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2A | SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record OPRD begins assessing wildfire, wind damage The devastating wildfires that contin- ue to level the Oregon landscape have so far burned about 900 acres of state park land, most of it undeveloped for- est, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart- ment (OPRD) reports. Some parks remain closed due to wind- storm damage, or their proximity to active fires. Twenty-four parks have been closed since Sep. 7, when rare, severe wind events caused wildfires to quickly sweep the landscape. Given the scope and severity of the fires, the 900-acre toll was a testament to both luck and extraordinary first responders, said OPRD Director Lisa Sump- tion. The heavily forested Collier Memorial State Park took the biggest hit, losing some 400 acres of Ponderosa Pines. OPRD Forester Craig Leech said that “although 400 acres is a lot by any estimation, the careful fuel reduc- tion and stand im- provement slowed the fire spread enough to be contained before major damage occurred.” Detroit Lake State Recreation Area and the Mongold day-use area on the lake suffered only minor damage from the Beachie Creek Fire. Local authorities, the Oregon Marine Board and emergency responders are working together to help safe- ly retrieve boats that people had to abandon on the lake when they evacuated. Nearby, North San- tiam State Recreation Area suffered far worse damage. The fire burned straight through the small campground on the North Santiam River. Several parks in the Willamette Valley and on the north coast are serving as evacuation sites, some in partner- ship with the American Red Cross. “We are happy to help provide a tem- porary landing place for those whose lives have been uprooted by this wildfire disaster,” said OPRD director Lisa Sumption. “We are looking forward to restoring and reopen- ing our closed parks as soon as is safely possi- ble.” OPRD staff are as- sessing damage and scheduling repairs, where conditions allow. In many cases, fires are still burning near parks, evacuation orders are still in place and air quality remains un- healthy. OPRD asks the pub- lic to stay out of closed parks as restoration and recovery efforts take place. “We are still very much in the emergency response mode. We will have more information to share about restoring and reopening dam- aged parks once it is safe for our staff to do so,” said OPRD Com- munications Director Jason Resch. A complete list of closed parks is on the OPRD Fire Informa- tion Page. Keep in mind that damage is still being evaluated. • Silver Falls: 125 acres burned on the SE part of the park. Con- tained at this time. • Detroit Lake State Recreation Area: Mi- nor damage along some campground loops closer to the high- way. Loss of one water storage tank. 40 acres burned. • North Santiam State Recreation Area: 120 acres burned. Loss of some structures. • Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area: 40 acres burned. • Collier Memorial State Park: 400 acres burned. Damage to his- toric museum and some equipment. Loss of one historic cabin, wood shed, and host trailer. • Wallowa Lake State Park: Wind damage to dock. • Devil’s Lake State Park: No fire damage, but many trees down. Other coastal parks with trees down in- clude Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site, Sitka Sedge State Nat- ural Area, Cape Look- out State Park, Beverly Beach State Park, Wil- liam M. Tugman and many areas of the Or- egon Coast Trail are reported to have trees down as well. Many parks remain open, but still could be experiencing poor air quality. Some ma- jor highways and roads used to access parks are closed. At Smith•Lund•Mills We offer a value-added service to our community, the option to make cremation arrangements entirely online. With a few simple steps you can plan and pay for a cremation without leaving your home. Visit smithlundmills.com today and click on, “Get Started.” (541) 942-0185 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove Visit smithlundmills.com for more information. Reba Jean (Johnson) Maddess 1934-2020 1944-2020 Ayako (Arimoto) Rieke, 76 of Cottage Grove, OR passed- away on September 13, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1944 in Osaka, Japan. Ayako graduated from high school and received a fl orist degree. She married Raymond A. Rieke on January 30, 1977 in Cottage Grove, OR. Ayako was a terrifi c mama, housewife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, creating fl oral ar- rangements and Japanese Tea Ceremonies. Ayako is survived by daughter and son-in-law Yoko and Guy McBeth, Elders- burg, MD; daughter and son- in-law Naomi and Joe Motta, Sutherlin, OR; and grandchild Alaina McBeth. She was pre- ceded in death by husband Raymond Rieke in 1995. No services. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Have you talked to your family about your final wishes? Without your input, your family will decide whether you are buried or cremated, where you are laid to rest, and how you will be celebrated and remembered. Your taste is uniquely yours and should be reflected in how you’re remembered. Preplanning your funeral arrangements ensures your wishes are known . Call us today and we can help you ensure your final wishes are fulfilled, so you plan a celebration that is as vibrant as your life. V ISIT T HE S ENTINEL ONLINE AT www.CGSentinel .com Online Cremation Arrangements Ayako (Arimoto) Rieke Bohemia Gold You know how you want to Mining Museum be remembered… but do they? reopens The Bohemia Gold Mining Museum has reopened on Satur- days, 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are required to wear face coverings and maintain six feet social distance from other visitors. The museum is lo- cated at 308 South 10th St., in the big, red Boots and Sandals Square Dance Barn. A donation of $2.00 is suggested for admis- sion. Why Choose Us Musgroves.com (541) 205-9369 Reba Jean (Johnson) Mad- dess went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus on September 6, 2020. Reba Jean was born to Homer and Eula (Fleming) Johnson on May 11, 1934, in Clintwood, Virginia. Reba was one of eight children born to her parents. When she was 12 years old, the family left behind the Appalachian coal mining life, traveling cross country by train to settle in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Reba attended Latham School during her pri- mary years and graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1952. On April 4, 1953, Reba Jean married her high school sweetheart, Allard G. Maddess, in a small church in Reno, Ne- vada. Reba Jean and Allard stayed in Cottage Grove where together they raised their fi ve children: Rick, Tina, Suzie, Jeff and Sandi. As she raised her children, Reba worked at U.S Bank and in elementary school cafeterias. During this time she volunteered for the Latham PTA and as a Cub Scout Lead- er. In 1972, the family moved to Coos Bay, Oregon where Reba began working for West- ern Bank. When the family moved to Klamath Falls, Or- egon in 1976, she transferred her banking position and continued working for West- ern Bank until her retirement in 1992. At that time she, Al- lard and Sandi moved back to the Emerald Valley, where she lived in Creswell. During her retirement years Reba enjoyed traveling with Al- lard; the Class of ‘52 Reunions; having her family and close friends at gatherings where she was an passionate storyteller which delighted everyone as we learned so much from her stories. She was an avid read- er; enjoyed genealogy research; the fall season; and keeping track of friends and relatives via Facebook. But what she loved most was spending time with her granddaughters and her great grandchildren. Reba Jean was preceded in death by both parents; her siblings, Johnny, Ben, Ray, Anna, Doug and Jerry: and her youngest daughter, Sandi. She is survived by her hus- band Allard, Creswell; her four children Rick, (Junction City); Tina (Klamath Falls); Suzie (Dennis), Klamath Falls: Jeff (Sharon) Coos Bay; her sister Brenda, (Creswell); brother in- law, Hjalmer (Cottage Grove); fi ve granddaughters: Allie (Josh), Katie (Mitch), Mimi, Shawnee and Mykah; fi ve great grandchildren and many close nieces/nephews and friends. Although Reba Jean will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing she is our angel in heaven, walking with Jesus, all of her ancestors, family and friends who preceded her. At Reba’s request cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Close family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Andreason’s Funeral Home, Springfi eld, Oregon was in charge of the arrangements. QUALITY SENIOR LIVING IS EXPANDING IN COTTAGE GROVE! Our new luxury suites will be available for move-in October Magnolia Gardens Senior Living has completed construction of 37 new suites. Our community is surrounded by glorious gardens located in a serene residential neighborhood. We are dedicated to the social, psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being of each resident. You will feel safe and assured receiving the best care and personal attention provided by our compassionate and well-trained staff. EXPERIENCE EXTRAORDINARY Reserve your suite today! 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