Surrounded by dozens of shoppers at their grand opening, David and Serenity Clay are the unlikely youthful proprietors of what they hope is Dallas’s newest hot gathering spot, Mythic Finds.
Located at 643 SE Jefferson St., the collectibles and game shop had a soft opening and been getting the curious trickle in over the past month. But when their doors officially opened Nov. 29 after a ribbon cutting ceremony and the curious became serious buyers, the Clays knew they were on to something.
“We knew Dallas really needed a spot for younger people, but older people, too, to come hang out, especially during winter when there’s not a lot to do,” said David, 22. “I remember I used to go to the park every summer. Then winter would hit, and I didn’t really want to go to the park anymore. It’s cold!”
David and Serenity met and would later marry, as graduates of the Kings Valley Charter School system. David went on to college to pursue a business degree. Although he graduated with associates degree, he decided he couldn’t wait to complete, nor needed, a four-year degree to pursue his real dream.
“I just wanted to get started,” he said.
Mythic Finds becomes the third collectibles shop to open in Polk County, including Rockin’ Rad Relics in Independence and Everything Blaine Likes in Dallas. David said their business has a little bit of everything to set itself apart from the others. Most of their inventory is newer collectibles from various vendors, as opposed to the older keepsakes that can be found at Everything Blaine Likes.
“We work with Blaine’s really closely. They’re really great people,” David said. “They’re more geared toward older collectibles, like G.I. Joe’s, stuff that’s been out for a while. We specialize in newer things, generally. But we have some older things. It’s sorta Ying-Yang, so it works out really well.”
He added they bolster their inventory through Alliance, which supplies many of the card shops in the Pacific Northwest, to get all their own card game related things.
Of all the collectibles on their shelves, David admits he most covets their light saber collection.
“I love Star Wars. So, we have light sabers that range from beginner grade, full metal, durable, can bang them around and have fun,” he explained. “Then we go all the way up to replica grade where you display them if you have a little more money to spend. Such as one-to-one recreation of Darth Vader’s light saber from the movie.”
Serenity, 21, who is co-owner but defers to David’s more extensive
business experience, never-the-less said opening a store like Mythic Finds “is something I’ve always wanted to do for a long time.”
Her in-store favorite?
“I’m more into the anime figures, things that you can’t normally find here in Dallas. We try to be unique with our anime,” she said.
In addition to their inventory, Mythic Finds has space to play the popular tabletop card and board
Seniors serve seniors Thanksgiving meal
By DAVID HAYES Editor
A Thanksgiving tradition has been revitalized in the Central High School Cafeteria. The seniors of the Associated Student Body Executive Council annually served a traditional Thanksgiving meal, with all the trimmings, to senior citizens the day before the holiday. But the pandemic had interrupted the community event. On Nov. 27, two years out since it was declared safe to return to public gatherings, Central is also seeing a resurgence to their community dinner.
Student Activities Director Ian Imamura said this year’s meal service had one of the largest turnouts since COVID. He said since last year, they’ve been averaging about 100 diners.
“It’s all student led, student government coordinated. They plan it, coordinate it with cafeteria folks that cater food,” Imamura said. “The community donations come from businesses for some of the prizes for bingo and raffles (after the meal).”
Central High School senior Truman Swestzfager serves up dessert of pumpkin pie to
ers at the Associated Student Body Executive Council’s annual (pre) Thanksgiving seniors meal Nov. 27 at the school cafeteria.
Imamura said the traditional meal is open to anyone in the community, though the ASBEC reaches out to all
the senior centers in town to ensure everyone gets an invitation.
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County treasurer clashes with commissioners
By DAVID HAYES Editor
The first in-person conversation between Polk County treasurer and the county commissioners ended abruptly with no progress made toward bridging the gap caused by a legal judgement against the county.
Yamhill County Judge Ladd Wiles ruled in September in favor of County Treasurer Steve Milligan the county unlawfully changed his duties and reassigned them to an unelected financial director’s position.
The commissions scheduled Milligan on their Nov. 26 agenda to outline what he needed from them so he could fulfill his duties as the duly elected county treasurer.
Milligan first tried to outline contradictions and inconsistencies in the county’s correspondence detailing his duties in the past.
Milligan first read from Wiles’ Oct. 31 general judgement and monetary award that instructed the county to pay Milligan $42,500 in attorneys’ fees and $517 in other court costs. However, Wiles also ruled Milligan was not entitled to an additional $300,000 in back pay.
Milligan said Wiles found as the duly elected county treasurer, the state Constitution clearly entitled Milligan “to fulfill the statutory authority, responsibilities, or functions of the office.” And absent his authority, any attempt to reassign those responsibilities to an unelected employee “who is not hired by and does not report to the treasurer, are unlawful.”
Milligan tried to go further into how the county did reassign the treasurer’s duties via an inter-office memo from 2015. Milligan said memo outlined alternatives detailing hiring a finance position and electing a full-time treasurer, while keeping the treasurer’s salary the same at approximately $72 000
“What I want to point out is that (County Administrator Greg) Hansen continually tries to tell me the treasurer is a part-time job. But in this document, he contradicts that where he writes the treasurer is a full-time position,” Milligan argued.
County chair Craig Pope interjected with their first disagreement of the facts.
“No, he did not. That was an alternative of three alternatives that were posted before the board of commissioners made a decision,” Pope said.
“In the four years I’ve been here, I’ve never had any cooperation from Mr. Hansen,” Milligan countered.
He then read from a Chief Treasurer Clerk (that has since been changed to a financial analyst) specification that detailing the job’s primary duties. The analyst is supposed to work under the direction of the treasurer who in return
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Serenity Clay sells four packs of Pokémon cards to Ike Bodily, 10, of Dallas, during Mythic Finds grand opening Nov. 29.
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Juvenile suspect arrested for Wallace Marine Park stabbing
Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit detectives arrested a Salem teenager for his involvement in the death of Riley John Adams, 19
According to a SPD press release, Adams was critically injured in a July 27 stabbing incident at Wallace Marine Park in West Salem and subsequently died from his injuries on Aug. 19
During the investigation, Salem Police detectives learned the stabbing incident resulted from a spontaneous dispute amongst youth gathered at the Wallace Marine Park boat ramp that July morning.
On Nov. 26, Salem Police detectives from various units, with assistance from the SWAT team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, served a search warrant at a residence associated with the 16-year-old male suspect in the case. The boy was detained without incident and lodged at the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center on the charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon, the knife.
A&R Paving & Construction signs on as U-Haul dealer
U-Haul Co. of Oregon announce Nov. 25 that A&R Paving & Construction signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Dallas community.
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SW Polk Fire district welcomes new Type 3 engine
By DAVID HAYES Editor
The latest engine added to SW Polk Fire District’s fleet is so new, it has less than 3 000 miles on the odometer and the decals on the side have yet to be installed. A new 2024, Type 3 fire engine, or brush truck, was delivered to SW Polk Fire District’s Salt Creek station on Nov. 27. The rural fire district purchased the new engine through a grant awarded by the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal’s Office Engine Program. SW Polk Fire District Chief Fred Hertel said the engine is valued at about $500,000
“We are incredibly grateful to the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal’s Office for this generous grant,” Hertel said. “This engine will help our crews respond more effectively to wildland fires, safeguarding lives, property, and the natural environment in our community.”
This significant addition to the district’s fleet marks a milestone in the district’s efforts to enhance wildfire response and community safety.
The Type 3 engine is designed to tackle challenging terrain and is equipped with advanced technology and features to support wildland firefighting efforts. Its off-road capability and high-capacity water tank make it an invaluable resource for protecting the rural and wildland areas within the district.
Hertel said the engine has a 500-gallon water tank with the ability to deliver 1,000 gallons per minute.
Hertel explained the grant is part of the State Fire Marshal’s Wildfire Response and Readiness initiative, which aims to bolster firefighting
capabilities across Oregon in the face of increasing wildfire threats. The new engine aligns with the district’s mission to protect and serve with efficiency and professionalism. The replacement will be called to service when the state Fire Marshal calls up local fire districts to help fight conflagrations across the state. The past summer fire season alone, SW Polk Fire District was called into service 13 times.
The new engine replaces a retiring Type 3 engine that had reached the end of its service life, Hertel said, which is about 20 years.
The engine still needs to be equipped with a radio and its standard lifesaving gear. Once fully geared into service, Hertel said the engine will eventually find its permanent home at their Rickreall Station.
Dallas theatre presents ‘Snow
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Endings’
The Dallas Advanced Theatre Ensemble rehearses a scene from their children’s show
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at Dallas High School. It is a delightful retelling of the Snow White story. Each of the forest dwellers remembers their adventures with Snow White a little differently. For example, one remembers it as we have heard it before, one as a
Home Alone inspired version called “Snow Alone,” another as a murder mystery called “And Then There Were Seven,” another as a ballet called “The Huntcracker,” then a melodrama while another remembers it being Shakespearian and the last remembers it as an Indiana Jones inspired adventure of the “Apple of Doom.”
Holiday revelers traveled all the way out to The Boondocks in Falls City Nov. 27 to participate in a wreath making workshop. Jillian Gish helps Elle Howard, 10, secure her wreath’s first section to a frame. The Boondocks’ next wreath making workshop is Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at 318 North Main St., in Falls City.
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Fire District’s fleet Nov. 27.
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‘Snow White and the Seven Endings.
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outlines objectives and policies, and reviews work for results obtained. Milligan pointed out he’s never had access to or communication with this employee to provide supervision.
“You have put an unelected person (over) the supervision of this employee,” he said.
“What I’m asking for at this point, as an elected official, there is absolutely no reason I should be here, in essence, begging for my position. You didn’t do that to the sheriff, to the clerk or assessor. So, why are you doing it to me?” Milligan asked.
Commissioner Jeremy Gordon stepped in and clarified that Wiles did not find the county administrator was obstructing Milligan from doing his duties. Rather than argue about that, Gordon wanted to move forward on how to define what’s in statute ORS 208, acknowledging that the board would not likely assign Milligan duties outside the statute.
“In the past, and this is irrelevant to the present conversation, the treasurer held duties that existed outside 208, a sort of dual duty. You’re pointing to things that are irrelevant to
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others, have good time, have a hot meal during the holidays,” he said. “Hopefully this will continue to grow and become a big, annual event that everyone in the community looks forward to. Hopefully we’ll be able to fill up the entire cafeteria one day.”
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games. They have about eight tables set up with space for more should demand call for it. They also have two TVs set up to plug in a video game or watch a movie, or tune the TV to a streaming network, from Disney + to Hulu.
The Clays also have regularly scheduled event nights, such as Lego Monday nights, where customers are urged to come in, take out a set of Legos and build something epic to place on the display shelf for the rest of the week. They also have nights for groups to play Magic, Pokémon, Hero Clicks and D&D.
So far, their customer ages have ranged from 2 to 62, David estimates.
“We’re trying to attract anybody who has something
this conversation,” Gordon explained. “What we need to do is start fresh, reexamine 208 to make sure our workflow is consistent with that statute, that you have what you need to provide the deliverables outlined in 208 and provide us with monthly financial reports and the like.”
Wiles had ruled a county ordinance changing the treasurer’s duties was in conflict with state statute.
Milligan tried to argue that the county unlawfully split up the duties in the first place and moving forward wasn’t possible without current leadership acknowledging having guidelines never codified into an official ordinance.
“It’s time for you to say we were wrong and need to make it right. So that you’re not in contempt of court, you need to work with me. But right now, it doesn’t sound like you want to work with me,” Milligan said.
Pope interceded with a basic disagreement that Milligan asserted the county broke the law.
“We didn’t break the law. We followed sound legal advice to get to where we are,” Pope said. “Yes, you have a judgement that interpreted what we did as ‘unenforceable.’ It never said that we broke the law.
“I still believe the work that we have done to
Central’s ASBEC has 26 student members. Student Body President Melani Betancourt said they were very pleased with the turnout, which numbered at 98 “I usually get very excited. This is my third year doing this,” she said. “It started (back up) a little harder the first year back from COVID, but compared to last year, it’s definitely grown.”
they’re interested in they like to collect, play around with, have a good time,” he said.
Mythic Finds is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-9 p.m.,
demonstrate the reasons for an ordnance and subsequent resolution was legal and sound,” he added. “Bottom line, what we’re here to do today is what do you need to do the elements of the job that you think are important and necessary to the treasurer.”
Milligan said he needed access to the office upstairs.
The conversation then went off the rails for the rest of the meeting. The commissioners assured Milligan everything he needed, including access to all the county’s digital financial
Betancourt added the student government targets planning and hosting community outreach events.
“During Thanksgiving, this is such an easy event to do for our seniors, especially ones who live in our own community. We’re very motivated to do this. We enjoy doing it,” she said. “Make sure you make plans to come next year.”
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data, were available in the current office assigned to the treasurer in the basement. Milligan argued there were additional physical files upstairs in the financial director’s office he needed access to.
He threatened to walk out of the meeting for the first time at this point.
“I’m done. I’m going to call my attorney, he’s going to call your attorney then we’ll move forward,” Milligan threatened.
Gordon tried to outline for Milligan the next time they meet, he determine under ORS 208 what he needs to “receive and disperse county funds, maintain accurate financial records, to provide the monthly financial reports that are required by statute.”
“I need to be in the treasurer’s office,” Milligan expressed again.
When Gordon tried to explain the physical location
of his office was irrelevant to the present discussion, Milligan again walked away from the microphone.
When he was drawn back to the discussion one final time, it circled back around to what he needed to do his job today, regardless of how things were done in the past.
When he again started with having an office upstairs, and was told physical space was irrelevant, he walked off again for good, ending the meeting.
Pope told the I-O afterwards he really didn’t expect the discussion to devolve to primarily a continued dispute over an office space.
“This has been a sticking point that we cannot concede because we would have to move the finance director (who supervises all the finance staff) out for his interest to occupy a space that has no bearing on his
capacity to do the Treasurer job,” Pope said.
He added board of commissioners is in concurrence with state law and wants to find a path to collaborating with Milligan over the duties that will enhance the integrity of the finance office and the office of treasurer.
“I think we demonstrated that (Nov. 26) and will continue to ask that the treasurer to meet the statutory requirements of reporting to the board regularly without disrupting the workflow of the finance office and the professionals that work in it,” Pope said. “The BOC has been consistent on this point for the past four years and will continue to encourage the treasurer to perform in spite of his disagreement over office space and supervisory authority.”
A following up meeting has not yet been rescheduled.
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Polk County Treasurer Steve Milligan reads sections of Yamhill County Judge Ladd Wiles’ cision to the Board of Commissioners Nov. 26.
Cancer patients are winners in Nov. 5 election
As a cancer survivor, advocate and volunteer with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), I hope Rep. Andrea Salinas will prioritize cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers during her time in Congress.
I am a seven-time skin cancer survivor and have lost my father, mother, and two younger sisters to four different types of cancer. As someone who’s been deeply affected by this disease, I see the impact decisions made by elected officials have on cancer patients and their families.
While several issues dominated the headlines this election cycle, voters across the country also recognized the importance of health care when voting. A national poll released by ACS CAN showed 8 in 10 voters viewed a candidate’s position on health care as a vote-determining factor.
As she returns to the U.S. House, Rep. Salinas signed the Cancer Promise pledging to prioritize
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cancer and health care policy as a member of Congress. The promise is part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Votes program. Candidates who signed pledged to support evidence-based public policy solutions to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, by accelerating cures, improving access to care and ensuring access to cancer prevention and early detection services, including tobacco control.
I have faith Rep. Salinas will keep their promise. Nearly 18 million survivors across the country are depending on the leadership of her and her colleagues.
Kathy Ottele West Salem
Remember Nimitz on Pearl Harbor attack anniversary
For Pearl Harbor, the Japanese forged a strategic weapon of six heavy carriers for a coordinated attack by 360 planes on Sunday Dec. 7 1941. Never had any country executed and/or planned a raid by more than two carriers on any naval or land target. No inkling existed within allied operational or intelligence communities of an attack capability beyond the 21 torpedo bombers a British carrier used to attack the Italian Navy at Taranto.
On Christmas Day 1941, Admiral Chester Nimitz arrived to take command at Pearl Harbor. When he arrived, he saw a sunken battle fleet and was assailed by a poisonous atmosphere from black oil, charred wood, burned paint, and rotting flesh. However, he found the general perception of disaster to be wrong. The dry-docks, repair shops, and tank farm were intact. The carriers, their escorts and the
submarines stood ready to take the offensive.
The tragedy of Pearl Harbor for the Japanese was that it required them to contend with the U.S. Navy from its forward base in Hawaii, rather than forcing their enemy to begin operations from the West coast. Japan achieved a tactical victory but lost the opportunity for a strategic victory achieving control over much of the Pacific Ocean.
Nimitz immediately sent submarines into Japanese waters and conducted carrier operations thwarting Japanese initiatives. Admiral Raymond Spruance said of Nimitz, “The one big thing about him was that he was always ready to fight…. And he wanted officers who would push the fight to the Japanese.”
Willamette Valley receives monarch butterfly conservation funding
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Nov. 26 the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund (Pollinator Fund) is providing $758,810 for two projects that will increase and improve western monarch butterfly and pollinator habitats in Oregon.
“We’ve all experienced the moment of excitement when we spot a monarch butterfly fluttering through the air. If we allow the iconic western monarch butterfly to go extinct, we will not only lose this beautiful species, but a critical pollinator forever,” said Merkley, who secured the federal funding as Chair of the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, where he continuously boosts conservation
efforts for monarch and other pollinators. “Groups and communities across Oregon and across the West are stepping up to find sustainable solutions, from planting pollinator-friendly gardens in their yards to providing resources and habitats for them. This funding, which includes the federal funding I secured, will further fuel our collective efforts to save this species before time runs out.”
“Monarch butterflies are crucial pollinators on the West Coast, where much of America’s food is grown,” Wyden added. “This investment will support a vital component of our food ecosystem while also helping to preserve a species that symbolizes the rebirth and resiliency Oregonians are known for.”
The investments are part of $5 2 million in grants recently awarded by the NFWF’s Pollinator Fund for projects to conserve monarch butterflies and other insect pollinators in 24 states. Details are:
* $458,810 for the Pollinator Partnership to support Partner Biologists in planning climate-smart voluntary conservation efforts for private working lands that benefit the monarch butterfly and other pollinators across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The project is expected to restore 100 acres, improve 500 acres, develop 80 conservation plans, reach 720 people, and host 30 events.
* $300 000 for The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to sustain their Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Kit Program that supports monarch butterfly and other
pollinators on public and private lands in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregions, eastern Washington, and California. The project is expected to improve 500 acres, reach 200 people, and host 16 events.
The western monarch population has declined over 95%, from as many as 10 million in the 1980s, to just over 233,000 counted last winter. These low populations are dangerous for humans, as 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants, and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce.
Merkley has endorsed the program saying ensuring pollinator survival means ensuring our own survival. That’s why he has led a series of actions to revive the populations of
western monarch and other pollinators, like honeybees. His efforts include hosting Monarch Butterfly Summits in partnership with the Department of the Interior, the first of which announced a $1 million investment in the NFWF Pollinator Fund and established a Pollinator Conservation Center at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Merkley also introduced and passed the bipartisan Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act and he introduced the Pollinator Power Act, which would incentivize pollinator habitats surrounding new solar projects carried out through the Rural Energy for America Program. Merkley is also behind the MONARCH Act and the PollinatorFriendly Plant Labeling Act, both of which are cosponsored by Wyden.
Governor calls for special session to cover wildfire season costs
JEREMY C. RUARK County
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature, to begin on Thursday, Dec. 12, for lawmakers to appropriate funds to pay for the historic 2024 wildfire season.
A record 1 9 million acres burned this wildfire season, far exceeding the state’s 10-year average of 640,000 acres per season and incurring costs upwards of $350 million. While over half of the costs will eventually be covered by disaster relief funds from the federal government, the state needs to pay its bills as expeditiously as possible.
“The unprecedented 2024 wildfire season required all of us to work together to protect life, land, and
property, and that spirit of cooperation must continue in order to meet our fiscal responsibilities,” Kotek said. “I am grateful to legislative leaders for coming to consensus that our best course of action is to ensure the state’s fire season costs are addressed and bills paid by the end of the calendar year.”
Kotek is asking the Legislature to release a combined total of $218 million to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to address all costs for the season assumed to date. This includes meeting the state’s financial obligations to small, medium, and large contractors who worked tirelessly to protect and support Oregonians for more than five months.
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when day-use parking fees will increase from $5 to $10 on Jan. 2, 2025 Purchasing permits is easy. Visitors can buy them online at Oregon State Parks store. They’re also available at select park stores operated by friends’ groups, park visitor centers and local businesses throughout the state. For a complete list, visit www. stateparks.oregon.gov.
The daily parking fee is required at the 25 parks that charge for day-use parking unless visitors have a 12-month or 24-month parking permit or a same-day
The 24-month permit is $50 and is also available at
“Fighting wildfires of the magnitude we saw this season required a tremendous level of resources that even wildfire experts couldn’t foresee,” Oregon House Speaker Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene & Veneta) said. “Now, as we approach the end of the year and the holiday season, we need to make good on our commitments and pay our bills so that the contractors who fought fires in Oregon can be made whole. Convening now will enable us to do so, and to chart a bipartisan path forward to address our state’s most pressing needs.”
Wildfires this season destroyed at least 42 homes and 132 other structures, and caused severe disruptions and damage to transportation facilities, utility infrastructure, and natural resource economies.
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The cost for the 12-month and 24-month permits is not currently increasing. The permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle.
In July, Kotek declared a State of Emergency in response to the threat of wildfire and invoked the Emergency Conflagration
Act a state record 17 times to mobilize structural firefighting resources coordinated by OSFM to local communities and thousands of wildland firefighting personnel and resources coordinated by
ODF.
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A series of wildfires burned across the state, including the 25,000 acre Lane 1 Wildfire in remote rugged Lane County.
OBITUARY
Patricia Hemelstrand
Leota Louise McRae
Abel Burch Lane
Dec. 24, 1935 - Nov. 8, 2024
Born Dec. 24, 1935, Leota
Louise McRae Abel Burch Lane passed from her earthly body to be at home with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-8) on Nov. 8, 2024
Her children would like to invite all her relatives, friends, church family, coworkers and students to her memorial service to be held at Oak Grove Community Church on Monday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.
June 7, 1939 – Nov. 24, 2024
Please bring a dish to share and plan to stay for a time of fellowship and a potluck lunch after the service. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.
Patricia Hemelstrand, 85 of Salem, formerly of Sweet Home and Independence, has joined her loving Savior. Viewing is Dec. 8, 2024, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long St., Sweet Home, Oregon, from 3-5 p.m.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
Editor’s Note: Polk County Health Department conducts a bi-annual, unannounced inspection of licensed restaurants. The establishments receive an overall grade on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish washing and sanitizing and equipment and facility cleanliness. The restaurants are scored on a 100-point scale. They receive a 5-point deduction for priority violation and a 3-point deduction for priority foundation violations. Deductions are doubled if recorded on consecutive inspections. Restaurants are compliant if they receive a score of 70 or higher. They must be reinspected within 30 days if they receive a score below 70 or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance that indicate passing or failing their most recent inspection.
Painted Pony Coffee Co., 662 S 10th St. Independence Inspection Date: Oct. 28 Score: 100
GrainStation Brew Works 220 N Pacific Hwy, Monmouth Inspection Date: Oct. 25
Score: 97 - A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically two balls of steel wool are sitting in back handwashing sink by prep sink.
Dorm Food – WOU 345 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth
Inspection Date: Oct. 25
Score: 97 - A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically handwashing sink in bakery area contains several knives and utensils.
Ixtapa Dallas Inc., 1320 SW Fairview Ave., Dallas
Inspection Date: Oct. 25
Score: 92
- Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically raw chicken is stored above raw steak in white reach in fridge. raw chicken is stored above raw bacon and steak in walk-in fridge.
- Incorrect methods are used to cool potentially hazardous foods, specifically large buckets of soup cooling for 2+ hours
are 118F. large container of salsa verde cooling for 1 hour is 174F.
North Dallas Grill & Sports Bar, 170 E Ellendale, Dallas Inspection Date: Oct. 22
Score: 85
- Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically raw salmon is stored below raw ground beef patties in drawers under stove.
- Cooked potentially hazardous food is improperly cooled, specifically large metal container of seafood chowder (49f) in walk in is date marked Oct. 21 (operator states it was cooled last night).
- Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically a can of whipped cream in bar area is 63F (operator states can was removed from temp control 30 min ago).
Kin Dee Thai Eatery, 165 Broad St., Monmouth Inspection Date: Oct. 18
Score: 95 – Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically open metal container of green onions is sitting inside open container of raw chicken on top of prep unit.
James2 Community Kitchen, 565 SE La Creole St., Dallas
Inspection Date: Oct. 17
Score: 100
Sonny’s Coffee and Plants, 1282 Main St. E, Monmouth Inspection Date: Oct. 11
West Valley Hospital 525 SE Washington St., Dallas Inspection Date: Oct. 8
Score: 100
Carl’s Jr 131 N Pacific
Highway, Monmouth
Inspection Date: Oct. 4
Score: 100
Subway Wallace 560 Wallace Road NW, West Salem
Inspection Date: Oct. 4
Score: 100
Taco Bell 1537 MonmouthIndependence Highway, Independence
Inspection Date: Oct. 4
Score: 100
Burger King, 1120 Wallace Road NW, West Salem
Inspection Date: Oct. 4
Score: 100
Dry Town Tap Station, 180 Main St. E., Monmouth
Inspection Date: Oct. 4
Score: 95 - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked, specifically carton of half and half and container of whipped cream in reach in fridge are not date-marked. Half and half has a manufacturer issued “use by” date of Sept. 28, six days ago (operator is not sure when these items were opened).
Score: 97 - Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically several items in main prep unit are not date marked, including cooked chicken wings, sausage, and ham (operator states these were prepared/opened five days ago).
Dallas Cinema, 166 SE Mill St. Dallas
Inspection Date: Oct. 2
Score: 100
Independence Cinema LLC, 450 S 2nd St., Independence
Inspection Date: Oct. 2
Score: 100
Kotek’s $39.3 billion proposed budget has more for housing, homelessness,
JULIA SHUMWAY
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants the state to spend more than $2 billion on homelessness and housing and send a record $11 4 billion to public schools as part of a budget focused on maintaining existing programs with little cash to spare for new initiatives.
Her total spending plan, including federal funding that the state doesn’t have much control over, is $137 7 billion for the two-year period from July 2025 to June 2027. Her proposed general fund and lottery funds budget, where Kotek and lawmakers have more discretion, is $39 3 billion.
That’s a sharp increase from the $33 5 billion general fund and lottery funds budget lawmakers approved in 2023, but it doesn’t reflect much new spending. Instead, the state is grappling with the same budgetary pressures as many Oregonians: Revenue is higher, but so are costs.
“People understand this from their own household budgets,” Kotek said at a press conference in Astoria last week. “While our economy is strong and wages are up, and people, if you just look at the numbers, are making more, their expenses are up. And in the case of the state, our expenses for health and human services have really grown, so the expenditure line is outpacing the money coming in the door.”
Her recommended budget doesn’t include layoffs or cuts to services, and it also has few new programs. Kotek’s office provided embargoed copies of her budget document and prepared remarks on the condition that reporters not share the information or seek comment from other sources until after she publicly releases her budget proposal midday Monday.
When state agencies crafted their budget requests, Kotek limited them to a 1% increase over 2025-27 levels. She also asked them to prepare lists of where they could cut by 10% by focusing on core services and making sure to maximize federal funding.
“It was a hard exercise for some,” Kotek’s prepared remarks say. “But I believed that Oregonians, in this moment, would be better served by committing time and energy to practical considerations rather than well-meaning hypothetical wish lists. Developing my budget was an effort grounded in the reality of our state and our resources.”
Housing and homelessness Oregon’s twin housing and homelessness crises have long been top of mind for Kotek, who declared a homelessness emergency on her first full day in office. Early executive orders, and an infusion of hundreds of millions from the Legislature during the past two years, are on track to lead to about 3,300 families moving into permanent homes, 4 800
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shelter beds across the state and 24,000 Oregonians receiving support needed to remain housed by July, her office estimated.
But more than 20 000 Oregonians were homeless on a single night in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s latest point in time count, and most of those people still sleep outside or in cars.
Kotek will make the case that her budget requests will reduce the state’s homelessness crisis, while not solving it.“By the end of the current biennium next July, the actions related to the homelessness emergency I declared are projected to rehouse and shelter thousands of Oregonians, while preventing thousands more from becoming homeless in the first place,” her prepared remarks say. “If we continue at this pace, the equivalent of nearly one in three Oregonians experiencing homelessness on my first day in office will be rehoused by the end of my first term.”
Kotek is seeking $217 9 million to maintain Oregon’s existing shelters and $188 2 million to rehouse currently homeless people. She’ll also ask lawmakers to approve $173 2 million for eviction prevention services to keep people from becoming homeless in the first place and $105 2 million for long-term rental assistance for individuals and families who need more than short-term emergency help.
Her longer-term goal of building 36 000 homes per year to get Oregon out of a housing shortage that drives up rents and home prices remains. Kotek’s asking lawmakers to approve $880 million in state bonds for more affordable homes, with most of that sum for rental homes, as well as $100 million for infrastructure needs related to homebuilding. Lawmakers last year allocated close to that amount for water, wastewater and other upgrades needed before developers could build homes in cities across the state.
Education and children
Kotek is seeking $11 4 billion for the State School Fund, an increase over the current $10 2 billion. That comes as a result of changes in how she wants to calculate school funding and as skyrocketing pension costs threaten school budgets.
She’ll also ask lawmakers to approve $127 million for early literacy programs, with grants to school districts, community organizations, tribal nations and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which sends free books to families for children up to 5. Another $78 5 million would go toward ongoing spending on summer learning programs, which have struggled to find consistent funding in Salem.
Her proposed budget reflects a spring settlement in a class-action lawsuit over Oregon’s child welfare system. Kotek will recommend $23 6 million in new funding for Oregon’s child welfare system to implement the settlement agreement, including $10 million to end the practice of placing children in temporary lodging in hotels and $4 million to help youth aging out of foster care.
She’ll also seek $25 million for youth behavioral health, including $6 million for mental health services and substance use disorder screening in schools and $17 million for residential and community-based services for young people struggling with addiction or behavioral health.
schools
Behavioral health Keeping behavioral health workers and training and hiring more are top priorities in Kotek’s budget, which includes a proposed $130 million for provider rate increases aimed at retaining Oregon’s Medicaid workforce and increasing inpatient psychiatric rates.
“Just like we cannot solve homelessness without building housing, we cannot close our gaps in services without more places to get treatment and more people to provide that treatment,” her prepared remarks say.
Her budget calls for using tens of millions in remaining American Rescue Plan funds to train behavioral health workers and build 336 more treatment beds, adding to a goal of 465 new beds statewide by 2026. Kotek will also seek $40 million for counties to continue deflection programs that allow people charged with drug possession to receive treatment instead of jail time.
Responding to Trump
While president-elect
Donald Trump isn’t mentioned by name in budget documents, his election and fears that he’ll slash federal spending and programs developed by the Biden administration triggered millions in proposed new spending for reproductive health, climate change and federal lawsuits.
That includes an extra $2 million for attorneys in the state Justice Department to defend state laws, including access to reproductive health care, Oregon’s environmental standards, protections for immigrants and trade agreements. Kotek also calls for another $2 million for Oregon’s Bias Response Hotline, run through the Justice Department.
Her recommended budget also includes $7 million to help immigrants living in the state navigate the immigration system and find legal representation as Trump vows to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants and potentially threaten sanctuary cities. Oregon for decades has been a sanctuary state by law, with state and local governments barred from assisting the federal government from enforcing immigration law. Kotek also wants to add $2 5 million for grants to expand reproductive health services, including programs that help patients find services and state funding for providers to upgrade facilities in response to an increase in patients seeking abortions. Clinician-provided abortions in Oregon — which does more to protect access to abortion than all other states besides Vermont — are up 40% since 2020, according to the Guttmacher Institute, which tracks reproductive health policy.
Another $2 5 million in Kotek’s recommended budget would be reserved to protect Oregon from disruption in care if federal reproductive health funding declines under the next administration. The state already added to its stockpile of the abortion drug mifepristone.
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Mistakes
Anewspaper advertisement for an upscale grocery store in Great Britain included an embarrassing typographical error. It read: “Foot tasting, arranged through the courtesy of Marks & Spencers and Safeway, gives customers a rare chance to try some of those more exotic flavors.”
Humans inevitably make mistakes; some are devastating. At 7:02 a.m., Dec. 7, 1941, Hawaiian Islands radar operators saw a large mass of airborne blips on their screens approaching and reported this to their supervisor. He falsely assumed they were returning American airplanes, a costly error. If they had sent out that 40-minute warning, Pearl Harbor battleships would have prepared,
and casualties greatly reduced.
The apostle Paul struggled with his human tendencies for sin in his letter to believers in Rome.
“So, I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:21-25, English Standard Version used throughout).
Paul offers several reasons for his ability to conquer sin.
By David Carlson Pastor
God gives believers the fruit of his success. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh.”
Maximilian Kolbe was a priest during WWII. He could have escaped Poland, but remained to help others with shelter, food, and worship. He was arrested and eventually transferred to Auschwitz. In July 1941, a prisoner successfully escaped from the prison. As a deterrent against future escape attempts, the Nazi commander randomly selected ten prisoners to be locked in
a cell without food or water until death.
One of the prisoners selected cried out, “My wife! My children!” Kolbe stepped forward and said, “Take me in his place.” Likewise, Jesus “…has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” (Hebrews 9:26).
God gives believers his Holy Spirit. “…[B]ut you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba Father!’ The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God, and if children, then heirs – heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” (Romans 8:15-17).
Mistakes and failures can lead to empathy for others. Paul wrote that he had the “…God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (II Corinthians 1:4).
God protects those who trust in him. “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39).
The late LeRoy Eims, a Christian leader, told a story of this kind of remarkable
trust. A sea captain, in the days before engines, sailed across the Atlantic. A hurricane came, creating monster waves and terrifying all the passengers. The captain’s eight-year-old daughter was sleeping when the commotion awoke her. They told her about the terrible storm. She asked, “Is my father on the deck?”
They said, “Yes”. She smiled, put her head back on the pillow and promptly fell asleep.
David 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
Thomas Episcopal Church — Welcome! Our church is located at 1486 SW
St., Dallas. Our phone number is 503-623-5822 . Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of our congregation on Sundays for the 10 a.m. service or find us live on Facebook and updates. Join us for coffee after our service. Our services are as follows:
1st and 3rd Sundays are Morning Prayer. 2nd and 4th Sundays are Holy Eucharist. Blessings!
Trinity Lutheran Church — 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas. All are welcome! Adult Bible Study 8:45am Sundays, Worship Service 10:00am, coffee hour with treats after service. Nursery available for parents to use. Play area for small children in sanctuary during worship service. Youth Group HS/MS 11:30am Sundays. Bible Study Wednesdays 1:00pm. Contact us at 503-623-2233 or at questionsdallastlc@gmail. com. Online at, dallastlc.org and streamed on Youtube @trinitylutheranchurch6821. Check it out! Office open M-F 10:00am-2:00pm.
Because God first loved us, we celebrate the gifts of Christ through worship, service, and community.
United Methodist Church — a church with Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors, 565 SE LaCreole Dr, Dallas, 503-623-2481. Pastor Rev. Ruth Marsh. Inperson Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Go to the website at: umcdallas.wixsite. com/dallas-umc for additional information.
Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) — 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Lead Pastor: Chris Barker; Youth: Jeff Anderson; Children: Crystal Barker; Worship/Media: Jesse Ceballos. Sunday Service is at 10:00 am and online streaming at 10:00 am (www. valleylife.love.) On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, there is Men’s Bible Study, Ladies Bible Study, Ignite Youth, Rangers Boys Club, Mpact Girls Club, Rainbows, and nursery care. For more information, contact us at www.vallelylife.love, info@valleylifecenter. com or 503-623-4116.
FALLS CITY
Seventh-Day Adventist Church — 205 N. Main, Falls City 97344, 503-7873907. Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 10:00am; Worship Service 11:10am. Community Service Center Food Bank: Second Wednesday, 11am-3pm, Fourth Sunday, 11am-3pm.
INDEPENDENCE
Christ The King Church — Service on Sundays10 am 155 C St, Independence OR 97351 . 503-551-9516 or visit us at www.ctkindependence.com.
Cornerstone Church of God — 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503838-5119. Sunday Service and Children’s Church 9:30am Nursery available. Wednesday Kids Klubs 6:30pm. Thursday Adult Bible Study 6:30pm First Baptist Church — A warm friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth St., Independence (across from Central High School); 503-8381001. Senior Pastor Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service 11am Wednesdays: AWANA 7pm (during the school year). Thursdays: Youth Group 6:15pm. Join us for small groups and life groups throughout the week. First Baptist Church has ministries for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com
St. Patrick Parish, Catholic — 1275 E. St., Independence, 503-838-1242. Father Francisco Bringuela. Saturday Masses: 5pm English Vigil & 7pm Spanish. Sunday Masses: 9am English & 11:30am Spanish. Daily Masses: Monday 9:30am Communion Service. 9am Tuesday and Thursday Spanish, Wednesday and Friday English. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm or by appointment. Faith Formation: Monday 6:45pm -8:15pm Middle & High School. Tue: 6:45pm8:15pm. Grades 1-4. Youth Group Thur. 6:30pm. WOU Campus Ministry: Mass Sunday 5pm at 315 Knox St., Monmouth. Tuesday 7pm Fellowship.
MONMOUTH
Christ’s Church Methodist & Presbyterian United — Come care and share with us. 412 Clay St. W, Monmouth, 503-838-1724. Pastor Steve Mitchell. Worship Service 11:15am Call for information on small groups.
Cultivate Community Church — We exist to cultivate a community of people who love Jesus, each other, and our cities, joining God in the renewal of all things. We meet at 655 S. Pacific Hwy (Hwy 99), Monmouth. Just south of Bi-Mart. Our Sunday service is at 10:00am. Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesdays at 7pm. Missional Community groups meet in homes throughout the week. Call the church at 503838-1369. Come join us!
Monmouth Christian Church — 969 Church St W, Monmouth 97361. Office hours M-T 9a-4p. Phone: 503-838-1145. Join us for services on Sundays, 9am & 11am. Live ONLINE Service 11am. Please visit our website for more info or on how to join our online service. WWW.MYMCC.CC
St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth Or.
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State approves new recycling rules
By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle
owners and managers of apartment complexes and multi-unit housing will need to prepare to provide recycling for residents.
These are among new rules around recycling finalized Friday by Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission following four years of negotiation and planning. The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will go into effect July
1, 2025, making it easier for Oregonians to recycle. It will establish new packaging fees for companies selling products in Oregon, based on the weight and recyclability of the material. Hard-to-recycle materials, such as plastics, will command higher fees from companies than products that are easily recycled, ideally incentivizing producers to choose lighter, more sustainable materials. This follows regulations in Oregon in recent years that require manufacturers to pick up some of the end-of-life costs of paint, mattresses and electronics, or to invest in programs to recycle such products.
“Part of the goal is to move companies into more recyclable materials. There is a cost to packaging that needs to be internalized,” said Sen. Michael Dembrow, who championed the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act in the legislature in 2021
The rules also give authority to collect and invest some new packaging fees to the Circular Action Alliance, or CCA, a nonprofit based in Washington D.C. Local governments and the alliance will be in charge of reinvesting fees in projects that improve Oregon’s recycling infrastructure. The alliance was
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Oregon is working on modernizing its recycling system so residents can trust the items they’re recycling are actually recyclable.
formed in 2022 by 20 multinational corporations in the food, beverage, retail and consumer goods industries, including Amazon, CocaCola and Nestle. It oversees similar recycling programs that are rolling out as a result of new policies in California, Colorado, Maine and Maryland.
Under Oregon’s new rules, environmental officials will release a standardized list of items that can be recycled across the state beginning this summer. Owners and managers of multi-family buildings, such as duplexes and apartment buildings, will also need to eventually provide recycling services for residents.
Two other bills passed in Oregon in 2023 will require manufacturers to label products to indicate whether and where they can be recycled in Oregon and ban the use of styrofoam containers for takeout food. The latter, Senate Bill 543, will go into effect in January. Rules under Senate Bill 123, the Smart Labeling Bill, must be finalized by 2027
No nation on earth produces more plastic waste than the U.S., according to a 2022 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The average person in the U.S. in 1980 produced about 60 pounds of plastic waste per year. Today, each person in the U.S. produces more than 200 pounds of plastic waste each
year, according to the EPA. Up to 2 million metric tons of that waste escapes into the environment each year, and much of it ends up in waterways and oceans, eventually becoming microplastics.
The nonprofit Environment Oregon tested 30 rivers and lakes around the state in 2021 and found detectable levels of microplastics in all of them.
Despite efforts to improve plastic recycling, no more than 9% of plastic waste generated in the U.S. each year gets recycled, according to EPA.
Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com. Read the story online at: https://oregoncapitalchronicle. com/2024/12/02/state-approves-modernized-recyclingrules-to-reduce-packagingpollution-make-producers-payfor-waste/.
As the year winds down, so does your deductible. If you’ve already met it, now’s the best time to schedule any medical appointments you’ve been putting off.
At Salem Health Medical Clinic we offer primary care and labs, plus access to the entire Salem Health system.
So don’t let your benefits go to waste — call us to get the care you need before your deductible resets in January!
PREP SPORTS CALENDAR
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Wrestling
Dallas at Weisbrodt Invitational Lebanon High School, 1 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Dallas at Gresham, 4:30 p.m.
Perrydale at Nestucca, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball Thurston at Central,
7 p.m.
Crow/CFCA at Falls City, 7 p.m.
Perrydale at Nestucca, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 6
Girls Basketball
Dallas at Franklin, 6:30 p.m.
Central at North Eugene, 6:45 p.m.
Boys Basketball Glencoe at Central, 7 p.m.
Willamette at Dallas, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Girls Basketball Powers at Perrydale, Noon
Boys Basketball Powers at Perrydale, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 9
Boys Basketball Falls City at Alsea, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Swimming Central, Dallas at MWC Swim Meet
Albany Community Pool, 4 p.m.
Girls Basketball Elkton at Perrydale, 5:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
North Medford at Central, 7 p.m.
Tigard at Dallas, 7 p.m.
Elkton at Perrydale,
7 p.m.
Williams returns to lead a young Dragons
By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer
A core of returning players will help determine the fate of the Dragons’ varsity boys basketball team.
Second-year head coach Ray Williams points to key returnees Talon Krieger, honorable mention all-conference last year, Diego Miranda, Derrick Johnson and Sean Ward.
“I think we’re going to be young. But we have five seniors who were juniors last year. They understand what we want to do on the offensive side as well as the defensive,” Williams said.
“So I think the foundation, the culture begins with those guys.”
Williams’ varsity roster also features three juniors and four freshmen.
“The kids are working hard and doing the things that are necessary for us to have success,” he added.
Kreiger is all in on a successful 2024-25 campaign.
“We’re tired of losing. We’ve never had a winning season in the four years I’ve been here, okay?” he added.
Kreiger’s optimistic that the run ends this season.
“We want it more. We’re listening better. We’re executing better. We’re coming to practice everyday and working hard, no matter what the cost,” Kreiger said.
This marks Williams’ 37th year as a coach. He took Stayton to the state title in 1995 and had several near misses along the way. Winning and fundamentals go together when it comes to success on the court
“We want to have a really good foundation in terms of how we play on the offensive side of the ball, how we play on defense. Are we playing with physicality? Are we playing with strength? Also, are we playing smart?” Williams explained. “I want a really smart basketball team, and so minimizing mistakes will be very important with such a young team.”
Williams doesn’t expect a young team to play perfect basketball, especially this early in the season. Mistakes serve a purpose.
“That’s part of maturation. Trying to grow through all this is understanding how, if we make a mistake, remembering what it was and then trying to not duplicate that again,” Williams said. “For the most part, we’re kind of getting into that right now in practice.”
The team’s progress so far is noticeable.
“I don’t have to repeat myself so often,” Williams explained. “So that means things are starting to click a little bit quicker for the
p.m., against Willamette on Friday.
players, and practice seems to flow a lot better for them.”
Another priority is to improve on-court communication, especially when playing without the ball.
“So often when you have younger kids, especially freshmen, they’re not used to talking as much as they need to on the defensive side of the ball to help one another out,” Williams said. “So it’s important for our communication,
our chemistry, to build during preseason.”
There’s also the matter of starting something big.
“We have a couple of goals. We want to win our league. We want to make it to the playoffs,” Kreiger said. “We really want to turn this program around and get something started for the basketball program in Dallas.”
The Dragons’ season tips off with a Dec. 6 game against Williamette. Then,
Tigard is here on Dec. 10
Both home games start at 7 p.m. The preseason schedule concludes with road games against Glencoe, Dec. 20, and at the Stayton Tournament, Dec. 27-28 Willamette, Tigard and Glencoe all reside in Class 6A. The boys travel to Silverton on Jan. 3, for the Mid-Willamette Conference opener.
Young Panthers face stern tests this preseason
By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer
Tyler Allen’s first year as head coach of the Panthers varsity boys basketball team featured a roster full of experienced players.
That’s not the case this season.
“We graduated 11 seniors. So we are younger,” Allen said when asked the main difference from a squad that made playoffs a year ago. “I’ve got two returning full-time varsity players with one swing player that’s now going to be starters for us.”
The experienced trio includes senior David Walle and juniors Jack Holestine, an honorable mention all-Mid Valley Conference selection in 2023-24, and Ryan Burgett.
Walle and Holestine were on varsity last year. Burgett split his time between varsity and junior varsity.
The youth parade marches on with freshman Lucas Haines and three sophomores - Ryan Perkins, Joe Mendazona and Asher Baker - also on the varsity roster.
“Even though we’re young, we’re excited to take on the challenge,” Allen said. “But I’ll be honest, we’re going to be tested this preseason.”
Four of six preseason games are against Class 6A schools. Not that life in conference will be easier.
“I do believe that our league is the toughest of all 5A leagues, and I do think (being) battle tested in the preseason will help us get ready for (conference foes) like Woodburn, West Albany, Crescent Valley and Silverton,” Allen said.
While wins and losses are important, so, too, is
infusing young players with confidence and an ethic that includes commitment to hard work, along with accepting coaching and putting team first.
“These guys, some of them were playing eighth grade basketball last year.
Playing JV 2, JV, for most of them, and now we’re putting them in a position where they’re going to be getting big minutes on the varsity stage,” Allen said.
“As a coaching staff, we have to build (confidence) up as a culture, rally around each other.”
Experienced returnees are doing their part to build culture and confidence.
“I’m trying to help these young guys learn. Play a lot of defense. Knock down some shots,” Walle said. “A lot of the younger guys are coming to me and asking questions during practice. I help whenever I can.”
Walle welcomes the tough road ahead. Facing a steady stream of top talent will test the players’ mettle.
“I want to see that everyone wants it. That we can compete against any team,” Walle said. “I mean, we have a tough preseason, for sure. So if we compete against these guys we can definitely compete in league.”
As for Holestine, he’s impressed with what he’s seen so far from younger players. A group, he added, that belies their age.
“This sounds kind of backwards, but … we’re actually more mature in a way,” he said of this year’s squad. “Players are more dedicated. No one’s missing practice. Everyone’s showing up on time and getting work in.”
And they’re buying into the culture.
“The culture coach wants to bring is everyone showing up. If practice is at 6, people show up at 5:45, you know. We come to practice early,” Holestine said. “We’re like a family. We’re really tight with each other. Like, people put their egos to the side. We’re not 12 individuals. We’re one team.”
Wins and losses are important barometers. But they aren’t the only way to measure success, especially when building a program.
“I measure success maybe a little differently than other coaches. Success to me is for every player to be able to look me in the face at the end of the season and say they would do it again in a heartbeat,” Allen said. “So for that to happen to these guys, it’s about rallying around each other, playing with confidence, playing for each other, and playing for the bigger picture.”
The “bigger picture” includes honoring the school’s past.
It means “playing for people who put banners
up in our gym from years past,” Allen said, “and really embracing the Central culture.”
Rounding out the Panthers’ roster is senior Jackson Stevens and juniors Ezra Wells, Moses Garcia, Branden Ball, Isahi Aguirre and Jacob Warkentin.
Preseason begins with three straight games at home: Thurston tonight (Dec.4), Glencoe on Friday and North Medford on Dec. 10. Tipoff for each game is 7 p.m. Preseason ends with games against McMinnville, Lake Oswego and Parkrose. Glencoe, North Medford, McMinnville and Lake Oswego are Class 6A schools.
The home game against South Albany is Jan. 3 kicks off Mid-Willamette Conference play.
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This marks Ray Williams (pictured) 37th year coaching, including the last two at the helm of the Dallas High School’s varsity boys basketball program. The 2024-25 season kicks off officially at home, 7
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Tyler Allen is back for his second year as head coach of the Panthers varsity boys basketball team.
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50 years ago
Dec. 4, 1974
Historical society accepts homestead
The Polk County Historical Society has decided to accept a pioneer homestead offered to the group, and will probably make the formal acceptance by Jan. 1 1975. While many things will still need to be done on the structure, the first priority for the structure is a new foundation. It is estimated it will cost between $1 500 and $2 000, depending upon whether or not volunteer workers are used in the project. The society is also interested in trading a wood heater for a wood cook stove for the home.
Woodlands offer new
income source
Small woodland owners in Oregon control as much timber area as all the major companies combined, according to Ken Brown, area extension forestry agent. Unfortunately, the growth of marketable wood from the small woodland holdings lags behind timber company holdings because of the low level of management practices. The predicted shortage of wood has focused attention on the need for better timber
management particularly on small woodland property.
No coyote bounty paid in Polk County Rumors circulating around the county that a bounty is being offered for coyotes, have been termed not true by Polk County officials and county trapper James Gingrich. Numerous person have reportedly contacted the county trapper, as well as the county clerk’s office, seeking information about the bounty. Gingrich reports that Yamhill County has a bounty, which is paid only for the biggest coyote turned in each year, but there is no such bounty in this county.
40 years ago Dec. 5, 1984
Name change will honor Brandvold
This week’s flashback is
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a motion for a resolution Monday night that would honor Howard Brandvold, former city manager. If approved, the resolution would name the north side of Dallas City Park as the Howard D. Brandvold section, and would re-name Park Drive between Southwest Levens and Park Street entrances as Brandvold Drive. Brandvold served as Dallas city manager from 1962 to 1982, overseeing such accomplishments as instillation of the sewage treatment plant and construction of Gallaspy Stadium at Dallas High School.
Community Achievement
Wet weather dries up farm profit Polk County farmers had an “off” year for the second year
in a row, as gross agricultural income fell from $44 million in 1983 to $41 million in 1984
Bad weather which caused lower crop yields and lower prices caused by fluctuations in regional and international markets resulted in an 8-9 percent drop for the second straight year, said John Burt, county extension agent. In
Richard Nosiglia at (503) 409-7409
a recent period of difficulty for many farmers nationwide, 1984 was “an average year, which didn’t help anybody out,” said Burt. “It’s a trend,” Burt said about the decrease in income. “You start talking about survivability.” Townsend leads juniors
A host of local bowlers were among the leaders this
lead in the junior girls division of the tournament. Becky Crouse was right behind at 612, in second place, while Pam Ratzlaff was seventh at 569
from Dec. 4, 1974: Butter Churners – These first grade Bridgeport
school students of Mrs. Myrtle Olsson, teacher, learned what butter is made of and
it was done at one time. Students watching the process are (from left) Julie Passantino, Jennifer Best, Vicki Burbank, Carrie Leonard, Karen Harustak, Jeff Stoltz, Stephanie Gillins, Eric Ostrom, Terry Reeves and student teacher Miss Gayle Page.
TOWN CRIER
Community Calendar Dec. 4 - 11
Wednesday, Dec. 4
• 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
• 12:45 p.m. - Loneliness Solutions, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 4 p.m. - Connecting With Loose Threads for Charity, Monmouth Senior Community Center
Thursday, Dec. 5
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Cards/table games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11 a.m. - Caring for the Caregiver Workshop, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 12 p.m. - Bridge/10-minute writing, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 1 p.m. - Diversity 101 Workshop, Monmouth Senior Community Center (center closed during workshop)
• 2 p.m. - Movie Matinee: “Little Women”, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.
• 5 p.m. - Dallas Library Book Discussion: “The Precious Days” by Ann Pachet, 950 Main St.
• 6 p.m. - Christmas Sing Along with Angel Ocasio, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 6:30 p.m. - Connecting Loose Threads, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Cards/table games/5 Crowns Game, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10 a.m. - Hand & Foot/ Cribbage/caregiver
Community Briefs
support, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels/Card Making with Jen, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 1 p.m. - Diversity 101 Workshop, Monmouth Senior Community Center (center closed during workshop)
• 4 p.m. - Karaoke, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 4 p.m. - Youth Coding League, for grades 5-8, Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St.
• 6 p.m. - Dallas City Council Work Session/Meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.
• 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 7 p.m. - Dallas Urban Renewal Agency meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St. Tuesday, Dec. 10
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 9 a.m. - Wii Bowling/ Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center
• 10 a.m. - Cards/Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
• 10:30 a.m. - Family Storytime, for ages 3-5, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S
• 10:30 a.m. - Circle of Friends, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center
• 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Community Center
412 W. Clay St., in Monmouth. There will be holiday wreaths, table arrangements, yule logs and holiday decor. Proceeds go toward community beautification projects.
Dallas FFA wreath sale returns The Dallas High School’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) club is selling Christmas wreaths. Wreaths are $30 and available online to order at https:// my-site-106112-103940 square.site. Pick up your order at the school office (1250 SE Holman Ave.) or buy them in person at their Christmas Tree Lot.
Brunk Farmstead hosts old fashioned Christmas Join staff at the Brunk Farmstead for an old fashioned Christmas with wassail and gingersnap cookies and other tasty treats, Located at 5705 Highway 22 W., tours will be given from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and 13-14
Tipps Printing seeks donations for Xmas tree giveaway
Tipps Printing and Copies, partnering with Polk Community Development Corporation and Glazed and Confused Bakery, is seeking donations for their Christmas Corner. Twenty Christmas
trees will be given away to 20 local, needy families and Tipps Printing seeks items to decorate the trees, including ornaments, lights, toppers, gift cards or even a kind word. Join Tipps Printing and Copies, located at 670 Main St. in Dallas, Dec.6-8 to visit Christmas Corner from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and receive fresh baked cookies, hot cider, cocoa or coffee.
Dallas School District hosts holiday market Dec. 7
The 12th Annual Dallas School District Holiday Market is Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LaCreole Middle School, 701 La Creole Dr. There will be raffles, door prizes, more than 40 vendors, food, shopping and more.
Dallas transforms into Christmas Town Dec. 7 The Dallas Area Visitors Center is helping transform downtown Dallas into Christmas Town on Dec.
7. This downtown event brings together several businesses and volunteer organizations with a variety of activities available all day, including: 10 a.m. - New Morning Bakery Holiday Market, 788 Main St.
12 p.m. - “Miracle on 34th Street,” Dallas Cinema, 166 SE Mill St., admission $1 or canned food donation for Dallas Food Bank
2 p.m. - All Ages Family Dance by Lora Michele Dance Studio and DJ Kdub, 939 Main St.
2 p.m. - Dallas Christmas Town Market, 745 Main St.
4 p.m. - Sounds of the Season - Victorian Holiday Music, 939 Main St.
4 p.m. - Live Nativity & Petting Zoo, 761 S. Main St.
4 p.m. - Kids Christmas Crafts, 939 Main St.
5 p.m. - Dallas Christmas Town Parade, 850 Main St.
6 p.m. - Tree lighting, 850 Main St.
6:15 - Photos with Santa and performances by Dallas School District Choirs, 850 Main St.
7:30 p.m. - Sounds of the Season - Christmas Songs we all Know and Love, 939 Main St. For more information, go to www. eventeny.com/events/ christmastown2024-13289
Monmouth hosts Make Spirits Bright night Dec. 7
The Monmouth Business Association and the city of Monmouth present Make Spirits Bright and Merry Market Dec. 7 at the Main Street Park. The evening’s events include:
5:30 p.m. - Cocoa and Cider at the Sequoia Tree
6 p.m. - Christmas Parade
6:30 p.m. - Christmas Tree lighting and winning essays read
7:30 p.m. - Santa Arrives
Falls City hosts award winning Celebrating Christmas program Dec. 7
The Falls City Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Dec. 7 at Mountain Gospel Fellowship Church, 257 N. Main St. The event features performances by the Guthrie Musicians
- Phoenix and Wayne Graberat at 5:30 p.m., a reading of The Christmas Story and caroling at 6:45 p.m. and the tree lighting at 7 p.m. The tree lighting is also a donation point for Operation Giving Tree to help local families through the Fire Department.
See ‘Moana 2’ free Dec. 7 Looking for something fun and free to do with your family? Join Independence Cinema on Dec. 7 for a free screening of “Moana 2.” Doors open at 8 a.m. and the movie starts at 9:30 a.m. Located at 450 S. 2nd St. Families are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Polk County Holiday Project.
EBC hosts Christmas Boutique Dec. 7
The Evangelical Bible Church hosts its annual Christmas Boutique Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.
and more.
YMCA hosts Holiday Fundraiser Dec. 13 The Monmouth Independence Family YMCA hosts a Holiday Fundraiser Dec. 13 in the Pacific Room at Western Oregon University. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program, including dinner and auction, begins at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call (503) 838-4042
Polk County organizations spotlighted at Holiday Village Two local organizations will be spotlighted charities at the Holiday Village the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center through Dec. 22. While enjoying the market’s music and treats, and photos with Santa, be sure to stop by on the weekends to learn more about local charities. On Nov. 29 and Dec. 1, the Marion Polk Food Share will accept canned food donations. And on Dec. 19-22, Marion and Polk County YMCA will put
See BRIEFS, page B8
gift
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PHOTO CAPTION: A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole is the perfect solution for busy mornings or special celebrations.
2 cups grated cheese, any variety (I used sharp cheddar) 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1 to 2 cups ham, cubed
If you wish to bake this immediately: Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Grease or spray a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; set aside. Arrange the bread to cover the bottom of the dish and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter or oil. Sauté the onion, bell pepper and mushrooms until softened. Stir in the green onion and ham, then spread the mixture evenly over the bread. Pour the egg mixture on top, making sure it soaks into the bread. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the center springs back when touched. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
is in its flexibility: prep one now, freeze it, and you’ll be ready to conquer the day anytime. Make a few ahead of time, and you’ll thank yourself every time life gets busy or when you simply want a leisurely breakfast without the effort. Whether feeding a crowd or just your family, this casserole has you covered.
Easy Breakfast Casserole
Yield: 8 servings | Prep Time:15 mins | Cook Time: 50-90 mins
or half and half 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole is the perfect solution for busy mornings or special celebrations.
To Refrigerate: Assemble the casserole as instructed, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight or up to one day. Bake according to the instructions above when ready to serve.
To Freeze: Prepare the casserole in your baking dish. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 2–3 months. If using raw protein (meat, poultry, or seafood), cook it thoroughly before assembling the casserole.
To Bake from Frozen: For best results, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator, then bake as directed. Alternatively, bake straight from frozen: remove plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake at 350 F for 60 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Recipe Variations:
• Swap the ham for cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled bacon or even diced turkey for a different protein twist.
• Add variety with veggies like chopped spinach, kale or diced zucchini for a nutrient boost. Swap the bell pepper for roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a bolder flavor.
• Prefer a spicier kick? Use pepper jack cheese and stir in a small can of diced green chiles.
• For a meatless option, leave out the protein and load up on your favorite vegetables—mushrooms, broccoli, or asparagus are all great choices.
With endless possibilities, this breakfast casserole is your go-to recipe for any occasion.
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, IN POLK COUNTY, OREGON, AND RUNNING THENCE WEST 130.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 140.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF “F” STREET; THENCE EAST 130.00 FEET TO 7TH STREET; THENCE NORTH 140.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAVE AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 70.00 FEET OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY. Commonly known as: 558 S. 7TH ST., INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351 Both the Beneficiary, FIDELIS RESIDENTIAL BRIDGE LOAN VENTURE VI LP, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: The secured loan obligation has matured April 9, 2024. Therefore, the unpaid principal, along with all remaining interest, fees, expenses and charges are all due and payable. By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $166,175.00 together with interest thereon from May 1, 2024 until paid; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on February
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• On Dec. 16, 1938, Adolf Hitler instituted the Mother’s Cross, a medal awarded as part of an initiative designed to encourage women of “pure” German origin to grow the Third Reich’s population. Each year between 1938 and 1944, gold medals were given to women with eight or more children, silver medals to women with six to seven, and bronze medals to women with five.
• On Dec. 17, 2010, a struggling street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire outside the governor’s office in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. That morning, his merchandise had been confiscated by a municipal inspector, as Bouazizi was operating without a government permit. His act was considered the start of the Arab Spring, a period of pro-democracy uprisings throughout North Africa and the Middle East.
• On Dec. 18, 1972, future American president Joe Biden’s first wife, Neilia, and 13-month-old daughter, Naomi, were killed in a car accident while shopping for a Christmas tree when their car was struck by a tractor-trailer.
• On Dec. 19, 1843, Charles Dickens’ beloved classic novella “A Christmas Carol” was published in London by Chapman and Hall. The first edition sold out in just five days, and the book not only has been adapted countless times in multiple media, but it has never gone out of print.
• On Dec. 20, 1940, superhero Captain America, aka Steven “Steve” Rogers, a frail man enhanced to physical perfection after drinking an experimental serum, made his debut in “Captain America Comics” No. 1.
• On Dec. 21, 2012, Korean rapper Psy’s music video for “Gangnam Style” became the first YouTube video to garner a billion views.
1. ANATOMY: Where is the glabella located in the human body?
2. LITERATURE: In children’s books, what is the name of the Big Red Dog?
3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country would you find the 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer figure?
4. GAMES: What number is represented by the phrase “two little ducks” in bingo?
5. SCIENCE: What percentage of air is nitrogen gas?
6. MUSIC: When did Rock the Vote, an organization that encourages young people to vote, come into being?
7. TELEVISION: Which 1970s comedy show features the theme song “Come On Get Happy”?
8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the least number of letters?
9. U.S. STATES: Which state is first alphabetically? 10. MOVIES: Which 1983 movie features a character named Tony Montana? Answers 1. Between the eyebrows
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PUBLIC RECORD
Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Dallas Police Department
Thursday, Nov. 21
At 10:57 a.m., Eduardo Pacheco was arrested on Miller Avenue on an outstanding a Salem warrant and was also charged with theft and giving false information.
At 3:01 p.m., Gary Bau was lodged at Polk County Jail on two warrants.
Friday, Nov. 22
At 1:24 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Augustus Drive. It was a verbal argument, and one person agreed to stay elsewhere for the night.
At 1:24 p.m., a report of a theft from Walmart.
At 2:54 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended, driving uninsured and failure to carry and present a driver’s license.
At 9:15 p.m., a report of disturbance on Academy Street. It was a verbal disturbance.
At 9:23 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Miller Avenue. An officer searched the area and found it to be secure.
Saturday, Nov. 23
At 9:06 a.m., a report of fraud involving Apple gift cards on Howe Street.
At 9:36 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on the train tracks on Maple Street. The vehicle left and no crimes or violations were witnessed.
At 11:19 a.m., a report of theft on Howe Street. The suspect was warned to return the items or go to jail. They chose to give the items back.
At 3:19 p.m., Julie Burg was cited for theft on Godsey Road.
Sunday, Nov. 24
At 8:09 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Godsey Road.
At 8:45 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Washington Street. A subject was knocking on doors as they left West Valley hospital. No crimes were committed.
At 12:54 p.m., a motorist on Miller Avenue was cited for driving uninsured.
At 5:25 p.m., a report of a theft from Walmart. Further investigation is needed.
At 6:03 p.m., a motorist on Jefferson Street was stopped for speeding and cited for driving while suspended.
At 10:41 p.m., a report of a theft of boots from Walmart.
Monday, Nov. 25
At 4:06 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Main Street. It was a verbal disturbance.
At 7:33 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.
At 11:01 p.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Walnut Avenue. An officer discovered two juveniles eating goldfish crackers and advised them of park hours.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
At 8:25 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 43 mph in a 25-mph zone on Orchard Drive.
At 8:37 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 41 mph in a 25-mph zone on Orchard Drive.
At 8:50 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 41
mph in a 25-mph zone on Orchard Drive.
At 1:32 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to register their vehicle on Main Street.
At 2:17 p.m., a report of a possibly intoxicated driver on Ellendale Avenue. An officer made contact but there were no signs of impairment.
At 2:31 p.m., a motorist on La Creole Drive was cited for failure to carry and present a driver’s license, driving uninsured and speeding 41 mph in a 25-mph zone.
Independence Police Department
Friday, Nov. 22
At 6:07 a.m., a report of an assault on 3rd Street. Officers responded to a report of a homeowner holding down a can thief. The suspect had a female accomplice who had shouted that she was pregnant and had a gun. The female was the getaway driver and almost hit the homeowner and male suspect with the car. There is probable cause to arrest the female for reckless driving and reckless endangering and the male for trespassing and attempted theft. The suspect is the same as from previous can-theft cases at this residence.
At 9:42 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on 12th Street. Corey Scott Michaels was arrested and charged with harassment.
At 8:29 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on H Street. Unknown individuals with flashlights had approached the complainant’s door. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate anyone or any signs of criminal activity.
Saturday, Nov. 23
While an officer was on patrol, he saw a subject on E Street that he recognized and knew to have a warrant. The officer contacted Dylan Tyler Fogal, notified him of an active warrant for his arrest and took him into custody.
At 6:12 p.m., a report of an assault on Monmouth Street. Officers responded to a fight at Monmouth and 5th Street. A by-stander notified officers that one of the subjects had his tongue bit off. The officers discovered the victim actually had this happen. The incident started as a verbal argument and escalated into a fight with the suspect eventually biting off the victim’s tongue. The victim was transported to the hospital and the suspect, Tanner Joseph Will was taken into custody and charged with assault 2, disorderly conduct and parole violation at the request of his probation officer.
Sunday, Nov. 24
An officer initiated a traffic stop on a motorist for failure to drive within the lane. After contacting the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol and began a DUII investigation. Autumn Katleen Buhler was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. She was also charged with two counts of reckless endangerment as she had two passengers in the car with her at the time. She was cited and released for the offenses. She blew a 14% BAC.
Monday, Nov. 25
At 8:53 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on D Street. Brandon Tyler Fagan was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Albany Municipal Court.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for
traffic violations. During the stop, the officer detected signs of possible impairment. After standard field sobriety tests were administered, Antonio Julian Gentry was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. After Gentry refused a breath test, the officer obtained a search warrant for a blood draw. Gentry was then transported and lodged for DUII.
At 8:13 p.m., a report of a hit and run on 9th Street. During the investigation, the suspect admitted to slowing down because he felt the car behind him was tailgating and wanted them to “back off.” He then came to a complete stop and the other car went around him. He then “stepped on it” while the car was going around him and ended up sideswiping the other car. He continued to drive home. He said the incident just “got the best of me.” The motorist was cited and released for failure to perform duties of a driver and reckless driving (as he had a passenger in the vehicle with him).
Monmouth Police Department
Jamie Stevenson, 33, was arrested Nov. 23 on an outstanding warrant.
Sydney Melin, 22, was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with two counts of menacing, two counts of unlawful use of weapon and coercion.
Florencio Bautista Martinez, 25, was arrested Nov. 22 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, reckless driving and driving while suspended.
Uriah Gibson, 35, was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with probation violation.
Lloyd Vawter, 33, was arrested Nov. 24 and charged with improper use of 911
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Jacob Daniel Anderson was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with post prison violation (elude police).
Jose Juan Arzola Ortega was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with probation violation (resisting arrest).
Jonathan W Atwell was arrested Nov. 20 and
charged with unlawful use of weapon, strangulation (domestic violence), coercion, escape 3, and attempted assault 2
Garry Robert Bau was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (criminal trespass 2, disorderly conduct 2).
Florencio BautistaMartinez was arrested Nov. 22 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, reckless driving, criminal driving while suspended/revoked, and probation violation (DUII).
Gerardo Jaime Borrego II was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with escape 1 driving under the influence of an intoxicant, attempting to elude a police officer, two counts of reckless driving, criminal driving while suspended/revoked, recklessly endangering,and probation violation (DUII), and was placed on hold for Marion County.
Kyle Braegger was arrested Nov. 23 and charged with theft 3, criminal trespass 1 and probation violation (robbery 3) and was placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appear - theft 2).
Jerry Dean Carmickle Jr. was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
James Nicholas Colley was arrested Nov. 24 and charged with post prison violation (elude, failure to perform duties of a driver).
Nathen Timothy Cooper was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with criminal trespass 1, reckless burning, arson 2, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, burglary 1 and criminal mischief 2, and was placed on hold for Marion County (secret indictment - unauthorized use of motor vehicle) and for Salem Municipal Court (seven counts of failure to appear).
Bobby Ray Crisler was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with failure to appear (false information to officer) and was placed on hold for Multnomah County (failure to appear - felony driving while suspended).
Teno Epone was arrested Nov. 24 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (criminal trespass 2, giving false information).
Dylan Tyler Fogal was arrested Nov. 23 and
charged with post prison violation (assault).
Gavin McLean Fraser was arrested Nov. 27 and was placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (unlawful possession of methamphetamine).
Agustina GonzalezCervantes was arrested Nov. 28 and charged with harassment (domestic violence) and resisting arrest.
Donald Wayne Green III was arrested Nov. 22 and charged with post prison violation (sex assault).
Alex Cameron Greig was arrested Nov. 21 and placed on hold for Benton County (attempted murder, assault 2, assault of public service officer, attempted murder, aggravated attempted murder).
Leonardo HernandezCruz was arrested Nov.28 and charged with failure to appear (trespass 2) and escape 3, and was placed on hold for Oregon State Parole Board (arson 1).
Joshua Matthew Hills was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with probation violation (reckless driving).
Jordan Ray Jessie was arrested Nov. 25 and charged with post prison violation (criminal mischief 1).
Nicholas Edward Keller was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with probation violation (strangulation, assault 4).
Michelle Anne Lockwood was arrested Nov. 29 and was charged with parole violation (assault 4).
Isaac Aaron Luker was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with two counts of harassment (domestic abuse), two counts of menacing (domestic abuse) and unlawful use of a weapon.
Nathan Eric Mason was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (unlawful possession of methamphetamine, theft 3).
Travis Douglas Mottram was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with theft 2 and was placed on hold for Yamhill County (parole violation).
Sarah Denise Mullins was arrested Nov. 20 and charged with harassment (physical contact), resisting arrest and attempted assault of a public safety officer and was placed on hold for Linn County (criminal trespass, resisting arrest) and for Marion County (failure to appear - harassment).
Valerie Jay Palacios was arrested Nov. 26 and placed on hold for Benton County (attempted assault 4, robbery 2, multiple property crimes).
Slim Pritchett was arrested Nov. 25 and placed on hold for the U.S. Marshalls (10 counts of failure to register as a sex offender).
Santos Ramirez was arrested Nov. 25 and charged with assault 4 (domestic abuse), interfering with making a report, attempted assault 2 and unlawful use of a weapon.
Veronica Josefina Rosas was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with failure to appear (criminal trespass).
Bryan Mark Selvidge was arrested Nov. 28 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, reckless driving, menacing, unlawful use of weapon, and carrying a concealed/possess of firearm.
Jason Beau Slate was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with post prison supervision violation (assault 2).
Jessica Marie Smith was arrested Nov. 26 and charged with two counts of probation violation (criminal mischief 1, burglary 1) and giving false information to an officer.
Dakota Wesley Uncapher was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with failure to appear (criminal mischief) and was placed on hold for Washington County (failure to appear - DUII).
Tanner Joseph Will was arrested Nov. 23 and charged with assault 2, and disorderly conduct 2 and was placed on hold for Marion County (parole violation warrant - DUII). Jacob Otho Wilson was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (DUII, refusing breath test) and was placed on hold for Marion County (two counts of failure to register as a sex offender).
Brandon John Worthington was arrested Nov. 21 and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and theft 3
Sonya Janet Wrighthouse was arrested Nov. 19 and charged with seven counts of criminal trespass 2, offensive littering, criminal trespass 1 and theft 2
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425 Gwinn St. in Monmouth. Drop the kids off, ages kindergarten through sixth grade for night of entertainment and joy. For more
information, call (503) 838-4042
Salem Philharmonia hosts family concert Dec. 14-15
The Salem Philharmonia, featuring musicians from Polk and Marion counties, presents an All Ages Family Concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the East Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave. NE. Youth 17 and under are free. There will be an opportunity to touch and try instruments at their petting zoo, which opens at 1 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.salemphil.org.
France School of Dance hosts fundraiser performance Dec. 16
Polk County France School of Dance Studio and Keizer France School of Dance Studio present their semi-annual dance performance/fundraiser Dec. 16 6:30 p.m. at North Salem High School Auditorium, 765 14th St., Salem. Students ages 4 through adult will perform tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop lyrical and point routines. Admission is $3 per person and per dancer proceeds benefit Marion Polk Food Share. Last December’s performance collected $756 from Marion Polk Food Share, while last
May’s performance netted $723. The Brendan Family Foundation matched the May performance total. For more information, contact Linda France Martin at (503) 390-3481, owner and instructor for the France School of Dance studios.
YMCA hosts Eat Like
An Elf meal Dec. 20
The Monmouth Independence Family YMCA hosts Eat Like An Elf meal Dec. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at 425 Gwinn St., in Monmouth. Registration is digital. For more information, contact Amanda Schimmel at aschimmel@theyonline.org or visit the YMCA front desk.
Polk County Democrats host Talk About it Tuesdays
“Talk About It Tuesdays”, a discussion group for everyone, meets every Tuesday through Dec. 10, from 10-11 a.m. at the Polk County Democrats’ office, 1115 Edgewater St, West Salem. Come with your own topic, or join to discuss “Thinking globally; acting locally,” to help decide what’s next. To be put on email-reminders list for future events, or to join the Democrats group, go to www.polkdems.org. Scroll down to sign up under “Newsletter.”
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.
Dallas School District seeks musical instrument donations
The Dallas School District is hosting a Musical Instrument Drive through Nov. 27. Donate new or gently used musical instruments to help schools grow their music programs. Instruments needed include trumpets, trombones, French horns, tubas, flutes, clarinets and saxophones. Drop-off locations are Citizens Bank (583 SE Jefferson St.) and Umpqua Bank (150 W Ellendale Ave.). Donations are tax deductible. For more information, contact Lu Ann Meyer at (503) 871-8989
Meals on Wheels need volunteers in Monmouth Northwest Senior & Disability Services is looking for volunteers for its Meals on Wheels program in Monmouth. Dedicated people are needed to package and deliver meals to homebound seniors in need of nutritious food. A driver is needed Mondays and Wednesdays out of the Monmouth Senior Community Center, 180 Warren St. S. For more information or to apply, contact Clifford Simmons at (503) 838-2084. You can also fill out a volunteer interest form on line at https://nwsds.org/index. php/home/volunteer.
