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100 GREAT THINGS

Ambiance ______ Elk Creek ______ Partnership for the ______ Umpqua Hot Springs ______
Thanks readers, American Cancer
Society Relay for Life
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Elkton ______
Umpqua Rivers

Patriot Guard Riders ______

Umpqua National ______

and now the American Legion ______ D.C. Fairgrounds ______ People ______
Forest

Umpqua River ______

voting begins baseball

Big Lick Farm ______

antique show

Festival of Trees ______

Pine Grove
Community Church
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Umpqua River ______
The News Review Scenic Byway
Biking opportunities ______ Graffiti Weekend ______ Plat I birds ______
Our readers have spoken, and written. Umpqua River ______
The end result was about 135 submis- Birds ______ Grand Victorian ______ Restaurants ______ tributaries
sions for our “100 Great Things About
Douglas County” special section. Boys & Girls Club ______ Greatest of ______ Roseburg Forest ______ Umpqua RV Park ______
Thanks to all who took the time to con- the Grape Products on the River
tribute, writing about people, weather, Business incubator ______
water, places and events. Grotto Falls ______ Roseburg time ______ Umpqua Valley Wine, ______
Because our list was intended to be Community Cancer ______ Art & Music Festival
Center Hanna Mountain ______ Roseburg Town ______
only 100, a couple News-Review edi- Center Wine Walks Umpqua Ultimate ______
tors took on the role of judging the sub- Cavitt Creek Falls ______ Hawthorne ______ Triathlon
missions and trimming the list. That Rose School Carnival ______
task was made somewhat easier by the Central D.C. ______ Hemlock Lake ______ Umpqua Valley ______
fact several submissions were similar. Family YMCA Saving Grace ______ Fly Fishers
The final 100 are listed to the right Historic Oakland ______
and featured in your written statements Coast ______ Scenic drives ______ U-pick produce ______
on the following pages of this section. Honoring veterans ______
After reading through them, we want Cooper Creek ______ School staffs ______ Water ______
Reservoir Interstate 5 ______
your help in voting to determine a final Scouts ______ Watson Falls ______
No. 1 great thing about our county. Cut Covered bridges ______ Kruse Farms Market ______
out the list to the right, check the 32 Sherm’s Thunderbird ______ Weather ______
things that you think are the greatest Cow Creek Tribe ______ Livestock ______
and mail or drop them off at the news- Shots for Tots ______ Wildflowers ______
Diamond Lake ______ Local fresh food ______
paper’s office at 345 N.E. Winchester Steamboat Inn ______
St., Roseburg, OR 97470. Loon Lake ______ Wildlife ______
You may also vote on the paper’s Web Douglas County ______
Fairgrounds Steamboat Creek ______
site at www.nrtoday.com/100things or e- Mildred Kanipe ______ Wildlife Safari ______
and steelhead
mail your list of 32 to Features Editor Memorial Park
Douglas County ______ Winchester Bridge ______
Craig Reed at creed@nrtoday.com. Farmer’s Co-op Stargazing ______
Ballots will be accepted through Mindpower Gallery ______ opportunities
Winchester Fish ______
March 2 and then a bracket, similar to Douglas County ______ Surfwood Campground ______ Ladder
Mount Bailey Trail ______
NCAA March Madness college basket- Lamb Show
ball, will be printed in the March 7 Mount Thielsen ______ Susan Creek Falls ______ Wineries ______
newspaper and placed online with the Douglas County ______
top 32 selections. Library story time Music on the ______ Sutherlin flags ______ Winston Steel Bridge ______
The top 32 will be seeded from 1 to Half Shell
Douglas County ______ Toketee Falls ______ Winter steelhead ______
32 and there’ll be a vote to determine Library system North Umpqua Trail ______ fishing
the Sweet Sixteen. Ensuing weekly Umpqua Community ______
votes will determine an Elite Eight, a D.C. Museum ______ College
Outdoor activities ______ Wolf Creek ______
Final Four, two semifinalists and a Job Corps
final No. 1. Brackets and pairings will Downtown Roseburg ______ Pacific Crest Trail ______ Umpqua Discovery ______
be printed on the Life pages of Sunday Center
Dunes ______ Yoncalla 4th of July ______
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AMBIANCE
The greatest thing about Douglas County
is its ambiance. Mornings of cool mist,
skies filled with clouds over mountains,
hills, slopes and valleys carpeted in velvet
green. Splashing from a nearby creek indi-
cate salmon are returning home, while the
creek swiftly continues to transverse flower
laden, grass covered valleys, and forests in
its journey toward the Umpqua. Overhead
an eagle soars, eyes fixed below. Deer can
be seen grazing on patches of tall grass.
Wild turkeys forage in the pasture while
horses rest in the warmth of the morning
sun against a backdrop of Himalayan
blackberries. A breeze whistles through the
trees. Yes, it’s the ambiance…
— Joe Glaspie
South Douglas County
AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
Over the past 18 years, the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life has become
one of the best community events in Dou-
glas County. This overnight event is more
than a fundraiser, it’s a life-changing experi-
ence. It brings together the entire commu-
nity to celebrate cancer survivors, remem-
ber loved ones lost, and fight back against
a disease that takes too much. We are filled
with remembrance and hope, and inspired
to keep fighting back until we find a cure.
Through the generosity of our great com-
munity, we earned a 2009 National Pace-
setter Award for exceeding our fundraising
efforts. Thank you, Douglas County!
— Lisa Hawley
Roseburg
100 Great Things
News-Review Publisher:
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100 GREAT THINGS
AMERICAN LEGION
BASEBALL
American Legion baseball is the best
thing for boys in the 16 to 19 age group and
maybe a step for them to go a little farther
to play in college. There are three teams:
Dr. Stewart’s, Pepsi and Horizon. The pro-
gram teaches kids good sportsmanship and
to be a good person, to get along with your
fellow man, but also to be competitive. The
kids know the schedule; they have to be
there, they have to practice every day
throughout the season. They can’t do any-
thing wrong, they just have to be a good
competitor. There’s a lot of enthusiasm and
a lot of fun at the games. It’s a good place
for young people to come. Everybody likes
it and looks forward to the season starting.
Attendance is always very good for Docs,
Horizon and Pepsi. Lots of people follow
the games. Business people have been
good at being supporters and there’s
always a waiting list for the signs on the
outfield fence. We’ll see you at the ballpark.
— Helen Lesh
Roseburg
BIG LICK FARM
Big Lick Farm is an example of the farms
and ranches in Douglas County and the
people who work hard and provide us with
great food grown locally. Big Lick is on
Highway 99 just north of Myrtle Creek. In
the past couple of years, I watched as a
couple of weed-choked, overgrown acres
were turned into a productive small opera-
tion called Big Lick Farm. As I drove by
daily, I saw a young couple bent over the
fields, tilling, sowing seeds, weeding, at all
hours of the day and late into the evening. I
watched the tidy, neat rows of crops take
shape and grow. And then I saw the incred-
ible bounty of harvest — baskets carried
out brimming with heirloom tomatoes, corn,
beans, squash and all manner of organic
produce. The couple that run that place are
typical of farmers and ranchers here. In my
mind, they are like the original Oregon pio-
neers, not just taming the land, but working
it and working with it, for the benefit of all of
us.
— Elisabeth Nobleman
Myrtle Creek
BIKING OPPORTUNITIES
There are so many roads for bike riding
close by. From farming, to mountain vistas,
to the coast, which I haven’t yet had the
Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
pleasure of exploring. It’s all here!
Uncrowded roads, (light traffic mostly) fresh
air, superb scenery, friendly people I don’t
know waving Hi! It doesn’t get better than
Douglas County for bikes.
— Chris Nelson
Sutherlin
BIRDS
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to
appreciate the birds of the Umpqua Valley.
One of my favorite forms of relaxation is to
sit out on the deck on a nice day and see
who comes by to visit the bird feeders. It’s
very exciting to see a new one come along;
you never know for sure who’s going to be
out there. We keep the binoculars and bird
books nearby and keep a running log. I
love the Steller’s jays and hummingbirds
and grosbeaks. We waited a long time to
see a mountain bluebird. The only one
missing here in the West is the cardinal.
The only negative thing would be the cost
of bird seed! But I don’t really mind it.
— Alan Ross
Roseburg
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Top: Relay for Life partici-
pants write messages. Mid-
dle: An eagle flies along the
Umpqua River. Left: An
American Legion baseball
game.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
My favorite thing about Douglas County is
that we have a place for our youth to go. I
love The Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua
Valley. My son has been going there for
more than three years. They offer great
camps throughout the summer, as well as
finishing the summer with a field trip to
Splash in Eugene. They also just offered, for
the first time, Winter Camp during Christ-
mas break. They also run sports programs
there as well! My son absolutely loves going
there. In fact, he actually looks forward to it.
I know I can trust the staff that works there,
and we are always greeted with a smile by
Kelly as we walk in to pick up our child.
— Laurie Kell
Sutherlin
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100 GREAT THINGS

BUSINESS INCUBATOR
The Cow Creek Tribe is the recipient of a
$2.75 million economic stimulus grant (U.S.
Department of Commerce EDA), spear-
headed by Rio Networks, that will renovate
an empty riverfront building into a state-of-
the-art Roseburg Business Incubator and
Data Center. The business incubator will
turn the dreams of entrepreneurs into suc-
cessful businesses that will establish them-
selves in Roseburg and Douglas County.
The data center puts Roseburg on the map
as a meeting point to access the worldwide
internet superhighway attracting similar
enterprise giants as did The Dalles with
Google and recently Prineville with Face-
book. Not only will RBIC encourage new
promising businesses to relocate in Rose-
burg, it will attract the major internet indus-
try and technology sector demands for sup-
port. This project will only continue to grow
our county in ways it has never imagined.
— Mark Bilton-Smith
Roseburg
CAVITT CREEK FALLS
Cavitt Creek Falls is my favorite place.
My family spent many summers camping
and swimming here. It is the most peaceful
place I have ever been. My cousins would
jump off the edge and I would watch as I
sat in the water of the falls with the water
rushing over me. We camped there before
the campground was fixed up like it is now;
it was a little more rough then. I do not get
there as much these days even for a visit,
but it is still my favorite place to visit.
— Liz Mulder
Roseburg
CENTRAL DOUGLAS
COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
Roseburg’s YMCA always brings a smile
to my face. It’s a place where community
comes together. You can watch your body
morph while sweating away excess calories
swimming, treadmill running, giving it your
all in boot camp, yoga, fencing, aerobics or
any of the other classes offered. Experience
joy while watching small faces gain new
skills in basketball, volleyball, gymnastics,
skating, or swimming (BONSAI!). You can
become an instructor for aerobics, cardio,
swimming, or a lifeguard or child care work-
er. The Y sits nestled between Stewart Park,
our public golf course, the tennis complex
and baseball fields. It’s perfect for the
work/rest/play balance.
— Taysia Malone
Roseburg
COAST
Western Douglas County has so much to
offer families that live here and that visit.
We have the Pacific Ocean with its beauti-
ful beaches, fishing, crabbing, clamming,
whale watching and riding the dunes on
ATVs, dirt bikes and dune buggys. There
are lots of planned activities through the
summer; we have the Ocean Festival,
Sand Fest, chain saw sculpturing and the
Fourth of July fireworks, plus other fun
weekends. Then we have the Umpqua and
Smith rivers and Tahknetich Lake that is
great for fishing, camping and playing.
There is also a skate park and a public
swimming pool. Reedsport and Windy Bay
is a great place to live.
— G.C.
Reedsport
COMMUNITY CANCER
CENTER
The CCC provides state-of-the-art radia-
tion and medical oncology, along with ancil-
lary services to help cancer victims and
their families face and conquer this dread-
ed disease, all under one roof. CCC is
nationally recognized and accredited by the
American College of Radiology and the
American College of Surgeons Commis-
sion on Cancer. A beautiful new facility
(funded through the generosity of more
than 700 area donors) was recently con-
structed using local contractors, contribut-
ing millions to our local economy. Commu-
nity owned and operated, it does not rely
upon tax dollars, and no patient is ever
turned away for the inability to pay.
— Mel Cheney
Roseburg
COOPER CREEK
RESERVOIR
We enjoy going to Cooper Creek Reser-
voir for the skiing and boating. It’s close, it’s
free. It’s a little small and can get crowded
at times, but the proximity to Roseburg
makes it convenient to go boating there
after work during the summer or on week-
TOP: Tourists stop at a
Diamond Lake View-
point. LEFT: A fishing
boat enters the mouth
of the Umpqua River.
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ends. On a hot summer day, my wife and I
enjoy lunch or dinner on our boat while
watching others enjoy water activities.
— Chris Johnston
Winchester
COVERED BRIDGES
An estimated 450 covered bridges were
built in Oregon between 1905 and 1925. By
1977, that number had dwindled to 56.
Today there are only 50 covered bridges in
Oregon that were designed or built for
vehicular traffic. While most of Oregon’s
remaining covered bridges are being well
maintained and, hopefully, preserved for
years to come, it is likely that over time
there will be fewer of them to visit. Three of
the remaining 50 covered bridges in Ore-
gon are located in South Douglas County
within easy driving distance of Interstate 5.
Since each bridge is unique and distinctly
different in design, construction and size,
visiting them can be both a historical and
educational experience. One, the Myrtle
Creek/Horse Creek bridge, was listed on
the National Historic Register prior to relo-
cation. Another, the South Myrtle
Creek/Neal Lane bridge, is one of the
shortest (42 feet) covered bridges in Ore-
gon. The third, the South Umpqua
River/Milo Academy bridge, is Ore-
gon’s only steel bridge housed in
wood. These covered bridges are part
of Oregon’s rich history and relate
directly to the importance of the tim-
ber industry to Douglas County.
— Ted Ramos
Myrtle Creek
COW CREEK TRIBE
The Cow Creek Tribe provides over
1,300 jobs in Douglas County and
continues to be a generous contribu-
tor to support those in need in our
area through its businesses and phil-
anthropic foundation. Moreover the
tribe works closely with local city,
state and the federal government to
help improve the quality of life in the
Land of Umpqua.
— Kernin Steinhauer
Roseburg
DIAMOND LAKE
One word, “family,” explains why
Diamond Lake is great. Diamond Lake
is a place of family togetherness, whether
for active outdoor adventures or more relax-
ing pursuits. Fishing, boating, ATV riding,
swimming, camping, hiking, bicycling,
horseback riding and making smores over
an evening campfire by the shore of a
mountain lake are favorite summer activi-
ties. Winter brings a frosty wonderland of
snowmobiling, ATV riding, skiing, snow-
shoeing, inner-tubing and sharing a warm
crackling fire with a cup of hot cocoa. Dia-
mond Lake is generations of families return-
ing again and again to renew their bonds
and share the happiness of being together.
— Rick Rockholt
Diamond Lake

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DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Since I am a board member, you might
say my submission for the best 100 things
in Douglas County is prejudiced, and you’re
absolutely right. The fairgrounds offers
more economic and social impact of any
public venue in the county. With more than
375 events held during the year, over
250,000 people visit our facility. We host
many huge events such as sportsman
shows, Christmas fairs, home shows, trade
shows, etc. On any given weekend we may
have the diversity going on one day such
as kart races, team roping, a wedding
reception and a memorial service for one of
the county’s fallen heroes. Then to put the
crown on this jewel in August we host the
annual Douglas County Fair, which brings
over 70,000 people from all over the state
to witness one of the top fairs in the Pacific
Northwest.
— John Dunn
Roseburg
DOUGLAS COUNTY
FARMER’S CO-OP
The Douglas County Farmer’s Co-op is
one of my favorite businesses in Douglas
County. The employees are friendly and
knowledgeable and make an effort to get to
know you and help you with whatever you
need, even if you’re not a farmer or rancher
(and I’m most definitely not!). They’ve got a
huge selection of garden equipment and a
great pet department. My flower and veg-
etable beds look good and my dogs are
well fed thanks to the co-op. Plus it’s locally
owned, so the money I spend there will
stay here in Douglas County.
— Lacey Hoyer
Roseburg
DOUGLAS COUNTY LAMB SHOW
The Douglas County Lamb Show and
Barbecue on the first Saturday of June
involves many. The Open Class Show,
which started in 1932, changed in 1970 to
include 4-H and FFA members. The learn-
ing experience of responsibility, daily feed-
ing and how to show their lambs starts two
months before the show. Conformation and
then showmanship start the all-day event.
A delicious lamb barbecue dinner at 5 p.m.
attracts more than 800 people. The evening
Rotary Auction lasts until each lamb is
sold. It’s a very long, tiring, exciting and
learning day for each participant. These
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— LaVerne Murphy
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DOUGLAS COUNTY
LIBRARY STORY TIME
I raised my kids on it since the time they
were babies. It’s a weekly program. There
are age-appropriate sessions for babies
through toddlers. It’s creating lifelong read-
ers in my two children and I’m thankful to
the library staff for partnering with my hus-
LEFT: Visitors to the
Douglas County Fair
enjoy a ride. BELOW: All- in an architec-
terrain vehicle riders hit
the dunes.
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band and me to that
end. It’s a free program
that people should
take advantage of. For
a young mom with
kids, it’s a great way to
meet other moms and
their children. Some of
those moms are still
friends 13 years later. Following each story,
a craft is done with the moms and kids.
Sometimes there are even grandparents
there with their grandkids. And the good
part is it is all free.
— Eileen Burmeister
Roseburg
DOUGLAS COUNTY
LIBRARY SYSTEM
Douglas County has a great library sys-
tem. Through this system, residents have
access to the treasures within 12 libraries
including the Umpqua Community Col-
lege’s library. These treasures include
access to computers and the Internet, ref-
erence services, magazines, videos,
books, the staff to help people find what is
needed and much more. There has been a
love affair between the library and the peo-
ple of Douglas County since the 1950s,
when the library system was first founded.
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Roseburg DUNES
The dunes at Reedsport are a unique
DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM feature in America and here we have it
Come face-to-face with live rattlesnakes, right at home in Douglas County. They pro-
five other species of local snakes or even a vide a place to take family and to experi-
few turtles and lizards. Swing the ax your ence a unique outdoors fun that is found in
great-grandfather wielded clearing your very few places in the United States. Fami-
family’s land. Get a hug from the museum’s lies can hike the dunes or take a dog for a
mascot, Myrtle the Mammoth, and see a walk in the sand. For others, it’s a place for
real Ice Age mammoth tusk. There are riding ATVs. There are nice sunshiny days
great collec- or it can be windy, but the dunes are a part
tions, exhibits of Douglas County that is a great asset.
and programs — Tom Nelson
Roseburg
turally fasci-
nating build- ELK CREEK BRIDGE PYLONS
ing. Munch Elk Creek Bridge on Highway 38 in Elk-
popcorn with ton symbolizes the remarkable community
your kids spirit of Douglas County’s residents — from
while watching kindergartners to the Greatest Generation.
a great old ODOT worked with Elkton High School stu-
movie at the dents to design the bridge pylons that rep-
summer resent Elkton’s past, present and future.
Drive-In to They’re shaped like beaver-chewed Dou-
History. Watch glas fir logs wrapped in grape vines, and
the sun set each bears the likeness of a different ani-
over the mal representative of the town and its sur-
waves and roundings. Encased in one pylon is a time
rocks from capsule filled by students in each grade.
one of the old- When it’s opened in 2084, it will remind
est lighthous- future generations of their community’s his-
es on the toric involvement.
West Coast at our sister site — the — Jyll Smith
Umpqua Lighthouse. And for anyone under Salem
18, it’s always free. We are fortunate that
the county and community have invested in ELKTON
Let’s hear it for the city of Elkton. And not
it for 40 years to create a jewel.
— Gardner Chappell just the city, but the drive to it, which from
Roseburg is far enough to calm a chatter-
Roseburg
ing monkey mind but not so long that it
numbs the posterior. Surrounding fields of
DOWNTOWN ROSEBURG livestock welcome the traveler to Douglas
Downtown Roseburg is a nice, casual County’s smallest city. Great meals, breads
atmosphere. It’s quaint and a fun place to
and desserts can be had at Tomaselli’s
eat. There are some nice retail stores. The Pastries and Cafe, and breakfast at down-
owners of the businesses are usually there
home Arlene’s is another option. The entire
and welcome any questions or conversa- town has a welcoming aura. It’s also a pow-
tion. They’re friendly. Each business has its
erhouse of getting-it-doneness. From
own personality. Downtown is easy to get improvements at Alfred Tyson Park to the
to and easy to walk around. Parking is new rock medians at the city’s main thor-
plentiful. During the year, there are festivals oughfare to the reconstructed Fort Umpqua
and parades, Graffiti is there, the Veterans stockade, Elkton residents have proven
Day Parade, wine and chocolate walks, they know how to roll up their sleeves and
and big sidewalk sales. I think Graffiti is my make stuff happen.
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FAIRGROUNDS
ANTIQUE SHOW
Twice a year there is a delightful antique
show in Roseburg at the Douglas County
Fairgrounds that is a “must do” when I visit
my relatives in Southern Oregon. It is filled
with a multitude of various antiques, furni-
ture, glass, jewelry and much more. I
always look forward to the entryway treat
— a vintage gown surrounded by fresh
flower arrangements. The show is the first
weekend in October and the last weekend
in March. I never miss it!
— Doris D. Clark
Salem
FESTIVAL OF TREES
This event for the Mercy Foundation
does such wonderful work for the children
of Douglas County. For me it is the begin-
ning of the Christmas season of giving, car-
ing and sharing. With the beautifully deco-
rated trees, the information given to all who
attend, and the great contributions as a
result, this is truly a great thing in Douglas
County.
— Gail E. Black
Myrtle Creek
GRAFFITI WEEKEND
I love Graffiti Weekend. It’s awesome. I
love the cars, especially the muscle cars.
It’s just a big community event that brings a
wide variety of people together because
they all love cars. The music, the food, the
sun, the cars — what a great combination. I
like the smell and sounds of the cars, espe-
cially during the Saturday night cruise. It’s
also a great time to get together with family
and friends. It’s a week-long event that
never stops, with one car-related activity
after another. That whole week, no matter
where you are, you get to see classic cars
cruising through town. I like to talk to the
owners of the cars at the Show and Shine
events because they are so proud of their
cars and the work they’ve put into them to
shine.
— Alsy Brinkmeyer
Winchester
GRAND VICTORIAN
IN MYRTLE CREEK
The Grand Victorian in Myrtle Creek is
an amazing little dinner theater that com-
bines great food with amazing talent for an
evening you will never forget! It’s addicting!
The atmosphere is completely suited to
every production that Pam Shepherd (the
owner) puts on, be it a pirate murder mys-
tery or a Christmas play by Geoffrey
Chaucer. Every detail is accounted for in
the decor, which immediately brings some-
one into the feel of the specific play, musi-
cal or celebration. Once one is seated, a
fantastic three-course meal is served over
the course of the night, interspersed with
different acts of the play or musical num-
bers. The talent is always incredible. Pam
finds only the best to be in her shows, and
I’ve even seen comparisons to the big
broadway musicals in both acting and
singing. It’s overall the best evening experi-
ence in all of Douglas County by far and I
would recommend it to anyone.
— Hannah Bates
Roseburg
100 GREAT THINGS
GREATEST OF THE GRAPE
Oregon’s oldest wine event, the Greatest
of the Grape, has been taking place right
here in Douglas County for 39 years. It
brings together the very best wines from
our winemakers, foods from our restau-
rants, art from our artists, and people who
enjoy each other in a magical, gorgeous
atmosphere. It is a time for everyone to
ROBIN LOZNAK/ News-Review file photo
The 28th annual Roseburg Graffiti
Night Cruise in downtown Roseburg.
sparkle and share the best of life in Dou-
glas County. The Greatest of the Grape
attracts nearly 900 people from Washing-
ton, Oregon, California and beyond. Many
of the people who come for the party stay
for the weekend and come back for the
beauty and bounty of the Umpqua Valley.
The Greatest of the Grape is great for our
spirits and our businesses. On March 20,
we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of
the event — “40 Grapeful Years.”
— Sandy Glaser
Roseburg
GROTTO FALLS
We never forget our first lover as I have
not forgotten Grotto Falls, just off Little
River Road. When I entered the cave
behind the falls I imagined treasure hidden
in the dark recesses. Viewing the outside
world through the cascading waterfall was
like observing objects at the backside of a
mirror. Grotto Falls has a plunge of 80 feet.
Though I have seen more impressive falls,
some of which are farther up Little River
Road — Wolf Creek Falls, Yakso Falls,
Hemlock Falls, Clover Falls and Shadow
Falls — my heart remains true to Grotto
Falls.
— Lorraine Warren
Winston
HANNAH MOUNTAIN
Hannah Mountain near Riddle has been
one of my favorite sites since childhood. My
parents’ farm faces the old nickel mine site
from the other side of the Cow Creek River.
When still in operation, smelter pours at
night could be seen across the valley, the
sparks and splatters looking like little fire
works near a blazing waterfall. Though the
mine is shut down, the mountain still pro-
vides a rich view for those in its shadow.
Sunsets and sunrises bring out the bronze,
gold and ruby tones on the bare flat top
and glow across the Glenbrook Valley.
— DD Bixby
Roseburg
HAWTHORNE
Hawthorne is a small wide spot in the
road 18 miles east of Sutherlin. It’s one of
the most beautiful areas I have ever seen
in the fall. I grew up spending time with my
grandparents who lived just past
Hawthorne, which was the school my
grandfather attended until he graduated
from the third grade. In 1911, the third
grade was considered about all you need-
ed in a lumber community. The old school
foundation was destroyed in a slide in the
mid-90s. Spending a few minutes near this
site will always bring peace to a person’s
mind. You can relax and listen to the
Calapooia as it runs its course. The autumn
leaves fall and give a great view of scenery
in the area, showing the diversity of life in a
quiet spot that anyone can access.
— Duane Waller
Sutherlin
HEMLOCK LAKE
Hemlock Lake is in a secluded mountain
setting (4,000-foot elevation) outside of
Glide. My family visits the lake several
times all year round. Sometimes to camp
overnight, other times just a day trip. The
drive up to the lake is breathtaking; you will
see wildflowers, waterfalls and wildlife. All
seasons are a must-see, from the snow
surrounding the edge of the lake and the
peak of the mountains to the vibrant
orange fall colors on the trees and shrubs.
Activities that we do while visiting are fish-
ing (trout), camping, riding 4 wheelers on
the surrounding trails. It is one of the most
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to come.
— Sumerlie Hansen
Winchester
HISTORIC OAKLAND
With more than 90 buildings, many lov-
ingly restored, dating from the early 1800s
to the early 1900s, this little town is a step
back in time to an era when the main street
was hub of activity and the railroad was
“king.” Admission to the Oakland Museum
is free. Oakland, originally situated north-
east of its current location, moved to serv-
ice the Oregon and California railroad. A
tradition for the town since the 1800s is the
placing of a large evergreen tree at the
intersection of Locust and 2nd streets. As
the centerpiece for the town, the tree pro-
vides the backdrop for the gathering of
friends and family to share the music of the
season by candlelight. Historic Oakland
was the first community in Oregon to adopt
a local program to protect its historic
resources, thus becoming the first historic
district in the state. In 1979, the district was
recognized on the National Register of His-
toric Places. The Oakland Historic Preser-
vation Commission is responsible for main-
taining the integrity of the district. Estab-
lished in 1851, Oakland has a rich history.
— Bette Keehley
Oakland
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Since 1997, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has invested nearly
$10 million into the communities of southwest Oregon.
On January 7, 2010, twelve Douglas County non-profits received $115,500 from the
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. Additional grants awarded by the Foundation to
non-profits in six other southwestern Oregon counties combined for a total of $417,462.

The United Community Action Network received $15,000. Roseburg School District St. Joseph’s Kitchen
The money will received $13,000 for received $7,500.
buy playground the purchase of
equipment at books at every Agencies serving numerous counties
Trillium elementary and throughout Oregon also received grants to
Terrace, middle school provide services and programming for youth
a 10-unit in the district. in Douglas County. These include: Dental
housing Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Lions Sight and
complex Hearing Foundation, Oregon Museum of Science
scheduled and Industry, and Oregon Pacific Chapter of
to be built the American Red Cross.
this year in
Roseburg. Battered Persons’ Advocacy
received $12,500
and the
Camp Millennium Received $10,000 each
Martha Young Award.
received $8,000 – CASA of Douglas County
and the – The Family Development Center
Buss Rondeau Award. Sutherlin/Oakland Emergency Food Pantry – South County Resource Center
received $4,500.

Boys and Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley

received $12,000.

Douglas Residents
Training Facility
received $11,000.

Central Douglas
“The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation giving continues to mirror the priorities of our
County Family YMCA
received $2,000.
ancestors by sharing what we have, in order to build strong communities and healthy families.”
– Sue Shaffer, Chairman
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
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Since 1997, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has invested nearly
$10 million into the communities of southwest Oregon.
On January 7, 2010, twelve Douglas County non-profits received $115,500 from the
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. Additional grants awarded by the Foundation to
non-profits in six other southwestern Oregon counties combined for a total of $417,462.

The United Community Action Network received $15,000. Roseburg School District St. Joseph’s Kitchen
The money will received $13,000 for received $7,500.
buy playground the purchase of
equipment at books at every Agencies serving numerous counties
Trillium elementary and throughout Oregon also received grants to
Terrace, middle school provide services and programming for youth
a 10-unit in the district. in Douglas County. These include: Dental
housing Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Lions Sight and
complex Hearing Foundation, Oregon Museum of Science
scheduled and Industry, and Oregon Pacific Chapter of
to be built the American Red Cross.
this year in
Roseburg. Battered Persons’ Advocacy
received $12,500
and the
Camp Millennium Received $10,000 each
Martha Young Award.
received $8,000 – CASA of Douglas County
and the – The Family Development Center
Buss Rondeau Award. Sutherlin/Oakland Emergency Food Pantry – South County Resource Center
received $4,500.

Boys and Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley

received $12,000.

Douglas Residents
Training Facility
received $11,000.

Central Douglas
“The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation giving continues to mirror the priorities of our
County Family YMCA
received $2,000.
ancestors by sharing what we have, in order to build strong communities and healthy families.”
– Sue Shaffer, Chairman
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
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100 GREAT THINGS

HONORING VETERANS
When approaching Douglas County
boundaries from other Oregon counties,
there is visual confirmation of the reason I
think Douglas County is the greatest place
to live. The county border signs say: “WE
HONOR VETERANS.” As a retired naval
officer, and Vietnam War veteran, I have
traveled throughout most of the world. I feel
Douglas County is one of the most patriot-
ic, veteran-honoring communities in the
nation. One need only to attend The Memo-
rial Day Tribute at the Roseburg VA Ceme-
tery, and the annual Veteran’s Day Parade,
and witness the huge crowds to affirm this
patriotism. Every Friday at noon there’s a
group waving flags along Garden Valley
Boulevard in Roseburg, more proof of this
county’s patriotism. The active participation
of county officials in veteran issues, the
honorable care-taking of war memorials
and the active VA Hospital all contribute to
this air of honor and respect for those who
have “borne the battle.” Veterans of Dou-
glas County all proclaim the skills and pro-
fessionalism of Veterans Service Officer
Mary Newman. Mary has the highest VA
claim approval rate of any VSO in Oregon,
and possibly in the country. Countless
times strangers approach veterans, offer a
hand and say, “Thank you for your service.”
Thank you Douglas County, this is the com-
munity I fought for. God Bless you.
— Jim Little
Roseburg
INTERSTATE 5
Douglas County is home to more than 85
miles of Interstate 5, the longest section of
I-5 in Oregon located within a single coun-
ty. I-5 serves not only as the state’s busiest
freight route but also as the transportation
backbone of the West Coast, stretching
from Canada to Mexico and linking the
state capitals of Washington, Oregon and
California. I-5 is the vital link that ensures
Douglas County companies can competi-
tively deliver timber products, agricultural
products (such as livestock and wine) and
manufactured goods to markets across the
nation and around the world.
— Paul Mather
Roseburg
KRUSE FARMS MARKET
What I love about Kruse Farms Market is
everything it offers. From the greenhouses:
flower baskets, hanging baskets, flower
and vegetable starts. Fresh from the field:
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,
tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, can-
taloupe, watermelon, peaches, cherries,
summer squash, peppers, peas, corn,
onions, apples, potatoes, winter squash,
carrots, turnips, rutabagas, eggplant,
prunes, beets, hazelnuts and walnuts. From
the bakery: all the pies, turnovers, cinna-
mon rolls, cookies, donuts, cheesecake
and bread pudding. From the Gift Room:
hundreds of items to make beautiful bas-
kets. The pumpkin patch and corn maze in
October and the Christmas trees in
December. And the great people!
— Karen Carnley
Roseburg
LIVESTOCK
I love the livestock. With the meandering
pasture land and hills of green, the cow,
sheep, goat, donkey, horse, alpaca and
llama bring life to the countryside. Twice a
year you can see the baby lambs and
calves playing in the grassy fields, being
protected and watched over by the llama.
Goats spot the mountainside in herds,
keeping the wild blackberry from taking
over the land. They all remind me of the
relaxed atmosphere here in Oregon and
the down-home country living.
— Kathi Ball
Glide
LOCAL FRESH FOOD
It’s the abundance of fresh food! Local
farmers grow: apples, apricots, artichokes,
arugula, asparagus, beans, beets, berries,
LEFT: Kruse Farms
offers an assortment
of produce. ABOVE:
Cows are reflected
in a large puddle
in a pasture off
Stearns Lane
near Oakland.
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Review file photos
broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, car-
rots, cauliflower, celery, cherries, corn,
eggplant, figs, garlic, grapes, hazelnuts,
herbs, kale, kohlrabi, onions, parsnips,
peaches, pears, peas, peppers, potatoes,
prunes, pumpkins, radishes, rhubarb,
spinach, tomatoes, turnips, squash, wal-
nuts and more. Add to that the beef, lamb,
pork, poultry, and eggs raised on our local
farms and ranches, wild salmon, steelhead,
deer and elk in our rivers and forests,
sweeten it all with a dash of local honey
and you have a food-lovers paradise.
— Jennifer Coalwell
Roseburg
LOON LAKE
Sheltered in a small mountain valley up
a crooked country road some 20 miles off
the Oregon coast is Loon Lake, the center
of my universe from 6 years of age through
the summer I turned 15. Growing up in
Sutherlin, my family spent our summers at
Loon Lake, and the experiences afforded
us children during those carefree years
have not only left us with pleasant memo-
ries but in some ways have also left lasting
impressions on our lives. Whether swim-
ming, fishing, boating or water skiing; hik-
ing up a mountain trail or simply swapping
tall tales around the campfire, those memo-
ries that are Loon Lake forever remain no
less than wonderful.
— Michael H. Baird
Redondo Beach, Calif.
MILDRED KANIPE MEMORIAL PARK
The Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park is an
equine recreation facility on 1,100 acres
that features forest, plants, wildlife and
streams. Where most everybody goes is
easy riding on flat and rolling ground
through both oak trees and big timber.
There’s a big parking lot with plenty of turn-
around space for horse trailers. The Rose-
burg chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails
built a covered pavilion. There are restrooms
available. The park is open all year to hikers
and from March 16 to Oct. 31 to horses.
— Renee Talburt
Roseburg
MINDPOWER GALLERY
There is nothing more exciting for me
than to put together a fabulous exhibit! At
the Mindpower Gallery, I have been exhibit-
ing artists’ work for 20 years. Art shows,
traveling exhibits, competitions and even
theater and performance poetry have found
there way into the many rooms of our
gallery. The gallery is home to a wide vari-
ety of artwork from outstanding Northwest
artists. One room is set with fine art crafts
and another has a custom framing center,
the rest is a maze of rooms dedicated to
creating an exciting indoor art tour for visi-
tors and locals alike. It is our hope that this
has made the Mindpower Gallery a definite
“special place” in Western Douglas County.
— Tamara Szalewski
Reedsport
MOUNT BAILEY TRAIL
The trail up Mount Bailey is a steep
switchback. It’s not for the weary. It takes
plenty of sweat. It’s about a five-hour round
trip from the Bailey connect road. The view
from the very top is spectacular. On a clear
day you can see all the mountains around
you, a circle view. On the south ridge lead-
ing to the summit, there is a keyhole in the
red rock. It opens up a window on Diamond
Lake and Mount Thielsen with a view that
cannot be beat. It’s the county’s best natural
window. Take plenty of water and a lunch or
snacks. People of all ages have made the
hike. Coming down is the fun, easy part.
— Ruby Kosola
Roseburg

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MOUNT THIELSEN
At 9,182 feet, Mount Thielsen is one of
the gems of the Cascade range. It is a 10-
mile hike from the trailhead off Highway
138 close to Diamond Lake. It is what
remains of an 11,000-foot volcano and the
lava core itself is a lightning rod which
changes each year as storms remake its
shape. The trail winds through the forest
and two miles from the trailhead, shows the
effect of an incredible storm which threw
trees around like jackstraws. Miraculously,
the trail winds through this maelstrom and
to the scramble to the top. From the top,
one can look down on the waters of Crater
Lake. No matter how far one follows the
trail to Mount Thielsen, there’s awesome
scenery.
— Lois Soulia
Roseburg
MUSIC ON THE HALF SHELL
Music on the Half Shell is one of the best
community builders around. A positive,
exciting and noteworthy attraction. One that
the community can be proud of and that
represents our culture.
— Chris McCullough
Roseburg
NORTH UMPQUA TRAIL
Arguably, the drive up the North Umpqua
could be on the Best Things of Douglas
County list, but the spectacular river
demands a more leisurely and intimate
experience that can only be obtained by
hiking on the North Umpqua Trail. The 78-
mile North Umpqua Trail follows its name-
sake river from Steamboat Park all the
way to its inception at Maidu Lake in the
Cascades. Numerous trailheads break the
trail into smaller segments suitable for the
day hiking crowd. And when wintry weath-
er conspires to keep us out of the moun-
tains, the North Umpqua Trail remains a
viable year-round hiking destination at the
lower elevations. There’s plenty to see
and do on the trail, such as boisterous
waterfalls, spring flowers, basaltic pillars,
gushing springs, and always the river. Off-
season sorties can yield brilliant autumn
colors and complicated ice formations.
And of course, a dip in the river is always
a welcome respite from a hot summer
hike.
— Richard O’Neill
Roseburg
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Knowing that there is a multitude of out-
door activities here in our own backyard,
just waiting to be discovered, is what’s
great about Douglas County. During the
summer months the possibilities are end-
less. You can hike to a waterfall, climb a
mountain, take a dip in the lake, float a
river, mountain bike through a dense
forestry trail, or spend a day fishing the
river for bass, all in the same day. And
there are just as many things to do once
the season changes — you just have to
dress accordingly.
— Teri Phillips
Roseburg
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
The Pacific Crest Trail in the Umpqua
National Forest provides solitude and
scenery, and there’s always the chance of
seeing wildlife such as deer, elk or bear
around the next corner. Enjoying any or all
of this is possible in a day’s trip. The trail is
well maintained during the summer and fall
months, and there are no difficult, steep
segments to it as it goes north and south
across eastern Douglas County. The PCT
reaches its highest point in Oregon or Wash-
ington — 7,560 feet — just north of Mount
Thielsen. The trail offers views of Thielsen,
Howlock Mountain, Tipsoo Peak, Tolo Moun-
tain, Cowhorn Mountain and Sawtooth
Mountain. There are several lakes along the
way as well, including Maidu Lake, the
source of the North Umpqua River.
— Craig Reed
Roseburg
PANNING FOR GOLD
Panning for gold in the South County
Umpqua system is great during the sea-
son, usually from July 1 to Aug. 31. There’s
a lot of it so there’s a lot to be found. Few
people make any money at these sites, but
the thrill of seeing that speck of color in
your pan is hard to explain. It is just like
fishing — that big one is out there and
maybe I will get him on the next cast. Being
outdoors, the sights and sounds of the river
or creek, a sunny day, fresh air and the fact
that the potential of finding gold is very
good, makes every day one to remember.
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tion is an organization that’s dedicated to
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individuals with the knowledge of how and
where to find gold. They meet at 7 p.m. the
second Monday of every month at Abby’s
Pizza on Stephens Street in Roseburg.
Club members spend a day each year at
Camp Millennium teaching the young
campers how to pan for gold. Other activi-
ties are group outings to historic gold-pro-
ducing areas in the state, treasure hunt and
the sponsorship of the Gold and Treasure
Show to be held at the Douglas County Fair-
grounds on Feb. 27-28. The ability to create
jewelry with what you’ve found in a creek is
more rewarding than buying it in a store.
— Todd Black
Sutherlin
PARTNERSHIP
FOR THE UMPQUA RIVERS
One Great Thing about Douglas County
is PUR — Partnership for the Umpqua
Rivers, a watershed council. Geographical-
ly, Douglas County encompasses most of
the Umpqua River system from the Cas-
cades to the Coast. Three watershed coun-
cils serve the county. PUR illustrates sever-
al qualities of our lives here in the Umpqua:
The Council’s in-stream projects are bringing
back at-risk runs of sea-going fish; local cash
and in-kind contributions more than match
awards from the Oregon Watershed
Enhancement Board; grant projects generate
jobs. And PUR’s pattern of grass-roots deci-
sion making demonstrates the art of crafting
policies for most any arena of public life.
— Jim Long
Roseburg
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
As a gold star family member, I have had
the opportunity to attend various events
that the Patriot Guard has been involved in.
I have seen Patriot Guard Riders at events
in Oregon, California and Texas. While they
are all amazing, I have a special place in
my heart for the Oregon Patriot Guard.
Starting with the escort of my husband’s
remains from Portland in October 2006 to
the five-year remembrance ceremony for
James Moore this week. The sight of the
Patriot Guard makes me cry, not for my
own loss, but for their own mission of
“Standing for those who stood for US.” They
have no idea how even just their presence
brings comfort to those who have lost a
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service and sacrifice.
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PEOPLE
The one feature of Douglas County that I
want to address may be unique to Rose-
burg or it may apply countywide. My lack of
experience with other communities in the
county prevents me from being all-inclu-
sive. The greatest asset concerns neither
the spectacular physical beauty of the
area, nor its abundant natural resources.I
believe Roseburg’s greatest asset is the
character and independent spirit of its peo-
ple. The residents are welcoming to those
who want to become involved, and through
their volunteerism, they demonstrate an
extraordinary high level of care and con-
cern for others in their community.
— Don Kasparek
Roseburg
PINE GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pine Grove Community Church is a small
church with a caring church family. I love
the fact that we can come from all walks of
life with different backgrounds and still be
united in a love for Jesus and each other.
Our church is more than 140 years old and
has had many members and few members
over the years but has continued to stay
strong as a basic Bible-teaching church. I
love this church family.
— Vicki Johnston
Roseburg
PLAT I BIRDS
As I sit by the lakeside I watch as the
evening rays of sun catch the wondrous
wildlife of Plat I Reservoir. The egrets and
herons are grouping to catch the concen-
tration of fish from lack of water. The abun-
dant easy meals are also shared by four
pelicans who have migrated over from the
coast. The bald eagles sit on the branches
of barren groups of trees to watch it all. The
golden eagle dives and snatches yet
another fish the bald eagle thought was his
own. The Canada geese, bufflehead, mal-
lards and others are seen bobbing and div-
ing among the crawdads and golf balls. It is
a wonderful place to be.
— Linda Dean
Sutherlin
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RESTAURANTS
My husband and I love to eat out, and
Douglas County offers some great variety
in restaurants. We especially love Light-
house Bakery & Cafe in Umpqua. Its all-
vegetarian menu surprises us every time
we eat there. Our favorites are their
spinach mushroom quesadillas and ginger-
carrot soup. We recently ate at Carlos’ in
Winston and discovered it has pollo enchi-
ladas verde (chicken green chili enchi-
ladas) with just the right spicy bite to them.
We also enjoy the Santa Fe Chicken salad
at Appleby’s. And strangely enough, the
best chicken-fried steak in the area seems
to be at Abby’s Pizza in Sutherlin during its
breakfast.
— Lori C. Farley
Sutherlin
ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS
One of the best things about Roseburg
Forest Products is that the company pro-
vides living-wage jobs, with family health
insurance and retirement planning. I think
RFP also creates opportunities to provide
for individual growth within the company.
Training and education are provided to
employees who wish to better themselves.
RFP is also committed to the local commu-
nities. The company does a lot for those
communities, whether it’s giving money to
build a library or the foundation offering
scholarships from money the company has
made from its business, money it doesn’t
have to spend in those charitable areas.
RFP and its owners have an open-door
policy. If you have something you want to
take to the owner, all it takes is a simple
knock on the door. The Ford family is willing
to listen. They’re smart enough to know
people working out on the floor have some
great ideas to share. As a privately held
company with thousands of acres of tim-
berland, RFP can assume more risk as it
doesn’t answer to shareholders that see
significant losses in the business and opt to
shutter the doors and wait for better times.
The Ford family has assumed the risk and
the losses, it hasn’t shuttered the doors, it
has been really good about keeping people
working and that in turn benefits the com-
pany, the employees, and the community.
The company continues to grow and invest
in the future using state-of-the art technolo-
gy and researching new technologies and
product lines. RFP is here for the long term.
— Lee Weaver
Roseburg
ROSEBURG TIME
The clocks in Douglas County run slow-
er, and seem less important to us than
clocks in other places. Newcomers, as we
once were, notice first of all that the pace
of life is slower here, and that means less
stress, lower blood pressure. No “rush
hour.” We don’t have to walk as fast.
Nobody honks from behind if you don’t gun
your engine the moment the light turns
green. We don’t mind waiting a few minutes
when there’s a line — it’s a good time to
chat with the stranger behind you. When
we first arrived here 20 years ago, we had
to remind ourselves frequently: “You’re on
Roseburg Time now!” And it felt wonderful.
The gift of time is the gift of life.
— Richard Packham
Roseburg
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ABOVE: Roseburg Forest Prod-
ucts employees work at one of the
Douglas County plants. RIGHT: A
blind dog taken care of by Saving
Grace Pet Adoption Center.
ROSEBURG TOWN CENTER
WINE WALKS
A special Douglas County experience is
the downtown Wine Walk. Roseburg Town
Center hosts three Wine Walks a year. The
first one of the year is in February, celebrat-
ing the sweetheart theme and many busi-
nesses serve yummy chocolate with their
wine and refreshments. What makes these
walks so fun is the casual and relaxed pace
of the evening. Stroll in and out of the par-
ticipating businesses at your leisure, dis-
covering the unique and quality stops,
restaurants and businesses that downtown
offers. While doing so, you will most cer-
tainly run into many friends and neighbors
and get to enjoy socializing with those spe-
cial friends.
— Vicki Nielsen
Roseburg
ROSE SCHOOL CARNIVAL
The school carnival is a traditional event
that all kids look forward to each year. We
are fortunate to have a community of local
businesses that donate items or services
and volunteers who donate hundreds of
hours in preparation for the annual event.
Rose Elementary School is no different.
The Rose Carnival returned four years ago
and continues to grow each year. What
makes our event unique is that it is not a
fundraiser for our PTO, but an event that
students attend essentially for free. During
the month prior to the carnival, students
earn tickets for recognition of being safe,
responsible and respectful Wildcats. Those
tickets turn into free carnival game tickets.
We wanted to provide a nearly cost-free
family event and we continue to be suc-
cessful because of our parents and special
helpers, like the staff of The News-Review.
— Tim Wilson
Roseburg
SAVING GRACE
Saving Grace, Inc. is a nonprofit organi-
zation that is contracted by Douglas Coun-
ty to provide shelter and care for the aban-
doned and seized animals in our communi-
ty. Since assuming these responsibilities
Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
from the county, Saving Grace SCENIC DRIVES
has provided food, shelter, med- I love that Douglas County offers so
ical attention and adoption serv- many scenic drives. From short drives to
ices for over 33,000 animals. longer ones, the county’s natural beauty is
Beyond providing fundamental readily available to everyone. There are
shelter services, Saving Grace several designated scenic drives that con-
has taken a leadership role in nect to waterfalls, timber, coastal beauty,
reducing animal intake by ensur- and geological wonders. But it’s also easy
ing that each adopted pet leaving to find the county’s attractions in the closer
the shelter is spayed or green pastures where cows graze, horses
neutered. Saving run and the county’s agricultural benefits
Grace also has are being coaxed to fruition by hard-work-
developed a ing men and women.
community out- — Lisa King-Reed
reach program, Roseburg
operates a thrift
shop and works
closely with other
SCHOOL STAFF
The greatest thing about Douglas County
animal care
organizations to is the people who staff our schools.
integrate servic- Although state report cards usually claim
es to the benefit Douglas County schools are average, the
of the animal and report cards do not include the most impor-
citizens of Dou- tant factor – teachers and staff that truly
glas County. Sav- care about the well-being of our kids. Our
ing Grace schools struggle with funding, and most
receives only 30 cannot offer as many educational options
percent of its operating costs from Douglas as schools in the city, but we have creative,
County taxpayers and is making efforts to hard-working teachers who manage to
overcome many of these obstacles. My
become entirely self-sufficient. This is possi-
children in college have found their Dou-
ble due to the people in Douglas County who
glas County educational background to be
volunteer their time to help the homeless ani-
mals in Douglas County. In 2009, more than more than merely adequate, they are well
prepared.
13,400 volunteer hours have been logged by
over 300 separate individuals. — Carol Lovegren Miller
Oakland
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Roseburg
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SCOUTS
This year marks the 100th anniversary of
the Boy Scouts, the 98th anniversary of the
Girl Scouts, and the 80th anniversary of the
Cub Scouts in the USA. Since the begin-
ning, Scouting has served this community,
our families, and our youth. Scouting has
given kids leadership, character, citizen-
ship, fitness, and skills. Every family in
Douglas County has been touched in some
manner by the benefits Scouting provides.
Stronger children and families, service proj-
ects, better employees, positive influences,
saved lives, cleaner trails and roadways
are just a few of the hundreds of benefits.
Scouting has been around 100 years here
in Douglas County ... here’s to another 100
years!
— Chris McCullough
Roseburg
SHERM’S THUNDERBIRD
Sherm’s is a great thing because it helps
my family save money and to be able to eat
healthy. They have a nice produce section. I
appreciate they work hard to keep costs at
what the community can afford. They use
local farmers when they can. They have a
huge variety of most items. Lot of people
can’t afford meat, but they keep them
affordable and meats are important to your
diet because they provide protein. They’re
also involved in community projects and
help local food banks. They give back to the
community that supports them.
— J. Franks
Roseburg
SHOTS FOR TOTS
Free immunizations for Douglas County
children. The shots are provided through
partnerships with Rotary Clubs of Douglas
County, Douglas County Health & Social
Services, The Physicians of Douglas Coun-
ty, Mercy Medical Center and Oregon
Pacific Bank. Thousands of immunizations
are given out annually.
— Chris McCullough
Roseburg
STEAMBOAT INN
Located in one of the prettiest and most
accessible spots on the North Umpqua
River, Steamboat Inn is a local treasure.
Whether you stay in a cabin, enjoy a fabu-
lous dinner — prepared by Oregon’s best
chefs — or just stop by for a quick lunch on
your way to Diamond Lake, Steamboat Inn
is terrific. Be certain to take some time to
sit on the rocks overlooking the river.
— Mark Raymond
Roseburg
STEAMBOAT CREEK & STEELHEAD
The owner of the Steamboat Inn and an
Oregon State forestry professor got togeth-
er in 1969 to show how logging robbed
shade from salmon and steelhead streams
of the North Umpqua. A scientific paper
about high temperatures on Steamboat
Creek, and a movie showing logging on
nearby Pass Creek, led to uncut buffers of
big trees along forest streams in the Pacific
Northwest. The story of Frank Moore dis-
cussing Steamboat Creek with influential
anglers at the inn, and Dr. George Brown
(OSU’s Dean of the College of Forestry
who showed how the sun warmed the
100 GREAT THINGS
creek’s tributaries) continues today with a
long-term record of temperatures and
streamflow on more than 40 streams on
the Umpqua National Forest. Summer
steelhead hold all summer waiting to swim
up Steamboat’s tributaries to spawn.
— Mikeal Jones
Roseburg
STARGAZING OPPORTUNITIES
It’s a wonderful place for stargazers.
Douglas County is blessed with ready
access to dark skies from the Callahans to
Crater Lake. Many local astronomers don’t
even have to travel beyond their backyards
to see the beauty of the Milky Way. In fact,
we are spoiled by the pristine night skies
that many urban dwellers can only dream
about. Our dark county skies from Glendale
to Drain offer dazzling meteor displays on
warm August nights and buckets full of
stars. We can look up and see our neighbor
galaxy 2.3 million lights away with unaided
eyes. Douglas County is special for
stargazers.
— Paul Morgan
Roseburg
SURFWOOD CAMPGROUND
IN REEDSPORT
We like to go camping every year for our
daughter’s birthday in April. One year we
went to Surfwood Campground in Reed-
sport and saw this big trampoline-looking
thing in the ground filled with air, and peo-
ple of all ages were jumping on it. It’s called
a Jumping Pillow and it’s one of the cheap-
est entertainments that we can do as a
family that we all enjoy. I have never heard
my kids laugh so hard. An the best thing is
it’s not just open to campers, but to the
general public.
— Dana Weaver
Sutherlin
SUSAN CREEK FALLS
Lush and green, the trail to the 50-foot
Susan Creek Falls winds its way deep into
the forest. As you close in on your destina-
tion, the thunder of cascading water meets
your ears first. The main trail ends at the
falls, where the water pours into a pool and
overflows into the creek below. Hikers can
venture a bit farther to find ancient Ameri-
can Indian mounds. The piles of rocks, as
the story goes, were made by young Indian
boys as a sort of spiritual rite of passage.
— Chelsea Duncan
Roseburg
SUTHERLIN FLAGS
To honor America, its troops and veter-
ans, Sutherlin flies the tallest American flag
flown along Interstate 5 in Oregon. Former
Sutherlin Mayor Lee Sparks chaired the
project that was developed from the Ford
Institute Leadership Program, sponsored
by the Ford Family Foundation. The flag-
raising event drew a crowd in the hundreds,
including veterans from every American
war and conflict since World War II. Three
flags — American, State of Oregon and
Prisoner of War/Missing in Action — were
raised by Oregon Army National Guard sol-
diers from Charlie Company of the 1-186
Infantry from Roseburg.
— Terry Miller
Sutherlin
TOKETEE FALLS
The most picturesque, and perhaps,
spectacular waterfall in Douglas County is
the triple-tiered Toketee Falls of the North
Umpqua. The first drops about 40 feet into
a beautiful bowl and the second falls 80
feet into a very pretty pool surrounded by
lush, green trees. It is a bit of a drive, but
the hike through gorgeous woods to the
overlook make the trip worthwhile.
— Mark Raymond
Roseburg
UMPQUA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Umpqua Community College offers so
many opportunities that students can
explore: certificate programs, associate
degree programs, transfer programs, short
term training programs, adult high school
completion programs, work force and spe-
cialized training. They’re all available to
people from cradle to the grave almost.
There’s opportunities for students who
need day care. On campus at any one
time, there’s toddlers to mature adults.
When you look at the cost of higher educa-
tion for state funded institutions, community
college is very affordable. Plus there are
many community partners. There’s funding
through those partner organizations, finan-
cial aid opportunities are numerous, as long
as students look into it, and there are lots of
scholarships, local, state and national.
— Sandy Hendy
Roseburg
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I’m not sure what I expected when I first
visited the Umpqua Discovery Center in
Reedsport. Maybe a few plastic signs with
drawings of salmon and pioneers, trinkets
for sale in a gift shop. I was right about the
gift shop, but when I stepped into the
exhibits, I was transported to a place I
never expected. “Tidewaters & Time,” which
offers a glimpse into the area’s history and
people, was my favorite part. As I walked
quietly along in awe, the sights and sounds
around each corner took me back in time.
— Chelsea Duncan
Roseburg
UMPQUA FISHERY
ENHANCEMENT DERBY
The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement
Derby is dedicated to help protect, restore
and enhance critical habitat for the endan-
gered fish species in the Umpqua River
basin and so that future generations can
enjoy a healthy fishery. The money raised
from the first 17 derbys, totaling $759,786,
has been granted to hundreds of projects
in Douglas County. The derby has helped
restore the fish populations and miles of
river and stream habitat on private and
public land for all too enjoy. People say over
and over and over that our auction and din-
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social event in Douglas County.
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Roseburg
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UMPQUA HOT SPRINGS
There are some places where buttoned-
down Douglas County gets a bit steamy.
The Umpqua Hot Springs near Toketee is
one of those spots. Located off Highway
138, there’s a short hike to the site. A natu-
ral spring pipes hot water into a series of
cascading pools that overlook the North
Umpqua River and get progressively cooler
as the brew trickles down the hillside. It’s a
prime place for a soak — clothing optional.
So be prepared.
— DD Bixby
Roseburg
UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
From the snow of the High Cascades to
the whitewater rapids, water has formed
the Umpqua National Forest. Explosive
geologic events shaped the distinctive
landscapes. The people who emigrated
here added their imprint to the land, sus-
tained by lifestyles of mining, logging, fish-
ing, and grazing. Breathtaking waterfalls,
quiet lakes and vibrant blue hues of the
North and South Umpqua rivers offer spec-
tacular scenery and an abundance of
recreational opportunities. Verdant stands
of conifers and hardwoods cover roughly
25 percent of Douglas County. Here you
will find places to be alone with nature, to
fill your senses and renew your spirit.
— Cheryl Caplan
Roseburg
UMPQUA RIVER
Douglas County has always been a jewel
in the crown of this state. For instance, we
have a river that is completely contained
within our county. It runs from the moun-
tains to the ocean. It’s fun to try and follow
it, and while doing so, be sure to read all of
the incredibly interesting historic markers.
They tell so much about how this county
was founded and how it became one of the
most unique counties in Oregon. The North
Umpqua is one of the few wild rivers, and it
is probably one of the most photographed,
painted and viewed. If you haven’t rafted it,
you have truly missed one of life’s great
adventures! So — take the time and take
the plunge.
— Rise Briggs
Lookingglass
UMPQUA RIVER SCENIC BYWAY
The Umpqua River Scenic Byway, A Pas-
sage for the Ages from Oakland to Reed-
sport, illustrates the importance of the river
corridor as it connects the inland valleys
and coastal communities sharing goods
and services over the centuries. The
Umpqua River creates a wonderland of pic-
turesque cascading waters, giving way to
varied classes of rapids and then widening
to slowly meander to the Pacific Ocean. A
kaleidoscope of changing seasonal colors,
a feast of natural beauty through sights and
sounds as the ever-changing river affects
its surroundings, the 66-mile journey
through the valleys of the Coast Range
shows varied terrain and land uses, local
flora and fauna, and diverse communities
along the way. The byway committee is
dedicated to preserving the intrinsic quali-
ties of the route for generations to come.
Protecting the often fragile environment
and history, through awareness and educa-
100 GREAT THINGS
tion, is a primary goal. The
Byway offers many oppor-
tunities to visit historic dis-
tricts, buildings and sites.
Art galleries and learning
centers display local cultur-
al, geologic, agricultural
and natural history. The
river’s story is a rich history
of exploration, settlement,
transportation and trade by
people who contributed
their energy and ingenuity
to create communities and
enterprises along the Pas-
sage for the Ages.
— Bette Keehley A fisherman casts while fly fishing on the North Umpqua River
Oakland east of Glide.
UMPQUA RIVER TRIBUTARIES
What does the Umpqua River look like?
That depends on which stretch of Douglas
County’s waterway you happen to be
standing by, and even then the river
changes characteristics from riffle to riffle.
Part of the Umpqua River’s great diversity
comes from where its tributary’s headwa-
ters lie. The source of the North Umpqua is
close to the Cascade crest, where heavy
snowfall makes for cold, turquoise water
perfect for angling all the way to River
Forks Park. There, the North Umpqua
meets its warm twin, the South Umpqua,
which is born in the lower, older Western
Cascades and is mostly rain-fed. Another
tributary, Cow Creek, takes a horseshoe-
shaped loop through the mysterious and
foreboding Klamath Mountains before join-
ing the South Umpqua near Riddle. When
the Umpqua is nearly finished with its jour-
ney to the sea, it’s joined by another tribu-
tary, the Smith River, which spends its
entire life in the rain-soaked Coast Range.
— Rob McCallum
UMPQUA RV PARK ON THE RIVER
Roseburg
A favorite thing of mine to do is camping
with my kids and grandkids. By popular
vote of the grandkids, Umpqua RV Park on
the River between Elkton and Tyee has
been voted our favorite place to camp. It’s a
small privately owned campground that lets
the boys be adventurous without us having
to worry too much. It has its own boat
ramp, and that stretch of water is known for
good fishing and river rafting. There’s plen-
ty of room to splash and float the river.
There’s also lots of room for the kids to ride
their bikes without the worry of traffic. The
owner’s son and his club fly their remote
control planes in the big field next to the
campground. Generally when we have
camped there someone is flying planes
and welcome the boys to watch. It’s a place
where we can take the grandkids and relax,
knowing that when we pack up and go
home we all had a good time.
— LaVerne Huntley
Sutherlin
UMPQUA VALLEY WINE, ART
& MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Umpqua Valley Wine, Art & Music
Festival is the oldest continuously running
festival of its type in Oregon. It is held each
year on the weekend after Labor Day. The
festival offers something for every member
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of the family. There are activities for kids to
enjoy while their parents sip some of
Southern Oregon’s best wines, peruse the
work of local fine artists and listen to a vari-
ety of musical entertainers. The festival is
now being held on the campus of Umpqua
Community College.
— Paul Tamm
Oakland
UMPQUA ULTIMATE TRIATHLON
The Umpqua Ultimate Triathlon is held in
Sutherlin during the Labor Day Weekend.
In addition to the triathlon, there’ll also be a
duathlon and a run/walk. The race takes
you from scenic Cooper Creek Reservoir
and around the beautiful valley that is
home to the City of Sutherlin. The exciting
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entertainment, is at Sutherlin City Park.
— Tammy Talton
Roseburg
UMPQUA VALLEY FLY FISHERS
One of the things I like about the Valley
of the Umpqua is the great number of
things there are to do. I am a fly fisherman.
Our area is noted for its outdoor opportuni-
ties. There are many lakes, rivers and
streams within easy driving distance. For a
relatively small town we are also lucky to
have an active fly fishing club — The
Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers. It has been my
pleasure to participate in the club’s many
activities. Our club holds monthly meetings,
teaches casting and fly tying and has out-
ings. Non-fishers may not know that the
North Umpqua River is world famous for its
steelhead fishing. To learn more about our
club, go to www.uvff.or join us at 7 p.m. on
the first Thursday of each month.
— Rich Trimble
Roseburg
U-PICK PRODUCE
We are so blessed to have all the great
farmers here that allow U-pick of all this
great produce! This is a great learning
experience for children — I took mine to
help pick fruit when they were quite small.
They learned firsthand about where their
food comes from and we had a good time
making jam for those cold winter mornings.
— Janet Bitter
Roseburg
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100 GREAT THINGS

WATER
Water is everywhere; water that flows
freely into the 100 valleys of the land of
Umpqua. The Pacific Ocean, the rivers, the
lakes and the waterfalls, they all captivate
Douglas County. Traveling on scenic High-
way 138 east of Roseburg, the water jour-
ney begins with a stop at Glide’s Colliding
Rivers Viewpoint where Little River meets
the North Umpqua and merges into one.
Continue the drive alongside the North
Umpqua River, a river of clear, green pools
and whitewater riffles bordered by banks of
unusual rock formations and thick green
forests. Miles beyond turn directly into
Clearwater Falls from the main highway for
a breathtaking view of the waterfalls and
spraying rainbow mist. With surrounding
green hillsides it’s nature’s emerald cathe-
dral. The next stop is Watson Falls, the
third-highest in Oregon with a drop of 272
feet. This water culmination journey ends
with nature’s beauty of Oregon’s National
Park — Crater Lake where the blue of the
lake meets the blue of the sky.
— LaVerne West,
Roseburg
WATSON FALLS
Watson Falls is one of the most beautiful
places to hike up to, no matter what time of
year it is. I remember taking a hike up there
with my family the first year we lived in Dou-
glas County, and it takes your breath away
and makes you so happy to live in Oregon.
— Melissa Rebecca Romero
Douglas County
WEATHER
The greatest thing about Douglas County
is the weather. We have four distinct sea-
sons and the lowest wind velocity of the 50
states. Zero to 5 mph is our average wind
speed. Weather extremes are usually short.
In the winter it will get cold and freeze, but
then after three or four days it warms up. In
the summer about a week of really hot
weather (usually during fair week) 90 to
100 degrees, then it cools off. Nightfall
almost always brings cooling breezes and
rarely a warm night. Spring comes and
brings green hillsides, many flowers, plus
fruits and vegetables that provide a riot of
color as they bloom into summer. The fall
brings leaves changing colors from green
to golden yellow, vibrant reds and oranges.
Our famous rain that washes everything
clean and gives us lush, green vegetation
and snow in the mountains.
— Mickey Grimes
Oakland
WILDFLOWERS
The tiniest salal globe, the tallest bear
grass stem, the waves of camas blue, the
pristine dogwood blossom, the secretive
saprophytes. The diversity of our wildflow-
ers testifies to the diversity of Douglas
County’s landscape and beauty.
— Sarah Schartz
Sutherlin
WILDLIFE
The feeling that we are a part of “the
greater whole” that comes from living
where we do is a great thing! The sheer
amount of raw nature that one is ensconced
in daily reminds us that we are mere
humans, just another part of the whole. Liv-
ing here is humbling. You can make daily tri-
als seem insignificant by simply taking a
walk in the woods along a river, creek or
lake! Almost daily we can see wildlife of all
sorts. I was listing them to myself the other
day while I was driving. Elk, deer, raccoon,
gray fox, beaver, eagles, osprey, hawks,
otter, cougars, bobcats and bears ... and
not behind bars in a cage. Then alongside
the road I saw a flock of wild turkey, as if to
say, there are still many more I have forgot-
ten. Not to mention all of the rodents and
reptiles and multitude of smaller birds and
mammals. It’s just a question of time before
I see a cougar or bea. I can think of no
other place I have lived where the wildlife
has been such a presence
— Casey Scanlon
Toketee Village/Idleyld Park
WILDLIFE SAFARI
Wildlife Safari is one of the best places in
the county. I like the gibbons and the once-
a-month homeschool class that is held at
the safari. It is one of the few places to see
lions, elephants, giraffes and other exotic
animals in a setting that is like the wild.
Where else can you drive and see over 600
animals from Africa, Asia and the Americ-
as, or ride a camel and get your car
washed by an elephant? Once, as part of
the homeschool class, I fed carrots to Tiki
the elephant. She would grab them out of
my hand with her gentle trunk and bring
the pieces to her mouth to eat them. I have
also helped with bear enrichment activities.
We put bear foods, like apples and raisins,
in cardboard boxes and hid them in the
bear enclosure while the bears were out, of
course. Next, the bears came back in and
found the boxes. It was great fun for the
bears to search out the tasty treats. The
safari has many special events, some for
adults, some for the children and some for
the entire family and offers many more
exciting things to do. It’s very cool that such
a well put together game park and zoo
exists in rural Douglas County. And you
don’t even need to travel very far to get to it.
— Alex Loznak
Oakland
WINCHESTER BRIDGE
The Robert A. Booth Bridge has
spanned the North Umpqua River since
1924. Locals adopted another name, Win-
chester Bridge, and an immediate dislike
for the narrow, seven-span design. Bridge-
widening plans were developed in the early
1930s, yet 84 years passed before the
rebuild was completed. The historic bridge
was re-dedicated on April 27, 2008. Win-
chester-area businesses organized the cel-
ebration. The Winchester Elementary
School choir sang. Grand Marshal LaVerne
Murphy rode in a 1924 Model A and shared
personal stories from the original dedica-
tion. A crowd of more than 1,000 joined for
fun and nostalgia.
— Dan Latham
Roseburg

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WINCHESTER FISH LADDER
I thought it was amazing to walk down
the stairs to the viewing windows and peer
through the glass when I was a kid. It was
like you were under water. It was easy to
see the fish swimming and jumping. There
was great anticipation in waiting to see if a
big fish would swim by, or an eel. I would
look through the glass and get lost in the
underwater adventure. This is where peo-
ple see the biggest fish most will ever see.
It is a great place to see summer and win-
ter steelhead, coho and spring Chinook
salmon. Seeing those critters through the
glass made me a true land lover. I’m not a
fan of getting in the river.
— Donna Bunn
Roseburg
WINERIES
The local wineries and wine festivals
offer a wide variety of wines because of the
different styles of grapes in the county. As
the industry continues to grow locally, you
don’t have to travel far to find and enjoy a
wine tasting room. It’s fun to experience the
many flavors. The annual wine tasting tour
allows you to sample young wines prior to
bottling. It’s a great way to spend a day with
family and friends. There is a growing num-
ber of summer time wine festivals. Pull up a
bale of hay, listen to some bands, eat deli-
cious food and enjoy some of the best
wines anywhere — grown right here in the
100 Valleys of the Umpqua.
— Rod Carlson
Roseburg
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100 GREAT THINGS
LEFT: The repairs in 2009 to help ensure the bridge WOLF CREEK JOB CORPS CENTER
Winchester will continue to serve travelers as one of Tucked into the forested hills and along
dam fish the county’s historical masterpieces. gurgling Little River southeast of Glide is a
— Karen Jones Jackley place where generations of young people
ladder. Roseburg
BELOW: have been given a fresh start. The Wolf
Creek Job Corps Center, situated on a for-
Grapes are
harvested
WINTER STEELHEAD FISHING mer campus of the Civilian Conservation
I love the fact that the valley I live in runs Corps, provides a free education and job
at a local into the North Umpqua River, and I can training to youths 16 to 24. The center has
vineyard. drive one mile and be fishing in just five expanded over its 45-plus years of exis-
minutes. I can fish all day or just 15 min- tence to include vocational training in a
Robin utes without worrying about the cost of the number of fields from cement masonry to
Loznak/News- trip. The greatest thing about the fishing is culinary arts. Job Corps students provide a
Review photos it is not “combat fish- tremendous benefit to our community as
ing” like I have seen they assist with building projects and volun-
in Alaska. I usually teer at community events.
have this stretch of — Vicki Menard
the river all to Glide
WINSTON myself. However
once in a while, a YONCALLA 4TH OF JULY
STEEL BRIDGE drift boat will come CELEBRATION
The emerald- along and tries to A great event in Douglas County is the
colored Winston stay out of my way. I Yoncalla 4th of July Celebration. This is a
Bridge is a com- always tell them to slice of Americana, right out of a Norman
munity gem. Its make the drift how- Rockwell painting. The day starts with a
high-profile ever it works best for parade that is both fun and reverent. It is
design makes it a valuable asset in Ore- them and I will fish around them. On days not unusual for there to be more parade
gon’s treasure box, one well deserving of that I desire a little company, I can go to than town. Afterward, you can enjoy one of
the title “one of the 100 greatest things River Forks Park or Cleveland Rapids and the top amateur rodeos anywhere, followed
about Douglas County.” The three-span join the bank fishermen around a fire and by a free ice cream social at the Communi-
steel bridge spanning the Umpqua River discuss the worlds problems or whatever is ty Center. The celebration ends with an
was built in 1934 by Conde McCullough, a on the agenda for the day. I can’t think of evening of live entertainment and the most
renowned engineer whose Gothic-inspired any better therapy than good fishing, good exciting fireworks displays in western Ore-
designs are nationally known for their archi- conversation, and a beautiful river to watch gon. Independence Day in Yoncalla, small-
tectural beauty. As a part of the OTIA III and enjoy. town America at its best!
State Bridge Delivery Program, the Oregon — Terry Johnston — Lynn McHaffie
Department of Transportation began Roseburg Yoncalla
Steven Tronnes, OD
Jon-Marc Weston,MD
Ron Slocumb, MD
“We never stop doing what it takes
to bring the best to our patients.”