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Plan could IN THEIR OWN WORDS: increase Leaders look back on 2023, logging in Polk County share what’s ahead for 2024 Update might mean more logging on state forest land By DON CURRIE Itemizer-Observer
A new plan to manage state forest land in Oregon could give a boost to Polk County’s share of logging profits. Polk County’s average annual share of the logging profits would increase from the current 10-year average of $136,000 to about $700,000, according to new models created by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Fewer restrictions on the 6,000 acres of state forest land, mostly in the southwest portion of the county, would allow more logging. While welcome, the additional money would not be transformational for the county, Polk County Commissioner Craig Pope said. An extra $600,000 would go into the general fund of a $124-million annual budget. The timber money is traditionally spent on transportation, specifically industrial roads, Pope said, which in large part are roads used by logging and timber-based industries. But Pope is skeptical of the estimates. “I don’t believe the numbers,” he said. “We can’t take any of this to the bank.”
How we got here
The new estimates are part of a process intended to change management of state forest lands in Oregon. The lands total about 630,000 acres and are spread throughout 14 counties. Currently, those forest lands are governed by the Northwest Forest Management Plan, which was created in 2010 and puts restrictions on how and where logging can occur. Under that plan, about 242 million board feet of wood is harvested from those lands in a year. Counties collect about $56 million in revenue annually. Clatsop County ($18.8 million) and Tillamook County ($14.8 million) earn the most money from the timber sales. The proposed Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan would revamp the way the forests are managed, in particular See PLAN, page A7
With a new year upon us, what better time to reflect upon the year that was and what still lies ahead? However, this go around, we asked leaders within Polk County to weigh in on their most memorable moments and accomplishments within their organization. From state politics and academia to projects on main street, here are the voices that shape your community.
Partnerships helped Polk County’s 2023 successes By JEREMY GORDON Polk County Commissioner
As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on a year that offered so many opportunities for collaboration and shared accomplishment. It is a privilege to highlight some of this work in the areas of economic development and infrastructure, public safety, and community services. The pandemic revealed a glaring need for our rural residents and families to access reliable, high-speed broadband service. Polk County sub-granted federal funds to Alyrrica Networks who constructed 11 new towers to date serving more than 770 new households and counting - 240 of those customers came online See 2024, page A4
Dallas High School expands online academy attracted a variety of students needing instruction beyond in-person. “We’re seeing students who strugAfter a successful launch, Dallas gle with anxiety in the classroom, High School is ready to expand its struggle with personal management Online Dragon Academy in the new they either have in relationships with year. Assistant Principal Shannon Ritter each other or not learning well in classroom setting while striving to told the school board at recent premeet their needs at their own pace,” sentation on the program that an online option has grown in popularity White said. Additionally, the online program while COVID-19 shuttered in-person has served students who have missed learning. classtime due to medical reasons, “We’ve noticed a huge shift since such as surgery, and can’t be there the pandemic, and during the return in person, some with chronic needs, to school, that has been growing for others with sporadic interrupdecades that students and families tions, including homelessness and are demanding more personalized, flexible and engaging learning expe- parenthood. “Last year, three parents graduriences,” Ritter said. ated. They got to carry their babies Dallas worked with Sequoia across the stage as they graduated,” Academy out of Silver Falls and White said. “We were able to meet Willamette Connections Academy those needs, adapting to in-person in Scio to set up their own Dragon and at-home needs.” Academy. So far, Dragon Academy She said this year, Dragon has served 118 students, 61 full time. Academy has four dads enrolled, Jennie White, program facilitator, told the board the online program has adding one of the moms who By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
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Dallas High School students enrolled in the Dragon Academy Online get some additional in-classroom instruction time. graduated last year has allowed the dad to return and enroll in the program. The overall mission of Dragon Academy is to meet the diverse needs of students while helping them
obtain a diploma to enter the community with skills necessary to be successful. See ONLINE, page A8
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County resource center moves to Monmouth
The Polk County Family & Community Outreach Department (FCO) has moved to its new location in Monmouth at 1407 Monmouth Independence Highway, behind the Roth’s Fresh Market. The Resource Center will now be known as the Polk Community Resource Center. The FCO’s typical office hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m, closing for lunch each day from noon to 1 p.m. The previous FCO location was at the Academy building in Dallas, with a satellite office in Monmouth at the annex across from Ash Creek Elementary. The Monmouth location will now house Service Integration, Mid-Valley Parenting, Drug, Alcohol, School-Based Mental Health, and Program Gambling Prevention. The Resource Center will continue to provide rental and deposit assistance, food, hygiene supplies and connections to other resources across Polk County. More local services will co-locate with us beginning in mid-January. Stay tuned for details. The Polk County Veteran Service Office will remain in Dallas until Jan. 10, then move to the Monmouth location.
State launches new transparency website
Enterprise Information Services has launched a new Oregon Transparency Website, which went live on Dec. 13, 2023. The transparency website features information and resources on public meetings, public records, state salaries, revenue, budgets and more. In 2009, through the approval of House Bill 2500, Oregon state government enacted the Oregon Transparency Program and website legislation. The program created an open resource where website visitors can access details on how the state is spending tax dollars and information on programs and services that provide investments back into Oregon’s economy. The Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission (TOAC) was created to advise on website content and information. The Commission consists of state senators, state representatives, Legislative Fiscal Office staff, as well as state agency and public members. Enterprise Information Services’ Data Governance and Transparency Program focused efforts in 2023 to redesign the website to include updated content, more user-friendly navigation, and a new design to promote greater interactivity and transparency for the public. The process included insight from current users, agencies, committees and site analytics to improve the user’s experience. Chief Data Officer Kathryn Darnall Helms, the director of Data Governance and Transparency, says the new site is “a significant improvement in how we get valuable information and data out to our constituents, and is but one part of how we are pushing for greater transparency and more open data within Oregon state government.”
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Community Calendar Jan.3 - Jan.10 Wednesday, Jan. 3
• 7 a.m. Monmouth Library Board meeting, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. – Independence Library Storytime, 175 Monmouth St. • 11 a.m. – Mahjong, Dallas Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission meeting, Volunteer Hall, 144 South Warren St.
Thursday, Jan. 4
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Songs, bounces and rhymes, for
ages under 2, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 11 a.m. - Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Book Discussion Group: “Old Babes in the Wood,” stories by Margaret Atwood, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center • 5:30 p.m. - Thursday Pinball Tournaments, West Valley Taphouse, 957 Main St., Dallas
Friday, Jan. 5
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead tours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polk County Historical Society members free, non-members $5, seniors $4, 5705 Salem Dallas Highway NW • 10 a.m. - Writers Workshop, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. – Six handed Pinochle/Art Workshop, Dallas Area Senior Center • 6:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music Jam, Guthrie Park, 4320 Kings Valley Highway S.
Saturday, Jan. 6
• 8:30 a.m. - Friends of the Senior Center Pancake Breakfast, $8 all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, juice, and coffee, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St. • 10 a.m. - Brunk Farmstead tours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polk County Historical Society members free, non-members $5, seniors $4, 5705 Salem Dallas Highway NW • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Huckle Buck Highway, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
Sunday, Jan. 7
• 2 p.m. Live Music: Orvil Ivie, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
Monday, Jan. 8 • Table games all day Dallas Area Senior Center • 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 8:30 a.m. - Dallas Area Senior Center board of directors meeting • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Cards/games, Dallas Area Senior Center • 11 a.m. - Card Making with Jen, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl, Monmouth Senior Center • 6:30 p.m. - WVNH Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Center
Tuesday, Jan. 9
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners Work Session, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 950 Main St., Dallas • 10 a.m. - Financial Education for Seniors, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Storytime, for ages 5 and under, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. - Family Storytime, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Support Group, Dallas Area Senior Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Pinochle/ Ponytail, Monmouth Senior Center • 1:30 p.m. - Bunco, Dallas Area Senior Center • 2 .m. - Tuesday Movie Matinee: “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6:30 p.m. Independence City Council meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
• 7 a.m. Monmouth Library Board meeting, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center
• 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners meeting, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 850 Main St., Dallas • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. Independence Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 South Main St. • 10 a.m. – Four Handed Pinochle, Dallas Area Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Tai Chi, Monmouth Senior Center • 10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty Storytime, for babies and young toddlers, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 10:30 a.m. – Independence Library Storytime, 175 Monmouth St. • 11:30 a.m. – Mahjong, Dallas Area Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 3 p.m. - After-School Storytime: Rubber Ducky Day! for pre-kindergarten - grade 5, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 5:30 p.m. Independence Heritage Museum Advisory Board meeting, Heritage Museum, 281 S 2nd St. • 6 p.m. - Monmouth Parks & Recreation Board meeting, Monmouth Public Works, 401 Hogan Road
Community Briefs Darr family hosts Warm & Fuzzy clothing drive
The Darr’s Warm and Fuzzy clothing drive is collecting donations for those in need in Polk County through Jan. 6. The Darr family returns for their 37th year collecting gloves, socks, hats, sweaters, coats and blankets. Drop off donations to Starlite Lanes, located at 394 Main St., in Dallas. For more information, call (503) 787-3888.
Dallas Library presents Winter Reading Program
The Dallas Public Library is sponsoring a Winter Reading Program. All ages can participate. Sign up at www. dallasoregon.beanstack.com or download the beanstack app. Log reading time, write book reviews and enter raffles all online. This program supports lifelong learning and a love of reading for everyone. The program runs from Jan. 1 through Feb. 16. Beat the winter blues and enjoy some reading time with this great program.
Boy Scouts offering Christmas tree recycling
The MonmouthIndependence Boy Scout Troop 38 is picking up Christmas trees for disposal Jan. 6-7 and 13-14. To schedule a pickup, contact the troop at (971) 612-0085 or trees@ bsatroop7038.org. Attach check or cash donations to the tree.
VFW hosts veterans’ breakfast Jan. 6
The Polk County VFW host a Veteran’s Hi Okay breakfast Jan. 6 from 9-11 a.m. at the Territory Restaurant in the Independence Hotel, 206 Osprey Lane. This is a chance to meet other veterans and chat over breakfast. The cost of the breakfast is $10.
7th Annual Winter Coat Drive returns to Independence
The Greenwood Group presents the 7th Annual Winter Coat Drive through the winter season that benefits the Ella Curran Food Bank. Donation boxes are available at EXP Realty Office, 163 D St., in Independence, and at the city of Independence Civic Center, 555 Main St.
Registration for 2023/24 Basketball runs through Jan. 8
Welcome to the Basketball Registration for Polk County. Basketball is the only Winter sport being offered in Polk County at this time. We are looking for any athletes, unified partners, and anyone interested in helping with coaching a team or being there at practices to support the athletes/teams. For more information, go to bit.ly/47SJ0m7.
Evangelical Bible Church hosts blood drive Jan. 8
The Evangelical Bible Church hosts a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 in their activity center at 1175 SE Howe St., Dallas. Make an appointment to donate at www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: EvangelicalChurchDallas. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. You may call the church office for more information at (503-623-2331).
Jefferson Lodge hosts New Year’s party
Join the Jefferson Lodge Memory Care Community for a New Year’s Party Jan. 9 from 3-4 p.m. at 664 SE Jefferson St. in Dallas. Dance to live music by the Rowdy
Ramblers, delight in delicious food and drinks, and experience all there is to love about their community. Contact JoEda to RSVP by Jan. 9 at JoDa@cascadeliving.com.
Polk County Republicans meet Jan. 11
The Polk County Republicans will meet Jan. 11 at 6:30 pm at Dallas High School in the library, 1250 SE Holman Ave. They will be reviewing the 2024 election calendar.
Courthouse Fitness Clubs sponsors The Big Spin Jan. 12
Join The Big Spin on Jan. 12 hosted by Courthouse Fitness Clubs in West Salem. All the proceeds from this inaugural event will support Liberty House’s transformational services. These services bring hope and healing to children who have experienced abuse in our community. In teams of four, riders of all skill levels will alternate for twelve 20-minute rides over four hours in this stationary bike relay. Between their rides, participants will have the opportunity to spend time with their teammates, fresh food and drink, and check out booths set up by sponsors throughout the space. We would be delighted if you could consider joining us by creating a team and/or through sponsorship. To learn more about the event and register go to https://libertyhousecenter. org/thebigspin.
Volunteers needed for MLK Day of Service
Join the city of Monmouth volunteering for a day of service on Martin Luther King Day. Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will do basic yard work and cleaning for community members who need assistance. Meet at the Monmouth Senior Center, 180
Warren St. S. To sign up, go to bit.ly/3ve33Nw. For more information, contact Suzanne Dufner (541) 231-4842 or sdufner@ci.monmouth.or.us.
Wetzel Estate hosts Paint and Sip party Jan. 20
The Wetzel Estate Winery hosts Paint and Sip with Artistic Chaos by Debbie on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. The subject painted will be a sled with a winter deer. It comes with a complimentary glass of wine, Registration is $55 per person. Learn more at www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100091669752386.
Monmouth Library hosts tiny art show
The Monmouth Public Library hosts a Tiny Art Show exhibit from Jan. 21-27 featuring tiny artwork created by members of the community. There will be a reception and awards party Jan. 27 from 1-2 p.m. The library is located at 168 Ecols St. For
more information call (503) 828-1932.
NRCS hosts work group meeting Jan.26
Natural Resources Conservation Service is holding a local work group meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 at Chemeketa Eola Northwest Wine Cellar, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, West Salem. NRCS seeks input from farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies, agriculture and conservation organizations regarding natural resource conservation priorities and opportunities to invest collaboratively in Polk County. For more information, contact Morgan Neil at morgan.neil@polkswcd.com or (503) 623-9680.
Polk Soil and Water Conservation District hosts Winter Native Plant sale
Polk Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 31 varieties of native trees and shrubs for sale. You can pre-order your plants now and pick up Feb. 2-3. Find out more at www.polkswcd.com.
POLK COUNTY MUSEUM HOURS: Tues-Sat. Noon-4pm
503-623-6251
560 S. Pacific Hwy., Rickreall South end of Polk County Fairgrounds
BRUNK FARMSTEAD
“Making History Since 1861”
TOURS: Fri. & Sat. 10am-2pm 5705 Dallas-Salem Hwy. Brunkfarmstead@gmail.com
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Photos of the year
Grand entry participants of the annual Contest Powwow at Uyxat Po hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
PHOTOS BY DAVID HAYES
Above, Skylynn, 8, gets a full blast from the hose as a car is whetted down while the rest of the Strive Athletics Competition Team (from left) Maddie, Maddison scramble to wash a car for their fundraiser July 22. At right, Pill Box pharmacists (from left) Nancy Yancey, Jennifer Gardner and Denise Corwin fill prescriptions Monday, two days before the pharmacy closes its doors for good.
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Leader take a look back to 2023 From Page A4
PHOTO BY KENDRICK MURPHY
Above, youth make a mad dash for cash through the muddy track at Willamina’s annual Mud Drags June 24. At right, Sophomore Polly Olliff became the first female wrestler to ever win a state title for Dallas after she secured the crown in her 105-weight bracket.
challenges, in community and with a prevention mindset, will minimize future trauma and shared costs. As we look toward 2024, we will expand on these shared successes, work together on challenges related to behavioral health needs, ambulance service operations planning, housing and homelessness, measure 110 adjustments, and others by continuing to serve Polk County with a high degree of efficiency and community mindedness. As the third-fastest growing county in Oregon, we are in good hands thanks to a strong network of community partners who can face any challenge together.
JEREMY GORDON in 2023 alone. West Valley Fiber/ MINET, another valued partner, brought fiber service to the Rickreall community with plans for areas south of Dallas. Working together to close the digital gap in rural Polk County will ensure our children can access education services and households can participate fully in the modern economy. Polk County continues to have one of the highest Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores among Oregon’s 36 counties. We commend our Public Works Department for yet another successful chip seal season, safeguarding our shared investment in a top tier county road system. Also in 2023, ODOT broke ground on the Highway 99W and Clow Corner roundabout and northbound turn lane at Orrs Corner, improvements that will make our freight, agricultural and commuter travels safer for all. A successful re-authorization of the Polk County Public Safety Levy also occurred in 2023. With your shared support for our public safety system, our Corrections, Sheriff and DA Offices are able to continue serving Polk County at a high level. A new ambulance service will enhance our emergency medical service response. Finally, construction was recently completed on the new Polk Community Resource Center in Monmouth/Independence. This facility will house the Family and Community Outreach Department and multiple service providers in a single, trauma-informed designed location. Community members from can access a range of services, from housing navigation to school-based mental health services in a fully integrated and welcoming environment. Addressing individual crises and
JESSE PETERS
Past accomplishments steering WOU toward bright future
university is a gathering of diverse experiences, fostering a uniquely enriching environment. Reflecting on the 2023 accomplishments, there is much to be proud of. We implemented instate tuition for all citizens of federally recognized indigenous tribes, started construction on our new Student Success Center, hosted the first in-person commencement ceremony since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and started a program in ethnic studies and certificates in healthcare administration and American Sign Language. Our new Doctor of Occupational Therapy program begins this fall. We are engaged in the process of achieving official Hispanic Serving Institution status; we hosted the second HSI Summit and formed an HSI Advisory Committee. We also received a Title III Grant for 1.2 million, a National Science Foundation Grant, and a U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Grant, each for nearly $400K. Our pursuit of excellence continues in 2024. We are moving in new directions and are poised to revamp academic structures and bolster student support systems, ensuring an environment conducive to growth and success for all. We are not just telling a story; we are reshaping the future–one that empowers all who walk through our doors.
conceal carry locations and firearms purchase age). These were the heated topics that also drove the longest walkout in Oregon history by the Senate Republicans. However, while the Senate walked, the House continued to work, and much of that work was centered on positive changes for Oregon. One of those items was HJR 16 which will appear on the ballot in November. This would allow voters the opportunity to decide if the legislature should have the ability to impeach statewide elected officials (governor, secretary of state, labor commissioner, attorney general, etc.). Oregon is the ONLY state without this ability. Looking forward to 2024 and the short 35-day Legislative Session, I see a mixed bag of what may be brought forward. While I do not expect any bills as divisive HB 2002 and HB 2005, I do expect the legislature to take up the controversial topic of how to fix Measure 110. The partisan jockeying that will surround this conversation will center on whose solutions are the best. This is where the partisan politics will come into play. On top of that, 2024 is also an election year. The current speaker of the house is running for attorney general, and several other sitting House and Senate members are running for statewide offices or Congressional seats. Every member of the House is up for reelection and 15 Senate seats will appear on the ballot. This provides the perfect opportunity to create campaign talking points, political solutions vs real solutions.
By JESSE PETERS Western Oregon University President
As president of Western Oregon University, I am happy to be in my second year guiding our transformative journey, steering Western toward a future of excellence and innovation. This past year has been marked by significant achievements that underscore our commitment to growth and inclusivity. Last fall, our enrollment increased by 5%, marking the firsttime enrollment has increased in over a decade at Western. Also, our retention rate increased by 6% from the previous year, an increase that has not been achieved since 2005. Western Oregon University is powered by place and run by amazing employees. We have a vibrant and diverse student body, comprising nearly 25% Latiné, 48% first-generation, 40% Pelleligible, and 38% students of color. Drawing students not only from our state but also from across the Western region, our
ANNA SCHARF
Divisive 2023 can lead to unified 2024 By ANNA SCHARF State Rep. House District 23
As I reflect on 2023 and the long Legislative Session, I am reminded that there were more partisan politics than there was actual work accomplished. Much of the 2023 Legislative Session and the partisan divide was fueled by two pieces of Legislation, HB 2002 (reproductive rights and gender-affirming care) and HB 2005 (ghost gun ban, limit public
The acquisition of 791 Main St., marks a milestone in eliminating vacant spaces, showcasing our commitment to revitalizing the downtown. The Dallas Public Library, also a part of our downtown area, was remodeled in November and is once again a hub for community events catering to all age groups. In August of 2023, we engaged stakeholders in an open house meeting, outlining the project to expand the Mercer Reservoir, proposed solutions, and next steps. The Mercer Reservoir project will build a new dam to current standards, and bring improvements to water quality and quantity available in Rickreall Creek. Looking forward to 2024, we aim to build on this momentum. Plans for a new police station are underway, providing a long-overdue, appropriately sized space for the police department. The fire department anticipates the delivery of a new fire engine to enhance emergency response capabilities. We welcomed many new business as well as the expansion of others in 2023. We look forward to welcoming even more in 2024 and will continue to invest in people and business. Our commitment to economic revitalization continues with plans by the Urban Renewal Agency to build a mixed use building at 791 Main St, and for the City by installing underground utilities to serve the LaCreole Node, improving our city’s infrastructure. These two projects are focused on providing opportunities for business growth and development. Our community’s continued support is invaluable as we work together to make Dallas a place we’re all proud to call home. Here’s to another year of progress, collaboration, and a thriving community.
KENNETH L. WOOD, JR.
Making Dallas a proud place to call home
CECELIA KOONTZ
Monmouth 2023 As I reflect on my first year as – looking back, mayor in 2023, it brings me great joy to highlight the significant achievemoving forward ments we’ve made in strengthening By KENNETH L. WOODS, JR. Mayor Of Dallas
our community. Drive around, and By CECELIA KOONTZ Mayor Of Monmouth you’ll notice the newly paved residential streets and updated sidewalks, It’s been a year of change for enhancing the safety and convenience Monmouth. For a town that once for all. had a reputation of a slower pace
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owwow grounds in Grand Ronde
PHOTO BY DEREK BRATTON
Above, all eyes are on a bull rider during the Hell on Hooves Rodeo at the Polk County Fair. At left Independence Mayor John McArdle (left) joins a group of other amateur pit masters preparing their own steaks during the sixth annual Pitchfork Barbecue, hosted by Rep. Paul Evans (standing with plaid shirt), to raise funds for the Ella Curran Bank on Oct. 1. PHOTO BY JON HESS
(including holding on to a ban on the sale of alcohol for nearly 150 years), things are not the way they were five years ago! The biggest news is the dedication of Monmouth’s first building designed specifically to house its central government operations. A new city hall, dedicated on Nov. 1 is a nod to our past with intentional architectural elements reflecting the historic buildings around it. But, more importantly, this is a place for our future. For people to bring their frustrations, but also their aspirations. To collaborate, and sometimes hammer out contentious issues, with our trusted partners. To gather in times of peril and celebration. To do the mundane work of local governance and the hard work of community building. Right in front of the building is a stop on the MI Trolley. This joint project brings back dedicated public transportation between Monmouth and Independence and it has been successful beyond measure. The trolley not only carries riders to health care, schools and shopping destinations, it offers a great view of another addition to Monmouth – a new pro-level skatepark – across from the growing Ash Creek Station retail center. Western Oregon University, our largest employer, is holding steady in a time of uncertainty for higher education. We are proud that Monmouth is seen as a safe, welcoming place for students to learn, live and work. There were challenges; all cities are dealing with concerns of housing and homelessness and Monmouth is proactively working with partners in Polk County to focus on prevention and intervention. Together we can – and will – make this a place of opportunity for all.
Independence accomplishments point toward best days yet to come By JOHN MCARDLE Mayor Of Independence
Good things are happening Independence saw many successes in 2023. From the launch of the new MI Trolley transit system to the convening of the Oregon Main Street conference, the city of Independence brought many new and exciting activities to our community. Like many cities in Oregon, Independence is facing the cost of providing
PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES
the most spectacular fireworks display anywhere. Looking forward to seeing you!
JOHN MCARDLE services outpacing revenue. The city has made hard choices and will continue to look to meet these challenging budgetary constraints with reasonable solutions. Funding from state and federal agencies allowed for important infrastructure, planning and economic development projects to move forward. Just recently, the city was awarded over $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the final design and engineering for the Chestnut Street bridge, which -- when built -- will improve the traffic flow in both the southern part of town and on Monmouth Street. Additionally, the city is using funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation to craft a plan to uplift the area around Central Plaza and Central High School. This plan intends to create a new center within the community and improve safety for students and pedestrians. We supported our businesses this year with the return of family-friendly events like Touch-aTruck, our summer concert/movie series, and our annual Independence Days celebration. We also created new business support programs like Marketing Mondays and the Wooden Nickel program — both help drive local business sales and increase community support. This is only the beginning. Next year will see the construction of our Sunset Meadows park play structures, the return of the Love Local scratch-it program, a ton of public works projects, and new businesses investing in our city. As always, Independence continues moving forward as a community worth building a business, having fun, and raising your family in. Our best days are yet to come.
Small town hospitality awaits in Willamina
ISLA SKYBERG By ISLA SKYBERG Mayor Of Willamina
I would like to wish you a Happy New Year for 2024 and extend an invitation to you, to drop by and see us on your way to the beautiful Oregon coast or Spirit Mountain Casino. You will find us 30 miles between Salem and Lincoln City. Small town hospitality awaits you. In 2023, 18 new homes were completed within city limits, and the Willamina Planning Commission has recently approved the Ridge View Heights Subdivision in where 60 new homes will be built. Willamina’s much needed improvements to our water intake have been done, and is now operational and will be completed in the spring of 2024. The Oaken Hills Memorial Park has added a new restroom facility to prepare for the addition of our new pump track, which the city of Willamina and Hampton Lumber have partnered to complete. Hampton Lumber itself will complete the Hampton Super Mill here in Willamina, also to be finished in the spring. Our Willamina Public Library continues to grow with its outstanding leadership and programs. The library board is having conversations on the possible expansion of its facilities. The Willamina School District has completed the new middle school building, which will serve the community for years to come. Also, the Career Technical Educational Program (CTE) continues its success by offering hands-on experience and education in preparing our students for a rewarding and gratifying occupational future. On behalf of the numerous volunteer groups, who given countless hours for the betterment of our community, I would like to invite you to our 75th Fourth of July Celebration 2024. Come and enjoy a holiday that starts with pancake breakfast. Come and see an amazing logging show, car show, music groups, food vendors, our museum, an old fashioned parade, and more. End the day with
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Dallas Arts Association looking back and heading forward
local non-profits at the Dallas Event Center. Looking ahead to 2024, the Dallas Arts Association has applied for a grant to organize and host a Plein Air Painting two-day event bringing artists to Dallas to enjoy the outdoors and paint at two distinct locations. The association is also partnering with Willamette Valley Fiber to host a pop-up art gallery in Dallas where local artists can display their artwork. Another interactive murder mystery is being planned for summer, Art in the Park will be back bringing life to the park on Sunday, July 28. The Dallas Christmas Carolers will once again brighten Dallas during the holiday season and plans for another live on-stage event is now in the works. If you are interested in being part of the Dallas Arts Association, please email the association at dallasartsassociation@gmail.com.
The future is in the good hands of Dallas Arts Association celebrates a successful 2023 and is planning for our community By EDDIE NELSON Downtown Arts Association Organizer
an exciting 2024. The DAA ventured in a new direction adding a performing arts portion to their program. The association received two grants to purchase sound and lighting equipment through the Oregon Community Foundation and the Oregon Arts Commission. These grants gave the association the tools necessary for pursuing live performances. On Feb. 11, the Dallas Event Center came alive with the Dallas Downtown Murder Mystery “A Night to Remember at the Queen of Hearts Casino and Hotel.” The Dallas Arts Association hosted the National Make Music Day in Dallas in June. The Dallas Christmas Carolers were formed and performed at Krazy Dayz for Christmas in July with the carolers dressed in Hawaiian shirts and singing familiar carols. With a new sound system, the music for Art in the Park had people dancing to music played by local musicians. December was a busy month with a live on-stage event “Holiday Affair” an after-dinner radio show directed by Denice Friesen. The two-night performance took the audience back in time to the 1950s and added a holiday event in Dallas. The Christmas Carolers performed at the radio show and the Dallas Event Center during Christmas Town. The association has collaborated with the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce for the Festival of Trees displaying eleven trees decorated by
By MARLENE COX Downtown Dallas Business Owner
Andrew Carnegie stated: “Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.” The year 2023 was a transitional year for all of us. We were getting ourselves grounded again after the isolation of COVID. Questions such as, “Would we emerge with the same sense of community, involvement, spirit of volunteerism? Looking at what our town of Dallas achieved this last year in terms of community gatherings, events, investment and pride of place the answer is resoundedly, “Yes, we retained our sense of duty and even did a little more.” My hope for the coming year is that we all set aside time to either volunteer or if not support by attendance the efforts of our many groups and organizations who have a mission statement of helping a segment of society. By doing this our future will take care of itself.
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Nancy May (Dodge) Gosser
May 14, 1951 - Dec. 13, 2023
Nancy May Gosser passed away at her home in Sweet Home on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Nancy was born on May 14, 1951, in Dallas, Oregon, to Seth B. and Ruth Eva (Dornhecker) Dodge. She was the middle child of five siblings. She attended school in Dallas, graduating in 1969 from Dallas High School. All throughout school her teachers loved her, and her classmates respected her. She enjoyed fun activities with her family and friends, but she also savored her own space where she could be creative and imaginative. While attending a church camp in high school, Nancy met a boy from Sweet Home named Tom and struck up a friendship. After graduating high school Nancy and Tom reconnected while both living in Portland, Tom working at Emanuel Hospital and Nancy attending Portland Community College. Not too long after they were married, on Jan. 28, 1972. This coming January they would celebrate 52 years of marriage. Later In 1972, Tom & Nancy moved to Sweet Home, Oregon. Nancy began working at White’s Electronics shortly after, where she would work off and on for close to 30 years, officially retiring in 2016. In between stints at White’s, Nancy also worked at Glen’s Market in Foster. Nancy and Tom gave birth to their first child, Brian, in 1975. In 1977 Wade was born, though he tragically passed away 3 months later. In 1981, Julie was born, completing their family. Nancy and Tom were devoted to their family, rarely taking vacations or even nights out without including their kids. She was always loving and supportive of her children in whatever activities they were involved in or challenges they faced. Nancy enjoyed many activities throughout her lifetime. She and Tom were avid gardeners. Their countless hours of work in the yard still provides a beautiful oasis on a warm summer day. Nancy spent many free moments creating crafts and small works of art; she loved her craft paper! Her love for the holidays was best represented in the word “Joy”, and during the Christmas season Joy was evident throughout her house in the abundance of ornaments, knickknacks, light displays and such that proclaimed Joy for all to see. Nancy loved spending time with her family, visiting her siblings, going on camping and hunting trips, reading, and keeping tabs on all her loved ones on Facebook.
In 2020 Nancy warmly welcomed three step grandkids into her family - Jonah, Marley, and Ayla. In the last 16 months, Nancy’s experienced the birth of her first biological grandson, Asa, and the addition of her granddaughter, Emma. She loved being a grandma! Nancy was a strong believer in Jesus and was actively involved in serving at church throughout her life, often teaching Sunday school to children. She was an amazing role model for all who knew her, actively demonstrating her faith through her patience, kindness, and the deep love she showed for all. Nancy was a member of Highway 20 Church of Christ in Sweet Home at her passing. From the earliest days of her life, until the very end, Nancy was one of the sweetest people you could hope to meet. All who knew Nancy, or even just interacted with her for a moment, expressed this truth about her. Nancy will be greatly missed by her family and friends until reunited with her again in heaven. Oh, what Joy that will be. Nancy is survived by her husband Thomas Glenn Gosser of Sweet Home; son Brian and wife Kaitlin Gosser of Brownsville;daughter Julie Rettmann and husband Justin of Sweet Home, three step grandkids, Jonah, Marley, and Ayla; and her most recent additions, grandchildren Asa Rettman and Emma Gosser. Nancy is also survived by her siblings, brother Ron Dodge and wife June of Dallas; sister Connie Bowers and husband Bob of Monmouth; brother John Dodge and wife Vickie of Dallas; and sister Valerie Unger and husband Phil of Dallas. A celebration of life will be held for Nancy at Highway 20 Church of Christ in Sweet Home, Oregon, on Jan.13 at 11:30 am. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral. com.
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White said the Oregon Department of Education was impressed with the the curriculum Dallas developed for Dragon Academy. “When we took our plan to ODE online remote learning team, the feedback we got was this was one of the best and well structured plans they’ve seen come out of comprehensive high school,” White said. “Usually they see these types of plans come out of a charter school application.” Ritter said in November, Dallas launched an online pilot with four students experiencing severe hardships and
could not attend school and were in jeopardy of leaving the district if not offered a better option. “They wanted to graduate with a Dallas High School diploma. That wasn’t an option before we started this program,” Ritter said. Now there are 19 students enrolled in Dragon Academy fully online who don’t show up to the building. “They wouldn’t be with us if we didn’t have this option. They would be at a different school, getting a different diploma than the one they would be getting here,” he said. Ritter said because class sizes overall are smaller than anticipated at Dallas High School this year, come classes have been “collapsed” allowing teachers to be shifted to Dragon Academy.
“One of the powerful things about Dragon Academy Online,” Ritter added, “is these students maintain access to all the other elements what it means to be DHS student - dances, sports, extra curricular, play, theater, counselor services. A lot of benefits to being at Dallas High School even if can’t come to building.” White said another key element to the academy is also getting access to in-person instruction if students are struggling. “They can come in that day and we have teachers in math, English, that will sit down with them and instead of having to teach the whole class, they’re there for a full hour,” she said. “I saw a math teacher came out for an hour. He had eight kids sitting around him and they
were all excited about math and he was making math real to them. It was really neat to see this teacher surrounded by kids that don’t like math. They were all engaged in the conversation.” Ritter told the board the program started off slow but has since added sufficient infrastructure to start pushing an expansion of the academy in 2024. When asked why a push to enroll more students wasn’t implemented sooner, Superintendent Steve Spencer took the hit. “One of the challenges is I’ve maybe been the anchor drag on this one because I wanted the system to be correct,” Spencer said. “We didn’t want something that wouldn’t meet ODE standards.” Ritter said the campaign to attract more online students
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will begin by first targeting those specific families who left for homeschooling or virtual charters, or 10-day dropped for a variety of reasons. Then they plan to cast a wider net to attract more general students. White added they could accommodate as much as 100 at at time. “Today, education is changing and if we don’t evolve in what we are delivering as a product to our community they will go elsewhere,” Spencer said. “What you see here tonight, great individuals who are trying to be a part of that change and I feel good about the product we can provide.” Bill Masei, district CTE coordinator, also told the Itemizer-Observer new students attending Dragon Academy online have access to the regular resources at
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Researchers look at how to help more community college students gain four-year degrees on the “dyads,” or community college and four-year institution pairings, that have the highest graduation rates for transfer students. The report particularly highlights the “top-performing” partnership between Northern Virginia Community College, known as NOVA, and George Mason University’s ADVANCE program. George Mason is a public four-year institution in Fairfax, Virginia. ADVANCE, which launched in 2018, aims to improve the transfer experience and graduation rates for students, said Jennifer Nelson, the director of university transfer and initiatives at NOVA. Of the students who transferred from NOVA to George Mason University, 13% graduated with a bachelor’s degree within eight years, according to the Department of Education. Jason Dodge, the executive director of ADVANCE at George Mason University and NOVA, said there are currently about 4,500 students in the ADVANCE program. Nelson said that when ADVANCE was first developed in 2017, four key goals were defined to help transfer students. These goals “tend to be the hallmarks” of why students participate in the program, Nelson said. First, the program seeks to increase associate’s and bachelor’s degree attainment for transfer students, since “completion leads to completion,” Nelson said. The program aims to decrease the amount of time spent earning a degree, as well as lower the cost to do so, Nelson said. The fourth goal of the program is to increase support for transfer students, including academic advising, Nelson said. Nelson and Dodge said the ADVANCE program’s collaboration between schools is what makes it special. “This is a 50/50 program,” Nelson said. “Every decision that’s made regarding this program is a joint decision.”
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WASHINGTON — Community colleges and four-year universities can work together to improve the transfer student experience, a data report from the U.S. Department of Education suggests. The U.S. Department of Education released data about the institutions where transfer students have the highest graduation rates in each state, with New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia doing the best. At the other end were South Dakota, Delaware, Indiana, New Mexico and Louisiana. The announcement of this report came in conjunction with a November summit featuring hundreds of higher education leaders, at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia. The Department of Education data highlighted an ongoing problem of poor graduation outcomes among college transfer students. While attending community college has become increasingly common for students in recent decades, schools have not accommodated their practices to match this demand, said Josh Wyner, who is a founder and executive director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute. “When community colleges only educated a small percentage of Americans back in the 1950s and before, there just weren’t a lot of students that were starting at community college and moving onto a four-year school,” Wyner said. Today, about 40% of all undergraduate students attend community colleges, Wyner said, and most of them plan to earn a bachelor’s degree. In a press release announcing the Northern Virginia summit and data report, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said there needs to be increased support for transfer students. “Our current higher education system stacks the deck against community college students who aspire to earn four-year degrees — denying acceptance of their credits, forcing them to retake courses, and ultimately making their educational journeys longer and costlier than they need to be,” Cardona said in the press release.
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Nelson said the ADVANCE program offers a “streamlined admission process” for community college students seeking to transfer from NOVA to George Mason. Students join the program early in their time at NOVA, before they have completed over 30 credit hours, Nelson said. Transfer students can spend “no more than five minutes” to complete the
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ADVANCE program’s free declaration form, Nelson said. The final part of a student’s onboarding process is to select a curricular pathway, or their major, Nelson said. This pathway serves as a “guide” for transfer students as they work to earn their associate’s degree and move on to George Mason University, Nelson said. There is also no transfer application or application fee for students in the ADVANCE program, which makes the transition process “seamless” for students, Dodge said. ADVANCE offers financial aid specifically for these transfer students, and has so far awarded over $2 million in scholarships and grants to participating students at NOVA and GMU, Dodge said. In addition to having an academic adviser and access to resources at both institutions, students in the ADVANCE program have a coach. This coach “serves as a student’s primary point of contact for the program,” Nelson said. Nelson said the coach helps make sure the student is sticking to their pathway and taking the right classes, as well as helps connect students to resources at both institutions. These certified coaches recognize “that what happens outside of the classroom has a direct impact on a student’s ability to excel inside of the classroom,” Nelson said.
Patterns in transfer student data
Wyner said he sees “similar patterns” between his research with the Community College Research Center on National Student Clearinghouse data and the Department of Education’s data. The data collected from the National Student Clearinghouse data represents 90% of college students, which is more inclusive than the Department of Education’s data report, Wyner said. The Department of Education’s data only represents students who receive financial aid, he said. Wyner was a presenter at the Department of Education’s November summit at NOVA. The first pattern, Wyner said, is that both data sets showcase low graduation rates for community college students transferring to four-year universities. The second pattern is “incredibly variable bachelor’s attainment rates among dyads of institutions,” Wyner said, and these variations exist even within state lines.
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Department of Education data shows an ongoing problem of poor graduation outcomes among students who transfer from community colleges to four-year institutions, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says there needs to be increased support for transfer students. “That huge variation, even within states, says that what matters is institutional practice,” Wyner said. Wyner said that while state policies can make a difference, it’s concerning that “some institutions are doing radically better than others” within the same state. This is “troubling,” he said, because a student’s chance of graduation appears to be tied to the whichever dyad they attend. If a transfer student attends a community college-university pair with lower graduation rates, that student has “a very small chance of getting a bachelor’s degree,” he said. “It shouldn’t be a matter of luck as to where you enter community college, in terms of whether you’re ultimately going to get a bachelor’s degree,” Wyner said.
Ensuring success
Wyner said that after the Pell Grant program was established in the 1970s, community college enrollment “dramatically increased” after primarily serving as “access institutions.” Despite this surge of community college enrollments, “colleges fundamentally didn’t change their practices,” Wyner said. Community colleges have since been focused on helping students complete their associate degree, but “haven’t worked as hard as they needed to make sure that students succeed after they graduate, that they actually go on to earn the bachelor’s degree that they came for in the first place,” Wyner said. Four-year universities have primarily focused on first-year student enrollments, Wyner said, even though “the community college population of
to transfer students, Wyner said. The first step to improving transfer student success is for leaders at both community colleges and universities to come together and analyze transfer student population data, Wyner said. Wyner said that schools can further prioritize transfer students by bringing together faculty from individual areas of study from both the two Steps toward transfer year- and four-year colleges student success for shared discussions. This With the Community can help ensure that those proCollege Research Center, grams of study are “perfectly Wyner has studied the colleges well-aligned” for a smooth with high and improving suc- transition from the community cess rates of transfer students. college to the four-year colThese schools demonstrated lege, he said. three characteristics that made “They need to sit down and this success possible, he said. say, ‘Alright, we’re gonna The colleges prioritize transfer map out exactly the courses students, create defined prostudents should take, and grams of study “that extend we’re going to work hard from the community college together to make sure that into the four-year school with we’re aligned on our expecclear course sequences and tations for students and that strong learning outcomes,” as we’re delivering what students well as offer advising tailored need,’” Wyner said.
freshmen and sophomores in our country is as big as the one that starts at four-year schools.” “Our systems have not caught up to the realities of where students enter college,” Wyner said. Four-year universities also prioritize first-year students over transfer students when it comes to financial aid, Wyner said.
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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 3, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICES TS No. OR07000248-23-1 APN 523965 TO No 230529425-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ODILON ALVAREZ FLORES AND CARMINA BARRANCA VILLAZANA , AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for SIERRA PACIFIC M O R T G A G E C O M PA N Y, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 19, 2021 and recorded on August 20, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-013397 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 523965 LOT 8, MARTI`S MEADOW, IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, STATE OF OREGON. (PLAT VOLUME 10, PAGE 33) Commonly known as: 220 NW CARD AVE, DALLAS, OR 97338 Both the Beneficiary, Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2023 to 12/01/2023 at $15,484.90 Monthly Late Charge(s): By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $325,080.17 together with interest thereon at the rate of 0.00000% per annum from May 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on May 7, 2024 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Street Plaza, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of Polk, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential
danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/14/2023 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB # 1 2 0 11 2 c / o T R U S T E E CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 Order Number 98535, Pub Dates: 12/27/2023, 1/3/2024, 1/10/2024, 1/17/2024, ITEMIZER-OBSERVER (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2024) INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids for the “Polk County – Safe Routes to School Grant Project” will be received on behalf of the Polk County Board of Commissioners by Todd Whitaker, Public Works Director at 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338, until the Bid Closing time of 2:00 p.m. on January 17, 2024. Bids will be opened immediately after the Bid Closing time, but written bid tabulations will not be released until after 4:00 p.m. (the submittal deadline for the “First‐Tier subcontractor Disclosure Form”). Bids shall be clearly marked “Bid for the Polk County – Safe Routes to School Grant Project” showing the date and time of the public Bid Closing, as well as the Bidders name, and shall be delivered to the location specified above, by or before the above Bid Closing time. By no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on January 17, 2024 each Bidder shall deliver to Todd Whitaker, Public Works Director at the same address as the Bids were delivered to, the “First Tier subcontractor Disclosure Form” contained in the Bid Booklet. This form shall be submitted regardless of the Bid total. Bidders who fail to submit the required disclosure form will be considered non‐responsive, and their Bid will not be considered for Award. The disclosure form shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked “Disclosure Form for the Polk County – Safe Routes to School Grant Project” showing the date and time of the disclosure submittal deadline, as well as the Bidders name, and shall be delivered to the location specified above, by or before the disclosure submittal deadline. The Work for Schedule A includes, but is not limited to, approximately 581 ton of Asphalt Concrete Pavement, 1,721 linear feet of Concrete Curbs, Curb and Gutter, 1,528 sq. yd. Sub grade Geo textile and 15,361 linear feet of Longitudinal Pavement Markings – Durable. The Work for Schedule B includes, but is not limited to, approximately 125 ton of Asphalt Concrete Pavement, 274 linear feet of Concrete Curbs, Curb and Gutter, 372 sq. yd. of Sub grade Geo textile and 350 linear feet of Longitudinal Pavement Markings – Durable. It is expected that the successful Bidder shall meet the highest applicable industry standards in providing this scope of work. Plans and specifications may be examined at: 1. Polk County Public Works, 820 SW Ash Street, Dallas, OR 97338 2. Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center (Portland), 2840 NW 35th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210 Prequalification with the State of Oregon is not required to submit a Bid for this Work. Only Bid Booklets obtained from Polk County Public Works at the aforementioned address or by contacting Heather Chase at chase. heather@co.polk.or.us may be used to submit a Bid. To
receive a Bid Booklet, a physical address and electronic mail address shall be provided. Bids received from Bidders who do not appear to be registered on the “Plan Holders” list will not be considered. All Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid, to be forfeited to the Owner in the event of failure of the Bidder to execute the Contract. A one hundred percent (100%) Performance and Payment Bond will be required to guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract. It is required that the surety issuing such bonds be duly authorized and licensed to transact surety business in the state of Oregon. This Work is a public work subject to ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870 (Prevailing Wage Rates), but is not subject to the Davis‐Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a). The Owner reserves the right to postpone the Award for up to 30 days, to delete certain items from the Bid Section, and to award the Contract to the lowest responsible Bidder. The Owner also reserves the right to reject any Bid not in compliance with all public contracting procedures and requirements or for good cause upon finding by the Owner that it is the public interest to do so. Questions from Bidders should be addressed to Stephen Kahl at kahl. stephen@co.polk.or.us or 503‐623‐9287. Dated this 20th day of December, 2023.
time the payoff sum set forth storagetreasures.com on below becomes due and 1/19/2024 at 10:00AM. payable in full. Verde Bailey unit #191. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared This sale may be withdrawn all sums owing on the at any time without notice. obligations secured by said Certain terms and conditions Trust Deed immediately due apply. and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: (Jan. 3, 10, 2024)
/s/ Polk County Public Works, Owner Tod Whitaker, P.E. Public Works Director
Virginia Jepsen unit #057; Paul Gomez unit #075; Jeromie Dunn unit #207; Virginia Jepsen unit #306; Amelia Barichio unit #324.
(Dec. 20, 2023, Jan. 3, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Brendan McMullen, as grantor, to WFG National Title Insurance Company, as trustee, in favor of Lyliss Lashley 32.217% Undivided Interest, Dan and Laura Lashley 27.835% Undivided Interest, BTL Enterprises LLC 29.639% Undivided Interest, Laurie Lorenzen 10.309% Undivided Interest, as beneficiary, dated October 19, 2022, and recorded on October 21, 2022, as Recording No. 2022-011503, in the mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon.
Payoff in the sum of $429,913.33 as of October 9, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 12, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Northwest Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the 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 ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.
In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” The Trust Deed covers include their respective the following described successors in interest, if any. real property (“Property”) situated in said county and Without limiting the trustee’s state, to-wit: disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law Beginning at an iron pipe requires the trustee to state which is 2046.00 feet East, in this notice that some 971.50 feet North and 701.99 residential property sold at feet South 82°22’ East from a trustee’s sale may have the Southwest corner of been used in manufacturing the E. O. Hosford Donation methamphetamines, the Land Claim in Township 7 chemical components of South, Range 3 West of the which are known to be toxic. Willamette Meridian in Polk Prospective purchasers of County, State of Oregon; residential property should thence South 82°22’ East be aware of this potential 257.00 feet to an iron pipe; danger before deciding to thence South 43°49’ West place a bid for this property 210.04 feet to an iron pipe; at the trustee’s sale. thence South 34°16’ West T 30.00 feet to the centerline he NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL of a 60 foot road; thence TENANTS, attached hereto along the arc of a 1648.90 as Exhibit A, is incorporated foot radius curve to the left herein by reference. [Exhibit through a central angle of A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL 5°08’ (the long chord bears TENANTS, is not published North 58°18’ West 147.68 pursuant to ORS 86.774(2) feet); thence North 29°08’ (b).] East 30.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 9°54’ East THIS IS A COMMUNICATION 108.30 feet to an iron pipe at FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. the place of beginning. DATED: October 10, 2023. There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $32,989.33 as of October 9, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale. The obligation secured by the Trust Deed matures on November 1, 2023 at which
/s/ Eleanor A. DuBay Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755 Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971-544-7236
Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Salem Glen Creek located at 350 Glen Creek Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 1/18/2024 at 10:00AM. Marilyn van Santen unit #A044; Sierra Kaitlyn Collier unit #B022; Angelica Nicole Jackson unit #B077; Stephanie Smiderle unit #M061. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. (Jan. 3, 10, 2024) Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice IN Self Storage - Salem West located at 2401 Salem Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR 97304 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 1/18/2024 at 10:00AM.
This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. (Jan. 3, 10, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No. 23PB03174 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN W. WARNER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Felicia Dolly Warner Woolley has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative c/o Eden Rose Brown, 1011 Liberty St, SE, Salem, OR 97302, 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 lawyer for the Personal Representative, Eden Rose Brown. Dated and first published on January 3, 2024. /s/ Eden Rose Brown Eden Rose Brown, OSB No. 900421 Attorney for Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Eden Rose Brown, JD, OSB No. 900421 Oregon Probates, LLC 1011 Liberty Street SE Salem, OR 97302 Phone: (503) 779-0088 Fax: (503) 581-1818 Email: Office@OregonProbatesLLC.com Personal Representative: Felicia Dolly Warner Woolley 3467 Quail Meadow Way Eugene, OR 97408 Phone: (541) 912-2930 Email: dolly.warner@gmail.com
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Notice of Self Storage Sale
TS No. OR07000258-23-1 APN 577971 TO No 230555392-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ANTHONY C BROWN JR A SINGLE MAN as Grantor to AMERITITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as
Please take notice IN Self Storage - Salem Wallace located at 300 Musgrave Ave., NW Salem OR 97304 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.
designated nominee for CMG MORTGAGE, INC DBA CMG FINANCIAL, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 14, 2018 and recorded on August 22, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018-009913 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 577971 LOT 336, EAGLES VIEW NO. 5, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 2017, IN POLK COUNTY BOOK OF TOWN PLATS AS PLAT VOLUME 15, PAGE 22, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 3170 EAGLE SCOUT CT NW, SALEM, OR 97304 Both the Beneficiary, CMG Mortgage, Inc., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 1 Monthly Payment(s) from 05/01/2023 to 12/01/2023 at $18,534.80 Monthly Late Charge(s): By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $274,647.85 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.25000% per annum from April 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on May 7, 2024 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Street Plaza, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 County of Polk, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/20/2023 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Order Number 98733, Pub Dates: 1/3/2024, 1/10/2024, 1/17/2024, 1/24/2024, ITEMIZEROBSERVER (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024)
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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 3, 2024
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PAST 50 years ago Jan. 3, 1974
Energy shortage ‘hazard’ comes to mobile homes
The threat of energy shortages affecting home heating has brought a new danger to mobile home dwellers who attempt to remedy the situation with alternate sources of heat. These self-installed heaters such as Franklin stoves, metal fireplaces and various types of gas heaters, can be extremely dangerous in trailers and mobile homes and are prohibited from such dwellings by state law.
Jones new chairman of Commissioners
County Commissioner Cliff Jones was appointed as chairman of the board of commissioners for 1974 at the first regular meeting of that body on Wednesday. Named as assistant chairman was Clint Forbes. Stepping down as chairman for 1973 was Henry Hildebrand. The Itemizer-Observer was named official newspaper for Polk County’s legal advertising by commissioners following a review of the circulation figures of the county’s two largest newspapers.
The Independence-Monmouth Enterprise Herald was designated as the number two newspaper.
Celtics defeat frigid shooting Dragons
With five games under their belts (4-1) and a scoring average of over 64 points a game, the Dallas Dragons went over to McNary (Salem) last Friday night for a non-league contest and experienced one of their coldest shooting nights in recent memory. The Dallasites put up 56 attempts from the floor and only 12 found the bottom of the net. The Celtics breezed to an easy 51-37 victory.
40 years ago Jan. 4, 1984
Polk recovers from cold snap
Polk County set another weather temperature record Tuesday, but his time it didn’t prompt chilling winds, busted pipes and downed power lines. As of noon Tuesday, the Salem area temperature had already hit 61 degrees Fahrenheit, which set a high temperature record for Jan. 3, according to National Weather Services officials at McNary
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.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
• Jose Juan Arzola Ortega was arrested Dec. 26 and charged with interfering with a police officer, resisting arrest, theft 3 and placed on hold for Marion County for absconding. • Zelan Donii Buckelew was arrested Dec. 29 and charged with failure to appear (theft 2) and placed on hold for Clackamas County (failure to appear - contempt). • Devon Benedict Cartwright was arrested Dec. 26 and charged with failure to appear (theft 1). • Forrest Dylan Dalton was arrested Dec. 26 and charged with post prison violation (strangulation). • Jacob William Dille was arrested Dec. 26 and charged with two counts of attempting to elude a police officer (vehicle), reckless driving, reckless endangering, kidnapping 2, criminal driving while suspended/revoked, post prison violation (assault 2) and two counts of probation violation (unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of body armor). • Eric Dale Hedrick was arrested Dec. 23 and charged with parole violation (assault).
• Howard Clyde Martin was arrested Dec. 22 and charged with parole violation (sodomy 1). • Alan Lee Price was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with post prison violation (aggravated theft). • Gordon Ray Ridenour was arrested Dec. 26 and placed on hold for Benton County for assault 2 and assaulting a police officer. • Marcos Ruiz-Lopez was arrested Dec. 24 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, reckless driving and was placed on hold for Washington County (attempted kidnapping 2, criminal mischief), placed on hold for Marion County (DUII, two counts of recklessly endangering another), and placed on hold for Yamhill County (failure to appear, DUII). • Mark Anthony Sanner was arrested Dec. 26 and charged with three counts of failure to appear (harassment) and theft 3. • Mikical Keith Stanley was arrested Dec. 28 and placed on hold for Tennessee jurisdiction for sex with minor. • Jeffery W Stomps was arrested Dec. 28 and placed on hold for Marion County for failure to appear (assault 4, unlawful use of a weapon). • Erick Gene Talbott was arrested Dec. 28 and charged with post prison violation (rape 3). • Alizabeth Mackenzi Schmer was arrested Dec. 26 and placed on hold for Benton County for three counts of resisting arrest, three counts of criminal trespass 1, theft 3, two counts of criminal trespass 2, burglary 2 and theft 2.
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This week’s Flashback if is from Jan. 2, 1974: CHRISTMAS GIFTS - These fourth and sixth grade students, with the help of their teachers Mr. John Chase and Mr. Dave Davis, made gun racks for as gifts for their fathers. Pictured with the finished products are (bottom row from left) David Edwards, David Pyatt, George Sterrtt, Brian Allison, Darin Waltz and Timmy Lindsay; (from left middle row) Victor Anderson, Kevin McDonald, David Loyd, Martin Simons, Dave Savely and Rick Friesen; (top row from left) Billy Stack, Bruce Richert, Loroy Ward, Steve McWhirter, Alvin Pesek, Joe Born and Mike Sterrtt. Field in Salem. The old record was 58 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vandals cut KWIP power Saturday
Dallas radio station KWIP is back on the air this week after losing its power for most of Saturday when its • Sisiley Sasha Scott was arrested Dec. 28 and charged with criminal driving while suspended/revoked.
Independence Police Department
• Desi Cruz Santos, 22, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 18 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. • Roger Dale Jackson Jr., 42, of Monmouth, was arrested Dec. 19 and charged with disorderly conduct. • Margaret Mae Goodwin, 81, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 19 and charged with failure to perform duties of a driver. • Summer Dawn Ludvigson, 46, of Monmouth, was arrested Dec. 20 and charged with theft 3. • Cassandra Vasquez Lugo, 34, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 21 and charged with aggravated identity theft, theft 1, fraudulent use of a credit card, and identity theft. • Jose Ismael Amador Pacheco, 32, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 22 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and driving while suspended – misdemeanor. • Cassandra Vasquez Lugo, 34, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 22 and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine. • Yocer Itan Sandoval Corona, 31, of Albany, was arrested Dec. 22 and charged with kidnapping 2, strangulation – felony, assault 4, reckless endangerment, driving while suspended/revoked and probation violation. • Jose Juan Guadalupe Arzola Ortega, 23, of Salem,
transmission tower was extensively vandalized. The Polk County Sheriff’s department and the FBI are investigating the incident which occurred between 12:15 and 5:45 a.m. Saturday during the station’s regular off hours. was arrested Dec. 25 and charged with probation violation. • Marsela Meza Cazstro, 39, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 25, and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. • Ian A Griffin, 40, of Salem, was arrested Dec. 25 on an outstanding warrant. • Laren Herschel Garner, 73, of Independence, was arrested Dec. 26 and charged with providing false info in connection with transfer of firearm.
Dallas bowlers team to win doubles title
Two Dallas bowlers, Sherri Martinelli and Melilnda Vogel, each won three events during the 12th annual Mid Valley Junior Championship Tournament on Dec. 10 and
11 at the Sugar City Lanes in Sweet Home. Martinelli and Vogel teamed up to win in the major-senior girls’ doubles category, while Martinelli won the junior girls all events, and Vogel won the major-senior girls, all events.
Jan. 3 - Jan. 10 Answer key. Puzzles can be found on page B5
Monmouth Police Department
• Abraham Vela, 39, was arrested Dec. 14 and charged with two counts of assault and two counts of harassment. • Dakota Winkler, 22, was arrested Dec. 16 and charged with theft. • Brandon Sholes, 28, was arrested Dec. 10 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and reckless driving. • Judson David Turner, 39, was arrested Dec. 19 and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. • John Hoy, 32, was arrested Dec. 23 and charged with criminal trespass II. • Victor Gil, 32, was arrested Dec. 21 and charged with attempted fraudulent use of a credit card. • Howard Clyde Martin, 62, was arrested Dec. 22 and charged with parole violation. • Victor Hunter Bernstein, 26, was arrested Dec. 22 and was charged with two counts of theft 2. • Douglas Warden, 59, was arrested Dec. 27 on an outstanding warrant.
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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 27, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICES TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 118570-OR Loan No.: ***7748 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by ALYCE GRABOTIN AND OSWALD GRABOTIN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, as Grantor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Trustee, in favor of FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, dated 4/27/2022, recorded 5/9/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-005650, in the Official Records of Polk County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Polk County, Oregon: LOT 3, BLOCK 11, HILL PARK ADDITION NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. (PLAT VOLUME 7, PAGE 2) APN: 207456 / 08428-CB-06600 Commonly known as: 347 S SPRUCE COURT INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351 The current beneficiary is: FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is due to the failure of the borrower to maintain the property as their principle residence.
TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF:
By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by the Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, including: the principal sum of $99,996.53 together with interest thereon in the total amount of $10,679.05, plus all accrued late charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 111 SW Columbia Street #950, Portland, OR 97201, will on 4/2/2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, AT THE MAIN STREET ENTRANCE TO THE POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 850 MAIN STREET, DALLAS, OR 97338, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, 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 ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 11/17/2023 CLEAR RECON CORP 111 SW Columbia Street #950 Portland, OR 97201 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-931-0036 By: Name: Jessica Lopez Authorized Signatory of Trustee
(Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024) This is an action for Judicial Foreclosure of real property commonly known as 850 PIEDMONT AVE NW, SALEM, OR 97304 A motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of the first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Case No. 22CV36435 SUMMONS DEFENDANTS JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff v. MARTIN GUIJOSA; THE ESTATE OF JUVENTINO GUIJOSA; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JUVENTINO GUIJOSA; ALAN JUVENTINO GUIJOSA-CONTRERAS; OSBELIA CONTRERAS; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN C L A I M I N G A N Y R I G H T, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 850 PIEDMONT AVE NW SALEM, OR 97304 Defendants TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF JUVENTINO GUIJOSA; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JUVENTINO GUIJOSA: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the action filed against you in the aboveentitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this Summons upon you; and if you fail to appear and defend, for want thereof, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein. Dated: October 26, 2023 ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP By: /s/ Michael J. Page OSB#194328 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff (858) 750-7600 (503) 222-2260 (facsimile) orecourtnotices@ aldridgepite.com Aldridge Pite, LLP 1050 SW 6th Ave, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/ DEFENDANTS READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days (or 60 days for Defendant United States or State of Oregon Department of Revenue) along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan
area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. NOTICE TO ANY VETERAN OF THE ARMED FORCES If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. (Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 2024) TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Angelina M. Jones and Sat’Desha A. Jones, wife and husband, as grantor, to Brad L. Williams, an Oregon attorney, as trustee, in favor of First Technology Federal Credit Union, as beneficiary, dated June 26, 2018, and recorded on June 29, 2018, as Recording No. 2018-007655, in the mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: LOT 335, DEER RIDGE ESTATES-PHASE 5, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, POLK COUNTY, OREGON. There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: (1) Arrearage in the sum of $11,361.94 as of October 1, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale; and (2) Grantors’ failure to protect Lender’s security interest by their failure to keep the property free of liens and/or judgments. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $117,351.38 as of October 1, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 13, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Northwest Front Entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust
$113,923.78
Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the 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 ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. 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 me t h a mp h e t a mi n e s , t h e chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b). DATED: October 4, 2023. Michelle M. Bertolino, Successor Trustee Farleigh Wada Witt 121 SW Morrison, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-228-6044; fax: 503-228-1741 (Dec. 20, 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 10, 2024) AUCTION SALE at Affordable Storage 885 N. Main St. Independence, OR 97351 Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Units will be sold as a whole for CASH ONLY. Call (503)838-7777 for details. Arturo Avila, #630 Venessa Coronado, #305 Mark Gaffney, #656 Amanda Moore, #343 Steve Secord, #236 Jasmine Schwarz, #208 Daniel Zastoupil, #U16
(Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 2024) (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 2024) Monmouth Mini Storage (503)838-0803 555 Gwinn Street E, Monmouth, OR 97361 Units to be auctioned off verbally Jan. 6th 2024 10am All units sold as a whole. Allen Lahey unit 279 & A022 & 236. Paige BlodgettEckridge Unit 104. Kenia Gonzalez Alpha Chi Omega Unit 148. Rachel Kimball Unit 225 & 154. Sierra Tandyk Unit 157. Jose Camero Unit 197. Sage Martin Unit 259. Sadie Ryan Unit 308. Deanna Steele Unit 7. Phillip Kachell Unit 179. Angela Trinidad Unit 142 & 294 (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 2024) Public Notice & Notice of Public Hearing The City of Falls City is undertaking a Wastewater Improvements Project funded with Community Development Block Grant funds and Department of Environmental Quality Grant funds. The funding of this project will entail a 5-year annual rate increase financing schedule. A public hearing will be held by the City Council at 6:00 p.m. on January 8, 2024, at the Falls City Community Center, 320 N. Main, Falls City, Oregon, 97344. This meeting can be attended via remote access, the link and phone number are on the City of Falls City website at https://www.fallscityoregon. gov/ The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Jeremy Teal at 503-787-3631 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting. (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department Case No. 23PB10128 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Janet Leigh Allenby NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Melanie Rose Lynch, has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at 12909 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 160, Portland, OR 97223, within (4) 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on December 27, 2023. Melanie Rose Lynch, Personal Representative
c/o Launa Lawrence Helton, OSB No. 040692 Helton Law Office, LLC 12909 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 160 Portland, OR 97223 Tel (503) 303-0057 Fax (503) 719-8993 launa@helton-law.com Published: 12/27/23, 1/3/24, 1/10/24 (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 10, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department No. 23PB10554 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA ANN COCHRAN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shelly L. Cochran has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the above Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present these claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative in care of Lawrence W. Andrews PC, Lawyer, 494 State Street, Suite #230, Salem, Oregon 97301-3654, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this Estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or the lawyer for the Personal Representative DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED: December 27,2023 LAWRENCE W. ANDREWS PC, OSB #871520 Lawyer for Personal Representative (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 10, 2024) DALLAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOTICE OF CHARITABLE FUND DISTRIBUTION ANTHONY AND PEARL PROAL FUND AND GENERAL CHARITABLE GRANTS Dallas Community Foundation, an Oregon non-profit corporation (Foundation), intends to make a distribution from the Anthony and Pearl Proal Fund (Proal Fund), together with an additional distribution of unrestricted funds. The total amount available to be distributed from the Proal Fund is $31,083.81, with additional funds to be distributed from other unrestricted charitable funds of the Foundation of $10,916.19, for a total distribution of $42,000, in amounts up to a maximum of $5000, each. Pursuant to the terms of the Proal Fund, the net income of the Proal Fund is to be used for general charitable
purposes, at the discretion of the Foundation, with preference given to eligible services benefitting senior citizens. The Foundation supports services and programs that primarily benefit residents within the Dallas School District boundaries. Notice is hereby given that charitable organizations that provide services to senior citizens may apply for a distribution from the Proal Fund. Other charitable organizations may also apply for grants from both the Proal Fund and the unrestricted charitable fund. Further information and a grant application may b e o b t a i n e d a t w w w. dallascommunityfoundation. com. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2024. Awards will be announced March, 2024. Dallas Community Foundation PO Box 1001 Dallas, OR 97338 This notice is published for three successive weeks on December 27, 2023 and January 3, 10, 2024. (Dec. 27, 2023, Jan. 3, 10, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN THE COUNTY OF POLK Case No.: 23PB11069 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE MATTER OF THE E S TAT E O F : B R A N D Y MICHELLE PHILLIPS aka BRANDY MICHELLE HUNSCHE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 494 State Street, Suite 300E, Salem, OR 97301, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Zachary Dablow, Attorney at Law at 503-485-4168. Dated and first published on January 3, 2024. /s/ John Stuart Jones John Stuart Jones Personal Representative (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2024)
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PUZZLE PAGE MOMENTS IN TIME • On Jan. 15, 1759, French philosopher Voltaire’s satire “Candide” was published anonymously in five editions and five countries. It was immediately and widely banned for its religious blasphemy, political sedition and (for the time) obscenity, but went on to become a bestseller and remains one of the most frequently taught works of French literature. • On Jan. 16, 1962, filming began on the first James Bond film, “Dr. No,” starring Sean Connery as the suave titular spy, in Kingston, Jamaica. While critical reception was mixed, the movie was financially successful and came to be considered one of the series’ best installments. • On Jan. 17, 2000, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday was signed into law in 1983 and took effect three years later, with New Hampshire becoming the last state to name a holiday after the slain civil rights leader in 1999. • On Jan. 18, 1986, the song “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friends, featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released to help support victims of AIDS and increase awareness about the disease, it helped earn $3 million for the cause. • On Jan. 19, 1977, President Gerald Ford pardoned Tokyo Rose, a Japanese-American woman whose real name was Iva Toguri, shortly before leaving office. Acting on orders from the Japanese government, Toguri (along with other women) broadcast phony announcements regarding U.S. troop losses in an attempt to undermine the morale of Allied soldiers. • On Jan. 20, 1863, the four-day Mud March, initiated by Civil War Major General Ambrose Burnside, began. Burnside’s aim was to attack Robert E. Lee’s army, but winter rains had made the roads nearly impassable and the mission failed. • On Jan. 21, 1997, Newt Gingrich became the first speaker in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives to be given a formal reprimand for ethics violations after the House voted 395--28 in favor of the measure.
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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When is Three King’s Day celebrated typically? 2. TELEVISION: In the drama series “Mad Men,” what product is presumed to be Don Draper’s last advertisement? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is a chain or collection of islands called? 4. MOVIES: To which city is the McCallister family traveling in the holiday classic “Home Alone”? 5. LEGAL: What is a moot court? 6. LITERATURE: What is the name of the heroine in “The Scarlet Letter”? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nut is used in marzipan? 8. MUSIC: What is the gift on the 11th day in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? 9. SCIENCE: How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with water? 10. HISTORY: What are the two Japanese cities that the United States hit with atomic bombs in WWII?
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1. Jan. 6, the 12th day of Christmas. 2. Coca-Cola. 3. An archipelago. 4. Paris, France. 5. A simulated court to give law students a chance to practice what they have learned. 6. Hester Prynne. 7. Almond. 8. 11 pipers piping. 9. Almost 71%. 10. Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Shorthanded Lady Mountaineers seeing progress on the court said, by the other teams’ lon-
By DAVID HAYES
CLASS 5A CENTRAL HIGH Thursday, Jan. 4
• Boys basketball vs Silverton, 7 p.m. • Girls basketball at Silverton, 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8
• Boys basketball vs West Albany, 7 p.m. • Girls basketball at West Albany, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
• Boys/Girls swimming, MWC meet, Dallas, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
overall, 4-6 in the 1A Casco
Elyssa Burgess have potential
by one, 36-35 (Friday’s results
Charter girls basketball team
12-15 players they can sub
League.
start this season. In a program
To play the whole game, they
“The other teams have
The Falls City/Kings Valley
got off to an inauspicious
in. We’ve gotta do iron man.
that only averages 10-12
gotta be in shape,” he said. In his 25th year as an
players a year, head coach
administrator, Ellis stepped in
Cory Ellis went into the first
as both superintendent in 2021
matchup of 2023 against C.S.
at Falls City and as girls head
Lewis Academy with just six
coach after the previous coach
players on the active roster
bowed out two years ago.
at the Mapleton Invitational
The Mountaineers also have
Tournament Nov. 30.
no junior varsity squad this
Already outmatched by a
season to augment the varsity
deeper Lion’s bench, in the
bench and the program barely
third quarter the Mountaineers
has a junior high squad, Ellis
lost one player to injury then
said.
another to fouling out. They
With a short bench, he
dropped the matchup 41-27.
said that means they have to
After starting the season
with players sick and unable
DALLAS HIGH
has expanded by four. Yet,
• Boys wrestling vs NCW Round Robin Duals, Silverton, 1 p.m.
three to Crosspoint Christian,
at .500 with a 12-12 record
• Boys/Girls wrestling vs McKay dual meet, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
guard, is turning into a break-
ger bench.
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JAN. 3-10
Last season, they finished
mix it up when going against an opponent with superior
to show up, the roster since
out player. Nadia Myer and to be big players as well.”
“We had a pretty good
In a league with tradition-
season last year. But we want
ally strong teams, including
better. That means we have to
Lewis, 2-0 and 8-1 overall,
to continue to grow, to get
take one game at a time, and
don’t try to get out in front of ourselves.”
The bright side is the squad
made the playoffs last sea-
son and the goal remains to
current league leader C.S.
and St. Paul (1-1, 8-2), Ellis
said he has a simple approach. “Essentially, I tell them the
first game is the most important. People laugh at me, until we win,” Ellis said. “Then I
return there this year. Ellis
say the second game is most
29-26, then edging host Alsea against Eddyville Charter and Tuesday’s rematch against
C.S. Lewis were unavailable before the I-O’s early deadline due to the New Year’s holiday).
“We’re doing pretty good.
Some games, they’ve played quite a bit better than us ... I
think it’s just a mental block for us against good teams,”
important.”
Ellis said. “We’re just a bunch
juniors.
has narrowed the gap against
go after it. If we focus on
tently been somebody people
4-5. Last week at the Alsea
game, if they can do the sim-
first two games, losing by just
into place for us.”
said this year’s Mountaineers
are young, anchored by seven “Molly King has consis-
have to watch out for,” Ellis
said. “Sofie Gonzales, a point
After a slow start, Falls City
of scrappy girls, who like to
their competition and sits at
defense and the transition
Tournament, they split their
ple things right, things fall
numbers.
“We really emphasize
Falls City still begins each
contest at a disadvantage, Ellis
defense with the transition
How many drinks How many drinks do you have in a week? do you have in a week?
game,” Ellis said.
Thursday, Jan. 4
• Boys basketball vs Crescent Valley, 7 p.m. • Girls basketball at Crescent Valley, 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8
• Boys basketball at McKay, 7 p.m. • Girls basketball at McKay, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
• Boys/Girls swimming, MWC meet, Dallas, 4 p.m.
CLASS 1A FALLS CITY/KINGS VALLEY CHARTER Friday, Jan. 5
• Boys basketball at Willamette Valley Christian, 7 p.m. • Girls basketball at Willamette Valley Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8
• Boys basketball vs St. Paul, 7 p.m. • Girls basketball vs St. Paul, 5:30 p.m.
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The Polk Flea Market Returns To The Polk County Fairgrounds
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