COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL January 20, 2016
PeaceHealth
Foundation
Relations Spe-
cialist Jessica
Baker tells the
noon Rotary
club about the
hospital's
need and
fundraising ef-
forts for a new
mammograph
on Thursday.
PeaceHealth raising funds for mammograph
J
essica Baker, Foundation Rela-
tions Specialist for PeaceHealth
in Cottage Grove, gave a visual update
on providing state-of-the-art cancer de-
tection at the Rotary Club’s Thursday
meeting.
The present mammography machine
at PeaceHealth is 10 years old. It was
state-of-the-art at that time of its pur-
chase and is still a very fi ne, accurate
machine. However, Baker said replace-
ment parts will no longer be available
in the coming year, and it must be re-
placed with a much higher quality new
technology mammography machine.
Cottage Grove serves about 2000
women per year in cancer detection
through this technology. The machine
takes multiple images in slices. The
accuracy of results is greatly improved,
unlike 2-D images, which can overlap
and give false positive results. Three-
dimensional images reduce the risk of
false positives, which decreases the
need for tests such as ultrasounds and
biopsies. In addition, the new technol-
ogy increases the chances that cancer-
ous changes may be detected.
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A new three-dimensional mammog-
raphy machine has a hefty price tag of
$400,000, and the Foundation has al-
ready begun raising funds toward that
goal. The plan is to have the new ma-
chine in place October or November of
2016. Of course, this should benefi t
those in Creswell, as PeaceHealth also
has a clinic in that area.
For Cottage Grove and neighbor-
ing communities there is the demand
for approximately 5,000 mammogram
screenings per year.
photo by Don Williams
LORANE COUNTRY NEWS
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Raade, who is always deeply involved in the
Cottage Grove community, said that he needs
citizens of Cottage Grove to “remember that
this is your Chamber of Commerce. Citizens
need to tell us how we can do better business in
our community.”
As for the awards, the fi rst presentation came
from Worley, who presented the Junior First
Citizen scholarships. The award recognizes
volunteerism, community service and academic
excellence among the youth of Cottage Grove.
The runner up was Kale’a Galbreath behind
winner Eve Cornelius. Cornelius’ essay helped
win her the award that her older sister won three
years ago at the Chamber banquet.
South Lane School District Superintendent
Krista Parent then presented the Classifi ed Em-
ployee and Co-Certifi ed Employee of the year
awards. Classifi ed Employee of the Year went
to Diana Teixeira, the special education coordi-
nator at Cottage Grove High School.
“She’s loved and adored by students and
faculty alike and she’s all over place making
everyone’s life easier at the school,” said Parent
of Teixeira.
The Co-Certifi ed Employee of the Year
awards went to Debbie Taie and Peggy Lintu-
la.
Taie teaches third grade in Cottage Grove at
Bohemia Elementary School and has been for
the past 29 years. Taie is described as someone
“that has a level of patience and understanding
that allows her students to fl ourish.”
“Teachers don’t go into this profession for
awards or fame, but this is extremely satisfy-
ing,” said Taie. “Education has become much
more rigorous in the past 30 years, and I would
like to thank and encourage the city of Cottage
Grove to think of our children and our fami-
lies.” She fi nished by adding that “cities that
photo by Greg Lee
Gene O'Neil presented the Distin-
guished Service Award to Joe Raade.
value their children and young families stay
colorful and vibrant.”
Peggy Lintula shared the honor of the award
with Taie. Lintula has been in education for over
45 years and has been in the South Lane School
District for 35 of those years. She has taught
kindergarten and fi rst grade, but perhaps more
signifi cantly, Lintula founded a center called “A
Primary Connection” 25 years ago which was
established as the fi rst family resource center of
its kind in the state of Oregon.
Parent described the resource center as “a
place where parents and children reach their
potential.”
“As a mother of a 17 and 20 year old, I can’t
count how many times I’ve received council
and advice from Peggy,” said Parent.
The Distinguished Service Award was pre-
sented by 2014 recipient Gene O’Neil. The
award is chosen by local service clubs and is
given in recognition of signifi cant commu-
nity contribution. The award was given to Joe
Raade, who not only risks death and injury as
a member of South Lane Fire and Rescue, but
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here are several events this week and weekend
for everyone to consider. On Thursday, Jan.
21, Crow-Applegate-Lorane School Board meets at 7
p.m. after executive session in Applegate Elementary.
The School District needs budget committee members
to work with the board members on the District bud-
get. Those who would like more information and can
give three evenings can contact Lee Ann Hartwig. The
fi rst budget meeting is Thursday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Lorane Grange also meets this Wednesday at 7:30
p.m. There are several items on their agenda, includ-
ing the spaghetti dinner. The spaghetti dinner and
bingo evening is this Saturday, Jan. 23. Dinner starts
at 5:30 p.m. with bingo at 6:30 p.m. There will be
great food and fun for all ages plus a growing blackout
pot, all in Lorane!
For your information: This applies to all Loranians
— the prefi x 686 for Applegate and Crow Middle/
High School is currently not in use. The 935 prefi x
must be used.
The next half-day art class is Friday, Feb. 5. Stu-
dents will construct and decorate their own musical
instruments, then play them in a band. Music teach-
er Amy Humphreys will guide this session. Contact
Alyssa Shepherd at 541-556-8151 or malyssa2@yahoo
for scholarships or more information. Rebekah’s are
still collecting bottles and cans plus scrap metal. Lo-
rane Grange continues to collect pop tabs to turn in to
help those who need kidney dialysis. Turn those in to
any granger or call 541-942-5701.
The Lorane General Store and Deli has reopened.
Be sure to stop by and say hello plus have a bite to
eat!
A reminder to all talented community members in
Lorane: We need your talent for the annual talent show
in April. Every year, we hear exceptional talent. Also,
for all artists, we have displays of stationary talent in
the kitchen. Those are needed too. Please plan on this
and talk to Lil Thompson or Lisa Livelybrooks.
Douglas G. Maddess, DMD
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BY LIL THOMPSON
For the Sentinel
contributes and volunteers for events such as
Toys for Tots and community breakfasts at the
fi re station.
“I’m really humbled to be recognized by my
peers,” said Raade. “This room is full of people
that serve our community.” Before stepping
down from the podium, Raade fi nished with a
quote that read: “We can’t always serve every-
one, but everyone can always serve someone.”
The fi rst citizen award went to Paul Tocco,
who wasn’t present as he was at his daughter’s
recital during the dinner. Tocco owns and op-
erates Busters Main St. Café. In 2015, Mayor
Tom Munroe recognized Tocco for keeping up
the “Welcome to Cottage Grove” signs on the
North and South entrances of the highway. He
also provides free meals for Veterans on the
11th of every month.
Faye Stewart accepted the award on his be-
half. He told an anecdote of how Tocco would
guard playground equipment overnight during
the construction period, and when the National
Guard came in to assist, he invited the service-
men to be fed everyday for two weeks straight.
The fi nal award of the year was Business of
the Year. This award is given to a Cottage Grove
business for outstanding achievement in good
business practices and involvement in the com-
munity. This year the award went to South Lane
Wheels, a transportation service for senior citi-
zens. The business was established in 1982 as a
non-profi t. Over the past year, the business gave
approximately 17,300 one-way rides for senior
citizens and drove over 137,000 miles. Execu-
tive Director Ruth Linoz, Board President Gary
Manly and advisor Suzanne Huebner-Sannes
accepted the award on behalf of the business.
The Chamber Banquet ended successfully
(with a few hiccups and laughs along the way)
and the presentation was then closed by Direc-
tor Travis Palmer.
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