COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
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“When the levy was approved we made sure we
had the staffi ng in place and then we started chip-
ping away at those things suggested in the master
plan,” Wooten said.
In November, the levy will go back to voters to
decide whether to renew it.
“This is not a new tax,” Wooten said. “This is
what we are already paying.”
To encourage voters to pass the levy, South
Lane County Fire and Rescue is embarking on a
public education campaign by speaking to local
service groups and residents about the benefi ts of
the levy as well as the potential changes in ser-
vices should the levy not pass in November.
According to Wooten, up to nine fi refi ghter/
paramedic positions could be cut and staffi ng
levels at the Cottage Grove and Creswell stations
would be reduced from their current 24/7 levels.
“It might mean we get out of the ambulance
business,” Wooten added noting that the loss of
the levy would also affect the ISO rating and sub-
sequently, homeowners’ insurance rates.
"The ISO would most likely return to the previ-
ous rating," he said.
“If we don’t get it in November, we would try
for May,” Wooten said of a potential no vote on
Measure 20-278.
Currently, the district is in the last year of the
levy. If voters turn down the renewal, Wooten said
he has contingency funds to maintain service lev-
els for approximately nine months but would look
at making cuts to services shortly thereafter.
“It would be a shame to lose all the good work
and good things we’ve gained with this levy,” he
said.
with the proposed equipment
from Motorola.
However, several residents
came out to speak on the issue
and voiced their concerns re-
garding the equipment switch.
Duane Taddei expressed his
concerns over the memo that
states the new system would
“allow for operations security
and offi cer safety because those
engaging in criminal activity
will not be able to monitor po-
lice offi cers’ activity and loca-
tion.”
“That’s not true,” Taddei told
the council and cited examples
of after-market gadgets that can
decrypt and intercept police
communication.
Resident Dylan Mann also
expressed concern over the
technology.
“We’re not in a position to be
dealing with criminal master-
minds or Bond villains,” coun-
cilor Jake Boone said. “Some-
one with SWAT gear can break
into my house but that doesn’t
mean I take the front door off
the hinges. If someone drives a
tank into town and shoots at po-
lice, their vests won’t help but
that doesn’t mean we throw the
vests away or don’t get them,”
he said. “It’s silly not to do this
when we get a discount.”
The radio system is quoted
at $394,717. However, after
discounts and an interstate co-
operative procurement, the city
would pay $267,074 creating a
savings of $127,642. The agree-
ment calls for payments made
over fi ve years and according
to Cottage Grove City Manag-
er Richard Meyers, those funds
would have to be budgeted for
in the coming budget years.
The council approved the re-
quest unanimously.
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Worship
Directory
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
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
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
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PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD MEYERS
Mayor Jeff Gowing presents utilities supervisor Tony Kirk with an plaque honoring his 40 years with the city of
Cottage Grove during the Monday, september 25 city council meeting.
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
Living Faith Assembly
Pastor: James L. Markus
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
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The Second-Annual
Cottage Grove
MAYOR’S
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at the historic
COTTAGE GROVE ARMORY
Mayor jeff Gowing invites you to join him for an
elegant evening of dinner and
dancing in support of the restoration of
Cottage Grove’s most iconic building.
With community support, the Armory can once
again serve as a hub of downtown activity. Won’t
YOU help make the dream a reality?
sponsorship opportunities that
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start at $300, and of course, individual tickets are
also available.
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PURCHASE TICKETS , PLEASE CALL 541-942-2411.