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Polk County Social 12A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 4, 2017 Experts take on gardening jargon Garden jargon can leave a smart person feeling dumb, and let’s not even talk about Latin botanical names. Real- ly, let’s not. Instead, we’ll concentrate on common terms used as if ever yone should know them. Like what’s a cover crop or cold composting? What’s a hardiness zone? And what, for goodness sake, is an open-pollinated plant? Let’s find out. A hand- ful of Oregon State Universi- ty Extension Service experts step up with definitions. Here we go. Annual vs. biennial vs. perennial: An annual plant lives its life cycle in one sea- son. Biennials live for two years. A perennial plant lives from year to year. Herba- ceous perennials – like pe- onies or delphiniums – die to the ground each year and return the next. Tender perennials are perennials that are native to warmer climates than where you live and may not live through winter. Open-pollinated vs. hy- brids vs. heirloom: Open- pollinated vegetables are pollinated by insects, birds, wind or humans. As long as varieties don’t share pollen and you save the seed, the next generation (or off- and can increase air and soil temperatures by 4 to 7 de- grees, helping to create ear- lier crop yields and to ex- tend the crop season. The fabric also can be used to provide a measure of pest protection. For crops like carrots, beets, and greens, it can be laid directly on top of beds with some slack so that the plants push the material up as it grows. For bigger plants like broccoli, use bent electrical conduit or heavy- duty wire supports to keep the fabric suspended above the plants. Secure the fabric to the soil with bags filled Organic and natural are used interchangeably as are non-organic, chemical and synthetic. To make it clear, we’ll us organic and synthet- ic. Organic fertilizers and Your pesticides are derived from Garden mineral, plant or animal spring) will be “true to type.” sources. Synthetic products In other words, the next are made by humans using year’s vegetables or fruits methods different than will be the same as the ones those nature uses, and the produced by the parents. chemical structures may or Many, but not all, open- may not be found in nature. pollinated plants are heir- For gardeners who want looms, which developed as to buy organic products, families and communities look for the Organic Materi- gathered and saved seed als Review Institute (OMRI) from the best plants and and Washington State De- passed them partment of down gener- Agriculture ation to gen- The cold compost method will produce ( WSDA) seals. eration. Like The most mis- compost in one to two years. Hot com- antiques, understood posting takes only three to six months. when these thing about or- open-polli- ganic pesticides nated plants is that they are get to a certain age (50 is ac- with soil or sand, boards, not toxic. That’s not true. For cepted), they become heir- rocks, etc. It’s important to example, nicotine, which is looms. perform bug check and used in some pesticides, is Hybrids are bred from good hygiene under row highly toxic. Read the label two different varieties for cover fabric. The slugs really when you buy a pesticide to characteristics like disease like it there as much as the determine its ingredients, resistance or higher yield. veggies. which pests it targets and They won’t come true to Fabric or plastic that lays any cautions. Always follow type. Seeds or plants must on the ground to raise the the directions. be purchased each year. More information about temperature of the soil and Row cover fabric: Row keep down weeds is called all aspects of gardening is cover fabric is made of spun non-organic mulch. available in Extension’s polyester and is permeable Organic vs. natural vs. Growing Your Own publica- to air and water. It traps heat non-organic vs. synthetic: tion. K YM P OKORNY MI TOWN Many of us welcome the change of seasons from summer to autumn, with the beginning of school for students of all ages, cooler nights, settling into a regu- lar routine after the busy activities of summer, and a time to prepare for the cold and rainy winter that’s just around the corner. This season also gives us an op- portunity to reflect upon the good times and happy memories we’ve shared with loved ones, family and friends. — Western Oregon Univer- sity — and communities all over the Willamette Valley — began the new academic year mourning the losses of two incoming freshman students and a staff mem- ber. LaMont Jarvis was an employee of WOU’s physi- cal plant department. He was on his way to work driving from his home in P ATTY T AYLOR D UTCHER Columnist McMinnville, when his mo- torcycle crashed on High- way 99W. The university and his family members lost a good employee, hus- band, father and friend. — New freshmen students Elizabeth Hoke and Nicholas Lyngheim were scheduled to begin classes last week when they were killed in separate car crash- es. Nicholas was a member of the WOU Wolves football team and his life was taken when another car ran a red light, causing the fatal col- lision. Elizabeth was Vale- dictorian of her senior class at Silverton High School and died in a head- on collision with another vehicle on Riddell Road, just a few miles north the WOU campus. — Two young men from the area also lost their lives — Dallas resident Jeremy Col- ley when his car crashed on James Howe Road, and Dallas resident Jacob Bai- ley was involved in the crash on Riddell Road. Both young men were only 24. — Susan Matthies was in the parking lot at Safeway when she was seriously in- jured in a tragic car acci- dent, and later died in the hospital. Her husband passed away in May of this year. Friends and family members are grieving the loss of a mother, grand- mother, sister and good friend. — We are all diminished by the loss of college and community members, and for those who are friends or family members, there are few words that can bring comfort during these dark and tragic times. We can donate to groups or organi- zations in their names, send flowers to their funer- al or memorial services, send sympathy or condo- lence cards, help alleviate the suffering and lighten some of the burden. — We can honor those we’ve lost by taking the time to hold those we love close to our hearts, and be generous with praise and attention. Every day we share good things with one another is time well spent, because we never know if we will be together again. May angels surround and bring comfort to all who have lost so much. PEDEE NEWS Eric Schwanke and Re- bekah Kamerman were married at Pedee Church on Sept. 23, a beautiful ceremony on a beautiful fall day. Eric met Rebekah at Arrowhead Bible College i n Mo n t a n a a n d t h e n worked with her on a mis- sion trip to Mozambique. Rebekah’s parents, Russ and Teresa Kamerman, came from Montana for the event, as well as many other relatives and friends. Eric’s sister Karen and hus- band, came from Texas, and of course, his father Howard Schwanke, was in attendance. Eric and Re- A RLENE K OVASH Columnist bekah had help from sev- eral Pedee friends, includ- ing April Makalea and Pam Burbank, who prepared much of the food, and Abi- gail, Aliyah, and Arwynne Russell, who were the cutest flower girls ever. — The Pedee 4-H Club’s first official meeting was last Tuesday, where they chose “Tryoneers” as their name. It’s a combination of trying and pioneers. Leader Stephanie Weston helped the kids sign up for several projects, including raising various livestock, cooking, sewing, photogra- phy and art. As an intro- duction to the cooking project, I showed them how to measure liquid and dry ingredients and how to crack eggs — great fun as each got to try it. Heather Traglia led in baking cook- ies. It was decided to meet on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 6:30. Fourteen kids joined at that time, but more are welcome. Next meeting will be Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. — Ju d y Gu i d a we n t t o Houston recently to be there for her grandkids’ first day of school. They had started school two weeks late because of Hur- ricane Harvey. Son John’s six of seven kids are in school now. She and Joe then traveled to Puerto Pe asco, Mexico, for a week of relaxing, then had a fun time visiting family in Phoenix. When you need a ride, I’ll be here. Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $8.00 Children $7.00 • Senior $7.25 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. — Merlin Berkey, Owner • Doctors Appointments • Grocery Store Trips • Random Errands • Rides Home Friday - Sunday • Oct. 6 - Oct. 8 FLATLINERS (Digital) (PG13) (1:40 4:15) (1:45 4:35) AMERICAN MADE (Digital) (R) THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (Digital) (PG13) (11:35 2:10 4:45) BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Digital) (R)(12:30 2:05 4:00 5:35) LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (Digital) (PG) (11:30 1:55 4:15) IT (Digital) (R) KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (Digital) (R) (12:35 3:40) (11:35 2:05 4:35) MY LITTLE PONY (Digital) (PG) Here for all your Taxi needs. 6:50 9:25* 7:20 9:55* 7:20 9:55* 7:30 9:05* 6:40 9:40* 6:45 9:50* 7:05 9:35* *Not playing Sunday, October 8th Monday - Thursday • Oct. 9 - 12 $8, 9am - 10am Oct. 14, 2017 Pre-Sale Admission: Adults $5 10am - 4pm Kids 10 yrs & under Free Food Available Polk County Fairgrounds on site 520 Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall Arleta Day 503-581-1206 Sally Bradfrod 503-399-7679 Hwy 22 Rickreall Salem Polk Co Fairgrounds RV Space Available I-5 Sales Table Reservation $35 per table 99W Dolls, Bears, Books, Toys, Miniatures & Related Items, Doll Stringing No Appraisals FLATLINERS (Digital) (PG13) AMERICAN MADE (Digital) (R) THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (Digital) (PG13) BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Digital) (R) BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Digital) (R) LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (Digital) (PG) IT (Digital) (R) KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (Digital) (R) MY LITTLE PONY (Digital) (PG) (1:40 4:15) 6:50 (1:45 4:35) 7:20 (2:10 4:45) 7:20 (12:30 2:05) (4:00 5:35) 7:30 (1:55 4:15) 6:40 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES These Polk County groups would welcome individuals who have time or expertise to volunteer. Organizations that would like to be added to this list should call 503-623- 2373 or email IOnews@polkio.com. • AARP Foundation Tax-Aide – 503-930-7636 • After DARC — 503-623-9501 • American Cancer Society Road to Recovery — 1-800-227-2345 • Arc of Polk County — 541-223-3261 • Ash Creek Arts Center – 971-599-3301 • Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Polk County Inc. — 503-623-8473 • Central School District — 503-838-0030 • City of Dallas — 503-831-3502 • City of Independence — 503-838-1212 • City of Monmouth — 503-751-0145 • Crime Victims Assistance Program — 503-623-9268 • Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce — 503-623-2564 • Dallas Fire Department — 503-831-3532 • Dallas Food Bank — 503-623-3578 • Dallas Kids, Inc. — 503-623-6419 • Dallas Police Department — 503-831-3582 • Dallas Public Library — 503-623-2633 • Dallas Retirement Village — 503-623-5581 • Dallas School District — 503-623-5594 • Delbert Hunter Arboretum — 503-623-7359 • Ella Curran Food Bank — 503-838-1276 • Falls City Arts Center — 503-559-6291 • Falls City School District — 503-787-3531 • Family Building Blocks – 503-566-2132, ext. 308. • Friends of the Dallas Library — 503-559-3830 • Gentle House Gardens, Monmouth — 503-838-2995 • Girl Scouts of Southwest Washington and Oregon — 1-800-338-5248 • H-2-O — 503-831-4736 HART (Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy) — 971-301-4278 • HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley — 503-363-1651 • Heron Pointe Assisted Living — 503-838-6850 • Independence Health and Rehabilitation — 503-838-0001 • Independence Public Library — 503-838-1811 • Kings Valley Charter School — 541-929-2134 • Luckiamute Watershed Council — 503-837-0237 • Luckiamute Valley Charter School — 503-623-4837 • Meals on Wheels — 503-838-2084 • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce — 503-838-4268 • Monmouth-Independence YMCA — 503-838-4042 • Monmouth Public Library — 503-838-1932 • Northwest Human Services — 503-588-5828 • Oregon Child Development Coalition — 503-838-2745 • OSU Extension Service - Polk County — 503-623-8395 • Perrydale School District — 503-623-2040 • Polk Community Development Corporation — 503-831-3173 • Polk County Community Emergency Response Team — 503-623-9396 • Polk County Museum — 503-623-6251 • Polk County Public Health — 503-623-8175 • Polk County Resource Center — 503-623-8429 • Polk Soil and Water Conservation District — 503-623-9680 • Relief Nursery Classroom — 503-566-2132 • SABLE House — 503-623-6703 • SALT (Sheriff’s Auxiliary & Law Enforcement Together) — 503-851-9366 • Salvation Army — 503-798-4783 • SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) — 503-391-8423 • Salem Health West Valley Hospital — 503-623-8301 • Victim Assistance Program-Polk Co. District Attorney’s Office — 503-623-9268 x1444 • Willamette Valley Hospice — 503-588-3600 • WIMPEG Community Access Television — 503-837-0163 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 8A — TUESDAY, OCT. 10 • Overeaters Anonymous — Noon to 1 p.m., Salem Health West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Support group meets in the quiet room/chapel immediately inside the emer- gency entrance on Clay Street. Dee Ann White, 971-718-6444. • Dallas Rotary — Noon, Dallas Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Lunch and speaker. Public is welcome. — WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 • Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Murphy’s Restaurant, 288 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. No-host lunch avail- able; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759. • Respite care — 1 to 3 p.m., 182 SW Academy St., Suite 216, Dallas. Free child care for parents who need time to run errands, pay bills, etc. Free. Open for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. 503-877-8473 to reserve space. Diapers are provided. • 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. • Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., Salem Health West Valley (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. • Pickleball — 9 a.m. to noon, Roger Jordan Community Park. Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Karen Freeman, 503-871-4172. • American Red Cross Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grand Ronde Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde. www.redcrossblood.org. Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen (12:35 3:40) 6:45 (2:05 4:35) 7:05 Winters Sewing 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Emmy Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs
