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NO MISTAKE:

Willamina School District gets $570,000 for new electric buses

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

At first glance, Carrie Zimbrick, Willamina School District Superintendent, thought there had been an error into their district’s bank account.

“EPA had deposited $570,000 into our account.

It was a shocker,” Zimbrick said. “Then we realized it was

Dallas eyes downtown historic district designation

for the purchase of electric buses.”

Willamina is one of seven school districts to receive a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program to help transition school bus fleets away from diesel engines and toward new electric models.

These electric buses, also going to Beaverton, Gresham,

Portland, Amity, Dayton and McMinnville school districts, expect to be 90% more efficient at reducing pollutants than older engines.

Zimbrick said Willamina has not received the buses yet, just the funding to purchase them and set up a charging station in town.

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The Willamina School District is expecting to purchase two electric buses similar to this one through a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program.

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Years in law enforcement influence thriller

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Downtown Dallas has 17 buildings built before or just after the turn of the 20th century. City staff are taking steps to ensure their preservation by getting downtown declared a historic district.

The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will consider the city of Dallas’s application to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 16. Tyler Ferrari, Economic Development Specialist, said the city initiated these efforts in 2019 through a survey identifying historic homes, businesses and other resources in the downtown core.

He said the designation project parallels the efforts of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, whose three members make See DALLAS, page A3

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BY KARI KIEBENTHAL

A cat crawls underneath frozen tractor when the sun reappeared last week.

Umpqua Bank’s Monmouth branch closes, manager retires

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

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Significant changes have come to the local financial scene.

Not only did Umpqua Bank close its Monmouth branch Friday, but former branch manager Kevin Raschko is no longer with the company. He retired after 36 years in the industry, including the last 17

years as manager for various banks in Monmouth.

“It probably won’t hit me until Monday when I wake up and realize I don’t have to go to work. I’m usually the first one here, at 8 or 8:15, and I won’t have to do that,” Raschko said of his

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After some 37 years in banking, Kevin Raschko has called it a career. Raschko is now the former manager of the Monmouth branch of Umpqua Bank. In addition, the branch itself closed Friday, though the Independence branch remains open.

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Tyler Brown has found a way to combine two of his life’s ambitions without sacrificing one for the other – being a police officer and published author.

A corporal for the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, Brown’s first novel, “Tribal Honor” hit the market last month.

“I grew up reading stories about police officers, or spies, and authors like Nelson DeMil who used their experience but made fictional story and I found those super captivating,” Brown said. “So, then I just kinda wanted to do that.

That sounds like an awesome life.”

Brown, 31, grew up in Willamina and currently lives in Dallas. He is half-way to his 20-year career goal as an officer and is ahead of schedule on his publishing career.

Brown has always been a fan of thrillers and police procedurals. For his novel, he said he definitely takes little parts of his favorite authors, including Nelson DeMille, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Jack Carr, Dave Baldacci and Vince Flynn “I take a little bit from those and use what I know from being a police officer and kind of make the story work,” he said. “I grew up See NOVEL, page A3

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The Dallas Library to host author David G. Lewis Join the Dallas Library Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. for a visit with author David G. Lewis, Ph.D. He will be discussing his new book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley.”

Lewis is a member of the Confederated Tribes of

Grand Ronde, a recognized researcher, scholar and writer, and assistant professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University. His previous publications include “Willamette Valley Treaties”, “A History

of Native Peoples of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Region” and others.

For more than 20 years, Lewis has been passionate about studying the original histories of the people of Oregon and California and

has an extensive record of collaborative projects with regional scholars, tribes, local governments and communities. Lewis’s research specializes in the history of Kalapuyans and other Western Oregon tribes, which

he explores through journal essays and on his blog “The Quartux Journal.”

His book will be available for purchase and signing. This free event is made possible with funding from the Polk County Cultural Coalition

and the Friends of the Dallas Library. For more information, contact the Dallas Public Library at (503) 623-2633 or go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ dallaslibraryoregon.

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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 24, 2024

Buses

Willamina School District gets $570,000 From Page A1

“We are just planning phase of acquiring the First Student buses, (the company that supplies them),” she explained, adding district staff has

Novel

Passions combine in author’s first novel From Page A1

reading, reading, reading. I really liked reading these stories. Power goes out like these storms, I didn’t have much to do, so I’d read.”

“Tribal Honor,” which he began in 2020 during the pandemic, is actually his third attempt at writing a novel.

“I wrote two others before, but they didn’t make the cut, so I scrapped them. I didn’t think they were good enough,” Brown said. “So, this is actually the third I’ve wrote. By the end of this one, I thought, okay, I think we’ve got something.”

Writing under the nom de plume of T.G. Brown, he calls “Tribal Honor” a blending of fact and fiction.

“The plot is about a young, elite tribal officer, Warren Lawson, who gets a case of elder abuse that at first glance appears cut and dry,” Brown explained. “But the more he looks into it the more he realizes there is more wrong with the picture than even he imagines from the start. You

Dallas

Eyes downtown historic district designation From Page A1

recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission regarding historic preservation matters.

“I think that’s definitely why we want to get this district established to make sure all those buildings have protections from demolition, but also that those building owners can say their building is part of a national historic district,” Ferrari said. “That type of recognition comes with additional resources at federal level, including tax credits, and other types of grants and funding allow for them keep those buildings in their historic condition to offset some of the cost of that.”

Buildings built before 1900 include three built in 1890, the Bollman Funeral Home, Craven Brothers Hardware Store and the IOOF Lodge.

Those built just after the turn of the century include the Carnegie Library (1912), Dallas National Bank (1911) and the New Scott Hotel (1900).

Ferrari said the city reached out to all the local building owners before they received their official notice from the state, adding a lot are in support of being a part of a historic district.

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already written and applied for a second one.

She hopes to have the buses and charging station in place sometime this spring.

Staff are still establishing a site for the charging station and hiring a local electrician to install it.

Zimbrick said with the two electric buses authorized and the potential for two more in the next round of grants,

they’re hoping to “creep their fleet up to 50 percent electric.” She added the buses are a welcome addition to a large geographical school district that covers a vast, rural area.

“Most of our buses are owned by First Student and we contract with them to keep up to date as allowable

by ODOT. So, we don’t have anything really ancient.

They all meet safety codes,”

Zimbrick said. “They do have to cover 254 square miles, an area as large as several other Yamhill districts combined.”

Oregon’s 6th District Rep. Andrea Salinas was excited for the four school districts she represented were recipients of the federal funding.

“Making the switch to cleaner, greener school buses is good for our children’s health and good for our

environment,” Salinas said in a statement. “That’s why I’m excited to announce Oregon’s Sixth District will be receiving millions of dollars in Clean School Bus Awards funding that will help the cities of Amity, McMinnville, Dayton, and Willamina purchase electric and low-emissions school buses. I’m grateful to the Biden Administration and

meet other characters, and chaos ensues.”

The tale is fiction loosely based on Brown’s own experiences on the Grand Ronde Tribal police force.

“The emotion of the story comes from things I’ve witnessed or experienced,” he added.

To help ensure the authenticity of his fictional story, Brown enlisted the aid of friends and family to be his first round of editors.

“I wanted it to connect with police officers and see how non-officers felt about the story,” Brown said.

While having no problems being imaginative, he said the most challenging part of the writing process was internalizing the emotions of his characters.

“I really wanted people to feel the depth of emotions for these characters. You kind of relive things you may not want to relive just because you want people to connect on an emotional level with police officers and families in story,” he recounted. “It kind of puts you in a dark place depending on what I’m writing, trying to come back to reality. In a way, it’s therapeutic.”

Brown went the independent publishing route, going through Napa Idaho, which helps new authors, from publishing to designing a cover to promoting the finished product. He also reached out to two editors in Washington to help guide the process.

“One was the developmental editor, who focuses on flow, what makes sense, fixes plot holes. Another that focuses on grammar and word choice. Both helped me a lot, with ideas, making the story better,” Brown said.

The finished novel hit store shelves on Dec. 5, his mom’s birthday, by design. He inserted another family connection within the story itself.

“My wife is a character in the book, it’s based on her,” Brown said of his new bride of almost a year, Ashley.

“I think she’s pretty great.

She loved it. For the longest time, she didn’t read it, then thought it was really cool.”

The feedback so far has also been very positive with reviewers leaving a lot of five-star reviews.

“Makes me feel really blessed. Sure, friends tell you things. Cops are straight forward with you. Telling me I had something, felt confident it would be good,” he said.

Sales so far have been a surprise, as “Tribal Honor” has climbed to the top of Amazon’s crime action fiction best seller’s list.

“Usually, a lot of people in the business tell you your first one’s not going to make a lot of money. But I’ve definitely been getting a lot of orders and (readers) leaving reviews,” Brown said. “It’s helped make the decision to go ahead with the second one.”

Brown plans the further exploits of officer Warren Lawson and has already shipped the transcript for the second novel in the series to his first editor. He hopes it will be out later this year.

Brown hit the halfway point to a planned 20-year career as a police officer on Jan. 12. With his first book out, he figures it will take another 10 years to grow enough of a following to support his life post law enforcement. But which one would he prefer?

“Either one. I’d love to have a great career in both, with them balancing off each other,” he said.

Grand Ronde Tribal member Tyler Brown’s first novel “Tribal Honor” is available now through Amazon or his website www.tgbrownbooks.com.

“I haven’t heard of any who are in opposition. There were obvious concerns. ‘What does this mean if I have to fix something on the building?’

We were able to get those questions answered at public presentations in May and October last year where consultants provided presentation about district and process,” Ferrari said. “A lot of owners are excited about the prospect, because historic district are a tourist draw.”

However, initially not everyone was on board. The County Commissioners discussed their concerns earlier this month of how the designation would affect an active county courthouse. Board Chair Craig Pope said those concerns were alleviated after in-person discussions with city staff.

“My concerns about the courthouse historic designation are somewhat assuaged after (County Administrator) Greg Hensen did his research.

We fully recognize that the Polk County Courthouse is a historical site and is the second oldest working courthouse in the state that is required to be maintained to current building codes/ standards and still maintain the integrity of its historic values,” Pope said. “We have our hands full trying to keep up with all these rules to pacify people that have no skin in the game of keeping courtrooms functioning, including the city and state.”

“I had really great and productive conversations with Polk County,” Ferrari added. “A lot of the questions revolve around types of work they can do to the courthouse, keeping it functional.

Obviously, when we establish the district, we want to ensure the buildings still operate as the way they are now. We don’t want businesses to feel like they can’t operate out of their building.”

In addition to protection from demolition, Ferrari said the historic district designation opens the building owners to grants and tax breaks for renovation projects. He added city staff has not determined the amount available yet.

“After the district is established, we’ll create resource pages for local downtown businesses and building owners so they have all the resources they need to know types of tax credits available if they spend money restoring their building during tax year as well as potential grants from fed and state government offset cost building remains historical,” Ferrari said.

To achieve the designation, Dallas must make it past the State Advisory Commission on Historic Preservation, a volunteer board that advises Oregon Park and Recreation on which applications get forwarded up to national level of National Park Service. He expects if their application is

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the EPA for investing in Oregon’s future, and I look forward to seeing these dollars put to good use in our communities.”

The Clean School Bus Program, run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was instituted through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will allocate $5 billion to overhaul the country’s school bus fleet.

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Tyler Brown will have a book signing for his first novel “Tribal Honor” Jan. 19

from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Grand Ronde Tribal Gymnasium.

9615 Grand Ronde Road,

Grand Ronde. To learn more about Brown, go to his website, www.tgbrownbooks.com.

approved through the federal process, the Dallas Historic District could be established by fall this year.

“It’s on local municipalities at our level to establish any other restrictions,” Ferrari said. “We’ll be doing that after the state meeting in February... We don’t want to put any onerous restrictions on building owners.”

He expects that to be a lengthy process to establish what those additional regulations and what protects might look like under them. Staff are researching other cities with historic districts have across the state, seeking guidance from colleagues at the state level and collecting input from budling owners on what their needs are and what are barriers are to address those types of changes.

“The public will have ample time and opportunity at Planning Commission and City Council meetings to comment before they’re ever implemented,” Ferrari said. “We’ll have proactive engagement process to ensure any projections put in are not harmful and instead focused on projecting downtown building.”

Ferrari said once approved, the next step is acquiring and designing downtown signage, the typical green color, would be changed over to brown, the national park color seen at campground or other historic places.

“That will help people walking or driving through downtown help identify, ‘Oh we’re in historic district now.’

Also, signage around the city direct would direct people to where the district is once they’re off Highway 22 or 99 and signs welcoming to them to the district,” Ferrari said.

In addition to having conversations with ODOT on placing the highway signs, Ferrari said staff is looking for partners to build resources, be it at city hall, the visitor center, schools, restaurants or hotels, to give visitors tools to take self-guided tours

of downtown so they can learn the city’s history while exploring it themselves.

“We’re really excited to get this process underway.

We think it’s something that’s a long time coming for the community,” Ferrari said. “I know the community cherishes and values its history and we’re glad to be able to take those steps to project its history at the state and federal level.”

To provide feedback, contact Ferrari at tyler.ferrari@ dallasor.gov or for more information go to the city’s website, bit.ly/3U9som8.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very highstress field. -- J.H. ANSWER: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of the population and much more frequently in women than men. Although people can be diagnosed at a young age, it is more common at older ages. It is caused by an autoimmune reaction to different parts of the thyroid, with thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase antibodies commonly found. TSH receptor antibodies are found on occasion.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis most commonly causes low thyroid levels, although there may be a period of time early in the disease where thyroid levels are high. Not everybody with antibodies will develop low thyroid levels. The thyroid is sometimes enlarged, but a careful exam will usually show that the gland is firm, showing that immune cells have infiltrated the gland.

Treatment of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis involves replacing the thyroid hormone that the gland can no longer make. The dose depends on body size to a certain extent, but needs to be adjusted based on lab results. Most people are treated with levothyroxine, also called T4, which is the primary hormone made by the thyroid.

T4 is converted to T3 (also called triiodothyronine, the active form of the hormone) in various tissues outside the thyroid. T3 only stays in the body for a short while before it is destroyed, so a once-daily treatment

the body to convert T4 to T3.

Most people do very well with T4 treatment. A minority of people cannot efficiently make the active T3 form, in which case-combination treatment can be considered.

Unfortunately, T3 must be dosed twice daily.

It is thought that stress hormones play a role, since stress does seem to increase the risk of developing an autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto’s.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Huntington’s disease runs in my family; my brother and sister started having symptoms in their early 60s.

I am 80 and don’t have any symptoms. Can I assume that I don’t have it? I hear testing can be expensive.

Are there any organizations that test for free? -- S.B. ANSWER: Huntington’s is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease that causes abnormal body movements, psychiatric changes and dementia. The movement disorder, called chorea, is the first symptom.

It can begin very slowly, and people may not be aware of it. A careful exam can show the characteristic findings. A movement disorder specialist is the ideal person to see in this case.

It would be very unusual to begin having symptoms at, or after, the age of 80, so it is very likely that you do not have the disease if you don’t have any symptoms and have received a normal exam by an expert.

Testing should be performed only after careful consideration and counseling by an expert such as a genetic counselor. According to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (see tinyurl.com/ HDgenetictesting), testing can cost between $315-$1,500, but it is often covered by insurance. Free testing may be available as part of a research study.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible.

Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu.

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How about trying out these ideas and policies: - A renewal of your Faith - Restoration of a moral compass - Regaining some self-respect - Encouraging a good work ethic - Accepting some personal responsibility - Striving for a two-parent homes - Restore sanity in our schools - And last but not least, support patriotism!

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Poor Jonas Perssons killed himself. And although the world was distressed by his suicide, it didn’t mourn his loss. He was only a character in Winter Light, the somber, 1963 film that venerable Swedish director Ingmar Bergman used as a vehicle for exploring existential angst.

In the story, filmed in black and white under bleak gray skies, Jonas had read that China was developing a nuclear bomb, at the same time the nuclear arms race between the US and the USSR was already well underway, and he so feared the end of the world was imminent he sank into a deep depression. His minister, whom he visited in the hulking, shadowy confines of their empty village church, was experiencing his own existential crisis, and could not comfort him, nor even reassure him that God would make everything OK. So Jonas went home and turned his hunting rifle on himself.

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longitude. It also doesn’t exist, but is the result of a common error in GIS data.

• ChatGPT can easily be convinced it’s wrong, even when it’s right.

• Irving Berlin dedicated all royalties from “God Bless America” to a fund of the same name, specifically for the benefit of such youth organizations as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in New York City.

To date, more than $10 million has been raised.

• Researchers at Dublin City University found that soccer goalkeepers process both visual and auditory cues more efficiently than other players, as well as non-players, which could be the clue to their speedy reactions during games.

• By 2027, Sweden plans to boast a city made entirely of wood.

• The last U.S. conviction for blasphemy went to atheist activist Charles Lee Smith in 1928, after he rented a Little Rock, Arkansas, storefront and put a sign in the window reading: “Evolution Is True.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE • Ever wonder why your kitty tries to play or even fight with its own reflection in a mirror? Animal specialists believe felines don’t realize that their image isn’t another animal because it has no scent.

• And speaking of scent, the Odeuropa research project has created an online encyclopedia dedicated to the history of smells.

• Vomitoriums in ancient Rome weren’t actually spaces for gastronomic feasting and purging, but an architectural feature in stadiums that allowed for more efficient crowd exits.

• Null Island gets its curious moniker from its coordinates: zero degrees latitude and zero degrees

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a nuclear war. We practiced “atom bomb” drills, similar to today’s active shooter drills, in middle school. My father built a bomb shelter into our new home. In 1962, the Cuban missile crisis almost sparked WWIII. Yet almost all of us continued to live.

Living didn’t get any easier. Two Kennedys, Martin Luther King and, later, John Lennon were gunned down. America stumbled into a disastrous, brutal and ultimately unforgivable war in Vietnam. Our streets were filled with shattered veterans. Race riots wreaked havoc on our cities.

Had he lived, Jonas would have seen all that. But he also would have seen a post-WWII generation that kept on living anyway, and in doing so cracked open an uptight society with new words (“uptight” among them); new perspectives and values; the sexual revolution and new definitions of “family”; women’s liberation and empowerment; the beginning and subsequent growth of gay acceptance; blurred racial lines; experiments in communalism; the greatest explosion of new musical forms in history; the spread of yoga practice; religious experimentation; new modes of consciousness; and a rainbow-riot of color washed over a black, white and gray world.

He would have seen the moon landing; nuclear treaties; environmental legislation; gene therapy; the birth and maturity of the internet;

and the creation of the European Union and dissolution of the Soviet Empire.

Jonas would have seen, and lived, life, the one-time gift, complete with its set of obligations, given to each of us. He would have known the value of others, of society, of the planet and, therefore the value of himself. On this knowledge, this complex of drives, emotions, intellect, pleasure, pain and perception that we call life, he missed out.

It was all too much for him, this world. So he felt compelled to leave it.

Had he lived long enough, Jonas also would have seen the rise of a new existential threat, that of global warming, even as the nuclear threat, although somewhat abated for now, remains. If he had lived through the nuclear threat, what would he make of this new menace? More importantly, since Jonas was only a figment of someone’s imagination, what should we make of it?

Global warming can frighten, depress and overwhelm us. Or, like all past crises, from the Mongol invasions to the Black Plague to nukes, it can be viewed as an opportunity, an invitation to creativity. But only if we continue to live at our ecological house.

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NEWS BRIEFS Donors needed to replace weather canceled blood drives

The Red Cross Cascades Region is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood or platelets in the days ahead after backto-back winter storms forced the cancellation of more than 70 drives, which resulted in the loss of nearly 2,100 units of blood.

The American Red Cross in Oregon and Washington has had difficulty resupplying blood collection sites because of road closures and icy conditions, forcing cancellations of blood drives across both states. Additionally, hosted blood drives were canceled as school districts and businesses closed due to inclement weather. Placing an already vulnerable inventory at critical levels.

“This weather impact comes as we are already in the midst of an emergency blood shortage, and winter isn’t over yet,” said Angel Montes, Blood Services Executive, Red Cross Cascades Region, Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 12,500 blood and nearly 3,000 platelet donations for patients who are currently undergoing medical procedures and treatments, at about 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

All eligible donors are urgently needed to help restock the shelves for these hospital patients.

Don’t wait – to make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Locally scheduled blood drives are: - Jan. 26, Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main St., Independence, noon to 5 p.m.

- Feb. 19, First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas, 12:30 - 6 p.m.

- Feb. 27, Polk County Fire District #1, 1800 Monmouth St., Independence,. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Independence Love Local Scratch-It program returns

The city of Independence presents the return of its Love Local Scratch-It program during the month of February.

From Feb. 1-28, shop at any of the 19 participating Independence businesses and receive a Love Local scratch-it with every purchase of $5 or more while supplies last. Scratch-its can be used towards your next purchase, and every scratch-it is a winner.

Scratch-it values vary between $1, $5, $10, and $20.

The participating businesses are The Collection on Main, Jubilee Champagne & Desserts, Golden Hop Saloon, Brew Coffee & Tap House, Gilgamesh: The River, Arena Sports Bar & Grill, Maganda Glassworks, Melting Pot Candy, The Little Pumpkin Cat Cafe, The Tap Station, Painted Pony Coffee & Cream, Indy Commons, Territory, Starduster Cafe, Chase Bar & Grill, Ovenbird Bakery, Pink House Cafe, Bramble Boutique, and Willow Design NW.

Community Calendar Jan.17 - Jan.24 Wednesday, Jan. 24

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tiny Art Show, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S. St. • 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. – Independence Library Storytime, 175 Monmouth St. • 11:30 a.m. – Mahjong, Dallas Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 5 p.m. - MonmouthIndependence Network Board of Directors meeting, Monmouth Public Works, 401 N. Hogan Road • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center

Thursday, Jan. 25

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tiny Art Show, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S. St. • 10:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Songs, bounces and rhymes, for ages under 2, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 11 a.m. - Simple games/Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Knitting/ Needle Craft, Monmouth Senior Center • 5:30 p.m. - Thursday Pinball Tournaments, West Valley Taphouse, 957 Main St., Dallas • 6 p.m. - Adult Paint Night, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

Friday, Jan. 26

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Writers Workshop/Drawing For Fun, Monmouth Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - Tiny Art Show, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S. St. • 10 a.m. - Art Workshop, Dallas Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl/Bingo, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ice Cream Social, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. – Six handed Pinochle/Art Workshop, Dallas Area Senior Center • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Sal and the Salamanders, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence • 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.

Saturday, Jan. 27

• 10 a.m. - All-day scrap booking group meeting, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tiny Art Show Reception and Awards, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 2 p.m. - Live Music: John Collison/Garry Meziere, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Roundhouse, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

Sunday, Jan. 28

• 2 p.m. Live Music: xxx, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

Monday, Jan. 29 • 8 a.m. - Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Marketing Mondays – 2024 Marketing Trends, Independence City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. - Cards/ Games, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - ASL Class/ Hand & Foot clinic, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m, - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Center • 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Center Tuesday, Jan. 30

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners Work Session, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 950 Main St., Dallas • 10:30 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. - Family Storytime, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Support Group, Dallas Area Senior Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Pinochle/ Ponytail, Monmouth Senior Center

• 1:30 p.m. - Bunco, Dallas Area Senior Center

Wednesday, Jan. 31

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. – Independence Library Storytime, 175 Monmouth St. • 11:30 a.m. – Mahjong, Dallas Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 3 p.m. - Paper Snow Globe Crafting, for ages 5-12, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6 p.m. - City of Monmouth Transportation System Plan Open House, City Hall, 151 Main St. W. • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center

Community Briefs IDA hosts Walk of Hearts Fundraiser

The Independence Downtown Association presents the Walk of Hearts Fundraiser. Express your sentiment on a bright red heart with a personal message.

Each heart will be hung on the lamp posts in downtown Independence. One side for $35, or both sides for $60.

Your creative expression helps the Downtown Association provide the summer flower baskets for downtown.

Deadline is Jan. 26. To sign up, go to www.downtownindependence.com/hearts.

Brockway Memorial Golf Tourney extends sign-ups

The deadline for sign up for the 21st Annual Cross Creek Annual Brockway Memorial Tournament has been extended to Jan. 29, since the course was closed for several days during the recent weather events.

The tournament is Feb. 3 at Cross Creek Golf Course. The event will be a two-person scramble format over 18 holes with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

Entry for the tournament is $70 and includes green fees, hole prizes, gross/net prizes, and snacks. A player does not need a handicap in order to compete in this tournament, and the field is open to both men and women and mixed teams. The tournament is dedicated to the memory of Marius “Brock” Brockway who passed away in 2013. A portion of the entry fees and pay ball will be donated to an organization or foundation that is researching cures and cares for cancer patients.

Sign up limited to the first 120 paid players. For further information and/or an application visit or call the

pro-shop at (503) 623-6666.

Information is also available on the Cross Creek Facebook page as well as the Cross Creek web site www.crosscreekgc.com.

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The community is invited to attend the city of Monmouth’s Transportation System Plan Update Open House on Jan. 31at 6 p.m. at Monmouth City Hall, located at 151 Main St. W. Share your dreams, concerns, and opportunities on Monmouth’s transportation network. This open house will allow for a conversation about bike, pedestrian, vehicle, and transit infrastructure.

Chamber presents business bootcamp

Reinventing Rural and Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce present CO.STARTERS Bootcamp, a four-part plan for bringing your business to life, Jan. 26-27 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Work collaboratively with

conservation organizations regarding natural resource conservation priorities and opportunities to invest collaboratively in Polk County.

For more information, contact Morgan Neil at morgan. neil@polkswcd.com or (503) 623-9680.

Falls City hosts health services meeting

The Falls City Health Committee hosts a community conversation from 6-7 p.m.

Feb. 1. Give your input on the types of services provided at the new Community Resource Center, 320 N. Main St. Interested in joining the Falls City Health Committee?

Email fallscityhealthcommittee@gmail.com.

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District hosts Winter Native Plant sale

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 31 varieties of native trees and shrubs for sale. You can pre-order your plants now and

pick up Feb. 2-3. Find out more at www.polkswcd.com.

MINET opens call for box murals

MINET is looking for artists from the MonmouthIndependence area to create original artwork on its boxes in the two cities. Applications are being accepted through Feb. 15. Rules and information can be found at the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce or go to www.tinyurl.com/minetart.

Dallas Farmers Market seeks vendors

The Dallas Farms Market is trying its way back to the community and organizers are seeking vendors. Let them know of any farmers, ranchers, butchers or otherwise agriculturally related business that are local to Dallas and the Polk County.

Volunteers, committee members and other helping hands are needed, too.

To apply, go to https://linktr.ee/ dallasorfarmersmarket.

Monmouth Library hosts tiny art show

The Monmouth Public Library hosts a Tiny Art Show exhibit from Jan. 21-27 featuring tiny artwork created by members of the community.

There will be a reception and awards party Jan. 27 from 1-2 p.m. The library is located at 168 Ecols St. For more information call (503) 828-1932.

NRCS hosts work group meeting Jan. 26

Natural Resources Conservation Service is holding a local work group meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 at Chemeketa Eola Northwest Wine Cellar, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, West Salem.

NRCS seeks input from farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies, agriculture and

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preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Samantha “Sammy” Thorp Wagner.

Judy Slater Nov. 2, 1957 – Jan. 2, 2024

Judy was born on Nov. 2, 1957, in Stockton, California, to Mark Leroy “Buck” Slater and Lucy Mae (McGuire) Slater. Judy passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in Athens, Alabama, due to ongoing health issues.

In the early 1960s the family relocated to Dallas, Oregon, where Judy attended Dallas High School graduating in 1975. Judy was a longtime Dallas resident moving out of state in 2019.

Judy worked for many years as a cook with Polk County Jail Food Services in Dallas and worked at the Dallas Wal-Mart as a salesclerk. Judy enjoyed trips to the Oregon Coast. Judy enjoyed embellishing and personalizing plain headbands by attaching floral and seasonal decorations onto them.

Judy is survived by her granddaughter, Loretta, and

Raschko Umqua Bank’s Monmouth branch closes, manager retires

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immediate future. “It’s going to be weird.”

The third-generation banker, who is also a vice president with Umpqua Bank, followed a path blazed by his father and grandfather. It was a career choice he never regretted.

“I love numbers. I love trying to help people with their financial needs,” Raschko said. “I saw my dad doing it, and I just sort of started gravitating towards it. The greatest satisfaction is in helping people.”

Margaret Lucille Walker April 18, 1924 – Dec. 19, 2023

Margaret Lucille Walker was born April 18, 1924, in Heppner, Oregon, to Charles Wesley Barlow (1892-1955) and Blanche Marie (Akers) Barlow (1899-1994). She was blessed with having an older sister Edith Marie (Barlow) Warner (1918-1968).

Lucille was raised in Oregon, graduating from Heppner High School in 1942.

After high school, she worked in Heppner at JC Penny’s and at a local grocery store. She met her future husband Bob Walker in Heppner and they were married on Aug. 20, 1943. They had two sons, Bill (1947) and JS (1951).

Lucille humbly lived her life putting Christ first. She was the bookkeeper at Eugene That commitment to others extends to his employees.

“I’ve grown to where I want to be, as bank manager, as vice president. I don’t want to go any higher,” he said.

“But my success is growing my people. I’ve empowered them along the way through coaching. I’m looking for them to grow now. That’s what’s most rewarding for me.”

Raschko was raised locally and stayed local. He is a Sprague High School and Chemeketa Community College graduate.

His first bank job was with Commercial Bank in Salem.

Through subsequent mergers over the years, he has also worked for West Coast Bank, Columbia Bank and Umpqua Bank.

was a volunteer firefighter

Lester (Les) David Baker passed away at his home on

the farm on Jan. 11, 2024, after 7 years with vascular dementia.

Les was born on Jan. 23, 1943, in Erickson, Manitoba, Canada, to his parents, Sidney J. and Delores Baker. In 1958, along with his dad, Les became a United States Citizen. The family settled in Independence.

Les married Janet (Jan) Mae Olsson 61 years ago. Les and Jan lived on a beef cattle and hay farm where they lovingly raised their three children Shawn, Shelli and Eric (Janeen). He had six grandchildren - Evyn Baker, Henry Baker, Kasey Eames, Kelsey Huber, Ryan Eames and Bryar Eames, and one beloved great-grandson, Jerek.

Les worked at the Holt Foundry from 1963-64. One of the most known items he made were all the steel washers (engraved “HOLT INDEP ORE“) for the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

In 1964, Les received his certification in autobody repair. He worked at various shops in Woodburn, Salem, Dallas, Independence and Monmouth. From 1970 to 1975, Les owned Monmouth Autobody and Painting on Warren Street. He did a lot of painting on Monmouth’s fire trucks and medic units. He

Raschko transferred to Monmouth in 2007 as bank manager for the old Commercial Bank, having worked at its Lancaster branch in Salem. He noticed a change in atmosphere immediately.

Lancaster “was in-and-out in-and-out all day. Very busy,” he said. “This one feels good.

I can visit with my customers, and help my customers. It has been a really good ride for the last 16 1/2 years. I love this community; it’s really special to me.”

He could still be a part of it. Raschko expects to be involved with the Ron Wilson Center and with Music in the Park, even though he lives in Keizer.

Umpqua Bank closed the Monmouth branch because of its proximity to its

Independence branch, which remains open.

“When you have two branches that are so close together, it doesn’t make sense to keep them both open, not when you can accommodate the community’s needs with one branch,” Raschko said.

The remaining Monmouth branch employees transferred to Independence.

“Umpqua Bank anticipates growth in customer base over there, so they’re going to staff up,” he added. “They’re going to almost double the size of their staff there,” To be exact, staffing at the Independence branch will go from five to nine employees with the Monmouth additions, he said.

On this, his last day as bank manager, Raschko was

dressed casually and surrounded by boxes destined for Independence. There wasn’t much for him to do as Umpqua Bank hired specialists for the move, and his employees were servicing customers.

“I’m just kind of hanging out over here. Make sure the boxes are loaded. We already had our safe deposit boxes moved. They’re going to rank out the ATM. It’s all handled,” he said.

Raschko answered “fun” when asked what’s next.

“I am going to go traveling.

I’m going to go ahead and enjoy my family,” he said.

Raschke’s son, a physician’s assistant, lives in Indiana. His daughter works for a nonprofit in the Bay Area, while a second daughter is a student at Chemeketa.

First Christian Church for many years.

She is survived by her sons Bill, of Keizer, and Spencer, of Dallas; Bill’s wife Marcie; grandchildren Staci Hanson (and grand son-in-law Jami), of Polson, Montana; grandson Rob Walker, of Salem; Calli Sponable (and grand son-inlaw David) of Salem; and great-granddaughters Anna, McKenna, Madelyn, Taylor, Claire and Charlotte. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Bob and her sister Marie.

A Celebration of life was held at Dallas First Christian Church on Saturday, Jan. 20.

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After retiring from

for the Monmouth Fire

Roberson’s, he stayed busy

“Fireman of the Year” award

continued to repair and paint

Department and earned a in 1974.

After buying the farm, he

sold the Monmouth busi-

ness and went to work for Roberson Motors in 1976

where they were located first between the two bridges in

Salem, and then at their new

location off Mission Street in 1988. He retired as the body

shop foreman in 1994 after 18 years.

Les loved living on the

farm and enjoyed “playing” with all of the farm equip-

ment. Anyone that knows Les knew of his deep love of all animals from cattle to cats,

dogs and a large population of turkeys! Some may even

have had encounters with his “guard” banty rooster.

Les taught a very popular

with his farming life and

vehicles at his shop on Bakers Acres. He even managed to complete full restorations

on more than 12 classic cars that were his true love. A

fine example of this would be his second-owner 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown

Coup 2-door hardtop that he purchased from the original owner, who had bought it

from Roberson’s. She sold it to Les for $1 since he took

care it for her the entire time she had it. Because of his

desire to always help people and his love for cars, he

touched so many people in his 81 years. You can say that he never met a stranger.

Les’s family would like to

thank Dr. Gina Remington

night class for Chemeketa

for her care of Les through

autobody repair. He taught

pice care of Willamette Vital

Community College in basic

the years and the great hos-

students how to restore and

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to his shop at the farm for

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one or two classes per term

service. A celebration of

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work, Les would invite them

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additional lessons. He taught

There will be no funeral

for 30 years. He enjoyed

life for all family and

and was a mentor to many.

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Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Dallas Police Department Thursday Jan. 11

• At 10:59 a.m. a report of a theft of a security camera on Court Street.

• At 2:52 p.m. a report of racing and revving of engines on Fern Street.

• At 3:32 p.m. a report of a unknown male on Main Street using foul language and being rough with the machines and was asked to leave. He refused until police were contacted.

• At 6:13 p.m. a report of a fight between two juveniles on Cortland Avenue. The brothers were arguing over a table in their room and it was thought they were fighting.

Juvenile department was called.

• At 6:42 p.m. a report of an older male possibly receiving false information exchange after a crash in Salem. He was told to contact Salem Police.

• At 7:43 p.m. a report of a male driving a red SUV on Kings Valley Highway who stole two sets of breast pumps .

Friday Jan. 12

• At 7:57 a.m. a report of a male sleeping on the property the school had purchased on Main Street and wanted him to leave. He was advised the parking lot will be used as extra parking for their students.

• At 8:13 a.m. on Ellendale Avenue, Dakota Winkler was arrested and charged with aggravated harassment, theft 3 and trespass 2. She was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 9:20 a.m. Desirae Kobernik was cited and

released for criminal mischief 2 and attempted theft 2 on Kings Valley Highway.

• At 12:20 p.m. a report of a runaway on Dimick Street.

Polk Juvenile Department was notified.

• At 4:46 p.m. a report of a disturbance on Main Street. Complainant wanted his money and the bank was not allowing him to get it.

Eventually the bank released the funds.

• At 6:05 p.m. Nicolas G McKenna was formally trespassed from Walmart on Kings Valley Highway after trying to shoplift.

Saturday, Jan. 13

• At 6:35 a.m. a vehicle slid off the roadway on Parker Road. Both occupants said they were fine and waiting for a tow.

• At 9:10 a.m. a report of 4 to 5 people in front of Cherry Street who said they quickly played in the snow on some quads. No one was riding any ATVs on the roadway when an officer arrived in the area.

Complaint was addressed and group was understanding.

• At 10:10 a.m. a complaint of vehicles doing doughnuts in a parking lot on Miller Avenue but they were gone.

Complainant, while he plowed the parking lot, wanted an officer to sit in area to deter future behavior.

• At 2:04 p.m. an anonymous report of people riding ATVs/dirt bikes on Cherry Street. No riders were seen or heard after an officer sat in the area. A male subject was contacted at Cherry and the officer explained ORS regarding ATVs on roadway vs private property.

• At 8:39 p.m. a report of a disturbance involving unknown persons and shots being fired on Brookside Avenue. Residents were unwilling to cooperate with the investigation.

• At 9:40 p.m. an officer assisted a motorist putting chains on his vehicle on Kings Valley Highway.

• At 10:23 p.m. a report of an unknown male who took a yard stake and was

acting oddly on Howe Street.

The complainant didn’t want charges filed or the stake back. The responding officer was unable to locate any subjects.

Sunday, Jan. 14

• At 12:08 a.m. an officer investigated a no contact order violation on Jefferson Street.

• At 2:09 p.m. a report of theft by a known subject on Washington Street. An officer was unable to locate the subject.

• At 5:02 p.m. an officer spoke with a subject sitting on the ground having a smoke on Howe Street. The officer told the subject where a warming center was located for the evening (Monmouth) but advised Cherriots and other public transport were currently not available due to road conditions.

• At 6:05 p.m. an officer pushed a vehicle out of the intersection on Main Street.

• At 7:08 p.m. a subject was contacted on Howe Street after a report of a male subject was kicking around the flower bushes. The subject denied kicking bushes.

• At 7:52 p.m. a report of a male in the church parking lot on Howe Street. An officer advised the complainant the police knew who the male was and advised he was packing his things to go to a warming shelter. The complainant understood and did not want to press trespassing charges at that time.

• At 11:25 p.m. an officer transported a woman home after she was unable to get her car door open on Kings Valley Highway.

• At 11:28 p.m. a subject thought her vehicle had been stolen. It turns out she had just forgotten where she had parked.

Monday, Jan. 15

• At 12:09 p.m. a visitor to Dallas Retirement reported a torn flag. The complainant was informed that it would be changed as soon as the pulleys thaw.

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• At 1:55 p.m. a report of a fire. An officer arrived before the fire department and was informed by the homeowner that the fire was out.

• 8:27 p.m. a report of someone walking eastbound trying to hitchhike along Ellendale. Two females were contacted after they were found walking alongside the road. They admitted to trying to hitch a ride after they were left stranded by an ex-boyfriend. A courtesy ride was given.

• At 10:47 p.m. a report of music playing loudly and a subject yelling while walking up and down the street on Denton Avenue • At 10:49 p.m. Jennifer Scofield was cited and released for theft 2 on Kings Valley Highway.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

• At 1:26 a.m. a report of banging on the walls and screaming on Ellendale Avenue. The subject was contacted through his front door after he could be heard screaming. Subject denied yelling and claimed he was sleeping. He was advised to stop yelling and to stop banging on the walls and go to bed.

• At 8:08 a.m. a report of a semi blocking the southbound lanes facing northbound on Uglow Avenue. It was a new driver to the area for Forest River delivery.

• At 8:15 a.m. a report of a female sleeping outside the bank on Ellendale Avenue.

She was fine but was advised to move along as the bank did not want her on the property.

• At 9:40 a.m. a report of a theft from a vehicle sometime between Jan. 4 and Jan. 15 on Ash Street. Officers are waiting on neighbor’s camera footage for suspect information.

• At 3:48 p.m. a report of a family of four that ignored closed gates to the park and drove through a field to go sledding on Branvold Avenue.

They were warned for their actions and told they needed to leave due to the park being closed.

• At 9:27 p.m. a report of a kitchen fire. Officer turned the burner off and removed the pan from the stove. Resident used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.

Wednesday, January 17 • At 12:59 am a report of a juvenile runaway who left a note saying he was leaving on Ellendale Avenue.

• At 9:51 am report of a resident using a bobcat to clear snow in roadway on Lyle Street.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

• Darrell Robert Burres was arrested Jan. 12 and placed on hold for Bay County Florida on four counts of using a child in sexual performance.

• Randy Lee Cook was arrested Jan. 17 and placed on hold for the U.S. Marshals (sexual exploitation of a minor).

• Juan Fidencio Gallegos was arrested Jan. 9 and placed on hold for Benton County (unlawful use of a weapon, disorderly conduct).

• Gabriel Guzman-Cruz was arrested Jan. 16 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and failure to appear (driving under the influence of an intoxicant).

• Kenneth Hendricks was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with criminal mischief 3 and disorderly conduct 2.

• Scott David Henry was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with criminal trespass 2.

• Deondre Rayallen Howard was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with contempt of court, stalking and criminal mischief 2.

• Aaron James Kahle was arrested Jan. 12 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

• Adrian Magana was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with disorderly conduct 2.

• Carl Wayne Marx was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with menacing (domestic violence) and unlawful use of a weapon.

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• Jacob Steven Meninick was arrested Jan. 10 and charged with burglary 2, criminal trespass 1 and contempt of court.

• Matthew Robin Nivala was arrested Jan. 9 and charged with two counts of theft 3 and criminal driving while suspended/revoked.

• Jason Eugene Torbet was arrested Jan. 18 and charged with five counts of reckless endangering, unlawful use of a weapon and disorderly conduct 2.

• Tommie Jawan Ward was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

• Jacob Duschell Weber was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with aggravated theft 1, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and failure to appear (possession of forged instrument 1, forgery 1).

• Elizabeth West was arrested Jan. 18 and placed on hold U.S. Marshals (harassing communication).

• Marina Rose Hill was arrested Jan. 11 and placed on hold for Benton County.

• Stormy Dawn Lupoli was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with five counts of probation violation (assault 4, menacing, interference with making a report, contempt of court/ punitive and disorderly conduct 2).

• Nikole Danielle Luttschwager was arrested Jan. 10 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (robbery of amphetamine with intent to sell).

• Iris Bea Richter was arrested Jan. 18 and charged with failure to appear (criminal mischief 2).

• Stephanie Michelle White was arrested Jan. 15 on an outstanding U.S. Marshals warrant (weapons charge).

Monmouth Police Department

• Jeffrey Shane Barlow, 23, was arrested Jan. 15 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

DECEMBER

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS Editor’s Note: Polk County Health Department conducts a bi-annual, unannounced inspection of licensed restaurants. The establishments receive an overall grade on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish washing and sanitizing and equipment and facility cleanliness. The restaurants are scored on a 100-point scale. They receive a 5-point deduction for priority violation and a 3-point deduction for priority foundation violations. Deductions are doubled if recorded on consecutive inspections.

Restaurants are compliant if they receive a score of 70 or higher. They must be reinspected within 30 days if they receive a score below 70 or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance that indicate passing or failing their most recent inspection.

provided at the handwashing sink, specifically paper towel dispenser is not working; Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically container of raw eggs and plastic tub of raw liquid egg are sitting on middle and top shelf of white reach in fridge. raw egg is above containers of milk, vegetables, and pumpkin.

Spoon N Folks

184 SE Washington St., Dallas Inspection Date: Dec. 21 Score: 100

Sing Fay

198 W Main St. Monmouth Inspection Date: Dec. 19 Score: 90 - Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically cut vegetables are sitting out at room temperature by prep unit; refrigerated, ready-toeat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time Ray of Sunshine period or is not properly dateHomecooking marked, specifically in glass and Baking bar fridge, container of half 955 Main St. Dallas and half is not date marked, Inspection Date: Dec. 26 Score: 92 - Hand towels or commercial expiration date a hand drying device is not is Nov. 25. container of milk

and whipped cream are not date marked.

are not sure when it was opened.

Cherry City Wings

Eddy’s Phillys #1

1233 Riverbend Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 15 Score: 100

Cindy Lou’s

272 Pacific Ave S., Monmouth Inspection Date: Dec. 15 Score: 100

Love Love Teriyaki & Sushi

433 Main St., Dallas Inspection Date: Dec. 14 Score: 97 - The use of time as a public health control is not properly monitored, food is not properly marked or written procedures have not been developed, specifically sushi rice sitting on counter in kitchen is at 72F with no time stamp.

Xicha Brewing Co.

576 Patterson St. NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 12 Score: 97 - Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically half and half in bar reach in unit is not date marked. Operator states they

1233 Riverbend Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 8 Score: 100

Remi’s Taqueria

1400 Monmouth St., Independence Inspection Date: Dec. 8 Score: 97 - A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically handwashing sink is not working - unable to wash hands.

Tin Roof Bistro by Street Sweets

1233 Riverbend Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 8 Score: 100

Chipotle Mexican Grill

1060 Wallace Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 8 Score: 100

Carnitas Delicias Michoacan

955 Main St. Dallas Inspection Date: Dec. 7

Score: 97 - A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically handwashing sink is filled with cleaning supplies - sanitizer bucket, gloves. Area in front of sink is blocked with foldup table.

Courthouse Club Fitness Coffeebar

300 Glen Creek Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 7 Score: 100

Quesadilla Wizard

1233 Riverbend Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 6 Score: 97 - Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically plastic container of pulled pork and house made aolie sauce in reach-in fridge are not datemarked made four days prior.

Gyropoulos

1233 Riverbend Road NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Dec. 6 Score: 100

Elks Lodge,

289 S Main St., Independence

Inspection Date: Dec. 1 Score: 87 - Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink, specifically downstairs handwashing sink has no paper towels in dispenser; raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically raw bacon and raw sausage are sitting in a container on top shelf with bags of cooked bacon. Container is above ready to eat sauces and raw eggs; potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically container of butter is sitting out at room temperature in downstairs kitchen. Butter is 65F. Operator states butter has been out for about three hours.

Chase Bar & Grill

1083 Monmouth St., Independence Inspection Date: Dec. 1 Score: 95 - Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically container of butter is sitting out at room temperature (65f). operator states butter has been out since 9am (5.5 hours).

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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 24, 2024

A bird tries to get a drink at a frozen fountain.

A county back road is completely frozen over.

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Even the deer had ice accumulation.

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The sun sets on a frozen town.

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Children play in an impromptu backyard skating rink.

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RESULTS

Jan. 14-20 CLASS 5A CENTRAL HIGH • Friday: Boys BB 51, Crescent Valley 41 • Friday: Crescent Valley 61, Girls BB 37 • Saturday: Boys BB 66, McKay 38 • Saturday: Girls BB 86, McKay 68

DALLAS HIGH • Saturday: Boys BB 46, Woodburn 58 • Saturday: Girls BB 42, Woodburn 45

CLASS 1A FALLS CITY/KINGS VALLEY CHARTER • Friday: Perrydale 62, Boys BB 32 • Friday: Perrydale 44, Girls BB 36

PERRYDALE • Thursday: Livingstone Adv. Aca. 39, Boys BB 83 • Friday: Boys BB 62, Falls City 32 • Friday: Girls BB 44, Falls City 36

PHOTO BY BRENDA HESS

The Dallas High School girls’ wrestling team celebrates after winning the Lady Dragon dual meet Jan. 19. More photos on B8

Dallas wins Lady Dragon dual meet Dragons take second at invitational

Itemizer-Observer Staff Report

The girls of Dallas High School wrestling program took advantage of a reduced field of competition at their Lady Dragon Invitational. The

Dallas team placed first on Friday in the dual tournament against 7 other teams, that included Grants Pass, North Salem, South Albany, St. Helens, Tillamook and West Albany. And Saturday, the Dragons took second overall with two champions.

On Saturday, the winter storm that hit the state caused a string of cancellations from schools expected

to participate. Dallas head coach Austin Markee said 30 teams participated in the third annual event. However, about 12-15 teams dropped out due to weather and not being able to practice. Hoping to push the record number of athletes to 600 this year, Markee said they settled instead on about 305.

Regardless, the Dragons were one of the favorites at

the Lady Dragon Invitation, our girls placed second as a team with two wrestlers winning the tournament. Ah Pymm McDaniel won the 105 pound bracket and Polly Olliff won the 110 pound bracket.

“We had our whole wrestling community come together to help make this happen,” Markee said. “It was the 3rd annual Lady Dragon Wrestling Tournament and it

is something that we are very proud of.”

The top finishers for Dallas were: • Polly Olliff - 1st • Ah Pymm McDaniel - 1st • Ivy McIntosh - 2nd • Marissa McGinnis - 4th • Katie Smith - 4th • Ella Byington - 5th

Panther Kids overcome weather, opponents in season finale

PHOTO BY ROBERT RODIGUEZ SR.

PHOTO BY TRISTIN THOMA

Cohen Fugate has his opponent in a craddle.

Twenty Panther Kids competed in Lebanon on Jan. 13.

It was the last team tournament of the season.

“All that icy weather and canceled practices, really left our Panther Kids hungry for competition!” said

coach Evan Natvig. “Despite not formally practicing for 10 days, I saw a number of matches we won late in the third round or overtime, that ultimately came down to who wanted it more. Finding the will to win in fatigue is a

Robert Rodriguez gets ready for a shot.

challenge even for seasoned wrestlers.”

The Kids’ state championship in Salem this Saturday marks the end of Panther Kid’s season.

“We have quite a few kids that could place at State this

weekend,” said head coach Vidal Pena. “A couple of those kids are first-year wrestlers and that just shows how much this program has gotten better. Having nine coaches for our largest group ever of 56 wrestlers, makes me

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After a hard battle, Zachary Natvig is victorious.

excited for what is happening in our community for the wrestling future.”

In Lebanon, coming in first place were Wyatt Lougrahn and Issac Vidal. Second place finishes went to Paisley Lougrahn, Arik Trujillo,

Logan Tamayo and Eli Vidal.

Rounding up the top three were Rowen Cook, Noah Vidal, Coleman Brantner, Brody Bauer, Houston Melendez and Zachary Natvig.

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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 24, 2024

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FLASHBACK

OF THE

PAST 50 years ago

other jobs. Taking the places of Officer Russel Church and Christopher Keuscher are officers Bill Lewis and Wilbur Sims.

Jan. 23, 1974 Veterinarian opens clinic

A new veterinary clinic for the Dallas area officially opened for business this past week. Polk County Veterinary Clinic, located on Salem – Dallas Highway, is operated

by Dr. Robert Anderson.

Polk storm damages over $500,000 mark

Damage to Polk County roads, bridges and adjoining stream banks was estimated to be $575,000 by road department officials according to a report prepared by Polk Emergency Services officer Jim Panter. Panter explained this loss does not include damages related to the freezethaw and flood destruction caused to private homes, farm pastures, livestock or growing crops.

Two new policemen for Dallas

Two new officers joined the Dallas Police Department this month, replacing two officer that had gone on to

40 years ago Jan. 25, 1984

Valsetz to merge with Falls City

The Falls City School District will receive a big boost in its continued drive for excellence when it is merged with the soon-tobe-defunct Valsetz School District. Following a brief hearing Monday night, the Polk Educational Service District’s boundary board voted unanimously to merge th two districts, effective May 31.

Chamber honors Bevens for service

Before a soldout Civic Center group of well-wishers, Eldon Bevens accepted the annual First Citizen’s award in much the same way he has accepted his nearly 59 years of living in Dallas – joyfully.

Owner of the oldest business in the community, Muir &

FILE PHOTO

This week’s flashback is from Jan. 23, 1974: Media Coordinator Peyton Lieuallen of the Polk County Intermediate Education District in Dallas demonstrates to Morrison School second graders one process in book binding. Looking on at right is their librarian Donna Tresidder who wanted the children to see how written ideas become books. The children were from the classes of Mildred Johnson and Anne Radmore.

McDonald Tanner, Bevens is president of the Dallas City Council on which he has served for 20 years.

Dragon girls capture first league victory

Thanks to strong play by the front line, the Dallas girls’ basketball team won

Community

Adin De’Rosier and Megan Marchwicz, both of West Salem, have been named to the 2023-24 Fall Term Dean’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology.

The following students have been named to OIT’s 2023-24 Fall Term President’s list: West Salem: Kendall Allbritton, Lauren Boseke, Scott Cooke, Ian Hunt, Sydnee Jones, Aidan Long, Liz Maina, Parker Pratt and Karly White Dallas: Luke Borja, Alexis Luna, Jordan Myers, Toby Ruston and Krista Watson Monmouth: Kylie Burk, Sydney Castang, Ryan Jones, Kennedy Kantola and Laura Montgomery

Marissa Stahle makes Utah Tech University President’s List

Marissa Stahle, of Dallas, was among the 1,233 Utah Tech University students honored on the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.

To qualify, students had to achieve a semester GPA of 3.9 and higher as well as complete at least 15 credits.

sophomore, scored 9 points to lead Dallas. Becky Patrick, Kim Duhrkopf and Terri Hagen all scored six points for Dallas.

Jan. 24 - Jan. 31 Answer key.

Puzzles can be found on page B5

Achievement

Local students make OIT dean’s, president’s List

its first league game of the season Jan. 16. The Dragons knocked off Silverton 33-22 at Dallas High School.

Robynn Buchholz, a 6-foot-1

Jonah Steed wins Lions Peace Poster contest Danny Jaffer, Central Lions Club president, honors Jonah Steed and his winning poster in the Peace Poster Contest. The Central Lions Club, with the cooperation of Talmadge Middle School art teachers Michele Haney and Lisa Sanchez, joins Lions Clubs throughout the world in sponsoring an annual Peace Poster Contest. Steed, from Talmadge Middle School won the club contest, then went on to win the Lions’ District 36-R contest, qualifying him to compete at the state level. Addressing the “Dare To Dream” theme, Jonah depicted a crowd. He wrote, “The majority of the crowd (tops of their dark heads along

the bottom) have wide, glazed over eyes, observing the world as a negative place and with no hope of improvement, while one figure, the central figure, with eyes calmly

closed, dreams of what the world can be and how we all can, and will, improve, how we all work to choose love and peace when given the option.”

Dallas Food Bank honored to be a Red Envelope Recipient

Meagan Mendazona makes UT Tyler President’s Honor Roll

Meagan Mendazona, of Monmouth, was named to the University of Texas at Tyler fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in one semester, 12 or more semester hours of undergraduate college-level credit with an “A” in all courses.

To be considered for this recognition, a student must qualify as a matriculated student pursuing a first bachelor’s degree. This recognition is made in fall and spring semesters.

Mendazona is enrolled in UT’s College of Education & Psychology.

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Yolanda Zuger, principal broker for Keller Williams Cornerstone, presents Eddie Nelson from the Dallas Food Bank with a Red Envelope during the 5th Annual Red Envelope Week of Giving in December 2023. Each team member chooses a local nonprofit organization whose mission is close to their hearts. In

2023, the Dallas Food Bank spent more than $30,000 on food purchases to provide balanced food opportunities to 1,603 unique families comprising 5,096 individuals.

The majority of funds spent annually are used to purchase milk, eggs, tuna, peanut butter and other protein-enriched food.

With the increase in the cost of food and the number of families visiting the food bank, the food bank is expecting a continued increase in the cost of serving the families. The donation from Keller Williams Cornerstone will go directly to food purchases.

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PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB11160 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: RALPH GOULD, Deceased.

Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Krista Collins as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ralph Gould, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published January 17, 2024.

Krista Collins, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield.com (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No. 24PB00199 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of GERALD JOSEPH JOHNSON, SR., Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARY K. JOHNSON and MARGARET MARY RAY have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the abovecaptioned Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives at the addresses shown below within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice. All persons whose rights may be affected by the probate proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the CoPersonal Representatives or the attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives.

DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 24 day of January, 2024. /s/ Ryan E. Gibb, OSB #972693 ATTORNEY Ryan E. Gibb, OSB #972693 DOUGLAS, CONROYD, GIBB & PACHECO, P.C. 528 Cottage Street NE, Suite 400 POBox469 Salem, OR 97308-0469 Telephone: (503) 364-7000 Facsimile: (503) 585-0699 Email: Ryan@dcm-law.com CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES MARY K. JOHNSON 23745 3rd Street NE Aurora, OR 97002 (503) 930-7440 MARGARET MARY RAY 11332 Sunset Sky Lane SE Turner, OR 97392 (503) 999-5357 (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Brendan McMullen, as grantor, to Amerititle, as trustee, in favor of Joven M Garcia and Glenn C Weber Trustees of the Joven M Garcia and Glenn C Weber Living Trust Dated January 8, 2014, 50.000% Undivided Interest, Donald A Weber 15.278% Undivided Interest, Deborah J Weber 17.361% Undivided Interest, Gloria C Brasuel 17.361% Undivided Interest, as beneficiary, dated October 25, 2022, and recorded on October 27, 2022, as Recording No. 2022-011680, in the mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon.

The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: Parcel 1: Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION, in the City of Salem, County of Polk and State of Oregon.

Parcel 2: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Volume 6, page 34, Polk County Book of Town Plats, a 5/8 inch iron rod with aluminum cap bears North 01°04’39” East 10.00 feet; thence North 01°04’39” East 247.33 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe with aluminum cap in the Northerly boundary line of that tract of land conveyed to Elmer E. and Norma M. Smith by deeds recorded in Volume 144, page 716 and Volume 113, page 504, Polk County Deed Records; thence South 89°41’05” West 115 feet, more or less; thence South 01°04’39” West 247 feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of said Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION; thence North 89°31’18” East 115.89 feet, more or less, along the Northerly line of said Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISON, to the point of beginning.

There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale

in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $799,430.00 as of October 20, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale.

By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $799,430.00 as of October 20, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns.

WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 26, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Northwest Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.

In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. [Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b).]

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. DATED: October 20, 2023. /s/ Eleanor A. DuBay Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755 Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971544-7236 (Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by James R. Blair, as grantor, to Arnold Gallagher P.C., an Oregon professional corporation, as trustee, in favor of John Fiedler, his successors and/or assigns, as beneficiary, dated October 5, 2021, and recorded on October 18, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-016395 of the Polk County Deeds & Records, Oregon, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: See attached Exhibit A Both the Beneficiary and the Successor Trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and a Notice of Default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is Grantors’ failure to pay when due the following sums: Grantor’s failure to pay interestonly payments of $2,092.50 per month for the months of July, August and September 2023, and continuing each month thereafter, plus Grantor’s failure to pay real property taxes due in the amount of $1,361.17.

By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following,

to-wit: the principal balance of $240,000.00; together with accrued interest through September 20, 2023 in the amount of $6,553.66 (interest continues to accrue at the default rate of 12.375% per annum ($82.50 per diem) from September 21, 2023 until paid), and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee will, on March 19, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, Polk County Courthouse front entrance, 850 S. Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by them of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantors or their successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by rendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with Trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

THE DEBT DESCRIBED IN THIS TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE VALID UNLESS WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE THE PERSON(S) OBLIGATED OR ALLEGEDLY OBLIGATED TO PAY THE DEBT DISPUTES IN WRITING THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT OR SOME PORTION OF IT. If the Trustee is notified in writing within the 30 day period that the debt or some portion of it is disputed, the Trustee will obtain verification of the debt.

Then, a copy of the verification will be mailed by the Trustee to the person(s) notifying him of the dispute.

Upon written request within the 30 day period, the Trustee will provide the name and address of the original creditor if different than the current creditor named above.

Written requests to the Trustee should be delivered to: Bradley S. Copeland, Arnold Gallagher PC, PO Box 1758, Eugene, OR 97440-1758.

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: November 13, 2023 ARNOLD GALLAGHER P.C., Trustee By: Bradley S. Copeland Its: President (Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) TS No. OR08000208-22-2 APN 222039 TO No 230081280-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ERIK C JACOBS as Grantor to U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee, in favor of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND as Beneficiary dated as of January 18, 2008 and recorded on January 24, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-000921 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 222039 BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE ON THE SOUTH BANK OF LACREOLE RIVER, SAID PIPE BEING SOUTH 19°, EAST 2.72 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE AND NORTH 89° 09’ EAST 16.50 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE AND SOUTH 88° 56’ EAST 4.20 CHAINS FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN POLK COUNTY, OREGON;

RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 88° 56’ EAST 9.00 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 26° 56’ CHAINS TO AN ANCHOR POST ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 79° 48’ WEST ALONG THE FENCE ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID HIGHWAY 10.40 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 02° 55’ EAST 24.41 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING..Commonly known as: 6670 RICKREALL RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2022 to 01/01/2024 at $19,862.45 Late Charge(s): 125.00 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $98,635.79 together with interest thereon at the rate of 8.75000% per annum from September 1, 2022 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on May 21, 2024 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established

by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Street Plaza, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of Polk, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale.

Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 1/4/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 99183, Pub Dates: 1/24/2024, 1/31/2024, 2/7/2024, 2/14/2024, ITEMIZER-OBSERVER (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 2, 14, 2024) CITY OF INDEPENDENCE – SUNSET PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CITY PN 2022-13) BIDS DUE 2:00 PM, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 INVITIATION TO BID Electronic bids through Quest CDN will be received by the City of Independence, Shannon Williams, PE, Agent, Keller Associates, Inc., swilliams@ kellerassocites.com, no later than 2:00 pm local time on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Only electronic bids through QuestCDN will be accepted. Bids submitted after the specified date and time shall not be considered. Bid opening will be via MS Teams.

Contact Shannon Williams, PE, swilliams@kellerassociates.com for the MS Teams link.

The Project generally consists of minor site grading, construction of concrete sidewalks, transport of Owner-provided site furnishings from Owner’s yard to the site, installation of site furnishings provided by the Owner, installation of new conduit and pull rope for future lighting, design-build installation of an irrigation system, minor stormwater improvements, and procuring plant materials, oversight of plant installation

by Owner-provided volunteers, maintenance, and warranties of plant materials using Contractor-forces, and all labor, Equipment, Materials, and incidentals necessary to

complete the Work as specified.

The project also includes three bid alternatives.

Bidding Documents will be available on January 24, 2024, for download from Quest CDN at https://www.questcdn. com/, Project #8915572. To be considered a Planholder for bids, a contractor must register with QuestCDN and purchase the contract documents in digital form at a cost of $22.00.

Online bidding costs a total of $42.00. Registering as a Planholder is recommended for all prime contractors and subcontractors as Planholders so they will receive automatic notice of addenda and other contract document updates via QuestCDN. A printed set may be purchased upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $150.00 by contacting Shannon Williams, PE, swilliams@kellerassociates. com.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for prospective bidders will be held at 9:00 am local time on Thursday February 1, 2024, at the intersection of S. 8th Street and Chestnut Street next to the pump station.

This contract is for a public works project subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 (state prevailing wages) as applicable.

December 13, 2023 City of Independence, Owner Gerald Fisher, PE, Public Works Director Publication Dates: Polk Itemizer-Observer: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Daily Journal of Commerce: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 & Friday, January 26, 2024 (Jan 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB10365 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: OPAL DARLENE SEARS, Deceased.

Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Richard Alan Sears as Personal Representative of the Estate of Opal Darlene Sears, deceased.

All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published January 24, 2024.

Richard Alan Sears, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield.com (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) is considering a request for Federal assistance from The City of Independence, OR to construct a Wastewater Treatment Improvements in Independence, OR. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), EDA is conducting an assessment of the potential of the proposed project to affect the environment and/or historic properties. Notice is hereby given that the project is proposed to be located in, or may affect, a floodplain and/or wetland as defined by Executive Order (EO) 11988 and/or EO 11990 The project will renovate the existing facility by removing Lagoon Biosolids, upgrading the disinfection system, and constructing a new headworks.

This work will improve the system capacity, efficiency, and resilience without expanding the physical footprint of the facility. The project will be located at 44.85492498698689, -123.1946413248373 at the current facility location on Williams St, Independence, OR. Project information is available for review at Independence City Hall, 555 S Main St, 503-8381212.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Case No. 23PB11312 Estate of LOYDEE SUNDIN STONEBRINK DOD: November 23, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Glen E. Stonebrink has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Loydee Sundin Stonebrink, deceased, Polk County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB11312. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from the first date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative, Glen E. Stonebrink, c/o Kevin L. Mannix, P.C., 2009 State Street, Salem, OR 97301.

Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the above-titled Court or from the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative’s attorney, Joseph O. Huddleston, of Kevin L. Mannix, P.C., 2009 State Street, Salem, OR 97301.

DATED and first published: Jan. 24, 2024 /s/ Joseph O. Huddleston Attorney for the Personal Representative Published: Jan. 24, 2024; Jan. 31, 2024, Feb. 7, 2024 (Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) NOTICE OF UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS CHANGES TO INDEPENDENCE DEVELOPMENT CODE On Monday, February 5, 2023 (7:00 pm), the Independence Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the following items: Revisions to the Independence Development Code (IDC) to Address Oregon HB 3395 (2023) - The State of Oregon recently passed HB 3395, which requires a variety of code changes for communities throughout the state. These changes include: the requirement to allow groundfloor housing units, affordable to those households making 60% of area median income, in areas that allow groundfloor commercial development; and the requirement to allow Single-Room Occupancies. The proposed code changes would address these items.

Expansion of the Existing Variance in IDC 70.021 The minimum lot size for a detached single-family home is 5,000 square feet in most Independence residential zones.

However, one neighborhood – Hill’s Addition – is allowed a variance to permit lots as small as 4,500 square feet. The proposed code change would expand the existing variance to other neighborhoods, so long as certain criteria are met.

Details about the code changes are available at https://www. ci.independence.or.us/plancode-changes/.

If the Planning Commission votes to forward the changes to the City Council following the Public Hearings, the Independence City Council will consider the Planning Commission recommendations during public hearings on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. The City Council hearings will start shortly after 6:30 pm.

Public Hearing Locations: The Public Hearings will occur at the Independence Civic Center at 555 S. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations, should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to Karin Johnson, City Recorder, 503838-1212 / TTY: 800-735-2900.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Information Available: Information about the proposed code changes is available online. Paper copies of the materials are available for inspection at no cost at the Independence Civic Center. Staff reports for the proposals will be available at least seven days prior to the hearings. Physical copies of the documents may be obtained from the City for a minimal cost.

S u b m i t t a l o f Te s t i m o n y : Anyone wishing to present written testimony may submit the testimony up to and at the public hearings. Oral testimony may be provided at the hearings.

Regional Environmental Officer Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration rdefato@eda.gov (206) 450-8251

Appeal Process: Individuals that would like to reserve their right to appeal a proposal should comment or submit a letter, along with any concerns, by the close of the public hearings.

Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision-maker the opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes the ability to raise the issue at a subsequent time on appeal (before the Independence City Council or the Land Use Board of Appeals).

Comments received in the EDA Regional Office by 5:00 pm pacific time on February 24, 2024 will be considered. A copy of the NEPA/NHPA decisional document will be available upon request at the above EDA Regional Office.

Staff Contact: If you have questions, please contact Fred Evander, Community Planner, at the Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351, (503) 837-1168, or fevander@ ci.independence.or.us.

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If you have any information regarding potential impacts to historic properties or environmental resources including wetlands or floodplains associated with this proposed project, please provide it in writing to:

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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 24, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB10478 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSON In the Matter of the Estate of: TERRY ALFRED WEILER, Deceased.

Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed JoAnn Weiler as Personal Representative of the Estate of Terry Alfred Weiler, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published January 10, 2024 JoAnn Weiler, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield. com (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB11167 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of, JUDY KAY FOHL, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Daniel Fohl has been appointed personal representative of the above-referenced estate.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Dated and published this January 10, 2024 Erin Kugler, OSB No. 116105 Attorney for Personal Representative ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Erin Kugler, OSB No. 116105 Sohler Law 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Tel.: (503) 662-7880 Email: erin@sohlerlaw.com PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Daniel Fohl 271 SE Academy Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 Tel. (503) 314-5064 (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Brendan McMullen, as grantor, to WFG National Title Insurance Company, as trustee, in favor of Lyliss Lashley 32.217% Undivided Interest, Dan and Laura Lashley 27.835% Undivided Interest, BTL Enterprises LLC 29.639% Undivided Interest, Laurie Lorenzen 10.309% Undivided Interest, as beneficiary, dated October 19, 2022, and recorded on October 21, 2022, as Recording No. 2022-011503, in the mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon.

The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: Beginning at an iron pipe which is 2046.00 feet East, 971.50 feet North and 701.99 feet South 82°22’ East from the Southwest corner of the E. O. Hosford Donation Land Claim in Township 7 South, Range 3 West of the Willamette Meridian in Polk County, State of Oregon; thence South 82°22’ East 257.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 43°49’ West 210.04 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 34°16’ West 30.00 feet to the centerline of a 60 foot road; thence along the arc of a 1648.90 foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 5°08’ (the long chord bears North 58°18’ West 147.68 feet); thence North 29°08’ East 30.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 9°54’ East 108.30 feet to an iron pipe at the place of beginning.

There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of

such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $32,989.33 as of October 9, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale.

The obligation secured by the Trust Deed matures on November 1, 2023 at which time the payoff sum set forth below becomes due and payable in full.

By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $429,913.33 as of October 9, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns.

WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 12, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established

by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Northwest Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.

In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

T he NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. [Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2) (b).]

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. DATED: October 10, 2023. /s/ Eleanor A. DuBay Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755 Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971-544-7236 (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB10479 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: PAMELA KAY CHILSON, Deceased.

Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Danielle Schafer as Personal Representative of the Estate of Pamela Kay Chilson, deceased.

All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 108310-OR Loan No.: ******9433 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by TODD KELLOGG AND MICHELLE KELLOGG, as Grantor, to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR HYPERION CAPITAL GROUP, LLC, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 1/12/2006, recorded 1/13/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-000766, in the Official Records of Polk County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Polk County, Oregon: LOT 125, EAGLE VIEW NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, POLK COUNTY, OREGON APN: 567396 / 07329-BB-05000 Commonly known as: 403 GOLDEN EAGLE NW SALEM, OR 97304 The current beneficiary is: MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums:

Delinquent Payments: Dates: 2/1/2020 – 12/1/2023 Late Charges: Beneficiary Advances: Total Required to Reinstate: TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF:

Total: $68,046.54 $219.85 $4,104.97 $72,371.36 $254,696.19

By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by the Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, including: the principal sum of $194,352.22 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.375 % per annum, from 1/1/2020 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 111 SW Columbia Street #950, Portland, OR 97201, will on 5/21/2024, at the hour of 9:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, AT THE MAIN STREET PLAZA, POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 850 MAIN STREET, DALLAS, OR 97338, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/28/2023 CLEAR RECON CORP 1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-931-0036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2024) 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published January 10, 2024 Danielle Schafer, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield. com (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK In Probate Case No. 23PB11042 In the Matter of the Estate of AMY LYNN DUESTERHOEFT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS By order of the Circuit Court of Oregon for Polk County, Timothy J. Brian, has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of AMYL YNN DUESTERHOEFT, deceased.

All persons having claims against said estate hereby are required to present them with proper vouchers, within four months from the date of hereof to them, c/o John Hasbrook, Attorney at Law, PO Box 368, Momnouth, Oregon 97361, with a copy to iohnhasbrook@msn.com, or said claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding hereby are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative Dated and first published this 10th day of January, 2024 Timothy J. Brian Personal Representative of Estate

by JOHN HASBROOK, OSB #914912 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 368, Monmouth, Oregon 97361 Telephone (503) 838-0251 Email: johnhasbrook@msn.com (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 23PB10636.

In the Matter of the Estate of Patty Ann Rock, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Patty Ann Rock died October 16, 2023, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative.

All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.

(Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024) John C. Comer Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247 Date of first publication: January 10, 2024 Second and third publication: 1-17-24 ; 1-24-24 (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK In Probate Case No. 23PB08446 In the Matter of the Estate of JOEL ALLAN HOOVER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS By order of the Circuit Court of Oregon for Polk County, Lois Grippin, has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOEL ALLAN HOOVER, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate hereby are required to present them with proper vouchers, within four months from the date of hereof to them, c/o John Hasbrook, Attorney at Law, PO Box 368, Momnouth, Oregon 97361, with a copy to johnhasbrook@msn.com, or said claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding hereby are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative Dated and first published this 10th day of January, 2024 Lois Grippin Personal Representative

of Estate

by JOHN HASBROOK, OSB #914912 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 368, Momnouth, Oregon 97361 Telephone (503) 838-0251 Email: johnhasbrook@msn.com (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 23PB1029 In the Matter of the Estate of Douglas John Hirte, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Douglas John Hirte died March 14, 2020, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative.

All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.

John C. Hirte Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247 Date of first publication: January, 17, 2024 Second and third publication:

1/24/24; 1/31/24 (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FORTHECOUNTYOFPOLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE No. 24PB00060 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Dewey Cox, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mikal Ashley MeleLudtke has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative c/o Attorney Aaron T. Smith, 2460 NE Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Aaron T. Smith.

Dated and first published onJanuary 17, 2024 Mikal Ashley Mele-Ludtke Personal Representative c/o Aaron T. Smith, OSB #161574 Attorney for the Personal Representative 2460 NE Division Gresham, OR 97030 Telephone (503) 667-5300 Fax (503) 665-2845 E m a i l : a a r o n @ pattersonsmithpc.com Published 1/17/24, 1/24/24, 1/31/24 (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024)

PUZZLE PAGE MOMENTS IN TIME • On Feb. 5, 1922, DeWitt and Lila Wallace self-published and marketed the first Reader’s Digest magazine, designed to provide abridged articles on a wide variety of subjects for easy reading. It eventually gained a circulation of more than 10 million copies in the U.S. and is still believed to be the best-selling consumer magazine in the country.

• On Feb. 6, 1911, Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Reagan spent 30 years as an entertainer in radio, film and television before winning the California governor’s seat in 1966. Elected as America’s 40th president in 1980, he survived an assassination attempt and became the most popular president since Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• On Feb. 7, 1301, King Edward I of England gave his son Edward (later King Edward II) the title of Prince of Wales. Edward I had conquered Wales and ordered the execution of David III, the last native Prince of Wales, in 1283. To this day the title “Prince of Wales” is reserved exclusively for the heir apparent to the British throne.

• On Feb. 8, 1983, a 5-year-old thoroughbred stallion named Shergar was stolen from a stud farm owned by the Aga Khan in County Kildare, Ireland.

Worth a stunning $13.5 million and commanding stud fees of approximately $100,000, the animal was never seen again. No ransom was paid and the case was never solved.

• On Feb. 9, 2008, Turkey’s parliament approved two constitutional amendments easing the ban on women wearing Islamic headscarves in universities.

While the government claimed the ban would result in many girls being denied an education, the secular establishment saw it as a step in allowing a more prominent Islamic influence on the state.

• On Feb. 10, 1942, Glenn Miller became the first artist to win a gold record award, for his single “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” The tune was featured in the 1941 movie “Sun Valley Serenade” and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1996.

• On Feb. 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from a South African prison after serving 27 years of a life sentence on charges of attempting to overthrow the apartheid government. Four years later, he was elected president in the country’s first all-race elections.

TRIVIA TEST

By FIFI RODRIGUEZ

QUESTIONS

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the last name of Ken, who was Barbie’s boyfriend??

2. TELEVISION: In the sitcom “The Office,” the company is in which U.S. city?

3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is The Matterhorn located?

4. MUSIC: Which 1990s group was the singer Beyonce a part of?

5. U.S. STATES: In which state is Monument Valley located?

6. LITERATURE: In which children’s book do the characters Tweedledee and Tweedledum appear?

7. MATH: In Roman numerals, what is XLVIII divided by XII? 8. MEDICAL: What is a common name for polythelia?

9. CHEMISTRY: How many elements are listed on the Periodic Table?

10. MOVIES: What is the year of the Olympics in the movie “Chariots of Fire”?

ANSWERS 1. His full name is Kenneth Sean Carson.

2. Scranton, Pennsylvania.

3. Switzerland.

4. Destiny’s Child.

5. Arizona.

6. “Through the Looking-Glass.”

7. IV (Four).

8. Having an extra nipple, which affects about 1%-5% of the population.

9. 118.

10. 1924.

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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 24, 2024

Sport

Olliff, McDaniel win Lady Dragon titles

SCHEDULE

CLASS 5A Jan. 24-30 CENTRAL HIGH Wednesday • Wrestling at Silverton, 6 p.m.

Thursday • Woodburn at Girls BB 5:30 p.m.

• Woodburn at Boys BB, 7 p.m.

Saturday • Wrestling at Tod Surmon Classic • South Albany HS, 9 a.m.

Tuesday • Wrestling at Dallas, 5 p.m.

• Girls BB at Lebanon, 7 p.m.

• Lebanon at Boys BB, 7 p.m.

Wednesday (Jan. 31) • Corvallis at Wrestling, 6 p.m.

DALLAS HIGH Wednesday • Lebanon at Girls BB, 5:30 p.m.

• Lebanon at Boys BB, 7 p.m.

Thursday • Silverton at Girls BB, 5:30 p.m.

• Silverton at Boys BB, 7 p.m.

Thursday through Friday • Wrestling at Resers Tournament of Champions • Liberty High School, Hillsboro

Monday • Girls Wrestling at Novice Meet • South Albany HS, 4 p.m.

Tuesday • Central at Wrestling, 5 p.m.

• Boys BB at West Albany, 5:30 p.m.

• Girls BB at West Albany, 7 p.m.

Class 1A FALLS CITY Thursday • Girls BB at C.S. Lewis, 5:30 p.m.

• Boys BB at C.S. Lewis, 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Willamette Valley (JV) at Girls BB, 5:30 p.m.

• Willamette Valley at Boys BB, 7 p.m.

PERRYDALE Wednesday • Willamette Valley at Boys BB, 7 p.m.

Friday • Girls BB at St. Paul, 5:30 p.m.

• Boys BB at St. Paul, 7 p.m.

PHOTO BY BRENDA HESS

PHOTO BY BRENDA HESS

Ah Pymm McDaniel has her arm raised in victory after winning Polly Olliff looks for an opening in her finals match Jan. 20, which she won in the 110 pound category. her 105-pound finals match.

Weather plays havoc with Panthers sport schedules, practice routines

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Coach Tyler Allen wasn’t sure how his team would react following a week of inactivity due to last week’s cold weather.

Even worse from Allen’s viewpoint, the unplanned break came after his Panthers varsity boys basketball team (5-2, 7-6 overall) edged Corvallis in a double overtime thriller. It was the type of win the team could use going forward.

“We had good momentum after Corvallis, and I would have loved to build off it,” Allen said during the break.

“It’s great the team has a chance to let their bodies heal, but you also fear they haven’t been active, and future injuries can be a result of that.”

While the players’ bodies may have rested, their minds were hard at work.

“Technology made some basketball possible, especially since film of opposing teams are readily available online to players and coaches,” Allen said. “I challenged my team to write the scouting reports for Crescent Valley and McKay. Feels like Zoom school all over again.”

The boys have won four of their last five games. They are third in the league, trailing only West Albany and Woodburn.

Still, it doesn’t take much of a change in routine to undue weeks of hard work, progress and discipline.

“Creating a winning culture is like a house of cards. Just takes one little deviation and it’s possible you have to start all over again,” Allen said.

As it turns out, the “house of cards” didn’t come tumbling down. The Panthers responded quite nicely once play resumed late last week, with road wins over Crescent Valley (51-41) and McKay (66-38) on Friday and Saturday. The win over the Royal Scots was the team’s most dominant performance of the season.

Against the Raiders, the Panthers got 13 points from Andrew Eames while Jack Holestine and Kai Bennett combined for 22 points.

Lukas Ikjear and Anthony Castro netted 11 points each for Crescent Valley.

Against the Scots, Eames continued his strong play

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

Senior Ashley Barba came up big, as in 41 points big, in leading the Central High School varsity girls basketball team past McKay on Saturday. Photo is from Friday’s game against Crescent Valley. with a team-high 17 points.

Holestine and Bennett added 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Desmond Mitchell led McKay with eight points.

McKay was the only game rescheduled because of weather. Nonetheless, it meant that the Panthers played three games in four days (the Panthers were at Dallas Monday). So repercussions from the layoff were still possible.

“It definitely will affect the team’s conditioning, first and foremost,” Allen said last week. “After the short break over Thanksgiving, the team showed a decline in stamina during conditioning drills.

And that was only after three days. We are now at a week.”

It was a mixed bag for Central’s varsity girls basketball team, as they went from cold to scorching in 24 hours.

The result was a split in backto-back court appearances.

The girls got humbled, 61-37, by Crescent Valley on Friday. Then bounced back against McKay, 86-67, Saturday behind a 41-point performance from Ashley Barba. The win snapped a 5-game slide.

The girls played Dallas on Monday. Like the boys, their third game in four days.

“I think some players would rather just play games

and have less practice, however it does take a toll when you are playing 100 percent and have three games in a week,” said Marc Burelson, the girls’ coach. “It makes the coaches focus on getting in a day to keep the team physically healthy and mentally healthy.”

The jammed schedule does have one advantage.

It prepares the team for the postseason.

“When we get to the playoffs, we will be in the same situation, with games scheduled so close to each other,” Burleson said. “This is not ideal if it happens every week, but one week here and there is good for the team, and helps us prepare for the playoffs.”

Aside from Barba’s huge night, Hadley Craig added 26 points and 10 rebounds against McKay. Central also got eight points from McKenzie Wells, and six boards each from Kyleah Medel, Barba and Wells.

Central took control early, scoring 27 points in the first period, another 22 points in the second period.

Wrestlers and swimmers also went without practice and competition during the cold.

The grapplers last meet was Jan. 10 against McKay. Their next meet is today

(Wednesday) at Silverton.

That’s a gap of two weeks between competitions.

“Our hands are tied with this kind of weather,” coach Arnold Garcia said of his Panthers. “Wrestling is not a sport where you can miss a lot of practice, so yes, this will hurt going forward.”

Compared to basketball, the conference season for swimmers and wrestlers is some three weeks shorter. The regular season for basketball ends Feb. 27.

Central’s conference season for wrestling ends Jan. 31, according to the OSAA website, with a home match against Corvallis.

That’s one reason why it’s imperative the grapplers took initiative during the break.

“We can only hope the kids try to get in some kind of workout on their own,” Garcia said last week.

As for swimming, the district meet is Friday-Saturday, Feb. 9-10, at the Osborn Aquatic Center in Corvallis.

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