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Cottage Grove Sentinel Community & Lifestyle B1 • THURSDAY | APRIL 30, 2020 CONTACT SPORTS REPORTER NICK SNYDER AT 942-3325 OR NSNYDER@CGSENTINEL.COM Be on the lookout for nesting birds Spring time is nesting time so here are some tips for handling wildlife 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards ‘Call For Nominations’ COURTESY PHOTO Governor Brown to offer state arts awards for fi rst time since 2017 In celebration of the uplifting power of art and its value to Ore- gonians’ quality of life, Governor Kate Brown today announced a call for nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards. Estab- lished in 1977, the awards are held periodically as funding allows. A call for 2020 nominations is now posted on the Arts Commission website. A partnership between the Of- fi ce of the Governor and the Arts Commission, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize and honor indi- viduals and organizations that have made signifi cant contributions to the arts in Oregon. Awardees will be honored during an evening Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Che- halem Cultural Center in New- berg. (Note: If social distancing prevents a public gathering, the event will be produced as a live- streamed Facebook event by Art- slandia.) The 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards are funded in part by The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation with generous event support from the Chehalem Cul- tural Center. “Art is a fundamental ingredient of any thriving and vibrant com- munity,” Gov. Brown said. “Art sparks connections between peo- ple, movements, and new ideas. To put it simply, art makes life better. I am thrilled to celebrate Oregon’s best artists and art sup- porters through the Governor’s Arts Awards.” The Governor’s Arts Awards are open to any individual, organiza- tion or community that currently resides in or has a signifi cant pres- ence in Oregon and has made out- standing contributions to the arts in the state. The 148 past recipi- ents of a Governor’s Arts Award are not eligible. “The Governor’s Arts Award is the most prestigious honor an Or- egon artist can receive,” said Arts Commission Chair Anne Taylor. “We are extremely grateful to Governor Brown for her commit- ment to formally recognizing the contribution of Oregon artists and arts supporters to our collective quality of life.” Nominations will be reviewed by a committee comprised of a representative from the Gover- nor’s Offi ce, an Arts Commission- er and three to fi ve arts leaders from across the state. They will recommend three to fi ve awards based on the nominee’s regional, national or international recogni- tion for his/her/their contributions; role in improving the quality of arts experiences and appreciation for the arts in Oregon; contribu- tions to advancing the arts’ posi- tive impact on Oregonians’ quality of life; and length of service to the arts in Oregon. Gov. Brown will have fi nal approval of award re- cipients. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26. Re- cipients will be notifi ed by July 13 and must be available to partici- See ARTS 2B A black-necked stilt chick waits on the ground for its parents to return. This species of shorebird is often found on coast- lines and in wetlands in the Americas, including Oregon. ODFW biologists have been responding to an in- creased number of calls about nesting birds. April through July is a critical time for most bird species as they care for their young. ODFW reminds Orego- nians that taking and keep- ing an animal from the wild as well as moving or de- stroying an active nest is not only against the law, but may harm or kill birds. Please consider these tips if you do encounter a nest or baby bird: Leave fledgling birds alone. It is natural for fledg- ling (mostly feathered and on the ground) birds to be awkward while learning how to fly. If you see one on the ground, leave it alone and keep your distance. Bring your pets under control and indoors if possible. The bird’s parents will feed it for several See BIRDS 2B COURTESY PHOTO Magnolia Gardens Senior Living residents Carol and Jim Williams safely visit with their daughter Tracy Williams-Tooze wear- ing gloves and facemasks while observing social distancing outside the entrance of Magnolia. Magnolia Gardens accepting new admissions Senior living center also begins offering visiting options to families with social distancing in mind ing currently accepts new res- idents for assisted living and memory care. Families often Although following stringent struggle to provide care for restrictions of social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis has altered the way families live their lives, many individuals find ways to adapt and continue to enjoy life while following the current laws and policies. Restaurants and other busi- nesses must close temporarily due to the current restrictions, but individuals continue to need assisted living and mem- ory care, and new admissions continue as an essential service. While observing strict guide- loved ones with dementia, or lines and statewide policies, those who require assistance Magnolia Gardens Senior Liv- with daily activities. Magnolia By Gary Manly Cottage Grove Sentinel Gardens continues to reach out to the community, offering as- sistance and apartments to new residents and families in need. ing the staff to carefully sani- tize each of the new resident’s belongings before anything is moved into the community buildings. Social distancing is observed by everyone (includ- ing staff and residents), wear- ing facemasks is required, as is monitoring temperatures of residents and staff. “Initially, we had mixed feel- ings on the safety of admitting new residents to our communi- ty for fear of bringing the virus in,” said Tara Blount, Executive Director at Magnolia Gardens Senior Living. “We reviewed the risks and developed a new The process for moving in has plan, because at the end of the changed significantly, requiring See MAGNOLIA 2B strict practices such as requir- “Initially, we had mixed feelings on the safety of admitting new residents ... We reviewed the risks and devel- oped a new plan, because at the end of the day, seniors in our communi- ty still need us. Some need us more than ever.” Bigfoot returns for wildfire season The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety campaign is returning for the 2020 wildfire season, asking Oregonians to protect their communities by preventing wildfires. “This really comes down to protecting com- munities and preventing wildfires,” says State Fire Marshal Jim Walker, of the OSFM’s Bigfoot cam- paign. “Wildfire preven- tion begins with all of us. Together we can make a positive impact. Since most wildfires are started by people, please do your part to prevent them.” In response to the chal- lenges of recent wildfire seasons, the OSFM en- listed Pacific Northwest icon Bigfoot, friend in fire prevention, to inspire the public to take action and reduce risks of hu- man-caused wildfires. The campaign first launched in spring 2019. From the start, Bigfoot served as an iconic mes- senger to encourage Or- egonians and visitors to protect our communities and homes from hu- man-caused wildfires. OSFM’s Fire Preven- tion Coordinator Steph- anie Stafford made the connection that wildfires occur where Bigfoot “lives,” which created the opportunity to pro- mote awareness around fire prevention in the wildland urban interface (WUI). Data show the most costly fires in recent years nationally all oc- curred on WUI lands. Wildfire threats to Or- egon’s communities have led to longer and costli- er fire seasons for state and local agencies. The wildfire problem also has captured the attention of Oregonians. Statewide, they see the effects of fires on forests, as well as on homes in the wildland urban interface. In the past two years, data collected in Or- egon for the National Fire Incident Reporting System show there were 14,971 outdoor fires with 554,196 acres burned. Most of these outdoor fires were caused by unin- tentional human ignition rather than natural sourc- es such as lightning. The OSFM will be working with its more than 300 Oregon fire service partners to help share Bigfoot-themed education and branding materials that encourage Oregonians to “believe in fire safety,” around their homes and when recreat- See BIGFOOT 2B
