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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Across the United States, local governments generate substantial revenue through law enforcement. In 2021, Oregon ranked 21st highest with $83.8 million. Per capita, that’s $19.78 per resident compared to the national average of $27. Of the $83.8 million state total in 2021, Cottage Grove’s portion was approximately $80,000. Two years later, in 2023, Cottage Grove revenue generated through law enforcement is estimated to be $21,000, a 75% decrease. The significant decrease was a decline in officer-issued citations that reduced the court’s caseload by nearly 50-percent, resulting in the significant drop in collections. “I think it’s fair to say the turmoil and turnover in the police department in the past year has contributed to the reduction of court activity and revenue,” Municipal Court Judge Martin Fisher said during the Nov. 13 meeting of the Cottage Grove City Council. “After the new officers receive their training and become more in-tune with what is happening here, we expect to see those numbers go back up to where they were, but probably not until 2025.” Another factor is seven-years without a jury trial. Though six jury trials were originally scheduled, four were settled before trial, one could not proceed by virtue of the defendant failing to appear, one was dismissed because the arresting officer was on administrative leave and later terminated and one was canceled for the same reason. Fisher also reported that this year’s closure of the Cottage Grove jail has limited the court’s ability to sanction defendants. The City now has a contract with Springfield that guarantees three beds for local offenses and more if space is available. “The Springfield jail refuses to house defendants prior to arraignment and possibly defendants who are not sentenced,” Fisher wrote

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in his report. “This has had profound ramifications on the court.” Prior to the jail closure, when a defendant was arrested, an officer had two choices: lodge the defendant in jail or issue a citation with a requirement to appear in court on a certain day and time. The officer’s decision was based on public safety, the defendant’s safety, the defendant’s history or the severity of the alleged crime. The lack of a custody option means the person gets a citation to appear. The number of defendants appearing has steadily declined. At a recent court session only four out of the 11 criminal defendants appeared. The Springfield jail refuses to hold someone with a failure-to-appear bench warrant so, currently, refusing to appear in Cottage Grove’s municipal court is without consequence. Fisher said, “To address this problem local officers have cited defendants into Lane County Circuit Court because he or she will be held for a brief period. Unfortunately, the Lane County District Attorney’s office doesn’t prosecute crimes of this nature and the defendants are released and the charges simply go away.” On a brighter note, recent discussions between Judge Fisher and new Police Chief Cory Chase may lead to changes in how Springfield interprets the Cottage Grove contract for beds. Responding to Councilor Greg Ervin’s question of court affordability, Fisher said, “Until this year, what we got was accountability. Most of what comes through our court would never see a courtroom if this court didn’t exist. There will come a time where there has to be a discussion about do we just stop enforcing and expecting any accountability for crimes committed in Cottage Grove as a trade off for just spending money (to have a local court).” In their remarks, all councilors and the mayor expressed their support for maintaining the local court and reaffirmed its importance in assuring accountability from lawbreakers in Cottage See COURT page 5A

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giving back to his community, lending his time and talents to a broad array of projects meant to make life better for those living in the town he’s loved his entire life. Just prior to Veterans Day, however, Jeff Gowing took a field trip, bringing some of Cottage Grove’s most impactful folks with him to try and make life better for area veterans. Gowing, a former City Councilor and Mayor of Cottage Grove, was recently part of a journey that brought several locals to Camp Alma, a veterans wellness camp about 32 winding, curvy miles northwest of town. “I feel that as a good board member you should promote your organization,” said Gowing, a member of the board of Veterans Legacy, which

On Nov. 9, Camp Alma raised a sign in anticipation of Veterans Day. The sign was made possible by a generous grant from Weyerhaeuser. Lane Electric Co-op made a crew available and had the sign hung in short order. The trio under the sign from left to right are Brian Marcus, who did the metal fabricating, John Payette who did the marvelous woodcarving and Board President, John LeBow. (Courtesy photo) works to coordinate treat- Gowing at Camp Alma, in- Jake Boone, Chamber of ment resources for veter- cluding new Cottage Grove Commerce Director Georans in need. Police Chief Cory Chase, gia Haskell, Community In all, 14 locals joined Assistant City Manager See ALMA page 6A

Hand painted ‘auto camp’ sign found in barn, a rare relic from 1919 By Jon Stinnett for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Found inside of an old barn, Brandon McManus recently posted a picture to a local Facebook group of a curious sign he noticed on the property he purchased in 2020 in Cottage Grove, near Walker. “This sign is being used as a door in our barn. Does anyone know what park it would be referring to?” he asked, wondering about the signs’ origins. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a stage prop, but who knows.” he guessed. Hand painted on Z-braced boards, the sign reads, “Free Auto Camp - in City Park - Cottage Grove, 8 acres of trees, Pure mountain water, Large camp stove, free wood,” and underneath, written in bold black lettering on top of a shabby, white flakey, painted background it says, “Tourists Welcome.”

Councilor recall fails

By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The Save The Grove political action committee (PAC) petition to recall Councilor Mike Fleck failed to gather enough valid signatures to initiate a recall election. On Nov. 20, City Recorder Mindy Roberts

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Brandon McManus hoped the 4’ x 5’ sign used as a hay door at his family’s farmhouse barn had history. It’s perhaps the only original artifact from Cottage Grove’s first auto camp, which were formed in different cities across the west to encourage migration. (Courtesy photo) McManus holds a rare when the city first opened artifact from 1919, back an auto camp at the south-

announced that the Lane County election officials conducted signature verification on Nov. 17 and found an insufficient number of signatures to qualify for the ballot and the recall petition is void. “I’m thrilled that the current situation is resolved,” Fleck said. “I’m hopeful we can work together to have a dialogue about our future.”

Since the recall process began, Mayor Candace Solesbee has publicly said she does not believe it is proper for the mayor to make a statement either in favor or to oppose the effort. She says this is because she supports the process and the citizens’ constitutional right to use this tool to address their perceived wrongs with elected officials.

ern end of Coiner Park, then known as the City Park. With the help of the Commercial Club, who represented commercial interests of the city, encouraged immigration and promoted industrial development, the auto camp welcomed tourism, traveling, and in some cases settling. As transportation with cars and tourism in Oregon spiked, camps were formed in towns to lure traffic and migration. Auto camps were met with some resistance from people who believed the city park would be desecrated by vagrancy. In the first ever city “Park Day”, Main Street businesses closed at noon, May 27, 1919 and the town merchants and their employees cleaned up the 8 acres, prepared a roadway and put up signs throughout Highway 99. All for the guidance of those wishing to use the camp, free See AUTO page 6A

“I believe our community can grow from this experience,” Solesbee said. “To the best of my knowledge, this process has never been carried out in Cottage Grove and should be a wake-up call for all of us. The community has been through many changes in the last few years, some of them have been positive and See RECALL page 5A

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Governor Kotek Cottage Grove Police Dept. Weekly Recap issues statement in response to revenue forecast

Salem, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the quarterly revenue forecast: “Oregon’s economy is continuing to stabilize, and that is good news for working families and businesses across our state. To keep our economy moving in the right direction, we

need to address core issues for Oregonians. Housing production, the addiction crisis, and access to child care are at the top of the list. I look forward to working with legislators in the upcoming 2024 session to make progress for Oregonians on these issues and more.”

Black Friday deals for ArtWalk

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Celebrate Black Friday and get a head start on Small Business Saturday by supporting local artists at the Cottage Grove Art Walk. Check out the creative window displays, visit with friends and family, discover amazing artists, sample tasty treats and maybe even find that special treasure. Look for the flags! Five Flying Monkeys, The Crafty Mercantile/ Tallulah & Co. - Wendy Shugar, Art that makes you smile, Opal Center

for Arts and Education Leah Murray, The Book Project, Main Street Vintage, Ambrose Collectibles, Kalapuya Books - Laurel Alvarez, watercolors, prints, cards, The Bookmine, The Brewstation - The Huckleberries, Apple Pie Antiques, Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce, Bohemia Tavern, Goodbar Books, Hot Spot Cafe, Good Bones Mercantile Friday, November 24, 6 - 8 p.m., at Historic Downtown Cottage Grove, Main Street

Senior Meals Program celebrates GivingTuesday on Nov. 28 EUGENE, Ore. — LCOG Senior & Disability Services is celebrating GivingTuesday by joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on November 28, 2023. LCOG Senior & Disability Services has joined GivingTuesday to support the Senior Meals Program which serves an average of 129,000 hot nutrition meals to 1,200 older Lane County neighbors every year. Some people receive Meals on Wheels delivered to their home and others join us at one of our ten Café 60 locations. Both Café 60 and Meals on Wheels help our older neighbors face the challenges of aging, isolation, and lost mobility, allowing them to stay in the communities where they have established roots and feel more vibrant as their lives progress. Most of our participants live on low, fixed incomes but loneliness, isolation, and the inability to prepare balanced meals cross economic and social boundaries. “Our Senior Meals Program relies on the generous donors in our community to bridge the gap between available funding and the cost of serving meals to our older neighbors. Any donations and gifts directly impact our ongoing ability to provide this essential service.” – Leah Chisholm, Older Americans Act Program Manager at LCOG Senior & Disability Services. We invite community members to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Senior

Meals Program to help ensure that nourishing meals can be served to our older neighbors who need them. • $10 supplements a senior’s own meal contribution • $50 provides one week of meals to a senior • $100 provides two weeks of meals to a senior • $250 provides one month of meals to a senior • $1,500 feeds a senior for six months • $3,000 feeds a senior for an entire year! Donations are accepted online and by mail. More information at https://www.lcog.org/ sdslane/page/donate-senior-meals-program. Giving Tuesday donation link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/ weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E10096&id=5 You can also purchase and donate items from our Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/1NHZFNE6N43VJ/ ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Warrant served for sleepy woman Officers were contacted by Lane County Parole and Probation with a detention warrant issued for a female subject for violating her probation. Officers attempted to contact the subject by knocking on the door and bedroom windows on the front side of the house, but no answer. The subject was found in a bed, covered by sheets, trying to avoid contact with officers. Officers made contact by phone with the homeowner, who granted permission for the officers to enter their home and gave instructions on which room the subject would be in. Officers announced their presence and found the female under the sheets attempting to hide. The female was taken into custody without incident and transported to Lane County Jail. Death at shelter under investigation Dispatch received a call regarding a deceased subject found in the Carry It Forward Homeless Shelter. Officers responded to the scene as well as South Lane Fire and Rescue. The case is still under investigation. Reckless driver cited for endangering life An officer was performing a follow-up interview with a witness from an unrelated case and upon exiting and walking approximately 250 feet from the patrol vehicle, a car was heard revving its engine and tires spinning freely on pavement. Driver was also driving at an unreasonable speed while in a parking lot and sliding sideways as if the driver intentionally lost control of the vehicle. The officer sprinted to their patrol car, activated their overhead lights and the vehicle eventually stopped at another local business where a traffic stop was performed. The driver was cited for Recklessly Endangering Another Person (ORS 163.195), Reckless Driving (ORS 811.140), and Driving Uninsured (ORS 806.010). Disorderly subject in disturbances charged Officers and a Lane County Sheriff Deputy responded to a disorderly subject at a local business. This subject had been a suspect in several additional disturbances throughout the day. While attempting to search the subject for weapons, the suspect attempted to turn towards the officer doing the search but other officers were on-scene and able to assist. Once the search was completed, the subject was placed into the back of the patrol vehicle. When an officer attempted to place the seatbelt on the subject, they attempted to kick the officer. The suspect was transported to CGPD until they could be transported to Lane County Jail to be lodged and charged with Disorderly Conduct 2

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individual. The driver immediately attempted to get the vehicle into gear. The officer observed the individual to have very slurred speech, watery and bloodshot eyes, and smelled of alcoholic beverages, which are all indications of intoxication. After conducting interviews from witnesses, it appears the individual purchased the beer and was sober at the time of the purchase. The driver went back to their vehicle where they remained parked for approximately 90-minutes. Based on the statements, officers did not have cause to conduct a DUII investigation. Due to the individual being intoxicated, they were unable to determine the correct address as to where the individual lived, as the address on their ID was not up to date. For this reason, the individual was transported to CGPD and placed in the holding cell for detox. Their vehicle was secured and left at the original location and the individual was later released once they were sober enough to care for themselves. Paraphernalia found An officer responded to Safeway for a report of drug paraphernalia found in the store parking lot. The officer was given a zip up case that contained a clear plastic bag with a straw and white crystal like substance, which appeared to be methamphetamine. Suspect with warrants transported to jail While assisting an officer at a designated campsite for a separate case, the officer located a known subject from previous law enforcement contacts. Police Dispatch advised that the suspect had multiple active warrants for his arrest. The first warrant was a felony warrant for a probation violation out of Lane County Parole and Probation. The next two were both misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear (FTA) on the original charge of theft out of the Cottage Grove Municipal Court. Officers

contacted the male sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in the parking lot. The vehicle was parked horizontally, blocking multiple vehicles from backing out of their parking spaces. Officers advised the suspect of his warrants and simultaneously opened the car door. The suspect was placed into custody without incident. The male was transported to the Cottage Grove Police Department and placed into the holding cell before being transported to Lane County Jail. Road rage leads to arrest Dispatch received a call regarding a vehicle involved in a road rage incident in the area of Walmart. The subject’s vehicle had crashed and the driver fled on foot. The responding officer arrived at the scene of the accident while Chief Chase, who went to assist our officer on scene, located the driver nearby on the bike path and detained her. The driver was subsequently transferred to CGPD for processing and transported to Lane County Jail to be lodged. Power pole taken out in accident Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident where a power pole had been sheared at the ground, causing numerous power lines to be broken and touching the ground. Officers remained on scene to redirect traffic until Pacific Power could arrive. Dispatch center moved Our dispatch center has officially moved from the front lobby area to a new room in the Police Department. The new dispatch center will provide more privacy with fewer distractions for our dispatchers. The new 9-1-1 center also received extensive upgrades to the systems that were paid for by funding from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. The police department lobby will remain closed until the old dispatch center is updated with paint, carpet, and new work stations.

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Support the South Lane Park and Recreation District proposal WHO: A cross-sector group of community supporters, providers, and stakeholders have come together as a committee to propose the formation of a Special District for South Lane Park & Recreation. The Steering Committee has been meeting since May, working with a grant-funded consultant with the Special District Association of Oregon to facilitate the process of putting the Special District on the November 2024 ballot. As part of the process, we have also received grant funding to hire the Turell Group to facilitate a survey of voters in the district, which will begin next week. We ask that if you receive a call or mailing from the Turell Group about the Park & Recreation District that you take 8-10 minutes to answer - your input is very valuable! WHAT: South Lane Park & Recreation Vision Highlights The district will be a hub for recreation, enrichment, and social programs and activities for families and individuals of all ages and abilities in South Lane County. The district

will employ a variety of full and part-time staff with competitive wages and benefits to manage and program recreation facilities, fields, and indoor space to keep people active and connected to each other and the natural environment, and to promote South Lane as a great place to live, work, and play! It is envisioned that the district would: • Provide programs, activities, and social events for all ages. • Facilitate community special events such as concerts, festivals, fun runs, and tours. • Partner with the City and the South Lane School District to assist with the management and maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and facilities including the Aquatic Center. • Aid in developing and maintaining trails for walking, hiking, and biking which would allow residents to easily access our rich natural setting. WHERE: The District would be formed with the same boundaries as South Lane School District, including Dorena, London, Cottage Grove, and Saginaw.

Lane Co. expands business directory to highlight diversity LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Lane County’s Equity Program has expanded its online business directory to highlight local businesses owned by people of diverse backgrounds. The Diverse Business Directory can be found online at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/DBD. “We believe in supporting diverse businesses here in Lane County,” said Shayna Higashi, Lane County Equity Program analyst. “This directory can help connect businesses with customers who want to be allies and support diverse community members and local businesses, as well as help foster a sense of belonging and representation in the business community. An identity based directory will do that by enhancing businesses’ online visibility.” The directory allows

people to search for local businesses owned by people who identify with one or more of the following diverse identities: Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/e/x, LGBTQIA2S+, Pacific Islander, Person with a Disability, Veteran, and Women. It is organized by business type and location. There are currently 44 businesses in the directory. Business owners interesting in being included in the directory can find an online submission form at www. LaneCountyOR.gov/ DBD. The directory is updated at the beginning of each month. The directory was originally published in 2020 as a list of Blackowned businesses in Lane County. Outreach to those businesses is underway to update their information and add them to the expanded directory

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Car museum holds rare public event to benefit foster children

SALEM, Ore. — The Brothers Collection in Salem is one of the most comprehensive muscle car collections in the world. It includes more than 600 cars. Some 355, including muscle cars and exotic sports cars, are on display in a 117,000-square-foot warehouse turned museum that is not open to the public. One time a year, the Collection blesses the community and the Oregon Foster Parent Association with a toy collection event. The beneficiary of the event is the Oregon Foster Parent Association (OFPA), a statewide association operating within the foster, relative, and adoptive community in Oregon. Founded in 1996, the organization’s mission is: “To improve the quality of the foster care system in Oregon and make Oregon foster homes the best they can be. Allowing each Oregon foster placement to become a home of safety and healing for Oregon’s most vulnerable children.” Learn more at: ofpa.com.

All proceeds of the Dec. 3 event will go to Project Joy, which serves foster children and families in Oregon. Project Joy helps all foster, adoptive, guardianship, and relative care families to relieve the financial burdens they face and show these kids that they matter and are loved. April, a Project Joy volunteer said, “We want the kids to know they are loved for who they are and that they matter. Putting a smile on their faces with the help of The Brothers Collection is the highlight of our holidays. With their help last year, we were able to serve over 486 children, giving them three gifts each during the holiday season and were able to do a birthday giveaway as well.”

The Collection held its first toy drive last year, gathering 4,126 toys for children in foster care. They raised an additional $30,296 raised for Project Joy. “The smiles on the faces of the public, coming in from the cold, was simply priceless. Once they got through the lobby, and into the Collection, seeing their faces…seeing the Christmas tree, Santa, old motorcycles, cars, and lights was a gift in and of itself,” said Maria, of The Brothers Collection. Suggested ideas for donations of new, unwrapped items are: Barbie and other dolls, stuffed animals, Legos, puzzles, sports equipment, and art kits. Gift cards for restaurants, gas, and family ac-

tivities. And there is a particular need for sensory toys, toiletries, diapers, pull-ups, wipes. Also, clothing for children of all ages, especially pajamas, shoes, coats, socks, and hats. Maria of The Brothers Collection said, “Last year, it was the most festive, non-party event I have ever been blessed to be a part of. We collected so many toys that day, saw so many smiles; I’m sure the guests weren’t dreaming of sugar plum fairies that night as they laid down after a long cold day.” The Brothers Collection in Salem - address made available upon ticket purchase. The public event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. This will be the last public event of the year. The cost is $10 with pre-purchased ticket + 1 new, unwrapped toy. Tickets are expected to sell out. Purchase tickets here: https://brotherscollection. ticketspice.com/2nd-annual-toy-drive- and select from one of four time blocks every two hours, starting at 8.

Biden nominates Oregon judge for the federal bench By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle WASHINGTON D.C. — President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Amy M. Baggio for a federal judge position in the Oregon district. The White House announced the nomination of Baggio and four others as federal judges nationwide, subject to confirmation in the U.S. Senate. Baggio has served as a Multnomah County judge since 2019. Prior to that, she ran Portland-based Baggio

Law, her own firm from 2013 to 2019. Baggio also worked in the Office of the Federal Public Defender’s Oregon district from 2002 to 2012. During the first three years, Baggio was a research and writing attorney and from 2005 onward, was an assistant federal public defender. Baggio also worked for the Metropolitan Public Defender as a staff attorney from 2001 to 2002. She received her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2001 and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 1995 from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

As a judge, she has presided over numerous high-profile cases. In one ruling, Baggio gave Oregon prisoners more rights related to COVID-19 protocols. In another, she sentenced a Proud Boy to an additional two years in prison beyond the minimum sentence for his role in a 2021 brawl in east Portland, according to a story on Oregonlive. Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Wednesday supported Baggio in a joint statement. “Judge Baggio’s experience in our state both on the Multnomah County Circuit Court and as a

public defender at the federal and local levels add up to an extremely qualified candidate for the U.S. District Court for Oregon,” the senators, both Democrats, said. “We look forward to moving her nomination through the Senate confirmation process so she can join the federal court as soon as possible.” The appointment, if confirmed, is tenured for life. So far in Biden’s administration, 154 federal judges have been confirmed. Two-thirds of them are women, people of color, or both, the White House said.

SMART Reading seeking volunteers

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Reading is a critical skill for helping kids start, and stay, on a path to success in school and beyond. Across Oregon, students in early grades are still behind in reading skills as a result of the pandemic, which is a concern not only for educators and parents, but for the entire community. SMART Reading, a statewide children’s literacy nonprofit, is committed to providing two key ingredients to support young readers: individualized reading time and access to books. In the 2022-23 school year, SMART Reading reopened its in-person reading programs after providing virtual support during the pandemic. Now, with the 2023-24 school year

underway, SMART is poised to reach over 1,100 local students in Lane County and give away more than 15,000 books. To do that, the organization needs more community members to sign up to volunteer. Volunteers are needed to fill two important roles: Readers who are paired with the same child or classroom weekly, sharing the joy of reading, building confidence, and helping set students up for a lifetime of success. Site Coordinators who act as SMART’s on-theground leads at each site, overseeing and implementing the weekly reading sessions. In Cottage Grove, SMART is looking for a Site Coordinator in order

to open the program at Harrison Elementary. This position must be filled before the program can start. “We are very excited to keep supporting early literacy and a love for reading for the kids in our community,” says Laurie McNichols, SMART Reading South Valley Area Director. “Both Volunteer Readers and Site Coordinators are the key to being able to keep our programs running.” Volunteer Readers spend an hour a week reading with kindergarten through third-grade children, and Site Coordinators spend two to eight hours each week leading the program at their site. To learn more about this fun and rewarding experience, please contact your local SMART

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Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, bipartisan AG Coalition sue Meta Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today filed suit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, among other brands. The federal complaint, joined by 33 states and filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, asserts that Meta knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. All the while, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users. The attorneys general assert that Meta’s business practices violate state consumer protection laws and the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Further, these practices have harmed and continue to harm the physical and mental health

of children and teens, fueling what the U.S. Surgeon General –America’s top doctor – has deemed a “youth mental health crisis” that has ended lives, devastated families, and damaged the potential of a generation of young people. “These platforms are not safe for our young Americans, and Meta knew that! Yet, instead of taking steps to mitigate these harms, Meta misled the public and hid the extent of the harms to mental health suffered by young users addicted to the use of its platforms,” said AG Rosenblum. The complaint further alleges that Meta knew that young users, including those under 13, were active on the platforms, and knowingly collected data from these users without parental consent. It targeted these young us-

ers noting, as reported in a 2021 Wall Street Journal article, that such a user base was “valuable, but untapped.” While much of the complaint relies on confidential material that is not yet available to the public, publicly available sources including those previously released by former Meta employees, detail that Meta profited by purposely making its platforms addictive to children and teens. Its platform algorithms push users into descending “rabbit holes” in an effort to maximize engagement. Features like infinite scroll and near-constant alerts were created with the express goal of hooking young users. These manipulative tactics continually lure children and teens back onto the platform. As Aza Raskin, the original developer of the in-

finite scroll concept, noted to the BBC about the feature’s addictive qualities: “If you don’t give your brain time to catch up with your impulses…you just keep scrolling.” Meta knew these addictive features harmed young people’s physical and mental health, including undermining their ability to get adequate sleep, but did not disclose the harm nor did they make meaningful changes to minimize the harm. Instead, they claimed their platforms were safe for young users. These lawsuits are the result of a bipartisan, nationwide investigation. Oregon is joined in the federal lawsuit by: Arizona, California, Colorado (lead state), Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, KenSee META page 5A

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day. Fraudsters may ask you to purchase a prepaid card and tell them the card information over the phone. Fact: Pacific Power does not ask customers to make payments by purchasing a prepaid card. You and other customers can always choose how you would like to make your payments. Be suspicious of anyone who approaches you by phone, email, text or in person and demanding on-the-spot payment. Fact: Pacific Power will not demand immediate payment for damaged or broken electrical equipment or any other service. If you receive one of these calls, ask the call-

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COURT from page 1A Grove through fines and community service. Judge Fisher thanked the Council for approving an hourly pay raise for court-appointed attorneys, from $50 to $75 per hour, the first increase in nearly a decade. The City is required to provide court-appointed attorneys to eligible defendants. In other Council business: • The Council engaged in a significant discussion on proposed updated to Council Rules. City Manager David Clyne recommendations included limiting the meetings to two hours to facilitate efficient and effective decision-making, with the option to continue if needed. Another recommendation was to reduce public comment from five minutes to three minutes per speaker. The rule about how Councilors should speak with one voice after a decision has been made, whether a councilor agrees or disagrees with the outcome, needed fur-

ther discussion. It was decided to have work session in January to have the time for a more extensive discussion on council rules changes. • Parking was restricted on Jim Wright Way to address road safety issues when cars are parked on both sides of the street during Cottage Theatre productions. • A supplemental budget was approved to facilitate a grant-funded intern position at the Bohemia Food Hub. • The Council approved Kyle and April Kishen’s request to re-designate their property (1.63 acres) at 2110 W. Main St. from a high-density to a medium-density residential zone. • The Council also adopted an ordinance to implement a Planning Commission decision to rezone land recently annexed into the city for single family homes. The property is owned by Double H Investments and is near the west end of West Harrison Avenue.

MEAL from page 1A others contentious. As elected officials we don’t take our responsibilities lightly and, in the end, we are accountable to those we serve.” The recall’s chief petitioner, Mike Borke, said his PAC gathered more than enough signatures to recall all three councilors, but the effort failed due to a technical issue with how the petitions were printed. Borke said he was grateful to all the individuals who worked so hard to collect signatures and how disappointed they were in how many signatures were rejected. “With the number of valid signatures that were left over, I knew it (Fleck’s recall petition) would not fly,” Borke said. Save The Grove PAC plans to continue its efforts to change the political status-quo. Borke said their next step is to wait on the initiatives that are currently with the city attorney. When completed, they will set up for the next round of signature gathering. Borke said the residents of Cottage Grove deserve more than what

they are getting from the City. “We should not have one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, one of the highest water rates in Oregon, and roads that are barely drivable in places,” Borke said. “The City has failed to create programs for getting the unhoused people into jobs or help them with their dependency issues. The only real plan they have is to identify locations to put them. But we are organized now and I know what to expect in doing recalls and initiatives in Oregon.” Solesbee acknowledged the Council has much on its plate moving forward with the challenge of choosing a new city manager. The consultants will soon forward a pool of candidates to consider and Solesbee hopes they can find the perfect blend of qualifications for the position. “I’m optimistic that the New Year will not only bring a new person in a leadership role for our community, but also, a new perspective for a positive direction,” Solesbee said.

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tree permits. The current vendor list available on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) website at https://bit.ly/ RRSNFXmasTrees. Please call the vendor to ensure passes are available. • Per the Every Kid Outdoors initiative 4th Graders are entitled to one FREE Christmas tree permit with a valid Every Kid Outdoors pass: https://everykidoutdoors.gov. • Forest Service issued Christmas tree permits are available for purchase online through recreation. gov. To purchase a permit, visit www.Recreation. gov and search for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the over-

view and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or login to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction. Each permit allows the cutting of one personal-use Christmas tree, and a permit is required for each individual tree visitors wish to take home. Permits for Christmas trees are $5.00 per tree, and are non-refundable. There is a limit of five tree permits per household, and the permits may be used only on those lands open to Christmas tree harvesting that are administered by the RRSNF and the Bureau of Land Management Medford District. Free printable

maps that identify these areas are provided at the time of permit purchase on recreation.gov, as well as for home printing on the RRSNF website. Those wishing to use digital maps and navigation systems can download the free maps to use on the mapping app, Avenza Maps will also be available on a limited basis in front of offices. More information, including tree-hunting tips, guidelines for where people may cut their trees, and safety tips, can be found on the RRSNF website. Happy tree hunting from the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Medford District!

AUTO from page 1A of charge, sponsored and maintained by the Commercial Club and the City. A camp stove was built at the park, firewood, water, and fuel were given to those arriving, whether rich or poor. With those kinds of accommodations, in August 1920, it had become a popular destination point. Cottage Grove’s hospitality directed many travelers to the area, several staying first at the auto park for weeks before purchasing a home nearby, if they were unable to rent one. The Sentinel’s editor, Elbert Bede, noted that records taken at the site included visitors from “every state in the union”, many families hoping to relocate to Cottage Grove and work at the mills. As tourists in large numbers arrived daily throughout the summer, sanitation became an issue, but it was still known as perhaps the best auto camp in the Pacific Northwest, closing in the fall. By summer 1921, advertising and word of mouth drove in thousands of visitors to Cottage Grove, as cars totaled between twenty to forty per day, inundating the auto camp, the city began charging .25 cents per vehicle, per day. And later raised to .50 cents the first day, .25 cents each additional day. One traveler

was reported arriving on a bicycle which he rode from New York, while some came as far as Canada. Revenue reached $30k that year, over $458k in today’s dollars from over 5000 visitors according to incomplete records from the camp. Eugene and Portland also followed suit and began charging a daily fee at their camps, an affordable alternative to hotels; they were the first motels and predecessors to RV parks. Improvements were made to the City Park camp in 1922 after a committee and special caretaker and deputy, S. W. Boyd was

appointed. Later, in 1923, Bede reported in The Sentinel that Cottage Grove was seeing up to 1000 tourists daily, due to the auto camp popularity. C.B Woodson, a local businessman, purchased the home of Albert Woodard on 9th Street and turned the tract into a camp. The following year, in 1924, Roy Riggs planned to build an auto camp near his orchard on Highway 99. So, with a third auto camp on the horizon, a petition by the newly formed Lions Club in Feb. 1925 was brought to the City Council, and the original auto camp was discontin-

ued. The City Park was then repurposed as a playground. The sign found at McManus property is an artifact from the first camp, which was posted along Highway 99 around 1919, likely near the home he lives in near Walker. “It is removable. My house was built in 1920, so if the barn is of the same timeframe, maybe it was used there from day one.” said McManus. Based on pictures sent to The Sentinel, the old sign is sized exactly as the hay door in his family’s barn, where it has stayed preserved for 100 years.

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6A | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL ALMA from page 1A Coordinator Teresa Cowan and former City Manager Richard Meyers. As an Army veteran himself, Gowing has an understandable affinity for the veteran’s path through life. “Anyone that’s ever served, whether they saw combat or not, has some degree of PTSD,” he explains. “In the Armed Forces, you’re trained to dispose of enemy personnel. Killing people isn’t something most people choose as a job. In the Army, you’re trained to do it, but then your time’s up. People deal with that differently, and the level of what you’ve seen often dictates how you’ll recover.” A quiet, calm place in which to transition back to day-to-day life can be key in a veteran’s readjustment, Gowing says.

Which is something John LeBow knows all too well. A family physician by trade, LeBow says he often helped veterans deal with the issues unique to their experience. Wanting to do something more for local vets, LeBow became aware of Camp Alma, for many years a forced inmate camp utilized by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The camp had been decommissioned for eight years and sat in the state of ruin that one might expect. And the notion of using the camp to help veterans with issues such as addiction treatment and recovery, stable housing and mental health treatment must have been some kind of divine inspiration, LeBow says. “I truly think it was God speaking to me,” he said. Through countless community partnerships, the

idea took root, and Lane County deeded the Camp Alma property to Veterans Legacy in 2018. Today, the camp operates largely through funding gleaned from Measure 110, which decriminalized most drugs and, in the process, also aimed to divert the funds used to catch and prosecute drug offenders toward drug treatment and other methods. “Camp Alma is an excellent example of how that money can be used judiciously,” LeBow said. LeBow explained that Camp Alma aims to provide a safe, secure residential facility for veterans that are often experiencing homelessness and substance abuse disorder in addition to PTSD and other after-effects of their service. From the camp, veterans are often taken back

into town to access other treatment and services. While they’re at the camp, though, all is quiet for its residents, with a community garden and plenty of woodsy silence to ease a weary mind. Still, this is not to say that there’s an over-abundance of leisure time. “It’s an environment where we try to keep the

veterans as active as possible,” says Jack Gartley, Director of Operations at Camp Alma. “There are lots of opportunities to paint, landscape, and work on general construction. We’re trying to promote a team atmosphere, helping veterans support themselves and support their team as well.” Gartley said that Camp

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Pet Tips and Tales: Tasty Treats By Mary Ellen Angel Scribe for The Sentinel Every morning, I drink bone broth for its health benefits. A big batch of bones is boiled on the stove, frozen in ice cube trays and then placed in baggies in the freezer. Our rescued cat, Shasta, also needs digestive support. So, I make her bone broth too. The difference between hers and ours is that hers contains a mixture befitting her age and needs including Chinese bladder support herbs, ground flax seeds for Persian coat enhancement and bowel support, cat vitamins/probiotics, grass, Knox gelatin and catnip. I bake her two large organic chickens, cool the mixture, then blend it before placing in several bowls. Each bowl contains a different combination of ingredients for varied flavor and nutrition. Each morning, Angel Scribe drinks her broth in a delicate English teacup with hot water and Shasta’s is melted prior to adding to her food. When I was not home, my retired husband saw the new ‘cat’ batches in the freezer and the similar bag of my bone broth. Because we had recently acquired the cat, he was not used to seeing her ‘food’ in the fridge, so he organized the freezer by combining the bags. When I discovered and commented on his kind gesture he laughed and said, “I’ll know if you get one of Shasta’s combinations if you start meowing.” It took a moment to return his laughter, but I reasoned that the cat’s ingredients are organic and natural, so for the next month my daily morning wake-up broth may have a slight grass, catnip or cat vitamin hint to it. “Meow.” Now you know what to do with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey bones! Happy Thanksgiving from the Angel Scribes to your home. Humorous TIPS My friends have a great sense of humor. Following are their funny responses to our ‘food combining’ error: Several vowed not to drink bone broth at our home. They quipped that like my husband, they’ll be looking for signs of me chasing balls, catching mice, chasing butterflies, eating flies off the window, growing whiskers/tail, mewing instead of snoring, or cleaning with my tongue. Tony in Vancouver, Washington helpfully suggested, “Label all future bone broth baggies as your husband might

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like his seasoned differently than you do.” Chris, a health consciousness neighbor added, “Since Shasta’s broth includes feline bladder support, I hope you don’t get the urge to use her litter box”, and Anne in Alberta quipped, “The neighbors would be taken aback if they saw you outside scratching in the dirt!” Laughing out loud, on a roll, Edith in Michigan added, “But the good news is that your bladder may be doing better!” Carla in Cottage Grove, Oregon asked, “Does your cat drink the broth willingly or does it taste funny to her, and do you have to syringe it into her mouth? My cats would probably sniff it and say, ‘What else ya got’?” Dear Readers, we are what we eat. Clean water and healthy food create our blood system that nourishes us and gives us strength. There is no magic pill to health, there is wisdom and choices. No one, not even our pets, in a commonsense mind can reason that junk food or bags of dried food over years will maintain health. What’s not to love about the taste of homemade-healthy delights? My walking partner, Tony, shifted from store bought treats to pieces of bacon for his dog, Budley. The benefits are amazing. Budley loves the treats, lost weight and his coat is shiny. Our cats over the years have eaten the bone broth mixture with zest. It contains high nutrients and chicken meat blended with a variation of ingredients to aid their overall health. After our recent accidental cooking/freezing error research on its benefits will continue in the morning to what it tastes like $*&^$al7di9an! Oops! Sorry. It’s hard to type at the same time as scratching behind my ear with my foot. But, right now, I need a catnap! Check out Shasta Fluffington and her baby brother, Mr. E. Fluffington, video’s on https://www.facebook. com/PetTipsandTales - Cat Fact: Shasta’s nose, it is a purr-fect Tesla “T” logo. Tell us about your pet! angelscribe@msn.com Cottage Grove Humane Society for Neuter/ Spay Assistance Program. (541) 942-3130

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The Lincoln Middle School 6th grade football team has completed an undefeated regular season following a 6-0 win over Pleasant Hill, who was also undefeated coming into the match. The game took place on Nov. 5 under the bright lights on Don King Field at Cottage Grove High School. This coming after the team fell to Pleasant Hill a year ago. “The year before, they took it pretty hard when they lost. They don’t like losing so they were ready to go and we were able to play under the lights at the high school. They let us use the locker room for the kids. The whole experience was just awesome for them,” Tigers coach Steve Aman said. Aman co-coaches the sixth grade team (that also has four fifth graders) with Jeff Conklin. The two have coached together with much of the same group of kids for several years. “I actually got into a

The Lincoln middle school football team celebrates completing an undefeated season following a 6-0 win over Pleasant Hill on November 5. (Photo by Tawny Yoss-Lowrey) lot of trouble when I was grown with them, they young so I never got to know our coaching style, play sports. When I had and we know what kids kids, I didn’t want them work best where. They all to fall down the path I just have fun hanging out did, so I’ve pushed them together. I think it makes both to do sports, what- the team flow really well ever it may be. I’ve been together,” Conklin concoaching sports since my tinued. youngest was in KinderLincoln ran a strong garten which is about 10 offense that was unique years [ago] now. I just try for a sixth-grade team, to stay active and help as most teams at that out where I can,” Conk- age put a heavy emphalin said. sis on the running game. “The majority of the But Conklin and Aman kids [on the team] have estimate that the team been playing together threw the ball anywhere since first grade. We’ve from 40-60% of the time. been coaching them While there is no official since then. We’ve kind of statistical tracking, the

coaches estimate Lincoln only threw two or three interceptions all season. The Tigers used two quarterbacks in most games but sometimes would use three. “All three of them have great accuracy and can throw the ball down field. There were other quarterbacks who could throw further down the field that we played against but accuracy wise they were probably the best three quarterbacks in the league,” Aman said. “After the first game we were like, wow they are something special this year. It was just the way they clicked and moved. Steve likes offense and calls all the plays. We have a huge offense for a sixth-grade team, we probably run around 100 plays,” Conklin said. “The way we do the numbers system, even the five new kids, you can pick it up within a week or so. Having that many plays just opens it up so much. We can run multiple people in different spots, we have a lot of fakes we do, and we throw the ball a See TIGERS page 2B

Garman returns to CGHS sidelines as an assistant By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Nick Garman, a retired Cottage Grove High School (CGHS) teacher and boys’ basketball coach, who was widely esteemed among students, colleagues, and former athletes, is returning to the sidelines once again to coach the Lions. This time as an assistant. When asked by The Sentinel what drew him back, Garman said “Probably Seth [Hutchison, Lions head coach.] He’s one of my former players. The last year I coached at Cottage Grove he was a junior. I knew what kind of person I was going to work with.” “It’s the relationship with the kids,” Garman continued. “Seeing them have success, seeing them learn to work hard. I think maybe as a society we’ve moved away from that a little bit. To see these kids who are willing to volunteer their time, come out there, and be pushed to work hard, I enjoy that.” Garman began coaching freshman at CGHS as an assistant in 1991 before taking over the team as varsity head coach in 2001. He parted ways with the program in 2005 and took over the head coaching job at Elmira High School in 2006. However, he remained on the CGHS staff as a teacher. Garman coached current Cottage Grove head

Nick Garman coaches with intensity during a Lions basketball practice. Garman will return to the sidelines as a Cottage Grove assistant for the first time since 2005. (Photo by Kyle McGowen) coach Seth Hutchison towards the end of his time with the Lions. “I’ve been a head coach for 20 years. I suppose I was a fairly, I don’t know if domineering is the right word, but I was the big guy in control. I ran the practice and I was the one talking most of the time. Now I’ve got to shift gears a little bit and make sure I’m not running over Seth at all,” Garman laughed about. “He’s a very nice guy, and the kids who have been in the program, you can tell they are well coached. I just think he treats people right,” Garman continued. “His [Hutchison] expectations for kids are; to get good

grades, get to class, and put the student first. It is something I’ve always been a proponent of. We are coaching a public high school, school has to come first. He does a good job of that.” Garman has enjoyed various activities since retiring from teaching and from coaching. Among those activities is taking trips with his wife Konnie, which he will continue to do. In the meantime, Garman is adjusting back to life on the basketball court and pouring into students’ lives. “I kind of tend to be a yeller, so maybe that’s a little different for them [the players]. They probably have to get used to

me a little bit. But they have been welcoming. The first day I went out there I did a little skill work with them in the preseason, they were very welcoming, very ‘yes coach’. They’ve been great,” Garman said. The Lions open the season on Dec. 1 at home against Sweet Home. Hutchison leads a team that has a balance of younger players and seniors. The addition of his former coach is something Hutchison welcomes with open arms. Garman has multiple deep state playoff runs on his record both as an assistant and as a head coach. It’s valuable experience that the Lions hope can bolster the team this year. But the strengths Garman brings to the table is beyond just basketball. “The energy and the fire is still there, he’s the same guy,” Hutchison continued. “This off-season I was really reflecting on things and I really wanted to continue to add more people to surround these young guys, he was the first guy on my list. I just remember him having such an impact of me growing up. I just wanted this opportunity for these guys to get coached by him as well.” “He’s back. He has just a high energy and love for the game. He is just a great teacher of the game. I’m really excited to have him on staff and looking forward to the future,” Hutchison concluded.

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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — South Valley Farmers Market has three Winter Markets remaining in their market season. The Winter Markets are held in the Cottage Grove Armory at 628 E. Washington Ave. from 10 to 4 p.m. The dates are: November 18, December 2, where they are also co hosting the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Bazaar at this market, and December 16. There are two music acts booked for each market. The bios for the musicians are listed below. November 18 - Chip “Dr. Horsehair” Cohen 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ~ Ken Luker 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chip “Dr. Horsehair” Cohen has been fiddling for audiences across the United States since the 1970s. After studying classical violin as a youth in Maryland, he traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains, where he immersed himself in bluegrass and old- time fiddling. He has been fiddling ever since,

working with artists such as the Holy Modal Rounders, the Johnson Mountain Boys, Ferlin Husky, and Michelle Shocked. Along his musical journey, he has added Celtic, Cajun, and klezmer fiddle, classical guitar, and original compositions to his repertoire. Ken Luker is originally from Portland Oregon and has been living in Eugene since 2008. Ken’s whole life has been playing guitar and singing, with over a thousand performances covering a wide array of musical styles, from Hawaiian to classic jazz, acoustic folk to electric blues, to rock and roll. He is currently the guitarist with the Hank Shreve Band, since 2015. Ken Luker’s solo performances offer reflections of humor and irony from a slightly twisted soul that has been pondering our life and times since the nineteen sixties. December 2 - Mallory Glaser 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ~ Elizabeth Cable 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mallory has dipped her toes into jazz, funk, classical art song, free improvisation, live electronica, and the folk musics of the Middle East, the Balkans and West Africa. She is a transplant from New York City, where she studied jazz and was a member of the experimental folk band, In One Wind. She now lives in Cottage Grove, where she performs with the Tonewood Trio, Alaskan Wolverine, Bossanaire, and Kudana Marimba Band. Eugene’s very own Lizzie Cable has been singing since she was five years old. Her original songs are like poems set to piano, guitar, and mandolin. She brings passion and new energy to cover songs from the 70’s and beyond. Her expression of folk songs from the UK is also a treat to hear. December 16 - Bill Stotts 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ~ Lana & The Dirty Dishes 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bill Stotts is a hot jazz and blues saxophonist, in pursuit of the soul of the saxophone. He start-

TIGERS from page 1B lot.” While the Tigers ran a strong offense, their defense, which was strong at forcing turnovers, may be what separated them from the rest of the competition. Lincoln outscored their opponents a combined 179-24, with the 24 points they gave up coming against Riddle in a 34-24 win. “The only concern [coming into the season] we had was numbers and you only have 11 on the field at a time, so we had five backups. One of our best players got a concussion and was out for a week and a half. That’s the only game we had somebody score on us was the game he missed,” Conklin said. While Lincoln clearly has talented athletes on the roster, it appears that there is more to the team than meets the eye. How does a team so young score at such a high rate and play such strong defense? Aman and Conklin say the team has a strong bond off the field. “Middle school football is usually league football, there are not a lot of school teams, so Lincoln Middle School is kind of unique in that aspect. They are taking bus rides and playing as a school. Whereas the league up north in Eugene, you show up to the ball field on Sunday and you’re not

taking those bus rides. As much as the time commitment sucked, it was good for the team to be together during those bus rides and it’s kind of grown the team off the field that translated to on the field,” Aman said. Lincoln has found multiple ways to win games this season. In the Tigers final game against Pleasant Hill, they recorded two interceptions in a defensive struggle that saw a final score of 6-0. “They were pretty jacked up. They got themselves prepared to be honest. Last year we played Pleasant Hill. We have a rivalry with them, we know the coaches up there and one of the coaches coached with us and his kid played with us when they were in fourth grade,” Conklin said. When asked what makes this team so unique, Conklin and Aman say they believe that the team holds each other accountable and that the power of positive reinforcement is strong. “They’ll put each other in their place, we don’t have to yell at them really. We’re all about positive encouragement with the kids. A lot of the games I honestly think that helped us win. A lot of the kids are positive. Like ‘hey you missed a catch, but let’s get it next time. Don’t worry about it.’ Some of the other teams you can

hear them in the huddle, to be stellar athletes their they are yelling at each first year,” Conklin said. other like ‘you did this wrong’ but our boys, I mean they are sixth grade kids, but for the most part they work well together,” Conklin said. “There is a handful of kids who have really good leadership qualities and I think the rest of the kids have really taken to that. The kids that started origDrinking and driving is a one-way street to inally, have built a really disaster. Stay on the right track–if you’re good bond together and drinking, arrange for a ride; if you’re driving, the team has built that stay sober. With so many celebrations during bond as a whole, instead of just those individuals,” the holiday season, it’s especially important Aman said. It’s a good mix to remember your responsibility to yourself, of leadership and skills. your family, your friends and your community: We didn’t have a very big Keep yourself and fellow motorists out of team, only 16 kids. The danger by staying sober behind the wheel. kids we had in place fit all the positions. If we had any injuries then it might have been a different story. I don’t think we would have gone undefeated and won the championship.” While there were just 16 players on the team’s roster, there were also four fifth graders and several of the players were new to the group. “We had one of them • Starfire Lumber • Brad’s Chevrolet that is a receiver. He had Company never played before, he’s a little bitty guy but he • Ray’s Towing is fast. At the start of the • Fountain Gutters year he could not catch the football. By the end of • South Willamette the year he was catching • Hitch Pro & Tow Veterinary them all and running reverses. He’s super excited to come back next year, • Daves Pump and • Cottage Grove that’s how you build a Construction Sentinel program to get kids out there. They don’t have

ed playing keyboard and singing in school in 1963. He has since played in Las Vegas at Gilley’s, in Hollywood at the Whiskey a Go Go and the Knitting Factory, at the Los Angeles Colosseum, and thousands of other venues from San Diego, CA to Orcas Island, Washington. Lana and The Dirty Dishes play a fun mix of classic country and americana with some bluegrass twangs and original compositions for flavor. The Dirty Dishes may come and go, but expect to see Aaron Boals on upright bass, Dick Mombell on guitar and harmonica, Gregg Vollstedt on guitar, lap steel and dobro, Tim McCornack on guitar and mandolin, and Lana Dishner herself playing guitar and singing. All our gentlemen are fantastic vocalists and carry 3 and 4-part harmonies mighty fine. We always have a real blast playing music for folks, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into some Dirty Dishes!

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside the day a f t e r Thanksgiving, Nov. 24. P o p u l a r l y known as “Green Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving has become a tradition for many families. State parks will once again waive day-use parking fees in the 24 parks that are open and charge for parking on that day. “We’re proud to continue this tradition and offer everyone the chance to explore parks in the fall,” said Lisa Sumption, director of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Parking is free yearround at almost all state parks; the waiver applies

to the parks that charge $5 daily for parking. Fee parks include popular destinations such as Fort Stevens, Cape Lookout, Silver Falls, Champoeg, L.L. Stub Stewart, Smith Rock and Milo McIver. A complete list of parks that require day-use parking permits is available online at stateparks.oregon.gov (Fall Creek is listed, but closed for the season). The fee waiver applies from open to close on Nov. 24, except at Shore Acres State Park, where it expires at 4 p.m. for the Holiday Lights event that runs Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Use #OregonStateParks and #OptOutside on social media to share your adventures.

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Donna Schaefer Estate No. 23PB09510 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 26, 2023, Melissa Ruth Singler 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: by: GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. Sincerely, Greg Allen Hunt Attorney at Law GAH/eh Publication Dates: November 10, 17 & 22, 2023. ________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lisa M. Messano has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Claire Mariam Pitsenberger, aka Mariam Claire Pitsenberger, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB09589. 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,

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sons entitled to notice of this Petition are: Father Joseph Anthony Dominick Location unknown Mother: Jocelyn Rose Dominick Location unknown Guardians: Jeanette Shinn and Robert Shinn 2310 Waddington Rd. Ferndale, CA 95536 6. The minor’s treating physician is: 7. The following is a list of all persons who have information about the minor: Paternal grandparents and guardians: Jeanette Shinn and Robert Shinn 707-499-1151 Maternal grandmother: Robin Heatherstorm 530-623-3725 8. The proposed guardian will continue to provide care for the minor respondent at 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401. 9. The proposed guardian is not a public or private agency or organization that provides the services in the preceding paragraph. 10. The proposed guardian will not exercise control over the minor’s estate. 11. Venue for this proceeding lies in Lane County, because the minor resides in this county. No other Court in the State of Oregon, or any other state, has acquired jurisdiction in this matter and no guardian has previously been appointed for the minor except the guardianship in Superior Court of California County of Humboldt. The State of Oregon is the home state according to the provisions of ORS 109.730. WHEREFORE, Petitioners pray for an Order: a) Appointing Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba as guardians for Kenai Valentine Dominick. b) Directing that Letters of Guardianship be issued after proper notice. c) Appointing a visitor. We, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba declare that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief, and we understand it may be used as evidence in court and is subject to penalty for perjury. Publication Dates: November 17, 22 & 29, 2023. ________________________

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of Guardianship of: Kenai Valentine Dominick Minor Respondent) Case No.: Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardians (Minor) ORS 21.175(1) Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba alleges, 1. The following information is given with regard to the minor, the Petitioner, and the proposed guardian: Minor Respondent Information: Name: Kenai Valentine Dominick Age: 6 years Birth Date: February 15, 2017 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Petitioners Information: Name: Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba Age: 40 years Birth Date: February 04, 1983 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and aunt. Name: Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba Age: 41 years Birth Date: December 07, 1981 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and uncle. Proposed Guardians Information: Name: Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba Age: 40 years Birth Date: February 04, 1983 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and aunt. Name: Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba Age: 41 years Birth Date: December 07, 1981 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and uncle 2. The proposed guardians have not been convicted of a crime or had a license revoked or cancelled that was required by law of any state for the practice of an occupation or profession. The proposed guardians have not filed for bankruptcy in the last 10 years. 3. The proposed guardians are willing and able to serve as the minor’s guardians. 4. Appointment of guardians is sought because the Respondent is a minor and in need of a guardian. The minor’s parents are unable and unwilling to provide care and supervision and their whereabouts are unknown. Jeanette Shinn and Robert Shinn were appointed her guardians December 14, 2021 in Superior Court of California County of Humboldt Case No. PR2100201. They have decided to transfer guardianship to petitioners and consent to this petition. Petitioner, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba is the minor child’s maternal aunt. Petitioners have had the minor child in their care since July 01, 2023. The current guardians have delegated guardian powers to petitioners. Guardianship is needed to provide the necessary care and supervision of the minor respondent. 5. The names, addresses and relationship to the minor of per-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of: Zailee Jade Dominick Minor Respondent; Case No.: 23PR01581 Notice of Petition to Appoint Fiduciary IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of: Kenai Valentine Dominick Minor Respondent; Case No.: 23PR01580 Notice of Petition to Appoint Fiduciary To: Joseph Anthony Dominick and Jocelyn Rose Dominick NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on September 01, 2023, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba filed a petition for appointment of Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba as guardians of the minors. Petitioners’ address and phone number are: Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba Residence: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Petitioner, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba are the current caregivers and aunt and uncle. Written objections may be made by mailing or delivering objections to the Lane County Greg Allen Hunt Attorney at Law 225 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-6799 voice and fax gahuntaal@comcast.net #782500 Notice of Petition to Appoint Fiduciary Page 2 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Circuit Court, Lane County Courthouse, 125 E. 8th St., Eugene, OR 97401, with the proper filing fee. Your objections herein must be filed within 20 days of the service of this notice. If you wish to receive copies of future filings in this case,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David A. Kundert has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Verla Mae Kundert, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB09696. 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: November 17, 2023 /s/ David A. Kundert, Personal Representative. Publication dates: November 17, 22 & 29, 2023 ________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICK A. REINBOLD, Deceased. Case No.: 23PB09242 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Constance Forsythe has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above 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 November 17, 2023. Constance Forsythe Personal Representative Sean D. Kelly, OSB #97073 Sean Kelly, PC Attorneys for Personal Representative 30 N. 5th Street, P.O. Box 725 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Publication dates: November 17, 22 & 29, 2023 ________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CARLA JEAN BARNES has been appointed and qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of ALICE MAE MATTHEWS, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB09622. 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 November 17, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan M. Gifford, OSB #077181 P.O. Box 247 751 N. River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR

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: KENNETH M. ELLIS Deceased. Case No. 23PB09366 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above intestate estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative at: Lavera D. Gurule c/o George L. Derr, Attorney at Law, 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, Oregon 97401, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these probate proceedings are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and first published this 22nd day of November 2023. /s/Lavera D. Gurule Lavera D. Gurule, Personal Representative Attention: Legal Advertising Please publish the above notice once each week for three successive weeks and insert the date of first publication in the notice where required. Please call and confirm dates of publication. /s/Lavera D. Gurule Lavera D. Gurule, Personal Representative. Publication dates: November 22, 29 & December 6, 2023. ________________________ AUCTION NOTICE

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