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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 2019 C7 How to help veterans in need M S entinel C ottage G rove www.cgsentinel.com @ cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel Cottage-Grove-Sentinel OLD MILL FARM STORE Supports the hearts of our Service members and their families as they cope with the politics of war, Providing the experience for the growth of our Collective conscience. Open Mon-Fri 10-6 Saturday 10-4 942-3042 • 327 S. River Rd. • Cottage Grove THANK YOU Performing All Phases Of Automotive Repair Specializing In Ford, GM, and Dodge Diesels 541-942-2521 80408 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.huddleautomotive.com VETERANS! illions of men and women serve in the military and make the sac- rifi ces that such service requires. Risk- ing their lives to serve their countries, veterans sometimes endure mental and physical trauma, returning home to face uphill battles as they deal with their in- juries. Many veterans in need are not just in need of medical attention. Learning that their eff orts and sacrifi ces are recognized and appreciated by the ordinary citizens they protect can make a world of diff er- ence to veterans as they recover from their injuries. Men, women and children who want to help veterans in need can do so in var- ious ways. • Visit a veterans hospital. Contact a local veterans’ hospital to inquire about their volunteer programs. Th e U.S. De- partment of Veterans Aff airs notes that each year more than 75,000 volunteers spend more than 11 million hours in ser- vice to America’s veterans. Visiting veterans at the hospital to hear their stories can lift their spirits and aid in their recoveries. In addition, veter- ans’ hospitals may have volunteer opportunities that make it easier for hospitals to operate at optimal capacity. • Help a neigh- bor. Unfortunate- ly, many veterans return home with injuries that aff ect their ability to make it through a typical day without assistance. Disabled veterans may be unable to do their own grocery shopping or maintain their homes. If a neighbor or nearby vet- eran is facing such hurdles, off er to do his or her shopping or mow his or her lawn. Such tasks won’t take much time but can make a world of diff erence to veterans. • Off er professional services free of charge. Professionals who want to help veterans can off er their services free of charge. Accountants can off er to prepare veterans’ tax returns for free, while at- torneys can provide legal advice to vet- erans who need it. Contractors can help disabled vet- erans by off ering to make alterations to their homes for free or at cost. • Employ social media to help lo- cal veterans. Many people who want to help local veter- ans might not be able to do so more than one day per week. But some veterans may require daily assistance. Men and women can start a local- ly-based Facebook group for fellow members of their community who want to pitch in to help local veterans. Such a group can make it easier to share infor- mation and arrange help for veterans in need. Many veterans return home from serving overseas in need of help. Off er- ing such help can improve veterans’ lives while letting them know their eff orts and sacrifi ces are appreciated. 3 unique ways to give back to service members Service members and their families make many sacri- fi ces to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citi- zens. Th e following are three unique ways to give back to these selfl ess men and wom- en, who oft en benefi t greatly from even the simplest of ges- tures. 1. Serve as a driver for veterans. Many service members return from missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help ser- vice members can serve as drivers for veterans. Such a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker. 2. Donate your airline miles. Some disabled veterans re- ceive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating cer- tain types of injuries, which can make it diffi cult for their families to be there for them during their recoveries. By donating airline miles to mil- itary families, you can ensure injured servicepeople can still see their families during dif- fi cult times in their lives. Ac- cess to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries. 3. Sponsor a service dog. A signifi cant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disor- der (PTSD), which has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for He- roes, an organization that places service dogs with vet- erans, has helped many vet- erans successfully cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a ser- vice dog, people can provide an invaluable service to men and women fi ghting to regain their quality of life. Th ere are many ways for ordinary citizens to show their support for the brave people who selfl essly serve in the military. The Grove Bar & Grille J I M ’ S A U T O M O T I V E The Heart of Downtown Since 1910 Best Burgers in Town! Breakfast Served All Day • Cocktails • Microbrews • Wine • Billiards • Video Slots • Keno 541-942-9305 Jim Bales Owner Veteran’s Eat For Free on November 11, 2019 (Please, show your Military I.D.) Café Opens 11:00am Weekdays 9:00am Weekends Lounge Closes Sun - Tue at Midnight Wednesday - Saturday till 2:30 am Honoring our Veterans. 521 East Main Street, Cottage Grove 541-942-5152 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 409 South 6th Street, CG Monday - Friday • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm We Salute Those Who Served BECO Enterprises North Douglas County Fire & EMS 553 River Rd 541-942-2106 531 S. Cedar Street Drain 541-836-2282 Cottage Grove Police Department Pinocchio’s Pizza 1795 E. Main 541-942-5531 400 E. Main 541-942-9145 Goodwill Industries Smith Lund Mills Funeral Home 1205 Hwy 99 541-942-1571 123 S. 7th St 541-9420185 The New Gun Shop Mckenzie Valley Pump 78503 Sears Rd 541-942-8880 Eugene/Springfield 541-896-0453 Cottage Grove Sentinel Fort Rock Construction 116 N. 6th Street 541-942-3325 Cottage Grove 541-767-1611 Banner Bank 25 Gateway Blvd 541-942-3331 Fountain Gutters Cottage Grove 541-729-9515 Brads Chevy 2775 Row River Rd 541-942-4415 Hoyer Accounting 516 Whiteaker Ave 541-942-8241 South Lane Fire & Rescue 233 E. Harrison Ave 541-942-4493 Starfire Lumber 2795 Mosby Creek Rd 541-942-0168 Coast Fork Nursing Center 515 Grant Ave 541-942-5528 Chambers Bridge Dental 914 S. 4th St 541-942-1559 O n Veterans Day, we salute the American veterans and active-duty military whose courage and dedication have protected our freedom and our way of life for generations. We recognize their service and their sacrifice, their selflessness and bravery, their hard work and their faith. Please join us in celebrating the men and women of our military, past and present, this Veterans Day. Proudly fly your flag, thank a veteran and show your support for those who continue to serve today. McDonalds 1520 Gateway Blvd Cottage Grove Boyce & Sons Landscape & Building Materials 79149 N. River Rd 541-942-4664 D&D Auto 48 S. Pacific Hwy 99 541-942-4839 PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center 1515 Village Dr. 541-767-5500 Thanks, Veterans!
