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8A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • OCTOBER 31, 2018 REVENUE from A7 into the DNA of the U.S. polit- ical system, the Oregon Legis- lature enjoys a degree more co- operation than its counterparts. “We’re a little bit like a Sun- day school compared to a lot of state congresses,” said Hass. Despite the lawmaking body’s spirit of cooperation, Hass said the risk of gridlock would be increased with the passing of Measure 104. “It’s not that we don’t argue and have healthy debate,” he said, “but there are some lob- byists who would like to get a head start and make an easier go of it by locking this measure up in the constitution.” Measure 105 Allows use of state/local law enforcement resources to enforce federal immigration laws. By Mark Brennan For The Sentinel One of the most discussed measures on the Nov. 6 ballot is Measure 105, which would repeal Oregon Revised Statute 181a.820, known as the “Sanc- tuary State” law, which was passed in 1987. Th e intent of the original legislation was to address racial profi ling of peo- ple of color by local, state and federal authorities. Th e law signifi cantly constrained the methods and resources that law enforcement could use to determine an immigrant’s res- idency status. Measure 105 would allow authorities to use all methods at their disposal to detect, pursue and prosecute all illegal immi- grants in the state. Measure 105 was placed on the ballot aft er three Repub- lican members of the Oregon House of Representatives, Sal Esquivel, Mike Nearman and Greg Barretto, fi led the propos- al with the Secretary of State’s offi ce in April 2017. “It’s time that Oregon com- plies with federal law, like it should have in the fi rst place,” Esquivel said when introduc- ing the measure. “If you want to become an American, be- come an American. If you want to come here for eco- nomic advantages and do it illegally, then I don’t think you should belong here.” Measure 105 would allow any law enforcement agency to use agency funds, personnel and equipment to detect and apprehend people whose only violation of the law is a viola- tion of federal immigration law. Jim Ludwick, communica- tions director for Oregonians for Immigration Reform, one of the main fi nancial support- ers of 105 said, “We’re seeing right now this big hubbub about the ed from their par- ents when they cross the bor- der illegally. Well, any time somebody breaks the law and they’re incarcerated, they’re always separated from their children.” Oregon State Rep. and gu- bernatorial candidate Knute Buehler supports Measure 105 and released a statement ex- plaining that support. “I see it as way to remove barriers between local and state law enforcement communicat- ing and cooperating with feder- al offi cials to keep Oregonians safe. It’s regrettable that this measure is even needed,” Bue- hler said. “I’m voting for Mea- sure 105. I’m not campaign- ing for it, it’s not something I pushed for to be on the ballot. But, you know, there needs to be clarity with regard to our immigration laws.” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is fi rmly opposed to Measure 105. “I feel very strongly that Ore- gonians believe in fairness — in making sure that the statutes that we have in place that pro- hibit racial profi ling for the last 30 years have been eff ective,” Brown said when asked about her stance in July. “I believe very strongly, and I know Or- egonians agree, that folks want to make sure that their neigh- bors are safe and feel includ- ed in their communities. And certainly, should folks commit a crime, they should be held ac- countable.” Patrick Starnes, Independent Party candidate for governor, is also opposed to Measure 105, but for diff erent reasons than Brown. “I used to be neutral,” Starnes said. “Th en I found out a lot of the money was from out of state.” Starnes went on to mention his opposition to outside in- terest groups like the Wash- ington, D.C., based advocacy group Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), which has sent $150,000 to af- fi liated groups in Oregon to promote passage of Measure 105. Media outlets and the South- ern Poverty Law Center have shown that FAIR has fi nancial ties with white supremacist and other hate groups. Social justice advocates are fi rmly opposed to the passage of 105, believing it will reintro- duce the unjustifi ed targeting of people of color by law en- forcement authorities. Ramon Ramirez, a leader for Oregon civil rights, is opposed to Measure 105, based on his experiences prior to the pas- sage of Statute 181a.820, more than 30 years ago. “Before Oregon had this law, I saw immigration agents, aided by local police, busting down doors and grabbing peo- ple off the street, with no way of knowing their immigration sta- tus,” Ramirez said. “My friends and neighbors, including U.S. citizens, were being harassed by local police demanding to see their papers. Th ere was a lot of fear back then. But this sanctu- ary law made things a lot better. “If Measure 105 passes, it would set Oregon back and I worry we could see an increase in profi ling across the state.” Th e State of Oregon Voters’ pamphlet for the Nov. 6 Gen- eral Election allows supporters and those opposed to ballot measures to provide a state- ment detailing the reasons for their position. Th ese position statements are presented under the heading of Arguments. Th ere are six statements pre- sented that are in support of the passage of Measure 105. Th ese statements of support are all from individuals, not orga- nizations or affi liated groups, and three of them are from the representatives who introduced the bill. Th e arguments provided for voters that are opposed to Measure 105 consists of 40 let- ters, most from groups or pro- fessional associations that are concerned with the negative impact passage would have on the state. Groups that oppose Mea- sure 105 include public health offi cials, district attorneys, in- ternational companies, con- struction and service industry leaders, religious communities and education entities, as well as the Service Employees Inter- national Union, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Democratic Party of Ore- gon, the Oregon Justice Center and current and former Oregon sheriff s and mayors. Th e reasons for these groups’ Meet the DJ/Program Host ROB WARD Rob loves the music he is playing! Rob invites you to tune in on Wednesdays, call-in your requests and enjoy some great Rock ‘n Roll, Soul and Rhythm & Blues tunes. Rob was born in San Francisco in 1954 and grew up listening to KYA 1260 and KEWB 910, then later to KFRC 610. Rob formed his fi rst garage band in 1966 as a 12- year-old, and continued with the same bandmates until early 1969. If it was played on top 40 radio, Rob heard it. His love for 50s and 60s music continues today and he loves keeping the music of the 50s and 60s alive, especially songs that should have been heard, but weren’t. When he’s not spinning records at KNND, Rob ithe co-owner of Grill & Chill, “the little blue box that rocks on the corner of 9th and Whiteaker”. He invites you to stop by and say hi. 321 Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Lobby Phone: 541.942.2468 Studio Line: 541.942.5548 Online requests: request@knnd.com HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE Rotary Club of Cottage Grove opposition to 105 varies from social justice concerns to the need for agricultural and con- struction labor across the state to the belief that all people, regardless of their immigra- tion status, deserve decent treatment and the opportuni- ty to lead productive, safe and fulfi lling lives. In all, there are statements from 170 high pro- fi le individuals or public or- ganizations that have gone on the record, and taken a strong stand as being opposed to Mea- sure 105. However, just as with every measure on the ballot, the issue will be up to Oregon’s voters. Oregon is one of 17 states that uses its own money to pro- vide abortions to women eligi- ble for Medicaid, according to a June 2018 story by Oregon Public Broadcasting. Federally, abortion funding is banned. In the 2016-2017 fi scal year, Ore- gon paid for 4,086 abortions. Proponents of the measure state that the measure is about how the state spends taxpay- er funding, and questioning if Oregon should be using money for the controversial procedure. Opponents say that restrict- ing funding will essentially be a ban on abortions for low-in- come wage earners. Th ose in favor of the mea- sure run the gamut of opinions, from anti-abortion sentiments couched in personal experi- ence, to moderates who feel the state should not be getting in- volved in the debate. “My life was shattered by shame,” wrote Linda Burwell of Women for Measure 106 for the Oregon State voters pam- phlet. “Th e day of my abortion, the admitting clerk checked me in at a hospital in Portland and asked me to sign a permission from to dispose of the fetus. Until then I’d never heard the word fetus. Th is growth inside me was a ‘mass of cells, unde- veloped tissue,’ not an unborn child. In that moment, I real- ized I was signing the death certifi cate for my child. In my shame, I chose my life over his.” Burwell wrote that the cur- rent law is making is easy to “erase an entire generation” in a “genocide of the unborn chil- Measure 106 Amends Constitution: Pro- hibits spending “public funds” (defi ned) directly/indirectly for “abortion” (defi ned); exceptions, reduces abortion access. By Jared Anderson For The Sentinel Under current law, state-funded health plans, or health insurance procured by public employment, can help cover the cost of abortion ser- vices, when approved by med- ical professionals. Th e law would prohibit this, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger, or in the case of ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilized egg attach- es itself in a place other than inside the uterus, such as in the fallopian tube. Th e measure does not ban abortions in the state. dren,” and that taxpayer funds would be better used for edu- cation, assistance and help for women to fi nd “other options.” “I am pro-choice, pro-re- sponsibility, pro-Oregon, pro-women and pro-men,” wrote Angie Hummell of Hermiston. “I don’t necessar- ily like abortion (I wouldn’t choose one myself), but I also don’t believe I have the right to tell someone else what to do.” Hummell stated that the is- sue was not about access to abortion, but whether or not it is right to ask those who do not believe in practice to help pay for it. “Having person freedoms and individual rights are one thing — but asking YOU to fund MY rights is a totally dif- ferent story,” she said, and then went on to liken the issue to the 2nd Amendment debate: “...We all have the freedom of choice when it comes to gun ownership. But it doesn’t mean the government should reach into your pocket and buy my guns and ammo. … It’s exactly the same with elective abor- tions.” Opponents of the measure argue that it would not stem the amount of abortions in the state but would only make them more dangerous and costlier. “Lack of access to abortions harms low-income women and women of color,” City Club of Portland Executive Director Julia Meier wrote. “Policies that attempt to restrict funding for See ABORTION 9A 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 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 9:00am & 10:30am Christian Education: Pre-K through 5th www.6thandgibbs.com First Baptist Church 301 S. 6th st • 541-942-8242 Interim Pastor: Reed Webster Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 11:00am Youth Wednesday 6:30pm cgfi rstbaptist.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 First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Rev.: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am fpcgrove.com 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 Hope In The Grove 700 E. Gibbs • 401-855-5668 Pastor: Wayne Husk Sunday services: Worship: 9am Coffee Fellowship: 10:15am Bible Study: 10:30am 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 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 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” 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 Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave 541-942-8928 Preacher: Tony Martin “VICTORY” Country Church Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery www.pennoyeravecoc.com Worship Service: 10:00am Message: “WE BELIEVE IN Old Time Gospel Fellowship MIRACLES” 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Jim Edwards CRESWELL: Sunday Service: 10:00am Join in Traditional Christian Worship Creswell Presbyterian Church 75 S 4th S • 541-895-3419 Rev. Seth Wheeler Adult Sunday School 9:15am Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am website www.creswellpres.org Worship With Us! Look for the Duck Race logo at participating businesses. Recipient Agencies: Family Relief Nursery - Cottage Grove • Bridgeway House Direction Service • Center for Community Counseling and Parenting Now B UY YOUR R AFFLE TICKETS NOW Celebration Virtual Race Thursday, November 8, 2018, and winners 6:20PM on KEZI 9 News announcement (Drawing at noon at KEZI-TV on Chad Drive) Prize and ticket purchase info: greatrotaryraffl e.com Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel @ 541-942-3325