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2A | JULY 15, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Umpqua National Forest moves to ‘High’ fire danger The Umpqua National Forest increased the fire danger to “High” on all ranger districts across the forest, effective at 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2021. Similarly, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level ad- vanced to level 2, on June 28. Public Use Restrictions (PUR’s) Level 1 went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2021. Fire danger is quick- ly increasing across the country and more recently across the Northwest. The Umpqua National Forest has responded by request- ing additional resources and fire detection flights, increasing fire and law enforcement patrols, and monitoring regional and lo- calized weather forecasting. Fire agencies in south- west Oregon are urging caution for all those partic- ipating in outdoor activities this season. The right con- ditions can mean that just one small spark from an unattended campfire, oper- ating equipment, or a vehi- cle can ignite fine fuels. “It is important for us all to adhere to fire use restric- tions. Summer is heating up quickly and with tempera- tures well above normal we could be in for a long fire season. These restrictions are critical to lessen the likelihood of human caused wildfires,” Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton stated. It is important for every- one to be aware of current public use restrictions. A full list of restrictions can be found online at www. fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/ news-events/?cid=FSE- PRD926277. All motorized vehicles need to take appropriate precautions and only park in areas free of dry vegeta- tion when out in the woods. If you are towing or utiliz- ing a trailer, make sure that chains are not dragging (which could cause sparks). The public is encouraged Please Join us Celebrating Martha Settelmeyer’s Life Sat: July 17 - ”Open House” any time between 1 & 3pm Timberland owners close access to private lands for fire season With a combined tim- berland acreage of around 600,000 acres, a group of private timberland owners consisting of Seneca, Lone Rock Resources, Giustina Resources, Campbell Glob- al, and Giustina Land & Timber Company, closed public access to their lands starting June 28. Due to drought condi- tions, and above-average temperatures, Oregon is already experiencing a bad fire season. The number of DEATH NOTICES ANDERSON - Douglas Henry, 74, of Creswell, OR died July 3. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR. GIRAUD-Ernest Jean Giraud, 72, of Cottage Grove passed away June 9, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held at the Cot- tage Grove Faith Center, Thursday, July 15 at 1:00 PM. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. DUERST - Roy Arnold, 91, of Cottage Grove, OR died July 8. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR. SNAUER - Dean James, 86, of Cottage Grove, OR died July 8. Arrangements by Smith LundMills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR. ADAMS - Merlyn Mil- dred, 40, of Cottage Grove, OR died July 1. Arrange- ments by Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR . fires so far this year is al- ready 1.5 times higher than the 10-year average, and the acreage affected has been more than four times great- er than the 10-year average. Landowners have been monitoring fuel conditions this spring, as well as re- viewing snowpack, weather forecasts, and drought im- pacts. The limited precipita- tion across the region this spring has significantly af- fected the moisture content of woody debris, as well as the condition of live vegeta- tion fuels and their suscep- tibility to fire ignition and spread. Since most of Oregon’s Published weekly in the Cottage Grove Sentinel and online at cgsentinel.com Stephen Munchus 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away April 24, 2021, from a long battle of melanoma. Stephen was born August 8, 1950 in Newark, NJ. He graduated high school in 1968 from Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley CA. He also received an AA degree in Culinary Arts at LCC. Stephen is survived by his wife Lau- ra Munchus; Stepson Neil Swanstrom and sister Cher Johnson. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents John and Harriett Munchus; and his brother Jack Munchus. Arrangements in care of Andreason’s Burial & Cremation Ser- vice of Springfi eld, OR. 1934-2021 S entinel C ottage G rove Contact: Meg Fringer 541-942-3325 x1200 mfringer@cgsentinel.com H. Ray Th ompson, 86, of Dorena, OR passed away on July 5, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1934 in Santo, TX to parents Jesse J. and Dol- lie (Marsh) Th ompson. Ray’s family left Texas in 1952, moving to Santa Maria, CA where he graduated from high 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. 1921-2021 1950-2021 PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. at - CG High School pictures, visiting, ice cream. Katie Kowalko Stephen Munchus Public Notices H. Ray Th ompson The Lowest Rates in Lane County wildfires are started by peo- ple, public visits to private land have the potential to be dangerous for both the public visitors as well as the timberlands. “This historic heatwave is smashing records. It is im- portant for us to proactive- ly close our lands down to the public for the safety of our timberlands, firefight- ers, and all Oregonians,” said Casey Roscoe, Sene- ca’s senior vice president of marketing and communi- cations. The group has timber- land in Benton, Coos, Cur- ry, Douglas, Jackson, Jose- phine, Lane, Linn and Polk counties. to enjoy public lands and help keep them protected by minimizing fire igni- tions. For more information on current fire restrictions, call 540-830-3806 or 541-957- 3200. school and met the love of his life, Lonteen Woody. He and Lonteen were married for 66 years. Ray made a career as an instrument technician in the electrical industry for South- ern California Edison. He re- tired in 1991, moving to Cot- tage Grove, OR. Ray was an avid Keno player who enjoyed small town life. Ray is survived by his wife, Lonteen Th omp- son, Dorena, OR; 3 children, Sheri of Kernville, CA; Terry of Cottage Grove, OR; Kathy Th ompson, Escondido, CA; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grand- children. Ray was preceded in death by son, David in 2007. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Katie loved the Lord all her life, and on July 1, 2021 she’s now with Him forever. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada to John and Mary Burkart on November 25, 1921. She was the sixth of seven children, and was preceded in death by her four sisters and two brothers. As a young woman, Ka- tie worked with her father as a market gardener. Later, she went to work “under the glass” at a local nursery and helped to make the bouquet given to Queen Elizabeth on her 1939 visit to Canada. Fol- 10/22/1949 – 07/02/2021 brought to you by: Steven W. Coons was born on October 22, 1949 to W. Glenn and Josephine (Galdabi- ni) Coons. He joined a sister, Carol E. Coons and a brother, Joe G. Coons. He was deliv- ered in Mrs. Butler’s Nursing Home in Cottage Grove, OR and his birth was attended by Dr. Axley. At the age of 1 ½ years old he contracted rheumatic fever and was bed ridden for over a year. He attended Drain Elementa- ry School and graduated from Drain High School in 1967. Steven enlisted in the U.S. Week of July 15th Winner is: 1132 E. Adams Street Yards will be selected each week by nominations. To nominate a yard you can call City Hall (942-5501) or Chamber of Commerce (942-2411) Katie’s most notable quality was her positive life view. She was quick to laugh and enjoyed making others smile, too. In retirement, she and Nick trav- eled annually to Th e Fountain of Youth Spa and RV Resort, where she regularly performed a “stand-up” comedy act. She was a resort celebrity! Katie touched many lives during her 99 years on this earth. She had many life-long friends. She is survived by her sons Ken (Judy) and Dale (Ginger), grandchildren Katie and Kendal, step grandchil- dren Donna and Bobby, and six great grandchildren (Alyson, Hannah, Emma, Kilee, Jordan and Silas). A memorial service and lun- cheon will be held on July 31st, at 1 pm., at Riverside Church of God in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funer- al Chapel and Crematorium. Interment at Fir Grove, Cem- etery. Steven Wynn Coons Yard of the Week Cottage Grove Sentinel 116 N. 6th • (541) 942-3325 lowing her father’s calling to ministry, the family moved to California. Th ere Katie taught Sunday School and led youth activities. While attending a Youth Conference, she met several students from Pacifi c Bible College (now Warner Pacifi c College) who urged her to attend. So she moved to Portland, Oregon and there met Nick Kowalko who was attending to further his minis- terial training. Th ey married in Portland in 1947. Katie and Nick pastored at Th e Church of God in Canada, Aberdeen, Washington, Rain- ier and Springfi eld, Oregon. Th ey also served in Cottage Grove, Oregon, where they re- tired as pastor’s emeritus. Of all of her many church activ- ities, being the choir director was her favorite. Katie also worked in Eugene as a secretary for SAIF (State Accident Insurance Fund) and later as a legal secretary for a private attorney. Army in May of 1969 and was released from duty November 1971. He did his training at Fort Lewis in Washington. He was sent to Vietnam where he was serving in the Army‘s Navy as a Water Craft Operator off the coast of Vietnam. Aft er he returned, he was stationed at Fort Eustis, VA until he com- pleted his service. When he was released from the Army he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Viet- nam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and a Good Conduct Medal. He returned to his home on Buck Creek Road near Drain, OR. In 1976, he moved to 3500 Anlauf Road, Yoncalla, OR. He continued to reside there until his death on July 2, 2021. He worked for Portable Rock. Th en he worked for Boucock and Dupper Logging. Aft er that he worked with El- mer Dupper doing reforesta- tion work. He then worked for Backus and Williams until he suff ered a heart attack. Af- ter his recovery he worked for D & R Logging until it closed. He then began logging his own property. Steven was always interested in model trains. He got his fi rst model train set in the 1950’s and it grew from there. A cous- in worked for Southern Pacifi c and through him Steven be- came friends with a number of railroad employees and retired railroad employees. He had an archive of Southern Pacifi c photos and other memorabilia. He attended the monthly meet- ings of the Liars Club which is made up of retired railroad em- ployees. He is survived by his sis- ter, Carol C. Wigle of Philo- math, OR and his brother Joe G. Coons and wife Kittie Jo of Yoncalla, OR; and nephew Joseph G. Coons, Yoncalla, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Other than his time in the U.S. Army he resided in the Drain and Yoncalla, OR area all his life. Donations may be made to North Douglas Better- ment or charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove, OR. Interment at Comstock Cemetery.
