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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | MARCH 19, 2020 | 7A from A6 asked to call the police department instead. Emergency respond- policy in light of the ers with South Lane outbreak, though both County Fire & Rescue, providers recommend too, are continuing to on their websites that follow guidance docu- customers use electron- ments provided by the ic or telephone options Oregon Health Author- whenever possible in ity and Lane County lieu of visiting the offices Public Health such as in person. screening practices, ill- Following Lane Coun- ness recognition and ty Public Health guide- wearing personal pro- lines, the Cottage Grove tective equipment. Police Department is Public transportation also taking steps to min- in Cottage Grove, how- imize risk, though Police ever, was faced with Chief Scott Shepherd as- disruption when Lane sured that the essential Transit District (LTD) DAMIEN SHERWOOD/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL service will continue as announced Monday School children recieved breakfast and lunch sacks from South Lane School that, beginning March usual. “One of our biggest District Tuesday morning. Food will continue to be distributed through the 17, the Cottage Grove concerns is just try- week and also on March 30 and 31 at CGHS, London and Dorena schools. Connector service ing to keep everybody personal hygiene and try slightly to accommodate case-by-case basis.” would be canceled un- healthy,” said Shepherd. to limit exposure.” Cells in the Cottage til further notice. The the threat of the virus, “We clean surfaces that Grove Municipal Jail limited Saturday fixed Policing tactics in Shepherd noted. are heavily used and we dealing with offend- “If it’s somebody who house single individuals route schedules to Cot- pay attention to our own ers have changed only is not a habitual offend- and the department is tage Grove are to be im- er and we don’t think continuing to monitor plemented on weekdays would be a nuisance to inmates’ conditions. instead. Shepherd added that the public, we’re opting “We all need to do our and Gift Boutique to issue citations rather citizens with issues part to reduce everyone’s than physical custody,” which don’t require face- risk to the coronavirus,” “A Flower Shop and so much more” Creative Floral Arrangements • Jewelry • Balloons he said. “But that’s a to-face interactions are said Aurora Jackson, Covid The Flower Basket Home Décor • Fine Gifts • Boutique Clothing & Accessories 119 South 6th Street • 541-942-0505 Dentistry is our profession, people are our focus. Birch Avenue Dental Dentistry is our profession, people are our focus. Birch Avenue Dental 1325 Birch Ave. 541-942-2471 • General Dentistry • Implants • Sedation • Financing 1325 Birch Ave. Cottage Grove birchavenuedental.com Valid until March 31, 2020 Bring in this coupon to redeem 541-942-2471 LTD’s general manag- er in a press release. “In addition, LTD’s team continues to clean the buses every day with high-powered disinfec- tants and other cleaning protocols.” When riding the bus, LTD suggests riders fol- low guidelines from the Centers for Disease Con- trol (CDC) to reduce the exposure and spread of the coronavirus. Though the LTD Connector service is suspended, local trans- portation nonprofit South Lane Wheels will continue its “Door-to- Door” service for the time being. Other local services such as the Cottage Grove Public Library and Community Cen- ter are slated to remain closed until March 30 and events in the build- ing have all been can- celed, though the city is looking into delivery op- tions for those wanting to check out books of the library, said Meyers. The Cottage Grove Armory, too, is closed until April 13. Virtual meeting in- structions for public meetings are to be pro- vided at the top of the respective agenda pages on the city’s website at cottagegrove.org. Questions about COVID-19 can be an- swered by visiting Lane County Public Health and the Oregon Health Authority websites or by calling the Lane County Public Health Commu- nity Call Center line at 541-682-1380. Tammy L. McClung DDS • Park W. McClung DDS The discovery of the new coronavirus, (COVID-19), leaves many people with questions. Your best defense is to learn the facts. EDUCATE – Get information from public health experts leading the effort PREVENT – Learn how to stop this and other viruses from spreading PROTECT – Learn how to keep you and your family healthy For this information and updates, visit peacehealth.org/coronavirus or lanecountyor.gov/coronavirus