COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
LCC warns against DACA removal
By Caitlyn May
cmay@cgsentinel.com
T
he Trump Administra-
tion is mulling its options
concerning the Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
program that allows Americans
brought to the United States il-
legally by their parents while
they were underage, to remain
in the country. Sources close
to the administration reported-
ly announced on Sunday, Sep-
tember 2 that President Trump
would end the program, giving
Congress six months to act.
The halt of DACA would
place thousands of residents in
danger of being deported. Pri-
or to Sunday's announcement,
Lane Community College re-
leased a statement, saying, "The
Deferred Action on Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) program is
critically important to thou-
sands of community college
students throughout the United
States... As the Administration
considers the fates of the more
than 750,000 young people
nationally and an estimated
21,000 in Oregon registered un-
der DACA, Lane Community
College affi rms its strong sup-
port for DACA and our DACA
students and urges President
Donald Trump to maintain this
vitally important program."
To qualify for DACA, indi-
viduals must meet the following
criteria:
• Were under the age of 31
as of June 15, 2012.
• Came to the United
States before their 16th
birthday.
• Have continuously resid-
ed in the U.S. since June
15, 2017.
• Were physically present
in the U.S. on June 15,
2012.
• Had no lawful status on
June 15, 2012.
• Currently attend school,
have graduated or ob-
tained a GED or were
honorably
discharged
from the military or
Coast Guard.
• Have not been convicted
of a felony, signifi cant
misdemeanor or have not
had three or more misde-
meanor charges.
Lane's statement, issued by
school's board went on to
state, " DACA provides edu-
cational and career opportuni-
ties for undocumented young
people who were brought to
the United States as minors,
and who frequently have no
ties to the countries from
which they came. Terminat-
ing or phasing out DACA
will leave thousands of young
people, including many LCC
students, in limbo. In addition
to the change in immigra-
tion status, the rescission of
DACA will curtail the ability
of these individuals to work
lawfully and to receive in-
state tuition in some instanc-
es.
Lane Community College
is an open-access institution
whose mission is to serve
and educate all members of
the community. DACA is an
important asset that facilitates
this mission, providing stabil-
ity and economic opportunity.
In June, the Lane Commu-
nity College Board of Edu-
cation passed Board Policy
650, Protection of Immigrant
Students, which affi rms the
board’s commitment to ensur-
ing access and a welcoming,
safe learning environment for
all students."
South Lane School District
also took action in the cur-
rent political climate this past
year by passing a resolution
that prohibited school district
employees from giving infor-
mation to ICE regarding any
students' immigration status.
In the state of Oregon it is ille-
gal for state law enforcement
to act solely on an individual's
immigration status.
Benefi ciaries of DACA--of-
ten refereed to as "Dreamers,"
number in the thousands with
the latest information provid-
ed by the U.S. Citizen and
Immigration Service counting
800,000 Dreamers in the U.S.
though it estimates more than
one million are eligible for
the program.
The average age Dreamers
came to the U.S. is six years
old.
A recent study conducted
by the think tank, Center for
American Progress noted es-
timated that the U.S. would
lose approximately $460 bil-
lion in the GDP over the next
10 years if DACA were to be
folded.
Lane County joins preparedness month
By Caitlyn May
cmay@cgsentinel.com
September is National
Preparedness Month and
Lane County is taking
the opportunity to reach
out to residents.
The
county
has
launched a campaign that
will see public informa-
tion offi cer Carrie Carv-
er post different ways to
prepare for a disaster on
the county's various so-
cial media platforms.
According to a press
release issued by Lane
County
Emergency
Services, the links that
are posted will provide
short, fun videos detail-
ing ways to preprepared
in light of the current
wildfi res and the trage-
dy in Texas in regards to
Hurricane Harvey.
For more information,
see @lanecountysheriff-
soffi ce on Facebook or
Twitter.
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Heat wave, fi res bring
smoke to the valley
Several wildfi res around the
state of Oregon have swept
cmay@cgsentinel.com
smoke into the valley, forcing
agencies to issue unhealthy air
quality readings and cautioning those with breathing issues to re-
main indoors.
Last week, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees again, air
quality continued to deteriorate.
"The smoke particulates in the atmosphere irritate the lungs,
making breathing more diffi cult," said Robert Stalbow, Respiratory
Therapist at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at River-
Bend. "We recommend that people in the higher risk groups reduce
their exposure to the hot outdoor air for the duration of this weath-
er event. These groups include infants, children, pregnant women
and adults over age 65, as well as those with asthma, respiratory
infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease, or those who have had a
stroke."
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) measured air
quality in Cottage Grove, on Monday, September 4, at 177 or "un-
healthy." Air quality in neighboring Eugene was measured at 411;
hazardous.
Temperatures in Cottage Grove came in well above average just
before the Labor Day weekend. On Sunday, September 3, the tem-
perature on record was 96 degrees; 16 degrees above the day's av-
erage temperature of 80 degrees.
The hot weather has fueled wildfi res burning around the state
as well as in neighboring California and Washington. Los Ange-
les County has issued a state of emergency due to the LaTuna fi re
which has burned nearly 6,000 acres while crews in Oregon contin-
ue to battle 18 wildfi res.
Oregon State Police announced on Sunday that the cause of the
Eagle Creek Trail fi re--burning 3,000 acres--was likely individuals
setting off fi reworks. The fi re trapped 153 hikers overnight and con-
tinues to burn.
Evacuations continue with Lane County Emergency Services
issuing a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation order for the McKenzie
Hwy. Corridor from Hwy. 126 to Rainbow to McKenzie Bridge and
Belknap Springs.
For up to date evacuation orders, please visit fl ashalert.net or
download the app for up to the minute information.
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