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2A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • MARCH 20, 2019 RECORDS Lane Electric Co-op restores power to more than 10,000 following historic outages Clean-up will continue for the next several months, with potential for isolated short-term outages As of 7 p.m. on March 10, Lane Electric Cooperative had restored power to the majority of its 10,120 mem- bers that were without power since the onset of severe win- ter weather on Sunday, Feb. 24. The 19.1 inches of snow that blanketed the Eugene area wreaked havoc on both transmission and distribu- tion powerlines that car- ry power to Lane Electric’s 13,079 members throughout 2,600 miles of rural Lane County. With the help of other utilities and contract crews, Lane Electric added 95 more linemen to its usual fleet of 16 to tackle restoration in its vast and significantly damaged service territory as quickly as possible. “This was a historic event for Lane Electric Coopera- tive, both in damage to our service territory and in the human capital we recruited to get the job done,” said Act- ing General Manager Debi Wilson. “We would still be working on the widespread restoration efforts if it weren’t for our rural electric cooper- ative family and other gener- ous utilities throughout the state and across state lines who were willing to help.” Other utilities not only sent linemen, but they also lent warehouse support, ma- terials, vehicles and special- ized equipment. Behind the scenes, 27 Lane Electric staff coordi- nated the logistics with part- nering utilities, ordered and managed materials, distilled information from the field for member communica- tions, and organized meals, laundry and hotels for the additional crews. “From the accounting department to the linework- ers in the field, it was an all- hands-on-deck operation for our entire team, and I applaud everyone’s commit- ment and endurance,” said Wilson. “We also could not have accomplished what we did without the collaboration of Lane County, Oregon De- partment of Transportation, and tree-trimming crews,” added Wilson. “Much of the work on our infrastructure could not begin until roads were cleared of fallen trees, branches, and snow — and they did a fantastic job of making way for us as quickly and safely as possible.” Crews from other utilities have been sent home, but Lane Electric’s crews are con- tinuing restoration work in the aftermath of the storm. Isolated outages could still exist at individual homes with damage to service equipment — masts, weath- erheads and meterbases. Crews are also still ad- dressing hazard trees and branches that were partially damaged in the storm and could now fall into pow- erlines during inclement weather. Finally, crews will be re- trieving downed poles and wires that were covered by snow and fallen trees. This clean-up phase will last for the next several months, and isolated short-term outages are possible during this time. “Again, I’d like to thank our members for their pa- tience and understanding during what we know was a difficult two weeks,” said Wilson. “As the dust settles, we all — as a utility and as individuals — are thinking about how to prepare for an- other major weather event like this in the future, and we encourage our members to do the same. “We’ve learned a lot from this experience that we will build into our plan for the next time. It’s not a question of ‘if ’ but ‘when.’” Lane County Sheriff’s Office offers tip: What to do when you are stopped by police When you are signaled to pull over by a police officer, you need to understand this can be a very dangerous time. Do not assume the officer knows you are a law-abid- ing citizen; officers must be cautious at all times. Follow these recommendations: • Pull over as far to the right as safely possible. • Turn on the interior light if the stop occurs at night. • Place your hands on the steering wheel until the offi- cer can make a safety evalu- ation of you, your passengers and your car. • Avoid making any sud- den or reaching movements. • Remain in your vehicle unless advised by the officer to exit your car. • If you are carrying a weapon, inform the officer about the weapon and its lo- cation without reaching for it or handling it. • Always follow the offi- cer’s instructions. Stopping at night, espe- cially along a dark stretch of road, can heighten the tension for you and the of- ficer. Officers do not object to a driver proceeding to the nearest well-lit area. Simply acknowledge the officer by turning on your flashers and driving at a reduced speed. If you are concerned the person stopping you may be impersonating a police offi- cer, contact the non-emer- gency dispatch line or call BETTY ANN WILSON 1937-2019 PeaceHealth names new CMO PeaceHealth recently an- nounced the appointment of a new medical leader in the Ore- gon network. Dr. Andrea Halliday will serve in a dual role that com- bines her current responsibil- ities as PeaceHealth’s system chief clinical officer with those of her new position as chief medical officer for the Oregon network. A board-certified neuro- surgeon, Dr. Halliday began her career at PeaceHealth in 2010 as patient safety officer for PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Centers in Eugene and Springfield. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and trained in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospi- tal. DEATH NOTICE SHEPHERD—Candy Kay Shepherd, 61, of Cottage Grove, died Feb. 27, 2019. HARWOOD—Neil Wel- come Harwood, 92, of Cottage Grove died March 18, 2019. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Betty was born on January 25, 1937 in Grants Pass, OR, and lived in Culp Creek, OR. She passed away on February 19, 2019 in Eugene, OR. She is survived by her brother Donald P. Jeffcoat; her children Warren H. Williams, Jr; Lucille A. Williams; Stanley E. Wil- liams; her grandchild Michelle A. Garcia; great grandchildren Brianna E. Miles and Sydney R. Miles; and three step-daugh- ters, Patricia Cantwell, Diane Ewing and Joanne Watson. Betty and her late husband, Scott Wilson, owned Thornton Lane Nursery for many years and also raised and sold exotic birds. She enjoyed plants, horse’s dogs and reading. There will be a Celebration of Life for Betty at her home at 38181 Row River Rd, Dorena, OR at 1:00 pm, March 27, 2019. Instead of flowers, please bring your favorite memories to share with family and friends. arry George Campbell passed away January 10, 2019 in Curtin, Oregon in the loving arms of his daughter Sheila and his love Dorcas. He was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon on October 10, 1943 to Hulen Sylvester Campbell and Lucille Mae Willits. Larry graduated in 1962 and enlisted in the U.S. Army that same year. He served in the infantry mov- ing on to the 68th Armor De- fense Division, serving tours in both Korea and Vietnam. Larry is survived the love of his life/ merge back into the flow of traffic. Being stopped by a police officer is not always an un- pleasant experience. Remember that many times only a warning or oth- er beneficial safety informa- tion is shared with a driver. Charles R. Glade 1931-2019 Charles R. Glade “Chuck” Age: 87 passed away on Febru- ary 28, 2019. He was born in Adair Co., Iowa on June 2, 1931 to Harvey Lee Glade and Geraldine Harter. Chuck graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1948. He joined the Navy in 1949 and was honorably discharged in 1950. Charles then joined the Oregon National Guard. He was em- ployed at the Bohemia Mill in Culp Creek OR, then became a career truck driver. Chuck is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Fain Glade; daughter; Celeste E. Glade; son, Brad R. Glade (Giselle). He is also survived by his sister, Janet Booth; and three grandchil- dren, Nathan, Daniel, and David Glade. At Chuck’s request no service will be held at this time. Memorials may be offered to Camp Millennium Roseburg OR, 97471. A special thank you to Chuck’s Caregivers, the Sutherlin Fire Dept. and Police Officer Chaplin Mike Buck. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses 541-673- 4455. Peter H. Koratschenko William Jesse “Jake” Martindale 1938-2019 1943-2019 L The officer will generally ask for three pieces of infor- mation: your driver license, proof of liability insurance, and vehicle registration. Once the traffic stop is finished, walk carefully back to your vehicle keeping an eye out for traffic. When an opportunity exists, carefully 1950-2019 Larry George Campbell best friend Dorcas McCutch- eon, daughter Sheila Smith (Matt), step-daughters Rose- anna Morgan-Kuntz, Nancy Fields, Heather Burzacott, Hei- di Peschel, and Amber Quatier, step-son Steven Morgan, 3 sis- ters, 5 brothers, 10 grandchil- dren and 2 great grandchildren. Larry understood respect of elders. He taught reverence for the earth. He taught humility. He demonstrated how to work. He knew how to have self-re- spect. He understood that life isn’t always fair, yet never let that deter him. He knew what it means for a man to really love a woman. Larry’s life, he can surely call his own. He was a man of adventure, pure heart, talent, artistry and musician- ship. We will miss you forever, Larry, LC, Dad, Uncle, Grand- pa, Larry the Legend. There will be a Celebration of Life March 30th at 3PM at the Elks Lodge in Cottage Grove. POTLUCK. 911. Ask the officer for the name of his agency and tell them you are calling the po- lice. A real officer will not ob- ject to you verifying his or her identity and the stop lo- cation. If you are asked to exit your car, walk to the rear of your vehicle to the side away from traffic, or as directed by the officer. Use the vehicle as a barrier between you and oncoming cars. W illiam Jesse “Jake” Mar- tindale passed away March 3, 2019 from cancer. Jake was born October 30, 1938 in Searcy, Arkansas to Opal Brown and Wesley Mar- tindale. Aft er graduating high school Jake served 4 years in the United States Army. Aft er his service, Jake for the railroad and he also worked for a chain grocery stores as a butcher. Jake enjoyed cooking, watching old tv shows, trains and time at the Great Western Pub in Cottage Grove. Jake is survived by his daughter, Laurey Leigh Man- ger of Cathedral City, CA; Granddaughter, Chelsea Marie Manger of Westwood UCLA; nieces, Jane, Kim and Lisa; nephews Bruce and Shane. A private family service will be held. Arranges were han- dled by Musgrove Family Mor- turary. P eter H. Koratschenko, 68 of Cottage Grove, OR passed away March 8, 2019. He was born on July 1, 1950 in Arolsen, Germany to par- ents Fedor and Marianne (Muller) Koratschenko. Pe- ter graduated from Glendale High School. He was a nat- ural born leader working in management for food service and the automobile indus- tries. Peter married Harriet M. Troutman on June 20, 1976 in Las Vegas, NV. Pe- ter enjoyed movies, expe- riencing new restaurants, camping, and petting zoos. He loved animals, visiting casinos to watch people at their worst and best behav- ior. Peter was easily enter- tained by people and found amusement in playfully an- tagonizing others. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Harriet Koratschenko; chil- dren, Vanessa Koratschen- ko, Albert O’Neil and Susan O’Neil; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Me- morial contributions may be made to Greenhill Humane Society, 3970 W 1st Ave, Eu- gene, OR 97402. A private family service will be held. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. z å Funeral & Memorial Planning e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e Monuments Cemetery Options Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com www.CGSentinel.com z www.smithlundmills.com å
