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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • MARCH 20, 2019 • 3A Magnolia Gardens makes Delivery of Gratitude to first responders Inspired by the residents and staff of Magnolia Gar- dens as a way to express their gratitude to members of South Lane County Fire and rescue following last month’s snowstorm, Magnolia Gar- dens directors, staff members and chef delivered a surprise lunch to SLCFR on March 12. As a show of their apprecia- tion, Magnolia Gardens res- idents provided a full meal to the fire department in an effort to give firefighters a well-deserved day off from cooking. “We are impressed and grateful for the fine work our fire department does in our community,” said Deb- by Johannes, Executive Di- rector of Magnolia Gardens. “During our recent snow storm, we called for a trans- port to the hospital for one of our residents. Her hus- band wanted to accompany his wife to the hospital. The EMTs generously packed up the husband’s oxygen and wheelchair, and they invited him to travel with his wife to the hospital in the ambu- lance. We are so grateful for all they do.” The Magnolia Gardens chef prepared a warm lunch of soup, salad, homemade bread and cookies. “We appreciate the fire de- partment’s efforts in the com- munity and the traditions they carry,” Pat Patterson,” said former Cottage Grove City Council member and current resident of Magnolia Gardens. VFW member Dennis Twite explained how, follow- ing a wind storm a month ago, the cable on the VFW’s flagpole broke and the fire department pitched in to help. “It was about 30 feet high and we couldn’t reach it,” said Twite. “The fire de- partment brought their truck out and put a new cable up for us.” North Douglas School District names new superintendent “We know he will bring the excitement and leadership that will indeed move us to the next level.” The North Douglas School Board announced that Terry Bennett has been named the new superintendent of the district effective July 1. Bennett currently works for the Oregon Department of Education in the office of Teaching, Learning and As- sessment. His previous ad- ministrative experience in- cludes building and district level roles in Durham (CA), Klamath, Portland and Leb- anon school districts cov- ering a 17-year span. Ben- nett has a master’s degree from University of Oregon in the area of Educational Leadership. He completed his administrative licensure program at Portland State University. His teaching ex- perience includes middle and high school social stud- ies, distance learning and alternative education from 1988 to 2000. “We are really excited to have Mr. Bennett as a new addition to our leadership team. He brings to the dis- trict a great many skills and talents that he will en- hance and grow our school district,” said school board chairman Tom Kelley. “We know he will bring the ex- citement and leadership that will indeed move us to the next level.” “As the new superinten- dent, I am grateful for this time to engage our district and community in the pro- cess of building relation- ships, listening to all voices of our community — stu- dents, parents, staff, teach- ers, administrators, board members, residents, district partners and civic leaders,” said Bennett. “I will hit the ground running to build upon the strong legacy that the school district and com- munity have established for our students.” ALLIGATOR AUCTION GARY MANLY/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL Magnolia residents Clive Putman and Candy Jaatinen, along with Activities Director Lesa Eller and SLCFR crew members. Putman has three sons who are also firefighters outside of South Lane. LORANE NEWS • Two Lorane Fire Board positions are open. Anyone interest- ed must file by March 21. • CAL School Board meets this Thursday, March 21 in the Apple- gate board room at 7 pm. • School is a half-day this Friday, March 22, for the beginning of Spring break (March 25 through 29.) School resumes Monday, April 1 (April Fool’s Day). • Come to Lorane Grange this Saturday, March 23, and enjoy some fun and a deli- cious spaghetti dinner, be- ginning at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be lots of bingo prizes, a 50/50 raffle and the pro- gressive blackout amount is over $150. Due to Easter towards the end of April, this will be the last dinner and bingo until next fall. • Lorane Grange meets on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. The Grange is cur- rently collecting new socks and underwear for men and women veterans, to be handed out at the Stand Down later this year. If you’d like to donate, bring new socks and/or under- wear to any of the days men- tioned and put them in the barrel in the entryway — or call Lil at 541-942-5701. • The RAC/ Lorane Grange Talent Show is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. Call Barbara Dare at 541-942-7911 or Lil at 541-942-5701 to get on the list. If you are entertain- ing, be there by 2:45 p.m. Last-minute entertain- ers are welcome. Anyone having stationary artwork (woodwork, art work, jew- elry, glassware, knit work, etc.) should come to the Grange by 2:30 p.m. to set up in the kitchen area. Re- member: it’s free, so come enjoy an afternoon of amazing talent! Also, finger food snacks will be in the kitchen. • Valedictorian for 2019 at Crow High School is Kody Roberts with a 4.23 GPA, and Eli Mat- thews is Salutatorian with a 4.18 GPA. Con- gratulations to both! • The Reading Ninjas, Ki- eran, Kyla, Kiera, and Jezi, will represent Applegate Elementary in the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) regional competition. Con- gratulations! Cottage Theatre presents The inspirational story of Maria von Trapp APRIL 5 – 28 SATURDAY - March 30th 11AM-4PM Businesses turn merchandise and services into advertising dollars Listeners receive great products & services at a fraction of the cost – Call KNND 541-942-2468 for a bidder number. Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp The Alligator Auction promises fun and great deals for businesses and listeners A percent of the proceeds to benefi t South Lane Dental Clinic Directed by Joel Ibáñez Music Direction by Chris King Choreography by Janet Rust Sponsored by: Thursday – Saturday 8:00 pm; Sunday 2:30 pm. $25 Adult, $15 Youth (6 – 18) 541-942-8001 • 700 Village Drive • Cottage Grove www.cottagetheatre.org