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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 9, 2016 IN MEMORIAM Cherie Lorraine Harris 1931-2016 Cherie Lorraine Harris, 85, passed away Feb. 23, 2016. She was born in San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 22, 1931 to Wil- liam and Gaynelle (Early) Rose. Cherie moved to Cottage Grove in 1949 and married Forrest R. Harris in 1951. She worked for South Lane School District from 1974 to 1989 and was fondly nicknamed “The Milklady” by the students at Cottage Grove High School. After her retirement, her passions became gardening, antique collecting, coast trips, her family and being an artist; she painted over 200 beautiful works of art and participated in many local art walks. She is survived by her four children: Shawnee (Gary) Galla- gher, Robbee (Doug) Hampton, Lennee (Frank) Clark and For- rest Randall Harris, all of Cot- tage Grove, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ronald Rose and Bartlett Rose. No services are being held. The family will have a private celebration of her life at a lat- er date. Arrangements in care London Springs 4-H Club News BY ISABELA HERMANSEN For the Sentinel The London Springs 4-H Club held its monthly community meeting at the London Grange Hall on March 2 at 6 p.m. The following members were pres- ent: President Pablo Garibay, Vice President Luke Sexton, Treasurer Daniel Le Count, Sec- retary Arlette Gariby, Reporters Isabela Hermansen and Phoenix Noah. Noah and Hermanson led the Pledge of Allegiance and 4- H pledge. Rules for conduct at meet- ings were discussed as well as the London Springs 4-H Face- book page. Archery, Fiber Arts, Dog and Small Animal Project groups gave committee reports. of Buell-Andreason’s Funeral Chapel. Linda Joyce (Rikala) Rook 1966-2017 On Feb. 19, 2016, long-time resident of Cottage Grove, Linda Joyce (Rikala) Rook, 67, went home to be with The Lord. Linda was born on Jan. 10, 1949 in Deer Park, Minn. to Elmer and Eleanor (Zustiak) Rikala. On May 27, 1966 in Cottage Death notices A report was given on London Grange activities that included a movie night at the Grange Hall on Sunday, March 13. Upcom- ing events for the club include a Cosmos Popcorn Fundraiser for $4 a bag with proceeds going to the club and Lane County 4-H; a Spring Poultry Swap in Corval- lis on March 9 all day at which the club will be selling “chicken aprons” and a Papa Murphy’s fundraiser $5 savings book. The club will be participating in a spring work day at London Grange on April 24 from 12-5 p.m. The club’s next meeting will be April 6 at the London Grange. London Springs 4-H club community leader Jennifer Bryant can be reached at noahs- arc@earthlink.net. C ongratulations go to Te- ancum Jentszch from Crow High School, who took third place in the state wres- tling meet for 1A/2A schools in his weight class. Lorane Grange invites every- one to its next spaghetti dinner and bingo evening on Satur- day, March 19 starting at 5:30 p.m. No one won the progres- sive blackout last time, so it has grown. Applegate Elementary will enjoy artist in residency with professional artists at their schools. First will be with Terri Robertson this week studying cartooning. The next theme will be on Japanese-American arts and culture in all forms. This is sponsored through a Rotary grant fund. Many have asked if the school district is taking part in the Or- egon Battle of the Books. The answer is yes, and Applegate has a team going to the regional competition at North Eugene High School on March 12. The team of fi ve are the Courageous Cougars. Open enrollment takes place during the month of March. Those who know of anyone who would love the small ru- ral school with great teachers, smaller classes and an amazing and caring staff are encouraged to have them contact the district offi ce at 541-935-2100. A variety of exercises can be enjoyed on Tuesday and Thurs- day evenings at Lorane Grange. Contact Pam Kersgaard for times. Just a reminder that coffee and goodies are available at the It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. Lorane Deli any morning from Tuesday through Saturday. This Saturday, March 12 is the last RAC movie night for the season. Soup supper starts at 6 p.m. at Lorane Grange. Movi- enights will resume in October. Mae Ruth Lee, 91, of Cottage Grove died Feb. 19. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Subscribe and $AVE z å Funeral & Memorial Planning Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e Monuments Cemetery Options e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Dr. Marten Reintjes, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 16 th at Magnolia Village in Cottage Grove, OR after a prolonged battle with Alzheimers. Marten is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elsie Reintjes; son Maurice Reintjes and wife Sally of Beaverton, OR; son Eric Reintjes and wife Diane of Palmdale, CA; fi ve grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. He was born March 13 th , 1932 to Hubert and Dina Reintjes in Meeden, Netherlands, the eldest of 7 children. At the age of 20, after a two year wait to get a visa due to the quota system, he immigrated to the United States. In his travels from port of embarkation in New York to his sponsor’s destination in Garden Grove, CA, he was awed by the vastness and beauty of his soon- to-be adopted country. Marten joined the US Army that same year, serving during the Korean Confl ict from 1952-55. He was stationed in West Germany, and while serving there was instrumental in assisting the rest of his immediate family in immigrating to the United States. After his service he returned to California, attending schools to earn his Associates and Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry. During this time, he met Elsie and they were married in the summer of 1957. His studies culminated in the award of a PhD in Chemistry from UC Riverside and a position as a research chemist at Arapaho Chemicals in Boulder, Colorado. In 1968, he accepted a new position with ITT Rayonier at their pulp and paper research laboratory in Shelton, Washington, where he worked until retirement. During his career with Rayonier, he was awarded a number of patents for his research. Marten and Elsie moved to Cottage Grove in 2004, where they were members of Riverside Community Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. Marten’s interests included playing the organ in church (self- taught), building an electronic theatre organ, singing in church choirs at various churches he attended through his life, and working on his house. While living in Shelton, he doubled the size of his existing home and built a second house, performing virtually all of the construction with only the help of his wife and sons. Marten was a wonderful husband and amazing father. He supported, respected and loved Elsie unconditionally, and was a teacher, mentor, guide and sage to his sons. His presence here on earth will be missed, but Marten was a man of strong faith, believing in the resurrection and life in Jesus Christ that awaited him after his passing. A private burial for Marten was held at Willamette National Cemetery on 21 January. Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com z www.smithlundmills.com TERRY E. VAN GORDER Terry Ellis Van Gorder passed away on March 2, 2016. Terry was born Au- gust 19,1933 in Palo Alto, California to Ellis and Cath- erine (Terry) Van Gorder. He grew up on the Stan- ford University golf course, where his father was the course superintendent. He learned golf course main- tenance and construction under the supervision of his father, inspiring him to de- sign and build golf courses in later years. He graduated from Yale University in 1955. At er completion of the U.S. Navy’s Oi cer Candidate School, he was stationed in Adak, Alaska and Guam during his service in Naval Intelligence. In 1964 he joined the Newhall Land & Farming Co., rising to Senior Vice President. During this time he built Valencia Golf Course and designed and built Vista Valencia and Vista Chica Golf Courses, as well as Indian Dunes Motor Recre- ation Park in Valencia, CA. From 1971 to 1979, Terry served as President and CEO of Magic Mountain Amusement Park, and from 1981 to 1998, Terry served as President and CEO of Knott’s Berry Farm. During this time he conceptualized and built Knott’s Camp Snoopy, Kingdom of the Dinosaurs, Wild Water Wilderness/Bigfoot Rapids, Indian Trails, Mystery Lodge, and various themed roller coaster attractions. Under his direction, Knott’s won the Applause Award, the most prestigious award presented in the theme park industry. Terry was instrumental in the conception, planning and development of Knott’s Camp Snoopy within the Mall of America in Minnesota. Terry and his wife, Elaine, moved to Cottage Grove, OR at er his retirement in 1998. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ellen Wilton, and his son, Kurt Van Gorder. He is survived by his former wife, Priscilla Lowe, and his son, Eric, his daughter, Catherine and son-in-law, Ed Faciana, two grandchildren, Flo- riana and Guitano, and two great-grand children, Declan and Sienna. He is also survived by his wife, Elaine Roberts, who was blessed with 36 years of a beautiful life with Terry. In lieu of a formal service or l owers, please consider me- morial contributions to the Yale School of Medicine, Alzheim- er’s Disease Research, c/o Oi ce of Medical Development, PO Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519-0611. 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LORANE COUNTRY NEWS BY LIL THOMPSON For the Sentinel Grove, she and James Rook were married. Linda was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sis- ter. Linda was an accomplished quilter and enjoyed crocheting. She loved making quilts for her family. Her quilts are a lasting memory of her talent and love. She is survived by her hus- band, James Rook, son Troy Rook, daughter Dena Stockdale, three sisters: Nancy Horner, Cindy Massey and Patsy Schall- ock, brother Ronald Rikala, fi ve grandchildren, four great-grand- children and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, James Alan Rook. A celebration of life will be scheduled for later this spring. Dr. Marten Reintjes 1932-2016 Grant's Hearing Centers 1498 E. Main St., CG www.grantshearing.com 541-942-8444 Official Show Sponsor