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10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JUNE 28, 2017 Seniors earn$90k in scholarships School's fi nally out and after the dust of graduation has set- tled, the Cottage Grove Com- munity Foundation announces it gave the city's seniors a parting gift: $98,580. The Cottage Grove Commu- nity Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2002 and over the last 16 years it has provided 780 scholarships val- ued at a total of $770,000. It's ultimate goal is to provide at least one scholarship for each student at Cottage Grove High School who plans to continue their education and increase our renewable scholarships. This year, 80 students split the nearly $100,000 pot. Most of the scholarships this year were funded through endow- ment funds created through the foundation. As little as $10,000 is required to establish an en- dowment fund which will pro- vide scholarships forever. Recipients and donors are listed on our website at http:// www.cgcfoundation.org/ The recipients of this year's scholarships are: Hannah Albrecht, Scott An- derson, Kiley Banks, Sara Bass, Justin Bennett, Luke Bennett, Elizabeth Brown, Carrie Calk- ins, Seth Chambers, Ashlee Cook, Carol Crum, Savannah Crump, Faith Dunn, Sophia Edelblute Caps, Kaitlyn Erner, Adrianne Farris, Erin Foreman, Kale’a Galbreath, Christopher Glesmann, Matthew Goes, Mol- ly Goossens, Ronan Hall, Allie Harris, Alberto Hernandez, Claudia Hernandez, Madison Howland, MacKenzie Husko, Quint Iverson, Malena Kester, Abril Leal-Coronel, Chloe Lec- zel, Hailey Lilly, Emma Meyers, Samantha Munoz, Sokhoum Nhep, Victor Nicolas Gaspar, Brett Ollivant, Kobly Owens, Savannah Palis, Meilani Pang, Celeste Pelham, Raymi Piltz, Elizabeth Poe, Ryan Quick, Vic- toria Raade, Jessica Ray, McK- enzie Roberts, Clover Rudicel, Anthony Sabin, Kelsey Sands, Upasna Sharma, Garren Tay- lor, Grace Taylor, Kadie Todd- Durfee, Rose Trozelle, Areanna Walters and Sara Witty. Kickin' with Cops Continued from A1 idea came to her randomly one night after she sat through a budget meeting. “All of it is so heavy and I just needed something positive,” she said. “That was about a month and a half ago and I asked Scott and he said yes.” Cottage Grove Police Chief Scott Shepherd may have said yes to hosting the event but within an hour of its kick-off at 5 p.m., he was shouting “no.” The chief took the second shift in the dunk tank after city coun- cilor Mike Fleck and within the span of fi ve minutes, he hit the water six times sunglasses and all. With each splash, Shepherd shouted, wiped his eyes and climbed back to the platform al- lowing children and adults alike to take a shot at sending him back into the water. “It actually feels refreshing,” Fleck joked, standing in the shade beside the dunk tank af- ter his shift, a puddle forming at his feet and vanishing quickly in the heat of the afternoon. He points out that, while he fell vic- tim to the dunk approximately a dozen times, the line had grown considerably for Shepherd. Twenty-one people stood in line waiting for their three baseballs and the chance to send the chief into the water. Those who had already dunked the chief or were wait- ing for the opportunity to do it again wandered between a cot- ton candy machine, police cars, lights fl ashing for the kids, and mayor Jeff Gowing’s grill sta- tion. “We really couldn’t do it with- out the sponsors,” Slay said, her eyes constantly wandering from station to station. One is out of hot dog buns, another needs her attention as well. “The spon- sors, they really made this hap- pen.” Several local businesses chipped in including Safeway, Urban Kitchen, Brad’s Chevy, Weyerhaeuser, Big Stuff BBQ and Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant. $8,000 Sigh of Relief raises $15,000 "You don't leave there without cry- cmay@cgsentinel.com ing," Cottage Grove City Manager Rich- ard Meyerstold the city council during its June 12 meeting. He was talking about the Sigh of Re- lief Luncheon hosted by the Family Relief Nursery and the group's tactics to fundrais- ing. While Meyers cited emotional testimo- nials, Family Relief Center's Executive Director Diane Hazen said the goal of the event is to raise funds to continue helping the community. The Family Relief Nursery provides ser- vices to children under the age of six with families who have multiple risk factors and stresses linked to neglect and abuse. According to Hazen, the organization has helped 400 local families over the last year with services such as home visits, parental classes, respite care, crisis response, early childhood development classes and more. By Caitlyn May However, providing these services and outreach comes at a cost. Family Relief is currently receives 40 percent of its funding from the state, leaving 60 percent to grants and donations. During the Sigh of Relief Luncheon, Family Relief raised $15,000. Half of the funds will be used for an infant class begin- ning this fall. "I am inspired by how this community is coming together in so many ways to support children and parents because I believe the future of any society depends on its abili- ty to foster the health and well-being of the next generation," Hazen said. "Today’s children will become tomorrow’s citizens, workers, and parents. When we invest wise- ly in children and families, the next genera- tion will pay that back through a lifetime of productivity and responsible citizenship." While $15,000 falls intot he impressive category for an afternoon's earning, Hazen said the number is likely to fall below last year's $23,000 raised at the same event even News from outside the Grove Lorane: (submitted by Lil Thompson)Well, it's hard to believe but only six more days until July 4. That's right, next Tuesday. Things are drying out, so please be careful with your fi reworks. Make sure you have a bucket of water and/or a hose with you and be on gravel or cement. Discard your extinguished fi reworks in a bucket of water or sand. Grangers, we are meeting at the grange on July 10 for some of the fi nal planning for our Lane County fair booth. The Grange meeting is the third Thursday in July. Wishing you all a very Hap- py July 4 as we celebrate our freedom. Enjoy and be safe. Drain: The Douglas County Fair is scheduled for August 9-12. This year's draws include Melissa Ethridge Old Domi- non, Papa Roach, carnival and livestock. Presale tickets are on sale now until July 31. Adults 13 and older are $10, children 6 through 12 are $4, seniors are $8 and children fi ve and under are free. Creswell: The Restore Or- egon website features a story titled, “Creswell’s Old School- house – Linking the Past to the Future”. Go to https://restoreo- regon.org and watch the chang- ing image on the right. Do you have an interest in civics and a desire to serve your community? If you are over 18 and currently live with- in the city limits of Creswell (and have lived here for a year or more) you could apply to be- come a City Councilor. There is one vacancy needing to be fi lled for a term that will end December 31, 2018. If you are interested in this volunteer po- sition please click on the fol- lowing link for an application: http://www.ci.creswell.or.us/ sites/default/fi les/Council%20 Vacancy%20Application.pdf and then submit your complet- ed form to City Hall. Creswell After School Pro- gram is now seeking volunteers to begin October 2, 2017. The After School Program is free for children 5 and older. The Program meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and follows the Creswell School District calendar. A background check is required. If interested in volunteering please contact Linda Warner at cobalt@creswell-or.us. Free lunch will be provided at Holt Park for children 18 and under. The program runs from June 19 through August 25 and is sponsored by Food for Lane County’s Sumer Food Program. For more information con- tact:Stefani Roybal, Summer Food Program Assistant Man- MORE HD CHANNELS FASTER INTERNET AND UNLIMITED PHONE. Continued from A1 hibiting fraternization but ac- cording to newly elected board chair Alan Baas, the board could consider the issue in the future. “As new board chair I have not thought about it yet and have not talked to anybody about it,” he said. “Many large industries do employee fraterni- zation policies so if that comes up, I assume the board will consider it but nothing is on the table.” DAN’S PLANTS We will be closed for the 4th of July, but you can come see us at the Creswell Park between 8 am and 4 pm. after this year's tally becomes offi cial. Hazen detailed the organization's upcom- ing projects which include partnering with South Lane Family Support Collaborative, comprised of South Lane School District, Family Resource Center, South Lane Men- tal Health and Parent Partnership. The co- hort received a grant through Oregon Com- munity Foundation to support the health and well-being of pregnant women and new mothers. The nursery will also be working with the 90 by 30 Prevention Leadership Team to provide baby boxes fi lled with newborn needs beginning August 1. In addition, the nursery hosts Darkness To Light which Hazen said, "is a vital train- ing to inform and empower community members to help prevent and respond to child sexual abuse. Family Relief Nursery offers this free training the second Tuesday of every month." For more information on the Family Re- lief Nursery or how to donate, call (541) 942-4835. CALL TODAY AND PAY LESS 800-718-0153 • Speeds up to 100Mbps • Unlimited data – no data caps BEST INTERNET OFFER AS LOW AS 34 99 $ /per mo. for 12 mos FREE ACCESS TO WiFi HOTSPOTS * The MOST HD | SUPERFAST Internet | SUPERIOR Voice 125+ CHANNELS UP TO 100MBPS UNLIMITED CALLING Triple Play Select $ TV, INTERNET AND PHONE from 89 99 /mo each for 12 mos when bundled* Family & General Dentistry ager at 541-343-2822x351. The Creswell Food Pantry is currently accepting appli- cations for a wide variety of volunteer positions. The most critical need is for volunteers who will deliver food boxes to shut-ins as well as trans- port customers for food pantry shopping. These situations will be prior-arranged by the Pantry Manager. We ask that food de- livery and customer transport applicants pay a $15 fee, for a simple background check. Applications are available at Creswell City Hall and the Cre- swell Food Pantry The 4th of July Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Grab a BITE of Cottage Grove R estaurant G U I D E FIESTA CANTINA SPECIALS M-MARGARITA MONDAYS T-TACO TUESDAYS W/FRESH MADE TORTILLAS W-WELLLS DOWN CALLS UP TH-TRIVIA NIGHT FRI. & SAT. DJ & DANCING SUN FOOTBALL PRO SPECIALS, GIANT TV EL TAPATIO Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (541) 767-0457 We have hanging baskets and color bowls. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! DAN’S PLANTS 82243 Davisson Rd. Creswell 541-953-3661 Douglas uglas G. 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