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Kicking things off
Douglas County Mail photo by Bob Chaney, Sr.
The Riddle Sawdust Jubilee was held this last weekend. The weather was a bit on the cool side with the mercury falling downwards of 70 but lots of people turned out to enjoy the festivities and as always the parade was a big hit. There was a lot of interest in the car show as well. Two of the more popular events of the day were the arm wrestling and the cookie walk The highlight of the festivities were the fireworks which were set off at 10 p.m. and everyone agreed it was worth the wait. (ABOVE) Longtime resident and Sawdust Jubilee Committee member Jane Mitchell was this year’s Grand Marshal.
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The beginning
Douglas County Mail photo by Bob Chaney, Sr.
The Myrtle Creek Mural Committee held the unveiling of their first completed mural at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, on the north wall of the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge. Despite the raindrops their was a good turnout for the event. Committee members were available with a vision board, swag and free light snacks . They answered questions about the first mural, the recent mini-mural contest and plans for future murals.
Overall champion
Douglas County Mail Courtesy photo/Jamie McElmurry
The South Douglas Rodeo was held this past weekend at the Tri City Horsemen’s Arena on North Myrtle Road in Myrtle Creek. The All Around Championship was awarded to Russell Cardoza who won both the calf roping and steer wrestling events. (ABOVE) The South Douglas Rodeo Ambassador Gracie Wehe (LEFT) awards the All-Around saddle to Cardoza.
Cow Creek Foundation awards over $600k to non-profits
ROSEBURG — With inflation rising and charities overwhelmed by demand, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation infused Southern Oregon non-profits with $606,815 in donations Tuesday, June 10, recognizing and celebrating the challenging work non-profits commit themselves to every day.
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Douglas County Mail Courtesy photo/Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe
The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation held its semi-annual awards ceremony last week at Seven Feathers Casino Resort. (ABOVE) Executive Diector Carma Mornarich (At the podium) introduces the Chair of the Board Carla Keene (standing). The Foundation awarded over $600k to non-profit organizations throughout Southwestern Oregon.
I pledge allegiance
The Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge held their annual Flag Ceremony on Sunday, June 14, Flag Day, at the Veteran’s Memorial on volunteer Way. The ceremony is a tribute to and a history of the American flag. (ABOVE) Exalted Ruler Cheryl Knutson, flanks by the Americans flags from first to current, tells those gathered a little bit of the meaning of the flag. The ceremony was followed by a complimentary lunch at the Elks Lodge.
Champs
The South Umpqua Lancers baseball squad took down No. 1 seeded Taft 5-1 on Saturday, June 6, to win the O.S.A.A. 3A state title. (ABOVE) The team dogpiles one another following the final out.
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Summer meals available
MYRTLE CREEK – The annual Lunchbox Express Summer Meals program will run June 22 through August 13 on Mondays through Thursdays at the following locations and times: Stagecoach Apartments, 10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Riddle Park 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.; Millsite Park, 12 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Myrtle Terrace Apartments, 12:25 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.; Meadowlark Apartments, 12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m. and South Umpqua High School, 1:05 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Look for the yellow Lunchbox Express Summer Food Van.
These meals are available to all children and teens 18 years or under.
Each child will receive a meal that meets or exceeds USDA Meal pattern requirements. Adults may not eat any part of a child’s meal.
This summer food program is a part of USDA Food and Nutrition Service and is administered by the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs.
Sports
South Umpqua Memorial Pool now open
YRTLE CREEK — The South Umpqua Memorial Swimming Pool opened the 2026 season June 13, with one significant change.
The rate for Public Swim is $2 again this year.
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