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2024’s most read

Staff Report

As we welcome in the new year of 2025, there are several ways to look back at the most memorable moments of 2024. For this year’s annual retrospective, the ItemizerObserver staff dove into the analytics of our website to discover which stories our readers found most compelling. Here then are the top 10 stories which garnered the most views at www.polkio.com.

1) County is in need of licensed ham radio operators: (8,346 views) Ham radio enthusiasts from throughout the region were at the Polk County Fairgrounds on Oct. 26, drawn by the lure of the semi-annual swap meet. American astronaut Kjell Lindgren, once, while orbiting the Earth while manning the International Space Station, called ham radio operators in the United States.

Scott Rosenfeld, section manager for the American Radio Relay League of Oregon (ARRL), was

among those to receive the signal from Lindgren.

“I was eight years old. I had a shortwave radio and was listening to shortwave broadcasts from around the world,” Rosenfeld said. “I was amazed that these signals could somehow end up in my bedroom.”

It’s an experience he and other operators want to share with the children of today.

“One of the things that we’re pushing right now, and have for years, is reminding kids that this is the same kind of fun and expansive hobby that people have gotten into since 1915,” Rosenfeld said. “The color has changed, you know. The kinds of things that it does have changed. But the fact is that you send a signal out into space and somehow it ends up bouncing back down to Earth, and you can talk to somebody else.”

This, at a time when interest in amateur radio, at least locally, appears to be waning.

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C Cable celebrates 50 years and three generations of agents

By DAVID HAYES Editor

In 1973, Carol Cable left his job as vice principal and head basketball coach at Central High School to pursue a career in real estate. His first job as an agent was with Al Noble Reality in Independence.

Now, five decades after he and his wife Donna bought the business, C Cable Realty’s legacy lives on in the hands of the family’s third generation of realtors serving Independence.

Their son Timm now runs the office, as Carol passed away in 2015 and Donna retired as the company’s bookkeeper this year. Timm transitioned from working for his parents to working with them in 1990 when he, too, became a licensed agent.

“It was an opportunity that was always there for myself and my siblings. As it was, kind of, for me a second career,” Timm said, alluding to his prior experience in retail management. “It’s (now) the longest time I’ve held a job.”

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His sister, Tanna, joined Cable as an office assistant in 2001 before becoming a licensed agent herself, in 2004

Timm said both his sisters, including Toni, worked in the office while they went to school. He credited Tanna’s experience working for another title company that broadened the knowledge base of C Cable’s agents.

“It helps to have a better knowledge base. She brought a good base of experience,” Timm said.

With the company in good hands, Carol retired as a licensed agent in 2002 but continued with his personal property management. Timm stepped in as the company’s managing broker.

Another area the Cable kids inherited from their parents was their involvement in the community, giving them closer ties and relationships to their neighbors and

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seek information on hit and run suspect

Salem Police seek the public’s help identifying a suspect in a hit and run that left a man dead in West Salem Dec. 23

A preliminary investigation by the SPD’s Traffic Team determined a man found in the roadway on Murlark Avenue just north of Edgewater Street Northwest NW at about 8:30 p.m. was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. The victim, identified as Steven Craig Bishop, was pronounced deceased by responding paramedics.

Video surveillance (viewable online at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=k61F2Z9TR90) near the area where Bishop was found

showed a passing motorist minutes before the call to police was received. In the recording, a white vehicle was seen traveling eastbound on Edgewater Street Northwest as it approached Murlark Avenue Northwest. The vehicle appears to be a Jeep Grand Cherokee, possibly a 2015 or 2016 model year. Investigators ask for the public’s help in finding this vehicle of interest.

If you are the driver, know the person driving in the video, or if you have information about the case, please call the Traffic Team investigators at (503) 588-8477

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Michael Barnes pictured inside the Amateur Radio Emergency Services mobile command center, which was on display at the annual swap meet.

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Three generations of agents celebrate C Cable Realty serving Independence for 50 years, including (from left) Timm Cable, Tanna Cable Girod, Donna Cable and Franki Cable.

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Bonnie Altus is the Amateur Emergency Services Coordinator for Polk County. Her group, which numbers 12 members, works closely with Polk County Emergency Management and its manager, Dean Bender.

Members receive regular training and provide assistance at special events, such as parades and long-distance bike rides.

“We need more,” Altus said of members. “A lot of the ham radio operators have been aging out and we really need newer, younger members to become involved.”

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accommodating Dutch Bros during a grand opening May 17

The plan to open a second Dutch Bros franchise in Dallas had actually been in the works for 20 years. With the help of his father Don and grandfather Lewis, the Lawlesses bought the property in 2005 from Lyn and Bonnie Fast.

Joe bought his first Dutch Bros franchise in Dallas in 2004 then a second in Monmouth in 2006. At the time, he predicted in the I-O if all went well, he expected construction to begin in two months and would take about 40 days to complete.

However, current regulations and configurations weren’t ready for his plans. So, they had to wait 20 years for regulations to change

make way for the business. However, Lawless explained that a lot of money, time and effort went into preserving the landscaping only to be told by ODOT to tear it all out, because it was obstructing motorists’ views. A majority of comments online, however, supported Lawless.

“Yes, it hurts my heart. When people are negative, I have thick skin. And I’ve been used to it. It’s just disappointing people are like, complaining, complaining about something, not knowing what it’s going to look like. It’s going to look awesome,” Lawless said.

The Dutch Bros is open Sundays through Thursdays, 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

(503) 623-0715 to learn more.

2) New Dutch Bros ready to debut after 20 years (4,994 views)

Joe Lawless re-introduced the property at 820 E. Ellendale to the Dallas community as a second, more expansive and

enough to accommodate the business within its current location.

The plantation house, which has its own colorful history and came with the property, stirred up some controversy before the opening of the Dutch Bros. Letters to the Editor complained about the lush landscaping that was torn out to

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Corvalis Fire Department personnel arrived soon after and were able to assist in getting Breyman unpinned by removing part of the wall. They also attempted life saving measures without success, the BCSO said.

According to investigators, the incident involved a truck carrying 27 tons of corn meal feed. Breyman was alone and in the process of unloading the feed by using the trailer’s unloading mechanism. It appeared the feed caused the gate to swing open and pushed him against the barn wall, causing him to be pinned.

A farm worker was nearby and heard Breyman yell. The worker used his phone to call for help and shut off the trailer unloading mechanism to stop it from piling up more feed, the BCSO said.

Breyman was working for a trucking and feed company based out of Polk County.

3) Dallas man killed in farming accident (4,672 views)

David Breyman III, 56 of Dallas, was killed in a farming accident south of Corvallis Feb. 1

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Corvallis Fire Department, responded to a report of an incident at a dairy farm south of Corvallis, in which a male lost his life.

According to the BCSO, deputies arrived and located Breyman, who was unconscious, not breathing, and did not have a pulse. Deputies and citizens on scene attempted lifesaving efforts but were unsuccessful.

Tributes poured in to the I-O’s Facebook page, expressing heartfelt loss of Breyman.

“David was so incredibly sweet to me when I had to place my mom in care for Alzheimer’s. He made and brought me some pies,” Dawn Jones Seeberger wrote. “Before that he sought my advice as a counselor for a dear family member. He was so selfless and giving! The world has lost a dear soul.”Dangerous Highways

4) Dallas man dies in Hwy 22 accident (4,672 views)

8) Fatal Crash on Highway 22 in Polk County (3,222 views)

9) Highway 99 roundabout project delayed a year (3,185)

The press release from the Oregon State Police may have been short, but the intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 51 has a long, dangerous history. On Sept. 3, it claimed another life, that of David Lee Sterrett, 69, of Dallas.

According to OSP’s preliminary investigation,

improvements. The state will be performing environmental work through 2025

The state also plans improvements on Highway 22 at the Perrydale Road intersection and Kings Valley Highway/Smithfield Road intersection. The estimated $16 7 million project includes constructing a roundabout at the OR 22 and Kings Valley Highway intersection and straightening Perrydale Road south of the intersection to make it easier for drivers to see oncoming traffic. The project is in the design phase through 2025 with ODOT hoping to find funding to begin construction

the driver of a Lincoln MKZ attempted to make a lefthand turn onto westbound Highway 22 from Highway 51. The Lincoln entered the path of Sterrett’s eastbound Honda motorcycle, causing the Honda to impact the driver’s side door of the Lincoln. Sterrett was declared deceased at the scene.

On Oct. 28, OSP responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 22, at the intersection with Perrydale Road. A Ford Taurus entered Highway 22 from Perrydale Road and struck a westbound GMC Sierra 3500. The truck skidded into the eastbound lane where it was struck by an semi truck, killing the Sierra’s driver and passenger.

The dangerous intersections have not gone unnoticed by ODOT.

Funding has been approved to move a project through a design phase for a massive overhaul of the Highway 22 and 51 intersection. The roughly $270 million project will install two flyover bridges to access Highway 51 going north and south from Highway 22, two roundabouts at the north/ south access points, and new access roads north and south of Highway 22 to reroute local traffic away from the busy intersection. So far, the state has funded planning, environmental study and a preliminary design. Other preliminary parts of the project not funded yet include purchasing right of way from nearby private property and other land to make the

sometime before 2027

The construction of a roundabout at Highway 99 and Clow Corner Road has been delayed a year after a key component of the project didn’t materialize over the winter.

In an email update to its registered members, the Oregon Department of Transportation announced that Pacific Power and Light failed to move their poles and lines from the construction area as was planned during the winter months. ODOT started the initial phase of overall project last June, adding a left-turn lane at Orrs Corner Road and clearing of vegetation and preparing for paving on the east side of Highway 99 Most of the main remaining work, traffic impacts and Clow Corner Road closures will not happen until 2025 To stay up to date on ODOT highway projects, sign up for their email alerts at https://direc.to/k99c.

5) Family and friends seek justice for Alex Maxfield (4,448 views) The family and friends of Alex Maxfield want him remembered as an avid outdoorsman, a beloved grandson and a loyal husband and father of three. A gentle giant. What his family and friends from

Falls City don’t want him remembered as is an unsolved mystery.

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Polk County Fire District 1 personnel charge a hose to combat a fire Nov. 15 that broke out at JB Wood Recyclers in Monmouth.

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Shanti Cain and Twinkie, an albino red-tailed boa, are both from Creature Teachers, one of 60 vendors at the first-ever Reptopia Reptile Expo held at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

the suspect as no charges have yet been filed. Polk County Sheriff Garton said detectives ini-

They gathered in a Justice for Alex rally May 27, Memorial Day, in front of the Polk County Courthouse in an effort to keep his memory alive in the wake of his death Feb. 24

“We’re just trying to spread a little awareness on a situation. A little push for accountability and answers,” said his cousin Brittany Damewood.

From the rally, which garnered honks of support as holiday goers drove past, Damewood said they knew it was only a small act on a holiday, destined to be seen by few.

What is undisputed is Maxfield was attending a party in Falls City and by the end of the evening, he died of a gunshot wound to the belly. Although Maxfield’s family knows who pulled the trigger, the I-O did not name

tially investigated the death as a potential suicide. That changed to a “suspicious death.” He said charges have yet to be filed due to conflicting statements from witnesses.

Maxfield’s family continue their efforts to ensure the investigation isn’t closed, either locally or by outside law enforcement agencies.

6) New owners envision big events at The Majestic (3,389)

The Majestic Event Center in Dallas changed ownership for just the fifth time in the last four decades in March.

Laura Venegas, and husband Jose, long eyed the facility since, well, forever. Having lived and grown up in Dallas her whole life, Laura said she regularly pestered Ray Stratton, who

owned The Majestic since he purchased it from Kurt and Victoria Brees in 2014

“We asked him several times, ‘Are you going to sell? Are you going to sell? And he finally did,” Laura said, adding they closed the deal on March 1 this year.

“I love planning, I know the potential it has. He never advertised. I advertised and it blew up.”

Open dates for weekend rental quickly filled up through the summer months at this hidden gem, Laura said. At 6,200 square feet, The Majestic came equipped with the tables and chairs to comfortably seat 300 Previous owners – from Gene and Carolyn Hall in 2008 to Merl Bitkofer in 1984 – have envisioned the space for multiple uses, including silent movie theater, church school, mini mall, dance studio, performing arts studio, recording studio and concert venue.

All of Laura’s plans, however, were nearly derailed when just six weeks after acquiring The Majestic, when she received a call on April 11 that someone had tried to set the building on fire.

A transient had set fire to the only wooden part of the brick building near the back entrance.

“I had my first anxiety attack that day. I’d never had one before. It was horrible,” Laura said.

Her family and friends mobilized to help her and Jose to make the interior like new again.

Laura doesn’t have a webpage yet for The Majestic, but all the contact information is available on their Facebook page (The Majestic Event Center Dallas). Word of mouth has also been working well.

“No matter what the event, give a call, we can accommodate. I’m trying to work with everyone,” she added.

7) Independence Days returns with fireworks, parade, music and more (3,235 views)

Sometimes, some of the most read stories were not about what happened, but what’s ahead. Such was the case of a preview for Independence Days.

The annual Independence Days returned to the Riverview Park in downtown Independence July 3-5 featuring the traditional crowd pleasers of live entertainment, food, family fun activities, the Grand Parade that stretched through two towns (beginning in Monmouth and concluded in downtown Independence, and capped off with a spectacular fireworks display.

However, new this year was a way to supplement expenses - wristbands.

Following guidance from the resident-city council budget committee, wristbands will be available for $10 each for July 4 and 5. Discounts were available for Independence residents.

Turnout for the festival experienced a precipitous dropoff on day three. So, last month, the City Council voted to reduce Independence Days to two days. They allowed themselves the option to revisit the topic should attendance warrant a return to a third day.

10) Dallas man dies in Tillamook County accident (3,134)

Oregon State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Highway-130, near milepost 3, in Tillamook County at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7

According to an OSP press release, their preliminary investigation indicated a westbound GMC Sierra, operated by Tyler Jacob Bell, 32, of Dallas, left the roadway, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest on the

driver’s side of the vehicle in the river below. Bell was not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. He was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately 4 5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed is considered the primary cause of the crash, according to the OSP.

Again, condolences poured in on the I-O’s Facebook page.“Such a tragedy. My condolences to his family and grandparents. He used to trick or treat at our Granny’s,” Anne E Kinsey wrote.

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William Latham recounts how his horse Wilson helped him resolve his childhood fear of the fourlegged animals.

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Cesar and his owner made an appearance at Monmouth’s Annual Pride event.

Mary Comstock

Sep. 15, 1939 – Dec. 2 2, 2024

Mary Lea (Dennis) Comstock was born to Ray and Pearl Dennis in Falls City, Oregon, on Sept. 15,1939

A graduate of Falls City High School, she married Ron Comstock in 1958 and soon after welcomed her two boys - John Comstock (1959) and Doyle Comstock 1960

Throughout her life she had a number of careers while raising her two boys including working in the many different agriculture fields in the summer, Avon Lady, school bus driver and 911 dispatcher.

OBITUARIES

After retirement she traveled North America with her companion Dale Bush for many years in their RV. She particularly enjoyed traveling to Mexico and throughout the Southwest. After his passing, Mary became a snow bird, living part time in Yuma, Arizona, and traveling home to Oregon to stay with family and friends during the summer months. She had many lifelong friends nearby and looked forward to attending the Old Timers Picnic every year.

She leaves behind a large family including five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and an extended

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family, including her beloved nieces and nephews.

Towards the end of her life, she resided in Florida with her youngest son Doyle (Beate), where they were able to provide loving in-home care for Mary as her health declined.

The pull to return to Oregon became great towards the end, and she returned to reside at Harmony House. Her family and friends visited her often, taking her meals, shopping and spending time reminiscing. She passed away peacefully on Dec. 22

The family would like to thank the staff at Harmony for their love

and attention to Mary at the end of her life.

Those who loved her will remember her best for Christmas fudge so sweet it made your gums hurt, her beautiful embroidery work and her love of searching for hidden gems at garage sales. She could often be found trying her luck at penny slot machines and enjoying a casino buffet with friends.

Service will be at Restlawn Memorial at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. In lieu of flowers, stop by a garage sale and see if you luck out with a treasure.

Adopt-a-Family Christmas Project sets record spreading joy

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tireless efforts of over 200 community and agency volunteers.

“The Adopt-a-Family Christmas project is a testament to the generosity and compassion of our community,” said Brent DeMoe, Polk County Family and Community Outreach Director. “We’re grateful for the contributions from our partners and volunteers, which helped make this year’s event the largest ever.”

Over one-third of the families served were “adopted” by residents and businesses. The remainder were served by gift donations and nearly $30 000 in cash from the Willamette Health Council, Oregon State Credit Union, White Oak Construction, the Monmouth/Independence Grinch, and many other generous businesses, individuals, and organizations across Polk County. Polk County has been organizing this event for over 20 years, and this year’s success marks a new milestone.

More than 1,000 families and nearly 2,900 children in Polk County experienced a brighter Christmas thanks to the overwhelming success of the 2024 Adopt-a-Family Christmas project. The distribution day, held at the Polk County Fair and Events Center on Dec. 18, was made possible by the tireless efforts of over 200 community and agency volunteers.

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clientele. Carol served in the Lions Club, MIKI, Central Booster Club,

Committee and the Monmouth Planning Commission.

Following their example, Timm has served in the Lions Club, YMCA, Central Youth Sports Relay for Life, Polk County Association of Realtors, Willamette Valley Multiple

“She grew up in here, though she was not ever necessarily part of the business,” Timm said. “We’re fortunate what my folks built, the name recognition. For Franki, it was invaluable, a real benefit. And we

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OPINION

Guest Column

By TOM HENDERSON

shower was front-page news in 1917 in the weekly Independence Monitor.

Three years later, as revolutionary Pancho Villa offered his conditional surrender, there was more big news in Independence. In a front-page exclusive, the Polk County Post reported local businessmen decided to buy some 10,000 gallons of gasoline from California to help with a fuel shortage.

Stop the presses! OK, maybe not. However, there is something beautiful and charming about small local newspapers. Their front pages don’t scream of war and revolution. They tell the simple yet profound story of a community and the people who share it.

The local newspaper is the way neighbors talk with one another. Sure, there are other ways. However, nothing has yet replaced the local newspaper. It alerts us to quilt raffles, pie sales, council meetings and 911

calls -- and lets us express our opinions on almost everything.

Without a community newspaper to tie us together, we would arguably be just a group of people who share a common ZIP code.

“Our papers, our little country papers, seem drab and miserably provincial to strangers,” wrote legendary Kansas newspaper editor William Allen White in 1916. “Yet we who read them read in their lines the sweet, intimate story of life.”

The local paper does more than report the news. It is the community’s diary and family historian. Future generations will know who we were -what we thought and what we did -- by combing through old issues of the Polk County Itemizer-Observer.

And not just the ItemizerObserver. Many other newspapers have chronicled hometown life over the years -- newspapers like the Independence Monitor, Polk County Post, Independence Enterprise, Monmouth Sun, Monmouth Herald, Falls City News and West Side.

Never heard of them?

That makes a project at the Independence Heritage Museum particularly important. Over the past two years, staff members and volunteers have taken more than 567 old Independence newspapers and made digital copies of them.

Papers from 1901 to 1939 are now preserved and will soon be available to view through the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program, a service of the University of Oregon Libraries. You’ll be able to freely access them through the Historic Oregon Newspapers database.

Museum volunteers contributed hundreds of hours to the project. Larry Tankersley dedicated approximately 440 hours to carefully scanning thousands of pages.

Haley Winterberg invested around 100 hours to ensure files were oriented correctly and saved in the proper format.

Danielle Dodge and Roxanne Beltz contributed about 60 hours to accurately name and categorize each file by newspaper title and date.

Curator Amy Christensen said the digitized newspapers are now in the hands of the Oregon Digital Newspaper

Program and will soon be available to everyone through its searchable database.

The database includes more than 2 4 million pages of newspapers from across Oregon. Program officials work with public libraries, historical societies, museums and other organizations.

While the project is off to a solid start, so much more work needs to be done to make sure Polk County’s local newspapers and the stories they tell aren’t lost forever.

Independence voters rejected a $5 9 million levy in November to fund the museum as well as the library and local parks. The best way to help preserve the community’s past and safeguard its future is for individuals to support the museum with their financial donations, but just as importantly, with their physical presence.

Visit the museum. Be curious about where your community has been so you can help shape where it’s going. Read back issues of the paper so you can discover history as it was being written. (Did Miss Lillian Wyman meet with foul play? Discover a mystery worthy of Agatha Christie in 1908 editions of the West Side Enterprise.)

Demonstrate a demand, a curiosity, and an absolute hunger for knowledge.

Above all, cherish your local newspaper.

“When you see its array of countryside items, its interminable local stories, its tiresome editorials on the waterworks, the schools, the street railroad, the crops and the city printing, don’t throw down the contemptible little rag with the verdict that there is nothing in it,” wrote William Allen White in 1919

“But you know this,” he concluded. “If you could take the clay from your eyes and read the little paper as it is written, you would find all of God’s beautiful sorrowing, struggling, aspiring world in it, and what you saw would make you touch the little paper with reverent hands.”

(Tom Henderson is an independent journalist who lives in Independence. He worked for the Itemizer-Observer as a reporter and editor for 11 years. He can be contacted at mild.mannered.reporter1962@ gmail.com).

Letters to the Editor

State rep owns up to social media faux pas

Elected officials should rightly aspire to a higher level of appropriateness in pursuit of desired outcomes for our people and place.

A part of our political dysfunction is the increasing coarseness of our language. We must remember that Free Speech is not an invitation to inappropriate behavior.

This week I posted comments on social media that failed the appropriate test. Simply put, I messed up. In that post, I allowed personal traumas and triggers from my own lived experience to fuel a series of statements that were inappropriate, personal, unprofessional, and unwarranted. My commentary was an overreaction, an oversimplification, it was out of line.

After some reflection, I deleted the post and drafted this letter (to the paper of record for our area). Leaders are responsible for our actions and comments.

When we make a mistake we must own it, try to make it right, and learn from the experience.

This letter is an attempt to make amends. I want to apologize to the person I disrespected without condition.

What I said was wrong. No public servant deserves to have their motives or public service questioned.

In retrospect, I wish I could have expressed my concerns more constructively. I remain troubled by the culture, procedures, and outcomes of the situation, but I handled my frustrations poorly.

In closing, I want to thank all who contacted me this past week. We will continue to work for progress in a more civil, respectful manner.

Paul Evans Monmouth

Remembering Carter’s contributions to Peace Accords

Jimmy Carter’s passing is a good time to recognize his involvement the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel for which Anwar el-Sadat and Menachem Begin won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 Concurrently we can applaud Carter’s 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts such as that in the Middle East.

Nevertheless, we should remember the truly worthy

recipient of the three was

Egyptian blood and treasure for vicarious satisfaction of their Jewish hatred which had invigorated their despotic regimes. By conclusion of the 1973 war, Sadat was certain Egypt’s price for Arab victory would not only include countless military deaths, but also destruction of the Aswan Dam leading to 100,000’s of Egyptian flood victims and catastrophic infrastructure damage.

Sadat brought an end to this waring cycle and looming national catastrophe with his historic trip to Jerusalem on Nov. 7, 1977, and thereby began a process he formalized by signing the Camp David Accords the following September, and the peace treaty of 1979. For his extraordinary statesmanship, the Arab League suspended Egyptian membership. Two years later Sadat was assassinated by an amalgam of Islamic radicals including Ayman al-Zawahiri who came from the Muslim Brotherhood and became a leader of al-Qaeda.

In comparison, Begin risked nothing politically, and Carter just served milk and cookies.

Nolan Nelson Redmond

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A look back at the top sports stories of 2024

The top athletic stories in Polk County we celebrated this past year came in the form of team accomplishments, individual achievements and even a tale of perseverance despite health setbacks. Here’s a look back at the top stories of 2024

Dallas wins third ever state wrestling championship, Lady Dragons win home tourney

Under the guidance of new head coach Austin Markee, the Dragon’s boys’ wrestling program won their third ever state title in February, edging out perennial powerhouses Thurston and Redmond. It was their first title since 2018 Contributing to the celebration, in the OSAA’s first year officially sanctioning a girls’ wrestling tournament, the Dragon’s impressed with a second-place finish, behind Thurston.

Leading the attack was now two-time state champion Polly Olliff, who faced her season-long nemesis Jennifer Russell of Corvallis. Russell had beaten Olliff in their two prior meets in the regular season. But Olliff proved how difficult it is to beat an opponent three times in a row.

The 110-pound junior turned the tables, getting a 5-2 decision.The lone boy’s wrestler making it to the center of the awards podium was Joseph Johnson. The 120-pound junior pinned Colton Hankey, of Crescent Valley, at the 3:14 mark of the second round of the finals.

The girl wrestlers set the stage for their run to state when they hosted the third annual Lady Dragon Tournament Jan. 19-20. The Dragons bullied their way through the biggest all-girls wrestling tournament in the state (with participation down slightly due to inclement weather) by taking first in the dual meets on day one and second place at the invitational on day two. Two Dragons walked away champions - Ah Pymm McDaniel won the 105 pound bracket and Polly Olliff won the 110 pound bracket.

Markee said he imagined a state title was possible, as Dallas was one of five teams there with the firepower to do it. The Dragons qualified 20 of its 28 wrestlers who competed at districts, just two behind Thurston.

He remains just as optimistic the dynasty can continue this year with a strong roster of wrestlers filling every weight class. The Dragons’ full complement of wrestlers numbering in the mid 70s, boys and girls combined. The secret to the Dragons’ success is the high school program’s feeder system with a seemingly endless supply of wrestlers, with about 130 in the recreational mat club and a middle school program that continues to draw over 100 participants each year.

“A lot of tough dudes in a lot of weight classes. We’re deep. It’s nice having multiple guys in the same weight class,” Markee added. Keep track of the Dragons as they progress through the winter on their new website, www.dallaswrestling.org.

Dallas wrestler wins national GrecoRoman championship, double gold at Pan Am Championships Carson Langford is going to need a bigger trophy cabinet.

The Dallas High School freshman followed up his national championship in Greco-Roman wrestling in April by winning golds on the international stage. The 14-year-old Langford won golds in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling at the U15 Pan Am Championships at Cuna del Mágico González in San Salvador in June.

Langford, wrestling at 85 kg, was one of eight on Team USA to win gold in both categories competing against 10 Latin American teams. Team

USA took first place out of 10 teams competing with 230 points. Puerto Rico was in second with 132 points and Mexico rounded out the top three with 128 points.

In April, Langford wrestled at the U.S. Open in Las Vegas in the 85KG (187 lbs), U15 Division, and came home with a third place in freestyle competition and a national championship in GrecoRoman. Langford wrestled in sixth grade for Austin Markee at La Creole Middle School. Markee went on to replace Dragon’s longtime coach Tony Oliff. Even then, Markee said he saw something special.

“He definitely had a lot of potential. He would pick up on things pretty quickly and was a fast learner,” Markee said. “He wrestled a lot of the kids that were a bit older than him at middle school but also started wrestling the coaches as he got a little bit older.”

This is Langford’s last year wrestling U15. Next year he will have to join the ranks of U17, which he expects to be much tougher. This winter, as a freshman, he’s just another member of the Dragons’ burgeoning dynasty and happy to be wrestling for Markee again.

“It’s super cool, him being one of my mentors involving me in wrestling and training me, that kinda started what I have become now,” Langford said.

Perrydale coach fights cancer while team battles to stay unbeaten

Sometimes, when a coach talks surperlatives about his team, he leaves out his own personal accomplishments against all odds.

Such was the case with Perrydale High School’s head football coach, Steve Mabry, now in his 15th year helming the school’s 8-man program. Early in the season, when the Pirates were 3-0, unbeknownst to many outside the school, Mabry was balancing game plans with his own battle against cancer.

Mabry has fought back Ewing Sarcoma, a pediatric bone cancer, three times since 2017. It reared its ugly head again this season. So, on days the players notice his absence from practice, they know he’s in Portland getting treatment. He didn’t want to make the season about him, however.

“It’s about the team.

Business as usual. Just like now. I had treatment today (Sept. 24). The guys know it because I take a chair and sit off to the side. I try to keep to myself a little bit because of my compromised immune system,” Mabry said. “They understand it. Individually

they talk to me instead as a team. It’s a heavy burden for kids to give away a little bit.”

After a hot start, Mabray recalibrated expectations for the Pirates’ season.

“We went from saying we

enough for a national record for 14-year-olds.

He talked about the results leading up to the final throw.

“My first throw in the finals was 164. Kinda slipped a little bit. The second throw

sport – he qualified for the 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships in June in Grand Island, Nebraska. The secret to doing well? Repetition, he said.

“Doing everything the same

need to be 4-4 and able to make the leap to next year, to now expectations that we want to win the league title,” Mabry said.

Unfortunately, the Pirates went 2-3 the rest of the season to finish 5-3 overall and missed the state playoffs.

Bertram Latta sets national discus record for 14-year-olds

In sports, there’s that distinctive moment when fans know they’ve just witnessed something amazing, most recently Aaron Judge’s 62nd homer breaking the American League record or Caitlin Clark setting the NCAA career points record, for men or women.

Bertram Latta felt that same experience May 9 as the discus flew out of his hand at the apex of his spin. His roar, echoed by his coach, signaled no need to wait to know the throw was uncommon. But witnesses did have to wait, as another tape measure was required to record the result as they only go up to 200 feet. On his third throw at the Middle School District finals, Latta’s personal best of 207’7 5” was also good

was 199’ 8” a PR. A very good throw. Very happy. The third throw 207 7 5’ dead center. Really cool,” he recalled. “I think (others) saw my 199 and like 10 more people showed up. I think they thought they were going to see another big throw. They saw it and, all were like, Whoooaaa! Everybody got excited.”

One surefire way to measure success is to be compared to the best. For example, Bertram said Ryan Crouser, Olympic and shotput champion from Boring, Oregon, “holds like the five longest throws in history, and his mark as a middle schooler was 197’ 3” for discus. So, it was really cool to surpass him.”

Local archer qualifies for 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships

Jacob Tharp was nine years old when he first developed an interest in archery. Polk County’s 4-H Clover Buds program offered an outlet to explore those interests.

Now 15, Tharp reaped the benefits of honing his skills over the years in the

each time. Developing that muscle memory. And then you’ll get good,” Tharp said. The home-schooled sophomore actually qualified for nationals at the Oregon state finals last June.

“They get a year to fundraise and practice, practice, practice,” said Jacob’s mom, Bandi.

He already nailed the old joke, paraphrased, of how do you get to Carnagie Hall? Jacob practices at least three hours a day. The competition requires mastery in three rounds of shoots: the 3D course, field shoot and FiTAshoot.

Participants complete a local “mail in shoot” to qualify for the state finals. And at state, the top four move on to nationals. Tharp actually finished 7th, but benefited from a couple quirks of the qualifying system.

“You can only go once in a lifetime. And, if you’re too old, you can’t go,” he explained. “I got bumped up from people who were going but were too old.” Tharp went on to just miss out on finishing in the top 50, scoring 1 032 points over the three-day event, good enough for 58th place.

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Dallas High School Dragons celebrate winning the Boy’s 5A Oregon State Wrestling Championship.

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Carson Langford celebrates winning his second gold metal at the Pan Am Games.

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Jacob Tharp practices for the National 4-H championships.

PAGES OF THE PAST FLASHBACK

50 years ago

Jan. 1, 1975

Monday fire destroys Mountain Fir mill

An early morning fire Monday at Independence destroyed the sawmill building and most of the mill equipment at Mountain Fir Lumber Company. Estimates of the loss were placed at $750,000 Independence Fire Chief

Daniel Greer reported that the fire was first discovered about 1:30 a.m. by a night watchman who had also heard an explosion. The origin of the fire had not yet been determined. Firemen were successful in saving adjoining buildings and stored lumber at the mill complex.

Forget cigarette wrappers says KAO

“Please do not save empty cigarette package wrappers for the Kidney Association of Oregon!” This was the plea issued by Chuck Foster, executive director of KAO. “Our office continues to be deluged with telephone calls from well-meaning people who are either saving or want to collect cigarette wrappers to benefit the Kidney Association dialysis

program. We tell them that the cigarette packages have no value as a source of cash or trade-ins for artificial kidney machines or any other equipment,” Foster said. He added “the rumor about saving empty cigarette packages for patients being kept alive on artificial kidney machines started many years ago, and kidney associations throughout the country have been trying to stop the rumor, without success.”

Hoop champion

Phillip Rempel, sixth grader at Whitworth Elementary School recently participated and won the Elks sponsored free throw contest. He made 17 out of 25 baskets that they were allowed. He received a trophy for his efforts and on Jan. 18 will represent the city of Dallas in state competition in Corvallis.

40 years ago

Jan. 2, 1985

Dallas post office robbed A burglar who removed a large storm window and broke a small hole in a reinforced glass window gained entry into the postmaster’s office at the Dallas Post Office sometime between 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday.

Community Achievement

The thief?fpried open drawers in the office area to take 100 U.S. Postal money orders with a $500 limit for each. A roll of stamps and less than $200 cash were also reported missing, according to Dallas police reports.

Controversy marks project

Controversy continues for the beleaguered Grand Ronde sewer project, which was first proposed in 1979 and has yet to reach completion

or construction. Members of the Grand Ronde Watchdogs and the Concerned Citizens of the Grand Ronde Sanitary District Community expressed pleasure with the recent district board decision to proceed with the hiring of Consultants Northwest, Inc of McMinnville to continue the proposed sewer.

Salvation Army doubles funds A generous community nearly doubled its contributions to the Salvation Army kettle

drive during the two weeks before Christmas, according to coordinator Carl Black. Contributions totaled $4 236 44 for 1984, compared to $2 800 during 1983, Black said. The money was distributed to needy persons in the area for items such as medicine, gasoline, heating oil, natural gas, water services, rental assistance, and more.

the needy when he joined the force in 1960.

Community Briefs

Dragons, Tigers vie in WVL opener Friday

The Dallas boys basketball team takes its hyper-tension act on the road this Friday when it opens Willamette Valley League play at Newberg. The Dragons won another nailbiter on Thursday – their fifth straight game decided by three points or less – with a 64-62 victoryover visiting Evergreen, Wash. “I think the fans are enjoying it,” said Dallas coach Ken Lathen. “It’s nerve-wracking for me.”

Library book discussion group meets Jan. 2

The Dallas Library book discussion next novel for discussing is “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Join them on Jan. 2 at noon at the Dallas Library, 950 Main St. Stop by the library to pick up the book and discussion questions.

Evangelical Bible Church hosts blood drive Jan. 6

Monmouth Library hosts Tiny Clay Creations class Jan. 14

The Monmouth Public Library hosts a Tiny Clay Creations crafting event, for all ages, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Drop in at 168 S. Ecols St. in Monmouth to make a tiny sculpture! Model Magic air dry clay, tools, and tips will be provided. For more information, call (503) 838-1932

Celebrate the season by giving blood or platelets

The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or

While holiday times are filled with celebrations, some people find the joy interrupted by a previous illness or medical emergency and are in desperate need of blood. Please consider donating blood on Jan. 6 at Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 SE Howe St., in Dallas. For an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-7332767. What a great way to start the new year in making a difference in the lives of these people.

platelets now to help those in need enjoy the rest of the holiday season with loved ones. Donors with type O negative blood and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now so patients can continue to receive the care they count on in the coming weeks. Those who come to give by Jan. 3 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. Making and keeping donation appointments can help keep the national blood supply strong enough to weather winter challenges now and into the new year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The next Red Cross Blood Drive in Polk County

is Jan. 6 Noon to 5 p.m. in the Evangelical Bible Church, Dallas, 1175 SE Howe St. .

Help pick the next county fair theme

The Polk County Fair has opened its contest to name its theme for 2025 Next year’s animal is sheep, lamb, ewe, etc. The winner of the 2025 Fair Theme Contest will win a family fair fun pack that includes admission for four, four burgers, four fries and four medium drinks. Entries can be submitted by calling (503) 623-3048, emailed to Anderson.tina@co.polk. or.us or dropped into the fair’s main office drop box at 520 S. Pacific Highway w., Rickreall.

This

1, 1975: Window Painters –

windows at the school. This group along with others were

(from left) Brad Schmidt,

Fast, Jeff Sweet and John Hockman. Seated (from left) Teresa Monachino, Amy Garber and Lynne Berry.

Polk County Worship Directory

Worship Directory

DALLAS

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

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

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

Dallas Evangelical Church — A Place of Hope and Healing: 783 SW Church Street, Dallas Oregon, across from the Post Office. Find us on Facebook: on page DallasEC, MyDallasEC Friends and www.dallasec.org. Join us on Sundays in person or on Zoom for weekly Bible Study and Worship Service. We worship in a contemporary, casual format. Sunday Services: Bible Study 9:00 AM; Worship Service 10:00 AM, zoom room 228-034-850. Celebrate Recovery (a Christ Based 12 Step Program) is also on Sundays and starts with Dinner 5:00 PM; Large Group (Worship) 6:00 PM, and small groups at 7PM. We have a Community Clothing Closet: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat 9 AM - Noon; Thurs Nights 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Step Studies are often starting or ending all year and meeting at various times. Message phone 503-6233778. Find us on Facebook: DallasEC or join MyDallasEC Friends. You can email pastor Dave at pastor.dave@dallasec.org

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

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

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

Live Stream our 10:45am service at www.graceindallas.online.church

Visit our Website at www.graceindallas.org for office hours, sermon downloads, event information, and more!

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

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

Salt Creek Baptist Church — 15075 Salt Creek Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Lead Pastor David Curtis, Family Pastor Josiah Buhler. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday morning Worship Gathering 10:50am. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all ages. Wednesday Middle and High School youth at 6:30pm. Please call for information about other meetings or visit our website at www.saltcreekchurch.org. Seventh-Day Adventist Church — 589 SW Birch St PO Box 450 Dallas, Or 97338 503-623-5872 Pastor Ted Perry, Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 9:30 am, Worship Service 11 am Study and Prayer Wednesday 7pm Office hours: Wed, Thurs & Friday 9-12 . Community Services for food and clothing Wednesday 10am to 1pm. St. Philip Catholic Church — Fr. Michael P. Johnston, Pastor Pastor Email: mpjinpdx@yahoo.com | 825 S.W. Mill Street, Dallas, OR 97338 Phone: (503) 623.2440 - www.stphilorg.org.

Liturgical Schedule

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

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

Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:30 p.m.

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

Coffee and Donuts will be served after Sunday services

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

Trinity Lutheran Church — 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas. All are welcome! Adult Bible Study 8:45am Sundays, Worship Service 10:00am, coffee hour with treats after service. Nursery available for parents to use. Play area for small children in sanctuary during worship service. Youth Group HS/MS 11:30am Sundays. Bible Study Wednesdays 1:00pm. Contact us at 503-623-2233 or at questionsdallastlc@gmail. com. Online at, dallastlc.org and streamed on Youtube @trinitylutheranchurch6821. Check it out! Office open M-F 10:00am-2:00pm.

Because God first loved us, we celebrate the gifts of Christ through worship, service, and community.

United Methodist Church — a church with Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors, 565 SE LaCreole Dr, Dallas, 503-623-2481. Pastor Rev. Ruth Marsh. Inperson Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Go to the website at: umcdallas.wixsite. com/dallas-umc for additional information.

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

FALLS CITY

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

INDEPENDENCE

Christ The King Church — Service on Sundays10 am 155 C St, Independence OR 97351 . 503-551-9516 or visit us at www.ctkindependence.com.

Cornerstone Church of God — 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503838-5119. Sunday Service and Children’s Church 9:30am Nursery available. Wednesday Kids Klubs 6:30pm. Thursday Adult Bible Study 6:30pm

First Baptist Church — A warm friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth St., Independence (across from Central High School); 503-8381001. Senior Pastor Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service 11am Wednesdays: AWANA 7pm (during the school year). Thursdays: Youth Group 6:15pm. Join us for small groups and life groups throughout the week. First Baptist Church has ministries for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com

St. Patrick Parish, Catholic — 1275 E. St., Independence, 503-838-1242. Father Francisco Bringuela. Saturday Masses: 5pm English Vigil & 7pm Spanish. Sunday Masses: 9am English & 11:30am Spanish. Daily Masses: Monday 9:30am Communion Service. 9am Tuesday and Thursday Spanish, Wednesday and Friday English. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm or by appointment. Faith Formation: Monday 6:45pm -8:15pm Middle & High School. Tue: 6:45pm8:15pm. Grades 1-4. Youth Group Thur. 6:30pm. WOU Campus Ministry: Mass Sunday 5pm at 315 Knox St., Monmouth. Tuesday 7pm Fellowship

MONMOUTH

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

Cultivate Community Church — We exist to cultivate a community of people who love Jesus, each other, and our cities, joining God in the renewal of all things. We meet at 655 S. Pacific Hwy (Hwy 99), Monmouth. Just south of Bi-Mart. Our Sunday service is at 10:00am. Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesdays at 7pm. Missional Community groups meet in homes throughout the week. Call the church at 503838-1369. Come join us!

Monmouth Christian Church — 969 Church St W, Monmouth 97361. Office hours M-T 9a-4p. Phone: 503-838-1145. Join us for services on Sundays, 9am & 11am. Live ONLINE Service 11am. Please visit our website for more info or on how to join our online service. WWW.MYMCC.CCSt. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth Or. St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth OR.

As members of the Anglican Church of North America, we are connected to Christianity’s ancient heritage through our biblical foundation and liturgical worship. We offer sound biblical teaching, sacramental worship, and fellowship. We are informal and welcoming to families and individuals of all ages. We meet Sundays for Holy Eucharist at 10:30 AM at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330. Our service is also available via Zoom. Please visit our website for the Zoom link and additional information. www.corvallis-anglican.org Please also visit us on Facebook at Light of Christ Anglican Church, Corvallis

LIGHT OF CHRIST ANGLICAN

Corvallis

Baking

plain fun when your preschoolers can shape prepared dough into adorable bear shapes. Toss in simple math along the way, too, as your pint-sized bakers divide the dough into halves, fourths and even sixths to form the bear’s arms, legs and snout. They’ll watch the dough rise before their eyes, and they’ll love “painting” the bears with an egg wash before you pop them in the oven.

Serve them warm, drizzled with some honey from a little pot for a memorable afternoon treat! Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need for two 8-inchtall bears:

— One loaf of prepared frozen bread dough, such as the Rhodes brand (available in the frozen-food section of grocery stores)

— 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water

— Raisins

— Honey (optional)

Here’s the fun: Thaw the loaf of frozen bread dough for two 8-inch-tall bears. Use it while it is still cold.

Cut the loaf in half. Set one of the halves aside for a few minutes while you form the first bear.

Cut the dough into two even pieces and let your child roll one of the pieces

into a ball with their hands. Set it on a large, greased cookie sheet for the body. Press it down to flatten slightly. Cut the other piece in half. Roll one of the halves into a ball for the head and place it above the body. You may need to pinch the two parts together. Pick off a small bit from the remaining piece for the snout. Cut the rest into 6 even pieces. Roll all 7 small pieces into balls. Place a ball on the face for the snout, 2 ears at the top of the head, 2 arms at the sides of the body, and 2 legs to the bottom of the body. Make tiny slits in the dough and insert raisins for eyes and for a belly button. Repeat steps for second bear. Let them rise, covered with a damp towel or plastic wrap, for about 45 minutes in a warm place until they’re doubled in size.

Remove covering and brush some egg mixture on top of the bears. Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack. Tip: Make several bears and dress them up with thin ribbons tied around their necks. Set in a basket as treats at a teddy bear party. *** Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.

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at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

PCIO25-1001 DALLAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOTICE OF CHARITABLE FUND DISTRIBUTION ANTHONY AND PEARL PROAL FUND AND GENERAL CHARITABLE GRANTS Dallas Community Foundation, an Oregon non-profit corporation (Foundation), intends to make a distribution from the Anthony and Pearl Proal Fund (Proal Fund), together with an additional distribution of unrestricted funds. The total amount available to be distributed from the Proal Fund is $30,814.63, with additional funds to be distributed from other unrestricted charitable funds of the Foundation of $14,185.37, for a total distribution of $45,000, in amounts up to a maximum of $5000, each. Pursuant to the terms of the Proal Fund, the net income of the Proal Fund is to be used for general charitable purposes, at the discretion of the Foundation, with preference given to eligible services benefitting senior citizens. The Foundation supports services and programs that primarily benefit residents within the Dallas School District boundaries. Notice is hereby given that charitable organizations that provide services to senior citizens may apply for a distribution from the Proal Fund. Other charitable organizations may also apply for grants from both the Proal Fund and the unrestricted charitable fund. Further information and a grant application may be obtained at www. dallascommunityfoundation. com. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2025. Awards will be announced March, 2025. Dallas Community Foundation PO Box 1001 Dallas, OR 97338 This notice is published for three successive weeks on January 1, 8, 15, 2025.

debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $78,645.90 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $159,592.42

on 1/16/2025 at 10:00AM. Jenna Grace Kephart unit #A010; Carla Ann McKee unit #E022; Mia Juarez units #F001 & #I005; Carlee Pearl Reitzer unit #J041; John Thomas Lakey unit #M047. This sale may be withdrawn

PCIO24-3141 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-954150-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, RODNEY MICHAEL VOLBEDA, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 11/1/2019, recorded 11/4/2019, in official records of POLK County, Oregon in book/reel/ volume No. and/or as fee/ file/instrument/microfilm/ reception number 2019012899 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to PHH Mortgage Corporation covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 272683 073190000501 BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, POLK COUNTY, OREGON WHICH IS 1047.50 FEET NORTH 00° 08’ WEST FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 19; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 00° 08’ WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 938.05 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 89° 33’ EAST 232.37 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 00° 08’ EAST 936.56 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 89° 55’ WEST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 232.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 3985 BELVEDERE ST NW, SALEM, OR 97304 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the

Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-today, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 3/11/2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the Polk County Courthouse, located at 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of POLK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the

interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest RODNEY VOLBEDA 3985 BELVEDERE ST NW SALEM, OR 97304 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 1-800-2802832 or Login to: www. auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-23954150-SW Dated: 11/19/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0225476 12/25/2024 1/1/2025 1/8/2025 1/15/2025 PCIO24-3152 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD AYLWORTH, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 24PB08678 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND DEVISEES The following

information is given to heirs and devisees of the abovenamed decedent, who died in Dallas, Oregon on August 30, 2024. Estate proceedings in the decedent’s estate, bearing the clerk’s file number 24PB08678, have been commenced and are now pending in the aboveentitled Court, wherein the decedent’s will has been admitted to probate. On September 27, 2024, the personal representative was duly appointed and is now serving as personal representative of the estate. The personal representative has been unable to identify the heirs of decedent, and the decedent during life was unable identify his heirs. Your rights as an heir or devisee may be affected by this proceeding; additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the undersigned personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative. The name, address, and contact information of the personal representative and the lawyer for the personal representative are as follows. Attorney for the Personal Representative: Freeman Green, Freeman Green Law, 525 Glen Creek Road NW, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97304, Phone: (503) 567-7770. Personal Representative: Judith A. James, 6237 Arbordale Drive SE, Salem, Oregon 97317, Phone: (971) 239-5518. Under Oregon law, when a will has been admitted to probate, any interested person may contest the probate of the will or the validity of the will or assert an interest in the will for any reason specified in ORS 113.075(1), but such an action must be commenced within four months after the date of delivery or mailing of the information described in ORS 113.145, or four months after the first publication of notice to interested persons, whichever is later. If you contemplate asserting any of the rights described in this paragraph, those rights may be barred unless you proceed as provided in ORS 113.075 within the specified time period. Dated and first published on December 18, 2024

PCIO24-3150 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 127532-OR Loan No.: ******9001 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by CAROLYN REEL, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 11/23/2019, recorded 12/2/2019, as Instrument No. 2019-013987, in the Official Records of Polk County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Polk County, Oregon: LOT 10, BLOCK 20, WILARK PARK WEST NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. (PLAT VOLUME 8, PAGE 24) APN: 372206 / 07316-BB-12200 Commonly known as: 1870 WESTCHESTER COURT NW SALEM, OR 97304 The current beneficiary is: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the

be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this

at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 11/20/2024 CLEAR RECON

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, Dec. 19

At 12:01 a.m., a noise complaint on Uglow Avenue. All was quiet when the officer arrived.

At 8:24 a.m., a motorist on La Creole Drive was given a written warning for driving while suspended and speeding.

At 9:41 a.m. Stephanie Kahler was cited for theft and was trespassed from Walmart properties.

At 2:52 p.m., an officer responded to an alarm on Lalack Place. An alarm sensor had fallen from a window and activated the alarm.

At 2:58 p.m., Charles Ruston was arrested on an outstanding warrant and lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 4:04 p.m., Krystyn Willis was arrested and charged with theft at Walmart.

At 4:04 p.m., a report of a theft of a Uhaul on Court Street.

At 4:39 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. It was a verbal argument.

Friday, Dec. 20

At 12:07 a.m., Donald Ness was arrested on Ellendale Avenue and charged with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 12:36 p.m., a report of a two-vehicle crash on Washington Street. One motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.

At 3:42 p.m., Jamie Duff was arrested and charged with violating a restraining order and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 9:26 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Levens Street. It was a verbal argument.

Saturday, Dec. 21

At 2:16 a.m. Charlotte Roberts was arrested on an

outstanding warrant and lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 11:52 a.m., a report of a theft on Kings Valley Highway.

At 12:12 p.m., officers responded to an audible alarm on Bovard Street. There was no sign of forced entry or theft.

At 7:13 p.m., Gene Satter arrested and charged with parole and probation violation and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Sunday, Dec. 22 At 10:25 a.m., a report of a theft on Holman Avenue.

At 3:38 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 38 mph in a 20-mph zone on Jefferson Street.

At 5:16 p.m., an officer assisted with traffic control for Polk County Sheriff’s Office in a vehicle vs. bicyclist accident on Clow Corner Road.

At 9:39 p.m., an officer responded to an alarm on Ellendale Avenue. The location was clear.

At 11:14 p.m., a juvenile was warned of the park hours on Allgood Street.

Monday, Dec. 23

At 7:34 p.m., a motorist was given a written warning for speeding on Jefferson Street.

At 11:09 a.m., a report of a theft on Kings Valley Highway.

At 11:37 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Jefferson Street. It was a verbal argument.

At 4:51 p.m., a report of a theft on Ash Street. The item was later found in the house.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

At 1:37 a.m., a homeless person was warned for offensive littering and advised of park rules regarding inoperative vehicles on La Creole Drive.

At 10:03 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on La Creole Drive. The motorist is known to play Pokemon Go around town.

At 2:58 p.m., a report of a suspicious person throwing an earbuds case in the road in front of a vehicle. The officer was unable to locate the person.

At 5:54 p.m. an officer responded to an alarm on Clay Street. All was clear. Someone

had entered the wrong door code.

At 10:28 p.m., a report of two gunshots fired on Elmwood Drive. An officer was unable to locate a disturbance.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

At 1:05 p.m., a report of a car doing cookies on Levens Street. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle.

At 7:02 p.m., a report of a two-vehicle crash on Wyatt Street. An officer took a crash report, as the damages were over $2 500

Independence Police Department

Thursday, Dec. 19

At 1:37 a.m., a report of a dog at large on 3rd Street. The owner was cited for violation of dog licensing, dog shelter and animal at large.

At 3:30 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on 7th Street. The person in the car was just listening to music in the car after a long day.

At 12:10 p.m., a report of a possible restraining order violation on Log Cabin Street. An officer found items at the property’s gate, but there was no evidence that the items had been left by the violation suspect.

At 2:58 p.m., a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in a parking lot on Monmouth Street.

At 7:13 p.m., an abandoned vehicle was found in the bike lane on 16th Street. An officer was unable to reach the registered owner. The vehicle was towed as a hazard.

At 9:03 p.m., a motorist was cited for expired tags on Monmouth Street.

Friday, Dec. 20

At 11:27 p.m., a motorist was cited for expired tags and warned for driving uninsured, improper display of temporary registration, failing to update address with DMV, and improper use of a special turn lane.

Saturday, Dec. 21

At 12:25 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle on Main Street driving without its headlights on and conducted a traffic stop. The officer noticed the driver, David Cademon Lutz, showed signs

of impairment and conducted a field sobriety test. Lutz was eventually arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, cited and released. He blew a .17% BAC.

Sunday, Dec. 22

At 9:02 p.m., officers responded to an accident where a vehicle had gone into a ditch. The driver, Fallon Annmarie Hubbs, was investigated for possible intoxication. She failed the standard field sobriety tests. She was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and reckless endangerment. She blew a 13% BAC.

An officer was on patrol and noticed a male sitting on the curb with a guitar. The officer was aware of a person fitting this description who usually had outstanding warrants. The officer stopped to talk to the male subject, Merlin Emery Goddard. The officer learned Goddard had a probation violation warrant. He was arrested and taken to Polk County Jail.

Monday, Dec. 23

At 8:57 a.m., a report by senior services of a client being scammed on Log Cabin Street.

On Dec. 8, officers responded to a hit and run call in the parking lot near Subway. The victim’s vehicle was hit while she was standing outside of Subway and the driver of the other vehicle left.

An officer was able to obtain video footage and on Dec. 15 was able to identify the suspect vehicle. On Dec. 23, the officer interviewed the suspect driver, Ezra Aven Fen Estelle. She was subsequently arrested for failure to perform duties of a driver and transported to Polk County Jail.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

At 1:08 a.m., an officer responded to an alarm on Monmouth Street. All appeared to be secure.

At 3:19 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Log Cabin Street. The disturbance was physical, but not to the level of a mandatory arrest.

At 6:42 p.m., an officer responded to a non-injury crash on Monmouth Street. The driver showed no signs of impairment, but had just

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misjudged the entrance to a business. A tow was already on the way.

Thursday, Dec. 26

At 10:11 a.m., a report of a suspicious person hanging out in the area for about two hours on Briar Road. The subject had left when officers arrived.

Monmouth Police Department

Sergio Jimenez, 29, was arrested Dec. 20 on an outstanding warrant.

Jose Luis Anguino, 34, was arrested Dec. 19 on an outstanding warrant.

Jason Edward Thackeray, 47, was arrested Dec. 18 on an outstanding warrant.

Jason Brown, 38, was arrested Dec. 18 on an outstanding warrant.

Daniel Curtis West, 30, was arrested Dec. 15 and charged with menacing, reckless endangering, and disorderly conduct 2

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, Dec. 18

At 6:23 a.m., deputies investigated a report of suspicious activity on Salem Dallas Highway. A gate that appeared open was off the tracks but the chain was still latched. The wind was likely the cause.

At 9:17 a.m., a report of trespassing. The complainant had called in before and the deputy recommended trail cameras to catch footage of any possible trespassers.

At 1:44 p.m., a report of fraudulent checks written on a business account. There is no suspect information at this time.

A report of a disturbance on Central Boulevard. Deputies separated the parties and spoke to everyone involved. There was a tenancy dispute and the deputies discussed options with both parties.

At 1:08 p.m., deputies received coordinates for an emergency locator transmitter for a plane. They checked the area and were unable to locate the plane. Marion County was able to locate the owner and the plane was in the hanger and the owners out of state.

At 2:44 p.m., a report of theft on Riddell Road. A bank card had been used by a known suspect to steal funds from the victim’s bank account.

At 4:58 p.m., a report of a crash on Independence Highway. Oregon State Police took over the scene and the driver of the at fault vehicle was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

At 8:15 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 71 mph in a 55-mph zone. The driver did not have insurance and was cited for driving without insurance and the vehicle was towed.

Thursday, Dec. 19

At 3:15 a.m., a report of harassment on Wallace Road Northwest. Threatening

remarks had been made via phone call and text. A deputy recommended pursuing a no contact order.

At 9:44 a.m., a report of an RV blocking the road on Lombard Street. When a deputy arrived, the vehicle was parked legally on S Main Street. The deputy discussed resources for long-term parking etc. with the driver.

At 12:14 p.m., a report of theft on Orrs Corner Road. A check was stolen from the mailbox and the suspect tried to cash it at a bank in West Salem. The bank put a hold on the victim’s account and the deputy will follow up with the bank.

At 4:22 p.m., a report of fraud on Ellendale Avenue. The incidents happened in 2022, and the complainant was advised to bring in any information to law enforcement regarding the fraud. At 10:21, a report of a suspicious person on Perrydale Road. A deputy located the individual who said they had been released from Polk County Jail and were looking for an address in Dallas. Residents at the address said the individual was not welcome there. Polk County Jail was able to provide them with a jacket and blankets for the night.

Friday, Dec. 20

At 1:20 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on Harmony Road. A vehicle had pulled up, parked without lights and then driven away twice. A deputy walked the property with the owner but did not find anything amiss. The resident called back and reported the gas cap to her vehicle was open and about ¼ of a tank of gas had been stolen.

At 8:30 a.m., a report of a deer vs. vehicle crash on Reuben Boise Road. There was significant damage to the vehicle and a deputy provided a crash form.

At 1:11 p.m., a report of trespassing on Southeast Miller Avenue. The complainant was not the property owner and did not have any authority to trespass anyone from the property. The deputy was unable to contact the property owners. A deputy spoke with the individuals at the location who were pleasant and believed they were welcome to be there.

At 12:09 p.m., a report of a violation of a stalking order on Church Street. The suspect had left the area but was located and arrested. They were lodged at Polk County Jail.

At 2 p.m., a report of a violation of a restraining order on Rock Creek Road. There had not been any direct contact. A deputy reviewed the order and found there was no violation.

At 5:31 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Smithfield Road. The complainant saw headlights on a property she rents. A deputy discovered individuals who were hunting with the property owner’s permission.

At 6:31 p.m., a deputy came upon a vehicle in a ditch on Monmouth Highway. The driver showed no signs of impairment, and a tow truck was already on the way. Saturday, Dec. 21 At 12:18 a.m., a report of a vehicle driving with a missing wheel, dragging the muffler, and swerving on Highway 22. They were stopped and it was apparent they had hit something, but it was unknown where. The driver, Flor Angel Miranda, showed signs of impairment and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and and reckless driving. Later at Polk County Jail she blew 0 17% BAC.