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2A | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Cottage Grove Police participate in ‘Operation Clear Track’ safety project On Tuesday, Sept. 24, during Rail Safety Week (RSW), Sept. 22-28, the Cottage Grove Police Department, the Am- trak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail safety education organization participated in “Opera- tion Clear Track” along with more than 600 law enforcement agencies na- tionwide. The goal was to raise awareness and enforce state railroad grade cross- ing and trespassing laws. The third annual rail safe- ty detail, carried out in 48 states, is the single largest rail safety law enforce- ment initiative in the U.S. During “Operation Clear Track,” Cottage Grove Police personnel were stationed at targeted railroad grade crossing locations to issue citations or warnings to violators. Officials were also able to disseminate railroad safety cards to motor- ists and pedestrians. The goal of Rail Safety Week is to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks through increased public awareness and en- forcement. The operation took place between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. at Main Street near 10th, and South Sixth Street near Highway 99 from 4 to 6 p.m. The operation contin- ues through Saturday at various railroad grade crossings within the city limits. Federal statistics show that about every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. Operation Clear Track is an effort by law en- forcement, Operation Lifesaver, Amtrak and rail safety partner organiza- tions to raise awareness of the dangers around rail- road. City wastewater treatment plant issues public non-compliance notice From May 16 through Oct. 31 each year, the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s discharge permit limits the amount of treat- ed effluent the plant can discharge into the Coast Fork River. On average, the treatment plant re- ceives and treats 800,000 gallons per day and sends 650,000 gallons to Mid- dlefield Golf Course for irrigation and 150,000 gallons are discharged into the Coast Fork River. On Sunday, Sept. 16, the area received 1.40 inches of rain and, as a result, 1.9 million gallons of effluent was treated. The increased flows continued through last Thursday with a peak flow of 3.95 million gal- lons. To date the rainfall for September has been 5.23 inches, which is near- ly three times the normal amount for the entire month of September. As a result of the high flows, the treatment plant was not in compliance with the city’s DEQ dis- charge permit for the efflu- ent temperature require- ment for treated effluent discharged into the Coast Fork River. The allowed excess thermal load for the amount of effluent dis- charged is 12 million Kcals and the plant discharged 17 million Kcals. The tem- perature of the Coast Fork water on Sept. 16 was 21.1 degrees Celsius and the temperature of the treat- ed effluent discharged was 21.5 degrees Celsius. At the present time it is very difficult if not impossible for the treatment plant to meet the temperature requirement with the un- usual high rain events. The city has designed and is in the process of preparing to go out for bids to build an efflu- ent storage pond to hold 12 million gallons. Next year, the pond will be con- structed which will allow for storage of treated ef- DEATH NOTICES POLICE LOG Sept. 9 • Merchandise valued at $80.72 was shoplifted from Walmart. • Theft was reported on N River Road when an unknown person was said to have syphoned gasoline from a parked vehicle. Sept. 11 • A passenger-side win- dow was damaged on an unoccupied vehicle parked at Mosby Creek Trailhead. Sept. 12 • An unknown suspect broke the window out of two vehicles and stole property out of one at Best Western. Sept. 17 • A minor was arrest- • Graffiti was reported ed for consumption and spray painted on a build- possession of marijuana ing on Ninth Street and at Cottage Grove High Whiteaker Ave. School. • Graffiti was reported spray painted on a build- ing on Seventh Street and Sept. 13 • Protective custody was Gibbs Ave. • Denizens of a tran- placed on an individu- al who was considered a sient camp along N. Lane danger to himself and oth- Street which has grown in ers after making suicidal size, smell and trash visi- statements and taking a bility were cited for offen- rifle and ammo from his sive littering, told to clean up and ordered to find an- residence. other location to live. ALLEN—Russell Alan, 58, of Yoncalla, Ore., died Sept. 14. jury to her partner with a glass picture frame. Sept. 20 1936-2019 Sept. 21 • A counterfeit $100 bill was reported when a Sept. 15 woman attempted to use Sept. 19 • A house fire and leg a bill dating to about 60 • Domestic assault re- years old. injury occurred on 10th sulted in arrest of a female Street. who caused physical in- The statewide hotline has been a service of the OSU Extension Service since 1990 and every year has helped thousands of citizens across the state with their food preserva- tion/safety questions. The toll-free hotline at 1-800-354-7319 is avail- able Monday through Fri- day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hotline is staffed by certified Master Food Pre- servers in both Lane and Douglas Counties. For more information about home food preser- vation and class offerings visit the OSU/Lane Coun- ty Extension Food Pres- Shirley Jean May of Burns, Oregon died on September 17, 2019. Born to George and Gertrude Briese June 26, 1936 in Dawson, North Dakota, Shirley attended Sibley High School graduating May 21, 1953 with 9 other classmates. Shirley met Th omas O. May in Columbus, Ohio and they married on April 25, 1958. Th ey had fi ve children and lived in North Dakota, Montana and fi nally settled in Cottage Grove, Oregon until retirement when they moved to Golden Valley, Arizona. Shirley was actively involved in the Cottage Grove Riding Club, volunteering her time ervation website at www. extension.oregonstate. edu/mfp, where there are many publications and information on food pres- ervation topics and classes offered. Steve Woodard during the Cottage Grove Ro- deo and Western Horseman of Oregon horseshows. She en- joys sports and attended most of her children’s ball games and track meets during their high school years. She worked at the Pioneer Casino gift shop in Laughlin, Nevada for many years before fully retiring in 2008. Shirley Jean May is sur- vived by her daughters Pamela Fortenberry of Sweet Home, Oregon; Lori Titus and her husband T im Titus of Burns, Oregon; Carla Meyers and her husband Michael Meyers of Curtis, Nebraska and her son Steven May and wife Char- lotte May of LaPine, Oregon; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Th omas O. May and son Th omas D. May. Shirley requested no service on her behalf, but contribu- tions may be made to Harney County Hospice, 415 N Fair- view, Burns, OR 97720. James Craig Hetherington 1929 - 2019 Steve Woodard, a long-time resident of Cottage Grove, passed on September 4, 2019. He was 90 years old. Ernest Steve Woodard was born on March 19,1929. He was a retired Oregon State Uni- versity professor and Extension Forester, and a well-known forestry liaison with interna- tional foresters. He also owned and ran his own 200-acre tree farm, along with the help of his daughters and grandchildren. Having been in the military, he Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chap- el, Cottage Grove, Ore. Shirley Jean May • CGPD officers re- sponded to reports that a cow was interfering with northbound traffic on Inter-state 5 near the 170 mile marker. Officers returned the cow to pas- ture with the aid of local ranchers. OSU Food Preservation Safety Hotline remains open for questions The Oregon State Uni- versity Extension Service’s food preservation and safety hotline will be open through Oct. 18. For anyone who is going to preserve foods for the first time or who has ques- tions about recipes and methods, the OSU Exten- sion Service hotline can provide research-based information to assure a quality and safe product. fluent during these high flow rain events. This will help the treatment plant to stay in compliance with the discharge permit. It is the city’s goal to reduce and eliminate the rain/ storm water from entering the wastewater treatment plant helping the city to maintain compliance with the DEQ discharge permit. 1950-2019 was also involved in the Amer- ican Legion, and volunteered for yearly community events. People who knew him valued his kind and generous spirit, as well as his sharp wit and dry humor. His passion was his family, and he was happiest among the trees. He was a devoted husband to Helen (deceased), and is survived by his current wife, Bettie, of 33 years. He was a beloved father to Patty, Leat- ta (deceased), Brenda, Shelly, Milinda, Nathan, Rebekah (deceased), and Rachael. He was a much loved Grandfather to 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He will be missed so very much. A memorial will take place October 5th at 11 a.m. with a reception immediately follow- ing. Th e service will take place at the Living Faith Assembly of God, 467 S. 10th St. Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424. ington’s Deli in Independence, MO; and the Gateway Inn in Drain, OR. He was a loving fos- ter parent, motorcycle enthusi- ast, and loved to cook barbeque for his friends and family. He was a deacon in the Communi- ty of Christ Church. He is sur- vived by children; Krissy Mor- gan and husband Tim, Laurie Hetherington, Jonathan Heth- James Craig Hetherington, resident of Cottage Grove passed away September 13, 2019 in Portland, OR at the age of 69. He was born September 11, 1950 in Leon, IA to par- ents Willard A. Hetherington and Mara Lea (Scott) Heth- erington. Jim graduated from North Marion Highschool in Citra, FL, before going on to earn his BA in Business Ad- ministration from Graceland University in Lamoni, IA in 72. He married Janelle Anne Payne on December 19, 1969 in Lam- oni, IA. Th ey were married for nearly 50 years. Jim owned sev- eral restaurants throughout his career, including Th e Wagon Wheel in Lamoni, IA; Hether- VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. E DITOR @ CGSENTINEL . COM NO COST CREMATION erington, Steven Hetherington, James Hetherington; grand- children; Alexis Morgan, Milo Morgan, Levi Hetherington; Brother John Hetherington of Rogersville, MO, and sister Joy Pearson of Grandview, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife Janelle Hetherington and son, David Hetherington. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm September 28, 2019 at the Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Rd, Eu- gene, OR 97401. Th e family asks that donations be made to UNOS.COM. Light refresh- ments served aft er the service. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. (FUNERAL HOME NAME) (FUNERAL HOME NAME) (ADDRESS) (ADDRESS) (PHONE NUMBER) (PHONE NUMBER) With Full Body Donation to Science. w w w . s m i t h l u n d m i l l s . c o m “Cremated remains returned to the family.” 5
