COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2017
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Cottage Grove Retrospective
A look back at a Sentinel story from 30 years ago
March 4, 1987
CGHS students hit local TV for
Easter Seals Telethon
In a time when adolescents
are dealing with the problems of
drug abuse and pre-marital sex,
it’s comforting to know there
are some who care about others.
Once again, students at Cot-
tage Grove High School will hit
the airwaves this weekend for
the annual Easter Seals Tele-
thon. CGHS, which has raised
the most money of any Lane
County high school the past
three years, will be seen on
KVAL-TV from 11 p.m. Satur-
day to 1 a.m. Sunday.
“It’s been a lot of work, but
it’s also for a worthy cause,”
said senior Christian Good,
chairman of the high school’s
effort.
Good, along with seniors Bri-
an White and Julie Johnson, will
be in front of the camera during
the telethon. The students are in
charge of every aspect of their
segments, which includes a
four 10-minute period. During
the time, other students will be
manning the V.I.P phones.
“We just want to raise more
money than we did last year,”
sophomore Dani Hall said.
“We’re pretty confi dent that we
can do it.”
The students had to raise
$250 just to appear on televi-
sion. This was accomplished
easily by passing around jars at
home basketball games.
“People have been generous
with donations,” noted Mike
Henshaw. “It’s not like we had
to go beg for money.”
The students who organized
the televised segment were se-
lected by CGHS counselor Ju-
lia Keizur. White appeared on
stage last year, and the others
were involved in one aspect or
another.
The telethon will be kicked
off Friday with the appearance
of Willard Scott, weather re-
porter on NBC’s “Today” show,
broadcasting his segments from
the Hult Center for the Perform-
ing Arts in Eugene.
Scott also will be the guest of
POLICE BLOTTER
Cottage Grove Police responded to a call
concerning a disorderly subject on 8th St.
The subject was allegedly hitting mailbox-
es.
A disturbance call was made to CGPD
when an individual noted her foster daugh-
ter was "out of control." The incident was
described as a verbal dispute.
An arrest was made after reports of a
wreckless driver were made. The incident
occurred on Main St. in the vicinity of the
library. A blue Honda was reported as driv-
ing recklessly around the city before being
discovered at the location.
A complainant advised CGPD that they
interrupted the selling of pills inside a lo-
cation on Hwy. 99. No arrests were made.
Feb. 25
A caller advised CGPD that a neighbor
and her husband wee arguing loudly over
"laundry room issues."
CGPD took a complaint concerning chil-
dren allegedly shooting paintballs at an in-
dividual on Taylor St. No injuries were re-
ported and no arrests were made.
A possible theft occurred on 11th St.
when a complainant reported propane bot-
tles and batteries stolen from a camp trailer.
CGPD responded to a call of theft when
an individual reported that their guitar was
stolen out of the car while it was parked
downtown on Main. St.
Feb. 24
A cashier reported an individual gave
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honor at a benefi t luncheon for
the Easter Seal Society of Eu-
gene, beginning at 11 a.m. at the
Eugene Elk’s Lodge.
The Elk’s Lodge is the loca-
tion where the telecast will take
place Saturday and Sunday.
“We
hope
people
them a fake $100 bill.
Several arrests were made when CGPD
responded to a call that a vehicle was block-
ing the roadway near 6th St. The vehicle
was confi rmed as being stolen and several
charges followed including unlawful pos-
session of marijuana, unlawful possession
of heroin and possession of burglary tools.
An offi cer responded to Lincoln Middle
School to discuss "some bullying" occuring
at the school.
An offi cer responded to Lincoln Middle
School for a call of a disorderly subject.
CGPD responded to Gateway Blvd. Vin-
tage Inn for a report of two motorhomes and
a tent on the side of the truck lot that had
been in place and advised to leave.
Offi cers responded to Carl's Jr. for a re-
port of an ongoing roadrage incident that
originated on the I-5. The call was described
as reckless driving.
A call from Madison St. reported that two
subjects appeared to be trying to break into
a white sedan. The subjects had on hoodies
and were both on bicycles.
CGPD responded to a call of shoplifting
at Safeway.
Feb. 22
A disturbance call was fi elded with the
complainant reporting a loud bang from
the storage shed on her property. An "irate"
male neighbor apparently approached her
complaining of a "mortar" being set off in
his yard.
CGPD responded to a complainant who
called authorities to note individuals were
posting "things about her" on Facebook.
The individual was informed the activity is
not illegal.
Authorities respond-
ed to Safeway for a call
of contraband being
seized when a com-
plainant reported what
he believed to be meth.
support us like they always
have,” stated Good. “We’d like
to be the number one fundrais-
ing high school again.
A report of theft was taken from Row
River Walmart. The complainant reported
that their bicycle was stolen.
Bohemia Elementary School was placed
on lockout due to the sighting of a cougar
on the property off Gowdyville Rd. that bor-
ders the school property.
Offi cers responded to Lincoln Middle
School for a call of criminal mischief after
a report of an object being thrown, missing
a teacher and breaking a window. An arrest
was made.
Feb. 21
Contraband was seized in the area of
Whiteaker. Four syringes were picked up.
A report of a possible break-in was tak-
en. A complainant reported that during a
routine walk, they discovered a chainlink
fence pushed back and a lock broken from
its position. They noted what appeared to be
candlelight through the window.
A possible electrical fi re was reported in
the area of E. Main St. and S. River St. A
complainant advised that a lightpole was on
fi re.
A complainant reported that their wallet
was stolen while at Walmart.
A report was received of a disorderly sub-
ject on Village Dr. near Middlefi eld Golf-
course. The subject reportedly was armed
with a knife and was cutting their clothing
off.
A report was taken in the area of River
Rd. and Main St. An individual was report-
ed as camping illegally in the area by sleep-
ing under the bridge.
CGPD took a call concerning a possible
trespass at Row River Rd. at theVillage
Green Resort. The complainant reported
that the back door of a room was kicked in
and four-fi ve males were inside. No arrests
were made.
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new projections from the state show a
slight improvement in the defi cit. The state is projected to
earn $200 million more than expected which will cut the
defi cit down from $1.8 billion to $1.6 billion.
• Employees who use recreational marijuana outside of work
may no longer be subject to termination based on the habit.
Senate Bill 301 prohibits employers from fi ring an individ-
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indviduals for the same reason.
• Governor Kate Brown announced a new round of gun con-
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rently, Oregon State Police have a period of three days to
determine if a buyer has passed a background check. After
three days, the buyer can purchase the gun whether or not
they are eventually approved or denied. Governor Brown's
suggested legislation would close that loop hole and extend
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have lived together or not, from purchasing a fi rearm.
• Lawmakers introduced a bill on February 23 prohibiting late
term abortions in the state of Oregon. House Bill 3017 bans
abortions at 20 weeks. If passed, Oregon would join 19 other
states with the same restriction.
• House Bill 2737 would impose restrictions on the construc-
tion of "tiny homes." The bill calls for construction codes
regarding structures that are 250 square feet or less. It would
allow the structures to utilize narrow staircases, ladders
and would also drop minimum ceiling height requirements.
House Bill 2165 also addresses tiny homes, asking that struc-
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to be governed as recreational vehicles.
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workers. The current bill states that it, "requires employer
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• University of Oregon head football coach, Willie Taggart is
refusing to speak to media outlets that reported on several
players at the start of the pre-season who became ill after
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