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Council discusses next steps for police station

By DAVID HAYES I-O Editor

The city council is not ready to give up the fight in securing a new police station for the city of Dallas after voters rejected a $17 2 million bond proposal to construct a new facility.

City Manager Brian Latta led the discussion, seeking input and direction for city staff toward next steps.

As of June 2, the bond proposal received 2,344 votes in favor and 2 853 votes in opposition.

To turn around public opinion, Latta laid out three initial plans staff recommended.

He said the first option is referring the same measure to the ballot again, just with a more educational component.

“Maybe justify why it costs what it costs, developing a strategy in the campaign in a public setting. Then taking that same project forward to a future election,” Latta said. “That’s a common practice to other communities who have bond measures or levies that have failed the first time around.”

Another option is to develop plans for a different project altogether other than a new police station or do nothing. Although Latta said the staff does not recommend the council take no action.

A third option is to explore alternative ways to fund the project that were not given to the voters to consider.

Latta said in his conversations in private with councilors and from the community there is a need for this project and there is a desire to make it happen.

Councilor David Shein’s first inclination was to hash this out in a work study session.

“No matter what happens, it’s going to be an extended conversion,” he said.

Council President Larry Briggs said a limited amount of time was his biggest issue if they were to go back out for another levy or bond.

Latta said that depends upon which election they target. He explained there is not a general election this fall. But there is an election date.

“That means if you wanted to target this fall for an election… you would have to refer the measure by the first meeting in August,” he explained. “The city would have to pay for the printing and distribution (postage) of that ballot. So you’re looking to spend less than $10 000 to have that election.”

To get it on next May’s election, the measure would have to be referred by February. Or to be on on next fall’s general election the council would have a little over a year to submit an item on the ballot.

Monmouth Has Pride celebrates unity for all

By LANCE MASTERSON For

The Itemizer-Observer

Getting stronger every year.

That’s what’s happening with Monmouth Has Pride, which shows no sign of slowing down as it marked its fifth year on Saturday. The festival, which celebrates unity and inclusion for all, drew its largest numbers ever: an estimated 400-plus attendees and more than 60 vendors.

“This is the biggest it’s ever been, for sure,” volunteer Matthew Matz said. “I was walking through the park earlier and was just surprised by how full it was.”

Vendor booths took over the upper park area, with crowds mingling throughout. Heather Matz, volunteer coordinator, noted that festival growth is due to the positive buzz created by past Monmouth Has Pride events.

“I think it’s just … if you build it, they will come. People love it because it’s community oriented,” she said.

Providing an accessible and affirming environment is also part of the festival’s lure.

“Our goal is to provide a safe space for anyone who might not feel they fit in elsewhere. We want people to know that this is a community where they can be themselves, whatever that looks like,” Matthew added.

Activities include a parade, free picnic lunches for 250 people, family games, music, face painting and a craft table. All in a park atmosphere heavy on relaxation.

“Everything’s about creating a welcoming space for everyone,” Matthew said.

Carol McKiel, who co-founded the event with Rebecca Salinas-Oliveros,

Monmouth Has Pride keeps getting bigger and bigger, drawing an estimated 400-plus attendees and more than 60 vendors to Saturday’s event. The annual affair, now in its fifth year, was at Main Street Park.

remembered the festival’s humble beginnings.

“That first year, there were about 20 people. It was 112 degrees outside,” she said.

McKiel credits much of the festival’s growth to social media outreach, both by the organizing team and by vendors with large followings.

“We’re also listed on the statewide Pride calendar alongside Portland, Salem and Eugene,” she said. “Monmouth is right up there with the big cities.”

McKiel also acknowledged how the current political climate - where basic human rights are under attack, some say - may have galvanized community support.

“As you walk around today, it just feels like a bubble of love. You’ve got young people, parents, little kids,” she said. “It’s glimpses into

what life could be like if we just respected one another. People are here to be seen, to be accepted … maybe that feels even more necessary right now.”

Organizers noted that they took additional safety precautions this year given tensions around LGBTQ+ events elsewhere. Though all was peaceful as of early afternoon.

Among the many vendors was Nancy Anderson, owner of Hazel’s on Main, a local restaurant and wine bar.

“We’re here to increase awareness and support Pride,” she said of her presence. “It’s also a chance to meet new people, give out business cards and let folks know where we are.”

All in all, on a day that featured blue skies and no clouds, there were hundreds of rainbows at Main Street Park.

The city of Dallas announced June 4 that Jennifer Ward has been promoted to be the new public works director. Ward will officially begin her new role on June 24 as part of a planned transition of current public works director Gary Marks’ retirement on June 30 Ward has served as a member of the Dallas Public Works Department for the past 3 ½ years, contributing to the city’s infrastructure and services.

Mayor Rich Slack said Ward’s deep understanding of the department’s operations, combined with her commitment to public service, makes her well equipped to lead the department into the future.

“I am confident that the city manager has made an excellent choice and I look forward to seeing where she takes the department into the future,” Slack said.

Ward added she has been fortunate to love the work she does and genuinely enjoy the people she works with.

“As public works director, I’m looking forward to advancing the projects and services of the city, strengthening community partnerships, and developing supportive relationships with the men and women who anchor our community – the public works employees of the city of Dallas,” Ward said.

Dallas joins the Oregon Film Trail

Dallas has joined into a partnership with the Oregon Film Trail, highlighting the history that film has in the city.

Dallas joins more than 40 physical signs and hundreds of digital scene locations across Oregon that celebrate and recognize this history with the installation of a sign highlighting the location where filming occurred, and more about the film and the people behind it.

PHOTO BY DAVID HAYES

The first ever graduating class of Dallas Community High School gathers for one

group photo before celebrating with family and friends after their ceremony June

at the Nesmith Readiness Center. The graduates are (back row from left) Sinae Fast, Thomas Rankersley, Dean Burwash, Jack Sparks, and Beau Burnette; front row (from left) Callie Sparre, Shyleigh Stanley, Mason Gann and Bridgett Osgood.

Jennifer Ward

PHOTO BY LANCE MASTERSON

Team Dallas collects several OACA Awards

By OREGON ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION

The Oregon Athletic Coaches Association recognized five Dallas winners for their annual state awards banquet May 31, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, which recognizes outstanding coaching achievements and longevity, scholar athletes and community supporters.

Among those winners were three coaches, head boys golf coach Jenny White, girls

wrestling coach Tony Olliff, head track and field coach Bill Masei, senior student-athlete Polly Olliff and community member and local business owner Jake Frazier. Polly Olliff, a senior at Dallas High School and three-sports standout, won the Scholar Athlete Award and a scholarship for $2,000 for her outstanding academic and athletic progress over four years at DHS. Olliff, a girls wrestling state champion and cross country state qualifier,

was among seven other female athletes chosen for the award. Frazier was given the OACA Community service award. This award is presented to community members who show unparalleled support in their community. As the owner of Domino’s in Dallas, Frazier has provided local schools, businesses, frontline workers and community functions with pizza donations and support for over 10 years.

White was recognized as the league Coach of the Year

and the 5A Boys Golf Coach of the Year for her team’s success at districts and state in 2024. White was awarded the National Federation of High Schools Section 8 Golf Coach of the Year. This award encompasses coaches from the eight Northwestern regional states. Coach Olliff was recognized for 25 years of outstanding coaching service. Olliff coached at Stanfield, McNary and Bend high school. Olliff currently is an assistant football and head girls wrestling

coach, was the former head wrestling coach at Dallas High School, earning multiple COY honors in wrestling, leading his team to multiple state titles, earning 5A state coach of the year honors. Olliff has coached numerous high school state wrestling champions over the course of his coaching career.

Masei received a 35 Years of Coaching Excellence Award. The head track coach at Dallas High School has won over a 10 league coach of the year honors in football and

track, along with a state coach of the year honor in football while being selected as a head coach in the East West Shrine All Star game twice. Masei has coached 14 individual high school state champions in track and field over his 35 years of coaching. He has coached 12 athletes that went on to receive Division One scholarships in football and track. Masei was also recognized as a past president of the OACA.

DHS summer construction focuses on safety, accessibility

By SHANNON RITTER DHS Assistant Principal

As summer approaches, residents near Dallas High School will notice increased construction activity around campus. While the Dallas School District is navigating a challenging budget season that has required reductions in staffing and programs, it’s important for the community to know the ongoing construction projects are funded through a separate source – bond dollars approved by voters. School funding comes from multiple, distinct sources, each with strict guidelines on usage. General Fund dollars, for example, primarily cover staff salaries, educational programs, and daily operations.

In contrast, bond funds are voter-approved dollars designated exclusively for facility improvements, repairs, and safety enhancements. The bond funds cannot legally be redirected to pay for teachers, support staff, or educational programs.

Projects scheduled this summer at Dallas High School reflect the district’s

commitment to safety, accessibility, and responsible maintenance of community assets, such as improvements to ADA access points, and sidewalk and entry repairs, making DHS more accessible for all students, families, and community members.

Safety enhancements are also a top priority. A new interior vestibule will be

added at the athletic entrance, bolstering security measures and visitor management. Additionally, construction crews will install fencing designed to better secure the perimeter of the school grounds.

Other noteworthy improvements include renovations to the old Career and Technical Education building, metal

siding repairs on certain exterior walls, and replacement of winches and rigging in the DHS Theater. These improvements, made possible by voter-approved bond dollars, help ensure that Dallas High School remains safe, accessible, and well-maintained, now and for future generations of students.

Sign up now for Lions Club annual Cruise-in Car Show Aug. 16

The Central Lions Club of Monmouth-Independence hosts its 14th annual Cruise-in and Car Show on Aug. 16 at Riverview Park and Amphitheater in downtown Independence. The registration fee to enter a car is $25 which includes

breakfast for the driver. This year, a full breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage is also available to all members of the community for $10 A goodie bag and a dash magnet will be given to the first 100 registrants.

The car show begins at 9 a.m. with the gates opening for cars at 8 a.m. and the awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Activities include a raffle, a 50/50 drawing and trophy

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presentations. Car club participation is encouraged. The show is open to all years, makes and models of vehicles. Proceeds will help support the Lions’ many community projects throughout the year.

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“I guess we should look at quality not speed when it comes to what our ask is going to be,” Briggs said. He added the latest election results left him with two or three questions. Is it possible for the architect or engineering group to value engineer the project as it sits?

“To give us detailed budget numbers on foundation, footings, electrical the breakdown of a budget that is maybe not as ‘fluffy’ as we have?” Briggs asked.

Shein said the term he’s heard is “Taj Mahal.”

Second, Briggs inquired about bringing in the lead architect and two or three contractors to look at the I-O building and give the council some design proposals that they could provide at a cost savings over a new facility.

“Third, and quite harsh, throw some services we have out on a levy and a levy fee to bill that, such as an operations levy to pay for parks, aquatic center and the library. This

For information, go to the Central Lions Club website https:// mi-lions.org and click on the Car Show/Cruise In link, or contact the Central Lions Club at CentralLionsCruiseIn@Gmail.com.

would relieve pressure on the police to build a new facility,” Briggs proposed. Latta said one of the hard things for people to understand is how much it costs to have a house built. A commercial building costs more than that and a safety building costs even more.

“I think there was a lot of sticker shock seeing a 13,000 square foot building costing $17 2 million,” Latta said.

“You could get a second opinion on what our architects did on the existing project. In the process of taking out non critical operational elements you don’t want to get to a point where you value engineer just get it approved when it’s not serving its intended purpose.”

In Briggs’s option two, staff could put out for bids and proposals to look at the existing I-O building, Latta said.

However, considering a levy would require working with financial advisors to find what that number would look like. And look into if that fee could be used to cover debt service for a new building,” Latta explained.

Councilor Carlos Barrientos had his own list of options.

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He recommended taking citizens on tours of comparable police stations in the region, particularly Monmouth and Independence.

“That way, citizens can see what a 21st Century Police Station actually looks like, opposed to what we have,” he said. He also floated the idea of cutting out the design feature of a secured parking garage to scale back the overall cost of the structure design.

Finally, he recommended setting up a citizen committee to get more people involved including a being led by a citizen chairperson to get more community members get “some skin in the game.”

“I want to stress the investment,” Barrientos added, “The overall investment for 50-75 years what this police department is going to mean to the quality of life.”

He explained in the upcoming decades, the current number of police officers is going to grow from its current number of 23 to 35 or 45 or more and the city needs a facility that will grow with them.

Michael Hosapple said while he knew he was new to the council, they could not afford to abandon the goal of a new station for a different project as proposed on staff’s option two.

“This town needs a station that is going to serve it into the future,” he said.

Shein said if they’re going to follow Barrientos’ path of cutting non essentials, “we’ll need to go through with a fine tooth comb to find what are necessities. You named one obvious one. There might be other places we could cut some fat and still have a facility that would serve the needs of that direction.”

Another option that is on the table the council could consider is finding a new site for the police station and creating a new design, such as a one-story building and ample surface area for parking. But the city would have to general fund dollars rather than ARPA funds to pursue that route Latta said.

Briggs added it could help the next process by hiring a marketing firm to help get the word out and the community better behind the project.

On June 5, students from Myers Elementary in West Salem were treated to a tour of the Polk County Museum. The 60 children and their 10 escorts were treated to a lively tour led by new volunteer and retired teacher Kellie Ackerman. The children had a history treasure hunt booklet prepared by Kellie and friends. It was a great day. For the volunteers at the museum, standing by to help were Linda Fast, Jerry Murphy, David Moellenberndt, Al Ratzlaff, Barbara Godart, Jean Peterson, Kathy Horn, and Sonja Ely.

the actors and crew during their time in Dallas.

Downtown Dallas served as a location for the movie

“Promise,” starring James Woods and James Garner.

The film, released in 1986 highlighted the struggles that families face caring for loved ones who are diagnosed with mental health conditions.

The film won two Golden Globe Awards and five Primetime Emmy awards.

The sign highlighting this film will be installed on the corner of Mill and Main Street, across from the former Blue Garden Restaurant, which was popular among

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The community is invited to a ribbon cutting for the sign, hosted by the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, at noon, June 18

About the Oregon Film Trail

The Oregon Film Trail is a statewide initiative that celebrates the many movies and TV shows filmed in Oregon. By visiting the real-life locations where these stories were brought to life, visitors can explore Oregon’s deep film history while supporting the local communities that hosted these productions. It’s the official state film trail — and the first of its kind in the

U.S. — connecting visitors to iconic filming sites and sharing behind-the-scenes stories in a fun, accessible way.

The Oregon Film Trail was created by the Governor’s Office of Film and TV (also known as Oregon Film), in partnership with its nonprofit arm, the OregonMade Creative Foundation. These two organizations worked alongside numerous local partners, cities, tourism offices, museums, and community leaders across the state to bring the trail to life.

Learn more about the Oregon Film Trail by visiting @oregonfilmtrail on Facebook and Instagram.

Wolves Athletic Auction exceeds expectations

Western Oregon University hosted the 39th Annual Wolves Athletic Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union on May 31. The event drew approximately 300 attendees to the WOU campus, as well as dozens more to the online auction held the week prior. Thanks to generous donors, sponsors, bidders, and attendees, Wolves Athletics raised $224,775 across all aspects of the event.

“All proceeds from the event support scholarships and help enhance the overall experience for the over 400 student-athletes across Western’s 14 NCAA Division II sports and cheer,” said Randi Lydum, WOU executive Director of Athletics. “A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Tony Salinas, our emcee for the evening, Hannah

Rispler, and our auctioneer, Jim Taylor, all Western students and alumni.”

Salinas shared his inspiring personal journey and talked about the family atmosphere of Wolves Athletics.

“As athletes, it is easy to get caught up in stats, percentages, and wins, but that is not the reason I will never forget my senior year. I will remember this final season because of what it represented: resilience, family, and the power of a second chance. I found all that and more at Western,” Salinas said.

The Wolves Athletic Auction was presented by Oregon State Credit Union, back for its 20th year as presenting sponsor.

“We were delighted to be back for our 20th year as the sponsor of the auction,” said

Jordan Carpenter, Monmouth Branch Manager. “Our commitment to supporting the communities we serve is so important to us, and we deeply value student success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support and empower our student-athletes.”

Additional auction sponsors include Vines, Tours, and Cruises; Ferguson Wellman; Arena Sports Bar and Grill; Rookies Sports Tap; Eola Hills Winery; Anne Allan Group; “C” Cable Realty; Miller Nash; Andersen Construction; Petals & Vines; Turner Construction; ServPro Team McGinnis; Salem Health; Partnerships in Community Living; the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce; Compass Visual; Xicha Brewing; and Parallel 45 Brewing.

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wide by 10.5” tall Branches: Dallas, Monmouth, W.Salem

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History lesson in person

Ann Mundell Freeman Dec 18, 1930 – May 24, 2025

Ann Mundell Freeman, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at age 94

Born on Dec. 18, 1930, in North Bend, Oregon, Ann spent over 60 years in Dallas, where she built a life of love and service. She was

Editor’s Note: Polk County Health Department conducts a bi-annual, unannounced inspection of licensed restaurants. The establishments receive an overall grade on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish washing and sanitizing and equipment and facility cleanliness. The restaurants are scored on a 100-point scale. They receive a 5-point deduction for priority violation and a 3-point deduction for priority foundation violations. Deductions are doubled if recorded on consecutive inspections. Restaurants are compliant if they receive a score of 70 or higher. They must be reinspected within 30 days if they receive a score below 70 or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance that indicate passing or failing their most recent inspection.

Kindee Thai Eatery

165 Broad St., Monmouth Inspection Date: April 30

Score: 95 - Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically a container of bean sprouts is sitting out at 58F. Operator states it has been out for 3 1/2 hours.

Lunitas Mexican Food

365 E Ellendale Ave., Dallas Inspection Date: April 28

Score: 90

- Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross

the widow of Donald Freeman, a WWII and Korean War veteran, who passed in 2018. Ann worked at Polk Community Hospital and later with Dr. John Buell, dedicating her career to helping others.

She volunteered with Polk County Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) for over a decade and served at the Polk County Food Bank. A passionate advocate for veterans, she supported the Wounded Warrior Project.

Ann is survived by her children June Freeman-Altaras and Jay Freeman; son-in-law Gary Altaras; grandchildren Megan Bruce, Alyson Barhan, Trevor Roush, Jordan Roush, Jacob and Zoe Altaras; and five great-grandchildren.

Her kindness, dedication and love for her family and community will be deeply missed. A private family service will be held in Kirkland, Washington. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or

OBITUARIES

the Polk County Food Bank in her memory.

Jimmie Chesley Peterson, a resident of Dallas, Oregon, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Dallas. Jimmie was born in Tillamook, Oregon, on July 27, 1939, the son of Chesley and Louise Peterson. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at RAF Mildenhall Air Force Base in England, where he met the love of his life, Pamela Jean Richardson, whom he married on Dec. 17, 1960, at St. Saviour’s Church in London. After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force they moved to a ranch in Madras, Oregon. They later moved to Salem, and then Kirkland and Bellevue, Washington. While in the Seattle area, he worked for Boeing and helped build the first 747 jumbo jet ever built. They settled in Dallas, Oregon, in 1973, where they raised their four boys, owned and trained horses and he worked in the welding industry. He enjoyed flying planes, working with horses,

April Restaurant Inspections

contamination, specifically: a container of raw chicken is above raw eggs in the walk-in fridge.

- Cooked potentially hazardous food is improperly cooled, specifically a container of cooked chicken in broth in walk in is 90F. Operator states it has been cooling for four hours. The container of beans cooked last night is 49F.

Vianney’s Tamales

662 S 13th St., Independence Inspection Date: April 25 Score: 100

GrainStation Brew Works 220 N. Pacific Highway, Monmouth Inspection Date: April 24

Score: 90

- Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically two containers of waffle batter are sitting on the counter at 55F. Operator states they have been out for 10 minutes.

- Poisonous or toxic materials are not properly separated or located, specifically operator nicotine device is charging on top of the prep unit.

The Summit 400 Monmouth Ave. N., Monmouth

Inspection Date: April 24

Score: 100

Lulu’s Restaurant 145 Monmouth Ave., Monmouth

Inspection Date: April 24

Score: 92

- Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink, specifically no paper towels at the back handwashing sink. Facility is out of paper towels.

- Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically a container of sliced onion and jalapeño is 74F. Operator states it has been out for one hour.

Hong Kong Restaurant

325 Main St., Dallas

Inspection Date: April 21

Score: 100

Dorm Food-WOU

345 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth

Inspection Date: April 17

Score: 100

Coffee Shop - WOU

400 Monmouth Ave. N., Monmouth

Inspection Date: April 17

Score: 100

James2 Community Kitchen

565 SE Lacreole St., Dallas

Inspection Date: April 17

Score: 100

B’s Buzz

11065 W Perrydale Road Loop, Amity

Inspection Date: April 16

Score: 100

hunting, fishing, spending time with and cooking for his family.

He is survived by his sons Jimmie (daughter-in-law Danni), J.D. (daughter-in-law Lorie), Jason (fiancé Deb Steeprow), and John (daughter-in-law Lynsi); his sister, Virginia “Ginger” CarpenterBasquin; along with 15 grandchildren, Phillip, Rachel, Parker, Jacob, Emilie, Connor, Jarett, Allison, Nolan, Emma, Elizabeth, Zachary, Lily, Braedyn, and Kendyn; and eight great grandchildren, Hudson, Henry, Lainey, Ida Jean, LeeRoy, Jinsley, Beckett and Peyton.

He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter-in-law Carrie Peterson; and sister Lorena “Rinky” Peterson.

A Celebration of Jimmie’s life will be held on Monday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at Grace Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital. Bollman’s Tribute Center is caring for the family.

Carl’s Jr. 131 N Pacific Highway, Monmouth

Inspection Date: April 14

Score: 100

Sonny’s Coffee and Plants 1282 Main St E., Monmouth

Inspection Date: April 11

Score: 100

Taco Bell 1537 Monmouth-Independence Highway, Independence Inspection Date: April 11

Score: 100

Micheladas Antojitos el Perico, LLC 1353 Monmouth St., Independence Inspection Date: April 11

Score: 100

Rogue Public House

555 NW 9th St., West Salem Inspection Date: April 9

Score: 90

marked March 30 11 days prior.

Containers of beer cheese are incorrectly date marked. Opened gallon of milk in the bar walk in is not date marked, Manufacturer “best by” date is April 4, five days prior. Operator is not sure when milk was opened.

Mendi’s Pizza Parlor 1695 Monmouth St., Independence

Inspection Date: April 7 Score: 100

Dry Town Food Truck

180 Main St. E., Monmouth Inspection Date: April 4 Score: 100

Dry Town Tap Station

180 Main St. E., Monmouth Inspection Date: April 4

Score: 100

Hazel’s on Main

105 E. Main St., Monmouth Inspection Date: April 4

- Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: metal container of batter for fried cheese curds is 68F. Operator states it has been out for three hours.

- Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly datemarked, specifically a container of chili in the walk-in fridge is date

Score: 95 - Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically raw eggs are stored above half & half and olives in prep unit 1, and above asparagus and cooked chicken in reach in the fridge.

Galaxy Won 780 Main St., Dallas Inspection Date: April 2 Score: 100

Jimmie Peterson July 27 1939 - May 31 2025

OPINION

Guest column

Fully funding community corrections is a public safety imperative

By JEREMY GORDON

As a Polk County Commissioner and co-chair of the Association of Oregon Counties Public Safety and Veterans Steering Committee, I have the privilege of working with leaders from across the state to keep our communities safe. I also represent counties on the state’s SB 1145 Workgroup, which brought together all the interested parties to review how Oregon funds its local community corrections programs. These are the county-run parole and probation services that supervise people released from prison or sentenced to local supervision. They help people stay on the right track and hold them accountable when they do not. Counties struck a bargain decades ago with the state - we’ll run the probation system locally and you’ll pay for these services out of the state budget.

Community corrections programs save taxpayer money. They are more cost-effective than prison and allow counties to respond to local needs. These programs emphasize accountability, rehabilitation, and public safety. But they cannot run on good intentions. They need trained staff, access to treatment programs, and enough funding to do the work properly.

Every six years, Oregon conducts a detailed cost study to determine what it actually costs to run community corrections programs safely and effectively. This study is required by law and takes significant time and effort from county staff. The most recent study shows that costs have gone up due to inflation and the greater complexity of cases that county probation officers are supervising. High-risk, high-need individuals need more frequent contacts with probation officers, drug or mental health treatment, and other support in order to help them stop committing crimes - all of which take time and resources. Unfortunately, the Legislature seems poised to fund community corrections at 2006 levels, the last time the cost study was honored, not according to 2025 realities.

When parole and probation officers are supervising too many people with too few resources, they struggle to provide the attention needed to reduce repeat offenses. That puts more pressure on law enforcement, district attorneys, and the courts. It also places greater risk on the communities we are all trying to protect. And it will result in significant job losses in the public safety system across the state. Thankfully, Polk County staff levels will

remain resilient thanks in part to the support of Polk County residents. The governor’s recommended budget included a partial increase to reflect the study’s findings.

Unfortunately, the decrease in the state’s revenue forecast meant that the Legislature had fewer dollars to allocate among many competing priorities and the proposed funding for community corrections falls short of what is required to carry out these responsibilities effectively. This decision is regrettable, but not irreversible.

Here in Polk County, voters have stepped up. Thanks to a public safety operating levy, we have been able to maintain important public safety services. I am deeply grateful to our residents for making that investment. However, when legislative appropriations fall short, despite evidence showing the true needs on the ground, these services turn into underfunded mandates and strain county general funds. If we want fewer people returning to jail or prison and safer communities, we must fully fund community corrections. Local leaders are doing their part. The voters of Polk County have done theirs. Now it is time for the state to meet its responsibility.

Chamber Chatter

The Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses in our communities. Find out how by attending Chamber events. In addition to special gatherings and ribbon-cuttings, the Chamber has Greeters and Thirsty Thursday every month. The next Greeters is July 9 at 8:30 a.m. at Habebah Mediterranean Cuisine (located at 110 Main St. W., in Monmouth). The next Thirsty Thursday is July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Rookie’s Sports Tap (located at 641 Clay St, in Monmouth). Remember to watch for more information coming soon

about the Chamber’s plans for a Golden Gala.

The M-I Chamber is pleased to name Homestead Properties as their Chamber Member of the Week.

Homestead Property Management connects its customers with renting or leasing of both multi- and single-family homes, apartments and duplexes.

The company serves not only Monmouth and Independence, but also Dallas, Salem, Keizer, Newberg, Carlton and Mt Angel, an ever-expanding service area.

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Homestead Properties has been part of the local business community for many years. The M-I Chamber heartily recommends them for your local and not-so-local rental and leasing needs.

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OLCC Ratifies Bottle Bill Changes

Lawmakers made changes in response to pushback from stores and their neighbors fed up with collateral damage from Oregon’s iconic environmental measure

BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission today ratified changes to the Bottle Bill enacted by Senate Bill 992, which Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law earlier this week.

The legislation, aimed at quelling pushback against the Bottle Bill, came in response to concerns from grocers, convenience stores and Oregonians who live or work near places where people return empty containers.

Some of the changes are statewide: Retailers will now only have to accept returns between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, instead of all hours they are open, for instance. And as of July 1, canned wine, cider over 8 5% alcohol by volume, sake and mead containers are subject to deposit and redemption statewide.

But much of the new law is aimed at Portland (the relevant

sections apply to “a city having a population greater than 500 000,” of which there is only one in Oregon).

SB 992 seeks to take some of the pressure off a system that saw the return of more than 2 billion containers last year but generated criticism because of some of the negative side effects associated with those returns. In response to those concerns, lawmakers greenlighted the creation of what SB 992 calls an “alternative access redemption center” in central Portland.

What that actually means is the state and the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which manages Bottle Bill returns, are nodding to the reality that Portland’s central city might be best served by an expansion of The People’s Depot, a nonprofit DIY recycling center currently operating under the east end of the Morrison Bridge.

OBRC operates two massive redemption centers in Portland, one at Northeast 122nd Avenue and Glisan Street and one at Hayden Meadows in North Portland, but canners and people returning their empties in the central city through OBRC’s green bag program deliver their containers to grocery and convenience stores. That has created conflict and unhappiness for store operators and neighbors. SB 992 will allow the expansion of The People’s Depot, including the location of a permanent site yet to be determined.

SB 992 allows grocery stores close to the new alternative recycling center to opt out of redemptions other than accepting bulk returns through OBRC’s automated green bag program; shortens the hours that nearby convenience stores of less than 5 000 square feet must accept returns to 8 am to 6 pm (rather than the 8 am to 8 pm allowed in the rest of the state); and limits the

number of containers those convenience stores must accept to 24 per person per day.

The new changes show a flexibility on the part of lawmakers and Kotek to make changes to the Bottle Bill. The OLCC, which regulates

container recycling, will now incorporate the new guidelines into temporary rules between now and Dec. 2, when the agency must formalize permanent rules.

continue to serve communities across our state for

to come,”

Dennis

said at the commission’s special June 5 meeting.

“With today’s significant changes, we will ensure that our pioneering system will

ODOT to receive over $80M for natural disaster recovery efforts

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is receiving to $83 215 245 for work it completed to repair roads and other critical infrastructure that were deeply damaged during natural disasters.

The federal funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will be used to reimburse ODOT for its vital work that was needed to ensure communities across the state can continue to recover from years of severe weather events, according to a release from Oregon U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas,

Maxine Dexter, and Janelle Bynum.

The federal funding for ODOT’s natural disaster recovery includes:

$30,735,975 to repair damages following the 2020 Labor Day fires. The wildfires statewide caused damage to federal-aid highways from fire, fallen trees, and falling rocks.

$23,210,956 for work that repaired damages sustained during severe winter weather in December 2022. The significant rains across Western Oregon caused flooding and landslides. One landslide threatened to block I-84, and a large portion of a hillside came down and wiped-out Highway 101

$20,000,000 for infra-

structure repairs following the January 2024 ice storm. This significant winter storm covered much of Oregon in ice, causing trees and power lines to come down across roads and damage signs. The same storm dropped several inches of rain in Southern Oregon, causing flooding and landslides.

$3,164,000 to repair damages following a series of severe winter storms in December 2021. The storms brought excessive rain and high winds across the state of Oregon, lasting until January 10 2022. Multiple large landslides occurred, temporarily limiting access to I-84, OR 138, OR 30, and

several others. Culverts blew out, causing multiple roadway collapses.

$2,765,399 for work to repair damages from severe storms in February 2019

The storms caused heavy snow and ice accumulation, high winds, flooding, landslides, and erosion in the southwestern and western parts of the state, resulting in critical transportation failures, loss of power and communications capabilities, and emergency mass care needs.

$2,500,000 for repairs following a series of severe storms in December 2023

The storm system brought heavy rains, flooding, and landslides to five counties

and was so severe it caused two roads to collapse— Miami Foley and Sandlake in Tillamook County. It also caused the temporary closure of State Highways 101 and 26. Other federal-aid roads were damaged by scour, washouts, debris flows, and mudslides.

$538,915 for wildfire recovery efforts following the 2017 fire season. These fires significantly impacted transportation systems in the following counties: Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Lane, Linn, Marion, and Multnomah.

$300 000 for infrastructure recovery efforts

following an atmospheric river in January 2021. The severe storm brought heavy rain across Oregon, causing flooding, landslides, roads to wash out on US 30, I-84, and sinkholes on Hwy 101 and many other major highways across Oregon in early January 2021

The federal investments for Oregon come through eight awards under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FHWA Emergency Relief Program, which helps communities hurt by natural disasters and catastrophic events by providing federal funding for them to repair damaged roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure.

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CHS Grads receive their diplomas.

Some decorated their mortarboard.

Sun shines on these CHS grads.

FCHS grads Christopher Sickles and Ariel Cooper.

PHS Holden Williams (salutatorian), Jordan Blair and Braylin Hodges.

Thomas Tankersley hugs a family member.

Western Christian High School celebrates graduation.

Local athletes win postseason honors

DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL

ALL-CONFERENCE

Golf

Boys: Kanon Kitner (8th), Tyson Lunde (9th) Girls: Nerea Acosta-Ruiz (3rd), Bethany West (8th)

Softball

First Team: Harlow Nelson, Maddi Jones, Madi Ruman

Second Team: Grace Walls, Ava Woods

Honorable Mention: Kadence Tullock, Ruby Halligan, Kaiya Woolsey, Mahayla Benoit

Baseball

First Team: Hunter Rivers, utility; Tommy Hess, designated hitter; Jack Stange, outfield; Eli Hess, outfield

Second Team: Landon Peirce, pitcher

Honorable Mention: Eli Sledge, catcher; Graysen Gardner, infield; Bennett Cresswell, pitcher

Track & Field

First Team: Harlow Nelson, Sean Ward, Amber Green, Tanya Green, Kaiden Gregory, Jared Zumwalt, Noah Rautio, Jacoby Morrison

Second Team: Liz Walker, Alexis Ward, Tanya Green, Harlow Nelson, Amber Green (4X100 4X400 relays)

Honorable Mention: Jana

Deming, Jordan Braziel, Kelsey Rodli

CENTRAL

Signings

Lily McCormick (WOU softball), Gabe Haines (Colgate University football) and Sienna Perez (Centralia College soccer)

Softball

Special Award: Lily McCormick, MidWillamette Conference

Pitcher of the Year

First Team: Tawney Snair, utility; Ariannah Williams,

See PREP, page B8

High jumper’s self-confidence never

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Sean Ward knew numbers didn’t tell the whole story - that he was better than the two high jumpers seeded ahead of him at the Class 5A State Track & Field Championships.

Turns out, Ward was right. He was better than the competition. Which is why the Dallas High School senior ends his prep career as state champion.

“I had better PRs than the top seeds,” he said in explaining his self-confidence. “Me and another kid were tied at 6-8, but I thought I was better.”

Ward then went out and proved it. It began with a missed attempt at 6-6

“I failed at 6-6, and one of the kids got it on their first attempt. So that put me back, and I was like, dang, okay. Just brush it off. I know I can get it,” Ward said. “Once I got it on the second attempt, I knew.”

He wrapped things up with a jump of 6-feet, .7 ¾ inches. He cleared the bar on his second attempt, an effort that required more bending of the back in clearing the bar.

“It’s actually pretty nice,” he said of his title. “No one can take that away from meI’m a state champion.”

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Sean Ward (right) is not only a state champion in the high jump. The Dallas High School senior recently learned that he is an All-American, as determined by the National High School Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Ward’s best mark in the high jump is 6-8.

Carden Druliner, of Silverton, was second, at 6-6 25 As for the numbers?

Seedings for state were determined by results from district finals. At a subpar 6-2, Ward was second at the Mid-Willamette Conference finals. It’s a mark that was

far short of his personal best of 6-8 set at the John Oliver Invitational.

The 6-8 mark in the high jump qualified Ward for All-American status, as determined by the National High School Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Ward is just the second

All-American Bill Masei has coached in his 30 years.

Adhering to routine was the plan heading into state. In Ward’s case, this meant entering the competition at a height, 5-10, not commensurate with his resume.

“Usually, a 6-8 jumper would come in at maybe 6 or 6-2. But Sean really likes that routine of getting warmed up. We really hammered getting in at 5-10 the whole week, and not skipping any heights.…Go through the progression,” coach Bill Masei explained.

It hasn’t taken long for Ward to scale the mountain. He picked up high jumping two years ago. His personal best as a sophomore was 5-4 and 6-0 as a junior.

“My original goal, because I had no clue what I was going to be able to do my senior year, was to jump like 6-4, because that’s a four inch increase from where I was coming,” Ward said.

He credits that extra four inches, the ones that took him to 6-8, to resiliency.

“It’s a lot of technique and hard work,” Ward said. “You’ve got to stay consistent in order to jump consistently.”

Physical ability also helped.

“Sean’s a natural talent who’s gotten stronger and more explosive over the years,” Masei said. “He’s

gotten so much stronger in a year. He developed athletically just naturally on his own, to where he was faster and taller and stronger. More explosive.”

His explosiveness helps counter a lack of height.

“When you have an athlete that’s 5-10 jumping 6-8 that’s pretty impressive,” Masei said. “He’s not your typical high jumper. He’s not 6-4 or 6-6. He has an 8-step approach and he just elevates.”

Ward is headed to the University of Idaho, where he plans on competing in high jump, hurdles and sprints. A three-way athlete at Dallashe also played football and basketball - Ward will now focus exclusively on track.

“I’ve never done indoor track before,” he said. “But I’ll be training year-round from now on.”

Amber Green joins Ward as the school’s state champions this year. Both athletes worked hard to achieve their goal. Their efforts and success serve as a model for their fellow Dragons.

“We hype this up because it’s worth it,” Masei said of Green’s and Ward’s achievements. Going to Hayward Field, winning a title — it’s something you’ll remember for the rest of your life.”

Green goes from last to state title in 800 meters

By LANCE MASTERSON For The Itemizer-Observer

Amber Green ran the lap of her life to capture first place in the 800 meters at the Class 5A State Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field.

In the race, the Dallas High School sophomore was eighth after one lap. But never panicked, nor lost her focus.

“I just tucked into the back,” she said. “I was dead last after the first lap. I knew I didn’t want to go out hard and die.”

Instead, she remained true to her mantra: One step at a time. Green passed all seven runners in front of her over the final 400 meters.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way, given she was seeded seventh heading into the finals. But then clocked a personal best when it mattered most, at 2:16 16

Runner-up Skye Knox, of Summit High School, was less than a half-second behind her, at 2:16 37

The close finish left Green uncertain as to who won, at first.

“I just barely caught (Knox) at the end. So I wasn’t completely sure that I won when I crossed the finish line,” she

said. “But then I heard the announcer say my name.”

Coach Bill Masei was not surprised that Green delivered with so much at stake.

“Amber is just a special athlete,” he said. “Very coachable. Very disciplined.”

Masei haș coached 14 state champions, including four Dragons, in some 30 years. He and his staff know what to expect from Hayward Field.

“By having a lot of athletes at the state meet, you learn a lot of things,” he said. “We had both of those kids dialed in.”

The other “kid,” Sean Ward, bested the field in his specialty, the high jump. The senior is headed to Idaho State University, where he will compete in the Big Sky Conference.

As for Green, she was eying this moment all season.

“We’ve worked a lot this year on visualization. I’d play out worst-case and best-case scenarios in my mind. So I knew how to react,” she said of the pressure.

Much of the field, Green included, ran a 1500 meter race just two hours prior to the 800. Similar scheduling was in place at the Mid-Willamette Conference finals. Green and

Amber Green won gold in the 800 meters at last month’s Class 5A State Track and Field Championships. The event was held at historic Hayward Field, University of Oregon.

her coaches (Bailey Smith and Jerry Mullins) prepared her for the challenge.

“We had a great recovery system for Amber in-between races. Get her legs up. Get her on a Normatec Recovery System,” Masei said. “We just had her dialed in … post recovery work. She basically ran her race plan perfectly.”

Green agreed.

“My legs were pretty tired, so I didn’t want to go super

hard the first lap, and then struggle the second lap,” she explained.

Green’s late surge stunned the Hayward Field crowd, announcer included, who didn’t even call out her name until the finish.

“It’s kind of fun to go from an underdog spot and take the title,” she said. That said, Green never lacked confidence in herself.

“Going into it, my coaches and I believed I could take the state title,” she said. “So the goal was definitely first place.”

Just a year removed from missing state entirely, Green is now a champion. Following the Nike Outdoor Nationals, Green takes time off before she devotes energy to her next challenge: cross country.

“It took a few days to set in. But it feels good,” she said of the title. “It’s exciting to accomplish what I’ve been working toward for so long. But I’m also ready to see what I can accomplish next.” It will also also be exciting to see what the Dallas girls team accomplishes next, after their fifth place finish at state. Most of the team’s athletes are underclassmen and could return next year.

“It’s wonderful for the kids in our program,” Masei said of training alongside premier competitors. “It’s one of those things that you hope becomes infectious with the other athletes. Our younger athletes see Amber and Sean get on the podium, and they’re state champions, and it’s ‘I also want to be state champion.’”

PHOTO BY JERRY MULLINS

PAGES OF THE PAST FLASHBACK

50 years ago

June 11, 1975

Second vote on school budget to be June 17

Final comments were made by the board at the Monday night meeting concerning the upcoming budget and election on June 17. Discussion centered around efforts by many facets of the community in helping to get the $2,057,678 budget passed.

Dorothy Burow, president of the Dallas Education Association, issued a statement of support in passing the budget on behalf of the DEA. Following her comment, Ray Speulda, assistant superintendent, explained efforts of the Schools Committee to get the facts before the public.

New system in requirements is explained with competencies

New graduation requirements for the state of Oregon became effective July 1 1974. The class of 1976 that entered LaCreole Jr. High School this past September

will be the first group of Dallas Students to graduate under the new requirements.

The new graduation requirements include three distinct components: school attendance, units of credit to be earned grades 9 through 12 and competencies.

Attendance was changed from a 9th - 12th grade to a 1st - 12th grade requirement. Units of credit were expanded to include personal finance, career education and citizenship education. Competencies were an entirely new requirement.

Dunckel pitches Legion past Sprague

Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Legion baseball team chalked up their second win in as many games with a 6-3 decision over hosting Sprague. Their first win came on Wednesday at Newport.

According to Dallas coach Don Tomlin (JV baseball coach at Central) pitcher Kris Dunkel couldn’t receive enough bouquets for his effort against Sprague.

“He was a real standout. Kris faced 34 batters, struck out 13,

fanned the side in three innings, didn’t toss a wild pitch or commit a balk. Although he gave up nine hits, they were scattered,” Tomlin said.

40 Years Ago

June 12, 1985

Embattled FC Mayor steps down For the second time this year, a mayor in Falls City has resigned.

Mayor Bill Nicholls turned in his resignation letter to Falls City City Hall Monday morning after making the decision Friday.

Council member Jerry Holroyd also resigned Monday in a letter to City Hall. Holroyd couldn’t be reached for comment.

Nicholls, ,reached at home later that day, three reasons for his decision: “Stress, strain and stupidity.”

Dallas School Board votes to seek levy Sept. 17

The voters spoke - even if not very many of them did - the Dallas School Board decided Monday night at its meeting at the district administrative building.

Attempting to draw meaning from a March 21 levy defeat, in

Dallas Community Foundation announces scholarship recipients

The Dallas Community Foundation has announced their initial round of scholarship awards for 2025. The foundation administers a total of 16 scholarship funds. Thanks to the generosity of donors, 23 students received scholarships totaling $46,700 to pursue their post-secondary education. Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Recipients: Arvidson – Adriana Paz-Cavett

Charlie Bair Memorial – Nathan Ramirez, Benjamin Rowley

Karen Barnard Memorial Nursing –Morgan Shuck

Jeremy Buller Memorial – Justin Baker

Dallas Community Foundation – Hannah Griffith, Joseph Maxfield, Adrian Molina, Jack Sparks, Jace Spencer, Preston Waite, Zane White

Dallas Rotary/Morrison Academic – Annie

Edmiston, Jack Sparks, Preston Waite

Dallas Rotary/Morrison Vocational – Benjamin Rowley

Department of Forestry – Preston Waite, Kaiya Woolsey

Fairchild Family –Benjamin Rowley

Beatrice Gallaspy –Joah Dunbar, Emma Irwin, Grace Walls

Chester B. and Jeanne R. Healy – Polly Olliff, Dean Burwash

Robert and Michele Kliever – Kaiya Woolsey Piering Family –Preston Waite

Paul Olliff Memorial Math – Joseph Maxfield

Paul Olliff Memorial Wrestling – Polly Olliff (Special Recognition), Nathan Ramirez Rochambeau –Erez Cabiri, Mylie Hollingshead, Daria Harris, Jerrik Wade

Helen M. Smith –Annie Edmiston, Emma Irwin

The Foundation is accepting applications for the Stuart Olson

Memorial Culinary and Wine Studies Scholarship. Graduates of Dallas High School or current Dallas residents are eligible to apply. For more information, contact Mia Mohr at (503) 798-7847 or mia@dallascommunityfoundation. com.

Teagan Fregosi makes dean’s list at Ripon College

Teagan Fregosi, a Junior from Dallas, was named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Ripon College. To qualify, students must achieve a 3 40 grade point average or higher on a 4 00 scale and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded works.

Fregosi is majoring in psychology with a minor in studio art.

Local students named to Pacific University Dean’s List

Tatum Hutcheson, of Dallas, and Emma

Canales, of West Salem, were among the students named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business and Education who earn a grade-point average of at least 3 70 and complete 12 or more graded hours.

Isaac Cotlar graduates from Oberlin College and Conservatory

Isaac Cotlar, of West Salem, was among more than 700 students honored during Oberlin College and Conservatory’s 2025 commencement exercises, held under postcard-perfect Memorial Day skies in the community’s tree-lined Tappan Square.

Cotlar graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French.

which less than 20 percent of registered voters in the district turned out, board members said the vote still signaled that something had to change in the district’s proposed $8,177,900 budget for 1985-86

The board voted unanimously to go before the voters again with a new levy proposal on Sept. 17 the same date as the sales tax goes before voters statewide.

DHS coaches agree - AA is the best answer

Now that school’s out,

TOWN CRIER

Community Calendar June 11 - June 18

Wednesday, June 11

7 a.m. - Monmouth Public Library Board meeting, Monmouth Public Library

168 Ecols St. S.

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

8:30 a.m. - Mayor of Independence Office Hours, stop by and share your thoughts, ideas, and questions, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

8:30 a.m. - Dallas Area Senior Center Board of Directors meeting

9 a.m. - Trip to Dancing Oaks Nursery, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

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

10 a.m. - 4-Handed Pinochle/Card/Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center

10:30 a.m. - Little Bitty

Storytime, Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St.

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

11 a.m. - Mah-Jongg, Dallas Area Senior Center

11 a.m. - Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

12 p.m. Watch Repair & Knife Sharpening, Monmouth Senior Community Center

12:45 p.m. - Loneliness Solutions, Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

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

5:30 p.m. - Municipal Court

Arraignments, City Hall, 555 South Main St., Independence

5:30 p.m. - Dallas Parks Advisory Board meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

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

is now

for the

Pickleball Club’s 5th Annual Summer Pickleball Tournament. The event, which attracts contestants from around the region, runs July 11-13 at the main pickleball courts and the tennis courts across the street, at 1001 SE Barberry Ave. Players can find the registration link on the Dallas Pickleball Clubs website (www. dallaspickleballclub.net) or at pickleballtournaments.com.

Polk County Democrats meet via Zoom June 12

The Polk County Democrats meet via Zoom June 12 at 6:15 p.m. for an informative and educational meeting. This month’s guest speakers Valdez Bravo and Bill Dalton of Health Care for All Oregon. To receive the link to this meeting and be put on their email announcements list for future events, go to www.polkdems. org. Scroll down to click on the link to their Newsletter.

Dallas Library kicks off Summer Reading Program June 13

The Dallas Library Summer Reading Program starts June 13. The program features a lot of great performers in the park as well as prizes this year. To kick off the Summer Reading, the library will be showing

6 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Board meeting, Monmouth Public Works, 401 Hogan Road

6 p.m. - DDA Free Community Night: “The Lego Movie”, Dallas Cinema, 166 Mill St., Dallas

Thursday, June 12

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

10 a.m. - Cards/table games, Dallas Area Senior Center

10 a.m. - Calvary Chapel Dallas Sewing and Craft group meeting, 628 SE Jefferson St.

10 a.m. - Age Cafe, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10:15 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

10:30 a.m. - Stay and Play, 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.

11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

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

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

12 p.m. - 10-Minute Writing/Bridge, Dallas Area Senior Center

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

1 p.m. - Van Duzer Vineyards Hiking Tour, 11975 Smithfield Road, Dallas, call (800) 884-1927 for ticket information

6 p.m. - Independence Parks Master Plan Open House, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

6 p.m. - Dallas Planning Commission meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

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

“Dog Man: the Movie” at 4 p.m.

The Arts Integrated Ministry debuts “Carrots” June 13

The Arts Integrated Ministry presents a performance of “Carrots!” based on Anne of Green Gables, June 13-15 and 20-22, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. For free tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/carrotsbased-on-anne-of-green-gables-tickets1349215713519 A $5 suggested donation per person at the door.

IDA celebrates last day of school June 13 with free event

The Independence Downtown Association hosts an event on June 13 from 3-5 p.m. at the Riverview Park in Independence. The IDA is celebrating the Last Day of School with a free event for the community.

Music, Cider and Tacos is June 14

The El Pique Family Restaurant and Salt Creek Cider House present Music, Cider and Tacos, at noon June 14 at 14500 Salt Creek Road, Dallas.

6:30 p.m. - Independence Days Commission meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

Friday, June 13

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

9 a.m. - Dallas Public Library Summer Reading Program Begins, Sign up at https://dallasoregon.beanstack.org

9 a.m. - Stretch exercise, Monmouth Senior Community Center

9 a.m. - Polk County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale, Polk County Fairgrounds

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

10 a.m. – Six handed Pinochle/Art Workshop/Cards/ Table Games, Dallas Area

Senior Center

10 a.m. - Writer’s Workshop/Drawing for Fun, Monmouth Senior Community Center

1 p.m. - Tai Chi with Cheryl/Lunch & Learn, Monmouth Senior Community Center

1 p.m. - Ice Cream & Bingo

Social, Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

4 p.m. - Youth Coding League, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.

5:30 p.m. - Bingo Hot Dogs, Dallas Area Community Center

6 p.m. - Live Music: Tour opener for Tim Isaac, Two Wolves Taproom, 171 SW Court St., Dallas

6 p.m. - Live Music: Summer Uncorked - Hit Machine, Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 1600 Oak Grove Road, West Salem, for tickets go to https://bit.ly/43Z39ax

6 p.m. - Bingo, Dallas Area

Senior Center

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

Saturday, June 14

9 a.m. - Independence Farmers Market, Umpqua Bank parking lot

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

10:30 a.m. - Father’s Day Storytime, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S.

11 a.m. - Dallas Area Senior Center general meeting

1 p.m. - Live Music: Syco Billy’s String Band, Van Duzer Vineyards, 11975 Smithfield Road, Dallas

1 p.m. - Father’s Day BBQ, Dallas Area Senior Center

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

Sunday, June 15

10 a.m. - Cultural Harvest Collective Market, Main Street Park, 120 Main St. E.

2 p.m. - Live Music: Gary Meziere/Ellen Whyte, Red Gate Winery, 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence

Monday, June 16

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

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

9 a.m. - Trip to Portland Roses & Japanese Garden, meet at Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Cards/table games/5 Crowns Game, Dallas Area Senior Center

10 a.m. - Cribbage/ASL Class/Card Making with Jen/ Lunch with Meals on Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

11 a.m. - Card Making w/Jen, Monmouth Senior Community Center

11 a.m. - Lunch w/Meals On Wheels, Monmouth Senior Community Center

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

1 p.m. - Tai Chi with Cheryl/Technology Help with Ian, Monmouth Senior Community Center

4 p.m. - Karaoke, Dallas Area Senior Center

Community Briefs

Monmouth library hosts Father’s Day Storytime June 14

The Monmouth Public Library hosts Father’s Day Storytime at 10:30 a.m. June 14, located at 168 Ecols St. S. Celebrate the dads, grandpas, uncles and other men you love with a special storytime, craft and book giveaway. The first 20 families will receive a free copy of the book “A Father’s Love” by Hannah Holt.

Roll the Dice Car Show returns June 14

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Veterans Special

Events Board and the Spirit Mountain Casino present Roll the Dice Car Show, June 14 at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Register before May 31 for $15. After May 31 registration fee of $20 will be collected on-site. Each participant’s can of food will be collected at the registration station. Trophies will be awarded for best paint, best under construction and best of show. For more information, go to https:// spiritmountain.com/events/ roll-the-dice-car-show.

4 p.m. - Youth Coding League, Independence Public Library, 175 Monmouth St.

5:30 p.m. - Independence Historic Preservation Commission meeting, City Hall, 555 South Main St.

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

7 p.m. - Dallas City Council meeting, City Hall, 187 SE Court St.

Tuesday, June 17

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

9 a.m. - Wii Bowling, Monmouth Senior Community Center

9 a.m. - Meet volunteers from Friends of Delbert Hunter Arboretum at the Arboretum Center to maintain arboretum grounds, coffee break at 10:30 a.m., Dallas City Park

9:30 a.m. - Walking Club, Monmouth Senior Community Center

10 a.m. - Cards/Table Games, Dallas Area Senior Center

10:15 a.m., - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

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

10:30 a.m. - Sing with Teacher Brittany, for ages 0-5, Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols Street S 10:30 a.m. - Circle of Friends, Dallas Area Senior Center

11:10 a.m. - Low Impact Exercise, Dallas Area Senior Center

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

1 p.m. - Bunko, Dallas Area Senior Center

2 p.m. - Nonagenarian Club (ages 90-99), Monmouth Senior Community Center

6:30 p.m. - Monmouth City Council meeting, City Hall, 151 Main St. W.

Polk County Fairgrounds hosts Rabbit and Cavies Show June 14

Oregon League of Rabbit & Cavy Breeders hosts the Oregon State Rabbit and Cavies show at 8 a.m. June 14 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, at 520 S Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall. There will be three Open rabbit + three Youth rabbit shows and two Open Cavy + one Youth Cavy show.

Spirit Mountain Casino hosts a Father’s Day BBQ June 15 Spirit Mountain Casino hosts a Father’s Day Barbecue at 1 p.m. June 15, featuring mouth-watering dishes like Smoked Beef Brisket, St. Louis Pork Ribs, Jalapeño Cornbread, Carolina Whole Roasted Chicken and more. Located at 27100 Highway 18, in Grand Ronde. For more information, go to https://

PUBLIC NOTICES

PCIO25-1219 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON, COUNTY OF POLK, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL FRANCES JONES, DECEASED, CASE NO.

25PB04646. NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at PO Box 105, Dallas, OR 97338, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Date of first publication: June 11, 2025. Sheila Turnidge, Personal Representative of the Estate of Carol Frances Jones, Deceased. Gregory V. Goebel, OSB #194952, Sherman, Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt, PC., Attorneys for the Personal Representative, 189 SW Academy St, PO Box 105, Dallas, OR 97338, (503) 364-2281.

PCIO25-1234 NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Polk Case No. 25PB04712 In the Matter of the Estate of Sharon Dee Chapman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Sharon Dee Chapman died June 17, 2024, 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, with vouchers attached to the Personal Representative at 693 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, Oregon 973013732 / Post Office Box 2247, Salem, Oregon 97308-2247, within four months after the date of 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. Steven E. Chapman 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 publication: June 11, 2025

PCIO25-1223 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF COLLATERAL THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF OREGON Polk County Storage 590 Hoffman Rd. Independence, OR 97351 GABRIEL CORREA 3-9 10x20

ERIN MCDONALD 3-15 5x10 PAMELA MCKINNEY 5-16 10x12h

CINDY BILYEU 7-30 5x12h DAWN TRAMMEL 14-29 10x20 CHERYL WOOD 16-11 5x10

CINDY BILYEU 16-32 5x10 Notice is hereby given that at the hour of 1:00 pm on June 22, 2025 the undersigned will sell at Public Sale the personal property of the above-named debtors which is now stored at the abovereferenced storage complex and is being sold for past due rent. The said goods are held by the above-referenced storage complex as collateral securing obligations of the abovenamed debtors to the above-named storage complex and are to be sold pursuant to The Uniform Commercial Code of Oregon which provides for the sale of collateral by a secured party following default by a debtor. Goods will be sold at 590 Hoffman Rd. Independence, OR where they are now located. The sale will be conducted as a verbal auction where the highest bidder gets the entire unit. Each unit will be open for viewing for 10 minutes before bidding begins. The auction will begin at 1:00 pm. The goods will be offered as a unit and the right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

PCIO25-1222 Public Sale Rickreall Mini Storage 10255 Rickreall Rd Rickreall OR 97371 503-623-0900 ONLINE AUCTION Will Be Held On 7/19/25 At www.storageauctions.

com Units To Be Sold As A Whole ALL SALES CASH ONLY Crystal Gale Clark/ Sierra Johnson B-48

PCIO25-1221 Tilson Infrastructure is proposing to construct a 150 ft Monopole telecommunications tower facility located at 177 Prospect Ave, Falls City, Polk County, Oregon 97344 . Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 054005-PR, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at (617) 715-1822.

PCIO25-1218 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of Tia Marie Allen Deceased. Case No. 25PB04887 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marcus A. Allen has been appointed as Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative, Marcus A. Allen, c/o Veronica Smith, of Merkel & Conner, P.O. Box 12806, Salem, Oregon, 97309, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. DATED: April 25, 2025 s/ Veronica Smith Veronica Smith OSB# 205102 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative Marcus A. Allen 1310 Westbrook Dr. NW, Salem, OR 97304 Phone: 541.232.0429 Attorney for Personal Representative Veronica Smith veronica@ merkelandconner.com Oregon Bar Number 205102 P.O. Box 12806, Salem, OR 97309

Phone: 503.371.9636

PCIO25-1207

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE NO.: 25-73077 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed)

made by CANDELARIO M. GONZALEZ AND CRYSTAL M. GONZALEZ, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO., as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 2/3/2016, recorded 2/24/2016, as Instrument No. 2016002 126, modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 2021019360 and recorded on 12/13/202 1, in mortgage records of Polk County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 4 IN BLOCK NO. 15, IN THE IMPROVEMENT COMPANY’S ADDITION TO DALLAS, IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, STATE OF OREGON; RUNNING THENCE EAST 75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 FEET; THENCE WEST 75 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 1140 SE LYLE ST DALLAS, OREGON 97338 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 147862 / 07533-CB-03900 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 10/1/2024, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account

in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 10/1/2024

Total of past due payments: $6,1 1 1 .63

Late Charges: $102.35

Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $1,390.00 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $1,313.50 Total necessary to cure: $8,917.48 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff’ quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $118,777.21 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 1:00 PM on 8/22/2025 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.1 10, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: Inside the new lobby at the Jefferson Street entrance of the Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St, Dallas, OR 97338 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE 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 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(s) of the 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 the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing

address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 946-6558 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” 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. Dated: 4/8/2025 ZBS Law. LLP. Amber L Labrecque, Esq. ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee. A-4840876 06/04/2025, 06/11/2025, 06/18/2025, 06/25/2025

PCIO25-1215 CITY OF DALLAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION File # ROW25-01 The Dallas City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Dallas City Hall, 187 SE Court Street, on the matter of vacating a section of the SW 11th Avenue right-of-way between SW Oakdale and SW Cherry Street. This meeting is being held at Dallas City Hall, 187 SE Court St, Dallas, OR 97338. You may also participate via phone by dialing 1 253 215 8782 and entering code: 213 855 0622. The city will consider testimony which addresses the applicable criteria listed above. Testimony may be submitted orally at the public hearing or writing the Planning Department at the above address. The staff report, the submitted application materials, and the approval criteria will be available online at least seven days prior to the hearing, at www.dallasor.gov/ meetings. Copies will be provided at reasonable cost on request. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing, in person or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient for the decision maker to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals. For further information call Chase Ballew, City Planner (503) 831-3570

PCIO25-1201 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD EARL MICHAEL MCBURNEY, Deceased. Case No.

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24PB04211 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Richard Erl Michael McBurney has been appointed personal representative of the estate of Langdon Arthur Sprague. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Brittany A. Sumner, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Brittany A. Sumner, Johnson & Taylor, 1193 Liberty Street, SE, Salem, OR 97302. Date and first published: May 28, 2025

PCIO25-1192

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Scott C. Martin and Heather L. Martin, as tenants by the entirety, as grantor, to Arnold Gallagher P.C., an

Oregon professional corporation, as trustee, in favor of McCumber Holdings, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, as to an undivided 45.8333% interest, Kevin A. Knode, Trustee of the Knode Family Trust dated March 25, 2010, as to an undivided 33.3333% interest, Lucy J. McGill and Will E. McGill as Trustees or their successors in trust, under the Lucy J. McGill Living Trust, dated March 20, 2014, and any amendments thereto, as to an undivided 16.6667% interest, and Pacific Premier Trust, Custodian, FBO Patrick J. Carney IRA, as to an undivided 4.1667% interest, as beneficiary, dated June 1, 2022, and recorded on June 16, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007286, and re-recorded on June 16, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007295 of the Polk County Deeds & Records, Oregon, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to-wit: A tract of land located in Section 5, Township 7 South, Range 3 West, of the Willamette Meridian, in the County of Polk and State of Oregon, more particularly described as follows: Land being described by beginning at a point on the North line of a certain tract

of land deeded by Robert W. Hamilton and Rebecca Hamilton to Geo. W. Teller, said point being 24.48 chains East of the West boundary line of the Donation Land Claim No. 63 of Robert W. Hamilton and Rebecca Hamilton, Sections 5 and 8, in Township 7 South, Range 3 West of the Willamette Meridian, Polk County, Oregon; running thence East 8.38 chains; thence South 23.875 chains; thence West 8.38 chains; thence North 23.875 chains to the place of beginning. SA VE and EXCEPT any portion of the abovedescribed tract of land lying within the boundaries of public roads and highways. Both the Beneficiary and the 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 $11,767.50 for the months of December 2024 and January 2025, and continuing each month thereafter. 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 $1,200,000.00; together with interest accruing at the default rate of 11.750% per annum ($386.30 per diem) until paid; plus unpaid late charges in the amount of $1,175.00; plus unpaid charges in the amount of $9,955.00, 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 July 21, 2025, 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

PUBLIC NOTICES

BE ASSUMED TO BEV ALID 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: Arnold Gallagher P.C., Attn: Alec S. Marlega, 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. DA TED: February 28, 2025 Arnold Gallagher P.C. Benjamin M. Kearney, Secretary PCIO25-1220 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF POLK PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE NO: 25PB04827 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of MARIE ELENA WILSON, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jeanne Marie Shellenbarger has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present

them with vouchers attached to the attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: Jarvis Bridge Halttunen & Weyer PO BOX 5, Dallas, Oregon 97338, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published on: June 11, 2025 Personal Representative: Jeanne Marie Shellenbarger Attorney for the Personal Representative: Andrew Bridge, OSB No. 194937 Jarvis, Bridge, Halttunen & Weyer, LLC PO BOX 5, Dallas, OR 97338 Telephone: (503) 623-6676 Fax: (503) 7148727 bridge@jbhwlaw. com

PUBLIC RECORD

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

Dallas Police Department

Thursday, May 29

At 12:14 a.m., a report of a subject in a car stopping to look through garbage cans on Ellendale Avenue. There was a delayed response due to other calls.

At 7:10 a.m., a report of an RV owner trespassing on Ellendale Avenue. It was gone when the officer arrived.

At 8:33 a.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for driving while using a mobile device.

At 1:07 p.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was cited for driving uninsured.

At 1:55 p.m., officers escorted the Dallas Track & Field Team out of town for the state track finals.

At 2:41 p.m., a report of a road rage incident on La Creole Drive. The subjects were blocking lanes and yelling at each other. An officer was able to talk to both involved individuals about their driving habits and behavior.

At 5:16 p.m., a report of a theft at Walmart.

At 9:12 p.m., a report of a door to a guest house that was open. The building was searched, and no one was found inside.

At 10:54 p.m., a report of an individual being locked out of a house on Walnut Avenue causing them to be unable to retrieve their property. They were leaving with their belongings when an officer arrived.

At 11:44 p.m., Erika Ophus was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant and reckless driving.

Friday, May 30

At 8:45 a.m., a report of a wallet that was left on top of a vehicle. An officer followed the route the driver took and was unable to locate the wallet.

At 9:30 a.m., Stephanny Johnson was cited for theft on Ellendale Avenue.

At 11:05 a.m., officers escorted the baseball team out of town for the playoffs.

At 11:31 p.m., a report of a theft of a trailer on Monmouth Cutoff.

At 12:32 p.m., a report of a dog in a vehicle on Birch Street. There were no issues of neglect found.

At 1:58 p.m., a report of a late hit and run on Washington Street.

At 2:34 p.m., Heidi Collins was cited for theft on Bridgeport Road.

At 2:48 p.m., a report of a pistol stolen from a truck on Hayter Street.

At 3:58 p.m., a report of a minor crash, bus vs. parked pickup truck on Ash Street.

At 4:15 p.m., a report of a hit and run on Church Street.

At 5:21 p.m., a report of employee checks stolen on Ellendale Avenue.

At 5:49 p.m., a report of a suspicious person knocking on the door with a pizza bag on Crater Lake Drive. The officer confirmed with Domino’s there was a pizza out for delivery in that area.

At 6:57 p.m., Donald Ness was arrested and charged with violating conditions of his parole.

At 9:19 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Gavin Drive.

At 10:32 p.m., a report of an unknown person knocking on a bedroom window. The residents checked outside and were unable to locate anyone.

Saturday, May 31

At 12:36 a.m., a report of a fire alarm on Monmouth Cutoff. It appeared to be a dead battery triggering the alarm.

At 1:06 p.m., a report of someone hiding behind an unsecured car on Hankel Street. All vehicles appeared secure when the officer arrived.

At 3:50 a.m., a report of an alarm at a business on Ellendale Avenue. There was an open door, but the building was clear.

At 6:07 a.m., a report of a suspicious person walking on Fairview Avenue. The homeless person said they were having a rough morning and apologized for yelling.

At 6:20 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Levens Street. It was a verbal disturbance.

At 2:16 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving uninsured. The driver was given a written warning for failure to renew their registration.

At 8:18 p.m., a report of a theft from Walmart. The suspect was honest during the interview, so Walmart had them trespassed from the location for two years instead of pressing charges.

Sunday, June 1

At 1:25 a.m., a motorist on Main Street was stopped for speeding 31 mph in a 20-mph zone. The driver was cited for speeding and driving while suspended.

At 2:26 a.m., an officer located three juveniles walking home on Clay Street. They were given a courtesy ride home and the officer spoke with the parent about curfew.

At 2:57 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended on Miller Avenue.

At 5:51 a.m., an officer on Lewis Street saw a hatchback door open on Lewis Street. The owner was contacted and nothing appeared to be missing.

At 10:08 a.m., Stephanny Johnson was cited for theft on Ellendale Avenue.

At 7:32 p.m., a report of a prowler on Douglas Street. Three juveniles entered the property while the owners were not home. The juveniles were contacted at the residence and believed the house

was abandoned. They were advised to not go onto other people’s property without permission.

At 7:50 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Ellendale Avenue. It was a verbal disturbance over a PlayStation.

At 8:10 p.m., a report of a theft on Walnut Avenue. It was a civil matter.

At 9:38 p.m., a report of 20 shots fired on Washington Street. An officer was unable to hear any shots.

At 10:32 p.m., a request for a welfare check of someone slumped over in their vehicle at McDonalds. The driver was playing a video game in their car.

Monday, June 2

At 12:06 a.m., a report of three suspicious vehicles in a parking lot. They were gone prior to the officer’s arrival.

At 12:20 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle parked partially in the grass at Ian Tawney Park. The driver was advised of the park hours and agreed to move the motorhome.

At 2:09 a.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended on Ellendale Avenue.

At 7:56 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Ellendale Avenue. The driver was leaving as an officer arrived.

At 8:05 a.m., a report of a possible domestic disturbance on Levens Street. The person who answered the door refused to cooperate.

At 8:29 a.m., a motorist on Ellendale Avenue was given a written warning for driving while using a mobile device.

At 8:36 a.m., a motorist on Academy Street was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.

At 8:39 a.m., a report of a road rage incident on Highway 22. One of the drivers was stopped and warned for disorderly conduct.

At 9:37 a.m., a motorist on Maple Street was cited for driving while suspended and failure to carry and present a license.

At 10:24 a.m., a motorist was cited for improper display of tags. They had been warned previously.

At 12:19 p.m., a homeless person was trespassed from all Republic Services properties.

At 2:53 p.m., a complaint of ongoing unnecessary noise at all hours.

At 4:22 p.m., a report of an attempted burglary on Uglow Avenue.

At 4:52 p.m., a report of suspicious activity on Holiday Avenue. Several neighbors heard a woman screaming. A drone was deployed and still there was no source of the screaming located.

At 6:15 p.m., a report of a neighbor yelling at the complainant and their child. An officer referred them to speak with the apartment complex manager.

At 6:29 p.m., a report of a hit and run. The incident happened outside of Dallas Police territory.

At 9:12 p.m., an officer contacted a homeless person sleeping in Ian Tawney Park and informed them of park hours. They began to pack up right away.

At 9:19 p.m., a report of an alarm at a business on Orchard Drive. There were no signs of forced entry.

At 10:27 p.m., an officer located a vehicle stolen from Marion County. The registered owner was contacted and took possession of the vehicle.

Tuesday, June 3

At 1:34 a.m., an officer contacted a homeless person yelling because his belongings had been taken.

At 2:49 a.m., a report of a theft of a bottle of alcohol on Washington Street.

At 3:38 a.m., an officer attempted to stop a vehicle driving 35 mph in a 20-mph zone. The driver was headed to the hospital.

At 5:38 a.m., a report of a homeless person yelling on Lyle Street. The subject was told to quiet down.

At 8:10 a.m., a report of a vehicle that crashed into a power pole. The juvenile driver’s hand slipped while making a turn.

At 8:28 a.m., a motorist on Holman Avenue was cited for failure to install an ignition interlock device and driving uninsured.

At 8:56 a.m., a motorist on Main Street was cited for driving uninsured and was given a written warning for speeding.

At 1:51 p.m., a report of a masked individual walking from a suspicious vehicle on Crider Street. The vehicle was unoccupied.

At 4:47 p.m., a motorist was cited for speeding 41 mph in a 25-mph zone on Rosewood Lane.

At 6:56 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance on Alexander Drive. It was a verbal disturbance.

Wednesday, June 4

At 4:41 a.m., a report of a suspicious vehicle on Dimick Street. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle or its occupants.

At 11:58 a.m., a report of trespassing on Evergreen Court.

At 5:08 p.m., a report of a late theft on Birchwood Drive.

At 8:18 p.m., a motorist was cited for driving while suspended on View Street.

Independence Police Department

Tuesday, May 27

A store clerk in the 1300 block of Monmouth Street reported a customer was upset about being asked to display his identification for purchasing alcohol and proceeded to push a display of shot glasses onto the floor. The clerk was unsure of his name until he called the store later to complain. The name Tyler McKinley was displayed on the store’s caller ID and positive identification was made using store camera footage. McKinley was trespassed from the store, then cited and released for criminal mischief 2

Thursday, May 29

An officer stopped a vehicle on Independence Highway near Stryker Road with a very loud exhaust system. The driver, Joey Alvis, had suspended driving privileges. He

was arrested on two outstanding failure to appear warrants out of Salem Municipal Court and was also charged with driving while suspendedmisdemeanor. He was transported to Polk County Jail.

Oscar Adrian Cisneros Torres was arrested and charged with reckless driving on Marigold Drive after he was “showing off” his new exhaust system. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two cars, one of those cars bumped into another car on the street. Cisneros Torres was cited and released.

At 6:48 a.m., a report of the theft from multiple vehicles in an apartment parking lot on Deann Drive.

At 8:55 a.m., a report of an accident on Pine Court.

At 10:59 a.m., a report of power tools stolen sometime overnight from a car port on Main Street.

Saturday, May 31

At 3;49 p.m., an officer working a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant for the usage of seat belts stopped a driver on Polk Street for not wearing his seat belt. Upon asking for the driver’s proof of insurance and registration for the vehicle, the officer discovered firearms inside of the vehicle.

Tracy Dean Schlappi was found to have a felony conviction which precluded him from possessing firearms. He was charged with three counts of felon in possession of firearms and the firearms were seized. He was also found to not have valid car insurance.

At 11:36 a.m., police investigated an alarm that was triggered at a city building on Second Street. Staff were unsure why the alarm went off. Everything was fine.

At 12:45 p.m., police responded to a report of cows in the road on Independence Highway. By the time they arrived, the cows were back in their fenced area.

At 1:43 p.m., police investigated a report of possible trash dumped into a field on Morning Glory Drive. It ended up being yard debris.

Monday, June 2

Officers responded to reports of a civil dispute at a residence in the 900 block of Morning Glory Drive and found one of the occupants, Alexander Scott Aguilar, had a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon stemming from a Dallas Police Department investigation. Aguilar was arrested and taken to jail.

At 11:32 a.m., a report of a vehicle on Northgate Drive possible shot with a slingshot.

At 12:49 p.m., police investigated a report of possible menacing on Morning Glory Drive. It turned out to be a possibly started homeowner who did not point a gun at anyone and was just racking it.

At 1:35 p.m., a report of a traffic accident on Monmouth Street where one party possible gave false information to the other.

At 3:45 p.m., an officer responded to an alarm on 3rd Street. Nothing was found.

At 8:13 p.m., a report of a burglary in progress on Oak Street. The homeowner thought she’d seen someone in the bedroom on a security

camera. Officers found no one inside the home.

Monmouth Police Department

Thursday, May 22 Misty Breding, 31, was arrested May 22 on an outstanding warrant.

Thursday, May 29 Katie Verley, 29, was arrested and charged with theft.

Theft: Staff reported a female rode by on a bike and stole a bag of cans. The female was located, and video showed the female taking the cans. The female was cited and released for theft, and the bag of cans was returned.

Criminal Mischief: The owner of a tactical business reported that sometime overnight their welcome sign was vandalized. The sign was knocked over, and some wood was cracked.

Runaway: A runaway returned home. Polk County Juvenile authorized detention, and transportation was provided. Records removed the individual as a runaway.

Criminal Mischief: An individual came by the police department to see if cameras could see into an apartment parking lot as their car was egged the night before. The subject did not want to make a police report but was interested in the footage to confirm if the eggs were a targeted attack or random. The subject suspected an ex-girlfriend, but the eggs did not cause any damage. An officer said if things escalate or he changes his mind to call back.

Disturbance: Responded to a disturbance regarding a female jumping on the hood of a vehicle trying to keep it from driving away. Upon arrival, the female was standing in front of the car yelling. Both individuals described a verbal argument over a social media platform. The female was warned for her behavior. Both left together and returned to another city. Hit and Run: A caller reported a hit and run. Upon arrival, it was learned that a black car backed into a white vehicle and took off. The caller tried to stop the vehicle but was unsuccessful. Photos of the damage on the vehicle were taken, and a business card was left on the vehicle. Follow-up was planned for the next day.

Friday, May 30

Assist Other Agency: Responded to a report of a crash that involved someone fleeing the scene on foot. Upon arrival, witness information and details on the vehicles involved were gathered and passed on to the other agency. It was determined the driver of the vehicle was still at the scene.

Suspicious Activity: A report of a suspicious person around the dumpsters behind a business. The subject was hiding things and looked to be using drugs. Campus police were notified of the incident.

Noise Complaint: Spoke with individuals regarding noise ordinances. No noise was playing while there, but it was reported that they were continuously playing and stopping music

Honorable Mention: Maeci Brown,

Emma

Baseball First Team: Jackson Barba, pitcher; JT Girod, infield; Joe Mendazona, catcher Second team: Sandti Alarcon, infield

Honorable Mention: Josh Fitts, infield; Easton Herbert, outfield

outfield; Lily McCormick, pitcher

Second team: Sophia Beasley, infielder

infield;

Martinez, infield

Track & Field: Boys First Team: Gabe Haines, Ty Cirino

Second Team: Ryan Burgett, Caleb Castillo, David Rice, Jackson Stevens

Honorable Mention: Ryan Perkins, Shaun Hubbard, Aidan Wendring

Track & Field: Girls First Team: Brynn Tauf’asau

Honorable Mention: Ashlyn Viner, Anna Cole, Lyala Olsen

Information: Requested to assist with a forced moveout eviction. None of the tenants were there, but property management confirmed a tenant. The tenants cannot be on the property and must contact the management company to set up a time to get their belongings. The locks were changed.

Driving Complaint:

Driving complaint of a vehicle passing over the white line and going into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was located pulling into a store, and contact was made with the registered owner. No signs of impairment.

Found Property:

Responded to a found property call. A caller reported a blue bike left behind their building with a machete attached to it. The caller had locked the bike up due to worry about the machete. The male could not be located, and the serial number was not able to be located with no evidence of it being stolen. The caller was advised to leave the bike out in a safe spot so the male could retrieve his bike if he returned.

Assist Other Agency: Department of Human Services requested law enforcement stand by while they picked up a child from the mother, who was currently staying at the location with a friend. The Department of Human Services took custody of the child without issue.

Saturday, May 31

Noise Complaint:

Responded to a noise complaint and made contact with the homeowner. It was explained that a noise complaint was received and asked if they could keep it down, to which the homeowner agreed.

Driving Under the Influence: Attempt to locate a vehicle for a possibly intoxicated driver leaving a business. Older silver vehicle with a Washington license plate. Driver in their 40s was acting strange and urinated behind the business. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

Citizen Contact: An individual had questions about a firearm inherited after their parents passed away. The firearm is old and has the serial numbers scratched off. Speaking with the state police about the firearm to see if there is a way they can come into compliance was discussed, and talking about potentially meeting the antique firearm exception was discussed. The subject is going to try and get a hold of the state police and already have a trooper they have been waiting for a response from.

Domestic Disturbance: A neighbor reported hearing a juvenile yell and say, “Don’t hit me,” before getting into a vehicle and leaving. The caller did not know who the juvenile was or what apartment it came from. After knocking on some doors, it was learned the involved were friends who just left. The mother and her 8-yearold son were involved. The son has major behavioral issues and was throwing a tantrum while the mother was trying to get him to go home. No one saw anything physical. The mother was spoken to by phone and said the same thing. No neighbors physically saw the incident, only heard.

Sunday, June 1

Civil Dispute: A landlord-tenant dispute between individuals. One individual gave their 30-day notice, and the other allegedly got upset and claimed the first individual had unpaid rent. Both were told to work it out civilly. No crimes were reported.

Hang Up Call: A hang-up call was received twice with a female caller heard yelling on a 911 phone line only. Employees at the business said they didn’t call. The general area was driven around, and no one in distress was seen.

Emotionally Disturbed Person: An parant brought a 14-year-old son to the police department. The parente reported having just returned from the hospital with the son after he re-opened some stitches. On the way back, the individual said the son was telling his siblings vulgar things. Later, the individual called back reporting that the son punched a hole in the wall and wanted him transported to the hospital. The son initially stated he was going to fight, but ultimately went with medics without incident.

Domestic Disturbance: Campus security reported a domestic incident between a male and female having ongoing verbal arguments. The female asked the male to leave for a short time, and he did. When the male returned, the female was upset and began to argue again and had the male leave. A male was spoken to, and he would not say anything that would incriminate the female. An attempt was made to speak to the female who was inside, but she would not answer any questions and said she would not like to press charges.

The male was spoken to about resources. The female requested that the male leave for a few hours, and then he could come back and talk after some time to cool off. The male agreed. There was a juvenile in the residence during this incident. There was no probable cause for any crimes.

Missing Person: Two individuals called to report a six-year-old individual as missing. The individual left the residence hours prior. Police departments searched both towns. While an officer was speaking with a resident asking about the individual’s whereabouts, the “missing” individual showed up on their bike. The individual was returned to a parent. Child services was notified and will be assigning this case.

Domestic Disturbance: An individual reported that their fiancé broke into their home and threw soda on them then left. The individual refused to come out when an officer knocked, screamed through the door, and was unreasonable. The fiancé called in, and an officer met them in the parking lot. The fiancé showed videos on their phone which showed the individual as the aggressor, and smacking their upper body. Both individuals live at the address, but the individual insisted that the fiancé could not be there when they decided they didn’t want them there. The fiancé did not want to pursue charges for harassment.

Domestic Disturbance: Two individuals got into a physical domestic dispute after an argument. One individual was visiting from out of town, but the other wanted to go out and see friends, which made the visitor angry. One individual disclosed punching the other around the glute after being slapped. The other individual disclosed trying to stop the first individual from driving drunk. There were no mandatory crimes, and neither wanted to pursue charges.

Suspicious Activity: A report of kids screaming and running up and down the road. The children could not be located.

Monday, June 2

Tony Munoz, 28, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Noise Complaint: An individual complained about

construction noise starting early in the morning. An officer spoke with someone on the construction site and explained the ordinance and complaint. The individual said they would let their superiors know. An attempt to call the complainant back was made, but the officer did not get an answer.

Trespass: A report of a burglary in progress. A building owner reported that four juveniles walked into the business through an open door during construction. The owner’s spouse reported seeing one of them take the keys out of the door and put them in a pocket. Officers trespassed all four juveniles. One juvenile reportedly had the key, but an officer searched their person and did not locate it.

Civil Dispute: An tenant reported their live-in landlord has been yelling at them and instigating things. They said that their landlord is threatening to move all of their stuff out. The individual wanted to know their rights and what is/isn’t a crime. An officer answered their questions, but the individual said they would likely call back when their landlord starts moving their stuff.

Graffiti: A report that someone spray-painted a fence in the alley heading into the park.

Suspicious Activity:

Another agency was covered on a report of a possible burglary in progress. A caller reported an intruder activated a motion camera and could be seen inside the home. Police cleared the home and nothing appeared out of the ordinary to the homeowner who walked through afterward.

Drug Use: A report of teenagers using dab pens and sitting at the caller’s property. They left shortly before an officer arrived. After speaking with the residents, it sounded like it was a male and female. An earlier report was also received of some kids with the same description harassing people around a store.

Tuesday, June 3

Office Safety Information:

A dispatcher received a hang-up call from an individual making suicidal statements and threats against law enforcement. The individual has a history of similar calls.

Animal: A report of a brown dog running loose. The dog was not located.

Suspicious Activity: A garage light was observed on at a residence. A check of the property and surrounding area found nothing suspicious.

Trespass: Apartment staff reported individuals smoking in the parking lot and requested they be removed. Several individuals were issued trespass warnings. One person was identified as a resident.

Intoxication: A report of a male drinking beer in his running vehicle. The male admitted to drinking but stated he had no intention of driving.

Suspicious Person: A report of a male at a park possibly taking photos of children. The male denied the allegations, stating he was using Wi-Fi, and showed his camera reel, which contained no suspicious photos.

Graffiti: White spray paint markings were found on a park fence. Investigation plans to interview an individual.

Graffiti: Blue spray paint markings were found at the entrance of a plaza. No helpful camera footage was found.

Graffiti: Blue spray paint markings were found at a store. The incident occurred within the past month.

Hang-up: A 911 hang-up call was reported at a store. Officers checked the area

and spoke to individuals but found nothing requiring assistance.

Arrest: An individual was arrested on an outstanding warrant and lodged at the jail.

Wednesday, June 4

Assist Other Agency: An individual with multiple warrants was observed riding a bike through a park. Assistance was provided in an attempt to locate the individual, but was not found.

Citizen Contact: An individual came to the police department inquiring about wanted status. The individual was not.

Driving: An anonymous caller reported her friend was trying to leave after consuming a large amount of alcohol. While en route, an officer observed a vehicle matching the description, but was unable to catch up to it. Other agencies were notified but did not locate the vehicle.

Civil: A call was received regarding illegal parking. A verbal altercation occurred. It was determined the parking area was private property, and the vehicle owner’s realtor had been parked there. Both parties were spoken to and agreed to keep things civil.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, May 28

At 1:57 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a trespasser in the cemetery in the 700 block of Highway 223. They contacted an inebriated female subject who at first denied being in the cemetery. Witnesses placed her there. The cemetery owner only wanted her warned for trespass, so a deputy informed her she can’t return. She was allowed to continue to walk home to Dallas.

At 2:41 p.m., a motorist on Highway 22 was cited for speeding 84 mph in a 55-mph zone.

At 2:57 p.m., a deputy investigated a report of a field being lit on fire on Finn Road. The deputy contacted the property owner who was just lighting one of his own brush piles that got a little bit out of hand. He had already extinguished it with help from a PGE road crew prior to the deputy’s arrival.

At 3:44 p.m., a deputy reported while trying to locate a driving complaint, he came upon a two-vehicle minor injury crash that had just occurred on Kings Valley Highway. One vehicle had rear-ended another stopped at a stop sign at Highway 223 and Falls City Road. The deputy rendered aid as needed and assisted with traffic control until OSP arrived on scene and took over.

At 3:50 p.m., a deputy stopped a motorist on Orchard Heights Road for expired tags. The driver said her mom is the one that takes care of the insurance, but her mom was deceased. In working through the stop it became clear there was a mental health aspect to this. The deputy worked with the driver in getting insurance put on her car and she talked to another deputy about her mental health issues.

At 5:37 p.m., a report of a two-vehicle, non-injury crash on Wallace Road. Oregon State Police ended up handling the report.

At 8:02 p.m., a resident in the 8200 block of Grand Ronde Road reported his neighbors were playing music too loudly. By the time a deputy called to investigate, the neighbors had turned the music off. The deputy told the resident no ordinances exist pertaining to his complaint.

At 8:35 p.m., a report of a tree fallen across the road on Monmouth Highway, south

of Fishback Road. Deputies were unable to locate a fallen tree.

At 10:51 p.m., a motorist was stopped for speeding on Highway 22 near milepost 22. The driver was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured.

At 11:47 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic fight between brothers at a residence on Frost Road. One of the first deputies to respond had to deploy a taser to subdue one of the brothers. The subject had punched his brother several times in the face, causing injuries that needed medical evaluation and had pushed the female complainant during the altercation. The subject was arrested and charged with assault 4 assault on a police officer, harassment and resisting arrest. He was lodged at Polk County Jail.

Thursday, May 29

At 3:45 a.m., a report of an injured deer in the eastbound lanes of Highway 22 and Red Perry Road. A deputy was unable to locate an injured deer.

At 7:43 a.m., a report of a single vehicle roll-over non injury non blocking crash on Zena Road. The driver was going through the curve just east of Bethel Heights and thought he had a nose bleed. He reached for his glove box and drifted off the road onto the shoulder. He over-corrected, causing him to cross over into the ditch of the oncoming lane and rolling once, landing upright.

At 9:46 a.m., a report of a vehicle with a California license plate that has been left on the side of the road all week. The SALT team responded to tag it.

At 11:08 a.m., a deputy investigated a report of a driver slumped over at the wheel off on Old Fort Road. It turned out to be a YCCF nurse who pulled over on the way home from a long shift due to being drowsy and lost track of the time.

At 12:41 p.m., Michael Ryken showed up to his court appearance and subsequently had his release revoked. A deputy met him in the jail and Ryken was charged with a stalking order violation.

At 7:50 p.m., a resident on Orrs Corner Road reported she and her brother found a tracking device on her car, possibly placed by her ex-boyfriend.

At 7:59 p.m., a resident on Ellendale Avenue reported being suicidal and wanted to be transported to the hospital on a police official hold. A deputy spoke with the subject who admitted to being suicidal but had no plan. Polk County Behavioral Health arrived and evaluated the subject. The subject was placed on a director’s hold and transported to Salem Hospital Emergency Department.

At 11:26 p.m., Salem Air Traffic Control reported a green laser being pointed at passing aircraft from a residence on Brown Road. Deputies were unable to make contact with the resident.

Friday, May 30

At 5:41 a.m., a deputy dispatched a road struck deer for the Oregon State Police. At 9:13 a.m., a deputy investigated a report of a road rage incident. The deputy caught up with the suspect driver and determined the complainant was the clear instigator.

At 10:56 a.m., a resident on Pleasant Drive reported ordering two chords of wood T $275 a chord from a subject on Facebook Marketplace. The subject only delivered .8 chords (less than half). The deputy was unable to successfully contact the subject, who

faces being charged with theft 2 At 12:02 p.m.,a report of a late, overnight crash on a green Jeep that drove off the road into the bushes on Maple Hill Drive. The complainant reported having spoken with the driver’s parents and settled the matter as there was only cosmetic damage to the Jeep. At 1:30 p.m., Elliot Foust was arrested on Falmer Road and charged with harassment.

At 11:26 p.m., a deputy stopped a motorist for speeding. The driver was driving while suspended - violation and was unaware her license was suspended. The deputy allowed her to swap driving with a passenger as he was called away on a priority call.

Saturday, May 31 At 11 a.m., multiple reports of a road struck deer on Highway 22. A deputy saw signs a deer had been struck, but was unable to locate it. It either ran off or was picked up by another motorist.

At 9:10 a.m. a report of two aggressive pit bull dogs in the 7900 block of Fire Hall Road. A deputy was unable to locate them. At 2:05 p.m., a motorist reported a tire flew off his utility trailer’s axel, causing it to spark and started a field fire. Deputies put the small fire out and firefighters arrived to ensure it was extinguished, At 2:26 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical altercation between a male and female subjects at the park on Church Street. They learned the female had punched the male in an argument over vehicle civil dispute. The female was arrested and charged with physical harassment.

At 3:42 p.m., a resident on Harmony Road reported falling for a scam where he was told by a Washington County Sergeant he’d missed a jury summons and needed to pay $5,600 to keep it from becoming a criminal matter.

At 2:21 p.m., a report of theft on Gun Club Road.

At 7:27 p.m., a report of two males passed out and not responding in a vehicle pulled over on Bethel Road. When deputies arrived, medics were already there and speaking with the driver. The driver, Josh Hensley, admitted he’d been drinking. He failed a field sobriety test and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Back at the jail he registered a BAC of .25%.

At 7:58 p.m., Andres Silva was arrested at a trailer park on Salem Dallas Highway on an outstanding warrant. He was also charged with disorderly conduct 2 from a previous incident, and a new charge of driving while suspended - misdemeanor.

At 10:01 p.m., a report of a possibly intoxicated motorist headed toward Central Oregon from Dallas. Deputies were unable to locate the driver.

At 11:27 p.m., a report of a road work ahead sign tipped over into the road on Pacific Highway. A deputy removed the sign from the lane of travel and uprighted it.

Sunday, June 1

At 12:24 a.m., a deputy witnessed a motorist speeding through a construction zone on Highway 99 at Clow Corner Road. The driver was cited for speeding 74-mph in a 55-mph zone and warned for failure to obey traffic signal and speeding through a traffic zone.

At 1:38 a.m., a report of three juveniles who had taken mushrooms on Smith Road. Medics took one male juvenile who deputies had found at the address Two