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
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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.
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