COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 9, 2016 Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at Sentinel stories from 40 and 60 years ago Nov. 11, 1976 Records, Willamette crumble in Lions' fi nale Things couldn’t have looked worse for Cottage Grove going into Friday’s game with Willa- mette. The Lions, without a District 5- AAA win, had just come off a hu- miliating defeat to Churchill the week before. Then an even bigger loss hit Tuesday when the South Lane Tax levy was defeated, sig- naling school closure. But, ironically, all the bad news have been just a little more deci- sive for the democrats. Out of some 15 precincts ex- amined, only two went for the republicans, the precinct at the City Hall and one at Creswell. Of the six measures referred to the people by the state legisla- ture, only four were approved by the voters of this section. Mea- sures approved included one which would permit the state to accept gifts, a raise in pay for certain state offi cers, a measure which would fi x the qualifi ca- tions for county coroners and surveyors and one prohibiting fi shing south of the Columbia From the City of Cottage Grove Friday Update CITY BEAT Nov. 4 marks the last day at the police department for Offi cer Carlos Jones, who has been a member of the depart- Staff changes at the Police Department Douglas G. Maddess, DMD FAMILY AND GENERAL DENTISTRY Brightening Lives One Smile at a Time ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Nov. 3, 2016 To Eric and Dorothy Johnson of Crow, a son. To Kayla Simmons of Cottage Grove, a son. Cottage Grove Police Department 24- Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 Criminal Mischief, S. 10th St. A caller reported an unknown suspect tore her father’s US fl ag down and threw it on the ground, destroying the fl ag- pole. An offi cer contacted the complainants to fi le an offi cial report. river except by hook and line. Clarence Espeseth defeated Mrs. Joan Gallo 289 to 229 as candidate for councilman from ward three. Mrs. Gallo was up for reelection. T.W. Walkup was chosen as mayor of Creswell for a term of two years. Kenneth Erickson was elected as councilman for two years at Creswell and E. Roy Edwards and Harry Maw- son tied for Creswell council- man for a term of three years. At press time Wednesday af- ternoon, complete returns from 198 of Lane County’s 222 pre- cincts gave Eisenhower the lead ment for the past 12 years. He will continue his career with the Eugene Police Department. On Monday, Nov. 7, Offi cer Adam Butler joins the depart- ment. He is currently an offi - cer with the Port Orford Police Department. A special swear- ing-in ceremony is planned for Nov. 14. Leaf pick-up begins Beginning Monday, Nov. 14, the Public Works Department will start the fi rst round of leaf pickup from City streets. Spe- cifi c tips on leaf placement in streets and other safety con- siderations can be found in the Leaf Pickup Brochure on-line at www.cottagegrove.org or call 942-3349 to request a copy of the brochure. This is a free ser- vice to City residents. over Stevenson, Wayne Morse a substantial lead over Doug McKay and Charles O. Porter of Lane County a slight advantage over Harris Ellsworth in the na- tional political picture. Actual fi gures gave Eisenhow- er 29,411 and Stevenson 23,166; Morse, 27,795 and McKay, 24,709; Porter 25,922 and Ells- worth 24,526. Democrats and republicans were expected to take two of- fi ces each at the state level, bar- ring a last minute upset. Holmes was leading Elmo Smith for the governorship by less than 3,000 votes. Attempt to Locate info, Third and Madison Ave. Citizens reported fi reworks be- ing shot off in the area. While on a traffi c stop, an offi cer was advised by a citizen regarding juveniles setting off fi reworks. One was on a bicycle and the other was on a skateboard. Nov. 2 Criminal Mischief, HWY 99 A caller advised that two juve- niles just threw a large rock at her vehicle, which struck the driver’s side windshield. Police major area of discussion and Oregon-Washing- a presentation. ton joint American Economic and Planning Business Association Improvement Conference Community Development Districts (E-BID) Director Howard Schesser and extension public City Planner Amanda Fergu- son attended the 2016 Joint hearing Conference of the Oregon and Washington American Planning Associations. The theme was “Columbia Connections – Plan- ning People and Places.” The conference explored urban and rural planning issues spanning both sides of the river. Sessions attended included Landslide Hazards-Interdisciplinary Ap- proach, Columbia River Gorge Planning in a Federal Frame- work, Land Use and Transpor- tation Together, and Local Land Use and State Agency Coordi- nation. Affordable Housing and HUD’s New Assessment of Fair Housing Guidelines was also ฀ ฀ Oct. 21, 2016 Oct. 31 Nov. 8, 1956 Eisenhower and Nixon Reelected While Eisenhower made an impressive showing in most parts of the country Tuesday, his margin of victory in South Lane County was only about 10 per- cent as compared to almost two t one in the South Lane area in 1952. That briefl y indicates the change in the political complex- ion which has occurred in the area in the past four years. Ac- cording to tabulations completed by the Sentinel staff, he was the only republican candidate to win in the 10 precincts tabulated. Had time permitted, three addi- tional precincts might have been tabulated, but the results would BIRTHS POLICE BLOTTER seemed to rally the team together. And Coach Clive MacConald noted that the Lions had their best practice sessin of the season Wednesday afternoon following the election. An inspired Lion squad was certainly evident Friday as the team played its best game of the season to tally a 27-6 victory over the Wolverines. ฀ The public hearing and yearly assessment notices for exten- sion of the Economic Improve- ment District (EID) and the Business Improvement District (BID) were mailed last month to provide more than 30 days notice of the second public hearing before the City Council at the regular meeting on Nov. 14, 2016. The City Council will hold the public hearing to receive comments prior to con- sidering the fi ve-year extension of the EID and BID and setting the assessment amount for those properties and businesses within the districts. The districts were formed in 2001 and extended for three years in 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2013. The districts are assess- ment districts in which property and business owners choose looked for and found the two juveniles, arresting them for criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. Nov. 6 Disorderly Subject, Birch Ave. A complainant from commu- nity sharing advised police that he was approached by a male subject wanting food. He was told that the pantry was closed for the day and the male subject began shouting and pounding at the door. The complainant locked himself inside, but the subject left and police couldn’t locate him. Citizen Assist, N. 14th St. A caller requested the police department to help her open a gate so she can get her turkey off of the property. The turkey was returned to the owner. to be assessed an annual fee that will be used for promot- ing and improving the proposed district. Business or property owners NOT in favor of the EID and/or BID are advised that State statute requires written re- monstrance. Written objections can be delivered to the Commu- nity Development Department, 400 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 up to the time public hearing. The remon- strance (written objection) must provide the following informa- tion to insure accurate record- ing: 1.) Date; 2.) Name of the property owner (if objecting to the EID) or name of busi- ness owner (if objecting to the BID); 3.) Tax lot number of the subject property; 4.) Address of the subject property; 5.) State objection to the formation of the appropriate district and 6.) Signature of the property and/or business owner. For information regarding the public hearing or remonstrance process please call the Commu- nity Development Department at (541)942-3340. For informa- tion regarding the EID or BID contact Jim Gilroy at (541)334- 5810 or jgilroy@bannerbank. com. 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