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This Week in Rogue River History

SEPT. 16, 1981

Gold Hill — Crowds once again swarmed the bridge, beach, and roads between Gold Hill and Rogue River to witness the Fifth Annual Great Raft Race. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves throughout the day and into the evening, especially the racers.

Some remarkable times were recorded in the Stock Flat Bottom and Open classes. Southern Oregon Heating of Medford took first place in the Stock Flat…