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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 9, 2018 7A Local organizations compete for $40k Betty Kaiser's By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com There’s $40,000 up for grabs and Cottage Grove has a 50 per- cent chance of grabbing it. Emerald People’s Utility Dis- trict’s annual Green Grant com- petition awards funds to schools and non-profi ts that submit a plan for a renewable energy project and manage to secure the vote of customers. The competition, which start- ed in 2004, is funded by EPUD customers who choose to be part of the Green program. As program members, they pay one cent more per used kilowatt and the difference is funneled into the Green Grant fund. “What’s clear is that our cus- tomers choose to pay a little ex- tra to fund this,” said Patty Jo Angelini, public relations coor- dinator for the company. Every organization that sub- mits a plan is entered into the voting pool, according to Ange- lini, as long as it abides by the rules of the contest: entries must be renewable energy focused and organizations must be with- in EPUD’s service area. This year, two Cottage Grove groups have submitted projects along with organizations in Sag- inaw and Veneta. Aprovecho—an education center focused on sustainabil- ity—has submitted plans for a solar system with a battery backup. According to its ap- plication, Aprovecho says the project “will help reduce oper- ational costs and increase the organization’s effectiveness as a sustainability teaching and demonstration center.” Branch Rd. Farm School, an organic and biodynamic 73- acre farm in Cottage Grove that focuses on getting people in- volved in the process of grow- ing food, also suggested a solar system that it says will provide “renewable energy genera- tion, community education and demonstration and additional shelter for the school.” When the grant was founded in 2004, it focused on regional projects but according to Ange- lini, in 2014, the scope was nar- rowed to more local projects but Cottage Grove has yet to take home the prize. “In 2014 it was Community Food for Creswell, 2015 was in Dexter, in 2016 it was Pleasant Hill School District and in 2017 it was Midlane in Veneta,” An- gelini said. All four winning projects were focused on solar energy. EPUD customers can vote on- line at epud.org or through the company's newsletter, for their favorite projects. The project with the most votes will receive funding. Voting is open through June 6. Winners are expected to be announced the following week. Lane County reports Whooping Cough outbreak Lane County Health and Hu- man Services offi cials are report- ing 12 cases of Pertussis (whoop- ing cough) at Sheldon High School. “Given the high reproductive rate for Pertussis (one case can cause up to 16 new cases), this many cases in this short of time is especially troublesome,” said Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Chief Health Offi cer for Lane County Public Health. “Fortunately, we have had great team effort with the school, now it’s time to ask our community members for help by TURNING 65 AND NEED HELP WITH YOUR MEDICARE CHOICES? Call Paul to help simplify the complicated. 541-517-7362 Paul Henrichs ~ Independent Agent coverage4oregon@gmail.com getting vaccinated.” Whooping cough is highly contagious and symptoms in- clude a runny nose, sneezing and cough. The cough can worsen over the course of a few days and be accompanied by vomiting and spasms. Infants commonly dis- play more severe symptoms. The duration of the infection can be up to two weeks with a debilitating cough for up to 90 days. Individuals exhibiting these symptoms are encouraged to refrain from contact with children, stay home from work or school for up to 21 days and seek medical attention. If a doc- tor prescribes antibiotics, this exclusion from work and school can be reduced to as little as fi ve days. Pertussis is particularly dan- gerous for children younger than one year of age. Most deaths occur in unvaccinated children or in children too young to be vaccinated who contract the disease from a family member. These family members may be unvaccinated or unaware that immunity from initial childhood vaccinations wanes after fi ve-10 years and thus have not received their booster. Business Owners, Reach more than 10,500 Readers throughout South Lane and Douglas Counties when you advertise with us! Call 541.942.3325 or email gmanly@cgsentinel.com today to get started. New Subscribers! Stay connected to all the people, places and events that make our community a great place to call home. From dining and events to sports, shopping and community news, we cover every local angle to keep you in the know and on the go. As a result, it is critical that in- fants begin the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) immu- nization series on schedule and all family members receive the Tdap booster (tetanus, diphthe- ria, and pertussis). The fi rst three shots for infants are given at two, four, and six months of age. The fourth shot is given between 15 and 18 months of age, and a fi fth shot is given before a child en- ters school, at four to six years of age. DTaP and Tdap are covered by most health insurance plans and are readily available through a number of facilities including pharmacies. Individuals inter- ested in receiving the vaccine or booster should contact their pre- ferred health care provider. Since the bacteria are typically spread by coughing or sneezing, it is also important that every- one practices proper respiratory hygiene. This includes covering your cough or sneeze, properly disposing of used tissue and fre- quently washing hands, even if you do not display symptoms. For additional information on Pertussis, please visit: https:// www.cdc.gov/pertussis/index. html Chatterbox I was six years old when I was adopted into my “forever family.” They quickly learned that I was a child who loved to talk and ask questions. They nicknamed me the Chatterbox. The 1940s were an era when children were supposed to be seen and not heard. So, I grew up with many unanswered ques- tions about my new family and life in general. My grandmother was prob- ably my favorite person in the family. I had never known an- other grandmother and she be- came my anchor in every storm. She never raised her voice and always had time for me. In stature, she was short (4’11” tall), round and cherubic looking. In the style of the era, she always wore a house dress, an apron, stockings and sturdy shoes. She was always working. Grandma and Grandpa lived in a big Spanish style house where he grew a Victory Gar- den. My parents, sister, brother and I lived across the street. Our quiet neighborhood was high in the hills above Los Angeles be- fore it became a mecca for the world. Sundays, we all went to church. Always. After Sunday supper, Grandpa and I went to evening services where I played the violin. I often walked to grandma’s house just to chat, eat a cookie warm from the oven, cry on her shoulder, feel her love and soak in her wisdom. If I was having a hard day at school she would smile, pat me on the back and say, “This, too, shall pass.” I would go home happy. Cora Mae was born in Mis- souri in 1894 and married J.D. Rush from Texas when she was only 14-years-old! 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Special introductory off ers are limited to no more than two special subscriptions in a twelve month period and must be paid in advance to qualify for special rate. Once the above discounted period ends, you will be billed at the regular subscription rates. May 25th Huckleberrys Sour Mash Country Open D O Daily il 11am 11 for f Complimentary Tasting 942-1364 X www.saginawvineyard.com tling in California. It was a hard life. Looking back, I realize that I thought my grandmother could do anything. An expert seam- stress, I watched her create beautiful quilts, doll clothes, church and prom dresses. She canned fruits and vegetables, entertained large groups and cooked scrumptious meals topped off with hand cranked ice cream on homemade pies. She had also lived through two world wars; experienced women being given the right to vote and endured the Great De- pression. Technology advances made life easier. Things we take for granted: radio, electric re- frigerators (formerly ice boxes), frozen food (remember Bird’s Eye?) and television opened a whole new world. She never learned how to drive. In March 1957, Grandpa was taken to the hospital and not ex- pected to live. I spent that night with grandma. She made it clear that she didn’t want to live with- out her husband. She was hospi- talized and died quickly. Grand- pa shortly after. I was 18 years old and It was the shock of my young life. But she trained me well. Life would go on. I loved my grandparents but I poured out my heart to grand- ma. Selfi shly, our relationship in life was all about me. What I was feeling. How I was do- ing. What I wanted to do with my life. Now, I look back and wonder why I didn’t ask more questions about her life. I won- der what her hopes, aspirations and frustrations were. What events had shaped her life to be a perfect grandmother? As this Mother’s Day ap- proaches, I would encourage you to remember that life is short. If your grandmother or mother are still alive you are blessed. Don’t miss any oppor- tunity to get to know them bet- ter. They are special. Ask them about their lives as children and young adults. Find out what shaped them to become the peo- ple they are today. They will be thrilled that you care enough to ask and you will have memories to pass on to the next genera- tion. In retrospect, here is a short list of questions that I would ask Cora Mae, my wonderful grand- mother: 1.What were your parents like? 2.Growing up what did you do for fun? 3.Where did you go to school? 4.Did you graduate from high school? 5.Did you have any special dreams for your life? 6.Where did you meet grand- pa? 7.Why did you get married so young? 8.Did you have a wedding? 9.Who was your best friend? 10.What was it like living in Mexico? 11. What was the worst time of life? 11. What was your favorite time of life? 12. If you could have one wish granted what would it be? 13. What is your greatest joy? 14. Would you do anything over again? 15. Was I your favorite grand- child? (Please say ‘yes’!) Contact Betty Kaiser’s Chat- terbox at 942-1317 or bchatty@ bettykaiser.com Cottage Grove Sentinel www.cgsentinel.com YES, start my subscription to Th e Cottage Grove Sentinel today! Choose your subscription type and term: Mailing Address __ Weekly Delivery for $35.00 /Year __ 10 weeks for $7.00 Name: __________________________________________________________________ Delivery Address: _________________________________________________________ @ cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel __ Check Enclosed Mail this completed form with payment to: Th e Cottage Grove Sentinel PO Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 City: ____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________ Phone: ________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Cottage-Grove-Sentinel