The CoTTage grove entinel
City outlines Main St. Improvement Project
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Cottage Grove’s multi-million-dollar Main Street Improvement Project is expected to break ground in February.
Bidding is scheduled for November and the project will break ground in February, 2025, according to Cottage Grove Public Works Department Director Faye Stewart.
“Construction is estimated to be roughly 18-months total and could vary depending on the contractor’s schedule, but would not impact the entire corridor during that duration. The phasing of construction for the project will largely be subject to the contractor’s means and methods and minimizing impact and costs. Typically, underground utilities are the first things to be constructed on these projects.”
BACKGROUND
Stewart told The Sentinel in a published interview in March that none of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities within the project boundaries are in compliance.
“The sidewalks are in horrible condition. In fact, on a regular basis people are tripping, falling, and causing bodily damage to themselves,” he said.
The current curb height along with the shape of the paved surface makes it difficult to open car doors and trees continue to degrade and break up the sidewalk, Stewart added.
The improvements are significant, including improving the alleys on each side of Main Street to allow for access to the rear of buildings and adding lighting, signage, and
“My goal is that we will have a big improvement to the flow, the look, and the feel of our downtown, which will encourage more businesses, and encourage more people to come and shop in Cottage Grove,” Mike Sauerwein, Cottage Grove City Manager
improving the alley surface for walking.
“Everything between the building fronts will be replaced,” Stewart said. “The sidewalks will be widened to 12.5’’ and the roadway and parking will be repaved. Water, sewer, and storm infrastructure will be upgraded.”
The improvements also include new trees, furnishings, lighting, refurbished traffic light poles, an added ADA parking space on each block, raised intersections at 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Streets, and a raised street on South 7th to the alley to accommodate events. Each side street will be improved 20’ to the alley entrances. Fiber will be added and available to each building, “The challenges are designing and meeting ADA requirements for the existing building entrances and ADA street crossings,” Stewart said. “Each building has its unique entrance and
See PROJECT, Page 6
Looking Glass Rural Outreach Center has a new home
CINDY WEELDREYER
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Childhood trauma, addictions, physical and sexual abuse, mental illness, learning disabilities and homelessness are very real challenges for some South Lane County youth.
Sadly, their vulnerabilities become a beacon for human traffickers to swoop in with promises to help them and instead rob them of their personal freedom, health and well-being, and sometimes their life.
In 1970, Eugene Psychologist
Steve Ashton’s community volunteer work revealed a great need for a youth shelter. He bought a house and created the Looking Glass Intervention Center. His act of compassion to help youth in crisis inspired others. That humble beginning, more than 50 years ago, evolved into the nationally accredited nonprofit organization, Looking Glass Community Services (LGCS).
Today, the award-winning agency has 13 different locations throughout the Eugene/Springfield area and in rural communities, such as Cottage Grove.
The agency offers a wide range of services to support youth: Outpatient mental health, addictions counseling, alternative education and vocational schools, and psychiatric residential services. LGCS supports homeless youth through outreach, drop-in centers, multiple shelters, independent living programs and a school.
LGCS Executive Director Chad Westphal said national accreditation is essential to LGCS ongoing success.
CINDY WEELDREYER
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Voters established the Eugene People Utility District (EPUD) utility in 1978.
In 1981, voters authorized it to sell up to $72.5 million in revenue bonds to purchase portions of Pacific Power’s electrical system. In 1983, the purchase was finalized and EPUD became an operating utility.
More recently, EPUD’s highly publicized opposition to Lane County’s Clean Lane (IMERF) Project is to protect its ratepayers’ 33-year investment in equipment to convert Short Mountain Landfill’s methane gas into electricity that it provides to its customers. The county project creates a state-of-the-art waste processing facility in Goshen that will reduce the amount of methane gas owned by EPUD as part of an intergovernmental agreement with Lane County.
EPUD board members are elected in one of five subdistricts. District 1, currently held by incumbent Ron
Davis, includes the rural communities of London, Lorane, Saginaw, and unincorporated areas around Cottage Grove. Davis has more than 20 years of experience as board member. His challenger, Dale Olson, retired from EPUD after 30 years of service.
To gain insight from the two candidates running for the EPUD District 1 position in the November General Election, The Sentinel asked both the following questions: The Sentinel: How have you been involved with the utility and for how long?
Ron Davis: I was appointed to the EPUD Board in 1981, before it was operational. Then I was elected to serve from 1983 to 1994. I was re-elected and have served the people since 2013. I’ve served as president and I’m currently vice president.
Dale Olson: I was employed with EPUD for 30 years. In those 30 years, I held several positions within the company. In the Energy Services Department, I delivered
COURTESY PHOTOS
Challenger Dale Olson, left, and incumbent Ron Davis.
programs to reduce customers’ energy bill with efficient products.
I supported the line crews in storms and everyday line work. I worked with the Engineering Department to ensure customer needs were met when it comes to getting new service or upgrades to existing services. I worked with both departments to ensure reduced outages during storms and to plan for unforeseen events affecting electrical service to customers. I also helped customers
with high bills develop “pay schedules” so they could manage the high bill months.
The Sentinel: Why are you running for this position?
Ron Davis These are complicated and critical times. The EPUD is very stable and needs to stay that way. I want to ensure that we continue to be significantly engaged
“In 2006, Looking Glass received national accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA) located in New York,” Westphal said. “We chose COA as our accrediting body because they were the only accreditor that allowed homeless youth services to be included in its process. We have maintained our accreditation along with multiple State of Oregon licenses ever since their respective inceptions. When serving thousands of youths and families each year, it’s important to have outside assurances that the quality of our work is where it needs to be.”
He said the goal of the Rural Program is to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse of youth on the streets. Many of these youth are without basic survival aid ranging from the most basic of needs (food, clothing, and shelter) to other important needs such as hygiene care, benefits they are eligible for,
See EPUD, Page 4 See NEW, Page 8
CINDY WEELDREYER / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
Lane DA outlines county’s deflection program
CINDY WEELDREYER
For Cottage Grove Sentinel
The Cottage Grove Police Department may be the first law enforcement agency in Lane County to begin utilizing the newly minted deflection program. The program designed to provide an alternative to criminal prosecution for certain drug offenses.
At the Monday night, Oct. 14, meeting, Lane County District Attorney Chris Parosa provided the City Council with an overview of the Lane County Deflection Program that is ready to roll out next week. He spoke highly of the former Lane County Jail Captain Clint Riley who came out of retirement to serve as the program manager.
Police agencies, the district attorney’s office, local treatment providers and nonprofit organizations, and members of historically marginalized and underserved communities collaboratively designed the countywide program.
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies.
All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Cottage Grove Police
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
02:43: Suspicious vehicle, Quincy/S. 1st St.
06:27: Barking dog, 200 block South M St.
06:37: Shots fired, 78000 block Hwy 99
06:51: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
07:10: Dog at large, 1600 block S. 8th St.
07:12: Dog at large, 1700 block Curry Ave.
07:16: Criminal mischief, 10th/Quincy
07:20: Criminal mischief, Taylor/10th
07:22: Criminal mischief, 8th/Taylor
07:28: Alarm, 300 block S. 6th St.
07:50: Juvenile, 1000 block Taylor Ave.
08:12: Motor vehicle crash, E. Main/N. River Rd.
09:03: Death investigation, 2000 block Hwy 99
09:58: Theft, 1500 block E. Main St.
10:23: Juvenile, S. 6th/ Fillmore Ave.
12:05: Motor vehicle crash, Kenady Ln/Valley View Ln.
12:17: Info, 1300 block S. 6th St.
12:37: Abandoned vehicle, 100 block Jefferson Ave.
13:22: Info, 79000 block Delight Valley School Rd.
13:53: Harassment, 800 block S. 14th St.
15:30: Juvenile, 100 block N. 9th St.
15:33: Criminal mischief, 1300 block Birch Ave.
Cottage Grove Police Chief Cory Chase said the reformed Measure 110 is “a game changer” for his law enforcement agency. “It’s given us a tool that we haven’t had,” Chase said. “Measure 110 didn’t work and that’s why there was the push for reform. We’ve already been arresting people for procession of hard drugs again. There are some officers in our department that this is the first time they have arrested people for drug offenses.”
Chase told the Cottage Grove City Council during its regular Monday Sept. 23, session, that he wants his department to focus on the drug concerns in the community. He said the local deflection opportunities with the reform are a win for his department.
BACKGROUND
In response to growing frustration with the negative consequences of Measure 110’s decriminalization of drug possession, earlier this year, the Oregon Legislature
15:55: Fraud, 900 block South 1st St.
16:15: Theft, 200 block Quincy Ave.
16:17: Abandoned vehicle, 100 block S. 3rd St.
18:01: Harassment, 500 block N. River Rd.
19:22: Disturbance, 1000 block Chestnut Ave.
20:47: Disturbance, 200 block N. 12th St.
20:57: Harassment, 400 block Main St.
23:25: Nuisance, 1500 block E. Main St.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
00:29: Bike stop, 1000 block E. Main St.
00:50: Warrant service, Adams/12th St.
07:26: Dog at large, 1100 block Polk Ave.
08:25: Suspicious condition, 1300 block S. River Rd.
08:36: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
10:09: Welfare check, 200 block S. 6th St.
10:27: Vehicle impound, 600 block E. Gibbs Ave.
10:30: Criminal mischief, 1200 block S. River Rd.
11:03: Disorderly subject, E. Main/7th St. 11:07: Abandoned vehicle, 500 block N. 10th St.
11:11: Theft, 1100 block E. Main St.
11:28: Motor vehicle crash, Lynx Hollow/99
13:57: Disturbance, 38000 block Row River Rd.
13:59: Suicidal subject, 400 block J St.
15:14: Theft, 600 block N. 9th St.
15:55: Agency assist, 400 block N. 9th St.
15:58: Abandoned vehicle, Pennoyer/99
16:05: Child abuse, 1000 block 2nd St.
17:42: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
17:51: Citizen assist, 400 block E. Main St.
17:59: Suspicious condition, 300 block Monroe Ave.
18:39: Animal info, 700 block Hwy 99
19:34: Found property, 1400 block N. Douglas St. 22:04: Child abuse, 1100 block S. 8th St.
23:38: Suspicious vehicle, 1400 block N.
recriminalized controlled substances and allocated money to counties to set up a program that encourages a person to seek treatment and provides accountability for behaviors that harm others.
Only 23 of Oregon’s 36 counties opted to create a diversion program and Lane County received $2.1 million to start one. The Legislature gave counties design flexibility to meet local needs and Parosa said each one is different. Marion County’s successful seven-year-old deflection program model in Salem inspired the structure of Lane County’s Law Enforcement Assisted Deflection (LEAD) program.
HOW IT WORKS
Parosa explained how the LEAD Program allows an officer on the scene to make the determination if a person is simply in possession of a user amount of a controlled substance and/or has been involved in livability crimes related to substance abuse. As an alternative to arrest or a
Douglas St.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
00:10: Alarm, 100 block S. 5th St.
01:35: Mental, 90 block N. 16th St.
01:52: Welfare check, 100 block Hwy 99
07:01: Welfare check, 500 block E. Main St.
07:05: Child abuse, 2000 block Hwy 99
08:54: Dog at large, S. River Rd/Harrison
09:39: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
09:56: Abandoned vehicle, Taylor/8th
10:50: Welfare check, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
11:07: Abandoned vehicle, 1600 block Pritchett Pl
12:57: Animal info, N. 19th St./E. Whiteaker Ave.
13:30: Welfare check, N. 19th St./E. Whiteaker Ave.
13:54: Vicious dog, 11th/ Harrison
14:05: Welfare check, 300 block Monroe Ave.
14:31: Disorderly subject, 2700 block Row River Rd.
14:39: Motor vehicle crash, 81000 block Davisson Rd.
14:48: Found dog, Hwy 99/River Rd.
14:57: Suspicious condition, M/Bryant Ave.
15:12: Trespass, 1600 block Gateway Blvd.
16:08: Motor vehicle crash, 1700 block E. Main St.
16:44: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
17:02: Theft, 100 block South M St.
19:52: Suspicious vehicle, 1600 block E. Grover Ave.
20:04: Fire, 200 block N. 12th St.
20:16: Warrant service, Connector
20:57: Motor vehicle crash, Jim Wright Wy/ Thornton Ln.
21:42: Child abuse, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
22:05: Child abuse, 1400 blocks Parks Rd.
22:26: Suspicious subject, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
23:45: Disturbance, 200 block N. Lane St.
citation into court, the officer can call 24/7 for a peer navigator to come to the crime scene and make an initial contact to determine if the offender is willing to enter the voluntary deflection program.
A follow-up meeting determines if the person meets all six criteria of program eligibility, and a treatment plan is designed with LEAD community partners to overcome the person’s existing barriers. Those who have previous domestic violence or
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
01:04: Disturbance, 200 block N. Lane St.
01:19: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
03:53: Suspicious vehicle, 1400 block N. Douglas St.
04:39: Citizen assist, 500 block Grant Ave.
08:09: Citizen assist, 1300 block E. Main St.
08:58: Theft, Gateway/ Coop
09:38: Business check, 1200 block Hwy 99
09:51: Citizen assist, 1300 block E. Main St.
09:55: Hit and run, 100 block S. 6th St.
10:18: Harassment, 900 block W. Main St.
10:39: Juvenile, 900 block Row River Rd.
12:13: Abandoned vehicle, M/Birch
12:25: Abandoned vehicle, 900 block N. 19th St.
14:23: Illegal camping, 200 block N. 12th St.
14:36: Found property, 400 block E. Main St.
14:44: Welfare check, 1000 block E. Main St. 15:11: Fraud, 800 block S. 10th St.
15:44: Motor vehicle crash, 1500 block E. Main St.
16:27: Harassment, 900 block W. Main St. 16:34: Theft, 100 block S. 21st St.
16:52: Motor vehicle crash, 1500 block E. Main St.
17:18: Found property, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
17:38: Citizen assist, 300 block S. 12th St. 18:55: Theft, 800 block E. Main St.
19:19: Trespass, 900 block Row River Rd.
19:23: Trespass, 300 block Quincy Ave.
21:19: Trespass, 1300 block N. 19th St.
22:28: Warrant service, 100 block N. 14th St. 22:39: Illegal camping, 200 block N. 12th St.
23:25: Disorderly subject, 1300 block E. Main St
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
01:11: Welfare check, 600 block S. 5th St. 05:45: Alarm, 1500 block S. 4th St. 06:37: Welfare check,
sex crime convictions, those who may be a danger to the peer navigators or those with severe and persistent mental illness are not eligible for deflection.
The peer navigator serves as a case manager to ensure there is compliance with agreed upon expectations. If the peer navigator, who has personal experience in the criminal justice system, determines the effort is not genuine the person will be charged with the original crime. The
600 block S. 5th St.
07:10: Trespass, 200 block Gateway Blvd.
07:41: Hit and run, 1600 block S. 6th St.
10:36: Info, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
10:48: Wanted subject, 500 block Gateway Blvd.
11:23: Illegal dumping, 1800 block Harvey Rd. 11:43: Illegal dumping, 3300 block Row River Rd.
11:45: Abandoned vehicle, 100 block North H St.
12:19: Warrant service, 1100 block E. Main St.
12:44: Animal info, 13th/ Jefferson
15:12: Citizen assist, 1700 block E. Washington Ave.
15:25: Citizen assist, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
15:38: Burglary, 200 block North G St.
16:12: DUII, 100 block S. 6th St.
16:43: Info, 500 block Grant Ave.
17:28: Suspicious condition, 1700 block E. Washington Ave.
18:22: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.
18:51: Info, 1300 block S. 4th St.
18:56: Info, 900 block N. 16th St.
21:05: Trespass, 200 block Gateway Blvd.
21:17: Warrant service, 1000 block E. Main St.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 2
00:02: Wanted subject, 400 block N. 10th St.
00:24: Suspicious vehicle, 900 block Row River Rd.
00:59: Welfare check, Mosby Creek/Currin
01:58: Suspicious vehicle, 900 block Row River Rd.
03:30: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.
06:16: Suspicious vehicle, 100 block Hwy 99
08:31: Alarm, 1300 block Gateway Blvd.
11:44: Abandoned vehicle, Harvey Rd/19th St. 11:51: Agency assist, 77000 block London Rd.
12:16: Illegal camping, 1100 block E. Main St.
12:50: Info, 1300 block E. Main St.
court can then mandate drug treatment and possible jail time. “We hope we can push people to get treatment,” Parosa said. “I honestly can’t tell you what a successful percentage should be, but something is better than nothing. At the end of 2023, nearly 1-in-5 Oregonians were addicted to a controlled substance. Bringing down our addiction
See PROGRAM, Page 6
18:56: Fire, 400 block E. Chadwick Ave.
19:03: Fire, 400 block N. 8th St.
19:33: Welfare check, Cherry Ct/Wood Ave. 19:57: Disturbance, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
20:18: Nuisance, Hwy 99/Lane
20:47: Suspicious condition, 300 block Hwy 99
2 1:09: Dog at large, 8th/ Cooper
21:12: Business check, 100 block S. 6th St.
21:17: Found dog, 1400 block Ash Ave.
21:34: Business check, 1500 block E. Main St.
22:54: Disorderly subject, 1300 block E. Main St
23:29: Fire, 200 block Quincy Ave.
23:36: Barking dog, Arthur/8th
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
00:03: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
00:48: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.
02:44: Suspicious subject, 1000 block E. Main St
05:41: Suspicious condition, 1300 block S. River Rd.
06:00: Suspicious condition, 1300 block S. 4th St
07:27: Illegal camping, 1000 block E. Main St. 07:30: Suspicious condition, 200 block N. 10th St
07:58: Warrant service, 700 block S. 6th St. 09:10: Burglary, 800 block N. Douglas St. 09:46: Wanted subject, 3000 block Row River Rd. 11:31: Welfare check, 2100 block Getty Cir. 15:37: Criminal mischief, 1600 block Pritchett Pl.
16:46: Animal info, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
17:20: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
18:08: Business check, DariMart
18:28: Illegal dumping, 1000 block Hwy 99
19:36: Alarm, 1400 block E. Main St. 19:43: Disturbance, 100 block N. 19th St.
19:57: Theft, 900 block W. Main St.
14:23: Motor vehicle crash, Row River Rd/ Thornton
14:28: Found dog, 800 block W. Main St.
14:30: Found property, 500 block E. Main St.
17:00: Alarm, 600 block E. Gibbs Ave.
22:40: Reckless driving, 700 block Hwy 99
23:08: Hit and run, 1000 block Taylor Ave.
23:23: Business check,
CINDY WEELDREYER / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
The Cottage Grove City Council meeting Oct. 14.
Life in Cottage Grove
The historic Dr. Snapp House on South River Road is maintained by the Prospectors and Gold Diggers Club to showcase early medical practices in Cottage Grove. It will be open for tours on Dec. 7-8 during the Club’s annual Victorian Christmas Bazaar.
Drivers urged to watch for seasonal migrating wildfire
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them more likely to cross roads, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
Fewer daylight hours and rainy weather also reduce drivers’ visibility.
Each year, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews remove about 6,000 carcasses of deer struck and killed by vehicles on Oregon’s public roadways, and many more die away from roads or on county, city or private roads.
ODFW research tracking mule deer with GPS collars shows that deer faithfully follow their migratory routes, no matter how many roads are in the way. They often have no choice but to cross roads to get to food and shelter, the
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ODFW states in an advisory release.
The encounters frequently lead to damaged vehicles triggering expensive repair costs, and often the collisions can cause human injuries and even death. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports 24 people in Oregon died in vehicle collisions with animals between 2011 and 2020.
The ODFW urges drivers to follow these recommendations:
Watch for animal crossing signs: These signs mark areas with frequent wildlife crossings so stay alert when you see one.
Be cautious in areas with dense vegetation and curves: Wildlife can be difficult to spot in these areas until they are near the road.
City of Cottage Grove Annual Leaf Pick-Up
October 28th, November 18th, & December 2nd, 2024
The City of Cottage Grove Public Works Department will be conducting the annual Leaf Pick-Up the weeks of October 28th, November 18th, & December 2nd, 2024. Property owners will be responsible for removing any leaves placed in the street after December 2, 2024.
All leaves must be put out BEFORE October 28, 2024 for the first pick up, BEFORE November 18, 2024 for the second pick up, and BEFORE December 2, 2024 for the third and FINAL pick up.
Residents can NOT place leaves in the street where curbside parking does not exist or in bike lanes.
This is strictly a leaf pick up; nothing other than loose leaves will be picked up. There will be a community drop-off site at the Row River Water Treatment Plant, located at 3300 Row River Road. Please look for signs pointing to the designated area. This will only be available through the end of the leaf pick up, on December 6, 2024. Please do not place any debris in this location after December 6, 2024.
If you have questions regarding the Leaf Pick-Up Program, please call the Public Works Department, at (541) 767-4100 or see our Leaf Pick-Up Brochure, located at City Hall, at 400 East Main Street, or on our website, at https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/publicworks/page/ leaf-pickup-program for additional information.
PHOTO FROM OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY – CASCADES Wildlife crossings on Highway 97 near Sunriver have helped reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by nearly 90 percent, according to the ODFW.
Expect more animals when you see one: If you spot one animal, more are likely nearby. Focus on where the animal came from (not where it’s going), as others may be following.
Slow down and stay in your lane: Swerving to avoid animals often leads to more serious crashes. Maintain control of your vehicle.
Always wear your seat belt: Even minor collisions can cause serious injuries and wearing your seat belt is one of the best ways to stay safe.
This is also the time of year when the most road-killed deer and elk are salvaged for meat.
Road Kill Rules
Drivers who hit a deer or elk, or see one that is struck,
and salvage it must fill out a free online permit and turn the head in within five days so ODFW can test for Chronic Wasting Disease.
This highly infectious and always fatal disease affecting deer, elk and moose has never been detected in Oregon but was recently detected in Idaho, California, and Washington.
One symptom of the disease is loss of balance/ coordination, which makes road-killed deer and elk an important group to test. More info about ODFW’s Roadkill Salvage Permits can be found at https://myodfw.com/articles/ roadkill-salvage-permits
Wildlife crossings are also helping reduce the number of animals on highways in some areas of Oregon. These
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structures create safer passage for wildlife and help protect travelers from collisions.
ODFW and ODOT officials said they are are continuing efforts to build more wildlife crossings to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and maintain long-term habitat connectivity. Key partners, including the Oregon Wildlife Foundation and the Oregon Hunters Association, have played vital roles in supporting these efforts, the release states.
If you want to support wildlife passage, consider the Watch for Wildlife Oregon license plate. Proceeds from this plate fund wildlife passage and habitat connectivity projects statewide.
To help the state identify roadkill hotspots the public can by participate in the Roadkills of Oregon project. ODFW, in partnership with the Oregon Zoo, is asking people for assistance recording the locations of road-killed mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
ODFW officials ask that if you see a road-killed animal of any species and it is safe to do so, pull over, take a picture of the carcass, and add it to the project on iNaturalist. These observations are invaluable in identifying priority areas for the state to take action to help save wildlife.
COURTESY PHOTO FROM ROBLYN BROWN
deer attempting to cross the highway.
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Lane County Fall Outdoor Burning Season delayed
STAFF REPORT
Cottage Grove Sentinel
The Lane County fall outdoor burning season, which typically starts on October 1st, has been delayed a second time due to persistent dry conditions and heightened fire risk, according to the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA).
For Cottage Grove and all Lane County residents, the earliest possible outdoor burning start date is now Friday, Nov. 1.
For residents of Eugene, Springfield, and Oakridge there will not be a fall outdoor burning season this year. The next opportunity for outdoor burning in these areas will be the spring outdoor burning season.
The decision to delay was made jointly by the Lane County Fire Defense Board and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).
“Unfortunately, fire season conditions are lingering,” LRAPA spokesperson Matt
Sorensen said. “After an extremely challenging fire season the Fire Defense Board and ODF are trying to limit opportunities for new fires.”
Until outdoor burning season is open, yard debris may not be burned across all of Lane County. Residents are encouraged to use services like Lane Forest Products, Rexius, or Lane County’s transfer stations and dumpsites for disposing of woody yard material in the interim.
Violations for burning during the closed season could result in fines ranging from $50 to $2,500 or more.
LRAPA has a factsheet at https://www.lrapa.org with information on disposal alternatives for vegetation in Lane County.
The Lane County Fire Defense Board and ODF will re-evaluate conditions closer to Nov. 1.
To check the status of the burning season, visit LRAPA’s website or call the LRAPA’s
$500,000 to increase resilience of Lane
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a
$500,000 grant to Lane County and its partners Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD), Springfield Utility Board (SUB), and The Center for Rural Livelihoods.
The grant will help improve the resilience of electricity services and identify opportunities for renewable energy distribution.
“Extreme weather events and wildfire have become the new normal in Lane County,” Lane County Policy Director Stephen Adams said. “But many of our systems are aging and were not built to withstand repeated storms and disasters. This grant will allow us to explore how we can make changes to better weather extreme weather together.”
EPUD
Two candidates in the running for the EPUD Dist. 1
From Page 1
with the communities we serve.
Dale Olson: I am running for District 1 to represent South district customers by making sure energy rates and
OBITUARIES
The grant will fund three technical assistance tasks:
• The design, validation, and siting of distributed renewable energy and backup power systems, including microgrid designs, for utilities to improve reliability of services in grid outages. Important activities include technical support with the development of microgrid siting, sizing, and funding strategy, as well as the identification and validation of remote monitoring and control technologies.
• The identification and validation of key technology upgrades for utilities. Smaller utilities in Lane County lack many of the technological advancements of their larger utility counterparts. Activities under this task will ensure that smaller cooperatives and
energy service is the best that a public utility can provide.
The Sentinel: What do you see are EPUD’s top three challenges?
Ron Davis: The top challenges are rate stability and the acquisition of new cost-effective and environmentally safe power resources. We need to continue to negotiate with other providers for the best rates for additional power usage.
& DEATH NOTICES
Darin Keith Carper
Darin Keith Carper, 54, of Dorena, Oregon passed away on October 5, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
COTTAGE GROVE:
6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822
10:00am
Christian Education: Pre-K through 5th Tim Baker, Senior Minister www.6thandgibbs.com
Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue
541-942-4771 Pastor:Ron Harris Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org
Cottage Grove Faith Center
33761 Row River Rd.
541-942-4851
Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett
www.cg4.tv
Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Services: 10:00am
Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East
541-942-7711 • Pastor: Bob Friend
Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium
municipalities are included in the clean energy transition.
• The execution of a county-wide load and reliability analysis. Since Lane is comprised of over 8 service territories, a load analysis will determine optimal technology siting and essential grid improvements. This will develop a path forward for the adoption of clean energy technologies and help maximize the impact of new or ongoing energy efficiency and transportation electrification programs.
“We’ve seen the impact that severe winter storms and summer wildfires can have on our customers,” EPUD General Manager Kyle Roadman said.
“While EPUD will continue to invest in a more resilient electric system, we’re also happy to be working with our partners at Lane County and
Dale Olson: Challenge #1: How to maximize the value of the methane that EPUD owns at Lane County’s Short Mountain Landfill. Recent actions of three Lane County Commissioners to move forward with their Clean Lane Project has changed how we handle the methane EPUD owns. Challenge #2: EPUD relies heavily on hydroelectric power generated here in the Northwest. The hydro system is being targeted right now. For instance, if you decommission an electricity generating dam you need to find another source of electrical supply. Those concerns are not being addressed. It’s
Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church
100 S. Gateway Blvd. 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE”
Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Worship Services Sundays: 9a & 11a Youth Worship Sundays: 11a (all ages welcome) Mondays: 5:30p (6th-12th grades)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025. N. 19th St. 541-942-3420
Father John J. Boyle
Holy Mass: Saturday Vigil – 5:30 pm Sunday – 10:30 am For weekday and Holy Day of Obligation schedule see website OLPHCG.net
Confession: 4 PM to 5 PM Saturdays or by appointment
St. Philip Benizi, Creswell 552 Holbrook Lane Sunday 8 am
St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050
Rev. Lawrence Crumb
“Scripture, Tradition, Reason” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome
Seventh-day Adventist Church
820 South 10th Street
541-942-5213
Pastor: James D. Boram
Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am
Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40
Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00
dailynoutdoor burning status line at 541-726-3976.
Coastal residents may call 541-997-1757.
County’s electrical grid
SUB to explore new ways of increasing reliability.”
The grant projects will take place over a three-year period. Lane County will serve as the organizer for the project and provide project management throughout the grant process.
Both EPUD and SUB will provide insights into utility operations and challenges, support community outreach, and serve on the core project team. The Center for Rural Livelihoods will help with outreach to rural and underserved communities to ensure a wide range of input.
“The recent ice storm left 35,000 of our neighbors without power for an extended period, and utilities throughout the region with a $35 million repair bill,” SUB General Manager Jeff Nelson said.
“That’s a powerful reminder that investing in resiliency
important that the power companies, like EPUD, are included in the discussion or have a seat on the committee making recommendations to dismantle a proven energy source. Challenge #3: Material acquisition is a major struggle right now. It is a moving target in terms of price and delivery of products. In most cases, our material prices have doubled, with no guaranteed delivery times. This is a struggle for fiscal budgeting and performing work on our electricity delivery system.
The Sentinel: What do you want to do, if elected, in the two-year term you are running for?
Trinity Lutheran Church 6th and Quincy 541-942-2373
Vacancy Pastor: Herb Percy Sunday School and Adult Education 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tuesday 5:15 p.m. to 6:5 p.m. TLC Groups tlccg.com
United Methodist Church 334 Washington 541-942-3033 Worship 10am umcgrove.org
CRESWELL:
Creswell Presbyterian Church 75 S 4th S • 541-895-3419 Rev. Seth Wheeler Adult Sunday School 9:15am Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am website www.creswellpres.org
Walker Union Church & Cemetery 32904 England Rd, Creswell, OR (541) 649-1800 Pastor: Randy
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
The $500,000 grant is designed to help improve the resilience of electricity services and identify opportunities for renewable energy distribution.
keeps the lights on and our communities safe.”
About the Clean Energy to Communities Program
Through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program, NREL offers in-depth technical partnerships that support communities in developing secure, reliable, resilient, equitable, and affordable clean energy systems. Learn more at www.nrel. gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-indepth-partnerships.html.
Ron Davis: If elected I want to work to continue stability on the board and with staff. I want to continue promoting the development of renewable power sources and advocating to make EPUD as energy independent as possible.
Dale Olson: I would like to promote the public power sector in the cities surrounded by EPUD’s district. Unlike Pacific Power, we are local, and we know our customers. There is a much bigger difference in rates today, between an investor-owned utility and a public utility district, than there was in 1983. If Pacific Power’s
current request to raise rates is approved by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission, EPUD’s rates will be 31-percent lower. I want to continue that economic benefit for our ratepayers. With the cost of goods and services continuing to rise and incomes not keeping pace, both candidates said they are passionately committed to upholding EPUD’s founding mission statement, “To provide safe, reliable, low-cost power in an environmentally responsible manner.”
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NEWS & VIEWS
‘Monetizing fear’ by bulletproof schools
GARY CONKLING
Oregon Capital Chronicle
As public schools grapple with lagging student literacy, chronic absenteeism and classrooms without air conditioning, they are now being pitched to bulletproof their school buildings and students.
The reason is obvious – more than 230 school shootings in the last decade and a growing threat of online ideation to shoot teachers and classmates. The solution seems equally obvious – restrict access by minors to firearms and take online threats of violence seriously.
But in a capitalist economy, every tragic occurrence can be a business opportunity. School shootings are no exception.
Firms have been hawking sophisticated sensors to detect guns in backpacks or uninvited intruders with weapons. They are being joined by sellers of bulletproof backpacks, hoodies and clipboards. There are also bulletproof window shields, classroom desks, white boards and collapsible safe rooms. Some of the products are designed and promoted by parents of schoolchildren.
None of this protection is cheap. For schools already financially strapped to pay teachers, provide school counseling and upgrade facilities, these purchases will further strain resources.
“Arm us with books, counselors and resources, not bulletproof vests,” says Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. “It is infuriating that rather than having the courage to solve the gun violence problem, we now have to confront the monetizing of fear.”
Avoiding monetization of fear may be too much to hope for in a politically polarized society unable to address responsible gun ownership and an economy where businesses pursue profits rather than plaudits.
Steve Naremore, owner of TuffyPacks, told The Washington Post he sold tens of thousands of ballistic shields for backpacks to parents within a week of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
“People say, ‘Oh, you’re just profiting off the carnage,’ ” Naremore said. “And you know what I say? ‘Look, don’t blame me. I’m just the fire extinguisher manufacturer, OK?’”
Atomic Defense sells backpacks with images of cute puppies and blue dinosaurs that appeal to young potential shooting victims. The backpacks come in different versions –some protect against handguns while more expensive models claim to protect against assault rifles.
There also are Tank the Turtle backpack inserts, which were designed by a mother of two with military experience and have been sold to thousands of customers. A cynical critic said a backpack with a Captain America shield won’t do much good in a school shooting if it’s hanging on a hook in a schoolroom.
Hardwire sells bulletproof clipboards for teachers with artistic designs of palm leaves, Pink Sunrise and Starry Night. Premier Body Armor makes a bulletproof threering binder for students that can unfold into a shield against handgun bullets. Wonder Hoodie claims its
sweatshirts will protect “all vital organs” against gunshots. It somewhat confusingly offers free replacements for hoodies that have fended off gun fire.
First Line Furniture pitches schools to buy bulletproof classroom desks, which were designed following the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The Washington Post reported, “They were tested against high-caliber handguns, AR-15s, submachine guns, hand grenades and .308 sniper rifles. One marketing video shows 18 children behind upright desktops.”
RTS Tactical touts bulletproof portable white boards that blend into classroom decor and avoid the appearance of a bunker. The armor panels were originally designed for army recruitment centers.
3M offers clear window laminate that prevents glass from shattering when struck by bullets from a semiautomatic rifle.
KT Security Solutions hawks rapidly accessible, collapsible safe rooms, which it says can double as reading rooms when not used for protection against a shooter. The bulletproof safe room sells for $60,000 per unit. Multiply that by 20 classrooms in a school and you’re talking real money diverted from teaching and learning. By failing to address root causes of school shootings, we may leave little choice for public school administrators and parents. It’s too bad no one has thought of bulletproofing air conditioning or library books.
Gary Conkling co-founded CFM
Advocates and has worked in various public affairs capacities for more than 40 years to advocate for adequate K-12 school funding in Oregon. He most recently provided strategic communications counsel to Portland Public Schools and SalemKeizer Public Schools. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/27/ monetizing-fear-by-bulletproofing-schools/
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EDITORIAL CARTOON
State unemployment report shows job gains, stability
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
The monthly Oregon Unemployment Report is a key indicator of the state’s economy.
By the numbers
The Oregon Employment Department shows Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.0% in August and September and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023.
Other labor force indicators also reflected stability. Oregon’s labor force participation rate was 63.0% in September, the same as in each of the prior four months, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Prior to that it generally rose slowly over the past four years, from 62.0% in September 2020, indicating
a larger share of Oregonians working or seeking jobs.
Meanwhile, Oregon’s labor force was stable during the past five months, remaining close to 2.19 million people.
The Oregon Employment Department reports 2,110,310 employed and 85,712 unemployed in September.
Gains and losses
In September, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 800 jobs, following a revised increase of 900 jobs in August.
September’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+700 jobs). Declines were largest in construction (-1,500). None of the other major industries experienced a monthly change of more than 600 jobs.
In the past 12 months, health care and social assistance (+15,100 jobs, or 5.2%) grew rapidly, while government (+5,700 jobs, or 1.8%) added the second most jobs. Only three other major industries—other services; wholesale trade; and transportation, warehousing, and utilities—grew since September 2023, each adding 1,400 jobs.
The other nine major industries declined during the past 12 months.
The five industries that cut more than 1,000 jobs were retail trade (-7,000 jobs, or -3.4%), professional and business services (-5,000 jobs, or -1.9%), construction (-4,000 jobs, or -3.4%), leisure and hospitality (-2,500 jobs, or -1.2%), and financial activities (-2,200 jobs, or -2.1%).
The U.S. unemployment rate was little changed at 4.1% in September from 4.2% in August.
JEREMY C. RUARK / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
The Oregon Employment Department reports 2,110,310 employed and 85,712 unemployed in September.
City outline Main St. Improvement Project
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height that can’t be changed. This can and has been a bit challenging to date. It has taken extra time gathering survey data to ensure everything is correct.”
In the March interview, Stewart said the city would do all it could to minimize the impact on local businesses and in the Sentinel’s latest conversation with Stewart, he said the city will carefully review the proposals from contractors.
“One of the criteria will be how they propose to perform the work minimizing impacts to businesses,” he said. “At this time, it’s not clear what all the options are to limit impacts and ensure business patrons’ needs are met. We are committed to improving the alley ways to facilitate rear access into businesses.”
Stewart said there will be robust and frequent communications between the city, the contractor and businesses, and that the city will work with Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Cottage Grove to create incentives to visit downtown.
Stewart acknowledged that the project will be challenging.
“We will need to create detours for through traffic routing them around the construction,” he said. “Work to
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Lane DA Outlines deflection program
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ensure there is enough parking for business patrons. Create maps showing the detour routes and parking options. Improving outreach with social media, texting, emails, newsprint, regular open house meetings, etc.”
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Cottage Grove City Manager Mike Sauerwein said a community meeting will be conducted to offer the downtown businesses and property owners’ specific information about the project. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Cottage Grove City Hall, located at 400 E Main Street.
“We want to walk them through this project and show them what we will be doing in front of their buildings and what the finished project will look like,” Sauerwein said.
The improvement project start time after the first of the year, allows local businesses to operate regularly through the Christmas season without construction disruptions.
The city is reviewing access to businesses during the construction work through connecting alleys.
“We are going to spruce up the alleys so that people can access businesses that way,” he said. “We need to have a contractor on board so that we can start taking to the contractor about construction, but our goal is to try to maintain access to buildings throughout the construction process so there is access to the businesses.”
rates is going to be pivotal for our state if we’re ultimately going to see the kind of improvements we want in our communities. And, frankly, it’s just the humane thing to do to try and help people who are struggling to overcome their drug addictions.”
Sauerwein said the city is also promoting downtown.
“We are encouraging all those who live in Cottage Grove, and surrounding communities, to continue to do what they are doing,” he said. “By that I mean supporting downtown businesses. Continue shopping here. Come downtown to have dinner. During construction we will do everything that we can so that people will be able to access the businesses.”
MAIN STREET VANDALISM SENTENCING RE ACTION
At the end of the presentation, Mayor Candace Solesbee asked the DA Parosa why Jacob Schott, the man charged with smashing a number of downtown business windows
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Sauerweint said the city will “roll out” a number of different projects to continue to encourage people to shop, eat, and socialize in downtown Cottage Grove.
The improvements are expected to be done in phases starting in February.
“Again, that has to be worked out with whatever contractor gets the bid,” Sauerwein, adding that project will include removing the stop lights along Main Street.
Aug. 21, received such a light sentence for his crime.
Court records show three charges of criminal mischief, and one charge of resisting arrest were dismissed against 37-year-old Schott during sentencing Oct. 4. The plea deal included 45 days in the Lane County Jail with credit for time served.
“We will be removing the stop lights and replacing them with 4-way stops,” he said.
“We are doing that to try to improve pedestrian traffic in the downtown area.
Sauerwein said the improvement project is designed to a strengthen the economic vitality of downtown Cottage Grove.
“My goal is that we will have a big improvement to the flow, the look, and the feel of our downtown, which will encourage more businesses, and encourage more people to come and shop in Cottage Grove,” he said. Cottage Grove will use a $5,000,000 federal grant and local matching money to fund the Main Street Improvement Project.
Restitution was also ordered but too often those convicted of criminal mischief do not have the resources to pay it.
Councilor Greg Ervin commented that Oregon’s justice system is broken.
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change what Reiten claims is an unfair criminal sentencing situation.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Several unhoused individuals spoke about the Dusk-toDawn (D2D) policy’s unjust treatment of homeless people.
“I agree with you, Councilor,” Parosa said. “My office and the Oregon District Attorneys Association have lobbied hard to get these laws changed and have not seen any success in Salem over the last 5-6 years.”
Brett Rogers said setting up and taking down tents daily in the rain at the 12th Street site will result in wet blankets and cause people to get sick.
Parosa said his office charged Schott with all the crimes local police requested and added some criminal mischief crimes. Scott’s lack of criminal history, particularly with property crimes, placed his vandalism in the presumptive probationary ranges.
“I’ve lived in Cottage Grove for 19 years and I’m part of this community,” Rogers said. “I can’t stay in the Dusk-to-Dawn camp if I can’t stay warm and dry this winter.”
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Parosa explained it is a state level issue because the Oregon Legislature determines criminal sentencing criteria.
During public comment, Cameron Reiten, KNND Radio general manager and downtown property owner, passionately spoke as a victim about what he called a lenient sentence given to Schott. He asked Councilors to continue lobbying the Legislature to
Don Berglund said the D2D solution doesn’t treat the most vulnerable citizens with the dignity and respect they deserve.
“This practice is not only impractical but also cruel,” Berglund said. “It compromises the health, safety and well-being of those already living on the brink. We need to advocate for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to homelessness instead of temporary measures that create suffering.”
Kenneth Eide expressed his disappointment with the city leaders’ decision to implement a D2D model.
“I don’t understand how you guys can sleep at night, probably not cold and wet like some are about to,” Eide said. “I just want you to think about that. This is disgusting and rude how you are treating people and teaching your children this.”
During Concerns of the Council, Mayor Solesbee said she believes that in January, after the new council is seated, it will work toward a more effective strategy to address homelessness.
NEW WARD 2 COUNCILOR
At the start of the Oct. 14 meeting, Randell Lammerman took the oath of office to serve the remainder of Jon Stinnett’s term. Stinnett resigned at the last council meeting because he is moving to Eugene. Since Lammerman is running unopposed on the Nov. 5 ballot for the Ward 2 seat, he was appointed to fill the vacancy until Dec. 31.
CINDY WEELDREYER / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
Some of the trees that line Main Street have buckled the adjacent sidewalks.
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plus the cost of any advances by Beneficiaries pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, plus foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Successor Trustee hereby states that the above property will be sold to satisfy the obligations that the Deed of
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with costs, trustee’s fees and attorney fees, and by curing any other default complained of in this notice of default, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale. NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS Without limiting the Successor Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Successor Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in the manufacturing of methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION NOTICE The Successor Trustee (also referred to herein as “we” or “us”) is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the Beneficiary named in this Notice of Sale (also referred to as the “creditor”) and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This debt is owed to the creditor in the amount described in the notice. Under some circumstances, you may receive more than one copy of this notice. Unless you dispute the validity of this debt, or any portion thereof, within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice, we will assume the debt to be valid. If you notify us in writing within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or (if applicable) a copy of a judgment against you and a copy of the verification or (if applicable) the judg-
ment 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 Stefan B. Jacobson, Attorney, (541) 747-3354. Dated July 17, 2024. THORP, PURDY, JEWETT, URNESS & WILKINSON, P.C. By: S/ Stefan B. Jacobson, Stefan B. Jacobson, OSB# 203903 Authorized Representative CGS24-3018 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The 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: Grantors: Jaci Spooner Trustee: Evergreen Land Title Company Successor Trustee: Erik W. Bonn Beneficiary: Benjamin P. Hoffman 2. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Document: Trust Deed Date Recorded: August 12, 2020 Recording No.: 202044321 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon Document: Modification of Trust Deed Date Recorded: October 25, 2023 Recording No.: 2023-030927 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon Document: Assignment of Trust Deed Beneficiary Date Recorded: July 25, 2024 Recording No.: 2024-021366 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon Document: Appointment of Successor TrusteeDate Recorded: July 29, 2024 Recording No.: 2024-021598 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 3. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: Commencing at the South quarter corner of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 5 West of the Willamette Meridian in Lane County, Oregon; thence East (relative to the bearings as shown on Survey No. 13615, Lane County Oregon Survey Records) 247.03 feet and North 58.27 feet to the Southeast corner of said Survey No. 13615 for the Place of Beginning, said place of beginning being referenced by a 1/2” iron rod bearing North 3° 01’ 14” West 30.22 feet therefrom; thence North 3° 01’ 14” West (running towards a found 5/8”
North 3° 01’ 14” West 1050.86 feet therefrom) 925.86 feet to a 1/2” iron rod; thence West 250.00 feet to a 1/2” iron rod; thence South 350.00 feet to a 1/2” iron rod; thence South 7° 39’ 16” East 613.74 feet to the South line of said Survey No. 13615, being referenced by a 1/2” iron rod bearing North 7° 39’ 16” West 30.01 feet therefrom; thence North 81° 09’ 42” East 219.64 feet to the Place of Beginning. 4. DEFAULT. Both the Beneficiary and the Trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantors’ failure to pay when due the following sums: all current and past due payments and late charges due and payable as of June 1, 2024 in the amount of $50,000, plus additional future payments and late charges incurred after August 5, 2024; plus delinquent real property taxes in the tax years of 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 20222023, and 2023-2024 in the amount of $14,228.27; plus any additional delinquent real property taxes incurred; plus related interest, penalties and costs thereto; plus costs, trustees fees, attorneys fees and accruing interest incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by beneficiary for the protection of the above-described real property and his interest therein.5.AMOUNT DUE. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on
the obligation secured by said trust deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: principal amount of $94,885.13 together with interest through August 5, 2024 of $389.94 and continuing at $12.99/day until paid; delinquent real property taxes in the principal amount of $14,228.27, together with interest; together with costs, trustees fees, attorneys fees and accruing late charges and interest incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by beneficiary for the protection of the above-described real property and his interest therein; plus any additional real property taxes or liens incurred. 6. ELECTION TO SELL. The Trustee hereby elects to sell the property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded in the official records of Lane County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE. Date: December 20, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Lane County Courthouse, 125 E 8th Avenue in the City of Eugene, County of Lane, State of Oregon The Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantors had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantors of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantors or grantors’ 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. 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS
(This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015) Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer or 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. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantors” includes any successor in interest to the grantors as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated this 6th day of August, 2024. GLEAVES SWEARINGEN LLP
CGS24-3021
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will hold a Public Auction on Oct. 25th, 2024, at 10:00AM at Simply Storage 1175 Villard Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424. The personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: F-20 Danielle Bellamy, G-02 Richard Kanerva, I-02 Alexa Kivela, H-13 Timothy Benway, M-10 Sara Smith. Date of first publication Oct. 16th, 2024.
CGS24-3022
COTTAGE GROVE MINI
STORAGE 1520 HWY 99 N COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424
AUCTION: November 2, 2024, PROMPTLY AT 11:00 A.M. COTTAGE GROVE MINI
STORAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORS 87.162 WILL OFFER FOR PUBLIC AUCTION THE FOLLOWING UNITS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT AND OTHER FEES. 1. Robin Bowling # B-051 2. Jason Gorski # D-205 UNLESS PAYMENT IN FULL IS MADE BEFORE TIME OF AUCTION @ 1520 HWY 99 N COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424 SEALED BIDS ON ENTIRE UNIT DUE IN OFFICE AT 11:30 A.M. “CASH ONLY”
CGS24-3023
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Copernicus Property LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, as grantor, to Arnold Gallagher P.C., an Oregon professional corporation, as trustee, in favor of Michael Powell, his successors and/ or assigns, as beneficiary, dated September 12, 2022, and recorded on September 13, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-038957 of the Lane County Deeds & Records, Oregon, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: PARCEL I: The East one-half of Lot 2, Block 4, WM. SHIELDS ADDITION, as platted and recorded m Book P, Page 455, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon. PARCEL II: A parcel of land in Lots 3 and 4 lying in Block 4, WM.SHIELDS ADDITION TO COTTAGE GROVE, as platted and recorded in Book P, Page 455, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, situated in Section 28, Township 20 South, Range 3 West of the Willamette Meridian, in Lane County, Oregon, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the North line of Lot 3, said point being 42.94 feet Easterly from the Northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89° 37’ 30” West a distance of 42.94 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot 3, to the Northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence South 0° 08’ West a distance of 90 feet along the West line of said Lot 3, to the Southwest corner of said Lot 3; thence South 89° 37’ 30” East a distance of 27.12 feet along the South line of Lot 3 to a point which is 40 feet distant Westerly from (when measured at right angles to) the relocated center line of the Pacific Highway; thence parallel with and 40 feet distant Westerly from said relocated center line North 28° 45’ East a distance of 69.50 feet; thence on an arc of a 20 foot radius curve left a distance of 41.32 feet to the point of beginning, in Lane County, Oregon. Both the Beneficiary and the Trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and a Notice of Default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is Grantors’ failure to pay when due the
following status: (i) Grantor’s failure to pay interest only payments in the amount of $1,626.85 for the month of March 2024, and $1,751.88 per month for the months of April, May, and June 2024, and continuing each month thereafter, (ii) Grantor’s failure to pay modification fees of $750.00, and (iii) Grantor’s failure to pay property taxes on the real property described herein. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: the principal balance of $150,000.00; together with accrued interest through June 19, 2024 in the amount of $7,159.35 (interest continues to accrue at the default rate of 13.875% per annum ($57.81 per diem) from June 20, 2024 until paid), and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee will, on December 19, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, Lane County Courthouse front entrance, 125 East Eighth Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by them of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantors or their 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 ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by rendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with Trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. 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. ln construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. THE DEBT DESCRIBED IN THIS TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE VALID UNLESS WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE THE PERSON(S) OBLIGATED OR ALLEGEDLY OBLIGATED TO PAY THE DEBT DISPUTES IN WRITING THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT OR SOME PORTION OF IT. If the Trustee is notified in writing within the 30-day period that the debt or some portion of it is disputed, the Trustee will obtain verification of the debt. Then, a copy of the verification will be mailed by the Trustee to the person(s) notifying him of the dispute. Upon written request within the 30-day period, the Trustee will provide the name and address of the original creditor if different than the current creditor named above. Written requests to the Trustee should be delivered to: Arnold Gallagher P.C., Attn: Alec S. Marlega, PO Box 1758, Eugene, OR 97440-1758. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: July 26, 2024, Arnold Gallagher P.C. By: Benjamin M. Kearney, Secretary Date First Published Oct. 16th, 2024. CGS24-3026 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE Probate Department] In the Matter of the Estate of: MARION FRANCIS SLAVEN, Deceased. Case No. 23PB05070 NOTICE FOR FILING OBJECTIONS TO FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND PETITION FOR GENERAL JUDG-
Rural Program Supervisor Jane Green’s passion to help homeless teens was kindled when their restaurant began hosting a monthly “street feed” for young people. It motivated a career change that led to becoming a Station 7 case manager.
education, treatment, and much more.
“Due to their vulnerable situations, these youth are in pole position for manipulation and victimization on the streets,” Westphal said. “It’s critical to have trained professional resources accessible to these youth in a safe and convenient location to ensure proper skill building, protections, and service connectivity are in place. We work to develop trusting relationships between our outreach workers and the youth and assist them in building and/or rebuilding connections with safe, caring adults and peers.”
In 2004, the non-profit opened a drop-in center in Cottage Grove and began offering street outreach services. Originally, a Host Home program was planned to keep local youth in the community but couldn’t recruit enough host home providers. The unhoused rural teens, ages 11-20, who are in crisis and need housing are supported by Station 7, located in a former Eugene fire station.
“My responsibilities in this position included facilitating family mediation and supporting reunification of youth with their families or connecting them with independent housing when reunification was not an option,” Green said.
“I experienced an incredible amount of professional growth in this position, and the skills I learned are now skills I get to help develop with our Rural Outreach Team.”
Westphal said there is a misperception that surfaces from time to time that LGCS helps kids run away from home.
“That couldn’t be further from the truth,” he said. “In fact, our Station 7 shelter performs family reunification work with every effort to reconnect families whenever that’s possible. The reality is that sometimes it isn’t possible, which is why our interventions are so important. The streets should not be an alternative in those situations, so we will be there to ensure basic needs are met, including shelter.”
After losing its original location on Whiteaker Avenue when the building sold, thanks to many donors, the agency purchased the nearby and long vacant printing shop at 620 E. Whiteaker Ave. and made extensive renovations to better serve teens. During the transition, Community Sharing provided a temporary home for the program.
“Naturally, we’ve had fewer guests accessing our drop-in services while being co-located with Community Sharing,” Green said. “Prior to the temporary relocation we were serving 640 youth annually and averaging approximately 54 youth/month. We expect those numbers to increase significantly moving forward. Community Sharing has been amazing hosts; however, the reduced visibility has been a difficult challenge to overcome. Over the past year, a large portion of youth contacts have been in the community due to not having the ideal location and square footage to support their needs. In addition to being more accessible, our new space will be integrated with clinical services and additional day-today supports that will attract more youth to the drop-in center.”
Green said the team is very excited with the increased capacity to serve Cottage Grove youth in the new location. Amenities include a larger lobby, laundry machines, a commercial-grade kitchen, therapists’ offices and meeting room.
“Beyond these new resources, we are thrilled to have a space where young
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people can build important life skills,” they said. “We believe that providing a safe place for pro-social development and meeting basic needs gives the youth of Cottage Grove the best opportunity to find longterm stability, and we are all grateful for the privilege to work towards that goal.”
The education and outreach services happen where homeless youth congregate. They receive educational materials on safety and services available to them, food and drink, warm clothing and blankets. Center staff also reach out to other community
organizations to encourage referral opportunities.
Local youth needing emergency shelter have access to two State-licensed shelters and several housing programs. Other services include survival aid, treatment and counseling, crisis intervention and follow-up support.
The Looking Glass drop-in center is located at 620 E. Whiteaker Avenue in Cottage Grove. The center’s hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and may flex depending on community/ youth needs. A grand opening date is planned but not yet scheduled.
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The Looking Glass center is located at 620 E. Whiteaker Avenue in Cottage Grove. Pictured left to right, Board Member Kurt Katsura, Rural Program Supervisor Jane Green and CEO Chad Westphal.