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Monmouth man sentenced to prison in 20-yearold sex abuse case

Luis Miguel Meza, 54, has been sentenced to serve 12 ½ years in prison for sexually abusing an eightyear-old family member in 2005

Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso sentenced Meza, of Monmouth, after a jury unanimously found Meza guilty of two counts of first-degree sex abuse stemming from multiple incidents involving the victim, who sought out the assistance of law enforcement in 2024 Meza will not be eligible for any form of early release or sentence reduction for the entire length of his incarceration. He will also be required to serve a 45-month term of Post-Prison Supervision upon his release.

After the sentencing, Polk County District Attorney Aaron Felton said his office was an advocate for victims, regardless of when the crime took place.

“Whether a crime occurred this year or 20 years ago, our office and all of Polk County law enforcement is committed to seeking justice for the victim and holding the offender accountable,” Felton said in a press release.

The case was investigated by the Independence Police Department. It was prosecuted and tried by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Shannon Clausen.

Ghost Walk expands to biggest ever on Oct. 4

By MARILYN MORTON

Prepare for a little shiver and a little spookiness to visit Independence on Oct. 4 during the Independence Ghost Walk.

In 2002 the Ghost Walk began as a walking tour over 9 blocks of historic Independence from Main to 3rd Street. Walking through what is all an historic district, guests enjoyed spectral and old-time stories about the goings on, seen and unseen, in Independence.

As the Ghost Walk grew it matured into a “choose your own adventure” evening. About 20 sites host a story-teller on Ghost Walk night. Some tell stories on the street, others invite guests into the buildings and hear tales. Orbs – and many other curious things – often show up in photographs taken during the Ghost Walk.

Monmouth dog breeder charged with animal neglect, 41 dogs seized

STAFF REPORT

A Monmouth dog breeder has been charged with animal neglect and 41 of her dogs have been seized.

On Sept. 11, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office animal control deputy received a call regarding a stray puppy in poor health in the area of McCaleb Road, which is located just west of Monmouth Deputy Jodi Whiting was familiar with someone in the area that she’d had previous contacts with who owned dogs of the same breed as the puppy. She contacted the suspected owner, Jeanette Case, who lives at 12900 McCaleb Road. During the subsequent investigation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office noted unsuitable living conditions and a lack of care standards for the animals in Case’s possession.

On Sept. 23, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and 12 members of the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) returned to Case’s home, executing a search warrant to conduct a large-scale joint operation. Without incident, the team seized 41 large guardian mixed-breed dogs that were lacking in socialization and care. Several of the dogs were borderline feral.

While securing the scene, deputies located three one-day-old puppies discarded in random areas and were able to quickly get them removed from the unsafe conditions and taken from the scene for immediate care. It was later reported the puppies were doing well.

Sadly, OHS staff located a fourth puppy that was deceased.

Case was charged with animal neglect 2. According to the PCSO, further charges will likely be added after the case is reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office and all of the evidence, including veterinary examination records, can be collected as part of the investigation.

“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon Humane Society for assisting us with this operation. This would not have been possible without their help,” the PCSO said in a press release. “OHS took custody of all 41 dogs and are currently providing all medical care and evaluations for the surrendered animals. Their team of professional handlers and medical staff on scene, along with Deputy Whiting, showed great care and compassion for all of the involved canines.”

At this time, the surrendered dogs will complete their medical evaluations and treatment prior to being temporarily placed with care providers in accordance with OHS policy. After being released by the District Attorney’s Office, the rehoming of these animals will be handled by OHS.

If you would like to help with the care and medical costs of these animals, contact the OHS branch in Salem at (503) 285-7722 for instructions on how to make a contribution to their ongoing wellness journey.

$870,000 expenditure comes from Park CDCs

By DAVID HAYES I-O Editor

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Latta, using Park System Development Charge (SDC) funds that are exclusively set aside for such projects.

The 4 95 acre property at 645 SE Fir Villa Road is immediately adjacent to and south of John Barnard Park which is under construction. Latta said the land consists of two tax lots. The main lot contains a house that fronts on Fir Villa Road with a lot of property behind it. The other lot is just 15-20 feet wide by several hundred feet long on the northern edge of the property.

The house is roughly 2 200 square feet that also comes with two garden sheds and an 1 800 square foot machine shop.

The money of that future transaction would go back into the system development charge revenue for parks, which is the funding being used for this land purchase. As part of the purchase negotiations, Latta said the seller will be responsible for all closing costs, including all taxes and title fees.

Latta explained park park system development fees are collected through development and from developers.

“So when a building permit is issued for residential or commercial development, they pay a park SDC, or System Development Charge. It’s like an impact fee,” Latta said.

He added those fees can only be used for expansion or enhancement projects and cannot be used for maintenance or any other city service.

“So, if we have a broken swing set, I can’t replace that swingset with a new swingset with this funding,” he said. “But if a swingset didn’t exist in a park, I could add a swingset with this money.

So, we’re looking to buy property that we don’t currently own to our park system which is an eligible use of this SDC money.” Before a vote was taken, Council President Larry Briggs wanted a reminder from Latta how much he

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

PCSO COURTESY PHOTOS

Polk County Deputies and members of the Oregon Humane Society rescued four puppies Sept. 23 that were neglected at a Monmouth breeding farm.

A scared dog tries to crawl out a gate but cannot because it is tied up.

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 indicates passing or failing their most recent inspection.

Two Wolves Taproom 171 SW Court St., Dallas Inspection Date: Aug. 29

Score: 97 - Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically two operator coffee cups without straws are sitting on the bar.

Karma Coffee Bar and Bakery

1062 Main St., Dallas

Inspection Date: Aug. 29

Score: 100

Tony’s Place 127 Court St., Dallas Inspection Date: Aug. 29

Score: 100

Indy Commons 154 S Main St., Independence

Inspection Date: Aug. 28

Score: 100

Cam’s Woodfired Pizza

154 S Main St., Independence Inspection Date: Aug. 28

Score: 100

Streetzzas - Commissary

154 S Main St., Independence Inspection Date: Aug. 28

Score: 100

Dutch Bros Coffee 525 NW Wallace Road, West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 28

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 several containers of juice mixes, milk products, milk alternatives, and one can of whipped cream are not time marked. Temperatures range from 46-55F. The operator states all items were set out within the last two hours.

The Rabbit Cellar Lounge and Eatery

1320 Edgewater St. NW, West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 26

Score: 87

- 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 the handwashing sink in the kitchen has a stack of dirty wipe cloths in the basin. The handwashing sink in the bar has several dirty dishes in it.

- Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically small glass in the reach in is used to hold salad dressings is 48F (ranch, blue cheese dressing, balsamic dressing). Ice has built up on the cooling element.

- Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked, specifically a container of potato mix is date marked Aug. 16, 10 days prior.

Fort Hill Lounge LLC

8655 Fort Hill Road, Willamina

Inspection Date: Aug. 26

Score: 100

Westside Station

610 Edgewater St. NW, West Salem Inspection Date: Aug. 26

Score: 95 - Ice used as a medium for cooling food or equipment is used as a food, specifically plastic container of drink mix is submerged in ice used in drinks.

Forest Pass Brewing Company

735 SW Maple St., Dallas,

Inspection Date: Aug. 25

Score: 100

Forest Pass Brewing Company Mobile Unit

735 SW Maple St., Dallas

Inspection Date: Aug. 25

Score: 92

- Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically beverage bottles sitting on cutting boards. The bottle has no straw.

- Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically a container of pesto with fresh garlic and herbs and a container of butter mixed with flour are sitting out at room temperature (76F). operator states they have been out for a little over an hour.

Little Caesar’s Pizza - Monmouth

405 W Main St., Monmouth

Inspection Date: Aug. 15

Score: 100

Subway 113 Main St. E, Monmouth

Inspection Date: Aug. 15

Score: 100

Pink House Cafe

242 D St., Independence

Inspection Date: Aug. 15

Score: 100

Urban Grange Coffee And Bakery Company

1594 Edgewater St. #180 West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 12

Score: 100

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Inspection Date: Aug. 12

Score: 97 - Unauthorized personnel are on the premises or employees are not properly trained in food safety or food allergy awareness, specifically blankets and a pillow are on shelving - a young child is sleeping on a shelf. Some children’s toys are in a unit.

Sammies West 1495 Edgewater St. NW, West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 12

Score: 100

Alibi Inn Inc.

590 Taggart St NW Ste #130, West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 12

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 two spray bottles are blocking bar handwashing sink.

Nancy Jo’s Burgers & Fries 1499 Edgewater St. NW, West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 12

Score: 95 - Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically cooked mushrooms are hotholding at 121F. Operator states they were made less than two hours prior

Sweeny’s Pub 117 E Ellendale Ave., Dallas

Inspection Date: Aug. 11

Score: 100

Arena Sports Bar & Grill 174 Main St., Independence

Inspection Date: Aug. 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 both handwashing sinks contain dishes. The front handwashing sink has brushes and a lid, and the back handwashing sink is blocked by a cutting board.

Coffee Cabana 9750 Rickreall Road, Rickreall

Inspection Date: Aug. 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 blender is sitting in the handwashing sink.

Yangs Teriyaki 140 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth

Inspection Date: Aug. 7 Score: 100

Mcdonald’s 227 E Ellendale Ave., Dallas

Inspection Date: Aug. 7 Score: 95 - The chlorine sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate, specifically the dishwasher is dispensing 10-25ppm chlorine sanitizer.

Koyotes Tacos 159 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth Inspection Date: Aug. 7 Score: 100

Lonchera La Rosa 520 S Pacific Hwy, Rickreall

Inspection Date: Aug. 6 Score: 95 - Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically ground hamburger in warmer is at 112 F.

Taco Bell 200 W Ellendale Ave., Dallas Inspection Date: Aug. 5 Score: 100

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Tours shine light on Monmouth’s history, mysteries

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Local history comes alive in Monmouth on Friday, and some of it won’t be very pretty.

Yes, it’s time for the popular Monmouth’s Historic Walking Tours, now in its fifth year. Residents and visitors can experience the city’s past through ghost lore delivered by storytellers in period costumes, music performed by New Horizons Orchestra, and a one-card tarot reading at Historic Howell House, aka MaMere’s Guest House.

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Today, the Ghost Walk is hosted by the Heritage Museum. The event goes from 7-9 p.m. on Oct 4 Apparition Avenue, added in 2024, starts at 4 p.m. and features some of the story spots that were once on the outer edges of the Ghost Walk. Visitors who want the whole experience are encouraged to journey down Apparition Avenue,

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“We’re trying to mix it up a bit,” said Amy Lemco

stay around for dinner downtown, and be ready by 7 p.m. to pick up a map with stops and begin the Ghost Walk adventure for themselves. Take lots of pictures.

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Tourists listen to spooky tales at the Elks Lodge during a previous Ghost Walk in Independence. Take note of the orb captured in the image in one of the blackstriped shadows.

was authorized for the purchase. Latta said the maximum the council authorized him to negotiate the purchase price for the property was $875 000 The seller initially wanted $900 000 for the property.

“I countered their ask saying there are some things we’re going to have to do to make the property work for the city,” Latta said. “We don’t want the house, so we’re going to have to go through a partition process. I estimated that at $15,000.”

Latta also pointed out to the seller there’s a drainage way that cuts through the property that probably have some associated wetlands which might require a wetlands delineation that have remediation costs should the city ever decide to

Jaramillo, a member of the Monmouth Historic Commission. “We’ve reduced the number of stops so people can take their time, and we’ve added new stories to keep even the returning visitors engaged.”

Jaramillo’s background is in creative writing and history.

Her passion lies in uncovering “niche” stories, especially those often overlooked in traditional town histories. She discovers stories by researching digitized Oregon newspapers, census records, and family archives.

“It’s hundreds, maybe thousands of hours of research,” she said. “We want locals to keep coming back year after year and still learn something new.”

Many of the stories she unearths are well suited for this night, as they center around the macabre, mysterious, and supernatural history of the city.

New this year as well are tales of Halley’s Comet, the town’s cherry-picking past, and its very own Titanic survivor, who is buried in Fircrest Cemetery.

The fun begins at Main Street Park Plaza, where

develop that section. Lattat estimated that cost at $30,000

In his counter offer, Latta also took into consideration the condition of the house.

“We estimated we would have to replace the roof, which would cost the city between $10,000 to $15,000. So, I went in with an offer of $835 000 with all of those concessions,” he said.

When the seller expressed their hope for something higher, Latta said he decided it’s not fair for the city to put the burden on the seller of the future partitioning of the property.

“That’s something we need to do, not something they had to do. It was something we had to do to make the property palatable for the future,” Latta explained.

So, he put that $15,000 back on the city’s offer. Latta also countered by offering to

have the city assume 75% of the risk of the roof replacement and any other repairs needed.

“That’s how we ended up with $875 000,” he concluded.

Councilor Michael Schilling complimented Latta for doing “a very good job” on the purchase contract negotiations. However, Schilling also commented that he’s been asked multiple times how the city can afford to make this purchase when it failed on its new police station funding plan.

“One more time, these are SDC fees paid by developers when they’re subdividing or building,” Schilling said, himself a builder. “These fees are a bucket of money and can only be used for expansions or additions to existing facilities. So, this is why we can afford to do this and this is an awesome piece of property.”

Latta clarified the fees could only be used for park expansion projects. The police station would have been a general fund project.

Councilor David Shein said it was good to bring it up again during city council discussions on how the city’s finances are expended.

“Most people don’t know that a lot, the lion’s share of things, is money that it spends on things, are funds that have to be used for one thing and one thing only under state law. We have no discretion,” Shein said. “This is just one example of it. It’s a good point to remind people of it occasionally.”

Briggs further wondered if the land purchase left funds to develop the pickleball courts.

Latta said there is just over $2 million in the fund now. He expects once the city sells the house on the property to

recover at least half of the money being spent on the land acquisition that would go back into the park SDCs.

“We expect to have a little over a million and a half of park SDCs available for future expansion projects, like the pickleball courts, or play equipment if we’re buying new play equipment for a park that doesn’t have some,” Latta said.

He added that the city is looking to purchase ADA play equipment for a park that doesn’t have some, as an example of an authorized park SDC expenditure.

Finally, Briggs was also curious if the city’s Park SDC funds being generated were slowing. Latta explained the growth of the fund has been steady due to a higher volume of commercial development revenue offsetting a slowing

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David Morris

Nov. 6, 1943 - Sept. 10, 2025

David James Morris was born to Raymond and Evelyn Morris on Nov. 6 1943, in LaGrande, Oregon. Dave became a big brother 17 months later as they welcomed Daniel Morris to the family.

Growing up he and his family loved hunting and fishing in the Wallowa and Anthony Lakes area. He was also actively involved in their church and singing music at First Baptist Church in LaGrande. Dave graduated from LaGrande High School in 1961 and furthered his education at Eastern Oregon College. Then in 1964 he transferred to OSU to complete his degree in mathematics.

It was there that he met the love of his life Alice Friesen, whom he later married on Dec. 27, 1966. They were blessed with four children: Don (Kristin) Morris, Doug (Stephanie) Morris, Deborah Morris, and Deanna (Aaron) Sandau; along with eight grandchildren.

Dave held a variety of occupations during his lifetime. While in LaGrande he worked as a John Deere and Caterpillar parts-man. Then after graduation from OSU he worked as a math teacher for 10 years at Corvallis High School. When the family moved to Dallas, Oregon, he was a woodworker for DeGraff Church Furniture followed by working as the parts-man for Dallas Equipment Repair. Dave would go on to work at Western Oregon University (WOU) for 28 years as the Accountant for the Physical Plant and later the WOU Bookstore.

Dave loved flowers and gardening; they were enjoyed by many who passed by his home on Douglas Street. Dave accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at a very young age

and loved singing praises to God. Dave’s life and home was often filled with music as many groups rehearsed and sang around the piano; gospel music was the heartbeat of his life.

On Sept. 10 2025, Dave’s earthly heart stopped beating, but he continues singing his Savior’s praises in heaven. Join us in celebrating Dave’s life and singing praises to his Lord and Savior on Oct. 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 SE Howe St., Dallas, OR 97338

The celebration will be streamed on the church’s website at: www.ebcdallas.org and available later on the EBCDallas YouTube channel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations you wish to make be made to Harvest Radio Project care of EBCDallas either online or at the church address above.

Nancy Neal Aug. 3, 1946 - Sept. 24, 2025

Nancy G. Neal passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the afternoon surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born Nancy Kliever on Aug. 3, 1946, in Dallas, Oregon, the beloved youngest daughter of Arthur and Adela Kliever. She spent most of her life in Dallas; whenever she left, she always returned home.

In her younger days, Nancy was an accomplished dancer and pageant contestant. She was a go-go dancer for Paul Revere and the Raiders, but turned down their offer to go on tour. She also won “Miss Congeniality” in Salem’s 1965 Miss America Pageant, an award given by her fellow contestants.

She loved decorating her home, gardening, taking house and garden tours, reading, and

telling stories. She was a great lover of books, a love she spread to her children and grandchildren. Her favorite shopping trips were to Barnes and Noble. She loved to bring home pieces of the world, art she found on her travel adventures with her husband. Also, she loved animals. She was surrounded by pets her whole life - from a beloved rooster as a child to the cat she leaves behind, Piccolo. Most of all, she loved her family. Nancy leaves behind four children -- Lisa Carol Anghilante, Scott Neal (Angela), Jennifer Crowley (Sean) and Jeff Neal (Melissa); eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a devoted husband of nearly 47 years, Leonard. She helped manage their business for 36 of those years. She always had a moment to spare to listen to clients, a gentle touch, a smile, and kind words.

A viewing will be held at Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas, Oregon on Oct. 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. All are welcome to come say their goodbyes.

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held on Nov. 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow; these will also take place at Bollman’s.

Mae Bathke

Oct. 9, 1932 - Aug. 20, 2025

Evelyn Mae Bathke passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, Oregon, on Aug. 20, 2025

Evelyn was born on Oct. 9, 1932, in Inman Township, Minnesota. Evelyn was born to Ernest E. Jenkins and Alice J. Jenkins (nee Waldo). Evelyn was one of six children, including her older siblings Earl and Mary, and her younger siblings Lucille, Irene, and Ralph. Evelyn’s earliest years were spent with the

family following her father’s search for work during the Great Depression. Ernest worked in logging camps, milking cows, and other jobs.

Eventually, Ernest obtained a job in Lewiston, Idaho, working on a job with the Works Progress Administration. The WPA was created to help provide jobs for men and women. While living in Idaho, Evelyn and her sister, Mary, noticed new baby clothes hanging from the clothesline and became excited with anticipation that they would be getting a doll. Instead of a doll, they got their new baby sister, Irene. Irene was born at home on a day that reached 117 degrees.

The family then moved to the Portland, Oregon, area, where Ernest and Alice both obtained jobs working in the Portland shipyards during World War II. The family lived in an old two-story house with a well. At some point, baby brother Ralph obtained a goldfish. Ralph managed to somehow drop the goldfish down the well where it took up residence.

As Evelyn and her siblings got older, they began to spend more and more time working away from home. In the summers, they would pick crops around the Willamette Valley, including strawberries, beans, and hops.

In August of 1950, Evelyn was working in a hopfield near Independence, Oregon, when she met Glenn Lawrence Bathke. Glenn was forking hops into the drying kiln. They struck up a conversation and Glenn asked her to go for a ride in the country in his car with him. She didn’t know him, so she refused to ride in his car. But she did agree to ride on the rumble seat on the car exterior. During the drive, he managed to pass too close to the edge of the road and drove through a patch of brambles.

Despite her scratches, Evelyn kept up her acquaintanceship with Glenn over the next several days. They were stuck like glue. The two were married a short time later on Oct. 4 1950 Evelyn was six days away from turning 18. She needed to either wait those six days or convince one of her parents to sign off on her marrying prior to her birthday. Ever resourceful, she chose her mother’s birthday as her wedding day. She received her mother’s consent.

Evelyn and Glenn were married in a small ceremony at their church minister’s

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home in Monmouth, Oregon. Glenn knew that his new fatherin-law had a penchant for jokes and pranks and feared that he would follow them on their wedding day. He also knew that Ernest’s car could only turn well in one direction. He quickly drove away from the wedding with his new bride, turning the direction that Ernest’s car would struggle to follow. This was the beginning of their journey.

Evelyn and Glenn were married for more than 50 years. They were deeply committed to each other. They lived in various communities and places, including Independence, Klamath Falls, Talbot, Tillamook, Falls City, Dallas, Grand Ronde and others. Along the way, they raised seven children. Evelyn was a devoted mother. Eventually, she and Glenn would have dozens of grandchildren. Evelyn loved her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, teaching them arts and crafts, games, and gardening tips. During the time she lived in Tillamook, she enjoyed taking them clamming, and to the many bookstores in the community. Eventually as the number of descendants grew, she had to set up a calendaring system so as not to miss sending out any birthday cards.

Evelyn stayed active well up into her late 80s. She was part of the Polk County Master Gardener’s program and had a large garden of fruits and vegetables. She enjoyed taking boxes of fresh produce to people she thought would enjoy it. Every fall, she stacked her winter’s firewood in neat rows in her garage. In her mid-eighties, she took up jujitsu classes. She stayed more active than most.

Evelyn was a kind and loving person. She was also tough, and not afraid of adversity. The world is a better place for her having been here. But, on Aug. 20, 2025, it was time for her to go home. Evelyn was a deeply religious woman, looked forward to seeing her husband, and all the family members that had predeceased her, again.

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Evelyn was predeceased by her siblings, her husband Glenn Lawrence Bathke, her stepson Kenneth Burnett, her granddaughter Amy Bathke, her son-in-law Jerry Howard, and son-in-law John Howard. Evelyn is survived by her children Glennda (Robert) Weber, Edwin Bathke, Ervin (Cynthia) Bathke, Calvin (Susan) Bathke, Vernon (Natalie) Bathke, Donna (Ivan) Barney and Sandra Howard. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Evelyn’s family will be holding a private graveside service. Any donations in Evelyn’s memory can be made to the Dallas Senior Center.

Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

Evelyn

Honor the man, dismiss his message

I applaud the Americans who exercised their First Amendment rights by demonstrating their support for the recently slain political activist Charlie Kirk at a rally in Dallas on Sept. 13. Statements made by some of the ralliers to this newspaper indicated that they believe Kirk was a morally upstanding, open-minded young man who merely wanted to debate his viewpoints with others.

However, there are some things his supporters might not know about him. Along with debating his positions, he also made numerous, widely-disseminated public statements that can be described as bigoted and inflammatory.

One example is his debate with YouTube personality Ms. Rachel who quoted the Bible, Mathew 22, wherein Jesus said the most important commandment is “To love God and love your neighbor as yourself.” Ms. Rachel claimed this exhortation vindicated her defense of LGBTQ+ people. Mr. Kirk responded by paraphrasing Leviticus 18, saying that a man who sleeps with another man shall be stoned to death, and claiming “that chapter affirms God’s perfect law when it comes to sexual matters.”

He then accused Ms. Rachel of selectively quoting the Bible. But he didn’t mention that the scriptures say adulterers, at least one of whom he counted among his friends, should also be put to death.

On religion he said, “There is no separation of church and state. It’s a fabrication, it’s a fiction. It’s not in the Constitution.” However, the First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”

The list of Kirk’s dogmatic and provocative statements goes on, and includes numerous racial slurs, assertions that women should always submit to their husbands and saying if his 10-year-old daughter were raped and conceived, he would insist she took that pregnancy to term.

Perhaps these are positions that some of the attendees at the posthumous Kirk rally support. This reader of the Independent-Observer does not support them.

I want to make it completely clear: Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die. But many of his ideas should.

Philip S. Wenz Monmouth

Comey is a dirty cop

This should be the first of several indictments. What credibility he had disappeared when he spoke about Hilary Clinton’s emails. He began by detailing the many ways in which her actions violated Sections (d), (e), (f) of the federal penal code Title 18. He then declared that no prosecutor would ever consider bringing her to trial.

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Comey committed an egregious violation of his FBI Director authority by stating Clinton should not be prosecuted. An attorney general or district attorney possesses the authority to decide what if any crime should be pursued. Whether federal, state, or local, police actions are limited to investigation and arrest, as can be confirmed by reading any of their mission statements. That is why we have grand juries and judges deciding upon charges by issuing warrants.

Comey lied by saying the lack of intent to reveal national secrets through Clinton’s prohibited computer system absolved her from prosecution. The applicable statute criminalizes her gross negligence leaving no room for determination of intent. As such the law shares common ancestry with laws from traffic violations to negligent homicides.

Comey is a dirty cop and anything he said or writes should at least be ignored, if not the subject of prosecution.

Nolan Nelson Redmond

There is a pattern to Trump’s bloviating

After watching Trump’s words and actions for more than nine months, I think I may have detected a pattern to his bloviating. It appears to be threefold: hurt as many people as possible; damage as much as possible the future of our country and its standing in the world; glorify himself. A few examples in each category might give you an idea of what swayed me.

He directed the destruction of USAID which provided food and medical care to millions of people in the less developed world. He cut food supplies to thousands of food pantries, reducing the supply of much needed food for people who struggle to afford to feed their families. ( Trucks already on the road to make deliveries were ordered back to warehouses.) He directed cuts to Medicaid, harming thousands of families who cannot afford health care without support.

He has denied the reality of climate change in the face of overwhelming evidence and stops nearly completed green energy projects while supporting more drilling and burning of fossil fuels. His administration has pulled most support for research into a wide variety of diseases, trashing years of study as it nears completion.

He has authorized attacks on countries and people with whom we are not at war. He has attacked universities, the source of much new knowledge, causing many scholars to leave the country in favor of places more supportive of knowledge.

He claims to have “solved “ seven wars, something unsupported by facts. He is building a ballroom for the White House, certain to be plastered with his name, a permanent stain on an iconic building. He has named himself the chairman of the board of the Kennedy Center, and is likely to rename it after himself. He

televised his cabinet meeting where all his servants fell all over each other to praise him as the greatest president ever.

As a crowning effort, he violates the First Amendment by attempting to silence all criticism of his destructive behavior. I can agree with an earlier

Side with God when battle lines are drawn

By MICKY GARUS

Even after everything we have witnessed over the past decade — the deception, manipulation, corruption, treason, blatant voter fraud, and policies that have crippled American prosperity and seem designed to dismantle this Republic from within — there are still voices claiming that Republicans and Democrats are one and the same. Some dismiss the vile celebrations from elements of the Democrat Party in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination as if it were just politics as usual. They wash their hands of civic duty and pretend neutrality is innocence. It is not.

Both parties are made of imperfect people, and anything governed by man will bear the marks of sin. Only God is perfect. Yet there is a clear moral divide. The Democratic Party promotes policies and agendas that run directly contrary to the Word of God. Open the Bible and, verse by verse, you will find warnings against the very things they champion: the devaluing of life, the confusion of marriage and gender, the worship of government over God. Their platform reads like a checklist of what Scripture tells us to reject. By contrast, though Republicans are not without sin, their platform strives to preserve

the Judeo-Christian principles on which this Republic was founded, protecting the Godgiven, unalienable rights proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Constitution.

The Founding Fathers pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor because they believed liberty is the gift of Almighty God. They understood, as Proverbs 14:34 declares, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” We face the same choice today. Every election reveals it with blinding clarity.

Ask yourself: What issue most excites the Democratic base, what ignites their

greatest passion and unites their ranks? Again and again it is the demand to preserve the so-called right to end the life of the unborn. This is not politics; it is the shedding of innocent blood. And Scripture is clear: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:5). “Rescue those being led away to death” (Proverbs 24:11). God calls the taking of innocent life an abomination.

Strip away every talking point and you will see the true line in the sand. Republicans stand — imperfectly, yet sincerely — for life, for family, and for faith. Democrats fight for the power to destroy the most innocent among us.

This is not merely a clash of parties; it is a battle between good and evil, between the kingdom of light and the works of darkness.

If you claim the name of Christ, neutrality is not an option. “Choose this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15). Stand boldly for righteousness. Defend the unborn. Guard the liberties our fathers secured with prayer and sacrifice. Trust in the Lord, but take your place in the fight for the soul of this nation. The hour is late, the stakes eternal, and the call to stand on the right side of God’s truth could not be clearer.

comment in this paper that we should be praying, but praying that our nation survives this destructive president. Dale Derouin Dallas

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• On Oct. 13, 1773, French astronomer Charles Messier discovered the first-known spiral galaxy and named it the Whirlpool Galaxy. It would be another three centuries before scientists confirmed that our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is also spiral shaped.

On Oct. 14, 1977, pop singer, former beauty queen and spokesperson for Florida orange juice Anita Bryant was hit in the face with a pie by gay rights activist Tom Higgins while speaking at an Iowa event to promote her campaign to repeal anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTQ people.

On Oct. 15, 1864, the world’s first successful combat submarine, the H.L. Hunley, went down in Charleston Harbor during a demo run, killing its inventor and namesake along with seven crew members. The vessel was recovered and performed its only successful mission the following year when it sank the Yankee ship Housatonic, but sank again, taking its third ill-fated crew with it. Raised again in 2000, it is currently on exhibit in Charleston.

On Oct. 16, 1964, after conducting a successful nuclear test, China became the fifth nation with atomic bomb capability, after the United States, the Soviet Union, Great Britain and France.

On Oct. 17, 1985, magicians Penn & Teller notably responded to “Late Night” host David Letterman’s invitation to “surprise” him on their next appearance on his show by unleashing hundreds of cockroaches from a top hat onto his desk. While Letterman was unsurprisingly hardly pleased, he later admitted the stunt made “great TV.”

On Oct. 18, 1974, singer Al Green was attacked by his former girlfriend, Mary Woodson, in his Memphis home while taking a bath. Woodson dumped a pot of scalding grits on his back before retreating to a bedroom where she killed herself with Green’s gun. On Oct. 19, 1994, Jesse Timmendequas was charged with killing 7-yearold Megan Kanka in New Jersey. The crime inspired Megan’s Law, a statute requiring that information about convicted sex felons be made available to the public. Versions of Megan’s Law have been passed in many states since her death. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The baby and the bathwater

By DAVID CARLSON PASTOR

Lucille Ball delighted millions in the 1950s with the “I Love Lucy” show. She was an intelligent and savvy businesswoman, but in her sitcom she portrayed a ditzy redhead. In one episode, her husband Ricky (Desi Arnaz) returned home and saw Lucy crawling around the living room floor.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

She replied, “I’m looking for the earrings I lost.” He was curious. “You lost your earrings in the living room?”

“No,” Lucy said. “I lost them in the bedroom, but the light is so much better out here.”

When believers in Galatia began looking for salvation in the wrong place, the apostle Paul wrote to remind them of the true source of their hope and faith.

Paul visited the cities in the ancient province of Galatia three separate times. Many had accepted the message of salvation found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Then he heard that they were being led away from these truths and were told by some teachers that this belief was not enough. The false teachers said these Gentile and uncircumcised men also needed to be circumcised for salvation. Paul was furious!

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace

of Christ and are turning to a different gospel.” (Galatians 1:6, English Standard Version used throughout.)

Later he explained the purpose and value of the Jewish religious laws like circumcision in the Old Testament: “So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.” Galatians 3:24-26).

Today, we believers are sometimes guilty of inadvertently leading those outside the church to the wrong place for hope and away from the foundation of faith. Out of zeal for a better society, emphasis is placed on rules

of behavior. Paul explained the basics of belief and the place to start. “For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ…” (Romans 3:22-24).

The important message is to confess our personal sins and accept God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ. As Jesus told his disciple Thomas: “…I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6).

My college calculus instructor was a firebrand. At less than five feet tall and maybe 100 pounds wet, she had a deep passion for

mathematics. She spiced her instruction on dry formulas and theorems with pithy sayings, often shouting when a student was discouraged by something: “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!” She constantly lectured us to focus on the fundamental and important concepts. The believers in Galatia were in danger of losing focus and placing their hope in a false friend. “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith?” (Galatians 3:1-2).

Paul did highly value living a disciplined and good life. Once the seed of faith is

planted in a person’s heart, it is to be nurtured to growth. The process takes time, just as it does for a field sowed with seeds to yield its crop. Like a tree, Paul wrote that believers being led by the Spirit will bear the fruits of the Spirit, which are “…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; …If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” (Galatians 5:22-23; 25-26).

[Brief bio: Mr. Pastor (yes, that is his last name, not his profession) is a Polk County, Oregon resident and graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota (M.Div., M.Th.).]

Polk County Worship Directory

Worship Directory

DALLAS

Bahá’í Faith — Building a Better World: “Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship.” — Bahá’u’lláh. All are warmly invited to an interfaith gathering on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00. You are encouraged to share any quotations, prayers, poems, and songs related to the theme for the month. For details call 971-804-5943 or 503-269-3333. (Please leave a message for call back.) More about the Bahá’í Faith: www.bahai.org or www.bahaisofsalem.org

Dallas Church — PO Box 462, Dallas, OR 97338, 503-623-2711. Worship Gatherings: Sundays 9am & 10:30am. Meeting at 450 SE Washington St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is relaxed, families and children welcome, come as you are, current music & relevant teaching about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www.dallaschurch.org

Dallas Church of Christ — 691 NE Kings Valley Hwy, Dallas, 503-623-8791. Sundays: 9:30am Bible Classes for all, 10:30am Worship, 2:00pm Group Bible Talk, Wednesdays: 6:30pm Bible Study. Come to any, come to them all! Individual Bible studies gladly made by appointment. Web:dallaschurchofchrist.com.

Dallas Evangelical Church — A Place of Hope and Healing: 783 SW Church Street, Dallas Oregon, across from the Post Office. Find us on Facebook: on page DallasEC, MyDallasEC Friends and www.dallasec.org. Join us on Sundays in person or on Zoom for weekly Bible Study and Worship Service. We worship in a contemporary, casual format. Sunday Services: Bible Study 9:00 AM; Worship Service 10:00 AM, zoom room 228-034-850. Celebrate Recovery (a Christ Based 12 Step Program) is also on Sundays and starts with Dinner 5:00 PM; Large Group (Worship) 6:00 PM, and small groups at 7PM. We have a Community Clothing Closet: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat 9 AM - Noon; Thurs Nights 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Step Studies are often starting or ending all year and meeting at various times. Message phone 503-623-3778. Find us on Facebook: DallasEC or join MyDallasEC Friends. You can email pastor Dave at pastor.dave@dallasec.org

Dallas Foursquare Church — Located at 976 SW Hayter St., on the corner of Washington and Hayter. Senior Pastor: Darrin Hausler. Worship Gatherings: Sundays at 10:00 a.m., Youth Home Groups: Sunday evenings from 6-8:00 p.m. Please call for locations. We are a multi-generational church with a heart for our community. Our mission is to Love God and Love People to Extend His Kingdom. For more info call us at 503-623-8277 or visit us online at dallasfour.com.

Evangelical Bible Church — 1175 S.E. Howe St., Dallas 503-623-2331. Senior Pastor Troy Bassham, Youth Pastor Andrew Wheeler, Administrative Pastor Mike Fast. Sunday services 9:00am & 10:30am. Awana 6:30pm Wednesday. Weekly Prayer meeting 6:30pm Wednesday. Women’s Bible Study Thursday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm. Men’s Bible Study Thursday 6:30pm. Compass Middle School Youth Group Thursday 6:30pm. Forged High School Youth Group Tuesday 6:30pm. Live Streamed services via facebook and youtube @EBCDallas.

Grace Community Church — 598 E. Ellendale Ave. Dallas, 503-623-4961. Lead Pastor- Dave Bertolini, Sunday Worship Gatherings 9:00am, with Nursery-5th Grade programs, Youth Life Groups, and scheduled Sunday School Classes running concurrently & 10:45am, with Nursery-5th Grade programs, and scheduled Sunday School Classes, running concurrently.

Live Stream our 10:45am service at www.graceindallas.online.church Visit our Website at www.graceindallas.org for office hours, sermon downloads, event information, and more!

House of His Presence — House of His Presence, located at 177 SW Oak St. in Dallas, welcomes all who are seeking to know God intimately and live life abundantly. We believe God transforms us into the image of Jesus Christ as we encounter His Holiness, Righteousness and Truth through His manifested presence, worship and the Word of God. Sunday morning service at 10:30 am, visit the website for ongoing ministries during the week. For more information call 503-420-4612 Website www. houseofhispresence.net

Living Word Faith Fellowship — 830 SE Shelton Street, Dallas, 503-623-9062. Pastor Ray Huff. Sunday Prayer 9:30am, Worship 10:00am, Children’s Church (during service, nursery provided). Wednesday Prayer 6:30pm, Worship 7:00pm. Men’s fellowship second Saturday, Pastor Ray Huff is in charge of men’s fellowship. Call for info 503-623-9062.

Salt Creek Baptist Church — 15075 Salt Creek Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Interim Pastor John Dotson, Family Pastor Josiah Buhler. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday morning Worship Gathering 10:50am. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all ages. Wednesday Middle and High School youth at 6:30pm. Please call for information about other meetings or visit our website at www.saltcreekchurch.org.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church — 589 SW Birch St PO Box 450 Dallas, Or 97338 503-623-5872 Pastor Ted Perry, Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 9:30 am, Worship Service 11 am Study and Prayer Wednesday 7pm Office hours: Wed, Thurs & Friday 9-12 . Community Services for food and clothing Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

St. Philip Catholic Church — Fr. Michael P. Johnston, Pastor

Pastor Email: mpjinpdx@yahoo.com | 825 S.W. Mill Street, Dallas, OR 97338 Phone: (503) 623.2440 - www.stphilorg.org.

Liturgical Schedule

Monday- Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. Mass

Thursday - 8:00 a.m. ( No Mass on Friday)

Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Coffee and Donuts will be served after Sunday services

St. Thomas Episcopal Church — Welcome! Our church is located at 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Our phone number is 503-623-5822 . Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of our congregation on Sundays for the 10 a.m. service or find us live on Facebook and updates. Join us for coffee after our service. Our services are as follows: 1st and 3rd Sundays are Morning Prayer. 2nd and 4th Sundays are Holy Eucharist. Blessings!

Trinity Lutheran Church — 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas. All are welcome! Pastor Jody Becker and Pastor Johathan Thompson, Adult Sunday Bible Study 8:45, Sunday Worship Service 10 am coffee hour with treats after service. Wednesday Worship Service noon. Nursery available for parents to use. Play area for small children in sanctuary during worship service. Youth Group HS/MS 11:30 am Sundays. Weekly Bible Studies. Contact us at 503-623-2233 or at questionsdallastlc@gmail.com. Online at dallatlc.org. Check it out! Office open Mon.-Thur. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fri. 9:00 am to Noon.Because God first loved us, we celebrate the gifts of Christ through worship, service, and community.

United Methodist Church — a church with Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors, 565 SE LaCreole Dr, Dallas, 503-623-2481. Pastor Rev. Ruth Marsh. In-person Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Go to the website at: dallasoregonumc.org for additional information.

Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) — 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Lead Pastor: Chris Barker; Youth: Jeff Anderson; Children: Crystal Barker; Worship/Media: Jesse Ceballos. Sunday Service is at 10:00 am and online streaming at 10:00 am (www. valleylife.love.) On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, there is Men’s Bible Study, Ladies Bible Study, Ignite Youth, Rangers Boys Club, Mpact Girls Club, Rainbows, and nursery care. For more information, contact us at www.vallelylife.love, info@valleylifecenter. com or 503-623-4116.

FALLS CITY

Seventh-Day Adventist Church — 205 N. Main, Falls City 97344, 503-7873907. Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 10:00am; Worship Service 11:10am. Community Service Center Food Bank: Second Wednesday, 11am-3pm, Fourth Sunday, 11am-3pm.

INDEPENDENCE

Christ The King Church — Service on Sundays 10 am, 580 S 9 St., (Corner of S 9 St. and F street) Independence OR 97351 . 503-551-9516 or visit us at www. ctkindependence.com.

Cornerstone Church of God — 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503-8385119. Sunday Service and Children’s Church 9:30am Nursery available. Wednesday Kids Klubs 6:30pm. Thursday Adult Bible Study 6:30pm First Baptist Church — A warm friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth St., Independence (across from Central High School); 503-8381001. Senior Pastor Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service 11am Wednesdays: AWANA 7pm (during the school year). Thursdays: Youth Group 6:15pm. Join us for small groups and life groups throughout the week. First Baptist Church has ministries for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com St. Patrick Parish, Catholic — 1275 E. St., Independence, 503-838-1242. Father Francisco Bringuela. Saturday Masses: 5pm English Vigil & 7pm Spanish. Sunday Masses: 9am English & 11:30am Spanish. Daily Masses: Monday 9:30am Communion Service. 9am Tuesday and Thursday Spanish, Wednesday and Friday English. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm or by appointment. Faith Formation: Monday 6:45pm -8:15pm Middle & High School. Tue: 6:45pm-8:15pm. Grades 1-4. Youth Group Thur. 6:30pm. WOU Campus Ministry: Mass Sunday 5pm at 315 Knox St., Monmouth. Tuesday 7pm Fellowship

MONMOUTH

Christ’s Church Methodist & Presbyterian United — Come care and share with us. 412 Clay St. W, Monmouth, 503-838-1724. Pastor Steve Mitchell. Worship Service 11:15am Call for information on small groups.

Monmouth Christian Church — 969 Church St W, Monmouth 97361. Office hours M-T 9a-4p. Phone: 503-838-1145. Join us for services on Sundays, 9am & 11am. Live ONLINE Service 11am. Please visit our website for more info or on how to join our online service. WWW.MYMCC.CCSt. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth Or. St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth OR. LIGHT OF CHRIST ANGLICAN –– As members of the Anglican Church of North America, we are connected to Christianity’s ancient heritage through our biblical foundation and liturgical worship. We offer sound biblical teaching, sacramental worship, and fellowship. We are informal and welcoming to families and individuals of all ages. We meet Sundays for Holy Eucharist at 10:30 AM at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330. Our service is also available via Zoom. Please visit our website for the Zoom link and additional information. www. corvallis-anglican.org Please also visit us on Facebook at Light of Christ Anglican Church,

Inspections

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Tater’s Cafe

683 SE Jefferson St., Dallas

Inspection Date: Aug. 5

Score: 95 - Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically fridge containing mostly whole veggies is 46-49F (mushrooms and carrots).

chopped bell peppers were put in the fridge just prior.

Bugles Espresso 444 Pacific Hwy S., Monmouth

Inspection Date: Aug. 4

Score: 100

KFC/A&W 444 S Pacific Hwy, Monmouth

Inspection Date: Aug. 4

Score: 100

popular

and Fork Grill 1233 Riverbend

Salem Inspection Date: Aug. 4 Score: 100

Checkpoint 221 - Pavillion

1233 Riverbend Road NW, West Salem

Inspection Date: Aug. 4

Score: 100

Tours

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items, insights into the city’s darkest events, such as train accidents, fatal fires and poisonings, and ghost stories. A commemorative booklet featuring these stories will be available at Luna’s Cafe for a suggested donation of $5

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A night of mystery and history comes to downtown Monmouth on Friday. The annual event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by the New Horizon Orchestra. An hour of storytelling stations follows at 7 p.m.

Oct. 2

Volleyball Central at West Albany, 6:30 p.m.

Woodburn vs. Dallas 6:30 p.m.

Falls City vs. Perrydale, 6 p.m. Boys Soccer

vs. Central, 7 p.m. Dallas at Corvallis, 7:15

Dragons dismantle South Albany, await Panthers

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Third-ranked Dallas continued to pulverize the competition, as the local lads blanked South Albany 52-0 on Friday.

Four games into the season and Dallas has outscored its opponents by 168 points, or 182-14, to be specific.

Against the RedHawks, the Dragons were unstoppable on both sides of the ball, racking up 320 rushing yards on 37 carries and stifling the RedHawks’ offense from start to finish.

“I was pleased with our performance across the board,” said Andy Jackson, the Dragons’ head coach. “A lot of kids stepped up and played really, really well for us.”

Running back Landon Holbrook led the ground attack with 143 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.

Aidan Galusha added 78 yards and two scores on six rushes.

Much of the running game’s success, Jackson said, came via an outstanding performance by the offensive line, even though it wasn’t at full strength.

“To win in the playoffs and make a deep run, you’re only as good as your backups are,” Jackson said. “Our kids have shown they’re ready when their number is called.”

On the ground, the Dragons averaged nearly 10 yards per carry, as they rotated through their deep stable of backs.

The combination of Galusha, Holbrook and Hunter Rivers received high praise.

“I don’t know if you’ll find a better backfield in the state,” Jackson said.

Quarterback Tommy Hess, meanwhile, turned in another quality start.

“He doesn’t get too high or too low. Just a traditional Hess boy,” the coach said of a family lineage that has produced four Dallas quarterbacks.

Chase Eriksen caught three passes for 32 yards and a score to lead the team by air.

Dallas broke the half-century mark even though the offense was out of sorts early.

A timeout was needed to adjust to South Albany and its unexpected schemes.

“They were doing something they don’t normally

do, and we weren’t exactly prepared for it. But once we settled in, we hit our stride,” Jackson said. “We didn’t score until the end of the first quarter. But after that, we got back to playing our brand of football.”

Galusha also made his presence known on defense, with 11 tackles, including two for losses, an interception, and a touchdown return following a blocked punt.

Rivers recorded 11 tackles and one interception. Xander Hamill and Corbin Richards each had an interception.

Israel Mabry blocked a punt and had four tackles.

Dallas is 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Mid Valley Conference. They host Central on Friday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

The Panthers provide a unique challenge, as they run a more balanced offensive attack than the Dragons’ previous opponents.

The schedule only gets tougher from here for Dallas as contests against second-ranked Silverton, seventh-ranked Lebanon, and eighth-ranked West Albany remain.

Not to mention a Sept. 10 non-league affair against Willamette, ranked fourth in Class 6A. The Wolverines

scheduled Dallas for its homecoming.

For now, the goal remains the same – play one game at a time.

“We’re going to keep getting better. We don’t focus on opponents; we focus on ourselves,” Jackson said. “A tough schedule prepares us for a long postseason run.” For now, thoughts are on the Panthers.

“We’ve got a major game Friday,” Jackson said. “Four days of great practice, that’s what we’re focused on.” Still, Jackson admitted, “it’s a good time to be a Dallas Dragon.”

Panthers’ early mistakes prove costly against Foxes

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Silverton made the most of a trifecta of early turnovers by the Panthers, en route to a 44-21 thumping of the home team on Friday.

Central got out of the starting gates slowly. As their first three drives ended with an interception, turnover on downs and blocked punt. The grateful Foxes turned the miscues into 17 points, and ultimately led 38-7 at the half.

“We just made too many mistakes,” Panthers head coach Joel Everett said. “You can’t make those mistakes against a great team. They’ll make you pay for it, and that’s what Silverton did.”

Trailing big early forced Central players to apply added pressure to every possession. Everett said this led his players to overthink what they were doing, which led to uncharacteristic mistakes being made on both sides of the ball.

“It puts more emphasis on every possession,” Everett said of playing from behind. “The guys got a little tighter, and when you’re tight, mistakes tend to snowball.”

The Panthers were better in the second half, despite facing an additional hurdle, a running clock.

“We got into the locker room at halftime, woke them up a bit, and we played much cleaner in the second half,” Everett said.

Central quarterback JT Girod completed 15-of-26 passes for 182 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Two of his scoring strikes went to Ryan

Perkins and the third to Jordan Lacy.

Perkins finished with 70 yards on three receptions while Joe Mendazona added 40 yards on two catches.

Silverton, ranked second in Class 5A, had little trouble moving the ball. The Foxes finished with 340 yards of total offense, with 229 of these yards coming via the rush.

Everett was quick to highlight a positive about his team’s play.

“They didn’t quit. Nobody tapped out. Nobody left injured,” he said of his players.

“They all wanted to keep fighting.”

Everett is counting on that spirit to help carry his team past its next opponent - the number three ranked Dragons. Friday’s game begins at 7 p.m., at Dallas.

The upcoming clash against one of the Panthers’ longtime rivals carries even more weight as the team (0-1, 2-2 overall) looks to avoid a second straight league loss - something that could damage their bid for a playoff berth.

“We’ve got to keep battling,” Everett said. “Two league losses

really hurts you, so this one’s huge.” Given what’s at stake, motivation won’t be a problem.

“I won’t have to do anything to get these guys ready to play Dallas,” the coach said. “If you’re not ready for that game, you don’t have a heartbeat.”

The Dragons (2-0 4-0 overall) are certainly formidable, as they are coming off a 52-0 spanking of South Albany. Four games into the season Dallas is redefining the word “domination,” as they have outscored their opponents 182-14

“It’s all right,” Everett said.

“We’ll be ready to battle.” Central faced a similar situation last season when they faced Silverton and eventual state champion Wilsonville back to back to open league play. The Panthers dropped both games, but won their next three to advance to the playoffs. A repeat performance this season won’t come with a similar guarantee, however, as Central still has games against seventh-ranked Lebanon, eighth-ranked West Albany, and 10th-ranked Corvallis on its schedule.

FILE PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

The Dragons’ Noah Rautio, No. 6, and Max Pittman, No. 11, stop Asher Beatty of Corvallis in his tracks. File photo was taken during the teams’ Sept. 19 game.

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

A physical Silverton defense kept the Central offense in check, en route to a 44-21 win over the home team on Friday. Next up is third-ranked Dallas.

50 years ago

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1975

Dallas City Council keeps system charge

By a 5-2 vote the Dallas City Council voted Monday night to deny a request by Mrs. M.L. Vickery to exempt her from a systems development charge in the expansion of her mobile home court.

The charge would total $160 for every trailer she moved into her new mobile home area.

Mrs. Vickery requested relief from the charge because the $8,000 she has reportedly already spent to bring sewer line to the mobile home property. She said because of the exceptionally long connection and expense already needed she should be exempt from a further charge.

School delayed at Grand Ronde

At the regular school board meeting Sept. 8, at

Grand Ronde, John Henslee, the architect, gave his final report. He explained the various changes that had been made in the plans and the budget during the building process. The original amount of $932,400 grew to an expenditure of $1 044 214 79 and the latest revenue is $1 048 934 (result of interest and a federal kitchen grant). The building is almost finished, but concrete sidewalks are yet to be added around the back sides of the building.

Dragons halt Huskies in nonleague

The hosting Dallas High Dragons blasted the talented but mistake-prone Sweet Home Huskies Friday evening 27-14 before a good sized home town crowd.

The locals opened a 13-0 gap in the first quarter, watched the visitors narrow the lead to 13-8 by halftime, but then put the game away in the third with another two-touchdown explosion. Sweet Home tallied again

with 6:21 remaining in the game but the outcome was never in doubt.

40 Years Ago

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1985

Numbers go up at Dallas High School

Inside the hallways of Dallas High School, an unusually high number of incoming students this year is especially noticeable at one crowded intersection.

Last year at this time about 797 students were enrolled

at the high school, with 586 making up the top three grades. This year has seen an increase in the top three grades to more than 600, while the freshman class

Community Calendar Oct. 1- Oct. 8

Wednesday, Oct. 1

8 a.m. - Monmouth Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop, The Sippery, 169 Main St. W.

8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center

8:30 a.m. - Mayor of Independence Office Hours, stop by and share your thoughts, ideas, and questions, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Tai Chi with John, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Free Computer Class: Google Drive, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

10 a.m. - 4-Handed Pinochle/Card/Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center

10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

10:30 a.m. - Story Time with Miss Jo, Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St.

11 a.m. - Mah-Jongg, Dallas Area Senior Center

11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

12 p.m. - Watch Repair & Knife Sharpening, Monmouth Senior Community Center

1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Community Center

4 p.m. - Connecting Loose Threads for Charity, Monmouth Senior Community Center

5:30 p.m. - Municipal Court Arraignments, City Hall, 555 South Main St., Independence

7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.

Thursday, Oct. 2

8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Cards/table games, Dallas Area Senior Center

10 a.m. - Calvary Chapel Dallas Sewing and Craft group meeting, 628 SE Jefferson St.

10 a.m. - Master Gardener Chat: Seed Saving,

Community Orchestra seeks new members

The Dallas Community Orchestra invites musicians of all ages and all ability levels who can perform on brass, strings, woodwinds and percussion instruments. Dallas Community Orchestra is an opportunity for musicians to come together for musical growth and community camaraderie. Weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 30 from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Dallas Alliance Church, 775 E. Ellendale Ave. The first concert is at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Evangelical Bible Church. For more information, contact the directors, Sheri English (719) 924-6137 or Tim English (503) 998-3234

History & Mystery Walk returns Oct. 3

The History and Mystery Walk returns to Monmouth Oct. 3. Join the city of Monmouth in Main Street Park at 7 p.m. for a fun-filled evening listening to stories about what life in Monmouth was like in days gone by. Storytellers dressed in costume will be stationed at various downtown businesses to share quirky tales with a variety of interesting facts about Monmouth’s history, including a few spooky and mysterious stories thrown in

Monmouth Senior Community Center

10:15 a.m. - Low Impact

Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

10:30 a.m. - Bounces & Rhymes, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

11 a.m. - Grief 101 Class, Monmouth Senior Community Center

11:10 a.m. - Low Impact

Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch, Dallas Area Senior Center

12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Community Center

12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center

1 p.m. - Needle Craft Group, Monmouth Senior Community Center

1:30 p.m. - 10-Minute Writing, Dallas Area Senior Center

6 p.m. - Trivia & Vino at Elysium, Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

6:30 p.m. - Connecting Loose Threads, Monmouth Senior Community Center

6:30 p.m. - Live Music - The Portland Guitar Duo, Featuring The Debut Performance of New Composition “I Must Have Revealed You” by visiting composer Rebecca Oswald, Dallas Event Center, 939 Main St.

Friday, Oct. 3 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center

9 a.m. - Stretch exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead Tours, 5705 Salem Dallas Hwy NW

10 a.m. – Art Workshop/ Cards, Dallas Area Senior Center

10 a.m. - Drawing for fun/ writer’s workshop, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Gardening Class, Dallas Area Senior Center

12 p.m. - Watch repair clinic, Dallas Area Senior Center

1 p.m. - Tai Chi with Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Community Center

1:30 p.m. - Jewelry making, Monmouth Senior Community Center

2 p.m. - Free English Second Language classes at the Dallas Library, 950 Main St.

4 p.m. - Youth Coding League, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.

6:30 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Friday Night Meeting, Salt Creek Baptist Church, Dallas

6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.

6:30 p.m. - Monmouth History and Mystery Tour, Main Street Park, for more information, go to www. mbamonnmouth.com/ history-andmystery

7 p.m. - Karaoke Night, Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

7:30 p.m. - Alcoholics

Anonymous Speaker Meeting, Dallas Church, 450 SE Washington St.

Saturday, Oct. 4

8:30 a.m. - Friends of the Senior Center Pancake Breakfast, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St.

9 a.m. - Dallas Farmers Market, 850 Main St.

9 a.m. - Independence Farmers Market, Umpqua

Bank parking lot

10 a.m. - Community Craft Day, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead Tours, 5705 Salem Dallas Highway NW

6 p.m. - Live Music: Rock ‘n’ Roll Cowboys, Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

7 p.m. - Alcoholics

Anonymous Saturday Night Live, Faith Lutheran Church, 200 Monmouth-Independence Highway, Monmouth

Sunday, Oct. 5

8 a.m. - Yoga in the Park, Main Street Park, 120 Main St. E., Monmouth

to celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday. The historic MaMere’s Guest House will also be giving free tours of their lovingly restored inn that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the event, contact Suzanne Dufner at sdufner@ ci.monmouth.or.us or (503) 751-0147

Ghost Walk returns to Independence Oct. 4

The Independence Ghost Walk, a free community event hosted by the Heritage Museum, returns Oct. 4 Pick up a Ghost Walk map at either the Umpqua Bank parking lot or Riverview Park by the fountain. Arrive early and enjoy a meal at one of our downtown restaurants. Apparition Avenue is from 4-6 p.m. A pre-ghost walk event where guests can explore off-the-beaten-path locations just a few blocks from Main Street. Don’t miss the vendors by the fountain while you’re there.

Rickreall Event Hall hosts fall vendor sale Oct. 4-5

The Rickreall Event Hall hosts their Annual Fall Vendor

9 a.m. - Polk Productions Flea Market, Main building, Building B and Building C, Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. West, admission $1

10 a.m. - Cultural Harvest Collective Market, Main Street Park, 120 Main St. E.

2 p.m. - Live Music: Orvil Ivie, Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Monmouth Big Book Study, Faith Lutheran Church, 200 MonmouthIndependence Highway, Monmouth

Monday, Oct. 6

7 a.m. - Alcoholics

Anonymous Serenity at 7, Life Center Foursquare Church, 437 D St., Independence

8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth

Senior Community Center

9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Rotating Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center

10 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Support Group, Dallas Public Library

10 a.m. - Cribbage/ASL Class/Card Making with Jen/ Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

11 a.m. - Card Making w/Jen, Monmouth Senior Community Center

11 a.m. - Lunch w/Meals On Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center

12 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Noon Step Study, Grace Baptist Church, 1855 E Ellendale Ave., Dallas

1 p.m. - Technology Help with Ian, Monmouth Senior Community Center

4 p.m. - Youth Coding League, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.

4 pm - Karaoke, Dallas Area Senior Center

6 p.m. - Dallas City Council work study session, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

Community Briefs

Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5-6 at 305 Nesmith Road, in Rickreall. Lots of Crafts, collectibles, homemade, handmade, new and vintage items, and lots more. There will also be activities, a raffle and prizes.

Polk County Democrats meet via Zoom Oct. 9

The Polk County Democrats meet via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. Sign in on Oct. 9 for an informative and educational meeting. To receive the link to this meeting and be put on our email announcements list for future events, please go to: www. polkdems.org. Scroll down and click on the link to our Newsletter.

Monmouth library hosts free Medicare 101 class Oct. 9

The Monmouth Public Library presents a free Medicare 101 class at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at 168 S Ecols Street S, 97361. Learn about Medicare from a Certified Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Counselor.

6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Community Center

7 p.m. - Dallas City Council meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

7 p.m. - Independence Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 555 S. Main St.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center

9 a.m. - Wii Bowling/ Intermediate Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center

9 a.m. - Meet volunteers from Friends of Delbert Hunter Arboretum at the Arboretum Center to maintain arboretum grounds, coffee break at 10:30 a.m., Dallas City Park

9:30 a.m. - Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Financial Education, Dallas Area Senior Center

10 a.m. - Grand Activity Days/Kitchen Science Class, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Cards/Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center

10:15 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 Street S 10:30 a.m. - Circle of Friends, Dallas Area Senior Center

11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Community Center

1 p.m. - Healthy Soul, Dallas Area Senior Center

5:30 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Grace, Grace Baptist Church, 1855 E Ellendale Ave., Dallas

5:30 p.m. - Dallas Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

Pumpkin carving, pizza and networking at Salt Creek Cider House Oct. 9

Polk County After Hours, presented by the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and the Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce, hosts a festive fall gathering at Salt Creek Cider House for an evening of pumpkin carving, pizza and networking on Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at 14500 Salt Creek Road, Dallas. RSVP by Oct. 2 at https://bit. ly/42IECWa.

Fairgrounds hosts Fall Home Show Oct. 10-12

Oregon Hearth and Home Events presents the Polk County Fall 2025 Home Show Oct.10-12 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, Highway 220, in Rickreall. Check out 50+ vendors with products and services for your home and garden needs. Hours are:

- Oct. 10: 12-6 p.m.

- Oct. 11: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

- Oct. 12: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Two Wolves hosts comedy extravaganza Oct. 11

The Two Wolves Tap Room hosts the Nate Hernandez presentation Extravaganza Comedy Show, from 8-10

6:30 p.m. - Monmouth City Council meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.

7:30 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Old Guthrie Park, Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas

Wednesday, Oct. 8

7 a.m. - Monmouth Library Board meeting, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S

8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center

8:30 a.m. - Mayor of Independence Office Hours, stop by and share your thoughts, ideas, and questions, City Hall, 555 South Main St. 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center 10 a.m. - Tai Chi with John, Monmouth Senior Community Center 10 a.m. - Free Computer

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Calvary Chapel Dallas hosts Financial Conference Oct. 10-12

Calvary Chapel Dallas presents Your Life and Your Money Financial Conference Oct. 10-12, 628 SE Jefferson St., in Dallas. Taught by

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PCIO25-1356 In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk, notice is hereby given that Deborah L. Mulloy has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Dale T. Nichols, deceased, Polk County Circuit Court Case No. 25PB08213. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative to Collier Law at 1020 Liberty Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97302, within four months after the date of 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 attorneys for the personal representative. Deborah L. Mulloy Personal representative Collier Law Ryan W. Collier, OSB No. 972385 Attorneys for Personal Representative 1020 Liberty Street SE Salem, OR 97302 Phone: (503) 485-7224

PCIO25-1355 Salt Creek Cemetery District Board Meeting will be held on October 7, 2025 from 6 pm through 7 pm Meeting to be held at the Salt Creek Fire Station, 15455 Salt Creek Rd., Dallas. Directors: David Loewen, Albert Ratzlaff, Don Koons. Reports will include Income since previous meeting and Expenditures since last meeting. Recent installation of Cemetery Headstone for Civil War Veteran Theodore Roe who served with the !st Oregon Cavalry. Report of recent burials since the last meeting. All residents of the district may attend.

PICO25-1357 In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald Lynn Marx NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Polk County Case No. 25PB06612 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Oregon, has appointed the undersigned as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ronald Lynn Marx, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers, to the personal representative in care of Matthew Jarvis, Attorney at Law, Jarvis Bridge Halttunen & Weyer, LLC, 201 1st Ave, W, Albany, OR 97321, within four (4) 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. DATED and first published: October 01, 2025 Ronald Scot Marx Personal Representative c/o Matthew Jarvis Jarvis Bridge Halttunen & Weyer, LLC 201 1st Ave, W. Albany, OR 97321 (541) 926-5504

PCIO25-1359 Public Meeting Notice The West Valley Housing Authority will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at 204 SW Walnut, Dallas, Oregon, to approve the agency’s annual plan. The regularly scheduled Board Meeting will still be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the same location. The location for the meeting is handicapped accessible. Please advise the West Valley Housing Authority if you need any special accommodation to attend the meeting or wish to attend via zoom. For information, please call Rachael Wolf at 503-6238387 ext 313, VRS (877) 3263877.

PCIO25-1358 PUBLIC SALE NOTICE at Dallas Secure Storage, LLC, 1497 SE Brookside Avenue, Dallas, OR (east off Godsey Road) 10 AM Saturday, October 18, 2025 All sales CASH, VISA, M/C ONLY. Units sold as a whole. Call (503) 623-3703 for details. William Bolinger L355 Joseph Bubier B038 Tammie Colby I217 Allan Duncan K338 Sherri Holley L417 Mechelle Millmaker I314 Jennifer Osterhoudt L390 Sandra Page I300, L440 Shannon Patterson M485 Robert Poole J227 Neal Read I205 Colton Sanford E111

PCIO25-1361 PUBLIC SALE Public Sale at Godsey Secure Storage, LLC, 1360 SE Godsey Road, Dallas, OR 10:30AM Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. All sales CASH, VISA or MASTER CARD ONLY. Units will be sold as a whole. Call (503) 831-0234 for details. Blanchard, Jacob F334 Blanton, Mike B100 Davis, Mitch B062 Dennis, Drew A034 Dixon, John F335 Fowler, Josh E255 Rutledge, Katlyn B095 Sickles, Sherie D176 Trine, Andrew E242 Yeager, Jennifer E297

PCIO25-1362 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE - On 1031-25, at 10:00 am at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, located at 850 Main St. Dallas, OR. 97338, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property located at 264 NW Howard Ln. Dallas, OR. 97338. The court case number is 24CV46004, where SELCO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, an Oregon State Chartered Credit Union is plaintiff, and DAVID J. YBARRA is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand or cashier’s check made out to Polk County

Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ PCIO25-1349 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. Number: 2025-00010-OR Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by FRANK DICKSON AND SARAH DICKSON AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as grantor, to TICOR TITLE as trustee, in favor of SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC AS LENDER MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., MERS is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Lender and Lenders successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated 04/26/2022 recorded on 04/28/2022, in the Records of Polk County, Oregon, in book --- at page --and/or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception No. 2022005223, covering the following described real property situated in the abovementioned county and state: ACCOUNT NO.: 563049 MAP NO.: 07317-DD-13100 LOT 282, WEST HILL ESTATES PHASE 9, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, COUNTY OF POLK AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly Known As: 1674 OLYMPIA CT NW, SALEM, OR 97304 Both the beneficiary PHH Mortgage Corporation and the trustee Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services 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 ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE AS OF 07/10/2025: $102,781.80 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF AS OF 07/10/2025: $785,500.60 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said trust deed immediately due and payable, said default being the following: Installment of Principal and Interest plus impounds and/or advances which became due on 10/01/2023 plus late charges, and all subsequent installments of principal, interest, balloon payments, plus impounds and/or advances and late charges that become payable. Therefore, notice hereby is given that Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services the undersigned trustee will on 11/12/2025 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, In the new lobby of the Jefferson Street entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 as established by ORS187.110, in the County of Polk, State of Oregon, 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 grantor 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 ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five (5) days before the date last set for 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 the 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 fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778.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 this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale has been issued by the Trustee. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the Trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid

to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential properties 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 properties should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services Dated: Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services 7730 Market Center Ave Suite 100 El Paso, TX 79912 Trustee Phone number: (866) 960-8299 Dated: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF EL PASO On

before me, ________________ Personally appeared ________ __________________who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/ their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. ___________

Notary Name (Seal) FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (866) 960-8299 NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 11/12/2025. The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you in you own this property of if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THE PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: l 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE: OR l AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TOMONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental

agreement: l Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; l Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and l Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT - YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE

FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: l You do not owe rent; l The new owner is not

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK In the Matter of: Case No. 25CV46054, VERONICA C. FUHRMANN, AS TRUSTEE OF VERONICA C. FUHRMANN TRUST, U/A DATED JULY 13, 2020, Plaintiff, v. CASCADE CEMENT CO., Defendant. NOTICE OF CIVIL PROCEEDING: CASCADE CEMENT CO., its shareholders or their successors or assigns are hereby required to appear and defend COMPLAINT (Declaratory Relief and Quiet Title) filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication, and in case of your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the COMPLAINT (Declaratory Relief and Quiet Title). The COMPLAINT (Declaratory Relief and Quiet Title) alleges that you have failed to advance rights you have in certain real property of Plaintiff. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY! THE DEFENDANT HEREIN SHOULD TAKE NOTICE THAT IF IT IS YOUR INTENT TO CONTEST THE MATTERS INVOLVED HEREIN, A WRITTEN

RESPONSE SPECIFYING THE MATTERS TO BE CONTESTED MUST BE FILED BY YOU WITH THE TRIAL COURT

ADMINISTRATOR WITH PROOF OF SERVICE OF A COPY THEREOF ON PLAINTIFF’S

ATTORNEY NOT LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION, September 17, 2025, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney. ABSENT GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, NO CONTEST TO THE COMPLAINT (Declaratory Relief and Quiet Title) SHALL BE PERMITTED UNLESS THE CONTESTANT HAS FILED A WRITTEN RESPONSE. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503)6843763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800)452-7636. Zachary Dablow, OSB #073723 Attorney for Plaintiff 1491 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302 (503) 485-4168 / Email: zachary@ dablowlaw.com. 9/17/25, 9/24/25, 10/1/25, 10/8/25

PCIO25-1334 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 135538-OR Loan No.: ******1475 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by MARCELO DEL RIO AND KATHLEEN DEL RIO, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, as Grantor, to TICOR TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 1/25/2007, recorded 1/31/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-001616, Later assumed by Sara L. Vangilder who have assumed the loan), Assumption Agreement

Recorded on 2/5/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-000718, in the Official Records of Polk County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Polk County, Oregon: LOT 3, BLOCK 1, OREGON TRAIL APARTMENTS, IN THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, POL COUNTY, OREGON APN: 385426 / 08429-BD-02200

Commonly known as: 632 S 13TH ST INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351 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: 8/1/2024 - 8/1/2025

Total: $9,315.06 Late Charges: $0.00 Beneficiary Advances: $1,754.57 Total Required to Reinstate: $11,069.63 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $67,104.01 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 $59,101.67 together with interest thereon at the rate of 7.125 % per annum, from 7/1/2024 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 1915 NE Stucki Avenue, Suite 400, Hillsboro, OR 97006, will on 1/13/2026, at

PUBLIC RECORD

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, Sept. 18

At 10:52 a.m., a resident on Walnut Avenue reported an attempted fraud. No money was lost.

At 11:20 a.m., a report of a battery in the road on Main Street. The battery was out of the roadway upon an officer’s arrival.

At 12 p.m., a report of a t-bone crash on Uglow Avenue. One driver was cited for no operator’s license, careless driving, and failing to obey traffic control device. The other was cited for failing to carry/present operators license.

At 3:09 p.m., a juvenile had a bad day at school and decided he did not want to go home and ran away off the bus. He was found and returned to his parents.

At 7:31 p.m., a report of a crash at Main and Walnut streets. A driver was cited for failing to obey a traffic control device.

At 7:32 p.m., an officer found the trunk open of a vehicle on Fairview Avenue. The officer advised the owner and shut it for her.

At 10:27 p.m., a report of a person urinating in a parking lot on Ellendale Avenue. An officer contacted two subjects and one admitted to urinating in the parking lot due to the gas station bathroom doors being locked. He was admonished for prohibited exposure.

Friday, Sept. 19

At 7:01 a.m., a resident on Cascade Mountain Drive reported loud ongoing booms. An officer advised the caller it was the bird cannons in the area for the farms.

At 1:50 p.m., a resident on Ash Street reported a

fraudulent account was made through US Bank. She was not out any money.

At 4:12 p.m., a report of juveniles smoking weed and being a possible disturbance. An officer saw no disturbance and no evidence of drug use.

At 4:29 p.m., an officer investigated a report of a hitand-run crash on Kings Valley Highway.

At 6:03 p.m., a report of a male riding on top of a moving car on Hankle Street. An officer was unable to locate the described vehicle.

At 6:13 p.m., a late report of a theft from Walmart.

At 11:11 p.m., a noise complaint on Byers Lane was the high school football team celebrating their game win. They said they would bring the volume down.

At 11:36 p.m., an officer checked with kids about a runaway and warned them for park hours off Uglow Avenue.

Saturday, Sept. 20

At 12:22 a.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for careless driving.

At 3:21 a.m., a motorist on Levens Street was cited for fail to obey stop sign and was warned for having no valid operator’s license.

At 10:01 a.m., an officer arrived to the location of a noise complaint on Gavin Drive to hear a dog barking. The officer spoke with and informed the owner of the situation and warned for unnecessary noise.

At 4:03 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for failing to carry operator’s license, driving while suspended and no insurance.

At 7:59 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was stopped due to a passenger opening the door and shouting for help. The passenger was just trying to be funny, no assistance needed.

At 10:26 p.m., the assistant manager of a business on Ellendale Avenue accidentally set off the alarm while locking up for the night.

Sunday, Sept. 21

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

At 2:40 a.m., an officer investigated the report of a hit and run on Washington Street involving two additional vehicles at approximately 12:59 a.m.

At 9:41 a.m., an officer investigated a late report of a hit and run on Cherry Street.

At 1:40 p.m., a late report of a skateboard stolen on Ellendale Avenue.

At 9 p.m., an officer investigated an anonymous complaint of a small sedan driving the wrong way into the detour at Ellendale/Lacreole. An officer searched the area but was unable to locate a suspect vehicle.

Monday, Sept. 22

At 8:57 a.m., a motorist on La Creole Drive was cited for driving while using a mobile electronic device.

At 11:02 a.m., a report of a deer being hit on Ellendale Avenue. It turned out to be a three-legged deer regularly seen in the area.

At 2:09 p.m., a motorist received a written warning for driving the wrong direction down a one way street on Jefferson Avenue and failing to carry proof of insurance.

At 2:48 p.m., a report that after a female subject got into a verbal domestic dispute, she broke a window, and destroyed the inside of the apartment on Uglow Avenue.

At 3:15 p.m., a resident on Rhododendron Avenue reported the theft of small patio table by an unknown suspect.

At 8:58 p.m., Stpehanie Early was arrested on Ellendale Avenue and charged with possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, theft 3, supplying contraband into penal facility, and felon in possession of concealed weapon. She was also cited for no insurance, driving while suspendedviolation, and failing to use an ignition interlock device and failing to carry and present. She was also arrested on two outstanding warrants out of Mill City and Lakeview.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

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:

At 6:46 a.m., Daniel Jackson was arrested on Main Street for theft at Dollar Tree and for two outstanding felony warrants out of Marion County.

At 12:03 p.m., an officer investigated a report of a female yelling for help on Cherry Street. The officer drove in the area and requested footage but no footage available.

At 1:59 p.m., a motorist on Miller Avenue was cited for speeding 43 mph in a 20-mph zone.

At 6:21 p.m., a report of a Walmart shopping cart on the walking path north of the Academy building. An officer checked the area and it was no longer there.

At 8:24 p.m., a report of a Black Dodge Dakota driving recklessly on Clow Corner Road. An officer checked the area and the registered owner’s address but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

At 12:27 a.m., a motorist on Levens Street was cited for failing to obey a traffic control device (stop sign).

At 6:25 a.m., an officer responded to a hold up alarm on Ellendale Avenue. The employees were okay.

At 9:06 a.m., a wallet was found in the road near Main Street. The owner was contacted.

At 7:07 p.m., Matthew Mosley was arrested on Fern Avenue on two outstanding warrants out of Tillamook and Marion counties. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 9:06 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for operating a vehicle without an operator’s license (six-month rule) and expired registration.

At 11:25 p.m., a report of someone possibly trying to climb a fence on Azalea Avenue. By the time officers arrived there was no one present.

Independence Police Department

Thursday, Sept. 18

8/19/2025 CLEAR RECON CORP 1915 NE Stucki Avenue, Suite 400 Hillsboro, OR 97006 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-9310036 Hamsa Uchi, Authorized Signatory of Trustee PCIO25-1363 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: ANTHONY DEAN TUCKER, Deceased. Case No. 25PB05319 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jennifer Jenell Brown has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Anthony Dean Tucker. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Brittany A. Sumner, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Brittany A. Sumner, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302. Date and first published: October 01, 2025.

Scott Henry was located at B and Main streets after there were reports that he’d been frequenting an area that he’s been previously trespassed from. Officers found that an unrelated warrant had recently been issued by Dallas Municipal Court and Henry was taken into custody.

Jonathan Owren, 35, confronted a middle-school aged child that was allegedly bullying his son. The other child’s father showed up during the altercation and stepped in between his son and Owren. Owren attempted to head butt the parent, causing injury to the parent’s nose. Owren was issued a criminal citation for harassment and disorderly conduct.

At 1:46 p.m., an officer investigated a crash on William Street. The at fault driver was cited for no driver’s license, driving uninsured and driving too closely.

Friday, Sept. 19

Jason Patterson was arrested at B and Main street on an outstanding warrant for criminal mischief out of Linn County. Patterson was compliant and transported to the Polk County Jail.

At 6 p.m., a report of a two-vehicle, non-injury, non-blocking crash on Independence Highway.

At 11:37 p.m., a motorist was stopped on Independence Highway. An officer discovered a gun in the vehicle and the driver was a felon. The driver was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Saturday, Sept. 20

An officer on traffic patrol noticed a license plate did not match the vehicle that had driven by him on Highway 51. Believing that the license plates had been switched, he initiated a traffic stop. The driver, Mesdrain Esquivel, was found to be suspended at the violation level and did not have insurance on the vehicle. Upon being informed that the vehicle would be towed,

PCIO25-1364 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: NORMAN RICHARD NORMILE, Deceased. Case No.: 25PB07530 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stephanae Lariviere has been appointed personal representative of the estate of Norman Richard Normile. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Ryan M. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Ryan M. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302. Date and first published: October 01, 2025

Esquivel left the scene on foot while officers inventoried the vehicle. A firearm was found in the glovebox. It was confirmed that Esquivel is a convicted felon and was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a weapon and for carrying a concealed firearm. At 9:16 p.m., a report of a rear end collision on Monmouth Street. The at-fault driver was cited for driving while suspended, operation of an unsafe vehicle, and following too closely.

Sunday, Sept. 21 At 6:30 p.m., a report of a female motorist on Polk Street unconscious in the driver’s seat. An arriving officer found her alert and on the phone. The officer saw no signs of intoxication.

Monday, Sept. 22 At 4:57 p.m., officers assisted a motorist who was being followed from Salem. There were no crimes, but the driver was made to feel safer. At 5:40 p.m., officers investigated a home burglary on Williams Street. Suspects are known and the case is still being investigated. At 7:36 p.m., a report of the theft of a bicycle at the library. Security cameras also caught the suspect throwing trash into the parking lot.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 At 5:31 p.m., a juvenile on Monmouth Street was referred for assault 4 after a physical fight.

Monmouth Police Department

Thursday, Sept. 18 Suspicious Activity: A caller reported a male going through trash at a listed address. The subject left before law enforcement arrived.

Citizen Contact: Public Works requested assistance locating the owner of a vehicle parked in front of a

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Emotionally Disturbed

Person: Reports of a juvenile screaming for help on the side of the road. The juvenile was with staff members from a group home and had a history of similar escalations. No police intervention was needed.

Found Property: A license plate was found in the road. It was not reported stolen, and law enforcement will return it to the owner.

Friday, Sept. 19

Animal: A report of a vehicle with a dog inside with all windows rolled up. Law enforcement was unable to locate the vehicle.

Theft: A registration sticker was stolen from a license plate. Similar thefts were reported by another center. No suspect information was available.

Suspicious Activity: A report about a female with belongings on the sidewalk possibly doing drugs. Law enforcement spoke with the female, who denied drug use and showed no signs of being impaired.

Disturbance: A late report of an altercation between two individuals in a parking lot. One individual was upset about a preferred parking spot and hit the other’s car door. A warning was issued for disorderly conduct.

Emotionally Disturbed Person: A person tied a cord around their neck and called a crisis line, stating they were trying to kill themselves. They were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Theft: Management at a facility reported three vehicles had their month registration stickers stolen. Video review was in progress.

Theft: A person reported that two cell phones bought for their children were being withheld by another individual. Attempts to contact the individual were unsuccessful.

Crash: A report of a multi-vehicle crash where one driver rear-ended another, causing a chain reaction. Minor injuries were reported, and vehicles were drivable.

Crash: A person reported being rear-ended in their vehicle. Information was exchanged, and a police report was filed later due to insurance issues. Estimated damage was significant due to vehicle features.

Welfare Check: A caller reported two intoxicated juveniles who had fallen down in their yard. The juveniles left before law enforcement arrived.

Driving Under the Influence: A report of a possible intoxicated driver led to an arrest for driving under the influence and reckless driving after the driver refused field sobriety tests. A blood sample was obtained via search warrant.

Trespass: An individual returned to a closed establishment after being trespassed. Staff did not wish to pursue charges at that time.

Driving Under the Influence: A traffic stop for signs of impairment resulted in an arrest for driving under the influence. The driver had a high blood alcohol content.

Welfare Check: A welfare check for a juvenile who was yelling about being locked outside. It was determined to be a playful act by siblings, with no signs of injury.

Suspicious Vehicle: A non-emergency complaint about a vehicle and a person possibly being nude in public. No one was found inside the vehicle.

Criminal Mischief: At an elementary school event, three boys snuck into the cafeteria, took milk, and spilled it in the bathrooms, also throwing paper towels around. Principals were aware

and planned to contact school resource officers.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Suspicious Activity: A caller reported a male and female standing outside her house near her car, making her scared to go to work. Law enforcement arrived and contacted a female who was waiting for the caller. The caller knew the female but was not expecting her.

Citizen Contact: A person arrived at the police department with a bottle of gunpowder to turn in for destruction. They were encouraged to contact their local police department.

Criminal Mischief: A person reported their wire fence being damaged, possibly by a neighbor. Law enforcement confirmed the fence was cut in two locations. Neighbors denied knowledge of the incident, and there was no camera coverage or suspect information.

Welfare Check: A person reported a female walking south on a highway with a lot of luggage. Law enforcement had just checked on her, and she was walking to another city, gathering cans.

Harassment: A person reported their granddaughter was shoved down by neighboring juveniles and that the juveniles had damaged their vehicle. The granddaughter had redness on her knee and reported being bullied. The grandfather did not want to pursue charges. All involved were counseled about bullying.

Illegal Parking: A vehicle was reported parked in front of a fire hydrant and mailboxes. Law enforcement located the vehicle, which was in a yellow loading zone and in front of a fire hydrant. The owner’s relative moved the vehicle.

Noise: Another noise complaint was received regarding loud music from a restaurant. The music was turned down when the call was made, and no further action was taken.

Fire: A report of a fence that caught fire at a residence. The fire department had the scene under control and needed no assistance.

Noise: A college party was reported to be too loud. The tenants were advised to quiet down, and the party ended to avoid a citation.

Disturbance: An emergency call hang-up led to law enforcement hearing yelling. A person reported another individual trespassing in her bedroom and following her around, also pushing her daughter. The daughter reported no pain. It was a civil issue about residence and vehicle. The individual was intoxicated and warned about their behavior. The person and her children left the residence.

Criminal Mischief: A person reported that another individual threw a brick at their windshield. The person had taken the other individual’s phone to call emergency services. The other individual stated they threw a lantern that hit the window weeks ago. The person did not want to pursue charges.

Disturbance: Law enforcement responded to a disturbance involving two individuals. One reported being menaced with a knife. Neither party wanted to pursue charges, and both were warned for disorderly conduct, as one was the aggressor.

Assault: An individual assaulted staff at a home and was referred for assault charges.

Sunday, Sept. 21

Suspicious Activity: Law enforcement contacted four individuals at an elementary school after hours, playing hide and seek. They were educated on liabilities and curfew hours. Courtesy transport was provided for two juveniles, and their guardians were informed.

Graffiti: Graffiti was reported on a stop sign. A nearby homeowner with a camera did not save footage and believed the graffiti had been there for a few days.

Domestic Disturbance: A physical domestic disturbance occurred between two individuals after an argument about children not being ready for pickup. No mandatory crimes were reported.

Driving: A person was reported driving poorly, leaving their lane, fluctuating speeds, and running stop signs. Law enforcement spoke with the driver, who showed no impairment, and discussed their driving behavior.

Domestic Disturbance: A report of an individual yelling threats about killing family members. The individual was gone when law enforcement arrived. Family members reported threats to call a gang to shoot them. No probable cause for menacing or a restraining order violation was found.

Trespass: Numerous juveniles were reported littering at a park. Law enforcement contacted them and an adult. The adult lied about one of the juveniles being his brother. The adult was trespassed from the apartment complex, and a trespass warning was drafted.

Domestic Disturbance: Law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance involving two individuals over one taking the other’s backpack. It was reported to be physical, but one individual was unavailable. The other individual stated there was pushing and shoving from both sides and had no visible injuries. Law enforcement plans to follow up with the unavailable individual when sober.

Monday, Sept. 22

Suspicious Activity: A person reported hearing their front door knob rattling as if someone was trying to open it. The complainant looked outside, didn’t see anyone, but did suspect a male in a parked car. Law enforcement searched the area but found no suspicious persons.

Suspicious Vehicle: University public safety requested help finding the owner of a yellow van parked in multiple spots with its bumper straddling the fog line. The owner lives in the vehicle and was contacted. He explained he was out of fuel and would move the van by a certain time. Law enforcement will follow up.

Suspicious Person: A caller reported a male sleeping in an amphitheater who was yelling at kids. Law enforcement contacted the individual, who denied yelling and said he was sleeping. The individual was acting strange but denied substance use or needing medical evaluation before leaving the park.

Animal: A call was received about two loose dogs. Law enforcement searched the area but was unable to locate them. The descriptions matched dogs belonging to a specific resident.

Trespass: The owner of a cannabis store requested an individual be trespassed indefinitely from the premises. The individual was a former employee who continued to come into the store and stole a lighter, which was later returned. The owner did not want to pursue charges.

Suspicious Activity:

Reports of a female refusing to leave a fast-food restaurant and demanding food. Staff gave her a burger, but she threw it away and demanded something else. They did not want her trespassed but wanted her to move along, as she was scaring customers. She cooperated.

Prowler: A person reported hearing people yelling and being loud, then heard someone outside her house. Law enforcement checked the area

but found no one or loud noises.

Suspicious Person: A person reported someone digging around in a complex dumpster. It was likely a known individual, but law enforcement was unable to locate anyone in the area.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Suspicious Person: A report of someone knocking on a caller’s door, not saying anything, and leaving in an unknown direction. No description or time of the person was available, and law enforcement was unable to locate anyone.

Prowler: A person reported someone outside her house. Other units responded and cleared the backyard, but no one was found.

Emotionally Disturbed Person: Another call from a person reporting hearing someone outside her house. Law enforcement discussed with the person that officers had checked multiple times with no one found. The person appeared to be exhibiting paranoia. Law enforcement advised they would drive by when possible and suggested staying with a friend.

Noise: A person reported hearing loud bass/music coming from a car nearby. Law enforcement arrived and could hear music, but it stopped, and the source was not located.

Arrest: An individual was arrested on an outstanding statewide felony warrant.

Emotionally Disturbed Person: A person called again, saying someone had broken into her garage/office room and was moving things around. Law enforcement reiterated that no one was found earlier and warned the person for misuse of emergency services. They suggested staying with a friend and provided a non-emergency number.

Suspicious Person: A person called to report a female in a pink sweater walking with a cart, expressing concern due to the time of night and the female appearing homeless, but not doing anything suspicious. Law enforcement was unable to locate the person.

Arrest: A motorist was stopped for driving while suspended (misdemeanor) and arrested.

Found Person: Two male juveniles were reported walking alone. Their father was found looking for them, explaining they had left the house on their own to see their grandmother.

Suspicious Activity: A person reported a claim of money sent for a treadmill that was never received, but no money was lost, and the treadmill was not picked up.

Citizen Contact: Concerns were raised about a parent’s disciplinary methods, specifically covering a child’s mouth. Child Protective Services was notified.

Crash: A single-vehicle crash into a ditch occurred. The driver was possibly intoxicated, but law enforcement was eventually cleared after speaking with the driver.

Domestic Disturbance: A verbal, possibly physical, domestic disturbance was reported. Initial contact was made with a person who acknowledged arguing with their spouse over cheating allegations. Both parties denied physical contact, and no evidence suggested otherwise. One person planned to stay with their mother. An update later indicated a continuation of the disturbance, with a report of one person attempting to ram another’s vehicle, which was denied. Video of the earlier disturbance, allegedly showing physical contact, was mentioned but not provided.

Overdose: Emergency services responded to an overdose attempt where an individual had taken a large amount of aspirin. The individual initially refused help

and made threats but was later taken into custody on a protective hold. The individual escalated at the hospital and made multiple suicidal comments.

Disturbance: A disturbance was reported by a person who later did not answer calls and was not at the location. Video review showed the person caused a disturbance over a second dinner, throwing items and hot chocolate while yelling expletives. Staff did not want enforcement action but planned to exclude the person from the property if they returned.

Stolen Vehicle: A person reported their vehicle missing/ stolen after their boyfriend had parked it at a listed location. There were no suspects, and the vehicle was entered as stolen.

Arrest: A motorist was stopped and arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Suspicious Person: A report of two males lurking in an area, causing concern. Contact was made with one individual sleeping on a bench, and others matching the description were also in the area. All were cleared and no longer causing an issue.

Hit and Run: A report of a lowered black truck hitting a parked vehicle, causing significant damage to the truck, house, and front yard, and then leaving the scene. Neighbors reported a male driver and two female passengers. Further investigation was requested regarding the truck’s departure from a nearby establishment and potential footage.

Driving Complaint: A complaint about a black pickup failing to stop at a stop sign, peeling out, and nearly drifting near a bus stop with children present. The driver was identified as a 17-year-old, and their mother was contacted and expressed concern, stating she would address the behavior.

Suspicious Activity: A person reported an individual drinking and sitting outside a restaurant. The individual was gone upon arrival.

CPR: Emergency services responded to a report of a male unconscious and not breathing. Upon arrival, the male was awake, breathing, and confused. Medical personnel took over.

Intoxicated Person: A report of an intoxicated male outside a restaurant, being belligerent towards customers. Law enforcement contacted the individual, who was visibly intoxicated and had alcoholic beverages. The individual was compliant and agreed to leave. The reporting person stated they would want the individual trespassed if they returned but did not want enforcement action at that time.

Suspicious Vehicle: A report of a vehicle parked near a senior center with trash around it. It was identified as an RV for which a case had already been started. Attempts to contact the occupants to address the mess were unsuccessful.

Emotionally Disturbed

Person: A person’s grandmother called, stating the person needed to be taken to a psychiatric facility due to crying and being off medication. The person appeared stable but discussed suicide without a plan. The Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) was called and cleared law enforcement to leave, as there was no probable cause for a protective hold.

Driving: A driving complaint regarding a silver vehicle that had passed unsafely, nearly causing a head-on crash. The vehicle was located, and the registered owner was found to have a suspended license. The driver, who appeared to be the registered owner, admitted to passing but denied an oncoming semi. No impairment was

noted. The driver was cited for driving while suspended (violation) and warned for failing to carry/present a license.

Citizen Contact: A caller reported a fundraising event with a young juvenile (approximately 2 years old) running into and out of traffic. Law enforcement observed the juvenile being closely monitored by an adult and staying out of the road. No contact was made.

Arrest: An individual was stopped for offensive littering after being observed throwing a water bottle and walking away. The individual also had an open container and was visibly intoxicated. It was discovered the individual had a no intoxicating substance clause on their post-prison supervision. The individual was lodged at a detention facility and charged with parole violation.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, Sept. 17

At 7:46 a.m., a report of a motorist that was on Riddle Road and attempted to turn east onto Hoffman Road. However the driver took the turn too fast, the brakes locked up, and the vehicle crashed into the pole. The motorist then drove off.

At 8 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance on Church Street. A male subject was told to leave by a female subject. The female went into a seizure and started screaming. The male grabbed her mouth and pressed hard to silence her, causing her lip to bleed and swell. He then took her phone, preventing her from calling 911 and ultimately hid her phone from her. Neighbors called the police due to hearing the fight. The male subject was tracked down to his residence where he was arrested for and charged with assault 4 (domestic), menacing, interfering with making a report and coercion. He was also cited for driving while suspended - violation.

At 8:35 a.m., a deputy checked out a vehicle pulled over. The driver had pulled over in a safe location off the roadway after working nights because he was feeling sleepy and felt it was safer to take a quick nap.

At 9:33 a.m., the owner of Dallas Glass on 50th Avenue reported the business’s mini fridge, valued between $200$300, had been stolen. A transient’s vehicle was seen on security camera recording and is being investigated.

At 12:09 p.m., a resident on Corvallis Road reported within the last couple months somebody had possibly used a pry bar to break into his shop and shed on the property. He said he did not have a current list of items potentially stolen yet.

At 9:44 p.m., a deputy investigated a report of a hurt deer on Zena Road. The deputy found the deer, saw the rear legs were not working and dispatched the deer.

Thursday, Sept. 18

At 12:22 a.m., a motorist on Kings Valley Highway was stopped for an unsignaled turn and many equipment violations. The driver was cited for driving while suspended - violation and for driving uninsured. The driver also received a written warning for some of the equipment violations. The plates from the tow vehicle were seized because they were not the correct plates assigned to it.

At 3:15 a.m., a deputy came upon a motorist asleep in his vehicle in a parking lot on Salem Dallas Highway. The driver said he had talked with a gas station worker and they told him he would be

because he was feeling sleepy and felt it was safer to take a quick nap.

At 9:33 a.m., the owner of Dallas Glass on 50th Avenue reported the business’s mini fridge, valued between $200$300, had been stolen. A transient’s vehicle was seen on security camera recording and is being investigated.

At 12:09 p.m., a resident on Corvallis Road reported within the last couple months somebody had possibly used a pry bar to break into his shop and shed on the property. He said he did not have a current

list of items potentially stolen yet.

At 9:44 p.m., a deputy investigated a report of a hurt deer on Zena Road. The deputy found the deer, saw the rear legs were not working and dispatched the deer.

Thursday, Sept. 18

At 12:22 a.m., a motorist on Kings Valley Highway was stopped for an unsignaled turn and many equipment violations. The driver was cited for driving while suspended - violation and for driving uninsured. The driver also received a written warning for some of the equipment violations. The plates from the tow vehicle were seized because they were not the correct plates assigned to it.

Road, in Dallas. Find out who makes the best soup around. Bring non-perishable food items & cash to vote for your favorite soup, and for raffle entries! Soup samples are free. All donations will go directly to the Dallas Food Bank.

4-H hosts Cloverbud Workshop Oct. 20

At 3:15 a.m., a deputy came upon a motorist asleep in his vehicle in a parking lot on Salem Dallas Highway. The driver said he had talked with a gas station worker and they told him he would be okay if he slept in the parking lot.

At 4:27 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 81 mph in a 55-mph zone.

At 7:36 a.m., a male subject wanted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was found driving on Pioneer Road. He was arrested and charged with burglar 1 and criminal mischief 2. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 8:49 a.m., a female subject reported seeing a herd of elk (mostly cows and calfs) in the park and ride near Falls

The Oregon 4-H Polk County hosts a Cloverbud Workshop from 5-6 p.m. Oct. 20 at 289 E Ellendale Ave., in Dallas. Youth ages 5-8 will get to learn how to draw amazing animals and shapes using a fun shadow technique. It is free to enrolled 4-H members and $5 for non-enrolled youth. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3VmI6K8

Senior Center hosts a Soup & Pie Sale Oct. 23 The Friends of the Monmouth Senior Center

City Rd/ 223. She thought the were being bred somewhere and had gotten loose. A deputy explained elk were herd animals and will move on their own.

At 9:37 a.m., a report of a female in the middle of Highland Drive on an electric wheelchair. A deputy arrived on scene and was unable to locate the subject.

At 11:50 a.m., a report of an alarm at the fairgrounds main building. Deputies checked the main building, the dog shelter and the museum. The museum employees set off the alarm but were okay.

At 12:33 p.m., a report of a male trespassing on complainants property on Wallas Road and tried to open

hosts a Soup & Pie Sale from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at 191 Warren St. S., in Monmouth. Join them for the most delicious fundraiser. Soup and Pie is available in-person and to-go. Soup is $5, pie is $5 per slice or $15 for a whole pie.

4-H Polk County hosts Self Defence Workshop Oct. 25 The Oregon 4-H Polk County offers a Self Defence Workshop from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the West Salem

complainant’s door. A deputy searched the last location the complainant saw the male but was unable to locate the subject.

At 12:42 p.m.,a report of a two vehicle rear end crash with possible injury on Kings Valley Highway. One of the drivers was transported to West Valley Hospital for evaluation. OSP arrived and took over the crash investigation.

At 4:21 p.m., a report of a single vehicle, non blocking crash on Dejong Road.

At 6:29 p.m., a deputy hung out at the Pedee School while their community event went on.

At 10:14 p.m., a report of a vehicle intentionally crashing into a resident’s barn on Mistletoe Road. A

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deputy detained the driver, Candelario “Larry” Gonzalez. He had not intentionally caused damage but did recklessly damage the comp’s barn, propane tank, and a water spigot as he tried to get his car turned around. He was unable to explain why he was there or how he had gotten his car stuck between the propane tank and the barn. He was arrested, charged with criminal mischief 2 and criminal trespass 2 and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Friday, Sept. 19

At 1:16 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle on Wallace Road for speeding. The motorcyclist was able to elude pursuit.

Mid-Valley Community Arts hosts kids Halloween party Oct. 30

GLOW-A-WEEN Kid Party, hosted by Mid-Valley Community Arts and Valerie Robyn

DDA Fall Clean up is Oct. 25 The Downtown Dallas Association’s Fall Clean up is from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 25. Meet at 184 SE Oak St. to help rake, do some trash pickup and freshen up some scarecrows.

Hear What Your Neighbors Are Saying!

“My dad has called Heron Pointe home for nearly two years. He enjoys a comfortable, wellkept environment and the independence that comes with small-town living, something that’s very important to him.

The staff is not only caring, but they also bring fun and warmth to everyday life. The activities are engaging, creative, and truly bring people together. He’s made several good friends, which has made such a positive difference for him. Best of all, being close to family means we can visit often, and we always feel welcome when we do. We are so grateful to have found a place where he feels happy, supported, and truly at home.”

- Patti D. Resident Family

“I’ve lived in Monmouth for over 80 years, and I remember watching Heron Pointe being built. When it came time to leave my home, I was nervous, but moving here turned out to be the best decision. I was so excited to recognize familiar faces from growing up in the area, and I’ve made so many new friends since I moved in. It truly feels like home.”

- Wanda K., Resident

“I enjoy living at Heron Pointe Senior Living and especially love the central location, being close to my family and within walking distance to Bi-Mart is a big plus.

The staff is wonderful, very nice and always accommodating.”

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