Winston Chamber of Commerce

Winston Chamber of Commerce History, Events, Business Since Bernice McClellan resigned as coordinator we have been very short of volunteers.

One of the things the Chamber does is support the Winston Visitor Center which showcases all the good things our community
has to offer. It appears
that she and Jim covered many of the shifts in order to keep the doors open, and if we, as a community, want to provide
information for visitors and potential new residents, we must pitch in. If everyone considered volunteering 2 hours once a
month or

every other month we could easily keep the doors open 6 days a week. We are working with Douglas High
School to encourage students to volunteer as part of their community service hours. Please consider being a volunteer
as this helps our community. If interested in volunteering contact the VIC 541-679-0118.

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Hopes of a wonderful day tomorrow!

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Winston Camber of Commerce in Winston Oregon is located at 30 NW Glenhart. The Chamber is a non-profit organization enabling its members to accomplish collectively what cannot be done individually. Our strengths lie in attracting the greatest number of businesses and individuals into the membership ...

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In 1955 a new City Charter was approved by the voters and "Coos Junction" officially became "Winston." City Council meetings continued to be held in various homes and businesses. A special "Winston, Oregon" kerosene lantern was always hung outside the building when Council meetings were being held. Mayor Bill Schell and some other fellows built the city’s first street signs from 4"x4" posts. These were installed beginning in 1955. (Note this lantern and first city street sign can be found in the Visitor Information Office in Winston City Hall.)

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In fact, Winston did not experience appreciable growth until the close of World War II, when lumber mills began to open in the area. Roseburg Lumber was started in 1947. A large number of workers recruited from Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas chose Winston, still virtually undeveloped, for their residence. Many of Winston’s few large landholders decided to subdivide their property, selling the lots to Roseburg Lumber employees. By 1948 the population had grown enough to warrant re-opening the Winston Post Office. Winston was finally beginning to grow and prosper. Soon a restaurant, store and service station were established.

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On Wednesday, October 12 Douglas High School will be
holding its first COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FAIR from
2:00pm - 3:30pm. Every high school student must give 25
hours of community service each school year in order to be
eligible for graduation.
Our hope is to have around 30 different groups and agencies
in our community represented at that fair. DHS will provide a
table for each group and of course there will be around 400
students looking for opportunities to serve.
So-spread the good news to every group you know. This is a
great opportunity for everyone to win. Interested parties
should email Steve Schenewerk at [email protected]

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Cheryl's New and Used
When the Growers’ Market needed a new home, Chamber
member Cheryl Barnett offered the use of the highly visible
parking lot in front of her attractive yellow-and–white shop
on Main Street in Winston. The Chamber salutes Cheryl for
her generosity and community spirit. Oh, and by the way,
she, too, has some fun, interesting, and useful items for
sale at great prices. Stop by and check it out.

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Photos of Winston! Video's of Winston! Old photos and New! Please add who is in the photo and where it was taken in Winston, and date. Anyone have any stories of Winston of by gone days? Events? Have a good day!

Address

30 NW Gleanhart Street
Winston, OR
97496

Telephone

+15416790118

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