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Cottage Grove Sentinel Community & Lifestyle B1 CONTACT SPORTS REPORTER NICK SNYDER AT 942-3325 OR NSNYDER@CGSENTINEL.COM THURSDAY | JULY 2, 2020 Eagles land new coach By Nick Snyder nsnyder@cgsentinel.com UNF announces reopening of some campgrounds Recreational sites reopen just in time for the holiday weekend Th e Umpqua National Forest is announcing the re-opening of the Diamond Lake South Camp- ground to recreational users beginning Friday, June 26. Dia- mond Lake North Campground opened last week. All Diamond Lake camp- grounds will be available by ad- vance reservation only through www.recreation.gov. No pay- ments will be accepted at the campground. Reservations can be made through Recreation. gov beginning Wednesday, June 24, and must be made two days in advance of your intended vis- it. Local District offi ces have no ability to make reservations for you. Unless you have been noti- fi ed to the contrary, all existing reservations are still valid. Forest personnel are working to reopen other campgrounds on the forest in the upcoming weeks. Th e fi rst priority is mitigating storm and insect damage that have weaken and killed a signifi - cant number of trees in our camp- grounds this winter. Th e damage is most prevalent in the Diamond Lake campgrounds where hun- dreds of trees continue to be re- moved by staff to eliminate them as a safety risk to our users and staff . Further announcements will be forthcoming as we remove more trees that allow us to open campgrounds around Diamond Lake and elsewhere on the Forest. “We are working hard to get these campgrounds open,” said Alice Carlton, Forest Supervi- sor, Umpqua National Forest. “We have employees out prepar- ing these sites every day and are excited to be able to off er these again to the public in the near future.” Many facilities, such as vault bathrooms, showers and water points will be open for public use. Members of the public wishing to utilize these facilities are doing so at their own discretion and must take all necessary precautions to ensure their own personal health and safety. While we are See LAKE 3B While a cloud of uncer- tainty still looms over the 2020-21 high school sports season, as of last week there is a bit more clarity at least for Yoncalla boys basketball. After finishing the 2019- 20 season going 10-14 overall and 4-8 in Skyline League play under first year head coach Lourie Hall, Yoncalla High School has handed the reigns of their boys basketball program to Yoncalla Elementary School principal Don Hakala. Hakala, who former- ly worked for Salem-area schools, joined Yoncalla School District just last year, but the support of the local community helped him quickly get his feet firmly under him in his adminis- trative duties. “Being in a big district and going to a smaller dis- trict has been really nice,” Hakala said of his transition to life in Douglas County. “I’m totally new to it and I’ve enjoyed it greatly. Ev- eryone’s been very welcom- ing and very supportive.” The warm welcome of the Yoncalla community al- lowed Hakala – who turned down the head coaching job last year to focus on his role as principal – to jump at a second opportunity and take on the new challenge of building a consistently competitive Eagles basket- ball program. “Basketball is the longest season of any sport and it See HAKALA 3B COURTESY PHOTO New YHS boys basketball coach Don Hakala currently serves as the princi- pal at Yoncalla Elementary School. Corps urges safe recreation over holiday PHOTO C/O CORPS OF ENGINEERS A boater takes advantage of a sunny summer day on Cottage Grove Lake, an Army Corps of Engineers-managed site. The U.S. Army Corps of En- gineers encourages outdoor en- thusiasts to recreate responsibly and safely this holiday weekend. With reservoirs throughout Oregon near normal capacity and many areas now reopened, Corps officials are expecting in- creased activity on its water and land-based recreation sites. “The fourth of July is a great time to celebrate with fami- ly and friends, but it can also be one of the most dangerous weekends of the year,” said Park Ranger Christie Johnson. “This year, with COVID-19 still a concern and most public holi- day events cancelled, we want to make sure that people who come out to recreate understand the risks and are prepared.” Corps park rangers would like to remind the public of the following safety guidelines: Be prepared. Some parks have limited access to amenities and services so bring your own per- sonal protective supplies includ- ing hand sanitizer, soap, water, face mask, and disinfectant wipes. Not all areas are open for camping and parking may be limited so have a plan B. No fireworks. Do not bring your personal fireworks as use of fireworks is prohibited on Corps land except through spe- See CORPS 3B Drinking and boating? Ye be warned The Marine Board, marine law enforcement from 18 coun- ty sheriff ’s offices, Oregon State Police, and five Oregon U.S. Coast Guard Stations will be participating in Operation Dry Water during the weekend of July 3-5, as part of a national- ly coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to Boating Un- der the Influence of Intoxicants (BUII). “We have multiple patrols scheduled this season to catch impaired boat operators,” says Randy Henry, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Ma- rine Board. “We also have new tools. The legislature gave us the authority in 2020 to take your boater education card for up to three years, if convicted.” Many marine officers have Yard of the Week brought to you by: Cottage Grove Sentinel 116 N. 6th • (541) 942-3325 Week of July 2nd Winner is: 1104 South 2nd Street Yards will be selected each week by nominations. To nominate a yard you can call City Hall (942-5501) or Chamber of Commerce (942-2411) completed specialized training to recognize alcohol and drug impairment. This includes prescription drugs, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, or any other substance that impairs a person’s ability to make sound judgments and to safely operate a boat. The effects of drugs and alcohol are also amplified on the water with the combination of sun glare, wind, waves, and other environmental stressors. Alcohol also dehydrates the body making sudden immer- sion into cold water at an even greater risk for drowning. Impaired boaters can expect to be arrested or face serious penalties. 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