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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL February 24, 2016 F LY 11A B OND Continued from page 3A dio-controlled craft, known popularly as “drones,” has helped bring new passion to the pursuit. “We call these multi-rotors; the media re- fers to them as drones,” Goins said. “They’ve made fl ying so simple, so much easier than fl ying a helicopter. You can fl y them in your backyard or anywhere else. That’s what’s launched this new interest.” Goins showcased some of the maneuver- ability of a multi-rotor craft that includes a camera; with the use of a headset, its driver can view the craft’s fl ight from its point of view, and races are sometimes held in courses set up in gigantic stadiums. was later changed. Flyers from through- out the area reportedly attended the group’s fi rst fl y-in in 1986. These days, the club is interested in at- tracting a new generation of enthusiasts, according to member Marvin Goins, who spearheaded Friday’s Fun Fly. Drawing new blood is critical to the club’s future, and organizers said that the club has struggled with its numbers in recent years. In fact, its signature event, “Warbirds over the Pacifi c,” a gathering of those who fl y World War II replica airplanes, will not be held in 2016. Still, Goins said that a new class of ra- “Once you put on the goggles, you’re hooked in a heartbeat,” he said. On Friday, though, keeping the group well stocked in batteries seemed to be the biggest concern. “A lot of people fl y these in their living rooms, and they’re the el-cheapo variety,” Goins said. “But now they’re better and cheaper, which is very practical, because if it still fl ies, you’ll keep fl ying it.” More information on the South Lane RC Modelers can be obtained at its website, lo- cated at https://www.rcfl ightdeck.com/club. cfm?id=370. P ONIES Continued from page 3A “We feel strongly about how the music is tied to the history of this place,” Applegate said. “These songs are about the West of the imagination, and many of us are old enough to have gone to see the old cowboy movies.” The Ponies have opened the South Coast Music Festival, and Stutzman said the experi- ence found her back onstage at the historic Egyptian Theater in Coos Bay, where she performed for the fi rst time back in 1946. “We’ve been devoted to this harmony thing our whole lives,” Applegate said. “It takes work, and we rehearse every week.” “But we also love each other, and that’s really important, too,” Stutzman said. “Our families have been friends for over 150 years.” But how does Stutzman rec- oncile the historically strained past relationships between cow- boys and Native Americans? “A lot of these songs were written by people just trying to get by,” she said. “They’re about joy or sadness, and the exchange of energy between native and pioneer cultures is a special part of that blend.” worth of accumulated sediment. He said the largest fossil of a lion was recently discovered there, in addition to a fossilized el- ephant that showcased evidence that it may have been butchered by early human ancestors about a million years ago. About 6000 fossils of indi- vidual human predecessors have been discovered to date, Potts said, and stone tools are the calling cards of early humans. The ability to control fi re and use symbols to convey ideas are also hallmarks of human evolu- tion. “It’s a fi eld of constant dis- covery,” he told the crowd. “This exhibit offers us an opportunity to explore its milestones.” Potts spoke of other human- like ancestors whose ways of life became extinct long ago. “We’re the last bipeds stand- ing,” he joked, adding that our closest kin on earth today are primates. “This kinship with other forms of life is one of the hallmarks of evolution,” he said, adding that evidence of caring for others of the species and social responsi- bility are other hallmarks. Potts said that a special meet- ing held prior to last Wednes- day’s event specifi cally for clergy members boasted the best attendance the exhibit has experienced. He acknowledged that the subject of human evo- lution is diffi cult for some faith communities that believe that the earth is very young. “The real success in Cottage Grove started with the clergy tour of the exhibit,” he said. “Of all the places we’ve gone, we saw the broadest cross-sec- tion of faiths and denominations there.” About 20 clergy members attended the meeting, Barrell said, a meeting that was closed to members of the public. “The main goal was to hear what they have to say, to make sure people can hear one an- other,” Potts said. “It’s impor- tant for people to say what they think all of this means, even if they reject it.” On opening night, Ken Willis, who said he’s been a creationist since the early 1960s, rejected much of what he had heard. Willis, who attends CG Bible Church, said that “miracles are required” to explain the origin of life on earth, whether scien- tists believe it or not. “Evolution and the Bible don’t square,” Willis said. “The purpose of evolution is to get rid of God so they can explain things without him.” Willis acknowledged that artifacts have been discovered but stated that “the times they are assigning to them are outra- geous.” Willis said that the earth must be young because the Bible states that there was no death before man brought sin into the world. On Monday, Potts acknowl- edged that human evolution is a challenging subject and reiter- ated that the goal of the Smith- sonian exhibit was not to con- vince those who held differing beliefs. “But this stuff is real,” he said, “and it’s one of the most vibrant fi elds of science. In Cottage Grove, we found a tremendous curiosity and understanding fused with deep religious com- mitments.” The exhibit will be housed at the Cottage Grove Library until March 12. Related events still to come include a meeting of the Cottage Grove Wisdom Seekers on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and a cave painting class from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday. E XHIBIT Continued from page 1A humanity, and if attendance fi gures alone are any indica- tion, it’s a conversation that was joined by many in Cottage Grove last week. Pete Barrell, Cottage Grove’s Community Services Coordina- tor and the person responsible for writing the grant that made this town one of only 19 stops for the exhibit nationwide, said Monday that 1855 people had visited the exhibit in its fi rst week here, with over 400 at- tending fi ve related events held Wednesday and Thursday. “There was an endless stream of people,” Barrell said. “It was fantastic.” On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Potts detailed a few discoveries that have helped inform the scientif- ic understanding of the subject in recent years, though he added that humankind’s understanding of itself has of course been in- formed by religion, philosophy and ethical questions, in addi- tion to scientifi c inquiry. “It’s the conversation that matters,” he said. Potts spends much of his time in southern Kenya sift- ing through thousands of years Continued from page 1A item. Safety and security up- grades are slated to include new fi re and security systems and security cameras in all schools. Maintenance projects include new roofs at Dorena School and Lincoln Middle School; paint and exterior work at Lincoln and Dorena; a new heating/cooling system at Bohemia Elementary; electrical upgrades at Bohemia and window and siding work. Network upgrades are slated to replace some computer systems approaching 15 years of age. Renovations to the pool would include its piping and pump systems, heating and cooling and dehumidifi cation systems. Plans to relocate Kennedy High School to the former Delight Valley School site are included, as are plans to turn the current Kennedy facility into an early learning center. Reusing the current Harrison site involves keeping the gymnasium and kitchen facility there for pos- sible community use and razing the rest of the site. “Other costs” includes furnishings, permits and fees, development costs and surveying. Not everyone gathered at the meeting approved of all aspects of the plan. Three speakers dur- ing the public comment period spoke out in favor of additional renovations to the pool. A letter written by Rhonda Chambers and read aloud indi- cated that she believes the pool is “in major need of more up- grades than what is proposed by the bond.” Former Board mem- ber Joe Raade said that he re- gretted retiring from the Board a year ago, as he would have cast a ‘no’ vote for the bond. The pool needs to be upgraded to be competition-sized, he said (cur- rently, the pool is 33 1/3 yards long, too long for competitions that require a 25-yard swim length.) “My kids feel like second- class athletes in the District be- cause they don’t have a compe- tition playing fi eld,” Raade said. “I don’t understand how we can’t get there.” According to Monday’s pre- sentation, the new Harrison building is slated to be about 83,500 square feet in size and accommodate 600-650 stu- dents. It would primarily face Taylor Ave., would be two sto- ries tall and feature a separate bus area and covered play area. Kindergarten classrooms would be located on a sort of sub-cam- pus that connects directly to the early learning center, and classrooms will be grouped around common areas in con- tained “learning communities.” Still, the architects called their preliminary plans a “very con- ceptual design.” Parent told the Board that the planning com- mittee had arrived at a $45 mil- lion total cost estimate and then pared its list down to projects that could stay under the $2 per $1000 property value threshold. Additionally, the passage of Senate Bill 447 has allocated $125 million in funds for dis- tricts that secure bond levies this year and next year, with school districts eligible to receive be- tween $4-8 million. South Lane appears fourth on a waiting list for priority to receive $4 million to put toward the bond, which would be over and above the $35-plus million bond total. “It’s not guaranteed that we’ll receive that money, but we are very confi dent,” Parent said, adding that many districts ap- pearing above South Lane on the priority list do not seem pre- pared to pass their bonds. Discussion on Monday in- volved whether most or all of the $4 million could be put into renovating the pool, with var- ied responses among the board members. Architect McCracken, however, stated that a process of due diligence could be followed to best determine how to use the funds, and from the audience, Laurie Hammond stated that passing the bond fi rst was of the utmost importance. Parent then read the ballot title and summary of the bond that will be given to Lane Coun- ty Elections this Friday, and the Board voted its approval. The bond’s Political Action Com- mittee will now get to work se- curing the 3000 or so ‘yes’ votes the District believes it will need to pass the bond, and canvassing of neighborhoods by supporters is scheduled to begin Saturday. Cottage Grove Sentinel presents... $ 5 1 y l n O s i e e F y r t En Open to Pets of South Lane Co. Residents Half of your entry will be donated to the Humane Society of Cottage Grove which provides spay and neuter assistance to low income families in South Lane County. E R O T S R E WINTER HOURS: T HURSDAY , F RIDAY & S ATURDAY 10 AM -4 PM For Drop-off appointments, after hours, call the offi ce We need volunteers for the ReStore ~ a few hours each month! Will you help? To enter your pet, simply send a photo (no computer printouts please) along with the coupon below and $15 by Thursday, March 10, 2016 to Cottage Grove Sentinel, PO Box 35, 116 N. 6th Street, Cottage Grove, OR. 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