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2A | THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record State, federal tax season for 2020 opens Jan. 27 Volunteers sought for ‘Point • There are many free load and print it from The Oregon Depart- more taxpayers have a in Time’ homeless count ment of Revenue will tax to pay or may have or low-cost preparation www.oregon.gov/dor/ begin processing state tax returns on Jan. 27, the same day the IRS will begin processing federal returns. Taxpayers can submit their returns earlier, but processing won’t start until the tax season offi- cially begins. Once processing be- gins, returns will be processed in the order received. However, the Oregon Department of Revenue won’t be issu- ing personal income tax refunds until after Feb. 15. This refund hold is part of the state’s tax fraud prevention ac- tivities and will allow confirmation that the amounts claimed on re- turns matches what em- ployers report on forms W-2 and 1099. The IRS is also hold- ing federal tax refunds until after Feb. 15, but only for those taxpayers claiming the Earned In- come Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. Federal changes from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act directly im- pact Oregon’s personal income tax, including changes to calculating withholding allowances for tax year 2019. This may mean that more tax to pay than usual. The department encourages taxpayers to use its online withhold- ing calculator to check their state withholding, so they can make any necessary changes to 2020 withholding. Also, because of these federal tax changes, Or- egon now has its own W-4 called Form OR-W- 4. Taxpayers can request the new form from their employer or download it at www.oregon.gov/dor, fill it out and return it to their employer. It’s important to note that beginning Jan. 1, any changes to your state withholding must be made using Form OR-W-4 because Or- egon withholding is calculated using allow- ances, unlike the federal form. Here are a few other things for taxpayers to keep in mind this tax season: • E-filing is the fastest way to get your tax re- fund. On average, tax- payers who e-file their returns and request their refund via direct deposit receive their re- fund sooner than those who file paper returns and request paper re- fund checks. options available for both federal and Oregon tax returns. • Some software com- panies offer free soft- ware use and e-filing for eligible taxpayers. Be sure to access the software through the department’s website, or the company may not allow you to take advan- tage of the free offer. • AARP and CASH Oregon provide free and low-cost tax preparation services throughout lo- cal communities. • All Oregon taxpay- ers preparing their own return can file electron- ically at no cost using Oregon’s free fillable forms. For more infor- mation, visit www.ore- gon.gov/dor and click on “Free tax preparation services” under “More Topics” on the depart- ment’s homepage. • Taxpayers can order copies of past returns, letters or other corre- spondence — from 2015 to current — through their Revenue Online account. They can also order and pay for these, or older documents, over the phone at 800- 356-4222. • Anyone who needs a personal income tax re- turn booklet can down- forms. They can also order a copy online, by calling 503-378-4988 or 800- 356-4222, or by mailing their request — along with their name, phone number, and mailing address to: Forms Oregon Department of Revenue PO Box 14999 Salem, OR 97309- 0990 • Some eligible Orego- nians may not be claim- ing the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. For more information about the credit and eligibili- ty, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Those who qualify for the EITC are also eligible to claim Oregon’s Earned Income Credit, which is 8 percent of their fed- eral credit amount, or 11 percent if they have a qualifying dependent under 3 years old. Employers must file their income tax with- holding returns and re- ports and remit the in- come tax withheld from their employees’ pay- checks by Jan. 31. For information about an employer’s filing or payment responsibili- ties, visit www.oregon. gov/dor. The City of Cottage Grove is partnering with Lane County for the Un- sheltered Point in Time (PIT) Count on Thurs- day, Jan. 30. All volunteers will be required to participate in a training prior to the count. DEATH NOTICES NELSON—Opal Ma- rie Nelson, 97, of Cottage Grove, died Jan. 15, 2020. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. • Trespassing was re- ported at Kentucky Fried Chicken as a subject refused to leave after smoking cigarettes in the bathroom. The individ- ual also impeded vehicle traffic in the area. Jan. 14 Jan. 15 • Graffiti written in “Hispanic language” was found by school staff in the rear of Cottage Grove High School on the gar- bage bins and surround- ing wall Jan. 16 • Criminal mischief • Video evidence of was reported when an shoplifting was reported unknown suspect caused at Grocery Outlet. an estimated $6 of dam- reported stolen from age to a private fence. a parked vehicle at El Tapatio after the vehicle’s Jan. 17 passenger side window • An unknown person was damaged to gain ac- cut four tires of a 2001 cess. Volvo sedan on North Jan. 19 19th Street. • Graffiti was reported Jan. 18 at the Chambers Cov- • Personal items were ered Railroad Bridge. 1975-2020 Bryan Paul Linse of Cot- tage Grove, OR, passed away January 14th, 2020 at the age of 44. Bryan was born May 27th, 1975 in Watsonville, CA to parents Robert Paul Linse and Sandra Kaye (Barth) Linse. Bryan worked as a dump truck driver and was passionate about his work. He loved his children and pets and enjoyed fi shing and four wheeling in 1932-2020 Betty J. Schnell, 87, of Cot- tage Grove, OR passed away on January 9, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1932 in Eugene, OR to the parents of Claude and Mamie (Wilson) McMil- ate’s degree in dental hygiene 1952-2019 from Lane Community College Melvin Columbus Walston 1924-2020 triot who loved his country in 1972 and a bachelor’s degree and proudly displayed the in Community Health Edu- American fl ag at all times. cation from the University of He woodworking, Oregon in 1980. She married enjoyed Born in the hills of Shady, burg, Oregon; granddaughter, writing poetry, and watch- Neil M. Jacobson on December Arkansas on September 16, Tami Miles of Cottage Grove, ing movies. 9, 1948; they later divorced. 1924. Passed away on Janu- Oregon; a grandson, Tanner Rex met his best friend & lov- On May 29, 1953 she married ary 7, 2020 at home in Cot- Walston and his wife Heidi of ing wife, Judy, while attending Henry H. Whetham; they also tage Grove, Oregon. He loved Cottage Grove, Oregon; and High School. Th ey were mar- to hunt, grow his garden, go his grandkids, including Erin ried on December 23, 1972 to church and watch his fire. Howell of Cottage Grove, Or- His wife, Marquita Walston, egon and Brynden Howell of proceeded him in death on Cottage Grove, Oregon. Also, at home on December 25th, January 2, 2015. He is sur- numerous nephews, nieces and Jess). Th eir home was always 2019 peacefully, in his sleep. vived by his son, Jim Walston cousins. We all miss you but open to many other children Rex was born to parents Dan who grew up with admiration and his wife Sharon of Rose- will see you again in heaven. & Billie Mitchel, on July 20th, for the loving home they kept 1952 Pete Gerstner 1934-2020 Pete Gerstner died January 9, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born September 5, 1934 in Montrose, Colorado. He moved to Culp Creek, Ore- gon with his family in 1942. He went to work at Bohemia Plywood at the age of 16 and worked there until they shut down and he retired. He mar- ried Joyce Barton in 1957, they later divorced. He en- joyed fi shing and hunting and loved driving the mountains and the coast. He is survived by his daughter Shelia Lazzar and husband J.R., sisters Irene Hird and Gerty Pritchard, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grand- children, many nieces and nephews, and sister in law Dorothy Gerstner. He was pre- ceded in death by his parents Pete and Genevieve Gerstner, son Th omas Gerstner, broth- ers Juluis, Isadore, John, and Martin Gerstner, sister Lorene Williams, and long-time com- panion Pansy Stranton. A cel- ebration of life will be held at a later date. old western in Drain, Oregon. Together Rex L Mitchel, 67, of An- chorage, Alaska, passed away in Eugene, they raised one child: Car- rie A Mitchel (also known as his spare time. Bryan married Naomi Sansburn on August 8th, 2008 at the Mosby Creek Family Ranch in Cottage Grove, OR. Together they had two daughters. He was a mem- ber of the Cottage Grove Bible Church. Bryan is survived by his wife Naomi Sansburn of Cottage Grove OR; their chil- dren Mykala Marie Linse and Myah Kaye Linse of Cottage Grove OR; his parents Robert and Sandra Linse of Cottage Grove, OR; and his sister Bob- bie Kaye Wilson. A Celebration of Life will be held following interment at Sears Cemetery at the Cottage Grove Bible Church on Sunday, January 26th, 2020 at 4PM. Arrange- ments in the care of Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR. Betty J. Schnell len. Betty received an Associ- Rex L Mitchel TRISKA—Bill Bertram Triska, 92, of Eugene, died Jan. 19, 2020. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Bryan Paul Linse POLICE LOG Jan. 13 To sign up for the Un- sheltered PIT count, you can register at www.lan- ecounty.org/homeless- count. For more informa- tion on volunteering in Cottage Grove, contact Teresa Cowan or Jessica Klarr at 541-942-1185. divorced, and she married Carl A. Schnell on October 5, 1985. Betty enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading and traveling. She was the president of the Cottage Grove branch of Habitat for Humanity in 2007 and volun- teered for many years. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schnell and grandson, Casey R. Whetham. Betty is survived by her daugh- ter, Linda Trombly (John); son, David S. Whetham; daughter, Sarah Turpin (Randy); son, Jd Whetham (Susan) all of Cot- tage Grove, OR; step-son, Alan A. Randol (Sacra) of Vancou- ver, WA; step-daughter, Erica Randol; sister, Reta Porath, Springfi eld, OR; 6 grandchil- dren, 4 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Dorena Grange at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Final Arrangements Handled with Care Oregon and the support they willingly and grew up on Buck Creek. provided to all who entered. He graduated from North Rex is survived by his wife, Douglas High School in 1971 Judy, daughter, Carrie (Jess), and was one of the last men grandson, Mason, sisters La- draft ed for Vietnam in 1972. Donna & Diane, three broth- Rex was a gypo logger for over er-in-laws, and many niec- 20 years, primarily with Harris es, nephews, and beyond. Logging out of Drain, Oreg on. He was preceded in death He moved to Alaska in 1990, by his parents, Dan & Billie entering into partnership with Mitchel, and his sister, Sue Cox. Todd Mueller to run Cedar Th e family has entrusted An- Source, a high quality cedar chorage Funeral Home & Cre- lumber yard in Anchorage. matory with the arrangements. Aft er 16 years, they closed the A private viewing was held for yard down in October of 2006. Rex’s wife and daughter; no fu- Rex went on to run the An- neral is scheduled at this time. LIKE chorage location of Valley Saw- His ashes will be interred into BUTTON! mill until he retired in 2014. his family burial plot at Pleas- Rex was a veteran and pa- ant Hill, Oregon. • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com HIT THAT F ACEBOOK . COM /CGS ENTINEL
