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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 | 5A Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales Youth Advisory Committee visits Salem By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Sallie-Sue and her ‘Buddy’ COURTESY PHOTOS YAC members visited the capital on Feb. 17 to meet with legislators such as Representative Cedric Hayden and observe governmental processes up close. Women’s conference to discuss ‘Book of Revelation’ The Bible’s “Book of Rev- elation” is the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read, hear and keep it. (Revela- tion 1:3) Any woman interested in learning more about the Book of Revelation should attend a special Women’s Conference scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 29, at the London Grange, 72746 London Rd. in Cottage Grove, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is free to attend and there will also be light morning refreshments and a luncheon provided. The conference will cover all 22 chapters of the book and hopes to spark women of faith to go deeper into Bible study. The conference will be taught by Gretchen Spears, a resident of Cottage Grove, who is a Bible teacher to women. Spears has recently been a part of restoring the Bell Tower at London Church. Spears has taught sever- al conferences and retreats over the years, helping women of faith in Jesus Christ to know the truths of the Bible. All ladies who are inter- ested in attending should RSVP by calling or texting 541-844-6616. Healing Matrix offering community project funding The Healing Matrix nonprofit has announced the availability of $20,000 to fund one or more proj- ects that support its mis- sion of providing educa- tion and support services to improve individual and community health. A wide range of propos- als for outreach, collabora- tion and/or activities that promote informed lifestyle choices will receive serious consideration. Interested parties should email a letter of application by March 20 to cghmatrix2020@gmail. com. The letter should be no more than 250 words (bullet list is acceptable), describe the nature of the project to be undertaken, the impact it would have, explain how funds would be used, and identify the people/organization re- sponsible for completing the project. Opal Center to host screening of rare burlesque reels American burlesque is a genre of variety show. By the early 20th centu- ry, burlesque in America was presented as a pop- ulist blend of satire, per- formance art, music hall and adult entertainment, featuring striptease and broad comedy acts. The Cinema Guild will present two full reels of rare burlesque, striptease and exploitative Scopitone musical shorts Saturday, Feb. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Opal Center (513 Main St.) The screening is free and open to the commu- nity, but donations will be accepted. The event will be a unique chance to take a look at a collection of 16mm arcade loops and mail-order adult enter- tainment from the 1940- 60’s. Stars will include Jen- nie Lee, Lorraine Lee and many others. Due to the nature of the screening, the program is strictly for adults age 18 and older. For more information, call the Opal Center at 541-623-0513. p.m., followed by bingo at 6:30 p.m. The progressive blackout has continued to grow. For those only com- ing for bingo, you may pur- chase desserts and beverag- es for $3. Look forward to seeing everyone there. • Winter concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. in Crow High School. Senior pictures along with their baby pictures are due the same day. For more infor- mation, call the school of- fice. • Crow High School alumni basketball is com- ing Feb. 29, beginning 4:30 p.m. There is one more practice at the school gym this Sunday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. They would love to have more men to play, so tell all Crow High School graduates to join in the fun. • Crow Middle and High School wrestling students have done very well; con- gratulations to you and your coaches on a job well done! LORANE NEWS Contributed by Lil Thompson for The Sentinel • Come out to Lorane Grange Saturday, Feb. 22, for a delicious spaghetti dinner beginning at 5:30 6-day weather forecast FRIDAY SATURDAY 60° | 36° 55° | 42° Sunny Partly Cloudy SUNDAY MONDAY 47° | 35° 47° | 30° Rain Rain TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 54° | 39° Partly Cloudy 53° | 35° Partly Cloudy Prepare more than a policy to plan in event of disaster. We can develop your business’ emergency plan. Call today (541) 942-0555. 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He flew Sallie-Sue 1,000 miles to their home to briefly care for her while he regained financial footing. “We bought him clothes and offered to keep the dog until he was ready for her,” said Chris. “It did not take long before everyone realized she had become our dog. Obviously, she is still with us.” The couple may have inherited the dog, but a stray cat with a big heart adopted them. “Everyone wants a cat with all the best traits, but they are hard to find,” said Chris. “Ours found us! Clarence had built shelves on the corner of our en- closed patio for the feral cats to safely nest at night. The patio has two cat doors for them to come and go.” One morning, Clarence went to put out their food and water and there was a gorgeous black cat. The el- egant, long-haired feline looked at Clarence, dashed away — then stopped and observed Clarence. “Hey ‘Buddy,’ do you want to come back in?” Clar- ence recalled saying to the feline. “To my surprise, he did. I held out my hand for him to sniff, but instead he crawled up into my arms. ‘Wait until my wife sees you,’ I thought.” When Chris arrived in the kitchen, she saw her husband wearing a big smile and a huge, black Maine Coon cat. “I reached for the cat, and he let me hold him like a baby,” said Chris. “Then he did the most amazing thing: he put his head on my shoulder, took his soft paw and turned my face towards him, looked deeply into my eyes and licked my nose.” Budd’s adoption was officially complete. The couple was baffled as to where the cat had ma- terialized from as none of their neighbors had a black kitty. “While I held him, I knew in my heart it was meant to be. He would be our inside cat,” said Chris. “We had Sallie-Sue and did not know how this would work out, but I had a flash of intuition that she and her new ‘Buddy’ would get along. In no time at all our two pets were laying side by side grooming each other.” Within two days, Budd had the food routine down pat. He watched the first day and, on the second as Clarence sat down to give Sallie her treat, Budd lined up beside her. The couple works from home and, like most offices, the “staff ” joins in for coffee breaks. “When we take our coffee breaks, our animals think it is snack time and appear out of nowhere for their treats,” laughed Chris. “We have a gas fireplace and they both vie for the best warm spot. They lay side by side, their noses facing each other, their bodies in a V-shape. It is cute watching them flip in unison, like pancakes to warm their other sides.” TIPS: • Does your pet want to sit on your lap while you are typing at the computer, and keeps rolling off? I solved Myster E.’s dilemma by putting a pillow on my lap and him on top. • Trouble taking pets photos? Ruth in Vancouver takes pet selfies with her cell phone propped on a ta- ble, and a pepperoni stick leaning beside the camera. • Dog help and tip suggestions can also be found on: https://yourdogadvisor.com/ • UPS drivers and the dogs that love them: https:// www.facebook.com/upsdogs/ MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AFFORDABLY WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “WE MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN!” www.automotivespecialties.biz DUSTIN TULLAR & RUSS OWENS 541-942-8022 • COTTAGE GROVE Share your fur-avorite pet memory or adventure at angelscribe@msn.com. Visit Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook at/www.facebook.com/PetTipsandTales Humane Society for Neuter/Spay Assistance Program. 541-942-2789
