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6A | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL Missy Raines to perform at Axe & Fiddle in August On Aug. 24, beginning at 8 p.m., bluegrass instru- mentalist Missy Raines is performing at the Axe and Fiddle, 657 E. Main St., in Cottage Grove. Tickets for the perfor- mance can be purchased for $10 to $12 at brownpa- pertickets.com by search- ing “Missy Raines at the Axe and Fiddle.” According to her web- site, Raines has played with The Claire Lynch Band, Eddie Adcock, Josh Graves, Jim Hurst, Kenny Baker and Jesse McReyn- olds. Her new album, “Royal Traveller,” is her third album and features members of her live band, along with other bluegrass artists such as Stuart Dun- can and Tim O’Brien. The album is composed of songs written by Raines that reflect on her up- bringing and family life in West Virginia. CGHS Class of 1979 to host 40th reunion July 19 6 p.m. Then, on Saturday, there will be a dinner held at the Cottage Grove Ar- mory beginning at 5 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, contact Christie at 541- 344-8166. Feel free to leave a message. New exhibit now on display at Cottage Grive Historical society The Cottage Grove His- torical Society is present- ing its exhibit, “The Row That Named a Valley.” This exhibit outlines the events that gave the Row River and Valley its name. While many outside the area assume the name is pronounced “rō” like row your boat, newcom- ers quickly learn from lo- cals that the name is pro- nounced “rou” as in a fight or ruckus. Using transcripts of grand jury and trial tes- timony, as well as other historical resources, this exhibit provides a com- prehensive outline of the events that led to the death of George Clark. After see- ing the evidence and testi- mony, you be the judge. Each year, the Partners in History — made up of several local historical non-profits and support- ing groups — organizes a series of historical displays and exhibits for the com- munity. This exhibit is designed, researched and created by volunteers with the Cot- tage Grove Historical So- ciety. The cost of material is paid for by member dues and donations. This exhibit will be up through July at the Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 Gibbs Street. DAMIEN SHERWOOD/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL FILE PHOTO The airport welcome center was a project years in the making and has turned the city into a popular pit stop for fly-by visitors. Fencing along the perimeter is intended to further enhance the aiport’s integrity. Funds from A1 Towing & Auto Wrecking to the Mid- dlefield Golf Course. Fencing along the perimeter has been part of the airport’s master plan since 2017 and the announcement of the grant may indicate a decision to finally move forward. “It’s [the Federal Aviation Admin- istration’s] 2024 project,” said Shawn Kelley, aero-volunteer for the Oregon Department of Aviation at the Cot- tage Grove State Airport. “They want to get all the airports and make a new way of navigating across the United States by 2024.” A timeline on installation could not be confirmed as of press time. “We don’t know if it’s going to be going in this or next year,” Kelley said. The safety update will provide pro- tection for the facility that has notice- ably been lacking. Currently, nothing exists to separate residential housing boundaries from the airport along the airport’s western side. The ease of access allowed for a significant amount of unwanted foot traffic. A cul-de-sac on Lloyd Ave., for in- The Flower Basket stance, has served as a popular entry point. “They can walk from that cul-de- sac straight into the airport,” Kelley said. Trespassing and theft issues have arisen from the lack of a fence. “We’ve had a lot of problems with campers,” said Kelley. “Last year we had three camps that … the city po- lice department had to get contrac- tors to come and clean it up.” Kelley still makes regular patrols along the airport’s perimeter to check for signs of camping, drug use or theft of various equipment. It’s hoped that the security im- provement will be enough to prevent similar problems in the future and maintain the integrity of the airport. “And also for the community around us,” Kelley said. “We’re trying to help everybody.” Besides safety issues, securing funding for the airport has been in- strumental in increasing its role in the community. “As Chairman of the Transporta- tion and Infrastructure Committee, I’ve pushed for increased investment in Oregon’s rural airports,” said De- Fazio in a statement to The Sentinel. 541-942-0168 P.O. 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In addition to a comfy welcome center, visitors are given access to bi- cycles and a courtesy car to explore to the town. “I’d say about 80 percent of the people who land here go into town,” Kelley said. With the increased attention, hopes are that aviation tourism will become a consistent revenue stream for Cottage Grove. “I’m glad that our airport has had a lot of improvements,” said Cham- ber of Commerce Executive Director Travis Palmer. “It’s getting busier be- cause people enjoy the facilities and what Cottage Grove has to offer once they’re here.” STIHL CHAIN SAW $179.95 Proud Sponsor for the Kids Reading Stock# MS 170 Program Free Extra Chain and Horner's A Proud Supporter of Our Community Since 1983 Baseball Cap with purchase. 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