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Spirit of BMD celebration fun unites

CINDY WEELDRYER

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Cottage Grove is known for its special events celebrating the city’s rich history and the community came together once again during the Spirit of BMD.

Community members and visitors attended the hastily organized Spirit of BMD, a two-day celebration held Friday and Saturday, July 19-20.

The tribute event had the look and feel of Bohemia Mining Days (BMD), minus the trademark Old West façade walls and familiar people-moving train. It was planned in only six weeks by BMD alumni and volunteers to properly honor the festival’s 65th anniversary on its traditional third weekend in

July. Planning for the Spirit of BMD began shortly after the announcement May 20, by the Bohemia Mining Days, Inc. (BMD) board of directors that it would cancel this year’s festival. Spirit of BMD 2024 The weather was hot with afternoon highs near 90-degrees on both days of the event and, sadly, January’s ice storm destroyed many of Coiner Park’s much needed shade trees. Yet, sun-loving festival goers strolled around the park shopping in the vendor market and had the opportunity to enjoy their favorite food, treats and spirits.

Local musicians donat-

Area wildfire triggers Level One Evacuation Notice

JEREMY C. RUARK

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Lane County emergency officials issued a Level One

Be Ready Evacuation Notice for the Brice Creek area east of Cottage Grove July 23, due to the Lane 1 Fire.

The wildfire is located approximately 17 miles south of Cottage Grove, located in Sharps Creek. It was first reported just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) initially responded. When firefighters arrived on scene, it was estimated to be 30 acres and growing quickly in the hot, dry and windy conditions. Numerous resources were ordered, including engines, bulldozers, water tenders and multiple types of aircraft. The fire grew to an estimated 35 acres within the couple hours, and 85 acres into initial attack, according to the ODF.

By the evening of July 17, the fire had grown to approximately 120 acres. The fire grew into 526 acres on July 20, and local crews had lined 10% of the fire. As

of July 22, the Lane fire has grown to 768 acres. By July 25 it was at 1,296 acres.

“Like all the residents in that area, we have been watching that fire over the last several days,” Lane County Public Information Officer Devon Ashbridge said. “The fire is beginning to encroach on private property and in order to make sure the residents of that area are aware that the fire is increasing danger to their homes, we issued a Level One Be Ready Evacuation Notification today.” Ashbridge said the Level One Notification is an alert to residents to get prepared in case they are asked to leave their homes.

“So, this is the time to start making sure that they have all of the paperwork, identifications, insurance paperwork, prescriptions, plans to evacuate their pets and livestock, start beginning to be ready in case that danger intensifies and they have to leave their homes,” she said.

EVACUATION cont. on page 4

Local citizens, agency officials testify at state transportation meeting

JEREMY C. RUARK

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Community members in Lane County are voicing their concerns about Oregon’s transportation system.

The July 18 meeting in Eugene is one of several being held around the state as part of the Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour.

The goal of the tour, which concludes in late September, is to “help legislators understand the needs of Oregonians and

the challenges of maintaining a safe, accessible, and reliable transportation system” in advance of the legislature’s 2025 transportation package.

The state lawmakers heard from community members and agency leaders, including Lane Transit District’s Chief Executive Officer Jameson Auten, about how to best improve Oregon’s transportation system.

The lawmakers, including Representative Nancy Nathanson (D-Eugene), are members of Oregon’s Joint Committee on

Transportation (JCT).

Committee members started their day on an LTD bus, touring the area’s transportation infrastructure. They examined Beltline Bridge to consider its seismic vulnerability, visited Springfield’s Island Park, and traveled up Highway 126E to check out pavement conditions and fire recovery areas.

Auten was invited by the JCT to participate in a mid-afternoon roundtable with other local leaders and government officials. This group included Lau-

rie Trieger, Lane County Board of Commissioners; Brenda Moore, Executive Director at Lane Council of Governments; and Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis. “LTD is identifying local priorities and how we can tie into those when we plan our services,” Auten said. “We’re landing on access to housing, healthcare, education, and jobs. People are using mobility systems in different ways now. Ridership is important,

TRANSPORTATION cont. on page 4

Jeremy C. Ruark / Cottage Grove Sentinel

Local veterans lead the Spirit of BMD Parade with a police motorcycle escort.

Courtesy photo Cheiko Tomasulo, a South Lane Wheels user, delivers testimony during the state transportation meeting in Eugene.

Courtesy photo Wildfire smoke rises from the rugged landscape.

Courtesy photo Crews work from the air and the ground to contain the wildfire.

Courtesy photo The Lane 1 Fire moves up a steep slope.

Cottage Theatre opens world-premiere drama

SUBMITTED

Tennessee Wet Rub, a mouthwatering drama about bias, bonding, and BBQ, will be presented under the auspices of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) 2024

NewPlayFest Aug. 9-15. at Cottage Grove Theatre.

Wisconin playwright Kim E. Ruyle has written the play.

Tennessee Wet Rub was chosen for production from an entry pool of 300 scripts submitted for consideration to the bi-annual AACT NewPlayFest.

The plays underwent a four-tiered peer review process prior to the winning scripts being selected.

Cottage Theatre is one of six theatres in the country chosen to give one of the world premiere productions. The five other winning plays are being premiered by theatres in Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Nebraska. The Play In Tennessee Wet Rub, Hank and Bertha, a white couple in their sixties, are huddled in their rural BBQ joint as snow swirls outside. It is January 1951; the power is out and the worst blizzard in Tennessee history is keeping all the customers away. What better time to experiment with a new wet rub recipe? A startling knock at the door reveals Arleta, a shivering white teenager,

and Dunk, her 20-year-old black fiancé; their car has slid into a nearby ditch. While the storm rages, values and compassion are put to the test, as Hank and Bertha wrestle with what to do with this law-breaking couple. The situation grows even more turbulent with the arrival of the Deputy Sheriff. Flavored with simmering tensions, and slowly simmering BBQ, Tennessee Wet Rub is a riveting drama spiced with unlikely bonds and shared passions.

Cast and crew

Cottage Theatre’s production of Tennessee Wet Rub is directed by Stanley Coleman, supported by Randall Brous as Stage Manager. Set Design is by

Tony Rust, Costume Design by Kali McDonald-Kelley, and Lighting Design by Amanda Ferguson.The cast features Mark Allen as Hank Dunwiddie, Kim Fairbairn as Bertha Dunwiddie, Alana Merz as Arleta Easter, Clarence Miller as Dunk Freeman, and Lucas Wieckowski as the Deputy Sheriff.

Tennessee Wet Rub is on stage for three weekends at Cottage Theatre from August 9 - 25, 2024. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets are available online at www.cottagetheatre.org or by phone at (541)

942-8001. Tickets are $29 for adults and $15 for youth. All seating is reserved and advance purchase is recommended.

Cottage Theatre, founded in 1982, produces a yearround season of plays and musicals featuring talented Lane County performers. The theatre also offers yearround educational programs for youth.

A member of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT), Cottage Theatre is one

of just six theatres in the country selected to produce a world premiere as part of the AACT 2024 NewPlayFest. The theatre is known for its strong production values, in keeping with its mission of “engaging and enriching our community through the magic of live theatre.” The Cottage Theatre is located at 700 Village Drive, in Cottage Grove. To reach th theatr, call 541-942-8001 of email info@cottagetheatre.org

IF YOU GO

Tennessee Wet Rub is on stage for three weekends at Cottage Theatre from August 9 - 25, 2024. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.

Sex crimes lead to arrest, sentencing

STAFF REPORT

Cottage Grover Sentinel

In February of 2020, The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) investigated a report that Jakiah Chandler had inappropriately touched a juvenile at a Junction City address. Investigators were unable to obtain sufficient evidence to make an arrest at that time. In May of 2023, investigators were made aware of two more allegations of abuse by Chandler of minor children.

The abuse was reported to have occurred both in Albany and rural Lane County. Chandler, now living in Albany, was interviewed and subsequently arrested. A cooperative action between the Lane County District Attorney’s Office and Linn County District Attorney’s Office led to Chandler accepting a plea deal for sentencing on sex crimes amounting to 25 years in the Oregon Department of Corrections.

POLICE BLOTTER

The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Cottage Grove Police

Monday, July 15

00:25: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

02:13: Disturbance, 200 block N. Lane St.

03:23: Trespass, 900 block W. Main St.

03:29: DUII, 200 block S. 6th St.

08:03: Child abuse, 100 block S. 10th St.

08:22: Suspicious vehicle, 1100 block E. Main St.

08:25: Fraud, 600 block E. Jefferson Ave.

08:28: Abandoned vehicle, 800 block S. 1st St.

10:31: City Ordinance, 700 block S. 12th St.

11:47: Dog at large, Blue Sky Dr. /Harrison Ave.

12:13: Abandoned vehicle, 1000 block E. Washington Ave.

12:38: Harassment, 1500 block Hwy 99

12:50: Suspicious condition, 900 block Taylor Ave.

13:31: Abandoned vehicle, 200 block N. 12th St.

13:42: Hit and run, 1500 block E. Main St.

13:44: Hit and run, 1300 block E. Madison Ave.

14:13: Harassment, 400 block E. Main St.

14:17: Trespass, 1100 block Ostrander Ln.

15:26: Abandoned vehicle, 1600 block Pritchett Pl.

15:33: Nuisance, 100 block N. 19th St.

16:15: Trespass, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.

16:47: Suspicious condition, 1100 block Hwy 99

19:39: Citizen assist, 3200 block Row River Rd.

20:13: Assault, 1100 block S. 2nd Ave.

20:36: Assault, 1000 block Hwy 99

21:10: Suspicious subject, 900 block Hwy 99

22:17: Missing person, 400 block Main St.

23:39: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

Tuesday, July 16

06:35: Alarm, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.

09:07: Dog at large, 1300 block S. River Rd.

10:49: Fire, 78000 block S. 6th St.

11:00: Ambulance, 1400 block Daugherty Ave.

11:53: Abandoned vehicle, M/Dogwood

12:12: Theft, 700 block Gibbs Ave.

12:56: Harassment, 900 block W. Main St.

13:22: Alarm, 1500 block S. 4th St.

13:55: Theft, 500 block Gateway Blvd.

14:17: Welfare check, 400 block E. Main St.

15:00: Found property, 400 block E. Main St.

16:37: Warrant service, 100 block S. 10th St.

17:36: Criminal mischief, 800 block S. 2nd St.

19:02: Welfare check, E. main/10th St.

19:04: Abandoned vehicle, 400 block S. 1st St.

20:22: Alarm, 1300 block S. 4th St.

22:01: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.

23:30: Trespass, 1500 block Village Dr.

Wednesday, July 17

00:11: Bike stop, 900 block Row River Rd.

00:42: Suspicious vehicle, 1200 block S. River Rd.

00:50: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

00:56: Bike stop, 700 block E. Washington Ave.

02:06: Person stop, 1300 block E. Main St.

02:34: Alarm, 2100 block E. Madison Ave.

04:14: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

08:51: Suspicious condition, 100 block N. 14th St.

09:09: Suspicious condition, 400 block N. Douglas St.

09:33: Dog at large, 1300 block E. Jefferson Ave.

09:42: Welfare check, 1400 block S. 8th St.

11:11: Business check, 800 block W. Main St.

15:10: Trespass, 600 block Row River Rd.

16:30: Illegal parking, 200 block N. 12th St.

17:07: Fire, Jim Wright Way/Village Dr.

17:58: Alarm, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

18:24: Info, 1100 block E. Chamberlain Ave.

19:01: Info, 200 block N. 12th St.

20:31: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.

22:18: Assault, 200 block N. 12th St.

22:28: Alarm, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.

Thursday, July 18

01:33: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

02:53: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

04:03: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

04:14: Alarm, 2000 block Getty Cir.

05:23: Suicide, 400 block S. 13th St.

06:51: Alarm, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.

10:22: Illegal camping, 1400 block N. Douglas St.

11:20: Business check, 800 block E. Main St.

11:28: Illegal parking, S/Clark

11:34: Fire, 200 block N. 12th St.

12:48: Vehicle impound, 1000 block E. Washington Ave.

13:24: Vehicle theft, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

13:47: Abandoned vehicle, 1300 block N. 19th St.

16:09: Animal info, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

16:43: Disturbance, 1200 block E. Harrison Ave.

17:50: Criminal mischief, 1500 block E. Chamberlain Ave.

18:36: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.

18:58: Suspicious condition, 600 block S. 12th St.

18:59: Disturbance, 1300 block Pennoyer Ave.

19:21: Suspicious condition, 1700 block E. Main St. 19:49: Welfare check, 6th/Latham

20:27: Stolen vehicle, 2400 block E. Main St.

21:18: Disturbance, 1200 block E. Harrison Ave.

21:38: Warrant service, 400 block N. Douglas St.

22:00: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

22:02: Fire, 1800 block E. Main St.

22:18: Welfare check, 100 block N. River Rd.

22:38: Disturbance, 1200 block E. Harrison Ave.

23:28: Barking dog, 100 block S. 17th St. Friday, July 19

02:22: Alarm, 2100 block E. Madison Ave.

02:41: Suspicious vehicle, 1200 block E. Main St.

02:53: Suspicious subject, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

08:37: Citizen assist, 400 block E. Main St.

08:39: Warrant service, 100 block N. 6th St.

10:15: Drug, 1700 block S. 5th St.

10:17: Illegal camping, 3200 block Row River Rd.

10:21: Found property, 400 block E. Main St.

12:38: Motor vehicle crash, Connector/Gateway

12:57: Hit and run, Gateway/Main

13:23: Fraud, 1100 block W. Main St.

14:48: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

14:51: Info, 400 block S. 1st St.

15:18: Citizen assist, 1100 block E. Harrison Ave.

15:26: Trespass, 1600 block E. Grover Ave.

15:30: Suspicious subject, 600 block N. River Rd.

15:34: Theft, 300 block N. Douglas St.

16:51: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

17:22: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

17:29: Trespass, 100 block N. 7th St.

18:53: Animal info, 900 block Row River Rd.

19:49: Fraud, 60 block Wilson Ave.

20:10: Disorderly subject, Villard/Lane

20:23: Suspicious condition, 400 block E. Main St.

20:33: Illegal camping, 1400 block N. Douglas St.

20:57: Disturbance, 2400 block E. Main St.

21:38: Suspicious condition, 400 block E. Main St.

23:01: Welfare check, 400 block E. Main St.

23:19: Info, 300 block S. River Rd.

Saturday, July 20

01:47: Welfare check, 100 block Gibbs Ave.

01:50: Person stop, 600 block E. Main St.

02:27: Person stop, 1300 block E. Main St.

02:40: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

02:44: Suspicious condition, 200 block N. 12th St.

03:19: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

05:11: Barking dog, 200 block South M St.

05:30: Suspicious condition, 200 block N. 12th St.

06:00: Criminal mischief, 900 block South T Ct.

06:27: Illegal camping, Davison Ave.

07:11: Welfare check, 900 block Row River Rd.

07:38: Illegal parking, 2100 block Main st.

07:40: Dog at large 500 block E. Monroe Ave.

08:44: Illegal camping, 1400 block N. Douglas St.

08:51: Harassment, 300 block Roberts Ln. 10:02: Found dog, 1600 block Samuel Dr. 10:26: Info, 1300 block S. River Rd. 11:13: Disturbance, 600 block Quincy Ave.

12:35: Hit and run, 1700 block E. Washington Ave. 13:10: Theft, 1400 block N. Douglas St. 13:12: Found property, 100 block S. 10th St. 14:30: Warrant service, 400 block N. Douglas St. 14:44: Harassment, 1800 block E. Main St. 14:53: Disturbance, 100 block N. 7th St.

16:41: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

16:50: Theft, 600 block N. 9th St.

17:32: Juvenile, 400 block E. Main St.

17:46: Animal info, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.

17:59: Animal info, 12th/Adams

18:34: Welfare check, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

19:08: Found property, 1300 block E. Main St.

19:38: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.

20:19: Assault, 900 block South T St.

20:57: Nuisance, 700 block Benjamin Ave.

21:13: Suspicious condition, 1200 block E. Madison Ave Sunday, July 21

02:16: Trespass, 900 block Row River Rd.

02:32: Suspicious vehicle, 2000 block Row River Rd.

02:58: Barking dog, 200 block South M St.

05:13: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

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05:35: Suspicious subject, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

06:59: Alarm, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.

07:27: Suspicious vehicle, 1500 block E. Main St.

10:05: Alarm, 1400 block Birch Ave.

10:32: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

12:09: Drug, 16th/Landess

12:11: Found property, 600 block E. Jefferson Ave.

12:23: Barking dog, 700 block N. 9th St.

12:36: Disorderly subject, 700 block Hwy 99

13:36: Suspicious condition, 3200 block Row River Rd.

14:20: Trespass, 1000 block E. Quincy Ave.

15:04: Illegal

DMV phishing scam warning

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The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning against a phishing scam where hackers are contacting customers and claiming to be from the DMV.

“Scammers impersonate the DMV to trick you into giving them personal information or money,” the DMV states in a release.

“If you receive an unsolicited phone call, text or email claiming to be from the DMV with an urgent matter, like your driver’s license or car registration is about to expire or you are owed money due to overpayment, ignore or delete the message or hang up. Do not click on any verification links.”

Oregon DMV said it will never ask you for personal information, such as your driver’s license number, Social Security number, or date of birth through an unsolicited phone call, text or email.

“Oregon DMV offers

secure online services and sends text or email messages in some instances, but they are never unsolicited, and the messages never include personal information or verification links,” the release states. “DMV texts or emails are based on an action initiated by the customer, such as an appointment reminder or cancelation notice. Also, when a customer establishes a DMV2U account with Oregon DMV, a security code may be sent by text or email to establish verification.”

If you receive a phishing call, text or email, notify the DMV Fraud Prevention Team at 503-945-8946 or send an online report.

Cindy Weeldreyer / Cottage Grove Sentinel

Guest Conductor Daniel Choe enthusiastically led the Eugene Symphony musicians during the July 22 concert.

Cindy Weeldreyer / Cottage Grove Sentinel

Audience members surround the Bohemia Park concert hall as the Eugene Symphony performs.

Cindy Weeldreyer / Cottage Grove Sentinel Cottage Grove Mayor Candace Solesbee guest conducted for John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever” during the Jukly 22 event.

ed their time and talent to play for tips only to ensure organizers could afford the event’s $39,000 price tag. Children participating in Kid Zone activities provided by area youth organizations and loved panning for real gold with members of the Bohemia Mine Owners Association. Helen’s Cotton Candy, shaved ice, elephant ears, and Lemati Lemonade were in high demand throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, members of Cottage Grove’s Unity Committee organized a dedication ceremony for Coiner Park’s new Peace Pole that was recently installed near the Hiroshima Peace Tree on the north end of the park. Invited speakers represented local Buddhist, Baha’i and Christian religions. Musician Joanna Newton performed the George Harrison song, “Give Me Peace on Earth”.

The square black pole, filled with rocks depicting the flags of countries around the world painted by community members, was recently installed near the Hiroshima Peace Tree on the north end of the park. It still awaits artwork to complete the design.

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Ashbridge estimated that there are approximately a dozen homes in the area of the advancing wildfire, which is located right on the edge of the Umpqua Nation Forest.

“it is a gorgeous area but it is very dense with steep ridges,” she said. “That area really is a perfect example of the wildland interface where you have homes right there next to the forest, so those areas do come with an increased fire danger. We are doing what we can to make sure we are keeping people in that area safe.”

As of press time, the Level One Notification was still in place. If the evacuation levels increase, emergency responders will work with fire agencies to help residents get to safer areas away from the wildfire, according to Ashbridge.

“There really is only one way out,” Ashbridge said. “We would head to west toward Cottage Grove. We would not want to send people further into the forest. Not all of the roads are suitable for vehicle travel and not all of them are through roads to different areas.

The best and safest way for people to evacuate is to head west towards Cottager Grove on the main road there.”

Continued hot and dry weather is forecasted for the region.

“This is going to be a long fire season,” Ashbridge said.

“We have a number of fires burning on the landscape of Lane County, luckily, most of them so far are no encroaching private property or putting homes at risk, but we are in the hottest, driest part of our fire season, and we need to be aware of that. We urge people to follow fire regulations and to be extra cautious, so that we don’t continue to add to the problem.”

The Level One Notification

attractions this year was Jungle Things Oregon’s reptiles. People of all ages had the chance to enjoy interacting with the rescue organization’s large snake. Owner Anna Provansal entertained and educated celebration attendees with a variety of reptiles from the 100 that are currently housed at her rescue facility in Roseburg.

The Saturday morning parade, sponsored by South Lane County Fire and Rescue, included 50 entries showcasing local organizations and businesses.

Entries included longtime organizations such as the Prospectors and Gold Diggers Club’s Saloon Float, Cottage Grove Riding Club members and rodeo royalty on horseback, the One More Time Marching Band and the last surviving WW II Rosie the Riveters.

Santa Claus made a surprise appearance to promote the Cottage Grove Speedway’s upcoming Christmas in July event and invited KEZI News Reporter Noah Chavez to ride along with him in the parade.

This year’s Grand Marshal Grant Johnson enthusiastically waved at the crowd and proudly displayed his complete collection of BMD buttons spanning six decades.

According to the Lane County Level One Notification issued July 23, the following area east of Cottage Grove is on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notification:

• Areas east of Disston starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following Brice Creek Road south An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.

The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these roads:

• Brice Creek Road east of the Umpqua National Forest Boundary

• All of Sharps Creek Road

Federal land managers in the area have issued closure orders due to the fire. People camping in the Brice Creek, Sharps Creek, Champion Creek, Bohemia, and Fairview Peak areas should leave now. Please check the Umpqua National Forest webpage for more information.

Fire Evacuation Levels

Level 1: Be Ready Prepare to Evacuate Level 2: Be Set Prepare to leave at a moment’s notice

Level 3: Go Leave immediately

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

Follow developments online at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel.

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The parade judges were: Cottage Grove Police Chief Cory Chase, Tim Schweitzer, Casey Woodard and Mechelle Clough

Miners Breakfast relocated A wildfire in the Sharps Creek area of the Bohemia Mining District forced the Prospectors and Gold Diggers Club to celebrate the 60th anniversary of it legendary Sunday morning Miners Breakfast on the Mountain in the Cottage Grove High School parking lot.

It is the Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year to maintain the historic Dr. Snapp House and support its charitable activities.

The organizers planned to serve upwards of 1,000 attendees and, due to the sudden venue change, served only 557 paying customers and 25 volunteers in the seven hour-long event.

Club President Bruce McDonald said their “diamond jubilee celebration” took a surprising turn and forced the club to serve the breakfast in town for the first time in six decades. McDonald expressed his thanks to South Lane School District’s Interim Superintendent Brian McCasline and Bucks Sanitation for assisting the

Club in quickly creating a secondary location.

“We had set up some of our equipment in Bohemia Saddle Park on Friday as we always do,” McDonald said. “Late that afternoon the Forest Service announced it was closing the Sharps Creek area for safety reasons. It was almost midnight when we got all of our stuff back to town. We missed being on Bohemia Mountain for this milestone year and we are thankful for the 500+ folks who still came and celebrated it with us.”

For those who missed the July 21 breakfast, Club members invite pancake to join attendees of the Old Schoolmates Reunion and enjoy the same high mountain miners’ breakfast menu on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Prospector Park on South River Road.

Heartfelt gratitude Spirit of BMD Celebration Coordinator Matthew Hewlett said his production team members worked very hard to make the tribute event a reality and they are pleased with the community’s support that made it possible.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event a tremendous success,” Hewlett

said. “The dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers brought this celebration to life. The support we received from the City of Cottage Grove staff, police department, and the quick responses to health emergencies by the fire department’s EMTs was invaluable. The generosity of our sponsors and donors provided the resources we needed to create a memorable experience.”

He added, “We especially thank the citizens of Cottage Grove for their participation, enthusiasm, and community spirit. Their presence and support was the heartbeat of this event as they joined us in celebrating our history and culture. Together, we created wonderful memories and honored this 65-year-old legacy of our town. We look forward to celebrating this tradition with the same spirit of community in the future.”

And the Winners Are: Spirit of BMD Celebration Awards BEARD & MUSTACHE CONTEST WINNERS

• Best Mustache: Tim Schweitzer • Best Beard: Cottage Grove Speedway’s Santa Claus

Jailer’s Choice: Fred

OBITUARY

David Sienkiewicz

January 6, 1959 - July 15, 2024

David Sienkiewicz passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones on Monday, July 15th.

David was born on January 6th, 1959 in Norfolk, Virginia. He spent time in Washington and Idaho, before settling in Cottage Grove and marrying his wife, Brenda. David’s adventures included fishing, hunting, attending music events and traveling with his wife.

David lovingly embraced being a “Papa” to his granddaughters. David is survived by his wife, Brenda Sienkiewicz; his daughter, Kim Cochell and her husband Trevor; his son, Tyson Ward; his granddaughters, Kristen Vickers and Haley Cochell; and his sister, Debbie Workman and her husband Jerry. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.

DEATH NOTICES

Robert “Bob” Leroy Raymond, 92, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away on June 21, 2024. A memorial service will be held August 17, 2024, at 11:00AM at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.

Walter “Walt” George Whetstone, 86, of Cottage Grove, OR, passed away on July 20, 2024. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

Transportation From Page 1

but there’s also a value to things like aging in place, reducing food insecurity. Transit has a role to play here.”

Later, public testimony was heard at Lane Events Center. Dozens of community members spoke in support of LTD, including LTD Board Member Pete Knox (Subdistrict 5). In testimony submitted

after the event, Board President Gino Grimaldi wrote, “The bright future of our community relies on a strong transportation network with equitable access to employment, education, healthcare, and housing. Continued – and enhanced – investment in mobility solutions and collaboration with service providers can amplify the successful outcomes demonstrated by LTD in

Deniese Sylvia Hamilton

September 24th, 1969 - July 7th, 2024

Deniese Sylvia Hamilton, 54, of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly on July 7th, 2024.

She was born in Salem, Oregon on September 24th, 1969, to Randall and Linda (Bennett) Hamilton. Deniese grew up in Cottage Grove and graduated from CGHS in 1987.

Deniese is survived by her daughter Sylvia Dean, mother Linda Hamilton, and extended family.

Loving and kind with a “Heart of Gold”. Deniese was a devoted mother, and her daughter’s biggest fan. She supported Sylvia through it all, athletics, academics, and career goals.

Blessed with a funny playful childlike wonder, Deniese loved nature, plants, and animals. She enjoyed arts and crafts and making gifts for others.

Deniese also spent many

current and past Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund cycles.”

In May, Cottage Grove public Works and Development Director Faye Stewart outline to the Cottage Grove City Council staff efforts to pursue various street funding options to improve local transportation.

The options include a November ballot

happy hours with her mother Linda wading creeks, collecting rocks, and enjoying the sunshine. All of her friends and family will miss the sunshine that Deniese brought to each and every one of their lives.

Please join us Sunday, August 4th, 2024, at 1pm to remember and celebrate our love for Deniese Hamilton at The American Legion - 826 W. Main St. Cottage Grove, OR. 97424. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

measure to increase the local gas tax, discussions with Lane County about creating a Transportation Service Maintenance District that requires state legislative approval, a Local Improvement District for specific roads, a general obligation bond (as Eugene and Springfield have done) and a creating a Transportation Utility Fee.

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IN THE GARDEN

What the summer heat means for plants, trees

CHIP BUBL In The Garden Sentinel Guest Column

It has really been hot

There are all sorts of weather records being broken by this extended heat cycle. We have had no days where the daily high temperature was less than 80 degrees F or above. This isn’t the Western Oregon I grew up in. For some vegetables, like peppers and squash, it is just dandy. It’s a little marginal for tomatoes since they don’t set fruit well on days above the mid 90s.

Gardeners have been focused on watering. The “bank” of soil moisture from quite a wet winter and spring is rapidly being used up. Take a post-hole digger and dig a hole to see how much moisture remains in the lower soil profiles.

Temperatures are getting hot and many plants are at crucial stages of growth. We get very little rain in August. New woody trees and shrubs planted this

spring or last spring need close attention as they won’t have developed very extensive root systems yet. We used to have a planting “window” for trees in March. Now, with the soil profiles drying faster, the suggestion for trees is to have them planted in February. That would involve working the ground up where you plan to plant them in the fall. We are losing trees in both natural areas and home landscapes due to low soil moisture and I think, by the end of summer, we will see more. Of course, most our vegetables need very consistent watering. Blueberries need watering after harvest to produce a good crop next year. Same, to a lesser extent, do the cane berries, like raspberries and Marion and Boysen berries need post-harvest watering through the summer. Roses benefit greatly from deep watering this month. Apple trees will develop less bitter pit on the fruit (brown, sunken spots on the skin) if they

are watered. Your attention will be rewarded.

And finally, some of our smaller oak trees on basalt will drop their leaves early and go dormant until next year. Generally, these trees aren’t dead. But with this changing climate, who knows?

Radishes are hot

I used to get lots of questions about the various types of radishes. Europeans eat them slied on buttered bread. Radishes are important bit players in summer salads. And wonderful Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches wouldn’t be nearly as interesting without pickled radishes.

There are lots of radish varieties ranging from the small quarter to fifty0-cent piece sized “breakfast” radish to the 4-5 inches carrot shaped types and ultimately the large daikon varieties. All do well as the weather turns cooler. The largest types take the longest to mature (50+ days). Radishes will store well (with their tops intact) in

plastic bags if your refrigerator is set at 40 degrees or lower. They are fairly easy to grow and, because they mature quickly (30-50 days depending on type), They should be sown in small patches every week or so. They need even moisture to make a good flavored and well-shaped root.

The two biggest problems with radishes are harvesting them too late (they get fibrous and lose flavor) and the larvae of the cabbage maggot, which burrow into the root and make at least parts of it less appetizing. The first problem is managed by pulling a few radishes as they are getting close and eating them to assess maturity. When ready, harvest them all and refrigerate or pickle them. The second problem is best managed by growing the radishes under a row cover. This excludes the fly and thus their maggoty offspring. Otherwise, cut around their feeding paths and eat the rest (of the radish, that is,

Insect Identification This is the time for lots of insects (and spiders) to be wandering about though I am not sure how the heat will impact them. Most are harmless and many are quite interesting. Some common insects of this time of year are the tenlined June beetle, banded alder borers, western tent caterpillars (no sign yet), and the destructive carpenter ant queens, and moths of all shapes and color. Of these, only the carpenter ant is a cause for serious concern. While tent caterpillars make a very visible

Chip Bubl is a gardening column writer formally with the OSU Extension Service in Columbia County.

How tree planting works in the climate change fight

STEVE LUNDEBERG

Sentinel Guest Article

Using trees as a cost-effective tool against climate change is more complicated than simply planting large numbers of them, an international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University scientist has shown.

Jacob Bukoski of the OSU College of Forestry and seven other researchers synthesized data from thousands of reforestation sites in 130 countries and found that roughly half the time it’s better just to let nature take its course.

“Trees can play a role in

climate change mitigation, for multiple reasons,” Bukoski said. “It’s pretty easy to understand that forests pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it, and trees are something pretty much everyone can get behind – we have seen multiple bipartisan acts for tree planting introduced in Congress. This study brings a nuanced perspective to the whole ‘should we plant trees to solve climate change’ debate.”

Bukoski notes that expanding forests globally has been widely proposed as a key tactic against climate change since forests sequester atmospheric

carbon dioxide in their biomass and soils. Harvested timber also stores carbon in the form of wood products.

There are two basic approaches to forest expansion, Bukoski said.

“Generally speaking, we can let forests regenerate on their own, which is slow but cheap, or take a more active approach and plant them, which speeds up growth but is more expensive,” he said. “Our study compares these two approaches across reforestable landscapes in lowand middle-income countries, identifying where naturally regenerating or

planting forests is likely to make more sense.”

Using machine learning and regression models, the scientists found that natural regeneration would be most cost effective over a 30-year period for 46% of the areas studied, and planting would be most cost effective for 54%.

They also determined that using a combination of the two approaches across all areas would be 44% better than natural regeneration alone and 39% better than planting by itself.

“If your objective is to sequester carbon as quickly and as cheaply as possible, the best option is a mix of both naturally regenerating forests and planting forests.” Bukoski said.

The study suggests that natural regeneration is especially cost effective relative to plantation forestry in much of western Mexico, the Andean region, the Southern Cone of South America, West and Central Africa, India, Southern China, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Oregon’s Employment sees little change in June

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Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023.

Gains and losses

Conversely, plantations are preferable to natural regeneration in much of the Caribbean, Central America, Brazil, northern China, mainland Southeast Asia, the Philippines and North, East and Southern Africa.

“Which method is more cost effective in a given location is a function of multiple factors, including opportunity cost, relative carbon accumulation and harvest rates, and relative implementation costs,” Bukoski said.

Other scientists in the collaboration were Jonah Busch and Bronson Griscom of Conservation International, Susan Cook-Patton of The Nature Conservancy, David Kaczan of the World Bank, Yuanyuan Yi of Peking University, Jeff Vincent of Duke University and Matthew Potts of the University of California, Berkeley.

The authors stress that reforestation is a complement to, not a replacement for, reducing emissions

from fossil fuels. Achieving the entire mitigation potential of reforestation over 30 years would amount to less than eight months of global greenhouse gas emissions, they note.

The authors add that carbon is just one consideration when growing trees. Biodiversity, demand for wood products, support of local livelihoods, and non-carbon biophysical effects must also be considered when deciding where and how to reforest landscapes.

But they also point out that their findings suggest reforestation offers far more potential low-cost climate abatement than has been previously estimated. The findings of the study led by Conservation International are published in Nature Climate Change.

Steve Lundeberg is a news and research writer at Oregon State University. He may be reached at Steve.Lundeberg@oregonstate.edu

In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 600 jobs, following a gain of 4,000 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+1,200 jobs); financial activities (+800); leisure and hospitality (+700); and other services (+700). Declines in June were largest in professional and business services (-1,800 jobs) and manufacturing (-600). Health care and social assistance continued its rapid expansion. During the two-and-ahalf-year period January 2022 through June 2024, it added 34,000 jobs, or 12.8%. Employment gains in social assistance have accelerated in recent months and the industry added 8,800 jobs, or 12.2%, during the past 12 months.

than 2,000 jobs since June 2023: nursing and residential care facilities (+2,700 jobs, or 5.1%); ambulatory health care services (+2,700 jobs, or 2.7%); and hospitals (+2,200 jobs, or 3.7%).

Meanwhile, the three health care component industries each added more

Despite large gains in health care and a few other industries recently, the list of declining industries is growing. Six major industries cut a substantial number of jobs in the past 12 months. Three of these major industries each declined by about 3,600 jobs since June 2023: retail trade (-3,600 jobs, or -1.7%); professional and business services (-3,600 jobs, or -1.3%); and man-

ufacturing (-3,500 jobs, or -1.8%).

The other major industries cutting at least 700 jobs in that time were construction (-2,700 jobs, or -2.3%); transportation, warehousing, and utilities (-1,100 jobs, or -1.4%); and information (-700 jobs, or -1.9%).

The U.S. unemployment rate, at 4.1%, changed little in June.

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The authors of the study stress that reforestation is a complement to, not a replacement for, reducing emissions from fossil fuels.

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CGS24-3001 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 175911 APN: 0496149 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Eric T. Brekstad and Nila A. Brekstad, as tenants by the entirety as Grantor to Quality Loan Service, Corp of WA., as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper as Beneficiary, dated 01/12/2022, recorded 01/21/2022, in the official records of Lane County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2022-003234 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: LOT 41, TERRITORIAL PARK, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 14, PAGE 10, LANE COUNTY OREGON PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF LANE AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 89354 Fern Dr, Elmira, OR 97437 The current beneficiary is Matrix Financial Services Corporation pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 06/21/2024 as Inst No. 2024-017174 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 foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 02/01/2024 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:

$481,943.02; 2. Interest through 07/02/2024 in the amount of: $9,085.93 3. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $8,172.93 4. Total Fees in the amount of: $137.00 5. Late Charges in the Amount of: $347.34 6. Rec Corp Adv Balance in the amount of: $60.00 7. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.7500000% 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 $481,943.02 together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.7500000% per annum from 01/01/2024 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 11/06/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance to the 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 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 11/06/2024

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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.

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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 mak-

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