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Page 2 August 2025 Free Papers can be found, upon availability, in all of the following town’s and these fine establishments Locations for Pick up Points August, 2025 Vol 3, Issue #8 The Oregon News Herald News- paper, published once a month in Drain Oregon, is owned, operated, published and printed in the State of Oregon. It is our mission to bring the news and information that our readers find per- tinent, useful and with some insight to our common values and sensibilities. The Oregon News Herald is formerly the North Douglas Herald. 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Kwik Pik Market #2, 925 E Gibbs Ave. Daves Corner Market, 633 N 9th St. Safeway, 1500 E Main St The Book Mine, 702 E Main St. Dari Mart, 1200 E Main St. Cottage Market, 603 OR HWY-99 Medication Station, 1041 N Pacific HWY-99 American Market, 911 E Main St Eugene Dairy-Mart,1495 River Rd #2 Dairy-Mart, 2735 River Rd Dairy-Mart, 3620 River Rd Dairy-Mart, 2920 W 11th Ave Dairy-Mart, 4099 W 11th Ave 7-11 Store, 3762 W 11th Ave 7-11 Store, 1107 S Bertelsen Rd 7-11 Store, 895 River Rd 7-11 Store, 3821 River Rd 7-11 Store, 190 Hwy 99 7-11 Store, 701 Polk St 7-11 Store, 590 E Broadway 7-11 Store, 445 Coburg Rd, Albertson Grocery, 311 Coburg Rd Market of Choice, 1960 Franklin Blvd Classic Smoke Shop, 733 State Hwy 99 N The Embers Lounge, 1811 Hwy 99 N Springfield Dari-Mart, 1950 Mohawk Blvd #48 Dari-Mart, 220 W B St Dari-Mart, 1875 Main St Dari-Mart, 1554 M St Fins, 4090 Main St Dari-Mart, 6898 Main St #17 Albertson Grocery, 5755 Main St 7-11, 5808 Main St 7-11, 1396 Main St Heartless & Hopeless Tattoo, 329 Main St Winchester Bay Beck’s Winchester Bay Market, 245 8th St. Pelican Market, 75298 Pacific Coast HWY US-101 Oakland Bart’s Oakland Market, 204 SE 1st St Tyee Landing, 11424 Oregon HWY 138 Oakland Tavern, 104 Locust St Sutherlin Kwik Pik Market & Deli, 551 W Central Ave. Smitty’s Food Mart & Deli, 1367W Central Ave. Center Market, 1230 W Central Ave. Center Smoke s, 1230 W Central Ave. Shop Smart Grocery, 811 E Central Center Market #42, 206 E Central Ave. S-Mart, 333 E Central Ave. Central Food Mart, 1021 E Central Ave. Chevron/S-Mart, 1484 W Central Ave. Roseburg News & Smokes, 457 NW Garden Valley Blvd Ridgeway Market, 1800 NW Garden Valley Blvd Safeway, 1539 NE Stephens St Roseburg Tobacco & Food Mart, 2050 NE Stephens St 1 Am Market, 1931 NE Stephens St Lil’ Pantry, 2611 NW Edenbower Blvd Buy 2 Arco, 2530 NE Stephens St Mini Pet Mart, 333 NE Garden Valley Blvd Mini Pet Mart, 2820 NE Stephens St Albany 7-11, 333 34Th Ave SE AM PM, 33200 OR-34 Dari-Mart, 1005 Queen Ave SW 7-11, 6190 Pacific Blvd SW Government Know your local Representatives! Drain Juneor: Erin Sparhawk Council Position #1: Melanie Lymath Council Position #2: Ben Simons Council Position #4: Katie Decker Council Position #6: Aaron Lymath City Administrator: Jeni Stevens City Council Meeting: 8/11/25 - 6pm Yoncalla Juneor: Kathleen Wertz Councilors: Amy Grabinski Open Seat Harold Gilpin Bryce Wertz City Administrator: Jennifer Bragg Council Meeting: 8/11/25 - 6pm Elkton Juneor: Daniel Burke Council President: Joan Smith Council Members: Kim Moore Dan Shepherd Sandra Galli Public Works Supervisor: Gary Trout Council Meeting: 8/14/25 - 8:30am Oakland Juneor: Bette Keehley Counselor: Jan Wier Counselor: Kent Rochester Counselor: Sky Ironplow Counselor: Betty Tamm Council Meeting: 8/11/25 - 7pm Sutherlin Juneor : Michelle Sumner Council President Debbie Hamilton Councilor Lisa Woods Councilor Larry Whitaker Councilor Adam Sarnoski Councilor Shawn Smalley Councilor Gary Dagel City Manager Jerry Gillham Council Meeting: 8/11/25 - 7:15pm Reedsport Juneor : Linda McCollum Council Position #1: Rob Wright Council Position #2: Clifton Jackson Jr Council Position #4: Sandra Rose Donnelly Council Position #6: Allen Teitzel Council Position #6: Rich Patten Council Position #8: Debby Turner Council Meeting: 8/25/25 - 7pm Cottage Grove Juneor: Candace Solesbee Councilor Ward 1: Christine Hyink Councilor Ward 2: Randell Lammerman Councilor Ward 3: Dana Merryday Councilor Ward 4: Greg Ervin Councilor: Jim Settelmeyer Councilor: Darrel Wilson Council Meeting;: 8/11/25 , 8/25/25 - 7pm County State & Federal Douglas County Commisioners: Tom Kress(Chair) Tim Freeman Chris Boice Jennifer Miller Lane County Commissioners: Dist 1: Ray Ceniga Dist 2: David Lovall Dist 3: Laurie Trieger Dist 4: Pat Farr Dist 5: Heather Buch Oregon House Representative: District 02: Virgle Osborne Oregon State Senator: District 1: David Brock Smith U.S. Senate Oregon: Jeff Merkley Ron Wyden U.S House of Representatives: District 4: Val Hoyle Secretary of State: Tobias Read Attorney General: Dan Rayfield Governor: Tina Kotek Vice-President: JD Vance President: Donald Trump It is important to know your representation in your State, Districts and Municipalities. RE- MEMBER it is vital to your freedoms to vote.If you would like to have your own towns municipal officers listed please send title & names only to citydesk@ndherald.com Oregon News Herald Editorial By Rusty Savage Well, I usually have a lot to say but this issue is a little lighter than I would have liked. Sometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn’t. Actually the magic always works, it’s just not always evident. One little milestone though. This is the 2 year anniversary of this little venture. No fanfare, just another printed newspaper for you to hold in your hands. Bon Appetit... Drain Yard Sale Continued from Front Page Drain on HWYs 38 and 99, she made sure that the large signs were prominent for a couple of months prior to the event. Mailing flyers and registration forms was combined with posting flyers from Roseburg to Eugene/Springfield and every town in between and on the Coast from Coos Bay to Florence. The Chamber coordinated with local residents and other venders to document locations of individual yardsales on maps that were available all over town on the day of the sale. All together there were 285 physical maps handed out and an online map with GPS locating for each sale site that was accessed 213 times. Another 607 folks accessed the several facebook links to the site maps. The Mildred Whipple Library counted 325 people just in the lobby, probably a third of the total visitors the Civic Center grounds and Pavillion. Estimates for total attendance are between 1500 and 1800 visitors and the total economic impact for one day was upwards of $10,000. Quite a haul for a sleepy little town of around 1000 folks. The Drain Chamber is already gearing up to make 2026 even bigger and better so mark your calendars for August 8th of 2026. Red Cross Advises Extreme Heat Caution Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1. Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. 2. Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places. If your home is too hot, go to a mall, library or cooling center. 3. Stay connected by checking on others and asking for help if you need it. Make sure pets have access to fresh water and shade. “Knowing what to do to protect yourself and loved ones from extreme heat can save lives,” said Priscilla Fuentes, Chief Executive Officer of the Cascades Region. “We’re asking everyone to check on friends and neighbors, especially older adults, people with chronic conditions, outdoor workers and athletes. You could make all the difference by sending a text, making a call or knocking on their door.” WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Remind everyone to drink water, even if they don’t feel thirsty. Aim for a cup of water every hour and encourage people to avoid sugary, caffeinated or alcoholic drinks. Babies should be breast-fed or bottle-fed often. Fewer wet diapers or darker urine can be signs of dehydration. Encourage athletes and outdoor workers to take breaks in the shade. They should drink a cup of water — or a sports drink — every 20 minutes. Help those without air conditioning find a safe place to go like a mall, library or cooling center. They can also take cool showers or baths to help cool off. Remind people to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothes in light colors. Never leave a child or pet alone inside a parked car, and make sure pets have access to fresh water and shade. HEAT ILLNESS SIGNS Anyone can become ill during extreme heat if their body can’t cool down properly. It’s critical to act fast as some types of heat illness can be deadly. Heat cramps are signaled by heavy sweating and muscle pain. Take action by stopping what you’re doing, resting in a cool place and drinking a cup of water — or a sports drink — every 20 minutes. If you feel sick to your stomach, pause drinking. Get medical help if cramps last more than two hours or you have heart problems. Heat exhaustion is signaled by heavy sweating, weakness, cool and clammy skin, muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting, nausea or vomiting. Take action by stopping what you’re doing, resting in a cool place and drinking a cup of water — or a sports drink — every Continued on Page 5
