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Dallas DMV manning shortages continue Improvements planned to streamline services By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

While Oregon’s Department of Motor Vehicles has plans in motion to improve services at their offices statewide for 2024, other problems from 2023 have carried over into the new year. Most notably, staffing levels. Already, the Dallas DMV had to close Jan. 9 due to insufficient staffing. Michelle Godfrey, mid-Willamette Valley DMV public information officer, said that happened nine times in 2023. She added the staffing shortage extends to DMV offices throughout the region. “On a daily basis, DMV must shift staff among offices to cover absences,

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Rick’s Place nears Open Road goes global with new name, brand its end Transportation company expands presence in Dallas after 30year run By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Dallas based transportation business Open Road By LANCE MASTERSON unveiled its refreshed brand For The Itemizer-Observer identity and new name on Jan. 4, OpenRoad Global. A landmark business is closing its doors after almost Mark Weisensee, CEO, and wife Liz Weinsensee, 30 years in downtown Corporate Secretary/Banking Monmouth. Rick’s Place will no longer Administrator, celebrated the be quenching thirst, satisfying announcement at their Dallas appetites and hosting morning headquarters before about 75 employees inside the foyer of chats come the end of the the newly expanded building, month. The coffee shop “has been while another 200 watched via livestream. a fixture on Main Street for “OpenRoad has gone 29 years and 11 months, through a great transformation and the warm smiles, great over the years. Our services beverages and sandwiches are complete, our operating (from owner Rick Gydesen) model is in place, our technolwill be sorely missed,” ogy is top-of-the-line, and our said Miriam Haugen, vice culture is powerful. The work we’ve done up to this point has positioned our business See RICK’S, page A7 to reach new heights in the

coming years,” said Mark. “Our refreshed brand is so much more than just a facelift. It speaks to the decades of drive, grit, and determination that have led us to our strong position in the industry, and it also signals the exciting and bright future each of us is working so diligently toward.” This news comes in the wake of many recent initiatives and accomplishments of the company, including: - Ranking No. 5 on The Oregonian’s List of Top Midsize Employers of 2023 - Appearing on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth time – ranking No. 2835 with a three-year revenue growth of 188%. - Celebrating 20 years of growth and expanded services worldwide in June 2024. “It struck us that our name Open Road Transportation

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Dallas Library hosts free showing of movie “Best in Show” The Dallas Library hosts a free movie night for adults, featuring “Best in Show,” Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. This classic mockumentary follows five

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Pedersen commits to stay as CHS principal Superintendent Jennifer Kubista gathered with Central High School staff during their weekly meeting on Jan. 10, to announce that Dale Pedersen had accepted a permanent appointment as principal. Pedersen started with the high school in September as an interim. He said as he spent time with students and staff, he came to the determination that he would like to stay on for a few years to help lay the foundation to move CHS from “good” to “great.” “I knew when I retired from my previous position that I still had gas in the

tank, and wanted to continue the work,” Pedersen said. “As I’ve gone through the first part of the year, there are some things that have dawned on me, that there are things I can help with in this building.” As an example, Pedersen said he is eager to help continue the work to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students. “If kids don’t feel safe, or don’t feel welcome, they aren’t going to learn at high levels,” Pedersen said. “And we’re talking all kids, not just some kids. It’s why I do what

I do, and some students have mentioned to me, they don’t feel safe and/or they don’t feel welcomed, so it’s difficult for them to learn.” Pedersen has worked in Salem-Keizer and Mt. Angel school districts before coming to Central. While working at McKay High School, he focused on creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Kubista said Pedersen has shown a commitment to the work that needs to be done to support students. “It’s wonderful to have a veteran principal at the high

school,” she said. “His continued leadership will provide the high school community – students, staff, and families – with stability.” Pedersen said students have shared with him that they want stability in leadership at the high school. “They want some consistency, and I know I can provide that,” he said. “I don’t want to be another administrator who comes in and then leaves. I want to be the consistency that our students and our staff deserve.”

Polk County 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 Alliance Church — 775 E. Ellendale, Dallas, 503-623-2265, email dacoffice@dallasalliance.org; hours 9am to 3pm, Tu - Th, Closed for lunch 12 1pm; Lead Pastor — Gerad Neely, Youth/Children’s Director — Miriam Lawson; Every Sunday classes for all ages at 9:15am, Morning Worship at 9:00am-10:30am., (Nursery provided for self-serve use during those times); Tuesdays: Youth Night 7:00pm in Ediger Hall and All church Prayer 7pm in Sanctuary; Wednesdays: Adult Prayer Meeting 1:00pm. Call for info on other ministries. Web: dallasalliance.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 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 503-6233778. 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. Lead Pastor David Curtis, 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 Les Jones, Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 9:30 am, Worship Service 11 am Study and Prayer Wednesday 7pm Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to noon 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 Web site is: stthomasdallasor.org or look us up on Facebook. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of our congregation on Sundays for the 10:00AM service or find us live on Facebook. Share coffee hour with us after service. Please feel free to call the church office at 503-623-8522 and your call will be returned. Our services for the next 2 weeks: January 7- Morning Prayer 10:00AM January 14- Fr. Tony Petrotta 10:00AM Holy Eucharist May God Bless you and your families this coming month Trinity Lutheran Church — 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas. All are welcome! Adult Bible Study 8:45am Sundays, Worship Service 10:00am, coffee hour with treats after service. Nursery available for parents to use. Play area for small children in sanctuary during worship service. Youth Group HS/MS 11:30am Sundays. Bible Study Wednesdays 1:00pm. Contact us at 503-623-2233 or at questionsdallastlc@gmail. com. Online at, dallastlc.org and streamed on Youtube @trinitylutheranchurch6821. Check it out! Office open M-F 10:00am-2:00pm. 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. Inperson Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Go to the website at: umcdallas.wixsite. com/dallas-umc for additional information. Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) — 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Lead Pastor: Chris Barker; Youth: Johnny Rodriguez; 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 Sundays10 am 155 C St, Independence OR 97351 . 503-551-9516 or visit us at www.ctkindependence.com. Cornerstone Church of God — 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503838-5119. 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: 6:45pm8:15pm. 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. Cultivate Community Church — We exist to cultivate a community of people who love Jesus, each other, and our cities, joining God in the renewal of all things. We meet at 655 S. Pacific Hwy (Hwy 99), Monmouth. Just south of Bi-Mart. Our Sunday service is at 10:00am. Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesdays at 7pm. Missional Community groups meet in homes throughout the week. Call the church at 503838-1369. Come join us! 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.CC 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.

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Pentacle Theatre opens 70th season with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Pentacle Theatre opens its 70th anniversary season with Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” running through Feb. 3. “Brighton Beach Memoirs is one of Neil Simon’s best plays,” said director Jo Dodge. “It’s a wonderful way to start our new season.” Dodge, a veteran actor, director and acting teacher, has a special relationship with two of the plays in Simon’s autobiographical trilogy. “I played Kate, the mother, in Pentacle’s 1988 production of ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ and again in 1990’s ‘Broadway Bound.’ And because I was in those shows, I never saw them,” Dodge said. “Now being, a director, it’s a whole new experience.” Dodge said “Brighton Beach Memoirs” is Neil Simon’s love letter to his

youth in 1937 Brooklyn, where his family feels the lingering economic pain of the Great Depression and faces the growing threat of a world war. Simon’s wit and comedy comes through as his quirky but strong family deals with their challenges, she added. The middle show in Simon’s trilogy is “Biloxi Blues” which covers his time in the army after being drafted in 1943, followed by “Broadway Bound” set in the 1940s. “Brighton Beach Memoirs” is part one of Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy — a portrait of the writer as a young teen in 1937, living with his family in a crowded, lower-middle-class Brooklyn home. Eugene Jerome, standing in for the author, is the narrator and central character. Dreaming of baseball and

girls, Eugene copes with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn, his formidable mother, his overworked father and his worldly older brother, Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style. The Pentacle production features Porter DeBacker as Eugene Morris Jerome, the teenager who loves baseball, discovers girls and narrates the story. It also includes Cameron Estes as Stanley Jerome, Eugene’s older brother; Tracy Webber as Blanche Morton, Eugene’s widowed aunt; Molly Hare as Nora Morton, Eugene’s older cousin; Lillian Hare as Laurie Morton, Eugene’s younger cousin, who has heart

problems; Beverly Freitas as Kate Jerome, Eugene’s mother and a strong Jewish matriarch; and Joe Martin as Jacob “Jack” Jerome, Eugene’s father. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Doors of the Pentacle Theatre open 45 minutes before curtain, located at 324 52nd Ave. NW, off Highway 22. Ticket prices range from $22 to $48 and are available online at www.tickets.penatacletheatre.org or by calling (503) 485-4300. Tickets are also available at the theater box office at 197 Liberty St. SE in downtown Salem and at the door the day of performances. i For more information please visit www.pentacletheatre.org or call (503) 485-4300

Breeann Flesch named WOU interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Western Oregon University appointed Breeann Flesch Ph.D., as interim dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Flesch assumed the role on Jan. 1. Flesch joined Western in 2011 and brings diverse experience to her new role. She received her doctorate in applied mathematics from the University of Colorado-Denver. She has served in a variety of leadership roles during her tenure, including mathematics department head, computer science division chair, and general education task force co-chair. “I am enthusiastic about continuing my service in this capacity. I look forward to fostering the dynamic research community on our campus, dedicated to addressing challenges and providing insights for the Oregon community and beyond,” Flesch said. “Additionally, I am excited about guiding and supporting students in graduate programs as they pursue further education and career advancement.” In 2018, she co-established and currently co-organizes the student organization FEM in STEM, along with the interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Kristin Latham-Scott, Ph.D., and Leanne Merrill, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics.

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Are you beginning 2024 a little fatter? By DR. GLENN MOLLETTE

2024 is here and congratulations – you are here to celebrate! This is the time of the year when people are making New Year’s resolutions. Typically, the most common is to lose a few pounds. I suspect you want to lose a couple of pounds. Maybe you need to lose a lot of pounds. Many of us do. From September 1 through December, 27 I gained 15 pounds. I know, that’s really bad. I wasn’t bad for four months but I had a few good spells of being bad. On September 1st, I weighed 198 pounds. Then on December 27th, I weighed 213 pounds. My trend started when I had my colonoscopy. My doctor didn’t want me to eat any salads and a number of other healthy foods in preparation for my procedure. I had some very happy meals and gained almost two pounds leading up to my test. A couple of family get togethers, a vacation, Thanksgiving and Christmas added up to 15 pounds. Let me tell you, I can tell the difference when I put my shoes on. Also, developing plantar fasciitis and a sore foot didn’t help matters either. Many Americans deal with this occasional foot issue. During flare ups it really hurts to walk. The only way I’ll be able to shed the pounds is to get real religious on my eating. We gain weight by eating too much and we lose weight when we cut back the portions and eat much less. A lot of our eating is habit. We think we have to be eating all the time. Winter months are tough because on cold dreary days and nights we hibernate in front of the TV and think we have to have food going into our mouths. Consider sane proportional eating. Eat three small meals a day. Women can typically lose weight if they keep the calories to 1200 a day. If you are active then maybe 1400. Aim for three four hundred calorie meals. Men typically can lose on

about 1700 calories a day. This gives you three meals at just under 600 per meal. Keep in mind that often, food has more calories than we think. Another option is to graze all day. A fitness trainer friend says he eats six times a day, but it’s only about 300 calories at a time. The upside to this plan is you are always looking forward to your next little meal. If you like to eat all the time this may be your best plan. Any activity that you can employ will also help. Winter months are tough so you have to be creative. Walk in place. Clean your house. Do setups while watching television. Do some toe touches, pushups, squats and anything that will get your heart rate up. Gym memberships soar at this time of the year. If you have time to go to the gym it might help you get through the winter. Mentally, it might help you to get out of the house. I’m with you on this. My hope is to lose one pound a week. Maybe by Easter I’ll be back to where I want to be. Drop me a note at GlennMollette.com or gmollette@ aol.com and let me know how you are doing and I’ll post more later if I have been able to shed my extra pounds. Good luck!

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa’s Store, Minister’s Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states.

Letters to the editor Does your vote count?

Are you kidding? With no voter ID, all mail in ballots, machine counting of ballots, how in the world do you think your vote counts? Do you really think elections are fair? If you do, I have a bridge to sell you in Death Valley. Come on people, wake up. Let your legislators, the governor and anyone else who will listen know that we want to go back to no mail in ballots (with rare exceptions), citizens of the United States only, with voter ID being able to vote and hand counting of ballots.

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Many of us in January make resolutions. Johnny Hart, the artist of the B.C. comic strip, drew a cartoon with two ants talking: Ant One – “This year I resolve to quit gambling.” Ant Two – “You’ll never keep it.” Ant One – “You wanna bet?” able to identify whether someone Harmful addictions and undesirhas diabetes with 89% accuracy. able behaviors are hard to drop. The • Workers at an Akron, Ohio, Bible is the textbook for Christian auto wrecking company creatively resolutions. Here are several steps. stopped a potential car thief by Replace the old with the new. using a forklift to raise him, while The apostle Paul wrote, “Therefore, inside the vehicle, 20 feet into the air until (no doubt amused) police if anyone is in Christ, he is a new arrived on the scene. creation. The old has passed away; • If you make a visit to Iceland, behold, the new has come.” (II you might run across a tiny, intriCorinthians 5:17, English Standard cately designed house known as Version). an alfhol. But it wasn’t built for a Jesus called it rebirth: “…Truly, family of dolls. Rather, such structruly I say to you, unless one is born tures are created for the “hidden folk” of Icelandic folklore, creatures again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3, ESV). often invisible to humans but who are believed to lead lives similar to Author John Perkins explained ours. how he overcame his addiction: “I • Smokers with better math skills didn’t drop gambling because anyare more inclined to quit smoking. body preached against it. That kind • When Reza Baluchi, a 44-yearof push never really works over the old man from Florida, aspired to long haul. True Christian change cross the Atlantic on a visit to works more like an old oak tree in London, he didn’t take a plane or the spring, when the new life inside boat, but a floating contraption pushes off the old dead leaves that much like a giant hamster wheel! still hang on.” Unfortunately, his mode of transportation was deemed “manifestly Feed the new life. unsafe” by the Coast Guard off the The apostle Peter said, “So put coast of Georgia’s Tybee Island, and away all malice and all deceit and after a three-day standoff, Baluchi’s hypocrisy and envy and all slander. mission was aborted. Like newborn infants, long for the ••• pure spiritual milk, that by it you Thought for the Day: “What you may grow up into salvation...” (I get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by Peter 2:1-2, ESV). The food of faith is the written achieving your goals.” – Zig Ziglar word of God. Jesus rebuffed Satan

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We used to do this and the results were know by the same night or early the next morning, not three to five weeks down the road. Time for a change if we want to keep this Republic. June Stout Independence

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quoting the Psalms: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4, ESV). Accept help. It is ludicrous to imagine a newborn jumping off the birthing bed saying, “Thanks mom. I’ve got it from here!” Yet, some young believers go it alone. The author of Hebrews counseled: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (10:2425, ESV). Expect struggles. Charles L. Allen wrote, “Sometimes God puts us on our backs in order to give us a chance to look up.” The New Testament gives glimpses of the life of a man who had failure and success. Mark, sometimes called John Mark and in one passage, mentioned only by the name John, was a Jerusalem teenager, living in a home Jesus used for teaching. He is probably the person reported in an embarrassment. After Jesus was arrested and led away, “…a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body. And they seized him, but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked.” (Mark 14:51-52, ESV). Mark joined his cousin Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey. They sailed the Mediterranean to the island of Cyprus. Mark assisted them in spreading the gospel. (Acts 13:5).

Next, they traveled to another seaside village, where something happened. Mark ran away. Perhaps the work wasn’t glamorous or maybe he was homesick. Whatever the reason, he abandoned Paul and Barnabas to return to his home in Jerusalem. When Paul planned his second missionary trip, Barnabas wanted to bring Mark again. Paul objected and “…thought it best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them… and had not gone with them to the work. And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they [Barnabas and Paul] separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and departed…”. (Acts 15: 38-40, ESV). Years passed and Mark matured. With the help of Barnabas, he became a valued missionary. Paul was in a Roman prison when he wrote to his young disciple, Timothy: “Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry”. (II Timothy 4:11, ESV). Later, this man who stumbled painfully in his first attempt, provided an enduring service to posterity by writing an account of the life of Jesus, which scholars agree was the first ever written: The Gospel According to Mark.

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NEWS BRIEFS High visibility patrols nets six DUII arrests in Indy

The Independence Police Department conducted high visibility traffic patrol during the month of December to discourage motorists from being under the influence of alcohol and drugs. This was in partnership with the Oregon Impact and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, intending to reduce the number of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) related motor vehicle deaths and injuries. Officers reported six DUII arrests in December 2023, one of which was a non-injury traffic accident. Five of the arrests had a Blood Alcohol Content average of .15%; the sixth was tested for drugs. The Independence Police Department implores motorists to never get behind the wheel while impaired. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and find another way to get to your destination, such as calling for a ride or using public transportation.

Polk County receives share of $3 million in federal public housing assistance

The Housing Authority and Urban Renewal Agency of Polk County is one of 12 agencies receiving a share of $3 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Family Self Sufficiency Program fund. These funds will be used to assist families who are struggling with housing affordability to maximize their housing assistance and connect them with training and services to ultimately help them become economically self-sufficient. The Housing Authority and Urban Renewal Agency of Polk County, based in Dallas, will receive $88,567. The FSS program allocates grants to Public Housing Authorities PHAs for supporting the salaries of FSS program coordinators. These coordinators play a crucial role in helping participating families maximize their housing assistance by connecting them with training and services aimed at enhancing economic self-sufficiency. Grants incentivize the development of community-level plans that align public and private resources, with the ultimate goal of empowering participating families to achieve economic independence and reducing dependence on welfare assistance and rental subsidies.

Dallas introduces short term rental setup guide

The city of Dallas’s Economic and Community Development Department has recently added a new guide to their list of business resources. The Short Term Rental set-up guide is an easy to understand and all-encompassing resource for Dallas homeowners who are interested in setting up a short term rental property in the Dallas city Limits. Each set-up guide contains: - A one-sided, easy to read guide to help walk short term rental owners through the process; - A copy of the conditional use permit needed for each property; and - A copy of the Transient Lodging Tax Registration form that each short term rental must complete so that the proper taxes can be collected. To download a guide, go to https://bit.ly/DallasSTRGuide and scroll to the bottom of the page. Direct questions related to the guide and application process to the Dallas Planning Department at planning@ dallasor.gov or by calling (503) 831-3571.

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

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. – Independence Library Storytime, 175 Monmouth St. • 11:30 a.m. – Mahjong, Dallas Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 6 p.m. Independence Traffic Safety Committee meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center • 7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.

Thursday, Jan. 18

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Songs, bounces and rhymes, for ages under 2, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

• 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 11 a.m. - Simple games/Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Center • 11:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Third Thursday Book Club: “Spare” by Prince Harry, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S. St. • 1 p.m. - Knitting/ Needle Craft, Monmouth Senior Center • 5 p.m. - Western Oregon University presents a showing of “Selma”, Willamette Room, Werner University Center • 5:30 p.m. - Thursday Pinball Tournaments, West Valley Taphouse, 957 Main St., Dallas • 6 p.m. - Movie Night for Adults: “Best in Show,” Dallas Library, 950 Main St. • 6 p.m. Independence Parks & Recreation Board meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 6:30 p.m. Monmouth Arts & Culture Commission meeting, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St. • 6:30 p.m. Monmouth Tree Advisory Board meeting, Monmouth Power & Light, 780 Ecols St. S

Friday, Jan. 19

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

Fun, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Art Workshop, Dallas Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl/Bingo, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Movie Matinee: “Cool Runnings,” Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. – Six handed Pinochle/Art Workshop, Dallas Area Senior Center • 5 p.m. - Teen Improv Night, for grades 7-12, Dallas Library, 950 Main St. • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Billy & The Rockets, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence • 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.

Saturday, Jan. 20

• 2 p.m. - Live Music: Mitch Lies Solo, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Myrtle Brown & Executive Groove, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

Sunday, Jan. 21

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

Monday, Jan. 22 • 8 a.m. - Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Marketing Mondays – 2024 Marketing Trends, Independence City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. - Cards/ Games, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - ASL Class/ Hand & Foot clinic, Monmouth Senior Center

• 1 p.m, - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Center • 4 p.m. - Dallas Public Administration Committee meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St. • 4 p.m. - Dallas Public Works Committee meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St. • 5 p.m. - Independence Library Board meeting, 175 Monmouth St. • 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Center

• 5 p.m. - Central Talmadge Plan – Community Event, Independence City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 6 p.m. - Monmouth Historic Commission meeting, Monmouth Power & Light, 780 Ecols St. S. • 6:30 p.m. Independence City Council meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

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

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners Work Session, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 950 Main St., Dallas • 10 a.m. - Tiny Art Show, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S. St. • 10:30 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. - Family Storytime, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Support Group, Dallas Area Senior Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Pinochle/ Ponytail, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Senior Advisory Board meeting, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St. • 1:30 p.m. - Bunco, Dallas Area Senior Center • 4 p.m. - Kids STEAM Event, for ages 7-12, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Community Briefs IDA hosts Walk of Hearts Fundraiser

The Independence Downtown Association presents the Walk of Hearts Fundraiser. Express your sentiment on a bright red heart with a personal message. Each heart will be hung on the lamp posts in downtown Independence. One side for $35, or both sides for $60. Your creative expression helps the Downtown Association provide the summer flower baskets for downtown. Deadline is Jan. 26. To sign up, go to www. downtownindependence.com/ hearts.

Wetzel Estate hosts Paint and Sip party Jan. 20

The Wetzel Estate Winery hosts Paint and Sip with Artistic Chaos by Debbie on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. The subject painted will be a sled with a winter deer. It comes with a complimentary glass of wine, Registration is $55 per person. Learn more at www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100091669752386.

Monmouth, Independence host Marketing Mondays class Jan. 22

The city of Monmouth presents its first class of the new year, Marketing Mondays, concentrating on marketing trends of 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Independence Civic Center, 555 Main St. Visit www.ci.independence. or.us/marketing-mondays for more information.

Monmouth Library hosts tiny art show

The Monmouth Public Library hosts a Tiny Art Show exhibit from Jan. 21-27 featuring tiny artwork created by members of the community. There will be a reception and awards party Jan. 27 from 1-2 p.m. The library is located at 168 Ecols St. For more information call (503) 828-1932.

Bowling Club hosts bingo night Jan. 23

The Dallas High School Bowling Club presents a night of bingo, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at the West Valley Taphouse, 957 Main St. A $15 buy in includes fun prizes and goes toward supporting local youth.

NRCS hosts work group meeting Jan. 26

Natural Resources Conservation Service is holding a local work group meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 at Chemeketa Eola Northwest Wine Cellar, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, West Salem. NRCS seeks input from farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies, agriculture and conservation organizations regarding natural resource conservation priorities and opportunities to invest collaboratively in Polk County. For more information, contact Morgan Neil at morgan. neil@polkswcd.com or (503) 623-9680.

Falls City hosts health services meeting

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

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

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District hosts Winter Native Plant sale

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 31 varieties of native trees and shrubs for sale. You can pre-order your plants now and pick up Feb. 2-3. Find out more at www.polkswcd.com.

MINET opens call for box murals

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

Dallas Library presents Winter Reading Program

The Dallas Public Library is sponsoring a Winter Reading Program. All ages can participate. Sign up at www.dallasoregon.beanstack. com or download the beanstack app. Log reading time, write book reviews and enter raffles all online. This program supports lifelong learning and a love of reading for everyone. The program runs from Jan. 1 through Feb. 16. Beat the

winter blues and enjoy some reading time with this great program.

Brockway Memorial Golf Tourney returns Feb. 3

The 21st Annual Brockway Memorial (Open) Golf Tournament is Feb. 3 at Cross Creek Golf Course. The event will be a two-person scramble format over 18 holes with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Entry for the tournament is $70 and includes green fees, hole prizes, gross/net prizes, and snacks. A player does not need a handicap in order to compete in this tournament, and the field is open to both men and women and mixed teams. The tournament is dedicated to the memory of Marius “Brock” Brockway who passed away in 2013. A portion of the entry fees and pay ball will be donated to

an organization or foundation that is researching cures and cares for cancer patients. The deadline for sign up is Jan. 26 and is limited to the first 120 paid players. For further information and/or an application visit or call the pro-shop at 503-623-6666. Information is also available on the Cross Creek Facebook page as well as the Cross Creek web site www.crosscreekgc.com.

7th Annual Winter Coat Drive returns to Independence

The Greenwood Group presents the 7th Annual Winter Coat Drive through the winter season that benefits the Ella Curran Food Bank. Donation boxes are available at EXP Realty Office, 163 D St., in Independence, and at the city of Independence Civic Center, 555 Main St.

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Alabama, due to ongoing health issues. In the early 1960s the family relocated to Dallas, Oregon, where Judy attended Dallas High School graduating in 1975. Judy was a long-time Dallas resident moving out of state in 2019. Judy worked for many years as a cook with Polk County Jail Food Services in Dallas and worked at the Dallas Wal-Mart as a salesclerk. Judy enjoyed trips to the Oregon Coast. Judy enjoyed embellishing and personalizing plain headbands by attaching floral and seasonal decorations onto them. Judy is survived by her granddaughter, Loretta, and preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Samantha “Sammy” Thorp Wagner.

remained friends over the years. After his retirement from Woolworth, Ray created a successful independent sales business with clients throughout Washington, the Pacific Northwest, California and Mexico. He took pride in his business and the relationships he built along the way. In 1988, Ray began to spend special time with longtime friend, Leila Bizzell. Their relationship blossomed and on July 2, 1988, they married in Monmouth, Oregon. It was then that Ray gained another daughter, Rachel. Ray and Leila lived on several acres of beautiful property in Dallas, Oregon. He could be seen often on his beloved tractor mowing across the wide spaces. Together they would bask in the amazing sunsets and the wonder of snow blanketing the land. Ray’s most cherished part of his life was his family. He was devoted to providing care and advocacy for his loving wife Leila later in life. He is an adored father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Ray is proceeded in death by his wife Leila of 35 years, his parents Carl and Frances Wuitschick, and brothers John and Richard Wuitschick. He is survived by his children Sharon Sanchez (Keno) of Fresno, California, Rachel Bush of McMinnville, Oregon, Shannon Biteng (Mike) of Salem, Oregon, and Raymond R. Wuitschick Jr. of Albany, Oregon; sister Delores Cleman (Braxton) of Oroville, Washington, and brother Steve Wuitschick of Spokane, Washington. Ray also deeply loved his nine grandchildren, Adrianna, Mathew and Jonathan Sanchez, Taylor Wuitschick, Korrina and Olivia Drobish, Audrey Bush and Jackson and Eli Biteng. He had many nieces and nephews who all had a special place in his heart. Services will be held Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas, Oregon. A burial ceremony with full honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests tribute donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

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He is survived by his wife Linda; sons Jim (Julie) and John (Amy); stepdaughters Judy (Austin) Peden, Tina (Gary) Trenholm, and Heather (Chris Danne) Robertson; niece Heidi (Thomas) Henniger; nephew Darren (Amelia) Gaspary; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim was born June 30, 1935, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, to James and Jeffrey Thomas Marguerite (Kiess) Williams. Biester He grew up in Pennsylvania Oct. 16, 1964 - Jan. 4, 2024 and upstate New York, It is with great sadness that graduating from high school we announce the passing of in Vestal, New York, and Jeffrey Thomas Biester, who Syracuse University with left us on Jan. 4, 2024, at the a degree in Pulp and Paper age of 59. Technology. He had a very Born on Oct. 16, 1964, successful career in the paper Jeffrey’s life was marked by manufacturing industry, his remarkable spirit and an mostly with Boise Cascade at unending zest for life. A lover seven western and midwestern of the outdoors, Jeffrey found mills. His last position was peace and joy in fishing and Mill Manager at the Wallula camping, often surrounded Paper Mill. by the beauty of nature. His Together with his previous love for traveling took him to wife Jean (Payne), they raised many places, creating memothree sons as they lived and ries that will be cherished by moved around the country. those who knew him. Most memorable was the Above all, his greatest pleatime spent in International sure came from spending time Falls, Minnesota, and across with his friends and family, the border in Fort. Francis, sharing in the joys and chalOntario, as well as Wallula, lenges of life together. Known Washington. for his dry sense of humor, Jim was an ardent hunter, Raymond Ralph Jeffrey had a unique ability fisherman, photographer and Wuitschick Sr to lighten the mood, bringing traveler. He had an uncanny Jul. 21, 1932 - Dec. 30, 2023 laughter and smiles to everyability to anticipate what Raymond Ralph Wuitschick one around him. His presence deer, elk, salmon, walleyes Sr. left this world to be with was a source of comfort and and crappies would do before joy, and his witty remarks will our heavenly Father on Dec. they did. The animated chats 30, 2023. be remembered fondly. around the annual Idaho hunt Ray was born July 21, Jeffrey leaves behind a campfire were full of stories 1932, in Selfridge, North loving family who will miss of the past and concocted Dakota, to parents Carl and him dearly, including his plans for the next day. wife, Sandra; his five children Frances (Feist) Wuitschick. A voracious tinkerer in Jessica, Bryan, Brittany, Seth, The family relocated to retirement, Jim woke up each Yakima, Washington, in 1936 and Jeffrey (JJ); eight grandmorning with a design or to make a better life during children; his two small dogs, improvement project to tackle. the Great Depression. Ray who were his faithful comHe was a patient teacher, panions; as well as numerous, attended St. Paul Catholic always willing to help others School and graduated from close friends who were like with their projects, especially Marquette High School in family to him. if skills were learned along 1950. His life was a testament the way. Jim thrived on In 1951 Ray joined the to the power of love, family, robust, predictable solutions, Air Force and friendship. A celebration yet easily adapted as condiand was of Jeffrey’s life will be orgations changed. trained as nized, with details to be proJim loved to travel. a surgical vided later. This gathering will Together with his wife, Linda, technician. He was proud to be an opportunity for friends he traveled across the United serve his country as an airman and family to come together, States and through western first class. He had many intershare stories, and honor Canada to Alaska in their esting stories he shared about the memory of a man who motorhome. For 13 years he his experiences. He was honbrought so much happiness was a “snowbird” traveling to to those around him. Jeffrey’s orably discharged in 1953. their home in North Ranch, One of Ray’s greatest paslife was a journey filled with Arizona, for the winter and love, laughter, and adventure. sions that developed during Washington or Oregon in As we say goodbye, we carry high school was the game of the summer. His favorite trip golf. He would compete at the forward the light he brought was to Tanzania, Africa, in state level and go on to caddy into our lives, ensuring that 2019. There he photographed his legacy continues to inspire and manage a pro-golf shop, hundreds of animals while on where he was widely loved us. a safari in the Serengeti. He by patrons. Ray had a love for also cruised to New Zealand, fishing and the outdoors. He Australia, around the southern taught his younger brother and tip of South America, several nephews to fish and together destinations in the Caribbean, they caused mischief. Ray through the Panama Canal, passed along his knowledge Iceland to London, River of both golf and fishing to his Cruise from Budapest to son, creating many special Amsterdam, Alaska, Hawaii memories. and Baja Mexico. Following in the steps He is preceded in death by of his big brothers John his parents, sisters Donna and and Rich, Ray joined the Margaret (Gerald) Gaspary, Woolworth company and son Jeffrey, niece Heather managed stores in Bremerton, wwwBollmansTributeCen- (Gaspary) Olson, and grandWashington, Tillamook, ter.com children Valerie Williams and Judy Slater Oregon, Roseburg, Oregon, Matthew Emigh. Nov. 2, 1957 – Jan. 2, 2023 and his last store in Las James Thomas A celebration of life is Judy was born on Nov. 2, Vegas, Nevada. It was here (Jim) Williams planned for 11 a.m. on 1957 in Stockton, California, that he met Lynne Carroll, Jun. 30, 1935 - Dec. 27, 2023 Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at to Mark Leroy “Buck” Slater who he would marry, welJames Thomas (Jim) Bollman’s Tribute Center, 287 and Lucy Mae (McGuire) coming Sharon, Shannon and Williams, 88, passed away of SW Washington St., Dallas, Slater. Judy passed away Raymond Jr. They would cardiac complications Dec. 27, OR. on Jan. 2, 2024, in Athens, later part ways; however, they 2023, in Salem, Oregon.

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Gary E. Ploub Feb. 13, 1949 – Dec. 14, 2023

Gary was born in the old Dallas hospital Feb. 13, 1949, to Edward “Francis” Ploub and Anita Hallowell Ploub. He passed away Dec. 14, 2023, in Chapala, Mexico. Gary was raised in Independence, spending his early years peddling papers, moving irrigation pipe and working at Mountain Fir. He graduated from Central High in 1967. He was a builder and carpenter by trade. He joined the Navy during the Vietnam era and served on the USS Sangri La. Gary lived in Oakridge, Oregon for 40 years up on High Prairie, a place he loved dearly, and which he said he would never leave. In January of 2023, he had a change of heart and moved to Chapala, Mexico, for warmer weather, better health and that view of Lake Chapala. Paradise! His neighbor Floyd hated to see him go as they had become the “brewmasters” of Huckleberry and good friends. He was an old hippie at heart, “master gardener”, loved old coins, fishing, hunting, riding his Harley and truly lived on his own terms, living life to the fullest. He commented that he was pretty much the last one on the bench of his old buddies. Passing on his best friend “Fleabag’s” birthday seemed appropriate… Time to party!!! Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his girlfriend of 20 years, Debby Dorfler, a month earlier. He is survived by his sons Joshua “Leaf” (Roseburg) and Tyler (Oklahoma City); sisters Linda Ploub Waldner (Keizer) and Debbie Ploub (Salem); four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A heartfelt thanks to Gary Snair and Tina for looking after him the last weeks of his life in Chapala.

June E Stevenson April 25, 1941 – Jan. 1, 2024

June E Stevenson died Jan. 1, 2024

Richard Scott Jan. 19, 1933 – Jul. 30, 2023

Richard’s family invites his friends to gather in his memory on Saturday January 20, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Dye House at Willamette Heritage Center (Mission Mill Museum), 1313 Mill St SE, Salem.

would conceive? Jesus, Luke, Gabriel, Mark • 3. From Numbers 27, who became Moses’ successor as leader of Israel? Aaron, Abraham, Elisha, Joshua • 4. How many times is the phrase “holy ground” mentioned in the Bible (KJV)? 2, 24, 37, 64 • 5. From Mark 11, who did Jesus cast out of the Temple? Armies of Satan, Harlots, Money changers, Lepers • 6. What king saw the “handwriting on the wall”? Darius, Belshazzar, Daniel, Solomon

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Dallas Police Department Thursday, Jan. 4

• At 2:34 a.m., a report of a child being pulled in a wagon and screaming on Hayter Street. A responding officer was unable to locate anyone. • At 9:12 a.m., a report of a female juvenile who sliced a $300 Christmas inflatable and stole a lawn flag from the Shabby Barn on Ash Street. The flag was returned. • At 9:39 a.m., Rochell Wood was detained on Main Street for an unentered warrant. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office took her into custody. • At 9:42 a.m., Brad Blair was arrested on Dogwood Court and charged with forgery I, burglary I, aggravated theft I and criminal conspiracy. He was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 1:02 a.m., Kyle Esquiro was arrested on Jefferson Street on an outstanding felony warrant and lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 1:29 p.m., a report of log truck that died in the roadway on Ellendale Avenue. Officers assisted with diverting traffic until mechanic arrived to pull truck out of roadway. • At 1:55 p.m., a citizen reported finding $140 at an ATM machine on Kings Valley Highway. • At 3:02 p.m., a report of an open door and four loose dogs on Hillcrest Drive. An officer found the open door and loose dogs and contacted the homeowner. The officer walked the dogs home. The homeowner’s son was home and didn’t realize their big dog let the gang out for a walk.

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president, Monmouth Business Association. This is the second longtime Monmouth business to be closed since summer. Haugens Galleri and Portrait Studio, a Main Street mainstay for 45 years, is the other one. Miriam and Neil Haugen moved their studio to a different site. Rick’s Place is forging a similar path, as it will continue to cater events, such as the monthly Polk County Flea Market at the fairgrounds. But there won’t be a brick-andmortar locale. Ray Lindley owns University Barber Shop, which is next door to Rick’s Place. He said Gydesen’s compassion for others and commitment to community will be missed. “I’ve been here for 28 years and Rick’s been here for 30 years. He’s been a great neighbor,” Lindley said. “I had a real tough last year in this community, and he came to my rescue. He helps others as well. He’s like, if you’re hungry, come in, I’ll feed you. So I thought, you know, that’s why we’re going to start a little GoFundMe account for Rick and (wife) Mary; it’s called a farewell appreciation fund.” The goal is to raise at least $2,000. “We’re just trying to raise a little bit of funds so where (they) might have a little time to gather their thoughts (given) what just happened,

• At 3:12 p.m., bicyclist on Hankel Street reported a juvenile driver almost hit him while speeding. Officers eventually found the vehicle and initiated a stop. An officer spoke to the juvenile about his driving behavior and warned him for failure to carry and present. • At 3:44 p.m., a report of a minor crash on Ellendale Avenue where one older lady backed into another. An officer facilitated in the exchange of information. • At 5:27 p.m., Angela Weiser was arrested on Ellendale Avenue for aggravated theft I, ID theft I, criminal conspiracy and forgery I. She was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 9:17 p.m., a juvenile on Brandvold Drive was cited for minor in possession of marijuana.

Friday, Jan. 5

• At 8:23 a.m., Kyle Casey was arrested on Lyle Street on an outstanding failure to appear warrant out of Polk County. • At 9:35 a.m., a resident on Settler Street reported his tires had been slashed sometime overnight. There was no suspect information or camera footage. • At 10:21 a.m., a resident on La Creole Drive reported a couple of items were stolen from a package on her porch by unknown suspects. • At 12:05 p.m., officers responded to a verbal disturbance on La Creole Drive. Two subjects were formally trespassed from the building. • At 1:40 p.m., a resident on Ellendale Avenue reported criminal mischief of a cut cable line to her home and the theft of a camera. • At 2:09 p.m., a complaint about a male subject revving his engine and his speed around school zones. He was contacted at his residence on Ellendale Avenue and spoken to regarding driving behavior. • At 8:40 p.m., Dylan Gates was arrested on Greenwood Road and charged with theft I and burglary II. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

you know,” Lindley said. “He wasn’t really planning on quitting this soon, just circumstances beyond his control.” The decision to close was a difficult one for the Gydesens. They wanted to keep Rick’s Place open at least another year. But rising operational costs, increased competition from other restaurants, and declining student enrollment at Western Oregon forced their hand. Not that they haven’t tried to counter these challenges. For example, Rick’s Place once featured longer hours designed to draw in a later crowd. But that proved counterproductive. Ten years ago they stopped hiring employees, thus eliminating one expenditure altogether, and thereby making theirs a true mom-and-pop operation. “So it was just Mary and me” Rick said, “and if we couldn’t meet the needs of the people, we just explained to them that there are just the two of us. If you can’t wait for your order or whatever, we hope to see you next time. But we’ve never had to do that.” The Gydesens’ business ties to the area date back 33 years. They owned the Independence Coffee Company from 199197. Then purchased Coffee Escape in Monmouth in 1995. There was a two-year overlap when they owned coffee shops in both cities. Under their ownership, the newly christened Rick’s Place “became the place to go in Monmouth. And since the good old days of March of ’95, we’ve seen more than 10 coffee shops come and go in

Saturday, Jan. 6

• At 1:45 a.m., Kymberlee Whitney was arrested on Hayter Street on an outstanding Dallas Municipal warrant. • At 12:55 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue in Dallas reported seeing a male on the ground in the road and thought it was auto vs pedestrian situation. Police discovered an elderly male who had tipped over in his power chair. • At 9:02 p.m., a report of a resident on La Creole Drive who fell out of his spa and injured his ankle.

Sunday, Jan. 7

• At 1:03 p.m., a report of a male subject walking on Greenlee Street, talking to himself. Police were unable to locate any subjects matching the description. • At 2:26 p.m., a resident on Main Street in Dallas called the bowling alley complaining about cars parking in front of his residence due to a bowling event. An officer listened to his frustration and explained it’s public property. • At 4:01 p.m., an officer responded to a domestic disturbance on Levens Street. A married couple were having a verbal argument over custody issues of their two children. The officer helped create a plan for the night to prevent more arguing. • At 8:05 p.m., a resident on Ellendale Avenue was concerned some people were trying to “get her” and break into her apartment. It was found to be a misunderstanding on her part. • At 11:03 p.m., Stormy Lupoli was arrested on Jefferson Street on an outstanding felony parole violation warrant and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Monday, Jan. 8

• At 7:56 a.m., a report of horses that got loose on Godsey Road. Responding officers discovered the owner riding the horses home. • At 2:35 p.m., a report of a male subject abusing his dogs in his car at City Park. The responding officer found the dogs appeared to be fine.

this town, and we’ve outlasted every single one of them,” Rick said, “until maybe this year.” Still, the couple’s legacy is secure. “Rick was a key person at the start of the Monmouth Merchants Association, which became the Monmouth Business Association. Without his leadership, we might not have Monmouth’s Music in the Park,” Miriam said. “In the early days, Rick was the person lining up bands for Music in the Park, when local bands played in the gazebo.” One of the bands Rick signed was the Severin Sisters. He had heard good things about their performances at Guthrie Park in Dallas. They continue to perform here each summer. An interesting side note, Rick’s Place one featured weekly music concerts. “They played every Thursday night. It was kind of a practice session for them, for their Friday, Saturday and sometimes Sunday events that they did,” Rick said of the musicians. One performer was David Metzger, later to become a famous composer, arranger and producer in Hollywood and on Broadway. He is best known for his collaborations with Disney Animation. “I don’t really have a lot of stories to tell, sadly, as it was a long time ago,” Metzger said of those early appearances. “I think it must have been in the 90’s that I played there a couple of months, once a week, as part of a jazz trio.” Metzger was on bass, Ramsey Embick was on piano

Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 17, 2024

• At 3:16 p.m., officers responded to a physical altercation on Washington Street between a male subject and his ex’s juvenile son. The subject pushed the juvenile down twice and when he went after him again, the juvenile stabbed the subject in self-defense. After being medically treated, the male subject was arrested and charged with assault IV – felony, and two counts of harassment. He was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 3:15 p.m., a motorist reported a road rage incident on Miller Avenue. The complainant drove to the police station and the other vehicle discontinued following. • At 3:40 p.m., a report of a motorist who had a diabetic related crash on Kings Valley Highway. The driver’s husband drove her to the hospital. • At 10:07 p.m., a report of six thefts by a male subject along Kings Valley Highway.

Tuesday, Jan. 9

• At 1:56 a.m., a report of the repossession of a white Nissan Versa on Uglow Avenue by Oregon Adjusters. • At 8:17 a.m., a report of a burglary from a shed on Fairview Avenue. The resident then reported everything all clear, as the wind may have blown open the shed door. • At 8:53 a.m., a resident Court Street reported the theft of a trailer hitch. • At 9:06 a.m., a motorist was cited on Maple Street for failure to stop for school bus stop sign/lights and driving uninsured. • At 4:28 p.m., a report of a two dogs found roaming in the street on Ellendale Avenue. An officer spoke to the complainant who said they would post them in the community boards. The owners were found. • At 5:08 p.m., a report of a two-vehicle, hit-and-run crash on Ellendale Avenue. • At 9:42 p.m., a motorist was cited on Levens Street for driving while suspended - violation, no insurance and failure to register.

was cited for driving while suspended – violation, no insurance, and was warned for speeding in a school zone. • At 8:41 a.m., a motorist was cited on Ellendale Avenue for failure to obey traffic signals. • At 9:04 a.m., Jana Blair was arrested on Dogwood Court on an outstanding secret indictment warrant and lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 10:13 a.m. a motorist was cited for speeding 41 mph in a 20-mph zone on Miller Street. • At 10:29 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 45 mph in a 25-mph zone on Ellendale Avenue and for driving uninsured. • At 11:37 a.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey traffic signs on Godsey Road and was warned for speeding. • At 2:19 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving uninsured and received a written warning for failure to renew registration and making an unsignaled left turn on Oak Street. • At 3:17 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 38 mph in a 20-mph zone on Miller Avenue. • At 3:32 p.m., a male subject was cited for theft 2 for shoplifting and was formally trespassed from Walmart. He was provided courtesy transport to Salem. • At 4:21 p.m., a male subject was trespassed from all school property on Maple Street and told not to contact them via phone. • At 8:33 p.m., a report of shoplifting at Walmart. • At 10:14 p.m., a resident on Walnut Avenue reported her vehicle was keyed by her neighbor.

with failure to perform duties of driver. • Marissa Castaneda, 28, a transient, was arrested Jan. 5 and charged with assault 4. • Catherine L. Masters, 68, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 7, and charged with failure to perform duties of driver. • Scott David Henry, 40, a transient, was arrested Jan. 11, and charged with trespass 2. • Jeremy Glen Fitts, 34, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 12, and charged with assault 3 and criminal mistreatment 1. • Senovio Cortez, 34, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 13 and charged with assault 4. • Benjamin Franklin Swartz Paul, 19, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 14 and charged with assault 4.

Monmouth Police Department

• At 8:23 a.m., a motorist on Washington Street

• Robin Michelle Zearfoss, 63, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 3 and charged with strangulation, assault 4 and attempted assault 4. • Cornelio Ramirez-Flores, 48, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 4, and charged

• Phillip Eugene Hill, 43, was arrested Dec. 29 and charged for restraining order violation. • Daniel Kelly Goodwin, 37, was arrested Dec. 23 on an outstanding warrant. • Patrick Portillo Jr., 18, was arrested Dec. 31 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and unlawfull possession of firearm. • Jose Santos Contreras, 30, was arrested Dec. 31 on two outstanding warrants. • Jackson Oreste Wilcoxen, 19, was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with elude, reckless driving and two counts of failure to perform duties of a driver (property ). • Kheireddine Ghazouani, 35, was arrested Jan. 3 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, failure to perform duties of a driver - property and recklessly endangering another person. • Emery Allen Roberts, 58, was arrested Jan. 6 on six outstanding warrants. • John Aaron Hoy, 32, was arrested Jan. 6 on two outstanding warrant.

and Mark Weisgram was on drums. “Mark was the guy who set up the connection at Rick’s, as I recall, and Ramsey was a smokin’ hot player who grew up in Salem, but was living in Portland at the time,” Metzger said. “About the most I remember was that it was a fun place to play, great vibe, and that we were allowed to play anything we wanted.” The trio came together after Metzger returned to Oregon from southern California. He was born and raised in Corvallis. “I was trying to meet people in Salem, to play and connect with. At that point I had no idea that my film and Broadway writing career was going to take off and be what it turned out to be,” Metzger said. “So Rick’s supplied a great venue for local musicians to play at, a very important outlet for live music.”

For 10 years, Rick and Mary were also instrumental (no pun intended) in organizing the summer concert and outdoor movies series in Independence. But first, Gydesen was a merchandiser, selling the Procter & Gamble product line. Two customers, a young couple, were former missionaries connected to the people of Vera Cruz, Mexico. “So when (the couple) came home, they opened a coffee shop. They bought a roaster from the people down there, in Vera Cruz, had it shipped up. And they’d been buying Vera Cruz region coffee from the Indians there,” said Rick. “So they were helping them by buying their coffee.” The couple asked Rick to help them find a buyer for their coffee shop. He didn’t have to look too far. He and Mary visited the shop, liked what they saw, and bought it in October 1991.

“We roasted our own coffee, like they had been. We expanded our retail efforts. We carried gift items. Mary was really good about that area,” Rick said. They closed Independence Coffee Company in 1997. “We tried to move the roaster over here to Monmouth, but codes and zones were such that we couldn’t do it in the downtown area,” Rick said. “Rather than having to rent two different facilities, we just closed the roaster.” They started buying from a local coffee entrepreneur. “We had a lot of green beans from when we were roasting. So I said, here’s what I’ve created for our blend, and he said okay. So they sampled it, tasted it, and roasted it. All he would tell me is that he tweaked it. He tweaked the roast,” Rick said. “So that’s kind of the story of how we got Rick’s place going.”

Wednesday, Jan. 10

Independence Police Department

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E xpands Open Road goes global

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in Dallas, the duo’s hometown. Mark said basing their global headquarters in Dallas was a natural fit. “It’s perfect for life, to be a part of this community. Our roots are here, both family and friends. We love our community,” he said. “If we were talking strictly where the

DMV Manning shortages continue

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pulling staff from one office to cover another,” Godfrey said. “There are times when staffing is insufficient throughout an area of the state and shifting employees is no longer possible and we must make the decision to close an office for the day. These unplanned office closures are our last choice but sometimes necessary.” The Dallas office is normally assigned four staff members, Godfrey said. But due to planned and unplanned sick leave, the office averages about three employees a day. This taxes the small facility, which features just four counters. Godfrey said the Dallas office can operate safely with three employees. However, on Jan. 9, Dallas was down to one available staff member. “Other nearby offices were also operating at minimum levels and could not

most talent is, we would have moved to Portland or a big metro area. But we’re making it work here. We’re thriving because our satellite offices grow with support from here, including HR, finance, marketing, IT. So we just need key managers at satellite offices.” Open Road has satellite offices in Los Angelos, Portland, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, North Carolina and Scottsdale. Mark said Open Road is involved in all stages of logistics, from getting an item from some warehouse in Shanghai all the way

to some farmer in Tennessee. Or, someone else may have brought it across the ocean and Open Road picks it up at the port, transporting via the road or rail. “We’re literally capable of getting something anywhere in the world,” Mark said. One of the company’s recent successes was getting through the pandemic unscathed, even coming out stronger to become one of the shipping industry’s leaders, he added. “The supply chain was stretched to its absolute limit. Countries around the world

send relief, so DMV had to online to more than 20, includclose the office for the day,” ing online renewal of licenses Godfrey explained. “The and vehicle registration, she remaining employee was explained. shifted elsewhere to help keep In 2023, the DMV impleanother office operating for mented improvements to the day.” address its infamous reputaThe Dallas DMV is tion for long lines. The DMV the 7th busiest of the nine now features a modern lobby offices in the mid-Willamette queuing system which Godfrey Valley, which includes North said streamlines how customand South Salem, Stayton, ers schedule appointments. Woodburn, Lebanon, Corvallis, Also, walk-ins can provide a Albany and McMinnville. telephone number, leave the Dallas averages about 130 cus- office, and receive a text mestomers per day. sage when it is time to return. The Dallas field office To reduce the number of offers a full range of DMV customer visits within their services, from issuing driver small buildings, the DMV in licenses and ID cards to vehi2023 also implemented Online cle title and registration, while Knowledge Testing – allowing also providing driving and them to take a knowledge vehicle records, disabled park- exam in the comfort of their ing permits and trip permits. own home, not constrained by “Vehicle registration is the business hours. most common transaction at Another way Godfrey said DMV offices and Dallas’s the DMV is addressing their transaction volumes reflect personnel shortage in 2024 is that,” Godrey said. placing self-service kiosks in She added many of their non-DMV locations across the transactions do not have to state. be done in person and can “The kiosks will offer be completed online. In the customers a secure and convepast two years, the DMV nient way to conduct several has increased the number of common transactions like transactions that can be done vehicle registration renewal

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infused the economy with a bunch of money and at the same time told everyone to stay home. So people got on the Internet and ordered stuff for their homes. It was a real consumable goods type of environment, rather than people purchasing experiences and services they were buying stuff and all that had to be shipped,” Mark explained. “Folks like us ramped up our resources to try and meet this demand, and during that, tons of money went into what we call capacity, the ability to ship more stuff, ships or trucks being on

the road. Then people went back to living and shifted from buying stuff to buying experiences and the shipping demand dropped. When that happened, all our competitors shipped less downsized and laying people off. Our volume actually went up 9% last year. We hired 55 people company wide.” The expansion is reflected in their new headquarters’ look in Dallas. Mark said the building has been expanded an additional 12,600 square feet of space to 18,000 total. “We have room, comfortably, for 100 employees. We

Many Oregon DMV fees are increased in 2024

Driver’s license or ID card, renew vehicle tags and take a driver’s test are among DMV services that saw increased fees Jan. 1. The fee increases are a result of legislation passed this year (House Bill 2100) designed to help DMV recover costs and temporarily avoid service reductions. Plate transfer, replacement plate/sticker, VIN inspection, plate manufacturing, camper/travel trailer/motorhome registration, and dealer document fees are included in the bill. Other fees, such as vehicle registration and the road usage charge, will see their fourth and final step increase Jan. 1 as part of Oregon’s historic House Bill 2017 transportation investment package. Statutory fees recovered by Oregon’s DMV have not kept pace with the actual cost to deliver services. Most DMV fee increases over the last 20 years have gone to transportation projects at the city, county, and state levels, not to DMV operating costs. The 2024 increases will help the DMV recover costs, but do not make up the gap. For instance, driving skills tests are labor-intensive to provide, and the fee is increasing from $9 to $45. Yet the DMV’s cost to provide the service is $123 per test. That gap is even more significant for commercial driving tests. “We have a structural funding problem that needs a long-term solution,” said Amy Joyce, DMV Administrator. “These fee increases will help us carry the cost burden for a while and allow us to continue to provide DMV services without much interruption. We look forward to working with our partners in the Oregon Legislature to identify long-term solutions to our funding problems. This year, resolve to try DMV2U. Save time and perhaps some money by conducting your DMV business online. “More than ever, we recommend going online for our most common transactions,” Joyce said. “We’ve added more than two dozen services in the past three years.” Customers can see what they can do online now at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. Some services, like adding the Real ID option to your license, must be done in person. Before you go to DMV, make sure you have all the documents you need and that your local office is open by visiting the office’s page at OregonDMV.com. Use the Real ID tool to determine which documents you need to bring for Real ID. If you have questions regarding your DMV transaction, please visit the DMV website or call DMV Customer Assistance at (503) 945-5000.

including stickers,” Godfrey said. “We hope to see the first kiosks rollout in a small

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024

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Lady Dragon features best, most girl wrestlers in the state

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By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Dallas High School is no stranger to wrestling success. Under Tony Olliff, the program racked up seven conference championships, three state runner ups and two state championships. Perhaps one of the school’s lesser-known achievements, at least within the general community, is once a year, Dallas High School becomes the epicenter for the state’s largest wrestling tournament – for girls. The third Lady Dragon returns Jan. 19-20. New head coach Austin Markee explained the tournament grew organically by happenstance. “The first year was lucky. We were hosting a girls’ tournament during COVID. And because of COVID combined with an ice storm, a whole bunch of schools cancelled their events and came to our tournament,” Markee said. “It went well on to be the biggest girls’ tournament in the state.” The first year saw about three dozen schools participate. This year, 43 are flocking to Dallas to participate with numbers swelling toward 600 wrestlers Markee said. He added the growth of the tournament mirrored the expansion of his own program at the middle school level before taking over high school program. “Two years ago, I had one girl. The next, 12 to 13 girls. Now, there’s 20. We’re building, building and building,” he said.

Jan. 17-23 CENTRAL HIGH

• Wednesday South Albany at Wrestlers, 6 p.m.

Thursday

• Girls Basketball at McKay, 5:30 p.m. • Boys Basketball at McKay, 7 p.m.

Friday

• Crescent Valley vs. Girls Basketball, 7 p.m.

Saturday

• Wrestlers at Tod Surmon Classic • South Albany High School, 9 a.m.

Monday

• Boys Basketball at Dallas, 7 p.m. • Dallas at Girls Basketball, 7 p.m. FILE PHOTO

Polly Olliff placed first at last year’s Lady Dragon Invitational. Dallas will be looking to improve upon its third place finish against the biggest field ever, with more than 500 participants Jan. 19-20. Dallas sent 16 girls to wrestle to a third-place finish at Redmond this past weekend. Returning to be favorites at this year’s Lady Dragon are Dallas’s top finishers Polly Olliff (1st at 105), Ivy McIntosh (2nd at 115) and Ah Pymm McDaniel (3rd at 100) who led the charge for the Dragons last year. Friday kicks off with five dual meets starting at 5:30 p.m. Then a flurry of activity commences Saturday at 9:30 a.m. as 43 schools are participating in the invitational and finals commence around 6 p.m.

Markee credits assistant coach Rick Jordan with all the Lady Dragon tournament’s success. Now in his 17th year with the Dallas program, Jordan said he’s not surprised at all at the growth of the girls only tournament. “They’re great athletes and make natural wrestlers,” Jordan said. “The state of Oregon has always done well promoting the sport at higher levels.” He said this year’s tournament will showcase some of the best girls and teams in the state, including Thurston and Hillsborough, consistently No. 2 or 3 ranked teams.

Jordan said a state finals tournament usually sports 14 weight classes with 12-person brackets. He predicts the Lady Dragon will be bigger than regional tournaments and even bigger, numbers wise, than the state finals. “We’ve had a champion at the past two, Polly last year will be looking to repeat,” Jordan said. “The goal as a program is to have 4-5 girls in the finals under the lights.” The general public is invited to attend the two-day tournament, with admission $5 for adults and $3 for students. While he organizes the event, Jordan said it wouldn’t

be possible without the hundreds of volunteers behind the scenes. “From the hospitality room that feeds the officials, the boys are off this weekend, so they work to support the girls, too, to parents working the concessions, the weigh ins, it’s quite an undertaking in of itself. It’s quite an event that we couldn’t do with just our staff. It takes the community and mat club make it happen,” Jordan said. “It will be packed but if you want to see best girls in state showcasing the sport, it will be fantastic to watch.”

Panthers rally late, but fall in OT to Spartans

Hadley Craig, a junior, understanding of what we led the Panthers’ spirited needed to do to get the job comeback bid, netting 23 of done,” said Burelson. The Central scored 15 points her team-high 25 points after girls “fought back and they in overtime, but it wasn’t intermission. battled through what we had enough as Corvallis ultimately to do.” That four of Craig’s teamprevailed 69-67 in varsity For the Panthers, the mates also netted points in the girls basketball action from fourth-ranked Spartans repre- second half was by design. Thursday. sented another quality oppo“We were all looking for That 15 points in four min- nent from the Mid-Willamette our shots,” Barba said. “We utes of OT was more than the Valley conference. were also looking for the best girls scored over the entirety “I thought Corvallis was a option for our team.” of the first half. Intermission really good team. They’re a Burleson agreed. began with Central trailing the heavy-pressure team, and we “Once again the girls were Spartans, 19-13. did a really good job, off the pushing the ball, looking “… I think a lot of it was bat, of not letting that trouble for their shots, spreading it just getting comfortable. Once us, or anything,” said senior around. Everyone was conagain, whoever gets comfort- Ashley Barba. “We weren’t tributing, and that’s kind of able first in the game usually upset that we were down in what we want here,” he said. has better results,” said coach the first half. We just came “We want everyone to conMarc Burleson about the out in the second half and tribute, so that more people Panthers’ start. tried to put more points on the are open.” It was a different scenario board. Which we did.” Craig added 11 boards in the second half, however, Added senior McKenzie and two steals; senior Emily as Central netted 17 points in Wells, “I think Corvallis came Newbeck tallied seven defenthe third period and 22 more out strong, but I think we did sive rebounds. in the fourth to force OT. a really good job of keeping “In the fourth quarter, our composure.” See PANTHERS, page B8 we had the intensity, the

Tuesday

• Swim Team vs. Dallas, Lebanon • Dallas Aquatic Center, 4 p.m.

DALLAS HIGH Wednesday

• Wrestlers at Crescent Valley, 5 p.m.

Thursday

• Lebanon at Girls Basketball, 5:30 p.m. • Lebanon at Boys Basketball, 7 p.m.

Friday

• Wrestling Lady Dragon Invitational, 5 p.m.

Saturday

• Wrestling Lady Dragon Invitational, 9:30 a.m. • Girls Basketball at Woodburn, 3:30 p.m. • Boys Basketball at Woodburn, 5 p.m.

Monday

• Central at Boys Basketball, 7 p.m. • Girls Basketball at Central, 7 p.m.

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Tuesday

• MWC Swim Meet • (Central, Lebanon) • Dallas Aquatic Center, 4 p.m.

FALLS CITY/KINGS VALLEY CHARTER Friday

• Perrydale vs. Girls Basketball, 5:30 p.m. • Perrydale at Boys Basketball, 7 p.m.

Monday

• Livingstone Adventist at Boys Basketball, 7 p.m.

PERRYDALE HIGH Friday

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

Hadley Craig, no 14, eyes another chance for a rebound. Craig led the Panthers with 11 boards and 25 points in Thursday’s overtime loss to the Spartans.

• Girls Basketball at Falls City, 5:30 p.m. • Boys Basketball at Falls City 7 p.m.

Monday

• Girls Basketball @ C.S. Lewis, 6 p.m. • Boys Basketball at C.S. Lewis, 7:30 p.m.

DHS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK CHS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Andrew Eames

Olea Green

Senior - Basketball

Swim Team

Olea is our fastest backstroker and came in 2nd overall in the 100 with a time of 1:29.37, 12 seconds faster than her last meet. Olea also swims on the medley relay

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 23PB1029 In the Matter of the Estate of Douglas John Hirte, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Douglas John Hirte died March 14, 2020, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. John C. Hirte Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247 Date of first publication: January, 17, 2024 Second and third publication: 1/24/24; 1/31/24 (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FORTHECOUNTYOFPOLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE No. 24PB00060 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Dewey Cox, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mikal Ashley MeleLudtke has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative c/o Attorney Aaron T. Smith, 2460 NE Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Aaron T. Smith. Dated and first published onJanuary 17, 2024 Mikal Ashley Mele-Ludtke Personal Representative c/o Aaron T. Smith, OSB #161574 Attorney for the Personal Representative 2460 NE Division Gresham, OR 97030 Telephone (503) 667-5300 Fax (503) 665-2845 E m a i l : a a r o n @ pattersonsmithpc.com Published 1/17/24, 1/24/24, 1/31/24 (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB11160 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: RALPH GOULD, Deceased. Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Krista Collins as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ralph Gould, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice

as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published January 17, 2024. Krista Collins, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield. com (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE POLK COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: The Polk County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning potential text amendments to Polk County Zoning Ordinance (PCZO) Chapters 136 and 177, which pertain to the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) and Timber Conservation (TC) Zoning Districts respectively. The proposed text amendments are intended to bring PCZO Chapters 136 and 177 into compliance with State law, and to consider adopting optional changes for uses that could be permitted within the EFU and TC zones. FILE NUMBER: LA 23-03 DATE AND TIME OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING: February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM LOCATION OF MEETING: First Floor Hearing/ Conference Rm., Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 APPLICABLE REVIEW AND DECISION CRITERIA: Polk County Zoning Ordinance Sections 111.215 (C), 115.040 and 115.060. STAFF CONTACT: Michael Burns: (503) 623-9237; burns.michael@co.polk.or.us The location of the hearing is handicapped accessible. Please advise the Community Development Department at (503) 623-9237 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting. The applicable criteria and file are available for inspection at no cost and copies may be obtained at a reasonable cost. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection seven days prior to the hearing. Any person desiring to speak for or against this proposal may do so either in person or by representative at the public hearing. The Planning Commission will receive testimony and make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners will hold a separate public hearing to consider the P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n ’s recommendation, receive testimony, and make a final local decision on this matter. Written comments may be directed to the Planning Division of the Polk County Community Development Department, 850 Main Street, Polk County Courthouse, Dallas, Oregon 97338-1922. Wr i t t e n t e s t i m o n y m a y be submitted prior to the hearing at the Polk County Planning Division. Please include reference to file number LA 23-03 in all correspondence. Oral and or written testimony may be rendered at the public hearing. Written comments received by 5:00 PM on January 26, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the Planning Commission. Comments received after this time, but prior to the hearing, will be provided to the Planning Commission at the hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) based on that issue. A decision may

be appealed to LUBA within 21 days after the mailing of the decision. Contact LUBA or the Polk County Planning Division for LUBA appeal procedures. (Jan 17, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK No. 23PB10996- Probate In the Matter of the Estate of Eleanora H. Larson, Deceased Notice is hereby given that by Order of the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Polk County, Probate No. 23PB10996, Ellen Clay has been appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF ELEANORA H. LARSON, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present such claims, with proper vouchers, to the undersigned Personal Representative, c/o Sarah K. Rinehart, Attorney at Law, 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 300, Salem, Oregon 97301, 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 these proceedings may obtain additional information from the Personal Representative, the attorney for the Personal Representative, or from the records of the court. Dated and first published January 17, 2024 Ellen Clay Personal Representative Sarah K. Rinehart, Attorney at Law OSB# 821142 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 300 Salem, Oregon 97301 Attorney for Personal Representative (Jan 17, 2024) PUBLIC NOTICE – THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN DRAFT #2 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) Department of Public Works and Tribal Transportation Program is in the process of updating the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Pursuant to Tribal Transportation Program requirements the Tribe must publish a notice making the public aware that Transportation Planning is in progress, and that copies of the Draft LRTP are available for public review and comment. The second Draft LRTP will be available for public review and comment for a time period of no lessthan 15 days from the date of this Public Notice. If anyone in the public would like to review the current LRTP, they may contact John Mercier at CTGR Public Works. The contact information is provided below: John Mercier The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Public Works/Tribal Transportation Program Manager 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde OR 97347 Phone: 503-879-2400 Cell: 503-428-1441 Email: john.mercier@ grandronde.org There are three methods to acquire a copy of the LRTP that are 1) a hyperlink to a file share service sent to a requester’s email address that accesses an electronic file, 2) a printed copy that could be mailed to the requester’s address, and 3) a printed copy available for pick-up at the address shown above. Please let John know which of the 3 methods is desirable to acquire a copy of the LRTP. If anyone is interested in a question and answer session about the contents of the LRTP, please contact John Mercier, and he will schedule an appointment. There will also be a meeting to present the LRTP to local agencies on January 24, 2024, 2:00 P.M. at the Tribal Museum known as Chachalu. This meeting will be open to the public. This meeting will also cover Transportation Safety Planning. The Chachalu address is:

Chachalu Tribal Museum and Culture Center 8720 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde OR 97347 Anyone with questions, please contact John Mercier. (Jan 17, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Brendan McMullen, as grantor, to Amerititle, as trustee, in favor of Joven M Garcia and Glenn C Weber Trustees of the Joven M Garcia and Glenn C Weber Living Trust Dated January 8, 2014, 50.000% Undivided Interest, Donald A Weber 15.278% Undivided Interest, Deborah J Weber 17.361% Undivided Interest, Gloria C Brasuel 17.361% Undivided Interest, as beneficiary, dated October 25, 2022, and recorded on October 27, 2022, as Recording No. 2022-011680, in the mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: Parcel 1: Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION, in the City of Salem, County of Polk and State of Oregon. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Volume 6, page 34, Polk County Book of Town Plats, a 5/8 inch iron rod with aluminum cap bears North 01°04’39” East 10.00 feet; thence North 01°04’39” East 247.33 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe with aluminum cap in the Northerly boundary line of that tract of land conveyed to Elmer E. and Norma M. Smith by deeds recorded in Volume 144, page 716 and Volume 113, page 504, Polk County Deed Records; thence South 89°41’05” West 115 feet, more or less; thence South 01°04’39” West 247 feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of said Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION; thence North 89°31’18” East 115.89 feet, more or less, along the Northerly line of said Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISON, to the point of beginning. There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $799,430.00 as of October 20, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $799,430.00 as of October 20, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 26, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Northwest Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any

time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. [Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b).] THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. DATED: October 20, 2023. /s/ Eleanor A. DuBay Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755 Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971-544-7236 (Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by James R. Blair, as grantor, to Arnold Gallagher P.C., an Oregon professional corporation, as trustee, in favor of John Fiedler, his successors and/or assigns, as beneficiary, dated October 5, 2021, and recorded on October 18, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-016395 of the Polk County Deeds & Records, Oregon, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: See attached Exhibit A Both the Beneficiary and the Successor Trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and a Notice of Default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is Grantors’ failure to pay when due the following sums: Grantor’s failure to pay interest-only payments of $2,092.50 per month for the months of July, August and September 2023, and continuing each month thereafter, plus Grantor’s failure to pay real property taxes due in the amount of $1,361.17. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: the principal balance of $240,000.00; together with accrued interest through September 20, 2023 in the amount of $6,553.66 (interest continues to accrue at the default rate of 12.375% per annum ($82.50 per diem) from September 21, 2023 until paid), and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee will, on March 19, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, Polk County Courthouse front entrance, 850 S. Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by them of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantors or their successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by rendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with Trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. THE DEBT DESCRIBED IN THIS TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE VALID UNLESS WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE THE PERSON(S) OBLIGATED OR ALLEGEDLY OBLIGATED TO PAY THE DEBT DISPUTES IN WRITING THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT OR SOME PORTION OF IT. If the Trustee is notified in writing within the 30 day period that the debt or some portion of it is disputed, the Trustee will obtain verification of the debt. Then, a copy of the verification will be mailed by the Trustee to the person(s) notifying him of the dispute. Upon written request within the 30 day period, the Trustee will provide the name and address of the original creditor if different than the current creditor named above. Written requests to the Trustee should be delivered to: Bradley S. Copeland, Arnold Gallagher PC, PO Box 1758, Eugene, OR 974401758. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: November 13, 2023 ARNOLD GALLAGHER P.C., Trustee By: Bradley S. Copeland Its: President (Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024)

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FLASHBACK

OF THE

PAST 50 years ago

Dallas freshman rip Newberg

Jan. 16, 1974

Electronics firm gets commission’s approval

Three new members joined the City Planning Commission for its first regular meeting of the new year last Tuesday evening. Those elected in December to fill vacancies were Arthur Mosier, Charles Koenig and James Foster.

Last Wednesday the Dallas freshmen hosted the Newberg wrestling team in a dual meet. Being very poor hosts the Dallas grapplers thumped Newberg 33-15 on the mats. The official score was 39-33 after Dallas gave four forfeits to Newberg’s one.

40 years ago Jan. 18, 1984 Speech team wins 1st in McMinnville

Baby boy wins annual contest

First Baby of the Year honors went to little Greg Patrick Ryan, who was born at 3:19 pm, Jan. 7, at Polk Community hospital to Gloria Boudreaux, Monmouth. As winner of the 19th Annual First Baby Contest, sponsored by Dallas area merchants, little Greg Patrick and his mother will receive 16 nice gifts, including $15 off the hospital bill.

Dallas High School speech team placed first among 28 schools participating in the annual McMinnville High School Invitational Tournament Saturday. Winning in two events were Phil Lantis, first in humorous reading and second in after dinner speaking, and Cindy Classen, first in poetry reading and third in all around interpreter.

FILE PHOTO

This week’s Flashback is from Jan. 18, 1984: Lyle students helping with the cookbook project are (left to right) Luke Kinzie, fourth grade; Jason Brateng, fifth grade, who designed the cover; and Denal Gallino, third grade.

Polk Dairy Wives name Rosie Thiessen winner

Polk County Dairy Wives recently selected Rosie Thiessen, of Dallas, as Dairy Wife of the Year. She will compete at the state contest

in Pendelton, Feb. 22, held in

Dragons defeated Newberg on

and a boa constrictor. Birch

Dairymen’s Association.

to Canby on Thursday.

of Cedarwood and a local

connection with the Oregon

Jan. 9, 51-42, then fell 57-44

Street Manor invited residents

DHS frosh cagers split

Wild life visits Dallas

Blue Bird group to come in

basketball team split a pair

to Dallas last week. They

the needs and likes of these

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of games last week. The

Community

Wildlife Safari came

brought a lion, a cockatoo

and share in learning about animals.

Jan. 17- Jan. 24 Answer key. Puzzles can be found on page B5

Achievement

WOU’s Halley Read earns OTAO’s president’s award Western Oregon University’s Halley Read, doctoral capstone coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, recently received the Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon President’s Award. This award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the occupational therapy profession through their formal roles within the association or through other efforts. Read’s recognition stems from her advocacy and legislative policy support work, as well as her direct collaboration with and mentorship of OTAO’s current president. Read also served as an ambassador for the American Occupational Therapy Association, promoting OT in Certified Community

Behavioral Health Centers. Additionally, she served as the Oregon Representative for AOTA’s Representative Assembly, addressing the concerns and interests of OT professionals at both the state and federal levels. “It’s important for people to know that the OTD program isn’t just a new program to Western. It’s a team filled with remarkable people who are ready to support future OTD students and their profession,” Read said. “We value using our OT clinical training to create better access and pathways for our students and not limiting it to just clinPHOTO CONTRIBUTED Halley Read receives the Occupational Therapy ical experience, but also the Association of Oregon President’s Award from role of OT professionals in legislative change to shape the OTAO President Katie O’Day. future of the profession.”

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On Jan. 5, Polk County Fire District No. 1 celebrated a momentous occasion as they proudly swore in five dedicated individuals who joined their firefighting family. They are Jose Chavez, Jeff Joles, Caleb Taylor, Crissy Watts and Nick Wooldridge. These new recruits have undergone rigorous training, demonstrating exceptional commitment and passion for serving our community. After they took their oath, they received their badges pinned on by family and friends. “These individuals are so important in keeping with the quality of people that we put on the streets and help our community in times of emergency,” said Fire Chief Ben Stange.

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West Valley Housing Authority will hold their Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2023 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at 204 SW Walnut in Dallas, Oregon. An Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 will be held immediately following the Regular Meeting, if required. Agenda for the meeting is posted on the Housing Authority website at www.wvpha.org. The location for the meeting is handicapped accessible. Please advise the West Valley Housing Authority if you need any special accommodations to attend the meeting or wish to attend via zoom. For information, please call 503-623-8387, VRS (877) 326-3877.

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PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN THE COUNTY OF POLK Case No.: 23PB11069 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE MATTER OF THE E S TAT E O F : B R A N D Y MICHELLE PHILLIPS aka BRANDY MICHELLE HUNSCHE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 494 State Street, Suite 300E, Salem, OR 97301, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Zachary Dablow, Attorney at Law at 503-485-4168. Dated and first published on January 3, 2024. /s/ John Stuart Jones John Stuart Jones Personal Representative (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2024) TS No. OR07000248-23-1 APN 523965 TO No 230529425-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ODILON ALVAREZ FLORES AND CARMINA BARRANCA VILLAZANA , AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for SIERRA PACIFIC M O R T G A G E C O M PA N Y, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 19, 2021 and recorded on August 20, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-013397 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 523965 LOT 8, MARTI`S MEADOW, IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, STATE OF OREGON. (PLAT VOLUME 10, PAGE 33) Commonly known as: 220 NW CARD AVE, DALLAS, OR 97338 Both the Beneficiary, Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2023 to 12/01/2023 at $15,484.90 Monthly Late Charge(s): By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $325,080.17 together with interest thereon at the rate of 0.00000% per annum from May 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on May 7, 2024 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Street Plaza, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of Polk, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together

with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing m e t h a m p h e t a m in e s , the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/14/2023 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 98535, Pub Dates: 12/27/2023, 1/3/2024, 1/10/2024, 1/17/2024, ITEMIZER-OBSERVER (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB10478 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSON In the Matter of the Estate of: TERRY ALFRED WEILER, Deceased. Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed JoAnn Weiler as Personal Representative of the Estate of Terry Alfred Weiler, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published January 10, 2024 JoAnn Weiler, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield. com (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB11167 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of, JUDY KAY FOHL, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Daniel Fohl has been appointed personal representative of the abovereferenced estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published this January 10, 2024 Erin Kugler, OSB No. 116105 Attorney for Personal Representative ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Erin Kugler, OSB No. 116105 Sohler Law 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Tel.: (503) 662-7880 Email: erin@sohlerlaw.com PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Daniel Fohl

271 SE Academy Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 Tel. (503) 314-5064 (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Brendan McMullen, as grantor, to WFG National Title Insurance Company, as trustee, in favor of Lyliss Lashley 32.217% Undivided Interest, Dan and Laura Lashley 27.835% Undivided Interest, BTL Enterprises LLC 29.639% Undivided Interest, Laurie Lorenzen 10.309% Undivided Interest, as beneficiary, dated October 19, 2022, and recorded on October 21, 2022, as Recording No. 2022-011503, in the mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: Beginning at an iron pipe which is 2046.00 feet East, 971.50 feet North and 701.99 feet South 82°22’ East from the Southwest corner of the E. O. Hosford Donation Land Claim in Township 7 South, Range 3 West of the Willamette Meridian in Polk County, State of Oregon; thence South 82°22’ East 257.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 43°49’ West 210.04 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 34°16’ West 30.00 feet to the centerline of a 60 foot road; thence along the arc of a 1648.90 foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 5°08’ (the long chord bears North 58°18’ West 147.68 feet); thence North 29°08’ East 30.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 9°54’ East 108.30 feet to an iron pipe at the place of beginning. There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $32,989.33 as of October 9, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale. The obligation secured by the Trust Deed matures on November 1, 2023 at which time the payoff sum set forth below becomes due and payable in full. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $429,913.33 as of October 9, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 12, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Northwest Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. In construing this notice, the

(Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024) singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. T he NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. [Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2) (b).] THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. DATED: October 10, 2023. /s/ Eleanor A. DuBay Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755 Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971-544-7236 (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No. 23PB03174 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN W. WARNER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Felicia Dolly Warner Woolley has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative c/o Eden Rose Brown, 1011 Liberty St, 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 lawyer for the Personal Representative, Eden Rose Brown. Dated and first published on January 3, 2024. /s/ Eden Rose Brown Eden Rose Brown, OSB No. 900421 Attorney for Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Eden Rose Brown, JD, OSB No. 900421 Oregon Probates, LLC 1011 Liberty Street SE Salem, OR 97302 Phone: (503) 779-0088 Fax: (503) 581-1818 Email: Office@OregonProbatesLLC. com Personal Representative: Felicia Dolly Warner Woolley

3467 Quail Meadow Way Eugene, OR 97408 Phone: (541) 912-2930 Email: dolly.warner@gmail.com (Jan.3, 10, 17, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB10479 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: PAMELA KAY CHILSON, Deceased. Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Danielle Schafer as Personal Representative of the Estate of Pamela Kay Chilson, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published January 10, 2024 Danielle Schafer, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield. com (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK In Probate Case No. 23PB11042 In the Matter of the Estate of AMY LYNN DUESTERHOEFT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 23PB10636. In the Matter of the Estate of Patty Ann Rock, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Patty Ann Rock died October 16, 2023, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. John C. Comer Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247 Date of first publication: January 10, 2024 Second and third publication: 1-17-24 ; 1-24-24 (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK In Probate Case No. 23PB08446 In the Matter of the Estate of JOEL ALLAN HOOVER, Deceased.

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

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

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

Dated and first published this 10th day of January, 2024

Timothy J. Brian Personal Representative of Estate by JOHN HASBROOK, OSB #914912 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 368, Monmouth, Oregon 97361 Telephone (503) 838-0251 Email: johnhasbrook@msn.com

Lois Grippin Personal Representative of Estate by JOHN HASBROOK, OSB #914912 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 368, Momnouth, Oregon 97361 Telephone (503) 838-0251 Email: johnhasbrook@msn.com

(Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2024)

PUZZLE PAGE MOMENTS IN TIME • On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” was published in The Evening Mirror in New York. The eerie work, which earned its author the sum of $9, was both panned and praised by critics and parodied soon after its publication, but remains one of the most popular poems in literary history. • On Jan. 30, 1862, the first American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor, was launched into the East River. Construction of the vessel was inspired by talk of the Confederate Navy’s building an impenetrable ironclad that could break the Union’s blockade of the port city of Hampton Roads, Virginia. • On Jan. 31, 1747, the first clinic for treatment of venereal diseases opened at London Lock Hospital. Unfortunately, its cure methods were ineffectual, with mercury (and its highly debilitating side effects) being the most common. • On Feb. 1, 1587, England’s Queen Elizabeth I signed the death warrant for her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, after Mary was found guilty of being “not only accessory and privy to the conspiracy, but also an imaginer and compass of her majesty’s destruction.” In her final days, Elizabeth admitted to regret about the order. • On Feb. 2, 1970, British mathematician, logician and philosopher Bertrand Russell, who is considered the founder of analytic philosophy and won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his idealism- and humanitarianism-themed writings, died at his home in Wales at the age of 97. • On Feb. 3, 1994, President Bill Clinton lifted the trade embargo that had been in place on the Republic of Vietnam for 19 years, following the capture of Saigon by North Vietnamese troops during the Vietnam War. • On Feb. 4, 2010, Barack Obama’s 57-year-old Kenyan aunt, Zeituni Onyango, appeared at a court in Boston for a second attempt to gain political asylum in the U.S., but the hearing ended without an immediate decision. Ms. Onyango had moved to America in 2000, and her first asylum application was rejected four years later, with an order for her deportation. Her immigration status would become an issue during Obama’s election campaign.

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1. MOVIES: What state is the setting for the 1990s movie “Twister”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Lake Okeechobee is in which U.S. state? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president adopted the expression, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”? 4. MUSIC: Actor/singer Jared Leto also is the front man for which rock music band? 5. HISTORY: The U.S. Civil War ended in 1865 when Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union forces in which Virginia town? 6. SCIENCE: Which element has the symbol Pb? 7. GAMES: What is the destination in the board game Candy Land? 8. TELEVISION: Who was the long-running host of “American Bandstand”? 9. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Alaska? 10. LITERATURE: Who is the author of the autobiographical work “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?

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1. Oklahoma. 2. Florida. 3. Theodore Roosevelt. 4. Thirty Seconds to Mars. 5. Appomattox. 6. Lead. 7. Candy Castle. 8. Dick Clark. 9. Juneau. 10. Maya Angelou.

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rental assistance The first was direct referral Re-Housing supports and ser- services where the client is Agency utilizes into emergency vices to the unsheltered com- most comfortable. Marion and Polk counties. from community partners munities of Marion and Polk MWVCAA was also funding to increase The Emergency Order had using the Unite Us platcounties. Each contract was awarded a contract through stated goal of keeping 667 form sponsored by Kaiser homelessness ahouseholds created with the goal to house COC to create a Family in Marion and Permanente. 50 unsheltered homeless Shelter for the unsheltered prevention and Polk Counties from slipping The second avenue for households in Marion County communities in the region, into homelessness. As of assistance was directly at sheltering and 50 in Polk County, creatwith the goal of remodeling Jan. 1, MWVCAA surpassed eviction courts. MWVCAA

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• Jan. 8: West Albany 68, Boys Basketball 46 • Jan. 8: West Albany 58, Girls Basketball 56 • Jan. 11: Corvallis 49, Boys Basketball 54 • Jan. 11: Corvallis 69, Girls Basketball 67

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It was the slow start, however, that put Central in a hole from the opening tip. The Panthers scored seven points in the first period and six in the second period. “We didn’t come out as strong as we usually do, and that kind of hurt us,” Wells said. After starting the season with five wins in seven games, Central has now dropped four in a row. The team’s losses have come against third-ranked Silverton, Corvallis (4th),

this goal, assisting 754 households, preventing these households from experiencing homelessness. MWVCAA also provided more than $1.7 million in stabilization payments to local renters, which is 113% of the regional goal. MWVCAA is being awarded an additional round of homeless prevention funding through Oregon Housing and Community Services. This will allow MWVCAA and its sub contracted partners to continue providing crucial eviction prevention work and will be modeled after the three access points that have proved effective through the governor’s funding order.

hosted staff at county courts to immediately sign-up households for assistance, preventing the eviction before the final ruling was placed. Using this format, MWVCAA works closely with court staff and appointed judges to help mediate cases staving off the eviction process related to non-payment of rents. The final way to access services was via MWVCAA Resource Centers, whereby clients can seek walk-in assistance at centers in Salem, Woodburn and Mill City. MWVCAA was also awarded two contracts through the Emergency Order and Continuum of Care (COC) to provide Rapid

South Albany (6th) and West Albany (12th). “It’s not fun to lose,” Wells said. “But I think this just gives us more (momentum). We’ll just push that much harder in practice.” Taylor Brasfield, Marlee Hammer and Doerr Parker combined for 47 points for Corvallis (5-0, 10-2 overall). Up next is a back-toback, with a Thursday road trip to McKay and then a Friday home game against 11th-ranked Crescent Valley. Games start at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. Don’t expect a full-scale change in approach to come to the Panthers anytime soon. Instead, expect more of the same. “We’ve just got to stay positive with each other. Be good teammates. Continue to

know that we’re doing everything we can. It’s (been) one shot here. It’s one foul. It’s one turnover, one steal,” said Burelson. “We’re right there on the edge. As a team and as a program, we need to stay competitive, so we’ll move forward. If we just keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to find some wins.” Central’s tough schedule hasn’t been lost on others. Despite the recent slide, the Panthers (1-4, 5-6 overall) were ninth in the OSAA rankings as of Saturday. “I know that we have big steps to climb, as far as where we’re at recordwise,” Burleson said. Even so, “everybody’s got to bring their best games against us, because that’s who we are.”

ing the total goal of serving 100 households. MWVCAA and their contributing partners are nearing the completion of this goal with 51 previously unsheltered households being rehoused and an additional 20 preparing to move in. Two brand-new programs were created based on proven innovations for success in getting residents into housing quickly and with support for success: extinguishing barriers such as previous property debt, locating secure housing and landlord negotiations. The staff for this program are trained to be mobile, to go where the client is and connect them with medical, job placement and recovery

the current MWVCAA Center Street facility to provide 36 shelter beds dedicated to serving households with dependent children. As of Jan. 1, this facility is preparing for renovation is in the final stages of completing a historical site review. Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is Marion-Polk’s anti-poverty agency and the area’s leading non-profit social services provider. Their programs provide services in housing and homelessness, childcare and youth development, and incarceration reentry

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