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Friends of Cottage Grove Carousel seek a permanent home for the restored ride

CINDY WEELDREYER

Cottage Grove Sentinel

t began as one woman’s dream to give her community a carousel.

It took a community of volunteers, businesses, organizations and donors five years and more than $100,000 to make Judy Cash’s dream a

On Saturday, March 16, the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel hosted its last monthly open house in its current location in a corner of the King Estates Winery Distribution Center in the Cottage Grove Industrial Park. The winery the warehouse space beginning May

A steady stream of 268 visitors arrived between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. eager to take a turn on the colorful and completely restored ride. Traditional carousel music was the soundtrack for the hundreds of happy memories made in those six hours of unlimited rides. To add to the festivities, four Star Wars intergalactic characters were on hand with their light sabers for photo ops and ride alongside their fans.

The ADA accommodations allowed wheelchair-bound June Royall, accompanied by her caregiver Ashley Alavezos and her 21-year-old Chihuahua, Patsy Cline, to feel like a kid again as she enjoyed many turns on the ride. Nearby riders, Dennis and Kim Duerst, held hands and smiled as their

horses went up and down. Michael Newson and his four children were also along for that ride.

“This is fantastic! It’s a great opportunity for my kids to have a fun experience and appreciate the uniqueness of the ride,” Newson said. “We’ve been here several times and it never gets old.”

THE CAROUSEL’S JOURNEY

The journey to today’s fully-restored amusement ride began in 1994, when the carousel-loving Cash bought it from an East Coast traveling carnival and shipped it here. After failed attempts at restoring and finding a location for the ride, it was stored in her barn from 1995-2016, which flooded twice.

Efforts began in earnest in 2014 to resurrect the civic project under the leadership of Don Williams, Russ McGuire and Cash who re-organized Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Sadly, the retired nurse died of cancer in 2017 before she could see her dream fully-realized.

The restoration project was blessed by many businesses that donated — or significantly discounted — needed material. Volunteers donated more than 10,000 hours transforming the rusting mechanism, 36-foot wide wooden platform and the 34 animals (all coated with lead-base paint) into the beautiful treasure it is today.

As president of the nonprofit organization, Williams tapped McGuire, a native Grover and

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School board reviewing superintendent’s contract

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was not present at the meeting held in executive session Monday night March 18.

Oregon's public meetings law prohibits media from reporting on what is said

in an executive session. The board did conduct an open session following its confidential session March 18 to discuss the terms of the superintendent’s

contract. Curtis’ contract is a three-year rolling contract that automatically renews following a positive evaluation. This is common practice among Oregon school superintendents for retention purposes.

During the March 18 open session public meeting, South Lane County School Board member Duane Taddei read the terms of the current

contract, stating that the contract shall automatically be extended on July 1 of each contract year for an additional year from July 1.

“So, one year is added to the contract so the total contract term is again three years,” he stated. “Unless, on or before June 30 of the contract ending in 2024, or any contract year thereafter, the district, by resolution of its board of directors and notice or the superintendent

by written notice by the Board of Directors elects not to extend this contract beyond one additional year … in that event the contract would determine without regard the possible extension.”

Taddei said he wanted to know how to end the current three-year contract without cause and not have to pay out the remainder of the full three-year contract. The superintendent’s

assistant, Tonya Kerns, responded that the board would have to reopen the existing contract and change the three-year term.

NO CONFIDENCE PETITION

The Sentinel has reported on the communitydriven petition signed by 900 individuals to

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State, congressional leaders seek federal disaster declaration

LYNNE TERRY

In a rare show of unity, all eight members of Oregon’s congressional delegation have urged the White House to declare a major disaster in Oregon following the devastating January ice storm that killed 17 people and pummeled much of the state.

All of the 17 fatalities were in the 11 counties that were affected: Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Multnomah, Tillamook, Sherman and Wasco counties.

The appeal to President Joe Biden by both Democrats and Republicans follows a formal request earlier this month by Gov. Tina Kotek on behalf of the state and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. If approved, the declaration would unleash recovery and relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the state, tribe, local governments and certain nonprofits in the 11 counties affected by the storm.

Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management estimates the storm caused $48 million in infrastructure damage and cost more than 1,350 businesses $165 million in lost revenue and wages.

“The recent storm’s effects stretched from northwest Oregon, across the Portland metro area, into the Columbia River Gorge and down through the Willamette Valley. Effects of this storm have lasted from Jan. 10, 2024 to Jan. 22, 2024 – with temperatures remaining below freezing in several areas – and resulted in widespread damage,” wrote

U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden along with U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Cliff Bentz.

STORM IMPACT

The storm downed trees that damaged or destroyed utility poles and lines, cutting power and internet service and damaging roadways and wastewater treatment plants. The storm

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Cottage Grove Sentinel

An oak tree shattered down the middle at Coiner Park in Cottage Grove as a result of the weight from the 2024 ice storm that left Cottage Grove and most of Lane County without power for days.

Dr. Yvonne Curtis Duane Taddei

Lane County porch package theft suspect arrested

As deputies responded to the area, the suspect’s vehicle drove away. Deputies quickly located the vehicle in the parking lot of the Fred Meyer store on Division Avenue in Eugene. The vehicle was found empty, and later identified as a stolen vehicle.

“Deputies relayed the suspect description to the store’s loss prevention staff,” LCSO Sgt. Tim Wallace said. “The Fred Meyer staff observed the suspect shoplifting inside the store.”

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as well, according to the caller.

As the suspect exited the store and walked to the pickup, he was met by several deputies, K9 Bruno, and Eugene Police officers.

19:10: Suspicious subject, 1000 block S. 1st St. 20:27: Child abuse, 1100 block St. James Pl. 20:37: Suspicious subject, 800 block S. 3rd St.

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00:53: Disturbance, 1100 block Chestnut Ave. 02:38: Disorderly subject, 2700 block Row River Rd.

1000 block S. 10th

08:15: Unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 600 block N. 16th St. 08:22: Criminal mischief, 1000 block E. Washington Ave. 08:43: Disturbance, 1500 block Hwy 99 10:12: Found dog, 1000 block Madison Ave.

13:24: Abandoned vehicle, 1500 block W. Harrison Ave. 15:37: Warrant arrest, 400 block Main St. 16:38: Suspicious vehicle, 1700 block Washington Ave.

Fast Facts

• 17% of Americans have had a package stolen in the past three months

• The typical stolen parcle was worth $50

• 44% have had a package take at some point in their life

• Package theives poached more than $8B in mechandise over the past year

Source: 2023 online report by security.org

Deputies located stolen mail and packages on the suspect and inside the vehicle, according to Wallace.

The suspect, Christopher Lagrua, 37, of Eugene, was lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of:

• Possession of a Stolen Vehicle

• Theft in the 2nd Degree

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• Theft in the 3rd Degree

• Theft of Mail

“Deputies returned the stolen vehicle and redelivered mail throughout the River Road area to a half-dozen rightful owners, many of whom would have had no idea their mail had been stolen,” Wallace said.

PREVENTION

The porch package thieves often canvass neighborhoods, specifically searching for opportunities to take what they can, according to Wallace.

“As more and more people receive packages from online shopping, the suspects are looking for packages in pain view on porches that they can just scoop up,” Wallace said. The don’t know what are in the packages. They are just shopping for whatever they might find.They also are looking for full and unlocked mailboxes.”

Wallace said while the porch thefts aren’t

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increasing in Lane County, they are a crime of opportunity, so law enforcement agencies are attempting to raise community awareness about the thefts.

“Be aware of when you are having your packages delivered,” he said, adding that its a good option to have your neighbors retrieve your packages if you are going to be out of town.

“Make sure there is not target of opportunity on your porch,” he said.

If you believe you have been a victim of porch package thefts, contact the your local law enforcement agency.

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LIFE IN COTTAGE GROVE

Easter Egg Hunts planned for Cottage Grove

JEREMY C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel

Children will scamper across the lawns this Easter Weekend at two locations in Cottage Grove to scoop up hidden Easter eggs with their sweet treats inside, Locally, there are two scheduled Easter Egg Hunts.

• Easter Saturday Morning, March 30

Bohemia Park 10 a.m.-Noon

Organized by Church of Christ Sixth & Gibbs https://www.6thandgibbs.com/

541-942-3822

• Easter Sunday March 31

Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 E. Saginaw Road

541-942-7711

Following 10:30 a.m. service

Plastic eggs with chocolate and other candy treats are hidden in the grass by volunteers at the two local locations.

EASTER EGG HUNT BACKGROUND

The word “Easter” is thought to come from the Teutonic goddess of springtime

Eostre, who was commonly associated with rabbits thanks to their connection with fertility, according to an article by Eliza Castile on the website bustle.com.

Early Germanic cultures believed that Eostre and her egg-laying rabbits heralded the beginning of spring. When Christianity made its way into Northern Europe in the 15th century, the association stuck around even as paganism was overtaken by monotheism.

The egg, a symbol of life and rebirth for thousands of years, came to represent the resurrection of Jesus Christ — in fact, Easter eggs were traditionally dyed red to symbolize his blood, according to National Geographic,

Today, Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ as well as the end of Lent, a 40-day period in which many Christians give up certain vices or habits they find pleasurable.

Easter eggs are largely a pagan tradition, and the egg hunt is no different, according to Castile’s article. It’s widely believed that egg hunts date back to the 1700s, when the Pennsylvania Dutch believed in an egg-laying hare.

Oregon

TUESDAY

Dinner, 5:156:15 pm, 6th & Quincy

Royal Rangers, (for kids) 6:30-8 pm, Living Faith Assembly, 467 S. 10th St.

WEDNESDAY

Chair Assisted Yoga for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9-10:15am, CG Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475

Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre)

Church of Christ Clothes

Closet, 11 am-2 pm, 225 E. Whiteaker Ave.

Pinochle Group, 11:30 am-4 pm, Senior Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Café 60/Meals on Wheels, Noon, Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Elks Club Bingo & Burgers, 5:30-7 pm, 755 N. River Rd.

AWANA Program (for kids), 6:30-8 pm, CG Bible Church, 1200 E. Quincy Ave.

THURSDAY

Ukulele Morning Jam, 9 am, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475

Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) T.O.P.S. Club, 9:3011am, Delight Valley Church of Christ, 33087 E Saginaw Rd Shed

Rotary Club, Noon, Stacy’s Restaurant, 401 E. Main St. Café 60/Meals on Wheels, Noon, Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, 1-4 pm, South 10th St. (across from Bohemia Park)

Community Center

Table Tennis: 4-6 pm in the Reception Hall at the Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave

Lutheran Community Dinner, 5:15-6:15 pm, Sixth & Quincy

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm, Calvary Chapel, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Hwy 99

FRIDAY

Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475

Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) Preschool Story Time, 10:30 am, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Senior Center Pinochle Game, 11:30-4 pm, CG

Community Center

Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, 1-4 pm, South 10th St. (across from Bohemia Park)

Friday Night Live, 6-9 pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley School Road

SATURDAY

Wine-O-Bingo, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley School Rd. A

Yoga and meditation, 10-11:15 a.m. Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.

Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475

Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre)

Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, 1-4 pm, South 10th St. (across from Bohemia Park)

CG Historical Museum, 1-4 pm, 147 N. ‘H’ Street Cottage Bowl Open Bowling Times: 4-10pm; 740 Row River Road

SUNDAY

CG Historical Museum, 1-4 pm, 147 N. ‘H’ Street VFW Post 3473 Bingo, 2-4pm, 3160 Hillside Dr. Covered Bridge Brewing Bingo Bash for Nonprofits, 3-5 pm, 926 E. Main St., 541.649.1419

Improv Class, Sundays, 6-8pm, Opal Center, 513 E. Main St.

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MONDAY

Free Produce & More, 1-3pm, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 820 S. 10th Garden Meeting, 5:307pm, Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St. Dorena Grange, 6pm, Meeting, 34360 Row River Rd.

TUESDAY Library Classic Movie, 1pm, Community Center, Shepherd Room History Pub, 5-7pm, Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main St. Tuesday Trivia with Heather, 6:30-8:30pm, Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St. Dementia Support Group, 6:30-7:30pm at Magnolia Gardens Senior Living, 1425 Daugherty Ave.

Memory Care Support (free LCC Class): 6-8pm, CG Senior Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Poetry Night, 7:3010pm, The Cottage Events Venue, 2915 Row Rv Rd Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council Science Pub, 5-7pm, Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main St.

Join the club

The Hidden Valley Women’s Golf Club will play its first nine holes of the season on April 3. Tee time is 10 a.m. Prosepective members may play with the club twice before joining. For more information call 925-337-7644.

Photo courtesy from Cindy Weeldreyer

The sun rises over the hills of Cottage Grove.

Jeremy C. Ruark / The Sentinel Children in communities across Oregon will join in the traditional Easter Egg Hunts.

OHA encourages people 65 and up to get second COVID-19 shot

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Oregonians 65 and older can now get an additional dose of the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine.

The option follows a federal announcement that opened eligibility to older adults, who are most at risk for severe outcomes of the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Feb. 28 approval of a second dose of the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine released last fall can provide increased protection for older adults, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Public Health Division Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Paul Cieslak.

HOW TO GET THE VACCINE

Older adults are eligible to get a second 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose if it’s been at least four months since they received their first dose of the

2023-2024 vaccine. People can get the vaccines by contacting their health plan, health care provider, county public health clinic, federally qualified health center (FQHC) or pharmacy. They can also search for a clinic by ZIP code by visiting vaccinefinder.org, or by calling 211 or visiting 211info.org.

Because the COVID19 vaccine, like the seasonal influenza vaccine, is available on the commercial pharmaceutical market, health care and vaccine providers order it directly from vaccine manufacturers. The 20232024 COVID-19 vaccines are available from PfizerBioNTech, Moderna and Novavax, and studies show all are safe and effective at protecting against serious illness from COVID-19. Second doses of the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine have already been available to anyone 6 months and older who is moderately or severely immunocompromised. The

CDC opened second-dose eligibility to this group in October 2023, but the agency encourages people to talk to their health care provider about whether a second dose is right for them.

VIRUS STILL

CIRCULATING

While the state has seen a steady decline in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and percentage of positive COVID-19 tests since late December, the virus is still circulating briskly in Oregon communities. That’s why OHA continues to recommend anyone who has not received the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine to get it as soon as they can, as vaccination remains the best way for people to protect themselves against the virus, Cieslak said.

The agency also has been aligned with recent CDC recommendations that urge people infected with COVID-19 in the general population, including K–12 settings, to stay home until fever-free for 24 hours

and all other COVID-19 symptoms are improving; to wear a high-quality mask when around others indoors; and to avoid individuals at increased risk for COVID-19.

Cieslak said he doesn’t anticipate a second dose of the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine for the general population – those who aren’t 65 and older or immunocompromised – becoming available anytime soon.

“The rest of us will probably have to wait until next fall to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine as a seasonal shot along with the annual flu shot,” he said. “But younger people who have gotten the updated COVID19 vaccine should feel confident they still have protection against serious disease, and a second dose is not needed right now.”

Cieslak recommends people contact their health care provider or

DEATH NOTICES

Jose Luis Flores

Jose Luis Flores, 36, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on March 13, 2024. Arrangements in the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.

Wesley John Sawtell

Wesley John Sawtell, 58, of Dorena, Oregon passed away March 14, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

pharmacist to confirm they have the vaccine in stock, as well as call their health insurer in advance to confirm coverage. While vaccines recommended by the CDC must be covered by insurance per the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies have one year to update their systems. This sometimes results in people being charged for vaccines.

If you learn that your

insurance company hasn’t yet updated its system with the latest CDC recommendation, or if you don’t have insurance, Cieslak suggests that you search for COVID19 vaccines using the Vaccines.gov, and narrow your search to locations that participate in the Bridge Access Program to receive no-cost COVID-19 vaccines for adults without insurance.

VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY

Bemused, amazed and grateful

Dear Sentinel, I am reacting to an article by Jeremy C. Ruark in in your March 13 edition re: Main Street improvements.

Under the (bemused?) eye of Buston Keaton, I was waiting to cross route 99 from East Main Street.

Reaching over to find the “Cross Walk”button, I tumbled off the (unusually high) sidewalk and landed on my head on the sidewalk. Two head wounds and the rest of the day at River Bend hospital, and I was luckily stitched up and passed the necessary tests.

Here’s the good part:

I am new to Cottage Grove as of last May, and was amazed and grateful that so many people came rushing to help as I ‘spray painted’ the sidewalk with blood. From somewhere? a man ran across and handed me a big new work glove to starch the blood, and immediately a young woman covered that with the sweater she was carrying! When the UPS truck stopped at the light across 99, several people yelled to him to call 911, and a new friend happened by and took custody of my personal items. After an ambulance swung across the intersection to pick me up, the driver’s passenger seat paramedic told me that in fact they were on their way to a different call when he spotted me sitting clearly needing more urgent help. I am so impressed by the quick help, concern, generosity and warmth of those in Cottage Grove who lifted me onto the big tub on that corner and were instrumental in rescuing the situation. And grateful for your fire department’s swift independence in changing their route. Thanks to all, and I wish I could replace the young lady’s sweater ! While one scar is still visible and people ask: “what happened to your head?” I answer:

“You should see the sidewalk ? !!!”

Sally Savage Cottage Grove

Oregon sues Apple for monopolizing Smartphone markets

STAFF REPORT

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) and a coalition of 15 state Attorneys General and the District of Columbia, in filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple

The lawsuit alleges that Apple monopolized or attempted to monopolized the smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that:

• Apple illegally maintains a monopoly over smartphones by selectively imposing contractual restrictions on, and withholding critical access points from, developers.

• Apple undermines apps, products, and services that would otherwise make users less reliant on the iPhone, promote interoperability, and lower costs for consumers and developers.

• Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among others.

Through the lawsuit, the USDOJ and state Attorneys General are seeking relief to restore competition to these vital markets on behalf of the

American public. “This action is about protecting consumers and the integrity of the marketplace. Big Tech companies must play by the same rules as everybody else, and Apple is no exception,” Rosenblum said.

As alleged in the complaint, Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone and performance smartphones markets, and it uses its control over the iPhone to engage in a broad, sustained, and illegal course of conduct.

According to the complaint, this anticompetitive behavior is designed to maintain Apple’s monopoly power while extracting as much revenue as possible, according to the complaint, which alleges that Apple’s anticompetitive course of conduct has taken several forms, many of which continue to evolve today.

“Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said. “We allege that Apple has maintained monopoly power in the smartphone market, not simply by staying ahead of the competition on the merits, but by violating federal antitrust law. If left unchallenged, Apple will only continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly.”

MICHELLE PIERSON YOUNG Sentinel Guest Column

Michelle Pierson Young

I was surprised and then delighted when I discovered that emotions are neither good nor bad.

With this new powerful neutrality, I was then able to take my emotions out for a spin and use them, instead of avoid or even fear them.

When I began studying personal development, I learned about the magic that is gratitude. Sure, I knew about gratitude, but I learned from science that the mind can’t hold two emotions at the same time and when we think happy thoughts we get a little dopamine hit, thus making gratitude a little pickme-up, is a great idea.

Life coaches are regularly mocked and in my estimation for good

reason. We’re sometimes back alley purveyors of thoughts. Some of it’s good stuff, but you gotta be careful, some of it’s contaminated. One such contamination is in regard to the over-prescribing of gratitude. A powerful drug to be sure, but definitely not proper protocol in many circumstances.

A late morning client reminded me of one such circumstance when I asked him what about the last week was rough. “I just need to be more grateful,” he taught me. “My life is so great and I just need to remember that.”

“Are you saying if you were feeling grateful you would wake up and be inspired by your life?”

“Exactly,” was his response.

I then laid out a preposterous circumstance wherein my neighbor comes to the door and upon answering him, he punches me in the nose. I would like all of Lincoln City to know I have no such neighbors. They are

the height of neighborly relations, and we all know it. Back to our tale...

“Would you consider me a more evolved person if I told him how grateful I am in response to his face punch?”

All preposterous circumstances aside, when we think our unhappiness is solely based in our lack of gratitude, we’re missing the writing on the wall.

First, and I think this will surprise you, I would suggest if one is waking up with ennui (french for “meh”), there are questions to ask. And a lot.

For starters, how’s my health. Number two, if I wake feeling uninspired, might it be that I am not doing things that bring me joy? Thirdly, what am I thinking? What’s bothering me?

Our emotions are not to be feared or turned away. Even anger and sadness. They are markers. Signposts on the path of our lives, indicating what’s going on under the surface, or even right in front of

our unwilling to believe eyes. The more questions we ask, the closer we will come to solving what ails us.

When anyone tells me, “I just need to...” I know there’s more going on than what’s on top. Gratitude isn’t something we are, it’s something we feel in response to what is happening, and what we’re thinking in regard to those happenings.

I would never coach you to “be more grateful”. No, I don’t think that’s how it works. If you asked me to give you my best coaching “advice”, well, first I would say no. Advice isn’t my jam. But if you asked me my best tool as a coach, I would invite you to ask my questions. Getting to the heart of the matter is where the solutions lie.

For this truth, I am deeply grateful.

Michelle Pierson Young is a Lincoln City life coach. She may be reached at Michelleatplay.com

JEFF MERKLEY Sentinel Guest Column

Oregon’s ports are not only vital for our state— they’re critical to America.

Just think back to the pandemic, when dozens of container ships had to wait to dock off the West Coast and Americans across the country felt the effects.

IMPORTANCE OF THE PORTS

Fertilizer, furniture, electronics, clothing, cars, crops, and timber are just a few of the many goods that move through Oregon’s 23 small and coastal public ports every day to businesses and store shelves around the world.

Our ports also are home to commercial fishermen, crabbers, and recreational businesses, seafood processors and marina operators, not to mention thousands of workers in local communities. And our ports provide critical infrastructure for disaster response and recovery, so that first responders and emergency supplies can get where they’re needed fast.

That’s why I’ve worked hard to bring home federal dollars to maintain and upgrade our ports for the next generation— especially our small ports that have too often been overlooked in the past, like the $20 million I secured for workforce development at small shipyards. These investments will help our ports be safer, more efficient, and support more good-paying, local jobs.

OREGON PORT INVESTMENTS

In Clatsop County, the Port of Astoria received over $26 million from the federal government for critical repairs to Pier 2 West, which is a major hub for seafood processing and commerce.

In Coos County, the Coquille Indian Tribe received $7.7 million to repair and extend docks and install a shore power outlet box to the wharf so folks won’t need to rely on idling diesel engines. And in Lincoln County, the Port of Newport received $3.8 million to build more laydown and storage space, increase security, and make repairs to docks and pilings at the Newport International Terminal.

The Port of Garibaldi, in Tillamook County, was awarded $62 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to perform critical repairs on the struggling south jetty, but more is needed to ensure safe passage in and out of the Port. And I just secured an additional $748,000 communityinitiated project to allow

the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue dredging the federal navigation channel and will keep pushing for funding to finish repairs on the jetty to ensure its safety and economic security. I also secured $720,000 for another one of these critical projects to continue essential maintenance dredging for the Port of Coos Bay for safer navigation. There is still more to do for our ports. I’ll keep fighting for Coos Bay’s transformative container port project, which would be a game changer for the region and the nation. These kinds of targeted investments in Oregon’s small ports and large shipyards have a huge return on investment for our state’s economy.

Jeff Merkley (D) is an Oregon U.S. Senator. He may be reached through his Eugene office at 541465-6750.

a former Weyerhaeuser co-worker, to serve as the project engineer. McGuire enthusiastically took on the task and coordinated skilled woodworkers, machinists, electricians and painters to bring the vintage ride back to life.

Williams primarily focused his efforts on promotion and fundraising. As word spread around the community, individuals, businesses and organizations sponsored the animals and mechanism components to raise the money to complete the restoration.

As the restoration efforts neared completion, Ed King, owner of King Estates Winery in Lorane, saw a Register Guard

notify the board they have no confidence in the superintendent.

Chief petitioner Sherry Yoss told the board at its last meeting that the document would not be formally submitted to protect the parents and employees who did sign it and told her they feared possible retaliation if Curtis’ contract was renewed.

Taddei said he met with Yoss and understands the document has no legal weight. He noted only 3,200 voters cast a ballot in last May’s board election in a district with a population of 25,000.

“What I saw was a petition signed by 900 people and that speaks volumes to me that there

also impeded emergency responders and forced elderly and medically vulnerable people to find shelter. At the height of the storm, nearly 240,000 people were without power, and some areas had no electricity for 13 days.

The storm required emergency services to whip into action, clearing debris and providing other help while requiring longer-term work, such as restoring roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings, utilities and parks and recreational facilities, Chris Crabb, spokeswoman for the Oregon Department of

feature story about the homeless carousel and offered to host the ride in his distribution warehouse. For the past five years, the King Family’s support provided enjoyment for young and old.

SPIN TOTALS

Since November 2019, more than 5,000 visitors have taken a spin on the vintage amusement ride. McGuire and a devoted group of carousel volunteers have facilitated school field trips, celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, office parties, and nonprofit organization events in the years it has operated in its current location.

McGuire said he

are a lot of concerned people,” Taddei said. “That should send us a message to improve (district operations) or find a new superintendent. While they are not (a majority of district voters), we still have to listen to those people.”

Former Cottage Grove Mayor Jeff Gowing, who was appointed last month to fill a school board vacancy, said nearly all of the complaints in the petition didn’t have merit.

“The only thing I saw in the petition that had any merit was she (the superintendent) doesn’t live in the community. Every other complaint involved decisions that were made by other people in the district.” Gowing said.

At the time of her

Emergency Management, told the Capital Chronicle.

Kotek said in her request that communities are still grappling with the storm’s impact.

“Many are still struggling to recover from severe damage to public infrastructure and property as a result of the storm, and I am resolved to ensure that Oregon can access FEMA resources that exist for this very purpose,” Kotek said.

The delegation repeated that message.

“Given the impact these storms have had on both the physical and social infrastructure throughout Oregon, we urge you and

“I hope the carousel can find a safe and secure permanent home for the enjoyment of citizens, visitors, and particularly children.”

Don Williams, Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel

faced many challenges to complete the task of restoring the ride with modern technology and he credits volunteers with his success.

“I’ve had some of the very best volunteers anyone could ask for,” McGuire said. “They are always ready and willing to help with all carousel requirements from events to maintenance. I’ve never been alone in this project. It’s been a team effort

interview before joining the school district, Curtis was living in the Portland suburb of Forest Grove. During the interview process, she was asked if she planned to relocate to this area and she said yes. After she was hired, the board was surprised to learn she bought a home in Roseburg. It was noted the district has never had a superintendent who didn’t live within the district. The board members agreed it would not be proper to require her to move in the middle of her existing contract.

Local realtor Sherry

Duerst-Higgins said she believes there were houses for sale in the district that Curtis could have purchased. Duerst-Higgins said she is concerned about

your administration to ensure the state, local, and tribal governments have all the resources they need to help Oregonians recover from this deadly natural disaster,” the congressional members said.

Crabb declined to estimate how much Oregon might receive from FEMA. She said it reimburses costs and depends on the applications.

“The goal is to meet the needs of those who apply for reimbursement,” Crabb said.

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FEMA usually takes

every step of the way.”

Once the carousel was fully restored and had a temporary home, for health reasons, Williams needed to reduce his involvement in community projects and resigned from the board of directors. Alice Nowicki became his successor and served as president until her board departure last year. She agreed to continue with the group a trusted advisor.

the community perception that the board permitted her to live 50 miles away.

“She could have bought a house here. We (board members) are the ones that are taking the grief,” Duerst-Higgins said. “The word on the street is we allowed her to move to Roseburg but we didn’t know about it until after the fact. Who would think that anyone would do that? It didn’t even cross my mind.”

Curtis has had two evaluations since the original contract was written. Her current contract ends in 2026. If the board votes to not renew that contract, there would still be two years remaining.

six weeks to respond, according to a news release. Meanwhile, the Small Business Administration is offering loans for businesses affected by the storms.

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THE CAROUSEL’S FUTURE

“I hope the carousel can find a safe and secure permanent home for the enjoyment of citizens, visitors, and particularly children,” Williams said. “I’ve visited all the carousels in the Pacific Northwest and know what a great draw they can be to promote tourism. I’d like to see the ride in a building large enough to house other businesses as the Seaside carousel has done.”

This civic project is divided into three phases:

• Phase 1 – Restoration;

• Phase 2 – Operations;

• Phase 3 – Explore other temporary locations to continue carousel operation and continue

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The board directed Board Chair Taylor Wilhour to discuss contract renewal options with Curtis prior to the board's next executive session to review the specifics of her evaluation.

At the end of the meeting, Wilhour said he will be out of town on April 8. He said the regular monthly meeting time was pushed ahead a week with the expectation the evaluation process would take longer.

efforts to acquire and finance a permanent location.

McGuire said the nonprofit is now in Phase 3 and have several possible locations identified to resume operations. The King Family has a climatecontrolled area in another part of their building to store the ride until a new location is found.

Current board officers are: Interim President Judd VanGorder, Secretary Sharon VanGorder, Treasurer Ken Schweiger, and McGuire.

Those interested in making a donation or becoming a volunteer to advance the success of Phase 3 can call McGuire at 541-649-1210 for more information.

He requested the meeting be held on its regular first Monday of the month (April 1), if that doesn’t conflict with scheduled staff presentations and if the superintendent is available for the date change.

Superintendent Curtis was not immediately available for comment.

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as Grantor to CASCADE TITLE & ESCROW as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of September 26, 2007 and recorded on September 28, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-067808 and the beneficial interest was assigned to TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017FRE2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE and recorded July 22, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-032172 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lane County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 0715670

LOT 35, BLOCK 1, SECOND ADDITION TO VALLEY WEST, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 55, PAGE 20, LANE COUNTY OREGON PLAT RECORDS, IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON Commonly known as: 3785 KEVINGTON AVENUE, EUGENE, OR 97405 Both the Beneficiary, Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-FRE2, U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said

86.752(3)

is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 6

Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2023 to 02/15/2024 at $1,567.37 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) $155.13 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $216,466.18 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.50000% per annum from August 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on June 24, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 County of Lane, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 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. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance

of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated:

2/8/24 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0456909 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 03/27/2024, 04/03/2024,04/10/2024, 04/17/2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TS No. OR07000259-23-1 APN 0959609 TO No 2965038 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, PARIS POTTER AND JOYCE POTTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to LENDERS FIRST CHOICE as Trustee, in favor of FINAN-CIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary dated as of September 6, 2007 and recorded on September 11, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-063426 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trus-tee for Mort-

Management

I Trust and recorded February 1, 2024 as Instru-

Number 2024-002776 of

records in the Office of the Recorder of Lane County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 0959609 BEGINNING ON THE EAST LINE OF AND SOUTH 0 DEGREES 16’ 30” EAST 769.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN LINN COUNTY, OREGON, SAID PLACE OF BEGINNING BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO FLOYD AND GRACE EMMETT AND DESCRIBED ON PAGE 240 OF VOLUME 152 OF LINN COUNTY DEED RECORDS; AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 53’ WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY, 799 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO FLOYD AND GRACE EMMERT AND DESCRIBED ON PAGE 183 OF VOLUME 160 OF LINN COUNTY DEED RECORDS; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33’ EAST 114.87 FEET;THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 53’ EAST PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY, 798.43 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 16’30” WEST 115.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF

Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 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. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: February 8,2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0456868 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 03/20/2024, 03/27/2024, 04/03/2024, 04/10/2024 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No. OR08000202-22-1 APN 1217809 | 18-02-05-24-00300 TO No 230629287 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SANDRA K CURRIN FKA

reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 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. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 1/31/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0456605

To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 03/20/2024, 03/27/2024, 04/03/2024, 04/10/2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

File No. 23-00353OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Michael Hogan, as grantor, to FATICO, as trustee, in favor of

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Nexera Holding, LLC dba Newfi Lend-

beneficiary of the securi-

instrument, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated January 18, 2018, re -

ciary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $13,745.09

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $103,520.57 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which became due on April 1, 2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on June 12, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 AM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and

TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782

ciary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation,

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pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $46,292.19 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $169,283.80 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which became due on June 1, 2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on June 18, 2024 at the hour of 01:00 PM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed,

to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact Auction.com at (800) 280-2832 or www.auction. com. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Affinia Default Services, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan

quired by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Cancer, many elements of your life are starting to level out this week. That can be a comfort to you because you seemingly have been running around for some time and could use a break.

LEO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, others have nothing but good things to say to you this week. Bask in their kind words and adoration, and use this as motivation for future endeavors.

VIRGO

Aug 24/Sept 22

With no big events on the horizon, you may want to manufacture one to have a reason to party, Virgo. Start planning your guest list and come up with a fun theme to get behind.

LIBRA

Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, while you should be mindful of your goals, you also can support those around you as they pursue their own. Serve as inspiration to people in your life right now.

SCORPIO

Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, this is a good time to start

tackling some projects around the house that have been put off for some time. Redecorating and remodeling can be an inspiration right now.

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Nov 23/Dec 21

Take a step back and reevaluate your approach to a situation because the way you have been doing it just hasn’t yielded the results you expected, Sagittarius. Take suggestions and tips.

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Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, high energy may have you swinging at the fences every time you try to tackle something. You may want to dial things back and take a more measured approach.

AQUARIUS

Jan 21/Feb 18

Various transitions in your life could temporarily disrupt your daily activities, Aquarius. You’ll find a new groove soon enough that will feel comfortable and provide you with what you need.

PISCES

Feb 19/Mar 20

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SPORTS

In like a Lion

Lions Softball on the prowl for league championship

After back to back years of making the play-in round, the Cottage Grove Lions softball team has continued its rise as a program and is setting its sights on winning at a much higher level in 2024.

“My goal this year is to win the Sky-Em League title and I think I’ll be disappointed in anything less. I think the girls are capable of it,” Lions coach Adam Dimock said. “I expect success. I don’t see the girls coming up short this year. I think we are going to surprise people. I’ve been saying that all winter, I think we can have a really good year.”

Cottage Grove opened the season against Creswell on March 11 with a 11-0 win. Emily Pacheco gave up just one hit and struck out 18 Bulldog batters. But Dimock noted the Lions bats in the victory, as they managed 13 hits. Val Aura had three hits for Cottage Grove in four at bats.

“Bats traditionally start out slow coming out the gate [to begin the season], but they were able to put 11 runs on a decent Creswell pitcher and I was pretty pleased with the outcome,” Dimock said. “It was a pretty dominating game.”

Along with Aura, the Lions bats this season are expected to be led by Pacheco, Addison Hitt and Makya Alsup. But in game two of the Lions season on March 15, they lost 4-0 to Cascade and struggled to swing.

“Cascade has always had a good program, they will probably be a

state contender or pretty close,” Dimock said. “The girls played great, I just think that hitting is probably going to be the area that needs the most improvement throughout the season. We’ve got some good hitters, but we aren’t a great hitting team.”

The Lions defense looks to be the strongest it’s been in recent memory. Emily Pacheco is the undisputed leader for Cottage Grove on the mound, but Jayda Bruner will also see lots of action throughout the season.

Playing catcher for Cottage Grove is Addison Hitt, at first base the Lions will play Makya Alsup, June Thorton will be at second base, Val Aura will lead the Lions at short stop, and Kylee Cordin will have the challenge of playing third base. At left field the Lions will go with Sienna Wagner, Jayda Bruner at center field, and right field is still an open competition as of the time of print.

Defense led the way for Cottage Grove in a road double header at Springfield on March 18, with Jayda Bruner earning the win on the mound. But the Lions certainly had no issue with hitting, as they won the first game against the Millers 18-2. Pacheco had four hits on four at bats, also driving in four runs. Cottage Grove had 10 runs in the third inning.

In game two of the double header against Springfield, it was much more of a duel on the mound as both teams featured their ace pitchers, the Lions with Pacheco and the Millers with Lillian Wobbe.

Pacheco struck out 14

batters for Cottage Grove and allowed just one hit. Thorton had two runs for the Lions while Hitt had one run and an RBI. Aura had an RBI on one hit for Cottage Grove in the 3-0 win. The Lions improved to 3-1 on the season with the win.

While expectations are high in the program, Dimock notes that Cottage Grove’s biggest roadblock to a league title will likely be Marshfield this season.

“They’ve got some good returners, they hit good, better than us,” Dimock said. “I think we are a better defensive team than they are. But when it comes to offense and defense, they’ve usually been able to get the best of us. [in the Sky-Em League].”

Follow Cottage Grove High School sports at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel. See game results at osaa.org.

The late winter and early spring weather in the Willamette Valley can make things interesting for local baseball teams as they put in repetition for the season, but for the Cottage Grove Lions they look at it as an opportunity to grow.

The team practiced in everything from sunshine to snow in the last month and the hard work paid off and the team members hope for more sunny days ahead.

The team opened the season 4-0 for the first time since 2015.

Cottage Grove opened the season with a 9-6 victory over Creswell, but it didn’t come easily. The team trailed 6-2 before a monstrous five run fifth inning that put them up 7-6. The Lions then tacked on two more runs in the sixth inning, led by two shutout innings from senior Isaiah Cushman on the mound for Cottage Grove in relief.

“The first few innings I felt like we were kind of sleep walking a little bit, but we woke up in the fourth inning, we capitalized on a couple of their errors, and our pitching kept us in the ball game,” Lions coach Nathan Rheuban said. “Anytime you come out with a win in the opening game, that is huge.”

Devon Accord steered Cottage Grove with three hits in four at bats while junior Micah Spear batted in three runs for the Lions. A few days later, Cottage Grove faced off with Klamath Union in a home double header.

Early in the first game junior Micah Spear made an

attempt to secure a fly ball and collided with another Lions player. In the process of doing so, Spear fractured his tibia and will miss the remainder of the baseball season.

Cottage Grove won the first game 13-5 with freshman Trevor Cooper and Devon Accord collecting three hits with three RBI’s. Sophomore Hunter Rhodes also collected three RBI’s.

“I was really proud on Saturday with how the team responded,” Rheuban said. “They were able to perform even after having paramedics on the field. That takes a lot of perseverance to be able to overcome seeing your teammate go down like that.”

Game two of the double header saw great defense and pitching help the Lions earn an 11-2 victory, led by Malakai Agnes, who retired seven batters and walked one while giving up four hits and two runs (one earned) over six innings.

Junior Anthony Eubanks will make the move to being the teams primary catcher with Micah Spear out. The Lions are young in the infield, with Tyson Seamen and Landon Vaughn taking on the challenge of first and second base while another freshman, Trevor Cooper plays third. Senior Christian Spear and Junior Devon Accord own the shortstop position.

Follow Cottage Grove High School sports at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel. See game results at osaa.org.

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Cottage Grove Sentinel

KYLE MCGOWEN

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Photo courtesy from CGHS Athletics

Lions junior Micah Spear (pictured above) suffered a season ending injury in the teams win over Klamath Union.

Courtesy photo from CGHS Athletics

Cottage Grove junior Devon Accord slides to make a play in the Lions win over Klamath Union.

Courtesy photo from CGHS Athletics Lions junior captain Emily Pacheco could be one of the most dominant pitchers in the 4A this season.