Spring 2008
Staff Focus: Bob DenOuden
Articles: LCOG Appreciation Dinner, Welcome Back Mark Shrives, A (Brief) Tale of Four Cities, Graffiti Reporting Center, Applied GIS and Data Services, Demographic Information, Park Place Building, Sharing in the Dream, PSCC 2008 Report Card, Project Homeless Connect, RLID Development News, It’s How We Get There That Matters—A Citizen’s Guide to Transportation Planning, New Site Coordinators at Four Senior Meals Program Sites, Southern Willamette Valley Groundwater Management, Oregon Planning Institute

Autumn 2007
Staff Focus: Paula Gourley
Articles: Needs Assessment Document Determines Funding Levels, Senior Services Advisory Council Appoints 12 New Members, Demographic Information, Oregon Planning Institute 2007, Third Annual Native Caring Conference Highlights Outreach Efforts, Creswell Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, Steve Gordon’s Career Celebrated, New Layers and Query Options in Lane Maps, LCOG Promotes Environmental Stewardship in Transportation Plan

Spring 2007
Staff Focus: Nick Seigal, Ellen Kozyra, Jeff Cook
Articles: Kelly, Spindle, Gaydos and Others Honored at Annual Dinner; Metro Waterways Study Enhancement Alternatives Developed; 60 Ways to Leave Our Groundwater—Cleaner; LCOG, EWEB, and DHI Build Advanced Hydrologic Models; FY 05/06 HRA Review; Land Use Data Redesign Underway; New RLID Features on the Way; 2007 Oregon Planning Institute Date Set

Autumn 2006
Staff Focus: Ann Terrell
Articles: New Design for City of Creswell Street Map; Senior & Disabled Services Needs Assessment for 2006; Governor Kulongoski Dedicates Water Trail; LCOG Provides Florence Community Development Assistance; RLID Moves Forward with New Features, More Data; City of Roseburg Stormwater and Drinking Water Utilities Mapping Nearly Complete; House Prices Slow in First Quarter; What is the American Community Survey?; New Library for Oakridge; Oregon Planning Institute Region Trends: Data for Sound Decision Making

Spring 2006
Staff Focus: Christine Puetz
Articles: Senior & Disabled Services Provides Assistance for Medicare Part D, May is Older Americans Month, Two Meals on Wheels Benefits Scheduled, Senior & Disabled Services Provides Choice Counseling to Over 6,000 Eligible Clients, LCOG Approved for $500,000 Loan from USDA, Creswell Parks and Open Space Master Plan, LCOG Budget Revision Approved, EWEB Contracts with LCOG to Build Web Application, Regional Trends: Data for Sound Decision Making in Lane County, LCOG’s Creative Services Provides Design Excellence, Eugene-Springfield Students Ride LTD for Free

Spring 2005
Articles: LCOG Takes Major Role in Public Outreach
for I-105 Construction, LCOG Board Explores Regional Issues, Lane Library League Joins LCOG, Senior Meals Endowment Fund Established, Senior Connections Chosen for AmeriCorps*VISTA Placement, Southern Willamette Valley Communities to Talk About Growth, LCOG Staff Secures Funds to Meet Area Needs, Oregon Planning Institute Set for September, Regional Partners Advancing GIS on Many Fronts, LCOG Revised Budget Adopted

Winter 2005
Staff Focus: Alicia Kehoe, Kay Bork, David Richey
Articles: Hampton, Kelly, Shine and Richardson Cap Among Award Recipients at 2004 Appreciation Dinner; LCOG Welcomes New Leader
ship; Citizen Advisory Committee Created; Creswell and Oakridge Adopt Telecommunications Fee; LCOG Coordinates TMDL Effort; Revolving Loan Fund Created; LCOG Assists Downtown Project; OPI Launches Hospice Program; High Quality Color Orthophotography Now Available

Autumn 2004
Staff Focus: Helen Shannon, Warren Roe, Will Jensen, Kim Meacham, Jim Walsh
Articles: Fresh Approach Enhances the Tradition of OPI, West Coast Regional Councils Gather, LCOG Receives Economic Development Funds, Significant RLID Upgrade Nearing Roll-out, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations Hold Second Summit Meeting, Regional GIS Partners Successfully Update Datum Standard, Adult Foster Home Provider Trainings Fill A Need, LCOG Computer Staff Assisting City of Veneta, Agency Restores Services to Seniors and People with Disabilities, Senior Connections Undergoes Changes

Summer 2004
Agency Focus: City of Oakridge
Staff Profile: Jamon Kent
Articles: City of Oakridge Starts Work on Refinement Plan for Highway 58; Oakridge Community Center Plan Moves Forward; Gordon Zimmerman, City of Oakridge; COG Board of Directors and Executive Committee Realign Responsibilities; Budget and Work Program Adopted; Senior Meals Program Reductions Take Effect; Senior & Disabled Services Enhancing Access to Services; Walkable Community Workshops a Success; OPI 2004: From Nuts and Bolts to New Frontiers; Senior & Disabled Services Contractors

Spring 2004
Agency Focus: City of Creswell
Board Profile: Ron Petitti, City of Creswell
Staff Profile: Nancy Bughman
Articles: Creswell Works to Address Rapid Growth, City of Creswell Hires New City Administrator, Walkable Community Workshops Scheduled for May 10-12, LCOG GIS Assists with Local Planning for Natural Disasters, Mayor Volta Goes to Washington, Revised FY 2003-04 Budget Recommended, Senior Meals Program Proposes Significant Reductions, S&DS Services Update

Winter 2004
Agency Focus: Emerald People's Utility District
Board Profile: Richard Eymann, Emerald People's Utility District
Staff Profile: Jane Aggers, Megan Banks
Articles: EPUD Celebrates 20 Years of Success, Certified Population Estimates Released, LCOG Programs Featured at Tech Fair, S&DS Offices Reduce Public Access Hours, Computer Applications Enhance Productivity

Autumn 2003
Agency Focus: Bethel School District 52
Board Profile: Alan Laisure, School District 52
Staff Profile: Sarah Finney
Articles: Bethel School District 52 Thrives Despite Budget Concerns; LCOG Receives Grant from Lane County to Target Job Creation; EPA Grant Awarded to Evaluate Alternative Regional Growth Scenarios; Long-Term Care Program Faces Uncertainty in Funding for Some Clients; Senior Connections—New Name, Same Quality Services; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Implemented by S&DS; Possible Restoration of Vital Services to Seniors and People with Disabilities; Telephone Consortium Works to Reduce Communication Costs

Summer 2003
LGS Program Focus: Community and Regional Planning
S&DS Program Focus: Family Caregiver Support Program
Agency Focus: City of Veneta
Board Profile: Marion Esty, City of Veneta
Staff Profile: Jan Silva

Spring 2003
LGS Program Focus: Natural Resources and Open Space
S&DS Program Focus: Criminal History Clearance Program
Agency Focus: Lane County
Board Profile: Bill Dwyer, Lane County
Staff Profile: Vicki Smith

Winter 2003
LGS Program Focus: Resource Development Program
S&DS Program Focus: Measure 28 Cuts
Agency Focus: City of Dunes City
Board Profile: Bob Petersdorf, City of Dunes City
Staff Profile: Denise Walters
Attachments: Resource Development Factsheet

November/December 2002
LGS Program Focus: Economic Development
S&DS Program Focus: Financial Services
Agency Focus: City of Florence

September/October 2002
LGS Program Focus: Legal/Cable Services
S&DS Program Focus: S&DS Medical Transportation
Agency Focus: City of Oakridge
Board Profile: Don Hampton, City of Oakridge

July/August 2002
LGS Program Focus: Creative Services
S&DS Program Focus: Elder Abuse
Agency Focus: Eugene Water & Electric Board
Staff In Focus: Theron Roe

May/June 2002
RTS Program Focus: Regional Land Information Database
S&DS Program Focus: Financial Abuse Training
Agency Focus: Coburg
Staff In Focus: Jeff Schenck

March/April 2002
LGS Program Focus: Boundary Commission
S&DS Program Focus: National Family Caregiver Program
Agency Focus: Lane Community College
Staff In Focus: Patti Little
Board Profile: Dennis Shine, Lane Community College

January/February 2002
RTS Program Focus: Metro Television
S&DS Program Focus: Springfield Office
Agency Focus: McKenzie School District #68
Staff In Focus: Ken Warren, Elizabeth Willis
Board Profile: Tom Lininger, McKenzie School District #68

November/December 2001
LGS Program Focus: Community and Regional Planning Program
S&DS Program Focus: Oregon Medical Education Program
Agency Focus: City of Springfield
Staff In Focus: Milo Mecham, Christine Puetz, Patti Little
Board Profile: Christine Lundberg, City of Springfield

September/October 2001
LGS Program Focus: Community Safety
S&DS Program Focus: Power Partners
Agency Focus: Springfield School District 19
Staff In Focus: Brenda Lattion

July/August 2001
LGS Program Focus: Transportation
S&DS Program Focus: Legislative Update
Agency Focus: Lane Education Service District
Staff In Focus: Paul Thompson
Board Profile: Jerry Miller, Lane Education Service District

May/June 2001
RTS Program Focus: IRA Website
S&DS Program Focus: Florence Services
Agency Focus: Western Lane Ambulance District
Staff In Focus: Eric Brandt, Sue Wilbur

March/April 2001
LGS Program Focus: Natural Resources
S&DS Program Focus: Information & Referral
Agency Focus: Eugene
Staff In Focus: Peggy Thompson, Peter Watt

January/February 2001
RTS Program Focus: Public Agency Network
S&DS Program Focus: Proposed Budget Cuts
Agency Focus: Junction City
Staff In Focus: Karen Duran
Board Profile: Winn Wendell, EWEB

November/December 2000
LGS Program Focus: Willamette Valley Livability Forum
S&DS Program Focus: Elder Help
Agency Focus: School District 4J
Staff In Focus: Geoff Crook
Board Profile: Phil Barnhart, School District 4J

September/October 2000
RTS Program Focus: Property Data Requests
S&DS Program Focus: LaneCare Elder Program
Agency Focus: Willamalane
Staff In Focus: Judi A. Hardin
Board Profile: Janice Morrisette, Willamalane

July/August 2000
LGS Program Focus: Special Transportation
Agency Focus: Cottage Grove
Staff In Focus: Terry Parker
Board Profile: Darrel Williams, Cottage Grove

May/June 2000
RTS Program Focus: Telephones
S&DS Program Focus: Candidate Orientation/Legislative Priorities
Staff In Focus: Dan Mulholland
Council Profile: Herb Dean Ball, Ph.D.

March/April 2000
LGS Program Focus: Urban Growth Management Agreements
S&DS Program Focus: On-Site Mental Services
Staff In Focus: Carol Heinkel
Board Profile: Eddie McCluskey, Creswell

January/February 2000
RTS Program Focus: RTS-X
S&DS Program Focus: Private Pay Meals On Wheels
Staff In Focus: Byron Vanderpool

November/December 1999
LGS Program Focus: Census
S&DS Program Focus: Employ/Ability
Staff In Focus: Clair Van Bloem, Rosalie Galliher
Board Profile: Warren Weathers, Lowell

September/October 1999
LGS Program Focus: Public Safety Coordinating Council
S&DS Program Focus: Legislative Wrap-Up
Volunteer In Focus: Edward Necker