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8A | MAY 27, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL EDITOR from A7 conversations about how everything worked. … Of course, it takes a while to learn a whole community, so there’s always more to network and more to learn.” Sherwood also wanted to restore trust in both jour- nalists and in The Sentinel. “As opposed to metro- politan newspapers, com- munity newspapers have a deeply intimate role. It’s more than just to build, but to cultivate deep relation- ships with the community that allow us to be a reliable source for people to lean on,” he said. One example of culti- vating relationships came from a developing story from Cottage Grove High School and a student haz- ing incident. “It was a very shocking moment for the communi- ty,” Sherwood said. “There were a lot of rumors cir- culating through not just social media, but other news sources. They didn’t seem to have all the facts. So, when this broke, it was a sloppy job. I had to spend another couple of weeks of chasing down all of the ru- mors and misinformation.” One of Hickson’s sayings is, “Never be in a hurry to serve bad food.” As a restau- rant chef, he had learned the importance of taking time to make sure quality and presentation were in- cluded with every dish he served. He applied the rule often in the newsroom, and Sherwood took it to heart. He relied on the good relationship between The Sentinel and the school dis- trict, established through monthly meetings and past coverage, to identify the correct information. gave me a quick primer on how the city and a lot of its infrastructure operates. And that relationship, that openness has continued throughout.” For him, it was about making connections in Cottage Grove. This was relatively easy due to some- thing unique about the area itself. “Cottage Grove, there’s something in the water,” Sherwood said. “When someone puts their shoul- der to the wheel, there is a tendency for people to rally. There’s already a deep con- nection among people in the community to support each other that I can build from.” He added that in Cottage Grove, “the more you in- vest, the more return you get.” As Sherwood got better acquainted with the area and built connections, this proved more and more true. Not only was he once a month appearing on KN- ND’s “The Beeper Show” with host Cameron Reiten, he and his team were meet- ing once a month with local school districts and con- necting with the fire and police departments. These open lines of communica- tion helped Sherwood feel grounded in the commu- nity and invested in its suc- cess. “They’re all willing to work very closely with the paper, which is something I really appreciate about them,” he said. “I had ac- cess to all these people constantly. And they were willing to just sit down and have really long, involved “The article we wrote ba- sically squashed all of the rumors and got all the truth out there. It presented the story in a way that, even if people weren’t satisfied with what happened to the perpetrators, they at least understood the context for it a little bit better. They knew which information to trust and which not to,” Sherwood said. Right away, the rumors on social media disap- peared. “The circumstances weren’t great, but I felt re- ally good about our abili- ty to help the community heal from some devastat- ing news through learning about it truthfully,” he said. “I felt really good about be- ing responsible with infor- mation.” A Community Newspaper Due to Cottage Grove’s housing situation, Sherwood lived out of the area for his first two years at The Senti- nel. During the pandemic, he was finally able to move closer to the community. “In March, I moved into a place just outside of town. I’m right where I need to be, right next to the action,” he said. “That makes a huge difference when it comes to covering anything that pops up that needs my immedi- ate attention. … I’m look- ing forward to being able to enjoy this community in a more intimate way than I was able to from another city.” With a couple years as a journalist under his belt, Sherwood now has a new way of defining himself out- side of his role at the news- First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Rev.: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am fpcgrove.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org A guide to local businesses committed to helping our community thrive Chiropractor Counseling & Mental Health South Lane Mental Health Serving Cottage Grove Since 1988 • Outpatient Counseling for Children, Adults & Couples • Psychiatric Medication Management • Crisis Assistance 541-942-2850 • 541-942-3939 • www.slmh.org Dental Health Delaying going to the Dentist? Sedation Dentistry is a Dream come True... find out if its for You! BIRCH AVENUE DENTAL • Comprehensive General Dentistry • Advanced Cosmetic Techniques • Implants 1325 Birch Avenue, Cottage Grove 541.942.2471 Park W. 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Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur Youth Worship Sundays: 11a (all 5:00pm TLC Groups ages welcome) Mondays: 5:30p (6th-12th grades) tlccg.com United Methodist Church Non-Denominational 334 Washington 541-942-3033 Church of Christ Worship 10am 1041 Pennoyer Ave umcgrove.org 541-942-8928 Preacher: Tony Martin “VICTORY” Country Church Cottage Grove Faith Center Sunday Bible Study:10:00am 33761 Row River Rd. Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery 541-942-4851 www.pennoyeravecoc.com Worship Service: 10:00am Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett www.cg4.tv Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Message: “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Full Childrenʼs Ministry available St. Philip Benizi Services: 9:00am & 10:45am Catholic Churches CRESWELL: 1025. N. 19th St. Creswell Presbyterian Church Delight Valley 541-942-3420 75 S 4th S • 541-895-3419 Church of Christ Father John J. Boyle Rev. Seth Wheeler 33087 Saginaw Rd. 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