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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 24, 2017 5A Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at Sentinel stories from 30 and 60 years ago It's a jungle: May 13, 1987 Seemingly engulfed by high grass, Art Bruni took advantage of the nice weather last week to mow a portion of his proper- ty at the corner of 10th st. and Adams Ave. The three-foot high and high- er grass needed to be cut for visibility reasons, and Bruni even had a rough time seeing some of the items buried in the grass such as botties, cans, even a snake or two. Photo by Tony Hazarian. Also on this day: Ad • Legislators are hard at work trying to close the bud- get shortfall before the July 9 deadline. The state brings in $18.2 billion in revenue, spends $20.6 billion, leaving a defi cit of $1.4 billion. The gov- ernor's offi ce has suggested $900 million in new taxes to ease the gap. • Oregon Department of Human Services Direc- tor Lena Alhusseini turned in her resignation last week. The announcement comes just weeks after she released her goals for the department. • A three-year-old girl in eastern Oregon is lucky to be walking again after a tick bite sent her to the hospital with paralysis. After showing signs of the ailment, her parents found a tick on her scalp and doctors informed the couple the insect is capable of releasing a toxin to cause the symptoms. • Oregon taxpayers won't be seeing a kicker in the form of a check th is year. Instead, the kicker which would amount to approximatley $200 per resident, will come as a credit in next year's taxes. For exam- ple, if a resident owes the state $300 after fi ling taxes, the bill will only be $100. Homeowner attacked on S. 13th St. Punched in the face. Declined medics. • Suspicious subject reported laying on the sidewalk on Lane CT. 30s, heavyset, red sweatpants. Has been in the area for a couple of days. The Oregon Legislature is considering an option that would have the state elect the president based on popular vote rather than use the standard elec- toral college model. • Voters passed several bonds last Tuesday, including a historic school bond in Portland totaling $790 million. For local results, please see the story in this week's edition. in front of residence, looking at it. Two juvenilles were reported "stuck" inside the restroom at Coin- er Park. Complainant at station to speak with offi cer regarding information he has about a bicycle theft ring he believes to be operating out of East Regional Park. May 20 Auto Zone reported male with pos- sible schizophrenia acussing em- ployees of following him around. Welfare check on woman standing in the median. Appeared to be "out of it." White female in all black clothing. Resident on N. 16th reported cart full of stolen items in front of his residence including two concrete, religious statues. Two Hispanic males reported crawl- ing under the fence at Kennedy High School, headed up the hill. Suspicious vehicle reported on Shoreview Dr.Truck drove into yard, complainant said no driver around, two cans of gas in the bed. Traffi c hazard reported. Individuals in front of Axe and Fiddle placing things in the roadway for motorists to run over. Complainant at Middlefi eld Golf Course reported man at pro shop talking about being their to work. Was never hired. May 21 Suspicious person reported in Walmart parking lot shining fl ash- light in parked vehicles. May 19 Welfar check on woman pushing a wheelchair with her feet on Hwy. 99. Dog reported in car at Walmart. In vehicle approximately one hour. Buglarly reported on S. 6th St. Advised authorities someone broke into her residence. Offi cers requested to speak to 14-year-old regarding consequences of running away. Criminal Mischeif reported on N. Douglas. Complainant woke up to the wires cut on the motor of his boat. Possible attempt of theft of motor. A male was reported going into the liquor store and coming out to give the liquor to minors. -day weather forecast THURSDAY MAY 25 FRIDAY MAY 26 73° | 47° 82° | 50° Mostly Cloudy Sunny SATURDAY MAY 27 SUNDAY MAY 28 83° | 49° 85° | 51° Sunny Sunny MONDAY MAY 29 TUESDAY MAY 30 85° | 53° 81° | 52° Sunny • Oregon Governor Kate Brown pardoned a fourth-grader this week after the boy wrote the governor a letter explaining that, while on a school trip, he took a pen and a ha- zelnut and was very sorry for his crime but hoped the governor would accept his apology and the dollar bill enclosed inside. Upon receiving the note the governor issued a pardon and a postcard with a thanks for the boy's honesty. The exchange made the rounds on social media. Around the state Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 May 22 6 News from the state legislature and around Oregon promoting six-pack of Pepsi cans for $2.35, Downy fabric softener for $1.97, Panasonic phone with 30-digit auto dialer, speakerphone and battery backup for $59.77 and top sirloin steak for $2.77 a pound. Expansion plans were underway for Creswell's airport, Ralph Benedict was appointed to the city council and high school counselor Jan Neely re- tired after 35 years. POLICE BLOTTER CAPITOL BEAT Sunny Suspicious activity on N. Douglas. Male reported walking back and forth May 17 Unlawful lodging reported at Bo- hemia Park. Full size pick up with homemade canopy. Appeared to be camping in gravel lot. Male reported swaying, driving irratically in Walmart parking lot. Exited vehicle, said he was going to get pizza. May 16 Male in late 50s asked to leave DHS offi ce several times. Hit and run reported in Safeway parkinglot. Reported trespass. 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