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2A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • JANUARY 16, 2019 RECORDS Pacific Power issues statement regarding proposal for Fixed-Bill pilot program Pacifi c Power issued the follow- ing statement regarding a proposal fi led yesterday (Jan. 15) with Public Utility Commission of Oregon: Pacifi c Power’s rollout of smart meters continues in Oregon through 2019, an upgrade which gives customers greater insight into their home or business energy use and brings new benefi ts such as re- duced outage times. We remain committed to sup- porting our customers during this change, responding to their needs and listening to their feedback. Th is includes fi nding new ways to reduce the fi nancial impact of fees charged to those who choose to opt-out of the upgrade, while en- suring costs remain fair to all cus- tomers. To reduce the upfront cost of opting out, we earlier removed the $137 fee covering a future replace- ment of a smart meter and contin- ued to explore other fee options. We fi led a proposal with the Public Utility Commission of Ore- gon for a new Fixed-Bill Pilot. Th e program is designed to help alle- viate the fi nancial impacts of the monthly $36 meter reading fee by reducing the number of annual me- ter reads. It also provides customers with greater predictability on their monthly bills with the same amount due each month. Th is proposal was presented by Pacifi c Power during a public hear- ing in Salem on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the Public Utility Com- mission of Oregon. If approved by the Commission, the Fixed-Bill Pilot will be available as early as March 1 for an initial group of 200 customers. Th e program off ers the follow- ing features: • Participating opt-out cus- tomers pay a monthly fi xed dollar amount for a 12-month period and have their meter read three times per year. • Th e monthly payment includes an average of the customer’s most recent 12-month energy bills, a 7.5 percent adder fee to cover energy usage fl uctuations, plus a $36 me- ter reading fee charged three times per year across 12 months or $9 per month. Th ere would be no annual rec- onciliation against the customer’s energy consumption. • Prior to the end of twelve months, the customer will receive a new off er for the next 12-month period and has the option to con- tinue participation in the pilot. • Below is an example of a how a monthly bill on the pilot could be calculated (example is based on the average monthly use of 900 kWh for an Oregon residential custom- er). Average bill (based on prior 12 months): $98.52 for 900 kWh per month 7.5 percent adder: $7.39 Meter-Reading Fee: $9 Monthly Payment: $114.91 Customers who are interested in providing feedback may contact the Public Utility Commission of Ore- gon at 800-522-2404 or the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board at 503-227- 1984. Customers can reach Pacifi c Power by calling 866-869-8520 or visit www.pacifi cpower.net/smart- meter to learn more about smart meters. POLICE LOG Jan. 14 • A female was reported banging on someone’s front door repeatedly on S. 8th Street aft er being asked to leave. Jan. 13 • At least two male subjects seen inside the dumpsters of an apartment complex pull- ing “everything” out. • A vehicle was reported stopped at a stop sign near Harrison Avenue for ap- proximately 20 minutes with a man inside, motor running and lights on. • A man was reported sleeping in a sleeping bag with a small dog next to him. Complainant was concerned about the individual’s wel- fare due to the cold weather. Subject was taken into cus- tody on unrelated warrant. Jan. 12 • Report received of a sto- len bow from a garage on Birch Avenue. • A young male was re- ported riding his bike on the roof at Harrison Elementary. • Report received of a vehicle coming and going from a parking lot for sev- eral days. Vehicle stays in the lot for approximately 30 minutes at a time. Com- plainant believes they may be selling drugs. Jan. 10 • Offi cer attempted a traf- fi c stop, subject fl ed north- bound on Gateway. Offi cer followed vehicle until drive fl ed through a residence and over a fence. Extensive check of the area. Vehicle towed. • Intoxicated subject re- BIRTH LOMELI—Desi Susanne Lomeli was born on Dec. 5, 2018, in San Diego, Calif., to Darcy and Marco Lome- li. Grandparents are Ron and Diane O’Keefe of Cot- tage Grove. Dennis B. Lundeen 1936-2018 Dennis B. Lundeen, age 82, passed away at his home on Sunday, Decem- ber 30, 2018. He is survived by his wife Laurie of 63 years, sons; Mark (Tammy), Allan, Neal (Patti). daughters; Kim (Steve) Simon, Beth (Tony) Belch, Amber (Washington) Kivairu, siblings, grandchildren and great-grand- children. For 65 years he served as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A memorial will be held at North Douglas High School in Drain on January 19, 2019 at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. ported on Highway 99 Jan. 7 • Family reported coming home to residence on north Highway 99 to fi nd an indi- vidual in their home. • Report received of water being heard splashing in the river. Thelma Vera Harris (Lois) 1930-2018 Joyce Overholser 1935 - 2018 A celebration of life will be held for Joyce Overholser January 26th at 1:00 at Musgrove Mortuary in Eugene. She was born March 14, 1935 and unexpectedly passed away on December 30, 2018. She enjoyed camping, fi shing, long drives in the country, playing games and puzzles. She was known for her fun loving, caring generous spirit and witty sense of humor. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Leary and Melea Wogen, and their husbands, children, and grandchildren, three in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Th e family asks that in lieu of fl owers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society. An online memorial is established for you to visit and leave memories if you would like to at Musgrove.com Thelma Vera Harris (Lois) of Cottage Grove passed away December 25, 2018. Thelma was born August 1, 1930 in Portland, Oregon to John and Thelma Stout (Williams). Thelma graduated from Cottage Grove High School and on August 24, 1951 she married Marvyn Harris. Thelma was a homemaker, avid reader and enjoyed sewing, crating and bowling. Thelma was active in the Hebron Grange and the Moose Lodge. Thelma is survived by her daughters; Sandra Harris, Debra Dwyer, and Nancy Huffman all of Cottage Grove; her son; Tim Harris of Cottage Grove; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Marvyn Harris and her son Leonard Harris. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 26, 2019 at 1:00PM at the Delight Valley Church of Christ. z å Funeral & Memorial Planning Cremation Options & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e e Monuments Monuments Cemetery Options e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com z www.smithlundmills.com st Every dollar donated to ShelterBox USA during the Show will be matched up to $10,000 by Show Management. 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