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Dallas honors top community contributors

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

At the end of the 67th Annual Dallas Chamber Awards June 21, the Downtown Arts Association Players act out a scene from The Wizard of Oz to honor Carol Dalton (seated, center) with the Chamber’s Choice Award, as the one behind the curtain in husband Brain Dalton’s success. He received the evening’s penultimate award for Lifetime Achievement. To view photos from the evening’s other winners, see page A6.

A LIFE WELL LIVED:

Dorothy Blagg celebrates 100th birthday

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Sitting within the comfy confines of her one-bedroom apartment at Dallas Retirement Village, Dorothy Blagg reflected on the milestones of her life shortly after her 100th birthday.

Blagg was born in Lebanon, Oregon, on a “diversified farm.” Her family had come across the plains in a covered wagon and laid claim to 160 free acres.

“My dad got more land after that. We raised dairy cattle. Raised a lot of hay and corn,” Blagg said. “I loved it. Hoed corn day after day.”

Technically, she grew up during the Great Depression.

“But we didn’t know there was one,” Blagg explained.

They grew their own food. Her mother made all their own clothes, even underwear. Her mother made dresses out of flour sacks.

“We didn’t have electricity until I was a sophomore in high school. We had one kerosene lamp. It wasn’t one of those big fancy ones some people had. We put it in middle of the dining table,” Blagg recalled.

“We three kids, older brother, sister and I sat around table doing homework, dad read, and mom sewed, all around that little lamp. When we got our homework done, they came to the table, and we’d play card games until time for bed.”

3-5 with

days of non-stop fun as the community comes

to celebrate the birth of a great nation.

Event goers will be welcomed with upbeat live entertainment, wholesome family activities, and YMCA kid’s zone, a diverse selection of food trucks and downtown restaurants a Grand Parade that stretches from Monmouth to Independence, a rubber

Blagg worked on the farm until she went off to college.

As a teacher for 32 years, Blagg recalled the day she signed up for classes at Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University). Going off to school at the age of 19, Blagg said she’d always intended to be a nurse.

“But I woke up one morning and thought, ‘I’m not going to be a nurse. I’m going to be a teacher.’ I think it was a God thing. I was being directed by God,” Blagg recalled.

“If I had been a nurse, I would have been a good one. Because everything I did, I did well. But I wouldn’t have enjoyed it. I love teaching.”

Now determined to sign up at OCE as a teacher, she remembers jumping over to the shorter line and meeting her future roommate.

“I met another girl at the end of registration line. We signed up for all the same classes and ended up living together,” Blagg said. “We got an apartment over a service station. That was wonderful, because it was two-bedroom apartment. We each had our own room.”

When the state started building Camp Adair that attracted workers who were able to pay a lot more in rent.

“So, we had to move. We found this tiny place that four of us shared. One bedroom with twin bunk beds.

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Dorothy Blagg holds a certificate from Western Oregon University honoring her as their oldest living alumni, also marking the two years she earned degrees in teaching. See BIRTHDAY, page A6

this complex community event.

This year, following guidance from the resident-city council budget committee, wristbands will be available for $10 each for July 4 and 5. A special discount for Independence residents can be purchased through June 28 for $6 at the Independence Civic Center. To take advantage of this discount, residents will need to show proof of residence, such as an ID, utility bill, or a piece of mail. Please note, the $6 price is limited to six wristbands per family.

See INDEPENDENCE, page A6

OHA issues heat wave safety advisory

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As summer kicks off June 20, Oregon Health Authority recommends people in Oregon take steps to keep this season from becoming a “bummer” with tips for staying healthy and safe.

The Oregon ESSENCE Summer Hazard Report dashboard allows people to monitor trends in the most common summer-related hazards.

The dashboard contains interactive graphs showing total daily counts of emergency department and urgent care center visits in Oregon associated with four injury and illness categories: heat-related illness, water submersion events, wildfire-related smoke inhalation, and air quality-related respiratory illness.

Users can also select data sets by year, going to back to 2018. The dashboard page under each tab also contains a description of the injury or illness, the groups most at risk, and how it can be treated or prevented. The dashboard is updated weekly.

See HEAT, page A6

NEWS BRIEFS THE

Monmouth kayaker dies in ferry incident

A Monmouth man has died from drowning during a kayaking accident June 20. At approximately 5 p.m., Polk, Benton and Linn County deputies along with Polk, Jefferson and Albany fire units responded to a water rescue call involving a kayak that had collided with the Buena Vista Ferry in south Polk County.

Upon arrival, units learned that a kayak being operated by Jacob Anthony Jackson, 50, of Monmouth, had experienced a malfunction with the steering mechanism. While attempting to fix the issue, he floated into the path of the ferry as it traveled across the channel. Jackson’s kayak struck the ferry and was overturned, causing him to fall into the water. Jackson became trapped under the ferry and failed to resurface.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team responded to the location and determined after Jackson had fallen out of his kayak, his clothing had become entangled in the ferry’s propeller, drowning him as a result. The Linn County Dive Team was able to recover Jackson’s body.

During the investigation the PCSO learned Jackson was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident; however, he had one with him on the kayak at the time of the incident.

“This tragic incident is a good reminder to practice water safety and to wear life jackets when operating both motorized and non-motorized vessels,” the PCSO wrote on their Facebook page.

SW Polk Fire District extinguishes

Rickreall

Road fire

SW Polk Fire District responded to a wildfire on Rickreall Road around 5:30 p.m. June 20 that was threatening buildings.

According to the SWPFD, a local farmer and firefighters extinguished the fire before it reached the buildings. There were no injuries. The cause is still under investigation.

The SW Polk Fire District thanked Stoller Farms and the Dallas Fire Department in assisting in extinguishing the fire.

Polk County Fire District gets earliest ever call for assist

At 11 p.m. June 20, the Polk County Fire District No. 1 received a request for assistance from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to respond to the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County. A PCFD engines met with other crews from around Polk County at 5:30 a.m. June 21 to head south for the initial response. According to the Polk County Fire District, this is the earliest in the fire season they have ever received a request through the OSFM.

Fire destroys hay press and storage facility

A devastating fire June 18 has resulted in the total loss of a prominent hay press and storage facility.

SW Polk Fire District responded at approximately 11:15 a.m. to a report of a fire at Sunrise Trading Inc., located at Beck and Van Well Road.

According to SW Polk Fire District, the employees of the facility quickly sprang into action as the fire broke out. Risking their safety, they managed to pull semi-trailers that were partially engulfed in flames out of the building just as the fire crews arrived on scene. Their quick thinking and bravery prevented further

potential injuries and damage. Upon arrival, crews extinguished the semi-trailers and protected a large diesel tank. Despite their rapid response and diligent work, the facility and its contents could not be saved.

Chief Fred Hertel of SW Polk Fire District said his crews and many other agencies “worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures and farm fields.”

“The actions of the facility’s employees in moving the semi-trailers were commendable and undoubtedly helped mitigate some of the damage,” Hertel said.

There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

SW Polk Fire District were assisted in containing

Inmate honored for saving chocking victim

On May 5, a female inmate at the Polk County Jail was eating her dinner when she began to choke on her food.

Another inmate in the housing unit alerted the jail Control Room by pressing the emergency call button and deputies began responding to assist the inmate in distress.

Prior to the deputies arriving in the housing unit, Sereena Warner began patting the choking inmate on the back and then provided the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the food that was stuck in her throat. The inmate that had been choking was evaluated by medical staff and cleared to return to her housing unit.

“Sereena saved my life,” she said.

On May 29, Warner was presented with an award from Sheriff Mark Garton for her heroic actions to help another inmate in need. She was very excited to receive the award and approved of the PCSO sharing this story and her image on social media.

“This story is a small reminder that our adults in custody are humans and many have good intentions, regardless of what brought them into our custody to begin with,” the PCSO wrote on Facebook. “We thank Inmate Warner for her valiant efforts to help keep her fellow inmates safe.”

Dallas library hosts paleontologist author Dr. William Orr,

The Dallas Public Library hosts paleontologist and author Dr. William Orr July 2 at 6 p.m. He will present, “Excavation of an Ice Age fossil in Kings Valley.”

During the most recent Ice Age, Oregon was host to an amazing array of extinct mammals. A great majority of them were oversized versions of similar animals living today. Orr led an excavation of a significant fossil skeleton of the giant-sized Harlan ground sloth several years ago in Kings Valley, giving insight to the animals that lived here during Oregon’s recent past.

Orr is a trained geologist specializing in paleontology. In his 30-year career at the University of Oregon he did two tours at the National Science Foundation as program officer and participated on the Deep-Sea Drilling Project. He has written 20 books on diverse subjects including “Paleontology, Geology”, “Geology of the Pacific Northwest”, “Oregon Water”, “An Environmental History of the Willamette Valley” and “Oregon Fossils.” In 1982 he was appointed director of the Condon collection at the University of

Hidden Bottle Hunt returns July 3

The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative’s 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt returns July 3-7. The annual summer event, hosted by the parent organization to BottleDrop, now in its fourth year, brings

families and communities together to explore the outdoors and celebrate Oregon’s history of environmental stewardship all while supporting local charities. Clues for the statewide hunt will be posted

daily on BottleDrop’s website, leading treasure hunters to the final hiding places.

“Fifty-three years later, Oregon’s first-in-the-nation Bottle Bill continues to deliver extraordinary results for our state, from the highest redemption rate in the country to the continued protection of our natural environment,” said Devon Morales, vice president of external affairs for OBRC.

“We hope all Oregonians will join us in this annual celebration and enjoy exploring Oregon’s natural beauty as they hunt for this year’s commemorative bottles.”

The 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt will be comprised of six separate, simultaneous hunts, geographically dispersed in parks and trails across Oregon. OBRC will release one clue per bottle per day, leading treasure hunters to the hidden bottles. This year, the bottle design was crowd sourced from previous Hidden Bottle Hunt participants and is inspired by the sunsets seen off the Oregon Coast. The lucky winners will get to keep the commemorative bottle and select a BottleDrop Give nonprofit partner to receive a $1,000 donation through BottleDrop’s Containers for Change program. Thousands of nonprofits across Oregon

the fire by the Dallas Fire Department, Polk County Fire District No. 1, Amity Fire District, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Fire

Department,

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PCSO

Polk County Jail inmate

Sereena Warner was honored for saving the life of a choking, fellow inmate on May 5 by applying the Heimlich maneuver.

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

Firefighters from multiple agencies oversee a controlled burn after a hay press and storage facility ignited June 18 on Beck and Van Well Road.

MORRISON Campus

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024

SALUTATORIANS

DALLAS High School

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Octavio Cruz Zazueta

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Haley Jenna Knight

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Jazlyn Louann Larkin

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Brielle Ruth Luan Lowry

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Congratulations to the 67th Annual Chamber Awards Winners

Dorothy Blagg celebrates turning 100

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Two on top, friend and I slept on bottom,” Blagg said.

Over the next three decades, Blagg taught all levels of grade school, even having her own daughter, Sharyl Weber, in one of her classrooms.

Her teaching career took her to just three locations in Oregon - Redmond, Grass Valley, Oregon, where she met her husband, Ivan, and Hood River, where they retired.

While at the Hood River School District, Blagg ended up being runner up for teacher of the year, which she admits, was satisfied with the results.

“The winner had to go to Washington, D.C. to speak on TV. So, I was happy to be runner up. I didn’t want to do that,” Blagg said.

It was while coaching the volleyball team in Grass Valley that one of her athletes, Marie Blagg, had an older brother, Ivan, expected home from service in the Army.

“They would pick me up. This soldier home on leave driving the car. Took me

to the ballgame Thursday. And on Friday night he just showed up at my house,” she said. “There’s nothing to do in Grass Valley at that time. No theater, no restaurant. So, we just went for a ride. And Saturday night he showed up again.”

This date they went to a dance in Wasco. They ended up spending a lot of time together before he had to ship back off for duty. Not long after, they were married.

“I thought he had the ugliest name I ever heard,” Dorothy admitted. “I still think Blagg is an ugly name. But I’m proud to have it. We had a wonderful marriage.”

Their married lasted 51 years before he passed.

Ivan was still in the Army when he got stationed in Los Angeles. Although they were only there for a month, Blagg recalls being happy to finally get out of there.

“You could hardly find a place to live back then. We finally found this one room in an upstairs of an old house, next door to law school. There was no air conditioning, it was 108 degrees. We had to open the window and they were practicing law school at night next door. So, we had to put up with that noise,” Blagg said.

The July 4th Grand Parade, put on by the MonmouthIndependence Rotary Club, begins at noon at historic Western Oregon University in Monmouth and travels Monmouth/Independence Highway 51 (aka Main Street in Monmouth and Monmouth Street in Independence) to end at Riverview Park in Independence. Side streets will close ahead of the parade and remained closed for about 2-3 hours as the parade passes through. Alternative east to west roads are Hoffman Road north of town and Stapleton Road south of town. Due to the three-hour length of the parade, caution should be taken to protect participants

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Summer safety covers a variety of topics. Here are some quick tips:

Mosquito-borne diseases (West Nile virus, Zika)

- Eliminate sources of standing water where mosquitoes breed, such as watering troughs and bird baths.

- Protect yourself during outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active by using mosquito repellants containing DEET,

oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin, and follow directions on the container.

- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in mosquito-infested areas. Visit www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/ DISEASESCONDITIONS/ DISEASESAZ/ WESTNILEVIRUS/Pages/ wnvprevent.aspx to learn more.

Cyanobacterial (harmful algal) blooms

- Avoid areas of water bodies where there are signs of a cyanobacterial bloom, such as water that is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red in color.

After he got out of Army and she retired from teaching, they purchased a big King of the Road RV and started traveling across the U.S. then up through all the Canadian provinces.

His parents had a wheat farm. When they retired, Ivan and Dorothy moved onto the family homestead, in a familiar town, Grass Valley. She said the old ranch house didn’t have indoor plumbing when they first moved in, needing to carry water in and wastewater out in 5-gallon buckets.

“My first time through Grass Valley, I thought I hope I never have to live in this place. Well, those were the happiest years of my life,” Blagg said.

She attributes their long marriage to the example set by her parents.

“We never argued. Never discussed politics. He was a Democrat. I was Republican. We discussed things, but never argued. He never once raised his voice to me. I never remember raising my voice to him,” Blagg said.

There was that time she was in a hurry and forgot to open the garage door, damaging it with the car.

“When he came home from work, I was crying, so mad at

and pets from potentially high heat conditions, and from walking on scorching pavement.

Festival Schedule:

Wednesday (no wristband required)

• Noon - Gates, vendors and Fun & Games Field open

• 5 p.m. - Indy Days Community Talent Show

- Avoid swimming, water-skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and other high-speed water activities in areas of the lake affected by a bloom.

- Watch children and pets to be sure they are not swallowing water or coming in contact with cyanobacterial blooms washed up on the shore or dried on rocks. Visit http:// healthoregon.org/hab to learn more.

Beach bacteria

- Visitors to Oregon beaches where a public health advisory is in place for higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear

myself for doing such a stupid thing. He says, ‘Honey, don’t cry. It’s only a garage door,’” Blagg said.

Having a sense of humor also helped in their marriage.

“We were always laughing at something. And I still am. When I go to dinner each night (at DRV), I take my joke book. After we eat, I show two pictures of travel, then read a page of jokes,” she said.

Blagg moved to the DRV after finally admitting she was probably too old to be mowing her own lawn and gardening at age 96 in a house she’d bought in Independence to live next to her daughter.

“I was taking a cane out and working in the yard,” she admitted. “I had a cane in one hand and a shovel in the other. I decided maybe it was time to quit this.”

Her little apartment at DRV has since been adorned with recent additions from her 100th birthday. On a coffee table in the living room are stacked the dozens of cards from over 100 friends and family presented during a party May 18 at the First Baptist Church in Independence.

In addition, the staff at WOU presented Blagg with a commemorative blanket and a

• 9:30 p.m. - Movie In the Park Thursday (wristbands required)

• 11:30 a.m. - Mini Marathon

• Noon - Gates, vendors and Fun & Games Field open

• Noon - M/I Grande Parade Begins

• 5:15 p.m. - Community Square Dancing

• 6:45 p.m. - Live Music: Jacob Weldon

of water runoff flowing into the ocean.

- Avoid swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm even if no advisory is in effect. Visit http:// healthoregon.org/beach to learn more.

Drowning prevention

- Don’t swim alone or in bad weather.

- Always supervise children in and near the water.

- Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. It is important to know how to respond in an emergency without putting yourself at risk. Visit www.safekids.org/ poolsafety or https://www. safekids.org/safetytips/field_ risks/boating to learn more.

certificate honoring her as the oldest living alumni (Blagg graduated in 1943 when only a three-year degree was needed. She got the rest of her degree in 1964.) The school even established a scholarship in her name, and she got to meet the first person

receiving the Dorothy Blagg Scholarship.

Looking back, Blagg had a simple recipe for her longevity.

“Keeping on the move and having a good, happy attitude. And being strong in spiritual things,” she said.

• 8:15 p.m. - Live Music: Jacquie Roar

• 10 p.m. - Independence Day Fireworks Show

• 10:25 p.m. - Live Music: Jacquie Roar encore

Friday (wristbands required)

• Noon - Gates, vendors and Fun & Games Field open

• 4:45 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest (with prizes)

• 5:30 p.m. - Duck Derby Race on the Willamette

Extreme heat

- Visit air-conditioned places, if possible, and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.

- Use cool compresses, misting, and cool showers and baths, and never leave children in a parked car.

- Drink plenty of fluids, especially when working outside, and avoid alcohol or liquids with large amounts of sugar. Visit www.oregon.gov/ oha/ERD/Pages/Tips-StaySafe-Extreme-Heat.aspx.

Tick-borne diseases

• 6:30 p.m. - Live Music: Arabi/Shay Baca

• 8:15 p.m. - Live Music: DTW

• 10 p.m. - Independence Day Fireworks Show

• 10:20 p.m.

• For more event details, go to www.ci.independence.or.us/ independence-days-celebration.

Prevent fireworks injuries

- Watch fireworks displays from a safe distance.

- Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities and do not allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.

- Call 911 immediately if someone is injured.

- Using insect repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin, and wearing long clothes can keep biting mosquitos and ticks at bay. More tips and resources are available at www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/ DISEASESCONDITIONS/ DISEASESAZ/ WESTNILEVIRUS/Pages/ wnvprevent.aspx and www. cdc.gov/ticks/.

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A coffee table is still stacked with dozens of birthday cards celebrating Dorothy Blagg’s 100th birthday on May 8.

Junior First CitizenJasmine Gilbert Young Professional of the Year - Amanda Warren w/husband Ritter and son Presley

Outstanding Organization - Polk Adolescent Day Treatment Center, Executive Director Dan Strasser, and Board Member Dr. Lowell Smith and Board President Sarah McMaster

President’s Award - New Morning Bakery, Keara and Tristan James

Volunteer of the YearSteve Pate

Business of the YearTwo Wolves Tap Room, Tyler and Danielle Genovese

Best Historic Building Restoration - Carnegie Building, Don Sheeley

New Business of the Year - Jungle Pet Supply, Krystle Sanchez

Business of the YearMain Street Emporium, Kim Brehm

Lifetime AchievementBrian Dalton

NOT PHOTOED

First Citizen - Bonnie Beck, Innovative Business of the Year - Dreamies Creamery

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Community Calendar June 26-July 03

Wednesday, June 26

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

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

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

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

• 10 a.m. - Crafting and Coloring, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

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

• 10:30 a.m. - Story Time with Miss Jo, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St. 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and very young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 4 p.m. - Dallas Teen Drawing Club, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

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

Thursday, June 27

• 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.

Pentacle Theatre 70th anniversary celebration tickets available

Tickets are on sale now for Pentacle Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Celebration July 13 at Chemeketa Cellars

Tasting Room, located at 215

Doaks Ferry Road NW. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets now at pentacletheatre. org. Members can use a coupon code sent via email or call the box office to get a special offer at (503) 485-4300.

Breakfast in the Park tickets now on sale

Tickets for Dallas Rotary Club’s signature Breakfast in the Park fundraiser are now available. The event takes place at Dallas City Park on July 28, from 7-11 a.m. Proceeds benefit club community projects, grants to local nonprofits and student scholarships.

Attendees will enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice at picnic tables under the canopy of trees at Dallas City Park, 690 SW Brandvold Dr. Adults can save $2 per ticket by purchasing tickets July 27. Ticket prices are: Adults (12+ years old) $11 advance / $13 gate; children (4-11 years old) $6; children under 4 years old are free. Tickets may be purchased online at https://dallasarearotaryclub.square.site. Other ticket outlets are the Dallas Umpqua and Citizen banks. Tickets will also be available at the Sounds of Summer and Dallas Days community events.

Willamina Mud Drags

return June 29

The Willamina Mud Drags, Mud Bogs and SXS Drags are June 29 starting at 10

a.m. The event is a fundraiser for Willamina’s 4th of July Fireworks. General

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 5 p.m. - Live Music: Dante Zapata, Benedetto Vineyards, 14020 Orchard Knob Road, Dallas

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

• 6:30 p.m. - Author Melody Carlson to discusses her book “Just for the Summer”, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 6:30 p.m. - Comedy Night at The Inferno, 915 N. Main St., Independence

Friday, June 28

• 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

• 2 p.m. - Tabletop Games, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

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

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

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Stephen Reynolds, 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 29

• 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

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

• 6 p.m. - Live Music: Kurt Van Meter, Red

admission is $8, ages 6-12 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. For participants, vehicle tech in is from 7-9 a.m. Registration is $40 for drags per driver/truck, $30 for powder puff, $25 for boggs, $40 for SXS and pit passes are $20. Don’t forget to sign the kids up for dash for cash. For more information, contact Sherry Dawkins at (503) 435-8908 or sdawkins503@ outlook.com.

Registration open for Dragons Youth Football

Registration now open for Dallas Dragons Youth Football. Dallas Youth Football has officially joined the Tualatin Valley Youth Football League. The league coaches the fundamentals of football, in addition to life skills, such as sportsmanship, commitment, discipline, determination, humility, respect, teamwork, resilience, responsibility, hard work, and more. The summer/fall season is August through October. Flag football is $160, while tackle football is $250. To register, go to https://dallasyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/ form/538119931. For more information, go to www.dallasdragonsyouthfootball.com.

Kids Inc volleyball registration opens Fall Volleyball registration is open for third through eighth graders in Kids, Inc of Dallas’ popular sports programs. Camp/tryouts are Aug. 22-24 from 10 a.m. to noon at a location to be announced. Seventh and eighth graders must be registered to attend the camp tryouts. Practices will start right after teams are formed. League games start in September and are completed by the end of October. Registration ends July 31. Cost is $100 for grade 3-6

Clover Public House, 883 SW Church St., Dallas, $10, www.eventbrite. com/o/red-clover-publichouse-80670758923

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Zach Abbe, Dry Town Tap Station, 180 Main St E, Monmouth

• 7 p.m. - Live Music: Dave Upton, 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 30

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

• 2 p.m. - Live Music: The Edge Band, Benedetto Vineyards, 14020 Orchard Knob Road, Dallas

Monday, July 1

• 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

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

Community Briefs

and $150 for grades 7-8. Scholarships are available. Email the Kids Inc office at kidsincoffice@gmail.com for an application, before you register. For more info and to register, go to bit.ly/45PEsNj.

Benedetto hosts 4th annual Christmas Cheer BBQ July 20 Benedetto Vineyards and Dallas Christmas Cheer’s 4th Annual Christmas Cheer BBQ is July 20 from 3-6 p.m. Spread some Christmas Cheer in July. Enjoy an afternoon of amazing barbecue food, fun games to win prizes, a silent auction and live music from Nathan Myers. Your ticket includes admission for one, your first glass of wine or beer, BBQ dinner and something sweet, a custom wine glass to keep, and of course a fun afternoon all while supporting Dallas Christmas Cheer. Dallas Christmas Cheer helps deliver home food supplies to the needy during Christmas in Dallas. For more information, contact Lisa at (971) 301-2807 or lisa@benedettovineyards.com.

USA Prime Willamette Valley presents Vacation Baseball School Aug. 5-9

USA Prime Willamette Valley’s third annual Vacation Baseball School with the Mavericks League, for ages 8-16, is Aug. 5-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. All campers will join Mavericks League players on the field before their Aug. 9 game and will have a ticket to the game, with a fireworks show after the game. Online registration is $300 at https://forms.gle/ RypMCux2YmBrb8ND7.

Strive Athletics Cheer Camp returns July 22

Strive Athletics third annual Cheer Camp is July 22-24

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

• 7 p.m.Independence Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

Tuesday, July 2

• 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 MNCH Journey Under the Sea, Dallas City Park’s Siebert Fredrickson Memorial Shelter (SW Allgood St.)

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

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

• 5 p.m. - Friends of the Dallas Public Library meeting, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 5:30 p.m. - Dallas Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

• 5:30 p.m. - City of Monmouth Logo Reveal, City Hall, 151 Main St. W

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

• 6:30 p.m. - Monmouth City Council meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W • 7:30 p.m. - Basics of Social Dance, Monmouth Senior Center Wednesday, July 3

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with a performance at Dallas Days July 26. Mini Camp (K-2nd grade) is $75 from

Chad William Woods

Chad William Woods of Dallas, Oregon, passed away with family by his side June 11, 2024

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Bonnie (Bryant) Woods; his four children Berina Autumn (Woods) Tuttle and Joel, Shawn Kansan Woods and Joanna, Nathan Chad Woods and Emily, and Kaleen Leona (Woods) Haarr and Thomas; his 10 grandchildren Sterling Woods, Carson Woods, Liviana Tuttle, Adela Tuttle, Sarah Haarr, Kelisa Tuttle, Clementine Woods, Jens Tuttle, Ruby Woods, and Hayleigh Haarr; his sister Sharon Jill (Woods) Gordon; his biological half-brother John Donald “Jack” Edwards Jr.; and his biological siblings JoAnne Adele Edwards, Matt Douglas Edwards, and James Arthur Edwards; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dwight William Woods and Leone Harriet (Wright) Woods; his grandparents; his biological parents Janice Louise (Dodge) Edwards and John Donald “Jack” Edwards; and his biological half-sister Ethel Gayle Edwards.

Chad was born in Eugene, Oregon, May 18, 1952, and was adopted by a wonderful family. He said he thanked God every day for his family. He spent many summers and holidays on his grandparents’ farm and with aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Chad, his parents, and sister Jill moved to Portland, Oregon, when he was six years old. He delivered papers for many years. He met Bonnie Bryant, his future wife, when she was five years old, and he was eight years old. He attended Binnsmead through middle school and Benson Polytechnic High School. He was drafted near the end of the Vietnam War into the Army and was honorably discharged. He was very involved in Montevilla Baptist Church attending youth group and later was a leader for the youth group. Chad and Bonnie were married at Montevilla on Dec. 20, 1974 He worked at the Blue Mountain Dog Food plant while they lived in Beaver Creek, Oregon. Chad and Bonnie moved to Grass Valley, Oregon, and farmed and ranched. They built lasting friendships and a love for that land. He was also a volunteer EMT, firefighter, and lay pastor at Kent Baptist church. They moved to North Albany, Oregon, where Chad worked for Volstead Polled Herefords, finished his associates degree at Linn-Benton Community College, and began to work in construction. When he was 34 years old, he connected with his biological mother and siblings. They have had a very good relationship and Chad was close to them.

Chad, Bonnie and four children moved to a farm outside of Dallas, Oregon, in 1987 where they raised hogs and cattle. He started Chad Woods Construction. Their children attended Rickreall Elementary School. Chad was part of the Rickreall Christmas Pageant for 28 years. He became a reserve police officer and was involved as a homicide and narcotics detective. He served the community and farmers by serving on the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District for almost 20 years. He also was a real estate agent with Windemere for more than 10 years. Chad and his brother Jim worked together on planning and development projects at Superior Steel. He worked on his family cattle farm until his death. He was a great reader,

self-taught in many areas, and had an amazing memory. He devoured the Bible and theological books, loved Jesus, and was a pillar in his faith of God. He has been very involved in Salt Creek Baptist Church since they moved to Dallas 37 years ago. He loved his children and grandchildren, family gatherings, telling stories, talking to people, teaching Sunday School, helping others, driving, farming, hunting, shooting, practicing survival skills, keeping up on world news, gardening, detective work, reading, researching, playing cards, building, eating ethnic foods, meeting people from all over the world, and figuring out how to make things work out for the best.

Chad battled four different cancers, went through many treatments and trials, and overcame so much. Fifteen years ago, he was given a 5% chance of surviving two years. These last years have been a miraculous blessing, and he has not wasted any time. He was the cancer support leader in the Salem area for many years. He loved God, his family, and his community to the full. He leaves behind a huge hole for so many.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Salt Creek Baptist Church Sunday, July 7, 2024 A potluck lunch with main dishes provided will start at 12:30 p.m. in the church park (or inside weather depending). The memorial service will be in the sanctuary at 2 p.m. with desserts, ice cream, lawn games, cards and fellowship to follow. To leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family got to www. BollmansTributeCenter.com. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family. Memorial gifts can be given to Camp Tapawingo or Ethnos 360 (The Burkes).

Donna Jean Black Feb. 15, 1937 - June 9, 2024

Donna Jean Black passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in her home in Dallas, Oregon, surrounded by family.

Donna was born on Feb. 15, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Trenton and Bernice Rucker. She grew up in Kansas and graduated from Yates Center High School in 1955.

She attended business school in Wichita where she met her husband of 68 years, Eldon. They enjoyed a leisurely road trip South down the Coast on Highway 101 to Northern California then up I-5 to return home, enjoying eating out and staying in Motels, celebrating their anniversary. They were able to enjoy that trip this past February. They also loved camping and fishing, especially at Tahkenitch and Clear Lake.

Donna and Eldon volunteered at the local food bank

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for over 25 years. They were known for canning and making grape juice every year. If you went to their house, you never left empty-handed. What the Dallas community will remember of Donna is her service, caring for church members or neighbors who were sick, and always delivering food. She LOVED baking. It was common for her to bake cinnamon rolls, cookies and other goodies to share. A “queen of cookie baking” shirt was made for her by family, and she wore it proudly.

Her most beloved accomplishment was raising her four children. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and most recently a great-grandmother. Her grandchildren share memories of family card games like Skip-bo, Rummikub and Hand & Foot.

Her hobbies kept her young - gardening, Monday games at Monmouth Senior Center, Tuesday’s Canasta, Thursday Bingo and occasional tea in McMinnville.

She was very social, and Eldon drove her every week.

Donna is survived by her husband Eldon; and her children Don Black (Debbie), Linda Buxton (Dean), Lori Pagel (Dave), and Ron Black (Linda Dallwig). Donna is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She will be greatly missed.

Private family services have taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for Polk County Relay for Life. To leave an online condolence or to share a memory go to www.bollmanstributecenter.com. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

Patricia “Patti” Bellamy

April 23, 1934 - June 9, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Bellamy, a resident of Dallas, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, June 15 in Salem. Patti was born on July 18, 1941, in

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Esther Kearney.

Patti graduated from Reseda High School in Reseda, California. She then graduated from Cal State Northridge earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Patti worked for the phone company for a year. She raised her son and twin daughters. The family lived in North Hollywood and later Sand Canyon, California. The family settled south of Dallas, Oregon in 1977. Patti enjoyed her time in Dallas and had a close circle of friends. She looked forward to the lady’s coffee group gatherings. Patti spent time in both Dallas and California for 20 years, eventually settling in Sierra Madre, California, in the mid 90s where she expanded her circle of friends and activities. In 2018 Patti returned to Dallas to live full time and be closer to her family. She enjoyed painting, taking long walks and star gazing.

She is survived by her son Chris (Ronda) Bellamy; daughters Debi (Jim) Evans and Teri Bellamy (Ken Ragsdale); and sister Kate Johnson; along with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, one nephew and one great niece. She was preceded in death by her 8-year-old brother Edward.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 11 am at Bollman’s Tribute Center. Private interment will be in Dallas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. To leave and online condolence or share a memory with the family go to www. BollmansTributeCenter.com.

William “Willie” Lee White died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 14. He was born in Sacramento, California, in 1952 to Jesse Lee and Shirley Ann White. The oldest of

five siblings, Willie spent his life split between California, Nevada and Oregon. From his cowboy days racing horses in the orange groves of Southern California, racing stock cars on the San Gabriel Valley Speedway Irwindale, jet boats on the shores of the Willamette River and Lake Mead in Nevada, being a famous local Las Vegas TV personality, days of building and riding motorcycles and becoming a legend of the Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis, South Dakota, to his peaceful days playing golf and being at home as loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Willie was always the life of the party. Loved by many.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents and two of his brothers Danny Ray (Patricia) White and Albert Lee White. He is survived by his brother Jesse (Donita) White; sister Christine (Andy) Fulfer; his children Shirley White, Samantha and Bill Quinn, April and Scott Selby, Guy and Cari White, Joe White and Amber White; and many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as Pop Pop to the family dogs, Moe, Daisy, Charlie and Hank.

A memorial potluck was held for Willie on Saturday, June 22, at Nesmith County Park. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family. www.

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Jack T. Magnuson

April 23, 1934 - June 9, 2024

Jack T. Magnuson, an almost 50-year resident of Dallas, Oregon, died on Sunday, June 9 at 90 years of age in Salem, Oregon. He was born on April 23, 1934, in Gordon, Nebraska, the son of Verner and Nellie (Nydahl) Magnuson.

Jack graduated from Albany High School in 1951. He served in the United States

Navy from 1952-1956. Jack met Carol Graham on a blind date, doubling with friends, and they were married on April 18, 1958, in Lebanon. He then attended Oregon State University studying business. They lived in Corvallis, Portland, Albany, Salem and settled in Dallas in 1971. Jack and Carol moved to Albany, Oregon in 2020, the week the pandemic started, to be closer to family. Jack moved to Bonaventure Memory Care in Salem in late 2023. Jack was a certified public accountant in Dallas. He opened his CPA practice here because there were no CPAs in town and there was plenty of opportunity. The practice later became Magnuson & Buhler, Buhler & Meyer and now Williamson and Aebi, still serving the community. Jack was recognized as Dallas First Citizen in 1995. Service to the community was a big part of Jack’s life. He participated in his professional society and became president of the Oregon Society of CPAs in 198687. He was very active with Dallas Rotary and Rotary International, with 40 years of perfect attendance. He was a Past President of the Dallas Rotary Club and District Governor in Northern Oregon in 2001-2002.

Jack and Carol were an inseparable team during his service and were great Rotary Ambassadors. Jack and Carol were involved in helping Dallas Rotary gather nearly 500 kid-size quilts for the Rotaplast InternationalWrap-A-Smile Project. This project helped children in third world countries have surgery to repair a cleft lip. After the repair was complete, they were given a quilt to wrap up in and were able to smile for the very first time. One year they travelled as helpers with one of the medical teams that went to Guatemala.

Jack also committed many hours to veterans. He was a past President of American Legion Carl B. Fenton Post # 20, Past Commander of District 2 American Legion, Commander Voiture 153 of 40/8, a related patriotic organization of US veterans and member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee –Oregon Department of See OBITS, page A10

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DR. KEITH ROACH:

To your good health

Medicines Usually Maintain Efficacy Past Their Expiration Dates

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently tested positive for COVID using an expired home test, and I self-isolated for five days. I also realized every Tylenol, antihistamine, DayQuil, NyQuil and allergy pill that I had was past its expiration date. Some were only expired by a few months, but most were expired by two to four years. I guess I don’t get sick often.

My question is: Before I dispose of these, how effective are they, and are any of them dangerous to use?

-- K.L.

ANSWER: Drug manufacturers are required to make expiration dates, and they guarantee that the drugs are what they say they are and are effective until a certain date (at least if they are properly stored in a cool and dark area). This does not necessarily mean that they become ineffective or dangerous after expiring, and many drugs have been proven to maintain efficacy for years or decades after the printed expiration date.

A military study found that 90% of drugs are still effective 15 years after expiration. It is rare for a drug to become dangerous; however, the tetracycline class of antibiotics is one where toxicity has been found.

In general, if a drug is a few months to a year past its expiration date, it is probably OK. (Liquid drugs, nitroglycerin and insulin are notable exceptions.) But at some point, you have to ask yourself whether it is worth the small risk of the medicine being less effective, especially for inexpensive over-thecounter (OTC) drugs.

Also, COVID test kits may have an extended expiration date. The Food and Drug Administration

maintains a list at tinyurl.com/ COVIDTestKitExpire.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an OTC supplement for psychiatric illness? I am interested in its safety and effectiveness and whether there any side effects or cautions when taking it. Also, what is the safe daily dosage, and how long does it take for benefits to occur? -- L.B.

ANSWER: NAC has been intravenously used for many years in medicine as a specific antidote to acetaminophen toxicity. It is also used via inhalation to thin out thick mucus so that it can be coughed out.

As you say, several recent studies have looked at its effectiveness with a variety of mental health issues, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and cannabis use disorder. Although there is a risk of a severe allergic response when used intravenously, it is generally safe when used orally. Some studies have looked at the effectiveness of NAC by itself, while others looked to see whether NAC can improve outcomes in combination with the standard treatments.

Although the literature is mixed, I say that there is promise with this treatment. When I recommend it, it is most commonly with patients who do not want to use the standard treatments or who want the lowest possible dosage. The dose used in most studies is 1-3 grams daily.

In one well-done study that looked at adults with major depression, the group who combined NAC with the standard treatment showed superiority over those who received the standard treatment alone. The difference was seen after 20 weeks of treatment. Not all studies showed a benefit.

I want to emphasize that an OTC supplement, no matter how promising, is not a substitute for medical care, especially psychiatric care. If you have a mental health issue, ask your mental health provider about NAC.

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.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By LUCIE WINBORNE

• * On July 4, 1776, King George III wrote in his diary entry, “Nothing important happened today.”

• A 5-month-old fetus has 200,000,000,000 brain cells, but by birth half of them have been lost.

• Superstitious folks understandably took note in Santa Clara, California, on Oct. 22, 1931, when the Gamma Eta Gamma legal fraternity was partially destroyed by fire: The house was located at 1313 Franklin Street, its phone number was Santa Clara 13, and the postman wore badge number 13! The damage sustained to the house was even estimated at $13,000.

• An AK-47 is depicted on the flag of Mozambique.

• Einstein’s ideas on relative acceleration were partly inspired by a guy who fell off a roof in Berlin. Surviving without injury, he told the physicist that he had not felt the effects of gravity.

• Until the 17th century, the word “upset” meant to set up (i.e., erect) something.

• The oldest recorded death sentence is found in the Amherst papyri, a list of state trials of ancient Egypt dating to 1,500 B.C. A teenage boy, convicted of “magic,” was ordered to kill himself by either poison or stabbing.

• Apart from humans, the Asian elephant is the only mammal that can stand on its head.

• In 2002, the Nevada state legislature authorized a license plate depicting a mushroom cloud from an exploding nuclear bomb to commemorate nuclear weapons tests conducted in the state’s desert between 1945 and 1992. The Department of Motor Vehicles, however, rejected it.

• Soviet craftsman Nikolai Syadristy carved a set of chess figures that were so small they could only be distinguished when magnified 2,000 times with a microscope.

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Thought for the Day: “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.”

– Abraham Maslow

Letters to the editor

Supreme Court reaffirmed states rights on abortion decision

In this country, 330 million people can await the decision of five people for determining the future for social and political actions when judges substitute their own policy preferences for those of citizens. By overruling Roe and Casey, the Supreme Court on June 24, 2022, reaffirmed that was improper. It said the Court usurped people’s authority to decide a controversial moral and political issue; an issue that should reside in free exchange of ideas followed by directions to state legislative bodies. The ruling emphasized the Tenth Amendment which reserves to states and the people such powers.

With Roe and Casey, the Court relied upon dubious reasoning that made no attempt to be Constitutional law. They created a right to privacy and applied an embellished meaning

of due process. They failed to discern a right to abortion was deeply rooted in the country’s history and traditions and ignored the fact abortion had been considered criminal sense from the earliest days of common law until 1973. A definition of personhood and a mechanism to measure the relative importance of fetus and mother is not expressed or implied by our Constitution.

The Supreme Court retains its credibility when following precedents which accord to Constitutional economic and social judgments of legislative bodies. In summary Sam Alito said, “The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion. Roe and Casey arrogated that authority. We now overrule those decisions and return that authority to the people and their elected representatives.”

Nolan Nelson Redmond

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Tackling the housing affortability crisis

By SEN. JEFF MERKLEY

June is National Homeownership

Month, but the housing affordability crisis is putting home ownership farther and farther out of reach for too many working families in Oregon and across America.

When I was growing up, my parents, like many of their generation, were able to save enough money to buy a modest home for our family in Oregon. I still live in that same blue-collar neighborhood. But it’s a different story for my children’s generation. As prices to rent and buy skyrocket, young people are worried that they will never be homeowners. Today, too many folks are struggling to find a safe and affordable place to call home, while too many others have been forced into homelessness. This is unacceptable and unsustainable.

Economists estimate that Oregon is short 140,000 homes today – and we’ll need to build at least 500,000 new homes within the next 20 years just to keep up with demand. So, it was terrific to see our state

legislature recently pass $376 million to boost housing production in addition to the federal dollars I’m bringing home to Oregon to help.

Housing is vital for our economy. Every year, I host town halls in all 36 Oregon counties. Up and down the coast and across the state, I hear about the urgent need for more workforce housing. Companies tell communities they won’t bring their businesses to town without available housing for their employees, but housing developers say they won’t build new homes without knowing that new businesses are coming with employees to buy or rent them. It’s a classic Catch-22 with our coastal and rural communities caught in the middle.

That’s why, as Oregon’s representative on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, which funds the federal government, I’m pushing to invest in housing programs. Here are a few quick examples. In March, we passed funding for fiscal year 2024, which included $1.6 billion for national rental assistance funding, $48 million for Rural Housing Service Vouchers across the country, and $12 million to support home-building non-profits, like Habitat for Humanity. Additionally, Oregon has received $90 million this year from the U.S. Treasury’s Homeowner Assistance Fund.

But we can’t only treat the effects of the housing crisis – we also need

to go after those profiting off skyhigh housing prices.

For generations, the greatest wealth builder for the American middle class has been homeownership. Now, the powerful millionaires and billionaires who run hedge funds want to take that slice of the American pie away from working families and put it on their own over-flowing plates. In 2021, investors bought nearly 17,000 homes in Oregon – homes that should have gone to families. It’s a similar story all across the country. That same year, in just one area of Atlanta, hedge funds bought more than 40 percent of the homes for sale. Hedge funds often make all cash, no inspection offers. Working families can’t compete with that!

That’s why I’ve introduced the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act. It will kick hedge funds out of the housing market and require them to sell the homes they own to working folks because houses should be homes for families, not profit centers for hedge funds.

Early in my career, I helped build homes with Habitat for Humanity because I saw every day how lives were changed for the better when folks could afford a decent home in a decent community. So, I’ll keep up the fight for affordable homes for working families in Oregon and across the country.

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is survived by his three children Douglas (Kimberly) of Scottsdale, Arizona, David (Barbara) of Albany, Oregon, and Debra of Beaverton, Oregon; grandchildren Hannah, Levi, Kyle, Naomi, Amy, and Sophia; and great grandchildren Lyle, Corbin and Carl.

A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Friday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas, Oregon. There will be a time of fellowship to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Rotaplast International for Wrap-ASmile Project or American Legion Post #20 for the Avenue of Flags Program. To leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family go to www. BollmansTributeCenter.com.

Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

Ronald Noble

Oct. 14, 1939 - June 5, 2024

Ronald Terrey Noble, 84, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Salem, Oregon. Born Oct. 14, 1939, in Aledo, Illinois, Ronald (Ron) was the son of Herbert Gerald Noble Sr.

(deceased) and Helen Terrey Noble (deceased), and brother to Nancy H. Hanna, Herbert G. Noble Jr. (deceased), and James A. Noble (deceased). Ron grew up in Rock Island, Illinois, graduating from Rock Island High School. He enjoyed church, baseball, and singing. After high School he attended Moline Community College and worked at the Rock Island Arsenal.

Ron married the love of his life, Mary Kathleen Hanson, on June 20, 1959, and moved to Southern California.

Graduating with a degree in chemistry from Cal State Long Beach in 1965, Ronald went to work for North American Aviation and played a vital role in the Apollo Space Programs, receiving NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award for his contributions to flight safety.

Seeking a different environment to raise their children, Ron and Mary moved to Dallas, Oregon, in 1974. After a couple of years of farming and working in a lumber mill, Ron went to work for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

In July 1982, Ron became licensed in Oregon as a professional civil engineer and continued working for ODOT and serving as chairman on several committees for the National Academy of Sciences.

Ron’s career spanned 21 years at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

After retirement, he and Mary lived in Yuma, Arizona, and continued teaching dance before moving to McMinnville, Oregon.

Beyond his professional achievements, Ron was known for his good-natured spirit, his humor, his wit and his adventurous curiosity. He cherished his marriage to Mary Kathleen Hanson. Together, they traveled the world teaching round dance, a choreographed ballroom dance, and started a local dance group in Dallas, Oregon, called Rounds R Us. Ronald also had a love for baseball, trains and music as a member of The Naturalaires quartet.

Ron’s life was anchored in his deep love for God, which he expressed through his faith and love for his family and friends.

Ron’s legacy is one of dedication and excellence, leaving behind a loving family: his wife Mary Noble; their five children - Ron (Sue) Noble, Kathi (Brad) Lewis, John (Kristyn) Noble, Jim (Barb) Noble, and Judy (Joel) Badie; along with 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 at Praise Church in McMinnville. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com.

Timothy E. Grimes

March 23, 1959 - May 22, 2024

Timothy E. Grimes, of Dallas, Oregon, passed away on May 22, 2024, of interstitial lung disease. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tim graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, California, Class of 1977, followed by service in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve.

In 1990, he moved to Oregon and began a career with Radio Shack. He quickly worked his way up to manager and served in that capacity in Medford, Klamath Falls, Eugene and Salem, Oregon. Along the way he was the recipient of numerous awards and commendations and impressed upper management with each store he managed. In 2007, he opened Dallas Liquor on Mill Street in

Dallas, then in 2010 moved to a larger and more centralized location at 170 West Ellendale Avenue, where he continued to take pride in serving the community-at-large.

Tim enjoyed golf along with traveling and camping in his RV in his spare time. He had a great appreciation of popular music and collected hundreds of albums, as well as an expansive love of books and reading, amassing a large library ranging from politics to biographies to science fiction, and more. Tim very much enjoyed researching and learning new things. Because of his outgoing personality, he loved nothing more than to chat with anyone, anywhere, on just about any topic imaginable.

Tim is survived by his partner of 16 years, Pamela Pettit, and her children David, Christopher and Nicholas, along with three grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Maureen McLaughlin Grimes, as well as brothers Jeffrey (Susan) of Concord, California, and Steven (Anna) of Salem, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Lung Association.

We will be having a celebration of life for Tim this Sunday, June 30 at Abby’s Pizza from 2-4 p.m. in Dallas, Oregon.

her husband Michael Lodge, children Sarah Else Orr and William Stuart Lodge, and five grandchildren.

Nancy was born in San Diego and enjoyed growing up near the beach. She married Mike and went with him to Japan when he was deployed during the Vietnam War.

For many years, Nancy owned and operated an insurance agency in San Diego. When she sold her agency, and when Mike retired from the San Diego Police Department, the couple sold their home, purchased a motor home, and spent several very happy years touring the country and making new friends.

Ultimately, Mike and Nancy chose Independence, Oregon, as their new home in retirement, and Nancy, especially, became thoroughly involved in community.

Her many, many affiliations included the Friends of the Independence Library, the Independence Downtown Association, the Independence Library Board, budget committees for the city of Independence and for MINET, the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce, Ash Creek Arts Center and the Soroptimists.

Nancy enjoyed entertaining and was quick to offer her home as a location for gatherings, celebrations and parties. She was an accomplished flautist and performed for many years in two local concert bands.

Nancy had a strong sense of civic duty and served for 16 years as a member of the Independence City Council.

Her deep passion for volunteering and helping others touched so many lives and organizations. She is deeply missed by her family, her friends and her community.

Mike plans to organize a celebration of life for Nancy in September, her birthday month.

Fred Lee Perry Oct. 8, 1949 – June 15, 2024 There will be no services. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

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Apple Box Children’s Theater produces free Shakespeare play for kids

Apple Box Children’s Theater presents “Comedy of Errors”, a twin/mistaken identity farce written by William Shakespeare and adapted for kids and modern audiences by Maren Anderson. In it, two sets of twins, each named Antipholus and Dromio, are separated at birth. One set of Antipholus and Dromio twins arrives in a town looking for the others, but they are all mistaken for each other. “Comedy of Errors” is a very silly show with a clown-like atmosphere.

Apple Box Children’s Theater, which originally was active in the 1970s and 1980s, has been a staple in the community in this form for over 10 years. Run entirely by volunteers and supported by grants, Apple Box provides arts opportunities to children who might not otherwise have access to them.

This year, Apple Box has hired Jennifer Hibbard to direct. She has directed many shows, including Central High School’s “Legally Blonde.” Apple Box also employs two

Western Oregon University students, Serio Palomar Solis and Jeneba Diane King, to direct the show and oversee the high school students who are working backstage for the show. High school students are getting college credit for participating.

Part of Apple Box’s mission is to teach all parts of theater, so the younger students learn from the older ones, many of whom are alums of Apple Box.

“I’ve been acting with Apple Box for three years

and have made many friends throughout those years. It also gives me something to do during the summer and really keeps me busy!” said actor Henry Kahle, who is in sixth grade.

Another actor, Stella Shafer, fifth grade, said, “It is the best summer activity because there are other kids there. I love the costumes and have learned how to make my voice loud but not yelling.”

The performances are July 10-13 at 6 p.m. at the outdoor stage at Western Oregon

University’s Leonard W. Rice Auditorium, 344 Knox St N, Monmouth. A special performance will be held at the Monmouth Amphitheater on July 3 at 1:30 p.m. as part of the 4th of July festival. ASL translated services will be available for the July 12 performance. Audience members should bring a lawn chair or blanket.

“Comedy of Errors” is made possible in part by funding from the Polk County Cultural Coalition, Oregon Cultural Foundation, fiscal

sponsorship of the Humanities Division of Western Oregon University, and support from Central High School, the Western Oregon University Theater Department and local businesses. For more information about Apple Box Children’s Theater, including how to get involved or make a donation, visit their website at www.appleboxtheater.com.

A fundraising event with horses and horsepower

By WILMA L. EICHLER

Come to the HART Horsepower Classic Car Show on July 6. It is free for spectators and in West Salem at 3065 Orchard Heights Road at the West Hills Stables & Vineyard from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There are raffles, food, lots of beautiful classic cars, and horses, too.

Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy (HART) is a standalone, non-profit organization whose mission is to empower and strengthen those with physical cognitive, emotional and social challenges by providing horse adaptive riding programs, saddles, horses and other needs.

These special needs children and adults range from quadriplegic, autistic and many other disabilities that make everyday life much harder than those of us that don’t have these added challenges. My 10-year-old granddaughter has benefited tremendously through their program. She was born completely blind, and none of us thought it would ever be possible for her to ride horses. From a long line of cowboys and cowgirls, it was sad.

But HART made it happen. She now rides once a week with volunteer side-walkers on each side of her and a HART led instructor leading. Her confidence has bloomed, and through their service she has blossomed in so many ways. It is the highlight of her week. I’ll never forget the first time she trotted, and to hear her giggle the whole time.

Her mother was winning buckles in 4H with her horse at this age, and to see her riding and enjoying it so much, brings a tear to mom’s eye and mine. It is remarkable how that 30-minute ride each week, has helped her in so many ways throughout her daily routines she is not nearly as scared to try new things, her confidence has multiplied, and I have never seen her smile so big. She is now one happy little proud cowgirl.

HART is positively changing lives by harnessing the power of people and horses, making scholarships available to ensure all can enjoy the benefit of horses. This is only possible by their many amazing volunteers and the generous donations they have

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received. It literally takes a village to make this happen for these awesome individuals. Although they have felt the community’s support to get them started thus far. They need your help too, so they can serve a larger part of the community and respond to more of these beautiful riders. Their short-term goal is to make enough money to buy another adaptive saddle, and another horse that will provide openings for more services. Their long-term goal is to finish the construction of their own barn where they will be able to welcome more individuals. So please come out and show your support for these special powered individuals and this amazing organization on July 6th at the Horsepower Classic Car Show. If you can’t make it, please go their website at www.hartadaptiveriding.org to read more about this amazing organization and consider supporting them too!

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Local students return to perform in Apple Box Theater’s production of “Comedy of Errors” at WOU outdoor stage at Leonard W. Rice Auditorium.

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Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy (HART) gives special needs youth adaptive horse riding programs.

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50 years ago Jun. 26, 1974

Regional library service begins operation July 1

The Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, made up of libraries in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties, begins operation July 1 with a full range of services. Funded by a $177,629 federal grant, the service will feature inter-library loans of books, reference materials and films. A new delivery van, purchased with a portion of the grant money, will visit each library in the consortium at least once each week. Materials that are needed quickly will be transmitted using a Xerox facsimile transmission system.

Dallas guardsman train at Academy Over 100 National Guardsmen and Army Reservists presently are participating in training at the Oregon Military Academy in Clackamas, with 35 men slated to receive commissions as second lieutenants. In the junior class at the academy from Dallas are Staff

Sergeant Kenneth A. Andres, an employee at Towmotor; and Private First Class Burt T. Sweet, a student at OCE.

MonmouthIndependence features week of fun-filled events

The Mid-Willamette Valley area’s largest free fireworks display will be the featured highlight July 4 of the annual Monmouth-Independence Winter Olympics celebration. The fireworks will go off across the Willamette River from Polk Marine Park at Independence about 9:20 p.m., said Al Oppliger, president of the MonmouthIndependence Festival Association, sponsor of the annual fun-filled event.

40 years ago Jun. 27, 1984

Moshers complete 6 years as volunteers

Two volunteers with the Dallas Crime Prevention Unit are completing six years as crime prevention volunteers. Dave and Lee Mosher have been volunteers with the Dallas unit for more than two years. Both are graduates of basic and advanced crime prevention courses at the Police Academy and are members of the Crime Prevention Association of Oregon.

Independence bridge funded Polk County Commissioners authorized

Community Achievement

WOU celebrates winners of distinguished poetry prize

Western Oregon University celebrates the winners of the 9th annual Peter Sears Poetry Prize for undergraduate students.

“It’s become a great literary tradition at Western,” said Henry Hughes Ph.D., who administers the prize. “It launches young writers, some of whom have gone on to publish their poems in professional magazines and receive national recognition.”

First prize was awarded to Sophie Borgstahl, a junior in Honors English, for “Tens Days After Treatment.”

Second prize went to Julian Zeigler, a graduating senior in English, for “4 AM”. And third prize to Lucas Montpart, a junior in Fine Arts, for “Celebrating My 21st Birthday with My Dead Brothers.”

The winners read their work at the Academic Excellence Showcase on May 30. The competition received over 50 poems with 10 selected for review by the final judge, Ingrid Wendt, a distinguished poet and educator.

Wendt said Borgstahl’s winning poem, “with its quiet, understated, deft narrative and perfectly realized tenderness . . . took my breath away.”

This prize honors the memory of Oregon Poet Laureate

and friend

Hannah Locke Graduates from University of Hartford

Hannah Locke, of Dallas, has received the degree of Master of Science from the University of Hartford’s College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. Locke is one of 964 students who received graduate and undergraduate degrees this spring as part of the class of 2024.

Rists celebrate 50th anniversary

Rev. Richard and Jenae Rist celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2024. Richard and Jenae were married on June 1, 1974, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Spokane, Washington. Since then they have lived in Denver, St. Louis, Wilson Texas, Seattle, Monmouth, Eagle River Alaska, and Salem, Oregon.

Their family includes their two children Ryan (Shannon) Rist of Gresham, Oregon; and Andi (Cameron) Swearengin, of Salem, Oregon; grandchildren Nathan Rist, of Gresham, Oregon; and Peyton and Ronin Swearengin of Salem, Oregon.

Richard served as a Lutheran pastor for 30 years. In 2006 he entered Clinical Pastoral Education at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, to fulfill his desire to become a hospital chaplain. He did that for nearly seven years before retiring in 2013. Jenae worked in medical settings in various cities for 15 years before retiring in 2014.

They currently live in West Salem.

Dodge, Naughton announce wedding plans

Taylor Dodge and Caleb Naughton announce their plans to be married July 6, in North Plains, Oregon. The ceremony will be officated by George Naughton.

The bride, the daughter of Tracy and Larry (deceased) Dodge, is a third-grade

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teacher in Dallas, Oregon. Her Maid of Honor is Kailie Dennis-Collins and her brides maids are Malia Caudill, Larissa Ringhouse, Courtney May, McKenzie Darr, Sarah Naughton and Amy Sramek. Dodge will be given away by her brother, Cooper Dodge.

The groom is the son of Darcy and George Naughton. He is a project manager at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Dallas. His best man is Josh Naughton and his groomsmen are Cade Caudill, Cooper Dodge, Triston Ringhouse, Mitchell Laizure, Alex Garrett, Zack Sramek, Conner MacLean and Logan Hatley.

DPD officer graduates from basic training

On June 21, Dallas Police Department’s Officer McDonald graduated from basic police training at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Over the next couple of months, McDonald will be working with different field training officers as he learns and develops the skills to become a solo officer in Dallas.

Today’s Flashback is from June 27, 1984: Balancing the books – vacationing students (left to right) David Keckler, 11, Danny Romine, 13 and Bill McClure, 8, choose books from the Dallas Library for summertime recreation.

to Western, Peter Sears (1937-2017).

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 13

• At 8:08 a.m., a report of fraud on Main Street. The complainant had a charge of $175 on his card after purchasing $11.29 of merchandise.

• At 9:32 a.m., Brandi and James Ellis were cited for theft on Court Street.

• At 1:42 p.m. a report of a disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. It was a verbal argument.

• At 10:28 p.m., on Ellendale Avenue, Ana Peraza Munoz was cited for warrants from multiple counties.

Friday, June 14

• At 12:12 a.m., a report of criminal mischief on Court Street. The male subject had left on the officer’s arrival.

• At 2:28 a.m., John Olander was arrested, charged with assault and lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 3:38 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on La Creole Drive. Five juveniles were warned for trespassing and being out past curfew.

• At 3:39 a.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for driving while suspended and failure to carry proof of financial responsibility. They were also warned for speeding 65 mph in a 45-mph zone.

• At 5:56 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 36 mph in a 20-mph zone on Main Street.

• At 7:20 a.m., a report of a suspicious person on Court Street. An unhoused person was sleeping and was asked to move along.

• At 8:17 a.m., Christopher Stuart was arrested and charged with a parole violation and lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 4:15 p.m., a report of a theft from a vehicle on Lyle Street.

• At 4:52 p.m., a report of children playing and bicycling in the street on Sequoia Lane. An officer discussed with them bike safety and getting out of the road when cars come.

• At 5:26 p.m., a report of an individual putting items in their purse on Kings Valley Highway. When confronted, they removed the items and paid for them.

• At 8:44 p.m., an officer assisted moving a stalled vehicle to the side of the road on Levens Street.

• At 10:36 p.m., Jonathon Davis was arrested on Holman Avenue and charged with attempted elude, misdemeanor elude, reckless driving, reckless endangering, and two outstanding Marion County warrants. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Saturday, June 15

• At 3:15 a.m., a motorist was stopped and cited on Uglow Avenue for driving while suspended and no insurance.

• At 12:52 p.m., a report of fraud/theft on Fern Avenue.

• At 4:38 p.m., Kenneth Green was cited for driving while suspended and lodged at Polk County Jail on a contempt of court warrant out of Clackamas County,

Sunday, June 16

• At 5:34 a.m., a report of suspicious activity on Birch Street. A subject was reported attempting to break a glass window of a church. Robert Cerda was later charged with criminal mischief and burglary.

• At 8:08 a.m., Russ Littleton was arrested on Church Street and charged with trespass, theft and criminal mischief and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 3:55 p.m., a motorist crashed into a parked vehicle on Douglas Street. There were no signs of impairment.

• At 9:55 p.m., a report of a hit and run on La Creole Drive. The driver hit a parked car and narrowly missed hitting a father and adult son. Missy Davis was located and arrested nearby and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, reckless driving, reckless endangerment and failure to perform the duties of a driver. She was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Monday, June 17

• At 2:28 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 52 mph in a 40-mph zone on Monmouth Cutoff.

• At 3:20 p.m., a report of fraud on Court Street. A complainant was scammed out of $3,300 for a puppy paid with Apple gift cards.

• At 9:23 p.m., a report of an assault on Uglow Avenue. Five juveniles had been in a

fight. The matter is still under investigation.

• At 10:19 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Walnut Avenue. A folding chair had fallen against the house.

Tuesday, June 18

• At 1:32 a.m., a report of a disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. An officer spoke with all three residents who denied there being a disturbance.

• At 5:58 a.m., Mark Coutis was arrested at West Valley Hospital and charged with violation of a restraining order, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of suppressor/silencer. He was lodged at the Polk County Jail.

• At 8:46 a.m., a report of fraud on Riverdale Court.

• At 2:02 p.m., Austin Juranich was arrested on Jefferson Street and charged with theft. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 3 p.m., Sherman Mixon was cited for criminal conspiracy and Casandra Mixon was cited for theft.

• At 8:56 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured on La Creole Drive,

• At 9:35 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to carry proof of financial responsibility and warned for speeding and failure to register the vehicle.

• At 9:52 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving uninsured and warned for speeding 37 mph in a 25-mph zone on Miller Avenue.

• At 10:10 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device on Miller Avenue.

Wednesday, June 19

• At 5:16 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 38 mph in a 20-mph zone and driving uninsured on Jefferson Street.

• At 1:07 p.m., Jeremy Carmickle was arrested on an outstanding Dallas municipal warrant and lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 2:36 p.m., a report of a theft from Walmart on Kings Valley Highway.

• At 3:31 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian on Uglow Avenue.

• At 7:52 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving uninsured on Walnut Avenue.

• At 11:52 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended on Wyatt Street.

Independence Police Department

Thursday, June 13

• At 12:08 a.m., an officer arrested an individual with an outstanding warrant and lodged them at Polk County Jail.

Friday, June 14

• At 10:42 p.m., a report of trespassing on Monmouth Street. Five people had climbed into an abandoned building and were warned for trespassing.

Saturday, June 15

• At 12:06 a.m., a motorist was stopped for speeding and driving erratically on Gun Club Road. Isidro Ruiz Ambrosio was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant after blowing a BAC of 0.2%.

• At 6:55 a.m., a motorist drove up to officers on another call on Morning Glory Drive and was arrested and charged with driving while suspended .

Sunday, June 16

• At 12:08 a.m., an officer responded to an alarm on Deann Drive. The officer did not see any signs of a disturbance.

• At 1:08 a.m., a report of a fight at a bar on Main Street. Officers detained those involved and began investigating. There were injuries, but none needed emergency care. The fight was found to be mutual combat and no arrests were made.

• At 2:09 a.m., a report of a fight at a house party on Covey Run Street. The investigation is ongoing.

• At 9:48 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on 4th Street. No crimes were committed.

• At 11:18 a.m., a motorist on 7th Street was cited for driving uninsured and was warned for failing to register the vehicle and for children not wearing seat belts.

• At 3:52 p.m., a report of an underaged person attempting to use a fake ID to purchase cannabis at a local dispensary on Main Street.

• Sometime on June 16, Francisco Maldonado Chacon was arrested and charged with assault 4 and harassment

Monday, June 17

• At 1:23 p.m., a report of a theft from a vehicle on Osprey Lane.

• At 1:52 p.m., a report of a theft of multiple items from an unlocked car on 16th Street.

Wednesday, June 19

• At 7 p.m., a resident was cited for three dogs at large on 12th Street. The dogs were returned.

• At 7:34 p.m., a report of a noise complaint on 7th Street. A live band was playing in the backyard. The music was at an unreasonable volume and the resident complied by stopping the music.

• At 7:56 p.m., Katie Rimer was arrested on Gun Club Road and charged with burglary and harassment.

• At 10:23 p.m., a motorist was cited for careless driving, no operator’s license and driving without insurance. They agreed to leave their vehicle at the location of the stop.

Monmouth Police Department

• Peter Reddekopp, 38, was arrested June 18 on an outstanding warrant and was also charged with disorderly conduct.

• Daniel Goodwin, 37, was arrested June 18 on an outstanding warrant.

• Whyatt Isaac Arnold, 27, was arrested June 14 on two outstanding warrants.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

• Jasper Paul BriggsComstock was arrested June June 20 and charged with failure to appear (criminal driving while suspended).

• Forrest Dylan Dalton was arrested June 18 and charged with post prison violation (strangulation, robbery 3).

• Johnathan Leroy Davis was arrested June 15 and charged with reckless driving, reckless endangering, attempting to elude police officer (vehilce) and attempting to elude police officerr (foot) and was placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appear - theft 1).

• Daniel Kelly Goodwin was arrested June 18 and charged with felon in possession of weapson (restricted).

• Ralph William Irwin was arrested June 18 and charged with three counts of failure to appear (criminal mischief 2, two counts of tresspass 2).

• Jason Lee Isitt was arrested June 21 and charged with failure to appear (failure to carry/present license).

• Russell Allen Littleton was arrested June 16 and charged with criminal trespass 2, criminal michief 2, criminal mischief 3, theft 3 and post prison violation (burglary 2).

• Manuel MaravillaSandoval Jr. was arrested June

17 and charged with probation violation (strangulation).

• Charles Ellis Mikel II was arrested June 18 and charged with seven counts of failure to appear (failiure to perform duties of driver, reckless driving, disorderly conduct, attempt to commit class A midemeanor, and three counts of harassment).

• Austin Wayne Reinke was arrested June 18 and placed on hold for U.S.Marshals (distribute methamphetamine).

• Bruce Chris Rumsey was arrested June 21 and charged with two counts of felon in posession of weapon (firearm) and was placed on hold for Lane County (assault/assault 2).

• Benito Sarpio-Hernandez was arrested June 20 and charged with criminal driving while suspended/revoked.

• William Henry Steen was arrested June 21 and placed on hold for Benton County.

• John Jeffery Turner was arrested June 17 and charged with criminal driving while suspended/revoked, and was placed on hold for multiple agencies, including Marion County (assault 4, failure to appear - driving while suspended), Linn County (driving while suspended - misdemeanor) and other jurisdiction (driving while suspended).

• Linnea Marie Beierly was arrested June 17 and charged with giving false information to a police officer, and was placed on hold for Crook County (unauthorized use of a vehicle/theft 3, failure to appear).

• Michelle Marie DriskillEriksen was arrested June 17 and charged with two counts of menacing, two counts of resisting arrest, two counts of disorderly conduct 2, unlawful use of a weapon, and attempted aggravated harassment.

• Windy Gabrielle Jones was arrested June 20 and charged with violation of release agreement and contempt of court.

• Alexandra Faith Kaiser was arrested June 18 and criminal trespass 2 and resisting arrest, and was placed on hold for Oregon State Parole Board (post parole supervision violation - possession of methamphetamine).

• Ariana Rose Stoddard was arrested June 18 and charged with post prison violation (failuire to appear).

• Eskedar Tilahun Teklehaymanot was arrested June 21 and charged with two counts of violation of restraining order and contempt of court.

First responders honored for saving life

During the Polk County Fire District 1’s latest board meeting, 13 members crewmembers, including Sgt. Cole from the Independence Police department, were honored with life-saving tokens, recognizing their heroic efforts in resuscitating a patient whose heart had stopped.

In February, a community member collapsed at home, and their spouse quickly began CPR. The PCFD medical team arrived within minutes and took over, each member taking turns to perform CPR. Thanks to their combined efforts, the patient eventually regained

consciousness, and her heart began to beat again. Fire

Chief Ben Stange highlighted the significance of receiving a life-saving token.

“This is big,” said Stange.

“This is a person.”

Not only did the team successfully transport the patient to the hospital with a stable

pulse, but she was also discharged with full neurological function and reunited with her family. Achieving such an outcome outside a hospital setting is rare, with only an 8.3% success rate in the United States.

During the incident, the PCFD team coordinated

seamlessly to provide CPR, communicate with the family, and administer necessary medications. After the ceremony, the patient, her family, and the fire crew gathered for a commemorative photo, capturing the joy and relief of the moment.

“This token is a part of what drives every single one of us in public safety,” said Stange. “So look at it, appreciate it, remember what you did and the impact you’ve had on this person, our community, and this family.”

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PCI24-2075 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF YAMHILL Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of SUZANNE A. McGUIRE, Deceased. Case No. 24PB05310 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gregory J. McGuire has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-captioned estate. All persons and entities having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative at PO Box 480, McMinnville, OR 97128, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the lawyers for the Personal Representative, Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks & Higgins, PC. Dated and published on June 26th, 2024. Karin A. Moshier, OSB #084267 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative 06/26.

PCI24-2076 STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK. NOTICE TO HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS CASE No. 24PB04567In the Matter of the Estate of Kaye F. Gibbs, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Montgomery Holsapple has been appointed as the personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers within four (4) months of the date of the first date of this publication, to the personal representative in care of Cauble & Whittington LLP, 111 SE 6th St., Grants Pass, OR 97526. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Christopher L. Cauble (541)-476-8825.Dated and first published on June 27th, 2024. Christopher L. Cauble, OSB #962374. Attorney for Personal Representative.

PCI24-2077 NOTICE OF UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS CHANGES TO INDEPENDENCE DEVELOPMENT CODE On Monday, July 8, 2024 (7:00 pm), the Independence Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the following code changes: Provisions to Allow Housing Adjustments - The first public hearing will consider provisions to allow adjustments to housing standards as required under the recently passed Oregon SB 1537 (2024). As part of the bill, the legislature adopted standards that allow individuals to request up to 10 distinct adjustments of regulatory standards that limit the development of housing. This code change would address those requirements. New Mural Standards - The second public hearing will consider new mural standards. Currently, the Independence Development Code does not have any criteria for the review of mural proposals. Instead, the code simply says that murals are prohibited unless approved by the City Council. This code change would establish requirements for murals. Details about the changes are available at https:// www.ci.independence. or.us/plan-code-

changes/. If the Planning Commission votes to forward the changes to the City Council following the public hearings, the Independence City Council will consider the Planning Commission recommendations during public hearings on August 27, 2024. The City Council hearings will start shortly after 6:30 pm. Public Hearing Locations: The public hearings will occur at the Independence Civic Center at 555 S. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations, should be made at least 72 hours in advance of a meeting to Karin Johnson, City Recorder, 503-838-1212 / TTY: 800-735-2900. The City is an Equal Opportunity Provider. Information Available: Information about the proposed changes is available online.

Paper copies of the materials are available for inspection at no cost at the Independence Civic Center. Staff reports for the proposals will be available at least seven days prior to the hearings. Physical copies of the documents may be obtained from the City for a minimal cost.

Submittal of Testimony: Anyone wishing to present written testimony may submit the testimony up to and at the public hearings. Oral testimony may be provided at the hearings. Appeal Process: Individuals that would like to reserve their right to appeal a proposal should comment or submit a letter, along with any concerns, by the close of the hearings. Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision-maker the opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes the ability to raise the issue at a subsequent time on appeal (before the Independence City Council or the Land Use Board of Appeals).

Staff Contact: If you have questions, please contact Fred Evander, Community Planner, at the Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351, (503) 8371168, or fevander@ ci.independence.or.us. 06/26

PCI24-2078 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY J. BROG, deceased. No. 24PB04702 NOT IC E TO IN T E R E S T E D PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STEVEN W. BROG has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at 96913th Street S.E., Salem, Oregon 97302, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published on June 26th, 2024. STEVEN W. BROG , Personal Representative

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Cecelia L. Batlan, OSB #082560 Evans Batlan Getchell LLC Attorneys at Law 969 - 13th Street S.E

PCI24-2079

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 23-00322OR Reference is

made to that certain deed of trust made by Cesar Lemus Torres, Pedro Lemus Lopez, and Josefina Torres, as grantor, to First American Title, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated September 18, 2020, recorded September 22, 2020, in the records of Polk County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2020-013771, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, covering the following described real property situated in the abovementioned county and state: Parcel I: A Portion Of Lots 3 And 4, Block 1, Kingwood Acres, West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, (Plat Volume 132, Page 33) More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At The Southeast Corner Of Said Lot 4; Thence Northerly Along The Easterly Line Thereof, 126 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; Thence Westerly Parallel With The Southerly Line Of Said Lots, 85 Feet; Thence Northerly Parallel With The Easterly Line Of Said Lots, 85 Feet; Thence Easterly Parallel With The Southerly Line Of Said Lots, 85 Feet To A Point On The Easterly Line Of Said Lot 4; Thence Southerly Along The Easterly Line Of Said Lot 4, 85 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Together With An Easement For Ingress And Egress Over The Westerly 15 Feet Of The Following Described Property: A Portion Of Lots 3 And 4, Block 1, Kingwood Acres, West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At The Southeast Corner Of Said Lot 4; Thence Northerly Along The Easterly Line Thereof, 126 Feet; Thence Westerly, Parallel With The Southerly Line Of Said Lots, 85 Feet; Thence Southerly Parallel With The Easterly Line Of Said Lots, 126 Feet; Thence Easterly Along The Southerly Line Of Lots 3 And 4, 85 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Parcel Ii: Beginning At The Southeast Corner Of Said Lot 4; Thence Northerly Along The Easterly Line Thereof, 126 Feet; Thence Westerly, Parallel With The Southerly Line Of Said Lots, 85 Feet; Thence Southerly Parallel With The Easterly Line Of Said Lots, 126 Feet; Thence Easterly Along The Southerly Line Of Lots 3 And 4, 85 Feet To The Place Of Beginning.

NOTE: This legal description was created prior to January 1, 2008. APN: 312925 Commonly known as: 1343 6th St. NW, Salem, OR 97304 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been

recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE:

$17,086.90 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF:

$327,242.26 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which became due on November 1, 2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on September 30, 2024 at the hour of 01:00 PM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the new lobby at the Jefferson Street entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St, Dallas, OR 97338, County of Polk, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance requ ired under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact Xome at (800) 758-8052 or www.xome.com. In

construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Affinia Default Services, 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. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Affinia Default Services, LLC may be deemed to be a debt collector and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. File No.: 23-00322OR Dated: 05/15/2024 Affinia Default Services, LLC By: /s/ NATALIE MATTERA

Name: NATALIE MATTERA

Title: Foreclosure Processor Trustee’s Mailing Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005

Phone Number: (503) 8363799 Trustee’s Physical Address: Affinia Default Services, LLC 10151 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 490 Clackamas, OR 97015 Email: inquiries@ affiniadefault.com NPP0460532 To: POLK COUNTY ITEMIZER-

OBSERVER 06/26/2024, 07/03/2024, 07/10/2024, 07/17/2024.

PCI24-2080 TS No. OR07000035-241 APN 578115 TO No 240105546-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JASON MARK MCCOLM as Grantor to KRISTA L. WHITE, ESQ. BISHOP, WHITE, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of May 20, 2021 and recorded on May 21, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-008682 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded May 9, 2023 as Instrument Number 2023-003423 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 578115 PARCEL 2, PARTITION PLAT NO. 2017-0020, RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 2017, IN VOLUME 2017, PAGE 20, IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 473 NE A ST, DALLAS, OR 97338 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s):Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2023 to 05/31/2024 at $16,081.00 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) at $356.76 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $335,608.24 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.00000% per annum from September 1, 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 Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on September 24, 2024 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Street Plaza, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of Polk, 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

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of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 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. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 5/23/24

By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112

Successor Trustee

Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation

Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300

NPP0461106 To: POLK COUNTY ITEMIZEROBSERVER 06/26/2024, 07/03/2024, 07/10/2024, 07/17/2024

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)8380803, 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.

PCI24-2074 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 THIRDPARTY 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) 6843763 (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.

PCI24-2068 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.

PCI24-2084 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 170664 APN: 268565 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Michael R. Morlock, unmarried as Grantor to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National association, as Trustee, in favor of U.S. Bank, National Association N.D. as Beneficiary, dated 06/24/2008, recorded 07/28/2008, in the official records of Polk County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2008-009508 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: Lot 14, Pioneer Park, County of Polk, and State of Oregon. Commonly known as: 4040 Deepwood Lane Nw, Salem, OR 97304 The current beneficiary is U.S. Bank

National Association pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 07/28/2008 as Inst No. 2008-009508 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 06/24/2023 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: $47,922.32; 2. Interest through 06/07/2024 in the amount of: $4,190.72 3. Late Charges in the amount of: $175.00 4. BPO in the amount of: $95.00 5. Attorney Fees in the Amount of: $1,000.00 6. Attorney Costs in the amount of: $388.00 7. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 8.2400000% 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 $47,922.32 together with the interest thereon at the rate 8.2400000% per annum from 05/24/2023 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 10/22/2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the At the Main Street Plaza entrance to the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas OR 97338, County of Polk, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion

of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for 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 10/22/2024 (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-TO-MONTH 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. TS# 170664

Dated: 6/13/2024 Prime Recon LLC By: Adriana Durham, Vice President PRIME RECON LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone number for the Trustee: (888) 725-4142 A-4819308 06/26/2024, 07/03/2024, 07/10/2024, 07/17/2024

MOMENTS IN TIME

• On July 8, 1918, Ernest Hemingway was working as an ambulance driver for the American Red Cross while serving on the Italian front in World War I when he was struck by an Austrian mortar shell as he handed out chocolate to soldiers in a dugout.

• On July 9, 1993, British forensic scientists announced a positive identification of the remains of Russia’s last czar, Nicholas II, his wife, Czarina Alexandra, and three of their daughters. Mitochondrial DNA was used on the family’s bones, which had been excavated from a mass grave near Yekaterinburg two years earlier.

• On July 10, 1985, conservation group Greenpeace’s flagship, the Rainbow Warrior, sank in New Zealand’s Auckland Harbor after French agents in diving gear planted a bomb on the vessel’s hull. The ship had been preparing for a protest voyage to a French nuclear test site in the South Pacific.

• On July 11, 2005, Hurricane Dennis blasted onto the East Coast near Pensacola Beach with a storm surge of 15 feet, wiping out power for over 1 million in Florida and Alabama, with Mississippi also being declared a disaster zone along with those two states. The hurricane had already hit Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti earlier in the week, causing 21 fatalities and massive property damage.

• On July 12, 1967, race riots broke out in Newark, New Jersey, after a Black cab driver was arrested and beaten by police. The riots resulted in 24 deaths, 1,100 wounded, 1,300 people arrested and property losses in excess of $5 million. The violence was believed to have been triggered by a number of factors, including rumors that the cabbie had died and charges that the police involved were brutally racist, along with poor mayoral leadership.

• On July 13, 1920, the U.S. Post Office banned customers from mailing children and animals. While it’s hard to believe such a ruling would even be necessary, officials wisely decreed it so after several cases involving parents dispatching a child and one person posting a skunk!

• On July 14, 1953, Egyptian politician Rawya Ateya became the first female parliamentarian in the Arab world.

TRIVIA TEST

By FIFI RODRIGUEZ

1. HISTORY: What is America’s first colony?

ENTERTAINERS: Which actress’ mother is actress Melanie Griffith and grandmother is actress Tippi Hedren?

U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president is the only one born on Independence Day?

GEOGRAPHY: In which country is the Mont-SaintMichel medieval monastery located? 5. SCIENCE: What does a kelvin measure? 6. ASTRONOMY: Which star is the brightest in the sky?

MUSIC: What are the first names of the Gibb brothers who formed The Bee Gees?

AD SLOGANS: Which company’s slogan is “You’re in good hands”?

MYTHOLOGY: What did Prometheus steal from the gods, resulting in his eternal punishment?

ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby turkey called?

Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872.

Puzzle answers on page B2

Full lineup returns for River’s Edge Concert Series

By L ANCE MASTERSON

River’s Edge Summer Concert series returns to Independence this summer. Not so, its years of donation-only admittance. Instead, a $5 per person admission fee will be in place. Children 10 and under are free.

According to the city of Independence newsletter, a fee was necessary to “help manage rising costs and support general fund programming.”

Family movie nights, which were held Thursday at the park, weren’t so lucky, as they were scrapped altogether from this year’s schedule.

As for the concert series itself, only one act - Taken by the Sky, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band - returns from last year’s lineup, on July 26.

Other acts taking the stage include: Whiskey River, Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band on July 12; Jennifer Batten & Fullsteam on July 19; Hysteria, Def Leppard tribute band on Aug. 2; Best of Both Worlds, a Van Halen tribute band on Aug. 9; and Sonora Dinamita (donations only), Aug. 16

Online capsules of the band follow:

Whiskey River

Whiskey River has thrilled audiences all over America by playing music from the legendary southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, for more than four decades.

Through their serious and tireless commitment to when Ronnie Van Zandt fronted Lynyrd Skynyrd, Whiskey River captures every detail from the original band recordings.

To be performed are such classics as “Sweet Home, Alabama,” “Gimme Three

Steps,” “The Breeze,” “That Smell,” “What’s Your Name” and “Saturday Night Special.”

Whiskey River not only plays songs from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, they personify the group onstage.

Jennifer Batten & Fullsteam

Jennifer Batten & Fullsteam, which fired up in early 2019, are known for their music as well as their attire: classic steampunk.

“We encourage our followers to do the same,” their website stated.

They offer an energetic fun time filled with top level 80’s cover music from Toto, Van Halen, Foreigner, Journey, Peter Gabriel and more.

“We also add a grand helping of creativity and surprises that make us stand out,” stated the band’s website. “Many bookers have stated we are the best they’ve had.”

Taken by the Sky

This Fleetwood Mac tribute band captures audiences with their authentic performances of the iconic band at the height of its career, thus faithfully representing the music

known and loved by their millions of fans.

This 6-piece band from Portland has taken flight with its gorgeous harmonies, unmistakable musicianship and captivating stage show.

Unofficially, Taken by the Sky was one of the largest draws (if not the largest) during last year’s concert series.

Hysteria

This Def Leppard tribute band was formed in 2013 and features Shawn Worra as Joe Elliot, Doug Cisler as Phil Collen, Dan Kehoe as Steve Clark, Marco Lago-Ferrari as Rick Savage andVance Nurkala as Rick Allen.

These five seasoned musicians bring an over the top, high energy live show combined with virtuosic musicianship. Not to mention the striking visual presence of an authentic 80’s era Def Leppard concert.

Included in the set list are such classics “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Too Late for Love” and “Animal.”

Def Leppard was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Best of Both Worlds

This Van Halen tribute band is a group of musicians who honor the Eddie Van Halen legacy by performing in characters as the rock pioneers. The band features two singers, which allows them to play everything from the whiskey-soaked glory days

of David Lee Roth to the chart-topping rebirth featuring Sammy Hagar, The Red Rocker.

Everybody wants some! Everybody gets some, with this band.

La Sonora Dinamita

La Sonora Dinamita brings to Independence their unique mix of popular Latin rhythms. Their live performances are highly anticipated by those who enjoy contagious rhythms. Along with the energy La Sonora Dinamita brings to each performance.

Cumbia, the traditional music of Colombia, is featured.

Admission for this concert is by donation.

Concerts are Friday nights at the Riverview Park amphitheater in Independence.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Hysteria, a Def Leppard tribute band joins the River’s Edge 2024 Summer Series in Independence. Other tribute acts headed this way are Whiskey River (Lynyrd Skynyrd), taken by the sky ( Fleetwood Mac) and Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen).