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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 18, 2015 Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at Sentinel stories from 40 and 80 years ago Nov. 15, 1945 Nov. 22 declared as Thanksgiving Nov. 20, 1975 Expanded fi re service means stations that add more dollars Acting Governor Howard C. Belton yesterday proclaimed Nov. 22 as Thanksgiving Day, asking Oregonians to resolve themselves to the “peaceful tasks of rebuilding and reconstruction.” Belton also suggested that we “thank God to- gether that right has prevailed over might in the great struggle.” The text of the proclamation: “Among the fi nest traditions of our country is that of the annual ob- servance of Thanksgiving day. It has its roots in the earliest history of the nation, and it was fi rst pro- claimed by one of our greatest presidents, Abra- ham Lincoln. The custom of proclaiming it has a day for giving thanks and for rededication to the tasks of citizenship has grown and strengthened ever since. “This year there is a special cause for giving our humble thanks to Almighty God.” “The most terrible war in the annals of mankind is over.” “Our sons and daughters are returning to their homes and can look forward to becoming useful citizens in a world at peace.” “The battles are won, the guns are still. And free men can again walk upright without fear.” The new "deck gun" on Cot- tage Grove's fi re engines can deliver 1,000 gallons of water per minute. POLICE BLOTTER 5A Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 Nov. 11 Animal Neglect and Abuse, Prospector Pk. A reporting person at the sta- tion advised of a male subject abusing a dog at the location. The subject was throwing things at him and trying to throw him into traffi c. The suspect was de- scribed as a tall and older man wearing a camo jacket and had a bike “with lots of stuff.” Of- fi cers contacted the subject and reprimanded the subject, who then complied. No injury to the dog was observable. Nov. 12 ATL Information, citywide An attempt to locate a red Ford Ranger was issued. The vehicle was found with a full tank of gas with keys in the ve- hicle and possible damage to the front. The truck had chrome wheels and a black tool box in the back. A yellow Australian shepherd was in the vehicle when it was stolen. Theft, Cherry Ct. A reporting person advised that 26-inch tirs and rims with disc brakes were taken from a bicycle while parked at the loca- tion. The theft occurred earlier in the afternoon and the value of the stolen equipment is esti- mated at $300. Nov. 13 Missing Adult, Brice Crk. A caller advised of a male subject that walked into his yard and then advised that his girl- friend was lost in the woods. The caller was transferred to the Lane County Sheriff’s Offi ce. B IKEWAYS Continued from page 1A highlights the use of the state’s 12 offi cial Scenic Bikeways, of which Cottage Grove’s Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway was one of the fi rst eight commis- sioned in Oregon (and one of the fi rst in the nation) back in 2012. Back then, a consultant hired to facilitate a meeting outlining what the bikeway could mean for Cottage Grove’s economy, Scott Bricker, said the designa- tion could be “really big from a marketing standpoint,” and by the look of numbers prepared for the recent study, it appears that Bricker was correct. According to the study, cy- clists visiting Cottage Grove last year contributed almost $1.4 million to the local econ- omy, and those contributions add up to the equivalent of 18 additional jobs here. The ma- jority of that money was spent on accommodations and food, with retail purchases totaling $602,000 and arts and entertain- ment spending at $20,000. The tally of 8400 visitors last year places the Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway at number four in terms of ridership among the 12 bikeways, a fi gure that impressed Cottage Grove City For life insurance, call a good neighbor. Manager Richard Meyers, who sits on a Travel Lane County committee related to promot- ing the bikeways statewide and beyond. The list was led by the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, which Meyers re- cently pointed out to the Cot- tage Grove City Council as the bikeway nearest the population centers of Portland. Next were the Tualatin Valley and McKen- zie Pass Scenic Bikeways, with 12,200 and 11,300 riders last year, respectively. By far, the majority of riders enjoyed the bikeways alone or with friends, though organized cycling events contributed an- other 1900 riders and group tours added another 1800. As is the case with many of the bikeways, most riders of the Covered Bridges Scenic Bike- way came there for a day trip as opposed to an overnight stay, though those who stayed over- night understandably spent more money during their visit. Most planned their ride ahead of time, and a majority traveled between 100 and 200 miles to get to Cot- tage Grove for their ride. When they got here, over half spent their time in commercial lodg- ings, with campgrounds and RV parks rating second at over 37 percent of overnight stays. The majority of riders came here during the hot months of July and August. According to Meyers, the study points out the positive im- pact the Scenic Bikeway has on Cottage Grove’s economy and tourism, while also raising ques- tions of how the City and other organizations can promote the ancillary benefi ts of the Bike- way through promotions like the Chamber of Commerce’s Bridges and Beyond campaign, which markets the Bikeway to a statewide audience. He said Travel Lane County wants com- munities to ask questions of the riders, such as what they en- joyed about their visits and what CITY BEAT Call me and I’ll help you choose the right life insurance for you and your family. We put the life back in life insurance. Matt Bjornn ChFC, Agent 1481 Gateway Blvd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Bus: 541-942-2623 matt@bjornninsurance.com Leaf pickup began Broken water main repaired Monday communities can do to enhance them. Meyers said riders of the Cov- ered Bridges Scenic Bikeway have indicated a desire to see more “fi x-it” stations for bicy- cle repairs, in addition to more availability of public restrooms. Cyclists routinely list automo- bile traffi c as the least desirable aspect of any ride, and Meyers said Cottage Grove’s bikeway, which is free of car traffi c and has just upgraded safety features to protect riders at intersections, stands out for that reason. Mey- ers added that the study does not take into account the day-to-day ridership of locals who use the bike path as a means for trans- portation, making it a multi-pur- pose attraction. Paul Tocco, owner of Buster’s Café downtown, sees a lot of Cottage Grove visitors in his business, including cyclists. “There are a ton of them, al- ways,” Tocco said, though he added that many local busi- Selections from the City of Cottage Grove's Friday Update of Highway 99 that serves the remainder of the service con- nections in the area. ™ State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI), State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI), 1311000 Bloomington, IL 6 -day weather forecast Cottage Grove’s Public Works Department began collecting residential leaves from city streets on Monday and will continuing through this Friday, Nov. 20. Leaf collection will resume Dec. 14-18 and continue Dec. 28-31. Those seeking specifi c tips on leaf placement in streets and other safety considerations can review the Leaf Pickup Brochure on-line at www.cot- tagegrove.org or call (541) 942- 3349 to request a copy of the brochure. This is a free service to city residents. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Pub- lic Works utilities crew repaired a broken water main beneath in Highway 99 near the Koffee Kup restaurant. This is a six- inch cast iron water line that the City said had developed a crack completely around the pipe. The utilities crew was able to install a repair clamp to strengthen the pipe and stop the fl ow of water before it became a “gusher”. This particular water main dates from the 1960s and only has six service connections, one of which is the wastewater treatment plant. There is an alternate 12-inch water line that is located under the sidewalk, on the west side THURSDAY Nov. 19 FRIDAY Nov. 20 46° | 50° 38° | 49° Rain Poss. 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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AFFORDABLY WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “ NO MONKEY BUSINESS!” www.automotivespecialties.biz DUSTIN TULLAR & RUSS OWENS 541-942-8022 • COTTAGE GROVE nesses don’t see a lot of those visitors and they could see more with more facilities in place to cater to cyclists. “A lot of bicyclists come here and then leave because there’s no infrastructure in place for them,” he said. “There aren’t even water stations, and there’s really no place to safely park a bike. Their bikes are expensive, and they don’t want to leave them unguarded.” Tocco said many cyclists sit in the front of his restaurant to watch their bikes parked out- side, though if they’ve driven here and can keep their bike on their car, they tend to stay lon- ger. In addition, he said a lot of cyclists visit Cottage Grove on Sunday, when many downtown businesses are closed. “It’s defi nitely one of the big draws in the area,” he said. “Bike traffi c is huge, but we could do more.” Young Adult Services Symposium Cottage Grove librarians An- gela Arena and Valarie Johns attended the YALSA Young Adult Services Symposium in Portland this past weekend. YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) is a divi- sion of the American Library Association whose mission is to strengthen library services for teens. The Symposium is their annual conference, which consists of educational work- shops, technology training, author events, professional development and networking opportunities with other librar- ians from all over the country. Arena and Johns reportedly re- turned full of ideas for new teen programs and author events. They also brought back almost 20 free new books, most signed by the authors, for the library’s circulating and professional collections. This is the fi rst time that this conference has been held in Oregon. Book Club for Kids The Cottage Grove Public Library will host its next Book Club for Kids this Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The group, which is meant for fourth to sixth-graders, will be discussing “The Fairy-Tale De- tectives” by Michael Buckley. Light giveaway On Thursday, Dec. 3 from 3-6 p.m., Lane Transit District will be giving away free bike, walk or skate lights (while they last) at Bohemia Park. Cottage Grove American Legion Post #32 Raffl e to support the Cottage Grove Scholarship Program 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED SPORT WAGON 4D Automobile is generously provided by Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet $2.00 EACH OR 6 FOR $10.00 (only 4,800 tickets to be sold) Purchase Tickets at Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet, Best Little Print House, Cottage Grove Sentinel or call Scott at 541-337-9486 Th e drawing will be held on 1/12/2016 at the American Legion Post 826 W. Main, Cottage Grove, OR
