Announcements
Kudos: Flags donated for Elkton Cemetery are appreciated
June 17, 2013 —
Donated flags appreciated
Learn more »Kudos: Elks support Douglas County literacy programs
June 17, 2013 —Elks support local literacy
The Umpqua Reading Council would like to thank the Elks for a generous Gratitude Grant of $500 for the purpose of giving quality books to the elementary students who participate in the lunch programs in Roseburg during the summer months.
Learn more »Kudos: Glide’s Project Graduation fundraiser sets new record, thanks to local support
June 17, 2013 —Grad fundraiser a big success
Project Graduation of Glide High School and the Glide High School class of 2013 thank the community and local businesses for their generous support of our annual dinner and auction held at Glide Middle School.
Learn more »Kudos: Local Red Cross chapter thanks Umpqua Valley Christian School
June 17, 2013 —Local Red Cross thanks UVCS
The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross really appreciates Umpqua Valley Christian School students and parents.
Learn more »Kudos: Gratitude blooms in Douglas County Master Gardeners
June 17, 2013 —Gratitude grows in gardeners
The Douglas County Master Gardeners wish to thank all the individuals and business members of our community for making our Plant & Garden Expo such a smashing success again this year. Thanks to those businesses who allowed us to post our yard signs and banners, all the fantastic vendors who participated in our Expo, and our faithful and enthusiastic customers who come every year to snatch up our lovely plants.
Learn more »Kudos: Umpqua Community College Athletic Dept. appreciates support
June 17, 2013 —UCC grateful to supporters
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of the Riverhawk Grill and Chill Athletic Auction. The Umpqua Community College Athletic Department appreciates all of your support.
Learn more »Kudos: Roseburg Future Farmers of America help St. Paul Lutheran with campus beautification
June 17, 2013 —FFA students help school
On behalf of St. Paul Lutheran School, I would like to thank the Roseburg High School Future Farmers of America students and their leader, Rebecca Fallihee. Their service project was to assist in the outside yard work and beautification of our school and church campus in April. They were also assisted by two Fremont Middle School students. We appreciate all the hard work, energy and enthusiasm of these students and are so grateful for their help.
Learn more »Club News: Calapooia Community Club has flea market June 22 to support historic school
June 17, 2013 —Fundraiser set for school
The Calapooia Community Club will have a Flea Market and Squatters Flats Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 141 Scott Henry Road, 2.5 miles west of Sutherlin.
Learn more »Club News: Douglas County Veterans Forum will elect upcoming year’s officers and board members June 18
June 17, 2013 —DCVF elects new officers
The Douglas County Veterans Forum will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at American Legion Post 16, 406 S.E. Oak St., Roseburg.
Learn more »Club News: Altrusa has huge book sale in Roseburg June 21 and 22
June 17, 2013 —Altrusa has book sale
Altrusa International will have a book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 643 S.E. Kane St., Roseburg.
Learn more »Military Note: Warren, Matthew R.
Matthew Warren
Air Force Airman Matthew R. Warren, son of Ray and Marilyn Warren of Roseburg, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Learn more »Reunion: Drain/North Douglas has all-school potluck reunion June 30
June 17, 2013 —All-school reunion set for Drain
There will be an all-school potluck reunion for Drain/North Douglas from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Civic Center, 25 West A St., Drain.
Learn more »50th Anniversary: Byers, Ron and Penny
Byers celebrate 50th together
Ron and Penny Byers recently commemorated their 50th anniversary.
Learn more »ENGAGEMENT: Galloway-Carroll—Main
Carroll-Main
Catrina C. Galloway-Carroll and Stanley A. Main have announced their engagement and plans for a July 20 wedding at Seven Feathers Convention Center in Canyonville.
Learn more »Marriages: May 3 to May 13, 2013
June 13, 2013 —The Douglas County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses May 3 to May 13, 2013.
John Frank Gurule, 19, of Roseburg, and Asia Miqueala Coleman, 17, of Myrtle Point, May 3
Learn more »Births: June 4 to June 10, 2013
June 13, 2013 —MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, ROSEBURG
GANDY — Kimberly and Rob Gandy, Sutherlin, June 4, a daughter, Penelope Jane Gandy, 8 pounds 14.5 ounces
Learn more »Military Note: Corder, Lucas
Lucas Corder
Marine Pvt. First Class Lucas Corder, son of Diana Knous and Alan Corder of Winchester, graduated May 3 from Marine boot camp in San Diego. He has moved to Camp Pendleton to complete his School of Infantry training.
Learn more »Club News: Umpqua Gem and Mineral Club works with obsidian June 10
June 10, 2013 —UGMC works with obsidian
The Umpqua Gem and Mineral Club will have a potluck beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a Jr. rock club meeting and special program at 6:30, and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 2 at the Mercy Community Education building, 2459 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.
Learn more »Club News: American Women Veterans Association of Douglas County hosts June 11 potluck
June 10, 2013 —Potluck for women vets
The American Women Veterans Association of Douglas County will have a potluck dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Post, 406 S.E. Oak St., Roseburg.
Learn more »Club News: VA Roseburg director Bogedain speaks at Warbirds June 12 meeting
June 10, 2013 —Bogedain talks to Warbirds
Southern Oregon Warbirds will meet at noon Wednesday at New Life Christian Church, 1723 N.E. Vine St., Roseburg.
Learn more »Club News: Rain forest nut provides source of button material
June 10, 2013 —Rain forest is button source
The Roseburg Button Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday in Conference Room A of the Community Cancer Center, 2880 N.W. Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.
Learn more »Club News: Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Roseburg luncheon for women veterans
June 10, 2013 —DAR honored women vets
The Umpqua Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has a tradition of honoring the women veterans of Douglas County with an annual luncheon.
Learn more »Club News: Roseburg VFW supports safe driving with coffee and cookie break near I-5 Milepost 142
June 10, 2013 —VFW supports driving safely
Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary from Post 2468 invite motorists to take a coffee and cookie break at the Cabin Creek Rest Area near northbound Milepost 142 on Interstate 5. VFW members will be on duty Friday, Saturday and June 16.
Learn more »Kudos: Thanks go to Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
June 10, 2013 —Thanks go to Umpqua Tribe
St. Joseph’s Community Kitchen would like to thank the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe for its recent donation of $3,000.
Learn more »ENGAGEMENT: Frye-Warren
Frye-Warren
Micaela Elizabeth Frye and Keigan Dillan Warren have announced their engagement and plans to be married Aug. 3 in Dublin, Va.
Learn more »50th Anniversary: Bennett, Tom and LaVone
Bennetts enjoy 50th together
Tom and LaVone Bennett recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a weekend trip to visit friends in Tacoma, Wash.
Learn more »Births April 28, May 19 to June 4, 2013
June 7, 2013 —MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, ROSEBURG
DAVIS — Jessica Keniston, Winston, April 28, a son, Brantley Ronald Davis, 7 pounds 4 ounces
BATTLE — Allysha Newton and John Battle, Myrtle Creek, May 30, a daughter, Tamber Lynn Battle, 8 pounds 4 ounces
TEIG — Jessica Doane and Derrick Teig, Myrtle Creek, May 30, a daughter, Ezmea Marie Teig, 6 pounds 9.5 ounces
GERTSON — Keila and Nick Gertson, Roseburg, June 1, a son, Nickolas Ryan Gertson, 8 pounds 3 ounces
ADAMS — Laura and Rodney Adams, Roseburg, June 2, a son, Lucas Edward Adams, 9 pounds 5 ounces
LETTS — Jasmine Gherghetta and Jacob Letts, Roseburg, June 2, a son, Cole James Lee Letts, 6 pounds 2 ounces
ARNOLD — Brittany and Chris Arnold, Roseburg, June 3, a daughter, Evelyn Mae Arnold, 8 pounds 3 ounces
DIXON — Crystal Woodruff, Sutherlin, June 4, a daughter, Anyiah Marie Dixon, 7 pounds 4 ounces
ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL, WAUSAU, WIS.
Jean and Joe Barlow, Wausau, Wis., May 19, a daughter, Cassandra Terryse Barlow, 7 pounds, 2 ounces; Joe Barlow is formerly of Glide
Births May 23 to May 29, 2013
June 5, 2013 —MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, ROSEBURG
YODER — Marcie and Jacob Yoder, Sutherlin, May 23, a son, Collin Jase Yoder, 8 pounds 3 ounces
ALLEN — Jennifer Hatton-Chester and Brett Allen, Myrtle Creek, May 24, a son, Keagan Joel Eugene Allen, 5 pounds 10 ounces
KNOUS — Andrea Forney and Joshua Knous, Roseburg, May 24, a son, Dalton Kelly Knous, 7 pounds 14 ounces
HERRERA — Lajacquline Johnson and Rafael Herrera-Welker, Roseburg, May 25, a daughter, Evelyn Maria Valentina Herrera, 9 pounds 4 ounces
WATSON — Heidi and Gabe Watson, Roseburg, May 25, a son, Cameron James Watson, 8 pounds 11 ounces
MCKEE — Nicole Becker and Dustin McKee, Roseburg, May 26, a son, Liam Robert McKee, 7 pounds 2 ounces
HOLCOMB — Cristina Billick, Roseburg, May 27, a daughter, Peyton Rilee Holcomb, 6 pounds 6 ounces
PONTON — Dawn and Jimmy Ponton, Roseburg, May 27, a daughter, Arianna Jean Marie Ponton, 6 pounds 12 ounces
BOOKE — Elizabeth and Charles Booke, Oakland, May 29, a son, Noah Charles Booke, 7 pounds 3 ounces
KARNOFSKI — Kelly and Aaron Karnofski, Roseburg, May 29, a son, Isaac Michael Karnofski, 7 pounds 14 ounces
Marriages: May 14 to May 31, 2013
June 4, 2013 —The Douglas County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses May 14 to May 31, 2013.
Jimmie Vincenzo Colangelo, 25, and Amanda Lynn Atkinson, 24, both of Myrtle Creek, May 14
Barrett Addison Palmer, 23, and Natalie Marie Jocoy, 26, both of Myrtle Creek, May 16
Ralph Charles Anderson, 70, and Frances Jean Young, 60, both of Roseburg, May 17
Jon Paul King, 28, and Amanda Renee Hamner, 25, both of Sutherlin, May 17
Ryan Edward Hamilton, 21, and Leah Treva Dee Adams, 21, both of Roseburg, May 21
Reese Daniel Heintz, 47, and Tina Jean Heintz, 46, both of Myrtle Creek, May 21
Jeremey Daniel LaBeck, 24, and Erin Aletha Hemphill, 22, both of Oakland, May 22
Blaine D. Allen Nunemaker, 58, and Patricia Ann Nunemaker, 55, both of Sutherlin, May 22
Jonathan Wesley Cooper, 19, of Sutherlin, and Krista Lee-Ann Leichner, 18, of Riddle, May 24
Samuel Scott Lee Richardson, 19, of San Clemente, Calif., and Brittney Nicole Pollinger, 19, of Roseburg, May 28
Brandon Jay Sands, 27, of Roseburg, and Aimee Elizabeth Causey, 29, of Myrtle Creek, May 30
Ron Duane Holliday, 53, and Patricia Ann Gabbard, 50, both of Roseburg, May 31
