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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 | 5A Yoncalla senior attends SESEY at OSU YO N C A L L A— S t u - dents often ask them- selves, “how will I use this in the ‘real’ world?” The Summer Experience in Science and Engineer- ing for Youth (SESEY) put on by Oregon State University helps answer that question and, over the past summer, Yon- calla High School senior Priya Allen was able to have that learning expe- rience. While at OSU, Allen was able to stay in Weath- erford Hall and experi- ence the college life by attending lectures about majors, careers and col- lege life. Part of the pro- gram included taking a trip to the University of Oregon and being able to tour that campus as well. However, the ma- jority of time was spent at OSU, working on her lab project with her partner alongside an undergrad- uate and a graduate stu- dent — all of whom were overseen by an associate professor of environmen- tal engineering. Their project was fo- cused on finding the most efficient varieties of plants for stormwater cleaning and pertained mainly to environmental and bio- logical engineering. The work was completed in a biohazard level-1 lab, By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Borrow My Doggy COURTESY PHOTO Yoncalla High School senior Priya Allen (far right) attended OSU’s Summer Experience Science and Engineering for Youth (SESEY), where she had the opor- tunity to work on a special project in a lab with a SESEY partner alongside an undergraduate and graduate student. where the group con- ducted Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), ammonium and UV 254 tests utilizing very ex- pensive equipment. At the end of the week, the results were presented to parents and project men- tors. “I am so incredibly grateful to have been giv- en an opportunity to par- ticipate in SESEY,” Allen said. “In less than a week I discovered that bioen- gineering was not nearly as interesting to me as chemical engineering. I also learned a lot from the camp counselors about life at OSU and college in general.” Initiated by Oregon State University in 1997, SESEY is coordinated by the School of Chemical, Biological and Environ- mental Engineering. Al- len said she would high- ly recommend anyone interested in science and engineering to apply. “At SESEY, you are giv- en an opportunity that can rarely be experienced anywhere else,” said Al- len. “The fact that I was able to produce data that could contribute to in- credible discoveries is in- valuable.” For more information pn the SESEY program, visit https://cbee.oregon- state.edu/sesey. • Crow High School had a great homecoming week culminating Friday night with the bonfire, floats — and CHS football team won their game! Both the middle and high school sports could use more volunteers at gates, on the lines and in the con- cession booth. No experi- ence needed, just contact the Crow Booster Club or the high school. Their fall sports teams are playing very well. • Today, Oct. 2, come to the Crow Middle/High School Open House from 6 to 7 p.m. Start in the gym with introductions of staff, then parents and students can visit whichever class- room they choose to visit. Be sure to get some hot chocolate and cookies be- fore you leave. • Lorane Grangers gath- er this Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., for their monthly meeting. Their spaghetti and bingo evenings re- sume on Friday, Oct. 18, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Bingo follows at 6:30 p.m. Tell your friends to come enjoy a fun evening at Lo- rane Grange. Progressive bingo has grown. • Rural Arts movie nights resume on Satur- day, Oct. 12, at Lorane Grange with the movie “Babe.” Lorane Communi- ty Association hosts with a delicious soup dinner and free entry for this family event evening. • If you love horses and are in Crow High School, CHS is co-opting with Elmira for an Oregon High School Equestrian Team (OHSET). If inter- ested, call 541-520-4521. Eighth-graders interested can be groomers. • Boosters are planning the annual Halloween event at Applegate Ele- mentary on Oct. 25. If you would like to donate can- dy bags, drop them off at Applegate office. • Everyone: Please drive carefully as roads are now wet and much cooler. Also, please observe the rules of the road! LORANE NEWS Contributed by Lil Thompson for The Sentinel Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales Preserving Your Pet’s Memory We off er a full line of aftercare services to honor the life of your beloved pet. Cremation Services • Burials • Memorials • Urns • Keepsakes • Grief Support 123 S. 7th St. Cottage Grove 541.942.0185 smithlundmills.com 6-day weather forecast THURSDAY FRIDAY 60° | 47° 62° | 43° Rain Rain Transmissions Plus & AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES PRACTICING THE ART OF TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICE SINCE 1991 SATURDAY SUNDAY 67° | 46° 71° | 49° Partly Cloudy Sunny MONDAY TUESDAY 71° | 50° Partly Cloudy 61° | 47° Rain You have a benefits budget. We have a way to make it work. Call today (541) 942-0555. PayneWest.com/Cottage-Grove 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. Charlotte, Annie and Beezus went from strangers to family I t is amazing who you can meet at Costco! I have no idea how Annie and I began our conversation, but before we knew it we were new best friends as she shared her dog, Beezus’s, English tale. Annie moved from the USA to Bristol, UK in 2014 with her female Bernese Mountain Dog, Beezus, for work. The university town of Bristol has students who miss their own dogs. So, on BorrowMyDoggy.com, they sign up to spend quality time with other people’s best Fido friends. It is a great concept, and with An- nie’s busy lifestyle she knew it would be perfect to reg- ister Beezus. At this time, Charlotte was a zoology student com- pleting her undergraduate degree with plans of con- tinuing on to veterinary school. She loves dogs and knew that borrowing a dog would be a stress reliever and force her to get outside and exercise. During her final term, while completing her senior thesis, she would borrow Beezus several times a week. They walked to cafes where she was writing, or to her home to hang out with her flatmates. “Beezus was a Godsend,” said Charlotte. “During my last year at university and final exams, Beezus’s happy spirit lifted my spirits,” said Charlotte. Charlotte graduated in June 2016 and moved back home to London to start her veterinary studies. At the same time, miraculously, Annie relocated to London for a new job. “Charlotte continued borrowing Beezus for week- ends when I was traveling,” said Annie. Two years lat- er, Beezus and I said goodbye to Charlotte and relocat- ed to Vancouver, Canada. But their story does not end there! The ladies kept in touch, and that summer Charlotte flew to Vancouver to visit her “borrowed family.” “It was her first visit to Vancouver and she fell in love with it,” said Annie. “While here, she reached out to several veterinarian clinics. The good news is that Charlotte will be returning this winter to stay with Beezus and me as she completes a placement for her veterinary degree.” Some more “Borrow Beezus” experiences: • A young college student’s girlfriend loves Bernese Mountain Dogs. So, for her birthday, he borrowed Beezus and surprised her with a picnic at a park. • That same girlfriend was organizing a fashion show for the university and borrowed Beezus to walk the catwalk with the lead model. • Beezus was loaned to a 10-year-old girl for her birthday slumber party and along with her three friends, who had a picnic at the park. • Annie confesses that she was jealous of her dog when Beezus — and not her — was invited for a week- end at a country estate! The minute that Annie learned about BorrowM- yDog, she knew the idea was a winner and it has prov- en so on so many levels. “Not only has Beezus met wonderful people who care for her, so have I,” said Annie. “She has had so many wonderful adventures and always came home happy, instead of sitting around bored all day in my flat. She was exercised, socialized and had a full life. I did not have to worry about her and we discovered the connection was a way to meet family we did not know we had!” Note: Beezus’s name is from Beverly Cleary’s chil- drens’ books about Ramona and Beezus Quimby. Bev- erly’s books were the first Annie read as a child and when she moved to Portland, Ore., she lived in the neighborhood where the books took place. 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