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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • JANUARY 16, 2019 • Rumor from A1 9A Lane Electric General Manager resigns a good time and it was on the list to get done.” Th e decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has increased the number of homeless individuals sleep- ing on the streets in several areas around the country but according to Cottage Grove Police Chief Scott Shepherd, no such increase has been detected in Cottage Grove. Individuals sleeping on public property are permit- ted to do so under the de- cision if the municipality in question does not have an alternative such as a home- less camp or shelter. Cot- tage Grove currently has no shelter within its boundar- ies and Beds for Freezing Nights—a non-profi t that provides overnight shelter to homeless individuals— does not qualify because it is Lane Electric Cooperative General Manag- er Matt Michel announced today that he would re- sign his position to spend more time with family and pursue other opportunities. “It has been a privilege and my honor to serve Lane Electric Co-op members over the last four years,” says Michel. “Working with the dedicated employ- ees at Lane Electric has been inspiring, and partnering with the Board of Directors to serve our communities was a very rewarding experi- ence.” Michel was hired as general manager of Lane Electric Cooperative in October 2014. Previously, he served Canby Utility in Canby, Oregon for six years, including four as general manager. “We thank Matt for his service to Lane Electric and wish him the very best,” says the court ruling would per- mit homeless individuals to remain camping in the parks past 10 p.m. because the city had no alternative location. Adhering to the court ruling may not necessarily mean constructing a home- less camp. According to the city, it may be able to alter the operational hours of city parks or create a space that allows individuals to sleep not open on a regular basis. Th e operation only opens on nights when the temperature is set to fall below 29 degrees within the city. “We’re trying to protect our parks,” Meyers previous- ly told Th e Sentinel. Current- ly, city parks close at 10 p.m. for all residents. However, Meyers said the city was consulting with its attorneys to decipher whether or not there during certain hours but not set up camp. “It’s kind of how we’re al- ready doing it with the RVs,” Meyers said. “We have about eight RV homeless people, they’re not homeless be- cause their homes are on wheels, but they’re parking in our lots or on the street. Th ey can park there until the park closes at 10 and then them have to go somewhere. Lane Electric Board President Susan Knudsen Obermeyer. “Pursuant to the Co-op’s succes- sion policy, Debi Wilson, Director of Finance & Administration, will serve as acting general manager during the search for Michel’s perma- nent successor. Debi is a 20-year management employee of Lane Electric, and the board has every confi dence in her ability to guide the Co- op through the transition.” Th e board will announce the search and selection process for General Manager at a later date. So, what’s happening is around 9:30, they move out onto the street and stay there for a day and move to a park or move to another location and as long as they’re doing that, that’s fi ne.” Meyers also said any loca- tion that was designated for homeless individuals would be carefully considered so as not to provide space for a default homeless camp. If the city were to provide a space adjacent to a wooded area, for example, once the designated location closed for the day, individuals could simply move into the wood- ed area and set up camp. Th e court decision did al- low cities to continue to cite homeless individuals for vi- olating other city ordinances such as littering or starting a fi re outside of burn season. Planning appointment process questioned at council Hoskin were appointed to the Cottage Grove Planning Commission Monday night but not without discussion. New councilor Candace By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com Jim Tidrick, Ashley Ri- gel, Tim Burns and Blake Lamb-Solsbee raised a question over the impar- tiality of the appointment process citing comments she heard were made during Worship Directory 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 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 First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Rev.: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am fpcgrove.com COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 10:00am Christian Education: Pre-K through 5th www.6thandgibbs.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 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 Services: 9:00am & 10:45am Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. 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Boone, who was part of the process that saw candidates interview said he was present for those comments and noted one was made aft er the vote, making it impossible for it to infl uence the decision and the other, “was said that all things being equal, wouldn’t it be cool to have a woman on the planning commission.” EARTHLINK INTERNET HIGH SPEED INTERNET Enjoy big-time Internet speeds without spending big bucks! Get Connected for as low as Get Connected for as low as 14.95/mo. $ first 12 months HyperLink™ Satellite Internet High-Speed Internet Connection speeds up to 75 Mbps* CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED RETAILER 49.99/mo. 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