6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL October 19, 2016
Chatterbox
The
Blustery weather knocking down fall foliage
BY BETTY KAISER
For the Sentinel
‘Tis the season
of pumpkin and apple
The leaves are changing
and so is the weather
It’s time to put away the shorts
and put on the sweater
Halloween is near
and Thanksgiving is coming
My favorite time of year
this is becoming.
—Author unknown
A
s I fi nished writing this
column, a blustery rain-
storm blew into Cottage Grove
and largely destroyed today’s
subject—the beauty of autumn
and some local places to visit
before winter rains set in. By
the time you read this our fall
foliage may have washed away.
Sorry about that. Mother Nature
is in charge! Perhaps you can
save this information in a fi le
under “Fall 2017.”
This column came about out
of desperation. For too many
years to count, my husband and
I have taken our major vaca-
tion of the year in September or
October. The weather is always
nice—not too hot and not too
cold—making it a good time to
go sightseeing in mostly fall fo-
liage areas around the country.
In recent years, some of
our favorite trips have been to
the East Coast. We have fond
memories of eating lobster at
Peggy’s Cove on a brisk au-
tumn day and some fabulous
shopping in North Conway af-
ter driving through the glorious
White Mountain foliage of New
Hampshire.
This year’s trip plans included
Niagara Falls and Toronto, Can-
ada. Unfortunately, it was not
to be. Instead, our travel times
were visits to doctors, ERs and
hospitals. Chuck has developed
some serious cardiac issues that
have curtailed his energy and
ability to travel long distances
from home. It’s a bummer.
But you can’t keep deter-
mined travelers down. I decided
that this would be a perfect time
to make some Oregon fall foli-
age trips. One does not have to
travel out of state to see color
popping up all over the Willa-
mette Valley. Right here in Cot-
tage Grove all one has to do is
head out of town and up to ei-
ther Dorena or Cottage Grove
Lakes for amazing scenery.
Everywhere you go in the
Willamette Valley is a scenic
wonderland.
Roads to most wineries and
vineyards are colorful and a
leisurely drive from town. And
your trips don’t have to be cost-
ly. You can pack a picnic lunch
and enjoy the scenery at any of
the Willamette Valley’s covered
bridges. The CG Chamber of
Commerce has excellent pam-
phlets that will tell you how to
get to Currin Bridge, Dorena
Bridge, the Stewart Bridge and
more. All in one day.
There are other covered
bridges outside our area. If you
get really adventurous you can
drive east on Highway 126 and
check out the Goodpasture Cov-
ered Bridge in Vida, Oregon.
And don’t forget Eugene. Last
week, driving through Eugene’s
downtown, I couldn’t help but
notice that their trees are also
popping color.
If you’re into biking, there’s
still time before the winter rain
sets in to pedal out our wonder-
ful 35.5 mile Cottage Grove
Covered Bridge Tour route. This
scenic bikeway will give you up
close views of colorful foliage
that you can’t get on a tour bus,
The bikeway is a paved path that
is off the street (no car traffi c)
and suitable for all ages.
We like heading up north. We
want to check out a new place
(to us), the Sweetbrier Train and
RV Park’s Pumpkin Patch Train
Ride. It is located in Scio, OR,
25 miles east of Salem and Al-
bany or 90 minutes from down-
town Portland. We have not
been there, but if it’s as interest-
ing as Cottage Grove’s former
Blue Goose train ride it will
be memorable. The park closes
this weekend for the winter, so
if you don’t make it, mark your
calendar for next year!
Their website says that the
park is privately owned and set
in 19 acres of woods with old
growth fi r that is interspersed
with foliage and creeks. This
year, along with the train ride,
there is a tractor hayride, pan-
ning for gold and more. The
cost for the 2016 Pumpkin Patch
Train trip is $6 per person with a
can of food; $10 without canned
food and free for children under
two years of age.
Speaking of Salem, I’m put-
ting the Ankeny National Wild-
life Refuge on our list to visit.
It is located just off Interstate 5
and provides overwintering hab-
itat for the dusky Canada goose
and other migratory waterfowl.
It is handicap accessible and
its boardwalks and kiosks are
open year-round. All other trails
are closed from Oct. 1 through
March 31. There are interpre-
tive signs and a photography
blind available for reservation.
Sounds good to me. Check Map
Quest for directions to 2301
Wintel Rd., about 67 miles from
C.G.
Another place that we always
enjoy is the famous Dean Creek
Elk Viewing Area. It is the habi-
tat for hundreds of Oregon’s
Roosevelt Elk population with
viewing stations and of course,
photo opportunities. Just a few
miles east of Reedsport, on
Highway 38, it’s an enjoyable
stop on your way to the coast.
Now, dear readers, all is not
lost if you no longer drive. You
can still enjoy many of these
places. Check out Experience
Oregon or other small bus tours.
Winter’s a-coming. Enjoy Fall!
Betty Kaiser’s Chatterbox is
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and other matters of the heart.
Contact her at 942-1317 or via
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com
courtesy photo
Mayor Tom Munroe showcases new signs down-
town urging cyclists to "Walk Your Wheels."
Signs to cyclists, etc.:
Walk Your Wheels
N
ew signs have been installed downtown to remind cy-
clists, skateboarders, roller-skaters and others to “walk
your wheels” in Cottage Grove's downtown business district.
City Manager Richard Meyers said the City hopes the new
bright blue signs will be hard to miss and serve as a constant
reminder to only walk on the sidewalks downtown.
The Police Department will also be encouraging compliance
with the sidewalk use rules. Riding bicycles, skateboards, roll-
erblades and skates is not allowed in the business district.
"It is dangerous because of the number of businesses that
open right out onto the sidewalk," Meyers said, adding that
Mayor Tom Munroe was himself recently hit by a cyclist while
exiting a downtown business.
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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
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