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Watchdogs launch probe into Fagan’s travel

Shemia Fagan stepped down as secretary of state in May, 2023. (Screenshot)

By Julia Shumay Oregon Capital Chronicle

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The Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted unanimously Friday to investigate former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s travel while in office and whether she bilked the state out of thousands of dollars by bringing her family with her on state-funded trips and double-dipping with campaign funds.

It’s the latest in a series of investigations into Fagan, once viewed as a rising star in the Democratic Party and widely expected to run for governor or the U.S. Senate within the next decade.

Now, she’s facing scrutiny from state and federal prosecutors and the state ethics commission, which last month began a separate investigation into her conduct in office, including her $10,000-per-month consulting gig with marijuana entrepreneurs involved in an audit conducted by her office.

Former Republican state lawmaker Julie Parrish submitted the latest complaint to the commission in June,

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based largely on an article in The Oregonian/ Oregon Live that detailed how Fagan’s staff repeatedly warned her against bringing her family, partner and pet on state-funded business trips. The article and Parrish’s complaint also raised questions about whether Fagan was double-compensated for travel expenses, seeking reimbursement from both the state and her campaign funds.

Parrish specifically asked the commission to investigate five trips: A May 2022 trip to eastern Oregon to visit county clerks and state prisons. Fagan brought her sister, two children and her dog JJ – who she nicknamed the “Secreterrier of State” and used in voter information campaigns. The state employee who accompanied her on the trip, senior adviser Molly Woon, had to rent a separate car, though normally staff and Fagan traveled in the same vehicle.

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By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - It was a busy evening for Cottage Grove City Councilors and Staff last Monday night. Following a work session that interviewed four applicants to assist with the search for a new city manager, most of the meeting focused on the staff update on the three homeless camp sites.

City staff provided the Second Quarter Homelessness Report that included information from the Highway 99 Site, both designated camping locations, police call reports and Homeless by Name list data for Lane County and Cottage Grove. Lots of specific details are provided in the report, which is available on the meetings page on the City website.

Highway 99 Site: Carry It Forward (CIF), the nonprofit organization managing the Highway 99 site, reported at the beginning of the second quarter there were 26 individuals (7 females, 16 males, 2 gen-

der nonconforming and 1 unknown gender). The majority of residents were between 25-45 years old.

Eight of the 26 residents had a medical or physical disability. Cottage Grove Police made two visits and there was one EMS call.

North Douglas Avenue and 12th Street Designated Campsites: In the two unmanaged camps, to get a snapshot of who is living there, City staff conducted a survey that 35 people participated in, while others refused to comply. Among those 35 people, 17 had a medical or physical disability. There were 23 males and 12 females. The ages range from 17-65-year-

olds. There were 27 from Cottage Grove, three from within a 50-mile radius and three from more than 50 miles away. There were approximately 40 occupied 10x10 foot shelter spaces and more than 10 of them were shared with another person. In the second quarter there were 38 police calls and nine EMS calls.

Assistant City Manager Jake Boone said, “We don’t have a good way of collecting information yet without a 24-hour staff host to monitor the comings and goings. A tent is legally considered an individual’s home and requires a warrant is to enter it.

My best guess is there are

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Acorn Circle celebrates Native American culture LANE COUNTY, Ore. - Join Singing Creek Educational Center (SCEC) at the Creswell Library on Thursday, October 5th at 3:30 pm for the kickoff celebration of their Acorn Circle: Native American Library Teaching Program. This exciting new program brings Native American culture and children’s education to the Creswell, Cottage Grove and Springfield libraries this fall. Attendance is free and with dates throughout October and November at each library there is sure to be a session that fits your schedule.

Trained SCEC staff will lead these sessions for children aged 6 – 10 and provide supplies and instruction.

Each class will include a book reading and craft project, utilizing curriculum from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR). Books include “Let’s Go Eeling”, “Mulak Man”

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and “Coyote and the Fish Trap.” Teachers of grades one - three are encouraged to attend and get ideas about bringing these lessons into the classroom.

At the first session on October 5th, kids will be learning about the cultural importance of the Willamette Falls and eel hunting, learning to summarize the main idea of a story, and creating a small basket to take home. “This will be fun and educational for the kids,” says Karen Rainsong, Executive Director of SCEC. “It’s a creative way to bring this Native curriculum into libraries, and build partnerships and cultural bridges.”

SCEC will provide an additional cultural event at each library in November (coincides with Native American Heritage Month) with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe.

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approximately “60-ish people between the two (unmanaged) sites, give or take 15 people.”

Boone said the 12th Street site has 32 designated tent spaces and is full and the Douglas Avenue site has 36 spots and is half full. He acknowledged some individuals are using multiple 10x10 sites. The City hopes to obtain grant funding to create boundaries between tent sites, as was done at the campsites behind the community center. Any items outside of the designated tent site can legally be removed.

Councilors expressed personal and community frustration with the visual appearance of the camps and water usage. Councilor Merryday said it is time to schedule a community listening session with a facilitator who is respected by all participants to effectively address ongoing concerns.

Two citizens spoke on this agenda topic. Jeff Roeder reminded the councilors there are lots of angry people who don’t believe the City is doing enough See CITY page 4A

Cory Chase COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – The City of Cottage Grove announced Friday, Aug. 25, that it has hired a new police chief to fill the role currently occupied by Interim Police Chief Jeff Groth.

Cory Chase, who currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police of the Port of Portland, will assume leadership of the Cottage Grove Police Department on Monday, September 11. The hiring follows an extensive, nationwide search, a multiday interview process, and thorough vetting.

Chief Chase has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Colum-

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bia Southern University, and 22 years of experience in law enforcement in Oregon. He began his career with the Prineville Police Department where he served for nearly three years.

While with Prineville he served as a Patrol Officer and a Field Training Officer. He left Prineville to join the Redmond Police Department and worked there for eight years, serving as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Detection K9 Handler, Street Crimes Unit Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team Sergeant and Patrol Lieutenant.

With the Port of Portland he manages 61 sworn and 6 non-sworn personnel. He has extensive experience in coordinating services with multiple agencies while providing patrol, special operations and administrative operations.

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Death investigation Public Safety Power Shutoff Event:

On 08/24/2023 at 2:00pm, a Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy working within a housing unit at the Lane County Jail discovered a male adult-in-custody (AIC) unresponsive in his cell during hourly checks.

His last check had been completed at 1:00pm.

The male had a ligature tied around his neck and was unconscious and not breathing. The deputy removed the ligature and immediately began life-saving efforts. Emergency medical assistance arrived and despite continued life-saving efforts the male did not survive.

Detectives along with the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene

and began an investigation. All indications at this point are that the male died as the result of apparent suicide. Investigators with the Medical Examiner’s Office are continuing the investigation into the official cause of his death. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for today.

The male is identified as 33-year-old Joshua William Cates.

Cates was convicted in June in the Lane County Circuit Court for Sex Abuse in the First Degree, Attempted Rape in the First Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree. He was pending sentencing on these charges at the time of his death.

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Phyllis Jean Savage, 85, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away August 17, 2023. Phyllis was born November 13, 1937, in Eugene, Oregon to parents Roy and Mae (Davis) Sherbondy. She married Gene A. Savage on March 15, 1957 in Junction City, Oregon. She was a librarian for the public school system, Harrison and Bohemia and retired in 1999 after 27 years. Phyllis was also a homemaker raising her 3 daughters. She liked garden-

ing, feeding her birds and squirrels, reading, and going to dinner and movies with her friends. Phyllis loved the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, but most of all spending time with her family.

She and her husband in their younger years were affiliated with the Boots and Sandals Club. Phyllis is survived by daughter Gelene (Troy) Pearce of Veneta, OR; daughter Janelle (Brad) Langston of Eugene, OR; daughter Janette Savage of Cottage Grove, OR; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM At Delight Valley Church of Christ in Saginaw, Oregon. Interment to follow at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene, Oregon.

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— As a result of the high sensitivity settings of Lane Electric lines, outages are starting to occur throughout our service territory.

Per the National Weather Service, we are expecting a wind event this evening and will update restoration timing based on that. We have already requested mutual aid crews and will also employ drones to assist with patrol and restoration ef-

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forts, which will begin on Sunday morning.

The duration of the restoration efforts will depend on what is discovered during those patrols.

We will continue to update as the situation evolves.

September 8, 2022 — Due to the extreme risk of wildfire in our service territory and continued forecast of potentially strong winds, Lane Electric Cooperative will implement a public safety

power shutoff starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 9 through the evening of Saturday, September 10.

This outage will impact nearly all members, with the city centers of Oakridge, Lowell, and Veneta remaining powered to provide key services. This decision was made after carefully considering current wildfire risk, predicted weather forecasts, consulting emergency officials, and through conversations

with local utilities. With high heat in the forecast, please plan accordingly for this extended outage.

Crews will begin power restoration during daylight hours on Sunday morning. We will provide a reminder prior to the shutoff and will update frequently once restoration is underway.

For tips for preparing for outages visit: laneelectric.com/outages/power-outage-tips

Cottage Grove Police Dept. Police Log Aug. 21 At 8:37 a.m. an officer responded to a theft at the 50 block of Hwy 99 South in Cottage Grove, Ore. At:10:02 a.m. an officer took a call for service regarding criminal mischief at the 400 block of E Main St. At 2:31 p.m. an officer arrested an individual for a warrant [at Carl’s Jr.].

At 4:39 p.m, an officer took a report of burglary [at City Center Motel].

The vehicle then struck a steel support column which was surrounded by rock and concrete façade.

That column and steel support were sheared off and was carried forward with him. The vehicle subsequently struck two steel bicycle racks, bolted into concrete, stopping the vehicle just before striking the building. Fortunately, no one inside Aspen Chiropractic office or along the sidewalk were injured.

The driver was transported to Riverbend Hospital by ambulance to be examined; however, prior to transport was conscious and able to answer some general questions. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

At 11:40 a.m, I was dispatched to the 900 block of Kristen Way, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, regarding a violation of release agreement. It was stated in the call, the suspect had a state-wide felony probation warrant.

At 2:22 p.m., an officer responded to a disorderly subject call to the 400 block of N. 10th Street.

At 3:59 p.m. an officer responded to McDonalds in Cottage Grove regarding a vehicle that hit a sign in the drive through. The suspect vehicle did not report the damage to the above mentioned business or exchange any insurance information.

At 5:04 p.m. an officer responded to a theft from Safeway in Cottage Grove, Ore. At 7:39 p.m. responded to 901 Row River Rd (Walmart) regarding a theft of a bicycle.

At 8:20 p.m an officer responded to [Popeye’s] to reports of a disturbance.

and arrested for Reckless Driving and DUii. When an officer arrived on scene, they found a bystander waving their hands in the air pointing southbound on 6th street, towards the vehicle in question. As the officer began traveling south on 6th, they spotted the vehicle do a quick U-turn and continued heading northbound. The officer noticed an extremely loud exhaust and observed it sliding side to side spinning its rear tires in and out of his lane of travel, going into oncoming traffic. The officer initiated their overhead emergency lights and subsequently, the driver of the vehicle stopped. Due to the male subject instantly opening their vehicle door and exiting the vehicle, officers conducted a high risk traffic stop where they were able to take the driver into custody without further incident. The driver was later charged with Reckless Driving and DUII after completing Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.

At approximately 9:57 a.m, 6 golf cart batteries were reported to have been stolen from [the 1300 block of S. River Road].

At approximately 1:39 p.m. a female previously trespassed from [Middlefield Golf] course was located trespassing on the golf course and arrested.

Aat 2:24 p.m, an officer investigated a report of a possible sex crime that occurred on 8/23/2023 at the [700 block of E. Main Street].

At 3:50 p.m., an officer responded to [Coiner Park] for a report of a vicious dog biting a juvenile female.

At 6:56 p.m., an officer responded to the 1600 block of Clark Ave to speak with listed person two, who claimed to be the victim of a hit and run crash and a theft. Listed person two advised she was riding her bicycle in the area of W Main St and

N St, Cottage Grove, Ore. when she was crashed into by a small dark colored vehicle (no further info provided). She had minor injury to her face, not requiring medical attention (pictures uploaded to Evidence.com). She denied any medical assistance I offered. Listed person two then parked her bicycle, with her cell phone attached, in front of [a residence on the 800 block] W Main St, Cottage Grove, OR while she went inside to buy a drink. When she exited the store. her items were gone. Officers later located the bicycle left behind 826 W Main St. however there was no cell phone attached to the handlebars as described. The bicycle was returned. Listed person two described the phone as a black LG A27 not in a case (Unknown SN or Value). During this contact. officers noticed listed person two to be extremely intoxicated via alcohol. She was found with a half drank bottle of alcohol on her person and she was barely able to provide a statement due to her intoxication level.

At the time of this investigation, no further information was available, nor was any video of this incident. This case will be closed due to a lack of information, the case will be reopened and a supplemental report will be written if any new information is obtained. Case Closed.

At 10:17 p.m., the assigned case officer positively identified the listed arrestee in this case while the arrestee was at the All American Market in Cottage Grove. The arrestee possessed numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest of which the case officer had previous knowledge of. The arrestee was taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop, and was later transported to the Lane County Adult Corrections Facility after his processing was completed. Case closed by arrest.

Aug. 22 At 1:10 a.m., an officer responded to reports of a fire at [North Regional Park].

At 3:19 a.m. an officer responded to the [800 block of S. 6th Street] to reports of a domestic assault.

At 07:35 a.m., an officer trespassed an individual from Riverside Church of God. At 1:29 p.m. an officer took a report for burglary of a hotel room [at the former Village Green].

At 3:13 p.m., an officer took a report of Unauthorized Use of Vehicle [at the Overflow Camp].

At 4:33 p.m. an officer took a report of fraud [at the Jefferson Street Apartments].

At 4:29 p.m, an unknown suspect convinced the RP to send $500.00 via cash app for concert tickets that do not exist. There is no remedy through crime reporting for the RP to recover her lost funds and there are no investigative leads to track down who the suspect is. The fraudulent activity was reported to Facebook by the RP. Case closed.

At approximately 7:10 p.m., an officer took a report of possible physical Aug. 24 harassment [at The OreAt approximately 1:57 gon Bloom]. a.m., an officer took a report of an assault at the Aug. 23 1000 block of Ostrander At 2:11 a.m. an officer At approximately 5:47 responded to reports of am, an officer responded an overdose [at Jasper’s to the area of S 6th St and Deli]. Upon arrival, I lo- Taylor Ave for a reckless cated the involved female driver who I later conin the bathroom suffering ducted a traffic stop on from an overdose. After administering Narcan, officers removed the women from the bathroom and assisted medics with her treatment. Ultimately the female refused hospital services. Case taken for information. Case closed.

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

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

A Cry for Help Jacksonville, Louisville... 3 or 4 here, 2 or 3 there - like the drip of a faucet.

America has a background epidemic of angry-man murder. I d truely believe in so- cial mental illness an airborne mental d disease. 3 or 4 here, 2 or 3 there - like the - drip of a faucet. Tears - that never cease.

— Leo Rivers, - Cottage Grove, Oregon

Conversations Between Community Leaders e Sentinel Editor, , Read with delight e the letters to the edia tor in the recent Send tinel. Actually made e it all the way through them. In recent years d articles such as letr ters to the editor become so negative that s I quit reading them, because they serve no d purpose. So, I say, the recent letters were de7 lightful.

I, too, have had very good luck in all d my dealings with City e Manager Richard a Myers. I came to the community in 1975 and started working downtown with city leaders and officials e in 1978. In my train. ing and job duties, I have been responsible - to OSHA, Depart, ment of Environmens tal Quality, managing up to 58 people, adhering to union agreements, and in

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the end, getting the job done.

Through this, I learned that people in positions such as the city manager have many stipulations that they must adhere to. The sad part, many times is, they are bound by some rule or law to keep them from speaking the whole truth, to explain their position.

Through the years in working with the present city manager regarding the merger of the fire departments of Creswell, city of CG, and South Lane Rural, I found Richard to be very professional, matter of fact, and able to explain the difference between city responsibility and citizen responsibility. Through that process I found him to be quite helpful in ideas and suggestions.

The same with the hospital bankruptcy and closure, and my membership on the new hospital board to build and open a new hospital. Again, Richard was easy to speak with, ideas and opinions. The carousel is another project, and again Richard was careful to explain that the city did not have a responsibility to build the carousel, but was very helpful and supportive with advice.

When it was suggested we needed a Welcome Center at the CG airport, again, conversation with Richard, not negative, explaining

this was not a city project, but a citizen project, and ready with suggestions and advice on maybe how to do it.

Simple, conversations between community leaders.

In 2019, I was called back to BMD and again started working with Richard. I found him to be extremely helpful and supportive. Again, it is not a city project, but a citizen project.

We were so proud to claim we were an all volunteer organization.

COVID came along in 2020, and everything was shut down. In 2021, the BMD committee was forced to hold off until six weeks before the event to make any decisions as to what we could/couldn’t do.

This was mandated by the governor’s office and health department.

When the decision was made, Coiner Park was out, but we might be able to hold it downtown.

The hurry up decision was made. I had the city’s help in putting the first ore cart together and getting the rules and regulations in place. And a tremendous hand from Richard, his staff, and the city of Cottage Grove utility workers.

As a promotor of tourism, and knowing the dollars it bring to the community, I am very supportive of things such as money spent on the only covered RR bridge west

of the Mississippi.

There are so many things that Richard took the point on, took some heat at the time, but proved to be successful. And a betterment, on the whole, for the community of Cottage Grove, which he serves.

The Armory was one that I was personally on the fence on. I thought it would be a never-ending money pit. But IF I had voted, I would have voted to buy the Armory and support Richard.

I believe this facility will go down in history as being a very proper move for the city of CG. The effluent water system for the golf course is another success story, from what I can see. Silverton and other cities have done basically the same thing. Are there things I could pick at Richard about – yes.

But it is a very small minority of the leadership and achievements that he has brought to the city managers’ office.

I can only echo what former Mayor Gowing said in his letter – Richard was always on board to give a helping hand.

I may point to one thing – his participation in helping with the BMD parade with Sharon Jean – his behind the scenes hands on help has fostered many activates and functions that will live long after you and I are gone.

— Don Williams, Cottage Grove, Ore.

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4A | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL SOS from page 1A Woon also stayed in Pendleton two extra nights, costing the state an extra $425, because they scheduled visits at state prisons on a Monday after spending Wednesday through Friday on other state business.

An August 2022 trip to the southern Oregon Coast, California’s Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association convention in Sunriver. Fagan said she needed to visit county clerks, tour a state prison, attend a state land board meeting and survey a state research forest.

Fagan brought her aunt, two children and her dog. She sought state reimbursement to rent a full-sized SUV for her family and booked hotel rooms with two queen beds and pet fees. Woon was also on that trip and again had to rent a separate car.Fagan rented her car on Sunday, Aug. 7 and spent the week traveling, ending her state-related business on Friday, Aug. 12. Instead of returning home, she then traveled to Sunriver for the weekend,

keeping the state-funded car while she attended the trial lawyers association conference in her political capacity, and returned the car on Monday, Aug. 15. Fagan asked to reduce her reimbursement by the two days of personal use and was informed by an accountant upon her return that she shouldn’t have kept the car.

A spring 2022 trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the National Lieutenant Governors Association. Fagan brought her son on the trip. She also used her personal credit card to book the hotel stay and was reimbursed for it, potentially violating agency policies by receiving rewards points for state-related travel.

A July 2022 trip to Chicago for a National Association of Secretaries of State conference. Her children and romantic partner joined her on the trip and may have stayed in a hotel and ridden in taxis and Lyft rides paid for by the state.

An April 2023 visit to Washington, D.C., to attend the White House’s annual Easter Egg roll with her children and partner. She used $1,169

in state funds, as well as money from the National Lieutenant Governors Association and her campaign, to pay for the trip, including a four-night stay at a four-star hotel near the White House.

Staff in the Secretary of State’s Office warned Fagan against that trip, according to the complaint and The Oregonian article, saying it wasn’t a necessary part of her job.

Parrish also asked the commission to investigate whether Fagan erred in receiving a reimbursement of almost $129 for a COVID test to attend the Oregon 22 Track and Field Games with former Gov. Kate Brown.

Audit review The Audits Division in the Secretary of State’s Office examined Fagan’s travel expenses from April through September of 2022 after an anonymous complaint to the division’s Government Accountability Hotline.

The auditor who handled the investigation, Ian Green, recommended that the agency improve its training and require more documentation for travel expenses.

Fagan included Green’s

report in a November complaint she filed against herself with the state ethics commission detailing her August travel. At the time, the commission chose not to take any action, with executive director Ron Bersin writing to Fagan that it appeared she only sought reimbursement for costs related to her official duties.

The Secretary of State’s Office turned over more than 500 pages of documents related to Fagan’s travel to the commission in response to Parrish’s complaint, and investigator Susan Myers said there wasn’t enough time in the 60-day preliminary review period to fully assess those documents.

“However, it appears from the current complaint and the additional documentation provided by the Secretary of State’s Office, there may have been more information relating to that trip than was initially provided to us,” Myers told commissioners Friday. “Further investigation is needed in this case to determine whether any of the reimbursements could constitute a prohibited use

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Mike Borke lives on North Douglas Avenue and is the chief petitioner of the current recall effort to remove Councilors Stinnett, Fleck, and Savage. He said the number of homeless individuals is increasing but few have been helped into a better situation.

He said the placement of a camp in his residential neighborhood was not a good investment of the public money used to buy the property. He and his

neighbors are frustrated by all the screaming, yelling and cussing at the nearby camp and some neighbors won’t let their children play outside anymore.

In other council business, the Council selected GMP Consultants of Snoqualmie, Wash. to assist with the search for a new city manager. It approved a resolution that encourages developers seeking a multi-unit property tax exemption (MUPTE) to offer units with affordable rents. It accepted the

$121,099 bid from Wind Rose Excavation to extend a waterline from Arby’s to serve the new St. Vincent de Paul store, the nearby undeveloped lot, and the airport.

City Manager Richard Meyers recognized Acting Police Chief Jeff Groat’s valuable efforts to restore professionalism in the police department. Meyers also announced the hiring of Cory Chase as the new police chief. His first day on the job is September 11. Groat’s last day is August 30, and the City

will retain his services as a mentor to the new chief.

At the end of the meeting, Mayor Candace Solesbee stated she is not involved in the recall effort of three city councilors. She said at a recent Oregon Mayors Association meeting she learned recalls are being done in other cities. She read a formal statement saying she believes the mayor should remain neutral in the recall effort and said it is the right of citizens to pursue this option if they feel it is necessary.

PeaceHealth announces process to close underutilized hospital in Eugene VANCOUVER, Wash.

– PeaceHealth today announced the beginning of what will be a comprehensive process to close its underutilized University District hospital in Eugene.

Upon receiving regulatory approval, the health system plans to transition Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department and related medical services to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, located less than 6 miles away in Springfield.

Ambulatory Services, including PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics and Home & Community services, will remain open and ready to serve the needs of the community in Eugene. PeaceHealth intends to continue providing Behavioral Health services at University District until there is a sustainable alternative in the community.

“After careful consideration and an ongoing ethical discernment, PeaceHealth has decided to close the hospital at University District,” said Alicia Beymer, chief administrative officer.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District. “As the needs of the Lane County community evolve, PeaceHealth services and sites of care also need to evolve to ensure compassionate, high-quality care now and in the future. We believe consolidating some services at RiverBend will provide an enhanced care experience.”

Since opening in 2008, the RiverBend hospital has increased capacity and access, and the community’s reliance on University

District has diminished, with patient volume declining to the point where the University District facility consistently generates losses averaging $2 million per month. University District now sees an average of just 95 patient visits daily, with an average of only 15.5 patients per month admitted as inpatients and only 7.5 patients per month admitted for observation. Only about two-thirds of patients present for routine medical care. The other one-third seek behavioral health services that would be better served by a crisis stabilization center planned for Lane County.

“We are committed to serving the people of Lane County and plan to increase our care and services over the coming years,” added Beymer. “By discontinuing services at University District, which have unsustainable negative operating margins, we can more effectively invest our resources to better meet the Lane County community’s current and emerging needs and ensure patients have access to the right care, in the right setting, at the right time.”

PeaceHealth outlined the next steps in what will be a comprehensive process involving the state and other community partners. The

plan, which requires regulatory approval, focuses on the three core healthcare services currently provided at University District: • Emergency Department – PeaceHealth intends to phase out Emergency Department services on the University District campus in November. The goal is to consolidate limited Emergency Department resources at RiverBend, which has available capacity and can accommodate additional emergency and in-patient volume. PeaceHealth also plans investments to expand patient access, including additional secure spaces for patients experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges.

• Inpatient Rehabilitation – PeaceHealth intends to temporarily relocate the 27-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at University District to RiverBend in early 2024. Relocation will allow the service to remain available in the community through 2026, when PeaceHealth and LifePoint Health plan to jointly open a separate state-of-the-art 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility on the RiverBend campus. The new 67,000-square-foot hospital will double capacity and feature a 12-bed traumatic brain injury unit — a first

for the area.

• Inpatient Behavioral Health – PeaceHealth intends to continue serving patients at the current behavioral health location at University District until there is a sustainable alternative in the community.

This unit provides inpatient services for 1,100 vulnerable, often complex patients per year. PeaceHealth is collaborating with community partners on alternative care models and works with outpatient behavioral health entities in Lane County and beyond that provide wraparound services.

PeaceHealth is committed to retaining its valued caregivers as it evolves its care services in Lane County, finding equivalent positions within PeaceHealth’s Oregon network, including integrating qualified and interested University District caregivers into open positions at the RiverBend campus and other PeaceHealth locations.

of office or give rise to a conflict of interest.”

Commissioner Shenoa Payne, an attorney appointed by the House Democratic Caucus, said she was concerned that the commission declined to investigate when Fagan reported herself.

“It just seems that she made an effort to bring those issues before this commission previously and asked for guidance and this commission declined to investigate previously,” Payne said. “I understand there’s possibly more information before this commission now, but I personally think that’s concerning when somebody self-reports and brings facts before this commission and the commission declines to investigate, but then somebody else reports them and now this commission decides to investigate. That feels concerning to me on some level.”

Payne ultimately voted for the investigation.

Myers’ preliminary report also noted other potential issues with Fagan’s travel, including renting a full-sized SUV instead of a compact or economy car and requesting hotel

rooms with two queen beds instead of a single occupancy room. Travel policies for state agencies generally require using the least expensive option.

The commission will also investigate Fagan’s side trips, including visits to the Painted Hills and Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that didn’t appear to be necessary for state business. And the report cited a spreadsheet produced by employees in the Secretary of State’s Office that flagged possible double reimbursements from her campaign and the state for the same expenses. The agency’s travel policy requires that reimbursements for travel expenses be reduced equivalent to any payments from other sources.

Commission staff now have 180 days to investigate the complaint against Fagan and present a report to the commission during a public meeting.

Then, commissioners will determine whether Fagan violated state ethics laws and can seek to settle the case or have a hearing before a Marion County Circuit Court administrative law judge.

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By Lil Thompson For The Sentinel LORANE, Ore. - Everyone had a good time at the yard/garage sales and at the Lorane Grange sales.

Most sellers were successful.

It is hard to believe, but it is almost back to school time as August is quickly coming to an end.

There were registrations at the CAL District schools this past week. If you were unable to make it, contact your respective

school for your student or contact the district office for more information at 541-935-2100.

Applegate elementary will hold a back to school open house on August 30, from 4:30-6:30 pm.

School resumes on Tues-

day, September 5, at their regular time.

With the changing of the weather; students are back on the road for sports practice; and more traffic; please watch your speed going through Lorane and on all other roads.

2023 Fort Umpqua Days celebration Labor Day Weekend

ELKTON, Ore. - The community of Elkton is making plans for their annual celebration of local history held on September 2nd & 3rd of Labor Day Weekend. Historic reenactors will set up camp on the grounds of Fort Umpqua, a life-size replica of a Hudson’s Bay trading fort, to show what life was like in the Umpqua River Valley in the mid-1800’s.

Guests can visit with blacksmiths and trappers, press their own cider, enjoy kids’ activities and visit live animal exhibits. On Saturday, educators from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians’ Education Program will be on site to teach people about Native American culture.

Enjoy Elkton’s hometown parade and famous pie auction on Saturday, along with a performance by the Sunny Sky Boys from 11am-1pm. A wide range of other activities including artisan booths, tours of ECEC’s butterfly pavilion and an opportunity to “Adopt-A-Butterfly’’ continue all weekend. Culinary highlights include a Lions’ Club pancake breakfast, BBQ fundraiser and ECEC’s student-run Outpost Cafe.

Most activities run from 10am-4pm. Each day wraps up with Elkton’s live

EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County welcomes the public to Living on the Land, a 5-part series for landowners new to managing small-acreage farms or properties. This program is held in collaboration with the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District and the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council’s Working Lands Program.

The workshop series will be held Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 389 N Pioneer Street in the Lowell Fire District Office in Lowell.

The series will feature a broad overview of rural land management concepts including property planning, soil resources, water rights, septic management, pastures and grazing, weed management and small woodlands.

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series is $20 or $30 for two farm partners. Scholarships are available. Registration by September 25 is required.

More information is available at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/ events/living-land. Register online or call OSU Extension in Lane County at 541-344-5859.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by September 25, 2023, to Carrie Mack, 541-2376808 or carrie.mack@oregonstate.edu.

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action musical pageant, Echoes of the Umpqua, at 5pm. A schedule of activities and more information is available at https://elktonbutterflies.com/event/ fort-umpqua-days/.

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that are open to the public including a native plant park, butterfly pavilion and historic Fort Umpqua.

Seasonal hours and more information are available at www.elktonbutterflies. com.

Sept. 1 First Friday ARTWALK featuring Fiesta Cultural EUGENE, Ore. – Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant art scene during the September 1st First Friday ArtWalk! Pick up your

OSU Extension hold Living on the Land workshop series

ArtWalk guide at Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave), enjoy dance and musical performances at the Fiesta Cultural at the First

Friday ArtWalk event, and then take a self-guided tour of the galleries and art venues of Downtown.

The monthly First Friday ArtWalk is from 5:30-8pm and always free.

ArtWalk highlight: Eugene Public Library (100 W 10th Ave, Newspapers and Magazines Room, 2nd floor) Momentary Emotions, paintings by Uyen-thi Nguyen.

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mission, creates youth art programs at Emerald Art Center, is a member of the Plein Air Painters of Lane County, the New Zone Gallery Artists Collective and Eugene Figurative Arts Group. Music 6-7pm: SamaZama Duo (Masumi Timson on koto and Joseph Harchanko on cello) creates a soothing and inspiring mix of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango, jazz, blues, and western classical music

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Cottage Grove Mothers of Preschoolers program City Update for tots returns to Riverside Church

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300 S. R Street

By Richard Meyers, City Manager Yard of the Week This week the Yard of the Week is located at 300 S. R Street. The yard is encircled by a variety of flowering or colorful vegetation.

Police Chief The entire hiring process has been completed for the Cottage Grove Police Chief position.

Thank you to everyone that helped through the process and participated in evaluating the candidates.

We are excited to announce that Cory Chase was selected and has accepted the appointment to be the next Police Chief of Cottage Grove.

Chief Chase has had a wide range of experience in his nearly 22 year career in local law enforcement in Oregon. He began his career with the Prineville Police Department where he served for nearly three years. While with Prineville he served as a Patrol Officer and a Field Training Officer.

He left Prineville to join the Redmond Police Department and worked there for 8 years where he served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Detection K9 Handler, Street Crimes Unit Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team Sergeant and Patrol Lieutenant.

Currently, he serves as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Port of Portland. With the Port of Portland he manages 61 sworn and 6 non-sworn personnel. He has extensive experience in coordinating services with multiple agencies while providing patrol, special and administrative operations.

In his spare time Chief Chase has served on the Washougal Washington School Board since 2016.

He is currently President of the Board.

Chief Chase will be starting on September 11, 2023.

Congratulations Chief Chase, welcome to the City of Cottage Grove, we look forward to working with you.

ODOT Speed Zone Review Panel Hearing On Wednesday, August 30th the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Speed Zone Review Panel will be holding a virtual hearing regarding the speed zones on London Road

and South 6th Street just south of Cottage Grove. For more information about the hearing or how to join the virtual hearing visit: https:// content.govdelivery.com/ accounts/ORDOT/bulletins/36c3912.

LRAPA Air Advisory Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) issued the following advisory: Air quality advisory issued for expanded to all of Lane County through Sunday afternoon, smoke impacts expected through the weekend The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) expanded the ongoing air quality advisory from eastern Lane County to all of Lane County through Sunday afternoon due to smoke from fires in northern California and smoke from the Bedrock and Lookout fires settle into the southern Willamette Valley. LRAPA expects periods of Unhealthy to Hazardous air quality in Blue River, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy air quality in the Eugene/Springfield area, and Moderate to Unhealthy air quality in Oakridge.

“We are hopeful to see an onshore airflow help to improve air quality Friday afternoon, but we are not confident this airflow will be strong enough to significantly improve air quality in the Southern Willamette Valley,” says LRAPA spokesperson Travis Knudsen. “It may take a bigger weather pattern shift at the end of the weekend to bring much better air quality back to the region.”

Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, or by visiting the EPA’s Fire & Smoke Map: https://fire.airnow.gov/ Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.

Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high: Stay inside if possible.

Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.

Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or create your own See CITY page 2B

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Leaving the suburbs of Michigan in the summer of 2020, Olivia Denton and her husband Mike landed in Cottage Grove. He was asked to be the sales rep for his company’s West Coast office, and she taught kindergarten. She was able to substitute teach shortly at Lincoln Middle School and then a year of kindergarten at Harrison Elementary School before Denton decided to take on the full-time job of a stayat-home mom.

With her background in elementary education, Denton first got her foot in the door at Lincoln.

During the pandemic, which was at first a scary experience for Denton, she discovered that middle schoolers were not her forte, but she got through it by connecting with locals.

“It was neat to get out into the community and see how connected everyone is in a small town. Because we hadn’t had that experience before, seeing people who know each

Olivia Denton greets families at the recent Party in the Park, where information was given about MOPS, a Mothers of Preschoolers group Denton is helping restart at Riverside Church this September (Photo by Gerald Santana) other, resources that are Denton says she’s made available and the way that time to attend baby lap those are all intertwined time at the library. Water Babies at the Aquatic together.” Denton said.

In September 2022, the Center pool is a favorDentons welcomed their ite activity, along with son Peter to the family. The Health Hub’s option Olivia said it took a while for kids known as Little to adjust to staying at Movers, and the Friends home and continue being of the Cottage Grove Cara part of the community. ousel every third Saturday But she kept in touch with gives little Peter much to locals which she connect- do throughout the month.

And after utilizing the ed with and utilized many of the town’s resources resources available, Denthat provide support for ton says she now has an opportunity to help meet parents and children.

“I feel like Cottage local children’s needs and Grove does a nice job of the needs of families that meeting the needs of the are caring for those chilchildren in the area.” dren.

Tip of the Week: Back to School

Many families find themselves getting ready for back to school. With many public and private schools throughout Lincoln County, motorists need to get back in the habit of slowing down near neighborhoods and schools.

How do I know when the school zone speed limit is active?

A school speed zone is in effect each morning and afternoon when school is in session, when children are walking to and from school, and when there’s a chance they may be present. The speed limit is 20 mph in a posted school zone between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on schooldays. If the school zone is equipped with a flashing yellow light(s), the speed limit is in effect when flashing.

These speed limits help keep children safe.

Many of our schools include students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. With varying ages, heights, and abilities, a parked car can obscure

students’ view of traffic and your view of them.

Students may be distracted while stepping onto the roadway or forget to look before crossing the street. Driving at 20 mph will give you more time to react and avoid a collision. The following chart reveals the distance required to stop at specific speeds.

ReSpeed Distance quired to Stop 20 MPH 64 feet 25 MPH 86 feet 30 MPH 112 feet 35 MPH 138 feet 40 MPH 170 feet Traffic crashes are one of the deadliest hazards our children face. Let’s do our part when we pass schools by slowing down, watching, and expecting the unexpected.

Everyone needs to do their part to ensure the safety of our children.

For more information and tips visit our website at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and like us on Facebook at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon.

By looking at some of the local resources like the Community Sharing Program and Riverside Church, which has a clothing closet, for Denton, there is a personal connection and a social emotional aspect of being a stay-at-home parent and a consumer of the resources provided that she can share with other moms in need.

In part, Denton reasons that she’s participating in the activities for the child, but she also enjoys the connections being made with other mothers, sharing similar experiences and resources in the community. So, Denton has decided to do a soft relaunch of MOPS in Cottage Grove, since the last group closed due to the pandemic.

“I’m not reinventing the wheel. I want to give credit where credit is due. Yes, there was a MOPS in existence prior to this one.”

In order to share their lives and parenting experiences, a group of mothers with young children first formed “Mothers of Preschoolers” or MOPS in 1973. In the past 45 years, MOPS has widSee MOPS page 2B

The ‘Guggenheim’ Tourist Attraction

By Mary Ellen ‘Angel Scribe’

A tourist attraction was distracting passersbys at the outdoor café, me included! Everyone, young, old and in between could not pass by the180-pound Newfoundland dog, a Newfie, without an ‘OH!’ and a head rub! The attention-grabbing dog, Guggenheim, is five years old and once the runt of his litter and named after his artist ‘mother, Stephanie’s, love of art.

“Guggenheim is home to my favorite paintings,” said Stephanie. “He has multiple nicknames; G, Guggs, Guggy, G-Unit, and Big G, to list a few!

Newfoundlands are known for their stubborn streak, and Guggenheim wears the crown. He randomly halts our walks in rain or shine, or snow.

When he lays down, that’s it. I’m stuck because we’re on Guggenheim time. If I dare to leave the house without treats, well, let’s just say we’re going to be ‘stuck’ a while. Passersby find it amusing, but when I have somewhere to be, moving a dog larger than most humans is no small ‘feet’. So, if I’m late, Guggenheim’s the one to blame!

I always thought it would be my husband’s snoring keeping me awake at night, but nope, it’s my dog who can be heard a mile away.

Every morning, at my mom’s waterfront cabin, Mr. Gee wanders off on

his self-appointed role of patrolling the dock, keeping a watchful eye on children, barking to announce that he is their lifeguard. It’s amazing and adorable witnessing him naturally doing what the breed is known for, effortlessly navigating looking to save a life.

One of Guggenheim’s odd behaviors is his fascination with deer. Whenever we’re at our cabin, he loves to sit and watch them from a distance, never attempting to chase or harm them.

We posted a video on Instagram that went viral, receiving five million views capturing a delightful moment between Guggenheim and a fawn, as they stood two feet apart, nose to nose, exchanging curious gazes. They seemed to form an unlikely connection.

Eventually, Guggenheim grew tired and returned to me, leaving the fawn behind. It’s safe to say he’s not cut out for the role of a hunter.

When I created Guggenheim’s Instagram account, it was simply a way to keep track of his photos and videos. I never imagined it would become a great platform See DOG page 2B

B2 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 / COTTAGE GR0VE SENTINEL MOPS from page 1B ened its membership to encompass all parents.

Additionally, they are collaborating with churches and organizations from around the world to empower and inspire mothers in more than 68 different nations.

MOPS is aimed at stayat-home mothers with children, kindergarten age and younger, and for Denton, the group’s relaunch serves the need for connection with people. She was told about the previous incarnation by one of her co-workers at Harrison Elementary.

Denton said, “She mentioned, when I was expecting Peter, that she used to be part of a MOPS program that was just so great. So, I heard other people’s positive experiences, started looking into it, and thought, okay, this is kind of right up my al-

ley.”

MOPS will be held at Riverside Community Church, 1255 S. River Rd, Cottage Grove, on the second and fourth Mondays every month from 4-6 p.m. starting in September.

“The idea is you will show up and we’ll have our background-checked volunteers providing childcare, and check your child in. We have a space for everyone to come together, some sign up for snack time to socialize and present any information which could be based on the curriculum that is provided, based on questions that families have, or just things that people are going through.” said Denton.

“It’s really flexible and depending on the people that are attending during the week, we’re able to really tailor it to suit the pool.” said Denton, “I’ve

undergone some leadership certification during the summer, a great time to just kind of watch training modules. But I’m looking forward to people continuing to join the group.”

As they get larger, Denton anticipates leadership positions being delegated, “Whether it’s someone who’s in charge of hospitality, getting meals that week, or people that are helping to provide activities for children. It’s where their strength lies, whatever it might be, just really making it a team of leaders.”

MOPS is dependent on volunteers that have experience with childcare and Denton said she is in the final stage of searching for anyone who may want to help run the program. ”I think that within this year, I’d really like to work on growing the

group and the communities so that we have just a variety of moms from all walks of life welcome in this space.”

To contact or learn more about MOPS and learn more about their bi-monthly meetings, follow their Facebook page. @MOPS of Cottage Grove. The cost to join the group is $34 annual participation fee and it includes access to their online resources, a quarterly mom’s magazine, and more.

“But if that money is going to be a barrier to anyone, I want them to reach out because there are scholarship opportunities.” Denton said.

“We’re planning to have all of our childcare be volunteer based.” But at this moment, the goal is to have one person; start small, one baby step at a time.

DOG from page 1B for connecting with other dog owners, learning about new products, and exchanging ideas about big dog breeds. It’s a wonderful community of dog lovers and a fun way to share Guggenheim’s best moments while recording lasting memories. I’m grateful for the support and engagement we’ve received from his 25 thousand followers.”

According to Stephanie, Guggenheim’s appetite is no joke by devouring seven cups of food a day.

“When it comes to treats, this Newfie is a master manipulator, add-

ed Stephanie. “He unleashes his stubborn side to score a treat almost every time. Needless to say, he has a bit of a weight struggle and isn’t the biggest fan of exercise. Yup, it’s a constant battle!

I always wanted a Newfie because my father’s wedding gift to my mother was two Newfies.

He died when I was very young. Having a Newfie is more than a pet, it is an invaluable connection and love to my dad.” instagram link is Guggenheim_thenewfie TIPS “The books are right when it comes to Newfies;

sensitive souls who thrive on love and attention,” said Stephanie. “When my grandmother passed, Guggenheim was the best emotional support. He is not a cuddler, paw-furring to sleep on the floor at my feet, but he’s become extra cuddly sensing that I need extra love. He truly is a gentle giant, great with seniors and little children.

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Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case

By Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON D.C. — The federal trial in the case accusing former President Donald Trump of knowingly lying about the 2020 presidential election results and trying to overturn them will begin in March, a federal judge said Monday.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who waived Trump’s appearance for the first hearing, scheduled jury selection to begin March 4, despite protests from the former president’s attorney John Lauro that the date is “inconsistent with Trump’s right to due process.”

The trial would come amid an important date in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, where Trump remains the front-runner despite facing numerous criminal charges in multiple cases. March 5 is “Super Tuesday,” when 14 states hold nominating contests and the leader in the race typically establishes a near-insurmountable advantage.

The former president’s latest indictment was handed up Aug. 14 in Fulton County, Georgia, where state prosecutors allege 2020 election interference.

Lauro and co-counsel Todd Blanche requested the federal trial against Trump not begin until January 2026 so that they could review the 12.8 million pages of discovery provided by U.S. prosecutors.

“It’s a sacred obligation to represent a defendant, and it’s not easy when you have the entire government amassed against you,” Lauro said, his voice growing louder.

“Let’s take the temperature down,” Chutkan said.

“Mr. Trump has considerable resources that not every defendant usually has.”

“Discovery in 2023 is not sitting in a warehouse looking at documents,”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump boards his plane at Reagan National Airport following an arraignment in Washington, D.C. federal court on August 3, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Chutkan continued. “It’s reviewed by electronic searches.”

Federal prosecutors maintain the evidence was given in a searchable database, and that much of the information has already been available to the defense — including publicly available court documents, material housed by the National Archives and Records Administration, and Trump’s own social media posts.

Molly Gaston, an assistant U.S. attorney, told Chutkan that a list of approximately 47,000 duplicative key documents has already been presented to the defense.

“Here’s what we view as the most important: It’s all in a very organized fashion,” she said, referring to the list.

Chutkan called the government’s digital production of the documents a “considerable” effort.

“This case is not going to trial in 2026,” she said.

“You’ve known this was coming,” she told Lauro.

“No experienced counsel would have been sitting on their hands waiting for an indictment.”

Defense: A ‘complex’ case needs time Among the arguments that Trump’s legal team will not receive adequate time to review the volume of discovery, Lauro told Chutkan that the defense

is facing “one of the most unique cases ever brought in the United States.”

“We’re going to be busy with very, very complex issues,” Lauro said in response to Chutkan’s questioning about why Trump’s legal team requested more time.

Aspects of the case may be of “historic note,” Chutkan argued, “but they are not legal ones.” The scope of events unfolded over a few months, she added.

Lauro said the court can expect a “very, very unique and extensive motion that deals with executive immunity,” or that a U.S. president cannot be subject to federal criminal charges.

Other forthcoming motions from the defense will question whether the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has jurisdiction over the case, possible violations of the First Amendment, and whether Trump is being selectively prosecuted for alleged political reasons, Lauro said.

Federal prosecutors said they expected the motions to be rejected.

“Selective prosecution (arguments are) not new in this district,” Gaston said in response. “First Amendment issues in the context of fraud (are) not a new legal issue, and that won’t be complex either.”

The public interest deserves a “prompt jury consideration,” Gaston ar-

gued.

“We need to proceed to trial … because on a near daily basis the defendant posts on social media about this case,” she said.

When Chutkan asked for a timeline of the defense’s planned motions, Lauro said they “anticipate filing as quickly as possible.”

Lauro said his team will file against each criminal charge as well as a motion to dismiss the case because of “political persecution,” which he suggested may require an additional hearing.

Charges against Trump A federal grand jury handed up an indictment against the former president in early August on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of, and attempt to obstruct, an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.

The 45-page indictment says that despite knowing his statements were false, then-President Trump worked with co-conspirators to produce fake electors and repeatedly claimed that he won the presidency, eventually leading to the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump, 77, appeared at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington for his arraignment Aug. 3 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya.

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Ad-Hoc Street Improvement & Funding Committee Meeting Next Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers the Ad-Hoc Street Improvement & Funding Committee will be holding their 6th meeting. They will be looking at information about Local Improvement Districts, updated pavement condition index and cost estimates for all the City streets with a collector or arterial designation.

They will also continue discussions on funding options with a goal of improving the City streets to a good classification. The current condition for the average of all City streets is in the poor category. The goal is to find funding

that will improve the City streets over the next 10 years. Citizens are welcome to attend the meeting either in person or online. The meeting information is available on the City website at https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/meetings Oregon Aviation Historical Society Fly-In The Oregon Aviation Historical Society (OAHS) hosts the fifth annual Great Oregon Homebuilt Fly-in on Saturday, September 2nd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 2475 Jim Wright Way at the Cottage Grove State Airport.

This free event celebrates the state’s long legacy of advancing experimental aviation. The public will have the opportunity to see homebuilt planes, ask Van’s Aircraft about their kit planes, and enjoy the Meatloaf Burgers Plus food truck. OAHS requests that visitors leave pets at home in order to protect their paws from the hot asphalt. For additional information, visit OregonAviation.org or contact Rachael Heuser at (541) 543-1068.

National Preparedness Month is Coming Join us on the City’s facebook page at: http:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / CityofCottageGroveOR/ and the City website at: www.cottaggegroveor. gov/cd/page/emergency-management the entire month of September as we participate in National Preparedness Month. Complete a short survey or give a simple ‘like’ to be entered into two raffles, one for the weekly prize-giveaways and the other for the grand prize. Prizeitems will include folding shovels, flashlights, power banks, tarps, and so much more. All great items to include in your emergency preparedness kit. For more information on how to build your supplies kit visit: www.ready.gov/kit. We hope you’re all able to join us in being prepared.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Tuesday led a group of Democratic attorneys general urging a federal appeals court to limit the ways that religious schools can discriminate against students based on their sex, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Rosenblum and other attorneys general filed a brief in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education focusing on exemptions for religious schools that receive federal funding to

discriminate against students in ways that secular schools cannot.

Title IX, the landmark 1972 law intended to ensure equality between men and women in most facets of education, requires that all schools that receive federal funding provide educational programs and activities free from discrimination, harassment and sexual violence.

The law always included a narrow exemption for religious schools, but the attorneys general said a rule adopted during the Trump administration that eliminated a requirement that schools claim religious exemptions in writing made it harder for students to know whether

their school would follow the law.

“During the Trump administration, his Department of Education gutted protections for women, members of the LGBTQ+ community and other classes of students that had been in place for four decades,” Rosenblum said in a statement. “Title IX needs to be strengthened, not systematically weakened. Students ought to know before they get to campuses whether their academic institutions will protect their rights or undermine them.”

Forty current and former LGBTQ+ students filed the class-action lawsuit in 2021, seeking an end to religious

exemptions altogether.

Eugene-based U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken dismissed the suit in January, and it’s now being appealed.

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Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

By Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital Chronicle WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare can now negotiate lower prices for 10 common high-price drugs, cutting out-of-pocket costs for an estimated 9 million seniors and saving taxpayers billions, the Biden administration said Tuesday.

Medicare will begin this year to negotiate with the manufacturers of popular medications used to treat blood clots, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease, psoriasis, blood cancers, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Enrollees will begin to see lower prices in 2026.

The prescription drug negotiations are a result of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, a massive spending package that contained measures to reduce prescription drug prices, subsidize climate change reduction technology and adjust the corporate tax rate.

“For far too long, Americans have paid more for prescription drugs than any major economy. And while the pharmaceutical industry makes record profits, millions of Americans are forced to choose between

paying for medications they need to live or paying for food, rent, and other basic necessities. Those days are ending,” President Joe Biden said in a statement Tuesday.

About 9 million enrollees in Medicare’s Part D prescription drug coverage program spent $3.4 billion out of pocket in 2022 on the 10 drugs selected for negotiation, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The 10 drugs are: Eliquis, Enbrel, Entresto, Farxiga, Imbruvica, Januvia, Jardiance, multiple Fiasp and NovoLog insulin products, Stelara and Xarelto.

Democrats hailed the announcement of the selected drugs. The party held majorities in both the House and Senate when Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act along party lines in August 2022.

“For years politicians promised to take on the big drug companies and empower Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for consumers. With the Inflation Reduction Act Democrats have delivered. Soon millions of Americans will see lower prices on some of the most expensive and

widely used prescription drugs,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement Tuesday.

Sen. Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat, said in a statement that his constituents “should never have to make the choice between life-saving medication or putting food on the table.”

“I am proud to have stood tough against large pharmaceutical corporations and successfully demand that they stop unnecessarily jacking up prices on folks across the state. Montanans sent me to Washington to deliver results, and I will continue to take on anyone to lower costs,” he said.

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The Inflation Reduction Act also made common adult vaccines, including shingles and TDAP, free for certain Medicare enrollees.

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Labor Day Bus Service announced EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Transit District (LTD) will operate on its Sunday bus service schedule on Labor Day, September 4, 2023.

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Lane County Man Finds Community at Sole Support for Parkinson’s EUGENE, Ore. — Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO) will host its annual awareness walk and fundraiser, Sole Support for Parkinson’s at Alton Baker Park on October 1, 2023. The annual event brings people whose lives are impacted by a Parkinson’s diagnosis together with a caring and supportive community for a walk along the riverfront spreading awareness about this neurodegenerative disease with no cure. Funds raised remain in the local community to help people living with the disease through Parkinson’s Resources (PRO) exercise, education, and wellness programs.

Sole Supporters, such as Eugene resident Larry Bradley, look forward to participating this year.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Claims against the Estate of Joseph Lee Claska, Deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07159, are required to be presented to the Personal Representative, Jean M. Monaco, c/o Alan Lanker, 810 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333, within four (4) months from August 25, 2023, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. /s/ MAREK & LANKER, LLP, Attorneys. Publication Dates: August 25, September 1 & 8, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICES CONT. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paul Randall Seidel has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Wayne Seidel, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07031. 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: August 18, 2023. /s/ Paul Randall Seidel, Personal Representative.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of William A. Cummings, Jr. Estate No. 23PB07354 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 16, 2023, William Cummings III 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CLAIMS against the estate of MICHAEL WALTER ZIC of Florence, Oregon, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB05724, are required to be presented, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative, JUDY ZIC at 5485 Highway 126, Florence, Oregon 97439, within four (4) months from September 1, 2023, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Daniel T. Garner, 625 Highway 101, PMB 350, Florence, OR 97439.

Publication Dates: August 25, September 1 & 8, 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. 541343-4700. 541-343-4713 Fax. kc@bromleynewton.com. Publication Dates: September 1, 8 & 15, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE COTTAGE GROVE MINI STORAGE, 1520 HWY 99 N, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424 AUCTION: September 9, 2023 PROMPTLY AT 11:00 A.M. COTTAGE GROVE MINI STORAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORS 87.162 WILL OFFER FOR PUBLIC AUCTION THE FOLLOWING UNITS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT AND OTHER FEES Cassie Moore B-307 & D-323 UNLESS PAYMENT IN FULL IS MADE BEFORE TIME OF AUCTION @ 1520 HWY 99 N COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424 SEALED BIDS ON ENTIRE UNIT DUE IN OFFICE AT 11:30 A.M. „CASH ONLY“.

BID DATE: September 9, 2023.

Publication Dates: August 25 & September 1, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE COTTAGE GROVE MINI STORAGE, 1520 HWY 99 N, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424 AUCTION: September 9, 2023 PROMPTLY AT 11:00 A.M. COTTAGE GROVE MINI STORAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORS 87.162 WILL OFFER FOR PUBLIC AUCTION THE FOLLOWING UNITS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT AND OTHER FEES Cassie Moore B-307 & D-323 UNLESS PAYMENT IN FULL IS MADE BEFORE TIME OF AUCTION @ 1520 HWY 99 N COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424 SEALED BIDS ON ENTIRE UNIT DUE IN OFFICE AT 11:30 A.M. „CASH ONLY“.

BID DATE: September 9, 2023.

Publication Dates: August 25 & September 1, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Shelly Keller has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of George Gilbert Keller, deceased, in Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07251.

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: 08/25/2023. /s/ Shelly Keller, Personal Representative, c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440. Publication Dates: August 25, September 1 & 8, 2023.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that William Allen Johansen has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MAUDE NYSTEN, de- ceased, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Linda J. Deveraux has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrlin Fred Deveraux, deceased; Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07306. 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 Rd, Suite 300, Springfield, OR 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: 08/25/23. /s/ Linda J. Deveraux Personal Representative. Publication Dates: August 25, September 1 & 8, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Shelly Keller has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of George Gilbert Keller, deceased, in Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07251.

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 addi-

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tional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Date of first publication: 08/25/2023. /s/ Shelly Keller, Personal Representative, c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440. Publication Dates: August 25, September 1 & 8, 2023.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Curtis L. Brace has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Harriet JoAnn Brace, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB07185.

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: 08/18/23. /s/Curtis L. Brace, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: August 18, 25 & September 1, 2023.

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

DATED and first published: 08/18/23. /s/ Maude Nysten, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: August 18, 25 & September 1, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE‘S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 22-00167OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Dorothy J. Ashburn, as grantor, to Fidelity National title Ins co, as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, dated February 12, 2009, recorded February 18, 2009, in the records of Lane County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2009-007939, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Hogar Hispano, Inc., covering the following described real property situated in the abovementioned 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: 17-03-2533-13900 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

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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, 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

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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

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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

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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:

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

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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

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Graduate Workers to Request Mediation in Negotiations with UO EUGENE, Ore. - The bargaining team of the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF - AFT Local 3544) has announced plans to request state mediation following yesterday’s bargaining session with the University of Oregon.

The groups have been in contract negotiations since March 2023, yet a tentative agreement between the two parties is far from being reached.

GTFF’s bargaining team hopes that mediation will spur progress and move the parties toward a tentative agreement.

GTFF and UO have been holding biweekly bargaining sessions since March, but li le headway has been made toward agreeing to major points on the union’s bargaining platform. The GTFF’s last contract was ratified in 2019, and rapid inflation in the years since has left graduate workers unable to meet the cost-of-living in Eugene.

In addition to their demand for salary increases, the GTFF team has put forward proposals that would ensure additional resources for caregivers and international students, as well as protections against discrimi-

nation in the workplace.

GTFF has also proposed an Equitable Housing Letter of Agreement to create accountability for UO’s role as a major property developer contributing to the rising cost of local housing.

The previous bargaining session on August 3rd saw an audience of over 65 graduate workers walk out in protest of the UO’s salary proposal that would leave all graduate workers well below a living wage.

The counteroffer from UO’s team proposed 4 percent increases to the minimum salary and 2 percent increases to those above the minimum. Even for graduate workers completing the maximum amount of hourly work, this offer translates to a mere $76, $86, and $91 increase per pay period for respective salary tiers in year one of the contract.

“We want to move forward and make progress.

Our union is bargaining in good faith with the UO, but we need to get our members’ needs met,” said co-lead negotiator Emalydia Flenory. “We hope the UO responds to the considerable movement we made on salaries today with some more

realistic offers than their previous proposals.”

UO’s team held the GTFF’s salary proposal for 75 days before making their latest counteroffer at the August 3rd session, following graduate worker testimonies on the indignities they face due to low wages. As co-lead negotiator Cy Abbo explained, “there is a legal timeline we are following.

Our teams lost valuable time to negotiate while the UO held onto our salary proposal.”

Despite their low wage offers, UO’s bargaining team has claimed they want to invest primarily in GE salaries, and therefore are not willing to put money into the articles on caregivers and international graduate workers.

Their lack of engagement with these articles has slowed negotiations, as the GTFF has been unable to make progress in ensuring necessary resources and protections for some of their most financially burdened members.

“We haven’t been making the progress we want to see and we need the UO to take our demands seriously,” said Flenory. “We believe a state mediator will see the value in our proposals and research.”

Lightning across Oregon reminds everyone to be prepared SALEM, Ore. – Starting last Thursday night and into Friday morning, Oregon experienced many lightning strikes that affected Southern Oregon up to Northwest Oregon.

With multiple crews engaged in initial attack on new fire starts and east winds forecasted for today and tomorrow, now is the time for Oregonians to be informed and prepared.

Oregonians are urged to actively practice wildfire prevention, prepare their home and a go-bag for evacuation and know where to sign up for alerts.

How can people help prevent wildfires?

Additional human-caused fires on the landscape will draw the firefighting efforts away from the lightning-caused fires and put extra strain on ground and aviation resources. You can help prevent large wildfires by: • Checking and following your local fire regulations.

• Remember that debris burning is prohibited statewide.

• Return to check on your burn site if you burned earlier in the year.

• Make sure your car has been recently serviced to avoid faulty parts throwing sparks.

• Don’t drag tow chains.

• Recreate responsibly and put your campfire DEAD OUT before leaving it.

• Avoid parking vehicles on tall, dry grass.

• How can I prepare my home to be resilient against fire?

Creating defensible space, a buffer between your home and the grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland area, is your home’s first defense against wildfires.

Give your home a fighting chance and protect your family. Prepare today. Be ready when wildfire strikes. It’s essential to regularly maintain your defensible space to prevent the accumulation of dry vegetation and debris.

There are things you can do today to protect your home:

Request a free defensible space property assessment.

The fire service professional will use an assessment form on a smartphone app and fill out the form with you as you walk around your property to give you tailored recommendations to protect your home. You can request a free assessment at Oregon Defensible Space.

Make sure roofs and gutters are clean from leaves, conifer needles, and other debris.

Make sure leaves, conifer needles, deadwood, bark mulch, and other debris are removed from the surface of, around, and below decks and fences.

How can I prepare myself in case I need to evacuate?

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) urges everyone to prepare for wildfires and other emergencies by knowing evacuation levels, staying informed, having a plan, and making a go-kit.

Evacuation Levels • Oregon follows a three-level evacuation notification system, each structured around the readiness need and threat level.

• Oregonians should become familiar with “Be Ready, Be Set, Go!” evacuation levels to make informed decisions when receiving evacuation notices.

• OEM urges people to evacuate whenever they feel unsafe, as conditions can change rapidly; individuals should always make the best decision for their safety.

• Following an evacuation, people should not return to the area until public safety officials announce it’s safe.

• Stay Informed Stay informed by signing up or updating your in-

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Check your phone settings to ensure wireless emergency alerts are turned on. Find the websites for your county emergency management, sheriff’s office, or tribal police and follow them on social media.

Have a Plan • OEM offers an evacuation checklist that explains what to do before, during, and after an evacuation.

• Establish a communication plan with a list of important contacts and a safe place for loved ones to meet if they are separated during an emergency.

• Identify multiple evacuation routes from home, work, or school and plan for transportation needs.

• People with disabilities should consider individual circumstances and specific needs when planning for evacuation, such as special equipment, transportation, and service animals.

• Have an evacuation plan for pets, make a pet evacuation kit in a tote bag or pet crate, and plan for transportation and sheltering of large animals such as horses and other livestock.

• Make a Go-Kit Assemble an emergency kit of essential supplies that can be grabbed quickly.

Pack an easy-to-carry backpack or bag for each household member with health and safety items such as food, water, medication, flashlights, phone chargers, and clothing.

Visit Ready.gov or the American Red Cross for recommended emergency kit items.

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Empowering future utility workers

In June, EPUD awarded $15,000 in scholarships to five local students through its annual EmPOWERing Scholarships program! In recent years, the utility has seen a substantial increase in applications submitted by students pursuing fields of study seen regularly in the electric utility industry. Through the scholarship program, each of the recipients will receive $3,000 to assist with the cost of training that may lead to utility careers in the future.

Congratulations to the 2023 scholarship winners.

Jaiden Pattee is pursuing a career as a utility lineman. He excelled during his training at VOLTA Line School in Warrenton, and is very determined and prepared for the hard work ahead of him as he continues on this career path. Jaiden has many skills and has previously worked as a farm operator, construction worker, and mechanic. We know he will be a great asset to electric utility industry!

Cole Rehberger is also pursuing a career as a lineman. Before deciding on this career, Cole worked as a ranch hand, where he drove heavy equipment, prepared fields, and moved irrigation equipment. Cole enjoys the outdoors and loves living in Oregon where the mountains and ocean are just a short drive away. He looks

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forward to an exciting career working outdoors and keeping the power on for his community.

Garett Foglio knew he wanted to be a lineman after participating in a job shadow with an EPUD line crew. He wasted no time in putting the wheels in motion and quickly enrolled at VOLTA Line School. Garett hopes to work with

a utility like EPUD in the future because he values the community involvement, low rates, reliable electricity, and environmental stewardship that public utilities offer.

Lucas Harris decided on a lineman career soon after graduating high school and began his training at Northwest Lineman College in March. He knows several linemen and through talking with them, he was already familiar with several aspects of line work, utility equipment, and working in the field. He looks forward to continuing his training and gaining experience until he reaches his goal of becoming a journeyman lineman.

Kurt Perini is currently attending Western Oregon University and hopes to start a career as a tree trimmer in the future. He has completed a number of accounting and business classes, but also enjoys getting his hands dirty. He has gained ex-

perience at home with trimming branches and clearing berry briars, and has also shadowed an EPUD lineman. Kurt considers himself a “people person,” and he takes pride in his passion to help others.

EPUD’s EmPOWERing Programs The electric utility industry employs a broad range of people with widely varying skills and trades, including line work, tree trimming, engineering, energy efficiency, accounting, communications, graphic design, information technology, customer service, human resources, and many others. EPUD offers two EmPOWERing programs to help students and adults decide if a utility job is right for them, and get the training needed to achieve that career!

EmPOWERing Job Shadows - Job shadows and ride alongs are available in the line work and tree trimming departments. For all other departments, please contact us to check availability or visit www. epud.org/jobshadows to learn more.

EmPOWERing Scholarships - Each year, five $3,000 scholarships are available to those starting or continuing college or trade school education as well as adults seeking second career training. Visit www. epud.org/scholarships to learn more.

abor Day or Any Day ... this is a bad combination.

Labor Day is a well-deserved holiday for everyone. And like most holidays, it’s a day to relax and celebrate with family and friends. These sponsors would like to remind you that if you celebrate this weekend, please do so responsibly. That means not drinking and driving, using a designated driver, or best of all, being one for those you care about. With your help, everyone can have an enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

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This message is brought to you by these concerned sponsors:

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