Reptile Man delights kids with slithering surprises
By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
It might snap. It might hiss. It most definitely will slither.
That’s why the Reptile Man’s show attracted about 200 kids of all ages Oct. 3 to the Dallas Civic Center. And if they were lucky enough to be called on as a
By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
The community was invited Oct. 2 to discover first hand what the Dallas Police Department doesn’t have.
Police Chief Thomas Simpson lead groups of seven or eight through a labyrinth of spaces haphazardly placed throughout City Hall. He explained the list of what his department needs to be more dedicated to his officers’ activities is long including inadequate security or privacy, lack of privacy for both victim interviews and changing space and lack of secure parking for its vehicle fleet.
The need to expand has also long been a goal of the city.
“We had a bond measure for a police station in oh-four (2004) that went down by 102 votes, if I remember correctly,” Simpson told a tour group.
The administration hopes now is the time to revisit plans for expansion. In November, the city purchased the Itemizer-Observer
building for $660,000. However, they soon learned expansion into a larger space would be less expensive, tearing the old to make way for a completely new building.
As part of the open house Oct. 2, architects from Mackenzie the city contracted presented initial plans that would more than triple the Police Department’s space from about 4,440 to more than 13,000.
Before moving forward with a final design, the city is seeking the public’s input to help choose the best features that fit into Dallas’s existing character downtown.
To engage in the project further and provide feedback on both interior and exterior design aspects of the building, go to the city’s online open house web page at https:// form.jotform.com/jlainvolve/ dallas-police-station-ooh.
City Manager Brian Latta said a firm estimated cost for the expansion has not yet been determined. What is known, is it will take the public’s
volunteer, Ritchey would call one up to hold or handle one of his prized pets.
“I’ve been into (reptiles) since I was their age. It was a hobby my whole life,” said Ritchey, 61. “But eventually you want to do something
more than just keep them as a pet.
So I thought, Oh, I’ll do a show for some kids.’”
His first was in Salem. 33 years ago.
“I had fun. The kids had fun. It paid for my hobby,” Ritchey recalled. “Four years later I was doing 450 shows a year. It just skyrocketed.”
He rotates 15 animals to feature during his one-hour show, promising danger and intrigue, eliciting squeals of delight non-stop throughout the presentation.
Most of the stars of his reptile show are rescues.
“There were a couple I bought. I bought the alligator. I think I bought the snapping turtle, too. Tell you the truth, I’ve had him so long, I don’t remember,” Ritchey said.
His humorous presentation is tinged with just enough educational tidbits to ensure the kids walk away having learned something in the process.
“As I hold it, I’ll explain a little bit about the animal, I try to make it entertaining first, educational second. That’s what people want to see, something entertaining,” he said.
Ritchey has few rules during his show - stay behind the box (set up before him at the beginning, which actually contained a tortoise), don’t run around and don’t make too much noise.
“But it’s more for effect than anything,” he admitted. “The animals I chose have very good temperaments. Except for my rattlesnake.”
But just in case, he’s developed good peripheral vision.
See REPTILE, page A8
approval of a ballot measure to pay for it.
“The architects will complete their conceptual designs and cost estimation by the end of the calendar year. The City Council will engage
on this topic in either December or January,” Latta said.
See FUTURE, page A7
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Karen Sanks to general manager of the Polk ItemizerObserver, effective Oct. 7. Karen, a longtime newspaper advertising representative, is well-known and respected throughout Polk County for her dedication and commitment to the community.
In her new role, Karen will lead the newspaper’s efforts to boost visibility at community events and foster meaningful relationships with local businesses, organizations and community leaders. Her deep ties to the area and extensive experience make her the perfect person to guide the Itemizer-Observer as it continues its mission to serve Polk County.
“We are delighted to have an experienced sales leader in Karen to help spearhead our community efforts in Polk County,” said Frank Perea, Country Media’s Chief Executive of Revenue. “Her knowledge of the local market and her passion for the region’s success will be invaluable as we continue to grow and support Polk County.”
Having worked at the newspaper for many years, Karen’s connection to Polk County runs deep. She’s excited to take on this new challenge and is eager to continue the tradition of delivering high-quality advertising opportunities that help businesses thrive.
Be sure to congratulate Karen when you see her out and about— she’ll be a familiar face around the county, ensuring the Polk ItemizerObserver remains your business’s most trusted local resource for years.
Karen Sanks
You never know what Richard Ritchey is going to pull out of one of his boxes.
PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES
Dallas Police Chief takes a tour group through the crowded confines of the current police department, including a look at the evidence intake room, during an open house Oct. 2.
PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES
Reptile Man Richard Ritchey shares the history of his intimidating but harmless corn snake with a crowd of 200 children Oct. 3 at the Dallas Civic Center.
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Monmouth earns Budget Presentation Award
The city of Monmouth received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget from the Government Finance Officers Association.
According to the GFOA, the award represents a significant achievement for Monmouth, reflecting a commitment of leaders and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
In order to receive the budget award, Monmouth had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device.
Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and in the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.
There are over 1,700 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.
Grand Ronde Tribe receiving funds to fight opioid addiction
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sending $295,634 for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Indians to tackle the opioid epidemic by boosting prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. The funding will be used to address the opioid overdose crisis by increasing access to FDAapproved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder and supporting the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use disorders.
“Opioid addiction is something that does not discriminate. It takes lives, destroys families and haunts tribal and nontribal communities alike. Resources like these are a critical component to helping Tribes bring these services to those seeking treatment,” said Cheryle A. Kennedy, Chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Indians.
Dallas schools seek SMART Reading volunteers
SMART Reading is seeking volunteers for its reading programs at Lyle and Oakdale Heights Elementary schools for the 2024-25 school year.
Karin Johnson earns city recorder of the year award
By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders presented Independence City Recorder Karin Johnson with the 2024 City Recorder of the Year award. Johnson received the award Sept. 26 at the association’s annual banquet held at Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton, Oregon.
To earn Recorder of the Year, any OAMR member, city manager or mayor may submit a confidential nomination to acknowledge recorders and recognize their excellence and professional accomplishments. The nominee must have made an outstanding contribution or performed outstanding service to OAMR, to the profession of municipal recorder, or to an individual city during the association fiscal year. This award recognizes outstanding service and performance over and above the person’s job description.
Independence Mayor John McArdle said Johnson, with 24 years of service as Independence’s city recorder, has been a “model of professionalism, mentorship, and dedication to public service.”
“She has earned deep respect across Oregon and the West Coast, inspiring colleagues, mentoring others and supporting communities like the Santiam Canyon after the fires,” McArdle said. “Her recognition by the Oregon Municipal Recorders Association is well-deserved, and while she leaves big shoes
to fill, we’re thrilled she will continue to be active in our community.”
Johnson has worked at the City of Independence since May, 2000 and plans to retire at the end of this year. Johnson has been an active member of OAMR since 2000. She has served as a member and chair on numerous committees, served as region director, and served as president in 2010-11 again in 2022-23. She received her Certified Municipal Clerk designation in 2004 and the prestigious Master Municipal Clerk designation in 2009 from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She was also recognized as an Athenian Fellow by IIMC in 2017.
During the award presentation, OAMR President Nanci Sandoval thanked Johnson for being an inspirational leader, role model, beacon of hope, mentor, and, most importantly, a friend.
“Ms. Johnson’s leadership has been nothing short of exceptional. She has demonstrated a remarkable ability to guide others through uncertainty, fostering collaboration and consensus even under challenging decisions,” Sandoval said. “Her calm, thoughtful approach to problem-solving has earned the respect of her peers, and her clear vision for the future has helped to set a positive course for the entire organization. She has shown a talent for bringing people together, creating an atmosphere where
ideas are freely shared and everyone feels heard, even though we may not always agree.”
Johnson was further recognized for developing future leaders within OAMR, empowering new organization members to step into leadership roles confidently.
“This willingness to invest in the next generation of leaders is a testament to her dedication to the long-term success of OAMR, ensuring the organization remains strong and vibrant for years to come,” Sandoval said.
Johnson also received plaudits for her outstanding communication abilities, provided clarity during complex situations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
“Her ability to listen and respond thoughtfully has been critical in addressing concerns and building colleague trust. This level of transparency and openness has been vital to OAMR’s ongoing success and has helped create a culture of inclusivity and innovation within the organization,” Sandoval said.
Over the years, Johnson has been deeply involved in various aspects of OAMR, including her work as Chair of the Professional Development and Leadership Committee and her long-standing membership on the Northwest Clerks’ Institute Education Committee. In addition, she has represented OAMR on the IIMC Foundation Development Committee and
is a recognized Paul Craig Athenian Fellow.
In 2021, Johnson stepped in as First Vice President in the aftermath of the pandemic to provide OAMR with needed leadership during the transition period while OAMR implemented its first-ever Strategic Plan. She helped guide the organization forward by successfully planning her second OAMR Annual Conference.
In her most recent role as Immediate Past President, Sandoval said Johnson has continued to be an invaluable resource to the current
leadership, offering historical perspective and support during the ongoing implementation of the Strategic Plan.
“Change is never easy, and she has led OAMR through some challenging discussions, demonstrating resilience and commitment,” Sandoval said. “Given her many years of service, her unwavering dedication to the profession, and her contributions as City Recorder, she is a highly deserving candidate for the 2024 OAMR Recorder of the Year Award.”
Polk County unveils new ballot boxes
The locations of the new boxes are:
Polk County has a new look for its ballot boxes in new locations.
Polk County Clerk Kim Williams said the new ballot boxes are bolted down, 24-hour outside ballot boxes.
“We still will use a couple of the older style boxes at some locations, but where the bulk of the ballots get deposited there are new boxes,” Williams explained.
The outside boxes at the Polk County Courthouse and in Grand Ronde will remain where they have been at 850 Main St., in Dallas, and 9615 Grand Ronde Road. Grand Ronde.
Williams said these new ballot boxes are outside boxes and will be available 24 hours
Volunteers will read with students one to two days per week for one to two hours. For more information on this opportunity, contact go to www.smartreading.org/volunteer to complete an application. The programs are about to launch at both schools so contact SMART Reading today.
a day for voters. They will be open on Oct. 16 and will stay open until 8 p.m on election day, Nov. 5.
“Voters also have the option of mailing their ballots to our office with the postage paid envelopes they will receive with their ballots,” Williams added.
Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 16 to in-state voters. With mail now having to go through the Portland sorting center, Williams said her office recommends that if Polk County voters do not receive their ballots by Oct. 24 they should call the County Clerk’s Office to generate a replacement ballot. The number is (503) 623-9217.
WOU dean gives AI presentation to U.S. Congress
dean, presented on artificial intelligence to Congress in DC last month during a showcase for the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus. The event brought together experts from academia, government and the private sector to inform policymakers on the technological, economic, and social impacts of AI. As one of only 14 National Science Foundation awardees invited to present at the event, Flesch and grant cohort partners were recognized as vital contributors to shaping AI policy, education, and workforce development in the country.
“Generative AI is poised to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, from creative industries to education,” said Flesch. “As higher education institutions seek to prepare
students for the future, faculty and staff must learn to effectively utilize, teach, and critically evaluate generative AI tools. By understanding the capabilities, limitations, and ethical implications of this technology, educators can ensure that students are equipped to harness its potential responsibly.”
Flesch’s invitation highlighted WOUS’s commitment to innovation in education through industry-relevant programs and partnerships. This includes participation in the NSF’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity program, which enhances the applied research capabilities of Primarily
Undergraduate Institutions, ultimately preparing students for a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Through these initiatives, Western engages students with emerging technologies, addressing the needs of a modern workforce while fostering local innovation. Flesch was part of a select group of awardees representing one of only three projects from the NSF’s TIP Directorate.
Notably, Western’s cohort, which includes Champlain College and Christopher Newport University, were the sole representatives of the EPIIC program at this significant event.
Breeann Flesch, Western Oregon University’s Graduate Studies and Research interim
Karin Johnson
Independence City Hall
Monmouth City Hall in Monmouth (back parking lot)
Monmouth
Forest deputy position returns to patrol county’s woods
By DAVID HAYES
For going on five years, whenever someone was in need of aid or an incident warranted investigating somewhere in the very rural, wooded areas of Polk County, the sheriff’s office had to pull a deputy off highway patrol who would eventually get there.
No longer.
The county has pooled resources with Falls City and 11 timber companies to hire Andrew Silverman as a fulltime Forrest Deputy to patrol some 212,000 acres of Polk County off the beaten path. At age 37, Silverman said he’s found his dream job.
“Before I got hired, I’d worked on heavy equipment. Nothing as exciting as working at the Sheriff’s Office,” Silverman said. “I’d been working in a family business and had the chance to walk from. I got to ask myself for the first time in my life what I wanted to do. I found something I could be passionate about.”
Silverman started with Polk County’s Search and Rescue team. He eagerly applied for the department’s newly reformed forest deputy position.
“So, for the first time in my life, I’ve gotten to do
something I really enjoy doing,” Silverman said. “I’m extremely excited. I’m looking forward to it. I wake up every day, happy I get to go do this. I know I will do well.I’m excited to see what I can do in this position.”
The opportunity was resurrected recently after the position had been vacant since before the pandemic when several positions were cut back, Sheriff Mark Garton said.
“We reached out to the timber companies and say, ‘Hey, is this something you’d be willing to do again?’ And we brought in the city of Falls City into that equation in order to pay for a full time position because it’s not a general fund budget item,” Garton explained.
The position is paid for with $30,000 from Falls City and $60,000 each from the county and the combined timber companies.
Officially hired Sept. 1, Silverman now patrols federal BLM (Bureau of Land Management) properties, land owned by the state Department of Forestry and private timber properties. He will also offer an extra presence in Falls City.
“The big concerns are theft of resources and private
property out in the woods, unsafe shooting, legal shooting, trash dumps and offensive littering issues,” Silverman said. “I know there’s parts of the county where people go shooting. I’ll want to make sure they do it safely on public land. And I’ll work with Fish and Wildlife to make sure hunters are being safe out in the woods.”
Outfitted with a black, Ford F150, those in jeopardy, both good and bad, will know help has arrived.
“I’ve come up on people and surprised them a little bit,” Silverman said. “A lot of people say they’re glad to see me out there. The Fish and Wildlife troopers are happy to see me out there. We’re all on the same team, working together.”
Garton added he’s spoke with Falls City city manager, who’s happy to get code enforcement out there and is eager to get Silverman down there to work with them.
“I’ve been doing traffic enforcement in front of the high school, just being a good feedback presence. Interacting with schools,” said Silverman, adding he’s not an SRO (school resource officer), more a community service member.
“I was just at Falls City Elementary School helping
with their lock down drill, Helping facilitate with staff teaching kids about that,” he said.
“He’s just a regular, consistent face. That’s what Falls City wanted more than anything to have, that consistency,” Garton added.
Garton said providing a consistent, law enforcement presence has been an ongoing problem for the sheriff’s office.
“We would still go, say there was a theft, we would still respond, but we’d have to take someone off patrol to drive however far up into the woods to take the call.
Keeping our folks on the road and having the woods covered, it’s a force multiplier for us,” Garton said. The forest deputy position joins a fully staffed county jail. Garton said his department is still down one patrolman, with a couple
MICC appoints Mackenzie Newland president/CEO
The MonmouthIndependence Chamber of Commerce appointed Mackenzie Newland as its new president/CEO. Newland, who was initially appointed as interim president/CEO following Nicki Marazzani’s resignation, was unanimously voted into the permanent role by the board in early September. With nearly six years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Newland brings a wealth of expertise in fundraising, community outreach and event management, while previously holding positions at CASA of Polk County, Inc. and Liberty House. A longtime resident of the Monmouth-Independence area, she graduated from Central High School, then earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from
Western Oregon University. She is completing her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership at Western. During college, Newland was actively involved in student life and served as president of the WOU Model United Nations and was the recipient of the Shay Student Award for three consecutive years.
Newland resides in Monmouth with her husband
and one-year-old son and is committed to fostering the growth and success of local businesses. Her dedication to community development and collaborative leadership positions her as a vital asset to the Monmouth-Independence area’s future.
“We are excited to have Mackenzie leading our Chamber,” said Sarah Ramirez, Chair of the
Chamber Board. “Her passion for our community and her experience in nonprofit leadership make her the ideal candidate to guide us forward.”
For more information about the Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce and its initiatives, go to www. micc-or.org.
Independence Police release
September traffic patrol results
This September the Independence Police Department dedicated traffic-patrol time to identify drivers speeding, using cell phones, not wearing safety belts, and operating under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). These hours were funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in partnership with Oregon Impact.
Independence Police Officers focused on educating motorists found to be using their cell phones
more leaving in the next four months (with budget cutbacks, they had to eliminate a position this year).
“We’ve been fortunate. I just swore in a new deputy, our community service deputy, which is a non-certified position. It was the second one to come out of that position full time,” Garton said. “We’re definitely starting to have better qualified applicants, maybe not as many, but starting to see an uptick.”
while driving. Twenty-two citations and five warnings were issued during this period. Most drivers who were stopped acknowledged that they were aware of the “hands-free device” law. In 2018 Oregon House Bill 2597 drastically increased penalties so that now the third offense within 10 years is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.
Officers observe that drivers on their cell phones are often so distracted that they don’t even notice the “pull over” indicator blue and red lights flashing behind them.
Three safety belt tickets were written in September. A police department employee conducted a 100-car survey of cars passing City Hall to check seat belt compliance. She observed six people not wearing their seat belts during this count. The Independence Police Department will continue to take a hard stance on motorists using seat belts and kids being properly buckled in car seats. If help is needed with car seat fitting, please reach out to the Independence Police Department as they have contact information for
certified car seat installers in the Polk County area.
Only one driving under-the-influence arrest was made in September by the Independence Police Department. This is good news as usually there is a spike in DUII’s over the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Independence Police Department would like to thank the public for their continued vigilance in reporting erratic driving behavior to 911 as this led to several arrests this summer.
PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES
Andrew Silvermen was hired as Polk County’s new forest deputy
Milligan
Misha Isaak celebrate lawsuit win.
Mackenzie Newland
City councilor puts racial politics ahead of local matters
Local elections matter.
As an ex-student athlete at WOU who now calls Monmouth home after growing up in Seattle, I was moved by the support of the community during the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. After many conversations with peers and doing my own research I learned the truth about Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is a radical group full of fraud, Marxism, self interest and goal of destroying the nuclear family.
Today when you drive by Carls Jr on Wednesday evenings you see a group of five to six individuals who continue to show their support for the movement. The group “Justice for Monmouth” is led by city council member Carol McKiel who proudly promotes the Black Lives Matter website each week.
Ms. McKiel has stated she ran for city council due to her “white privilege” and white guilt. Monmouth doesn’t have a racism or policing issue and we do not need this to be the main focus from our city council. As a black person in the community I want to know what the members are going to do to help continue support families and not focus on a movement that has been proven to be corrupted and preach the dismantlement of capitalism and America’s way of life.
Ms. McKiel is more interested in her status and self interest with her college elite colleagues than the interests of the community of Monmouth.
Trevon Wolfe-Johnson Monmouth
JD Vance drinks too much of Trump’s Cool Aid
After watching the debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance, I am convinced that Vance is unqualified to be vice president, or maybe even to hold the office he currently occupies. Throughout the debate he seemed to think that, as Vice President, Kamala Harris could just wave a wand and make her agenda happen. He is apparently unaware of the Congress, where dysfunctional Republicans block almost anything beneficial to ordinary people. I thought perhaps Yale Law had included some of that basic functioning of government in his education. Vance seems to have succumbed to ambition and Trump’s influence to completely change his opinion of Trump’s fitness for office. The final straw, however, was Vance’s refusal to acknowledge that Trump had lost the 2020 election.
Just like his master, Vance is unfit for office.
Dale Derouin Dallas County Treasurer position deserves a more qualified candidate
Did the lawsuit filed by the Polk County Treasurer serve the public good?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
If you’ve been following this issue, then you know that the reason the commissioners restructured the Treasurer’s office in 2016 and hired a finance director was to safeguard public funds.
To be Treasurer you must be over 18 years old and live in Polk County.
To be Finance Director, you need to be a CPA, have years of financial experience and training, complete a background check and go through a vigorous hiring process. Who would you want handling your money?
By going to court and trying to force Polk County to go backwards and reinstate statutes from the 1970’s, the current Treasurer is making county finances less secure. If the legislature isn’t going to keep the statutes current, then the counties must be given the ability to protect themselves and do what’s best for the people. The current Treasurer still must monitor and report on all transactions to the Board of Commissioners and the public under the statute and the ordinance Polk County applied. Steve Milligan has done none of that and has been paid every month to sit at home and throw rocks at a job and pay he campaigned for. He is an elected official and should be held accountable by the people.
Chris Patione understands the importance of the Treasurer position and will be accountable for the constituents of Polk County.
Lyle Mordhorst Polk County
Sheriff Mark Garton has earned re-election
It’s more than obvious Steve Warden (running against Sheriff Garton) knows nothing about the complexities of budgeting. You can’t just jump in and start putting more patrol cars on the road. Constitutionally the Sheriff is mandated to serve the Circuit Court which includes court security and to establish and maintain a jail (Corrections). There is no mandate to provide patrol. You can’t just yank money away from these mandated operations and add deputies, and the added costs of the expensive infrastructure patrol demands. Sheriff Garton understands this and has to make these hard decisions and stay within the costs of the state required mandated services. I don’t think anyone can do better than Sheriff Mark Garton.
John Reed Monmouth
Re-elect Carol McNeil to Monmouth City Council
Please join us in voting to re-electing Carol McNeil to the Monmouth City Council. She brings her strong voice for inclusion and her getthings-done spirit to a council that has demonstrated time and again its ability to serve its citizens by providing timely solutions to problems it faces and by keeping this community a safe place to live, do business, and send your kids to college.
We all benefit from the long hours these people devote to make our lives just a little easier, a bit safer and a whole lot better.
James H. and Bev Beaird Leeper Monmouth
Democrat Party has the most common voter values
When deciding how to vote, please consider this. Some of the major core values of the Democratic Party are as follows:
* We value clean energy to avoid further damage to water, air, and land.
* Affordable healthcare for all, including but not limited to preventive care, reproductive care and family planning.
* Safe, affordable housing.
* Excellent public schools K-12 and higher education.
* Low unemployment.
* Living wages and strong rights for workers.
How do we attain these goals? We need strong communities at the base, leading to quality local and state representation, and input into the federal government.
Let us all lay down our swords and get to work realizing our mutual values. If we could only stop shouting and start listening, we would come to know that we really have more in common than not.
Carol Shaw-Slife
Dallas
Be
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informed to make best vote for democracy
I am a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 1965, who joined the U.S. Air Force out of high school. When I returned from war, I worked in mills, went to college, taught great kids for five years, went back to college, worked with the mentally ill for about 15 years, then retired after about 15 years as a higher education administrator. After I retired, I moved back to live in what I consider to be my home town, Dallas.
I value the lively discussions in the I-O Letters to the Editor. We live in America, so we are free to state our opinions. I agree with Norm Silvey (Oct. 2) regarding the need to seek facts to avoid bias and make good choices. I am well informed. I read. I watch. I listen. To all sides. I am concerned about the future of our country. I am concerned that some people may be unwilling to express their opinions out of fear of “reprisals” from others. I am concerned that the debacle that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021, is now referred to as “J6” (sounds kind of familiar and friendly, doesn’t it?).
This November, we will have a choice. In my opinion, it is a choice between autocracy and democracy. Read. Watch. Listen. Vote.
I placed my “Harris for President” and “Vietnam Service Ribbon” on my bumper last week. I will be voting for democracy.
Mike Shuler
Dallas
Clarifying a couple errors in recent letters
To a letter writer of a couple weeks ago, I’d like to mention that the holy books referenced were written in Aramaic and Hebrew script from right to left. We must think then that as we read, that is, move from right to left, we gain wisdom and knowledge of God.
And of the fellow with his crinolines in a bunch because of Commies under the bed, I’d just ask one thing: prove it. Show me one “substantiated” occurrence of a Communist in office here in the US. Go ahead. I’ll wait.
DL Farnworth Monmouth
Chris Patoine will bring responsible leadership as county treasurer
Polk County Treasurer Steve Milligan’s demand for a $101,000 salary raises serious concerns about his priorities and fitness for office. If his primary concern is personal compensation rather than fulfilling his duties, he is not the leader Polk County needs. Even more troubling is the wasteful lawsuit he has filed to secure this salary, diverting county resources from where they are truly needed.
Since his election in 2020, I have spoken with county officials, and the facts are clear: Milligan has not provided a single financial report to the Board of Commissioners, a critical function of his job. How can he justify such a salary when he has not met the basic responsibilities of his office?
Milligan’s record as a failed businessman in Monmouth reflects poorly on his leadership abilities. His ego seems to overshadow his sense of duty to the people he was elected to serve.
Polk County deserves better. Chris Patoine, a common-sense fiscal conservative, represents the responsible leadership we need. Patoine is committed to serving the public, not himself. When you vote, think about who will truly put Polk County’s interests first—vote for Chris Patoine.
Greg Powers Dallas
Don’t support politicians who support House Bill 2001
Our youth are being indoctrinated with totalitarian style teachings. Paul Evans, who supports HB 2001, is not educated in the area of affirmative care for children. He even states this in the 2023 Itemizer Observer article. There are reports that have refuted claims of affirmative care.
Many highly educated, fully aware, child-centered psychologists, educators, counselors and parents disagree with gender affirming care due to its experimental nature, as proven by three different sources, including; THE CASS REVIEW, THE WPATH FILES and the JOHN’S HOPKINS SYSTEMATIC GENDER CARE REVIEW funded by WPATH. In fact, other countries are banning care for children and vulnerable adults due to the poor research results in all of the 300 studies done through the CASS review and other research reviewed by Johns Hopkins. Both showed poor to fair outcomes. All of these research reviews are fully accessible online.
We are experimenting with children, which is a form of child abuse, when we allow bills like HB 2001. Children with gender dysphoria need to be supported emotionally, not
driven down a path toward medicalization. There is evidence and discussion among professionals which liken gender dysphoria to other events from history as a social contagion. We need to stop the contagion from spreading, not pass bills which keep it going.
Pindy McGregor Monmouth
Stealing political signs just generates campaign contributions
To whoever is stealing the HarrisWalz signs in our neighborhood: Every time you do so, we make another contribution to their campaign and order a replacement. Your cowardly behavior is fueling our determination to win this election.
Kathleen Stanley Monmouth
America was much safer during Trump’s first term
You may not like Trump, but four years ago we were safer, not at war, respected around the world, and more prosperous. God and country were revered!
These facts are presented by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE).
According to their website, ICE is supposed to protect America from terrorists, drug traffickers, criminals and other people who try to enter our country illegally. They enforce the laws that keep American citizens safe. ICE (June 10, 2024)
In September, ICE confirmed that the Biden-Harris Administration in the last three years and eight months has released into our country:
- 13,099 illegals convicted of murder
- 14 301 illegals convicted of burglary
- 15,811 illegals convicted of sexual assault
- 56 533 illegals convicted of drugs - 62 231 illegals convicted of assault
- 2,521 illegals convicted of kidnapping
In total, ICE has identified over 425 000 illegal criminals released into America. In addition, over 1.7 million illegals with ties to terrorist organizations were identified and released into our country.
No one knows how many illegals have come across the border but estimates are 15-22 million. This does not account for the estimated 2 million got a ways who were not caught, identified, or retained. Nor the plane loads of illegals the Biden-Harris administration have flown in weekly, most in the night, to cities across the country, all to create a voting block to create a one party system.
God bless/help America! Alice Pender Dallas
TOWN CRIER
Wednesday, Oct. 9
• 7 a.m. - Monmouth Library Board Meeting, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9:30 a.m.Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
• 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle/Cards/ Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Story Time with Miss Jo, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.
• 11 a.m. - Mah-Jong, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 11:30 a.m. - Trolley Trip to Independence, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 4 p.m. - Connecting With Loose Threads for Charity, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 5:30 p.m. - Heritage Museum Advisory Board, 281 S 2nd St., Independence
• 6 p.m. - Fungi in the Forest: Unraveling the interconnections between forests, fungi and wildlife, Divine Distillers/Inferno Restaurant 915 N. Main St., Independence
• 6:30 p.m. - Get Lit Book Club, Monmouth
Community Calendar OCT. 9-16 Community Briefs
The Polk County Republicans meet Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the library of the Dallas High School, located at 1250 SE Holman Ave. Important information concerning the upcoming election will be shared.
Wetzel Estate Winery hosts Federweisser
Festival Oct. 12
The Wetzel Estate presents the Federweisser Festival, a German harvest celebration, from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at the winery, located at 17485 Highway 22, just north of Dallas. Federweisser is a young, partially fermented wine made from some of the first harvested grapes of the season; it is sweet and sometimes fizzy. There will be lawn games and live
Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.
Thursday, Oct. 10
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Chat with the City Manager of Independence, Brew Coffee & Tap House, Main & C streets, Independence
• 10 a.m. - Cards/ Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, ages 0-5, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 10:30 a.m. - Bounces and Rhymes, ages baby to two, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.
• 11 a.m. - 10-minute Writing, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 1 p.m. - Needle Craft, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 1:30 p.m. - Medicare Info Session w/Bethany, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 6 p.m. - Chat with the City Manager of Independence, Golden Hop Saloon, 133 C St.
• 6:30 p.m.Connecting Loose
music from 1-4 p.m. on the patio. There will also be authentic German cuisine and Federweisser available to purchase. Entry is free.
Polk County Democrats host Talk About it Tuesdays
The Polk County Democrats have a new weekly gathering called “Talk About It Tuesdays” led by Professor Don Ellingson. The meeting is at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at their office. For more information about what topics will be covered, or to be put on their email reminder list for future meetings, go to www. polkdems.org. Scroll down to sign up under “Newsletter.”
Annual Fall Doll Show & Sale returns to county fairgrounds Oct. 12
Wagon Wheel Doller’s Annual Fall Doll Show &
Products: Frozen
Threads, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 6:30 p.m.Independence Days Commission meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
• 7 p.m. - Dallas Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.
• 8 p.m. - Comedy at The Inferno, by Stage Flight Comedy, featuring Nat Tandowsky and ItsJust Santi, 915 N Main St., Independence Friday, Oct. 11
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Trip to Oktoberfest, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Writers Workshop/Drawing For Fun, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead Tours, 5705
Salem Dallas Hwy NW
• 10 a.m. – Six handed Pinochle/Art Workshop/ Listening Ear/Cards/ Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 1 p.m. - Tai Chi With Cheryl/Bingo, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 1:30 p.m. - Jewelry making, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 3 p.m. - Teen & Adult Bingo, Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St.
• 5 p.m. - Bingo Dinner, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 6 p.m. - Bingo, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie
Sale is Oct. 12 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 Pacific Highway, Rickreall. Pre-sale is 9-10 a.m. and regular sale hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be dolls, bears, books, toys, miniatures and related items. To reserve a sales table or for more information, contact Verni Knight at wagonwheeldollers@gmail. com or (541) 979-2097.
Willamette Valley Symphony kicks off 2024 season Oct. 12
The Willamette Valley Symphony, featuring musicians from Polk and Marion counties, kicks of its 2024-05 season with Engaging the Senses: Masters of Sight and Sound. The performance features Felix Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto” with soloist Anthea Kreston, Fanny Mendelssohn’s “Overture in C”, and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
The concerts are Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. (with an art exhibit 6:15 p.m. and talk at 6:30 p.m.), and Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. at (Art Exhibit 3:15 p.m.
Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.
• 7:30 p.m. - WOU Smith Fine Arts Series: Lucia Micarelli and Leo Amuedo, Rice Auditorium, 344 Knox St N, Monmouth
Saturday, Oct. 12
• 9 a.m. - Arts & Crafts Supply Sale, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead Tours, 5705 Salem Dallas Hwy NW
• 11:30 a.m. - Dallas Area Senior Center General Meeting & Potluck
• 6 p.m. - Live Music: Joanne Broh/Garry Meziere Band, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
• 7 p.m. - Okaidja Afroso Afro-Classical Afro-Jazz Music, Dallas Event Center, 939 Main St.
• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Bailey Heidi, Golden Hop Saloon, 133 C St., Independence
Sunday, Oct. 13
• 11:30 a.m. - Trip to Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 2 p.m. - Live Music: Orvil Ivie, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
Monday, Oct. 14
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Cards/table games/5 Crowns Game/ Caregiver Support, Dallas Area Senior Center
and talk at 3:30 p.m.) at the Ashbrook Theater, 4045 SW Research Way, in Corvallis. The pre-concert talks are with Artistic Director Lance Inouye. Tickets are free for ages 17 and under. To purchase tickets for adults ages 18 and older, go to https:// wvsymphony.ticketleap.com/ engaging-the-senses-mastersof-sight-and-sound/dates/ Oct-12-2024_at_0700PM. To get season tickets, go to www.willamettevalleysymphony.org/wp-content/ uploads/2024/08/2024-2025Season-Ticket-Order-Form. pdf.
Panther Kids Wrestling offers beginners camp Oct. 14-18
The Panther Kids Wrestling program offers a beginners preseason camp Oct.14-18 at the Central High School Wrestling Room. The camp is open to first time wrestlers in kindergarten to fifth grade. To register, go to https://pantherkidswrestling.com/registration.
• 10 a.m. - ASL Class/ Hand & Foot, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 4 p.m. - Karaoke, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 4 p.m. - Youth Coding League, Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St.
• 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Community Center
Tuesday, Oct. 15
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Wii Bowling/ Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Cards/ Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 10:30 a.m. - Family Storytime, for ages 3-5, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S
• 11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 12:30 p.m. - Book Club, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 4 p.m. - Dallas Public Library Board meeting, Grace Scatterday Room at the Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 4 p.m. - Mystery Book Club, Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St.
Register now for the Glow Run Oct. 12
Registration is now open for the annual Glow Run Oct. 12 with activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., in Dallas. The Dallas Glow Run is a 5k family fun run/walk, with GLOW in the DARK theme. The race starts and ends at the Academy Building in Downtown Dallas and covers a mixture of trail and road surfaces. All the proceeds will benefit community members. Runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome (even four-legged participants on leashes). Register online at https://shorturl.at/qpSGa.
Climate Action Group presents Climate Cafe Oct. 17
Join the climate conversation with the MonmouthIndependence Climate Action Group’s Climate Cafe, Oct. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Monmouth Senior Community Center, 180 Warren Street S. This is an opportunity for community members, students, and citizens of all ages to engage in meaningful dialogue about the environmental challenges we face and explore ways to make a difference locally. For more information, call (503) 838-5678.
Friends of Dallas Public Library host book sale Oct. 17-19
The Friends of the Dallas Public Library host a Book Sale Oct. 17-19 at the Civic Center, 945 SE Jefferson St. The pre-sale is from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 17 for members of the Friends of the Dallas Public
• 6:30 p.m. - Dance: Ballroom, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 6:30 p.m. - Monmouth City Council meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.
• 7:30 p.m. - Dance: Country Couples, Monmouth Senior Community Center
Wednesday, Oct. 16
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9:30 a.m.Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
• 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle/Cards/ Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Story Time with Miss Jo, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.
• 11 a.m. - Mah-Jong, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 1 p.m. - Ten-minute writing, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 4 p.m. - Connecting With Loose Threads for Charity, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 6 p.m.Independence Traffic Safety Committee meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
• 7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.
Library. Become a Friend at the regular sale and receive two free books. Memberships start at $15 a year (for an Individual membership). The regular sale is 3-7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19. Hardcovers are
Wilma Jean (Ford)
Angellford
June 18, 1945 - Sept. 22, 2024
Wilma Jean (Ford)
Angellford was born June 18, 1945, to Arthur Eugene (known as Jack) Ford and Iva Evelyn (Burgess) Ford, the youngest of six children. She was born and raised in Cambridge, Idaho, where her father owned the livestock auction yard. Her mother was a schoolteacher and ran the school lunch program in Cambridge. Since her father bought and sold livestock, animals were an integral part of her upbringing. Wilma grew up attending the First Baptist Church of Cambridge. She graduated from high school in 1963 and attended Kenmen Business University in Spokane, Washington, where she graduated with a business degree. In 1965 Wilma moved to Salem, Oregon, to help her uncle and aunt Clifford and Ruth Layton.
On a bus ride back to Cambridge, Wilma met Judith Angell and the two soon became good friends and then roommates. Wilma believed in the Lord Jesus as her Savior while attending OSU. She and Judith began working with the youth at the Labish Brethren in Christ Church. When two of the teen girls from church ended up in foster care, Wilma and Judith became foster parents and opened their home to the girls. During this time Wilma was working at Haven Acres School for Exceptional Children.
Wilma and Judith had a foster home for handicapped girls for 13 years. In 1976, Wilma adopted Twiggy Sue. Wilma married Marcellus Andrew Paul Angellford (known as Andrew) on July 30, 1977, and they lived on a small
and overcame many health problems!
She loved people and loved serving in her community. She joined the West Valley sewing group which made many blankets, comforters and pillows for missions both locally and overseas. She was a leader for both 4-H and Girl Scouts. Wilma attended Sheridan Mennonite Church for 28 years and was very blessed to be a part of that community. Wilma’s positive attitude and indomitable spirit will be greatly missed!
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Dwane Ford, Walter Ford and Harold Ford; longtime friend Judith Angell; and husband Andrew Angellford. She is survived by her brother Earl Ford, sister Ruby Braun, daughter Twiggy Angellford, son Marcellus Angellford, daughter-in-law Naomi Angellford, daughter Gwendolyn Stone, son-inlaw David Stone and seven grandchildren.
Wilma would not want people to leave flowers at her grave side; instead she would want flowers brought to someone who has few connections and would not normally receive flowers. She also would like people to donate to Christian Aid Ministries (an organization she was deeply passionate about) in lieu of sending flowers or cards. Wilma’s children would also strongly urge people to continue Wilma’s legacy of helping people by supporting Christian Aid Ministries:
PO Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610 (4464 State Route 39 E, Millersburg, OH, (330) 8932428, https://christianaidministries.org.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Sheridan Mennonite Church in Sheridan, Oregon, with lunch afterwards.
of Forestry before going into sales.
Jon Adam Husser - US Marine, outdoorsman, race car driver, commercial rated pilot, avid Duck Fan, history buff, loving father, faithful husband and good friend. Always the initiator or willing accomplice for anything fun and possibly imprudent. He went home to his Lord and savior on Sept. 27, 2024, grateful for all he was able to see and do in this life and looking forward to the adventures in the next.
He is survived, and greatly missed by his wife, two children and five grandchildren.
Scott Farrell McGowan
June 29, 1933 – Sept. 29, 2024
Scott Farrell McGowan died peacefully early on a sunny Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2024, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by family and treasured by all who knew him. He had lung and brain cancer, and fortunately had very little pain or discomfort until the last few days of his life. He outlived two doctor diagnoses, and instead of a few months he had 14 months, to enjoy his visits, trips and holidays with his daughters, grandchildren, and great-children and their families.
Scott was born in The Dalles on June 29, 1933, to Vern and Martha McGowan. He was the eldest son of four siblings, three boys and one girl. His family raised hops and cherries in the Willamette Valley. After several moves, as Scott was the eldest, he learned how to run a farm.
Scott had a lovely tenor voice and was offered a scholarship to go to Boston to advance his singing. But his commitment to his family had him make a different choice. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Independence, Oregon. Later, he graduated from Pilot Rock High School
discharged, and settled in Ontario, Oregon, where he farmed and managed livestock for his father-in-law, Glen Hutchinson. A few years later he began working for the state of Oregon’s Employment Division in 1963, and due to promotions, he was transferred to Salem, Oregon, in 1966.
He worked for the state Employment Division for 27 years in many capacities, overseeing federally funded, but state run, social programs and he was instrumental in developing and promoting Title 9 programs to help welfare recipients train and get moved off of welfare. He steadfastly believed in a life of public service.
Shortly before he retired with Barbara, they bought an 11-acre farm and planted 8 acres in pie cherries, in Independence, Oregon. He returned to his family’s roots of farming. He then added growing shiitake mushrooms, when they were a “new” thing. But a few years in, a snowstorm collapsed the shiitake greenhouse.
Scott and my mother, Barbara, loved family, and loved gathering them together for Christmas, Easter, New Years, Thanksgivings, barbecues, weddings and 4th of July. These events were fun because we were brought together with sing alongs, games, great food, and joy.
Some things to know about Scott: he loved Merlot wine, barbecuing on the back porch at the farm, crabbing with his brother and sisters in-law, Kenni, Candi, Mike. He loved playing bridge with his in-laws whether they were camping, crabbing, in Mexico or California. He had three cats - Mo, Flo, and Joe - who followed him around the farm. And later he fed skunks, and the skunk babies would do the same.
Scott (along with Barbara) often camped in their RV at Taylor Park, which is on the
North Fork of the Santiam River, fished in Detroit Lake, and crabbed along the Oregon coast. He was devastated when the Santiam Canyon fire destroyed our family camping lots along with those of hundreds of other families.
Around 2010, Scott and Barbara sold the farm and moved back to Salem.
Barbara needed progressively more medical care, and Scott took care of Barbara until her passing in 2015. In 2016, Scott moved into The Springs at Lancaster Village, where he made many friends and became a Welcome Ambassador. He was an avid walker, poker player, and dancer in his final years, and even was crowned King of the Lancaster Village Prom. He happily lived there until his passing on Sept. 29, 2024.
Scott is survived by his daughters Kim GordonCumbo of Portland, Oregon, and Molly Jackson, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; he has five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Ladd McGowan and Mark McGowan, and his sister, Sharon Ruff.
We love you and know you are not gone; you are continuing your spiritual journey. We wish you peace and love. A private, private graveside service will be in Independence, Oregon. A celebration of life will follow next summer.
Benjamin Markle Vimont
Benjamin Markle Vimont, of Independence, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sept. 12, 2024, at 5:05 p.m. His cause of death was biventricular heart failure. Mark was surrounded by loved ones and friends. Mark was born in Medford, Oregon, on June 29, 1928. Mark is survived by one brother, David Vimont, of
Washington. Mark’s beloved wife, Anna, passed before him earlier in 2024
Mark was residing at Heron Point Assisted Living Facility. Mark requested that there be no funeral or memorial services.
The Farnstrom Mortuary in Monmouth, Oregon, is caring for the family.
Sharon Schuman
April 4, 1936 – Sept. 9, 2024
Sharon A. Schuman passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2024 in Salem. A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Dallas Event Center, 939 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon.
Tony Ray Keppinger July 10, 1946 - Sept. 27, 2024 Tony Ray Keppinger passed away on Sept. 27, 2024.
Tatyana Alexandrouna Karaman
Sept. 8, 1966 – Sept 28, 2024
Tatyana Alexandrouana Karaman passed away Sept. 28, 2024. Visit us at www.polkio.com
State University where he met Barbara Joy Hutchinson, his kindred spirit and love of his life. While at OSU he joined fraternity, sang bass with an a cappella quartet called The
dedicated fan and supporter of Beaver sports. Scott was also a huge fan of the Trailblazers and supported them no matter
Leaving your
Oregon’s official state vegetable: The Potato
JEREMY C. RUARK
Country Media, Inc.
The potato is being recognized as the Oregon’s official vegetable.
Senator Bill Hansell (R-Athena) is a co-chief sponsor of Senate Current Resolution 3 (SCR 3 approved in the 2023 Oregon Legislature.
During an induction ceremony hosted by the Oregon Potato Commission in Salem Sept. 23, Hansell made the following statement.
“The hardworking farmers who cultivate this crop are the backbone of our agricultural sector, and today we acknowledge their contributions by elevating the potato to its rightful status,” Hansell said.
“It was an honor to sponsor SCR 3 and see this resolution come to life. This is a day of celebration not just for potato growers, but for all Oregonians.”
The potato is one of Oregon’s most important agricultural products, according to
Hansel,l with the state ranking number 4 in potato production nationwide. The industry contributes over $200 million to Oregon’s economy annually.
About 80% of the potatoes in Oregon are processed. This means they are used for foods like frozen French fries and dried mashed potatoes instead of being eaten fresh, according to Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation.
HISTORY
“Roots and tubers were eaten by Native Americans in Oregon before settlers came to the state. But potatoes weren’t grown until 1795. They were planted by the crew of a ship called Ruby on an island in the Columbia River,” the Foundation website states.
“More potatoes were planted in 1811, in Astoria this time. There were enough potatoes grown that they could send them further into Oregon than the coast. The first planting in 1811 grew 190 potatoes.
By 1835 they’d grown 1,300 bushels. That’s 78,000 pounds. When more settlers started to come to Oregon, potatoes became a main part of their diet and potato farming increased.”
SCR 3 recognizes the potato’s significance to Oregon’s history, economy, and culture, while opening up new marketing opportunities that will help promote Oregon-grown potatoes in both local and national markets.
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
Potatoes are a vital, versatile, nutritious, and easy-to-use food source.
They are a cost-effective and child-friendly component of K-12 school meals and can play a key role in minimizing plate waste in schools. Potatoes are grown across Oregon, contributing to the state’s health and economic well-being. They represent a crucial piece of Oregon’s diverse and unique
METRO CREATIVE
The potato industry contributes over $200 million to Oregon’s economy annually.
agricultural sector; they are the state’s top-selling vegetable and its seventh most valuable agricultural commodity.
Oregon potatoes are exported to international markets, making them a
significant component of the state’s international trade.
Oregon farmers have donated one million pounds of potatoes annually to the Oregon Food Bank. Senate Current Resolution 3 designates the
potato as the official vegetable of Oregon.
For more information on the Oregon Potato Commission and the potato industry’s impact on Oregon, visit https://oregonspuds.com.
Homeowner assistance fund accepting final applications online
Oregon Housing and Community Services is reopening the Homeowner Assistance Fund online application portal to accept final applications directly from homeowners. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31. New applications will be put on a wait list and prioritized for homeowners most at risk of foreclosure or loss.
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Homeowners can now review application criteria and apply directly online using a link on the HAF website: www.oregonhomeownerassistance.org. If homeowners need or would like assistance with an application, they can contact a HAF intake partner. A list of intake partners can be found at www.oregon.gov/ ohcs/homeownership/Pages/
He explained several milestone steps remain before the ballot measure is drawn up, including completion of the conceptual architectural designs of the buildings
Homeownership-AssistanceFund.aspx.
HAF offers federal temporary COVID-19 pandemic relief to help homeowners who experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic. HAF can help homeowners become current on their mortgages, county taxes, homeowners’ or condo associations, land sale contracts, secured manufactured home
or floating home loans and lot rent or moorage fees associated with homeowners in manufactured home parks or marinas. Financial hardship includes a reduction in income or an increase in housing costs resulting from the pandemic.
Homeowners are eligible to apply if they meet the program’s general eligibility criteria and are facing foreclosure, involved in a court case
interior and exterior, site survey, geotechnical analysis of the site, a second public open house and engagement on the project, cost estimating, and discussion by the City Council to decide to place the bond measure on the ballot.
“We do not have solid estimates on the cost of the project at this time. As the project progresses in design, we’ll
that threatens their home, in property tax foreclosure, in collections with their HOA, or in other high-risk situations identified by a housing counselor. Homeowners in foreclosure may have already received outreach letters from OHCS or their county assessor.
OHCS will make its final HAF payments in February 2025, limiting total assistance
complete a cost estimation,” Latta said. “As the architects noted, this information should be available by the end of the calendar year.”
available to new applicants. OHCS encourages homeowners to explore all other options with their servicer or a housing counselor before applying for HAF. Applying for HAF does not guarantee approval or that a foreclosure will be postponed. HAF is administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
He added in order for the bond measure to be placed on the May 2025 ballot, the city will need to file the required paperwork with the county by Feb. 28, 2025.
HEALTH DIRECTORY
CHIROPRACTIC
• JOYNT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Brian Joynt, DC - 629 Clay Street East, Monmouth, OR 97361 Family-oriented chiropractic clinic, dedicated to creating an unparalleled experience of service, quality and care by teaching the true principles of chiropractic. We look forward to empowering each of you to help your family participate more fully in life. New patients welcome. Accept most insurance. Auto/ personal injury and work comp. Massage therapist on site. Complimentary consultations. Call us today to make your appointment (503) 837-0550.
• THORNTON CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Sharon and Marty Thornton - Palmer Graduates - We care, God cures. 1650 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 97351 503-838-3346. Office hours: Mon & Wed 8am-12pm & 2pm-6pm, Tues & Thursday 8:30am-12pm & 2pm-6pm, Fri 8am-noon. Serving Polk county for 25 years. Offering Thompson Drop and other hands-on techniques, as well as Advanced Activator Methods and Functional Neurology. We provide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity adjusting for all ages in a loving and caring environment. We are accepting new patients for Family Wellness Care, Medicare, Auto or personal injury & Workers Comp. Licensed Massage Therapy available on site.
COUNSELING
• CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING offers counseling services to individuals, couples and families as well as seminars and grief recovery workshops. Areas we support but are not limited to are adolescent, premarital, marriage, family, trauma, crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, and identity crisis. We help our clients find healing, learn communication skills, and appropriate responses to individual and family needs and how to obtain overall health, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We provide a safe and caring environment to face life situations, address interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict and help individuals realize their full potential in order to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective, and purpose. Our counselors are NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselors, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselors and Certified Temperament Counselors. Our office is located at 177 SW Oak St., Dallas, OR 97338. For more information or to schedule an appointment visit our website www. crossandcrowncounseling.com or call (503) 917-1625.
GENERAL DENTISTRY
• WESTON K. MORRILL, DMD - 289 E. Ellendale Suite #201, Dallas. 503-623-6616. Family, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Complete dentistry for the entire family. Se habla español.
• KENNETH WINOKUR, DMD - 329 South Main Street Independence, OR 97351. 503-838-1633. High quality service with your comfort in mind. Nitrous oxide gas sedation available. www.independencedental. org
IMAGING SERVICES
• WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL offers state-of-the-art, all-digital diagnostic imaging services. With your physician’s referral, we provide bone density tests, CT scans, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and MRI services. Check out our comfortable and spacious mammography suite. Our imaging services are located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-6237302. Learn more at salemhealth.org/westvalley.
LABORATORY SERVICES
• SALEM HEALTH HOSPITALS & CLINICS provides lab services at three convenient locations in Dallas, Monmouth and Independence. Both fully accredited labs accept health care provider referrals for collections and testing. The labs also offer employment and selfreferral drug testing. Appointments are not required at either location. Learn more at salemhealth.org/lab. WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL outpatient lab available weekdays 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-814-5227
SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC – MONMOUTH is open Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-814-5227.
SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC – INDEPENDENCE is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., 1430 Monmouth St., 503-917-2255.
PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES
• WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL offers a wide range of rehabilitation services. Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are located at 1050 SE Uglow Ave, Dallas, 503-917-2121.
• SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC –MONMOUTH offers physical, occupational and speech therapy. Located at 512 Main St., 503-838-1388. Learn more at salemhealth.org/rehab.
PRIMARY CARE
• SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINICS are accepting new patients in Dallas, Monmouth and Independence. With a proactive health care approach, the clinics provide care for all ages. Services include annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling. Learn more at salemhealth.org/primary-care.
Dallas — 1000 SE Uglow Ave., 503-623-8376
Independence — 1430 Monmouth St., 503-917-2255
Independence — Central Health and Wellness Center — 1601 Monmouth St., Suite 100, 503-838-0045
Monmouth — 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1182
URGENT CARE
• BESTMED URGENT CARE provides treatments and services for time-sensitive injuries and illnesses. We have caring and knowledgeable providers to treat a variety of conditions such as fever & flu, sprains & strains, allergies & asthma, UTIs, and dehydration. Additional services include sports physicals, on-site lab & x-ray, sutures & stitches, and vaccinations. Walkins are welcome. Learn more online at bestmedclinics. com. The BestMed Urgent Care clinic is located at 186 West Ellendale Avenue in Dallas; 971-900-4984.
Reptile Reptile man delights kids
From Page A1
“You never know what a kid is going to do,” Ritchey said.
As if to prove his point, soon after introducing himself and telling the kids what they were in for, a young toddler
made his way up next to him as if part of the show.
“Hello. Where’s you come from?” he asked the mystery guest. But he carried on, knowing the youngling’s mom would “rescue” him sooner than later.
Most of the stars of Ritchey’s show are actual rescues from owners who’d lost the desire to maintain their pet.
“My burmese python belonged to a woman in Forest Grove. It bit her and constricted her. It scared her kind of bad, so she just gave it to me for free to use in children’s shows,” Ritchey cautioned. “It was her own fault. She reached into the cage, which is the number one rule you don’t do. It thought it was being fed and bit her.”
The Dallas Public Library hosted The Reptile Man’s
visit, having regularly invited him especially to summer shows in the city park.
Attendees average ages are usually between 5 and 12.
“I’ve even done adult parties, adult care facilities. Everybody seems to like it. And I can gear it towards them,” he said.
While Ritchey doesn’t need a license to be a Reptile Man, he does need a permit for some of his animals that have
become illegal to own over the years, such as his snapping turtle.
“My main thing is invasive species. People have a tendency to let animals go and they cause a lot of problems. So I talk about that with the snapping turtle, especially,” he added.
What never changes no matter the audience is the look of absolute wonder on the kids’ faces, especially as
Richey drapes one over the shoulders of a brave volunteer.
“That’s why I do it. It reminds me of when I was a kid getting excited over it,” he said. “So it’s kind of like reliving your childhood over and over again.”
PHOTOS BY DAVID HAYES
Volunteers got to get up and close with the real stars of the Reptile Man’s show Oct. 3 at the Dallas Civic Center.
Oct. 9-15
Wednesday, Oct. 9 Volleyball
• Perrydale at Livingstone Academy, 6 p.m.
• Central at Silverton, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 10
• Willamette Valley at Falls City, 6 p.m.
Football
• Silverton at Central, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 11
Cross Country
• Dallas at Champoeg Invitational, 1 p.m.
• Central at Rose City Championship, 1:30 p.m.
Football
• Pilot Rock/Ukiah at Perrydale, 6 p.m.
• Dallas at Crescent Valley, 7 p.m.
• Siletz Valley at Falls City, 7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 14
Volleyball
• Falls City at Mapleton, 4 p.m.
• Falls City at Elkton, 6 p.m.
• (at Mapleton HS)
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Volleyball
• Perrydale at Jewell, 6 p.m.
• Woodburn at Central, 6:30 p.m.
• West Albany at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer
• Central at Dallas, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer
• Dallas at Central, 7 p.m.
Mountaineer netters establish superiority over rival Pirates
Wolves move to 3-0 in LSC play with 34-10 win at Western New Mexico
Western ATHLETICS
The Western Oregon football team jumped out to a 10-0 lead and never looked back as the Wolves moved to 3-0 in Lone Star Conference play with a 34-10 win at Western New Mexico on Saturday at Ben Altamirano Field.
WOU (3-2 overall, 3-0 LSC) led the Mustangs (2-4, 0-4) 10-7 near the end of the first half when Dominique Loggins broke free for a 41-yard touchdown run with 37 seconds remaining to give the Wolves a 17-7 lead at the break.
It was the start of 24 unanswered points for the Wolves - capped with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth (36-yard touchdown reception by Damon Hickok and a 4-yard scoring run by Michael Gibson III).
For the second week in a row, the Wolves held an opponent to less than 300 yards of offense - holding WNMU to 298 yards, including just 40
on the ground. WOU, on the other hand, had 400 yards of offense with 268 of it coming on the ground.
Loggins paced the WOU offense with 130 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries while Kainoa Jones rushed for 62 yards to go along with going 8-for-13 passing for 84 yards and two touchdown passes. Jordan McCarty finished 6-for-8 passing for 48 yards. Hickok led the team with seven catches for 82 yards and a score.
Defensively, JJ Tofaeono tied a team-high six tackles to go along with a sack and forced a fumble. Nino Gama had six tackles and a sack while Daron Ulrich had four tackles and an interception. As a team, WOU had six sacks be six different players - the most sacks in a game for the Wolves since having seven against Lincoln (CA) on Nov. 13, 2021, and the most against a D-II opponent since Oct. 8, 2016 (Simon Fraser).
The Wolves look to win four games in a row for the
first time since 2019 when they host Eastern New Mexico next Saturday at McArthur Field.
PHOTO BY EDDIE BRUNING
Western senior Dominique Loggins breaks free for a 41-yard touchdown run with 37 seconds remaining in the first half to give the Wolves a 17-7 lead at the break.
Perrydale’s sophomore MacKenzie Pelzer blocks a spike attempt by Falls City.
PHOTOS BY SMY PHOTOGRAPHY
Senior Elyssa Burgess flicks a shot back over the net for Perrydale.
Falls City’s Molly King-Croh and Perrydale’s MacKenzie Pelzer clash again at the net.
Senior Molly King-Croh spikes a shot in early action against the Pirates.
PAGES OF THE PAST FLASHBACK
50 years ago Oct. 9, 1974
Garbage rate increase approved for Dallas
Refuse collection rates for residential customers in Dallas will increase Nov. 1, following action by the Dallas City Council Monday night.
For the average homeowner with once-per-week pickup of one standard size can, the increase will be from the present $2.50 per month to $3 per month. The two-can rate will increase from $3.75 to $4.75 per month with a flat charge of $1.75 for each additional can. The rate increases were approved following a positive report from the council’s Administrative Committee.
Increased operating costs were cited as the reason for the rate changes.
‘Excessive control’ charged in Polk Comprehensive Plan
Charges of excessive control of private property again emerged at the second hearing on th proposed Polk County Comprehensive Plan held Thursday night at the Courthouse. Planning commissioners also heard several of what they called
“constructive remarks” that dealt with an existing commercial zone on Highway 22, and with the proposed method for reviewing the plan in subsequent years. John Schall and Larry Ediger, of Dallas, argued before the Planning Commission that the existing commercial use zone on the new coast highway near Polk Station should be recognized on the Comprehensive Plan to define the rights of those property owners involved.
Freshmen blank
Sandy
The Dallas Freshmen made it three in a row Thursday by whitewashing Sandy 44-0. The scoring was done in all four quarters with the touchdowns being distributed throughout the team.
Quarterback Russ Henry scored first on a 12-yard keeper off the triple option. Lance Ediger was next in the scoring scramble as he caught a short pass and rambled fifty yards to pay dirt.
40 years ago Oct. 10, 1984
This week’s flashback is from Oct. 9, 1974: Miss Fire Prevention – Bobbie Jacobsen (center) a ninth grader from LaCreole junior high, was named “Miss Fire Prevention” last Thursday night following judging of talks on fire safety before the Dallas Fire Department members. Named as her princesses were runners-up Margie Haunhorst (left) and Barbara Reimer (right). Other participants included Kim Anderson, Carla Ballard and Julie Brown. The contest marked the start of Fire Prevention Week, observed Oct. 6-12. Miss Fire Prevention represents the local fire department in their fire prevention activities in the school and at local civic functions.
Bid for remodeling jail OK’d Polk County commissioners accepted the lowest bid to remodel the county jail from a Salem-based construction firm at their Oct. 3 meeting. Elliott-Jochimsen Construction’s bid of $84,774 was accepted over two other bids made two weeks earlier that were both just over $100,000. Undersheriff Gary
David said Thursday he is confident the low bidder will be able to follow all of the specifications of the remodeling.
Dallas speech team wins 11 awards Oct. 6
Jill Yomnick and Byron Perry, members of the Dallas High School speech team, were double winners Saturday at the Willamette Valley League fall tournament. Both
scored superior in cross-examination debate. Yomnick took a superior in serious reading and Perry had a rating of excellent in story telling.
Others scoring superior were Dana Goins, Karen Nielsen, Bill Norfleet, Matt Friesen and Linda Yomnick.
Dallas shocks eighthranked Canby
There was more to dance about Friday night than the
Dallas High School homecoming. After the Dragons wrenched out a 27-26 overtime football win over eighthranked Canby, at least no one was sitting in his seat. The two teams pushed and pulled at each other through two ties and three lead changes, each wracking up strong defensive drives and coming up with numerous big plays that kept things tense until it was over.
Oct. 9 Answer key. Puzzles can be found on page B7
Past comes alive
PHOTOS BY DAVID HAYES
Carter Craig shares tales of the prohibition era, including ghostly sightings and Halloween Night happenings at the new Monmouth Alley next to City Hall.
Wade Carey and Stella Shafer channel Warren and Jackson sharing tragic tales involving the youth of Monmouth.
Mayor Cecilia Koontz dons her persona of past mayors while speaking of the history of Monmouth’s old City Hall and fire station, while sprinkling in tales of suffrage and diversity.
Amy Lemco Jaramillo attracts a small crowd as she spins tales
some of Monmouth’s first
PUBLIC NOTICES
PCIO24-3090 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF POLK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN W. DALKE, Deceased. Case No.: 24PB08347 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS500,000.00
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative for the Estate of John W. Dalke. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at c/o The Law Office of David Johnson; 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 275; Salem, OR 97301 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may̷? obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the lawyers for the Personal Representative, David Johnson, 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 275; Salem, OR 97301. Dated and first published on October 9, 2024. s/s Timothy J. Dalke Personal Representative Timothy J. Dalke 1947 Wimbledon Court NW Salem, OR 97304 (503) 3630631 LAWYER FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: David T. Johnson, OSB No. 123553 The Law Office of David Johnson LLC Pioneer Trust Building 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 275 Salem, OR 97301 Tel: 503575-1332 Fax: 503-455-8868 djohnson@davidjohnsonlegal. com
PCIO24-3089 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 10/22/2024. The sale will be held at 10:00 a.m. by Cherry City Trans/ Complt Auto 853 9th St NW Salem, Or 2002 Chev Sil Pk VIN = 2GCEK19T621268061 Amount due on lien $8700.00 Reputed owner(s) >SARA MARIE SANCHEZ
PCIO24-3088 Estate of Michael Gaston Smith Case # 24PB07659 NOTICE: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Caitlyn Douglas as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Gaston Smith, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative c/o her attorney within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative. Dated and first published o October 9, 2024. PERSONAL
REPRESENATIVE: Caitlyn Douglas 211 Court St. #509 Salem, OR 97309 LAWYER FOR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE: Terry R. Hansen 901 N. Brutscher St., Suite 203 Newberg, OR 97132 (503) 537-9815
PCIO24-3086 Salt Creek Cemetery District Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6 pm until 7 pm. Meeting location will be the Salt Creek Fire Station, 15455 Salt Creek Rd. Those residing within the cemetery voting district are invited to attend. Agenda items will include report and discussion of income and expenditures since the last meeting. Recent burials will be reported and installation of memorial stones. A headstone for a Civil War soldier will be discussed. This will also be a time to meet with our three directors. Those who have ideas for cemetery improvements will have time discuss these with our directors. The Salt Creek Cemetery is licensed by the State of Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board.
PCIO24-3085 TS No.
OR08000088-24-1 APN 261706 | 3201 TO No 240336002-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed
made by, ROBERT S BUNCH AND ACACIA D BUNCH as Grantor to FNTIC., A CA CORP, C/O FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO OF OR as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of December 13, 2021 and recorded on December 17, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021019729 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded April 16, 2024 as Instrument Number 2024-002817 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 261706 | 3201 LOT 9, BLOCK 1, KINGWOOD VISTA, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, COUNTY OF POLK AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 515 KINGWOOD DR NW, SALEM, OR 97304 Both the Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2023 to 06/01/2023 at $2,353.39 14 Monthly Payment(s) from 07/01/2023 to 08/01/2024 at $2,494.36 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $0.00 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $407,020.80 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.12500% per annum from May 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on January 14, 2025 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Street Plaza, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of Polk, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to
place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 8/29/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee
Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949252-8300 NPP0465038 To: POLK COUNTY ITEMIZEROBSERVER 10/02/2024, 10/09/2024, 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024
PCIO24-3081 Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice West Salem Storage located at 650 2nd St NW Salem OR 97304 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via bid13.com on 10/24/2024 at 10:00AM. Cheryl Couvillion unit #14; David Mendez unit #63. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.
PCIO24-3082 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY INTO THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE FILE NO. AX | 2024-03
Proposed Project: The Independence City Council will hold a public hearing on October 22, 2024 (6:30 pm) to consider a request to annex portions of Monmouth Street, E Street, Talmadge Road, 13th Street, Gun Club Road and Stryker Road that are within the unincorporated Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Independence, but that are not yet in the City Limits. The purpose of the annexation is to ensure that all roadways within the Urban Growth Boundary are managed and built to City of Independence standards (and not a lesser requirement) as nearby lands are annexed and developed. Project Location: Portions of Monmouth Street, E Street, Talmadge Road, 13th Street, Gun Club Road and Stryker Road. Application Criteria: The decision on the application will be based on the approval criteria in the Independence Comprehensive Plan and Independence Development Code (IDC) Subchapter 10 (General Provisions), Subchapter 11 (Administrative Provisions), and Subchapter 14 (Annexation). The approval criteria are available for review at the Independence Civic Center or online at: https://www.ci.independence. or.us/codes-plans-maps/. Time and Place of Public Hearing: October 22, 2024 (6:30 pm) at the Independence Civic Center (555 S. Main Street, Independence). The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Any requests 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. Information Available: The application file is available for inspection at no cost at the Independence Civic Center. A staff report for the application will be available at least seven days prior to the hearing. 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 testimony up to and at the public hearing. Oral testimony may be provided at the public hearing. Appeal Process: Individuals that would like to reserve their right to
PCIO24-3087
appeal the proposal should comment or submit a letter, along with any concerns related to the application, by the close of the public hearing. Failure to raise an issue, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to allow the decisionmaker to respond to the issue, precludes the ability to raise the issue at a later time on appeal before the Land Use Board of Appeals. Any appeal of the decision must be filed with the Land Use Board of Appeals within 21 days of the final decision date.
Staff Contact: For further information, please contact Fred Evander, Community Planner, at the Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main Street, Independence, 503837-1168, or fevander@ ci.independence.or.us.
PCIO24-3071 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 24-69387 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by CARLOS JESUS ALEJO as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL
TITLE, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for ROCK RIVER FINANCIAL, INC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 11/8/2017, recorded 11/9/2017, as Instrument No. 2017013453, in mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, towit: A PART OF DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 67, JOHN H. LEWIS AND WIFE, IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, COUNTY OF POLK AND STATE OF OREGON, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 101.0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 2, OF SITES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DALLAS, BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF SHELTON STREET; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH ALONG SAID LINE 41 FEET; THENCE WEST 71.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 41 FEET; THENCE EAST 71.50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 1319 SE SHELTON ST DALLAS, OREGON 973382543 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 146609 / 07533-C0-01300 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 3/1/2023, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned
of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 3/1/2023 Total of past due payments: $18,782.21 Late Charges: $248.08 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $1,855.00 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $736.00 Total necessary to cure: $21,621.29 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff’ quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $157,816.88 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 9:00 AM on 12/17/2024 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have 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(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any
the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the 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 the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. Dated: 8/1/2024 ZBS Law, LLP Dirk Schouten, OSB#115153 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4822620 09/25/2024, 10/02/2024, 10/09/2024, 10/16/2024
PUBLIC RECORD
PUBLIC RECORD
Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Dallas Police Department
Thursday, Sept. 26
• At 12:35 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Orchard Drive. An officer admonished the individual to stay on the sidewalk and out of the street.
• At 3:50 a.m., a noise complaint of a barking dog on Hayter Street. The responding officer was unable to hear barking and the complainant said the dog had stopped.
• At 8:11 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 37 mph in a 20–mph school zone on Godsey Road.
• At 9:58 a.m., a report of harassment on Walnut Avenue. The complainant hung up on the officer.
• At 10:55 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. It was a mental health issue.
• At 5:24 p.m., a report of harassment on Walnut Drive. The complainant reported they did not need police contact and would stay away from the other person.
• At 6:06 p.m., a report of a motorist not stopping at a stop sign on Brown Street. An officer contacted the vehicle owner at their home and admonished them for running the stop sign.
• At 6:08 p.m., a report of a hit and run to a vehicle on Main Street.
• At 7:39 p.m., a report of shots heard in the area of Walnut Avenue. A responding officer checked the area and was unable to locate a problem.
• At 8:09 p.m., Tessa Compton was arrested on Academy Street and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, hit and run, and reckless driving. She was lodged at Polk County Jail.
Friday, Sep. 27
• At 2:54 a.m., a report of a dog bite on Hayter Street. The dog was confined to a crate and the officer informed the owner of the 10-day quarantine requirement.
• At 8:20 a.m., Jacob Tunget was arrested on Ellendale Avenue on a parole violation and was also charged with child neglect. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.
• At 11:50 a.m., a report of a theft of nearly $300 in merchandise on Kings Valley Highway.
• At 12:54 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Walnut Avenue.
• At 4:02 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Dimick Street. It was not a criminal disturbance.
• At 4:05 p.m., a report of dump trucks driving to east on Coast Mountain Drive. Officers informed the dump truck drivers of the complaint.
• At 8:48 p.m., Rene Rivera arrested on 10th Street and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and reckless driving.
Saturday, Sept. 28
• At 9:31 a.m., a report of a theft of a diaper bag on Lewis Street. The diaper bag was located, but the wallet had been removed.
• At 11:05 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on Dimick Street. The complainant reported a vehicle swerving at kids. The involved vehicle was no longer there when police arrived.
• At 11:22 a.m., a report of a disturbance on Dimick Street. Related to the previous call, a verbal disturbance began between neighbors. The driver of the vehicle denied swerving towards kids.
• At 2:34 p.m., a report of an assault on La Creole Drive. Officers spoke with the individual who stated nothing occurred.
• At 3:01 p.m., a report of a theft of approximately $1,300 on Fairhaven Lane.
Sunday, Sept. 29
• At 3:25 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Clay Street. Officers found probable cause for harassment and strangulation charges.
• At 2:28 p.m., Eric Molina was arrested and charged with parole violation, escape, obstructing governmental interest and possession of methamphetamines. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.
• At 2:30 p.m., a report of telephonic harassment on Ellendale Avenue. Further investigation is required.
• At 4:59 p.m., a report of an assault at Riverview Park. An adult male was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.
• At 7:55 p.m., Austin Gamboa was arrested and charged with strangulation and harassment. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.
Monday, Sept. 30
• At 12:23 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on La Creole Drive. The motorist was advised of the park hours, and he agreed to move on.
• At 2:09 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on Jasper Street. An officer contacted the complainant and the vehicle owner and found no crimes had been committed.
• At 4:06 a.m., an officer invested an alarm triggered on Court Street. The location was secure. A faulty sensor was found after several false alarms.
• At 10:18 a.m., a report of a fight on Holman Avenue. Several juveniles had been involved in a fight at Dallas High School.
• At 11:31 a.m., a report of a theft of rings on Brentwood Avenue.
• At 12:11 p.m., a report of a crash on Washington Street. A motorist had hit a pole and entered the yard of a residence.
• At 1:18 p.m., a report of a theft of a ladder and bags of cans on Ellendale Avenue.
• At 1:46 p.m., a report of a theft of a wallet on Ellendale Avenue.
• At 3:30 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on
Hayter Street. One subject had left when officers arrived.
• At 8:04 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Walnut Avenue. It was a verbal disturbance.
• At 8:51 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Walnut Avenue. Someone had knocked on the door. Officers were unable to locate anyone.
• At 11:07 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Uglow Avenue. It was a verbal disturbance.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
• At 8:14 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 40 mph in a 20-mph zone on Miller Avenue.
• At 9:59 a.m., a report of criminal mischief on Ellendale Avenue. Juveniles were messing with the complainant’s mailbox.
• At 11:03 a.m., a motorist was cited for using a mobile device while driving on Ellendale Avenue.
• At 11:20 a.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for using a mobile device while driving.
• At 1:54 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Uglow Avenue. There was no one present when the officer arrived.
• At 6:01 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on Brandvold Drive. The individuals were cleaning out their car and were advised not to camp in the park.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
• At 7:56 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 37 mph in a 20-mph school zone on La Creole Drive.
• At 10:26 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended and failure to carry an operator’s license.
• At 2:08 p.m., Julia Valdez Carillo was cited for theft on Kings Valley Highway.
• At 3:40 p.m., a report of a theft on Kings Valley Highway.
• At 7:54 p.m., a report of ongoing telephonic harassment on Douglas Street.
Independence Police Department
Thursday, Sept. 26
• At 12:04 a.m., a motorist was stopped for no front license plate. Stefone Querns was arrested and charged with violating his post prison curfew and was lodged at Polk County Jail.
• At 11:08 a.m., a report of criminal mischief on Gun Club Road. Someone had broken a car window.
• At 7:55 p.m., a motorist was stopped on Main Street for no front license plate and was given a fix it ticket to update their address with the DMV.
• At 8:33 p.m., a report of a crash on Hoffman Road. The at fault motorist was cited for making a dangerous left turn.
• At 8:23 p.m., a report of fraud on Main Street. The officer seized a fake ID.
Friday, Sept. 27
• At 2:41 a.m., a motorist was stopped for no taillights on Monmouth Street. They were given a fix it ticket to update their address with DMV and warned for expired
tags and failure to carry proof of insurance.
• At 6:49 p.m., a report of a crash on Monmouth Street. There were no cars there when officers arrived.
• At 6:51 p.m., a caller reported that their landlord had locked them out. An officer spoke with the caller about misuse of 911 and spoke with the landlord about obtaining a formal eviction.
• At 7:31 p.m., a caller was warned for misuse of 911 for a noise complaint and warned it could result in a citation or jail time if it happened again.
• Officers were dispatched to a report of a restraining order violation. While investigating this case, it was found that Feliciano Mata Infante had violated conditions of his probation and he was arrested and charged with probation violation.
Saturday, Sept. 28
• At 12:04 p.m., a motorist on Monmouth Street was warned for speeding and expired tags.
• At 12:13 a.m., a motorist was warned for no front license plate on Monmouth Street.
• At 12:37 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hoffman Road.
• At 1:16 a.m., a motorist was stopped for an improper exhaust system and was given a fix it ticket to update their address with DMV.
• At 6:05 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Main Street. A witness reported seeing a knife, but officers investigated and found it to be salad tongs.
• At 8:57 p.m., a report of shots heard on 17th Street. An officer was already in the area and heard a car backfiring.
Sunday, Sept. 29
• At 1:12 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving without an operator’s license, given a fix it ticket for failure to carry proof of insurance and warned for plate covers and not having taillights on.
• At 4:59 p.m., a report of an assault at Riverview Park. It was initially reported an adult had been assaulted by two juveniles. An investigation found that the adult had grabbed one of the juveniles and threw them on the ground. Francisco Vega Rodriguez Jr. was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.
Monday, Sept. 30
• At 12:19 a.m., a motorist was stopped for no front license plate and cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured and the vehicle was towed.
• At 12:03 p.m., a report of a stolen bike on Monmouth Street.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
• At 7:49 a.m., a report of an injured deer on Talmadge Road. The deer was dispatched and transported by public works.
Wednesday Oct. 2
• At 10:33 a.m., a report of trespassing on Stinson Street. The complainant reported an unknown person stealing yard ornaments and causing damage to the fence.
• At 1:43 p.m., a complainant reported a car cutting them off and causing them to fall off their bike and requested increased traffic control in the area.
• At 8:35 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. They were warned for no front license plate and a back plate covers that covered tags.
• At 9 p.m., a report of alcohol and marijuana use by a minor on Falcon Loop. They were gone when officers arrived.
• At 10:30 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving without an operator’s license and driving uninsured and warned for having a front license plate in the windshield.
Monmouth Police Department
• Andrew Aispuro, 33, was arrested Sept. 30 and charged with assault 4.
• Luis B Bastida-Segovia, 45, was arrested on Sept. 30 on an outstanding warrant.
• Danny Rogers, 36, was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with animal abuse.
• Chelsea Rogers-Wiens, 34, was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with animal abuse.
• Andrew C Greiner, 36, was arrested Oct. 1 for violating a restraining order and also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
• Rodrigo Guzman, 19, was arrested Sept. 29 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and failure to perform duties of driver (property).
• Marcos Puente, 27, was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with driving while suspended.
• Antonio R. Cruz, 29, was arrested Sept. 26 and charged with criminal trespass 1.
• Cheaona D Jack, 46, was arrested Oct. 2 on an outstanding warrant.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
• Brenda Jessenia AlvinedaZemeno was arrested Oct. 4 and placed on hold for Salem Municipal Court (failure to appear - DUII).
• Jacob Niles Becker was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with two counts of burglary 1, three counts of assault 4, two counts of interfering with making a report, two counts of criminal mischief 2, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct 2, and was placed on hold for Salem Municipal Court (failure to appear - two counts of trespassing).
• Roger Leon Britt was arrested Sept. 30 and charged with criminal mischief 2 and hit and run (property), and was placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appear - theft 2) and placed on hold for the state (parole violation warrant - burglary 1).
• Nicholas Kyle Crook was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with four counts of probation violation (two counts of sex abuse 2, sex abuse 3, rape 3, sodomy 3).
• Larry Raymond Dowell was arrested Sept. 30 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (trespass,
theft 3), false information to police officer, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and was placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appear - theft 2, giving false information).
• Daniel Archer Dreiszus was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with post prison violation (assaulting an officer).
• Garrett Woodford Gallagher was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with theft 3 and felon in possession of weapon (restricted).
• Andrew Charles Greiner was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with violation of restraining order, carrying a concealed firearm and contempt of court.
• Feliciano Mata-Infante was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with two counts of probation violation (contempt).
• Alyssa Anne Jenkins was arrested Oct. 4 and charged with two counts of probation violation (hindering prosecution, trespass 2).
• Robert James McKnight was arrested Sept. 29 and charged with failure to appear (theft 1).
• Eric Antonio Molina was arrested Sept. 29 and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, escape 3, obstruction, and two counts of probation violation (possession of methamphetamine, escape 3).
• Andrea Marie Morrow was arrested Oct. 1 and placed on hold for the U.S. Marshal Service.
• Tyler Michael Nunn was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with violation of release agreement and contempt of court.
• Ladavion Shakem Page was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with felony driving under the influence of an intoxicant, felony driving while criminally suspended/ revoked and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
• Wayne Arlin Persons was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with failure to appear.
• Francisco Vega Rodriguez Jr. was arrested Sept. 29 and charged with assault 4 and disorderly conduct 2.
• William Allen Sherrill was arrested Oct. 3 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (harassing communication).
• Stevie Sharee Simpson was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with three counts of failure to appear (mail theft) and was placed on hold for Clackamas County (theft 3).
• Andrew Scott SussmanOakes was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with failure to appear (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle).
• Jacob Allen Tunget was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with probation violation (strangulation) and two counts of child neglect 2.
• Jeffrey Alan Voss was arrested Oct. 3 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (harassing communication).
• Kasey Dean Wicker was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with post prison violation (assault 2).
• Destin Michael Wilde was arrested Oct. 1 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (felon in possession of weapon).
Market AND CLASSIFIEDS!
MOMENTS IN TIME
• On Oct. 21, 1861, Union troops suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff in Virginia, the second major engagement of the Civil War, which produced the conflict’s first martyr and led to the creation of a Congressional committee to monitor the conduct of the war.
• On Oct. 22, 1797, the first parachute jump of note was made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin from a hydrogen balloon 3,200 feet above Paris.
• On Oct. 23, 1998, Dr. Barnett Slepian was shot to death inside his home in Amherst, New York, by anti-abortion radical James Charles Kopp. His killing marked the fifth straight year that an abortion-providing doctor in upstate New York and Canada became the victim of a sniper attack. Kopp, whose defense argued that he only intended to wound Slepian, was convicted of second-degree murder in 2003.
• On Oct. 24, 1969, movie star Richard Burton dazzled his wife, actress Elizabeth Taylor, with a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring costing a cool $1.5 million after she responded to his allegation that her hands were large and ugly by saying that he’d better buy her the ring to make them look smaller and more attractive. In 1979, the now-divorced Taylor put the ring up for auction and it sold for $3 million.
• On Oct. 25, 1980, AC/DC earned their first pop Top 40 hit with “You Shook Me All Night Long.” It remains their most popular single.
• On Oct. 26, 1921, President Warren G. Harding delivered a speech in Birmingham, Alabama, condemning lynchings, committed mainly by white supremacists against Black Americans in the Deep South and elsewhere. The previous year, the NAACP had reported that such crimes claimed, on average, the lives of two African Americans each week.
• On Oct. 27, 1659, William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson, two Quakers who’d emigrated from England in 1656 to escape religious persecution, were executed in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for their religious beliefs. The men had violated a law passed by the Massachusetts General Court the year before that banned Quakers from the colony under penalty of death.
What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president proclaimed June 14 to be Flag Day?
MATH: Which letter is contained in every odd number when it is spelled out?
GEOGRAPHY:
Puzzle answers on page B2
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on Saturday evening at Yellowjacket Soccer Field in Monmouth.
The Wolves (6-1-1 overall, 2-0 GNAC) have moved their unbeaten streak to seven games (6-0-1).
WOU fell behind in the 23rd minute before a penalty kick converted by Yahir
Ocampo Navarro made it 1-1 in the 30th minute. It’s the sophomore’s fourth goal of the season. Just more than a minute later, Diego Andrade had arguably the goal of the year for the Wolves as he shook one defender to the ground, dribbled around another and with his left foot blasted ball between a defender and the keeper into the lower-left slot to give the Wolves a 2-1 lead. The score remained that way until the 71st minute
when Jacob Garcia scored on a penalty kick to give WOU some insurance. The game was evenly played when it came to shots - with both teams taking 11 with five being on frame. Andre Schlaefli picked up four saves in the win for the Wolves.
WOU returns home Thursday as it takes on the team that just edged the Wolves last season for the conference title - Simon Fraser.
PHOTO BY WESTERN ATHLETICS
Wolves senior midfield Jacob Garcia drives up the field against Montana State Billings Oct. 5. He would later score on a penalty kick to give WOU a 3-1 lead.
Hispanic Heritage Challenge
because Sept. 15 marks the independence
recognizes the
A. Cesar Chavez born 1927
B. Dolores Huerta - born 1930
C. Roberto A Clemente
– born 1934
D. Sylvia Mendez
– born 1936
E. Sonia Sotomayor
– born 1954
F. Dr. Ellen Ochoa
– born 1958
G. Jose M. Hernandez
– born 1962
H. Lin Manuel Miranda – born 1980
I. America Ferrara – born 1984
J. Maxwell Alejandro Frost – born 1997
1. This man paved the way for Hispanic Americans in
major league baseball. From Puerto Rico, he was a star player with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a mentor and a philanthropist. In 1973 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
2. Labor activist. He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which became the United Farm Workers. He used non-violent methods including boycotts and hunger strikes. He advocated for fairer working conditions and fought against the dangers of pesticides.
3. She was raised in the Bronx, high school valedictorian, then Princeton University and Yale Law School. She began her career as a prosecutor, became judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In 2009 she was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
4. Labor activist.
Co-founder of National Farm Workers Association, which became the UFW. She led a boycott that ended in the establishment of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975. The law allows workers to organize into unions and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions.
5. He is a songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, and rapper. He created the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton, also the soundtracks for the animated films Moana and Encanto.
6. She is an actress, speaker, director, producer. known for “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Barbie”. From her TED talk: “My identity is a superpower, not an obstacle.”
7.She is the first Hispanic woman to travel in space, on Discovery in 1993. Studied physics and doctorate in electrical engineering. First Hispanic American director of the Johnson Space Center in 2013.
8. At age 25, he made history as the first AfroCuban and first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress. He represents Orlando and central Florida.
9. Her parents filed a class action lawsuit with other families against four California school districts. Their case went all the way to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In 1947 they won. Segregation in those districts ended; the rest of the state followed. This case, Mendez v. Westminster, influenced the landmark Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. “I
consider myself a storyteller of this part of history that is not well known.”
10. He is a scientist and astronaut with roots as a farm worker. He earned degrees in electrical and computer engineering.. In 2009 he was on the 128th Shuttle mission and 30th mission to the
International Space Station. “A Million Miles Away” is film about his efforts.
https://latino.si.edu/ learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/hispanic-heritage-month-resources
See answers page B2
Try to match each name (A-J) with a description (1-10). Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It starts mid-month
anniversary of five countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. It is followed by Mexico’s Independence Day on Sept. 16 and Chile’s on Sept. 18. The month
significant contributions Hispanic/Latino Americans have made in the United States.