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2A | DECEMBER 3, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Historic Landmark Commission application extended Chamber, Downtown The City of Cottage Grove is recruiting volunteers for four positions on the Histor- ic Landmark Commission. The commissioners are appointed by the city council. The Historic Landmark Commission meets once a month on an as-needed basis in the evening. People interested in apply- ing for the commission need to complete a Historic Land- mark Commission applica- tion available on the City’s Jobs and Volunteers webpage at www.cottagegrove.org/ jobs. Applications can also be received by contacting the Public Works & Develop- ment Department at City Hall. Applicants must have a demonstrated positive in- terest, knowledge or com- petence in historic preserva- tion. The deadline for receiving applications has been ex- tended until Dec. 4 at noon. For more information, contact the Public Works & Development Department at 541-942-3340. Oregon providing mortgage support for homeowners The Oregon Homeown- ership Stabilization Initia- tive (OHSI) has launched a mortgage relief program to help homeowners at risk of losing their homes due to COVID-related financial hardship. The COVID-19 Mort- gage Relief program provides assistance to homeowners who have ex- perienced a financial hard- ship to help them avoid foreclosure. The program provides a one-time payment direct- ly to mortgage servicers to bring delinquent first-lien mortgage accounts current. OHSI is a program ad- ministered by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), on behalf of the Oregon Affordable Housing Assistance Corpo- ration, and funded through U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) established during the Great Recession. OHCS, with the sup- port of Senators Wyden and Merkley, successfully advocated to extend these funds to provide relief to Oregonians impacted by COVID-19. “Oregon residents are facing multiple crises at once,” said Emese Perfecto, Director of OHCS Home- ownership Division. “We know that easing the bur- den of past due mortgage payments is a critical way we can keep families stable while they endure these challenges. This program provides hope to many struggling homeowners.” As of September, 165,000 people were unemployed in Oregon, double the num- ber of unemployed people one year ago. While the unemployment rate has improved slightly since the Vision Keepers Committee seat open The Vision Keepers Com- mittee is seeking applicants for three “at-large” posi- tions. Two two-year terms and a one-year term are cur- rently open. Applicants will be inter- viewed and then confirmed by the Cottage Grove City Council. The role of the Vision Keepers is to monitor prog- ress of the Cottage Grove 2037 Vision Action Plan, encourage implementation of actions, provide technical assistance or support where appropriate, produce annual progress reports and recom- mend minor modifications to the plan as necessary. The deadline to apply for the Vision Keepers Com- mittee is Friday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Applications can be obtained by visiting the city website at www.cottage- grove.org or by emailing communitycoordinator@ cottagegrove.org. beginning of the pandem- ic, many Oregonians are still struggling. Since 2011, OHSI has helped more than 16,000 families keep their homes. The program has invest- ed more than $300 million in direct assistance to Ore- gonians. “Being at risk of losing your home can be extreme- ly stressful. We want home- owners to know that they are not alone,” Perfecto said. “Our trained partners are here to advise you and answer any questions you have.” The program eligibility criteria include: • Became past due on mortgage payments after Jan. 1, 2020 • Experienced a financial hardship such as job loss, reduced income, high med- ical costs, disability, death in the family or divorce. DEATH NOTICES PERINI—Donna Rae Perini, 86, of Eugene, Ore., died Nov. 27, 2020. Arrangements are being Pauline Mary Feynn, daugh- passed peacefully at home November 16, 2020 at the age Ross A. Saltsgaver 1927-2020 Ross A. Saltsgaver, 93, of Cottage Grove, OR passed- away on November 26, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN to parents Charles B. and An- neta E. (Lee) Saltsgaver. Ross worked the majority of his life as a general laborer for the natural gas and oil industry. He also worked for the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Illinois and came to Oregon in 1945 working to complete the Dorena Dam in front of Dorena reservoir. Ross loved Oregon and fishing. Ross is a member of the Old Time Gospel Fellowship Church. He is survived by his children, Ross Lee Saltsgaver and wife Barbara, Peggy Jo Hammond, Donald Ray Saltsgaver and wife Pam and Richard Allen Saltsgaver and wife Connie, all of West Virginia; nephew, Rob- ert Saltsgaver and wife Eleanor, Yuma, AZ; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. In- terment at Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, OR. Arrange- ments in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. Why Choose Us Online Cremation Arrangements 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. Jean Marie Wendeborn of Eugene died November 13, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born November 21, 1931 in Hysham, Montana to Ralph and Dolah (Allen) Plaisted. Jean spent her grade school years in Dorena, Oregon and graduated from Cottage Grove High School. On September 11, 1960 Jean married Ernest Heinrich Wen- deborn in Cottage Grove, Or- egon. Th ey were married until he died on June 5, 2016. Jean worked as a telephone operator for Pacifi c North West Bell (which is now Cen- tury Link) for 29 years until her retirement in 1983. Jean and Ernest enjoyed volunteering at Sacred Heart Hospital together and she put in over 5000 volun- teer hours there. In her free time Jean enjoyed square dancing, trips on Expe- rience Oregon, traveling any- where with Ernest, her pet cats, trying new recipes, embroidery and crocheting. In 2019, she moved to Magnolia Gardens in Cottage Grove where she loved to play Bingo. She is survived by her sister Agnes (Dean) Snauer; brother Jim Plaisted; sister-in-law Shir- ley Plaisted; and many nieces and nephews. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Ernest; brother Lee Roy Plaisted; and sister Ro- salie Lake. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Rest-Haven Memori- al Park in Eugene. Services are in care of Ma- jor Family Funeral Home in Springfi eld. Visit majorfamily- funeralhome.com to sign the online guest book. 1960-2020 Bradley Allen Woody, 60, of Cottage Grove, OR passed- away on November 20, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1960 in Cottage Grove, OR to parents Ulyess and Carol (An- gel) Woody. Brad graduated high school in Woodland, WA. 1933-2020 Wanda Claire Donati 86, of Cottage Grove passed away November 18, 2020. Cause of death was heart and lung failure. Wanda was born January 6 1933 in North Bend, Oregon to Melvin and Edna (Boice) Baker. Wanda attended San Jose State in San Jose, California. She worked for Lockheed Space and Missile in Sunny- vale, California as a Budget Analyst. Wanda had many hobbies such as counter cross-stitch, ceramics, read- ing, and computers. She be- longed to Daughters of the Nile OES Life Member Cot- tage Grove Oregon. Wanda is survived by her husband, Charley-Jo Donati; sister, Carrie Jacobus of Fall- brook, CA. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; Erin Barker (daughter); Rick Barker (son); Lori Barker (daughter); Melvin Barker (1st husband); and Brett Do- nati (grandchild on 2nd hus- bands side). Th e Inurnment will be held at the Military National Cemetery in Roseburg, OR, date and time to be deter- mined. Loving wife, caring moth- er and friend to all. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriners Hospital in Portland, OR or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O.Box 50 Mem- phis, TN 38105. Julie Hansen Heegard 1982-2020 1950-2020 On Sunday, November 1st, 2020, Douglas Abbott passed away peacefully at age 69 in Logan, Utah. He was born on November 18th, 1950 in Port- land, Oregon to Joseph and Doris (Okelberry) Abbott and was raised in Cottage Grove, Oregon. He received degrees from Oregon State Universi- ty, Brigham Young University, and the University of Georgia. He was a tenured professor of Family and Consumer Science at the University of Nebraska for 30 years. Th rough his work he traveled throughout Asia and the Middle East and pub- lished numerous research arti- cles. He and his former spouse Mary Abbott raised 3 daugh- ters-Emily, Erin, and Alisha, and he was “Uncle Doug” to He was a tire repair technician for Les Schwab. Brad enjoyed the outdoors and being with his dog. He is survived by his daughter Terrah Woody, Eagle Point, OR; son Blake Woody, Newberg, OR; father Ulyess Woody, Cottage Grove, OR; brother Steve Woody, Cot- tage Grove, OR; brother Mike Woody, UT; brother Dave Woody, OR; and 6 grandchil- dren. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Hawley-Veatch Cem- etery in Cottage Grove off of Kenady Ln. and Valley View Ln. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. Wanda Claire Donati Douglas Abbott many families and children in his church and neighborhood communities. Doug loved to travel and learn of other cultures and religions. He spent extensive time in China, India, the Phil- ippines, the U.A.E., and Israel and spent many hours studying Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Doug also served an LDS mission to Arizona and spent much of his time there among the Navajo people. He was at home in any body of water, no matter the tempera- ture, and swam in creeks, lakes, rivers and oceans at every op- portunity. He loved people and enjoyed inviting families to his home. He retired to Logan in 2014. Doug was preceded in death by his father Joseph, and his mother Doris. He is survived by Mary, his three daughters Emily (Christopher) Ross, Erin (Stephen) Pister, and Alisha (Kolby) Mickelson; his broth- ers Greg (Margie) Abbott and Tom (Lisa) Abbott, niece Oliv- ia, and 12 grandchildren. Con- dolences may be sent to 5451 Lisette Avenue, St. Louis, MO or erin.pister@gmail.com. Any business, whether a Chamber member or not, can be on the list. Businesses can contact the Chamber of Commerce at 541-942-2411 or call Downtown Cottage Grove Executive Director Molly Murai at 541-767- 4129 to update or add their information to the list. The list of businesses can be found by clicking on the red button labeled, “Shop- ping During the Freeze” in the middle of the Chamber page at www.cgchamber. com. Bradley Allen Woody 1931-2020 1927-2020 ter of John and Leona Ross, handled by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, Ore. Despite a handful of busi- nesses in the community specifically ordered closed during the Two-Week Freeze, many of Cottage Grove’s local businesses re- main open and are ready to serve in compliance with all COVID -19 safety protocols. The Chamber of Com- merce and Downtown Cot- tage Grove have compiled a list of businesses and has posted the list on the Cham- ber’s webpage. The list will be updated as new information is avail- able. Jean Marie Wendeborn Pauline Mary Feynn of 93. Born January 13, 1927, Pauline leaves behind her hus- band of 55 years, Loyd Feynn. She is also survived by her children, John Eller and Cassie Landrum, both of Washington State, Marlene French of Texas, Frank Eller of California and Lisa Feynn of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by son, Hank Eller of California. Along with her children, nu- merous grandchildren and great grandchildren celebrate her long and faithful life. • Mortgage payment is no more than 45 percent of household monthly income More eligibility require- ments and a FAQ, as well as the application portal, are available on the OHSI website. Housing counseling part- ners are also available to as- sist homeowners with the application process. The $20 million program is funded through the U.S. Department of the Trea- sury’s Hardest Hit Fund. The assistance is offered through a no-interest, for- givable, five-year loan that requires no payment from the recipients so long as they don’t sell or re-finance their home for cash for at least five years. Because funds are lim- ited, homeowners in need are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. CG promote businesses Julie Hansen Heegard passed away at the age of 38, on November 18, 2020 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Julie was born at McKenzie Willa- mette Hospital June 29, 1982 in Springfi eld, Oregon. She started school at 5 C’s in Cre- swell, attending Delight Valley, Lincoln Jr. High and graduated from Cottage Grove with the class of 1999. Julie Moved to Seattle aft er high school to at- tend the Art Institute. She soon discovered she wanted to be a Hairdresser. She received her training at Springfi eld College of Beauty, and she found her passion. Julie currently worked at Salon 7 in Cottage Grove, and One Stop Hair Shop in Springfi eld. She married Darin Heegard during the summer of 2003, and they later divorced. Julie loved helping with her Kids activities and attending their sporting events and music programs. Being a mom was her proudest accomplishment. She played guitar and enjoyed live concerts. Th e song “Sweet Child of Mine” will forever bring memories of her. Julie was an avid Oregon Ducks fan, enjoyed trips to the Oregon coast, annual ice fi shing trips with her dad and family trips to Disneyland. She also smoked the best fi sh, and her grasshop- per pie was awesome. She had a wonderful quirky sense of hu- mor and a tender heart. Julie is survived by her children Ever- ett and Nora of Cottage Grove, OR; parents Diane and Brian Hansen of Cottage Grove, OR; sister Heidi (Jason) Baker and nephew AJ of Roseburg, OR; grandmother Kathy Dickin- son of Leaburg, OR; mother in law Lilli Fisher of Cottage Grove, OR. She is preceded in death by grandparents Wesley and Mary Hansen; grandfather Louie Dickinson; cousin Jesse Smith and Aunt Debbie Han- sen. Julie leaves behind a won- derful family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. So our precious Julie, Julio, JuJubee, Jules, Aunt Juwee and Momma…” You will always be loved, never forgot- ten and forever missed.” Th ere will be a private celebration of life. Donations in Memory of Julie may be made to Bohemia Elementary School. She loved working with kids and staff . Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR.
