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Spending on health care in Oregon soars 40% in eight years, report says By Lynne Terry Oregon Capital Chronicle

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The cost of health care continues to increase in Oregon, forcing residents to dig into their savings, forgo care and rack up medical debt, according to a state report. The state spent about $31 billion on health care in 2021, according to a study released Thursday by the Oregon Health Authority. That averages out to households spending 22% of their budget on insurance premiums, prescription drugs and over-the-counter items – or nearly $8,000 a year per person. That marks a 40% increase since 2013, when residents spent just over $5,600 a year on health care, the report said. But on a yearly basis, costs only rose 3.5% between 2020 and 2021, close to a state target, the report found. In 2019, the legislature established a program to curb skyrocketing health care costs. As part of that program, which monitors yearly spending and prices and produces reports like this one, officials set a limit on the growth in health care cost at 3.4% a year between 2021 and 2025 and 3% from 2026 to 2030. The report found that rising costs have affected some communities more than others, with those earning the least hit the hardest. It is based on a statewide survey, along with other data. A survey showed that about one-third of Oregonians struggled to pay their medical bills in 2021, with some people racking up credit card debt, diving into savings, borrowing money or not paying for necessities like food, housing, or utilities. And 13% had to deal with a collection agency. The report showed a demographic split among those who used all their savings on medical bills: 18% of Latinos were in that camp along with 16% of Indigenous people, while 9% of white residents depleted their savings. Though Oregon has a relatively high health insurance rate – just over 95% – the study said that an estimated two out of five residents were unObituaries — A2 Opinion — A4 Sports — B1 Classifieds — B4-5

derinsured and that 7% did not have medical care they needed because they couldn’t afford it. “The data clearly show that high healthcare costs lead directly to delayed care,” the Oregon Health Authority said in a release. “Approximately one-third of Oregon adults surveyed said they skipped needed dental care, delayed going to a doctor or avoided care due to costs. One in four adults said they skipped doses of medicine or did not fill a prescription due to the expense.” One of the biggest culprits is the cost of health insurance premiums, which continue to rise. In 2021, a single person paid about $7,400 a year in premiums, the report found, while family plans rose to $20,900 – both rising by about a third since 2013. People who normally would not be affected by rising health care costs earned 138% or less of the federal poverty level in 2021: $17,600 annually for a single person and $36,200 for a family of four. The 138% mark is the maximum income requirement for Medicaid. Known as the Oregon Health Plan, it’s free. Members don’t pay premiums, deductibles, or copayments. But the study found that many low earners struggled to pay their medical bills. It’s not clear why they didn’t sign up for Medicaid. When asked, more than 40% of those without health insurance said they didn’t sign up because they were concerned about the high cost of coverage. Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics, and policy. We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, what’s happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. Follow them @OrCapChronicle on Twitter and OrCapChronicle on Facebook or online at: https:// oregoncapitalchronicle. com

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Floodplain Map Revision City staff saves serious cash for local property owners By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - In a David vs. Goliath-like scenario, City Planner Eric Mongan was highly praised at the August 28 City Council meeting for his determined effort to challenge the preliminary Central Lane County flood map created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The proposed map identified 710 structures within the City of Cottage Grove that would be included in the floodplain and protected by a mandated flood insurance policy. In contrast, the current FEMA map only identifies 76 structures. Realizing the huge increase in the number of

“This is really good for our community.” City Planner Eric Morgan ‘optimistic’ after a deep dive into CG’s historical data and photos. (Courtesy Photo) properties included in into data and historical of the water downstream FEMA’s computer mod- photos for the last 100 from the dams would el, Mongan decided to do years of where flooding remain within the river some research to appeal occurred, before and after channels. to the accuracy of the pro- the dams were built. He The last flooding event also asked the U.S. Army was in 1996-97 where posed map. Planning and Develop- Corps of Engineers to sub- there was some limited ment staff did a deep dive mit its data showing most See MAP page 3A

Community unites to protect land from fires By Jennifer Ferraez Row River Fire Response, and Chaplain of the Dorena Grange DORENA, Ore. - Last month, three large fires quickly erupted just east of the towns of Cottage Grove and Dorena, igniting the Brice Creek, Dinner, and Grizzly Fires, and filling the area with thick smoke for days: instilling dread in the hearts of many citizens. Private and public land were at risk, as well as historic structures at Musick Guard Station and Fairview Lookout. On August 30, Northwest Incident Management Team 12 assumed command. This interagency group composed of federal, state, and local

organizations includes the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Department of Interior, and several municipal departments of Oregon and Washington. After the fire situations were assessed, resources were ordered for “Preparedness Level 5,” the highest level of wildland fire activity. This allowed for further federal resources to be called to the scene. Firefighters from all over the country, including Utah, California, and Arizona came to support the effort, totaling 586 personnel. The Dorena Grange offered its space as an Incident Command Center and a generous private landowner on See FIRES page 3A

Chipping at Brice Creek - Firefighters have been chipping at the Brice Creek Fire, with views of the smoke from the lookout on Sept. 9. Smoke coming up from the timber are interior smokes where activity had a slight uptick due to the warming and drying weather conditions. (Photo by MS Murphy)

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U.S. DOE announces design challenge winners, includes Aprovecho

WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and the Alliance for Green Heat, is excited to announce the winning teams for the Wood Heater Design Challenge (WHDC), offering a total of $120,000 in prize funds. Congratulations to Davidon Industries from Warwick, Rhode Island, which won the first-place prize of $40,000 for its ingenuity in developing the next generation of efficient and clean energy wood heater technologies. The judges unanimously agreed that Davidon’s mechanically automated, combustion-air control technology for cordwood heaters demonstrated consistent performance, min-

imal energy input requirements, and a high potential for commercialization. Aprovecho Research Center, from Cottage Grove, Oregon, came in second place and won $25,000 with a novel burn pot, airflow configuration, and sensor package for pellet heaters. Kleiss Engineering from Cloverdale, Indiana, won the $10,000 third-place prize with a smart wood stove heater with advanced control valves, minimal power constraints, and cost-effective manufacturing design. “Embracing innovation allows us to challenge existing norms, push boundaries, and discover new solutions that can reshape the entire industry,” said Dr. Valerie Sarisky-Reed, Director of BETO. “Wood stove research is part of DOE’s overall strategy to develop affordable bioenSee DOE page 3A

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Speed limit reduced along sections of London Road near Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - 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. Several community members testified in support of Lane County’s request, expressing concern regarding people driving too fast on London Road. The new, lower speed limits are: • South 6th Street, from I-5/Goddard Lane to Latham Road (45 MPH)

• London Road • From Latham Road to Hootens Corner Road (45 MPH) • From Hootens Corner Road to Williams Creek Loop (50 MPH) These were the only locations approved based on Oregon’s speed setting rules. The new speeds take effect once the signs are posted in the coming weeks. “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.” In addition to posting signs reflecting the new, lower speed limits, Lane County will enhance the recommended speed signs around curves. Curve speeds signs are lower than the posted speed limit based on engineering that shows how fast

a vehicle can safely travel through the curve without leaving the roadway. Lane County will also be working on more traffic enforcement. Traffic fines are doubled within the first seven miles of London Road based on its Safety Corridor designation. The fees are intended to make people think twice about speeding. They do not generate enough revenue to support enforcement activities, which are primarily funded by grants for officers willing to work overtime shifts.

Oregon Lifeline provides phone or Internet assistance to qualifying households

SALEM, Ore. – In celebration of National Lifeline Awareness Week, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding Oregonians about Lifeline, a federal and state government program that provides discounted or free phone or high-speed internet service to qualifying low-income households. Oregon Lifeline is currently offering a monthly discount up to $15.25 for phone service or $19.25

per month for high-speed internet service through participating service providers. Lifeline also offers free wireless voice minutes and data service from Access Wireless where coverage is available. Oregon residents on federally recognized Tribal lands may qualify

for an additional $25 discount each month. “We encourage eligible Oregonians to take advantage of Oregon Lifeline services,” said Megan Decker, PUC Chair. “This program helps our community stay connected with family and friends and provides access to local emergency services, healthcare, jobs, education, among other important resources.” Oregonians receiving benefits from select pub-

lic assistance programs such as Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may qualify for Oregon Lifeline, which is limited to one person per household for either the discounted or free service. For additional information about Oregon Lifeline, call 800-848-4442, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or view details online at: lifeline. oregon.gov.

Public agencies to auction surplus vehicles and equipment LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Each year Lane County auctions vehicles because of age or mileage. Lane County Fleet Services will conduct a public, openbid (with proxy bidding) auction from Thursday, September 21, to Saturday, September 23. Bids must be submitted online and will be received until Saturday, September 23, at 12:00 p.m. All bids start with a minimum set amount. Vehicles may be previewed before the sale by visiting http://fleetauction. lanecounty.org. In-person viewing is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on

Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday during the course of the auction. Test drives are not available. Examples of some of the items included in the auction are: mowers, dump trucks, pickups and chassis, cars, trucks, SUVs, Road repair equipment, trailers, generators and compressors, and a lot more! Proceeds go to the replacement fund that helps offset the cost to buy replacement vehicles. Lane County Fleet Services is located at 3040 North Delta Highway in Eugene.

All bids must be submitted online at fleetauction. lanecounty.org. No faxed, voice or paper bids will be accepted. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Discover) cashier’s checks, money order or certified check made payable to Lane County Department of Finance. Personal checks for $50 or less are also accepted. Full payment is due within 48 hours of notification. This is the twenty-fourth year Lane County Fleet Services and other municipalities have combined their auctions to

reduce the cost of disposing of surplus equipment. This auction is a partnership among Lane County, Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), the City of Eugene, Rainbow Water District, Homes for Good, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and others. Lane County makes no warranties or guarantees and will not be held responsible for advertising errors or omissions. All equipment is offered to other municipalities before the public and therefore is subject to prior sale.

University launches American Sign Language Certificates for professionals MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University Board of Trustees unanimously approved two undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language studies, which are the first in the region. Both certificates, one beginner and the other intermediate, were developed in response to the state and region’s request for competencies in ASL to meet workforce demands. The beginner certificate will enhance students’ basic comprehensive and expressive ASL skills and consists of 18 credits, including three courses in American Deaf Culture and American Deaf History. “ASL is the third most used language in the United States, and Western Oregon University has a long history of successful ASL language instruction,” said Mark Girod, Dean of Western’s College of Education. “Adding these certificates will ensure more professionals have language competence to serve our local communities.” The intermediate certifi-

cate is a 34-credit program that consists of six courses in visual-gestural communication, fingerspelling, American Deaf Culture, and American Deaf History. This curriculum helps individuals incorporate

comprehension, expressive skills, and knowledge in the history and culture of the Deaf community into their studies and careers. Both certificate programs are available at Western Oregon Univer-

sity in Monmouth and at Western’s Salem campus. Both programs are offered in-person and online. Learn more about Deaf Studies & Professional Studies at: https://wou. edu/dsps/

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November 5, 1946 – August 23, 2023 He enjoyed coaching little league baseball in Chino, California for 20 years, helping build the park for the kids of Chino National Little League to play baseball at, and umpiring baseball. Kenneth Hornick was born in Michigan in 1946, he went to his LORD on August 23, 2023.

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niece Sandy Vanus helped care for him with his wife Barbara. He was a gently soul, who was kind, giving, and oh yeah the stories he told folks about LAPD would light up the room. He always joked that my mom Violet McKnight would be waiting for him at the gates of heaven with those Marines and his dog Bruno, to make sure he got in okay. There will be NO services, as it was his wish to be cremated. If you wish to make any donation, please send them in his name to

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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 | 3A FIRES from page 1A Sharps Creek offered a hay field for the Fire Camp. Many other private citizens offered their support, including offering Wi-Fi internet connection. Heather Appelhof and her team of Public Information Officers shared that the areas surrounding Cottage Grove and Dorena have not ever seen fires of this magnitude. A number of factors determined these fires to be a high risk to the wellbeing of the area. In general, across the western U.S., wildfire season is lasting longer and becoming more extreme, starting earlier in the spring and into the fall. Fire activity is typically lasting 75 days longer than it was 40 years ago. Because of MAP from page 1A flooding. FEMA considered it to be a 100-year flood event and staff included information detailing how it actually affected the community. The preliminary updated maps were published 18 months ago for public review. City staff held an open house and invited impacted property owners to learn more about the process and potential appeal. On April 19, the City filed its appeal. On June 8, FEMA acknowledged receipt of the appeal and said it would evaluate the data and issues raised. If warranted, the federal agency would revise the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and its Flood Insurance Study report. The City would receive copies of the revised map for review. FEMA staff would not issue a letter of final determination and would delay the process until the matter was resolved. Floods are unpredictable and occur naturally almost anywhere under the right conditions. Flood risk continually changes, and flood maps are one tool communities use to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding and can use these maps for long-range planning to guide and protect future development.

this, wildfire suppression costs are increasing. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, between 1983 and 1992, wildfires burned an average of 2.7 million acres per year. The current 10year average for acres burned is about 6.8 million acres burned. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Northwest Incident Management Team 12, which was born out of the National Interagency Fire Center. The NIFC began in Boise, Idaho as the Boise Interagency Fire Center (BIFC) in 1965, after the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Weather Service saw the need to work together to reduce the duplication of services,

cut costs, and coordinate national fire planning and operations. This grew into what we know today as the National Interagency Fire Center to more accurately reflect its national mission. When asked what average citizens could do to prevent and mitigate fire, Appelhof shared that people need to be “fire adaptive”—protecting their properties by creating “defensible space” and following tips for wildfire prevention. She also agreed that it would be helpful for the community of Dorena to have a fire district nearby, responding quickly to fires in the area, and be a part of a coordinated Incident Command System (ICS).

A flood map shows how likely an area is to flood. There is no such thing as a “no-risk zone”, but some areas have a lower or moderate risk. Updates to flood maps are a collaboration between local governments and FEMA. Every community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has a floodplain administrator (Mongan) who works with FEMA during the mapping process. FEMA provides the technology and relies on community leaders to share local knowledge and plans to make the maps as accurate as possible. The map update process involves FEMA staff and the floodplain administrator working with local engineers and surveyors to collect data. Community members provide information to help local officials better understand how water drains in their area. FEMA then works with local experts and combines the data into a computer model that is used to create the updated flood map. The preliminary flood maps are then available for review. Cities, counties, and impacted property owners have 90 days to submit technical data to support an appeal to the map’s findings.

DOE from page 1A ergy technologies and convert our nation’s renewable resources into fuels, power, products and in this case, more efficient wood stoves for homeowners.” The WHDC brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry, showcasing innovative advancements in wood heater technology. All the teams demonstrated novel approaches that pushed the technology boundaries of automating wood heaters. With further development and optimization, these technologies have the potential to support the next generation of cleaner wood heaters. There are an estimated 12.5 million homes in the United States that use wood or pellets for space heating, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. For decades, wood heater

According to the FEMA website, Congress established the NFIP on Aug. 1, 1968, and modifies it as needed. FEMA manages the program that enables property owners and renters, in participating communities, to purchase insurance against flood losses in exchange for those communities adopting and enforcing regulations to reduce flood damage. In the Community Rating System, the City of Cottage Grove maintains a Class 16 standing, which allows people who carry a flood insurance policy to get a 20-percent premium reduction. Policygenus. com analyzed data released by FEMA last spring and determined current flood insurance premiums average $939 per year or $78 per month. Rates can be higher based on a property’s location and elevation. Mongan participated in a Zoom meeting last month with FEMA staff and consultants to discuss what the next steps will be. They said between the city’s comments and the new data supplied by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a new preliminary map will be ready for review in about 18 months and followed by a 30-day comment period. “I’m pretty optimistic the new data will benefit

city residents,” Mongan told the council. “The proposed 710 structures that would’ve been added to the floodplain and required to carry flood insurance will now be a significantly smaller number on the modified map. This is really good for our community.” The Central Lane Floodplain Maps include Cottage Grove, Creswell, Eugene, Springfield, and unincorporated Lane County. He said the City of Creswell contracts with him to manage its floodplain. He added, “I’m pretty hopeful to get a preliminary draft of the updated

technology has enabled this country to reduce fossil fuel dependence and it remains a vital way for middle- and low-income households to affordably heat with a low carbon, renewable fuel. The WHDC spurs development of more efficient wood heater technology that is lower in emissions for America’s renewable energy future. Aprovecho, Davidon, and Kleiss were selected from nine teams competing at the

Wood Heater Technology Slam in September 2022. Teams pitched new wood stove ideas to retailers, the public, and experts, who assessed which stoves were the most innovative, efficient, and offered the greatest market potential. The three finalist teams moved forward to the testing phase of the competition, which was held this past spring at BNL in Upton, New York.

map in the next four-tosix months to get a good idea of what we can expect. This will allow our development staff to start working on the other longrange planning projects we want to do.” Public Works & Development Director Faye Stewart said he was pleased with the outcome of the appeal. “I’m glad we took the time to ferret out our concerns of why we didn’t think the map was accurate,” Stewart told the Council. “Eric’s thought process, who he engaged in the appeal and his diligence resulted in FEMA’s reconsideration.”

The Mayor and Council members congratulated Mongan on his hard work and determination that resulted in a FEMA response that is rarely done. Councilor Alex Dreher noted FEMA reconsidering the redrawing of its map was major news. “It will save our residents a lot of money and they will never know you did this,” Dreher told him. “Knowing the intricacies of the system, this is a good example of how you can really effectively advocate. It is very rare for FEMA to actually reconsider a map. Thank you for your advocacy and diligence.”

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4A | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: GSANTANA@CGSENTINEL.COM / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.” — Thomas Jefferson (1800)

LETTERS (Editor’s Note: Submissions are always welcome as part of our goal to encourage community discussion and exchange of perspectives.)

Bring Home Deported Vets Sentinel Editor, My brother lives in Baja and runs an office that has been trying to get the Deported Veterans home for almost 20 years. He has tried all of the political processes of getting Congress to submit bills only to see them die on the vine from apathy. He is trying to initiate an old fashion letter drive. This is my letter sent to my President at his address: Dear Mr. President, I have your back. I voted for you. I’m asking you to do your sworn oath duty to serve and protect our nation. As Commander in Chief, it is your responsibility to care for all those under your command who took the same oath to serve and protect. In our nation’s history many who took the oath were not born here and served with honor. Today there are thousands of soldiers, although not being born on our nation’s soil, took the same oath, served Honorably, and have been banished from living and healthcare in the same country they served and bled for. Left behind because of paperwork and petty politics. Many have died waiting to return. Only when dead are they allowed back home. End this travesty and injustice to our nation’s warriors. Bring all Deported Veterans home. One stroke of your executive pen is all it takes to do your sworn duty. Sincerely and losing

patience,

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Pressing Thoughts for a Unifying Plan

Sentinel Editor, When we first met in your office you expressed interest in visiting. I don’t press invitations, nevertheless I think it would be beneficial to share some thoughts. The current recall initiative is worth examining, not so much because of the enigma of its rationale but, importantly, because it brings into focus the pivotal point where the future quality of life, that intangible thing, is demanding a unifying plan of action. Four things are happening: when is that there will soon be a new or interim City manager, the second is that a contentious issue is disturbing the normal indifference of residence, the third important factor is demographics; there is an influx of new residence resulting from housing developments, which will have significant economic / financial and social impact and the fourth is the aging out residence unable to adjust to the trauma of losing a timber base livelihood. City government has, with a few notable exceptions, coped well, with budgetary constraints, with practical priorities like infrastructure, essential services like water, sanitation, policing, leisure activities and zoning despite the constraints of state and federal mandates. But there has been consistent failure to deal effectively with social economic priorities. Poor information will inhibit needed action. The intelligent use of media is cru-

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Division Over Recall Effort Sentinel Editor, During the August 28 meeting of the Cottage Grove City Council, Mayor Candace Solesbee stated her position on the current effort to recall three of the city’s Councilors. She said that she had struggled over the issue and was encouraged to follow her heart. Mayor Solesbee declared herself as neither opposed to nor supportive of the recall effort. What will the targeted Councilors think of her lack of well-deserved support? The recall attempt is based on one person’s dissatisfaction with how certain City Councilors have responded to and voted on matters of his concern. Should his concerns predominate over those of others? Does he understand the city’s legal obligations and responsibilities to all of its citizens? I don’t think so.

He has a legal right to file for a recall, but it should be opposed. The City Councilors targeted for recall have not been accused of any legal, ethical, or moral failures, such as failing to disclose campaign expenditures or not recusing themselves from voting on matters that might benefit them. They have shown themselves to be above reproach, distinguished and duly elected. Mayor Solesbee should be opposing the recall and supporting the Councilors. Working well together as elected representatives for the benefit of the citizens of Cottage Grove is imperative. The recall effort has already caused division and backlash within our community. This is a very serious matter, not a fashion show. For the Mayor to declare as she did, is a demonstration of a lack of forthrightness, fortitude, and solidarity with the Council and leadership. A further effort at the highest level of city leadership needs to be made to ensure good decision making, unity and harmony within our local government and among citizens of the community that we all love so much. May it be so. — Duane Raley, Cottage Grove, Ore.

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LORANE COUNTRY NEWS By Lil Thompson For The Sentinel LORANE, Ore. - All reports came in that last week was a great first week Of school for all grades in the district. Sports are underway. If you are not participating, then go cheer them on.

Share your school spirit. Lorane Grange will have their next dessert and bingo on October 7, at 7 p.m. Too many members could not make it in September. Of course, the big Blackout Jackpot is a nice amount. Share the information with friends and neighbors.

Please everyone, be alert as you drive the roads in Lorane and Crow. Watch for students along the road in the morning, getting off the bus in the afternoon or evening. Let’s keep everyone safe! Just PLEASE slow down in Lorane and on Old Lorane Road!

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Oil, Money, Lies, and Scandal in the Grove COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Come to the Cottage Grove Historical Society’s presentation on Saturday, September 16th to hear the scandalous story of Reverend David “Oily” Olsen and the fraud that he perpetrated on the good people of our town 100 years ago. Yes, the story of Mt David oil well is replete with villain’s, heroes, and a gullible public. Get the whole sordid tale from Steve Williamson. At the Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E Gibbs, Saturday, Sept. 16, begins at 10 a.m. Coffee and snacks will be available.

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Cottage Grove City Update National Preparedness Month Weekly Recap This week the City posted information for National Preparedness Month about wildfire smoke and Air Quality Index (AQI), as well as phone applications for staying informed about the AQI. If you liked a post or downloaded an app and came down to City Hall, Community Development Department, at 400 E. Main Street, you received and/ or were entered into a raffle in order to receive emergency preparedness prizes. It is the intent of the City to help its residents be prepared and stay informed so that we can all remain safe in the face of any emergency. So, if you would like to join us, be sure to tunein to the City’s Facebook page at: https://www. facebook.com/CityofCottageGroveOR/. Yard of the Week This week the Yard of the Week is located at 1775 Anthony Avenue. Thank you for the great nomination. The 26th season of the Yard of the Week is winding down, only three more weeks left. So be sure to get

those nominations turned in at the Chamber of Commerce or City Hall. Rip City Rally Join Blaze the Trail Cat, Douglas Fur, and the Blazer Dancers as they come to Coiner Park on Friday, September 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for the annual Rip City Rally. The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda will be bringing big Blazers energy and family fun as they prepare for the tip off of the 2023-24 season. The Rip City Rally fair is free and there will be contests, games, giveaways. August 2023 Building Inspection Services Report For the month of August, the Building Division of the Public Works & Development Department issued 41 permits and performed 132 inspections in Cottage Grove. In Creswell 23 permits were issued and 29 inspections were performed. In Veneta, 22 permits were issued, one for a new single-family home, and 62 inspections were performed. In Coburg 10 permits were issued and 101 inspections were performed. Staff reSee CITY page 6B

2023 Lane Electric scholarship winners include CG students

Meghan Hawley By Craig Reed LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Lane Electric Cooperative has again recognized students in its service territory for their past work and their future goals. Five students— Kirsten Deedon, Garett Foglio, Meghan Hawley, Trapper Roat and Kalee Walter— were awarded Lane Electric scholarship certificates at a recent co-op meeting. The scholarships help with their college and trade school tuition and fees. Meghan Hawley Recipient of $4,500 scholarship to attend Lane Community College, Meghan, a 2023 graduate of Cottage Grove High School, will take prerequisite classes at Lane Community College (LCC)

Aqua Lions new coach a familiar name

By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The Cottage Grove Lions water polo season is now underway, and the team has hired a familiar name from the past to continue building towards its ultimate goal. “Our goal is to win a state championship,” Shane Dye said. “That is what I am going to try and do.” Dye was hired not only as the Aqua Lions new water polo coach but will also serve as the swim coach and manager of the Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center. Dye, who is a Cottage Grove High School Alumni, was announced as the Lions new coach in June. He comes in after long-term coach Tyson Pilling and the school parted ways. “I’m back, after 29 years,” Dye said enthusiastically. “I used to be the coach from 1987 to 1994 for water polo and I was the assistant swimming coach here as well.” Dye was the assistant swim coach under Bud Taylor from 1986 to 1994. Moved by the events of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, Dye decided to enlist in the Navy. He completed four deployments as a Citizen Sailor overseas. “I got pissed after 9/11,” Dye said. “I was

Pic 2: Lions goalkeeper Anna Young looks down the pool for an open teammate in the Aqua Lions match with the Willamette Wolverines. (Photo by Kyle McGowen) age 38 when I went down issues in the pool. This and signed up.” year everything is back on His last deployment saw track and the Lions hosthim in Djibouti, Africa for ed their first set of home one year and nearly nine games last Tuesday, Sept. months in a boat unit. He 5. participated in aquatic Elliot Buehler led the training with the Navy. Lions girls’ team with Dye also taught middle three goals in an 8-4 vicschool and high school tory over Willamette High students and coached for School but fell a few days the majority of those years later against South Eugene across the state of Ore- by the score of 13-2. The gon, as well as both a high boys team lost to Willaschool and college swim mette; Tyler Herrington coach in North Dakota. led the Lions that day with When asked what drew two goals. The boys team him back to the Lions, Dye then fell to South Eugene said “Cottage Grove drew 2-15 last Thursday. me back to work with this “They try really hard, team and at this pool. The in both practice and in the pool has changed a lot, the games” Dye said followold pool is a lot different. ing a question regarding The people are great, the his opinion on the team’s team is smaller than it was greatest strengths. 29 years ago, so we need The Lions water polo to get our team [numbers] teams played at home up. We will get better.” against Albany on TuesLast season, the water day and on Thursday polo teams were unable against South Salem, both to compete in any home games following the Cotgames until October 18 tage Grove Sentinels’ print because of temperature See POLO page 6B

Kalee Walter beginning this fall with a goal to teach elementary school. After attending LCC, she plans to attend the University of Oregon and earn a degree in elementary education. “I’m extremely honored to have been chosen for this scholarship,” Meghan says. “I’m super thankful.” “I’ve put in a lot of hard work throughout high school,” she adds. “I’ve stayed involved so I can have different opportunities like this. I think I’m ready to go on.” Meghan was a member of her high school’s honor roll for each of her four years. She was the social media manager for her leadership classes. She was one of the hosts for a schoolwide news show that was

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produced by her electronic media class. In sports, Meghan participated in four years of soccer, and four years of track and field, competing as a runner and jumper. Her volunteer activities included helping organize the Lion Pride Pageant, a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network, and helping at the homeless food and services shelter in Cottage Grove. Kalee Walter Recipient of $3,000 scholarship to college of choice, Kalee is undecided on a major, but she’ll use her scholarship to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) in Coos Bay this fall. Kalee is a 2023 graduate of Cottage Grove High

School. “I’m grateful for the scholarship,” she says. She is interested in cybersecurity and ocean science. During her high school years, she spent time in the water as a member of a water polo team and swim team. She competed in all the swimming strokes, advancing to district and state meets each year. She was a member of the 400 freestyle relay team that placed sixth at state. She plans to continue swimming as a member of the SWOCC team. She also has a musical interest, playing the trombone in the Cottage Grove jazz band. Garett Foglio Recipient of $5,500 scholarship to VOLTA, A one-day ride-along with See WINNERS page 6B

Lions boys soccer opens season 2-2

By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The Cottage Grove Lions boys soccer team kicked off the Jaime Urenda coaching era earlier this month. Urenda was celebrating his 36th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 14, when the Lions took on the Stayton team, which was one of the best in the 4A a year ago. It would be a big early test for Cottage Grove, who had just come off a 3-0 win over Philomath a few days earlier. “Against Philomath in the first half, we struggled to get on our stride. Towards the second half we started to finally find our rhythm, we finally got everything put together it felt like. The last ten minutes or so of the game we got our last two goals.” The Lions struggled early against Stayton, who used their defense to create issues for Cottage Grove. “The other day at Philomath we had good combination passing so we were able to score, today with the high press that Stayton put us in we panicked a little bit. We are going to work on our ball control and our passing overall as a team collectively,” Urenda said. Stayton built a 3-0 lead over the Lions before halftime and ultimately was able to take a 5-0

Junior Armando Legorreta scored a goal for the Lions boys soccer team late in the second half of the Lions 5-1 loss to Stayton. (Photo by Kyle McGowen) before Junior Armando Legorreta scored a goal, putting Cottage Grove on the board. Ultimately though the Lions fell to Stayton 5-1. Still, coach Urenda saw where the team could grow after the loss. “It shows us where we are at in the beginning of the season,” Urenda said. “We are looking tired this week because we have three games this week. We had some pains and aches, but Stayton is a very good team. They work the ball well together from the back, they press you high. We learned a lot today. Individually and collectively as a team.” Cottage Grove quickly got back in action on Saturday, their third game in five days, getting back on track by beating Cascade on the road 4-1. The Lions improved to 2-2 overall with the win. Cottage Grove then played at home against Klamath Union on Wednesday,

Sept. 13, following the Cottage Grove Sentinel’s time of print. Jaime Urenda was hired as the Lions coach in April, taking over from former longtime coach Vern Stewart, who had been the Lions boys soccer coach since 1996. Urenda is a 2006 graduate of CGHS and is the all-time leading goal scorer in the school’s history. “I was very excited; it was like a dream come true. Having played here for four years it’s nice to be able to give back to this community that gave me so much as a player. I’m super excited to be back coaching, growing these guys, and teaching them the best I can on and off the field as well,” Urenda said. The team saw participation from 15-20 players during spring workouts and about 30 players participated in summer team programs. “We’ve been working See SOCCER page 6B

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TrapperRoat Garett Foglio ship. I won’t have to go Service District. as I can,” Kirsten says. into debt. Thank you very Trapper has hands-on “It’ll be fun to help peomuch.” work experience, having ple all over the world.” Trapper Roat worked part-time for a Kirsten also graduated Recipient of $5,500 land and cattle business in from Eugene Internationscholarship to VOLTA, the Oakridge area for the al High School. She took Trapper also experienced past three years. He’s also the international curricuand enjoyed a ride-along helped remodel a couple lum in French during first with a lineworker earlier of houses. He says those through eighth grades and this year. That day helped school and work experi- then a combination of Enhim decide to pursue a ences have prepared him glish and Spanish during lineworker career. “I was as he looks forward to her four high school able to help take out a beginning a career in the years. “The international pole and to pull an un- electrical industry. school taught me so much derground line,” he says. Kirsten Deedon about other countries and “It’s a cool career path. Recipient of $3,000 their problems,” she says. I’m not much for office scholarship to college of Kirsten was a member work.” choice, a recent graduate of the Churchill softball Trapper will use his of Churchill High School, team for four years, and scholarship to attend Kirsten is attending Lin- she played volleyball her VOLTA this fall in War- field University in Mc- last two years. Outside renton. “It’s just amaz- Minnville this fall. Her school, she was a 13-year ing I was able to get this goal is to earn a bache- 4-H member, showing scholarship,” he says. “I lor’s degree in nursing at sheep and cattle and bewould like to say thank Linfield Good Samari- ing involved in home ecoyou.” tan School of Nursing in nomic projects. Trapper graduated from Portland. “I’ve always “Lane Electric supportLowell High School in enjoyed helping people,” ed me through my 4-H June. In addition to class- Kirsten says. projects, it supported es there, he took welding She follows in the foot- my brothers and now is and diesel technology steps of family. Her father supporting me for colclasses at Lane Commu- and two brothers are fire- lege,” Kirsten says. “It’s nity College and classes in fighters, and her mother helping me strive beyond construction, pipe fitting is a retired nurse. “I’m high school. Getting this and plumbing, residential thinking about being a award means so much to electric and sheet metal traveling nurse and get- me and thank you to Lane through Lane Education ting as much experience Electric for that.”

No-till gardening keeps soil – and plants – healthy By Kym Pokorny CORVALLIS, Ore. – While the practice of notill gardening is not new, information has traditionally centered on agricultural field crops. Now, home gardeners are catching on. “The concept of notill has been around for a couple of decades, but research has been very focused on field crops like wheat and corn, things largely grown in the Midwest,” said Erica Chernoh, Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. “There’s not much on vegetable production or fruit. There’s a lot to learn, and research is ongoing.” No-till gardening minimizes soil disruption, which compacts the soil and destroys the pathways that channel air and water through the soil, Chernoh said. Every time a tiller cuts through soil the structure is weakened, which can cause compaction and increase runoff. There’s also erosion and surface crusting that results from over-tilling, Chernoh said. In addition to disturbing soil structure, tilling disrupts the microorganisms and other soil dwellers that live in the top couple of inches and are essential for soil and plant health, she said. Soil microbes, some of which have a symbiotic relationship with plants, cluster around roots and, as they feed on organic matter and each other, secrete nutrients that feed plants and substances that act as glue to bind soil particles into larger aggregates that keep soil pores open. Long strands of fungal hyphae can hold the aggregates together and earthworms and other large organisms also work to create pore space. Weed seeds, some of which can remain dormant in the soil for several years, come to the surface under the blades of a til-

ler, then germinate and become a problem. A big part of no-till gardening is keeping the soil protected with a mulch layer, leaving the seeds in place and suppressing any weeds that pop up. No-till has its disadvantages, too, Chernoh said. Covering the soil makes it more difficult to direct seed into the bed, especially for home gardeners who don’t have large seed drills. Mulch also keeps the soil from warming up as quickly in spring as un-mulched beds. However, the benefits far outweigh those drawbacks, she said. “Mechanical tillage does have its place, especially in the formation of new garden beds with high compaction and low organic matter,” she said. “In most cases, however, non-mechanical approaches to working with soil can help you accomplish your goals without the negative effects of tilling on your soil.” Soil coverage is also an important concept in a no-till system. For home gardeners, this can be achieved by using cover crops or mulch. Mulching materials may include straw, compost, aged livestock manure, dried leaves or grass clippings. Mulch will protect the soil from rain and wind, which can cause erosion. In early spring, the mulch layer can be pulled back from the bed to allow sunlight to warm the soil. One method of no-till gardening is often referred to as sheet mulching or lasagna gardening and features layers of organic materials to create a healthy growing medium. It’s a system in which organic materials, many of which would normally be sent to a landfill, are used to create a garden bed. Cover crops are a big part of no-till farming but can be a challenge for home gardeners because

many need to be tilled in or sprayed with an herbicide to terminate the crop, Chernoh said. If using a winter cover crop, gardeners should plant in early fall and mow in spring after flowering but before the plants set seeds and become weeds. You can transplant or direct seed into the fine cover crop mulch layer. If using cover crops, be sure to select one that can be killed by cold temperatures or mowing rather than tilling or herbicides. Cover crops like Austrian winter peas, crimson clover or fava beans are good options for home gardeners using no-till methods. When cleaning up the garden at the end of summer, gardeners can cut off the tops of cover crop plants and leave the roots in the soil. There’s less disruption and the roots will decompose and provide food for the microorganisms. The clippings can be used as a mulch. “A lot of people create beds with the lasagna style,” Chernoh said. “You can even build one on top of the lawn. It’s a no-till way of making a nice garden bed rather than turning the soil to make a new seed bed every year.” Here’s how to create a lasagna bed, also called sheet mulching: • Start in fall so the bed has all winter to start decomposing. • Cut grass as low as possible. Or start a lasagna garden on top of an old planting bed. • Loosen soil with a digging fork to increase aeration. Even punching holes in the ground will work. • Remove weeds. • Build a raised bed frame or just mound up the layers of organic material into an unframed bed. • Put a layer of cardboard overlapped an inch or two and water it. • Cover with 2-inch

layers of green organic material like grass clippings, fresh plant debris, fresh animal manure and food scraps that provide nitrogen and brown materials like dry leaves, wood chips, straw and shredded newspaper that are carbon sources. Repeat layers until the bed is about 18 inches. • Top off with a 2- to 6-inch brown layer; thicker if you want to plant right away. • Create beds only wide enough to reach into the middle and create paths lined with straw to walk on so soil doesn’t get compacted. • Lasagna beds will shrink as materials decompose and may need refreshed layers each year. • Using transplants is easier in no-till gardening systems; the mulch layer is easier to transplant directly into rather than direct seeding, especially for small-seeded crops like lettuce and broccoli. To transplant, use a trowel or other tool to make holes large enough to plant into. If directly seeding into the bed, pull back the mulch layer and smooth over the surface layer with a rake before seeding. For more information, see the Extension article “Three methods for noturn cold composting.” About the OSU Extension Service: The Oregon State University Extension Service shares research-based knowledge with people and communities in Oregon’s 36 counties. OSU Extension addresses issues that matter to urban and rural Oregonians. OSU Extension’s partnerships and programs contribute to a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for Oregon. For additional stories in their newsroom, please visit them online at: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news

CITY from page 1B viewed and approved 21 plan sets in July and 13 plan sets are in review or on hold for additional information. Peace Through Unity Celebrate International Day of Peace on Thursday, September 21st from 4:00 to 7:30 pm in Coiner Park. Peace Through Unity Cottage Grove is preparing the celebration to include speakers, booths, awards, kids activities, art and music. The celebration will also include the dedication of the Peace Pole. Bring a lawn chair and spend some time in the park with your neighbors.

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours The Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours for this month will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. The Business After Hours will be a special event as it will also be held to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. Quote of the Week: “There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.” – Stephen King

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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 Duke V. Terwillegar Estate No. 23PB05891 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 24, 2023, Robert Martell 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 8, 2023. by: GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. /s/ Greg Allen Hunt, Attorney at Law. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 2023.

estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at 30 N. 5th Street, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424, 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 September 8, 2023. /s/ Allen L. Brown, Jr., Personal Representative Sean D. Kelly, OSB #970735 Sean Kelly, PC, Attorneys for Petitioner. 30 N. 5th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 2023.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE In the Matter of the Estate of: ROY EUGENE MCNARY, Deceased. Case No. 23PB02102 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nathan McNary 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 1, 2023. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nathan McNary, 3575 Warwick Lane, Eugene, OR 97401, 541-912-3427. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: K.C. Huffman, OSB No. 002854, Bromley Newton LLP, 711 Country Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97401. 541-343-4700. 541-343-4713 Fax. kc@bromleynewton. com. Publication Dates: September 1, 8 & 15, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that William Allen Johansen has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MAUDE NYSTEN, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB04046. 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: 08/18/23. /s/ Maude Nysten, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: September 1, 8 & 15, 2023. IN THE CIRCUIT COUR OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of CAROLYN L. BROWN, deceased. Case No.: 23PB06510 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Allen L. Brown, Jr. has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above

IN THE CIRCUIT COUR OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship And Conservatorship of BEVERLY R. PARRISH, a minor child. Case No.: 22PR01633. NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATIONSHIP PROCEEDINGS TO: REBECCA HERNANDEZ PRICE Read this notice carefully! PURSUANT TO ORS 125.070, you are hereby notified that a Petition to appoint a conservator and guardian for Beverly Parrish, a minor child (Respondent), has been filed with the Lane County Circuit Court on September 22, 2022. You are hereby notified that you may file any written objections you may have to the Petition to the above Court addressed to the Circuit Court of Lane County, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. Oral objections, pursuant to ORS 125.075 and Lane County Supplemental Court Rule 9.081 may be made by contacting a Lane County Circuit Court clerk either by telephone at 541-682-4033 or by appearing in person at the Civil Service Window in the Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR, during normal business hours. You are hereby notified that you have 15 days after the date of last publication of this notice to file such objections. If the Court receives objections, the Judge will hold a hearing. As of the date of this publication, no hearing has been set for the Petition. Dated and first published September 8, 2023. Katie Beard, Petitioner. Sean D. Kelly, OSB #970735 Sean Kelly, PC, Attorneys for Petitioner. 30 N. 5th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Katie Beard, Petitioner. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 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. 541-900-2786. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: K.C. Huffman, OSB No. 002854. Bromley Newton LLP, 711 Country Club Road, Suite

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AMANDA HUBERT CUSKE has been appointed and qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of MICHAEL JAMES HUBERT, also known as MICHAEL J. HUBERT, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07868. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claims duly verified within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River RD., Cottage Grove, OR 97424, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, RYAN M. GIFFORD. Dated and first published September 15, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan M. Gifford, OSB #077181, P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. (541) 942-7914. Publication Dates: September 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JAMES BILLUPS has been appointed and qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of GREGORY ALLAN MARSHALL, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07810. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claims duly verified within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River RD., Cottage Grove, OR 97424, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, RYAN M. GIFFORD. Dated and first published September 15, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan M. Gifford, OSB #077181, P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. (541) 942-7914. Publication Dates: September 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will hold a Public Auction on September 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at: Simply Storage, 79177 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. The personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: T09 Malia Andrews Y17 Anna Calkins Publication Dates: September 15 & 22, 2023. 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 procee-

INFORMATION Office Hours Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to Noon Phone: 541-942-3325 Fax: 541-942-3328 Address: 1498 E. Main St. Ste 104 PO Box 35 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 DEADLINES: Legal Notices, Public Notices, Regular classified ads, Boxed ads, Display Classified Ads, Vehicle/ Boat Promos & Service Directory One week prior, Friday by 12 pm. ADJUSTMENTS: If your advertisement appears incorrectly, notify us immediately. We will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Such responsibility is limited to correct insertion of advertisement. No information on the classified pages will be released prior to publication. Ads are in Area Code (541) unless otherwise indicated in ad.

dings 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 immediately 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,

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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. 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 PRO-

TECTION, 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.: 22-00167OR Dated: 06/06/2023 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 NPP0436133 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 09/01/2023, 09/08/2023, 09/15/2023, 09/22/2023

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 Commonly 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

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