2A | OCTOBER 14, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
On The Record
POLICE LOG
Oct. 4
• An assault occurred
on the 1900 block of W
Harrison Avenue.
Oct. 5
• An officer contacted
an individual at the Cot-
tage Grove Public Library
who requested help with
medical aid due to his low
body temperature. The
individual was concerned
he was in a hypothermic
state and needed medical
treatment. Medics were
requested and ultimately
arrived to transport the
individual to the Uni-
versity District Hospital
in Eugene. The officer
followed the medical
transport port to ensure
the safety of all in the
vehicle due to the indi-
vidual’s violent history of
attempting to injure first
responders in general and
while seeking treatment.
The individual was then
was admitted successfully
without incident.
• An individual was
arrested and booked into
the Cottage Grove Mu-
nicipal Jail for damaging
the vehicle of another and
actively blocking traffic
at the 900 Block of Pen-
noyer Avenue in Cottage
Grove.
Oct. 6
• During a traffic stop
in Cottage Grove, an offi-
cer arrested an individual
regarding Lane County
Sheriff ’s Office Probable
Cause for Domestic Vio-
lence (APA).
• An officer respond-
ed to a cold hit and run
involving two students
at Cottage Grove High
School. After both the
involved drivers and ve-
hicles were identified
with the help of school
staff, the officer was able
to process the scene. One
person was ultimately
cited for Operating a Ve-
hicle Without Privileges
and Driving Uninsured.
Oct. 7
• An individual was re-
ported causing a distur-
bance at 400 E Main St.
The individual was asked
to step outside due to his
behavior. When outside,
he made threats towards
law enforcement, stating
if officers try to arrest
him, then he will stab the
officers and kill them.
The individual “was ex-
tremely hostile towards
law enforcement,” states
the report. The threats
towards law enforcement
were documented and an
alert was added to the in-
dividual’s file.
• Officers from CGPD
responded to an assist to
EMS personnel on Ash
Avenue. Officers arrived
at that location and ob-
served medical staff were
already attempting life-
saving measures on an
individual, but they were
subsequently pronounced
deceased. Officers spoke
with the deceased’s moth-
er regarding the circum-
stances surrounding the
evening and contacted
the Lane County Medical
Examiner, who advised
they would be taking ju-
risdiction in this case.
Oct. 9
• A citation was issued
in lieu of custody on the
1700 block of E Main St.
regarding reckless driving
and carrying a concealed
weapon.
• An individual caused
a disturbance at Bohe-
mia Park due to “abus-
ing a dog.” The case was
cleared by arrest.
• A missing person
out of the State of Wash-
ington was contacted by
CGPD and put in touch
with her father, who ar-
rived and took custody of
the missing person.
• Officers responded to
Subway Sandwiches for
a report of a disorderly
person, who was deter-
mined to have two active
warrants for his arrest out
of Eugene. The individu-
al was taken into custo-
dy without incident and
lodged at the Lane Coun-
ty Jail.
Oct. 10
• An officer observed a
person walking on S River
Road. The officer, having
existing knowledge of the
individual’s active war-
rant out of Lane County
Parole and Probation for
a probation violation,
stopped the individual,
placed them into custody
and confirmed the war-
rant. The person was later
lodged at the Lane Coun-
ty Jail.
Magnolia Gardens hosts
dementia support group
Magnolia Gardens is
hosting a dementia sup-
port group for caregivers,
spouses and those affect-
ed by Alzheimer’s or other
forms of dementia. This
group will be meeting in
person at the First Presby-
terian Church in Cottage
Grove every third Thursday
of each month from 5:30 to
On Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 to 10 a.m., the public is
invited to visit with Cottage Grove Police Officers at Mc-
Donalds on Gateway Boulevard to have Coffee with a Cop.
essential aspects of life such
as family, work and person-
al time.
COVID precautions are
being taken and anyone
interested in attending or
needing more information
can contact Ruth Tracey at
541-942-0054.
Cottage Grove police officers will be there to visit with
those that stop by for a free small cup of McCafe Premium
Roast Coffee.
Carol Wommack
September 2021 Building
Inspection Services report
For the month of Sep-
tember, the Building Di-
vision of the Public Works
and Development Depart-
ment issued 41 permits,
one for a new single family
manufactured home, and
performed 127 inspections
in Cottage Grove.
In Creswell, 23 per-
mits were issued, one for
a single family home, and
76 inspections were per-
formed.
In Veneta, 13 permits
were issued, one for a du-
plex, and 33 inspections
were performed.
In Cobourg, 15 permits
were issued and 34 inspec-
tions were performed.
Staff reviewed and ap-
proved 20 plan sets in July
and 22 plan sets are in re-
view or on hold for addi-
tional information.
Celebrating 72 Years
David & Dorothy Coo-
per of Drain, recently cele-
brated their 72nd wedding
anniversary. They were
married at the Douglas
County Courthouse on
September 13, 1949. Gary
and Luanna (Sissy) Coo-
per of Creswell chose his
grandparents anniversay
for their wedding day in
Drain. They have been
married 30 years. David
& Dorothy have 7 chil-
Gary and Sissy have 2 du-
dren, 19 grandchildren, 37
aghters and 3 grandsons.
greats and 5 great-greats.
1929-2021
da. She worked as a grocery clerk
for many years in Cottage Grove.
Work was life for Mary. She en-
joyed watching her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren play
during their sports activities. Mary
is survived by her daughter Lottie
(Butch) Fitch, of Cottage Grove;
son Darrell “Toby” (Debbie) At-
wood of Cottage Grove; brother
Eldon, Harold, and Carlos; sister
Celia and Helen; 4 grandchildren
and 6 great-grandchildren. She is
preceded in death by her husband
Darrell 1970. A graveside service
will by held Friday, October 15,
2021 at Brumbaugh Cemetery at
11:00 AM. Arrangements in the
care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral
Chapel.
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1957-2021
Antoinette Carol Lucia Rive-
ra Wommack of Cottage Grove
passed away on Friday, Oct. 8 aft er
a prolonged battle with pancreatic
cancer. She was 64 years old. 
Born on Oct. 6, 1957 in Har-
rison, N.Y. to Italian immigrants,
Carol graduated from Harrison
High before relocating to Drain,
Ore. in 1978. Shortly aft er arriving
in Oregon she met Vaughn Wom-
mack, who she married on June
25, 1983 at a ceremony in Cur-
tain. She spent 40 years heavily
involved in Al-Anon and helped
run the Alano Club in Cottage
Grove during the late 1990’s and
early 2000’s. 
Carol helped Vaughn found
Umpqua Valley Forestry and also
worked as caretaker and had a
seasonal wreath making business
while living in Drain, Yoncalla
and Cottage Grove. 
Carol is survived by her son
Woody Wommack, of Decatur,
Ga., her daughter Wendi Wom-
mack of Cottage Grove and her
grandchildren Nefeli Wommack
and Rylan Jenkins, as well as two
brothers, John Rivera of Portland
and Carmen Rivera of Ellenton,
Fla.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Vaughn, as well as
her older sisters Esther Falco and
Gina DelVecchio and her older
brother Tony Rivera. 
In lieu of fl owers, Carol has
asked for donations to be made to
her grandchildren’s college funds
and can be sent to 45 South M
Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. 
A memorial service will be
held at a later date.
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Donald Kokko
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caregiving role and other
Public invited for ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Mary Maxine Jones Atwood
Mary Maxine Jones Atwood,
92, of Cottage Grove, Oregon
passed away October 3, 2021.
Mary was born Floyd and Kitty
(Brumbaugh) Jones February 25,
1929 in Cottage Grove. Aft er high
school Mary married Darrell At-
wood July 4, 1952 in Reno, Neva-
6:30 p.m.
Some of the key bene-
fits of attending a support
group include: ongoing ed-
ucation about Alzheimer’s
and other dementia, learn-
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sources, improving coping
skills and gaining a sense
of control over individual
situations.
Donald Kokko, of Creswell,
Oregon, fought a brave battle
with cancer and passed away
on October 4, 2021, while in
hospice care in his home at
the age of 71. He was born
February 28, 1950, in Fort
Bragg, California, the son of
late Earnest Kokko and raised
by his mother Lois (Th omas)
and Donald Cook, also de-
ceased. He is the second of
four siblings whom he loved
very much.
He leaves behind his three
sons, Troy, and daughter-in-
law Karen of Gilchrist; Danny
and daughter-in-law Con-
nie of Cottage Grove; Eric of
Gilchrist; his brother Kenny of
Utah; his sister Suzy of Gresh-
am; his brother Billy of Cali-
fornia; his youngest brother,
David of Florence; four won-
derful grandkids Cole, Tricia,
Th ane and Trey; and his de-
lightful great-grandkids Mar-
tin, Erick, Fernando, Victor,
Caitlin, Shae, and Wyatt.
Donald was a 1968 grad-
uate of Quincy High School
in Quincy, California. He
continued his education at
Sacramento City College be-
fore he was draft ed into the
Army and sent to Germany. 
When he completed his ser-
vice to his country, he took
a job with Bohemia Lumber
Company doing road main-
tenance.  Th at job experience
led him to his career in road
maintenance with the Bureau
of Land Management--a job
he enjoyed because it was
outdoors which was exactly
where he liked to be.  
Don loved the outdoors
especially if he could spend
time there with his kids and
grandkids.  In his element, he
would teach hunting, hunter
safety, how to dress out an ani-
mal, fi shing, and the fi ne art of
camping.  Don was a mentor
to many kids.  
Don met Melba Langham
at the grocery store where
she worked.  He would make
a trip to the store every night. 
His persistence earned him an
invite to Th anksgiving dinner
with Melba and her family. 
He married Melba in 1975 at
Walker Church by a Catholic
priest during Bohemia Min-
ing Days. Don and Melba
loved watching high school
sports and it did not matter
who was playing or where. 
Don’s life will be celebrated
at 11:00 am on Saturday, Oc-
tober 16, 2021, at the Dorena
Grange, 34360 Row River
Road, Cottage Grove, Oregon
with time to share memo-
ries over lunch immediately
following.  Mass will be held
at 10:00 am, Monday, Octo-
ber 18, 2021, at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help, 1025 North
19th Street in Cottage Grove. 
Private family inurnment to
follow at Comstock Cemetery
in Curtin, Oregon. In lieu of
fl owers, donations may be
made to the Creswell Athletics
Department: 33390 Niblock
Lane, Creswell, OR 97426.
Arrangements by Smith-
Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in
Cottage Grove.