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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL September 23, 2015 Wiener race returns PeaceHealth CG recognized nationally T Cottage Grove Community Medical Center ranks among nation's top hospitals I t was a day of celebration for Peace- Health Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. The hospital has been na- tionally recognized for its service, and it hosted a celebration of recognition to the hospital and its staff on Wednesday, Sept. 16. During the third quarter of 2014, which is the most recent reporting period, QUEST Performance partner Theresa Phipps placed PeaceHealth Cottage Grove’s Inpatient Unit in the top two percent nationally for Patient and Family Engagement scores. Cottage Grove nursing leaders were asked to share Rural Hospital Best Practices for Patient Experience with other QUEST hospitals. Chief Administrative Offi cer Tim Her- rman credits the nursing staff for their pres- 3A Photo by Sam Wright CAO Tim Herrman presents the hospital's awards to department heads. tigious recognition. “It really comes down to what goes on at the bedside,” Herrman said, “were our nurs- es and caregivers responding in a timely manner, and was the patient satisfi ed with the quality of care they received while they were with us.” Herrman has been working in Cottage Grove for the past year on his second “tour” at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove. In June, national magazine for hospital business news and analysis “Becker’s Hos- pital Review” named PeaceHealth Cottage Grove in the 100 best community hospitals for 2015, one of three from Oregon to make the list. The other hospitals from Oregon were Asante Rogue Regional Medical Cen- ter in Medford and Salem Hospital in Sa- lem. President of Hospital Services Rand O’Leary credits this award to the commu- nity of Cottage Grove. “It’s true that who we hire is the key to achieving these service recognitions, but we also have a community that loves this hospi- tal,” O’Leary said. “The people in this Please see HOSPITAL, Page 11A Cottage Grove man survives Alaska plane crash A photo courtesy the Associated Press This aerial photograph shows the wreckage of the fl oat- plane that crashed near Iliamna, Ak. last week. 23-year old Cottage Grove man survived the crash of a plane on its way to a fi shing trip in Alaska last week, a crash that killed three of the plane’s other passengers. The Associated Press reports that 23-year old Robert West- brook was listed in fair condi- tion after the Tuesday, Sept. 15 crash of a fl oatplane near the small town of Iliamna, located southwest of Anchorage. West- brook is a 2010 graduate of Cot- tage Grove High School. According to the AP, the plane belonged to Iliamna’s Rainbow King Lodge; its pilot was iden- tifi ed as John Furnia of Coving- ton, NY. Killed in the accident were James Fletcher of Clovis, Ca- lif., Tony DeGroot of Hanford, Calif. and James Specter of Shavertown, Penn. Westbrook was listed in fair condition fol- lowing the wreck; other survi- vors were Rodger Glaspey and Robert Dingler of Fresno, Calif., David W. Wood of Westches- ter, Penn.; Seth J. Hofl and, 25, of Bountiful, Utah; and Justin L. Schillaci, 27, of Greenville, Penn. The National Transportation Safety Board’s Chief in Alaska, Clint Johnson, said it is still too early to speculate on a cause for the crash and that an investiga- tion is ongoing. he wieners are back. Once arguably the most action-packed event in Cottage Grove’s annual calendar, the Wiener Dog Races and Pet Fest has returned from a one-year hiatus and will begin at 10 a.m. at Coiner Park this Saturday, Sept. 26. Last held in 2013, the race — which pits diminutive Dachs- hunds against each other in a mad dash — took a year off due to waning volunteer availability. Previously organized by Cot- tage Grove’s Board of Realtors, the event is now put together and will raise funds for Cottage Grove Area Habitat for Human- ity. Organizer Celia Gowing said the Board of Realtors previous- ly chose two non-profi t organi- zations to receive funds raised by the race, and as those non- profi ts typically aided efforts to provide housing and youth op- portunities in the community, Habitat for Humanity is a good fi t to continue the event. The featured races won’t be- gin until 1 p.m., but there’s a full schedule of events that Gowing said are aimed to include pet owners who aren’t wiener dog parents. A costume contest for all dog breeds begins at 10:30 a.m., and a doggy talent contest for all breeds follows at 11:30. A photo contest that’s open to all pets begins at 12:30 (orga- nizers say that photos, not pets, should be brought to the park for the contest). The fi nal race time is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wiener dog owners are allowed to bring a favorite toy to encour- age their contestant, but no food is allowed in the racetrack. Those interested in more in- formation can email cgpetfest@ gmail.com or call 541-953- 1351. 'Fiesta' planned for Art Walk F iesta Cultural is a county- wide initiative hosted by Lane Arts Council to celebrate Latino arts and culture, empha- sizing the many Latino artists in Lane County and increase opportunities for integration of Latino individuals into the broader community. It will also be the theme of Cottage Grove's Downtown Art Walk this Friday, Sept. 25 from 6-9 p.m. Cottage Grove Art Walk is the fi nal of four Lane County Art Walks to celebrate Fiesta Cultural. During this special Art Walk, Ballet Folklorico Tlanese, a traditional Mexican dance troupe, will be performing at the Opal Center for Arts and Education. At the All-America Square, Orquesta La Combi- nación with Xavier Tavera from Havana Cuba will be playing salsa music, and the Seventth and Main St. intersection will be blocked off for salsa dancing on the street! Fresh, homestyle tamales will be available for purchase at the square, while beautiful educational art panels will be displayed along Main Street to celebrate Latino arts and culture. Complimentary treats, tast- ings, and live music accompa- ny visitors throughout the Art Walk, a free event. 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