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COVID case ‘temporarily’ closes South Lane Wheels
By Damien Sherwood
dsherwood@cgsentinel.com
Local transportation non-
profit South Lane Wheels
closed this week due at least
one staff member testing
positive for COVID-19 and
going into quarantine.
Executive Director Ruth
Linoz said she had hoped
the nonprofit would be
back to offering services by
Wednesday (Sept. 22), but
it was dependent on test
results which had not been
confirmed as of The Senti-
nel’s press time.
“It’s a moving target,” she
said.
South Lane Wheels pro-
vides transportation ser-
vices such as a shuttle for
people to connect with a
Lane Transit District (LTD)
route up to Creswell and
the Eugene and Springfield
areas.
Linoz noted that regu-
lar users of the service had
been contacted about the
temporary closure and al-
ternatives had been found.
No updates had been re-
ported as of The Sentinel’s
press time.
Volunteers recruited for National Public Lands Day
The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers invites volun-
teers to help it celebrate
National Public Lands Day,
Saturday, Sept. 25.
This event supports the
nation’s largest single-day
volunteer restoration effort
for America’s public lands.
Scouts, youth groups, civic
clubs, families and individ-
uals are encouraged to par-
ticipate.
For their efforts, vol-
unteers can stay in Pine
Meadows
Campground
at Cottage Grove Lake for
free the night of the event.
Volunteers will also receive
a pass, which is good for
free entry any day during
the next year at public land
sites managed by the Na-
tional Park Service, U.S.
Forest Service, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Bu-
reau of Land Management
or the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
“During this event, we
will plant vegetation that
creates habitat for many
species,” said Christie
Johnson, Portland District
park ranger. “We have 93
trees and shrubs to plant,
so we are looking for a lot
of volunteers to help us.”
The event runs from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pine
Meadows Campground.
Volunteers will receive
snacks and water. All vol-
unteers should wear sturdy
closed-toe shoes and long
pants. Because COVID-19
is still posing a threat to
our communities, please
wear a face covering. If you
feel ill, please stay home.
Additionally, gloves and
tools will be available at
the event.
The campground is
at 75166 Cottage Grove
Reservoir Road, Cottage
Grove, Oregon.
Volunteers
should
pre-register no later than
Sept. 20 by contacting the
U. S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers park ranger office at
541-942-5631. For more
information about Nation-
al Public Lands Day, go to
http://www.publiclands-
day.org/.
The Cottage Grove Dam
and Reservoir is one of 13
dam and reservoir projects
operated by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers in the
Willamette River drainage
system.
Each dam contributes
to a water resource plan
designed to provide flood
risk management, power
generation, irrigation, wa-
ter quality improvement,
fish and wildlife habitat
and recreation on the Wil-
lamette River and many of
its tributaries.
PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Volunteers plant trees and shrubs at Schwarz Campground near Cottage Grove.
during National Public Lands Day, 2018. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s
largest single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands.
Oregon State Board of Education passes ‘Resolution
Encouraging Solidarity and Support for Student Identities’
SALEM, Ore. – The Or-
egon State Board of Educa-
tion unanimously passed a
resolution on Sept. 16 call-
ing on Oregon’s school dis-
tricts to foster the creation
of safe space for students.
The Resolution Encour-
aging Solidarity and Sup-
port for Student Identities
specifically calls on the
Newberg School Board
to encourage district staff
to celebrate and stand in
solidarity with students
through the use of signs,
flags, placards and sym-
bols, and affirm in words,
policy and action that “Ev-
ery Student Belongs” and
is welcome, appreciated
and ensured an equitable
access to a high-quality ed-
ucation in Newberg Public
Schools.
The Newberg School
Board made headlines ear-
lier this year when it vot-
ed to ban “political” signs,
which included Black Lives
Matter and Pride flags.
This month, the board
debated the issue again be-
fore voting to push the de-
cision to another date.
“Equity does not mean
that one side gets ignored
or favored. It is quite the
opposite: we have a respon-
sibility to create and main-
tain humane, livable spac-
es for children who have
consistently lived on the
brink of emotional, men-
tal, and physical exhaus-
tion,” said Guadalupe Mar-
tinez-Zapata, Vice-Chair
of the Oregon State Board
of Education. “A minimal
demonstration of that hu-
manity, a flag, a banner, a
sign, is all it could take for
a student to feel safe. Each
student is unique, and ev-
eryone deserves our love
and care.”
The resolution also en-
courages all districts to
show in actions and in
words that every student
is affirmed in their identi-
ties and is made welcome
in their schools, regardless
of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, na-
tional origin, native lan-
guage, immigration status,
documentation status, age
or disability.
“Now more than ever, we
must work to ensure that
our schools are safe and
welcoming spaces for every
student. We know that has
not always been the case
Fall and winter skincare tips
As summer transitions to fall, many changes take place. In addition to
changing landscapes, men and women may need to adapt their health
and wellness habits to ensure that they stay healthy and happy. Part of
that daily regimen includes how to care for skin as the seasons change.
Just as skin requires certain protection from the sun and heat in the
summer, skin has special needs in the fall and winter. Fall and winter
are oft en characterized by cold, dry weather, which can make these
times of year particularly challenging for people with dry or sensitive
skin. Th ese tips can help people maintain their skin’s appearance and
health.
• Don’t skip the sunscreen. Sunscreen is not a summer-only requirement. UV rays can damage
the skin any time of year, even if the rays are not as strong as during the summer. UV radiation
accelerates and increases the risk of skin cancer. It also can lead to premature aging. Utilize a
sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day.
• Invest in a humidifi er. Dry, cold temperatures can rob the skin of essential moisture, even
indoors. Dermatologists suggest using a humidifi er at home to boost the amount of moisture in
the air. Th is can make skin more comfortable and can have other health benefi ts as well.
• Skip hot showers. It can be tempting to sit under a hot stream of water to warm up. However, hot
water dries out the skin by depleting its stores of natural oils, says Glacier Med Spa. Take warm
showers instead and don’t stay in for longer than 15 minutes.
• Limit exfoliation. While exfoliation can remove dead skin, overdoing it can make already
sensitive skin more raw. Increase the time between exfoliation treatments. Consult with a
dermatologist for more advice about dealing with fl aky skin.
• Don’t forget your lips. Using a thicker moisturizer on the body and face can help add and retain
moisture. But pay attention to your lips and eyes as well. Something as simple as petroleum jelly
on the lips can help prevent chapping. Invest in a quality eye cream to help the delicate skin
around the eyes as well.
Modifi cations must be made to skincare routines in anticipation of seasonal weather changes.
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students on who they are
and how best to serve their
needs.
School boards are also
advised to adopt similar
resolutions in consultation
with their local communi-
ties.
“The resolution affirms
that symbolism of pride
and Black Lives Matters
slogans and insignia are
statements of love and af-
firmation, and indicate
support and solidarity for
students,” stated the Ore-
gon State Board of Educa-
tion and Oregon Depart-
ment of Education in a
press release. “They do not
meet the requirements of
a hate symbol nor are they
attached to specific polit-
ical candidates or parties.”
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– in particular for our stu-
dents of color, Indigenous,
Tribal citizens, immigrants,
English
learners,
and
LGBTQ2SIA+ students, as
well as our students who
experience disability,” said
Oregon Department of Ed-
ucation Director Colt Gill.
“Student identity should
be supported and celebrat-
ed, and we must recognize
the unique needs and per-
spectives that our students
bring.”
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vised to welcome and af-
firm student identity by
modeling the use of inclu-
sive language, encouraging
the proactive creation of
safe and affirming spaces,
and engaging in honest and
authentic dialogue with
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