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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 | 7A “They really fill a huge, huge area for us in provid- ing the toys and presents to the kids,” said Fleck. Community Sharing has been operating the Holiday Food Box since at least the 1990s as far as members can remember and will re- turn next holiday season. “It’s a lot of work and it’s a really long day, but it’s so worthwhile,” said Fleck. “The benefit to the folks in the community is just wonderful. We’re thrilled to be able to provide it.” COME EXPERIENCE OUR NEW LASER Dentistry without anesthesia Brent Bitner, DDS Dentistry with Family in Mind C ALL U S T ODAY ! 541.942.7934 350 E. W ASHINGTON A VENUE • C OTTAGE G ROVE WWW.CGSMILES.COM DAMIEN SHERWOOD/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL A volunteer wheels a holiday meal out to an awaiting recipient in front of Trinity Lutheran Church on Dec. 20. of Community Sharing, what do I do with a tur- sugar. Trinity Lutheran Church, The program uses coun- key?’ to our LatinX family Joy from advocate,” said Fleck. “So ty funds, donations and Bohemia Sunrisers Kiwan- we started this just as a fundraisers to provide the is and the Rotary Club of Cottage Grove. In all, 228 food box- holiday program, but now wide array of food. The Tree of Joy pro- Fleck estimated that we do this all year round. ” es were distributed, 31 of Regular food boxes in- Grocery Outlet donat- gram, which provides gifts which were made for the LatinX community. LatinX cluded cranberry, green ed about a quarter of this for school-age children, is a gender-neutral alter- beans, corn, bread rolls, year’s food products, which stood Christmas trees in native term for people of margarine, potatoes, on- included 128 turkeys, 153 Walmart and Bi-Mart, Latin American origin or ion, celery, stuffing, broth, chickens, 100 pounds of decorated with tags of condensed milk, cake mix butter, 300 pounds of pota- children’s present wishes descent. The inclusion of Latin and a protein choice of ei- toes, 150 pounds of yellow which community mem- onions and 179 packages bers could pick and fulfill. food ingredients came six ther chicken or turkey. Passers-by picked both In the LatinX box, the of dinner rolls. years ago when members Several dozen volunteers trees clean and, on Friday, of the community found program provides masa, themselves at a loss with corn tortillas, beans, rice, were involved in the pro- 240 children’s wishes were margarine, potatoes, on- gram’s operation including answered as presents were certain ingredients. “We had some of our ion, celery, oil, green beans, high school and college distributed to awaiting cars LatinX families say, ‘Gosh, corn, condensed milk and students and members alongside the food boxes. A1 Install, Service, and Replace Pumps and Water Filtration Systems Test Water Quality And Water Flow Rate Handguns Long Rifles Concealed carry classes Call for Schedules MACHINE SHOP SERVICES Huddle/Drummond Automotive Is now off ering a full line of automotive machine shop services. From resurfacing a head, to fl ywheels, rebuilding that worn out engine or even a specialized racing application, Huddle Automotive can help you. With over 40 years of experience, we will get the job done right the fi rst time. Call or drop by and say “Hi”. Located at 80408 Delight Valley School Rd. Phone: 541-942-2521 CCB# 225171 Commercial and Residential SITE DEVELOPMENT • Excavation, Clearing, Grading • Rock Hauling • Residential Building Pads and Driveways • Trenching • Commercial Site Work • Demolition - Over 25 Years of Construction Experience - For Inquiries or a Free Estimate Visit Us Online at www.nwcbuilders.com Give Eric a Call (541) 802-9245 For service after hours, Call (503)991-9159 HOME PRIDE Painting and Repair LLC Bonded Licensed Insured CCB# 225978 Brandon Ervin (Owner) Tel: 541.649.8100 24 Hr. Service: 503.991.9159 Email: ervinfamilypumpservice@gmail.com Over 30 years of experience Thank you to all our wonderful customers your business in 2019. Mark and the crew wish you all a happy and healthy New Year! TURNING 65 AND NEED HELP WITH YOUR MEDICARE CHOICES? Call Paul to help simplify the complicated. Serving Lane & North Douglas Counties 541-517-7362 Paul Henrichs ~ Independent Agent coverage4oregon@gmail.com W in with YOUR FAMILY HAPPY O regon W est RV OUR HAPPY FAMILY will make 541-726-7689 541-942-9635 Eugene/Springfi eld Cottage Grove Fall Heating Tune-Up Only $119* 541 735 0089 SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE The Only Emergency Medical Transport Service in South Lane County We’ll make sure your system is running effectively and effi ciently. Call for details and an appointment today, and beat the winter rush! Complete Heating & Cooling System Service Reasonable Rates • All Work Guaranteed Free Winterization for 4 Years on any new or used RV Purchase good until 12-31-19 Call 541-942-4493 for info. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Serving South Lane County. www.southlanefi re.org * Limited-time offer. Restrictions apply. Call for details.
