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2A | APRIL 8, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Douglas County hosts largest drive-through vaccine clinic to date Douglas County Board of Commissioners, DPHN and Aviva Health collaborated to host the county’s largest mass drive-through vaccine event to date on Saturday, April 3, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The team of more than 102 county employees, DPHN employees, Avi- va Health employees, healthcare workers and volunteers successfully administered 186 John- son & Johnson single dose vaccines, 1,068 Pfiz- er first- and second-dose vaccines for a total of 1,254 vaccines. This total also includes additional outreach ef- forts that day with 17 vaccines administered to those staying at the Rose- burg Rescue Mission and the Good Samaritan Inn. “Events of this scale do not just happen over- night or without great planning. I believe we have put together the best and most experi- enced team around to plan, organize and seam- lessly execute mass drive- through events like this one,” stated Commis- sioner Tim Freeman. “I would like to commend Teresa Mutschler, the Executive Director at DPHN and Dr. Bob Dan- nenhoffer, our Douglas County Public Health Officer for their incredi- ble work in running this event and for the success- ful outcome. Our collab- orate efforts with mem- bers of the DCCRT team, DPHN, Aviva Health, Mercy Medical Center, Lower Umpqua Hospi- tal and our local health care community partners continue to prove time and time again, that we are a leader and model for the rest of the state in how to effectively man- age pandemic testing, communications and vaccination efforts.” The mass drive- through vaccination event ran from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and all residents who were previously eli- gible, as well as all newly eligible residents were in- vited to schedule an ap- pointment. In addition, residents that received their first dose of the Pfizer vac- cine at the previous drive-through event held March 13 were invited to return for their second dose at the event as well. “Our mass vaccine event last weekend was a Public Works releases March Building Inspection Report For the month of March, the Building Division of the Public Works and Development Department issued 47 permits — two for sin- gle-family homes — and performed 110 inspec- tions in Cottage Grove. In Creswell, 21 permits were issued, two for sin- gle-family homes, and 80 inspections were per- formed. In Veneta, 17 permits were issued, one for a single-family home, and 32 inspections were per- formed. In Coburg, five permits were issued, two for new single-family homes, and 24 inspections were per- formed. Staff reviewed and approved 24 plan sets in March and 15 plan sets are in review or on hold. roaring success; we vac- cinated over 1,200 Doug- las County residents,” said Dr. Bob Dannen- hoffer, Douglas County Public Health Officer. “It was incredible. Thanks to the collaborative efforts with the Douglas County Commissioners, Aviva, our DCCRT partners and all the local volunteers, we were able to vacci- nate more local residents. The clinic went smoothly with minimal wait times. I’m very pleased with how we were able to vac- cinate so many people in one day, rivaling efforts in much larger counties,” DEATH NOTICES RENTFROW—Byron Shane Rentfrow, 42, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died April 2, 2021. Pickup will begin on May 3. The Tree Branch and Limb Pickup is meant to provide an opportunity for residents to trim trees and shrubs specifically those trees and shrubs that are located along streets and sidewalks and dispose of those materi- als at no cost. Trees are supposed to be trimmed up to eight feet above sidewalks and over 13 feet above the street. Residents are asked to pay particular attention to those trees and their impact on the sidewalks and streets. Make sure that no tree branches block signs. In addition to trim- ming the trees that are along streets and side- walks, residents should Drive-Thru vaccinations continue Fridays in CG A weekly drive-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the Bohemia Park parking lot launched its first distribution event March 19, targeting res- idents 65 or older, and continues. The vaccine clinic will be available every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon until further notice. McCoy’s Pharmacy has partnered with the City of Cottage Grove to help make sure members of the community get every opportunity to receive the vaccine. The drive-up clinic is operating in addition to the vaccine availability at several local pharmacies. The number of doses will be limited, so pre-reg- istration is strongly rec- ommended. To register, contact Te- resa Cowan or Jessica Klarr at the Community Center at 541-942-1185. Those receiving a vac- cine should bring an in- surance or Medicare card to the drive-up clinic. The ongoing clinics will not be restricted to seniors, however, and Cottage Grove residents are urged to watch for announcements on what ages will be accepted at the future clinics. For seniors with trans- portation barriers, Mc- Coy’s Pharmacy has of- fered to make at-home deliveries. “So please spread the word,” said City Manager Richard Meyers. “Let the seniors know if they are unable to come, we will go to them.” Why Pre-Plan? Pre-Planning makes matters easier for those you love. Pre-Planning allows you to provide guidance to your family after your death. Pre-Planning allows you to control potential expenses of a funeral and disposition. Pre-Planning provides an advanced opportunity to assemble life data. (541) 942-0185 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove Visit smithlundmills.com for more information. Dentistry is our profession, people are our focus. Birch Avenue Dental Dentistry is our profession, people are our focus. Birch Avenue Dental 1325 Birch Ave. 541-942-2471 • General Dentistry • Implants • Sedation • Financing 1325 Birch Ave. Cottage Grove birchavenuedental.com 541-942-2471 Tammy L. McClung DDS • Park W. McClung DDS feel free to trim all the other trees and shrubs on their property. For more information about the Tree Branch and Limb Pickup pro- gram, visit the city’s web- site and follow the links to the Tree Branch Pick- up. Public Notices The Lowest Rates in Lane County PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. Published weekly in the Cottage Grove Sentinel and online at cgsentinel.com S entinel C ottage G rove Contact: Meg Fringer 541-942-3325 x1200 mfringer@cgsentinel.com Arrangements are be- ing made by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Helen Lehmann CG annual Tree Branch, Limb Pick-Up coming back in May The City of Cottage Grove’s annual Tree Branch and Limb Pick- up is only about a month away. With the upcoming opportunities for great weather, now is the time to trim and start col- lecting the limbs and branches to put out for the city crews to pick up. The first round of the Tree Branch and Limb This event comes on the heels of the Thursday, April 1 mass vaccination effort by Aviva Health and DPHN, when 147 North Douglas Coun- ty residents received the single dose J & J vaccine at their first event outside the Roseburg area. The event in North County was also the de- but of “Mobile 1,” one of two mobile medical units Douglas County Com- missioners assigned to Aviva Health to bring im- portant health resources to underserved areas of the county. Helen Lehmann was born on a farm in Minnesota. During her childhood she helped her father with the farm by slopping pigs, driving trac- tor, and harvesting oats. As a young woman, she met the love of her life, George Leh- mann, who was also a farmer, and they married in 1950. Cal- ifornia, the land of opportunity called, so they gave up farm- ing, packed up the old Stude- baker and headed west. Th ere, in the town of Concord, she and George started a janito- rial business and later bought a Western Auto hardware store. Th en they sold that and opened another Western Auto store in Willits. Business was good until the store burned down. Aft er that they bought the Skunk Train Depot at Wil- lits and operated it for four years. Finally, they bought the Pine Cone Motel and operated that until retirement. Th ey re- tired and moved to Florence. During those retirement years they were able to travel across the country in a 36-foot fi ft h wheel towed by a noisy die- sel truck with their grandson Sean. Th ey also enjoyed cruis- es and vacations in Hawaii, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Finally, they moved to Cottage Grove to be close to family. Helen raised four children, Doug, Tom, Clarice, and Mark. Her passion was gardening, and her yards yielded a bounty of beautiful fl owers. Her kitch- en was fi lled with the warmth of good food and family love and her children never tired of her cookies. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, George, two of her children, Doug and Mark, and her grandson Sean. She is survived by her daugh- ter Clarice Wynkoop and her husband Bill, her son Tom Lehmann and his wife, Lucy, her sister Nell Layman and her husband Lou, her dear friend Karen Dershon, and her grandchildren Larisa and Sylas. A funeral service was held at Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- neral Chapel, Saturday, April 3, 2021. Interment held at Pacifi c Sunset Cemetery, Florence, Oregon. Glen Bricker 1926-2021 Glendon Henry Bricker was born in Trent, Oregon on Dec. 23, 1926. He died of natural causes on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Mennonite Home in Albany, Oregon at the age of 94. He was the second child of William Henry Bricker and Bertha Ferguson Bricker. Glen joined older sister Ruth Bricker (Presley) in the family home. Later, younger sister Ardeth Bricker (McCartney) would be added to the Bricker family. Lifelong friends and mem- ories were made during Glen’s childhood in Trent and Th urston, Oregon. In 1940, the family moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon where Glen would meet his future wife, Lu- cille Eastburn. Glen spent his senior year attending Eugene High School where he was also able to also attend vocational school. Graduating in 1944, his moth- er co-signed for him to enter the United States Navy the day following his 18th birthday in December 1944. As a Radioman 3rd class in the Navy during World War II, his tour included serving proudly on Guam. Following his Navy dis- charge, Glen and Lucille were married in Cottage Grove at the Sixth & Gibbs Avenue Church of Christ on March 15, 1947. Aft er daughter Judy was born, the Navy called Glen back to serve in the Korean War. Two more daughters would later be added, Carolyn and Arlene. As a rural Oregon young man, he held several jobs in the sawmill and logging industry and in later years worked as a remodeling contractor. Being a proud Oregonian, Glen appreciated the oppor- tunity to fi sh in the rivers and ocean, and to hunt in the for- ests. Glen enjoyed gardening and also had a great interest in refurbishing and collecting antique radios. Other antique collections fi lled his home and provided many opportu- nities to make new “collector” friends. Together, Glen and Lucille enjoyed hosting friends and family in their home. For almost 75 years, Glen was a member of the Church of Christ at Sixth & Gibbs in Cottage Grove. Being a man of great faith, Glen was devoted to his church family and served many years as a teacher, dea- con, and elder. Many young people attended sunday school and church camp because Glen persisted in making that hap- pen knowing that a spiritual foundation would be import- ant for their future. Glen and Lucille celebrated 66 years of marriage prior to her death in 2012. Also pre- ceding him in death was son- in-law Robert Gilman in 2017. He is survived by three daughters and their families, Judy (Robert) Gilman of Al- bany, Carolyn (Carl) Palmer of Portland, and Arlene (Steve) Erb of Medford. “Grandpa Bricker” will be missed by his 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Four great- great grandchildren will greatly miss their “Great-Bricker”. A private family graveside will be held at Fir Grove Cem- etery in Cottage Grove. Th e family is planning a Celebra- tion of Life service at a later date. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR.