6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 11, 2015
Local couple surprises
guests with wedding
BY JON STINNETT
The Cottage Grove Sentinel
O
ut-of-town family and
friends of Cottage Grove’s
Amber Southey and Phil Miller
met at Stacy’s Covered Bridge
Restaurant on Saturday to make
plans for the couple’s July wed-
ding. Little did the guests know,
however, just how far the plans
had already progressed.
Southey said 24 of her and her
husband’s closest friends and fam-
ily came to Stacy’s, with but a few
in attendance aware of the actual
reason for their meeting. After
everyone had arrived, Stacy’s bar
manager Tyler Bolton, a friend of
the couple, read the day’s dinner
specials, then revealed a huge sur-
prise.
“Also you all are here for a wed-
ding!” Bolton told the shocked
crowd, which then proceeded to
serve as witnesses for what South-
ey (now Amber Miller) called a
“short, hilarious ceremony.”
“It was a new one for me, for
sure,” Bolton said of the ceremo-
ny, one of a dozen or so he’s per-
formed free-of-charge for friends
over the last decade. “It was hi-
larious to see the reactions of
people who must have wondered,
‘Why is the bartender saying these
things?’”
Bolton said that perhaps the
most challenging aspect of the
surprise ceremony was keeping it
under wraps for three weeks.
courtesy photo
For the newly married Millers,
Tyler
Bolton
conducts
a
surprise
wedding
ceremony
for
Amber
the surprise came about as a way
and
Phil
Miller,
who
exchanged
Ring
Pops
after
reciting
their
vows.
to affordably bring family from
out-of-town to their wedding.
earlier in the day when we did the work together during a zombie
“We knew we had to get every- practice run. When Tyler made the apocalypse and welcome their
one in one place to set a date, and reveal I got to pull them out of the respective dogs into their new
a lot of our family had yet to meet vase; it was almost too perfect,” family. Phil Miller’s father also
each other,” Amber Miller wrote Miller wrote. “We were already broke tradition by giving his son
via email. Guests who already had wearing our rings, so Tyler had away during the ceremony. Bolton
plans for the day were let in on the us exchange Ring Pops. There is called the event a “shock and awe”
secret to ensure their attendance, more laughter than tears in the wedding.
and a vase of fl owers provided the video; everyone was so happy.”
Now, the ceremony planned for
bride’s bouquet.
Bolton said he had fun craft- July has transitioned into a recep-
“I brought a couple of vases full ing the ceremony, which included tion for the happy couple.
of daffodils down to the restaurant promises that the couple would
Local nursery plans
grand re-opening
March 22
T
he owners of Fern Hill Nursery, a local community
business, announced this week the grand re-opening
of their businses on Sunday, March 22. Founder Devon
Bonady has teamed up with her husband, Brian Basor, in
an attempt to reinvigorate the permaculture nursery as a
family business.
Bonady’s experience with fruiting shrubs and perennial
vegetables is now paired with Basor’s expertise in botany,
native plant communities and organic nursery production.
The Nursery still offers the many edible, medicinal, and
native plants it sold previously, Bonady said, as well as
new species and varieties.
In 2015, their selection includes perennial vegetables,
native wildfl owers, medicinal and culinary herbs, berry
bushes, and more. They propagate their own plants from
the land at Fern Hill Botanical Sanctuary. All plants are
grown without the use of synthetics and with the best of
care for healthy, vigorous growth.
The open house and plant dale at Fern Hill Nursery
and Botanical Sanctuary is open to the public on Sunday,
March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fern Hill Nursery and Botanical Sanctuary also sells
plants at the Saturday Lane County Farmers Market on
8th and Oak in Eugene, at select plant sales, at on-site
open houses and by appointment. Its website at www.
fernhillnursery.com can provide more details.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Master Preserver
recruits sought
The OSU Extension Service
in Lane County is accepting
applications for the 2015 Mas-
ter Food Preserver Volunteer
(MFP) Training Program, which
is starting its 35th year in Lane
County. The program trains and
certifi es volunteers in all areas
of food preservation including
food safety. The volunteers se-
lected into the program receive a
minimum of 40 hours of hands-
on training in food preservation,
safety and food storage.
The cost of the eight-week
training program is $175, which
includes the training, supplies,
and a resource notebook. This
year’s classes will be held on
Mondays from 9:30 a.m.–4
p.m. beginning from April 13
through June 8 at the Commu-
nity of Christ Church, 1485 Gil-
ham Road in Eugene.
LTD route review
In 2014, LTD gathered input
from employees, customers, and
the general public in developing
system improvements as part of
its Annual Route Review (ARR)
process. More than 2,000 com-
munity members gave input and
offered suggestions about what
they thought would make LTD’s
service better for the commu-
nity. Overwhelmingly, it was
said that more frequent service,
increased late night service, an
increase in how often the buses
come, adding limited airport
service, and adding back the
Student Transit Pass Program
were the top priorities. Based
on this input, LTD Service Plan-
ning staff has crafted a service
package that addresses many of
those requests, and LTD’s Board
of Directors will hold two pub-
lic hearings on proposed chang-
es before a fi nal decision on the
recommendations is made on
April 15. Everyone is encour-
aged to come to the public hear-
ings and offer their opinions and
suggestions on the proposed
changes: Wednesday, March
18, 5:30 p.m. – Eugene Library/
Bascom-Tykeson Room, 100 W.
10th Ave., Eugene and Monday,
April 6, 5:30 p.m. – Eugene Li-
brary/Bascom-Tykeson Room,
100 W. 10th Ave., Eugene.
School Daze
movie fest
Thirty-three movies from
throughout the United States
and six foreign countries have
been accepted for screening at
the fi rst annual School Daze
Movie Festival on Saturday,
March 21 at the Opal Center for
Arts and Education.
Student moviemakers are vy-
ing for $800 in prize money,
awarded to the top three winners
in two categories, under 18 and
over 18. The “under 18” screen-
ing will be from 4-6 pm, and the
“over 18” screening from 7-9
pm. Winners will be announced
after the screenings. Movies are
30 minutes or less in length.
In a unique twist, judging will
be done by audience members,
who will view and then score
movies using a point system.
Moviemakers from Oregon,
throughout America and around
the world submitted their work
for consideration. Students
are represented from 17 states,
as well as Argentina, Egypt,
France, India, Israel and the
United Kingdom.
Taylor-Lane Cem-
etery annual mtg.
Lane County is seeking moti-
vated candidates for Summer
Reading Spot Project interns.
Interns will coordinate and
market a neighborhood reading
group for young children for
10 weeks this summer. Other
responsibilities will include re-
cruiting and scheduling volun-
teers, assisting with corporate
book drives, organizing special
summer events and managing
the reading sites. United Way is
seeking interns for sites in Eu-
gene, Springfi eld, and the Cot-
tage Grove location at Bohemia
Elementary.
Those interested in a more
detailed description of this posi-
tion and learning how to apply
are asked to email the Summer
Reading Spots Coordinator,
Chandler Duff at cduff@united-
waylane.org.
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER
The Taylor-Lane Cemetery
Assoc. will hold its annual meet-
ing Monday night, March 16 at
7 p.m. at Smith Lund Mills Fu-
neral Chapel in Cottage Grove.
All lot owners and interested
persons are invited to attend.
Reading project
interns sought
Those who are looking for
some extra experience in pro-
gram coordination and volun-
teer management this summer
are advised that United Way of
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6th & Gibbs Church of Christ
195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822
Pastor: Aaron Earlywine
Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey
Services: 9am and 10:30am
Christian Education
Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade
www.6thandgibbs.com
Calvary Baptist Church
77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290
Pastor: Riley Hendricks
Sunday School: 9:45am
Worship: 11:00am
The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm
Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm
Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove
522 E Whitaker • 541-942-6842
Pastor: Jeff Smith
Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am
Wednesday Service 6:45 pm
Child Care 10:45am Service Only
Youth Group Bible Study:
Wed. 6:45 pm & Sat. 6 pm
www.cgcalvary.org
Center for Spiritual Living Cottage
Grove
700 Gibbs Ave (Community Center)
Rev. Bobby Lee
Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Info: 541-767-0182 (Mrs. “T”)
Church of Christ
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565
Sunday Service: 10:30am
Cottage Grove Bible Church
1200 East Quincy Avenue
541-942-4771
Pastor:Bob Singer
Worship 8:30am, 11am
Sunday School:9:45am
YouthGroup Mondays 6:30pm
AWANA age 3-8th Grade,
Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm
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Cottage Grove Faith Center
33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851
Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet
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Sunday Service: 9am and 11am
Full Childrenʼs Ministry available
Delight Valley
Church of Christ
33087 Saginaw Rd. East
541-942-7711
Pastor: Bob Friend
Two Services:
9am - Classic in the Chapel
10:30am - Contemporary in the
Auditorium
First Baptist Church
301 S 6th St 541-942-8242
Pastor: Steve Johnson
Sunday School: 9:30am
Worship: 11:00am
Come Worship with us
First Presbyterian Church
3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479
Pastor: Rev. Bruce Cameron
Worship: 10:00am
Sunday School: 10:00am
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Grove Community Church
77820 Mosby Creek Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
541-942-0123
Pastor: Bryan Parsons
Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Nursery: Infant - Pre-K
Kidʼs Church: K to 5th grade
Hope Fellowship
United Pentecostal Church
100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942-2061
Pastor: Dave Bragg
Worship: 11:00am Sunday
Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday
www.hopefellowshipupc.com
“FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE”
Living Faith Assembly
467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612
Pastor Rulon Combs
Sunday School All Ages 9am
Worship & Childrenʼs
Church 10:30 am
“The Bridge” Saturday Evening Service
6:00pm
Youth ABLAZE: Wednesday 6:30pm
Childrenʼs Breakout Class:
Wednesday 6:30pm
Non-Denominational
Church of Christ
1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-767-0447
Preachers: Tony Martin & Robert Evans
Sunday Bible Study:10:00am
Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm
www.pennoyeravecoc.com
Old Time Gospel Fellowship
103 S. 5th Street • 541-942-4999
Pastor: Herb Carson
Sunday Service: 10:00am
Sunday Bible Study: 6:00pm
We sing the old time hymns.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
and St. Philip Benizi
Catholic Churches
1025 N. 19th St.
541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712
Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J.
Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm
Sun. 10:30am
St. Philip Benizi, Creswell:
552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686
Sunday: 8:30am
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050
Rev. Lawrence Crumb
“Church with the fl ags.”
Worship: Sunday 10:30am
All Welcome
Seventh-day Adventist Church
820 South 10th Street
541-942-5213
Pastor: Kevin Miller
Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am
Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am
Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 6:45 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373
Pastor: James L. Markus
Sunday School &
Adult Education 9:15am
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur
5:00pm TLC Groups
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United Methodist Church
334 Washington • 541-942-3033
Pastor:Jerry Steele
Worship: 10:00am
Adult & Sunday School: 9:00am
Comm. Dinner (Adults $3, Kids Free)
Mon. 5-6:30pm
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“VICTORY” Country Church
Community Center Shepherd Room
700 East Gibbs • 541-942-5913
Pastor: Barbara Dockery
Worship Service: 10:00am
Message:
11:00am
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