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Pioneer queen crowned
The 60th Annual Canyonville Pioneer Days was held this last week at Pioneer Park in Canyonville. The festivities got started Thursday night, August 27, with the Queen’s Court Coronation. (ABOVE) This year’s queen Delores Hill (CENTER) receives her crown from South Umpqua Historical Society Director Susie Waddle.
Return to yesteryear
This week marks the 60th annual Canyonville Pioneer Days with a plethora of music and activities taking place in Pioneer Park and on Main Street in Canyonville Thursday, August 27, through Sunday, August 30 (see Page 2 of the e-edition for full schedule). This celebration is to pay homage to the hardy and courageous pioneers that persevered through the trials and tribulations to tame a new frontier and create a life.
See more photos in the e-edition
Who’s next?
Douglas County Mail photo by Bob Chaney, Sr.
The Myrtle Creek Mural Committee has been busy since unveiling their first mural June 26. The most recent citing has been on the traffic control box at First and Main next to St. Vincent de Paul. This most recent design was the result of a contest held by the committee. The winning designer was Destanie McMillen and her design is being painted by local artist Werner Mueck.
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.
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