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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • NOVEMBER 7, 2018 • SCHOOL from A1 Bridgens. “If we wait three to fi ve years, you’re looking at price escalation, you’re going to have to shut down the pool to build that. You’re going to probably have to remove things that were just built to get the equipment in there to do the warm water recreation and therapy pool.” Th e pool closed down for construction in October and is scheduled to remain closed un- til next August. Th e district is currently ac- cepting donations of all siz- es through its website and is in talks with local businesses about donations and recent- SPENT from A1 Centene Management, Alker- mes, Inc., Genentech Inc., Avis- ly applied for a $20,000 grant from Weyerheuser. Old Harrison Reuse: During Monday’s meeting, the board also discussed the fu- ture of the old Harrison build- ing and the land that it sits on. Th e district is planning to make a decision on what to do with the land at December’s meet- ing. Th e possibilities that were brought up included maintain- ing – and improving – the gym; demolishing the buildings and creating usable sports fi elds in its place; demolishing the buildings and selling the land; and selling the property, with the building intact, as is. “I think the process the board and the school district felt was really important is that we need to be presented with all of the information. Th ey wanted to know everything from asbestos abatement or whether the gym can be salvaged,” said Bridgens. “What would it cost to put in playing fi elds? What would it cost to put in a parking lot to go along with the playing fi elds? If you want to keep the building working, how much is that go- ing to cost?” Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor Matt Allen reported that the district is heating the building to maintain its struc- tural integrity and have had to increase security on the build- ing aft er doors were seen being propped open. Latham Conversation: By November 30, the school board members will be receiv- ing a packet of information that will help shape their decision on the fate of Latham Elemen- tary School. Th e conversation of whether to keep the school open or closed has been ongo- ing and will take an important step at December’s meeting where the board hopes to make a fi nal decision. Included in the packet for the board are estimates of what the school would look like over the next fi ve years if it stays open and what the realities of closing the school would entail. Th e report will also include con- versations with current Latham teachers and staff members in ta Corp., Pfi zer Inc., Ash Grove Cement Company, Eli Lilly and Company, Amgen Inc. State Political Contribu-tions, Sunovion, Weyerhaueser, Da- Vita, PHRMA, United Health Group, UP Railroad Company and Bristol Myers Squibb Com- pany. Other contributors in- cluded Oregon Soft Drink PAC, Oregon Business Association PAC, Roseburg area chamber of commerce PAC, Northwest Grocery Association PAC, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Naito Public Aff airs LLC. • Inskip: Cash contributions: $41,656.99 In-Kind contributions: $3,320.82 Total contributions: $44,977.81 Total expenditures: $40,139.77 Inskip had fi ve out-of-state contributors including private individuals and DRIVE (Dem- ocrat Republican Independent Voter Education) committee. Other contributors includ- ed the Democratic Party of Lane County, Oregon Right to Health, Friends for Floyd Prozanski, Oregon School Em- ployees Association-Voice of Involved Classifi ed Employees, Building Trades PAC and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 280. Cottage Grove 200 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-5400 Mon. - Sat. 8am - 9pm Sun. 9am - 8pm Ed & Kori Sowa Independent Owner-Operators facebook.com/CottageGroveGroceryOutlet SAVE 40-70% ON GROCERIES. BEAUTIFUL, HUH? East Lane County Commis- sioner Cottage Grove native Gary Williams defended his seat against small business owner Heather Buch. Williams was appointed to the seat by the county commission in 2017 aft er former East Lane Coun- ty Commissioner Faye Stewart stepped down to take a posi- tion with the city of Cottage Grove. Buch also applied for the vacancy aft er Stewart’s de- parture. East Lane Commis- sioner is a non-partisan seat. Both candidates focused on jobs and education with Wil- liams aligning with the timber trades and small business and Buch knocking on 10,000 doors across the county focusing on small business and health care. October Students of the Month LINCOLN MIDDLE BOHEMIA SUNRISERS KIWANIS SCHOOL Brody Dorr is Lincoln Middle School’s October Student of the Month. Brody is a joy to have in class. He gives his best in each and every class. He participates, asks thoughtful questions and encourages oth- ers. He recently shared that he likes being engaged in classes because he can learn so much. He is genuine and kind to all. Brody is the “real deal”. Lin- coln is lucky to have him! BRODY DORR Graduating Seniors, Dayna Har- ris and Jaxon Simmons, were awarded Student of the Month for October, by the Bohemia Sunris- 2775 Row River Rd • 541-942-4415 bradschevy.com ELKTON HIGH SCHOOL SADIE OLSON DAYNA HARRIS & JAXON SIMMONS Sadie is a committed student that always strives to do her best and encourages others to do the same. She is an honor roll stu- dent and participates in Volley- ball, Basketball and Track. She doesn’t miss an opportunity to belong to a club or group that ex- pands her knowledge and expe- riences. She is dedicated, reliable and a very gifted leader. She is an enthusiastic, creative, intelligent, kind and caring student. Sadie is fun-loving, good natured, gener- ous and gets along great with all staff and students! She shares a lot of joy with all people. Cottage Grove Sentinel 116 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3325 www.cgsentinel.com ers Kiwanis. Dayna has received numerous honors and awards at Cottage Grove High School and plans to obtain her teaching cre- dential at the University of Ore- gon. Jaxon has lettered in varsity baseball and also shown academ- ic excellence in AP Biology and as a high honor roll recipient. He is active in community in organiza- tions such as Green Club, Special Olympics, and Polar Plunge. His future goals include obtaining a bachelor’s degree in computer sci- ence at the University of Oregon and “having a positive impact in my community.” The pool closed in October of this year and is expected to open again in 2019. addition to Latham parents. “Th is process isn’t some- thing that we take lightly. Th e board doesn’t take that lightly, the school district doesn’t take the process of whether or not to close a school lightly,” said Bridgens. “And I think listening and hearing people’s thoughts and concerns and questions is a really important part of the process.” • Williams: Cash contributions: $191,720.65 In-Kind contributions: $32,647.19 Total contributions: $224,367.84 Total expenditures: $241,001.52 Williams raised $31,000 from timber companies with two individual out-of-state contributors. Other contribu- tors included private individu- als throughout the county, O&S Contractors, Fisher Land Com- pany, the Community Action Network and Jay Bozievich for commissioner. • Buch: Cash contributions:$183,223 In-Kind contribution: $11,321.44 Total contributions: $194,544.44 Total expenditures: $168,106.76 Buch had four out-of-state contributors including Pacifi c Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Democracy for America and two private individuals. Other contrib- utors included Lane County Employees Organization, Lane Coos Curry Douglas Building Trades, Oregon AFL-CIO, Democratic Party of Lane County, Eugene Educa- tion Association PAC, Citizens Action for Political Education and Lane County Association Local 626. Oregon State Senate Dis- trict 4 Incumbent Floyd Prozanski faced two challengers on Tues- day, Scott Rohter and Frank Lengele. • Prozanski: Cash contributions: $107,906 In-Kind contributions: $1,117.52 Total contributions: $109,023.52 Total expenditures: $68,686.04 Prozanski had fi ve out-of- state contributors including Albertsons Safeway, Avista and Union Pacifi c Railroad. Other contributors included the Plumbers and Steamfi tters PAC, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reserva- tion of Oregon, the Coquille Indian Tribe, Local 48 Electri- cians PAC and the Professional Adjusters Interested in Democ- racy. Rohter and Lengele did not fi le contributions with the Or- egon Secretary of State. SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE The Only Emergency Medical Transport Service in South Lane County Cottage Grove Sentinel Call 541-942-4493 for info. 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