COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JANUARY 18, 2017 5A Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at a Sentinel story from 30 years ago Jan. 21, 1987 Sentinel Publisher awarded First Citizen Sentinel Publisher Bill Huyn- ter, applauded for his leadership in the city’s Expo 1986 effort and his longtime commitment to the community, was named Cot- tage Grove’s 1986 First Citizen Saturday Night. Also awarded at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Com- merce’s 38th annual awards dinner were Fred Kent and Leah Cyrus, Kent received the Dis- tinguished Community Service Award and Cyrus was selected as 1986 Junior First Citizen. Cottage Grove Hospital was honored as Business of the Year. Hunter, 39, has been active in community activities and business affairs since moving to Cottage Grove in 1972. He became publisher of the Sen- tinel in June 1982, succeeding longtime publisher Leroy Zim- merman. While Hunter has been rec- ognized for his work with local service clubs, the chamber of Bill Hunter Leah Cyrus Fred Kent commerce and the United Way during the past 15 years, it was his leadership as chairman of the city-appointed Expo 1986 Com- mittee that earned him the cov- eted award, said Jim Jentzsch, 1987 chamber president. “More than anything, it was the enthusiasm and spirit that he was able to bring out in the peo- ple of Cottage Grove through Expo” that earned him the award, Jentzsch said. “That and his continual sup- port of community projects.” The nine-month expo effort included planning and presenta- tion of a one-day display in the Oregon Pavillion at Vancouver, B.C. world’s fair. The exhibit was displayed on July 5, desig- nated as “Cottage Grove Day” at the pavilion, but its effect was longer lasting. The League of Oregon Cities and the Oregon Pavilion staff judged the Cottage Grove ex- POLICE BLOTTER Jan. 9 Criminal Mischief, Bohe- mia Park A complainant reported that his kids just came home and told him there was a subject tag- ging the playground equipment with spray paint. The kids gave no subject description. Offi cers responded and determined there was dried pink paint on a door, table and playground equipment that appears fairly old. Offi cers contacted CG Public Works to review the park surveillance video. Criminal Mischief, S. 15th St. A caller reported that an un- known subject slashed her rear tiers on her vehicle while parked in her driveway overnight. Offi - Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 cers contacted that complainant for additional information and determined the estimated dam- age to the rear tires to be ap- proximately $200. Civil Problem, Polk Ave. A complainant advised police that her father has taken her ve- hicle and began making threats to burn it to the ground. The complainant advised that the fa- ther has had permission to use the vehicle in the past. Jan. 10 Domestic Disturbance, The Grove A bartender from the business advised police of fi nding a note left on the bar by a female that suggested the possibility of do- mestic violence. The bartender damage? e c i t o g u o Y cing! We got fen Disturbance, S. Fourth St. A complainant advised that there was a person yelling at someone in a vehicle. The per- son in the vehicle yelled at a subject to get back in the vehi- cle. Police determined that there was no assault witnessed and the confrontation was verbal only. Jan. 11 Welfare Check, Bennett Creek Rd. A subject called South Lane Mental Health and said he was going to shoot himself. It was unknown if he was intoxicated, but he sounded very agitated. It has been reported that he has a gun in the household. Property Found, E. Wash- ington Ave. Public Works found miscel- laneous clothing: Adidas shoes, khaki pants, socks, a scarf, two sleeping bags, two plastic con- tainers, a loaf of bread, forks and spoons, mule tape and a blue hoody. The property has been bagged up and is located at Public Works. Cedar Fencing 1x6x6 Flat top $1.89ea 1x6x6 Dog Eared $1.99ea Full 3/4” thick LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MATERIALS Open 7 days a week! 79149 N. River Road 541-942-4664 6 also gave information concern- ing the vehicle involved. Police didn’t fi nd the matching vehicle on an area check. -day weather forecast THURSDAY Jan, 19 FRIDAY Jan. 20 49 | 42° 48° | 38° Mostly Cloudy Showers SATURDAY Jan. 21 SUNDAY Jan. 22 42° | 33° 45° | 33° Showers Showers MONDAY Jan. 23 TUESDAY Jan. 24 43° | 28° 41° | 29° Jan. 13 Suspicious Subjects, S. Sixth St. A caller advised that two male subjects were going door to door on Goddard Ln. trying to sell windows. However, the subjects were being very aggressive and looking in windows and bang- ing on doors. Offi cers advised that the subjects are in the coun- ty and appear to be clear. Property Found, E. Main St. PD An offi cers requested a case number for found property. The offi cer found one black-knit facemask that was found in the patrol room. The property was fi led for evidence. Suspicious Vehicle, E. Ad- ams Ave. A caller advised that a Camry or a Corolla type of vehicle was parked in front of the church that has the dash lights on but nothing else and does not ap- pear to be occupied. The car had been there for approximately 45 minutes. The complainant was concerned due to recent drug and theft activity in the area. Jan. 14 Hit & Run, Gateway Blvd. A manager of a local business called police advising of a hit and run that occurred earlier in the morning. The victim was at work at Safeway and the suspect guest checked out this morning. Offi cers located the vehicle in the parking lot of Safeway and took the case for a hit and run. Property Recovered, Gresh- am PD Gresham police advised that a stolen gun referenced in a local case has been recovered in their city. Detectives held the gun as evidence for the time being until it was cleared. Death Investigation, Taylor Ave. A caller reported that his friend appears to be deceased. The 54 year old male was not conscious and not breathing. The victim has had diabetic problems. Medics pronounced the subject deceased at 12:26 p.m. CITY BEAT From the City of Cottage Grove Friday Update Something Got a Little Hot in City Hall On Thursday, January 12, 2017 a circuit breaker for some of the electrical in the Public Works Department was tripped due to staff moving equipment in the offi ce to a different outlet. While visiting the electrical room to reset the breaker, a very strong odor of burn- ing/melting metal was detected. Staff began exploring the wealth of panels and brought in assistance from the City’s electrician. The tripped breaker was quickly determined to not be the cause or even related to the odor when the case to the transfer switch was opened and identifi ed as the source of the odor. The electrician and staff quickly identifi ed a major problem with the connection of the main electrical line into the building. Using a heat sensor the connection was shown to be at least 300 degrees. All equipment in the City Hall was shut down and staff were sent home. The 911 center was moved to the backup center, fi ber and IT staff were notifi ed, Territorial Seed was contacted, currently housed inmates were moved outside, the backup generator was disconnect- ed and all electrical service was terminated in 15 minutes. When the service was terminated the bolt holding the connection to the panel was actually glowing red. Repairs were completed by 5:00 pm. No other damages occurred. The event provided an excellent opportunity to try out some emergency procedures and equipment. City/County Insurance Visit The City Manager, Police Chief and Captain Gagner met with Dunny Sorenson from City/County Insurance and Dave Nelson the Public Safety Risk Management Offi cer from City/County In- surance joined the discussion by phone to discuss the restrictions established by legislation or court cases on towing or impounding vehicles. The City will be working with CIS and others to try to de- velop some tools to help improve public safety. Following the dis- cussion the City Manager and Dunny met separately and reviewed the City’s risk management practices. Chamber of Commerce Banquet The Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Awards and Installation Banquet in the Cottage Grove Ar- mory on Saturday, January 21st. The social activities begin at 5:00 pm with the banquet and program starting at 6:00 pm. Anyone still interested in attending should contact the Chamber of Commerce. Howard Retirement Countdown On January 27th at 6:00 pm in the Cottage Grove Armory, the City will be holding a special countdown ceremony for Howard Schesser is retiring from the City of Cottage Grove on January 31st. The cost for dinner is $23. Anyone wishing to attend, should con- tact the City Recorder, Trudy before Friday, January 20th. Relay For Life The South Lane County Relay for Life will be holding their an- nual kick-off event at the Cottage Grove on Saturday, January 28th beginning at 5:00 pm. Anyone wishing to attend the family friend- ly event should register for Relay for Life at www.relayforlife.org/ cottagegroveor or contact southlanerfl @gmail.com. Legislative Preview The Blackberry Pie Society will be hosting a discussion with for- mer legislator Tony Corcoran about the upcoming legislative ses- sion in the Cottage Grove Armory on Tuesday, January 17th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Police Interviews Written testing and interviews were conducted on Monday, Janu- ary 9th for potential police offi cers. The next step in the process is the Chief's interviews with the top four candidates going forward. These interviews will be completed by Friday, January 20, 2017. FAMILY AND GENERAL DENTISTRY Brightening Lives One Smile at a Time Showers Cottage Grove Sentinel Incomplete 911 call, Ash Ave. A woman was initially heard screaming on the fi rst call. On a callback, the female advised that her two year old grandson got a hold of the phone, and it did not appear to match the screaming on the initial call. was a three-term board mem- ber of the United Way of Lane County representing the Cot- tage Grove area. He received a graphics award for designing the countywide campaign bro- chure in 1978. He is a former member and past president of the Cottage Grove Lions Club, and is a pres- ent member of the Rotary Club. Other community involvement projects have included the “Yes for Schools” campaign follow- ing the 1976 schools closure, various efforts to pass city and school budgets, and the current “Buy a Brick, Build a Bridge” fund drive for the downtown pe- destrian covered bridge. He was one of the founders of the American Field Services Crafts Fair. Hunter also was recognized for his newspaper editorials, which have gained state and na- tional recognition. Douglas G. Maddess, DMD Showers Sex Offender Registration, E. Main St. PD A man at the police depart- ment came in to register as a sex offender. The information was sent via secure website. Infor- mation regarding sex offenders in the area can be found online. hibit as the best of any individu- al city presented at the pavilion. “That type of recogni- tion brings people to Cottage Grove,” Jentzsch said. Hunter and other members of the city committee received certifi cates at the dinner from Mayor Jim Gilroy. The certifi - cates, from the state Department of Economic Development and signed by former Gov. Victo- ry Atiyeh, went to Hunter, Jim Reeves, Diane O’Renick, Diane Higgins, Pam Baysinger, Pat Zeller and Alan Bair. Hunter has been a chamber Advisory Board member since 1982 and has been on vari- ous chamber committees and fund-raising projects. He cur- rently serves as vice president of the Cottage Grove Hospital Board of Directors, and previ- ously served as the board’s sec- retary. A former United Way fund drive chairman, Hunter also Matt Bjornn ChFC RICP, Agent 1481 Gateway Blvd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Bus: 541-942-2623 www.bjornninsurance.com Get our 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 4-Door, V-6 discount. Put auto and home together for hundreds in savings. When you have a State Farm car and a State Farm home, get ready to drive around with a big, money-saving State Farm smile. GET TO A BETTER STATE. 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