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Dangerous highway intersection claims

Frustration mounts over solution inaction

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

County Commissioner Lyle

Mordhorst was in a meeting with ODOT Sept. 3 discussing a planned overpass design for the Highway 22 and Highway 51 intersection when his “phone blew up.”

Another two-car accident had just occurred, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist, David Lee Sterrett, 69, from Dallas.

At the following day’s County Commissioners meeting, chair Craig Pope personally expressed the outrage boiling over about the dangerous intersection the state has known about for more than a decade.

“This is awful,” Pope said. “Commissioner Mordhorst can tell you from his expressions I’ve seen yesterday, his frustration with ODOT that we all share that this is way beyond anything we can tolerate.”

Pope said he and Mordhorst have been trying desperately to get something to happen to improve that “very, very dangerous intersection.”

“With all the work he has been doing over the last several years and all the work I did for more than eight years on that intersection, we are nowhere further along today than when I started 14 years

ago on that intersection,” Pope said.

Mordhorst said in one fouryear period, the 22-51 intersection had 154 accidents and 10 fatalities. The numbers, he said, are bad enough to put the location in the top five of the state’s Safety Priority Index System (SPIS), which tracks the top hot spots for dangerous highway locations, for the last 10-15 years.

The county commissioners have pleaded with ODOT for a solution since one emerged in 2010. This is especially frustrating for Mordhorst, who was a manager of Les Schwab for years before running for public office.

“Following the legalities of politics and government is very frustrating.

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As a businessman, you make a decision and move forward and you do it today,” Mordhorst said.

Summer’s last hurrah

“In government, there are so many steps you have to do to cross the T’s and dot the I’s. It’s very frustrating. Especially when we continue to have accidents and deaths in the county.”

said the four cruise ins they hosted this past year have raised between $15,000 and $20,000 to go toward a new barn and cottage to be built for the Board of Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy (HART) program in Independence. “This is an appreciation car show, a last hurrah for summer.

Have a pretty good turnout because everybody wants to see each other one more time, Myrna said. “Our car community is very instrumental in putting up that building. We also have great support from the Grand Ronde Community Foundation.”

Tastes of Sicily, New York come together at new pizzeria

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

On Saturday this scene played out at the newly opened New York Squares in Independence.

A customer complimented owners Michael and Juby Galatioto about their pizza. She then asked about a sweetness she tasted but couldn’t identify. That, Michael said, is the hot honey.

The reason this tidbit stands out is that hot honey is probably the only ingredient found on a New York Squares pizza that isn’t rooted in tradition, especially the Sicilian-New York City style pizza tradition. Michael Galatioto knows pizza. He is first-generation American-Sicilian, having been born and raised in Queens, New York. He grew up on Sicilian pizza made by his grandmother Giovanna. He helped her in the kitchen.

“I made pizza with my own grandma when I was a kid, and that’s really where making square pizzas comes from for me,” he said.

Galatioto also frequented many of the best pizza eateries in a city known for its pizza eateries. His venture into all things pizza continued during the years he lived in Italy. He gained firsthand knowledge of the country’s food culture, from Torino south to Castellammare Del Golfo (where his family is from).

The foundation of any good Silicon pizza is its crust.

“Because we’re from New York. Our pizza is square, which is rooted in Sicilian pizza … which is rooted in focaccia,” he said.

Focaccia makes for a thicker crust than what is found on most pizzas. From

there, it’s quality on top of quality.

The Galatiotos moved to the area about a year ago. They were working at New York Presbyterian Hospital and at “ground zero” during COVID. Mike was in IT, Juby was a medical secretary. Their days were stressful.

“But COVID was not the reason we moved. We wanted to move for years. New York is a very high-priced place. It’s kind of frantic,” he said.

“We like traveling and seeing other places. This sort of opened our eyes to the fact that we just didn’t want to be in a city with 10 million people.”

Instead, they chose a city with 10,000 people. Though Oregon wasn’t their first choice. North Carolina, South

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By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

With their 2008, $92 million bond levy expiring in 2026, Chemeketa Community College is proposing a new, $140 million bond levy to take its place.

Chemeketa Community College President Dr. Jessica Howard and Jackie Franke, board of education member, made their pitch to the Monmouth City Council Sept. 3, seeking support before sending the ballot measure to voters in November. While significant portions of the proposed $140 million bond would go toward improving CCC’s Salem campus, Howard explained it would also address physical and infrastructure needs for the next 15-20 years, including at the Polk County campus in Dallas.

“It will Improve learning and teaching spaces, including the Polk Center in Dallas, which is in dire need of new technology,” Howard explained. “When people ask what this is all about, I like to say, imaging a phone from 15 years ago. Are you still using it? That’s how fast and crucial technology is in each iteration is different from the last.”

Chemeketa Community College’s service district encompasses 2,600 miles across Marion, Polk, Yamhill and portion of Linn counties. It is the second largest community college in the state behind Portland Community College that draws about

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motorcyclist from Dallas, later identified as David Lee Sterrett, 69, was killed on Highway 22 Sept. 3 when a motorist turned into his path off Highway 51 heading westbound.

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

In opening their new restaurant, New York Squares in Independence, Juby (left) and Michael Galatioto are continuing a family tradition. The restaurant features Sicilian-New York City style pizza.

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Dallas man dies in Highway 22 accident

A motorcyclist from Dallas was killed in a two vehicle crash Sept. 3 on Highway 22.

At 12:54 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 22, at the intersection with Highway 51.

According to OSP’s preliminary investigation, a Lincoln MKZ, operated by Michael Robert Hine Jr., 76, of Otis, attempted to make a lefthand turn onto westbound Highway 22 from Highway 51. The Lincoln entered the path of an eastbound Honda motorcycle, operated by David Lee Sterrett, 69, of Dallas, causing the Honda to impact the driver’s side door of the Lincoln, according to the OSP.

Sterrett was declared deceased at the scene.

Hine and a passenger, Diana J. Marlin, 76, of Otis, suffered minor injuries and were transported to treatment.

The highway was impacted for approximately 3 1/2 hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County Fire District No. 1, and ODOT.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands through Polk County

Children can get free books through the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program is supported through a patchwork of grant funding from Ford Family Foundation, Willamette Health Council, and Dallas Community Foundation, along with support from Dallas Rotary, Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Downtown Association and a very generous anonymous donor. Children who participate can receive a new book to enjoy each month. To sign up, go to www.parentinghub.org/dpil,

Sheriff’s office hosts

Buckets of Brass cleanup Sept. 21

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office presents Buckets of Brass cleanup event Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon on Gooseneck Road, three miles up on the left. Individuals or families can work on filling up their buckets with spent shell casings and other trash that has gotten left behind on BLM land, a common area for recreational shooting in the county. Lunch will be provided by one of the event sponsors, Safeway.

State warns fire season is not over

The Oregon Department of Forestry reminds Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. Oregon is still experiencing one of the worst seasons seen in the past decade, and the department warns the public against complacency.

“East winds are very common around this time of year, making now the time to prevent the next large wildfire. There is still potential for more fire starts and the season isn’t over yet.” said Chris Cline, Fire Protection Division Chief. “The fewer human caused fires we have,

the less strained our resources will be.”

East winds come to the Pacific Northwest every year around the end of August and last through the fall months. They occur from the crest of the Cascades to the Oregon/ Washington coast. Though the winds come annually, significant east wind “events” do not occur every year. If an event does occur, it usually lasts about 48 hours.

Current low humidity combined with sustained winds can increase fire behavior and risk west of the Cascades.

Conditions this week are a mix of warm temperatures, wind, and dry fuels,

increasing the risk of wildfire. So far this year, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, there have been 1,697 fires in Oregon that have burned 1,535,304 acres. Within 24 hours Aug. 28-29, the department deployed two incident management teams to assist with fast growing fires in Klamath (Copperfield Fire) and Wheeler (Shoe Fly Fire) Counties.

If the Oregon Department of Forestry knows that an east wind event is going to happen, which can be determined at least five days in advance, the agency will preposition resources, adjust schedules,

and take necessary precautions to respond to new starts or increased fire behavior quickly.

“With the approaching fall like conditions, it’s easy to think that fires are lessening. However, we are still seeing new fire starts daily throughout the state of Oregon.” Cline said.

Wildfire prevention means:

- Debris burning is prohibited during fire season without a permit. Cover your pile and wait until fire season is over. A dry, covered pile is cleaner and safer to burn later, during wet fall and winter conditions.

- Don’t park your car over dried grass, and make sure your vehicle or ATV is regularly serviced.

- Dispose of your cigarette using designated receptacles, and NEVER discard butts on the ground or in vegetation outdoors.

- Check local restrictions before lighting a campfire.

Several ODF districts have updated their fire danger levels recently. Visit www. Oregon.gov/odf to find local fire restrictions and www. keeporegongreen.org for more wildfire prevention tips.

Monmouth library joins Oregon Humanities’ Dear Stranger letter exchange project

For 10 years, Oregon Humanities’ Dear Stranger project has invited Oregonians to exchange letters with people they’ve never met. Since 2014, more than 1,000 people have sent letters to Dear Stranger and received letters from other writers in exchange. Participants have hailed from every county in Oregon, as well as 35 other states and four countries.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the project, Oregon Humanities is partnering with libraries and museums across Oregon to host letter-writing

stations. The bright red dropboxes come with everything patrons need to participate in Dear Stranger. In Polk County, a station will be available at Monmouth Public Library through Oct. 31. A map of participating institutions can be found at oregonhumanities. org/programs/dear-stranger/. More locations will be added in early September.

Oregon Humanities is a statewide organization that brings people together to talk, listen, and learn from one another.

“Dear Stranger is one of many ways that we connect people across distance and difference of experience and belief,” said Ben Waterhouse, communications director for Oregon Humanities. “Reading a letter from someone you’d probably never meet gives you a window into the life and mind of another person. We hope participants will find they have more in common than they might have guessed.”

The aim of Dear Stranger is to create shared understanding among Oregonians with

different backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs. The premise is simple: Write a letter, get a letter, and make a new connection. Each round of the project asks writers to address a different question or theme.

The prompt for the current round is “What is the Oregon you want to live in?”

Instructions for participation are available on the Oregon Humanities website at www. oregonhumanities.org. Letters are swapped anonymously, and each person receives a letter from the person who received the one they wrote.

What happens next is up to the writers. If they’d like to write a reply, they can do so via Oregon Humanities. Letters should be addressed to Oregon Humanities, Attn: Dear Stranger, 610 SW Alder St., Suite 1111, Portland, Oregon, 97205. For this round, Oregon Humanities will exchange letters mailed by Oct. 31.

Questions about Dear Stranger should be directed to programs@oregonhumanities. org.

Polk County author wins Readers’ Favorite Award

Readers’ Favorite recognizes “Tribal Honor” by T.G. Brown in its annual international book award contest, currently available at http:// www.amazon.com/gp/product/ B0CGYRBKZK.

The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to New York Times best-sellers and celebrities.

Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that “Tribal

Honor” by T.G. Brown won the Gold Medal in the Fiction - Action category.

Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is

a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

Readers’ Favorite receives thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, they can break down the contest into 140+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. Readers’ Favorite receives submissions from independent authors, small

publishers and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and No. 1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).

“When the right books are picked as winners we pay

attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers’ Favorite,” said Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House You can learn more about T.G. Brown and “Tribal Honor” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/ tribal-honor where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through his website and social media pages.

Polk County 4-H is excited to announce an Open House on, Oct. 10th, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Building C. This event is designed

The PCSO will have plenty of buckets and gloves for people to use, so just bring yourself (and maybe a few friends). As the area has some uneven terrain and debris on the ground, they ask that you wear closed-toe shoes to this event. For more information, go to www.co.polk. or.us/sheriff/buckets-brass.

Attendees can also connect directly with various community clubs, explore new interests and engage in a variety of fun activities. The evening features free prizes, interactive displays and crafts, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all ages.

Polk County 4-H, managed by Oregon State University Extension, is a youth

development program open to students ages 5-18. The program focuses on educational activities, life skill development and civic engagement. With a wide range of clubs available, each club is encouraged to pursue unique themes and disciplines, providing limitless possibilities for members.

For the 2024-25 school year, Polk County 4-H offers a variety of projects for different age groups:

Grades 4 and up:

- Archery

- Air Rifle/Pistol

- Beef Cattle

- Cake Decorating

- Cavies/Guinea Pigs

- Dairy Cattle

- Dogs - Foods

- Goats (all varieties)

- Photography - Plants/Horticulture

- Sheep - Swine

Grades kindergarten and up:

- Cats

- Horses - Knitting/Crocheting

- Outdoor Education

- Poultry

- Rabbits

- STEM

Grades K-3

- Cloverbuds

Grades 7 and Up

- Ambassadors/Leadership

Club members meet with a minimum of two adult leaders each month during the school year to plan activities and programs. Youth in Polk County can join as many clubs as they like, with many clubs covering multiple project areas.

In addition to ongoing clubs, Polk County 4-H offers one-time classes open to non-program youth, allowing them to explore new interests. Fliers with information about these upcoming classes — including self-defense, crafts, arts, and blacksmithing — will be available at the Open House.

First-year members can join 4-H at no cost, while returning

members pay an annual enrollment fee of $45. 4-H is the largest youth development program in the United States, with a rich history of fostering innovation and leadership in young people. Originally focused on rural communities and farming practices, 4-H has expanded to include a wide range of age-appropriate topics and activities that continue to inspire and educate today’s youth.

For more information about all Polk County Extension programs, including 4-H and Master Gardeners, go to www. extension.oregonstate.edu/ polk.

To learn more about joining a 4-H club or for additional information about the program, contact Jessica Shumake, Polk County 4-H Support, at Jessica.shumake@ oregonstate.edu. Stay connected with Polk County 4-H on Facebook at www.facebook.com/polk4h.

County commissioners honor League of Women Voters

County Commissioner Jeremy Gordon dedicated a proclamation to his grandmother while honoring the League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk Counties during the Sept. 4 meeting.

The proclamation was in support of National Voter Registration Day, celebrated on Sept. 17. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy and reminding voters to be prepared to vote in our General Election. This holiday is endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State, the National Association of State Election Directors, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and the National Association of Election Officials.

Lisa Bentson, President of the Oregon League of Women Voters, attended the ceremony along with Polk County residents who are members of the League.

Dangerous highway intersections claims another life

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ODOT engineers have chosen a design that they think, and many residents that agree with Mordhorst, will solve the problem at the intersection – a Northwest Loop Interchange Option. As the ODOT design page describes, the project will:

- Straighten out Highway 22 where it connects with Highway 51.

- Make Highway 51 an overpass, over Highway 22.

- Create two roundabouts on Highway 51 to help control traffic.

For over 100 years the League of Women Voters has been a grassroots, nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in all levels of our government. They work to protect and expand voting rights for all U.S. citizens and provide voter education services to help voters understand the public policy issues that will be on their ballots.

Members host candidate interviews that are locally produced in partnership with Capital Community Media and shown on Channel 21. They provide a speaker’s bureau, staffed with members who explain ballot measures. Voters Guides are researched by League of Women Voters members are printed in both English and Spanish and distributed through local libraries in Marion and Polk Counties. These guides are also produced in an audio format, by

- Make dedicated ramps for traffic traveling to and from Salem and Independence.

Mordhorst said it’s been frustrating getting this potential solution even past the concept phase.

“It got shelved for a while because (an ODOT) geological study found there is a slide hazard there. We challenged ODOT’s finding, because our study found something different,” Mordhorst said. Then, in 2020, the county and ODOT combined resources for a new study and found the slide area was mitigatable. The project was “back on the shelf.”

“We got a lot done in four years. It’s been pretty amazing. Because most the stuff done prior was outdated due to the growth Polk and Yamhill counties experienced. Traffic has increased 3% a year,” Mordhorst said.

the State Library of Oregon, for print impaired voters.

The national League of Women Voters provides a website for candidates and ballot issues at www.vote411 org. This resource includes local election information updated by League members from all across America. Voters enter their address to find out which candidates and issues will be on their local ballots. Vote411 is scheduled to go live, with General Election information, on Sept. 30.

During the Salem Art Fair, Sept. 13 – 15, the League of Women Voters will be hosting a Kid’s Voting booth. This will be the third year the voting booth will be in the “Free Speech” area just outside the south entrance to the Art Fair. Kids will be voting for President, but their candidates are all characters from children’s books. Each young voter will get an “I voted” sticker, a small American

He added the project is very close to going to the design acceptance phase (DAP). He was in a value engineer phase meeting Sept. 3 to get it there.

“We look at what we’ve kind of got designed and find ways to make it more efficient, save us money and look at other alternatives,” he said.

The next steps are many to move the project forward once it reaches DAP, including an 18-month turnaround.

“But literally, the goal is in 2-3 years have this where we go to funding and construction,” Mordhorst said. “But it will take support of ODOT to make it a priority to receive that.”

Standing in the way of that support are higher priority projects in the Portland Metro area. Mordhorst pointed to the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington getting billions of dollars, and the

flag (while supplies last) and can have a selfie taken with the “I voted today” photo frame. This is always a fun way to get children and their caregivers to talk about the importance of participating in elections by voting.

During September and October League members will be hosting voter registration and information tables at

Portland corridor past the Blazer Center getting billions more. Then there’s the 205 bridge, the Abernathy bridge, and some other big projects pitted against rural Oregon.

“Some of our projects get stuck on the back burner,” he said.

Another problem Polk County faces in getting such a project to move forward is every region in the state has its own Highway 22-51 intersection that has locals clamoring for a solution. Mordhorst added the county has a growing list of dangerous intersections that are in need of as much attention as the 22-51 intersection. These include Highway 22-Perrydale Road, Highway 99 and Clow Corner Road, and the latest up-and-comer, Stapleton Road just south of Independence, is starting to experience a lot of accidents, he said.

several area senior centers, libraries and college campuses in Polk and Marion Counties. Members are

A final hurdle to the 22-51 solution is funding. Mordhorst said the estimated price tag is around $270 million.

“But we’re not going to get $270 million. So, we’re going to put it in as a phased program. Maybe get $25-$50 million at a time and then build it,” he said. “Then get some of the safety issues built first to eliminate some of these (hazards).”

In the meantime, he recommends motorists practice more patience driving through that area, in both slowing down and not taking chances merging onto Highway 22 from Highway 51 and vice versa.

“The whole issue there is eliminating the left turns, which nine times out of 10, are the cause of the accident,” Mordhorst said. “Or going eastbound, someone comes out of 51 and blends in front of you, and while you watch

the blending, they stop and take a right into the Chevron.”

Regardless how safely motorist drive, Mordhorst said the only thing that’s going to eliminate that accident from Sept. 3 is an overpass that lifts those cars up and over oncoming traffic.

And, he added, the only way to move the project up ODOT’s priority list is public outcry.

“To make this a priority, to make this intersection what it needs on a regional basis, don’t be afraid to write your local congressman, write your local representative and local senators,” Mordhorst said. “This is going to take federal funding and local initiatives to make this happen and put it up on the priorities where it deserves to be.”

By BETTY DEBNAM

Signing the Constitution

Our Constitution’s birthday is Sept.17. It was on that day in 1787 that the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the document that they had worked on for nearly four months.

Franklin’s speech

Ben Franklin was 81 years old.He did not have the strength to stand and make a speech at this meeting.He asked another delegate to read one he had written.

Franklin said that he did not agree with everything in the Constitution. However,he doubted that another convention would write a better one.

He urged all delegates to sign and support it.

Not everyone signed

Some delegates would not or could not support the Constitution. Three of the delegates at the final meeting refused to sign it.

George Mason of Virginia did not sign because it did not have a bill of rights.

Edmund Randolph, also of Virginia, thought that it gave the president too much power.

Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts thought it gave the central government too much power.

After it was signed

After the Constitution was signed,it became part of a six-page report that the convention sent to the Congress, which was meeting in New York City. Congress received the package containing the Constitution,a resolution,and a letter from George Washington on Sept.20,1787.In less than a week, Congress considered it and sent it to the states for ratification,or approval.It was ratified by nine of the 13 states by July 1788.

George Washington signed the Constitution first. Thirty-eight men signed in the order of their states, from north to south. (One delegate, George Reed, signed for John Dickinson, who was sick.) The 40th signature was that of Maj. William Jackson, the secretary of the convention. Above is a famous painting by the artist Howard Chandler Christy.

photo courtesy

This is the seventh in a nine-part monthly series. We thank the staff of the National Archives and Lee Ann Potter, director of education and volunteer programs, for their help.

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

George Mason

Page 4 of the Constitution.

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Engrossing the Constitution

Have you ever heard of Jacob Shallus?

At the time of the convention to write the Constitution,he was an assistant clerk (or secretary) for the Pennsylvania State Assembly,the lawmaking group for that colony.

After the delegates had agreed on the text of the Constitution,it was carefully copied,or engrossed,on parchment.This version was signed by delegates at the convention.

Careful research has discovered that Jacob Shallus was probably the penman who copied the Constitution.

Mini Spy. . .

On a separate piece of paper, try to write “We the People” in the same way Jacob Shallus did.

Although his name does not appear on the document,there is an entry for $30 for “clerks employed to transcribe (or copy) and engross.” (When we engross a document,we write it out in large letters.)

While there were printed versions of the Constitution,the engrossed version was the official one.

While there is no record of where Jacob Shallus did the engrossing,it was probably in Independence Hall.

Mini Spy and her friends are visiting the Capitol grounds.

See if you can find:• question mark • word MINI • banana

sailboat

caterpillar

We The People

muffin

dog’s face

letter A

man in the moon

ear of corn

toothbrush

man’s face

umbrella

ladder

number 3

canoe

Like many important documents, the Constitution is on parchment. Parchment is made from the skin of animals,especially goats and sheep.

To make parchment,the hair or wool is removed.The skins are placed in a liquid mix that removes the fat.Then the skins are stretched on a frame and scraped.

To soften the skins, powdered chalk is rubbed on with a special stone.

The Constitution was written with a quill and ink. Quills were usually made out of turkey feathers.

Words and names that remind us

SENATORS, RULES, UNITED

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR CONSTITUTION?

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heart

Coloring Contest Instructions Color the front of the page to the left. Do your very

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Robert Thompson

Dec. 8, 1950 – Aug. 27, 2024

Robert “Bob” D. Thompson passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2024, at the age of 73 in Florida, with his daughter Laura by his side.

Born and raised in Oregon, Bob graduated from Dallas High School among the top 20 in his class, where he was recognized as both a distinguished student and athlete. Known for his leadership, charisma and dedication to excellence, Bob served as the sophomore and senior class president and chairman of the Boys’ Federation, showcasing his strong commitment to student leadership and community involvement.

He also excelled in athletics, serving as the captain of the varsity basketball team and participating on the varsity baseball and football teams. His outstanding athletic achievements earned him a letterman scholarship and the prestigious J.A. Inglis Sports Leadership trophy.

Bob’s vibrant personality, popularity, and the positive impact he had on those around him were well recognized by his peers. Bob went on to attend the University of Oregon, where he earned a degree with honors in chemistry in 1980. That same year, he married Sondra Norton,

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18,000 students a year, Howard said.

This, she added, creates a positive return on each region’s economy.

“An economic impact study about a year ago of all 17 community colleges found for

and together they welcomed two daughters, Jessica and Laura, into the world.

He spent much of his later years in Athens, Georgia, and Florida. Bob was known for his commitment to peace and compassion, reflected in his conscientious objector status during the Vietnam War — a stance that spoke to his deepseated belief that peace was always the better option.

Throughout his life, he worked in various occupations, but he will be most remembered for his kindness, intelligence and willingness to help others at a moment’s notice. A passionate gardener and avid reader, he was known for his love of literature, particularly George Orwell’s “1984” and the works of John Le Carré. His love for music was apparent every time he picked up his guitar, often strumming away to the tunes of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.

Beyond his intellectual pursuits, when sober, Bob found his greatest joy in his role as a father, supporting his daughters, Jessica and Laura, in their educational, athletic, and artistic endeavors. He and Sondra were united in their efforts to help their children achieve great things, and their dedication resulted in their daughters earning academic and athletic scholarships to college. His legacy of nurturing talent and instilling values of perseverance and compassion lives on through his daughter.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Laura Thompson, of Hobe Sound, Florida. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Thompson; his former wife, Sondra

Chemeketa bond rate which is 27 cents per $1,000 (valuation),” she said.

The CCC staff report said for a home valued at $280,000, the property owner would continue to pay $75.60 per year, or 20 cents per day.

The only difference is the amount of the ask rising from $92 million and the length of the bond, down from 28 years to between 15-20 years.

“It looks like the amount goes up, that’s simply because

Runfeldt; his beloved father, Kenneth Thompson, and his mother, Virginia Keeler.

Bob was an extraordinary man with many talents who lived a remarkable life. He was blessed with a loving family, many friends, a best friend of 54 years, and numerous cousins who adored him. His cousin Tom often remarked that Bob was his hero, a testament to the deep admiration and love he inspired in those around him.

While Bob’s life was filled with love and joy, he also faced a long battle with alcohol use disorder, a struggle he carried for more than 50 years. Though he kept his addiction hidden from most, his daughter would like to shed light on this issue, helping to dispel the unjust stigma often associated with this disease. She hopes that sharing his story might help others and encourage open conversations, offering support and understanding to those who are facing similar battles.

Bob’s addiction does not define his life, but it is a part of his story — one that ultimately ended it. Like cancer and diabetes, addiction is a disease that does not discriminate. Despite his desire to heal, the unwavering support of his daughters, and numerous treatments over the years, addiction ultimately prevailed. In honor of Bob’s memory and his journey of self-improvement, memorial contributions may be made to local organizations that support those struggling with addiction. He dedicated many years to a local organization in Athens, Georgia, helping others navigate the path to recovery.

In addition to continue to provide cutting edge career and technical education, staff compiled a bond proposal that will:

- Create a new trades center on Salem Campus for apprentices HVAC, sheet metal, electrical and plumbing.

- Double capacity for paramedic programming, specifically dual language programming.

- Renovate Bldg. 7 on the Salem Campus to support

Robert’s life was filled with love, warmth, kindness, humor, and just the right amount of mischief. He leaves behind a legacy of dad jokes, a slightly overgrown garden, and a daughter who loved him dearly. May he rest in peace, or at the very least, find a good book wherever he’s headed next.

Harold “Harry” Engel

Oct. 29, 1943 - Aug. 30, 2024

Harold “Harry” Engel, a resident of Dallas, Oregon, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30 in Dallas. Harry was born on Oct. 29, 1943, in Albany, Oregon, the son of Karl and Elsie Engel.

Harry graduated from Albany High School in 1961. He attended Oregon State University, then Southern Oregon College where he met Janet Campbell, who would become his wife. Harry married Janet Campbell on Feb. 29, 1964, in Coos Bay, Oregon.

They moved to Monmouth where he completed his degree at Oregon College of Education. The family settled in Dallas in 1972. Harry started his teaching career with Dallas School District at Lyle Elementary School, teaching sixth grade, and later became a district administrator. He served as the director

- Renovate, upgrade and improve student activity and support spaces across the college district, including student environments and athletic fields.

Councilor Rebecca Salinas-Revera, who is also department chair for CCC’s Cooperative Work Experience, said as an employee there, she always felt their programs were thoughtfully centered around students.

of support services, overseeing construction, maintenance, transportation, media and technology. Harry retired in June of 1997.

He and Janet set about exploring and traveling around the world. Together, they traveled to 45 countries around the globe, where they met new friends, saw the sights and had fun.

Between big trips, Harry stayed busy at home. Harry served as the construction project manager for the new Trinity Lutheran Church building in Dallas. Harry enjoyed woodworking projects for home and family, and there was nothing he couldn’t make in his shop. Harry also loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved crabbing at the Oregon coast, camping at O’Dell Lake, and traveling in their motorhome.

Harry was a past member of Dallas Rotary. He has been a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was currently serving on the Church Council.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughters, Beth and husband Sam Shiffman, and Becky Engel and husband Brad Thornberry; grandchildren Ben and Elias Shiffman, and Tybalt and Calder Thornberry; and brothers Dave, Steve and Cliff Engel.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church memorial fund or the Kindness Club in Harry’s memory. 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.

Edward Gallaher Feb. 25, 1938 – Aug. 16, 2024

Edward R. Gallaher passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

He was born on Feb. 25, 1938, to Estelle (Miller) Gallaher and Marion Carl Gallaher in Corvallis, Oregon. Ed attended Corvallis High School and graduated in 1956. When he was 7 years old, he decided he wanted to be a farmer. He was active in FFA in high school, he leased some ground and farmed on his own. At the age of 20, Ed purchased a farm near Independence and continued to farm until he retired. He married Anna Turner on July 2, 1960 and they recently celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Ed is survived by his wife Ann; daughters Debbie (Tom) Horgan and Tracy (Tom) Muller; grandchildren Bailey Muller (Shannon), Kailin Blankshain (Bobby) and Lucas Muller (Candice Nkoy); brother Dale Gallaher (Sandy); and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Church of God, 4395 Independence Highway, Independence, OR 97351. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Central High School FFA, (please make checks payable to Central FFA Alumni Association), 1530 Monmouth St. Independence, OR 97351.

“So, this levy is not taken lightly. Hopefully it passes. A lot of these improvements are needed. Have you thought about a plan B, just in case?” Salinas-Revera asked.

Franke said the items on the list are not optional, they need to be done.

“They will be done, so we stay in compliance everywhere,” Franke said. “But it will mean cuts to other programs. There are no extra funds to do them. The $8 million grant we already have from the state would be lost.”

Councilor Jon Carey was curious about CCC’s enrollment trends.

“Are they going up? Flat? Declining? How did you come out of COVID?” he asked.

Howard explained all the community colleges in the nation took a massive hit

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Chemeketa Community College’s proposed $140 million bond pays for infrastructure improvements to all its campus including the Polk Center in Dallas, which is in dire need of new technology staff say.

when COVID came, and CCC was no exception.

“We were tracking with the state. Since then, we have been steadily climbing up. We are constantly about 3% over the year before every term,”

Howard said. “We’re not just coming back, we’re trying to really think strategically about a future that is changing dramatically.

“That’s exactly why this bond, the concepts are there, but there’s a flexibility to them,” Howard added. “Because the amount of change we’ve had in even the last five years who could have predicted that? So, we need spaces that can function in many different ways.”

Letters to the editor

Career politicians loose track of promises made

You’re only as good as your word and unfortunately we keep seeing career politicians like Representative Evans make promises they break.

Evans promised not to run again for a sixth term all the way back in 2020; however he’s running. He promised that every 12 years he would take two year off - not after 12 years, but every 12 years.

That means he should be taking this cycle off; but like so many other career politicians his word means nothing.

Furthermore, he’s been emboldened to take more of your money. Actively bragging about doubling the budget; but getting worse results. We have the opportunity to send a message to career politicians like Rep. Evans. Vote for me this year for Oregon House District 20. We can bring authentic accountability to the legislature.

Kevin Chambers Monmouth

Leaders are needed for all levels of government

As we remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, we must still be

vigilant in a troubled world. There are forces -- within and beyond our country -- trying to undermine the U.S. democracy.

That is why we need capable leaders who will serve at all levels of our government.

One local example is the Democrat candidate for State Senate District 12. Scott Hooper will be a top-notch state senator.

He promises “I will go to work every day to make sure everyone’s voices are heard and to help solve the issues we face.”

Carol Christ Dallas

Book auction a local opportunity to celebrate freedom to think

“Books are sacred to free people for very good reasons. Wars have been fought against nations that hate books and burn them. If you are an American, you must allow all ideas to circulate freely in your community, not merely your own.”

-- Kurt Vonnegut

By TOM HENDERSON

The author of “SlaughterhouseFive” wrote those words in 1973 to the head of the school board in Drake, North Dakota, after 32 copies of his novel were consigned to the high school furnace.

It was joined by books by John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner. Their works all contained what my grandmother called “sailor talk.”

Vonnegut said that’s because people often speak coarsely in real life.

“Those words don’t damage children much,” he said. “They didn’t damage us when we were young. It was lying and evil deeds that hurt us.” I mention all this because the particular deed of banning books has been much on my mind lately.

National Banned Book Week is Sept. 22-28. Before then, a Banned Book Auction is planned from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Dallas Event Center.

Although hosted by the Polk County Democrats, proceeds benefit Get Out the Vote - an effort to encourage people to vote regardless of the candidates they support.

Attempts to ban books have become more prevalent as America has descended into tribalism. People across the political spectrum feel banned, censored, cancelled and generally shushed. Officials at the American Library Association report

that 4,240 books were targeted for censorship last year - a 65% surge over 2022.

Most of the books targeted have LGBTQ+ or diversity themes or are considered too sexual. Challenges often come from parents who insist they have a responsibility to protect their children. They surely do.

“It is also true,” as Mr. Vonnegut said, “ that if you exercise that right and fulfill that responsibility in an ignorant, harsh, unAmerican manner, then people are entitled to call you bad citizens and fools.”

That’s because we have the right to make choices for our children, but not everyone’s child.

Dallas at the turn of the millennium saw a number of controversies surrounding books. Parents objected when students were taken on field trips to an exhibit in Portland on “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

Anne Frank apparently turned young people into crusading do-gooders.

Some parents also objected to Harry Potter books being read out loud to elementary school students. The Dallas School Board rejected a challenge and received a First Freedom Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for its stand.

The parents argued it was not a First Amendment issue. This parent argued otherwise. Censorship is a far more wicked curse than anything found in fiction. Books won’t lure children into the dark arts, but something even more magical - the printed word.

We need to excite children about reading. The true enemy of books and ideas is not the League of Extraordinary Pearl Clutchers and

other would-be censors. It is indifference and ignorance.

Few people these days have read “Slaughterhouse-Five” or even heard of Kurt Vonnegut - and it’s not because of censorship. It’s because of sloth and creeping illiteracy.

However, I suspect I’m preaching to the choir. You understand the importance of reading. You continue to read your local newspaper while so many others have turned away to stay in the mental quarantine of their own echo chambers.

People, especially children, need to take a positive delight in reading and learning. And more than learning - thinking. You don’t have to embrace everything you read.

When I regularly wrote editorials for a living, I kept these words taped to my monitor: “It’s not our job to tell people what to think. It’s our job to make the process of coming to a conclusion so painful that one can only get through it by thinking.”

Friday’s Banned Book Auction offers more than books. It offers a wide variety of other items such as a chance to shoot skeet with state Rep. Paul Evans. It’s not so much a partisan political event as a celebration of fundamental American rights - the right to vote, the right to read and the right to think. Think about coming. Tickets and more information are available at https://secure.actblue. com/donate/bannedbooksauction.

(Tom Henderson is a freelance journalist who lives in Independence. He can be reached at mild.mannered.reporter1962@gmail.com.)

Fosamax Is an Appropriate, Albeit Powerful Medicine for Osteopenia

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician prescribed Fosamax for osteopenia.

The first dose created a horrible reaction two days after ingestion, with severe pain in both of my arms, my neck, and my legs. I was in absolute agony for two days, then it cleared up.

With the next dose a week later, I hesitated, but still decided to take it. Two days later, the reaction hit me again, only worse. I could barely walk, and my energy was so low. I spent four days in bed, except to cry when heading to the bathroom. I had not taken my Lasix prescription for those four days, as I could barely make it to the bathroom.

I contacted my doctor, and she discontinued Fosamax. She’s referring me to a rheumatologist. I read that this drug has all my symptoms, plus more, listed under the severe reaction warning. I will not take it again.

Also, a friend told me that this drug is not effective for osteoporosis after more than 20 years of drug tests, and I should not have been prescribed this drug, since I have osteopenia, not osteoporosis. Your thoughts? -- C.W.

ANSWER: Alendronate (Fosamax) is in the class of drugs called bisphosphonates. These are powerful drugs that should not be prescribed lightly. They do have the potential for severe side effects. Severe musculoskeletal pain can occur days or months (sometimes

By LUCIE WINBORNE

• Baby porcupines are known as porcupettes.

• In 1939, Hitler’s nephew wrote an article titled “Why I Hate My Uncle.” He came to America, served in the Navy and settled on Long Island.

• Continental plates drift as fast as fingernails grow.

• Nineteenth-century British surgeon George Merryweather believed leeches could predict the weather Sadly, his “tempest prognosticator,” displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851, failed to catch on. Viking burials included board games.

• Child star Shirley Temple reportedly didn’t love her famous curls, preferring instead the cropped ‘do of her hero, Amelia Earhart.

• Remember this when you’re attempting to settle a dispute with currency: When you flip a coin, there is a slightly greater chance that it will end up on the side it started.

• The NASA Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida is so huge it has its own weather.

• Women in traditional Rwandan societies avoid eating goat meat, as it’s believed this will cause them to grow a beard.

• The record for the longest tire skid was set in 1964 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

years) after starting the medicine. The Food and Drug Administration has advised prescribers to discuss this possibility with their patients so that the drug can be stopped immediately if it occurs. There are other options available if the person really needs treatment.

Your friend is half right. Powerful drugs like Fosamax are usually not indicated in people who have low bone mass (osteopenia) without osteoporosis. However, a history of a fragility fracture (breaking a bone from minor trauma that isn’t expected to cause a fracture) can make the diagnosis of osteoporosis, even if the bone density isn’t in the usual osteoporotic range. A person can have a high risk of fractures for other reasons, and a clinical tool called the FRAX score helps clinicians identify those who might benefit from treatment.

But your friend is also half wrong. When used appropriately, Fosamax and other bisphosphonate drugs are effective at reducing the risk of fractures. A vertebral body fracture can cause years of pain and be avoided easily, while a hip fracture can be devastating. So, there are very good reasons to prescribe these medicines.

Finally, let me warn readers against complacence in treatment with these drugs. They may be appropriately prescribed for a high-risk person, but most people should not stay on this drug forever. Follow-up DEXA scans should guide therapy, and after three to five years, a conscious decision should be made whether to continue therapy. Readers who have been on these drugs for more than five years and haven’t had careful follow-ups on their results should ask their doctors whether they still need to be taking them.

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.

• Walt Disney World is a surprisingly popular place for people to scatter the ashes of their deceased loved ones. Unsurprisingly, the “Happiest Place on Earth” takes a dim view of the practice, saying that anyone bringing human remains onto the property will be asked to leave.

• The modern popped collar originated as a way to keep tennis players’ necks from getting sunburned.

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Thought for the Day: “What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul.”

– Joseph Addison

Pizza

Tastes of Sicily, New York come together at new pizzeria

From Page A1

Carolina and Florida were initially considered.

“But my sister moved out here eight years ago,” Michael said. “We visited and we really loved it here. So we decided to come out here.”

Once here, the Galatiotos found jobs in the health industry.

“I got a good salary to transfer, and my wife did, too. Sign on bonus. Everything was great. But when I was going to work, I just realized it wasn’t something that I wanted to do,” he said. “The job I took here … I was basically staring at a computer screen all day, and I just knew I didn’t want to do that for the rest of my life.”

Instead, he turned to the kitchen for inspiration.

“I was making pizzas at home. Then my sister’s friends were asking to buy pizza. And then I was like, well, I make pretty good pizza, and there’s a shortage of authentic pizza here,” he said. “So I just decided to take a shot and jump in headfirst.”

In this case, that meant buying a food truck. They opened in 2023 at a site just behind where they are now. Soon, the shortcomings of a food truck became apparent.

“It’s very hard to do pizza in a food truck, if you’re doing homemade pizza,” he said. “If you’re making pre-made (pizza) I guess it’s not that hard. But if you’re making dough, making sauce, making ingredients, cutting everything fresh. You have a 500 degree oven in something the size of a large closet …it’s just brutal.”

Though right next door, they initially didn’t consider their eventual site a possibility. That space was taken by Damn Good Bread, though that company’s plans fell through.

“This put us in a position where it was a very easy transition for us. So we decided to take it on,” he said.

The new site allows the Galatiotos to sell more pizza. That’s good news for them and their customers.

“There’s only so much dough you can do with a small mixer. Towards the end we were selling out every single day. It was great. It’s a great problem to have. But you’re also leaving money on the table,” he said. “Not that it’s all about the money, you know. We have a product that people like. That means a lot … We didn’t want people to come all the way down here

New York Squares

240 Monmouth St., Independence (next door to Parallel 45 Brewing)

Hours are noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

(541) 243-2626 for more information or to place an order

and then have to tell them we sold out.”

Time will tell if there are any sellouts in New York Squares’ future. But there’s little question that reaction to their reopening has been enthusiastic. There were some 40 people in line prior to the doors opening that first day, he said.

Each full-sized pie measures 12x18 inches and is cut into four slices. Half pies are also sold. Each slice can be customized to meet specific requests.

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Old favorites, such as the Margherita (foreground), along with potential new favorites, such as pickled pepper pie, are available at New York Squares in Independence. The restaurant’s menu is available online. Hours of operation are noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Sport SCHEDULE

Sept. 11

Boys Soccer

• Southridge at DHS, 7 p.m.

Volleyball

• Perrydale @ North Clackamas, 6 p.m.

Sept. 12

Volleyball

• CHS vs McKay, 7 p.m.

• DHS at Corvallis, 6:30 p.m.

• Falls City at St. Paul, 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer

• CHS at Roosevelt, 7 p.m.

• DHS at Clackamas, 7 p.m.

Sept. 13

Football

• CHS at Crescent Valley, 7 p.m.

• Ida B. Wells at DHS, 7 p.m.

• Eddyville Charter at Perrydale, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14

Cross Country

• CHS at Ash Creek XC Festival, 8:50 a.m. (Novice)

• DHS at Stayton XC Invitational,

• Nature Trails, Stayton Middle School, 10 a.m. (JV Girls)

Volleyball

• DHS at Sprague Tournament

• Sprague High School, TBD

Sept. 16

Volleyball

• Open Door Christian at Perrydale, 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 17

Volleyball

• CHS VB at Woodburn, 6:30 p.m.

• Lebanon at DHS, 6:30 p.m.

• Livingstone Academy at Perrydale. 6 p.m.

• Falls City at Willamette Valley, 6 p.m.

Girls Soccer

• CHS at McDaniel, 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer

• Barlow at CHS, 7 p.m.

Prep Scoreboard

Sept. 2-8

Boys Soccer

• Sept. 3: Hillsboro 2, CHS 0

• Sept. 5: Franklin 4, BS 0

• Sept. 5: DHS 0, Canby 8

Girls Soccer

• Sept. 4: CHS 1, Parkrose 4

• Sept. 3: DHS 3, Reynolds 1 Football

• Sept. 6: CHS 29, Beaverton 22

• Sept. 6: DHS 10, Glencoe 7

• Sept. 6: Elgin 0, Perrydale 44

• Sept. 7: Falls City 6, Powers 59

Volleyball

• Sept. 3: Falls City 1, SW Christian 3

• Sept. 5: Perrydale 0, St. Paul 3

• Sept. 6: Elgin 3, Perrydale 1

• Sept. 7: DHS at South Eugene Invite, lost 0-2

Mountaineers remain optimistic despite 59-6 loss in opener

By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer

Falls City High School head

football coach Dean Munkers knew going into their 2024 non-league opener Sept. 7 against Powers was going to be a challenge. The Cruisers are the defending 1A Special District 2 South champions who’s run through the state playoffs only ended against eventual state title winner Echo.

“They didn’t graduate one player. They’re going to be a tough team,” Munkers predicted the week before the matchup.

The Mountaineers lost 59-6, exposing the long road ahead to meet Munkers’ expectations for his inexperienced team.

“Powers is a very good physical team that has played a lot of football. We have some positive things to build on, but still, lots to learn about playing football,” Munkers summarized.

Munkers is in his third year helming the Falls City squad, relying on 21 total years coaching, including two years atop LaCreole Middle School’s program and three years as a varsity assistant coach at Dallas when his son when there.

The Mountaineers play a 6-man brand of football, with a roster that averages around 14 athletes. The style of play is miles removed from the traditional 11-man roster or even the 8-man game played by schools such as Perrydale.

In 6-man, Munkers explained, the person who takes the snap cannot cross the line of scrimmage with the ball. So that changed a lot of things n his game planning.

“My first game, a non-league with Perrydale, I tried to take what I did with 8-man, and convert to 6-man. I found out very quickly that did not work. And, so, we had a week to change things up. And by end of season understood 6-man,” Munkers recalled.

He spent the first off season trying to find an offense that fit what he knew how to coach well to the type of kids at Falls City.

“Now we have an ‘O’Brien Offense’ named after coach in Texas in 40s or 50s that ran it. We seem to be one of the only schools that run it. To me, it’s like the 6-man version of the single wing. Heavy on the run,” Munkers said.

Last year, the Mountaineers had an athlete who more fit the quarterback roll with a good arm for throwing. This year, Munkers is forced to get away from that style of offense and will run the ball a lot more.

“Our running back will be single wing, half back who can run or throw,” he said.

To carry out his game plan, Munkers has five senior leaders with varying degrees of experience.

Chris Sickles has been a starter since he’s been a freshman. In 8-man, he started o- line, sophomore year was an end.

“Has played some quarterback, some running back, end and fullback last year. His first game, the starting running back had to come out and he had to fill in,” Munkers said, adding the realization, “Oh, he should have

See OPENER, page B8

Corner kicks lethal so far against CHS boys soccer team

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Not being able to stop dead-ball plays provided opponents of the Panthers’ varsity boys soccer team with renewed energy and confidence.

Central fell 2-0 to Class 5A Hillsboro on Sept. 3, and 4-0 to Class 6A Franklin on Thursday. The first goal in each contest - and three of six overall - came on corner kicks.

“We’re a very young team, a lot of sophomores and freshmen, and we’re making a young team’s errors,” Central coach Jose Becerra said. “We need to get better in marking up, making sure we’re jumping or contesting for balls, not being scared of balls in the air.”

Maintaining focus will also help.

“One thing we could do better is not fall asleep during the corners, or when the other team is running a set play,” said Guillermo Esquivel, a Panther senior.

Perhaps more than in any other sport, first scores in soccer are significant enough to sway not only momentum, but quite possibly a match’s outcome. That may have been the case in the season opener.

“I think if we put one in before Hillsboro we win. We were dominating, but we just couldn’t get a goal. If we put one in before them, and shut them down a little more, maybe we win,” Becerra said. “But then they get the corner. That changed the game for both of us … The first goal can just flip a whole game.”

Against last week’s foes, the Panthers struggled to maintain their physical and mental edge once they

found themselves trailing, Esquivel said.

“Conceding the first goal is always really bad,” he added. “You go down. Your team goes down. Your intensity goes down.”

It was a similar story against Franklin, in that the tone of the match changed with one kick.

“They had us more in our half, but they weren’t really dangerous. And then they got a corner kick 20 minutes in,” Becerra said. “It’s just the little mistakes that we cannot allow to happen, especially on set plays, on dead balls.”

The Tigers added another corner goal later in the match.

“When they scored those two goals, nobody really challenged them at all,” Esquivel said of his defense. “They just stood there, watched the ball and jumped up at the header. That’s how (it) went.”

If Esquivel never sees another foe connect from the corner, it will be too soon.

“I don’t want to concede anymore corners,” he said. “I feel that we’ve already given up enough.”

Fixing what ails the Panthers is simple, in theory.

“We’re just going to have to grow throughout the season,” Becerra added.

Overall, the coach is pleased with his team’s defensive effort. He said the potential for improvement is there. As the Panthers have given up just two goals when the ball is in motion.

“I like what I’m seeing. We’re trying to play. We’re trying to touch the ball. For a lot of (the players), this is their first time ever playing varsity level,” Becerra said. “So I like the

spirit of the team. The willingness to learn and fight on the field. It’s just that our mistakes, little mistakes, are hurting us” Becerra is more worried about the team’s performance at the other end of the pitch. As in his team’s inability to find the net. As in two shutouts in two outings.

“Goals,” Becerra said, when asked what he wants from his offense. He then added, “I want more determination from the boys up there. Determination to want to beat their guy. Determination to take shots … That’s our missing link.”

A few goals could go a long way toward reversing the season’s trajectory.

“I’m happy with the defense. I’m happy with the midfield,” Becerra said. “I just feel our final third, our three guys up top, we haven’t really found who they’re going to be. We just need someone who is really determined to beat their guy and get us a goal.”

Central is at Tigard on Sept. 17. The match starts at 7 p.m.

The boys have three more nonleague contests, Tigard included, to right their ship. Mid-Willamette Conference play begins at 7 p.m., Oct. 1, when Central hosts McKay.

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

Getting set defensively for the Panthers are Guillermo Esquival (No. 20) and exchange student Giacomo Filgheddu (No. 5) during last week’s opener against Hillsboro. Central fell 2-0 to the Spartans.

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

Falls City head coach Dean Munkers sets up his small roster of athletes for some running drills at a practice Sept. 5.

PAGES OF THE PAST FLASHBACK

50 years ago Sept. 11, 1974

Area drug operation hit in Friday raid

Federal, state and county narcotics agents armed with a federal warrant hit a methamphetamine drug lab set in a Salt Creek residence early Friday morning and arrested two occupants of the home on a variety of drug charges.

Arrested and transported to Portland on federal charges were James Bryan Huffard, 26, of Eugene, and Jerry Martyneiuk, 29, of Portland. Both were reportedly held in lieu of $50,000 bail .

The methamphetamine producing laboratory and an estimated 21 pounds of the drug confiscated in the raid has been described as the largest operation of its type ever uncovered in the Northwest.

Council okays plan for future park needs

Dallas councilmen last week approved a proposed capital improvements plan for future park and recreation projects for the city to the year 1980. The plan, which outlines year-to-year projects and cost estimates, was recommended for council approval by the city park board.

In part, the plan was adopted to meet a recommendation from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, which has in the past granted matching fund grant money to Dallas for city park projects.

Projects planned for the 1975-76 fiscal year include a sprinkler system and landscaped area of the swimming pool parking lot, and a second double tennis court on East Ash Street in the vicinity of the high school. A portion of the cost for the tennis court would be shared by the school district.

Polk museum closer to reality

A historical museum for Polk County moved one step closer to realization with the recent establishment of a historical museum trust fund by the Polk County Historical Society. The purpose of the fund is that of guaranteeing that donations will be used for no other purpose than the building of the museum in the county.

40 years ago Sept. 12, 1984

Ugo’s Pizza opens today at old Angelo’s Today (Wednesday) marks the opening of Ugo’s Pizza, 434 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas.

This week’s Flashback is from Sept. 11, 1974: Greased Pig: Youngsters at Saturday’s Dallas Logging Show looked like they were getting plenty of exercise chasing this greased pig which ran more like greased lightning. The pig managed to outdistance the youngsters and get completely out of the arena before being stopped. He was later coaxed back and caught. The prize in the event? You guessed it, the pig.

Ed and Jane Gagznos, Dallas residents for eight years, are owners of the new restaurant, located at the former Angelo’s Pizza Parlor. Ed Gagznos was manager of Angelo’s at the same location. The new owners serve chicken, spuds, sandwiches and nachos in addition to pizza. Beer, wine and soft drinks are also available. Every Wednesday, beginning today, is family night, with price reductions on pizza.

Fugitive returns after 13 years off

A shoplifting charge against a man with whom he allegedly escaped from the Polk County Jail 13 years ago brought Randall Moore back to Dallas to turn himself in Thursday.

Moore, 32, was arraigned later that day in Polk County Circuit Court on charges of escape and assault with intent to kill. He pleaded innocent

Homeowner assistance program still accepting applications

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is accepting final applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program, which has limited funds remaining.

HAF offers federal temporary COVID-19 emergency mortgage relief, designed to help homeowners who have experienced severe financial hardship due to the pandemic.

Homeowners are eligible if they are facing foreclosure, involved in a court case that threatens their home, in property tax foreclosure, or in other high-risk situations

identified by a housing counselor.

Homeowners should explore all other options with their servicer or a housing counselor before applying for HAF.

“We strongly encourage eligible homeowners to contact a housing counselor immediately,” said Ryan Vanden Brink, assistant director of Homeowner Assistance Programs. “Scheduling and completing foreclosure avoidance counseling takes time and documentation.

While we are accepting new applications, we cannot

guarantee assistance to everyone who applies due to limited funding.”

Homeowners wanting to apply for assistance must work with a HAF intake partner to submit an application on their behalf. A list of intake partners can be found at www.oregon.gov/ ohcs/homeownership/Pages/ Homeownership-AssistanceFund.aspx.

OHCS plans to make its final HAF payments in February 2025, but funds may run out much sooner. When funds are allocated, pending applications will be denied or

paused subject to any funds becoming available. Applying for HAF does not guarantee approval or that a foreclosure will be postponed.

Some homeowners may have received letters from their county asking them if they want to apply for HAF.

Please note that these are legitimate requests that the HAF team has approved and are not scam attempts.

Homeowners can learn more about eligibility criteria and application requirements at oregonhomeownerassistance.org.

OSU Extension Service Small Farms Program offers livestock webinar series for farmers

The public is invited to attend a monthly livestock webinar series hosted by the

to both charges, which were originally filed in 1971

Moore and John Gilbert, the man with whom he allegedly escaped, were living as fugitives in British Columbia when Gilbert was caught shoplifting, special Investigator Paul Burke said.

Dallas comeback bid fails; Clackamas next

The Dallas High School football team answered some important questions Saturday and nearly came away with a win in the process. Too many mistakes and a rough start proved the Dragons’ downfall, however, as West Linn escaped with a 13-7 season opening victory at Oregon City.

Dallas will attempt to even its record when it faces Clackamas in the home opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the school.

Sept. 11-19 Answer key. Puzzles can be found on page B7

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Community Calendar Sept. 11 - 19

Wednesday, Sept. 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 10:30 a.m. - Story Time with Miss Jo, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.

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

• 6:30 p.m. - Get Lit Book Club: Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

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

Willamette Valley New Horizons Orchestra seeks new members

The Willamette Valley New Horizons Orchestra is resuming its rehearsal schedule following their summer break. This community orchestra draws musicians from Monmouth, Independence and surrounding communities.

The Orchestra rehearses Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth Senior Community Center, 180 Warren St. S.

This New Horizons orchestra is open to all players on all levels, from beginner to intermediate to more accomplished musicians. There are no auditions or try-outs for the orchestra. Players are invited to come and play at whatever level they are able to play at.

For more information, contact Paul Doellinger at (503) 838-4884.

Dallas church hosts single pregnant women’s support group Sept. 11

House of His Presence

Church is hosting a support group Embrace Grace for single moms expecting unplanned pregnancies. The group starts Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and will meet every Wednesday through Nov. 27. Dinner is provided each week as well as childcare if needed. Each week addresses a specific topic of unplanned pregnancies with a personal workbook and video series. Make new friends in a loving community with women who want to encourage you. Receive hope, support, and a baby shower with new baby items at the end of the series.

The church is located at 177 SW Oak St. in Dallas. For more information call (503) 420-4612.

Thursday, Sept. 12

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

• 9 a.m. - Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center

• 10 a.m. - Online and Mobile Banking 101, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, ages 0-5, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

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

• 1 p.m. - Needle Craft Group, Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

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

Friday, Sept. 13

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

• 9 a.m. - Trip to Oktoberfest, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

Moonfall Theatre offers fall shows in September

Moonfall Theatre is hosting seven local non-profits with a fall show in September. Below are details and the non-profit groups who are sponsors of individual evenings.

Tickets are $20 and available through Eventbrite or email at latitudeone@hotmail. com.

Schedule is: 7:10 p.m. - cello music in outdoor garden

7:20 p.m. - theatre seating 7:30 p.m. - performance begins Performance dates and nonprofit sponsors are: Sept. 13 - Independence YMCA Youth Development Sept. 14 - Dallas

Performing Arts Sept. 20 - Mid Willamette Valley Friendship Force Sept. 27 - Central High School Drama Sept. 28 - Cancer Awareness Polk County Republicans meeting Sept. 12

The Polk County Republicans meet Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Court House, 850 Main St. This meeting will focus on Getting Out The Vote. Data on candidates and measures along with talking points to help in conversations with undecided voters will be discussed.

Dallas Library hosts animal stories from Mexico Sept. 12

The Dallas Public Library presents Animal Stories from Mexico and Beyond with Valentina Ortiz Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. This special event for kids features Ortiz sharing stories of Mexico, taking the Latin American traditions to audiences of all ages. Her fun

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

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

Salem Dallas Hwy NW

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

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

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

• 1:30 p.m. - Jewelry Making, Monmouth Senior Community Center

• 6 p.m. - Banned Book Auction, Dallas Event Center, 939 Main St., Tickets are $25 in advance at https://secure. ac tblue.com/donate/ banned

• 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.

Saturday, Sept. 14

• 9 a.m. - Independence Farmers Markets, Riverview Park and

Umpqua Bank parking lot. 302 Main St. S.

• 9 a.m. - Woodworking at the Brunk Farmstead, 5799 Willamina-Salem Highway, for grades 9-12, $5 per youth, register at https://beav.es/pWc

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

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

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

Sunday, Sept. 15

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

Monday, Sept. 16

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

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

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

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

• 11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels,

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animal stories and folktales will be a great experience.

Shrewsbury Renaissance Fair returns Sept. 13-14

The 28th annual Shrewsbury Renaissance Fair returns to rural Polk County Sept. 13-14. Located in Kings Valley, the fair has grown to more than 1,000 participants. It is an educational Elizabethan Living History creation. The arts, the attractions, and the theatre of the Faire come from the historic research and imaginations of the Shrew Folke. There’s dancers, jousting tournaments, live entertainment, food and dozens of vendors. Come dressed as your favorite Renaissance regular. For more information, go to https:// shrewfaire.org/.

Dallas Senior Center hosts grand re-opening bingo night Sept. 13

The Dallas Senior Center celebrates its grand re-opening Sept. 13 with a bingo night. Located at 817 SW Church St., dinner starts at 5 p.m. and bingo at 6 p.m. Bingo continues every second and fourth Friday of each month. For more information, call (503) 623-8554 or go to www.DallasSeniorCenter.org.

Polk County Democrats host Banned Book Party and Auction Sept. 13

Polk County Oregon Democrats present a Banned Books Party and Auction Sept. 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the Dallas Events Center 939 Main St., to raise money to promote voter Participation in Polk County. This is a “party with purpose” with light appetizers, drinks, and chances to bid on varied items (books and so much more!) Proceeds will help us produce voter information cards for canvassing and direct mail, also pay for texting campaigns

Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

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

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

Tuesday, Sept. 17

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

• 9 a.m. - Wii Bowling/ Walking Group, Monmouth Senior Community Center

• 10 a.m. - Energy Efficiency Workshop, Monmouth Senior Community 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

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

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

when they remind voters to send in their ballots. Purchase tickets and donate at https:// secure.actblue.com/donate/ bannedbookauction.

4-H offers youth woodworking class Sept. 14

Oregon 4-H Polk County presents the class Woodworking at the Brunk Farmstead, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 14. Located at 5799 Willamina-Salem Highway, the class is for grades 9-12 and offers the chance to learn about the basics of woodworking using authentic pioneer tools and craft your own wood stool out of a green log and branches to take home. Online registration is $5 at https://beav.es/pWc.

Dallas library hosts plant exchange Sept. 14

The Dallas Public Library hosts a plant exchange Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. Bring a pest-free, healthy plant, or two or three for exchange; they can be potted, rooted cuttings, tubers, perennial starts, or succulents. Bring your own containers to take any new plant friends home.

Ducks Unlimited Polk County Chapter hosts dinner banquet Sept. 14

Ducks Unlimited Polk County Chapter, a wetland conservation organization, hosts a dinner banquet and auction Sept. 14 at Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Highway W., in Rickreall. There will be food and drink, fun games/raffles and auctions. Register online at https://bit.ly/47i02dH. For more information contact Carol at (503) 510-6578 or russellc@aeoregon.com.

Monmouth hosts Cultural Harvest Collective Sept. 15

The Mid Willamette Valley BIPOC Farmers Co-Op and

Wednesday, Sept. 18

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

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

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

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

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

• 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

• 10:30 a.m. - Story Time with Miss Jo, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St. • 11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

• 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Community Center

• 4 p.m. - Connecting With Loose Threads for Charity, Monmouth Senior Community Center

• 6:30 p.m. - Get Lit Book Club: Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center

the city of Monmouth present Cultural Harvest Collective Sept. 15 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 120 Main St. E.

The event features artisans Mossy Marvels and Ignite Precision, farmers Twig & Bloom and Flower Farm and food from Strawberry Bakery, Diverso.Coffee, Briels BBQ and B Bite. Music provided by Chaz Van Queen. Entry is free.

Dallas Library hosts storyteller Valentino Ortiz Sept. 16

The Dallas Public Library hosts storyteller Valentino Ortiz Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Her program, titled “En El Camino: Stories of Travels and Friendship”, is geared to an adult audience and teens.

The Mexican flag carries a story, the journey of the Aztec people that lasted 200 years. Plants travel from one country to another, creating new bonds among people, and trains carry many stories between regions and nations. Juanito the gator and his human landed in New York and made new friends. These and other stories will be told in this free program at the library. This event is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Dallas Library. For more information, call the library at (503)-6232633 or go to facebook.com/ dallaslibraryoregon.

Annual soup and pie sale returns to Monmouth Senior Center Sept. 19

The Annual Friends of the Monmouth Senior Community Center Soup & Pie Sale is 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at 180 Warren St. S. Soup is $5, pie by the slice is $5 and whole pies are $15. All available while supplies last. For more information, call (503) 838-5678.

Fairgrounds hosts Home Show Sept. 20 Oregon Hearth and Home Events presents the Polk County Fall 2024 Home Show Sept. 20-23 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, located at 520 S Pacific Highway W,, in Rickreall. Check out more than 50 vendors with products and services for your home and garden needs. Show hours are Sept. 20 from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.5 p.m. and Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reserve a booth or check out our other events or by visiting https://oregonhearthandhomeevents.com.

Bambinos hosts car seat safety clinic Sept. 21 Bambinos presents Fall Swap & Shop and Car Seat Safety Clinic Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their

PUBLIC NOTICES

PCIO24-3062 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Thomas Dickman Flores, deceased, Polk County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB07817. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at PO Box 791, Salem, OR 97308, within four months after the date of first 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 attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published: September 11, 2024. Carrie L. Flores McLaughlin, Personal Representative. WILLAMETTE LEGACY LAW, Stephanie M. Palmblad, OSB No. 124125, Willamette Legacy Law, PO Box 791, Salem, OR 97308, Phone: (971) 345-6986, Fax: (971) 345-6913

PCIO24-3059 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87 Notice is hereby fiven that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 9/20/2024. The sale will be held at 10:00 a.m. by CHERRY CITY TRANS/COMPLT AUTO, 853 9TH ST NW, SALEM, OR. 2011 FORD EDP UT VIN = 1FMJU1358BEF23938 Amount due on lien $8199.80.

Reputed owner(s) > KRISTAL M & JEREMY H THOMASSEN, MARION/POLK SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION

PCIO24-3058 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED MANUFACTURED HOME

Greenway Manufactured Housing Community will sell the below-described manufactured home by private sealed bid for the highest offered received. The home has been abandoned. The home, former tenant and owner are described below. Bids for cash payment will be accepted until 9:00 am, September 16, 2024. Interested parties may contact landlord’s agent c/o Amy Chick by phone at 503-623-8241 to make arrangements to inspect the home. Bids may be submitted to 450 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas, OR 97338 or by phone at 503-623-8241, for the following manufactured

home described as:

Manufacturer: COMMODORE; Year: 1977; Model: SHELBY; Serial: 24X52NS7319X and 24X52NS7319U; Home ID No.: 210509, located at premises otherwise known as: 450 SE Lacreole Drive, Space #146, Dallas, Oregon 97338 (hereinafter “Premises”). The former owner and tenants are: Personal Representative of the Estate of Harold R. Depew, Heirs, Devisees, and Interested Parties, Personal Representative of the Estate of Paula Depew, Heirs, Devisees, and Interested Parties, All Other Occupants, and Michael Depew.

PCIO24-3040 Public Sale Rickreall Mini Storage, 10255 Rickreall Rd, Rickreall OR 97371, 503-623-0900. ONLINE AUCTION Will Be Held On 9/28/2024 At www. storageauctions.com. Units To Be Sold As A Whole. ALL SALES CASH ONLY, Harlan, Anastasia Houston A-34

PCIO24-3050 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Case No. 24PB03442 In the Matter of the Estate of Judith Ann Walden, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James Walden has been appointed personal representative of the estate of Judith Ann Walden. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at: Bevans Law Office, 1250 E Main St, Ste C Monmouth, OR 97361, (503)910-9107, within four (4) months after the date of first 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published August 28, 2024. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: James Walden (Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 2024)

PCIO24-3037 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-993799-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, BEHROUZ RAFAEI as Grantor to OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as

trustee, in favor of FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, dated 12/16/2002, recorded 12/30/2002, in official records of POLK County, Oregon as fee/file/ instrument/microfilm/ reception number 2002019975 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to MIDFIRST BANK covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 204190 08428BB03700 THE EAST 1/2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 28, HENRY HILL’S TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 660664 MONMOUTH STREET, INDEPENDENCE, OR 973511730 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum:

TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $10,645.54

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $50,937.11 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that

you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 12/1/2023, 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 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 12/3/2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the Polk County Courthouse, located at 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of POLK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of

said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest

BEHROUZ RAFAEI 660 - 664

MONMOUTH STREET

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351

Original Borrower For Sale

Information Call: 800-2802832 or Login to: www. auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, 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. TS No: OR-24-993799BB Dated: 7/26/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Robert McDonald, Vice President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 9250241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0213575 8/28/2024 9/4/2024 9/11/2024 9/18/2024

PUBLIC RECORD

Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Dallas Police Department

Thursday, Aug. 29

• At 12:40 a.m., a report of the theft of $20 on Ellendale Avenue. The complainant has a suspect name and police are working to further identify.

• At 6:42 a.m., a report of a male subject tagging street signs with a Sharpie on Ellendale Avenue. Police were unable to locate.

• At 7:23 a.m., a report of a male subject riding a bike and looking in vehicles on Cherry Street. Officers were unable to locate.

• At 9:01 a.m., a resident on Walnut Avenue reported someone entered their vehicle overnight and took some items.

• At 9:10 a.m., David Winn was cited and released on Godsey Road for theft 2.

• At 1:11 p.m., Alex Stuller was arrested on Orchard Drive and charged with for criminal trespass 2 and theft ff services. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 2:09 p.m., a report that someone entered a vehicle on Main Street sometime overnight. Nothing was reported missing.

• At 2:24 p.m., a Dallas Parks employee reported two juveniles having a fire on the Allgood side of the Dallas City Park. An officer contacted and informed them of the burn ban. They put out the fire and were apologetic.

Friday, Aug. 30

• At 1:33 a.m., a 17-yearold motorist on Douglas Street was cited for no operator’s license. Her mother responded to the scene to pick her up.

• At 6:39 a.m., a report of a maroon pickup possibly attempting to steal a trailer belonging to Comfort Homes on Coast Mountain Drive. A neighbor reported seeing two white males attempt to hook up the trailer then left once confronted.

• At 7:33 a.m., Iris Richter was arrested on Hayter Street and charged with criminal mischief 2, offensive littering and prohibited exposure. She was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 1:03 p.m., an ex-employee of Polk County was trespassed from county property. She turned in two keys that needed to get back to Polk County General Services.

• At 2:35 p.m., a report of theft on Kings Valley Highway. A male subject had damaged packaging and most likely stole a bracelet.

• At 2:54 p.m., a report of a dog left in a hot car on Kings Valley Highway. The vehicle was gone by the time an officer arrived.

• At 3:04 p.m., Zachary Perry was arrested on Jefferson Street and charged with failure to report as a sex offender. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 7:49 p.m., a male juvenile was cited for unlawful application of graffiti on Robb Street.

• At 11 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 47 mph in a 25-mph zone on Monmouth Cutoff Road.

Saturday, Aug. 31

• At 12:48 a.m., an intoxicated male subject was attempting to make a cake with a single use barbecue. He was advised to put it out.

• At 7:08 a.m., an officer investigated a silent alarm going off at the Polk County Impound Yard on Ash Street. The officer arrived to find nothing out of the ordinary.

• At 7:58 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 38

mph in a 20-mph zone on Main Street.

• At 1:31 p.m., a motorist on Miller Avenue was cited for speeding 42 mph in a 25-mph zone.

• At 5:13 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a male subject banging on a door in Uglow Avenue and yelling, “Let me in.” The officer contacted the male who stated his daughter had locked him outside.

• At 5:37 p.m. a motorist on Walnut Avenue was cited for driving uninsured and was warned for failure to register and driving while suspended.

• At 8:13 p.m., a motorist on Main Street reported two vehicles were tailgating along with other possible traffic offences. An officer was unable to locate the vehicles.

• At 8:17 p.m., an officer invested a report on Main Street of a minor altercation between a tenant and the complainant over the tenant not checking out when he was supposed to. The complainant declined to press harassment charges.

• At 9:10 p.m., a report of a silver vehicle doing cookies on Holman Avenue. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

• At 11:22 p.m., a motorist on Court Street was cited for failure to renew registration.

Sunday, Sept. 1

• At 12:52 a.m., police investigated a possible burglary occurring on Hankel Street. They discovered the homeowner was home and not someone who wasn’t supposed to be there.

• At 1:54 a.m., police investigated a report of resident’s dog on Walnut Avenue “mouthing” a neighbor’s child after coming to visit. An email was sent to Animal Control for information. There were no injuries.

• At 3:58 a.m., police investigated a report of someone slumped in a vehicle on La Creole Drive. They discovered two adults sleeping in their vehicle.

• At 4:29 a.m., a subject was found rummaging through a Dumpster on Washington Street. The subject promised to move along.

• At 4;12 a.m., Dallas officers assisted on a report of an intoxicated male refusing to leave a residence he did not belong at for approximately 20 minutes on Picture Street in Independence. The officers tried to help him, but the male refused to identify himself, tell officers where he lived, or even answer the medic’s questions. The male was arrested and charged with trespassing and lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 7:57 a.m., the manager of a business on Main Street reported a theft, but did not wish to press criminal charges.

• At 9:37 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 47 mph in a 25-mph zone on Miller Avenue.

• At 9:57 a.m., Danny Fierro was arrested on Godsey Road and charged with possession of methamphetamine and was lodged at Polk County Jail.

• At 9:46 a.m., police investigated a report of harassment on Ellendale Avenue. A male subject was picketing the location’s gas prices on the sidewalk after he is trespassed from the location. He was told by an employee they were going to shove the bullhorn up his a**. The officer discussed crimes and First Amendment rights with them.

• At 1:33 p.m., a resident on Isenberg Street reported an unknown female subject was demanding her phone be given back at the location. The resident stated she did not know the female and did not have her phone.

• At 2:53 p.m. a motorist was cited for failure to perform duties of driver after committing a hit and run on Ellendale Avenue.

• At 4:28 p.m., an officer responded to a home alarm in the 600 block of Hillcrest

Drive. A neighbor stated he was in the backyard watering but does not go inside. The officer looked around the house and through the windows but did not see anything suspicious.

• At 4:48 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding on Miller Avenue.

• At 5:25 p.m., a motorist was cited for failure to obey a traffic stop sign in the 100 block of Ellendale Avenue.

• At 7:42 p.m., an officer investigated a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Fairview Avenue. The officer found juveniles in the 1000 block of Oakdale target practicing with a BB gun. The officer contacted the group and explained it was not allowed within the city limit.

Monday, Sept. 2

• At 3:14 a.m., a resident on Ellendale Avenue reported two unknown white male subjects burglarized the location after forcing their entry through the front door.

• At 6:01 a.m., police investigated an alarm tripped at a business on Ellendale Avenue. They discovered an employee of a cleaning service accidentally tripped the alarm when she started working.

• At 9:05 a.m., a motorist was stopped on Rainbow Avenue. The driver, Misty Mahan, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and possession of methamphetamine.

• At 9:11 a.m., a male subject was found sleeping on the north side of a building on Main Street. He moved along.

• At 10:19 a.m., a bicyclist was warned for riding in the opposite lane of travel on Kings Valley Highway.

• At 10:40 a.m., a black Subaru was found parked in front of mailboxes on Fern Avenue. The vehicle had no license plates but did have a 30-day permit form ID in back window. There also appeared to be feminine items inside the vehicle.

• At 11:21 a.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 39 mph in a 25-mph zone on La Creole Drive.

• At 11:24 a.m., a motorist on Orchard Drive was cited for driving uninsured and was warned for speeding 40 mph in a 25-mph zone.

• At 11:27 a.m., a motorist on Mill Street was warned for failure to maintain lane.

• At 11:18 a.m., a resident on Barberry Avenue reported someone egged their vehicles the previous morning.

• At 11:50 a.m., a report of a hit-and-run accident on Uglow Avenue. The complainant reported a gray Dodge Ram hit a parked vehicle, causing minor damage to the mirror.

• At 11:59 a.m., a resident on Maple Street reported someone egged their home the previous day. An officer felt it did not rise to the level of a crime.

• At 1:54 p.m., a 10-yearold juvenile reported his 9-year-old sister stole someone’s shoes on Uglow Avenue. An officer spoke with the mom, advising her of the report. The mom said she will handle it.

• At 2:30 p.m., a report of a male subject acting suspicious behind a high rise on Donald Street. The subject was walking off as an officer arrived.

• At 3:30 p.m., a report of a male subject in an area not allowed on Gregory Drive. An officer was unable to locate the subject.

• At 3:53 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale was cited for speeding 68 mph in a 35-mph zone.

• At 8:08 p.m., police investigated a report of a domestic disturbance on Levens Street. It was a verbal only argument between a female subject and her significant other.

Independence Police Department

Thursday, Aug. 29

• On Aug. 29, Independence Police received a report of a person stealing beer from SpaceAge in the 500 block of Monmouth Avenue. Officers reviewed video footage from the store and with the assistance of Monmouth police were able to identify the suspect. The suspect confirmed that he was the person in the video stealing the beer. He was arrested and charged with theft 3 – shoplifting.

• At 9:24 a.m., officers investigated a report of suspicious activity in the 300 block of 6th Street.

• At 11:36 a.m., officers investigated a report of a disturbance between an adult and juvenile in the 200 block of Evergreen Drive.

• At 11:26 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of Arbor Court reported their home had been egged, causing damage. The case is under investigation.

• At 2:25 p.m., police were called to investigate a report of locks being removed from storage units in the 400 block of 16th Street. The case is still being investigated.

• At 10:10 p.m., a male subject in the 500 block of Monmouth Avenue was arrested and charged with theft 3.

Friday, Aug. 30

• At 7:59 a.m., police investigated a report of domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Clay Street.

• At 9:43 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of C Street reported an odor of marijuana seeping in through the HVAC. The complainant believed there might be someone smoking in the alley of the address. Officers were unable to see anyone smoking.

• At 11:39 a.m., officers responded to a report of dogs left unattended in a vehicle in the 600 block of Jasmine Creek. They found the family members of the vehicle’s registered owner who took the dogs inside the house. The registered owner will receive a warning.

• At 1:03 p.m. a resident in the 700 block of Aeronca Street reported seeing an inappropriate message written on the side of his hanger on his property. He believes it might be directed towards him. He was informed him his neighbor has freedom of speech. An officer provided him with contact information so he can send pictures.

• At 1:39 p.m., a vehicle was towed for an ordinance violation by Dallas Towing on I Street.

• At 2:46 p.m., police located the owner of a dog on the loose in the 400 block of Hogan Road

• At 8:11 p.m., a motorist in the 1500 block of Monmouth Street received a verbal warning for speeding.

Saturday, Aug. 31

• At 10:11 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of Monmouth Street reported having an uncomfortable conversation with her neighbor. An officer asked the complainant if the neighbor threatened her or got physical with her, and she said he did not. The officer told the complainant to call 911 if things escalated or if she felt unsafe.

• At 1:35 p.m., police received reports that a juvenile was damaging property and chasing people with a curtain rod in the 1400 block of Northgate Drive. The juvenile was located and referred to the juvenile department.

• At 8:45 p.m., a report of suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Monmouth Street.

• At 11:53 p.m., police received a noise complaint in the 800 block of Main Street.

Sunday, Sept. 1

• At 12:54 a.m., officers received a report of arguing in 00 block of Gun Club Road.

Officers determine subjects had their music too loud, and were not arguing.

• At 4:12 a.m., officers received a report of an intoxicated person at the complainant’s front door in the 1200 block of Picture Street who would not leave. It was also reported that he had attempted to enter the complainant’s vehicle. Officers arrived and found a male subject attempting to enter the backyard of the residence through a gate. He was having a hard time staying upright and was stumbling and swaying. Officers took Eduardo Hernandez into custody and charged him with trespass 2.

• At 6:36 p.m., officers received a report of a disturbance at a juvenile group home in the 00 block of Maple Court.

Monday, Sept. 2

• At 1:50 a.m., a vehicle was towed from the 300 block of 10th Street.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

• At 9:30 a.m., a report of three flower baskets taken sometime during the last month in the Main Street and Opsrey Lane area. Police have no suspect information at this time.

• At 1:06 p.m., police received a report of domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of E Street.

• At 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a collision at Independence Highway and Deann Drive.

• At 11:10 p.m., a report of a male subject who cut his wrists with a knife in the 600 block of 7th Street. The male was taken to Salem Hospital Emergency Room.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

• At 7:24 a.m., an officer received a report of a pregnant woman and her 4-yearold son being assaulted by teenagers in the 00 block of C Street. Officers are investigating.

• At 7:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of an active disturbance at a residence in the 1400 block of River Oak Road. A mother was simply trying to get her young five sons ready for school and had accidentally pocket-dialed 911

• At 10:39 a.m., a citizen reported dogs being abused in the 600 block of 11th Street. An officer determined the dogs were not being abused.

• At 6:02 p.m., an officer stopped a driver for expired tags and driving while suspended at Main Street and Oak Street. The driver did not have a registration card in the vehicle. The driver was cited for driving while suspended and expired registration (2020) and was warned for no registration card in vehicle.

• At 6:37 p.m., an officer spoke to a complainant who witnessed a juvenile assault another juvenile at the Riverview Park in the 00 block of C Street. The officer was unable to locate the suspect juvenile and the victims left the scene before the officer arrived.

• At 7:24 p.m., a motorist in the 00 block of C Street received a verbal warning for the vehicle’s plate cover covering tags, illegal tint and not yielding in roundabout. The passenger was also warned for not wearing a seatbelt.

• At 10:44 p.m., a motorist received a verbal warning for making a rolling stop at G Street and 4th Street.

• At 11:43 p.m., an officer stopped a motorist for a rolling stop sign at Monmouth Street and Main Street. The driver argued saying he stopped (which he did not). The driver provided non updated address with DMV. The officer gave the driver a fix it ticket to update address for DMV and warned him for rolling the stop sign as a courtesy.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

• Joseph Alexander Eldabaa was arrested Sept. 5 and

placed on hold for Benton County.

• Travis James Eveland was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with five counts of parole violation (tampering with a witness).

• Brandon Price Fields was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with criminal driving while suspended/revoked.

• Rafael Garcia-Hernandez was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with riot, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, assault 3, criminal mischief 1, robbery 3 and two counts of theft 1.

• Brandon Jay Gregory was arrested Sept. 6 and charged with attempting to elude a police officer vehicle (foot) and falsifying a financial responsibility.

• Joseph Dee Hayden Jr. was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with probation violation (assault 4).

• David Calvin Howard Jr. was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with criminal mischief 1, burglary 2, attempted theft 1, three counts of unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and three counts of criminal mischief 2.

• Tyler Austin Johnson was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with post prison violation (attempted assault 2).

• Henry Dewey Lee was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with disorderly conduct 2, unlawful possess methamphetamine and recklessly endangering.

• Robert Maillet was arrested Sept. 3 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (sex offenses).

• Donald Kenneth Ness was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with harassment, disorderly conduct 2, contempt of court and was placed on hold for Marion County (probation violation – harassment).

• Alan Dale Rebo was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with assault 4 (domestic violence).

• Gordon Ray Ridenour was arrested Sept. 5 and placed on hold for a Benton County fugitive warrant.

• Christopher Michael Roberts was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with assault 4.

• Edward Rudolph Jr. was arrested Sept. 6 and charged with violation of a court stalk protect order.

• Jason Beau Slate was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with post prison violation (attempted assault 2).

• Christopher James Smith was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with disorderly conduct 2, offensive littering, criminal mischief 3 and resisting arrest.

• Ioakim Pete Toran was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with theft 1 (by receiving).

• Cory Charles Weise was arrested Sept. 3 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals (probation violation-possession of weapon).

• Rachel Ann Lorenzen was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with failure to appear (theft 3).

• Elizabeth Ann May was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with unlawful entry into motor vehicle, theft 2, three counts of failure to appear (attempted unlawful delivery methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine substantive quantity, unlawful use of vehicle), two counts of unlawful delivery methamphetamine and attempt to commit a crime and was placed on hold for Marion County (two counts of failure to appear – elude, burglary 2).

• Megan Marie Miramontes was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with unlawful use of weapon, probation violation (robbery 3), attempt to commit crime (assault 4) attempt to commit crime, theft 2, two counts of assault 4 and was placed on hold for Marion county (obstructing police).

• Iris Bea Richter was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with criminal mischief 2, offensive littering and prohibited exposure.

• Irma Isabel Young was arrested Sept. 5 and was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

PolkMarket AND CLASSIFIEDS!

MOMENTS IN TIME

• On Sept. 16, 1951, 19 people enjoying an air show in Colorado were tragically killed when a monoplane performing stunt maneuvers crashed into the crowd at a Colorado air show. The pilot was performing a snap roll when a wing caught on the ground and propelled the craft into spectators.

• On Sept. 17, 2006, an E. coli outbreak, blamed on spinach, occurred in the United States. The vegetable was recalled from stores and three deaths were attributed to the outbreak.

• On Sept. 18, 1973, future president Jimmy Carter filed a report with the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, claiming he had seen a UFO several years previously in Leary, Georgia, which he described as a silent ball of light that changed size, brightness and color over a period of 10-12 minutes.

On Sept. 19, 1995, The New York Times and The Washington Post published the Unabomber’s 35,000-word manifesto, as in June he had said he would kill again if they did not do so by a specific deadline. The FBI hoped the publication might help reveal his identity.

• On Sept. 20, 1881, following the assassination of James Garfield, Vice President Chester Arthur was inaugurated on Sept. 20, 1881, becoming the third person to serve as president in that year. Interestingly, Garfield’s assassin wrote to Arthur from jail, taking credit for his promotion into the White House.

• On Sept. 21, 1955, eight women launched America’s first lesbian-rights group, the Daughters of Bilitis, initially as a social alternative to the frequently raided bar scene. The group eventually grew into a national advocacy organization.

• On Sept. 22, 1828, Shaka, founder of the Zulu Kingdom of southern Africa, was murdered by his two half-brothers after his mental illness threatened to destroy the Zulu tribe. Although at first a brilliant military organizer, his grief at losing his mother in 1827 led him to enact strange laws, including a prohibition against planting crops and using milk, and to order the execution of all pregnant women and their husbands. The crisis came when he sent his army on an extensive military operation, and upon their returning exhausted, immediately commanded them out again.

QUESTIONS

1. GEOGRAPHY: How many lakes are in the Great Lakes Basin?

Puzzle answers on page B2

Mountaineers

workhorse for the

Another senior Kyler Graham has been playing since his sophomore year, but only played one game due to an off-field injury. By the end of last year Graham overcame his reluctance to return and was starting on defense.

“He’ll be good defensive player for us,” Munkers said.

While senior Zac Stokes has two years’ experience in in the program, Munkers’s other two seniors, Dylan Sires, played football for the first time ever last year, and Kaidyn Thompson has never played before this year.

Last year, Falls City finished 7-3. Munkers isn’t too worried about the inexperience of this year’s squad.

“I think we have the talent to contend for the title in special district north,” he said. “But it has the same playoff teams from last year, Eddyville, Alsea, they’re going to be games we definitely have to win to win the league again.”

They’ll know soon enough where they stand in the league, as they take on Eddyville this Friday as their league opener, followed by Alsea in two weeks.

“Alsea has a couple good players coming back for them. They’re well coached. They’re always going to be tough with players who are 5-9 to 6-2 and 150 to 195 pounds, and you can tell they work in the woods,” Munkers said.

He figures if the Mountaineers can get through the gauntlet of the league’s toughest teams, they stand a chance to be ranked high enough to host a playoff game for first time in at least seven years.

To get there, he’ll rely on team strengths at running back, featuring seniors Sickles and Stokes.

“Our defense will be a strong point for us, too. We’ve got some really good

athletes on it,” Munkers said.

“I’m changing the structure of it to match with teams that run a three-man line. We struggled with that last year with teams that run that and not getting pressure on them.”

After initially being unsure about jumping into coaching the 6-man format, he has since learned to love it.

“I’m enjoying it for the most part. Every day is something new,” he said. “The players are probably the most

Western Oregon University Foundation releases annual report

The Western Oregon University Foundation released its annual report for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The report includes total contributions to the Foundation for 2023-24, and recent budgetary year results on endowment, scholarships and competitive grants.

Contributions totaled

$5,137,525 for the fiscal year–one of the strongest fundraising years in the Foundation’s history– and include all new outright or committed private gifts and

grants made to the WOU Foundation. The Foundation received gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations, and contributions increased almost 78 percent in the 2024 fiscal year from the prior year.

Scholarships and student aid awards surpassed $1 million for the fifth year, with the WOU Foundation investing $1,259,233 back to students with emergency or financial needs, academic merit, athletics participation, and more.

Katie Wojke, vice president of advancement and executive director of the Western Oregon University Foundation, said growth in areas that positively impact students is made possible due to each and every generous contribution.

“Private philanthropy and volunteer service are critical to supporting students during their higher education journey. Thank you to each and every donor and volunteer who is making an impact and lifting

up Western and its students,” Wojke said.

The foundation and university have also seen an increase in the number of volunteers who are giving back in creative ways.

“It has been 37 years since I graduated, and the more time that passes the more I value the education and experience I received,” said Doug Ladd, chair of the WOU Alumni Board. “I volunteer at WOU out of a sincere desire to give back to an institution that has given me so much.”

enjoyable part. Being with those guys and seeing their development.”

Some players he looks forward to developing this season include junior Tanner Stilligan, who earned honorable mention all-state lineman last year, who will be one of the Mountaineers’ better defenders in secondary; and sophomores Avery Burgess and Daniel Arismendez who looks to start both ways (offense and defense).

“We have a lot of first-year players that are going to have to learn through playing. If can get them caught up and get some depth, it’ll will help a lot and get us where I think we’re capable of going,” Munkers summarized. “It’s going to be a fun year for the Mountaineers. I’ve got some lofty goals, but I think the boys can step up and achieve them.”

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

Mountaineers head coach Dean Munkers watches as the squad practices some punting drills during practice Sept. 5.