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2A | MAY 21, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record SquareOne, Cottage Village info meetings continue today SquareOne Villages and the Cottage Village Coa- lition is holding a second round of co-op information sessions for people interest- ed in joining the Cottage Village Housing Coopera- tive. Anyone who is interested in working with neighbors in the management of in- dividual housing and who meet the posted income guidelines can sign up to at- tend an information session at the following times: • Thursday May 21, 4 to 5 p.m. • Thursday May 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meetings are being held at 1402 Madison Ave. in Cottage Grove. Space is limited, and you must RSVP in advance. To RSVP, visit www.squareon- evillages.org/cvc, and click “Apply to Live at CVC.” Those unable to RSVP online due to not having access to the internet can leave a message at 541-525- 0501. Provide your name, the dates/times of the infor- mation sessions you can attend, and your current city of residence and a vol- unteer will sign you up if space is still available. The mission of the Cot- tage Village Co-op is to provide permanently af- fordable and democratical- ly managed housing to its members. A housing cooperative is a member-owned business that manages the housing, and co-op members are both residents of the co-op and responsible for operat- ing the business with their neighbors. Depending on the roles they take on, co-op mem- bers typically spend 4-10 hours per month on co-op duties. An application packet with additional informa- tion can be viewed at the link above. You must attend an information session in order to apply. Key Things to Know: Households must meet the following income guidelines to be eligible to apply: —Household Size Monthly Income • 1 person: $700-$1,896/ month • 2 people $700-$2,167/ month • 3 people $900-$2438/ month This is not typical rental housing. Selected appli- cants will become members of a cooperative corpora- tion. The benefits of hous- ing cooperatives come with additional responsibilities. The Cottage Village Co- op is not simply a cheap place to live. • During this initial round, there will be 5 units available for $350 per month, and 4 units avail- able for $450 per month. A $500 subscription fee/de- posit will be due at move- in. Households are responsi- ble for electricity. • Priority will be given to Cottage Grove residents (current or past 12 months), and to households that are severely cost-burdened (paying more than half of their income on housing) or that do not have access to housing. • Selected applicants will be interviewed, and the ap- plication process is lengthi- er than it is for convention- al rental housing. standards “It is encouraging to see the state’s health insurers step up to support both their customers and health care providers during this time,” said Andrew Stolfi, insurance commissioner and DCBS acting direc- tor. “Providing grace pe- riods and paying claims will provide peace of mind for Oregonians and help health care providers get paid for these essential ser- vices when they need it the most.” The order enables Orego- nians to continue receiving health insurance coverage and have their claims paid. It also ensures health care providers receive payment for the services they are diligently providing their patients as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to dis- rupt everyone’s daily lives and the state’s ordinary course of business. The order is in effect through June 3 and can be extended in 30-day incre- ments during the course of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is important to note, this order does not apply to self-insured plans. The state encourages self-insured plans to follow these same guidelines. These are plans in which an employer assumes the financial risk of provid- ing health care benefits to its employees. Oregonians who have a self-insured plan should check with their employer about their coverage options. If you have questions about your insurance cov- erage, contact your insur- ance provider. If you have questions about a health insurance company or agent or need to file a complaint, call the Division of Financial Reg- ulation’s advocacy team at 888-877-4894 or visit dfr. oregon.gov. OHA seeks to expand registry of healthcare volunteers for COVID response The Oregon Health Au- thority is amplifying efforts to recruit health care pro- fessionals to join the State Emergency Registry of Vol- unteers in Oregon (SERV- OR) as Governor Kate Brown advances plans for safely reopening Oregon. Since March, SERV-OR has added more than 800 new volunteers, strength- ening OHA’s ability to con- tain COVID-19 cases and building the capacity of the volunteer program to respond to future emergen- cies. “When our health care system was preparing for the worst of this, volunteer health care workers an- swered the call,” said Gov. Brown. “I want to com- mend all our health care professionals and volun- teers for their incredible work protecting the lives, safety, and wellness of Or- egonians during this crisis.” Health care professionals can register to volunteer with SERV-OR at SERV- OR.org. SERV-OR COVID-19 Response “Oregon’s health care workers are our most valuable asset in the fight against COVID-19,” said OHA Director Patrick Al- len. “Their skills and en- ergy are saving lives every day, in every part of the state. SERV-OR provides another opportunity to give back and support response efforts while connecting volunteers to high-quality training.” Duties of SERV-OR vol- unteers are as varied as they are vital, from supporting medical casualty triage and behavioral health services to staffing medical shelters and information hotlines. OHA is planning for vol- unteers to be a critical part of the state’s COVID-19 recovery effort by support- ing contact tracing, testing, community wellness cam- paigns, as well as studies of long-term community ef- fects and mass vaccination programs. In addition to disease outbreaks, SERV-OR vol- unteers are ready to re- 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 spond in case of other emergencies and national disasters such as flooding, wildfire and earthquakes. “In rural counties like ours, it’s easy for people to get isolated and hard to get access to resources,” said Samantha Buckley, Assis- LEHOLM —Tina Catherine Leholm, 37, of Drain, Ore., died May 15, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove. W I L L IA M S — Ke n - neth L. Williams, 87, of Cottage Grove, Ore., Died May 17, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove. BLOMQUIST—Car- ole L. Blomquist, 79, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died May 14, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove. ZAZZETTI—Carl A. Zazzetti, 96, of Drain, Ore., died May 17, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove. TROUT—Janet Ber- nice Trout, 80, of Lorane, Ore., died May 14, 2020. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- neral Chapel. A private Interment will be held at Sun Mountain Ranch Cemetery. FITTING—Patricia Ann Fitting, 87, of Cre- swell, Ore., died May 15, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove. ‘Grovers Grow a Row’ helping to feed local familes in need State issues emergency order for health insurance companies The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a new emer- gency order for health in- surance companies during the COVID-19 outbreak. The order requires health insurance companies to: • Provide at least a 60-day grace period to pay any past due premiums • Pay claims for any cov- ered services during the first 30 days of the grace period • Extend all deadlines for reporting claims and other communications, and pro- vide members with com- munication options that meet physical distancing DEATH NOTICES tant Emergency Manager for the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office. “We also have small health depart- ments, so during public health emergencies, having extra folks who understand the medical system to lean on is really beneficial.” Mary Elisabeth Boyd 1943-2020 Mary Elisabeth Boyd was born July 3, 1943 in Watonga, OK. She passed in Cottage Grove on May 8th, 2020. She married Charley Boyd and had three children. Th ey raised them in the Dorena, Cottage Grove area. She retired from South Lane School District. She is survived by Mike and Beverly Boyd, Kathleen and Todd Vineyard, David and Meli- sa Boyd, 10 grandkids and 10 great grandkids. In an effort to help meet the community’s food needs, Sustainable Cot- tage Grove is promoting a “Grovers Grow a Row for Grovers” campaign. Home gardeners and farmers intentionally grow an abundance of vegetables and/or fruits this season and then do- nate this extra harvest to food pantries and organi- zations that support local families. Community Sharing Food Pantry is open to receive donations Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. You can arrange dona- tion drop offs for Dore- na Food Pantry located at Child’s Way Charter School, with the pantry manager Linda Sexton, by calling or texting her at 541-913-9586 or email her at linda53blue@gmail. com For more information, call Beth Pool at 541-942- 2360. Jack Gordon Gates January 13, 1927 – April 24, 2020 Faithfully walked with the Lord each day he lived on earth. Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grand- father Jack and Joyce Gates were married and in love for 70 years. He was one of the greats of Th e Greatest Generation. An active member of VFW Post 3473, he was the Post Chap- lain at one time. He served in World War II, the Korean Confl ict, and Vietnam. Jack was awarded the Bronze Star for rescuing an American jour- nalist in 1966, while serving in Saudi Arabia. In his youth he was a cham- pion Race Car driver; he served 20 years in the Air Force and was one of the fi rst generation of computer programmers. Jack and Joyce owned the Penobscot Ranch in California, hosting school tours and sum- mer camp. During those years he learned leather working and saddle repair. Jack and Joyce moved to Cottage Grove in 2012, and immediately set up Gates Leather Shop. A master craft sman, he repaired sad- dles, made chaps for the Ro- deo Queens, fi xed saddlebags for motorcycles, and designed many custom items. He restored a 1927 Model T and drove it in the parades in Cottage Grove and Creswell. He took time to listen and share with friends and strang- ers alike. He gave positive ad- vice to those who needed it, and he would follow up with them. He had a quick mind and was a tinkerer all of his life. He never lost his delight in life or living. Toni Gates-Hanly 1953-2020 Toni Gates-Hanly died peacefully at home surround- ed by family on May 9th, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon at the age of 67. Toni was born on Feb- ruary 13, 1953 in Santa Anna, California to Jack and Joanne Bottorff . Toni is survived by her hus- band of 33 years, Don Hanly, her son Jeremy Gates, daugh- ter-in-law MaryAnne, and grandchildren Lily and Oliver of Eugene. Toni was blessed with a large and loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Joanne Bottorff , and one granddaugh- ter Grace Gates. She is survived by her siblings, twin sister Teri Bolton, brother Bob Bottorff (Sue), Brother Scott Bottorff (Kelly) all of Cottage Grove, her aunt Linda Holder (Jack) of South Carolina, and numer- ous nieces and nephews that she adored. Toni was previ- ously married to Frank Gates, though later divorced, they remained life-long friends. Toni graduated from Linfi eld College with a degree in Hu- man Resources, and spent her working career in the wood products industry, working for Bohemia Incorporated and Timber Products Company, retiring in 2016. Toni adored her family and friends. She touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. Th e family would like to thank everyone for all their love and support shown during her illness. In lieu of fl owers, please considering making a donation to a children’s associ- ation of your choice. A private family interment will be held at Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel. THREE COUNCIL POSITIONS AND MAYOR POSITION TO BE ON NOVEMBER 3 rd BALLOT Three seats on the Cottage Grove City Council and the offi ce of Mayor will be fi lled by voters in the November 3 rd General Election. The Mayor’s posi- tion is a two-year term and the Councilor positions are four-year terms. The Mayor position is currently held by Jeff Gowing; the Councilor at Large position is currently held by Kenneth Michael Roberts; Ward 2 is vacant, and Ward 4 is held by Greg Ervin. To qualify as a candidate a person must be a resi- dent of Cottage Grove during the 12 months imme- diately preceding the election and a qualifi ed elector within the meaning of the Constitution. Candidates fi ling for Ward positions must reside in the ward rep- resented at the time of their nomination and election. Persons interested in fi ling for one of these posi- tions should contact Trudy Borrevik, City Elections Offi cial at 541-942-5501 to schedule an appointment to go over the Candidate Information Packet. The earliest date to fi le is June 3, 2020 and the deadline to fi le is August 25, 2020.
