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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 23, 2016 SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at a Sentinel story from 40 years ago Nov. 25, 1976 Money runs out, SL schools close South Lane students and em- ployees went home fr an aex- tended Thanksgiving vacation yesterday. Because of a lack of operating revenue, district schools must remain closed at least until Jan. 14, pending the outcome of another election, Jan. 11. Only a skeletal crew of nine employees will continue to work during the closure, pro- viding basic caretaker services. The district offi ce at 103 S. 5th St. will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Jule Crume, the district’s di- rector of instructional services, announced Monday that work- books in basic areas (spelling, reading, math) for students in grades 1-8 are still available at the district offi ce for two dol- lars. She said some supplemen- tary texts for all grade levels are also available at the district offi ce on a fi rst-come fi rst-serve basis. All student records have been updated, and all elementary schools have sent their fi les and records to the district offi ce, Miss Crume added. District employees will be able to sign up for the unem- ployment insurance Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bohemia School. Any employee who is unable to sign up Monday can do so at any state employment offi ce on Tuesday or any day thereafter. POLICE BLOTTER Property Found, Sixth and Arthur A complainant found three license plates in the middle of the roadway. Police tagged the plates and fi led them. Theft from vehicle, Birch Ave. A complainant at the station came in to report that unknown suspects attempted to enter her locked vehicle while parked in the driveway at her location. Entry wasn’t made into the vehicle, but there was damage Mental issue, S. Sixth St. A caller reported that a subject was dancing in the street then sat on her stoop for a bit before departing. The complainant declined contact and offi cers were unable to locate the sub- ject in question. Civil Problem, S. Sixth St. A caller advised that his old roommate snuck back in the house and was sleeping in the laundry room. The roommate was kicked out about a week CITY BEAT Notice of Planning Commission vacancy With the election of Bob Ehler to the City Council, the City Planning Commission will have one vacancy at the end of the year. This is a volunteer body appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commis- sion meets twice a month on the second and third Wednesdays Offering Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 at the following locations: Anyone age 60 and older is served, regardless of income, sug- gested donation is $3. Guests under age 60 are welcome to attend for $8 per meal. A supplemental payroll for the school district is also planned for Dec. 15. According to a district spokesman, a sup- plemental payroll is necessary because there was not enough time for the staff to compute all the fi gures in time for the No- vember payroll. (It is a South Lane policy to make monthly payroll based on 12 equal payments. Each month during the school year, teachers are actually earning more mon- ey than they are receiving. The difference is made up in June when they are paid the remain- der of their contract.) On or about Dec. 15, teachers will be paid the balance of what they have earned through No- Cottage Grove Riverview Terrace 925 W. Main St., Cottage Grove Noon: Tues., Wed., Thurs. Cottage Grove high school students leave school this week for the last time, to return on Jan. 14 —Maybe! vember. The classifi ed payroll mands, the W.A. Woodard Me- will also be cleared and all clas- morial Library is in need of in- sifi ed will be paid for accrued terested volunteers with library expertise. Volunteers interested vacation through November. During the closure period, the in coordinating or helping with high school pool and Cottage the program for youngsters Grove National Guard Armory from primary level through ju- will remain open for recreation- nior high are also asked to con- tact the library at 942-3828. al activities. Expecting increased de- Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 to the driver’s side window. Nov. 14 From the City of Cottage Grove Friday Update in the evening. People interested in applying for these positions are asked to complete a Planning Commission appli- cation available at the Commu- nity Development Department at City Hall or in the online Jobs & Volunteer link on the City’s webpage. The deadline for re- ceiving applications is Wednes- day, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. For fur- ther information please contact the Community Development Department at (541) 942-3340. Friday & Saturday • Nov. 25 & 26 • 9 am - 5 pm FREE ADMISSION Food available on site. Donations gladly accepted. TWO BUILDINGS FULL, Over 100 Craft Spaces with a variety of handmade crafts. Polk County Fairgrounds 520 S. Pacific Hwy W., Rickreall • 503-623-3048 5A specialist representing a bank was at the location to secure and board up a residence. He requested offi cers to assist with the interior check of the residence to ensure no one was inside. Prior to police arrival, the complainant called back to cancel the request and said he will do it another day. ago but has yet to remove his items. The eviction process was not done through legal avenues. Offi cers counseled both parties. Nov. 15 Trespassing, N. 14th St. A caller advised that there was a male camping in the lobby, partially dressed and refused to let people get their mail. Nov. 16 Drugs, Cherry Ct. The aforementioned property preservation agent requested Agency Assist, Cherry Ct. A property preservation Public hearings scheduled The City Council will hold public hearings on the follow- ing applications on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers: The consolidation of the M-1 and M-2 Industrial Zones into one M zone. This will require amendments to the Comprehen- sive Land Use Diagram (CPA-1- 16), the Zoning Map (ZC-1-16), and the Development Code Text (DCTA-2-16). All three appli- cations will be considered at the same public hearing. These are the same applications that the City has done public outreach to property and business owners in the industrial zones. Rezoning Application for the Cottage Grove State Air- port from County Zoning to PR Parkand Recreation City Zoning. This is the second of three actions related to the Airport. The fi rst was the an- nexation of the airport, then the change in zoning, and fi nally the development and adoption of a master plan. The Planning Commission has considered the applications and made recommendations to City Council. The recom- mendations will be submitted along with staff reports, public hearing minutes and proposed ordinances with the Council agenda. Any questions should be directed to the Community Development Department. New Police Department employee offi cers to respond to the location to dispose of sev- eral needles located inside the residence. Nov. 17 Shots Fired, N. Eighth St. A caller reported hearing one gunshot approximately three minutes before calling. The caller believes it is a .22 caliber and states that the neighbor is possibly shooting at squir- rels. An offi cer contacted the subject and determined that the weapon is a pellet gun. Creswell Cresview Villa 350 S. 2nd St., Creswell Noon: Mon., Wed., Fri. THURSDAY, NOV. 24: Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday FRIDAY, NOV. 25: Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday MONDAY, NOV. 28: Chicken Tetrazzini or Ground Beef Stew TUESDAY, NOV. 29: Lima Beans & Ham or Baked Beef Rigatoni WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30: Ori- ental Shoyu Chicken or Country Meatballs Drain/Yoncalla area Served at 400 Main St., Yoncalla. (For Douglas County Meals on Wheels eligibility, call 541-440- 3677.) Suggested donation $3.50 THURSDAY, NOV. 24: Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday FRIDAY, NOV. 25: Lima Beans & Ham TUESDAY, NOV. 29: Baked Lemon Chicken or BBQ Smoke- house Chop NOTICE OF CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES The City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission has one vacancy to this volunteer body. The Commissioners are appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission meets twice a month on the 2 nd & 3 rd Wednesday evenings. Incumbents are eligible to reapply. People interested in applying for these positions need to complete an Planning Commission application available at the Community Development Department at City Hall or online at: www.http://cottagegrove.org/pc. The deadline for receiving applications is November 30 at 5 pm. For further information please contact the Community Development Department at 942-3340. The Police Department wel- comes its newest team member, Megan Lymath, who will begin her training as a part-time Com- munity Service Offi cer on Mon- day, Nov. 21. Along with CSO Cherie Nelson, Megan will be able to assist with non-emer- gency calls for service; animal control; jail duties and parking and abandoned vehicle enforce- ment. DOING WHAT WE SAY SINCE 1935. SEE FOR YOURSELF. SIGN-ON BONUSES — UP TO $7,500 — AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA! 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