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2A | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Statewide gas tax increases set to begin Jan. 1 The second of four planned increases in the gas tax goes into effect Jan- uary 1, 2020. The increase is part of House Bill 2017, the “Keep Oregon Mov- ing” legislation passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2017. Gas Tax Increase Sched- ule: • $.04 — Jan. 1, 2018 • $.02 — Jan. 1, 2020 • $.02 — Jan. 1, 2022 • $.02 — Jan. 1, 2024 $.10 Total For the first time, Or- egon lawmakers set re- quirements that ODOT and Oregon cities and counties must meet in or- der to trigger the increase. The Oregon Transpor- tation Commission sent the Legislature a report outlining how ODOT and local governments have met those requirements on November 26, 2019. Two more 2-cent gas tax increases in 2022 and 2024 are also on deck — but only if ODOT meets additional accountability requirements. Requirements met: I-205 Projects The gas tax increase was tied to ODOT completing two specific projects to help address congestion on I-205. • I-205 Corridor Bot- tleneck ($15.5M): ODOT paved portions of I-205 and constructed new lanes between interchang- es in the Sunnybrook and Johnson Creek areas to improve safety and reduce congestion. • I-205 Active Traffic Management ($15.2M): ODOT installed signage giving motorists real-time information about travel times. Road & Bridge Condi- tion Reports: ODOT worked with Oregon cities and coun- ties to produce a website detailing the condition of the major roads and all Oregon bridges. The site grades the ma- jor roads in and through communities as good, fair, or poor so people can see what they’re getting for their increased taxes. Project Reporting: ODOT also had to pro- vide a list of shovel-ready projects that could be con- structed with additional funds and report on the agency’s efforts to address congestion through a number of other import- ant projects in the Port- land metro region, includ- ing the I-5 Rose Quarter project, new lanes on OR 217, widening of I-205 be- tween Stafford Road and the Abernethy Bridge and implementation of tolling. How the money will be spent: Of the nearly sixty mil- lion dollars this increase will raise, 20 percent goes to Oregon counties, 30 percent to Oregon cities and 50 percent to ODOT. ODOT will use its share ($27.9M) of the funds for: • Highway maintenance ($1.7M) • Bridge projects ($11.2M) • Seismic projects ($8.4M) • Preservation and cul- vert projects ($6.7M) “Accountability ensures that our state and local transportation agencies are spending taxpayer dol- lars wisely,” said Governor Brown. “In this report, Oregonians can see exact- ly how we are building a transportation system that supports economic devel- opment, reduces conges- tion and related vehicle emissions, and creates more sustainable, livable c om mu n it i e s ,” Brow n said. “The Commission is proud of the excellent work ODOT has done to date to implement the 2017 transportation leg- islation,” noted Oregon Transportation Commis- sion Chairman, Robert Van Brocklin. “The addi- tional funding that we will POLICE LOG Dec. 2 Dec. 6 • Theft of proper- • Shoplifting of ty valued at $2,214 property valued at was reported on East $7.36 was reported at Hayes Ave. Grocery Outlet. Dec. 4 Dec. 8 • Unknown persons • A vehicle was in- applied graffiti on East tentionally set on fire Washington Ave. and causing damage and East Main St. later a sign in Coiner Park was also set on Dec. 5 fire. • A loaded firearm was found near Hill- Dec. 9 crest Market on South • Criminal mischief Sixth St. The .22 cali- was reported for more ber revolver was listed than $1,000 of dam- as a stolen firearm out age done to property of the Tualatin Police belonging to Central Department. Oregon Rail Road. see beginning next Janu- ary as a result of ODOT’s work will allow us to make important new in- vestments, including proj- ects to reduce Portland area traffic congestion. It will also allow us to build new and preserve exist- ing transportation invest- ments in every region of the state. We look forward to continuing the work we have been charged with undertaking to keep Ore- S entinel www.cgsentinel.com @ cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel DEATH NOTICES FOSTER—Donna F. Foster, 66, of Cottage Grove, died Dec. 13, 2019. Arrangements are be- 1929-2019 ical Society and several local writing groups, including the Fortnight Society. She was an avid and accom- Anna Lou Henry plished quilter and practiced 1946-2019 other needlework arts, partic- Anna Lou Henry “Heff ner” 73, of Cottage Grove passed away December 2, 2019. Anna was born October 20, 1946 to Harvey and Verna (Readinger) Heff ner in Lyons Station, PA. Anna became a Radiology Technician, a job she held for nearly 40 years. She retied in 2007 aft er 25 years with Peace- Health. Anna enjoyed working in her garden and sharing its harvest, raising animals and knitting. Anna was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove. Anna is survived by her sons Justin Henry for Florence, OR; Jeremy Henry of Tillamook, OR; Jacob Henry (Rada) of Montesano, WA; sisters Gladys Reinert of Huff s Church, PA; Madelyn Sponn of Lyons, PA; Jeanette Winkler of Fleetwood, PA; Marie Wessnner of Topton, PA; brother Paul Heff ner of Tennessee; and 2 grandchil- dren. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Luther- an Church 675 S. 7th Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Arrange- ments in care of Harrison Fam- ily Mortuary of Aberdeen, WA. Lonnie “Lon” E. Harris 1933-2019 ipating in many area exhibits Ethel Elizabeth (Harrison) and craft fairs. She also enjoyed Deatherage died on December writing, especially about her 11, 2019, at age 90 due to renal childhood, conducting genea- failure and complications ulti- logical research, and spending mately related to treatment she received for cancer in 1977-78. Ethel lived a remarkable life. She was born May 7, 1929, at Wilbur, Oregon near Roseburg to William and Ruth (Bux- ton) Harrison. Her father died when she was two years old, during the Great Depression. She grew up in a hand-built log house off the grid outside Can- yonville, Oregon, and helped support her family as a very young child by picking prunes. Ethel attended public schools in Canyonville, grad- uating as valedictorian of her high school class in 1948. During World War II, Ethel joined the Ground Observer Lonnie “Lon” E. Harris, 86 of Cottage Grove, OR passed away at home on December 12, 2019 from cancer. Lon was born on June 4, 1933 in Smith River, OR to parents Fred E. and Nellie M. Harris. Lon graduated from Cottage Grove Union High School. He mar- ried Delsie Mae Roten on No- vember 29, 1959 in Reno, NV. Lon worked as a mill worker for Rosboro Lumber Company for over 30 years. He enjoyed log- ging and getting fi rewood, rais- ing cattle and watching men and women’s basketball. Lon is survived by his son, Randall Harris, Ketchikan, AK; daugh- ter and son-in-law, Joni and Scott Wells; son, Mark Harris, Ketchikan, AK; sister, Dorothy Landers-O’Dell, Bonneville, WA; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Lon was pre- ceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Delsie Harris in 2012. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove, OR. Private Family Interment at Taylor Lane Cemetery. Corps of the Aircraft Warning Service as a volunteer spotter as soon as she was eligible at age 14. During high school she did house cleaning and babysitting for local families, and worked at the Rexall Drug Store in Canyonville. time with her family. Survivors Deatherage include (Ric Marie Seaberg) of Pacifi c Beach, WA; Sarah Koss of Longview, WA; Denny Deatherage (Tammie) of Cot- tage Grove, OR; sisters Hannah Volkman and Frances Gitchel (Chuck) of Renton, WA; Char- lena Gale of Corvallis, OR; Ce- cil Wolfer Jr. of Spokane, WA; four grandchildren Velvet Mis- cione of Irvine, CA; Benjamin and James Deatherage of Cot- tage Grove; Jeff rey Koss of Aus- tin, TX, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, William Harrison and Ruth Wolfer; her husband of 50 years, Ben Deatherage; son Curt Deatherage; grand- son Blaine Deatherage-New- som; son-in-law David Koss; and sisters Marion Harrison and Jane Tourville. She was the last remaining member of her generation in her husband’s family. Ethel earned a scholarship Burial will take place at Wil- and attended the University lamette National Cemetery of Oregon in Eugene for one in Portland. A private family year before marrying Benson gathering will celebrate her Deatherage in 1948 and re- wonderful life at a later time. turning to Canyonville. For During her remarkable life, the next several years she and Ethel’s kind and gentle nature her growing family lived in or touched many in the com- near Milo, Myrtle Creek and munity. She will be missed by Tiller in Douglas County be- everyone who knew her. Her fore moving to Cottage Grove family members are especially in 1962, where she resided the heartbroken, though they are rest of her life. so proud of the exemplary life Final Arrangements at Lincoln Junior High during then at the South Lane School Handled with Care may be made to Calvin Funk District Offi ce from 1979 until American she retired in 1994. She was ry, PO Box 4, Cottage Grove, selected for Bohemia Mining OR 97424 or the Pete Moore Days Senior Court in 1994. Hospice House, 4010 County She was a long-time member Farm Road, Eugene OR 97408, of the Calvin Funk Post 32 where she received loving care American Legion Auxiliary, during her fi nal days. • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com Strike GOLD on buy, sell your next & invest with the real estate best transaction. 541.942.2121 625 N. 9th Street | Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Each office is individually owned and operated. the Cottage Grove Genealog- ing made by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR. c21nuggetrealty.com Cottage-Grove-Sentinel brate her 100th birthday. Rawlings’ family is in- viting anyone who cares for and loves Rawlings to celebrate “100 Years of Fabulous!” during a party being held in her honor in the dining room at Mid- dlefield Oaks from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cake, cupcakes and tea Doris Rawlings or coffee will be served. No gifts please — This Sunday, Dec. 22, Cottage Grove resident your presence is present Doris Rawlings will cele- enough. Ethel Elizabeth (Harrison) Deatherage • Burglary was re- ported on Birch Ave. C ottage G rove gon moving.” This first increase would raise the Oregon gas tax from 34 to 36 cents a gallon. The federal tax is 18.4 cents a gallon. Oregon’s counties and cities are al- lowed to add their own lo- cal gas tax as well. At full implementation in 2024, Oregon’s gas tax will be 40 cents a gallon, still less than the gas tax in either Washington or California. 100th BIRTHDAY Serving Cottage Grove since 1986! She worked as a secretary the late 1960s and early 1970s, she led and grateful to have been part of her journey. Memorial contributions Legion Auxilia-
