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10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL DECEMBER 6, 2017 Pool funding Continued from A1 to the table, leaving the project short $300,000. As a result, the task force is asking the community to pitch in. “I want to bring that asset back to life for the community,” Wood- ard said. “It’s a wide-reaching benefi t to the community,” he said noting the competitive events that take place there as well as the recreational and therapeutic activities. DENTAL Insurance Physicians Mutual Insurance Company A less expensive way to help get the dental care you deserve If you’re over 50, you can get coverage for about $1 a day* Keep your own dentist! NO networks to worry about NO annual or lifetime cap o n the cash benefi ts No wait for preventive care and no deductibles – you could get a checkup tomorrow Coverage for over 350 procedures including cleanings, exams, fi llings, crowns…even dentures you can receive FREE Information Kit 1-877-599-0125 www.dental50plus.com/25 *Individual plan. Product not available in MN, MT, NH, RI, VT, WA. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150(GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6096C MB16-NM001Gc Originally built in 1952, the pool has served more than 150,000 residents and since its construction, Cottage Grove has not reported a single incident of a child drowning—classes at the pool a manda- tory part of the district’s education plan. The plan Parent presented to the board on Monday would re- place the pool itself, which would allow for competition meets and include an eight-lane set-up, as well as address the aging locker rooms and add a hot tub. According to the district’s research and conversations with other area community pools, the hot tub feature is a larger draw and profi t earner. Without added funds, repairs to the pool would be limited. Lock- er room upgrades would consist of new paint and new fl ooring may be laid on the deck of the pool. “The pool has hosted birthday parties and other celebrations,” the letter continued. “It has been a central gathering spot for intergen- erational recreational and family swims…while the pool users have enjoyed a myriad of benefi ts, the pool has not fared so well.” The next meeting of the task force committee is scheduled for this Thursday and new construction estimates are due this week. In an effort to align with construction deadlines, the task force is ask- Imagine The Difference You Can Make DONATE YOUR CAR 1-844-533-9173 FREE TOWING TAX DEDUCTIBLE ing that initial donations be received by Dec. 15. Donations can be directed to SLSD/Pool Task Force 455 Adams Ave. Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424. Donors can also contact the school district at (541) 942-3381. To read the full letter and see the complete schematic of plans for the pool, visit cgsentinel.com SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE The Only Emergency Medical Transport Service in South Lane County Community Public Education: • CPR/AED • Heart Attack Recognition • Fall Prevention • Stroke Prevention • Fire Prevention • Fire Extinguishers • Fire-Med Membership Call 541-942-4493 for info. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually Serving South Lane County. Ask About A FREE 3 Day Vacation Voucher To Over 20 Destinations!!! www.southlanefi re.org 20% OFF* ONE Regular Priced Item in store *Present coupon at time of purchase • Can not be applied to in-house accounts. Valid 12-06-17 to 12-12-17 119 S. 6th Street • 541-942-0505 We have what you want for Christmas! Top Quality Brands Eugene Saturday Market’s 2017 Everything For Your Outdoor Needs! Handcrafted Gifts, Sold By Their Makers International Food Court Live Music Weekends: Nov. 18 - Dec. 17 + Dec. 22-24 10 AM - 6 PM • Lane Events Center, 13th & Jefferson More details at www.holidaymarket.org 541-686-8885 Shop Local. Shop Cottage Grove this Holiday Season!!! Shop local! Together we thrive! y Free Book Always with $15 Purchase Book your Holiday Party here! We have Gift Certificates!! 637 E. Main St. • (541) 942-6143 Kalapuya Books 615 Main Street • Cottage Grove • 541-942-8711 homesteadcg.com DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! WINDERMERE POWER RECLINERS 100% LEATHER 6 IN STOCK STARTING AT $699 Christmas Trees For Sale JEANS & SHIRTS BOY SCOUT TROOP #140 Weekends in December Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 or until sold out •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Safeway Parking Lot Have a Merry Christmas!
