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Council approves $2.89 million loan application

Funds would complete waterline replacement project By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

The Dallas City Council gave the green light Feb. 5 for city staff to apply for a $2.89 million loan to fund Phase 2 of its Clay Street waterline replacement project. The application is to the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund through Business Oregon. The project will replace the city’s 16-inch, 1949 era finished water transmission supply line. According to the staff report, this line is vulnerable to leaks and failure and has shut off valves that are no longer operable due to its age. Gary Marks, Dallas public works director, explained the project was broken into two phases. See LOAN, page A3

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A parade anchors the city of Dallas’ Sesquicentennial activities Feb. 17, celebrating its 150th anniversary. See more photos from the day’s festivities online at www.polkio.com.

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‘Wizard of Oz’ hits DHS stage

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By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Since Elliot Grass was in middle school, she’d always wanted to play the villainous part in a theater production. Now in her senior year at Dallas High School, Grass has had her wish fulfilled twice in two iconic roles – the evil stepmother in Cinderella and her latest undertaking as the Wicked Witch of the West. Glass and her cast members star DHS’s latest production, “The Wizard of Oz.” “I’ve been having a lot of fun with my part. Getting to play the villain character,” Glass said. “It’s very fun getting to behave in a way I wouldn’t normally outside theater.” Glass, if the acting gig doesn’t pan out, has a backup vocation. She’s already an accomplished playwright. Dallas theater program director Blair Cromwell explained that at the Oregon Thespians Regional Acting Competition on Feb. 3, the organization only selects four student playwrights to showcase their work at the State Conference in April.

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The Dallas High School cast rehearses a scene from “The Wizard of Oz” which runs in the Bollman Auditorium Feb. 22-24. Grass was selected for her play “Off the Rails.” “She is the first student to receive a perfect score in this event statewide,” Cromwell said. Glass explained “Off the Rails” is a series of four short stories, all taking place in 1916, adding she had a lot of different ideas, but decided See OZ, page A3

... info Dallas High School Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” Feb. 22-24 at 7 p.m. | Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Bollman Auditorium, 1250 SE Holeman Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students and seniors DHS students with ASB cards are free Purchase tickets online at www.dhstheatre.org/buy-tickets

For so many entrepreneurs, the COVID shutdown proved a major interruption in launching their long-dreamt endeavor. For Summer Sunshine Smock, the global pandemic proved an opportune time to reassess her career and take it in a completely different direction. From the comfy confines of her food cart Ray of Sunshine Homecooking & Bakery in the center of Dallas’s Gather Food Court, Smock shared the tale of how she abandoned rubbing elbows into (not with) celebrities and traded it all in, to gamble on her baking prowess. Smock, who swears her parents were not hippies (wink, wink) said she was a massage therapist for 10 years, attending to music acts and See FOOD, page A8

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Falls City Produce Giveaway receives $2,000 grant For the seventh year running, Falls City Produce Giveaway has received a $2,000 grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund to help cover the cost of fuel. This grant is essential in allowing them to continue to operate the Falls City Produce Giveaway, which operates out of the Mountain Gospel Fellowship FMC building, located at 257 N. Main St. in Falls City, every Friday from

4:30-5:30 p.m. (or until the produce runs out). This free giveaway has provided fresh produce to residents from Falls City and surrounding areas since 2014. Some weeks, as much as 2,000 pounds is given away in less than 30 minutes. Produce includes potatoes, lettuce, celery, tomatoes, squash as well as baked products, including cakes, cookies and Dave’s Killer Bread.

West Valley Housing Authority will hold their Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 26 2024 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.

“Without the grant from Siletz, we would have had a very difficult time keeping this program running. We are totally manned by volunteers who love coming down and helping,” said program manager Charles Flynn. “But the real success is for our customers, those families we give this food to. They’re the ones who have made this a wonderful extended-family type of event every week. They look for and greet each other as they wait in line for the giveaway to begin. And help each other carry away their choices of produce.” Flynn said thanks to the Marion-Polk Food Share, and

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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 Church of Christ — 691 NE Kings Valley Hwy, Dallas, 503-623-879. Sundays: 9:30am Bible Classes for all, 10:30am Worship, 2:00pm Group Bible Talk, Wednesdays: 6:30pm Bible Study. Come to any, come to them all! Individual Bible studies gladly made by appointment. Web:dallaschurchofchrist.com. Dallas Evangelical Church — A Place of Hope and Healing: 783 SW Church Street, Dallas Oregon, across from the Post Office. Find us on Facebook: on page DallasEC, MyDallasEC Friends and www.dallasec.org. Join us on Sundays in person or on Zoom for weekly Bible Study and Worship Service. We worship in a contemporary, casual format. Sunday Services: Bible Study 9:00 AM; Worship Service 10:00 AM, zoom room 228-034-850. Celebrate Recovery (a Christ Based 12 Step Program) is also on Sundays and starts with Dinner 5:00 PM; Large Group (Worship) 6:00 PM, and small groups at 7PM. We have a Community Clothing Closet: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat 9 AM - Noon; Thurs Nights 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Step Studies are often starting or ending all year and meeting at various times. Message phone 503-6233778. 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. LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 14, 2024. Lent represents the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring the temptation of Satan. Our services for the next 2 weeks: February 25- Fr. Tony Petrotta 10:00AM March 3- Morning Prayer May God Bless you and your families this coming Lenten season 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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of approximately 3,100 feet of 16-inch transmission line from the Clay Street Reservoir Complex to the intersection of Ash Street and Fairview Avenue. Along the way, each intersection has tie-ins where From Page A1 water is distributed out. Marks said so far, about “The first phase deals with 2,500 feet has been completed transmission of water from the this fall, with the remaining reservoir to the intersection section of the project stretches of Fairview and Ash,” Marks from the front gates of County said. “There are just a few Public Works Department on connections off of that line. Ash Street to the intersection It transmits water from the with Fairview. reservoir to the core of the “We will be finished before community.” the end of this fiscal year,” Once the new alignment Marks said. crosses East over Fairview, it He added that Phase 1 is proceeds five blocks down to being accomplished with main street where it ties to the Public Works utility staff and rest of the system, Marks said. is being funded by the Water Fund. The total cost of the It includes the replacement

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“I’m sure a lot of people have seen the movie and kind of have that idea of the character. The Wicked Witch is especially this grandiose, extra villainous person that’s From Page A1 been really fun to play. to incorporate all four into one Challenging, but in a good way. It pushes me forward in thing. how big and fun acting can “I’ve always been writing be,” Glass said. on my own time. This was The role of Dorothy was first time I ever really had made so iconic by actress done something with it,” Judy Garland in the movie Glass said. version of “The Wizard She admitted getting the of Oz” that it took two of perfect scores back from the Dallas’s cast members to take judges brought tears of joy. her on - Amelia Woolsey and “I did cry a little. I was Haddie Rogers. very surprised, very grateful They have been acting I got so much feedback,” she within the Dallas theater said. Now she gets to direct “Off program since their freshman years, making their the Rails” at state, utilizing 10 of her classmates in a live acting debuts in “Pride and Prejudice” as Jane and Lizzy. production. While excited The two will be trading off on about the opportunity, Glass is still hyped about being cen- performances in “The Wizard of Oz,” which comes in handy ter stage at Dallas’s Bollman during rehearsals. Auditorium for “The Wizard “What’s really nice is that of Oz.” She’s especially up to the challenge of bringing such literally speaking we can be a iconic character to the local two places at once,” Woolsey said. “If our choreographer stage.

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Phase 1 project is expected to be approximately $611,000 when completed. Phase 2, however, deals with a complicated system of valves that no longer work. Some of this work needs to be done by a specialized contractor. Marks expects that once financing is in place, Phase 2 will be done next fiscal year. He added city staff has completed an exhaustive application to Business Oregon. The financing terms for the loan are not known at this time. “This is simply an application to Business Oregon for their approval,” Marks said. “If approved, they’ll provide terms back to the City Council where you’ll have a chance needs a Dorothy for running a music number, she can take one of us. Then if Lara, our music director, needs us for one number, one of us can be over there.” Rogers added, regardless which one of them is on stage during the performance, the audience will 100% enjoy the musical. “It’s such an upbeat, fun performance that’s eye captivating,” Rogers said. When bringing such an iconic production to the stage, an unsung contributor comes from behind the scenes. Enter stage right prop master Sam Aebi. The sophomore has been among cast and crew in shows since his freshman year. But none more important than translating movie magic to stage craft for “The Wizard of Oz’s” pivoting scene where the trio of Dorothy, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion come literally face to face with the wizard himself. “I had three people working on it a long time,” Aebi said.

to evaluate those terms. and decide if that is something you want to accept.” Councilor David Schein was curious why Phase 2 was so much more expensive than phase one. “It’s about the valves that don’t work,” Marks replied. “It’s also about decommissioning the line right now in Clay Street without the help of valves. Then connecting the new line to all the services on Clay Street. “We’ve opted to reroute the commissioned line down Ash Street because of the number of underground utilities that exist in Clay Street on that run of the right of way. To put in a new line down Clay Street would have been even more expensive than the “It’s going to be a big shocker when people see it.” Director Hannah Fawcett said “The Wizard of Oz” will be a great outing for the whole family. “There isn’t an inappropriate part in this at all. All the jokes are things, the toddler in the family will get as long as the grandparents,” Fawcett said. “I think we were surprised by how many of our students hadn’t seen this film. So, I’m hoping this can be a way to introduce this beloved story to younger members of the family.”

“You would have to give something else up to do it,” Schein added. Marks further explained the benefits of funding Phase 2 through a Business Oregon loan. “The advantage of borrowing the money, by the way, is at a very low interest rate 1% maybe 2%. We can pay it back in smaller amounts over time,” he said. “In addition to that, maybe up to $50,000 of the loan would be forgivable.”

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COVID Vaccines Do Not Increase the Risk of Cancer DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots and one booster. About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and have since had my prostate removed. My current PSA readings are undetectable, for which I’m grateful. I was also diagnosed with melanoma 12 months ago (along with multiple basil spots). Biopsy results showed that all were successfully removed and were within positive margins, for which I’m also grateful. I want to get the new COVID booster for obvious reasons, but I’m reading that the boosters are creating cancer recurrence (including prostate cancer and melanoma) in some patients. Clearly, I don’t want either to return, but I also don’t want to get COVID. Can you help with my dilemma and offer a recommendation? -- T.I. ANSWER: I have also heard people making that claim, but it isn’t supported by evidence. Both the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society agree that there is no evidence, nor a scientific reason, suggesting that COVID-19 vaccinations increase the risk of cancer growth, whether it was the first one or an additional one. (By the way, if you saw, like I did, the term “turbo cancer,” you can safely disregard the claim, since this isn’t a real entity. That’s fearmongering.) The COVID vaccine, whether it’s an mRNA or a traditional vaccine (like the Novavax), is a very limited exposure of a critical protein in our immune system to help “teach” the immune system how to recognize a

COVID infection. The vaccine provides pretty good protection against infections for a few months and excellent protection against severe infections (including hospitalization and death) for close to a year. Yearly vaccination seems like it might be reasonable, although public health experts have not decided on a longterm COVID vaccination plan. People with cancer are particularly recommended to get vaccinated, since both cancer and its treatments may affect the immune system and make infections more serious. However, chemotherapy may affect the body’s ability to successfully react to the vaccine, so your oncologist can help you decide the optimal time to get the vaccine if you are undergoing chemo. ***

DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote about varicoceles and said that they are more common on the left side of the body. Why is that? -- A.M. ANSWER: A varicocele is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord that can sometimes cause symptoms of fullness or discomfort in the scrotum. A varicocele forms just like any other varicose vein -- increased pressure causes damage to the vein or the valves within the vein that are supposed to stop the backward flow of blood. On the left side, the spermatic vein empties into the renal vein, but does so at a sharp angle that can allow for higher pressure and backward flow of blood. By contrast, the right spermatic vein empties into the inferior vena cava, which is large and has lower pressure. In fact, when a man has a varicocele only on the right side, it raises concern for a tumor that can compress the inferior vena cava. However, the risk is still quite small -- 2.7% of right-sided varicoceles compared to 1.6% of left-sided varicoceles. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu.

Letters to the editor Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center is happy the new public safety fee was approved by the Dallas City Council. The Public Safety Fee keeps police and fire/EMS services at current levels, and allows other general fund departments, such as Parks and Recreation, to also stay at their current service levels. FDAC continues to provide needed funds to purchase items for the pool. Our main sources of income are our donors and business banners that rent wall space every year. Recently FDAC paid $13,000 for a new boiler valve in the second boiler, $13,750 for the new lift at the therapy pool, $13,000 for installation of the new Lazy River Pump, and over $31,000 to complete lobby painting, new flooring and

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We have left behind the hottest year in history (and perhaps in the last 100,000 years), according to the European climate agency Copernicus. Now we all need to look • A man in the U.K. who became at where we are headed in the battle paralyzed after a cycling accident for Earth’s climate and resolve to do spent four years raising 22,000 our part. pounds for an innovative treatment Warmer global temperatures and that might enable him to walk again. more extreme weather events are However, when he heard of a disalready baked into our future, their abled boy who also needed surgery, extent to be determined by several that had better odds of success, he factors. But we can still affect the donated the entire amount to the ultimate result. child instead. According to the New York Times, • On the moon, it would be possithis year will see “one of the largest ble for humans to walk on water. and most consequential democratic • A group calling themselves exercises in living memory,” which Sieged Security hacked into the “will affect how the world is run for Idaho National Laboratory with a decades to come.” most extraordinary ransom demand Climate is front and center on -- not cash, but for the lab to many of the ballots. The leaders research the creation of feline-human chosen this year will face major hybrids! challenges laid out in global cli• In the small Japanese town of Kamikatsu, residents are required to mate commitments for the end of the decade, such as ending sort their solid waste into 45 differdeforestation, tripling renewable ent recycling categories. • Jenga blocks have subtle differ- energy capacity and sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ences in dimensions to make their construction less stable. Each brick A 2024 U.S. presidential election is a different size and weight, so no will determine whether we continue two games will be alike. to see improvement due to legis••• lation such as President Biden’s Thought for the Day: “Great Inflation Reduction Act (which is things are done by a series of small primarily about climate), or a major things brought together.” roll-back of such efforts under a sec– Vincent Van Gogh ond President Trump. SUBSCRIPTION RATES

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chronic medical diseases. In total, this benefits the total health of the community as well as saving health care dollars. The “housing first” approach also provides numerous benefits to the individual as well. Numerous conclusions of medical and public health investigations cite improved school performance and attendance, improved sense of self worth and decrease of anxiety when focusing on the youth demographic. In the adult demographic, improvements are demonstrated in depression scores, feeling of self-worth and overall feeling of well-being. The “housing first” approach with a transitional housing unit such as the one proposed for Polk County will allow persons to attain their full potential as contributors to the community. The proposed project will have a positive impact on the health of the community as well as individuals. Robert Davies Dallas

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STRANGE BUT TRUE • On their urban forest data site, the city of Melbourne in Australia assigned email addresses to each of the city’s trees so it would be easier to catch and rehabilitate damaged ones. Instead, the trees received love letters. • Wild female chimpanzees, much like humans, experience menopause. • Giant lily pads in the Amazon River can grow up to 6 feet in diameter and even support up to 100 pounds without breaking.

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Fossil fuel production is increasing around the world and here at home, where the U.S. has become the largest global producer of those fuels. Meanwhile, solar and wind energy are also growing rapidly. In fact, more money is now being invested in new clean energy than fossil fuels globally. Specifically for the first time in 2023, more money was invested in solar than in oil. These trends should continue if we can meet several important challenges, such as those involving economics, permitting, and an inadequate energy distribution grid. A record 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to estimates from Kelley Blue Book. Specifically, 1,189,051 new electric vehicles (EVs) were put into service as the slow shift to an electrified future continues. In 2023, the EV share of the total U.S. vehicle market was 7.6%, up from 5.9% in 2022. Better yet, EV sales now equal 19% of world auto sales. A big part of climate action in Oregon includes transitioning homes and other buildings from climate-polluting fossil fuel furnaces onto all-electric, energy-efficient heat pumps that can run on 100% clean energy. Depending on the current form of heating, switching to a heat pump could save the average household

$670 or more per year in energy costs. Beyond heating, heat pumps also provide lifesaving cooling during extreme heat at a fraction of the energy use of an air conditioner. Buildings are Oregon’s second-largest source of climate pollution. Heat pumps reduce greenhouse pollution by 84% per home! Heat pumps work by moving heat from one place to another. Unlike oil or gas furnaces that cycle through blasts of higher temperatures, heat pumps draw from the surrounding air to maintain a constant temperature. This writer does not advocate that everyone should replace their working gas furnace tomorrow, but eventually they all wear out. At that point, folks should go the route of electric heat pumps, and save money. Ditto for replacing gas-guzzling cars and pickups, buses and diesel trucks. Circling back to our very own Willamette Valley: we are already doing a lot to make a positive difference, but there is still much to do. Specific actions will be addressed in future columns.

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Community Calendar Feb.7 - Feb. 14 Wednesday, Feb. 21

• 7 a.m. - Monmouth Library Board meeting, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 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 p.m. - Digital Dangers & Internet Safety For Youth presented

online by Liberty House at bit.ly/3OvZlFO • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center • 7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.

Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6:30 p.m. - Black History Month Celebration, featuring Dr. Walidah Imarisha, PSU Professor “Why Aren’t There More Black People in Oregon?”, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6:30 p.m. - Stage Flight Presents: Comedy at The Inferno, With Neeraj Srinivasan and Luke Miller, 915 N Main St, Independence, free admission

Back Again with Donn Anderson, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 2 p.m. - Oregon’s Black History Pioneers, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Huckle Buck Highway, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

• 6:30 p.m. - Historic Preservation Commission, Independence City Hall, 555 South Main St.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk Thursday, Feb. 22 County Commissioners • 8 a.m. - Yoga, Work Session, Polk Monmouth Senior Center County Commissioners’ • 10:15 a.m. - Low Conference Room, 950 Impact Exercise, Dallas Main St., Dallas Sunday, Feb. 25 Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m., - Low • 2 p.m. Live Music: • 10:30 a.m. - Songs, Impact Exercise, Dallas Kevin Hansen, Redgate bounces and rhymes, for Area Senior Center Winery, 8175 Buena Vista ages under 2, Monmouth • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Road, Independence Friday, Feb. 23 Public Library, 168 Ecols Storytime, for ages 5 • 5 p.m. - Oregon • 8 a.m. - Yoga, St. S. and under, Dallas Public Concealed Handgun Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Class, American Outdoors, Library, 950 Main St. • 9 a.m. - Stretch Storytime, for ages 5 • 10:30 a.m. - Family 468 NE Bovard Ave., Exercise, Monmouth and under, Dallas Public Storytime, Monmouth Dallas, $45 Senior Center Library, 950 Main St. Public Library, 168 Ecols • 10 a.m. - Writers Monday, Feb. 26 • 11 a.m. - Simple St. S. Workshop/Drawing For • 10 a.m. - Cards/table games/Walking Club, • 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Fun, Monmouth Senior games, Dallas Senior Monmouth Senior Center Support Group, Dallas Center Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Art • 10 a.m. - Marketing Impact Exercise, Dallas • 11:15 a.m., - Low Workshop/Listening Ear, Mondays – Grow with Area Senior Center Impact Exercise, Dallas Dallas Senior Center Google, Monmouth City • 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Hall, 151 Main St. W,, learn Bunch, Dallas Area Senior • 12 p.m. - Pinochle/ Cheryl/Bingo, Monmouth more and register at www. Ponytail, Monmouth Center Senior Center ci.independence.or.us/ • 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Senior Center • 10 a.m. – Six handed marketing-mondays Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Senior Pinochle/Art Workshop, • 4 p.m. - Dallas Public • 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Advisory Board meeting, Dallas Area Senior Center Safety Committee meetMonmouth Senior Center Monmouth Senior Center, • 5 p.m. - Teen Bad ing, City Hall, 187 SE Court 180 S. Warren St. • 1 p.m. - Knitting/ Art Night, Dallas Public St. Needle Craft, Monmouth • 1:30 p.m. - Bunco, Library, 950 Main St. • 4 p.m. Dallas Senior Center Dallas Area Senior Center • 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Buildings and Grounds • 5:30 p.m. - Thursday • 6 p.m. - Monmouth Music Jam, Guthrie Committee meeting City Pinball Tournaments, West Park, 4320 Kings Valley Historic Commission Hall, 187 SE Court St. Valley Taphouse, 957 Main Highway S. meeting, Monmouth • 5 p.m. - Independence Power & Light, 780 Ecols St., Dallas Library Board meeting, • 6:30 p.m. - Get Lit St. S. Saturday, Feb. 24 Independence Library, 175 • 2 p.m. - OSIRIS-REx: Book Club, discusses “The • 6:30 p.m. Guest List” by Lucy Foley, To the Asteroid Bennu and Monmouth St. Independence City

Council meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. – Independence Library Storytime, 175 Monmouth St. • 11:30 a.m. – Mahjong, Dallas Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 3 p.m. - Seed Sprouts with 4-H, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center

Community Briefs MICC hosts Women in Business breakfast Feb. 22

The MonmouthIndependence Chamber of Commerce presents Polk County Women in Business at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Independence Elks Lodge, 289 S. Main St. Join the MICC for a light breakfast and guest speaker presentation on “How Money Works.” RSVP to micc@micc-or.org.

Monmouth Library hosts Black History Month Presentation Feb. 22

City of Monmouth presents a Black History Month Celebration, featuring Dr. Walidah Imarisha, PSU Professor, presentation “Why Aren’t There More Black People in Oregon?”, facilitated by Rev. Frank Morris, with music by Harmony Thomson, from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

Claire Blosser Cornerstone Team offers home buyers class for women

The Claire Blosser Cornerstone Team presents “How Money Works for Women: Home Buyers Class” Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at 488 East Ellendale Ave., Suite #2, Dallas. During this informative session, we’ll cover the ins and outs of the home buying process, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make smart financial decisions. Our expert speakers

will discuss topics such as budgeting, credit scores, mortgage options, and negotiating tips. For more information, call (541) 220-7316.

Northwest Roast-Fest comes to Two Wolves Tap Room Feb. 23

Soul of Wit presents Northwest Roast-Fest, at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Two Wolves Tap Room, 171 SW Court St., in Dallas. Watch 16 comedians destroy each other, with the audience voting on the best roasts, bracket style, and winner take all. The event is ages 18 and over and requires a $10 cover charge.

locals Jim Johnson, from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and State Rep. Anna Scharf. The trailer can be watched online at www.anoregonstory. com

Polk 4-H presents Equestrian Education Day Feb. 24

The Oregon State University Extension Service and Polk County 4-H present Equestrian Education Day, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in Building B at the Polk County Fairgrounds, This introductory learning day is geared toward youth in grades 4-7 who are newer Friends of Polk County to the 4-H horse world. The present “The Oregon 45-minute classes, including horse nutrition, anatomy of Story” Feb. 24 the hoof, and more, are taught Friends of Polk County by professionals, passionate present the showing of the leaders, and seasoned 4-H movie “An Oregon Story,” horse leaders. Registration Feb. 24 at the Rickreall Event is a $10 suggested donation Hall. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. per family. To register, go to with the program beginning at https://beav.es/qyj. 2 p.m. Admission is free. The feature-length, colLibrary hosts asteroid orful movie is the story of presentation by Donn Oregon’s unique land conserAnderson on Feb. 24 vation story, how past voices Donn Anderson, Dallas and current policies have resident and NASA/JPL saved Oregon’s beaches and farmland from the sprawl (Jet propulsion Laboratory) often affecting other states. Solar System Ambassador, The documentary movie is presents “OSIRIS – REx: To a tribute to Oregon’s spirit the asteroid Bennu and back and commitment to preserve again,” another in the Dallas its natural and agricultural heritage. Public Library’s Astronomy Friends of Polk County is a grassroots organization which seeks to protect Polk County lands, using their passion and This month creativity. IN STOCK The movie will be followed BIRTHSTONE JEWELRY by a short Q&A session, with

and Space Exploration Series Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Bringing with it a capsule of pristine material from the asteroid’s surface, NASA’s OSIRISREx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security Regolith Explorer) is the first U.S. space mission to orbit a near Earth asteroid and return a sample safely to Earth. This 7-year mission to Bennu successfully landed its capsule back on Earth last September. The ongoing process to analyze the on-board sample will help scientists understand the early solar system, as well as the hazards and resources of near-Earth space. Anderson is a docent at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville. His slideshow presentations are always fun and informative. This free event is for science lovers of all ages. For more information, call (503)-6232633. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Library.

Monmouth Library presents Oregon’s Black History Pioneers Feb. 24

Oregon Black Pioneers’ Mariah Rocker will highlight

materials will be provided. key people and events that character Oregon’s unique, For more information, call centuries black history, at 2 (503) 838-1932, p.m. Feb. 24 at the Monmouth Public Library, Monmouth Horse Haven hosts Public Library fundraising garage 168 Ecols St. S. sale March 1-2. Willow Branch Horse MWVCOG annual dinner returns Feb. 28 Haven and Refuge hosts a Gigantic Garage Sale at the Registration is now open for the Mid-Willamette Valley Farm, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 1-2. All proceeds go Council of Governments towards the upkeep and mainAnnual Dinner Feb. 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 27100 SW tenance of the rescue. The Salmon River Highway, in sale is at 12455 Myers Road, Grand Ronde. Registration outside Dallas. requires a credit card payment on Event Brite at bit.ly/3SNCASA casino night vif7 and is only $25 per perfundraiser tickets son plus a $3.52 processing available now fee for a scrumptious buffet. The CASA of Polk Reserve a table of eight and County’s annual Casino receive a discount. Night fundraiser is from Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 6-10 p.m. March 9 at the with the program starting at Werner University Center at 6 p.m. Join the MWVCOG Western Oregon University, for an evening hosted by the 400 Monmouth Ave. N., Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde with a bountiful Monmouth. Tickets go quickly buffet along with a night of and are available now for $75. celebration and recognition of Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, the fine work being done in unlimited free photo booth, the region by the MWVCOG giveaways, door prizes and member organizations. gaming. The event helps raise and funds to support Polk Polk County 4-H County’s most vulnerable chilhosts seed sprouts dren. All proceeds go toward class Feb. 28 Polk County CASA. The Polk County 4-H To purchase tickets, www. presents Seed Sprouts with casaofpolk.com or stop by 4-H at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at the their office at 580 Main St., Monmouth Public Library, Suite D, Dallas. To learn 168 Ecols St. S. For ages 4-12, a variety of seeds and more, call (503) 623-8473.

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season and Jeeping throughout the hills in Monmouth with his wife and dogs. Most every Sunday, he also really enjoyed making breakfast-in-bed for his wife. David enjoyed attending Beaver football and basketball games and watching games with family and friends. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, driving fast cars, and was passionate about Dodge Muriel Proctor diesel trucks. Jan. 16, 1933 - Nov. 12, 2023 When he moved on from Breyman Farms he quickly Muriel Proctor, née became like family at a Boomer, aged 90, of David John trucking and feed company Vancouver, Washington, went in Rickreall, Oregon, delivhome to meet the Lord on Breyman III ering loads of agricultural Nov. 12, 2023. Born on her Aug. 10, 1967 - Feb. 1, 2024 grain commodities to dairgrandparents’ farm on Jan. 16, David John Breyman III ies throughout Oregon and 1933, in Lehr, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly Washington. When called in she was the daughter of the in a tragic farming accident unexpectedly for work, he late Rev. Paul and Emma Jean while delivering feed to a wouldn’t complain, but would Boomer. dairy south of Corvallis, Muriel embodied the Oregon, on Thursday, Feb. 1, say “Well the cows’ gotta eat!” essence of traditional hospi2024. He was born Aug. 10, David was preceded in tality, her home a welcoming 1967, in Salem, Oregon, to death by his beloved stepsanctuary for family and Jack and Sharlene Breyman. daughter, Alex Mooney. He friends. Her gifted hands David grew up in the is survived by his parents tended her garden with loving Independence area and gradJack and Sharlene Breyman; care, reflecting her appreciuated from Central High his wife Sara Breyman; his ation for God’s creation. In School in 1985. He enjoyed daughter Elizabeth Breyman; her leisure, she found joy in playing sports, with football brothers Daniel and Jay travel, basking in the fellowbeing his favorite to particBreyman; his sister Rachel ship of friends and the warmth ipate in. David was also a Brandt; and multiple nieces of family visits. In the years member and president of the living on the farm, she always FFA and participated in tractor and nephews. David is missed by everyhad a freshly baked pie ready driving competitions, winning one, especially for his huge for drop-ins or the spontafirst place in the Polk County laugh, big smile, his willingneous dinner guest. Farm Bureau tractor driving ness to help at the drop of a A woman of faith and competition in 1984. hat but most of all, his amazservice, Muriel served with David also coached his ing humor and wittiness that distinction as President of the younger brothers’ MIKI was like no other. He was one Officers Wives Club and as (Monmouth Independence of a kind. secretary for both the EMB Kids Incorporated) football A Celebration of Life serChurch and Dallas High teams for several years. vice will be held March 3, School. Her dedication to her After studying diesel 2024, at Green Villa Barn in church community was evimechanics at Linn-Benton Independence, at 1 p.m. dent through her active partic- Community College, David Bollman’s Tribute Center is ipation at the EMB Church in worked on the family farm, caring for the family. Dallas (now Evangelical Bible Breyman Farms Inc, for Church) and the 1st Church of nearly 30 years, and was the Nazarene in Salem. Ester Amelia essential in the growth of Muriel was predeceased Breyman Farms expanding Washburn by her sister Von Jarrard, to multiple locations in the Dec. 14, 1929 - Jan. 19, 2024 her brother S. Paul Boomer, Willamette Valley. Ester Amelia Washburn and her beloved husband, David married Sara Jean was born on Dec. 14, 1929, in Henry A. Proctor. Muriel’s Plumley on March 3, 2006, North Dakota and died on Jan. legacy endures through her at the Pioneer Presbyterian 19, 2024 in Salem, Oregon, at loving family. She is surChurch in Warrenton, Oregon. the age of 94. vived by her sister Carol Sara graduated from Central She is preceded in death Martinson (Don Martinson); High School in 1987. They by her parents Kasper and daughter Kimberly Proctorwere married 18 years. When Sana Berg; her siblings Jones; sons Kendall, Kevin David wasn’t working or Norman and Nels Berg, Pat and Kurtis Proctor; daughplaying, he often helped with Hector, Swanny Patterson, ter-in-law Cindy Proctor; the operation of the Plumley Mildred Derfler and Martha son-in-law Joe Welsch; her family horse ranch located in Pierson; her spouse Charles eight grandchildren; and 11 Monmouth. There he helped Washburn; daughter Diana great-grandchildren. with maintaining the equipComer; and sons Sherman and Muriel’s life was a portrait ment, fencing and oversaw the Douglas Washburn. of grace, marked by her stead- property. She is survived by her chilfast commitment to her faith David was a long-time dren Dennis, Roger, Micheal, and her family. Her memory member of the Independence Alan, Joe and Bill Washburn, will be held in the highest Elks Lodge #1950. When it Susan Licari (Joe), Linda regard, a cherished memento came to outdoor activities, he Bingham and Laura Burton; of a life lived with purpose had varied interests, including also, by more than 20 grandand love. Those who knew her hunting, fishing, kayaking, children, 18 great grandchilwill continue to be inspired by hiking and spending time on dren and at least two greather example of humility, kind- the beaches of Gearhart and great grandchildren. ness, and devotion. Maui. He also enjoyed trips to Ester was a stay-at-home Jordan Valley during hunting mom for most of her early Private interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.

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Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the age of 69. James (Jim) was born in Salem, Oregon, on June 2, 1954. At the age of 10 he was adopted by Max and Georgia Rasmussen. Jim spent his younger years going to Grace School in Buell. Moving to Dallas in the third grade, he finished school and graduated from Dallas High School in 1973. After graduating, Jim joined the Marine Corps. Returning to Dallas in 1977. Jim began working at Champion Mill in Willamina. In 1978, he married Connie L. Intveld and they had two children, James R. and Wendy L. After the mill closed down, Jim reenlisted and the family moved to Whidbey Island, Washington, where their third child, Jared T. was born. The family remained on the island until the contract ended in 1988. They once again returned to Dallas. In 1991 Jim reenlisted to go to Desert Storm, stationed in Japan. After that tour was over Jim returned to Dallas and shortly would begin working for the Post Office Sandra Mitchell as an automation clerk. He Jewelle Peters would retire from the post (nee Blaha), Rd, PhD. Jul. 17, 1927 – Feb. 12, 2024 April 24, 1940 - Jan. 24, 2024 Jewelle Lavonne (Schmidt) office in 2013 because of relocating and ill health. Peters passed away Feb. 12, Sandra (Sandy) Mitchell, Jim had many interests. 2024. She was born July 17, 83, was born in Lodi, He loved muscle cars and 1927, in Dallas, Oregon. She California, to Woodrow H. going to car shows, meeting graduated from Dallas High and M. Jeanette Mitchell. School in 1945, then attended different people. He loved She graduated from Lodi model trains and has a very Willamette University, and Union High School in 1957; nice collection of trains to graduated from Oregon from University of California College of Education in 1950. this day. He loved oldie but goodie music, and was quite Berkeley with a B.A. in On Aug. 12, 1951, she a good dancer at one time. He Zoology in 1961; and earned married Herbert Peters, also collected coins and stamps off an M.S. and PhD in Foods of Dallas. They eventually and Nutrition at Oregon State settled in Springfield, Oregon, and on too. Lately, Jim loved playing where they raised three chilUniversity. craps. He enjoyed being with Dr. Mitchell married Joseph dren. Jewelle taught first his casino family, who nickgrade at Brattain Elementary Blaha (former publisher of named him “Postal”, whenand Thurston Elementary. the Itemizer-Observer) in ever he was able to be out 1963 and had three children - She was active in the ADK and about. Jim is preceded in death Steven, Jennifer and Margaret. Teachers’ Sorority and taught Sunday School at Twin Rivers by his adoptive parents Max They lived in many places Church. and Georgia Rasmussen, his including San Francisco; Jewelle is survived by brother Earl Dickman, and his Ukiah, California; Dallas, Herb, daughters Jean Costin sister Sheron Henry. Oregon; Chico, California; and Carol Peters Lynn, son He is survived by his Corvallis, Oregon; and San Craig Peters, five grandwife Connie Rasmussen; Luis Obispo, California. children, and eight great his son Kyle Baker and his Sandra held teaching posi- grandchildren. son James R. Rasmussen A memorial celebration will (Sara); his daughter Wendy tions at junior and senior high be at Twin Rivers Church in Schools in California and L. Polk (Brad), his son Springfield, Sunday, March 3, Jared J. Rasmussen (Sarah); Oregon; and was Associate eight grandchildren Brianna, Professor in Home Economics 2024, at 2 p.m. Darion, Brady, Kekoa, and Nutrition at Chico State Andray, Kate, Ellie and University, Chico, California; Jamie; along with his sisand at Cal Poly, San Luis ters Dolores Morgan, Lori Obispo, California. She was Barksdale, Kathy Winkler, also a WIC Coordinator for Marilyn Intveld and Eloise Polk County, Oregon, and Rasmussen; brother Elmer retired from San Joaquin Dickman; and many nieces General Hospital, Stockton, and nephews. California, as a medical nutriA graveside service will tion therapist and food manbe held Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Dallas agement counselor. Cemetery with military Sandra had a life-long James K. Rasmussen honors. passion for learning, politics Bollman’s Tribute Center is June 2, 1954 - Feb. 10, 2024 and travel. When she wasn’t James K. Rasmussen passed caring for the family. researching U.S. and family www. away peacefully at home history, political figures or BollmansTributeCenter.com years but started working once the children grew up. She was a waitress, cook, dishwasher and bartender at several businesses in Dallas, Oregon, and Hill City, Minnesota. She was a woman of faith, read from her bible daily and loved the Lord. She enjoyed many activities including reading, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, watching game shows, shooting pool, and playing Bunco. She was an amazing mother, grandma, and friend. She will be missed by many including large extended family, friends, and community. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

nutritional updates, she would travel. Sandra joined many Road Scholar tours all over the United States focusing on U.S. history. Once retired, Sandra moved from Lodi to be closer to her grandchildren in Portland, Oregon. She was an avid antique collector and reseller and was also a devoted volunteer to Meals on Wheels. She is survived by her siblings Barry Mitchell (Judith) and Sally Sundsten (Sam); children Steven Blaha, Jennifer Blaha and Margaret Blaha; grandchildren Stella Blaha, Hank Blaha and Kyla Talley; and eight great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life held for family and friends in the spring. Donations may be made in her memory to Meals on Wheels, https://give.mowp. org/give/414913#!/donation/ checkout or the charity of your choice. Please visit www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ portland-or/sandra-mitchell-11642326 for full obituary.

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intensifies it. The more he gets, the more he wants. The love of money is a sign of the times. Paul wrote that “… in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, …, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,... Avoid such people.” (II Timothy 3:1-5). “Money-lovers” here is the same compound Greek word mentioned above. Money is a litmus test. Its use reveals true character.

Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.” (Luke 12:34); and …“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (Luke 16:13). Money can be used for good. It meets our needs; “… for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” (I Timothy 6:6-8).

The good Samaritan in Jesus’ parable, unlike a priest and a Levite, used his wealth to rescue a crime victim. After treating the man’s wounds and carrying him to an inn, he gave the innkeeper money and said, “…Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.” (Luke 10:35). Benjamin Franklin wrote that at age seven he saw a friend with a whistle which he coveted. He gave his friend all his money and bought it. When he got home, he cried when he learned that he had paid four times its worth.

He carried this lesson with him throughout his life: “Do not give too much for the whistle.” He said he met many who, whether for power, prestige, pleasure or possessions, bought themselves misery because they paid too much for the whistle. [Brief bio: Mr. Pastor (yes, that is his last name, not his profession) is a Polk County, Oregon resident and graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota (M.Div., M.Th.).]

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MOMENTS IN TIME • On March 4, 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 32nd U.S. president. He would later notably lead the country out of the Depression and to victory in World War II. • On March 5, 1963, beloved American country western singer Patsy Cline, whose rich, soulful voice made her one of the genre’s classic performers of such ballads as “I Fall to Pieces” and “Crazy,” died in an airplane crash at age 30. • On March 6, 2018, the world’s oldest known message in a bottle was discovered by Tonya Illman in Western Australia as she walked on the beach with her husband, Kym. The bottle had been thrown overboard from the German sailing ship Paula in 1886 as it crossed the Indian Ocean, and said only, “Could the finder please plot the coordinates it was found, and the date it was found, and send it back?” • On March 7, 1965, up to 600 nonviolent activists marched to help African American citizens obtain the right to vote. Despite the peacefulness of their actions, the protesters were brutally attacked, with one woman, Amelia Boynton, beaten to the point of unconsciousness. • On March 8, 1986, 29-year-old tennis star Martina Navratilova became the first in her sport to earn more than $10 million in prize money when she won the U.S. Women’s Indoor Championships in New Jersey. • On March 9, 1611, Dutch astronomer Johannes Fabricius and his father, David, first observed sunspots, which are areas of reduced surface temperature. Johannes wrote and published a 22-page pamphlet on their findings, “Account of Spots Observed on the Sun and of Their Apparent Rotation with the Sun,” though his father initially disagreed with his son’s conclusion.

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QUESTIONS

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Canada? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What was the first animal to be cloned? 3. LITERATURE: In the children’s book series “The Bobbsey Twins,” what are the names of the two sets of twins? 4. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the chemical element platinum? 5. MUSIC: What is the title of Elvis Presley’s first commercial single? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the first U.S. national park? 7. MEDICAL: What is a common name for xerosis? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is a sommelier? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to visit all 50 states? 10. HISTORY: What were the principal powers of the Axis in WWII?

ANSWERS

1. Ottawa. 2. A sheep. 3. Nan, Bert, Flossie and Freddie. 4. Pt. 5. “That’s All Right.” 6. Yellowstone National Park. 7. Dry skin. 8. Wine expert. 9. Richard Nixon. 10. Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan.

Puzzle answers on page B2

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Food

Ray of Sunshine joins food court From Page A1

other stars when their tour brought them to the Pacific Northwest. Then COVID struck, and rather than bringing people closer together, Smock saw it brought out the worst in her clients. “I was being treated very poorly by people. They’d come into the massage room to get worked on, I’d step towards them to talk to them, and they’d take a few steps back. I’m like you have to get naked, on the table, and I’ll be touching you? So, that was frustrating,” Smock recalled. “The pandemic really took the fairy tale of loving people to a unfortunate realization how mean people can be.” Having had enough negativity, she talked it over with her husband and decided to take a leap of faith to pursue her second favorite passion – baking for others. “I always cooked and baked. Back when I was with the T-Mobile call center in Salem, I was called the ‘cookie girl’ because I would spend 8 hours in the kitchen making those huge trays you cook turkeys in and I’d bring 8 or 9 of them full and just walk around the call center, handing out cookies to people,” Smock said. When she, husband Robert and their nine combined kids moved to Monmouth, she kept the “cookie thing” going. “I was actually feeding the football team in Dallas all my pumpkin rolls when my son was in football,” Smock said. “It got to the point where people were really asking for them. I was like I really need to start selling them because I’m making so much. Polk Itemizer 10x10.5

I’m practically feeding the community.” They researched what everybody in town offered for breakfast items and decided to “up it once.” So, she and her husband sold their motorcycles and purchased a food cart to add to the growing Gather Food Court in Dallas. The Ray of Sunshine cart may have officially opened on Dec. 1, but it’s taken the community a while to notice. Realizing this, Smock has added pictures of her menu items to the chalkboard next to her ordering window. “Because people come up and the joke is now I’m really open. But they’re like, but are you open? Well, I have an open sign. I have a bunch of signs that say I’m open and usually a light on. So, my advertisement on social media is ‘I may have a small window, but I’m in here. The smallest window here, but the biggest personality,’” Smock said. Her menu may also have started small, with quesadilla and biscuit themed food, she has since added more, including hot sandwiches made to order, including meatball and Philly cheese steak. She most recently added precooked lasagna to take home. “It’s only because I reached out to the community and asked what is it you guys want? Because you guys walk across the front of my cart and nobody stops by. What is it is I can do and make people want to come eat here? People are like I want a meatball sub, meatloaf sandwich. I’m like, ‘Hold my beer,’” Smock said. One of her more popular menu items is the Trashcan. A biscuit and gravy concoction kicked up a few notches with eggs and more. “It’s taken off. I love that people walk up and say they want the Trashcan. I couldn’t believe people love it. And aren’t afraid to say it. Because at first it was such an odd

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Summer Sunshine Smock stirs up a batch of her latest concoction to accompany with her homemade biscuits out of her food cart Ray of Sunshine Homecooking & Bakery, now open at Dallas’s Gather Food Court. name. It’s fun,” Smock said. “My friend came up with that name. It looks gross. But I was like, ‘Hold my beer.’ It’ll only take a second for me to show you it’s good.” The longer she’s been open, the better she feels she’s getting at it. Smock attributes her baking prowess to the gene skipping a generation from her grandmother, Betty, to her. She never got to know her growing up. Two years ago, that changed when she learned what an amazing baker and cook she was. “That was a part I feel like I missed out on as a child. So, once that happened, I started buying baking stuff. I thought, if my grandma could do it, there’s no reason I couldn’t be her girl,” Smock said. She didn’t get to spend time with Betty, as she passed away in August of 2020. But she keeps a portrait of her grandmother on her food cart shelves to remind her of her origins. “In my own way, I feel I’m following in the baking for

her doing the cakes, eventually would like to do the mini cakes out of here,” she added. Smock is also exploring partnerships with other local businesses, including offering her cookies at Red Clover Public House and ice cream sandwiches out of her cookies over at Dreamie’s Creamery. “Hopefully this summer I’ll be doing waffle desserts with ice cream and get a soft server ice cream machine in here,” she added. Speaking of summer, Smock also envisions movie nights at the food court, by moving her truck up to match the other ones, then on the back project Disney+ movies on the rear wall of her cart. “Kids need places outside the house they can go to, as much as it’s a screen still in front of them, it’s interaction with their peers, maybe do a night with friends,” Smock said. “I’ve always been the mom where all the kids come to my house to hang out, so it’s kinda incorporate to do that on the property here.”

Smock will be going on vacation in March, so don’t panic when she’s closed for a week. But for now, she tries to be open between 7 and 7:30 a.m. (after dropping her son off at his work) and remain open until 7 or 8 p.m.

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Dragons dominate districts Dallas qualifies 20 boys wrestlers for state By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Feb. 14-20 CLASS 5A CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Thursday-Saturday • State Wrestling Tournaments • Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Portland

Friday • Dallas at Boys BB, 7 p.m. • Girls BB at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Boys BB at Woodburn, 5:30 p.m. • Girls BB at Woodburn, 7 p.m.

DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL Thursday-Saturday • State Wrestling Tournaments • Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Portland

Friday • Boys BB at Central, 7 p.m. • Central at Girls BB, 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Boys BB at Silverton, 5:30 p.m. • Girls BB at Silverton, 7 p.m.

Class 1A FALLS CITY/KINGS VALLEY CHARTER • Playoffs • Boys BB vs Imbler, Feb. 20 6:30 p.m. (results after I-O’s deadline)

PERRYDALE HIGH SCHOOL • Playoffs • Boys BB vs Adrian, 6 p.m. (results after I-O’s deadline)

The Dallas High School boys wrestling program is in the process of redefining the term powerhouse. While the Dragons accumulated 13 Mid Willamette Conference district championships under former head coach Tony Olliff, never has the program separated itself from the competition as it did Feb. 9-10. Under new head coach Austin Markee, Dallas ran away with his first district title scoring 500.5 points, easily outdistancing second place West Albany’s 280.5 and Lebanon’s third place finish at 251.5. In fact, the Dragons so dominated the competition, that teammates faced each other in the finals four times in the 120, 126, 132 and 215pound weight classes. Dallas entered two wrestlers in each of the district’s 14 weight classes. Austin said his team qualified one wrestler from each to send on to state finals next weekend in Portland.

PHOTOS BY WALT MARKEE

Carson Atterbury (113 pounds) gets the better of his opponent en route to a first place finish at the Mid Willamette Conference district finals. “I don’t know of another 5A that has done that. I know a couple 6A programs that have, but they’re pretty big districts compared to others,” Markee said. Unofficially, Markee believes the 500.5 points may be a tournament record, if not a school record. However, in

his mind, that wasn’t even a goal in consideration. “We didn’t really think about the record. Until last week, (the goal) wasn’t what’s the most points scored. The big thing is trying to instill in the wrestlers that districts is means for getting to state,” Markee said. “All we’ve been talking about is a state title.

So you need not just one good weekend. You gotta have two.” In total, the Dragons qualified 20 boys wrestlers and nine girls for state this year. Austin chalks that up to athletes who have participated in a continuity of programs from their days in the youth mat

club, through middle school and into high school. “It’s about sharing a common vision. It’s not a secret. Like any other team, some years are up, some years are down. It’s not like they started wrestling four years ago. I’ve See DALLAS, page B3

Panther Pit comes alive with the sound of pep band By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

This year began like any other year for the Central High pep band. They received sheet music to songs that they will soon know very well. “I usually go with a shotgun approach, as to getting sheet music out to the kids in the fall,” music teacher and band leader Ed Propst said. “I hand out 40 to 45 songs. We usually perform 25 to 30 songs.” Extra tunes are needed because whittling down occurs. “There are songs that I hand out in the fall that, for whatever reason, are not the right fit for the class,” Propst said. “It’s either too easy, too difficult or the band doesn’t gravitate toward that kind of music that year.” But songs that do make the cut provide enough diversity to ensure an eclectic playlist that includes “80s hair metal, 90s pop punk, some pop hits, some funk classics from the 70s,” Propst said. “We’ve also got street band stuff that’s only hip in New Orleans.”

Propst is now in his 17th year at Central High School. Up until two years ago he also taught music at Talmadge Middle School. For a high school musician, perhaps no ritual marks the end of summer more completely than receiving a stack of sheet music to learn. “In the beginning a lot of people hadn’t played their instruments over summer break. And then we have all these hard songs to play,” clarinetist Jean Coffey said. “But it’s fun once you get back into the groove and get used to it again.” An added perk is found in the music selection itself. “I quite enjoy it, because it’s nothing but super fun songs that get you going and ready for the school year,” trombonist Keagan Korbe said. Rehearsal time is limited by that age old dilemma: So much music, so little time. “When rehearsing, I don’t like to spend an entire 90-minute class period working on one song. I prefer to cover a lot of different material,” Propst said. “Thankfully,

BY LANCE MASTERSON

Central High’s home football and basketball games are even more fun when the pep band is in the house. pep band songs are 30 seconds to a minute and a half long.” Criteria are in play when Propst compiles his initial song list. High on the list, songs that have already passed the test of time. “I’ve learned the hard way that you shouldn’t go out and buy a $70 piece of sheet music for a song that was a flash-in-the-pan number one single for a summer,” Propst

said. “Which is why there’s classic rock mixed in with modern stuff which is mixed in with all different styles. I try to put something in those pep band folders so that every generation can go, ‘hey, I know that song’.” Korbe added many of the older tunes were already familiar to him “My dad actually listens to a lot of the stuff that we play. So, I was like, wow, that’s

really cool,” Korbe said of the playlist. Also on the criteria list is an honest assessment of the band’s ability. “There’s an element of, like, can the personnel I have this year handle this tune,” Propst said. “The third criteria is, can I get my kids through this and still sound good at the end of it.” See BAND, page B3

CHS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK DHS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Gentry Hagedorn Swim Team

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New postage rates take effect March 2

On March 2, revised postal rates including an increase from eight to 10 cents for first class letters will go into effect.

County awards bids for radio equipment

Polk Commissioners on Tuesday moved to award bids for county two-way radio equipment to Smith Telecom systems of Eugene for their low bid of $9,218.50. The radio equipment, made by General Electric Company, includes several car-mounted and BAS station radio sets. In other action, the board of commissioners voted to adopt a resolution setting aside 40 percent of all filing fees from civil cases in the District Court for maintaining and expanding the county’s law library.

Wildcats hand Fisherman first defeat

The 9th “A” basketball team seemed to put everything together on their way to defeating a strong Forest Grove team for the second

man-to-man defense as well as their offensive execution. Robb Cantonwine, Chris Peterson and Mark McGlaughlin led the way offensively, with the rest of the team playing very steadily. Matt Posey and Matt Schuman also did a good job of rebounding.

40 years ago Feb. 22, 1984 Valsetz hears final whistle

The last whistle will blow in the Boise Cascade mill at 11 p.m. Friday. The tune will not only signal the end of the last swing shift ever to work in the veneer operation; it will also mean the end of a lifestyle. Work will accelerate on the dismantling of the mill that has employed hundreds of people since the early 1920s.

Hibbeler wins fire award

Dallas volunteer Gary Hibbeler walked away with top honors Saturday night when he was named “Dallas Firefighter of the Year” at the department’s annual Sweetheart Banquet.

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This week’s Flashback is from Feb. 22, 1984: Chess players from fifth and sixth grades at Oakdale Heights Elementary School took top honors at the district competition Saturday in McMinnville. Out of 60 students who competed, Oakdale had five of the top six players. They will go on to the state competition in Portland. Preparing for the tournament are (from left)Scott Taylor, Tony Chance, Pam Ratzlaff, Jason Porath, Adam Johnson, David Hamm, Nathan Rouzaud and Don Kellum. Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, at

Hibbeler outpointed his fellow volunteers in areas such as participation at fires and drills, attitude, skill level and community activity.

a ceremony Monday night.

Abbot, a junior at Willamina High School, is the son of Loyd and Barbara Abbot. While involved in Boy

Abbot earns Eagle

Scouts, he served in nearly

John William Abbott, 17, received the highest award in

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Community

Qudirat Akanji, of West Salem, has graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the Fall 2023 semester. Akanji graduated with a Master of Science

in Business Information Systems and Analytics. UA Little Rock awarded more than 570 degrees during the Fall 2023 semester. Graduates were honored during a Dec. 16, 2023, commencement ceremony at the Jack Stephens Center at UA Little Rock.

Eight members of the Dallas High School track team kicked off their 1984 season by competing Saturday at the Portland Indoor Meet at the Memorial Coliseum. In a “special event” evening

mile, Wes Tilgner placed third among some of the state’s best in a time of 4:25.8.

Melanie Byrne also competed in the evening competition, placing fifth overall in the

high jump after taking second in her afternoon heat.

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Achievement

Qudirat Akanji Graduates from UA Little Rock

DHS track members compete in Portland

college’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Hunter is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2024.

Charlotte Hunter makes Emerson College dean’s list

Emerson College student Charlotte Hunter, from West Salem, was named to the

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‘The Prom’ takes Pentacle Theatre stage March 1 It’s Pentacle Theatre’s 70th anniversary season and the long tradition of staging outstanding plays and musicals continues. Next up at Pentacle Theatre is the Broadway hit musical “The Prom,” directed by Robert Salberg running March 1-23. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, “The Prom” is the story of four eccentric Broadway stars desperately in need of a new stage. When they hear trouble is brewing around a smalltown prom, they know it’s time to shine a spotlight on the issue — and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow, but when a student wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest quartet joins forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens. The result is love that brings everyone together.

“The Prom” cast is divided into the adult ensemble - featuring Julia Allwein, Maynard DeWitt Jr., Ara Duddlesten, Mat Genuser, Ellie Knoll, Kelly Sigrah, Maliyah Swartwout, Marley Whisenhunt and Megan Woodward - and the teen ensemble, which features Eva Hernandez, Julia Hollingsworth, Maleah Hopkins, Finley Klocksieben, Emmalee Reyes, Liam Smith, Anna Tandy and Ethan Trevino. “The Prom” runs through March, with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $50 and are available online at tickets.penatacletheatre.org, Students and people who hold an Oregon Trail Card are eligible for a 50% discount in select seating areas when purchasing tickets in person at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 197 Liberty St. SE, in downtown Salem.

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Falls City Grade/Middle School Students of the Month January 2024 Picture left to right Middle School: Larry Fisher Elementary: Zain Sears

photos left to right: 6th, 7th and 8th grade These students were recognized for showing commitment and selflessness

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Dallas High School CTE Student of the Month January 2024 SETH JONES Teacher Blair Cromwell had this to say about Seth: “Seth Jones is one of the hardest working and most supportive of other students at DHS. Seth is a terrific athlete in the spring with Tennis and also active in Theatre. He is the person who always arrives early, solves problems independently, and is the last person out of the door. He gives great joy to audiences with his big heart and playful antics, but he also is the person in the back cleaning up spilled paint, sweeping sawdust and crawling under platforms to tighten a bolt. He embodies the kind of work ethic and skills that Dallas High School hopes for all students. “

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Lyle Elementary School Student of the Month January 2024 Miley McBeth: Miley is a 2nd grader who works hard and shows great determination. We’re proud of you, Miley!

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POLK COUNTY ITEMIZER OBSERVER • FEBRUARY 21, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICES TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-967047RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, K E L LY C H A P M A N A N D HEIDI CHAPMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 6/25/2004, recorded 6/28/2004, in official records of POLK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/ or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2004-010419 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 562318 07529-AC-05200 LOT 11, BLOCK 3, NORTH OAKS ADDITION, PHASE IV, IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 592 NW Eve St, Dallas, OR 97338 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee 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. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor ’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $18,150.55 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $202,478.57 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-today, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 5/1/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION O F WA S H I N G T O N , t h e undersigned trustee will on 5/21/2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the Polk County Courthouse, located at 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of POLK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by 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 and 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. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest Kelly Chapman 592 NW Eve St Dallas, OR 97338 Original Borrower Heidi Chapman 592 NW Eve St Dallas, OR 97338 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800280-2832 or Login to: www. auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 A N D P O S S I B LY U N D E R FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, A N D I N C O R P O R AT E D HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO T E N A N T S T H AT S E T S FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH S E T S F O R T H C E R TA I N R E Q U I R E M E N T S T H AT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-23-967047-RM Dated: 1/5/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0190319 2/7/2024 2/14/2024 2/21/2024 2/28/2024 (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024) NOTICE The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has in its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described below. If you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property, you must file a claim with the Polk County Sheriff’s office within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property. • Firearms, knives, bicycles, electronic equipment, electronic devices, electric machines, jewelry, tools, bags/backpacks, cash,

ammunition, sports equipment, horticulture s u p p l i e s , f i s h i n g g e a r, surveillance systems, generators, farm machinery, power tools sound equipment, musical instruments, lawn mowers, tractors, Conex box - Lexus GX400 JTJAM7BX9L5244911 -Toyota Sienna Van 5TDKK3DC6ES468098 -Dodge Ram Promaster 3C6TRVBG5LE114136 - John Deere E130 1GXE130E4LL223968 - John Deere S120 1GXS120ELMM026 -16’ Stratos Boat BZNGD159J495 - VOLKSWAGEN Bug 3VWCB21C52M417199 - John Deere E120 (Jan. 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: PHYLLIS RUTH GREGORY, Deceased. Case No. 23PB11293 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stacy Hausler has been appointed personal representative of the estate of Phyllis Ruth Gregory. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Don G. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, Don G. Johnson, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, Or 97302 Dated and first published: February 14, 2024 (Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 168132 APN: 131258 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Kelsey Steggell and Jessica Steggell, As Tenants By The Entirety as Grantor to Ticor Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for LoanStar Home Loans, LLC, dba LoanStar Home Lending as Beneficiary, dated 09/15/2015, recorded 09/18/2015, in the official records of Polk County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2015-010226 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached exhibit A EXHIBIT “A” REF. NO.: 790609525 A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, COUNTY OF POLK AND STATE OF OREGON, BEING M O R E P A R T I C U L A R LY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE 20.67 CHAINS EAST AND 39.295 CHAINS SOUTH AND 166.1 FEET NORTH FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE JOHN E. LYLE DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 68; THENCE WEST 175 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 85 FEET; THENCE EAST 175 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 275 NW Douglas St, Dallas, OR 97338 The current beneficiary is U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 6/16/2017 as Inst No. 2017-007180 in the records of Polk, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee 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: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 04/01/2023 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $149,038.93; 2. Interest through 1/9/2024 in the amount of: $5,736.03 3. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $ 4,173.02 4. Accum Late Charges in the amount of: $35.22 5. Recoverable Balance in the Amount of: $1,317.23 6 . To g e t h e r w i t h t h e interest thereon at the rate 4.5000000% per annum 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 deed of trust. The principal sum of $149,359.42 together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.5000000% per annum from 03/01/2023 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 deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 06/04/2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, 97338 County of Polk, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by 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 and 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 the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. 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. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 06/04/2024 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION

FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TOMONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE Y O U T O L E AV E Y O U R DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-4528260 Website: http://www. oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1

information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated: 1/23/24 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, Attorney The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC 650 NE Holiday St., Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: (971) 270-1230 A-4807836 02/07/2024, 02/14/2024, 02/21/2024, 2/28/2024 (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Case No. 23CV44472 NOTICE OF CIVIL PROCEEDING HENSON BARTLE, Plaintiff, v. MARY GARCIA and, KEITH THOMAS OZZIE GARCIA, Defendants. MARY GARCIA, you are hereby required to appear and defend COMPLAINT filed against you in the above-entitled cause within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication, and in case of your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the COMPLAINT. The COMPLAINT alleges that you injured the Plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THIS NOTICE C A R E F U L LY ! THE DEFENDANT HEREIN S H O U L D TA K E N O T I C E T H AT I F I T I S Y O U R INTENT TO CONTEST THE MATTERS INVOLVED HEREIN, A WRITTEN RESPONSE SPECIFYING T H E M AT T E R S T O B E CONTESTED MUST BE FILED BY YOU WITH THE TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR WITH PROOF OF SERVICE OF A COPY THEREOF ON P L A I N T I F F ’ S AT TO R N E Y NOT LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION February 14, 2024, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiffs’ attorney. ABSENT GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, NO CONTEST TO THE CASE SHALL BE PERMITTED UNLESS THE CONTESTANT HAS FILED A WRITTEN RESPONSE. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. Anthony B. James, OSB #052924 Attorney for Plaintiff 1206 Main Street East Monmouth, OR 97361 (503) 838-4996 / Fax (503) 837-0575 Email: anthony@pjattomeys. com (Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 6, 2024) Monmouth Mini Storage (503)838-0803, 555 Gwinn Street E, Monmouth, OR 97361 Units to be auctioned off verbally March 2nd 2024 at 10am. All units sold as a whole. Sage Martin unit 259, Paige Blodgett-Eckrige unit 104, Theressa Moore unit 244, Carla Chandler unit 209, Donovan Howard unit 114, Araceli Kasper unit 339, Anthony Landry unit A009, Heather Moen unit 117, Rebecca Welch unit 102, Kenneth Walker unit 187. (Feb. 14, 21, 2024) NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER LANDLORD’S LIEN: Notice is hereby given that Highway 22 Storage pursuant to Chapter 87 of the Oregon Revised Statutes will foreclose a Landlords Lien on the property listed below, and subsequently hold a public auction online to pay accrued storage fees and other charges. The Auction will be held at Bid13.com and the auction will close February 29th, 2024, at 12:00 PM PST. Payment in full must be received by 5:00 PM PST, February 28th, 2024 to avoid auction. Sarrah Ohngren, Units M50 and M51 Scott Sharp, Unit M110 Gina Lopez, Unit L85 (Feb. 14, 21, 2024)

POLK COUNTY ITEMIZER OBSERVER • FEBRUARY 21, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of sale of personal property under Landlords Possessory lien. Personal property left in the following units have been seized for non-payment of rent and will be sold at The Storage Depot, 902 SE Uglow Ave, Dallas, Oregon 97338 on February 27th ,2024. The following units are available for viewing and sale at 12:00 pm. They will be sold to the highest bidder during live Public Sale: Angela Cook – H30411, Callie Arment – H20253, Jon Holmes – H20277, Karen Cox – A0061, Corene French – B0311, Debbie Hammond – H10043, McCary McCutchen – B0401, Eric Nash – A0045, Malinda Storms – D0013. (Feb. 14, 21, 2024) Willamette Workforce Partnership Seeking Proposals Willamette Workforce Partnership (WWP) is soliciting proposals to provide pre-and post-release job training services on behalf of the WorkSource centers in the service area of Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. $312,000 is the total estimate of funds available to perform these services. Through this request for proposal (RFP), WWP will select one sub-recipient to deliver WorkSource Oregon Reentry (WSOR) services in the Willamette workforce region. Work will begin on or before July 1, 2024, and continue through December 31, 2026. The WSOR project is funded through the Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP) and is supported by the Pathways Home Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to provide workforce reintegration to formerly incarcerated individuals. In partnership with the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC), the WSOR project aims to facilitate pre-and post-release job training services in the Willamette workforce region’s three prisons which are in Marion County. Visit willwp.org to see a full copy of the RFP. The RFP will close at 12 pm PST on March 15, 2024. (Feb. 21, 2024) NOTICE OF UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS CHANGES TO INDEPENDENCE DEVELOPMENT CODE On Monday, March 4, 2024 (7:00 pm), the Independence Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the following items: Expansion of the Existing Variance in IDC 70.021 – In most Independence residential zones, the minimum lot size for a detached single-family home is 5,000 square feet. However, one neighborhood – Hill’s Addition – is allowed a variance that permits lots as small as 4,500 square feet. The proposed code change would expand the existing variance to other neighborhoods, so long as certain criteria are met. Provisions to Make the Land Use Extension Process Consistent – At present, each land use permitting process has a different approval and extension period, and different procedures to consider an extension. These draft code changes would establish a consistent process and criteria for the review of extensions. Details about the code changes are available at https://www.ci.independence. or.us/plan-code-changes/. If the Planning Commission votes to forward the changes to the City Council following the public hearings, the Independence City Council will consider the Planning Commission recommendations during public hearings on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The City Council hearings will start shortly after 6:30 pm. Public Hearing Locations: The public hearings will occur at the Independence Civic Center at 555 S. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations, should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to Karin Johnson, City Recorder, 503-838-1212 / TTY: 800-735-2900. The City is an Equal Opportunity

Provider. I n f o r m a t i o n Av a i l a b l e : Information about the proposed code changes is available online. Paper copies of the materials are available for inspection at no cost at the Independence Civic Center. Staff reports for the proposals will be available at least seven days prior to the hearings. Physical copies of the documents may be obtained from the City for a minimal cost. Submittal of Testimony: Anyone wishing to present written testimony may submit the testimony up to and at the public hearings. Oral testimony may be provided at the hearings. Appeal Process: Individuals that would like to reserve their right to appeal a proposal should comment or submit a letter, along with any concerns, by the close of the hearings. Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision-maker the opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes the ability to raise the issue at a subsequent time on appeal (before the Independence City Council or the Land Use Board of Appeals). Staff Contact: If you have questions, please contact Fred Evander, Community Planner, at the Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351, (503) 837-1168, or fevander@ci.independence. or.us. (Feb. 21, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA EDNA SETH, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 23PB10127 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Teresa L. Pedersen has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, c/o Freeman Green, Freeman Green Law, 525 Glen Creek Rd NW, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97304, 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. Published on February 21, 2024 (Feb. 21, 2024) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE POLK COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: The Polk County Board of Commissioners 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: March 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM 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 files are available for inspection at no cost and copies may be obtained at

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a reasonable cost. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at least seven days prior to the hearing. The Board of Commissioners will hold a 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. Any person desiring to speak for or against these proposals may do so either in person or by representative at the public hearing. 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. Written testimony may be submitted prior to the hearing at the Polk County Planning Division. Please include a 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 March 1, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the Board of Commissioners. Comments received after this time, but prior to the hearing, will be provided to the Board of Commissioners 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. (Feb. 21, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK No. 23PB10942- Probate In the Matter of the Estate of Charles Klossen, Deceased Notice is hereby given that by Order of the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Polk County, Probate No. 23PB10942, Patrick Klossen has been appointed Personal Representative of the E S TAT E O F C H A R L E S KLOSSEN, 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, A t t o r n e y a t L a w, 11 7 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 February 21, 2024 Patrick Klossen Personal Representative Sarah K. Rinehart, Attorney at Law OSB# 821142 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 300 Salem, Oregon 97301 Attorney for Personal Representative (Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 6, 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 , 2 0 2 1 , a n d re c o rd e d 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

The Dallas Development Commission has published the FY 2022/2023 Dallas Urban Renewal Plan Annual Report. It is on file at City Hall and with the Agency. The full information is available to all interested persons. In FY 2022/2023, the Agency received $231,132 in property tax revenue and expended $236,071 in the Downtown Area. The estimated tax revenues for the Downtown Area for FY 2023/2024 are $235,000. The Downtown Area FY 2023/2024 budget includes $568,000 in revenues and expenditures. The amount of maximum indebtedness remaining for the Downtown Plan Area is $5,860,106. The maximum indebtedness amount incurred in FY 2022/2023 was $236,071. The South Area did not have any revenues nor expenditures in FY 2022/2023. The budget for the South Area for FY 2023/2024 is $32,000 in revenues and expenditures. The maximum indebtedness for the South Area is $41,600,000. The impacts on taxing districts due to the Dallas Urban Renewal Plan in FY 2022/2023 are shown below.

Taxing District

Downtown Impact

Permanent Rate Levy in Polk County

Percent of Total Permanent Rate Levy

Polk County

$35,131

$12,266,097

0.29%

Chemeketa Community College

$12,750

$4,424,060

0.29%

Chemeketa Regional Library

$1,628

$582,046

0.28%

Willamette ESD

$5,968

$2,096,168

0.28%

Dallas City

$85,997

$5,604,760

1.51%

Dallas CD

$1,085

$98,402

1.09%

Polk Soil/Water CD

$950

$367,679

0.26%

Dallas School District 2

$93,322

$9,219,403

1.00%

$536,447

0.28%

4-H/M Garden/AG/Forest Ext. District $1,492 TOTAL:

$238,323 (Feb. 21, 28, 2024)

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 me t h a mp h e t a mi n e s , t h e 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 EXHIBIT A THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF POLK, STATE OF OR, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL I: B E G I N N I N G AT A 1 / 2 INCH IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER O F T H AT P R O P E R T Y CONVEYED TO TONY KHA, IN POLK COUNTY DEED RECORDS MICROFILM 2007008781 (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS KHA PROPERTY 2), ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE MONMOUTH & INDEPENDENCE HIGHWAY (A 66 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY), SAID NORTHEAST CORNER BEING SOUTH 89°40’50” EAST 285.09 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT “C” OF A PARTITION P L AT R E C O R D E D A S COUNTY SURVEY NO. 11882, A PARTITION PLAT OF RECORD IN SECTION 30 OF TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, CITY OF MONMOUTH, POLK COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 2 SOUTH 0°18’49” WEST 148.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER O F T H AT P R O P E R T Y CONVEYED TO TONY KHA IN POLK COUNTY DEED RECORDS MICROFILM 2007008782 (HEREIN REFERRED

TO AS KHA PROPERTY 1), SAID NORTHWEST CORNER BEING WITNESSED BY A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD THAT BEARS NORTH 55°31’40” EAST 0.15 FEET FROM THE TRUE CORNER; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 1 SOUTH 89°39’43” EAST 142.16 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 1; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 1 SOUTH 0°18’49” WEST 158.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 1, ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF “ F I R - O A K S E S TAT E S PHASE I”, A SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN SECTION 30 OF TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, CITY OF MONMOUTH, POLK COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF “FIR- OAKS ESTATES PHASE I” NORTH 89°39’43” WEST 285.53 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED KHA PROPERTY 2; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 2 NORTH 0°18’49” EAST 152.75 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 89°40’50” EAST 52.00 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 0°18’49” EAST 154.00 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON ROD ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 2, ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID MONMOUTH & INDEPENDENCE HIGHWAY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID KHA PROPERTY 2 SOUTH 89°40’50” EAST 91.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NGA YEN VO BY DEED RECORDED JULY 14, 2010 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2010-6726, BOOK OF RECORDS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. PARCEL II: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 569.38 FEET EAST FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DAMON’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MONMOUTH, POLK COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 148 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER O F T H AT P R O P E R T Y CONVEYED TO DAVID H. DICKINSON BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1971 IN B.O.R. 22, PAGE 275, DEED RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 158.90 F E E T; T H E N C E E A S T 2.154 CHAINS; THENCE NORTH 158.90 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID DICKINSON TRACT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE DICKINSON TRACT, 2.154 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A ACCESS EASEMENT AS DISCLOSED ON THE AGREEMENT RECORDED AUGUST 15, 2016 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2016008923, BOOK OF RECORDS. (Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 6, 13, 2024)

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Dallas Police Department Thursday, Feb. 8

• At 4:10 a.m., police received a report of a suspicious person walking on Ellendale Avenue with a flashlight. Although officers found nothing suspicious found, they saw some morning runners. • At 6:13 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Main Street. A business requested a male subject be trespassed for shaking doors and trying to get in before the business was open. • At 8:04 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 41-mph in a 20-mph in a school zone on Fir Villa Road. • At 9:45 a.m., a purse was reported possibly stolen from the Dallas Aquatic Center on LaCreole Drive. • At 11:51 a.m., Cosette Hutchinson was arrested for a restraining order violation on Main Street and lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 3:52 p.m., Enrique Flores-Minjarez was arrested for theft 1 for pushing a cart full of items out of the store, then attempting to flee on foot on Kings Valley Highway. He was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 10:19 p.m., David Howard was arrested on an outstanding Dallas Municipal Court warrant on Miller Avenue. Two bags of a white crystal like substance were found on him. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Friday, Feb. 9

• At 12:07 p.m., a report of attempted theft from a business on Kings Valley Highway. Two male subjects were trespassed from the location. • At 12:47 p.m., a report of suspicious phone calls asking for personal information. The complainant was advised to block the number.

• At 2:26 p.m., the Dallas High School Cheer Team received an escort from emergency responders for a send off to the state championships. • At 5:05 pm, a report of two juveniles riding motorized bikes on Appleseed Drive. Officers were unable to locate any suspects. • Between 7-8 p.m., police received several reports of a man claiming to be a Verizon salesperson on Hawthorne and Fairview Avenue. Responding officers were unable to locate the suspect. • At 9:25 p.m., a report of a fight between unknown suspects with minor injuries on Court Street. • At 10:02 p.m., a male subject was trespassed from the West Valley Hospital.

• At 11:03 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance. Tiffany Posey was arrested for assault and lodged at Polk County Jail.

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Wednesday, Feb. 14

• At 11:42 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Walnut Avenue. Officers found a verbal disturbance only between siblings. • At 1:31 p.m., a report of a dog left in a vehicle. Officers found the dog was not in distress. • At 9:44 p.m., a noise complaint of loud music being played on Kersey Drive. The homeowner agreed to turn the music down. • At 9:57 p.m., a report of multiple people being loud on Wiens Street. Juveniles playing football outside agreed to keep the noise down. • At 10:05 p.m., a male subject was formally trespassed from Two Wolves Taproom. • At 11:06 p.m., a report of theft. Later, the owner was able to find the items with police assistance.

Sunday, Feb. 11

• At 10:12 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Church Street. Kyle Casey was arrested for prohibited exposure and criminal mischief and was formally trespassed from the Post Office.

Monday, Feb. 12

• At 8:12 a.m., Peter Furman was arrested for trespassing and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. • At 1:31 p.m., someone stole garden gnomes and decorations valued at $150 on Lacreole Drive. • At 8:45 p.m. Junior Nameta was arrested for criminal trespass and criminal mischief and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

• At 8:18 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 52-mph in a 20-mph in a school zone. • At 10:55 a.m., a motorist was cited speeding 40-mph in a 20-mph school zone. • At 10:58 am, a report of theft on Kings Valley Highway. A male subject was trespassed from Walmart. • At 5:42 p.m., Carly Dominguez was cited and released on an Albany outstanding theft warrant and was trespassed from all Walmart locations. • At 2:02 p.m., a report of suspicious persons on Laurelwood Drive. Officers found door to door salespersons going around without a permit. They were advised to seek a permit from city hall.

Independence Police Department

• Christian Jossue Ortiz Rodriguez, 37, of Independence, was arrested Feb. 5 and was charged with driving while suspended – revoked. • Michael Ronald Wilcut, 64, of Salem, was arrested Feb. 7 on three outstanding warrants. • Heather Marie Long, 48, of Independence, was arrested Feb. 7 and charged with harassment. • Sergio Jimenez, 29, a transient, was arrested Feb. 8 on an outstanding warrant. • Levi Paige Emminger, 38, of Independence, was arrested Feb. 9 on an outstanding warrant. • Claudia Diane Valle, 25, of Salem, was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with driving while suspended – misdemeanor.

Monmouth Police Department

• Victor Lugo Martinez, 28, was arrested Feb. 10 on an outstanding warrant. • Bonifacio Martinez Ramirez, 29, was arrested

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• Ryan Aaron Aumiller was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with post prison violation (unlawful delivery of heroin). • David Barbosa was arrested Feb. 13 and placed on hold for Benton County, facing charges of menacing, trespassing 2, trespassing 1, theft 3, two counts of attempt to commit B felony - felon in possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and theft 3. • George Alan Benson was arrested Feb. 13 and placed on hold for the U.S. Marshals, facing charges of damage government property. • Bryan Clemens Bunnell was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with violating a court stalking protection order. • Aaron Lamar Burrell was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with criminal mistreatment 1, tampering with a witness and three counts of contempt of court. • Kyle Jefferey Casey was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with criminal mischief 3 and city ordinance offense (prohibited exposure). • Charley Leroy Cavilee was arrested Feb. 15 and placed on hold for Polk County. • Brandon Leroy Collins was arrested Feb. 14 and placed on hold for the U.S. Marshals, facing charges of hold possession of a weapon.

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• Sean Coon was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with criminal trespass 2 and theft 3. • Daniel Archer Dreiszus was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with post prison violation (burg 1). • Levi Paige Emminger was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with three counts of failure to appear (escape 3, resisting and disorderly conduct 2). • Brett Allen Ertl was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with theft 2. • Gavin McLean Fraser was arrested Feb. 14 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals, facing charges of possession of methamphetamine. • Peter Robert Furman was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with criminal trespass 2 and two counts of felon in possession of weapon (restricted). • Joshua Michael Gomez was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with three counts of parole violation (DUII, recklessly endangering another person, violating ignition interlock device). • Bobby R Helms was arrested Feb. 14 and placed on hold U.S. Marshals, facing charges of failure to register. • Esteban Jose Hernandez II was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with criminal possession of forgery instrument 1, forgery 1 and theft 1. • Cody Newton James Huckaby was arrested Feb. 14 and placed on hold U.S. Marshals, facing charges of dangerous drugs/weapon possession. • Pavel Petrovich Kokhanevich was arrested Feb. 13 for failure to appear (theft 2) and was placed on hold for Benton County. • Shane Duane Luey was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with post prison violation (hit and run). • Scott Francis McDonough was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with failure to appear (attempt assault 4). • Austin Rock Miller was arrested Feb. 13 and placed on hold for Benton County (assault of a public safety officer - coercion). • Isaiah Samson Sanders was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with probation violation (burglary 1). • Victor Sarmiento Garcia was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with probation violation (strangulation). • William Jonathan Strauss was arrested Feb. 9 and

charged with violating court stalking protection order and improper use of 911. • Alex Henry Stuller was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with harassment and disorderly conduct 2. • Jeffrey Todd Wall was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with three counts of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and assault 4. • Tanner Joseph Will was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with two counts of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and criminal driving while suspended/revoked. • Christopher Creighton Wright was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with burglary 1. • Maria Denis Coffman was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with failure to appear (DUII) and placed on hold for Washington County facing charges of criminal mischief 1. • Stephanie Elaine Cutler was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with menacing, criminal mischief 1, criminal trespass 2 and four counts of harassment. • Natasha Brook Miller was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with criminal trespass 2. • Geraldlynn Kapualani Peterson was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with post parole supervision violation (eluding police). • Kitana Annabelle Rodriguez was arrested Feb. 13 and placed on hold for Benton County, facing charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, reckless driving, resisting arrest, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, criminal trespass, aggravated harassment and criminal trespass. • Rochelle Christine Wyonna Smith was arrested Feb. 13 and placed on hold for Benton County, facing charges of assault 4, burglary 1, failure to appear – elude, fraudulent use of a credit card, ID theft and unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. • Sereena Janeen Warner was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with post prison violation (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle) and mail theft. • Angelique Melinda Whittlinger was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, attempt to commit class A misdemeanor, assault 4, harassment and assault of a public safety officer.

POLK COUNTY ITEMIZER OBSERVER • FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Western Oregon women’s basketball cancels remainder of season The Western Oregon University athletic department announced Friday the cancellation of the remainder of the 2023-24 women’s basketball season due to internal team challenges. In a press release, the WOU athletic department did not give a reason for the

cancellation, saying, rather, the decision reflects a commitment to addressing and resolving issues impacting the program. They also emphasized the internal challenges leading to the season cancellation were not related to Title IX matters.

“This difficult choice is disappointing for all parties involved, and we acknowledge the impact on the athletes, coaching staff and the broader university community,” WOU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum said. “The decision to cancel the

season aligns with the highest standards of integrity and accountability within our program. We are committed to the success of players and coaches at Western and are taking proactive steps to that end.” The WOU athletic department added it is actively

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working toward a resolution while focusing on its commitment to student-athletes. The Wolves finish the season with a 3-10 record in the Great Northwest Atlantic Conference (GNAC) and 10-13 overall.

The Western Oregon football program came away from National Signing Day on Wednesday with yet another talented, Northwest-laden class to help the Wolves continue to compete – and ideally thrive – in the ultra-competitive Lone Star Conference. Western signed 27 student-athletes – 25 coming

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from the high school level and two from the junior college ranks. The Wolves’ class is Northwest heavy with 13 from Oregon and 12 from Washington (the other two signees are from California and Indiana). “The size and quality of the players we signed at each position really allows us to compete and have success in the Lone Star Conference,”

• Feb. 13: Boys BB 59, Corvallis 52 • Feb. 13: Girls BB 32, Corvallis 39 • Feb. 16: Crescent Valley 39, Boys BB 37 • Feb. 16: Girls BB 55, Crescent Valley 42

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• Feb. 13: Boys BB 41, South Albany 66 • Feb. 13: Girls BB 24, South Albany 65 • Feb. 16: Woodburn 56, Boys BB 37 • Feb. 16: Woodburn 42, Girls BB 46

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said head football coach Arne Ferguson. “We’re very excited about the class with the length and speed that they have, which is key in this tough conference.” The position breakdown is 14 offensive players (five offensive linemen, three tight ends and two quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers apiece), 11 defensive players (five linebackers, four defensive linemen and two defensive backs) and two special team players (one kicker, one punter). The lone local athlete who signed with WOU is Kameron Splonski, a 6’-7”, 305-pound

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offensive lineman from West Salem High School. With the 2023 rule implemented by NCAA Division II that states a player can play three games and still redshirt – Ferguson expects to see players from this class to be on the field in 2024. “With these new rules when it comes to redshirting, we will see some of these players on the field early,” Ferguson said. The Wolves are coming off a 3-8 campaign in 2023, including 2-6 in Lone Star Conference play – though three of those losses were by 10 or less. Western is hoping

to return to its 2022 form when it went 6-5 overall, including 5-4 in LSC play to finish tied for third (with three of those losses by five points or less). “I want to thank Western Oregon President Jesse Peters, our athletic director Randi Lydum, our recruiting coordinator Josh Manning and the rest of our coaches that supported and helped us put together a well-rounded and athletic class that will compete in the Lone Star,” Ferguson said. WOU opens the season Sept. 7 at Idaho State.

• Feb. 14: St. Paul 43, Boys BB 48 • Feb. 15: Girls BB 43, Perrydale 22 • (League playoff) • Feb. 17: Willamette Valley Christian 41, Boys BB 48 • (League playoff) • Feb. 17: Girls BB 23, C.S. Lewis 41 • (League playoff)

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• Feb. 12: Boys BB 40, Elkton 44 • Feb. 15: Girls BB 22, Falls City 43 • (League playoff) • Feb. 17: Boys BB 77, Crosshill Christian 55 • (League playoff)

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