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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 3. 2017 5A Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at Sentinel stories from 30 and 60 years ago May 10, 1987: Creswell woman strikes gold When Bonnie Graves of Cre- swell bought her lottery ticket with returnable bottle money on April 29, she tucked them deep into her purse that day and for- got about them. Remembering the tickets around midnight, Graves, 44, dug them out of her purse and scratched off the silver stuff. The Creswell woman struck gold. “When I saw that I won $25,000, I had to put my glassed on and read the directions again,” Graves said. Graves uncovered three O’s in a row to become the fi rst top instant prize winner in the Ore- gon lottery game. Earlier in the day, she came home from work, cleaned the garage, and exchanged bottles for “Win-For-Life” Scratch-it game tickets. The winning ticket was pur- chased at Aday’s market, 822 W. Main St. in Cottage Grove. Graves waited to tell anyone her news. She wanted to share it with her husband fi rst, who was out of town at the time. After picking him up at the airport on Sunday, they were with friends in the car so she waited to tell him when they were home alone that evening. When she went down to the lottery offi ce in Salem, she was given a check for $25,000. “I didn't think they had those big winners out there,” Graves said. She said she has plans to use the money as a down payment on a home in the Crewell area. Graves has been playing Or- egon Lottery since it began in POLICE BLOTTER Cottage Grove high schoolers may have created a law. That's what the youth advisory council is waiting to fi nd out as its bill concerning the use of nitrous oxide cannisters sits on the senate president's desk for approval. House Bill 3030 would require Oregon residents to be 21 or older to pur- chase the canisters and a coming request from the youth advisory council would ask that the location of the canisters be moved from smoke shops to strictly baking good stores. From the legislature April 1985. She said she would buy a ticket every time she want to a grocery store. Nine additional $25,000 top instant prizes are still to be discovered plus fi ve “Win- For-Life”prizes of $1,000 per month, for life. Since April 1985, $2 billion to claim money if owner does not claim it. Shell station reported gas drive off oc- curred earlier, $40 in fuel, possible employ- ee error. Case info taken for report. Caller advised she returned and found that there is damage to the fence that con- tains the chickens and somebody went through her belongs that she had packed up inside the house and fl ipped through her mail - none opened. April 25, 2017 Request from Douglas County to assist in pursuit, fail to yield and unable to maintain lanes, white Chev Sedan. Caller advised subject attempted to break into her residence during the night, case taken for attempted burglary and criminal mischief. Subject called to advise they shot out one of the windows at Magnolia Village while they were target shooting in their own back- yard. Caller advised his neighbor just struck his vehicle head on and fl ed the area. Caller advised the neighbor's dog has punctured his foot with a piece of wire and they need something to cut the wire to get the dog to the vet. Caller advised male at front door at- tempting to sell products. Concerned that salesman is victim of human traffi cking and made to do job against will. Described as late teens, wearing blue jeans and plain jacket, last seen headed northbound on 16th street on foot. Concerned person called in regard to overhearing person talking to nurse earlier on the phone and advised he was not taking his meds as he should and he was ready to meet Jesus. Is not now answering phone for social worker or his insurance company. April 26, 2017 Person rambling about a female named Becky. Stated she was abducted by un- known people, killed, then says she has contacted him telepathically. Told him she was locked in a trunk of a vehicle and was on way to beach. Customer of local business found un- known subject in their vehicle as they were leaving. Businesses went through video footage and found subject on video. Noth- ing missing from vehicle. Described as wearing puffy jacket and baseball cap. Disorderly aggressive panhandler was al- most pepper sprayed by complainant. Sub- ject described as wearing a tan Carhartt and cammo pants. Subject advised of complaint and trespassed from location. Caller requested help with fraud involv- ing several Ebay sales. Advised was a civil matter. Elderly female in Walmart parking lot near bus stop pushing a yellow scooter with two dogs in it. She was wearing grey jack- et and sweat pants. Caller thinks perhaps is person missing from Springfi eld for few months. Caller advised shed at location broken into. A parent at front counter of police dept. with bundle of money located at Bohemia Elementary soccer practice. Son would like 6 News from the state legislature and around Oregon in prizes have been paid to Or- egon Lottery players and nearly $900 million has been earned for economic development and job creation in Oregon. Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 April 24, 2017 -day April 27, 2017 Advised female in dark hoody, green pa- jama pants and white tennis shoes knock- ing on doors asking for money. Last saw northbound on 8th St. April 28, 2017 FRIDAY MAY 5 81° | 51° 59° | 41° Mostly Cloudy Showers SATURDAY MAY 6 SUNDAY MAY 7 57° | 40° 61° | 41° Showers Mostly Cloudy MONDAY MAY 8 TUESDAY MAY 9 68° | 43° 70° | 48° Sunny Showers Caller advised wallet was stolen in Ash- land and on March 19 his credit card was used in Cottage Grove at Walmart, Discount Smokes and Carl Jr.'s It was a week of rallies for Oregon last week as residents gath- ered in Eugene to demonstrate their belief in climate change. That march was followed by a May Day demonstration on May 1 for workers and immigrants within the state. Patrol requested for juveniles walking around Taylor Ave. construction area and also for an adult who is walking a dog - con- cerned for their safety. Two Oregon men pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a big- horn sheep after they were caught last April beheading two of the animals near Interstate 84. They were sentence to a year of proba- tion and were stripped of hunting rights for three years. The men must also complete up to 80 hours of community service and pay fi nes between $1,500 and $2,000. Caller advised boyfriend struck her and she is pregnant. Said he has left apartment on foot and has happened before. He is wearing white jacket and blue jeans. Sub- ject was contacted and not pressing charges, just wants him located and advised to stay away for the night. April 29, 2017 Suspicious condition advised as two mid- dle school age juveniles sitting behind a gate that is normally locked, under I-5 North- bound, from the Row River Bike Trail. Village Green Resort reported guest broke a door and is now gone. Couple reported hanging around front door of business that is now closed. One named Dennis and is wearing a jester hat. April 30, 2017 Silver Ford truck reported weaving in parking lot of Walmart, aggressive toward caller when approached, driver stated only had one beer and was fumbling with car keys. Transmissions Plus & AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES Manual & Automatic Transmission Repair Tune ups 30-60-90K Services Brakes, belts, hoses and cooling system services Muffl ers & Custom Exhaust All makes and models. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AFFORDABLY This coverage can be tricky. Call your local agent today (541) 942-0555. PayneWest.com/Cottage-Grove Several bills focusing on gun control failed to make it out of committee but Senate Bill 868 which would allow courts to create a process to prevent individuals who were at risk of suicide or harm- ing someone else from being in possession of a gun, passed and is on the way to the house. Reported Lab/Pitt mix tied up outside and appears to be severely malnourished. Will be following up over next few weeks. Subject just walked out of business wear- ing a grey baseball cap that he took off shelf of business, might be known as Justin, wearing baggy shorts and jacket, grey base- ball cap on top of a black baseball cap, with backpack, walking northbound on 5th St. PRACTICING THE ART OF TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICE SINCE 1991 Flood policies must be in place at least 6 weeks prior to a claim. House Bill 2005 passed the house, meeting the deadline to make it out of committee to move on in the process of becoming a law. The possible legislation would increase civil penalties for employ- ers paying women and minorities less than others who do the same work. The Oregon Legislature hit the half-way point of the latest leg- islative session. More public hearings are expected for bills before a new batch of laws is released and the state unveils a budget for the next two years that will have to contend with a nearly $2 billion shortfall. From around the state It's recruiting season and the Uni- versity of Oregon leads the pack with the most commitments made this past weekend. The Ducks scored the number one player in Col- orado, Adrian Jackson as well as the number four player in Oregon, Lake Oswego's Dawson Jaramillo. The school snagged six players overall by Sunday. weather forecast THURSDAY MAY 4 CAPITOL BEAT WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “NO MONKEY BUSINESS!” The Oregon National Guard took part in the University of Ore- gon Duck's Spring Game with players handing over their jerseys to service members on Saturday. On April 30, Governor Kate Brown was on hand in Portland to witness the completion of the tallest wooden building in the coun- try. The building is eight stories and designed by Carbon12. 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. 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