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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL July 27, 2016 DOING WHAT WE SAY SINCE 1935. SEE FOR YOURSELF. B EYOND Timber harvest decreased in 2015 THE G ROVE News from Lane County and CG's neighbors After two years at slight- ly above four billion board feet, Oregon’s timber harvest dropped below that in 2015 to a number on par with the 2012 harvest, according to the Or- egon Department of Forestry’s annual timber harvest report, issued this week. From 2014 to 2015 there was an approximate decrease in harvest of eight percent for a 2015 total of 3.79 billion board feet harvested. Decreases occurred across all ownerships except for state- owned forestlands. Approximately 49 percent, or 30.2 million acres, of Or- egon is forested. Federal for- estlands account for 60 percent of these forestlands, industrial forestlands for 19 percent, family forestland owners own 15 percent, state-owned for- North Douglas contracted with Analytical Laboratory Group of Eugene for the testing, which involved testing samples from 45 locations that revealed 10 sites of concern where lead levels exceeded the 15 parts per billion threshold of lead levels deemed in need of correction by the National Center for Disease Control. Lahley stated that no drinking fountains were found to con- tain unsafe water, nor were any kitchens found to be contami- nated. Concession booths at the high school athletic fi eld and Howards fi eld were determined as “non-drinkable sources,” as were three high-school science lab stations, one high school restroom sink, a classroom stor- age space sink in the high school and three elementary/middle school classrooms. Lahley indicated that water would fi rst be shut off to those sites deemed “non-drinkable;” those sites were then scheduled for retesting. On July 12, the District sent an update indicating that of the 10 sites found to contain unac- ceptable lead levels on a fi rst test, all 10 came back clean after a second test. Lahley indicated that he believed the fi rst positive tests were due to “lack of regu- lar use at those locations.” LORANE COUNTRY NEWS week is Aug. 8-11, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.- noon. It continues into the following week, Aug. 15-18. Those interested in enrolling or receiving more information can contact Alyssa Shepherd at malyssa2@yahoo.com or 541- 556-8151. Sunday, Aug. 14 is coming fast, and two exciting events are scheduled that day. First, Lo- rane Grange will host the Lorane Community Potluck, formerly the Old-Timers Picnic. People often begin gathering at about 11 a.m. to visit. Potluck lunch begins at 12:30 to allow church- goers to arrive. The Grange will be open by 9:30 a.m. for those who would like to drop off food before church. Then go down to the Lorane Fire Department annual Ice Cream Social from 1-5 p.m. There are lots of activ- ities, music, fi re truck rides and great pies and ice cream. It’s hard to believe, but I have seen several stores with great sales on school supplies. In the District Summer Newsletter, there is a school supply list for all grades. For those who didn’t get it, it should be on the web- site, www.cal.k12.or.us. Lorane Grange meets next on Thursday, Aug. 4. They hope to set the date for the dinner and bingo nights this fall. A spe- cial “thank you” to all Lorane Grangers who helped set up and decorate their Grange booths at the fair, plus those who worked on Grange day and those who donated canned goods and pro- duce. A special thank you to “Turnup the Beet”, new farmers in Lorane who donated veggies for the booth. R ural Art Center has planned another exciting Summer Film Camp in the Art Room at Applegate Elementary. People of all ages are encour- aged to join in this fun, FREE camp making a fi lm. The fi rst The Douglas Forest Protec- tive Association has increased the fi re danger to “Moderate” (Blue) fi re danger on all 1.6 million acres of private, county, state, and BLM lands within the Douglas District, an increase that took place Wednesday, July 13. The Industrial Fire Precau- tion Level will remain at IFPL 1. DFPA’s Public Use Fire Re- strictions, which went into ef- fect July 1st, remain in effect and unchanged. These restric- tions include: Campfi res, warming fi res, and cooking fi res are only allowed within designated campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves using liquefi ed or bottled fuels may be used in other locations; Backyard debris burning, in- cluding debris piles and burn barrels, are prohibited; The use of fi reworks are pro- hibited; Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited; The use of sky lanterns is pro- hibited. Motorized vehicles are only allowed on improved roads that are free of fl ammable vegetation. In addition, each vehicle travel- ing on improved roads must have a shovel and one gallon of water or a 2 ½ pound or larger fi re extinguisher. ATV’s and motorcycles must be equipped with a 2 ½ pound of larger fi re extinguisher. Smoking in forestland areas is only allowed within enclosed vehicles on improved roads; Non-industrial chain saw use is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. During other hours, chain saw users must have an ax, a shovel and an 8-oz or larg- er fi re extinguisher at the job site, and a one-hour fi re watch is required after the saw is shut down; Mowing of dead or dry grass with power-driven equipment is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. This restriction does not include mowing of green lawns, or equipment used for the com- mercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops; The cutting, grinding or weld- ing of metal is prohibited be- tween 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. These activities will be allowed during other hours if the work site is cleared of potentially fl amma- ble vegetation and other materi- als, and a water supply is at the job site; Electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally rec- ognized testing laboratory or be certifi ed by the Department of Consumer and Business Ser- vices, and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fi re safe operation. For more information about public or industrial fi re restric- tions, visit www.dfpa.net or call DFPA’s 24-hour information line at 672-6507. Submarine vets welcome On Friday, July 29 at noon, the Rogue-Umpqua Base of the United States Submarine Veter- ans Incorporated (USSVI) will gather at Bastendorff Beach County Park, 63377 Bastendorff Beach Road, Coos Bay, Oregon to celebrate its second year as a growing Base. All veterans are welcome to join in comraderie and to honor our fallen heroes on Eternal Patrol. North Douglas County Fair The North Douglas County Fair will take place July 29-30 and is located behind the Civic Center in Drain. Fair schedules can be found in various loca- tions around Drain. The parade is Saturday, July 30 with line- up at 8:30 a.m. and the parade starting at 10 a.m. More info on facebook: www.facebook.com/ NorthDouglasCountyFair/ schneiderjobs.com schneiderowneroperators.com 800-44-PRIDE | 800-28-LEASE RUSTY & PRIMITIVE TREASURES VINTAGE MARKET Friday, Aug. 26th 5-8pm $5.00 in the Join us Garden Saturday, Aug. 27th 10-5pm ome & Vintage h ues, ntiq garden, a inment terta food & en Shady Oaks Plants & Produce 77380 Hwy 99 S. • CG 541-942-5004 Patton’s Country Gardens Don't forget about our Floral Department Local Delivery Available 541-942-7672 PLOHQRUWKRI'HOLJKW9DOOH\6FKRRO'HOLJKW9DOOH\6FKRRO5G BRIEFS FROM BEYOND Fire danger increases VAN | DEDICATED | INTERMODAL Team and Solo | Local, Regional and Over-the-Road Please see TIMBER, Page 7A orth Douglas School Dis- trict said it has respond- ed to public concerns regarding possible lead contaminants in its water system by testing that sys- tem recently. The District indicated via press release that Superinten- dent John Lahley had required testing of “all drinking supply faucets and sources for consum- able water, in addition to 50 per- cent of classrooms." BY LIL THOMPSON For the Sentinel Opportunities available in these divisions ests comprise three percent, and all other forestland owners (counties, Tribal, etc.), three percent. The Bureau of Land Man- agement recorded a decline of eight percent from 2014 to 2015. Likewise, the US Forest Service experienced an overall statewide decrease of fi ve per- North Douglas District tests, retests for lead N SIGN-ON BONUSES — UP TO $7,500 — AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA! 2015 e Grove Cottag ber m a h C merce of Com Butterfl y workshop Elkton Community Education Center will host a Monarch But- terfl y Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 30. A $10 donation is requested. Participants can learn to iden- tify monarchs at all the life states from egg to adult and to enhance survival rates by a cap- tive rearing program. Info at 541-584-2692 s Busines of the Year ‘Sound of Music’ showing The North County Movie Wagon will be showing “ The Sound of Music” on Thursday, Aug. 4 in Drain Civic Center Park. Pre-show fun starts at 5 p.m. with the movie promptly starting at 6 p.m. LOW COST Local & Metro Weekday Trips Professional Caring Staf Your Regional Public Transportation Service No elgibility requirements. 541-942-0456 southlanewheels.org Another dental visit? Turns out, you have better things to do with your time. JULY 30, 2016 DELIGHT VALLEY CHURCH 33087 SAGINAW ROAD EAST COTTAGE GROVE H 12T AL U ANN SHOW-N-SHINE 10A M 2PM - FREE BBQ PEOPLE’S CHOICE TROPHY R of Lots rizes P affl e Hot Rods • Trucks • Motorcycles Lo Tractors • Bikes Raf ts of fl e P rize s We know your time is valuable. 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