CGS214 by C.M.I.

Bundle home & auto to save $$.

The Cottage Grove

$1.00

entinel

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Number 7 • 135 years

Get an insurance plan —not just a policy.

(541) 942-0555 PayneWest.com

Mainly cloudy with showers a high of 60 and a low of 40.

See more weather on Page 4A. Serving the communities of Cottage Grove and Creswell

Homeless survive ice storm despite all odds By CINDY WEELDREYER Sentinel Community Reporter

Jacob Cook has been homeless for nearly two years. He and his dog Jericho live at the 12th Street camp. The two survived the bitter cold by burrowing inside a sleeping bag with extra blankets and sharing body heat. Cook, 30, is a 2012 Cottage Grove High School graduate where he played in the jazz band and on the varsity soccer team. While trying to stay warm his tent caught on fire. “When you’re in a tent you’re used to being cold,” Cook said. “I’m a musician and do not have a family so I choose to be homeless right now.” North Douglas Avenue camp resident Lonnie Marsh is 69-years-old and has lived in the Cottage Grove area for nearly 30 years. Even though ice collapsed some tents in the camp and a large chunk fell on his tent and made a hole in it, Marsh said the camp community has pulled together, helping one another make due under dire circumstances. “It’s been an all for one kind of thing,” the former U.S. Marine said. “We all help each other out. It’s been challenging, but we’ll get through it.” A childhood injury made learning in school difficult and he dropped out without graduating. At 17, he joined the Marine Corps and was a tank driver in the early 1970s. A self-proclaimed “Jack of All Trades and Master of None” because he has

worked a wide variety of jobs in his lifetime: logging, construction, roofing, gold mining, auto mechanic, gas station attendant and, most recently, at a local car wash before he was laid off. Throat cancer and heart problems limit his ability to earn enough money to afford a place of his own in this season of his life. As a heavy lifelong smoker, he developed throat cancer that took away his voice box so he can only talk with an electrolarynx device. “I only make $403 a month from my retirement and get $15 a month in SSI because they think I live with my family in Oakland (OR). I don’t because I don’t make enough money to support them,” Marsh said. “I really want a job so I can get a better place to live.” Both men credit the support and camaraderie of their camp neighbors who shared what they had amongst themselves and the Red Cross Shelter at the Community Center for helping them survive the ice storm. Cottage Grove Community Center Coordinator Teresa Cowan and her assistant, Jessica Klarr, worked many long hours during the recent ice storm. They coordinated resources to assist housed and un-housed individuals stay safe and warm during the weather emergency that paralyzed the city for several days. Initially, the warming center was established at City Hall until the Red Cross set up a shelter in the Community Center

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel North Douglas Avenue camp resident Lonnie Marsh said the camp community has pulled together, helping one another make do under dire circumstances. on Jan 19. Both locations offered electricity for charging phones and medical devices, clothing, jackets, shoes, blankets, tents, food and beverages. Staff relocated the shower trailer from Community Sharing to the Red Cross shelter, which closed on Jan. 29. Klarr said she heard reports of dire situations in the designated camps. “I listened to stories from un-housed folks describing how their tents were destroyed by falling ice and tree limbs with all their belongings inside,” Klarr said. “One un-housed person told me he and others had

to abandon their tents and belonging to access a safe place from falling limbs and ice. An un-housed person who sleeps in his car had a tree fall on his vehicle.” Cowan said, “We had many volunteers, city staff and elected officials, local and county agencies and nonprofit organizations providing essential services to those in need. It was heartwarming to see how our community came together to take care of each other and weather the storm.” Temperatures remained See ODDS page 2A

Cindy Weeldreyer/The Sentinel Jacob Cook has been homeless for nearly two years. He and his dog Jericho live at the 12th Street camp.

Councilor Merryday works to create hope By RODNEY HARWOOD

Sentinel Editor

TODAY’S EDITION

In some ways, it was one of those Truth or Dare moments, like when a kid says to another, “I double-dog dare ya.” Ward 3 Cottage Grove City Councilor Dana Merryday sat in a local restaurant responding to questions between forkfuls of the salad he was working on, dressed in a familiar green University of Oregon sweatshirt. wearing bright yellow sweat pants and work boots. The hat he was wearing read: “Create Hope in the World,” which is more of a personal philosophy than an advertisement. The 5th generation

Obituaries — A4 Opinion — A4 Sports — B1 & B6 Classifieds — B2-3

Floridian, who was born in the same small town as his great great-grandparents, smiled at the thought. “I’m scheduled to give a talk at a service club in Eugene. I’m thinking about going dressed like this, without announcing who I am, just to see if they let me in,” he said with a twinkle in his eye, an expression somewhat obstructed by a full-length beard neatly braided down the middle. Merryday has always been a bit of a renegade since participating in a college philosophy class project called Urban Survival, where students were given $30 and tasked with surviving for three weeks in an urban street environment. Even though it was staying

in a cheap hotel room at the Salvation Army, he journaled and documented that experience, which proved to be quite enlightening, he said. He took that experience one step further in his research last summer in the Cottage Grove designated camping areas at the 12th Street and North Douglas camps. Merryday spent a month-and-a-half, 12 nights total, staying overnight, alternating between camp sites to gain a better understanding of homelessness situation in town. “On one of my first visits to the camps, after they learned I was on the council, one resident challenged, See HOPE page 2A

541- 942-3325 ph | 541-942-3328 fax 1498 E. Main Street, STE 104 P.O. Box 35 Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Ward 3 Cottage Grove City Councilor Dana Merryday spent a week-and-ahalf, 12 nights total, staying overnight, alternating between camp sites to gain a better understanding of homelessness situation in town.

The Jewelry Girl

Martinez Yard Service

2A | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

Cottage Grove mourns fatalities as a result of ice storm By RODNEY HARWOOD

Sentinel Editor

His nephew remembers him as a guy that had a way of bringing light to everything around him, the kind of guy that worked hard and tried to make everything a little bit better. “We were nine months apart. Even though he was my uncle, he was like a brother to me,” Darrell Cranford said. “We worked at Walmart together for 10 years before I got the job at the B-Mart Distribution Center in Eugene. Walter was with Walmart for the past 15 years, and eventually transferred to Cottage Grove a year or so ago.” Walter Cranford died of apparent carbon monoxide

Walter Cranford poisoning on Jan. 17 during the Ice Storm where a power outage paralyzed Cottage Grove for an extended amount of time. Walter had brought a portable propane heater into his room to stay warm during the week of sub-freezing temperatures. Darrell discovered him in the early morning on Jan.

HOPE from page 1A

is one thing, but it’s not quite the same as enduring “You wouldn’t spend a night sub-freezing, he said. His here at the homeless camp,” admiration for the unsaid Merryday, who was housed population grew. elected to the council in “These are hardcore November, 2022. “So, I did. survivalists. This not the What I found was a comfirst winter they’ve been munity that was somehow out there,” Merryday succeeding despite all odds. explained. “Regardless of “I felt very welcomed, what’s going on, every day safe, and respected. I vowed is survival for them. So, to spend one night a week this storm was just another in each camp. A number level and they seem to roll of the residents had asked with the punches. They’ve about the city council seen it all. I talked with meetings and if they could one guy that’s spent 17 go. I’m extremely proud years on the streets.” to have a delegation from The same ice storm that both camps at a city caused oak trees to split council meeting, including down the middle at Coiner those who found the cour- Park and power lines to age to offer their voices fracture around town, creto those of their fellow ated turmoil in the camps. citizens.” “They had to deal Spending a few nights with the ice and their outside in late August tent structures collapsMake the smart and ONLY CHOICE when tackling your roof! Before

Limited Time Offer!

SAVE! Up to

% OFF

After

ON YOUR INSTALLATION

10% OFF

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL

FREE ESTIMATE

1.855.483.1089

Expires 3/31/2024

Additional savings for military, health workers and ﬁrst responders

New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and conditions may apply and the offer may not available in your area. If you call the number provided, you consent to being contacted by telephone, SMS text message, email, pre-recorded messages by Erie or its afﬁliates and service providers using automated technologies notwithstanding if you are on a DO NOT CALL list or register. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on homeservicescompliance.com. All rights reserved. License numbers available at eriemetalroofs. com/erie-licenses/.

Grand Alaskan Cruise & Tour

Walter Cranford The Cranford family is expected to hold private Celebration of Life. Darrell Cranford remembers the guy he shared his house with and a good friend having left this world way to young.

“It’s such a shame. Anybody that ever had any personal dealings with him will tell you, he was the light that lit up the room,” Cranford said. “He was introverted and preferred to work the graveyard shift. But the people he worked with were his family. “They’d be the first to tell you, Walter would give you the shirt off his back. He was just like that.” Cottage Grove Councilor Dana Merryday remembers a neighbor who was always good in spirits and would stop by on his way home from work for a conversation. “He was my neighbor down the street and I spoke with him frequently. I knew the family well and they’re

ing, which is what other residents around town had to deal with with trees impacting their homes,” he said. “The Dari-Mart side has electricity, but it was of course out. “The North Douglas side was more independent. They have some propane heaters that kept them going. Many of the residents relied on wood fires for heat during that time.” Enduring the elements has its challenges no matter what the season, but a sub-freezing, ice storm brings a different set of circumstances. “Back in August, the first night I spent at North Douglas was pretty damp. I didn’t have a tent or anything. I just had a tarp to thrown over me. I was sleeping outside, but it

wasn’t too bad,” Merryday said. “It was a bit damp, but I got by.” It wasn’t frozen rain building on the trees, but he had a better understanding with the experience, nonetheless. He was also active in the warm weather shelter operation at city hall and the relief efforts to the camps during the power outage. He was also involved with the transition to the community center when American Red Cross later took over operations. “We brought anything we could prepare with hot water or was non-perishable - granola bars, hot chocolate, soup mix. Whatever you could grab off the shelf. Anything we could do to feed the people,” he explained per-

17, having succumbed to emissions from the propane unit. Walter was one of 15 deaths in Lane County who died of carbon monoxide poisoning, a report said. One fatal house fire was attributed to a faulty generator and another to a propane heater people brought inside to help stay warm during the power outage, according to South Lane County Fire and Rescue.

Donate Your Car

Imagine the Difference You Can Make

12 DAYS: MAY-SEPT 2024 DEPARTURES

we would bring it by city hall. One of the guests brought a bunch of coffee she had. Another brought hot chocolate mix. People just shared whatever they had. It was kind of an organic thing and we got by.” Some of the city’s most vulnerable were taken care of in a time of crisis. In a world filled with indifference and polar opposite points of view, Cottage Grove pulled together to help one another get through the second major storm in the past five years.

Visit us on the web

ODDS from page 1A

When you donate your car, you’ll receive: ✔ a $200 restaurant voucher

✔ a 2-night, 3-day hotel stay at one of 50 locations

Help Prevent Blindness

Get A Vision Screening Annually

facebook /cgsentinel

The Bath or Shower You’ve Always Wanted

IN AS LITTLE AS A DAY

1000 OFF

AND

No Payments & No Interest For 18 Months **

OFFER EXPIRES 3/31/24

1-877-230-4828

USE PROMO CODE: YMT2024

Price per person based on double occupancy plus $299 tax service/gov’t fees. Ask your Travel Consultant for terms & conditions. Add-on airfare with transfers available from most major gateways. Call for details.

taining to that first week. “That kept us going for a log time. People would randomly drop stuff off. People brought pizza one time. Chick-fil-A brought something by. There was a contract for the 99 site. “They were cooking out of the Bohemia Food hub. They got a hold of me and said “What about the camps? We have food. We just don’t have any way to serve it.’ I said we’d take care of it. They would drop the food off and (my wife) Amy and I would hit the camps. If we had leftovers,

FREE TOWING & TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Starting at $ 2149 $1899 8AM-8PM EST MON-FRI

Fire Fatalities update On Jan. 19, Lane County Sheriff ’s Deputies and fire personnel responded to a house fire in the 3200 block of Green Acres Loop Friday morning at about 4:30 a.m. Lane County Sheriff ’s Department Sgt. Tim Wallace identified 79-yearold Lucia Ann Oreway as the victim who perished in the blaze. Fire personnel

transported a surviving victim to the hospital with burn injuries. The cause of the fire been identified as a generator that was running inside the garage of the residence, according to Lane County Fire and Rescue Public Information officer Joe Raade. Wallace also identified 73-year-old Cheryl Jill Shields as the deceased in the Jan. 16, house fire East of Saginaw in the 3700 block of Meyers Road outside of Cottage Grove just after 2:30 a.m. Lane County Sheriff ’s Deputies and South Lane Fire & Rescue personnel responded to a report of a fully involved house fire. The cause of the fire, Raade said, was a propane heater.

cgsetinel.com

Vehicle donations are fully tax-deductible and the proceeds help provide services to help the blind and visually impaired.

Call 1-844-533-9173 MADE IN THE U.S.A.

all broke up about it,” Merryday said. “I’d see (Walter) coming home from the graveyard shift and I’d be working in the garden. He would always stop and we’d talk. “He’d always complement me on what I was doing with the garden, so he will be missed.”

CALL NOW (844) 847-9778

*Includes product and labor; bathtub, shower or walk-in tub and wall surround. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. This offer expires 3/31/24. Each dealership is independently owned and operated. **Third party ﬁnancing is available for those customers who qualify. See your dealer for details. ©2024 BCI Acrylic, Inc.

instagram @cgsentinel/

in the low-to-mid 20s and was bitterly cold inside and out for those without electricity but the emergency generator at city hall gave the community not only a gathering place, but a place to charge cell phones and tablets, grab a bite to eat and get warm as the storm lingered on. As power was restored, the American Red Cross took over the community center, providing hot meals and providing overnight facilities for the duration.

15% OFF Any service with coupon Schedule your appointment Today!

Not Valid on any service Exceeding $100 • Expires 2/29/24 Not valid with any other offer.

Our People Really Make The Difference!

541-942-4415 • 2775 Row River Road • bradschevy.com

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 | 3A

Cottage Theatre brings Frankenstein to life to speak and move. “Frankenstein was single minded and so obsessed The Cottage Theatre’s to the point he didn’t even newest creation is one of know what people thought telling and drama with a or his surroundings. So, light show to rival the best it’s a very intense role and in theatre history with the Kory does it beautifully. presentation of Nick Dear’s Both Kory and Randall are Frankenstein, the gripping very experienced actors. retelling in the 2011 stage We have very experienced adaptation of Mary Shelactors with this producley’s 200-year-old novel. tion, but we have seven The local cast and crew of the cast that are on our bring to life a thought-pro- stage for the first time.” voking examination of Frankenstein is prethe roots of good and evil. sented through special Victor Frankenstein is an arrangement with Rosica egotistical and troubled Colin LTD and directed by scientist, whose dark ambi- Tony Rust, who has been tion leads him to play with active in the theatre since life itself. He eventually 2007. succeeds in creating a being who has the innocence The production portrays of a baby, but is completely a Creature soon abangrotesque in form. doned and its attempts to The Creature is played make his way in the world, by Randall Brous and Vic- encountering cruelty and tor Frankenstein features fear wherever he goes, with the work of Kory Weimer. only fleeting moments of “The unique thing about kindness. The heart-rendthis production is that the ing journey dramatically center of the play is from illuminates themes of inthe point of view of the tellectual arrogance, prejucreature,” Cottage Theatre dice, and social alienation Executive Director Susan from the mesmerizing Goes said. “This is the role opening scene through its of a lifetime for Randall. horrifying conclusion. In the beginning of the “The other thing that is play the creature doesn’t unique with this show is even know how to speak or the lighting, which helps walk. He goes from learn- tell the story and set the ing to make his body work mood,” Goes said. “Our to eventually learning how lighting director Amanda By RODNEY HARWOOD

Sentinel Editor

Ferguson has been doing our shows for over 20 years. This lighting really magnifies the mood. She helps illustrates the show. “We use a computerized light board. Amanda develops a computerized program to the scripts. There is lightning effects, lights going on and off, she really brings the stage to life.” The production crew includes director Tony Rust, who spent some time in New York City and has been a part of the Cottage Theatre since 2007. Assistant Director & Choreographer, Darcy Rust; Stage Manager, Olivia David; Costume Design; Rhonda Turnquist; Lighting Design; Amanda Ferguson and Sound & Projections, Jeffery Egbert. At a glance What: Frankenstein Where: Cottage Theatre Curtain time: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. When: Feb. 15-16-17-18; Feb. 22-23-24-25 Tickets: Box Office hours; Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one hour prior to every performance. You can also order

Alana Merz Photo Randall Brous (The Creature), left, and Kory Weimer (Victor Frankenstein) work during a scene of the Cottage Theatre production Frankenstein. by calling (541) 942-8001 Cast The Creature: Randall Brous Victor Frankenstein: Kory Weimer De Lacy, Ensemble: Davis N. Smith Felix, Ensemble: John Young Agatha, Ensemble:

Serene Zamora Elizabeth Lavenze, Ensemble: Tracy Brous Female Creature, Gretel, Ensemble: Indigo Rael Gustav, Ensemble, Understudy Victor Frankenstein: Michael Johnson Klaus, Constable, Ensemble: Matthew Chasen Clarice, Ensemble: Alana Merz

William Frankenstein, Ensemble: Siena Staunau-Reicher Monsier Frankenstein, Ensemble: David Evans Ewan, Ensemble, Understudy The Creature: Maximillian Arnold Rab, Ensemble: Lucas Eide Ensemble: Alex VonderHaar

City, private work crews continuing to clear away fallen debris By RODNEY HARWOOD

Sentinel Editor

City and private crews are working diligently to whittle away at the fallen timber throughout the city, collecting broken branches and clearing roadways and sidewalks, as well as the destruction on Middlefield Golf and local parks. There are two City of Cottage Grove staff crews along with 10 contracted crews working throughout the city. Seven crews are cleaning up streets, sidewalks, and trimming up and removing the broken branches from the remaining street trees. Cottage Grove Municipal Code 8.12.060 requires all tree branches to be a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches above the streets and a minimum of 8

feet above sidewalks. As the crews work through the neighborhoods, they are removing hazardous branches and limbs and ensuring the minimum limb and branch clearances are met, according to the city website. Timber saws are clearing the path and wood chippers are shredding the stumps and branches into workable collections for the dump or collection locations throughout town. The work will continue until all the debris and tree hazards are removed. Under normal circumstances, it is the adjoining property owner’s responsibility to ensure the City street trees are maintained to City code requirements. Because of the massive

amounts of damage and the threat to the safety of street and sidewalk users, the city is leading in cleaning up and removing the safety hazards. There are branch, limb, and woody debris drop site located at 8th and Monroe behind Bohemia Park. Residents are encouraged to bring their woody debris to the site. Lane Forest Products will be grinding the woody debris and taking the chips to local mills for use. The site will remain open until the City crews have completed cleaning up the debris. City staff will be going throughout the City picking up branch piles as they do for the annual tree branch and limb removal program, according to the website. All the City parks and

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel This industrial wood chipper shreds logs and stumps and branches being cleared away in Coiner Park on Main Street in Cottage Grove. Middlefield Golf Course had extensive tree damage. It is expected to take several

more weeks to have all the parks and the golf course debris and hazards removed. will be open for use later Crews are anticipating most this month.

Three Rivers Health Center opens in Spring Plans are to open the Three Rivers Health Center at 150 S Wall Street in the Spring of this year. The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians announced the upcoming opening of

its new healthcare facility which represents a significant advancement in the availability of health services for SW Oregon, embodying a model of care that is both innovative and inclusive. “This center has been a long

SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE

time in the making,” Iliana Montiel, CTCLUSI Council Member and Assistant Director of Health Services, said. “There has long been an identified need for extended mental health and primary health services for the area, and I’m just so happy to see that we’re finally getting this center going for our community.” CTCLUSI purchased the old Banner Bank building

in Empire in 2022 in hopes of creating a much-needed healthcare facility for the Tribal community and surrounding area. Members of the Tribal Council and staff gathered together at the site on August 8, 2023 for the official groundbreaking ceremony and construction is slated to be completed by the end of March, 2024. The new 5,500-plus square

SAVE MONEY. SAVE LIVES.

119 South 6th St. • CG • 541-942-0505 Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14

Ground Ambulance Memberships $65 per year Ground Ambulance & Air Membership

$130 per year

Call 541-942-4493 for info. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Serving South Lane County.

Order Early

for Best Selection of Quality Flowers for your Special Valentine!

Beautiful Rose Arrangements Creative Floral Arrangements Unique Selection of Fine Gifts & Clothing Festive Balloon Bouquets Candy Basket of Fine Chocolates Blooming Plants & Basket Gardens Valentine’s Day Greeting Cards

Call or Come By for our In-store Specials! • Locally owned and operated since 1984 • Quality and Satifaction Guaranteed • Delivery in South Lane County

foot health center is poised to offer a range of healthcare services, integrating traditional and modern practices. Its innovative care model will support body, mind and spirit through medical, behavioral, pharmacy, telehealth and laboratory services, making it a unique and vital resource for the region. “The Three Rivers Health Center is not just a medical facility; it is a testament to our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community,” John R. Reeves III, CTCLUSI Health Administrator, said. “We are integrating

traditional knowledge with modern healthcare practices to provide a holistic approach to wellness. This center will be a beacon of hope and health for Coos, Curry and Douglas counties. And it will soon become an anchor as we continue to plan and expand services for our members who reside in Lane and Lincoln counties.” To learn more about Three Rivers Health Center and follow the progress visit https:// threerivers.health About Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSt

4A | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

Students do better, schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support By LEE ANN RAWLINS WILLIAMS

Oregon Capital Chronicle

When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek to put resources toward student well-being, another school population is possibly being overlooked: teachers. Teachers are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and work-related trauma in the classroom – much of it stemming from student behavioral problems. The pandemic exacerbated this issue, impacting students and teachers alike. According to 2022 data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 87% of public schools reported that the pandemic “negatively impacted student socioemotional development.” Additional stressors from the pandemic, including new levels of uncertainty, higher workloads and a more negative perception of teachers in society, have also impacted teachers’ mental health and well-being. As teachers navigate the highs and lows of their profession, taking care of their emotional and mental well-being is essential. Research backs this up. Not only do teachers personally benefit from improved mental health, but their students do, too. As the author of a forthcoming paper about teacher experiences during the pandemic, I have identified four benefits of prioritizing teacher mental health that create a more stable and effective educational environment. Reduces burnout and turnover An undeniable link exists between teacher mental health and burnout and turnover, especially for early career teachers. For young teachers in particular, a workaholic culture can contribute to the deterioration of their mental health. The demanding nature of teaching, characterized by heavy workloads and high performance expectations, can take a toll on all teachers. This is especially true for teachers of color, who are more likely to leave their schools, or the profession, due to poor working conditions and a lack of support. According to the 2023 State of the American Teacher Survey by the Rand Corporation, 13% of respondents said their schools offered teachers no mental health or well-being supports. Furthermore, teachers report worse

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

WHERE TO COMMENT President Joseph Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 www.whitehouse.gov

Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle Teachers are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and work-related trauma in the classroom – much of it stemming from student behavioral problems. well-being than the general population. This is where schools can really make a difference in teacher retention. In schools with more positive leadership and support, including for mental health, teachers are more likely to stay. Examples of mental health supports include setting appropriate work-life boundaries, incorporating self-care and stress management techniques into the school day, and creating an open environment where mental health can be discussed without stigma. Improves teaching effectiveness Teachers excel at their jobs when school leaders prioritize their mental well-being. Research has directly linked teachers’ well-being with greater resilience. For instance, the research found, when a teacher remains calm and solution-oriented in the face of challenging classroom situations, it creates a more positive environment and supportive atmosphere for students. Teachers also burn out less when they’re encouraged to be creative in the classroom. Creative activities allow for a greater level of connection between student and teacher – and satisfaction on the job. Being creative and having a positive rapport with their teachers also develops students’ competence and improves their academic performance. A teacher with poor mental health, however, may have a hard time showing up for their students in such a positive way.

Preserves institutional knowledge Reduced turnover has a profound impact on preserving institutional knowledge – the collective understanding of how a school and its students work best. When experienced educators leave unexpectedly or earlier than planned, schools lose a lot of valuable insight and expertise. Reducing turnover enables schools to benefit from experienced teachers for longer periods of time. When teachers remain at their schools, they contribute to the schools’ ongoing stability and the accumulation of best practices over time. Fosters a positive organizational culture Prioritizing the mental health of teachers is not just about personal well-being. It’s also about building a positive and supportive organizational culture within schools. A culture that prioritizes mental health and wellness creates an environment where teachers feel acknowledged, understood and supported. This positive culture of educators, which can in turn positively affect student learning. A supportive atmosphere , open communication and a shared dedication to the well-being of everyone within the academic community. Recognizing and supporting the needs of teachers is crucial. It’s not just about problem-solving. It’s a smart investment in the long-term success and resilience of the entire educational community.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek 900 Court St., Suite 254 Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 503-378-4582 www.oregon.gov/gov U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden 202-224-5244 | 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (4th Dist.) 202-225-6416 www.hoyle.house.gov State Sen. Dick Anderson (Dist. 5) 503-986-1705 Email: Sen.DickAnderson@ oregonlegislature.gov State Rep. Cedric Hayden (Dist. 7) 503-986-1407 rep.cedrichayden@ state.or.us

Lane County Dist. 5 Commissioner Heather Buch U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley 541-682-4203 Heather.Buch@lane 202-224-3753 | 541-465-6750 countyorg.gov www.merkley.senate.gov

Cottage Grove Sentinel - 541-942-3325 PUBLISHER Joe Warren jwarren@countrymedia.net

EDITORIAL Rodney Harwood cgsentineleditor@countrymedia.net

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Warren jwarren@countrymedia.net

CUSTOMER SERVICE Shiloh Glaspel cgsentinelofficemanager@countrymedia.net

DIRECTOR OF SALES Frank Perea fperea@countrymedia.net

ADVERTISING Andree Grabowsky cgsentinelsales@countrymedia.net

SUBSCRIPTION MAIL RATES IN LANE AND PORTIONS OF DOUGLAS COUNTIES: One month .......................................................................................$8.00 One year ........................................................................................ $75.00 Senior 62+ one year.. ................................................................... $69.00 E-Edition one year ......................................................................... $69.00 Subscription rates are subject to change upon 30 days notice. All subscriptions must be paid prior to beginning the subscription and are non-refundable. Periodicals postage paid at Cottage Grove, Oregon. Postmaster: Send address changes to P.O. Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Local Mail Service: If you don’t receive your Cottage Grove Sentinel on the Friday of publication, please let us know. Call 541-942-3325 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advertising Ownership: All advertising copy and illustrations prepared by the Cottage Grove Sentinel become the property of the Cottage Grove Sentinel and may not be reproduced for any other use without explicit written prior approval. Copyright Notice: Entire contents ©2024 Cottage Grove Sentinel

Cottage Grove

Local WEATHER WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

Mostly Cloudy - High 59°/Low 41°

THURSDAY, FEB. 15

Partly Cloudy - High 60°/Low 40°

FRIDAY, FEB. 16

Partly Cloudy - High 60°/Low 42°

SATURDAY, FEB. 17

Mostly Cloudy - HIgh 59°/Low 43°

SUNDAY, FEB. 18

Showers - High 58°/Low 44°

MONDAY, FEB. 19

Showers - High 59°/Low 44°

TUESDAY, FEB. 20

Showers - High 58°/Low 45°

Save your money by bundling home & auto. Call today (541) 942-0555. PayneWest.com/CottageGrove

CLOG-FREE GUTTERS

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER!

TODAY FOR 15% + 10 % + 0% ACALLFREEUS ESTIMATE OFF

Grand Alaskan Cruise & Tour

12 DAYS: MAY-SEPT 2024 DEPARTURES

Starting at $ 2149 $1899

1-877-230-4828

8AM-8PM EST MON-FRI

USE PROMO CODE: YMT2024

YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE *

The Bath or Shower You’ve Always Wanted

SENIORS & MILITARY!

OFF

APR FOR 24 MONTHS**

Promo Code: 285

IN AS LITTLE AS A DAY

FREE GUTTER ALIGNMENT + FREE GUTTER CLEANING*

1000 OFF

FOREVER

AND

No Payments & No Interest For 18 Months **

OFFER EXPIRES 3/31/24

*Includes product and labor; bathtub, shower or walk-in tub and wall surround. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. This offer expires 3/31/24. Each dealership is independently owned and operated. **Third party ﬁnancing is available for those customers who qualify. CALL NOW (844) 847-9778 See your dealer for details. ©2024 BCI Acrylic, Inc.

1-855-536-8838

Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST

**Wells Fargo Home Projects credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., an Equal Housing Lender. Special terms for 24 mo. apply to qualifying purchases of $1,000 or more with approved credit. Minimum monthly payments will not pay off balance before end of promotional period. APR for new purchases is 28.99%. Effective - 01/01/2023 - subject to change. Call 1-800-431-5921 for complete details.2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.” *For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. Offer valid at time of estimate only. See Representative for full warranty details. Manufactured in Plainwell, Michigan and processed at LMTMercer Group in Ohio. AR #0366920922, CA #1035795, CT #HIC.0649905, FL #CBC056678, IA #C127230, ID #RCE-51604, LA #559544, MA #176447, MD #MHIC148329, MI # 2102212986, #262000022, #262000403, #2106212946, MN #IR731804, MT #226192, ND 47304, NE #50145-22, NJ #13VH09953900, NM #408693, NV #0086990, NY #H-19114, H-52229, OR #218294, PA #PA069383, RI #GC-41354, TN #7656, UT #10783658-5501, VA #2705169445, WA #LEAFFNW822JZ, WV #WV056912.

Cottage Grove News & views that define our community

www.cgsentiel.com

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 | 5A

OBITUARIES

E. Lucille Westlake October 3, 1935 - January 6, 2024

Esther Lucille (Lou) Westlake born October 3, 1935 in Claremont California to Arley and Dora Westlake, passed away January 6, 2024 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind a sister, Arlene Hodges of Eugene Oregon, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Most of Lou’s working career was in California where she worked as an administrative assistant for Mission to Children and World Vision. She was involved in many ministries throughout her life including teaching Sunday school, mission trips to Mexico, and volunteering with Child Evangelism and participating in the Bible release program at the local school. She retired and moved back to Oregon

in 2002. She settled in an apartment in Cottage Grove and she commented that she really liked living next to families with children. She was known to take the children to church and vacation Bible school. Other activities that she enjoyed was volunteering for the bank in Creswell’s “Save for America” program, playing games with relatives and friends, getting together with her sisters, Crystal and Arlene and their good friend Thelma for Sister’s day and going on various adventures. During her life, she blessed many. She is now at home with the Lord in heaven. A celebration of life will be held at Riverside Church of God in Cottage Grove on March 2nd at 3pm with a potluck to follow. She will be buried at Lane Memorial Cemetery.

Death Notices: Wrickey Len Mosley, age 68 of Eugene, passed away on January 22, 2024. Robert Jesse Lane, 92, of Yoncalla, OR, passed away on February 4, 2024. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Robert Cross, 69, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away February 7, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

Middlefield Golf Course Pro Shop Manager Retires

Steve Zeek retired as Pro-Shop Manager on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Steve was employed with the City since May 1, 2007. He also worked for the previous owners, spending over 24 years of his career at Middlefield Golf Course. A send-off was held on Wednesday to recognize his many years of dedicated service to the City, the Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs, the Middlefield Homeowners, and customers. In retirement, Steve is planning on doing a bit of traveling to the coast. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement!

ARE YOU AND YOUR PETS PREPARED?

David Debysingh, R.Ph.

Mike Hankins, R.Ph.

MCCOY’S PHARMACY HAS MOVED!

√ Immunizations √ Medication Synchronization √ Rx Compounding √ Prescription & OTC Medication Counseling √ Convenient Drive-Thru

Free Delivery Within Cottage Grove City Limits

Open M-F 9AM-6PM Saturday 9AM-1PM 1645 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR

541-942-7799 • mccoyspharmacy@mccoyspharmacy.com

*Prepare your trailer with emergency gear, 10 days of food, water, two buckets, medicines, and stress relief formula. *Practice goat loading before an emergency, use a labeled leather harness with a minimum 10 ft. lead, and have a route planned or considered. *Label hooves and horns with your goats name, owner name, and contact info with a permanent in marker.

Give us a call, we’ll chat.

OLD MILL FARM STORE -Est 1870-

Open: Mon-Fri 10-5 Saturday 10-4 327 South River Road Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 (541)942-3024

Why Pre-Plan? Pre-Planning makes matters easier for those you love. Pre-Planning allows you to provide guidance to your family after your death. Pre-Planning allows you to control potential expenses of a funeral and disposition. Pre-Planning provides an advanced opportunity to assemble life data.

(541) 942-0185

123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove

Visit smithlundmills.com for more information.

6A | WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2024 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Around the Grove [Updated January 2024] ■ Weekly Events Cottage Grove/Creswell Alcoholic Anonymous

Saturday 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Candlelight Group Cottage Grove Community Center 700 Gibbs St

Monday 7 a.m.-8 a.m. Upon Awakening The Cottage Events Venue 2915 Row River Rd

Sunday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. New Beginnings Group Cottage Grove Community Center 700 Gibbs St

Monday 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Cottage Group The Cottage Events Venue 2915 Row River Rd

• MONDAY Reoccurring events CG Senior Center Bingo, 12:30 pm, Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. After-School Kids Art Club, 3-4pm, The Crafty Mercantile, 517 E. Main St. Bilingual Family Story Time, 6:30 pm, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Boy Scout Troup 140, 7 pm, American Legion Hall, 826 W. Main St. (Call Karen for info: 541.942.4413)

Monday 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Step and Tradition Study Creswell 380 kings Row Tuesday 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Men’s Stag Meeting Cottage Grove Community Center 700 Gibbs St Wednesday 7p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday Beginner’s Group The Cottage Events Venue 2915 Row River Rd Thursday 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Rush Hour Cottage Grove Community Center 700 Gibbs St Thursday 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Women of the Grove The Cottage Events Venue 2915 Row River Rd Friday 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cottage Grove Gratitude Group Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S. 6th Street

• TUESDAY Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475 Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) CG High School Taco Tuesday, 11:45am12:20pm, Riverside Church Gym, 1255 S. River Rd. Café 60/Meals on Wheels, Noon, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Cottage Bowl Open Bowling, 1-9 pm, 740 Row River Road Lutheran Church Community Dinner, 5:15-6:15 pm, 6th & Quincy Avenue Royal Rangers, (for kids) 6:30-8 pm, Living Faith Assembly, 467 S. 10th St. • WEDNESDAY Chair Assisted Yoga for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9-10:15am, CG Commu-

Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475 Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, 1-4 pm, South 10th St. (across from Bohemia Park) CG Historical Museum, 1-4 pm, 147 N. ‘H’ Street Cottage Bowl Open Bowling Times: 4-10pm; 740 Row River Road nity Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475 Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) Church of Christ Clothes Closet, 11 am-2 pm, 225 E. Whiteaker Ave. Pinochle Group, 11:30 am-4 pm, Senior Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Café 60/Meals on Wheels, Noon, Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Elks Club Bingo & Burgers, 5:30-7 pm, 755 N. River Rd. Wine-O-Bingo, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley School Rd. A AWANA Program (for kids), 6:30-8 pm, CG Bible Church, 1200 E. Quincy Ave. • THURSDAY Ukulele Morning Jam, 9 am, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475 Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) T.O.P.S. Club, 9:3011am, Delight Valley Church of Christ, 33087 E Saginaw Rd Shed Rotary Club, Noon, Stacy’s Restaurant, 401 E. Main St. Café 60/Meals on

Wheels, Noon, Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, 1-4 pm, South 10th St. (across from Bohemia Park) Community Center Table Tennis: 4-6 pm in the Reception Hall at the Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Avenue. Lutheran Community Dinner, 5:15-6:15 pm, Sixth & Quincy Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm, Calvary Chapel, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Hwy 99 • FRIDAY Oregon Aviation History Center, 10 am-4 pm, 2475 Jim Wright Way (near Cottage Theatre) Preschool Story Time, 10:30 am, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Senior Center Pinochle Game, 11:30-4 pm, CG Community Center Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, 1-4 pm, South 10th St. (across from Bohemia Park) Friday Night Live, 6-9 pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley School Road • SATURDAY Yoga and meditation, 10-11:15 a.m. Cottage

• SUNDAY CG Historical Museum, 1-4 pm, 147 N. ‘H’ Street VFW Post 3473 Bingo, 2-4pm, 3160 Hillside Dr. Covered Bridge Brewing Bingo Bash for Nonprofits, 3-5 pm, 926 E. Main St., 541.649.1419 Improv Class, Sundays, 6-8pm, Opal Center, 513 E. Main St. ■ Monthly Events • MONDAY Feb. 12 - School Board, 5:30pm, District Service Center, 455 Adams Ave. Feb. 12 - City Council, 7pm, City Hall Council Chamber, 400 E. Main St. 3 Free Produce & More, 1-3pm, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 820 S. 10th Garden Meeting, 5:307pm, Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St. 4 Dorena Grange, 6pm, Meeting, 34360 Row River Rd. • TUESDAY 1 Library Classic Movie, 1pm, Community Center, Shepherd Room History Pub, 5-7pm, Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main St. 2 Tuesday Trivia with Heather, 6:30-8:30pm,

Familiar faces, expert care Here for your health and well-being. Kristena McAlister, RN NICU Nurse and Lane County resident PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

peacehealth.org/familiar-faces

Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St. Dementia Support Group, 6:30-7:30pm at Magnolia Gardens Senior Living, 1425 Daugherty Ave. 3 Memory Care Support (free LCC Class): 6-8pm, CG Senior Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Poetry Night, 7:3010pm, The Cottage Events Venue, 2915 Row Rv Rd 4 Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council Science Pub, 5-7pm, Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main St. • WEDNESDAY 1 Coast Fork Kiwanis Club, Noon, (meeting location alternates between CG & Creswell email sueordonez@gmail.com) Acoustic Jam with Gregg Biller, 6:30-8:30pm, Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St Community Strong Cottage Grove, 6:30pm, Community Center Shepherd Room, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. 2 Food For Lane County Mobile Pantry, 3:305:30pm, 7th & Whiteaker NAMI Family Support Group, 6-7:30pm, Community Center Reception Hall, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Lego Club, 2:30pm, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. City Planning Commission, 7:30pm, City Hall Council Chamber, 400 E. Main St. 4 Crafternoon, 1-5pm, Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. • THURSDAY 1 Cottage Grove Lions Club, Noon, Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant, 401 E. Main St. 2 South Lane Fire & Rescue Board, 7pm, Harrison Avenue Station (Feb, May, Nov in Creswell)

SPORTS Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Palluck suffers season-ending knee injury Grove school history in 2023 when she finished up dominant, undefeated The Oregon high school sophomore season with a wrestling community 4A/3A/2A/1A girls state lost one of its biggest and championship. brightest stars with the She started the 2023-24 season-ending injury to season off with a loss to defending 120-pound state Macali Lade of Siuslaw champion Allison Palluck. at the Perry Burlison Palluck (21-3) injured Wrestling Classic on Dec. her left knee in a practice 2. There has been much room mishap two weeks anticipation of a rematch ago and hasn’t wrestled in Portland, but with the since. The Lady Lions season-ending injury, that 120-pounder will miss isn’t going to happen. the 4A/3A/2A/1A girls It has not been deterSpecial District 2 meet and mined if she will require a chance to wrestle at home surgery, but it might also on Feb. 16-17 when Cotaffect her summer schedule tage Grove hosts the state and participation on the tournament qualifier. Oregon National Team, the state’s elite traveling team. “It breaks my heart. I “Depending if she is watched it happen and going to have surgery or knew it was an issue just not, she’s going to have a watching how she landed. hard time getting back in She’s a tough and resilient kid and this is just a minor shape by July. We felt she setback for her,” said Lions was really going to make head coach Charlie Kent, her splash on the national who has been working stage,” Kent said. “Team with Palluck since middle Oregon will do repertory school. meets in Utah, Idaho and “Most injuries occur in Texas, which will culmithe practice room. To be at nate with the National the level we want to comMeet in Fargo, N.D., in pete at we have to train at a July.” very high level. It’s just one of those unfortunate things 4A/3A/2A/1A Special where someone stepped District 2 wrong.” Cottage Grove High Palluck made Cottage School will play host to By RODNEY HARWOOD

Sentinel Editor

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Defending state champion Allison Palluck suffered a season-ending knee injury and will miss the opportunity to wrestle at home at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Feb. 16-17 at Cottage Grove High School. some of the best girls’ high school wrestlers in the region on Feb. 16-17 with the Special District 2 tournament, which is a stepping stone to the OSAA State Championship at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The field is expected to include 55 teams with

as many as 300 wrestlers looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament. The top five wrestlers in each weight will qualify. “Not every team will bring a full lineup, but we’re expecting 300 wrestlers. We’ll wrestle on four mats, two in the main gym

and two in the auxiliary gym,” Kent said. “There will be real time bracket updates and results on Trackwrestling.com. At a glance 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday begins at 11 a.m. with the quarterfinals. The finals are slated to begin at

5 p.m.” What: 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 When: Feb. 16-17 Where: Cottage Grove High School Times: Friday starts at 1 p.m.; Saturday action starts at 1 p.m. Realtime results: Trackwrestling.com

Aqua Lions swimming upstream towards greatness By KYLE McGOWEN Sentinel Sports

day of 100’s on a really fast time, distance on a slower time, and then we work on A year ago, former turns at the end of practice,” Cottage Grove Lions swim Rhiana Poetzl said. “He’s coach Shane Dye was living [Dye] always pushing us in Portland and spending a harder, he’s always telling us lot of life on the golf course. we can do better than that. But after seeing the results Though, sometimes we’ll from last season’s state swim need an extra minute of rest meet, he decided it was time and he’ll let us have it in for a return sooner than between sets. In some cases, later to the school he spent he is [tougher] and in some so much time winning at in cases he’s more laid back.” past decades. The Aqua Lions girls’ “I was going to stay up in team was 7-1 going into Portland for a couple more districts (Feb. 9) with their years and then come down lone loss a few weeks ago here to retire. But I didn’t against North Bend. know how I was going to “North Bend beat us with do it, but I knew the teams depth. Our top people are needs me,” he said. just as good or better than Dye loves to grind. He their top people. They just is frequently up in the have more numbers than we early hours of the morning have,” Dye said. “We have working away, teaching kids Poetzl and Aillia Kelty, who how to swim, and coaching. pretty much set the tone for It’s that kind of hard work us and never miss practice, that seems to be putting the they work really hard. We Lions swim team on the have Elliot Buehler on there, right track. and she is a veteran that is “It’s [practice] kind of the coming along pretty well. same thing every day. We do Those three girls help us a our warmup. We do a kick lot.” set, pull set, then it’s either a The Aqua Lions boys’ ros-

ter has just seven swimmers, but managed to compete their way to a 4-4 record and appear to be ahead of schedule on their progress as a team. “All the meets that they’ve had have been very competitive, we have done a lot with our personnel,” Dye said. “We’ve done way better than I hoped for. I knew that they could do it, but actually doing it is a whole different ball game. They work pretty hard, give them credit for that. Hard work pays off.” Dye credits Charlie Clark and Mathew Fergason’s work ethic partly as being key to the Lions boys’ team successes. He also noted Hayes Valley, who is new to the program this season. Valley has the fastest time in the league for the 100-yard backstroke. But as a unit the Lions have also grown in other areas in the pool. “The average 100 free time was 1 minute, 03 seconds and right now we are down to 56 or 57. That’s a drastic improvement

Jayden Tucker photo The Cottage Grove swim teams are ahead of schedule, having in many ways surpassed expectations. considering that sprints are harder than long distance. There is also a huge difference from last year and this year our comps have been way better. Overall, as a team I would say everybody has improved a good amount,” Fergason said. In recent seasons, the

Aqua Lions would taper for districts and state, significantly decreasing volume of workout. This year Dye has lightened the workload, but the practice schedule has remained the same. The grind continues. “I feel like we’ve done a hell of a job,” Dye said.

“We’ve gotten a lot better. We’ve just got to get more people out and plug them in and get them to see the benefit of hard work. That’s what it’s going to take to become a district champ.” The state championships are at Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center Feb. 16-17.

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Girls swim team finishes regular season 7-1 By KYLE McGOWEN Sentinel Sports

Girls Swimming: Cottage Grove 152 Marist 88 February 2: The Aqua Lions girls team finished the regular season 7-1, with Aillia Kelty, Rhiana Poetzl, Avery Bengston, and Hailey Fergason all winning their events against the Marist Spartans. The 200 free relay event featured Elliot Buehler, Poetzl, Fergason, and Josie Cochell as the Lions came away winners. The 400 free relay team consisting of Avery Bengston, Kelty, Poetzl, and Fergason also were victorious. “It was a great win over Marist. to go 7-1 is also a credit to the team. They have worked very hard. Hard work pays off,” Lions

coach Shane Dye said.

Boys Swimming: Marist 131 Cottage Grove 105 February 2: Cottage Grove finished the regular season 4-4 overall. Mathew Fergason, Hayes Valley, and Alex Hawks each won their individual events. The 200 free relay team that consistied of Hayes Valley, Alex Hawks, Charlie Clark, and Josiah Lidstrom took the win. “We did our best, swam hard, competed well, but unfortunately came up short against a good Marist team. We did the best we could,” Dye said. Boys Basketball: Marist 80, Cottage Grove 47 February 6: The Lions were

without senior Gannon Leach, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a broken hand. Also missing in action was Nathin Lemon, who has a partially torn MCL, and Josh Bruner (Achilles strain). The undermanned Cottage Grove team fell behind with a short-handed lineup. Marshfield 63, Cottage Grove 39 February 2: The Lions shot just 3-17 from the three-point line and had 27 turnovers in the loss. Senior Cole Kishen scored 19 points for Cottage Grove in the loss while freshman Trevor Cooper added 15 points. Girls Basketball:

Rodney Harwood/The Sentinel Seazar Ibarra (132) placed third at the La Pine Frostbite Opening. Marist 49, Cottage Grove 33 February 6: Cottage Grove scored just three points in the

first quarter and trailed by double See ROUNDUP page 4B

2B | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 / COTTAGE GR0VE SENTINEL

Classified

EVENTS

MERCHANDISE

Roseburg Gun & Knife Show, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Feb 17-18. (541)-530-4570 Weekend admission $10.

HELP WANTED Customer Service- Are you reliable, friendly, hard working and honest? Cottage Grove Liquor wants you! Small family-like crew has opening for 20-40hrs/ week flexible. Apply in person!

SERVICES CONTRACTORS BUD LONG CONSULTING Forest & Logging Management Expert Logging too small for larger operators Perfect for storm damage salvage & clean up Free on site estimates Call Bud Long 541 430 6900 _____________________ LADD CONSTRUCTION, LLC New or remodel, decks, siding, windows, doors, shops, fences. 541-913-1541. ccb# 239015.

PACKING PAPER AVAILABLE AT COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL $3 per bundle. 1498 E. Main St. Ste. 104

LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MICHAEL A. SANCHEZ has been appointed and qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of DELAYNE LEE MARTYSUS, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB10589. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claims duly verified within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 247, 751 N. River RD., Cottage Grove, OR 97424, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain infor-

PUBLIC NOTICES

mation from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, RYAN M. GIFFORD. Dated and first published February 7, 2024. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ryan M. Gifford, OSB #077181, P.O. Box 247. 751 N. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. (541) 942-7914. Publication Dates: February 7, 14 & 21, 2024. _________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ai Nguyen has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of SU T. RENKEN, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB00728. 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 published: 02/07/2024 /s/ Ai Nguyen, Personal Representative.Publication Dates: February 7, 14 & 21, 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE PROBATE DEPARTMENT. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANNE CHRISTIAN CASE NO. 23PB09550. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DOROTHY MADELINE BECKER has been appointed as Personal Representative for the Estate of PATRICIA ANNE CHRISTIAN. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at 78485 Sunrise Canyon Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published February 14 2024. /s/ Dorothy Madeline Becker, Personal Representative /s/ Greg Freeze, OSB #086161 Attorney for Personal Representative 78485 Sunrise Canyon Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Publication Dates: February 14, 21 & 28, 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark L. Jurasevich has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Shiela McKean Jurasevich, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB00486. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from the date of 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 above-entitled Court, the Personal Representative, or from the Personal Representative’s attorneys. DATED and published: 2/14/2024. Isl Mark L. Jurasevich, Personal Representative. Publication Dates: February 14, 21 & 28, 2024. _________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE CLAIMS against the estate of LYLA MAE HORAT of Florence, Oregon, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB00930, are required to be presented, with proper vouchers, to the Personal

INFORAMATION Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Phone: 541-942-3325 Address: 1498 E. Main St. Ste 104 PO Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 DEADLINES: Legal/Public Notices & All Classified ads, One week prior, Tuesday by end of day. ADJUSTMENTS: If your advertisement appears incorrectly, notify us immediately. We will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Such responsibility is limited to correct insertion of advertisement. No information on the classified pages will be released prior to publication. Ads are in Area Code (541) unless otherwise indicated in ad.

PUBLIC NOTICES Representative, SABRINA HORAT at 16541 Winchester Club Drive, Meadow Vista, CA 95722, within four (4) months from February 14, 2024, 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: February 14, 21 and 28, 2024.

JOIN

OUR TEAM

JOIN

OUR TEAM

Advertising Representatives Country Media has immediate openings for advertising representatives. Sales experience is preferred, but not required for the right person. You do need to enjoy meeting people and learning about their business needs, and you must be able to ask for the sale! You must be dependable, with reliable transportation. You should have the drive to succeed in a goal-oriented, highly accountable fun environment. We offer a competitive wage plus unlimited commission potential. This is a full-time job, Monday through Friday! Benefits include paid holidays, health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and more! Submit your resume and cover letter today to Director of Sales, fperea@countrymedia.net.

Reporters Country Media has immediate openings for Reporters to cover the news that matters to our communities. Successful applicants will have an enthusiasm to cover enterprise journalism, civic meetings, school news, community events, and more. You’ll be writing for multimedia platforms including print, social media, and websites. If writing is your passion, this is the job for you! Positions are Full-time. We will also consider applicants for freelance work. We offer an above average wage with paid holidays, health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and more! Submit your resume and cover letter today to Executive Editor, jwarren@countrymedia.net.

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 | 3B

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Confusing messages from work may find you reconsidering plans that you already put into motion, Aquarius. Get more information before modifying your plans. ___________ PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your mind is all over the place right now, so it could be difficult to focus on mundane things like chores or other activities right now. However, don’t push them off. ___________ ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Creativity may prove elusive this week, Aries. You want to get into a crafty project but you simply can’t find traction just yet. Don’t give up too soon. ___________ TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a distracted friend or loved one may not be good company over the next few days. Reach out and offer to be a sounding board to help this person re-center their focus. ___________ GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Are you feeling preoccupied, Gemini? You can’t seem to focus on one thing or another and friends will start to notice when you are in their company. ___________ CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Romantic matters are going very well right now, Cancer, even if you may not feel entirely confident. The person who cares for you will not notice your insecurities.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 The more challenging path may prove the best one to take as your work on a certain task, Leo. Dig in and start figuring a way out to the other side. ___________ VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, there is so much to do around the house that you may not know where to start. Spring cleaning comes a month or two early. Ask for help if you’re feeling frazzled. ___________ LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 You may be in the mood to expand your knowledge on one or more subjects, Libra. Visit the library or a bookstore and pick up something that piques your interest. ___________ SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may pick up on some vibes when hanging out with others that just don’t fit in with your line of thinking. Give it some time before you cut any ties. You may be misinterpreting. ___________ SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 There has been a lot going on in your life, Sagittarius. You may be experiencing some apprehension about the future. Take every concern individually and give it thought. ___________ CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Information coming to you could have you feeling nervous about your financial security, Capricorn. If this is outside your area of expertise, you may want to sit down with a planner.

Auto Repair Cont.

AUTO ART BODY & PAINT

HERB’S AUTOMOTIVE

225 Davidson Ave. • 942-8522

Marvin Smith’s DealersAuto Repair Brad’s COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET Oldsmobile • Pontiac • Chevy Trucks

• Tune-Ups • Air Conditioning • Brakes • Fuel-Injection Automotive Computerized Diagnostics

SALES & SERVICES 2775 Row River Rd

518 Hwy. 99 South • 942-7112

942-4415

AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES KENDALL Transmissions • Chervolet • Chevy Trucks AUTOGMC CENTER SALES & SERVICE & Clutches • DODGE 424 Hwy. 99 S. • 942-8022 2775 Row River Rd • 541-942-4415 • CHRYSLER • JEEP VILLAGE GREEN • FORD Repair CHEVRON • GMC Automotive Repair, • HYUNDAI Foreign & Domestic

942-5551

670 Row River Rd. • 942-2131

Tires

Auto Insurance

JIM'S

FARMERS TIRE FACTORY Alignment • Brakes • Batteries INSURANCE GROUP 518 Hwy. 99 S. • 541-942-7112 Jim Goodling • Mike Grant

330 Hwy 99 South, Ste C • 942-0165

Auto Repair

6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 10:00am Christian Education: Pre-K through 5th Tim Baker, Senior Minister www.6thandgibbs.com

Shocks & Struts 302 Hwy 99 S. 942-3831

1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Ron Harris Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org

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”

CRESWELL: Creswell Presbyterian Church 75 S 4th S • 541-895-3419 Rev. Seth Wheeler Adult Sunday School 9:15am Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am website www.creswellpres.org

1025. N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 Father John J. Boyle Holy Mass: Saturday Vigil – 5:30 pm Sunday – 10:30 am For weekday and Holy Day of Obligation schedule see website OLPHCG.net Confession: 4 PM to 5 PM Saturdays or by appointment St. Philip Benizi, Creswell 552 Holbrook Lane Sunday 8 am

Walker Union Church & Cemetery 32904 England Rd, Creswell, OR (541) 649-1800 Pastor: Randy Wood Sunday Service at 11:00 AM Everyone is welcome! Follow us on our Facebook page: WalkerChurchOregon

St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Scripture, Tradition, Reason” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome

Cottage Grove Faith Center

Seventh-day Adventist Church

33761 Row River Rd. 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett www.cg4.tv Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Services: 10:00am

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

Delight Valley

Trinity Lutheran Church

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

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

Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, contact us today!

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER

GALLERY OF SERVICES

109 Hwy 99, Cottage Grove Become a Car Care ABATEMENT Directory Member! 942-4466 CONTRACTORS

Spaces available as low as $19/mo.

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”

Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches

Cottage Grove Bible Church

Auto Dealers

2800 Row River Rd • Cottage Grove

COTTAGE GROVE:

942-7528

926 E. Main

United Methodist Church

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)

77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm

‘ Expert Automotive Service Since 1980’ All work guaranteed!

Hope Fellowship

Living Faith Assembly

Calvary Baptist Church

Auto Body & Paint

Uni-Body & Frame Collision Repair

CHECK OUT OUR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON PAGE B2

Dave’s Pump Auto Wrecking

HEALTH . LIFE . MEDICARE LONG TERM CARE

• Sales & Service TAYLOR’S TOWING • Installation • Service & Repair on all Makes & Models & AUTO WRECKING • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Shane Matti, Owner/Operator

CCB# 121272

Grove 78869 Thornton Cottage Ln. Cottage Grove942-9635 • 954-7724 (cell)

942-4356

Gallery of Services! Prices Starting of $12 per week! 541 - 94 2-332 5 LLC

Phone: 541-942-3191 Quality Service & Installation • Repairs

Seamless 5” K-Style • Pre-painted Steel • Colors shellydinsurance@msn.com Please call Email: Free Estimates • Gutter Protection Systems H Medicare Advantage Plans Local Independent 541-942-3191 541-942-9267 H Medicare Supplement Plans H Health Insurance Insurance Agent 541-729-9515 Shelly Dement - Independent Agent or log on to: - Employer Group Plans Since 1993.

Over30 20 Years Years Experience Over Experience

Give ELECTRICAL us a Call today! South Valley Electric

Shelly D Insurance, Inc.

and Construction

AUTOMOTIVE

- Individual and Family Plans

Proudly

Representing Many

Carriers

Including:

JAMES GREEN

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 9 out of 10 organizations which offer 35 out of 37 Medicare Advantage products in your area and 6 out of 21 Medicare Supplements that are available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1–800–MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years! Licensed –Bonded –Insured • ccb #107081 Free Estimates –Transferable Warranties 541-689-3151 1-800-643-3340 WWW.no1northwest.com

LICENSED, BONDED INSURED

j.green@southvalleyelect.com • 5 4 1 . 9 4 2 . 9 9 1 2

CCB#223947

HEATING & A/C

Specializing in Powerstrokes

80408 Delight Valley School Road • 942-2521

CHIROPRACTORS Annette Simard, D.C. Off-Grid Chiropractic

34168 Scott Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541.228.5399 | dranetsimard@gmail.com

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Residential & Commercial

CCB#193586.

• Complete Automotive Repair & Service • A/C, Transmission • Performance & Computer Diagnostics • ASE Certified Factory Ford Master Technician

Free Estimates

541-942-8577

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB# 169540

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SERVING THE COTTAGE GROVE AREA RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Ph:541-942-8522 • rhilgendorf@autoart.biz

ROOFING

INSURANCE

W W W . J I M D O W N I N G R E A L T Y . C O M

Fi nd us o n Face b o ok FREE ESTIMATES Cottage Grove Sentinel

Property Management Specialists Honesty – Reliability – Integrity Jim Downing, GRI – Principal Broker downingjim@live.com • Cell: 541-953-0325 Luke Whitten, Broker wekul@live.com • Cell: 541-556-6899 Off: 541-942-6077 • Fax: 541-942-3496 616 E. Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424

REAL ESTATE SUSAN BENNETT Real Estate Broker

(541) 743-1331 Eugene Track Town Realtors LLC

2295Pearl Coburg Ste.310 203| |Eugene, Eugene,OR OR97401 97401 590 St.Rd. Suite

Building stronger communities through home ownership.

• All Types of Roofing • Re-Roof Specialists • Family Owned & Operated

541-670-7543

CCB #230282 LICENSED • BONDED INSURED

YARD CARE Dale’s

BASIC YARD CARE

One time clean up welcome small and large

lawns, garden rototilling C Storm Damage trees and trash REMOVAL A L L

541-942-3219

4B | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 / COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

Engine Program and Response Ready Oregon Initiative delivers For the Sentinel The Engine Program and Response Ready Oregon Initiative is already paying off, marking a significant milestone in the program’s mission to enhance community resilience and preparedness. The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the delivery of the first engine as part of the Engine Program and Response Ready Oregon Initiative. The engine was picked up in Salem by Central Cascades Fire & EMS. The program is designed to boost capacity and modernize equipment within the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System as the state deals with the ongoing wildfire crisis. “Today is a very exciting day for the OSFM, the Oregon fire service, and communities across the state,” OSFM Chief Deputy Travis Medema said. “To see the first type 3 engine head out to serve Oregonians marks a monumental achievement. Over the last few years, so much work has gone into making this program a reality and it is so awesome to see how far the dedication by our staff and the fire service has gotten us.” This delivery of the type

FREE

3 engine represents a collaborative effort between the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service, highlighting the commitment to strengthening statewide fire response networks. The engine will serve as a vital resource in ensuring swift

WIPER BLADES

ON ANY SERVICE OF

100

OR MORE

80408 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

www.huddleautomotive.com • In-person Socializing for Kids, Teens, and Adults • Family Friendly Gaming Activities • Several Leagues in Association with Delight Pokemon, Magic, D&D, and more!

D&D "Learn to Play" (no dice or experience required) Second Saturday of the Month 1:45pm

Warhammer Painting, Modeling and Play (free armies on site for playing & learning) Thursday 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Pokémon League Every Saturday 11:30am to 1:00pm

Magic “Commander” (for all level players) Sunday at 1:00pm

and effective emergency assistance to communities across the state. As the engines and water tenders are built, they will be delivered to the OSFM’s Salem headquarters where the local fire agency awarded the apparatus will be able to inspect and pick

up the apparatus. In total, the OSFM has purchased 76 apparatus which are set to be delivered through 2024. 26 type 3 engines, 20 type 6 engines, and 30 water tenders were purchased. The $25 million program was made possible through

Senate Bill 762, Oregon’s wildfire omnibus bill, which was signed into law in 2021. RESPONSE READY OREGON The OSFM’s Response Ready Oregon initiative was created to boost capacity and modernize

ROUNDUP from page 1A Jaylee Lima scored 13 points to lead Cottage Grove while digits in the second quarter. Bailey and Anlauf each The Lions were able to scored 9 in the Lions victostorm back to make it a ry. five-point game at halftime, but Marist made key Boys Wrestling: baskets in the games second La Pine Frostbite Openhalf to pull away. Cottage ing Grove was led by sophoFebruary 3: Cottage more Mariah Bailey, who Grove finished fourth in scored 11 points. Senior the 13-team tournament Payton Anlauf added 10 with 150.5 points. La Pine points. took first place with 240.5 points. The Lions were led Cottage Grove 46, Jeffery Conklin (120), CarMarshfield 40 ter Bengston (138), and February 2: The Lions Nathan Abrams (285), who trailed by nine points in the all finished as tournament third quarter but stormed runners-up in their respecback to earn a big Skytive classes. Danny HernanEm League victory. Senior

dez (215) and Seazar Ibarra (132) placed in third place. Ryan Byler (106) of Caldera won by major decision over the Lions Nathan Schlitt and Alex Neiss (113) finished sixth after losing by fall to Mason Hertz of Summit. Cottage Grove’s Luke Fery finished in fifth place and Ronin Soulard finished in sixth at the 165 lbs. class after facing off with each other.

wildfire response within the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS). The goal of Response Ready Oregon is to attack fires while they are small and keep them away from communities, helping to prevent huge costly wildfires.

tournament, which was won by Ridgeview with 65 points. Madison Holder (135-136) finished second by fall against Jade Seymour of La Pine at 1:09. Alexsis Woody (121-128) finished third, Carolyn Reyna (111-125) and Boston Kent (131-135) of Cottage Grove finished fourth. LauraLynn Probert (210) received a bye. Cottage Grove will host the girls host 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 regional Girls Wrestling: tournament Feb. 16-17. FriLa Pine Frostbite day wrestling starts 1 p.m. Opening and Saturday action gets February 3: The Lions underway at 11 a.m. finished fifth in the 10-team

Backer Family Dental Creating Smiles That Last a Lifetime!

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION!

Eugene 401 E. 10th Ave. #300 (541) 344-3333

538 E Main St, Downtown Cottage Grove

(541) 946-3132 theguildinthegrove.com

Cottage Grove 1551 E. Main Street (541) 942-8437

Quality Cleaning Certified Green

n The Northwest’s nFinest The Northwest’s Gardening Seed

Finest Gardening Seed

nnFlowers, Flowers,Herbs, Herbs, & Shrubs & Shrubs • Carpet Cleaning • Area Rugs • Upholstery

• Mattresses • Tile & Grout • Pet Odor Treatments

Serving Lane County for 30 Years!

Carpet Cleaning Specialist

541-942-0420

n Vegetable Transplants

1425 Daugherty Ave., Cottage Grove 541-942-0054 MagnoliaGardensSL.com

n Vegetable Transplants n Fruit Trees

n Fruit Trees

20 Palmer Ave. n Cottage Grove n (541) 942-0510

Sentinel online:

www.CGSentinel.com

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 | 5B

Suduko Puzzle

Suduko Answers