Polk County Living
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 2, 2016 9A
Peel off the layers of growing artichokes ENGAGEMENTS
With deeply lobed silver
leaves and a 3-foot stature,
the artichoke unfolds as
much mystery in the garden
as it does on the dinner table.
Used to set off any color
in a perennial border, as a
striking specimen plant or
the flagship of a vegetable
garden, the artichoke has
much to recommend it to
the gardener. But the reason
most people grow them are
the leathery leaves made to
dip into butter —– or is it
mayo? — and the succulent
heart at the center.
Although most artichokes
thrive in the cool, moist cli-
mate of coastal California,
western Oregon is usually
mild enough to grow these
edible thistles as perennials
if cut back and mulched in
the winter, according to Jim
Myers, plant breeder and re-
searcher at Oregon State
University.
For the best success he
recommends varieties
Green Globe, Imperial Star
and Emerald.
“For something unusual,
try growing Violetto,” Myers
said. “It is particularly vari-
able for spines and purple
heads, but in my opinion,
has the best flavor of all of
the artichokes.”
To grow artichokes from
Anderson—50th
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P OKORNY
Donn and Diane Ander-
son, of Dallas, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniver-
sary. Donn Anderson and
Diane Schaetzle were mar-
ried Feb. 26, 1966, at the Lit-
tle Chapel of Silence on the
campus of the University of
Southern California in Los
Angeles.
The couple has lived in
Los Angeles, the San Fran-
cisco Bay area, Saudi Arabia,
Seattle/Puget Sound, and on
the island of Maui, Hawaii.
Donn and Diane are graduates of the first ever Dallas
Citizens Academy in 2015. They are active in the Faith
Evangelical Free Church in Dallas.
Their family includes Todd and Tanya Anderson, of
Lodi, Calif., Brian and Chris Anderson, of Cottonwood,
Calif., and Wyatt and Debbie Anderson, of Redwood City,
Calif. The couple has seven grandchildren.
Your
Garden
seed, start them indoors in
late February or March
under grow lights for about
eight weeks, and then plant
them outside after the last
frost. In May or June, it’s best
to purchase starts from your
local nursery or mail-order
catalog.
“Plant artichoke starts in
loose, well-amended soil in
full sun,” Myers said. “Space
them 3 to 5 feet apart, and
when planning your garden,
think about the shade they
will cast. Water and mulch
regularly.”
By mid-summer, the arti-
choke plant should send up
flower buds. To eat the buds,
harvest them before they
open. If left to flower, the
plant will produce a large
purple thistle that can be
dried and used in arrange-
ments. If you harvest all the
heads, in milder climates ar-
tichokes may send up a sec-
ond crop in the fall.
An artichoke will produce
well for about three or four
years, Myers said. After that,
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Photo from Flickr by Michelle Tribe
For a fun project, beautiful garden plant and delicious
vegetable, try growing artichokes.
it’s best to dig and divide it
as it produces off-shoot
plants that may crowd the
original plant.
“In the fall, cut back your
artichoke plant and mulch it
with a covering of leaves or
straw. After mild winters,
new plants will sprout in the
spring from the old parent
plant. Uncover them in
April. Cold winters, however,
may kill artichokes, whether
or not they are mulched.”
MI TOWN
Did our merry month of
March come in like a lion …
or a lamb? Visions of spring-
time appear as the raindrops
fall over MI Town and soon
flowers will appear every-
where. The bright yellow
daffodils and the promise of
blossoms on the trees keep
our spirits high as we dodge
those puddles and down-
pours one day, and enjoy
clear blue skies the next.
—
The Boston Red Sox and
the Minnesota Twins play
Wednesday (today) at Fort
Myers, Fla., in their first
spring training game of the
season. Alas, we will not be
basking in the sunshine and
cheering on our two favorite
teams this year, but all is not
lost. Western Oregon Uni-
versity Wolves softball team
is scheduled to play Satur-
day against St. Martin’s Uni-
versity at noon. Coach
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T AYLOR
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Columnist
Lonny Sargent’s team will
host Central Washington on
Sunday at noon, where
everyone will get a chance
to see the WOU women play
at home for the first time
this season.
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The following weekend,
beginning March 12, the
m e n’s b a s e b a l l s e a s o n
opens at home when the
Wolves meet St. Martin’s at 3
p.m. On March 13, the two
teams will play again at 3
p.m. We can all enjoy a day
or two of softball and base-
ball without even leaving MI
Town, and welcome Coach
Kellen Walker and the 2016
WOU baseball team.
Springtime doesn’t get any
better than this.
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MI Town’s own Dutch
Bros. participated in the an-
nual Dutch Luv day on Feb.
14, where $1 from every
drink sold was contributed
to local food banks. A
record-setting amount of
$234,030 was distributed in
the seven states where 256
Dutch Bros. locations par-
ticipated in the program.
Dallas Food Bank was the
recipient of $1,793 from the
Monmouth location. It’s
good to see contributions
and donations being put to
good use right here in our
area.
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Springtime seems to be
arriving early this year with
our backyard camellias in
bloom and the promise of
pretty azalea blossoms just a
few sunny days away. After
visiting the seed lending li-
brary at Monmouth Public
Library on Saturday, it’s defi-
nitely time to get the garden
beds prepared for peas,
beans, peppers and other
vegetables; and to get the
strawberry and raspberry
beds ready for those first
sweet and tasty delights.
—
Mark your calendars for
Saturday for the monthly
community breakfast at the
Monmouth Senior Center.
Smiling volunteers promise
good, wholesome food and
a chance to get together
with friends and neighbors
before getting started on a
busy weekend of activities.
After breakfast, visit Crafter’s
Corner, featuring handmade
items made by local seniors.
Lions and lambs of all ages
are welcome.
Third Annual
Survivor Dinner & Celebration
SUNDAY, MAR. 6 TH
HOURS: 9-3
Saturday, April 2
at Eola Hills Wine Cellars
EARLY ADMISSION SUNDAY 6AM-9AM $5
501 S. Pacific Highway 99W, Rickreall
REGULAR ADMISSION $1 ★ FREE PARKING
ESPRESSO BAR PROVIDED BY
5:30 ~ Doors open, Meet & Mingle
6:15 to 8:00 ~ Dinner & Entertainment
Every survivor and guest will be guests of honor.
Please join us for an evening of food, fun and festivities.
To RSVP your name and the name of one guest, contact
Vicki Bailey at 503-623-5241 or vickibaile@aol.com
For planning purposes, RSVPs are encouraged
by March 23, but are not required.
BIRTHS
Drebin
Theodore Samson Drebin was born to Jimmy and Bri-
ana Drebin, of Irmo, S.C., at 5:14 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Silver-
ton Hospital Family Birth Center.
He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21.25 inches
long.
Theodore joins Maximus, 19 months.
Grandparents are Kelly and Kathy Drebin, of Corvallis,
Matt Hawes, of Dallas, and Sean and Trina Comerford, of
Rickreall.
Great-grandparents are LaVal and Jennifer Houskeeper,
of Lacey, Wash., Patricia Laughlin, of Oregon City, Ronald
Lewis Laughlin, of Portland, and Dixie Leder of Wood-
burn.
Great-great-grandmother is Betty Morris, of Olympia,
Wash.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
You’re Invited
hosted by Eola Hills Winery
sponsored by Relay For Life of Polk County
& Team Perrydale
William and Emmy
Domes, of Rickreall,
celebrated their 65th
wedding anniversary
with family. William
Domes and Emmy
Rempel were married
Feb. 18, 1951, at the
Grace Mennonite
Church in Dallas.
Rev. Regier officiat-
ed the ceremony. The
couple was attended by Miriam Morris and Keith
Shields.
The couple has lived in Polk County all their lives.
William and Emmy received the OSU Agricultural Di-
amond Pioneer award in 2005 and 2011 for their contri-
bution to Oregon agriculture. They enjoy their church,
family, and their farm.
Their family includes Don and Margo Domes of Hills-
boro, Jeannie and Bill Schierling, of Dallas, Jerry and Kris
Domes, of Rickreall, and AJ and Rex Campbell, of Corval-
lis. The couple has 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grand-
children.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 (CONTINUED)
• Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Oak Knoll
Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. No-host lunch
available; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759.
• Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank
— 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutof Road, Building E,
Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members.
503-831-5634.
• Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Val-
ley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St.,
Dallas. 503-623-7323
• Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon-
mouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to
the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678.
• Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy
Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-
3971.
• Lenten series — 5:30 to 8 p.m., St. Thomas Church, 1486
SW Levens St., Dallas. Free. Worship service at 5:30; soup sup-
per at 6; video lecture series on Old Testament followed by dis-
cussion from 7 to 8.
• Monmouth-Independence Chamber Luncheon — Noon
to 1 p.m., Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S., Mon-
mouth. $11 boxed lunch available upon registration. Polk
County Sherif Oice update. Micc-or.org.
Matinees are all shows
before 6pm. New pricing for
matinees are: Adult $7.25
Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00
Pricing does not reflect
3D showings.
Friday - Saturday March 3 - March 4
RISEN (Digital) (PG13)
TRIPLE 9 (Digital) (R)
EDDIE THE EAGLE (Digital) (PG13)
LONDON HAS FALLEN (Digital) (R)
ZOOTOPIA (Digital 2D) (PG)
DEADPOOL (Digital) (R)
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (Digital 2D) (PG)
SPOTLIGHT (Digital) (R)
HAIL! CAESAR (Digital) (PG13)
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (Digital 2D) (PG)
THE WITCH (Digital) (R)
GODS OF EGYPT (Digital 2D) (PG13)
(12:00 4:55)
(2:25)
(11:50 2:20 4:50)
(12:20 2:45 5:10)
(11:30 1:55 4:25)
(11:45 2:15 4:45)
(11:25)
(1:30)
(4:20)
(12:50 3:05)
(5:20)
(1:25 4:15)
7:20
9:40
7:10 9:25
7:35 10:00
7:00 9:30
7:15 9:35
6:50
(12:00 4:55)
(2:25)
(11:50 2:20 4:50)
(12:20 2:45 5:10)
(11:30 1:55 4:25)
(11:45 2:15 4:45)
(11:25)
(1:30)
(4:20)
(12:50 3:05)
(5:20)
(1:25 4:15)
7:30
7:05
7:20
7:10
7:35
7:00
7:15
6:50
7:30
7:05
Monday - Thursday March 6 - March 10
Recycle for a better future
RISEN (Digital) (PG13)
TRIPLE 9 (Digital) (R)
EDDIE THE EAGLE (Digital) (PG13)
LONDON HAS FALLEN (Digital) (R)
ZOOTOPIA (Digital 2D) (PG)
DEADPOOL (Digital) (R)
SPOTLIGHT (Digital) (R)
HAIL! CAESAR (Digital) (PG13)
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (Digital 2D) (PG)
THE WITCH (Digital) (R)
GODS OF EGYPT (Digital 2D) (PG13)
(4:55)
(2:25)
(2:20 4:50)
(2:45 5:10)
(1:55 4:25)
(2:15 4:45)
(1:30)
(4:20)
(3:05)
(5:20)
(1:25 4:15)
Relay For Life of Polk County
9:30
Sunday March 5
RISEN (Digital) (PG13)
TRIPLE 9 (Digital) (R)
EDDIE THE EAGLE (Digital) (PG13)
LONDON HAS FALLEN (Digital) (R)
ZOOTOPIA (Digital 2D) (PG)
DEADPOOL (Digital) (R)
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (Digital 2D) (PG)
SPOTLIGHT (Digital) (R)
HAIL! CAESAR (Digital) (PG13)
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (Digital 2D) (PG)
THE WITCH (Digital) (R)
GODS OF EGYPT (Digital 2D) (PG13)
2016
7:20
7:10
7:35
7:00
7:15
6:50
7:30
7:05
9:35
9:45
It’s a
Survivor Swim
CELEBRATION!
Free event for all caregivers,
cancer survivors, and those currently
in treatment and their families!
Sunday, March 13, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Dallas Aquatic Center
1005 SE LaCreole Dr, Dallas
Snacks, Swimming, Bingo and Prizes!
For more information:
Tami or Jen
503-507-0120
2015relayforlifepc@gmail.com