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2A | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record POLICE LOG March 21 • A small dachshund/ terrier with no collar or tags was impounded. March 22 • A motorhome was re- ported stealing electricity by plugging into a church on Seventh Street. • A wallet made out of “a USPS envelope folded origami style” was report- ed lost. • Gunshots and a muzzle flash were reported com- ing from an abandoned house on Madison Ave. Responders were unable to locate anything suspicious. • A female suspect re- portedly stole wine and multiple electronic items from Walmart, leaving in a gold sedan. • A male suspect was un- able to be found after be- ing reported stripping off his clothes in front of the water treatment plant and throwing rocks at cars. • A yellow Labrador was reported running loose on E Van Buren Ave. March 24 van by breaking a window while the owner was inside was reported on Hwy 99. • A handgun was report- edly stolen from an ad- dress on Hwy 99. • A hit-and-run was reported in the Safeway parking lot. • Theft of a red bag was reported from the steps of the Armory. • Multiple callers report- ed an intoxicated father at Bohemia Park inattentive to his toddler son. March 23 • Gun shots were report- • A white female hus- ed on Tioga Ct. March 27 ky, which appeared to be • A suspicious subject blind, was lodged in city March 25 kennels. • Attempted entry of a going through trash was reported on Gateway Blvd. with a brand new pink girls’ bike, still bearing tags from Walmart. March 28 • A welfare check was requested for a female ly- ing on ground on Main St., flailing her arms and yelling. • A complainant report- ed being attacked by his neighbor’s dog on E Van Buren Ave. Homeowners warned of scam claiming ‘Imminent Property Seizure’ South Lane County resi- dents may be targeted in a tax scam that has made its way across the country in recent months. Letters claiming to be a “Notice of Warrant and State of Oregon Tax Lien Action” have been report- ed by some Eugene resi- dents. The notice claims that property seizure is imminent and provides a non-local number for res- olution. “It’s sick, but these con artists rely on creating enough panic that their victims will overlook all of the red flags,” said Lane County Assessor Mike Cowles. “Who wouldn’t panic at the thought of los- ing their home? The best thing people can do is take a breath and carefully re- view the letter or email for signs of fraud before mak- ing any kind of payment.” Property seizure does not occur with a legitimate State of Oregon income tax lien. For liens related to un- paid property taxes, real property seizure only oc- curs after five years and many notices to the prop- erty owner. Claims of imminent property seizure with no prior notification are typ- ically false. Property owners can check the status of any le- gally recorded liens by vis- iting Lane County Deeds and Records at 125 E. Eighth Ave. in Eugene. Other indicators that this letter is a scam: • A full agency name is not clearly provided. • No agency address is provided on the envelope or in the letter. • The logo is a generic seal that does not properly identify any agency. • Lane County does not have an “Office of Lien Fil- ings.” • There is no “Bureau of Tax Enforcement” located in Eugene. Suspected scams should be reported to your local law enforcement agency or the Oregon Department of Justice by calling 1-877- 877-9392 or visitingwww. oregonconsumer.gov. “These documents are fake,” said Ellen Klem, Di- rector of Consumer Out- reach and Education for the Oregon Department of Justice. “Crooks imper- sonating the government cost people their time and money. The Oregon De- partment of Justice urg- es people to stay vigilant against schemes and scams and avoid becoming a vic- tim.” Scam Safety Tips: • Don’t panic: Con art- ists will use aggressive tac- tics to rush you into mak- ing immediate payment to avoid legal action or pros- ecution. When you panic, you may not be able to spot the signs of fraud as easily. If you have any doubt about the legitimacy of a notice, pause and look for signs of potential fraud. Use terms or names in the notice to conduct on- line research to see if a similar scam has been re- ported by others. You can also ask a friend or some- one you trust for help re- searching the notice. • Spot imposters: Con artists often pose as a gov- ernment entity. If you are targeted by a con artist through the mail, phone or email, do not provide personal information or money until you are sure you are speaking to a legit- imate representative. Try contacting the agency directly through telephone numbers list- ed on the agency’s official website rather than using phone numbers provided by the con artists. • Look carefully at the letter or email: Fraudulent notices are usually vague, so they apply to as many victims as possible. Examine the notice for identifying information that can be verified. Look for blatant factual errors and other inconsistencies, such as a fake return ad- dress or fake logo. If the notice is unexpected and states ‘This Is Your Final Notice,’ take a moment and verify its legitimacy. Agencies will send mul- tiple letters to taxpayers if there is a legitimate liabil- ity owed. • Avoid strange payment systems: Legitimate gov- ernment agencies will not ask you to pay a debt with reloadable debit cards, gift cards or money wiring ser- vices. PeaceHealth CNO earns national recognition with ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’ award PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend Chief Nursing Officer Heather Wall, RN, has been named a nation- al recipient of the Catholic Health Association’s To- morrow’s Leaders award. The national award hon- ors dedicated, high-per- forming individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the mission of Catholic healthcare. Wall will be presented with the award in June at the annu- al CHA Awards Banquet in Dallas, Texas. Wall, a lifelong Lane County resident, has worked for PeaceHealth sition in 2018. “Heather is the kind of chief nursing officer that leaders and caregivers not only want to work with, but aspire to be like,” said Mary Kingston, Oregon network chief executive. Wall has been instru- mental in launching sev- eral successful initiatives, Donna I. King May 23, 1959 to February 19, 2019 DEATH NOTICES DAVIS—Julianne Francis Davis, 94, of Cottage Grove, died March 21, 2019. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Fineral Chapel, Cottage Grove. for 14 years. Inspired by a desire to care for oth- ers in their time of need, she began her career as a neurology nurse at Peace- Health Sacred Heart Medi- cal Center, University Dis- trict. She then graduated to a variety of leadership roles including stepping into her current CNO po- PIERSOL—Patricia Lois Piersol, 90, of Creswell, died March 27, 2019. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Beloved daughter of Donald I. King and Jacque L. (Futch) King. She is survived by her dear- est loving friends, neigh- bors, true family and her nephew Michael Simmons. She passed over in peace and grace surrounded with tender loving care in comfort, warm and safe in loving arms at the Pete Moore Hospice House. Donna was Brilliant in her beau- ty, quick witt, mad skills, courage and grace. She was tenacious. Donna’s Wild Heart, War- rior Woman Spirit and Ten- der Loving Soul for all crea- tures will be missed by many. She was A Fierce and Loyal Friend! XOXOXO JDC It’s never too late to honor the memory of a loved one. When you place your monument order before April 12th, Smith Lund Mills will guarantee installation by Memorial Day, 2019.* State-of-the-art computer aided design lets you see the monument before you buy it. Most types of personalization provided at no charge. Bronze & Granite Monuments Serving all Cemeteries Call 541-942-0185 today! including those that en- sure PeaceHealth provides the highest level of patient safety and quality of care, empower bedside care- givers and support staff to make decisions and drive positive change, and sup- port the physical, mental and spiritual health of our nurses. Wall’s dedication ex- tends out into the commu- nity, as she has also been actively involved with nonprofit organizations that serve those in need, including the United Way, FOOD for Lane County and Lane Blood Bank. For more information visit www.chausa.org. Gary Shannon Meekins 1953-2018 Gary Shannon Meekins, 65, passed away at Pete Moore Hos- pice Dec. 20, 2018 from ALS. In 1967, Gary moved to Cottage Grove where he lived the rest of his life. Gary loved cars and frequented the Cottage Grove Speedway. He is survived by two brothers, Daryl of Halsey, Or and Wesley of San Diego, and two daughters, Angiee of Eugene and Shannon of Cottage Grove. A celebration of life will be held in Cottage Grove at the Bohemia Park Pavilion from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Anyone who knew Gary is welcome. Food will be pot- luck so if you wish to eat, please bring a dish to share. Cottage Grove Sentinel Introduces... 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