For a small rural town to maintain the longevity of its three historic summer traditions, as Cottage Grove has in a changing culture, speaks volumes about the importance of traditional
and communitybuilding opportunities among Grovers.
The Western Oregon Exposition was born in 1932 and Bohemia Mining Days in 1959—so the Cottage Grove Rodeo is bookended by the summer celebrations that followed it.
JEREMY
C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel
The rodeo grounds are located south of town at 77958 Hwy 99S.
Public works crews are in the process of establishing a new smaller homeless camp site at the vacant lot on 12th Street in Cottage Grove.
Cottage Grove City Manager
This Friday and Saturday night, July 11 and 12, spectators will see plenty of action with a total of eight professional competitions. Standard events at most sanctioned professional rodeos fall into two categories: Roughstock Events, which judge both rider and animal performance, and Timed Events, where the fastest time wins.
Mike Sauerwein said the city is behind its original Oct. 1 timeline is establishing the camp, following the Aug. 22 closure and cleanup of the 12th Street and Douglas Street homeless camps. During the transition, the adjacent Lulu Dog Park at 12th Street has been used as a homeless camp site with hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
KID EVENTS
An entertaining prelude to the 7 p.m. main events is watching youth compete—some just for fun, others chasing pro-rodeo dreams. Kid events at the Cottage Grove Rodeo include Mutton Bustin’, Calf Riding, and Steer Riding, which kick off at 5 p.m., with Junior Barrel Racer qualifiers starting at 4 p.m.
ROUGHSTOCK EVENTS
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Club Cottage Grove Riding Club member and rodeo veteran ropes a bull to remove it from the arena. Club members praise Ron ias a valuable coach for kids and adults learning the techniques of rodeo events.
TIMED EVENTS
Bareback Riding – Rider holds onto a rigging with one hand while riding a bucking horse.
“None of us have ever managed a homeless camp before, so we knew that date was a bit aspirational,” Sauerwein said. “We are hoping that this week we will be able to make the transition. Our goal was to provide folks with a safe and secure place to spend the night and that’s what we are doing.”
Tie-Down Roping – Cowboy ropes a calf, dismounts, and ties three legs together.
The new mini homeless camp will include the same restrictions as the former larger camps.
Barrel Racing – A timed race around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern (primarily a women’s event).
Saddle Bronc Riding – Known as the “classic” rodeo event; rider uses a specialized saddle and rein.
Bull Riding – Arguably the most intense; rider must stay on a bucking bull for 8 seconds using one hand.
Sauerwein said city staff was cleaning up the Lulu Dog Park to reestablish it as a dog park. Specific costs of that cleanup and establishing the smaller homeless camp at 12th Street were not immediately available.
Steer Wrestling – Also called “bulldogging”; cowboy jumps from horse to steer and wrestles it to the ground.
Team Roping – Two riders (header and heeler) work together to rope a steer’s horns and hind legs.
“The same rules will apply,” Sauwrwein said. “The camp will be available from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and the rules will be enforced through our contracting company, One Security of Eugene to help us during this transition period. They are a very experienced homeless camp management company.”
Breakaway Roping – A newer event where the rope “breaks away” from the saddle horn when the calf is roped (also primarily for women).
Sauerwein and other city officials have told the Sentinel, that there are no additional plans to offer any other long-term sheltering for the homeless.
RIDING CLUB HISTORY
For more than seven decades, members of the Cottage Grove Riding Club (CGRC) have produced this longstanding event in
“Cottage Grove will follow state law as we understand it,” Sauerwein said. “That is what we are doing. To change that is up to the legislature. The city of Cottage Grove has no plans to do any kind of a shelter beyond what we are
Stacy’s Restaurant closed
Customers describe Stacy’s
Covered Bridge Restaurant as a Cottage Grove icon.
The business, along East Main Street in Cottage Grove’s Historic District, has remained a local eatery for the past 26 years. But that changed in late June. Customers found the restaurant closed.
On June 25, the operators posted the following on the restaurant’s Facebook page:
“We want to thank Cottage Grove and the surrounding areas for their continued support throughout the years! It’s been a pleasure serving and getting to know everyone. Sadly, we will be closing due to the road conditions on Main Street,” the post states.
CINDY WEELDREYER
For The Cottage Grove Sentinel
In 1975, when Birdy Hoelzle and her sister Gail opened The Bookmine they were familiar with The Village Green.
Creswell resident Wayne White and his wife Evie were frequent customers.
Their father traveled a lot and often brought its matchboxes home as keepsakes for his girls. The sisters were in their 20’s when they opened the Main Street bookstore and, to enhance their income, worked as waitresses at the resort.
helped us meet many of our future bookstore customers,” Birdy said.
partnership with the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA), a major regional body sanctioning over 40 rodeos annually in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California.
currently doing, which is providing a location for folks to spend the night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.”
CGRC President AJ Cave has been involved with the club for about 15 years and has served as president for the past five. He
Read previous coverage about the homelessness challenges in Cottage Grove and follow new developments at cgsemtinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel.
‘for the time being’
A comment also posted on the business’s Facebook from supporter Deborrah Cochrum stated:
Grovers gather to remember Village Green Resort
the way” during the construction project.
The mental health impact facing Oregon’s wildland firefighters
SLW’s contract with LTD ends—leaders protest decision, riders brace for reduced access
South Lane Wheels (SLW), the nonprofit transit provider serving rural Lane County since 1978, contracted with Lane Transit District (LTD) conclude on June 30
JEREMY C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel
While SLW is no longer operating public transit under LTD’s pilot program, the organization itself remains active, with its staff, volunteer board, and mission intact.
Oregon’s wildfire season is expected to continue through this month, but the mental scares and impact of the season on the firefighters who battle blazes in Lane County and across the state, and their families, may last a lifetime, according to Jeff Dill, the founder of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA).
Dill established the FBHA in 2010 following Hurricane Katrina. He was than a Battalion Chief for a fire department in northwest Chicago.
“I saw our brothers and sisters struggle from the devastation that they saw, so I went back and got my degree and became a licensed counselor,” he said. “We started tracking EMS and firefighter suicides across America.”
The Eugene-based company, Direct Medical Transport (DMT), was to begin operating the reduced rural transit service on July 1 LTD has moved the start date back to August 4, pending the resolution of South Lane Wheels’ protest to LTD’s staff and board of directors. The pilot grant specifies fixed service levels, meaning that even if SLW’s protest leads to a reversal and the contract is awarded to them, they would only be authorized—and funded—to operate at the level outlined by LTD.
PROCUREMENT SHIFT
Behavioral Impact
According to Dill, firefighters often don’t recognize the behavioral impact of their work.
LTD’s 2025 restructuring moved rural contracts into a competitive bid process. SLW submitted a proposal and subsequently filed protests challenging the scoring. LTD staff rejected the protest and recommended moving forward with DMT.
BOARD DELIBERATION
“We become cultural brainwashed,” Dill said. “Whether it’s structural or wildland fires. So, we are meant to believe we are supposed to act strong, brave, be help, don’t ask for help, and we don’t want to look weak and not ask for help.”
Dill added that while firefighters are on the front lines battling the wildfires, one of the biggest challenges they face is the unknown.
Bar that we ever got. It was like family.”
She shared a humorous memory they made in the formal Iron Maiden Dining Room that drew laughter from the crowd.
White speculated that the Main Street Revitalization Project has negatively impacted the restaurant’s business.
“I am going to miss the Tortellini soup and the little steak I had, and I am going to miss the employees. It has been the favorite place for me and my wife to go and have dinner because our friends were there,” he said. “The bar itself was as close to a Cheers
“It was a wonderful place to work and, being new in town, it
“I know when they started to put in that street, that Stacy’s business dropped off by at least 50%,” he said. “I don’t know how many of those other businesses will be able to stay in business. They are all hunting.”
“My sister and I were budding feminists at the time and were quite shocked by the sexism practiced in the dining room,” she said. “The menu given to a woman had no prices on it and foot pillows were provided so ladies’ uncomfortable shoes could be removed while dining. It was a very different era.”
A later post by Stacy’s operators on June 28 on the business’s Facebook page stated in part:
Nearly 50 people attended the Cottage Grove Historical Society’s “Farewell to the Village Green” at the Community Center, Saturday, Sept. 21. The internationally famous resort was created by Walter A. Woodard (W.A.) and his son, Carlton. Some members of the family attended and shared personal memories.
THROUGH THE LENS
“So, to all, we had to choose to close our business for the time being. We made this decision solely on being down on sales. It’s been an extremely hard decision. We have been in this community for 26 years, supporting anything and anyone we possibly could. Please don’t let anyone say differently.”
Kris Woodard’s introductory remarks included personal memories he made through the lens of a 12-year-old who was often “in
“You can hold your head high and be proud of the excellent food and service you gave to the area for years. The restaurant business is one of the most difficult to engage in with razor thin profit margins. People who have never been in the business much less during COVID and after for a few years don’t even begin to know the challenges. The construction downtown with its unhappy little surprises like the recent gas leak takes another swipe at the bottom line. Small businesses are struggling, and it is heartbreaking to see your business close. I hope you will rise from the ashes and succeed in your next venture, know you have fans, and we are rooting for you. Your son should be proud of what you accomplished and the talent you possess, you set a great example for him to take risks and live your dream,” Cochrum’s post stated.
He said he was given an important job of opening the boxes delivered to the guest rooms and recalled how cool he felt driving the orange golf cart around the property for assigned errands. Years later, another special memory was seeing the famous football player, O.J. Simpson, running on one of the resort’s paths.
HELP FOR EMPLOYEES
To the delight of those gathered, Kris’ brother, Casey Woodard,
On June 18, the LTD Board voted 4–3 to give CEO Jamison Auten authority to sign the contract with DMT. SLW Executive Director Ruth Linoz said she learned for the first time that SLW had the option to file a federal-level protest, because the pilot is state funded through a federal regulatory framework.
“In the board meeting, we learned for the first time that we had an additional opportunity to file a protest at the federal level because federal regulations govern the pilot program,” Linoz said.
“It’s how rapidly theses fires can move, and the unknown is where is it going to end? Where will this fire go to and how long will it last? And that is a struggle,” he said. “So, when you are fighting that fire, you’re trying to do your best to stop it, and yet the wind kicks up at 60 miles an hour and it drags it further and further behind them. That aspect of the unknown is very difficult in wildland fires. The firefighters have that stress and anxiety, and that struggle to protect is a very difficult challenge for the wildland firefighters.”
The possibility of a months-long delay added urgency to the board’s decision. LTD extended SLW’s existing contract for up to 120 days to preserve current service levels while the protest played out, aiming for DMT to begin operating by August 4—assuming no further filings.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
It is often very difficult for family members of the firefighters to understand what emotions there are, and that many firefighters don’t express their emotions, according to Dill.
SLW provided over 20 000 oneway rides in 2023, including hundreds of wheelchair-accessible trips. The loss of service days is especially hard on vulnerable riders.
The Sentinel received an email last week from Sally Savage, a 90-year-old South Lane Wheels rider. Sally said she relies on SLW to reach Peacehealth’s Riverbend Medical Center for doctor’s appointments and
“We ask the family members to try to understand the cultural,” he said. “Be direct. Challenge with compassion when something doesn’t look right or doesn’t sound right, and do an internal size up, which we ask the firefighters to do as well,” he said.” Internal size up means asking why am I acting this way, and why am I feeling this way? The best thing we can do is
PHOTO JEREMY C. RUARK / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
CINDY WEELDREYER Cottage Grove Sentinel
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Riding
Jeremy C. Ruark / Cottage Grove Sentinel
Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant has been a popular eatery in Cottage Grove’s Historic District for the past 26 years.
Alleged online sexual contact with minor leads to arrest in Cottage Grove
JEREMY C. RUARK Cottage Grove Sentinel
In May of 2025 the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) began an investigation involving an adult male communicating with a minor on-line.
“The resulting investigation revealed 39-year-old Frank Dylan Hendricks engaged in illicit sexual conduct with the minor child on-line,” LCSO
Lt. Ryan Wellks said in a release.
On June 25, the LCSO, with assistance from the Cottage Grove Police
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Cottage Grove Police
MONDAY, JUNE 23
02:40: Suspicious condition, 1200 block E. Main St.
04:27: Intoxicated subject, 1500 block E. Main St.
06:30: Found property, 6th/Madison
08:43: Vicious dog, 200 block N. 12th St.
08:49: Abandoned vehicle, 16th/Main
09:29: Order violation, 400 block Adams Ave.
10:10: Fraud, 100 block Taylor Pl.
Department, served a search warrant at the 2300 Block of East Main Street in Cottage Grove. Frank Hendricks was contacted and arrested for:
• Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct
• Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the second degree
• Luring a Child (ORS 167 057)
• Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the second degree Hendricks was lodged at the Lane County Jail. Wells said the investigation is ongoing.
11:50: Disturbance, 600 block Benjamin Ave.
12:36: Welfare check, 1500 block Harvey Ln.
12:45: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
13:58: Abandoned vehicle, 2300 block E. Main St.
14:23: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
14:31: Disorderly subject, 1600 block Ash Ave.
15:55: Disturbance, 900 block W. Main St.
18:48: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
19:07: Suspicious condition, Lane/Geer
19:16: Warrant service, Lane/Geer
19:30: Runaway juvenile, 33000 block Molitor Hill Rd.
20:28: Warrant service, 200 block N. 12th St.
21:57: Suspicious subject, 100 block Village Dr.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
01:26: Criminal mischief, 500 block Gateway Blvd.
03:04: Alarm, 1300 block S. River Rd.
“This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community,” Wells said. Thanks to the many agencies who participate in the Lane County ICAC Task Force and collaborate to make this work possible.”
If anyone has information regarding this case or additional victims, contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-2889
Police use patience, care in goat round-up
Cottage Grove Police Department (CGPD) officers never know what types of calls they will be dispatched to each day. Some days are quite different from others, like for example in late June, officers were involved in a very unusual “roundup” assisting with wrangling escaped goats in the area of Currin Road and Row River Road.
23:43: Suspicious subject, 700 block E. Gibbs Ave.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
01:20: Wanted subject, 500 block E. Madison Ave.
08:01: Drug activity, 400 block N. 10th St.
08:05: Mental subject, 1600 block Ash Ave.
11:31: Agency assist, 77000 block Hwy 99
12:35: Welfare check, 800 block S. 1st St.
12:47: Harassment, 700 block S. 2nd St.
13:22: Suspicious condition, 400 block N. 10th St.
13:42: Shots fired, 1500 block S. 4th St.
13:59: Fraud, 1400 block Daugherty Ave.
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14:14: Theft, 100 block Gateway Blvd.
Two goats had escaped their enclosure and were caught stealing “tasty” grass from a neighbor’s lawn, according to the CGPD Facebook.
“After causing a minor traffic hazard, the goats were safely returned to their pen without incident,” the Facebook post states.
14:42: Motor vehicle crash, 7th/Adams
16:11: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
16:59: Theft, 200 block N. 12th St.
17:27: Fire, 800 block Arthur Ave.
18:11: Illegal camping, 300 block S. River Rd.
18:31: Agency assist, 1300 block E. Main St.
20:41: Disturbance, 1500 block Hwy 99
23:20: Suspicious condition, 100 block Tyson Dr.
23:24: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
00:38: Theft, 700 block S. 10th St.
03:27: Welfare check, 800 block Gateway Blvd.
03:49: Suspicious vehicle, 3200 block Row River Rd.
With just days remaining before Coiner Park transforms into “Bohemia City,” the countdown to the 66th Annual Bohemia Mining Days (July 17–19) is officially on. Here’s what festivalgoers need to know to get the most out of this beloved hometown celebration. The 2025 theme is Striking Gold: A Legacy Reignited.
Main Stage Music Lineup
Entertainment Coordinator Bradly Shepherd has struck gold with this year’s musical schedule featuring a wide range of genres and local talent.
Thursday – Buck & Friends, Skip Jones
Friday – Forest Mountain Lion, Geoffery and Louis Koch, Irish Echo, Brew Kats, Windy Ridge
Saturday – Silk Creek Singers, The Huckleberrys, The Porch Ramblers, Jimmy & Friends, Child’s Way Band, The Regulars, Donnie Ray Cowboy Buck’s Back— Solo and Center Stage
Longtime favorite Buck (of Buck & Elizabeth fame) returns this year solo and serves as Master of Ceremonies. Known for his high-energy shows and the kid-favorite song, “Cow Cow Yucky Yucky,” his presence bridges generations of fans.
Old West Walls Update Wall panels for Bohemia City’s vintage Old West town are taking shape at Kyle Kishen’s property, thanks
JULY 11-12
Cottage Grove Rodeo. The 75th annual rodeo presented by Brad’s Chevrolet at the Cottage Grove Riding Club, 77958 Highway 99 South in Cottage Grove. Gates open at 3 p.m. Jr. Barrel Racer qualifiers at 4 p.m. Mutton Busters, Calf Riders, and Steer riders at 5 p.m. Main event at 7 p.m. includes Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Roping events, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and veterans, $8 kids, children under 5 years old free.
JULY 17-19
Spirit of BMD. The Bohemia Mining Days Festival at Coiner Park in Cottage Grove. Read more in the Festival Countdowns at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel and visit www. spiritofbmd.com for event details, sign-ups, and updates.
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Described as hardworking, community-spirited members of the Kyle
Construction crew donated time on a recent Saturday to begin building the Old West facade walls needed to transform Coiner Park into “Bohemia City” on July 17-19.
to donated materials from Cascade Home Center, Fox Lumber, and Steel House. The City will store the panels at Public Works. SBMD Director Matthew Hewlett invites anyone able to donate or help purchase a 40-foot dry container to get in touch.
Miners Steak and Beans Dinner
Thursday, 5–7 p.m., Chuckwagon Area
Relive the rustic charm of miner-era dining with grilled steak, baked potato, sweet cornbread, baked beans, and
a cookie. Cost: $15. Seating is limited; reserve online or come early while supplies last.
Parade Sign-Ups, Volunteers and Donations Registration is open for the Grand Miners Parade, with online applications available for walkers, riders, and floats. Volunteers are also needed to keep the three-day festival running smoothly, and donations of time, funds, or materials are welcomed.
JULY 27 The Emerald Valley Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association Annual Family Event and Fundraiser at the Cascadian Bowman, 91714 Poodle Creek Road in Noti. For more information
Festival Information Full schedule, applications, and updates are online at www.spiritofbmd.com. Follow along on social media: Facebook: Spirit of BMD | Instagram: @spiritofbmd | TikTok: @spirit.of.bmd | YouTube: Spirit of BMD
Sponsor Thanks SBMD want to thank this year’s presenting sponsors who make the Bohemia City magic happen: Woodard Family Foundation, Starfire Lumber, and the City of Cottage Grove.
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Arlene Joyce Hildenbrand
July 13, 1937 - June 18, 2025
Arlene Joyce Hildenbrand “Grammy,” 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 13, 1937, in Cottage Grove, Arlene lived a life marked by strength, service, and unwavering faith. A hardworking woman with a loving spirit, she drove an 18-wheeler and worked as a meat packer in a local butcher shop—roles not often filled by women in her time.
Arlene’s greatest joy came from her family.
She was the devoted mother of three children and the cherished matriarch of a growing legacy that includes 39 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. Her family was her heart, and she poured her love into each generation with grace, wisdom, and unwavering support.
A faithful steward of Christ, Arlene spent much of her life sharing the message of the Gospel. She instilled faith in countless young lives through the Child Evangelism Fellowship she hosted throughout the years. Her home was a safe haven, open and welcoming to all.
She is survived by her beloved brother, Gary Walker, along with her large family. Arlene will be deeply missed by all who knew her — to have known Arlene was to have loved Arlene.
The loss of Grammy has left a hole in our hearts, but we know she is resting peacefully in the Kingdom of Heaven, where we will one day meet again.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Row River Grange on August 23rd at 1:00, where family and friends are invited to gather and honor her memory.
Jennifer Jo Buller
July 7, 1947 - May 22, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Archie Ashbridge
November 29th, 1934 - June 16, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Archie Ashbridge passed away at the age of 90 on June 16, 2025, in Cottage Grove, OR.
Larry was born November 29th, 1934, in Eugene, OR to Archie and Helen (Richards) Ashbridge.
Larry was a long-time resident of Cottage Grove, spending most of his working life at Weyerhaeuser. Following his retirement, Larry and Wilma moved to La Pine, OR returning to Cottage Grove in 2017.
An avid outdoorsman, Larry loved spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with family. He was a wood worker, model airplane enthusiast, and
amateur astronomer. Larry was an avid Oregon Ducks fan!
Larry was a friend and coworker to many in the Cottage Grove area. Larry is survived by his wife Wilma, daughters Susan and Nancy, and sons Doug, Rick, and Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Helen, his brother Dale Ashbridge, and his daughter Janice Patton. A graveside service was held at Fir Grove Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to Northwest Steelheaders (https:// nwsteelheaders.org).
Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Jennifer Jo Buller, 77, of Eugene, Oregon passed away May 22, 2025. Jennifer was born July 7, 1947, in Cottage Grove, Oregon to parents, Howard E. and Marcell (Abeene) Dulley. She graduated high school in 1965. Jennifer married John D. Buller December 28, 1965, in Cottage Grove. They celebrated 59 years together. She worked in various capacities in her husband’s CPA office. Jennifer is survived by her husband John, daughter Kristen Abele of Beaverton, OR; son Corey Buller of Springfield, OR and 4 grandchildren. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Stacy’s
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The Sentinel checked in with the Oregon Employment Department to find out what financial options are available to employees when a business closes.
According to Oregon Employment Department Communications Officer Seth Gordon, the first step for the worker is to apply for unemployment benefits
“We encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible for benefits to apply,” he said. “We review the application and decide if they are eligible.
Part of the Oregon Employment Department process is connecting unemployed workers with
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first got involved because he wanted to be part of the
career and job-search services through WorkSource Oregon, though Gordon said a person doesn’t have to be unemployed to access such services.
“The impact to employees who lose a job they have had for years is high, but outside of determining a claimant’s eligibility for benefits, which are based on the client’s recent employment history, the length of time they have been with an employer does not generally affect their application or the services they may be eligible for,” he said.
Given the pandemic and state budget reductions, The Sentinel asked how long does the workers unemployment compensation process take?
According to Gordon. the process varies too much for each individual to give a
community. In 2024, the club had approximately 450 members. Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month and are open to the public. More information is available on its Facebook page.
Daniel Alvin Bickel, age 66, of Eugene, Oregon, died June 24 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Leo Rivers 74, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away June 30 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
precise answer for how long it takes.
The basic steps include:
• Filing an initial claim
• Filing weekly claims
• Looking for work and documenting one’s job search
“We do have resources online that lay out the process for anybody to apply (How Do I File? | OED Unemployment Insurance) online or over the phone, including our Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook,” Gordon added. “The first step to file online is to create a Frances Online account and we have how-to guides and step-by-step videos posted on our Frances Online Resources page.”
The Sentinel has attempted, without success, to reach the operators of Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant for additional comments. We’ll continue to seek new information and will post updates at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel.
Cave said it’s all hands-on deck to prepare the rodeo grounds for the club’s largest annual event.
treatments and for many daily errands in C.G.
She noted she is not eligible for other transport services. She calls the city’s lack of public transportation “impossible” for non-drivers like herself.
“This is a disaster for many of us,” she wrote. [PULL QUOTE] “Cottage Grove has been referred to as a “city” -- but what city has no public transportation except for one bus line (LTD Route #98) that goes nowhere near the hospitals and is difficult to get to for many non-drivers, like me. This “city” also has no taxi service I can use to get around town.”
NEXT STEPS
LTD’s pilot will reduce rural service in South Lane County from five days per week to two. Riders will no longer be transported directly into the EugeneSpringfield metro area. Instead, they’ll be dropped at Walmart in Cottage Grove or LTD’s Park & Ride in Creswell to transfer to Route 98 or connect via the Cottage Grove Connector.
“The new pilot is designed to maintain essential rural access while aligning with available funding and service demand,” said Cosette Rees, LTD Director of Mobility Services.
“Although service levels are reduced, we’re expanding the Cottage Grove Connector and ensuring riders can still reach key destinations through coordinated transfers.”
The Connector, LTD’s on-demand shuttle service operating within Cottage Grove city limits, will see expanded hours under the new plan. The pilot, funded by a State of Oregon grant, runs through June 30, 2027
SLW leadership notes that without renewed community demand or funding, the organization may be unable to continue—threatening the survival of an institution that has symbolized rural transportation for nearly five decades.
SLW LEADERSHIP RESPONSE
South Lane Wheels began in Cottage Grove 43 years ago as “Senior Wheels,” a volunteerdriven nonprofit providing transportation for seniors and people with disabilities. Over time, the organization evolved into
a professionally staffed agency with trained drivers, a sterling safety record, and deep community ties.
“South Lane Wheels has been fiscally responsible, in compliance with state and federal requirements, and known for giving back through its care for riders and support of the communities it serves,” said Executive Director Ruth Linoz.
She emphasized that SLW’s staff and board— many of whom are local residents—are deeply concerned about how losing the LTD contract will affect riders. Without the contract, SLW would lose its primary income source and access to its fleet of accessible vehicles, resulting in staff layoffs.
“We are staying positive that our decades of earned value and qualified service performance will render a contract decision in our favor,” Linoz added. “We’re also deeply grateful to the community members who signed a recent petition expressing support for South Lane Wheels.” This is a developing story. Updates will be provided online at cgsentinel. com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel.
Pre-Planning
Pre-Planning
Pre-Planning
“We are very fortunate to have a committed and diverse board of directors and a lot of helpful volunteers who work hard year-round to put together such a large event for the community,” Cave said. “The responsibilities are divided among them and include grounds maintenance, administrative paperwork, social media, advertising, and working with event sponsors. We’ve also been blessed with amazing sponsors who help make it all happen.”
Rodeo proceeds support not just the main event in July but also year-round facility upkeep and programming.
OTHER HOSTED
EVENTS
In 2025, CGRC will host several additional rodeorelated events, including: “Gallup with God” Rodeo Bible Camp, a free, faithbased horsemanship experience open to all local kids. Beaver State Can Chasers (BSCC) State Camp – A statewide 4D barrel racing
organization that brings together riders, producers, and kid-only play day for horse-loving youth ages 18 and under. Other club activities include member-only roping nights and ride nights that bring the community together on horseback.
QUEEN COURT
The Rodeo Queen Court is a team of young women who represent the rodeo with horsemanship, poise, and Western spirit. Led by a Queen and supported by Princesses or Attendants, the court participates in grand entries, public appearances, and civic celebrations throughout the year.
Last October, multiple young women tried out for the 2025 season—and for the first time, the titles were awarded to sisters. Queen Rachel Tolman, 22, and her 15-year-old sister, Junior Queen Breanna Tolman, hail from Coos Bay. They represent the Cottage Grove Rodeo from the Wild Rogue Rodeo in the south to the Crooked River Round-Up in the east.
“We were pleasantly surprised to find that sisters had won,” Cave said. “It’s the first time we’ve had sisters as our Senior and Junior Queen.”
Breanna is also actively involved in 4-H and with Myrtle Creek High School’s OHSET chapter (Oregon High School Equestrian Teams), which gives high schoolers the chance to compete in equestrian sports as a recognized school activity.
A FAMILY AFFAIR
For three generations, Rita Bennett’s family has been involved with the CGRC, beginning in the late 1970s. She grew up among fellow horse lovers, with her family competing in various events and court duties.
“The club has been a huge part of our lives,” Bennett said. “We work hard keeping the grounds up and running the concession booth during events. It’s been important to our family—first my sister and me, and now we’re passing those traditions on to our kids.” TICKETS
Ticket Prices for the 2025 Cottage Grove Rodeo are: Adults, $17. Veterans and Seniors $14. Kids (ages 6–13) $8. Children 5 and under free. Discounted PreEvent Tickets are available at Brad’s Chevrolet, Wagon Wheel Feed Store, Vintage Inn, Country Farm & Ranch Supply & Schweitzer’s Western Wear. Parking is free.
“We always say this is more than just a rodeo—it’s a hometown tradition,” Cave said. “It’s about connection, visibility, and honoring the working roots of this place. For families new to the
or longtime locals looking to support the community, the Cottage
Rodeo offers a chance to witness
and
in action.” Cave said excitement is building for this weekend among club members, participants, and fans alike.
“I really want to encourage all ages to come out and not only enjoy the rodeo but all the events we have coming up.”
Courtesy photo from South Lane Wheels
Cottage Grove’s transit organization, created in 1978, has a fleet of buses to serve South Lane County. See more photos at cgsentinel.com
NEWS & VIEWS
Gov. Kotek blames transportation package failure on Republicans ‘who just wanted to
ALEX BAUMHARDT
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Gov. Tina Kotek blamed Republicans for the state Legislature’s failure to pass a bill this session that would have provided enough funding for the Oregon Department of Transportation to avoid layoffs. At a news conference Saturday morning June 28, following a late-Friday-night race to end the 20-25 legislative session, Kotek touted what she said was progress on most of her key priorities for the state and “unfinished business” in what was supposed to be passage of a historic transportation investment package. She criticized lawmakers from both parties for ending the session two days before they were constitutionally required.
“I’m here,” she said. “Constitutional sine die is tomorrow, and legislators have gone home. And they have not produced anything on transportation that we need right now in the state. So that conversation is very much unfinished business.”
Kotek hinted she could use her power as governor to call lawmakers back to Salem to finish this “unfinished business” in a special session.
“There’s a process for notifying if, for some reason, I’m going to change any of the bills. I don’t know what those will be at this point,” she said. “As governor, my job is to get the job done. And I have tools at my disposal to get that done. And I just hope everyone’s going to show up for work when they need it.”
The wins for now, Kotek said, were securing record investments in K-12 education, maintaining funding for housing and homelessness services and enough money to handle costs for the wildfire season. But she did not mask her frustration with lawmakers’ inability to pass a bill that would have helped close the state transportation agency’s $350 million budget deficit this year. Because of that, she said she would have to issue layoff notices to hundreds of transportation employees next week.
“I have workers, 600 to 700 workers, in the Oregon Department of Transportation, who are now facing layoffs because, for whatever reason, people couldn’t come together as Oregonians to fund that,” she said. “And I would put that at the feet of the folks who could have made that happen — and that is the Republican leadership.”
Last-ditch effort Republican leaders pointed the finger at Democrats, who they said used a secretive behind-the-scenes process that left Republicans out of critical discussions and resulted in bloated proposals shared too late in the six-month session.
“All session long, people asked us: ‘Well, what do you think of the transportation package?’ And we’d say: ‘We haven’t seen it,’” House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, R-Canby, said at a news conference Friday night. “So part of this issue, too, is
getting to this last-ditch tax package that nobody supported happened today. That’s ridiculous.”
Finding a way to fund an agency that relies on gas taxes in a world of growing vehicle electrification, and finding a way to pay for long overdue and long underfunded road, bridge and public transit projects for the next decade, was a key priority for Kotek and Democratic lawmakers in both chambers going into the 2025 session.
But the first version of the initial transportation package, House Bill 2025, wasn’t publicly available until June 9 — less than three weeks from the June 29 constitutional deadline to end the legislative session.
After several weeks of tense negotiations and counterproposals from Republicans and progressive Democrats, that ambitious 10-year, $14 6 billion proposal to fund not only the transportation department, but major bridge, road, bike, pedestrian and public transit projects, turned into a bare bones proposal to raise $2 billion over the next decade just for the state transportation agency. To do this, Democratic lawmakers hastily proposed Friday afternoon to increase the state’s 40-cent gas tax by 3 cents and increase vehicle registration and title fees.
Kotek met with lawmakers individually from late afternoon through the late evening to lobby for votes on the bill. She said she had them, but Democratic leaders in the House and Senate had called for an end to the session before the House could finish voting on bills that were still on the table, and they took an early vote on the $1 billion end-of-session budget bill that would have been the last ground on which Democrats had standing to bargain with Republicans. Agencies, lawmakers and lobbyists often use the bill, called the “Christmas tree bill” to negotiate extra money for projects that didn’t get much attention earlier in the session.
By the time the transportation bill made its way to the floor of the Oregon House Friday night, Republican lawmakers voted not to suspend rules that would have allowed them to fast track its final vote, meaning lawmakers would have had to stay until Saturday or Sunday, which they opted not to do.
Drazan said she was opposed to new taxes that would make it more expensive to live in the state, and that while she doesn’t want anyone to lose their job, she felt the state was overinvesting in public sector jobs at the expense of making it easier for the private sector to grow.
“The answer to get those jobs back, to be able to have more money in our budget, is to grow the private sector and ensure that we have more tax dollars here,” she said. “If we lack economic activity, we’re not going to be able to sustainably support a budget that’s growing anyway.”
See KOTEK, Page 8
EDITORIAL CARTOON
Rethink the Drink campaign launched
STAFF REPORT
Cottage Grove Sentinel
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has launched a summer Rethink the Drink campaign to encourage people in Oregon to consider their alcohol use.
The state’s Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program is urging people to come together to prevent the harms of excessive alcohol use and make communities safer. People may see or hear advertisements, including on TV, radio, online and social media.
Independent evaluation data from Rethink the Drink’s recent campaigns show 92% of Oregonians agree excessive drinking causes community harm, and 66% believe alcohol should have less presence in their communities. Those exposed to the Rethink the Drink campaign were significantly more likely to have conversations about their drinking. The full evaluation report is available online.
Increase in sales, increase in harms
More than 2 500 people in Oregon die from alcoholrelated causes every year.
During summer months, the state sees liquor sales increase, which means there is more alcohol in communities and people may be drinking more.
“Whether you’re at home, attending an event or outside at a gathering, it can feel like many of our favorite summer activities encourage drinking,” OHA Deputy State Health Officer and Epidemiologist Tom Jeanne said. “With an increase in summer drinking, we see an increase in the harms as well.”
Jeanne adds that the immediate harms include motor vehicle crashes, boating injuries, drownings and heat deaths. “On top of these, alcohol contributes to cancer, heart disease, poor mental health, and many other health harms all year long,” he said.
Hear Dr. Tom Jeanne discuss excessive alcohol use and ways to prevent it during summer in a video at: https:// youtu.be/24kQwi3XPpg.
“We appreciate Rethink the Drink and this round of summer messaging reminding people to have conversations about alcohol,” Lane County Public Health Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coordinator Luis Pimentel said. “We have so much interest in safe drinking messages from our partners in law enforcement, transportation and those who plan summer events, that we truly value Rethink the Drink’s presence in our community.”
Tips for a safe summer season:
Plan ahead: Arrange for a designated driver and use
public transportation or rideshare services.
Host responsibly: Offer non-alcoholic beverages for summer events you’re planning.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water and eat food while you’re drinking.
Drink less: Consider swapping every other drink with water or a non-alcoholic beverage, or watering down a drink with more ice or lowsugar mixer.
Decide your alcohol limit for the week: If you want to reduce your drinking, think about what triggers you to drink too much and create a plan to handle urges.
Count: Track your drinking using a mobile app or other tools. Find resources at rethinkthedrink.com/resources
Have conversations: Take time to pause, learn about the harms caused by excessive drinking, and talk with your loved ones about the way alcohol is prevalent in our lives and communities. Join the conversation at rethinkthedrink.com
Rethink the Drink, an OHA initiative, aims to build healthier communities by decreasing excessive drinking and the harm it causes to individuals, families, and communities. Rethink the Drink raises awareness of the effects of excessive alcohol use across Oregon. It aims to start conversations about alcohol’s role in our own lives and communities. Rethink the Drink is committed to OHA’s larger goal to end health inequities in our state by 2030 Online Resource Links: • OHA’s Rethink the Drink tools and resources
• ODOT’s Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Program
• Summer Safety Driving Tips
• Tips to Boat Safe and Sober If you or someone you care about is suffering from alcohol dependence or an alcohol use disorder, free confidential resources and support are available online or by calling or 1-800-923-4357
The state’s Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program is urging people to come together to prevent the harms of excessive alcohol use and make communities safer.
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‘Back to the future’ at Wings & Wheels
Clear warm weather greeted those attending the Oregon Aviation Historical Society’s 11th Annual Cottage Grove Wings & Wheels at the Jim Wright Memorial Field in Cottage Grove.
Aircraft, autos, motorcycles, modern and vintage were on display along with art from local artists during the event Saturday, June 28
Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum
President Tim Talen said the annual event is to bring more folks to the city’s museum and to recognize the significance of Oregon’s aviation history.
“The idea that our heritage is our future,” he said.
“If we don’t acknowledge or understand where we’ve been, how are we going to get to where we want to be? So, bringing together all the old stories and histories is
important that we understand where we’ve come from and why we are where we are now and where we are going. It’s back to the future.” Certificate awards were handed out to three artists in the art show. Tony Masaccio with ink drawings of a motorcycle tiled “Motorcycle” and his biplane ink drawing, titled, Bi-plane” both received the Cottage Grove Mayor Award, according to art show organizer Glenda Wiffler.
“Mayor Candace Solesbee told me that both of his ink drawings were equally as good, so both got the Mayor’s Award,” Wiffler said.
Cottage Grove Police
Chief Cory Chase picked Deanna Jentzch’s painting, “Farm Truck.” The Chamber of Commerce Award went to Jeanne Hinojosa for her painting titled, “Old Fashioned Thrill Ride.”
Wiffler said 15 paintings were on display during the
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“This was of the pilot giving a lesson when the Japanese were also in the air about to bomb Pearl Harbor.
To his surprise and pleasure, Talen said his daughter purchased this painting for him as an early birthday gift,” Wiffler noted, adding:
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“There was less money to work with for lawmakers at the end of the day,” she says. “I can quibble, and we’ll probably have comments going forward about some things that were left undone. In general, significant investments were made on those top priorities.”
Kotek said she was pleased that the Legislature maintained investments in the statewide shelter system for Oregonians without housing and moving people from shelters to stable housing.
Oregonians with substance use disorders, sending a record $11 36 billion to Oregon schools, funding summer school and literacy improvement programs for kids, and finding enough money to get through the current fire season and respond to environmental disasters. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/28/ gov-kotek-blames-transportation-package-failure-onrepublicans-who-just-wantedto-go-home/
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“Oregon Aviation Historical Society had a wonderful presentation of antique airplanes, antique cars and motorcycles. There was a huge crowd looking at the variety of airplanes and antique cars and the art show.”
Jeremy C. Ruark / Cottage Grove Sentinel Vintage planes were on display during the annual Wings * Wheels event.
Jeremy C. Ruark / Cottage Grove Sentinel Vintage vehicles on display at the Wings & Wheels show in Cottage Grove. More photos online at cgsentinel.com
