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2A | APRIL 9, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Oregonians asked to refrain from outdoor burning due to COVID-19 response efforts In response to the “Stay Home, Save Lives” Executive Order to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 virus, a coa- lition of Oregon state agen- cies are asking Oregonians to voluntarily refrain from conducting outdoor burning. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM), Oregon Depart- ment of Agriculture (ODA), and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recognize that many Oregonians use fire as a nec- essary tool to manage their lands, including industrial forest landowners, farmers, small woodland owners, and rural residents. However, it’s important to weigh possible effects on the wider commu- nity before choosing to burn. Please be a good neighbor. Smoke from fires during the current pandemic may re- sult in the following negative consequences for the public and first responders: • Smoke inhalation can cause upper respiratory symptoms, which could be incorrectly attributed to COVID-19, leading to un- necessary testing or self-iso- lation. • Exposure to smoke and other forms of air pollu- tion can increase the risk of contracting infectious respiratory disease such as COVID-19, increase the se- verity of existing respiratory infections, and worsen un- derlying chronic respiratory conditions. • There is a severe shortage of personal protective equip- ment to reduce smoke expo- sure at this time. • First responders and oth- er emergency services are op- erating at a reduced capacity and have limited resources to respond to out-of-control burns. COVID-19 affects the respiratory system. Fever, cough and difficulty breath- ing are the most common symptoms. While some peo- ple with COVID-19 are hos- pitalized, most patients re- cover at home, where smoke from a nearby outdoor burn could worsen their condition. To avoid additional health impacts, all people in Ore- gon are asked to voluntarily refrain from conducting out- door burning activities until further notice. Burning that can be de- layed includes: Debris burn- ing around one’s property, burn barrels, industrial burn- ing, slash and forest burning, POLICE INVESTIGATION On Tuesday at around 12:30 p.m., the Lane Coun- ty Sheriff ’s Office received a report of a possible road rage incident that was accompa- nied by shots fired involving two vehicles on Row River Road, between MP 0.5 and MP 1.5. The LCSO received ad- ditional information that a white male was seen firing a weapon before he entered the woods nearby. Deputies responded, along with Cottage Grove Police and the Oregon State Police, and located a gray Dodge Dakota off the road and un- occupied. The second involved ve- hicle, believed to be a white, four-door sedan or wagon (possibly a white Dodge Magnum), fled the scene and likely has front end damage on the passenger side and fender. The white vehicle was Irene M. Pearson October 12, 1930 - March 24, 2020 Irene was born to Joseph and Minnie (Vieira) Freitas in Banta, California. For most of her life she was a resident of Oakley, California and moved to Creswell in April of 2014. Irene enjoyed bowling, reading, hunting and fi shing. She was a paper tester at In- ternational Paper Company, formerly Crown Zellerbach, retiring in 1992. Irene is survived by her son Butch Cardoza (Anita) of Cre- swell and daughter Francine Winsor of Louisville, Tennes- see, sister Edwina McMillan of Sacramento California, and brother Constantine Freitas of Fort Fairfi eld, Maine, grand- children Jennifer and Dami- an of Tennessee, Natalie and Laura of Oregon, numerous great-grandchildren, her long time partner William Kropp, and her beloved cat GG. last seen on Row River Road, near Dorena Dam. Law enforcement officers searched the area along with K9 Teams but were unable to locate the involved or the white vehicle. The Lane County Sheriff ’s Office is asking anyone who has information on this in- cident, including the where- abouts of the drivers of both vehicles and the location of the white vehicle, to call 541- 682-4150 then press 1. Row River Road was even- tually reopened about 4 p.m. Final Arrangements Handled with Care and agricultural burning that would impact neighbors and can be delayed Local officials may already have prohibited outdoor burning in your area. If you must conduct outdoor burn- ing, please first check with your local fire agency to see if outdoor burning is still al- lowed. If it is, please follow best burn practices, which can be found on the website of the Office of the State Fire Marshall. DEQ, ODF, OSFM, and ODA encourage the public to use the following alternatives to burning when available: • Recycle paper products when possible • Compost or chip yard de- bris on site • Haul to a yard debris composting or recycling site • Reuse old lumber DEATH NOTICES BALDWIN—Cynthia Loretta Baldwin, 93, of Drain, Ore., died April 6, 2020. Private Interment at East Drain Cemetery, in Drain. Arrangements by Sm- tih-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. HEDGERS —Rocky Ray Hedgers, 60, of Drain, Ore., died April 3, 2020. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. PARKS—Hattie Ruth Parks, 89, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died April 1, 2020. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. GUGGISBERG—Ruth Elizabeth “Peggy”, 98, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died April 4, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chap- el in Cottage Grove. TURNING 65 AND NEED HELP WITH YOUR MEDICARE CHOICES? Call Paul to help simplify the complicated. • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated 541-517-7362 Paul Henrichs ~ Independent Agent 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com coverage4oregon@gmail.com Our Hearts Are With You As we confront the unprecedented challenges of a devastating virus, we celebrate the incredible, brave hearts of our caregivers and physicians who are serving our community with compassion. Thank you Lane County for your outpouring of support, prayers and words of encouragement. Strength in community. Compassion in care. Grateful hearts in abundance. Learn more at peacehealth.org/coronavirus
