Pinky the Elf

Pinky the Elf

C O M E S T O C O T TA G E G R O V E

PUBLISHED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO

Sentinel Cottage Grove

DECEMBER 19, 2018

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“Well, this’ll show Santa,” Pinky mumbled as the bus pulled away. She had saved all her elf money for a ticket to Cottage Grove, hoping the trip would get her away from the frustrations at the North Pole as Christmas was drawing near. She just needed an escape.

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Pinky was sad. She slumped in her seat, thinking about the things that she couldn’t do. She was the tiniest elf, after all. All the other elves were big enough to help Santa with his big jobs — loading the sleigh with packages, using heavy power tools to make toys, or even fixing Mrs. Claus’ rocking chair.

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When the bus slowed down, rolling past Middlefield Golf Course, Pinky knew she had made it to Cottage Grove. She’d heard what a great place it was, filled with friendly people and fun things to do. “Do you know how far it is to Historic Downtown?” she asked the bus driver, hoping it could get her mind off all the tasks she was too small to perform at the North Pole.

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After getting her directions, she started walking right away, glad to be out of Santa’s workshop for once. She was admiring all the cute houses in Cottage Grove when she suddenly saw something that caught her attention: smoke pouring from the roof of a twostory house.

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Twinkling lights, brightly wrapped packages, freshly baked cookies and the giddy feeling that accompanies the arrival of Christmas… As we soak up this festive spirit of the holiday season, we’re reminded of how lucky we are to share it with good friends and neighbors like all of you. Serving you has truly been our pleasure, and we look forward to seeing you again soon in 2019.

Look for exciting new changes coming in 2019!

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All alone in a new place, Pinky didn’t know what to do. She saw a light on in the second-story window, noticing flames starting to emerge from the roof.

She decided in an instant to scurry up the drainpipe and peek inside, seeing a young girl laying asleep in her bed. “Wake up! Wake up! There’s a fire!” Pinky shouted, pounding on the window pane with all the strength her little elf body could muster. “Call 911!”

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Visit the Library for great ideas for the book lover on your list and the proceeds go back into Library programs.

City Offices and the Library will be closed on: Monday, December 25th & Monday, January 1st

Great stocking stuffer ideas for that golfer on your list are available at Middlefield Golf Course.

Gift Cards are even available at any amount.

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Pinky’s noise drew the attention of the girl’s parents, who rushed into the bedroom, shocked to see a tiny elf yelling at their window. They immediately smelled the smoke and carried their daughter down to safety, calling 9-1-1 after they had escaped the burning house.

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From Our Family to Yours,

Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas!

Brightly wrapped boxes… stockings stuffed with surprises… fresh Christmas cookies… twinkling trees all aglow…

Of all the special gifts the holiday season delivers, we appreciate the friendship of good folks like you most of all.

Thank you for delighting us with your visits this year. We look forward to serving you again soon, and we wish you the merriest of holidays.

JIM'S

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302 S Pacific Hwy • Cottage Grove • 541-942-3831

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South Lane County Fire & Rescue rushed to the scene and doused the flames, glad to see the family had made it out unharmed. “That little elf saved our lives,” said the daughter, giving the tiny Pinky a great big hug.

“Thank you so much!”

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The next day, Pinky was a hero. Her story made the front page of the Cottage Grove Sentinel, and everybody in Cottage Grove was talking about her bravery. She even got a medal from Mayor, Jeff Gowing for courage and service to the community.

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A Wish Trimmed With Joy To our ďŹ ne friends and neighbors here in the community, we wish you a most merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

May 2019 bring much happiness to you and yours.

Thank you for your kindness in 2018.

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Landscape & Building Materials 79149 North River Road Cottage Grove 541-942-4664

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Hope It’s Perfect Wishing you a holiday season trimmed with every happiness!

We couldn’t pick better customers than all of you, and we thank you for your kind support.

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That’s not all. When word got around about Pinky’s heroism, some businesses thought it would be a good idea to hire someone with that kind of character. “I could use some help picking up lug nuts,” said the manager of Jim’s Point S. “I bet Pinky would be perfect for planting seedlings at my nursery,” said the owner of Territorial Seed. “And I’d love for her to keep our patients company,” said the administrator at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Hospital.

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Season’s Greetings Here’s hoping your holiday is beautiful in every way.

Thanks for your business!

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Pinky thought about it. Staying in Cottage Grove sounded so appealing, but she also knew her calling in life was to be an elf. As she bought her bus ticket back to the North Pole, she realized she’d learned an important lesson that would serve her well at Santa’s workshop: It’s the size of your heart that matters more than anything.

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Upon returning to the North Pole, Santa was already waiting for her. “I’ve got a job for you, Pinky,” he said, holding up a list of the good girls and boys who deserved extra toys this year. “I need you to check and double-check this list.

It’s a big job, but I think you can handle it.”

Now thanks to Pinky — and the lessons she learned in Cottage Grove— all the Christmas toys will arrive on schedule this year.

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