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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL July 1, 2015 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Wilson graduates from Valdosta State University Rachel Wilson of Creswell, Oregon, graduated with a Bach- elor of Arts, Psychology, from Valdosta State University dur- ing the 219th commencement ceremonies May 8-9 in the P.E. Complex. Wilson is one of nearly 1,200 students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the spring semester. Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of stu- dent life opportunities, and a close connection to the commu- nity. Valdosta State University offers more than 100 degrees, certifi cates, and endorsements at both the undergraduate and graduate level. 912 Project F IRE Continued from page 1A In addition, the U.S. Forest Service reported that the Bunker Hill Fire Complex was started by lightning on Friday and con- sists of one larger fi re called the Bunker Hill Fire and several small fi res all burning within the Umpqua National Forest. Hand crews and dozers constructed fi re line on the northeast portion of the Bunker Hill Fire on Sun- day. In response to the danger posed by the fi re, Bunker Hill, Inlet, and Crystal Springs Camp- grounds are closed to protect public safety, while Lemolo Lake Resort and the Forest Service Campgrounds at Poole Creek and East Lemolo remain open. Current restrictions and closure information is located at: http:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/umpqua “There’s more angst around wildlands than in the past,” Raade said, adding that the state of Or- egon is gearing up for major fi res that may occur simultaneously. He recommended the offi ce of the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s website at http://www.oregon. gov/OSP/SFM/pages/index.aspx for those who wish to stay up-to- date on Oregon’s fi res. Raade said a team of two to three fi refi ghters and one vehicle from South Lane Fire and Res- cue has been pledged to a Lane County Task Force to fi ght fi res. “They are prepared to deploy to Central Oregon for 72 hours, but it could last as long as a week,” he said. With regard to the upcoming July 4 holiday, Raade said there are no ordinances in Cottage Grove banning the lighting of fi reworks as long as those fi re- works are legal in Oregon; legal fi reworks are defi ned as those that do not explode, fl y into the air, travel more than six feet hor- izontally or 12 inches vertically from the point of ignition. These include cone fountains, cylindri- cal fountains, fl itter sparklers, ground spinners, illuminating torches, wheels, etc. As the holi- day approached, however, fi re offi cials sought to remind the public that possession or use of fi reworks on private, state, Forest Service and BLM land is illegal. most likely) to plan for increas- ing costs in a system that must deliver water to fi ll the City’s needs for generations to come. Which is, as you can imagine, not a popular stance to take where ratepayers are concerned. “Previous councils could have raised the rates, but they didn’t, because nobody wants to,” Boone said. “But that’s wildly unfair to future coun- cils. The system does us a disservice in that regard, and we’re the ones that take the heat for saying that we need to do it (raise rates).” The bottom line, then, is not necessarily a comforting one, as Boone illustrates: “Our utilities are pretty ex- pensive, and they’re going to continue to be expensive for the foreseeable future. But they’re not expensive because anyone’s doing something wrong or un- derhanded — they’re expensive because that’s what it actually costs to provide those services,” he writes. Those services — the delivery of clean, drinkable water when- ever one turns on the tap, in addi- tion to the timely removal of that water after it is used, water that is then treated and cleaned be- fore being reintroduced to local waterways — have undoubtedly boosted the standard of living in this country and this community. The reality of the costs required to provide these services is not simple or sexy, but for those who are interested, it’s great news that there’s a place to get a thought- ful, readable and comprehensive explanation of that reality. W ATER Continued from page 4A Dennis Linthicum, former Klamath Co Commissioner and publisher of “The Dirt Road Economist,” will speak at the next meeting of the Cottage Grove 912 Project on Monday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant, located at 401 E Main St. Linthicum will discuss the Convention of the States/Article 5. 11A For the City Council, the “least worst option” has thus far been an incremental increase in water rates over time (for a long time, VFW 4 TH OF JULY PICNIC & RAFFLE PICNIC: July 4, 2015 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the VFW (3160 Hillside Drive-CG) FOOD FOR SALE: BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs, Chips & Salads soft drinks, coffee & tea (No Alcohol, drugs or fi reworks allowed) MUSIC: The Country Classic Band, “Anderson Family & Friends” 12:30pm – 4:30 pm DEDICATION PROGRAM: 2:00 pm RAFFLE Over $2000. Worth of Donations To Give Away! Provided by the Merchants of Cottage Grove • Chest freezer with beef included donated by Brad’s Cottage Grove • A night’s stay at the Village Green • Dinners • Car Services • Massages • Gift Certifi cates • Golf • Health Club Workouts and much much more can be yours for just $2.00 per raffl e ticket 3 for $5.00 or 7 for $10.00 you do not have to be present to win the winner will be notifi ed by phone or mail All proceeds go to our Veterans Supporting Veterans Program J OYCE Continued from page 2A when our circumstances are not so enjoyable. Of course the enemy will throw up all the roadblocks he can…that’s just who he is. But with the Holy Spirit leading the way, you don’t have to get stuck in a diffi cult moment or season. Stay focused, determined and obedient and He will lead you through. That is the key…obedience. Work with the Holy Spirit. Yield to His guidance and don’t resist Him. 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