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2A | MAY 7, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record How to apply for food, childcare, cash assistance from home Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregonians are facing unprecedented eco- nomic instability and food insecurity. As Oregon continues to maintain physical dis- tancing rules, the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) wants to re- mind you that you can ap- ply for food, cash and child- care assistance from home. While many DHS offices are still open to the public, members of the public are encouraged to apply online at https://govstatus.egov. com/or-dhs-benefits. The online application does experience heavy traf- fic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which causes it to be un- available intermittently. If possible, use the online ap- plication in the early morn- ing or late evening hours. If you are not able to ac- cess the online application, call your local DHS office, which can email or mail an application. You can also apply for benefits over the phone. Most assistance provid- ed by DHS can completed without visiting an office in person. For those needing to vis- it an office in person, call first. Offices have imple- mented physical distancing measures and may be able to help by phone. To find your local office, childcare providers or food pantries, contact 211info: • By calling 2-1-1 from any phone • Text your zip code to 898211 • By email at help@211in- fo.org • 211info.org Find other food resourc- es at https://oregonhunger. org/covid-19. DEATH NOTICES BAKER—Sherry “Glad- ys” Baker, 90, of Elkton, died April 29, 2020. Ar- rangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. DYKES—Robert Mi- Paul Lee “Daddo” Rothrock 1955-2020 Reminder from Douglas County: Third trimester taxes due by May 15 The Douglas County Tax Collection Office is reminding residents that the deadline for the third trimester payment for the 2019-20 Property Tax year is fast approaching. The third trimester pay- ment must be received or postmarked no later than May 15 to avoid interest and penalties. At this time, the State of Oregon has not extended the property tax due dates, and the county does not have the authority to extend the due dates. The Tax Office plans to mail statements starting to- day, April 29. Douglas County Court- house now open: As a reminder, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners official- ly reopened the Douglas County Courthouse. The reopening at the Douglas County Courthouse incor- porates very strict social distancing procedures for county employees, as well as for the visiting public. County commissioners continue to urge citizens to follow the Governor’s Exec- utive Orders to ‘Stay Home, Save Lives.’ We are asking that the visiting public: • Only visit the court- house if necessary and stay home if you are sick • Continue to utilize our online, email and phone systems first • Follow posted guide- lines for entering offices and standing in lines • Maintain at least 6-feet physical distance, wash your hands, wear a mask and use hand-sanitizer • Masks and hand sani- tizer will be available upon request Payments can be made in person at: Douglas County Tax Col- lection Office, Room 205, at the Douglas County Court- house, 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave., in Roseburg, Oregon. There is also a “Tax Drop Box” located in the hall- way outside the Douglas County Tax Collection Office. And a tax payment drop box is located outside at the bottom of the Court- house steps. Payments can be made by mail: You can mail your tax payment using the provid- ed payment envelope and appropriate postage. Note that due to recent changes with the US Postal Service, mail is often transported out-of-town for processing and postmark. Be sure to mail your tax payment early to avoid late penalties. Medicare counseling appointments now available by phone Thousands of Lane County residents get their Medicare questions an- swered by certified Medi- care counselors working with the Senior Health In- surance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program. SHIBA is committed to continuing to provide Medicare counseling ser- vices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this time, Lane County based Senior and Community Centers have been taking client requests and scheduling in-person sessions. With those facilities now closed, the State SHIBA of- fice is coordinating phone counseling sessions with Lane County SHIBA vol- unteers. They can provide free, immediate assistance for people currently on Medicare or those com- ing onto Medicare either through age (65) or from disability. People on the Oregon Health Plan who are being transitioned to Medicare are especially good candi- dates for SHIBA help. Medicare-related deci- sions can be complicated and consequential. SHIBA counselors provide free, ob- jective, unbiased informa- tion, answer general Medi- care questions, help people understand available insur- ance options and help them learn whether they qualify for income-related benefits, including Medicare cost subsidies. Anyone who needs help can schedule tele- phone-based counseling appointments by calling 800-722-4134. All counseling is con- ducted by local certified Medicare counselors. If you are not able to write the phone number down, do an Internet search for healthcare Oregon gov- ernment or something sim- ilar and find the section for senior healthcare. You can also contact any local Medi- care insurance agents. chael Dykes, 68, of Cottage Grove, died April 28, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR. Paul Lee “Daddo” Rothrock, 64, of Cottage Grove, OR passed away on April 24, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1955 in Sutherlin, OR to parents Fredrick R. and Hattie E. (Peeples) Rothrock. Paul received an Associate’s of sci- ence degree from Lane Com- munity College. He served in the United States Army as a sharpshooter receiving an expert rifl e badge, was a tank driver and an MP (second term). Following his time in the military he was a boxer and later taught his daughters how to box. Paul married Rose L. Monroe on February 2, 1974 in Winston, OR. Paul worked as a master mechanic. He loved his family and always put them fi rst. He enjoyed hunting, fi sh- ing, camping at the coast with his family collecting guns, gar- dening and woodworking. He could do anything that he put his mind to, he was a walking encyclopedia and math genius. Paul was a social butterfl y; he never met a stranger. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rosie Rothrock; daughter, Angie Ish and hus- band Jamie; daughter, Crystal Aura and husband Jake; son, Dylan Tyler all of Cottage Grove, OR; brother, Dick Kai- ser, Umpqua, OR; brother, Cary Kaiser, Venita, OR; sister, Karin Schiltz and husband Da- vid, Eugene, OR; 10 grandchil- dren and 2 great-grandchil- dren. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Final Arrangements Handled with Care • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com COAST FORK NURSING CENTER Community Sharing has received many donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are very grateful and are pleased to announce a few of the large donations. Community Sharing received $2,500 from United Way of Lane County for food assistance. We will be purchasing food with these funds to maintain our food inventory and increase the variety of food distributed. Food boxes remain available Monday through Friday from 11 am until 3:30 pm at our pantry (1440 Birch Avenue). Income expectations have increased to 300% FPL and limits on the number of boxes available have been increased. We are also preparing our food boxes in advance and distributing them outside to limit contact during this outbreak. Community Sharing received $30,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation for housing assistance. We will be using these funds to help individuals and families in South Lane County with rent payments. Our waiting list opens May 1 st at 11 am and folks can call or come in (with COVID-19 restrictions) to get on the list. Households on the waiting list will be served fi rst come, fi rst served while funds last – getting on the list does not guarantee assistance. Our housing waiting list will likely remain open for the near future. Community Sharing received $40,000 from the Woodard Foundation, through the Cottage Grove Community Foundation, to be used to help individuals and families in South Lane County as needed. Our board has allocated $30,000 to be used for food and housing assistance and will decide how best to direct the remaining $10,000 next month. Th ose funds will be used for basic needs assistance, housing assistance or energy assistance. We would also like to thank the individuals and organizations who have provided support to us in the last couple of months. We have received numerous fi nancial donations and outstanding volunteer support that have helped us stay open – THANK YOU! Community Sharing Program 1440 Birch Ave, Cottage Grove 541-942-2176 www.communitysharing.org Thank you to our wonderful team for continuing to provide the highest quality care to those we serve! Your heroic efforts during this difficult time are valued and greatly appreciated. Coast Fork Nursing Center 515 Grant Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-5528 www.PrestigeCare.com
