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The spirit of Christmas was not dampened with a little rain at the Cottage Grove Community Christmas Kickoff. This young man enjoyed a moment with Santa at the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Trailhead Park.

The day-long activities entertained young and old at the W.O.E. Fairgrounds.

Santa heard the wishes of children and the live nativity in the barn was a highlight of the event.

‘Tis the Season

Community Christmas Kickoff soggy and successful Santa and Mrs. Claus. City staff transformed the council chamber into Santa’s workshop and provided the refreshments.

Across the street from City Hall, local churches served hot soup, bread, coffee and hot chocolate to warm up participants on the cold and soggy night as the Middle and High School Choirs provided a soundtrack of spirited songs.

Other holiday activities included the morning Jingle Bell Run & Kids Dash staged at Cottage Grove High School. Across

town Cascade Home Center hosted Olaf the Snowman and his elf assistant to help children write a letter to Santa. The Crafty Mercantile offered holiday card-making for kids.

The Festival of Trees along Main Street featured theme-decorated trees sponsored by businesses and community organizations. Participants were given three tickets to place in a box next their three favorite trees. A drawing at the end of the evening determined who each tree See KICKOFF page 5A

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By CINDY WEELDRYER Sentinel Community Reporter An atmospheric river of periodic heavy rain nearly drowned the many outdoor holiday activities offered by the Chamber of Commerce and City Staff, local churches, businesses and organizations. Yet, organizers and participants slogged on to officially welcome the Christmas Spirit to The Grove.

Thankfully, there were many hearty families, in true Oregonian winter fashion, who

Staff Report

TODAY’S EDITION

Rodney Harwood joins the Cottage Grove Sentinel as the new editor, coming from Ellensburg, Wash., where he was the city reporter for the Daily Record with the Adams Publishing Group.

Harwood spent the past two months contributing remotely to Country Media publications from Crescent City, Calif., to Lincoln City. Two of his projects – Human Trafficking and Indian Role Models – ran companywide with Country Media newspapers throughout Oregon and California. He was hired to come onboard full-time and assumed the editor’s duties at the Sentinel on Nov. 27 where he will answer to Joe Warren, the director of operations and the Southern Group Publisher in charge of operations in Florence and Cottage Grove down to Crescent City, Calif.

Harwood is a 43-year news veteran with a background in daily journalism. Most recently, he served as the city reporter for the Ellensburg Daily Record and also covered the $30-million Central Washington arts

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donned raingear or sported umbrellas to participate in the Community Tree Lighting, Festival of Trees, W.O.E. Christmas Holiday Weekend, Simple Supper, and the school choirs. Sadly, for safety reasons, the CG Speedway Walking in a Winter Wonderland of Lights was cancelled.

Santa Claus made numerous visits around town beginning at 7 a.m. at the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Firehouse Toys for Tots benefit and concluded with evening appearances at

and entertainment industry, writing about and photographing the local music scene and local art galleries, including the John Ford Clymer Museum.

“I’ve have maintained from the very beginning that I want people reading my words and hearing your story,” he said.

“Every story gets my undivided attention. Everybody gets their 15 seconds of fame. I understand community journalism, and we will continue to cover issues important to Cottage Grove and the Willamette Valley.”

Harwood spent 39 years covering high school and collegiate sports, culminating in the 2018 Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Sports Writer of the Year, while at the Columbia Basin Herald in Moses Lake, Wash.

“The highlight of my sports career was writing about the 50th anniversary of Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Don was local, so I spent an hour or so with him talking about the only perfect game in World Series history,” Harwood said. “Come to find out Yogi Berra was the catcher

City Hall and the W.O.E. Fairgrounds.

Children of all ages eagerly sang holiday songs as they awaited Santa’s arrival to light the community Christmas tree in Trailhead Park. The Hot Spot Café’s antique car, proceeded by “reindeer” golf carts, delivered him with much fanfare to his adoring audience. Then, with wish list in hand, many traversed past the Festival of Trees lining Main Street to City Hall to share their wishes with the jolly old elf and have their photo taken with

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Contributed Rodney Harwood joined the Cottage Grove Sentinel as the editor. The 43-year journalism veteran will photograph and create content for the newspaper that was founded in 1889. in that game, so I asked Don if he had Yogi’s phone number. “‘Yeah, but don’t tell him I gave it to you.’ Yogi’s not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I figured if some guy from Idaho

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calls wanting an interview, he’d have to know Don gave up his number. As it turned out, I ended up spending 30 minutes on the phone talking baseball with Yo g i See HARWOOD page 5A

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The Lane County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to begin the process to build an Integrated Materials & Energy Recovery Facility (IMERF) in Goshen.

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Death Notices

David William Fuller, 69, of Eugene, passed away on December 02, 2023. A funeral service will be held on December 15, 2023 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cottage Grove.

Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-

Mills Funeral Chapel matorium. and Crematorium.

Rodney Earl Thomas, Doris Rosenberg 76, of Eugene Oregon, (Cline) Graham, 98, passed away on Novemof Cottage Grove, OR, ber 29, 2023. Arrangepassed away on No- ments are in the care vember 23, 2023. Ar- of Sunset Hills Funeral rangements in the care Home, Crematorium & of Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- Cemetery neral Chapel and Cre-

Susan J Nystrom 2/14/1943 - 11/17/2023

Susan J Nystrom was born in Westfir, Oregon on February 14, 1943 to Bruce and Marion Lansbery Jr. They moved from Westfir to Cottage Grove, Oregon in 1950. She was in Brownie and Girl Scouts. She later was in Rainbow Girls and had achieved to Worthy Advisor, the highest honor.

In 1963, she married Edward McHugill, they later divorced.

She married Carl Miller in 1978 until his death in 2004. She then married Dave Nystrom in 2009 until his death in 2019.

She then met Lamar Herron, who has been her loving companion for the last 3 years.

In 1959, she moved with her family to Sutherlin, Oregon where she graduated from high school. She played Timpani Drums in band and was also a Majorette.

In 1961, she moved back to Cottage Grove and worked in the Insurance Industry for 47 and a half years, first with Bauder & Young Insurance and later with State Farm Insurance until her retirement.

She enjoyed working in her yard, bowling, bunco, bingo (the 3 B’s) and visiting he Oregon Coast.

She is survived by a son, Ron (Linda) McHugill and daughter, Kelli (Dan, Jr) Thompson. She had 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, a brother Bill Lansbery and a sister Kay Smock, both of Boise, Idaho.

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

Verne Cline

December 13, 1931 - November 17, 2023 Verne Cline was born on December 13, 1931 in Anlauf, Oregon. He suffered a stroke and passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 17, 2023 at the age of 91.

He met the love of his life, Jessie Ladd, in the summer of 1957, on her summer trip to Oregon from Moline, IL. They were married on June 21, 1958 and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Together they had 4 children: Robert Cline, Sandra Harris (Jon Swearingen), Pamela Ewing (Steve), and David Cline. Four grandchildren: Cheris Hollis (Kevin), Danielle Hernandez (Dan), Kasee Harris (Riley Gill), and Hunter Harris (Bralynn Standley). Six great grandchildren: Kaiden Tenney, Gina Hernandez, Aerin Hollis, Lauren Hollis, Jael Hernandez, and Noah Hernandez. One great, great granddaughter: Kinslee Tenney.

Verne grew up on the family homestead in Anlauf where they farmed and logged.

He graduated from Drain High School in 1950. He was in the Army for a total of 2 years during 1954-55, where he was trained and specialized in light artillery.

He and his brother-in-law, John Ladd, owned a portable sawmill and went into the

logging business together.

After a short retirement he started working for Authentic Models at the age 65 building travel crates, showroom displays, and any handyman tasks that came about with one of his best friends, Bob Simons.

His hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing, playing Pinochle, and gambling trips. He could fix almost anything and loved his Kubota Tractor. He enjoyed hosting family events and especially spending time with his family at weekly Sunday dinners. He was known for his jokes, unique sayings, his willingness to lend a helping hand and most importantly his zest for life. He lived his life well and loved the life he was given.

Verne is survived by his wife (Jessie), daughters (Sandy and Pam) and all his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents (John Louis and Isabelle Eunice Cline), his 10 other siblings, and both of his sons (David Cline on June 23, 1992 and Robert Cline on April 27, 2023).

A service will be held Saturday, December 16th at 2:00 pm at Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S 7th St, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Dorothy Irene Daniels 1931-2023

Dorothy Irene Daniels, age 92, passed away on November 19, 2023, in Salem, Oregon.

Dorothy was born on April 6th, 1931, in Cottage Grove, OR to Lester and Dorothy (Moss) Van Nortwick. She was one of four children.

Dorothy attended Cottage Grove High School and later earned her diploma while pregnant with her youngest son, determined to finish before her older sons graduated.

While living in Cottage Grove, Dorothy met her future husband, Glen Daniels, through a mutual friend. They wed on August 8, 1948, during a lovely ceremony at the home of family members Ed and Lila Decker.

Dorothy spent most of her life in Cottage Grove, except for a few years when she lived in Kemmerer, WY and Ogden, UT. Dorothy was a homemaker and so much more. She had many passions in life in addition to caring for her family, which was always first and foremost. Dorothy loved to cook and bake. As anyone who tasted her fabulous food can attest, each creation was filled with love. Her family fondly remembers the aromas that came from her kitchen.

She was an avid painter and a member of the Bohemia Art Guild for many years. She painted in watercolors, brown tones, and oils. Her paintings have found homes all

over the country.

One of her greatest loves was her yard and all who drove past Dorothy’s house on London Road would remember the beautiful flower beds and landscaping.

Cars slowed as they passed, just to get a good look. At one point she was asked to be part of a “best yards to see” tour but declined.

She was a member of the 6th and Gibbs Church of Christ in Cottage Grove.

Dorothy enriched the lives of others and her spirituality shined through in her deeds as well as her words.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Steve (Vickie) Daniels, Russ (Debbie) Daniels, and Brent (Maully) Daniels; her grandchildren Carrie Hafer, Lindsey Holcomb, Jeanne Jones, Cherry Smith, Jeremy Daniels, Shannon Snider, Ashley Johansen, and Maysen Running; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched, but her memory will go on with the family and friends who loved her so dearly.

Dorothy will be inurned in a private family ceremony at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene, Oregon at a future date. The family will make plans to celebrate Dorothy’s life at a later time.

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James Max Housley

September 11, 1946 - November 27, 2023 James Max Housley, 77, of Creswell, Oregon passed away November 27, 2023 due to cancer.

that included moving the earth, landscaping was one of his favorites. He also like to bird watch in his later years.

James was born September 11, 1946 in Caldwell, Idaho to parents Robert H. and Mary Ann (Lee) Housley. He married Linda Van Fleet July 3, 1968 in Wilder, Idaho.

James is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Tammara Foss of Tucson, AZ, son James Housley of Creswell, OR, sister Marily Tonti of Springfield, OR, and 2 grandchildren.

James is preceded in death by Tom Housley, Lindel Housley, Barbara Wilson, Bonnie Flather and Wayne Riggs.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war 1966- 1967, 1971-1972. James worked for Bureau of land management as a maintenance foreman.

He loved being outdoors and doing anything

Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

Karen Lee Byerly Arms May 10,1944 - November 25, 2023

Karen Lee Byerly Arms passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Karen was born on May 10,1944 to Gordon R. and Delores V. Gum Byerly in Eugene, Oregon. Karen was preceded in death by her husband Robert Max Arms, sister Alice D. Brennan and grandson Jonathan Max Bellone.

Karen is survived by her daughters Kelly Arms and Angela Dodds, grandson Derek Dodds, sister and brother in law Joanell and Duane Mogstad, brother Forrest G. Byerly, sister and brother in law Merry E. Byerly and Ezra Steinberg, brother and sister in law Charles E (ED) and Kerry Byerly, brother and sister in law David and Susie Lewin and brother and sister in law Jerry and Susan Lewin.

Her family includes a multitude of nieces of nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and shirt tail relatives who will all miss her warm home, happy reunions and generous heart.

While still and infant, Karen and family moved to Roseburg, Oregon where the lived until the end of WW 2 when they moved back to the Eugene area. They ultimately settled in the Jasper/Pleasant Hill area where Karen spent her growing up and school years. She and her siblings spent their days climbing trees, hiking the hills, catching fish, feeding the turkeys, riding bareback

and working in the fields to earn money for school clothes. Transportation was school bus, bicycle and horseback. Karen graduated in 1962 from Pleasant Hill High School. She and Robert Max arms were married May 24, 1963 while he was serving in the army. She kept the home fires burning until his discharge by working operating the elevator for J C Penny in Eugene until they could be together and settle for keeps in the Cottage Grove Area.

Karen was a homemaker and a mom who excelled as a seamstress, a cook and a fisherman. In the mid 1970s she went to work South Lane School District where she worked until her retirement.

Karen’s home was always a welcoming respite for friends and family. The door was always open and the fire going. She could be predictably found on the river in the Spring looking for the elusive “springer” and in the fall chasing down the surf perch and fall chinook. A goal was to teach as many as possible to appreciate this outdoor activity.

Many children learned from Karen how to appreciate the Oregon beaches.

A joint celebration of life for Karen and Max will be held at Shady Oaks , south of Cottage Grove on July 28, 2024 at 4:00 in the afternoon.

Breya Rose Middleton August 24, 2018 - November 23, 2023

Breya Rose Middleton, 5, was born on August 24, 2018, in Springfield, Oregon. Her vibrant spirit and infectious smile brought joy to everyone she met. She lived her life with immense courage, friendliness, and thoughtfulness. Though her life was tragically cut short by cancer on November 23, 2023, her impact and memories will forever be cherished by all who knew her.

Breya was the beloved daughter of Scott Middleton and Amanda Patton. She was a cherished sister to Kylee Middleton and a beloved granddaughter to MoMo, Papa Jeff, Grandma Dar, Papa Chris, Papa Bob, GeGe, Hateraide, Corey, Cindi, Riley Feigum, Connor Seely and many more.

Her family was her rock, her safe haven, and her joy.

Breya’s thirst for knowledge was evident from a young age. She attended Harrison Elementary where she loved learning, and her interests were as diverse as they were numerous. From playing with friends to reading books, Breya’s curiosity knew no bounds. She loved watching her favorite TV shows, riding her bike, and exploring the outdoors in her side by side. Her creativity shone through in her love for art,

and she could often be found in her own world of colors and shapes.

Breya had a spirit that refused to be confined. She loved dancing and singing, expressing herself in ways that touched everyone’s hearts. Her fascination with the magical world of rainbows and unicorns reflected her optimism and joyous spirit. She dreamed big, aspiring to be a veterinarian, a ballerina, an astronaut, a singer, and a dirt bike rider. These dreams showcased her boundless enthusiasm and her belief that she could conquer the world.

In her short time with us, Breya Rose Middleton taught us the meaning of courage, resilience, and love. Though she is no longer with us, her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Her legacy will continue to inspire and motivate us to live life to the fullest, just as she did. Breya’s spirit, like a rainbow after a storm, will forever light up our lives. Rest in peace, sweet Breya, you will forever be missed. An open house celebration of life will be held Friday, December 15th at 5:00 PM at Harrison Elementary. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.

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Leaders focus on treatment, not repeating mistakes

By GRANT HARTLEY Oregon Capital Chronicle

Addiction is a health issue — not a criminal issue.

Oregonians overwhelmingly supported this understanding when they passed Measure 110 in 2020.

But the promises of - Measure 110 have faced significant challenges. As we confront the fentanyl emergency across the country, we must remain resolute in our commitment to treat addiction as a health issue.

The criminal programs and policies being pushed by those seeking to roll back Measure 110 will fail. I say this with confidence because they are pulling their tactics from a worn-out playbook that forced individuals experiencing addiction through the criminal system for decades. This playbook harmed communities of color and low-income communities, while doing little to nothing to address and prevent addiction.

One rollback proposal seeks to recriminalize possession of user amounts of certain drugs and require treatment through a di-

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Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle The promises of Measure 110 have faced significant challenges. As we confront the fentanyl emergency across the country, we must remain resolute in our commitment to treat addiction as a health issue. version program. This is not a novel idea. In fact, it is nearly identical to the Treatment First and STOP diversion programs that were in place in Multnomah County when voters passed Measure 110.

Both programs had low levels of success. For example, during one quarter of 2018, only 4% of participants graduated the STOP program with 90 days of sobriety. A program with a 4% graduation rate should not be a

model for the future.

We know that police and courts cannot solve or prevent the addiction crisis. Our criminal system is already overloaded.

Adding thousands more low-level, addiction cases will further destabilize the system. This will fail all Oregonians.

Much like drug treatment services, public defense in Oregon has seen decades of underfunding and under-resourcing, resulting in a significant defi-

cit of public defenders. A 2021 study by the American Bar Association found that Oregon has one-third the public defenders necessary to provide adequate representation. This chronic lack of support and resources has created an unrepresented crisis in our state, where thousands of Oregonians charged with crimes have been denied the most fundamental right in our criminal system – the constitutional right to an attorney.

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I have followed her articles in the Sentinel for many years. They are all interesting. But the one in the Dec 6 issue is probably one of her best, as it has nostalgia and what you might term coincidence, Divide Guidance, a Miracle, two common threads coming together.

Again, MaryEllen, I want to thank you for a very happy article and, of course, a story that started out heart rendering.

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Kishen leads Lions basketball by example Cottage Grove senior Cole Kishen and his dad Kyle love to work on old Chevy trucks from the 1967-1972 era. They are currently working on nine.

Despite having a lighter senior school work load, the basketball standout works a lot. His favorite class in school is advance manufacturing, where he is helped in developing skills in the trades industry for future work opportunities.

Where life takes Kishen after this final year of high school is up to him.

But in the meantime, he continues to put in the work to become better.

Over the course of the last year, Kishen has spent a lot of time working out at Emerald Fitness Center in Cottage Grove. He also spent a lot of time working with his dad on his game at a local church gym.

“I think weight lifting really transfers over to the basketball court, it gives you so much more of a physical advantage.

Working at the church is working on my game.

I’m trying to do it all year round,” Kishen said. “I’ve transferred from being more of a slow post to more of a speedy guard.

I mean, I’m a power forward but I’m a lot faster and I can jump higher. I’m way stronger since I have been working out.”

Coaches rave about his work ethic. He is known for making phone calls to players if they miss workouts. He has shown up to the schools zero period, where he puts in work to improve his game.

“He has great character and makes all the guys laugh,” Lions coach Seth Hutchison said. “But on the other side he pushes them and holds them accountable. Some people might take it personally, but he’s just trying to get people better and get what he can out of his senior year, rightfully so.

He’s put in a ton of time and effort. It would be a shame for guys not to give everything they have for them and for him.”

Cole’s dad and grandpa, Gene, both played basketball growing up, both of them playing at the college level in some form. His brother Ty also played. In a community where it is very common for athletes to play multiple sports, Cole has stuck with basketball throughout high school. The Lions are looking for his leadership this season.

Jayden Tucker/CGHS Athletics Lions senior Cole Kishen drives to the hoop at the University of Oregon’s Matthew Knight arena in June for the teams summer ball.

“I’m just hoping that I can help this year create better seasons for next year and for upcoming years,” Kishen said. “Last year we didn’t have that vocal leader, just staying on kids and telling them what to do. That’s what I’ve been trying to do. Let kids know that I’m here

for them to get better, but I’m also going to get on them when they are doing something wrong. I’ll also congratulate them. It’s just trying to be a good and positive influence.”

Kishen takes on a leadership role along with with Gannon Leach, the Lions only two seniors.

The Lions opened with Sweet Home, starting two freshman and featuring five underclassmen the roster, which is a big contrast from the team had six seniors last year.

They started with a close 60-55 win over Sweet Home. Kishen finished with 21 points, eight

rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. The team was down at halftime. They had to put in the grind to comeback.

This year’s Lions are young and they will look for Kishen to provide the leadership to get them where they want to be in the end.

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Lions boys open season 1-1, girls remain undefeated The Cottage boys (11) dropped a 77-38 nonleague decision in Newport Dec. 6, moving to 1-1 on the season after opening with a win over Sweet Home in the season opener.

Cottage Grove 60 Sweet Home 55 December 1: Sweet Home led at halftime, but Cottage Grove stormed back in the second half to win the game 60-55 behind senior Cole Kishen’s 21 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks.

In his high school debut, freshman Trevor Cooper had a double-double with 13 points to go with 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Senior Gannon Leach added 11 points for Cottage Grove.

“We still have some things we need to take care of,” Lions coach Seth Hutchison said. “We need

Gannon Leach to shoot the ball better.

I think we are a better shooting team than we were last year. Game one we had some nerves and jitters, but I think we are going to be just fine. We put up 60 points, we were 0-13 from three-point land and had 21 turnovers, and I think we shot 50% from the free throw line. That was our first game with two freshmen starting.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Cottage Grove girls improved to 2-0 with a 51-43 non-league win over Newport Dec. 6, following

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Cole Kishen up a dominant win over Sweet Home in the season opener.

Cottage Grove 51, Newport 43 December 6: Senior guard Jaylee Lima led Cottage Grove with 13 points and sophomore Mariah Bailey added 12 points in the Lady Lions win over Newport. The Lions won just four games a year ago, so the start is an indicator of good things to come coach Pete LeMay said.

“Good tough win on the coast for the girls. We played with energy moved

the ball quickly and efficiently and took what the defense gave us. Defensively we created a lot of turnovers and capitalized on them. Balanced scoring and overall great team basketball,” he said.

Cottage Grove 71 Sweet Home 13 December 1: The Lady Lions dominated the game from start-to-finish behind the play of a pair of sophomores.

Makya Alsup scored 19 points and Mariah Bailey added 13 points for Cottage Grove in the win.

“I thought our girls played great defensively.

We rotated, helped and kept sweet home out of the paint,” LeMay said. “Offensively we moved the ball quickly and efficiently and took advantage of what the defense gave us.”

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SWIMMING: December 1: Cottage Grove Relays Team scores: 1. Marshfield, 353. 2. North Bend, 328. 3. North Medford, 278. 4. Cottage Grove, 245. 5. Phoenix, 223.

6. Marist, 184. 7. Eagle Point, 90.

“Parents turned out in force for the relay meet, which ran very smoothly.

We hosted 180 high school swimmers at our pool. The relay meet was fun. The Aqua Lions competed very well,” Lions coach Shane Dye said.

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We expect the two-year construction period to create 190 jobs and to have 65 ongoing family-wage positions to operate the IMERF after it opens.”

The IMERF will be the most technologically advanced waste processing facility in the country and will be designed and built by a local manufacturer, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS). The facility will process residential garbage, commingled recycling, and organic waste to produce marketable recycling commodities and biogas for transportation. The facility is expected to divert over 80,000 tons of material from the County’s landfill annually and expand the life of the landfill for at least 20 years past its current 70-year lifespan.

The IMERF will: • significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the landfill.

• divert recyclable materials from waste that would otherwise be landfilled.

• create local, sustainable economic development and jobs.

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• leverage public-private partnerships.

• construct and operate at an affordable cost to the rate-payer.

“There are no other sorting facilities like this in Lane County,” said Hurley. “Currently, there is limited processing to extract cardboard and metals locally, but the majority of materials are transported all the way to the Portland area for processing.”

The total expected cost of the project is $150 million. Bulk Handling Systems will pay for $100 million (building and installing the sorting equipment).

Lane County will be responsible for the remaining $50 million; however, a $15-million-tax credit will reduce the local cost to $35 million. Additional grants and outside funding may reduce the local cost further.

Lane County will increase solid waste disposal fees to help fund a portion of the project.

For the average residential customer, the total increase in cost related to this facility would be approximately $2.30 per month phased in over a four-year period.

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Sens. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, and Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, said Wednesday they plan to revive a bill they introduced this spring to allow veterans aged 62 or younger to exempt up to $17,500 in military pensions from their taxable state income.

State fiscal analysts estimated this spring such an exemption would apply to about 7,000 veterans in Oregon and cost the state about $8 million annually. Oregon already exempts military pensions earned before 1991 from state income tax.

“Veterans have served our country and bring a rich work experience, professional training, strong work ethic and commitment to purpose to our workforce,” Sollman said in a statement.

“In a time where many positions remain open and unfilled in Oregon, we should be doing all we can to make it easier for veterans to live, work and thrive right here in Oregon.”

Eight states, including Washington, have no income taxes. Another 25 states don’t tax military retirement income at all, according to Turbo Tax. States that provide tax incentives for veterans do so to encourage them to retire there. Thatcher described the bill as a small step to making Oregon a better place for veterans to retire.

“It’ll help a lot of people and hopefully, help us attract and or retain some of these veterans that have chosen to live in other states because of our pension taxation,” Thatcher said.

Thatcher, Sollman and Sen. Mark Meek, D-Gladstone, backed the same bill in the 2023 session, but the session ended before it could receive a vote from the full Senate.

The Senate Finance and Revenue Committee, chaired by Meek, approved the measure on a 4-1 vote just three days before the deadline for the Legislature to adjourn for the year and as senators worked through a backlog of hundreds of bills that piled up while Thatcher and other conservatives participated in a six-week walkout.

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Oregon has four tax brackets, and they increase steeply. For 2023, single Oregonians are taxed 4.75% on their first $4,050, then 6.75% on every dollar earned up to $10,200.

The third tax rate, 8.75%, kicks in at $10,200, and any income beyond $125,000 is taxed at 9.9%.

“I have constituents, I imagine we all do, who struggle to meet their income tax liability,” Golden said when he voted against the measure.

Thatcher said she’s not opposed to a broader look at the state’s tax system, but that the exemption for veterans is doable now.

“This is what’s been supported, and this is what’s been vetted through the committees of the legislature as it exists right now, and it’s indexed to consumer price increases,” she said. “Hopefully, it’s something that can go through.”

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The national advocacy group trying to block former President Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots filed a lawsuit with the Oregon Supreme Court on behalf of four Oregon voters on Wednesday.

The legal complaint comes less than a week after Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade announced she wouldn’t keep Trump’s name off primary ballots under advice from the state Department of Justice, who told her she lacks the authority to determine whether presidential primary candidates are qualified.

Attorneys for Free Speech for People, who filed the state lawsuit, disagree. They’re seeking an order from the state Supreme Court requiring Griffin-Valade to disqualify Trump from the primary and general election ballot, or, alternatively, an order directing Griffin-Valade to demonstrate why she shouldn’t be required to disqualify him.

The group maintains that Trump is ineligible to run for election because of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that no one who previously took

an oath to uphold the Constitution and then “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof” can hold office.

Trump’s behavior in late 2020 and early 2021, including attempts to overturn election results and encouraging the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters as Congress tried to certify electoral votes, qualify as insurrection, according to the lawsuit.

“Multiple judges and government officials have determined that January 6 was an insurrection and that Trump is responsible,” it said. “Meanwhile, Trump has subsequently acknowledged that he was in command of the insurrectionists, remains unrepentant, and would do it again.”

Free Speech for People has already filed court challenges in Minnesota and Michigan and plans to file challenges in more states, legal director Ron Fein told the Capital Chronicle.

“As soon as Trump is disqualified by any state Supreme Court, we expect that he would try to appeal that decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, which may have a final word, but in the meantime, we intend to continue filing challenges because he is not only

constitutionally disqualified but personifies the reasons that the insurrectionists disqualification clause was adopted into the Constitution,” Fein said.

The group maintains Griffin-Valade has the responsibility to vet candidates for office, as she did when she disqualified four Republican state senators who had missed more than 10 floor sessions and as former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan did when she blocked New York Times columnist Nick Kristof from running for governor two years ago when he didn’t meet residency requirements.

“Oregon law leaves the secretary no neutral position,” the complaint said. “No other Oregon official is required to ‘diligently seek out any evidence of violation of any election law’ and remove an ineligible candidate’s name from the ballot.

Griffin-Valade spokeswoman Laura Kerns said in an email that the secretary stands by her decision but will follow any direction from the court.

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by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Beginning at a point; 595.3 feet South of a point in the South line of the McKenzie Highway, 541.55 feet West of the East line of the A.W. Hammitt Donation Land Claim No. 38, Township 17 South, Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian, thence West 137.5 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence East 137.5 feet, thence North 60 feet, to the place of beginning, in Lane County, Oregon. EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Springfield by Deed dated May 20, 1981, recorded September 23, 1981, Reel 1158 R, Reception No. 8140614, Lane County Oregon Official Records, Lane County, Oregon.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 277 S 51st Street, Springfield, OR 97478. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $781.92, from April 1, 2023 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $72.51, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/ or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $76,884.65, together with accrued interest in the sum of $1,954.05 through October 20, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 4% per annum from October 21, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $72.51, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns.

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trustee will on March 13, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 PM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance of the Lane County Courthouse, located at 125 East 8th Avenue, in the City of Eugene, OR, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs – ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com/janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally

liable for the debt. Dated: 1023-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/ janeway_law_firm Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800970-5647 JLF 23-128969 NPP0442434 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 11/29/2023, 12/06/2023, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023 _________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE JLF 22-127995 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Michael Helms, whose address is 1037 Hollow Way, Eugene, OR 97402 as grantor to Cascade Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for M&T Bank, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated June 2, 2008, recorded June 5, 2008, in the mortgage records of Lane County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2008031393, Bank of America, N.A is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Lot 19, ROYAL CREEK SUBDIVISION, recorded March 2, 2004, Reception No. 2004-014756, Lane County Deeds and Records. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1037 Hollow Way, Eugene, OR 97402. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,021.98, from December 1, 2021, monthly payments in the sum of $1,106.68, from May 1, 2022, and monthly payments in the sum of $1,138.38, from February 1, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $26.87, plus the sum of $1,284.45 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/ or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $129,175.22, together with accrued interest in the sum of $5,206.48 through November 6, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 2% per annum from November 7, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $26.87, plus the sum of $6,684.23 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 20, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, inside the main lobby of the Lane County Courthouse, located at 125 East 8th Avenue, in the City of Eugene, OR, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the

principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.

Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/ Payoffs – ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs.com/ janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 1113-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www. logs.com/janeway_law_firm Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Tollfree: 1-800-970-5647 JLF 22127995 NPP0443441 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 12/06/2023, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023, 12/27/2023 _________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE JLF 23-128972 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Stephen R. Strong and Shailenea M. Strong husband and wife, whose address is 1765 Parks Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 as grantor to First American Title Company of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The Money Source Inc., its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated November 29, 2018, recorded November 30, 2018, in the mortgage records of Lane County, Oregon, as Instrument

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by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Beginning at a point North 89°56’30” West 345.69 feet from the quarter corner between Sections 33 and 34, Township 20 South, Range 3 West of the Willamette Meridian; and running thence North 10°00’ West 272 feet; thence South 69°28’ West 324.0 feet to a point on the center line of a private road; thence South 0° 08’ East to a point North 89°56’30” West of the point of beginning; thence South 89°56’30” East 350.50 feet to the point of beginning, in Lane County, Oregon. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1765 Parks Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,849.80, from April 1, 2023 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $252.54, plus the sum of $165.00 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $222,851.35, together with accrued interest in the sum of $5,561.74 through October 31, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.75% per annum from November 1, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $252.54, plus the sum of $4,155.81 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 27, 2024, at the hour of 1:00 PM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance of the Lane County Courthouse, located at 125 East 8th Avenue, in the City of Eugene, OR, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and

the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs – ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com/janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt.

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The practice of having voting members meet and elect the Board of Directors ceased long ago, and in recent decades the Board of Directors has elected its own Board members. This is by far the most common manner used by charitable, 501(c)(3) organizations like the Humane

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“We did have our attorneys take a look at it, and they recommended that we not limit people, because that’s limiting their first-amendment rights,” South Lane Superintendent Yvonne Curtis said.

At the request of legal counsel, the Board’s proposed new policy struck out a passage stating “members of the public would be limited to two times per year on the same topic. At the discretion of the Board chair, further public comment may be allowed.

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Monday night’s review of the proposed changes was classified as a first reading; the changes will be voted upon by the Board at a subsequent meeting.

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tis explained that she’d be outlining the process because the Board set its goals in September, with a progress report regarding those goals due in January. The Board has until March 1 to complete its evaluation of the Superintendent.

The Board also voted to support candidates for election to the Oregon School Boards Association Board of Directors.

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Visions from the Christmas Kickoff

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Santa was all over town during the annual celebration. Here he is on his way from helping with the Christmas tree lighting to city hall to visit with the children and hear their list requests.

Elayha Valdez showed off her holiday spirit with a Christmas décor headdress, complete with Christmas light earrings during the Christmas Tree lighting Ceremony at Trailhead Park.

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Joshua Albright was one of several people that gathered at Trailhead Park.

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Three-year-old Mya Smith was all decked out in her finest rain gear as she walked up and down Main Street during the Christmas Tree Walk and raffle.

Cindy Weeldryer/The Sentinel Heavy Oregon rains could not dampen the holiday spirit during the Cottage Grove Community Christmas Kickoff. Hundreds participated in the day-long series of activities, including the Christmas Tree Walk through historical Cottage Grove downtown.

Cottage Grove Theatre ushers in holiday season with Elf

By ANDREA HUMMEL Sentinel Arts Reporter Nobody does a gentle, sparkly, it’s-all-OK-in theend story like local director Keith Kessler, and this season’s production of Elf is one of his best.

Cottage Theatre is perhaps best known for its musicals, and who can resist a Christmas musical?

At Christmas time the tug of the heartstrings when the good guy is being pushed around, and an equally moving joy when he prevails.

The costumes for this show were amazing, Rhonda Turnquist in her element. Buddy looked exactly like he should, same with Santa and everyone else on stage looked like Christmas. In the program notes Turnquist said she had been collecting “sparkly Christmas fabric since 2020,” and she utilized every bit of it.

Opening night of Elf was sold out and most of the audience was as Christmasy as the cast.

There was an amazing variety of sweaters, dresses

and T-shirts portraying every aspect of Christmas.

It seems the show was truly the beginning of the Christmas season for an appreciative audience.

How did Kessler ever find Dylan Bunten, the actor who played Buddy?

This amazingly high energy portrayal of the very confused elf was perfect.

He wasn’t attempting to copy Will Farrell, who truly owns this part, but every minute he was onstage vibrated from his energy. He didn’t even stand still when he stood still.

The mother daughter team of Charlotte and Laurel Merz was great as well. They harmonized beautifully and were so comfortable playing the roles of mother and son.

Of course, they were. I always look forward to seeing Laurel Merz in CT productions because of her great voice and comic timing, so now I get to watch for her daughter, too.

Tom Perkins as Mr. Hobbs played the role with a slight New York

Contributed The elves celebrate with Buddy when he tells them he’s going to New York to meet his father during the Cottage Grove Theatre performance of Elf. The show runs through Dec. 23. accent, perfect for a book publisher with his office in the Empire State Building. Perkins transitioned smoothly from an absent father preoccupied with work to a guy who put his family first.

I wondered at first how

the director would find a dozen elves for this show.

The Youth Ensemble did a great job. They worried about Buddy, chastised him for his poor work ethic and helped him pursue his dreams. In other words, they were just like

little, tiny parents.

There were several notable voices in this show.

Jodi Arend lit up the stage as Jovie and Angela Pearson was precious as Deb. The eight-piece combo in the pit was notable. The percussionist was tireless,

and the director, who also played sax, doubled as a narwhale.

The show runs through Dec. 23. Check with the theatre box office at (541) 942-8001 for the availability of tickets.