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Coos County Fair swings in with a bang By BREEANA LAUGHLIN The World

The Coos County Fair opening ceremony went off with more than just a bang, it started with a twenty-one gun salute by the Myrtle Point VFW. It also began with a ribbon cutting ceremony performed by parade grand marshals alongside newly-crowned county and county-fair queens and princesses. Longtime Coos County fair-goer and current vice-chairman Dennis Hermann hosted the opening ceremony. His brothers later joined him to sing the national anthem. Hermann said the fair has been part of his family for as long as he can remember. “My father was a maintenance man here and a independent contractor in Myrtle Point and he got all of us kids involved with the fair back then,” Hermann said. “And my grandfather was one of the first fair vendors. So we've been with the fair for a long time.” Through every change that has occurred in the past century and more, the Coos County fair has remained. In its 110th year, the Coos County Fair is as strong as ever. In fact, the fair has been growing and becoming

better than ever, according to the vice-chairman. “It's just been building and building, and right now we have the backing of the county commissioners, volunteers and the maintenance departments that have all been incredible.” The 2022 Coos County Fair has carnival rides, games, a huge array of food selections, 4-H exhibits, concerts, rodeos, magic shows and more. The grounds have been transformed into a welcoming place for people of all-ages. Hermann said he can remember coming to the fair as a young boy, and every generation – including the “old timers” would join in the fun. “It was always a place for people to come together,” he said. And if Hermann has anything to do with it, it will be a tradition that will continue for more than a hundred years to come. “We have so much fun putting these things on. Yeah, it gets to be a headache, sure. But I never want to see this disappear,” Hermann said. “We will keep it going as long as we can.” The fair and rodeo run through July 30. For a full list of events and information, visit http:// www.cooscountyfair.com.

Photos by Breeana Laughlin

Above: Grand marshals Amber and Rod Willis are surrounded by royalty as they cut the ribbon for the 2022 Coos County Fair and Rodeo open ceremony. Left: A llama enjoys a treat at the 4-H and FFA animal exhibits on the opening day of the fair. Right: Coos County 2022 Fair and Rodeo organizers said the event is bigger and better than ever in its 110th year.

Finished Blue House a ‘gift to the city’ By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

For more than two years, anyone driving own Cape Arago has seen a historic home in the Empire District being brought back to life. Step by step, construction on what has become known as the “Blue House” was seen by the community, with few knowing what was going on inside. Well, any questions about the house have now been answered after Wayne Schrunk hosted an open house to show off the completed home. In rebuilding the home, Schrunk combined the home’s history with the newest in technology to build a home he calls “a gift to the community.” But to get there, took divine intervention - literally. “I was driving by, the house was for sale and the Lord spoke to me and said, ‘Buy this house,’” Schrunk said. So, he did, closing on the Please see BLUE HOUSE, Page A11

Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World

The Blue House on Cape Arago Highway has been updated with the newest technology while maintaining as much of its original character as possible. During construction, Wayne Schrunk kept the original wood for the floors, stairs and much of the walls.

New domes installed at Liberty Theatre Contributed photos

Liberty Theatre in North Bend has spent years upgrading its facilities, but one of the most public features was put in place Monday when two Moorish domes were placed on the roof of the theater. The domes are part of the ongoing process to repair and renovate the theater, which has offered live plays and other productions to North Bend for generations.

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