Sweet Lorane Community News – July 21, 2016

July 21, 2016Newspaper Columns4-H, Crow Car Show, Crow High School, Crow Middle/High School Booster Club, Groundwaters 2016 Anthology, Hannah Edwards, Kevin Stevens, Lane County Fair, Lorane Christian Church, Lorane Community Potluck, Lorane Craft Group, Lorane Ice Cream Social, Marci Haro, Oregon's Main Street U.S. Highway 99 Coloring Book, Troy Jentzschpaedwards Leave a comment

Fern Ridge Review
Creswell Chronicle
Sweet Lorane Community News
July 21, 2016
By Pat Edwards

The Lane County Fair as well as the 4-H Youth Fair was held last week. Our family attended Wednesday and Thursday to watch our granddaughter, Hannah Edwards, show her lamb in the market and showmanship classes. 4-H has long been a tradition in our family and we’ve always supported it wholeheartedly; the kids have all raised animals from the family’s herds and flocks. That, I believe, is the essence of what 4-H is meant to be. We haven’t had any championship animals over the years, but we’ve raised some champion kids in the process. Congratulations to Hannah for following in that tradition. We are all so very proud of her.

Crow High School has a new principal. Marci Haro, former principal of the North Bend Middle School, was recently hired. Welcome to the C-A-L School District, Mrs. Haro.

I also have to send my own welcome to Crow’s new football coaching staff. Kevin Stevens (who also happens to be our grandson) is the new coach with another favorite, Troy Jentzsch, assisting him. Both Kev and Troy are graduates of Crow High School and are looking forward to working with the team.

The new craft group that is forming in Lorane is sponsored by the Ladies of the Lorane Christian Church. They hope to meet semi-weekly at the church and encourage anyone who wants to join them to bring their craft projects so that they can all work on them together. They met this past Tuesday and plan to continue meeting on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. The next get-together will be on August 2. I will be donating a few of my new OREGON’S MAIN STREET: U.S. Highway 99 Coloring Books for those who want to join in on the social part of it but don’t have a craft project to work on yet. I might even throw in a box of colored pencils. For more information, contact Jeri Porter at 541-942-2448.

The annual Lorane Community Potluck and Ice Cream Social will be taking place this year on Sunday, August 14. Everyone’s invited to come to the potluck first beginning at 12:30 p.m. Doors at the Lorane Grange will open at about 10:30 a.m. for those who want to drop off food or come early and visit with their neighbors. Bring your favorite dish – an entree, salad, side and/or dessert to share with everyone. We usually get a wonderful selection of food! Everyone will begin eating at 12:30 p.m.

The Lorane Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the Lorane Fire Department, will be held the same day from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Expect to find yummy homemade pies and ice cream and lots of fun activities for children and adults alike. Both events have become traditions that Lorane residents and friends in the area look forward to each year. Please plan on joining us.

A reminder, too, for the 14th annual Crow Car Show sponsored by the Crow Middle/High School Booster Club. It will be taking place on September 10 at Crow High School. They have a Facebook page set up under the name of “Crow Car Show” and they have provided contact numbers if you have any specific questions. The Crow Booster Club President is Linda Lay (541-844-5840) and the Auction Donation Coordinator/Vice President is Diana Lassen (541-517-9031) if you have items you are willing to donate for the baskets that will be auctioned. (Jen Chambers and I could donate some our coloring books!) Proceeds go towards booster club projects throughout the year and benefit all Crow-Applegate-Lorane students.

Groundwaters is now encouraging local writers and poets to submit their short stories, memoir, creative non-fiction, personal experience, poetry and other “family-friendly” contributions for our upcoming annual issue. The deadline for submissions is August 15. We’ve already received some wonderful submissions and hope to get as many as possible before the deadline. We especially encourage young writers to submit for our “Bubbling Up” section. If you or someone you know is an amateur writer or even one who has published a story or two or fifty, we’d love to include your work in our anthology. More information and submission guidelines can be found on our website at http://www.groundwaterspublishing.com/Anthologies.html or you can contact Jennifer Chambers or me at submissions@groundwaterspublishing.com for more information.

Sweet Lorane Community News – July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016Newspaper ColumnsAlyssa Shepherd, anthology, Film Camp, Groundwaters, Kevin Stevens, Lorane Christian Church, Lorane Community Assoc., Lorane Craft Group, Lorane Family Store, Lorane Growers' Market, Lorane Movie Night, Marissa McNutt Cooper, Rural Art Center, Takako Bartolduspaedwards Leave a comment

Fern Ridge Review
Creswell Chronicle
Sweet Lorane Community News
July 14, 2016
By Pat Edwards

Life has begun to return to whatever “normal” is for Jim and I since our recently aborted attempt at a vacation. My brother-in-law, John, is back under his own doctor’s care and is at home for now. Jim’s been busily working at the store and at home, and Jennifer Chambers and I’ve begun our work on this year’s edition of the Groundwaters 2016 anthology.

Jim has been in seventh heaven since our grandson, Kevin, moved back to Lorane to help him at the store and with our rentals across the street. Kev’s been a godsend and we are so grateful that he is here to help out. It has allowed Jim to take on some projects at home he has been wanting to do for a long time, and Kev’s experience at managing Safeway stores is really making itself evident at the store, too. Thank you, Kev!!

The Lorane Grower’s Market is about to be set up at the Lorane Family Store. Whenever any of you have extra produce from your gardens or fruit trees that you would like to donate to the Lorane Community Association, please bring them to the store and put them on the display rack in front under the canopy. (Flowers and plants are welcome, too, if you bring them in containers with water.) If you know that you will be donating something perishable that needs refrigeration, let Marissa McNutt Cooper or Jim know so that a cooler chest can be made available to store them in.

The way it works is that donated produce is left at the stand and anyone who wants to buy or trade for it can do so. It’s set up on the honor system, and a secure cash box is located beside the produce bench. Place whatever amount you want to donate towards the produce you are taking (or towards the community fund). If you bring produce, you are welcome to trade it for some that others have left. The cashbox is emptied daily and all proceeds go towards community projects that benefit us all.

I am trying to get information on a new group that seems to be forming in Lorane. Apparently, community women are being invited to participate in a crafting get-together to be held at the Lorane Christian Church. An initial meeting has been set for Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. I understand that if there appears to be enough interest, depending on how many show up on Tuesday night, they may begin holding them on a regular basis. I’ll try to get more details for next week’s column.

Here’s some more information about the free Rural Art Center’s Film Camp…“For the 5th year in a row, Rural Art Center will transform the Art Room at Applegate Elementary into Film Production Central. Thanks to generous grants from Oregon Country Fair Foundation and Plum Creek Foundation we have great equipment to work with. People of all ages are encouraged to come and join in the flurry of creativity and in the making of a film.

“We have used a variety of mediums to tell wonderful stories to our community. The Rural Art Center Movie Night will premiere our production in October. This year’s camp will meet Monday, August 8 to Thursday, August 11 and Monday, August 15 to Thursday, August 18. All days will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

“Takako Bartoldus will join us to share a well-known Japanese story called “Tears of the Red Oni.” This story explores sacrifice, friendship and, especially, Japanese culture. Takako taught high school in Japan for 10 years before relocating to Eugene 5 years ago. She is now an Assistant Teacher at Bridgeway House School.

“The Film Camp is free. Contact Alyssa Shepherd at malyssa2@yahoo.com or call 541-556-8151 for questions or to enroll.”

Sweet Lorane Community News – February 25, 2016

February 25, 2016Newspaper ColumnsART Inc., Crow High School Wrestling, Dakoata Lutje, Half Day of Art, Kevin Stevens, Lorane Christian Church, Lorane Fitness, Marti Byers, Norm Fox, Resource guide, Rural Art Center, Teke Jentzschpaedwards Leave a comment

Fern Ridge Review
Creswell Chronicle
Sweet Lorane Community News
February 25, 2016
By Pat Edwards

It sounds as though the Lorane Fitness group is off and running. According to Pam Kersgaard, one of the organizers, “Our set schedule is dance/aerobic workouts on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. On Thursdays at 5:00 p.m., we will do yoga/pilates/Tai Chi. So far we are showing videos on the big screen. It’s perfect for beginners. We have averaged around 14 or 15 people attending!”

They are providing babysitting in a separate room for those with young ones. There has been some interest shown in a morning session, but so far, none have been organized. Check the notices on either the “Health and Fitness in Lorane” or the “Lorane, Oregon” Facebook pages for updates.

My offer of putting together a directory of Lorane businesses, services and products is still open but someone needs to collect information for me if it is to be done. Katarina Digman has been the only one to offer a couple of suggestions, but I’ll need at least one person to coordinate and gather all of the information needed as I won’t be able to take on another project at this time. I’d be glad to put it on my allthingslorane.com website or in some simple printed pamphlets.

Congratulations are in store for Teke Jentzsch of Crow High School who placed second in his weight division in the District Wrestling Meet hosted by Crow. He qualified for the State meet which, as you read this, was held this past weekend. At this writing on the first day of the tournament, however, Teke’s mother, Coleen Jentzsch reports that, “Teke lost his first match, 11 to 10, in the last few seconds in the 3rd round. Tough match. He won the second one in true Teancum style. He pinned him in the 2nd round! So proud of my boy!” If Teke can win his next two matches on Saturday, he will place 3rd in state. Good job, Teke!

I understand that Dakoata Lutje from Crow earned his way to the state tournament, too. He was eliminated early but according to his mom, Keri Boehringer-Lutje, “Dakoata fought hard and was up 5-2. He almost had a pin several times, but lost with 34 seconds remaining. Tough loss, being up the whole time, but so proud of Dakoata. He had a great season. Way to come back with a broken thumb and still be at State!” Congratulations, Dakoata!

Sorry, Tom Page… I didn’t mean to step over into your territory, but I’ve known the Jentzsch and Boehringer families for a looong time! I’ll let you give the official “scoop.”

Speaking of Crow sports, I just heard that our grandson, Kevin Stevens, will be helping to coach the Crow baseball team this year. Boy, does that ever take me back. Kev graduated from Crow in 2006 (has it really been 10 years?). I loved those late spring/early summer evenings when we sat in the bleachers and watched his baseball team play nine innings. I still get goosebumps when I hear the solid crack of a bat connecting with a ball. It stirs up memories of how those cracks of the bat frequently sent a ball over the outfield fence and into the pond. We had quite a collection of those signed and dated balls on display in our house until I gave them back to Kev when he got his own home. Such sweet memories!

Last week, we were told that long-time teacher at Crow, Norm Fox, was hospitalized with what was determined to be a heart attack. He has been slowly recovering, but has been on a respirator and heavily sedated. He is still in the hospital and for those who know Norm and want to keep updated on his progress, his daughter, Cindee, has set up a Facebook page specifically for that purpose called, “Praying for Norm Fox.” Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fox family.

The Lorane Christian Church will provide a very “inspiring, emotional and live “Last Supper” service on Sunday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m.

The next half day of art, sponsored by the Rural Art Center, is scheduled for Friday, March 4. Marti Byers, former Crow High School drama teacher, who is now affiliated with the Applegate Regional Theater, Inc. (ART, Inc) will be working with the students on drama, improvisation games and skits. Scholarships are available for the participating fee. Contact Alyssa Shepherd at 541-556-8151 or malyssa2@yahoo for more information.

I understand that congratulations are in order for the members of ART, Inc. who recently were able to purchase the former Central School property and can now move forward with their plans for the long-dreamed-of theater that they have been planning. Congratulations to Marti Byers (who happens also to be Jennifer Chambers’ mother), Vicki Sourdry, and all of the loyal members of the ART, Inc. team who have worked so hard to make this happen! It’s a win-win for not only ART, but for the Veneta/Crow communities, as well.