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County graduation rates lag behind state Falls City man By STAFF REPORT
While the Oregon Department of Education is celebrating the overall statewide graduation rate for the 2022-23 school year
remaining tied for its second highest rate ever, Polk County school officials are left crunching their numbers to determine why local graduation rates are down for a second year in a row.
Statewide, the class of 2023’s graduation rate was 81.3 percent, tying the previous class as the second highest graduation rate ever recorded in Oregon, according to data released Jan. 25
the ODE. However, Polk County’s graduation rates fell from 79.9 percent to 75 percent for the class of 2023. Central School District’s 4-year cohort graduation rates for 2022-23 dipped for
a second year to 76.4 percent from 81.64 the prior year. The 5-year completer rates also declined over last year, from 91.2 to 84.8. Dallas High
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OCE graduate’s legacy earned one stitch at a time By Lance Masterson For the Itemizer-Observer Few people know more about the anatomical structure of the Whos of Whoville than David Kay Mickelsen. “You know, a Who’s body is not shaped like a human body. Their legs are very short. So their crotches are very low, and they’re bulbous at the bottom and skinny in the shoulders,” Mickelsen said of the whimsical characters from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Mickelsen earned a Fine Arts degree at the Oregon College of Education (Western Oregon University) in 1980, and has since established himself as one of the country’s leading costume designers in theater. He is very familiar with the Seuss classic, having costumed “The Grinch” for the stage numerous times over the past 30 years. The play concluded its 11th run at the Children’s Theatre See OCE, page A8
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Designer David Kay Mickelsen, an Oregon College of Education graduate, had to take special steps to ensure theater patrons didn’t experience sensory overload while enjoying “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
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Admits to firearm, stolen credit cards scheme A Polk County man pleaded guilty Jan. 23 in federal court to multiple charges stemming from his involvement in a scheme to ship export-controlled firearm components, ammunition and stolen credit cards to multiple foreign countries, including Russia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Alan Michael Placzkiewicz, 76, of Falls City, pleaded guilty to one count each of illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and delaying or destroying mail. Throughout his involvement in the illegal smuggling scheme, Placzkiewicz operated as a mule, receiving packages containing various items, and as directed by others, shipping them to addresses overseas, according to Oregon’s U.S. District Attorney’s Office. Placzkiewicz participated in the scheme knowingly and continued participating after being warned by multiple See GUILTY, page A7
County experiences highs, lows veterans programs Gale’s Lodge transitional housing gets federal grant
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Polk County Commissioners received good news Jan. 24 that one of their already successful programs for unhoused veterans is able to expand thanks to an infusion of federal dollars. Eric Enderle, Polk County Veteran Services Supervisor, told the commissioners that last fall his office applied for Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs Services Grant of $61,339 to take Gale’s Lodge Transitional Housing Program case management from part to full time.
“We found out in December we received the grant with the full request,” Enderle said. The grant performance period runs from Jan. 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. “We already have a case manager increasing their workload. Part of what we hope to do with grant funding with additional staff time is after care work, continue to work with folks after they leave there to continue their success in stable, gainful housing,” Enderle said Brent DeMoe, Polk County Director of Family & Community Outreach, explained that Gale’s Lodge
Frustrations mount over new veterans tax exemption rule
is a transitional housing program the Veteran Services office runs in partnership with Dallas United Methodist Church. “It’s been open for four years and can house up to six veterans at a time. Eric and his team help those veterans get back on their feet with full-time employment, full-time housing, permanent housing, whatever might be appropriate for that particular veteran, plus connections to every other resource that veteran might need,” DeMoe said. See GRANT, page A6
By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
After an effort to seek clarity within their job regarding veterans tax exemptions, assessor offices across Oregon have instead been saddled with additional levels of complexity. Polk County Commissioners heard from both sides of the issue at their meeting Jan. 24 seeking clarity of their own regarding a new change in Oregon’s Department of Revenue that went into effect Jan. 1.
Polk County Assessor Valerie Patoine explained the new DOR rule changes how assessor offices across the state can process new applications for partial exemptions, specifically, the disabled veteran or surviving spouse property tax exemption and the Oregon active-duty military service members exemption. “We wanted to go on record to let not only you know (county commissioners) but all the veterans whether in Polk County or state of Oregon that we didn’t agree with the decision that the department has made,”
Patoine said. “And I also wanted our veterans to know that we’ll be actively pursuing a legislative fix to ensure that the veterans exemption program will continue to be processed the way it always has been so that every veteran is a winner. Patoine said there are currently 1,025 participating veterans in Polk County and they get an average 100 new applications a year. “Assessor offices have been processing these exemptions See TAX, page A6
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INVESTIGATING THE BIBLE:
What About Slavery? By DAVID CARLSON PASTOR
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Feb. 12. In 1843, after Lincoln lost his bid to be in Congress a second term, he might have remained a successful country lawyer if Stephen Douglas, a senator in 1850, had not proposed and passed a bill which allowed slavery in the new states of Nebraska and Kansas. This was a violation of the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which had banned slavery in new western states. Lincoln often said, “If slavery isn’t wrong, nothing is wrong.” The new law energized Lincoln to re-enter politics and his success afterwards changed the course of our nation. On slavery, the apostle Paul wrote words which
trouble us when we read them today: “Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, and with a sincere heart, as you would Christ.” (Ephesians 6:5; English Standard Version used throughout). Some translations use “slavery”. Paul repeats this command two other times elsewhere. Does the Bible support such an inhumane practice? The answer lies in examining the culture and the whole message of the Bible. Slavery in the New Testament was unlike that of early America. First, it was not tied to race. Instead, the people of a conquered nation often became slaves. The Romans had defeated all other nations. Some sources have estimated that up to one third of the ancient population were
slaves. Romans sometimes treated their slaves with consideration, sometimes with cruelty. If an escaped slave was caught, he could have an “F” hot-iron branded onto his forehead for “Fugitive”, or he could even be crucified. Other, more humane owners offered slaves financial incentives and bonuses, which they could save and ultimately use to buy their freedom. Emperor Claudius decreed in the first century that sick or infirm slaves abandoned by their masters should receive freedom. Slavery could also be entered voluntarily to pay off debts in seven years. The Old Testament commanded fair treatment of slaves and even supported their escape: “You shall not give up to his master a slave who has escaped from his
master to you. He shall dwell with you, …You shall not wrong him.” (Deuteronomy 23:15-16). Bondservants or slaves were often professional men, with much responsibility. In a parable of Jesus (Matthew 25:14-30), a wealthy man left on a long journey and entrusted money, called talents, to his bondservants. Each talent was worth about 20 years of income for a common laborer. Today, if an annual laboring income is $25,000, in that story one bondservant received the equivalent of $500,000, a second received $1 million and the third received at least $5 million! Paul had compassionate instructions for slaveowners: “Masters, treat your bondservants justly and
fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in Heaven.” (Colossians 4:1). In one instance, he wrote to the slaveowner, Philemon, that he should receive back his escaped slave, Onesimus, without punishment and give him treatment as a free man. “I am sending him back to you…that you might have him back forever, no longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a beloved brother… [and to] …receive him as you would receive me…”(Philemon 12-17). The Bible shatters the concept of class and privilege: “…for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith…There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you
are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26-28). Bible scholar William Barclay tells of a possibility with Philemon’s slave. Fifty years after Paul’s letter, a leader of the early church, Ignatius, was transported to his martyrdom in Rome. On the way, he wrote a letter to the church in Ephesus and had high praise for their wonderful bishop, named Onesimus. Perhaps this was the same young, runaway slave, who rose to a high position of respect in the early church. [Brief bio: Mr. Pastor (yes, that is his last name but not his profession) is a Polk County, Oregon resident and graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary in Minnesota (M.Div., M.Th.).]
Polk County Worship Directory DALLAS Bahá’í Faith — Building a Better World: “Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship.” — Bahá’u’lláh. All are warmly invited to an interfaith gathering on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00. You are encouraged to share any quotations, prayers, poems, and songs related to the theme for the month. For details call 971-804-5943 or 503-269-3333. (Please leave a message for call back.) More about the Bahá’í Faith: www.bahai.org or www.bahaisofsalem.org Dallas Alliance Church — 775 E. Ellendale, Dallas, 503-623-2265, email dacoffice@dallasalliance.org; hours 9am to 3pm, Tu - Th, Closed for lunch 12 1pm; Lead Pastor — Gerad Neely, Youth/Children’s Director — Miriam Lawson; Every Sunday classes for all ages at 9:15am, Morning Worship at 9:00am-10:30am., (Nursery provided for self-serve use during those times); Tuesdays: Youth Night 7:00pm in Ediger Hall and All church Prayer 7pm in Sanctuary; Wednesdays: Adult Prayer Meeting 1:00pm. Call for info on other ministries. Web: dallasalliance.org Dallas Church — PO Box 462, Dallas, OR 97338, 503-623-2711. Worship Gatherings: Sundays 9am & 10:30am. Meeting at 450 SE Washington St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is relaxed, families and children welcome, come as you are, current music & relevant teaching about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www. dallaschurch.org Dallas Evangelical Church — A Place of Hope and Healing: 783 SW Church Street, Dallas Oregon, across from the Post Office. Find us on Facebook: on page DallasEC, MyDallasEC Friends and www.dallasec.org. Join us on Sundays in person or on Zoom for weekly Bible Study and Worship Service. We worship in a contemporary, casual format. Sunday Services: Bible Study 9:00 AM; Worship Service 10:00 AM, zoom room 228-034-850. Celebrate Recovery (a Christ Based 12 Step Program) is also on Sundays and starts with Dinner 5:00 PM; Large Group (Worship) 6:00 PM, and small groups at 7PM. We have a Community Clothing Closet: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat 9 AM - Noon; Thurs Nights 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Step Studies are often starting or ending all year and meeting at various times. Message phone 503-6233778. Find us on Facebook: DallasEC or join MyDallasEC Friends. You can email pastor Dave at pastor.dave@dallasec.org Dallas Foursquare Church — Located at 976 SW Hayter St., on the corner of Washington and Hayter. Senior Pastor: Darrin Hausler. Worship Gatherings: Sundays at 10:00 a.m., Youth Home Groups: Sunday evenings from 6-8:00 p.m. Please call for locations. We are a multi-generational church with a heart for our community. Our mission is to Love God and Love People to Extend His Kingdom. For more info call us at 503-623-8277 or visit us online at dallasfour.com. Evangelical Bible Church — 1175 S.E. Howe St., Dallas 503-623-2331. Senior Pastor Troy Bassham, Youth Pastor Andrew Wheeler, Administrative Pastor Mike Fast. Sunday services 9:00am & 10:30am. Awana 6:30pm Wednesday. Weekly Prayer meeting 6:30pm Wednesday. Women’s Bible Study Thursday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm. Men’s Bible Study Thursday 6:30pm. Compass Middle School Youth Group Thursday 6:30pm. Forged High School Youth Group Tuesday 6:30pm. Live Streamed services via facebook and youtube @EBCDallas. Grace Community Church — 598 E. Ellendale Ave. Dallas, 503-623-4961. Lead Pastor- Dave Bertolini, Sunday Worship Gatherings 9:00am, with Nursery-5th Grade programs, Youth Life Groups, and scheduled Sunday School Classes running concurrently & 10:45am, with Nursery-5th Grade programs, and scheduled Sunday School Classes, running concurrently. Live Stream our 10:45am service at www.graceindallas.online.church Visit our Website at www.graceindallas.org for office hours, sermon downloads, event information, and more! House of His Presence — House of His Presence, located at 177 SW Oak St. in Dallas, welcomes all who are seeking to know God intimately and live life abundantly. We believe God transforms us into the image of Jesus Christ as we encounter His Holiness, Righteousness and Truth through His manifested presence, worship and the Word of God. Sunday morning service at 10:30 am, visit the website for ongoing ministries during the week. For more information call 503-420-4612 Website www. houseofhispresence.net Living Word Faith Fellowship — 830 SE Shelton Street, Dallas, 503-623-9062. Pastor Ray Huff. Sunday Prayer 9:30am, Worship 10:00am, Children’s Church (during service, nursery provided). Wednesday Prayer 6:30pm, Worship 7:00pm. Men’s fellowship second Saturday, Pastor Ray Huff is in charge of men’s fellowship. Call for info 503-623-9062. Salt Creek Baptist Church — 15075 Salt Creek Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Lead Pastor David Curtis, Family Pastor Josiah Buhler. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday morning Worship Gathering 10:50am. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all ages. Wednesday Middle and High School youth at 6:30pm. Please call for information about other meetings or visit our website at www.saltcreekchurch.org. Seventh-Day Adventist Church — 589 SW Birch St PO Box 450 Dallas, Or 97338 503-623-5872 Pastor Les Jones, Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 9:30 am, Worship Service 11 am Study and Prayer Wednesday 7pm Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to noon Community Services for food and clothing Wednesday 10am to 1pm. St. Philip Catholic Church — Fr. Michael P. Johnston, Pastor Pastor Email: mpjinpdx@yahoo.com | 825 S.W. Mill Street, Dallas, OR 97338 Phone: (503) 623.2440 - www.stphilorg.org. Liturgical Schedule Monday- Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. Mass Thursday - 8:00 a.m. ( No Mass on Friday) Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts will be served after Sunday services
St. Thomas Episcopal Church — Welcome ! Our church is located at 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Our Web site is: stthomasdallasor.org or look us up on Facebook. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of our congregation on Sundays for the 10:00AM service or find us live on Facebook. Share coffee hour with us after service. Please feel free to call the church office at 503-623-8522 and your call will be returned. Our services for the next 2 weeks: January 7- Morning Prayer 10:00AM January 14- Fr. Tony Petrotta 10:00AM Holy Eucharist May God Bless you and your families this coming month Trinity Lutheran Church — 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas. All are welcome! Adult Bible Study 8:45am Sundays, Worship Service 10:00am, coffee hour with treats after service. Nursery available for parents to use. Play area for small children in sanctuary during worship service. Youth Group HS/MS 11:30am Sundays. Bible Study Wednesdays 1:00pm. Contact us at 503-623-2233 or at questionsdallastlc@gmail. com. Online at, dallastlc.org and streamed on Youtube @trinitylutheranchurch6821. Check it out! Office open M-F 10:00am-2:00pm. Because God first loved us, we celebrate the gifts of Christ through worship, service, and community. United Methodist Church — a church with Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors, 565 SE LaCreole Dr, Dallas, 503-623-2481. Pastor Rev. Ruth Marsh. Inperson Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Go to the website at: umcdallas.wixsite. com/dallas-umc for additional information. Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) — 1795 SE Miller Ave., Dallas. Lead Pastor: Chris Barker; Youth: Johnny Rodriguez; Children: Crystal Barker; Worship/ Media: Jesse Ceballos. Sunday Service is at 10:00 am and online streaming at 10:00 am (www.valleylife.love.) On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, there is Men’s Bible Study, Ladies Bible Study, Ignite Youth, Rangers Boys Club, Mpact Girls Club, Rainbows, and nursery care. For more information, contact us at www.vallelylife.love, info@ valleylifecenter.com or 503-623-4116.
FALLS CITY Seventh-Day Adventist Church — 205 N. Main, Falls City 97344, 503-7873907. Services on Saturday: Sabbath School 10:00am; Worship Service 11:10am. Community Service Center Food Bank: Second Wednesday, 11am-3pm, Fourth Sunday, 11am-3pm.
INDEPENDENCE Christ The King Church — Service on Sundays10 am 155 C St, Independence OR 97351 . 503-551-9516 or visit us at www.ctkindependence.com. Cornerstone Church of God — 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503838-5119. Sunday Service and Children’s Church 9:30am Nursery available. Wednesday Kids Klubs 6:30pm. Thursday Adult Bible Study 6:30pm First Baptist Church — A warm friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth St., Independence (across from Central High School); 503-8381001. Senior Pastor Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service 11am Wednesdays: AWANA 7pm (during the school year). Thursdays: Youth Group 6:15pm. Join us for small groups and life groups throughout the week. First Baptist Church has ministries for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com St. Patrick Parish, Catholic — 1275 E. St., Independence, 503-838-1242. Father Francisco Bringuela. Saturday Masses: 5pm English Vigil & 7pm Spanish. Sunday Masses: 9am English & 11:30am Spanish. Daily Masses: Monday 9:30am Communion Service. 9am Tuesday and Thursday Spanish, Wednesday and Friday English. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm or by appointment. Faith Formation: Monday 6:45pm -8:15pm Middle & High School. Tue: 6:45pm8:15pm. Grades 1-4. Youth Group Thur. 6:30pm. WOU Campus Ministry: Mass Sunday 5pm at 315 Knox St., Monmouth. Tuesday 7pm Fellowship.
MONMOUTH Christ’s Church Methodist & Presbyterian United — Come care and share with us. 412 Clay St. W, Monmouth, 503-838-1724. Pastor Steve Mitchell. Worship Service 11:15am Call for information on small groups. Cultivate Community Church — We exist to cultivate a community of people who love Jesus, each other, and our cities, joining God in the renewal of all things. We meet at 655 S. Pacific Hwy (Hwy 99), Monmouth. Just south of Bi-Mart. Our Sunday service is at 10:00am. Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesdays at 7pm. Missional Community groups meet in homes throughout the week. Call the church at 503838-1369. Come join us! Monmouth Christian Church — 969 Church St W, Monmouth 97361. Office hours M-T 9a-4p. Phone: 503-838-1145. Join us for services on Sundays, 9am & 11am. Live ONLINE Service 11am. Please visit our website for more info or on how to join our online service. WWW.MYMCC.CC St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church — 245 Main St. West, Monmouth. Contact Information: sthildaschurch1@gmail.com. Sunday Worship (Eucharist) 10:00 AM followed by fellowship. Our church services are reverent and relaxed. Our purpose is God’s worship. 7:00 PM Wednesday, Evening Prayer online, contact us thru the email address above for access codes. Walk our labyrinth – behind the parking lot, it’s still in development, but it works. Follow us on our Facebook page; St Hilda’s Episcopal Church, Monmouth Or.
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Critter Campus returns to teach kids about small animals By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
Andrea Hunter grew up getting involved in Polk County’s 4H programs. Now that she’s one of 4H’s co-coordinators, she’s excited to have succeeded in bringing back one of 4H’s most popular events, Critter Campus. “This program was vitally important to me, learning how to show small animals, really getting engaged in 4H. And because of that, it was a priority to bring it back,” Hunter said. Critter Campus returned Jan. 27 to the Polk County Fairgrounds after a 4- to 5-year break due to changeover in helpers and volunteers, but mostly because of the COVID pandemic, Hunter said. The program has been around for about 30 years, offering children ages 5-18 an educational opportunity revolving around small animals, including cavies (cavies (guinea pigs), cats, rabbits, poultry and pigeons. But it was not a requirement for participants to bring their own animal. “Some of the classes were showmanship based, so it helped to have an animal
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Instructor Hannah Russel gives the thumbs up after a participant shows the right technique in beginning rabbit showmanship Jan.27 during 4H’s Critter Campus at the Polk County Fairgrounds. here. Some classes are just learning based,” Hunter explained. “Presenters brought their own animals, to demonstrate like what to look for.” Seven learning stations were set up around the fairground’s main building. Some with demonstrations on best showmanship techniques for youth’s rabbit or poultry, others with informational presentations ranging from bio security to poultry diseases. And, of course, critter crafts for the youngest attendees. In total, 110 youth signed up for the classes and a total of 250 people attended,
including helpers, volunteers, teachers and judges. “As a 4-H coordinator I am exceptionally thankful for all the amazing volunteers we had that helped make this event a reality,” Hunter said, adding participating came from all over the state. “We had an amazing response to this event. We had folks from 13 counties. Redmond, Tillamook, Douglas, Clackamas, all over. Including as far away as Gilliam, Deschutes, and Coos.” An all-day event, Critter Campus only comes around annually for now. But from the feedback throughout the
Helen Anderson gives tips during her Making Great Educational Display class at 4H’s Critter Campus event Jan.27. day, Hunter said it left participants wanting to sign up for more 4H programs. “A number of people came up to me and other organizers thanking us for this event and the kids were telling us how useful and helpful it was to them for their projects,” Hunter said. “We could not be more thrilled.” She added if you’re interested in signing up your youth for 4H programming, contact your local 4H extension office. For Polk County, go to https://extension.oregonstate. edu/4h/polk.
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Women and the abortion issue will decide the 2024 election outcome By DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Itemizer-Observer
A woman has never told me she felt good about her abortion. For 39 years I served in pastoral roles in different places. I had numerous women tell me they felt like they had no choice. Some said they felt pressured to abort. Many were medical emergency situations and it was life or death for the mother. A dear family I’ve known for a few years lost their daughter and the baby in what was supposed to be a delightful day of bringing a new baby into the world. Things went terribly wrong and they both died. Twenty-five years after that event the family still grieves that day. They would give anything to have their daughter and her baby back. My late wife was very sick when she gave birth to our second son. She and he made it but it was a very treacherous night. Thankfully we had good medical care. On too many occasions to count, we lost numerous babies. The pregnancy would start failing often times about two to three months into the pregnancy and the doctor would have to do a D and C. The babies had stopped growing or there was some other kind of internal malfunction. One of the hardest days of my life was when we had a full-term baby who apparently died about a day before the scheduled birth. There was some kind of kink in the umbilical cord that had cut off oxygen to the baby. I was on cloud nine watching the birth of my two prior sons. I walked through hell the day I watched them deliver our dead son. For hours I sat in a room holding our him and weeping like I had never wept before. I put my hand on that baby’s face and begged God to let him wake and start breathing. What I wouldn’t do today or give to have that child Jesse Caleb Mollette in my life. The pain of losing that child was devastating to my wife. The point of all this is most women and men are not crazed baby killers, although abortion statistics indicate we have had a problem in this nation. In 2020 there were 639,898 abortions in America according to PewResearch.org. Were all of those performed to save the
life of the mother? Were many of them performed because rape or incest had taken place? I do not have the statistics to answer that question, if really good statistics are even available. The hard reality is that sometimes a medically necessary abortion has to take place to save the life of the mother. Often, the fetus stops developing or begins to abort on its own and medical care is necessary. Women should never have to leave their state to obtain the care they need. Our local and federal government should never put women’s health in these kinds of dangerous situations. Federal and state governments must take a realistic look at what they are expecting of women and try to put themselves in their places. I think we have too many 75-year-old men determining what should or shouldn’t be for young adult women. Or, maybe we have some older women politicians who have never been through a traumatic pregnancy. If I go to my doctor for an appendicitis procedure, I don’t what him having to involve the attorney general or state supreme court in my healthcare. It should be between my doctor and me. The same should be so for pregnant women. Their care should be between them and their doctors. Keep the politicians out of it. If one of these old politicians is going to have their hemorrhoids cut out, they must likely don’t want the county attorney or judge up there too. It’s a touch issue. I’m for life all the way. I’m also for common sense. Something to keep in mind is that regardless of your party affiliation, religious beliefs, or who you know the best person for the job is, women and the abortion issue will decide the 2024 election outcome.
Letters to the editor Beware city’s motivation for historic district
It would please me to no end to list The Judge Daly house in the city’s list of historic places. But proceed with caution. Make sure you know the risks. With the initial survey, I got the letter stating I had to “opt in”. Later, only through a neighbor, I learned of the change. I had to opt out. I verified this “Bait and Switch” with the city. I didn’t have to, but I sent my “opt out” through my attorney to make it easier to fight future ordinance changes in court. My Lawyer said I was doing it right. So often he gets cases after the fact, and they are much harder to fight. Without clear limits on future ordinances, fees, etc.., I did not feel being “part of the club” was in the best interest of The Judge Daly house. I will not voluntarily turn that kind of control over to the city. Here we go again, now with the commercial district. Randy Wisnia Dallas
Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa’s Store, Minister’s Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states.
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Vote for candidates that share concerns I’ve been reading a lot about taxes (and government fees) lately, at all for global levels of government. There are revwarming enue shortfalls wherever you look. I’m a believer of the idea that if we want nice things, we have to be willing to pay for them. That’s always been a tough sell in Dallas since I moved here years ago. The state is not much different. I support the new public safety fee proposed for Dallas, even though there are some flaws, and it will make life difficult for people with limited income. There are also some things the state can do. One place to start would be to abolish the “kicker”, so we can more adequately fund schools and other priority needs. We could also make our income tax more progressive, so that those with greater means pay a higher level of taxes than they currently pay. Removing the lower taxation of capital gains would also make our system more equitable (at both state and federal levels). There are lots of possibilities out there, so this list is just a starter. I’m willing to pay an increased share as long as others in similar circumstances do the same. I’d like to keep Dallas and Oregon the beautiful, livable places we chose to live when we moved west. Dale Derouin Dallas
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“This is not America, not America, this is not America,” were the phrases muttered by the former President as he left the courtroom where a jury was to assess damages for defamatory statements he made against E. Jean Carroll. You know what, he’s right. This is not the America he has known for most of his 77 years. He grew up and has lived as an uber-wealthy citizen, for whom there is an understanding, unwritten, in which those of his socio-economic class have been exempt from prosecution for violating silly things like our laws. The Judge wouldn’t permit him to abuse the proceedings of the court in order to make political speeches that had nothing to do with the lawsuit being decided. Well, at last he is being held to account, being forbidden to ride roughshod over a Judge, and being forced by his accusers to take responsibility for his actions. It’s about time! Florence Glatt Dallas
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The latest data confirm that the rate of global warming is increasing. Most of us know that planet Earth is warming. Some of us assume the rate of warming will slow or stop altogether, so why worry? Some of us assume the rate of warming will stay about the same, but so far we have adjusted to the warming and will continue to do so. But the rate of warming is increasing and in 2023 it increased dramatically. Consider the following table that tells us the average temperature departure from the 19511980 global average temperature. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. Data from (https://daeta. giss.nasa.gov/gistemp) |Time period | Departure |30-year change 1894-1903. -0.27 1924-1933. -0.21. 0.06 1954-1963. -0.02. 0.19 1984-1993. 0.28. 0.30 2014-2023. 0.93. 0.65 Projecting forward, assuming the rate of change will continue to increase (double every 30 years): 2044-2053. 2.2 1.3 2074-2083. 4.8. 2.6 2104-2113. 10.0. 5.2 This tells us that the average summertime highs in the Willamette Valley could be about 100 degrees
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Fahrenheit in 2104-2113 (when today’s babies are grandparents) if the rate of warming continues to increase at its current pace. Note that the 100 degrees is a projection, not a forecast. What actually happens will depend on what people do. In a democracy it will also depend on how people vote. If you are not aware of the different candidates positions and past comments on global warming, find out and vote. It may make a big difference to your grandkids quality of life. Don Ellingson Dallas
How many more will suffer under Trump?
I wonder how many more people have to die to make Donald Tromp happy. Anti-vaxxers? Pregnant women and children? Ukranians? Black and brown refugees? And all because he wants to gain more power. People need to realize he cares only about himself, and will throw anybody under the bus that disagrees with him. Hopefully, his dementia will get severe enough that only the most dedicated MAGAites will support him. He’s losing legislators right and left. No wonder his lackeys want to coronate him before he loses it completely. Guy Parker Dallas
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PCSO holiday patrol campaign nets results
This holiday season, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Oregon Impact for an enforcement campaign focused on reducing the risk of dangerous crashes caused by impaired drivers. The enhanced enforcement campaign was conducted from Dec. 13 through Jan. 1. During this time, members of the PCSO conducted additional marked patrols focusing on any signs of drivers being impaired. The additional hours of patrols resulted in a handful of stops and one arrest for DUII. “The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our partners, the NHTSA and Oregon Impact, for providing grant funding to make these additional patrols possible,” the PCSO wrote on Facebook. “The Sheriff’s Office takes driving under the influence very seriously and would like to remind everyone to plan ahead and not get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking.”
Local families sought for exchange students
International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), a non-profit, public benefit organization, is inviting local families to discover the many rewards of hosting a foreign exchange student. ASSE students come from more than 50 countries worldwide, including France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Japan and Australia, to name a few. They are between the ages of 15 and 18 years, and they are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture, family life, school, sports. etc. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families, who welcome the students into their home, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. Host families may be single parents, couples and single persons. The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are carefully selected based upon academics and personality, and host families choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. ASSE also offers qualified American students the opportunity to learn another language and culture by spending a school year, semester or a summer with a host family in another country. Those interested in hosting an exchange student or becoming an exchange student abroad, should call Elena at 1-800-733-2773, visit www.asse.com or send an email to asseusawest@ asse.com to request more information or start the application process.
Community Calendar Jan.31 - Feb. 7 Wednesday, Jan. 31
• 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. - Paper Snow Globe Crafting, for ages 5-12, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S. • 6 p.m. - City of Monmouth Transportation System Plan Open House, City Hall, 151 Main St. W. • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center
Thursday, Feb. 1
• 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. - Simple games/ Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Center • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center • 11:30 a.m. - Polk County Republican Women’s Club monthly meeting, Westside Pacific Restaurant, 670 S. Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall • 12 p.m. - Book Discussion group meeting, “Damnation Spring: by Ash Davidson, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St. • 12 p.m. - Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center • 12 p.m. - Pinochle, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Knitting/Needle Craft, Monmouth Senior Center • 5:30 p.m. - Thursday Pinball Tournaments, West Valley Taphouse, 957 Main St., Dallas • 6:30 p.m. - Author Visit: David G. Lewis Ph.D, discusses his book “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.
Friday, Feb. 2
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. - Stretch Exercise, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Writers Workshop/Drawing For Fun, Monmouth Senior Center • 10 a.m. - Art Workshop/ Listening Ear, Dallas Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Tai Chi w/ Cheryl/Bingo, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Art Afternoon, 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, Feb. 3
• 8:30 a.m. - Friends of the Senior Center Pancake Breakfast, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St. • 9 a.m. - Market Sale at the Rickreall Grange, 280 N. Pacific Highway West • 9 a.m. - Dallas City Council Goal Setting retreat, Chemeketa Community College Polk Center, 1340 SE Holman Ave, Dallas • 6 p.m. - Live Music: Rock N Roll Cowboys, Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence
• 6:30 p.m. - New Horizons Orchestra, Monmouth Senior Center • 7 p.m. - Dallas City Council meeting, 187 SE Court St. • 7 p .m. - Independence Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
• 8 a.m. - Yoga, Monmouth Senior Center • 9 a.m. – Polk County Commissioners Work Session, Polk County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 950 Main St., Dallas • 10:30 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 Sunday, Feb. 4 Storytime, Monmouth Public • 9 a.m. - Market Sale at Library, 168 Ecols St. S. the Rickreall Grange, 280 N. • 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Pacific Highway West Support Group, Dallas Area • 9 a.m. - Polk Flea Senior Center Market, Main building and • 11:15 a.m., - Low Impact building C, Polk County Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Center Hwy. West • 12 p.m. - Pinochle/ 2 p.m. Live Music: Orvil Ivie, Ponytail, Monmouth Senior Redgate Winery, 8175 Buena Center Vista Road, Independence • 1:30 p.m. - Bunco, Dallas Area Senior Center Monday, Feb. 5 • 5 p.m. - Friends of the • 8 a.m. - Monmouth Dallas Public Library meetSenior Center ing, Dallas Public Library, • 9 a.m. - Market Sale at 950 Main St. the Rickreall Grange, 280 N. • 5:30 p.m. - Dallas Urban Pacific Highway West Renewal District Advisory • 10 a.m. - Cards/Games, Committee meeting, City Dallas Area Senior Center Hall, 187 SE Court St. • 10 a.m. - ASL Class/ • 6 p.m. - Belly Dancing Hand & Foot clinic, for Fun & Fitness, Monmouth Senior Center Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m, - Tai Chi w/Cheryl, • 6:30 p.m. - Monmouth City Council meeting, Monmouth Senior Center
Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S Warren St. • 7:30 p.m. - Basics of Social Dance, Monmouth Senior Center •
Wednesday, Feb. 7
• 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 • 12 p.m. - Valentine Card Making, Monmouth Senior Center • 1 p.m. - Ten Minute Writing, Monmouth Senior Center • 6:30 p.m. - Music Jam, Monmouth Senior Center • 7 p.m. - Monmouth Planning Commission meeting, Volunteer Hall, 144 South Warren St.
Community Briefs Monmouth hosts transportation system plan open house Jan. 31
The community is invited to attend the city of Monmouth’s Transportation System Plan Update Open House on Jan. 31at 6 p.m. at Monmouth City Hall, located at 151 Main St. W. Share your dreams, concerns, and opportunities on Monmouth’s transportation network. This open house will allow for a conversation about bike, pedestrian, vehicle, and transit infrastructure.
Falls City hosts health services meeting
The Falls City Health Committee hosts a community conversation from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 1. Give your input on the types of services provided at the new Community Resource Center, 320 N. Main St. Interested in joining the Falls City Health Committee? Email fallscityhealthcommittee@gmail.com.
Dallas church to host Interfaith Earth Summit Feb. 4
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and faith communities throughout Oregon invite the public to celebrate the 11th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2024 from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 4 around the state. McMinnville, Salem, Corvallis and Monmouth areas will convene at John Cobb Eco Farm, Church for Our Common Home, located at 15435 Strong Road outside Dallas, Event activities at Church for Our Common Home in Dallas will be a virtual statewide session connecting to other Oregon congregations; in person sessions including Earth Crisis Support Groups; community resilience and climate rights and actions; free chili dinner served at 4 p.m.; as well as live music for the Earth and a tour of Interfaith Secret Prayer Garden with 12 altars on 12 trees. A bonfire after dinner, with Native American Elder Steve Vincent Fire Ceremony, follows at 5 p.m. Rev. Bonnie Tarwater will present on Earth Crisis Support Groups and Potluck Parties for the Oregon
Statewide portion and will offer ECSGs as an experience with those attending at Church for our Common Home in Dallas. For more information, contact Taylor Silvey at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon tsilvey@emoregon. org or Rev. Bonnie Tarwater revtarwater@yahoo.com, or go to www.churchforourcommonhome.com.
Polk County Republicans meet Feb. 8
The Polk County Republicans will meet at 6:30 pm Feb. 8 at Dallas High School in the library, 1250 SE Holman Ave. On the agenda is learning how to talk to NAVs about the differences between Democrat and Republican platforms.
Dallas Farmers Market seeks vendors
The Dallas Farms Market is trying its way back to the community and organizers are seeking vendors. Let them know of any farmers, ranchers, butchers or otherwise agriculturally related business that are local to Dallas and the Polk County. Volunteers, committee members and other helping hands are needed, too. To apply, go to https://linktr. ee/dallasorfarmersmarket.
Corvallis. Under the direction of Artistic Director Lance The Dallas FFA Alumni & Inouye, “From Darkness Supporters Hearts and Wines to Light” will bring you Dinner & Dessert Auction Dvorak’s Cello Concerto Fundraiser is Feb. 3. All proin B, Op. 104, featuring ceeds go to support members soloist Jason Duckles. The of the Dallas FFA chapter. orchestra will also perform Appetizers start at 5:30 p.m. Beethoven’s Symphony no. Individual tickets are $35 7. Come 45 minutes early and a table of eight is $225. for a pre-concert lecture with To purchase tickets go to bit. ly/3SvbsW3. Inouye to find out more about the selected music selection. Dallas Event Center Ticket are $20 for adults, $18 presents Valentines for seniors 65 and older,and Night of entertainment free for youth under 18. The Dallas Event Center Purchase tickets at www.wilPresents a Valentine’s Day lamettevalleysymphony.org/ night featuring live music, buy-tickets. dessert, dancing and an open bar Feb. 14. The enterFriends of Panther tainment features music by Moonfall Theatre and dancBaseball hosts casino ing by Lora Michelle Dance night fundraiser Studio. Admission is $25 and Friends of Panther Baseball the doors open at 6:30 p.m. at is hosting a Central Baseball 939 Main St. Dallas. For more information, go to Casino Night from 6-9 p.m. March 2 at the Elks eventcenterdallas.com or call Lodge, 289 S. Main St., (503) 383-9592. Independence. Tickets are $25/person, you will get $25 Willamette Valley Symphony performs funny money to gamble, light dinner and drinks will Feb. 17-18 The Willamette Valley be available. If you would Symphony, featuring musilike to go, or to make a cians from Polk and Marion donation, leave an instant counties, next concert “From message on the Friends of Darkness to Light” is at 7 Panther Baseball Facebook p.m. Feb. 17 and 4 p.m. page at www.facebook.com/ Feb. 18 at the Ashbrook FriendsOfPantherBaseball. Independent School in
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CASA casino night fundraiser tickets available now
The CASA of Polk County’s annual Casino Night fundraiser is from 6-10 p.m. March 19 at the Werner University Center at Western Oregon University, 400 Monmouth Ave. N., Monmouth. Tickets go quickly and are available now for $75. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, unlimited free photo booth, giveaways, door prizes and gaming. The event helps raise and funds to support Polk County’s most vulnerable children. All proceeds go toward Polk County CASA. To purchase tickets, www. casaofpolk.com or stop by their office at 580 Main St., Suite D, Dallas. To learn more, call (503) 623-8473.
Connecting Loose Threads seeks more members
Connecting Loose Threads meets Thursdays at the Monmouth Senior Community Center, 180 Warren St., in Monmouth. If you are a crafter, quilter, cross stitch, embroidery, tapestry, beading, weaving, or handcrafter of any medium, come join us for an evening of fun and friendship. Bring your favorite project to work on in a place where there is plenty of space to spread out. All ages are welcome.
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Alice M. Tonkin
Dec. 5, 1922 - Jan. 10, 2024
Alice M. Tonkin was born on Dec. 5, 1922, in Oconee, Illinois, to John J Kroenlein and Nellie Delsie Earle and passed away on Jan. 10, 2024, at her home in rural Independence, Oregon, at the age of 101. Alice lived a very interesting life from beginning to end. She was the family’s oral historian and genealogist for many, many years,
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since 1997,” Patoine told the
commissioners. “The process
was simple to explain, admin-
ister and understand. This new rule is a change of opinion and process.”
She added this new process
took a very simple program to administer and made it com-
plex and difficult. Where pre-
viously it could be carried out by one assessment specialist
now requires an appraiser to complete the work.
“This program went from
all veterans being a winner to now some veterans will
be winners, and some will be losers,” Patoine said.
She explained the biggest
complication came from the
timing. Assessor offices had sought guidance in 2019 in
how to process partial exemptions. The DOR sought legal advice from the Department
of Justice, held four committee meetings over two years
and released their final decision on maximum allowed
was left behind in the care of her paternal grandparents, as there was no room in the 1920 Hupmobile for a baby, the car was already piled high with kids, dogs and household goods. She never saw her family again until she was 10 years old when she rode a Greyhound bus from Illinois to Albany, Oregon. Her grandmother gave her a shoebox containing a sandwich and an apple and waved goodbye. Alice was on her own to reach her destination, a log house built by her father and four new brothers and sisters. Having a large family, all the kids had to help make a living and keep body and soul together, so they hunted, fished, peeled Chittam bark, gathered moss, trapped for fur, split firewood, and made shingles.
She attended a one room school until moving to Monmouth and living with an older brother and sister to finish her high school years. At the end of her senior year, she was playing tennis and caught the eye of Lloyd J. C. Tonkin. Dad wanted an introduction, so he bribed a mutual friend with a fifth of whiskey to meet that “cute girl” on the tennis court. By September of that year they were married and started out helping the war effort. Lloyd farmed hops for the military and Alice helped, feeding the troops at Camp Adair and was also a sky watcher for enemy planes. Lloyd and Alice had two children, David K. Tonkin (Agnes) of Independence and Kathy M. Tonkin-Pierce (Harry) also of Independence. She had 7 grandchildren, 13
great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Alice was an Oregon Certified Nurse and worked at Fairview Home and Training Center in Salem for 25 years, retiring at 65 and then became the family’s loving babysitter. She was a member in a long line of ancestors belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was made an Honorary Member of the Boy Scouts of America when she was asked to design a new badge to be given out to qualified Scouts. She was a Girl Scout leader, and enjoyed teaching ceramics, oil and acrylic painting, reading, gardening, canning, sewing, traveling and family reunions with many of her brothers and sisters families. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd and son David.
To date, Gale’s Lodge has graduated 36 male veterans into permanent housing, DeMoe said. “It could be a grant we could apply for every biennium to keep that money to keep that full time case management,” he said. Chairman Craig Pope said he couldn’t be more thrilled with the work DeMoe and Enderle are doing. “Every connection to veterans and helping them move back up to normalcy, to me, is always a plus. I’m very
proud, very happy with Gale’s Lodge Project. That is the true message of collaboration and cooperation in a community,” Pope said. DeMoe said folks might be surprised by the array of veterans that Gale’s Lodge is able to accommodate. The program has helped veterans as young as 19 and as those into their mid 80s. “The duration for veterans to stay is for a very short time because it’s a quick process to others who might need a little more time,” DeMoe said.
Enderle added the average length of stay is several weeks to the one-year mark. “There’s a lot of hurry up and wait. A lot of ‘get in this line and wait your turn,’” he said. DeMoe added mental health services continue face barriers within their program. “Most who go to the programs are admitted the next day. (However), we had one gentleman who was waiting almost 11 months to get into an inpatient treatment program that he was 100%
eligible for. It was just a matter of space,” DeMoe said. An impressed Commissioner Jeremy Gordon said Gale’s Lodge is a “shining star on the hill and just a great model for veterans’ housing homeless prevention services.” “These programs have made huge impacts for veterans in our community between transitional sheltering program dedicated veterans housing always curious what more we can do,” he said.
DeMoe explained while the grant is going to allow Gale’s Lodge to be at capacity on both case management side and client’s side, they’re going continue to pursue more money to bring to fruition expanded services. “We also have dreams of (helping) veterans that are families that are struggling and also female veterans,” he said. “We don’t have any programs in the county for that.”
exemptions (MAVs) on Nov. 21, 2023. Patoine said assessors find it unfair the DOR got to deliberate the rule for several years before developing a new rule but allowed only six weeks to implement. Compounding their frustration, Patoine said the DOR refuses to share any official documentation explaining the DOJ’s advice in the matter. Additionally, the new rule required an unfunded change to assessor office software. Without adequate notification time, Patoine said their vendor wasn’t able to change over their software before the change was implemented, so now all the calculations under the new rule must be done by hand. In addition to delays caused by new requirements in the process, Patoine said the new rule could cause potential harm to active-duty veterans, including those enrolled locally. “Polk County has three who will get reMAVed this year. Two will pay more, one will pay less,” Patoine said. “It could impact their (home) sales because reMAV was changed drastically.
“Title companies unaware of change and likely veterans in the program,” she added. “It seems like it was rolled out so quickly that part of the puzzle didn’t get figured out. So, we’re left with explaining a program change in the middle of a veteran’s application.” Bram Ekstrand, Administrator of Property Tax Division for ODR, explained Oregon has more than 130 property tax exemptions, almost all off a property’s real market value. Meanwhile, eight are off assessed value, including for disabled veterans and surviving spouses of a veterans, and active-duty military members. “We didn’t make any changes to eligibility criteria, the benefits, any of that, for any of the exemption programs,” Ekstrand said. In 2021, he said the DOR determined three main things – the Oregon constitution is clear on how exemptions are to be administered, enter into a rule making process to provide additional details of clarity assessors were seeking, and make the rule affective Jan. 1, 2024, to allow the Legislature time to contemplate the issue if they desired.
Ekstrand said the rule they wrote “is taxpayer friendly, not retroactive and will not result in increased tax bills to any taxpayer as the result of entering a partial exemption of assessed value. “However, the rule does not, and due to constitutional and statutory limitations, it cannot, prevent the reMAV of a property when it exits out of one of these exemption programs,” he added. Seiji T. Shiratori, policy director for DOR, said most of the taxpayers with exemptions will experience this recalculation of their maximum assessed value until their property is disqualified from the program. They’re disqualified when they die or when they sell the property. “The exceptions are these three people in Polk County, 72 in the state, who are currently on active-duty military service and in the active-duty military exemption program,” Shiratori said. “They will experience it when they come off active duty.” Regardless of how much discussion that went into developing the new rule, Chairman Craig Pope told the DOR representatives that the only fair course to take is a
stay this action until there can be a legislative fix. “Because the impacts to all of our assessors across the state are clear. It seems there should be a way given the fact we see some danger here and impacts to veterans that perhaps we ought to say, ‘Hang on a second. We need to get the attention of legislators and fix this.’ Rather than making these changes in the process and then having to reverse that and go back,” Pope said. Ekstrand said his department briefed the Legislature numerous times throughout the process. “We may see a voter referendum in the coming months that may address the current situation,” he added. Pope was not finished expressing his and assessor office frustrations with the lack of transparency from the DOJ’s opinion. “We’re frustrated we can’t see the direction from the Department of Justice, the actual written statement or information that has been provided to you that started this process,” Pope said. “As I have conversations with legislators, I’d like to have the
full packet and we’re missing that piece.” Ekstrand said the DOJ has withheld a written opinion “mostly around litigation risk.” “Risks on both sides, for those who haven’t reMAVed, and those that have reMAVed. If goes through the court process, we’re going to have to defend the county assessors’ actions. By sharing all the advice of DOJ, that will disadvantage the county significantly,” Ekstrand said. Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst reiterated the frustration that counties were given no time to get the new rule in place. “So software changes cause a lot of manual work, adding costs. It goes back to unfunded mandates. Why couldn’t we put this off for a year, a year from now going to this position?” he asked. “It’s a good consideration, we’ve thought along the way,” Ekstrand replied. “What we’ve done to help support the counties is we’ve tasked staff to develop tools to help them do this manually until they get software configured, the spreadsheets to do MAV for them. It’s the best we have right now.”
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Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Dallas Police Department Thursday, Jan. 18
• At 12:09 a.m. a report of a suspicious person on Donald Street. Police learned the suspect was in the building visiting a friend. • At 7:27 a.m., an officer dug out a car that was stuck turning into the courthouse parking lot on Court Street. • At 3:40 p.m., a report of a stolen Smith & Wesson M&P Shield handgun on Uglow Avenue. • At 5:05 p.m., Michael Loewen was formally trespassed from all Walmart properties and stores on Kings Valley Highway. • At 7:46 p.m., a report of a theft of jewelry by two juvenile boys on Kings Valley Highway.
Friday, Jan. 19
• At 7:30 am a report of a theft of $2,000-$2,500 worth of various tools sometime overnight from a building on Main Street. There were no signs of forced entry. • 4:59 p.m., a report of a theft on Kings Valley Highway.
Saturday, Jan. 20
• At 8:50 a.m., a report of a hit and run, rear-ender accident on Oregon Avenue. • At 11 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. • At 4:29 p.m., a report of the theft of shovels and a gas can from a porch on Uglow Ave. • At 8:44 p.m., two juveniles were warned for criminal mischief and theft after they dumped out glitter and broke a wooden dowel on Kings Valley Highway.
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Falls City man pleads guilty From Page A1
government officials about his reshipping activity.
In October 2020,
Placzkiewicz received two
packages in the mail at his
residence in Falls City and,
following his usual course of
action when receiving similar packages, opened them, sent
Graduation Gale’s Lodge transitional housing gets federal grant From Page A1
School fell from a 77% graduation rate in 2022 to 73.2% last year. And West Salem High School only dipped slightly from 93.8% to 92.6%. Emily Mentzer, CSD’s communications coordinator, said their School District’s Board of Directors has set performance goals around graduation and 5-year completer rates for all students, and a focus on students experiencing disabilities. Central High students experiencing disabilities graduated at 52.4 percent (64.5 percent last year). Countywide, students experiencing disabilities graduated at 63.4 percent, down from 64.6 percent the prior year. Statewide, students
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• Gabriel Guzman Cruz, 42, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 16 and an outstanding warrant and was also charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. • Collin Michael Coffey, 54, of Independence was arrested Jan. 17 and charged with strangulation – felony. • Mirella Elizabeth Bravo, 26, of Salem, was arrested
• Lance Jeffrey Aldrich was arrested Jan. 21 and charged with burglary 2, theft 3 and disorderly conduct 2. • Kyle Braegger was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with robbery 3, theft 2, three counts of theft 3 and two counts of failure to appear (theft 2 and criminal trespass 2). • Ivan Carmona was arrested Jan. 21 and charged with post prison violation (extortion). • Donald George Chaney was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with post prison violation (sex abuse) and failure to appear (theft 3). • Arthur Dale Clemons was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
• Simuel Ahmaud Cullp was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with four counts of failure to appear (failure to perform duties of driver - prop damage, reckless driving, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct 2). Bradley Allen Curtis was arrested Jan. 22 and charged with five counts of identity theft, controlled substance offense, and was placed on hold for Yamhill County for parole violation (assault 3). • Kenan Dizdarevic was arrested Jan. 24 and was placed on hold for the U.S. Marshals Service for robbery/ marijuana - with intent to sell. • Paul Michael Gomez was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with failure to appear (criminal trespass 2). • Jose Cruz GranadosMunoz was arrested Jan. 24 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals Service (dangerous drugs). • Bobby Helms was arrested Jan. 24 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals Service (probation violation). • Steven Ray Hoover was arrested Jan. 24 and was placed on hold for transfer. • Robert Lynn Lucier was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with criminal possession of forgery instrument 1, identity theft and theft 1. • Jimmy Ervin Murry was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with post prison violation (assault 4). • Jacobe Charles Owens was arrested Jan. 21 and charged with assault 4 and criminal mischief 2. • Zachary Bryant Perry was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with parole violation (weapon use). • Kyle Ray Peterson was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with probation violation (assault 4) and placed on hold for Marion County (attempt to commit crime). • Antonio Ricardo ReynaTorres was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with probation violation (criminal mischief 2). • Dennis Shalashov was arrested Jan. 20 and charged
with criminal mischief 2 and was placed on hold for Deschutes County (criminal mischief 2). • Jorge Rodriguez Soriano was arrested Jan. 24 and placed on hold for U.S. Marshals Service (dangerous drugs). • Frederick Virgil Thom was arrested Jan. 23 and placed on hold for Benton County (stalking, theft3, criminal mischief). • Juan Carlos VazquezCruz was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with criminal driving while suspended/revoked and placed on hold for Marion County (failure to appear – DUII). • David Michael Winget was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with failure to appear (criminal mischief 2). • Jose Guadalupe Zambrono was arrested Jan. 20 and charged with failure to appear (parole violation - contempt of court) and placed on hold for Marion County (two counts of driving while suspended, contempt of court). • Teanna Lee Arriola, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with failure to appear (reckless burning). • Stefani Katrice Bressler was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with violation of release agreement. • Jamie Lynn Gallagher was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with post prison violation (unauthorized use of motor vehicle). • Kimberly Renay Going was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with assault 4th deg (domestic violence) two counts of menacing and two counts of unlawful use of weapon. • Michelle Nadine Ray was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with unlawful possess methamphetamine, aggravated theft 1, felon in possession of weapon (restricted), felon possess body armor, criminal possession of forgery device, 131 counts of mail theft, criminal possession forgery instrument 1, and was placed on hold for transfer to Yamhill County.
pictures of the items they contained through a portal online, repackaged the items, and shipped them to foreign addresses, U.S. DA’s Office said. In this instance, the packages contained four AR-15style assault rifle stocks and 1,300 rounds of 6.5mm 139 grain bullets. Placzkiewicz relabeled both packages, declared them as containing “camping gear,” and mailed them to an individual in Moscow, Russia. Both
packages were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Later, in January 2021, Placzkiewicz received a package containing a credit card issued by a bank to an individual without their knowledge. Placzkiewicz repackaged the card as “office supplies” and reshipped it, the U.S. DA Office said. On Aug. 2, 2022, Placzkiewicz was charged by criminal complaint with fraud and related activity in
connection with identification documents, and conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud. Later, on May 2, 2023, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a seven-count indictment charging Placzkiewicz with conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud, mail fraud and unlawfully transferring, possessing, or using a means of identification. Placzkiewicz pleaded guilty on Jan. 23 to a two-count criminal information, filed on Nov. 15, 2023, charging
him with illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and delaying or destroying mail. According to the U.S. DA’s Office, illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon is punishable by up to 10 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years’ supervised release. Delaying or destroying mail is punishable by up to one year in prison, a $100,000 fine, and five years’ supervised release.
As part of his plea agreement, Placzkiewicz has agreed to pay more than $117,000 in restitution to his victims as recommended by the government and ordered by the court. He will be sentenced on April 16, 2024. This case was investigated by HSI with assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and CBP. It is being prosecuted by Rachel K. Sowray, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
experiencing disabilities increased their graduation rate about one percentage point. CHS Students who have completed one course in a CTE program graduated at 86.6, down from previous years. Students who complete three courses or more consistently graduate at a rate of 95 percent or higher. This continued again for the Class of 2023, Mentzer said. Principal Dale Pedersen said efforts are underway to encourage attendance and being on time. “We need to start with attendance, because you can’t teach them if they’re not here,” Pedersen said. “We need to nurture a culture and climate where all kids feel welcome and safe, first and foremost, and then provide support where needed.” Pedersen is changing the high school schedule from the current 4x4 to an A/B block. This will allow students more
consistency in their learning, and give them more options when forecasting classes for the 2023-24 school year. It also allows students to have the same class for the whole year instead of having only a semester in a subject. “We know the work needs to continue in building rigorous learning environments for students, which is part of the work we do with Model Schools in our professional learning for our staff,” said Superintendent Jennifer Kubista. “A rigorous learning environment means having high expectations for student achievement by engaging them in their learning.” “All kids deserve a high quality education,” Pedersen added. “All students can learn at high levels. Because at Central, we believe all students can succeed in whatever pathway they choose – college and/or career.”
Pedersen acknowledged that graduation rates are one of the biggest data points that many people pay attention to. “At the end of the day, my job is how many kids are graduating,” Pedersen said. “That’s all that matters, right or wrong. So our focus has to be how do we get kids to the finish line in the four years we have them to be productive members of society. That’s our job as educators.” Nick Ingles, director of teaching and learning, also pledged the Dallas School District remains committed to improving its graduation and 5-year completer rate. He said the administration team, with direction and collaboration from the School Board, is in the process of updating Dallas’s Strategic Plan to align district goals with school and student needs. “We are in the process of creating more educational options for our students that
allow them more choice in an educational experience that is right for them and we are excited to see these programs help in reaching all students,” Ingles said. He pointed to alternative programs designed to include more student success: - The Morrison Campus, an alternative program that is set up to support students for whom a traditional high school experience wasn’t the right fit. - Dragons Academy, an online curriculum that can be individualized for each student’s education plan but still has the students come to the high school campus to work on their classes with staff support. - The creation of a pilot Dragons Academy online this year to reach more students who an in person experience hasn’t been the right fit. “All of these programs work toward reaching every
student and guiding them to
Sunday, Jan. 21
• At 12:58 am a report of three juveniles having a snowball fight in the street, with one home being hit. No damage was seen. • At 1:21 a.m., a report of two vehicles and a large crowd in the street. Police found a large crowd leaving a party on Holman Avenue. • At 5:22 a.m. on Ellendale Avenue Lance Aldrich was arrested and charged with burglary, theft and disorderly conduct, and was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 7:54 a.m., Isaac Luker was arrested on Ellendale Avenue for several crimes and was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 10 a.m., LaRae Slater was arrested on Monmouth Cutoff and charged with assault, domestic violence and harassment, and was lodged at Polk County Jail.
Monday, Jan. 22
• At 4:37 p.m. a report of a theft of $900 worth of trading cards on Kings Valley Highway. • At 5 p.m., a report of a juvenile possibly in possession of a handgun on Holman Avenue. • At 9:03 p.m. a report of three juveniles jumping into the road near moving vehicles on Ash Street. Unable to locate.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
• At 7:53 a.m., Joshua King was trespassed from a location on Main Street. • At 1:07 pm a report of suspicious activity on Bridlewood Avenue. A crowbar was found on the deck of a residence, not belonging to the complainant. The complainant requested extra patrols at night. • At 5:37 p.m. a report of a backpack stolen from a pickup at Dallas Aquatic Center on La Creole Drive. • At 9:16 p.m. a report of a theft of $35 worth of groceries. Complainant decided to not press charges but did want Rodger Strunk trespassed from the location on Church Street.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
• At 1:39 a.m. Jack Hinsley was arrested and charged with for driving under the influence of an intoxicant and reckless driving. He was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 3:56 a.m. police received a call from a subject requesting a ride home from the hospital to Monmouth. The caller was informed this is not a service the police department offers. • At 9:16 a.m. Kenneth Lewis was charged for driving uninsured, illegal alteration of a license plate, failure to renew registration. Police seized his license plate which had illegally placed 2024 registration stickers. • At 2:27 p.m., someone stole an ice cream cake on Jefferson Street. • At 3:14 p.m., a report of 6-8 juveniles throwing things, damaging items and disrupting customers on Maple Street. The complainant promised to call back if the suspects returned. • At 3:31 p.m. Jimmy Murray was arrested on a State Parole Board warrant on Court Street and was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 4:43 p.m. Kimberly Going was arrested and charged with assault, menacing and unlawful use of a weapon on Jefferson Street and was lodged at Polk County Jail. • At 5:07 p.m., a report of panhandling in front of Dollar Tree on Ellendale Avenue. The suspects left when requested.
Independence Police Department
Jan. 20 on an outstanding warrant. • Duke Woodburn Haws, 22, of Monmouth, was arrested Jan. 22 and charged with criminal mischief 2. • Matthew Raymond Zinn, 56, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 22, and charged with assault 4. • Arthur Dale Clemons, 51, a transient, was arrested Jan. 25, and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. • Juan Carlos Vazquez Cruz, 51, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with driving while suspended - misdemeanor. • Frederick Johnson Jr., 66, of Independence, was arrested Jan. 25, and charged with trespass 2.
Monmouth Police Department
• Christifer Sheridan, 33, was arrested Jan. 17 and charged with contempt of court. • Paul Henry Grice III, 37, was arrested on Jan. 20 on an outstanding warrant. • Federico Alvarez Pantoja, 31, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with contempt of court.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
graduation,” Ingle said.
In addition, he said the
administration is encouraged by the work being done in
their buildings around “climate and culture.”
“This last year we saw our
On - Track To Graduate data
increase by 10%. This is one of the best metrics to track future trends in graduation
rate and we are encouraged by the large increase for
our current students,” Ingle
said. “Lastly, we are working with the WESD and teams in surrounding districts to
address falling attendance
rates for students all across Oregon. We are putting
tremendous effort into the
supports we have available
for our students, but we can’t help students as purpose-
fully when they aren’t in our classrooms.”
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Graduate’s legacy earned one stitch at a time From Page A1
Company in Minneapolis earlier this month. The Mickelsen costume designs were used in the play’s first performance in 1994. Turns out, bulbous bottoms and low crotches aren’t the only characteristics considered when capturing the essence of a Who. “We have to create special makeup. (The Whos) have a particular kind of nose, and they have particular eyebrows, and all of that,” Mickelsen said. They also have shocks of hair that could only grow from the fertile imagination of the good doctor himself. “Their hair, it’s not regular hair. So wigs are made out of dyed yak’s hair, fake fur, pipe cleaners and other things to get that kind of wavy texture you see in Seuss’s illustrations,” he said. The key word here is “illustrations,” as in plural, since Mickelsen and company didn’t base their design decisions on the title book. Instead, they studied other Seuss classics, such as “The Butter Battle Book” and “Green Eggs and Ham,” when designing costumes for “Grinch.” “We looked at colors and all those kinds of things. We then tried to decide on what it was that defined the Seussian look,” Mickelsen said. Their decision was to stay true to the canon of Seuss’s work. “(The Grinch) is not monochrome, but it’s nearly
monochrome. It’s pink, green, grey and black, I think. There’s got to be some reds in there, too. So it’s very monochrome,” he explained. “But we wanted to go with all those, sort of, pastel colors that Seuss is known for in all of his books. So we went that path and created our own Whoville based on visuals of his whole body of work.” Steps were then taken to assure theater patrons weren’t overstimulated with visuals. Given that, at times, 30 actors in vibrant costumes appear on stage at the same time. “The first set of designs that we did, which I’d totally forgotten about until someone brought it up to me, had a lot of horizontal striped stockings and big swirls on the body bellies. Things like that; because they existed in a variety of Seuss books. We sort of trimmed down some of that extra stuff and went for more solids. So I guess one of the pitfalls we were trying to avoid was doing too much…. You have to make choices. You have to make it into something that isn’t too much to look at,” Mickelsen said. It’s this attention to detail, along with his talent, tenacity and willingness to listen to characters, that has made Mickelsen one of the leading costume designers in the country, a distinction he’s held for decades. His designs have appeared in some 500 theater productions over the last 40 years. “Cabaret,” “Death of a Salesman” and “A Christmas Story” are but three of these productions. He doesn’t have to travel far to find testament to his life’s work. “I have 12 big boxes of nothing but drawings in my garage. There are thousands
of them. I’ve been selling them off and giving them away … because they’re not doing me any good in the garage,” he said. “It’s sort of one of those things, that when you reach a certain point, it’s like what am I going to do with these?” Mickelsen’s career began to take shape some 45 years ago as a freshman at OCE. Dr. Richard Davis and his wife Beverly were his mentors. To say Mickelsen plunged into his studies is an understatement. “I auditioned for the first play my freshman year…. Richard was directing the show and designing the costumes, and I thought, well, that’s the person who’s at the heart of it,” he said. “I knew how to sew. So I was like, well, that’s what I’m going to do, cause I’ll be around the director and they might be able to teach me something about what we’re doing.” In this first play, Mickelsen was cast as The Messenger and had one line. Off-stage, he was a featured performer. “I went in and made my costume, and maybe two other people’s costumes. Then I got my work study shifted, and worked in the costume shop for the next four years,” he said. “And, boy, Richard, Beverly and I, and others, would spend all our weekends there, all our evenings, working together. So there were great bonds there.” That enthusiasm, that thirst to soak in as many art classes as possible, remained with him throughout his years at OCE, almost to the point of excess. “They wanted me gone,” Mickelsen said jokingly. “I had so many credit hours in four years. They were, like,
he needs to graduate; he’s costing us money now. So I took every class I could, and as many classes as I could, to learn as much as I could.” Mickelsen appreciated hard work, having grown up on the family nursery in Canby. “I always say thank goodness that I was raised in a small town in Oregon. It gave me roots and a kind of work ethic. We fished, we hunted, we grew our own vegetables. Mom and dad would trade for eggs and milk. It’s just the way it was,” he said. “I’m still in daily contact, granted via Facebook, with people that I went to kindergarten with, and we’re 65 years old now. A hometown doesn’t leave you, if you’ve been raised in a good hometown.” Post-graduate study took Mickelsen to the California Institute of the Arts, which was founded by another giant in the imagination industry, Walt Disney. “That really set me on my way. I mean, the work that I did at Monmouth gave me the foundation. But when I went in and met with people at Cal Arts, they went, yeah, you should go to school here,” he said. With a master’s degree in hand, Mickelsen’s career trajectory quickly exceeded expectations. “When people would say what’s your goal and what do you hope to do? It was always like, well, I’m so far beyond anything that I ever expected would happen that I don’t know what my goal is,” he said. “Opportunities were given to me so rapidly, so my goals just kept getting higher and higher.” One such opportunity included a temporary assignment at Cal Arts as its
principal costume design instructor (while the instructor was on sabbatical). Mickelsen also filled in temporarily as creative director of the costume design program at the Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing in Los Angeles. These experiences provided him with greater appreciation for the education he received at OCE. “I was teaching undergraduates. I thought, oh, these kids really needed to go to a liberal arts college, grow up, understand the world, and learn something about themselves before trying to jump into being an artist. You know, an artist has to grow,” he said. “The advantages of going to a liberal arts school, and being in that big mixing pot and not hitting a specialty when you’re 19 or 18, seems to be a great idea to me. And that’s what I got at Western.”
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The Dallas High School girls bowling team is headed to state for the third straight year, and the boys team will be joining them there. Both teams qualified for the 2024 High School State Tournament because of strong performances at districts. The girls outlasted South Albany for first place. The boys took second, losing to district champs South Salem by two pins. “It’s a big deal, especially with the girls,” head coach Ray Rogers said of his teams’ efforts. “The girls have a streak going. The only time they’ve been defeated in the last three years (in Oregon) is two times at state, and they came in second both times.” Fans, friends and family won’t have to travel far to see the Dragons compete against Oregon’s best high school teams. The state tournament is at AMF Firebird Lanes in Salem, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 23-25. The hot streak includes qualifying for the national finals the past two years. The girls weren’t able to participate in 2022 due to lack of funds. Bowling is a club sport and does not receive financial assistance from the high school. “All of our funds come from the kids and from fundraising,” girls team coach Carrie Phillips said. Life in the waxed lanes was different in 2023, however, as community fundraisers netted enough money to send the girls to Beavercreek, Ohio, for
the national tournament. They placed 25th out of 136 teams. “We were able to take five bowlers with us,” Phillips said. One of these bowlers was sophomore Jaelynn Bohland, a two-year varsity starter. She is no stranger to high-stakes competition having competed at district, state and national tournaments already. “I really don’t think about anything,” Bohland, who sports a 142 average, said of her approach when toeing the line. “My attitude is to just roll the ball.” Bohland is experienced enough to know what her social calendar will look like over the next few weeks. “Between now and (state) there will be a lot of practice,” she said. Mathew Bobeda manages finances for the Dallas Bowling Club. Fundraising efforts are many faceted, he added, “The club is funded by local business sponsors, fundraisers at the bowling alley, can drives, bingo and one local tournament held each year,” Bobeda said. Bobbed estimates season expenses total $5,000 or more, an amount that pays for local tournaments, uniforms, lineage fees and travel expenses. “It is more (money) if we send either team or singles to nationals,” Bobeda added. Costs are cut wherever they can be. “The club is privately funded with unpaid coaches that volunteer their time,” Bobeda added. “District sports use school buildings
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His goal in the coming years is to make varsity and to bowl at the state tournament. As for Rogers, he is a busy man. He is a roofer. He runs the pro shop at the bowling center. And he coaches high school and junior teams three days a week. He wouldn’t have it any other way. “The first time I rolled a bowling ball down the lane I was eight years old. I’m 57 years old and I’ve got more than 48 years in this game. I’ve got arthritic knees and I’m still bowling,” Rogers said. “There’s a lot involved in this game that I want to teach to everybody.” Teaching others respect and appreciation for the game is high on his list. “That’s my biggest pet peeve, the lack of knowledge of the game. There are so many people that think you just grab a ball and knock pins down. They don’t know that the lane is 60 feet long, that it’s 42 inches wide,” he said. “You go down and talk to these kids, and I’m a stickler about teaching them this stuff, because the more you know about something the better you do at it. And the better you do at it, the more fun you have at it.” The U.S. High School Bowling National Championships are set for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 8-10. Only the top two teams at state tournaments automatically qualify for nationals.
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top in the league and let’s hope that they can stay there.
Jan. 30, 1974
Indochina program, exhibit scheduled for OCE showing
Oregon wages reach highs
Hourly earnings of Oregon’s manufacturing production workers reached a new record level in December at $4.76 per hour, the Employment Division’s Research and Statistics section reported here today. Hourly earnings in Contract Construction also set a new record in December at $7.58 per hour.
Club elects new officers
Officers were elected by Polk County Saddle-ites club at its first meeting of the year. Joyce Bissel is the new president; Sam Miles, vice president; Karen Bitikofer, secretary and Cathy Miles, treasurer.
Mountaineers doing well, tops in league standings
Last Friday night’s game at Perrydale was a real edge-ofthe-seat’er. The Mountaineers really handled themselves and the ball beautifully – kept cool even when the pressure was on. Now they’re at the
The Indochina Mobile Education Program, including exhibit, speakers, and films on Indochina life and culture and a dinner of typical Vietnamese food will be at Oregon College of Education’s College Center Monday and Tuesday. The program includes a 1,200-foot panel exhibit of photographs and artifacts which will be on display in the College Center Concourse both days.
40 years ago Feb. 1, 1984
DHS speech team wins second place
Dallas High School’s speech team placed second behind Medford MidHigh at the annual Linfield College Invitational Speech Tournament Saturday. Placing first for Dallas were Peter Messer in impromptu speaking, Phil Lantis in after-dinner speaking and Matt Friesen in top debate speaker.
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This week’s Flashback is from Feb. 1, 1984: WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY School students dressed as pioneers to kick off their effort in the state-wide drive to raise funds for a new gold plating for the pioneer man statue atop the capitol building in Salem. Students are (from left to right) Jacob Wilkerson, Nicole Whitlow, Kristi Fox, Carol Toland and (front) Brian Barns
Mothers march for babies
Mothers will be marching Saturday in Dallas. More than 60 women will be on the streets and knocking on doors asking for contributions for the March of Dimes Birth
Defects Foundation. Last year the local March of Dimes
organization, headed by Liz
Jordan and Jan Morrison, supplied money to a number of people and organizations.
Community
Dallas JV Boys Split two games
The Dallas JV boys’ basketball team saw its record change to 2-4 in league play after splitting two games last week. The Dragons were felled by Silverton Jan. 24
61-51, but came back to win a squeaker against Forest Grove on Friday, 54-52. Dallas jumped to an early lead against the Foxes and outscored them by a total of nine points in all quarters but the second.
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Achievement
Local students named to president’s list at Gonzaga University
Paige Alexander and Zoe Divelbiss, both of West Salem, have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2023. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.
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Panther Kids face tough competition at state championships
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Jaiden Cantu gets 3rd place honors.
Vienna Diem with her hard earned 6th place medal.
10U & 12U wrestlers before the action.
Panther Kids sent 21 wrestlers to the Oregon Wrestling Association State Championship on Saturday. Almost 1,500 wrestlers ages 5-15 from around the state competed. The Panthers had two wrestlers advance on the
said head coach Vidal Pena. “However, we had two that lost early and forced them to win a few more matches before losing their second match to end their season, one match away from placing.”
One wrestler Pena knew would surprise her opponents was Vienna Diehm. “She had an exciting journey to the semi finals including a last second third round reversal to win the match advancing her into the medal rounds,” Pena said. “A first
year, second grade wrestler placed in the state tournament, what’s not to be excited about her future in the sport? All of our coaches are coming back and most of our team, along with a group of new kids that will be ready to start
it all over again at the end of October.” Placing sixth in state was Vienna Diehm. One match away from medaling was Grady Lewis and Arik Trujillo. Jaiden Cantu, a Central freshman, also placed third in his division.
to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2022 to 01/01/2024 at $19,862.45 Late Charge(s): 125.00 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 $98,635.79 together with interest thereon at the rate of 8.75000% per annum from September 1, 2022 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 21, 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: 1/4/2024 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 99183, Pub Dates: 1/24/2024, 1/31/2024, 2/7/2024, 2/14/2024, ITEMIZER-OBSERVER
P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative.
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championship side of the bracket while others had a long battle to get into the placing rounds. “We had a few kids that I thought would place, lose to kids that they had beat before or had opponents that they just could not get past,”
PUBLIC NOTICES TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by James R. Blair, as grantor, to Arnold Gallagher P.C., an Oregon professional corporation, as trustee, in favor of John Fiedler, his successors and/or assigns, as beneficiary, dated October 5, 2021, and recorded on October 18, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-016395 of the Polk County Deeds & Records, Oregon, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: See attached Exhibit A Both the Beneficiary and the Successor Trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and a Notice of Default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is Grantors’ failure to pay when due the following sums: Grantor’s failure to pay interestonly payments of $2,092.50 per month for the months of July, August and September 2023, and continuing each month thereafter, plus Grantor’s failure to pay real property taxes due in the amount of $1,361.17. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: the principal balance of $240,000.00; together with accrued interest through September 20, 2023 in the amount of $6,553.66 (interest continues to accrue at the default rate of 12.375% per annum ($82.50 per diem) from September 21, 2023 until paid), and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee will, on March 19, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, Polk County Courthouse front entrance, 850 S. Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by them of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantors or their 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 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 rendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums 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 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 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 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 DEBT DESCRIBED IN THIS TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE VALID UNLESS WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE THE PERSON(S) OBLIGATED OR ALLEGEDLY OBLIGATED TO PAY THE DEBT DISPUTES IN WRITING THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT OR SOME PORTION OF IT. If the Trustee is notified in writing within the 30 day period that the debt or some portion of it is disputed, the Trustee will obtain verification of the debt. Then, a copy of the verification will be mailed by the Trustee to the person(s) notifying him of the dispute. Upon written request within the 30 day period, the Trustee will provide the name and address of the original creditor if different than the current creditor named above. Written requests to the Trustee should be delivered to: Bradley S. Copeland, Arnold Gallagher PC, PO Box 1758, Eugene, OR 97440-1758. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: November 13, 2023 ARNOLD GALLAGHER P.C., Trustee By: Bradley S. Copeland Its: President (Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) TS No. OR08000208-22-2 APN 222039 TO No 230081280-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ERIK C JACOBS as Grantor to U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee, in favor of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND as Beneficiary dated as of January 18, 2008 and recorded on January 24, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-000921 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Polk County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 222039 BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE ON THE SOUTH BANK OF LACREOLE RIVER, SAID PIPE BEING SOUTH 19°, EAST 2.72 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE AND NORTH 89° 09’ EAST 16.50 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE AND SOUTH 88° 56’ EAST 4.20 CHAINS FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN IN POLK COUNTY, OREGON; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 88° 56’ EAST 9.00 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 26° 56’ CHAINS TO AN ANCHOR POST ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 79° 48’ WEST ALONG THE FENCE ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID HIGHWAY 10.40 CHAINS TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 02° 55’ EAST 24.41 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING..Commonly known as: 6670 RICKREALL RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association, 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
(Jan 24, 31, Feb. 2, 14, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB10365 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: OPAL DARLENE SEARS, Deceased. Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Richard Alan Sears as Personal Representative of the Estate of Opal Darlene Sears, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, Stan Butterfield,
Dated and first published January 24, 2024. Richard Alan Sears, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield.com (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Case No. 23PB11312 Estate of LOYDEE SUNDIN STONEBRINK DOD: November 23, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Glen E. Stonebrink has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Loydee Sundin Stonebrink, deceased, Polk County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB11312. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from the first date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative, Glen E. Stonebrink, c/o Kevin L. Mannix, P.C., 2009 State Street, Salem, OR 97301. Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the abovetitled Court or from the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative’s attorney, Joseph O. Huddleston, of Kevin L. Mannix, P.C., 2009 State Street, Salem, OR 97301. DATED and first published: Jan. 24, 2024 /s/ Joseph O. Huddleston Attorney for the Personal Representative Published: Jan. 24, 2024; Jan. 31, 2024, Feb. 7, 2024 (Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) NOTICE The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has in its physical possession the unclaimed personal property described below. If you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property, you must file a claim with the Polk County Sheriff’s office within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, or you will lose your interest in that property. • Firearms, knives, bicycles, electronic equipment, electronic devices, electric machines, jewelry, tools, bags/backpacks, cash, ammunition, sports equipment, horticulture supplies, fishing gear, surveillance systems, generators, farm machinery, power tools sound equipment, musical instruments, lawn mowers, tractors, Conex box - Lexus GX400 JTJAM7BX9L5244911 -Toyota Sienna Van 5TDKK3DC6ES468098 -Dodge Ram Promaster 3C6TRVBG5LE114136 - John Deere E130 1GXE130E4LL223968 - John Deere S120 1GXS120ELMM026 -16’ Stratos Boat BZNGD159J495 - VOLKSWAGEN Bug 3VWCB21C52M417199 - John Deere E120 (Jan. 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 2024) PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87
2007 Forest River Trailer VIN: 4X4TSEA207C030669 Amount due on lien: $5200 Reputed owner: Carl E. Bengtson, Kathleen A. Bengtson Lienholder: Linn-Co Federal Credit Union” (Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2024) Notice of Self Storage Sale Monmouth Mini Storage (503)838-0803 555 Gwinn Street E, Monmouth, OR 97361 Units to be auctioned off verbally Feb 17th 2024 at 10am All units sold as a whole. Jim Ball unit 138, Jamie Thornton unit 246, Theressa Moore unit 244. (Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department Case No. 24PB00270 In the Matter of the Estate of GREGORY SCOTT HALLER, Deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed the undersigned, Justin L. Gwynn, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gregory Scott Haller, on January 22, 2024. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative by directing said claims to Roger K. Evans, Evans & Associates, 675 Church Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301, within four months from the date of first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published January 31, 2024. s/ Justin L. Gwynn Justin L. Gwynn, Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Justin L . G w y n n AT T O R N E Y F O R P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVE: Roger K. #812170
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8625 SW Grand Ronde Rd., #11 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Phone: (503) 979-6587 Evans & Associates 675 Church St NE, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 585-2121 Fax: (503) 364-7689 Email: office@rogerkevans.com (Jan.31, Feb. 7, 2024) 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 2/15/2024 at 12:00PM. Brett Nolan Palmer
This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. (Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2024) Notice of Self Storage Sale 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 Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures. com on 2/16/2024 at 10:00AM. Brittany Holt unit #5023. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. (Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2024) Notice of Regular Meeting Board of Directors Wednesday, February 7, 2024 2:00 – 4:00 pm The Willamette Health Council is the community governance body for PacificSource Community Solutions, Marion County and Polk County Coordinated Care Organization (MarionPolk CCO). The Health Council’s Board of Directors serves as the Marion-Polk CCO’s governing board. The board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Willamette Health Council office (205 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301) as well as via online Zoom video/ conference call. For additional meeting information, visit https:// willamettehealthcouncil.org/ about/board-of-directors/. A r e q u e s t f o r accommodations for persons with disabilities, or for interpreter services, should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to jbennett@ willamettehealthcouncil.org. (Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2024) Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice IN Self S t o r a g e - S a l e m We s t 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 2/15/2024 at 10:00AM. Joe L Winter unit #081; Amanda Ebert unit #133; Sergio Diaz unit #188; Catherine Joslin unit #421. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. (Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2024)
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 23PB1029 In the Matter of the Estate of Douglas John Hirte, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Douglas John Hirte died March 14, 2020, and that by order of the above-entitled Court, the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 973082247, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. John C. Hirte Personal Representative Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP Attorneys for the Personal Representative 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247 Date of first publication: January, 17, 2024 Second and third publication: 1/24/24; 1/31/24 (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OFPOLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE No. 24PB00060 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Dewey Cox, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mikal Ashley Mele-Ludtke has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative c/o Attorney Aaron T. Smith, 2460 NE Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030, 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 attorney for the Personal Representative, Aaron T. Smith. Dated and first published onJanuary 17, 2024 Mikal Ashley Mele-Ludtke Personal Representative c/o Aaron T. Smith, OSB #161574 Attorney for the Personal Representative 2460 NE Division Gresham, OR 97030 Telephone (503) 667-5300 Fax (503) 665-2845 Email: aaron@pattersonsmithpc. com Published 1/17/24, 1/24/24, 1/31/24 (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No.: 23PB11160 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: RALPH GOULD, Deceased. Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Polk, has appointed Krista Collins as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ralph Gould, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative, c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C., Attorney at Law, 605 SW Church St., Dallas, OR 97338, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published January 17, 2024. Krista Collins, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-2427 Email: stan@stanbutterfield.com (Jan 17, 24, 31, 2024) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No. 24PB00199 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of GERALD JOSEPH JOHNSON, SR., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARY K. JOHNSON and MARGARET MARY RAY have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the abovecaptioned Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives at the addresses shown below within four months after the
date of first publication of this Notice. All persons whose rights may be affected by the probate proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the CoPersonal Representatives or the attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives. DATED AND FIRST PUBLISHED this 24 day of January, 2024. /s/ Ryan E. Gibb, OSB #972693 ATTORNEY Ryan E. Gibb, OSB #972693 DOUGLAS, CONROYD, GIBB & PACHECO, P.C. 528 Cottage Street NE, Suite 400 POBox469 Salem, OR 97308-0469 Telephone: (503) 364-7000 Facsimile: (503) 585-0699 Email: Ryan@dcm-law.com CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES MARY K. JOHNSON 23745 3rd Street NE Aurora, OR 97002 (503) 930-7440 MARGARET MARY RAY 11332 Sunset Sky Lane SE Turner, OR 97392 (503) 999-5357 (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 7, 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 Amerititle, as trustee, in favor of Joven M Garcia and Glenn C Weber Trustees of the Joven M Garcia and Glenn C Weber Living Trust Dated January 8, 2014, 50.000% Undivided Interest, Donald A Weber 15.278% Undivided Interest, Deborah J Weber 17.361% Undivided Interest, Gloria C Brasuel 17.361% Undivided Interest, as beneficiary, dated October 25, 2022, and recorded on October 27, 2022, as Recording No. 2022-011680, 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: Parcel 1: Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION, in the City of Salem, County of Polk and State of Oregon. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Volume 6, page 34, Polk County Book of Town Plats, a 5/8 inch iron rod with aluminum cap bears North 01°04’39” East 10.00 feet; thence North 01°04’39” East 247.33 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe with aluminum cap in the Northerly boundary line of that tract of land conveyed to Elmer E. and Norma M. Smith by deeds recorded in Volume 144, page 716 and Volume 113, page 504, Polk County Deed Records; thence South 89°41’05” West 115 feet, more or less; thence South 01°04’39” West 247 feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of said Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISION; thence North 89°31’18” East 115.89 feet, more or less, along the Northerly line of said Lot 17, HERTEL SUBDIVISON, to the point of beginning. 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 $799,430.00 as of October 20, 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. 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 $799,430.00 as of October 20, 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 26, 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,
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 108310-OR Loan No.: ******9433 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by TODD KELLOGG AND MICHELLE KELLOGG, as Grantor, to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR HYPERION CAPITAL GROUP, LLC, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 1/12/2006, recorded 1/13/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-000766, in the Official Records of Polk County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Polk County, Oregon: LOT 125, EAGLE VIEW NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF SALEM, POLK COUNTY, OREGON APN: 567396 / 07329-BB-05000 Commonly known as: 403 GOLDEN EAGLE NW SALEM, OR 97304 The current beneficiary is: MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. 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 the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums:
Delinquent Payments: Dates: 2/1/2020 – 12/1/2023 Late Charges: Beneficiary Advances:
Total: $68,046.54 $219.85 $4,104.97 $72,371.36 $254,696.19
Total Required to Reinstate: 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 $194,352.22 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.375 % per annum, from 1/1/2020 until paid, 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 5/21/2024, at the hour of 9:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, AT THE MAIN STREET PLAZA, 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: 12/28/2023 CLEAR RECON CORP 1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-931-0036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee (Jan 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2024) 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” include their respective successors in interest, if any. 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. 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).]
Independence Urban Renewal Agency 2022-2023 Annual Report The Independence Urban Renewal Agency (Agency) has published the FY 2022/2023 annual report. It is on file at City Hall and with the Agency. The full information is available to all interested persons. In FY 2022/2023, the Agency received $1,453,866 in revenues; expenditures for the FY were $1,695,456. The estimated tax revenues for FY 2023/2024 are $1,128,985. The 2023/2024 budget includes $3,376,649 in resources and $3,376,649 in expenditures. The estimated impact of carrying out the urban renewal plan on the tax collections for the preceding year for all taxing districts is shown in the table below.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. DATED: October 20, 2023. /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: 971544-7236
PUBLIC NOTICE MONMOUTH URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
(Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2024) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A LAND USE ACTION AND REQUEST FOR COMMENT The Polk County Hearings Officer will conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony on the following applications: TYPE OF APPLICATIONS: 1. Comprehensive Plan Map amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Map designation of an approximately 22.1 acre parcel from Agriculture to Farm Forest. 2. Zoning Map amendment to change the zoning of the subject property from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) to Farm Forest Overlay (FFO). OWNER/APPLICANT: David Knieling, Trust APPLICANT’S AGENT: Mark Shipman, Saalfeld Griggs, PC FILE NUMBER: PA 23-01 & ZC 23-01 LOCATION: One property north of 3010 Brush College Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304 (Polk County Assessor’s Map: T7S, R3W, Section 7, Tax Lot 1601)
Impact on Taxing Districts FY 2022/2023
Polk County Willamette ESD Chemeketa CC Polk County Fire District #1 City of Independence Chemeketa Library Hilltop CD Polk Soil/Water 4H & Extension Ash Creek WCD Central SD 13J
H E A R I N G D AT E & T I M E : February 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM HEARING LOCATION: Hearing / Conference Room, First Floor, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 STAFF CONTACT: Eric Knudson. Email: knudson.eric@co.polk. or.us Phone: (503) 623-9237; The location of the hearing is handicapped accessible. Please advise the Community Development Department at (503) 623-9237 if you will need
Bond Impacts $128,342 $ 22,197 $ 46,784 $ 112,496 $343,399 $ 6,100 $ 8,461 $ 3,710 $ 5,597 $ 7,392 $365,345
Source: FY 2022/2023 Sal 4e from Polk County Assessor (Jan 31, Feb. 7, 2024)
As per ORS 457.460, the Monmouth Urban Renewal Agency published the FY 2022-23 annual report, which is on file and available to all interested persons at Monmouth City Hall, 151 Main St W., Monmouth, OR 97361, and the City’s website at https:/www.ci.monmouth. or.us. Please note, this is a notice only and not part of the official annual report. In FY 2022-23, the Agency received $694,888 in revenue from tax increments. Expenditures totaled $3,053,483. The estimated tax revenues for FY 2023-24 are $728,994. The FY 202324 adopted budget includes $7,286,690 in resources and requirements. The estimated impact of carrying out the urban renewal plan on the tax collections for the preceding year for all taxing districts is shown in the table below:
Monmouth Urban Renewal Plan Area Taxing District Polk County Chemeketa Community College Chemeketa Regional Library Willamette Education Service District
2022-23 Tax Year
City of Monmouth Polk County Fire District #1 Fir Crest CD Polk Soil/Water CD Ash Creek WCD Central School District 13J 4-H/M Garden/AG/Forest Ext District
202,648 84,369 2,613 2,800 1,253 274,076 4,169
Grand Total
Impact $96,315 35,092 4,542 16,613
$724,490
Posted: 01/26/2024 (City website) Public Date: 1/31/2024 & 2/7/2024 (Itemizer-Observer) 2 consecutive weeks within the filing year before March 1st (Jan. 31, Feb 7, 2024)
REVIEW AND DECISION CRITERIA: Polk County Zoning Ordinance (PCZO) Sections 111.140, 111.275, 115.050
Foregone Revenues Permanent Rate Levy
Taxing Jurisdiction
any special accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting. The applicable criteria and files are available for inspection at no cost and copies may be obtained at a reasonable cost. A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection seven days prior to the hearing. Any person desiring to speak for or against this proposal may do so either in person or by representative at the public hearing. The Hearings Officer will receive testimony and make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners will hold a separate public hearing to consider the Hearings Officer ’s recommendation, receive testimony, and make a final local decision on this
matter. Written comments may be directed to the Planning Division of the Polk County Community Development Department, 850 Main Street, Polk County Courthouse, Dallas, Oregon 97338-1922. Written testimony may be submitted prior to the hearing at the Polk County Planning Division. Please include reference to file numbers PA 23-01 & ZC 23-01 in all correspondence. Oral or written testimony may be rendered at the public hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) based on that issue. A
decision may be appealed to LUBA within 21 days after the mailing of the decision. Contact LUBA or the Polk County Planning Division for LUBA appeal procedures. Written comments received by the Polk County Community Development Department by 5:00 PM on February 9, 2024, will be included in the staff report and recommendation to the Hearings Officer. Comments received after that time, but prior to the hearing, will be provided to the Hearings Officer at the hearing. (Jan.31, 2024)
PUZZLE PAGE MOMENTS IN TIME • On Feb. 12, 1912, Hsian-T’ung, the last emperor of China, was forced to abdicate following Sun Yat-sen’s republican revolution, ending 267 years of Manchu rule in China and 2,000 years of imperial rule. • On Feb. 13, 1958, a four-passenger Thunderbird called the “Square Bird,” made by the Ford Company, made its public debut. Considered to be a model that turned the Thunderbird from a sports car into a luxury car, it’s still often referred to as simply the T-Bird and has appeared in movies such as “Grease,” popular songs and music videos. • On Feb. 14, 1984, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean became the highest-scoring figure skaters in history at the Olympic ice skating championship in Sarajevo with their sensual, free-dance performance of Ravel’s “Bolero.” • On Feb. 15, 1965, the maple leaf officially became Canada’s official national flag symbol. It had already served in that capacity for more than a century, but the matter was only settled in the House of Commons the previous December, and approved by England’s Queen Elizabeth II shortly afterward. • On Feb. 16, 2007, British Education Secretary Alan Johnson’s order for “difficult” classic authors including Jane Austen and Charles Dickens to be taught to 11- and 12-yearolds was not met with favor by teachers. They believed these classic works might prove daunting enough to turn students off of such material for life. Johnson argued that they were in fact essential to a well-rounded British education. • On Feb. 17, 2014, the Saudi Gazette made Somayya Jabarti the newspaper’s editor-in-chief, marking the first time a woman held that position in the country. Her successor, writing about the decision that represented a major step forward for Saudi women’s rights, made sure to state that the position was granted solely on Jabarti’s merit. • On Feb. 18, 1943, a small group of German students from the University of Munich known as the White Rose movement were arrested after a janitor observed and reported them for distributing leaflets with anti-Nazi propaganda. Within days, all the members, including philosophy professor Kurt Huber, were sentenced to death for treason by the People’s Court and beheaded..
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QUESTIONS 1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a beaver’s home called? 2. U.S. STATES: In which state would you find Crater Lake? 3. TELEVISION: Which animated cartoon character says, “What’s up, Doc?” 4. LITERATURE: Who is the author of “The Exorcist”? 5. MATH: In Roman numerals, what is XVIII times V? 6. ANATOMY: How many vertebrae are in the human spine?? 7. GEOGRAPHY: Which nation is home to Europe’s largest glacier? 8. MOVIES: In which film does Doris Day sing “Que Sera, Sera”? 9. SCIENCE: What is anemophily? 10. MUSIC: Who sang the hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”?
ANSWERS 1. A lodge. 2. Oregon. 3. Bugs Bunny. 4. William Peter Blatty. 5. XC (90). 6. 33. 7. Iceland. 8. “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” 9. Pollination by the wind. 10. Cyndi Lauper.
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Dallas Mat Club places 14 wrestlers at state finals
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By DAVID HAYES Itemizer-Observer
RESULTS
CLASS 5A Jan. 21-27
CENTRAL HIGH Monday
• Boys BB 57, Dallas 50 • Dallas 21, Girls BB 61
Thursday
• Woodburn 22, Girls BB 68 • Woodburn 60, Boys BB 45
DALLAS HIGH Monday
• Central 57, Boys BB 50 • Girls BB 21, Central 61
Wednesday
• Lebanon 48, Boys BB 50 • Lebanon 43, Girls BB 45
Friday
• Silverton 52, Boys BB 39 • Silverton 64, Girls BB 26
CLASS 1A FALLS CITY/KINGS VALLEY CHARTER
The Dallas Mat Club had the third biggest contingent of wrestlers at the Oregon Wrestling Association State Championship Jan. 27-28 at the state fairgrounds in Salem. Head coach Marcus Talmadge said Dallas entered 44 wrestlers into an open tournament (meaning anyone would enter without needing to qualify) and were up against 1,770 of the top youth wrestlers around the state. By the end of day two, Dallas had 14 wrestlers honored at the podium with top six finishes, including three champions - Carson Langford (16U 190), Gabriella Dyer (14U Girls 163) and Corbyn Mumey (14U 250+).
“I’m really, really proud of our kids, battling in there,” Talmadge said. “What’s unique about the tournament is there is no 4A or 5A or 6A break down, just the best in the state at every level. Our kids are improving all the time. They’re a great young group. I’m really excited.” He added the field of participants at the tournament was so vast, some of his wrestlers actually got through nine matches without placing. Overall, the Dallas Mat Club program keeps growing, now with Talmadge at the helm in his second year (sixth overall with the club). There were 105 wrestlers K-5 and about another 90 in middle school. “We had a lot of first year and second-year wrestlers.
We’re getting a lot of buy in Second place: to the program,” he said. 6U 46 Kason Luther Talmadge credits the count8U 85 Jackson Gibson less hours of parents dedicatThird place: ing time and effort to assisting 12U Girls 126 Sara the program and Dallas High Talmadge School’s new coach Austin 8U 70 Shepherd Honeycutt Markee for “pumping new 10U Girls 73 Brooke energy into the program.” “It’s fun to see it out on the Young 14U Girls 97 Lyla Croxford mat. Fun to see at all levels from high school on down,” Talmadge added.
Fourth Place:
14U 114 Lane Traglia-Oden
Fifth place:
14U Girls 87 Taeveny Tormis 6U 56 Daniel Mortensen 6U 40 Barrett Brown
Sixth place:
6U 53 Logan Trowbridge
Dallas Mat Club’s top finishers were: First place:
16U 190 Carson Langford 14U Girls 163 Gabriella Dyer 14U 250+ Corbyn Mumey
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