COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 15, 2015
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
London School
Kindergarten
Round Up
Small town springs
to action to help
injured pet
“
Cottage Grove’s visitor
center enjoys helping resi-
dents and tourists discover our
beautiful area’s seven covered
bridges, lakes, rivers, hiking and
biking trails, restaurants, hotels
and wineries, etc.,” said the
Chamber of Commerce’s Ex-
ecutive Director, Travis Palmer.
“When asked for help our vol-
unteers do whatever is possible,
and they receive some unusual
requests!
This spring, we were called
by a woman who was desperate-
ly trying to reach the vet clinic
for a pet emergency, but their
phone line was not working so
she called us for help.
Our volunteer, Suzy Kanich,
answered the call. The pet’s
owner, only identifi ed as Lin-
da, frantically asked, “Do you
know if the vet clinic has an-
other phone number or anyone
who can help fi nd one?” Suzy
promised to help and began
calling around town until she
connected with Gail, co-owner
of the Bookmine.
Gail promptly closed her and
her sister, Birdie’s, store and
drove to the vet clinic to relay
Linda’s message. They then
phoned Linda, who rushed her
injured pet in to the clinic.”
“When my eight-year-old cat,
Biscuit, arrived home after an
unexplained week absence, she
was weak and thin. She couldn’t
eat or drink and she made a
Selfi e by Linda and Biscuit
Linda discovered it “takes a village” to save a pet! Bis-
cuit and Linda want to thank Cottage Grove’s loving and
caring people.
smacking lip noise, like my
Grandma did when she left her
teeth out. I was not sure Bis-
cuit would last the night without
medical intervention.
I desperately tried phoning
Forest Valley Vet Clinic, but their
phones were not working. I also
called a few other businesses to
see how far reaching the phone
problem extended. Being a
strong supporter of the Cottage
Grove Chamber of Commerce, I
called them for help. I identifi ed
myself as Linda and said that I
was urgently trying to reach the
vet clinic with a pet emergency.
The volunteer, Suzy, respond-
ed, “Let me work on it and I’ll
call you back”. Now I know
Cottage Grove is a small town,
but what happened next was, to
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my way of thinking, unbeliev-
able!
After several failed attempts
to fi nd an alternative number
for the clinic, Suzy called Gail
at the Bookmine, who promptly
closed her store in the middle of
the day! Gail then drove to the
vet clinic to relay my distress
call. They immediately con-
tacted me and I rushed Biscuit
to the clinic.
The vet discovered that Biscuit
was missing a front tooth, which
had dangerously abscessed, and
she also had a cracked tooth.
Biscuit spent the better part of
a week in their ICU, ‘Important
Cat Unit’. Due to her weakened
condition, they kept her, watch-
ing and waiting, for her to sta-
bilize. Luckily, she gained four
ounces and her blood work im-
proved. My ‘sweet’ Biscuit is
one tough ‘cookie’ who is well
on her road to recovery. Our
best guess of how she sustained
her injuries was that a deer had
kicked her in the mouth. Ouch!
I believe that when you adopt
a pet you take them for life,
good or bad. I have four res-
cue cats, each with their own
purrs-onalities and habits and
wouldn’t change them for, well,
no…not for anything. They are
family, and most families come
with odd idiosyncracies.
Thank you to Suzy, the Cham-
ber, and Gail who went above
and beyond the call of duty. All
they knew was that a pet was
in distress and needed help.
Neither knew that I am Linda
Schmale, Past President of the
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of
Commerce! They would have
reacted the same no matter who
was on the other end of that call.
I will never forget them and
their eagerness to help. I wish
to bestow on them an offi cial
“Hug” of thanks!
Surprisingly, Biscuit and I met
Gail on a return vet visit while
she was picking up one of her
pets. So I formally introduced
them. Small world! Our small
town has great benefi ts!”
“In our community of 9,850
residents, each member is im-
portant,” adds Travis. “Book-
mine owners and sisters, Gail
and Birdie, opened their unique
store in 1975 after graduating
from college. Their quaint and
friendly store has been a down-
town centerpiece for four de-
cades. As residents, we need to
support and care for our neigh-
bor owned businesses because
they care for us - in ways that
few people could ever imagine.
What we support supports us,
and shopping locally also saves
a gasoline-investment trip to
Eugene!”
TIPS
“After a missing pet returns
home,” said Linda, “inspect
them for paws-ible injuries and
watch for subtle changes in their
usual habits. Do your other pets
treat them differently? Animals
are sensitive to changes in those
around them. Watch, listen and
act accordingly to help.”
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Cemetery assn. to
meet
The Sears Cemetery Associa-
tion will hold its annual meeting
Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral
Chapel in Cottage Grove. All lot
owners and interested persons
are welcome to attend.
Beds for rent
The Bohemia School Com-
munity Garden has raised gar-
den beds for rent. These are
four-foot by 10-foot beds that
are equipped with drip irriga-
tion on timers. Fresh compost
has been added this year. A deer
fence protects the gardens. The
cost is $15 per bed per year, and
those interested can call Su-
zanne at 541-505-2163.
Choir concert
The University of Oregon
Chamber Choir will give a con-
cert at St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Church on Sunday, April 19, at
3 pm with a program of sacred
and secular music, both old and
new. The concert is free, but
there will be a free-will offering
to help with the choir’s expens-
es when they go to a festival in
Germany. A reception will fol-
low in the parish hall.
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Area students and parents ex-
pected to enter school this fall
are invited to London School's
Kindergarten Round-up on
Wednesday, April 22 from 4:45-
5:30 p.m.
As a K-8 school, London fo-
cuses on hands on learning in a
family centered environment.
The school has openings next
year in its middle-school Class-
room as well.
The Round-up offers a chance
to meet school staff, tour the
campus and stay after registra-
tion to be a part of Title 1 Sci-
ence Fair Family Night.
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Lumineers (no prep veneers as seen on TV)
Caleb Huegel, Chairman of
the Oregon Federation of Col-
lege Republicans, will be speak-
ing at the next meeting of the
Cottage Grove 912 Project on
Monday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.
at Stacy’s Covered Bridge Res-
taurant, 401 E Main.
Sunshine sale
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The third annual Sunshine
Club Community Yard Sale will
be held on Saturday, May 2.
There’s space available adjacent
to the Bazaar that will be held
that same day—or participants
can just have their own sales
at their own places and be part
of the Community Sale. Those
interested can contact Linda
Sexton for more information at
541-946-1750.
The twice-annual Sunshine
Club Bazaar takes place all day
May 2. Both the Bazaar and
Community Yard Sale are held
near the little white church in
Dorena, Row River Christian
Fellowship.
‘Proof’ auditions
Cottage Theatre will hold
auditions for David Auburn’s
2001 Pulitzer prize-winning
play “Proof” on Monday, April
27 and Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30
p.m. rather than the previously
scheduled date of Sunday, April
26. Auditions will be held at the
theatre, located at 700 Village
Drive in Cottage Grove. This
story of love, genius and insta-
bility is the third production of
Cottage Theatre’s 2015 season.
A small cast of two men and
two women is needed for this
production directed by Alan
Beck. “Proof” will run for 11
performances from June 12-
June 28.
These auditions are open to
any interested actors and no ap-
pointment is necessary.
Welch book
signing
Local author, speaker and
award-winning
columnist
Bob Welch will be at Cottage
Theatre Friday, April 17 auto-
graphing copies of his latest
book, “52 Little Lessons from
Les Misérables,” before Cottage
Theatre’s 8 p.m. performance
of Boubil and Schönbergs Tony
award-winning musical “Les
Misérables.”
In his most recent published
work, “ . . . Welch walks read-
ers through Victor Hugo’s mas-
terpiece, extracting dozens of
uniquely spiritual refl ections
from this enduring portrait of
poverty, social injustice, mercy,
and redemption,” according to
the book’s jacket.
Square dance
party
The Boots and Sandals Square
Dance Club is celebrating its
62nd birthday with a dance and
potluck at the London Grange,
72746 London Rd., on Sunday,
April 19. PreRounds begin at 2
p.m. with Squares at 2:30 p.m.
Lenny Ludiker will be Caller
and Neil Koozer will be Cuer.
Admission is $5 at the door. The
potluck will be at 5 p.m. and
guests are asked to bring a dish
to share. Square-dance attire is
admired but not required. There
will be easy mainstream, split
the pot, door prizes and cake
and ice cream provided. For
more information, call Elaine at
503-320-1255 or Abby at 541-
914-6197.
W orship D irectory
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
www.cgbible.org
Cottage Grove Faith Center
33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851
Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet
www.cg4.tv
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
www.cgpresbynews.com
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
trinitylutherancottagegrove.com
United Methodist Church
334 Washington • 541-942-3033
Pastor:Jerry Steele
Worship: 10:00am
Adult & Sunday School: 9:00am
Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids Free)
Mon. 5-6:30pm
cottagegroveumc.org
“VICTORY” Country Church
913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913
Pastor: Barbara Dockery
Worship Service: 10:00am
Message:
11:00am
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contact the
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at 541-942-3325.