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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL December 30, 2015 Let it snow, and let us ski SAGINAW VINEYARD LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY NO COVER CHARGE 6-9pm THURSDAY, Dec. 31 ................... Daniel and the Blonde - acoustic BY JON STINNETT The Cottage Grove Sentinel Fri, January 8 .............the Joanne Broh Trio - blues, jazz, Motown Fri, January 15 .......................... Lonesome Randle - 50s-60s covers I n the beginning, there’s a hustle to round up all the necessary equipment, then a look around to gauge the weather and notice the fog of breath that confi rms it — it’s colder than you thought up here. The takeoff can be a bit awkward, but with boots tied, gloves and hat secure and skis pointed in the right direction, there’s really only one thing left to do. With poles planted fi rmly in packed snow, the fi rst push starts a rhythm that clears the mind and engages the entire body, a cadence that warms from the inside and directs one’s energy outward and onward, toward the unknown that can only be found somewhere out there, among the tall trees, under an impossibly blue winter sky. Whenever a friend from back east asks me what’s so special about Oregon, I invariably point out the ease with which Willa- mette Valley residents can jour- ney in the wintertime toward two distinct landscapes — either the sand and surf on the coast, or up into the mountains (and, whenev- er the mood strikes, back to level ground again) to enjoy piles and piles of snow. Recently, thanks to a visit from a relative able to keep our four-year old busy for a few hours and no small amount of wintry pre- cipitation, the wife and I were able to gather up the gear and head toward one of our fa- vorite wintertime haunts. Gold Lake Sno-Park, located at Milepost 61 on Highway 58 just past the Willamette Pass ski resort, is the highest in terms of el- evation of the area’s sno-parks. It offers ski trails of various diffi culties and three shel- ters for those who need a minute to take a load off and warm up, in addition to the best form of exercise that can be had this time of year in snowy environs (at least in my humble opinion). It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a de- BY LIL THOMPSON For the Sentinel H ere’s a special thank you to all who donated to the Angel Trees and food boxes. With your help, gifts and necessities were given to 20 children I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. Open daily 11 am for complimentary tasting. 942-1364 • www.saginawvineyard.com photo by Jon Stinnett The view from Eagle Point is the reward for an uphill ski climb. cade since my wife introduced me to the joys of cross-country skiing. Back then, my fi rst c.g. the trails appear to be groomed by skiers themselves and consist of little more than two packed ski tracks through the snow. There’s a communal feel to it, really, as if those who have gone be- fore you have paved your way, and you’ll be helping to groom the trail for those who come after. It also fos- ters the notion that, as long as you stick to the trail, everything will be just fi ne. Two Saturdays ago, we were among a rather large crowd that dusted off the skis to hit the slopes. While many headed toward Willa- mette Pass to whoosh downhill, we opted instead for the relative calm (not to mention the highly preferable cost, as all that’s re- quired once you’ve purchased your equip- ment is a $25 annual Sno-Park permit) of a cross-country adventure. We brought our chocolate Lab Jack along, and from the fi rst moment we freed him from the back of the car, he bounded about, turning circles in the snow, apparently unable to believe his good luck. Over the years, we’ve encountered many people we knew from Cottage Grove out Everyone Can Ride to Local and Metro Destinations Providing Public, Accessible Transportation to the Region Daytripper experience involved a borrowed set of skis and the impossibly immaculate groomed trails around Ketchum, Idaho, where a veritable superhighway of forgiving trails within minutes of town can be tackled after work or anytime daylight permits. Awkward though that fi rst day was, the seed had been planted, and much the way long-distance running helps clear the mind and engage the body with just a pair of sneakers, skiing has continued to work its own wonders in the snow — whenever busy schedules permit a trip to the mountains, that is. Here in Oregon, I’ve yet to encounter such fastidious trail grooming; in contrast, in the Lorane and Crow communities. Food boxes were given to 16 families in Lorane. Again, you made Christmas for many children and families. The break is almost over for CAL stu- dents. School resumes on Monday, Jan. 4 with regular schedules. Just a reminder that Lorane Grange meets the third Thursday on Jan. 21. The spaghetti dinner and bingo eve- nings return on Saturday, Jan. 23. Happy New Year to everyone! Be sure to drive safely if you go out. I hope 2016 is good to you all. LORANE COUNTRY NEWS It’s not like him. Fri, January 22 .................... Colleen & Co. - 70s/80s, Rock + Blues 541.942.0456 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.southlanewheels.org Skilled Nursing at Coast Fork Nursing Please see SKI, Page 9A $ PUUBHF ( SPWF 4 FOUJOFM Our Community Newspaper since 1889 Walking into Coast Fork one can tell this is a place filled with camaraderie and closeness. This place radiates with the loyalty, love and laughter of old friends. Spending time at Coast Fork Nursing Center is like joining a group of life-long friends for coffee. The laugher spills over into the hallways, the appreciation for each other rings in the words they say, and the commit- ment to the future is evident in each and every heart. Onsite Services provided by COAST FORK NURSING CENTER • Activities • Housekeeping • Nursing • Occupational therapy • Physical therapy • Social work • Speech/language pathology 515 Grant Avenue, CG • 541.942.5528 COTTAGE GROVE FAITH CENTER Subscribe and $AVE Birch Avenue Dental would like to thank the following folks for their contributions in making our 5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BLOCK PARTY such a huge success: Park W. McClung, DDS • Tammy L. McClung, DDS Where dentistry is our profession but people are our focus WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS! Hendrickson’s Tree Farm Weyerhaeuser Shady Oaks Shampoo Dolls Jack Sprats Karen Graham and the many amazing Volunteers from CGFC Check out our exclusive Birch Avenue Dental Program that provides all the rewards of dental insurance without the headaches. 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