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🎶 Hey Douglas County! One of your favorite local morning guys are hitting the road — and you're invited! 🎤✈️ Join Grubes from Best Country 103 and i101 FM for the trip of a lifetime: America's ultimate music capitals — New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville! From September 27th to October 4th, we're chasing the sounds that make your heart beat louder. 🎷🎸🤠 🌶️ New Orleans – Feel the jazz pulse! Live brass bands, second-line parades, Preservation Hall vibes, and French Quarter nights that never stop moving! 🎸 Memphis – Where blues & rock 'n' roll were born! Beale Street neon, Sun Studio legends (Elvis, Johnny Cash), Graceland, and soul-stirring live tunes! 🤠 Nashville – Pure Music City magic! Lower Broadway honky-tonks, Grand Ole Opry shows, and country stars around every corner! This epic music road trip is brought to you by your hometown experts at Travel Leaders Fly Away Travel right here in Roseburg! Ready to make some unforgettable memories with fellow Douglas County music fans? Call Fly Away Travel today for details & to reserve your spot: 541-672-5701 (Or stop by: 1445 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg!) Drop a comment if you're pumped, tag your travel buddy who NEEDS to come along, and let's get this party started! ✈️🎶 #DouglasCountyAdventures #AmericasMusicCities #NewOrleans #Memphis #Nashville #MusicLoversTrip #BestCountry103 #i101FM #Grubes #FlyAwayTravel #RoseburgOR #TravelWithLocals

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🌽🚜 Tomorrow's Fresh Find Sound Off is rollin' in like a tractor at dawn! 🚜🌽 Kick off your Thursday the farm-fresh way—tune in to Moon & Grubes on Best Country 103 tomorrow for your shot at a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand at Lehne Farms, LLC right here in Roseburg! They'll spin a fun mystery farm sound (could be fresh pastries baking golden in the oven? 🍎 Juicy local apples crunching? 🥧 Pies bubbling with Umpqua Valley fruit? ☕ Espresso steaming hot? 🥚 Eggs cracking straight from the henhouse? Or maybe the low rumble of a tractor haulin' in the harvest?)—be the quickest caller to guess it right at 541-440-9103 and that gift card's headed your way! Cash in your winnings at The Farmstand and load up on all the authentic goodness straight from our family farm: vine-ripened local produce 🥕🍅🍓 like seasonal veggies, fresh corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more picked right from Lehne fields; orchard-fresh fruits; homemade pies, fresh-baked pastries, donuts & desserts 🥧; hot specialty espresso drinks & coffee ☕; creamy chocolate-dipped ice cream bars and other cool treats; gourmet deli specials (think fresh salads, rotating chef creations, tamales, tri-tip, meats & cheeses, gluten-free options, veggie delights, seasonal soups, pestos, dips, and more); local dairy; roasted nuts like hazelnuts & walnuts; fresh-pressed cider; charcuterie boxes; specialty groceries; and heaps of other Umpqua Valley farm-fresh flavor! The Farmstand at Lehne Farms is open Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm (always double-check for the latest hours and updates!) at 532 Melrose Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471. Swing by after you score that win, or anytime you crave that real down-on-the-farm vibe with local eats grown and made right here. Support your local farmers, savor the fresh, and keep it country strong! Who's ready to pick up that phone tomorrow? Drop a comment below and tell us your best guess for the sound! 👇 Come visit Lehne Farms & The Farmstand for all the farm magic. 💚 #FreshFindSoundOff #LehneFarms #TheFarmstand #BestCountry103 #RoseburgOregon #SupportLocal #UmpquaValley #FarmFresh #RoseburgEats #LocalProduce #RoseburgFarmStand

We’re always excited when we get to have food from The Breakfast Nook ! This morning’s order really hit the spot for all three of us — especially that delicious Steak Breakfast Burrito. It was so filling that we all felt like we needed a mini food coma afterward, but the show must go on! 😂 We’re so glad we could send Da’Roadie to pick it up and support our local businesses at the same time. Always a win! Every weekday morning tune in to the 7:08 Brainbuster for your chance to win a Breakfast Burrito of your choice from The Breakfast Nook and Best Country 103!

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🚜🤠 Tractor Supply Grand Opening!!! 🚜🤠 Moon & Grubes from Best Country 103 are rolling in live this Saturday, March 28th from 10AM to NOON for the Grand Opening of Tractor Supply Co.! Come on down and join the celebration with us and a whole bunch of local businesses and Douglas County 4-H Oregon! There’s gonna be: 🎟️ Awesome prizes 🐶 Special treats for your pets (bring the whole fur family!) 💰 10% OFF the entire store for ONE DAY ONLY! 🎸 And plenty of good country vibes! While you’re there, swing by the Best Country 103 booth and say hello to Moon & Grubes and Da’Roadie! We’ll have our register-to-win box for a chance to score 2 tickets to see Jason Aldean on his Songs About Us Tour at Cascades Amphitheater on July 30th with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Dee Jay Silver! Stop by, hang out, and you might even walk away with a special prize from us! See you Saturday at Tractor Supply — let’s make it a good ol’ country good time! 🇺🇸 #TractorSupplyGrandOpening #BestCountry103 #JasonAldean #MoonAndGrubes #SaturdayFun

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Tomorrow morning is Winemaker Wednesday! Tune in during the 9am hour for your chance to win! 🍷 🍷 Winemaker Wednesday hits the airwaves on Best Country 103! 🍷 This Wednesday, March 25th, at 9:15 AM, tune in to Best Country 103 and catch Moon & Grubes in the Morning chatting with Kevin Kohlman of Spire Mountain Cellars — a true family-owned gem nestled on the foothills of Tyee Mountain in the stunning Umpqua Valley near Oakland, Oregon. This is your chance to score amazing prizes straight from the vineyard: - A private Wine Tasting for FOUR at the winery - PLUS a bottle of their delicious estate wine to savor at home! Stay tuned to Best Country 103 — listen for the cue to call 541-440-9103 and you could be heading to Spire Mountain Cellars to enjoy their standout estate-grown Pinot Noir, bold Tempranillo, crisp Pinot Gris, refreshing Tricycle Rosé, or another favorite from their lineup. Grown at 1200 feet elevation with warm days and cool nights, these wines capture the unique mountain character of the Umpqua Valley. Whether you're a passionate wine enthusiast or simply love cheering on local Douglas County treasures, don't sleep on this! Crank up Best Country 103 Wednesday morning and be ready to dial in quick. Who's tuning in and crossing their fingers to win? Drop a comment below if you're ready! 🍷🍇 #SpireMountainCellars #UmpquaValleyWine #WinemakerWednesday #BestCountry103 #RoseburgOR #OaklandOR #LocalWine #DouglasCounty

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🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Sloan! 🐾 Tune in to your favorite 541Radio station and catch all the scoop on this week's Pet of the Week — sweet Sloan from New Beginnings SPCA! Brought to you by @Riverview Terrace Retirement Living . Listen for all the heartwarming details about Sloan — personality, story, what kind of home would be perfect, and how to meet this special animal who's ready for a forever family full of love, playtime, and snuggles. ❤️ Each week we highlight one lucky pet in need of that best-friend bond only you can provide. We proudly partner with these amazing local rescues to help animals find their happily ever after: - Saving Grace Humane Society - Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary - New Beginnings SPCA - Feral Cat Awareness Team - Love A Pit Rescue - Last Chance Animal Rescue 541Radio and Riverview Terrace are honored to support these amazing organizations making a real difference in our community. Listen in, fall in love, and maybe even bring home your new best friend! Who knows—your Pet of the Week could be waiting for YOU. 🐶🐱 #PetOfTheWeek #AdoptDontShop #541Radio #RiverviewTerrace #RoseburgPets #DouglasCountyRescues

Get ready for another epic Ticket To Ride Tuesday next Tuesday, March 31st, powered by our good friends at Del Rey Café in Winchester, Oregon! 🍳🤠 Picture this: the raw, soul-stirring outlaw country of Cody Jinks crashing head-on with the blistering heavy metal riffs of Five Finger Death Punch, with Eva Under Fire kicking things off in style. It's a genre-bending showdown you won't want to miss at Cascades Amphitheater on Saturday, September 12th! Tune in to Moon & Grubes in the morning on Best Country 103 during the 8am hour. Listen close for your cue to call 541-440-9103 and jump into the Country Match Game against Moon, Charles Nelson Gruber, and Hangry Betty White. Win or lose, you'll walk away hooked up with 2 tickets to see Cody Jinks rock the stage (plus the full lineup), AND a Del Rey Cafe gift certificate to fuel up with some classic diner grub—think hearty breakfasts, juicy burgers, and that cozy Winchester vibe before you hit the road! It all goes down next Tuesday—don't sleep on this one! Keep your radio dialed to Best Country 103, and let's ride! 🎸🔥🍔 #CodyJinks #TicketToRideTuesday #DelReyCafe #BestCountry103 #CascadesAmphitheater #OutlawCountryMeetsMetal

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The Breakfast Nook is back in action today! Coming up at 7:08 take on our 7:08 Brainbuster challenge for a chance at winning a free breakfast burrito of your choice from The Breakfast Nook !!!!

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Question of the day: what is an inconvenience from the past that would be unbearable today. (For example; using a rotary phone to call into a radio station)

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🌟 It's time for the 49th Annual Spring Fair at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg! 🌟 Southern Oregon's premiere craft event is back, featuring over 100 booths of fine handmade crafts from talented local and regional artisans! Discover unique treasures like: - Pottery & stained glass - Handmade clothing, upcycled fashion & tie-dye - Salves, soaps & honey - Woodwork, jewelry & totes/bags - Olives/oil, curios & home/yard decor - Beautiful art pieces - Fun face painting for the kids Plus, enjoy live entertainment all weekend long, including: - Brian QTN - Barbara Healy Band - Lizzie Cable Quartet - Jacie Sites Fiddling Champ - Jack Fallsrock and Friends - Pachanga Latin Ensemble - Buckaroo Square Dancers - Toby Bates Piano Man - Umpqua Valley Gymnastics - Sunny Sky Boys - Spring Fair Middle Eastern Dancers Dates & Times: - Friday, March 27th: 1 PM – 8 PM - Saturday, March 28th: 10 AM – 8 PM - Sunday, March 29th: 11 AM – 5 PM Come shop, eat delicious food, enjoy the music and performances, and celebrate spring with your community! Admission:Adults - $3.00. Children Ages 6-12 & Seniors - $2.50. Ages 5 & Under - FREE! A great value for a full day of fun. See you at the Fairgrounds (off I-5 Exit 123)! 🎨🎶🛍️ #SpringFair #Roseburg #DouglasCounty #HandmadeCrafts #LiveMusic

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Paranormal Action Sports opened the Calyx Pedal Project on Tuesday, inviting bikers of all ages to bounce around the Roseburg Skate Park in semi-organized fashion.

The project will continue 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Thursday at the skate park.

"I've been coming to the skate park for about 16 years," event organizer Cody Scott said. "This was my safe space away from home as well as school and that kind of thing. This was my outlet to just kind of express myself."

Scott said he previously held skatepark events and competitions titled Up In The Burg in 2018. He moved out of Roseburg briefly, then returned, and plans to kick off more projects and programs involving youth and the skate park.

He hopes to use the Calyx Pedal Project to involve both parents and children in learning how to ride bikes around the skatepark, and build confidence through structured progression for riders. The goal is to make it an inclusive, positive, family-friendly environment for individuals to grow athletically and personally.

"It's not just a drop-off program, you know," Scott said. "I want the parents and guardians to participate, whether it be standing next to them, walking with the bike or they're on the sidelines cheering them on."

Between the ages of five and 10, Scott said, is a good time to build a foundation for going to the skate park and learning how to ride safety and respectfully of others. He said building confidence is another key factor.

Meanwhile, the main goal for the children is to push them out of their comfort zone. Scott said not only is BMX riding an outdoor and active sport, it also shows children a way to have fun and push themselves.

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The Roseburg News-Review will continue profiling election candidates slated for the May 19 primary, including a combination of 13 incumbents and candidates for Douglas County's Board of Commissioners (BOC). Lorrie Wick, of Roseburg, filed Dec. 8 for BOC's Position One, held by incumbent Commissioner Tom Kress. 

After a career of leadership roles in human services and nonprofit organizations, Wick founded Lorrie Wick Consulting - Community & Workforce Solutions.

She told The News-Review her self-employment builds on her experience assisting organizations in strengthening operations, aligning resources and improving outcomes. Wick is also serving part-time with Umpqua Valley Arts as the membership and volunteer coordinator.

According to her candidate filing, Wick graduated from Fortuna Union High School in Northern California, then received an Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assisting at a business school. Next, she graduated from Cal State - Sacramento with a degree in career and technical studies, and later obtained a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University. 

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Twice a year, Oregonians gather at key spots on the Oregon coast, scanning the shoreline to catch a glimpse of a unique natural phenomenon: The migration of gray whales. This week, one of those bi-annual watch periods is underway.

This Spring Whale Watch Week, hosted by Oregon State Parks, runs from March 21–29, when gray whales make their way up Oregon's coastline on route to Alaskan waters.

According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Public Affairs Officer Michael Milstein, it's one of the longest migrations for any animal. In winter, they head south to birth and raise calves in the warm waters of Baja, Mexico. They return north in spring to feed, gathering energy to make a new generation of calves.

“Spring is a great time for whale watching because the gray whale migration can be a bit closer on their return trip north, usually within a few miles from shore. As we get later into the spring, we can sometimes see the mothers with calves in tow,” Oregon State Parks Ranger Peter McBride said.

Oregon State Parks (OSP) identified 15 viewing sites across the coastline which are staffed with volunteers to help spot the whales and answer questions. They are staffed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the week.

For viewing in Douglas County, the Umpqua River Lighthouse in Winchester Bay is listed as one of the viewing sites. Other nearby viewing points include Heceta Head Lighthouse, Shore Acres State Park and Face Rock Scenic Viewpoint.

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A couple of two-out hits for the Jesuit Crusaders proved to be the difference in a 4-1 win over the Roseburg Indians on Monday at Champion Car Wash Field. 

Ryder Listy dropped a two-out double just inside the chalk line in left field to score a pair of runs for Jesuit (2-1) in the first inning. Jake Rolling had a two-out triple in the seventh that helped push the Crusaders out to a 4-1 lead. 

"Bottom line, they had a couple of two-out hits with runners on that led to their four runs and we had the chances to have two-out hits with runners on and we didn't come through with those today," Roseburg coach Troy Thompson said. 

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The City of Roseburg and the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center officially unveiled the new $2.53 million outdoor tennis and pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5.

The project transformed public courts that were more than 50 years old into a modern facility featuring eight renovated tennis courts, 10 dedicated pickleball courts, new lighting, fencing, seating, and upgraded entry and security.

This community project was made possible through a $750,000 state grant, City funding, and over $1.25 million in community donations raised by UVTC from local individuals, businesses and foundations.

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Eleven local fire fighters from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) are among a group deployed to help with fires in North Carolina

“This is more than just a chance to help communities in need, it’s also an opportunity for our firefighters to learn, grow and gain experience working in different terrains, fuel types and fire conditions," DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said. “They bring that knowledge back with them, making the service we provide here at home even stronger and more effective.”

Pope said the deployment helps to fulfill a state-to-state mutual aid agreement. A total of 21 firefighters made the trip along with crews from Coos Forest Protective Association and other firefighters from the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). The crew arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday night and traveled to Ashville on Monday morning for an in-brief from North Carolina fire leadership.

Pope said the deployment highlights how important grant funding is to the work of DFPA. Grant support allows the agency to keep its highly qualified wildland firefighters employed during the off-season, that way their experience can be retained and DFPA can stay prepared and continue building its team year-round.

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Riders enter the arena, eyeing the scene and planning their first moves. The buzzer goes off and the herd scatters, kicking up clouds of dust. It's a frenzy of hollering and racing hooves as the team singles out their targets. In just over a minute, the buzzer sounds again and a pen is full of cattle. It was another successful sorting run.

On Saturday, this scene played out on repeat at the Douglas County Fairgrounds during the Umpqua Valley Team Penning Club's (UVTPC) 2025-26 Finals. Across the afternoon, the club's members demonstrated their ranching skills to compete for riding gear prizes.

The finals specifically focused on ranch sorting, an equestrian sport in which a team of riders must separate and pen cattle in a specific, numbered order in 90 seconds. If any cattle other than what was called enter the pen, it's game over.

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According to a request on the United States System for Award Management (SAM) website, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering rented office space in Roseburg. Portland is the only other Oregon city listed in the Request for Information (RFI). 

The RFI and its attached Statement of Work (SOW) describe the announcement as being a step below a Request for Proposal, indicating the inquiry is in the exploratory stage. The RFI invites vendors to submit requests to provide the required infrastructure in writing. 

The RFI was announced Friday, March 20, with a response date of March 31. The solicitation closes on April 15, and asks for vendors who could supply a mix of workstations and private offices, with Wi-Fi access and printing privileges. 

In Washington state, only Seattle is listed as a proposed office site, while neighboring states Idaho and Nevada have no cities listed. California, meanwhile, has nine cities list in the RFI. 

The News-Review reached out to multiple ICE administrative offices to inquire about office requirements such as size, location and security, and why Roseburg was chosen as a potential worksite. An official from ICE responded that more information would become available if and when the RFI becomes an official proposal.

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Nikki Messenger was officially named Roseburg City Manager in the summer of 2019, after serving as interim manager since the spring. Prior to that, she had worked her way through the city's Public Works Department, from engineer to director. 

Now, after seven years as city manager, Messenger is retiring. Mayor Larry Rich announced Messenger's retirement date Monday night, at a regular meeting of the Roseburg City Council. 

"She has notified me that she is ready to retire," Rich said, adding an unscheduled item to the council's agenda. "Her last work day is June 30, so we have three months before her last day arrives." 

In recent meetings, Rich touted Messenger's recent successes. He reminded the council that Roseburg's longtime goals of adding the Charter Oaks area to Roseburg's urban growth boundary and partnering on a medical college were actualized under Messenger's watch. 

Monday night, however, Rich got right down to business.

"We need to get going right away in our search for a new city manager," he told the council. 

The council then scheduled a special meeting to occur as soon as possible, to get organized on that search.

"I want to bring everyone up to speed in terms of what is involved with a city manager search," he explained.

Rich and Council President Andrea Zielinski confirmed they are the only two members who have been involved in a search for a city manager. Based on that, the council scheduled a special session for 6 p.m. Monday, March 30 to begin the process. 

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Roseburg High School sophomore Annie Wilson said she decided to compete again in solo choir when her voice lesson teacher, Stacey Atwell-Keister, pushed her to take the opportunity over the weekend at the the Oregon Music Educators Association's (OMEA) District Solo and Ensemble Contest.

"It didn't feel as stressful as I was expecting. I haven't done solo ensemble for like a couple years now," Annie said. "It just was a lot of fun. And I was really shocked when I got my score. There was one judge in there, and I sang my songs, and she just gave me tips on how to make them better."

Annie won first place in the solo alto category, subsequently qualifying for the state competition.

"I know some of the other people that were competing in my category, and I've heard their voices and seen them sing," Annie said. "They're very talented, and so I was not expecting to, I guess, beat them."

Roseburg had a strong showing at the OMEA District Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 14 at North Medford High School. Roseburg's Director of Choirs Kyle Ludwig said about a dozen students competed at the event and came back home with four first place wins and two first alternate designations.

Beside Annie's first place in the solo alto category, senior Reagan Pelke won in the mezzo-soprano category and Jarrett Brock received the first place victory in solo baritone to advance to state. Sophomore Lucy Baldwin was listed as a first alternate in the solo soprano and senior Elian Martinez was first alternate in baritone. Roseburg's 14-person pop a cappella group Vocal Fusion won first place in contemporary ensemble.

Alternates will receive an invitation to the competition if a qualifier is unable to participate.

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According to the National Park Service, over 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent were incarcerated, without due process, in internment camps across the United States between 1942 and 1945.

On Friday evening, Umpqua Valley Arts (UVA) held an opening reception for an exhibit which shines light on the experiences of some of these Americans, and their generational impact, through the art resulting from them.

The exhibit is "Art as Record: Minidoka," a collection of paintings, woodblock prints and art objects made by people interned in the the Minidoka War Relocation Center. Located in Idaho, the camp held over 13,000 Japanese Americans from Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

The exhibit is both a historical record and artistic exploration of the camp's impact on those it imprisoned. According to UVA Exhibitions Coordinator Ashley Cluver, it provides a reminder not just of the injustice that happened, but the human spirit that survived it.

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On Saturday morning, a new sign was set up in the lot at 1350 NE Stephens St. that read "TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. NOW OPEN," inviting customers to visit the new business. And visit they did.

The store celebrated its soft opening this weekend, at the Suite 50 address. By 3 p.m., the store had already served around 300 customers.

It's the first store to open in the space since the closure of Big Lots! in early 2025. Now, the once-empty storefront is filled with home decor, livestock and pet supplies, hardware, hand and power tools, workwear, lawn gear, garden equipment and more.

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CORVALLIS — The Umpqua Community College track and field athletes took part in the PNW Invite hosted by Oregon State University, held Friday and Saturday at the White Track and Field Center.

Freshman John Patterson turned in two of UCC's top performances, placing eighth in the collegiate 800 meters with a personal best time of 1:56.22 and finishing 23rd in the collegiate 1,500 in 4:04.55, a PR.

The men's 4x400 relay team of Elijah Williams, Patterson, Brian Mills and Keiron Desouza finished fourth (3:27.20). UCC's Ellison Huffman placed eighth in the women's pole vault (10-6) and Adara Griffith was fifth in the women's long jump (17-10 1/4, PR).

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Former Sutherlin City Manager Jerry Gillham has recently taken on a new role as the Yoncalla City Administrator.

Gillham said he worked for the city of Sutherlin from April of 2012 until his retirement at the end of 2025. He said he left the position in Sutherlin early to deal with multiple health issues. Gillham saw doctors at the Portland VA and Oregon Health Sciences University, who he called “great.” He credited the medical staff and God for helping him to recover so that he could work again.

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