Cottage Grove Community Guidebook 2021 by Cottage Grove Sentinel

Cottage Grove

Community Guidebook

2021

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Affordable Homes......................................33 Best of 2019.......................................... 26-27 Bohemia Mining Days..............................31 Business Directory.....................................40 Community Resources ................................19 Cottage Grove’s Past....... ..............................18 Cottage Grove has it All .........................5-6 Cottage Grove Speedway .........................34 Covered Bridges....................................... 15 Endless Adventure.................................... 12 Events....................................................... 24 History.......................................................14 Local Government....................................7-8 Maps.................................................... 36-38 Murals........................................................16 PeaceHealth Cottage Grove........................9 4

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Pet Resources ........................................... 30 Schools...................................................... 21 Senior Resources....................................... 35 Transportation.......................................... 35 Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center ..... 32 Wine Country.............................................17 YMCA....................................................... 20 A publication of the Cottage Grove Sentinel, P.O. Box 35, 116 N. Sixth St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424, www.cgsentinel.com, (541) 942-3325, Fax 942-3328. Extra copies of this guide are available free of charge for distribution in places of business, offices and anywhere else they might be helpful. Call the Sentinel at (541) 942-3325 to make arrangements. Cover Photo by Gary Manly Photos used through out are from Greg Lee and from the Cottage Grove Sentinel Archives. ©Contents copyright 2021 Cottage Grove Sentinel

Cottage Grove has it all! Breathtaking scenery, year-round events, rich history, the finest in outdoor recreation —Cottage Grove provides small-town living with big-city flair in the heart of timber country.

he Cottage Grove Sentinel is pleased to bring you the 2020 edition of its Community Guidebook, a handy primer on all this city has to offer. This guide features information about the community that proves useful for lifetime residents and visitors alike. Its reader-friendly listings can save time and effort while helping connect you to local

activities and events, government and education resources, local attractions and businesses and much, much more. We recommend that you keep this guide with your telephone book for easy access. You never know when you might need it.

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word from the Mayor

s Mayor of Cottage Grove, I’d like to welcome you to our wonderful city. Whether you’re relocating here or visiting we hope your experience here is a pleasant one. Cottage Grove is a hidden gem located in the Southern end of the Willamette Valley. We have two lakes that provide recreation, swimming, fishing, and camping, just a ten minute drive out Mayor, Jeff Gowing of town. You can also experience them as many do on our beautiful scenic bikeways. There are also

Year-round events No matter the date on the calendar, Cottage Grove features activities and gatherings for young and old. The warm summer months feature festivals, parades, car shows, concerts in the park, two grower’s markets featuring produce from local farmers and a lot more.

six covered bridges that are always popular for touring. The Southern Willamette Valley has become known for incredible wineries. These are always fun for touring the different venues they provide. Our Historic Downtown is home to unique shopping and local restaurants with fine dining, crafted beers and many with live entertainment. Take some time to visit some of our unique attractions including two museums, two golf courses, a disc golf course and twenty-seven parks, all providing a variety of activities for everyone. Welcome to Cottage Grove.

Endless adventure Nestled at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, Cottage Grove’s natural landscape features picturesque views of rivers, mountains and lakes that offer the finest in outdoor recreation opportunities. Cycling, fishing, hunting, swimming, camping and hiking are just a few of the outdoor pursuits the area has to offer.

Wholesome small-town living With a population of more than 10,000 people, Cottage Grove features the comforts of a close-knit community combined with most of the amenities of a much larger city. Residents take advantage of proximity to larger population centers while soaking up small-town flavor.

An eye for history Cottage Grove is proud of its past as a major center for lumber and mining, in addition to its history as a movie hotspot, and locals with a passion for historic preservation have ensured that history will live on for years to come. 6 • Cottage Grove Community Guidebook 2021 • Cottage Grove Sentinel • (541) 942-3325

l ocal government Cottage Grove City Council Mike Fleck At Large City Councilor Phone: 541-942-7302 (home) Term Expires: 12-31-2022

Kenneth Roberts At Large City Councilor Phone: 541-942-0018 (home) Term Expires: 12-31-2024

Jon Stinnett Ward 2 City Councilor Phone: 541-731-9284 (home) Term Expires: 12-31-2024

Jeff Gowing Mayor Phone: 541-942-5501 (City Hall) Term Expires: 12-31-2022

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Candace Solesbee Ward 3 City Councilor Phone: 480-722-8660 (home) Term Expires: 12-31-2022

Greg Ervin Ward 4 City Councilor Phone: 541-942-5501 (home) Term Expires: 12-31-2024

police

Fast facts

Cottage Grove’s fi rst police department consisted of Samuel Veatch, who was elected as the fi rst town marshal in 1887.

Date of Incorporation: Feb. 11, 1887

Today, the town’s police department consists of the Police Chief, Operations Captain, Support Services Captain, Administrative Manager, (15) sworn Police Officers, (3) Reserve Police Officers, (2) community service officers, records coordinator, evidence coordinator, (5) Communication Specialists, Peer Court coordinator, Police Chaplain, and (3) volunteers.

Form of Government: Council/Manager The City Manager manages the City of Cottage Grove under the direction of the City Council Seven members, including the mayor Four Councilors represent designated wards Two Councilors and the Mayor represent the community at-large One Youth Advisory Council (YAC) member represents the organization at council meetings City Councilors, the Mayor and city departments can be contacted regarding city matters Meetings: Second and fourth Monday of each month in Council Chambers at City Hall, 400 E. Main St.

These staffers provide 24-hour/seven days a week police coverage and 911 dispatch center. The department maintains a 16-bed municipal jail and provides police services for the municipal court. Call the Cottage Grove Police Department at 541-942-9145.

fire and a mBulance South Lane County Fire & Rescue is proud to provide 24/7/365 service to the Cottage Grove area. SLCFR provides fi re protection to a 132-square mile area encompassing the cities of Creswell and Cottage Grove. The area served for EMS is over 800 square miles. The District is governed by a five member elected Board of Directors and is run by the Fire Chief who is responsible to the Board. District personnel are responsible to the Fire Chief.

staffi ng supplemented by Reserves and Student Firefighters 24/7/365. Cottage Grove (Station 201) has up to five career personnel on 24 hours a day. Staffi ng includes a Division Chief, Captain, Engineer and two Firefighters all of which are Oregon Paramedics. The Fire Chief and two Administrative also work from Station 201. The station houses an engine, ladder, heavy brush, water tender, command vehicle and two ambulances. Those located within the city limits of Cottage Grove enjoy an ISO 2 rating as of 2016. Most of the area immediately surrounding the city has an ISO 4 rating. This is a vast improvement over the previous rating of 5 in the city and 9 outside the city. The Board, staff and I appreciate the great support we get in the community and we look forward to improving service delivery whenever possible. Your SLCFR team works very hard to deliver the best possible service. Through improved partnerships with our neighboring agencies, we continue to improve the protection provided to the District. Our career, resident and reserve members are proud to serve you and will continue providing the highest quality service delivery possible. John Wooten Fire Chief

The Cottage Grove Station has career

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Government contacts City Manager’s Office Richard Meyers, City Manager 541-942-5501 City Hall, 400 Main St. citymanager@ cottagegrove.org

Fire South Lane County Fire and Rescue John Wooten, Fire Chief 541-942-4493 Fire station, 233 Harrison Ave.

Public Works & Development 541-942-3340 City Hall, 400 Main St. pwdirector@cottagegrove. org

Community Services Pete Barrell, Director 541-767-4147 700 Gibbs Ave, Community Center communityservices@ cottagegrove.org

Finance Roberta Likens, Finance Director 541-942-3346 City Hall, 400 Main St. finance@cottagegrove.org Police Scott Shepherd, Police Chief 541-942-9145 City Hall, 400 Main St. scotts@cgpolice.org

Library Natasha Chitow, Librarian 541-942-3828 Library, 700 Gibbs Ave. library@cottagegrove.org Community Center 541-942-1185 Teresa Cowan, Community Coordinator Community Center, 700 Gibbs Ave. communitycoordinator@ cottagegrove.org

Municipal Court Court is held every Thursday 541-942-3346 City Hall, 400 Main St. Peer Court Peer Court is a successful youth-offender diversion program, designed to provide consequences for juvenile offenders and reduce repeat offenses. Peer Court is administered by the Cottage Grove Police Department. It’s a partnership between the city and Lane County Department of Youth Services, with a continuing working relationship with South Lane School District. Kathy Kelty, Peer Court Coordinator 541-942-9145 ext 152 City Hall, 400 Main St. kkelty@cgpolice.org Volunteer Committees: All volunteer committees can be contacted through the city manager’s office 541-942-5501.

• Planning Commission • Budget Committee • Audit Committee • Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board • Urban Forestry Citizens’ Advisory Committee Dorena Genetic Resource Center Provides forest genetic services to the National Forests and cooperators in the Pacific Northwest Region 34963 Shoreview Road, Cottage Grove 541-767-5700 www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/ dorena

Watershed. Gabe Dumm, Interim District Ranger 78405 Cedar Park Rd, Cottage Grove 541-767-5000 www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua Lane County Board of Commissioners East Lane Commissioner Heather Buch 541-682-4203 125 E. 8th St. Eugene, OR 97401 Lane County Sheriff Sheriff Byron M. Trapp 541-682-4150 125 E. 8th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401

Cottage Grove Ranger District Umpqua National Forest District includes 88,000 acres of your National Forest Land in the headwaters of the Row River and contains Cottage Grove’s Municipal

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PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center and Clinics

ocated at 1515 Village Drive, its home since 2003, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center and Clinics is a 40,000-square-foot facility that features state-of-the-art in-patient care, personalized primary care and a complete Emergency Department. Emergency Medicine: PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center’s Emergency Department is equipped to deal with emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering emergency medicine close to home. Medical Unit: The hospital’s medical unit provides inpatient care, including wound care, IV therapy and Hospice. Physical Therapy Service: The physical therapy department sees outpatients from the community as well as patients who are in the hospital. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cottage Grove built its new PeaceHealth hospital in 2003. internal medicine and pediatrics. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Call 541-767-5200 for an appointment.

Radiology: The radiology department offers Ultrasound, Low Dose CT, Digital X-ray and Digital 3D Mammography Screening. Cottage Grove Clinics: Providers at local clinics specialize in three areas: family practice,

Walk-in Clinic: Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6

Open Mon-Fri 9-6PM Saturday 9-1PM Drive-Thru or Walk-In Closed Sunday

Our Lady of Perpetual Help  1025 N. 19th St., Cottage Grove.

Sunday Mass/Misa de Domingo  Saturday/Sabado 5:30pm  Sunday/Domingo 10:30am

St. Philip Benizi  552 Holbrook Lane, Creswell

Sunday Mass/Misa de Domingo Sunday/Domingo 8:30am

Pastor: Father/Padre John Boyle (habla español)

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PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Medical Center and Clinics can be reached at 541767-5500. For a complete list of providers in Cottage Grove, visit www.peace health. org/phmg/cottage-grove.

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ne of Cottage Grove’s cultural gems is Cottage Theatre (CT), which has been engaging and enriching the community through the magic of live theatre since 1982. Now in its 39th season, CT has grown tremendously since humble beginnings under a parachute on the lawn of the Village Green Resort. CT now performs to audiences of more than 11,000 people each year in 80 public performances, drawing patrons from throughout Lane County and beyond. A member of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT), Cottage Theatre was one of just six theatres in the nation selected to produce a world premiere as part of the AACT 2018 NewPlayFest. As a volunteer-centered community theatre, one of CT’s primary goals is to provide a creative outlet for community

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Engaging and enriching the community through the magic of live theatre since 1982 members. CT actors, directors, designers, ushers and crew members are all volunteers with a passion for theatre. New volunteers of all ages are warmly welcomed and no prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun! Cottage Theatre’s 2020 season — it’s last before temporarily closing due to the pandemic — opened at the end of that January with the classic comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Joseph Kesselring’s tale of merry mayhem and murderous aunts played to capacity crowds, as is frequently the case with CT shows. Immediately following Arsenic and Old Lace, CT hosted the 19th annual Metropolitan Rhythm & Blues Revue, a fundraiser for the Cottage Grove High School Music Department. Next up was “Mamma Mia,” the seductively fun musical sensation. This show, based on a collection of ABBA’s greatest hits, was on stage for four weekends in April 2020, featuring a cast of 20 accompanied by a live band. That June, CT presented the West Coast Premiere of “Seeking Red,” a gripping new drama about truth and identity written by up-and-coming Chicago playwright Glenn B. Rust, who grew up at Cottage Theatre. Other shows set fr that season were “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and

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“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney fi lm. Cottage Theatre’s 2020 season was to conclude that December with “Elf the Musical,” based on the popular 2003 fi lm. In addition to its main season, Cottage Theatre offers summer theatre camps for youth, including SKIT Camp for ages 5–8, SPARK for ages 9–11, and a two-week-long performance camp for ages 12–14 in July. The latter camp culminates in three public performances on the CT stage. Cottage Theatre was in the midst of a big remodeling project to enhance the theatregoing experience for its patrons. The first phase of the project was completed in 2019, and included replacing the auditorium seats, which had been at the end of their useful lifespan. The bulk of the project has been delayed to 2021 (after construction costs jumped significantly) and will include reconfiguring the auditorium to add 50 extra seats, as well as making improvements to both sightlines and sound system. Cottage Theatre is located at 700 Village Drive in Cottage Grove. For more information about becoming involved, or for a current show schedule, visit www.cottagetheatre.org or call the theatre box office at 541-942-8001.

The Opal Center

he Opal Center is Cottage Grove’s downtown community arts center. It is a venue for many locally grown productions, including plays, fashion shows, skit festivals, musicals, fi lm festivals and touring musicians and artists. It partners with a variety of local organizations including Storybook Theatre, DanceAbility and The Crafty Mercantile to provide activities for individuals of all ages and

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abilities. The Opal Center seeks to provide a venue for all forms of artistic expression in Cottage Grove, including fi nding a role for anyone and everyone that wants to get on the stage! Visit the theater’s website for more information: www.opalcentercg.org or follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ opal.center.fae.

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Endless adventure A haven for lovers of the great outdoors

isitors to the historic town of Cottage Grove will find it and the surrounding area to be a gold mine of activity and exploration for all ages. There are nuggets to be found in both the town and country for those willing to search them out. The entire family will want to explore our historic downtown with its beautiful city parks, colorful murals, museums and small businesses. Recreation opportunities abound for those who are inclined to get out and explore the countryside, including a covered bridge tour and the Bohemia mining district. There are two U.S. Army Corps of Engineer reservoirs located outside of town that draw locals and visitors from around the state to their shores. Serene Cottage Grove Lake is a short five-mile drive south of town going out Sixth Street to London and Reservoir roads. The lake is three miles long and covers 1,158 acres when it’s full. Tent and RV camping are available at Pine Meadows Campground, in addition to a nearby primitive campground. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are also available at Shortridge and Wilson Creek Parks.

Dorena Lake is six miles east of Cottage Grove by way of Row River

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Road. This large lake covers 1,900 acres when full and features camping, a large boat ramp and picnic area at nearby Baker Bay Park. Schwarz Park is nearby and also offers camping. Umpqua National Forest boasts a wide selection of hiking trails, campgrounds, picnicking spots, waterfalls and places to commune with nature. The forest covers 984,602 acres of mountain woodlands and is about 15 miles east of town, beyond Dorena Lake. The Row River Trail is a popular Rails-to-Trails project that begins in Cottage Grove and winds 17 miles along the Row River, passing Dorena Lake along the way. It is a safe, scenic path that is paved for walking, biking or horseback riding. The gentle hills are possible for most stages of fitness, and the gorgeous scenery makes the effort worthwhile. Culture comes in many forms and includes performances at the Cottage Theatre’s beautiful state-of-the-art, $1 million facility that attracts and features local actors in a variety of plays. Other annual events include the rodeo and Bohemia Mining Days celebration in July, the WOE Heritage Fair in August, and the December lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree.

Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center 541-942-5533. Pool and swim program at the old Cottage Grove High School. Infant-toddler, family, lap and recreational swims, Hydro Fitness and Aqua Lions swim team. All ages and all year. Call for schedule. Eighth Street and Taylor Ave. Campgrounds In Umpqua National Forest: Cedar Creek Campground features 10 campsites, including one double campsite, all with picnic tables, fi re pits, and tent pads. It also offers vault toilets, waste water dumps and garbage service. Maximum trailer length is 18’. Fee is $8 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle per night. Hobo Camp is a fee free campground featuring 5 campsites, including one group campsite, all with picnic tables and fi re pits. It also offers a vault toilet. No garbage service is available, please pack it out. Large RV & trailer parking area. No Fee. Lund Park Campground features 10 campsites all with picnic tables and fi re pits. It also offers vault toilets and garbage service. Maximum trailer length is 18’. Fee is $8 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle per night. Mineral Camp is a fee free campground featuring 3 campsites all with picnic tables and fi re pits. It also offers a vault toilet. No garbage service is available, please pack it out. No Fee. Rujada Campground features 15 campsites, including 3 double campsites, all with picnic tables, fi re pits and tent pads. It also offers a camp host, drinking water, flush toilets, vault toilets, waste water dumps and garbage service. Maximum trailer length is 24’. Some campsites, as well as a day use area great for group events, are available for reservations at www.recreation.gov. Fee is $12 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle per night. Around Cottage Grove Lake: Campgrounds are open May through September. Reservations can be made at the National Recreation Reservation Service, 1-877-4446777 or www.recreation.gov. Pine Meadows Campground, Flush toilets, showers, drinking water, unsupervised swimming area, playground, RV sites (no utilities). $20/night, $6 extra vehicle.

Around Dorena Lake: Schwarz Park, Flush toilets, showers, playground, RV sites (no utilities). $18/night or $36 for a double site; $6 per day for extra vehicle. Group camping fee: $140 for 25 vehicles. 541-942-5631. Reservations can be made at the National Recreation Reservation Service, 1-877-444-6777 or www. recreation.gov. Baker Bay Park, Flush toilets, hot water, showers, picnicking, swimming area, boat ramp, boat rentals, RV sites (no utilities). $3 day-use parking fee, $20/night. $7/day extra vehicle 541-682-2000. Coiner Park Tennis Courts 541-942-3349. Key needed to access Main Street courts. Ages 14 to adult may apply at City Hall (Public Works) to receive your personal key. Ages 5-13 years require adult keyholder. Cottage Grove Children’s Chorus 541-942-4550.Pre-School Music & Art Class on Friday. Choral singing for ages 6-16. Joanna Newton, Director. Cottage Grove Community Center. 700 E. Gibbs. For activity programs, call 541-942-1185. Adults: Movement classes, yoga, tai chi, art and craft classes, painting, wood carving, music night and more. Therapy Pool: water aerobics classes. Cottage Grove-Eugene Sportsmens Club 541-942-2021, cottagegrovegunclub@gmail.com. Club offers a full range of Clay Target Games: Trap, Skeet, Five Stand and Sporting Clay Course, Shooting Leagues, Registered Competitionsand Youth Shooting Teams. 81078 Highway 99 N., Creswell, OR 97426. Cottage Grove Public Library 541-942-3828. Books and media for children and adults. Interlibrary loans. Public access of computers and Internet. 700 Gibbs.

concessions. Middlefield, Cottage Grove. 541-942-8730. 18-hole course, pro shop and concessions. Row River Trail 541-683-6600. 19-mile paved Bureau of Land Management trail from Cottage Grove to Culp Creek. Biking, hiking and horse riding. Trailhead facilities at Mosby Creek and Layng roads. Maps at CG Ranger Station, 78405 Cedar Park Rd. Senior Center 541-942-8751. Activities, classes and groups. Newsletter and monthly calendar of senior community events. 700 E. Gibbs. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday -Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skate Park Two-bowl skate park for skateboarding. Highway 99 S and Fourth Street. South Valley Athletics 541-942-3079. Offers K-6th grade recreation program with spring soccer and baseball; fall flag football, volleyball, soccer and basketball during the winter.1440 S. Ninth St., PO Box 1565. Special Olympics 541-942-4269. All-year sports training and compitition for youth with developmental disabilities. Bowling, track and field, basketball, bocce and swimming. Ages 8 to adult South Valley Little League 541-946-3301 PO Box 1468 Baseball & Softball Ages 4-14 Season March-June http://www.eteamz.com/southvalleylittleleague/ southvalleylittleleague@gmail.com

Golf Courses Emerald Valley, Creswell. 541-895-2174. 18-hole course, gym and restaurant. Hidden Valley, Cottage Grove. 541-942-3046. 9-hold course, banquet facilities, pro shop and

Primitive Campground, Vault toilets, running water. $12/night; $6 per extra vehicle Day use areas Lakeside Park and Wilson Creek Park, Wilson Creek has a playground and an unsupervised swim area. Restrooms, picnic tables and fi re rings. Open mid-May to September. 541-942-5631 Lakeside and Wilson Creek Boat Ramps, Fee charged Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, $3 per day/per vehicle for ramp use. Annual pass may be purchased at Pine Meadows Campground for $30. Lakeside Ramp is usable year-round and Wilson Creek Ramp is seasonal depending on water levels. Cottage Grove Community Guidebook 2021 • C Cottage G Grove S Sentinel • (541) 942-3325 •

Partners in History Bridging the past and future Cottage Grove history

he Kalapuya Indians called the southern Willamette Valley and northern Douglas County home, though their numbers quickly diminished as some left the area to avoid the white settlers who began arriving here in 1848. Disease and a move to reservations reduced local Kalapuya populations, and Sam Fern, the last fullblooded Kalapuya, passed away Sept. 4, 1919. Many early settlers traveled to Cottage Grove on the Applegate Trail, which left the Oregon Trail in Idaho, crossed Nevada and came into southern Oregon over the Cascade Mountains. Other settlers followed the northern route down the Columbia River to Oregon City and then traveled

south through the Willamette Valley to Lane County. The Donation Land Claim Act brought more Americans to seek a life in Oregon. James Chapin came to the Willamette Valley from the west, crossing the Coast Range after his ship floundered off the Oregon Coast. He settled south of Cottage Grove in 1865. A cottage owned by Greenbery C. Pearce was home to the first post office in 1855. It was located in an oak grove near Creswell — hence the name Cottage Grove. After the railroad arrived in 1872, a feud broke out between west siders and those east of the river in the town of Lemati over which side of

the river the post office would occupy. Over time, homes and businesses filled in between the two settlements and they became known as Cottage Grove. Travel by horseback and wagons gave way to the railroad until the Pacific Highway was constructed at the site of present-day River Road. Later, Highway 99 became the main north-south route on the Pacific Coast. In 1957, Interstate 5 opened on the east side of the city. Agriculture and timber have been among the town’s major industries from its earliest days, and after World War II, mills in the area expanded as a building boom drove the nation’s economy.

Mining was also a means for early residents to fill their purses. As early as 1863 gold was discovered in the Bohemia Mountains (so named for one of its early miners, James “Bohemia” Johnson). Bohemia City was founded in 1866 and mining began in earnest in the 1890s, bringing an influx of businesses into Cottage Grove. Flooding was a common problem in Cottage Grove until the 1940s, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed Cottage Grove Reservoir on the Coast Fork and Dorena Reservoir on Row River.

Museums and historical libraries

oday, a snapshot of the area’s history is displayed at the Cottage Grove Museum, located at H Street and Birch Avenue in an octagonal building that once was home to the Catholic Church. The Cottage Grove Historical Library, located at the corner of 10th and Jefferson streets, also contains much information about businesses, buildings, churches and schools that pertains to the development of the area. Residents and business people have worked to preserve the flavor of the community by preserving many historic buildings and adding murals, creating a bridge between yesterday and today. Cottage Grove Genealogical Society: Located in a room in the Cottage Grove Community Center. 541-9429570. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cottage Grove Historical Society Library: 308 S. 10th, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. 541-942-5022. Open Thursday & Friday 1-4 p.m. Free historical program every third Saturday except July at 10 a.m. open to the public at Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. www.cottagegrovehistoricalsociety.com Cottage Grove Historical Museum: Corner of H St. & Birch Ave., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. 541-942-2369. Open June 15 through Labor Day: Wednesday through Sunday 1-4 p.m. Open after Labor Day until June 15: Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

The Cottage Grove Historical Museum.

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Oregon Aviation Historical Society: 2475 Jim Wright Way, PO Box 553, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. 541-942-2567. www.oregonaviation.org (541) 942-3325

The Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon Centennial Bridge This bridge was constructed in 1987 by volunteer labor to celebrate Cottage Grove’s centennial. It rests on abutments of the old Main Street Bridge, which stood until the 1950s. Swinging Bridge Located a half-mile upstream from Centennial Bridge, Swinging Bridge was built for foot and bicycle traffic and was mostly used by children crossing the Coast Fork to get to school. Currently closed for repairs. Chambers Railroad Bridge Built in 1925 by lumberman J.H. Chambers to cross the Coast Fork of the Willamette River from his sawmill to the timberlands west of town, this is the only covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi River. Restored in 2011. Mosby Creek Bridge Constructed in 1920 and restored in 1990, this is the oldest bridge in Lane County. Its one lane remains open to traffic today.

Stewart Bridge Constructed in 1930 and restored in 1996, this structure has semi-circular portal arches, ribbon openings at the eaves, and decorative S-curve brackets. The deep water below the bridge is considered one of the best swimming holes in the county. Dorena Bridge Constructed in 1949 and restored in 1996, this bridge was built after the construction of Dorena Dam on the Row River, forming the present day lake. The Dorena Bridge once tied the roads on the north and south sides of the lake. Closed to traffic, the bridge is a popular wedding site. Currin Bridge Constructed in 1925 and restored in 1995, this bridge features white portals and red sides. Currin Bridge replaced an earlier covered bridge built in 1883 by a prominent local bridge builder, Nels Roney.

A stroll around Cottage Grove just isn’t complete without a walk over the Centennial Bridge, constructed in 1987.

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murals draw visitors 1920’s Main Street: 501 E. Main, Artist: Connie Huston, 2007

Cottage Grove Station: 911 E. Main, Artist: Jim Evangelista

Buster Keaton: 9th and Main, Artist: Howard Tharpe, 2002

Pine Trees and Historic Scenes: 820 E. Whiteaker, Artist: Jim Evangelista

Opal Whiteley: 711 E. Main, Artists: Connie Huston and Howard Tharpe, 2001

Farm Animals: N. 8th St. Alley, Artist: Art Guild

Fourth of July Parade: 119 S. 6th, Artist: Howard Tharpe, 2005

Historic Coca-Cola Mural: 8th and Main, Artist unknown Historic Coca-Cola Mural: 7th and Main, Artist unknown

Welcome to Cottage Grove: Hwy 99 S., Artist: Suzi Marquess Long, 2004

A mural of one of Cottage Grove’s popular covered bridges in All Amercia Square

Centennial Covered Bridge: 401 E. Main, Artist: Jim Evangelista

Rd., Artist: “Super Heroes”

Children at Play: 403 N. River Rd., Artist: CGHS Art Class

On The Go!: 914 N. 9th, Artist: Jim Evangelista

Underwater World: 403 N. River

Undersea Paradise: 25 Thornton Lane, Artist: Jim Evangelista

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Old Glory!: 926 E. Main, Artist: Jim Evangelista Cottage Grove Jennys: 926 E. Main, Artist: Jim Evangelista Our Lady of Guadalupe: 633 N. 9th, Artist: Jim Evangelista

Catherine Filmer Park: 600 block of Main, Artist: Art Guild Country Living: 330 Hwy 99 S., Artist: Jim Evangelista

Take time to explore the area’s vineyards and wineries a hill and includes a restaurant, wine bar and state-of-the-art winemaking facility. The restaurant features wine and food.

Saginaw Vineyard 80247 Delight Valley School Road Cottage Grove Phone: 541-942-1364 www.saginawvineyard.com Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

Silvan Ridge/Hinman Vineyard

The vineyard is located on a historic farm north of Cottage Grove. It specializes in pinot noir, pinot noir blanc and pinot gris.

27012 Briggs Hill Road, Eugene Phone: 541-345-1945 www.silvanridge.com Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. daily

Chateau Lorane 27415 Siuslaw River Road, Lorane Phone: 541-942-8028, Fax: 541-942-5830 www.chateaulorane.com Hours: June-Sept. open daily 12-5 p.m., Oct.-May open weekends, 12-5 p.m. Located 13 miles west of Cottage Grove, Chateau Lorane is owned by Linde and Sharon Kester, who planted a 30-acre vineyard in 1984. Its group of wines features pinot noir, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, as well as many special wines. Chateau Lorane

is available for weddings and other events. King Estate Winery 80854 Territorial Road, Lorane Phone: 541-942-9874 www.kingestate.com Hours: Mon-Tue 11-5, Wed-Sun 11-8 King Estate is located west of Cottage Grove near the town of Lorane. The French-chateau-style winery sits atop

Silvan Ridge/Hinman Vineyards is located northwest of Cottage Grove, off Territorial Highway. The winery was established in 1979, and in November 1993, Hinman released its Silvan Ridge brand of reserve wines featuring pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and merlot.The facilities include a dining room as well as banquet and tasting rooms. The facilities are available for weddings and other events.

Iris Vineyard 195 Palmer Ave, Cottage Grove Phone: 541-942-5993 E-mail: info@irisvineyards.com Iris Vineyard, formerly Iris Hill Winery, is a family owned vineyard and winery specializing in Oregon Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Its modern 21,000 square foot winery and tasting room was built in Cottage Grove in 2008.A tasting fee of $3 includes a free wine glass. Sweet Cheeks Winery 26961 Briggs Hill Road. Eugene, www.sweetcheekswinery.com Phone: 1-877-309-WINE (9463) or 1-541-349-WINE (9463) Open Daily, 12-6pm, Fri 12-9pm The 65-acre Estate Vineyard sits on 140 acres of prime sloping hillside. The vineyard grows Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling varietals.

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Taking steps to secure ongoing connection to Cottage Grove’s past

ottage Grove’s Historic Preservation Refinement Plan focuses on longrange management of Cottage Grove’s cultural heritage by seeking to maintain the city’s historic character. The city has seen a number of heritage projects through Heritage All-Star and Certified Local Government grants. Some such projects include providing interpretative signage about Opal Whiteley, the restoration of the Opal mural at All-America City Square, walking tour signage, brochures, enhanced collection equipment for historic items, improved lighting and collection storage in the museum, digital archiving and physical curation of newspaper collections. Grants dedicated to historic preservation, as with the renovation of the Old Club and Bank Building, have also improved the appearance of Main Street while maintaining its history.

Meanwhile, the Main Street Refinement Plan has proposed to enhance the economic vitality of downtown by creating accessible streetscapes and redesigning the commercial core of the district. As part of the plan’s goals, the City means to promote inter-organizational collaboration of heritage partners, improve its historical review process, develop a local inventory of historic resources, preserve said resources, promote tourism and provide economic incentives for building restoration. A host of strategies are scheduled to be employed over the next several years to accomplish these goals. For more information on historical preservation, visit the city’s website at www.cottagegrove.org under the City Departments and Community Development tab.

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Small-town living Organizations that care, educate and lead

ottage Grove features some of the finest education facilities and programs in Lane County, a representative government of citizens serving their community and a host of organizations that assist the town’s less fortunate.

Community resources Adult Resources Community Sharing 541-942-2176. Food boxes, LIEAP energy assistance, basic and emergency needs (utilities, housing, emergency shelter, transportation, prescription assistance), services for homeless individuals and families. Servicios en espanol. Information and referrals to other local service agencies. Open weekdays, 11am to 3:30 p.m., except holidays. 1440 Birch Ave Legal Aid Service of Lane County 541-342-6056. Free legal assistance to low-income residents with domestic violence or sexual assault issues. Call for appointment. Meals on Wheels home delivery 541-682-7804. To apply, call Senior & Disabled Services. Senior & Disabled Services 541-682-4038. Medical, food stamps, in-home assistance and facility care, for seniors and people with disabilities who are low-income and qualify medically. Outreach services to seniors for meals-on-wheels, senior companions and energy assistance. 99 S. 1st Street, Creswell Senior Meals 541-942-9261. Hot, nutritious noontime meals for seniors over age 60. At Riverview Terrace, T/W/Th. Lunch noon-2 p.m. Also

at Creswell Villa, 350 S. Second St., Creswell M/W/F. Call ahead, 541895-2338. South Lane Mental Health 541-942-3939. Services include outpatient counseling, medication management and support and socialization activities for those with severe and persistent mental illnesses. 1345 Birch Ave. Trinity Lutheran Community Kitchen 541-942-2373. Free dinners Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Families, children and singles welcome. 675 S. Seventh St. Soup Kitchen Sunday 5-6 p.m. Free and everyone welcome at CG Community Center Community Dinner Wednesday at 6 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Free, All welcome 152 S. M St; 541-942-4422 Second and third Monday, 5-6:30 p.m. First Methodist Church, 334 Washington Ave. 541-942-3033. $5 for adults, children free Employment, Job Training Goodwill Industries 120 S. Highway 99 541-942-9057 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) Cottage Grove Family Center 541-942-9186. JOBS and Workfare Programs provide employment assistance including life-skills classes, basic education and training, job search and placement. Resources for low-income working families. Help for employed clients to retain jobs. 305 Coop Court. One Stop Career Center 541-9424202. Computer center to access employment resources, including daily job listings. Job search guidance. At LCC-CG, 1275 S. River Road. Family Resources A Primary Connection 541-942-4967. A no-charge family resource center for young children and their parents, run by the South Lane School District and Parent Partnership. Includes a lending library, parenting classes and support groups and Hispanic family services. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., when school is in session at Bohemia Elementary School, Room No. 1. 721 S. R St. Adventist Community Services 820 S. 10th St Free Clothes, shoes, bedding and emergency food boxes. Does NOT pay for electricity, gas, pharmacy or other such bills. Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Clothes/Diaper closet Church of Christ, Sixth and Gibbs. 541-942-3822 Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Healthy Start 541-682-7425. Parent education and support for first-time parents. Infant and toddler play groups. Welcome Baby newborn visits. No cost. Hispanic Family Services 541942-2176. Resources, referral and advocacy for the South Lane Spanish-speaking community. Medical access, ESL classes, tax counseling, shelter, drug and alcohol recovery, immigration counseling. Holt International Children’s Services 541-687-2202 or 1-800-234-4658. Support services for birth and adoptive parents. La Leche League Contact 541-744-6055. Breastfeeding-parenting education and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families. Monthly meetings. Lending library and phone support. MOPS 541-942-6842. Parent support group for Mothers of Pre-schoolers. Ages birth to 5. Meets second and fourth Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm at Calvary Chapel, 1447 Highway 99.

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Community resources (continued) Parent Partnership 541-942-2104. Parent support groups. Infant and toddler play groups. Homeless student liaison for South Lane School District. 1310 S. Eighth St. Family Relief Nursery 541-942-4835. Program to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families under stress. Respite care in case of emergencies. Parenting support and education. 720 N. 14th St. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Food vouchers and nutrition counseling for pregnant and breast-feeding women; and for infants and children under 5 years. Second and third Thursdays. 541-682-4202 Drop-ins only. 305 Coop Court. Planned Parenthood Clinic Monday, Wednesday 10:30am-5:45pm 1450 Birch Ave, For More info: 541-767-0566

YMCA expands into Cottage Grove In fall 2019, the Eugene Family YMCA expanded its program to Cottage Grove, giving parents of students at Harrison Elementary School a highly-sought afterschool option. Rachel Jackson, associate youth development director for the YMCA, was excited to show the program off to Cottage Grove. “I like that we’re able to not just be an afterschool, but an enrichment program,” said Jackson. “[The children] are learning and building new skills, whether its personal relationships or any of the other enrichment activities that we’re offering.” In February, the program expanded again to include Bohemia, Dorena and London schools, in effect offering services to all elementary schools within the South Lane School District. The space has an enrollment capacity of 45 children. In meeting the nonproﬁt’s stated goal of “strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” children are treated to fruit snacks, games, physical activities, cooking, art projects and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities. In addition, the program offers homework assistance to students who need it. “They also learn how to work with your friends if you’re having a disagreement – problem-solving skills and social/ emotional learning,” said YMCA Youth Development Director Holly Kriz-Anderson. “We have a service-learning component as well, which happens once a month, just showing how important it is to give back to our community or to help at school or to do something nice for somebody else.”

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Education resources South Lane School District, facts and other resources District Headquarters: South Lane School District 45J3 PO Box 218 (455 Adams Ave.), Cottage Grove Superintendent: Dr. Yvonne Curtis Assistant Superintendent: Brian McCasline Special Services Director: Chad Hamilton Human Resources Director: Tracy Ollivant Director of Finance and Operations: Allison Bryson Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor: Matt Allen

Food Service Supervisor: Corina Boylen Transportation Supervisor: Theresa Bichsel Superintendents Assistant: Tonya Kerns Administrative Assistant: Margie Young

Other Resources South Lane School District Early Learning Education Center (resource center for pre-school parents). Classes, support groups, resources for South Lane families and young children. 541-942-4967.

Free or reduced-price lunch and breakfast programs: Qualification is income driven. For information, contact the district office. Contact: Corina Boylen, 541-942-3381, ext. 125.

School Board: Chair: Dustin Bengtson Co-Vice Chairs: Sherry Duerst-Higgins and Taylor Wilhour Members:, Gary Mort, Tammy Hodgkinson, Colleen Valley, Jerry Settelmeyer

English as a Second Language program (South Lane School District). Includes reading, computer time, citizenship classes and family time. Contact: Michele Hilton, 541-767-0939.

Aprovecho Research Center. Institution specializing in appropriate technology, permaculture, sustainable living research and learning. 80574 Hazleton Road, Cottage Grove. Contact: 541-942-8198.

Street address: 1375 S. River Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3391 Principal: Kevin Herington Grades 9-12 738 students

5th grade at Harrison Elementary school. 403 N. River Road, Cottage Grove 541-942-7460.

skills combined with workplace skills. College credit classes. 1275 S. River Road. 541-463-4229.

Local schools Elementary Schools London School 73288 London Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-0183 Principal: Laurie Melendy Kindergarten through 8th grade 99 students

Charter Schools and A lternative Programs

Harrison Elementary 1000 Taylor Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3389 Principal: Heidi Brown Kindergarten through 5th grade 503 students

Child’s Way Charter School 37895 Row River Road (541) 946-1821 Culp Creek, OR 97427 Principals: Mike Kerns Sixth through 12th grade 43 South Lane students

Bohemia Elementary 721 S. R St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3313 Principal: Heather Bridgens Kindergarten through 5th grade 466 students

Academy for Character Education Charter School P.O. Box 1652 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Corner of 6th and Gibbs (541) 942-9707 Contact: Starr Sahnow 94 students

Dorena School 37141 Row River Road Dorena, OR 97434 (541) 946-1506 Principal: Devin Pixton Kindergarten through 8th grade 68 students Middle and High Schools Lincoln Middle School 1565 S. Fourth St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-3316 Principal: Bill Bechen Grades 6-8, 573 students. Cottage Grove High School Mailing address: PO Box 160

Kennedy Alternative High School 79980 Delight Valley School Rd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-1962 Principal: Halie Ketcher 77 students Preschools Great Days Early Education Center Education for school readiness. Pre-school and child care for ages 2-1/2 to 5 years. Before and after kindergarten care. After-school care for kindergarten through

Head Start of Lane County Preschool classes for ages 3-4 years. Health, nutrition and parenting services. Children with special needs. Free. Eligibility based on income. Located at ELC 8th Street. 541767-3525. Little Middle School Preschool A preschool that combines basic academic skills with socialization. A partnership between South Lane School District and Great Days Early Education Center. At Latham 541-915-2818. Oak Park Christian School Pre-school through kindergarten for ages 3-5 years. 152 S. M St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-4422. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Preschool Morning class for ages 3-4 years. 1025 N. 19th, Cottage Grove. 541-942-4712. Trinity Lutheran Preschool Morning and afternoon classes for ages 3 and 4 years. 675 South Seventh Street, Cottage Grove. 541-942-2373. Lane Community College Cottage Grove Business and computer classes and labs. GED diploma: academic

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First Presbyterian Church A Hunger Action, Earth Cares, More Light, PCUSA Church, Progressive in the Reformed Tradition

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2021 Community Calendar

Year-round fun Due to the Cronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic most annual events have been reduced or postpone and may require mask to be worn and limits on the number of attendees. We encourage you to visit the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s Event Calendar at cgchamber.com for the latest updates. COTTAGE GROVE HALF MARATHON & 10K March 13th, 9 a.m. Half and 10K from Trailhead Park No Bussing due to Covid-19 in 2021 info: cottagegrovehalf.com, 541225-7946.

COTTAGE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL AND KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS CGHS graduates at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12th at Cottage Grove High School. Kennedy graduation happens June 12th at 10 a.m.

OAHS PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:00am12:00pm Oregon Aviation Historical Society 2475 Jim Wright Way Cottage Grove info: 541-767-0244

7th ANNUAL WINGS AND WHEELS June 26th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual car and plane show at Cottage Grove Airport. info: 541767-0244

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION May 28th, 11 a.m.-noon Memorial Park (corner of Main and River Rd) Hosted by the American Legion and VFW. GRAN FONDO BIKE RACE Sunday, June 5th Start times Adventure route: Small Wave Start planned 7am All others staging from 8:30am, Format TBD per COVID-19! Keep pedaling! Up to a 134-mile cycle race beginning and ending at Cottage Grove Armory in downtown Cottage Grove.

71st ANNUAL COTTAGE GROVE RODEO July 12th & 13th, Rodeo Grounds 541-767-2472 BOHEMIA MINING DAYS July 16th-17th-18th Festival celebrates Cottage Grove’s mining heritage, offers family fun. Coiner Park. Info: 541-942-5064 MINER’S BREAKFAST July 18th, 6am Info: 541-942-3773 TRI AT THE GROVE TRIATHLON July 24th, race begins at 8 a.m. Cottage Grove Lake info: www.triatthegrove.com. ROCK, ROLL & RUMBLE

CAR CRUISE July 24th The cruise begins at Cottage Grove High School at 6pm Dance 8:30-11:30 p.m., 5th and Main MAIN STREET CHILI COOK OFF Saturday, July 24th, noon-4 p.m. Main Street. Fun and friendly chili cooking competition with tasting by the public and awards for people’s choice and judges’ choice chilis. Info: JIM WRIGHT MEMORIAL STEARMAN FLY-IN Aug. 7th. Cottage Grove Airport info: 541-767-0244 WOE-HERITAGE FAIR Aug. 20th-21st Fri-Sat: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WOE Fairgrounds info:

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541-942-6150 www.woeheritagefair.com THE GREAT OREGON HOMEBUILT FESTIVAL Sept. 4th Cottage Grove Airport info: 541-767-0244 BUSTER KEATON DAY Oct. 19th TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY (Christmas in Cottage Grove) Dec. 4th 5pm All America Square

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Support Group

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Non-Profit

Community Sharing Program

Auto Repair Shop

DRINKS

Marvin Smith Auto Repair

Car Dealership

Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet 2775 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove (541) 942-4415

Car Detailer/Wash

Sud-N-Shine Automatic Car Wash

Tires

Les Schwab

Used Car Sales

Mickey’s Affordable Auto Sales

COMMUNITY Bed & Breakfast

Sweet Springs Family Farm

Early Child Learning

Great Days Early Education

Hotel/Hostel

The Village Green

Place to Volunteer

Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council

Public Space Bohemia Park

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Live Music Venue

Brunch

Musician

Burger

Axe & Fiddle Greg Biller

Museum

Oregon Aviation Historical Society & Musem

Performing Arts Group

Bar

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Bloody Mary

The Espresso Bar’n Cocktail Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant

Craft Brew

The Brewstation and Coast Fork Feed 106 S 6th St, Cottage Grove (541) 942-8770 coastforkfeed.com

Happy Hour

Axe & Fiddle Margarita El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Wine Selection

Saginaw Vineyard

ENTERTAINMENT

Golf Course

Middlefield Golf Course

Indoor Entertainment

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Burrito

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Performance Venue

Dessert

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Theatre

Family Restaurant

Public Art Display

Coffee

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Creative Chaos

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FOOD & DINING Appetizer/Small Plate

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BBQ

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Best Restaurant

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Fast Food

Urban Kitchen

Mexican

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Pizza

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Restaurant Atmosphere

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Restaurant Service

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Sandwiches

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Seafood

Credit Union

Hearing Aid Provider

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Furniture

Insurance

Shady Oaks

Dave’s Place 704 E Whiteaker Ave, Cottage Grove (541) 942-4353 davesplacesalon.com Bochetto Day Spa Shampoo Dolls

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Vegetarian/Vegan

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HOME SERVICES Carpet Cleaner

Emerald Valley Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning

Contractor

Tiffanie Williams Paynewest Ins. 1645 E Main St, Cottage Grove (541) 942-0555 paynewest.com

Mortgage Lending

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Electrician

Lindsay Laycock

Markham Electric Inc.

Handyman

Peter Dumbleton

Landscape Service

All Around Landscape Maintenance

Pest Control

Pointe Pest Control

Plumber

Joe Piscapo

Self Storage

Rick’s Cottage Grove Store-Lock

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Bank

Northwest Community Credit Union

Keller Williams- Cottage Grove office

Real Estate Agent Tailoring/Alterations Rhonda Chambers John Sotelo

SHOP LOCAL Art Supply Store

The Crafty Mercantile

Antiques

5 Flying Monkeys 501 E. Main St., Cottage Grove (541) 767-0973

Appliances

Fergasons appliances

Book

Bookmine 702 E Main St, Cottage Grove (541) 942-7414

Clothes

Homestead Furniture

Garden Nursery Gift Store

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique 119 S. 6th St. Cottage Grove (541) 942-0505

Grocery Store

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market

Home Improvement Store Cascade Home Center

Jewelry

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique 119 S. 6th St. Cottage Grove (541) 942-0505

Pet Supplies

Old Mill Farm Store 327 S. River Rd. Cottage Grove (541) 942-3042

Thrift Store

Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center

WELLNESS & BEAUTY

Jessica Aguiler

Medical Facility

PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center 1515 Village Drive, Cottage Grove (541) 767-5500

Medical Professional

Thea Petersen 1515 Village Drive, Cottage Grove (541) 767-5500

Optometrist

Advanced Eye Care Associates Dr. Mark Gotcher

Pharmacy

McCoy’s Pharmacy

Pharmacist

David Debysingh

Stylist

John Sotelo

Willy’s Barber & Style LLC

Day Spa

Dave’s Place 704 E Whiteaker Ave, Cottage Grove (541) 942-4353 davesplacesalon.com

Dentist

Birch Avenue Dental

Bookkeeper

Convenience Store

Sunshine General Store

Computer Help/Repair

Farmers Market

Health Club

South Lane Farmers

Massage Therapist

Barber Shop

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PC Garage

Manicure/Pedicure

Cottage Grove Community Acupuncture

Tori Martin

GAP Accounting

Grant’s Hearing Center

Acupuncturist

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Bank Teller

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Hair Salon

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Pet Services

umane Society of Cottage Grove is an all-volunteer non-profit tax-exempt organization. However, there is not a shelter for animals provided in the community. For more information on many animal issues, call 541-9423130 or go to www.humanesocietycg.org. Address is P.O. Box 61, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. You may contact the police department for dogs found inside Cottage Grove (541-942-9145) and Lane County Animal Services for dogs found outside city limits (541682-3645).  For dog licensing inside city limits, go to city hall. Proof of rabies vaccine is required.   Animal shelters in our area: Greenhill Humane Society 88530 Greenhill Rd., Eugene, OR 97402. 541-689-1503. Open Fri. thru Tues. - adoptions, receiving owned pets by appt. only. Also offer free spay/neuter of stray, feral, outside cats by appt. (ext. 140 when calling) www.green-hill.org

on lottery basis - arrive by 8:30 a.m. to put in name.) 2nd and 4th Sundays Jan.-Oct.; 2nd Sundays Nov.-Dec. www.proboneo.org Community Veterinary Center 470 Highway 99, Eugene, OR 97402. 541-636-3324. Must call for appt. - no walk-ins. A low cost veterinary clinic for verifiably low-income residents and their pets. www.communityvet.org

First Avenue Shelter 3970 West 1st Ave., Eugene, OR 97402. 541-844-1777. Accepts stray dogs from unincorporated Lane County and some cities with contracts. Also tame stray cats. Open Tues. thru Sat. Info: www. green-hill.org

notify KNND Radio 1400 am at 541-942-2468 and the CG Humane Society Lost & Found at 541-9422578, in addition to posting notices at local veterinary offices and on craigslist and social media.

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Wildlife Help: For wildlife help or information, Cascade Raptor is available at 541485-1320, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd. in Eugene, Willamette Wildlife Rehabilitation can be reached at 541-485-8440 and Fish and Wildlife Services at 541-726-3515.   Lost Pets: If you lose a pet, you might also

Pro-Bone-O PO Box 1823, Eugene, OR 97440. 541-607-8089. Free clinics held twice monthly for pets of people who are homeless at Community Veterinary Center, 470 Hwy. 99, Eugene. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. (Appts.

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Bohemia Mining Days: A time to celebrate Cottage Grove’s colorful and historic past

fter more than six decades, Cottage Grove’s Bohemia Mining Days Celebration remains a happy, much anticipated annual summer event that brings together families and friends for three days of fun. Since 1959, thousands of volunteers and the generous, faithful support of businesses and family foundations have come together to make the magic happen. The result is BMD has become an annual gift our community gives to itself. The origin of the festival is deeply rooted in Cottage Grove residents’ passion for preserving our early history in fun ways. Early community celebrations in the 1930’s and in 1955 resulted in a huge celebration of Oregon’s statehood centennial. The success of that event led organizers to continue an annual summertime celebration of local history. Prospector Ray Nelson is recognized by festival organizers as “The Father of BMD” for his vision of creating an event that would draw visitors off the newly-constructed Interstate 5 freeway and increase awareness among locals of their town’s unique and colorful history. The Prospectors and Gold Diggers Club formed to plan the annual event. As is the case with any annual community event that has BMD’s longevity, there have been challenges to keep the tradition going, particularly following the onset of the pandamic. In 2012, the BMD Board made a commitment to include more cultural heritage activities and attractions. The Bohemia City Players’ play highlights the history behind the annual theme. The Historical Treasure Hunt and Time-Traveling Train takes treasure-seeking hunters to local museums and the Historic Downtown District learning facts about local history to compete in a daily $100 cash prize drawing. Historical demonstrations of blacksmithing, fur trapping, antique engines, fashions, and a Civil War Encampment have fulfi lled that commitment.

BMD has had its good years and bad years with our volunteers serving as the glue that holds it together for future generations to enjoy. It is the “failure is not an option” commitment of these fiercely committed volunteers, combined with the strong support of donors large and small, that have kept the tradition of Bohemia Mining Days alive for the past 62 years.

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Take a dip or a swim at the new Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center

he first five months of operation for the new Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center were a resounding success. That is until its sudden shutdown due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Under normal circumstances, the facility offers a full range of swimming activities from lap swim to recreational, swim lessons, club activities and warm water therapy classes. Due to social distancing guidelines outlined by the governor’s office, the pool will be limited to lap swim and exercise in the warm water therapy pool and hours will be shortened to the morning only. While this does put restrictions on how many visitors can use the facility on a day-to-day basis, it’s a vast improvement from no services at all and pool staff are placing worker and patron health and safety above all else.

tive insurance options for patrons coming to use the warm water pool for physical therapy, allowing them to use the facility at no cost while their insurance is billed for the cost. From swim lessons for young children to therapy sessions for older visitors, the Daugherty Center has quickly become an important local destination for community members of all ages and the last three months of closure has been a difficult change, but there is now some light at the end of the tunnel. For information about the pool, its hours, programs and current status, call 541-942-5533.

In addition to typical staffing — front desk and life guard duties — the Daugherty Center, per state instructions, also has an additional person on hand to act as a social distance monitor, reminding visitors to maintain safe spacing between other patrons when necessary. Perhaps the biggest challenge of getting back to business will be making sure that the aquatic center can handle the demand of a community that quickly made the revamped pool a popular local destination after its reopening late last year. From November 2019 to February 2020, public attendance each month at the Daugherty Center more than doubled compared to 2018 figures at the old facility. Swim lessons filled up ten minutes after opening for registration and additional classes and staff were added to take on the increased demand. Student passes given out nearly tripled compared to two years ago and while January 2018 saw only 191 student drop-ins, January of this year saw that number increase to 605. The Daugherty Center has also added Silver Sneakers and Renew Ac-

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Community leaders celebrate construction of new affordable homes

onprofit DevNW celebrated the continuing construction of six community land trust homes in Cottage Grove in 2020, a project which will offer permanent homeownership for low- and middle-income families in the area. “This particular project was a labor of love and we ran into a lot of hurdles along the way,” said DevNW CEO Emily Reiman at the event. DevNW was created last year when nonprofits Neighborhood for Economic Development Corporation and Corvallis-based Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services united to increase regional impact. The nonprofit aims to empower communities through a variety of methods such as financial counseling, revitalization projects and assistance programs. The new homes under construction on Arthur Avenue are being sold to homebuyers below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Cottage Grove’s AMI was

estimated to be as high as $47,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2014-2018. Eligibility for ownership of the new land trust homes will be dependent on family size and annual income, ranging from an income limit of $36,350 per year for one person to $56,100 for a family of five. Buyers may also qualify for up to $25,000 in down payment assistance.

DevNW bought the property several years ago and has nearly completed the process of development, which included securing a land trust model which will enable more affordable housing for potential buyers. The land trust legally separates the land from the homes, allowing DevNW to retain stewardship over the land and ideally establish a more stable and secure community. “It’s a good concept and I’m

really excited about it,” said Cottage Grove Mayor Jeff Gowing. “We do need housing and this is providing homeownership. It’s proven that if you have more ownership, it’s going to give you a healthier community; people are vested in the community and they’re going to be here for the long haul.” The land trust model is also meant to encourage a long-term habit of homeownership within the community. The two-story homes are expected to be completed this summer, four of which will feature three bedrooms and the remaining two a two-bedroom design. “We hope that these six are the first of more to come,” said Reiman. “We’d like Cottage Grove to have 10 or 20 or 30 permanently affordable homeownership opportunities.”

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Cottage Grove raceway meets the need for speed

or area residents as well as visitors to the area, Cottage Grove Speedway offers a ¼-mile banked clay oval that has been filling the need for speed in The Grove for more than 65 tears of heart stopping, side-by-side action and nail biting excitement. The speedway is a traditional dirt racetrack with bleachers and a snack stand, hosting dwarf, stock car and big rig races.

Races feature classes of 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Limited Sprints, Late Models, IMCA Sport Mods, Street Stocks and Hornets. Each year, racing can be seen every Saturday night from March 21 through Sept. 19, as well as on multiple Friday nights and even a few weeknight shows.

2021 Cottage Grove Speedway Kart Schedule:

April 9, April 16, May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, Sept. 3, Sept. 4 — Exhibition Races, Sept. 5 — Pit Crew with ISCS Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Pill Draw closes at 5:45 p.m., with the Pit Meeting at 6 p.m. 2021 Kart Events Information: Pit Gates 3 p.m.; Pill Draw Cut Off 5:45 p.m.; Pit Meeting (Hot Laps and Racing to follow) 6 p.m. Pit Passes: $10

Regular event pricing is: Adults $14; Junitos, Seniors and Military $10; Youth $5; ages 5 and are admitted free. Family passes are $40 and VIP skybox seating is $25. The 2021 kart season will get underway on April 9 and consist of 10 races, including an exhibition race during the ISCS Hero Race Labor Day weekend and a chance to be a Jr. Crew Chief for one of these teams. General admission is always free for kart races (does not apply to exhibition race), so come take a peek into the future of dirt track racing The speedway will update its website and Facebook pages when spectators are allowed back at events.

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Kart Evet classes: • Pee Wee • 5HP Intermediate • 125cc - If 4 cars or more • 250cc • Open Kage • Jr. Fart Karts - Ages 12-17 • Fart Karts - Must be 18+ The Cottage Grove Speedway is located at 2150 N. Douglas Ave. in Cottage Grove. For more information, call the speedway at 541-942-7561

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Senior and disabled services Community Breakfasts (Open to the public; Each venue does charge.) First Sunday 8-11 a.m.: VFW Post #3473 Breakfast, 3160 Hillside Dr. Info: Bob 541-895-4051. Second Sunday 8 a.m.-noon OLPH Catholic Church, Harvey and 19th St. Third Sunday 8-11 a.m.: Masonic Center Breakfast, 33322 Row River Rd. Info: 541-942-2353. Fourth Sunday 8-11 a.m.: Elks Lodge Breakfast. N. River Rd. Info: 9541-42-3554

Community Meals

Transportation Flat, pleasantly laid-back and endowed with an extensive network of bicycle lanes and paths, Cottage Grove may be a bicycle buff’s dream. Additionally, there isn’t enough traffic in town to create rush-hour traffic jams, so driving in Cottage Grove is a relatively low-stress proposition. South Lane Wheels (SLW) provides general public and specialized transportation throughout the area with bike racks on buses for the Door to Door local and Metro rides to Eugene and Springfield. Consider using the mobile app or call SLW for Mobility on Demand service for as little as $1 per boarding to get around in Cottage Grove to maximize your access to local destinations (Microtransitapp.com/LTD Connector). For other trips to Eugene, the Lane Transit District (LTD) bus (which covers an extensive network of stops throughout the

Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15-6:15p.m., 675 S. Seventh St. CG Elks Lodge First Friday Chicken Fried Steak (no July-Aug. or Nov./Dec.) 5-7 p.m., Second Friday, Wings & More 5-7 p.m. Third Friday, Steak Feed 5-8 p.m., Fourth Friday, Fish Fry 5:30-7:30 p.m., 755 N. River Rd., VFW Friday, 5:30 p.m. (no June-Aug.), 3160 Hillside Dr. Sustainable CG First Friday, 6:30 p.m. Potluck Healing Matrix Sunday Supper 5-6 p.m. Sunday, CG Community Center Methodist Church

First and Third Mondays, 5-6:30p.m., 334 Washington Ave. American Legion Second Tuesday of odd-numbered months, 5 p.m., 826 W. Main St. Creswell New Hope Baptist Wednesday, 5:15 p.m., 597 S. Front St., Creswell

$3.60, Guests under age 60, $7.25. Call two days in advance to reserve a meal and select the main dish or request a diet modification. Cottage Grove, Riverview Terrace, 925 West Main, (541) 942-9261 (at noon Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Senior and Disabled Services Cottage Grove Office 1440 Birch Ave Cottage Grove, OR 97424 8:30-4:30 Tuesday and Thursday Closed for lunch from 12-1 Call 541-682-4038 or 541-682-3353

Call for eligibility details. $3.00 suggested donation, although users contribute according to their ability. Frozen meals are available. Please call: ADRC (Aging and Disability Resources Connection) at: (541) 682-3353.

Eugene-Springfield area) is just the ticket. It takes about an hour on LTD to get from Cottage Grove to a destination in Eugene or Springfield.

or $3.50 all day for adults, 85 cents or $1.75 for ages 6-18, 5 and under ride free; Seniors age 65 and over ride free with an LTD Honored Rider card. Discounted fares include 10-ride ticket books, monthly and 3-month passes. Catch the bus along the route or park free at the Wal-Mart park-and-ride.

South Lane Wheels 541-942-0456 (dispatcher ext.1) 1450 Birch Ave. Providing weekday, public transportation with no eligibility requirements throughout the region with Door to Door service on a reservation basis starting at $3 for a one-way ride, and Metro service to Eugene and Springfield areas for a base rate of $15 one-way or $30 round trip. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible; some have bike racks and one attendant may ride for free.   LTD (Lane Transit District), 541687-5555. Daily bus service from Cottage Grove to Creswell and Eugene. Bus fare paid on bus: $1.75

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE

Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet, Inc. 2775 Row River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 2 ..................... 541-942-4415

BANK

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Hoyer Accounting 516 Whiteaker Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 32 ................... 541-942-8241

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Magnolia Gardens Senior Living 1425 Daugherty Ave Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-0054 Middlefield Oaks Senior Living 1500 Village Drive Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-0080

BEAD STORE

Baker Bay Bead Co. 35655 Shoreview Drive Dorena, OR 97434 see our ad on pg. 34 ................... 541-942-3941

BOOK STORE

Kalapuya Books 637 E. Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 31 ................... 541-942-6143

BOOKKEEPING & TAX PREPARATION

BECO Enterprises, Inc.. 553 S. River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 31 ................... 541-942-2106 Lori Black Consulting 1320 Hwy 99 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 20 .................... 541-942-7246

CARPET CLEANING

AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE REPAIR

Quality Cleaning Certified Green Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 35 ................... 541-942-0420

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Fir Grove Cemetery 123 South 7th Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 9 ..................... 541-942-0185

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 836 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 8 ..................... 541-942-2411

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CHURCHES

6th & Gibbs Church of Christ Pastor: Tim Baker, Senior Minister Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey 195 N. 6th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-3822 Calvary Baptist Church Pastor: Riley Hendricks 77873 S 6th St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-4290 Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove Pastor: Jeff Smith 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-6842 Center for Spiritual Living Rev. Bobby Lee 700 Gibbs Ave. (Community Center) Cottage Grove, OR 97424 .............................. cslcottagegrove@gmail.com Church of Christ 420 Monroe St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-8565 Cottage Grove Bible Church Pastor:Bob Singer 1200 East Quincy Avenue Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-4771 Cottage Grove Faith Center Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett 33761 Row River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-4851 Delight Valley Church of Christ Pastor: Bob Friend 33087 Saginaw Rd. East Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-7711 First Presbyterian Church Pastor: Karen Hill 3rd and Adams St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 22 .................... 541-942-4479 Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church Pastor: Dave Bragg 100 S. Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-2061 HOPE U.M.C. Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen 131 W “A” St. Drain, OR ..................................................... 541-315-1617

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Living Faith Assembly Pastor Rulon Combs 467 S. 10th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-2612 Church of Christ (Non-Denominational) Preacher: Tony Martin 1041 Pennoyer Ave Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-8928 Old Time Gospel Fellowship Pastor: Jim Edwards 103 S. 5th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-4999 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Father: John Boyle 1025 N. 19th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 9 ...................... 541-942-3420 St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church Father: John Boyle 552 Holbrock Lane Creswell, OR 97426 see our ad on pg. 9 ...................... 541-895-8686 St. Andrews Episcopal Church Rev. Lawrence Crumb 1301 W. Main Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-9050 Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastor: James D. Baram 820 South 10th Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-5213 The Church at London 72799 London Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-844-6616 Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor: James L. Markus 6th & Quincy Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-2373 United Methodist Church Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen 334 Washington Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-3033 “VICTORY” Country Church Pastor: Barbara Dockery 913 S. 6th Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-5913

COFFEE

The Espresso Barn 1551 E. Main St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-2926

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS

Another Way Enterprises PO Box 853 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Cathy Bellavita aweinthegrove@gmail.com ..................................................... 541-521-3813 American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary PO Box 4 / 826 W Main St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.orlegion.org ..................................................... 541-942-5991 Aprovecho Research & Education Center PO Box 1175 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 apro@aprovecho.net ..................................................... 541-942-8198 Beds For Freezing Nights PO Box 1120 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-658-9254 Beta Sigma Phi Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.betasigmaphi.org ..................................................... 541-942-1310 Bohemia Foundation Inc. PO Box 1045 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Faye Stewart ..................................................... 541-954-4061 Bohemia Gold Mining Museum 308 S. 10th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Sara Smith ......................................................541-942-5022

Bohemia Mine Owners Association PO Box 421 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Tom Pepiot, President www.bohemiamineownersassociation.webs.com ..................................................... 541-844-8903 Bohemia Mining Days PO Box 1297 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Cindy Weeldreyer ..................................................... 541-942-5064 Bohemia Sunrisers Kiwanis PO Box 183 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Judd Van Gorder bohemiasunrisers@aol.com ..................................................... 541-942-0046 Boy Scouts Of America 2525 Centennial Blvd Eugene, OR 97401 www.scouting.org Karen Zeller ............................... 541-942-4413 Christie Johnson ......................... 541-214-5931 Caregiver Network Of Cottage Grove PO Box 1132 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Shirley McDaniel ....................... 541-942-0966 Deb Monroe ............................... 541-855-8318 Virginia Ronsdale........................ 541-942-3108 Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council 28 S. 6th ST. Suite A Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Amanda Wilson coordinator@coastfork.org ..................................................... 541-767-9717 Cottage Grove 912 Project cottagegrove912project.org Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Bob Soden Cottage Grove Area Chamber Of Commerce Ambassadors 836 E. Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-2411 Cottage Grove B.P.O.E. Elks #1904 PO Box 564 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-3554 Cottage Grove Community Foundation 1015 E. Main St. PO Box 1326 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Ann White www.cgcfoundation.org ..................................................... 541-942-0014 Cottage Grove Community Hospital Auxiliary 1515 Village Drive Cottage Grove, OR 97424 .......................................... 541-767-5500 x5202 Cottage Grove Community Tennis Association 210 S 5TH St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Ron Irvine ..................................................... 541-942-9804

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Cottage Grove Economic & Business Improvement District (EBID) PO Box 423 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 James E. Gilroy ..................................................... 541-334-5810 Cottage Grove/Eugene Sportsmen’s Club 81078 N Pacific Hwy Creswell, OR 97426 Kenny Linden ..................................................... 541-942-2021 Cottage Grove Garden Club PO Box 1043 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Collette Kimbal cottagegrovegardenclub.blogspot.com ..................................................... 541-767-3671 Cottage Grove Genealogical Society 700 E Gibbs Ave, PO Box 388 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-9570 Cottage Grove Historical Society PO Box 142 / 308 S. 10th St.. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Holli Turpin, www.cghistory.org ..................................................... 541-942-5022 Cottage Grove Kids Club cottagegrovekidsclub@gmail.com Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-946-3035 Cottage Grove Lion’s Club PO Box 754 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Stan Simonsen www.36r.lions.com ..................................................... 541-942-5935 Cottage Grove Museum 142 H St., PO Box 142 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Becky Venice cottagegrovemuseum.com ..................................................... 541-942-4269 Cottage Grove Senior Center 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-8751 Cottage Grove Riding Club PO Box 485 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Terry ..................................................... 541-521-0012 Disabled American Veterans 344 8th St. Springfield, OR 97477 ..................................................... 541-726-7672 Dorena Grange 34360 Row River Rd./P.O. Box 1324 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Tabu White ..................................................... 541-514-9782 Grange ......................................... 541-942-2295 42 •

Engineers In Technical Humanitarian Opportunities Of Service PO Box 1175 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Dean Still ..................................................... 541-942-0302 Forest Web PO Box 853 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Cristina Hubbard forestweb.cg@gmail.com forestweb-cg.org ..................................................... 541-913-4445 Friends Of The Cottage Grove Public Library 700 E Gibbs Ave, PO Box 104 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Mary McNamera www.cgplfriends.org ..................................................... 541-942-3828 Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel PO Box 883 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Alice Nowicki-President ..................................................... 541-228-8451 Friends Of Mt David PO Box 22 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Beckie Venice ..................................................... 541-942-4269 Girl Scouts Of Oregon & SW Washington 72 Centennial Loop STE 300 Eugene, OR 97401 www.girlscoutsosw.org ..................................................... 541-485-5911 Great Days Early Education Center 403 N River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Barbara Howell ..................................................... 541-942-7460 Grove Christian Camp 37028 Shoreview Dr. Dorena, OR 97434 ..................................................... 541-946-1662

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Habitat For Humanity of Central Lane 1210 Oak Patch Road Eugene, OR 97402 ..................................................... 541-741-1707 Humane Society Of Cottage Grove PO Box 61 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.humanesocietycg.org Janetta Overholser ...................... 541-942-2789 Referral Line ............................. 541-942-3130 Humane Society Of Cottage Grove This n’ That Corner 33 N 8th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 IOOF #68 319 E Main St./PO Box 1213 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.loofcg.org ..................................................... 541-767-0508 KSOW-Real Rural Radio Donnie Sevilla ..................................................... 541-942-1067 London Grange #937 72746 London Rd./PO Box 1002 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Ken Schwieger ..................................................... 541-942-6148 Looking Glass Youth & Family Services Rural Program 508 E. Whiteaker Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.lookingglass.us Amanda Hampton ...................... 541-767-3823 Crisis line: ....................................541-689-3111 Masonic Lodge #51 & Eastern Star 33322 Row River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.cglodge51.org ..................................................... 541-942-2353 Miss Lane County Scholarship Program 1108 S 7th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Zonnie Borg ............................... 541-913-7235 Moose Lodge #810 711 Hwy 99 S. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-5183 Opal Center For Arts & Education 513 Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-946-7252 Oregon Aviation Historical Society 2475 Jim Wright Way/PO Box 553 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Janice Scanlon ..................................................... 541-543-1068 Prospectors & Golddiggers PO Box 415 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Bruce or Berneda McDonald ..................................................... 541-942-3773

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Rotary Club Of Cottage Grove PO Box 424 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 cgrotary337@gmail.com Facebook: Rotary of Cottage Grove Oregon South Lane Ballet Academy 308 S 10th St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-912-2080

Tucker’s Cupboard PO Box 881 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Lynn Boe tuckerscupboard@mail.com ..................................................... 541-942-9211 Western Oregon Exposition (W.O.E.) 2000 N Douglas St/PO Box 793 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Office: ........................................ 541-942-6150 Office Manager-Skye Hefner ...................................................... 541-556-2727 Secretary-Athena Intros ......................................................541-913-4682

COMPUTER REPAIR

PC Garage 711 E Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ....................................................... 541-649-1073

CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION

Daves Pump and Construction 76082 London Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 33 .................... 541-942-9635

CONTRACTOR WELL DRILLING

White Water Well Drilling 32380 Eric Todd Ln. Creswell, OR 97426 see our ad on pg. 34 ................... 541-895-3762

COPY & PRINTING

UPS Store 1498 E Main St Ste 103 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 34 .................... 541-767-0888

COUNSELING

South Lane Mental Health 1345 Birch Ave Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-3939

DENTIST

Brent Bitner D.M.D. 350 E. Washington Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 31 ................... 541-942-7934

FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

EDUCATION

ELECTRIC COMPANY

Homestead Furniture 615 Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 32 ................... 541-942-8711

Academy For Character Education (ACE) 195 N. 6th St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 18 .................... 541-942-9707

Emerald People’s Utility District 33733 Seavey Loop Rd. Eugene, OR 97405 see our ad on pg. 16 .................... 541-746-1583 Lane Electric Cooperative 787 Bailey Hill Rd. Eugene, OR 97405 see our ad on pg. 20 .................... 541-484-1151 Pacific Power 1481 Gateway Blvd #B Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 32 .................... 888-221-7070

FIRE & AMBULANCE

South Lane County Fire & Rescue 233 Harrison Ave., Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-4493

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC Ann White 1807 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-5535

FLOOR & WINDOW COVERINGS

Rogers & Son 1324 E. Main Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 30 ................... 541-942-0500

FLORIST/GIFT SHOP

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Horner’s Inc. 79132 Hwy 99 N. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 35 ................... 541-942-5781

Smith • Lund • Mills 123 South 7th Street. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 9 ..................... 541-942-0185

The Flower Basket and Gift Boutique 119 S. 6th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 33 ................... 541-942-0505

FOREST AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

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FURNITURE

GARDEN PLANTS & SUPPLIES

Territorial Seed Company 20 Palmer Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 30 ................... 541-942-9547

GROCERY STORE

Grocery Outlet 200 Gateway Blvd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 18 .................... 541-942-5400

GOVERNMENT

City of Cottage Grove 400 Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 16 .................... 541-942-5501

GUN SHOP

Emerald Valley Armory 147 E. Oregon Avenue Creswell, OR 97426 ..................................................... 541-895-2666

GUTTER SERVICE

Hedge Cater’s Gutter Service Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-3630

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Alpine Heating & Air Conditioning www.alpineheating.org see our ad on pg. 3 ..................... 541-942-8577

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Boyce & Sons 79149 N River Rd Cottage Grove, OR 97424

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HOSPITAL

PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 47 ................... 541-767-5500 www.PeaceHealth.org/cottage-grove Diabetic Education 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5200 Emergency Department 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5500 PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Foundation 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5460 Laboratory Services 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5432 Medical Social Work 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5200 Medical Unit 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5500 Patient Financial Counseling 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5440 Radiology Services 1515 Village Dr. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5333 Rehabilitation Services Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-767-5260 PeaceHealth Medical Group Creswell, Dexter, Cottage Grove ..................................................... 541-767-5200

INSURANCE

Farmers Insurance 330 Hwy 99, STE C Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-0165

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State Farm Insurance Matt Bjornn 1481 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-2623 Trinity Insurance Agency, Inc PO Box 565 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 31 .................... 541-942-8870

JEWELRY APPRAISAL

The Jewelry Girl, LLC 2001 Franklin Blvd Eugene, OR 97403 ..................................................... 541-556-9598

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Martinez Yard Services Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-579-0454 Prasada Landscapes LLC P.O. Box 341 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-731-8528

LOCK & KEY SERVICE

Mr. K’s Lock & Key Knife Sharpening 1441 E. Madison Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 34 .................... 541-767-0159

LUMBER MANUFACTURER

Starfire Lumber Co. P.O. Box 547 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-0168

NEWSPAPER

Cottage Grove Sentinel 116 N. 6th Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-3325 twitter.com/cgsentinel facebook.com/cottagegrovesentinel

NURSING FACILITIY

Coast Fork Nursing Center, Inc. 515 Grant Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 23 .................... 541-942-5528

ORTHODONTICS

Thornton Orthodontics 195 Melton Rd. Creswell, OR 97426 ..................................................... 541-686-1732

PET & FEED SUPPLY

Old Mill Farm Store 327 S. River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 30 ................... 541-942-3042

PHARMACY

McCoy’s Pharmacy 1205 N. Paficif Hwy Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 9 ...................... 541-930-7799

PHYSICAN

Mary Gabriele MD LLC/Gabriele Wellness Center 502 E. Whiteaker Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. ? ...................... 541-649-1450

PIZZA

Little Caesar’s Pizza 24 N. Ninth St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 25 ................... 541-942-2551 Pinocchio’s Pizza 1795 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 25 ................... 541-942-5531

PRINTING

Central Coast Publishing 831 N. Avery St Newport, OR 97365 ..................................................... 541-265-8571

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Valley Rental Management 1320 Hwy 99 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 20 .................... 541-942-7246

PUMP SERVICE

Ervin Family Pump Service, LLC 571 S. 8th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ................................................... 541-649-81000 White Water Well Drilling 32380 Eric Todd Ln. Creswell, OR 97426 see our ad on pg. 34 ................... 541-895-3762

RADIO

KNND Radio 717 Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 8 ...................... 541-942-2468

REAL ESTATE

Jim Downing Realty 616 E Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-6077 Yoss Team Real Estate www.yossteamrealestate.com 914 North 9th Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 22 .................... 541-942-4040

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Creswell Health and Rehabilitation Center 735 S. 2nd Street Creswell, OR 97426 see our ad on pg. 23 ................... 541-895-3333

RESTAURANTS

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant 725 Gibbs Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 25 .................... 541-767-0457

RETAIL

Free Rein on Main 1601 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-649-1240 Schweitzer’s Casual Wear 730 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 28 .................... 541-942-4249

SHIPPING

UPS Store 1498 E Main St Ste 103 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 34 .................... 541-767-0888

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TELEVISION

South Lane Television 210 S 5th St Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 48 ................... 541-942-9804

THEATRE

Cottage Theatre 700 Village Drive Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 11 ................... 541-942-8001

TIRES

Les Schwab Tire Center 109 Hwy 99 S. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 20 ................... 541-942-4466 Gills Point S Tires 302 Pacific Hwy S. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 17 ................... 541-942-3831

TOWING

Captain Hook Towing & Recovery 1029 E. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg.31 ...... 541-942-HOOK (4665) Taylors Towing 78869 Thornton Ln. Cottage Grove, OR 97424

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TRANSPORTATION

South Lane Wheels 1450 Birch Ave Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.southlanetransit.com see our ad on pg. 34 ................... 541-942-0456

URGENT CARE

Nova Health 1445 N. Gateway Blvd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.novahealth.com see our ad on pg. 29 .................... 541-942-7000

VISION CARE

Pacific Clearvision 257 N 8th Cottage Grove, OR 97424 ..................................................... 541-942-5000

YURTS

Pacific Yurts 77456 Hwy 99 S. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 see our ad on pg. 11 .................... 541-942-9435

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FREE TELEVISION! For over 60 years, South Lane Television, a non-profit organization, has provided free TV for thousands of viewers in Cottage Grove and the southern Willamette Valley. Typically, viewers of SLTV need little more than a good quality set-top antenna or a good quality outside antenna to receive the channels listed here.

COTTAGE GROVE: 5.1 KOBI/NBC (MEDFORD) 5.2 KOBI/COZI (MEDFORD) 9.1 KEZI/ABC (EUGENE) 9.2 KEZI/METV (EUGENE) 9.3 KEZI/ ION NETWORK (EUGENE) 13.1 KVAL/CBS (EUGENE) 13.2 KVAL/TBD (EUGENE) 13.3 KVAL/CHARGE! (EUGENE) 14.1 KSYS/CREATE (MEDFORD) 14.2 COURT TV/MYSTERY 14.3 LAFF TV (COMEDY) 14.4 SLCB/CGHS/ARTS/NASA 16.1 KMTR/NBC (EUGENE) 16.2 KMTR/THE CW (EUGENE) 16.3 KMTR/COMET TV (EUGENE) 28.1 KEPB/OPB (EUGENE) 28.2 KEPB/OPB PLUS (EUGENE) 28.3 KEPB/PBS KIDS (EUGENE) 28.4 OPB RADIO CHANNELS (PORTLAND) 34.1 KSLR/FOX (EUGENE) 34.2 KEVU/MYTV (EUGENE) 36.1 BETTER LIFE TV (GRANTS PASS) 36.2 VIDA MAJOR (SPANISH RELIGIOUS) 38.1 KHWB/NRB TV (SPRINGFIELD) 38.3 KHWB/DAYSTAR (SPRINGFIELD) 39.1 NEWSNET (24/7 NEWS, SPORTS, WX) 39.2 COURT TV (COURTROO DRAMA) 44.1 PURSUIT TV (HUNTING/FISHING) 44.2 KTOO2/JUNEAU, AK (LIFESTYLE) 44.3 KSYS/PBS WORLD (MEDFORD) 44.4 FAMILY CHANNEL (LIFESTYLE) 44.5 HEARTLAND (COUNTRY LIFESTYLE) 44.6 REV’N (AUTOMOTIVE LIFESTYLES) 44.7 ANTENNA TV (CLASSIC TV) 44.8 RETRO TELEVISION (CLASSIC TV) 47.1 AMG TV (MOVIES/FEATURES) 47.2 GRIT TV (MOVIES/FEATURES) 47.3 BIZ TV (BUSINESS AND FINANCE) 47.4 SLTV CHANNEL GUIDE/KNND 47.5 AROUND THE GROVE NEWS/KKNX DORENA/CULP CREEK: 11.1 KEZI/ABC (Eugene) 11.2 KVAL/CBS (Eugene) 11.3 KMTR/NBC (Eugene) 11.4 KLSR/Fox (Eugene) 11.5 KEPB/OPB (Eugene) 11.6 KEVU/MeTV (Eugene) 11.7 GRIT TV (Movies/Features) 11.8 KMTR/CW Network (Eugene)

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South Lane Television, Inc. A Non-Profit Organization serving South Lane County for over 50 years.

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LONDON SPRINGS: 9.1 KEZI/ABC (Eugene) 9.2 KEZI/MeTV (Eugene) 9.3 KEZI/ ion network (Eugene) 13.1 KVAL/CBS (Eugene) 13.2 KVAL/TBD (Eugene) 13.3 KVAL/CHARGE! (Eugene) 16.1 KMTR/NBC (Eugene) 16.2 KMTR/The CW (Eugene) 16.3 KMTR/Comet TV (Eugene) 28.1 KEPB/OPB (Eugene) 28.2 KEPB/OPB Plus (Eugene) 28.3 KEPB/PBS Kids (Eugene) 28.4 OPB Radio Channels (Portland) 34.1 KSLR/Fox (Eugene) 34.2 KEVU/MyTV (Eugene)

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