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watching TV in her Main Street apartment
when she heard the noise and witnessed the
incident.
“I look outside and there was a gentleman
who had no shirt on. Very sweaty, tall, bald
head,” she said. ”And he was just bashing in
windows. Cussing really really angry. I think he
was probably on a substance.”
She said a lone officer responded to the
scene.
“This officer, who is a hero, took this guy
down,” she said. “I know they had a scuffle that
officer got punched in the face. I’m a Portland
transplant and I’ve never seen anything like
this.”
Miriam Sisson grew up in Cottage Grove
and regularly attended “The Book Mine”
where she befriended the owners. When she
heard what happened, she rushed in to help
“Looks like somebody really smashed the
plate glass window and caused quite a bit of
damage inside,“ she said. “Just the velocity of
it, there are shards of glass 20 feet in all over the
books and toys.”
She said one local business heard what
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Scammers Preying on
Community Members
Douglas County OR - On September 5th
2024 DCSO announces that scammers
are posing as officials from the Douglas
County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) in an
effort to scam community members out of
money. Deputies have once again begun
receiving reports from people contacted
by phone by individuals posing as DCSO
employees.
The scammer will tell the intended
victim they have missed some court
appearance, failed to appear for jury duty,
they owe fines or have a warrant for their
arrest and eventually demands payment.
The victim is often directed to immediately
make payment or they face consequences
including arrest. These are tactics that
are never utilized by legitimate law
enforcement agencies.
It is critically important for our
community to be aware of these tactics
and to share them with their friends and
family members, especially those who
may be vulnerable to falling victim to the
scams, such as the elderly members of
the community. However, we also wish
to remind the community not to focus too
much on specific scam tactics; scammers
often change their methods over time:
1. Scammers can easily obtain new
phone numbers and will change them
often.
2. Scammers may use “spoof” programs
to make the Caller ID show an agency’s
actual phone number.
3. Scammers may use the names of
actual DCSO employees to make the call
seem legitimate.
4. Scammers may obtain personal
information about a victim online
including their name, address, phone
number, and the names of others in the
home.
5. Scammers may initially contact
victims by mail, email, or through social
media.
Due to the technology used in the scam
– and the fact that scammers can be located
anywhere in the world – it is virtually
impossible to track the scammers or to get
money back.
“If anyone has any question about
a possible scam call, they should call
dispatch at (541) 440-4471 and ask to
speak to a deputy,” said Lieutenant Brad
O’Dell. “The most important thing is
to not send any money or agree to meet
someone to make payment.”
September 2024
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Local Entertainment & Events Calendar
SAT SEPTEMBER 14
Sunny Sky Boys at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s
Market
Always on SECOND SATURDAYS from 10:
30 am-12:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated)
1771 West Harvard, Roseburg, Or 97471
http://www.uvfarmersmarket.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaValleyFar
mersMarket
(541) 530-6200 uvfmmanager@gmail.com
The Sunny Sky Boys will be jammin’ on guitar
and mandolin from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at
the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market! Award-
winning guitarist Jerry Ashford & mandolinist
Joe Ross play a lively variety of Hillbilly Jazz,
Classic Country, Bluegrass Hoedown, and
Western Swing music. Special guests often
sit in with them on bass, fiddle, banjo and/or
vocals. Open every Saturday, year-round,
9 am -1 pm. Produce, plants, artisan crafts,
soaps, jams, hummus, kombucha, handmade
pottery, local honey, jewelry, food, baked goods,
woodworking, candles, soaps, spices, flowers,
all produced in & around Douglas County. Local
producers come together every Saturday at this
family event that promotes thinking locally and
supporting your neighbors. For band info about
The Sunny Sky Boys, call/text 541-670-9120 or
e-mail rossjoe@hotmail.com
SEPTEMBER 13 & 14
2nd. Annual Bluegrass & Butterflies music
festival in Elkton. It is a fundraising event for
Elkton Community Education Center. A non-
profit organization setup to help this Rural
Community.
Friday, 3pm - 10pm
Saturday, 12pm - 10pm
Benefactor: Elkton Community Education
Center’s Wellness Initiative
This two-day outdoor music festival held
down on the river at Fort Umpqua with dry
camping available in the upper recreation field.
The event features multiple bands, food trucks,
products from local wineries & breweries and
craft vendors with eco-friendly, handmade, and
wellness items.
The event celebrates the idea that “Music is
Medicine” and a portion of the proceeds benefits
ECEC’s Wellness Initiative to reduce high levels
of chronic illness in this Medically Underserved
area through nutrition and lifestyle classes,
support groups, public benefit application
assistance, telehealth access and preventive
health services.
Hours:
Workshops and jam sessions from 12pm to
10pm down near the Fort
Booths are open 1pm - 8pm each day Music
until 10pm
Elton Community Education Center site hours
are 9am - 5pm
Artist Lineup:
Friday: Under the Rocks Band, Buffalo
Galaxy, Fog Holler &
Slocan Ramblers
Saturday: Lost Creek Band, Muddy Souls,
Under the Rocks, Slocan
Ramblers, Buffalo Galaxy and the
Stillhouse Junkies
More info at : www.elktonbutterflies.com &
www.bluegrassandbutterflies.com
Remember “Music is Medicine”
SAT SEPTEMBER 28
OKOTBERFEST at Drain Civic Center, 205
West ‘A” Street, Drain
Drain Oktoberfest to feature “The Keynotes
Polka Band” from 2 - 4 pm.
Come prepared to dance polkas, waltzes,
schottisches and more to the oom-pah-pah music
of The Keynotes Polka Band featuring Scott Van
Atta (tuba), Rey Wanamaker (accordion) and
Joe Ross (guitar, mandolin, banjo).
Break out those lederhosen and dust off the knee
socks for the Drain Oktoberfest! You know that
when you come to Drain for a party you got to
expect the unexpected! We got the goods on
the most awesome Oktoberfest ever! Dress
up encouraged. This event is sponsored by the
Drain Chamber of Commerce, Ratman (pest
control) and the City of Drain.
Most events will be held at the Pavilion directly
behind Drain Civic Center at 205 West A Ave.
Rain or Shine!
1:00 -3:45: Pumpkin Contest. For the sake of the
children and tender souls, PG rated (or below)
pumpkins only please! 3:45 Pumpkin Judging
(pumpkins due by 3:45 for the contest). You may
bring your own pumpkin from home if carved
(or decorated) by you (synthetic pumpkins are
also allowed). Prizes!
Tractor Rides! Free! Time: 1-5, sponsored by
Ratman!
Live Music: Check out fun music at the pavilion
from 1-4. Charles Ferrill plays from 1 - 1:50 pm.
The Keynotes Polka Band performs from 2 – 4
pm.
Costume Contest: Put on your Sunday best and
let’s see who has the most outstanding costumes.
Extra points for lederhosen! Prizes! Judging
during the band break time.
Vendors 1-4 pm Free Fresh Squeezed Cider!
Trebuchet Pumpkin Hurling! $5 to hurl a
pumpkin.
The Unpetting Zoo! Check out live creepy
crawlers in the Civic Center.
INFO: Myndee Ferrill or Ame Beard (see
Facebook for contact info)
Keynotes Polka Band Info: Call/Text 541-670-
9120 or e-mail rossjoe@hotmail.com
SAT OCTOBER 12
Sunny Sky Boys at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s
Market
Always on SECOND SATURDAYS from 10:
30 am-12:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated)
1771 West Harvard, Roseburg, Or 97471
http://www.uvfarmersmarket.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaValleyFar
mersMarket
(541) 530-6200 uvfmmanager@gmail.com
The Sunny Sky Boys will be jammin’ on guitar
and mandolin from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at
the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market! Award-
winning guitarist Jerry Ashford & mandolinist
Joe Ross play a lively variety of Hillbilly Jazz,
Classic Country, Bluegrass Hoedown, and
Western Swing music. Special guests often
sit in with them on bass, fiddle, banjo and/or
vocals. Open every Saturday, year-round,
9 am -1 pm. Produce, plants, artisan crafts,
soaps, jams, hummus, kombucha, handmade
pottery, local honey, jewelry, food, baked goods,
woodworking, candles, soaps, spices, flowers,
all produced in & around Douglas County. Local
producers come together every Saturday at this
family event that promotes thinking locally and
supporting your neighbors. Umpqua Valley
Farmers Market was voted 2021’s Outstanding
Large Market by the Oregon Farmers Market
Association. That’s impressive, considering
that Oregon has 113 Farmers’ Markets in 136
locations, 5900 vendors, and 3.4 million visits!
SAT OCTOBER 26 from 1 - 3 PM
The Sunny Sky Boys at SPIRE MOUNTAIN
CELLARS
The Sunny Sky Boys will be jammin’ on
guitar and mandolin from 1 – 3 pm at SPIRE
MOUNTAIN CELLARS Winery! Award-
winning guitarist Jerry Ashford & mandolinist
Joe Ross play a lively variety of Hillbilly Jazz,
Classic Country, Bluegrass Hoedown, and
Western Swing music. Spire Mountain Cellars
is at the foothill of Tyee Mountain in Oakland at
774 Hidden Meadows Ln, Oakland, OR 97462.
INFO: 541-670-9120 or 541-580-1999
SAT NOVEMBER 9
Sunny Sky Boys at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s
Market
Always on SECOND SATURDAYS from 10:
30 am-12:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated)
1771 West Harvard, Roseburg, Or 97471
http://www.uvfarmersmarket.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaValleyFar
mersMarket
(541) 530-6200 uvfmmanager@gmail.com
The Sunny Sky Boys will be jammin’ on guitar
and mandolin from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at
the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market! Award-
winning guitarist Jerry Ashford & mandolinist
Joe Ross play a lively variety of Hillbilly Jazz,
Classic Country, Bluegrass Hoedown, and
Western Swing music. Special guests often
sit in with them on bass, fiddle, banjo and/or
vocals. Open every Saturday, year-round,
9 am -1 pm. Produce, plants, artisan crafts,
soaps, jams, hummus, kombucha, handmade
pottery, local honey, jewelry, food, baked goods,
woodworking, candles, soaps, spices, flowers,
all produced in & around Douglas County. Local
producers come together every Saturday at this
family event that promotes thinking locally and
supporting your neighbors. Umpqua Valley
Farmers Market was voted 2021’s Outstanding
Large Market by the Oregon Farmers Market
Association. That’s impressive, considering
that Oregon has 113 Farmers’ Markets in 136
locations, 5900 vendors, and 3.4 million visits!
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8 from 1 - 3 PM
Guitarist Joe Ross plays Latin and Smooth Jazz
at SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS
Guitarist Joe Ross will perform from 1 – 3 pm
at SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS during the
Winery Club’s Pick-Up Party! Spire Mountain
Cellars is at the foothill of Tyee Mountain in
Oakland at 774 Hidden Meadows Ln, Oakland,
OR 97462. INFO: 541-670-9120 or 541-580-
1999
SAT DECEMBER 14
Sunny Sky Boys at the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s
Market
Always on SECOND SATURDAYS from 10:
30 am-12:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated)
1771 West Harvard, Roseburg, Or 97471
http://www.uvfarmersmarket.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaValleyFar
mersMarket
(541) 530-6200 uvfmmanager@gmail.com
The Sunny Sky Boys will be jammin’ on guitar
and mandolin from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at
the Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market! Award-
winning guitarist Jerry Ashford & mandolinist
Joe Ross play a lively variety of Hillbilly Jazz,
Classic Country, Bluegrass Hoedown, and
Western Swing music. Special guests often
sit in with them on bass, fiddle, banjo and/or
vocals. Open every Saturday, year-round,
9 am -1 pm. Produce, plants, artisan crafts,
soaps, jams, hummus, kombucha, handmade
pottery, local honey, jewelry, food, baked goods,
woodworking, candles, soaps, spices, flowers,
all produced in & around Douglas County. Local
producers come together every Saturday at this
family event that promotes thinking locally and
supporting your neighbors. Umpqua Valley
Farmers Market was voted 2021’s Outstanding
Large Market by the Oregon Farmers Market
Association. That’s impressive, considering
that Oregon has 113 Farmers’ Markets in 136
locations, 5900 vendors, and 3.4 million visits!
Event Calendar
Karaoke September 6th 8pm
Timberwolf September 20th 8pm
RickMiller Band September 27th 8pm
Timberwolf October 25th, 8pm
Great Food Every Day
The Rose Bar & Restaurant
413 Umpqua HWY (38), Drain