Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Cottage Grove sentinel. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1909-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 18, 2017)
10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL OCTOBER 18, 2018 Living 50 Plus in Cottage Grove Giving safely as the holiday season approaches People often gain a greater sense of purpose and happiness after giving to charity, and seniors are no exception. According to a study from Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, today’s retirees are almost six times more likely to defi ne success by generosity than their wealth when compared to seniors of yesteryear. Seniors’ eagerness to give makes them prime targets for charity fraud. Giving in retirement while avoiding fraudsters is challeng- ing, but seniors who recognize their vulnerability can reduce their risk of falling victim to criminals. Research before giving To ensure a donation will be spent in the way it was intended, seniors should thoroughly research organizations before becoming donors. One of the fi rst places to start is Charity Navigator. A 501(c)(3) public charity, Char- ity Navigator has been steering the public in the right direction regarding charities since 2001. Their analysts research thou- sands of fi nancial documents, rating charities on accountabil- ity, transparency and perfor- mance, among other criteria. Individuals also can research charities by getting recommen- dations from friends and family, as well as learning about organi- zations through the Better Busi- ness Bureau. Online rankings and scam alerts can help with decision-making as well. Don’t feel pressured High-quality charities do not need to resort to pressure tactics to solicit funds. Similarly, individ- uals should not feel put upon to donate because of gifts received in the mail. Such gifts commonly include note pads and return address labels. Seniors should make donations based on how they feel about a particular charity and the difference they want to make. Be aware of sound-alike charities Some fraudulent charities like to piggyback on the success of rep- utable organizations. They may operate under names that sound similar to legitimate charities or create business logos that are near- ly identical. People should not be fooled by these tactics. Explore all the ways to give Seniors can give back in var- ious ways. Charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts are great ways to give, and seniors can even donate senior discounts through a giving site called Boomerang Giving. Seniors also can volunteer their time. Donate directly Contact a charity directly to donate instead of using a middle per- son or unconfi rmed entity on the phone. Use a credit card or check so there is a receipt of the donation. Opt out of information sharing Donating to one charity should not result in a deluge of solicita- tions from others. Individuals should tell a charity they do not want their personal information shared. This also helps to reduce the risk of being contacted by bogus charities. Seniors who give to charity reap many rewards. But safeguard- ing one’s fi nances is of paramount importance when donating to charity. Grove Medical Equipment “B UILDING A H EALTHY C OMMUNITY ” Y OUR L OCAL P ROVIDER OF H OME M EDICAL E QUIPMENT ! • OXYGEN • SLEEP THERAPY • WHEEL CHAIRS • HOSPITAL BEDS • WALK AIDS • SPECIALTY FITTINGS • SALES AND RENTALS • INSURANCE BILLING FOR SALES AND RENTALS 541-225-5443 grovemedical@outlook.com Join us on Facebook 148 Gateway Blvd (Bi Mart Plaza) Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Paid Political Advertisement Cottage Grove Sentinel www.cgsentinel.com ^ŽƵƚŚ>ĂŶĞŽƵŶƚLJ &ŝƌĞΘZĞƐĐƵĞ Measure 20-278 “This is not a new tax” Five years ago, you approved a five-year local option levy. Thank you. Local 851 is asking the voters to vote yes to renew the levy. Worship Directory A yes vote would: @ x Maintain 24/7 staffing at the Cottage Grove and Creswell fire stations. x Keep 24/7 paramedic ambulance service. x Prevent the loss of up to nine firefighter/paramedic positions. x Keep home and business insurance costs down due to the current ISO protection ratings. x Keep response times down to your emergencies. x Enhance fire and EMS capabilities keeping citizens safe. cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel *Paid for by Lane Professional Firefighters PAC Cottage-Grove-Sentinel Cottage Grove Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett www.cg4.tv Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Service: 10:00am DRAIN: HOPE U.M.C. 131 W “A” St. Drain, OR 541-315-1617 Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen Fellowship & Song: 11:30am Potluck Lunch: 12:00pm Worship: 12:30pm COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Service: 10am, Sunday School: 9am for all ages Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.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 KNND and the Opal Center proudly presents a reenactment of the 1938 Orson Wells radio broadcast War of the Worlds 7pm Tuesday Oct 31st on KNND the Mighty AM 1400 Tickets available at: Th e Opal Center and the Craft y Mercantile or purchase online at www.opalcentercg.org Ticket prices $7 for adults and $5 for children Sponsored by: Starfi re Lumber, Les Schwab Tire Center, Rogers & Son Floor Covering, Little Caesar Pizza, Flower Basket & Gift Boutique, Dave’s Place & Hair Design, Grove Medical Equipment & Supplies, Big Stuff BBQ, Vintage Inn Restaurant, Jim’s Automotive and Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 Father: Joseph Hung Nguyen Holy Mass: Tue-Thu: 8:30am; Sat:5:30pm Sun: 10:30am Confession: After daily mass, Sat. 4-5pm or by appointment St. Philip Benizi, Creswell 552 Holbrock Lane 541-895-8686, Sunday: 8:30am St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 pm Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Calvary Chapel Cottage Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Grove www.hopefellowshipupc.com 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Trinity Lutheran Church 541-942-6842 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: Jeff Smith Living Faith Assembly Pastor: James L. Markus Two Services on Sun: 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Sunday School & Adult Education 9am & 10:45am Pastor Rulon Combs 9:15am Youth Group Bible Study Sunday Worship 10:30 am Child Care 10:45am Service Only Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:00 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & www.cgcalvary.org Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com Center for Spiritual Living Non-Denominational Cottage Grove Church of Christ United Methodist Church 700 Gibbs Ave. 1041 Pennoyer Ave 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 (Community Center) Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen 541-942-8928 Rev. Bobby Lee Worship: 10:30am Preacher: Tony Martin Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Sunday Bible Study:10:00am cslcottagegrove@gmail.com Kids Free) Sunday Worship:10:50am & 2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm 5:30pm Church of Christ cottagegroveumc.org 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 www.pennoyeravecoc.com Sunday Service: 10:30am Old Time Gospel Fellowship “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Cottage Grove Bible Church 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Pastor: Jim Edwards 1200 East Quincy Avenue Worship Service: 10:00am Sunday Service: 10:00am 541-942-4771 Message: “WE BELIEVE IN Join us in Traditional Pastor:Bob Singer MIRACLES” Christian Worship Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Worship With Us! Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel @ 541-942-3325