COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MARCH 29, 2017
5A
Cottage Grove Retrospective
A look back at a Sentinel story from 40 years ago
March 31, 1977
Gliding into spring
It’s still too early in the spring to
enjoy most outdoor sports. Yet you’re
probably itching to get out of the
house.
You may fi nd this to be the perfect
time to try out cross-country skiing. If
you like to be outdoors and want some
great exercise, you’ll probably love it.
Cross-country skiing is an ancient
skill which originated in Scandina-
via and has been practiced in North
America for centuries.
But only in the past decade, as more
and more people became disillusioned
with the rising costs and crowds as-
sociated with downhill skiing, has the
popularity of cross country skyrock-
eted.
On a typical weekend, cross coun-
try enthusiasts fl ock to areas in the
Willamette, Santiam and McKenzie
Passes, as well as Mt. Hood and Cra-
ter Lake. Beginners often start out on
snow-covered roads, while the purists
bushwhack to more isolated areas.
Ski touring is a very natural thing.
It’s similar to running or walking,
only each stride is lengthened by a
short glide across the snow. Most peo-
POLICE BLOTTER
March 20
ATL Information, Lincoln
Middle School
A senior offi cer advised that
a student fl ed from the bridge
program. The student had short
brown hair, jeans, a green and
white striped shirt and no shoes.
The school staff were attempt-
ing to locate the subject on and
off school grounds.
March 21
Suspicious
Conditions,
S.
ple pick up the basics their fi rst time
out. But to develop and refi ne the
technique requires considerable prac-
tice and concentration.
Learn something about it before
you go out for the fi rst time, or defi -
nitely go along with some experi-
enced friends. Several inexpensive
cross country books are available at
The Bookmine.
Most importantly, go prepared.
Temperatures can change suddenly
at this time of year. And a fun trek
through the snow can be ruined if
you don’t take adequate clothing and
equipment.
Cross country equipment can be
rented from most outdoor stores in
Eugene from $6 to $8. Various com-
binations of boots, binding skis and
poles sell for $75-$150. And due to
the dry winter, which hurt most retail
outlets, several sales are still going on.
The 12-mile John Craig Memorial
Cross Country race will be held this
weekend east of the McKenzie Pass.
Take Highway 126 to Sisters and
Highway 20 from there to the snow
gate.
Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504
Second St.
A complainant advised she
was told by her elderly neighbor
to call the police because she is
in fear for her life. The neighbor
was transported to the CG ER
for a voluntary evaluation.
Trespass, S. Sixth St.
A complainant was asking
to speak to an offi cer about an
ongoing problem with trespass-
ers from the neighboring vacant
property. The caller was also
concerned someone may be
squatting inside that property,
but has not seen anyone today,
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March 22
Runaway Juvenile, Grant
Ave.
A complainant advised po-
lice that her son ran away from
the location on Monday night
at around 8:30 p.m. An offi cer
spoke with an SRO who advised
that the juvenile was in school.
Possession of Meth, Madison
Ave.
A police unit observed a sub-
ject walking from the 7’s deli
who is known to reside around
this address. The subject was
located and arrested for posses-
sion of meth and heroin.
Incomplete 9-1-1, N. Douglas
An open line was heard with
a male subject yelling “you’re
done” along with other swear
words. There was no response
to the hails and no other voices
were heard. The line was dis-
connected and went straight to
voicemail after that.
March 24
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6
-day
weather forecast
THURSDAY March 30
FRIDAY March 31
53° | 38°
60° | 39°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
SATURDAY April 1
SUNDAY April 2
59° | 43°
56° | 39°
Showers
Showers
MONDAY April 3
TUESDAY April 4
61° | 40°
61° | 45°
Showers
Showers
Assault, HWY 99 Frontier
Village
A complainant advised that
his son assaulted him. The sub-
ject was walking along HWY
99 heading to work. The father
didn’t wish to prosecute.
Mental evaluation, Main St.
PD
A complainant at the front
counter came in with concerns
that he is going to be killed in
his tent tonight and wanted to
confess to jay walking and go
to jail. Police couldn’t put him
in jail for jay walking and gave
the subject a courtesy ride back
to his tent.
Death Investigation, London
Rd.
A caller advised that her
neighbor came to her house ad-
vising that a 51 year old woman
was dead in her bed. The call
was transferred to Lane County
Sheriff’s Department
CAPITOL BEAT
News from the state legislature
and around Oregon
•
Despite childhood warn-
ings against tattling, House Bill
3138 would reward individuals who helped authorities
catch and convict elk poachers. Those that offer assis-
tance could be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase the
diffi cult to obtain Rocky Mountain elk tag.
From the legislature
•
House Bill 2104 will tackle overtime in state prisons. The
bill, if approved, would give guards triple pay for manda-
tory overtime hours.
•
A hearing is expected to be held this week on Senate Bill
888 which would require all candidates for the presiden-
cy or vice presidency to disclose their most recent ax re-
turns or a fi nancial interests document that would outline
their fi nancial ties to any potential business or entity that
would create a confl ict of interest.
• Multnomah County Judge
Amy Holmes Hehn has ruled
that Portland residents who wish to be "gender-less" can
do so. The ruling came after a 2016 ruling that would
allow residents to change their sex on legal documents
to "non-binary." Holmes Hehn's ruling allowed Patrick
Abbatiello to be known only as "Patch" going forward.
From around the state
•
This August, the sun will vanish. At least for 12 minutes,
according to NASA who puts Oregon right in the path of
a total eclipse that isn't expected to return for another 100
years. The event has had Oregon hotel rooms and camp
ground booked for nearly a year and the newest reports
show that the state can expect up to one million visitors.
•
A 14-year-old Eugene girl died at Bandon Beach on Sun-
day after a log she was playing on fell on top of her in the
surf. News of the incident spread across social media and
prompted the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
to warn beach-goers that the ocean can move large limbs
and branches and residents should not use the fallen trees
for recreation.
For the fi rst time in 78 years, the University of Oregon's
men's basketball team made it to the Final Four of the
NCAA tournament. The Ducks will take on North Car-
olina on April 1. The UO women's basketball team also
made it to the elite eight with OSU women's team ad-
vancing as well.
•
March 25
•
Suicidal Subject, Pennoyer
Ave.
A subject had made threats to
kill herself. While she did not
mention the means, she report-
ed that she tried to stab herself
in the throat with scissors earli-
er in the day. The complainant
said that the subject was having
a mental breakdown and has
an appointment with a mental
health expert next week.
Agency Assist, Wagner Rd.
A complainant advised that a
female came to her door telling
her she was in a motor-vehicle
accident. The subject had blood
on her and wasn’t able to stand
much. Police located a single
vehicle overturned in the trees
near the location. The female
stayed at the location while the
male extricated himself from the
vehicle. The male subject was
combative at fi rst with medics.
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ICE agents detained a 25-year-old "Dreamer" from Port-
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States after being brought to the country as a 5-year-old
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regulations. Francisco J. Rodriguez Dominguez was ar-
rested at his home and it was reported that he was de-
tained for having a misdemeanor DUI.
State
Representatives
Senator Floyd Prozanski
District 4 State Senator
PO Box 11511
Eugene, OR 97440
Phone: (541)342-2447
E-Mail : sen.fl oydprozanski@state.or.us
Rep. Cedric Hayden, Republican
District 7 State Representative
900 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 986-1407
Website: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ hayden
E-Mail : rep.cedrichayden@state.or.us
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