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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JANUARY 31, 2018 5A Cottage Grove Retrospective A look back at Sentinel stories from 30 and 60 years ago Other tidbits from Feb. 3, 1987 City runs short on revenues: A projected shortfall of about $220,000 for the city’s 1988-1989 budget year could mean cutting about three programs and an across-the-board re- duction of fi ve percent for all city services, newly arrived City Manager Bill Bixby told council Mon- day night. He also announced a spending and hiring freeze on all city departments beginning yesterday. Each purchase request will be closely monitored. Above: Cottage Grove City Planner Howard Schesser will keep an eye on things as work to install fuel tanks for Interpoint Corp.’s McStop facility began recently on Gateway Blvd. The biggest tank, shown in the background, will hold 15,000 gallons of fuel. POLICE BLOTTER Air traffi c to double in about 20 years: Air traffi c at Cottage Grove State Airport wil more than double by the year 2007 and the number of planes based at the facility will increase two-fold during the same time according to a master plan presented Thursday at city hall. Jim Hawley of Cor- vallis-based Foresite Group responsible for the plan said the city should make provisions for the contin- ued growth of the airport in the future. Cottage Grove Police Department 24-Hour Anonymous Tip Line: 767-0504 Jan. 28 Jan. 25 A man reported that he was punched in the fact sometime the night before. Illegal dumping reported in the area of Lord Ave. Neighbor reportedly throwing trash in complainant’s backyard. An individual allegedly attempted to force their way in through a dining room window with the screen removed in the area of 7th St. Vehicle reported in a ditch in the area of Hillside. Appeared to have been driven into a power box. No driver around. An off-duty deputy reported a male subject ride up to a vehicle on a bike, make entry and exit the vehicle in the area of E. Main St. Shots fi red reported near Dorena Dam. An unknown subject was reported as having slashed the driv- er’s side tire on a vehicle which was parked in a driveway in the area of Birch Ave. Rear passenger tire was slashed the night before and not reported. National Beat News from the state and around the nation From around the state • State regulators have approved a steeper fi ne for re- tailers caught selling marijuana to minors. The move comes after a decoy operation conducted in December that found several shops across the state not comply with minimum purchasing ages. First time offenses will now carry a 30-day license suspension or a $4,950 fi ne. Retailers caught three times within a two-year pe- riod will have their license revoked. • An eight-year-old Spring Creek boy is dead after he cut himself riding his bike. The cut, located on Liam Flanagan’s thigh was stitched and treated but days lat- er, a fl esh-eating bacteria that likely entered his sys- tem via the soil had him in critical condition. He died shortly after. • U.S. offi cials have threatened to subpoena Oregon state records concerning the state’s compliance with federal immigration law. Oregon, a sanctuary state, could face the possibility of being required to pay back federal grants if it is found to have violated federal law. Governor Kate Brown responded by saying the state is in full compliance with federal law and would not be “bullied.” Washington and California were also targeted by federal requests for documents. • A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on Sunday approximately 140 miles west of Coos Bay. Jan. 24 Female reported bothering neighborhood residents in the area of E. Main St. allegedly coming onto their property trying to purchase meth. From around the nation • Casino mogul and RNC fi nance chair Steve Wynn is the latest high-profi le man to be accused of sexual harassment. Complaints emerged early last week and ranged from reported lewd comments to soliciting sex acts. Wynn denied the allegations but stepped down from his RNC position. • The Cleveland Indians announced the team will no longer be using their logo. The depiction of a Native American known as "Chief Wahoo" will retire from the baseball team's uniforms before the 2019 season. • Republican Senator Susan Collins announced that she would be open to supporting legislation aimed at protecting special counsel Robert Mueller. Mueller, tasked with investigating Russia’s interference with the 2016 presidential election, was reportedly nearly fi red by President Donald Trump in June. • What is being described as a “shooting rampage” has left fi ve people in Pittsburgh dead. Four bodies were found outside a car wash. A fi fth person died on the way to the hospital. Man reported as following a female down her driveway in the area of Row River Rd. Subject appeared to be hiding on the prop- erty. Noise complaint in the area of Birch Ave. A pipe with residue was seized in the area of Gibbs Ave. A disturbance was reported in the area of Hwy. 99. A tenant complained that an individual came to his door with an axe han- dle but was not menacing. Jan. 27 Jan. 23 Unlawful camping in the area of the disc golf course. Transient camp located along the bike path, unknown if it is occupied. Man reported walking along Harrison Ave. yelling at himself. A chocolate lab was reported running down the roadway in the area of the I-5 SB ramp. Kidnap attempted reported near S. 4th St. A male allegedly attempted to grab two children and force them into his car. An individual reported being stuck in the gated area of a stor- age facility and in need of assistance. Jan. 22 A rack of plants was allegedly knocked over at a local retailer. A deer was reported stuck under a front porch in the area of Girard Ct. DUII reported near Gateway Blvd. Man came through a drive-thru reportedly intoxicated. Hit and run reported near Gateway Blvd. An unoccupied vehicle rolled out of a driveway near R St. and was sitting in the middle of the street. Illegal camping reported at Bohemia Park. Piece of petrifi ed wood was the subject of an attempted theft near the area of 7th St. Rear door kicked in, in the area of N. River Rd. 6 Aggressive male reported knocking on doors, verbally harass- ing neighbors, left in a threatening manner in the area of 10th St. -day weather forecast THURSDAY Feb. 1 FRIDAY Feb. 2 53° | 46° 58° | 46° Mostly Cloudy Mostly cloudy SATURDAY Feb. 3 SUNDAY Feb. 4 62° | 43° 62° | 46° Partly sunny Partly sunny MONDAY Feb. 5 TUESDAY Feb. 6 58° | 42° 61° | 42° Cloudy Sunny Dog chained in front yard reported as barking for three hours. 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Cedric Hayden, Republican District 7 State Representative 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 986-1407 Website: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ hayden E-Mail : rep.cedrichayden@state.or.us Oregon federal representation Peter DeFazio (House of Representatives) 405 East 8th Ave. #2030 Eugene, OR 97401 Email: defazio.house.gov/contact/email-peter Phone: (541) 465-6732 Ron Wyden (Senator) 405 East 8th Ave., Suite 2020 Eugene, OR, 97401 Email: visit wyden.senate.gov Phone: (541) 431-0229 Jeff Merkley (Senator) Email: visit merkley.senate.gov Phone: (541) 465-6750
