2A | DECEMBER 30, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
On The Record
As COVID surge
looms, hospital
systems urge
vaccination
Current
projections
predict a significant spike
in COVID-19 infections
and hospitalizations driv-
en by the Omicron vari-
ant beginning mid-Janu-
ary and likely peaking in
February.
Although
Omicron
may cause a less severe
illness, it is significantly
more transmissible: The
spike in hospitalizations
is projected to two to
three times the Septem-
ber peak driven by the
Delta variant – from a
high of 1,200 patients in
hospitals in September to
2,000 to 3,000 hospital-
izations from Omicron.
Kaiser
Permanente,
Legacy Health, OHSU,
PeaceHealth and Provi-
dence health systems are
reminding the public that
it is not too late to take
action and are asking ev-
eryone to get fully vacci-
nated, including a boost-
er if eligible, wear masks,
and avoid large indoor
gatherings this holiday
season.
“We know our dedicat-
ed teams will once again
do all they can to care for
patients,” stated Peace-
Health in a press release.
“But, after nearly two
years of fighting this pan-
demic, our nurses and
doctors are exhausted.
Clinical staff and hospital
beds are in short supply
in all of our hospitals.
A significant increase
in COVID-19 infection
and hospitalizations in
Oregon and Southwest
Washington will create
delays in emergency de-
partment care for some
patients and additional
delays for surgeries, due
to the lack of an available
staffed bed.”
The Omicron variant
has been infecting some
people who are already
vaccinated and the Cen-
ters for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC)
has confirmed that ful-
ly vaccinated people can
spread the variant, but
medical authorities re-
port that people who are
fully vaccinated and re-
ceived a booster shot are
less likely to be infected
and much less likely to
have a severe illness and
hospitalization.
Go to getvaccinated.or-
egon.gov for information.
POLICE LOG
Dec. 21
• Graffiti was report-
ed on private proper-
ties the 500 block of
Kathleen Drive and on
the 500 block of Grant
Avenue.
Homeown-
ers were advised of the
graffiti.
• Theft of approxi-
mately $580-worth of
property was report-
ed on the 400 block of
Holly Avenue.
• A non-injury ve-
hicle
traffic
crash
occurred at E Main
Street and Gateway
Boulevard. Both vehi-
cles were towed due to
damage.
cited in lieu of custo-
dy regarding two out-
standing warrants.
Dec. 23
• Officers and South
Lane medics respond-
ed to a motor vehicle
accident at Highway 99
and Abbott Lane with
a possible injury in-
volved.
• An individual was
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Dec. 25
• An individual was
cited in lieu of custody
regarding three out-
standing warrants.
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Brown declares State of Emergency
over severe winter weather
SALEM, Ore. — Gov-
ernor Kate Brown on
Dec. 23 declared a state
of emergency lasting
through Jan. 3 due to
projected severe winter
weather across the state.
The weather is expect-
ed to bring heavy snow
and sustained tempera-
tures below freezing, re-
sulting in critical trans-
portation failures and
disruptions to power
and communications in-
frastructure.
“Our state has experi-
enced a number of cli-
mate-related emergen-
cies this year, and with
another coming, I urge
all Oregonians to make
a plan with your family
now and be prepared,”
said Gov. Brown. “I am
directing state agen-
cies to work proactively
with local emergency
management partners
to coordinate on com-
munications for emer-
gency services, such as
warming centers. Winter
storms mean increased
risk for those traveling
as well as those staying
home for the holidays.
Check on your neigh-
bors and loved ones
when you can do so
safely. If road conditions
worsen, please help our
first responders by stay-
ing home when possi-
ble.”
Pursuant to ORS
401.165, Gov. Brown
determined a poten-
tial threat to life, safety,
property, and significant
damage to infrastructure
exists due to severe win-
ter weather across Ore-
gon.
The National Weather
Service has issued multi-
ple winter storm watch-
es, warnings, and win-
ter weather advisories
throughout the state.
The governor’s dec-
laration authorizes the
Oregon Office of Emer-
gency
Management
(OEM) to activate state
resources and to utilize
personnel, equipment,
and facilities from other
state agencies in order to
respond to or mitigate
the effects of the weather
emergency.
In addition, the Or-
egon National Guard,
Oregon State Police,
Oregon Department of
Transportation, Oregon
Department of Human
Services, and the Ore-
gon Public Utility Com-
DEATH NOTICES
LOCKARD - Michelle
Marie Lockard, 50, of
Cottage Grove, died De-
cember 20, 2021. Arrange-
ments by Sunset Hills
Funeral Home, Cremato-
rium & Cemetery.
CONN - Haruko Nai-
to Conn, 92, of Cottage
Grove passed away De-
cember 23, 2021. Ar-
rangements in the care of
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral
Chapel and Crematorium.
BLAKELY—Kelly Ann
Blakely, 53, of Eugene,
died December 18, 2021.
Arrangements by Sunset
Hills Funeral Home, Cre-
matorium & Cemetery.
Mitchell - Terrance
Mitchell, 40 years old of
Eugene. Died December
24, 2021. Arrangements
by Sunset Hills Funeral
Home Crematorium and
Cemetery in Eugene.
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mission and other state
agencies are directed to
provide any assistance as
requested by OEM that
is deemed necessary to
assist in the response.
David R Cooper
1929-2021
David R Cooper, 92, passed
away Friday, December 17th,
at his home with family around
him. He put up a good fi ght
against Leukemia for more
than a year. David was born the
ninth child of David and Alma
Cooper in Beaver County,
Oklahoma, on July 1st, 1929.
He was preceded in death
by his parents and brothers
and sisters. He is survived by
his wife of 72 years, Dorothy,
and children Dave Cooper Jr.
(Sherri), Melvin Cooper (Jo-
donna), Darlene Hurd (Gail),
Rodney Cooper (Kristy), Ste-
ven Cooper (Wendy), Bonnie
Morgan, and Margaret Mc-
Donald (KC), along with 19
grandchildren (and spouses),
37 great grandchildren (and
spouses), and 5 great-great
grandchildren, with more ba-
bies on the way.
David was a timberman. He
started as a bucker for John
Woolley at the age of 18. Later
he became a timber faller un-
til retirement from Woolley
Enterprises. He loved the out-
doors and was a great hunter,
killing his fi rst elk in 1949.
Since then, we have lost count!
David loved to take his family
fi shing. Many weekends were
spent at the high lakes. His
enjoyment was to teach his
children (and their friends) to
hunt, fi sh, and take care of the
land.
David went to school in
Drain and Elkton. He was a
member of the National Guard
in Cottage Grove for several
years.
Baseball was a sport that he
excelled in, and he coached
summer league baseball from
the time Dave started peewees
until Steve fi nished majors,
oft en taking off his cork boots
at the fi eld. David also ran the
chains for the North Douglas
High football teams for over
30 years. He and his family at-
tended all (or as many as possi-
ble) sport events of their chil-
dren. A visitation will be held
January 8, 2021 at the Church
of Christ in Drain at 9:00 AM
with funeral service and re-
ception to follow at 10:00 AM.
Interment at East Drain City
Cemetery. Arrangements in
the care of Smith-Lund-Mills
Funeral Chapel.
Paul Andrew Martin
1948-2021
Paul Andrew Martin was
born on September 8th, 1948
and passed on December 17th,
2021. Paul is survived by sister
Carol Little of Cottage Grove,
sister Mary (Chris) Miller of
St. Helens, Oregon, son Jack
(Deanna) Martin of Lawrence,
Kansas, son Craig (Jessica)
Martin of Ottowa, Kansas,
daughter Christina (Jesse) See-
to of Cottage Grove, grandson
Tyler Wells, granddaughter
Makenzie Wells, grandson
Brayden Wells, Niece Diana
Dorris, nieces, nephews, great
grandchildren and others. Paul
was born, raised and lived his
life in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
In addition to being loved by
his family, he was a valuable
part of his community. Out
of high school, Paul began his
career at Bohemia Mill. He en-
listed in the Army and served
in Vietnam. Paul received
commendations; with dili-
gence, determination, loyalty,
initiative, and perseverance,
he led others to accomplish
maximum achievements with
distinct credit. Aft er Vietnam,
Paul returned to the mill until
retirement. Upon retirement,
Paul brought 3 new business-
es to the community. Paul
owned and operated PM Tax
Service, CG Classic Taxi, and
CG Historical Guns. Paul was
an avid collector of Star Trek
and Guns, receiving public rec-
ognition for both. In addition,
Paul received the HERO award
from the Portland Trailblazers.
He was given this award for his
years of playing Santa Claus in
the community, schools and for
families who had children with
Muscular Dystrophy in honor
of his son Shawn. Paul will be
missed by us all, loved and not
forgotten. Th e family will host
a Celebration of Life, the date is
to be determined. If you would
like to join us or share anything
with his family, please contact
541-285-3236. Arrangements
in the care of Smith Lund Mills
Funeral Chapel and Cremato-
rium.
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