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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 28, 2015 9A New insect pestering plants in WV Clouds of small white- winged insects flying around homes, gardens and even parking lots up and down the Willamette Valley have the public more than a little annoyed. “The ash whitefly, which was first detected last year, is becoming quite noticeable for most of us, particularly in the metro area, because they’re floating around in high numbers,” said Robin Rosetta, an entomologist with Oregon State Universi- ty’s Extension Service. “Many are familiar with whiteflies, but this is a new one. How impactful it will be is yet to be seen.” So far, limited plant dam- age has been detected in Oregon, according to Roset- ta, though the ash whitefly (Siphoninus phillyeae) can cause curled or stunted leaves and, in some cases, defoliation. The sap-sucking insect has a long list of plants it prefers. In Califor- nia, where it showed up in 1988 and has largely disap- peared due to an introduced parasitic wasp, there were about 40 host plants. In Ore- gon, they’ve been seen on Oregon ash, ornamental pear, hawthorn and flower- ing quince. Other plants such as box- wood, barberry, rhododen- drons and azaleas appear to attract the insect, but it K YM P OKORNY Your Garden doesn’t seem to be repro- ducing on these plants. More likely the whiteflies are moving on to them for win- ter protection. Comments and questions about the aggravating insect are trending on social media and lighting up the hotlines of Extension’s Master Gar- deners. “There are a lot of calls,” said Margaret Bayne, ad- ministrative specialist for the Master Gardener pro- gram in the Portland metro area. “We’re telling people not to worry and to wait for OSU and the Oregon De- partment of Agriculture to monitor it and make recom- mendations.” In addition to the large number of whiteflies float- ing around, people will begin to notice they secrete a substance similar to the honeydew produced by aphids. Chemicals won’t have much of an effect, because the plants get re-infested so quickly. Until more monitoring is done, recommendations are sparse. Using sticky traps ROBIN.ROSETTA/OREGONSTATE.EDU for Itemizer-Observer The ash whitely is becoming quite noticeable for most of us. It has a long list of plants it prefers. may help, as well as raking up infested leaves. Though other whiteflies are common in Oregon, in- cluding the ubiquitous greenhouse type, the juve- nile ash whitefly is distinc- tive. The tiny eggs, which are laid on the underside of leaves, are pale yellow and hatch into nymphs that are almost translucent at first and then more opaque as they become covered in tufts of white wax, according to Rosetta. They develop into brown, egg-shaped young insects — called pupae — that can cause injury to the plant by sucking out its sap. As temperatures drop, the insects will become sluggish in their reproduction and activity and will largely dis- appear from sight with freezing weather. In spring, the whiteflies start multiply- ing more quickly and, by late summer and fall, num- bers are high. How many are around next year depends on winter temperatures. A mild winter could mean even more next season. MI TOWN Yoga participants of all ages and skill levels are in- vited to Yoga in the Hopyard at Rogue Farms this evening from 6 to 7. Bring your yoga mat and share a fun (and free) class in the James and Franny Coleman Confer- ence Center. — Polk County Women for Agriculture is sponsoring a Constitutional Essay Con- test. For the past five years, students in grades nine t h ro u g h 1 2 ( i n c l u d i n g home-schoolers) have had the opportunity to write a 500-word essay and com- pete for prizes $300 (first), $200 (second), and $100 (third). All who enter will re- ceive a pocket copy of the United States Constitution. Please visit the Oregon Women for Agriculture web- site for more information, www.owaonline.org/chap- P ATTY T AYLOR D UTCHER Columnist ters/polk, or contact Arlene Kovash, 503-838-3512 or Carol Marx, 503-362-6225 for more information. Dead- line is Dec. 31. — Kids of all ages — mark your calendars for Friday when Monmouth and Inde- pendence will celebrate a Halloween Spooktacular from 3:30 until 6 p.m. Trick- or-treat bags can be picked up at either library and at Petals and Vines on Main Street in Monmouth. Cos- tumes are encouraged, and treats will be provided at both libraries. MI Town’s merchants welcome every- one to share in the fun and surprises. All events are free, and everyone is invited to enjoy these great communi- ty celebrations. Wolfie, WOU’s mascot, is planning to be out trick or treating, too, so you might have the chance to visit with him. A big thank you to the cities of Independence and Mon- mouth and to the Mon- mouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce. — MICC is also sponsoring an afternoon of family- friendly bingo games at Vol- unteer Hall, behind Mon- mouth City Hall, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Cards may be purchased for $1 each, or 12 for $10, and there will be prizes valued at $500, as well as a $300 cash award. Lots of activities are planned for children, too. Put your cre- A RLENE K OVASH Columnist daughter Amanda is now a chaplain’s assistant in Qatar and sent this note: “Re- ceived another two boxes today! We are really so thankful to you ladies for all the stuff you have donated to the troops while I have been here. Not only are you helping people here, but others all over the Middle East as they come in and out. I am working on a sim- ple gift for the group as a thank you.” The club keeps a book of all the notes received so when people stop by, they can read how much the boxes mean to the troops. Donations are still being ac- cepted as each of the boxes cost approximately $50, in- cluding postage. — Darrell and Shirley Mc- Beth went to Corvallis last Wednesday to watch their granddaughter Abby Mc- Beth compete in the district crosscountry race. Abby came in fifth place out of 80 some odd competitors and will go to state on Saturday. Abby was pleased that she increased her speed signifi- cantly. — Pedee Church still takes meals to the homeless under the Marion Street Cagle - 50th Jesse and Joyce Cagle of Dallas will celebrate their 50th wedding an- niversary on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. with family and friends at their home in Dallas. Jesse Sinclair Cagle and Joyce Marie McConnell were married Oct. 30, 1965, at The Nazarene Church in Coos Bay. Rev. Roy Green per- formed the ceremony. The couple was attend- ed by Bertha Shepard and Dale Alum. The couple had lived in Coos Bay and have lived in Polk County the past 47 years. Jesse retired in 1997 as a teacher from Oakdale Elemen- tary. Joyce retired in 1997 as a substitute teacher from the Salem and Dallas school districts. Jesse helps usher in church and is very active in the American Legion and VFW post. He loves to bowl in a sen- ior league and walks daily. Joyce enjoys quilting, cooking, playing games with friends, and church activities at Chris- tian Missionary Alliance in Dallas. Their family includes nine adopted children and sever- al foster children. The couple has more than 30 grandchil- dren and many great-grandchildren. BIRTHS Nollen Daizy Jo Nollen was born to Bob and Nadeane Nollen of Dallas at 6:19 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Silverton Hospital Fam- ily Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Daizy joins LeeAnne, 10, Aurora, 5, and Gabby, 2. Grandparents are Michael Clark, of Lacomb; Jennifer Martin, of Dallas; Bob Pollen, of Peggs, Okla.; Debbie Pinkham, of Salem. King ative skills to work, there will be costume contests at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. — Halloween is celebrated on Saturday this year, and MI Town’s streets will be filled with little ghosts and goblins and fairy princesses and super heroes as they trek from house to house and their parents wait pa- tiently out on the nearby sidewalk. Many of our youngest residents are so caught up in the excitement of trick or treating that they may dart in and out of drive- ways and between cars without realizing there may be traffic approaching. — From goblins and ghoulies and long-legged beasties … and things that go bump in the night … Good Lord deliver us! — old Scottish prayer. PEDEE NEWS Nic and Cassandra Heller’s son Josh celebrated his Oct. 20 birthday on the weekend of Oct. 17 with a lunch and party for his friends and a few of his par- ents’ friends. His favorite gift was a Nintendo DS. He is 11 and goes to Whitworth Ele- mentary School in Dallas. He thinks it’s fun that his fa- ther Nic’s birthday is only a week later — celebrated with a party last weekend. Josh and his family just moved to Pedee in July and live at the corner of Maple Grove and Kings Valley Highway. — The Pedee Women’s Club gets such nice notes of ap- preciation from the soldiers they send boxes to. LaVerne and Pete Bennett’s grand- ANNIVERSARIES Bridge on the fourth Mon- day of each month (rotat- ing with other area church- es) and did so this last Monday. As winter weather sets in, people who are living out- side will be in need of warm socks, coats, and gloves. Items can be left at the church to be taken to Salem the next time they go. — Rev. Lee DeSaulnier, died Thursday morning at Salem Memorial Hospital following a heart attack on Oct. 21. Service is Saurday at 12:30 p.m. at Dallas Missionary Al- liance Church, but not sure when so watch the paper. Rev. DeSaulnier and his wife Beverly pastored at Pedee Church for several years during the ’90s. Eden Kaye King was born to Andrew and Hannah King of Dallas at 7:18 a.m. on Oct. 10 at Silverton Hospital Fam- ily Birth Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21.25 inches long. Eden joins Ava, 3, and Jacob, 1. Grandparents are Bill and Shawnee Smith, of Wood- lawn, Wash., and Brian and Kathy King, of Falls City. Garner Achten Jay Garner was born to Erik Garner and Tisha Wardle of Independence at 3:13 a.m. on Oct. 15 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Achten joins Rylee, 11, and Trysten, 7. Grandparents are Barry and Denise Allen, of Independ- ence; and Emy Keeley, of Brooksville, Fla. Fisher Lillie Mae Fisher was born to Michael and Mollie Fisher of Dallas at 7:51 a.m. on Oct. 18 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Lillie joins Jackson, 2. Grandparents are Andy and Bonnie Frazier, of Dallas; Kathy Hammer, of Dallas; and Thomas Fisher, of Dallas. Great-grandmother is Betty Fisher, of Dallas. Alvarez Sophia Marie Alvarez was born to Jorge and Dora Al- varez of Independence at 4:35 a.m. on Oct. 20 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Sophia joins Jessica, 11, and Olivia, 4. Grandparents are Ramon and Dominga Meza, of Inde- pendence, and Jose and Leonor Alvarez, of Independence. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 8A • Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games irst Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes avail- able. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811. • Yarning for Others — 3 to 5 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Knitters and crocheters gather to make clothing and accessories for those in need on the irst Wednesday of every month. 503-689-7222. • 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. • Brew and BS — 7 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free. Bring your own brew — beer, cofee, tea, cider, wine. Moderated discussions on topics of religion and science. 503-831-5593. • American Red Cross blood drive — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Mon- mouth. Donors with all blood types needed. Redcrossblood.org. Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen Winters Sewing SUNDAY, NOV. 1 ST HOURS: 9-3 EARLY ADMISSION SUNDAY 6AM-9AM $5 REGULAR ADMISSION $1 ★ FREE PARKING ESPRESSO BAR PROVIDED BY JOIN US AT THE POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. WWW.POLKFLEAMARKET.COM POLKPRODUCTION@MINETFIBER.COM 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Emmy Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs