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The INDEPENDENT, July 15, 2004 Quilters working on kids project Can You Dig It? From page 6 European cranefly, other- wise known as the mosquito eater, is well established in Oregon. The cranefly does not bite or sting, nor does it dam- age houses. There are 28 species of cranefly in Western Oregon and only two of them damage lawns, when the worm-like larvae (called leather jackets because of their tough outer skin) feed on root crowns. Adults emerge from the grass to irritate us in August and Sep- tember. Natural controls largely eliminate cranefly problems in lawns. This does not mean that they aren’t there; it means that they aren’t doing significant damage. According to my text, healthy lawns have been known to have 40 larvae per square foot and show no dam- age. Weed Management I love the word “manage- ment.” You will always have weeds. A weed is, by definition, just about anything that you don’t want where it’s growing. Weeds have evolved to grow rapidly, reproduce prolifically and readily, are widely adapt- able as to soil type and climate and positively thrive whenever you turn the soil because weed seeds are also very long lived. Weeds can be annual, perenni- al or woody and many of the most pernicious are imported. Three broad strategies should be employed: Prevent the in- troduction of new weeds, dis- courage weeds so they don’t compete with desired plants and stop weeds from going to seed. Cultural and mechanical controls are very effective against many weeds. The first step is to sharpen your hoe! It’s much easier and more effective. The biggest disadvantage to weeding is that, since it disturbs the soil, you bring more seeds to the surface. However, tilling, hoe- ing and hand pulling remain the gardener’s first weapons. Methods to try include crop ro- tation in the vegetable garden, bed planting (where weeds are shaded out by desired species), use of transplants (they have a head start), mulching (most weed seeds need light to germinate), water management, and cover crops. Herbicides may have a place depending on your personal Page 21 philosophy objectives and the particular weed problem. How- ever, please have a clear goal and follow the directions to get the desired effect, don’t just ap- ply Weed-‘N-Feed every year because the label says you should. For one thing, if you are trying to grow a more diverse eco-friendly lawn including species other than grass, this type of product will kill a big chunk of your desirable plants. One final note: The North- west Coalition for Alternative to Pesticides produces a quarterly publication and works to pro- mote sustainable agriculture practices. Membership is tax deductible and entitles you to free consultation with staff. This group has been promoting al- ternatives to pesticide use since 1977. Their articles and pamphlets reference the scien- tific literature. If you are inter- ested, you can contact them on the web at www.pesticide.org, by phone at 541-344-5044, or by snail mail at NCAP, PO Box 1393, Eugene, OR 97440. From page 9 would still like to be a part of this community effort, Louise is ask- ing for donations of material, “We will be needing lots of clean cotton and flannel material. If possible, please wash all fabric before bringing it in,” she said. Larger pieces will be needed for the one-piece backing and smaller size pieces for the quilt front. Medium weight quilt bat- ting (filler) is also needed. If you’d like some “hands on” experience, Louise will show you how to help cut and/or sew quilt pieces. She and two other regular quilters, Faith Reynolds and Sue Goodhope, are at the Senior Center every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All donations – finished quilts or materials – should be taken to the Center in bags marked “Vil- lage Kids Quilts,” or call to make arrangements to have them picked up. For more information re- garding the quilts, call Louise at 503-429-7401. For information about the program, call Chief Matt Workman at the Vernonia Police Department, 503-429- 7335. She shared much of her time with her special friend, Jamie Richards, at their home in Mist. She loved vacations with her father, Bill Benecke, in Flagstaff. Survivors include her chosen Ver- nonia family, “Grandma” Betty Vaughn, “Uncle” David Vaughn and “brothers” Cody Toward, and Jimmy and Jason Vaughn; her mother of Vernonia; her fa- ther of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a brother, Jesse Ray of Flagstaff; a sister, Merry Ray of Tigard; grandmother “Nana Merry” of Phoenix, Ariz., and Grandmother Be- necke of Kentucky; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial website is being set up at <www.shirea.com>. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia was in charge of arrange- ments. Tom and Claudia Lee’s outdoor area. For information, call 503-429-2450. Mr. Solem was born December 1, 1951, in Portland, to Robert H. and He- len (Saller) Solem. He graduated from Hillsboro High School. Survivors include his mother, of Ver- nonia. VANCE FREDERIC SOLEM Vance Frederic Solem, 52, Vernon- ia, died July 4, 2004. A celebration of life will be held July 17 at 1:00 p.m. at "A Trusted Name in Funeral Service" Obituary VIRGINIA IRENE TRUSSELL DAVIS Virginia Irene Trussell Davis, 86, Manning, died July 3, 2004. Funeral services were held July 8 at the Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove, with Bonnie Sikes officiating. In- terment was at Buxton Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born March 1, 1918, in Beaverton, to Thomas and Hazel (Danford) Miller. She graduated from Beaverton High School in 1936. IN 1938, she married Gene Trus- sell. They made their home in Manning. Mr. Trussell died in 1976. In 1978, she married Theron W. “Dave” Davis. They made their home in Manning. Mrs. Davis ran a fruit stand on Sun- set Highway starting in 1951, then ex- panded to a restaurant called Ginger’s Cafe. In 1976, she started the Jim Dan- dy Farm Market in Manning, which is still operating. She was preceded in death by her first husband; one son, Robert Eugene Trussell; two sisters, Margie Rinchart and Ruth Todd. Survivors include her husband, a son, Ray Trussell of Manning; a daugh- ter, Sharon Bond of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister, Jean “Coco” Jones of Aloha; seven grandchildren; ten great-grand- children; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the Special Olympics of Washington County. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. ALETHEA ORISSA GRAHAM Alethea Orissa Graham, 74, Ver- nonia, died July 2, 2004. A memorial service was held July 9 at the First Bap- tist Church in Vernonia, with Pastor Joel Stith officiating. Direct Cremation $ 475 Mrs. Graham was born May 23, 1930, in Hecla, S. Dakota. Her maiden name was Hinckley. In 1970, she married Jess A. Gra- ham. The made their home in Forest Grove until moving to Vernonia in 1973. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas and Rodger McLaugh- lin; and three brothers, Bennie, Loren, and Clyde Hinckley. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gordon and Randall McLaughlin, both of Vernonia; a brother, Earl Hinck- ley of Cornelius; four sisters, Arlene Lee of Abilene, Texas, Mavis Peterson of Scappoose, Viola Griffith and Urada Baker, both of Portland; six grandchil- dren and one great-grandchild. Remembrances are suggested to Hospice of Washington County. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives was in charge of arrangements. SHIREA LYNN RAY Shirea Lynn Ray, 17, Mist, died July 6, 2004. Graveside services were held July 14 at Vernonia Memorial Ceme- tery, with Pastor John Cahill, of the Ver- nonia First Baptist Church, officiating. Ms. Ray was born May 25, 1987, in Tillamook, to Grace Ray and Bill Be- necke. She lived in Tillamook, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Vernonia, before moving to Mist recently. She attended Wash- ington Grade School and would have been a senior at Vernonia High School this fall. She worked at the Vernonia Coun- try Kitchen. She wanted to be a teacher and volunteered at Vernonia Head Start. W ESTSIDE C REMATION & B URIAL S ERVICE , I NC ~ There are Options ~ 241 West Main St., Hillsboro 503-693-7965 Granite Markers Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home Privately owned Not a funeral home or cemetery Personal home visits at no extra charge Second Generation Family Owned & Operated Prices start at $320 including design and lettering JEFFREY & DEBRA ROSE-HOYT TINA ROSE-REYNOLDS JANE SCHNEIDER, ROSS MATHEWS HECTOR DE LOS SANTOS Attendant: RAY PELSTER 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vern.........429-6611 E-mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com . Plus Cemetery Charges Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives Angel Memorials Wendy Sears 503-429-1523 Direct Cremation $ 575. Immediate Burial $ 775. 24 Hr. 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