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Country fans and rodeo stands

The Coos County Fair and Rodeo begins next week BY BECKY GIGER News Editor

The Coos County Fair and Rodeo has been bringing together local agriculture, crafts, industry and business since its inception in 1912. Beginning next week Tuesday, July 23rd and running through Saturday, July 27th the fair gates will open for all ages to experience the hard work of our local community. The fair opening will commence with a ribbon cutting and 21 gun salute done by the local VFW at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd led by Grand Marshall Rhonda Altenbach. Altenbach, a Coos County Rodeo queen in 1981, has been an active fair participant for more than 50 years and has come full circle to be chosen this year to lead the fair ceremonies and Saturday’s 10 a.m. parade. The enjoyment of rides and games has always been a big draw to the fair and will be run by Rainer Amusement opening for fairgoers at noon on Wednesday, July 24th running through the end of the fair. A presale is available online for those that want to purchase unlimited ride bands at a discounted price. The fair can not be complete without the draw of the rodeo on both Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. each night. Paige Speakman, the 2024 Coos County Fair and Rodeo Queen, wants to educate, learn, and inspire during her reign this year. Jr. Princess Breanne Tolman hopes to see the community in the “Country Stands” being awesome “Rodeo Fans!” Both will be representing the rodeo’s two nights of events including a kids pig scramble in the half-time show Friday evening and barrels in the pre-rodeo show Saturday evening. Friday and Saturday night after the rodeo will draw in the local country fans for this year’s entertainment at the main stage. Country music star Neal McCoy will start off the Friday night concerts, July 26th beginning at 9pm. Neal McCoy

is known for his hits “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” and has been drawing an audience since the 1990s. His nonproﬁt work has been a focus in recent years giving much of his time to his own charity East TexasAngel Network which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life threatening diseases. His charity has raised over 12 million

dollars in funds to help more than 500 families. With half a dozen hits, country singer Randy Houser has been topping the charts with his songs “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss.” He will be drawing in the crowds Saturday, July 27th at 9 p.m. Beyond the stage Randy Houser has also graced the silver screen with a role in the 2023 Martin Scorsese’s movie “Killers of

the Flower Moon” and with an appearance in the Netﬂix February most streamed hit “The Hill” with Dennis Quaid. Tickets are available online for both shows. Everyone is invited to enjoy everything from the pie eating contest, to the animal exhibits, or even explore what is new at the fair museum near the bunny barn. Whatever you choose, it should be a good time at the Coos County Fair and Rodeo.

‘Building Community Through Music’ Industrial The Oregon Coast Music Association announces the 46th Annual Music FestivalJuly 13 to 27

BY BECKY GIGER News Editor

The community Bay Area Concert Band kicks off the Annual Music Festival as they have done every year since 1978. They performed nine carefully chosen pieces to crowds in Mingus park on Saturday, July 13th including Artie Shaw’s Concerto for Clarinet arranged by Ted Parson. Sunday, July 14th was filled with the sounds of jazz as Boathouse Jazz celebrated the community with a performance at the OIMB boathouse in Charleston. If you were not able to make it to the events of the first weekend, have no fear as this twoweek event has many opportunities to experience the local and visiting musicians. Celebrate our community and enjoy live musical and educational events at locations throughout the bay area. Festival events feature a diversity of genres performed by musicians and educators from across North America. This year, we highlight the outstanding local musicians and their contributions that have enriched our community over the years. Included in events for all ages is ‘Mipso’ at the Boathouse, their blend of folk influences and electric experimentation will be shared on Sunday, July 21 at 2pm at the OIMB Boathouse, Charleson. If orchestra is more what you are yearning for, several concerts will be available to attend beginning with Orchestra I on Tuesday, July 23 in the Marshfield High School Community” was created by Susan community that are celebrated this National Estuarine Research ReAuditorium, Coos Bay. serve with selected “Easter eggs” Chambers to illustrate the plants year including the 150th anniThe festival also continues its within the poster. versary of Coos Bay/Marshfield; long tradition of providing an origi- and animals that live within our nal and unique image to accompany estuary community. With this col- the 100th Anniversary of Oregon the programs within a theme. The orful image, Susan shouts out to the Institute of Marine Biology; and the For a full list of events visit several milestones of our human 50th anniversary of South Slough www.oregoncoastmusic.org. 2024 image “Our Estuary, Our

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ﬁre precaution levels increase The IFPL level in zones CS2, CS5, SK1, and SK2 will increase to Level 3, and CS1 will increase to Level 2 Tuesday, July 9th, at 12:01 a.m. Zone CS4 will remain at a Level 2. The Industrial Fire Precaution Levels system is designed to prevent wildfires by regulating work completed in the woods. Level 2 and 3 restrictions include: II Limited Shutdown The following may operate only between the hours of 8PM and 1PM. • Power saws except at loading sites • Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws • Cable Yarding • Blasting • Welding and cutting metal III Restricted Shutdown The following are prohibited except as indicated. • Cable Yarding- except that gravity operated logging systems employing nonPlease see PRECAUTION Page 8

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