COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL APRIL 19, 2017
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fter Courtney's dog, Duke, passed
she realized that a dog-less life was
dull and lonely. So she seriously began
seeking another to love. She spotted some
Springer Spaniel puppies online and the trip
to "just take a look" was the start of an ad-
venture.
"Puppies are a lot of work," said Court-
ney, "and I was looking for a dog with the
stamina and energy to keep up while trail
riding my horse. Springers are active, intel-
ligent, and have a high prey drive, but bored
they can be destructive. The information
indicated that a Springer wasn't the right
dog for me, but I still kept my appointment
to ‘meet' the puppies. Who knows, maybe
there was the one chance that one of the
puppies was like me - one who doesn't fol-
low all the rules."
Courtney saw 13 sleeping puppies nes-
tled in a small plastic child's pool. She was
hooked looking at the captivating ocean of
furry cuteness! She watched the stirring
puppies and the one with an "adorable Mo-
hawk-like hair style" chose her.
"On our ‘RIDE' home," said Courtney,
"I was thinking that the puppy would be my
trail ‘RIDING' partner, so I named him Ry-
der.
Ryder is smart, loves walks, and being in
the barn with me. He fast learned the horse's
boundaries.
He is a wonderful addition to our fami-
ly, elevates our spirits, loves road trips, trail
rides, and running on the coastal beaches.
He's seen more waterfalls than most people,
which includes the ten at Silver Falls. His
face lights up as he runs beside the horses
and, like the energizer bunny, he just wants
to keep going and exploring.
As active as he is, he loves, and I mean
loves, watching TV! He climbs onto the
couch, cuddles with me, and stares at the
TV.
One of Ryder's favorite games is chas-
ing our overweight cat, Zeus's, laser pointer.
I bought the laser for Zeus's exercise, but
when Ryder sees the light he gets so excit-
ed. He wags his tail so fast that I'm afraid he
is going to sprain it! He would chase the la-
ser for hours if he could, and I had the time.
When I turn off the laser, I have to hide
it. He, in turn, searches the house for hours
to retrieve it for ‘us' to play again.
Ryder enjoys playing fetch but is more
excited when Zeus joins in. The inseparable
friends are a joy to watch.
One of Ryder's adorable ‘odd dog' behav-
iors is that he loves carrying a toy on walks.
The entire time he won't let go of it. The
toy appears to give him confi dence and the
times he forgets it at home he seems lost.
I love Ryder, but must confess about his
annoying behavior of constantly blocking
the doorway. I'm not talking about blocking
the doorway when you are inside the house.
He blocks the doorway when you're outside
trying to get in!
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He isn't dumb, he has this all fi gured out.
When you attempt to open the door, he lays
where it opens, and places his foot like a
‘doggy door stop' preventing it from open-
ing!
Neither the door or Ryder will budge! He
won't move, not even for food. It is his way
of punishing me for not taking him out to
the trash can when it's pouring rain! The
longest he's locked me out of my own house
is 15 minutes -- so far! I bet he tells the dogs
on our walks about his ‘trick'. They must
think he has the funniest ‘scents' of K9 hu-
mor!"
TIPS
"Adopting a puppy is a huge responsibil-
ity," said Courtney. "The training and love
that you invest in them is outrageous, but
absolutely worth it.
We made the decision to crate train Ryder
for two reasons: it gives them a ‘safe' spot
and is also a safe way for the dog to trav-
el on road trips. I wouldn't trade Ryder for
anything in the world."
"Folow" Pet Tips and Tales
https://www.facebook.com/PetTipsand-
Tales
Humane Society for Neuter/Spay Assis-
tance Program. (541) 942-2789
Courtney shows off Ryder, and Ryder shows off his favorite reindeer toy,
Prancer. Life is full of surprises, especially when you have a dog you never
planned on adopting!
NEWS
OUTSIDE THE
GROVE
LORANE
The city of Cottage Grove erected a banner to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Blue ribbons and pinwheels also dot the town with residents
encouraged to visit 90by30.com to help prevent child abuse and fund programs aimed at giving children a head start.
Health Continued from A1
who provide an array of out-
patient mental health services
for more than 2,600 children
and adults a year through pro-
grams for families, children,
and adults — those with per-
sistent mental illness as well as
those who just need someone to
talk to.
South Lane Mental Health
was established in 1988 by
a group of First Presbyterian
Church parishioners committed
to ensuring local availability of
services for residents with men-
tal health challenges. The orga-
nization’s mission is to restore
hope and renew lives through
compassionate mental health
services, support, and advocacy.
A guiding principal is to ensure
mental health services to any-
one who asks for help, regard-
less of their insurance or fi nan-
cial status.
Boone joins league of
cities
Cottage Grove City Coun-
cilor Jake Boone has been
appointed to a new position.
The councilman will now rep-
resent Cottage Grove at the
Oregon League of Cities on
its board of directors.
Boone has a history of pub-
lic service having served on
the commission as well as
Lane Regional Air Protection
Agency, the Cottage Grove
Community
Development
Corporation, the Lane Area
Commission on Transporta-
tion, and the League’s General
Government and Finance and
Taxation policy committees.
The Oreon League of Cities
advocates for municipalities
throughout the state concern-
ing legislation at the state lev-
el. Cottage Grove is a member
of the league.
Boone's term will expire in
December of 2017.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the Annual Grandparents Tea
at Applegate Elementary tomorrow, April 20 at 1 pm. It is al-
ways a fun event.
That same evening, the CAL School Board meets in Apple-
gate Elementary at 7 pm after executive session.
Come out this Saturday, April 22 to Lorane Rebekah Lodge
for a rummage sale from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy a delicious
quarter a dip luncheon from 12 to 1:30 pm.
Lorane Grange will serve scalloped potatoes and ham with
salad and dessert at their dinner and bingo evening on Satur-
day, April 29. All the fun begins at 5:30 pm. Bingo starts at
6:30 pm. The price is still the same; $6 for adults and $3 for
children eight and under for dinner.
DRAIN
Art and Gardens Everywhere will be held on April 22 and
23 in downtown. The event will feature a juried art show, mu-
sic, beer garden and craft demos. Volunteers are still needed.
Art pockets are back according to DIVA, after slowing this
winter. The organization will be collecting books this week-
end to dedicate the spaces and provide books for local kids.
If you fi nd the fl ower art pocket, the group invites you to take
a photo in the cut-out and send it to divaindrain@gmail.com
DIVA is working on creating a reading room in the garden
to offset the loss of the public library. To help with donations,
contact DIVA at divaindrain@gmail.com
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
Fellowship & Song: 11:30am
Potluck Lunch: 12:00pm
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
Church of Christ
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565
Sunday Service: 10:30am
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”
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: Kevin Pruett
www.cg4.tv
Full Childrenʼs Ministry available
Two Services 9am & 11am
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
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 * 541-942-8928
Preacher: Tony Martin
Sunday Bible Study:10:00am
Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm
www.pennoyeravecoc.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
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
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
Sunday 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”
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Directory is a
weekly feature in
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If your congregation
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directory, please
contact the
Cottage Grove
Sentinel
at 541-942-3325.