FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2024
***NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE***
Observance of Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 2, 2024
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress would like to remind citizens that government offices in the Douglas County Courthouse, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Roseburg, Oregon, as well as the Douglas County Justice Building, Douglas County Courthouse Annex in Reedsport, Fairgrounds Office, Douglas County Landfill and Transfer Sites, and All External Douglas County Government Offices will be closed to the public on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Please note, a few other closures and openings for the Labor Day Holiday:
- The Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History, as well as the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open for visitors on Monday, September 2, 2024, for normal business hours.
- All Douglas County operated parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public during the Labor Day holiday. For reservation information at Douglas County operated campgrounds, please call (541) 957-7001 or go online to https://douglascountyor.gov/802/Parks.
- Even though the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, our Sheriff’s Deputies, 911 communications and DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance for our residents. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you need to reach dispatch for a non-emergency, call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (541) 440-4471.
- The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and designated department officials will continue to work on local wildfire response regardless of the holiday.
First observed 130 years ago, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first Labor Day bill to become law was passed by the State of Oregon on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York – created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.
If you're planning a family gathering, camping trip or celebration over the Labor Day Holiday weekend, we encourage you to take the necessary precautions to celebrate safely. Please check www.tripcheck.com for road and travel information, as well as the Air Quality Index https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/, the Oregon Department of Forestry Wildfire Blog https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/firestats.aspx, and the Oregon Smoke Information website at https://www.oregonsmoke.org/ for the latest updates. Your Douglas County Commissioners and everyone with Douglas County Government wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Labor Day holiday.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 | Email: tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2024
** Notice of Virtual Meeting **
Douglas County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)
Behavioral Health and Housing Subcommittee
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
(Douglas County, OR) The next meeting for the Douglas County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council’s (LPSCC) – Behavioral Health and Housing Subcommittee will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11:30 am via a virtual conference format.
In compliance with ORS 192.610 to 192.690, we will accommodate any member of the public who wishes to watch or listen to the meeting via video or by phone. For information on how you can watch or listen to this meeting, please see the agenda, or contact Koree Tate at koree.tate@douglascountyor.gov or call (541) 957-7790.
The meeting agenda is attached and can also be found at www.douglascountyor.gov.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist | Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 | Email: tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov
Program Contact: Koree Tate, Programs and Partnership Coordinator | Douglas County Juvenile Department | Phone: (541) 957-7790 | Email: koree.tate@douglascountyor.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2024
Need for Speed Continues at the Fairgrounds with Douglas County Dirtrack Racing
August 26 Features Exclusive Oregon Appearance of the Kubota High Limit Racing Series
(Douglas County, Ore.) Have we mentioned lately the treasure trove of happenings at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex? This time it is the veritable need, the need for speed! Even though summer is winding down, excitement at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex is still on turbo charge thanks to the Douglas County Dirtrack (DCDT). New to their racing line up this year is the Kubota High Limit Racing Series (HLR), dubbed locally as the “Showdown on the River” on Monday, August 26, 2024! The high-flying family friendly race will feature winged 410-class Sprint Cars that can reach speeds up to 100 mph on the 3/10-mile oval dirt track going flat out for $12,000 in cash prizes. Even if you are not a motorhead, you and your family won’t want to miss the excitement this thrilling checkered flag showdown brings to Douglas County!
Not only is this the first time the nationally renowned HLR series will roll into Oregon, but Douglas County will be the only Oregon stop for this coast to coast all-star 410 sprint racing series. The HLR 2024 series boasts 59 race dates on 36 dirt tracks in 19 states from February to October this year! The August 26 race is set to feature sprint series favorites like Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, James McFadden and more battling it out for the $12,000 paycheck. Even though this series features high-speed thrills and non-stop action with famous “high roller” drivers from across the United States, it is also open to all-comers regional and local alike.
Tickets for the high stakes race event are available at www.highlimitracing.com. Adult general admission tickets are $40, while children’s general admission (ages 6-12) are $20. Children 5 and under are free. Special reserved seating, for all ages, is $45 and comes with a FREE pit pass upgrade at the track if the ticket is purchased in advance online. Make sure you and your family head out to the track early for a special meet and greet Fan Fest Show at 4:30 pm where there will be an opportunity to get selfies, autographs and ask questions with the sprint car drivers. Tickets can be purchased online until midnight the night before the event or at the gate which opens at 4:00 pm on race day. If you are interested in camping, full hook up camping spots are sold out, but there is still room on the grounds for dry camping, please call (541) 440-4425 for reservation information. If you are not able to attend the HRL racing event on August 26, you can still watch every lap live on FloRacing, the exclusive broadcast partner of the Kubota High Limit Racing Series.
DCDT has been managed and promoted by Roseburg Race Promotions since 2023 under the leadership of Steven Snawder, Brian Crocket, Michael Crisp and Brad McMaster, with Len Waterman as Director of Marketing and Promotions and Kyler Shaw helping with technical support. DCDT is a 3/10-mile oval dirt track located inside the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex. The track area previously held a quarter-mile, hard surface speedway track for hardtop vehicle racing under the name Douglas County Speedway (1965-2022). Prior to that it was a 3/8-mile horse racing dirt track (1944-1964). Under Roseburg Race Promotions' new management, the speedway was converted to dirt racing surface in 2023, renamed Douglas County Dirtrack, and now offers a full schedule of racing action from April to September every year.
Gentleman (and ladies) start your engines, hold onto your seats, and see you on August 26!
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 | Email: tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2024
*** MEETING NOTICE***
Noxious Weed Advisory Board Meeting
August 15, 2024
(Douglas County, Ore.) The next Douglas County Noxious Weed Advisory Board meeting will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm in Room 216 of the Douglas County Courthouse located at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Roseburg, Oregon.
In compliance with ORS 192.610 to 192.690, we will accommodate any member of the public who wishes to watch the meeting. To view the live stream or post meeting recording, please visit: https://video.ibm.com/channel/douglascountyoregon.
The meeting agenda is attached and can also be found at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/. The meeting notice has been posted on the Douglas County website.
For additional information about this meeting, please contact Tracy Pope, Douglas County Natural Resource Specialist by calling (541) 440-4348 or email at tracy.pope@douglascountyor.gov.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 Email: tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2024
Commissioners Issue Proclamations for National Coast
Guard Day and National Lighthouse Week
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress were on location in Winchester Bay, Oregon on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, for a special presentation for National Coast Guard Day and National Lighthouse Day - Week. They issued proclamations and called upon all citizens of Douglas County to honor National Coast Guard Day and National Lighthouse Day-Week in Douglas County.
Commissioners recognized the brave men and women of our U.S. Coast Guard who protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; the territorial integrity of our nation–from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made and the interests of our navigable waters including U.S. ports, inland waterways, coastlines and international waters. Commissioner Boice presented National Coast Guard Day proclamation certificates to both the U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Bend and the U.S. Coast Guard Station Umpqua River. Guests at the presentation were treated to a special ‘flyby’ from a MH-65 Short Range Coast Guard Recovery Helicopter that was on a training mission from Coast Guard Sector North Bend.
In attendance representing the U.S. Coast Guard were U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Bend Captain Jason A. Bustamante, Sector North Bend Commander. U.S. Coast Guard Station Umpqua River Officer-in-Charge Benjamin Snider, Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate and Jonathan Corcoran, Boatswain’s Mate First Class Petty Officer. Both Coast Guard locations noted that they are actively searching for new recruits to join the U.S. Coast Guard. If you are interested in learning more about a career in the U.S. Coast Guard and perhaps a tour of the facilities, contact Station Umpqua River at (541) 271-2138 or Sector North Bend at (541) 756-9220.
Commissioners also recognized National Lighthouse Day and Week. The Umpqua River Lighthouse and corresponding lighthouse grounds stand as a testament to the commitment of our community members, County Commissioners, museum employees, foundation members and volunteers, who have all worked painstakingly and passionately over the years to preserve our lighthouse and coastal history. Commissioner Kress presented National Lighthouse Day and Week proclamation certificates to the staff, volunteers and foundation members that work tirelessly to keep our Umpqua River Lighthouse, Coastal History Museum, Gift Shop & Café, Art Gallery and Whale Watching Station open and beautiful.
In attendance representing the Umpqua River Lighthouse were: Jamie Davis, Museum Director; Hunter Langley, Museum Administrative Assistant; Ethan Van Syoc, Gift Shop Assistant; Dave Carver, Operations Manager; and Terry Carver, Temporary Manager. As well as Douglas County Foundation Members: Leslie Sherman, Dale Greenley, Rod Green and Melvin Thornton. Volunteers are the backbone of our museum operations, for more information about how you can volunteer at our museums check out our website at https://umpquavalleymuseums.org/ or call the Douglas County Museum at (541) 957-7007.
“I want to extend my appreciation to the members of our U.S. Coast Guard in North Bend and Umpqua River for everything you do and for allowing us to celebrate you. The flyover was fantastic!” commented Commissioner Freeman. “Also, to the Museum Foundation, Staff and Volunteers here at the Umpqua River Lighthouse and Coastal History Museum, thank you. What an amazing facility we have here in Winchester Bay! The investments and progress we have made in the last several years at our Lighthouse, Museum and in our coastal communities has been remarkable. I look forward to many more exciting things happening over here in the future.”
The proclamations presented on Wednesday are a reminder to our residents to thank our U.S. Coast Guard men and women for their valued service to our country and our citizens, and to ask that you check out our “gem” on the coast, our Umpqua River Lighthouse, Coastal History Museum, Gift Shop & Café, Art Gallery and Whale Watching Station in Winchester Bay.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Email: tamara.howell@dougalscountyor.gov
Proclamations and Photo Collages Attached.
Photos ©K.Trenkle/Douglas County. Individual photos available upon request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2024
** Meeting Notice **
Douglas County Veterans Advisory Committee
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress are pleased to inform the public that the next Douglas County Veterans Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm in Room 216 of the Douglas County Courthouse located at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Roseburg, Oregon.
In compliance with ORS 192.610 to 192.690, we will accommodate any member of the public who wishes to view the meeting. To view the live stream or post meeting recording, please visit: https://video.ibm.com/channel/douglascountyoregon.
For additional information please contact the Douglas County Veterans Service Office by calling (541) 440-4219 or email at veterans@douglascountyor.gov. The meeting agenda is attached and can be found on the Douglas County government website at https://douglascountyor.gov/.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell | Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist | Public Information Officer | Phone: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 | Email: tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov