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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL January 27, 2016 G IVING B ACK Cottage Grove Sentinel Cottage Grove groups, businesses contribute to make a difference www.cgsentinel.com Youth Empowerment group donates to freezing nights shelter @ Cottage-Grove-Sentinel SAGINAW VINEYARD LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY C ottage Grove’s Junior Youth Empowerment Group, composed of middle- school aged young people, recently sought to make a dif- ference for the local Beds for Freezing Nights effort, which works to provide a warm place to sleep for those in need when temperatures drop below freezing. The group decided that it could raise money to purchase socks for those who utilize the shelter, as they were viewed as the greatest need. They sold mistletoe during the cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel NO COVER CHARGE 6-9pm Fri, January 29 .... Jackie Jae & Jason Cowsill - acoustic harmony Fri, February 5 ..................... the Dubious Rubes - Americana/rock Sat, Feb. 13-WINE AND DINE YOUR VALENTINE! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR A SPECIAL NIGHT! holidays to raise the needed funds. Bulk mistletoe was do- nated by Spring Creek Holly Farm, and group members spent hours putting sprigs of mistletoe together with deco- rations for sale. They sold their products in front of Walmart on seven weekday afternoons, and through their efforts over $700 was used to buy fl ash- lights, socks and thermoses for BFN shelter visitors. Pictured at right are members Shawn Farmer, Taniece (no last name given), Joey Farmer, Fiona McKinnon and Shaelynn Steele, who presented their purchases to BFN board mem- ber Lise Colgan. Open daily 11 am for complimentary tasting. 942-1364 • www.saginawvineyard.com 15% OFF Board of Realtors helps Habitat Any service with coupon Schedule your appointment Today! 1RW9DOLGRQDQ\VHUYLFH([FHHGLQJ([SLUHV Not valid with any other offer. The Cottage Grove Board of Realtors recently presented a $5500 donation to Cottage Grove Area Habitat for Humanity to support its efforts to build affordable homes for deserving families in the area. Presenting the check to Habitat's Linda Oxley (far right) are board members Lin- da Schmale (left) and David Hemenway. 541-942-4415 ffer courtesy photo Rainfall causes closure of USFS road T he U.S. Forest Service says current saturation from recent rainfall on the Cottage Grove Ranger District has led to unstable and potentially dangerous condi- tions near mile marker 5 on Forest Service Road 1751 toward the Mt. June trailhead. This area is closed until conditions are suit- able to repair the roadway. The closure also includes the short spur road 1758-715 due to unsafe conditions until conditions are suitable for repair. Visitors are advised to take precautions, avoid secondary and native surface roads, and let someone know where they are go- ing and when they plan to return if travel- ing through the National Forest. The Ranger District asks that the public stop by the Cottage Grove Ranger Station for more information and current condi- tions. The USFS says a portion of Forest Ser- vice Road 1751 has sloughed off, making the road unsafe for vehicle traffi c. Skilled Nursing at Coast Fork Nursing Walking into Coast Fork one can tell this is a place illed with camaraderie and closeness. his place radiates with the loyalty, love and laughter of old friends. Spending time at Coast Fork Nursing Center is like joining a group of life-long friends for cofee. he laugher spills over into the hallways, the appreciation for each other rings in the words they say, and the commit- ment to the future is evident in each and every heart. 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It also should be low in fertility and total soluble salts, yet capable of holding and moving moisture. But beware, she warned. Soil straight from your backyard just won’t do the job. Typical backyard soil is too compacted, full of weed seeds and it is not pasteurized, causing seed- ling diseases and death. Native soil often does not drain as well as seedling mixes. And it can de- velop a crust that prevents seedlings from pushing though. Edmund’s recipe for a good basic pasteurized medium for growing seedlings is a mixture of one-third pasteurized soil or compost, one-third sand, vermiculite or perlite, and one-third peat moss. “Many people just use half peat moss and half perlite, vermiculite or sand, and this combination seems to work well, too,” she said. To pasteurize a small quantity of soil or com- post in an oven, put the slightly moist soil or com- post in a heat-resistant container or pan. Cover with a lid or foil. Place in a 250-degree oven; check the temperature periodically using a candy or meat thermometer. When the mix reaches 180 degrees, cook for an additional 30 minutes. Avoid overheating it, as the structure of the soil may be damaged, rendering it useless as a seedling soil A good soil mix for germinating seeds should be fi ne and uniform, yet well-aer- ated, loose and free of pests, diseases and weed seeds. ingredient. Mix pasteurized soil or compost with peat moss. Add sand, vermiculite or perlite. All ingredients are available at most nurseries and garden stores. Another task to complete before the start of seed-sowing is to clean your pots, trays and fl ats. After washing, rinse the containers in a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water to kill re- maining plant disease microorganisms that could weaken or kill your tender young seedlings. For information about starting seeds, see Ex- tension’s publication Propagating Plants from Seeds. We know your time is valuable. 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