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2A | DECEMBER 17, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Lane County Parks Committee seeks applicants to fill seat The Lane County Parks Advisory Committee is seeking applicants to fill the West Lane County seat starting in the new year. The Parks Advisory Committee helps guide the priorities for Lane County’s parks, prioritize projects, guide the imple- mentation of the Parks Master Plan and more. “Being a member of the Lane County Parks Advisory Committee is a great opportunity to participate in the de- cision-making process in what happens to our most precious Oregon asset: The Great Out- doors,” said Wayne Lem- ler, outgoing committee member. “Working with County Parks staff, as well as the other mem- bers, is extremely re- warding and fulfilling. “Being able to have di- rect input with the Lane County Commissioners in what priorities are es- tablished and pursued with the wonderful parks that Lane County man- ages is the chance to have influence into the near and far future.” Applicants must live within the West Lane County commission- er district represented by Commissioner Jay Bozievich and be at least 18 years of age. The Parks Advisory Committee is a volunteer position and is not com- pensated. “We rely on our Parks Advisory Committee members to help us make decisions that im- prove the condition of our parks and improve City offering service alternatives through Jan. 4 The City of Cottage Grove is responding to the current OHA restric- tions in the following ways until Monday, Jan 4. • City buildings: Closed to all public ac- cess. Middlefield Pro Shop will have limited capacity. • Planning, Zoning & Building: Call 541-942- 3340 for assistance • Water or Sewer Ser- vice, Utility Bills & Fi- nance: Call 541-942- 3346 for assistance • City Manager/City Clerk or City Council Matters: Call 541-942- 5501 • For library services, call 541-942-3828 or email: holds@cottage- grove.org for curbside pick-up of library mate- rials. Access the library card catalog at www.cottage grove.org/library. No computer access allowed. Homebound delivery service is available also • City and commit- tee meetings: All guests must attend virtually with meeting link infor- mation at www.cottage- grove.org • City staff: Some will work from home to re- duce risk of exposure and only one City employee in City-owned vehicles • Free COVID-19 tests and food boxes: Today, Dec. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. and again this Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bohemia School, 721 R Street. It is sponsored by the University of Oregon. Community services notes Community Sharing Warming Center Community Sharing is recruiting employees to serve as Activation Site Staff to help coordinate and operate the Warm- ing Shelters. The employees and other volunteers would staff the warming cen- ter on nights when the temperatures reach 29 degrees. For more information and to apply visit the Community Sharing web page at www.community sharing.org and follow the link to careers. doesn’t charge for no- tarizing documents for the public, however the notaries do not notarize anything that does not contain the notary block, Last Will and Testaments or anything that requires a witness. The city will continue to notarize documents for the public while the other businesses in town are unable to provide the services. Currently City Hall is closed but residents can call 541-942-5501 and make an appointment to have notarial service done. Looking Glass Temporarily Closed Looking Glass is tem- porary closed and the Community Center will assist in distributing food and basic needs to youth during the tempo- rary closure. Youth needing assis- tance can call 541-942- 1185 to set up a time to pick up supplies. For youth in crisis, call or text Looking Glass Crisis at 541-689-3111, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For other needs, email Kirstin.london@look- ingglass.us. the experience that peo- ple have when they vis- it our parks,” said Lane County Parks Manager Brett Henry. “Having this strong community-based voice as part of our de- cision-making process is incredibly important.” The application is available at www.lane countyor.gov/committe- evacancy. The Parks Advisory Elouise Carr Pardun Yingling December 8, 2020 Our mom passed away Tuesday, December 8th. Elou- ise Carr Pardun Yingling was 97 years old. She was a great mom, a wonderful and smart cook and our house was always clean. We didn’t have much in material things, but we had love. She taught us to stick to- gether and if you picked a fi ght with one Pardun, you picked it with all of us. She is survived by one sister, Patty Carr Ryer- 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.” 1944-2020 Notary services at City Hall Notarizations have increased significant- ly at City Hall due to COVID-19. The city has three em- ployees who are Notary Publics and normally notarize documents for regular City business. However due to COVID-19 businesses in Cottage Grove who normally notarize for the public are closed and unable to provide those services. In 2019, the city em- ployees did 180 notari- zations compared to 385 to date this year. The city Robert “Bob” Wallace Cur- rier, 76, of Creswell, Oregon passed-away November 29, 2020. Bob was born on May 17, 1944 to Robert E. and Eleanor D. (Gately) Currier in Willi- mantic, Connecticut. Aft er earning a high school diploma, Bob joined the US Army In- fantry where he served for 22 years and earned the rank of Sergeant First Class and served in Vietnam from 1967-1968. On January 18, 1969, Bob married Mary Schacht. Aft er You know how you want to be remembered… but do they? 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. 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. Musgroves.com (541) 942-0185 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove Visit smithlundmills.com for more information. VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email E DITOR @CGS ENTINEL . COM Our area houses of worship invite you to rejoice this Christmas season with praise, refl ection, song and prayer. Please join them in celebrating the true meaning of the season in person or online. ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH 552 Holbrook Ln Creswell Christmas Day, December 25 th Mass 10:30am OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH 1025 N. 19 th St Co� age Grove Christmas Eve, December 24th Mass - 5:30pm Christmas Day December 25th Mass – Midnight Mass – 8:30am Your taste is uniquely yours and should be reflected in how you’re remembered. Preplanning your funeral arrangements ensures your wishes are known . (541) 205-9369 son; Sons; Dee (Mary) of Cot- tage Grove, Bill (Pat) of Flor- ence, Bob (Kathy) Montana, Steve (Sue) of Cottage Grove. Daughters, Alice Cornett (Lo- ren) of Cincinnati, Linda Par- dun of Cottage Grove, Ann Price of Idaho Falls, and Jean- nette Armstrong of Ontario, OR; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and niec- es and nephews that loved her. She was proceeded in death by her fi rst husband, Darwin Par- dun, husband Robert Yingling, daughter Darlene, son David Pardun and fi ve sisters and two brothers, son-in-laws Lee Price and Dan Armstrong. A private family graveside will be held at Springwater Cemetery in Estacada, OR. Th ere will be a celebration of life in Cottage Grove in the spring. Arrange- ments in the care of Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Why Choose Us Robert “Bob” Wallace Currier returning to civilian life, Bob worked as a Corrections Offi - cer for the Lane County Sher- iff ’s Offi ce. Bob was an avid reader of military history and was a sports fan, supporting the University of Oregon Women’s Basketball and Lacrosse teams. He volunteered for the Special Olympics and for South Lane Meals on Wheels as a driver. He was also a member of the VFW Post 3473 in Cottage Grove. Bob loved his family and was the proud owner of a 1964 Ford Mustang. Bob is survived by his wife Mary and daughter Irene Mady of Creswell, Oregon, his son Donald Currier of Madras, Or- egon along with fi ve grandchil- dren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel of Cottage Grove, Or- egon. Committee meets in the evening of the second Monday of each month except for July and Au- gust. The meetings are cur- rently virtual in response to COVID-19. More information about Lane County Parks and the Parks Advisory Committee is available at www.lanecountyor.gov/ parks. Trinity Lutheran Church 6th and Quincy Join us for Christmas Eve Worship 6:30 p.m. “Prepare a Place.” Call 541-942-2373 for free � ckets or join us on-line h� ps://us02web.zoom. us/j/81336460544 Passcode: 675675 Christmas Day 10 a.m. No � ckets necessary in house. Or join via Zoom h� ps://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 82516133393?pwd=dUZtUT ZQamNKR0tPMHpaR29yQ2t Qdz09 Mee� ng ID: 825 1613 3393 Passcode: 675675
