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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL DECEMBER 13, 2017 9A State grad rates come in 48th Cottage Grove breaks away from dismal rate By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com According to the latest national data, Oregon continues to fall below nearly every other state in the union in regard to its graduation rate. The National Center for Education Statistics ranked Oregon as 48 out of 50 in the nation. The only states with lower high school graduation rates are Nevada and New Mexico. In 2016, Oregon graduated 74.8 percent of its seniors, Cottage Grove High School came in higher than the average, graduating 93.62 percent in the 2015-2016 school year. That percentage, however, is aided by the existence of an alterna- tive high school in the area. Al Kennedy High School works to catch the students who drop-out of Cottage Grove High School and eventually, graduate them under the four or fi ve-year grad- uation plan. In 2016 more than 8,000 students in Oregon dropped out of high school, according to the re- port, while 3,307 earned their degree in fi ve years. South Lane School District has repeatedly said that graduation depends on students wanting to be in class. Once a student turns 18 years old in the state of Oregon, they are no longer required to attend school. Prior to that, students who habitu- ally miss class can be cited for truancy and fi ned. At the end of 2016-2017 school year, South Lane School Board voted to allow students to be denied prom and the ability to walk at graduation if they were labeled as chronically absent students. The statistics for the 2017 drop-out rate are due out at the start of 2018 and will detail the number of students who have failed to complete high school since the changes went into affect. LORANE NEWS Everyone had a fantastic dinner at the Lo- rane Grange Christmas dinner on Sunday and fun was had by all. Come out tonight, Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. to Crow High School to see the drama production of the play, "A Kidnapped Santa Clause." An interactive play with a few carols will fi nd you cheering and even some booing. It costs $3 with canned food, $5 with- out food donation. 12 and under, only $1. Hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies served at the end of the play. Applegate Awards Assembly and winter party is Friday, December 15. Winter party starts at 12:30 p.m. At the end of the day, hol- iday vacation begins until Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Please remember to stop by the Angel Trees at Crow High School and the Lorane Family Store. Help a child have a merrier Christmas. The food boxes are still up in all the orga- nizations. All non perishable foods will go to the Christmas Baskets for those less fortunate in Lorane. Remember them when out shop- ping. The Lorane Fire Department will have their Christmas gathering on Monday, December 18 at Lorane Grange. This is for all volunteers, their spouses, and the fi re board members. Af- ter that night, the food boxes will be picked up to put all the Christmas baskets together. Please drive carefully with our cooler tem- peratures, fog and some icy corners. Be safe. Great Holiday Gift! Save up to 30% with 2018 Season Tickets February 2 – 18 April 6 – 29 The outrageous, door-slamming, backstage farce The musical comedy of love, law, and everything pink FLU EXPECTED TO HIT HARD By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com Only 0.9 percent of emergen- cy room visits between October 1-7 this year were due to infl u- enza. But according to health offi cials, that is not indicative of the fl u season they expect here in Oregon. While last year’s fl u season saw an uptick in cases, this year’s bug is expected to be just as bad or worse. Stories spread of packed hospital beds up and down Interstate-5 and patients being shipping to Washington during last season’s fl u out- break. There are several strains of the fl u, which is why individu- als who receive the fl u shot can still get sick. However, offi cials often look to the southern hemi- sphere, which experiences its fl u season prior to the season in the U.S., for signs of which strain may hit the nation and how bad the season might be. This year, offi cials have named H3/N2 as the likely cul- prit for this year’s fl u strain and warn that this particular strain affects seniors particularly hard. “Every fl u season is a bad fl u season, but we can all do our part in keeping fl u numbers down by getting a fl u shot be- fore the season really hits hard,” said Ann Thomas, MD, public health physician in the Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention Section at the OHA Public Health Division. August 10 – 26 A cautionary tale of hysteria and persecution A riveting story of love, loss, and healing DRAIN: 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 Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett www.cg4.tv Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Service: 10:00am 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 COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Service times: 9am & 10:30am Sunday School: 9am for all ages Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com 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 Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am World Premiere October 5 – 28 The fantastic fairytale adventure for the whole family Nov 30 – Dec 16 A touching fable about passion and innocence help protect people and their families from getting the fl u. The U.S. Food and Drug Ad- ministration says that, in select situations, antiviral medications — which are usually prescribed to treat the fl u and lessen symp- toms — can reduce the chance of illness in people exposed to infl uenza. Many over-the-counter medi- cines can alleviate symptoms of the fl u, but cannot fend it off. Stop germ proliferation Germs can be spread easily between persons through direct contact and indirect contact with surfaces sick individuals have touched. Doctors recom- mend staying home for at least 24 hours after a fl u-induced fe- ver has dissipated. Well individ- uals should avoid contact with sick people. Frequent hand-washing with soap and water can stop germs from spreading. When soap and water is not available, al- cohol-based hand sanitizers can help. People also should avoid touching their eyes, noses and mouths after being in public places or around someone who is ill. Rest and restore Those who feel symptoms coming on should begin drink- ing more liquids to keep the re- spiratory system hydrated and make mucus less viscous. Re- member to get adequate sleep, as a tired body cannot effective- ly fi ght the fl u virus. Worship Directory 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 June 8 – 24 Flu is a virus that causes mild to severe respiratory illness and can lead to hospitalization. The virus kills thousands of people in the U.S. each year. People at higher risk of severe illness or death include children, adults older than 65, pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions or weak immune sys- tems. Your best bet at avoiding the fl u and what to do if you get it: Foods Food can be used to fend of the fl u. Common foods that many people already have in their pantries can be powerful fl u-fi ghters. Garlic, for exam- ple, contains compounds that have direct antiviral effects and may help destroy the fl u before it affects the body. Raw garlic is best. In addition to garlic, citrus fruits, ginger, yogurt, and dark leafy greens can boost immu- nity and fi ght the fl u, according to Mother Nature’s Network. The British Journal of Nutri- tion notes that dark chocolate supports T-helper cells, which increase the immune system’s ability to defend against infec- tion. A study published in the American Journal of Thera- peutics showed that carnosine, a compound found in chicken soup, can help strengthen the body’s immune system and help fi ght off the fl u in its early stag- es. Flu shot and medications Annual fl u shots administered in advance of fl u season can 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 Hope In The Grove 700 E. Gibbs • 541-520-9529 Pastor: Wayne Husk Sunday services: Worship: 8:30a Coffee Fellowship: 9:30a Bible Study: 9:45a 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 541-942-8928 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 in Traditional Christian Worship Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 Father: Joseph Hung Nguyen Holy Mass: Tue-Thu: 8:30am; Sat:5:30pm Sun: 10:30am Confession: After daily mass, Sat. 4-5pm or by appointment 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 Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 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) 1st & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm umcgrove.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Worship With Us! 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 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove 541-942-8001 www.cottagetheatre.org Cottage Grove Sentinel @ 541-942-3325
