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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 | 3A Healing Matrix offering service project funding Candidates chew on issues during pie social PHOTO BY GREG LEE M ore than 100 people attended the Blackberry Pie Society’s Political Party held Saturday, Feb. 22. A half-dozen candidates running for federal, state and local political office were among the attendees. The event offered guests opportunities to become involved in the upcoming elections along with, of course, serving up blackberry pie. The Healing Matrix nonprofit has announced the availability of $20,000 to fund one or more proj- ects that support its mis- sion of providing educa- tion and support services to improve individual and community health. A wide range of propos- als for outreach, collabora- tion and/or activities that promote informed lifestyle choices will receive serious consideration. Interested parties should email a letter of application by March 20 to cghmatrix2020@gmail. com. The letter should be no more than 250 words (a bullet list is acceptable), describe the nature of the project to be undertaken, the impact it would have, explain how funds would be used, and identify the people/organization re- sponsible for completing the project. Upcoming women’s conference to discuss ‘Book of Revelation’ The Bible’s “Book of Rev- elation” is the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read, hear and keep it. (Revela- tion 1:3) Any woman interested in learning more about the Book of Revelation should attend a special Women’s Conference scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 29, at the London Grange, 72746 London Rd. in Cottage Grove, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is free to attend and there will also be light morning refreshments and a luncheon provided. The conference will cover all 22 chapters of the book and hopes to spark women of faith to go deeper into Bible study. The conference will be taught by Gretchen Spears, a resident of Cottage Grove, who is a Bible teacher to women. Spears has recent- ly been a part of restoring the Bell Tower at London Church. Spears has taught sever- al conferences and retreats over the years, helping women of faith in Jesus Christ to know the truths of the Bible. All ladies who are inter- ested in attending should RSVP by calling or texting 541-844-6616. 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. Quality Cleaning With over 40 years of experience, we will get the job done right the fi rst time. Call or drop by and say “Hi”. Certifi ed Green Located at 80408 Delight Valley School Rd. Phone: 541-942-2521 541-942-0420 Healthy teeth start early Do you know the most common chronic disease that faces young children today? It’s not asthma or hay fever. It’s actually cavities in children’s teeth, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fortunately, this common health problem can be corrected if it’s caught early enough and good habits are taught from a young age. CRITICAL TO HEALTH For children, cavities are about more than mouth pain. Th ey can distract students from learning or keep them home from school, which can have a big impact on their educational goals. It’s tough for a child to “be himself” when he is distracted by tooth pain, aft er all. To keep your child’s teeth in tip-top shape, experts recommend they see a dentist for a checkup by their fi rst birthday, or shortly aft er their fi rst teeth appear. Th at’s an early visit — and one too many parents skip — but it can help catch oral health problems quickly and also set the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth. GOOD HABITS One of the most important aspects of good oral health is maintaining good habits, and that’s especially true for children. It’s another reason why regular dental visits are so important for young people. When children go to the dentist, they’re Carpet Cleaning Specialists not only getting work done on their teeth. Th ey’re also learning lessons about oral hygiene that can last a lifetime. Ideally, you’ll want to fi nd a dentist who is good at teaching children how to take care of their teeth properly. If the dentist can make it fun for the child — and show them how important it is to take care of their oral health — they’ll be much better off later in life. Aft er all, the habits they pick up now will likely stick with them for a long time. BABY TEETH Some parents may wonder why they need to pay so much attention to their children’s baby teeth when they won’t last through adulthood anyway. But the truth is that the health of their gums and teeth as children can impact their smile as an adult. Experts at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry say that baby teeth play three big roles: — Maintaining good nutrition by permitting your child to chew properly. — Play a part in speech development. — Help the permanent teeth by saving space for them. In the end, having healthy teeth is also an important part of having a healthy body. Th ey will help your child eat right, learn to speak and smile with confi dence. ALZHEIMER’S AND y g SUPPORT p DEMENTIA Questions or concerns, call: Linda LaZar (541) 942-0054 1425 Daugherty Ave • Cottage Grove
