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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JANUARY 31, 2018 7A A 'purr-dicament' A treat for our inside cats is to be carried, one at a time, out the front door and then down the street. This way they can investigate the world from the safe vantage point of my arms. Who knows...they might spot something to relieve their bore- dom and add excitement to their world! One hot summer evening, one that was way too hot to be wearing a fur coat, I stepped barefoot outside wearing an eight-pound male Silver Persian draped on each arm. I walked down the street with my arms covered in their beau- tiful white fur, wondering why I felt the need to take two at once. I rotated this way and that so the cat-brothers' huge green eyes, designed for hunting, could discover a wonderful un- expected mystery. Our cats have the best man- ners. These two male siblings never had an argument or fi ght. They are like well-behaved no- bility, always exhibiting the best of manners and respect for each other. Before my "boys" saw them, I spotted a pair of neighborhood cats seeking relief from the heat under a bush. I taught my cats English by word repetition and "cat" is in their vocabulary, so I alerted them to the presence of the hid- ing cats by whis-purring, "Cat! Cat! Cat!" My cats immedi- ately spun their heads around scanning with their eyes and using their ears like radar devic- es searching for the cat that had made the major kitty offense of being on their visual turf. Myster E. spotted the two offending cats fi rst. He emitted a low growl that sounded like, WINTER IS COMING!!! Get your salt and snow shovels here while supplies last! Family owned and operated for over 47 years. LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MATERIALS Open 7 days a week! 79149 N. River Road 541-942-4664 "You dirty rotten cats! Get off my street!" Nymbus had not yet spotted the "enemy" cats, but he heard Myster E. and was confused. He had never heard such lan- guage from his mild-mannered brother. In response, he turned and began hissing and hitting Myster E. like a boxer wearing big puffy white paw-mitts. This caught Myster E. and me totally by surprise! Myster E. returned the favor by hissing and batting back at Nymbus. Oh, my gosh! I had been turned into a human box- ing ring! In the midst of their confrontation, thankfully they somewhat still behaved as gen- tlemen and did not claw each other or me! I gently talked to them and the CAT-erwauling subsided, and we continued our walk. That is when Nymbus caught sight of the two now-startled "stranger" cats. Imagine what those pair of cats were thinking watching a mobile cat fi ght! Now it was Nymbus's turn; he began growling at the cats. Of course, Myster E. assumed Nymbus was growling at him, and the boxing match began all over again. They were furiously fi sticuff- ing. I kept spreading my arms further and further apart so they could not hit each other. But the cats have very long legs, and my arms seemed shorter than I re- membered! It was obvious that the bat- tle would continue, so I began a swift retreat back to the drive- way. That's when something else went wrong! The house telephone rang. So, I sprinted to the front door, 2018 Reader Survey The Cottage Grove Sentinel is requesting your feedback to help improve our local community newspaper. You can visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7G23RL7 to complete the survey or drop off your completed survey at our offi ce or mail it to the Cottage Grove Sentinel, P.O. Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 1. How do you take your Sentinel? Paid Subscription Newspaper Box or Store Online only 2. What is your age? 62 or older 50-61 35-49 25-34 24 and under 3. Why do you read the Sentinel? To stay up to date on Community happenings For a regular feature/column(s) To read about people I know To stay current on a particular issue Tell us more _______________________ ____________________________ 4. What would you most like to see more of in the Sentinel? Pictures, stories about interesting local people Crime, court reporting Detailed reporting of meetings, government activity Opinion, perspectives from community members and editorial staff Recreation reporting School News Other (please specify) _______________ ______________________ 7. Which of the following do you or your family read? Comics Page Kid Scoop Other (please specify) ______________ ________________________________ Edythe Ann Stromme 1940-2018 Edythe was born on July 22, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. She lived with her mother, Le- Tain Cutrell, and her father, Earl Luther Thomason, and her sib- lings. Her working life took her to San Mateo, Chico, Sacramen- to, Anchorage and Olympia. She retired from the IRS to Cottage Grove, OR. Edythe and husband Chuck traveled often during their life together including to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Saipan, Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Portu- gal, Spain, Russia, Hong Kong, mainland China and may times to their beloved nation of Geor- gia. She loved to visit Kauai. Matriarch, wife, daughter, sister and friend who loved her community as her community loved her. She was a philanthro- pist, co-founder of the Causasus Children's Relief Fund charity, a wonderful cook, a welcoming hostess and once a scuba diver in such diverse locales as Alaska PHOTO COURTESY MARYELLEN ANGELSCRIBE Nymbus (now deceased) and his brother Myster E. purr-oved that wearing a live fur coat (them) was fraught with dangers! my toes. Thankfully the door opened wide enough for me to put Mys- ter E. and Nymbus on the fl oor in the hallway, prevent the other three from escaping, and run for the phone - all while maneuver- ing around fi ve cats running ten different directions! Too bad the entire escape was not videotaped! The cat-crazy video would have won Ameri- ca's Funniest Home Videos! So much for a quiet walk for the bemusement of two bored cats! All of our adrenaline was pumping now! I wish we could read the minds of the bush cats as they observed the walking cat fi ght. We must have relieved their boredom, too! If the neighbors saw this crazy scene, they might ask for advance warning of our next walk so they can have their video cameras handy! One thing is for sure, we relieved everyone's boredom and found some excitement that hot sum- and Saipan. Edythe was an author, play- wright and active member of writing communities locally and in the Seattle area. Two of her plays were staged and a third, "Hotel Potempkin", pre- miered in the Seattle area in January 2018. She was a clever card player, especially hand and foot and cribbage. Gardening was her greatest passions. Blue- berries were always a summer bumper crop in her backyard. As a certifi ed master gardener, she kept her back porch and yards beautiful with colorful plants. She was a member and elder of the Creswell Presbyterian Church. She loved her fami- ly, visiting Oregon coast and camping. She hosted a beau- tiful Thanksgiving dinner this year, full of family and friends. Edythe was plucky and one who persevered and found her way through life's diffi culties with enthusiasm and a great sense of humor. Kindness was the core of her mer evening! And who was the purrs-on on the phone? We will never know, they hung up just as I stepped over scattering cats and picked up the receiver. Making another mystery for an- other day! TIPS Relieve inside cat's boredom by appealing to their sense of catching prey. Buy them: catnip toys, scratching posts, teaser toys, and meow-vies to watch on TV! Walk only one cat at at time and use a harness and leash! Tips and the secret on how to train cats to walk out- side on a leash; http://www.an- gelscribe.com/tnt_cat-walking- on-leash.html My dog, Dolly, sheds so much that I always say that I'm always dressed in "Dolly" (Not "Dior")," said Christine in Van- couver, B.C. "I should name my next dog Dior!" being. It was her standard and her benchmark for the decision she made and the way she dealt with people. Edythe can live on in how well we treat each oth- er and how kind we are to one another. She is survived by husband, Chuck Stromme of Cottage Grove; her children Jim Siek- man (Dawne) Sutherlin, OR; Kathy Nelson, Sierra Vista, AZ; Lisa Stromme Warren (Luke) Seattle, WA. Siblings Adrienne Oyler, Penny, Bill Cutrell (Stephanie) San Mateo, CA. 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. It's quite a clan. We welcome your comments on the Smith Lund Funeral Home online guest book. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, February 3, 1 pm at the Creswell Presbyterian Church, 75 S. 4th St., Creswell, followed by friendship, food and music. She was a perfect wife. I will love and miss her forever. Another dental visit? Turns out, you have better things to do with your time. 8. How would you rate our new website experience Much better Just right Poor Other (please specify) ______________ _________________________________ 9. Do you use the e-Edition? Yes No Other (please specify) _______________ ________________________________ 10. Which, if any, social media platforms do you use to access news and information? __________________________________________ _____________________________ 11. Please provide us your information to be entered to win a prize from one of our great local businesses. Name ___________________________ ZIP/Postal Code ___________________ Email Address ___________________________ Phone Number ____________________ 5. Aside from the Sentinel, what are your most trusted sources for news that impacts your life? __________________________________________ _____________________________ 6. In general, do you prefer: In-depth analysis of the issues Shorter, snappier stories with engaging photos on a wider variety of topics News with a positive message and impact Investigative, hard-hitting news that adheres to the facts, however unpleasant they may be Other (please specify) _______________ _________________ struggling to hang on to the on- going cat fi ght! Visualize this: two quarrel- ing cats, a ringing phone and not a single fi nger available to open the screen door! No one was home to call for help to open the door latch, let alone relieve me of one of the brawling cats or answer the per- sistently ringing phone. Normally I would stack one Persian on top of the other so I could release the door latch, but in this case, with them still scrapping, growling, and hiss- ing, they were hardly in stack- ing mode! By now, our other three cats had heard the cat commotion and had gathered at the screen door like curious fans at a ball game. Now, my problem was two- fold. Cats in arms and cats in- doors. How could I keep any of them from escaping and running after the neighborhood cats? It is not easy hosting a cat fi ght in your arms, worrying about missing a phone call, and thinking on how to solve the problem! Finally, I lifted one bare foot and released the door latch with We know your time is valuable. That's why we've invested in CEREC technology that allows for a faster experience when you need crowns, S fillings or veneers. With CEREC, there's usually no need for a temporary and return visit. Everything is done in one visit, in about an hour - leaving more time for whatever is important to you. 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