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South Lane Television, Inc.
In the early days of television, most TV stations serving Oregon were located in Portland. And reception from Portland was extremely poor in Cottage Grove. With the hopes of devising a plan for better reception, a group of local television enthusiasts met over coffee to discuss how members of the community could develop a system that would provide better TV pictures in Cottage Grove. What emerged was a community non-profit they organized in 1957 as South Lane Television, Inc. The new SLTV Board set out to raise money for an engineering study that determined Hansen Butte, located a mile southeast of Cottage Grove, was the ideal point to receive TV signals and translate those signals to new channels that could be easily picked up in and around Cottage Grove. A successful fund drive followed and the fledgling board was able to purchase the necessary equipment to put the first three stations on the air. Over the years, SLTV has steadily improved and expanded its service. Today, the Cottage Grove system has grown to 36 channels, the London Springs system now has 14 channels, and Dorena/Culp Creek now has 8 channels – making South Lane Television one of the largest and most technically advanced translator operations in the Country. The best part is that the service is absolutely free! All viewers need is an antenna. In town, a good (never the cheapest!), indoor antenna may work fine, but for the best performance, a good outdoor antenna is recommended. For more challenged reception areas you may need an amplified set-top antenna or outdoor antenna. But once you have your antenna hooked up, the free TV just keeps on coming! The cost savings compared to cable or satellite services often amounts to more than $1,000 a year! South Lane Television and its volunteer board has been with you for over six decades and is always watching for new ways to improve our service to the community. These messages are brought to you as a public service by South Lane Television. Our goal is to continue serving the community with the highest quality free television service possible.
SOUTH LANE TELEVISION
Stay tuned!
South Lane Television, Inc. A non profit organization serving South Lane County since 1957.
South Lane Mental Health is a non-profit community mental health organization serving the greater Cottage Grove, Oregon region.
Since 1988, South Lane Mental Health has been committed to helping children and adults with mental, emotional and behavioral health issues get the services they need in order to realize full and productive lives. Services include: • A broad range of therapy styles to meet the needs of individuals, families and children of all ages • On-site therapy for students at all South Lane and Creswell School District schools • Consultation services at Head Start classrooms in Delight Valley • Psychiatric medication management services • Services for individuals experiencing a mental or emotional health crisis • Support with housing and accessing benefits • Team-based treatment for adults with persistent mental health challenges and children and families that need intensive services • Recovery services for adolescents and adults struggling with substance use issues
Contact us to find out how you can help support mental health in our community. 1345 Birch Ave • 541-942-3939 • www.slmh.org
Winner of Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s Non-profit of the Year Award in 2017
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Look Who’s Making a Difference in Cottage Grove Welcome to our ninth annual Cottage Grove Community Non-Profit installment. The idea behind this section is to get to know some of your local nonprofit organizations. In this section you will learn what they do along with how you can get involved. Many of our non-profit agencies and service organizations depend on volunteers and donations to continue to offer their services to our community. If you are in need of help or are looking for a rewarding avenue for your time you may contact any of these organizations. We hope that with this section you will learn what helps make this community what it is. Sincerely, Gary Manly General Manager Cottage Grove Sentinel
Index of Non-Profit Organizations in this Publication City of Cottage Grove.....................................................................5 Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce ........................................ 7 Cottage Grove Historial Society ...................................................5 Cottage Theatre .............................................................................3 Parent Partnership ........................................................................4 Relay For Life of South Lane County .........................................11 Rotary Club of Cottage Grove.......................................................8 South Lane Television ...................................................................2 South Lane Mental Health ...........................................................2 South Lane Wheels ........................................................................4 Swing the Bridge.......................................................................... 10
Get involved in YOUR community theatre! • • • • • •
Usher at a performance Paint a set Sew a costume Run a spotlight Help with a mailing Audition for a role
New volunteers are warmly welcomed! Just contact us and we’ll help you find your place in the CT family.
541-942-8001 www.cottagetheatre.org
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Your Local Public Transportation Service
Supporting Children and Families in South Lane County since 1989 First Steps Child Care Center for infants and toddlers of parenting students. McKinney Vento Program helps eliminate barriers to school enrollment, attendance and success.
Experience More Independence!
Did you know... • We offer Door to Door service? • Reasonable accommodations are available? • A Round trip ride to Eugene or Springfield is $20 or $30 (depending on mileage)? • If needed, an attendant rides for free?
Your contribution helps build a stronger community.
CALL 541 942 0456 TODAY 1450 Birch Avenue, Cottage Grove
www.s out hlanewhe e ls.o rg All vehicles are operated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. South Lane Wheels complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Information about the transit agency, including information in non-English alternative formats, may be obtained by calling 541-942-0456 or rlinoz@southlanewheels.com
Parent Partnership PO Box 1529 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541.942.2104 parentpartner.ed@gmail.com Parent Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and all donations are tax-deductible.
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Enjoy the Co age Grove Historical Society 2018 Programs! April 21: Newspapers May 19: Round Table Discussion of Days Gone By June 16: WOE Fair July—No Program, Enjoy BMD Aug. 18: Animal House Community Celebra on Sept. 15: The Village Green Oct. 20: **Buster Keaton Film Night Nov. 17: Opal Whiteley—The Story Carries On 10am at the Community Center unless otherwise indicated. The mission of the Co age Grove Historical Society is to preserve and celebrate the history and heritage of the Co age Grove area and to s mulate interest and knowledge for genera ons to come. Visit us on Facebook: Co age Grove Historical Society Join the Historical Society: $20/single, $30/family, $300/Life me Membership PO Box 142, Co age Grove OR, 97424
Community Volunteers Make it Happen! Cottage Grove Parks Interested in being a Park Ambassador? Do you have a green thumb or would be interested in helping get rid of graffiti? Call the City Managers office 541-942-5501
Cottage Grove Public Library & Community Center Partners in History Exhibits Each Month Volunteer Opportunities for all ages! Spencial Event Volunteers Needed! Call City of Cottage Grove Community CoordinatorTeresa Cowan for more information on volunteering 541-942-1185
Cottage Grove Armory
For more information about volunteer opportunities to support the Armory, contact Christina Lund at the Development Office at 541-942-2441 or cgarmory@cottagegrove.org
Middlefield Golf Course!
Call Steve for volunteer or golf tournament info 541-942-8730
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The support of our community members is vital. We would love to have you be part of our mission. Since 1982, Community Sharing has been meeting the basic needs of South Lane County community members. Due to budget cuts and increasing numbers of clients, the continued success of this work depends greatly on the generosity of our community. In the coming months, Community Sharing kicks off the South Lane Food Project. The Food Project will simplify the way our generous community meets the food needs of our neighbors. Based on the Ashland Food Project, community members volunteer to become Donors or Neighborhood Coordinators.
Cottage Grove Elks Lodge #1904 is proud to support our community.
We are a non-profit fraternal organization that focuses on youth and Veterans.
Neighborhood Coordinators help by: Recruiting friend, family, and neighbors to be Donors Picking up full donation bags and leave replacements every 2 months Donors help by: Filling a provided reusable grocery tote every 2 months
The Elks Children's Eye Clinic and Meadow-wood Springs summer camp for hearing and speech challenged and autistic children are major charitable projects of the Oregon State Elks Association. Locally we fund youth activities and projects including: Dictionary Project (a dictionary for third grade students), Drug Awareness, Vision and Eye Safety, High School Student of the Month, Hoop Shoot competition, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween and Christmas parties.
Putting out totes for pickup on the designated day It’s that simple! All volunteers for the South Lane Food Project have the full support of the Community Sharing staff. The staff has software specially designed for the Ashland Food Project to help coordinate. If you have more questions, feel free to contact our office, or write to us at the address listed below.
1440 Birch Ave PO Box 351 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Phone: 541-942-2176 Fax: 541-767-0373 Open Hours 11:00am-3:30pm Monday through Friday
info@communitysharing.org
We also provide Scholarships for high school students and Grants for other non-profit organizations. We are a supporter of the local Dental Clinic and run a Coats for Kids and blanket drive where all donations stay local. This year is the first of hopefully many years for our Snack Pack Program. We partner with Grocery Outlet to provide weekend meals for 75 under privileged children in our school district. We Elks honor our Veterans by providing a USO show annually near Veterans Day and participate fully in the annual Stand Down. Cottage Grove Elks Lodge offers dinners every Wednesday and most Friday nights. Bingo is weekly on Wednesdays.
Come check us out! 755 N River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-3554
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Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce -A non profit membership organization for businesses, by businesses
The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with its members and the larger community. What Does Chamber of Commerce • Leadership – The Chamber leads the Membership Offer My Business? local business community by convening a • Credibility – when you belong to the broad range of business leaders to address Chamber of Commerce you are publicly local issues. Issues that determine our stating that you support the local economy. quality of life, growth, planning, economic Chamber members are generally viewed as development, education, and all facets of the most reputable and socially responsible community partnership. members of the business community. • Visibility – There are hundreds of ways to • Advocacy – Chamber membership takes your make your business more visible through single voice and amplifies it by providing Chamber programs. We offer low cost a platform to advocate for local, regional, advertising, ribbon cuttings, a listing in and state public policies that contribute to a our directory, sponsorships and several business environment where businesses can other opportunities for businesses to take grow and thrive. It provides you the chance advantage of attending events like Business to be a part of the conversation and help After Hours, and Chamber Forums allows shape the community that you live in. you to meet new people, make more • Opportunity – by getting involved in connections and be more visible in the Chamber committees, you can make community. meaningful connections with the people, • Community – Your support of the Cottage businesses, information, and resources Grove Area Chamber allows us to provide that you need to grow your business events like Concerts in the Park, The Main and make a positive impact in the local Street Chili Cook-Off, Christmas in Cottage community. Cottage Grove Chamber Grove, and many other events that bring our Committees include, Training, Education community together as well as attract visitors and Membership, Promotions and Events, and tourism dollars to our local businesses. Tourism, Government Affairs and Greeters, among others.
cgchamber.com
* Did you know that the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is a Non Profit organization? * The Chamber promotes Local Businesses? * Provides Education and Networking opportunities? * Advocate for the rights of small businesses?
Working together to build a stronger Community!
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ROTARY AT WORK IN COTTAGE GROVE
LOCAL ROTARY ACTIVITIES
The Rotary Club is a valuable asset to our community. Among the many projects and special events Rotary sponsors or organizes are: • ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY – For 34 years, we have photographed an average of 250 children with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Bohemia School • COINER PARK PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC SHELTER – completed phase 3-toddler expansion. • COTTAGE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL – Your local Rotary Club believes in investing in the youth of our community. Scholarship money is a major contribution by Rotary. Interact is a Rotary sponsored service club for youth ages 14-18. The Interact Club at Cottage Grove High School is one of more than 11,000 clubs worldwide. They are self-governing and selfsupporting. The global Interact youth network is dedicated to community
and international service. Our amazing Interact club members have collaborated with other school clubs to provide volunteers at many school and community events. They also conducted several fundraisers for international projects. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) is a weeklong youth education leadership academy for sophomores only. In 2017, five outstanding Cottage Grove students graduated from the academy and felt they had learned more self-discipline, better selfexpression, the willingness and self-confidence to express themselves to their peers, and participate as leaders in educational and social activities, as well as community service.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS Our international focus is on clean water and sanitation projects in develop libraries in regions of Thailand and energy efficient stoves Uganda and literacy and dialysis projects in Thailand. Recently, our and agricultural support in rural Central America. club has taken lead with other Rotary clubs to provide books and IN ADDITION, ROTARY CLUB OF COTTAGE GROVE SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING LOCAL PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS:
South Lane Children’s Dental Clinic, Dental Kit Distribution, Bicycling Safety Program, CGHS Literacy Project, Annual scholarships to High School students, Free Dictionary to all third graders, Community Sharing food boxes, Car seat clinic, Family Relief Nursery, Student Exchange Programs.
Won’t you join us at a meeting?
Rotary Club of Cottage Grove meets Thursday at noon at Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant 401 East Main St. (Across from City Hall) in Cottage Grove
South Lane Dental Clinic
Joe Raade 2017-2018 Rotary Club of Cottage Grove President
For more information call (541) 942-0456 Ruth or (541) 942-4493 Joe
Pictured: Dr. Maddess with assistant Chelsea
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PLEASE SUPPORT AREA NON-PROFITS!
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Thank you for your support! The City of Cottage Grove, Delight, Territorial Seed Company, Saginaw Winery, Original Art by Sujo, The Book Mine, Iris Vineyards, The Axe & Fiddle, Cascade Home Center, Humming Bird Massage Therapy, Brad’s Chevrolet, Suze’s Signs, The Village Green Resort & Gardens, The Crafty Mercantile, Charley Tilden, Jack Sprats, Debra Bartlett, Boyce & Sons, The Burback Family, Kalapuya Books, Skye Hefner, Nature’s Mystery Awareness School, Radio stations KSOW 106.7 FM & KNND 1400 AM and many more! If you missed the event or forgot your checkbook it is still possible to make contributions to the bridge by making donations to the Special City Trust Fund for the Swinging Bridge. You can do that in person at City Hall with cash, check or card, or mail in a check made out to City of Cottage Grove - Swinging Bridge!
Did we miss you? We hope you enjoy the this year’s Cottage Grove area non-profits publication. If we missed you this year and you’d like to be included in our next year’s issue, please call or write us so we can reserve your space. Cottage Grove
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Oregon and the American Cancer Society • We work with 10 researchers and $5.5 million in grants just in Oregon alone. • We provide over 830 nights of free or reduced lodging to patients and caregivers recovering from treatment away from their community. • Oregon is responsible for 31,240 visits to our website at cancer.org each month. • We have invested more than $4.0Billion in cancer research and in your future. • The wonders of progress. Overall improvement in cancer survival rates reflect both progress in diagnosing at an earlier stage and improvements in treatment. • Seventy-two percent of all money spent goes toward research, support, prevention, and treatment. The mission has not and will not change. • Sixty-two percent of all money received comes from people like you.
Light the Way to a Cure Give a gift to the American Cancer Society and keep the
recognition of someone who beat the disease. Please complete and return this form to the address below. (To order more than one Luminaria, please photocopy this form)
Your American Cancer Society We are the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit, non-government source of funds for scientists studying cancer. The American Cancer Society focuses the majority of its funding on investigator-initiated, peer review proposals. This process ensures that researchers propose innovative and cutting-edge projects. This intellectual freedom
Luminaria Ceremony Saturday, June 23, 2018 Noon to Noon at Bohemia Park Enclosed is my gift of $5 for each Luminaria Bag
encourages discoveries in areas that researchers believe are most likely to solve the problem of cancer.
In Honor of: ______________________________________
Major scientific breakthroughs have changed how we think about
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cancer. Today, 68 percent of people diagnosed with cancer survive the
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disease, compared to 50 percent from 1975 to 1997.
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Thank You for Making a Difference! Every Dollar raised in South Lane County stays in Oregon.
American Cancer Society 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 200 Eugene, Oregon 97401 Att: Relay For Life of South Lane County www.RelayForLife.org/cottagegroveor
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