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Public works crews are in the process of establishing a new smaller homeless camp site at the vacant lot on 12th Street in Cottage Grove.

New school superintendent outlines what’s ahead for dist.

Cottage Grove City Manager

Mike Sauerwein said the city is behind its original Oct. 1 timeline is establishing the camp, following the Aug. 22 closure and cleanup of the 12th Street and Douglas Street homeless camps. During the transition, the adjacent Lulu Dog Park at 12th Street has been used as a homeless camp site with hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.

South Lane School District

Superintendent Todd A. Miller has been on the job officially since July 1

Each summer, high atop the forested slopes of Bohemia Mountain, the Prospectors & Gold Diggers gather for a beloved tradition that blends history and hospitality.

The Miners Breakfast on the Mountain, Sunday, July 20, is more than a meal it is an experience that stretches across generations. FIRING UP THE GRIDDLES

As the first rays of morning light touch the treetops, the cook shack comes to life. Volunteers fire up the griddles, waking them from a year’s rest. Pancakes begin to brown and ham slices sizzle on the griddles, each flip echoing with decades of dedication. Nearby, a stainless-steel restaurant-style urn dispenses a miners’ brew of strong, steamy, coffee just the way the old-timers like it.

Crews began developing the smaller homeless camp site this week on the vacant lot at 12th Street.

The crew moves with quiet precision—mixing and ladling batter (with a unique secret ingredient), pouring coffee, and welcoming early risers with warm mountain-born cheer. There’s no need for fires here; the warmth comes from the club’s kinship and the shared legacy of breakfasts past.

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The Sentinel has reached out to Miller for his perspective as he takes on the his new role.

The Sentinel: What are your priorities now and as the SLSD moves into a new year this fall?

“None of us have ever managed a homeless camp before, so we knew that date was a bit aspirational,” Sauerwein said. “We are hoping that this week we will be able to make the transition. Our goal was to provide folks with a safe and secure place to spend the night and that’s what we are doing.”

Sauerwein said city staff was cleaning up the Lulu Dog Park to reestablish it as a dog park. Specific costs of that cleanup and establishing the smaller homeless camp at 12th Street were not immediately available.

Todd A. Miller: My initial work is to listen, learn and assess. Finding the priorities of focus is the first step. I will be looking closely at our student data and achievement, student programming, district budget and infrastructure, and assessing our culture and vision. One key priority will be to gather and listen to community input regarding the future of our schools and what we want for South Lane students. I am optimistic about the process and our future.

The Sentinel: There has been public concern about the transparency by district administrators and the school board. How will you address that public concern?

Miller: Transparency starts with being genuine, honest, and open in both communication and decision-making. I’ve always carried myself this way, and I intend to continue doing so at South Lane. I welcome the opportunity to explain decisions, whether that’s in an open board meeting or in one-on-one conversations with community members who have questions.

CINDY WEELDREYER

For The Cottage Grove Sentinel

In 1975, when Birdy Hoelzle and her sister Gail opened The Bookmine they were familiar with The Village Green.

I believe that when we make decisions grounded in our values and centered on what’s best for students, we can stand by them with integrity. At the same time, I recognize that not every decision will be perfect. What matters is that we make decisions in good faith, remain open to feedback, and are willing to adjust when needed. That’s how we grow... by staying accountable, reflective, and committed to doing what’s right.

Their father traveled a lot and often brought its matchboxes home as keepsakes for his girls. The sisters were in their 20’s when they opened the Main Street bookstore and, to enhance their income, worked as waitresses at the resort.

“It was a wonderful place to work and, being new in town, it

The roots of this cherished tradition stretch back to 1959, when Cottage Grove created an elaborate celebration of Oregon’s centennial. Community leaders decided an annual event to celebrate local history was needed. The club was formed the next year. Ray Nelson, a club member and claim holder in the Bohemia Mining District, thought it would be fun to recreate a miner’s camp and serve a high mountain breakfast. Since 1964, the breakfast has been on the Sunday of Bohemia Mining Days weekend.

The new mini homeless camp will include the same restrictions as the former larger camps.

“The same rules will apply,” Sauwrwein said. “The camp will be available from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and the rules will be enforced through our contracting company, One Security of Eugene to help us during this transition period. They are a very experienced homeless camp management company.”

At the heart of this enduring event is President Bruce McDonald, whose indomitable spirit has anchored the event since 2004 A near-fatal accident may have changed his physical appearance, but it never touched his resolve. Bruce’s presence at Bohemia Saddle Park each summer is more than symbolic—it’s a living testament to grit, gratitude, and the power of commitment.

Sauerwein and other city officials have told the Sentinel, that there are no additional plans to offer any other long-term sheltering for the homeless.

currently doing, which is providing a location for folks to spend the night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.”

and helped keep this event happening.”

struggle from the devastation that they saw, so I went back and got my degree and became a licensed counselor,” he said. “We started tracking EMS and firefighter suicides across America.”

Behavioral Impact

“We are looking forward to having our 61st Miners Breakfast on

“Cottage Grove will follow state law as we understand it,” Sauerwein said. “That is what we are doing. To change that is up to the legislature. The city of Cottage Grove has no plans to do any kind of a shelter beyond what we are

said it takes approximately 25 volunteers to produce the event. He

Read previous coverage about the homelessness challenges in Cottage Grove and follow new developments at cgsemtinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel.

According to Dill, firefighters often don’t recognize the behavioral impact of their work.

“We become cultural brainwashed,” Dill said. “Whether it’s structural or wildland fires. So, we are meant to believe we are supposed to act strong, brave, be help, don’t ask for help, and we don’t want to look weak and not ask for help.”

Highway speeds up, driver behavior concerning

You may have noticed that traffic speeds in Oregon have increased significantly. Police and sheriff’s deputies are also seeing this concerning driver behavior.

The Sentinel has reached out to Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Oregon State Police (OSP) for insight into drivers’ behavior.

LCSO Sgt. Tim Wallace said his law enforcement agency does not have staffing for a traffic safety team.

Grovers gather to remember

helped us meet many of our future bookstore customers,” Birdy said.

She shared a humorous memory they made in the formal Iron Maiden Dining Room that drew laughter from the crowd.

“So, we do not have any statistics from traffic contacts that are truly representative of the driving behaviors in our county,” he said. “Anecdotally, I have had many drivers tell me driving in Lane County seems to be getting more dangerous.”

Wallace added that Lane County consistently has a high number of traffic fatalities and injuries, with speed and alcohol often being contributing factors.

“This relates directly back to the lack of enforcement due to lack of staffing – our deputies are consistently dispatched from call

“My sister and I were budding feminists at the time and were quite shocked by the sexism practiced in the dining room,” she said. “The menu given to a woman had no prices on it and foot pillows were provided so ladies’ uncomfortable shoes could be removed while dining. It was a very different era.”

Dill added that while firefighters are on the front lines battling the wildfires, one of the biggest challenges they face is the unknown.

also uses speed railers that show drivers’ speeds as they approach. The speed trailers are moved around the county as requested. Areas where volunteers see high speeds are forwarded to patrol deputies, however they rarely are able to tackle these locations except on grant-funded overtime, according to Wallace.

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“It’s how rapidly theses fires can move, and the unknown is where is it going to end? Where will this fire go to and how long will it last? And that is a struggle,” he said. “So, when you are fighting that fire, you’re trying to do your best to stop it, and yet the wind kicks up at 60 miles an hour and it drags it further and further behind them. That aspect of the unknown is very difficult in wildland fires. The firefighters have that stress and anxiety, and that struggle to protect is a very difficult challenge for the wildland firefighters.”

“The most dangerous driving behaviors we see are cell phone use, no seatbelts worn, high speeds, and driving while impaired,’ he said. “Most traffic fatalities I have seen are a result of one or more of these factors. Driving should be safe – if everyone slows down, puts their phone down, and gets a ride if they are not safe to drive.”

to call, leaving little to no time for proactive policing,” Wallace said.

and his

Some members of the family attended and shared personal memories.

THROUGH THE LENS

Kris Woodard’s introductory remarks included personal memories he made through the lens of a 12-year-old who was often “in

“Most traffic enforcement by Lane County Sheriff’s deputies occurs on grant-funded overtime, such as the Click-it-or-Ticket campaign. It is a significant safety issue in our county that the Sheriff’s Office has very little ability to address due to

limited staffing – with no traffic safety team and often only three deputies and a sergeant on a shift, for a county approximately the size of Connecticut.”

He said he was given an important job of opening the boxes delivered to the guest rooms and recalled how cool he felt driving the orange golf cart around the property for assigned errands. Years later, another special memory was seeing the famous football player, O.J. Simpson, running on one of the resort’s paths.

To the delight of those gathered, Kris’ brother, Casey Woodard,

Wallace noted that the LCSO utilizes volunteers who run radar on streets where public complaints are received. Lane County Public Works

It is often very difficult for family members of the firefighters to understand what emotions there are, and that many firefighters don’t express their emotions, according to Dill.

To those drivers who consistently speed, Wallace advises:

“We ask the family members to try to understand the cultural,” he said. “Be direct. Challenge with compassion when something doesn’t look right or doesn’t sound right, and do an internal size up, which we ask the firefighters to do as well,” he said.” Internal size up means asking why am I acting this way, and why am I feeling this way? The best thing we can do is

“Basic math demonstrates the pointlessness of driving dangerously fast,” Wallace said. “If you drive from Eugene to the coast, a distance of about 55 miles, at 55 miles per hour, it takes 1 hour. If you drive 70 miles per hour, you might save about 13 minutes while dramatically increasing your probability of a severe crash and risking

Crime spree ends in arrest of local man

STAFF REPORT

Cottage Grove Sentinel

A Cottage Grove resident faces multiple criminal charges following what investigators said was a crime spree involving burglary, theft, and trespass.

Cottage Grove Police Department (CGPD) officers responded to a home in the 1100 block of E. Madison Avenue in Cottage Grove at approximately 3:20 a.m. June 28, for a report of an unknown male who had

The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies.

All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Cottage Grove Police

MONDAY, JUNE 30

00:58: Alarm, 2800 block Row River Rd.

07:14: Found dog, Harrison/2nd

07:24: Abandoned vehicle, 800 block S. 2nd St.

10:46: Illegal parking, 2500 block S. 8th St.

11:06: Abandoned vehicle, 1500 block Hwy 99

11:15: Dog release, 400 block N. 14th St.

11:47: Order violation, 1500 block Red Hills Pl.

12:45: Theft, 1000 block S. 1st St.

entered the residence through an unlocked side door.

“When officers arrived, they were told by the residents of the home that the male was likely chased off by their dog,” a CGPOD release states. “The residents were able to provide the police officers with an image of the suspect that they had obtained from their home security system. The male fled the scene before officers arrived, and they were unable to locate him.”

CGPD officers responded to a report of a burglary at a

13:21: Disturbance, 1700 block Hwy 99

13:47: Death investigation, 1300 block S. 6th St.

13:50: Mental subject, 1600 block Ash Ave.

14:30: Disturbance, 900 block S. 4th St.

15:42: Order violation, 1700 block Hwy 99

16:30: Barking dog, 800 block S. 6th St.

16:40: Disturbance, 600 block S. 3rd St.

16:58: Disturbance, 1100 block Birch Ave.

17:25: Welfare check, 2000 block Gateway Blvd.

18:02: Disorderly subject, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.

18:12: Motor vehicle crash, 77000 block S. 6th St.

18:15: Found drugs, 1000 block N. 9th St.

18:23: Suicidal subject, 1500 block E. Main St.

18:33: Warrant service, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

19:35: Disturbance, 600 block S. 3rd St.

19:56: Order violation, 1000 block N. 11th St.

20:07: Disorderly subject, 300 block Gateway Blvd.

business in the 2200 block of Row River Road in Cottage Grove at approximately 7:25 a.m. July 3. When officers arrived, they found the front glass door to the building had been smashed. Officers checked the business with the assistance of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies but did not locate anyone inside.

“During the investigation, it was discovered that a vehicle was stolen from the business,” the release states. “An employee was able to provide officers with a photograph of the suspect that was captured

on their security system. The image of the person matched that of the male suspect from the incident on Madison Avenue June 28.”

Later in the day, officers located the stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Geer Avenue. They recovered the stolen vehicle and other items that were taken from the business.

On July 5, at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a restaurant located in the 1100 block of Highway 99 in Cottage Grove. Officers

POLICE BLOTTER

22:01: Theft, 100 block

Gateway Blvd.

23:08: Welfare check, 800 block Gateway Blvd.

23:35: Nuisance, 1400 block Edison Ave.

23:46: Agency Assist, 1600 block Ash Ave.

TUESDAY, JULY 1

00:25: Welfare check, 900 block Row River Rd.

00:35: Theft, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

02:45: Disturbance, 76000 block London Rd.

03:16: Alarm, 1600 block E. Main St.

03:49: Illegal camping, 99/R

04:01: Fraud, 100 block E. Jackson Ave.

07:28: Motor vehicle crash, Main/P

07:50: Juvenile problem, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

08:37: Suspicious condition, 1100 block S. 8th St.

08:46: Suspicious subject, 1800 block N. Douglas st.

10:32: City ordinance violation, 200 block South N St.

11:59: Abandoned vehicle, M/Birch

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13:18: Trespass, 2700

block Hillside Dr.

13:50: Illegal camping, 300 block S. River Rd.

14:41: Illegal camping, 1500 block Hwy 99

17:24: Theft, 1100 block Hwy 99

17:41: Harassment, 200

block South N St.

19:01: Warrant service, 700 block E. Main St.

19:41: Theft, 900 block Row River Rd.

20:02: Disorderly subject, 1500 block Village Dr.

21:00: Disturbance, 700 block E. Harrison Ave.

21:08: Dog at large, 1000 block N. 9th St.

21:32: Trespass, 700 block Row River Rd.

21:35: Theft, 1200 block Gateway Blvd.

21:51: Theft, 1200 block Hwy 99

23:44: Vicious dog, 100 block Riverwalk Pl.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

08:54: Theft, 1200 block Hwy 99

10:53: Harassment, 1400 block Birch Ave.

responded and contacted 24-year-old Hal A. Davis, of Cottage Grove. During the contact and investigation, it was determined that Davis was in violation of his parole. He was taken into custody by officers and placed on a detainer.

As part of the ongoing investigation, Davis was identified as the suspect in the break-in of the residence on E. Madison and the burglary at the business on Row River Road. Davis was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:

11:35: Dog at large, 2000 block Carver St.

12:45: Criminal mischief, 100 block North H St.

16:35: Hit and run, 200 block S. 6th St.

18:00: Harassment, 600 block Johnson Ave.

19:20: Disorderly subject, 1300 block Main St.

19:37: Motor vehicle crash, 16th/Main

21:23: Welfare check, 1700 block Hwy 99

21:42: Found drugs, 900 block Row River Rd.

22:37: Found dog, 1200 block Ostrander

23:29: Suicidal subject, 900 block S. River Rd.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

03:43: Welfare check, 1600 block Ash Ave.

07:25: Burglary, 2700 block Row River Rd.

08:31: Motor vehicle theft, 900 block S. Ct.

08:43: Abandoned vehicle, 800 block S. 2nd St.

09:09: Theft, 900 block Main St.

09:37: Found property, 900 block S. 6th St.

OSP Government and Media Relations Captain Kyle Kennedy said driver speeds are also concerning along busy Interstate 5 (I-5).

• Burglary in the Second Degree

• Theft in the First Degree

• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

• Criminal Mischief in the First Degree

• Criminal Trespass in the First Degree

“The quick response and cooperation of the victims in these cases along with their security equipment were instrumental in bringing this investigation to a quick resolution,” the CGPD release states.

09:54: Alarm, 100 block S. 6th St.

10:20: Suspicious condition, 1500 block E. Main St.

11:37: Disturbance, 700 block Hwy 99

12:38: Trespass, N. Lane/ Geer

13:20: Welfare check, 1000 block E. Washington Ave.

14:37: Abandoned vehicle, 100 block S. 10th St. 15:18: Agency assist, Hwy 99/Kenady Ln.

15:26: Found property, 400 block E. Main St.

16:04: Fraud, 1500 block Douglas Fir Pl.

16:18: Welfare check, 1000 block E. Main St.

17:22: Welfare check, 900 block E. Benjamin Ave.

17:30: Trespass, 900 block Row River Rd.

19:06: Stolen vehicle recovery, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

23:36: Burglary, 1300 block Daugherty Ave.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

You have the right to know what’s happening in your community.

Public notices – information local governments are obligated to provide citizens – are required to be published in local newspapers to provide a public record that’s accessible to everyone.

Public notices keep you informed about your government. But, Oregon legislators are trying to keep public notices from appearing in local newspapers. This severely impacts government transparency and, in turn, limits the public’s right to hold them accountable for their actions.

Let your state legislators know that you value being able to access notices in your newspaper and that they are worth the investment.

an expensive violation. At 80 miles per hour, you might save 20 minutes. Is that really worth risking your life or the lives of others?”

Oregon Revised Statute lists most driving violations: oregonlegislature.gov/bills laws/ors/ors811.html. Wallace said LCSO deputies cite the below scheduled amounts, however a judge can increase or decrease the final citation amount. Driving 100 miles per hour or more generally results in a license suspension for three months, as well as potentially a $1 200 citation. Drivers who commit several unsafe driving violations may be cited for a Careless Driving violation or even arrested for Reckless Driving.

• $440 for a Class A violation.

• $265 for a Class B violation.

• $165 for a Class C violation.

• $115 for a Class D violation.

• $100 for a Class E violation.

SYAYE POLICE PERSPECTIVE

“We have noticed that driver speeds along I-5 and most other state highways are increased over the past few years,” Kennedy said. “We have clocked average speeds between Cottage Grove and Portland along I-5 anywhere from 75 to 85 mph, and at some points even higher.

Kennedy said its unclear specifically why speeds are up.

“I think vehicle comfort, distracted driving, and general disregard for speed limits are all at play,” he said. “The last two are fairly straight forward- folks are just losing track of their speed for whatever reason or just choosing to exceed the posted limit. What I mean by vehicle comfort is that a 97 F350 felt uncomfortable to travel at 85 mph versus a 2025 F350 that has better insulation and suspension. So, the comfort factor creates a false sense of safety at higher speeds. This isn’t a scientific explanation but seems to be a common response.”

In a visual survey of driving behaviors along I-5 over the past year, The Sentinel has noticed more aggressive driving. Many times, drivers

will tailgate and then cross lanes, cutting other motorists off to get ahead of a slower moving vehicle. Often the aggressive drivers will not use their signals to alert other motorists.

“I think the development of hands-free devices has made it easier to report these incidents. I don’t know we’ve seen an increase in these incidents. Generally, interstate or multilane highways see the increased complaints. These complaints fall into the “driving complaint’ category and that encompasses a variety of complaints,” Kennedy said. “Aggressive driving creates an unpredictable environment for all motorists. Quick unsignaled lane changes, abrupt breaking, and quick acceleration all make it difficult for other motorists to react appropriately to the aggressive vehicle. It can be the aggressive vehicle isn’t involved in a crash but causes another crash due to reaction to the hazardous driving behavior.”

Kenndey added that OSP troopers do work to hold unsafe drivers accountable.

“We attempt to locate these operators proactively and in response to complaints,” he said.

“Our High Visibility Enforcement Unit is dedicated to locating unsafe operators for enforcement purposes”

Kennedy said the OSP message is simple.

“Motorists play the most critical role in highway safety,” he said. “It is vehicle operators who make decisions everyday about how they will operate their vehicle. Following the posted speed, remaining distraction free, using appropriate safety devices, using your lane safely, and never driving impaired are paramount to keeping everybody safe. This is a partnership between motorists and public safety.”

LANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Over the past few years, Lane County Sheriff’s Office employees have raised funds for Kids FIRST, our local children’s advocacy center. After donating, employees could either grow beards or wear blue jeans, depending on their work assignment and uniform.

With the grooming policy potentially changing to allow beards soon, what started as a small “No Shave November” fundraiser and grew to raise over $13 000 each year, was going to end.

Cowboy hats for Kids FIRST Center

But we couldn’t let a good thing go, so – staff who choose to make a donation now have the option to wear cowboy hats!

Cowboy hats hold a deep historical significance for deputy sheriffs and law enforcement, particularly in the American West. Originating in the late 19th century, cowboy hats were practical gear for ranchers and frontiersmen, offering protection from the sun and elements.

As lawmen worked in similar rugged environments, the hat became part of their functional attire. Over time, it evolved into a

recognizable symbol of professionalism, resilience, and tradition.

Today, the cowboy hat remains a proud emblem in many sheriff’s offices, reflecting both heritage and a commitment to serve and protect with integrity in rural and frontier communities.

And in Lane County, they’re more practical than ever. Our current ball caps don’t protect our deputy’s ears or necks from the summer sun, or the constant winter rain that inevitably soaks into everything without proper headgear.

So don’t be surprised when you see deputies out

Farmland near Saginaw.

COTTAGE GROVE

HISTORIC DISTRICT

Businesses are open during the Main Street Revitalization construction. Keep shopping in Historic Downtown Cottage Grove and get stamps. Turn the stamps in at the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce at 836 E Main Street for a chance to win $500 in local gift cards each week until construction is finished. Details at https://www. cgchamber.com/shoplocal/ or call 541-942-2411

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Concerts in the Park every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m to 8 p.m. at Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove. These free musical events are presented by the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce. See the schedule and line up at the chamber’s website: http://coastforkbrewing.com/our-pub/events/

JULY 17-19

Spirit of BMD. The Bohemia Mining Days Festival at Coiner Park in Cottage Grove. Read more

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in the Festival Countdowns at cgsentinel.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Sentinel and visit www. spiritofbmd.com for event details, sign-ups, and updates.

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on patrol with the new headgear – and maybe even offer up a good old fashioned “howdy!”

If you’re not familiar with the incredible work that Kids FIRST does in our community, and how it is directly connected to the work our office is engaged in, check out www.kidsfirstcenter.net. Want to join in and help support their amazing work? A custom donation page is setup at www.kidsfirstcenter. net/lcso or can be found as a link at the bottom of the website.or for information about the Kids FIRST Center in Eugene, call 541-682-3938

Suitcase Art on display

STAFF REPORT

Cottage Grove Sentinel

Local artists have packed up their painted suitcase art and taken it for displayed to Schweitzer’s Work and Western Wear located at 730 E. Main Street in Cottage Grove.

The theme for the unique CG Painted Suitcase Art Show is something to do with Cottage Grove. The town, parade, horses, rodeo, covered bridges, something that represents our town, according to coordinator Glenda Wiffler.

The artwork will be on display in the western store through July 22 for the public viewing.

One of the artists that has painted a large suitcase is Jeanne Hinojosa, who won the Chamber of Commerce Award at the Wings and Wheels Art Show that was held at Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum in Cottage Grove. Hinojosa has been painting in watercolor for eight years.

The Emerald Valley Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association Annual Family Event and Fundraiser at the Cascadian Bowman, 91714 Poodle Creek Road in Noti. For more information or a registration form, email emeraldvalleyoha@gmail.com or call Kelli Hilsendager at 623-670-6701 cgsentinel.com

leads to police investigation

She said she is mostly selftaught and still learning.

“It has been my joy and a wonderful pastime in my older years,” she said.

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Cottage Grove Police Department (CGPD) officers launched an unusual alleged impaired driving investigation on Independence Day.

Calls to police dispatch came in July 4, reporting two males had stolen a golf cart at the Cottage Grove Speedway and took it on a drunken joyride that injured two security guards who attempted to stop them, according to a CGPD Facebook post.

on foot. The passenger was detained almost immediately upon officer’s arrival, but the driver got away on foot.”

“The male subjects crashed into multiple objects and eventually drove into the gate,” the CGPD post states. “The cart and the gate were damaged in that process and the subjects then fled

Missing person found deceased STAFF

REPORT

Cottage Grove Sentinel

A missing person from Junction city has been found deceased in a vehicle crash.

Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies responded with Junction City Police officers the scene of a single-vehicle fatal crash in the 91300 block of Territorial Highway, south of Cheshire at approximately 1 p.m. July 7 Investigation determined the crash had likely occurred several days before, according to LCSO Sgt. Tim Wallace.

The vehicle, a 2006 Chevy Malibu, was approximately 30-feet down an embankment in dense vegetation.

The deceased driver has been identified as 62-yearoild Mary Ann Snoddy, of Junction City.

Several days before the crash was discovered, Snoddy had been reported missing to Junction City Police, who

were still actively investigating the case.

The name of the passenger detained was not immediate available.

The case was still under investigation as of July 11

Joseph M.P. Peters

February 22, 1990 – June 18, 2025

Joseph was loved and affectionately known by everyone as “Joey”. His contagious smile and good nature will be missed by everyone.

In High School he was on the wrestling team and after school he did Mui Tai boxing. He was involved in amateur fighting, something he loved at that time and was very enthusiastic about.

Joey’s lifelong passion was spending time outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, backpacking, and spending time outside with his family. An avid bow hunter, you often would find him and his daughter Taylee dressed in camo, ready to stalk whatever might be in season.

He was a great son, brother, companion and buddy to all who knew him.

He is survived by his dad Ken, brothers Kiefer & Gabriel, sister McKenzie, “Nana” Kathy Grow, “Grandpa” Dick Peters, and his lifelong partner April & daughter Taylee –the loves of his life.

He was preceded in passing by his mother Rebbeca, “Papa” Don Grow, Grandma Ruth Peters and his good friend, fishing

The Sentinel: Another concern is where the district board meetings have been held. Is it possible to conduct the public board meetings at the various school buildings, allowing more space and more public convenience?

Miller: I have not had the opportunity to meet with the board members yet, some of which are new to their positions. I look forward to working with the board and I appreciate their willingness to step up and serve their community. It is admirable! With that said, we can have a discussion about it. I don’t have a firm grasp on that issue yet, but I’m sure they will have some insights into it. And just as a reminder to the community, all our board meetings are live streamed and are also saved for later viewing on our website.

The Sentinel: The district’s enrollment has eroded over the past two years, impacting the amount in state school funding support. What do you plan to do to address that issue?

Miller: This issue of declining enrollment is affecting many districts around the state, along with South Lane. This is something I identified early in my research of the district. Without knowing all the

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& hunting partner, Dale Whitlock.

Joey leaves behind aunts, uncles and cousins who adored him dearly. He is also survived by an extended family of mentors who helped raise him to be a kind, thoughtful, compassionate, and caring young man.

Gone way too soon, his passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends and many lives of his community. We ask that you remember Joey not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived and the impact it had on the lives of those who had the good fortune of knowing him.

There will be a memorial service held at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

“Father, when my last hunt is over and I leave these woods behind

I would like to ask a favor if you would be so kind

That when I enter through the pearly gates and come into your glory land

Instead of the mansion you promised, how about just an old tree stand?”

details and the ‘why’, I am formulating plans to see what we can do to address this.

Plans could include things like: ensuring our programs are meeting community needs, working to build community relations and partnerships, supporting the greater community and efforts to bring families to South Lane, and doing what we can to have the best schools around so families come to South Lane and stay in South Lane.

The Sentinel: Gov. Kotek has issued an executive order banning student use of cell phones during class. Do you believe that order is against local control and how will you direct your administration under that order?

Miller: In my 22 years in education, now in my 13th year as a superintendent, I’ve seen how decisions at the state and federal levels often shape our work in schools. That’s not new, and we’ve always adapted as needed.

Regarding the executive order on student cell phone use, while I believe in the value of crafting local policies in collaboration with staff, students, families, and the school board, we now have clear direction from the state. We will follow that order. That said, there are still details to work through, and we’ll take the time to thoughtfully develop a local policy that reflects both the intent of the executive order and the

hams (12-14 lbs each), 36 cases of pancake mix, 6 cases of regular syrup, 6 bottles of sugar free syrup, 140 10oz cans of orange

needs of our school communities. Gathering input will be an essential part of that process.

The Sentinel: When it comes to student discipline, what is your approach to help the student, your teachers, and your principals, in reaching a positive solution?

Miller: My role in student discipline is to create a system-wide approach that supports students to make better choices, while also ensuring that students, teachers and principals feel supported and safe. I focus on building a culture of clear expectations and consistent responses across all our schools. That means providing training, resources, and guidance to our staff so they can lead with clarity and compassion, and backing our teachers when they set respectful boundaries in the classroom.

I also want every student to understand that mistakes are part of learning, and with the right support, they can grow from them. We all make mistakes... It’s how we learn, grow and respond to them that builds our character. Discipline is not just punishments, it is about accountability, relationship building and restoration.

Helping students grow to become successful adults and maintaining a safe school environment are high priorities.

The Sentinel: What is your overall message as

juice concentrate, 3 3lb cans of Folgers coffee (50 gallons of coffee served) Under his stewardship, the Miners Breakfast continues to flourish—welcoming hundreds of hungry people of all ages to the mountain with the unyielding belief that community traditions must be tended.

In the two decades before the pandemic, McDonald said the breakfast

Ellen Rose Sanders, age 93, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, passed away July 2 2025 Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

Ruth Else Veltin 96, of Dorena, Oregon passed away July 2 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

00:30: Assault, 800 block Whiteaker Ave.

09:39: Found property, 1200 block E. Main St.

10:57: Theft, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

12:22: Warrant service, Gateway/14th

19:09: Suicidal subject, 100 block Gateway Blvd.

19:31: Disturbance, 32000 block Rachel Rd.

the district moves forward to students, parents, teachers, school staff, and the community as our new Superintendent?

Miller: I am honored to be a part of South Lane. It is truly a wonderful place, and I look forward to working with our community to make our schools the best they can be. I have begun meeting staff, students and community members, and I have been impressed and inspired by the people and the spirit of South Lane.

The Sentinel: Feel free to add any other comments you might have.

Miller: I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming weeks and months. My door is always open, and I welcome your feedback and ideas as we embark on this journey together.

The education and future of our students is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration, commitment, and care from all of us. I am excited to be part of this work in South Lane.

BACKGROUND

The SLSD Board unanimously approved the hiring and signed employment contract with Miller during a special public meeting conducted Monday, March 31. The contract states Miller’s annual salary will be $187 500 Miller previously served as the Santiam Canyon School District Superintendent.

attendance averaged 850 per year and some years it was close to 1 000. He estimates in that 20-year period, they have served 68 000 pancakes. One year, a hungry young man took advantage of the all-youcan-eat deal and gobbled down a whopping 27 pancakes.

For an event steeped in tradition, members were disappointed when the

19:56: Welfare check, 200 block South P St.

20:24: Welfare check, 900 block Row River Rd.

20:31: Theft, 900 block Row River Rd.

21:04: Theft, 1100 block Hwy 99

21:46: Dog at large, 400

block E. Main St.

22:04: Welfare check, 900

block Row River Rd.

22:18: Reckless driving, R/ Sweet Ln.

22:23: Disturbance, 2100

block N. Douglas St.

22:39: Warrant service, 1900 block S. 6th St.

23:05: Disturbance, Rachel/ Hwy 99

SATURDAY, JULY 5

00:05: Suicidal subject, 300

block N. 10th St.

00:28: Wanted subject, 500 block E. Madison Ave.

01:11: Suspicious condition, 800 block E. Main St.

01:56: Warrant service, 400 block E. Main St.

07:44: Harassment, 1000 block Villard Ave.

08:09: Illegal dumping, 3300 block Row River Rd.

08:55: Citizen assist, 100 block Hwy 99

A district press release noted Miller “has worked as the Santiam Canyon District Superintendent since 2013. He brings a comprehensive 23-year background in education, having worked as an instructional assistant, special education teacher, principal, and superintendent. In addition, he serves as a leadership coach for school administrators and served as executive director for Oregon Connections Academy, the largest online K-12 charter school in Oregon.” Miller attended the University of Oregon and earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He then earned his Master of Science in Special Education from Western Oregon University and his Professional Administrator License from Portland State University. Miller was named Administrator of the Year by the Oregon Small Schools Association in the 2023-24 school year.

After the March 31 meeting, responding to questions from community members, the 48-year-old said he grew up in the Santiam Canyon, east of Salem. His fiancé, Jenny Kellogg, is a Eugene native, so he said he is very familiar with Cottage Grove and Lane County.

In his self-introduction at the meeting Miller said, “I know I have to have to earn the trust of the community, that’s my job, I

pandemic prevented the event from happening in 2020 and 2021. Last year, the advance team went up to Bohemia Saddle Park to set up camp and before they got too far along word came they had to evacuate the growing Lane 1 fire.

McDonald said they had food to feed 1 000 people so quickly pivoted and set up in the Cottage Grove High School parking lot. didn’t have enough time to publicize the change of location, but still the attendance was strong. Some diners mentioned they came because they always wanted to go but never made it up the mountain to enjoy it.

Any leftovers are served two weeks later at the Cottage Grove High School’s Old Schoolmates Reunion in Prospector Park. This year’s event will be August 1-2

Since 2018, Bradly Shepherd of Perfect Flavor, who is a club member and local musician, has

09:11: Alarm, 100 block N. 7th St. 12:37: Found dog, 200 block S. 16th St.

12:39: Welfare check, Main/12th

14:22: Agency assist, 400 block E. Main St.

14:39: Juvenile trouble, 100 block S. 10th St.

14:55: Welfare check, 200 block Hayes Ave.

17:08: Welfare check, 900 block Geer Ave.

17:32: Trespass, 1100 block Gateway Blvd.

22:14: Nuisance, 600 block E. Gibbs Ave.

23:02: Nuisance, Bangle Ct/22nd St.

SUNDAY, JULY 6

01:13: Alarm, 1500 block Gateway Blvd.

07:43: Drug activity, 2400 block E. Whiteaker Ave.

08:29: Warrant service, Main/12th 11:42: Disorderly subject, 1300 block E. Main St. 11:50: Fire, 100 block Hwy 99

11:55: Hit and run, River Rd/Birch

11:57: Fire, Hwy 99/N. Douglas St.

don’t just get (the job), it has to be earned.”

He added, “I always look back to my classroom days because it’s the most important part of what we do in education. It’s my role to support what’s happening with our kids in the classrooms. I want to come in and listen, learn, collaborate, lead, and do everything I can to support the schools in Cottage Grove and South Lane.”

Describing his leadership style he said, “My door is always open. I always take phone calls and emails about anything. So come find me.”

Between April and June Miller was to be involved in orientation activities in the district and community.

The search for a new superintendent began following the resignation of Dr. Yvonne Curtis in June 2024. Brian McCasline served as interim school superintendent during the process.

The SLSD Board meets on the first and third Mondays of each Monday. Work sessions are scheduled for 5;30 p.m. Regular sessions follow the work sessions. The meetings take place at the SLSD office at 455 Adams Avenue in Cottage Grove. Citizens may attend the public meetings in person or online via Zoom. To reach the SLSD office, call 541-942-3381 Reporter Cindy Weeldreyer contributed to this report.

provided live music to those in the waiting line and entertained them with a multi-genre playlist as diverse as the crowd itself.

“This is such a unique event that brings so many different people together in such an incredibly beautiful location,” Shepherd says. “It’s great to see people interacting with each other and having such a good time.”

McDonald said, “I look forward to seeing each and every person who braves the scenic drive up to Bohemia Saddle Park to enjoy our famous pancakes, ham, eggs, coffee and juice. There is no more of a pristine place to have breakfast than at 5,000 ft. in the park.” Follow the Bohemia Mining Days Festival online at cgsentinel.com and look for a special presentation about the festival in this edition of The Sentinel.

NEWS & VIEWS

‘Consequences

to essential transportation services are imminent’: Governor Kotek

STAFF REPORT

Gov. Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have announced the first wave of layoffs of state workers who deliver basic services to Oregonians.

The agency initiated 483 of an estimated 600 to 700 total layoffs Monday, July 7

A second wave of layoffs, pending any unpredictable winter weather, is currently planned for early 2026 absent legislative action to preserve Oregon’s transportation services. Both waves would constitute the largest layoff in the history of Oregon state government, according to a release from Kotek’s office.

Following the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session which concluded without passage of sufficient resources to fund ODOT’s budget, the Governor directed the state’s Chief Operating Officer, DAS Director Betsy Imholt, and the Chief Financial Officer, Kate Nass, to conduct a detailed review of ODOT’s reduction plan with ODOT Director Kris Strickler.

Kotek asked for a plan focused on decreasing the immediate impact to basic services for Oregonians and balancing personnel costs with materials costs and anticipated needs heading into the summer and fall seasons.

“Consequences to essential transportation services are imminent across the state,” Kotek stated in the release.

“This is not business as usual. These layoffs constitute an emergency in Oregon’s transportation system that will hurt every part of Oregon. While we sharpened our pencils to temper the pace of layoffs from one wave into two, there will not be enough workers to provide the level of response Oregonians rely on, whether it’s filling a pothole or clearing safe passage for evacuation when a fire strikes.

“This emergency was preventable, and we still have time to intervene. I have not and will not stop fighting for Oregonians who rely on us to keep our roads safe and people and products moving. Come winter, without a shared commitment to solve

this crisis from partners and lawmakers, Oregonians will be left out in the cold – literally.”

Among other adjustments, the current reduction plan temporarily mitigates the impact to basic services by vastly reducing purchases of materials like sand and deicer, delaying the replacement of aging vehicles, maintaining senior staff to protect irreplaceable expertise, and closing fewer maintenance stations, according to the release.

THE IMPACT

As early as this summer, the release states that Oregonians will see noticeable impacts to road maintenance and safety services.

With fewer crews and limited resources, ODOT will reduce or delay essential tasks like pothole repairs, pavement maintenance, and road striping. Vegetation management, including brush clearing and fire prevention work, will also be scaled back, increasing wildfire risk and reducing visibility along roads. Roadside litter pickup, striping and signage replacement, and graffiti and camp cleanups will occur less frequently, leading to a visible decline along state highways across the state. Planned and existing transportation and capital projects will be cancelled or delayed.

As winter approaches, Oregonians can expect slower and less frequent snow and ice removal, particularly in rural and mountainous areas where fewer staff will have to cover more miles of roadway. Deicing treatments will be scaled back, increasing the risk of icy roads and dangerous driving conditions. Drivers can expect longer and more frequent road closures. Some roads may close during storms if crews are not able to clear snow. With fewer staff, reopening those roads will take longer.

For the past two biennia, ODOT has been holding hundreds of positions vacant to manage available resources. In addition to the planned layoffs, these vacant positions will also now be permanently eliminated, according to the release.

The road to transportation funding

RANDY STAPILUS

Oregon Capital Chronicle

The debate over paying for transportation needs in Oregon may have paused with the end of the legislative session, but it is far from over.

Don’t be surprised if a special session emerges in the next few months, because the need for an upgraded transportation funding structure is real and obvious. But it would be an exercise in futility if agreements on how to make it work aren’t reached first. And months of research and drafting and statewide outreach were poured into proposals during the regular session.

House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, D-Tigard, for example, said: “I believe that people will die because we are not going to fund the broader transportation safety measures that our system needs. My ‘yes’ vote tonight (for a much scaled-down proposal) is because a ‘no’ vote is a vote not to pay for paving, not to pay for fault line striping, not to pay for filling potholes, not to pay for snow plowing. We have to protect these services.” A no vote prevailed anyway.

He wasn’t wrong, but what can be done?

A few thoughts, not really new, but needing re-emphasis.

First, look at how other states do it. Yes, Oregon more than most states likes to plow its own furrows, but useful lessons can be learned from elsewhere. And

every state has its own way of raising road money.

The most common funding principle is a “users pay/ users benefit” system, where drivers pay in relation to how much of the transportation system they use. Gas taxes and tolls would be examples, as would a feeper-mile system.

The Tax Foundation said in one report, “When we think of road funding, we tend to think of the taxes we pay at the pump. Gas taxes are largely used to fund infrastructure maintenance and new projects, but the amount of state and local road spending covered by gas taxes, tolls, user fees, and user taxes varies widely among states.”

One 2022 study puts Oregon toward the middle, 29th of the 50s states, adhering to that idea.

But user-based approaches are not the only answer, and by themselves may not be best. When the first transportation framework proposal was published this spring, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, remarked it, “represents multi-billiondollar tax increases that will burden hardworking families, many of whom are already struggling with the rising costs of living. If this package had been introduced during last year’s transportation road show, we would have heard loud and clear from Oregonians across the state that they cannot afford these types of hikes.”

We need a serious and broad discussion about

what revenue system would be best and fairest for Oregonians overall.

Second, consider if the rise in costs can be contained. Road construction has never been cheap, and costs have risen. Still, spending on road and bridge construction has had an extraordinary explosion.

Last fall the Federal Highway Administration reported that highway costs were rising at an annual rate of 9 6% — and that since the end of 2020, costs had risen by an incredible 71 5%. Oregon cannot be exempt from the trend, and the reasons are more than worth exploring.

Third, we need a broader, open review of ODOT.

Skepticism on the part of Republicans about how the massive influx of money would have been spent was a key element in their opposition to the funding proposals from Democrats.

ODOT does not, to put it gently, have a large happy cheerleading section around the state, which Republican legislators have noted sharply. Rep. Bobby Levy, R-Echo, for example, warned in legislative testimony that, “we can’t just keep asking Oregonians — especially those who are already economically vulnerable — to pay more into a system that hasn’t proven it can manage the resources it has.”

The complaints about ODOT do not come exclusively from outsiders. In an agency report published last September, mid-level managers were surveyed about

conditions and practices at the department described poor morale, a lack of communication and other problems.

A massive influx of money to the agency will prove a hard sell in some quarters. A serious and very public look at how the agency runs, and efforts to get it to run better, might generate some support. Finally, bringing Republicans more centrally into the process would help. For much of this session, Republicans were heavily involved and Republican leadership expressed optimism about the outcome. But as the session wore on, that sentiment seemed to fade. Given the historical record of transportation funding plans rarely if ever passing without bipartisan support, that ought to be a priority. Democrats could even start by asking Republicans to put their preferred options on the table as a first step.

There’s no easy or snap answer here. But broader thought processes and legislating could go a long way. https://oregoncapitalchronicle. com/2025/07/03/the-road-totransportation-funding/ Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

CGS25-153

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 25-73457 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by TESS FLECK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantor to EVERGREEN LAND

TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. DBA

SUPREME LENDING, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 11/20/2023, recorded 11/22/2023, as Instrument No. 2023-033613, in mortgage records of Lane County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: LOT 6 SPRUCE SUBDIVISION, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 68, PAGE 14, LANE COUNTY OREGON PLAT RECORDS, IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 2135 24TH ST FLORENCE, OREGON 97439 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 18-12-23-34-01200 1 1 115821Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86 752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 1 1/1/2024, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 11/1/2024

Total of past due payments: $10 786 61 Late Charges: $295 80

the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff’ quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $168 548 70 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 1:00 PM on 9/24/2025 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187 1 10, and pursuant to ORS 86 771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: Front Entrance to the Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86 778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86 778

The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503)946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. Dated: 5/15/2025 ZBS Law, LLP

By: Dirk Schouten, OSB #115153 Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4843972 07/16/2025 07/23/2025, 07/30/2025, 08/06/2025

CGS25-156

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Rebecca Cassada, the appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CURT EVERETT HOOVER aka EVERETT HOOVER, deceased, Lane County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB05852, has filed a Motion for an Order to Remove Lienholder from Car Title. The judge signed an Order on Motion for Alternative Service on June 16, 2025. Ann Hoover is the current lienholder on a 1968 Ford Mustang, VIN: 8R01C150288. Ann Hoover passed away on February 17, 2014 in Dexter, Oregon. Ann Hoover was the spouse of Curtis Hoover at the time of her death. All persons having interest in this matter, including the heirs of Ann Hoover, are required to file a responsive document or enter an appearance in the Lane County Circuit within 20 days of the first date of this publication in order to be heard in this matter. 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: July 16 2025. /s/ Rebecca Cassada, Personal Representative

CGS25-157 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LANE

Probate Dept. Case No. 25PB05682 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Bertha Salas Marion, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paula Duenas has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at 4915 NE 42nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97218, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights are 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 published on July 16, 2025 Paula Duenas, Personal Representative Lindsay Kearl, OSB #161313 Legacy Preservation Law Attorney for Personal Representative 4915 NE 42nd Ave. Portland, OR 97218 Tel. (503) 224-6611 Fax: (503) 224-8811 lindsay@mcvittie-law.com Published: July 16 2025

CGS25-151 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON LANE COUNTY No. 25CV32529

SUMMONS(Publication)

SHAUN FERGUSON, Plaintiff, vs LOUISE HARBICK; CECILE LYNCH; UNKNOWN

HEIRS OF CARL M. KEBELBECK and DENISE A. KEBELBECK; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 75426 WILLIAMS CREEK LOOP, COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON 97424 AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, Defendants. TO: Defendants You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint

NOTICES

filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636 The relief sought in the Complaint is to for adverse possession and quiet title to the following real property: 75426 WILLIAMS CREEK LOOP, COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON 97424 AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT. Date of First Publication:07/09/2025

Dated: June 25, 2025 /s/ Matthew Cleverley Matthew R. Cleverley, OSB #932359 Fidelity National Law Group 601 Union Street, Suite 3225 Seattle, Washington 98101 206-224-6003 Matthew.Cleverley@fnf. com Attorney for Plaintiff A-4846758 07/09/2025, 07/16/2025 07/23/2025 07/30/2025

CGS 25-155

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will hold a Public Auction on July 17 2025 at 11 a.m. at Simply Storage 79177 North River Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. The personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: Kathy Self D 08, Jennifer Merrill S 26, Emily Brantley C 13 Dean Turnbull Y 05, Angel Tracey Y 13. /s/ Bryan Hopkins, Simply Storage Manager

CGS25-149

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 25-73216 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by DAKOTA GRIESEL AND ANNA BLACK as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 6/18/2024, recorded 6/21/2024, as Instrument No. 2024-017120, in

mortgage records of Lane County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: LOT 53, RIVENDELL SECOND ADDITION, AS PLATTED AND RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 2007, RECEPTION NO. 2007-069140, LANE COUNTY DEEDS AND RECORDS, IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 3470 CABERNET LN EUGENE, OREGON 97404 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 1800471 / 1704102111000

Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86 752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/2024, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 9/1/2024

Total of past due payments: $44,800 22 Late Charges: $1 042 86 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $2 462 85 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $1,197 00

Total necessary to cure: $49,502 93 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff’ quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has

declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $684,954 46 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 11:00 AM on 9/12/2025 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187 1 10, and pursuant to ORS 86 771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: At the front entrance of the Courthouse, 125 East 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86 778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86 778 The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. Dated: 5/2/2025 ZBS Law, LLP Dirk Schouten, OSB#1 15153 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4842841 07/02/2025 07/09/2025, 07/16/2025, 07/23/2025

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COTTAGE GROVE:

COTTAGE GROVE FAITH CENTER

33761 Row River Rd.

541-942-4851

Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett

www.cg4.tv

Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Services: 10:00am

DELIGHT VALLEY

Church of Christ

33087 Saginaw Rd. East

541-942-7711 • Pastor: Bob Friend

Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium LIVING FAITH ASSEMBLY

467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612

Worship Services Sundays: 9a & 11a Youth Worship Sundays: 11a (all ages welcome) Mondays: 5:30p (6th-12th grades)

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP AND ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCHES

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

ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050

Rev. Lawrence Crumb

“Scripture, Tradition, Reason” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

CHURCH

820 South 10th Street

541-942-5213

Pastor: James D. Boram

Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am

Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40

Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

6th and Quincy

541-942-2373

Vacancy Pastor: Steven Spencer Sunday School and Adult

Education 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tuesday 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. TLC Groups tlccg.com

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

334 Washington 541-942-3033 Worship 10am umcgrove.org

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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

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 If your congregation would like to be a part of this worship directory, contact us

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