The Cottage grove entinel
Good times
Senior Center celebrates 40th Anniversary supporting seniors
CINDY WEELDREYER Cottage Grove Sentinel
Aplace of belonging and source of enjoyment.
These were the two driving forces that created Cottage Grove’s Senior Center 40 years ago last month.
Center members, volunteers, and well-wishers gathered Wednesday, June 19, to celebrate that milestone with cake and conversation.
“ANY ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTED 40 YEARS AGO THAT IS STILL ALIVE AND GROWING IS A TESTAMENT TO THE COMMITMENT OF THE SENIORS WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE AND THOSE WHO HAVE SUSTAINED IT FOR SO LONG.
JIM GILROY, FORMER COTTAGE GROVE MAYOR
Back in 1984, thanks to the generosity of Pacific Power and Light Co., local seniors leased an unused building from the power company for a token $1 as its temporary home to serve what was an estimated 900 senior citizen living in Cottage Grove.
In an Aug.7, 1985 editorial Sentinel Publisher Bill Hunter wrote, “Developing a permanent senior center would attract others to move here – one more reason for the city to continue to address the concept of developing a complete community center.”
the Save The Grove Political Action Committee to recall
councilors Mike Fleck and Chalice Savage. Last fall Councilor Jon Stinnett was the third councilor and for this second time the third one is Dreher.
Chief Petitioner Mike Borke said after the PAC’s last attempt failed, group members were relieved by the news they collected enough valid signatures to move forward to an election. “It was a relief after the first go around,” Borke said. “We made sure this time that we had enough signatures and we had a few more checks and balances on the sheets. We believe we had enough signatures the last time but failed due to the many
City Community Coordinator Teresa Cowan
at the recent Senior Center open house.
And the city did. The center’s “temporary” home lasted 15 years until 2000 when the city remodeled a former Safeway store at 700 E. Gibbs Ave. into the current community center and gave local seniors a much bigger space to call home. During the COVID pandemic the city “refreshed” the community center and remodeled the space to have a more open and airy floor plan. Bookshelves loaded with colorful jigsaw puzzle boxes line one wall of the spacious central room. There is
always a puzzle on a nearby table inviting people to pick up the challenge left by the previous person.
A kitchenette in the room has a pot of coffee at the ready for Monday’s noontime bingo games, the Wednesday afternoon pinochle games or Thursday’s afternoon table tennis games. Jim Gilroy, a former mayor and Pacific Power
ODOT launches local curb ramp improvements
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Twenty two percent of Oregon adults have disabilities effecting their mobility. Inaccessible sidewalks and street crossings can be obstacles not only for them, but for any member of the community, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
In 2017, ODOT began work to bring more than 25,000 curb ramps into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards over the next 15 years. “No matter how
you move through the area, we want to make your community more accessible,” a release from ODOT states as the agency prepares to launch design and construction improvements of certain curb ramps along Cottage Grove streets. ODOT will be rebuilding or installing over 130 ADA curb ramps in Cottage Grove starting as early as spring 2025 to bring them to current Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
The locations in Cottage Grove include:
• OR 99 | Milepost 13.9 to 16.1.
• Hillside Drive at
milepost 173.6.
• East Taylor Avenue at milepost 173.4.
• East Cottage Grove
Connection/Row River Road at milepost 174.6 to 175.2.
The work might include:
• Minor work, such as fixing a ramp that is too steep or moving pedestrian push buttons at crosswalks.
• Installing crosswalk closed signs if a crossing is considered unsafe.
• Rebuilding or installing a new ramp if needed.
Most corners in the project area only need minor work or signs installed, but some corners will require a full rebuild.
Once ODOT reviews
each corner the agency will group and rebuild curb ramps in stages at various locations in the Cottage Grove, the Willamette Valley, and the northwest Oregon Coast.
Not all intersections or curb locations are the same, according to ODOT.
Some are constructionready and others may have fire hydrants, utility boxes, utility poles, additional land requirements or there is need for an environmental permit. These are factors ODOT considers when scheduling the curb ramp construction in each city.
“The constructionready locations are done
first because they can be done immediately while those needing additional coordination or design will be part of a future stage of construction. This is why an intersection with four corners might be completed at different times,” ODOT said in its release. “By making these accessibility improvements, whether you drive, ride, walk or roll, we are committed to providing the best accessibility possible to all people using the transportation system.”
WHY ARE CURB RAMPS IMPORTANT?
ADA curb ramps make it easier for people to move between the sidewalk and road. This can be helpful for those who have trouble stepping up and down high curbs, according to ODOT It’s also helpful for people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, hand carts and bicycles. These ramps make it easier for everyone to get around, whether they have a disability or not. When construction begins, you can expect:
• Shoulder and lane closures.
• Flaggers helping direct traffic as needed.
• Delays.
• Construction noise.
Cindy Weeldreyer / Cottage Grove Sentinel
peruses through one of the many memorabilia scrapbooks
MIKE FLECK CHALICE SAVAGE ALEX DREHER See
Operation Dry Water launched in time for Independence Day
JEREMY C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel
Waterways in Lane County will likely be filling up for the Independence Day holiday weekend and law enforcement will be mounting a specialized boating safety campaign.
The Oregon Marine Board, Sheriff’s Offices across the state and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6.
The enforcement effort is part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants
(BUII).
LEADING FACTOR
The US Coast Guard’s nationwide statistics for 2023 noted alcohol use as the leading known contributing factor in boating accidents where the primary cause was known and was listed as the leading factor in 17% of deaths.
Boating under the influence of intoxicants means prescription drugs, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, or any other substance that impairs a person’s ability to make sound judgments and safely operate a boat, according to Oregon
MONDAY, JUNE 17
00:21: Agency assist, 200 block N. 12th St.
02:57: Suspicious condition, 400 block E. Main St.
04:08: Disorderly subject, 1100 block Birch Ave.
07:25: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
08:28: Hit and run, 1400 block Daugherty Ave.
08:38: Trespass, 500 block E. Whitaker Ave.
08:41: Criminal mischief, 100 block S. 10th St.
09:33: Suspicious vehicle, 700 block E. Gibbs Ave.
11:48: Theft, 600 block E. Main St.
12:01: Business check, 1200 block Hwy 99
12:10: Dog at large, 700 block E. Main St.
14:10: Suspicious vehicle, 1500 block E. Chamberlain Ave.
14:58: Theft, 900 block Row River Rd.
15:07: Suspicious condition, N. K St/ Chestnut Ave.
16:48: Alarm, 1300 block S. River Rd.
19:44: Suspicious vehicle, 3000 block Row River Rd.
23:20: Suspicious vehicle, 1200 block E. Main St.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
00:16: Suspicious vehicle, 1700 block E. Main St.
02:59: Alarm, 2100 block E. Madison Ave.
07:04: Criminal mischief, 200 block S. 10th St.
08:50: Abandoned vehicle, 1700 block Bryant Ave.
09:37: Criminal mischief, 500 block S. 8th St.
10:00: Animal info, 700 block S. 7th St.
10:45: Harassment, 32000 block Emerson Ln.
10:57: Found property, 1200 block S. 6th St.
12:49: Welfare check, 900 block E. Main St.
13:24: Welfare check, 100 block S. 3rd St.
14:04: Animal info, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
14:09: Dog at large, 200 block N. 12th St.
15:17: Trespass, 700 block Hwy 99
15:27: Dog at large, 400 block Taylor Ave.
16:16: Criminal mischief, 1200 block E. Washington Ave.
16:33: Found property, 500 block E. Main St.
18:18: Alarm, 1700 block E. Main St.
21:15: Agency assist, 200 block N. 12th St.
21:28: Agency assist, 77000 block S. 6th St.
22:48: Theft, 1500 block E. Main St.
23:00: Barking dog, 1000 block Tyler Ave.
23:03: Theft, 1000 block S. 2nd St.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
00:14: Criminal mischief, 2000 block W. Harrison Ave.
00:34: Suspicious vehicle, 100 block S. 10th St.
00:47: Suspicious vehicle, 1400 block Gateway Blvd.
04:01: Agency assist, 1100 block Lord Ave.
06:34: Welfare check, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
07:57: Warrant service, 1300 block E. Main St.
Courtesy photo from the Oregon Marine Board Marine officers will specifically be looking for impaired boat operators over the holiday weekend as part of the national Operation Dry Water.
Marine Board Boating Safety Program Manager
Brian Paulsen.
“The effects of drugs and alcohol are amplified on the water, due to the combined impacts of environmental stressors like sun glare, wind, wave motion and other factors,”
Paulsen said. “Alcohol also dehydrates the body making sudden immersion into cold water at an even greater risk for drowning.”
SERIOUS PENALTIES
The consequences of a BUII conviction include
POLICE BLOTTER
08:11: Trespass, 900 block Row River Rd.
08:52: Animal info, 100 block N. 14th St.
09:22: Welfare check, 200 block S. 17th St.
10:27: Abandoned vehicle, 600 block N. 9th St.
11:16: Disturbance, 100 block E. Main St.
11:54: Dog at large, 1300 block E. Main St.
12:21: Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, 1200 block E. Madison Ave.
13:09: Suspicious condition, 100 block S. 10th St.
13:53: Death investigation, 40000 block Row River Rd.
14:20: Trespass, 900 block Row River Rd.
16:34: Trespass, 100 block N. 10th St.
16:57: Illegal parking, 1700 block Clark Ave.
17:09: Nuisance, 300 block Quincy Ave.
17:32: Disturbance, 1500 block E. Madison Ave.
18:01: Civil, 200 block N. River Rd.
21:27: Fire, 1200 block E. Main St.
22:20: Suspicious vehicle, 700 block South R St.
22:28: Suspicious vehicle, 1300 block S. River Rd.
23:32: Runaway found, 100 block S. 10th St.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
03:01: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
03:09: Suspicious subject, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
05:22: Alarm, 700 block Row Rive Rd.
08:20: Assault, 200 block N. 12th St.
09:15: Theft, 100 block S. 15th St.
12:45: Animal info, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
16:59: Found dog, 300 block Harrison Ave.
18:22: Disorderly subject, 1300 block S. 6th St.
18:58: Criminal mischief, 100 block S. 17th St.
19:57: Theft, 900 block Row River Rd.
20:47: Disturbance, 600 block Benjamin Ave.
23:05: Trespass, 700 block N. River Rd.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
02:40: Alarm, 2100 block E. Madison Ave.
03:13: Alarm, 1000 block Taylor Ave.
09:05: Suspicious condition, 400 block Main St.
09:35: Welfare check, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
10:15: Alarm, 800 block S. 10th St.
11:43: Order violation, 300 block Hwy 99
11:46: Animal info, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
12:11: Found property, 400 block E. Main St.
12:58: Citizen assist, 400 block E. Main St.
13:02: Disturbance, 700 block N. Mill Rd.
13:27: Order violation, 900 block Hwy 99
14:23: Criminal mischief, 900 block Row River Rd. 15:26: Shots fired, 1700 block S. 6th St.
15:44: Disturbance, 1000 block E. Main St.
16:17: Alarm, 1400 block Gateway Blvd.
16:50: Suspicious condition, 700 block Hwy 99
possible jail time, a $6,250 fine and loss of boating privileges. Marine officers can legally obtain blood, breath or urine if a boater fails field sobriety tests.
“Recreational boating is a relatively safe activity when boating sober, wearing life jackets, and staying aware of the surroundings,” Paulsen said. So far this year, the common denominators for boating fatalities are operator inattention, not wearing a life jacket and operator inexperience.
If you see an impaired operator or someone who is operating in a way that threatens others’ safety, law enforcement agents encourage you to call 911
to report the incident.
OPERATION DRY WATER
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign.
Operation Dry Water’s heightened awareness and enforcement threeday weekend takes place annually around July fourth, a holiday unfortunately known for drinking and boating, and deadly incidents.
For more information about Operation Dry Water, visit www. operationdrywater.org.
18:01: Child abuse, 1000 block Carobelle Ct.
19:06: Harassment, 100 block S. 17th St. 19:19: Alarm, 2800 block Row River Rd. 19:40: Warrant service, 400 block Main St. 21:50: Found dog, 1000 block Hwy 99
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
01:24: Shots fired, 1100 block S. 2nd St. 01:26: Nuisance, N. River Rd/Bennett Crk Rd.
03:24: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
03:35: Nuisance, 400 block N. Douglas St. 08:49: Welfare check, 1500 block Gateway Blvd. 08:59: Fire, 100 block South S St. 12:18: Found dog, South R/Main St. 12:51: Criminal mischief, 600 block N. 10th St. 15:12: Theft, 100 block N. 9th St.
20:20: Business check, 1500 block Main St. 20:21: Nuisance, 200 block N. 12th St.
20:32: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St. 22:22: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St. 23:35: Assault, 1000 block Tyler Ave.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
02:38: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
03:09: Alarm, 700 block Row River Rd.
07:53: Dog at large, 100 block Gateway Blvd. 08:25: Burglary, 70000 block Hwy 99
09:13: Citizen assist, 400 block E. Main St. 10:49: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St. 11:40: Harassment, 1500 block Carobelle Ct. 12:25: Alarm, 1700 block W. Main St. 14:02: Citizen assist, 900 block S. 14th St. 14:16: Welfare check, 700 block Benjamin Ave. 14:23: Disturbance, 1100 block S. 2nd. St. 17:12: Alarm, 700 block N. 14th St. 20:15: Welfare check, Hwy 99/Emerson Ln. 21:48: Nuisance, 200 block Gateway Blvd. 22:00: Welfare check, 100 block N. River Rd. 22:34: Criminal mischief, 1300 block S. River Rd. 22:38: Disorderly subject, 400 block Holly Ave.
LIFESTYLES
Fireworks issues go beyond Independence Day
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal, in Cottage Grove and through Lane County, goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day.
The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires.
THE LAW
Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without a permit issued by the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
Fireworks commonly called bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal in Oregon without a permit.
purchase them at licensed firework stands, which are normally in operation close to the Independence Day holiday.
THE DANGER
Between 2006 and 2021, injuries with fireworks climbed 25% in the U.S., according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates. Last year, at least nine people died, and an estimated 11,500 were injured in incidents involving fireworks.
Of the nine U.S. deaths, six were associated with firework misuse, one death was associated with a mortar launch malfunction, and two incidents were associated with unknown circumstances.
The Spirit of BMD Celebration is now two weeks away.
Celebration Coordinator Matthew Hewlett said the production team is making steady progress organizing the parade and Kid Zone, signing up vendors and finalizing the entertainment lineup on the main stage.
“The two biggest needs we have right now are getting the donations we need to pay some of our up-front expenses and recruiting more volunteers,” Hewlett said.
“We’re about halfway to our goal of having 60-70 people committed to volunteering just two hours and then hanging out and enjoy the offerings.”
HOW TO HELP
Donate:Send checks to: PO Box 1512, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Payable to Bohemia Heritage Association (BHA). Go online with a credit or debit card at www.spiritofbmd. com or via a “virtual donation jar” at Northwest Community Credit Union on the corner of Jefferson
Avenue and South Sixth Street. Walk-in or drive-up and tell the teller it’s for Spirit of BMD.
Be a vendor: A 10x10 booth is only $70. There are a few booths left. Sign up on the website.
Volunteer: Choose a one two-hour shift on Friday or Saturday. Hours are Noon -10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday. Applications are on the website.
Be in the parade: The parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. There is no entry fee and there is no registration on parade
day. Who should be Grand Marshal this year? Email nominations to spiritofbmd@gmail.com.
Advertise: Since 1959, the Cottage Grove Sentinel has partnered with Bohemia Mining Days to publish the Bohemia Nugget that serves as the official guide. The deadline is this Friday, July 5. For information on prices call Misty at 541-9973441 or send an email to: cgsentinelofficemanager@ countrymedia.net
Make a costume: While there won’t be any Old West walls to define “Bohemia City” in Coiner Park this year, event organizers encourage individuals, couples and families to dress up in their best Old West duds to provide that “Spirit of Bohemia City” vibe for the two-day celebration. The Costume Contest is Saturday afternoon on the Main Stage with cash prizes.
“This summertime tradition draws Grovers together every summer to enjoy two days of fun,” Hewlett said.
Law enforcement agents may seize illegal fireworks and charge offenders with a class B misdemeanor which could result in a fine of up to $2,500, according to the OSFM). Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fire suppression costs or other damages. Parents are also liable for fireworks damage caused by their children.
The use of illegal fireworks constitutes criminal activity and insurance policies may not cover violators if they are engaged in a criminal act that results in damage.
Under Oregon law, the use of any fireworks, legal or illegal, is prohibited on Oregon beaches and officials can seize illegal fireworks.
The illegal fireworks are not available for purchase in Oregon and are brought in from outof-state, according to law enforcement officials, who encourage Oregonians seeking fireworks to
There were an estimated 11,500 emergency roomtreated injuries involving fireworks in 2021—down from the spike (15,600) experienced in 2020, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many public displays were cancelled.
An estimated 8,500 fireworks-related injuries (or 74 percent of the total estimated fireworksrelated injuries in 2021) occurred during the 1-month special study period between June 18 and July 18 in 2022. In 2021, there were an estimated 1,500 emergency departmenttreated injuries associated with firecrackers and 1,100 involving sparklers. Young adults 20 to 24 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency departmenttreated, fireworks-related injuries in 2021.
In 2021, the parts of the body most often injured by fireworks were hands and fingers (an estimated 31 percent of injuries)
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Courtesy photo from Sharon Anseth
Bohemia Mining Days with wooden signs
Keeping pets safe from the heat
veterinarian immediately. Dogs should not ride in uncovered pickup truck beds. The hot metal truck bed can burn your pet’s paw pads.
Oregon’s “Good Samaritan” law (dogs / kids in hot cars) states the following:
• Anyone – not just law enforcement – may enter a motor vehicle, “by force or otherwise,” to remove an unattended child or domestic animal without fear of criminal or civil liability, as long as certain requirements are met. To fulfill these requirements, a person must:
• Determine that the motor vehicle is locked or there is no reasonable method for the child or animal to exit without assistance;
SUBMITTED
With the temperatures rising, Greenhill Humane Society administrators are encouraging pet owners of the importance of keeping pets safe this summer. Leave pets at home when running errands. Leaving your animal in a parked car, even for just a few minutes, can easily cause heat stroke or brain damage.
A car’s interior temperature can increase in minutes, even with the windows slightly open. Dogs are especially vulnerable to heat stress because they do not sweat in the way that humans do; they release body heat by panting.
Keep pets inside during the heat of the day; do not leave them outside unattended. Make sure pets have access to water bowls full of cool, fresh water.
When pets are outside, be sure there are shaded areas for them to rest in. It’s a good idea to invest in a misting hose or kiddie pool for a cool place for your pets to play. Make sure your pets are properly secured and when outside have collars, updated tags and are microchipped. Limit or skip on exercise at the dog park
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along with head, face, and ears (an estimated 21 percent).
About 32 percent of the emergency departmenttreated fireworks-related injuries in 2021 were for burns.
In 2021, approximately 31 percent of selected and tested fireworks products were found to contain noncompliant components, including fuse violations, the presence of prohibited chemicals and pyrotechnic materials overload.
SAFETY STEPS
Officials offer the following safety steps for celebrating Independence Day :
• Be prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket.
• Be safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from fireworks. Never use fireworks near or on dry grass or vegetation.
• Be responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Please wait 15 to 20 minutes, then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal.
• Be aware: Use only legal fireworks in legal places.
during the heat of the day.
Always test the pavement or sand with your hand before stepping out (too hot to touch is too hot for your pet). Walk early in the morning or late at night when it’s cooler, carry water and take frequent breaks in shady spots. If you suspect your pet’s paws have been burned, contact your
• Have a reasonable belief that the animal or child is in imminent danger of suffering harm;
• Notify law enforcement or emergency services either before or soon after entering the vehicle;
• Use only the minimum force necessary to enter the vehicle; and
• Stay with the animal or child until law enforcement, emergency services, or the owner or
Why Pre-Plan?
Pre-Planning makes matters easier for those you love.
Pre-Planning allows you to provide guidance to your family after your death.
Pre-Planning allows you to control potential expenses of a funeral and disposition.
Pre-Planning provides an advanced opportunity to assemble life data.
operator of the vehicle arrives.
It is best to always contact law enforcement before taking action.
Many electric vehicles now have “dog modes” or may appear to be not running. These vehicles may seem to be off but can have a climate controlled inside with air conditioning on for the animal.
Heatstroke symptoms can include restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy
panting, lethargy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, vomiting and lack of coordination. If your animal is overcome by heat exhaustion, consult your veterinarian right away.
“With warmer weather on the horizon it’s important to keep your pets happy,” Greenhill Humane Society Community Engagement and Events Manager Sarah Bouzad said. “Your pet can still join in on your
summer plans, just with their safety in mind. Be sure to take your pets on walks early in the morning and in the evening and leave them home while you run errands.”
The full text of Oregon’s “Good Samaritan” law can be found under ORS 30.813.
To learn more about Greenhill or tips on keeping your pet safe in hot weather, visit www. green-hill.org.
Angela Farrow
Angela Rae Farrow has gone to her eternal home with our Lord on 6/25/24.
7/33/1971 - 6/25/2024
Angela was born in Snoqualmie, Wa on July 23, 1971 to Earl “Poppy” Leavitt and Sandra Allen. She comes from a large family with five other siblings; Julie Miller, Trudy Baker, Terry Leavitt, Gerald “Scott” Leavitt, Tonya Leavitt and many nieces and nephews. Her family fell short of wealth but were rich in love, family, traditions and many outdoor adventures. Angela spent her childhood years moving frequently with her family throughout the Pacific Northwest. She eventually landed in Cottage Grove, Oregon where she met her love, Ryan Farrow, in 1987. They went fishing on their first date and both felt they made the catch of their lives. Together, in 1989, they moved and relocated to Walla Walla, WA. They eloped and were married on December 19th, 1989 at the Walla Walla courthouse. The marriage cost $25.00. A small investment for a lifelong love story.
In 1990 she graduated from Pendleton Community College with a certificate in Dental Assisting and began a career at Southeast Dental Mall. The following year on October 1, 1991 they started their family with the birth of their son Clayton Farrow and followed with their daughter Megan Farrow on May 17, 1994. As a family they enjoyed the outdoors and could be found on the ski slopes at Ski Bluewood every winter. Angela later returned to school and
graduated in 2007 from Columbia Basin College with an AAS in Dental Hygiene and received the “Grand Scaler” award. She went on to end her career in that field.
Her family continued to grow with the addition of daughter-in-law Rachel Farrow, son-in-law Sam Perry. Shortly after, she was blessed with grandchildren Opal and Ruby (due July 21st, 2024) Farrow and Stryker and Wrenley Perry, who lovingly called her “Nani”. She also considered her long time friends, Dan and Paula Elsom, and of course Dee “Momma Dee” Ojeda, as extended family.
Angela is known for our Lord and Savior to be the cornerstone of her foundation and praised him to the end. She loved the Lord with all her heart. He is her strength, her shield and her comforter. She was also known for being very organized with notes and lists to no end. Everything planned for success and planned to make it special.
Although cancer stole pieces of her and time with those she loved, it could not take away her many blessings. She will be forever missed, honored and never forgotten. Angela was preceded in death by her father Earl Leavitt and brother Gerald “Scott” Leavitt.
Services to be held at 10:00 7/6/24 at the Calvary Chapel 2139 Fern Ave, Walla Walla, WA. Graveside burial to follow at Mountain View cemetery.
Robert “Bob” Leroy Raymond
February 16, 1932 - June 21, 2024
Robert “Bob” Leroy Raymond of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away June 21, 2024, at the age of 92.
Bob was born February 16, 1932 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to parents Herbert H. and Elizabeth G. (Gertje) Raymond. He enlisted in and served 6 years in the United States Army National Guard. He married Valentine “Marie” Owen on April 10th 1953 in Dorena, Oregon.
They were four months shy of 69 years of marriage until her passing January 12, 2022. Bob received his general education diploma later in life. He worked in the logging industry working for Booth Kelley, Bohemia, and he retired from Willamette Industries.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and hunting. He
enjoyed traveling and classic cars, but most of all family and friends. Bob was a longtime member of the Cottage Grove Elks and he and Marie were long-time members of the SOUTH Lane Cruisers. He is survived by his son Danny and Karen Raymond of Springfield, OR; daughter Denise Parent of Cottage Grove, OR; brother Doug Raymond of Goshen, OR; 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his wife and siblings, Don, Bernice, Shirley, and Steve. A service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Fir Grove Cemetery and Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Doris Josephine Rhodes
December 28, 1943 - June 19, 2024
Doris Josephine Rhodes, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born on December 28, 1943 to parents Floyd O. and Madeline M. (Bragg) Craig in Spokane, Washington, Doris’s warmth and kindness touched many throughout her 80 years of life.
Doris grew up in the scenic landscapes of Washington before moving to San Jose, California, where she completed her education, graduating from James Lick High School in 1962. It was there she met the love of her life, John G. Rhodes. The couple married on September 17, 1961, in San Jose, and together they built a life filled with love until John’s passing in May 2012. Their enduring partnership was a testament to their shared values and commitment to family.
Doris’s professional life was marked by dedication. She spent 26 years with Bank of America, where she worked as an auditor and in bank operations.
Family was the cornerstone of Doris’s life. She is survived by her sons, John O. (Teena)
Rhodes of Los Bonas, CA, and Robert (Barbara) Rhodes of San Jose, CA. Her sisters, Janie Bettis and Judy Ryan, also remain to cherish her memory, along with her beloved four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John, and her brother, Dale Craig.
Doris’s passions extended beyond her professional and family life. She was an avid quilter, and sewing and various crafts also filled her days. Above all, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.
Those who knew Doris will remember her as a loving and generous soul. Doris’s legacy is one of compassion, a reminder to all that the simplest acts of kindness can have the most profound impact.
As we bid farewell to Doris Josephine Rhodes, we celebrate a life well-lived, full of love, creativity, and generosity. Arrangements are in the care of SmithLund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Courtesy from Greehill Humane Society Heatstroke symptoms can include restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, vomiting and lack of coordination. If your animal is overcome by heat exhaustion, consult your veterinarian right away.
NEWS & VIEWS
School finances are in jeopardy
GARY CONKLING
PAT MCCORMICK
Capital Chronicle
Sentinel Guest Column
Oregon school finances have not been in greater jeopardy for decades.
Large Oregon school districts are cutting millions of dollars from their budgets, which translates into significant cuts in personnel and larger class sizes, as state funding has failed to keep pace with inflation and expanding expectations.
The problem isn’t limited to large school districts. Medium and small districts face the same financial stress.
More school districts will face the dual threat of teacher strikes and deep personnel cuts as they enter collective bargaining this year.
The challenge faced by public education runs deeper than budgets.
Schools have inherited a new generation of students and, along with them, a new paradigm for education.
Students in K-12 school classrooms today are demonstrably different than their counterparts just 20 years ago (Facebook was founded in 2004). Educating these students requires different teaching methods, updated classrooms and a wider array of support. It also requires a different approach to school funding that recognizes new demands on students, teachers and support staff.
Today’s students are internet natives, have experience with online learning, depend on school-prepared meals and fear college student debt. Classrooms are impacted by aging infrastructure, overflowing classrooms, lack of connectivity, increasing student diversity, chronic absenteeism and the threat of school shootings. More students face mental health issues, increasing demand for school nurses, counselors and social-emotional teaching techniques. Teachers, many of whom are parents of school-age children, share the trauma. They are on the front lines of teaching students who need individual instruction. They manage in classrooms that lack adequate heating and cooling. They struggle to keep up to date on digital trends and educational innovation. Burnout is an occupational hazard. Good teachers leave because they earn more in other occupations.
Funding schools based on enrollment doesn’t capture the complexity of
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educating and preparing today’s K-12 students in the face of rapidly changing job markets.
Head counts don’t capture the dimensions of pandemic learning loss, unequal digital resources, special education needs and emotional stress that are the everyday stuff of today’s K-12 classrooms.
Declining public school enrollments, resulting from low birth rates and flight to private schools by those who can afford it have resulted in funding reductions and will force closure of neighborhood schools, as parents in Seattle Public Schools are discovering.
We must find the right school funding formula. The one we have doesn’t work anymore because it doesn’t reflect demands schools are expected to meet every day and the individualized education students deserve.
Oregon lawmakers have tried to reconcile funding with emerging educational needs. But the result has been a hodgepodge of grants and directed spending that has been tacked on to a school funding formula designed to ensure equity among school districts after passage of major property tax limitations in the 1990s.
Finger-pointing is unproductive. We need an informed effort to rethink how schools are funded in light of current-day expectations.
Gary Conkling cofounded CFM Advocates and has worked in various public affairs capacities for more than 40 years to advocate for adequate K-12 school funding in Oregon.
Pat McCormick cofounded CFM Advocates and has worked in various public affairs capacities for more than 40 years to advocate for adequate K-12 school funding in Oregon.
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Thank you city council
As a heterosexual man, I am proud that the Cottage Grove City Council majority (5-2) recently voted in favor of the first Pride Month Proclamation. Those opposed were Mayor Solesbee and Councilor Erwin. Mayor Solesbee called it “tribalism” and “identity politics” and that “we speak for all citizens.” All citizens? Really? These are terms used by majorities to dismiss minorities. We all belong to a tribe and we all have an identity, be it familial, social, political or otherwise.
Councillor Erwin stated, “I don’t celebrate things that I think are sinful.” Sexual differentiation is not a choice, it is biological (read Not A Choice by PJ Paulson). I assume Mr. Erwin is a man of religious faith. Does he believe that people were brought into being to suffer stigma, prejudice, indignity, intolerance, and violence, including murder?
As one of all the citizens of Cottage Grove I am proud of those on the council who voted in favor of the proclamation and defended it in their eloquent statements. May freedom ring.
Duane Raley Cottage Grove
Mayor response to recall
I would like to set the record straight on a few points about the recall.
Councilor Alex Dreher made a statement to the Sentinel saying, “these folks have threatened to recall me since the day I was unanimously appointed by Mayor Solesbee and the rest of council.”
The first part is factually inaccurate. She was not part
of the first recall. The second part while factually correct, (unanimous) It is disingenuous to say that she had my support. She was not my first, second or even my third pick.
Councilor Fleck has made the statement many times over the years, that people should volunteer on budget committee, planning commission or any of the numerous boards in Cottage Grove before jumping into Council. I agree with that sentiment. It’s a great way to learn the ins and outs of city business and get to know the community.
Of all the boards and committees I have sat on over the years, I had never met Ms. Dreher. In sharp contrast, Chris Holloman ran for a seat on council just two months earlier, losing his bid to Dana Merryday by a slim 70 votes. He has been part of this community for years, volunteers and made the effort to run for office.
I argued, the position should go to Mr. Holloman because he received more votes than some councilors, who were elected to their positions. I felt strongly that the people had spoken, and it would be a slap in the constituents’ face to turn a deaf ear. The majority of council disagreed.
Lastly, Dreher’s comment of, “this recall is folks trying to thwart democracy.” Many in the community are of that view with her appointment to the council, and they are allowed that opinion. As I have said before, it is my hope that Cottage Grove will grow from this experience. I truly believe that whether you agree with your neighbor’s perspective or not, it is still their lived viewpoint.
We should not minimize the issues “folks” have with how policy has been handled or mishandled by calling it “sour grapes.”
Mayor Candace Solesbee Cottage Grove
Knowing, utilizing the best IRA for you
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are powerful tools to help you work toward your retirement goals, but selecting the right IRA type requires careful consideration of your tax situation and retirement goals.
There are two main types of IRAs: Traditional and Roth. Here is a breakdown of their key differences to help guide your decision.
TAX TREATMENT
• Traditional IRA: Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals
prior to age 59½ may result in a 10 percent IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax.
• Roth IRA: A Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10 percent IRS penalty tax. Limitations and restrictions may apply.
INCOME LIMITS
• Traditional IRA: There are no income limits for contributors.
• Roth IRA: There are income limits for Roth IRA contributors. You may not be eligible to contribute the full amount, or at all, depending on your income and filing status.
2024 CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITS
• Traditional IRA and Roth IRA: The maximum total contributions to all your IRAs for the year are $7,000 if you are under 50, and $8,000 if you are over 50.
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS (RMDS)
• Traditional IRAs: RMDs start at age 73 under current law, forcing you to withdraw a minimum amount each year, which can push you into a higher tax bracket.
• Roth IRAs: There are no RMDs while the original owner is alive.
WHO SHOULD CHOOSE WHICH?
• Traditional IRA: This might be ideal if you’re in a higher tax bracket now and expect to be in a lower one in retirement. It offers upfront tax savings that can boost your contributions.
• Roth IRA: This could be a good fit if you’re in a lower tax bracket now and expect your income (and potentially tax bracket) to rise in retirement. You’ll enjoy tax-free growth and withdrawals, potentially saving a significant amount over time.
Information in this column is for general purposes only and not intended as investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation prior to making any financial decision.
Email questions at info@ financialfreedomwmg. com or call/text 458-7774458. Julia Carlson is a registered representative with, and securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.
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employee, was instrumental in obtaining the center’s temporary home in a building that was no longer needed after the establishment of the Emerald People’s Utility District. The transfer of the power company’s assets required downsizing local staff and created a space for the dream of a senior center became a reality.
“For those who haven’t been here to look around it’s quite impressive to see where they were and where they are today,” Gilroy said. “I think it’s interesting to note that any organization that existed 40 years ago that is still alive and growing is a testament to the commitment of the seniors who made it possible and those who have sustained it for so long.”
Former South Lane School District Board member and Senior Center
Treasurer Alan Baas made significant changes in his life due to health issues. He resigned from many of the community leadership positions he held and, with his health improved, is now reconnecting again. Last year he chose to focus his interest and energy into growing the Senior Center.
“As far as I’m concerned, the older you get the more important it is that you stay in touch with your peers,” Baas said. “I’m old and the Senior Center supports the needs of older people to connect.
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names toss out because of improperly printed sheets.”
Councilor Mike Fleck has the most seniority on the council having served for 17 years. He says he ran for office to serve the citizens of Cottage Grove. To make the best decisions possible for the entire community, Fleck said he reads all the materials provided to the council, seeks clarification from city staff when needed, and listens to public input. Fleck said he will not resign and looks forward to the opportunity to tell voters why he wants to remain in office in the short window before the July 30 election.
“Now that the process moves to a special election, I’m certainly disappointed,” Fleck said.
“The recall process is supposed to be used to remove elected officials that have done something wrong, not for political reasons. That’s what the regular elections are for.” Councilor Chalice Savage said she s pleased her March 8, 2021 appointment to the board occurred on International Woman’s Day. Voters elected her to a four-year term at the next general election in November 2022. She said she ran for office to be of service to her community. Savage describes government as a slow moving cog and she wanted to help move it along.
Describing her feelings on the upcoming election
It’s a pleasure to be one of its volunteers to greet people who come in with questions related to their own aging process.”
President Suzanne Huebner-Sannes got involved with the center’s management after retiring from the county’s senior services program. During her employment there she often met with seniors and provided information about the programs and services the agency provided.
She said the Senior Center is a valuable support organization for South Lane County seniors. It offers activities for socialization, recreation, good health, creating many forms of art, games and information.
Lovey LaCoste, a longtime member and past treasurer, first got involved with the center in the early 1990s when she taught a decorative art painting class. She managed the popular Monday soup meal that offered soup, bread and dessert.
LaCoste said the weekly meal drew 40-50 seniors.
As the volunteers aged out the meal was discontinued in 2006. She played a key role providing input to city staff that guided the center’s remodeling project and worked with HuebnerSannes to collect and organize memorabilia for the open house.
“It was fun place to be. I loved meeting new people and hearing their stories about how they came to
she said, “It’s discouraging that a small group wants to use taxpayer dollars on a special election when there is a fair process at election time, in fact, it’s in three months. Recalls are tools to be used when there are clear violations of ethics or the law and, in this case, there is none.”
Councilor Alex Dreher was unanimously appointed to fill the councilor-atlarge vacancy on Jan. 30 last year that ends on Dec. 31. She plans to seek election to retain her seat in the general election in November.
Dreher said she ran for office because as a mother, wife and public servant (as a former Peace Corps volunteer and currently a Lane County employee) she was looking for a way to bring her knowledge and experience in public policy and her grant-seeking skills and make meaningful contributions by serving on the city council. She said civic engagement and volunteering are very important to her and took the opportunity to apply for the council vacancy.
“I am disappointed that folks chose to spend their time and money on something so unconstructive,” Dreher said. “Our challenges as a city are complex and require us to work together to make progress. Fueling division through this recall is like setting a fire in the woods because you’ve been forced to stop logging. It would be much more productive to advocate and fight for sustainable
The weekly Wednesday bingo games at the Senior Center
ago.
Cottage Grove,” LaCoste said. “We used to have holiday potluck parties that were well-attended and so much fun.”
Dolly Kirkham, now 99, is a past vice president of the board. She has fond memories of playing bingo, going on outings and participating in the painting classes. Sadly, when she stopped driving last year she became an inactive member.
“I wish the center had as many people today as there were 20 years ago,” Kirkham said. “I find
forestry practices, creating more defensible space, and Secure Rural Schools funding, not start a wildfire to burn the whole thing down.
Mayor Candace Solesbee, who is up for re-election in November, believes Dreher is factually correct when she says she was “unanimously” elected to the board but believes that statement is disingenuous because it implies she had Solesbee’s support. “She was not my first, second or even my third pick,” Solesbee said.
The Mayor believes the appointment last year should’ve gone to Chris Holoman because he lost his bid for the Ward 3 seat to Dana Merryday in the November 2022 election by only 70 votes. She felt his appointment to the at-large seat would’ve
younger people are not as willing to get involved in organizations today and the old ones are getting older.
Many of my dear senior center friends have now died.”
Jan Howe is one of the newest members of the center. A new resident in town, she started coming to play with the Ukulele group and discovered the painting class. She and fellow painter, Dan Rowland, come once a week to the Thursday class and enjoy a potluck meal.
Huebner-Sannes said,
acknowledged the strong support he earned from voters.
Solesbee also disagrees with Dreher’s characterization of the recall election as ‘folks trying to thwart democracy’.
“I believe it doesn’t matter if you agree with folks’ perspective or not,” she said. “We should not minimize the issues (petition signers) have with how policy has been handled, by calling it sour grapes.”
Borke, the chief petitioner, said he did not expect any of the councilors would resign because they feel what they are doing is perfectly fine. He said he believes the community has suffered from the decisions these councilors have made in how the city has addressed
“We hope to grow, get more members, volunteers and of course more programs,” she said.
“Currently, we share activities with the library and the exercise programs offered by the Health Hub (the community health and wellness center on Main Street). We hope, in the future, that we can afford a paid staff member and join other community members and programs providing other activities and sports.”
Jim Gilroy said, “If someone has an interest being together with
the homeless situation, when other cities have had more effective policies to address the nationwide problem with un-housed individuals.
“When Cottage Grove residents are held hostage by these three councilors’ decisions the petition signers are all in agreement that enough is enough,” he said.
“After the first recall fell through there was talk of a meeting with all parties to come up with an answer to the un-housed,” Borke said. “This was supposed to happen in January, then in February, then they had to have a head person to have the meeting so it was dragged out until May and we got a canned idea no public input. This is when we really started canvassing and it only took five weeks to get the signatures.”
people who have common concerns and interests it is well worth participating in what this center has to offer. I think everyone needs a friend at different times in life and the Senior Center can be a friendmaking place.” The annual membership fee is $15 and provides revenue to support the center’s programs. Hours are dependent on the availability of volunteer hosts.
For more information call 541-942-8751.
The “canned idea” he refers to is a contract currently being negotiated with St. Vincent de Paul to close all three existing camps and manage one low barrier shelter in the city’s North Regional Park between the water reclamation plant and the overpass.
“The announcement that we had enough signatures to move forward to an election is just the first step of many long days ahead,” Borke said. All three councilors say they will continue to be actively involved in community events this month and welcome opportunities to talk with citizens about the upcoming recall election. Follow developments online at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel.
Cindy Weeldreyer / Cottage Grove Sentinel
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will hold a Public Auction on July 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at:
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CG24-2107 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
TS No.: 172628 APN: 0454270
Reference is made to that certain deed made by Derek Rather and Heather Rather, as tenants by the entirety as Grantor to Western Title and Escrow Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Directors Mortgage, Inc. as Beneficiary, dated 11/01/2021, recorded 11/12/2021, in the official records of Lane County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2021071280 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: Lot 18, Block 19, FAIRFIELD EIGHTH ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 26, Page 26, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 735 Hughes Street, Eugene, OR 97402 The current beneficiary is PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 6/22/2022 as Inst No. 2022027202 in the records of Lane, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee 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: the default for which the foreclo-
sure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 08/01/2023 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $350751.48; 2. Interest through 4/16/2024 in the amount of: $8,671.23 3. Pro Rata MIP Advances in the amount of: $239.43 4. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $6,618.50 5. Foreclosure Fees in the Amount of: $1,900.00 6. Foreclosure costs in the amount of: $1,053.94 7. Bankruptcy Costs in the amount of $1,149.00 8. Valuations in the amount of $985.00 9. Property Inspection Fees in the amount of $310.00 10. Property Preservation Fees in the amount of $3,169.20 11. Late Charges in the amount of $186.39 12. Recording fees in the amount of $97.00 13. Release costs in the amount of $22.50 14. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.1200000% per annum 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 deed of trust. The principal sum of $350,751.48 together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.1200000% per annum from 07/01/2023 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 deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 09/25/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised
Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, 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 the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; 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 Prime Recon 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. 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 there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the 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. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 09/25/2024 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS
PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TOMONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http://www.oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection
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CG24-2097 TS No.
OR08000037-24-1 APN
1912147 / 1901113100400 TO No 240137828-OR-VOI
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, TOBIN LYLE RASMUSSEN AND AMANDA JO RASMUSSEN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to CASCADE TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for OREGON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 5, 2022 and recorded on August 5, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-034103 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Oregon Community Credit Union and recorded March 22, 2024 as Instrument Number 2024-007842 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lane County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 1912147 / 1901113100400 LOT 4, CRESTVIEW ESTATES, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED MAY 26, 2021, RECEPTION NO. 2021-035492, LANE COUNTY DEEDS AND RECORDS, IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 171 ROCKCREST DR, LOWELL, OR 97452-9773 Both the Beneficiary, Oregon Community Credit Union, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, 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. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Payment(s): Total Payment(s) from 10/01/2023 to 05/15/2024 at $27,590.20 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) $1,663.77 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 $457,344.64 together with interest thereon at the rate of
7.125000% per annum from September 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 September 17, 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
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: May 2, 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 NPP0460207
To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 06/12/2024, 06/19/2024, 06/26/2024, 07/03/2024
CG24-2098 TS No.
OR06000019-23-3SS APN 1778800 TO No
240229690-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, KIRK E JOHNSON as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of June 15, 2022 and recorded on June 16, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-026623
and the beneficial interest was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC and recorded January 20, 2023 as Instrument Number 2023001500 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lane County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 1778800 SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Beginning at a point 143.91 feet South of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 2, FIRST ADDITION TO ADAMS PLAT, as platted and recorded in Book 15, page 2, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon; thence South 60.00 feet, thence East 121.00 feet; thence North 60.00 feet, thence West 121.00 feet to the point of beginning, in Lane County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 1487 30TH ST, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97478 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, 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. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 11/01/2022 to 04/30/2024 at $28,837.98
Monthly Late Charge(s):
Monthly Late Charge(s) at $320.40 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and pay-
able, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $242,693.77 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.75000% per annum from October 1, 2022 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 September 16, 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
Winging it
The 10th Annual Wings and Wheels Show at the Cottage Grove Airport was blessed with mild and sunny blue sky day to showcase a wide variety of vintage airplanes, classic cars, motorcycles and even a “bone breaker” early bicycle.
The event, Saturday, June 22, at Jim Wright Memorial Field, is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum, located on Jim Wright Way across the street from the Cottage Theatre. The Society was incorporated in June 1983 to chronicle and preserve Oregon’s rich aviation heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.
The museum currently hosts a collection of heritage homebuilt aircraft that flew with an Oregon State license plate because Oregon’s Aviation Department predated the
Federal Aviation Administration.
Oregon Aviation Historical Society
President Tim Talon said it’s a challenge every year to produce the event and also very exciting because every year there are different planes, cars and motorcycles and the owners’ stories about them.
“The OAHS mission is to save, preserve and display all of the aviation things that are important to Oregonians that happened here in the state. We have some significant stories to tell and right now we need a bigger venue to tell them,” Talon said.
All proceeds from the event maintain the museum and go toward the construction of a much needed new hanger.
For more information on museum hours and how to contribute to the new hanger fund go to: www.oregonaviation.org.
Pictured are some of the sights at this year’s Wings and Wheels Show held June 22 at Jim Wright Memorial Field.