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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • AUGUST 29, 2018 • Cottage Grove Th eatre to remodel Th e community theater also revealed its new season By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com Cottage Th eatre’s look- ing to break a leg next year in the traditional theatre sense of the phrase and an- nounced its intentions last week during a private gath- ering for donors that re- vealed next season’s line-up. “We’re going to be doing four shows instead of six,” said executive director Su- san Goes. Th e pared down sched- ule can be attributed to the second-half of the theatre’s good news: the building will be undergoing an expansion for seating, a remodel of the exterior and a sprucing up of the lobby. Th e remodel, while wel- comed, will mean Cottage Th eatre’s stage will be dark from May through Septem- ber, cutting two of the tra- ditional six shows per year. However, the remaining four shows were chosen with the audience in mind with Goes explaining that all of the shows are well-known. First on the schedule in February is “Romeo and Ju- liet,” the classic Shakespeare play that will serve as a Val- entine’s showcase under the direction of Tony Rust who has spent years interacting with the Bard’s work. Th e play was front and center last week when do- nors were given the oppor- tunity to guess the season’s shows with excerpts per- formed from each play. However, the more fa- mous scenes, Goes said, were left out making it more diffi cult. “We didn’t do the balcony scene from ‘Romeo and Ju- liet,’” she said. And the famous tragedy will not be the theatre’s only attempt at Shakespeare next season. In October, three ac- tors will attempt the “Com- plete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged,” a play that sees its characters attempting to cram all 37 of the famous plays into a 90-minute performance. “It’s actually very physical and very funny,” Goes said, noting that it would be the fi rst play performed in the new space aft er the renova- tion. “We chose it on purpose because it’s a cast of three… We wanted a show that was still ok if we had any con- struction delays and that could rehearse in someone’s living room if they had to.” While Shakespeare will re- open the theatre in October, something a little more fam- ily-friendly will close it out in April — with a little luck. Th e theatre plans to stage “Th e Sound of Music,” the classic musical detailing the Von Trapp family’s escape from Nazi Austria in World World II. However, the the- atre hasn’t secured the rights yet, which could prove diffi - cult with a national tour cur- rently on stage. “We think it’ll be ok be- cause the closest stop on the tour is in California,” Goes said, noting that the theatre does have a back-up plan for April’s show should “Sound of Music” not be an option. Th e 2019 season will close out with “Oliver” as the hol- iday show and mark the end of the fi rst season aft er the remodel which, according to Goes, is set to cost approxi- mately $1.5 million. Th e project is expected to add an estimated 50 new seats to the theatre, replac- ing the current fi ve sections of seats with three sections. Th e middle bank, that cur- rently has fi ve rows made up of used seats purchased from a church 20 years ago, will grow to seven and the fl oor plan will be tweaked slightly so that audience members can see fully to the back wall of the stage. “We lose a little of the stage up front but we gain some in the back,” Goes said. “We gain usable space because the audience will be able to see.” Th e audience will also be able to help choose the the- atre’s new seating. During this season’s showing of “Shrek the Musical” this Oc- tober, the theatre will hold a “Goldilocks” event that will showcase approximately four seat choices and allow audience members to try each one and issue feedback to the theatre. While construction is set to begin in May, the theatre hasn’t quite secured the total funding for the project. Earlier this year, it was awarded $40,000 grant funds which added to ex- isting grant funds from last year. Several donors have also contributed bringing the estimated total already raised to $400,000. School district launches new website for 2018 By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com South Lane School Dis- trict will look a little diff er- ent when school starts in September. A new Harrison Elemen- tary School will stand at Taylor and 10th Street and the students at Al Kennedy High School will start their second year at Delight Val- ley — but this time they’ll do it with a remodeled building that they don’t have NOTICE OF CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY The City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission has one vacancy. The commissioner appointed to this volunteer body by the City Council in this position will hold the term for the remainder of a three year term beginning January 2018 (2018-2021). Applicants must complete a Planning Commission application (available at the Community Development Department at City Hall and on-line at www.cottagegrove.org). The deadline for receiving applications is September 28 by 5 p.m. For further information pleased contact the Community Development Department at 541-942-3340. 6 -day weather forecast THURSDAY FRIDAY 77° | 50° 78° | 49° Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy SATURDAY SUNDAY 80° | 49° 75° | 49° Sunny Sunny MONDAY TUESDAY 78° | 50° 78° | 50° to share with HeadStart pre- schoolers. Parents will also notice an update to the school dis- trict’s website, the fi rst since 2015 when the site went through a transition to ed- ucate the public about the eff orts to pass a $35 million bond. “Well, we are certainly in the process of trying to redo some things. Now that bond items are starting to wrap up a bit we have removed the big button we had at the top,” said communications coordinator Garrett Brid- gens. Th e removal of the bond information at the top of the site, he said, will allow the district to feature pic- tures and information on the homepage. Th e district’s social media will also now be featured on the homepage. However, bond informa- tion will still be available on the website even if it’s no longer on the homepage. Th e district passed the bond in 2016 to construct a new elementary school and improve technology and se- curity throughout the dis- trict. Th e new website can be found at www.slane.k12.or. us. Transmissions Plus & AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES PRACTICING THE ART OF TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICE SINCE 1991 Manual & Automatic Transmission Repair Tune ups 30-60-90K Services Brakes, belts, hoses and cooling system services Muffl ers & Custom Exhaust All makes and models. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AFFORDABLY WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “WE MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN!” www.automotivespecialties.biz Sunny Sunny Flood policies must be in place at least 6 weeks prior to a claim. This coverage can be tricky. Call your local agent today (541) 942-0555. PayneWest.com/Cottage-Grove DUSTIN TULLAR & RUSS OWENS 541-942-8022 • COTTAGE GROVE VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email CMAY @CGS ENTINEL . COM OR NHICKSON @CGS ENTINEL . COM 5A Pet tips ‘N’ tales By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Splish! Splash! Success! W hat happens when you put 17 dogs in a 100-foot-long-by-50-foot-wide pool? Well, listen! “Bark, Bark, Yap, Splash, Bark, Ruff - ruff , Splash, Splash, ‘No Ted E. that is not your ball!’ Splash, Splash.” Th e mayhem went on for two fun fi lled hours as pet parents tossed balls and dogs fl ew in the pool to retrieve them. Th e Barking Mad puppy pool party was organized by Lynn Boe and Christi Hill for Tucker’s Cupboard, a non-profi t organization that helps fi nancially care for ca- nine households in the South Lane School District. Th e group assists with vet bills, pet medications and medical equipment. Th e local vet clinics refer candidates to them and they are endorsed by the Humane Society of Cottage Grove. “Th e dogs must be exhausted!” laughs Lynn aft er the event, while sipping a well-deserved glass of wine. “We had 17 dogs: 11 from town, fi ve from the Eugene area and one from Veneta. Th en there were the folks who arrived without a dog, just to spend time watching happy dogs having fun. Th ey were not disappointed! “Initially, some dogs were leery about jumping into the pool, even ones who normally have no problem with a lake or river, but once they got the idea there was no stopping them. Th ere was tail wagging and doggy smiling going on, that’s for sure. Other than occasionally stealing each other’s balls or toys, all the dogs got along. “Th ey were totally engrossed in playing and swim- ming.” Laurie’s Rottweiler, Ted E. Bear, was the second dog in the pool and the last to leave. “Ted E. was in the water the full two hours. We had a blast. He was so happy,” said Laurie. “We would go ev- Ted E. Bear wore his life jacket at Cottage Grove’s Pool Puppy Party. It gave him the op-paw-tunity and endur- ance to grab another dog’s ball and swim with it for two hours. ery week if we could. He was taking his green ball to any available strangers to toss for him. He didn’t care, he was all about fun in the pool. He wore his orange life jacket and soon dropped his green ball in favor of another dog’s red ball. “His fi rst pool party was as exciting for him as a child’s fi rst birthday party,” Laurie continued. “I was sure he would crash aft er all that swimming, but instead when we arrived home he was still so energized that he brought me his squeaky toy to play.” Terri’s dog, Diesel, was cautious when he arrived at the pool, but eventually he took the plunge and had a great time. Danny’s dog, Coco, eschewed the free tennis balls and his own toy and went straight for the semi-defl ated basketball. Tom’s rescue dogs, Lulu a Pit/Doberman mix and Iris, a Pit/Lab mix, “Had a blast!” according to Tom. “Even I thought it was a blast. It was incredible! I wish it was a yearly event or an extension of the dog park. My dogs are socialized every day at the dog park and they were excited to see their dog friends at the pool. It was Iris’s fi rst time in water. She would fetch her ball, then swim to me for a hug. Lulu had so much fun. Me too! When we arrived home I told my neighbor, ‘You missed it man. It was awesome!’” “Every person enthusiastically thanked us and said they had the best time,” said Lynn. “We want to thank Chuck and Debbie at the Old Mill Farm Store for supporting our event with gift bags for each K9 swimmer.” “I won’t be surprised that when the Warren H. Daugh- erty Aquatic Center in Cottage Grove, Oregon reopens aft er being reFURbished that a dozen black Labrador water-loving dogs don’t run away from home and line up at the door to enter for another swim,” I (Mary Elen) laughed. “Also, what happens when you have 17 soaking wet dogs at a pool?” “All those shaking dogs got me wet,” reports my fi ve- year-old grandson, Yossa, as he shook his body like a dog. TIPS: Never miss a dog pool party! Share your fun, amazing or crazing pet tips and tales at angelscribe@ msn.com or Follow Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ PetTipsandTales. Adopt loving pets online at www.PetFinder.com. For spay or neutering, call the Humane Society at 541-942-2789.
