COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL AUGUST 9, 2017
HEAT WAVE
Water plant receives violation
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On May 24, the Cot-
tage Grove Waste Treat-
cmay@cgsentinel.com
ment Plant had a vio-
lation of the coliform
allowable limits in our
DEQ NPDES operating permit for treated effl u-
ent that is used in our reuse program. This, ac-
cording to Cottage Grove City Manager Richard
Meyers.
"The permit allows for 23 micro-organisms
per 100 mls and our test showed that we had 30
micro-organisms violating the allowable limit by
7 organisms. Wastewater staff has worked with
the DEQ to improve our testing procedures to
insure our treated effl uent meets the permit re-
quirements. The test for coliform requires a 24
hour incubation period to determine the results.
Consequently the results of the test aren't know
until after the effl uent has left the plant," Meyers
wrote to residents.
By Caitlyn May
COURTESY INCIWEB/INCIDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
the week prior had a higher call-in rate than the
days that saw 100-plus degrees in the city.
Cottage Grove broke heat records on Wednes-
day, August 2. The prior record high for the day
was set in 1939 at 99 degrees. Wednesday's high
reached 106.
Fire Chief John Wooten issued fi re restrictions
over the valley, citing the high temperatures and
extreme fi re dangers while several wild fi res
burned throughout the state, prompting Governor
Kate Brown to issue a state of emergency.
"As Oregon faces a near record-breaking heat-
wave, the threat of wildfi res increases," Governor
Brown said. "I am thankful to the fi refi ghters and
crews working tirelessly throughout the state, and
remind all Oregonians to be safe and follow post-
ed fi re bans. Our state agencies have a long-stand-
ing tradition of collaboration, and this declaration
of emergency will ensure they have the resources
needed to minimize the impact of wildfi res."
As of press time, 17 active wildfi res burned in
the state of Oregon and Washington, affecting the
air quality in the state, prompting LRAPA to issue
dangerous air quality warnings for the most vul-
nerable populations.
The fi res affecting air quality as of Monday,
August 2 included fi res at Indian Creek, Spruce
Lake, Cinder Butte, Indian Lake and Bear Butte.
The air quality hovered in the dangerous during
last week's heat wave which sent residents to
newly opened cooling stations around the city.
Cottage Grove opened city hall and the commu-
nity center to those seeking refuge from the poor
air quality and heat between the hours of noon and
5 p.m. According to Cottage Grove City Manager
Richard Meyers, approximately 30 to 40 people
made use of the facilities.
"We had a fi ve gallon jug of ice water and we
fi lled it every few hours," he said.
Cottage Grove Faith Center
33761 Row River Rd.
541-942-4851
Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett
www.cg4.tv
Full Childrenʼs Ministry available
Service: 10:00am
COTTAGE GROVE:
6th & Gibbs Church of
Christ
195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822
Pastor: Aaron Earlywine
Youth & Families Pastor:
Seth Bailey
Service: 10am,
Sunday School: 9am for all ages
Christian Education
Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade
www.6thandgibbs.com
Calvary Baptist Church
77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290
Pastor: Riley Hendricks
Sunday School: 9:45am
Worship: 11:00am
The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm
Praying Thru Life: Wednesday
6:00pm
Delight Valley
Church of Christ
33087 Saginaw Rd. East
541-942-7711
Pastor: Bob Friend
Two Services:
9am - Classic in the Chapel
10:30am - Contemporary in the
Auditorium
First Presbyterian Church
3rd and Adams St
541-942-4479
Pastor: Karen Hill
Worship: 10:00am
Sunday School: 10:00am
www.cgpresbynews.com
The violation marks the second violation in
three years which warrants formal action on the
part of the DEQ which may include a fi nancial
penalty.
"The current effl uent reuse expansion project
will help the plant meet the permit requirements.
The expansion will create a large on site storage
pond that will aid in ensuring the effl uent meets
the permit requirement before being pumped off
site for irrigation use," Meyers said.
He told The Sentinel that the water is sampled
but before results are in, the water is gone. A
solution to that may be adding additional storage
space--an issue that may come before the city
council in the coming months.
Meyers noted that the water treatment plant
tests Row River water once a month and its levels
ranged from 276 micro-organisms per 100 milli-
liters 2,420 per 100 milliliters over the course of
three months.
Armory
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Above: Dry ice pellets used to blast away lead-based paint on the armory stairs. Below, a worker is seen through
an oberservation window at the armory, using the dry ice technique to clean the concrete steps.
Worship
Directory
DRAIN:
HOPE U.M.C.
131 W “A” St. Drain, OR
541-315-1617
Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen
Fellowship & Song: 11:30am
Potluck Lunch: 12:00pm
Worship: 12:30pm
9A
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
and St. Philip Benizi
Catholic Churches
1025 N. 19th St.
541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712
Father: Joseph Hung Nguyen
Holy Mass:
Tue-Thu: 8:30am; Sat:5:30pm
Sun: 10:30am
Confession: After daily mass,
Sat. 4-5pm or by appointment
St. Philip Benizi, Creswell
552 Holbrock Lane
541-895-8686, Sunday: 8:30am
St. Andrews Episcopal
Church
1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050
Rev. Lawrence Crumb
“Church with the fl ags.”
Worship: Sunday 10:30am
All Welcome
Seventh-day Adventist
Church
820 South 10th Street
541-942-5213
Pastor: Kevin Miller
Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am
Worship Service: Saturday,
10:40 am
Mid-week Service: Wednesday,
1:00 pm
Hope Fellowship
United Pentecostal Church
100 S. Gateway Blvd.
541-942-2061
Pastor: Dave Bragg
Worship: 11:00am Sunday
Calvary Chapel Cottage
Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday
Grove
www.hopefellowshipupc.com
1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza)
“FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Trinity Lutheran Church
541-942-6842
6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373
Pastor: Jeff Smith
Pastor: James L. Markus
Living Faith Assembly
Two Services on Sun:
Sunday School & Adult Education
467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612
9am & 10:45am
9:15am
Pastor Rulon Combs
Youth Group Bible Study
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Child Care 10:45am Service Only Worship & Childrenʼs
Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue &
Church 10:00 am
www.cgcalvary.org
Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups
Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm
tlccg.com
Center for Spiritual Living
Non-Denominational
Cottage Grove
Church of Christ
United Methodist Church
700 Gibbs Ave.
334 Washington • 541-942-3033
1041 Pennoyer Ave
(Community Center)
Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen
541-942-8928
Rev. Bobby Lee
Worship: 10:30am
Preacher: Tony Martin
Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Comm. Dinner (Adults $5,
Sunday Bible Study:10:00am
cslcottagegrove@gmail.com
Kids Free)
Sunday Worship:10:50am &
2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm
5:30pm
Church of Christ
cottagegroveumc.org
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 www.pennoyeravecoc.com
Sunday Service: 10:30am
Old Time Gospel Fellowship “VICTORY” Country Church
913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913
Cottage Grove Bible Church 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999
Pastor: Barbara Dockery
Pastor: Jim Edwards
1200 East Quincy Avenue
Worship Service: 10:00am
Sunday Service: 10:00am
541-942-4771
Message: “WE BELIEVE IN
Join us in Traditional
Pastor:Bob Singer
MIRACLES”
Christian Worship
Worship 11am
Sunday School:9:45am
AWANA age 3-8th Grade,
Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm
www.cgbible.org
for lead.
Cottage Grove City Manager Richard
Meyers argued that the tests from the
city's armory showed lead in the 100s
compared to armories around the state
that tests in the thousands. He also con-
tested that strips being used to test the
armory were safe and accurate, a claim
supported by both OSHA and the EPA.
Additional testing of the armory
showed elevated levels of lead in the
front of the drill hall, most often used
as the main gathering space during the
events held in the facility over the last
year.
It was Meyer's contention that the
higher reading was a result of visitors
dragging in lead from the concrete stairs
leading to the front door which are treat-
ed with lead-based paint.
"It’s conceivable that, with concrete
stairs with lead paint can be responsible
for tracking," said Perry Cabot, a senior
program specialist with the Multonmah County Health Department who is responsible for providing
resources and education on lead poisoning prevention within the county. It would be a sensible expla-
nation, he said, but without knowledge of the remediation process he said it’s impossible to know if it’s
the sole culprit behind the elevated test. “There’s no way to say it’s only from tracking.”
The original estimate for remediation of the stairs came in at $30,000. The procedure conducted on
Monday had a cost of approximately $28,000 according to Meyers.
While the monetary cost of the remediation was lower than expected, scheduling
costs soared. As of Monday, the company predicted the procedure would be com-
pleted by Friday; a day after the armory was set to host a jaw harp festival.
"We're scrambling around
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trying to fi nd out why it's
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going to be longer than
we originally thought,"
Meyers said.
Rusty & Primitive Treasures Vintage Market
The city is expected to
JOIN US IN THE GARDEN!
test the armory again after
Primitive, Vintage, Repurposed, Salvage, Farmhouse,
Garden, & good old Rusty Goodness
the stairs are complete and
Food &
Friday, Aug 25th, 5pm-9pm
then move on to construc-
Live Music
($5.00 for early pickins)
tion on the exterior of the
Saturday, Aug 26th, 9am-4pm (Free Admission)
building outlined in its
Shady Oaks Nursery
remodeling schedule.
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