Polk County Living
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 8, 2016 9A
Miniature roses deserve major attention
Small in stature but large
on looks, miniature roses
can make a major presence
in the garden.
“They make wonderful
landscape plants,” said
Kathrine Johnson, an Ore-
gon State University Exten-
sion Service master garden-
er since 1998. “They flower
big time all season long.”
Often wrapped in foil and
sold as gifts, miniature roses
grew a reputation as house-
plants. In fact, she said,
these diminutive plants re-
quire six hours of full sun
and good air circulation, so
indoor living doesn’t agree
with them.
“Don’t think miniature
roses are tender,” said John-
son, past president of the
Por tland Rose Society.
“They’re a hardy rose and
can live in temperatures as
low as 10 degrees. You just
mulch them well like any
other type of rose.”
Though most often falling
in the 12-to-24 inch-range,
miniature roses grow as
small as 6 inches and as tall
as 4 feet. Climbers reach up
to 5 feet. A better way to rec-
ognize them is by the tiny
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Garden
flowers and proportionately
small foliage. The blooms
mimic the hybrid tea, flori-
bunda and grandiflora flow-
ers of standard roses and
come in single, semi-dou-
ble, double and clustered
blossoms. The colors are just
as vast.
“They are literally just a
smaller size of your normal
roses,” Johnson said.
Their size makes minis
ideal for containers, a desir-
able characteristic for patios
and balconies. But the tiny-
flowered plants shine in the
ground, where they easily
take a main role at the front
of a flower bed, edging a
walkway or at the base of
taller plants.
When it comes to caring
for miniature roses, Johnson
recommends the following
regimen:
Site them in as much sun
as possible. Just like stan-
Photo from Flickr by Lana L.
Though many people try to grow miniature roses on a
window sill, they prefer the outdoor life.
dard size roses, they’ll lan-
guish in less than 6 hours.
Feed approximately every
four weeks during the grow-
ing season, discontinuing
about two months before
the average first frost date.
Use a water-soluble or liquid
fertilizer.
Water frequently since
their roots don’t grow as
deep.
Prune in late February by
taking out any dead, dis-
eased or damaged canes.
Cut the rest back by half. If
you have a lot of plant you
can just use hedge shears.
Mulch in winter with
leaves or compost.
MI TOWN
What was once only a
gleam in the eyes of those
who wished for a much-
needed expansion of the
Monmouth Senior Center, is
now becoming a reality.
Those of us who witnessed
the ground breaking cere-
mony on Thursday were
able to learn more about the
history of MI Town’s senior
and community center and
of the efforts made by so
many optimistic and hard-
working people. Sue Teal,
director and cheerleader ex-
traordinaire, shared stories
about how the original cen-
ter’s initial planning began
in 1976, and of the positive
changes and activities that
have only increased over the
years. Special recognition
was given to Monmouth
Community Development
Director Mark Fancey, who
spent countless hours seek-
ing — and receiving —
grants from several organi-
zations to help fund this
project, meeting center
members and city staff and
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council members to help
this project happen.
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For 12 years, Independ-
ence Health and Rehabilita-
tion has provided the center
with funding for scrambled
eggs and sausages, biscuits
and gravy, orange juice and
coffee and many other
items for the fundraising
community breakfasts held
the first Saturday of every
month. Marie Kristiansen
and Diane Nordyke spear-
headed so many fundrais-
ing activities and encour-
aged everyone to contribute
time, energy and whatever
financial resources possible
to make the expansion
dream become a reality.
Member Jan Warden was
recognized for her many
years of positive contribu-
tions to center committees;
Friends Board president
Jack Hinkle and advisory
board president Pat Ohlsen
were also introduced to the
crowd.
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Monmouth Mayor John
Oberst and members of the
city council participated in
the festivities, including Jon
Carey — recuperating from
motor vehicle crash injuries
— in attendance. Dr. Bob
Winningham, WOU behav-
ioral sciences professor,
spoke of the positive inter-
action between his students
and the senior center mem-
bers and volunteers — and
how it is an excellent exam-
ple of how college youth
and seniors can provide one
another with shared experi-
ences and interests. MI
Town’s librarians, Robin
Puccetti (Independence)
and Krist Obrist (Mon-
mouth), City Manager Scott
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from high school at Kings
Valley Charter School this
year: Becca Barnhart, Levi
Bault, Clara Castle, Jonah
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Continued from page 8A
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TUESDAY, JUNE 14
• Caregivers Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., West Valley
Hospital (Quiet Room, entrance through Emergency Depart-
ment 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., St.
Philip Catholic Church, 825 SW Mill St., Dallas. Free; everyone
welcome. 503-623-8429.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club — 6 to 7 p.m.
weigh-in, 7 to 8 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church basement,
1079 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Meetings offer programs and activ-
ities aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is
free.
• Overeaters Anonymous — Noon to 1 p.m., Salem Health
West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Support group
meets in the conference room immediately inside the front
doors.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
• 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.
• Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank
— 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Building E,
Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members.
503-831-5634.
• Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — 3 to 4 p.m., West
Valley Hospital (main conference room inside main entrance),
525 SE Washington St., Dallas. 503-623-7323.
• Gentle Tai Chi — 3 to 4 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 879 SW
Levens, Dallas. Slow body movements to improve balance, flex-
ibility, agility and meditation. Wear comfortable clothes. Free.
503-623-3397.
• 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.
• Brew and BS: The Old Testament — 7 p.m., St. Thomas
Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. A lecture series
on the Old Testament. Bring brew of choice — coffee, tea, chai,
beer, wine, cider. 435-503-4304.
Bodnovits, Maddie Brown,
Ryan Macnab, Tanner Sim-
mons, Ana Richmond, and
Tim McIlroy. Most of the
graduates went to the char-
ter school all 13 of their
school years. Kings Valley’s
graduation will be at the
school at 1 p.m. on Satur-
day, and all are invited.
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I w e n t t o t h e Fa l l s
City/Kings Valley baccalau-
reate on May 31 at the
Mountain Gospel Fellow-
ship in Falls City and was
glad I did. Steve Dixon, a
29-year Falls City resident
who works for InFaith mis-
sions, led the service and
started the program by
reading Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The
Places You’ll Go,” his funny
but profound book about
graduating, then Falls City
High School teacher Emily
Kenagy and Kings Valley
staff member Diana Barn-
hart delivered short but
meaningful messages to the
graduates. Dixon spoke to
the graduates about how
important reading is, and
was one of the best bac-
calaureate addresses I’ve
ever heard — short but
clear, with an important
point.
Allana Russell celebrated
Vessell-Schmidt
Deaven Skye Vessell
and Kyle Evan
Schmidt, both of
Salem, were married
March 13, 2016, at the
Green Villa Barn in In-
dependence.
The bride is the
daughter of Jeff and
Jena Vessell, of Dallas.
The groom is the son
of Neil and Christina
Schmidt, of Dallas.
Deaven is a 2013
graduate of Dallas
High School and a 2015 graduate of Chemeketa Commu-
nity College. She is pursuing further education at Western
Oregon University and is employed at Great
Harvest Bread Company in Salem.
Kyle is a 2012 graduate of Dallas High School and a
2014 graduate of Chemeketa Community College. He is
employed at Costco Wholesale in Salem.
Pastor Hans Rasmussen officiated at the ceremony. The
couple wrote their own vows and took communion at the
ceremony.
Deaven’s maid of honor was best friend, Julie
Postma. Her bridemaids were Kayce Lilley, Kelsea
Banks, McKenna Reasor, Briana Classen and Alison Hat-
tan.
Kyle’s best man was his brother, Joshua Schmidt. His
groomsmen were Ian Ussery, Landon Hattan, Anthony
Friesen, JT and Gunner Wyatt. Flower girl was Eliza
Compton and ring bearers were twins, John and Jaden
Rasmussen.
The couple honeymooned 10 days in Kawai, Hawaii.
They make their home in Salem.
ANNIVERSARIES
McClure, and Monmouth
Police Chief Darrell Tallan
joined other business and
community members to
celebrate this special day.
Also in attendance were ar-
chitect and project manag-
er, Jone Hornbeck and Andy
Medcalf, whose construc-
tion company will be build-
ing the new addition to the
center.
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Following the ground-
breaking, many of us en-
joyed cake and punch in the
center’s community room,
where we were treated to a
display of photographs and
other memorabilia showing
the center’s 30 years of serv-
ice to MI Town.
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Saturday, Western Oregon
University celebrates their
159th graduation at
McArthur Stadium at 11
a.m. We’ll say goodbye to
students we’ve met over the
years and look forward to
meeting new students in
September.
PEDEE NEWS
Ted Jones’ sister, Berna-
dine Edwards, died on May
29. She, Ted, and their fami-
ly grew up here in this area,
but now only Jean Barrons
of the six brothers and sis-
ters is left, and she lives in
Vancouver. Bernadine was
buried at Edwards Ceme-
tery, across from Womer
Cemetery, last week.
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Nine students graduated
WEDDINGS
her 11th birthday in a big
way during the Memorial
Day weekend, with over 40
friends and relatives com-
ing. Her grandparents, Jon
and Linda Hovet were there
from Creswell, as well as
her Uncle Isaac Hovet and
two of his kids, Owen and
Ava, from Cottage Grove.
Former Pedee pastor Mitch
and Amber Lee and their six
children and Tom and Amy
Gilson and their three, plus
many others were also
there. The kids made a cool
bag out of old T-shirts as
one of their fun activities.
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The joys of living in a log
house in the woods as we
do include sharing our
home with various wildlife.
Three chipmunks moved
into the living room recent-
ly. At first they were quite
shy and ran when they no-
ticed us, but now seem to
take us in stride. Since they
don’t smell, seem to be
housebroken, and are cute
as can be, we haven’t done
much to chase them out, al-
though we sure don’t feed
them. I would like to get rid
of the bats though, so if you
have an idea of how we can
accomplish that, let me
know.
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is here!
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easy for you!
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Rivera
Rene Sr. and Irma Ann
Rivera, of Dallas, cele-
brated their 30th wed-
ding anniversary on
Monday. They are plan-
ning a trip to the coast to
celebrate the occasion.
Rene Rivera Sr. and
Irma Ann Gonzales were
married on June 6, 1986,
in Victoria, Texas. Judge
Ju d y Bo h u s l a n p e r-
formed the ceremony.
The couple has lived
in Polk County for 24 years.
Rene works at G&R Auto Wrecking, while Irma Ann is
employed at Dallas Retirement Village.
The couple enjoys walks, fishing, long drives and
spending time together with family in West Salem.
Their family includes Chris and Roxanne Shaw, of Dal-
las, Rene Jr. and Makayla, of Dallas, and Angielita and
Mike, of Dallas.
The couple has six grandchildren.
Lewis
William Dean and Ilene Mae Lewis, of Monmouth, will
celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday. They will
celebrate with a gathering of friends, music, hugs, food
and lots of talking at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Ash Creek
Bible Church, 1483 16th St. N., Monmouth.
William Dean Lewis and Ilene Mae Cowden were mar-
ried on June 11, 1966, in St. Helens.
They have lived in Monmouth for more than 55 years.
The couple enjoys attending Ash Creek Bible Church,
traveling, lawn and gardening, and keeping fit.
Their family includes Jennifer Schoorl, of Independ-
ence, Robin and Trevor Lewis, of Kaiser, William Shawn
and Michelle Lewis, of Independence, and Seth and Mor-
gan Lewis, of Independence.
The couple has 14 grandchildren.
BIRTHS
Houseright
Scarlett Mae Houseright was born to Becky Hines and
Joe Houseright, of Salem, on May 20 at Oregon Health &
Sciences University in Portland.
She weighed 1 pound, 4 ounces.
She joins brother Nolan.
Leppin
Carly Emma Leppin was born to Jennifer and Anthony
Leppin, of Amity, on May 31 at Salem Family Birth Center.
She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces.
Grandparents are Gary and Cindy Mathis, of Amity, and
Garold and Jean Leppin, of Amity.
Arnold
Wyatt Emerson Arnold was born to Jason and Theresa
Arnold, of Dallas, on May 13 at Good Samaritan Regional
Medical Center in Corvallis.
He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches
long.
Wyatt joins Paige, 3, and Grant, 18 months.
Grandparents are Jay and Betsy Arnold, of Dallas, and
Marty Warner, of Independence.
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