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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL May 13, 2015 9A M AKING A DIFFERENCE Volunteers working toward community betterment Levi-Strauss volunteers transform Community Sharing garden BY JON STINNETT The Cottage Grove Sentinel T hey spent much of a beau- tiful spring day in the soil, and the results surpassed the ex- pectations of many. Early Thursday morning, vol- unteers with the Levi-Strauss company’s Community Involve- ment Team gathered at Cottage Grove Community Sharing, and the transformation they brought to the garden there was palpable within a few hours. Employees with the company’s Eugene of- fi ce joined other community volunteers to weed and plant a garden in sore need of care, ac- cording to Community Sharing Executive Director Mike Fleck. “My son and I typically do it every year, but we were way behind,” Fleck said. “We were overgrown, and this is just un- believable.” Community Sharing Board President Mary McNamara said 23 volunteers weeded, ran roto- tillers, mowed the lawn and op- erated weed-eaters Thursday morning, and she added her thanks to those who helped out. Community Sharing also received cash donations based on volunteer involvement. The organization works to fulfi ll the basic needs of South Lane County. “Not only did volunteers work, but for the fi rst 10 volun- teers that arrived, we received $1000. When the next 10 vol- unteers arrived, we received an additional $1000,” McNamara said. www.shoppelocal.biz www.shoppelocal.biz photo by Jon Stinnett About 20 Levi-Strauss employees and community volunteers weeded and planted the Community Sharing garden last week. Rapid Response Team aims to tackle graffi ti T he Chamber Tourism Committee and the City of Cottage Grove are team- ing up in attempts to quickly attack and remove graffi ti around town. Marie Long- fellow is the "GRR Team" captain, with Lorraine Eriksen as her Number One. They cruise around town scouting graffi ti and no- tifying Cottage Grove Police to handle the legal documentation. City Planner Amanda Ferguson notifi es victimized property owners and offers the GRR Team's assistance with removal. City Public Works staff provides the team with specialized training and basic removal ma- terials. "We need many more volunteers,” Team Captain Marie Longfellow said. “This is an ideal opportunity for local groups and orga- nizations to pitch in and demonstrate pride in our community.” Plans are underway to provide "growly" T-shirts for the team and to schedule work parties. Priority #1: The Row River Trail prior to the busy summer season. Those interested in volunteering can call Longfellow at 541-942-5658 or email her at longfellow.marie@gmail.com. photo by Cindy Weeldreyer Graffi ti Rapid Response Team members Marie Longfellow and Lorraine Eriksen, with the assistance of Jill Vaverka, remove graffi ti from a portable toilet next to the Cottage Grove Armory last Thursday. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OSU Day of Service On Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, organizers are seeking volunteers to take part in the OSU Community Day of Service at Harrison Elementary School, a day where OSU alum- ni and friends across the U.S. give back to their communities through service projects. The Harrison Parent Club is excited to be organizing this service site in Cottage Grove. Those interested are asked to register on-line at osualum. com/service so that lunch after the work party and a free t-shirt can be distributed while sup- plies last. All ages are welcome to help, though children under age 12 need to bring an adult work partner. The event is sponsored by OSU Alumni Association and Harrison Elementary Par- ent (and Grandparent) Club. Volunteers are asked to bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and gloves, if possible. Contact Melissa Fery, 541- 513-3208 with questions. Cemetery clean-up The Cottage Grove Historical Society would appreciate any volunteer help for the clean-up day at the historic McFarland Cemetery on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone willing to help is asked to bring gloves, clippers, etc., but some garden- ing tools will be available. For more information call 541-942- 5022. The cemetery is located off of North River Road at the corner of Holly Ave. and Kala- puya St. Need housing? Habitat for Humanity in Cot- tage Grove is in the process of selecting a family or person who qualifi es for help in obtain- ing a house. A selection orien- tation and application meeting will be held Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs. Community members are asked to attend to see how they can become a partner with Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call 541-767-0358 or email info@habitatcg.org $ PUUBHF ( SPWF 4 FOUJOFM Our Community Newspaper since 1889 Subscribe and $AVE S o me So e time t i me ti m e s, mes, s p a am m pe peri r ing ri ng i s no n t en enou ough ou u gh t o ke keep ep y ou our r fe f eet e et e h al he alth th hy. y I f you yo o u ar a e a se s e ni nior or o r ha h ve v f ee eet t th that at r eq equi uire ui re s pe p ci cial a c ar al are, e e, y yo o u’ u r re e n ot t a lo o ne ne.. 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