COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL AUGUST 8, 2018 9A
Carousel group holds open house for the community
cause friction.”
Th e animals, original to the
cmay@cgsentinel.com
carousel, have been restored by
the advanced art class at Cot-
tage Grove High School, some-
thing the group says adds to
If you ever wanted to ride a
the community spirit behind
pig dressed to the nines, Satur-
the project as did the estimated
day was the day.
$22,000 contribution from local
Th e Friends of the Cottage
business Kimwood in the work
Grove Carousel celebrated the
to manufacture the latest grease
assembly of the long-storied car-
bearing design for the carousel.
ousel at the WOE fairgrounds as
Th e biggest obstacle in mov-
part of its fundraising eff orts to
ing
the carousel to Main Street
eventually bring the attraction
is
fi
nding
a location. For now,
to Main Street.
it
has
taken
up residence at the
“Th e unveiling of the assem-
WOE
fair
where
the group as
bled carousel, which is 85 per-
continued
to
draw
potential
cent complete, accumulated over
volunteers
and
investors
to view
3,000 volunteer labor hours,” the
the
project.
group said in a press release, go-
“Th e work will continue on
ing on to say that the remaining
the
fi nishing touches through-
work consists of electrical light-
out
the
remaining summer and
ing, graphics and design work
fall
to
enhance
its beauty and
on the rounding boards.
to
make
it
a
showpiece
for the
Th e project has been touch
South
Lane
County,
”
the
release
and go for more than 20 years
read.
“We
hope
to
have
a tem-
aft er former resident Judy Cash
porary
home
at
Brad’s
Chevrolet
went all-in on a childhood
on the south end of his parking
dream. Aft er inheriting funds
lot for the carousel in spring
from a family friend, Cash made
a trip across the country to pur-
COURTESY OF DUANE TADDEI 2019.”
Th e carousel will be avail-
chase the antique attraction with Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel show off its progress on Saturday, Aug. 4
able
for viewing throughout
dreams of seeing it on Main Street.
accompany the carousel.
breaking, start/stop, is being assembled by Olson
the
Western
Oregon Exposition
Cash passed away earlier this year, leaving the car-
On Saturday, kids had the opportunity to hop Electric in Eugene,” the group said. “As many wit- Heritage Fair August 17-19. Th e group continues
ousel to the Friends group.
on a horse, pig, zebra or rabbit and have volun- nessed, the carousel was revolved by hand, with to look for new volunteers. For more information,
Th e Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel are
teers walk the carousel around in its traditional two to three people pushing it, showing a great or to volunteer, visit the group’s website at cgcar-
still committed to Cash’s dream with several fund-
circle.
deal of balance, engineering achievement, making ousel.com
raisers held throughout the year and a new acqui-
“Th e electrical drive mechanism transmission, up many moving parts which must not bind to
sition just months ago; an antique music box to
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rushing twice a day is recommended by all of the major dental organizations, but if you’re not
fl ossing, you are missing out
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Th e American Dental Association urges people to fl oss at least once a day to help remove plaque
from the areas between the teeth where the toothbrush simply cannot reach.
Flossing is important because it helps prevent gum disease and cavities. And according to the
ADA, it doesn’t matter if you fl oss before or aft er brushing — as long as you’re doing it. A 2015 poll
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said aft er.
Th e key is fi nding the time to fl oss. Bring some fl oss with you to work to take care of it during
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health of your teeth.
Don’t Forget the Kids
As an adult, it’s up to us to be great role models. Proper dental care is a behavior we can easily pass
on to our children by teaching them the importance of taking care of their mouths. You should be
fl ossing your child’s teeth as soon as you see two teeth touching.
Th e ADA recommends parents fl ossing their children’s teeth until they are about 10 years old. By
this age, children have the dexterity to eff ectively fl oss by themselves.
Encourage your children to fl oss by reassuring them that the experience is not a painful one.
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How to Floss
Th e ADA has found that only about half of Americans fl oss their teeth. Considering the ease of
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• Guide the fl oss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion.
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the space between the gum and the tooth.
• Bring the fl oss back toward the contact point between the teeth and move the fl oss up or down
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