10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL DECEMBER 27, 2017
What to know on Measure 101
Swinging Bridge funds keep
coming
By Caitlyn May
cmay@cgsentinel.com
Repairs for the Swinging
Bridge are estimated to cost
hundreds of thousands of dol-
lars. Community members
have donated $2,815.03 as of
Wednesday, Dec. 20.
The option to donate to
the repair fund is included in
homeowners' water bills is-
sued by the city. Residents can
choose to "round up" to the
nearest dollar amount with the
difference issued to a separate
city account, designated for
bridge repairs.
The Swinging Bridge has
been out of order for over a
year after city engineers re-
vealed that structurally issued
had rendered the bridge un-
safe.
The Cottage Grove City
Council has wrestled with the
issue from opting for a new
design to the cost of the re-
By Caitlyn May
cmay@cgsentinel.com
In July of 2017, the Oregon
State Legislature approved
House Bill 2391 which im-
plemented a provider tax on
insurance companies and hos-
pitals.
This January, voters will
decide whether or not that bill
will stand.
Rep. Julie Parrish started a
petition process and garnered
enough signatures to place the
question on the ballot for the
special election as Measure
101.
What the measure does
Measure 101 would uphold
HB 2391. Insurance providers
and hospitals would be taxed
between 0.7 and 1.5 percent
and the funds used to close the
hole left by the state legisla-
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ture's budgetary shortfall.
What does it mean?
If Measure 101 passes, the
funds garnered from the tax
would go to fund Medicaid.
Individuals currently on the
Oregon Health Plan are ex-
pected to be able to remain on
the plan for the next two years
until the legislature meets
again and possibly addresses
the issue once more.
Will my premium go up?
Because hospitals and insur-
ance companies will be paying
more in taxes, opponents of
the measure contend that those
costs may trickle down to con-
sumers.
Who
supports
the
measure?
AARP and PeaceHealth
have come out in favor of
Measure 101.
Who is against the
measure?
Parrish, as well as Rep.
Cedric Hayden have come
out against the measure as
well as several political action
committees.
What is everyone saying?
Proponents of the bill say
that passage would mean
low-income residents would
be able to keep their OHP
insurance while other residents
would be able to benefi t from a
stable health insurance market
and hospitals would be saved
from the costs of emergency
room visits by uninsured
Oregonians.
Opponents of the bill argue
that $330 million in tax money
would be funneled away from
schools, PERS and hospitals.
When is the election?
The special election is set
for Jan. 23.
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$261,000 but would maintain
some movement in the bridge.
However, according to Brads-
by, the recommendation for
the second option would cre-
ate a bridge that did not meet
current codes.
"Basically, the option is us-
ing the existing bridge and re-
placing the aspects that have
failed like the upper cables
and the decking," Bradsby
told The Sentinel. While the
replacements would enable
the bridge to swing, OBEC
reported that it would exceed
the 50 pounds per lineal foot
safety standard.
The city was denied funding
from a grant through the state
parks commission but accord-
ing to Meyers, a new applica-
tion is being prepared.
"The committee couldn't
wrap its head around the
bridge being part of the sce-
nic bike trail so we're going
to strengthen that part and try
again," Meyers said.
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approached businesses owners to have a dis-
cussion.
“The city has to do what it does to keep us all
safe and we have to fl ow with it and adjust. That’s
what you do in a community,” Lauraine said.
Owner of the Bookmine, Gail Hoelzle also said
she was “shocked” no one from the city had in-
formed businesses that would be affected by the
change.
Davis and her husband both noted that they ap-
preciated their interaction with Stewart after the
incident.
"I'm not as happy as I could be," Davis said,
noting that the city's plan still included removing
parking spaces from the corner of Hwy. 99 to ap-
proximately three feet from her storefront. "But
I'm happier than I was when I found out. "
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
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
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pairs.
The council was present-
ed with three options for the
bridges repair that included
a per-fabricated bridge op-
tion which was quickly swept
away with councilors and res-
idents noting the appeal of the
Swinging Bridge's character
and movement.
The movement, however,
has proved tricky when decid-
ing how to rebuild the struc-
ture so it is safe for residents
to use.
"Movement is a sign of
failure," Cottage Grove City
Manager Richard Meyers said.
"If it's moving, it's a sign of
failure."
Meyers said he continues
to work with the engineering
department to explore design
options for the bridge.
Earlier this year, the city
council agreed to approve one
of the options set forth by city
engineer Ron Bradsbury. That
option would cost roughly
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”
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