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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | MAY 14, 2020 ROP, SLSD launch donation drive for local youth Rural Organizing Proj- ect (ROP), in partner- ship with the South Lane School District’s (SLSD) McKinney-Vento Program and United Way, is launch- ing a donation drive for food and basic needs items to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Cottage Grove youth. Donations will be ac- cepted on an ongoing basis each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Ru- ral Organizing Project, 623 E Main Street in Cottage Grove. Social distancing guide- lines will be in effect; call 541-649-1169 for trunk pick-up or to drop off items outside the door. Jessica Campbell, Exec- utive Director of the Rural Organizing Project. “Cottage Grove is a com- munity that shows up for each other and helps our neighbors,” said Campbell. “We are proud to be part- nering with SLSD to help however we can.” According to Jade Chamness, SLSD McK- inney-Vento Liaison, the community has shown incredible generosity to- wards students. “This school year, the Cottage Grove communi- ty has helped us meet the needs of the nearly 280 SLSD students who have experienced housing in- stability.” said Chamness. “Today, we need your sup- port more than ever. Help us help students so they can focus on their dreams.” Community members are invited to donate the following new items: • Food: Perishable and non-perishable • Basic needs items: Hand sanitizer, masks, liq- uid soap, toilet paper, fem- inine hygiene items, dia- pers, wipes, shampoo and conditioner, liquid body soap • Cleaning supplies: Dis- infectant wipes, cleaning spray, paper towels • Gift cards: To local gro- cery stores and Walmart Donations may also be made online at https://bit. ly/emergencygrocerygift cards , or by check: McKinney-Vento Pro- gram, SLSD Business Of- fice, 455 Adams Ave, Cot- tage Grove OR 97424. We are a busy EYE CARE practice that is searching for an experienced Ophthalmic physician’s assistant for a busy eye care practice, but we are willing to train the right per- son. The applicant should have at least 1 year of practical experience in ophthalmic or medical office. Certification is recommended. Essential qualities include; good com- munication skills and friendly disposition, the ability to deploy and operate new technology including inventory and practice management software. Applicant must have the skills to function well in a busy and multitasking posi- tion and be a team player. The position includes assisting the physician chair side, ordering supplies, sterilizing equipment, and other tasks. Please include resume and professional references when responding to drg@ad- vancedeyecare.org. The compensation package includes hourly wage, retirement IRA, profit sharing, bonus system and health and vision insurance benefits. Wage is based on certification and experience. | 3A VFW offering community dinners again Friday The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3473 in Cottage Grove will resume its Friday Night Communi- ty Dinners tomorrow, May 15. Members will be back in the kitchen to feed folks and raise money to provide services to local veterans. On the drive-thru take- out menu for tomorrow will be spaghetti, salad, southeast part of town at garlic bread and cookies 3160 Hillside Drive. For more information, for $7. Dinner will be served call 541-942-7099. from 4 to 7 p.m. VFW Post 3473 is located in the Celebrating local heroes During Hospital and Healthcare Workers week (May 4-10), PeaceHealth and community members cele- brated its local healthcare heroes. Healthcare workers at PeaceHealth medical cen- ters, including Cottage Grove (above), were recog- nized with banners and shows of appreciation. That included a donation of 50 $5 gift cards from Dutch Bros. Pictured (left) are: Jacob Dodge (kneeling) from Dutch Bros., along with care- givers at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center. COURTESY PHOTOS Information sessions scheduled for Cottage Village Housing Co-Op SquareOne Villages and the Cottage Village Coali- tion will be holding co-op information sessions for people interested in joining the Cottage Village Hous- ing Cooperative. Anyone interested in working with neighbors in the manage- ment of your housing and who meets the posted in- come guidelines should sign up to attend one of the following an information sessions: • Saturday May 16, noon to 1 p.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. • Monday, May 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Thursday, May 21, from 4 to 5 p.m., or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sessions will be held at 1402 Madison Ave. in Cot- tage Grove Attendees must RSVP in advance at www.squareone villages.org/cvc, and click “Apply to Live at CVC.” If you are unable to RSVP online, leave a message at 541-525-0501. 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