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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL July 29, 2015 Yurts, or Geers, are the main form of housing for many in Mongolia. Toemmes on Mongolia: 'Things are different here' C ottage Grove’s resident world travel- er recently returned from Mongolia, and the trip has given him a new outlook. When not at home, Steve Toemmes trav- els to far-fl ung destinations not frequented by the average tourist. Recently, the Sen- tinel has reported on Toemmes’ visits to Norway, Greenland and Antarctica, among other locales. A recent trip to Mongolia, however, had a profound impact on To- emmes, as he himself writes: Having just spent three weeks in Mongo- lia I came away with a unique perspective on life. After traveling the world, I came away with the belief that after everything goes to hell in the world, there will always be Mongolia. The people of Mongolia can document their history from the Stone Age to the present day. They threw off the chains of domination by the Manchu in 1911, achieved full independence from China in 1921 and fi nally, from Russian domination in 1990. They are a proud people, but very hospitable and warm. They were seriously amused at my love for animals. Not know- 11A ing who I was, we were always invited into their Gers (pronounced geers) or yurts, for Yak butter tea, various homemade cheeses and cookies. We exchanged gifts and heart- felt emotion. The children competed to be photographed. Every person was treasured, from the young boy who loved to care for infants to the aged who had not only the patina of experience but wisdom that they happily passed on. I traveled with a native guide and driv- er through southern, central and northern Mongolia. My guide Chimgee was well versed in English and history. She holds a Masters in Mongolian studies. Her dream is to stop the fl ight of youth from their nomadic family life for service jobs in the city. She wants to do this by educat- ing them in local history and become tour guides for their native provinces. The varied terrain, dynamic weather, and wide-open skies entranced me. I am already booked for a more extensive tour next year. I would encourage people to for- go the usual travel destinations and experi- ence a true life-changing destination. PROBLEMS UNDERSTANDING SPEECH? The people of Mongolia are warm and friendly. Domesticated reindeer herds are common in the northern part of Mongolia. Please give us a call for a hearing evaluation to see if we can help. Celebrating 20 years of providing the best customer service in the business. Grant Gording, BC-HIS Board Certifi ed in Hearing Instrument Sciences FREE Hearing Screenings FREE Hearing Aid Checks & Cleanings Just call to schedule an appointment! Grant's Hearing Centers www.grantshearing.com Cottage Grove 1498 E. Main Street 541-942-8444 Despite its harsh conditions, life manages to thrive in the Gobi Desert. Actual Spectrum Residents Life with ... convenience Simplify your daily routine with amenities right outside your door. • Anytime dining - Enjoy three meals per day in our dining room that is open from 7am-7pm, (except on Sundays, we serve Sunday Brunch only) • Washer & dryer in every apartment • Wellness Center with state-of-the-art Technogym ® equipment • Studio, one, and two bedroom apartments with large, walk-in closets • Unique activities and classes offered 541.378.4332 2951 Coburg Road • Eugene, OR 97408 CrescentParkSeniorLiving.com Half mile north of the Beltline on Coburg Road Find Local Businesses. ,QWURGXFLQJWKHQHZHVWZD\WR´QGWKH Find Local Businesses. businesses that mean the most to you. ,QWURGXFLQJWKHQHZHVWZD\WR´QGWKH businesses that mean the most to you. www.shoppelocal.biz www.shoppelocal.biz Find GREAT MONEY SAVING COUPONS from local businesses Cottage Grove Sentinel $2,000 off community fee waived* *Move-in by 7/31/15 A SPECTRUM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Shoppe™ is a trademark of News Media Corp.
