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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | MAY 13, 2021 | 9A Magnolia Gardens hosts dementia support group Magnolia Gardens is hosting a dementia support group for caregivers, spous- es and those affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This group will be meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church in Cottage Grove every third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Some of the key bene- fits of attending a support group include: Ongoing education about Alzheimer’s and other de- mentia, learning about community resources, im- proving coping skills and gaining a sense of control over individual situations. Having the opportunity to share with others who may be going through a similar situation is very im- portant. Magnolia Gardens em- phasizes the importance of self-care, sharing and gath- ering ideas on finding a better balance between the caregiving role and other essential aspects of life such as family, work and person- al time. The first support group will be on Thursday, May 20. COVID precautions are being taken and anyone interested in attending or needing more information can contact Ruth Tracey at 541-942-0054. from A 1 the water treatment plant, there’s a natural relation- ship between them and the city to basically promote the hydrology of the area as well.” There is also potential to incorporate a parcel of ODOT-owned land north of the park. The parcel, however, is known to be used by a homeless population and no plan of approach on this has been firmly submitted. Even so, Larson-Friend had several suggestions for the parcel. “It would be a really nat- ural wetland experience for visitors,” he said. “The plan would include how to put in trails and boardwalks and beach access and other amenities. 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The proj- ect’s completion date was also extended from May 31, 2021, to Aug. 31, 2021, The aggregate sum of the project’s change orders has exceeded 10 percent of the original bid, which was about $3.5 million, prompt- ing the council’s approval. “We anticipate this being A Smarter Way to Power Your Home. City releases April 2021 building inspection services report For the month of April, the Building Division of the Public Works and De- velopment Department issued 50 permits, one for a single-family home, and performed 125 inspections in Cottage Grove. In Creswell, 26 permits were issued, three for sin- gle-family homes and one manufactured home, while performing 49 inspections. In Veneta, 11 permits were issued, one for a single-family home, and 18 inspections were per- formed. In Coburg, 15 permits were issued and 34 inspec- tions were performed. Staff reviewed and ap- proved 30 plan sets in April and 22 plan sets are in review or on hold for additional information. the last change order for the project,” said City Engineer Ron Bradsby. A total of roughly $4.1 million has so far been spent on a project budgeted at around $5.5 million. The city has been reim- bursed $84,575 from South Lane School District for al- lowing the district to join in contract for the paving of its bus barn area. The city will also be reim- bursed up to $1,272,143 for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) improve- ments, which includes side- walks, driveways, handicap ramps and crosswalks from SRTS grant funds. Any extra work request- ed by residents will also be reimbursed to the city. space with its effluent, the city council awarded Mil- froy Golf Systems with a project to construct a new irrigation system and basic landscape plantings with- in the I-5 interchange (exit 174) and north of the Cot- tage Grove Connector. Mil- froy Golf Systems was the sole bidder of the project in the amount of $458,516. A landscape architect esti- mate of constructions costs put the project at nearly the same amount of $450,000. Civil Engineer Ryan Sis- son detailed the process of vetting the company before recommending it to coun- cil, including receiving a recommendation from the landscape architect. “Despite only receiving one bid, I believe we did our due diligence,” he said. The project is expected to be completed by Sept. 1 this year. Landscape Improvements In a step that brings the city closer to irrigating park One solution for oxygen at home, away, and for travel Introducing the INOGEN ONE – It’s oxygen therapy on your terms No more tanks to refi ll. No more deliveries. No more hassles with travel. The INOGEN ONE portable oxygen concentrator is designed to provide unparalleled freedom for oxygen therapy users. 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Move any fl ammable material away from exterior walls, i.e., mulch, fl ammable plants, leaves and needles, fi rewood piles Remember to keep your defensible space defi ned, keep grass and weeds cut low and always be prepared to re- spond to wildfi re. With this in mind, the Offi ce of State Fire Marshal urges you to take a look around your property in the “home ignition zone,” where glowing embers can ignite spot fi res and vulnerable areas like decks, patios, and fences that can spread fl ames to your home. The most signifi cant risk of structures catching fi re during a wildland fi re event is from the advanc- ing ember shower that can reach your property long before an actual fl ame front. Give your home a non-combustible area where a fi re in the landscape can’t reach your home, strive for a 5-foot perimeter Good defensible space can not only prevent ember ignition of your home, but it can also prevent the fl ames from reaching your home at all. We can reduce the vegetation within 30 feet of home and eliminate fl ammable plants from touching our home. “Wildfi re safety starts with all of us and our property. Now is the time to take action to prepare our homes, families, and communities for wildfi res by starting on our property before there is smoke on the horizon,” says Mariana Ruiz-Temple, State Fire Marshal. To address the risk of wildfi re, the Offi ce of State Fire Marshal recommends the following steps that people can take right now to help protect themselves against the upcoming fi re season: Clear roofs and gutters of dead leaves, debris, and pine needles that could catch embers Ensure your roof is in good repair Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches Keep lawns and native grasses mowed to a height of four inches. Remove ladder fuels (vegetation under trees) so a surface fi re cannot reach the crowns. Prune trees up to six to ten feet from the ground; shorter trees do not exceed 1/3 of the overall tree height. With fi refi ghting resources doing their best to tackle large wildfi res, communities that focus on neighbor- hood-wide Firewise ideals can not only increase an individual home’s survival but the whole neighborhood’s. takes responsibility for its wildfi re risk by taking ac- tions to address resident safety, homes, neighborhoods, businesses and infrastructure, forests, parks, and open spaces all Oregonians enjoy. For more defensible space tips, visit: https://www. oregon.gov/osp/programs/sfm/Pages/Wildland-Ur- ban-Interface.aspx During May, a new wildfi re prevention topic will be introduced each week to help homeowners and recreationists learn how to prevent their outdoor activities from sparking the next wildfi re. For more wildfi re preparedness and prevention information, visit the websites for Keep Oregon Green at https:// keeporegongreen.org/, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s restrictions map https://www.oregon. gov/odf/fi re/Pages/fi reprevention.aspx, OSU’s new Fire Program at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ fi re-program and OSU›s Oregon Wildfi re Risk Explorer tool: https://oregonexplorer.info/topics/ wildfi re-risk?ptopic=62 “A neighborhood-wide approach can increase the chances of homes surviving a wildfi re. By taking a neighborhood ap- proach to defensible space and community preparedness, you are also protecting our fi refi ghters,” Ruiz-Temple explains. “Ul- timately, individuals taking the right steps on their property before fi re season make fi refi ghters safer and more effective,” she adds. Creating whole neighborhoods that are holistically preparing for wildfi re is a large piece of Fire Adapted Communities. A fi re-adapted community acknowledges and Make sure all the pieces are in place to render you and your family prepared in the event of a natural disaster. • Listen to radio or television newscasts for the latest weather information, and follow all evacuation directions and suggestions. • Keep a stock of non-perishable food items as well as bottled water on hand inside your home. • Keep a 72 Hour Kit on hand inside your home that is easy to get to in the event of a disaster. For more information and tips on disaster response and preparedness, contact your local emergency services center. South Lane Fire & Rescue • 233 Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove 541-942-4493 • 55 South 1st Street, Creswell 541-895-2506 Twitter: @southlanefi re Facebook: southlanecountyfi reandrescue