by Christina Watson

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    The Marines Marching Band came to Reedsport last week during a concert that they chose to play on Friday and Saturday.  The Band also played an impromptu concert in Winchester Bay at the Sportsmen's Cannery. 
    This band played mostly patriotic songs along with some oldies and dixieland favorites. 
    At the concert in Winchester Bay the group allowed the guests to come and thank them for coming or congratulate them for performing a great concert.
    Community members took donations throughout the week to support the band while restaurants donated meals.  Members of the Marine Band stressed their gratitude to the Reedsport community.