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By DAVID HAYES

Itemizer-Observer

Nic Dahl is a third generation Oregonian. And as a third-generation garbage man, he’s got big plans for Polk County.

“I love the industry. For 60 years, my family’s name has been in the business,” Dahl said from the entrance to Rickreall Dairy Farm.

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Two groups’ priorities intersected at Forestry Creek within the Japanese Garden in Dallas City Park.

Jennifer Ward, Parks and Recreation Manager, inherited an incomplete project to restore the Japanese Garden when she began working for the city in 2021. The first phase was to replace the bridge over the tributary of Rickreall Creek that flowed through the garden, designed by Art Higashi in the 1960s.

“It had been in the preliminary planning stage and the city was weighing bridge design options at that time,” Ward said.

Meanwhile, a Dallas walking group, Heart & Sole, was looking

It’s the perfect location for his next project - ReHub, a reuse and recycling center.

At just the age of 43, Dahl has the extensive resume heading businesses within the industry. He said he was thrust into senior management when his father passed suddenly when he was just 18

“Makes you grow up pretty quick,” Dahl said.

for a project to fulfill their civic requirements.

“We had to look for something, to decide as group, a project that we wanted to do,” said Andrea McAllister, a library assistant at the Dallas Public Library and organizer for Heart & Sole. “Someone heard about the Japanese garden project, brought it to the group, and we were excited right away.”

Last month, the city nearly completed phase one of the garden’s restoration – the installation of a new pedestrian bridge, replacing the original bridge that had been removed in 2022 due to its deterioration making it a safety hazard. Ward said all that remains is some paint touch up and caulking.

A resident of Corvallis, Dahl is the current owner, co-owner or president of no less than six recycling and sanitation businesses.

When he first entered the industry, recycling centers were in their first generation. They’ve since evolved and improved to the current modern, fifth generation facilities. And he wants to bring a modern facility to Polk County.

“Polk County for 50 years has had a stated need for a proper waste facility,” Dahl said. “We looked at the overall market, the closing of Riverbend Landfill, Coffin Butte approaching its end of life. Polk County stuck out as a need for a waste facility. We want to come fulfill that need.

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Dallas Public Works employees install a new pedestrian bridge over a tributary flowing through the Japanese Garden last month.

“I started with making cakes, decorating cakes and all that stuff. But it changed when my mom passed” in 2019, Soto said. “I began my little business as a baker because of her. She told me to do that. With her hope, I decided to start at home.”

The Sotos pounced when chance presented itself.

“We had the opportunity to open this place. So we did,” she said. Soto opened Mina Angie’s Sweets in Independence three months ago. She has since provided her customers with the varied tastes of Mexico.

Mina Angie’s is patterned after similar bakeries in Salem. Soto first tested the market for her products with pop-up appearances at various events, sometimes in association with MECHA, the Latino Student Union at Western Oregon.

More than 30 items are listed on her menu, ranging from spicy to sweet, from tamales to mini tres leches. Plans are to add even more items to the menu.

“We have a menu that is new to us, that is new to this shop. We are open to ideas. We are open to our community requesting different stuff,” Soto said. “Before it was just cakes and pastries. We want to offer more.”

Tosti Locos, Papas Locas and Tosti Mariscos are among her customers’ favorites so far.

But growing the menu isn’t Soto’s only goal. She wants to expand her customer base as well.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

Nic Dahl stands at the entrance to the former Rickreall Dairy where he plans to open a modern, regional recycling center, ReHub.

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON Angie and Marilu welcome customers to their new bakery, Mina Angie’s Sweets, 1644 Monmouth St., in Independence.

Dallas council candidate information packets now available

Anyone interested in running for mayor or city councilor for the city of Dallas is encouraged to pick up a Candidate Information Packet at Dallas City Hall. This packet contains all the forms and information you need to run for one of our six open positions (the mayor and five councilors) in the November general election.

Council terms last for four years while the Mayor’s term is two years. Candidates must be a registered voter of the State of Oregon and have been a legal resident of Dallas continuously during the twelve months immediately preceding the election.

The first day candidates can file paperwork to run for office is June 5 with all completed paperwork due no later than August 27.

For more information, contact Kim Herring, city recorder, at (503) 831-3502 or kim.herring@dallasor. gov.

Monmouth

Music In The Park seeks

sponsors

The Monmouth Business Association seeks sponsors for this season’s Music in the Park series. Eight bands are lined to perform Wednesdays, July 10 through Aug. 28.

Standard sponsorship for the event series is $450 and includes display of your 3’x5’ business banner in the park all summer long, free promotional table space at one concert event, and inclusion in the sponsor list on the MBA website.

This year MBA is also offering a $1,000 “Super Sponsor” option. This includes the benefits of standard sponsorship as well as :

- Verbal recognition as the direct sponsor of one of the bands during their concert

- Large banner advertising your business, displayed at front of stage.

- An opportunity to speak about your business on stage during the show.

- Advertising on all MBA social media channels & website If interested, contact MBA at mbamonmouth@ gmail.com.

Male subject detained in fatal shooting in Falls City

On May 31, Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives detained a man in connection to a fatal shooting in Falls City. Shortly after 11 a.m., the Polk County sheriffs office responded to report of a gunshot victim on Lewis Street in Falls City. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased person. Detectives from the sheriff’s office responded. After conducting a thorough investigation, detectives arrested Terry Lawrence Allwen, 61, of Falls City, for crimes associated with this incident.

Allwen was lodged at the Polk County Jail and is being held on the following charges:

- Murder 2 - Manslaughter 2 - Assault 1

- Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Carry Concealed/ Possession of Firearm

Dallas High School CTE awarded national grant

Dallas High School Career Technical Education program was recently awarded a 5k Economic Empowerment Grant through Farmers Insurance.

“Since Farmers introduced this grant, I have been trying to brainstorm ways to bring this funding to our local school,” said Zach Steele, local Agency Owner of Farmers. “With the help of CTE Coordinator Bill Masei we were able to create a new 1st of its kind program in Oregon High Schools. We will now be able to assist students who want to pursue a career in Business, Finance, or Real Estate. They will be able to graduate high school with professional licenses and join the workforce or start their own entrepreneurial journey.”

The Career Readiness Project grant written by District CTE Coordinatror Bill Masei, will allow students to take part in educational training that can lead to licensure in Insurance Sales, Real Estate Sales and Mortgage Lending. In addition to paid training and resources, interested students will have the opportunity to receive mentoring by local industry professionals, including Zach

Celebrating Dallas High School’s Career Technical Education program being awarded a Farmers Insurance 5K Economic Empowerment Grant are

Superintendent

of Farmers

Steele- Farmers Insurance, Sarah Owre - HomeSmart Realty and Jeff LaengAvenue Mortgage.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for students to take part

and

in professional trades and earn an advanced certification,” Masei said. “We are grateful to Farmers insurance for creating and awarding this grant and our industry mentors

for helping to facilitate this opportunity for our students.”

The trainings will be available to all interested students at Dallas High School. To learn more about the Career

Readiness Project, contact Masei at bill.masei@dsd2.org.

Shrub fire extinguished at retirement village

Dallas Fire & EMS responded today (June 7) to a report of possible structure fire at Dallas Retirement Village.

At 11:45 a.m., first-arriving units in the 300 block of NW Brentwood Avenue found that decorative shrubbery, located very close to the building, was on fire. Residents at the care facility were advised to shelter in place. Firefighters tackled the blaze with assistance from Polk County Fire District No. 1 and SW Polk Fire District. EMS crews also assisted residents due to smoke that entered through windows and openings.

According to Dallas Fire & EMS, there was no extension of the fire from the shrubbery to any buildings. Crews contained the fire to the

decorative landscape pieces and remained on scene for an extended period checking for hot spots and completely extinguishing all points of heat.

The fire is under investigation, but doesn’t seem suspicious in nature at this point in time.

“All residents have been accounted for within the care facility. There are no reported firefighter injuries. We also want to thank our teammates with Dallas Oregon Police Department and Public Works employees for all of their hard work assisting Dallas Fire and EMS,” Dallas Fire & EMS said in a press release.

“This serves as a stark reminder to have defensible space around your home in the event of a wildfire. While also noting the flammability and volatility of the plants

Building Improvement Grant Program Applications Open

The Dallas Urban Renewal Agency’s Building Improvement Grant Program (BIG) returns for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year.

The Urban Renewal Agency created the Building Improvement Grant program to carry out the goals and objectives outlined in the Dallas Downtown Urban Renewal Plan. The program has been on hiatus for the past two fiscal years due to funding for the program being exhausted. This year, the agency has allocated $75,000 in funds for improvement projects in the downtown urban renewal area. The agency plans to fund five projects and applicants can

receive up to $15,000 for eligible projects.

“We are happy to be able to bring this program back and continue to invest in projects that will add to the economic vitality of downtown Dallas,” said Charlie Mitchell, Dallas economic and community development director.

Types of projects that are eligible for this program include structural improvements, façade improvements,

utility infrastructure and roof repair. This year, the Urban Renewal Agency made changes to the program to include provisions that ensure that grant funding is used for projects that will promote the filling of vacant spaces in the downtown core. More types of projects are eligible and potential applicants are encouraged to view the grant guidelines on the city’s website.

All projects must have the permission of the building owner and must be located in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. To view the full guidelines and application for this project, go to www.dallasor.gov/ecd/page/ building-improvement-grants. For more information, contact Economic Development Specialist Tyler Ferrari at tyler.ferrari@dallasor.gov or (503) 831-3579.

The Bonneville Power Administration is reimbursing the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for their purchase of a 58-acre property in Polk County, Oregon, called “Deer Path East.” When the transaction is complete, CTGR will own and manage the property for conservation purposes and the United States, through BPA, will hold a conservation easement to ensure the habitat on the property is protected and conserved in perpetuity. Protecting this land will benefit migrating and resident wildlife.

BPA funds property acquisitions such as these to mitigate the effects of the Federal Columbia River Power System on fish and wildlife.

A map of the location of the property and a fact sheet were mailed to local area landowners.

For more information, contact BPA project manager, Matthew Schwartz, at 503-230-4225 or mdschwartz@bpa.gov. You can also call BPA Communications/Public Affairs toll-free at 800-622-4625. Please refer to the “Deer Path East” land acquisition.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

(from left) Jeff Laeng of Avenue Mortgage, Dallas

Steve Spencer, Sarah Owre of HomeSmart Realty, DHS Principal Tim Larson, Zach

Steele

Insurance

district CTE Coordinator Bill Masei.

that you may be using. Please use caution as the weather heats up and brush dries out,” Dallas Fire & EMS added.

38th Annual

Athletics raised $156,106 across all aspects of the event. All proceeds from the event support student-athlete scholarships, team equipment and team travel for Western’s over 440 student-athletes across 14 NCAA Division II sports and cheer.

more people to our pack”, said Randi Lydum, executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. “A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Samantha Moore, and our emcee for the evening, Hannah Rispler, both WOU athletics alums.”

Thanks to generous donors, sponsors, bidders, and attendees, Wolves

“We are so thankful for the continued support of our donors and pleased to add

Western Oregon University has signed the Forward Food Pledge, committing to transition the university’s campus dining menus to 50% plantbased meals by 2027

WOU has set this goal in an effort to enhance student health, promote environmental sustainability and meet growing student demand for creative new dining options. With 41% of undergraduates being students of color and 47% of the entire student body comprising first-generation students, the university aims to create a more inclusive campus dining experience for its diverse student body by adding more globally inspired whole food menu options.

This summer WOU will team up with the HSUS Food Service Innovation team to

host a week-long culinary training session for its staff. During the training, WOU dining staff will learn plantbased culinary tips and test out healthy, sustainable and inclusive plant-based recipes. The dining team will then launch a plant-based menu pilot event where they will showcase these delicious new options and gather student feedback during World Vegan Month this November.

“We applaud WOU’s commitment to helping animals, their students and the planet through this exciting and impactful initiative,” said Kym Bower, food service innovation specialist at the Humane Society of the United States. “We are thrilled to be working with WOU to incorporate fun and innovative new

Keynote speaker Samantha

“Sam” Moore thanked guests and donors “for continuing

menu options while lowering their environmental footprint and saving animals. We look forward to seeing other universities in the Pacific Northwest follow suit.”

Before signing the Forward Food Pledge, WOU was already a leader in sustainable dining initiatives. Currently, 29% of meals served on campus are plant-based. The university has also implemented a sustainable dining program which composts leftover food waste, uses “reWOUsable” to-go containers, and sources local foods when possible.

“Working in an environment where you’re trying to prepare people for their future, I strongly believe we also must do our part to make sure the future is a place they want to live,” said Ben Lipp,

to believe in and commit to the transformative power of athletic opportunity at Western Oregon University.”

The Wolves Athletic Auction was presented by Oregon State Credit Union, back for its 19th year as presenting sponsor.

“Nineteen years down and our long-standing relationship still finds ways to grow stronger,” said Jordan

general manager and chef at WOU. “Implementing small changes like this is a way we can do that. I say small because without knowing it, the students are already eating, and the staff are already preparing foods that include many plant-based options.

Carpenter, branch manager.

“We are so proud of this partnership with the university and feel honored to be able to assist these student-athletes as they further their education.

We look forward to another 19 years serving WOU and the Monmouth-Independence community.”

Additional auction sponsors include Ferguson Wellman,

Arena Sports Bar and

Tours, and Cruises.

I think with the help of this collaboration we will have a great time getting to that 50% plant-based.”

WOU’s commitment to expanding and elevating its plant-based menu options demonstrates the importance of adapting to scientific

Free Community Shred Day

June 22, 2024, Polk County Fairgrounds

Safely and sustainably clear out all those sensitive documents you’ve been keeping around your home and office. The free shred day is open to anyone! You don’t have to be an Oregon State Credit Union member, so spread the word!

Shredding personal documents can help prevent identity theft.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Stay in your car! Just drive up and unlock the door or pop your trunk, and a credit union team member will unload everything for you.

2. You can bring up to 3 boxes or bags of documents. If you bring your papers in plastic trash bags, leave them untied, please. We can’t shred those bags, so we’ll have to empty them.

3. If you bring your documents in cardboard boxes, don’t drive off too soon! We’ll need to give those back to you.

4. We can shred CDs or diskettes! Seriously!

5. The event will take place rain or shine!

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024

Place: Parking lot of the Polk County Fairgrounds (520 S Pacific Hwy., Rickreall)

Grill, Rookies Sports Tap, Eola Hills, Cornerstone Valley, Miller Nash, Andersen Construction, Petals & Vines, Turner Construction, the Corvallis Clinic, Compass Visual, Parallel 45 Brewing, Walnut Family Dental, Tim’s Automotive, and Vines,

How to help a relative with their anxieties and depression

By Stan Popovich

Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do to help them?

It can be frustrating to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything to relieve their suffering. With this in mind, here are six ways to help the person cope in these kinds of situations.

1. Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression: There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this information with the person who is struggling with their mental health issues.

2. Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with their fears: Maintaining depression and anxiety can be difficult for the person so do not add more problems than what is already there. Do not get into arguments with the person who is having a difficult time with their anxieties. Make an effort to listen to what the other person has to say rather than making judgements about the person.

3. Talk to the person instead of talking at them: It is important not to lecture the person whose having a hard time with anxiety and depression. Talk to the person about their issues without being rude. Most people will listen if you approach them in a proper manner. Remember to treat others the way you would want to be treated if you were the one who was struggling.

4. Ask for some ideas: Seek advice from a professional who can assist your friend or relative with

their mental health issues. A counselor can give you some ideas on how to overcome anxiety, fear, and depression. Getting help from a therapist is the number one priority in getting your loved one to do something about their problems.

5. Find out why the person won’t get assistance: Address the issues on why the person will not seek treatment. Many people who are struggling are fearful and frustrated. Try to find out the reasons why he or she won’t get the help they need and then try to find the ways that will overcome their resistance of seeking some guidance.

6. Remind the person on the consequences of not getting help: Another way to convince the person who is struggling with fear and depression is to tell them what may happen if they don’t get some counseling. Anxiety and depression can make things worse and usually won’t go away by themselves.

Remember you can’t manage your mental health all by yourself. A person’s fears and anxieties can be difficult to manage and more than likely he or she will need some help. Many people think that they can overcome their mental health problems on their own. This is a mistake. A person should admit they have a problem and then seek treatment to get their life back on track.

Stan is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear” which covers a variety of techniques that can drastically improve your mental health. For more information, please visit Stan’s website at www.managingfear.com.

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By LUCIE WINBORNE

• The Wright brothers’ first flight was shorter than the wingspan of a B-52 bomber.

• Bai Fangli, a tricycle driver for 20 years, donated 350,000 yuan to support the education of 300 poor Chinese students. He announced his last payment at the age of 90, saying that he was no longer fit for work.

• There are tea bags made to look like a goldfish swimming in your mug.

• Are you annoyed by the sounds of wheezing, whistling, chewing, drinking, crunching, slurping, finger tapping and the like? It’s not just a quirk, but a psychiatric disorder called misophonia.

• A man spent five months in prison due to being unaware that his bail was just $2.

If you see anything that requires a correction or clarification, call the newsroom at 503-623-2373 or send an email to dhayes@polkio.com

• Kenya Railways requires that all trains stop for several minutes before crossing the Mwatate Dam in the southern part of the country. The practice was adopted on the advice of local residents after several mysterious derailments on the dam were blamed on evil spirits inhabiting the reservoir, which townsfolk claimed were angered by the trains not appeasing them by pausing in tribute.

• The world’s shortest street, located in Scotland, is a mere 6 centimeters long.

• Jackie Robinson wasn’t the first Black player to play Major League Baseball. That honor actually belonged to Moses Fleetwood Walker, a catcher for the Toledo Blue Stockings in 1884.

• The first volume of recipes was published in 62 A.D. by the Roman Apicius. Titled “De Re Coquinaria,” it described the feasts enjoyed by the Emperor Claudius.

• India has a bill of rights for cows.

• Relics of saints were so valued in the Middle Ages that when Elizabeth of Hungary died in 1231, her body was quickly dismembered for holy mementos by a crowd.

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Thought for the Day: “Forever is composed of nows..” – Emily Dickinson

Letters to the e ditor

How can anyone be a Republican?

I don’t know how anyone can be a Republican when there is so much misinformation being spread. I’m not even going to mention Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies covering hush money to a pornographic film star. But he also said in a previous interview that women like to have their ‘p****’ grabbed.

Trump has stated that he’s responsible for low insulin pricing, not Biden.

Trump spent most of his term trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Has Trump ever taken responsibility for anything wrong he’s done? Why is it always someone else’s fault? Why is everything a witchhunt against him? And how can a former president say the special counsel and others will end up in a mental institution if he’s re-elected? And now his latest scary comment

the “sometimes vengeance can be justified?” God help us all!

Then there is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, (R-GA) who states Trump is like Jesus, and has been condemned by the Congressional Black Caucus for stating Democrats worship George Floyd. And after Trump’s conviction she wants to defund the state of New York. The best thing for Georgia would be for Greene not to run again.

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) “likes the idea of Anthony Fauci being arrested over his testimony about Trump’s early administration response to the coronavirus.” There is enough hate and discontent in this country, and we do not need our representatives spreading more.

Clifford Brown Dallas

LETTERS POLICY

Letters to the editor should contain

DR. KEITH ROACH: To your good health

Does Intermittent Fasting Raise the Risk Of Heart Disease?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a recent headline that said people who fast intermittently have an increased risk of heart disease. Is there merit to this story? -- K.O.S.

ANSWER: Intermittent fasting is an increasingly common weight-loss strategy. The two most common approaches of intermittent fasting are alternate-day fasting (eating nothing one day, then whatever you want the next) and time-restricted feeding (eating at certain times throughout the day, usually during an eight-hour time frame).

The published data on the benefits of these diets show short-term weight loss (i.e., 12 weeks), but no long-term weight loss (1 year), compared to the standard dietary advice.

There is evidence of potential harm from intermittent fasting. Studies have shown an increased risk of eating disorders (particularly binge eating). One study showed that

disordered eating worsened in those assigned to an intermittent-fasting schedule. However, other studies do not show this.

The concern for disordered eating is highest among younger and female populations, who are at the most risk for eating disorders, and I advise against intermittent fasting for a person with a history of an eating disorder.

The study you read about was presented as an abstract in the March meeting of the American Heart Association; it is not yet published or peer-reviewed. But it did show that people who report an intermittent-fasting diet (specifically those who ate over an 8-hour time frame) were at a higher risk for death from heart disease than those who ate over a 12-16 hour time frame.

However, this wasn’t a controlled study, and it is likely that people who chose a time-restricted eating pattern already had issues that put them at a higher risk for heart disease. Still, given the absence of long-term benefits, I don’t generally recommend a time-restricted diet or intermittent fasting to my patients.

My colleagues in weight medicine consider intermittent fasting to be an option that helps a subset of people. There are some people who do benefit from this type of diet, and as long as they are eating well and are being monitored by their physician, they

at most 350 words. The Polk ItemizerObserver reserves the right to edit, condense, or reject any letter to the editor. Letters published in The Itemizer-Observer will also be published online. Letters to the editor and guest columns must include your first and last name, city or town or residence, and phone number for verification purposes. Letters endorsing candidates or campaign issues must be received no later than ten days before an election. Letters written by candidates will not be accepted. Letters to the editor should be the author’s work. We strongly discourage and will attempt to weed out form letters, letters mailed to other news outlets, or letters written and edited by a third party, including but not limited to political parties. We try to restrict the printing of one submission per author per month. We do not publish anonymous letters, personal attacks, personal complaints, poetry, consumer complaints, or letters written in bad taste. To send a letter: Mail: Editor, Polk County Itemizer-Observer, P.O. Box 108, Dallas, OR 97338. Email: ionews@polkio.com. Office: 147 SE Court St., Dallas.

should continue to follow their diet if it is working for them.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: As a person who has had vocal cord paralysis after a viral infection, I was fortunate not to need many of the outlined modes of care. However, there was one additional therapy that was utilized within my plan of care -speech therapy. It took a while, but it worked well.

I suppose I may have some lingering weakness. When I experience a new viral upper respiratory infection, I often experience prolonged hoarseness. So, I pull out my exercise sheet once again, practice the techniques, and experience the same great results. -- B.A.

ANSWER: I thank B.A. for writing, as I should have recommended voice therapy for people with vocal cord paralysis or other voice issues. Some ear, nose and throat physicians, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, and voice coaches specialize in voice therapy.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to

TOWN CRIER

Community Calendar JUNe 12-19

Wednesday, June 12

• 7 a.m. - Monmouth Library Board meeting, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center

• 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas

• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center

• 9:30 a.m.Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

• 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and very young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 2 p.m. - City Hall thanks seniors at City Hall

• 5:30 p.m. - Heritage Museum Advisory Board meeting, Heritage Museum, 281 S 2nd St. Independence

• 6 p.m. - Monmouth Parks & Recreation Board meeting, Monmouth Public Works, 401 Hogan Road

• 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center

Thursday, June 13

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior 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. - Songs, bounces and rhymes, for ages under 2, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

• 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 11 a.m. - Simple games/Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Center

• 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 12 p.m. - Dallas Library book group discusses books through May

• 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Center

• 1 p.m. - Knitting/ Needle Craft, Monmouth

Senior Center

• 1 p.m. - Genealogy Assistance, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols

St. S.

• 1 p.m. - Free Movie: “Movie - Water for Elephants”, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols

St. S

• 6:30 p.m.Connecting Loose Threads, Monmouth Senior Center Friday, June 14

• 8 a.m. - Dallas library summer reading program

IDA hosts last day of school party June 14

library.

Polk SWCD meets June 13 to discuss budget

The Polk Soil and Water Conservation District Board meets at 9 a.m. June 13 at 580 Main St., Suite A, Dallas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. For more information, go to www. polkswcd.com.

month

begins, go to www.dallasoregon.beanstack.org

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center

• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth

Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - Writers Workshop/Drawing For Fun, Monmouth Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead Tours, 5705

Salem Dallas Hwy NW

• 10 a.m. – Six handed Pinochle/Art Workshop/ Listening Ear, Dallas Area

Senior Center

• 10:30 a.m. - Baby Sign Time, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols

St. S.

• 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl/Bingo, Monmouth

Senior Center

• 1 p.m. - Age Cafe, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 6 p.m. - Live Music: Bush Pilots, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

• 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Bailey Heide, Dry Town

Tap Station, 180 Main St E, Monmouth

• 7:30 p.m. - Pentacle Theatre presents “Boy Gets Girl,” 324 52nd Ave NW, West Salem, tickets available at https://pentacletheatre.org

Saturday, June 15

• 9 a.m.Independence Farmers Markets, Riverview Park and Umpqua Bank parking lot. 302 Main St. S.

• 10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead Tours, 5705 Salem Dallas Hwy NW

• 2 p.m. - Live Music: Ray and Renee Hill Duo, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

• 6 p.m. - Live Music: Joanne Broh/Gary Meziere Band, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Blood on the Plow, Dry Town Tap Station, 180 Main St E, Monmouth

• 7:30 p.m. - Pentacle Theatre presents “Boy Gets Girl,” 324 52nd Ave NW, West Salem, tickets available at https://pentacletheatre.org

• 8 p.m. - Karaoke at the Golden Hop Saloon, 133 C St,, Independence

Sunday, June 16

• 2 p.m. - Live Music: Austin Trio, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

• 2 p.m. - Pentacle Theatre presents “Boy Gets Girl,” 324 52nd Ave NW, West Salem, tickets available at https://pentacletheatre.org

Monday, June 17

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center

• 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - Cards/table games/quilt class, Dallas Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - ASL Class/ Hand & Foot, Monmouth Senior Center

Community Briefs

The Independence Downtown Association hosts a last day of school celebration 3-5 p.m. June 14 in downtown Independence. Everything at the celebration is free. Enjoy music, treats, Kona ice, face painting and balloon twisters.

County Museum presents Hops Operation in Independence

The Polk County Museum hosts Hops Operation in

Independence presented by Ray Wilson at 1 p.m. June 15. Between 1905 and 1915, Oregon was the world’s largest hop producer, and Independence was known as the “Hop Center of the World. The E. Clemens Horst Ranch near Independence had as many as 2,500 pickers in its crew. Ray Wilson grew up on this ranch where his father worked. For more information, go to www.polkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

SW Polk Fire District hosts Wildfire Ready event June 20

SW Polk Fire District invites the community their Wildfire Ready event June 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway. Learn what you can do to prepare your property and build fire resistance. Give feedback and share your concerns about wildfire preparedness and response. Connect with resources and local professionals. RSVP is required for

• 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Center

• 1 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 6 p.m. - Karaoke, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Center

• 7 p.m. - Dallas City Council meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

Tuesday, June 18

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth 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, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

• 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Support Group, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 11:30 a.m. - Dallas Library Summer Reading Terrific Tuesday with Red Yarn, Dallas City Park’s Siebert Fredrickson Memorial Shelter (SW Allgood Street)

• 12 p.m. - Pinochle/ Ponytail, Monmouth Senior Center

• 1 p.m. - Healthy Soul, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 4 p.m. - Dallas Public Library Board meeting, Grace Scatterday Room at the Dallas Public Library

this free event at www.polkswcd.com/wildfire-ready.html.

CASA Golf “Fore” Kids tournament returns June 22

Registration is now open for CASA of Polk County’s Golf “Fore” Kids 8th Annual Tournament June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Salem Golf Course. Join CASA for a memorable day on the greens as they come together to support the vital work in advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster system. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or new to the game, there’s something for everyone at the Golf “Fore” Kids Tournament. Secure your spot by registering online at casaofpolk. com/golf. Early registration is encouraged to guarantee your place in the tournament. Space is limited, so don’t delay.

PCL hosts Summer Solstice Benefit Auction

The Partnership in Community Living hosts a Solstice Benefit Auction June 22 at Eola Hills Wine Cellars from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.pclpartnership.org/auction.

Monmouth hosts Junteenth celebration June 19

Monmouth’s Juneteenth celebration will be on June 19, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Monmouth Senior Community

• 6 p.m. - Belly Dancing for Fun & Fitness, Monmouth Senior Center

• 6:30 p.m. - Monmouth City Council meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.

• 7:30 p.m. - Basics of Social Dance, Monmouth Senior Center

Wednesday, June 19

• Dallas Library Closed for Juneteenth

• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center

• 9:30 a.m.Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle,

Hal Lenthal (Len) Stapleton Jr. Aug. 31, 1953 - May 30, 2024

Len Stapleton, 70, born on Aug. 31, 1953, in McMinnville, Oregon, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, surrounded by his

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City, walking group team to restore Japanese Garden

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While Dallas Public Works initiated phase two’s renovation of the garden itself with the demo of the old asphalt paths, Heart & Sole’s 18 members were recruited to help haul away the debris.

“We have a lot of older participants, they are the hardest workers,” McAllister said.

“One of oldest participants, Pat, who is in her 80s, walks further and gets more exercise than everyone in the group

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This is a good solid site for that facility.”

Last year, Louis Kazemier announced his intention to close the Rickreall Dairy after 33 years. After speaking with Kazemier, Dahl had found the perfect location with existing infrastructure to build his modern facility.

“We appreciate what Louis did here. He is such a neat part of the community, with a great legacy and history here,” Dahl said. “We’re honored to repurpose, if we can get through all the due diligence and permitting and everything else, this dairy farm to something great for the community that also honors Louis’s legacy.” Dahl has been searching for an appropriate site since 2018 and has been going through the “due diligence” process over the past year. He explained acquiring the property is part of due diligence and he expects to take about another year getting through the next steps of conditional use permitting and DEQ permits.

Abbi Russell, his communications specialist, said Dahl plans to make the process very public.

“Part of that is so we can talk to community about it. The first thing people are going to worry about is noise issues, dust issues. Also, what is it going to look like? Is it going to blend into the community?” she said.

The most pressing question is usually what will become of the manure storage pit, more well known as the lagoon.

The pond will remain an integral part of the farm,” Dahl said. “It will take a few years to kind of clean itself out. I spoke to Louis. It will become a water pond and remain part of farm infrastructure that feeds the irrigational portion of the fields. It’s important for us to come in and be in harmony with all our neighbors. And especially with ag community.”

He said ReHub will not focus on tillable acreage. Rather, their operations will be focused on the repurposing of the dairy site itself,

loving family at his home in Perrydale, Oregon. Len was the second of four children born to Hal and June Stapleton. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Beverly Stapleton; his three children Krisa Heisinger, Isaak Stapleton and Ashlee Dunsworth; his eight grandchildren; his brothers Bill and Mark Stapleton; and as well as his sister Kim Rickard. Len attended Perrydale High before earning a degree in electronic technology and working as an electronics technician at a local TV station. He later returned to the family farm, where he worked

put together, she was there the whole time.”

Heart & Sole was assembled thanks to funding as part of the Rural Libraries and Walking Project through the School of Nursing at Oregon Health and Science University. McAllister said the bad news is the study only allows for the original 18 members and no new ones can be accepted until after the study’s two-year period. The good news is they were given a $5,000 grant to fulfill their group’s civic component.

McAllister said the money will go toward a plaque dedicated to Art Higashi.

Heart & Sole members were also concerned about rumors they were hearing in the community that the city

including the milk parlor, barns and silo storage.

ReHub will be able to handle multiple waste streams, rebulking electronics and other commodities. He expects to be able to handle multiple stream sources, including landfill sort, demolition sort, green waste mixed organics, take back programs like paint and electronics, and basic recycling, from cardboard to glass to cans.

As a modern facility, wet wasted recycling takes place indoors, with air filters for dust and file filtration on the backside that helps knock out excess smell.

“Because it’s indoors, it eliminates almost all leachates. If there is any, we’re able to keep it separate from storm water. This also helps with noise (reduction) for neighbors,” Dahl explained.

While some buildings will be torn down to make room for the new, Dahl plans to keep the old office for the on-site office and to transform the old calf barn into an education center that kids can come out and see a demonstration of the entire process happening.

Dahl’s goal is to have the facility open by the summer of 2027

“I’ve been in the industry so long, any time you mention waste, or recycling, it just takes a while to go through process,” Dahl said.

He added one of the biggest benefits is taking over a site that he said Kazemier ran very well.

“He was environmentally conscious of the impacts to his neighbors,” Dahl said.

until his retirement. Len also serviced his community by working for the Perrydale Domestic Water Association.

In his later years, Len enjoyed the warm sun of Tucson, Arizona, riding his Harley-Davidson, and spending cherished time with his beloved wife, Beverly. He was a man of many interests and talents, who enjoyed working with his hands. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

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was spending a lot of money it didn’t have on the Japanese Garden restoration.

Ward explained only $9,500 of the bridge replacement’s $64,000 budget came from city CIP funds. The rest came through grants, including $1,000 from the Dallas Community Foundation, $2,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation and a $14,350 state grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The remainder came from ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan Act) distributed by the federal government during the COVID pandemic.

Ward said the phase two restoration of the garden itself has total project cost $247,000. Dallas has already

Romaine Warren May 2 7, 1930 - Dec. 7 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held June 22 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 1855 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas. Friends of Romaine are invited to join the family in celebrating her

received a $148,000 grant from the Oregon Park and Recreation Department. The city must provide a match of $98,700 from a combination of its capital project funds and remaining ARPA funds.

Ward said the city has contracted with the Tigard landscape firm Kurisu to design and build the new Japanese Garden, starting in July with an end of September completion target.

She added phase three is less defined. It involves the rehabilitation of paths to and from the garden, on the north and south side of Forestry Creek. It’s projected to involve demolition of asphalt paths there now to be replace with a wider, ADA compliant concrete paths, that better tie

life and the blessing she was to all who knew her.

Bobbie Charles Davies Aug. 1 7, 1966 – June 2 , 2024

Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family. www. BollmansTributeCenter.com.

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in with paths already in the city park.

Ward said phase three has about a $34,000 total cost. The city has received a Federal Recreation Trails Program grant of $20,500.

Dallas will match the remainder provided by Parks System development charges.

“There is no timeline for this phase yet,” Ward said. “We need notification from the funders, because a federal grant is more time consuming. We don’t expect work to be done before fall.”

However, the Japanese Garden itself should be reopened for foot traffic by the end of summer, marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“There are elements of the park that didn’t get captured

in original proposal, like a gazebo and benches,” Ward added. “Those currently still need to be funded. We’re taking donations or anyone interested in contributing materials and labor.”

To contribute, contact Ward at jennifer.ward@dallasor.gov.

McAllister said members of Heart & Sole are happy the Dallas City Council made the restoration of the Japanese Garden one of its priority projects.

“I think a lot of people have been in Dallas so long they remember what it was like,” McAllister said. “I’ve been here since 1980. I remember how beautiful it was. And it would give a lot of people new to Dallas something nice they could look forward to.”

“It’s a unique opportunity for everybody involved. Including Louis, ourselves, the community.”

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Dahl said they have already reached out to Rickreall businesses, the water district, the fire district and the neighbors.

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Everybody had questions. He hopes he’s done his best to share what they can at this stage.

through the process, I feel fortunate to have

great neighbors. The overall community, Polk County, is a great place. I’m really looking forward to being a part of it,” he said.

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

Monday, June 3

• At 12:43 a.m., a report of a prowler looking in a coffee shop window and in cars on Ellendale Avenue. The subject was gone on the officer’s arrival.

• At 1:04 a.m., an officer located a person matching the description of possible prowler and instructed them to not look in car and business windows. Subject denied doing so.

• At 10:37 a.m., a report of fraud on Lyle Street. The matter is under investigation.

• At 12:33 p.m., a moped was found on Ash Street. The owner is unknown and the moped was impounded.

Tuesday, June 4

• At 10:44 a.m., a report of a theft on Main Street. Further investigation is required.

• At 6:11 p.m., a report of possible blood coming from under a garage door on Greenbriar Avenue. The owner was able to show the officer that strawberries had defrosted and leaked.

• At 7:56 p.m., Ty Meuller was arrested on an outstanding Clackamas County warrant and lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 8:11 p.m., Noah Jones turned himself in on a Polk County warrant and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 8:24 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving while

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suspended on La Creole Drive.

• At 8:52 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to turn in a suspended license and driving while suspended.

• At 10:46 p.m., Garrett Vinson was cited for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Miller Avenue.

Independence Police Department

Wednesday, May 29

• At 3:06 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Monmouth Street. It was a verbal only altercation.

• At 10:21 a.m., an officer encountered a stolen vehicle on Main Street. The car was stopped on Catron Street in Monmouth and the car was recovered.

• At 3:17 p.m., a report of a disturbance on F Street. The subject denied yelling at the neighbor and other family members agreed.

• At 7:01 p.m., a report of an alarm on Walnut Avenue. It was a false alarm.

Thursday, May 30

• At 2:27 a.m., a motorist was cited for failure to carry and present a driver’s license.

• At 9:44 a.m., a report of a disturbance on Maple Street. A dispute over a property line became physical. Aihua Wu was arrested and charged with harassment.

• At 10:06 a.m., a report of assault on Corsair Drive.

A suspect attempted to speak to a neighbor. But when the suspect was ignored, he slammed a car door on the neighbor’s hand. Gerald Pryce was arrested and charged with assault.

• At 1:50 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance at the library. Windy Jones was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

• At 11:56 p.m., on C Street, two individuals were asked to move along as the park was closed.

Friday, May 31

• At 4:16 a.m., a motorist hit a parked car on Osprey Lane.

• At 11:27 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone and using a cell phone while driving on Monmouth Street.

• At 1:11 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street and was warned for no seatbelt and expired tags.

• At 4:24 p.m., a firearm was located on Main Street and turned over to the police.

• At 6:12 p.m., a report of a stolen wallet on Main Street. The stolen debit card had been used to make purchases at stores in town.

• At 7:23 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended on Main Street.

Saturday, June 1

• At 9:26 a.m., an officer found an abandoned vehicle on Hoffman Road and had it towed as a hazard.

• At 10:45 p.m., a report of a noise complaint on Deann Drive. Residents agreed to keep the volume down.

Monday, June 3

• At 12:01 p.m., an officer located Francisco Javier Morales Hernandez on Gun Club Road and arrested him on multiple outstanding warrants out of Marion County . He was lodged at Polk County Jail without incident.

• At 4:23 p.m., a motorist was cited for a cell phone violation on 4th Street.

• At 7:34 p.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on I Street. They were working on pushing the vehicle from the location.

Tuesday, June 4th

• At 9:33 a.m., a motorist was cited for expired tags from October 2022 on Monmouth Street.

• At 10:45 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street.

• At 11:56 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street.

• At 4:36 p.m., a motorist was cited for cell phone violation on Monmouth Street.

• Wednesday, June 5

• At 1:13 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Gun Club Road.

• At 1:32 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding almost double the posted speed in a school zone on C Street.

• At 2:48 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street.

• At 11:11 p.m., a driver was cited for failure to carry proof of insurance.

Monmouth Police Department

• Ryan Cooley, 47, was arrested May 27 and charged with theft 2.

• Juan Mendoza, 26, was arrested June 2 on and outstanding warrant and was also charged with driving while suspended - misdemeanor.

• Joshua Moe, 24, was arrested May 25 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and failure to perform duties of a driver.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

• Severiano Antonio Abrego was arrested June 2 and charged with two counts of probation violation (assault 4, endangering person protected by FAPA order).

• Connor Reid Asay was arrested May 31 and charged with post prison violation (assault 2).

• Mauricio Nieto Baller was arrested June 7 and charged with unlawful use of a weapon (domestic violence), menacing (domestic violence), assault 4 (domestic violence) and strangulation (domestic violence).

• James Alfred Collins was arrested June 6 and charged with failure to appear (fail to carry/present license).

• James Norman Denslow was arrested June 6 and charged with three counts of probation violation (elude, reckless driving, reckless endangering).

• James Alexander Dewar was arrested June 4 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (extradition to Florida).

• David Roland Dover was arrested June 4 and placed on hold for Benton County (attempt to commit Class B felony, burlgary 1, two counts of unlawful use of weapon and two counts of menacing).

• Patrick Samuel Hakim was arrested June 5 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (theft over $250,000).

• Zackerie William House was arrested June 6 and charged with assault 5 (domestic violence).

• John Thomas Instenes was arrested June 6 and charged with theft 3 and burglary 1.

• Billy Wayne James was arrested June 4 and charged with failure to appear (driving while suspended) and criminal driving while suspended/ revoked.

• Austin Rome Juranich was arrested June 2 and charged with rape 3, sexual abuse 3, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and two counts of sodomy 3.

• Russell Allen Littleton was arrested June 4 and

charged with post prison violation (failure to appear).

• Carl Wayne Marx was arrrested June 5 and charged with probation violation (unlawful use of weapon).

• Joseph Patrick Oshea was arrested June 4 and charged with failure to appear (theft 3) and was placed on hold for Multnomah County (failiure to appear).

• Isaiah Samson Sanders was arrested June 4 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (burglary 1, theft 2).

• Brendon Lee Severns was arrested June 3 and placed on hold for Boise, Idaho (failure to appeardamage to property).

• Justin Ray Stocker was arrested June 6 and charged with three counts of probation violation (hit and run - person, assault 3, reckless driving).

• Miguel Mendoza Zavala was arrested June 7 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

• Renee Sue Degerness was arrested June 6 and charged with three counts of identity theft and three counts of theft 2.

• Brittney Renee Duncan was arrested June 6 and charged with theft 2.

• Angela Marie Gwyn was arrested June 5 and charged with theft 1 and identity theft.

• Brittany Nicole Newton was arested June 4 and charged with seven counts of failure to appear (two counts of child neglect 2, criminal driving while suspended/ revoked, two counts of criminal mistreatment 1, two counts of recklessly endangering another person).

• Natasha Alinet Orosco was arrested June 6 and was charged with burglary 1 and placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appeartrespass 2).

HEALTH DIRECTORY

CHIROPRACTIC

• JOYNT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Brian Joynt, DC - 629 Clay Street East, Monmouth, OR 97361  Family-oriented chiropractic clinic, dedicated to creating an unparalleled experience of service, quality and care by teaching the true principles of chiropractic. We look forward to empowering each of you to help your family participate more fully in life. New patients welcome. Accept most insurance. Auto/ personal injury and work comp. Massage therapist on site. Complimentary consultations. Call us today to make your appointment (503) 837-0550.

• THORNTON CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Sharon and Marty Thornton - Palmer Graduates - We care, God cures. 1650 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 97351 503-838-3346. Office hours: Mon & Wed 8am-12pm & 2pm-6pm, Tues & Thursday 8:30am-12pm & 2pm-6pm, Fri 8am-noon.  Serving Polk county for 25 years. Offering Thompson Drop and other hands-on techniques, as well as Advanced Activator Methods and Functional Neurology. We provide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity adjusting for all ages in a loving and caring environment. We are accepting new patients for Family Wellness Care, Medicare, Auto or personal injury & Workers Comp. Licensed Massage Therapy available on site.

COUNSELING

• CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING  offers counseling services to individuals, couples and families as well as seminars and grief recovery workshops. Areas we support but are not limited to are adolescent, premarital, marriage, family, trauma, crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, and identity crisis. We help our clients find healing, learn communication skills, and appropriate responses to individual and family needs and how to obtain overall health, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We provide a safe and caring environment to face life situations, address interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict and help individuals realize their full potential in order to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective, and purpose. Our counselors are NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselors, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselors and Certified Temperament Counselors. Our office is located at 177 SW Oak St., Dallas, OR 97338. For more information or to schedule an appointment visit our website www. crossandcrowncounseling.com or call (503) 917-1625.

GENERAL DENTISTRY

• WESTON K. MORRILL, DMD - 289 E. Ellendale Suite #201, Dallas. 503-623-6616. Family, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Complete dentistry for the entire family. Se habla español.

• KENNETH WINOKUR, DMD - 329 South Main Street Independence, OR 97351. 503-838-1633. High quality service with your comfort in mind. Nitrous oxide gas sedation available. www.independencedental. org

IMAGING SERVICES

• WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL  offers state-of-the-art, all-digital diagnostic imaging services. With your physician’s referral, we provide bone density tests, CT scans, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and MRI services. Check out our comfortable and spacious mammography suite. Our imaging services are located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-6237302. Learn more at salemhealth.org/westvalley.

LABORATORY SERVICES

• SALEM HEALTH HOSPITALS & CLINICS  provides lab services at three convenient locations in Dallas, Monmouth and Independence. Both fully accredited labs accept health care provider referrals for collections and testing. The labs also offer employment and selfreferral drug testing. Appointments are not required at either location. Learn more at salemhealth.org/lab. WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL  outpatient lab available weekdays 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-814-5227

SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC – MONMOUTH  is open Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-814-5227.

SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC – INDEPENDENCE is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., 1430 Monmouth St., 503-917-2255.

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES

• WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL  offers a wide range of rehabilitation services. Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are located at 1050 SE Uglow Ave, Dallas, 503-917-2121.

• SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC –MONMOUTH offers physical, occupational and speech therapy. Located at 512 Main St., 503-838-1388. Learn more at salemhealth.org/rehab.

PRIMARY CARE

• SALEM HEALTH MEDICAL CLINICS  are accepting new patients in Dallas, Monmouth and Independence. With a proactive health care approach, the clinics provide care for all ages. Services include annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling. Learn more at salemhealth.org/primary-care.

Dallas — 1000 SE Uglow Ave., 503-623-8376

Independence — 1430 Monmouth St., 503-917-2255

Independence — Central Health and Wellness Center — 1601 Monmouth St., Suite 100, 503-838-0045

Monmouth — 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1182

URGENT CARE

• BESTMED URGENT CARE  provides treatments and services for time-sensitive injuries and illnesses. We have caring and knowledgeable providers to treat a variety of conditions such as fever & flu, sprains & strains, allergies & asthma, UTIs, and dehydration. Additional services include sports physicals, on-site lab & x-ray, sutures & stitches, and vaccinations. Walkins are welcome. Learn more online at bestmedclinics. com. The BestMed Urgent Care clinic is located at 186 West Ellendale Avenue in Dallas; 971-900-4984.

advanced mechanical skills as well. So far, six vehicles have been donated to the program, repaired and either gifted to someone in need or sold to help cover expenses.

Mohr also serves as a missionary with Infaith which has allowed The Gate students to

partner with him at several oil clinics this past year. At each Saturday oil clinic, the students and other volunteers have given back to the community by offering free oil changes to low income families and moms through Bambinos.

“We have a bunch of families in need that we get to help out, we get to be the

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“It’s a family business and we want to grow it to other locations,” she said. One valuable lesson learned so far is for Soto to listen to her customers.

“You have to have the ability to be patient with customers that sometimes doesn’t like the ways you do things that you are not familiar with. You try to do things the way

they want,” she said. “But it’s been fun.”

Soto’s mother, Hermalina, is better known as Mina to those who knew her. The family has lived in the area for some 15 years.

The bakery opened March 16. Soto wants to transition to a more traditional Mexican restaurant over time.

Mina Angie’s Sweets is at 1644 Monmouth Street. It is right behind the 7-Eleven

hands and feet of Jesus and I couldn’t do it without all the different people who volunteer,” said Mohr. The Gate hopes that the new auto mechanic shop will allow more students to participate and bring more opportunities to serve the community.

Store and next to the laundromat.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (971) 720-5392 for more information.

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Representatives from Ag West and Developing Successful People Foundation donate a $13,000 check to The Gate for their youth Automotive Mechanic Club to build an outdoor building to work on cars within. Presenting the check are (from left) Campbell Smith, Jared Oliver from Ag West, David Mohr of Mohr’s Automotive, Ben Bobeda and Todd Hatley.

Record number of Dragons sign letters of intent

KYRON DODDS, WRESTLING, UMPQUA COMMUNITY

BRIAN, SOFTBALL, CARROLL COLLEGE

JORDAN CRESSWELL, SOFTBALL, WILLAMETTE

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50 years ago Jun. 12, 1974

Three students honored at Chemeketa

Three Polk County students were honored last Wednesday night at Chemeketa Community College’s 11th annual awards banquet at the Salem Armory. Anna U Scholz, Dallas, received the top scholarship award for oneyear curriculums. She maintained a straight-A average in the practical nursing curriculum. Wilbur Brinkert, Dallas, was named outstanding student in the machine shop curriculum. Ron Edwards, Monmouth, received the outstanding student award in the forest technology program.

Summer reading clinic is offered by staff at OCE

The Special Education Division of Oregon College of Education in Monmouth sponsors a Summer Reading clinic to assist children with unusual reading and/or basic skills problems grades 1-12. They are seeking pupils who simply need an “extra boost”

in skills, as well as those who need extensive help.

Legion ball underway

The 1974 Summer American Legion baseball season for Area 3 teams officially opened last Friday with eight scheduled games among the mid-Willamette Valley Clubs Dallas’ outfit opened at Corvallis and according to Greg Smith, coach, “they just defensed us to death. We lost 4 to 0 but Quinton Wright smacked the ball with authority all night but instead of base hits their infield came up with some spectacular plays and turned possible singles or doubles into double plays. Kris Dunkle threw for us and looked real sharp, particularly in the late going.”

40 years ago Jun. 13, 1984

Polk joins women voters

The League of Women Voters of Salem changed its name May 29 to the League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk County. The purpose of the group is “to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues.”

Community Achievement

Luke Borja wins Oregon Tech Citizenship Award

Oregon Tech celebrates students who make a difference on campus for all students, whose accomplishments bring outstanding recognition and pride to Oregon Tech, who contribute to their communities, or who are exemplary role models.

The Owens Citizenship Award was established by the family of the late Rose and Vern J. Owens. It is intended for the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has made outstanding contributions to the university. This is exemplified by high moral standards, participation in school activities, interest in the betterment of the student body standards, a cooperative attitude toward the faculty and fellow students, and a spirit of adventure in academic activities.

This year’s recipient is Luke Borja, originally from Dallas, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management.

The award is presented to one student each year.

A nomination letter for Luke stated: “During his time at Oregon Tech, Luke has been committed to academic studies, serving his fellow students, and supporting Oregon Tech and the greater Klamath Falls community.”

Another nomination stated, “Luke may be one of the kindest students I have ever encountered in my 15-plus years as an educator. We should feel proud that our university has nurtured such an exceptional student who is poised for a very promising future.”

Oregon Tech will hold a special ceremony before the June 15 commencement ceremony to honor awardees who make a difference at the university.

WOU’s Jasper Beck wins prestigious poetry competition

Western Oregon University student Jasper Beck, an English major, recently won the prestigious College Undergraduate Poetry Competition sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies.

“We all knew Jasper was a terrific poet, but winning a major national prize provided serious confirmation of his talent,” said Henry Hughes, Ph.D., Beck’s English professor.

The contest requires students to submit a manuscript of ten poems, and Beck’s collection, titled “Creator & Destroyer,” was selected as the winner from among 31 submissions from 24 schools in 15 states. NFSPS will publish the collection as a chapbook to be launched at their June convention in Roswell, Georgia. The collection is now available for purchase on Amazon.

“I’ve always viewed poetry as a personal passion, but this award inspires me toward a professional career as a writer,” said Beck.

Beck will receive a $500 cash prize, free copies of the chapbook, free registration, and a stipend to attend the June conference to read from his collection.

In the official April 2024 NFSPS newsletter, Lana Austin, one of the judges, stated, “From the first poem,

Brateng takes top USDA Jean Brateng, county executive director for the Polk

I fell in love with Creator & Destroyer because I could see, smell, taste, touch, and hear the worlds these poems inhabit that are dripping with luscious verisimilitude. Deft technical precision is evident, yet organically incorporated when considering the chapbook’s sonic splendor.’”

Charlotte Hunter makes Emerson College

dean’s list

Charlotte Hunter, of West Salem, earned dean’s list honors from Emerson College for the Spring 2024 semester.

The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.

Hunter is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2024.

Abigail Matlack, Katie Kyllo receive educator hero scholarships

Abigail Matlack and Katie Kyllo received Sheridan High School Alumni 2024 Educator Hero Fern Eberhart Scholarships. Kathe Eberhart presented the $2,500 scholarships at Senior Awards Night on June 5 in memory of Kathe’s mother, Fern Eberhart, English teacher, drama/speech coach and counselor at Sheridan High School from 1946-1976.

Abigail, daughter of Blake and Delea Matlack, plans to attend Pacific University to earn an elementary education degree. She has been a member of the National Honor Society, held several student leadership positions and has

Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), recently received the United Stated Department of Agriculture’s highest honorary recognition. She received the “Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture. Mrs. Brateng is one of only five CED’s to receive the national award, and the only CED west of the Mississippi River honored this year. Brateng’s selection was based upon here outstanding leadership provided to Polk County.

Foster takes regionals Dallas’ Andy Foster successfully defended his age group wrestling title on

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been active in community service throughout her high school career.

Katie, daughter of Sam Kyllo, has been accepted to attend the University of Oregon to study social work. She was active in the National Honor Society, participated in three sports as well as community service at Sheridan High School.

Dallas Rotary Club announces scholarship recipients

Three Dallas High School seniors were recently awarded Carl E. Morrison Scholarships from the Rotary Club of Dallas.

Kaitlyn Ragan will be using her scholarship to attend the Aviation Academy at Lane Community College.

Loralei Parsons will be pursuing a medical imaging degree at the Oregon Institute of Technology.

Trevor Olson will be pursuing a business management degree, starting at Chemeketa Community College and then transferring to a four-year university.

“We are proud of these outstanding young people, and we honored to be helping them along the way toward attaining their career goals,” said Dallas Rotary President Brian Latta.

The funds for Dallas Rotary Club scholarships come from the proceeds of community fundraisers including the upcoming June 21 golf tournament and the club’s signature Breakfast in the Park that takes place on July 28, at Dallas City Park. To support those endeavors, go to https:// dallasarearotaryclub.square. site.

This week’s Flashback is from June 13, 1984: Bigfoot Awards for reading were given to sixth grade students at Lyle Elementary School Wednesday. Winners are (left to right) Julie Baumgartner, second place; Robert dela Pena, first place with 5.553 pages read; Audrey Lozowski, third place; and Dawn Wetter, fourth place.

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be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal representative, Erik Schimmelbusch, Attorney at Law, 4035 Douglas Way, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035. 06/12. CPI24-2059 NOTICE OF

ELECTION FOR DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF THE POLK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that on November 5, 2024, an election will be held for the purpose of electing board director(s) to the following positions for the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District: Positions: Zone 1 - 4 years, Zone 4 - 4 years, At-Large 1 - 4 years. Zone boundaries, eligibility requirements, and copies of the required elections forms may be obtained at the SWCD Office located at 580 Main St, Suite A, Dallas, OR 97338, 503-623-9680 X108 Election forms and information may also be found at: https://www. oregon.gov/ODA/programs/ NaturalResources/SWCD/Pages/ Elections.aspx Each candidate must file a “Declaration of Candidacy” and a “Petition for

Nomination Signature Sheet” with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division. The filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2024. 06/12.

CPI24-2060 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 24PB03922 In the Matter of the Estate of Charlotte N. Thomas, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Charlotte N. Thomas died March 11, 2024,

for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http:// www.oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, Prime Recon LLC, has authorized the

undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated:5/20/2024 Prime Recon LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, Attorney Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone number for the Trustee: (888) 725-4142 A-4817482 05/29/2024, 06/05/2024, 06/12/2024, 06/19/2024

PCI24-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Case No. 24PR00761 SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF TRAVIS GENE PIRELLI, Respondent. TO ASHLEY ROSE PIRELLI, AN INTERESTED PARTY: In accord with ORS 125.060 and 125.070, notice is hereby given to you of the following: GENE J. PIRELLI and MICHELLE D. PIRELLI filed a petition asking the court to appoint Gene J. Pirelli and Michelle D. Pirelli as guardian of TRAVIS GENE PIRELLI, respondent. Any objections must be made or filed in the guardianship proceeding in the above court on or before June 28, 2024. The date of first publication in this matter is May 22, 2024. Objections may be made in writing or in person, orally, at: Probate Department, Polk County Circuit Court, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338. If no objections are received, a formal court hearing might not be held on this matter; and a Limited Judgment Appointing Guardian will be submitted to the court on an ex parte basis at the expiration of the time for filing objections. If the court receives objections, the judge will hold a hearing. As of the first date of publication of this notice, no hearing has been set. NOTICE: If you wish to receive copies of future filings in this case, you must inform the judge and the person named as petitioner in this notice. You must inform the judge by filing a request for notice and paying any applicable fee. The request for notice must be in writing, must clearly indicate that you wish to receive filings in the proceedings and must contain your name, address, and phone number. You must notify the person named as petitioner by mailing a copy of the request to the petitioner. Unless you take these steps, you will receive no further notice regarding this case. SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR RELIEF: This is a petition for guardianship, whereby Petitioner is seeking appointment as guardian of the minor Respondent. This notice is published by Order of the Honorable Rafael A. Caso, Judge of the above-entitled court, made and entered on the 4th day of May, 2024. REIF & HUNSAKER, PC By: Alexander A. Redmond OSB# 164650 Of Attorneys for Petitioners 273 N. Grant St. Canby, OR 97013 E: alex@canbylaw.com T: (503) 266-3456 F: (503) 266-8555 PCI24-2001 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24973321-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, JUSTIN LINDORFER as Grantor to AMERITITLE, LLC, as trustee,

in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC. DBA CMG FINANCIAL, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 8/6/2021, recorded 8/20/2021, in official records of POLK County, Oregon in book/ reel/volume No. and/or as fee/ file/instrument/microfilm/ reception number 2021-013376 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to CMG Mortgage, Inc. covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 315210 07319-AB-05100 LOT 9, BLOCK 14, CHATNICKA HEIGHTS NO. 4, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 3446 CHAMPLAIN CT NW, SALEM, OR 97304

The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $49,835.76 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $405,943.32

Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 7/1/2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement,

including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 8/27/2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the Polk County Courthouse, located at 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of POLK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest Justin Lindorfer 3446 CHAMPLAIN CT NW SALEM, OR 97304 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee,

MOMENTS IN TIME

• On June 24, 2005, actor Tom Cruise rattled and debated with interviewer Matt Lauer, host of NBC’s morning talk show “Today,” with his criticism of antidepressant medications and psychiatric therapy, calling psychiatry a “pseudoscience.”

On June 25, 1988, teenaged Debbie Gibson’s song “Foolish Beat” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the youngest person ever to write, produce and perform her own No. 1 pop single.

• On June 26, 1993, President Bill Clinton ordered U.S. warships to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iraqi intelligence headquarters in downtown Baghdad, in retaliation for an Iraqi plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush during his April visit to Kuwait.

• On June 27, 1939, one of cinema’s most famous scenes was recorded when Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara parted for the last time in “Gone With the Wind.” Director Victor Fleming also shot the scene using an alternate line -- “Frankly, my dear, I just don’t care” -- in case film censors objected to the word “damn.” They did, fining producer David O. Selznick $5,000 for including the curse even though they approved the movie.

• On June 28, 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles with the Allies, officially ending World War I. English economist John Maynard Keynes, who attended the peace conference but left in protest of the treaty, predicted that strict terms imposed on Germany would lead to its financial collapse.

• On June 29, 1776, Edward Rutledge, one of South Carolina’s representatives to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, wrote a letter to New York Rep. John Jay expressing his anxiety over whether moderates like the two of them could “effectually oppose” a resolution for independence. Jay had business elsewhere and was unable to attend the Congress.

• On June 30, 1934, in Germany, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler ordered a bloody purge of his own political party, assassinating hundreds of Nazis whom he believed had the potential to become future political enemies. The leadership of the Nazi Storm Troopers (SA), whose 4 million members had helped bring Hitler to power in the early 1930s, was especially targeted.

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