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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 8, 2015 9A Polk County Living Veterans Powwow set for this weekend BIRTHS Itemizer-Observer Staff Report GRAND RONDE — The 2015 Marcellus Norwest Me- morial Veterans Powwow will be Friday through Sun- d a y a t Uy x a t Pow w ow Grounds, 9390 Highway 22, near Fort Yamhill State Park. The powwow will be held under the new arbor, provid- ing shelter from inclement weather or intense sunlight. Grand entries will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday; 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m. on Sunday. The master of ceremonies will be Nick Sixkiller. Arena director will be Carlos Cali- ca. Red Hoop, of Reno, Nev., will be the host drum. All veterans, dancers, drummers and members of the public are welcome to attend the free event. Grand Ronde Tribal mem- ber Deitz Peters and his wife Rose (Shoshone), will be the head man and woman. They will sponsor the Women’s Jingle and Men’s Grass dances. A mother/daughter spe- cial will be on Saturday night, sponsored by the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Cultural Committee. A Red Shawl Healing Dance on Saturday will be sponsored by the tribe’s Domestic Violence Sheldon Phoenix Ryder Sheldon was born to Randy and Jessi Sheldon of Dallas at 5:58 p.m. on June 12 at Bella Vie Gen- tle Birth Center in Salem. He weighed 12 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 22 inches long. Phoenix joins Andrew, 12, Payton, 4, and Gabriel, 3. Grandparents are Janet Smith of Salem, and Barry and Shirley Lemke of Reedsport. Fulgham Summer Leigh Fulgham was born to Barbara Fulgham of Independence at 9:39 a.m. on June 24 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Summer joins Harley, 8, and Cameron, 6. Grandparent is Nancy Smith of Independence. Torok JOLENE GUZMAN/Itemizer-Observer file Veterans will be honored Friday during the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Pow- wow in Grand Ronde. Here veterans carry flags during the 2013 Restoration Powwow. and Sexual Assault Program. The powwow will honor the Grand Ronde World War II veteran Allen “Biff” Lang- ley, who died in April 2014. Langley’s daughter, Maxine Clements, will host an honor dinner for her father be- tween 5 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The event also will have arts and crafts, and food vendors. Free camping and parking will be available. Al- cohol or drugs, including marijuana, are not permit- ted on tribal lands. Pets are not allowed in the powwow arena. For more information: 503-879-2036. Cool it down in the garden with OSU tips The forecast promises high temperatures this sum- mer, so take care to protect plants for the long, hot haul. “Already this year, I’ve no- ticed soils are drying out more and sooner than I’ve seen since I moved to Port- land eight years ago,” said Weston Miller, a horticultur- ist with Oregon State Uni- versity’s Extension Service. “It’s critical to be proactive about watering.” Once soils dry out, plants get stressed and struggle to recover, he explained. So water deeply and regularly. Especially vulnerable are plants put in this year, but all need attention. “Get water down to where the roots are,” Miller said. “After watering, dig a small hole to see how far the water has penetrated.” Irrigate for 45 minutes and then measure. For trees and shrubs, look for water to penetrate the soil to at least 8 to 10 inches. For perenni- als, annuals and vegetables, shoot for moisture to reach 6 to 8 inches in depth. K YM P OKORNY Your Garden Soaker hoses or drip sys- tems are best for irrigating because they are more effi- cient at delivering water and cut down on evapora- tion, Miller said. As a last re- sort, use an overhead sprin- kler to cover a lot of space. If possible, don’t water in the middle of the day as it will speed up evaporation and can burn foliage on particu- larly hot days. While you’re out taking care of your plants, he said, don’t forget to take care of yourself, too. Avoid working in the garden during the hottest part of the day, wear a hat, drink plenty of liquids and use sunscreen. Miller offers these tips to take care of the garden in hot weather: • Check irrigation sys- tems, including soaker hoses and drip systems, for leaks so water doesn’t flood one area and miss another. • Planting in summer isn’t recommended. However, if it’s necessary, use the “mud- ding in” technique. Dig a planting hole, fill with water and let it sink in. Fill with water again and put in the plant while there’s still water in the hole. Add soil and water again. • Put mulch around plants to slow down evapo- ration and keep soil cool. • Move potted plants and hanging baskets into the shade and check often for dryness. They may need to be watered at least twice a day. • Use shade netting (available at garden centers) to protect plants on espe- cially hot days, especially newly planted vegetables and annuals. In a pinch, use old sheets or curtains. You’ll want to prop net- ting or cloth on PVC pipe, stakes or heavy-gauge wire molded over plants. • Set lawn mowers to cut at a 3-inch height, which will encourage roots to grow deeper and have access to more water. To keep lawn green, water at least an inch a week. Use a tuna can or rain gauge to measure how much water is applied. In the Portland area, you can check your weekly watering number at the Regional Water Providers Consortium website. The number will tell you how many inches of water to give your lawn in the current week. • Observe plants in full sun to see how they perform through the summer. Some may need to be relocated to a site with some afternoon shade. In t h e f u t u re, w h e n choosing a plant consider drought-tolerant selections and natives. For sugges- tions, refer to Extension’s guides Gardening with Ore- gon Native Plants West of the Cascades and Selecting Native Plants for Home Landscapes in Central Ore- gon. MI TOWN All of the flags and bunting, and red, white and blue decorations have been carefully packed away for another year and we’re knee deep in summer activities, as well as responsibilities of home and family. There are lawns to be mowed and weeds to be pulled and vaca- tions to be planned in this wonderful time of summer sunshine and long perfect twilight evenings where you just wish time could just be suspended indefinitely. — Everyone in MI Town cele- brated yet another outstand- ing Fourth of July celebra- tion, and there were special and wonderful activities available to everyone fortu- nate enough to be able to participate in them. This is the time of year when we can show friends and family from near and far away all of P ATTY T AYLOR D UTCHER Columnist the goodness and blessings of life in a small town – where we are all neighbors looking to care for one an- other. MI Town opens its arms and its heart to all who enter the community, and we all gather at the band concert and the parade and the fireworks to say Happy Birthday USA. — Main Street Park was transformed into a village marketplace of booths and festive shops. The concert in the park was the best we’ve seen – Richard Sorenson and his talented musicians from the Willamette Valley Con- cert Band were simply out- standing and we all so en- joyed patriotic, classical and popular songs, all of which led up to the evening’s finale – “The Stars and Stripes For- ever.” — Our Fourth of July began early with breakfast at the fire station. Firefighters and their families kept the line moving smoothly, and cheerfully served friends and neighbors as we lined up in the early morning sunshine. Local Scouts circulated among the tables, offering help at every turn, picked up plates and kept the tables neat and tidy for other din- ers. — We walked up Main Street in search of a good shady place to watch the parade. People of all ages and shapes and sizes gathered close by. Moms and dads slathered children with sunscreen and kept babies sheltered from the bright sunshine that was soon to overtake all of us. We watched in anticipation as all the kids and dogs and other animals as the chil- dren’s parade participants passed by. The little children seated in front of us happily waved at the police officers leading the parade and were charmed by the trucks and the church groups and mer- chants and political leaders as they shared a wonderful day with all of us. — Thank you to all who have served our country in uni- form, and to teachers and firefighters and police offi- cers and all who believe in equality and fairness for those who live in our great country. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 8A — TUESDAY, JULY 14 • Caregivers Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley Hos- pital (Quiet Room, entrance through Emergency Department on Clay Street), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 503-831-5593. • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. • Polk County Bounty Market-Monmouth — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street Park, 120 E. Main St., Monmouth. 503-623-2564. — WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 • Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Rd, Bldg E, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank — 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For eligible community members; available every Wednesday. 541- 404-6517. • Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., West Val- ley Hospital (main conference room inside main entrance), 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323. • Bingo at the Farm — 6:30 p.m., Rogue Farms Hopyard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. All ages welcome. Free; food and beverages available for purchase. 503-838-9813. • Music in the Park — 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park, Monmouth. Hillstomp, blues. Free. www.ci.monmouth.or.us. Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Kaya Anne Torok was born to Benjamin Torok and Samantha Koenig, both of Salem, at 1:16 a.m. on June 26 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Kaya joins Talon, 9. Grandparents are Angela Cady of Falls City, Kevin Koenig of Salem, and Stephan and Mary Torok of Salem. Great-grandparents are Anne Brenneman of Salem, and Pat Torok of Bend PEDEE NEWS Junior Lyday died on Fa- ther’s Day, June 21, and his funeral will be at the Pedee Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. with a potluck follow- ing. Junior is a direct de- scendent of the King family which Kings Valley is named for, and he has lived in or near Kings Valley for most of his 91 years. His family was the original owner of the Kings Valley Store. His daughter Vicki Woods of Las Vegas has been here for several weeks taking care of him and will be here a little longer tak- ing care of his estate. Ju- nior’s wife, Pat, died two years ago. — Since all the Pedee Church instruments had been stolen sometime dur- ing the week of June 21, the church will be singing a cappella for a few weeks A RLENE K OVASH Columnist until they have been found or replaced. If anyone tries to sell you a guitar, man- dolin or keyboard in the next few weeks, please let the church know. — “Weird Animals” Vaca- tion Bible School (VBS) will be the week of July 20 through 24, and all kids through the sixth grade are invited to the morning event. Older kids and adults are needed for teaching and helping, so give the church a call at 503-838-4370 if you are in- terested in participating. You’re the Difference • Reduce • Reuse • Recycle 10 Year Anniversary! presented by Performing July 10th Show begins at 7:30 TY CURTIS Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs This Week’s FREE MOVIE: Showing July 9 • 9:30 MALEFICENT NEXT WEEK Concert: BETH WILLIS - 7:30 PM Movie: When the Game Stands Tall - 9:30 PM Fri. July 10, 6-9 PM ORVIL IVIE/ GARRY MEZIERE _____________ Sat. July 11, 6-9 PM, Sun. July 12, 1-4 PM MARTIN GERSCHWITZ $5.00 cover ($10 cover for Martin Gerschwitz) Must be 21 (food available) Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 • VENDORS • BEER & WINE GARDEN Riverview Amphitheater, Independence, OR 8175 Buena Vista Road Visit our website: independenceamphitheater.com Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com