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Meyers retires his city manager hat after 26 years By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Cottage Grove City Manager Richard Meyers was a young boy when a series of sparks ignited what has become his lifelong passion for local government and community service. September 30 is his final day in a job he has held for a quarter of a century. As the city’s longest serving city manager, his resume and list of accomplishments are both lengthy and impressive. Meyers is the oldest of 14 children growing up in Sweet Home, Oregon. His father served on the city planning commission in the early 1970s, as the voter-approved land use laws were being implemented statewide. Meyers noted a unique aspect of growing up in his family was that other families didn’t discuss land use issues at the dinner table. As a high school student, he was involved in student government and would occasionally attend planning commission meetings with his dad.

minor and earned his undergraduate degree in 1985. Three years later he graduated with a BYU master’s degree in public administration. He spent two years on the League of Arizona Cities and Towns staff before landing his first city manager job, in 1990, in the small Coos County city of Myrtle Point. This seven-year experience gave him a solid foundation for the 26 years he worked for the citizens of Cottage Grove; to guide the city as it approached the urban planning watershed

He credits Sweet Home’s first city manager, Leroy Harlow, with setting the trajectory into a career in government. “Leroy wrote several books on city management and gave me a copy of his 1977 book, “Without Fear of Favor”, Meyers said. “After reading it I was hooked and began looking for education opportunities to prepare for a local government career.” Meyers attended Brigham Young University in Utah. He majored in public policy with a communications

population of 10,000. “I have never seen my career as a job, maybe a profession, a noble profession that approaches a calling,” Meyers said. “I prepared for a calling of service, and I’ve tried to keep service to the entire community in my mind at all times.” Managing an organization with a $51.3-million-dollar budget and nearly 100 full-time employees can take a great deal of energy, strategy, planning and collaboration. Several of the five mayors he served with were asked describe Meyers’ greatest accomplishments and all said it was a challenging assignment because there are so many to recognize. Former Mayor Gary Williams was a new city councilor in 1997 when Meyers was hired. As mayor for 12 years, Williams served with him the longest and said hiring Meyers was one of his best decisions. He admires his team-building skills and ability to work successfully with city councilors and officials at the state and national level to benefit the city. “Richard always seems to be several ‘steps’ ahead

in solving the difficult issues and challenges our city has faced,” Williams said. “Many times, Richard stepped in to help our community in areas that were beyond the scope of his role as City Manager -- the man just loves this town.” Former Mayor Jim Gilroy agreed with Williams that Meyers’ accomplishments are significant and have positioned Cottage Grove well to meet the challenges of the future. “I have been fortunate to serve as a local elected official for 14 years and have been an active member of the business community for over 45 years,” Gilroy said. “It is with this perspective I view Richard’s tenure as an A+ effort to transition Cottage Grove from a one-industry town to a more diversified environment where quality of life is pre-eminent. It’s a tribute to Richard’s leadership that we were recently named one of Oregon’s most attractive small cities. Gilroy added, “Over his 26 years, I‘ve seen Richard consistently operating behind the scenes with his staff and providing guidance to the

elected body that has delivered all of us what we know today as 21st Century, Cottage Grove. His legacy is day-to-day, year-by-year, foot-to-thepedal on council goals that makes this town a vibrant place to live, work and play. He’d be the first to say, we’re not done yet!” Meyers’ significant accomplishments range from infrastructure development, obtaining coveted awards, designations, and grants for the city, championing community engagement, and promoting tourism and economic development. Former Mayor Jeff Gowing said there are so many projects’ Meyers did for the community, such as the restoration of the Covered Railroad Bridge, restoration of the Armory, saving the Swinging Bridge, and bringing the Eugene Symphony to town. “I’ll best remember his commitment to making Cottage Grove a better community by trying to remove barriers and help people succeed,” Gowing said. “For example, helping PakTek come to town and working with SynerSee MEYERS page 3A

Catching Pokémon a go but Fall Vintage Fair glows with harvest season delights public must leave no trace By Elisia Horowitz for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Visitors to the Shady Oaks Fall Vintage Fair enjoyed free admission on Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Over 40 vendors were spread throughout the beautifully decorated grounds while live music was performed in the heart of it all. The event gave everyone the opportunity to get into the fall spirit while supporting local businesses. There were many autumn displays tucked throughout the walking paths, giving visitors the perfect backdrop for photo opportunities. The aroma of handcrafted drinks and smoky meat hung in the air. Many went home with baked goods, beautiful salads, and vendor offerings. This is the first fall vendor event Shady Oaks has had in a couple of years. To prepare for the event, vendors were spotlighted twice a week on the Shady Oaks Instagram page for

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - On Sept. 12, 2023, the Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently posted on Facebook encouraging everyone to enjoy their adventuring and if on Pokémon Go to take that Pikachu home after spinning a few stops on the game. However, to leave no trace; anything found on Corps land including rocks, artifacts, plants, and real wildlife, should be left alone. There are 13 dams under their jurisdiction including the close-tohome Cottage Grove and Dorena Dams and Reservoirs. Pokémon burst into the U.S. handheld gaming scene in 1998 with huge success. In 2016, Nintendo introduced a new way to enjoy the game and get outdoors with Pokémon Go, available on iOS and

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Jeff Wayne Bernbeck, 60, of Eugene, Oregon passed away on September 9th, 2023. Arrangements in the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.

93, of Cottage Grove, passed away on August 29, 2023. A service will be held on September 30, 2023 at 2:00PM at the Cottage Grove Elks Lodge. Arrangements in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Vernon Howard Coop, Crematorium.

Melvin John McGuire May 30, 1941 – May 1, 2023

Melvin John McGuire, 81, of Berkeley California passed away on May 1, 2023 at his home in Berkeley of age-related natural causes. “Mel” graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1959. Over the next several years, he earned Electrical En-

gineering degrees from Oregon State University and UC Berkeley. After completing three years in the Army, he returned to Berkeley and remained there until his death. He is survived by one brother Russel Lee McGuire and wife Teresa, and two nephews. Mel was returned to his home town in Cottage Grove and his ashes will be placed at the Brumbaugh Cemetery on Mosby Creek Road. A gathering of family members and friends will take place at the gravesite on September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please call Russel McGuire at 541-419-6635 for related questions.

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Cottage Grove Police Dept. Police Log August 28 At 08:07 a.m. an officer responded to 1565 S 4th Street [Lincoln Middle School] for a report of criminal mischief. At 12:36 p.m., an officer responded to an unoccupied, but private business [at Village Shopping Center]. While at the location, the officer contacted two vehicles and four individuals. All individuals involved were trespassed from the location. At 2:12 p.m., an officer took a report of Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle [near a business at the Safeway shopping center]. The rear window of the vehicle was broken in order to gain entry. At 2:15 p.m., an officer was contacted by an employee of Arby’s in Cottage Grove to report damaged property including, stripped and stolen wires from the drive through menu board, and cut copper pipes on the side of the building. At 1:47, an officer took a report of a vehicle that had been broken into behind a business [Domino’s Pizza]. At 7:15 p.m., an officer responded to the involved location [at Walmart] to reports of a hit and run. At 10:53 p.m., an officer responded to the involved location to reports of a verbal altercation [at Gateway Apartments]. August 29 At 5:26 a.m., an officer responded to the involved location [at Lincoln Middle School] to reports of suspicious conditions. At 5:31 a.m., an officer took a report of theft [at Chevron on Gateway Blvd]. Upon investigation of the theft, they determined a suspect. At 8:37 a.m., an officer took a report of a stolen vehicle [at Domino’s Pizza]. The complainant stated they initiated a report of Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle prior, stating their keys had been stolen. At 8:48 p.m., a CSO responded to a call for drug paraphernalia found at a location [a business within the 100 block of Gateway Blvd.] At 2:27 p.m., an officer took a report of a missing dog. An individual brought the dog to the Cottage

Grove Police Department that was found in the area of North P Street and Ash Avenue. At approximately 6:14 p.m., an officer contacted and arrested a male subject for an outstanding Felony Warrant. At approximately 6:04 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a possible hit and run [near the Post Office]. August 30 At 8:35 a.m., an officer responded to a domestic assault involving a husband and wife [at a home on the 600 block of Holly Ave]. Ultimately, the husband was arrested for APA Assault 4 and APA Harassment. At 9:46 a.m., the Cottage Grove Police received a call regarding found property [at the Safeway shopping center]. The property can be described as a green fabric pouch with a women’s metal banded watch lodged inside. All drug paraphernalia which was also inside the pouch was disposed of in a sharps container. After numerous attempts to contact the owner of the property were made, the property was lodged into the temporary evidence. Case closed as lodged found property. At 11:36 a.m., an officer responded to a possible domestic dispute [at Corey Commons]. Upon arrival, it was indicated there was no crime committed. The occupant requested the party be trespassed. At 1:45 p.m., an officer facilitated the tow of three illegally parked utility trailers at the Overflow Camp. At 2:37 p.m., an officer responded to a report of stolen cans from a local business [Elks Lodge]. The suspect was located and a Citation in Lieu of Custody was issued. At 3:38 p.m. took a report for items that were stolen from a vehicle parked at a local business [Middlefield Golf Course]. At 5:08 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Highway 99 and North River Road regarding reports of a multiple vehicle crash. Upon arrival, the officer identified four vehicles involved, drivers, and passengers involved. No injuries existed. Once Oregon State Police arrived on scene and all vehicles were

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August 31 At 1:31 a.m., an officer performed a bar check at the involved location [Great Western Pub]. At 9:03 a.m., an officer took a report pertaining to paint that had been splashed onto the side of a public building [at Early Learning Center]. September 5 At 8:38 a.m., Graffiti in the south alley of 5th and Main Street. At 8:40 a.m., Graffiti on the back door of Crafty Mercantile at 517 E. Main Street. At 8:43 a.m. Graffiti on a garbage can cover on the trail at 10th and Main Street. At 8:51 a.m., K-9 Training aide taken as found property [at the Evid Building]. At 11:55 a.m., an officer received a call for service pertaining to three bags of cans that were stolen from a local business [Elks Lodge]. The officer performed an attempt to locate and was unsuccessful in locating the suspect. At 1:38 p.m., an officer responded to a call concerning an individual causing a disturbance in a public building. The individual was subsequently trespassed from the building. At 2:22 p.m., an officer responded to the involved location [Liquor Store] to reports of a Hit and Run. At 2:48 p.m., an officer took a report of a stolen firearm. The owner does not have the serial number associated with the firearm. No suspect information available. At 6:33 p.m., an officer responded to the listed location [at City Center Motel] for a report of a trespass by a guest. Ultimately a civil compromise was reached and assistance in securing a room was provided. Case taken as info only. Clear case closed.

to 1-5 MP 171 SB for an agency assist for OSP on a vehicle VS deer crash. At 5:37 a.m. an officer took a report regarding a chain link fence that had a hole cut into it [at Lincoln Middle School] and a fuel line that had been cut. At 12:13 p.m., a CSO tagged 3 vehicles as abandoned at location 1800 N. Douglas St [Wastewater Treatment Plant]. At 2:37 p.m. an officer responded to a theft of fuel [at the 76 Station] that occurred on 09/05/2023. At 3:27 p.m., an officer responded to the involved location to reports of a theft [at Jasper’s Deli]. At approximately 5:57 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Lincoln Middle School for a report of a young juvenile male running naked down South 4th St. September 7 At 1:35 p.m., an officer investigated a DHS307 cross report that was ‘closed at screening’. On 9/9/2023, I conducted a welfare check on the listed address in the report and found no allegations of abuse or neglect. No additional concerns were noted. Case Closed. At 11:31 p.m., Listed person two was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail for two counts of Assault IV (APA) after he caused physical injury to listed persons one and three during a physical disturbance at their home [at the 400 block of Fillmore Ave]. This report was forwarded to the Lane County DA’s Office for prosecution. Case closed with arrest.

September 8 At approximately 7:43 a.m., Officers responded to a male destroying his room with an axe and scaring young children walking to school. At approximately 3:54 p.m., an officer responded to an unlawful entry into a motor vehicle [near the 76 Station]. Suspect was located and found to have committed multiple other crimes in the same area. At 3:00 p.m., an officer responded [to a home within the 100 block of North J] Street for a report of a found missing juvenile September 6 At approximately 12:55 that was also wanted out a.m., an officer responded of Lane County.

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nity-based organizations and local government. The ALL IN Lane County effort will: • Stabilize 741 households to prevent homelessness. • Create 230 quality, low-barrier emergency shelter beds. • Re-house 247 households from the street into permanent dwellings. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has also launched a dashboard which reports on each region’s progress. It is important to note, however, that the OHCS dashboard is only updated monthly, whereas ALL IN Lane County’s is updated weekly. To view the dashboard, please visit: https://public. tableau.com/app/profile/ lchsd/viz/All_In_PublicDashboard/Summary For more information about ALL IN Lane County, organizations involved, please visit: www. LaneCountyor.gov/ALLIN

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 | 3A MEYERS from page 1A gy Aircraft to relocate to Cottage Grove. He helps with many events that happen throughout the year. He is always looking for ways to make things better for everyone.” Former Mayor Tom Munroe enjoyed working with Meyers and appreciates the integrity he brings to the job each day. “In my years serving the City of Cottage Grove, I never found a more honest man than Richard Meyers. Regardless of what some people think, he is a straightforward guy who does the best that he can with what he’s got to work with.” Local governance has changed significantly during his local government tenure. Early in his career the focus was mostly on the development and maintenance of infrastructure and longrange planning. Today, state, and federal governments, through mandates or the discontinuation of services, have forced cities to address

social issues but have reduced the funding needed to do it successfully. Addressing the growing homeless population continues to be a complex and contentious challenge for city leaders. Meyers said he is proud of how he led a nearly two-year-long discussion and consideration of actions that culminated in a Town Hall meeting that gave 200 people the opportunity to share their concerns and ideas. The creation of the Highway 99 Shelter and designating specific camping locations has legally kept unhoused individuals from camping on sidewalks and in city parks. Unprofessional and

unacceptable behavior in the police department and an embezzlement issue created difficult personnel issues that involved employees who violated the City’s basic values or principles. “Being let down by someone you have trusted or relied on is devastating, both personally and organizationally,” Meyers said. He and his wife, Wanda, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and plan to remain in the community. They enjoy spending time with their four children and ten grandchildren. He credits his family with providing the support he needed to

POKÉMON from page 1A locations also prohibit rockhounding/collecting, according to their website.” On Oct. 15, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Historic Preservation Act into law declaring that the “preservation of this [Nation’s] irreplaceable [historic] heritage is in the public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, economic, and energy benefits will be maintained and enriched for future generations of Americans. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers preserves and protects cultural resources and historic properties by complying with the National Historic Preservation Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and other federal laws and executive orders. They work closely with federal, state, local, and tribal partners to ensure

that cultural resources and historic properties are considered early in project planning and that adverse effects are avoided, minimized, or mitigated. The USACE are also responsible for the proper curation of archaeological collections and the repatriation of human remains. Cultural resources and historic properties can include historically significant buildings, sites, objects, structures, districts, and properties that have religious and cultural significance to Indian tribes. What is an archaeological and cultural resource? “It is any material remains of past human life, activities and occupation.” said Amber Tilton, Public Affairs Specialist for the Portland District USACE. “Cultural resources are not renewable resources and once destroyed, damaged, or removed—these precious pieces of our heritage are gone forever.” Tilton said.

She also stated, “Archaeologists use standardized methodology and precise techniques to document artifacts and their relation to an exact location to interpret how people lived in the past. When you remove artifacts, the object loses provenience that cannot be recreated, and archaeologists no longer have the ability to understand why that artifact and the place it was taken from had importance to the people who lived there before us.” “Please leave it how you found it. Do not remove bottles, artifacts, or objects from old buildings. It is illegal to dig for them, possess human remains, deface pictographs or petroglyphs, and/or vandalize old buildings. These activities may result in serious penalties including property forfeiture, fines up to $100,000, and five-year imprisonment.” Tilton warned. In the Willamette Valley region, you can help

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carry out his city duties. “They knew there were challenges at work I could not talk about, and they never resented it. They were supportive and provided a valuable, relaxing environment to retreat to,” he said. As to his future plans, Meyers said, “Local government is in my blood and I love helping solve local issues and challenges, so I will likely be involved in some way. I do have some opportunities I’m considering.” Last Saturday, Meyers’ family, friends, past and current colleagues, and well-wishers gathered in the Armory to celebrate his accomplishments and create a happy and heartfelt send-off into retirement. “So many people in the community have made my long tenure possible,” Meyers told them. “It truly has been an honor and privilege to serve this amazing community. I have been so blessed by all the people I have met and opportunities I’ve had. I wouldn’t trade any of it and I am going to miss it.”

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Oregon youth join climate strike, call on governor to declare emergency Young people hold a climate strike at the Oregon State Capitol in September 2019, joining cities across the world. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Young people across the state are organizing to demand that Gov. Tina Kotek declare an emergency over climate change, with protests and marches Friday in five Oregon cities as part of action across the country and worldwide. Youth from more than 20 environmental organizations are leading the action. They want local, state, and federal officials to urgently adopt policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions responsible for the worst effects of global warming. Fredrik Finney-Jordet, a 21-year-old Willamette University student who grew up in Bend, is organizing a march on City Hall in his hometown. He expects up to one thousand people to show up. “We’ve made our point pretty well that climate science is very clear not only on the existence of the crisis, but the severity of the crisis,” he said. “The solution is climate action on every level.” By declaring an emergency, organizers said, Kotek could direct state resources toward energy-efficient transportation and housing. They also want to end the development of new or expanded fossil fuel infra-

structure, such as the Gas Transmission Northwest Express pipeline, or GTN Express, that’s awaiting federal approval to pump more natural gas from the Idaho-Canada border to southern Oregon. Kotek has voiced opposition to the project and urged federal regulators not to approve its expansion. She’s also declared a housing emergency and said that boosting the state’s mental health treatment network is a priority, but she’s said little about climate change. “The governor believes strongly in the need for Oregonians to do their part to fight climate change,” Elisabeth Shepard, a spokesperson for Kotek, said via email. “The governor is thankful for all of the youth activists who are committed to climate action.” Besides Bend, groups in Eugene, Florence, Portland, and Salem will stage protests. Organizers include Divest Oregon, a statewide coalition focused on getting the state treasury to divest from fossil fuel holdings,

and Breach Collective, a climate advocacy group based in Eugene. Organizers in each city have specific demands. In Bend, organizers want the City Council to implement a city-wide electrification plan. In Portland, protesters are demanding the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to deny a key air quality permit needed by Zenith Energy, a Texas fuel distributor attempting to expand its oil storage and rail delivery operations in Portland. “It would basically halt Zenith’s expansion in its tracks,” said Niomi Markel, an 18-year-old graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Portland and is among those organizing the Portland event. Markel said she’s been participating in climate movements since middle school, after living through hotter summers, reading about deaths from recent heat waves and reading about the growing number of people losing their homes to wildfires. “I have a pretty shared

experience with every other kid who’s grown up in Portland and in Oregon, having to shift our expectations of summer being a time of vacation and relaxation to this hugely stressful time where we’re hiding indoors from smoke and all that,” Markel said. “Climate change is not just some abstract future threat that politicians love to paint it as,” she added. “It’s a very real thing and it’s happening right now. It’s just going to get worse, and this is what I’m gonna have to live with for the rest of my life.” The Oregon protests are part of global events organized as an “international day of action” by the Fridays for Future movement, a youth-led initiative with members worldwide. The movement began in 2018 when then 15-yearold Swedish student Greta Thunberg began a school strike and sat outside of Swedish Parliament every day to demand urgent action on climate change. On Sunday, organizers plan global protests in a “weekend of action” leading up to the Climate Ambitions Summit that will be hosted by U.N. Secretary General António Guterres in New York on Wednesday. U.S. groups want President Joe Biden to end investments in new fossil fuel infrastructure and to declare a climate emergency.

Oregon sues Fox News over false claims By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle

SEPT. 22 - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is suing Fox Corporation, alleging that false claims about the 2020 election broadcast on Fox News caused losses to the state’s employee retirement funds. Rosenblum and Treasurer Tobias Read, who oversees state investment accounts, began investigating Fox and preparing for a lawsuit in June. Their suit, filed Tuesday in the Delaware Chancery Court alongside the New York City Pension Funds, alleges that Fox knew its employees were broadcasting political claims without regard for truth and made no good-faith efforts to monitor or mitigate defamation risk, unlike almost every other news organization in the country. “The board of Fox Cor-

poration took a massive risk in pursuing profits by perpetuating and peddling known falsehoods,” Rosenblum said in a statement. “The directors’ choices exposed themselves and the company to liability and exposed their shareholders to significant risks. That is the crux of our lawsuit, and we look forward to making our case in court.” Fox had to pay out nearly $800 million to Dominion Voting Systems in an April settlement in a defamation case. Another voting machine company, Smartmatic, has an ongoing lawsuit against Fox and is seeking $2.7 billion in damages. As of December 2022, about $11.7 million of Oregon’s $92 billion in state retirement funds were invested with Fox Corporation. That figure dipped substantially over the past several months, and Oregon now holds shares

of Fox stocks worth approximately $5.2 million, according to the Attorney General’s Office. The complaint also notes a 2020 settlement with the parents of Seth Rich, a murdered Democratic National Committee staffer. Fox News baselessly reported, and later retracted, an article claiming Rich leaked emails to WikiLeaks and was murdered for it. Read said in a statement that the suit is necessary to fulfill the state’s obligations to retired public employees. “Our responsibility to safeguard the retirement investments of Oregon’s public servants is of the utmost importance,” he said. “We aim to hold Fox’s board of directors, including Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, accountable for their decisions.” It isn’t the state’s first lawsuit over a company’s business practices harming retirement funds. In 2021,

Rosenblum and Read settled with L Brands, then the owner of Victoria’s Secret, in a similar lawsuit over the company failing to investigate its CEO’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and ignoring a culture of sexual harassment. L Brands committed $90 million to protect employees from harassment and pledged to release former employees from nondisclosure agreements as part of that settlement. Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics, and policy. We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, what’s happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. Follow them @OrCapChronicle on Twitter and OrCapChronicle on Facebook or online at: https:// oregoncapitalchronicle. com

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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Weaving a social safety net is vital to meeting the needs of those experiencing houselessness in our community. Sourcing, mobilizing, storing, and distributing needed gear to our neighbors in need requires a coordinated effort. This week, much needed tents, bedrolls, hygiene supplies, food and water were brought to Cottage Grove by Pastor Zane Ridings of First Christian Church in Eugene. A stockpile of supplies for unhoused people donated to his church was shared freely here, continuing a relationship that

helped supply our houseless community heavily over the last year. With the change of seasons, it will be critical to keep gear coming to those facing the elements without adequate housing. Rooting Out Hunger, a grassroots organization created by Venice Mason, coordinated a meet and greet at the Cottage Grove Community Center with local leaders and representatives of the houseless community to decide how supplies would be shared locally. Representatives of Community Sharing, the Cottage Grove Communi-

Photo credit goes to Alyssa Loza Left to Right: Pastor Zane Ridings, Councilor Dana Merryday ty Center, First Presbyte- Community Sharing, the sources of the larger Lane rian Church Earth, Social Community Center sup- County area, and enhancJustice Committee, City ply closet, and the Doug- ing the lives of our neighCouncil member Dana las Street overflow camp. bors in need. Through this networkFollowing the supply Merryday, First Christian Church, Rooting ing, a critical supply chain distribution, Pastor Zane Out Hunger, and the local was solidified, helping toured the Community overflow camps stocked the community access re- Sharing Educational Gar-

den, another project of Rooting Out Hunger. The garden supplies much needed produce to the local food bank and is lovingly tended by the local houseless population in partnership with volunteers. It was a joy for them to see such a caring community working together to make Cottage Grove a better place to be for those in need. A Harvest Event will also be held at Community Sharing Program on Saturday, Sept. 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members who wish to help can arrive early and during the event.

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stay home with him. She now has a Facebook page, a website, and can also be found on Etsy. Taylor said, “I just loved the community and how much support that they give us small business owners and how much our community turns out for events like this, and it just inspired me to keep going, so I continue to add more products to my line and more fragrances.” After crossing an enchanting wooden bridge, visitors immediately came upon Burlap & Blooms Flower Farm’s booth where they could buy gorgeous bouquets of handpicked flowers and clusters of succulents. The flower farm in Creswell offers bouquets seasonally from July to September, occasionally in

October, and special orders can be made in advance. Burlap & Blooms Flower Farm Owner Tanya McNelly said, “I do dried flowers. I eventually want to do cut flowers where people can come out and cut their own bouquet and sell buckets of flowers, and I want to do what’s called bouquet bars.” According to Event Coordinator Lindsey Fuller, Shady Oaks doesn’t have any immediate plans for future events. However, they are throwing around some ideas about more pop-up

events and possibly some DIY classes in the winter and spring to get people in the community out and doing something. In the past, they have had a holiday market in November. Fuller said, “We wanted to see how this event will go before we started scheduling future events, but I foresee us doing future events because this one’s been doing really well.” For more information about upcoming events, follow the Shady Oaks Facebook page.

Cottage Grove holds free fun community celebration

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - The 2nd Annual Cottage Grove Fall Festival celebrates the end of Summer with activities for the whole family on Friday, Sept. 22, and Saturday the 23rd, in the historic downtown district. The Downtown Cottage Grove organization is presenting the 2nd Annual Cottage Grove Fall Festival for the enjoyment of the citizens of the Cottage Grove Area. This event is a free street celebration on the blocks of South 7th Street and E. Washington Ave. The celebration will include: • Specials and Discounts at Downtown Businesses. • Live Music on both days. • Octoberfest Biergarten.

• Fine Art Show in the Historic Armory Building. • Street Vendors with Merchandise, Craft items, and food • Extended Farmers Market with Kid Activities on Saturday Detailed information about the event, band schedules, and a list of our generous sponsors can be found at the website: cgfallfestival.com. Downtown Cottage Grove is a volunteer driven nonprofit that works collaboratively to create an inviting downtown experience that respects our heritage, enhances our economic vitality, and beautifies our community. Visit downtowncottagegrove.org for more information on our organization.

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International Peacemaker visits Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - First Presbyterian Church Cottage is hosting Presbyterian Church USA International Peacemaker, Milagro Mejia de Flores from El Salvador. She is an ordained deaconess, theologian, lawyer, and advocate for justice, hav-

ing worked for 24 years in the judicial branch of the government. During El Salvador’s civil war, Mejia de Flores advocated for peace and worked on the final peace agreement. In addition, she has worked with low income women’s groups

and trained church and local organizations. At 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 23 at First Presbyterian Church 216 South Third St., she will talk about her work in El Salvador, everyone is welcome. Mejia de Flores is accompanied by trans-

lator, Joseph Russ, Presbyterian Coordinator for Migration Issues, Advocacy, and Mission in the Northern Triangle of Central America. This presentation will be in Spanish and English.

Lane County History Museum reopens; Invites community to the party

EUGENE, Ore. - Lane County History Museum is throwing a reopening party-- “Night at the Museum,” thrown in collaboration with Dayinthelife Entertainment LLC. This event will welcome our community back into our updated museum and will feature family-friendly and adult activities, live music, movie selections, food vendors, and a bar serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The event will be September 23, 2023 from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m. with the entire event being split into two portions of the day. The first portion will be 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. where community-members can hear a brief formal intro-

duction to what we are celebrating and what to expect at the event. After, guests will have the ability to enjoy local live music while checking out vendors, activities, and exploring the refreshed museum space. During this part of the event, there will be an emphasis on family-friendly activities, and those interested will have an opportunity to chat with the community curators who worked with us to create some of the new exhibits. The second portion will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. where the “night” aspect of the event really comes to life with the lights turned down and a DJ playing music and lighting up the space into a club-like at-

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1330 Bryant Avenue By Richard Meyers City Manager Police Chief Sworn-In Cottage Grove’s newest Police Chief, Cory Chase was sworn in last week, he said recently on a Facebook post, “I am honored to have been sworn-in as your police chief during the City Council meeting this past Monday. Cottage Grove is a wonderful community, and I am excited to be a part of it. This has been a busy and fun first week on the job. I have already met so many wonderful members of the community. Everyone has been very friendly, and I really appreciate the warm welcome I have received. There is a lot of work ahead for the members of the Cottage Grove Police Department and I am excited to get started. There is a tremendous group of men and women at CGPD who are working tirelessly to serve our community. I am humbled to serve alongside them, and I am looking forward to the work ahead.” Welcome to Cottage Grove Chief Chase!! Yard of the Week This week the Yard of the Week, 1330 Bryant Avenue, is a wonderful yard with some unique features, a happy Sunflower that greets the postal carrier every day, some beautiful Dahlias and a variety of other shrubs and plants that make a shady oasis in the front yard. Only two more opportunities for recognition in the 2023 Yard of the Week season, so be sure to get those nominations turned in. Fall is on the Way There is a little chill in the air every morning that is a sign that summer is beginning to wind down and fall is on the way. Next week is the final burst of special events for the summer. The week will end with the Downtown Cottage Grove Fall Festival on September 22nd and 23rd. The Festival will be held on Washington Avenue and South 7th Street and in the Armory. Check out the Fall Festival website for more information about activities at: https://cgfallfestival.com/ Don’t forget the other

activities next week: • International Day of Peace - Thursday, September 21st from 4:00 to 7:30 pm in Coiner Park. • Business After Hours – PeaceHealth 20th Anniversary Celebration - Thursday, September 21st from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. • Rip City Rally - Friday, September 22nd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in Coiner Park. • Be sure to check out these great opportunities to spend time with your neighbors. City Manager Recruitment Community Forum GMP Consultants is assisting the City Council in its search for your new city manager, and they are seeking your input. Join the senior recruiter Bob Larson, on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Cottage Grove Armory (628 E. Washington Ave) to provide your ideas and thoughts about a new city manager. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to help the consultant team better understand the culture and needs of the community and the city organization so they can design a comprehensive profile that will be instrumental in advertising and promoting the city manager position and for attracting candidates. If you are unable to attend, Bob would welcome your input by e-mailing answers to the following questions to him at bob@gmphr. com. • What do you like about Cottage Grove what is the appeal of the city manager position, the work environment and or the community? • What ideal candidate traits and or knowledge and abilities would you like to see in the next city manager? • How would you describe the leadership, work dynamics and the support available to a new city manager? • What specific projects or issues are you aware of that the new city manager will need to address or should address within the first six See CITY page 6B

EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon great and three-time NCAA champion Dyrol Burleson has crossed the finish line, earning his way into the Collegiate Track & Field/Cross Country Athlete Hall of Fame, at the event held Sept. 14 at the Hult Center in Eugene. The Cottage Grove, Ore., native is part of a 14-member class. The ceremony was open to the public, two days prior to the Prefontaine Classic, Sept. 16-17, which doubled as this year’s Diamond League Final. Undefeated against collegiate competition during his UO career, Burleson ran to the 1960 NCAA title in the 1500 meters followed by back-to-back titles in the mile in 1961 and 1962. That win in 1962 helped lead the Men of Oregon to their first NCAA team title with 85 points in front of the home fans in Eugene. In April 1960, Burleson became the second sub-

four miler in American history and the first to break the milestone barrier at Historic Hayward Field. With his time of 3:58.6, he broke the American record in the mile. He also set an American record in the 1500 meters of 3:40.9 in 1960. Burleson finished his running career with bests of 3:38.8 in 1964 at 1500 meters and 3:55.60 in 1963 in the mile.

Lions XC Teams off to hot start led by Bengtson By Kyle McGowen for the Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - With the Lions boys cross country team taking 8th place at state and the girls taking 7th last year, the team is once again looking like they are more than capable of making noise this season. Last fall saw both the boys’ and girls’ teams make state for the first time ever together, as the boys team took home the Sky-Em League championship and the girls team finished second in the district. Led by junior Carter Bengtson, the boys team appears to have a great shot at contending again this season. Bengtson, who finished in first place at the Country Fair Classic with a time of 15.42.6, ran the fastest race of any Cottage Grove runner in

the last twenty years, according to the team. “It was a forty second personal best. He’s leading the state now. He’s the fastest kid from Cottage Grove High School in forty years after yesterday,” Lions coach Ricky Knutson said. Knutson continued, “Carter went 15:42 yesterday. It was a huge breakthrough. We knew he was ready for one because he ran really fast on slow courses. Yesterday was fun because there was a kid from Central who was the number four kid in the state in 5A. We talked about the game plane, Carter decided he was going to stay close in that first mile and then see what happens. But he took the lead at two miles and never looked back. It was pretty impressive.” If that wasn’t enough, See XC page 6B

As a senior, Burleson added a third American record to his credit with his 8:42.5 over two miles in 1962. In May of that same year, he anchored the Ducks’ 4xMile relay to a then-world best time of 16:08.9 with teammates Archie San Romani, Vic Reeve, and Keith Forman. Competing at a time when freshmen weren’t

allowed to compete, Burleson won gold at the 1959 Pan American Games in the 1500 meters. He was also a fivetime U.S. champion in the event including wins at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics Trials. Burleson first qualified for the Olympics as a sophomore in 1960 and had sixth and fifth place finishes in 1960 in Rome and 1964 in Tokyo, respectively. Burleson joins fellow UO icon Steve Prefontaine who was inducted in 2022 as a member of the inaugural class of the Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame. Burleson was also part of the 1993 induction class to the UO Hall of Fame. The Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame was established in 2022. Eligibility for induction this year was limited to men who completed their collegiate eligibility prior to 2000 and women prior to 2010.

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By Kyle McGowen for the Sentinel COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - A year after going 2-11 overall and scoring just eight goals in the team’s last 13 games, the Cottage Grove Lions girls soccer hoped for stronger results going into 2023. However, Cottage Grove has had many of the same struggles early on this season as they did a year ago. The Lions opened the year with a 0-4 loss to Western Christian on August 30. However, Western Christian has gone onto win their last two games by a combined score of 15-0 and have an overall record of 3-2, proving to be a worthy opponent. The Lions then faced off another tough test with the Philomath Warriors on the road. Philomath was ranked 5th in the OSAA coaches’ poll on September 5 and their talent showed in an 8-0 win over Cottage Grove, who then, fell to 0-2. The Lions finally got a taste of victory over Stayton, with a 1-0 road win. “Honestly I’m feeling pretty good,” Lions coach Kalli Schwehr said regarding the early season. “Our game against

Stayton went really well. The score I don’t think reflected the incredible way that they played. We are working on some of our strategy’s and trying to get in that mindset of keeping that mentality as we keep going. I’m pretty hopeful for this season.” Cottage Grove hoped to improve their record and get some momentum going into their season, as they were schedule to host Cascade. But the team had to cancel the game as they did not have enough players to participate because of injuries. Cottage Grove also didn’t have the player turnout it had hoped for through the summer workout programs for numerous reasons, though the Lions do have a roster with five seniors and six juniors that they will look to lean on for growth as the season continues. The Lions had a date with the Phoenix Pirates on September 11. Cottage Grove was holding its own with the Pirates on the defensive end and Pirates senior Dayana Arreola missed a good look at a goal with 4:00 minutes left in the first half. But junior, Anahi Carranza-VilSee SOCCER page 6B

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SEPT. 22 - Five Republican senators and attorneys representing the state are seeking a quick resolution from the Oregon Supreme Court on the senators’ challenge to a voter-approved state law intended to block them from running for reelection after they ground the legislative session to a halt for six weeks. Last year, voters frustrated with Republican lawmakers’ increasing reliance on quorum-blocking walkouts passed a constitutional amendment to bar any senator with more than 10 unexcused absences from serving another term. Ten conservative senators passed that point in May, and they stayed away for another month as they protested bills on abortion, transgender health care and guns. Now, half of the affected senators are arguing that the voter-approved law wasn’t written clearly, and that they should be able to run for reelection. They sued Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade late Friday, seeking a court order that would allow them to file for reelection. The suing senators, including Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, represent districts that span the state, from the northwest coast to the far reaches of eastern Oregon and up and down the Cascade range. Some have years of experience in the Legislature. They filed the case with the Oregon Court of Appeals, but attorneys for the senators and state Department of Justice lawyers representing Griffin-Valade submitted a joint request to skip the appeals court and go straight to the state Su-

preme Court. “A definitive ruling on the issue presented by this case is needed before the March 12, 2024, candidate filing deadline (and, ideally, far enough in advance of that deadline to give meaningful notice to candidates),” the attorneys wrote. “The filing deadline is less than seven months away; as a result, even with an expedited briefing and argument schedule there is not enough time to seek judicial review in both the Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court.” They asked for an expedited schedule before the Supreme Court, with the senators filing their first brief by Sept. 29 and all written arguments submitted by Nov. 10. Oral arguments if they happen, should occur on or before Dec. 8, the parties requested. Three of the Republican senators who sued – Knopp and Sens. Dennis Linthicum of Klamath Falls and Lynn Findley of Vale – have terms that end in January 2025. The other two, Sens. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles and Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook, won’t face election until 2026 if they’re allowed to run. Sens. Brian Boquist, I-Dallas; Bill Hansell, R-Athena, and Art Robinson, R-Cave Junction, also collected more absences than allowed and would face election in 2024. Hansell announced his re-

tirement earlier this year and Robinson, who missed the entire 2023 legislative session for medical reasons, isn’t expected to run again. Boquist has indicated he plans to run if allowed. The senators’ argument rests on how the court interprets the end of the single sentence voters added to the state constitution with last year’s Measure 113: “Failure to attend, without permission or excuse, 10 or more legislative floor sessions called to transact business during a regular or special legislative session shall be deemed disorderly behavior and shall disqualify the member from holding office as a senator or representative for the term following the election after the member’s current term is completed.” Griffin-Valade, Senate President Rob Wagner and most observers interpreted that to mean lawmakers who miss 10 or more floor sessions can’t run for re-

SOCCER from page 1B la, was able to convert on a look less than a minute later, putting the Pirates up 1-0. “Our middle was breaking down tonight,” Schwehr said. “They clogged our middle and we didn’t know how to deal with that. We kind of fumbled with it and she [Carranza-Villa] had a great foot and took a great shot.” The Lions continued to perform strong defensively in the second half against Phoenix, but the Lions offensive struggles continued. Cottage Grove was able to get a few looks at the goal, but ultimately lost 1-0. “We wanted to make adjustments with the way we were taking our first touches and how we were going to the ball. We needed to talk about how we were communicating as a team. We were hoping to see those changes, but they didn’t all fully take place,” Schwehr said following the game regarding halftime adjustments they hoped to make. The Lions then made the long travel to Klam-

election. But because elections happen in November and legislative terms end the following January, the Republican senators contend it doesn’t apply to the next term but the one after that. That would mean Knopp, for instance, could serve another four-year term but would be barred from election in 2028 because of his absences in 2023. The Oregon’s 13 Constitutional Defense Fund, a political action committee Knopp set up this spring to fund the senators’ legal fight, is nearly $60,000 in the hole after minimal fundraising and a $63,000 bill from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, the Portland-based law firm representing the senators, according to state campaign finance records. Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics, and policy. We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, what’s happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. Follow them @OrCapChronicle on Twitter and OrCapChronicle on Facebook or online at: https:// oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

ath Union High School, where they were unable to capture a second win after losing 2-0, but there were benefits to the threehour trip. “You get a better mentality when you go on long trips like that because we are all together, all day. We are able to really become a unit on the way down and then play together as a unit. Then we can celebrate together. Even if it’s not turning out the way that we want, we can be together and celebrate the little wins,” Schwehr said. Cottage Grove faced off with the Marshfield Pirates on Wednesday in their first league game of the season, following the Cottage Grove Sentinel’s time of print. Marshfield was just 1-4 at press time, scoring 5 goals and giving up 23 goals so far this season. The Lions now will host the North Bend Bulldogs on Monday night, at 5 p.m., before traveling to Junction City on Thursday. The Bulldogs are looking to contend for a Sky-Em championship this season.

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EXCEPTING all timber as conveyed to Willamette Industries by timber deed Recorded December 18, 1998, Reel 2496R, Reception No. 98101169, Lane County Oregon Records. 3. RECORDING. The recording information for the Trust Deed is: Date Recorded: August 16, 2019 Book and Page or Instrument No. 2019-035175 Official Records of Lane County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay when due upon demand the indebtedness of a Promissory Note dated August 9, 2019 and secured by said Deed of Trust. As a result of Grantor’s default, Beneficiary declares all sums secured under said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. 5. AMOUNT DUE. The sum owing on the Promissory Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Unpaid principal balance of $212,000.00, plus the cost of any advances by Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, plus foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Successor Trustee hereby states that the above property will be sold to satisfy the obligations that the Deed of Trust secures. 7. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE. The sale will be held: Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m., Place: The reception area of the law firm of Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., located at 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon 97477 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. The right exists under ORS 86.778 to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by paying the entire amount then due, together with costs, trustee’s fees and attorney fees, and by curing any other default complained of in this notice of default, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale. NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS Without limiting the Successor Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Successor Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in the manufacturing of methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION NOTICE The Successor Trustee (also referred to herein as “we” or “us”) is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the Beneficiary named in this Notice of Sale (also referred to as the „creditor“) and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This debt is owed to the creditor in the amount described in the notice. Under some circumstances, you may receive more than one copy of this notice. Unless you dispute the validi-

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lance LeFever, Attorney, (541) 747-3354. Dated September 15, 2023. THORP, PURDY, JEWETT, URNESS & WILKINSON, P.C., By:/s/ Lance A. LeFever. Lance A. LeFever, OSB# 993098, Its Secretary. Publication Dates: September 22, 29, October 6 & 13, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Teresa D. Beleke has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Harold W. Beleke, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08335. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon 97477, or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative‘s attorneys. DATED and first published: September 22, 2023. /s/ Teresa D. Beleke. Personal Representative. Publication Dates: September 22, 29 & October 6, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Cheryl A. Reinhart has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of Benjamin Matthew Quady, deceased, in Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB08163. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below to the personal representative c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Date of first publication: September 22, 2023. Cheryl A. Reinhart, Personal Representative, c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440. Publication Dates: September 22, 29 & October 6, 2023. ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Project Name: City Hall Demolition – City of Drain Project Description: Furnishing all labor, equipment, materials and supervision for demolishing a vacant, dilapidated 6,992-square-footbuilding in Drain, Oregon. Asbestos- containing materials have been identified in specific building components. Bidders must include demolition of non-hazardous building components only. The City will hire a licensed hazmat company to remove the asbestos prior to demolition however hazmat removal and demolition must be scheduled concurrently to

at the above contact email. An electronic copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested contractors by emailing Lpryce.ess@gmail. com Proposers must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with City of Drain’s Municipal Code and statement of qualifications experience requirements. Bidders shall state as part of the bid that the provisions of ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 (Prevailing Wage Rates) shall be complied with. Bidders must also certify as part of the bid that the requirements of ORS 279C.505(2) (Employee Drug Testing Program) shall be complied with. Each proposal must contain a statement as to whether the bidder is a resident bidder, as defined in ORS 279A.120. Bidders are required to be licensed under ORS 468A.720 (Asbestos Abatement). Unless exempt under ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870, the successful bidder must file a $30,000 Public Works Bond with the Construction Contractors Board prior to beginning work on the project, and certify that all sub-contractors have also filed such bond. Bidders must agree to use recyclable products to the maximum extent financially feasible. Dated this 12th day of September, 2023 Jeni Stevens, City Administrator. Publication Date PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Zachary J. Pendergrass has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Bonnie J. Pendergrass, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07475. 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 at-

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

torneys. DATED and first published: September 8, 2023. /s/ Zachary J. Pendergrass, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Duke V. Terwillegar Estate No. 23PB05891 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 24, 2023, Robert Martell has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 225 Oakway Center, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Date and First Published: September 8, 2023. by: GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. /s/ Greg Allen Hunt, Attorney at Law. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE In the Matter of the Estate of: ROY EUGENE MCNARY, Deceased. Case No. 23PB02102 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nathan McNary has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 711 Country Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Personal Representative, the Court, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, K.C. Huffman. Dated and first published: September 1, 2023. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nathan McNary, 3575 Warwick Lane, Eugene, OR 97401, 541-912-3427. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: K.C. Huffman, OSB No. 002854, Bromley Newton LLP, 711 Country Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97401. 541-343-4700. 541-343-4713 Fax. kc@bromleynewton. com. Publication Dates: September 1, 8 & 15, 2023.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that William Allen Johansen has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MAUDE NYSTEN, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB04046. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Willamette NW Law Firm, LLC, 735 W. 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402, or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative‘s attorney. DATED and first published: 08/18/23. /s/ Maude Nysten, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: September 1, 8 & 15, 2023.

proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 711 Country Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Personal Representative, the Court, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, K.C. Huffman. Dated and first published: September 15, 2023. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: James R. Carder, 646 Harriet Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402. 541-900-2786. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: K.C. Huffman, OSB No. 002854. Bromley Newton LLP, 711 Country Club Road, Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97401. 541-343-4700. 541-343-4713. Fax kc@bromleynewton.com. Publication Dates: September 15, 22 & 29, 2023.

may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Date and First Published: September 15, 2023. by: GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. /s/ Greg Allen Hunt, Attorney at Law. Publication Dates: September 15, 22 & 29, 2023.

to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by curing any non-monetary default at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. In the alternative, or if cure of the non-monetary default is not an option, any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due, together with the costs, trustee‘s and attorney‘s fees by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact NPP at (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. com. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word „grantor“ includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words „trustee“ and „beneficiary“ include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee‘s deed has been issued by Affinia Default Services, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer‘s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser‘s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary‘s Agent, or the Beneficiary‘s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right‘s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee‘s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee‘s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee‘s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Affinia Default Services, LLC may be deemed to be a debt collector and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. File No.: 22-00167OR Dated: 06/06/2023 Affinia Default Services, LLC By: /s/ Samantha Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Foreclosure Processor Trustee’s Mailing Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone Number: (503) 836-3799 Trustee’s Physical Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 10151 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 490 Clackamas, OR 97015 Email: inquiries@affiniadefault.com NPP0436133 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 09/01/2023, 09/08/2023, 09/15/2023, 09/22/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE‘S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 22-00119OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Charles G. Caudell and Crystal A. Caudell, as grantor, to First American Title, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated January 15, 2020, recorded January 17, 2020, in the records of Lane County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2020-002740, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to loanDepot.com, LLC, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, FOURTH ADDITION TO BELLAIRE, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 22, PAGE 17, LANE COUNTY OREGON PLAT RECORDS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON. APN: 0417566 Commonly known as: 3727 Royal Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor‘s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $43,475.87 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $283,079.54 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which became due on June 1, 2021, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee‘s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on October 30, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclo-

sure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee‘s and attorney‘s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact NPP at (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. com. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word „grantor“ includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words „trustee“ and „beneficiary“ include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee‘s deed has been issued by Affinia Default Services, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer‘s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser‘s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary‘s Agent, or the Beneficiary‘s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right‘s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee‘s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee‘s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee‘s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Affinia Default Services, LLC may be deemed to be a debt collector and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. File No.: 22-00119OR Dated: 06/13/2023 Affinia Default Services, LLC By: /s/ Samantha Snyder Name: Samantha Snyder Title: Foreclosure Processor Trustee’s Mailing Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone Number: (503) 836-3799 Trustee’s Physical Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 10151 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 490 Clackamas, OR 97015 Email: inquiries@affiniadefault.com NPP0436402 To: COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 09/08/2023, 09/15/2023, 09/22/2023, 09/29/2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COUR OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of CAROLYN L. BROWN, deceased. Case No.: 23PB06510 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Allen L. Brown, Jr. has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at 30 N. 5th Street, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published September 8, 2023. /s/ Allen L. Brown, Jr., Personal Representative Sean D. Kelly, OSB #970735 Sean Kelly, PC, Attorneys for Petitioner. 30 N. 5th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 2023. IN THE CIRCUIT COUR OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship And Conservatorship of BEVERLY R. PARRISH, a minor child. Case No.: 22PR01633. NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATIONSHIP PROCEEDINGS TO: REBECCA HERNANDEZ PRICE Read this notice carefully! PURSUANT TO ORS 125.070, you are hereby notified that a Petition to appoint a conservator and guardian for Beverly Parrish, a minor child (Respondent), has been filed with the Lane County Circuit Court on September 22, 2022. You are hereby notified that you may file any written objections you may have to the Petition to the above Court addressed to the Circuit Court of Lane County, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. Oral objections, pursuant to ORS 125.075 and Lane County Supplemental Court Rule 9.081 may be made by contacting a Lane County Circuit Court clerk either by telephone at 541-682-4033 or by appearing in person at the Civil Service Window in the Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR, during normal business hours. You are hereby notified that you have 15 days after the date of last publication of this notice to file such objections. If the Court receives objections, the Judge will hold a hearing. As of the date of this publication, no hearing has been set for the Petition. Dated and first published September 8, 2023. Katie Beard, Petitioner. Sean D. Kelly, OSB #970735 Sean Kelly, PC, Attorneys for Petitioner. 30 N. 5th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Katie Beard, Petitioner. Publication Dates: September 8, 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE In the Matter of the Estate of: EVELYN ROSE CARDER, Deceased. Case No. 23PB07418 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James R. Carder has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AMANDA HUBERT CUSKE has been appointed and qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of MICHAEL JAMES HUBERT, also known as MICHAEL J. HUBERT, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07868. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claims duly verified within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River RD., Cottage Grove, OR 97424, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, RYAN M. GIFFORD. Dated and first published September 15, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan M. Gifford, OSB #077181, P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. (541) 942-7914. Publication Dates: September 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JAMES BILLUPS has been appointed and qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of GREGORY ALLAN MARSHALL, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07810. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claims duly verified within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River RD., Cottage Grove, OR 97424, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, RYAN M. GIFFORD. Dated and first published September 15, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan M. Gifford, OSB #077181, P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. (541) 942-7914. Publication Dates: September 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will hold a Public Auction on September 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at: Simply Storage, 79177 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. The personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: T09 Malia Andrews Y17 Anna Calkins Publication Dates: September 15 & 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Roy K. Stucky Estate No. 23PB07960 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 6, 2023, Jason Stucky has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 225 Oakway Center, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they

PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE‘S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 22-00167OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Dorothy J. Ashburn, as grantor, to Fidelity National title Ins co, as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, dated February 12, 2009, recorded February 18, 2009, in the records of Lane County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2009-007939, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Hogar Hispano, Inc., covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: Lot 16, Block 2, MOHAWK ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 12, page 28, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon APN: 17-03-25-33-13900 Commonly known as: 1421 Parker St., Springfield, OR 97477 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor‘s failure to comply with the reverse mortgage requirements, if possible, or pay when due the following sums: TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $249,452.69 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following: 1. The principal and interest remaining due and owing, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee‘s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiary’s efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid, including all sums that shall accrue through payoff. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the deed of trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on October 20, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, County of Lane, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed,

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LORANE COUNTRY NEWS By Lil Thompson For The Sentinel LORANE, Ore. - Students at the Crow Middle/High School are having their pictures taken today, Sept. 22. After they’re taken, students will get their student body cards. Four Grangers worked hard, last week on Tuesday and Wednesday, power washing and painting the roof over the kitchen building. They did an incredible job.

Just a reminder, Lorane Grange will resume the dessert and bingo evenings on Oct. 7 at 7 pm. They are sorry not to resume in September, but too many of our regular Grange members were unavailable to help. Come enjoy a fun evening with friends and neighbors while eating delicious desserts and playing bingo. The big Blackout Jackpot has not been won yet; it could be your night. Our Grangers are col-

lecting used clothing in good condition or new for the Veterans Stand down on Sept. 29. Veterans can pick items they need or want. If you would like to donate, contact Martin or Louise McClure or me. I’m at 541-942-5701. Please let us know right away. Hopefully we’ll know next week if and when Rural Art Movie nights are resuming in October. Again, please be careful driving on the roads and stay safe.

CITY from page 1B to 18 months in office? National Preparedness Month Weekly Recap The City continued its National Preparedness Month campaign, posting daily content about various alert methods. The most pertinent alert method covered was Lane Alerts. As its name conveys, it is a locally based, alert-delivery system. Alerts can be delivered via telephone, text message and email. You can sign up for Lane Alerts at: https:// m e m b e r. e v e r b r i d g e . net/337829242601799/ new …and specify which method of contact you prefer. All Cottage Grove residents who signed up for Lane Alerts, whether this week or in the past, and let the City know, were entered into a raffle in order to win an emergency kit gift-bag! Last week’s winner was – dramatic pause – Allison Fromong! Winners can come to the Community Development Department in

City Hall, 400 E. Main Street, in order to claim their prize! For more information regarding Lane Alerts, see https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15915667. And if you would like to join us for National Preparedness Month,

visit the City’s Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/CityofCottageGroveOR/. Quote of the Week: “It is my belief that nearly any invented quotation, played with confidence, stands a good chance to deceive.” – Mark Twain

XC from page 1B Bengtson also finished in first place out of 258 runners at the 5,000-meter Ultimook Race earlier this season, with a time of 16:22.57 and finished in first with a time of 9:31 at the two-mile JC Rust Buster, where the Lions as a team took first place. Sophomore David Culbert (10:51) came in 3rd place in the event, while sophomore Frank Garcia (11:07) came in 5th place, sophomore Lucas O’Hara (11:23) came in 7th place, while junior Hayes Valley (11:53) finished 10th. The Lions then moved onto the Ultimook Race, where the Lions boys finished fourth as a team. On top of Bengtson’s astonishing performance, Culbert clocked in at 18:55.59, taking 27th. “The Tillamook and Stayton were really rough. Tillamook had two river crossings and a mud pit. Stayton had three significant water obstacles. Yesterday [at the Country Fair Classic] was the first time that some these kids that have been running all summer got to see the work start to pay off. I think we had 20 of the 21 kids run personal bests yesterday. They made huge jumps,” Knutson said. At Stayton the Lions boys finished 7th as a team. Culbert (18:32) took 10th place while Garcia finished in 31st place out of 112 runners with a time of 19:35. As far as some of the most improved Lions so far this year, Knutson says junior Easton Hutchins has made major leaps. “He was, you could say buried on the depth chart last year. In most of his races he was running 22-23 minutes. At Stayton he ran in the 20 [minute range] and yesterday he skipped 19 [minute range] and ran 18:50 for us. He is a guy

that last winter things really started to click. It’s not by accident he has had this improvement. He has put in a lot of time and work.” Knutson said. Sophomore Frank Garcia was also noted by Knutson for showing big improvements as a runner. “He’s had a pretty significant improvement coming into this season. Those two guys are a big reason why our boys’ team is going to have a shot to contend for the district title. We are replacing six of our top seven guys and we are still going to be able to contend because guys like that put in work over the summer, like a lot of the kids. We had 15-20 kids running four or five days a week. It was pretty fun.” Knutson said. The Lions boys then went onto run at the Country Fair classic on Sept. 14, a 5,000-meter race. Cottage Grove finished fourth as a team, with Culbert again having a strong performance, finishing 15th with a time of 17:57.4 to go along with Bengtson’s record finish. The Lions girls’ team has seen strong individual performances early on in the cross-country season. The team finished second at the JC Rust Buster and third at the Ultimook Race out of 21 participating teams. Maddison France, a junior who is a newcomer to the Lions cross country team, came out of the gate strong, finishing in second place with a two-mile time of 12:03 at the JC Rust Buster. France relocated to the Cottage Grove area after being a state qualifier in cross country for Henley High School a year ago and also plays on the Lions soccer team. “She was actually a state qualifier in the spring [during track season] in the 3,000 [meter race] for

us. She’s really only been running for a full year, so after a great track season and then some running over the summer, she has been awesome. She races hard and is super competitive. It’s fun to see her get out there and compete. She has been a great addition for the girls,” Knutson said. “She was a state qualifier for Henley last year, so we are really lucky she ended up here when the family moved.” Also, at the JC Rust Buster meet, junior Bella Keating (12:49) took 4th, sophomore Ella Cardwell (12:56) took 7th, and junior Allison Palluck (13:31) took 9th place. The Lions girls haven’t been able to qualify a full team of five needed runners twice so far this season at meets, once at Stayton and the other in Country Fair Classic. “We dealt with that last year and it’s not a super big deal at this point in the season, but the goal is to be able to get the girls to race at the end of the season. I hope we are trending that way, but we are dealing with some health and injury stuff that is a little different, some things that are out of our control. The girls that have been out there and have been able to run every day, they ran great yesterday. I’m confident that if the other girls can get healthy and get rolling then we will have a good shot to be competitive,” Knutson said. Keating (22:18.84) led the Lions girls’ team at the Ultimook Race, finishing 20th. Cardwell (22:39.71) finished 31st, and Hailey Fergason, a freshman (23:22.85) finished 41st out of 186 runners in the 5,000-meter varsity race, respectively. France led the Lions girls at the Stayton XC Invitational 5,000-meter race by finishing in 9th place with

Patrol volunteers support USACE assess dams and 2020 burn areas

New U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanders use CAP resources to get big picture HILLSBORO, Ore. The new Portland District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding Officer, Colonel Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. and his Deputy Commander, Colonel Kathryn Werbak, U.S. Army, boarded Civil Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft at Hillsboro Airport, Friday morning, Sept. 15. They flew to Salem Airport and pick up Continuing Operations Project Manager, Erik Petersen,

U.S. Army civilian, for an aerial tour of the Willamette Valley dam sights and the 2020 Wildfire burn areas. They were checking the progress of various dam projects and wildfire damage restoration. Oregon Wing, CAP, has assisted USACE with aviation and photographic support missions for several years. Helping to survey dam and river projects, conduct bird

counts - to assess the effect of Oregon’s bird population predation on the annual salmon runs. Civil Air Patrol’s highly trained pilots and other emergency services volunteers enjoy the opportunity to support Oregon’s civil infrastructure projects, partnering with the Corps of Engineers to help these dedicated professionals protect our waterways and environmental resources.

Secretary Griffin-Valade announces latest Voting In Oregon Feels Good video Salem, OR — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade announced the latest installment of the Voting in Oregon Feels Good campaign on National Voter Registration Day, releasing a new video today to educate voters about Oregon’s voter registration system. The video is available in 8 languages. You can also find it on our Facebook and Twitter pages. “The Voting in Oregon Feels Good campaign is all about spreading positive, accurate messages about elections,” said Secretary Griffin-Valade. “Research shows that by reaching people with positive, accurate messages early and

often, we can limit the impact of false information and encourage participation in our democracy.” The new video, Voter Registration Feels Good, is 30 seconds long and focuses on the continuous process of keeping accurate voter registration lists. All year long, every year, elections officials use local, state and federal data to remove ineligible voters and add qualified voters to the voter list. This ensures that when an election comes around, Oregon has an accurate list to mail ballots to. The new video is the latest installment of the Voting in Oregon Feels Good campaign. In 2022,

the campaign reached 14 million impressions in Oregon through social media and other paid advertising efforts. During the same election, Oregon achieved the highest voter turnout in the country. Additionally, the campaign resulted in a 259% increase in the number of people who viewed accurate election information on Oregonvotes.gov and a 512% increase in the number of people who used the My Vote tool to check their voter registration information. The legislatively approved budget for the Voting in Oregon Feels Good campaign in 2024 is $150,000.

a time of 21:42, then led the Lions girls with an 8th place finish at the Country Fair Classic at 20:48.7. Cardwell came in at 21st

place out of 73 runners with a time of 22:20.6 and Fergason finished 27th at 22:55.8. The Lions now turn the

focus to the Northwest Classic, held tomorrow, Sept. 23, at Lane Community College.