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Thursday July23,1981 Vernonia Freedom—Page 3 Vernonia Grown VHS grads plan picnic Moles one of problems gardeners face by Bill Hansen Moles. Not a problem everywhere, but certainly a real pain in the garden around here. From what I’ve been able to learn about them, they are not interested in eating plant roots or grain, as their diet consists mainly of insects. They make tunnels just under the surface of the ground and devour insects (including earthworms) which fall into or are attracted to the tunnels. They don’t seem to be attracted to poison baits such as wheat or meal. So, the damage they do is a result of burrowing under plants and injuring thé plant’s root system. Even if the plant survives, it’s growth is severely retarded. In order to cope with the little varmints, people have tried many different methods to discourage them, including moth crystals, little windmills (to make vibrations in the ground) and flooding the tunnels with Water. The only method that has worked for me is to trap them. The best trap I’ve found is the heavy string type that is placed lengthwise in the tunnel. Although a little difficult at first, by following the directions which come with the trap, you should be successful Just remember to fill the hole with loose dirt after the trap is set and cover the hold with a board or box to keep children and pets away. If trapping is not your bag, the only other suggestion I have is to find yourself a good cat. We have very little trouble with moles or mice now that we have a good feline “mouser”. I have found that females make the best hunters. Males seem to have other things on their minds. Then, if you get them “fixed” all they want to do is sleep. If your pepper plants look sort of shriveled and run down, it’s probably due to the cool, wet weather. For good growth, nighttime temperature shouldn’t drop below 55 degrees. Although they were probably shocked back, they should snap out of it and produce some new leaves when (if?) it warms up. Have faith! We Specialize in Indonesian Cuisine NASI-GORENG BAMI-GORENG Fried Noodles & Sate’ American and Seafoods range from small fines all the way up to loss of the bicycle for repeated complaints and citations against a rider. Remember, not only is riding on the sidewalk illegal, but highly dangerous to both riders and nearby pedestrians as well. Friday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm Open For Breakfast Hyw. 26 In Manning Hansen’s Country Garden Gift? 324-0781 TROY D. SHARP JR EXCAVATING Open Tuesday - Saturday SEPTIC, SEWER RAIN DRAINS 10am- 5:30 pm AND Downtown Vernonia FLOWERS ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE! VALLEY VETERINARY OUTPATIENT CLINIC NEXTTO SUNNYSIDE MARKET 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month for information and appointments Closed Monday Tues - Thurs: 6:00 am-8:00 pm Beer A Wine Served Next to Arco Station Stumped For A Sata' is an all meat shishkebab Indonesian Fried Rice & Sate’ Bicycles on sidewalks illegal, dangerous Citizens, both young and old, are reminded that riding their bicycles on any city sidewalk at any time is illegal. Due to numerous recent complaints the Vernonia Police Department has been directed by the city council to begin citing offenders in the very near future. Penalties The annual picnic of the Vernonia Society and VHS “Old Grads” will be held at Anderson Park, Vernonia, Oregon, August 16,1981. Please come and bring your friends. All former Vernonia people and familie s are invited. Bring your own picnic lunch. Coffee and cups will be provided. Registration starts at 10 am. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Washington Grade School cafeteria. TRENCHING WATER SERVICE 842 Madison Ave 4292355 References upon request AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL Now at Claude's Saw & Service 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED TROY SHARP 429-1061 STEVE KING V ernonia V ariety Store Sunset Portraits on Thursday & Friday July 30 & 31 429-2300 pruudiy Presents From 11 am to 5 pm CALL 556-3084 sp Increase The Value Of Your Land COLOR REFOREST PORTRAIT Order end Reserve Now for November Planting FIR SEEDLINGS R & S Industries Forest Mgt. 21-9907 Forest Grove sp Only 1.99 ■ All ages welcome. ■ Groups $1.00 extra per person.
