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2A | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record County Sheriffs participating in DUII saturation patrols Lane County Sheriff ’s Office deputies are par- ticipating in a nationwide saturation patrol with a fo- cus on reducing impaired driving and related vehicle crashes. These saturation patrols began Dec. 13 and will con- tinue through Jan. 20. These overtime patrols are funded by a grant ad- ministered by the Oregon Department of Transporta- tion and allow the Sheriff ’s Office to perform traffic enforcement that deputies would not normally be able to do without the special, allocated funding. This saturation is in con- junction with a nationwide effort to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holiday season. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that over the past five years, an average of 300 people died in drunk driving crashes the week between Christ- mas and New Year’s nation- ally. In 2016, 781 people lost their lives in drunk driv- ing related crashes in the month of December na- tionwide. The Lane County Sher- iff ’s Office wants to remind motorists to drive safely during the typically hazard- ous conditions this time of year, drive sober and utilize designated drivers, taxis or other public transportation if they choose to drink. With the passage of Ore- gon’s marijuana laws, this is also a reminder of the im- pairment marijuana creates of drivers, impacting their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Driving Under the Influ- ence of Intoxicants (DUII) applies to drivers under the influence of marijuana, as it does with alcohol. DEATH NOTICES MONROE —Jerry Monroe, 72 of Mill City, Ore., formerly of Cottage Grove, died Dec. 5, 2019. Arrangements by Wed- dle Funeral Service. ROESSLE —Gregor Max ROESSLE, 88, of Cot- tage Grove, Ore., formerly Albert “Al” Lee Stovall 1923-2019 100th BIRTHDAY There were balloons, cupcakes and a sing-a- long of Doris’ favorite hymns and Christmas carols. In attendence were fam- ily, friends and well-wish- ers who had come from as far as Alaska, Arizona, It was a “One Hun- dred Years of Fabulous” birthday on Sunday, Dec. 22, for Doris Rawlings at Middlefield Oaks. “Has anyone ever had such a wonderful birth- day?” Rawlings kept say- ing. California and Washing- ton State. When asked what her secret was for living a long life, Mrs. Rawlings said “Drink lots of Coca-Cola.” She said this wryly, since she has never been known to drink any type of cola. Remember: ‘Tis the season for ladder falls, so be safe With the decorating, undecorating and gut- ter-cleaning season in full swing, the Emergency De- partment team at Peace- Health Peace Harbor Med- ical Center is offering a warning about the dangers of climbing a ladder. “We tend to see an in- crease in ladder injuries and falls from height as the holidays approach,” said William Foster, MD, Emer- gency Department medical director at Peace Harbor. “These falls can cause trau- matic brain injuries, broken bones, back injuries and, unfortunately, deaths.” Jim Cole, injury preven- tion coordinator for Peace- Health Oregon, says most people are unaware of how dangerous ladders can be. “Most ladder-related deaths are from falls 10 feet or less,” Cole said. “The old- er we get, the more signif- icant the injuries become, and the longer it takes to recover.” Across the U.S., ladder falls result in more than 164,000 emergency room visits each year, with 300 deaths. Peace Harbor’s Emergency Department of- fers some important ladder safety tips to make sure you celebrate the holidays safely at home with family rather than at the hospital: • Don’t hang or unhang lights and decorations alone. If something goes wrong, it’s important to have someone there to help you. • Don’t drink and deco- rate. Alcohol impairs your balance and coordination and greatly increases risk of a fall. • Inspect your ladder before you use it to make sure it is in good repair, and don’t exceed recommended ladder weight limits. Set it up properly and have a per- son on hand to steady the ladder for you. • Block or guard door- ways near any type of lad- der so no one can open it and knock you off. • Never place a ladder on a box or other unstable base to gain additional height. • Do not use a ladder in windy or inclement weath- er. • Wear slip-resistant shoes for maximum trac- tion. • Always keep three points of contact with the ladder: Two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand. • Don’t lean or overreach; reposition the ladder in- stead. • Never allow someone to climb up to bring you something; only one person should be on a ladder at a time. • Don’t allow children to climb ladders, no matter how much they beg. Albert “Al” Lee Stovall passed away November 27, 2019 from natural causes. He was born March 4, 1923 in Long Beach, MS to Hiram “Barney” Nuton Stovall and Lula Leona (Rowland) Stovall. In 1929 the family moved to Riverbank, CA where Al grad- uated from High School and Junior College in Modesto, CA. He was selected to try out for the Cincinnati Red Sox base- ball team, but it didn’t happen due to a rain out. Al served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946, in the South Pacifi c as a radioman and gunner in a PBY Catalina. He also attended the University of New Mexi- co in Albuquerque, NM with a teaching degree. He taught Health, Physical Education, Geography, Football and Base- ball at various locations in Or- due to fewer daylight hours, slippery road conditions, more movement of game animals, and winter weath- er such as snow and ice,” said Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold. “While we can’t control when it freezes or when that deer steps out onto the road, we can con- trol our speed which has a direct impact on how long it takes to stop your car and whether those involved in a crash survive.” Lane County has been near the top of the list for the number of fatal crashes compared to other Oregon counties for several years. In 2018, there were sev- en fatal crashes on county roads, and we have already seen 12 fatalities on Coun- ty roads in 2019 — six of those in September alone. Communities urged to protect themselves against norovirus Nearby communities to the north have been hit by the norovirus in the past several weeks, including the Greater Albany Public School District, which shut down its campuses due to a norovirus outbreak, and a student in the Sweet Home School District contracted the norovirus. The virus is very com- mon during the winter months and is easily spread person to person from ev- eryday objects and airborne droplets of vomit while the virus is viral, usually two to four days. To avoid an outbreak, health professionals are rec- ommending the following advice to prevent norovirus symptoms: • Always wash your hands with soap and water, as hand sanitizer will not kill the virus. This simple practice is extremely effec- tive. • Handle and prepare food safely, which also in- cludes washing your hands before preparing food. —Wash fruits and vege- tables thoroughly. —The norovirus is resis- tant to temperatures as high as 140˚F. • Actively clean and dis- infect surfaces. —If an individual is sick, In Memoriam Lee Roy Plaisted October 2, 1942 – December 26, 1999 Close in our hearts you’ll always stay. Loved and remembered every day. infected areas need to be cleaned right away to pre- vent others from catching the virus. If you start to feel symp- toms like abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting, contact your primary care provider or nearest urgent care who can provide ad- vice and allow you to treat your illness at home to control and not spread the virus. Health professionals rec- ommend to hydrate, eat what you can tolerate, im- mediately wash laundry, and, most importantly, stay home. If you do not feel better and feel increased thirst or dizziness, call a nearby ur- gent care to confirm if you need to be seen by a doctor. Symptoms usually last around five days. The norovirus can re- main in your system for at least two weeks even after feeling better, and to con- tinue to practice hand hy- giene. Actions like this can pre- vent outbreaks like those seen in the Greater Albany Public School District. —Submitted by Kery White, Physician Assistant at Nova Health egon, Washington and Idaho. In 1951 he married Jan- et Mary Andrew. In 1976 he married Mavis Beverly Cleve- land. Al retired in 1995 aft er 30 years as a State Farm Insurance agent. Al worked as a Walmart greeter in Helena, MT and in Bullhead City, AZ for close to ten years. Al moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon aft er Mavis passed away in 2015. Al was an avid hunter, fi sherman, bowler and sports fan, most any sport. He liked to play cards, travel, socialize and spend time with his family. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks and President of Senior groups in MT. He is survived by his daugh- ter Betty Jo Wilson of Cot- tage Grove, OR, son Todd A. Stovall, step-son Vince Cleve- land, step-son Carl Wajahus- ki and numerous grandchil- dren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, 8 siblings, wife, daugh- ter-Brenda Lee Stovall Ford, and step-son-Bruce Cleveland. Funeral services and inurn- ment will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral in Helena, MT in the spring of 2020. Pre- cise time to be announced in the spring. Mabel Nancy (Shipp) Tackett 1930-2019 Winter weather, longer nights, holiday traffic means more accidents The Lane County Sher- iff ’s Office and Lane Coun- ty transportation planners are reminding drivers to slow down and make sure everyone makes it home this holiday season. “This is the most danger- ous time of year for drivers of Anza, Calif., died Dec. 17, 2019. Arrangements by Smith-Lund Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Smith-LundMills Funeral Chapel. Mabel Nancy (Shipp) Tack- ett, 89 of Cottage Grove, OR passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019. She was born on February 10, 1930 in Cottage Grove, OR to parents Sterling and Margaret (John- son) Bolton. Mabel was the youngest of 8 children. She graduated from Cottage Grove Union High School in 1948. She married Gilbert Shipp on November 20, 1948 in Cre- swell, OR. Gil served in the US Air Force where he was stationed in Wyoming, Flori- da and California. Th eir fi rst daughter, Cheryl, was born in 1955 at Parks Air Force Base in Pleasanton, CA. Mabel and Gil settled back in Cottage Grove and then their second daugh- ter, Th eresa, was born in 1956. Mabel worked at Jeff erson Ele- mentary School in food service for 5 years and then at Cottage Grove High School as the As- sistant Librarian from 1971 to 1991. Mabel loved working within the school district and spoke about missing “the kids” in her retirement. She and Gil were members of the Pennoyer Avenue Church of Christ. As Mabel’s family grew, she loved spending time with her chil- dren and grandchildren. Af- ter Gil’s passing in 1982, she met and married Ira Tackett in 1984. She and Ira enjoyed traveling the United States until his passing in 1990. In Mabel’s retirement she enjoyed spending time with her partner Dick LaFleur. Dick passed in 2008. She was an extraordinary gardener and loved nature. She will be remembered by her family every time they see one of her beloved hummingbirds. Mabel’s family is her life’s lega- cy. She was preceded in death by her husbands, her partner, daughter Th eresa and great grandson Nicholas. Mabel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and John Oglesby, Springfi eld, OR and their children; granddaughter Mandi Chapen and husband Tim of Sisters, OR; grandson Kyle Oglesby and wife Rachel of Keizer, OR; Th eresa’s chil- dren; grandson Isaac Aanrud and wife Dawn of Creswell, OR; granddaughter Inga Wood and husband Brad of Eugene, OR; 11 great grandchildren, Asher, Cota, Keenan, and Kane Aanrud; Isaiah, Olivia, and Amelia Chapen; Joey, Bailey, William and Sadie Oglesby. Th e family chooses to honor Mabel’s request for no public services. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Final Arrangements Handled with Care • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated Love, Your Family Visit The Sentinel online: www.CGSentinel.com 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com
