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Douglas County Morning News

GOVERNOR KOTEK DEMANDS USDA ACTION TO PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE

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On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon elected officials sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Robbins urging that the USDA take immediate action to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits continue without interruption as the federal government shutdown continues.

The letter said, ‘The ongoing federal shutdown has created unacceptable uncertainty for families, children, older adults, and communities across Oregon.” The letter continued, “Hunger should never be a consequence of a political stalemate. USDA must act swiftly to ensure that families have access to food and that benefits are delivered without delay”.

A release from the Governor’s Office said more than 757,000 Oregonians – including 210,000 children and 130,000 older adults rely on SNAP to meet their basic nutritional needs. It also noted potential economic ripple effects it said could result if SNAP benefits are disrupted, particularly in rural communities where SNAP dollars sustain grocery stores, small businesses and agricultural producers.

The letter was also signed by Secretary of State Tobias Read, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, and a number of Democratic legislative leaders.

DRAZAN ANNOUNCES HER SECOND RUN FOR GOVERNOR

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On Monday, State Senator Christine Drazan began her second run for Oregon Governor.

Drazan made the announcement of her candidacy to a crowd of workers from various industries at Gunderson Marine and Iron in downtown Portland. Drazan said, “The launch of a vessel and the launch of a movement share much in common. Both face uncertain seas. Both depend on the Oregon spirit of excellence, of faith and of hope”. Drazan said, “And it is with the same confidence in the boundless future of our state – the character of our people and our ability to build and achieve anything we set out to accomplish together – that I announce my candidacy for Governor of the Great State of Oregon”.

The Canby Republican, who moved to a vacant seat in the Oregon Senate last week, was the GOP nominee in 2022 and finished a close second in a three-way race that included winner Democrat Tina Kotek and Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic state senator who ran as an unaffiliated candidate.

Drazan worked on the staff as Oregon House Speaker Mark Simmons in the 1990s. She returned to the legislature after being elected the House District 39 seat in 2018. She became House Republican Leader in 2019, later stepping down from the legislature prior to her first run for Governor. Drazan was elected to the Oregon House a second time in 2024.

In her speech Monday, Drazan said, “Our future isn’t out there somewhere – it’s right here. This is our time to rise. This is our time to rebuild. This is out time to deliver. So, my fellow Oregonians – We don’t have a minute to spare. Let’s get to work”.

CLERK’S OFFICE LAUNCHES NEW PROPERTY RECORDING ALERT SERVICE

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The Douglas County Clerk’s Office has announced the launch of a Property Recording Alert Service.

A county release said it is a free tool designed to help property owners monitor recording activity related to their land records. This service enhances transparency, increases security, and gives residents greater control over their property information.

PRAS provides automated, same-day email notifications when new documents are recorded under a monitored name. Each alert includes a direct link to view information about the recorded documents, making it easier to stay informed and safeguard their property records.

The Clerk’s Office encourages all residents to take a proactive role in protecting their property records by signing up for the Property Recording Alert Service.

For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/950/Property-Recording-Alert-Service

The Clerk’s Office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ROSEBURG LIBRARY TO HOST VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT

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Roseburg Public Library will host an event with bestselling romance author Lyla Sage at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6th.

A city release said Sage will visit virtually on Zoom, attendees are invited to participate in person at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard or on the library’s Facebook page: www.facebooklcom/roseburglibrary. A Facebook account is not required.

Sage gained fame as the author of the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a collection of four novels set in Wyoming featuring modern-day cowboys, and the strong women in their lives. Her latest novel, “Soul Searching”, the first book in the Sweetwater Peak duology, currently ranks ninth on the New York Times bestseller list for paperback trade fiction.

Those who attend in-person will receive a free copy of “Soul Searching” while supplies last. They will also be eligible to win one of five sets of the Rebel Blue Ranch series. The giveaway is sponsored by Friends of the Roseburg Public Library.

For more information, contact library staff at 492-7050 or email: library@roseburgor.gov

ROSEBURG’S NEEWOLLAH PARADE BACK ON FRIDAY NIGHT FOR HALLOWEEN

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Roseburg’s Neewollah Parade is back this Friday night for Halloween.

A city release said the event is believed to be the longest-running Neewollah Parade in the country. Roseburg began the tradition in 1933 when Neewollah – which is Halloween spelled backward – was a national phenomenon. The city has held it nearly every year since – aside from a few years during World War II and two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, when virtual parades and costume contests were held instead.

As kids are gathering candy from downtown businesses, a group of 8 to 10 Roseburg Area Dancing Witches will perform to a variety of songs including Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.

Friday’s parade will begin near Roseburg City Hall on Southeast Douglas Avenue at 5:00 p.m. Costume tricksters can begin gathering at 4:30 p.m. on Southeast Jackson Street.

AVIVA HEALTH VETS AND THEIR PETS EVENT HAPPENING ON NOVEMBER 6TH

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Aviva Health is hosting its annual Vets and Their Pets Veteran’s Day celebration on Thursday, November 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. outside their facility at 150 Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive in Roseburg.

A release said the event honors U.S. Armed Forces veterans with a complimentary lunch prepared by Aviva Health staff. Festivities will commence with the raising of the American flag and Aviva Health staff members singing the national anthem. Free massages and haircuts will be available, with other vendors on-site to share helpful information and resources.

Veterans are invited to bring their pets for complimentary services, like vaccines and microchips provided by Saving Grace Human Society and basic grooming services from Sutherlin Pets & Grooming.

Aviva Chief of Staff and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Ron Harper said, “All of us at Aviva Health are honored to host the Vets and Their Pets celebration as a way to recognize the dedication and service of the military families in our community”. Harper said, “Each year we’re proud to stand with Douglas County’s veterans to thank them for the lasting impact they’ve made”.

For more information on Aviva Health, go to www.aviva.health.

ROSEBURG HIGH MARCHING BAND WITH MORE PERFORMANCES OF “CRUISIN”

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The Roseburg High Marching Ensemble has a few more performances of this year’s show, “Cruisin”.

An RHS release said it will be performed at this week’s home football game during halftime. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. The group is then traveling to Hillsboro for Marching Championships on Saturday, November 1st. Their final performance will be during their Platinum Arrow on Monday, November 3rd. That performance is free and open to the public beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Intro to Capoeira Workshop @ Performance Martial Arts Academy | November 1 - December 6th | Every Saturday | 2:30 - 4 PM | Link

Monday, October 27th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Trivia Night Fundraiser @ Brix Bar & Grill | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, October 28th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM

Wednesday, October 29th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• Open Mic at Brix | Every Wednesday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 PM
• Trivia Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 6 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)
• 4-Year Anniversary Bash @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Downtown Roseburg Clean-Up | 5 - 6 PM | Link
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Yoga Class with Summer Fry | UMAC - 827 SE Cass Ave in Roseburg | 6 PM

Thursday, October 30th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• Lookingglass Grange 927 Farmers Market | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | April - October
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Boozy Bingo @ Backside Brewing Co. | 5:30 PM | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Friday, October 31st

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• 2025 Neewollah Parade - Downtown Roseburg | 4:45 - 7 PM | Link
• Bad & Boo-jee Halloween Bash @ Backside Brewing Co. | 8 PM - 12 AM | Link
• BOO-BASH @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Mic Drop Comedy Club @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Downtown Halloween Street Fair | Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge | 4 - 7 PM
• Trunk or Treat Canyonville | Up and Down Main Street | 4 - 7 PM
• Haunted City Hall & Library Trick-or-Treat | Downtown Oakland
• Winston Trunk & Treat | Winston Grocery Outlet | 6 - 8 PM
• 12th Annual Trunk and Treat | New Beginnings Parking Lot (518 NE Nash St in Roseburg)
• Halloween Party / Costume Contest | Winston VFW | 21+ | 6 - 10 PM
• Trunk or Treat and Haunted Maze | Phoenix School | 6 - 8 PM

Saturday, November 1st

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market - Outside Winter Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until December 20th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• 63rd Annual Fall Craft Fair @ Douglas Co. Fairgrounds | Nov 1 & 2 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link

Sunday, November 2nd

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• 63rd Annual Fall Craft Fair @ Douglas Co. Fairgrounds | Nov 1 & 2 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Winds of Umpqua Flute Circle - Oran Mor | 1 - 3 PM | Link

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