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Level Up Frozen Yogurt will hold its 12th annual Froyo-Palooza on Friday, August 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at 1143 NE Stephens in Roseburg.

The event centers on games that give participants a chance to win discounts on frozen yogurt.

Level Up Frozen Yogurt will hold its 12th annual Froyo-Palooza on Friday, August 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at 1143 NE Stephens in Roseburg.The event centers on games that give participants a chance to win discounts on frozen yogurt.

Esther Finlay

Games and discounts on offer during the August 14 event

Level Up Frozen Yogurt will hold its 12th annual Froyo-Palooza on Friday, August 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at 1143 NE Stephens in Roseburg.

The event centers on games that give participants a chance to win discounts on frozen yogurt.

Level Up Frozen Yogurt Sets 12th Annual Froyo-Palooza

The 2026 Douglas County Fair runs Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 8 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, with four nights of headline entertainment included in the price of gate admission. Adult admission is $10 at the gate, or $8 during pre-sale, which ends July 18. A week pass costs $40, or $35 in advance. Children 12 and under enter free. Teens receive $2 off with a canned food donation. This year's theme, "Fair, Fun & Freedom," marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Organizers plan patriotic decorations and displays throughout the grounds. Gate Hours The main gate opens daily at 7 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. The carnival gate operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and exhibit buildings are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The livestock gate opens at 6 a.m. Carnival hours run noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Advance carnival ride bracelets are available for $35 through Tuesday, August 4. During the fair, ride bracelets cost $45. Headline Entertainment All headline acts are free with gate admission. Reserved concert seating and a new VIP Pit Area are on sale for $30, which does not include gate admission. The lineup is: Wednesday, August 5: Challenge of the Champions Bull Riding, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6: Country artist Aaron Lewis, 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 7: Rap artist Tone Loc, 8 p.m. Saturday, August 8: Country artist Niko Moon, 8 p.m. Junior Livestock Auction The Junior Livestock Auction takes place Friday, August 7 at 4 p.m. in the Beef Ring. Local businesses and community members bid on animals raised by 4-H and FFA youth, with proceeds supporting the exhibitors' agricultural education. Open Class entries and judging, featuring adult exhibitors in categories from livestock and photography to quilts and baked goods, begin Saturday, August 1. Free Attractions Several attractions are free with gate admission. They include Dock Dogs, Master Gardeners exhibits and demonstrations, a model railroad exhibit and BINGO. The Garden Park Stage features fire dancer Jodie Smalley, comedy stuntman Matt Barker, local bands, a senior talent show and a diaper derby. Roaming performers include Sterling the Bubblesmith, Arty the Circus Drummer and Lessa the Hula Hooper. The Rainer Amusement carnival midway offers rides, games and a Ferris wheel. Free shuttle bus service runs every 15 minutes from Roseburg High School at 400 Harvard Ave. to the main gate, and from the First Student bus lot in the Green District to the carnival gate. Buses run 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Additional discounts include free admission for seniors on Wednesday and free entry for armed forces members and first responders until 5 p.m. Thursday. More information is available at douglasfairgrounds.com. The fair has been held at the Roseburg fairgrounds since 1945, with the county's fair tradition dating to 1860 in Oakland.

The 2026 Douglas County Fair runs Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 8 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, with four nights of headline entertainment included in the price of gate admission.

Adult admission is $10 at the gate, or $8 during pre-sale, which ends July 18. A week pass costs $40, or $35 in advance. Children 12 and under enter free. Teens receive $2 off with a canned food donation.

This year's theme, "Fair, Fun & Freedom," marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Organizers plan patriotic decorations and displays throughout the grounds.

<h2>Gate Hours</h2>

The main gate opens daily at 7 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. The carnival gate operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and exhibit buildings are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The livestock gate opens at 6 a.m. Carnival hours run noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Advance carnival ride bracelets are available for $35 through Tuesday, August 4. During the fair, ride bracelets cost $45.

<h2>Headline Entertainment</h2>

All headline acts are free with gate admission. Reserved concert seating and a new VIP Pit Area are on sale for $30, which does not include gate admission. The lineup is:

<ul>
<li>Wednesday, August 5: Challenge of the Champions Bull Riding, 7:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Thursday, August 6: Country artist Aaron Lewis, 7:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Friday, August 7: Rap artist Tone Loc, 8 p.m.</li>
<li>Saturday, August 8: Country artist Niko Moon, 8 p.m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Junior Livestock Auction</h2>

The Junior Livestock Auction takes place Friday, August 7 at 4 p.m. in the Beef Ring. Local businesses and community members bid on animals raised by 4-H and FFA youth, with proceeds supporting the exhibitors' agricultural education. Open Class entries and judging, featuring adult exhibitors in categories from livestock and photography to quilts and baked goods, begin Saturday, August 1.

<h2>Free Attractions</h2>

Several attractions are free with gate admission. They include Dock Dogs, Master Gardeners exhibits and demonstrations, a model railroad exhibit and BINGO. The Garden Park Stage features fire dancer Jodie Smalley, comedy stuntman Matt Barker, local bands, a senior talent show and a diaper derby. Roaming performers include Sterling the Bubblesmith, Arty the Circus Drummer and Lessa the Hula Hooper.

The Rainer Amusement carnival midway offers rides, games and a Ferris wheel. Free shuttle bus service runs every 15 minutes from Roseburg High School at 400 Harvard Ave. to the main gate, and from the First Student bus lot in the Green District to the carnival gate. Buses run 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Additional discounts include free admission for seniors on Wednesday and free entry for armed forces members and first responders until 5 p.m. Thursday.

More information is available at douglasfairgrounds.com. The fair has been held at the Roseburg fairgrounds since 1945, with the county's fair tradition dating to 1860 in Oakland.

Steffanie Moore

Four days of headline acts, livestock auction and attractions

Douglas County Fair Returns to Roseburg August 5-8 With Free Concert Lineup

"ROSEBURG, Ore. – Aviva Health has been awarded more than $5 million through the Oregon Health Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program Catalyst Awards to expand access to healthcare across Douglas County through two transformative initiatives.

The Oregon Health Authority awarded Aviva Health $5,036,238.35 across two funded projects, making the organization one of only a handful of award recipients statewide to receive funding for multiple projects. The combined award ranks as the fifth-largest Catalyst Award allocation in Oregon and is the largest Catalyst Award investment awarded to any organization in Douglas County.

"This investment represents an extraordinary opportunity for Aviva Health and Douglas County," said Mark Tsuchiya, marketing and development director at Aviva Health. "These projects address two of the greatest challenges facing rural healthcare today: developing the workforce our communities need and ensuring providers can seamlessly share information to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. We're honored the Oregon Health Authority recognized the strength of these community-driven solutions."

The Catalyst Awards will fund two transformational initiatives designed to strengthen Douglas County's healthcare workforce and improve access to care for years to come.

The first award will support Aviva Health's Grow Your Own Dental Workforce Initiative, an effort to address Oregon's shortage of dental professionals by building a local pipeline of future providers. The project will expand clinical capacity by adding new dental operatories in Roseburg and Myrtle Creek while creating education and career pathways through partnerships with a variety of academic institutions across the state.

The initiative also will expand student clinical rotations, mentorships and preceptorships while supporting advanced certifications for dental assistants, helping more students train, live and ultimately practice in rural Oregon.

The second award will fund Aviva Health's transition to the OCHIN Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR), a platform also used by other Douglas County healthcare organizations and Federally Qualified Health Centers across the state. By improving interoperability among healthcare organizations, the collaborative will strengthen care coordination, streamline referrals, improve secure information sharing and provide clinicians with more timely access to patient information.

The project will enhance collaboration across primary care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and specialty services, creating a more connected healthcare experience for patients throughout Douglas County.

The awards were made through the Oregon Health Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program, which supports innovative, community-driven projects that improve health outcomes, expand access to care and strengthen healthcare systems in rural Oregon.

The statewide competition was exceptionally competitive. The Oregon Health Authority received 583 proposals from 353 organizations requesting more than $830 million in funding. With only $160 million available, selected projects represented less than 17% of the total funding requested.

"Our success reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to improving health in Douglas County," Tsuchiya said. "These projects will create lasting benefits by expanding educational opportunities, strengthening our local workforce and ensuring patients receive more coordinated, connected care close to home."

ABOUT AVIVA HEALTH

Founded in 1991, Aviva Health is an independent, board-governed, not-for-profit organization that cares for the people of Douglas County by providing high-quality, patient-centered, accessible and affordable medical, dental and behavioral health care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Aviva Health offers integrated services from 11 clinic sites in Roseburg, Myrtle Creek, Sutherlin, Glide and North Douglas County (Drain), including a Teen Health Center located on the campus of Roseburg High School. In partnership with CHI Mercy Medical Center, Aviva Health also serves as the family medicine practice site for the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program. The organization continues to expand its workforce development efforts, most recently starting an Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program that launched in the spring of 2025.

Aviva Health's commitment to the community and its mission to provide quality, compassionate care has earned it a variety of local, statewide, regional, and national recognition and awards."

via Aviva Health.

"ROSEBURG, Ore. – Aviva Health has been awarded more than $5 million through the Oregon Health Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program Catalyst Awards to expand access to healthcare across Douglas County through two transformative initiatives.The Oregon Health Authority awarded Aviva Health $5,036,238.35 across two funded projects, making the organization one of only a handful of award recipients statewide to receive funding for multiple projects. The combined award ranks as the fifth-largest Catalyst Award allocation in Oregon and is the largest Catalyst Award investment awarded to any organization in Douglas County."This investment represents an extraordinary opportunity for Aviva Health and Douglas County," said Mark Tsuchiya, marketing and development director at Aviva Health. "These projects address two of the greatest challenges facing rural healthcare today: developing the workforce our communities need and ensuring providers can seamlessly share information to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. We're honored the Oregon Health Authority recognized the strength of these community-driven solutions."The Catalyst Awards will fund two transformational initiatives designed to strengthen Douglas County's healthcare workforce and improve access to care for years to come.The first award will support Aviva Health's Grow Your Own Dental Workforce Initiative, an effort to address Oregon's shortage of dental professionals by building a local pipeline of future providers. The project will expand clinical capacity by adding new dental operatories in Roseburg and Myrtle Creek while creating education and career pathways through partnerships with a variety of academic institutions across the state.The initiative also will expand student clinical rotations, mentorships and preceptorships while supporting advanced certifications for dental assistants, helping more students train, live and ultimately practice in rural Oregon.The second award will fund Aviva Health's transition to the OCHIN Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR), a platform also used by other Douglas County healthcare organizations and Federally Qualified Health Centers across the state. By improving interoperability among healthcare organizations, the collaborative will strengthen care coordination, streamline referrals, improve secure information sharing and provide clinicians with more timely access to patient information.The project will enhance collaboration across primary care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and specialty services, creating a more connected healthcare experience for patients throughout Douglas County.The awards were made through the Oregon Health Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program, which supports innovative, community-driven projects that improve health outcomes, expand access to care and strengthen healthcare systems in rural Oregon.The statewide competition was exceptionally competitive. The Oregon Health Authority received 583 proposals from 353 organizations requesting more than $830 million in funding. With only $160 million available, selected projects represented less than 17% of the total funding requested."Our success reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to improving health in Douglas County," Tsuchiya said. "These projects will create lasting benefits by expanding educational opportunities, strengthening our local workforce and ensuring patients receive more coordinated, connected care close to home."ABOUT AVIVA HEALTHFounded in 1991, Aviva Health is an independent, board-governed, not-for-profit organization that cares for the people of Douglas County by providing high-quality, patient-centered, accessible and affordable medical, dental and behavioral health care, regardless of their ability to pay.Aviva Health offers integrated services from 11 clinic sites in Roseburg, Myrtle Creek, Sutherlin, Glide and North Douglas County (Drain), including a Teen Health Center located on the campus of Roseburg High School. In partnership with CHI Mercy Medical Center, Aviva Health also serves as the family medicine practice site for the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program. The organization continues to expand its workforce development efforts, most recently starting an Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program that launched in the spring of 2025.Aviva Health's commitment to the community and its mission to provide quality, compassionate care has earned it a variety of local, statewide, regional, and national recognition and awards."via Aviva Health.

Kathy Guentner

Aviva Health earns Douglas County's largest Catalyst Award

"ROSEBURG, Ore. – Aviva Health has been awarded more than $5 million through the Oregon Health Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program Catalyst Awards to expand access to healthcare across Douglas County through two transformative initiatives.

The Oregon Health Authority awarded Aviva Health $5,036,238.35 across two funded projects, making the organization one of only a handful of award recipients statewide to receive funding for multiple projects. The combined award ranks as the fifth-largest Catalyst Award allocation in Oregon and is the largest Catalyst Award investment awarded to any organization in Douglas County.

"This investment represents an extraordinary opportunity for Aviva Health and Douglas County," said Mark Tsuchiya, marketing and development director at Aviva Health. "These projects address two of the greatest challenges facing rural healthcare today: developing the workforce our communities need and ensuring providers can seamlessly share information to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. We're honored the Oregon Health Authority recognized the strength of these community-driven solutions."

The Catalyst Awards will fund two transformational initiatives designed to strengthen Douglas County's healthcare workforce and improve access to care for years to come.

The first award will support Aviva Health's Grow Your Own Dental Workforce Initiative, an effort to address Oregon's shortage of dental professionals by building a local pipeline of future providers. The project will expand clinical capacity by adding new dental operatories in Roseburg and Myrtle Creek while creating education and career pathways through partnerships with a variety of academic institutions across the state.

The initiative also will expand student clinical rotations, mentorships and preceptorships while supporting advanced certifications for dental assistants, helping more students train, live and ultimately practice in rural Oregon.

The second award will fund Aviva Health's transition to the OCHIN Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR), a platform also used by other Douglas County healthcare organizations and Federally Qualified Health Centers across the state. By improving interoperability among healthcare organizations, the collaborative will strengthen care coordination, streamline referrals, improve secure information sharing and provide clinicians with more timely access to patient information.

The project will enhance collaboration across primary care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and specialty services, creating a more connected healthcare experience for patients throughout Douglas County.

The awards were made through the Oregon Health Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program, which supports innovative, community-driven projects that improve health outcomes, expand access to care and strengthen healthcare systems in rural Oregon.

The statewide competition was exceptionally competitive. The Oregon Health Authority received 583 proposals from 353 organizations requesting more than $830 million in funding. With only $160 million available, selected projects represented less than 17% of the total funding requested.

"Our success reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to improving health in Douglas County," Tsuchiya said. "These projects will create lasting benefits by expanding educational opportunities, strengthening our local workforce and ensuring patients receive more coordinated, connected care close to home."

Founded in 1991, Aviva Health is an independent, board-governed, not-for-profit organization that cares for the people of Douglas County by providing high-quality, patient-centered, accessible and affordable medical, dental and behavioral health care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Aviva Health offers integrated services from 11 clinic sites in Roseburg, Myrtle Creek, Sutherlin, Glide and North Douglas County (Drain), including a Teen Health Center located on the campus of Roseburg High School. In partnership with CHI Mercy Medical Center, Aviva Health also serves as the family medicine practice site for the Roseburg Family Medicine Residency Program. The organization continues to expand its workforce development efforts, most recently starting an Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program that launched in the spring of 2025.

Aviva Health's commitment to the community and its mission to provide quality, compassionate care has earned it a variety of local, statewide, regional, and national recognition and awards."

Aviva Health Awarded Over $5 Million to Expand Douglas County Healthcare

A 64-year-old Roseburg man drowned while kayaking on the North Umpqua River near Winchester on Thursday, July 9, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to a reported water rescue at Amacher Park at about 12:24 p.m. that day. The Sheriff's Office identified the man as Charles Robert Jensen.

A preliminary investigation found that Jensen and a friend were kayaking from Amacher Park to Hestness Landing when Jensen's kayak overturned in the first rapid, the Sheriff's Office said. Jensen went under and briefly resurfaced before going back beneath the water.

His friend pulled him from the water onto nearby rocks and began CPR. Investigators believe Jensen was submerged for about one minute.

Fire and EMS personnel continued lifesaving efforts at the scene, but Jensen could not be revived and was pronounced dead there, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office assumed responsibility for the death investigation.

The Sheriff's Office said Jensen's name was released after next of kin were notified.

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Oregon State Police assisted at the scene. The Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Jensen's family and friends.

Via  Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A 64-year-old Roseburg man drowned while kayaking on the North Umpqua River near Winchester on Thursday, July 9, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded to a reported water rescue at Amacher Park at about 12:24 p.m. that day. The Sheriff's Office identified the man as Charles Robert Jensen.A preliminary investigation found that Jensen and a friend were kayaking from Amacher Park to Hestness Landing when Jensen's kayak overturned in the first rapid, the Sheriff's Office said. Jensen went under and briefly resurfaced before going back beneath the water.His friend pulled him from the water onto nearby rocks and began CPR. Investigators believe Jensen was submerged for about one minute.Fire and EMS personnel continued lifesaving efforts at the scene, but Jensen could not be revived and was pronounced dead there, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office assumed responsibility for the death investigation.The Sheriff's Office said Jensen's name was released after next of kin were notified.Central Douglas Fire &amp; Rescue and Oregon State Police assisted at the scene. The Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Jensen's family and friends.Via Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Charles Robert Jensen died near Winchester on July 9

A 64-year-old Roseburg man drowned while kayaking on the North Umpqua River near Winchester on Thursday, July 9, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to a reported water rescue at Amacher Park at about 12:24 p.m. that day. The Sheriff's Office identified the man as Charles Robert Jensen.

A preliminary investigation found that Jensen and a friend were kayaking from Amacher Park to Hestness Landing when Jensen's kayak overturned in the first rapid, the Sheriff's Office said. Jensen went under and briefly resurfaced before going back beneath the water.

His friend pulled him from the water onto nearby rocks and began CPR. Investigators believe Jensen was submerged for about one minute.

Fire and EMS personnel continued lifesaving efforts at the scene, but Jensen could not be revived and was pronounced dead there, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office assumed responsibility for the death investigation.

The Sheriff's Office said Jensen's name was released after next of kin were notified.

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Oregon State Police assisted at the scene. The Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Jensen's family and friends.

Roseburg Man, 64, Drowns While Kayaking on North Umpqua River

A 24-year-old Roseburg man was found dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Roberts Creek Road in the Green District, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Jarod Michael Whitlock had been reported missing before deputies located him. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., his mother reported that he had failed to report to work for two days.

During the search for Whitlock, deputies found him deceased in the 8700 block of Roberts Creek Road shortly after 8:00 p.m.

Investigators determined that Whitlock had been riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle eastbound on Roberts Creek Road after traveling from Gateway Road. Evidence at the scene indicates the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, coming to rest approximately 50 yards from the road. Whitlock was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Whitlock's family and friends.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by Central Douglas Fire and Rescue.

Via Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A 24-year-old Roseburg man was found dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Roberts Creek Road in the Green District, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.Jarod Michael Whitlock had been reported missing before deputies located him. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., his mother reported that he had failed to report to work for two days.During the search for Whitlock, deputies found him deceased in the 8700 block of Roberts Creek Road shortly after 8:00 p.m.Investigators determined that Whitlock had been riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle eastbound on Roberts Creek Road after traveling from Gateway Road. Evidence at the scene indicates the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, coming to rest approximately 50 yards from the road. Whitlock was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Whitlock's family and friends.Deputies were assisted at the scene by Central Douglas Fire and Rescue.Via Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Jarod Michael Whitlock, 24, died in motorcycle crash

A 24-year-old Roseburg man was found dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Roberts Creek Road in the Green District, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Jarod Michael Whitlock had been reported missing before deputies located him. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., his mother reported that he had failed to report to work for two days.

During the search for Whitlock, deputies found him deceased in the 8700 block of Roberts Creek Road shortly after 8:00 p.m.

Investigators determined that Whitlock had been riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle eastbound on Roberts Creek Road after traveling from Gateway Road. Evidence at the scene indicates the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, coming to rest approximately 50 yards from the road. Whitlock was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Whitlock's family and friends.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by Central Douglas Fire and Rescue.

Roseburg Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Roberts Creek Road

Cassandra (Sandy) Harter

10/17/1951 - 07/03/2026

On October 17th, 1951, a precious baby girl was born to Warren Dale and Sophie Mae Harter in Cassville, Missouri named Cassandra.

When Sandy was 3 years old, her family relocated to Reedsport, Oregon. After some time had passed, the family eventually relocated to a home in Florence, Oregon that her father Dale had built. Sandy attended high school in Florence and graduated as a Siuslaw Viking in 1970.

It was not long after graduation that she began a new venture with “Christians in Action”. After the required training and studying, Sandy was granted the title of Missionary. The next 15 years or so were dedicated to Christ, helping people in Honduras and Guatemala. She finished that portion of her missionary career in California.

In 1988 Sandy re-joined family in Roseburg, Oregon. She started a new job venture with a company called “Landscape Industries”. She began working there as a secretary and finished her 30+ year run as office manager. Rick and Jenny Quaas were the owners and were really close friends with Sandy.

Sandy also had a passion for numbers and birds. She would show up behind the art center off Harvard Avenue, in late summer and early fall to count swifts that would collect inside of a chimney. She and a select few counters known as the “Swift Sisters” would count birds and click how many went in that chimney. They sometimes got some pretty high numbers.

Another passion of Sandy’s was music. She was a member of “The Old Time Fiddlers”. She shared her rhythm guitar playing skills as well as being a membership coordinator and newsletter arranger. Her time with The Old Time Fiddlers was about 10 years.

Sandy always loved family gatherings and holiday get-togethers. She would show up with a guitar, yummy plates of food, and time for many games. She was always a huge part of our family and will be truly missed.

Sandy… You left us way too soon, but we know where you landed, please save us a spot and we will look forward to seeing you again!

Sandy’s passing is preceded by:

Her father – Warren (Dale) Harter

Her mother – Sophie (Mae) Harter

Her sister – Catherine Farley

Her niece – Glynda Tucker

Her nephew – Bob Knapp

She is survived by:

Her brother – Glen Harter and his wife Barbara

Her niece – Terry Thomas and her husband Steve

Her niece – Susan Hand and her husband John

And many great nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends!

God bless you, Sandy!



Celebration of Life

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Pacific time)

Fair Oaks Community Church

866 Fair Oaks Rd

Oakland, OR 97462

Cassandra (Sandy) Harter10/17/1951 - 07/03/2026On October 17th, 1951, a precious baby girl was born to Warren Dale and Sophie Mae Harter in Cassville, Missouri named Cassandra.When Sandy was 3 years old, her family relocated to Reedsport, Oregon. After some time had passed, the family eventually relocated to a home in Florence, Oregon that her father Dale had built. Sandy attended high school in Florence and graduated as a Siuslaw Viking in 1970.It was not long after graduation that she began a new venture with “Christians in Action”. After the required training and studying, Sandy was granted the title of Missionary. The next 15 years or so were dedicated to Christ, helping people in Honduras and Guatemala. She finished that portion of her missionary career in California.In 1988 Sandy re-joined family in Roseburg, Oregon. She started a new job venture with a company called “Landscape Industries”. She began working there as a secretary and finished her 30+ year run as office manager. Rick and Jenny Quaas were the owners and were really close friends with Sandy.Sandy also had a passion for numbers and birds. She would show up behind the art center off Harvard Avenue, in late summer and early fall to count swifts that would collect inside of a chimney. She and a select few counters known as the “Swift Sisters” would count birds and click how many went in that chimney. They sometimes got some pretty high numbers.Another passion of Sandy’s was music. She was a member of “The Old Time Fiddlers”. She shared her rhythm guitar playing skills as well as being a membership coordinator and newsletter arranger. Her time with The Old Time Fiddlers was about 10 years.Sandy always loved family gatherings and holiday get-togethers. She would show up with a guitar, yummy plates of food, and time for many games. She was always a huge part of our family and will be truly missed.Sandy… You left us way too soon, but we know where you landed, please save us a spot and we will look forward to seeing you again!Sandy’s passing is preceded by:Her father – Warren (Dale) HarterHer mother – Sophie (Mae) HarterHer sister – Catherine FarleyHer niece – Glynda TuckerHer nephew – Bob KnappShe is survived by:Her brother – Glen Harter and his wife BarbaraHer niece – Terry Thomas and her husband SteveHer niece – Susan Hand and her husband JohnAnd many great nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends!God bless you, Sandy!<h3 class="!font-semibold tracking-tight">Celebration of Life</h3>Saturday, August 1, 20261:00 - 2:00 pm (Pacific time)Fair Oaks Community Church<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="!text-blue-600 !cursor-pointer hover:!underline" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/866+Fair+Oaks+Rd+Oakland+OR+97462">866 Fair Oaks Rd</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="!text-blue-600 !cursor-pointer hover:!underline" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/866+Fair+Oaks+Rd+Oakland+OR+97462">Oakland, OR 97462</a>

On October 17th, 1951, a precious baby girl was born to Warren Dale and Sophie Mae Harter in Cassville, Missouri named Cassandra.

When Sandy was 3 years old, her family relocated to Reedsport, Oregon. After some time had passed, the family eventually relocated to a home in Florence, Oregon that her father Dale had built. Sandy attended high school in Florence and graduated as a Siuslaw Viking in 1970.

It was not long after graduation that she began a new venture with “Christians in Action”. After the required training and studying, Sandy was granted the title of Missionary. The next 15 years or so were dedicated to Christ, helping people in Honduras and Guatemala. She finished that portion of her missionary career in California.

In 1988 Sandy re-joined family in Roseburg, Oregon. She started a new job venture with a company called “Landscape Industries”. She began working there as a secretary and finished her 30+ year run as office manager. Rick and Jenny Quaas were the owners and were really close friends with Sandy.

Sandy also had a passion for numbers and birds. She would show up behind the art center off Harvard Avenue, in late summer and early fall to count swifts that would collect inside of a chimney. She and a select few counters known as the “Swift Sisters” would count birds and click how many went in that chimney. They sometimes got some pretty high numbers.

Another passion of Sandy’s was music. She was a member of “The Old Time Fiddlers”. She shared her rhythm guitar playing skills as well as being a membership coordinator and newsletter arranger. Her time with The Old Time Fiddlers was about 10 years.

Sandy always loved family gatherings and holiday get-togethers. She would show up with a guitar, yummy plates of food, and time for many games. She was always a huge part of our family and will be truly missed.

Sandy… You left us way too soon, but we know where you landed, please save us a spot and we will look forward to seeing you again!

Her brother – Glen Harter and his wife Barbara

Her niece – Terry Thomas and her husband Steve

Her niece – Susan Hand and her husband John

And many great nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends!

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