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2A | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record City seeks community input on housing code updates The City of Cottage Grove is proposing a score of changes to the Cottage Grove Development Code to encourage a greater range of housing mix and housing density. The goal of this work is to meet needs identified in the city’s 2018 Housing Needs Analysis and to comply with the recently adopted HB 2001. These changes, recom- mended by the Cottage Grove Residential Devel- opment Code Audit Com- mittee, will come to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on Dec. 18. Community members interested in sharing their housing code ideas can present them during an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The city will be presenting information and taking comments at City Hall, 400 E. Main St., from 2 to 3 p.m. that day, and also from 7 to 8 p.m. Information on the process and recommen- dations is available online at www.cottagegrove.org/ cd/page/residential-devel- opment-code-audit For other information, contact the Public Works and Development Office by calling 541-942-3340 or email planner@cottage- grove.org. DEATH NOTICES MARKHAM—Norman Arthur Markham, 81, of Sutherlin, Ore., former- ly of Drain, died Nov. 1, Th elma Grace Orr 1930-2019 John Willard Th orn, Jr. Volunteers needed for ‘Beds for Freezing Nights’ Beds for Freezing Nights is preparing for its 12th season of offering a warm bed on the coldest of winter nights. A shelter will open at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1025 N. 19th St. in Cot- tage Grove, when the av- erage temperature drops below 29 degrees from Nov. 15 through March 31. Two volunteers are needed to staff the shel- ter during each of the following shifts: 6 to 11 p.m., 10:45 p.m. to 4 a.m., and 3:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. Responsibilities in- clude setting up/taking down shelter supplies, checking guests in and out and supervising the shelter. Volunteers are re- quired to undergo a $10 background check and attend a training meet- ing. Volunteers will be as- signed a shift according to their availability when the shelter is activated. To volunteer, or for more information, visit www.freezingnights.com. Tax deductible cash donations may be sent to BFN (checks made out to Beds for Freezing Nights) at P.O. Box 1110, Cottage Grove, Ore., 97424. For more informa- tion, contact Pastor Jim Markus 541-942-2373. 1938-2019 was born March 5, 1938 in Cottage Grove, OR to par- ents John W. and Vera (Prior) Th orn. Aft er high school John enlisted in the United States Navy and he served on the USS Kearsarge. John worked as a logger for Warren Simmons Logging and for Weyerhaeuser sawmill. John enjoyed fi shing. He is survived by his son John W. Th orn III. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. John Willard Th orn, Jr., 81 of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away November 7, 2019. John Shawna McNamara The South Lane School District (SLSD) is taking steps to engage stake- holders in the process of investing funds allocated through Oregon’s Student Success Act (SSA). Passed by the legisla- ture, the SSA provides $1 billion per year beyond the regular Early Learn- ing and K-12 State School Fund to support early learning, local school districts and a number of statewide educational initiatives starting in the 2019-20 school year. The additional funding provided by the SSA-Stu- dent Investment Account is expected to generate an additional $2.3 million per year beyond regu- lar state funding for the school district. The district will be pro- viding input opportuni- ties for all stakeholders through surveys and dis- cussion groups. For any parents, stu- dents, school board and community members that want to be more in- volved, SLSD is soliciting participants on a dis- trict-level team that will review data and recom- mendations and help fa- cilitate stakeholder meet- ings and surveys. To participate on either of these teams, contact Jeremy Smith (Jeremy. smith@slane.k12.or.us). 1st, 2019. She was born De- cember 9th, 1976 to parents Albert and Virginia (Griffi th) Miller in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived by her hus- band Pat and daughters Taylor, Shelby and Sydnee of Cottage Grove, OR; brother Shawn of Spokane, WA; sister Colette of Las Vegas; and 5 grandchil- dren. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- neral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. 42, passed away on November Samuel Emmerson Bridenstine 1945-2019 Samuel Emmerson Briden- Dillon, daughter Kiely Jean stine was born November 28, Pilon ((husband Brennan and 1945 in Cottage Grove, OR. daughter Adelyn)) and daugh- He died November 4, 2019 in ter Mollie), Anna J. Millar Coos Bay, OR. He was the son Scherdnik (daughters Chloe of Olaf E. and Mary F. (Doolit- and Isabella). He is also sur- tle) Bridenstine. Sam grew up vived by numerous cousins, in the Dorena area near Cot- his business partner and friend tage Grove and graduated from Bob McLain, fellow balloon Cottage Grove Senior High logger and friend Don Button School in 1964. He served and others. Nov. 5 • A subject was de- tained and issued a ci- tation for shoplifting at Goodwill. Socks and glasses were reportedly stolen at a value of $15.96. commands by officers, resisted arrest and spat at officers. Nov. 7 • Criminal mischief was reported at All-America Park when it was noticed that the park’s bathroom Nov. 6 • A man was arrested door knobs were missing when he blocked traffic and deadbolt locks were by standing the middle of damaged. the street, refused to obey Elmer “Loyd” Kimery 1938-2019 Elmer “Loyd” Kimery also known as Popeye of Cottage Grove, passed away November 8, 2019. Loyd was born on June 15, 1938 in Nampa, Idaho to Elmer P. and Martina B. (Ferguson) Kimery. Loyd married Claudia Lucille Angel on May 8, 1959 in Cot- tage Grove, OR. Loyd completed four years of college and worked as an elec- trician. He also owned Kimery Electric and was an electrical in- spector for the City of Coos Bay, OR and Eugene, OR. Loyd enjoyed woodworking, camping, computers, CB radios, old country music and was an avid reader. Loyd was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cottage Grove. Loyd is survived by son; Joe Kimery (Shari) of Cot- tage Grove, daughters; Laurie Colton-Roberts (Terry) of Eu- gene, OR and Mary Whiting of Cottage Grove, brother; Ronald Kimery of Baltimore, MD, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Loyd was preceded in death by his wife; Claudia Kimery, son; Andrew Kimery and son- in-law; Tom Whiting. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on November 16, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Cottage Grove and Inurnment at Hawley Ceme- tery. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Cottage Grove. Ar- rangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills. Sam was active, curious, en- in the U.S. Navy stationed in trepreneurial and a very hard Guam. He is survived by his part- worker all of his life, he was a ner, Lynda Holland, his sisters logger and a lover of the for- Frances O. Banton (husband, est. He was an inventor, a me- Thomas), and Katie B. Millar chanic, an investor, a developer (husband, Donald); Lynda’s and a dowser. Sam was a great daughters and son, Jonna Ben- storyteller and family histori- nett (daughter Katera and son an, his memory was sharp all Jeremy), Riche Holland, and the days of his life. He will be Ronda Bennett Vincent. Great greatly missed. and Celebration for Life will be Belle Reason, Tionna Dalton, held on November 12, 2019 at Eli and Valeri Bennett. Nieces 2:00 pm at Coos Bay Chapel. grandchildren, POLICE LOG Th elma Grace Orr of Drain, OR, died on November 4, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born in Spearfi sh, South Dako- ta to parents Harry and Ruth Mae (Reese) Keeny. She grad- uated from Drain Union High School in Drain, OR. Th elma was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, garage selling, and collecting teapots and recipe books. She especially enjoyed being with her family. She was a member of the Yoncalla Li- on’s Club. She married Charles Orr on January 24, 1954 in Drain. She is survived by daughter, Sandra and Hiram Gilbert of Eugene, OR; daugh- ter, Zebbra Perini of Drain; daughter, Charlotte and Rus- sell Kaleese of Drain; daugh- ter, Jul Orr and Val Burgess of Drain; and son, Edward Orr of Drain; 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Orr in 1996; son, Everett Orr in 1986; great-grandson, Ethan Orr and son-in-law, Doug Perini. Ser- vices were held at the Church of Christ in Drain, OR. Ar- rangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. 1976-2019 Shawna McNamara, aged School district seeks community input on SSA funding 2019. Arrangements by Smith -Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Ragein and nephew, Kathy O. Taka- Memorials in Coos Bay and hashi (husband Yoshiaki and Cottage Grove will be arranged daughters Rachel and Lily), for a later date in the spring. Kim R. 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