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Officials: Permitting must change to keep wells from going dry

Klamath County has struggled with persistent drought and lawmakers have directed millions to residents who have had their wells dry up. (Courtesy of the governor’s office) By Alex Baumhardt Oregon Capital Chronicle

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The Oregon Water Resources Department must update its 68-yearold rules for permitting new wells or double down on regulating existing ones, department officials said. If it doesn’t, the growing problem of the state’s depleted groundwater reserves “is going to get very expensive,” said department director Doug Woodcock. Many of Oregon’s 20 groundwater basins are being sucked dry faster than water can naturally be replaced, according to the agency. This is an issue across the West, where drought, river diversions and groundwater depletion have left parts of seven states scrambling to ration what water is available to them from the Colorado River Basin. Woodcock presented updates to Oregon’s groundwater permitting laws at a hearing last week by the Oregon House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources and Water. The agency – with input from farmers, environmental groups and well owners – has worked for more than a year on proposed rule changes that would bring Oregon water permitting laws up to date. Most importantly, the agency is attempting to define a “stable level” of groundwater and has committed to withholding new water rights in areas where the level is not deemed stable. Not everyone is happy. Some farmers and the water districts that serve them fear it’s a moratorium on all new groundwater allocations around the state. Mark Landauer, a lob-

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byist for the Special Districts Association of Oregon, said the state water agency’s proposed changes are too broad. “We believe that we should be looking at basin-specific rules rather than this one-size-fitsall approach,” he said. State Reps. Ken Helm, D-Beaverton, and Mark Owens, R-Crane, tried earlier this year to do just that. The lawmakers proposed a bill that would direct the state water resources department to stop issuing any new water rights until officials could provide an inventory of how much groundwater was left in each of the state’s 20 basins. The bill died in committee but set the stage for many of the changes the water resources department is proposing. Oregon’s 1955 Groundwater Act requires the state to maintain stable levels of groundwater but does not define what a stable level is. The new rules would define stability as maintaining spring water levels year over year. The water level after a winter recharge period and before summer irrigation should return to about the level it was the year before. “So we’ll pump down groundwater systems in the summertime, but we always want those to come back up after the wet season,” said Justin Iverson, a groundwater manager at the water agency. New wells could not be permitted if they were found to diminish the quantity of surface water and instream water needed by the senior water rights holders. Iverson said if permitting rules don’t change, it’s possible up to 50,000 Oregon wells that are 50 feet below See WELLS page 2A

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Breya Middleton’s cancer battle continues By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The Middletons are your typical American family. Scott and Amanda are two hard-working parents raising two fun-loving daughters, sixteen-yearold Kylee and five-year-old Breya. Prior to last May, Amanda loved her job working in the Harrison Elementary School cafeteria. Scott went to work every day at Starfire Lumber Company. Both grew up in Cottage Grove then, moved away and came back again – Amanda returned in 1999 and Scott in 2003. Amanda attended Al Kennedy High School then earned her GED at Lane Community College. Scott

earned his GED while living in California. In November of 2005, Amanda, 18, and Scott, 20, began a phone friendship that, seven-months later, evolved into a committed relationship and loving family that endeavors to this day. Their daughter, Kylee is a sophomore cheerleader at Cottage Grove High School and Breya attends kindergarten at Harrison Elementary. At the begin-

ning of the school year, Amanda asked Breya if she had made any new friends and she responded, “My whole class is my friend.” According to her Mom, Kylee is the “brains” of the family and Breya is a typical second child. The five-year-old has no fear and is willing to do new things and offers to help others when needed. She likes to play with her friends. She loves art and anything that might

make a big mess. She likes playing with her toys and reading books. She loves babies the most – both her dolls and other people’s newborns. Amanda said, “Breya is smart and learns things quickly. If you need help carrying something she would be right there. She’s always had a big heart and loves others in big ways. Her memory is phenomenal! Don’t make promises you can’t keep because she will remind you.” Kylee and Breya have the typical big sis, little sis relationship. They sometimes squabble, especially when Breya gets into Kylee’s makeup. “Kylee is pretty patient for the most part, but I hear, ‘Mom, come get your kid.’ at least twice a week,” Amanda said. See CANCER page 3A

PeaceHealth’s inpatient rehab unit to relocate to RiverBend With these services provided at RiverBend, the University District hospital tower will close on Dec. 15.

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth announced today that its inpatient rehabilitation unit at University District in Eugene will relocate to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield on Dec. 15. PeaceHealth is taking this step after announcing in August the start of a comprehensive process to close the underutilized University District hospital. After the closure of the emergency department at University District at 7 a.m. on Dec. 1, the inpatient rehabilitation unit will be the only service remaining at the hospi-

tal until the unit moves to RiverBend on Dec. 15. Following the unit’s relocation to RiverBend, the hospital tower at University District will close. All PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics on the west side of Hilyard Street and the outpatient rehabilitation clinic, plus the inpatient behavioral health unit on the corner of Alder

Street and 11th Avenue, will remain open and serving patients. Oregon Rehabilitation Center, PeaceHealth’s inpatient rehabilitation unit, serves adults recovering from such conditions as stroke, neurological disease, or brain or spinal cord injuries. The center will operate temporarily at RiverBend until the state-

of-the-art, 50-bed rehabilitation hospital PeaceHealth is developing with Lifepoint opens in 2026. “PeaceHealth is deeply committed to Lane County and we remain focused on providing safe, highquality and compassionate care for all in the region,” said Dr. Jim McGovern, interim chief executive for PeaceHealth Oregon network. “We are proud of our Oregon Rehabilitation Center caregivers who make such a difference in the lives of our patients who are recovering from illness or injury. We celebrate their recent national recognition and See REHAB page 3A

Creswell Winter Lights event with silent auction held Dec. 9 CRESWELL, Ore. — The Creswell Chamber of Commerce Board is excited to host the annual Creswell Winter Lights event on Saturday, December 9. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there with children’s activities, music in the street, a light parade, a vendor market, and hot cocoa and cookies in various locations downtown. The Light Parade on Oregon Ave begins at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A Vendor Market with both handmade goods and direct sales businesses will be open from 10 a.m. to 7

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ke, Sudsy S a s quatch, D e b ’s Unique C r e ations, Ambers Lovely Loveys, Mike and Layna, Brooks Homemade Creations, and Mirandys Design. Festivities include: • Holiday Market 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Vendors, Gifts, Food, and Crafts, at the Community Center, 99 S. 1st St. • Photos with Santa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the

Community Center, 99 S. 1st St. • Light Parade w/Santa, Cider & Cookies, and More! 5-7pm, Where: 1st Street & Oregon Ave. • Christmas Tree Silent Auction benefits Creswell First, 10 a.m. to 7p.m., at Masonic Lodge, 73 C St. • Creswell Grange Vendor Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 7p.m., at Creswell Grange, 274 W Oregon Ave. View the Winter Lights website for more details: https://tinyurl.com/ ctwmnwdt

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WELLS from page 1A the water table or less could go dry, costing hundreds of millions of dollars to replace. In the last three years, the water resources department has received more than 1,000 complaints about wells run dry. Many are in areas where aquifers have been overdrawn after years of permitting with little regard for how much water is left, Woodcock, the agency director, said. “What we’re concerned about is with the increasing summer temperatures, increasing water uses, that 1,000 wells is going to turn into many thousands,” he told the committee.

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A coalition of environmental groups called the Oregon Water Partnership expressed relief the agency is willing to practice caution in permitting. The coalition includes The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Environmental Council, WaterWatch of Oregon, Wild Salmon Center. Trout Unlimited, Environmental Defense Fund and Sustainable Northwest. “The state has historically allocated groundwater rights without knowing whether water was really available,” said Zach Freed, sustainable water program Director for The Nature Conservancy, in a statement.

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

Dennis Louis Kadrmas July 18, 1939 - November 4, 2023

Dennis Louis Kadrmas, 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away November 4, 2023. Dennis was born July 18, 1939 in Dickinson, North Dakota, the oldest of three sons of Louis V. and Helen (Dvorak) Kadrmas, who preceded him in death as well as his youngest brother Clarence. He is survived by his wife Terri Finn Kadrmas, his brother, Kenneth Kadrmas, three daughters, Lovette R. (Tim) Mieczkowski, Denise C. (Gary Nelson) Kadrmas, Gina L. (William) Nelson, three step children, Wendi G. (Greg) Stinnett, Teresa Gayle (Francis) Olmeda, and Daniel D. (Adria) Walter, seventeen grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. Dennis was a farmer and a farm owner,

an engineer and a business owner. He enjoyed getting together with friends, gardening and farming, fishing, cooking, and traveling. A requiem Mass will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 21st at 11:00am to be followed directly by Inurnment at Fir Grove Cemetery. A reception at OLPH Parish Hall will follow the Mass and Inurnment. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1025 N. 19th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 for masses to be said for Denis. The pastor and church supported Dennis and Terri in his final needs. You may also donate at olphcg.net/donate for your convenience.

Nancy Lou Solomon November 23, 1931 - October 1, 2023

In Loving Memory Nancy Lou (Granny) Solomon was born in Salem, New Hampshire to Frank and Mary Brailsford. Nancy was the youngest of five children. When Nancy was about 2 years old, her mother passed away. Her father, Frank, then married Gladys Adams. Nancy’s father operated the Rockingham Park Racetrack. The family then moved to Boston, Massachusetts and resided for a few years. When Nancy was very young her family moved to Walla Walla, WA. The family drove in a Studebaker, along with their beloved dogs, from the east coast to the west coast of the United States. Nancy’s father started the newspaper in Walla Walla, WA. Her father used to say, “they loved the town so much, they named it twice” when referring to Walla Walla, WA. At the age of 12-13, Nancy’s family moved to Eugene, OR and her parents opened “Fords Drive-In and Dinner House” which was located on Franklin Blvd in Eugene. Nancy worked at the restaurant most of her teen years. She graduated from Uni High School and later attended Lane Community College with a major in Psychology. Nancy married Milton Viken on November 19, 1947. Nancy and Milton resided in Cottage Grove, OR where they raised their two daughters: Karen (Dulley) born in 1948 and Nancy (Bradford) born in 1949. Nancy and Milton owned KNND Radio station and had locations in Cottage Grove and Albany, Oregon and in Longview, WA. Milton passed away in 1972. In 1973, Nancy married Forrest Solomon. Nancy and Forrest enjoyed many adventures of life together. They owned Mazama Timber Corporation in Oakridge and Drain as well as various other locations in the State of Oregon. They owned Emerald Valley Forrest Inn, the Creswell Dairy Queen as well as various other businesses throughout the years. Nancy and Forrest enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing on their ranches. They owned places in Elkton, Mitchell and near Klamath Falls, Oregon. They spent many years traveling to remote fishing and hunting

locations and enjoyed life to the fullest. Forrest passed away in 1991. Nancy was full of life and energy. She loved spending time with her friends and family, including her six grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Nancy enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, fishing, gardening, crocheting, sewing and playing cards. She was a “professional” at playing Pinochle and taught her grandchildren to play by “beating them for money”. She also loved to watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on TV. She loved music from the 40’s and 50’s as well as the “big band” era. Nancy attended University fellowship and was a member of both the Soroptimist and Elks Club in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Nancy’s favorite restaurants were the Village Green and Stacey’s Covered Bridge, both in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Nancy was a member of the Emerald Valley Spa and avidly attended exercise classes for decades. The younger members of the classes could barely keep up with her even into her 80’s. She also won the most fit “senior” for many years running. Nancy was preceded in death by parents Frank, Mary, and stepmother, Gladys; brothers Frank Jr., and Albert and sister Betty; Husbands Milton Viken and Forrest Solomon; son-in-law Gary Dulley; granddaughter Alanna (Dulley) Wilson; and great-granddaughter Jennifer Wilson. Nancy is survived by her oldest sister Francis “Franny” (age 100); Daughters: Karen (Viken) Dulley and Nancy (Viken) Bradford; six grandchildren; Lisa (Dulley) Swindell, Karlia (Dulley) Gingrich, Todd Bradford, Traci (Bradford) Dearth and Travis Bradford. Nancy had 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Nancy loved the warm sunny days and would often say,” you can’t beat the weather”. Our dear “Mom” and “Granny” will be greatly missed and never forgotten. We love you Granny, and we know that you are doing “push-ups” and “Karate kick moves” in Heaven!

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richment, and social programs and activities for families and individuals of all ages and abilities in South Lane County. The district will employ a variety of full and parttime staff with competitive wages and benefits to manage and program recreation facilities, fields, and indoor space to keep people active and connected to each other and the natural environment, and to promote South Lane as a great place to live, work, and play! It is envisioned that the district would: • Provide programs, activities, and social events for all ages. • Facilitate community special events such as concerts, festivals, fun

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Florence Worthing Rexroad 7/18/1926 - 10/22/2023

Florence Ileen Worthing was born in Tillamook and lived in Bay City with her 6 siblings. Florence was a strong beautiful 97-year young at heart woman that loved everyone and everything. She ran away from home at age 13, lived with her sister Edith until she got pregnant at age 17, was sent to a Catholic home for unwed mothers, but her older sister Rose broke her out and they took a train to Seattle to work at Boeing during the war. Florence went back home after the war where her father paid $5 to a man to marry Florence. She was a wonderful mother of six children: Larry and Janice Orr, Delbert and Syria Orr, Luella Larsen, Annmarie and Wayne Michels, Catherine Praus, and Nicky McCann who passed earlier this year. Florence has 45 Grand and Great Grandchildren. Florence worked as a cook, painted, wrote poems, loved children, and she was a Rosie the Riveter that helped make planes at Boeing during World War II. She loved talking to people and sharing her stories about being a Rosie and meeting the President of the United States. Her daughter Luella helped keep Florence’s long-lived independence and kept her healthy by being a full-time health care person for her and taking her to Bingo which she loved, and to Luella’s SEIU 503 union meetings. Florence was able to attend two national Rosie conventions and was one of 15 Rosies that attended the Rose Parade this year as Grand Marshalls of the parade. Boeing honored the Rosies with a Rosie medal that Boeing had sent to the space station and back. Florence and Luella had a private meeting with President Biden in Portland last October when he

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was there to support the Democratic Party, and he gave her a Presidential Coin which she wore around her neck proudly. She was a member of the Thunderegg Rock Club, Coil and Diggers Metal Detecting Club, and the McKenzie Chapter Rosie the Riveter Club. She loved going to the VFW events, to schools to talk about the Rosies, being in Parades, and keeping Luella very da busy. Florence was a long-time resident ing of Cottage Grove and her Celebration of su Life will be at the Cottage Grove VFW on Saturday, November 18th at 1pm. Florence was loved by all and will be missed for her smile, love, strong handshake, and her stories. We are proud of our patriotic mother. She did not have much, but she had a lot of love and will be remembered.

Ronald L. Taylor 2/23/1943 - 11/05/2023

The Passing of a Cottage Grove Icon. On the Morning of November 5, 2023, Cottage Grove, Oregon felt the loss of one of the city’s most valued members. Ronald L Taylor has made the jump into hyperspace to be reunited with his two brothers Sammy and Andrew, his mother Millicent, his father Wayne, and stepmother Mitzy as well as many friends who had passed before him. This iconic figure was known by many as Captain Ron, from the Cottage Grove South Lane Rural Fire Department, where he served our community for 32 years. If Ron wasn’t in his turnouts assisting you with the Fire Department, he was in a tow truck lending a hand to stranded motorists. Always quick with a smile and to lend a hand, Ron could also be known to set your mind straight by calling you out if your actions or choices could have a negative impact on you or the community. Many who knew Ron understood his passion for aviation, firefighting, towing, and adventure. Ron could always be counted on to make the simplest situation turn into an adventure by turning right instead of left. Life was an adventure to Ron, something to be explored and experienced. If you were lucky to be there and along for the ride, those memories are some of your fondest, if not the

most exhilarating times you’ve ever experienced. Whether the rolling flames passing over you in the heat of battle of a 3-alarm structure fire or getting a ride in his helicopter and the last thing you heard before your heart skipped a beat was, “watch this”. Ronald Taylor could always be seen smiling after saying, “maybe we shouldn’t do that again!” This Iconic Legend’s passing leaves a hole in the soul of Cottage Grove, and we know many hearing of his passing feel the loss in our community. Captain Ron you will truly be missed. Ronald L Taylor is survived by his wife Carolyon Taylor, his four children Michelle (Michael) Miller, Patrick (Misty) Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Bridget (Gregory) Kieger, his 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, nieces and nephew. A public visitation will be held at SmithLund-Mills Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 17th at 3:00pm - 6:00 pm. A Graveside service will be at Shields Cemetery in Cottage Grove on Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cottage Grove Elks Lodge on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers in memory of Ronald Lee Taylor. Arrangements in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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CANCER from page 1A After a discussion, Amanda and Scott came to an agreement on what name they would give their newborn daughter. “To be completely honest,” Amanda said, “I wanted to name her ‘Briar’, but Scott said she was not a blackberry bush. So, we compromised with Breya because it sounds close to my preferred name and is not a blackberry bush.” Suddenly, last May, the Middleton family’s happy life was turned upside down and inside out. “She started limping the Friday before Mother’s Day,” Amanda said. “Her sister had messed up her knee, so we thought she was trying to be like Sissy, until we noticed she was limping without thinking about it. When an x-ray revealed abnormalities, they sent us to the Slocum Center, and it was a whirlwind from there.” The family is now fluent in all the medical language that surrounds someone on a cancer-fighting journey. Breya’s diagnosis is metastatic osteosarcoma and is very rare. She has a tumor in her right leg with small tumors up into her pelvic bone. It has since metastasized in her lungs. Her treatment involves drugs with long names and lots of trips to Portland. Amanda said one of the drugs created horrible side effects such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, swelling and terrible coughing. Since Breya was not responsive to the previous chemotherapy treatments, on Nov. 3, she began taking Stivarga. It’s the last drug available for chemotherapy treatments for osteosarcoma. “She has good days and bad days, but it is a pill she can take at home with weekly labs and visits to her doctor,” Amanda said. “Thank goodness we can do phone visits with her oncologist rather than making a trip to Portland.” Scott said, “As her dad, it’s been heartbreaking to watch my little girl suffer so much and fight

so hard to live. She is so much stronger than I am.” They contacted the renowned cancer treatment center, M.D. Anderson in Houston, Tex., in hopes of getting Breya in a clinical trial for immunotherapy and are anxiously awaiting a response. One to three times a week they go to Springfield for frequency therapy. It uses a low-level electrical current delivered to specific parts of the body to relieve pain. Amanda said the treatment seems to help Breya a lot because she feels so much better when she leaves. The outpouring of love and support from the community has been significant. “We are deeply grateful for the love and support we’ve received to help us through this nightmare,” Amanda said. “I’ve tried to keep up with the thank you cards, and I hope I haven’t missed thanking anyone. Breya is loved by so many and, believe me, she loves them all back. It’s amazing how the community comes together and proves it really does take a village and that we can count on each other.” Scott has worked at Starfire Lumber for a decade. He is grateful for the tremendous support his company has given them. “My bosses told me to let them know whatever we need, and they will help us,” Scott said. “If we need to fly to Houston they will buy the plane tickets. There aren’t enough words to let everyone know how grateful we are for all the support. When asked how the community can help their family at this stage of Breya’s treatment Amanda said, “Please keep praying and sending positive healing thoughts her way.” A relative set up an account for Breya Middleton at US Bank for anyone who would like to help the family cover medical and travel expenses to save their daughter’s life.

Winter Storms: How to safely use natural gas appliances during power outages PORTLAND, Ore. — Before the next winter storm hits, NW Natural is encouraging customers to learn how to safely use natural gas appliances during power outages caused by snow, wind, and icy conditions. Here are general tips for safely operating natural gas appliances without electricity: Natural gas fireplace: Some natural gas fireplaces contain a backup battery module that can be used during a power outage to start the fireplace. Install the batteries when the power is out, then use the manual switch or remote to turn on the fireplace. While the fan will generally not operate with the battery backup, the fireplace will emit radiant heat and light. When the power comes back on, turn off the fireplace and allow it to cool, then remove and store the batteries. Natural gas water heater: Most conventional natural gas storage tank water heaters have a pilot light that continues functioning during a power

outage. If the pilot light goes out, review the instruction manual for steps to relight it, or contact a technician. Tankless water heaters typically require electricity, but s o m e can be equipped with a backup battery that operates automatically during a power outage. Natural gas cooktop: Most natural gas cooktops can be used without the built-in electronic igniter. Simply use a wand style lighter to ignite the burner. When the lighter is lit, turn the gas on for the burner using the knob (and note that the clicking sound of the electronic igniter will not be present when the power is out). To be safe, always double check that the burner is turned off when finished cooking. Instructional videos for how to operate natural gas appliances during a power outage are available online at nwnatural.com. Customers seeking more information on how to operate their natural gas appliances without electricity should check their appliance manual or contact an appliance dealer.

REHAB from page 1A look forward to continuing to provide excellent care at the center’s new location at RiverBend.” Oregon Rehabilitation Center was recently named one of the best on the West Coast. Many current University District caregivers have already accepted new positions at other PeaceHealth locations. PeaceHealth’s goal is to provide opportunities for as many staff as possible to continue to work with the organization. PeaceHealth has served this area for nearly 100 years and remains strongly committed to Lane County.

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part of last week, ballot processing was not significantly affected as staff had stayed late on Election Day to process ballots. Clerk Dena Dawson believes they will be able to get caught up and provide an update on election results at www.LaneCountyOR. gov/elections. “I am disheartened by the continuing threat landscape for election officials. We are dedicated public servants and we take our role in defending democracy very seriously. We just want to do our jobs without having to fear for our lives,” said Dawson. An investigation is underway and any questions regarding its status should be directed to law enforcement.

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Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 • Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Worship Services Sundays: 9a & 11a Youth Worship Sundays: 11a (all ages welcome) Mondays: 5:30p (6th-12th grades)

Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: James D. Boram Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington 541-942-3033 Worship 10am umcgrove.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES”

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On Veterans Day: A 24-note bugle tune is a moving reminder By Ed E. Saunders Promptly at 5 p.m., every day, rain or shine, blizzard or heat, a volunteer bugler wearing a period World War I U.S. Army uniform stands at attention near the flagpole at the National World War I Memorial not far from the White House in Washington D.C. On a brilliant autumn day, I watched as a Black soldier attired in a World War I Army uniform marched to the memorial’s flagpole. He wore the distinctive blue helmet of the 93rd Infantry Division, the “Blue Helmets” one of two allBlack infantry divisions of the American Expeditionary Force assigned to the blue-helmeted French army in World War I. With a polished bugle under his arm, he faced the memorial. At attention the bugler watched and waited. Promptly at 5 p.m. he snapped

the bugle to his lips and played “Taps.” Pedestrians stopped at the memorial and along the nearby busy street. Downtown Washington D.C. quieted for a minute. Removing my Western-styled broadbrimmed Montana hat, I covered my heart and honored the moment. A thousand thoughts flowed through my heart while watching the American flag and hearing “Taps” at the Memorial. Thoughts a military veteran cannot speak but only feel. The ceremony ended. I talked with the bugler: An active-duty soldier who performs with the Army band. He volunteers playing “Taps” to honor all Americans in uniform and commemorates the black soldiers of the 93rd Infantry Division. He said he is honored to serve at the memorial. I thanked him. We exchanged salutes, and he marched away.

Today the meaning blurs between Veterans Day and Memorial Day: Veterans Day honors the living in uniform, Memorial Day honors the dead in uniform. But the strong sinews of remembrance and honor bind both into lasting chords of who we are and what we are as a people. “Taps” honors the living and the dead. The mournful 24note bugle tune “Taps” remains recognizable throughout America. The tune lasts about a minute. “Taps” crosses all ethnic, racial, religious, societal, and gender boundaries. Buglers play “Taps” at veterans funerals, memorials, and ceremonies, honoring those who served in America’s armed forces. The simple but profound tune carries on high the character of the common GI: Simple in their daily lives, but profound in their character, strength and dedication to

the ideal of freedom. “Taps” is not a song, but a bugle tune. “Taps” began in 1862 during the Civil War. Bugle calls gave commands to soldiers above the din of battle. U.S. Army Major Gen. Daniel Butterfield wanted a bugle tune to end the day and call soldiers to rest from their efforts and extinguish lights. Butterfield worked with bugler Oliver Wilcox Norton and together they modified an existing but long tune and created “Taps.” Much fact and fiction, legend and lore, surrounds “Taps.” That’s OK. The tune does not belong to anyone, it belongs to all who wish to render honors for those who wore the uniform of a nation, which thirsts for freedom. In the words of Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg, “It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.”

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an opioid addiction crisis and hundreds of Oregonians are dying every year from overdoses. “You have a reachable time in jails, and most jails are not providing this kind of addiction care,” said the study’s lead aut h o r , Dr. Dan H o o v e r, an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Medicine. “In a broader sense, our correctional institutions have a mandate to rehabilitate people who have entered the system — and treating addiction is a huge part of that.” Researchers at Oregon Health & Science Univer-

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SLSD Board meeting regular session summary By By Jon Stinnett

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Following a worksession dedicated to board professional development, the South Lane School Board met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 6, and one little word dominated much of the conversation. A previous worksession found the Board discussing the School Board and Superintendent Operating Agreement for this school year, and a memo from Superintendent Yvonne Curtis to board members on Monday afternoon attempted to frame the decision the Board would face that evening. Two documents address the need for all board members to support a decision after it’s made by the entire board, Curtis wrote – the Board Standards of Conduct Policy and the School Board and Superintendent Operating Agreements. The Oct. 16 worksession included an in-depth discussion of both documents. The discussion included a comment by one board member that they might still want to discuss a decision after the Board had voted on it, Curtis reminded the Board in her memo. She reiterated that once the Board makes a decision, she is tasked with supervising implementation of that decision through the proper channels. Curtis said that further board discussion after a decision has been made can cause difficulty in implementing the decision. “It creates confusion and chaos if staff or community members think there is a chance that the School Board could reverse their decision,” she wrote. Tasked with considering the adoption of the School Board and Superintendent Operating Agreement, that one little word – whether once a decision is made by the Board, its members “will” or “should” support the decision of the majority -comprised about an hourlong discussion led largely by the Board’s Duane Taddei. Taddei stated a concern that, should he sign the agreement and later speak in public about a decision the Board has made, his conduct could be considered unethical. He stated that the agreement needed to say that board members “should” support the Board’s decisions, not that board members “will” support them. “We should all be able to support the decision,” he said. “I just know that there are times there will be something we can’t support, and I want to be able to talk about it. But in signing this agreement, I won’t be able to.”

Board Chairman Taylor Wilhour pointed out that the agreement doesn’t obligate a member to vote for or agree with any decision, attempting to clarify that board members support decisions made by the Board of which they are one voting member. He said that this agreement helps to reassure the public that once a decision is made by the Board, it won’t be undone at the next meeting. “But that’s what we can do – we can undo the decision,” Taddei countered. “What about giving staff that doesn’t support the decision the trust that we might change it?” Taddei asked. Taddei said that the Board’s operating agreement and policy should both read that board members “should” support decisions made by the entire Board. He said that he did not sign the agreement at the worksession and would again refuse to do so at Monday’s meeting if the language wasn’t changed. Board member Sherry Duerst-Higgins stated that she ran for School Board to support the kids, saying that she assumed that’s why Taddei ran as well. “We’re spending time talking about this, and we’re not talking about our kids,” she said. “I ran because I heard concerns from the community,” Taddei responded. “Not every decision is about the kids.” Taddei said he believed that signing the agreement meant board members “basically signed that we won’t talk about it anymore,” something he refused to do. Wilhour countered that “everything the District does takes time to implement.” “Very few things are going to take place in a month,” Wilhour said. “This could likely lead to a situation where the implementation process has started, and they have to stop implementation, and that work was wasted. This is reassuring them that’s not what we’re going to do.” Wilhour later said that the Board has always signed the operating agreement unanimously, and it would be a shame if the Board didn’t do so this time around. When the time came to call the question, however, that’s exactly what happened, with Taddei refusing to sign. “They’ll have to watch and see how I operate,” Taddei said of the community and district staffers’ perception of his intentions if he didn’t sign the agreement. “They’ll be content with it. My intent is not to come here and disagree just to disSee SLSD page 2B

Historic Lions Soccer season ends in State Championship Game By Kyle McGowen for The Sentinel

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The Cottage Grove Lions boys’ soccer team hadn’t lost a game since Sept. 7 and had just two losses from early September games on their resume in total. The team traveled to Liberty High School for a neutral site game against Newport/ Waldport Cubs for the 4A state Championship on Nov. 11, looking to secure the second state title in the program’s history, with the other coming in 2008. With 25:10 left in the first half, senior Sebastian Guzman put the Cubs up 1-0 on the first shot of the game. It looked like the Lions might be on the defensive for much of the evening, but just a few moments later Cottage Grover junior Rogelio Soto-Cruz evened the game 1-1 with 20:17 left in the opening half and the competition was evenly matched from there. In the second half, Newport had a few looks at the goal that they were not able to capitalize on, thanks in large part to excellent play from Lions senior goalkeeper Jace Meyer, who also saved a crucial Cubs free kick with 3:10 left in the match. The state championship trophy ultimately came down to an intense over-

Cottage Grove’s Hayes Valley led the Lions with 19 goals this season, including two against The Dalles in the Lions 3-1 playoff Semi-Final victory. (Photo by Kyle McGowen) time, where senior Ivan look out for each other,” Hernandez scored on a Lions coach Jaime Urenda 20-yard strike just a few said. “We don’t have one minutes in, putting New- single player, we have elevport/Waldport up 2-1. The en guys.” Lions were never able to The Lions were also forfind their groove offen- tunate to have higher seeds sively and ultimately fell than them fall, so Cottage to the Cubs, who secured Grove never had to leave their third state champion- the Lion’s Den until the ship in program history. It neutral site state champialso counts as Waldport’s onship game, despite only first title in school history. being a six seed in the The defense of Newport bracket. held Lions junior striker, Cottage Grove hosted Hayes Valley scoreless. The Dalles in the semi-fiValley had been the Lions nal, who controlled the leading scorer on the sea- pace of the game early on, son with 19 goals. Cottage but Valley scored on a LeGrove was also without gorreta assist, which put their second leading scorer the Lions up 1-0 at halfon the season, Armando time. The Dalles tied the Legorreta. game in the second half, In order to secure a slot but Rogelio Soto-Cruz put in the state title game, the Lions back in control Cottage Grove hosted a and with 12:24 left, Valley semi-final match on Nov. put the Lions up 3-1. 7. The sixth-seeded LiWith Cottage Grove ons took care of business on their way to a historic throughout the round of semifinal win with 9:01 16 playoff bracket. left in the game, tempers “They are the best, they flared and benches for

both teams cleared out. A player from The Dalles laid on the ground injured for a lengthy amount of time after an altercation. “It was a hard-fought match and obviously the competitiveness of both the teams… we didn’t want to lose and they didn’t want to lose. You saw that out there,” Urenda said. “Everybody has got to keep their composure and they know it. We are not that type of team. We work really hard to be good sports for everybody. It’s just unfortunate.” After a long discussion about how to proceed with the night by the officials and school administrators, Legorreta received a red card after already receiving a yellow card. According to OSAA rules, he was no longer eligible to play in the state championship game. With the cloud of the situation hanging over the team after the win, the Lions still had much reason to celebrate a historic moment for the program. Cottage Grove went 6-6-3 in 2022 and finished third in the Sky-Em league. Following the team’s loss in the state championship game last Saturday, the program ended the season with a 14-3-1 record in 2023, having won the SkyEm League championship, and finishing as the state See SOCCER page 2B

Winners announced for ODFW’s annual stamp art contests SALEM, Ore. — The winning artwork was selected for the 2024 Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation stamp art competitions. Waterfowl category (Trumpeter Swan) first place went to Richard Clifton of Milford, Del. Click here to view 2024 Waterfowl stamp artwork winners, People’s Choice award and other entries. Upland Game Bird (Gray Partridge) first place went to Roberta Wise of Bandon, Ore. Click here to view 2024 Upland Game Bird stamp artwork.

Habitat Conservation: Short-eared Owl by Buck Spencer; Trumpeter Swan Waterfowl: Trumpeter Swan by Richard Clifton; Gray Partridge Upland Game Bird: Gray Partridge by Roberta Wise (Courtesy photo) Habitat Conservation first place went to Buck Spencer of Junction City, Ore., depicting a Shorteared Owl. Click here to view 2024 Habitat Conservation stamp artwork.

First place artists each receive a prize award of $2,000. This year’s artwork was judged at Bush Barn Art Center in Salem on Nov. 4 by a panel of indepen-

dent judges. A total of 10 entries were received depicting Gray Partridge, 23 entries depicting Trumpeter Swan and 24 entries depicting select Oregon Conservation Strategy Species for the habitat conservation contest. Winning artwork will be the face of 2024 collector stamps and other promotional items that benefit Oregon’s wildlife and their habitats. Proceeds from product sales are used for habitat improvement, research, surveys, and conservation projects.

Lions XC Competes at Regionals

After both the boys’ and girls’ Lions cross country teams won the district championship and followed competed at the state championship, the season still was not over. The teams had the unique opportunity to travel to NXR Northwest Regionals in Eagle Island State Park, Idaho on November 11. Over 200 schools from across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana participated in the event. Several schools from Lane County including North Eugene, Springfield and Sheldon also traveled to the competition. The Lions took twelve athletes and competed as “Slab Town Cross Country.”

B2 | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 / COTTAGE GR0VE SENTINEL SLSD from page 1B agree.” Prior to the discussion of the operating agreement, Curtis gave her Superintendent’s Report, which touched on local events she’d attended including fall festivals at London and Dorena schools. She reported that Al Kennedy High School has been selected for an audit by the Oregon Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. “When they look at alternative schools, they want to know, ‘are all kids getting access to rigor, and to CTE (career and technical education) opportunities,’” she said. Curtis said she’s not participated in this type of audit before, which includes a worksheet that must be filled out and an upcoming school visit. Reports from Al Kennedy and Cottage Grove High School students were also entered into the record. The Al Kennedy report detailed the school’s Fall Festival held on Oct. 18, pointed out that it graduated one student early already this year and, as the school had experienced a significant loss last year, the BIPOC Student Union had constructed an “ofrenda,” an altar honoring that student, to commemorate Dia de los Muertos. The CGHS summary included news that a grant from the Yarg Foundation would be used to finance a clothing closet for those in need; senior representatives are working on graduation letters, shirts, and a time capsule; junior representatives are working toward choosing a prom theme for the dance, which will be held at the CG Armory; and the Electronic Media class is

currently getting ready to livestream games during the upcoming basketball season. The fall play, “8 Minutes Left,” will run Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 10-11 and Nov. 1718. The OSEA (Oregon School Employees Association) Report submitted by Vice President Sheila Heley indicated that the OSEA had set dates in January and February to begin bargaining for a new contract with the District. “Classified (employees) as a whole would like for the Board and the District to keep in mind that without classified employees, the District would cease to function,” she wrote. “So many times we hear that we are valued and that it is important to have long-term employees for consistency for students. We will be looking for you to show us that these are not just words, but truly how you feel, as we head into bargaining.” SLEA President Emily Quindry’s report stated that “the impact of online students returning to school buildings has been more significant than originally anticipated,” adding that “some of these students need more time to adjust and learn school readiness behaviors.” Quindry mentioned several payroll issues that have begun to feel like lots of extra work for employees trying to get paid. She added that she wanted to “make (sure) the Board is aware that certified staff have not regained all of the Trust that was lost between SLEA members and District Administrators during the past year or two. We need to continue to work together and keep building that trust.”

SOCCER from page 1B runner-up. One of the best season’s in Cottage Grove history, all occurring while head coach Jaime Urenda was in his first year as head coach. “It means the world to me,” Urenda said when asked by The Sentinel what the season has meant to him. “I knew these guys were good. I saw them last year, I felt like they just needed that extra push on the practice field. They deserve it. They put in the work, my coaching staff and I have been nonstop working with them both physically and mentally. You have seen the fruits of that.”

Urenda, who played for the Lions, made a semi-final and a quarter final as a player. He was also an assistant coach on the 2008 Cottage Grove state championship team. Looking towards next season, the Lions will likely be considered one of the favorites in the 4A. Cottage Grove could see their top three scorers return next fall and could have as many as eight seniors on the roster. They will have to find a way to fill the role of senior goalkeeper Jace Meyer. They also lose the talents of seniors Seazer Ibarra, Jose Hernandez Chavez, and Eli Williams.

New documentary examines the little-known history of how Oregon once cared for its poor anS Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) premiered a new documentary that examines the history of government-funded relief institutions in Oregon – known as “poor farms” – that helped care for the state’s most vulnerable residents. “Oregon’s County Poor Farms” is the latest episode from “Oregon Experience,” an original OPB series that explores Oregon’s past and helps to provide a deeper understanding of the historical, social and political fabric of the state and region. In 1854, Oregon’s Territorial government required counties to care for their poorest citizens. Often, they were sent to live on actual working farms. For more than 100 years, Oregon’s poor farms operated in nearly every county across the state, offering a last refuge to the neediest residents. The farms provided food, shelter, medical care, and sometimes burial services. Each farm varied depending on needs and resources, as did its treatment of residents. Some poor farms provided a safe haven for those in need while others

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the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative’s attorneys. DATED and first published: November 10, 2023 /s/ Lisa M. Messano, Personal Representative. Publicaton Dates: November 17, 22 & 29, 2023. ________________________

Shinn were appointed her guardians December 14, 2021 in Superior Court of California County of Humboldt Case No. PR2100201. They have decided to transfer guardianship to petitioners and consent to this petition. Petitioner, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba is the minor child’s maternal aunt. Petitioners have had the minor child in their care since July 01, 2023. The current guardians have delegated guardian powers to petitioners. Guardianship is needed to provide the necessary care and supervision of the minor respondent. 5. The names, addresses and relationship to the minor of persons entitled to notice of this Petition are: Father Joseph Anthony Dominick Location unknown Mother: Jocelyn Rose Dominick Location unknown Guardians: Jeanette Shinn and Robert Shinn 2310 Waddington Rd. Ferndale, CA 95536 6. The minor’s treating physician is: 7. The following is a list of all persons who have information about the minor: Paternal grandparents and guardians: Jeanette Shinn and Robert Shinn 707-499-1151 Maternal grandmother: Robin Heatherstorm 530-623-3725 8. The proposed guardian will continue to provide care for the minor respondent at 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401. 9. The proposed guardian is not a public or private agency or organization that provides the services in the preceding paragraph. 10. The proposed guardian will not exercise control over the minor’s estate. 11. Venue for this proceeding lies in Lane County, because the minor resides in this county. No other Court in the State of Oregon, or any other state, has acquired jurisdiction in this matter and no guardian has previously been appointed for the minor except the guardianship in Superior Court of California County of Humboldt. The State of Oregon is the home state according to the provisions of ORS 109.730. WHEREFORE, Petitioners pray for an Order: a) Appointing Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba as guardians for Kenai Valentine Dominick. b) Directing that Letters of Guardianship be issued after proper notice. c) Appointing a visitor. We, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba declare that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief, and we understand it may be used as evidence in court and is subject to penalty for perjury. Publication Dates: November 17, 22 & 29, 2023. ________________________

Minor Respondent; Case No.: 23PR01581 Notice of Petition to Appoint Fiduciary IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of: Kenai Valentine Dominick Minor Respondent; Case No.: 23PR01580 Notice of Petition to Appoint Fiduciary To: Joseph Anthony Dominick and Jocelyn Rose Dominick NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on September 01, 2023, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba filed a petition for appointment of Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba as guardians of the minors. Petitioners’ address and phone number are: Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba Residence: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Petitioner, Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba are the current caregivers and aunt and uncle. Written objections may be made by mailing or delivering objections to the Lane County Greg Allen Hunt Attorney at Law 225 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-6799 voice and fax gahuntaal@comcast.net #782500 Notice of Petition to Appoint Fiduciary Page 2 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Circuit Court, Lane County Courthouse, 125 E. 8th St., Eugene, OR 97401, with the proper filing fee. Your objections herein must be filed within 20 days of the service of this notice. If you wish to receive copies of future filings in this case, you must inform the judge and the person named as petitioner in this notice. You must inform the judge by filing a request for notice and paying any applicable fee. The request for notice must be in writing, must clearly indicate that you wish to receive the future filings in the proceedings and must contain your name, address and phone number. You must notify the person named as petitioner by mailing a copy of the request to the petitioner. Unless you take these steps, you will receive no further copies of the filings in the case. Publication Dates: November 17, 22 & 29, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Donna Schaefer Estate No. 23PB09510 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 26, 2023, Melissa Ruth Singler has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 225 Oakway Center, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Date and First Published: by: GREG ALLEN HUNT, Attorney for Personal Representative. Sincerely, Greg Allen Hunt Attorney at Law GAH/eh Publication Dates: November 10, 17 & 22, 2023. ________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lisa M. Messano has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Claire Mariam Pitsenberger, aka Mariam Claire Pitsenberger, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB09589. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, 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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY In the Matter of Guardianship of: Kenai Valentine Dominick Minor Respondent ) ) ) ) ) Case No.: Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardians (Minor) ORS 21.175(1) Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba and Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba alleges, 1. The following information is given with regard to the minor, the Petitioner, and the proposed guardian: Minor Respondent Information: Name: Kenai Valentine Dominick Age: 6 years Birth Date: February 15, 2017 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Petitioners Information: Name: Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba Age: 40 years Birth Date: February 04, 1983 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and aunt. Name: Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba Age: 41 years Birth Date: December 07, 1981 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and uncle. Proposed Guardians Information: Name: Chelsea Stipek Kabakaba Age: 40 years Birth Date: February 04, 1983 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and aunt. Name: Maikeli Josefa Kabakaba Age: 41 years Birth Date: December 07, 1981 Address: 1170 Debrick Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 760-521-9891 Interest: Petitioner is the caregiver of the minor and uncle 2. The proposed guardians have not been convicted of a crime or had a license revoked or cancelled that was required by law of any state for the practice of an occupation or profession. The proposed guardians have not filed for bankruptcy in the last 10 years. 3. The proposed guardians are willing and able to serve as the minor’s guardians. 4. Appointment of guardians is sought because the Respondent is a minor and in need of a guardian. The minor’s parents are unable and unwilling to provide care and supervision and their whereabouts are unknown. Jeanette Shinn and Robert

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Contest promoting young worker safety is open to Oregon high school students

SALEM, Ore. — High school students across Oregon are encouraged to let their video or graphic design skills flourish by engaging in a competition involving cash prizes and a noble cause: increasing awareness about workplace safety and health for young workers. The 2024 media contest, organized by the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]), calls on participants to create an ad – through a compelling graphic design or video – that captures their peers’ attention and convinces them to take the O[yes] Young Employee Safety Awareness online training. The door to creativity is open: Participants get to choose the key message, theme, or tagline they believe will enthrall their audience and move it to act. The contest is now open for submissions. To compete, participants may submit either a graphic design or a video that is no more than 90 seconds in length. Participants are expected to choose their key message, theme, or tagline in a wise and positive manner as they work to convince their target audience – teen workers or teens who are preparing to work for the first time – to take the O[yes] Young Employee Safety Awareness online training to improve their knowledge of how to stay safe and healthy in the workplace. The top three entries in each of the two media

categories will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500. In each category, the first-place winner’s school, club, or organization will receive a matching award. Moreover, O[yes] will use the best of the submissions as ads in its ongoing efforts to improve on-the-job safety and health protections for teens. While they carry out their projects, participants must ensure the health and safety of their team. No one should be endangered while creating their video or graphic design project. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Participants are encouraged to submit entries online. Submissions may also be mailed on a USB thumb drive or delivered in person. For more information about the entry form and rules, contest expectations, and resources – including the entries that won in 2023 and 2022 – visit the O[yes] online contest page. The contest sponsors are local Oregon chapters of the American Society of Safety Professionals, Construction Safety Summit, Central Oregon Safety & Health Association, Hoffman Construction Company, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at OHSU, Oregon OSHA, SafeBuild Alliance, SAIF Corporation, Oregon SHARP Alliance, and the Oregon Utility Notification Center.

Oregon Main Street announces new application round for top tier communities SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Main Street just opened applications for the Designated Main Street and Affiliated Main Street level communities for new communities who want to join the OMS Network at one of the Main Street Track levels or for existing communities that want to move up a level. Applications are due on January 31, 2023. Applications can be found on our website at www.oregonmainstreet or Clicking Here. OMS will host an application workshop on Tuesday, November 14, at 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The workshop will cover some of the requirements to participate at these tiers and provide tips on completing the application. You must register in advance to attend. Oregon Main Street has a tiered approach that allows communities to participate in ways that best meet their capacity and needs. The Main Street track, which includes Accredited, Designated, and Affiliated Main Street levels, is for communities that want to use the comprehensive Main Street Approach™ to sustain and enhance their historic downtown or traditional commercial neighborhood district. There are specific criteria communities must meet to qualify and maintain status depending on the level of participation. Some of these criteria include: Having an independent nonprofit focused on the historic core

December 1-23

Elf

the musical A sparkly holiday jingle for the whole family! Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum