents the history of this pioneer settle-
foods, beverages and a grill. ment.
Tyee information Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located less
School: Elkton School District than a mile from the harbor. The 65-foot tower con-
tains a distinctive lens which emits a red and white
UMPQUA flash. The lighthouse and adjacent museum are
Unincorporated town operated and maintained by the Douglas County
The small town, located about 8 miles west of Parks Department.
Sutherlin, is home to a general store, post office, Ice cream cones at King Neptune Drive-In and
and the Henry Winery. One of the most historical- the pies at Pizza Ray’s are musts for beachcombers.
ly significant locations in the county, the town of Both Fishpatricks Crabby Café and Bedrocks
Umpqua is named for its proximity to the Pizzeria, Chowder House & Grill offer seafood and
Umpqua River. It is also presumed to be the loca- standard American fare, while Kittys Kitchen in
tion of the first Fort Umpqua, a fur trading station Christmas Forever provides deli-style and pie.
for Hudson’s Bay Co., constructed in the 1830s. Winchester Bay information
Umpqua City was established in 1850, on the east Rural Fire Protection District: (541) 271-3808
side of the river near its mouth. Schools: Reedsport School District (541) 271-
3616
Umpqua Community Center, 806 Hubbard
Fly easy...
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 52
SOUTH COUNTY
SOUTHERN DOUGLAS COUNTY
AZALEA
Unincorporated town
Found in the Cow Creek Valley, about 36 miles
south of Roseburg, the town is named for the abun-
dance of azaleas that grow there. In 1912 Thomas
Towns built the Azalea General Store, first known as
the Canyon Pass Hotel. In 1914 the Azalea Post
Office was established, and in 1932 the Grange Hall
was built near Quines Creek. Several historic struc-
tures, including the Mynatt pioneer house and the
Gilham School, were lost in the 1964 flood. Today,
the pastoral area offers a general store, bed and ROBIN LOZNAK/News-Review file photo
breakfast and in the Quines Creek area, the Canyonville and the Seven Feathers Hotel
renowned Heaven on Earth Restaurant. & Casino Resort.
Azalea information
Azalea Post Office: 490 Azalea Glen Road, Azalea;
(800) 275-8777 dry goods store. They donated three lots to the
Azalea Fire Department: (541) 837-3668 church when they purchased the original town site.
Schools: Glendale School District Eight signs with historic information have been
placed on a kiosk in downtown Canyonville’s city
CAMAS VALLEY park, which has undergone cosmetic improvements
Unincorporated town and has a new stage. The signs tell the story of the
Camas Valley, west of Tenmile, is named for the Applegate Trail emigrants and record how some of
abundance of camas bulbs that grow in the area. the first white settlers met the Cow Creek Band of
Camas was a favorite food among American Indians, Umpqua Tribe of Indians at the site.
and in Camas Valley, tribes would gather supplies of Today, Canyonville is home to the Seven Feathers
the sweetish bulbs of blue-flowered “Lakamass.” Hotel & Casino Resort and the Canyonville Christ-
Today, the town is home to a post office and a ian Academy, as well as antique stores and eateries,
restaurant, and a popular stop along Highway 42 on including Promise Natural Foods & Bakery and the
the way to coastal sights. Canyonville Café.
Camas Valley information Each summer, the community gathers for its annu-
Post Office: 18493 Hwy. 42, Camas Valley; (800) al Pioneer Days celebration and more recently, the
275-8777 Canyonville Pumpkin and Music Celebration has
Rural Fire Department: (541) 445-2207 been added to the bill.
Schools: Camas Valley School District
Canyonville information
Mayor: Bob Deaton
CANYONVILLE City Administrator/Recorder: Cheryl Masotto
Population: 1,730 (July 2008 estimate, Popula- City Hall: 250 N. Main, P.O. Box 765, Canyonville; (541)
tion Research Center at Portland State University) 839-4258
Construction of the Canyonville United Methodist City E-mail: city@cityofcanyonville.com
Church began in 1868. The church is the last remain- Post Office: 131 SE Second St., Canyonville; (800)
275-8777
ing public structure built while Samuel Marks and Sheriff's Department: (541) 440-4471
Hyman Wollenberg owned the town’s grist mill and Canyonville-South Umpqua Fire Department: (541)
839-6185
F WINST Municipal Court: (541) 839-4389
YO
Come Visift
Library: 250 N. Main, Canyonville; (541) 839-4727
Schools: South Umpqua School District
ON
CIT
OREGON
Make
The Heart of Your WINSTON
the Heart of Your
Umpqua Valley Umpqua Valley
Adventures!
Adventures! Visitors
Information Center
Visit www.winstonoregon.net
Visit www.winstonoregon.net for for local events and attractions
541.679.0118
local events and attractions PO Box 68 • 30 NW Glenhart, Winston, OR 97496
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SOUTH COUNTY
e se lf sto
d l ra • Landscape Contractors Lic. #5200
d • Nursery, Trees, Shrubs, Flowers
ge
• Fenced-Lighted
• Electronic Gate Owned and operated by the Winters family for over 30 years.
• Reasonable Rates
• Inside & Outside Units
SOUTH COUNTY
Continued from page 53
Dillard information
Dillard Post Office: 9455 Old Hwy. 99 S., Dillard; (800)
275-8777
Winston Dillard Fire Department: (541) 679-8721
Sheriff's Department: (541) 440-4471
GLENDALE
Population: 955 (July 2008 estimate, Population
Research Center at Portland State University)
In the early 1850s settlers began to spill into the
Cow Creek watershed, but it wasn’t until the 1880s ROBIN LOZNAK/News-Review file photo
that the Glendale townsite was plotted after the rail- The Lookingglass store was constructed
road was extended from Roseburg. The town was around 1875. It has been owned by Jim and
originally called Julia for settler Julia Abraham. A
dispute over ownership resulted in the name change. Bev Hooten since 1987.
The origin of the name Glendale is unclear, but lore
suggests a resident from the Scottish glens may have McDonald’s and Subway.
had a hand in it. The town’s first sawmill was con- Green information
structed in 1882 by Sol Abraham, who supplied tim- Schools: Roseburg School District
ber for railroad construction.
Today the rural community boasts restaurants, a LOOKINGGLASS
gas station, a grocery store and the Village Inn Tav- Unincorporated town
ern & Restaurant, which celebrates the community’s This town southwest of Roseburg is said to have
milling past with a giant saw blade protruding from been named by explorer Hoy Flournoy, who first
its side. saw the valley in 1846. He believed the grass there
Glendale information reflected the light of the sun nearly as well as a mir-
Mayor: Fred Jensen ror. Today the town offers a general store.
City Recorder: Betty Stanfill
City Hall: 124 Third St., P.O. Box 361, Glendale; (541)
832-2106 MILO
City E-mail: glendale@tymewyse.com Unincorporated town
City Web site: www.cityofglendaleor.com Just before Milepost 20 on Highway 227, the town
Glendale Post Office: 358 Pacific Ave., Glendale; (800) is home to the Milo Academy, a Seventh-day Adven-
275-8777
Glendale Ambulance: (541) 832-2900 tist School.
Sheriff's Department: (541) 440-4471 Milo information
Glendale Fire Department: (541) 832-2983 Rural Fire Department: 21484 Tiller Trail Highway;
Municipal Court: 222 Gilbert, Glendale; (541) 832-2101 (541) 825-3661
Library: (541) 832-2360 Schools: Days Creek School District
SOUTH COUNTY
Continued from page 54 the vicinity. Its first church was established in 1855.
The China Ditch, built by laborers in the 1800s, is
on the National Register of Historic Places. Today,
Population Research Center at Portland State Uni- the town boasts The Myrtle Creek Golf Course, sev-
versity) eral restaurants, summer events like concerts, the
An arched 547-foot bridge built in 1922 on Old Myrtle Creek Summer Festival and the end stop of
Pacific Highway serves as the gateway to Myrtle the Timber Truckers Light Parade each December.
Creek. The bridge, designed by C.B. McCullough, Southbound Interstate 5 travelers can pass through
served as the major thoroughfare for travelers town at Exit 108 and return to the freeway via High-
between I-5 on the west side of the South Umpqua way 99 at Exit 103 near Riddle.
River and Myrtle Creek on the east bank. Myrtle
Creek was named for the groves of Oregon myrtle in
Continued on page 56
WILDLIFE
SAFARI
Winston, Oregon
Wildlife Safari is a 600-acre drive-thru animal park, just south of Roseburg, filled with hundreds of animals
from Africa, Asia & the Americas. Many of the species at Wildlife Safari are threatened or endangered.
Animal Exhibits • Over 500 Exotic & Native Animals • Children’s Petting Zoo
Seasonal Safari Village Activities • Close Encounters of the Wild Kind: wash
an elephant, feed a giraffe, or experience the “Feast of Kings” with our Lions!
Directions: I-5 exit 119 follow the signs.
Hours: 9am – 5pm
10am – 4pm (winter hours) *Please call for event times
For More Information call or write us at:
P.O. Box 1600, Winston, OR 97496 • 541-679-6761 • www.wildlifesafari.net
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 56
SOUTH COUNTY
SOUTH COUNTY
Alan
Jordan
and his
wife,
Paula,
own the
Tenmile
store.
ROBIN
LOZNAK/
News-
Review file
photo
NEVER
A COVER
CHARGE 510 S. Main St. • Canyonville, OR
541-839-4861 • Fax 541-839-4862
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 58
SOUTH COUNTY
Continued from page 57 a general store and scenic views for travelers head-
ing to South Umpqua Falls.
Tiller information
established in 1870, and located about halfway Post Office: 27490 Tiller Trail Hwy, Tiller; (800) 275-
8777
between Camas Valley and Winston. Rural Fire Department: (541) 825-3685
Tenmile information Schools: Days Creek School District
Post Office: 114 Lena Ave., Tenmile; (541) 679-
6160
Schools: Winston Dillard School District TRI CITY
Unincorporated town
TILLER-DREW Population: 3,519 (2000 Census estimate)
Unincorporated town Connected to Myrtle Creek via Highway 99, also
From Canyonville, turn east on Highway 227 and known as the Old Pacific Highway, Tri City was
travel about 29 miles. Named for pioneer settler named originally for the Tri City School District.
Aaron Tiller, the town’s first post office was estab- The name was later taken up by the sewer district. It
lished there in 1902. The adjoining town was named sits in close proximity to Canyonville and Riddle,
for deceased resident Robert Drew. The Drew Muse- along with Myrtle Creek.
um once served as Tison School, which was built
around 1906. In 1968, Cow Creek tribal member and WINSTON
resident Chuck Jackson dismantled the building and Population: 5,890 (July 2008 estimate, Popula-
moved it 2.5 miles to his property, where he success- tion Research Center at Portland State University)
fully reassembled the log structure. The town offers The city is named for its first postmaster, Elijah
Winston, who established it in 1893. The city offers
Supporting a wide variety of commercial services in two shop-
ping centers. Winston boasts three city parks and
Our Community Riverbend Park features a summer concert series
called Riverbend Live! There are also award-win-
Since 1951 ning wineries and the summer’s Melon Festival,
Winston Summer Nite Cruise and annual communi-
ty-wide garage sale called Trader Day. A new $4.7
million community center opened at the start of 2008
and a senior center, teen center and library are all
SOUTH COUNTY
SPORTS
DISC GOLF
Riverfront Park Continued on page 61
Located along the bike path between the Roseburg VA
Medical Center and the southern edge of Stewart Park,
off Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. Eighteen-hole course
featuring wood posts for targets, short and tight fairways
Your Best Choice...
and lots of trees. Information: Steven Wright at 839-4019
or Lee Carter at 673-8799.
Whistler’s Bend Park • ADDITIONS
Located west of Glide on Highway 138. Eighteen holes • KITCHENS
with new concrete tee pads and a variety of fairways. Sev-
eral holes are short and tight; others are long, open and • BATHROOMS
head uphill. The famous Tower hole is 650 feet in length • GARAGES
• DECKS
• FAMILY ROOMS
We Have Great • BEDROOMS
Burgers
• PORCHES
• BARNS
865
• OFFICES
$
starting at w/ homemade fries
Breakfast • Burgers
Sandwiches • Soups
Salads • Appetizers ROSEBURG REMODELING
541.672.5966 • 443 SE JACKSON ST. • ROSEBURG 643-4623 CCB# 158841
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SPORTS
Continued from page 60 Division Street and Bataan Avenue next to the pool. 863-
3171.
Stewart Park basketball courts
early August at Legion Field, located in Stewart Park off Basketball courts are located at Stewart Park, next to
Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. Schedules may be the tennis courts, off Stewart Parkway in Roseburg.
obtained by calling 672-1151 or by consulting the sports Winston basketball courts
section printed daily in The News-Review. There are two basketball courts at Riverbend Park and
Cal Ripken Baseball one court at the Community Park off Thompson Avenue
Gaddis Park, located at the end of Highland Street, in Winston. 679-6739.
south of Garden Valley Boulevard, has baseball games in
season. BICYCLING
Women’s softball South Umpqua River
League games run from late May through early August There are scenic bike paths along the South Umpqua
at either Sunshine Park in Roseburg or Millsite Park in River. Maps are available at the Visitors and Convention
Myrtle Creek. Bureau, 410 S.E. Spruce St., Roseburg, 672-9731.
Men’s softball Diamond Lake
League games begin in May and run through August The 12-mile John Dellenback Trail, a paved bike and
at Sunshine Park. Tournaments are held on weekends. walking trail, circles Diamond Lake. Classed as easy to
672-4767. moderate, it may be ridden by both road and mountain
Babe Ruth softball bikes. Many miles of dirt road and single track mountain
Gaddis Park, located at the end of Highland Street, bike trails are in the area classed from moderate to most
south of Garden Valley Boulevard, has softball games in difficult. Free maps available at Diamond Lake Resort and
season. bike rentals at its marina. (541) 793-3333.
Sunshine Park Bicycle Club
City park on Sunshine Road and North Umpqua High- Umpqua Velo Club is a recreational cycling club that
way, east of Roseburg city limits. The 42-acre park con- has several organized rides weekly as well as special fea-
sists of three softball fields, two Babe Ruth baseball dia- ture rides throughout the cycling season. The club spon-
monds, two concession stands with restrooms, picnic sors the Tour de Fronds (Glendale to Powers) (more infor-
pavilions, a play area for children, parking lot and hiking mation at tourdefronds.com), offering rides of various
trail. lengths. Check www.umpquavelo.com for general infor-
Soccer Complex mation and weekly ride schedules. Email: umpquavelo-
Fir Grove Field is located across from Fir Grove School club@yahoo.com.
off Harvard Avenue in Roseburg. The park has a soccer Mountain Biking
complex and games in season. Douglas County offers many opportunities for
Myrtle Creek basketball court
Basketball court located in Myrtle Creek, off Exit 108 to
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Continued from page 61 Off Stewart Parkway next to the YMCA. Twelve main-
tained pits located near the tennis courts. 672-7701 or
440-1188.
mountain bike riding. The North Umpqua Trail is a single Sutherlin
track, multi-use trail that parallels the North Umpqua Hartley Park, on Sixth Avenue. Eight pits available.
River headwaters at the Pacific Crest to Glide. The trail River Forks Park
totals 79 miles, but is broken into several different seg- Six miles northwest of Roseburg off Old Garden Valley
ments offering multiple ride options. Check with local Road. Six pits available. 673-6935.
bicycle shops or with the Roseburg BLM (541) 440-4947 Evergreen Park
or North Umpqua Ranger District (541) 496-3532 for Evergreen Park, off Exit 108 in Myrtle Creek at inter-
more details. section of Cedar Avenue and Howland Street. Six pits
available.
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snacks before reaching Diamond Lake.
DIAMOND LAKE
Eighty miles from Roseburg, the lake was not GLIDE
named for its shape or translucence but for John Dia- Unincorporated town
mond, who discovered it while standing atop the Population: 1,690 (2000 Census estimate)
summit of Diamond Peak in 1852. Considered one About 16 miles east of Roseburg, the area was
of the most important mountain lakes in Oregon, it is named by the town’s first postmaster, Virginia Laird,
between Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen at an ele- in 1890, after she heard her son singing, “The river
vation of 5,182 feet. Today, the area offers a lodge,
motel, cabins, a store, restaurant and lounge. A gas
station and pizza parlor are located nearby. Recre- Continued on page 64
ational activities include inner-tubing, snow-cat and
cross-country skiing, snowmobile riding and fishing.
you are a stranger here
DRY CREEK
Unincorporated town but once
Best known for nearby Illahee Flats, a large mead-
ow where Umpqua, Modoc, Kalapuya and Klamath
Indians met to gamble, trade and race horses. The
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMUNITY & SENIOR RESOURCE NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous
(541) 673-7552
Abuse Services Alcohol-Drug Treatment Referrals National 24-Hour
Adult Protective Service: abuse and neglect reports for Help and Referral Network
those disabled or older than 65 (800) 996-DRUG [3784]
(541) 440-3580 or (800) 234-0985 Narcotics Anonymous
Battered Persons’ Advocacy 957-1489
(541) 673-7867; business (541) 957-0288; Reedsport Serenity Lane Treatment Center for Alcohol & Drug
crisis line (541) 271-3199; 800-464-6543 Dependency
Douglas County Mental Health Division (541) 673-3504
(541) 440-3532 or (800) 866-9780
Reedsport Senior Services Division (county and state Child/Youth/Teens
elder abuse and neglect reports) Alateen
(541) 271-4835 677-3406, meeting times/locations (888) 425-2666
Boys and Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley
Alcohol/Drug Abuse (541) 440-9505
ADAPT — Douglas County Council on Alcohol & Drug Boy Scouts of America
Abuse Prevention & Treatment (541) 784-9283; Council (800) 801-4430
Roseburg (541) 672-2691; Reedsport (541) 271-5086 CASA of Douglas County (Court Appointed Special
Al-Anon and Alateen
677-3406, meeting times/locations (888) 425-2666
Continued on page 66
Oregon’s Oldest
Family Owned
Jewelry Store .com
Since 1886
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Continued from page 66 Consumer Concerns
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Roseburg Inc.
(541) 673-3104
YMCA Consumer Protection Office (fraud)
Central Douglas County (541) 440-9622; South Dou- (503) 378-4320; 1-877-877-9392
glas County (541) 839-6117 Construction Contractor's Board
(503) 378-4621
Churches
There are too many churches in Douglas County to list Crisis Hotline 24-Hour
in this booklet. The yellow and white pages of The Phone ADAPT— Douglas County Council on Alcohol & Drug
Source provide church information and The News-Review Abuse Prevention & Treatment
“From the Pulpit” guest columns are written by local reli- (541) 672-2691
gious leaders. Alcoholics Anonymous
(541) 673-7552
Clubs Battered Persons’ Advocacy
Clubs and organizations in Douglas County range from (541) 673-7867; Reedsport crisis line (541) 271-3199;
Awana to Zonta. See the Sunday News-Review commu- 800-464-6543
nity page for local club events and the blue tab pages of Douglas County Crisis Services
The Phone Source for a listing of local clubs and service (541) 440-3532 or (800) 866-9780
organizations. Gambling hotline, ADAPT
(541) 281-7800
Counseling/Mental Health Oregon Gambling Hot Line
Douglas County Mental Health Division (800) 233-8479
Developmental Disablilities Dept. Poison Control
(541) 440-3556 (800) 222-1222
Open Adoption and Family Services Inc. Pregnancy
and Adoption Counseling Emergency Social Services
(800) 772-1115 American Red Cross, Douglas County Chapter
Reedsport Mental Health Services (County and State) (541) 673-3255
(541) 271-4835 Battered Persons’ Advocacy
Riverside Center (youth) (541) 673-7867; business (541) 957-0288; Reedsport
(541) 679-6129 crisis line (541)271-3199; 800-464-6543
Serenity Lane Treatment Center for Alcohol & Drug FISH of Douglas County
Dependency (adult) (541) 672-5242
(541) 673-3504
Continued on page 68
Family.
Dr. Sarah Agsten, DO
Family Practice Physician
Karen McClish, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Tree
Medical Clinic
2579 NW Edenbower Blvd., Roseburg
Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 68
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Continued from page 68 ADAPT — Douglas County Council on Alcohol & Drug
Abuse Prevention & Treatment
(541) 672-2691
Roseburg (541) 673-5929; Canyonville 839-4495; Adult Health/Immunizations/STD/HIV Information &
Drain 836-7311; Glendale (541) 832-3220; Glide (541) Clinic
496-3736; Reedsport (541) 271-6211 or 271-4884; Rid- (541) 440-3521
dle (541) 874-2234; Sutherlin (541) 459-9405 (440-3580 AIDS/STD Hotline
for food stamp information); Winston (541) 679-9715;Yon- (800) 777-2437
calla (541) 849-2951 Alternative Healing Arts Center
FISH (food bank) (541) 673-2319
(541) 672-5242 Alternative Medicine Outreach Center
Food Stamps (Oregon Trail Card) (541) 440-1934
(541) 440-3301 Alzheimer's Association & local support groups
Friendly Kitchen (800) 733-0402; local 673-3900, 673-5012, 464-5600
(541) 673-5929 Amedisys Home Health of Roseburg
Roseburg Rescue Mission (541) 440-3052
(541) 673-3004 Amedisys Hospice of Roseburg
St. Francis Xavier Kitchen & Hospitality Center, Suther- (541) 440-2583
lin American Cancer Society
(541) 459-4042 (800) 227-2345
St. Joseph’s Community Kitchen American Heart & Stroke Association, Portland Office
(541) 673-5157 (503) 233-0100 or (800) 452-9445
St. Vincent de Paul American Kidney Fund, National Office
580-0680 (800) 638-8299
Salvation Army American Lung Association
(541) 672-6581 (503) 924-4094 or (800) LUNG USA [586-4872]
South Douglas Food Bank American Red Cross
(541) 863-7563 (541) 673-3255
Sutherlin-Oakland Emergency Pantry Diabetes Education & Support Group
(541) 459-4082 677-2102
UCAN (Umpqua Community Action Network)
(541) 672-3421 Douglas County Health and Social Service Depart-
UCAN Child and Adult Care Provider Food Program ment — Community, mental and environmental health
(541) 672-7004 and senior and disabilities services.
www.co.douglas.or.us/dch
Gambling Addiction Roseburg — (541) 440-3500
ADAPT South County — Canyonville, (541) 839-4495
(541) 281-7800, 672-2691; Reedsport (541) 271-5086 North County — Drain, (541) 836-7311
Gamblers Anonymous West County — Reedsport, (541) 271-4835
(541) 957-9392; Sutherlin (541) 459-5508
Oregon Gambling Hot Line Easter Seals Society, Oregon/Rogue Valley
(800) 233-8479 (800) 244-5289
Family Connections Resource & Referral Program
Health Education, Organizations and Services (541) 672-7955
Besides organizations, there are many support groups HIV Resource Center
in Douglas County. See the Wednesday News-Review (541) 440-2761
health page for local meetings and the blue tab pages of Kidney Foundation, National
The Phone Source for a listing of local groups and serv-
ice organization. Mercy Hospital also has a calendar of
group meetings at www.mercyrose.org. Continued on page 70
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 72
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Continued from page 71 (541) 271-3235
Roseburg AARP Chapter #808
(541) 784-5149
Family Resource Center, Reedsport
Alzheimer’s Association & local support groups
(541) 271-9700
(800) 733-0402; local 673-3900, 673-5012, 464-
Greater Douglas United Way
5600
(541) 672-1734
Douglas County Homecare Workers
Hepatitis C/HIV/Resource Center, support group
670-6431
(541) 440-2761
Douglas County Health & Social Services Dept.
Life Span Respite Care
Senior Services, Elder Abuse & Neglect Reports, Ore-
(541) 957-8874
gon Project Independence
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice
(541) 440-3580 or (800) 234-0985
(541) 677-2384
Douglas County Senior Companion Program
Ministry of Caring (formerly Parish Nurse Ministry)
(541) 440-3549; Reedsport, (541) 271-4835
(541) 673-5157
Douglas County Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Narcotics Anonymous
(RSVP)
957-1489
957-3006
Road Condition Information (ODOT Trip check)
ElderCare Locator
(800) 977-6368 or 511
Salvation Army
(541) 672-6581
Umpqua Community Action Network Continued on page 73
(541) 672-3421
Umpqua Community Development Corp.
A Tradition
(541) 673-4909
Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network
(541) 672-6336
In-Home Services
of Compassion
Amedisys Hospice
(541) 440-2583
Amedisys Home Health
440-3052
In-home Care Services Caregiver's Registry
(541) 440-3580 or (800) 234-0985
Mercy Home Health and Hospice Volunteer Pro- The only “Full” Service Funeral Home
gram in Roseburg & Sutherlin
(541) 677-2384
Senior Companion Program and state and county
services (Reedsport)
(541) 271-4835
Insurance
AARP Info. Line
(888) 687-2277
Douglas County Senior Services — Rx and SHIBA
benefits
(541) 440-3600 or (800) 234-0985 Ext. 3600
Douglas County Veterans Services Officer
(541) 440-4219 or (541) 440-4220 (541) 673-4455 • 965 W. Harvard, Roseburg
Medicaid (medical insurance)
(541) 440-3580 (541) 459-2281 • 311 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin
Medicare Visit us online for:
(800) 633-4227 • Obituaries
Oregon Health Plan
(541) 440-3301 or (800) 359-9517 • Sign the online guestbook
Oregon Insurance Division, Consumer Advocacy • Make pre-arrangements
(503) 947-7984
Roseburg: wilsonschapeloftherosesfh.com
Legal Assistance Sutherlin: sutherlinchapeloftherosefh.com
Crime Victims Assistance Program
(541) 440-4390
Douglas County Public Defender
(541) 957-5344
Douglas County Senior Services
(541) 440-3580 or (800) 234-0985 Staff:
Legal Aid Services of Oregon Gene Goodson, Manager • Rusty Miller, Funeral Director
(541) 673-1181 Jeff Creech, Funeral Director • Morris Pearson, Funeral Director
Nicole Young, Office Manager • Joyce Mackay, Administration
Senior Services
Kristina Burke, Administration • Mark Weathers, Crematory Operator
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
(888) 687-2277 Traditional Service • Burial
Reedsport AARP Chapter #3584 Cremation • Pre-Arrangements
Page 73–Our Town Roseburg Oregon, Monday, October 26, 2009
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Continued from page 71
Transportation
Dial-A-Ride
(800) 677-1116 Sutherlin (541) 459-2429;
Reedsport Senior Services Division (County and Winston (541) 679-0455
State) Medi-Cab Wheelchair Transportation (West Ambu-
(541) 271-4835 lance)
Roseburg Seniors (541) 440-7632
(541) 672-5627 Mercy Express Free Senior Shuttle Service
Senior Centers and Dining Sites (541) 464-5555
Glendale (541) 832-3220 Millennium Transport Services
Glide (541) 496-3736 (866) 220-1917
Reedsport (541) 271-4884 Paratransit, Roseburg
Roseburg (541) 677-5835 or 672-5627 (541) 440-3587
Riddle (541) 874-2234 Seniors Escorting Seniors, Myrtle Creek
Friendly Kitchen (541) 673-5929 (541) 860-5967
Sutherlin (541) 459-9405 Specialized Care Mobility Services
Winston (541) 679-9715 (541) 580-5337
Yoncalla (541) 849-2951 Umpqua Transit
Seniors & People With Disabilities (541) 440-6500
(800) 232-3020; 800 234-0985
Social Security UCAN (Umpqua Community Action Network)
(800) 772-1213 Main (541) 672-3421 or (800) 301-8226
Sutherlin Seniors, Inc. CHESS (Case Management Housing Emergency
(541) 459-5320 Support Services) (541) 672-3421
Winston/Dillard Senior Citizens, Inc. Child & Adult Care Food Program (541) 672-7004
(541) 679-8713 Confidence Clinic (541) 672-5392
Energy (541) 492-3926
Services for the disabled Family Connections (541) 672-7955
Disabilities Services Office Food Pantry/Food Shares Program (541) 672-3421
(541) 440-3427 or (800) 548-3381 Head Start — Roseburg administration office
Douglas County Developmental Disabilities (mental (541) 673-6306 or see Child/Youth/Teens section for
retardation, autism, etc.) more information.
(541) 440-3556 or (800) 866-9780
Douglas County Homecare Workers
670-6431
Continued on page 82
Medi-Cab Wheelchair Transportation (West Ambu-
lance)
(541) 440-7632
Oregon Advocacy Center
(800) 452-1694
of Roseburg
TTY (800) 556-5351 A Spiritual Enrichment Center
Seniors & People With Disabilities
(800) 232-3020
“Unity embraces all people, healing lives
Sunrise Enterprises of Roseburg Inc. and building dreams through God’s love,
(541) 673-0195 peace and prosperity”
507 NE Winchester œ 957-1452
Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network Sunday
(541) 672-6336 Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Division www.unityofroseburg.org 10:30 am
Voice (541) 440-3371
Serving seniors
since 1971.
SCHOOLS
Compiled are most of the public and private schools in P.O. Box 10, Days Creek, OR 97429
Douglas County along with the available community col- Phone: (541) 825-3296 Fax: 541-825-3052
lege and college services. Web site: http://days.or.schoolwebpages.com
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SCHOOLS
Continued from page 74
Glendale Elementary
100 Pacific Ave., Glendale ROBIN LOZNAK/News-Review file photo
P.O. Box E, Glendale, OR 97442
Phone: (541) 832-2176 Fax: (541) 832-2158 Children wait to get off their bus before
Web site: www.glendale.k12.or.us the start of the first day of the new school
year at Eastwood Elementary in Roseburg.
Glide School District
District Office
301 Glide Loop Drive, Glide, OR 97443 www.northdouglas.k12.or.us
Phone: (541) 496-3521 Fax: (541) 496-4300
Web site: www.glide.k12.or.us North Douglas High
305 S. Main St., Drain
Glide High P.O. Box 488, Drain, OR 97435
18990 North Umpqua Highway, Glide, OR 97443 Phone: (541) 836-2222 Fax: (541) 836-2387
Phone: (541) 496-3554 Fax: (541) 496-4304 www.northdouglas.k12.or.us
Web site: www.glide.k12.or.us
North Douglas Elementary
Glide Middle 100 School St., Drain
301 Glide Loop Road, Glide, OR 97443 P.O. Box 338, Drain, OR 97435
Phone: (541) 496-3516 Fax: (541) 496-4302 Phone: (541) 836-2213 Fax: (541) 836-7034
Web site: www.glide.k12.or.us www.northdouglas.k12.or.us
Glide Elementary Oakland School District
1477 Glide Loop Road, Glide, OR 97443 District Office
Phone: (541) 496-3524 Fax: (541) 496-4301 537 N.E. Locust St., Oakland, OR 97462
Web site: www.glide.k12.or.us P.O. Box 390, Oakland, OR 97462
Phone: (541) 459-4341 Fax: (541) 459-4120
Toketee Falls Elementary Web site: www.oakland.k12.or.us
100 Toketee School Road, Idleyld Park, OR 97447
Phone: (541) 498-2490 Fax: (541) 498-0428 Oakland High
Web site: www.glide.k12.or.us 521 N.E. Spruce St., Oakland
P.O. Box 479, Oakland, OR 97462
North Douglas School District Phone: (541) 459-2597 Fax: (541) 459-4765
District Office Web site: www.oakland.k12.or.us
500 S. Main St., Drain
P.O. Box 428, Drain, OR 97435
Phone: (541) 836-2223 Fax: (541) 836-7558 Continued on page 76
SCHOOLS
Continued from page 75 119 Main St., Riddle
P.O. Box 300, Riddle, OR 97469
Phone: (541) 874-3202 Fax: (541) 874-3202
Lincoln Middle www.riddle.k12.or.us
931 Old Town Loop, Oakland
P.O. Box 420, Oakland, OR 97462 Roseburg School District
Phone: (541) 459-3407 Fax: (541) 459-9167 District Office
Web site: www.oakland.k12.or.us 1419 N.W. Valley View Drive
Roseburg, OR 97471
Oakland Elementary Phone: (541) 440-4015 Fax: (541) 440-4003
499 N.E. Spruce, Oakland Web site: www.roseburg.k12.or.us
P.O. Box 90, Oakland, OR 97462
Phone: (541) 459-2271 Fax: (541) 459-8998 Office of Student Services
Web site: www.oakland.k12.or.us Phone: (541) 440-4031 Fax: (541) 677-4201
Administration Purchasing
Riddle School District Phone: (541) 440-4020 Fax: (541) 440-4000
District Office Administration Maintenance
401 First St., Riddle Phone: (541) 440-4053 Fax: (541) 440-4000
P.O. Box 45, Riddle, OR 97469
Phone: (541) 874-3131 Fax: (541) 874-2345 Roseburg High
www.riddle.k12.or.us 400 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4142 Fax: (541) 440-8296
Riddle Jr./ Sr. High School Web site: www.roseburg.k12.or.us
147 S. Main St., Riddle
P.O. Box 45, Riddle, OR 97469 John C. Fremont Middle
Phone: (541) 874-2251 Fax: (541) 874-3510 850 W. Keady Court, Roseburg, OR 97471
www.riddle.k12.or.us Phone: (541) 440-4055 Fax: (541) 440-4060
Web site: www.roseburg.k12.or.us
Riddle Elementary
463 Park Ave., Riddle Joseph Lane Middle
P.O. Box 45, Riddle, OR 97469 2153 N.E. Vine St., Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 874-2226 Fax: (541) 874-3265 Phone: (541) 440-4104 Fax: (541) 440-4100
www.riddle.k12.or.us
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SCHOOLS
Continued from page 76 Rose Elementary
948 S.E. Roberts Ave., Roseburg, OR 97470
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 78
SCHOOLS
HOMETOWN DRUGS
Inside the Harvard Medical Park
SCHOOLS
Continued from page 78 Phone: (541) 679-3002 Fax: (541) 679-3026
Web site: www.wdsd.org
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Canyonville
Christian Academy
Canyonville Christian Academy...
committed to excellence in the education of young
men and women. It is a HOME that welcomes,
a SCHOOL that prepares for life,
a PLACE where Christian values shape character and
a FAMILY where lasting friendships are formed.
SCHOOLS
Continued from page 79 324 Milo Drive, Days Creek
P.O. Box 278, Days Creek, OR 97429
Phone: (541) 825-3200 Fax: (541) 825-3723
401 First St., Yoncalla Web site: www.miloacademy.net
P.O. Box 568, Yoncalla, OR 97499
Phone: (541) 849-2158 Fax: (541) 849-3162 Milo Elementary (1-8)
Web site: www.yoncalla.k12.or.us 324 Milo Drive, Days Creek
P.O. Box 278, Days Creek, OR 97429
South Coast Education Service District Phone: (541) 825-3514 Fax: (541) 825-3723
(Reedsport schools are in the SCESD)
1350 Teakwood St., Coos Bay, OR 97420 Glide
Phone: (541) 269-1611 Fax: (541) 267-9240 Wolf Creek Job Corps (alternative 8-12)
Web site: www.scesd.k12.or.us 2010 Opportunity Lane, Glide, OR 97443
Phone: (541) 496-3507 or (800) 588-9003 Fax: (541)
Reedsport School District 496-8515
District Office Web site: http://wolfcreek.jobcorps.gov
100 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR 97467
Phone: (541) 271-3656 Fax: (541) 271-3658 Myrtle Creek
Web site: www.reedsport.k12.or.us Little Folks Christian School (preschool-K)
235 N.E. Rice, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
Reedsport Jr./Sr. High School Phone: (541) 863-5814
2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR 97467
Phone: (541) 271-2141 Fax: (541) 271-2143 Roseburg
Web site: www.reedsport.k12.or.us Cobb Street Children’s Learning Center
Cobb Street School (pre K-9)
Highland Elementary School 1281 N.E. Walnut St., Roseburg, OR 97470
2605 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR 97467 Phone: (541) 957-1008 Fax: (541) 957-0164
Phone: (541) 271-3616 Fax: (541) 271-3618 Web site: www.cobbstreet.org
Web site: www.reedsport.k12.or.us
Melrose Christian School House (2-5)
DOUGLAS COUNTY PRIVATE ELEMENTARY 4879 Colonial Rd.
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Roseburg, OR 97471
Listed in alphabetical order by city Phone: (541) 957-0918
Listed are most of the well-known private or nonpublic www.melrosechristianschoolhouse.com
schools in the county.
Phoenix School (alternative 7-12)
Canyonville 3131 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd. Roseburg, OR 97470
Canyonville Christian Academy (7-12; boarding 9-12) Phone: (541) 673-3036 Fax: (541) 957-5906
250 E. First St., Canyonville Web site: www.roseburgphoenix.com
P.O. Box 1100, Canyonville, OR 97417
Phone: (541) 839-4401 Fax: (541) 839-6228 Roseburg Junior Academy (pre K-10)
Web site: www.canyonville.net 1653 N.W. Troost St., Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 673-5278 Fax: (541) 672-9785
Canyonville SDA Elementary (1-8) Web site: www.rjasda.org
712 N.W. Frontage Road, Canyonville
P.O. Box 1155, Canyonville, OR 97417 St. Paul Lutheran School and Child Care (pre K-8)
Phone: (541) 839-4053 Fax: (541) 839-4053 750 W. Keady Court, Roseburg, OR 97470
Days Creek
Milo Adventist Academy (9-12) Continued on page 81
SCHOOLS
Continued from page 80
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 82
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Continued from page 73 See The News-Review Senior Times, published the
first Monday of each month, for more volunteer opportuni-
ties.
Rental (541) 4923535 Amedisys Home Health 440-3052
Amedisys Hospice (541) 440-2583
Veterans Assistance Boys and Girls Club
Douglas County Veterans Service Office (541) 440-9505
(541) 440-4219 or (541) 440-4220 Douglas County Chapter of American Red Cross
VA Veterans Healthcare System (541) 673-3255
(541) 440-1000 Douglas County Foster Grandparent Program
(541) 957-3782
Vocational Training Douglas County Prescription Assistance
Phoenix School of Roseburg (541) 440-3600
(541) 673-3036 Douglas County Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Umpqua Community College (RSVP)
(541) 440-4600 (541) 957-3006
Umpqua Training & Employment Inc. Douglas County Senior Companion Program
(541) 672-7761 (541) 957-3782
Wolf Creek Job Corps Center Douglas County Volunteer Services
(541) 496-3507 or (800) 588-9003 (541) 957-3006; (541) 440-2583
Volunteer Opportunities
Continued on page 83
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Continued from page 82
GUARANTEE
sport crisis line (541)271-3199; 800-464-6543
Douglas County Adult Health, Family Planning Clin-
ic and WIC Program
(541) 440-3521; Reedsport (541) 271-4835
Family Resource Center (Reedsport)
(541) 271-9700
HIV Resource Center
(541) 440-2761
Hope Pregnancy Center
(541) 672-2609
Glide Helping Hands (food and clothing distribution)
(541) 496-3956
Open Adoption and Family Services Inc.
Pregnancy and Adoption Counseling
(800) 772-1115
SafeNet (info and referral)
(800) 723-3638
UCAN Confidence Clinic
(541) 672-5392
WIC Nutrition Program and Childhood Immunization
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Monday, October 26, 2009 Our Town Roseburg, Oregon, Page 84
HUNTING/FISHING
Continued from page 39
bring success.
Anglers should check sport angling regulations
to determine fishing gear restrictions.
Cutthroat trout are found throughout the entire
Umpqua Basin. The average size of the resident
adult is 6 to 8 inches, while those cutthroat that
migrate to the ocean and then return upriver aver-
age 16 inches.
The uppermost section of the North Umpqua
and Lemolo and Toketee reservoirs are home to ROBIN LOZNAK/News-Review file photo
brown trout. The average size of an adult brown is
10 to 14 inches, but some grow into the 20-inch Frank Moore fly fishes on the Nor th
range. Umpqua for steelhead.
A good population of brook trout exists in the
Clearwater River, a tributary of the upper North district. There are very few upland ponds without
Umpqua River, near Toketee. Thirteen high lakes largemouth bass.
are stocked with brook trout and provide fish in All local reservoirs have good numbers of bass
the 8- to 12-inch range. for warm water anglers.
The best concentration of smallmouth bass is Striped bass roam continuously from fresh
in the main Umpqua River from Elkton to the forks water to salt water and back in the main Umpqua
of the North and South Umpqua, and from the and lower Smith River. Striper fishing is best dur-
lower South Umpqua near Roseburg to ing the spring months.
Canyonville. Shad are an excellent sport fish with light gear,
The fish’s average size is 7-10 inches. Small- small spinners, jigs and flies providing the most
mouth bass live near rock structures and ledges, success. The main fishery for sport fishermen is
which provide protection. from River Forks Park on the Umpqua downriver
Largemouth bass are concentrated in numer- to Sawyers Rapids during May and June.
ous ponds and valley lakes and reservoirs or in Other warm water species like bluegill, crappie
such secondary habitats as sloughs off the main and green sunfish are plentiful in most reservoirs
Umpqua. These fish average over 2 pounds in the and ponds.
Mary Gilbert Mark Townsend JT Berk Debbie Caskey Steve Hammell Diane McKillop
492-5007 430-6857 438-6078 580-3952 430-3494 580-6516
Hawks Real Estate Village Realty • 863-3134 Karen Volk Realty • 672-4444 Roseburg Homes
Victoria Hawks Todd Theiss Karen Volk Emily Volk Ben Tatone
673-6499 863-1321 673-8549 672-4042 580-2211
Patti Archambault Kelly Forney Linda Jacobson Kelley Jarvis Janet McNown Jody Tatone Carol Thompson
784-8340 580-7056 680-0459 580-2274 580-0817 673-3272 580-1531
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SPORTS
Continued from page 62
HORSEBACK RIDING
Diamond Lake Corrals has a selection of horses that
provide for a scenic ride through the quiet forest around
the lake or into the meadows at the base of Mount
Thielsen. (541) 793-3337 or (541) 297-6095.
Mildred Kanipe Park north of Oakland has an eques-
trian area and trails.
North Bank Wildlife Management Area east of Wilbur
has an equestrian area and trails.
RACQUETBALL
The Central Douglas County YMCA at 1151 W. Stew-
art Parkway, Roseburg, has four racquetball courts. 440-
9622.
YMCA
The Central Douglas County YMCA at 1151 W. Stew-
art Parkway in Roseburg offers a variety of activities for
those looking for indoor, as well as outdoor, sports. Its
facilities include two pools, three basketball courts, four
racquetball courts, a fitness room and teen activity cen-
ter. Various day camps and organized sports, as well as
aerobics classes and child care are among the services News Review file photo
from which to choose. Visitors to the area may purchase
day passes at the YMCA. Information: 440-9622. American Legion baseball games at
Roseburg’s Legion Field always draw a
ROLLER SKATING crowd.
Parkview Skating Center
For some roller-rink fun, visit the Parkview Skating
Center, located next to the YMCA at 1151 N.W. Stewart 24 Hou
S e rv ic er
Parkway in Roseburg. Parkview is the area’s only roller-
skating rink and offers a variety of skating sessions and
Joe’s
music ranging from Christian to pop to rock. A conces-
sion stand offers refreshments and snacks.
The skating center is closed Mondays and Wednes-
going, going
gone fishing...
or hiking or skiing
at our low, low, prices you can do it all.
SPORTS
Continued from page 85
SKATEBOARDING
Roseburg Skate Park, located off the 900 block of Gar-
den Valley Boulevard in Roseburg, behind Fred Meyer.
Also accessible by the bike path from Stewart Park. 672-
7701 or 440-1188.
SWIMMING
Umpqua Community College
Located at Umpqua Community College off the Win-
chester exit north of Roseburg. The pool is open to the
public from June through August. Mondays through
Thursdays, the swim times will be 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
On Fridays, the times will be 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. and
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Call for fees. 440-4686.
YMCA
Located off Stewart Parkway at Stewart Park. Two
indoor pools. Call 440-9622 for times and fees.
South Umpqua Memorial Pool
Located in Myrtle Creek, off Exit 108 to Division Street
and Bataan Avenue. The pool is open during the summer
months. Call for hours, times and fees. 863-6805 or 863-
3171.
North Douglas War Memorial Pool
Located in Drain next to North Douglas High School,
the municipal pool includes a bathhouse. It’s the only out-
door public pool in north Douglas County. Call for hours
and fees. 836-7549. News-Review file photo
Andi Keeler of Roseburg returns the ball
TENNIS COURTS
Hoffman Tennis Center at Stewart Park during a game at the Paul Jackson Tennis
Off Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. Twelve lighted Center.
courts, three indoor courts, snack bar, pro shop with a
teaching pro available for lessons. Open daily. Check at
the Hoffman Center adjacent to the courts for fees and section of Cedar Avenue and Howland Street. One court,
reservations or call 673-3429. no fee or reservation required. Another court is adjacent
Umpqua Community College to South Umpqua Memorial Pool at Division Street and
Located at Umpqua Community College Physical Edu- Bataan Avenue in Myrtle Creek. No fees or reservations
cation complex, off the Winchester exit north of Rose- required. 863-3171.
burg. Six courts, no fees, but court hours should be Sutherlin
scheduled, 440-4686. Sutherlin has tennis courts at Hartley Park on Sixth
Riddle Park Avenue and at Central Park on Central Avenue. Neither
Adjacent to City Hall, two lighted courts, no fees or require a fee or reservation.
reservations required. 874-2571. Anna Drain Park
Myrtle Creek Anna Drain County Park, across from the North Dou-
Evergreen Park, off Exit 108 in Myrtle Creek at inter- glas War Memorial Pool in Drain.
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