Cottage Grove sentinel. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1909-current, June 24, 2021, THURSDAY EDITION, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextCOTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | JUNE 24, 2021 | 7A Working Women’s Wednesday planned for June ‘Mobbed’ with cash The Flower Basket and Gift Boutique celebrated 37 years in business last week. In recognition of the anniversary, the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce organized a “Cash Mob” appearance at the store, in which customers ‘mob’ a store to spend at least $10 at the business. “But usually people spend a lot more,” said Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Shauna Neigh. She estimated around five or six hun- dred dollars were spent during the event. CG preps for chlorine shortage There is currently a shortage in the Pacif- ic Northwest of chlorine used to treat drinking and wastewater. A recent transformer failure at the distribution facility in Washington and a fire at a major chlorine manufacturing plant in Louisiana have drastically impacted the supply and distribution of chlorine. Both the Row River Wa- ter Treatment Plant and the Cottage Grove Waste- water Treatment Plant use liquid chlorine to disinfect the water each plant treats. Both plants have enough chlorine on hand for the next few weeks of opera- tion. The plant superinten- dents are working closely with their suppliers and are confident they will have enough chlorine to meet operational requirements. The Cottage Grove Water Treatment Plant received a shipment last week allow- ing the plant to meet its op- erational needs for the next month and a half. By that time, the distri- bution facility in Washing- ton expects to be back up and running and regular shipments will be restored. It didn’t take long for an idea to evolve into “Let’s make this happen!” Executive Director of Magnolia Gardens Tara Blount and Community Relations Director Ruth Tracey both have experi- enced being a part of Work- ing Women’s Wednesday in Eugene and believed that if it can happen in Eugene, they could make it happen in Cottage Grove. The next meet up will be hosted at the Village Green Resort lounge on June 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Women are invited to connect in a relaxed en- vironment and make new friends. “We want to celebrate women and all that they do in our community,” said Blount. Working Women’s Wednesday is monthly meet up, inviting all work- ing women in the Cottage Grove and outlining area. The group meets up monthly to celebrate wom- en and all that they do for the community. It is an opportunity to network, make new friends and build wonderful relation- ships in a fun environment. There are door prizes at these events and occasion- al guest speakers. The meet up is held at various loca- tions in Cottage Grove. “The group meeting is a great way to unwind af- ter a long day, have a glass of wine or tea, relax with other women and share a laugh. It is a great space to share what is happening in your business life as well as personal,” said Blount. Blount and Tracey were fortunate to also enlist the help of local business own- er and community support, Skye Heffner. Before COVID-19, Skye also had a vision to get women together in the area and established a group called South Lane Women’s Network. Skye was excited to merge South Lane Wom- en’s Network with Work- ing Women’s Wednesday Cottage Grove. The three ladies are working together to build an amazing wom- en’s group for the commu- nity. If interested in being a part of this group, contact Ruth Tracey at Magnolia Gardens at 541-942-0054. WHY WE GRILL FLAVOR 68% of grill owners cited ﬂ avor as the reason they grill As spring and summer temperatures heat up, so do grills all across the country! Here are some facts and ﬁ gures to let marinate during National Barbecue Month this May. LIFESTYLE 45% CONVENIENCE 33% 68% ENTERTAINING of U.S. Adults Own an Outdoor Grill TEMP TALK 35% Grill Even in Freezing Temperatures 450°F to 500°F IDEAL GRILLING TEMPERATURE FOR STEAK Source: 26th annual Weber GrillWatch™ Survey 32% TOP 4 FAVE FOODS to GRILL Hamburgers Steak Chicken Hot Dogs Rare Steak = 125°F internal temperature in the middle of the steak medium rare = 130°F to 135°F well done = 155°F TIP: Preheat your grill on high to give steak a nice crust, making sure the meat is at room temperature before grilling. Don’t let steak sit at indoor room temperature for more than an hour before cooking for food safety. Source: 22nd annual Weber GrillWatch™ Survey HOBBY 19% Source: 2019 HPBA “State of the Barbecue Industry” consumer survey WHEN WE GRILL FOURTH OF JULY 83% BIRTHDAYS 72% Source: Char-Broil LLC at Charbroil.com LABOR DAY 70% 20,246 feet (8,000 meters) Longest barbecue ever measured Bayambang, Philippines, 2014 MEMORIAL DAY 62% Source: 26th annual Weber GrillWatch™ Survey Source: Guinness World Records March 2021 STARFIRE LUMBER FOUNTAIN GUTTERS JIM DOWNING REALTY 616 E Main Street Cottage Grove (541) 942-6077 QUALITY CLEANING Creswell 541 942-0420 WHITSELL MFG 32910 E Saginaw Road Cottage Grove 541 726-6637 THE BOOKMINE 702 E Main Cottage Grove 541 942-7414 NEXTSTEP REUSE STORE 987 Garﬁ eld St. Suite 2 Eugene, OR 97402 541-868-0904 HITCH PRO & TOW 4701 W 11th Ave, Eugene 541 434-2403