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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 2, 2016 South Lane Fire acquires new equipment S outh Lane Fire and Rescue recently received a new fi re engine to replace an outdated one. Division Chief and EMS Training Offi cer Joe Raade said that the new fi re truck was a very necessary acquisition. The old fi re engine is from 1986 and was deemed unsafe to drive by an independent investigator. The fi re equipment goes through yearly inspections to deter- mine the conditions of the fi rehouse’s equipment. The new fi re truck can now seat four people as opposed to the old one, which only sat two. South Lane Fire and Rescue received the funding for photo by Sam Wright a new fi re engine as part of a bond approved by local This new fi re engine replaces one that was built in 1986. voters. Surgery to sideline Municipal Court Judge A n injury reportedly sustained while play- ing soccer has sidelined Cot- tage Grove’s Municipal Court Judge. At its Monday, Oct. 24 meet- ing, the Cottage Grove City Council moved to appoint Dawn Reynolds as its Judge Pro Tempore for the period of the absence of Judge Martin Fisher, who has stated that he plans to miss at least the fi rst two weeks of court in November. Fisher wrote to the Council that he is scheduled to have surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruci- ate ligament in his knee, though city offi cials added that he may be out for up to six weeks in re- covery. The judge’s contract stipulates that he himself shall arrange for the compensation of the pro-tem judge (a term denoting one who acts in the absence of a regular position-holder). “On the recommendation of attorneys who have appeared before her, as well as my own review, I am proposing that the Council appoint Dawn Reyn- olds as a pro-tem judge,” Fisher wrote. “Ms. Reynolds has an impressive resume, including as a municipal court judge and pro-tem judge in the state of Washington and, more recently, in Florence.” Reynolds’ resume describes 25 years’ experience as an at- torney in both the private and public sector with experience in civil, criminal and administra- tive law. She is currently a part- ner at Brissenden and Reynolds, LLC, which provides counsel- ing to individuals, small busi- nesses and non-profi ts. Fisher pointed out that Kathy Kelty, a longtime veteran of the Municipal Court, had previously been appointed a pro-tem judge, though she “has taken on other obligations and is no longer able to fi ll that position.” “Although the court needs to have a pro-tem judge available generally, at the moment the issue is fairly pressing,” Fisher wrote. D owntown Cottage Grove hosted its fi nal Art Walk of the season on Friday, and or- ganizer Michele Rose said the event series had a busy 2016. While taking in the sights at Five Flying Monkeys thrift/vin- tage store, Rose said that orga- nizers responded to requests from the public to extend Art Walk hours — the event had previously been held from 6-8 p.m. but was lengthened to 6- 9 p.m. this season. It’s a move, however, that won’t be dupli- cated. “We don’t need to do it,” she said. “People wanted the extra hour, but by 8 p.m., people are pretty much done.” Rose said that Art Walk has lined up “a good core list” of local artists from which to draw for future events, and she added that plans for next year involve more traveling musicians to wander the streets with their tunes. “It’s been a good year,” Rose said. The spring months of April and May were the busiest this year, she said. June and July’s events featured hot weather that may have kept some visitors away, though things picked up in recent months. Low-Income Energy Assistance Program awaits funding release T he federal offi ce of Health and Human Ser- vices has released funding to the states for this winter’s Low Income Home Energy As- sistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps income-qualifi ed households with their home en- ergy bills in the winter. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, non-profi t and senior ser- vices agencies that admin- ister the LIHEAP program throughout Lane County be- gan placing households on LI- HEAP appointment waiting lists. Interested households may place themselves on a waiting list by calling one of the agen- cies that operate the program. In Cottage Grove, households without a senior citizen or those with a disabled resident can ac- cess the program at Community Sharing in Cottage Grove; those with senior or disabled residents are asked to contact Cottage Grove Senior Connections. Lane County said it has not received its LIHEAP al- location yet from the State but is anticipating a similar LIHEAP funding level as last year. If a household doesn’t get on the LIHEAP waiting list in early November, the household is advised to try again the fi rst working day of each month all the way until June, as agencies do re-open their LIHEAP wait- ing lists more than once each year. To qualify for LIHEAP, a household’s current gross monthly income must be at or below 60 percent of Oregon’s median income level. A house- hold of one person can have a gross monthly income as high as $1,885 and qualify. A household of four people can have a gross monthly income of $3625 and qualify. The amount of assistance a household receives depends on a number of factors. The program pays the assistance directly into a household’s utility account as a one-time payment that can range from $150-$550. Interest- ed households may call one of the agencies listed below to be placed on a waiting list. New school for youth takes off at Aprovecho Art Walk wraps a busy 2016 season BY JON STINNETT The Cottage Grove Sentinel E photo by Jon Stinnett Stephanie Kornman (right) shows off her 'art to inspire a sweeter life' at Five Flying Monkeys with her mom, Juanita. lemental Exploration Education, a seasonal- based session of classes for kids aged 4-9 years, begins Wednes- day, Nov. 9 at Aprovecho (west) in Cottage Grove. More information is available at: https://www.facebook.com/ Elemental-Exploration-Educa- tion-187086198382336/ This is the fi rst session of EEE courses, a sustainability and social justice focused, art- ful education program that aims to inspire and engage individu- als holistically in sustainability and social justice. Current times offered are aimed at precocious preschoolers, children that missed the kindergarten cut off, and homeschooled kids. Lead instructor Heather Greene de- scribes herself as an artist, wild- crafter, farming, homeschooling mother of four. She is currently completing her thesis for a graduate degree at Marylhurst University in Food Systems and Society, and she has a bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary stud- ies- Social Science, Art, and World Culture/Health. There will be a winter and spring session, as well as two special short summer camp in- tensives in June and August (This will be the third annual EEE summer camp). Future offerings will provide opportu- nities to individuals of all ages and abilities. HAND HELD BLOWERS Starting at 6W\OHVLQ6WRFN 10 Year Non-Prorated Warranty $139.99 STOCK# BG50 0DLQ6WUHHW&RWWDJH*URYH Please Join us for our 32nd Annual HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Friday, November 4th • 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday, November 5th • 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 2 for Mystery Discounts • Door Prizes • Refreshments Creative Holiday Ideas • Free Calendar Come in and start the Holiday Season with us! Tuesday We are sure to have the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list! at the Bar’n Together, let's share in giving! Bring in 2 cans of food, which we will collect for Cottage Grove Community Sharing, and get your choice of a FREE double 12 oz. DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Latte or Mocha (Limit 8 cans per car. Non-Perishables only.) Established in 1993 as the first espresso stand in Cottage Grove, Oregon, The Espresso Bar'n has become a local icon providing espresso drinks, blended espresso specialty drinks, teas and a great cup of coffee. For over 20 years The Espresso Bar'n has utilized the same private roaster to provide our customers with the finest coffee products. "The Barn" is often sought out by regular travelers along the I-5 corridor. 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