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The Twirler and The General

By Gerald Santana, Special for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Sherlock Jr., Buster Keaton’s 1924 innovative comedy was the first of three films in which he would collaborate on with Byron Houck, the former University of Oregon baseball prodigy that was hurled into a world of professional baseball and then, Hollywood cinematographer, by virtue of his brother-in-law, Lou Anger, Keaton’s manager and occasional advisor.

All Or Nothing After his wife’s Kittye’s passing in 1923, Houck worked closely with Elgin Lessley, Keaton’s handcrank cameraman since 1918, when they began working on short films at Fatty Arbuckle’s studio.

When he joined Arbuckle’s Vernon Tigers, Houck started learning the trade of photography in 1919.

Lessley and Houck first worked together, credited as photographers on Sherlock Jr. in 1924.

Then, in the same year, with Keaton’s biggest hit and industry treasure, The Navigator, which contained special underwater effects. The film was shot near Catalina Island, where Houck and Lessley

One of the best preserved pictures in Houck’s collection of The General, a civil war picture, is the one above of Miss Marion Mack, the leading lady.

On left is Mike Donlin, an actor, and on the right, Byron Houck, actor and cameraman (Cottage Grove Sentinel Archives) used a special underwater he was in debt to Metro pier-mâché, was compelphotographic apparatus Pictures producer Joseph ling enough for Keaton to take submarine scenes Schenck, who advised him to acknowledge that alwith Keaton in a deep sea to make a sappy romantic though he didn’t want to diving costume, fighting a comedy for the studio, in make the film initially, the giant octopus. Risks were return for what was owed. scene saved it.

Seven Chances was Two features would taken not only by Keaton, but also by the crew; made and released in 1925 follow from Keaton withKeaton urged Houck and with Lessley and Houck out Houck credited in the Lessely to keep cranking returning as cinematog- films, Go West and Batthe cameras until Keaton raphers. One of Keaton’s tling Butler. Houck would yelled “cut” or was killed. most famous comedic occasionally serve as an Keaton’s hilarious and sight gags, him outrunning actor or extra on set, but thrilling feature films an avalanche of rocks, in there are no known credwere box office gold, but reality, fakes made of pa- ited roles which can be

South Lane School Board members are ready to serve

By Cindy Weeldreyer, Sentinel Community Reporter COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - News reports and social media chatter confirm it is not easy these days being an elected official trying to serve an increasingly polarized society. Today, we see like-minded individuals drawing bright white lines around their shared ideologies and rigorously defending them at the local, state and national levels.

There are seven people who serve on the South Lane School Board (SLSB). For most of them, the journey to the school board was a familiar road as parents and grandparents and fueled by the belief they could make a positive difference in the community by delivering a quality education for students and an enjoyable place to work for teachers and district staff.

Combined, the seven members have 67-years experience serving on the

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Pictures of the seven South Land School District board members hang at the SLSD office on Adams Ave. (Photo by Gerald Santana) SLSB. Longest serving is board members in July.

Taylor Wilhour and his Sherry Duerst-Higgins, a real estate agent, with wife moved to Cottage 32 years, Tammy Hod- Grove from Virginia in gkinson, a retired teacher 2006 with their first child and mother of an autistic and their two younger son, with 12 years. Board kids were born here. He Chair, Taylor Wilhour, is a full-time father with a small business owner, two children in the diswith 10 years and Col- trict in grades 4th and leen Valley, a small busi- 10th. His oldest is a Cotness owner with 3 years. tage Grove High School Duane Taddei, locomo- graduate who is now attive train engineer, Tina tending the University of Murphy, retired “jane- Oregon.

“The board was symof-all-trades” and Joe Tucker, a workplace safe- pathetic to the many party inspector, were elected ents who pleaded with in May and sworn in as See SLSD page 3A

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found, currently. Keaton would regularly employ former baseball stars to play small roles or cameo in his productions; his next film would host a reunion for Houck and Keaton, and for Houck and South Lane County.

Slapstick Comes to Slabtown A representative of Keaton’s production team, Bert Jackson, was said to be in Cottage Grove, scouting for a new movie about the days of 1860, reported the May 3, 1926 edition of the Cottage Grove Sentinel. An authentic railway for wood burning locomotives, level terrain to film beside the trains, and the Willamette Valley wilderness landscape proved to be the deciding factors.

Just a few days later, The Sentinel reported of a car accident near Walker, where two pioneer residents were nearly killed when they were pulled over by the side of Highway 99. Another car with three passengers driven by Jackson sideswiped the parked car, which crashed alongside a bank on the highway. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Jackson, blinded by oncoming traffic and a slippery road assumed responsibility, $50 damage total for both

cars.

Earlier that day, Jackson was a guest at a Lions Club lunch at Hotel Bartell on Main Street, where he gave advance notice that Keaton would be a guest at the next meeting. And on May 9, Jackson and his party returned to Hollywood after it was decided that Keaton’s next movie, The General, would be filmed in the Row River section of Dorena and Cottage Grove.

The Sentinel reported that around two hundred people from Hollywood would be sent out to the area, yet another 1000 extras would be needed from students to “old time characters”. Dorena, Culp Creek, Wildwood, and an area near downtown Cottage Grove, beside the current Sentinel office, were chosen to represent the locations needed. Two old locomotives, Cooke engines, were purchased from Anderson & Middleton’s logging railway.

One of which would be destroyed later, in the single most expensive shot in silent film history.

Filming attracted hundreds of spectators, jamming traffic, cars slipping off the road, including Keaton’s Stutz Bearcat roadster, which was lifted See GENERAL page 2A

Cottage Grove City Update

By David Clyne, Interim City Manager Business Plan Challenge Entrepreneurs and Business Owners are invited to attend the Kickoff Party for the 2024 Business Plan Challenge. Come learn about the program, meet the judges, and get the details. Cash prizes, free classes and more.

The Kickoff Party will be held at Coast Fork Brewing located at 106 South 6th Street on November 2, 2023, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Georgia Haskell, CEO - Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 942-2411 or email at ceo@cgchamber.com.

Leaf Pick-Up Begins Monday, Oct. 23 Tree leaves have started to fall, and the first round of leaf pick-up will begin next week October 23, 2023. City staff will begin Monday morning picking up leaves that are placed along City streets in approved parking areas. Visit https://www. cottagegroveor.gov/publicworks/page/leaf-pick-

up-program for additional information on where to place leaf piles.

Only leaves will be picked up, no branches, grass clippings or yard debris. Please do not bag your leaves. If property owners do not have approved locations to place the leaves they can be hauled to the Row River Water Treatment Plant at 3300 Row River Road and placed at the leaf drop off site. Additional drop off locations are along River Road in the parking pullouts.

Two additional rounds of leaf pick-up will take place the weeks of November 13 and December 4. If you have any questions please call the Public Works & Development Department at (541) 942-3340. Please take advantage of this service as it helps keep our storm drainage system clean and operating properly.

Public Works Projects Update The Eastside Reservoir project is paving the new access road today. If all goes well the paving will be complete by the end of today. The contractor,

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Pacific Excavation plans to complete the project by the end of October weather permitting. They will rock the drainage systems next week, seed the road banks the following week and cut slopes the last week in October.

National Excavation will be paving the South River Road Dog Park parking lot early next week. Once completed and the parking lot is approved for use the park will open. Over the next couple months, City staff will be installing signage, grading the parking lot planters and planting trees. At Monday night’s City Council meeting the Council formally named the park the “South River Road Dog Park.”

R&G Excavating is completing the final punch list items for the Water Reclamation Facility #1 Clarifier rebuild project. The clarifier is operational and will be brought into use next week. The last item to complete the project is installing new lighting. The lighting is on back order and not expected to be See CITY page 3A

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Denise Ann Jamison October 8, 2023 - September 19, 1952

Denise Ann Jamison passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, in Springfield, OR. Born on September 19, 1952, in Santa Cruz, CA, Denise enriched the lives of those around her with her warmth and generosity.

Denise was a proud native of Santa Cruz, where she graduated from Santa Cruz High School. After graduation, she worked diligently as a housekeeper, taking pride in her work and always striving to make a positive impact on the lives of those she served. Her work ethic was a testament to her character, and she was highly respected by those who knew her.

Denise is survived by her two sons, Nathan Jamison of Cottage Grove, and Joshua Jamison of Santa Cruz. She is also survived by her brothers, Mike Micheli and Nick Micheli.

She was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Steven Jamison, in April of 2023.

CGPD K9, Ripp seeks community heroes

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The Cottage Grove Police Department and Non-Profit Keeping K-9s in Kevlar have launched a joint initiative to secure a bullet-resistant vest for K9 Ripp, an invaluable law enforcement team member. With limited budgetary resources, law enforcement departments often rely on non-profit organizations to acquire the necessary equipment to protect their K-9 officers. Recognizing this need, Keeping K-9s in Kevlar is raising community funds to provide a bullet-resistant vest for K9 Ripp. The nonprofit seeks community heroes to help support this fundraiser through much-appreciated donations.

Nonprofits are how most departments receive K-9 Kevlar vests: K9 Ripp’s daily responsibilities encompass many tasks, including pursuing the most violent offenders, taking narcotics off the streets, article search, area search, and building search.

The bullet-resistant vest, priced at $2,784.00, provides K9 Ripp protection against stabbings, shrapnel, and handgun bullets. Fundraising is continuous to ensure a Kevlar vest is purchased for K9 Ripp.

To Donate: Keeping K-9s in Kevlar raises community funds through PAYPAL or https://bit. ly/3GJa8We. K9 Ripp will receive 100% donations to fund his vest. If donations exceed that total after the campaign ends, funds will roll over to the next K9 needing assistance. Checks can be sent to: Keeping K-9s in Kevlar, 3901 Airport Way, Bellingham, WA 98226 Facebook: Keeping K-9s in Kevlar or https://www. facebook.com/KeepingK9sinKevlar

Twitter: Keeping K-9s in Kevlar or https://twitter.com/K9sinkevlar Instagram: Keeping K-9s in Kevlar or https:// w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / keepingk9sinkevlar/ About Keeping K-9s in Kevlar: Keeping K-9s in Kevlar, founded in 2015, raises community funds to purchase K9 Storm Patrol SWAT Kevlar vests at no cost to the department or handler. Each vest is

embroidered honoring a Fallen Officer nominated by the K9’s handler Keeping K-9s in Kevlar is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) under the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Support Foundation. No one is paid, 100% of funds go to K9 needs. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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GENERAL from page 1A land to Los Angeles were events outside of Cottage back onto the road in one noted visiting the set in Grove, he declined, but report. People from Port- Cottage Grove, meant to was reported by The Senrepresent Marietta, Ga, tinel to attend the June 17, which was then torn down 1926 Lions Club meeting and rebuilt as Chattanoo- at the Hotel Bartell, where 06/18/1949 - 09/16/2023 two new members were ga, Tenn. in later scenes.

Susan Johnson, 74, of watercolor painting, knitting, Additional scenes were admitted into the club Cottage Grove passed away on attending the Cottage Theatre, filmed near the present that day, Fred Gabourie, September 16, 2023. and playing music with family location of Old Mill Farm the films art director and and friends. Susan was active Store on River Rd. and Buster Keaton himself.

Susan was born in Yonkers, in the local community as well, NY to parents John and Doris other shots taken at Dis- The club’s annual officer volunteering with CASA of (Caldwell) Fredericks. She grew ston, Dallas, and Santa election was postponed Lane County, Cottage Grove’s up in Manhattan as the eldest of Monica, Ca. with all inte- for the next meeting.

Urban Forestry Committee, five children, playing stickball Some Assembly Reriors shot in Hollywood. and with the Earth & Social in the streets and roaming the quired Keaton received a numJustice Committee at the First woods of Inwood and Fort Presbyterian Church, where she During production, the ber of invitations throughTryon Parks. helped to establish the Cottage out the Oregon region as Arcade Theater on Main After graduating from Village tiny homes co-op. soon as he arrived. Finding Street was used as a facilLakeland Senior High School in 1967, she She married Theodore Johnson in 1989, very little spare time for ity to splice and preview attended Keene State College, where she and while remaining friends, they separated received her Bachelor of Education degree in 1971. Following college, Susan traveled on in 2009. Susan is survived by her son Erik the road for ten months and worked variously Johnson of Cottage Grove; her daughter as a film projectionist, youth counselor, Andrea Lyons of East Longmeadow, MA; her psychiatric nurses’ assistant, and wildlife brother John Fredericks of Buffalo, NY; and rehabilitator. While living on a sailboat in her sister Janice Attanasio of Carmel, NY. Susan will be deeply missed by her friends the Caribbean, she realized she wanted to Pre-Planning makes matters easier for those return to the trees and become a forester. She and family. A celebration of life will be held you love. received her Master of Forestry degree from at the First Presbyterian Church in Cottage Utah State University in 1987 and spent her Grove on Saturday, October 28th at 2 PM. All Pre-Planning allows you to provide guidance 25-year career working with the US Forest are welcome to attend. to your family after your death.

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unedited 35mm footage of The General, with the public often attending the crowded screenings, including Byron’s brother George Houck, a former baseball player turned doctor, then living in Roseburg, who would often visit with S.L. Mackin, a local Cottage Grove businessman, later the city’s mayor. Both were old college chums and athletes in Michigan while Byron was at the UofO. Scouting locations for the climactic scene extended from Portland to Tillamook. Finding a trestle that was suitable was difficult, so it was suggested by June 24 that it may need to be built in the Row River area. Keaton’s crew had anticipated almost exclusive use of the railway for 10 days, with Anderson & Middleton logs, which were the major portion of the railway business, shut down, leaving only passenger trains to use the line.

Keaton’s company purchased the Old Four Spot, aka The Texas, an OP&E engine which was remodeled into an exact replica of The General and played the leading role in the production. The original engine, which was based on See GENERAL page 6A

Denise’s interests were diverse and reflected her zest for life. She was an avid fan of NFL 49’ers football and reggae music.

She was also deeply committed to volunteer work, always willing to lend a hand to those in need. This dedication to service was rooted in her kind and loving nature, and she touched countless lives through her selfless acts of kindness. Despite her busy schedule, Denise always made time for her family, who were the center of her world.

Denise’s life was characterized by her loving nature, her kindness, and her wisdom. She had a knack for making people feel valued and loved, and she had a way of making even ordinary moments seem extraordinary. As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate the life she lived and the love she shared. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

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Angela Kay Hausmann

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October 12, 1974 - September 11, 2023

Angela “Ang, Angie” Kay Hausmann of Reedsport, Oregon passed away September 11, 2023 at the age of 48 surrounded by love and her family. Angie was cremated and there is no service planned at this time, there will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Angie was born October 12, 1974 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to parents Keith and Phyllis (Solomon) Jazek. Angie graduated from Reedsport High School in 1992. She moved to Portland, OR in 1993 with her future husband. While in Portland Angie attended Pioneer Pacific College and graduated with a Medical Assistant Degree.

Angie married Vernon Levi Hausmann on May 25, 2001 in Portland, OR and they moved back to Reedsport shortly after that.

In 2011 Angie graduated from Oregon Coast Culinary Institute with a Pastry Chef degree. Angie worked as a baker for the Sugar Shack Bakery for many years and owned and operated Vern and Angies Sugar Shack Bakery in Coos Bay from 2014 to 2016.

Angie loved her 5-year-old cat Tiger and enjoyed spending time with her grandsons Josh 11, and Sebastian 7, she loved teaching them and playing games with them.

Angie loved working on her flowers and landscaping. Angie loved her husband unconditionally and they were inseparable.

Angies mother-in-law and father-in-law grew to love her as if she was their own child, and as anyone who really knew her can attest to, she would light up any room she entered.

In January 2021 Angie was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer and in March 2021 had surgery then chemo, radiation and immunotherapy. During that period the cancer patient support group that the cancer center had set up using Zoom internet video was canceled because it was to costly, Angie

got all of the patients emails on their last meeting and organized a support group that was basically the same as the one the cancer center had discontinued. Angie cared about all the other patients and did everything she could to help them. In 2022 Doctors said Angies cancer was gone but wanted her to have a hysterectomy to prevent estrogen from starting the cancer back up. 2 months after recovery from the surgery in April an early blood test had found cancer cells and the oncologist had a CT scan done in July that found the cancer had returned in her liver, lungs, and one vertebra. In the 2 months from that diagnosis until her death she did everything possible to fight against this horrible disease, she drove to Phoenix Arizona and spent 1 ½ weeks at an advanced cancer center where they took 19 tubes of blood and sent it to a genetic lab so they could learn everything possible about her cancer and devise a way to fight it, the results take 3 weeks and while waiting for them she went to Mexico for a 3 week white blood cell treatment that teaches the immune system to find and eliminate cancer cells. It takes 1-2 weeks for the immune system to learn this and start working, but she only made it 1 week after receiving the treatment and never got any benefit from it. Angie fought her cancer with everything she could, but just did not have enough time.

Angie is survived by her husband Vern of Reedsport, OR; father and mother Keith and Phyllis Jazek; father-in-law and mother-in-law Merle and Leona Hausmann; brother Brian Jazek Sr and wife Michela; nephew Brian Jazek Jr and wife Krystal; brother-in-law Tony Hausmann and wife Sandra; stepdaughter Valerie Hausmann; stepdaughter Christina Hausmann; stepson Justin Hausmann; grandchildren Joshua Morley and Sebastian Morley and numerous nieces and nephews

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Marlys June Pruitt Simons June 11, 1935 - October 2, 2023

My Mom, Molly, passed away Oct 2, 2023, from complications of lymphoma.

She had been living at Cherished Memories adult foster home in Cottage Grove OR since April 2023.

Marlys June Pruitt Simons was born June 11, 1935 at Longview Memorial Hospital, Longview WA to parents Roland Turner Pruitt and Margaret Ferguson Pruitt (Pearl). Molly was the 5th child of 6. Her siblings were Sam, Olive, Bill, Molly, George and Jane. Her brother, George, who she loved dearly, lives in Sacramento CA. When Roland and Pearl divorced, Pearl was unable to keep the family together, so Molly, at 12 years old, was sent to live at Saint Euphrasia Catholic school for girls in Seattle WA, where her older sister Olive was already living. Molly lived there until she graduated high school at the age of 17 in June of 1952. She then moved to Cottage Grove to live with Olive and her husband. In April of 1953 she married Howard A Simons. They raised four children, Marilyn, Ken, Lorrie and Howard and after 35 years of marriage were divorced in March of 1988.

Mom had a varied work history in her life, from meat wrapper for Gates Meat’s to numerous secretarial positions at different businesses and social service agencies. She liked her job with St. Vincent DePaul particularly as well as her tenure as the secretary for OLPH Catholic Church in Cottage Grove. She finished her working life at the age of 80, (she retired on the day of her 80th birthday), working as a teachers aide at OLPH preschool. Her involvement with social services did not stop with her retirement,

she remained involved with various church groups and was a volunteer for the St Vincent DePaul society In 2016 or so, after a family member did a DNA test with Ancestry.com Molly and George discovered a brother, Charles who was born in 1951 and given up for adoption by their parents. So, they have a younger brother! They have enjoyed getting to know Charlie and he had many questions for them, as you can imagine.

Mom loved her family, her community, her church, her little house on Jefferson Ave, reading and gardening, but most of all she loved her little dog Fergus. He was a great comfort and joy to her for 13 years. She also loved it when she would run into former preschool students, they always wanted to say hi to Ms Molly.

Mom is survived by her brothers, George Pruitt and Charles VanDomelen, 4 children Marilyn Vann (Dan Wilson), Ken Simons (wife April Simons), Lorrie Sweitzer (husband Doug McCauley) and Howard J Simons, (Denise Craigo). 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandsons.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Cherished Memories, Karen, Nancy, Jodi and Sam for their excellent care and love shown to Mom. A private burial was held and a celebration of life is planned for June 11, 2024, Mom’s birthday.

Rip Mom, love you.

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 | 3A SLSD from page 1A them to spare their programs,” Wilhour said. “I took a different approach by offering a solution to keep Latham open for another year. The experience motivated me to run for a board seat to make a positive difference in the community. At the time, I was actively involved with my two kids’ elementary school and board service seemed like a logical next step. Also, I attended an innovative public high school and wanted to bring some of that experience to our school district.”

Tammy Hodgkinson is a retired teacher and tireless advocate for the district’s early education program and for students who need special education programs. She grew up in South Eugene and is the youngest of five siblings. She earned a biology degree from the University of Oregon in 1990. When her fouryear-old son was diagnosed with autism she became an at-home mom to accommodate a more flexible school schedule for him.

“I wanted to serve on the school board because I’m a big believer in citizen participation.

Government isn’t something that happens to us; government IS us…all of us, working together,” Hodgkinson said. “At that time, economic challenges threatened special education programs. Seeing the despair so many SPED families felt as rumors of future cuts circulated, I thought it was important for the school board to have a member who would add this perspective.”

Colleen Valley grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and met her husband, Darby, while attending school in California. They moved to Cottage Grove in 2009, and Darby opened his acupuncture business.

She owns and operates Apothecaria, and plans to sell the business and close it on Nov. 4. She is currently enrolled in a clinical mental health counseling program at Bushnell University.

Their daughter graduated from CGHS in 2022 and

is a sophomore at Oregon Institute in Klamath Falls. Their son is a junior at CGHS. “I ran for the board to support the need for giving students a quality education,” Valley said. “I was active in my Parents Club when the Sandy Hook shooting happened. My son was the same age as the children killed and in that moment I realized my children’s teachers were a part of our family. I have never looked at teachers and our staff in the same way again. They are my heroes.”

Duane Taddei has been a Cottage Grove resident for more than two decades. He moved here from Santa Cruz County in California to help his parents with the property they owned just south of town. He drove armored trucks for five years in the San Francisco Bay area before moving to Oregon in 2002. He has worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 20 years, with 19 of those years as a locomotive engineer and serves as Union Chairman for Locomotive Engineers between Eugene and Klamath Falls.

In 1993, Taddei married his high school sweetheart, Birdella, and they have two children, who attended local schools in some capacity. Their son, Nicholas, recently completed four years in the U.S. Navy.

Their daughter, Shelby, works in Cottage Grove.

Taddei said, “I made the decision to run for the school board because I felt there was a need for a more diverse board. Seeing no one I could vote for, I decided to add my name to the ballot and give others a choice. I am so grateful for my campaign supporters who put in countless hours of volunteer time to get me elected. They passed out flyers and canvassed neighborhoods door-todoor. They were a shoulder to lean on, a brain to pick, or an ear willing to listen.”

Tina Murphy lived the first 23 years of her life in California, just north of San Francisco. Except

for two years as a Nevada resident, she has lived the rest of her life in Lane County, and for the last decade as a Grover. As a high school graduate she attended college for three years. To make ends meet, her work experience is eclectic: food industry deli/bakery jobs were her favorites, newspaper delivery, office work, night janitorial work, and in agricultural fields.

“I ran for the school board because I became aware of struggles people were having with school district policies and, when they asked me to run, I accepted the challenge,” Murphy said.

Sherry Duerst-Higgins, was a small town girl who grew up on a 600acre ranch in Lorane as the oldest of seven siblings. She was one of 23 graduates in her Crow High School graduation class. She moved to Cottage Grove in 1975 and resides on Mosby Creek.

She became a local realtor 32 years ago and has an impressive resume of community service that includes the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and Community Sharing among many others. She holds leadership positions with the Oregon School Boards Association, the Oregon School Sports Association, and is the only school board member on the Lane Educational Service District Board. Her three children and two grandchildren are Cottage Grove High School graduates. She has three grandchildren currently attending the district’s schools.

“My involvement with the booster club and my children’s activities gave me an insight into the district and I believed I could make a positive difference by serving on the board,” Duerst-Higgins said. “In the past three plus decades, I’ve learned a great deal by serving with board members who share my passion for student success.”

Joe Tucker grew up in Cottage Grove and attended Bohemia Elementary, Lincoln Middle School and CGHS. He

married his high school sweetheart 32 years ago.

They have two children, who are both married now. Their son and daughter-in-law are both teachers at CGHS. Their daughter and son-in-law live in Newport, Oregon.

She is in her second year of nursing school and he is in the Coast Guard and is stationed at Yaquina Bay. Tucker ran his own roofing business for 22 years then spent four years as a safety officer with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

He currently works as a safety manager for a commercial roofing company. Tucker also spent six years as Living Faith Assembly’s youth pastor and is a former Pop Warner football coach.

“I ran for the school board because I believe the district needs to get back to the basics of teaching and encouraging parents to be involved so they can have a voice in what is being taught to their children,” Tucker said. “To me, serving on the school board is about preparing students for their future and supporting the teachers, staff and parents in the education of their children.”

Next week: A profile on the district, the challenges the South Lane School District faces this school year and each board member shares memorable moments that make their volunteer service worthwhile.

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ment of City Hall. The system will be capable of storing all the City’s files with additional space for future file retention.

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4A | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: GSANTANA@CGSENTINEL.COM / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

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LETTERS (Editor’s Note: Submissions are always welcome as part of our goal to encourage community discussion and exchange of perspectives.)

A Letter to Our Next Cottage Grove City Manager

Dear Future City Manager, Maybe you already live nearby and are familiar with our unique city.

Maybe you are googling “Cottage Grove” to see what pops up. As a devoted City Councilor and a passionate resident of Cottage Grove, Oregon, I write today to extend a warm welcome and to convey the profound love and admiration we have for our city.

As a solutions-focused working mother and wife, I hope you will share in my commitment to public service. I hope that you will join me and share my dedication to ensure that Cottage Grove is a safe place where all our children and family members can live, play, and thrive.

Cottage Grove is a place where generations have built their lives, nurtured their families, and built a true sense of belonging. It is a community where the warmth of its people, the richness of its history, and the natural beauty of its surroundings continue to embroider the larger canvas of Oregon.

As you embark on this leg of your personal and professional journey, I urge you to embrace the unique qualities that make Cottage Grove special.

Come on down to our historic downtown. We have not one, not two, but THREE lovely bookstores. See a live performance at the Cottage Theatre or Opal Center for the Arts and Education. People will say hello and welcome a bit of conversation and human connection as you grocery shop. Let’s work together to preserve our city’s character and enhance its vitality. Let’s ensure our city remains a hub for gathering busi-

ness, entrepreneurship, arts, and culture.

Cottage Grove’s natural resources and beauty are treasures that we hold dear. From the enchanting Row River Trail to the awe-inspiring Coast Fork Willamette River, our surroundings support a deep connection to nature and the land on which we thrive. I implore you to prioritize environmental stewardship, protecting our green spaces, and exploring sustainable and resilient initiatives that preserve our environment and ways of life for future generations.

Furthermore, I invite you to foster a culture of connection, where all voices are heard, valued, and respected. Cottage Grove is a diverse community, and it is in this diversity that we find our strength. Let us work together to create a city that celebrates our differences, strives for equality, and ensures that everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

With your entrance as our new city manager, we embark on a new chapter. A chapter where our collective love for Cottage Grove can shape an even brighter future. The challenges are many, but together we can do great things. Let’s get to work!

Sincerely, — Alexandria Dreher, Cottage Grove, Ore

Concerned Community Member

Sentinel Editor, The “recall” people keep saying “dusk to dawn” is the answer to dealing with our homeless situation.

Does that mean the city offers shelter to the homeless during the night, but once dawn arrives, they have to pack up their belongings and leave? How is that helping the situation?

Where will they go during the day?

It sounds like the recall people are hoping the homeless will tire of having to pack up every morning and will just leave town and go somewhere else. I’ve heard them say the homeless should go

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Anywhere but here. How is that helping the situation?

That sounds like giving up to me. Make them go away and the problem will go away. But it won’t. And recalling city councilors won’t make the problem go away either. I guess this problem is just too hard for the recall people to face head on. They want to throw out the votes already cast and force us all to see and do things their way. But how do they know things will get better? There is no guarantee the replacement councilors will have answers.

The people of Cottage Grove are smarter than that. We’ve always come together to fix problems.

Even the hard ones. Even when we don’t agree. But that can’t happen as long as a few people want to force us all to do things their way. That’s why I am against this recall. The citizens of Cottage Grove voted in November for the people they wanted to represent them, that’s how our system works. Let’s not change it!

Respectfully submitted, — Debra Monsive, Cottage Grove, Ore.

So-Called Recall

Sentinel Editor, Who are these so-called Save the Grove people anyway? All I hear from them is whining. They

don’t like this, and they don’t like that, so they are telling us all to ignore our majority vote and recall three city councilors. As if that will solve any problem.

If we allow this recall, then who’s to stop endless recalls in the future? Anytime anyone on the city council casts a vote that someone doesn’t like they will run the risk of recall.

Who would want to hold elected office knowing that?

Our city councilors are folks who volunteer to serve. They are doing their best to fulfill their oath of office. If you don’t like what they are doing, then don’t recall them, vote them out.

Ask yourself how anything will improve without a permanent city manager and cutting our city government nearly in half.

Are you aware that if only one councilor is unable to attend a council meeting, there won’t be a quorum if this recall effort is successful?

Recalling them says to the majority of voters, “You vote doesn’t count” and “What we want is more important than what you want.” That doesn’t sit right with me. Let’s do what we’ve always done and vote for the candidate we think will do the best job. Don’t recall them!

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6A | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL GENERAL from page 2A William Pittenger’s book, “The Great Locomotive Chase” was first preserved in Tennessee, then, after a lengthy court battle, it now sits at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Ga. The Yonah, a third engine used in the filming, arrived from Hood River, which was used in a stunt with only one take, where it goes over a trestle, in flames, in pursuit of The General.

Construction of a 300 ft. long trestle began at a point about 1000 yards above the Culp Creek store on Row River. The crew was looking to film a single take for the film’s climax as well, where advertisements in The Sentinel ran, seeking 500 extras for the shot.

Keaton’s All Star Crew In the July 1, 1926 edition of The Sentinel, Keaton gave it’s editor a thesis on the camera operator’s important role in picture filming, giving details of the equipment they use, how stunts are filmed to minimize risk, and camera effects which could be done on the spot, using multiple exposures.

The General’s main camera crew consisted of Dev Jennings, first cameraman, Bert Haines, second cameraman, Elmer Ellsworth, assistant camera, and Byron Houck, who handled the still photography.

Haines and Houck were considered star players of Keaton’s baseball team during downtime. It’s no wonder that Keaton’s Hollywood Stars defeated the locals on every occasion during their games at Kelly Field.

Keaton’s crew found downtime from filming then at a swimming hole near the steel bridge over Row River during hot days, but on most days, the game was baseball, and it was played before, during, and after production on set. Other baseball players on the team included Mike Donlin, who played with the 1905 World Series champions, New York Giants and Edward Lee Foster of the Cleveland Naps. Keaton would always serve as shortstop, where he could show off the acrobatic skills he applied since his vaudeville days in Muskegon.

Marion Mack, the film’s co-star, was a favorite of Cottage Grove folks, as she regularly dressed in overalls, with her curls tucked inside a cap, riding her bike into town.

Mack’s down to earth spirit resonated deeply with residents, her picture appearing on the front page of The Sentinel four times during the movie’s production. Later, she longed to return to the area, remembering her admirers, and reportedly having a mental crisis when she returned to Hollywood after filming was completed. Mack retired after her next film, Alice

in Movieland in 1927.

Mishaps and Unions Precautions were taken during filming, but injuries were frequent on and off the set.

Keaton was hit by an exploding cannon, throwing him to the ground.

Mack was burned while sitting in the cab of The General and a horse nearly trampled her, only tearing her dress. Cameraman Ellsworth fractured his arm after dinner at Hotel Bartell. Fires were set off accidentally through sparks coming from the engines. A gun sent powder into casting director Harry Barnes’ face, who came out of his shirt on the explosion’s impact.

James Walsh fractured his hand on a carriage wheel.

Local resident and extra, Boone Shortridge, hit with a rifle on his chest, causing bruising, almost drowned in another scene. And a 14-year-old boy nearly fell to his death from a tree when he took position to watch a ballgame at Kelly Field.

Buster Keaton Productions, Inc. and Keaton were sued in a suit filed by Fred Lowry, who sought $2900 on account of an injured foot that was run over by a train’s car wheel.

Lowry alleged the train was unsafe because it was too authentic to the real Civil War cars used, and safety appliances were missing. Keaton and the plaintiff later settled out of court.

Unions were also made on set with Mike Graves, assistant to Bert Jackson, who married local Cottage Grove high school girl, Delta Hopper. Hopper had recently won attention in The Sentinel by winning a prize for an essay that was printed weeks before the film crew’s arrival.

The couple was reportedly “kidnapped” by the film crew and taken to The Grey Goose, where Keaton surrounded them with a screen, and harangued the crowd for a quarter each to peek inside.

Walter Woodard met Dutee Fisher Ely during the film of The General.

Casey Woodard, grandson of the couple recently said to The Sentinel, “Each living member of my family... none of us would be here were it not Mr. Keaton, having been run out of the South, in search of some other place willing to welcome his crew and him to make a movie about the civil war. Pure fate!”

Dutee was age 25 and Walter was 38 when they met in the lobby of the Cottage Grove Hotel.

Hearing of a movie being filmed and a call for extras, Ely traveled in her father’s automobile, from their Mohawk Valley home, east of Springfield, to Cottage Grove.

No freeway then, It was a one-hour journey. Dutee and Walter married soon thereafter.

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Culp Creek’s Most Expensive Day The city was practically deserted for the filming of the big burning trestle; thousands of people were reported to be at the site during the time of filming.

Timbers from the bridge had been sawn down to aid in the fiery destruction, the dynamite was set in place. At 3:00 p.m., after many delays, multiple hand-cranked cameras began rolling on scaffolding opposite the action on the river. With Houck and others, including Cottage Grove local, N.J. Nelson Jr. who helped operate a camera, action was called, and the engine took an iconic, cinematic spill.

Keaton was satisfied with the single shot, the cost totaling $730k today, an astounding amount then and now.

With the film’s biggest scene completed, at the end of the eight week shoot, the Cottage Grove Lions and the Chamber of Commerce organized a picnic with Chinese lanterns hung at the city park and a dance at the armory, later in the evening for Keaton and his company.

The entertainment given at the dance at no other time had so many distinguished and versatile entertainers from the vaudeville era such as Glen Cavender, Earl Mohan, and Buster’s father, Joe Keaton.

See America First An interesting footnote arose August 2, 1926, when Keaton’s crew soon departed from the city, it was announced that the Dupont Film Corporation expressed interest in shooting a travelog titled, “See America First,” in Cottage Grove. A producer reportedly leased 28 rooms at Hotel Bartell, announcing the company’s arrival on the 15th, allegedly also attracting the attention of Western star Tom Mix to film in the region.

According to reports, a 22-year-old man, George Robinson, was approached by the Dupont “movie people”, contracted at $10 per day, and ordered to find booze for the movie actors. Robinson said, rather than lose his job, he drove to

Portland and secured 19 gallons of whiskey. On his way back, Robinson became suspicious of the deal, left his car in Portland, and instead, brought the booze back in a rented car with a passenger, H.L. Baimbridge, 25, who was dropped off before Robinson arrived in Cottage Grove.

Robinson and Baimbridge were soon apprehended by prohibition officers, in a scheme that involved a phony “movie” producer and workers employed to grade up a street where a movie village was to be erected. Properties nearby were fixed up to appear like film sets, including placing trees, gates and fences, and other preparations made to appear as if the company was indeed filming a movie.

A preliminary hearing was set in Eugene where Baimbridge pleaded guilty, was fined $500 and sentenced to three months in jail. Robinson however, pleaded not guilty and was released on bail of $1000, the equivalent of $17k today.

Resurrecting The General Keaton returned to Cottage Grove with Houck, Mack, and around fifteen others, including the newlyweds, driving up from Hollywood again for two weeks to shoot fill-in scenes after smoke forced production to stop in early August.

Filming resumed at Culp Creek in September, which meant baseball would too for the Keaton company.

Lloyd Williams, Cottage Grove Historical Society Committee Chair for the annual Buster Keaton Film Night said, “Buster loved baseball. I believe baseball was the most important thing to him as a young person. As a movie director, Buster often chose to fill a personnel vacancy with a guy who could play baseball. And Byron Houck was one of those guys.”

The Anderson & Middleton team again faced the Hollywood all-stars, with Houck as pitcher, who came out on top in one game, but pulled a charley horse in another, having Keaton run the bases for Houck due to the cramp.

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The cost of the film and marketing soared to nearly $1 million once production ceased. Its premiere was favored in Cottage Grove by Buster, but it was out of his hands, the studio preferred Portland.

Previews in Los Angeles were well received in November and posters showcasing the old Texas, laying in the water at Culp Creek, were now reproduced into magazines and newspapers.

Tokyo and Portland were the first to show The General in a worldwide premiere during Christmas week, 1926, a small delegation of Cottage Grove residents was at the Portland screening. A slip up in booking led to the film first being shown in Corvallis, and the movie finally opened in Cottage Grove on Jan. 25, 1927, at William Morelock’s Arcade Theatre to sold-out shows.

Levity in The General brought complaints, mainly from critics who at first, saw the revisionist history in the movie as inaccurate. Although it attracted diverse audiences, in comparison to the film’s budget versus box office receipts, the film was considered a flop. It proved to be the last film where Keaton had complete artistic control, and although he made several other big hits like Steamboat Bill Jr. and The Cameraman in 1928, it would be the peak of Buster’s career.

The General however, continues to chug along in popular culture, slowly but surely, rising in critics polls and lists as one of the best movies ever made.

As it’s reevaluated by film scholars, the attention to detail in The General is inspiring, its authenticity is virtually unparalleled to films from the era.

One critic stated that The General is perhaps the most beautiful movie ever made, while others state that the film is perhaps the greatest masterpiece from the silent era.

In 1954, the film entered public domain, its renaissance came first at international movie festivals and later on television. Over time, Buster considered The General his best work, stating his ambition to make the film came out of staying true to the material. It entered the National Film Registry’s prestigious list of preserved films in its initial year, 1989, in company with Casablanca, Singing in the Rain, Citizen Kane, Gone with the Wind, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and the Wizard of Oz. Howard Tharpe and Connie Huston painted a mural for the film, on the corner of Highway 99 and Main Street in Cottage Grove, using the iconic image of Keaton positioned face first on The General’s cowcatcher, an image likely snapped by Byron Houck, who worked on the film as a still photographer.

Keaton’s career later suffered from a series of poor choices and alcoholism but, it was resurrected in the 50’s and 60’s with the help of television appearances, movie cameos, retrospectives, and filmmakers such as Orson Welles, Lucille Ball, and Peter Bogdanovich, who considered Keaton one of the greatest filmmakers.

Keaton received an honorary Academy Award in 1960 for his pioneering work in cinema.

The Cottage Grove Historical Society will hold its annual Buster Keaton Film Night, where Keaton’s work will be shown on 16mm film, at the Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 7 p.m. for $5. Short films and the feature, Parlor, Bedroom and Bath (1931) will be the main attraction, an early sound film from Keaton, after he signed with MGM. Local historian, Lloyd Williams, will introduce and host the show. Snacks and drinks will be offered.

Houck’s Denouement But whatever happened to Byron Houck? In our next article, we trace him coming back to Cottage Grove in the 1950s, where he decided to retire in Dorena, got involved with the Western Oregon Exposition board as Chairman of Construction and helped raise the existing barns at the site, opening August 1956.

SPORTS & LIFESTYLE Friday, October 20, 2023

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By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - As the Cottage Grove Lions volleyball team is wrapping up their regular season, the team will look to finish strong.

The Lions, who went 4-18 overall with a 13-53 set record, and finished ranked 23rd in the final OSAA rankings in 2022 appear to have improved immensely in 2023.

At The Sentinel’s time of press, according to the OSAA, in 2023, Cottage Grove holds an 8-10 overall record, not including several tournament games held throughout the season, with a set record of 25-29. They are also ranked 12th in the OSAA rankings.

The Lions faced off with a North Bend Bulldogs team that was 4th in the OSAA rankings on October 9. Cottage Grove fell to the Bulldogs 3-0 on September 20. The Lions got off to a strong start in round two against North Bend, taking set one 2522.

“We did a lot of talk about self-fulfilling prophesy and what we are saying to ourselves in our heads when we go into a game and what the effect of saying in your head that ‘we are going to lose this game’ vs. ‘we are going to win this game’ can have on you,” Lions coach Abby Ladd said.

“The last time we played them, I think we just assumed, ‘oh they are ranked higher than us,

Cottage Grove volleyball celebrated senior Caitlin Miller on October 11. Pictured with Miller are parents Tracy and David (right) and Millers former SVA coach, Courtney McGowen (right). (Photo by Kyle McGowen) they are going to win.’ We make key plays down the are going to go out and stretch that saw them earn give It our best effort and the 3-2 victory, after winplay to win. They did a ning set five 15-10.

“They [Cottage Grove] much better job of coming into it with that kind came back fighting and of mindset and energy this they pushed. At the end of game. That’s why I think the day, yes, North Bend we took the first set,” won. I think we absolutely have the potential to beat Ladd continued.

Despite the strong start them and when we play to the game, the Lions them on Thursday again were unable to build on next week in the league the momentum in set two, playoff, we are going to falling 25-17 and then lost go in and fight again. The girls are going to walk set three 25-12.

“We came into the sec- onto the court and know ond set, and we didn’t that they can beat them, have that fight. It’s almost hopefully not taking it to like they took that second five [sets],” Ladd said.

Sophomore Mariah Baiand third set off” Ladd said. “It was really hard ley led the Lions with 11 for them to come back kills and 34 pass attempts with that energy that they against the Bulldogs. needed to push forward. Sophomore Taylor BenFortunately, they [Cottage nett had 7 kills, 28 pass Grove] were able to bring attempts, and led the Lions with the most points it in the fourth set.”

Cottage Grove tied on serves. Junior Shaelyne things up, winning set four Timm also had 7 kills for 25-22, setting the stage for Cottage Grove in the loss.

Two days later, the Lia five-set showdown with a top five team in the state. ons celebrated senior North Bend was able to night before their game

Sophomore Mariah Bailey goes for the kill against the Junction City Tigers on October 11. Bailey led the Lions with 11 kills in the Lions win. (Photo by Kyle McGowen) with the Junction City Tigers. With just one senior to celebrate, the Lions show much promise for the future. The team was able to honor its lone senior, Caitlin Miller, before the game began. Miller is currently injured and was unable to play.

The Lions came out firing, building a quick 1910 lead in set one against the Tigers.

“We did a good job of keeping the momentum on our side. We set the goal of getting the first ball side out. Any time they got the ball we wanted to get it back on the first serve from them, also pushing two points every time we had first serve. If we could always get two points after we get the serve and we are never letting them score a point off of theirs, then it gives us the momentum and energy off of our side,” Ladd said.

The Lions struggled to

keep momentum on their side in set two, trailing 4-8 to start.

“We have a bad habit amongst all of us on the team of thinking it’s going to be easy after taking a win in a set. We talked about it in the huddle before the game, remember what you would feel like if you go back into a game if you just lost a set. You are going to come out fighting, working harder than you did. For some reason it still takes the girls by surprise,” Ladd said.

Cottage Grove rallied back to even things up at 13 and went on to take control with a 16-15 advantage a few minutes later. The Lions never looked back and took set two 2519. While the Lions and Tigers were close in set three, Cottage Grove was able to take it 25-18 and the match 3-0.

Bailey had 11 kills and 12 pass attempts in the

win for Cottage Grove.

Bennett had 6 kills, sophomore Jayda Bruner had 19 pass attempts, while junior Jocelyn Torralba scored 11 points off of serves.

The Lions then played in the Marshfield Tournament, where they won the consolation bracket. Cottage Grove played Marist on Tuesday night, October 17, following The Sentinel’s time of print.

“We still are focused on improving every day, getting better, and being more prepared to play stronger, harder hitting teams. Every time we get the opportunity to play teams like that, we get better, and we’ve proven that.

Looking towards Marist I think the girls are going to be able to go into it with confidence,” Ladd said.

Cottage Grove was scheduled to begin their run in the league playoffs on Thursday, October 19.

Partly cloudy sighs: Weather a Creswell sanctuary houses mixed bag for eclipse watchers Guinness Records tallest cow

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By Chris M Lehman, Nathan Wilk, KLCC The 2023 annular eclipse, as seen in northern Klamath County.

People headed outside Saturday morning in communities across a swath of western and southern Oregon, with the goal of witnessing a rare celestial event: an “annular” eclipse of the sun.

An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun but is at a point in its orbit where it cannot fully obscure the sun. This creates a “ring of fire” around the edge of the moon, requiring viewers to wear eye-protection at all times.

Unless, of course, you can’t see the sun at all, which was the case for many hopeful eclipse-watchers.

While rain largely stayed out of the area, forecasters had predicted cloud-cover in much of western Oregon, and those predictions largely turned out to be correct.

Parts of the Willamette Valley were completely socked-in by fog Saturday

People looking towards the sky. Many are wearing eclipse glasses. People attending a viewing party at the Eugene Science Center donned special glasses in anticipation of seeing the annular eclipse. (Nathan Wilk/KLCC) morning.

But in places, the clouds parted just enough to allow brief glimpses of the drama in the sky.

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were held in communities ranging from the coast to southern Oregon.

In Eugene, hundreds of people stood on the lawn

of the Eugene Science Center, which held a “viewing party.”

Rick, a Eugene resident in his 70s, said he didn’t think he’d live to see an event like this again.

“You get an opportunity to see something once in a lifetime, if you can experience it, you do,” he said. “It’s a natural thing of the universe that we don’t have control over, but we get to experience and appreciate or fear.”

The eclipse was obscured by clouds at first.

But then, a hole opened up in the sky and people in

CRESWELL, Ore. Misty Moore was born passionate about animals, so in 2016 she opened Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary in Creswell, Oregon as a haven for rescued farm animals.

“The animals in our care are ambassadors for all farmed animals,” said Misty. “Their stories of survival impact visitors and are a testament to hope and healing. Our dedicated volunteers are a vital part of our rescue community. They show genuine love to all of the residents and are an important part of helping them overcome their fear of humans.”

How dedicated are Misty and her husband, Robert?

“Donations only cover ⅓ of our $3,000 monthly costs.” said Misty. “The rest is covered by our personal income.”

The current Guinness Book of World Records world’s tallest cow is 6 feet 1 inches at his withers. Romeo, a resident

Yael Oppenheimer, a volunteer at Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary, poses with Romeo, the Worlds’ Tallest Cow (Courtesy photo) of Welcome Home, is 6 feet, 3 ⅜ inches at his withers! He’s clearly a winner! They’ve contacted Guinness to affirm that Romeo is indeed the tallest cow. Their application has been accepted, so they are closer to having him confirmed as the world’s tallest.

“Romeo is a gentle giant who was rescued at ten-days-old,” said Misty. “He was confined to a veal crate, the size

of a doghouse. His rescuer brought him to our Sanctuary. This steer is a lover, handsome, intelligent and sensitive, thus his name, Romeo. As an adult he consumes 100 pounds of hay a day. He also loves grain, fruits and veggies and is looking for sponsors to keep his ‘snackies’ coming!

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Upcoming conversation to focus on housing and belonging

By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Cottage Grove Library’s Head Librarian Natasha Chitow selected two of Oregon Humanities topics to host this month in the Community Center’s Shepherd Room, the final event will occur on Wednesday.

The Loneliness and Aging Housing and Belonging: Wednesday, October 24, at 6 p.m.

Housing and homelessness are a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities with-

in our state. Many people experienced housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the current crisis. This conversation explores common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness/ homelessness and seeks to answer the question, How do we decide who “belongs” in our community?

Chitow selected this topic because Cottage Grove has a nearly 100-percent occupancy making it difficult for people to find affordable housing locally. She believes there has been a huge uptick in Cottage Grove residents since 2016. Some people

moved here from other places, such as displaced wildfire victims from other communities. Others are former residents moving back.

“I thought this is a timely topic for a community conversation,” Chitow said. “We have a significant housing shortage, not just here but everywhere. A combination of high rents, stagnant wages, and growing inflation has created housing insecurity that requires some people to rent rooms or do couch-surfing among friends and relatives. It is especially difficult for seniors to keep a roof over their heads.”

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all have challenges that increase as we age. She hopes these two community conversations will motivate local residents to explore these timely topics, learn something about each other and explore opportunities to take action to continue to address these issues in our community.

Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Oregon Humanities, formerly the Oregon Council for the Humanities, was established in 1971 and is one of five statewide partners of the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Biden administration to send $7B for clean hydrogen hubs in 16 states

By Jacob Fischler Oregon Capital Chronicle The Biden administration is directing $7 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to build seven regional hydrogen power hubs in 16 states, the White House announced Friday.

The projects, each of which is a cluster of assets that produce and process hydrogen fuel as an alternative to fossil fuels, will benefit the climate, the economy and U.S. energy security, administration officials told reporters Thursday. Officials previewed the announcement on the condition they not be named.

“Advancing clean hydrogen is essential to achieving the President’s vision of a strong clean energy economy that strengthens

energy security, bolsters domestic manufacturing, creates healthier communities, and delivers new jobs and economic opportunities across the nation,” a news release from the White House said.

Congress approved the funding as part of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law early in President Joe Biden’s term in 2021.

The projects will have assets in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Minnesota, South Dakota, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Montana, California, Delaware, Texas, North Dakota and Illinois. A hub based in Houston could “perhaps” involve Louisiana, an administration official said.

Hydrogen fuel is an important part of the administration’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050,

the White House said.

Clean hydrogen is especially important for the most difficult sectors to decarbonize, including heavy-duty transportation and chemical, steel, and cement manufacturing, according to the release.

The hubs are expected to reduce carbon emissions by 25 million metric tons each year, the equivalent of 5.5 million gas-powered cars, the White House said. The projects will contribute about one-third of the administration’s clean hydrogen goal.

The administration projects the seven hubs will create tens of thousands of jobs and would prompt more than $40 billion in private investment, an administration official said Thursday.

Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm are scheduled to make an

appearance in Philadelphia on Friday to announce a hub based there.

The projects includes a Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub which encompasses eastern Washington, northeast Oregon and parts of Montana. This hub will produce hydrogen exclusively from renewable energy sources, according to the news release. Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy. We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, what’s happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions.

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Senior Meals Program reopening more café 60 locations EUGENE, Ore. - Senior Meals Program, Senior & Disability Services is excited to announce the reopening of more Senior Meals Program Café 60s locations in Lane County. The program, part of Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), has been on hiatus for the past three years. Café 60s provide a dine-in experience to Lane County seniors who might otherwise go hungry.

Northwest Neighbors (Eugene) reopened on July 31. It operates on Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. at 1221 Jacobs Drive, Eugene.

Oakridge reopened on September 5. It operates on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at church of the Nazarene at 48187 Highway 58, Oakridge.

Junction City reopened on September 6. It operates on Monday and Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Viking Sal Senior Center at 245 W. 5th Avenue, Junction City.

Creswell reopened on September 18. It operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Cresview Villa at 350 S. 2nd Street, Creswell.

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The eclipse lasted more than two hours, but the most dramatic moment—the annularity—was over in about four minutes.

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All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Date and First Published: 10/13/23. /s/ GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. Publication Dates: October 13, 20 & 27, 2023.

declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $233,433.14, together with accrued interest in the sum of $24,886.02 through August 31, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 4% per annum from September 1, 2023, plus the sum of $11,245.97 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns.

WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on January 17, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established

by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance of the Lane County Courthouse, located at 125 East 8th Avenue, in the City of Eugene, OR, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee‘s fees and attorney‘s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs – ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com/janeway_law_firm.

In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word „grantor“ includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words „trustee“ and „beneficiary“ include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemi-

cal components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 09-01-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www. logs.com/janeway_law_firm Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647 JLF 23-128645 NPP0440754 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 10/06/2023, 10/13/2023, 10/20/2023, 10/27/2023.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Gerald Henry Bleedorn, Estate No. 23PB08794 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 03, 2023, Diane Sandberg has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four

PUBLIC NOTICE JLF 23-128645 TRUSTEE‘S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Sherri Miller, single person, whose address is 194 Lynnbrook Drive, Eugene, OR 97404 as grantor to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Lenders of America, LLC, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated July 28, 2017, recorded July 28, 2017, in the mortgage records of Lane County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2017-037161, Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Lot 151, LYNNBROOK, as platted and recorded in Book 64, Page 28, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon. ALSO: The Westerly 2.0 feet of Lot 152, LYNNBROOK, as platted and recorded in Book 64, Pages 28, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, when measured parallel with 2.0 feet distant at right angles from the most Southernly West line of said Lot 152, in Lane County, Oregon.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 194 Lynnbrook Drive, Eugene, OR 97404. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor‘s failure to pay when due the following sums: Delinquent Monthly payments from January 1, 2021 in the sum of $51,597.23, and monthly payments in the amount of $1,627.32 from September 1, 2023, plus the sum of $91.00 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/ or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has

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All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Renee Klein has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JUDITH VAN DER KAAY, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB09101. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Willamette NW Law Firm, LLC, 735 W. 7thAvenue, Eugene, OR 97402, or they may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or from the Personal Representative’s attorney.

DATED and first Published: 10/20/2023. /s/ Renee Klein, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Troy E. Bromley has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Diane Lee Bromley, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08679. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from the first date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative c/o 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, OR 97477, or they may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the above-entitled Court or from the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative’s attorneys, Thorp Purdy, et al DATED and first published: October 20, 2023. /s/ Troy E. Bromley, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: October 20, 27 & November 3, 2023.

AUCTION NOTICE COTTAGE GROVE MINI STORAGE, 1520 HWY 99 N, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424.

AUCTION: November 4, 2023.

PROMPTLY AT 11:00 A.M. COTTAGE GROVE MINI STORAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORS 87.162 WILL OFFER FOR PUBLIC AUCTION THE FOLLOWING UNITS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT AND OTHER FEES. Michael Lund D-304 James Burdett F-128 & B-338 UNLESS PAYMENT IN FULL IS MADE BEFORE TIME OF AUCTION @ 1520 HWY 99 N COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424.

SEALED BIDS ON ENTIRE UNIT DUE IN OFFICE AT 11:30 A.M. „CASH ONLY“. BID DATE: November 4, 2023. Publication Dates: October 20 & 27, 2023.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Successor Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the follo-

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wing information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: The Estate of Raymond A. Gregory, by and through Jeffery D. Gregory, Personal Representative of the Estate of Raymond A. Gregory Original Trustee & Address: George L. Derr, P.C., Attorney at Law, 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401 Successor Trustee & Address: Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness, & Wilkinson, P.C., 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, OR 97477 Beneficiary: Larry L. Given 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The property covered by the Trust Deed is real property and improvements thereon commonly known as 86737 Territorial Highway, Veneta, Oregon 97487, map and taxlot no. 18-05-18-00-00800, tax account no. 0749125, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the quarter section corner between Sections 7 and 18 of Township 18 South, Range 5 West of the Willamette Meridian, running thence South 12.00 chains, thence West parallel to the North line of Section 18 for 36.45 chains to the center of the County Road, thence North 25° 05’ East along the center of the County Road 13.25 chains to the North line of Section 18 and thence East along the North line of said Section 18 for 30.84 chains to the place of beginning, all in Lane County, Oregon.

EXCEPT: Beginning at the quarter section corner between Section 7 and Section 18 of Township 18 South, Range 5 West of the Willamette Meridian, thence South 12 chains, thence West and parallel to the North line of Section 18, 36.45 chains to the center of the County Road, which is the True Point of Beginning of this description, thence East and parallel with the North line of Section 18, 450 feet to the point, thence North 300 feet to a point, thence West to the center line of the County Road, thence South 25° 05’ West along the center line of County Road to the place of beginning, all in Lane County, Oregon.

EXCEPTING all timber as conveyed to Willamette Industries by timber deed Recorded December 18, 1998, Reel 2496R, Reception No. 98101169, Lane County Oregon Records.

3. RECORDING. The recording information for the Trust Deed is: Date Recorded: August 16, 2019 Book and Page or Instrument No. 2019-035175 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay when due upon demand the indebtedness of a Promissory Note dated August 9, 2019 and secured by said Deed of Trust. As a result of Grantor’s default, Beneficiary declares all sums secured under said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable.

5. AMOUNT DUE. The sum owing on the Promissory Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Unpaid principal balance of $212,000.00, plus the cost of any advances by Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, plus foreclosure attorney fees and

costs.

6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Successor Trustee hereby states that the above property will be sold to satisfy the obligations that the Deed of Trust secures.

7. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE. The sale will be held: Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m., Place: The reception area of the law firm of Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., located at 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon 97477 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. The right exists under ORS 86.778 to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by paying the entire amount then due, together with costs, trustee’s fees and attorney fees, and by curing any other default complained of in this notice of default, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale.

NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS Without limiting the Successor Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Successor Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in the manufacturing of methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION NOTICE The Successor Trustee (also referred to herein as “we” or “us”) is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the Beneficiary named in this Notice of Sale (also referred to as the „creditor“) and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This debt is owed to the creditor in the amount described in the notice. Under some circumstances, you may receive more than one copy of this notice.

Unless you dispute the validity of this debt, or any portion thereof, within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice, we will assume the debt to be valid. If you notify us in writing within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or (if applicable) a copy of a judgment against you and a copy of the verification or (if applicable) the judgment will be mailed to you. We will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the creditor named above, if you notify us in writing within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice that you request such information.

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lance LeFever, Attorney, (541) 747-3354.

Dated October 20, 2023.

THORP, PURDY, JEWETT, URNESS & WILKINSON, P.C., By:/s/ Lance A. LeFever.

Lance A. LeFever, OSB# 993098, Its Secretary. Publication Dates: October 20, 27, November 3 & 10, 2023.

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 23-00256OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Oonah B. Horn, as grantor, to WFG National Title Insurance Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated June 25, 2019, recorded July 1, 2019, in the records of Lane County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2019-026320, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: The East 6.0 feet of Lot 5 and all of Lot 4, Block 10, and the West 16.0 feet of Lot 3, Block 10, E.E. KEPNER’S ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 4, Page 48, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: that part conveyed to the State of Oregon by and through its State Highway Commission by deed recorded October 15, 1956, Reception No. 96865, Lane County Oregon Deed Records, in Lane County, Oregon.

APN: 17-03-26-4204901/0223808 Commonly known as: 934 Olympic St., Springfield, OR 97477 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above-described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $44,276.94 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $219,983.46 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to-

wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which became due on March 1, 2021, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on January 31, 2024 at the hour of 01:00 PM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact Auction.com at (800) 2802832 or www.auction.com. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued

by Affinia Default Services, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the

sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Affinia Default Services, LLC may be deemed to be a debt collector and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. File No.: 23-00256OR Dated: 09/11/2023 Affinia Default Services, LLC By: /s/ Samantha Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Foreclosure Processor Trustee’s Mailing Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone Number: (503) 836-3799 Trustee’s Physical Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 10151 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 490 Clackamas, OR 97015 Email: inquiries@affiniadefault.com NPP0440513 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 10/20/2023, 10/27/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/10/2023

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Call your bank directly or visit their website via your browser.

Keep your contact details, security preferences, and account alerts current.

This includes updating your phone number and email address as needed, and enabling push alerts on your mobile banking app. This enables your bank to contact you quickly if suspicious activity is noted or questionable charges are made. Also, change your passwords regularly and use different ones for different accounts; length is better than complexity when it comes to passwords. And use two-factor authentication for an added layer of security. This requires you to enter two pieces of information, such as a password and a code, to access an account.

Monitor your accounts and credit. Review your bank statements or online

transactions regularly. If you see a transaction you d o n ’t recognize, report it promptly. The earlier you can catch fraudu l e n t charges, the better. If you bank online or regularly check your accounts using your bank’s mobile app, you may be more apt to see something that doesn’t look right.

“Knowledge is power. You’ll be able to spot suspicious activity early on by regularly checking your banking and credit accounts,” says Neal Brown, EVP/Market Region Manager at Umpqua Bank. “You can also help ensure that fraud and ID theft don’t go unnoticed by getting a copy of your credit report from all three bureaus at least once a year.”

Use secure websites.

When shopping online, ensure the website is secure.

Look for “https” in the URL and a padlock symbol in the browser bar. Also, keep your browsers updated, and be wary of using public Wi-Fi networks. If you’re trying to save money by shopping for used goods on online marketplaces, do your due diligence. Read seller reviews. Meet in public places. And if something sounds too good to be true, move on.

Mind your mail. Request paperless billing and statements to cut down on the paper mail you receive containing account numbers and private information.

If you travel, put a hold on your mail or have someone trusted pick it up for you.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for any missing bills or statements and take action as soon as possible.

If you think you are a victim of fraud or identity theft, contact your bank immediately.

Umpqua Bank customers can call us at (866) 486-7782.

League of Oregon Cities names Board of Directors for 2024

EUGENE, Ore. – The League of Oregon Cities’ (LOC) membership elected its 2024 board of directors on October 14 during its 98th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, which was held at the Graduate hotel in Eugene.

The following are the city officials that were named to the LOC’s governing board for the calendar year 2024. Officials new to the board appear in bold text.

President: Dave Drotzmann, Mayor, Hermiston Vice President: Jessica Engelke, Mayor, North Bend Treasurer: Travis Stovall, Mayor, Gresham Past President: Steve Callaway, Mayor, Hillsboro Directors: Robert Cowie, Councilor, Chiloquin;

Fall is definitely here, complete with nature’s full array of captivating colors and Halloween looming in the near future. Several activities are here.

The Haunted Barn on 80421 Old Lorane Rd in Lorane will be open for the next two weekends.

This is a free event, but donations will gladly be accepted. They are hosting a Lorane Community

Night Saturday, October 21, 2023. A percentage of donations received that evening will be donated to the Lorane Angel Tree.

The Haunted Barn will be open this weekend, October 20 -21 and next weekend, October 27-28 from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Come walk through the haunted barn. Word is, it’s really awesome!

Lorane Christian Church is having their annual trunk’n’treat on Halloween evening from 6-10 p.m. If you’ve never

been, church and community members gather their cars in a semicircle with trunks open and our little costumed children go to each car for treats. There is usually hot soup for the adults. It is believed that the Fire Dept and Lodge open their doors too.

No school on November 10 to honor Veterans Day. Lorane Grange will host another Dessert and Bingo on Friday, November 10, at 7 p.m. Their next Grange meeting

is November 2, 2023.

Grangers hope to enjoy another great attendance at this next bingo evening.

There will be no bingo evening in December due to the busyness of the season and other activities in school and organizations.

As the weather continues to change and we receive more rain, please watch your speed and Stay in your own lane.

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City of Cottage Grove

Annual Leaf Pick-Up

October 23rd, November 13th, & December 4th, 2023

The City of Cottage Grove Public Works Department will be conducting the annual Leaf Pick-Up the weeks October 23rd, November 13th, & December 4th, 2023.

Property owners will be responsible for removing any leaves placed in the street after December 4, 2023.

All leaves must be put out BEFORE October 23, 2023 for the first pick up, BEFORE November 13, 2023 for the second pick up, and BEFORE December 4, 2023 for the third pick up.

Residents can NOT place leaves in the street where curbside parking does not exist or in bike lanes.

This is strictly a leaf pick up; nothing other than loose leaves will be picked up.

There will be a community drop-off site at the Row River Water Treatment Plant, located at 3300 Row River Road. Please look for signs pointing to the designated area. This will only be available through the end of the leaf pick up, on December 8, 2023. Please do not place any debris in this location after December 8, 2023 If you have questions regarding the Leaf Pick-Up Program, please call the Public Works Department, at (541) 767-4100 or see our Leaf Pick-Up Brochure, located at City Hall, at 400 East Main Street, or on our website, at https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/ publicworks/page/leaf-pickup-program for additional information.