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Plans are still moving forward for a convention center in downtown Roseburg, according to Wayne Shammel, attorney for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
Despite rumors that a long-discussed plan for such a venture at the former Douglas County Farmer's Co-Op and Surplus Center was on hold, Shammel said that is not the case.
“It’s at a fairly advanced stage of planning,” he said.
That includes restaurant staff surveying the sites, which are now in tribal trust, to determine how many kitchens are needed, as well as supplies and equipment.
The buildings have also been steam cleaned and more “gutting” work is scheduled, along with asbestos removal.
Even so, Shammel did say progress probably should be further along.
Costs are still being determined while preparation work is handled. Until those costs are established, Shammel said, no timeline for construction is set.
There are tentative plans to deconstruct the grain tower behind the former co-op this winter or in early spring, Shammel said.
Shammel said he understands that people have wondered if the project has been abandoned, but said “we’re moving ahead.”
<b>THOSE TRUCKS:</b> There is some heavy machinery parked at the former site of The Holiday Motel on Oak Avenue in downtown Roseburg, which is also owned by the tribe. It isn’t new construction on that now vacant lot, however.
Wayne Shammel said the trucks and equipment are just parking there while they work on another project. The former motel site, Shammel said, will likely end up as a conference center parking lot one day.
<b>BALANCING YOGA:</b> A new Roseburg yoga center has various classes to fit the various needs of different people.
Body Balance Yoga and Therapeutic Exercise Center has opened at 612 S.E. Jackson St., No. 1, inside the Umpqua Hotel mall at Oak Avenue.
There are several experienced instructors offering classes including beginning T’ai chi and different styles of yoga.
There are classes Monday through Saturday and a schedule is on Body Balance’s Web site, www.bodbal.com.
For its grand opening, the center is offering 50 percent off of one drop-in visit until the end of the year, along with discounts on two-month and one-year enrollments.
Alli Spooner is Body Balance’s director.
Information: 672-5889.
<b>GOIN’ POSTAL IN M.C.:</b> A South Umpqua High School graduate has started a new packing and shipping store in Myrtle Creek.
Matt Boyd, a 1982 grad, opened Goin’ Postal at the Valley View Plaza, 865 South Main Street. Boyd has previously worked on spacecraft support with NASA.
Boyd is joined in the venture by wife Paula and son Marcus, 5.
“I chose a Goin’ Postal franchise to put in Myrtle Creek because I think it is a much-needed service,” he said in a release. “It complements the efforts of the local post office.”
Goin’ Postal offers shipping through every major carrier, as well as United States Postal Service services and stamps. Boyd is also offering eBay services, including assistance selling items online.
It is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Information: 863-4446.
<b>ALL TALK:</b> I could tell you my thoughts about health care, the timber industry and the 2007 legislative session.
I could do that, but it’s probably better if you get it from John Kitzhaber, Steve Swanson and Susan Morgan at Thursday’s Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business Outlook Forum. It is at 8 a.m. at Umpqua Community College’s Whipple Fine Arts Center.
Ticket information: 672-2648, ext. 30.
<i>• Got tips? You can reach reporter Paul Craig at 957-4211 or by e-mail at pcraig@newsreview.info.</i>
Despite rumors that a long-discussed plan for such a venture at the former Douglas County Farmer's Co-Op and Surplus Center was on hold, Shammel said that is not the case.
“It’s at a fairly advanced stage of planning,” he said.
That includes restaurant staff surveying the sites, which are now in tribal trust, to determine how many kitchens are needed, as well as supplies and equipment.
The buildings have also been steam cleaned and more “gutting” work is scheduled, along with asbestos removal.
Even so, Shammel did say progress probably should be further along.
Costs are still being determined while preparation work is handled. Until those costs are established, Shammel said, no timeline for construction is set.
There are tentative plans to deconstruct the grain tower behind the former co-op this winter or in early spring, Shammel said.
Shammel said he understands that people have wondered if the project has been abandoned, but said “we’re moving ahead.”
<b>THOSE TRUCKS:</b> There is some heavy machinery parked at the former site of The Holiday Motel on Oak Avenue in downtown Roseburg, which is also owned by the tribe. It isn’t new construction on that now vacant lot, however.
Wayne Shammel said the trucks and equipment are just parking there while they work on another project. The former motel site, Shammel said, will likely end up as a conference center parking lot one day.
<b>BALANCING YOGA:</b> A new Roseburg yoga center has various classes to fit the various needs of different people.
Body Balance Yoga and Therapeutic Exercise Center has opened at 612 S.E. Jackson St., No. 1, inside the Umpqua Hotel mall at Oak Avenue.
There are several experienced instructors offering classes including beginning T’ai chi and different styles of yoga.
There are classes Monday through Saturday and a schedule is on Body Balance’s Web site, www.bodbal.com.
For its grand opening, the center is offering 50 percent off of one drop-in visit until the end of the year, along with discounts on two-month and one-year enrollments.
Alli Spooner is Body Balance’s director.
Information: 672-5889.
<b>GOIN’ POSTAL IN M.C.:</b> A South Umpqua High School graduate has started a new packing and shipping store in Myrtle Creek.
Matt Boyd, a 1982 grad, opened Goin’ Postal at the Valley View Plaza, 865 South Main Street. Boyd has previously worked on spacecraft support with NASA.
Boyd is joined in the venture by wife Paula and son Marcus, 5.
“I chose a Goin’ Postal franchise to put in Myrtle Creek because I think it is a much-needed service,” he said in a release. “It complements the efforts of the local post office.”
Goin’ Postal offers shipping through every major carrier, as well as United States Postal Service services and stamps. Boyd is also offering eBay services, including assistance selling items online.
It is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Information: 863-4446.
<b>ALL TALK:</b> I could tell you my thoughts about health care, the timber industry and the 2007 legislative session.
I could do that, but it’s probably better if you get it from John Kitzhaber, Steve Swanson and Susan Morgan at Thursday’s Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business Outlook Forum. It is at 8 a.m. at Umpqua Community College’s Whipple Fine Arts Center.
Ticket information: 672-2648, ext. 30.
<i>• Got tips? You can reach reporter Paul Craig at 957-4211 or by e-mail at pcraig@newsreview.info.</i>
