Beneath the Wraps

Once a year downtown parking is over flowing with cars More cars than I ever see in Myrtle Creek at any given time. Parked in streets and all around the park. People will walk two or three blocks even when it’s hot. Saturday is the day. The last Saturday in July. People come to watch crawlers, participate in sporting events and to walk around. The later it gets, the more cars and traffic. Fireworks start at 10:00. This year there were two lots reserved for the handicapped. Sunday morning is when the vendors remove their tents  followed  by a worship service.   I love this town!

I know there are millions of people who have worse heat this year than we have ever had in Oregon.   Even now, when I complain about the heat, we are not sweltering nor are having to go to the hospital due to the intense heat that many across the nation and throughout Europe are going through.   That saddens me that so many have to deal with the trauma.   I would personally have to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane or several feet of snow than to have to bear the heat that is so hot that eggs could be fried on the sidewalk. from  Fondos de Pantalla           Tri City is an unincorporated area that shares a zip with Myrtle Creek.   My personal belief for the name in addition to Myrtle Creek, Tri City somewhat borders Riddle and Canyonville.   Each of the three cities have a celebration in the summer.   Riddle’s Sawdust Jubilee is held in the last Saturday in June.   Canyonville holds...