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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL August 12, 2015 Surviving Together “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain “ I have always loved ani- mals,” said Sharon. “At home, I gently catch insects and release them outside. Outside, I ‘save’ worms by placing them into a garden after heavy rain washes them onto the sidewalk. I am allergic to cats, but I still have to pet them, resulting in hives and sneezing. And I enjoy a dog’s company more than a human’s. I never dreamt of marriage or children, only a sports car, a beautiful ocean view home... and a dog. As a young woman, my roommate’s Weimaraner, Jax- son, was gorgeous, high-strung, and when left alone...a terrorist! He ripped out our couch’s cush- ions’ stuffi ng. The living room looked like a feather bomb had exploded! He also once dug out all the dirt from my large pot- ted palm trees — and rolled in it — on our white carpeting! I adored Jaxson, but he had the attention span of a fl ea. While leash walking him, he spotted a neighbor’s dog and he ‘just had to say hello’. He ran across the road. I ran after him — right into an SUV. After nearly giving my life up for that crazy, unhurt dog, I was discharged from the hospital with only bumps and bruises. My boyfriend and I moved in together, and we decided to adopt a West Highland Terrier, Westie, because they are smart, peppy and friendly. It was ser- endipitous timing. I was doing a crossword and right next to it was an ad for Westie puppies! As we approached the pup- pies, we heard a symphony of eight six-week old puppies yip- ping and yapping. They were white and fl uffy; seven of them fell all over themselves to greet us. The puppy that we came for was busy digging in the dirt with his ball, and he was covered from head to toe in mud! To my surprise, when he was gen- tly put into a sink of water, he sat quietly, closed his eyes and totally relaxed as warm water sloshed around him — until he transformed into white again. That night, while trying to crate-train our little Hercules, he barked for hours. Worn out, we relented and lifted him onto the bed, where he promptly peed.” Apparently, Hercules had strong-armed the couple with the infamous Westie stubborn- ness, and from that night on he has slept on a ‘big’ bed. When Sharon’s human rela- tionship blew apart, like one of Jaxson’s feather cushions, she left with little more than the clothes on her back and Hercu- les. They moved into a studio apartment with nothing. “I didn’t care,” said Sharon. “The two of us were together and we were starting over. With Hercules by my side, when I was scared, lost, alone or un- sure, I felt comforted. When I was happy or dreaming of a brighter future, he was still by my side. His company, love, de- votion and affection guided me through the darkest times. Even though I was alone, I never felt lonely. He was and is a heartbeat at my feet. It doesn’t matter if I am gone for fi ve minutes or fi ve hours, Hercules’ greeting is always an exuberant, ‘You’re home! Thank Goodness! I’ve been waiting forever!!!’ When I started an interior de- sign company, Hercules was a staple at my side; at job sites, furniture stores, client’s homes, site meetings and the offi ce. Many of my staff bring their dogs to work too. But, Hercules is the only dog banned from one of the offi ces after he stole an employee’s sandwich and took off running — dragging the sandwich behind him! In his youth, Hercules swam, surfed, rough-housed with big dogs, chased balls, dug big holes and charmed everyone. Today, he is 15 years old, so we take our time and stroll. His ‘presents’ has introduced us to many human and canine friends, and our lives have come full circle. He is deaf, so we use sign language to communicate, but he mostly indicates what he wants with his deep-brown www.shoppelocal.biz Photo by Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Sharon and Hercules have an enviable love and bond that many never experience. Hercules, a deaf 15-year- old West Highland White Terrier, was voted the cutest of- fi ce dog. But the voting may have been biased, because Hercules is the boss’s dog! les on a wall, or slap a hand on the steps to alert them to feeding time, outside time, or bedtime. expressive eyes and I hear him with my heart. My dreams have come true. Today, I have a sports car, a beautiful home with a view of the water and a wonderful dog.” NEW ANIMAL TV SHOW! Kleenex warning! New TV show builds animal shelters for deserving communities! https://www.facebook.com/ AnimalHouseTV TIPS - It is cruel to startle a pet. Does your pet make you laugh? Tell us! angelscribe@msn.com - Pets know when you mock or laugh at them and it hurts their feelings. “Follow” Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ PetTipsandTales - Teach yourself and your pet basic sign language. Google: American Sign Language, ASL, for words as; bed, car, car ride, come, dinner, food, inside, lake, outside, sit, stay, toy, water etc.. Adopt Loving Pets www.PetFinder.com - Deaf pets respond to vibra- tion; tap out different “Morse code-like” combinations. For example: Tap your toes on the fl oor, knock your knuck- Humane Society for Neuter/ Spay Assistance Program. (541) 942-2789 Building Oregon website offers architectural photos of Oregon BY DANIEL MORET For the Sentinel A new mobile-friendly website developed by Oregon State University Libraries highlights the architecture of the Pacifi c North- west and offers a wealth of photos and information about historically signifi cant buildings in Oregon. Buildingoregon.org is a digital library that includes a collection of images of more than 5,000 cultural and historic properties. The site makes Oregon’s architectural heri- tage accessible on smart phones and tablets. “This grant project is a terrifi c ex- ample of ongoing collaboration be- tween Oregon State University and the University of Oregon,” said Faye A. Chadwell, Donald and Delpha Campbell University Librarian and OSU Press Director. “It leverages our respective strengths within each library to enhance access to impor- tant cultural content. “I am especially pleased with OSU’s development work on this project as we’ve created an open technical framework for other cul- tural heritage entities such as muse- ums, archives and presses to use to reach wider audiences.” OSU Libraries developed the website, which makes the Univer- sity of Oregon’s “Building Oregon: Architecture of Oregon and the Pa- cifi c Northwest” collection acces- sible to users on smart phones and other mobile devices. Building Or- egon uses a map-based interface to allow people to search for buildings by location and to retrieve related images and information. Many photos in the collection represent cultural heritage sites list- ed on the National Register of His- toric Places. The mobile website has potential to inform and inspire edu- cators, students, architecture buffs, historians and tourists. The development of the Build- ing Oregon website was supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services Technology Act and administered by the Oregon State Library. The open source code for this application is available via GitHub. Information about Oregon State University Libraries and Press and their collections can be found at osulibrary.oregonstate.edu. More information about the University of Oregon Libraries and their collec- tions can be found at library.uore- gon.edu. We Want Your News! The Cottage Grove Sentinel wants to be your source for all things Cottage Grove. But we need your help! If you’ve got a news tip, we’d be glad to hear about it: $ PUUBHF ( SPWF 4 FOUJOFM In person: 116 N. Sixth Street, Cottage Grove Email: cgnews@cgsentinel.com Office phone: 942-3325 Lawn & Garden Another dental visit? 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