COTTAGE GROVE entinel
Summer camp connects children with tribal traditions, heritage
JEREMY C. RUARK
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Prospector’s Park in Cottage Grove was used as a culturally-sensitive location for children to connect with Native American culture.
“It is really important for the native American children and also for children who are non-native to learn about all their own cultures, and all the difference cultures of Oregon. Those cultures are here.
They have been here for a long time. It’s important to have respect and to be inclusive of cultures,” Karen Rainsong said.
Rainsong, an art teacher, is also the founder and executive director of Singing
Creek Educational Center, which was established 17 years ago.
“We’ve been in Cottage Grove for approximately five years and we also travel all over Oregon,” she said. “I have been doing
this for almost 20 years. I love working with children. It is something that I love to do. I run all kinds of programs all year long about living history. I find living history fascinating and I really like making it
come alive for kids.” The Earth Ways Summer Camp, held at Prospector’s Park, was conducted July 22-26. The
Area wildfire danger persists, caution urged
JEREMY C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel
Increasing hot, dry conditions, and rugged terrain continue to fuel wildfires south of Cottage Grove.
The Clark 900, Puddin, Adam Mountain, Mineral, Quartz, and Jack Saddle fires merged last week, and are now combined as the Adam Mountain Fire, according to incident commanders. The Cottage Grove Lane 1 had spread to 2,212 acres and was seven percent contained as of Aug. 1. The fires are moving away from Cottage Grove into the Umpqua National Forest.
On July 31, Lane County stepped up the evacuation notification from Level 1 to a Level 2 Be Set notification in the Bohemia Mining Dis-
trict and Fairview Peak. Lane County Public Information Officer Devon Ashbridge said the decision to step up the evacuation notifications follows fire activity and consultation with the fire service management teams.
“There are no homes up there,” Ashbridge said. “It is not a residential area.” But she adds anyone in that area should leave to ensure their safety.
“We want people to know if they are thinking about going up there, this is really not the time to do that,” she said.
Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.
Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and the online wildfire status
sites for information.
A Level 1 Be Ready evacuation notification related to the Lane 1 Fire remained in effect at press time for 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.
There have been two minor injuries, but no homes or structures have been damaged or lost, according to Fire service spokesperson Lela Braunsch, whio adds the current challenges are, “to maintain the current lines and the safety of our firefighters safe on the lines,” she said.
Braunsch said 21 crews made up of firefighters from all over the region, nine dozers, four engines, five helicopters, and 13 water tenders were being used to fight the Lane 1 Fire. In a related incident, Bu-
reau of Land Management (BLM) investigators took a person into custody who allegedly started a small wildfire in the Willamette
National Forest at Lane County. The BLM fire investigators determined that the July 6 wildfire had been ignited by someone burning
Replacing recalled city councilors triggers ‘unknown challenges’
CINDY WEELDREYER
Cottage Grove Sentinel
“This is a historical event, and with that comes an element of unknown challenges.”
Candace Solesbee, Cottage Grove Mayor
Voters have recalled Cottage Grove City Councilors Alex Dreher, Mike Fleck and Chalice Savage, according to the unofficial results from the July 30 special election.
“I don’t believe a recall has ever happened in our city,” Mayor Candace Solesbee said. “This is a historical event, and with that comes an element of unknown challenges. The city manager is speaking with legal counsel to clarify options for council’s net steps.” Next steps
Lane County Elections staff will now resolve any questionable ballots and certify the results on August 26.
There is no adopted process to fill vacancies. The three remaining councilors and the mayor will determine how they will seek and interview applicants for the three vacant seats, according to City Recorder Mindy Roberts.
According to the City’s charter, a council vacancy is filled by a majority of the remaining Council members. The appointee must be a resident of the same ward as the predecessor in office, unless the predecessor was a Councilor-At-Large. The appointee’s term of office runs from appointment until the next general election (Nov 5), at which time a candidate will be elected to serve the
remaining term.
Reaction Recalled City Councilor Alex Dreher responded with the following statement.
“The real disappointment is the division this has caused in the community. The chaos
of the recall lost us $2 million in homeless services that St. Vincent de Paul was going to bring to our city.
“If you really want to move people out of homelessness and prevent people from coming here because we have entirely unmanaged
camps, $2 million and some structured programs goes a long way. I am concerned that we will be denied other grants and state money because our own community basically turned this down.
“We have complex challenges ahead. It’s clear that the City has a long way to go to connect with residents about the homelessness issue and come up with real solutions.”
garbage they had illegally dumped on public land.
Oregon airports to receive $17,364,442
JEREMY C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $17,364,442 to 10 airports in Oregon, including the Cottage Grove State Airport, under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
The AIP grant program funds airport infrastructure projects, such as improvements to runways, taxiways, passenger boarding bridges, airport signage, airport lighting, and airport markings to strengthen our nation’s aviation infrastructure. These awards will go toward pavement, runway, and taxiway improvements, as well as safety area construction.
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the federal funding July 29.
“Oregon’s airports connect communities across our state to the rest of the world—supporting local businesses, transporting goods, connecting travelers to world-class recreational opportunities, and pro-
viding essential lifelines during natural disasters,” Merkley said. “This $17 million in federal funding will modernize infrastructure at airports across Oregon, growing our economy and ensuring safety for Oregonians and visitors alike as they fly throughout our state.”
“As evidenced by the ongoing wildfires throughout Oregon, airports statewide play a key role in emergency response along with their everyday reliability for medical supplies, passenger travel and moving small business products from point A to point B,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified these airports have secured these federal funds that will enable them to achieve all those goals more safely and effectively.”
The Federal Aviation Administration Oregon airports funding:
• Portland International Airport: $7,766,449
• Bend Municipal Airport: $3,750,000
• Roseburg Regional Airport: $2,120,951
• Roberts Field in Redmond: $1,291,810
• Siletz Bay State Airport: $1,169,434
• McNary Field in Sa-
Cottage Grove Police
Monday, July 22
01:04: Suspicious condition, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
01:21: Agency assist, Hwy 99/Abbott
01:51: Assault, 700 block Jefferson Ave.
03:48: Welfare check, 1700 block Hwy 99
05:43: Dog at large, Hwy 99/Douglas
07:23: Disorderly subject, 800 block Gateway Blvd.
09:01: Vicious dog, 300 block Quincy Ave.
09:03: Ambulance, 1700 block Washington Ave.
09:10: Assault, 200 block Gateway Blvd.
09:16: Disturbance, 77000 block Hwy 99
09:39: Fraud, 100 block North P St.
09:57: Assault, 200 block Gateway Blvd.
10:24: Citizen assist, 200 block Riverwalk Pl.
13:36: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
14:13: Suspicious condition, 1400 block Carobelle Ct.
15:20: Agency assist, 800 block Gateway Blvd.
17:50: Hit and run, 700 block Row River Rd.
18:27: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.
19:39: Disturbance, 800 block S. 10th St.
21:13: Citizen assist, 900 block S. 6th St.
21:16: Business check, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.
Tuesday, July 23
00:29: Child abuse, 100 block Taylor Pl.
00:36: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
01:34: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
01:39: Warrant service, 700 block E. Gibbs Ave.
01:46: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
05:52: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
07:16: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
07:46: Illegal parking, Ash/J St.
08:20: Welfare check, Hwy 99/Main
08:22: Agency assist, 100 block N. River Rd.
09:01: Found property, 1600 block Bryant Ave.
09:46: Trespass, 100 block N. 7th St.
10:46: Agency assist, 700 block Village Dr.
11:46: Found property, 400 block Taylor Ave.
12:08: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
13:15: Welfare check, 900 block Row River Rd.
13:27: Fire, 900 block Row River Rd.
13:37: Illegal parking, 1000 block E. Van Buren Ave.
13:54: Criminal mischief, 1500 block S. 8th St.
14:02: Hit and run, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
14:18: Assault, 1500 block Hwy 99
15:24: Order violation, 400 block E. Main St.
15:34: Criminal mischief, 900 block Row River Rd.
15:55: Welfare check, 200 block Quincy Ave.
20:49: Juvenile problem, 900 block Row River Rd.
23:04: Alarm, 1600 block Gateway blvd.
Wednesday, July 24
00:48: Suspicious subject, 400 block Main St.
01:51: Disorderly subject, 1700 block Clark Ave.
03:34: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
04:39: Suspicious vehicle, 1700 block E. Main St.
lem: $300,000
• Grants Pass Airport: $274,180
• Cottage Grove State Airport: $264,118
• Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport: $180,000
POLICE BLOTTER
06:57: Business check, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
08:35: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
09:48: Dog at large, 200 block N. 12th St.
10:24: Fire, 100 block Cooper Ave.
10:44: Business check, 1500 block E. Main St.
11:03: Dog at large, 100 block S. 5th St.
11:10: Disturbance, 400 block N. Douglas St.
11:24: Abandoned vehicle, 200 block N. 12th St.
11:38: Trespass, 100 block N. 7th St.
14:06: Disturbance, 700 block E. Gibbs Ave.
14:28: Alarm, 2100 block E. Madison Ave.
14:40: Illegal parking, 200 block N. 12th St.
14:52: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
15:55: Trespass, 900 block E. Main St.
16:13: Missing person, 800 block Gateway Blvd.
16:25: Alarm, 2100 block E. Madison Ave.
16:29: Criminal mischief, 400 block S. 2nd St.
17:51: Disorderly subject, 100 block S. 10th St.
17:54: Missing person, 800 block Gateway Blvd.
19:19: Disturbance, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
22:08: Suspicious vehicle, 3200 block Row River Rd.
22:55: Disorderly subject, 1500 block Village Dr.
Thursday, July 25
01:41: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
02:19: Disturbance, 800 block Johnson Ave.
05:57: Welfare check, 200 block Quincy Ave.
08:49: Citizen assist, 400 block E. Main St.
08:55: Juvenile problem, Taylor/Gateway
09:10: Trespass, 600 block Shields Ln.
09:32: Agency assist, 1300 block Pennoyer Ave.
09:42: Info, 200 block N. 12th St.
11:07: Civil, 100 block N. River Rd.
12:08: Suspicious condition, 700 block E. Gibbs Ave.
12:14: child Abuse, 400 block N. Douglas St.
13:04: Welfare check, 400 block Kalapuya Ct.
13:34: Info, 500 block Grant Ave.
13:57: Disturbance, 900 block Row River Rd.
14:33: Alarm, 1300 block S. River Rd.
14:57: Missing person, 400 block E. Main St.
15:30: Animal info, 1300 block E. Jefferson Ave.
17:12: Suspicious subject, 900 block Row River Rd.
19:20: Disturbance, 900 block Row River Rd.
19:49: Animal info, 10th/Villard
20:07: Business check, 900 block E. Main St.
20:25: Abandoned vehicle, 1800 block Harvey Rd.
20:32: Illegal parking, 200 block N. 12th St.
20:38: Person stop, 9th/ Woodson
20:48: Suspicious vehicle, 200 block N. 10th St.
20:55: Suspicious vehicle, 2000 block Row River Rd.
21:36: Disturbance, M/Dogwood
22:44: Suicide, 1800 block Harvey Rd.
Friday, July 26
02:34: Motor vehicle crash, Lynx Hollow Rd.
02:58: Person stop, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
08:18: Warrant service, 200 block N. 12th St.
08:34: Disturbance, 700 block Gibbs Ave.
• Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River: $140,000 Of these 10 airports, Siletz Bay State and McNary Field received federal funding thanks to the historic Bipartisan Infrastruc-
ture Law. Additionally, the Oregon Department of Aviation is receiving $107,500 to update an existing state airport system plan.
09:43: Suspicious condition, 400 block S. 2nd St.
10:40: Suspicious subject, 77000 block S. 6th St.
11:36: Alarm, Carnegie Way
11:47: Info, 600 block N. 16th St.
12:42: Suspicious condition, 700 block N. 9th St.
14:29: Warrant service, 1300 block E. Main St.
15:22: Animal info, 400 block S. 1st St.
16:23: Vehicle crash, 1000 block Hwy 99
18:15: Child abuse, 400 block Quincy Ave.
18:24: Harassment, 2000 block Wilson Ct.
Saturday, July 27
06:49: Ambulance, 2900 block Row River Rd.
08:10: Person stop, 200 block N. 12th St.
08:49: Suspicious condition 200 block N. 12th St.
08:54: Info, 400 block S. 1st St.
09:09: Illegal camping, 200 block Davidson Ave. 10:09: Hit and run, Hwy 99/Main
11:51: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
12:05: Vehicle crash, 1600 block Gateway Blvd.
12:55: Disorderly subject, 1300 block E. Main St.
12:56: Foot patrol, 200 block N. 12th St.
13:09: Info, 100 block S. 17th St.
18:14: Disabled vehicle, 700 block S. River Rd.
18:52: Citizen assist, E. Whitaker/5th
19:14: Citizen assist, 200 block S. River Rd.
19:47: Ambulance, 300 block S. 5th St.
19:59: Disturbance, 200 block N. 12th St.
21:31: Welfare check, 100 block N. 9th St.
21:43: Suspicious vehicle, 120 block Ostrander Ln.
21:52: Suspicious condition, 16th/Main
23:43: Alarm, Getty Cir.
23:51: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
Sunday, July 28
00:16: Suspicious condition, 900 block Row River Rd.
01:33: Alarm, 2000 block Getty Cir.
07:07: Illegal parking, 100 block Village Dr. 10:22: Dog at large, Connector
10:39: Inc 911, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.
10:59: Fire, 900 block Row River Rd.
11:30: Found property, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
11:35: Ambulance, 200 block N. 12th St.
11:51: Abandoned vehicle, 1800 block Harvey Rd.
13:14: Abandoned vehicle, 1000 block E. Washington Ave.
14:39: Vehicle impound, 300 block Gateway Blvd.
15:05: Info, 3200 block Row River Rd.
16:24: Info, 1300 block Pennoyer Ave.
16:38: Dog at large, South S/Carver Pl.
16:42: Citizen assist, Main/11th
16:59: Suspicious condition, 1300 block Pennoyer Ave.
18:33: Harassment, 1600 block Anthony Ct.
19:12: Nuisance, 100 block N. 19th St.
20:29: Info, 100 block S. 17th St.
20:34: Dog at large, South S/Carver St.
22:18: Shots fired, 900 block S. 8th St.
22:45: Found property, 400 block E. Main St.
Flower Basket & Gift Boutique turns
CINDY WEELDREYER
Cottage Grove Sentinel
In 1984, Cottage Grove was a community in transition.
Changes in federal forestry practices shuttered many local mills and downtown business began fading away. Carol Reeves worked in a floral shop and discovered how much she enjoyed the flower business. With a great deal of optimism, she opened the Flower Basket in May that year in the Gateway Shopping Center.
Reeves notes it wasn’t the smartest time to open a new store.
“It certainly was a leap of faith for me,” she said. “The floral industry is a business you must love or you don’t stay in it long. I was blessed to have the two most important things needed to ensure the success of a new business: a good plan and financial backing.”
She believes opening the store in the Gateway Shopping Center helped establish the business in the community. Joining the Chamber of Commerce and the Shopping Center Business Association was also helpful to launch her new venture. Keeping consistent hours and days of operation and selling a quality product were all bricks she intentionally put into the foundation her forty-year business is built upon.
Business expands to new location
Five years later, she enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity to move into the current location at 119 S. Sixth St.
“Our building has so much character and history that enhances the atmosphere we want to create. We were delighted when we were eventually able to purchase it,” Reeves said.
She said she commissioned the mural on the south wall of the building based on a historical photograph of a Cottage Grove Fourth of July parade featuring Woodmen of the World float. She loves how it conveys the importance of the local timber and lumber industry.
In addition to flowers and plants, the store carries home décor items, jewelry, greeting cards, and truffles and chocolate candy. The most popular flowers depend on the time of the year and each season.
Fresh flowers are delivered
several times a week.
“The biggest change in industry trends is the increase in local flower-growers, especially during the summer months. We are very conscious of getting the freshest and best quality flowers for our customers,” she said.
The boutique clothing lines were added when the only locally-owned ladies clothing store closed.
“The clothes have added a really fun aspect to our store and attract shoppers from all over Lane and Douglas Counties. It’s a guessing game to know what is going to sell best in our store and we try to follow seasonal trends and current styles.”
A happy work family
Currently Reeves employs four full-time and three part-time employees and adds a few extra for holiday deliveries.
Mary Beard has the most seniority, with 35 years, and began working there at the age of 21. “I love getting to know our new customers and staying connected to our faithful customers through the years.”
Lisa Kraft-Gonzales said her love of working with flowers and her co-workers has made showing up for work a pleasant experience for the past 25 years. “I love my work family.”
Julie Cooper has spent the past 20 years delivering flowers for both joyful and sad situations.
“I love delivering because I get the joy of making people happy and the opportunity to offer our condolences when necessary.”
Janet Langham worked 27 years in a corporate career and three years ago joined the Flower Basket staff.
“Our team is like a family and I love what we sell so much I sometimes don’t take home a paycheck.”
Roxy Jones is the newest member of the team. She worked at Chase Flower and Gifts in Eugene for 11 years. “I love designing flowers and I especially love the chocolate.”
Reeves said she is blessed by the talent and camaraderie of her staff.
“In this job market today, it’s reassuring to have such a caring group of employees who are like family to me,” she said.
Family matters
The businesswoman was born in Eugene and grew up in a logging and ranching family in the Lorane Valley. She is 1980 graduate of Crow High School and moved to Cottage Grove in 1984, soon after opening the store.
She credits her family for instilling in her a strong work ethic. Her participation in the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce introduced her to local insurance agent, Jim Reeves. They have been married now for 37 years.
Reeves said, “We’ve had a beautiful life and my husband is definitely my biggest fan and confidant. I wouldn’t be the business owner I have become without Jim by my side. We don’t have any children. You can say the business has been my baby for 40 years now.”
Pandemic Survival
The pandemic created challenges for nearly all business owners, especially those not identified as
“essential”.
Reeves said, once the store was able to reopen, business was brisk.
“We actually were pretty busy after we reopened. We sent lots of flowers during the time when so many of our customers weren’t able to get together with family and friends,” Reeves recalled. “As people emerged from quarantine, our store attracted customers from all over who liked the small town comforts of shopping instead of going to the big box stores and shopping centers.”
For the last four decades, the Flower Basket and Gift Boutique has invited the community to its annual Holiday Open House. In recent years, it has partnered with its across-the-street neighbor, Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store. Branding the two locally-owned stores as the “Sixth Street Shops”, they plan many joint events and celebrations.
As for future plans, Reeves said she is happy where things are today and
simply wants to keep the business moving forward successfully into the future. She said she has been fortunate to have a staff that is like family to her they would do anything for one another.
“I love how we have opportunity to play a part in many birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, memorial services and community events, she said. “Often,
our customers become like family to us. Cottage Grove is a special place and we are very happy to be part of this beautiful community. We have been very blessed over the years.”
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Norma Jean Broyles
October 5, 1930 - July 27, 2024
Norma Jean Broyles, a beacon of faith and joy, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, in Springfield, Oregon. Born on October 5, 1930, in Akron, Ohio.
Norma’s journey began as the cherished daughter of John H. Graham and Mable L. Bryant. Her early years in Akron were filled with the rhythms of dance, a passion that stayed with her throughout her life. In 1948, she graduated from Pasadena City High School, a milestone that marked the beginning of a lifetime of learning and growth. Norma’s pursuit of knowledge led her to Sierra Pacific Bible College, where she graduated in 1993, a testament to her commitment to her faith and education.
On October 10, 1949, in Glendale, California, Norma’s heart found its match in Donald Eugene Broyles. Their union was a partnership of love and mutual respect that flourished until Donald’s passing. Together, they raised a family that loved and respected them for the wonderful home and life given; daughter Kathleen L. Hughes of Cottage Grove, OR; son Dale B. Broyles and daughter-in-law Denine C. Broyles of Spanish Fort, AL; and daughter N. Lynne Dresser and son-in-law Thomas E. Dresser of Cottage Grove, OR. Norma’s legacy also includes 22 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren.
Professionally, Norma’s career was as diverse as it was impressive. She worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, handling documents that required topsecret clearance, a role that spoke to her meticulous nature and trustworthiness. Her love for dance found an outlet in her work as a dance instructor, where she
taught ballet, tap, and jazz, sharing her passion and grace with countless students. Norma’s spirit of service was further exemplified in her role as a licensed minister, a vocation that allowed her to touch the lives of many through her faith-filled guidance.
Norma’s interests reflected her creative soul. From her childhood love of dance to her adult hobbies of sewing, knitting, making jewelry, and gardening, she found joy and fulfillment in the act of creation. She also played multiple instruments such as the piano, guitar, and the accordion.
Those who knew Norma would describe her as a woman of great thoughtfulness, whose faith guided her every action. She was spirited in her approach to life, facing each day with a strength and vitality that inspired those around her. Norma’s presence was a source of comfort and encouragement, and her memory will continue to be a guiding light for her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Norma Jean Broyles lived a life rich in love, faith, and service. As we say farewell to this remarkable woman, we celebrate the profound impact she had on the lives of her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband Donald E. Broyles.
A funeral service will be held August 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary is Colorado Springs, Colorado. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs.
Arrangements are in the care of SmithLund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
DEATH NOTICES
Maurice Bouchard, 85, of Eugene Oregon, passed away on July 26, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.
Looking ahead, Ashbridge said public caution and awareness about wildfires is critical.
“This time of year, everyone needs to be cautious and be aware about fire” she said. “We cannot have more human-caused fires, and we need to be careful that we are not adding to what’s going on and making sure that we are being very careful. Residents, especially in the rural areas, really should be vigilant if there is a wildfire in their area. They should be viewing their plan in case they are asked to evacuate.”
Ashbridge said if the wildfires intensify, Lane County is ready to open shelters and provide that
Background
The failure of the two unmanaged homeless camps and a perceived lack of attention to taxpayers’ concerns fueled two efforts in the past eight months to recall the Cottage Grove city councilors, according to the recall supporters.
The July 30 special election is the second attempt by political action committee, Save The Grove, to conduct a recall election. The Save The
Franklin D. Perini, 91, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on July 27, 2024. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
kind of support when and where it would be necessary.
“We are monitoring the fires daily, talking with the incident commanders and keeping an eye on the wildfires,” she said. “We appreciate everything they are doing to keep these fires from effecting homes and property. They are doing amazing hard work.”
Continued dry and hot conditions are expected through this week.
The Oregon Department of Transportation issued an advisory encouraging travelers to be aware of the wildfires.
“Fires are still actively burning near many highways, causing them to close and reopen with little notice,” the ODOT advisory
Grove PAC members said their passion to remove councilors they felt were not acting in the public’s best interest led them to start another petition drive earlier this year.
The second attempt replaced Stinnett with newest member, Alex Dreher, who was appointed in January to fill the vacancy of Kenneth Michael Roberts. She plans to seek re-election in November.
In addition to Dreher, Mayor Candace Solesbee and Councilors Greg Ervin
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James Lee Birch, 64, of Cottage Grove, OR died July 29, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
states. “With a long, hot summer ahead, wildfire-related disruptions are likely to continue throughout the state making some routes unreliable.”
For those who must travel, ODOT recommends that travelers try to plan a route that is far away from wildfires.
Visit TripCheck.com for the latest road conditions before you start your journey. TripCheck provides live updates from the ODOT dispatch centers 24 hours a day. It is updated immediately as road conditions change.
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and Jon Stinnett will be on the November ballot. Ervin plans to seek re-election and Stinnett was undecided at press time.
Leading up to the recall
Multiple mailers from the Eugene Realtors Political Action Committee urging a no vote on the recall and unsolicited cell phone texts with the same message angered some voters on social media who perceived it as outside interests spending big money to influence a local election.
park is a natural setting for the camp.
“It’s just a wonderful location for this camp,” she said. “It offers a beautiful shelter with big wooden beams and having the river nearby is just gorgeous. The children get a chance to wade in the river. There’s also wildlife. There is just so much to offer right here in the park.”
The camp is grant-funded and offers hands-on engagement for children.
“This is a history-focus camp. All of our activities are hands-on,” Rainsong said. “The do all kinds of fun games and different projects, from crafts to story and mask making and
Orville Dee Withrow
January 8, 1936 - July 14, 2024
Orville Dee Withrow, a cherished soul known for his loving kindness and faithfilled heart, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Springfield, Oregon. Born on January 8, 1936, in Englewood, Kansas, Orville’s life was a testament to his adventurous spirit and generous nature.
Orville’s journey began as a son to Joseph Montgomery Withrow and Velma Treva (Close) Withrow. His path later led him to Drain, Oregon, where he married
his beloved wife, Maria Hurd, on August 14, 1964. Together, they built a life filled with love and raised two wonderful children, daughter Anna and son Mark.
After honorably serving in the Air Force as a PFC on the Flight Line, Orville pursued his passion for the outdoors. He worked as a tree faller in the logging industry and later embraced the life of a rancher. His commitment to lifelong learning was evident in his achievement of an Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing from Chemeketa Community College.
Orville’s interests were as varied as they were fulfilling. He found solace in music and was a devoted churchgoer, living his faith through action and prayer. His love for horses, bowling, reading, and gardening
were sources of joy and relaxation. Orville’s hands were rarely still, always ready to fix, build, or tend to the needs of others.
Those who knew Orville will remember him as a man who embodied the virtues of wisdom, generosity, and gentleness. His selfless nature and ability to impart kindness will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Orville’s legacy of love and service will continue to inspire his family and friends for generations to come.
Orville is survived by his wife Maria Withrow of Yoncalla; daughter Anna Lynde of Athena, OR; son Mark Withrow of St. Augustine, FL; brother Gary Fahlander of Lynwood, WA. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Laverne Julia Salleng
November 23, 1928 - July 21, 2024
We lost the last member of our family belonging to the “greatest generation” this past week. Our beloved Laverne Julia Salleng, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2024, at the age of 95.
She was born on November 23, 1928, to Leo and Birdie Gagon in Oakland, California. She spent her youth growing up in Albany, settling in San Lorenzo with her young family and finally in Cottage Grove the last 50 years with her husband, William R. “Bill” Salleng, who passed in 2017. She cooked memorable Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, including Bill’s favorite oyster dressing for the turkey. Her house was always company ready. She canned vegetables from their garden, made jam and jelly, dried fruit and nuts from their trees, tended a prolific blueberry patch and nurtured a beautiful rhododendron garden, adding to it each year on Mother’s Day. She spent summers in Alaska with Bill where they had the best fresh caught seafood and enjoyed the wilderness. She built wood fires in winter, which was
“Wildfires and extreme weather can cause power outages, and weather and other conditions in specific geographies may cause electric utilities to adjust system settings, which can result in more frequent and longer outages, or even in certain cases, implement public safety power shutoffs (PSPS,” the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) states in a release.
A PSPS is a safety measure designed to help protect
However, some Cottage Grove area realtors are members of the Eugene realtors’ advocacy group.
Councilor Jon Stinnett’s voiced his concern about the recall during the city council’s July 23 public session.
“This recall is not going to save our town because our town does not need saving,” Stinnett’s said. “Our town needs to come together and bring all available resources and ideas together to find a solution. It’s been the way this community has
in this Earth Ways camp, we have special guests that come out that are indigenous, so they are sharing their knowledge and their culture directly with the children.”
Confederated Tribes of Grande Round member
Deitz Peters joined the small group of camp participants.
“I hope the kids here take a way a little bit of the heritage of native culture,” Peters said as he prepared to address the children. He came to explain to the children about the tribal flutes, the songs, how they originated, the spiritual meaning of eagle feathers, and the regalia, native items worn to celebrate tradition and cultural.
the only way to stay warm during the 2021 and 2024 ice storms, along with a generator and help from her son, Kevin, Rick Miller and caring neighbors.
She is survived by her sons, Larry White (Sheila) and Kevin White, stepdaughter, Marilyn Franc; grandchildren, Sarah Martin (Mick), Heidi Sharrard (Jeremy) and their mother, Donna White, Sean White (Kiwani) and his mother Jeannie Dunn, Marie Kramer (Marc), Kasie Albrecht; and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, granddaughter, Amy White, and stepdaughter, Jennifer Salleng.
We are all grateful for her love and presence in our lives. She will be forever in our hearts.
She was laid to rest next to her husband at the Roseburg National Cemetery, Roseburg, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
people and communities in high fire-risk areas by proactively shutting off electricity during extreme and dangerous weather conditions that might result in wildfires.
Utilities may also need to deenergize lines to protect equipment from nearby fires, or to protect personnel fighting fires.
“We need rain, Ashbridge said, adding that the wildfire danger is likely to persist into the fall.
“We continue to encourage
addressed problems for well over a century. Cottage Grove always rises to meet its challenges.”
Stinnett added, “All this recall is going to do is push more divisiveness, more deception and less community cooperation. There is no plan after the recall for the chaos that is going to come.
All we will have done is run off three dedicated public servants with integrity and intelligence.
“This is a volunteer position and, often, a thankless
“It’s not a costume, because when we take it off, we are still native people. All the meaning of the items comes from the center, yourself,” he said.
Peters said the camp gives the children the opportunity to see beyond book-learning.
“I want people to understand native culture instead of just reading it from a book, but to actually see, be a part of, and participate in learning about native culture that is still surviving,” he said. “It may not be for everybody but little kids need to know where that history comes from, and later on they’ll be able to pass on what they learn to others and to respect the tribal heritage.”
people to sign up for local emergency alerts at lanealet. org,” she said. “That is an important tool and one of the ways we are able to share directly with people effected and if there is some sort of evacuation for their area or for other information, the alert system helps us to better communicate.”
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job. If you subject people to personal attacks for standing up and trying to do their best on behalf of this community, then only someone with an agenda will ever attempt to serve on the Council. That’s where we are headed. Can we still work together? God, I hope so!”
When available, additional comments from the recalled councilors will be posted with this story at cgsentinel.com and with updates in the printed version of The Sentinel.
Understanding native heritage and culture is all about the beginning, according to Peters.
“We want them to learn the culture of what it takes to do all these things and that’s where we come it,” Peters said. “We want to support that idea of remembering the culture for everyone. That’s our beginning. The beginning of everything. We take care of the land. We take care of our people, and it turn this takes care of us.”
For more information, contact Singing Creek Educational Center, at 541 968-1986, or at SingingCreekCenter.org
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Legislation on homelessness should start with cities
RANDY STAPILUS Oregon Capital Chronicle
The widespread take on the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court decision sustaining Grants Pass restrictions on public camping was widely interpreted as kicking the issue, as it did with abortion in the Dobbs decision, to the states.
In many states, few of which have state laws on the subject, that may be the effect. Oregon, which does have a state law on the subject, may be different. Here, the effect of the decision, which simply said the Grants Pass rules were not “cruel or unusual,” was to place the subject back before individual communities.
Oregon’s state law, House Bill 3115, was passed in 2021 following an earlier court decision about the Grants Pass rules. Its lead sponsor was then-speaker and now-Gov. Tina Kotek, and it sets some limits on city and county action on
homeless camping, saying that communities cannot pass any unreasonable restrictions.
Following the Supreme Court decision, the next steps are likely to be – and should be – taken by local governments. As they act, they may run into the walls of state law and regulation. That should make it clearer what action the Oregon Legislature ought to take.
HB 3115’s core provision says: “Any city or county law that regulates the acts of sitting, lying, sleeping or keeping warm and dry outdoors on public property that is open to the public must be objectively reasonable as to time, place and manner with regards to persons experiencing homelessness.”
Some of those terms are defined in the bill, but that’s about it. Local ordinances have to be “objectively reasonable,” but it doesn’t define “reasonable,” only saying that the availability of local shelters should
be borne in mind in any restrictions. The anti-camping rules in Grants Pass that sparked the decision barred people from sleeping publicly with “bedding,” set fines of $295 and much more if not paid. Orders to stay away from parks could follow. As a last step, jail time was possible. The Supreme Court decision allows all that. Would that necessarily violate the Oregon state law? We may have to wait for an Oregon court to say.
That may be the way it goes around the state, because many local communities have been moving ahead on the subject, and may move faster now.
Not all communities in Oregon have a problem with homelessness; most smaller towns do not. But larger cities, especially where more extensive social and other services are located, tend to have larger numbers, and the pressures to regulate, if not resolve, homelessness have been growing there.
Salem, Bend, Medford, Corvallis and McMinnville are among the cities that have passed rules relating to camping areas where homeless people have congregated. With the new Grants Pass ruling in hand, pressure locally likely will increase to do more.
Portland has a new revised camping ordinance, effective July 1, which Mayor Ted Wheeler said would be enforced at first on camps around the city that “present the greatest health and safety risks.” The plan is to develop a series of assessments and then refer them to city agencies, including the police.
Portland’s approach seems likely to shift and change in the months ahead, not least because the planned assessments may uncover information and ideas that change views of what should be done. Some of the same may happen in other cities, too, as they try policies to meet area concerns about homeless health and safety
issues, and advocates for the homeless push back.
Although Kotek said she wants to keep the current law on the subject in place, a number of Oregon legislators are likely to weigh in as well. Two Democrats, Sen. Mark Meek of Gladstone and Rep. Paul Evans of Monmouth, have said they would like to see more specificity in the state law so that cities have clearer guidance about what they can do.
That’s true. But the way to get there probably is to allow the cities to experiment – and they should start on that promptly –and see where the problems, legal, practical or
moral, turn out to be. As they discover more, legislators probably will be able to better figure out what they should do next.
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More discussion possible for St. Vincent de Paul, city homelessness plan
CINDY WEELDREYER
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Even though nonprofit
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) has paused a homelessness management plan agreement with the City of Cottage Grove, more discussions between the two entities are possible.
“We are deeply committed to our mission to reduce homelessness and poverty, and always work in close partnership with the communities in which we operate. While I do not believe this is the appropriate time for us to expand homeless services in your city, we are open to future discussions,” St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County Executive
WHERE TO COMMENT
President Joseph Biden
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414 TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 www.whitehouse.gov
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek 900 Court St., Suite 254 Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 503-378-4582 www.oregon.gov/gov
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden 202-224-5244 | 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley 202-224-3753 | 541-465-6750 www.merkley.senate.gov
U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (4th Dist.) 202-225-6416 www.hoyle.house.gov
State Sen. Dick Anderson (Dist. 5) 503-986-1705 Email: Sen.DickAnderson@ oregonlegislature.gov
State Rep. Cedric Hayden (Dist. 7) 503-986-1407 rep.cedrichayden@ state.or.us Lane County Dist. 5 Commissioner Heather Buch 541-682-4203 Heather.Buch@lane countyorg. gov
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Director Bethany Cartledge wrote in the notification letter presented to the city in late July about the pause. Cartledge summarized the agency’s investmentsfrom housing and shelter to business development projects that increase economic vitality - in the communities the organization serves as the largest nonprofit human services organization in Lane County.
In an all-day council work session about homelessness May 18, city officials invited SVdP staff to make a detailed presentation on the multiple sites it manages to serve un-housed individuals in Eugene.
At that work session, Cottage Grove Public Works and Community Development Director Faye Stewart introduced a possible solution to close the Highway 99 shelter and the two unmanaged camps and work with St. Vinnie’s to create a low-barrier shelter between the Water Reclamation facility and the Connector overpass.
The Highway 99 pallet shelter would serve “connector shelter” individuals who were ready to make significant life changes and improve their future.
Following the work session, the Council directed city staff to work with SVdP staff and create a comprehensive proposal of how the agency could offer services
in Cottage Grove starting in early 2025. When complete, the agency would provide a location to serve un-housed individuals with showers, meals, laundry and safe shelter.
In the three-page letter announcing the pause, Cartledge cited two reasons for concern.
1. The city council recall vote.
“Your community needs time to determine how you collectively want to approach helping the homeless in your city,” she wrote. “We endeavor to enter a community with city and general public support and work hard to collaborate transparently with city staff and community members to ensure we are addressing problems.”
She noted before the recall vote, SVdP was prepared to provide a proposal for Council to consider so tight timeframes to deploy available funds could be met. Since the recall vote takes place at the same time they agency needs to start setting up services, postponing plans until after the recall election puts them behind their funders’ timeframes and makes launching services extremely difficult.
2. The lack of broad support for its services.
“Collaborative partnerships with elected officials are critical to the success of
our programs, and we are concerned the services we offer do not currently have the necessary support. Given the circumstances, we feel it would be best to give the city time to recalibrate and determine their preferred steps forward,” the letter said.
Cartledge said SVdP secured funding to set up services in Cottage Grove based on its reputation, its ability to set up services in a safe and effective manner, and its clean reporting. The earmarked funding will be returned and won’t be offered again until June 2025.
Citizens crowded into the city council chamber for the July 23 special meeting about the homelessness plan agreement pause, most opposing the SVdP proposal and supporting the recall effort. Later in the meeting, all of the elected officials weighed in on the impact of the loss of the opportunity to move forward with the human services agency.
Councilor Mike Fleck, the Executive Director of Community Sharing, the local human services agency serving low-income and un-housed individuals, expressed his profound disappointment at the loss of a partnership with St. Vinnie’s.
“I’m sure all of this (recall) hate scared off a nonprofit that was going to put a million-plus dollars of services in our community,” Fleck said to the audience.
“This is a bad thing. Our job is to bring resources into our town – not lose them. This is just so sad for me. I really think this was a no-brainer decision and would’ve solved 90-percent of our homelessness problems.”
Councilor Chalice Savage also expressed sadness and frustration over the missed opportunity with St.
Vinnie’s.
“It makes me sad we just lost this huge funding. They would’ve taken care of everything, and we wouldn’t have to cover all the costs,” Savage said. “We don’t have the funds to do any of it. We’re all frustrated so let’s come together, because we are stronger together, and see how we can move forward to better address this problem.”
Councilor Alex Dreher noted citizens, and the mayor want to do the bare minimum by adopting a dusk-to-dawn model and was upset that the SVdP option was now off the table.
“We have driven out the largest most successful homeless services provider that doesn’t want to do business in our community anymore because of the recall election,” Dreher said. “(Homelessness) has metastasized into a monster and St. Vinnie’s was coming and bringing more than $1M in resources and services to our most vulnerable people. It is disappointing, shameful and, frankly, embarrassing.”
Councilor Dana Merryday said he wants to hear a specific plan from the Save The Grove PAC or Community Strong that details what happens from dawn-to-dusk.
“We’ve got to do something,” Merryday said. “Right now we’re stuck with a trash heap and neighbors who are still going to have to deal with it. I, too, think we missed an opportunity that we could’ve benefitted from. It may not have been perfect, but certainly was vastly better than what we have right now.”
Councilor Greg Ervin said he had a window of free time and made a spur-of-themoment decision to conduct
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CGS24-3004 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN (Probate Department) In the Matter of the Estate of SALLY JOSEPHINA MARTIN, Deceased. Case No.
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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 (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 Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the
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1. MUSIC: Which folk-rock group produced many of the songs in the movie "The Graduate"?
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2. GEOGRAPHY: Which European capital is known as "The Eternal City"?
3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin prefix "acri-" mean in English?
4. TELEVISION: Lenny and Squiggy are the annoying neighbors in which TV comedy?
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7. FOOD & DRINK: Which country is associated with the soup dish pho?
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Simon & Garfunkel.
Rome, Italy.
"Sharp" (e.g. "acrimonious").
"Laverne & Shirley."
Quetzal. 6. A horse.
Vietnam. 8. Florida.
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Cottage Grove Sentinel
Editor’s Note:
This is the first of a threepart special series with an inside look at former Cottage Grove High School Lions Swim Coach Bud Taylor.
If you ask former Cottage Grove High School (CGHS) Lions swim coach Bud Taylor who the greatest head coach in CGHS is, he would point to former track coach Wally Ciochetti.
Certainly, Ciochetti has his own claim after coaching in the 1964 Olympics and the 1972-73 Pan American Games, as well as coaching some of the greatest team and induvial track and field athletes in the school’s history.
However, Taylor has a claim to that statues himself.
“Bud was a master motivator, working with a homegrown team,” Alex Nikitan, Former Senior Coach at Multnomah Athletic Club said. “He was always researching, asking questions, and watching films of the great swimmers. His approach to training swimmers was way ahead of his time for Oregon. Swimmers under his care were convinced that they outworked every team in the state.
Taylor, who is now 82 years old and still resides in Cottage Grove, was elected into the Oregon Swimming Hall of Fame last November. Taylor coached Cottage Grove to six state championships
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due diligence and visit the agency’s Service Center and Dusk-to-Dawn shelter on Highway 99 in Eugene and talk to nearby businesses and residents. He said his view of the interactions he had were far different than how his actions were characterized in the letter.
Mayor Candace Solesbee commended Ervin for doing his due diligence. He invited her to go along but she was committed to attending the Oregon Mayors Conference. At the conference, she asked mayors who are using the dusk-to-dawn model to send her the specifics of how they operate their program.
“Almost ever mayor I spoke with who has been successful in not growing their homeless population uses the dusk-to-dawn model,” Solesbee told the council. “We must reassess the problem and figure out how to do a dusk-to-dawn model. That is the direction I would like to see us go.” She said Ervin has done research on the dusk-to-dawn model and presented his findings to City Manager Mike Sauerwine. The city manager said he received the information that morning and plans to meet with Ervin to discuss it and bring it to the full council for consideration.
The SVdP Director’s letter ended with an open door.
“We truly do look forward to working with you when the time is right,” Cartledge stated. “We invested in our new Cottage Grove store this year because we wanted to bring quality materials and jobs to your community, and we look forward to continued partnership with you moving forward.”
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(1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1989, and 2012) while coaching.
“Their (swimmers on Taylors’s CGHS teams) work ethic was something special,” Nikitan said during Taylors Hall of Fame inductions speech in November. “After the bell rang for their last class of the day they had to run to the pool and get in their swimsuits in the pool within ten minutes. They had two and a half hour practices in the morning and afternoon six days a week, a total of five hours a day. They had to have a base of fitness to be able to
taper for the districts and fully taper for the state.
None of them at the time realized that they were being coached by the greatest high school swim coach in the history of Oregon.”
Many of Taylors swimmers set Oregon records and went on to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
In 1995 Taylor was named Coach of the Year in Swimming and Diving by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA). “I think of Bud as a professional educator, which is a very high compliment,” Milton Nelms said.
Nelms is a associate of Taylor’s and is considered one the great swimming coaches of his time. “Bud grew up in Cottage Grove, and as a young school teacher fulfilled a vision to have the local outdoor pool covered so that he could become a full-time aquatic professional, and thus be able to donate his time to coach swimming alongside this demanding full-time plus job. This was a classic Bud Taylor move, to do something just because it was challenging and meant he had a chance to outwork
the people around him.” Taylor coached the vast majority of his career in Cottage Grove, but also coached two years as an assistant coach at King Aquatics in Federal Way, WA and spent seven years as head coach with the Mt. Hood Swim Team.
“He was from a generation of coaches who loved swimming and loved coaching and teaching. He did his work as a coach relentlessly well, and in my opinion, like no one else I’ve ever seen. Many generations of kids were
fortunate to have grown up in the small timber town of Cottage Grove because of Bud’s unusual ethics and his ability to care about people,” Nelms said. Taylor’s Cottage Grove legacy will carry on for generations to come, but it began with the upbringings of his parents in the era of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl. Find out more in Part 2 of our special feature in The Sentinel’s Aug. 14 editions.
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