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10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL May 4, 2016 Sanders energizes Springfi eld crowd Greg Stocker Owner 25 years experience Driveway, Rock, Septic Pumping, BY JON STINNETT The Cottage Grove Sentinel NEW AND REPAIRS SENIOR DISCOUNT D emocratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to a crowd of thousands at Spring- fi eld’s Island Park on Thursday, a speech heard by many who made the trip up from Cottage Grove. Crowds began to gather early, some wait- ing hours before being admitted that morn- ing in a line outside the park that stretched for several blocks. Once inside, the crowd — a youngish group generally but not en- tirely — found a stage setup inside a grove of trees next to the Willamette River and cot- tonwood fl uff fl oating on a gentle breeze. Local political organizer Matt Keating got the event started with a rousing Shakespear- ean adaptation, “To Bern or not to Bern,” and Sanders himself showed up just after a phalanx of national news reporters at about 12:10 p.m. He pointed out that national polls show him faring better against Republican frontrunner Donald Trump than Sanders’ Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. While Sanders acknowledged that, “we must not have a Republican in the White House,” he made his own case as the “strongest Demo- cratic candidate” who “has the support of millions of independents.” Sanders said that it’s “hard to imagine anyone voting for the Republican agenda,” calling it a “fringe agenda” while adding that the Democratic party has “not been clear about which side it is on.” Residential and Commercial Licensed and Bonded CCB#70638 photo by Jon Stinnett Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses a large group of supporters at Springfi eld's Island Park. “You can’t be for Wall Street and working people,” he said, later adding that it’s “our job not just to revitalize the Democratic party, but to revitalize democracy.” To do just that, Sanders advocated for au- tomatic voter registration for all who reach the age of 18. He said his campaign is do- ing something unusual in that it is telling the truth, advocating the overthrow of the Citi- zens United Supreme Court decision that opened the door for less stringent campaign fi nance options. “We should not have to beg millionaires for money,” he said. Sanders called out the Walton family, owners of Walmart, urging them to “get off welfare and pay their workers a living wage.” He advocated investment “in young people in jobs and education, not incarcera- tion.” “Young people understand that they’re our future, and they want to be a part in helping to shape it,” he said, calling for tuition-free public universities. “This is not a radical idea, and it could be accomplished with one simple tax on Wall Street speculation,” he said. Among the crowd in Springfi eld were many Cottage Grove residents, especially young ones. Sixteen-year old Auna Ochoa later explained why Sanders holds such a powerful appeal among young people. “Because he’s our future,” Ochoa said. “He cares about what we think, and none of the other candidates seem to really care what everybody thinks.” Sanders will hope for the support of vot- ers young and old as he takes on Clinton in Oregon’s Democratic primary on May 17. “I was initially very skeptical as well,” said Councilor Mike Fleck. “But how many times has the County come here and talked to us about economic de- velopment? I’m cautiously opti- mistic. I’d like us to look at the collaborative aspect, because that’s what it’s going to really take.” County Economic Develop- ment Manager Sarah Means, 30th Annual Spring Rhododendron Sale May 8th thru May 15th known to many locals as Sarah Misejewski during her time as head of Cottage Grove’s Com- munity Development Corpora- tion, pointed out that lottery funds had been budgeted for the liaison position, described as a “bridge with the County’s rural partners” that would help those communities navigate county policies and processes. News- letters for rural communities and help with business recruit- ment were also mentioned. e v i t o m o t Au s e i t l a i c Spe PRACTICING THE ART OF TRANSMISSION REPAIR SINCE 1991 Manual & Automatic Transmission Repair Tune ups 30-60-90K Services Brakes, belts, hoses and cooling system services Muffl ers & Custom Exhaust Drive-train repair such as clutches, u joints and differentials All makes and models. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AFFORDABLY C OUNTY Continued from page 3A Cell: (541) 729-7779 “Please be patient with us as we defi ne this new position,” Means said. “What we’re look- ing for from you is a list of pri- orities from communities that need help.” Mohrisky stepped back up to the podium to tell the Council that the position Means recently left has not been fi lled, leaving budget space for the liaison po- sition. “What we’re proposing is not an increase, as we’ve already funded a position focused on the metro area,” he said. “That position will now be dedicated almost exclusively to partner- ing with rural communities, and over time, we hope we’re going to see a tangible difference in these partnerships.” WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “ NO MONKEY BUSINESS!” www.automotivespecialties.biz DUSTIN TULLAR & RUSS OWENS 541-942-8022 • COTTAGE GROVE Douglas G. Maddess, DMD FAMILY AND GENERAL DENTISTRY Brightening Lives One Smile at a Time “he Maple People” Rododendrons $12/plant or $120/dozen 5&7 gallon sizes - many available Evergreen Azaleas $7/plant or $70/dozen Japanese Maples 5 gallon size, $35/tree KELLEYGREEN NURSERY Open 9-4 daily 6924 Hwy 38 West, Drain 4 miles east of Elkton Tunnel Visit our “farm store” on Q Street just of of West Main in Cottage Grove Fresh locally grown vegetable plants, colorful annuals, herbs, geraniums, hanging baskets and much more. We carry a great selection of WAVE® petunias. At Pam’s we recapture our water and fertilizers for zero runof and we recycle our plastics. Energy curtains and automated systems mean we use less energy too. Nurseries! Always “GREEN” Open 9-5 Wednesday through Saturday Open 11-4 Sunday See our new website: douglasgmaddessdmd.com Shady Oaks Plants & Produce Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Giggles – Grins – Fine Wine – Food – Friends CHICK’S NIGHT OUT Friday May, 6th 5:30-Dark Get out of your coop and come “Free Range” Dinner served from 6:00-7 with shopping and live music By the Fret Boys We have a fun filled evening lined up just for the girls. Husbands are more than welcome. Enjoy some pampering, relax to music, have dinner in the garden and indulge in a bottle of wine from Saginaw Vineyards while lounging among the lovely flowers and plants. Then shop for Mother’s Day with a wide array of vendors to top off the evening We have many vendors who have arranged to stop by. We will offer Door Prizes. (Must be present to win) Dinner will be served in the garden under the Shady Oaks. Dinner - pasta with a variety of sauces, salad and a dinner roll. Beverages: Tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost will be $12.00 including your beverage. Scruptious desserts will also be available to purchase separately. *Reservations are recommended but not required. 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