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from A1
Loan
Veneta. A total of
$225,000
has
been
awarded from Business
Oregon to be provided
as grants to eligible busi-
nesses in these cities.
An additional $60,000
has been contributed by
Lowell, Cottage Grove,
Creswell, Florence and
Veneta, making almost
$285,000 available.
Grants will range from
$2,500 to $25,000, based
on a formula from the
state that accounts for
employment size and
COVID-19 related im-
pacts.
Businesses with 25 or
fewer employees (in-
cluding sole proprietors
and business owners
with ITINs) will be el-
igible, and only those
that have been unable to
receive federal CARES
Act funding, including
the Small Business Ad-
ministration’s Paycheck
Protection
Program,
Economic Injury Di-
saster Loan Emergency
Advance program, or
other federal programs
for emergency pandemic
from A1
CITY
attractiveness of High-
way 99 from Main Street
to South Fourth Street.
The project is also
intended to spur new
mixed-use development
in the center of the city.
A 12 percent local
match of $24,000 will be
provided through engi-
neering and planning
staff sup-port.
“I feel that Highway 99
and Fourth Street needs
a makeover real bad,”
said Councilor Kenneth
Roberts. “I think it will
improve a lot of things
for our community.”
In other City Council
news:
LOC Legislative
Objectives
Councilors submit-
ted their votes for the
most pressing issues
facing Cottage Grove in
a League of Oregon Cit-
ies (LOC) request for
member city informa-
tion.
The LOC is seeking
input from member
cities about the many
legislative objectives
that have been created
by the league’s policy
committees.
To help prioritize
these objectives for the
upcoming 2021 Ore-
gon legislative session,
the LOC asked each
member city to pro-
vide input on what they
consider the top four
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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
funding to date.
Businesses are also
required to use the
proceeds for any busi-
ness-related operating
expenses, particularly
to support businesses
that were closed as they
move into the fi rst phase
of statewide reopening.
Th e pre-registration
deadline expired July 13.
Eligible businesses who
pre-registered will be
entered into a random
lottery and selected until
funding runs out.
Among other stip-
ulations, the grant re-
quires that “historically
disadvantaged business
owners” are given fi rst
opportunity to apply for
the loans, which the state
defi nes as Asian, Black,
Native American, His-
panic and women busi-
ness owners.
Th e City of Cottage
Grove has also partnered
with Community Lend-
ing Works to launch an
emergency loan fund for
small businesses located
within Cottage Grove
city limits.
Th e city has dedicated
nearly $75,000 for the
Cottage Grove Emer-
gency Business Loan
program and loans are
available until the fund
is fully committed.
“If we have more ap-
plications than funding,
then there will be a lot-
tery,” said Meyers. “If we
have more money than
paid monthly.
When Cottage Grove
city councilors gave the
green light to establish
the program in May, the
question of confl icts of
interest among the City
Council arose.
During a May 11
City Council meet-
ing, councilors Mike
Fleck, Greg Ervin and
Candace Solesbee de-
clared confl icts of in-
terest as their organi-
zations or businesses
could hypothetically
qualify for the loan
program.
Th ough Fleck said
— Chrissy Chapman of Covered Bridge Brewing Group
he had no intention of
applying for the pro-
gram, Solesbee said
her businesses would.
City Attorney Carrie
we have applications, monthly business check-
then those will get fund- ins will occur during the Connelly weighed in
at the time: “I actually
ed and we’ll go back out zero-payment period.
Th is period, in which believe that Councilor
and ask for more.”
Eligible business to principal and interest Solesbee has a ‘potential’
this program must have are deferred, makes up confl ict of interest be-
cause even if she’s plan-
been adversely impacted the fi rst six months.
From months seven to ning to apply, there’s no
by the COVID-19 crisis
and generally stable pri- 12 of the loan term, the guarantee that she would
or to the crisis, though principal may also be de- be awarded. Th erefore, I
there is no restriction for ferred while interest-on- believe that it’s fi ne that
she’s participating [in the
those who have received ly payments are made.
For the remainder of discussion],” she said.
CARES Act aid.
Meyers has also ex-
Businesses are also the term, both princi-
required to present an pal and interest must be plained that third-par-
ty stewardship over the
funds by Community
Lending Works removes
bias from the program.
Chrissy
Chapman,
part-owner of the new-
ly-established business
Covered Bridge Brewing
Group, hopes to utilize
the program to help her
business right itself amid
the economic uncertain-
ty.
“I think [the program]
is imperative to our
small businesses making
it during a pandemic.
Everyone has felt lower
sales,” she said. “If we
want to keep our small
businesses in our small
town, we should proba-
bly support them in any
way that we can.”
Applications are being
taken now on the Com-
munity Lending Works
webpage. For questions
or assistance, email
seth@communitylend-
ingworks.org.
Th e loan application
and information about
the program is available
on the organization’s
website at community-
lendingworks.org.
priorities.
Cottage Grove city
councilors reviewed the
LOC’s list of 26 issues
and voted for their own
top four during Mon-
day’s session.
After tallying votes,
the four issues of mental
health service delivery,
infrastructure financ-
ing and resilience, long-
term
transportation
infrastructure funding
and state highway funds
formula emerged as the
councilors’ priorities.
“The big thing for me
is housing,” said Coun-
cilor Mike Fleck, who
voted for the issue of
housing and services
investment. “I think
it’s a big issue towards
homelessness, which is
another great issue that
we have – and funds are
usually short and far be-
tween, but I think we’re
okay to go along this
route.”
Other topics council-
ors voted for included
broadband infrastruc-
ture, COVID-19 eco-
nomic recovery invest-
ments, property tax
reform and water utility
rate and fund assistance.
The submission of the
information is intended
to give the league guid-
ance for the next legis-
lative session, but the
organization will use
opportunities to push
other issues forward if
they present themselves,
explained
Councilor
Jake Boone, who is also
President of the LOC.
“It’s not that the other
things will be dropped,
ignored or opposed,” he
said.
bors’ concerns, which
included the location
of parking and privacy
screening for adjacent
homes.
“I think it looks good
and it’s exciting,” said
Mayor Jeff Gowing.
“I think [the program] is
imperative to our small
businesses making it during a
pandemic. Everyone has felt
lower sales.”
South River Road
Dog Park
Councilors reviewed a
preliminary design for a
dog park in the city.
In 2018, the city pur-
chased a 1.3-acre parcel
from Lane County for
NOTICE OF CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
The City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission
has one vacancy on this volunteer body. The
Commissioners are appointed by the City Council.
The Planning Commission meets twice a month on
the 2 nd & 3 rd Wednesday evenings. Incumbents are
eligible to reapply. Individuals interested in applying
for these positions need to complete a Planning
Commission application available at the Public Works
& Development Department at City Hall or online at:
www.http://cottagegrove.org/pc. The deadline for
receiving applications is July 30 th , 2020 at 5 pm. For
further information please contact the Public Works
& Development Department at 541-942-3340.
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emergency plan which
outlines plans for areas
such as budgeting, staff -
ing and marketing.
Loan amounts of up to
$10,000 will be awarded
at a 2 percent interest
rate for up to 60-month
terms and mandatory
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a future dog park and
Dougherty Landscape
Architects was hired to
draft the preliminary de-
sign for the property.
The parcel sits be-
tween South River Road
and Highway 99 across
from Cottage Grove
High School. The pre-
liminary concept for the
dog park would include
shelters, walking paths,
play elements and ac-
commodate spaces for
differently-sized dogs.
The proposed design
also incorporated neigh-
Worship
Directory
COTTAGE GROVE:
6th & Gibbs Church of Christ
195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822
10:00am
Christian Education: Pre-K through 5th
Tim Baker, Senior Minister
www.6thandgibbs.com
First Presbyterian Church
3rd and Adams St
541-942-4479
Rev.: Karen Hill
Worship: 10:00am
Sunday School: 10:00am
fpcgrove.com
Calvary Baptist Church
77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290
Pastor: Riley Hendricks
Sunday School: 9:45am
Worship: 11:00am
The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm
Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm
Hope Fellowship
United Pentecostal Church
100 S. Gateway Blvd.
541-942-2061
Pastor: Dave Bragg
Worship: 11:00am Sunday
Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday
www.hopefellowshipupc.com
“FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE”
Church of Christ
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565
Sunday Service: 10:30am
Cottage Grove Bible Church
1200 East Quincy Avenue
541-942-4771
Pastor:Bob Singer
Worship 11am
Sunday School:9:45am
AWANA age 3-8th Grade,
Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm
www.cgbible.org
Cottage Grove Faith Center
33761 Row River Rd.
541-942-4851
Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett
www.cg4.tv
Full Childrenʼs Ministry available
Services: 9:00am & 10:45am
Hope In The Grove
Baptist Church
77820 Mosby Creek Rd
Pastor: Wayne Husk
Worship: Sunday 10:00am
Evening Bible Study: Wednesday
6:30pm
541.649.1043
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1325 Birch Ave.
Cottage Grove
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541-942-2471
Tammy L. McClung DDS • Park W. McClung DDS
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050
Rev. Lawrence Crumb
“Church with the fl ags.”
Worship: Sunday 10:30am
All Welcome
Seventh-day Adventist Church
820 South 10th Street
541-942-5213
Pastor: Kevin Miller
Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am
Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40
Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00
Trinity Lutheran Church
6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373
Pastor: James L. Markus
Living Faith Assembly
Sunday School & Adult Education
467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612
9:15am
Worship Services Sundays: 9a & 11a Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Youth Worship Sundays: 11a (all
Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur
ages welcome)
5:00pm TLC Groups
Mondays: 5:30p (6th-12th grades) tlccg.com
Non-Denominational
United Methodist Church
Church of Christ
334 Washington 541-942-3033
1041 Pennoyer Ave
New Pastor Craig Pesti- Strobel
541-942-8928
Worship 10:30am
Delight Valley
Preacher: Tony Martin
umcgrove.org
Church of Christ
Sunday Bible Study:10:00am
33087 Saginaw Rd. East
Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm “VICTORY” Country Church
541-942-7711 • Pastor: Bob Friend www.pennoyeravecoc.com
913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913
Two Services:
Pastor: Barbara Dockery
9am - Classic in the Chapel
Old Time Gospel Fellowship
Worship Service: 10:00am
10:30am - Contemporary in the
103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999
Message: “WE BELIEVE IN
Auditorium
Pastor: Jim Edwards
MIRACLES”
Sunday Service: 10:00am
First Baptist Church
Join in Traditional Christian Worship CRESWELL:
301 S. 6th st • 541-942-8242
Creswell Presbyterian
Pastor: David Chhangte
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Sunday School 9:30am
and St. Philip Benizi
75 S 4th S • 541-895-3419
Worship Service 10:30am
Catholic Churches
Rev. Seth Wheeler
Youth Wednesday 6:30pm
1025. N. 19th St.
Adult Sunday School 9:15am
cgfi rstbaptist.com
541-942-3420
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am
Father John J. Boyle
Holy Mass:
Saturday Vigil – 5:30 pm
Sunday – 10:30 am
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For weekday and Holy Day of
Obligation schedule see website
OLPHCG.net
Confession: 4 PM to 5 PM
Saturdays or by appointment
St. Philip Benizi, Creswell
552 Holbrook Lane
Sunday 8 am
website www.creswellpres.org
Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature.
If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory,
contact us today!
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