8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MARCH 15, 2017
SUPERINTENDENT EARNS RAVE REVIEW
South Lane School District Superintendent Krista Parent
earned an average of 92.3 percent in nine categories she was
evaluated on during the Monday, March 6 school board meet-
ing.
Parents' highest score was in "Organizational Manage-
ment" which earned her a score of 96 percent from the board.
The annual evaluation marked Parent's 16 year as superin-
tendent and her 32nd year serving the district.
Comments concerning the evaluation as released by the
school district included: "Krista has a clear vision for the dis-
trict and sets an example to continue to be a learner," and,
"Our district is lucky to have Krista as our leader. She is not
only a very knowledgeable and experienced leader but a car-
PeaceHealth layoffs won't hit
Cottage Grove facilities
Reports of mass layoffs by PeaceHealth will not have an affect on
Cottage Grove. This, according to Tim Herrmann, the chief adminis-
trative offi cer for PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Medical Center.
“No. None of the layoffs will happen here,” he said. “It will not
affect Cottage Grove.”
As many as 500 employees are expected to be laid off as a result of
PeaceHealth selling a portion of its labs to Quest Diagnostic. The job
losses will reportedly strike three states including Oregon, Washing-
ton and Alaska.
Employees were sent letters explaining the probability of layoffs
with 181 workers identifi ed as working in Lane County and being ef-
fected by the cuts. However, those positions were mostly in a medical
laboratory in Springfi eld.
Quest, a for-profi t company from New Jersey, announced that it was
expecting to hire more than 200 lab workers in the area.
No further details regarding the hirings were released and it is unclear if those positions will be fi lled
by laid off employees or expand the search to include a broader hiring pool.
ing person who cares deeply about the children in our district." Other comments noted Parents' "kids
come fi rst" policy and her relationship with the community with one comment noted as, "You probably
could have gone anywhere...however, you stayed here in little old South Lane, making it your home,
making us your family and your life's work."
Speaking on the evaluation herself, Parent told The Sentinel, " It continues to be my distinct honor
and pleasure to work with the many wonderful staff and students in South Lane School District. To be
a superintendent for 16 years anywhere, let alone in the same district, and a district like South Lane -
is the greatest gift." She also noted, "I’ve been recognized and won awards across the country for my
work as superintendent in this district - and none of those were possible without the great folks I get
to work with each and every day. My individual recognitions are really about our collective work. My
annual evaluation is a big part of my continuous improvement. There are always new things to learn
and ways to be more effective, and the feedback I receive via my annual evaluation helps keep me on
that improvement path."
New school set to
break ground March 23
After months of fundraising and a passed ballot measure, the South Lane School District will
fi nally break ground on the new Harrison Elementary School on Thursday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m.
The event will feature the traditional groundbreaking ceremonial aspects complete with hard
hats and shovels. It will also showcase speakers from the school district.
Harrison Elementary was funded after voters passed a ballot measure in November and it is
expected to be completed by the fall of 2018.
The school district has released several details of the new school including color samples and
architectural design work that include an art feature in the main entry way to the school. Other
aspects include pine cone lamps for the library as well as a mural of nearby mountain ranges for
the reading area.
The school will be color coded according to grade level and include details from current stu-
dents in the form of tiles in the bathroom designed by current classes.
Harrison will replace the old high school and had already been granted a height variance by the
city's planning commission as well as a conditional use permit to begin construction.
The public is welcome to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at 1000 Taylor Ave.
Repair Damaged Hair
Keeping your hair shiny and healthy
can be harder than it looks — and with
so many products out there claiming
to do it all — it can also get confusing.
Luckily, the American Academy of
Dermatology has some tips and tricks
to keep your locks luscious.
The academy notes that when hair is
damaged, the protective lipid layer of
fat on the outside of the cuticle (which
makes hair shiny) is removed. How
does that happen? Chemical damage
is one of the most common causes
of hair damage, leading to dried-out,
frizzy hair that can look dull and not
hold a style.
Get Fabulous Feet
With spring and summer just around the corner,
it’s almost time to go barefoot on the beach, or dig
out the sandals for warmer weather.
To make sure your feet are ready for their (literal)
time in the sun, The American Pediatric Medical
Association has some tips to get ready. Here are
their top recommendations:
THE DO’S OF FOOT CARE
• Salon foot baths are typically cleanest earlier
in the day, so schedule your appointment in the
A.M. If you’re not a morning person, make sure
that the salon fi lters and cleans the foot bath be-
tween clients.
• When eliminating calluses, on the heel, ball and
sides of the feet, use a pumice stone, foot fi le or
exfoliating scrub. Soak feet in warm water for at
least fi ve minutes, then use the stone, scrub, or
foot fi le to gently smooth calluses and other rough
patches.
• Bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon,
because bacteria and fungus can move easily
from one person to the next if the salon doesn’t
use proper sterilization techniques.
• When trimming your nails, use a toenail clipper
with a straight edge to ensure your toenail is cut
straight across. Other tools, such as manicure
scissors or fi ngernail clippers, increase the risk of
ingrown toenails because of their small, curved
shape. Also: See a podiatrist if you have a ten-
dency to develop ingrown toenails.
THE DON’TS
OF FOOT CARE
• Resist the urge to shave your legs before receiv-
ing a pedicure. Freshly shaved legs or small cuts
on your legs may allow bacteria to enter. If you
are receiving a pedicure and manicure, don’t use
the same tools for both services as bacteria and
fungus can transfer between fi ngers and toes.
• Don’t allow technicians to use a foot razor to
remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in per-
manent damage if used incorrectly and can easily
cause infection if too much skin is removed.
• Don’t round the edges of your toenails. This type
of shape increases the chances that painful in-
grown toenails will develop.
• Don’t use sharp tools to clean under nails. Us-
ing anything sharp makes it easy to puncture the
skin, leaving it vulnerable to infection.
• Be sure that you don’t leave any moisture be-
tween toes. Anything left behind can promote the
development of athlete’s foot or a fungal infection.
Acrylic & Gel Nails
WHAT TO DO
Speaking to the academy, dermatologist Zoe D.
Draelos, MD, FAAD, noted a few things that can
go a long way toward avoiding, and repairing,
that damage.
• He recommended using conditioning shampoos
and conditioners regularly to improve the appear-
ance of frizzy hair. 2-in-1 shampoos that remove
oil from the scalp, clean the hair, then condition
the hair in the rinse phase also are good choices.
• He also recommended products containing
dimethicone, which is available in shampoos,
conditioners, sprays and creams. This ingredient
has been shown to decrease static electricity, in-
crease shine and improve manageability.
• An obvious one: Stop dyeing your hair and opt
for hair’s natural hair color instead. If you feel
you must dye, try to stay “on shade” within three
shades of your natural color, to lessen the chemi-
cal affect.
LOOK OUT FOR HEAT
Heat is another major factor leading to unhealthy
hair, as too much heat can turn the natural water
in your hair into steam, which leads to frizzy ends
that can easily break. It can also cause your hair
to even smell burnt. Put simply, Draelos said too
much heat can “cook” your hair. To fi x and avoid
those problems, he recommended:
• Allow hair to air dry when possible.
• When using a hairdryer, do not use the highest
heat setting immediately. Work your way up.
• When straightening hair with a ceramic iron,
put a moist towel in the device to protect the hair
from direct heat.
• Moisturizing your hair regularly will help the
appearance of heat damaged hair, but he noted
stopping the source of heat damage is essential.
