6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 23, 2016
Chuck
Booher dis-
plays a photo
of a dance he
shared with
an Honor
Flight volun-
teer during
his trip to
Washington,
D.C. Booher
and Rebecca
Michaels of
Falls Church,
Virginia have
exchanged
signatures
on the photo-
graph since
he returned
to Cottage
Grove.
Honor Flight continues
to impact local veteran
BY JON STINNETT
The Cottage Grove Sentinel
A
fl ight to the nation’s capitol
has led to a long-distance con-
nection of sorts for one Cottage Grove
veteran.
Chuck Booher, who served in the
U.S. Army from 1944-46 and will soon
turn 97, was fl own to Washington, D.C.
as part of the Honor Flight program,
which takes veterans on an expenses-
paid trip to visit the war memorials
there and has thus far prioritized World
War II veterans, about a year and a half
ago.
While seeing the sights in D.C.,
Booher and the other veterans were
being entertained by a group that in-
cluded Rebecca Michaels, who played
music from the World War II era on an
old radio.
“Here I am in a wheelchair,” Booher
said, “but that rhythm just sounded so
LORANE
COUNTRY
NEWS
BY LIL THOMPSON
For the Sentinel
good, and they were playing all the
music we used to dance to back then.”
Then and there, the music took hold
of the veteran, who rose and asked Mi-
chaels for a dance. She happily obliged,
and the moment was captured via pho-
tograph by one of her friends.
Later, that friend contacted Booher
to see if he might sign the photograph
of the two of them dancing for a Val-
entine for Michaels. Booher signed the
picture and sent it back, only to receive
one copy in the mail a short time later
with Michaels’ signature also inscribed
on the photo.
Booher said the exchange is proof of
the lasting effect the Honor Flight pro-
gram has on those it serves.
“If they could see the results of what
they’re doing way out here in Oregon,”
he said, “they’d know that their ef-
forts are being appreciated all over the
U.S.”
photo by Jon Stinnett
H
appy Spring Break everyone!
This Saturday, March 26,
Crow-Applegate Church of the Naza-
rene on 15735 Crow Road will host
a fun, exciting Easter Egg Hunt. It
starts with soup at 12:30 p.m., and the
egg hunt begins at 1 p.m. Everyone is
welcome.
Lorane Christian Church has sev-
eral services upcoming. First, there is
a Sonrise Service at 7:30 a.m. at King
Estate Winery. I have heard from
several people that it is a very mov-
ing service. Then, join everyone for
breakfast at the Lorane Church at 8:30
am. There is still the regular Easter
service at 11 a.m. Some people attend
all! No matter where you go have a
wonderful and blessed Easter Day.
March is winding down, and there
is only a short time left for open
enrollment. Those who know of any-
one wanting to come to the district
can call Lee Ann in the district offi ce
at 541-935-2100.
My Farmer features items for purchase
from local growers and food proces-
sors — vegetables, fruits, and animal
products. There will be plant starts,
baby farm animals, lunch items, fresh
homemade tortillas, and presentations.
Talks about community gardening in
CG, Community Supported Agricul-
ture opportunities, bees and beekeep-
ing, and Cottage Grove’s local food
movement will be featured between
interludes by local musicians. 4-H
members from Dorena Grange will be
hosting a “petting pen” of baby farm
animals.
Those seeking more information can
email cgFEAST@gmail.com.
Community Dance on Friday, April 1
at the Creswell Community Center,
99 South First St, from 7-9 p.m. The
event features live music by the band
Moveable Fingers. The party theme is
‘April Showers’ so guests can bring an
umbrella to help decorate. The event
is sponsored by the Creswell Library
and is meant for ages eight to adult.
Information is available from Sally
at 541-895-2254 or http://moveable-
feet.weebly.com.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Earth Day celebration
April 23
On Saturday, April 23, the Cottage
Grove Urban Forestry Committee,
Coast Fork Willamette Watershed
Council, City of Cottage Grove and
the First Presbyterian Church Earth
& Social Justice Committee will wel-
come the community to join in the cel-
ebration of Earth Day.
The annual Earth Day Celebration is
designed to educate all ages on envi-
ronmental awareness and community
forestry. The event aims to provide fun
for the whole family and will feature
live music, local food vendors, a kid’s
arts and crafts area, face painting,
prize giveaways and demonstrations.
Booths on site will feature agencies,
organizations or individuals who have
a positive message to share with the
community. The public is invited to
discover the work many in the com-
munity are doing in order to increase
awareness and to promote and protect
treasured natural resources.
The celebration will take place at
Coiner Park located across from Safe-
way on E. Main Street in Cottage
Grove. The event begins at 10 a.m.
and wraps up at 4 p.m. It is free and
open to the public, and all ages are
welcome.
Meet my Farmer
An expanded farmers’ market will be
held for the entire family on Saturday,
April 2 from 1-5 p.m. Organizers say
this annual spring community event
“burst its seams” from its original fa-
cility — the First Presbyterian Church
— and has moved to Pioneer Square
on 10th and Washington Streets across
from Bohemia Park.
In addition to free samples, Meet
Moveable Feet
anniversary
Guests can celebrate the third anni-
versary of Moveable Feet Family and
Parkinsons’ support
The Parkinson’s Disease Support
Group will meet Thursday, March 24
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lu-
theran Church, 675 S. 7th St. Partners
and caregivers meet monthly for open
sharing information and mutual sup-
port. Those seeking additional infor-
mation may call 541-345-2988.
Poison Prevention RX
National Poison Prevention
Week March 20-26, 2016
Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed March 20-26
Poison Prevention Week in Oregon.
In recognition of this important observance,
the Oregon Poison Center at Oregon Health &
Science University is sharing the following tips to
help keep you and your loved ones safe:
• Properly store and dispose of medicines and
household cleaners
◦
Keep medicines and cleaners out of reach
in high cabinets, or in cabinets with
properly installed child-resistant
latches.
◦
Thoroughly clean up after working around
the house, car or garden, and
carefully dispose of leftover cleaners,
sprays and kerosene right away.
◦
Contact your local pharmacist to
appropriately dispose of expired
medications.
• Opt for child-resistant packaging
◦
When purchasing medicines and
household cleaning products, choose
options with child-resistant caps.
◦
It is important to remember that child-
resistant does not mean childproof.
Therefore, proper storage of
medicine and household cleaners is
imperative.
• Keep marijuana products out of sight
◦
All marijuana products, medicinal or
recreational, should be locked up
and kept away from children. This is
especially important with marijuana
edibles because they are easily
mistaken for regular baked goods or
candy.
◦
Educate your family about various
marijuana products, even if you do
not use them. A friend or neighbor
may inadvertently leave their
belongings within a child’s reach.
• Contact the Oregon Poison Center
◦
If you believe you, or a loved one,
may have come in contact with a
poisonous substance, immediately
contact the Oregon Poison Center at
1-800-222-1222.
“Accidental poisonings and medicine mishaps
can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any
time. The good news is that many of these
instances are preventable by simply taking a
few extra precautions to protect your friends and
family members from unnecessary exposure,”
said Fiorella Carhuaz, public educator, Oregon
Poison Center at OHSU.
In addition to these tips, the Oregon Poison Center
will release a series of free online resources
throughout Poison Prevention Week to help further
educate community members about medicine
safety for children, teens and adults; household
safety; and the benefi ts of utilizing national poison
center services. The Tom Sargent Safety Center
at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital also
will display poison prevention information during
the week. For additional information about Poison
Prevention Week events and resources, please
visit www.oregonpoison.org.
National Poison Prevention Week, established in
1961 by the United States Congress, is dedicated
to raising awareness about poisoning in the U.S,
and highlighting specifi c ways to prevent it.
New Christian
elementary
school planned
for this fall
S
ince the closure of South Lane
Christian School in 2011, the
only faith-based private schools re-
maining in Cottage Grove are Oak
Park Preschool at the Covered Bridge
Church of the Nazarene and at Trin-
ity Lutheran Church. To meet this
community need for parents seeking
an alternative to the secular public
school district, local Seventh-day
Adventists hope to begin an elemen-
tary school this fall to serve students
in grades 1-8.
According to Pastor Kevin Miller,
Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) op-
erate the largest Protestant educa-
tional system worldwide. In Oregon
and Southern Washington there are
30 schools, 175 teachers and 2,350
students from Kindergarten through
12th grade. The closest Adventist
school to Cottage Grove is Emerald
Christian Academy in Pleasant Hill
serving grades K-12.
“We believe it would be benefi -
cial to offer elementary education to
those families who would like to con-
tinue educating their children where
learning and expression of faith are
not only allowed but encouraged,”
Miller said. “Our mission is to con-
nect young people to Jesus and to
prepare them for a life of service to
God and humanity.”
The Adventist worldview accepts
the Bible as the standard by which
everything else is measured. The
school’s educational philosophy on
God and the Bible is not just a class
during the school day, but is inte-
grated into every subject. All teach-
ers are fully certifi ed and schools are
accredited by the church and by the
Northwest Accreditation Commis-
sion. For more information on SDA
elementary curriculum and standards
visit www.adventisteducation.org.
Miller said studies indicate the
longer students are in an Adventist
school the better they score academi-
cally.
The church is at a critical point in
the planning process and needs to
recruit at least 10 students by April
7 to make the venture viable. Those
interested in talking to a representa-
tive for more information can call
541-206-0385.
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