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Newspaper Page Text6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL September 21, 2016 Chatterbox The Lt. Col. Kirsten Palmer celebrates 21 years’ service in USAF BY BETTY KAISER For the Sentinel K irsten M. Palmer has been a busy woman since she graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1991. Thanks to her career choice in the U.S. Air Force, she has become a highly edu- cated ofﬁ cer, leader and world traveler. She started in the summer of 1990 serv- ing as a U.S. Senate Page for Senator Bob Packwood in Washington, D.C. Her senior year at CGHS she served as student body president. Palmer’s ﬁ rst stop out of high school was to join the Air Force. She fearlessly stepped into four years of training and ed- ucation at the Air Force Academy in Colo- rado. At that time only a small percent of the 4,000 cadets were women. Four years later, in 1995, she graduated as Second Lieutenant with a Bachelor of Science in Management. In 1999, she received an M.B.A. in business administration from Phoenix University. My ﬁ rst interview with her was the sum- mer of 2005, after she attained the rank of Major. Her proud parents, Ron and Linda Palmer’s, serene backyard was the setting for a glimpse into the life of this focused young woman. Her career had already sprouted wings and taken ﬂ ight all over the world…including Germany where, as a Major, she served as an aircraft mainte- nance ofﬁ cer in a Medivac unit. I remember thinking then that she was a poster child for military recruitment. The Air Force had already enabled her to travel to 16 different countries, and she loved her job as executive ofﬁ cer to the Wing Com- mander, 437th Airlift Wing, where she worked 12-hour days. “It’s hard work,” she said later, “but I enjoy the camaraderie of the people I work with. They all have a deep-seated love for our country and believe they are keeping this nation secure and protecting our free- doms with what they do every day.” Kirsten is married to Lt. Col. Roger Lang. They live in Washington, D.C. with their ﬁ ve-year old daughter, Addyson. Her husband is a USAF pilot for Air Force Two. Along with Air Force One, it is sta- tioned at Andrews AFB. Its mission is to transport peo- ple in the up- per positions of leadership. i.e. the Vice President, Presidents of the Senate, Speaker of the House, etc. Now a Lt. Colonel, Kirsten’s most recent assign- ment was to serve at the Lt. Col. Kirsten Pentagon as Palmer Chief of the Logistics Initiative Branch in the Aircraft Maintenance Division in Washington, D.C. This position is too complicated for me to explain! Sufﬁ ce it to say that she does it well. Her many awards and deco- rations include Air Force Meritorious Ser- vice Medals with two, four and ﬁ ve leaf clusters; Commendation and Outstanding Achievement Medals; The National De- fense Service Medal; A Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and more. This summer Kirsten began a new fac- et of her military life. She celebrated 21 years of Air Force service and went back to school. She was appointed by the De- partment of the Air Force to attend The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at Fort Lesley J McNair. When she completes this one- year intensive study, she will receive a Master’s of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. The Eisenhower Institute’s curriculum is designed to promote strategic thinkers and national security policy makers to lead strategic institutions. Kirsten also hopes to gain a better understanding of the factors leaders must take into account when they make decisions affecting our national se- curity and how to determine what is best for our country so resources are not squan- dered. A tall task! Looking back, I asked her if a military career had exceeded her expectations. The answer was a resounding, “Yes.” “When I left Cottage Grove in 1991 and headed to the Air Force Academy in Colo- rado Springs, I never imagined my life and career would turn out this well. My plan was to stay in the Air Force as long as I was having fun. Twenty-ﬁ ve years later, I’m still having fun! The opportunities provided by joining the military are end- less, and the education beneﬁ ts are incred- ible in exchange for serving my country.” Kirsten, the 2016 patriot, is just as en- thusiastic as the day in 2005 when she said to me, “Sometimes I think, ‘Wow! How did I get so lucky to be born an Ameri- can?’” This summer, 11 years later, I asked her what she would like people to know about her job. Her response was this: “Rather than what I do, I would like people to realize the incredible honor it is to serve our country. The opportunity of being part of something bigger than your- self, knowing you’re part of an organiza- tion that strives to make the world a better place, while preserving the everyday free- doms that some take for granted. “The professionalism of the men and women I have come across over the last 25 years makes me proud to be an American. When I retire from the Air Force (when- ever that may be), I know the defense of our nation is in good hands with the young men and women who are now moving up the ranks.” Kirsten also enjoys the camaraderie of the people she works with and their deep- seated love for our country. “They believe they are keeping this na- tion secure and protecting our freedoms with what they do every day.” Readers, in closing, I would like to add this: In an era when multi-millionaire football players are questioning their pa- triotism and refusing to salute our ﬂ ag…It is a pleasure to bring you an update on someone who has chosen patriotism a way of life. God has blessed America with her and all those who serve this country! Congratulations, Kirsten! And thank you. LORANE COUNTRY NEWS BY LIL THOMPSON For the Sentinel L orane Grange looks for- ward to seeing everyone at its taco dinner and bingo this Friday, Sept. 23. Dinner with all the trimmings begins at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. The ladies of Lorane Christian Church are once again having a bake sale at the Lorane Fam- ily Store on Saturday morning, Sept. 24. Cameron Behlke won the Maude Kerns Award at the May- or’s Teen Art Show and was one of four Crow students awarded out of the 46 students entered. Several new electives were added at Crow High School to give more options for students. They are: Consumer Science, Spanish, Welding and Auto Shop. There will be no school this Friday, Sept. 23 for profes- sional development. The week of Sept. 26-30 is Homecoming Week at Crow Middle/High School. Open House is Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. Host families are needed for several exchange students. These exceptionally bright stu- dents are a girl from Egypt and a special girl from Kazakhstan. Those interested can contact Tressa Miller at Tressamiller@ laneﬁ te.org or text 541-606- 4412. No voicemail avail- able. Other exchange students It’s AUTUMN … Sweep out those items that no longer serve a useful purpose in your life. FOR ONLY $10 ... you can put your GARAGE SALE AD in the classifi eds (up to 15 words) and get Betty Kaiser’s Chatterbox is about peo- ple, places, family, and other matters of the heart. Contact her at 942-1317 or via e-mail — bchatty@bettykaiser.com TWO BRIGHT GARAGE SALE signs. SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS Offering Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 at the following locations: Anyone age 60 and older is served, regardless of income, suggested donation is $3. Guests under age 60 are welcome to at- tend for $8 per meal. Cottage Grove Riverview Terrace 925 W. Main St., Cottage Grove Noon: Tues., Wed., Thurs. Creswell Cresview Villa 350 S. 2nd St., Creswell Noon: Mon., Wed., Fri. Call or come in by the Friday before the Wednesday you want your ad in. Drain/Yoncalla area THURSDAY, SEPT. 22: Baked Beef Rigatoni or Turkey Loaf with Gravy FRIDAY, SEPT. 23: Breaded Baked Fish with Tartar or Beef Swiss Style Patty with Gravy MONDAY, SEPT. 26: Chicken Tetra- zinni or Beef Chili with Beans TUESDAY, SEPT. 27: Ground Beef and Noodles or Sweet and Sour Chicken/Rice WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28: Turkey Di- van Bake or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce are available through AYUSA by calling 541-935-9502 or llivelyb@,gmail.com. There are two boys in need of families interested in hosting exchange students. Hunters and even those stay- ing home are welcome at Lorane Rebekah Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 1 for a delicious Hunter’s Breakfast. The menu is eggs, pancakes, ham, and beverage for $7 per person from 6-10 a.m. There are hundreds of par- ticipating products worth 10 cents each for schools to earn cash through Box Tops for Education. Box tops can be cut from packages and send to the school with students. Bond measure 20-264 will be on the ballot in November. This will fund CAL school facility improvements in the District. These include improvements for student and staff security, updates for energy efﬁ ciency and access improvements. For more information, visit the dis- trict website at Cal.k12.or.us or call the district ofﬁ ce at 541- 935-2100. Rural Arts Center movie night season opens on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lorane Grange with dinner at 6 p.m. and the feature ﬁ lm fol- lowing at 7:30 p.m. Films will be shown the second Saturday of the months October through March and are preceded by a delicious soup dinner. Served at 400 Main St., Yoncalla. (For Douglas County Meals on Wheels eligibility, call 541-440-3677.) Suggested donation $3.50 THURSDAY, SEPT. 22: Breaded Chicken Patty Cacciatore with Noodles FRIDAY, SEPT. 23: Teriyaki Meat- balls TUESDAY, SEPT. 27: Ground Beef Gravy over Whipped Potatoes 541-942-3325 Cottage Grove Sentinel 116 N. 6th Street W orship D irectory DRAIN: Gateway Family Fellowship Church of the Nazarene 337 “C” St. Drain, OR Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:45am Living Hope Free Lunch Wed. at 12:30pm 541-836-7051 www.drainnaz.org HOPE U.M.C. 131 W “A” St. Drain, OR 541-315-1617 Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen Bible Study: 10:45am Potluck Lunch: 11:45 Worship: 12:30pm COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Services: 9am and 10:30am Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) 541-942-6842 Pastor: Jeff Smith Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am Youth Group Bible Study Child Care 10:45am Service Only www.cgcalvary.org Center for Spiritual Living Cottage Grove 700 Gibbs Ave. (Community Center) Rev. Bobby Lee Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. cslcottagegrove@gmail.com First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Jim Edwards Sunday Service: 10:00am Join us in Traditional Christian Worship Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am Grove Community Church 77820 Mosby Creek Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0123 Pastor: Bryan Parsons Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery: Infant - Pre-K Kidʼs Church: K to 5th grade Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712 Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J. Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:30am St. Philip Benizi, Creswell: 552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686 Sunday: 8:30am Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Cottage Grove Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet www.cg4.tv Summer Schedule: Sunday Service 10am Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Covered Bridge Nazarene Church 152 S. M St. 541-942-4422 Pastor: Cindy Slaymaker Sunday School: 9:30am Worship 10:30am Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:00 am Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-767-0447 Preachers: Tony Martin & Robert Evans Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the ﬂ ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sundway Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids Free) 2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm cottagegroveumc.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: 11:00am “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel at 541-942-3325.