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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • OCTOBER 17, 2018 • CANCER from A10 all kinds of not pleasant aspects of it and my husband never wavered, he emptied drains, washed my hair. I never felt any need for any other kind of sup- port group. When I was diagnosed, I had my gynecologist, my surgeon, the plastic surgeon and the on- cologist and none of them talked to each other so it was a circus. Now, they have patient man- agers who step in and coordi- nate all this stuff with the doc- tors so my advice would be, take someone with you to every appointment once you’re diag- nosed because you’re so stunned by the diagnosis that you don’t take it all in. “Th e one thing I would say is, I feel very lucky. I have sur- vived. Even more so than in 1996, breast cancer is not a death sentence because there’s lots of treatments. “It’s come a long way. If you’re diagnosed don’t panic.” BOARD from A1 Th e school board off ered praise for Sullivan and the work that he has done in the time he has been here so far while also reiterating that they are not trying to rush the work they are doing. “Th is process has helped us Editor’s note: Th is interview was edited for length and clar- ity. If you or someone you know would like to share your breast cancer story with Th e Sentinel, please email cmay@cgsentinel. com. 11A see that the work we do both as a board and a district takes time. Dr. Sullivan is providing leadership and guidance as we work to shape our school dis- trict for the future,” read part of a statement the board put out aft er the meeting. “Th e board is excited to work with Dr. Sullivan through the chal- lenges ahead this school year and into next.” Sullivan’s salary will be re- visited at a later meeting. "Th e board and Dr. Sullivan are eager to engage with staff , parents and community to ensure that our students have a safe and caring learning en- vironment where all can suc- ceed," the statement read. Th e board will begin their search for a superintendent in 2019. freedom and more autonomy over where he is in the world. Because he doesn’t have a lot of autonomy over where he is.” On a mission to get the chair repaired, Swearengin was un- able to get in contact with the company that makes the chair but found the next best thing: Chris Medina. Medina, a friend and the engineering and technolo- gy teacher at Cottage Grove High School, would be able to get the job done. Medina also teaches students robotics and how to make electric cars and he sought the help of his students to get the chair opera- tional once more. “Th e kids went through this and checked things out to see what was right with it and what was wrong with it. What we had to change and then we found that a few things had to be done to it, we did those repairs and were able to get it back in a pretty quick turn- around time,” said Medina. A trio of senior boys from Cottage Grove High School — Oden Armstrong, William Keedy and Jackson Simmons — worked on the project to make sure it can “survive an elementary school.” “We spent the last couple of weeks just trying to do as much as we can with it. Try to make it work as best as possi- ble for him,” said Armstrong. “It really puts a smile on your face to see him be able to move around freely and just have the time of his life,” added Simmons. Trick or Treat on Main Street Wednesday, October 31 STUDENT from A1 little bars were starting to lose their bolts. So he didn’t get to play in it much last year be- cause of that,” said Harrison teacher Amy Swearengin who taught Ethan last year. Add- ing that the chair will, “give him more mobility and more If you are a business and want to set up a booth downtown and be a part of the festivities, contact Travis at the chamber offi ce (541) 942-2411. NEW EXPANDED HOURS Mon- Th urs 11- 9 • Fri - Sat 11 - 10 • Sun 11 - 7 Locally Sourced PIG & TURNIP EST 2015 UNITE German Inspired Fo o d Beer Wine Cider 60 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, Or 97424 541-942-6130 • pigandturnip.com Alto Plank Plus, 188 Mandorla 418 A St., Springfi eld, OR 97477 • 541-968-2403 Waterproof. Pet-proof. Worry-proof. Luxury vinyl plank that has it all. Carpet | Resilient | Hardwood | Tile & Stone | Laminate | shawfloors.com 1324 E. Main Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0500 rogersandsonfl oorcovering.com Rogers and Son