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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL June 29, 2016 Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at a Sentinel story from 30 years ago June 25, 1986 Governor's Cup draws 226 riders to CG Some 226 BMX riders from Or- egon and other WEsetern states stopped off in Cottage Grove Satur- day afternoon to participate in the third leg of the annual Oregon State Governor’s Cup. Of those entrants were 10 local riders who placed in the top three at the Todd Kephart Memorial BMX Track. One of those 10, Devon Hand, not only captured his fi ve-and-under class on Saturday, but won that cat- egory for the three-day even to earn one of several Governor’s Cups. Among the other local placers were: Travis Aldrich, third in 13 Novice; Joe Work, second in 13 Expert; Kevin Kofoid, third in 14 Intermediate; Jeff Thompson, fi rst in 14 Expert; Roger Ladd and Bruce DeLong, second and third, respectively, in A Pro Money; Mike Winston, third in 13 Cruiser; Sophie Raade, third in eight-year-old girls; and Stacia Thompson, second in nine-year-old girls. Disturbance, S. 8th St. A complainant advised that there were approximately 15 teens that showed up at her house in three separate vehicles threat- ening to beat up her daughter and to kill the complainant. The subjects didn’t leave the public streets. June 21 Harassment, Main St. PD A complainant advised that her and her son were delivering papers when a male in a green car chased her son down the road. The complainant drove straight to the police depart- ment. Criminal Mischief, Jason Lee Rd. A caller advised that there were multiple BB holes in a dog food dish and in the back wall of her residence. The offi cer on scene advised that there was one small hole in the dog dish and several small dents in the side of the house. The case was taken for criminal mischief. On June 1, the City launched an online bill pay system that allows utility customers access to their utility account online. Nathan Singer of Eugene went on to win the 6-year-old Expert clsas at the Todd Kephart Memorial BMX Track on Saturday. Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 Agency Assist, I5 South Oregon State Police and Lane County Sheriff’s offi ce were pursuing a vehicle on the inter- state and requested spikes to be laid at mile post 174 and 172. Suspicious Subject, S. Gate- way Blvd A reporting person advised that a male driver appeared to pass out while driving, running over a curb and into blackberry bushes. The subject was taken into custody for reckless driv- ing and unlawful possession of marijuana. June 22 Shoplifting, E Main St. A reporting person advised that a male subject attempted to leave the store with a case of Corona beer, possibly for three juveniles. The offi cer contacted the complainant for further in- formation and fi led the case as theft, valued at $26.89. From the City's Friday Update There are several options for payment online as well as the ability to look up account histo- ry since 2013. The system also allows the customer to request their bill be emailed to them, rather than having a paper bill sent in the mail. Those seeking 6 -day weather forecast THURSDAY June 30 FRIDAY July 1 52° | 83° 53° | 83° Sunny Sunny SATURDAY July 2 SUNDAY July 3 59° | 83° 54° | 85° Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy MONDAY July 4 TUESDAY July 5 55° | 85° 55° | 86° Sunny GARAGE SALE Fri-Sat 8am-3pm 1990 Pleasant View Dr. Collectibles, household, glass cases, store fi xtures and much more! SHOP SALE Sat. only 8am-3pm 31136 Gowdyville Rd. Tools, hardwood lumber, various equipment and truck parts. CITY BEAT Online bill pay update Sunny Cottage Grove Sentinel www.cgsentinel.com June 23 Criminal Mischief, Douglas St. A caller advised that his ve- hicle was egged as he drove past the location. The complainant said that he could direct which house it was and has the sus- pect’s information. Ambulance, Coiner Park A caller by the name of Jen- nifer reported that a 12 year old female was stuck in the infant swing at the park. Her legs were swollen, preventing her exit from the swing. The caller was transferred to Central Lane dis- patch. June 24 Suspicious Vehicle, Whiteaker GWP A caller at the Opal center advised seeing a red car driv- ing around with their fl asher on. Subjects got out of the vehicle and were checking the front door to see if it was still open. The caller advised that cowork- ers stated they vehicle was seen doing the same thing to other to participate in the online bill system or request an electronic bill can visit the City’s webpage at: www.cottagegrove.org. If anyone needs assistance accessing their account infor- mation or needs more informa- tion about the system, contact the Finance Department at City Hall, (541)942-3346, or come in and we will be happy to help you use this new service. For our customer’s convenience we have created a kisok that you can use to sign-up while at the offi ce. During just the fi rst 22 days of implementation, the City says it had 266 customers make payment online, approximately seven percent of its customer base. bars in the area. June 25 Property seized, Main St. PD A complainant walked into the lobby to voluntarily forfeit his rifl e for safekeeping. The reporting person advised po- lice that he is with his South Lane mental crisis worker. Af- ter having suicidal thoughts, the complainant wanted to have the weapon out of his residence while he is in crisis. Harassment, N. 8th St. A complainant advised that the neighbor in the area has placed cameras on city property that are recording his residence and in his bathroom. Criminal Mischief, Harrison Ave. A complainant advised police that a subject ran over her hus- band’s quad copter drone. The offi cer on the scene attempted to locate the driver and said he would return the next day for further information. @ Cottage-Grove-Sentinel Trapped heat is deadly to garden pests BY KYM POKORNY OSU Extension Service Pests of all kinds plague plants relentlessly throughout the summer season. Many gar- deners would rather not turn to chemicals as a solution. One option is soil solarization - a fancy term for a simple way to combat plant diseases, insects and weeds when the weather warms. The method requires stretch- ing transparent plastic sheeting over moist, tilled soil during the warmest and sunniest months of the year. As the clear plas- tic traps the heat of the sun, it changes the soil in physical, chemical and biological ways. Under plastic sheeting, the top few inches of soil can be as much as 20 degrees warmer than uncovered soil, said Dan McGrath, Oregon State Univer- sity Extension crop scientist. In this extra-warm environment, disease-causing organisms tend to fl ounder while more heat- tolerant benefi cial microbe spe- cies increase in numbers. The heat also eliminates some types of pests, weed seeds and seed- lings. In the home garden, try so- larization on one garden bed a year. This is similar to what farmers call summer fallow ro- tation, McGrath said. Success will depend on the intensity of Developing a family emergency communication plan Collect – Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family and other important people and offi ces, such as med- ical facilities, doctors, schools, or service providers. Disasters can happen at any time, so it’s likely that you may not be with your family during an emergency. Do you have a plan in place to contact your loved ones to ensure they are safe? Before the storm comes, waves swell, or twister forms, create and test your family emergency communication plan so you can reach each member of your household. Planning starts with these three steps: Share – Make sure everyone carries a copy in his or her back- pack, purse, or wallet. If you complete your Family Emer- gency Communication Plan on- line at ready.gov/make-a-plan, you can print it onto a wallet- sized card. You should also post a copy in a central location in your home, such as your refrig- erator or family bulletin board. e v i t o m o Aut s e i t l a i c e Sp Practice – Have regular household meetings to review and practice your plan. You can also create wallet-sized cards that include contact information and emergency meeting places. sunlight, soil moisture, weather and length of time the plastic is left on the soil. Since the process kills diseases, pests and weeds down to a depth of only 12-18 inches, it’s best for shallow- rooted plants like vegetables, annuals and turf grasses. Take care when planting not to mix up the soil from lower layers. July is a good month to start a solarizing project because the heating power of the sun is at its peak. Keep the plastic on about two months to ensure that enough heat works for an ad- equate time. You will need a roll of plastic sheeting large enough to cover the bed plus about 1½ feet ex- tra around all sides. Thin plastic works better than thick and you don’t need UV-resistant plastic. Remove or mow down the weeds in the area you want to cover. Rake the loose plant de- bris after mowing. This is the best time to add amendments such as lime, compost or fertil- izer. Rototill the soil and amend- ments. Break up large clods and work in any loose plant debris. Rake the surface of the bed as smoothly as possible to ensure close contact of the plas- tic against the soil. Dig a trench all around the edge of the bed about 6 to 8 inches deep. Move any unbroken clods of soil out- side the raised bed. Tub grinder Last Tuesday, the City hired a tub grinder from Lane For- est Products to begin the job of chipping the large pile of tree branches and other woody debris that has been collected and/or dropped-off during the past year. This commercial tub grinder can handle small and large limbs and even stumps and pallets. This was an all-day job and the City rented a large front-end loader to speed-up the process. The effort provided the City with a large supply of wood chip material to be used in the City parks, on trails, and around planting beds. Addition- al chips will be made available to the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council to aid in their riparian area improvement projects. Douglas G. Maddess, DMD FAMILY AND GENERAL DENTISTRY Brightening Lives One Smile at a Time 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 WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “ NO MONKEY BUSINESS!” www.automotivespecialties.biz cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel CLIP N' CARRY GARAGE SALES HUGE! MULTI-FAMILY SALE 32468 Wilson Creek Road Fri-Sat 8am-3pm No early birds please. Furniture, tools, and lots of other! POLICE BLOTTER June 20 5A DUSTIN TULLAR & RUSS OWENS 541-942-8022 • COTTAGE GROVE See our new website: douglasgmaddessdmd.com
