Kimberly Compton was happy to attend the ribbon cutting officially opening Sunset Meadow Park in Independence on Oct. 29. After all, the green space converted into a public gathering space, is just beyond her backyard fence.
“We’re very excited. The kids just have to go out our back gate to play,” Compton said while her son Wyatt, 10, swung ever higher on one of the park’s two new swings.
More than 20 community members and contributors gathered to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by Independence Mayor John McArdle. He first thanked Mother Nature for holding off on the forecasted rain then listed off a litany of guests who helped bring a vision to fruition, nine years in the making.
“This park is a reflection of our community values and it’s been in the planning stages since 2015. Part of the city’s master plans,” McArdle said. “The residents of the area had a chance to put their ideas for an accessible, beautiful park. It guided our design going forward.”
The 1 ½-acre park, he said, offers perfect blend of space and recreational amenities. The Independence
and Oregon Parks and Recreation manager Mark Cowen (right) whose organizations contribute grants to the park’s construction.
City Council authorized a bid of $457,112 20 from GT Landscape Solutions to construct the park, located between Maple and Chestnut streets. And to help pay for the project, McArdle thanked the organizations who contributed.
Oregon Parks and Recreation donated $75 000, T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant program donated $50 000, Pacific Power donated $3,500 to pay for the tree installation, Marr Brothers provided the bark dust and AARP rounded out the donations.
“We were able to leverage the system development charges (SDCs) to make this project happen,” McArdle explained to the crowd of about 30 cheerful onlookers. “Those charges
Dallas renews its Japanese Garden
By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
Mike and Victoria Mathis first discovered the Dallas Japanese Garden while driving through the area to meet family in the 1970s.
“We didn’t realize this park was here,” Victoria recalled. “We started driving into the park, and realized it kept going and going.
And we’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is gorgeous.’”
Originally from Montana, Victoria met Mike, a Los Angelos native, in California. They drove north to Dallas to visit his aunt and uncle, current City Councilor Larry’s Brigg’s mother and father.
“We just fell in love with the park. We should get married here, so here we are,” Victoria said.
Now, 49 years nearly to the day after they were married in the Dallas Japanese Garden (Oct. 11 1975), Mike and Victoria were among the more than 100 community members in attendance to witness the park’s reopening on Oct. 26
Emcee Jennifer Ward, city Administrative Services Manager,
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welcomed the visitors to the refurbished garden, featuring a completely new, red pedestrian bridge that crosses over a tributary flowing through the Japanese Garden.
The aging and unsafe pedestrian bridge was an unfinished project she inherited when Ward first joined the city staff three years ago.
“It’s enormously gratifying to see this project transition from drawings and notes on paper to the beautiful garden you see today,” Ward told those assembled in and around a large tent brought in to hold back the ever-threatening rain Saturday. “There is so much about this garden that I love, not the least of which is the history it embodies.”
The Dallas Japanese Garden was originally built and designed in the 1960s by Art Higashi, a JapaneseAmerican businessman living in Dallas at the time. Ward explained that the garden came about after Higashi was interned in World War II camps like most other Japanese Americans.
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Iconic Bay House moving to Monmouth
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Steve Wilson and his wife Maureen OCallaghan are on an adventure.
Since 2005, Wilson has been the owner and operators of the Bay House, an iconic restaurant that was nestled along the Siletz Bay in Lincoln City since 1979
The site is now the location of the Pelican Brew Pub after the property owner decided to sell the location to the Pub operators. The Pelican Brew Pub opened in the spring of 2022
At that time of the property sale, Wilson said he had another “fabulous location” to relocate the Bay House.
“Originally, we had planned to move into an estate home along the Siletz River,” Wilson said. “That’s when the pandemic got in the way. They weren’t doing public meetings to get a food server’s permit, and then of course, hospitality was put on hold because of the outbreak of the pandemic.”
During that time, Wilson said the operators of the Salishan Coastal Lodge had reconsidered his original proposal to relocate the restaurant at the Lincoln City resort. The Bay House opened at the resort in Aug.2020
The partnership “I am very excited after 20 years to have a partner,” Wilson said of OCallaghan. “Someone who has the vision that we share regarding the quality of hospitality, the quality of food and beverage, and basically the quality of the experience, and the memories that we make for our long-time cliental. It will be very energizing to be in a place where we get the opportunity to expose what we do to even more people.” Wilson said the Willamette Valley is the key market for the Lincoln City area of the Oregon Coast and many of the restaurant’s guests live in the Willamette Valley.
“So, being closer to them is another bonus,” he said.
O’Callaghan said the Bay House website illustrates a “very visual” description of the new 5,000-foot restaurant location with a roof deck in Monmouth.
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Independence Mayor John McArdle (center) officially opens Sunset Meadows Park with the help of Ethan Fink, 7, and Annabeth Najar Alverez, 8, to cut the ribbon held by T-Mobile regional marketing manager Gary Buckholtz (left)
Windermere Real Estate brokers are teaming up for “Share the Warmth,” providing essential winter items for those in need.
As part of the annual campaign, the Windermere office in Monmouth will be collecting donations from through Dec. 20 to benefit the Polk County Warming Centers and Ella Curran Food Bank. This year, the organizations are asking for all sizes of coats, sweaters, heavy sweatshirts, gloves, hats, beanies and new socks, as well as blankets and handwarmers.
To contribute, stop by participating Windermere offices to drop off donations. The Windermere office in Monmouth, located at 150 Main St. E, is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations can also be taken to the following drop-off locations:
- Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S., Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monmouth Fitness Club, 165 Main St. E, daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a full list of participating Windemere offices, go to https://helpsharethewarmth.com.
Monmouth wins MarCom Award for monthly podcast
The city of Monmouth is a Gold Award recipient in the 2024 MarCom Awards for their podcast, Monmouth Monthly. As one of only a handful of municipal podcasts in Oregon, Monmouth Monthly celebrates what makes Monmouth truly special. From the people to the events, Monmouth Monthly talks to the movers and shakers who make it all happen. Monmouth Monthly has hosted state representatives, published authors, a mayor, city councilors, musicians and national representatives for the arts.
Monmouth Monthly has listeners in five continents,
Polk Family & Community Outreach receives $235,000
Polk County Family & Community Outreach was among community organizations across the state to receive a portion of $37 million awarded from OHA and coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to help support the delivery of health-related social needs benefits to eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid) members. The grantscalled Community Capacity Building Funds (CCBFs)will support health providers and organizations to develop what they need to be able to participate in the Medicaid delivery system. Polk County Family & Community Outreach received $235,000 Health-related social needs benefits address basic needs,
such as housing and nutrition, that affect Oregonians’ health. The state launched climate benefits in March including air conditioners, air filters and other equipment to keep eligible members healthy during extreme weather events. New housing benefits will begin rolling out November 1 2024, and nutrition benefits will be available starting in January 2025. The CCBF grants will help prepare community-based organizations to deliver these new benefits and improve health outcomes by preventing homelessness, heat-related illnesses and costly urgent care visits.
In honoring the government-to-government relationship with the Nine
Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon, an additional $11 9 million of CCBF funding has been set aside for the Nine Tribes. Tribes have the opportunity to build their own HRSN programs to best serve their community members who will qualify. HRSN services and CCBF grants are part of Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid waiver, which expands coverage and delivers over a billion dollars in new federal funding to the state. Medicaid waivers allow states the flexibility to test new ways to deliver and pay for Medicaid benefits, with approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid
waiver includes several first-in-the-nation benefits for OHP members; community-based organizations (CBOs) and partners will be integral to delivering these new services.
“One of our primary goals in delivering health-related social needs benefits, is to partner and align with existing community groups to reduce siloes in services for OHP members,” said Emma Sandoe, Oregon’s Medicaid Director. “These funds will help lend support to existing systems and weave Medicaid benefits into the community-based fabric of service providers.”
To receive CCBFs, organizations needed to apply
and plan to provide HRSN services in a way that is culturally and linguistically appropriate, responsive and trauma-informed. Funds can be used for technology, workforce development, development of business practices or outreach and education related to the provision of HRSN services. Organizations eligible for CCBF can be in the following categories: CBOs, social-services agencies, traditional health care workers, child welfare providers, HRSN network managers, government agencies or providers that focus on housing, nutrition, climate, case management, outreach and engagement.
The Dallas Library hosts master storyteller Alton Chung Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Chung will tell a new round of stories from WWII featuring Japanese Americans, and also some little-known WWII stories from Oregon.
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Although Higashi passed away in 2008, several members of his family returned to share in the park’s reopening, including grand-daughter Tobey Higashi-Houser, who expressed the family’s wish he could have been there, too.
“Our grandpa has been a source of inspiration, not only for our family, but for this town, as well as where he has lived,” HigashiHouser said. “You’re honoring his legacy but what impact he had on countless lives. He and my grandma were committed to the community. May this place serve as a reminder of his remarkable journey and power for change we can all create together.”
To bring about the change the Japanese Garden needed didn’t come cheap. The project was tackled in two phases. The first was replacing the pedestrian bridge. Ward said only $9 500 of the bridge replacement’s $64 000 budget came from city CIP funds. The rest came through grants, includfrom the Dallas
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It will be a great evening of stories to celebrate the day after Veterans Day. In previous visits Alton has told stories of the Nisei soldiers of the 442nd Japanese American battalion that fought in Europe, reflections on the
from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The remainder came from ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan Act) distributed by the federal government during the COVID pandemic.
Ward said the phase two restoration of the garden itself had a total budget of $247,000. Dallas received a $160 000 grant from the Oregon Park and Recreation Department. The city pitched in a match of $98,700 from a combination of its capital project funds and remaining ARPA funds to round out the budget.
The contributions didn’t stop there. The Dallas Rotary Club purchased benches. The Dallas Garden Club purchased Torii gates handcrafted in British Columbia. The Dallas Heart and Sole Walking Club helped with demolition of the old garden and purchased two bronze plaques to hang on the Torii gates, acknowledging all who contributed to the restoration and another commemorating Art Higashi. Finally, Ward thanked Steven Pedersen and JP Morgan Concrete for donating equipment and manpower to help install the bridge, under the guidance of Locke Engineering.
Minidoka Japanese American Internment camps, and given his unique perspectives on Japanese Americans serving during WWII. His stories are introspective, sometimes humorous, and always contemplative and uplifting.
These stories are for adults and mature teens.
If you know high school students or young adults interested in history please invite them for a fascinating learning experience. This free program is hosted by The Dallas Public Library.
For more information, you can contact the Dallas Library at (503) 623-2633 or go to the library Facebook page at facebook.com/ dallaslibraryoregon. The library is located at 950 Main St.
to renew their vows. They were originally married in 1975. Pictured below is the couple while getting married in the gardens.
To oversee the redesign of the Japanese Garden, Dallas enlisted the services of landscape developer Hiochi Kurisu. Born in the city of Hiroshima, Kurisu went on to study landscape design and construction in Japan and founded Kurisu International in 1972
Kurisu said the garden was designed using Japanese principals, creating stability in uncertain times.
“Our garden mission is creating a space for the people to experience oneness with nature. To feel oneness with nature, the space you come here, I hope, to listen to the pure sense of the nature, the pure sense of self of what you are,” Kurisu said. “This is your garden. But not only yours, this is a seed garden space. People come here to find yourself.”
Both Mayor Ken Woods and City Councilor Larry Briggs were invited to share comments during the ceremony. While Woods kept his comments brief to thank those who helped bring the restoration about, Briggs
brought up a previous mayor who played a larger role in the project, Jim Fairchild.
“Jim had a passion for our parks, and the Japanese Garden. He was instrumental in bringing attention to its condition over 15 years ago and asked for Dallas to find funding to renovate this Garden,” Briggs explained.
“Unfortunately, with pressures to provide other essential services, the Parks System always lost out to more critical services. Jim
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is looking down on us today with a smile on his face, saying good job Dallas.” After the ceremony, those gathered were invited to explore the paths winding around the garden, accentuated by the gurgling waterfall feeding the tributary through the garden. Mike and Victoria Mathis were summarily impressed with the results of the restoration.
“It was a long time coming,” Mike said.
“Oh, it’s gorgeous,” Victoria said. “I was just hoping the sun would pop out like the day we got married. It rained right up until the moment we were standing there getting married.” So impressed are they, the happily married couple plan to return next year to renew their vows for their 50th anniversary, mid span of the new pedestrian bridge.
Victoria and Mike Mathis return to the Dallas Japanese Garden, Sat. Nov. 2
She and Wilson said the 45-year history of The Bay House will be mirrored at the new location.
“The restaurant, wine bar, wine cellar, and wine shop will delight our guests in the only Colonial Style commercial building in the city of Monmouth,” they said. “It is based on 17th and 18th century colonial architecture. This 128-year-old Queen Anne Style commercial building is on the National Register of Historic Places.”
“The Salem, Dallas, Monmouth and Independence area is growing. The wineries that are here, is its own footprint. It’s going to explode and so that’s really the vision and of what makes the excitement of what’s to come,” OCallaghan said.
Wilson said the Bay House menu will continue “to reflect the Chief’s creativity, what’s in season, and what’s coming off the farm.”
“We plan to maintain the same format, which is to offer an à la carte menu, as well as a five-course tasting menu, but nothing is written in stone as far as the original menu,” he said. “We will continue the long
history of creativity and culinary beautification.” Wilson said while he has not reached the hiring stage for the new location, of the 12 current staff members, seven have committed to move with the restaurant.
“Two of them have already secured living arrangements in the area, so it is very encouraging,” he said.
While Wilson said the name of the Bay House will be retained at the new location, he acknowledges that there is no bay in Monmouth.
“And our response has been, ‘not yet.”’
The location Wilson has leased a location inside the Ross Theater building in Monmouth. Originally built in 1896 as a grocery store, the Ross Theater building was converted to a movie house in 1928 and remained as such until the 1960s. The block had been the home of the historic Polk County Bank until 1922 and the Monmouth Herald weekly town newspaper until 1969
The Oregon Main Street Program has awarded grant funding to restore four of the historic buildings located in the 200 block of Monmouth’s Main Street East.
The Bay House will be located at 275 Main Street
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come from the development and the fees paid by homeowners here, they pay into when their houses are built, fees are used to build community infrastructure, like parks, to help make this a quality-of-life activity that makes this a great place to live.”
McArdle said funding not only paid to install the playground, nor just the pathway, but also important infrastructure, like drainage systems, electricity, and quality park equipment.
“You always have to have drainage,” he said chuckling.
“There’s underground drainage here. And there’s irrigation for those days in the summer when it’s not raining, and we want green. And electrical lighting is on its way (which he blamed being late for the
ceremony on supply chain delays).”
Neighborhood children had already been climbing on and around the playground equipment, including a slide, swings and logs. Ashley Fink, whose son Ethan, 7, helped in the ceremonial ribbon cutting, said her family lives just a block away, which is a vast improvement over having to travel miles to the next nearest city park.
“To see it finally come about is great,” she said.
Community involvement is what makes this park special, McArdle said.
“The special sauce in Independence that makes things happen is partnerships,” he said, before going on to personally thank those who pitched in the muscle to get all the parks’ amenities place.
“The WOU football team, Keller Associates, ServPro, and all the neighbors, and
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East in Monmouth. Wilson and OCallaghan said they are honored to be part of Monmouth’s history.
“The historical connection is really wonderful and having an established Four-Diamond restaurant coming to the community will be very good economically and socially for the community,” Wilson said.
Leaving behind the Siletz Bay and Salishan locations, Wilson said his take-away memories are always his guests.
“Those who have followed us from one location to the other and have committed to following us to the third location, it is really the most gratifying part of this business,” he said. “We have been serving now three generations of people who have been coming to the Bay House. Not a week comes by that we haven’t had someone who is joining us
associates, and counselors, and people from all over, who helped plant these plants in here. It was a hot, 90-degree day, there were more than 80 people who came out and worked on this,” he said.
McArdle added he lives close enough by that he got to get a preview of the park while walking his dog, Buddy.
“Buddy and I were walking through here a couple days ago, and it was really wonderful. As we were going through, we saw an older couple walking along. Saw some others with their dogs, we saw a mom with her stroller. We saw kids on the swing. We saw young people of all ages just hanging out and talking to each other. Isn’t that what a park is supposed to be? It’s a gathering place,” McArdle said.
After Wyatt had his turn on the swings, barely avoiding
for an anniversary, and now they have kids and grandkids that are coming to the restaurant. Just being a part of that community and of the area, and of the state, that to me is the payoff.”
Wilson first arrived in Oregon in 1982. He served as a waiter at Salishan from 1983 to 1988 He said the experiences he has gained over the years has help guide him in leading the Bay House success.
“What I experienced at that time in an environment of nice people, really influenced my career,” he said. “Wherever I went, Seattle, San Diego, Miami, I always tried to take that spirit of hospitality with me.”
Wilson returned to Salishan as assistant general manager of food and beverage towards the end of 2005
“The Bay House opportunity came my way, and it seemed
gravity failing and launching him into the sky, McArdle asked for his assessment
interesting to disregard the 30-years of advice about never owning a restaurant and to become the proprietor of a place like the Bay House, and then 15 years later have the opportunity to move back into the resort, it felt very full-circle,” he said.
“That’s the most exciting part.
I take what I have learned over the years to a place like Monmouth. I expect this to be very successful. We aren’t here to reinvent the wheel. We are just going to keep doing what we have been doing all these years.”
Wilson and OCallaghan said they will be on the floor of the new location ready to serve their guests.
“It is true,” OCallaghan.
“Steve is the Bay House. He answers the phone and personally makes every reservation. That will not change. It’s going
to remain in that really personable tradition and connection and that expectation.”
The Bay House at Salishan remained open through October. Wilson said he is hopeful the new location in Monmouth will open by the end of the year.
“It certainly could be earlier,” he said. “It all depends on the construction schedule.”
“It has been an honor and a privilege serving our neighbors and the traveling public for the past 45 years on the Oregon Coast,” Wilson states on the Bay House website. “We look forward to bringing The Bay House and all our longterm friends to the beautiful Willamette Valley.”
To reach The Bay House, call (541) 996-3222. See more at the Bay House website, https://www.thebayhouse.org/.
of the park’s amenities. He silently gave a thumbs up.
“And you can quote him,” McArdle added.
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Francis Goicochea, 2 years old, plays on the new slide while others wait their turn.
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The new location of the Bay House Restaurant in Monmouth.
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Steve Wilson and Maureen OCallaghan.
A heartfelt thank you from the Dallas Glow Run
The Dallas Glow Run, in proud partnership with Dallas Christmas Cheer, extends our deepest gratitude to our incredible sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic participants for making this year’s Glow Run a resounding success! With 763 participants, this event has not only become our largest but also our most profitable, raising an astonishing $8,487 for both The Sable House and Dallas Christmas Cheer. Because of your generosity, we can continue to support many local families in need, demonstrating the power of our close-knit community.
This year, we experienced record-breaking support from local businesses, raising over $6,000! We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful sponsors who made this possible. A special shoutout to our event sponsor, Dallas Grocery Outlet, and our title sponsors: Domino’s, West Valley Taphouse, and Dairy Queen. Our Green Glow Sponsors, including Dallas Retirement Village, Royal Flush, Shred City Fitness, A Covered Affair, Karma Coffee, Doc Peff, New Morning Bakery, Dreamies Creamery, DC Electric, Roberson RV, Washington Street Steakhouse, Locke Engineers INC, and Anderson Clan INC, also played a vital role in our success. We are equally grateful to our Yellow and Red Glow Sponsors: Agape Physical Therapy, SW Polk Fire District, Les Schwab, Mira Mar, A. Pederson’s Plumbing, and Everything Blaine Likes and Nothing Else.
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, over 120 strong, whose energy and enthusiasm brought this event to life! We want
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to give special recognition to a few standout volunteers, including the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Parks Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Last but certainly not least, thank YOU, the Dallas community, for making this year’s event not only memorable but truly record-breaking. Your support and participation mean the world to us. We can’t wait to see you next year! Until then, as always, “Let’s GLOW!”
Sheila Peirce Dallas Glow Run
Prevent post-election visual pollution
Time to take down all the political signs! The election is over! Responsible candidates and election campaigns will ensure that all of their signs are retrieved, removed and properly disposed. Winners and losers: Please show some integrity and follow-through and make sure all of those signs come down! If you placed, or allowed your signs to be placed, on vacant lots without permission or in the public right-of-way then shame on you. Responsible candidates and committees distributing these signs should be instructing recipients about sign etiquette, including proper placement and prompt removal.
Joe Koubek Dallas
Thank you community for supporting Purple Pinkies for Polio campaign
The Dallas Rotary Club and the Dallas High School Interact Club would like to say THANK YOU to community members who helped us exceed our $1 000 goal for Purple Pinkies for Polio. Your donations to Rotary International’s End Polio Now campaign will allow more than 3,300 children in the world to receive life-saving polio vaccine thanks to a 2:1 match from the Gates Foundation.
Since 1988, Rotary International and its world partners have reduced polio cases by 99 9%. Only two countries remain endemic (Afghanistan and Pakistan) and monitoring continues
throughout the world. Polio mainly affects children under age 5 and while there is no cure, it is preventable with a vaccine. Until we end polio forever, every child is at risk.
If you’d like more information about this effort, go to www.rotary. org/en/our-causes/ending-polio. Again, thank you Dallas for supporting polio eradication.
Eileen DiCicco
Dallas
People, not politics, define Polk County
As election season comes to a close, it’s good to remember what makes Polk County a special place to live. Our small towns, local businesses, farms, rivers, and forests connect us all, regardless of how we vote. These landscapes have been here through
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Polk County’s agricultural roots and traditions have always been about people looking out for each other. Over the years, we’ve handled plenty of challenges by sticking together and focusing on what matters most.
Politics may come and go, but Polk County’s heart is in the hands of its people. No matter how this election turns out, we’ll still be here, working, raising families, and building a place we’re all proud to call home.
Jeremy Gordon Falls City
The Road to Freedom
By WAYNE DEANE
With the 2024 election officially over (except for the counting), let’s stay focused on what it’s about and how our great nation was formed.
We built the Road to Freedom.
We flew the skies above.
We sent ships across the oceans
To protect those we love.
Our men and women worked and fought together
To form a land of the free. They built the tools of freedom
To protect you and me.
We built roads and bridges and buildings That touch the sky.
They pulled all our hearts together To make great for you and I.
We have Lived through hard times.
And yes, we have seen times that were low. Now we are marching onward To a greater time, we know.
We are made up of all colors, religions and beliefs.
But we all share the same freedom. Through sorrow And through grief.
We don’t look back.
We just march forward to a greater country for us all
And to project all God’s people, who believe that freedom is for us all.
Betty Goodson
Dec. 30, 1935 – Oct. 24, 2024
Betty Jean Goodson (Kyes) of Okawville, Illinois, passed away on Oct. 24, 2024. She was born in Beecher, Illinois, on Dec. 30, 1935, grew up in a large family and attended Valparaiso High School in Indiana.
In,1954, Betty met and married her husband, Robert (Bob) Goodson, who passed away in 1999. This year they
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would have celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Betty and Bob lived in Phoenix, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; Santa Barbara, California; Escondido, California, and – for many years – in Dallas, Oregon. In Dallas, Betty assisted with the family business, Goodson’s Appliance Repair, and was active in Extension meetings and Eastern Star.
She loved being outdoors and taking care of her farm animals.
Betty is survived by her four children, Debra L. Martin, Robert E. Goodson, Susan H. Brabenec (Michael) and Jeffery S. Goodson (Jacquie); seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. No services will be held.
Robbin H. Bryant
Aug. 4, 1964 – Oct. 13, 2024
Robbin Bryant, a lifelong resident of Dallas, Oregon, passed away on Oct. 13 2024, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, strength and love for life. Born on Aug. 4, 1964, Robbin embraced the beauty of the outdoors and the thrill of adventure from a young age. He cherished moments spent horseback riding,
boating, water skiing and riding dirt bikes with friends in the hills around Dallas.
At the age of 21, Robbin faced a life-changing challenge after a dirt bike accident left him paraplegic. However, he never allowed this setback to diminish his spirit. Instead, he adapted his love for motorcycles to four-wheel ATVs, enjoying countless weekends at Sand
Lake with friends. His commitment to physical fitness remained unwavering; he regularly worked out and even competed in bodybuilding for several years as well as working at World Gym in Dallas. As time went on and riding ATVs became difficult, Robbin discovered a new passion for hand cycling. His presence was a familiar sight around town, as he rode through the streets of Dallas and the longer trek back and forth to Monmouth. He participated in numerous marathons across Oregon and Washington, forging friendships with fellow cycling enthusiasts along the way. Robbin dedicated over 25 years of his life to Praegitzer Industries, which later became Tyco Electronics. His work ethic and determination were evident in everything he did. Robbin is preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Robert Bryant. He is survived by his sister, Angie Bryant Adams, and brother-in-law, James Adams of Dallas, Oregon; aunts Margie Fredrickson of Redmond, Oregon, and Midge Long of Nowata, Oklahoma, as well as many cousins and a multitude of beloved friends, an inspiration to many, Robbin will be greatly missed, but his spirit and passion for life will forever remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.
Each vendor will have a
space in an indoor location,
as the Heritage Museum. Spots are just $25 and vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and supplies. Please note that power will not be available. Setup begins at 10 a.m., and the market runs from noon to 5 p.m. Shoppers will receive maps highlighting vendor locations throughout downtown, helping them easily find you. Vendor applications are due by Nov. 15. No third-party vendors, please.
To apply, go to www. downtownindependence.com/ market-vendor.
Dallas Food Bank seeks Adopt a Family sponsors
The Dallas Food Bank is seeking sponsors to “Adopt a Family for Thanksgiving.”
The sponsorship is $30 per family. A personal note will be included in the food box with the last name of your family
or the name of your company wishing the families a Happy Thanksgiving, Donations can be made by check or cash at 322 Main Street, Ste 180 in Dallas or online at www. dallasfoodbank.com. For more information contact Eddie Nelson at dfb97338@outlook. com.
Two killed on Highway 22 crash at Perrydale Road
On Oct. 28, at 11:47 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 22, at the intersection with Perrydale Road.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford Taurus, operated by Gay E. Hall
Pentecost, 74, of Sheridan, was stopped on Perrydale Road facing northbound.
Pentecost entered the roadway
3500, operated by David Carl Stauber, 69 of Keizer, on the rear driver side bumper area. The impact caused the GMC to skid into the eastbound lane where it was struck on the passenger side of the pickup by an eastbound
operated by Robert Farley Snyder, 60, of Independence. Stauber and passenger, Alejandro Zukowski, 63, of Salem, were both declared deceased at the scene.
Fall bear eat-a-thon is back: Secure trash to keep bears, people safe
As fall sets in, bears are beginning their annual fall eata-thon, known as hyperphagia, as they prepare for winter.
This intense feeding period begins in late summer when berries and fruits ripen and peaks when fruits like pears, apples, and plums become available. During this time, bears spend up to 20 hours a day foraging for food.
ODFW is urging Oregon residents, vacation rental
managers, and visitors to secure attractants and prevent bears from accessing trash, bird seed, pet food, livestock and poultry feed and other tempting food sources –including dirty diapers (yes, this is true). If these types of food are easily accessible, bears won’t turn down an easy meal. Bears that become used to “people food” can pose a serious safety risk to people.
Oregon is bear country and coastal residents and visitors need to be especially vigilant as bears are common along the Oregon coast. However, the responsibility also falls on vacation rental managers and guests to contribute to responsible coexistence with bears. ODFW strongly encourages property managers to provide bear-resistant trash cans and educate guests about BearWise tips
to minimize the risk of bear encounters or issues.
“One of the primary attractants for bears is unsecured trash,” said Skyler Gerrity, ODFW Assistant Wildlife Biologist. “Bears have an exceptional sense of smell and can detect food from miles away. Leaving trash cans unsecured or accessible can lead to bears rummaging through garbage, creating a dangerous situation for both parties involved.”
Bears not only remember where they have found food before, but female bears pass this knowledge down to their young. Feeding bears, whether intentional or accidental, can have long-lasting negative
effects on multiple generations of bears.
The good news is that most conflict between humans and bears is preventable. Bears don’t want to be around humans, but the prospect of an easy meal is often too good to resist. Removing things that attract them to the area is the most important thing you can do to protect people and ensure bears stay healthy and wild.
• Never feed or approach bears. Feeding bears, whether you mean to or not, will cause them to associate humans with food. It is also against the law in Oregon (ORS 496 730).
• Remove bird feeders. Birds have plenty of naturally available food sources.
• Feed pets inside and store food indoors. Pet food attracts bears and other wildlife, putting your pets and wildlife at risk.
• Clean and store grills after each use.
• Alert neighbors to unusual bear activity (continued sightings during daylight hours, lack of wariness around humans or pets, etc.). Share these tips with your neighbors!
• Secure food, garbage and recycling. Ensure trash, compost bins and dumpsters are secure by using locking or screw-on lids, metal bars over dumpsters, or fully enclosed trash storage. Take trash out immediately before pick-up, not the night before pickup.
Marine board urges ‘check email’ for motorboat registration renewal reminders
The Oregon State Marine Board will email motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters with email addresses on file whose registration expires on December 31 2024. Each renewal notice is unique to the owner and their boat. Owners are encouraged to take advantage of the online renewal option, and the email has detailed instructions for using the Boat Oregon Store. For boaters who do not have an email address on file, renewal notices will be sent via US Mail and will arrive
Investigating the Bible: Clear Communication
By DAVID CARLSON PASTOR
This election season, getting clear communication in the news is challenging. Politicians on every side are notorious for dissembling like Mike McCurry, who was the White House press secretary for President Bill Clinton. When asked in a briefing whether the president would veto a bill curbing securities lawsuits, McCurry said, “Some of our friends are for it. Some of our friends are against it. And we’re standing with our friends.” In the Bible, God often demonstrates how to communicate clearly. Here are two methods.
Use words listeners understand
Early in the Bible’s history, there was one universal language. With this common tongue, came plans to build a city and a tower reaching to the heavens. “…Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and … nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them.” (Genesis 11:3-4; English Standard Version used throughout.)
However, honoring God was not part of their plans. Likely for this reason, God decided to come “…down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another’s speech. So the Lord dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth and they left off building the city. There its name was called Babel, because there the Lord
confused the language of all the earth.” (Genesis 11:7-9).
When a mob attacked the apostle Paul in Jerusalem, soldiers arrested him. He asked to speak to the horde.
“And when he had been given permission, Paul standing on the steps, motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying: ‘Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.’ And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet.” (Acts 21:40- 22:1).
Use actions to support words God promised to be with Moses and give him miraculous tools to lead Israel out of
Egyptian slavery. He provided ten plagues afflicting Pharaoh and Egypt, beginning with the nation’s water supply turning to blood and ending with the nighttime death of the firstborn child of all Egyptians. When Egyptian armies pursued Israel, God opened a dry road on the bottom of the Red Sea for their escape. Pharaoh’s army followed them. God let the waters flood back, drowning the soldiers.
“Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.” (Genesis 14:31).
In the New Testament, the supreme example of a message supported by action is the life and death of Jesus Christ.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14).
Paul wrote, “…Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person–though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die–but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6-8).
Deeds prove words of love William J. Bennet told the story of eight-year old Bradley, who decided he needed to make money. He made this invoice: Mother owes Bradley, for errands – $3, for taking out the trash – $2, for sweeping the floor – $2, for extras – $1. Total that Mother owes Bradley – $8 He left his note by his breakfast plate. At lunch, he sat down to eat and was delighted to see $8. Next to it was this note from his mother: What Bradley owes Mother: For being good to him – $0. For nursing him through chicken pox – $0. For shirts, shoes and toys – $0. For his meals and beautiful room – $0. Total that Bradley owes Mother – $0 After reading his mother’s bill, Bradley left the money on the table.
[Brief bio: Mr. Pastor (yes, that is his last name, not his profession) is a Polk County, Oregon resident and graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota (M.Div., M.Th.).]
Polk County Worship Directory
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 Web site is: stthomasdallasor.org. or look us up on Facebook Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of our congregation on Sundays for the 10:00AM service or find us live on Facebook and updates . Join us for coffee after our service.
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.CC
St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth Or.
Tricks, treats and terrors
As the holidays approach, many of us are mixing up a batch of joy — with a heaping helping of stress on the side. Here are some tips to feel your best during the busy times ahead:
• Stay hydrated. Treat yourself to seasonal favorites like spiced tea or cider.
• Get enough rest. Make a point of going to sleep and getting up at the same time every day.
• Avoid winter bugs. Get your flu shot, wash your hands and consider wearing a mask in crowded areas.
Remember, Salem Health Medical Clinic is here for you in the holiday season!
salemhealth.org/primary-care
The rainy weather wasn’t scary enough to chase away thousands of costumed kiddos at the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street in downtown Dallas
(top center)Jasmine Angelus takes a photo at the corn maze of her little gremlins (from left) Lincoln, 7, Vienna, 4, and Warner, 1. (bottom right)A tiny Teenage Ninja Turtle Phillip Humphrey the IV, with dad Phillip Humphrey the III, is spellbound by the scarecrow created by ABB Stoves Hearth and Home. (above) Letting out their inner wolves are Randy Beard and his companion Ginger, 15. (middle left) Kem Suritsch, of Salem Angels, adds to the bag of treats of Timothy Ceiplis, 4, of Dallas, who was accompanied by his mother, Lyndsey. (top left)Getting their photos taken while wearing inflatable costumes are the Campbell siblings Arlo, 15, and Lryic, 6. (bottom left)Isabella Vincent, 3, of Dallas, grabs a fresh cookie at New Morning Bakery with mom, Tina.
Nov.
Round 1 Hood River Valley at #3 Dallas, 7 p.m.
#13 Central at Churchill (Eugene), 7 p.m.
Class
Nov. 9
5,000 Meters Lane Community College, Eugene Dallas Girls, 1:45 p.m. Central Boys, 2:20 p.m.
Dallas shuts down Lebanon with state’s No. 1 defense
By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
After Dallas gave up the most points to any opponent this season last week in a 34-20 loss to West Albany, the Dragons responded by pitching a defensive shutout against Lebanon.
Until the last minute of the game.
“We gave up zero points for 46 ½ minutes,” head coach Andy Jackson said. “Unfortunately, they converted a 4th and 28 Otherwise, I thought we played lights out.”
The Warriors scored with under a minute left to avoid the shutout, 17-6
Jackson said the low scoring result was part of the game plan.
“We were not trying to push the issue too much.
Once we went up 10-0, we ran the ball to control the clock,” Jackson said. “We didn’t throw a ton in the game based on conditions and score.”
He singled out seniors Eli Hess at quarterback and Sean Ward leading the ground attack.
“The offensive line got going as the game went along, against one of the
best defensive lines we’ve played all year,” Jackson said. “It took a while to adjust. Took little time to get going. But once we started going, moving the chains, we were doing what we needed to offensively.”
Jackson also praised the Dragons’ return to defensive superiority. Senior Tyler Basey led the game with nine tackles, five for
losses. He also combined with sophomore Asher Olliff to block a Lebanon punt attempt.
“That was massive,” Jackson bluntly said.
Senior defensive lineman Jordon Braziel also proved to be an immovable object, finishing with three tackles for losses and a resume enhancing interception of an attempted back screen by the Warriors.
“It was a big night for us, to show we were not going to be set back by the West Albany loss,” Jackson said.
The Dragons (4-1, 8-1), ranked third in state 5A play, finished second overall in the reconfigured 5A Special District 3 conference behind West Albany (5-0 7-2).
“It was a good season, 8-1. We’d love to be 9-0
but it is what it is. We learn from that and move on,” Jackson said. “Our defense was No. 1 in state 5A in number of points given up. And our offense had the third most points scored.”
Their better overall record placed them higher seeded going into the first round of the state playoffs.
Central runners sweep top spots at district finals
By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer
Ty Cirino and Aidan Wendring ran away from the field and into the school’s history book - maybe - at last week’s Mid-Willamette Conference Cross Country Championships.
Cirino was first, Wendring second. The two-time district champion crossed the finish line at the 15:40 70 mark. Wendring followed at15:56 10
The Panthers duo entered the race with such lofty aspirations.
“I’ve been preparing for this moment by pushing myself to my limit this season. I knew coming into this race that it was going to be a difficult task to get second place,” Wendring said. “Our league has the most depth in 5A and there are some fast guys that I’ve never beat until today.”
Wendring came to the finals prepared, as this goal was established early in the season.
“My fitness is the best it has ever been, so I was confident,” he added. “But I also knew it wouldn’t be anywhere near easy.”
Wendring’s race required a change in strategy as it progressed. He intended to run with those ranked ahead of him; then make his move at the end.
“But those guys took out the first mile much more conservative than I thought,” he said. “I ended up at the front with Ty for a lot of the race. I tried to hold on as long as possible, which led to me finishing second.”
Historical records at the school are sketchy. At the very least, it appears it’s been nearly four decades since Central runners last finished one-two at a conference finals.
“I don’t know if that’s happened before,” coach Eli Cirino said of the feat. “If it has, we would have to go back to 1985 They had a state champion team in 1985, and they had a couple of top runners on it. It hasn’t happened since then.”
Contrary to standard practice, the pair didn’t taper off their training in recent weeks.
This “just validates the work they’ve put in. Their workouts have been incredible the last couple of weeks,” Eli Cirino said. “You could see it happening, especially in Aidan. You could see his strength level improving so much. His ability to really work out strong at the end. I don’t want to say I expected it, but it doesn’t surprise me.”
The Panthers took second place in the standings and advanced as a team to the state
meet. Their fellow runners also delivered in the clutch.
“That was a fantastic team accomplishment for our boys. It is such a tough league and it just validates all the hard work our boys have put in,” Eli Cirino said. “Everyone did what they had to do to make it happen.”
Truman Swartzfager was 13th, Thomas Butler 16th, Aaron Hayes 35th, Evan Taylor 40th and Keagan Kobe 41st for the Panthers. All five runners exceeded their seedings.
“All you can ask for is that your runners perform their best at the end, and they did,” Eli Cirino said.
Butler has been running well all season, but saved his best performance for when it mattered most.
“Thomas knew we needed him to beat some guys he had never beaten. He ran an aggressive race but was very calculated, not going out too fast,” Eli Cirino said. “Then in the last mile he passed five runners … It was, definitely, key to our team score.”
Those five passes proved essential since only one point separated Central from thirdplace Silverton, 67 to 68 points. On paper, Central entered Friday’s race 20 points down to the Foxes.
“Which is a lot of spots to pick off,” Eli Cirino said.
But “pick off” they did.
Corvallis, as expected, dominated by taking first with 34 points. Then came Central in second, Silverton third, Crescent Valley, fourth (82 points), South Albany, fifth (108), Woodburn sixth (191),
McKay seventh (211), Lebanon eighth (227), and West Albany ninth (237).
Dallas did not enter runners in the race.
Swartzfager and Hayes are the only seniors among the Panthers seven runners.
Only the top two teams at district finals receive automatic
bids
Lane Community College in Eugene hosts the Class 5A state meets on Saturday. The boys’ race is at 2:20 p.m.
Carter Smith
Audrina Clampett
Carter Smith
Carter Smith
Carter
Carter played a key role in helping the Boys Soccer team secure their first win against Lebanon! As a defensive wing, Carter is known for playing nearly every minute of every game, working hard at every practice, and frustrating opposing offenses with his technical defense and aggressive play.
Coach Turner says Audrina is such a valuable Goal Keeper. She had 28 saves against Crescent Valley. She is a leader, encourager and a mentor to the younger keeper on the team. She is a Junior who also is a 4.0 student with a
Carter played a key role in helping the Boys Soccer team secure their first win against Lebanon! As a defensive wing, Carter is known for playing nearly every minute of every game, working hard at every practice, and frustrating opposing offenses with his technical defense and aggressive play.
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS CARTER!
CONGRATULATIONS CARTER!
503-837-1700
PHOTO BY SMY PHOTOGRAPHY
Senior running back Sean Ward (2) sweeps out wide against Lebanon in Dallas’s controlled running attack leading to a 17-6 victory Oct. 25.
to the state meet. Though at-large bids are extended. The conference finals were Friday at Ash Creek Preserve, adjacent to Western Oregon University.
PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON
Central High’s Ty Cirino (right) and Aidan Wendring ran first and second at last week’s Mid-Willamette Conference Cross Country Championships at Ash Creek Preserve.
PAGES OF THE PAST FLASHBACK
50 years ago
Nov. 6, 1974
Council directs gambling law
Social gambling, in the form of bingo, will again be legal in private businesses in Dallas following action Monday night by the city council. The group voted to have a social gambling ordinance prepared which would allow bingo in local businesses for an annual fee of $65 to the city. The recommendation to draft the gambling ordinance came from the public safety committee of the council. In explaining their recommendation, committee members said that they were considering the ordinance because no action by the city would prohibit social gambling by recent state law. The state law gives cities the option of adopting their own ordinances for social gambling.
Waste disposal problems include old tires, cars
The disposal problems for old junk cars and worn-out tires, as well as proposed rate increases for garbage collection in the rural areas of the county were among the items on the agenda of the Polk County Solid Waste Advisory Committee which
met Thursday afternoon at the courthouse. Junk cars, long considered a problem and an eyesore to many areas of the county, now appear to be less of a problem as the price for scrap metal has reached the point where the local wrecking yards are taking in the car bodies. The disposal of old tires is quite another matter, however, with no acceptable disposal method or site available within Polk County. Wildcats thump Newberg hard
The LaCreole Wildcats, using a balanced running and passing attack, rolled over Newberg last Thursday night 40-0. The win gives the Dallas frosh a shot at the Freshman Football League title in a showdown battle with McMinnville at home this Thursday night at 7 p.m. Both teams have identical 6-1 records. Muddy conditions didn’t slow the LaCreole offensive machine as the Wildcats scored in every quarter.
40 years ago
Nov. 7, 1984
Fair wins third gold medal
The 1984 Polk County Fair recently won its third
Community Achievement
This week’s flashback is from Nov. 6, 1974: Japanese articles – Students in Mrs. Johnson’s second grade class at Morrison had the opportunity to learn about Japan from Mrs. Kazuko Higashi. She brought many items including kimonos and shoes. The highlight of the afternoon was when she instructed the students in how to use chopsticks. Pictured with her are some of the students who brought Japanese items from home, (from left) Lodice Waldner, Mrs.
Higashi, Mike Miller, Lorene LeFors and Mark Vandegriff.
consecutive gold medallion from the Oregon Fair Commission, according to Eleanor Boese, county fair manager. The award is based on what is accomplished with available funds, what progress is made on longrange plans, how the grounds look, and other items. “It’s always exciting to receive a gold medallion,” Boese said. “I’d like to thank the committee for the efforts of
everyone. It takes a lot of cooperation.”
Council to keep Hankel humming
The Dallas City Council voted to maintain its longrange plans for Southeast Hankel Street during its meeting Monday night at city hall. The council had received a request from Greenway Mobile Home Park owner Stephen Hynes, of Canada, for the city to
PCSO Deputy Yasmin Barrera graduates from DPSST
On Oct. 25, Deputy Yasmin Barrera graduated from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) with her Basic Corrections Certification. One of Polk County Sheriff Office’s former jail corporals who now instructs at DPSST was there to help present Deputy Barrera with her certificate.
Deputy Barrera joined the PCSO office last November as a corrections technician working in the control room before switching to a deputy role earlier this year. She completed her Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP) prior to attending the academy, so she will be able to immediately step back into her corrections deputy role when she returns to work.
vacate its right of way along Hankel, east of LaCreole Drive. Hynes had proposed to buy a parcel of land north of Hankel and expand Greenway from its present location.
Dallas teams start state competition
The Dallas High School varsity football and volleyball teams enter state competition this week after winning respective
Willamette Valley League championships. THe football team, headed by Ron August, defeated McMinnville on Friday 7-0 to earn the league title. The Dragons host LaGrande Friday at Gallaspy Field in the first round of the 32-team tournament. The volleyball squad, lead by coach Barb McIntosh, begins state competition Thursday at the University of Portland against Thurston of Springfield.
Kazuko
TOWN CRIER
Community Calendar OCT. 23-29
Wednesday, Nov. 6
• 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
• 12 p.m. - Watch repair & knife sharpening day, 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
• 7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission meeting, Volunteer Hall, 144 South Warren St.
Thursday, Nov. 7
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center
Gentle House hosts holiday bazaar Nov. 6
The Historic Gentle House hosts a holiday bazaar Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Located at 855 Monmouth Ave., in Monmouth, The bazaar is still open for a few more vendors. If you are a hand crafter and would like a place to sell please contact Amanda Davis at (503)838-8658. This is a boutique style show so you don’t have to sit at a booth for 4 days!
Dallas Library offers STEAM event Nov. 8
The Dallas Public Library presents a STEAM event for kids on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. There will be several activity kits to explore such as circuits, magnets, mechanical engineering, robots and more. Come play and learn. For more information, call the library at (503) 623-2633
AIM presents ‘Hadassah: The Story of Ester’ Arts Integrated Ministry (AIM) presents “Hadassah: The Story of Ester” at 7 p.m. Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 15-16 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 at the First Baptist Church of Independence, 1505 Monmouth St. Tickets are available at www.artsinegratedministry.com.
• 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. - Dallas Library Book Discussion: “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 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
• 2 p.m. - Family Movie: “Instant Family”, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.6:30 p.m. - Connecting Loose Threads, Monmouth Senior Community Center
Monmouth Library hosts ‘This is Kalapuyan Land’ Nov. 9
The Monmouth Public Library hosts the Zoom presentation of “This is Kalapuyan Land” on Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. The production is presented by Steph Littlebird, a artist, curator, writer and registered member of Oregon’s Grand Ronde Confederated Tribe. It features Kalapuyan history and artworks by indigenous creators. Attend at the Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S., or view at home via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/ monpublibrary.
VFW hosts free pancake breakfast Nov. 9
The Polk County VFW Post 3203 is offering a free pancake breakfast for all to honor veterans from 8-11 a.m. Nov. 9 at S. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 Levens St., in Dallas. For more information, call (503) 812-3145
Pedee Women’s Club hosts craft fair, spaghetti meal Nov. 9
The Pedee Women’s Club hosts a Craft Fair, featuring handcrafted items, and a spaghetti and dessert meal on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12491 Kings Valley Highway in Pedee.
Friday, Nov. 8
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center9 a.m. - Trip to Oktoberfest, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Listening Ear, Dallas Area Senior 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, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 1:30 p.m. - Jewelry making, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 2 p.m. - Family Movie: “Despicable Me 4”, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.
• 4 p.m. - Kids STEAM event, for ages 7-12, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 6 p.m. - Live Music: Caught Dead Handed (Grateful Dead tribute band), Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
• 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.
• 11:30 a.m. - Dallas Area Senior Center general meeting and potluck, 817 SW Church St.
• 6 p.m. - Live Music: Mrytle Brown, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Joe Stoddard, Golden Hop Saloon, 133 C. St., Independence
Sunday, Nov. 10
• 9 a.m. - Polk Productions Flea Market, Main building, Building B and Building C, Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. West
• 2 p.m. - Live Music: Orvil Ivie, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
Monday, Nov. 11
• Monmouth Senior Community Center and public libraries closed for Veterans Day Holiday
• 10 a.m. - Cards/table games/5 Crowns Game, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Willamette Valley Community Orchestra presents “A Salute to Service,” Veterans’ Day Concert, Valley Life Center, 1795 SE Miller St.
• 7 p.m. - City of Dallas free fireworks show, La Creole Middle Schoo
Community Briefs
Pentacle Theatre hosts casting call for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Pentacle Theatre hosts a casting call for its next production “Arsenic and Old Lace” from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 9 at their downtown rehearsal studio, 197 Liberty St. SE. in downtown Salem. The theater is casting actors able to play 11 male roles and three female roles. For a full list of roles, genders, and ages, go to www.pentacletheatre.org/ auditions. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and open auditions for all roles begin promptly at 1 p.m. Please be on time and plan to stay through 5 p.m. Please arrive early to fill out an audition form. Actors are encouraged to download the form at www.PentacleTheatre. org/auditions and complete it in advance.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family. Show dates are Jan. 31 through Feb. 22. If you have questions or a conflict on the audition date, contact director Scott Ramp at scottramp@gmail.com or (626) 233-2667
The Dallas Library present master storyteller Alton Chung on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Chung will tell a new round of stories from WWII featuring Japanese Americans, and also some
from Oregon. It will be a great evening of stories to celebrate the day after Veterans Day. This free program is hosted by The Dallas Public Library. For more information, you can contact the Dallas Library at 503-623-2633 or visit our Facebook page at facebook. com/dallaslibraryoregon.
WOU hosts Ruck N Run Nov. 16
Western Oregon University’s 5K Ruck N Run, hosted by Campus Recreation, Army ROTC, WOU Rugby and the Veterans Resource Center, is Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact WOU at wouveterans@wou. edu or (503) 838-924
Historical Society hosts Camp Adair presentation
Polk County Historical Society & Museums hosts The History of Camp Adair, presented by Major Helget, Vice President of the National 96th Infantry Division Association Heritage Fund, is Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at Polk County Museum, 560 S Pacific Hwy W, in Rickreall. Light refreshments will be served.
Applications are now open for Cross Creek Golf Course’s 26th annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament on Nov. 17
Tuesday, Nov. 12
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Wii Bowling/ Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Senior Fitness Class, Building B, Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. West
• 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
• 10:30 a.m. - Circle of Friends, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 1 p.m. - Bunko, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 6:30 p.m.Independence City Council Meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
• 6:30 p.m. - Dance: Ballroom, Monmouth Senior Community Center
Wednesday, Nov. 13
• 7 a.m. - 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
The format is a two-person scramble, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. All players will compete for net, gross and hole prizes. Entry fees are $75 per player and one can of food (cans may be turned in at registration on the day of the tournament). The entry includes green fees, snacks, prize money and the chance to win a turkey. Applications are limited to the first 120 players to pay fees. Players may sign up as a team or as individuals and be placed on a team.
All food and a portion of the proceeds goes to provide Thanksgiving dinners for needy families in Polk County through the Dallas Food Bank and a portion of the funds raised will go to St. Jude’s.
The deadline for sign up is Nov. 8. For further information and/or an application visit or call the pro-shop at (503) 623-6666. Information is also available on the Cross Creek Facebook page as well as the Cross Creek web site www. crosscreekgc.com.
Bring Your Own Lunch to Slip Kid Nov. 13
The Dallas Event Center presents Bring Your Own Lunch by Slip Kid, Nov. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at 839 Main St., in Dallas, Come relax and de-stress with music and games. Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch. Admission is $4 at the door.
• 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. - WaFed Financial
Polk County Republicans meet Nov. 14
The Polk County Republicans meets Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the library of the Dallas High School, 1250 SE Holman Ave. New officers will be elected. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Wetzel Estate hosts holiday market Nov. 29-30
The Holiday Market at Wetzel Estate returns from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 at 17485 Highway 22, Dallas. Get some holiday shopping done while supporting local small businesses, artisans, crafters, and creators. There will also be complimentary warm Gluhwein to sip on while you shop.
MLP hosts holiday wreaths fundraiser Wreath orders are being taken through Nov. 27 for free delivery Dec. 7-9. The handcrafted wreaths measure 22-24 inches in diameter and are made of noble fir, holly, pine cones and red bow. Cost is $40. Wreaths are made by and will benefit MLP, a local farm worker women’s cooperative for family income and leadership development. To order or for more information, contact Ed Brandt, Farm Worker Ministry Northwest, at (503) 917-1326 or edgarbrandt74@ gmail.com.
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The Dragons will host 14th ranked Hood River Valley (5-2, 7-2) which placed third in Special District 1 Jackson expects a tough game out of the Eagles.
“They’re super good at what they do. They’re going to be ready to go Friday night. They’re a big, physical team. And
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we’re the smaller team,” Jackson said.
However, he gives the Dragons the edge with the homefield advantage.
“It’s so big to have home field advantage, playing in front of the hometown, with that home-field atmosphere,” Jackson said.
“The whole town shows up for us. To me it’s a big deal. To my kids, it’s a big deal playing at home in the playoffs.” Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
• On Nov. 18, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax retired from baseball at age 30 due to chronic arthritis in his pitching arm and the fear that if he kept on playing he eventually would lose the use of his left hand. “In those days there was no surgery,” he said later. “The wisdom was if you went in there, it would only make things worse and your career would be over anyway.”
• On Nov. 19, 2003, an arrest warrant was issued for singer Michael Jackson on child molestation charges. Though he was acquitted two years later of each criminal count on which he was tried, the “King of Pop’s” reputation still suffered many additional blows.
• On Nov. 20, 1820, the American whaling ship Essex, out of Nantucket, Massachusetts, was attacked by an 80-ton sperm whale 2,000 miles off the coast of South America. The 20 crew members escaped in three open boats, but only eight survived. Herman Melville’s classic novel “Moby-Dick” was partially inspired by the tragedy.
• On Nov. 21, 2019, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
• On Nov. 22, 1909, Clara Lemlich addressed a meeting at the Great Hall of New York City’s Cooper Union to consider a general strike in protest against poor working conditions across the garment industry. The ensuing months-long “Uprising of 20,000” eventually earned employees such concessions as a 52-hour workweek, four paid holidays a year and no fees for work-related materials.
• On Nov. 23, 2005, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected president of Liberia, becoming the first woman to lead an African nation.
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
Wednesday, Oct. 23
At 8:16 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 39 mph in a 20-mph school zone and failure to renew registration.
At 9:24 a.m., Billy Wayne James was arrested on Main Street and cited for multiple failure to appear warrants.
At 10:11 a.m., a report of criminal mischief on Miller Avenue. The complainant’s car had been egged. Officers promised to increase patrols in the area.
At 12:02 p.m., a report of theft on Kings Valley Highway. Kenneth Tietze was cited and released for theft 3
At 1:55 p.m., Alex Stuller was cited on Church Street for a Marion County warrant.
At 2:36 p.m. Amanda Scott was arrested on Ellendale Avenue and charged with theft 3 and trespassing.
At 3:13 p.m., a motorist on Shelton Street was cited for failure to carry proof of financial responsibility.
At 3:17 p.m., a report of theft on Kings Valley Highway. The suspect replaced the items and left.
At 3:42 p.m., a motorist on Main Street was cited for driving while suspended, failure to register the vehicle and driving uninsured.
At 7:51 p.m., a report of a burglary on Uglow Avenue. When officers arrived they were unable to locate anyone and there were no signs of forced entry.
At 9:04 p.m., a motorist was cited on Miller Avenue for speeding 54 mph in a 35-mph zone.
Thursday, Oct. 24
At 8:19 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 39 mph in a 20-mph zone on Miller Avenue.
At 8:50 a.m., Bryson Parkins was arrested on Church Street on outstanding warrants and was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon .
At 8:59 a.m., a motorist was cited on Ellendale
Avenue for driving while using a mobile device.
At 9:41 a.m., a resident on Douglas Street reported an attempted identity theft by phone.
At 9:43 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 41 mph in a 25-mph zone on Orchard Drive.
At 10:08 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 35 mph in a 20-mph zone on Main Street.
At 10:50 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on Ellendale Avenue. The caller reported an individual going through a mailbox. The responding officer was unable to locate a suspect.
At 4:10 p.m., a report of a crash on Walnut Avenue. One vehicle had to be towed.
At 7:52 p.m., Ryan Burr was was arrested on Kings Valley Highway on a failure to appear warrant.
Friday, Oct. 25
At 3:10 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Holman Avenue. There was an unoccupied car parked behind the high school.
At 5:09 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Church Street. Responding officers were unable to locate anyone suspicious.
At 10 a.m., a report of a theft on Washington Street. The suspect was not identified but was seen on video footage.
At 3:21 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Main Street. The subject was going through her belongings and was advised of park hours.
At 4:16 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Main Street. An arrow was taken from the bus barn as found property.
At 4:52 p.m., a report of a hit and run to a vehicle on La Creole Drive.
At 6:37 p.m., a report of theft on King Valley Highway.
Saturday, Oct. 26
At 2:03 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Uglow Avenue. It was a verbal disagreement. At 10:10 a.m., a report of a suspicious person following the complainant around Walmart the previous day.
At 12:45 p.m., a report of theft from Walmart on Kings Valley Highway.
At 1:02 p.m., a report of fraud on Clay Street. The victim had been defrauded of $1 000 in a bitcoin scam.
At 3:05 p.m., Paul Kneeland was arrested for assault and lodged at Polk County Jail.
Sunday, Oct. 27
At 11:59 a.m., Rebecca Wofford was arrested on Main Street and charged with theft 3
At 2:23 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 53 mph in a 35-mph zone on Ellendale Avenue.
At 6:43 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Mifflin Street. It was a verbal disturbance.
Monday, Oct. 28
At 3:12 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on La Creole Drive. There was a bike left at the softball sheds; all sheds were secure.
At 7:48 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Oak Street. A homeless person was sleeping and moved along when asked.
At 8:16 a.m., Ashley Perrine was arrested and charged with theft 3 and was then lodged at Polk County Jail.
At 11:58 a.m., a report of a theft from Walmart on Kings Valley Highway.
At 2 p.m., a report of a theft on Kings Valley Highway. There is a possible suspect; further investigation is required.
At 6:17 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on Kings Valley Highway. Police warned a salesperson of permit requirements in Dallas.
At 8:22 p.m., Zachary Spittles and Aiden Gilson were arrested and charged with theft 3 and both were lodged at Polk County Jail.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
At 3:59 a.m., a noise complaint on Walnut Avenue. The officer walked the area and did not hear any noise.
At 8:28 a.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for driving while using a mobile device on.
At 10:32 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on Allgood Street. An individual had made a fire in the fireplace. No crimes were committed.
At 11:36 a.m., a juvenile motorist was cited on Mill Street for failure to carry proof of insurance and was warned for driving without an operator’s license.
At 1:33 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on Ellendale Avenue. The homeless person was sleeping and was fine.
At 1:49 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on Main Street, who was advised to leave the area.
At 2:06 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Kings Valley Highway. A suspect was removing tags but
returned items when they saw a loss prevention officer.
At 2:20 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 40 mph in a 20-mph zone on Godsey Road.
At 4:23 p.m., a report of fraud on Greenbriar place involving a Paypal account that had been hacked and was being used out of state.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
At 11:07 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Mill Street. A homeless person was given a bus pass and asked to move along.
At 12:35 p.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Ellendale Avenue. The subject was sleeping in their car prior to an urgent care visit.
At 1:41 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for speeding 43 mph in a 25-mph zone.
At 1:59 p.m., a motorist on Miller Avenue was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured.
At 5:20 p.m., a report of criminal mischief on Walnut Avenue. A sliding door had been shattered.
At 5:59 p.m., a report of a theft on Kings Valley Highway from Walmart.
Independence Police Department
Thursday, Oct. 24
At 1:48 a.m., a motorist on Main Street was cited for tags expired 1 5 years ago.
At 6:33 a.m., a report of an alarm on Monmouth Street. The building appeared secure.
At 6:55 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding on Independence Highway.
At 7:37 p.m., a report of harassment on Independence Highway. One of the parties had left; officers will follow up on day shift.
At 8:50 p.m., a motorist on Main Street was cited for driving without insurance and warned for driving without headlights and expired registration.
Friday, Oct. 25
At 1:23 a.m., a motorist was stopped for not having a front license plate. Michael Vandyke Steifer was arrested and charged with probation violation.
At 6:06 p.m., a report of trespassing on D Street. Ricardo Pantoja was arrested for outstanding warrants.
At 8:49 p.m., a report of a T-bone crash on Main Street. The driver that was at fault was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.
At 10:40 p.m., a report of a party that got out of
hand on 7th Street. There were no physical fights, just verbal arguments with the complainant telling people to leave.
At 11:43 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on Randall Way. The complainant reported an armed person threatening to shoot up their trailer. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. There was probable cause for menacing and unlawful use of a weapon.
Sunday, Oct. 27
At 3:03 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on 7th Street. It was a verbal argument.
At 1:57 p.m., Expedito Rodarte was arrested and charged with failure to perform the duties of a driver after leaving a crash without exchanging information.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Richard Harold Briggs was arrested Oct. 29 and charged with burglary 2, theft 2 and identity theft and was placed on hold for Multnomah County (parole violation).
Arlie Ray Bryant was arrested Oct. 24 and charged with assault 2, harassment, unlawful entry of an automobile and post-prison supervision violation (assault 4).
Patrick Allen Canon was arrested Oct. 26 and charged with failure to appear (driving under the influence of an intoxicant).
Murray Brandon Cooksley was arrested Oct. 28 and charged with probation violation (driving under the influence of an intoxicant).
David Michael Coons was arrested Oct. 27 and charged with recklessly endangering, criminal mischief 2, reckless driving, drive under influence intoxication (alcohol), assault 3 and post-prison violation (assault 1).
Leon Mickey Davis Jr. was arrested Oct. 26 and charged with escape 3 and was placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appear – robbery 1, post-prison violation –identity theft).
Kimberly Ann Fouse was arrested Nov. 1 and charged with disorderly conduct 2 Glenn Allen Gearhart was arrested Oct. 28 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (dangerous drugs).
Steven William Hartman was arrested Oct. 30 and assault 1 and criminal mistreatment 1
Luis Enrique HuertaMartinez was arrested Oct. 29 and charged with
probation violation (manslaughter 2) and placed on hold for Marion County (post-prison supervision violation – strangulation).
Robert Jay Isham was arrested Oct. 31 and charged with assault 4 (domestic violence).
Jonae Michael Jenkins was arrested Oct. 26 and charged with assault 4 (domestic violence), strangulation (domestic violence), and was placed on hold for Marion County (post-prison supervision violation – assault 4).
Eleazar Martinez-Orozco was arrested Oct. 28 and charged with felony driving under the influence of an intoxicant, felony driving while suspended, failure to carry/present a license, and post-prison supervision violation (felony DUII).
Holly Marie Matson was arrested Oct. 30 and charged with criminal trespass 2 two counts of controlled substance offense (cocaine, fentanyl), delivering cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, unlawful possess heroin and unlawful possess cocaine.
Scott Allen Meinen was arrested Oct. 28 and charged with unlawful use of weapon, strangulation (domestic violence), harassment, two counts of assault 4 (domestic violence), and menacing (domestic violence).
Keith Anthony Mejia was arrested Oct. 31 and charged with failure to appear and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
Carlos Manuel MerinoHernandez was arrested Oct. 29 and charged with postprison supervision violation (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle).
Donald Kenneth Ness was arrested Oct. 31 and charged with disorderly conduct 2
Robert Wayne Norton was arrested Oct. 28 and charged with probation violation (unauthorized use of vehicle), driving under influence intoxicant, reckless driving and recklessly endangering. Bryson Andrew Parsons was arrested Oct. 24 and charged with carrying concealed/possession of knife, two counts of probation violation (elude, felon in possession of weapon) and failure to appear (escape 2). Nathan Lee Roberts was arrested Nov. 1 and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 2 and assault public safety officer.
Michael Van Dyke Steifer was arrested Oct. 25 and charged with probation violation (harassment).
Dallas pair runs with the best at district finals
By LANCE MASTERSON For
The Itemizer-Observer
Kelsy Rodli and Amber Green are bound for Eugene and the OSAA Class 5 state cross country finals Nov. 1 at Ash Creek Preserve, which is adjacent to Western Oregon University. Their invites came courtesy of strong performances at last week’s Mid-Willamette Conference cross country championships. Rodli was third (19:10 90) and Green sixth (19:51 20) for the Dragons. Rodli’s time didn’t threaten her personal best of 18:21 9 set earlier this year. In large part because rain and wind made for sloppy conditions.
“It was a bit of a rough day weather-wise,” Rodli said. “It was definitely muddy, especially on the hill. But staying behind a couple of girls to block the wind definitely helped … I was just trying to stick behind them and let them pull me and take the wind.”
Running smart was Rodli’s intent.
“I wasn’t even worried about the pace, even if other runners tried to pull out and get you to pass, you just stayed behind,” she said. “It’s such a mental game.” Green employed a similar tact.
“My strategy was to go out and just stick with the front pack the first two miles,” Green said. “And then they started to pick it up, and so I fell behind a little bit.”
The race was a mixed bag for Green.
“I’m happy with my performance,” she said. “But I’m definitely disappointed that I couldn’t hold onto the front pack.”
The girls did set new personal bests in one way. Their finishes were their highest individually at a district finals.
Jazmine Irving also ran well for Dallas, placing 15th overall in 21:27 10
The Dragons were fourth as a team. They trailed Crescent Valley, Corvallis and Silverton, in order.
As of the I-’s deadline, it was not known if either Irving or the Dallas team received at-large bids to the state meet.
Also, for the Dragons, Polly Olliff was 28th, Tanya Green 42nd, Ruby Halligan 49th, and Macky Parsons 56th. Irving and Olliff are the team’s seniors.
Heavy favorite Crescent Valley didn’t disappoint as five Raiders were amongst the top eight finishers. District champion Emily Wisniewski ran away from the competition, as expected. Wisniewski crossed the finish line in 17:54 60, while teammate and runner-up Lillian Weiss was a distant second, at 18:54 50
The Raiders tallied a mere 23 points while Corvallis was second (62), Silverton third (90), Dallas fourth (92), West Albany fifth (142), South Albany sixth (156), Lebanon seventh (198) and Central eighth (201).
McKay and Woodburn did not field complete teams.
For the Panthers, Hannah Gilbert came in 24th, Kimora Dorres 37th, Lilly McCormick 46th, Emerson Hailwood 48th and Katarina Glasmann 54th.
Gilbert and McCormick are the team’s seniors.
The state meet is at Lane Community College. The girls race begins at 1:45 p.m.
PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON
Amber Green (787) and Kelsi Rodli (794) battled the elements and the dis-
trict’s best at last week’s cross-country finals. Rodli finished third while Green was sixth.
By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer
After all, the visiting Cougars recorded more first downs (21 to 19) than the home team, passed for nearly double the
(226 to
and dominated time of possession (36 minutes to 12). But where it mattered most, on the scoreboard, Central clearly ruled.
As a result of the team’s 38 to 22 win, the Panthers (3-2, 7-2 overall) advanced to the first round of the OSAA Class 5 playoffs.
Canby’s season ended with the loss as this was essentially an elimination game.
Seeded 13th in the playoff bracket, the Panthers face Churchill in Eugene on Friday at 7 p.m.
The fourth-seed Lancers (8-0 8-1 overall) went undefeated in Special District 4 play and are riding an eightgame winning streak. Their only loss came against Marist Catholic in the season opener.
Canby took a short-lived 7-0 lead following its second drive.
“They scored first, and then the next drive we answered. Then our defense kind of lit it up and they dropped the ball and had to punt,” Panthers head coach Joel Everett said. “Our offense said that if
you’re going to give us the ball we’re going to score every time. And that’s what we did the rest of the first half. We scored on every possession. It was great.”
Quarterback JT Girod completed 12-of-16 passes for 152 yards against the Cougars. He also teamed up with Jackson Stevens for scoring strikes covering 14 and 44 yards.
Girod was at his best during a two-minute drill to end the first half. He was perfect in four pass attempts, good for 70 yards and a score. Two passes went to Stevens, including the touchdown, and to Andres Landeros and Hudson Heise.
Stevens finished with five catches for 82 yards while Joe Mendazona added 20 yards on two catches.
Asa Pritchard-Moa powered the ground attack with 120 yards on 16 carries. Finding the end zone via runs were Nemo Samuelu and Montrell Rice.
This was also a statement game for the Panthers’ special teams. Kicker Jose Espericueta was perfect on five extra-point attempts, two Cougars short kick attempts failed, and Ryan Perkins all but sealed the win with his 86-yard kickoff return to open the second half.
Mason Vela led the Panthers’ defense with 14 tackles. Rice finished with 12, and Pritchard-Moa and Samuelu added eight each.
“The defense played great. They rose up. They bent a little bit, but then we shut (Canby) down,” Everett said. “We were after that quarterback all night. He made some good plays to escape the pressure.”
Escapes notwithstanding, the Panthers got to him for five sacks - including three by Vela - and an interception by Mendazona.
Football is a numbers game. That played to Central’s strength.
“We’ve got 11 starters on both sides of the ball. So, we can use our conditioning to our advantage,” Mendazona said. “Our defense loves to fight, get really physical with the other team. Yeah, it worked out there today.”
After the Cougars scored, the Panthers rattled off 28 straight points before halftime. Perkins’ touchdown (and extra point) made it 35 to 7
“It was good that we bounced back after Canby’s scoring drive,” Mendazona said. “We didn’t give up.”
A late Espericueta field goal capped the scoring for the Panthers.
Despite a steady rain, the Panthers did not turn over the ball.
This game was marred by a storm of a different color - yellow flags. The officials stepped off 270 yards in penalties - 13 on Canby for 130 yards, 10 on Central for 140 yards.
Emotions got the better of both teams following a hard
tackle on a Canby running back in the third quarter. The running back laid motionless on the turf for a while, was treated by fire district emergency personnel, placed in a stretcher and transported via ambulance off the field.
Play resumed with Central lacking its earlier fire.
“We kind of lost momentum” following the injury, Everett said. “And they came down and scored, and things started getting chippy, and then we got all the penalties. That third quarter felt like it went for an hour.”
The Cougars scored their final 16 points on two touchdowns and two two-point conversions, but never really threatened.
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Getting back on track saved the team’s season. “We were able to build that fire in ourselves after getting whipped by Wilsonville and Silverton,” Mendazona said.
“We just learned to stick with it.”
Last year’s Panthers went 2-7 in Mid-Willamette Conference play. It’s a complete reversal this season.
“It’s been quite the turnaround … to turn the program around so quick,” Mendazona said.
The streaky Panthers started the season with four straight wins, then lost to top-seeded Silverton and fifthseeded Wilsonville, before stringing together consecutive wins against McMinnville, McKay and Canby.
PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON
Joe Mendazona (12) is pursued by the Canby defense during the Panthers 38-22 win on Nov. 1. With the win, Central travels to Churchill for round one playoff action on Friday.
