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By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

The Dallas Downtown Historic District in Polk County is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation received the city of Dallas’s application to the National Register of Historic Places in February. Tyler Ferrari, Economic Development Specialist, said the city initiated these efforts in 2019 through a survey identifying historic homes, businesses and other resources in the downtown core.

He was surprised to get a decision back so quickly from the advisory committee, as he was initially told the process could take into the fall.

The National Park Service — which maintains the National Register — accepted the nomination on May 24.

“I think it’s definitely exciting.

It was a long time coming for the downtown core to get properly recognized as a history downtown district. It’s the first step preserving its history,” Ferrari said.

The Advisory Committee said in a press release they chose to list the Dallas Downtown Historic District

in the National Register of Historic Places because of its local significance in the area of commerce for its association with broad patterns of history and its representation of the economic development of the city of Dallas.

“Near the center of the historic district is the Polk County Courthouse (completed in 1900), a building that exemplifies an era when agriculture and timber led to Dallas’ unprecedented economic vitality,” the committee wrote.

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Student garden grows into popular program for charter school

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Before the COVID pandemic, the Luckiamute Valley Charter Schools had a seed of an idea for a new program for their students. They applied and received a one-year mentorship from the Farm to School Institute to create an outdoor school garden.

That imitative has since grown to a popular garden that’s about 60-feet by 150-feet that involves every student at both their schools, grades K through 8. Lua Siegel, hired to facility and grow the program, said the students have since cultivated and harvested quite the bounty.

“They’ve grown several hundred pounds of tomatoes, pumpkins,

mini watermelon, zucchini, peppers, beans, corn, garlic, onions, potatoes. A lot so far,” Siegel said. She said LVCS was one of four schools in Oregon Eco Trust chose to host their program. After surveying parents and teachers, it was exactly the initiative they felt was perfect for the school to utilize for their Student Investment Account.

Christy Wilkins, LVCS Director, said it’s rather rare for schools to support a garden program with a full-time coordinator and assistant.

“We have growing programs on both campuses that is absolutely supported by our board. It’s something they’ve wanted for long time,”

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By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

However, in a last-ditch effort to bypass the need for the unpopular safety fee Councilor Dawn Roden proposed a 15% across the board cut to every department within the city’s budget.

After city staff walked the councilors through the budgeting process that leaves natural room for cuts should grant funds not materialize, Mayor John McArdle outright stated Roden’s proposal was a “bad amendment” he was not in favor of supporting.

The City Council approved a $51 million budget, up from $37 last year. However, according to the staff report, if additional actions were taken the city was facing a deficit by 2025-26 that would balloon to $3 million by the 2028-29 fiscal year.

The Budget Committee recommended implementing a public

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The downtown core of Dallas has been added to list of National Register of Historic Places.

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Axel Delsman eats freshly picked broccoli from the Luckiamute Charter School’s student garden.

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Vendors sought for Hop & Heritage Festival

The Independence Downtown Association is seeking vendors for its Hop & Heritage Festival Sept. 21 from noon to 8 p.m. It is a fun, small-town event that celebrates the history and heritage of hops and agriculture in the community.

The street is shut down and the IDA can host over 100 vendors. There is music all day, demonstrations at the Heritage Stage, a soda and beer gardens and lots of fun for the entire family.

Vendor spaces are 10’x10’. Early bird pricing (before July 31) is $35 for non-food vendors and $50 for food vendors. Regular pricing (Aug. 1 - Sept. 3) is $45 for non-food vendors and $60 for food vendors. Hookup fees for water is $15 and power is $10.

The Hop & Heritage Festival does not permit direct sale merchandise, i.e., Tupperware, Avon or Scentsy. The IDA highly encourages handmade products made by artisan crafters. Embracing the theme of hops or vintage style items is preferred.

For more information about becoming a vendor go to: www.downtownindependence.com/vendor.

IPD release safety belt enforcement results

The results are now available from Independence police’s recent safety belt enforcement. From May 1 through June 2, as part of a nationwide Click-it-or-Ticket-it enforcement campaign, officers worked a total of 15 hours and issued citations for:

• 3 distracted driving (7 warnings)

• 1 seat belt (6 warnings)

• 1 driving while suspended

• 3 for other reasons

The national seat belt use rate in 2023 was 91.9%, which is good — but it can be better. The other 8.1% still need to be reminded that seat belts save lives. Despite these steady increases in observed seat belt use, approximately half of all passenger vehicle deaths are unrestrained. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a noexcuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.

This enforcement was made possible thanks to a federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Impact.

Clarification

A police report in the June 12 issue of the Itemizer-Observer detailed an Independence Police Department arrest of Gerald Pryce. Pryce was charged with assault 4 after closing a car door the complainant’s hand. The incident was reported on Corsair Drive but actually took place on Airport Road. The ItemizerObserver is happy to help set the record straight.

IT’S CALF & FAWN SEASON:

Keep your distance from elk and deer

Oregon’s deer and elk give birth from May through July. It’s natural for mother animals to leave their young alone and hidden for extended periods of time while they go off to feed, so never assume a young animal is orphaned when you see it alone. The mother will return when it’s safe to do so—when people, pets or predators aren’t around.

Removing an animal from the wild is also a violation of Oregon wildlife laws. (ORS 497.308 – No person shall remove from its natural habitat or acquire and hold in captivity any live wildlife in violation of the wildlife laws).

When people remove them from the wild, young animals miss the chance to learn where to seek cover, what to eat and how to escape from predators and other dangers. The time young animals spend with their parents and in their natural environment is crucial for the development of survival skills long term.

Fawns and calves are most vulnerable to predation in their first few weeks of life when they can’t run with the herd. Their mothers will hide them in brush and go off to forage for food some distance away, sometimes for long periods so as to not call attention to their young. A fawn or calf’s spotted coat helps camouflage them as they stay motionless except when nursing. They also have very little odor as another protection against attracting predators.

Fawns are sometimes mistakenly picked up by humans with good intentions, a problem that almost immediately reduces their chances of survival to zero. The doe has put half a year of intense effort into reproducing and will go to great lengths to find her fawn, often searching the area in a grid pattern. Please, leave fawns where they are.

If you encounter deer or elk, especially with young, give them space and enjoy

viewing from a distance. If your presence disturbs wildlife, you’re too close.

Deer and elk see dogs as a threat to their young and may act aggressively in response to disturbance from a dog. Keep pets leashed and away from wildlife. Female elk with

Dallas Library hosts

The Dallas Public Library hosts author Melody Carlson June 27 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss her new novel, “Just for the Summer.”

The novel tells the story of Ginny Masters, who manages a popular boutique hotel in Seattle. But the daily challenges and irritations of a fastpaced job and a demanding boss are starting to get to her.

Meanwhile, Jacqueline Potter manages her grandfather’s fishing lodge in Idaho because it was the only job she could find after graduating. The solution to both their problems seems obvious. Just for the summer, they’ll swap jobs and lifestyles. Library Journal gave “Just for the Summer” a starred review, their highest praise.

young calves have injured and killed pets in Oregon and Washington. It is their instinct to protect their young.

Elk are large wild animals and can be aggressive without warning. Roosevelt elk are the largest elk subspecies in terms of body size, with bulls

generally weighing

700-1,100 pounds. Cow elk will aggressively protect their young in the spring and summer. Bull elk become especially aggressive during the fall rut when they challenge other males and will charge anything that comes too close.

author Melody Carlson

Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million.) Even so, she considers herself mostly a “storyteller.” Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (“Finding Alice”) to lighter topics like house-flipping (“A Mile in My Flip-Flops”) but most of the inspiration behind her

fiction comes right out of real life.

This is a free event funded by the Polk County Cultural Coalition. There will be books available for purchase and signing by the author. For more information contact the library at (503) 6232633 or go to facebook.com/ dallaslibraryoregon.

Melody Carlson

“One Service” event returns June 23 featuring seven local churches

The Dallas Ministerial Association third annual “One Service” event returns June 23 at the Dallas High School Stadium. The public is invited to join at 10:30 a.m. for free refreshments and engagement. Then at 11 a.m. begins the combined citywide worship service. Organizers are expecting close to 1,500 worshippers in attendance.

Last year, “One Service” featured worshippers from 17 local congregations, and roughly 1,100 people in attendance. There will be singing and speakers from a number of churches.

“This is an effort to bring the churches of Dallas together to demonstrate our mutual love and respect for Jesus,” said Pastor Russ

Hilsinger, DMA president. “It will demonstrate that we have much in common with each other. This will be a day of mutual love and respect for those who come.”

This year’s theme is taken from Ephesian 4:4-6 which teaches “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you would called to one hope of your calling; One Lord,

one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” There will be seven speakers (given five minutes each) from seven different churches communicating this truth to the people.

An offering will be taken to support the local charity Bambinos, which supports mothers and young children.

In addition, there will child care and a prayer tent where people can come for personal prayer and support. For more information, go to https://drive.google.com/drive/ folders/1hJKay-J4rB0Qxd1tKXJSTzJes36EDp1V?usp=share_link.

City of Dallas makes Salinas’ 6th District funding request list

The city of Dallas was among U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) requests of nearly $23 million in the Fiscal Year 2025

government funding legislation for critical public safety, housing, infrastructure, and rural development projects across Oregon’s Sixth District.

“I am so proud to announce my funding requests for fiscal year 2025,” said Salinas. “After successfully delivering over $14 million in community project funding for Oregon’s Sixth District earlier this year, I am already hard at work to secure even

more federal dollars that will help make life better for you and your neighbors.

These requests are the product of countless meetings and conversations that my staff and I have held with local leaders and stakeholders – from Tualatin to Dallas and everywhere in between. Whether it’s investing in public safety or expanding access to affordable housing, I am confident that every single one of these projects will have a positive impact on our communities and I look forward to advocating for them in Congress.”

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West Valley Housing Authority will hold their Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at 204 SW Walnut in Dallas, Oregon. An Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 will be held immediately following the Regular Meeting, if required. Agenda for the meeting is posted on the Housing Authority website at www.wvpha.org. The location for the meeting is handicapped accessible. Please advise the West Valley Housing Authority if you need any special accommodations to attend the meeting or wish to attend via zoom.For information, please call 503-623-8387, VRS (877) 326-3877.

Salinas requested $500,000 for the Ccty of Dallas’ LaCreole Node Sewer Project. Funds will be used to extend the city’s sanitary sewer system to a 222-acre development area that currently cannot be developed due to lack of sewer service; the development area will be used for high density residential and commercial development, providing much needed housing stock and economic activity. The area is already home to 153 individual properties, all of which rely on on-site septic. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because sewage service is necessary to meet Dallas’ growing development needs and to prevent any negative public health consequences related to septic use. To view a full list of Salinas’ requests, go to https://salinas.house.gov/ fy2025-community-proj-

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of the meals as part of a longterm vision,” Siegel said.

Student project grows into popular program

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some acknowledgment of the Luckiamute Kalapuya, Siege said.

To help develop the garden program, LVCS pursued grants, both local (Maps Credit Union) and from the state (Department of Education) to purchase supplies like lumber.

Now, all 230 students enrolled at LVCS get a full gardening class period each week. Siegel said the garden actually incorporates many aspects of the school’s curriculum.

Siegel has a degree in education and a masters in bilingual education. But her most pertinent experience was being a parent of five children, a couple who she said are very neurodivergent.

“I couldn’t leave them home alone. I spent a lot of time in the garden doing animal therapy with (one). I learned a lot about children, particularly boys that struggle with mainstream education,”

Siegel said. “It’s what turned me on not just to environmental education but behavioral education where all children can be successful.”

The program had relatively few students able to participate until the pandemic relented. The garden started from scratch at both locations.

“There was nothing here. But we chose locations to eventually grow to the point we could raise produce that would make it into the cafeteria and some point be part

Dallas

Downtown added to list of National Register of Historic Places

From Page A1 Wilkins said. “But it was hard to find the right person. I heavily recruited her. We were fortunate to recruit and hire Lua. What she’s been able to accomplish in such a relatively short period of time is phenomenal.”

“Science and math, parts of the seed, the plant, health and movement. Sometimes the P.E. teacher send his kids out to work in the garden. Art, painting signs, and the middle schoolers are doing research when they design posters,” Siegel said.

The program’s popularity grew at such an exponential rate, the school hired Kristine Olsen as an assistant. She’s heading up a boardwalk project. The students are constructing a path around the garden, as the surrounding area is actually prone to flooding.

“It all gets flooded because it’s a seasonal wet prairie,” Olsen said. “So we did some research with the Polk County Soil Water Conservation and Luckiamute Watershed Council on what traditionally happened on wet prairie.”

The school also received grants from Spirit Mountain Casino and Polk County Cultural Coalition to do

“Because this was their land. They’re constructing interpretive trail signs from the Grand Ronde Educational Curriculum, after getting permission to use their curriculum,” Siegel said. “Students identify native plants, from hazel to willows. And incorporate handcrafts into traditional work. So the garden is not just for food growing.”

The successful program only looks to grow from here. Siegel said LVCS was selected as one of 10 teams to participate in the 2024-25 Oregon and Washington Farm to School K-12 Institute.

The Farm to School K-12 Institute promises their program will help “build the relationships, skills, and connections needed to implement a more robust and integrated farm to school programming rooted in our school’s community and aligned with school priorities. Farm to school programming enriches the connection that communities have with fresh, culturally relevant foods and local food producers by supporting gardening, agricultural education, and local food purchasing at schools and early childhood education sites.”

“It’s really a research-based approach, to provide a holistic education for our students,” Wilkins said. “We know from research that physical activity helps kids focus, supports

O.P. Pelky tests some fresh corn picked from the Luckiamute Charter School’s student garden.

mental health and especially being outside. This is very much integrated into our overall philosophy of providing kids P.E. every day. “We are really excited and proud we have this program, and so is our board and parents. For some of our parents, the garden was the sole reason they enrolled their kids in our school.”

With the arrival of the end of the school year, the garden program continues through the summer. Siegel said families volunteer to maintain it, with more and more getting involved than the year before.

“We’ve actually had parents weed and get to harvest,” Siegel said. She has big plans as the garden continues to grow. She’s looking to add a classroom, allowing the students to cook indoors with kitchenette equipment. Their orchard should also start producing in another year. They’re looking to add another gazebo to allow more outdoor time during the winter and add a greenhouse so they’re growing produce sooner before kids go out in June.

“We’re also looking to doing animals next year,

chickens, would be cool to have bees at the middle school,” Olsen added. “All approved by the Department of Education.” Siegel said Luckiamute Valley Charter School is always looking for volunteers or donations, such as leaves in the fall and grass clippings from the summer to help with mulching.

“From lumber or tools, any donations to help the kids. And, of course, it’s tax deductible,” Siegel said. “Contact us and well pick it up.”

The committee also listed Dallas because of its local significance for its shared architecture, noting the commercial building design, technology, style and form over a nearly century-long period of development.

modernism in the mid-20th century,” the committee wrote.

“As a collection, the buildings in the district reflect the evolution of commerce in Dallas’ downtown core from some of the earliest permanent construction in the 19th century through the arrival of

Downtown buildings built before 1900 include three built in 1890, the Bollman Funeral Home, Craven Brothers Hardware Store and the IOOF Lodge. Those built just after the turn of the century include the Carnegie Library (1912), Dallas National Bank (1911) and the New Scott Hotel (1900).

The Dallas Downtown Historic District is one of four individually National Register listed properties in Dallas, Oregon. The National Register of Historic Places was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Ferrari said now that Dallas has its Downtown Historic District designation, staff will work with the Public Works

Department to produce and place appropriate signage that welcomes visitors to the district. They’ll also replace street related signage in the downtown with Historic District visual markers.

“Later on, we’ll make small adjustments to the city’s development code to reflect the change, more language rather than substance, that

downtown is now a Historic District,” Ferrari said. He added through the end of year, staff will also work to produce a resource guide for downtown owners who now own a historic building.

“Making them aware of tax incentives and other potential funding for their building in terms preserving historic character,” Ferrari said.

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Can Sciatica Be Relieved Through Steriod Shots?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering what the best treatment is for sciatic pain. Would a steroid shot help? The pain is behind my knee, down the outside of my leg, and now on my foot. -- J.F.

ANSWER: “Sciatica” is a general term for a process that compresses the nerve roots, which causes symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and a loss of reflexes. The sciatic nerve supplies much of the innervation to the leg. The area that you describe is most likely the first sacral nerve (S1), and pain here is most frequently caused by disc herniation at the L5-S1 space. This can cause acute symptoms that are often quite severe.

Initial treatment is usually conservative, consisting of anti-inflammatories and avoiding activities that worsen pain. While bed rest was sometimes prescribed, it is seldom necessary for more than a day or two, and many people actually feel better when they are up and about. After a week, most people are able to do light activity, and I tell my patients neither to push themselves to do more than they can, nor force themselves to rest if they feel OK with light activity.

Steroids have certainly been used in this situation, and they are injected into the epidural space by an expert who uses imaging. Although there is a slight improvement in pain around three months among those who are treated with epidural steroids, there was no longer a benefit found around six months. This means that you get better only a little faster than normal at the cost of a small risk from the injection.

If a person isn’t recovering well within a few weeks, I often refer them to physical therapy. If they aren’t getting benefit at all (or they are getting worse), then it is time to find out what the cause is with an MRI and a referral to an expert.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read some comments stating there are studies indicating that metoprolol can cause Raynaud’s. I have been taking 25 mg of metoprolol daily (to control palpitations, not for high blood pressure) for about eight years, and last year, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s. Are these comments accurate? I do not have any known autoimmune diseases that would indicate secondary Raynaud’s. -- H.B.

ANSWER: Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is an accentuated physiological response to cold. When the known diseases that cause RP aren’t found, we call it primary RP. Drugs that constrict blood vessels can certainly precipitate RP. Decongestants, amphetamines, some cancer chemotherapy drugs, and cocaine are more likely on the list than beta blockers like metoprolol. But what you read is correct. Metoprolol, even at the low dose you take, can sometimes cause RP. However, it’s also possible that you just have primary RP and metoprolol has nothing to do with it.

It’s worth rethinking whether you need metoprolol. Palpitations can happen in healthy people without any pathological heart issues. If you have a known reason for the palpitations, ask your cardiologist (or whomever is prescribing the metoprolol) whether it would be possible for you to take a calcium blocker. Some calcium-channel blockers are vasodilators and are the first-line treatment for primary RP. Unfortunately, calcium blockers with antiarrythmic properties are not effective with RP, so it’s possible that you may need both.

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 ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. (c) 2024 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By LUCIE WINBORNE

• In 1865, William E. Brockway printed a counterfeit $100 bill that was so perfect, it left the Treasury Department with the sole option of withdrawing all authentic $100 bills from circulation.

• The official name for Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, which is an abbreviation of its ceremonial name: “Krung Thep Mahanakon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.” Which is why we just call it “Bangkok.”

• Plastic surgery first took place in India around 600 B.C., when it

was used with skin from the forehead to reconstruct the noses of criminals that had been amputated as punishment.

• In 1928, the German engineer Herman Sorgel proposed increasing Europe and Africa’s land mass by slowly draining the Mediterranean Sea, via a dam across the Strait of Gibraltar. Unsurprisingly, the idea never made it past the drawing board.

• The word “dunce,” meaning a dull-witted or ignorant person, comes from the name of John Duns Scotus, one of the greatest minds of his time.

• Jean-Baptiste Lully, the first documented conductor, was the first musician to use a baton -- a six-footlong staff that he pounded on the ground in time to the music. Sadly, he accidentally stuck the staff into his foot during a concert, developing fatal gangrene as a result.

• The quagga, a close relative of the zebra but with stripes only on its head and neck, became the first extinct animal to have its DNA studied, in 1984.

• The 13th of the month is more likely to fall on Friday than on any other day of the week.

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Thought for the Day: “One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.”

– André Gide

YOUR ECOLOGICAL HOUSE:

Doughnut economics? Or environmental devastation

By PHILIP S. WENZ

Between the doughnut’s social foundation of human well-being and ecological ceiling of planetary pressures lies the safe and just space for humanity.

— Kate Raworth

I spend more on a latte than Abideen Khan, a brick maker, earns working a full day in the hot sun. And I mean hot sun. Last week, during a brutal heat wave that could last a month, temperatures in his Jacobabad district of Pakistan soared to 126ºF. He was forced to cut his workdays short, losing half his subsistence wages.

With the advent of global warming, temporary summer migrations from Jacobabad to cooler parts of Pakistan have become the norm. Within a few decades the district, home to one million people, might have to be abandoned entirely. Meanwhile, progressive economists are working on theories that someday could change both the outrageous inequality that separates me from Mr. Kahn and the environmentally destructive practices that threaten his livelihood and possibly his life. One such theory has been proposed and explained, in readily understandable terms, in the 2017 book “Doughnut Economics: Seven ways to think like a 21st-century economist” by English economist Kate Raworth.

As an economics student at Oxford in the 1990s, Raworth became disillusioned with the field’s

standard theoretical framework, especially the idea that endless growth is a prerequisite for a healthy economy. Influenced by the ideas of American ecological economist Herman Daly (see my previous column, available online), she began to view the global economy as a series of energy and material flows, similar to those of an ecosystem where the solar energy captured by plants is converted to nutrients that are continuously recycled as animals eat the plants, die and become plant food themselves.

This is the opposite of the standard economic growth concept that views the biosphere’s forests, fisheries and so on as unlimited sources of “raw materials” which, once the economic value has been wrung out of them, can be discarded with little thought as to their remaining utility or embodied energy.

Raworth adopted the idea of a circular economy, where there was little or no waste and growth was limited by environmental constraints, but took it a step further. Representing the concept graphically, she drew not just one circle to represent economic flow, but two, one within the other, so the diagram resembled a doughnut. The inner circle represents what she calls the “social foundation” of the economy. Any economic activity that falls within that circle, the “hole” in the doughnut, exacerbates the “critical human deprivation” of poverty, homelessness and so on. Any activity outside the outer circle causes “critical planetary

degradation,” and is not sustainable, as we can readily observe in our growing environmental crisis. Raworth’s “safe and just space for humanity” — where a designed economy ensures adequate sustenance for everyone while preserving the environment for future generations — occupies the space between the doughnut’s hole and its outer edge. It is in this “dough” of the doughnut that the economy should function.

(If this seems hard to visualize, simply draw two concentric circles on a piece of paper and label the inner one “social foundation” and the outer one “ecological ceiling.” The space for a healthy, sustainable economy falls between the circles.) In her book, Raworth describes seven steps for reimagining and, ultimately, creating a sustainable doughnut economy. The first two — changing the goal (from GDP growth to the doughnut) and visualizing the economy as embedded in, not separate from, the biosphere, are fundamental to the rest. We will survey them in the next column. But meanwhile we must consider whether Doughnut Economics is a feasible way for our current civilization to move forward, or if we all must suffer Mr. Kahn’s fate before deciding to create a sustainable economy at our ecological house.

Philip S. Wenz studies environmental trends and developments. Visit his blog at Firebird Journal (firebirdjournal.com)

TOWN CRIER

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

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

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

– Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center

• 10 a.m. - PEARLS

• 10 a.m. - Tidepool Tango, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S

• 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center

6:30 p.m. - Juneteenth Celebration, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St.

Thursday, June 20

• 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. - 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

Dallas Library introduces new summer kids program

As part of Dallas Library’s summer reading program

“Read, Renew, Repeat” there will be several events for children. Terrific Tuesday’s June 25 event will be the Oregon Bird Man Outdoor Animal Show including eight birds, one snake, two lizards, and one hedgehog. All Terrific Tuesday events will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Dallas City Park Seibert Fredrickson Memorial Shelter. Please call the library at (503) 623-2633 if you have any questions and don’t forget to sign up on beanstack for their summer reading challenges.

SW Polk Fire District hosts Wildfire Ready event June 20

SW Polk Fire District invites the community their Wildfire Ready event June 20

• 6 p.m. - Independence Parks & Recreation Board meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

• 6:30 p.m. - Connecting Loose Threads, Monmouth Senior Center

• 6:30 p.m. - Monmouth Arts & Culture Commission meeting, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St.

Friday, June 21

• 7:30 a.m. - Third Annual Dallas Rotary Golf Tournament, Cross Creek Golf Course

• 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

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

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

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

Dallas Alliance Church hosts production of “The Citadel” June 21-23

Dallas Alliance Church presents the Restore My Soul Ministries production of “The Citadel” at 7 p.m. June 21, 2 and 7 p.m. June 22 and 3 p.m. June 23 at 775 E. Ellendale Ave. “The Citadel” is a fantasy epic that follows the young woman Esmaris, as she navigates the intricacies of the noble court. Along the way, she joins forces other allies as they attempt to root out the

• 2 p.m. - Free Movie: “Trolls Band Together”, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street St.

• 4 p.m. - Dallas Teen Advisory Board meeting, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 5 p.m. - Teen Game Night, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 5 p.m. - Make Music Day, for locations throughout Monmouth and Independence go to www.makemusicday.org/ polkcounty

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

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: A.C.T.

2 Duo, 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 22

• 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: Austin Gilbert, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

• 3 p.m. - Dallas Community Campout, City Park

evil that seeks to destroy The Citadel and the Kingdom of Gareth. Admission by donation. Proceeds go to restore My Soul Ministries and to support local theater group.

Dallas Rotary hosts third annual golf tournament June 21

The Third Annual Dallas Rotary Golf Tournament is June 21 with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start at the Cross Creek Golf Course, 13935 Highway 22. The two-person scramble is $100 per person which includes green fees, shared cart, range balls, HIO prizes, lunch and more. Proceeds benefit Dallas community service projects and student scholarships. To sign up, go to https://dallasrotaryclub.square. site/.

CASA Golf “Fore” Kids tournament returns June 22

Registration is now open for CASA of Polk County’s

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

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: The Shinkle Band, Dry Town Tap Station, 180 Main St E, Monmouth

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Leland Hallahan, Golden Hop Saloon, 133 C St,, Independence

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

Sunday, June 23

• 2 p.m. - Live Music: Kevin Hansen, 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 24

• 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

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

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

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.

Strive Cheer hosts fundraiser car wash June 22

Strive Cheer car wash fundraiser is June 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harvest Crossfit, 745 Main St., Dallas.

• 4 p.m. - Dallas Public Safety Committee meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

• 4 p.m. - Dallas Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

• 5 p.m. - Independence Library Board meeting, Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St.

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

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

Tuesday, June 25

• 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.

• 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 the Oregon Bird Man, Dallas City Park’s Siebert Fredrickson Memorial Shelter (SW Allgood Street)

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

• 1 p.m. - Senior Advisory Board meeting, Monmouth

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 Center, 180 Warren St S. This year’s celebration will feature Dr. Jamiere Abney, WOU Admissions Director, and Rev. Frank Morris who will facilitate a discussion about Juneteenth. They will also discuss two short videos about Juneteenth produced by the Washington Post.

Register now for 23rd annual 4th of July Classic Cruise In The 23rd annual July 4th Festival returns featuring Classic Cruise In is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Knox and Jackson streets in Monmouth. Entry is $15 per vehicle. Bring your classic car and receive two lunches provided by PCL. For more information, contact Rich at (503) 877-3464 or monmouthcarshow@yahoo.com.

DDA kicks off teen movie series June 25

The Downtown Dallas Association presents the beginning of its Teen Movie Series with a showing of “Mean Girls” June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Dallas Cinema, 166 SE Mill St. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Dallas Food Bank.

William Keith Lofton

June 6, 1931 - May 28, 2024

William Keith Lofton was born on June 6, 1931, at home in Mosquero, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully in his sleep May 28, 2024, at 92 years of age

Bill attended school in Roy, New Mexico, before the family moved to Oregon in 1947. He graduated from Dallas High School in 1949 and attended Oregon College of Education in Monmouth (currently known as Western Oregon University), before serving in Korea.

He returned home and finished his masters degree before he married Vera Neiman on June 3, 1956. Bill and Vera started their lives together with a new home in Eugene, Oregon, and lived there together until Vera passed away in 2010. They were married for 54 years enjoying traveling and fishing together. Bill was an avid fisherman and Vera learned to enjoy it also. Bill often said he got to fish more than other men because his wife loved it too.

Bill served in the Eugene school district for many years teaching and coaching basketball until he retired. He was very proud of all the young lives he touched. He enjoyed hearing from many of his students over the years.

Bill leaves a brother Wayne Lofton, a sister, Rufauna Craigmiles and niece Marcy Schram.

William Brian Reseland

Sept. 27, 1956 - June 7, 2024

William Brian Reseland passed away on June 7, 2024, in Salem, Oregon, at age 67.

Bill was born Sept. 27, 1956, in Tacoma, Washington. He was the son of Leslie and Vernon Reseland.

He attended schools in Dallas, Oregon, and Trinity Lutheran Church.

Bill worked in construction, auto mechanics and he raced cars.

He worked for Truitt Brothers Cannery in Salem. For a short time, he was married to Tammy Rambo.

He was preceded in death by his nephew Luka. He is survived by daughter Tiffany Allen; sister Nancy Reseland (Steve Anderson); and mother Leslie O’Brien.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is caring for the family.

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Mildred Punzel

June 4, 1940 - May 9, 2024

Millie Punzel, 83, of Lapine, Oregon, went home to be with our Lord in Heaven on May 9, 2024, with her family at her side. Millie was born on June 4, 1940, to Tom and Adele Muller in Dallas, Oregon.

She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Richard Punzel; her sister JoAnn Domaschofsky; her children Sharon Martin Shearin (Bill), Barry Martin (Kim), Joani Martin Grossman (Gary), Mike Punzel (Kristin), Lisa Punzel Johnson, Rick Punzel and Renee Punzel McBride; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Lapine, Oregon.

Les Weigel

Dec. 11, 1949 – Jan. 19, 2024

Les Weigel died at home in Falls City, Oregon, Jan. 19, 2024.

He grew up in Independence. Les attended Central High School. After high school he went to Vietnam. In 1970 he was wounded in the conflict. After coming home, he hung drywall with his dad for years. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother Gary, a nephew Adam and his mother. He also lost the love of his life of over 30 years, Delpha Daniels, several years ago. He took the loss hard. He is survived by his brother Steve and great-niece Indica.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially loved hunting ducks. He always had bird dogs. He was a very good man.

Alan Conger Benedict

Alan Conger Benedict was born March 29, 1941, to Stephen Allen Benedict and Emma Viola Conger Benedict. They lived south of Monmouth in the area soon taken over by the Camp Adair Cantonment for training soldiers during World War II. They soon had to relocate to a farm south of Dayton, Oregon, where Alan lived until he graduated from Dayton Union High School.

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He played the saxophone in the high school band and basketball. When he attended Oregon State College he played in the marching band and graduated with a Degree in Agriculture in 1965.

After college he continued to farm with his father. They raised row crops of strawberries, beans, and sweet corn. In about 1961 the family was able to move from Dayton back to the farm south of Monmouth when the war was over. Alan married Delores Parsons Bayliss in 1967 and they had two sons, Troy and Todd. Alan loved to watch his sons play sports while they were in high school. He continued farming for many years then enjoyed long haul trucking until he retired.

He spent his last days in Phoenix, Arizona, near his son Todd.

He is survived by his son Troy Benedict and wife Ginger Mulkey Benedict (Tyler, Tessa, Alicia, Pablo, Mercedes and six great grandchildren); and his son Todd Benedict and wife Gina (sons Jayse and Ben); his older sister Linda Benedict Barnett; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life will be held on June 29 at Helmick park at 11 a.m.

Kirk Mays

Kirk Mays, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, died in his sleep at home on June 10. He was born in Palo Alto, California, in 1958 and moved with his family to Oregon as a child. He graduated from Tillamook High School and attended Western Oregon College, where he met his wife of 42 years, Melanie.

His 25 years of contract architectural drafting for Good Samaritan in Corvallis helped the hospital expand and serve its patients. In school he was

active in music and drama. Friends and family knew him for his love of fishing, the outdoors, bicycles, pets, and fantasy football. His sports photography contributed to local high schools, especially Perrydale, where Melanie taught. Kirk and his dad Erman shared a love of vintage airplanes, attending air races and visiting bases and museums together.

Kirk is survived and missed by his wife, mother Clara Mays, sister Karen MaysWolke, brother Kenneth Mays, and Australian Shepherd “Tank.”

A Celebration of Life picnic will be held at Sarah Helmick Park the afternoon of Aug. 17. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Kirk’s favorite charity, Marion Polk Food Share.

James Evalou Parker Jul. 19, 1930 – May 15, 2024

James Evalou Parker was born in Netarts, Oregon, to Hazel and Ora Parker, the 11th child of 14 children.

Dad worked as a carpenter, logger, millworker, electrician, deacon, etc. He loved to hunt and fish and ride motorcycles. His passion was for hunts and reloading his own ammo. He loved our adventure trips to the beach and having clam chowder and fish and chips and of course his “chocolate shake” from Dutch Bros or Dairy Queen! And we can’t forget his cherry pie. Dad would say, “I like two kinds of pie, either hot or cold.”

James and Anna Parker had three kids - Miracle Ann, whom they waited 12 years to have, James Ira their oldest son, and Carl Leon the youngest.

Dad was preceded by his wife Anna Jean Parker; his mom Hazel May Parker; dad Ora Parker; brothers Jesse Ed Rob, Merrill, Howard,

Carl, Harold, Lowell, Warren and Roy; and sisters Madge, Dorothy and Jean.

Dad attended church for many years. He loved the Lord with all his heart and his life showed it.

Dad has four granddaughters, four great-granddaughters, one great-great-granddaughter, one grandson and five step grandchildren.

Joshua 24:15

Grant Gillis

July 18, 1953 - May 16, 2024

Grant William Gillis passed away suddenly May 16, 2024, at his home in Deer Island, Oregon. Grant was born July 18, 1953 to William and Virginia (Gentle) Gillis in Lebanon, Oregon. He joined sister Kathy at home in Sweet Home. That fall the family moved to Monmouth, Oregon, where many maternal relatives lived. At one time, Grant had 22 relatives living in a town of about 1,000 people. His grandfather was postmaster, and in 1961 his mother became city librarian.

Grant could talk to almost anyone. He was instinctively a good listener and always had stories of people he met. He had a good sense of humor and was a great one for jokes.

Grant graduated from Central High School in Independence, Oregon, in 1971. For a time, he worked with his father and uncle at their Texaco service station in town. The Gillis family was very interested in politics, and Grant ran for city council, being the youngest on the ballot. He even bought a small lot in town so he could qualify. He lost but got more votes than a local retired principal!

Later he graduated from the police program at Chemeketa Community College. But after being called to a fatal car accident, he decided that police service wasn’t for him, and he went back to work for Boise Cascade Plywood mill in Dallas, Oregon. In 1978 Grant married Debbie Coffelt, and in 1980

their daughter Carrie was born. Son William (Will) was born in 1983. Grant was transferred to Boise’s St. Helens mill where he continued to work until the mill closed. At Boise he was very involved in the union. He knew each current contract in detail and had the courage to stand up for safe working conditions. Grant loaded trucks for Boise and liked keeping track of things. When he reached 25,000 trucks loaded, he went into the office and jokingly told them he should get an award. The office staff thought it was a great idea and presented him with a framed award. After the mill closed, he continued to keep in touch with many of the people he had worked with.

Grant was an active Republican, who enjoyed meetings, campaigning, knocking on doors and working at fairs where he could talk and listen to people. He was “honest to a penny” and loyal to friends, family and principles. He was part of a men’s bible study group that meant a great deal to him. He was also a proud member of the St. Helens Swim Board and tried not to miss a meeting.

Grant was a lifelong reader; each year choosing 18 books to read in the coming year. He owned over 1,000 books. He liked non-fiction, biography and history best. He was a whiz at geography and liked maps. Grant enjoyed the outdoors; hiking with his father, and later taking his family and meeting “grandpa” for camping trips. He liked small town and rural life. He loved animals, especially his dogs and cats. In later years, his cats were special companions.

Most important to Grant was family. He was interested in genealogy and the stories of relatives before him. He maintained membership in the Polk County Historical Society. He loved his family and was so proud of them all. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially those who loved him. He is survived by wife, Debbie Gillis; daughter Carrie and her son Benjamin Gillis; and son Will Gillis (Heather); sister Kathy Blevins (Don); uncle Bill Gentle; nine cousins; and other extended family members.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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INVESTIGATING THE BIBLE: Mercy for the Enemy

By DAVID CARLSON PASTOR

Harry Truman’s Vice President, Alben Barkley, enjoyed telling the story of a preacher who asked his congregation if anyone had conquered the sin of hate. One person stood up, a 104-yearold man.

The parson asked, “You don’t hate anyone, Uncle Bo? That’s wonderful! Tell us how you did it.”

Uncle Bo replied, “Well, all of those skunks who done me dirt, all of them blankety-blanks I hated–they’re all dead.” Mercy toward those who mistreat us is uncommon.

In one story, a prophet was unwilling to share God’s

forgiveness and suffered drastic consequences.

God gave the prophet Jonah a hard command: “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.”

(Jonah 1:2, English Standard Version used throughout).

Nineveh was home to the Assyrians, brutal enemies of Israel who executed their captured foes by impaling them on tall stakes. Jonah rejected his divine assignment and went the opposite direction, to the coast of the Mediterranean, where he boarded a ship. Far out at sea, a great storm came and the sailors pleaded to their gods, but the winds intensified.

Jonah told the sailors that he was responsible for the raging sea. He had disobeyed

God. “Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you.”

(Jonah 1:12).

Reluctantly the sailors did so and the sea calmed. Jonah saw a huge beast swim under him and expected its jaws to crush his body. Instead, the massive mouth opened and sucked him into darkness.

“And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” (Jonah 1:17). As he was dying Jonah “remembered the Lord” and his prayer was heard. Three days later, “…the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land.” (Jonah 2:10), and Jonah revived.

Jesus used this story to illustrate his destiny: “For just as Jonah was three days

and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” (Matthew 12:40).

Then “…the word of Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message I tell you.’” (Jonah 3:2). This time he obeyed, preaching repentance three days. The Assyrian king led all the city by repenting and asking for mercy. When God withheld his judgment and destruction, Jonah was furious. He complained to God, “…for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.” (Jonah 4:2).

Jonah retreated to a desolate place where God caused a large plant to grow high overnight, giving Jonah shade from the hot sun. However the next night, God had a worm attack the plant and it died, exposing Jonah to scorching heat when daylight came.

Jonah grieved his loss.

“And the Lord said, ‘You pity the plant, for which you did not labor, nor did you make it grow…And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city in which there are more than 120,000 persons…?’”

(Jonah 4:10-11).

March 30, 1981, just two months after Ronald Reagan’s first inauguration, John Hinckley nearly succeeded in assassinating the new president. His .22 caliber bullet, designed to detonate

on impact, stopped one quarter inch from Reagan’s heart without exploding. As Reagan lay in the emergency room waiting for surgeons, he started to pray for himself. He wrote, “But I realized I couldn’t ask for God’s help while at the same time I felt hatred for the mixed up young man who had shot me…We are all God’s children and therefore equally beloved by him. I began to pray for his soul and that he would find his way back into the fold.”

[Brief bio: Mr. Pastor (yes, that is his last name, not his profession) is a Polk County, Oregon resident and graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota (M.Div., M.Th.).]

Polk County Worship Directory

DALLAS

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

More about the Bahá’í Faith: www.bahai.org or www.bahaisofsalem.org

Dallas Alliance Church — 775 E. Ellendale, Dallas, 503-623-2265, email dacoffice@dallasalliance.org; hours 9am to 3pm, Tu - Th, Closed for lunch 121pm; Lead Pastor — Gerad Neely, Youth/Children’s Director — Miriam Lawson; Every Sunday classes for all ages at 9:15am, Morning Worship at 9:00am-10:30am., (Nursery provided for self-serve use during those times); Tuesdays: Youth Night 7:00pm in Ediger Hall and All church Prayer 7pm in Sanctuary; Wednesdays: Adult Prayer Meeting 1:00pm. Call for info on other ministries. Web: dallasalliance.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 Les Jones, Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 9:30 am, Worship Service 11 am Study and Prayer Wednesday 7pm Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to noon Community Services for food and clothing Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

St. Philip Catholic Church — Fr. Michael P. Johnston, Pastor Pastor Email: mpjinpdx@yahoo.com | 825 S.W. Mill Street, Dallas, OR 97338

Phone: (503) 623.2440 - www.stphilorg.org.

Liturgical Schedule

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

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

Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:30 p.m.

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

Coffee and Donuts will be served after Sunday services

St. Thomas Episcopal Church — Welcome ! Our church is located at 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Our Web site is: stthomasdallasor.org. or look us up on Facebook. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of our congregation on Sundays for the 10:00AM service or find us live on Facebook.

May God Bless you and your families this Month of June

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.

The FBI Portland Division has seen an increase in reports of scammers falsely representing themselves as FBI agents, or a representative of another government agency, and sending couriers to pick up cash or gold payments. Be advised, federal agencies do not call or email individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often spoof caller ID information, and these phone calls are fraudulent even if they appear to be coming from an agency’s legitimate phone number. Recipients should hang up immediately and report the call. There are many versions of the government impersonation

$51 million budget approved with new public safety fee

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safety fee of $27 per month for each of the city’s 10,200 residents to preserve city services, like police and fire.

Rob Moody, City Finance Director, said staff was able to reduce the amount initiated down to $20. In subsequent years, the public fee would be reduced to $17 then $10 and be indexed in based on inflation thereafter.

“The reason (for the reduction) was to try to minimize the impacts of the fee showing up on the bill to the time when those bills are lowest for our citizens, which is during the winter instead of high-water bill times,” Moody explained.

FBI warns of scammers impersonating agents seeking monetary payments

scam, and they all exploit intimidation tactics. Typically, scammers will use an urgent and aggressive tone, refusing to speak to or leave a message with anyone other than their targeted victim; and will urge victims not to tell anyone else, including family, friends, or financial institutions, about what is occurring. Payment is demanded in various forms, in this new version of the scam, victims are asked to withdraw money as either cash or gold and give that to a courier who arrives at their home. Other tactics include prepaid cards, wire transfers, and cash, sent by mail or inserted into cryptocurrency ATMs. Victims are

Moody said staff was able to present a budget and amendments that maintain current service levels at the library, museums and parks through the 2024-25 fiscal year.

“We’re not proposing closing them. It provides stability in the Tourism and Events Fund and related programming there. And it stabilizes funding in the Police Department in the general fund,” Moody said. However, there has been public opposition to a public safety fee since it was proposed.

During the budget’s open hearing, Mike Rhodes, an air park resident, said the government’s core responsibilities are fire, police, education and infrastructure, which should be funded through tax base, not unrepresentative fees.

asked to read prepaid card numbers over the phone or text a picture of the card.

According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), 14,190 people reported being victims of government impersonation scams in 2023, with losses totaling more than $394 million dollars. Here in the Portland Division, which includes all of Oregon, financial losses exceeded $1.7 million dollars in 2023.

The scammers typically target older adults. In 2023, almost half the complainants reported to be over 60 (40%), and experienced 58% of the losses (almost $770 million) nationally. Complainants over the age of 60 lost more to

“You’re planning additional police funding of over $1 million by tacking on this public safety fee to our city water utility bill. Police is funded by taxes, not water utility bill. The only reason you do it this way is to deny us citizens the ability to vote on it. We get to vote on taxes, bonds and levies, not fees,” Rhodes told the council in prepared comments.

these scams than all other age groups combined, and reportedly remortgaged/foreclosed homes, emptied retirement accounts, and borrowed from family and friends to cover losses in these scams. Some incidents have resulted in suicide because of shame or loss of sustainable income.

The FBI will never:

- Call or email private citizens to demand payment or threaten arrest. You will also not be asked to wire a “settlement” to avoid arrest.

- Ask you to use large sums of your own money to help catch a criminal.

- Ask you for wire transfers or gift cards.

She left it open to city staff where to make the cuts under her proposal.

“We need a 15% cut in the overall budget because people in Independence need to know we’re serious about cutting back our spending, because that is what people are doing now at home.

- Call you about “frozen”

Social Security numbers or to coordinate inheritances.

Scams impersonating the FBI and other government agencies are a persistent problem and can also occur via email. Common hallmarks of a scam email include misspellings, missing words, and incorrect grammar. Fraudulent emails may give the appearance of legitimacy by using pictures of the FBI Director and/or the FBI seal and letterhead.

Members of the public seeking to confirm that they have been contacted by an actual FBI employee are encouraged to call the FBI Portland Division at

“Allied since pulled out and staff were unable to find a replacement grant for project. So, council can assume that amount is going away.”

Overall, Fisher tallied about $15.5 million of the budget that will potentially not be funded and be eliminated.

503-224-4181 and ask to be connected directly. If you think you are a victim of this, or any other online scam please file a report with your local law enforcement agency and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. More information about government impersonation schemes and other online fraud schemes can be found at www.fbi. gov/scams-and-safety/ common-fraud-schemes.

said by comparison, Roden’s proposed 15% reduction would only net about $7.75 million in cuts.

“Almost 30% of the budget are projects that won’t be done if the money is not there to do them,” Morton said.

The budget committee also recommended sending an Arts and Culture Operating Levy to voters to approve additional funds to keep the library and museum from having to close.

He said the city used COVID funds they knew would unsustainably support an expansion of the budget and now have to come to the citizens for more money to cover last year’s “bloated spending.”

Roden, displeased by what she felt was an abbreviated budget process that was leading to a rubber stamp approval, introduced a motion to the budget that included two amendments. She proposed an immediate 15% cut across the entire budget and a requirement that the museum cover 25% of its own costs through fundraising, scholarships, memberships and user fees and that would increase annually 25% over next four years until it transitions into a 501c3 organization so it would eventually no longer be funded by the city of Independence.

I don’t think funds to police department should be cut, but it needs to be cut too,” she said.

City Manager Kenna West explained the increase in the budget was attributed to several projects that would be potentially funded via grants. Those amounts have to be included in the budget, whether or not the city has received the money yet, she said.

Gerald Fisher, public works director, gave several examples of projects on the 202425 fiscal year budget that are both expected to not receive funds and others that are yet to received a potential grant.

West clarified his examples were all possible revenue sources that all have to be reported as part of the budget so it can be spent.

“If there is the possibility we can get it, we need to report it as revenue so we can spend it. Those are possible revenue sources,” West said. “We know wastewater treatment plant needs to be upgraded. We are expecting other revenue coming in from other sources. We know Chestnut Bridge is going to have to be done. We are expecting funding to come in to do that. But it may not. The only way we can spend it is if we put it in there.”

That’s when McArdle said he thought Roden made a bad amendment proposal.

“I want to respect the work that both staff and the budget committee have done. I also believe this is not a time to be cutting police. There are a zillion cities in our state that are having public safety fees so they can continue their police departments at the level their community wants. Taking a 15% across the board is not good. And I’m not in favor of that,” McArdle said.

Roden’s budget amendment was defeated 4-2, with Sarah Jobe providing the only other vote in support. Instead, the council approved the staff presented budget of $51.9 million that would impose a property tax rate of 4.5897 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Jobe and Roden were the dissenting votes. Indy

“All money of these cuts will go so we are not putting any fees on the Independence water bill,” Roden said.

“An additional $2.5 million in transportation fund for Allied Development was going to cash fund the signal at 7th Street,” Fisher said.

Council president Marilyn Morton said the bottom line is about $15.5 million is in the budget based on hoped for project work if money from the outside is received. She

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Sports

Expect big fun at MicroMania Wrestling event

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

In his four years of owning the Court Street Neighborhood Grill in Dallas, Walter Rabanales has varied the bar’s live entertainment to attract as wide a customer base as possible. In addition to live, DJ and karaoke music nights, Rabanales has hosted men’s dancing reviews, drag shows and themed party nights from Valentines Day to Halloween.

Now, Rabanales is branching out to sports entertainment, as he hosts some of biggest names in professional wrestling in the littlest bodies, as the Court Street Neighborhood Grill welcomes the MicroMania Tour.

Rabanales said the midget wrestling troupe has been traveling through Salem over the last year.

“A lot of people are excited. There’s been quite a few people that mentioned that they don’t want to go to Salem. So, they said why don’t you try to bring them over here,” Rabanales said.

He’s been working with the organization’s promoter Billy Blade to add Dallas to their stops.

Blade said he’s been a professional wrestling promoter for more than 20 years and has been involved with

MicroMania since 2016. He said midget wrestling has actually been around since the 1950s.

“Although it had in the past been relegated as a side show, the midget wrestling match was almost always the most entertaining match of the show,” Blade said.

Based out of Las Vegas, MicroMania has recruited enough talent to send two full time tours across the United States putting on about 400 shows a year.

“It’s really the most popular show I’ve been a part of. We’re wrestling all over the U.S. and the reaction we get is great. We perform 100 times more than regular wrestling they’ll see. It’s like WrestleMania every night,” Blade said.

He added Oregon’s been really good for them and they’ve since added shows in Corvallis, Springfield, Portland and Hermiston. They plan to return to Oregon in September.

All the micro athletes are 5-feet and under, with more than 60 wrestlers on the rosters, with names from 25 Cent, El Torito and Mini Kung Fu Panda from the guys’ locker room to Chika Chicana, Lucious Lori and Trixi Dynamite for the ladies. Blade said while they may

be short in stature, they’re also the giants in the world of entertainment who will keep you on your feet screaming from the opening bell through the Main Event.

While their home squared circle Micro Square Garden in Las Vegas can seat hundreds of entertainment starved fans, Rabanales said Court Street Grill’s outdoor patio should easily accommodate 60-80 people ringside.

And don’t expect to just sit there on your hands. Blade said many of the matches are won by hard core rules, where the action routinely goes outside the confines of the ring.

“We give fans a really great experience to do something they’ve never been to,” Blade said.

While general admission tickets are $20 and ringside seats are $40, Blade said MicroMania has an opportunity for the truly hardcore fan who wants to live out their fantasy inside the ring as a referee. For $300 the crew will give a crash course in actually being a part of the show.

“It’s a fun little experience,” Blade said. “Everybody who’s done it has had the best time of their life. Not ever been a show I’ve never heard it’s the best thing they’ve ever seen.”

Expect MicroMania to be between 90 minutes to two hours, weather depending. Tickets can be purchased at the Court Street Neighborhood Grill or online at bit.ly/3Xp8GUU.

Rabanales, who watched the World Wrestling Federation growing up and still watches the WWE on TV today, expects a great show

his customers are going to love.

“I think it’s going to be freakin’ hilarious. It’s going to be fun. The people who like to have fun, they should come out, check it out and give it a chance. Even if they’re not a fan of professional wrestling,” Rabanales said. “It’s entertainment. People should get a

Monmouth’s Music in the Park returns familiar fan favorites

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Familiar faces are returning to this year’s Music in the Park concert series at Main Street Park in Monmouth.

Six of eight acts booked for this summer performed on the amphitheater stage last year, including Bon Bon Vivant, Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle, River Divide, The Severin Sisters, The Shinkle Band and the Celtic-infused Coming Up Threes. Tuesday String Band and DTW were not here last year. There is no admission charge, though donations are accepted. Concerts are every at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday from July 9 through Aug 28. Food, beer and wine are available in the park. Here is more about this year’s lineup. Information comes from the bands’ websites.

July 10 - Bon Bon Vivant

Bon Bon Vivant is back. The genre bending band from New Orleans pulls from singer-songwriter, pop, Americana, dark ballad and up-tempo indie dance music. But they prefer you just sit back, enjoy and listen to their music.

BBV’s original music is rooted in storytelling and pays honor to a uniquely New Orleans sound while infusing an indie flavor that leaves a lasting mark on listeners.

The band’s songs are joyous, fierce, honest and heartbreaking as they chronicle life and all it entails through the sounds of the minor keys.

and

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“I try to write songs that hold weight and meaning, but my songs mean whatever they need to for whoever hears them. I want people to enjoy my music on their own terms,” he stated. Last year, Ben added horns, vocal harmonies, piano and organ to his lineup for a larger, more energetic band that he calls The PDX Hustle.

The higher-intensity presentation of Ben’s music brings audiences to their feet.

Ben started with traditional blues, but over the years he’s built upon that foundation with soul, R&B, folk and country to fashion an even stronger, more diverse sound; one that continues to evolve, especially with The PDX Hustle in the mix.

July 24 - River Divide

River Divide features the best crossover of country, classic rock and just fun party music. Delivered with the stage energy and tightness of a national touring act.

If you haven’t experienced River Divide, it’s time you do. The band encourages the crowd to get on their feet and dance to the music.

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The Severin Sisters have dazzled local audiences with their American music for more than 15 years.

Entertaining throughout the Northwest for years, they have opened for such renowned artists as Rascal Flatts, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Del McCoury Band and the John Cowan Band.

Any and Heidi Severin are twin sisters and have mastered the banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle. Youngest sister Haley Severin joined her sisters on stage in recent years. She plays bass and sings.

Their hot bluegrass instrumentals and three-part harmonies are sure to wow audiences of all ages.

Aug. 7 - The Shinkle Band

The Shinkle Band is a country music band from the Willamette Valley, and in fact they rehearse just down the street from the park. They have entertained local crowds since 2005. Familiar to fairs, casinos and festivals, The Shinkle Band opened for such legendary performers as Reba McIntire, Neal McCoy and Joe Diffy. They are known for their high energy, tight vocals and rich country sound.

Last year was the band’s first appearance at Music in the Park.

Aug. 14 - Tuesday String Band

Another band with local ties, Tuesday String Band is a bluegrass trio of young music professionals who met through the music program at Western Oregon University.

They love entertaining crowds with fast pickin’, humorous onstage banter and string band versions of music from a wide variety of styles.

In their first year together, TSB played more than 100 shows throughout Oregon and Washington, including the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival in Bellingham, WA. An article about them was published in “The Bluegrass Express,” the quarterly publication of the Oregon Bluegrass Association. They were also named “House Band of Monmouth, Oregon” by mayor Cec Koontz.

Aug. 21 - DTW

DTW is an American horn band that fuses jazz, funk, R&B and swing into one unique sound.

Founded in 2013, DTW has grown from a small group of five musicians into a multi-faceted 10-piece ensemble that has found a home playing large stages and intimate rooms alike.

With two records out and a third one in the works, DTW continues their creative trajectory upwards through the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

DTW embraces their roots by staying fresh, independent and focused on supporting the local musical community.

Aug. 28 - Coming Up Threes

Coming Up Threes is a six-piece, high-energy Irish pub band that formed in Portland in 2012.

The band features Bill Tollner on guitar and lead vocals, Jeremy Bauer on penny whistle, banjo, bodhran, percussion and vocals, Naoyuki Ochiai on fiddle, accordion and vocals, Chad Marks-Fife on fiddle, mandolin and David Fender on drums.

Giuseppe Tambourini is featured on tambourine.

Coming Up Threes is well-known to local audiences, and has been tabbed as the series’ closing act for several years now.

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

July 17 - Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle

When Ben Rice performs, he is mindful of the meaning behind the lyrics, treating every song like a story

evoking

mood of what the main character is going through.

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

July

- The Severin Sisters

PAGES OF THE PAST FLASHBACK

50 years ago Jun. 19, 1974

Walkathon results announced With the 1973-74 March of Dimes campaigns nearly completed, Walkathon co-chairpersons Joe Hayward, Dallas, and Sandra Z. Nelson, Monmouth, have announced results of the Walkathon held May 4. The 20-mile Walkathon was a cooperative effort by workers and walkers from the cities of Dallas, Monmouth and Independence. Some 239 walkers participated in the trek and money collected from the event stands at $5,400.

Monmouth Olympics

shaping up

A full schedule of Olympic events has been announced for July 4, at the second annual running of the Monmouth-Independence Winter Olympics. Olympics Chairmen Rich Emken and Ed Stineff said the highlights again will be the MonmouthIndependence Mini-Marathon

and the annual Organic Frisbee Invitational

Dallas legion playing .500 ball

Dallas’ American Legion baseball team dropped Newport on the home diamond Thursday evening 8 to 2 then drove over to Sweet Home Sunday and split the doubleheader. The local favorites took the first 7-4 in nine innings then dropped the nightcap 6 to 5 in the regulation seven innings.

40 years ago Jun. 20, 1984

Berry yield looks tasty Strawberries have returned to witness the start of the growing season and, to the delight of their many admirers, their testamony holds few surprises. According to Frank Setniker of Independence’s Setniker Farms, the new strawberry season promises a “pretty average crop.” Despite snow and harsh weather in Oregon during the winter, Setniker said the

Community Achievement

Meagan Mendazona makes UT President’s Honor Roll

Meagan Mendazona, of Monmouth, was among the University of Texas at Tyler students named to the spring 2024 President’s Honor Roll.

To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in one term, 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit with a grade of A in all courses. The President’s Honor Roll is awarded only in fall and spring semesters to students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Students named to the President’s Honor Roll are not named to the Dean’s List. Mendazona is enrolled in UT’s College of Education and Psychology.

Local students make George Fox University Dean’s List

Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2024 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list.

The following students received recognition:

Dallas Macy Bouchard, sophomore, a major to be determined

Levi Cummins, senior, business administration

Gavin Grass, senior, business administration

Melaina Vertnik, junior, psychology

Monmouth

Olivia Hale, sophomore, a major to be determined

Rickreall

Sidney Dixon, sophomore, business administration

West Salem Mads Allhiser, senior, engineering

Ethan Bullock, senior, financial services

Jillian Colello, freshman, nursing

Natalie Gieselman, sophomore, nursing Eliseo Lara, sophomore, psychological science

Lauren Martin, junior, nursing

Grace Matheny, sophomore, elementary education

James Moore, senior, history

Kaden Oprea, sophomore, nursing

Ethan Rugg, senior, computer science & mathematics and data analytics

Lucas Waldie, sophomore, cinematic arts

Local students earn degrees from George Fox University

Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony in April.

mid-Willamette Valley was spared the brunt of the bad weather.

Falls City water system betters

A major water system improvement is underway.

The following students earned degrees:

Dallas

Rebecca Fromherz, Doctor of education

Sara Smith, Master of Arts in teaching

Monmouth

Blanca De La Rosa, Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling

West Salem

Diane Baldos Santos, Master of Education in educational leadership: principal license specialization

Garrett Cash, Master of Arts in clinical psychology

Jose Garcia Garfias, Bachelor of Arts in management and organizational leadership

James Moore, Bachelor of Arts in history

Connor Ratzlaff, Bachelor of Science in financial planning

Maria Samayoa, Master of Arts in marriage, couple, and family counseling

James Weber, Doctor of education

Local students graduate from Willamette Connections Academy

Willamette Connections

Academy, a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K-12 across the state, celebrated the graduation of over 122 high school seniors during an in-person commencement ceremony on June 8. The graduating class from Willamette Connections

Wildfang Construction of Independence was awarded the job of repairing the city reservoir, after submitting the low bid of $3,240. Workers are replacing wooden pipe in

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Academy collectively received more than $80K in scholarships.

Among the Class of 2024 are local graduates from Polk County including:

Kason Utz

Kason is part of the National Guard training program where he regularly participates in scheduled drills one weekend a month. After graduation, Kason committed to joining the National Guard full-time as an active guardsman. He has signed up for combat arms and will work as a 19K M1 Armor Crewmember to work on tanks in Eastern Oregon. Kason enjoys his current training and looks forward to active duty and the opportunities the military will afford him. In his spare time, he enjoys reading military manuals and working on his physical fitness to prepare him for active duty.

Cameron Huber Cameron has attended Willamette Connections Academy for the past two years after switching from public school as he found it was easier to focus on his studies with learning online. He found an interest in technology after taking a computer skills class at Willamette Connections Academy and plans to explore different trade opportunities, such as an electrician, this fall. Cameron enjoyed the flexibility Willamette Connections Academy provided and benefited from the teacher’s oneon-one communication.

Polk County Sheriff’s deputies graduate from DPSST training

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Today’s Flashback is from June 19, 1974: HEALTH COUNCIL - These women will assume the

ties as the new officers of the Polk County Health Council. The installation was on June 12 at the noon luncheon meeting in room 107 of the Polk County

Marjorie Reed, new secretary – treasurer; and Dixie Katter, new Vice-chairman.

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, June 6

• At 4:24 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Uglow Avenue. Officers found two unhoused people sleeping.

• At 8:45 a.m., a report of a hit and run on Mill Street. The matter is under investigation.

• At 11:13 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Main Street. Business doors were found secure, and officers determined it was likely the cleaning crew.

Friday, June 7

• At 2:26 a.m., a motorist on Miller Avenue was cited for failure to register their vehicle.

• At 11:44 a.m., officers responded to a fire outside Dallas Retirement Village on Brentwood Avenue and assisted with evacuation, traffic control and fire investigation.

• At 2:31 p.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle. An officer assisted in giving a jump start.

• At 6:09 p.m., a report of a theft on Ellendale Avenue. A juvenile stole alcohol. The matter is under investigation.

• At 8:55 p.m., a report of a theft of a recreational trailer from Mill Street.

• At 10:59 p.m., a report of theft on Ellendale Avenue. A juvenile stole a case of Buzzballs.

Saturday, June 8

• At 3:41 a.m., a report of a theft on Court Street. An unknown subject stole a pool cue valued at $3,000 from Court Street Neighborhood Grill.

• At 8:50 a.m., a report of a theft from a vehicle on Uglow Avenue.

• At 2:08 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Kings Valley Highway. An officer located four boys driving around and shooting Orbeez. They were admonished and

warned that the next time would result in a citation.

• At 7:39 p.m., a report of an unknown medical event on Kings Valley Highway. The suspect was cited for theft by deception.

Sunday, June 9

• At 5:49 a.m., Alex Stuller was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct on Birch Street.

Monday, June 10

• At 1:55 p.m., a report of theft on Kings Valley Highway. A group of juveniles took $72.60 worth of merchandise.

Tuesday, June 11

• At2:12 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured on Jefferson Street.

• At 4:11 a.m., a report of a prowler on Hill Street. Officers arrived quickly but were unable to locate any suspects.

• At 8:31 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving while using a mobile device on Main Street.

• At 11:19 a.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device on Academy Street.

• At 11:46 a.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device on Academy Street.

• At 12:12 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device on Academy Street.

• At 3:34 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device on Academy Street.

• At 8:16 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. It was a verbal only disturbance.

Wednesday, June 12

• At 3:21 a.m., Troy Lee was lodged at Polk County Jail on a Dallas Municipal warrant. He was also cited for driving while suspended.

• At 9:21 a.m., a report of theft on Kings Valley Highway. Chelsea Hirte was arrested and charged with two counts of theft and was lodged at Polk County Jail. Danny Grall was arrested and charged with conspiracy and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 4:23 p.m., a report of a stolen vehicle on Fern Avenue. The vehicle had been listed as a repossession.

• At 9 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 42 mph in a 25-mph zone on Fern Street and for failure to carry proof of financial responsibility.

• At 10:14 p.m., Dustin Lee was lodged at Polk County Jail for assault 4 from an incident on June 10.

Independence Police Department

Thursday, June 6

• At 7:27 a.m., officers responded to a housefire on 5th Street and assisted with ensuring there was no one in the house and conducting traffic control.

• At 11:29 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding and no valid operator’s license on Main Street.

• At 3:20 p.m., a motorist was cited for cell phone use while driving on Main Street.

• At 5:27 p.m., a report of a wolf hybrid biting a juvenile. The dog will be quarantined for 10 days.

• At 1:33 p.m., a motorist was stopped for violating traffic laws on Main Street and the officer noticed the smell of alcohol. Miguel Zavala was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. He was lodged at Polk County Jail. He registered BAC of .16 %.

Friday, June 7

• At 8:13 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street.

• At 8:37 a.m., a motorist was cited for texting while driving and driving without a driver’s license.

• At 10:38 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on E Street. An individual was jacking up his car to change a flat tire.

• At 1:26 p.m., a motorist was cited for texting and driving on Monmouth Street.

• At 1:49 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street.

• At 2:44 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding in a school zone on Monmouth Street.

• At 6:50 p.m., a report of a disturbance on Monmouth Street. David Loveall was arrested and charged with harassment, disorderly conduct and trespassing. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Saturday, June 8

• At 2:27 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on C Street. Officers are investigating possible violation of a protection order.

• At 9:51 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on I Street. An intoxicated person was trying to get into his neighbor’s house. The residents did not want to press charges but did have him trespassed from their residence.

• At 11:34 p.m., a report of a suspicious person on C Street. An intoxicated individual was bothering people downtown. The subject agreed to go to bed.

Monday, June 10

• At 9:17 a.m., a report of theft on Evergreen Drive. Complainant reported a backpack had been stolen from their vehicle while they were doing errands.

• At 2:50 p.m., a report of a theft on Independence Highway. Officers are investigating gas being siphoned from a business.

• At 10:10 p.m., a report of a crash into a parked vehicle. The motorist was cited for reckless driving.

• At 11:33 p.m., a report of a theft on Monmouth Street.

Tuesday, June 11

• At 8:48 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on 6th Street. The front door was open. The owner was not home but agreed to have the house searched and officers found the house to be clear.

Wednesday, June 12

• At 1:29 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Deann Drive. The individual was sleeping in their car but had a job and was trying to get housing.

• At 2:07 a.m., an officer contacted two juveniles on Grand Street at the park. The officer discussed park hours and curfew and they agreed to go home.

• At 6:56 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on 5th Street. The officer located and identified the individual and there appeared to be no crimes.

Monmouth Police Department

• Kyle Anthony Layman, 20, was arrested June 10 and charged with criminal

trespass, theft 3, escape 3, resisting arrest and disordering conduct 2.

• Jeremy Buettgenbach, 41, was arrested June 13 on an outstanding warrant.

• Mark Dominguez, 38, was arrested June 11 on an outstanding warrant.

• Wesley Peterson, 43, was arrested June 12 and charged with false swearing.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

• Whyatt Isaac Arnold was arrested June 14 and charged with failure to appear (resisting arrest).

• Ezequiel Orlando Arredondo was arrested June 13 and charged with post prison violation (animal abuse).

• Jose Xibille Borrego was arrested June 9 and charged with failure to appear (interference with making a a report/harassment).

• Jeremy Kepler Buettgenbach was arrested June 13 and placed on hold for Marion County (resisting arrest).

• Christopher Joseph Christensen was arrested June 13 and charged with disorderly conduct 2 and criminal mischief 2.

• Jason Leonard Corona was arrested June 7 and placed on hold for Benton County.

• Alan Boyd Crain Jr. was arrested June 10 and charged with violation of release agreement, probation violation (menacing) and contempt of court.

• John Aaron Hoy was arrested June 12 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

• Walter Earl McNeal Jackson was arrested June 13 and placed on hold for Marion County (public indecency), Clark County (driving while suspended, false information, fail to carry/present), and Lake Oswego (criminal driving while suspended).

• James Brian Jones was arrested June 13 and charged with post prison violation (theft 1).

• Kyle Anthony Layman was arrested June 10 and charged with criminal trespass 1, theft 3, escape 3, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct 2.

• Benjamin Mariano Moralez was arrested June 9

and charged with failure to perform duties of a driver and placed on hold for Clackamas County (failure to appeargiving false information).

• John Tyler Olander was arrested June 14 and charged with assault 4.

• Kevin James Pardew was arrested June 8 and charged with robbery 2, theft 3, coercion, robbery 3 and menacing (domestic violence).

• Bryson Andrew Parsons was arrested June 7 and charged with three counts of failure to appear (theft 3, felon in possession of firearm, fleeing or attempting to elude), escape 2 and escape 3.

• Gordon Ray Ridenour was arrested June 13 and placed on hold for Benton County (assault 2).

• Tyson Wayne Risland was arrested June 13 and placed on hold for Benton County (assault 4).

• Christopher Lyn Sparks was arrested June 12 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (distribution of obscene material).

• Alex Henry Stuller was arrested June 9 and charged with disorderly conduct 2.

• Sheldon Keith Sullivan was arrested June 11 and charged with post prison violation (absconding).

• Demontre Shawntril Toliver was arrested June 13 and placed on Benton County (outstanding warrant for failure to appear).

• Cassandra Anne Brown was arrested June 13 and charged with failure to appear (theft 2).

• Rebekah Ann CravinhoGustafson was arrested June 8 and charged with two counts of failure to appear (escape 3, disorderly conduct 2), public indecency, harassment, disorderly conduct 2 and was placed on hold for Marion County (two counts of failure to appear - harassment, criminal mischief 2).

• Kyra Janae Gray was arrested June 13 and charged with violation of a restraining order.

• Chelsea Marie Hirte was arrested June 12 and charged with two counts of theft 1.

• Anna Marie Lacy was arrested June 13 and charged with burglary 1, robbery 2 and menacing.

• Megan Marie Miramontes was arrested June 13 and charged with theft 2, assault 4 and unlawful use of weapon.

Sharp rise in Oregon ‘whooping cough’ cases prompts public health warning

Oregon health officials are concerned about a sharp increase in cases of pertussis – known as whooping cough – across nine counties and are encouraging people to get vaccinated against the disease. As of May 29, 178 pertussis cases have been reported to Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division. That’s a 770% increase from the 20 cases reported by that date in 2023. However, the 2024 numbers are roughly in line with those seen during similar time frames in the immediate pre-pandemic years, including 2019, when there were 93

cases, and 2018, which saw 248 cases.

Pertussis is cyclical, and before the COVID-19 pandemic – when restrictions that included masking requirements and school closures were in effect – pertussis peaked every three to five years. In 2012, 910 cases were reported, the highest annual count since 1953.

“Our concern is with how quickly we jumped to such a high number of pertussis cases, which tell us that the disease is doing what it does best: spreading fast and taking a greater toll on

undervaccinated persons,” said Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at the Public Health Division.

Among the nine counties with reported pertussis to date in 2024, Lane County leads with 64 cases, followed by Multnomah (41), Clackamas (33), Deschutes (15), Washington (13), and Jefferson (8). Three other counties have also seen cases. School-aged children and adolescents account for 92 (52%) of cases. Among them, only 51 (55%) are up to date

with recommended pertussis vaccinations.

Infants are at highest risk of pertussis-related complications and death, and they have the highest reported incidence rate. Between 2003 and 2023, infants accounted for 12% of cases and 76% of pertussis hospitalizations. And Oregon pertussis deaths have been limited to infants – five have occurred since 2003.

Babies too young to have been fully vaccinated are most likely to be hospitalized with pertussis. Cieslak said that pregnant people can protect their young babies by getting

Tdap vaccine – which protects a person against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis – at 27–36 weeks’ gestation. The mothers will make antibodies and pass them to their babies across the placenta, protecting them from birth. Among 16 infant cases reported in Oregon to date in 2024, only one mother had a documented dose of Tdap during the pregnancy.

When an infant or pregnant person is in the household of someone with pertussis, all household members should receive a course of antibiotics effective against Bordetella

pertussis – typically, a fiveday course of azithromycin.

Vaccination against pertussis is routinely recommended for infants, children, adolescents and adults. Children should receive the DTaP vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis at 2, 4, 6 and 15 to 18 months, and again at age 4 to kindergarten age.

All persons ages 10 and older should receive a single dose of Tdap.

MOMENTS IN TIME

• On July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America, which oversees the voluntary rating system for movies, introduced its new rating of PG-13, indicating material that “may be inappropriate for children under 13 years old” and “may contain very strong language, nudity (non-explicit), strong, mildly bloody violence or mild drug content.”

• On July 2, 1992, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking broke British publishing records when his book “A Brief History of Time” held its place on the nonfiction bestseller list for three and a half years, selling more than 3 million copies in 22 languages.

• On July 3, 1887, Clay Allison, an eccentric gunfighter and rancher who displayed odd tendencies even in his youth, was believed to have died in a freak wagon accident in Texas. When the Civil War began, Allison had joined the Confederate Army but later received a rare medical discharge for a condition doctors described as “partly epileptic and partly maniacal,” which may have been the result of an early head injury.

• On July 4, 1965, more than two dozen LGBTQ activists demonstrated in front of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall in one of America’s earliest gay rights protests. While the “Reminder” demonstration drew little mainstream media coverage at the time, it is now seen as an important predecessor to the broader gay liberation movement.

• On July 5, 1950, near Sejong, South Korea, 19-year-old Private Kenneth Shadrick became the first American reported killed in the Korean War when he looked up to check his aim and was cut down by enemy machine-gun fire.

• On July 6, 1933, Major League Baseball’s first All-Star Game, dreamed up by a determined sports editor, debuted at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. The event was designed to support the sport and improve its reputation during the bleakest days of the Great Depression.

• On July 7, 2005, suicide bombs were detonated in three crowded London subways and one bus during the peak of the city’s rush hour. Thought to be the work of al-Qaida, the explosions killed 56 people, including the bombers, and injured another 700 in the largest attack on Great Britain since World War II.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PCI24-2074 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK

Ally Bank, Plaintiff, vs. HASBROUCK TIMBER SERVICES, LLC; BRIDGER J. HASBROUCK, AN INDIVIDUAL THIRD-PARTY

GUARANTOR Defendants.

SUMMONS (60 DAYS) FIRST

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 TO THE DEFENDANTS: Bridger J. Hasbrouck

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS

CAREFULLY! A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Ally Bank, Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is on file at the Polk County Courthouse. You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. The object of the action is for Breach of Contract and Foreclosure of Personal Property. The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. The date of first publication of the summons is June 19, 2024. If you are in the active military service of the United States, or believe that you may be entitled to protection of the SCRA, please contact our office. If you do not contact us, we will report to the court that we do not believe that you are protected under the SCRA. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. Attorneys for Plaintiff, LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP By: /s/ James A. Craft James A. Craft #090146 [jcraft@logs. com] 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 260-2253; Fax (360) 260-2285 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10.

PCI24-2072 Notice of Regular Meeting Community Advisory Council Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm The Willamette Health Council is the community governance body for PacificSource Community Solutions, Marion County and Polk County Coordinated Care Organization (MarionPolk CCO). The Community Advisory Council advises the Marion-Polk CCO on how to be responsive to Oregon Health Plan members’ needs and preferences and is a chartered committee of the Willamette Health Council. The CAC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Willamette Health Council office (205 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem, OR 97301), as well as via online Zoom video/conference call. For additional meeting information, visit https:// willamettehealthcouncil.org/ more/meetings-events/. A request for accommodation for persons with disabilities, or for interpreter services, should be made at least 24 hours before the meeting to jbennett@ willamettehealthcouncil.org. 06/19.

PCI24-2071 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR POLK COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: ALAN DYLE FUSSELL, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04818 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from this date at the law offices of Watkinson Laird Rubenstein, P.C., 1246 N.E. Seventh Street, Suite B, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526; claims not so presented may be barred. The rights of the heirs and devisees may be affected by this proceeding. Additional information may be obtained from the Court records, the personal representative or the attorneys for the estate. Dated and Published: June 19, 2024 Kari A. Siegrist, Personal Representative 06/19.

PCI24-2070 PERSUENT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 7/8/2024. The sale will be held at 10:00am by Mishlers Towing 22705 Bus. Rt. 18 Willamina, OR 2006 Chev Silverado VIN = 3GCEC14XX6G197550 Amount due on lien $3850.00 Reputed owner(s) TYRELL RAYMOND 06/18, 06/25.

PCI24-2069 Monmouth Mini Storage (503)838-0803, 555 Gwinn Street E, Monmouth, OR 97361 Units to be auctioned off verbally July 13th 2024 at 10am. All units sold as a whole. Della Barber unit 258, James Carver unit 167,Ashley Gumns unit A011, Sadie Ryan Unit 308, Katie Schaub Unit 267, Carla Chandler 209, Rebecca Tryon Unit 215, Nicola Hedberg unit 290, Davina Dungy Unit 216, Alexandria Adams Unit 7 06/18, 06/25.

PCI24-2068 Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Grand Storage located at 29005 Salmon River Hwy Grand Ronde OR 97347 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 7/9/2024 at 11:00AM. Scott Lee Martin unit #C. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 06/19, 06/26.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 171712 APN: 198228 Reference is made to that certain deed made by David M. Bacio, Jr. and Amber Bacio as Grantor to Ticor Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for LoanCity, a California Corporation as Beneficiary, dated 09/07/2005, recorded 09/12/2005, in the official records of Polk County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2005-015340 and Modified by Modification recorded 2/27/2014 by Instrument No. 2014001583 and Modified by Modification recorded 6/2/2017 by Instrument No. 2017-006567 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: LOT 14, COMSTOCK ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF MONMOUTH, POLK COUNTY, OREGON Commonly known as: 548 High St N, Monmouth, OR 97361 The current beneficiary is Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 04/22/2024 as Inst No. 2024-002957. in the records of Polk, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee 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: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 09/01/2023 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to

trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $96,000.57; 2. Interest through 05/09/2024 in the amount of: $3,388.67 3. Escrow Balance in the amount of: $1,404.33 4. Late Charges in the amount of: $110.71 5. Expense Advance in the Amount of: $3,985.41 6. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.2500000% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $96,000.57 together with the interest thereon at the rate 4.2500000% per annum from 08/01/2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 09/23/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 850 Main St, Dallas 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 the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; 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 Prime Recon LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be

advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS

The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 09/23/2024 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR:

• 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TOMONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written

notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible 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).

JUNE IS NATIONAL PET PREPAREDNESS MONTH

June is National Pet Preparedness month and is the perfect time to review your emergency plans for your furry, scaley, and feathery family members. Keep your pets and livestock prepared for emergencies by taking these steps: Create and practice your emergency plan for pets and livestock. Take inventory of and replace expired emergency supplies such as pet food, medications, and water. Stay informed of local hazards and emergencies. Take appropriate steps to keep your animals safe and be prepared to evacuate them with your household.

Plan for Pets

- Take animals with you if you need to evacuate. Only as a last resort should animals be left behind.

- Create a plan with neighbors, friends, or relatives to evacuate your pet if you are not able to do so.

- Animals may run away or hide during an emergency. If your area is in a level one or higher evacuation warning, put your pet’s collar or harness on and keep them in a secure room. Doing this will allow you to grab them quickly if you need to evacuate.

- Many emergency shelters cannot accept animals. Before disaster strikes, find out which hotels/shelters allow animals or which friends outside of the area will be able to help.

- Be sure ID tags are on collars and consider a microchip.

- Keep your dog’s license (legally required) and cat’s license (recommended) updated. This helps animal get reunited with their families faster.

- Keep your pets’ vaccinations and ID tags up to date. Keep a copy of these

documents in your family’s Go Bag.

- Prepare a pet emergency kit with leashes, collars, portable carriers, water, food, medications, sanitation materials, immunization records, first-aid kit, and photos to prove ownership.

- Don’t leave pets in vehicles, tethered, or crated without you.

- If you have to leave your animals at home, keep them inside a secure area. Leave at least a 10-day supply of dry food and water. Put signs on windows and doors indicating the number and type of

animals inside and your contact information.

- Be aware that your pet’s behavior may change after a crisis. They may become more aggressive or self-protective.

Plan for Livestock

- If your area is in a level 2 or higher evacuation warning, evacuate with your livestock immediately. Begin preparing your livestock for transport in a level 1 evacuation warning. This will give you more time to safely secure your animals and get trailers or other

equipment on the road before it is too late.

- Post emergency contact numbers on barns and/or pasture fences.

- Write your phone number on your stock with a permanent marker if you must release them.

- Have a supply of feed at a separate location.

- Involve family and neighbors in an evacuation plan.

- Make a kit with leads, halters, first aid, quieting hoods, water, photos, and a copy of your ownership papers.

More Resources for Pet and Livestock Emergency Planning can be found: Polk County Emergency Management: Protect Your Pets - www.co.polk.or.us/sites/ default/files/fileattachments/ emergency_management/ page/2654/pet_preparedness. pdf Ready.gov: Prepare Your Pets for Disasters - www. ready.gov/pets

Red Cross: Pet Disaster Preparedness - www.redcross. org/get-help/how-to-preparefor-emergencies/pet-disaster-preparedness.html