The AARP Tax Help program  will be completing  your taxes at Holy Name  Catholic Church, 50 N.  Dean Street in Coquille. We  will be open on Tuesday  March 24 and 31, and April  4 and 14 from 12 PM to 3  PM. We will also be open  on Saturday April 4 from 10  AM to noon to accommodate  people who can not  come in on Tuesdays.

The  AARP Tax program is free  of charge for all.  To use the service bring  your Social Security  Number, Photo ID, last  years tax return and all 2008  tax information (wage and  interest statements, social  security and pension information,  property taxes, medical  expenses paid, etc.).  You must have the exact  amount of the 2008  Stimulus Payment received.  If you do not have the information  available, you need  to call 1-800-829-1040 or  go to Web Site www.irs.gov.

Even though you do not  have enough Itemized  Deductions you can claim  your Real Estate Taxes up to  $1,000 (joint) or $500 single.  You need to bring this  information. Medical miles  and Business miles need to  be divided between January  1, 2008 and June 30, 2008,  and July 1, 2008 and  December 31, 2008. All  returns for both Federal and  State will be filed electronically.  If a Joint Return is  being prepared, both parties  must sign an E-file document.

It is not too early to be  thinking about Coquille’s  Gay 90’s Celebration! This  year the Coquille Chamber  of Commerce is reinstating  the Costume Contest. There  will be two contests; one for  the business owners and one  for the general public.

The  judging for the businesses  will be held on Friday, June  5th and the contest for the  public will be held on  Saturday, June 6th, 2009.  Prizes will be awarded. To  enter the contest, just pick up  an entry form at the Chamber  office.  The costume must be in  the style of the Gay 90’s era.  You can make your own,  shop at second hand stores,  or go on line for ideas.  Authenticity counts.  For more information, call  the Chamber office at 396-  3414.

Marion Sachet
June 14, 1915 – March 22, 2009

Marion Sachet, 93, of  Albany, died Sunday at his  home.

Marion was born in  Hartford, Arkansas to  Antonio and Ester  (Brandalese) Sachet. He  moved to the Coquille area  as a child and received his  schooling there. He was in  the Navy during WWII.  In 1959 he moved to  Scio. July 5, 1963 he married  Carol Betty Schmidt  and they moved to Albany,  where he had lived since.  After his retirement, he and  his wife traveled “South”  for many winters.  He loved gardening, hunting,  and was an avid rockhound.  Most recently he  enjoyed dancing and playing  Bingo at the Eagles.

Marion is survived by his  children, Yvonne Huson of  Bend, Terry Sachet of  Albany, Dennis Sachet of  Phoenix, Arizona, Teresa  Hart of Lynnwood,  Washington, Lisa Morton of  Albany, John Thomas of  Albany, and Mike Thomas  of Albany; 12 grandchildren,  and 11 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death  by both of his parents; his  wife; brothers Frank, Albert,  and Joe; and sisters Mary,  Isabella, Egidia, Violetta,  and Elsie.  Viewing will be from 5 to  8 p.m. Thursday at Fisher  Funeral Home. Funeral  services will be at 11 a.m.  Friday at the Faith Lutheran  Church in Albany .  Memorial contributions  may be made to Faith  Lutheran Quilters in care of  Fisher Funeral Home, 306  Washington St. SW, Albany,  OR 97321.

Marilyn Elizabeth Stockdale
July 12, 1930 - March 23, 2009

Marilyn Stockdale entered  into rest March 23, 2009  after a long illness. She was  78 years old. Marilyn was  born in Waterloo, Iowa to  parents William and Margo  Searcy on July 12, 1930.

Marilyn is survived by her  husband, Douglas  Stockdale, sister Toni  Bautista, Fort Worth, TX.,  daughter Linda Jordan,  Portland, OR., four sons,  Terry Quarles Chattanooga,  TN., Steven Gayhart  Hinckley, IL., Dale Gayhart  Columbus, OH., Robert  Gayhart Coquille, OR. Mrs.  Stokdale has 14  Grandchildren and 15 Great-  Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her  brother, William Searcy, and  three sisters, Arlene  Wentworth, Carolyn Overby,  and Yvonne Webb.  A private service will be  held at her residence. All  who loved loved Marilyn  will miss her beautiful spirit.

Preston Monroe Swindall
September 10, 1917 – March 20, 2009

Preston Monroe Swindall,  91, of Coquille died March  20, 2009.

A memorial service  was held Friday, March  27th at 1 p.m. at St. James  Episcopal Church in  Coquille.  Monroe was born  September 10, 1917 in a  logging camp near Coquille  to “Pressie” and Leona  (Lane) Swindall. He was a  lifelong resident of Coquille,  graduating from Coquille  High School in 1936. He  married Mary Edna Lorenz  December 30, 1937.  He was employed many  years by Purkey Furniture in  Coquille as a carpet layer.

In later years he become  self-employed, laying floor  coverings and counter tops.  He and his son operated the  Coquille LaundroMac until  the mid 1990’s.  His survivors include his  children and their spouses,  Barbara and OJ Endicott,  Michael and Cindy  Swindall; five grandchildren,  Allison, Michelle,  Matthew, Sarah and Scott;  eight great grandchildren  and six great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death  by his wife, his parents and  sister, Virginia Kyhn.  Memorial donations may  be made to South Coast  Hospice, 1620 Thompson  Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420  Arrangements are under  the direction of Myrtle  Grove Funeral Service, 396-  3158.

Norman Alvin Butts
June 28, 1935 - March 22, 2009

A funeral service was held  for Norman Butts, 73, of  Myrtle Point, on Saturday,  March 28th, at the Church  of Jesus Christ of Later-day  Saints in Coquille. Interment  was held at the Catching  Creek Cemetery in Myrtle  Point.  Norman Alvin Butts was  born June June 25, 1935, at  Hillsboro, to Randolph  Douglas and May Ruth  (Johnson) Butts. He died  March 22, 2009, in Coos  Bay.

Norm left school early to  help support his brothers  and sisters. He started, at a  very young age, working in  and around logging camps  from Oregon to California.  He worked many positions  in the timber, sawmill,  heavy equipment and construction  industry. Norm  was the youngest worker on  the Folsom Dam in  California in the early  1950’s. He was married to  Corinna Rogers in 1956.  They had three children and  were divorced in 1980. He  married Gunta Bernhards on  September 1, 1981, in  Payson, Utah.  He was active in all the  many communities he lived  in.

He volunteered for local  fire fighting and search and  rescue teams. He led groups  in restoration projects of  historical buildings in  Oregon and Utah. He also  established an annual reenactment  of the Pony Express  rides in Utah. He agitated to  improve access for those  with physical challenges.  He loved reading history  and scriptures and enjoyed  sharing his knowledge with  anyone who was interested.  He will be remembered as  an avid and colorful storyteller,  enthralling people  with his tales and his  delightful sense of humor.  Norm became a member  of the Church of Jesus  Christ of Latter-day Saints  in 1974.

His faith played an  important part in keeping  his cheerful and positive  attitude through the joys and  hardships of his life. His  generous heart and steadfast  spirit carried him through  the many adversities that  came his way. He was one  of a kind and will be truly  missed by all who knew and  loved him.  Norm is survived by his  wife, Gunta of Myrtle Point;  sons, Randy Butts of Cortez,  Colo., Timothy Butts and  Leah Morono of Talent;  daughter, Sandra and Ray  Ball of Eagle Point; grandchildren,  Bryan Rinebolt,  Leann Bennett, Cassandra  Bennett, Kristy Ball, Carol  Morono and Sadie Butts;  great-grandchildren, Grace  Ann and Lou Pierard, Cierra  Steensland and Addison Ann  Tappin; and brothers, Keith  Butts of Placerville, Calif.,  and David Butts of Gold  Hill. He also leaves an  extended family and many  loving friends.

He was preceded in death  by his parents; his sisters,  Ruth, Phyllis and Nancy;  and his brothers, Ray and  Loren.  The family suggests  memorial contributions to  the Christopher and Dana  Reeve Foundation,  www.christopherreeve.org.  Arrangements are under  the direction of Nelson’s  Bay Area