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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL NOVEMBER 29, 2017 South Lane School district to replace 20 buses District must comply with new federal standards by Jan. 1, 2025 By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com South Lane School District is getting a new fl eet. Sort of. Twenty of the district’s 38 buses will have to be replaced under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act by Jan. 1, 2025. Any bus with a diesel engine, model year 2007 or older, will be redlined and un- able to remain in service. “That’s a big deal,” South Lane Transportation Supervisor Theresa Bichsel. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has been passing laws starting in 2007…build- ing to reducing emissions from diesel engines because they’re bigger particulates, they cause more problems,” she said. “It’s building towards getting the older diesel engines off the road.” The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act was fi rst introduced in 2010, citing the need to focus on the health of residents in relation to the exhaust emis- sions from diesel engines. The law specifi cally cites nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. The legislation set up $7.7 million to replace or retro- fi t buses from 88 schools in 27 states. Financial assistance has since been extended through state grant and loan programs funded through federal means. While the law affects all older diesel vehicles, school buses have gotten the lion’s share of the attention as school districts grapple with the cost of replacing aging fl eets or forgoing compliance all together to opt for privatizing and contract- ing transportation out to a third-party. Several districts in the area, including Pleasant Hill use third-party company Student First, but South Lane is working to avoid giving up its control of student transportation. The district has applied for grants that would help in the fi nancing of the 20 new vehicles it needs to replace in order to be compliant by 2025. “The EPA offers grants but on the grant, you can’t just crush the buses,” Bichsel said. “It can’t be possible they stay on the road in Mexico or as someone’s RV. You have to drill holes in the engine.” School districts can also opt to retro-fi t their older buses for a cost of between $20,000 and $25,000 but according to Bichsel, that’s not a vi- able option for South Lane because of the age of the buses. The district’s oldest bus in from 1991, making a $25,000 investment less than fi nancially sound. The 20 buses that would no longer be fi t for the road in 2025 include 12 regular school buses and eight special education vehicles. The current cost of special education buses is approximate- ly $75,000. A larger bus, $136,000. Whether the school district is going to replace the exact fl eet is has now has not yet been decided but Bichsel noted that as individualized education for special needs students increases, it means a greater need Museum holiday tradition is back Eight historic stained glass windows once again take center stage at the Cottage Grove Museum’s annual holiday celebration: Stained Glass and Candlelight, on Saturday, December 2nd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Museum 147 N. H St., in Cottage Grove. The event is part of Cottage Grove’s tree lighting ceremony and downtown holiday celebration. Stained glass window historian Joanne Skelton will conduct a guided tour of the windows that will include highlights of details of the window designs. The tour begins at 6:30pm. This year’s celebration will feature music by local singer and songwriter Ron O’Keefe, who will perform songs he has written about Cottage Grove. Visitors may also view the museum’s holiday exhibit, Holiday Bling from the Past, which fea- tures beautifully beaded, sparkly clothing and accessories from the museum’s historic textile collection. The stained glass windows will be illuminated throughout the holiday season on Friday, Satur- day and Sunday evenings from dusk until 10pm beginning December 2nd through New Years Eve. Stained Glass and Candlelight is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For information, contact: Cottage Grove Mu- seum Board President Becky Venice at 541- 942-4269 or b_bvenice@msn.org., or TaraSue Hughart, Cottage Grove Museum Coordinator at 541-968-2254 or tarasuehughart99@gmail.com. for special education buses and it’s not unusual for the district’s transportation yard to run those buses all day long. “Ultimately, on Jan. 1, 2025 any buses that don’t meet the requirement are redlined and we can no longer drive them,” Bichsel said. “We and Oregon state parks offer sales This holiday season, give your loved ones a year of unlimited access to Oregon's state parks with an annual day-use parking permit. From Dec. 1-31, holiday shoppers can buy the annual parking permit for only $25--that's $5 off the regular price of $30. The permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle. "Give the gift that will in- spire your family and friends to explore the parks and his- torical sites that make Oregon special," said Lisa Sumption, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department director. Shoppers can round out their gift with holiday gear branded with the iconic Ore- gon State Parks shield, includ- ing hats, water bottles, dog bowls, ornaments and stick- ers. The holiday gear will be on sale during the month of December. Gift gear and parking per- mits are for sale online at store.oregonstateparks.org/. Parking permits are also sold at major OPRD offi ces, some state park friends' group stores and selected local busi- nesses throughout the state. For a complete list of vendors, visit oregonstateparks.org/. Alternately, if you would like to give back to the parks you love, consider becoming a member of the nonprofi t Or- egon State Parks Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to enhance the state park experience. Those who give a tax-deductible donation of $45 or more will receive a 12-month day-use parking pass as a thank you. Parking costs $5 a day at 26 Oregon State Parks unless you have a 12- or 24-month parking permit or a same- day camping receipt. The 24-month pass is $50. LORANE NEWS Lorane Grange meets on December 7 at 7 p.m. Their Christmas Dinner and Open House is scheduled for Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 pm. Turkey, potatoes, gravy, and beverages will be provided. Just bring a side dish or dessert and a while elephant gift to exchange. Rural Art Movie night is on Saturday, December 9 starting at 6 p.m. After a delicious soup din- ner, prior to the main feature, the ukulele group will preform. Plan on attending this great evening. Just a reminder that the food boxes are up in most organizations. When shopping, remember those in our community less fortunate. The Angel Trees are going up soon at the Lorane Family Store and the Crow High School gym. The felt angels have suggestions or ideas for gifts items for children in our community whose family is in need of assistance. Be watching for the trees and let's help those children have a great Christmas. 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 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 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 COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Service times: 9am & 10:30am Sunday School: 9am for all ages Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com Another dental visit? Turns out, you have better things to do with your time. the district are working very hard to make sure that doesn’t happen. Our goal is to replace the buses on a timely manner in a way we can afford.” The 18 remaining buses in the district’s fl eet would not violate the regulations of the law and can remain on the road. First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.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 Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) 541-942-6842 Pastor: Jeff Smith Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am Youth Group Bible Study Child Care 10:45am Service Only www.cgcalvary.org Center for Spiritual Living Cottage Grove 700 Gibbs Ave. (Community Center) Rev. Bobby Lee Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. cslcottagegrove@gmail.com Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Hope In The Grove 700 E. Gibbs • 541-520-9529 Pastor: Wayne Husk Sunday services: Worship: 8:30a Coffee Fellowship: 9:30a Bible Study: 9:45a Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:00 am Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave 541-942-8928 Preacher: Tony Martin Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Jim Edwards Sunday Service: 10:00am Join in Traditional Christian Worship Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 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 Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids Free) 1st & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm umcgrove.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Worship With Us! We know your time is valuable. That's why we've invested in CEREC technology that allows for a faster experience when you need crowns, fillings or veneers. 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