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New city manager sets priorities Tough Jeremy C. Ruark Country Media, Inc. Michael Sauerwein is just a few weeks into his new job as Cottage Grove City Manager, but he has set a course of priorities in a positive effort to move the city forward. Top priorities “The most pressing priority is developing family wage jobs and housing,” he said. “There is just not a lot of jobs and places to live for folks. So, the role for the city to play is to work with the local business community and with local developers.” Plans in progress Cottage Grove does have surplus land available for development, according to Sauerwein, who added that the city will look at all options, including incentives, to attract development that could provide housing and new jobs. “That’s a policy decision to be made by the city council,” he said. Looking at Cottage Grove’s current economic drivers, Sauerwein said the added value wood products industry, tourism, and the city’s downtown will also be major components of the

city’s future. “I don’t think people realize that our downtown is our crown jewell,” he said. “Cottage Grove has what all other communities wish they had: a vibrant downtown where people can live and where people can work.” Sauerwein said he doesn’t see Cottage Grove competing against other adjacent cities, such as Roseburg and Florence, for tourism. “I don’t think of it as competition,” he said. “It is a symbolic relationship.” He said fostering a regional partnership to enhance tourism will be another priority for Cottage Grove under his administration. “I will be reaching out to the other cities in the area to build that partnership,” he said.

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Town Hall set for road work funding PHOTO Courtesy from Main Street Cottage Grove New City Manager Michael Sauerwein said Cottage Grove’s downtown is its “crown jewel.”

treatment and housing need to be a vital part of the homelessness solutions. The city has rescheduled a March 2 community Homelessness challenges meeting to discuss what can Sauerwein is also ready be done about homelessto embrace the challenges ness. of homelessness in Cottage “Our tentative date is Grove. now May 4 with a location “Cottage Grove does not to be determine,” he said. own the issue of homelessness,” Sauerwein said. “This Personal rewards is a regional and national Despite the challenges priority. We are absolutely facing Cottage Grove and looking for the solutions his role as city manager, direction and funding for Sauerwein said he and his those solutions.” wife remain optimistic. According to Sauerwein, “There is a viability to

this place,” he said. “The people here are very supportive. This is really a chance for us to get back to our family roots.” As Cottage Grove’s City Manager, Sauerwein oversees the city’s approximate $11 million annual operating budget and the approximate 100 city employees. Background Sauerwein has over 30 years of public service experience. He served as City Manager for City of Sheridan, Oregon, Assistant City Manager of Samma-

mish, Washington, and as City Manager of the City of Medina, Washington. Most recently, he spent part of the year as the Interim Administrative Services Director for Grays Harbor, Washington. Sauerwein has a Masters of Public Affairs degree and a political science bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon. Sauerwein will be paid $175,000 annually by the City of of Cottage Grove. He was scheduled to begin his role as city manager Jan. 22.

City leaders weigh homeless strategy By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter

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Lane County is its own region. The Lane County MAC has broad representation from comCrafting public policies for man- munity-based organizations, aging America’s humanitarian crisis collaborative care organizations is similar to navigating a minefield. and local government. On Dec. 14, The “mines” are a combination of the County’s MAC met in Cottage court rulings supporting individual Grove with the Governor to tour rights to occupy publicly-owned the Hwy 99 shelter that needs state property, strained social service funding to continue its operation agency budgets, a growing menafter June 30. tal health crisis, increased public Kotek plans to ask the Legislature health and safety issues, and polar- to spend another $600 million on ized political philosophies. Colhousing and homelessness during lectively, it creates a perfect storm the 35-day Legislative short session without any significant safe harbors that began on Feb 5. The additional in sight. dollars will address the state’s top On her first day in office in 2024 priorities: housing, homelessJanuary 2023, Governor Tina Kotek ness, addiction and public safety. declared homelessness a state of Locally, Assistant City Manager emergency. Two months later, in Jake Boone, Community Coordinator Teresa Cowen and her assisMarch, she signed bills to invest tant, Jessica Klarr, are on the front $200 million from the Legislature lines navigating the homelessness to build more shelter beds, help prevent evictions, devote resources minefield. They are tasked with accomto rural counties and help homeless youth. Her declaration expired last modating the day-to-day needs of un-housed individuals and month. The Governor also established providing information to the City Multi-Agency Coordinating Manager and City Council to guide (MAC) Groups in regions of the development of effective public Oregon to provide state leaders policies to address this difficult with recommendations on how the problem. allocated dollars can be best spent. With Michael Sauerwein now

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Cindy Weeldreyer/The Sentinel City staff hopes to receive state funding to continue the Hwy 99 managed shelter and improve conditions at the two unmanaged camps. sitting in the city manager’s chair and the state funding pipeline flowing down to counties and cities, it creates the opportunity for officials to evaluate the current strategies and make changes as needed. “Cottage Grove, like all Oregon cities, is addressing homelessness within a framework of existing laws and regulations,” Sauerwein said. “Adoption of the City’s Management Plan is a positive step that we

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can build on as we go forward.” Boone said, “We’re asking for more state support, as part of Gov. Kotek’s strategy, to directly fund existing operations at the Highway 99 site and, hopefully, for future site upgrades.” The City’s “Homeless Use of Public Lands Management Plan”,

By Cindy Weeldreyer Sentinel Community Reporter After months of significant study of every aspect of road maintenance, construction and financing, the members of the City Council’s Ad Hoc Street Improvement and Funding Committee and city staff are ready to present their findings in a Town Hall meeting at the Armory on Thursday, February 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. There are just over 45 miles of paved streets and nearly five miles of gravel roads inside the city limits. In 2018, City officials hired Emerio Design to conduct a visual assessment of the pavement condition of city streets using a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) from 0-100. A rating of zero is a street that has failed (South N Street). A rating of 100 is a newly constructed or overlaid street (Riverwalk subdivision streets). The PCI rating scale is: Good, Satisfactory, Fair, Poor, Very Poor, Serious and Failed. Streets receiving a serious rating are: North 16th Street, Row River Connector, E. Whiteaker Street, Bryant Avenue, W. Harrison Avenue and South River Road. South Gateway Boulevard received a poor rating. Overall the average rating for the city street network is 54.7, in the index’s poor range. The Council’s vision is to improve the quality of city streets through a fair and equitable use of road funding that improves and maintains the streets at a PCI rating of 72 (good quality), with a priority on arterials and collectors, for the long term improvement of property values and livability. The Ad Hoc Committee’s objective was to research

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he’s had with area residents during community town halls held over the past severAs the Oregon Legislature al months. “Every discussion starts moves through its short fiveweek session, State Sen. Dick with housing in my district,” Anderson said. “Usually Anderson, representing the region, said he is hopeful that the discussions are centered around homeless housing critical issues in his district and workforce or middle are addressed. level housing. People want to Anderson said his prilive on the coast, but we have orities reflect discussions

CITY from page 1A adopted in 2022, provides legal places for people to camp on outdoor public land and puts the heavily used Coiner and Bohemia Parks at the end of the prioritized list. The Level 1 sites are on 12th Street and at 443 North Douglas Ave. If those two reach capacity, another camp would be established from among the other Level 1 sites. Boone said, “I’m aware of rumors in the community that

we are planning to open a third camp but they are false. We have no reason to open a third camp at this time. “It’s frustrating for staff because certain individuals on social media are blatantly lying; I assume for political purposes.” The plan has been a flashpoint for citizens unhappy with the City’s homeless strategy and the condition of the unregulated camps. It was one of several issues motivating the Save The Grove PAC’s 2023 attempt to recall three councilors. Mike Borke was the

FUNDING from page 1A Disabilities Act, election law, campaigns, and polland recommend an accept- ing. able source of funding to Committee members also the community and staketook a comprehensive look holders that will supply at funding mechanisms the funds for the necessary such as, bonding, property street improvements. tax, utility fees, gas tax, Public Works & Develop- state and federal funding, ment Director Fay Stewart employee income tax, road is pleased with the commit- use fees, and options to go tee’s extensive work. to the legislature to allow “The committee has road maintenance and received a great deal of inimprovement districts to formation and their work to capture more of the users of find a solution to improve the City’s street system. city streets is impressive,” In the Town Hall meeting Stewart said. “Finding a presentation, Stewart will solution is complicated and present the work the Comvery challenging, as the mittee has been doing, the costs to improve the streets state of the roads, the chalis substantial and a single lenges and offer potential solution won’t work. The funding options. There will committee worked through be time for questions and all the options, both short answers and an opportunity term and long.” for attendees to provide Reminiscent of a Road valuable feedback that will Maintenance and Funding be presented at an upcom101 college class, Stewart ing City Council meeting. said committee members The committee is a spent six months, from May diverse group that includes through November, learnthe Mayor, Councilors and ing about current street eight citizens. The citizen conditions, street projects members are local business completed over the past leaders and residents, who seven years, future projects, range in age from a high current street fund revenues school student to members and expenses, projected who are in their 80s. Womfuture funding, street main- en make up one-third of tenance, legal requirements the committee and two live around the Americans with outside the city limits. They

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chief petitioner of last year’s recall effort and lives near the Douglas Avenue campsite. “We (PAC members) believe the City has no real plan to address the un-housed problem and this is why we are going to do the recall again,” Borke said. “We are not happy that the City purchased land in a residential area, tore down a house and created a homeless camp there in less than six months at a cost to the residents of close to $400,000 now.” Boone said it is unfortunate

represent a wide variety of perspectives: Youth Advisory Council, bicyclists, road paving contractor, Chamber of Commerce president, auto repair owner, service providers, and retired individuals. Committee members are: Mayor Candace Solesbee, Councilors: Alex Dreher, Greg Ervin, Mike Fleck, Dana Merryday, Chalice Savage and Jon Stinnett, Planning Commissioner Garland Burback, Citizen Volunteers: Amber Bahler, Jeff Conklin, Chris Holloman, Michael Laborde, Michael Praegitzev, Robert Reetz and Tiffanie Williams, Youth Advisory Council Representative Kassidy Poetzl, City Staff: Faye Stewart, Mindy Roberts, Tina McDonald, Shauna Neigh and former City Manager Richard Meyers. The committee’s last council report was on August 14. Committee Chair Amber Bahler presented its work to date. The Council granted a request to allow them to meet until a recommendation was completed and ready to present to the Council. In the last two months, Stewart and Bahler have taken the committee’s findings on the road and

that the PAC’s allegations seem to be largely based on misinformation. There are reports of alleged crimes happening in the unmanaged camps such as illegal drug sales, theft, and sex trafficking. Alarmed citizens often discuss this on social media pages and KNND Radio’s weekday call-in talk show. Police Chief Cory Chase said his officers are responding to those calls for help. “We have responded to reports of criminal activity at the two

presented it to local groups and businesses. Now it’s ready to present to the whole community for the feedback needed to finalize the funding strategy to fix the bumpy roads all over town. It is often said the best

session. “Reach out please. I love to hear actual emails and thoughts on bills,” Anderson said, The form letters from groups are not as effective as actual emails from people with their thoughts.” To reach Anderson, call 503-986-1705, or email Sen. DickAnderson@oregonlegislature.gov

designated camps, just as we do other locations in Cottage Grove,” Chase said. “We have and will continue to respond, conduct thorough investigations, and arrest those responsible for committing those crimes.” The current homeless strategy will be discussed in a planned work session in March. The City Council will review staff recommendations on how to improve the conditions at the two unmanaged camps and consider making changes as needed.

tax is the one someone else pays. Bahler said, “We’ve had lengthy discussions about how to be equitable with our street funding options, as it will be a sizable longterm investment if citizens truly want improved streets. We’ve also explored cre-

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Free thank you cards help show appreciation By Cindy Weeldreyer

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The recent ice storm sparked humanitarian acts of kindness all over town. The storm paralyzed the city for several days making walking and driving conditions dangerous. Good Samaritans were everywhere and eagerly helped whoever needed assistance to survive the subfreezing temperatures without power during last month’s weather emergency. Prior to the storm, a partnership formed between the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Cottage Grove First Presbyterian Church to use colorful covered bridge thank you cards to spread good will and appreciation among local residents and businesses. Post ice storm seemed an excellent time to ride the kindness tidal wave and launch the project in light of the many stories of kindness and helping neighbors. Bruce Kelsh, a former Bohemia Elementary School principal and local Presbyterian, spearheaded the effort to create the free cards. He enlisted local artist, Jeanne Hinojosa, who was delighted to give him the right to use her watercolor paintings of area covered bridges.

There are four different cards in each pack feature the Currin Bridge, Chambers Railroad Bridge, Mosby Creek Covered Bridge and the Centennial Covered Bridge on the front. The text on the back is: Thank you cards made available by your Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce and the First Presbyterian Church of Cottage Grove to promote goodwill and appreciation for each other. The intent is for people to hand out the free thank you cards to the do-gooders they meet when out and about town. Examples are: the extra helpful store clerk, city staff, librarian, food server, gas station attendant, barista -- anyone who makes their day a little better. “We are all connected in our community, Kelsh said. “In the recent ice storm, we saw neighbors helping neighbors, friends checking on friends, the City and Red Cross providing emergency shelter, EMTs, police, and others answering calls. It’s a really good time to think of all the connections and be grateful for our caring community.” The free packs of four cards are available at numerous locations. They are currently at these Main Street businesses: The Bookmine, The

Contributed photo Bruce Kelsh, a former Bohemia Elementary School principal and local Presbyterian, spearheaded the effort to create the free cards. He enlisted local artist, Jeanne Hinojosa, who was delighted to give him the right to use her watercolor paintings of area covered bridges. Crafty Mercantile, 5 Flying Monkeys, the Chamber office and City Hall. Other locations are: the Sixth Street Edward Jones office, the Coast Fork Feed Store and the Cottage Grove Museum. Project organizers plan to include more locations around town. Kelsh said, “In daily life,

a friendly smile and word of thanks go a long way. The idea behind giving someone a beautiful card of thanks is to amplify that thanks. It’s a physical way of showing appreciation that lasts and can be held in one’s hands and the thanks can be remembered.”

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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 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. _________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dale Clanton has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of DEBRA JOSEPHINE JUDISH aka DEBRA JOSEPHINE JUDISH-CLANTON, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB10201. 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. /s/ Dale Clanton, Personal Representative. DATED and first published: 2/21/2024 _________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Kimberly Jo Colter has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of Judith Elaine Kraus, deceased, in Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB01208. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below to the personal representative c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Date of first publication: 2/21/24. Kimberly Jo Colter, Personal Representative c/o Hamilton W. Budge, Jr., Attorney at Law P.O. Box 10567 Eugene, OR 9744 Publication Date: February 21, 28, March 6, 2024. _________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jessica Moncrief has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of DAVID MICHAEL MONCRIEF, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB00880. 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 Avenue, 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. /s/ Jessica Moncrief, Personal Representative. DATED and first Published: 02/21/2024. _________________________

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THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Criminalizing politics By William Cooper The indispensable line between politics and criminal justice in America is disintegrating. Politicians, pundits, and everyday people—from both sides of the tribal divide—increasingly want their political opponents prosecuted. Winning elections, legislative victories, and hearts and minds is no longer enough. Americans now long to see their fellow citizens behind bars. More and more, prosecutors oblige—bringing cases because of one’s political affiliation rather than one’s guilt or innocence. This undermines not just the rule of law, but the nation as a whole. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is embroiled in numerous criminal matters. And Republicans are doing their utmost to shoehorn Joe into the fray. Donald Trump, meanwhile, faces four separate indictments. And numerous politicians have been found guilty of committing crimes this century, including Scooter Libbey, Ted Stevens, Robert Coughlin, William Jefferson, Jesse Jackson Jr., David Petraeus, Michael Fylnn, and Steve Bannon. Some of these cases represent legitimate law-enforcement work. Some don’t. But the problem is much bigger than just actual cases. Trump’s 2016 campaign rallies saw thundering chants from the crowd to “lock her up,” referring to his Democratic opponent Hillary

Clinton. While president, Trump openly pressured the DOJ to prosecute his political rivals, including Hillary Clinton, Biden, Barack Obama, James Comey, and Andrew McCabe. Calls from Democrats to prosecute Trump and his loyalists, meanwhile, have been ubiquitous since 2016 (as have giddy celebrations when prosecutors do so). While some cases are necessary to bring, the pervasive tribal lust to prosecute political rivals is very dangerous. First, mixing the criminal law with tribal passions makes defendants’ politics the focus, not their guilt or innocence. The political obsession with the messenger (as opposed to the message) and the actor (as opposed to the action) is the opposite of the rule of law’s central tenet—that everyone is inherently equal under the law and only a defendant’s specific alleged misdeeds are relevant. Second, criminalizing politics turbo-charges tribalism. Polarization’s knife has already penetrated deep inside the body politic. Criminalizing politics twists it violently. Instead of treating political opponents like competitive rivals, they’re treated like sworn enemies. America’s political energy should be channeled into winning elections, governing effectively, and addressing the country’s numerous public-policy failures—not sending political rivals to jail. Finally, criminalizing politics deters talented people from serving the

country. American government already has a serious personnel problem. Just look at the presidency. Donald Trump was grossly unfit to hold America’s highest office. His successor, Joe Biden, is a welcome reversion toward (but not quite to) the mean. Now in his eighties, Biden is neither what he once was nor the best American for the job. The House of Representatives, moreover, is throbbing with underqualified mediocrities. Americans shouldn’t further dissuade quality people from serving because imperfections or ambiguities in their past might be shoehorned into politically motivated criminal accusations. It’s also true, of course, that entering the government should neither absolve someone from past crimes nor authorize them to commit new ones. So how, then, should these competing concerns be balanced? How should people think about a criminal case when a politician is in the crosshairs? Several guiding principles must govern. For starters, the universal rules of criminal law must be honored. All defendants—irrespective of political affiliation—must be presumed innocent. And they should receive all the robust protections the law provides. This includes the constitutional right to confront their accusers and the rule of lenity, which requires ambiguous statutes to be read in defendants’ favor. Moreover, in determining

whether a crime was committed the focus must be on the actions and not the actor. Prosecutors must perform objective, conscientious analysis regarding whether the admissible evidence meets each specific element in a criminal statute. If a prosecutor wouldn’t bring a case against a normal citizen then the prosecutor shouldn’t bring it against a politician. And, finally, prosecutors must recognize both their awesome power and their inherent fallibility. It’s a hazardous combination. As former Attorney General and Supreme Court justice Robert Jackson said, “The prosecutor has more control over life, liberty, and reputation than any other person in America. His discretion is tremendous.” Yet despite this awesome power, the prosecutor is just as vulnerable to tribalism, bias, and misjudgment as anyone else. This particular expression of America’s political dysfunction is more dangerous than most others. For criminalizing politics isn’t just unfair. And it doesn’t just destabilize the government. It’s the logical and inevitable precursor to something much worse. The last step before political violence is having the government eliminate political opponents for you by imprisoning them. And the first step after political violence is war. William Cooper is an attorney and the award-winning author of How America Works … And Why It Doesn’t.

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SPORTS Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Coach says move to 3A is not to be seen as a ‘move down’ By: Kyle McGowen Sports

a small break after football season concluded and then had discussions with athletCottage Grove High ic director Garrett Bridgens School football coach Steve about potentially making Turner says that the team’s the transition to 3A. transition from OSAA class “We met all the criteria 4A to class 3A is not to be through the OSAA,” Turner looked at as a backwards said. “We discussed it with move. administration and then we “What I hate to hear decided that was the direcis anybody saying ‘move tion we wanted to go.” down’ or ‘move up’. That’s a The move, which is only slight against the teams that for the football program, we are going to compete was announced via social against,” Turner said. “We media by Cottage Grove are not moving down, we High School athletic diare moving to a different rector Garett Bridgens on division.” February 2. Cottage Grove “If you look at our record will compete in 3A Spein the last two years against cial District 3 this coming 3A schools we are 0-4. It’s season with the likes of Creswell, Elmira, Harrisburg, still a great challenge. The La Pine, Madras, Pleasant nice part is that we are Hill, and Sisters. playing people closer and “The leadership and footwith the same numbers in ball coaching staff at Cottheir program. That was tage Grove High School probably the basis for the need to move to 3A, was believes it is in the best to give ourselves a chance interest of the program. to compete with schools Our goal is to return to the that had the same amount 4A level as quickly as posof kids [on their football sible and stronger than ever. team],” Turner said. We’d But for now, we’re eager to like more kids to come out, embrace the challenges and then we need to increase opportunities in this new our numbers coming in chapter,” Bridgens said. from eighth grade to ninth Last fall, the Lions footgrade.” ball team went 1-8 and are Turner says the team took 2-34 in their last five sea-

Sentinel file photo Head Lions Football Coach Steve Turner discusses a call with a referee during action last fall. sons overall. However, the team earned it’s first victory in the last two years when they beat Sweet Home in September. It was also the team’s first home win since 2018. “I think our greatest improvement was in things

that people didn’t see like attitude and learning how to practice,” Turner said. “The biggest hurdle that we had to get over as a coaching staff was trust, the players needed to trust us. I came in and said the same thing the last two coaches

had said. So, the things that I said we were going to do, we had to do. By the end of the season, I know they trust us.” Cottage Grove won the 4A OSAA state title in 2017, something the Lions are driving to return to. Steve

Turner was hired as the Lions football coach last April and brings a winning history with him, having won the 5A state title with Mountain View in 2011 and the 4A state title with Cascade to in 2015.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Swimming: 4A/3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2 Championship (North Bend High School) February 9-10: The Lions girls’ swim team, who was led by Avery Bengtson after winning the 100-butterfly and 100-backstroke, finished in third place as a team with 160 points. Marist took home the district championship, while North Bend finished second. The Girls 200 Medley relay team, which consists of Bengston, Hailey Fergason, Aillia Kelty, Josie Cochell, as well as alternates Jasmine Clark, Josie Malmstedt, Rhiannah Poetzl, Elliot Buehler qualified for state after a strong performance at districts. The girls 400 free relay team with Kelty, Fergason, Poetzl, Bengston, alternates Jasmine Clark, Josie Cochell, Josie Malmstedt, and Elliot Buehler also qualified. The 4A/3A/2A/1A OSAA State Championships were held February 16-17 at Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center in Beaverton, following The Sentinels time of print. Results will be posted in next week’s edition. Boys Swimming: 4A/3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2 Championship (North Bend High School) February 9-10: North Bend captured the district title, but the Lions boys’ team saw newcomer Hayes Valley qualify for state after winning the 100-backstroke competition. Mathew Fergason qualified for state in the 200 Individual medley and the 500-freestyle, while Alex Hawks qualified in the 100 backstroke. The Cottage Grove’s boys’ team, which has just seven swimmers, finished sixth as a team

in the district championships. Boys Wrestling: 4A-SD2 Special District 2 Championship (Stayton High School) February 9-10: The Lions boys’ wrestling team finished fifth at districts with 135 team points. Sweet Home captured the district title with 472.5 points. Jeffrey Conklin (120), Carter Bengston (138), and Nathan Abrams (285) each qualified for state after finishing in third place in their respective weight classes. Seazar Ibarra (126) came in fourth place and also qualify for state, which will be held on February 22-24 in Portland. The girls wrestling program hosted districts on February 16-17, after The Sentinels time of print. Results will be posted in next week’s edition. “This weekend was an eye opener for the boys’ team. We came in a bit banged up and didn’t start off too well. We’re a green team this year and are still trying to reestablish the culture for CGHS wrestling, tough sometimes isn’t enough and I think we found that out when we were wrestling tough kids who also had technique,” Lions coach Charlie Kent said. Boys Basketball: North Bend 50 Cottage Grove 36 February 13: Cottage Grove led 26-24 at halftime but watched the game get away from them when they only scored three points in the third quarter. The Lions fell to 8-12 overall and 1-5 in league play. It was the final scheduled home game of the season for Cottage Grove, as they honored senior Cole Kishen and Gannon Leach.

Junction City 68 Cottage Grove 45 February 9: The Lions kept the game competitive in the first half, trailing by five points in the second quarter against the number one ranked Tigers. But Junction City built a 12-point halftime lead and never looked back. Cottage Grove was able to get to the free throw line 10 more times than the Tigers and were able to out rebound them on the defensive side. But the Lions gave up 13 offensive rebounds and shot just 1-9 from the three-point line. Cottage Grove was led freshman Trevor Cooper, who scored 18 points. Girls Basketball: North Bend 58 Cottage Grove 48

February 13: Cottage Grove fell to 13-9 overall and 2-2 in league play following the loss to the Bulldogs. Senior Payton Anlauf led the Lions with 12 points, all coming from the three-point line before halftime. Anlauf was one of four seniors honored on senior night for Cottage Grove, along with Payton Bickford, Jaylee Lima, Carli DeGarlais, and Summer Lebow. Junction City 41 Cottage Grove 39 February 9: In a very competitive back and fourth game, the Lions were unable to hold onto their fourth quarter lead. Lions senior Jaylee Lima led Cottage Grove with 16 points while sophomore Mariah Bailey added 11.

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