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‘There are so many lessons we can learn [from owning a pet], and it helps us to be better humans’ budget that the community’s 1st Avenue Shelter has now, even with the support of Greenhill, which took over running it after county and city funding cuts. “They’re very essential. This was my chance to stick my SLUG queen nose into it,” Van Flandern says. She thought the storytelling event would be the best fundrais- er, naming programs such as Sto- ryCorps and public radio’s “This American Life” as examples of engaging mediums of storytelling. In addition to other local per- sonalities, Jordan Kent, former UO football and basketball player, is “excited to help out.” “There are so many lessons we can learn [from owning a pet], and it helps us to be better humans,” JORDAN KENT H O S T O F TA L K I N ’ D U C K S 0 N C O M C A S T says Kent, who is also the son of for- mer UO men’s basketball coach Ernie Kent. Jordan Kent will tell stories of his long-haired miniature dachshund, Waffl e, who makes him “so happy.” Since he became a pet owner three years ago, he has been looking to get more involved with pet responsibility and activism, and is looking forward to sharing his story. Other speakers include standup co- median Andy Andrist, Register-Guard reporter Serena Markstrom and com- edy DJ Jen Meyer. A full list, from co- medians to an EW writer, can be found on Greenhill’s website at wkly.ws/1la. Dog Tales start at 7:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 24, at Cozmic, 199 W. 8th Ave; $13 Adv., $15 door. — Jordan Tichenor POLLUTION UPDATE Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has followed up on the warning letter it sent to Vivian Rooke of Scott Township, Penn., on July 9 (EW 8/1, goo.gl/b9TTLo) concerning Rooke’s failure to have a legal septic system at property owned by Rooke at 81251 Lost Creek Road in Dexter. DEQ’s July warning letter followed three separate Lane County letters over the course of the last year to which the county did not receive any replies. EQ’s most recent action took the form of a pre-enforcement notice sent to Rooke on Oct. 7, and the matter is being referred to DEQ’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement for formal enforcement due to Rooke’s failure to respond to DEQ. Doug Quirke/Oregon Clean Water Action Project Whatever-the-weather. City-biking Gear Full fenders, bright & flashy lights, rainproof packs, warm & dry gloves, rain jackets & pants, shoe & helmet covers, reflectives… WHICH PURCHASE COULD BE ON US? Visit us! facebook.com/arriving.by.bike ÓÇäxÊ7>iÌÌiÊ-ÌÊUÊx{£°{n{°x{£ä qÀÊ££qÇ]Ê->ÌÊ£äqÈ]Ê-ÕÊ£Óqx BUY - SELL - TRADE ANY OF THEM. We will cover one randomly selected Northwest Visa Card transaction each week, up to $500 value. Will you be this week’s lucky member? 5th Ave east of the train station Buff aloExchange.com #iFoundThisAtBX www.nwcu.com Check Facebook for the latest winners. Offer ends 12/31/13. All loans subject to approval. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice and may vary based on creditworthiness. Visit our website for more information on rates, fees, and other cost information, as applicable. If you would like to enter to win up to $500 without opening or using a credit card account with us, please fi ll out a 3x5 card with your information and drop it off at the nearest Northwest Community Credit Union branch. eugeneweekly.com • October 24, 2013 9
