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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 NEW: Digital X-Rays (use less radiation) Implants •Teeth Whitening • Extractions Lumineers (no prep veneers as seen on TV) Betty and Bob Pt. II Cottage Grove Dental Dr. Brent Bitner, DDS 350 Washington, Cottage Grove (behind Better Bodies) 541.942.7934 CARL M. KEBELBECK VFW AUXILIARY 3473 THE AUXILIARY IS SEEKING ADDRESSES AND CONTACT I INFORMATION OF OVERSEAS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR CHRISTMAS BOX DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER 2017. ANY ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER (NAVY, ARMY, AIRFORCE, MARINES, COASTGUARD, AND NATIONAL GUARD) SERVING OVERSEAS IS ELIGIBLE TO BE INCLUDED. PLEASE CONTACT THE POST at 541-942-7099 OR DAVE JOHNSON at 541-942-2002 Fall Heating Tune-Up Only $99* PHOTO COURTESY SANDY THOMPSON Last week we ran Betty and Bob's story, "Senior Love Affair", about the two homeless cats whose pet parent had moved into a memory care center. Here is Part II; Betty and Bob's Happy Ending. W hen I learned of the Californian cats, Bet- ty and Bob's (B & B) plight, I wrote an article and posted it onto my Pet Tips 'n' Tales Face- book page. A reader shared their sto- ry with his readers, and one of them, Sandy, who lives in Or- egon, was thinking of adopting a shelter kitten. When she read about B & B, she thought, "Why not?" and emailed their guard- ian, Scott. Scott fl ew the cats to Oregon, and hand delivered them to their new "mother". Curious Betty immediately explored her new home, while mellow Bob surveyed his sur- roundings from under the sofa, emerging seven hours later for a cuddling. "Our 'instant' family," said Sandy, "felt normal." When she awoke the next morning, both cats were sleep- ing on her bed; and they spent their days happily entertained looking outside at the birds, bunnies, and deer. Sandy's home, heart and soul were lifted by her new furry friends. "My whole outlook changed," said Sandy. "After being alone, the magnetic poles of my life suddenly shifted. Our lives now revolve around each other. My home is more interesting, alive, vibrant, and caring. What is the glue that binds us? The calm of a purr? The curl of sleep? A stretched tummy of trust? It's all of that, as our energies interweave and create new di- mensions, as if a fl at world has become round." Taking two mature cats may seem more complex than adopt- ing a kitten, but it was easier. B & B were well-behaved, they comforted her and entertained each other. Bob sits on his haunches, like a gopher, moving his paws up and down in a waving motion. This "curl-up-and-slumber bud- dy" likes to be picked up, sit in a lap or carried around the house. "So, I'm reacquainting myself," laughs Sandy, "with the hair-re- moval roller." Betty is playful and "helps" Sandy purr-form fl oor exercis- es by sitting on her chest. And, though she's eight, Betty still chases her tail. However, the mature-regal part of her is an- noyed for doing it! "I was rolling a ball for her," said Sandy, "and she noticed that her back end was twitching and wiggling in that 'hunt and chase' style. She turned and focused on her tail, frustrated between her wild and sophisticated purr-son- alities, so she gave her tail a hi- larious rolled-eye expression of disgust. But her lower spine and tail insisted' on twitching. So she had to look again. I couldn't help laughing, for which, of course, I apologized." During quiet moments, the cats lovingly bathe each other, before wildly dashing through the house. "I am glad that I answered Scott's e-mail," said Sandy, "and adopted these deserving cats. I love being a cat mom again. My house is 'home-ier and happy-ier' strewn with cat toys and cat fur. I am also glad that I bought that cordless vacuum last year!" Note: Scott was thrilled to read the above article and wrote, "I am visiting my mom today, at the memory care center, and have printed the articles out which will DEFINITELY brighten her day." Benefi ts of Adopting Adult Pets They know you 'saved' them, they appreciate it because they know what life was like "be- fore" your love and home, and they want to stay. - Adult pets arrive housebro- ken. - No teething, saving chewed shoes, furniture and other household toys'. -Just like Betty and Bob, there are always adult pets seeking a new home. Most pets rarely end up at animal shelters because of behavior problems. Many had loving families, who can no longer keep them due to fi nances, housing restrictions or their human's declining health. - The Angel Scribe family has discovered that the adult cats we adopt end up as our gift. They loved us the minute they knew they were safe and cared for. Their bond with us was deeper than kittens we adopted. - It is best for seniors to adopt a senior pet because an older pet is more mellow and less like- ly to get underfoot and trip us causing injuries. How did your pet fi nd you? Write to: angelscribe@msn. com https://www.facebook.com/ PetTipsandTales Humane Society for Neuter/ Spay Assistance Program. (541) 942-2789. We’ll make sure your system is running effectively and effi ciently. Call for details and an appointment today, and beat the winter rush! Complete Heating & Cooling System Service Reasonable Rates • All Work Guaranteed * Limited-time offer. Restrictions apply. Call for details. delicious FAMILY DINING We’ll make you feel right at home with great food and friendly service! Children’s author & illustrator Thomas Romano Daily Speicals 20% off for Active Military & Vets. Tuesday Night is Senior Night 4-8 pm. will be at the Bookmine (705 E. Main St) Friday, Sept 29 @ 6pm during Art Walk where he will be signing copies of his book “Wild Creatures of the World” OPEN DAILY Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6am-10pm Sun-Th ur 6am-10pm Fri & Sat. 1590 Gateway Blvd. • Cottage Grove 541-942-7144 Thank You for ALL that you do! CGSENTINEL.COM G utte r Repair s e i l p p u S ! in S tock Family owned and operated for over 47 years. LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MATERIALS Open 7 days a week! 79149 N. River Road 541-942-4664 Woodard Family Foundation Starfire Lumber Co. Weyerhaeuser Vino & Vango Pitcher Lane Growers Seneca Jones Timber Co. Coastal Farm & Rental Banner Bank Cascade Home Center Shady Oaks Plants & Produce CG Speedway Frank & Tamera Berger Jim’s Points Tire & Auto Simard Chiropractic Practice, PC Territorial Seed Log House Plants Marie Longfellow Dwynn Nichols Mary Wisewander Frieda Williams Bill & Julie Anna Wimpenny Loreen Huffman Jeremiah Ray Stan (the man) Garboden Dave & Ruth Fors Carole Chapman CG Genealogical Society Cynthia Turner Veronica Geiger Timeless Treasurers Carolin Pettit Cheyenne Pettit Kevin Worley Donnie Seville Dennis & Dena Twite Kevin Dunnavin Bessie Speers Mike Carrothers Blake Stribling Bob & Sharon Stender Dennis & Elaine Chapman Gary Pritchard Craig & Launa Brink Greg Lee Dorena Grange #835 CG Sentinel Scout Troop 140 & Leaders and Parents London Grange #937 Sara Meyer Malaysia Moreno Roseboro Boyce & Sons J L Cutting Welt & Welt Homestead Furniture Goshen Grange #561 Creswell Grange #496 Horner's Saw Shop Hannele Gauthier Priscilla Phillips The Book Mine These Businesses provided prizes for the Textile Division of Exhibits Pandora’s Box.....The Fabric Farm.....Prym Consumer USA Web’s America’s Yarn Store.....American Quilting Society Coats and Clark.....The Love of Quilting.....Hobbs.....The Warm Company The Mill End Store.....Nancy’s Notions.....Something To Crow About Timeless Treasure Thank you each for your loyal support over the years Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who came together to create the most wonderful recycling center at this years fair: Ken Ball, Annie Odean, Nancy Ludwig, Rosalie Juhl, Trish G, Nicole and Mason. Thank you to ALL for being such good sports and sorting your trash into a total of 9 categories! Recycling in public is fun! Most of all, thank you to the nearly 1,800 people who came to play, learn and celebrate our 85th Western Oregon Exposition Family Fair and Lumber Jack Show. We could not do it without you!. See you next year for our 86th year!