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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 3A 19th annual Metropolitan Rhythm, Blues Revue set to open Feb. 20 The annual Metropoli- tan Rhythm & Blues Revue is back for its 19th year at Cottage Theatre, celebrat- ing nearly two decades of great music, smooth vo- cals, energizing dance and comic commercials. The popular musical re- vue, directed by Cottage Grove High School Music Director Devin Wright, opens Thursday, Feb. 20, for four shows at the Cot- tage Theatre. When the singing and City dancing is over, students at petitions. From My Friends,” deliv- the high school will have The show opens with a ered by the CGHS Jazz Choir, Jazz Band and by this year’s R&B Dancers. The show continues with crowd pleasers in different styles such as Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home,” “Do You Wanna Dance” and “Somewhere Beyond the Sea.” — CGHS Music Director Devin Wright The show will feature the high school jazz band, earned the $8,000 or so Beatles set “Sgt. Pepper’s jazz choir and Micropho- needed to fund their way Lonely Hearts Club Band,” nics, all backed up by an to music camps and com- and “With a Little Help all-star adult combo of lo- “All of the adults from this incredible community are what make the Metropolitan Rhythm & Blues Revue such an intriguing event.” cal musicians that Wright has put together. “All of the adults from this incredible community are what make the Metro- politan Rhythm & Blues Revue such an intriguing event,” said Wright. “R&B veterans Joanna New- ton and Shelley Dill will again bring their time and amazing talent to the R&B Revue, along with Keith Kessler and Tony Rust. This 19-year-old vision to create a venue where the community and the high school can collaborate on a professional show has certainly come true. It is a remarkable event.” Performances will be Thursday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Cottage Theatre by calling 541-942-8001 or online at www.cottageth- eatre.org. In other city council news: from A1 the success of other cities’ implementation of parklets in her support of the down- town additions. “One restaurant that I read about reported a 20 percent increase in their business soon aft er do- ing it, which means hiring more people, which means more jobs for our com- munity,” she said. “I’m a believer that people attract people.” Concerns about the safe- ty of the parklets and park- ing limitations were raised as well. “I do want to be support- ive,” said Councilor Mike Fleck. “But I have two com- peting concerns. Liability is a real concern of mine … and another piece I’m con- cerned about is our current Downtown Refi nement Plan is actually designed DAMIEN SHERWOOD/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL to narrow the street. And Urban Forestry Committee Chair Reilly Newman was congratulated for her eff orts in helping bring the Hiro- then we’re going to have shima Peace Tree to Cottage Grove. these further narrowing the street.” “I think we need to en- benefi t. Th ey would shop.” liability issues,” he said. to concerns raised about Solesbee felt the city courage our visitors to lin- Councilor Kenneth “I’m all for more business parking availability. could adapt refi nement ger,” she said. “And if you Roberts stated that he had and supporting our busi- “Th ere are 670 public plans to any new down- make that outside area, it heard concerns about safe- nesses downtown … so I parking spots between town installments and will make them stay a lit- ty from community mem- think there’s a lot to be dis- Gibbs and Washington,” he stressed the added benefi t tle longer. And it’s not just bers as well. cussed on this.” said. “So I support this 100 of tourism. the restaurants that would “I’m worried about the Mayor Jeff Gowing spoke percent.” “One Sunny Day of Peace” Proclamation Mayor Gowing pro- claimed Feb. 17, 2020 as “One Sunny Day of Peace” in recognition of the up- coming 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima this August. Th e day will be marked by the planting of a gingko biloba sapling which was grown from the seed of a tree which survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima. Th e One Sunny Day Ini- tiative, founded by survi- vor of Hiroshima’s atomic bombing Hideo Tamura Snider, partnered in 2017 with Green Legacy Hiro- shima to germinate seeds from the surviving trees and plant them on pub- lic lands to create a living connection to the atomic bombing events. Th e mayor invited res- idents to become famil- iar with the history of the atomic bombing, recognize the work of its survivors and attend the ceremonial planting of the Hiroshima Peace Tree at Coiner Park at 11 a.m. FAQ: At what age should I spay or neuter my pet? According to the Humane Society, pets should ideally be fi xed by the age of 4 months to prevent accidental litters. Cats can go into heat and become pregnant by 4 months and dogs by 5 months. Whentospay. org reports that female dogs and cats who have gone through their fi rst heat are 16 times more likely to develop the animal form of breast cancer than animals spayed before their fi rst heat. Surgeries are also faster and easier to perform on puppies and kittens, which means less time under anesthesia and quicker recovery. Why spay or neuter? 10 million homeless animals enter overcrowded shelters every year. 90% of these animals are not spayed or neutered. 4 to 6 million are euthanized. Source: American Pet Products Association Spaying and neutering helps prevent pet overpopulation and euthanasia in our shelters. It also helps eliminate behaviors like spraying, roaming, yowling and fi ghting! Lost & Found Many shelter animals are picked up and brought in by animal control or strangers. A found pet may have escaped a yard or home without identifi cation and should be brought to a shelter, so owners have a chance to locate and reunite with their pet. Microchipping and keeping a visible ID tag on pets will help ensure their safe return should they ever become lost. Did you know? Dogs can have 2 litters in a year, with an average of 6 to 10 puppies in a litter. Cats can have 3 litters in a year, with an average of 4 to 6 kittens in a litter. Source: Th e National Council on Pet Population, Study and Policy (NCPPSP) Humane Society of Cottage Grove SPAY/NEUTER COUPONS $50 off spay coupons for female cats $25 off neuter coupons for male cats Coupons are available at Th is ‘n’ Th at Corner, 33 N. 8th street, Cottage Grove 10-4 Mon-Sat, and are good at the two veterinary clinics in Cottage Grove and the two in Creswell. Th e coupons will expire February 29, 2020. ® OLD MILL FARM STORE Lane County’s Oldest Feed Store Conventional, Organic, Homeopathic Scratch & Peck Pure Vita Science Diet Purina Natural Balance T.O.W. CHS Nutri Source O.G. Fertilizers Hay EVO O.G. Soil Straw Cal. 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