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By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. —The outcome of the Save The Grove PAC recall petitions for three Cottage Grove City Councilors was decided on technicalities. Councilors Jon Stinnett and Chalice Savage did not have enough valid signatures and Councilor Mike Fleck had eight over the required 654 per petition.

State law requires recall petitions receive 100-percent of the required number of signatures.

City Recorder Mindy Roberts, who serves as the City’s election official, received the petitions on Monday, Oct. 23. After conferring with the Secretary of State’s office and Lane County election officials, she determined only Fleck had enough valid signatures. If Lane County Elections verifies Rob-

erts’ findings, the next step in the recall process is for him to resign or wait for the outcome of a special election.

Roberts sent three letters to Borke, dated Oct. 26, notifying him of her official findings regarding the validity of each peti-

tion. Ward 2 Councilor Jon Stinnett and Ward 1 Councilor Chalice Savage did not receive enough valid signatures and she officially closed those recall processes.

According to Roberts’ count, Stinnett’s petition received 631 valid signa-

tures and Savage’s petition received 434.

C o u n c i l o r- A t - L a r g e Mike Fleck’s recall petition contained eight valid signatures over the required amount. Roberts sent Fleck’s signature sheets to the Lane County Elections Office for fur-

ther verification.

In a letter Fleck sent to local media, he said he doesn’t believe it will be enough to get on the ballot. He provided a copy of the current court case, Duncan vs Portland, which may have a legal outcome that could change the current homeless strategy in Cottage Grove.

Earlier this year, the State Legislature passed a law allowing cities and counties to regulate unhoused peoples’ ability to engage in acts of survival, sleeping or staying warm and dry, on publicly-owned property, but it must be objectively reasonable as to “time, place and manner.”

This new state law took effect on July 1. Six days later, the City of Portland enacted a “Dusk to Dawn” criminalization ordinance to manage where homeless people can camp. An injunction

was filed to prevent the enforcement of the Portland ordinance and awaits further legal action.

“I am uncertain where the City will go in the future regarding the shelter situation,” Fleck wrote.

“The folks opposed to our current Homeless Plan are proposing a “Dusk to Dawn” plan. I believe many components of their plan may become legally questionable. I completely agree we need to address the conditions in the unmanaged sites for the unhoused folks’ sake and for the community’s sake.”

In response to an inquiry by The Sentinel, Stinnett said he considers the recall closed. Councilor Savage and Mayor Solesbee were unable to respond to the newspaper’s inquiry prior to its publication deadline.

The recall effort divided the community into two camps. Those who were See RECALL page 3A

PeaceHealth hospital Local service clubs Kotek visits Linn hold food drive for Co. on One Oregon emergency dept. to close Dec. 1 Community Sharing Listening Tour

By Gerald Santana for The Sentinel

TODAY’S EDITION

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs of Cottage Grove joined together over the weekend to hold a food drive for Community Sharing Program. The event raised over $139 and received 676.2 lbs. of food, according to Mike Fleck, Community Sharing’s executive director.

Helping organize the event over the last month, Dana Merryday, said, “I really enjoyed the chance to work together and have some inter-club comradery while doing a good turn for those in need in Cottage Grove.”

Merryday, a Rotarian who first suggested the joint project, tapped Don

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Ehlich of the Kiwanis Club, who let Merryday know that their club was enthusiastically behind a joint food drive, along Reilly Newman of Lions Club, who also helped organize the drive.

Newman said, “Having all of the local service clubs unified through this food drive was an amazing opportunity to come together to support those in our community who need it most.”

Community Sharing Program recently held food drives at several businesses, including BiMart, Grocery Outlet, and Safeway with other drop off locations throughout the week.

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SALEM, Ore. — On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek visited Linn County to mark the 34th stop of her One Oregon Listening Tour, traveling to meet with Oregonians in Albany, Tangent, Shedd, Sweet Home and Lebanon.

“I saw many examples during my time in Linn County of incredible community spirit,” Governor Kotek said. “When it comes to housing, economic development, support for our veterans, and other essential issues, the folks here roll up their sleeves and work together to tackle big problems. I came away really encouraged about the positive direction of local partnerships.”

After starting her day with breakfast in Albany at BakerzDozen, a local Black-owned bakery, Governor Kotek met with local leaders at City Hall to discuss the need to build more housing and the barriers preventing faster housing production. Governor Kotek has established a goal of building 36,000 new homes per year, and her top priority for the upcoming 2024 legislative session will be housing production.

After visiting the Al-

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bany Historic Carousel & Museum with Mayor Alex Johnson II, she drove to Tangent to greet city leaders at their historic City Hall. The City of Tangent is celebrating its 50th birthday, and Governor Kotek added a signed note and official Governor’s pen to the time capsule the city created, which will be opened in 2073 when Tangent turns 100 years old.

Following a lunch meeting in Tangent, Governor Kotek traveled to Shedd to tour Pugh Seed Farm. The farm grows grass seed, white radish seed, white clover, turnip seed, wheat, meadowfoam, and hazelnuts. Linn County is known as “The Grass Seed Capital of the World.”

The Governor next visited Sweet Home to tour The Family Assistance and Resource Center, the first low-barrier shelter in East Linn County and the only low-barrier shelter operating in Linn County. This was followed by a roundtable discussion at the facility with shelter operators and local leaders, focusing on the need for increased access to shelter services for youth and families experiencing homelessness, as well as See KOTEK page 6A

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth announced that the emergency department at Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District will cease operations at 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

After that time, people in the Eugene-Springfield area needing emergency medical attention can continue to access care at the emergency departments at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, or PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center in Cottage Grove.

PeaceHealth is taking this step after announcing in August the start of a comprehensive process to close the underutilized University District hospital.

“We’re grateful for

the many productive conversations over the past few months, both internally and within the community” said Dr. James McGovern, interim chief executive and chief medical officer of the PeaceHealth Oregon network. “We are proud to maintain inpatient behavioral health and inpatient rehabilitation services without interruption and offer extended-hours urgent care services in a more centralized Eugene location.”

“We’re also heartened by the progress being made with numerous state and local partners on care options for members of our community who frequently come to the University District emergency department with social, rather than medical, needs,” Dr. McGovern said.

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Tip of the Week: Cottage Grove Police Dept. Weekly Recap Unlawful Lights

With the sun setting earlier in the fall and winter, it is easy to notice the variety of headlights on the road. There can be confusion about the color of lights vehicles can lawfully displayed while travelling on Oregon’s public highways.

Although there may be after-market headlights, bulbs, and light bars available at local shops, including those with a blueish or greenish color, many are not legal to use in Oregon.

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 816.050 states that headlights shall show a white light described in Standard Number 108 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

ORS 816.360 also addresses the use of prohibited lighting equipment for motor vehicles in Oregon. The penalty for not complying with this law, should a motorist be cited, is a Class C infraction. The fine imposed by a court can range from $80 to $500.

The law states the following: All headlamps must be white in color as defined

by Society of Automotive Engineers and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 108.

White lamps have been tested to meet all headlamp requirements.

Maximum wattage

allowed in a headlight or accessory light is 70 watts.

FMVSS 108 disallows any color coating on headlights and/or headlight bulbs.

B l u e and green lamps are designated for use on emerg e n c y vehicles only.

Red lamps to front are reserved for emergency vehicles and school bus warning lamps.

Colored bulbs give a distorted headlamp pattern, which may prevent the driver from seeing a person or object at the road edge or starting to cross the road.

Blue or other colored lights in the taillights of a motor vehicle are also prohibited, unless the vehicle was manufactured before 1959.

Markings on headlights and their packaging typically indicate if the product is Department of Transportation (DOT) approved. If the bulb or headlight packaging doesn’t include this information, more research should be conducted before making your purchase.

For more information and tips visit Lincoln County Sheriff’s Offices website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and like them on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

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Officers responded to a disturbance at a nearby residence. Upon initial contact with the complainant, it appeared probable cause existed for APA Menacing. Upon further investigation and the arrival of Lane County Sheriff to assist, probable cause was found to not exist. Prior to clearing the call, a probation detainer was issued by the suspect’s probation officer. As Lane County Sheriff Deputies were clearing the area, they made contact with the suspect. The deputies were able to take the suspect into custody and he was transported to Lane County Jail where he was booked for Resisting Arrest (ORS 162.315) and the issued detainer.

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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently approved a decrease in natural gas rates for NW Natural customers due to an annual adjustment made for natural gas purchases. The decrease, effective November 1, 2023, is largely due to the lower cost of natural gas supply and resulting over-collection of revenues from customers last year and the expectation that future costs of wholesale natural gas will remain lower this next year.

The PUC approves adjustments annually to the rates of the three regulated natural gas companies, including Avista Utilities, Cascade Natural Gas, and NW Natural, to reflect changes in the actual cost of wholesale priced natural gas. This annual adjustment, known as the purchased gas adjustment (PGA), allows companies to pass through their actual cost of purchasing gas to customers without a markup on the price.

“During peak periods of natural gas consumption last year, NW Natural’s storage capabilities moderated prices for customers, enabling the company to purchase natural gas at times of lower wholesale prices. This, combined with the reduction of natural gas prices expected this next year, means more

January 3, 1938 - October 23, 2023

Ruth was a rodeo princess in her youth and graduated from Henley High School in Klamath Falls. She attended Oregon State University, living at Azalea House Cooperative in its first years. Her love for learning and community engagement started early and continued throughout her life.

In 1959, Ruth married the love of her life, David F. Boyd, in Klamath Falls, OR. They had three children together, instilling within them a deep love for family and the outdoors.

After marrying David, she embarked on a path that showcased her many talents and interests. She was a homemaker and coowner of Boyd’s Grocery and Trailer Park.

She was a skilled seamstress, sewing silk applique on designer jackets and constructing intricate leather doll bodies and costumes for a local porcelain doll maker. She mended logging britches, and altered wedding and bridesmaids dresses. She worked her way up to supervisor in the US Census Bureau and checked brands on log trucks that came down out of the Row River watershed.

Ruth was a believer in public service,

er’ containing compounds known to cause intoxication. During conversation with the female subject, she grabbed the canister again and injected the contents into her mouth.

The female was detained

and issued a class “C” violation citation for Possession of Inhalants (First Offense) (ORS 167.808).

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Lower Rates for NW Natural customers starting November 1

Ruth George Boyd Ruth George Boyd, a loving and adventurous soul, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 in Eugene, OR, having lived a vibrant and full life. Born on January 3, 1938, in Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR, to Loren and Hazel (Wells) George, Ruth was known for her mischievous spirit and passion for the outdoors.

patched to the unhoused encampment for a report of a fight that had just occurred involving a juvenile subject. While walking through the camp, the officer saw a female take a small compressed air canister and inject the contents into her mouth while inhaling. Based on the officers’ training and experience, they recognized the canister as being an off brand of ‘electronic dust-

starting with the Eastern Star as a young girl and ending with the Row River Sunshine Club. She was well known for her delicious pies, baking over 30 at a time for the twice yearly Sunshine Club Rummage Sale. She and David attended Cottage Grove Bible Church for many years and greatly enjoyed the fellowship there.

Ruth’s interests were as diverse as her talents. She was an avid outdoorswoman who loved fishing, hunting, and foraging for mushrooms and berries. She had a knack for canning and preserved the fruits of her adventures. Her passion for family and local history was legendary and she could often be found telling tall tales, much to the delight of friends and family.

Ruth was an enthusiast of life. She was always ready for a getaway with her friends.

She loved her flower garden, a riotous variety of color being a testament to her green thumb and love for nature. She loved her kitties.

Ruth is survived by her son Randall (Stephanie) Boyd of Dorena, OR, daughter Christine (Harlan) Coats of Junction City, OR, and daughter Gayle (Doug) Ford of Eugene, OR; sister Carol (Jim) Creswell of Klamath Falls, OR, brother Bob (Diane) George of Klamath Falls, OR; 2 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Ruth is preceded in death by both her parents, Loren and Hazel (Wells) George, husband David Francis Boyd, and sister Jean Hilyard. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

money in the pockets of customers,” noted Megan Decker, PUC Chair.

The PUC recently approved an overall revenue decrease of nearly $63.2 million or approximately 7.44 percent combined for all customer types due to the PGA and related filings when compared to current rates. View the impact to each customer type as a result of this decision below: • Residential Customers - The monthly bill of a typical customer using an average of 56 therms per month will decrease by $7.93 or 8.0 percent, from $88.46 to $80.53.

• Small Commercial Customers - The monthly bill of a typical customer using an average of 255 therms per month will decrease by $25.28, or 8.0 percent, from $317.60 to $292.32.

• Industrial Customers - The monthly bill of a typical customer using an average of 5,776 therms

per month will decrease by $562.66, or 11.0 percent, from $5,089.29 to $4,532.63.

Initially, NW Natural’s PGA filing included higher costs to cover its purchase of Community Climate Investments (CCIs) for compliance with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Climate Protection Program (CPP). The company clarified that it withdrew its request to begin collecting customer revenue for CCI purchases on November 1, 2023, because CCIs are not likely be available for the company to purchase until sometime in 2024.

The company stated that it expects to file for a rate increase to cover the cost of CCI purchases closer to the time that it makes the CCI purchases. The PGA does include costs related to the company’s renewable natural gas investments and purchases, which help the company

comply with the CPP. To increase energy efficiency and save more on future bills, review Energy Trust of Oregon’s current incentives and opportunities, including income-qualified offers and learn more about low-cost and no-cost tips to reduce energy consumption.

For information about bill payment assistance options, help with past due bills, available utility discount programs, weatherization, and the Budget Pay Program that equalizes bill payments across winter and summer months, NW Natural at 800-422-4012 or view information online. Customers may also contact their local Community Action agency to request information on what assistance programs they may be eligible for and how to enroll.

NW Natural serves nearly 700,000 customers in northwest Oregon.

Charles G. Kaiser

September 1, 1938 - September 5, 2023 Charles G. Kaiser passed from this earth and through heaven’s doors on September 5, 2023. He was born September 1, 1938 in Sherwood, Wisconsin to Alfred D. and Dorothy (Sautner) Kaiser. His family moved to Los Angeles, California during WWII where he remembered his father was a welder deep in the bowels of Victory Ships.

Chuck attended Budlong Elementary School and John Muir Jr. High and was a graduate of George Washington High School in winter 1957. He was an Industrial Arts Major and he excelled in architectural drawing, winning national competitions by Fisher Auto Body and Ford Motor Co. He was also a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago and proud to serve his country in the Army National Guard.

He married his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth (Betty) Varner on Nov. 1, 1958 at St. Mark’s Methodist Church in Inglewood, CA. He and Betty were just 16 years old when they met at Vermont Ave. Church in Los Angeles where they both sang in the choir.

After his Army training, they married in 1958 and quickly started a family. A new adventure began for them both!

Chuck was an especially talented jackof-all trades. He restored everything from cars to antique furniture and carousels! As a teenager he sold newspapers at the Coliseum in Los Angeles and wrapped fishing rods for Neptuna. As a young man he managed toy, hobby and bicycle shops. Later he went into the wholesale coffee and food industry.

They raised their family in Ventura, CA where, among other things, they opened the now famous Kaiser’s Country Diner.

A family endeaver that brought customers from 100 miles away. After selling the Diner, they fulfilled a life long dream to live in the country when he and Betty moved to Cottage Grove Lake in 1989. They were married 65 years.

In Oregon he and Betty made new friends as they managed Kaiser’s Country Donuts.

Later, he established Chuck’s Woodworking.

A master craftsman, he honed his craft and

was well known as an expert restorer of antique furniture dating back to the 1600s.

Then, just for fun he restored carousel horses and the wurlitzer organ for the CG Carousel project.

He was always busy but especially made time for his family. He loved hot rods and antique car projects. He started with a 1949 Ford as a teen and worked up to his beloved restored, bright red 1966 Porsche 912.

Chuck will also be remembered as a kind, caring Christian. A loving man who cared for his family and friends, sang hymns and worshiped God. He was especially blessed to serve Jesus Christ, his Lord and Saviour, in Christian camping for children. He was a founding board member and supporter of Rancho del Rey in Ojai, CA. He worked on many projects and built the amphitheater that was named after him.

He was also a Master Gardener, a volunteer at Camp Harlow, operated Chuck’s Woodworking as an antiques specialist and restored the Daugherty Memorial Garden at First Presbyterian Church. Plus, many hours working on animals and the wurlitzer for the Cottage Grove Carousel.

Chuck is survived by his wife Betty, his daughter Kathryn Sue Linman (Tim): Dr. Jeffrey G. Kaiser (Dr. Andrea), and Rev. John D. Kaiser (Betsy), Also, five grandsons and their spouses and children: Paul Linman (Ashley), Matthew Linman, John Daniel (Courtney), Robert and Joshua + 3 new great grandsons. They were all his pride and joy.

In his last years, he suffered from heart problems and other serious illness’s. Still, he carried on until he was called Home to Heaven. He is still precious to us and will be missed every day. May our loving God rest his soul until we meet again. We miss him!

His Celebration of life and Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, November 4, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Cottage Grove on South 3rd St. Arrangements in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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Lane County’s Deeds & Records Office moving Dec. 5 EUGENE, Ore. - The Lane County Deeds & Records Office is relocating from the County’s Public Service Building at 8th and Oak in downtown Eugene to the Elections Office at 10th and Lincoln in Eugene.

The move will be effective starting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

The last day for services at the current location will be Friday, December 1. The office will be closed for staff training on Monday, December 4, and the new location will open for service on Tuesday, December 5.

“Combining the services of the County Clerk’s Office under one roof will help accomplish a couple of things,” said Lane County Clerk Dena Dawson. “It will help us be more efficient in conducting elections since we will no longer need to staff two separate locations. It will also, we hope, make it easier for people to access our

services with dedicated parking and an easy to find location.”

The services that will move to the Elections Office (275 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene) are: • Real property recording (including deeds, titles or interest to real property located in Lane County) • Marriage licenses and ceremonies • Domestic partnership declarations • Property value appeals One service of the County Clerk will remain at the Public Service Building: • Public research library for real property records The research library and its self-serve computer terminals will remain at 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene due to the amount of space they require. One staff person will be available to assist with research.

RECALL from page 1A so alarmed at the City’s direction they felt they needed to act immediately to “Save The Grove” prior to the next election.

Others, who opposed the effort, did so because they believe the legitimate use of recalling a duly-elected official should be reserved to address malfeasance, corruption, incompetence, or after all other avenues for redress have been exhausted.

Borke said after he filed the petitions he was surprised by how many people thought they could not do anything about the dire situation in their neighborhoods. He said 15 people dedicated their time to the cause and gathered signatures by knocking on doors and setting up a canopy at Main and Highway 99.

Borke said the effort collected 800 signatures for each councilor. He noted the door-to-door signature gatherers reported there was less than a one-percent pushback from individuals not wanting to sign the petition.

He said the biggest issue was a printing error on the actual petitions with the back page not printed or the incorrect councilor was on the back. He said this was the only reason why all three councilors are not facing a special election in 30 days.

Borke said, “I didn’t get the outcome I was hoping for, however, it was an overall win and learning experience for me. All of us were disappointed and the error was my fault.

Going forward now, the Save The Grove political

Officials take steps to preserve mental health services and medical care in Eugene PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) officials have ruled on a waiver request from PeaceHealth that will enable it to continue delivering inpatient mental health care to patients in downtown Eugene at PeaceHealth’s Sacred Heart University District Hospital.

This is the first of a multi-step process involving both state and federal requirements that PeaceHealth must meet.

OHA’s Public Health Division and Behavioral Health Services will have other decision points in the future as PeaceHealth works toward a permanent solution.

In August, PeaceHealth announced plans to close its Sacred Heart University District Hospital (SHUD) facility and the emergency department, and relocate its rehabilitation unit to Sacred Heart Riverbend in Springfield. State officials were concerned that this closure would impact the mental health

treatment beds, and could lead to full closure of all services in Eugene.

PeaceHealth has indicated it will open and operate an urgent care center in downtown Eugene. It is offering expanded urgent care services separate from the waiver and the hospital license.

In response, Gov. Tina Kotek directed her staff and OHA officials to work with PeaceHealth to avoid a full closure of all services on the University District campus.

While state regulators do not have authority to prevent a hospital’s decision to close, Gov. Kotek’s office and OHA listened to community concerns, including those expressed by local officials about a potential closure’s impact on access to services in Eugene and emergency preparedness.

Gov. Kotek’s priorities, driven by Oregon’s behavioral health crisis and feedback from the Eugene community, were

to preserve behavioral health capacity on the University District campus, ensure transitional access to medical services and ensure greater communication with the community.

Following discussions between state officials and PeaceHealth, regulators have issued a waiver regarding operations of the emergency department and radiology services at Sacred Heart University District Hospital. The waiver sets terms that will enable PeaceHealth to: Consolidate its emergency medical care resources at the Sacred Heart Riverbend for a period of six months beginning Dec. 1, 2023.

Continue to operate behavioral health beds at Sacred Heart University District Hospital under a modified hospital license.

Continue to operate 27 acute rehabilitation beds at Sacred Heart University District Hospital under a modified license.

State regulators also outlined conditions for the approvals. To maintain the waivers and variances, PeaceHealth will be required to notify community members about the changes; ensure adequate patient transportation in close coordination with emergency medical services and law enforcement officers in Eugene and Springfield; and report patient data on a monthly basis to state health regulators.

OHA Interim Director Dave Baden said, “I appreciate Gov. Kotek’s urgent focus on preserving vital mental health and medical care in Eugene and PeaceHealth’s willingness to work with us to find viable solutions.

These steps will preserve access to care for Eugene residents in coming months, at a time when we cannot afford to lose health care capacity in our state, especially for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.”

action committee team is in place and will operate as a group instead of a sole person in charge.”

He noted there is nothing in the recall effort that says the councilors are doing anything corrupt.

He referred to a successful recall effort in Eugene for the same reason -- residents don’t feel represented.

“We believe the City has opened itself up to a homeowners’ class action lawsuit on property devaluation due to increased crime and safety surrounding these camps.

How can Ward 2 have two homeless camps in it and the others have none?” Borke said.

He said the recall attempt was born out of a frustration that city leaders would not listen to the residents who testified

before them. Petitioners believe some councilors either don’t care or choose not to address residents’ concerns.

“The entire recall started because the City put a homeless camp in a residential neighborhood against the wishes of the residents and did not tell them the truth,” Borke said. “Yet, it was not just about the unhoused, it was also about high water rates and bad roads.

We ask city officials legitimate questions on how the City spends its money and don’t receive adequate information to answer our questions.”

The Save The Grove PAC outlined its specific concerns driving the urgency of forcing a change in the city’s leadership prior to the next regular election.

The initial concerns centered around how taxpayer money was being spent to establish and maintain the Highway 99 shelter and the two unmanaged overflow camps on city-owned property – one on 12th Street behind

Dari Mart and the other on North Douglas Street.

Borke said another Save The Grove PAC frustration is the cost of creating and managing the Highway 99 Shelter. Carry It Forward is the metro-area nonprofit organization with a city contract to operate the shelter and conduct case management for its residents.

He said there is an expectation that more shelter residents should have graduated to other programs by now according to the terms of the contract. He added the one thing that runs pretty clear with residents is the un-housed need to do more than just expect taxpayers to pay for them to live for any length of time in a camp.

“The Council’s recent decision to hire an interim city manager at $16,000 per month, rather than appointing an existing administrative staff person to manage city affairs until a new city manager is hired, only added to our frustrations,” Borke said.

Ward 3 Councilor Dana

Merryday has been an outspoken critic of the recall petition effort. He doesn’t believe the recall is in the best interest of the community as a whole.

He supports the right of any citizen to petition for removal of a public official; however, he said there should be a compelling cause to resort to this step. He noted a traditional recall process is reserved to address malfeasance, corruption, incompetence, or after all other avenues for redress have been exhausted.

“Just because you didn’t like a particular vote and went to some Council meetings and didn’t get the immediate desired results, it doesn’t seem to justify dismantling a lawfully elected body,” Merryday said.

“While I am somewhat relieved that the effort will not go forward, it is not a clean victory for democracy and more like a win on a technicality.

Had the paperwork been correct and better handled we would, most likely, be facing a divisive formal vote to settle this matter.

What that result would have been is largely unknown,” he added.

Merryday said it is his hope that informed citizens would have decisively turned back the recall effort, but acknowledges that is speculation. He wonders if the organizers feel robbed of their day in the court via the ballot box and will start the process over again or try another tack.

“My true hope is that we agree the question of managing the un-housed in Cottage Grove, although not mentioned as the official reason for recall, can be discussed in an open and constructive way through a true community conversation,” Merryday added. “We should move forward in the tradition of collaborative problem-solving that has always been one of Cottage Grove’s strongest attributes!”

When asked what the next steps would be for the Save The Grove PAC, Borke said its members will be back with new recall petitions and a better organization framework to ensure the technical error that happened this time will not happen again.

Teresa R. Jenkins 10/31/1961 - 10/19/2023

Teresa Renee Jenkins, a woman of boundless love, laughter and generosity, has completed her earthly journey. Born on the 31st of October, 1961, in the heart of Cottage Grove, OR, she was a beacon of joy who lived life on her own terms until she peacefully passed away on October 19, 2023, in the same town that she cherished.

Teresa’s life was a testament to the power of love and the strength of family. She found her soulmate in Tony Don Jenkins, and they pledged their love to each other in the sparkling city of Reno, NV, in March 1995. Their bond of love was further strengthened with the addition of their sons Aaron White, Jeff Jenkins, and Bradley Jenkins. Teresa’s joy knew no bounds when she became a grandmother and she cherished every moment spent with her two grandkids. She also shared a strong bond with her brother Dennis Wolfard, and her sister Cindy Wolfard-Hunter, while continuing to honor the memory of her late parents, Harold and Betty (Medberry) Wolfard.

Teresa’s journey of learning started at Cottage Grove High School, where she not only acquired knowledge but also built relationships that lasted a lifetime. She carried that spirit of camaraderie into her professional life. Whether it was serving customers at the KFC Restaurant, caring for patients as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or contributing to the growth of the South Lane School District, Teresa always left an indelible mark of kindness and dedication.

In the midst of her busy life, Teresa found solace in her interests. She loved shopping, often finding joy in the simplest of things.

Her tomato and flower garden was her sanctuary, where she nurtured life in its most beautiful forms. But the cornerstone of her life was her family. She loved spending time with her grandkids, creating memories that will now be treasured forever.

Teresa was an exceptional woman, always putting the needs of others before her

own. Her sense of humor was infectious, lighting up any room she entered. She was the personification of social grace, making friends wherever she went. Teresa was known for her warm hugs, a simple act that conveyed her love and compassion for others. She was a woman of her town, lovingly born and raised in Cottage Grove, OR, and she carried that love for her community in her heart until the end.

Living, loving, laughing, and giving, these are the words that best describe Teresa Renee Jenkins. She was a woman who knew the power of love and used it to transform the lives of those around her. She was a woman who found humor in the mundane, using laughter as a balm to soothe the weary hearts of those around her. She was a woman who knew the value of generosity, always giving without expecting anything in return.

In the grand tapestry of life, Teresa Renee Jenkins was a vibrant thread. Her life was a symphony of love, laughter, and generosity that will continue to echo in the hearts of those she has left behind. As we remember Teresa, let us not mourn her departure, but celebrate the life she lived. Let the memories of her warm hugs, infectious laughter, and boundless love inspire us to live our lives with the same passion and kindness. Teresa Renee Jenkins, a beacon of joy and love, may you rest in peace. Your legacy of love, laughter, and generosity will continue to inspire us all.

Teresa is survived by her husband, of 28 years, Tony Don Jenkins of Cottage Grove, OR; son Aaron White of Cottage Grove, OR, son Jeff Jenkins of Cottage Grove, OR, and son Bradley Jenkins of Cottage Grove, OR; brother Dennis (Karen) Wolfard of Harrisburg, OR, and sister Cindy (Tony) Wolfard-Hunter of Cottage Grove, OR; and 2 grandchildren. Teresa is preceded in death by both her parents Harold and Betty (Medberry) Wolfard. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

Donald Arthur “Don” Kofoid

December 24, 1937 - October 11, 2023 Donald Arthur “Don” Kofoid, 85, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, peacefully passed away in his sleep on October 11, 2023. Born on December 24, 1937, in Bottineau, North Dakota, Don was a loving and kind-hearted man who was cherished by his family and friends.

Don was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Grace (Giffen) Kofoid. Growing up in a close-knit family, he developed a strong bond with his brothers, Jack and Gary Kofoid, who continue to reside in Cottage Grove.

His handy nature and love for classic cars were evident in his work. He spent countless hours in the shop, restoring and maintaining vintage automobiles, often with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. His passion extended beyond his work, attending car shows became a favorite pastime, where he would share his knowledge and admiration for classic vehicles with others.

On January 2, 1962, Don married the love of his life, Linda (Tucker) Kofoid.

Together, they created a beautiful family that included their daughter,

Chandra Williamson and their son, Colin Kofoid.

Don was a dedicated and loving husband and father, always putting his family at the forefront of his life. His love for his family extended to his four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, with whom he shared many cherished moments.

Don is survived by his wife Linda (Tucker) Kofoid of Cottage Grove, OR; son Colin Kofoid of Payallup, WA, and daughter Chandra Williamson of Cottage Grove, OR; brother Jack Kofoid of Cottage Grove, OR, and brother Gary Kofoid of Cottage Grove, OR; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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OPINION

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.” — Thomas Jefferson (1800)

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

CG History Brings Joy to Readers Sentinel Editor,

Great 3rd article in the series on Keaton. Really fun to read. Thank you for the time you put into its quality and detail.

In response having clipped and US Mailed the recent articles about the hospital’s 20th anniversary, I received the fol-

lowing message: “Casey, I was in Tucson over the weekend a found the package of article from the CG Sentinel. First, it’s a gift to still have a newspaper that provides this type of journalism. It was also a trip down memo-

ry lane. We were much younger then!”

Thanks, Gerald, for your commitment to journalism. Many are very thankful and appreciative.

— Casey Woodard, Cottage Grove, Ore.

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Who will determine the future of Cottage Grove?

A point by point rebuttal in the same order of the ad paid by the “Save The Grove” PAC. appearing on the back page of section 1 of the October 12 edition of The Chronicle.

No Councilors Fleck, Savage, and Stinnett voted along with two others to try and follow the current State Law and Court Decisions on handling unhoused individuals.

All public properties in Cottage Grove have been inventoried and ranked from, never here, up onto sites recommended as a camping spot. This is an inventory of a public property list and not a plan set in stone. The rumors that flew around that another camp opened were just that. There are none planned. Are the two unmanaged camps perfect?

Far from it, but somehow managing. Some course correction, sure, but don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.

The real benefit is by providing the camping area is that the City can regulate and prohibit camping on any public lands such as parks, sidewalks, City Hall, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, etc.

Current law does require municipalities to provide shelter space where a human can exist.

The court decisions Boise and Grants Pass, later codified into law by HB 3115 & HB 3124. It does give cities the power to regulate time, place, and manner of managing camping by the unhoused. So yes, we could impose a “Dusk to Dawn” camping program.

My question is what does “Dawn to Dusk” look like? Who will manage the daily wake up, pack up, and where do the campers go during the day? Our parks? Our sidewalks?

Downtown? Or only as little away from where they will sleep again the next night? How mean can we legally be to just get these homeless to leave? Wait, isn’t that how we got those court cases and laws in the first place?

Vague reference to City for speaking from 5 minAttorney on changing City utes to 3 minutes and othCode to be in compliance. er changes. If all the curNot enough information rent allowed speaking time to figure out this claim. I were used in one meeting it do know that by provid- could add hours of listening a designated camping ing before any city business space we could update all could be done. If there is of the park rules, and oth- that much desire for input er perby the tinent public uest iewpoint codes t h e n to not p e r By Dana Merryday allow haps a campwork ing in the streets, side- session or forum would be walks, park strips, etc that a good vehicle to fill that was not specifically pro- need. There was a large hibited hitherto. Again, presence by concerned this being possible by pro- citizens that is true. The viding a designated spot to Council too had concerns. camp.

The subcommittee on reSums spent. Yes money vising the rules had met has been spent– on many so long ago, no one was things. Some of these large sure what they had agreed purchases have been real on after reading the drafts property. These properties of the proposed process. are only likely to increase So, it was referred to the in value with the ever committee again and has growing need for hous- sat there ever since. Talk ing and industry. Both of on taking on the rules once these needs will contin- more has come up several ue to need solutions. The times. Last week was the recent 61 acre land pur- first try for allowing counchase is but one example cilors to comment immeof an investment the City diately following citizens is making to address those who spoke during “items needs. Yes, the current not on the agenda”. The model of the camps needs council had wished to adsome help, the question is dress a persistent concern how to manage the sites that councilors “Just sit and how will we meet the there and stare at you” ; needs and the costs. Some Councilor Fleck did urge of the funds came from the the Council to take up the ARPA funds which only matter again. This goal has indirectly come out of your been in the works some pocket. How much will cat time now. & mouse/Police-Unhoused By the petition brought hunts, and other enforce- in not to contribute ment activity cost in per- $100,000 I will assume it sonnel and police time? is the contribution the City Safety, Sanitation, and made out of ARPA funds drug abuse plaguing the to show its support for the two unmanaged camps. Federally Qualified Health Agreed that all of these Center. This is a real should be addressed. no-brainer folks. South Again, at what cost and do Lane and North Douglas we have the people power Counties are two of the to do so? Volunteers can most underserved populahelp but the task is much tions in Oregon healthcare larger. Installing a camera wise. The clinic is designed system could help with to promote oral health and drug use and some safety dentistry, prenatal care and concerns. Treatment of family medicine. A CTE mental illness or place to program to help prepare go for help would be huge CGHS students for health as would a drug detox fa- care careers, well paycility. Self managed would ing jobs that will aid our be ideal but would still population while allowrequire guidance and sup- ing local youth to remain port: camp host or mayor, in the community. LCC resident created code of will still provide classes in conduct. These are some part of the building and suggestions, but agreed, allow their dental hygiene much work to do. and their medical aide stuThere was a long-stand- dents to get the required ing sub-committee action practicum lab time, which to streamline some of the currently is in very short Council Rules to be found supply and currently holdas an Appendix in the City ing up students from comCharter. There was a plan pleting their qualifications. for cutting down the time This clinic has been in the planning for over 10 years and locally by such civic A+ TILE leaders as Jim Gilroy, Saccb.#71331 mantha Duncan, and JackRIDGELINE TILE ie Lester. The project was ccb.#237028 not fully funded at the time the City contribution was • Professional Tile Installation • Kitchens, Bathrooms and More! being considered. Funding • Bathroom Remodeling, Smooth was finally mostly secured Entry Showers in April 2023 through an • Easy Access for wheelchairs and walkers award of $1 million grant to support Rural Health Family Owned and Operated through Representative Since 1990 Hoyle following an earlier chunk delivered form Call for Free Estimate former Rep. DeFazio. The 541-520-1954 or 541-206-2460 www.ridgelinetileor.com contribution made by the City was a very strong

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symbol of local support and much needed at the time when the project was trying to attract funding.

Such commitment from local municipalities is something looked for by granting agencies. For the life of me, I have a hard time understanding how anyone could object to providing health care for our rural residents who often can’t get into Eugene. Oh, it must be the “Federal” in the Federally Qualified Health Center.

Federal = Bad! Oops, I guess it means you can get your care with medicare and medicaid, hey, that is good, right?

The Three Councilors did vote to hire an interim city manager. After much discussion it was decided that preference would be to accept the recommendation from the GMP recruiter of Interim City Manager, David Clyne. While City Staff was willing to step in, the workload and staff vacancies led four councilors to feel more comfortable to not over-tax the department heads at this time. It would also allow a clean method to look at inhouse candidates who may want to apply as candidate for city manager when the time for applications is opened up. As far as the costs are concerned, since the City Manager’s position is already budgeted those funds are still there even though the former manager has retired. Paying the interim out of those funds and for fewer hours will effectively come in cheaper than if paying the former City Manager and once again that money is already in the budget and no contribution to PERS is also a savings.

If you convince enough people to sign and bring a recall to the vote and it is successful, then yes you were part of the decision.

But are you part of a solution? You don’t get to choose who replaces the one(s) recalled. That is up to the remaining councilors. If you don’t like who they pick I guess you better recall some more so you can eventually get someone you can live with.

A government by recall.

Sounds messy and wasting a lot of time, energy, and money. And what/who are the special interests? One thing is that if enough people decide that this recall is like a car going off a cliff and vote no it will be better for all of us. Much easier solutions can be arrived at by talking and working together than resorting to what should be a last resort action. Protect your vote and rule by reason, not anger and fear. No on the Recall!

In any case you get the government that you work towards.

So go out and do that work – Please!!!!

Dana Merryday, Councilor for Ward 3, for the moment not under recall!

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WHERE TO COMMENT President Joseph Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 www.whitehouse.gov Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek 900 Court St., Suite 254 Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 503-378-4582 www.oregon.gov/gov U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden 202-224-5244 | 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (4th Dist.)

202-225-6416 www.hoyle.house.gov State Sen. Dick Anderson (Dist. 5) 503-986-1705 Email: Sen.DickAnderson@ oregonlegislature.gov State Rep. Cedric Hayden (Dist. 7) 503-986-1407 rep.cedrichayden@ state.or.us

Lane County Dist. 5 Commissioner Heather Buch 541-682-4203 U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Heather.Buch@lane 202-224-3753 | 541-465-6750 countyorg.gov www.merkley.senate.gov

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LORANE COUNTRY NEWS Hello November! Our weather last weekend was very cold and frosty. Glad everyone stayed safe.

From all accounts, the Lorane Haunted Barn was very popular and well at-

tended. Halloween in Lorane was also very fun for all those out and about, as well as those handing out treats at the trunk’n’treat in the Church parking lot.

Lorane Grange meets this Thursday, November 2, at 7 p.m. Their dessert and bingo is scheduled for

Friday, November 10, at 7 p.m. Hope to see everyone out for another exciting evening in Lorane.

Lorane Christian Church will host their Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 12, at Lorane Grange. Eating will start

at 1 p.m. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors and come enjoy this delightful event.

As November 11 arrives, please thank a Veteran for their service and honor the day. We thank all our Veterans for their service.

RECAP from page 2A who was reporting a fight that had occurred at the unhoused encampment.

The juvenile was known to have a warrant out of Lane County Circuit Court for conditional release violation. The caller left on foot down the bike path. When the juvenile saw the officer and patrol vehicle, they began to run in the direction of Walmart. Officers lost visual of the juvenile and utilized Walmart’s video surveillance to locate the individual hiding in bushes with their dog. The juvenile claimed their dog would bite officers, so the officers used protective measures and equipment to protect themselves. The juvenile began screaming and flailing around on the ground. Once officers were able to calm the individual down and remove

the dog from their hold, they secured it in the back of a patrol car. The juvenile quickly took medication out of their bag and ingested an unknown quantity. South Lane Fire and Rescue was called to the scene to assist and transport the juvenile to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center for evaluation. Hospital staff completed their evaluation and medically cleared the individual. The juvenile was then transported to Serbu Juvenile Justice Center where they were lodged for the warrant. The dog was temporarily stored at the Cottage Grove kennels for safekeeping until it was picked up by a relative of the juvenile.

Officers observed a vehicle failing to obey traffic controls and subsequently conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle. Dispatch

advised that the driver’s driving privileges were Revoked DUII Felony; with a Commercial License also Revoked DUII Misdemeanor. The driver was informed they were under arrest for felony driving while suspended. The driver was transported back to CGPD while all necessary paperwork was completed and then transported to the Lane County Jail.

Chief Chase had the opportunity to go to Great Days Early Education this week. He was able to talk to the children about personal safety, the equipment officer’s use, our 4 legged officers, what an officer does each day, and answer any questions they had for him. We look forward to more events in the future with the youth in our community.

Chief Chase also attended a luncheon with the

local Hospital Auxiliary.

He met with the group to discuss the Cottage Grove Police Department and share his vision for the department. He was able to answer questions and share information about CGPD and all the hard work being done by our team.

Captain Shawn Marsh attended police management training this week at the Oregon Police Academy. The training will provide him with continuing education credits that will be used to obtain his management and executive level certifications for police managers.

Be sure to stop by for candy at our Halloween Booth during the Downtown Trick or Treating event, Tuesday, October 31st from 3-6pm. We will be located at 6th and Main Street.

CLOSE from page 1A munity outreach regarding the emergency department closure – including signage in multiple locations and languages, flyers in multiple languages sent to community organizations and

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The vast majority of University District hospital caregivers will have positions at other PeaceHealth locations, including at RiverBend and

Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. This will result in improved staffing at both hospitals and their emergency departments.

The next step in planning is continued focus on renovation and process improvements at the RiverBend emergency department to reduce wait times and enhance patient experience.

PeaceHealth has been committed to Lane County for nearly 100 years and remains focused on providing safe, high-quality and compassionate care for all in the region.

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Governor Kotek then traveled to Lebanon to visit the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home, which opened in 2014 as the state’s second veterans’ home. The home offers space for 154 resi-

dents needing long-term care. Following a tour of the facility, she discussed ways to enhance services for veterans including behavioral health in longterm care settings.

The day concluded with a dinner conversation in Lebanon with local leaders.

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UCC Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra present Bach and Beyond ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Umpqua Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra and UCC Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jason A. Heald, in concert on November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC Main Campus.

The concert, Bach and Beyond, will feature a wide variety of choral and orchestral selections including Johann SebaDRIVE from page 1A day morning and accepted dozens of donations from local residents.

They also recently received a generous donation of $5000 from Trinity Lutheran Women in Mission to meet the goal needed to supply annual holiday food boxes to the community.

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Cottage Grove Program of Champions: Girls’ XC team secures District title for first time City Updates The Lions in school history, Boys team repeats as Champs

By David Clyne Interim City Manager Cottage Grove Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Open House # 2 The City of Cottage and the Oregon Department of Transportation held a second Cottage Grove Pedestrian and Bicycle open house on Wednesday, November 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cottage Grove Armory.

The city is planning for a more bike-able, walkable and livable community. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan will identify short and long-range solutions to create convenient, comfortable and safe options for people who walk and bike throughout the community.

During the first open house, attendees reviewed the plan’s goals, objectives, and existing conditions for walking and biking in Cottage Grove.

Now, learn about the recommended improvement options and provide your input to help shape the final plan. If you were unable to attend, you can learn more online at walkbikecg.com.

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services or more information, call (541) 942-3340.

2023 OAPA Annual Planning Conference This week Planning Staff attended the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was celebrating 50 years of the Oregon land use planning program and embracing the next 50 years. Staff attended a variety of sessions on various topics such as climate, housing policy, urban forest management, housing equity, unhoused camping programs, and more. Attendance at conferences held by professional associations is key to maintaining compliance with State law and building relationships with other planners from around the State.

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Senior Center Volunteers Needed The Cottage Grove Senior Center is looking for volunteers. The Senior Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training is provided. For more information, call the Senior Center at (541) 9428751.

Café 60 Senior Meals

Program Café 60 Senior Meals congregate dining is now open. The program provides group dining at Senior & Disability Services located at 700 E. Gibbs Avenue inside the Community Center. For more information, call (541) 942-9261.

The Serving Schedule is at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The congregate setting provides a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere where people age 60 and older, and their spouses, can gather for a meal.

Older adults can enjoy meeting new people, form friendships, and gain support by coming together for meals on a regular basis. The balanced meal and the social contact provide a positive motivation for self-care for seniors who often eat poorly on their own and can become lonely and depressed in isolation.

Congregate sites offer nutrition education and access to other aging services and information.

Individuals who are 60 years of age and over, and their spouses, regardless of age. Individuals with disabilities regardless of age who reside with an accompanying older adult who are eligible under the Older Americans Act. If you are under the age of 60, please visit Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon for food resources. https:// www.lcog.org/sdslane/ page/senior-meals-program.

Auxiliary Bazaar Attend the Auxiliary Bazaar on November 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and November 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center Shepherd Room located at 700 E. Gibbs Avenue.

Memory Care and Support Class Classes will be held on November 21 & December 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Senior Center, located at 700 E Gibbs Avenue. Sessions are free to attend and registration is required.

Each session, led by Kerrie Wilke includes information about memory and aging as well as an open discussion to explore strategies and ideas for caring for loved ones with memory challenges. This class is designed for family, friends, and caregivers, and is useful for anyone who wants to learn about different types of memory loss and current research on this topic.

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By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE Ore. - For the first time in school history, both the Cottage Grove Lions girls’ and boys’ teams are cross country district champions. The teams secured the Sky-Em League championship last Friday afternoon at Lane Community College. It’s the second consecutive SkyEm title for the Lions boys and the first time in school history for the girls’ cross country team to secure the district title.

The Lions girls finished second in the district meet last year.

The Lions girls’ team ran first, with junior Maddison France finishing second in the 5,000-meter race with a time of 20:05.80. Libby Fox of Junction City finished first with a time of 19:34.40. The Lions saw a strong team effort with

a third place finish from sophomore Ella Cardwell (20:13.00), junior Allison Palluck (21:32.50) finished 9th, and freshman Hailey Fergason (21:45.90) took 10th out of 32 runners.

“Three of the top ten teams in the state are in our league, the top two go [to state]. We were just hoping to punch our ticket [to state by finish-

ing second]. At the mile mark we were out of first place by 20 points, we were in third,” Lions coach Ricky Knutson said.

The Cottage Grove girls saw strong contributions from top to bottom. Sophomore Jordynn Owens (22:23.70), who had been battling health issues finished 14th in the race. Junior Bella Keating

(23:17.20) hadn’t been able to race in the last month but finished 23rd, and sophomore Zoey Knutson (23.53.50) finished 24th.

“It’s been a pretty good season so far, for our team it’s amazing,” France said. “It took a lot of practice, making sure everybody on the team is good with everySee XC page 6B

Lions Volleyball season ends in Round of 16

By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The Cottage Grove Lions volleyball team’s season ended last Saturday night with a round of sixteen road loss at Tillamook. The Lions lost the match 3-1, playing very competitively in the first two sets before falling.

The matchup was set for Cottage Grove after a 3-1 play-in tournament win over Baker earlier in the week. Cottage Grove, who a year ago struggled, showed much improvement this season. The team was ranked 11th in the latest OSAA rankings and placed inside the top 10 in the coach’s poll.

“At the beginning of every season we sit down

and write a goal. This year the girls were writing ‘my goal is to have fun and win a couple games’. I don’t think they knew what they were capable of,” Lions coach Abby Ladd said.

“I said, ‘guys, what about making it to the sweet 16? I think we can get to the state playoffs.’

They go, ‘yeah, I think we can.’ Before the game

[against Baker] I asked them, we all agreed to it, but how many of you actually believed it?’ Two tentative hands went up, I was like, ‘guys, think about where we started and where we have come to,’” Ladd said.

Ladd figured, “I think we can make it to the top eight. They’ve needed to prove to themselves that they are worthy, talent-

ed, that they have what it takes to be a state competitive team. That’s what it means to me, reinforcing with them that all the hard work that they put in. They are a truly talented group of girls.”

Cottage Grove entered their play-in game with Baker with a lot of reason to believe they could reach the state tournaments round of sixteen.

Baker was just 5-13 this season and had to make the six-hour journey to the Lions den.

“I was a little anxious about it. I had faith in their ability to beat Baker when they play well.

Win or lose I wanted them to play well,” Ladd said. “We’ve won games See VOLLEY page 6B

OSP Fish and Wildlife: Have tags on hand when hunting

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon big game hunting seasons are well underway and the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is reminding hunters how to keep their hunt legal. In Oregon, hunters must have a valid big game tag in their possession for the species and area they are hunting. Both paper and electronic tags are recognized.

Over the past few months, troopers have encountered numerous

hunters without big game tags in their possession.

In many situations, the hunters utilizing the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) electronic licensing app had failed to redeem their tag voucher. The most common issues are hunters with a Sports Pac who forget to redeem the appropriate tag voucher or hunters who had successfully drawn a controlled hunt and then failed to purchase the electronic big game tag for that hunt or species.

With Oregon’s general and controlled rifle elk seasons coming up in November, OSP is reminding hunters to double-check the electronic licensing app for the correct tags for their planned hunts.

Within the app, valid big game tags will be displayed within each hunter’s recreation portfolio.

For those opting to use paper licenses and big game tags, be sure the tag is legible and in their possession when hunting.

Successful hunters must immediately validate the tag per the instructions on the paper tag, or within the ELS application.

The MyODFW app is available for download for both iOS and Android phones and allows hunters to validate their tag even when outside of cellphone reception areas.

ODFW license requirements include: • Valid hunting license.

• Hunting licenses are valid beginning January 1, or from the time of

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• No one may possess more than one valid annual hunting license.

• To hunt big game, an individual must have in their possession a big game tag, either electronic or paper, valid for the dates, area, and species being hunted.

• Any documents in possession, either electronic or paper, must be accessible immediately upon request by ODFW staff or law enforcement.

For additional information about big game hunting and hunting and angling regulations, visit the ODFW website or OSP’s Fish and Wildlife website.

The Lincoln Middle School 6th grade football team had an amazing season, remaining undefeated and displaying exceptional skills on the field. They dominated their opponents, outscoring them by an impressive margin of $174 to 24 throughout the entire season.

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I believed in them 100% that we could make it to the top 16, I have since day one of the season.

But for them I wanted them to see it wasn’t just me feeding them a line, it really was a fact.”

Cottage Grove got off to a strong start, winning set one against Baker 25-14. Set two would see a back and forth battle with lots of errors by both teams.

The Lions trailed 14-19 in the set, but wouldn’t quit.

“The energy was low.

We didn’t have that high communicative energy that we strive for,” Ladd said.

The Lions battled back to take a 24-23 lead but were unable to close the set and fell 27-25, evening the game 1-1.

“I think once they got down it’s hard to pull yourself back out. I was impressed with what they did in the second half of that set, coming back and matching with them, fighting ball for ball. But that’s not where we play our best volleyball. We play our best volleyball when we start strong and stay strong. We did a good job of that in sets one, three, and four. Set two is where we just didn’t

have that,” Ladd said.

In set three the Lions found themselves in a back and forth battle with Baker, with the set tied 9-9, but the Lions put their foot on the pedal and went on a seven point run, building a 16-9 advantage. Baker would make a push, but Cottage Grove would take set three 25-20.

With Bakers’ back against the wall, the teams would exchange points early in the fourth set, but Cottage Grove built a 21-13 lead and was able to win set four 25-17, earning the team the 3-1 win.

Coach Ladd made note of a few Lions performances on the teams win over Baker; “[Freshman] Jocelynn Joseph on the block, she is coming in as a freshman and it’s her first time playing varsity volleyball, let alone competing for state playoffs. She is strong and confident.

She does a phenomenal job of putting on a block. She helps our defense tremendously.

Then also [junior] Jayda Bruner (our libero) tonight really stepped it up, owned her passing, her role was bringing tones of positive energy and I think it made a huge difference on the court.”

The Lions hoped to make a push to the elite eight after traveling to Tillamook, but the team fell, concluding Cottage Grove’s season.

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“This is particularly the case when there are no long-term contracts.”

However, such partnerships can be beneficial when long-term contracts are in place between large buyers and small-to-medium manufacturers. This allows enough time for the manufacturers to recoup the costs of their efficiency investments, resulting in increased revenue for the manufacturer and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

By AnneMarie Knepper UO Lundquist College of Business New research from the University of Oregon and a Canadian partner has shed more light on the social effects of large corporations working directly with smaller, overseas manufacturers to make their processes more climate friendly.

Such partnerships, known as buyer collaborations, are sometimes used by businesses like Amazon and Walmart to increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. The research by the UO and Western University in Canada evaluated the economic and social effects of such partnerships and found mixed benefits.

“Buyer collaboration enhances energy efficiency investments, but through our analysis we found that the impact on social

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Pourghannad conducted the study alongside Jason Nguyen from the Ivey Business School at Western.

As the effects of climate change become an increasingly urgent challenge, large corporate buyers are actively collaborating with their manufacturing partners to make their processes more energy efficient. Such partnerships aim both to reduce energy

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Pourghannad and Nguyen developed a model to help governments and third-party organizations that support energy-efficient improvements assess the effectiveness of their policies and practices.

Sometimes, efforts to improve energy efficiency can have unexpected negative effects on small manufacturers, the researchers found. For example, after partnering with manufacturers directly to share knowledge and adopt energy-efficient practices, large buyers

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The ERDC waitlist, announced last month, will open after an unprecedented increase in demand and limited available funding. Families should apply by November 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. if they think they may be eligible.

“We want to be sure families have had ample opportunity to apply for ERDC before the program opens a waitlist. We also want families to know there are other affordable child care programs they may qualify for,” said Alyssa Chatterjee, Director of DELC. “The good news is that the increase in ERDC enrollment means the recent changes to the program allow it to work better for families.

We will continue working with the Legislature to identify more funding to support the program.”

Here is what families need to know: Families currently receiving ERDC will continue to receive benefits as usual after November 3, 2023.

Families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level (e.g., up to $5,000 per month for a family of four) may be eligible for ERDC and are encouraged to apply right away.

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they need help finding their local office or figuring out how to apply to ERDC. Some families outlined in Oregon rule can skip the waitlist: Families recently or currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Families referred by the Child Welfare division of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Families reapplying for ERDC within two months of benefits ending.

After November 3, 2023, families applying for ERDC that do not meet an exemption above will be placed on a waitlist. DELC will regularly follow up with families on the waitlist to provide updates.

The waitlist is likely to be in place for at least 18 months, depending on the level of investment and the rate at which families leave the program.

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Southern Oregon dam operators now face water pollution fines on top of millions for fish kills

By Alex Baumhardt Oregon Capital Chronicle

WINCHESTER, Ore. The operators of a southern Oregon dam and the company that repaired it face additional fines for violating state permits and polluting the North Umpqua River near Roseburg.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined the Winchester Water Control District and the foundation repair company TerraFirma on Thursday more than $134,000 for violating a key state water permit and water quality laws while repairs were underway on the Winchester Dam in August and September.

The agency said the water district and company allowed concrete to spill into the river, placed unpermitted mats made of heavy truck tires in the river, potentially polluting it, and failed to provide safe passage for migrating fish.

The North Umpqua is home to endangered and threatened salmon and home to lamprey significant to the nearby Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians. The Winchester Dam is also upriver from a key drinking water

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The latest fines come on top of a near-record fine from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for $27.6 million for causing the preventable deaths of more than half a million juvenile lamprey. The department alleged the company and the water district poorly executed a fish salvage plan when they drew down a reservoir, ultimately leaving the lamprey exposed and dying for days.

Ryan Beckley is owner and president of TerraFirma and president of the Winchester Water Control District. He is named in the penalties from the environmental and wildlife agencies, and told the Capital Chronicle via email that he plans to appeal the fines.

The latest fines from state environmental officials were split into two separate penalties. One, for $106,778, is for at least 10 violations of a state water permit. These include failure to control erosion and sediment, failure to maintain fish passage, exceeding the permitted amount of time to work in the water, spilling concrete into the river and failure to report that spillage.

The other fine, for $27,600, is for allowing uncured concrete – concrete not left to set for 24 hours or more – into the river and for using heavy-duty tire mats to make a temporary access road and platform in the river, potentially leaching chemicals and microplastics into the water.

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Fines ranged from $1,500 to $237,600. Alleged violations included a city discharging 400,000 gallons of wastewater to the Malheur River; a rock crusher operating without an air quality permit; and a truck company failed to clean up spilled diesel fuel

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be removed, water district employees and contractors continued to use them for weeks. DEQ characterized this conduct as “flagrant” and “unlawful.”

The bulk of the latest violations are Class I, the state’s worst violation classification, but rated “moderate” for the magnitude of impact.

Winchester dam The Winchester Dam was built in 1890 and is made of wood and cement.

A former hydropower dam owned by PacifiCorp, it was given for free to more than 100 residents in the late 1960s to enjoy the 1.7-mile-long reservoir as a private lake. Residents are members of the water district, which is responsible for maintenance.

But repairs in recent years have gone awry, including an emergency fish salvage in 2013 and fines in 2018 when concrete got into the water during repairs.

The latest problems have ignited a renewed sense of urgency among environmental groups that have long wanted the dam removed. Doing so would reconnect 160 miles of North Umpqua River and allow unimpeded movement for native migratory fish.

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DEQ issued civil penalties to the following organizations and individuals: • Chris Dials Contracting LLC, Tillamook, $2,674, Air quality • City of Ontario, Ontario, $11,200, Wastewater • Daniel & Claudia Campean, Corbett, $8,400, Stormwater • Gedenberg, Michael, dba Mike Gedenberg Trucking, Astoria, $39,090, Spills • Mazda Motors of America, Inc., Irvine, $237,600, Oregon Low Emission Vehicles

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Penalties may also include orders requiring specific tasks to prevent ongoing violations or additional environmental harm.

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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 following 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 Park-

way, 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.

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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. ________________________

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) 280-2832 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.

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The Lions girls took first place, Junction City second, and North Bend third.

“They just executed the game plan perfectly, they hit the first mile like they were supposed to and then worked together to move up. It’s the stuff we have been talking about all season,” Knutson said. “It’s hard to put into words.

Not very often do you get kids that execute that perfectly. They believed.

It’s hard to believe when you are tired that you can do it, but they ran with each other and targeted kids from the other team.”

The Lions girls’ cross country program has been building for several years under Knutson, who took home the coach of the year award.

When asked by The Sentinel what it took for the team to get to this point, Knutson said, “There were a lot of health challenges this season. We had to do a lot of problem solving and parents were super supportive,” Knutson added, “We don’t graduate anyone [in the girls’ program], we have a group of eighth grade girls that are going to be really strong, the future is pretty bright I hope.”

When it was the boys’ turn to race it was much of the same that we have seen all season, junior Carter Bengtson winning big. Bengtson (15:41.40), who hasn’t finished in less than first place in any race he has participated in this season, finished in first place yet again. The closest competitor to him

was Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall, who had a time of 16:33.30.

“I always tell the kids, don’t get used to watching someone like Carter race,” Knutson said.

“When you see someone like that on a daily basis it’s easy to take it for granted. To come out here and solo a 15:41, I mean that’s pretty impressive. He is so consistent. He is always within a couple of seconds in that first mile of where he needs to be. It’s not like he’s running out hard and then settling in, he just knows the game plan and follows it. You can’t underestimate what he has done.”

Bengtson wasn’t the only member of the Lions boys’ team to shine.

Sophomore David Culbert (17:54.90) finished fourth.

“David just came back from a big trip over the weekend so we were concerned about maybe a little bit of jet lag. He was wanting to run a fast time but we went with a game plan that was more based on place to make sure he didn’t get stranded out in between packs.

He bought into it and ran the game plan perfectly,” Knutson said.

“It means the world,” Culbert said. “I was trying to get fourth for districts and I got it. That’s going to help the team perform and it’s going to help us win.”

Also performing strongly for the Lions was junior Easton Hutchins (18:01.40) who took sixth and sophomore Frank Garcia (18:13.50) finished eighth.

“Frank just missed the top seven, but those two guys, again at the mile marker, our boys were

out of first place by 20 points. Easton and Frank nailed the first mile and I think they look at each other like ‘hey we are going to be moving up on some guys. Some of those other guys got a little too hot. I think it was super motivating to see the girls do it first, they were like ‘wow, hey this really works.’ We haven’t been on a fast course for four weeks either.

We could sense some big stuff coming, but what they did today was pretty fun to watch,” Knutson continued.

Also coming up big for the Lions boys’ team was a trio of sophomores; Jackson Gifford (18:43.00) finishing in 12th place, Lucas O’Hara (18:43.80) took 14th, and Ethan McClean (19:33.40) took 18th out of 35 boys’ runners.

“It was a total team effort from both boys and girls. I couldn’t have dreamt that it would go any better. They were awesome,” Knutson concluded.

It’s also worth noting that the Lions junior varsity boys’ team took first place at districts with seven Lion runners finishing in the top 10, including freshman Micha Hanke (19:56.70) taking first place and junior Hayes Valley (20:03.00) finishing second. Both the present and future indeed look bright for Cottage Grove.

Next up, the Lions boys’ and girls’ teams head to the OSAA 4A state championships, also located at Lane Community College.

The girls’ team will compete at 11:45 a.m. and the boys team will run at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 4.

Flu vaccination rates among health care personnel remain low PORTLAND, Ore.—Influenza vaccination rates among Oregon’s health care personnel have not recovered from significant declines suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) data show.

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The influenza vaccination rate among eligible health care workers had dropped by 25% between the 2019-2020 and 20222023 influenza seasons.

“Health care workers are the first line of defense in protecting vulnerable patients and preventing a severe respiratory virus season from becoming a catastrophic one,” said Rebecca Pierce, Ph.D., HAI Program manager. “That’s why influenza vaccination of health care workers is a key strategy for infection control in health care facilities.”

OHA requires annual reporting of health care worker influenza vaccination data from four facility types – ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, hospitals (including inpatient psychiatric facilities) and nursing facilities.

Data are self-reported by facilities and include aggregate counts of health care workers, filterable by health care worker category; who received an influenza vaccination; who de-

clined; who had a medical contraindication; or who had an unknown vaccination status. The Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination Dashboard displays influenza vaccination data filterable by facility type, county, and worker classification. The dashboard also shows trends by flu season and facility-specific data.

According to the 20222023 dashboard, hospitals

reported the highest vaccination rates among workers at 69%, followed by ambulatory surgery centers at 67%; nursing facilities at 41%; and inpatient psychiatric facilities and dialysis facilities, both the lowest at 35%. Rates for dialysis centers and hospitals saw a slight increase from the 2021-2022 season but were still below the rates for prior flu seasons.

“Influenza vaccinations among health care workers were significantly impacted during the pandemic, which is likely reflective of historically low rates of influenza during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 flu seasons,” Pierce said. “However, flu transmission has returned to pre-pandemic levels. It’s important that we focus on rebuilding flu vaccination rates for this critical, frontline workforce.”

The proportion of eligible health care workers who declined flu vaccination has increased over the years. For the 2022-2023 flu season, 15% declined, compared to 11% for the 2021-2022 season. Additionally, a high proportion

(21%) of health care workers reported having an unknown vaccination status, which may contribute to low vaccination rates – and illustrates the need for improvement in facility-level documentation of vaccination status.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed Healthy People 2020 with 10-year objectives for improving the health of all Americans, including showing progress toward a 90% influenza vaccination goal for the health care workforce. However, because Healthy People 2030 does not include a goal focused on increasing flu vaccinations among health care workers, Oregon continues to use the Healthy People 2020 goal as a way of directing public health action and showing where more support and education is needed.

To achieve 90% influenza vaccination coverage, Pierce said there are important steps health care facilities can take. Among public health recommendations is encouraging health care workers, including those not employed by the facility—contractors and volunteers—to get vaccinated at the beginning of every influenza season.

Facilities can also host promotional activities, such as holding mass vaccination fairs, providing vaccines at no cost to employees, starting incentive programs, and documenting all health care workers’ vaccination status and requiring a declination form for health care workers who decline vaccination.

OHA has developed a toolkit for health care employers and workers to help them improve employee flu vaccinations rates at their facilities to protect patients, themselves and their families.

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