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Grovers gather to celebrate local healthcare milestone

By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - It took vision and tenacity two decades ago for the 250-member “Citizens Supporting Health Care” advocacy group to raise the $2 million dollars PeaceHealth said it needed to build a new $16 million dollar state-of-the-art medical center, which opened on October 7, 2003.

It also involved a rather dramatic race to pass two legislative hurdles in Salem and Washington, D.C. It was an act of Congress and President Clinton’s signature to change the existing distance requirement of “critical access” rural hospitals from 35 miles to 20 miles to ensure the new hospital and clinic could be fully reimbursed for services from Medicaid and Medicare.

Fourteen months after breaking ground, the new facility was ready to receive its first patients in the 40,000 square-foot building that sits on 16 acres

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Monday, October 6, 2003 Pictured from left: Mayor Gary Williams, Hospital Foundation Board Member Casey Woodard, Congressman Peter DeFazio, PeaceHealth Oregon Region CEO Alan Yordy, PeaceHealth President/CEO John Hayward and US Senator Gordon Smith (Photo courtesy of PeaceHealth) just east of Interstate 5, nine of the facilities in its is well-utilized. Annual- therapy, a walk-in clinic, offering 14 beds, an emer- system, Cottage Grove is ly, the Emergency Room an infusion center and the gency department, lab and now considered a “com- serves 13,000 patients and new “SwingBed” program radiology services, and munity medical center” there are 45,000 clinic vis- to provide post-acute care doctors’ offices. and is no longer referred to its. Specialty care includes closer to home when needTo conform to how as a hospital. digital imaging, wound ed.

PeaceHealth recognizes all The local medical center and foot care, physical Last week, PeaceHealth

Citizens concerned over speed limit enforcement on London Road

Police Chief Chase helps initiate Trauma Intervention Program

TODAY’S EDITION

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) has recently established a chapter in Lane County.

TIP is a national organization with local chapters all across the United States. The mission of TIP is to “provide emotional first aid to survivors of tragedy in order to ease their immediate suffering and facilitate their healing and longterm recovery”.

TIP is an organization that can assist first responders and community members with multiple levels of trauma and traumatizing experiences.

Last Thursday, Sept.

21, Police Chief Chase of CGPD met with the Director of the Lane County chapter and she expressed her interest in serving the Cottage Grove Community. The Lane County chapter has a volunteer living in Cottage Grove and the City of Cottage Grove has access to the network of volunteers throughout Lane County.

Chief Chase previously served on the advisory board for TIP in the Portland metro area for several years and will

continue to assist TIP of Lane County. TIP of Lane County kicked-off a new training session for volunteers Thursday in Eugene. Chief Chase spoke to the group and met two volunteer trainees from Cottage Grove.

Effective immediately, TIP is available as a resource to the Cottage Grove Police Department, twenty four hours, seven days a week. If CGPD officers respond to a call involving traumatic circumstances they can request a TIP volunteer to respond. The department’s dispatchers will be able to contact TIP on the 24 hour assistance line and a volunteer will respond to assist their staff.

The Cottage Grove Police Department utilized the services of the TIP with an incident this week. Officer Branstetter and Officer Lane were able to see the work of the TIP volunteer and familiarize themselves with the resources and capabilities of the program.

If you would like to know more about TIP and how it works, you can go to the website at: https://www.tiplanecounty.org/.

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hosted the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s September Business After Hours to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the local hospital in a ceremony that gathered nearly 80 celebrants. In attendance were local business owners, past and present staff and administrators, hospital auxiliary members and champions of the herculean efforts that kept a federally designated “critical access hospital” in town.

The community has a long history of providing local health care services.

The Cottage Grove Community Hospital opened on Birch Avenue in 1951 as a life-saving investment by the owners of local wood products companies and many citizens who purchased bonds to build the facility. Nearly a half-century later, it took the mobilization of another army of committed citizens and business owners in South Lane and North Douglas Counties to successfully keep a local hospital here.

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By Elisia Horowitz for The Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Lane County Government recently informed the public about upcoming speed limit changes happening for sections of London Rd. through South 6th Street, in Cottage Grove.

The new speed limits are: • 45 MPH on South 6th Street from Goddard Lane to Latham Road • 45 MPH on London Road from Latham Road to Hootens Corner Road • 50 MPH on London Road from Hootens Corner Road to Williams Creek Loop In Oregon, speed limit changes must be approved by the state’s Speed Zone Panel and on August 30, 2023 the Oregon Speed Zone Panel approved Lane County’s request for a lower speed limit on portions of London Road and South 6th Street near Cottage Grove.

The lower speeds were requested by Lane County as part of the London Road Safety Corridor (LRSC) effort.

According to Lanecounty.org, more people have been killed or seriously injured on the first

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seven miles of London Rd., between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove Lake, than most roads in Oregon.

The LRSC designation begins at milepost 0 at Latham Road to milepost 7 at Cottage Grove Reservoir Road. The Safety Corridor designation started July 4, 2021 and will be in effect until July 5, 2024 which is planned for doubling traffic violation fines, engineering improvements, public education campaigns, and overtime enforcement of traffic patrol.

LRSC is a pilot project – to inform both the State and the County about the efficacy of the Safety Corridor program.

“Most traffic fatalities and serious-injury crashes involve excessive speeds,” said Lane County Senior Transportation Planner Becky Taylor.

“While it may feel comfortable to drive fast on a rural road, please keep in mind that there are homes along those roads with people needing to pull in and out of driveways and walk across the street to check their mailboxes. We want everyone to be safe.” Taylor said.

Community members in Cottage Grove are in general support of

Lane County’s request, expressing concern regarding people driving too fast on London Rd. However, comments on the Lane County Government’s Facebook post and its reposting to What’s Going On In Cottage Grove, suggest some citizens are highly doubtful that the new speed limits will bring change at all.

Discussions of repeated accidents on London Rd., in front of individuals’ yards were noted on the post. Area residents stated they are afraid to check their mail due to the fear of risks from speeding drivers. Concerned citizens said that if people are disregarding the law at the current speed they will continue to do so at the newly designated speeds.

Among these worries, there were also shared perceptions by residents; that the effort will fail if the speeds cannot be adequately enforced due to the Cottage Grove Police Department being shortstaffed.

In response to these concerns, City Manager Richard Meyers told The Sentinel, “The speed limit changes on sections of London Road and South 6th and the enforcement of those changes have

nothing to do with the Cottage Grove Police Department or its staffing levels. The speed limit changes were made to portions of the road that are outside the City limits of Cottage Grove and are county roads.”

Meyers clarified further, “We typically only conduct enforcement on roads inside the City limits. Very occasionally we could assist other agencies with saturation patrols on roads outside city limits. The typical enforcement of the speed limits on those portions of South 6th and London Road will fall to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office as they are roads outside city limits.”

The LRSC is a serious push by the County to improve road conditions and protect not only those traveling through these roads, but for those who live alongside them.

Reductions in speed can lead to quality of life improvements for local citizens wanting to walk their dogs, spend time with family in their yard, checking their mailbox or pulling out of their own driveway, without having to fear that they will be hurt.

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Have You Seen Michael Paul Scholes?

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating 47-year-old Michael Paul Scholes who was reported missing on September 15, 2023. Associates report he hasn’t been heard

from since June 17, 2023.

He was last known to be living in his Dodge Caravan with Oregon license plate 575BQM. There is a large white/ gray roof mounted cargo bin on the vehicle.

Scholes is believed to be accompanied by his adult

female Blue Heeler dog. Scholes or his vehicle is Office at (541) 440-4464 He has been known to requested to contact the referencing DCSO Case frequent the Drain, Yon- Douglas County Sheriff’s #23-3658. calla, and Cottage Grove communities.

Scholes is described as 5’04”, 125 lbs, with October 11, 1943 – August 21, 2023 brown/gray hair and blue Shirley McHugill passed eyes. away after a courageous Anyone who has seen battle with cancer on August 21, 2023, at the age of 79. After her previous triumphant wins over cancer, her battle resumed reported to have been in 2022. Shirley’s strong will to live, unwavering faith stolen from Les Schwabs in God, and the love and parking lot. prayers of family, friends, five grandchildren. Shirley At approximately 11:43 and many supporters carried was a devoted mother and a.m., a $1 bill was found grandmother, and she will her through her final battle. at Bohemia Tavern. Bill Shirley was born in be deeply missed by her lodged as found in a temCottage Grove on October family and friends. porary locker room. End Graveside services will be 11, 1943, and was one of of report. Case closed. held on Wednesday, October seven children of Columbus At 5:09 p.m., an officer 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the and Mittie Kephart.

She is responded to a possible survived by two children, Walker Cemetery, 32904 cold burglary at the 2000 Steve and Niki, and her England Rd, Creswell, OR. block of Highway 99.

Shirley McHugill

Cottage Grove Police Dept. Police Log September 11 At 9:25 a.m. an officer responded to the involved location [Cottage Grove Inn] to reports of a disorderly subject.

At 2:53 p.m. an officer responded to assist in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. While on scene [at Cottage Grove Mini Storage], an illegal encampment was discovered and the occupants of the camp were trespassed from the area.

September 12 At 12:00 a.m., an officer responded to the listed area for a report of an unauthorized use of a vehicle. While on scene, listed victims disclosed additional information indicating additional listed crimes for listed suspect.

Suspect was gone upon arrival and contact pending. Clear pending suspect apprehension.

At 9:00 a.m., the Cottage Grove Police Dispatch advised of a DHS form 307 that had been sent over to cross reference information. I contacted the current case worker who is currently working with the family regarding these allegations. Upon investigation, it was determined this case necessitates further police involvement.

At 10:44 a.m., an officer took a report regarding a fifth wheel trailer parked on the corner of

Birch Ave. and North M temporary locker room. street.

Case closed.

At 9:50 a.m., while on September 15 scene of a verbal disturAt approximately 9:18 bance [at Walmart], an a.m,. a male subject re- officer identified a subject portedly graffitied the Bus who was previously tresBarn [at Lincoln Middle passed from the location.

School] no trespassing The subject was cited in sign and is attempting to lieu of custody for Tresfollow ex-fiance. Suspect pass in The Second Deneeds to be located to gree.

At 10:12 p.m., an ofserve a Restraining Order.

At approximately 10:28 ficer took a report of a.m., a set of keys were physical harassment [at found at Hwy 99/ Riv- Walmart]. After conducter Rd and lodged in the ing my investigation, it temporary locker room as was determined no crime occurred. The business found. involved asked for the individual to be trespassed September 16 At approximately from the location.

9:47am, a found check At 11:26 a.m., an offiwas brought to the Police cer responded to 255 DaDepartment. Check paid vidson Ave for an abanto the order of Albardo doned trailer.

At approximately Lopez. There are no local files. Check lodged in the 11:58 a.m., a vehicle was

Anzel “Pat” Conley

March 17, 1939 – September 16, 2023 Anzel “Pat” Conley passed away Sept 16, 2023. He was born in Medford on March 17, 1939 and moved to Cottage Grove in 1963.

He taught Industrial Arts including Metal Shop, Wood Shop and Drafting for 36 years at Lincoln Jr. High and Cottage Grove High School. He enjoyed riding horses, restoring his 1956 Ford F100 pickup and creating beautiful works of art from metal and wood. He is survived by his wife DeAnna; daughters Natalie and Cindy;

grandchildren Robby, Tracy, Brian and Devon; great-grandchildren Sierra, Travis, Carmen, Alexis, Colton, Hanna and Tinley.

A Celebration of Life is planned for later this fall.

June Smith

January 25, 1924 – August 25, 2023 June was an only child, born in Eugene on Jan 25, 1924, to Howard and Gladys Lepley Merrell.

She died at home, in Eugene on Aug 25, 2023, 5 months to the day from turning 100 years old.

Growing up, she had short hair, thanks to her cousin Eddie who cut it off! She lamented that she was the only person in the family with thin, straight hair, but ended up having four children with thick, curly hair!

Her father drove a milk truck for Meadowland Creamery, and she often got to ride along with him as he delivered milk to the University neighborhood.

She went to Sunday school at Maude Kerns art Center when it was a Presbyterian church, however, she never felt strong ties to any church, nor did the rest of the family.

As a child, she was in Elizabeth Page’s first grade class. The school was later named after Elizabeth Page. She had already been reading since she was 4 years old. She then went to Condon Elementary School, University High School and began at the University of Oregon in 1941.

During her freshman year, she left the University to go to Denver to work on war planes, fitting fabric on the bodies of the planes. It was in Denver that she met her husband, Dale, who was in the army. They married in 1942 and came home to Eugene.

They had 4 children. Madalaine was born in 1943 and died in 2009. Forrest was born in 1947, Calvin was born in 1949 and Nadine was born in 1951. Calvin and Nadine still live in the family home.

The family went back to Denver in 1949 until 1952, when Dale died of chicken pox which turned into pneumonia. Unfortunately, antibiotics and vaccines were just being developed.

After he passed away, June went back to the University and completed her teaching degree, while raising 4 children! At that time the family moved in with June’s parents in the family home on Jackson Street in Eugene, where she lived until the day she died.

June had an interesting and active life. She taught elementary school in Cottage Grove from 1961 to 1985. She was always interested in travel, packing the kids into various station

wagons, and heading out on road trips all over the western United States and Canada.

After retirement, she went to China, Costa Rica, Alaska, and Mexico.

She enjoyed sewing and embroidery. She made clothes for the family, curtains for the house and made beautiful, embroidered linens.

She was very interested in bird identification. She was a member of the Audubon Society and the Raptor Center.

She was also a founding member of the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum as well as a member of the Eugene Symphony Guild and the American Association of University Women.

Another huge interest of hers was gardening and all kinds of plants. She had a huge garden in her backyard, full of fruits, berries, and all kinds of vegetables. She loved the “foods of summer”, enjoying them until her last meal.

She canned and preserved these and stored them in the “fruit room” in her basement.

We always knew that if Armageddon came, she would be able to feed the whole extended family!

She became interested in cooking international and gourmet foods, getting ideas from cooking shows and magazines, as well as cookbooks. She joined and hosted gourmet cooking clubs and amazing family dinners.

Madalaine, Forrest, and Nadine followed this hobby and Calvin reaped the benefits.

June was a Duck fan! She went to football and basketball games as well as track meets.

She always dressed in her Duck gear and decorated the house in Duck colors on game day. When the grandchildren were in sports, she followed their progress and cared about how they did.

She was a doting grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother.

She had 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren whom she loved and spoiled whenever she could.

June was the matriarch of our family. She was a peaceful person who got along well with others and was interested in others.

She described herself at a young age as being independent, stubborn and a survivor who enjoyed life. This description was accurate until the day she died.

She will be celebrated at a private family gathering on her 100th birthday.

Vernon Howard Coop February 24, 1930 – August 29, 2023

Vernon Howard Coop passed away on August 29, the result of falling off a ladder at his home in Cottage Grove. He was 93.

Vern was born February 24, 1930, in Estacada, Oregon, to Zeona Asel Coop (ZAC) and Nella Grace Holgate Coop. Shortly before, Zac and Grace had moved to Cottage Grove where he would start a foundry on South Tenth Street across from the OP&E rail yard. When Grace neared the end of her pregnancy, she returned to Estacada where she would have baby Vernon with family support.

Vern attended Adams Elementary School, Jefferson School, and Cottage Grove High School, graduating in 1949. He participated in basketball, track and field, and was active in student activities, including serving as class president. The family still has the ornate gavel he made at the foundry and used at student council meetings.

In addition to working at the family’s foundry from a young age, in high school and beyond Vern worked at the Diane Movie Theater running projectors. He taught his brother Duane the job and another friend, Mervin Worley, joined them.

As a young man Vern also followed in his father’s footsteps and served as a volunteer firefighter.

Dale Harris lived across the street from Zac and Grace on E. Madison St., and taught Vern how to weld. W. A. Woodard Lumber Company hired Harris to work on projects at the mill and Vern joined them.

Vern said he welded three-inch steel T-bars on both ends of hundreds of kiln cars so the cars could hold more lumber. When the projects were done Cart Woodard offered him a millwright job. At age 24, Vern could quickly climb catwalks in the two-story mill.

Woodard had recently brought in a lead man but that fell short when he climbed into the overhead crane and drove it the length of the building into the wall, severely damaging both cab and building. Workers had to climb down the rafters to safety. The lead man told Vern he was taking his tools and leaving.

On the spot, Woodard promoted Vern, a young, newly-hired millwright who was now the lead in charge of a half dozen older men, and they didn’t like it. Cart Woodard’s son Kris Woodard told our family that Cart liked Vern, “because he would do anything he was asked to do.” Vern was active in the Weyerhaeuser Activity Club, which put on organized events for employees’ children several times a year. The club is still active.

In 1975 Vern was promoted to maintenance superintendent at Weyerhaeuser in Springfield and shortly thereafter moved to Springfield. He retired in 1985 at the age of 55 when the company downsized and he qualified for a buyout. A short time before, he had partnered with Jerry Knight and Mike Ryan to invest in real estate. They worked together to flip houses and when the economy tanked, bought several apartment buildings from banks needing to unload them. He and Fred Mercier also partnered on various real estate investments. As his mother aged, Vern bought several properties she owned in the Cottage Grove area. He put mobile homes on them and became a local landlord. He also moved back to Cottage Grove permanently in the early 1990s.

As a young adult Vern enjoyed racing jalopies and motorcycles at Cottage Grove Speedway. He was inducted into the “Wall of Fame” in 2022. Vern was a longtime member of the men’s club at Hidden Valley Golf Course where he enjoyed playing until age 91. Even then he regularly drove the golf cart for good friend Herb Williams until Vern’s sudden death. For many years, until age 91, he joined a foursome and played in an annual tournament in Reno, NV. In his fifties Vern was fortunate enough to play storied golf courses in Scotland, Ireland, and the UK. And in his thirties and forties he was on several bowling leagues at The Cottage Bowl and The Bowling Green. He was also an avid deer hunter, enjoyed camping, and

spending time at his cabin on Tenmile Lake.

With his creative mind, he designed, built, and used his woodworking or welding skills in various ways—including making his tombstone—until shortly before his death. He couldn’t sit still and made pencil holders, small boxes and bowls, and full-scale windmills to give to others.

Saying Vern was a “one-of-a-kind” is an understatement. There was never a rule he wouldn’t break, a boundary he didn’t push, or a line he wouldn’t cross. He was hailed for his boundless energy, though his methods were sometimes questionable. Vern was in charge and was going to do what he was going to do right up until the day he died.

Saying he was accident prone is also an understatement. At age 10 when his family was driving to Seattle, Vern inadvertently sat on the door handle, dumping himself on the highway. When he was a teenager a girl at school asked him to cut a circle out of a small piece of hardwood. His hand was pulled into the saw at the foundry, permanently severing the last two fingers on his left hand.

As a teenager he fell off a load of hay near Cottage Grove Dam. Later he was run over by a truck loaded with wood on Taylor Butte Road, resulting in a body cast. At some point in his teenage years, he realized he had permanently lost the hearing in his left ear. In his forties he fell 40 feet while trimming trees on a hillside at Tenmile Lake and almost lost his right foot. Vern accepted injuries as a part of his busy life.

The philosophy “work hard play hard” was the epitome of Vern. He created an extremely active social life, always reaching out to friends, planning activities or events, or dropping by with ice cream bars, suggesting outings, or joining friends for happy hours and other events.

In the 1960s when Cart and Joy Woodard decided to sell their stately home at 1115 W. Main St., Cart offered to sell it to Vern.

This large home would provide a wonderful foundation for Vern’s family, his friends, daughters, and step-daughters for many years.

Vern married three times: Pat Scott in 1952 and they had four daughters, Roberta, Nancy, Karen, and Marsha; Dona Lee Huffman in 1965 and he gained stepdaughters Shelly and Chris; Jean Miller in 1975 and he gained stepdaughters Lisa and Tami and stepson Todd. He then lived with Jean Schaffer from 1991 until her death in 2010. That union netted unofficial stepchildren Leanne, Feather, and Grant and their families.

Vern is survived by his brother Dale (Maralyn) Coop of Creswell; daughters Roberta Flora of Appleton, WI, Nancy (Ray) Shoptaw of Eugene, OR, Karen (Mark) Soine of Everett, WA, and Marsha (Willis) New of Boise, ID; grandchildren Logan (Jennie) Flora of Appleton, WI, Damon (Andrea) Flora of Maple Grove, MN, Evan Flora of Appleton, WI, Brandy (Geoff) Steelhammer of Bend, OR, Brent (Molly) Shoptaw of Kennewick, WA, Kelsey (Mike) Nieraeth of Boise, ID, Calley (Grant) Schmidt of Ft. Worth, TX, Alex New of Dallas, TX; greatgrandchildren Lexi, Louis, and Emmy Flora, Drew and Damon Steelhammer, Quinn, Elliette, and Gracen Nieraeth, and Olivia, Ryker, Dane, and Kellen Schmidt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great-grandchildren, and by his stepchildren and their families.

He is preceded in death by his parents Zac and Grace Coop, sisters Nora Treadwell and Caroline Shultz, brother Duane Coop, nephews Dan Schultz, Tim Treadwell, and Mike Coop, and nieces Marolyn Simonsen and Cynthia Coop.

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 30, 2023, at 2 pm at the Elks Lodge in Cottage Grove. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Elks Lodge Scholarship Fund in honor of Vern.

Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.

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Who are your ancestors?

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Cottage Grove Genealogical Society’s Family History Month Event, Who Are Your Ancestors? will be held Saturday, October 7, at the Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 East Gibbs Ave., in the Shepherd Room from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be displays set up to analyze documents where residents can learn about record collections and see informative displays of local and family history.

Genealogy experts will be available for one-onone help with the Historic Oregon Newspapers, FamilySearch websites and Scot/Irish Surnames and migration. Plus, there will be free census lookups where you’ll get a printout with a transcription sheet.

If you have a specific question about an ancestor you can go to the Genealogical Society’s website at: www.cggenealogy.org, click on

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The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals for a new round of Veteran Services Grant funding aimed at expanding outreach and services available to veterans in Oregon’s rural and urban communities. The 2023 Legislature approved $ 947,556 to fund organizations that provide direct services to veterans.

The Veteran Services Grant Program awards grants up to $250,000 to organizations through a competitive grant process.

Eligible proposals must provide direct services, at no cost to veterans, that help improve outcomes in areas such as health or behavioral health care, hous-

ing security and homelessness, employment opportunities or stability, education and training resources, transportation accessibility and availability, or other critical services within a community.

Organizations eligible to apply for this grant include tribal, regional or local governments; Oregon quasi-public agencies; Oregon intergovernmental entities formed under Oregon Revised Statute 190; and private non-profit organizations designated as a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(23) tax exempt organizations.

ODVA is committed to providing equitable access to services and supports.

Proposers are encouraged to serve historically un-

derrepresented veterans including racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, women, student, aging, and houseless, and justice involved veterans.

“Our call for proposals for the Veteran Services Grant is not just an announcement; it’s a call to action,” said ODVA Director Kelly Fitzpatrick.

“It’s an invitation for our dedicated community partners to collaborate with us in this mission to ensure veterans have the support needed in order to thrive in Oregon.”

A webinar will be hosted at 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2023, to provide additional information about the application pro-

cess. Submit an Intent to Apply to register for the webinar and to receive additional information and any updates about the Veteran Service Grant during this open proposal opportunity.

The 2023 Veteran Services Grant application window closes at 11:59 p.m. October 23, 2023.

Contact ODVA Grants Coordinator Brenna Bandstra at brenna.bandstra@odva.oregon.gov or 971-388-8204 with questions.

To learn more about the Veteran Services Grant and funding criteria, visit ODVA’s website at www. oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/grants/Pages/ Veteran-Services-Grant. aspx.

Lawmakers return to Salem for meetings on homelessness, addiction and more

Meetings will give a preview of some of the big issues facing the Legislature next year

By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle SEPT. 29 - State lawmakers will descend on Salem this week for the first time since June for dozens of meetings that will preview some of the most important issues they’ll tackle next year.

The marathon of meetings are part of legislative days, three or four days about every eight weeks when lawmakers gather to hear updates on the laws they passed and discuss new issues facing the state. They don’t pass laws during this time, but the Senate will vote on whether to appoint new members to state boards and commissions.

Oregon’s housing and behavioral health crises are top of mind for most lawmakers. They’ll only have 35 days, beginning Feb. 5, to pass laws before adjourning until 2025.

All meetings will be held in person in hearing rooms at the state Capitol and streamed online at oregonlegislature.gov. Full agendas are also available on the Legislature’s website.

Housing An advisory council appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek has spent the summer working on recommendations for nearly doubling the number of homes built each year, from about 20,000 to 36,000. The council’s co-chairs will update the Senate Housing and Development Committee on Wednesday and the House Housing and Homelessness Committee on Thursday.

“They knew how to treat us as we were going through this.

They made it very easy.”

Construction at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Both groups will hear Kotek this spring orhow Kotek and Oregon dered a moratorium on Housing and Community toll collections until JanuServices have implement- ary 2026, and Clackamas ed a $200 million home- County residents are collessness funding package lecting petition signatures approved in March. Kotek to put a constitutional sent $80 million to large amendment before voters cities the next month and in 2024 to require vot$26 million to rural coun- er approval for any tolls. ties in September.

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Pac-12 shakeup On Thursday afternoon, economists and officials from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon will talk to the House Higher Education Committee about UO and other schools leaving the Pac-12 athletic conference next year.

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Looking Back at the Cottage Grove Medical Center and Clinic’s Fifth Anniversary (Editor’s Note: Viewpoint submissions on these and other topics are always welcome as part of our goal to encourage community discussion and exchange of perspectives.)

it would reopen the hospital under Paul’s discovery of a “critical access” designation, and would build a new hospital for Cottage Grove if the community would help to achieve the necessary elements for the hospital to be financially viable, In 1998, when our hospital long-term. closed, who would have believed These elements would require we could open a new state-ofthe-art “critical access” hospital uest iewpoint within five years? Even the opBy Casey Woodard timists among us knew it would be a daunting effort. And so, our community formed a relay team to federal legislation, passage of a bill run the long-distance race required in the Oregon State Legislature, to restore local health care services. and the re-opening of our hospital The first people to sign-up for no later than December 31, 1999. the challenge were members of the And – oh yes – we had to raise more original Cottage Grove Community than $2 million dollars for the $16 Hospital board of directors. They million it would cost for a new faced the national effects of chang- “critical access” hospital. es in Medicare reimbursement, as So, onto the team strode the dictated by the Tax Reform Act of Lane-Douglas Healthcare Founda1997. They sought a regional pro- tion. Attorney Gary Ackley and latvider and signed on a new recruit, er Dr. Jim Gant, served as president Curt Roberts, CEO of PeaceHealth. of the LDHF board of directors Curt immediately recruited Alan that agreed to raise the $2 million.

Yordy as the on-site administrator.

Sharing a firm grip of the action During that same time, Paul were Jim and Carol Reeves, who Goldberg took a turn at bat with co-chaired the fundraising camapproximately 250 Cottage Grove paign. residents. “Citizens Supporting Donna Shepherd, at age 80, Health Care” was determined to seemed to have more energy and demonstrate their commitment to determination than all of us comrestoring local health care services. bined. First, Donna wrote letters to Paul wondered if a federal desig- residents inviting them to include nation known as “critical access” their names in newspaper ads to could be applied to our hospital. If publicly tell PeaceHealth that Cotso, the hospital would receive reim- tage Grove wanted them to build a bursements based on actual cost for new hospital. Hundreds of people care given to Medicare patients. responded and paid $5 per person But there was a hitch. The “criti- to cover the cost of the ads. Next, cal access” designation was limited Donna phoned 200 people, visitto hospitals that were at least 35 ed some in person, and collected miles from another hospital. For pledges from 180 people, with the Cottage Grove to be eligible, we largest gift being $60,000. would need an act of Congress to Other members of the fundraispass legislation lowering the dis- ing team included Robert Ball, tance requirement to 20 miles.

Barbara Gant, Judy Cunningham, By that time, our hospital had Wilbur Heath, Doug Lund and closed. PeaceHealth officials said Jody Rolnick. In less than 90-days,

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With the fundraising effort underway, Congressman Peter DeFazio and Ron Wyden and U.S. Senator Gordon Smith took up the cause.

Their leadership and influence persuaded Congress and President Clinton to lower the “critical access” distance requirement to 20 miles. Not only did their victory give Cottage Grove this crucial designation, but it also established a new national model for rural health care.

Our next challenge was to request the State of Oregon designate South Lane Medical Group as a “provider-based rural health clinic” so it could receive the highest Medicaid reimbursement allowed by law. Senator Tony Corcoran and Representative Al King successfully won the designation for us.

With the federal and state designations in hand, we needed to save the hospital’s license by resuming services before the end of 1999.

PeaceHealth, through the efforts of Trish Tully and the Cottage Grove medical staff, re-opened the hospital, offering limited but vital services. With only 15 days to spare our license was preserved!

And finally, having recognized that our team had accomplished all the requirements set forth, both the PeaceHealth Oregon Region and the PeaceHealth System boards voted to proceed with the construction of America’s first new critical access hospital.

Our “critical access” medical center continues to serve our community and will do so for decades to come.

Peace Through Unity event changes our future

The ripples that have gone out into the world from this special event, will no doubt reach every corner of the planet. On September 21, Cottage Grove had its first annual World Unity Day celebration in Coiner Park. We can’t wait to see what we do next with peace in our community.

Beautiful music was played from the Presbyterian Choir, Linda Diaz and Alan Fish, Justus Grose, Bradly Shepherd, and his daughter Aleah, and Brenda Sawyer. Every word, in every song resonated the same message, that “Peace Begins with Me”. Justus Grose sang “We’ve Got to Learn to Get Along” and Linda Diaz’s beautiful flute music rang gently through the crowd as they came back to earth after experiencing a moment of global silence.

Each speaker spoke a universal language of peace, love, and unity.

Milagro Mejia de Flores spoke eloquently in Spanish and was beautifully translated by Joseph Russ.

Estelle Voeller shared her history of the Peace Tree.

Nikita Smith, a Native American youth, shared a beautiful poem of peace that silenced the crown with astonishment. Lisa Colgan introduced her organization called Building Bridges, solutions to the art of talking together peacefully. Krystal St. Julian shared actual tools about how to create peace in the workplace. Marjory House gave us an introduction to permaculture, which is how all living systems on earth live in peace.

Past, present, and future mayors were all honored with an award. After a delightful speech from current Mayor Candace Solesbee, the future mayor, Miss Aryah Adams,

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We run our town like a cooperative which is owned by the people.

• In the year 2033, in a vision where she is mayor, she saw that the planet was saved from extinction by everyone working together. Animal cruelty stopped, and we no longer waste.

Our duty now is to maintain a healthy planet, and never destroy it again. The entire crowd was completely stunned by this amazing young lady and her intention of a bright future for planet earth.

We honored Scott Burgwin and our Peace Standers who stood on the corner of Main Street for over 20 years. They shared their story of bravery, justice, and visions of peace.

Other awards went to honoring our elder, Marie Longfellow, and good citizen, Dana Merryday. Our new Police Chief Cory Chase, and City Manager Richard Meyers, who will be honored privately.

Faith based blessings were given by the Baha’i Faith, Presbyterian, Buddhist, and Native American.

To everyone who donated their time, talent, and passion for peace… this event will be remembered for as long as the Peace Pole lasts, which is forever.

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Republican betting on voter unease in Oregon attorney general race

By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle SEPT. 29 - A Republican Newberg attorney who spent most of the past decade fighting human trafficking in Africa is running for attorney general, counting on voters’ dissatisfaction with crime, drugs and homelessness to help him win a position his party hasn’t held for decades.

Will Lathrop, 45, is the first major candidate in a wide-open race for attorney general. The current attorney general, Ellen Rosenblum, announced Tuesday she wouldn’t seek reelection. No Democrats have yet confirmed they’ll run, though House Speaker Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, is widely rumored to be considering a bid.

Republicans haven’t won statewide in Oregon since 2016, when Dennis Richardson was elected secretary of state. It’s been more than three decades since the last Republican elected attorney general, Dave Frohnmayer, won his 1988 reelection campaign.

But Lathrop said he isn’t cowed by that electoral history.

“Everywhere I go, I’ll talk to anybody who will talk to me, left, right or center, and everybody says the same thing,” he said. “They’re frustrated with crime, they’re frustrated with homelessness, they’re tired of public corruption and they’re worried about addiction for their families and for communities and their friends.”

Recent polling from Portland-based DHM Research supports those claims. In August, 45% of Oregonians polled listed homelessness as the most important problem facing the state, while 14% listed drugs and 12% listed crime. An April survey found that more than 60% of respondents believed Measure 110, a 2020 voter-approved law that decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs, has made crime, drug addiction and homelessness worse in Oregon.

A coalition funded by prominent Oregon business owners is pushing changes to Measure 110, including making it a misdemeanor to possess fentanyl, meth and heroin and requir-

ing, rather than merely encouraging, addiction treatment.

Lathrop said he supports making drug possession a crime again, while maintaining the treatment programs and funding set up by Measure 110.

“We’ve got a real addiction problem, and we’re going to need those treatment resources no matter what happens with organized crime,” he said. “We’ve got to get people out of addiction, and that’s going to take resources.

I’m very much in favor of investing heavily into the treatment programs across the state.”

Lathrop grew up in Wallowa County and received his law degree from Willamette University. He was a prosecutor in Yamhill and Marion counties, specializing in prosecuting crimes against children.

He moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the National District Attorneys Association, then took a job with the International Justice Mission, a nongovernmental Christian organization that focuses on human rights in developing nations.

Lathrop and his family still considered Oregon home, and they moved back fulltime earlier this year.

They visited frequently during the years he worked in Africa.

“Just watching the frame-by-frame decay of law and order and governance in Oregon has been quite shocking,” he said. “It’s on the top of everybody’s mind. Crime, addiction, homelessness are all critical issues to almost every community, rural and urban, and there doesn’t seem to be people who have a lot of answers for it.”

Lathrop has raised close to $200,000 for his campaign since beginning fundraising last year, according to campaign finance records filed with the Oregon Secretary of State.

His largest donor is Dick Withnell, a Salem-area philanthropist and retired car salesman, who gave $25,000.

Lathrop also reported receiving $20,000 from the president of a St. Louis insurance company and $15,000 from a property management company in Keizer. His wife, Arminda, a vice president at George Fox University, contributed $12,000 to the campaign.

HEALTH from page 1A ing member of the new hospital’s board. Given his long tenure with local health care services, he believes the community effort to build a new hospital and clinic has met the needs of the community, not only in Cottage Grove but in outlying communities also.

“Overall, in the big picture, I think PeaceHealth has done an adequate job of supplying clinical needs, rehabilitation therapy and emergency services,” Williams said. “The addition of LifeFlight’s helicopter is a plus for patients in critical condition to receive life-saving care.”

Former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith was one of the guest speakers at the grand opening ceremonies in 2003. In a recent interview, he said when he became aware of Cottage Grove’s interest in a new hospital and its difficulty obtaining a rural “critical access” designation for federal financial assistance, he, and his staff “felt drawn to winning that fight”. They used all the legislative tools available to speed the process along and get President Clinton’s signature on the bill only 15 days before the current hospital’s license expired.

Smith said, “My thoughts and feelings on this 20th anniversary are of commendation for and celebration with the many people involved in bringing

life-sustaining care to thou- were overcome to build a life on more than one ocsands of our rural citizens. new hospital and recog- casion. “The local PeaceBravo, on a job well-done! nized individuals who par- Health ER is so important to our community,” Permit me to express the ticipated in the effort. gratitude I feel in having Hospital Auxiliary Pres- Schaper said. “I was a ‘frequent flyer’ there for a been allowed while and I’m still here to play a small, because of it.” but necessary, Casey Woodard, role in the story an original member of health care in of the Cottage Grove Cottage Grove.”

Community Hospital At the Sept.

Foundation Board, 21 celebration was reflective on the last week, Alicia 20th anniversary Beymer, chief milestone. He said in administrative the final days of the officer of Peace20th century, Cottage Health Cottage Grove accomplished Grove Commuthe seemingly imposnity Medical sible, to restore and Center, welimprove the health comed those in care for the people of attendance and Cottage Grove, our credited strong surrounding area, and community supfor thousands of rural port and the across commitment of U.S. Senator Gordon Smith with communities the hospital’s Philanthropist Donna Shepherd on America.

“In 1998, when our staff for its on- opening day in 2003. Both played a critical role in retaining a hospital in hospital closed, who going success.

Beymer said, Cottage Grove. (Photo courtesy of would have believed we could open a new, “PeaceHealth re- PeaceHealth) “critical mains committed to serving ident Bobbette Peterson state-of-the-art the Cottage Grove commu- provided a history of the access” hospital withnity. We are so very grate- organization that currently in five years?” Woodard ful to our Cottage Grove has 48 members and en- said. “On Dec. 19, 1999, community that pulled to- couraged those gathered when President Clinton gether to keep a hospital to join them. She happi- signed into law the legislahere and for supporting its ly announced the group’s tion containing our issue, growth over the years. We fashion show fundraiser 1,872 rural hospitals lived really do look forward to last spring raised $16,000. to see another day. Cottage see what the next 20 years Recently, the Auxiliary do- Grove did that!

He added, “Looking holds for us.” nated $60,000 to purchase Two members of the needed equipment for the back, our volunteer relationships were unexpected Cottage Grove Communi- facility. ty Medical Center FoundaCottage Grove resident and unlikely but ultimately tion, Jim Gilroy and Judy “Farmer Jimmy” Schaper enduring and finally, legCunningham, described credits the local emergency endary!” the specific hurdles that department for saving his

Chalk Fest will decorate sidewalks during downtown Art Walk COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Fall is in the air and the Cottage Grove Art Walk is here throughout the year. As the weather changes, so do we, but Art Walk will continue rain or shine, every last Friday of the month.

The September Art Walk

evening will be extra exciting! Art inside and out.

Join us for the second annual Chalk Fest, with over 20 artists, young and old will use our downtown sidewalks as their canvas.

Look for the flags at: Five Flying Monkeys, The Crafty Mercantile/

Tallulah & Co. - Phoenix Robinson, Opal Center for Arts and Education - Lynn Troxel, Blue Goose Mural Committee, Ambrose Collectibles Kalapuya Books - Paula Goodbar, Photo Collaging, The Bookmine, The Brewstation - The Huckleber-

ries, Apple Pie Antiques - Randy Deering featuring Pet Portraits and other “ Friends”, Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce, Goodbar Books, Bohemia Tavern Friday, September 29, 6-8 p.m., at Historic Downtown Cottage Grove

Oregon auditors flag millions in misspent money in state agencies

A Secretary of State audit found $35.2 million of questionable expenses in 10 state programs that provide social services, mental health care and emergency rental assistance

By Ben Botkin Oregon Capital Chronicle SEPT. 29 - Oregon Secretary of State auditors unearthed millions of misappropriated dollars and a lack of oversight and accountability in four state agencies, according to an audit released Wednesday.

In all, state auditors flagged $35.2 million of questionable spending within the Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Housing and Community Services and Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

Auditors found suspect expenditures in federally funded programs that provide emergency rental assistance, help with utility bills and grants for drug addiction treatment programs.

“Our financial audits are a critical part of keeping Oregon government accountable to its people,” Audits Director Kip Memmott said in a statement. “This year’s statewide audits found some significant issues that we think are important to bring to the attention of Oregonians, the governor and the Legislature.”

The review of federally funded programs comes after the pandemic, when federal funding to Oregon grew and state officials scrambled to get money

The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office is in Salem.

(Michael Romanos/Oregon Capital Chronicle) to help people stay in their homes and access health care. In fiscal year 2022, Oregon received $21 billion in federal aid, nearly double what the state usually received.

The $35.2 million – called “questioned costs” – is expenditures that were paid with federal dollars and should have been funded by the state.

They include overpayments to landlords, misappropriated money for renovations and money that’s not tracked appropriately.

“It serves as a flag for federal funding agencies to review the findings and then decide whether the costs are allowable,” Tracey Gates, a principal auditor, said in a statement.

Various issues Auditors determined the emergency rental assistance program, run by Oregon Housing and Family Services, lacked the necessary safeguards to prevent

or detect misspent money.

The agency, for example, did not monitor community organizations that received rent payments and overpaid landlords.

The auditors identified $11.2 million in questionable spending, including overpayments, across the state, the report said.

In its response, the housing agency blamed the pandemic, short-staffing and the rapid launch of the program to prevent homelessness on the misspending.

“The work required unprecedented action that sometimes fell short of our usual standards for client assistance payment compliance,” the agency said. “OHCS will use these lessons moving forward should we operate future emergency programs to move towards best practices.”

Auditors also found public schools received federal pandemic food

funding for school children while offering fully virtual classes. The funding in question – about $17 million – represents just 3% of the $568 million spent on the pandemic program.

The Oregon Department of Human Services, in its response, disagreed with the finding and said it followed established federal guidelines to track eligibility.

In another instance, auditors found the Oregon Health Authority gave a $525,272 federal mental health grant to a provider for remodeling a facility – an amount that exceeds the threshold in that federal program. In its response, the health authority said it is awaiting a final review of its expenditures and will request approval from the federal agency if necessary.

At the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, auditors found the agency spent nearly $48,000 of federal money to help Oregonians train and find jobs one year later than the grant allowed.

The grant covered a threeyear period that ended in 2021 and the agency was still spending the money in 2022.

The agency agreed with the finding and said it is training staff.

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Recreational use advisory partially lifted for Willamette River PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has again updated the recreational use health advisory for the Willamette River in Multnomah County to now cover only Ross Island Lagoon.

OHA first issued the advisory for Willamette Cove on July 28.

Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of cyanotoxins in the Willamette Cove area of the Willamette River are below recreational guideline values for people.

OHA advises recreational visitors to continually be alert to signs of cyanobacteria blooms. This is because blooms can develop and disappear on any water body at any time when bloom conditions are favorable. Be aware that only a fraction of waterbodies in Oregon are monitored for blooms and toxins, so it’s important for people to become familiar with signs of a bloom, exposures and symptoms by visiting OHA’s Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Bloom website at http://www.healthore-

gon.org/hab.

When recreating, people and especially small children and pets should avoid areas where the water is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green or blue-green, or if thick brownish-red mats are visible or bright green clumps are suspended in the water. If you see these signs, avoid activities that cause you to swallow water or inhale droplets, such as swimming or high-speed water activities, and keep pets out of the area.

Cyanotoxins can still exist in clear water.

When a bloom dies, toxins released may reach into clear water around the bloom.

Blooms can be pushed into other areas, leaving behind the toxins released. There also are species of cyanobacteria that anchor themselves at the bottom of a water body, live in the sediment, or can grow on aquatic plants and release toxins into clear water.

For health information or to report an illness, contact OHA at 971-673-0482.

Kids Saturday Social offers monthly childcare with activities

Well, fall has arrived bringing with it much needed rain. With fall, we also have more community activities.

This Saturday, September 30, there is a men’s breakfast at the Lorane Christian Church at 7:30 a.m. All men are welcomed. Come enjoy fellowship with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a delectable meal.

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Parents Night Out holds registration for monthly, evening childcare SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - With funding provided by the Lane County System of Care, The Arc Lane County will host a Saturday Social for children the fourth Saturday of every month. Children ages 5 and older with disabilities, mental health or behavioral challenges and their siblings are invited to come play with their peers and have fun with seasonal activities while their parents take a break. Lunch will be provided.

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Parents Night Out is held on the second Friday of every month, starting Oct. 13 from 6-9 p.m. at Twin Rivers Training Center, 505 S. A Street, Springfield, Ore. 97478

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SPORTS & LIFESTYLE Cottage Grove City Update

By City Manager Richard Meyers Yard of the Week This week the Yard of the Week is located at 1405 Edison. The yard is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Next week is the last week of the 2023 Yard of the Week season.

Lane County Law Enforcement Executives Lunch Chief Chase attended the Lane County Law Enforcement Executives luncheon this week to connect with local partners and discuss the latest law enforcement trends and challenges in our region.

Acorn Circle Native American Teaching Program The Acorn Native American Teaching Program begins in October at the Cottage Grove Library. The Acorn Circle Program is a free program with stories and crafts for kids ages 6 to 10 years old presented by the Singing Creek Educational Center with funding from the Woodard Foundation and the City of Cottage Grove.

There will be three sessions with the first session on Wednesday, October 11th at 3:30 pm.

During the session, it will feature the story “Let’s Go Eeling” and participants will get to make their own small basket.

The program is prepared by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and presented by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center.

Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.

Please see the attached flyer for information about the schedule at the Cottage Grove Library. The complete listing of all events in Creswell, Cottage Grove and Springfield can be found on the Singing Creek Education Center website at: https:// www.singingcreekcenter.org/acorn-circle-native-american/.

Annual Leaf Pickup Coming Soon With the shorter days and cooler nights combined with rain in the forecast we can tell that fall is on its way. With the arrival of fall the City is making plans for the annual leaf pickup program. The City’s Utility crew will be performing the leaf pickup 3 times this year; October 23rd - 27th; November 13th – 17th and the final pick December 4th – 8th.

Please visit the City’s website at https://www. cottagegroveor.gov/publicworks/page/leaf-pickup-program for further details.

Additional reminders will be sent in the utility billing and additional Friday Updates as October 23rd gets closer. For questions contact Public

Works at (541)767-4100 Public Works Projects Update This past week the South 6th Street water and sewer extension project was completed.

H&J Construction finished repaving S. 6th Street bringing the project to completion. The extended lines will serve the soon to be constructed service station and convenience store located at the former Hillside Market.

Wind Rose Excavation completed the Thornton Lane waterline project and City staff assisted in connecting St Vincent DePaul’s new reuse store to the line for use when the new building is completed.

Clarifier Project Picture R&G Excavation poured the new grout floor in Clarifier #1 at the Water Reclamation Facility this past Thursday. The rebuild project is very close to completion with the commissioning of the clarifier this upcoming Wednesday. R&G expects to have the project completed by next Friday.

Pacific Excavation was able to complete the rough excavation and grading of the new Eastside Reservoir road.

They were able to spread rock on the entire road which will allow them to continue fine grading the road banks as the rains start. The project is approximately 50% complete and is scheduled to be completed in the middle of October.

Bates Construction completed setting the forms for the sidewalk and curbing at the new S. River Road Dog Park.

Hopefully the weather will allow them to pour the concrete next week. City staff poured the concrete bench pads within the small and large dog sections of the new park. Staff will install the new benches as soon as the concrete has cured. The last item to complete before opening the park is paving the parking lot. Paving will follow completion of the concrete work.

City Manager Recruitment Community Forum GMP Consultants is assisting the City Council in its search for your new city manager, and they are seeking your input. Join the senior recruiter Bob Larson, on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Cottage Grove Armory, 628 E. Washington Ave, to provide your ideas and thoughts about a new city manager.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to help the consultant team better understand the culture and See CITY page 6B

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Lions football rings the victory bell

By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Last Friday night, Sept. 22, the Cottage Grove Lions football team had something to celebrate. The last time the team won a game was Sept. 24, 2021; almost two years ago to the date.

And the last time the CG Lions won a home game was on Oct. 5, 2018.

No current Cottage Grove High School football player had ever won a home game, until now.

The Lions football team did the locker room chant for the first time following their game against the Sweet Home Huskies.

Players and coaches high fived and hugged each other. The student section, fans, and parents joined the team on the field to ring the victory bell. You read that right, the victory bell. As in, the Cottage Grove Lions finally got a taste of victory by defeating the Sweet Home Huskies 14-12 last Friday night.

“I’ve been waiting for that,” Lions first year head coach Steve Turner told me with some emotion in his voice following the game. “But really the kids have been waiting for it. They didn’t know, how do we win? What do we do when we win? We

need to establish new traditions.”

A few weeks ago, following the Lions season opening loss to Pleasant Hill, The Sentinel wrote that the Lions needed to take a bite of the elephant. The team wasn’t going to return to being the 4A powerhouse that they were in the 2010’s overnight. They took a big bite of that elephant last Friday.

It wasn’t without adversity. The Lions offense couldn’t find momentum in the first half, trailing 6-0 at halftime to a Sweet Home team that was 0-3 coming to Cottage Grove and was outscored 8-87 in those three games.

But with 1:15 left in the third quarter, junior quarterback Gavin Grogan connected with sophomore receiver CJ Dugas for a touchdown. The

Mental toughness is key to success for Lions volleyball

By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - With the Cottage Grove Lions volleyball team building a 3-3 record heading into SkyEm League play, the team had lots of reasons to be optimistic. A year ago, the team started their season with an 0-6 record and was 2-18 in sets over that stretch.

This year, through the first six games, Cottage Grove is 11-9 in sets going into league play.

“Overall, they are playing leaps and bounds better than we did last year. They are positive and supportive of each other; they are building each other up.

We are not getting stuck

on an error for five, six, or seven points. They are doing a lot of the little things and moving on.

I’m very proud of them,” Lions coach Abby Ladd said.

“There has been an energy change. I try really hard in coaching to try and focus on being positive. I believe that high school girls are already mean enough to themselves, they don’t need me to do it for them.

We work really hard on building each other up and what to do when you make an error,” Ladd continued.

Sky-Em League play was bound to be tough for Cottage Grove. The Lions first league game was on the road against See VOLLEY page 6B

extra point was good, putting the Lions ahead 7-6.

The crowd was fired up.

The Lions sideline went nuts.

But Sweet Home quarterback Nathan Thompson turned into Tom Brady very quickly, leading the Huskies down the field to retake the lead 12-7.

Sweet Home was not able to convert on a two-point conversion on either their first or second touchdown drives. Keep note of that.

Cottage Grove wouldn’t give up.

“The impressive thing is that we were down 6-0 at halftime,” Turner said following the game. “Not only coming back once but coming back twice.

That says a lot about these kids. Maybe in the past they would have just quit, but there was not quit in them tonight.”

The Lions were impres-

sive on their final offensive drive. Cottage Grove started with the ball on the 38-yard line. They had to convert on a fourth down in order to keep the drive and the game alive; they did so.

Later, a pass interference call against the Huskies helped a little. But it was a pass from Grogan to Leeland Whiterock that put the Lions inside the Sweet Home 10 yard line. Junior running back Clayton DeWitt, who played a fantastic game, ran the ball for a touchdown a few seconds later and the Lions converted on the extra point.

The Lions won.

“The kids are happy; it’s been a long time coming. They’ve been getting better each week. It’s not where we want to be, but we are turning a corner and doing things differSee FOOTBALL page 6B

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Ph.D. student Emily Karolidis and her advisor Michael Hahn (Photo courtesy of UO) EUGENE, Ore. - At the height of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, media coverage drew attention to talented female soccer players both on, and unfortunately, off the pitch.

One of the big stories that came out of the World Cup this year was the prevalence of ACL tears, which are estimated to have kept over 25 of the world’s top female soccer players on the sidelines.

In fact, ACL tears disproportionately affect female athletes – at a rate three times higher than male soccer players.

Emily Karolidis, a Ph.D. student studying footwear biomechanics out of the Bowerman Sports Science Center, is attempting to address this injury plaguing female soccer athletes. In affiliation with the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon, Karolidis’ research looks to performance footwear as a potential avenue to reduce injury risk.

“Historically, female athletes must wear cleated footwear designed for

and validated according to male mechanics,” Karolidis said. “Given the anatomical, physiological, and mechanical differences between sex, is it reasonable to assume female bodies can withstand the same amount of traction as males? We think not.”

Under her advisor, Michael Hahn, the Director of the Bowerman Sports Science Center, and a Knight Campus affiliated professor, Karolidis’ dissertation research looks to identify soccer cleat traction properties that reduce the risk of torsional injury in female athletes.

This research garnered interest from industry, where her study entitled “Changes in knee mechanics with systemic fatigue and soccer cleat stud shape appear to differ by sex” was selected as a finalist for the biannual Nike Footwear Research Award, presented at the Footwear Biomechanics Symposium in Osaka, Japan.

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Registration open for the Oregon Main Street Conference Oct. 4-6 SALEM, Ore. - “Idea to Implementation” is the theme of the 2023 Oregon Main Street Conference that will take place October 4-6 at multiple venues in downtown Independence.

The 2023 Oregon Main Street Conference looks at the “big picture” of why main street districts are so incredibly important to the health and well-being of local communities – physically, economically, and socially.

The conference theme, Idea to Implementation, reflects the innovation happening in Oregon Main Street organizations to think creatively about the issues and opportunities impacting their communities and then developing concrete programs and activities to bring about meaningful change.

The opening keynote will feature Mary Means who is best known for leading the team that created the National Main Street Center.

More than 1,600 towns and historic neighborhood corridors in 45 states have successfully used the Main Street Approach™ to bring people back to their historic cores. Mary is the author of Main Street’s Comeback and How It Can Come Back Again, published in 2020.

Also featured is Steve Patty, Ph.D. He spent over thirteen years as a professor and administrator in higher education before stepping out of the university context to work with organizations in the nonprofit and public sectors. For

the past two decades, he has been developing the capacity of agencies that work with people to design strategy, develop people, and evaluate impact.

Staff and volunteers of organizations focusing on downtown historic preservation and economic development, downtown business and property owners, government leaders, chamber of commerce professionals and volunteers, and others with an interest in the future of downtown will benefit from attending this conference.

“We are excited to bring together people from across Oregon who share a common passion for helping their historic downtowns thrive,” said Sheri Stuart, state coordinator of the Oregon Main Street Network.

“In working with our local partners, the Independence Downtown Association and the City of Independence, we’ve created an opportunity for people to experience a community that is a model of some of the best practices for enhancing their downtown while maintaining its sense of place while learning and networking with each other.”

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FOOTBALL from page 1B ently, I think the kids feel that.” Turner said.

The offense got a passing game going. The offensive line blocked well.

The Lions special teams saw two extra points converted and two failed two-point conversions by the Huskies. That’s a big difference between winning and losing this game.

But the Lions defense also came up big.

“We played zero coverage the whole night, with no free safety and straight man to man,” Turner said.

“They got us once, maybe twice. I don’t know how many passes they threw.

They threw it thirty-some-

thing times, but our defensive backs played a great game.”

While the Lions 2023 season hasn’t always been pretty, they are establishing a new brand.

“That’s the thing we are trying to change. Play hard. Be physical. I’m not sure physicality has been part of Cottage Grove football in the past five or six years. We are out to change that,” Turner continued.

What now for the Lions football program?

They will play a Cascade team tonight that is 3-1 and has been dominant in their wins. Turner was the head coach at Cascade

when they won the 2015 state championship. It will be a bit of a homecoming for him.

“Back to the drawing board tomorrow,” Turner said. “It will be difficult [in the Lions next game against Cascade] but I know I’ll be rooting for the blue and gold.”

The Lions will keep taking bites of the elephant.

Some bites will be big, in the form of winning games. Some bites will come by winning quarters of a game, some will be winning certain plays in games. Most bites will be taken in practice, away from the bright Friday night lights. Most will

be in the weight room or when players are studying the playbook.

“We are in uncharted territory. How do we follow up a win? Next week we are playing one of the top three or four teams in the state on their field.

That’s going to be a tremendous challenge. It’s a saying everybody says, we are not playing our opponent, we are playing ourselves. A faceless opponent” Turner said.

Herald White Stadium was electric following the team’s win against Sweet Home. Here’s to ringing that victory bell much more and building something new.

VOLLEY from page 1B Marshfield, who won the 4A state championship last year and again, appears to be one of the best teams in the state.

The Lions lost 3-0 but Ladd walked away encouraged.

“We fought right there with Marshfield, multiple times,” Ladd said.

“They’d get a few runs on us, and I think that’s why they ended up out playing us and winning the game. But we stuck with them, and we fought, and we walked away a better team.”

The Lions again had a tough test when they hosted the North Bend Bulldogs, another team that figures to be a top team in the 4A this season and is off to a hot start. But the Lions believed that they could be competitive.

“We are finally getting to the point where the girls are having confidence in the team, them as players and us as a program, where we are, and what we can accomplish,” Ladd said. “We recognize we are not the tallest, we recognize we are not hitting the hardest, we recognize that there are people who are faster and stronger than us. But we are working on those things, and it doesn’t mean we can’t compete with them.”

The Lions opened set one on fire. Cottage Grove built an early 11-7 lead against the Bulldogs.

Sophomore Taylor Bennett was off to a domi-

nant start with her hitting and the Lions were able to build a 19-14 advantage. However, senior Caitlin Miller got hurt late in the set and the Lions momentum was disrupted.

“We were up for most of that first set. One of our players got injured and we had to make a lineup change. We were unable to finish. We were up 23-19 at one point,” Ladd said.

“We didn’t come out as strong in the second set, we gave them quite a few points before we decided we really wanted to fight for it. Then we came back fighting but didn’t win that set. Then in the third set it was much of the same thing. But it all goes back to the same thing, our mental toughness and that confidence in ourselves. After losing two sets, they allowed themselves to lose a little bit of that confidence and it totally showed in

how we played that third set,” Ladd said.

Cottage Grove built an early 6-5 advantage in set two as Bennett continued her strong outing, but ultimately lost 17-25. Set three saw Cottage Grove serve well early and built a 5-2 lead but lost again in set three 17-25.

“We have talked a lot about mental toughness and that is what I definitely wanted to see from them,” Ladd added. “For them to not give up on themselves and to be fighting for the game no matter what. No matter who we are playing and what they are ranked, no matter how hard they are hitting, no matter how fast of an offense they are running. We own what we have control over, which is our own effort and energy. They did a great job of that. They didn’t let up, not for a single second.”

While the Lions were not able to get a win over

North Bend or Marshfield, the Lions volleyball program showed that they may be ready to take the next step as a team.

“We try to put pressure on them by sending balls over, even if it’s not a great swing or a hard hit, just continuing to put balls over the net puts pressure on them to make the error and to keep that off of us. They came out super strong doing that [against North Bend] and I think we surprised them a little bit. We shook them a little.”

The Lions traveled to the North Marion Invite last weekend and went 2-2 overall. Cottage Grove also played at Junction City and hosted Marist earlier this week, following The Sentinel’s time of print. Next up, the Lions play at the Creswell tournament tomorrow, September 30, and then host a rematch with Marshfield on October 5 at 6:30 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Catherine Bellinger has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of BRUCE E. BELLINGER, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08517.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Willamette NW Law Firm, LLC, 735 W. 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402, or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative‘s attorney.

DATED and first published: 09/29/2023. /s/ Catherine Bellinger, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: September 29, October 6 & 13, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Teresa D. Beleke has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Harold W. Beleke, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08335. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon 97477, or they may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative‘s attorneys. DATED and first published: September 22, 2023. /s/ Teresa D. Beleke. Personal Representative. Publication Dates: September 22, 29 & October 6, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN MAGLEBY FARNSWORTH CASE NO. 23PB08268 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROBBIN FARNSWORTH has been appointed as Personal Representative for the Estate of SUSAN MAGLEBY FARNSWORTH. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at 78485 Sunrise Canyon Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published December 22, 2021. /s/ Robbin Farnsworth, Personal Representative; /s/ Greg Freeze, OSB #086161, Attorney for Personal Representative.

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Successor Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the following information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: The Estate of Raymond A. Gregory, by and through Jeffery D. Gregory, Personal Representative of the Estate of Raymond A. Gregory Original Trustee & Address: George L. Derr, P.C., Attorney at Law, 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401 Successor Trustee & Address: Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness, & Wilkinson, P.C., 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, OR 97477 Beneficiary: Larry L. Given 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The property covered by the Trust Deed is real property and improvements thereon commonly known as 86737 Territorial Highway, Veneta, Oregon 97487, map and taxlot no. 18-05-18-00-00800, tax account no. 0749125, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the quarter section corner between Sections 7 and 18 of Township 18

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South, Range 5 West of the Willamette Meridian, running thence South 12.00 chains, thence West parallel to the North line of Section 18 for 36.45 chains to the center of the County Road, thence North 25° 05’ East along the center of the County Road 13.25 chains to the North line of Section 18 and thence East along the North line of said Section 18 for 30.84 chains to the place of beginning, all in Lane County, Oregon.

EXCEPT: Beginning at the quarter section corner between Section 7 and Section 18 of Township 18 South, Range 5 West of the Willamette Meridian, thence South 12 chains, thence West and parallel to the North line of Section 18, 36.45 chains to the center of the County Road, which is the True Point of Beginning of this description, thence East and parallel with the North line of Section 18, 450 feet to the point, thence North 300 feet to a point, thence West to the center line of the County Road, thence South 25° 05’ West along the center line of County Road to the place of beginning, all in Lane County, Oregon.

EXCEPTING all timber as conveyed to Willamette Industries by timber deed Recorded December 18, 1998, Reel 2496R, Reception No. 98101169, Lane County Oregon Records.

3. RECORDING. The recording information for the Trust Deed is: Date Recorded: August 16, 2019 Book and Page or Instrument No. 2019-035175 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay when due upon demand the indebtedness of a Promissory Note dated August 9, 2019 and secured by said Deed of Trust. As a result of Grantor’s default, Beneficiary declares all sums secured under said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable.

5. AMOUNT DUE. The sum owing on the Promissory Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Unpaid principal balance of $212,000.00, plus the cost of any advances by Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, plus foreclosure attorney fees and costs.

6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Successor Trustee hereby states that the above property will be sold to satisfy the obligations that the Deed of Trust secures.

7. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE. The sale will be held: Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m., Place: The reception area of the law firm of Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., located at 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon 97477 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. The right exists under ORS 86.778 to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by paying the entire amount then due, together with costs, trustee’s fees and attorney fees, and by curing any other default complained of in this notice of default, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale.

NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS Without limiting the Successor Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Successor Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in the manufacturing of 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.

CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION NOTICE The Successor Trustee (also referred to herein as “we” or “us”) is attempting to collect

a debt on behalf of the Beneficiary named in this Notice of Sale (also referred to as the „creditor“) and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This debt is owed to the creditor in the amount described in the notice. Under some circumstances, you may receive more than one copy of this notice.

Unless you dispute the validity of this debt, or any portion thereof, within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice, we will assume the debt to be valid. If you notify us in writing within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or (if applicable) a copy of a judgment against you and a copy of the verification or (if applicable) the judgment will be mailed to you. We will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the creditor named above, if you notify us in writing within 30 days after your first receipt of the original or a copy of this notice that you request such information.

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lance LeFever, Attorney, (541) 747-3354.

Dated September 15, 2023.

THORP, PURDY, JEWETT, URNESS & WILKINSON, P.C., By:/s/ Lance A. LeFever.

Lance A. LeFever, OSB# 993098, Its Secretary. Publication Dates: September 22, 29 & October 6, 2023.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Cheryl A. Reinhart has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of Benjamin Matthew Quady, deceased, in Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08163. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below to the personal representative c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Date of first publication: September 22, 2023.

Cheryl A. Reinhart, Personal Representative, c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440. Publication Dates: September 22, 29 & October 6, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE In the Matter of the Estate of: EVELYN ROSE CARDER, Deceased. Case No. 23PB07418 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James R. Carder has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 711 Country Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Personal Representative, the Court, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, K.C. Huffman. Dated and first published: September 15, 2023.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: James R. Carder, 646 Harriet Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Roy K. Stucky Estate No. 23PB07960 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 6, 2023, Jason Stucky has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 225 Oakway Center, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Date and First Published: September 15, 2023. by: GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. /s/ Greg Allen Hunt, Attorney at Law. Publication Dates: September 15, 22 & 29, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE‘S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 22-00167OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Dorothy J. Ashburn, as grantor, to Fidelity National title Ins co, as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, dated February 12, 2009, recorded February 18, 2009, in the records of Lane County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2009-007939, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Hogar Hispano, Inc., covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: Lot 16, Block 2, MOHAWK ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 12, page 28, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon APN: 17-03-25-3313900 Commonly known as: 1421 Parker St., Springfield, OR 97477 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor‘s failure to comply with the reverse mortgage requirements, if possible, or pay when due the following sums: TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $249,452.69 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immedia-

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tely due and payable, those sums being the following: 1.

The principal and interest remaining due and owing, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee‘s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiary’s efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid, including all sums that shall accrue through payoff.

Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the deed of trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on October 20, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, County of Lane, 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 curing any non-monetary default at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. In the alternative, or if cure of the non-monetary default is not an option, any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due, together with the costs, trustee‘s and attorney‘s fees by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to date last set for sale.

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irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer‘s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser‘s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary‘s Agent, or the Beneficiary‘s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right‘s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee‘s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee‘s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

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 TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY

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monly known as: 3727 Royal Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted

by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor‘s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $43,475.87 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $283,079.54 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which

became due on June 1, 2021, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee‘s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on October 30, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default

occurred), together with the costs, trustee‘s and attorney‘s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact NPP at (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. com. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word „grantor“ includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words „trustee“ and „beneficiary“ include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee‘s deed has been issued by Affinia Default Services, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer‘s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser‘s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary‘s Agent, or the Beneficiary‘s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right‘s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee‘s disclaimer

of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee‘s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

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 TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Affinia Default Services, LLC may be deemed to be a debt collector and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. File No.: 22-00119OR Dated: 06/13/2023 Affinia Default Services, LLC By: /s/ Samantha Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Foreclosure Processor Trustee’s Mailing Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone Number: (503) 836-3799 Trustee’s Physical Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 10151 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 490 Clackamas, OR 97015 Email: inquiries@affiniadefault.com NPP0436402 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 09/08/2023, 09/15/2023, 09/22/2023, 09/29/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE‘S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 22-00119OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Charles G. Caudell and Crystal A. Caudell, as grantor, to First American Title, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated January 15, 2020, recorded January 17, 2020, in the records of Lane County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2020-002740, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to loanDepot.com, LLC, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, FOURTH ADDITION TO BELLAIRE, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 22, PAGE 17, LANE COUNTY OREGON PLAT RECORDS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON. APN: 0417566 Com-

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By Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. – Except for modest visitor increases at a small percentage of iconic places, Instagram content is not resulting in more tourist traffic on public lands, according to a study by researchers at Oregon State University.

The findings, published in Land Economics, counter a common news media refrain that geotagged posts on social media are “ruining the great outdoors,” said Steve Dundas and Ashley Lowe Mackenzie of OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

The research also adds to the ongoing quest to understand the role social media plays in society, as well as to policy discussions around social media regulation, the scientists note.

“This has a number of interesting policy implications for public land managers,” said Dundas, associate professor of applied economics. “Access to information on the online activity for publicly managed areas could help administrators better understand visitor trends and behaviors to help steward these locations for current and future generations.”

Dundas and Lowe Mackenzie paired 18 years of visitation data to Oregon state parks with

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Geotagging means attaching geographic information to images, video or other content captured by smartphones or other GPS-enabled electronic devices. The information includes latitude and longitude coordinates, altitude and other data, making a potentially hard to find spot much easier for new visitors to locate.

The researchers found that the cumulative effect of “viral” content was associated with monthly visitor increases of about 4% at four of Oregon’s 50 state parks: Silver Falls in the Cascade foothills, Smith Rock in central Oregon, and Oswald West and Ecola on the coast.

Beyond that quartet of locations, the researchers saw no evidence that Instagram was having an effect on visitor traffic.

“During the 2010s, public lands across the United States experienced large visitation increases, which led to overcrowding of some parks,” said lead author Lowe Mackenzie, who completed her doctorate in applied economics this spring. “Some journalists accused social media, and in particular Instagram, of causing this increased visitation. The reason Instagram received

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Journalists created headlines about the public loving our parks to death with Instagram clearly labeled as the responsible party.”

But that rather simplistic storyline is largely inaccurate, Dundas said.

“Our paper finds that content on Instagram is not associated with increased visitation in most parks,” he said. “To the extent Instagram content and engagement do impact visitation to public lands, they don’t do so uniformly. Our results suggest locations with picturesque or iconic landscapes may be susceptible to impacts from social media because the content generated at those sites may become popular online and has the opportunity to spread to many new people.”

That is to say, it’s not just sharing photos with specific geographic info that makes a difference in how many visitors a spot receives – the photos have to receive high engagement.

“We found viral content uploaded and geotagged to Smith Rock, Silver Falls, Oswald West and Ecola state parks had a prolonged effect on increasing visitation at these

parks – not just an effect right after the contest was posted,” Lowe Mackenzie said. “Our research concentrated on the impacts of Instagram; however, other online sites that use engagement as a way to promote content could have had impacts as well – Twitter, Tiktok, AllTrails, YouTube, etc.”

Public land managers have a responsibility to protect habitats and ecosystem health while also facilitating the visitation and enjoyment of the lands they’re responsible for, Dundas notes. But management agencies are often underfunded and understaffed, meaning that big increases in visitation can lead to the degradation of both sensitive ecosystems and the visitor experience.

“Our results provide some insight into how land managers may be able to use social media to understand visitation trends and to be better prepared,” he said. “Social media represents a relatively new way for people to gather information and learn about new places.

This research represents a first step in trying to understand how this online information translates to offline behavior changes.”

A researcher collects samples of ground cover plants (Photo by Vishva Nalamalapu)

By Vishva Nalamalapu, technical support to grow College of Arts and them and more markets in which to sell them.

Sciences, UO Starting in 2019, Haring EUGENE, Ore. - and Marissa Lane-MasAmong the bright, leafy see, a master’s student in hazelnut trees of Dorris the Hallett lab, created Ranch, Jazz Dhillon toss- plots at two farms: Dorris es a PVC pipe frame into Ranch, a working hazelthe air. She kneels down nut orchard in Springfield where the pipe frame contained within a public lands, cuts all the plants in park, and an orchard near the frame, and puts them Keizer, Oregon, owned in a white bucket.

by Massee’s family. HarDhillon, the lab man- ing has 12 plots at Dorris ager for the Hallett Lab Ranch: four plots with no in the Department of Bi- cover crops, four with a ology and the Environ- commercial plant mix, mental Studies Program, and four with a native is collecting samples to plant mix. test a new, more sustainAfter Dhillon hands the able way to farm hazel- bucket to Haring, he sorts nuts. The lab is part of the the plants into weeds and UO’s College of Arts and the species they plantSciences. ed. He is observing feaNormally, there tures that are important wouldn’t be plants to cut. to farmers, such as the Hazelnut farmers in the weight of weeds and the United States intensively species he planted, the mow and apply pesticides number of pests, and the to their orchards to cre- amount of water in the ate smooth ground where soil. it’s easier to harvest nuts.

To adopt cover crops, Steve Haring, a postdoc- “there has to be some adtoral researcher in the vantage for the farmer,” Hallett Lab, is studying said Lynnea Lane, who what happens when cover co-owns the orchard near crops, such as native wild- Keizer. flowers, are used as beds While Haring is gatharound the trees. ering evidence that cover On other kinds of crops, especially native farms, cover crops have cover crops, are a more helped diversify ecosys- sustainable approach tems, store carbon in the for hazelnut orchards, it soil, attract pollinators, doesn’t make economic reduce weeds and retain sense for farmers yet. Paul water in the soil. And if Massee, who co-owns the they are mowed before Keizer orchard with Lane, harvest, they still leave said it’s still a work in smooth ground for farm- progress, and he is eager ers. to find out where it goes.

Oregon produces 99 “We do this to betpercent of hazelnuts in ter the industry in some the U.S., and more and way,” Massee said. “Will more farms in the Willa- it be a practice that we use mette Valley are shifting later on? I don’t know. to hazelnuts because they But if we don’t try, we’ll require less management never know.” than annual crops, with

Portland Trail Blazers visit the Grove

By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers organization made a visit to Cottage Grove last Friday, making the stop on their ‘Rip City Rally’ tour that also included stops in La Pine, Lakeview, Klamath Falls, Medford, and then concluded in Cottage Grove.

“We do this every September, we choose a week where we can hit five spots, they are cities than generally don’t have the proximity or the ability to get to Trail Blazer games or events in Portland,” said Lamar Hurd, who helped lead the event and is the Portland Trail Blazers television analyst.

“We want to get the chance to come out to them,” Hurd continued.

“It’s really important for us that Blazer fans know we view the Blazers as Oregon’s team, not just Portland’s team. We know that there are fans from all over the state as well as in Southwest Washington and beyond that watch the team. We want to be able to connect. During the season that’s just not something that we have the ability to do with an NBA schedule, so once this time of the year comes, we look forward to this.”

Hurd and other Trail Blazer representatives, including mascots Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur, along with Blazer dancers, appeared with Moda

Health representatives at local schools.

“We go to an elementary school, middle school, and a high school. What we try to do is at the elementary school we’ll do an assembly, which is more age appropriate. We have our mascot Blaze, he kind of runs the show and it’s just a really fun time and is also educational in partnership with Moda Health.” Hurd said.

Hurd also told The Sentinel, “They [Moda Health] are part of every single thing we do, from the fair that you see here, to the assemblies, to the P.E. takeovers that we do at middle schools, where we do basketball drills and also incorporate healthy lifestyle type things, to the career panel where you might even have a Moda Health representative along with Trail Blazer employees giving the kids information on how to chase their careers,” Following a busy day at local schools, the Rip City Rally concludes with a fair at a local location, in this case, it was held at Coiner Park in Cottage Grove from 4-6 p.m.

The fair also saw several local organizations such as South Valley Athletics, who were promoting their program at the event.

Blazers fans could also get their face painted, participate in a skill and threepoint challenge, see mascots Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur, and take photos with Blazer danc-

ers and the teams NBA Finals championship trophy from 1977.

“It’s vital for us to come out here and be relationship based and be able to allow people to ask questions and allow them to share their thoughts of last season, the upcoming season, and the draft picks,” Hurd said. “Fans are excited, so we like to be able to out here during these weeks and take advantage of the opportunity to be able to connect and hear from them.”

When asked what has made the Blazers stop in Cottage Grove unique for the team, Hurd said, “This might be the first one that I can remember where there are two full court basketball courts right next to the fair.”

“So not only is there bas-

ketball going on right next to it, also those kids can be a part of our skills competition as well as our threepoint contest. Now they have a chance to warm up before, which is something we don’t have at each stop.

That’s unique,” he added.

Several Trail Blazer players, including their 2023 first round draft pick, Scoot Henderson were seen at the Oregon Ducks football game against Colorado the following day, though no Trail Blazer players were at the Rip City Rally event.

The Portland Trail Blazers open the 2023 preseason on October 10, against the New Zealand Breakers at the Moda Center while the 2023-2024 regular season begins in Los Angeles, on October 25, against the Clippers.

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Lane Co. elections recognized for innovation in election security

LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Lane County Elections has been recognized by the National Association of Election Officials (NAEO) for its outstanding efforts to ensure the integrity and security of the democratic process.

“This award is a testament to our team’s tireless dedication to upholding the fundamental principles of democracy,” said County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky. “We are honored to be recognized for our innovative approaches to election security, and we remain committed to providing voters the utmost confidence in the integrity of our electoral process.”

Lane County Elections was recognized for three things designed to increase confidence in the elections process: access to a 24hour livestream of the Elections Office during every election; publishing an 8-step Mail Ballot Processing Guide; and publicizing a tentative schedule of mail ballot processing activities so people can fol-

low along with the process in real time. When used in concert, these three things empower observers to view the mail ballot process easily and meaningfully.

For upcoming elections, people interested in observing the process can access the livestream and other information at www.

LaneCountyOR.gov/ Elections. The livestream begins on the day ballots are mailed and continues until election certification is complete. Detailed information about election security in Lane County is also available on the Elections website.

The National Association of Election Officials (NAEO) is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the integrity of elections in the United States. Through collaboration, education, and recognition, NAEO supports election officials in their efforts to uphold the highest standards of election administration and security.

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Flynn Creek Circus brings all new show to Cottage Grove

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Internationally acclaimed Flynn Creek Circus returns to Cottage Grove with a super star line up in their all new show, ‘Desert Myth!’

Come enjoy the spectacle under the big top tent at Bohemia Park, October 6 through 8.

Featuring wild stunts and mind blowing skills, ‘Desert Myth’ is an acrobatic thrill ride that draws on a rich history of traditional folklore. Flynn Creek Circus’ distinctive presentation marked by high comedy, modern creativity and playful absurdity promises to exceed expectations.

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Creek Circus also presents the wildly popular ‘Adults Only Show’ boasting outrageous acts, dark comedy and an infamous party atmosphere at selected showtimes.

Spectators for all showings are invited to the tent to experience the magic up to 40 minutes before each show. The event will offer beer, wine and light concession for purchase

and include a 15 minute intermission during the two hour show.

Tickets for Flynn Creek Circus are now available for purchase online at flynncreekcircus.com. Individual ticket prices start at $23, or table reservation options start at $84 for two attendees. Early booking is encouraged for this highly anticipated event.

Oregon’s ERDC program prompts waitlist SALEM, Ore. - Today, the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) announced they will pause Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program

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COTTAGE GROVE

Follow the Nomad as he journeys into an imaginative desert land looking for an oasis. The Tourist, The Cacti, and the Vultures are some of the colorful characters he meets along the way. This lighthearted, comedic tale reflects a thirst for truth in a desolate land of well meaning ‘mis-guides.’

World renown circus artists from Ukraine, Canada and the United States will captivate audiences of all ages. Flynn Creek Circus’ enchanting performances dazzle with unforgettable, animal-free entertainment.

In addition to the family friendly showings Flynn

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enrollment and open a waitlist due to increased demand and limited funding. Families who believe they are eligible for ERDC should apply

by November 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Families currently receiving ERDC support will continue to receive benefits after November 3, 2023.

Enrollment in the ERDC program, which is funded by both federal and state investments, has grown by 52% in the 2021-2023 biennium due to expansions in family eligibility and program improvements. Enrollment has grown 22% in the last two months alone due to changes that include lower copays, enrollment-based pay for childcare providers, opening the program to non-working students, extending eligibility timeframes, and minimizing the number of reasons a family may lose their ERDC benefits.

Families with specific needs outlined in Oregon rule can still enroll in ERDC after the waitlist is implemented: • Families recently or currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) will still be able to enroll in ERDC. • Families will also bypass the waitlist if they are referred by the Child Welfare division of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) or are reapplying for ERDC within two months of benefits ending.

• Families currently receiving ERDC will continue to receive benefits after November 3, 2023.

“Every family should have access to affordable childcare options, and there has been a lot of great work done to ex-

pand eligibility for this important program,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “This means we need more state funding for ERDC – at least $50 million more this biennium – if we’re going to meet the demand for childcare assistance across the state. There have been productive conversations with legislative leaders about addressing the funding gap in the next session.”

“The Employment Related Day Care program is working better for families, which is a really good thing,” said Alyssa Chatterjee, director of DELC, the new state agency that began overseeing ERDC on July 1, 2023. “The successful expansion and improvement of the program has demonstrated what families already know: Oregonians depend on childcare to keep our economy running. When we invest in early education and childcare, we invest in families and our current workforce while simultaneously investing in our collective future.

We are working closely with the Legislature to identify more funding and are focused on connecting families to other available programs in the meantime.”

ERDC currently supports about 14,000 families across the state in paying for childcare.

Families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level (e.g., up to $5,000 per month for a family of four) pay a small copay based on income and can enroll with

a provider that accepts ERDC. Once more funding becomes available and enrollment drops to a sustainable level, families will be selected from the waitlist based on the date they were added.

The first to apply will be the first selected for eligibility screening and potential enrollment. Once a family is selected from the waitlist, they will receive a notice inviting them to apply for ERDC within 45 days. The waitlist is likely to be in place for at least 18 months, depending on the level of investment and the rate at which families leave the program.

DELC will provide regular updates to families added to the waitlist.

Families can apply for ERDC by November 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. in the following ways: • Visit Benefits.Oregon.gov • Go to their local office • Call 1-800-699-9075 Families who need support paying for childcare after November 3, 2023 are encouraged to reach out to 211 or their local Early Learning Hub to apply for other affordable, high-quality childcare and early learning programs through DELC, such as Preschool Promise and Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten.

Families with specific needs listed above can still enroll after November 3, 2023 and will not be affected by the waitlist. Go to Oregon.gov/ DELC/ERDC to learn more.

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Governor Kotek announces Funding for Rural Counties in Homelessness Response SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek announced funding allocations to counties within Oregon’s Balance of State Continuum of Care as part of her homelessness state of emergency, as well as the specific outcomes attached to these emergency dollars.

The funding comes from House Bill 5019, approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Kotek in response to her homelessness state of emergency. The bill, among other allocations, included $26.1 million to rehouse people experiencing homelessness and expand shelter capacity in the 26 rural counties that make up the Balance of State Continuum of Care.

This funding aims to reduce the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness by adding at least 100 new shelter beds and rehousing at least 450 households by June 30, 2025.

“Homelessness is a crisis in both urban and rural communities throughout Oregon,” Governor Kotek said. “In many conversations during my 36-county listening tour, Oregonians have repeatedly emphasized the need for more shelter capacity and rehousing services in their communities. This funding, tied to specific outcomes, will make a measurable impact in addressing this crisis in rural Oregon.

And we can’t stop here

– I will keep pushing for concrete solutions that will support community needs going forward.”

The following funding amounts are based on many factors, including the appropriation made available by the Legislature, detailed plans that local communities submitted, and a distribution formula developed by the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department: • Baker, Grant, Union and Wallowa counties: $1.2 million to rehouse at least 33 households • Benton County: $2.4 million to add at least 50 shelter beds and rehouse at least 31 households • Clatsop County: $3.8 million to add at least 80 shelter beds and rehouse at least 33 households • Columbia County: $867,453 to rehouse at least 20 households • Coos County: $1.9 million to add at least 8 shelter beds and rehouse at least 32 households • Curry County: $594,000 to rehouse at least 14 households • Douglas County: $1.4 million to rehouse at least 34 households • Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler counties: $2.1 million to add at least 25 shelter beds and rehouse at least 40 households • Harney and Malheur counties: $1.3 million to rehouse at least 34 households • Hood River, Sherman and Wasco and counties: $1.9 million

to add at least 34 shelter beds and rehouse at least 29 households • Josephine County: $2 million to add at least 16 shelter beds and rehouse at least 31 households • Klamath and Lake counties: $1.4 million to rehouse at least 38 households • Lincoln County: $856,178 to add at least 70 shelter beds and rehouse at least 16 households • Linn County: $1.9 million to add at least 30 shelter beds and rehouse at least 32 households • Tillamook County: $769,404 to add at least 20 shelter beds and rehouse at least 12 households • Yamhill County: $1.3 million to add at least 14 shelter beds and rehouse at least 21 households Communities established 16 Local Planning Groups with designated leads to coordinate and create a plan to achieve the outcomes.

Local Planning Groups are made up of experts from local governments, non-profits, and people with lived experience of homelessness. These groups will be responsible for the implementation of funds to help move individuals and families into housing stability.

Local Planning Groups submitted 29 shelter projects for consideration, with a total request of over $37 million.

The CG Lions XC ladies took 2nd place last Sunday at the NW Classic.

It’s the first time the full team has raced together, and the work is far from over. (Photo by Cottage Grove Yearbook)

Governor Kotek sets vision for Early Literacy Educator Prep Council SALEM, Ore — Governor Tina Kotek on Monday joined the first meeting of the Early Literacy Educator Prep Council to set her vision for the work ahead, which is aimed at raising the bar on elementary educator preparation for reading and writing instruction.

“There is no question that our reading proficiency rates are unacceptable and that we have more work to do to help children learn to read so they can read to learn. We must be determined and focused in this work,” Governor Kotek said. “Even before I came into this office, I heard from parents that children are not receiving consistent reading and writing instruction from school to school. How we prepare new educa-

tors is key to a sustainable solution.”

Governor Kotek then outlined the following vision for the council to strive toward: • Each child must have access to consistent, culturally responsive, and research-aligned literacy instruction.

• All parents and caregivers must be supported as full partners in their children’s literacy development, starting at birth; and • Every elementary teacher prepared in an Oregon educator prep program must leave knowing how to teach and assess reading and writing in developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and research-aligned ways.

The Council is made up of 20 members, in-

cluding teachers, principals, representatives from education preparation programs, early literacy experts, and bipartisan appointments from the Oregon House and Senate.

The Governor signed Executive Order 23-12 in May to form the Council, directing it to develop recommendations for strengthening standards that the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) uses to approve elementary educator preparation programs and license elementary educators.

A recording of the first meeting can be found here. https://www.youtube. com/live/DnQir7BBez0?si=-R-xp7c6Pwqb7Bp4