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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 4, 2015 7A Polk County News Volunteers play key role Road jurisdiction examined in city staircase project By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer POLK COUNTY — When cities annex land that was formerly under Polk Coun- ty’s jurisdiction, sometimes the map gets muddy when it comes to who owns the roads running through those properties. Polk County Public Works, working with the cities, will soon begin to untangle the jurisdictional issues when it comes to roads. Public Works Director Todd Whitaker said the By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer FALLS CITY — The rehabil- itation project on Falls City’s beloved staircase between Third and Prospect streets is steaming along, with the help of a large group of volunteers. Falls City Mayor Terry Un- gricht said more than 20 vol- unteers have helped pour concrete on nine stairs that were beyond repair and in- stall new handrails, a process which is nearing completion. When the weather allows, the stairs will be sealed to fill cracks, smooth the surface and protect the staircase. Painting the stairs — with a waterfall theme in honor of the city’s namesake falls — and the installation of three benches on landings along the staircase will complete the project. Falls City received a $9,600 HEAL Cities grant to pay for part of the work. HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Liv- ing) Cities is a program that helps cities through educa- tion and policy consulting to create an environment where exercise and eating healthy is more convenient. Work began on the stair- case in mid-October. Ungricht said the project has evolved into a communi- ty mission, with Falls City residents of all ages lending a hand. “We have been very lucky county still is trying to locate all the roads or road seg- ments in question, which he anticipates will only be a few. Once found, the county will approach cities to possi- bly discuss transferring ju- risdiction — which would require board of commis- sioners and city council ac- tion — or at least the main- tenance portion. Whitaker said the con- cern for the county is that annexations often are part of development projects, which eventually lead to heavier traffic on those roads. “The county road depart- ment isn’t set (up) for urban traffic,” he said, noting the county doesn’t have a street sweeper to clean roads or experience dealing with storm drains common to urban areas. Whitaker added research- ing who owns the road seg- ments can help clean up poor record keeping for both the county and cities. “Sometimes these don’t get recorded … and it ends up not getting maintained at all,” he said. City leaders receive recognition JANELLE ANZALONE/for the Itemizer-Observer Mayor Terry Ungricht, top, and volunteers install handrails. Ungricht credits volunteers Cliff Lauder, Robert Wann- Lauder and Billy Kalpakoff with the stairs project success. in the skill levels of our vol- unteers,” Ungricht said, not- ing professional welders and a carpenter have offered their expertise to help com- plete the project. “It has turned into a real communitywide project,” he said. “Every day the volun- teers are out working and people are stopping by and telling of their memories of events that have happened on the stairway. The stories cover all ages of Fall City res- idents and go back decades.” Itemizer-Observer staff report POLK COUNTY — Mid- Valley Council of Govern- ments recognized two local city leaders with awards at its recent 2015 Annual Awards Dinner. Dallas City Councilor Ken Woods Jr. was presented the Gwen VanDenBosch Re- gional Leadership Award. The award recognizes an elected official in Polk, Mar- ion or Yamhill county who demonstrates outstanding leadership in regional and intergovernmental affairs. Woods has served on the Dallas City Council for 33 years, Mid-Willamette Area Woods Irvine Commission on Transporta- tion (MWACT) for 19 years, and on the League of Ore- gon Cities’ Transportation Committee, which considers statewide legislative trans- portation issues. Woods has also served as a trustee on the board of directors of City-County Insurance Serv- ices (CIS), a local govern- ment insurance pool. Independence Economic De ve l o p m e n t Di re c t o r Shawn Irvine also was hon- ored at the dinner with the Wes Kvarsten Professional Service Award. Irvine was chosen for the award for his work in eco- nomic development both in Independence and in Polk County. He is a member of the Polk County Tourism Board; expanded the enter- prise zone serving Dallas, Monmouth and Independ- ence; and supervised and helped direct the city of In- dependence’s cultural liai- son intern. Polk County Itemizer-Observer • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter • P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY DALLAS Calvary Chapel Dallas www.calvarydalla- sor.com Currently meeting for worship and verse by verse Bible teaching at 628 SE Jef- ferson St. Worship service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school is available from youth ministry and below to nursery. Wednes- day evening cafe-style Old Testament study starting at 6:30 pm. Come join us for a relaxed study around a cup of coffee or drink. Mens prayer is Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Womens Bible studies are scheduled also, call for times. The Pastor/Teacher is Larry King. Come join us and be a part of God's family here in Dallas. For more information call 503-831-1074. Church of Christ - North Kings Valley Hwy. Sunday Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 5:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. We are a Bible Based Church. Visitors wel- come. For information call 503-420-4010. If no answer, please leave a message and we’ll return your call as soon as possible. Dallas Alliance Church - 775 E. Ellendale, Dallas, 503-623-2265, Email office@dallasal- liance.org, Lead Pastor Jim Jamieson; Youth/Children’s Pastor Lance Baker, and Worship/Men’s Ministry Pastor Travis Reed; Every Sunday: classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., (Nurs- ery provided for a.m. services); Tuesdays: Youth Night 7:00 p.m. in Ediger Hall; Wednesdays: Adult Prayer Meeting 1:00 p.m., Choir practice 6:45 p.m. Call for info on current Bible Studies. Web: dallasalliance.org. Dallas Church - PO Box 462, Dallas, OR 97338, 503-623-2711. Worship Gatherings: Sundays 10am. Meeting at 450 SE Washing- ton St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is re- laxed, families & children welcome, come as you are, current music & relevant teaching about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www.dal- laschurch.org Dallas Foursquare Church—Located at 976 SW Hayter St. on the corner of Washington and Hayter. Worship Service: Sundays at 10am. Youth Group: Sundays 6pm to 8pm. Pastor: Darrin Hausler. We are a multi-gen- erational church with a heart for our commu- nity. Our mission is to Love God and Love People to Extend His Kingdom. For more info call us at 503-623-8277 or visit us online at dallasfour.com. Evangelical Bible Church - 1175 S.E. Howe, Dallas 503-623-2331. Senior Pastor Jerry Franz, Visitation Pastor Allan Wiebe, Youth Pastor Nathan Ensz. Sunday: Worship *8:00 a.m.; *10:45 a.m.; *6:00 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; High School Youth Group 7:15 p.m.; Thursday: Jr. High Youth Group - 7:00 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Tuesday: MOPS *9:00 a.m.; Wednesday: AWANA - 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Thursday: Bible Studies *9:15 a.m. (women); *7:00 p.m. (men & women) *Nursery care provided. Faith Evangelical Free Church - 2290 E. El- lendale Ave., Dallas, 503-623-8034; Senior Pastor Al Perkins, Associate Pastor Ed Sutter, Worship Pastor Ted Kitzmiller, Youth Pastor Aaron Swank, Children’s Director Debbie Davies. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday High School Youth Group 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Jr. High Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Please call or visit our website for information about other meetings. www.faithfreechurch.org First Baptist Church - 245 S.W. Church St., Dallas, 503-623-5189; Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 3:30-7pm; Pastor Rick Bratton; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6-7 p.m; Every- one Welcome! First Christian Church - Joyfully Worship- ping & Serving 1079 S.E. Jefferson Street, Dallas, 503-623-2569. Senior Pastor - Gary Ivey and Pastor Darren Anderson. “Live Wire Worship” with Praise Team - 8:30 a.m., Adult, Youth & Children Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. (Nursery pro- vided), Men’s Bible Study - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Christian Women’s Fellowship - 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm (Sept through June). Please call church office for information about other meetings. First Presbyterian Church - 879 S.W. Lev- ens Street, Dallas, 503-623-3397. Pastor Sandy Larson invites you to come and share with us. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:00 am; Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study Tues. 7:00 a.m.; Handicapped acces- sible. Bloodbank 4th Monday of even num- bered months. Indoor Play Park. Grace Community Church - 598 E. Ellen- dale Ave. PO Box 69, Dallas, 503-623-4961. Senior Pastor-Dave Bertolini, Pastor of Wor- ship & Discipleship-Ryan Bucher, Pastor of Youth & Young Adults-Ben Potloff. Sunday Worship: 1st Service-9:00 a.m. with Kids, Youth, & Adult Sunday School running con- currently. 2nd Worship Service-10:45 a.m. with Kids Worship running concurrently. Nurs- ery provided during both services. Office open Tuesday-Friday for office hours visit our website at www.graceindallas.org. All are wel- come! Living Hope City Church - 1156 SE Hol- man, Dallas. Family Worship 10:30 am. www.livinghopecitychurch.org Equipping Center & Offices 186 SE Mill St., Dallas. For more information call 503-623-6890. Living Word Faith Fellowship - 830 SE Shelton Street, Dallas, 503-623-9062. Pastor Joan Siewert. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Worship 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 6:00 p.m. Children's Sunday serv- ice 10:00 a.m., nursery provided. Men’s fel- lowship second Saturday of month breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Murphy’s Restaurant, Dallas. Pastor Lavern Siewert in charge of men's fel- lowship. Call for additional information. Web- site: www.proclaimhim.org Salt Creek Baptist Church - 15075 Salt Creek Road, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Senior Pastor David Curtis. Pastor of Student Min- istries, Russ Richmond. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all ages. Wednesday King’s Kids 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Middle School & Sen- ior High Youth 6:30 p.m. Please call for infor- mation about other meetings. Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 589 SW Birch, P.O. Box 450, Dallas 97338-0450. 503- 623-5872. Services on Saturday: 9:30 A.M. Sabbath School Bible Study for all age groups. 10:50 A.M. Worship Service. Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 to Noon. Pastor: Lary Brown St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas (at the corner of Levens & Cherry) 503-623-8522. Email: stthomasdalla- sor@gmail.com 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Eucharist. Sunday School and Nursery Care available during worship. Sundays 1:30-3:00 all ages FREE singing lessons. St. Thomas Episcopal Church 1486 SW Levens Dallas. Call Rebecca 503-559-5205 with questions. The Episcopal Church and St Thomas Wel- comes you —please join us. Trinity Lutheran Church - 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2233. Pastor - David Pederson. Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m.; Kids Church during 10:00 a.m. Worship. Youth Group HS/MS 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Free Medical Clinic 1st & 4th Saturday of each month. www.dallastlc.org. Catch us on Facebook. United Methodist Church – A church with Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors. 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas, 503-623- 2481. Pastor-Rev. Quinton Kimbrow. Worship Service 10:55 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Child-care available. Handicap access. All are welcome! Email: dallasumc@qwestof- fice.net Website: www.sites.umcdallas.com Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) - 1795 S.E. Miller Ave., Dallas, 503-623-4116. Pastor Chris Barker, Children’s Director, Crystal Barker, Sunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Please call for more information or visit our website at www.valleylifecenter.com FALLS CITY Falls City Christian Church 233 S. Main Street, Falls City, Oregon 97344, 503-787- 3104 Sunday Service: 10 am; Website: www.fallscitycc.com Falls City United Methodist Church - 242 N. Main Street, Falls City, 503-851-3213. Pastor Rebecca Strader. Morning worship Sunday 9:20 am. All denominations are wel- come. www.fallscityumc.org Mountain Gospel Fellowship - 303 N. Main, Falls City, 503-787-8037. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Wed. Dinner 6:15 p.m. Everyone welcome just as you are. Join Us! Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 205 N. Main, Falls City 97344, 503-787-3907. Pastor Lary Brown. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30 am- 10:40 am; Worship Service 11 am. Commu- nity Service Center (Food Bank) third Wed. of each month, noon-3pm. INDEPENDENCE Buena Vista Community Church - 11355 Church St., Buena Vista. Independence. Sun- day School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. First Baptist Church - A warm, friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Mon- mouth St., Independence (across from Central High School); 503-838-1001. Senior Pastor Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service 11 am Wednesdays: AWANA 7 pm (during the school year). Thursdays: Youth Group 6:15pm. Join us for small groups and life groups throughout the week. First Baptist Church has ministries for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com Life Center Foursquare Church - 437 D Street, Independence, OR Phone: 503-838- 6507. Pastor Larry Gratreak. Worship Service and Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Men’s studies /Women’s studies /Home Fellowships available throughout the week. Call for more information. You are welcome! Find us on Facebook. St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E St., In- dependence. 503-838-5801. Father Henry Guillen Vega Masses Sat., vigil 5 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Span- ish); Weekdays Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs. 9am, Saturday 7 p.m. (Spanish). Evergreen Nursing Home; Holy Days 9 a.m. (Eng) & 7 p.m. (Eng/Span). Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Reli- gious Education: RCIA Mon 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Mid-High & High School Grades Mon 7:00- 8:30p.m.; Grades 1-4 Tues. 7:00-8:30 p.m. WOU Campus Ministry: Mass Sun. 5:00 p.m. at 315 N. Knox St., Monmouth followed by a social hour. MONMOUTH Christ The King Christian Church - Meets at 959 Church St. W., Monmouth 7:00 pm Saturday Night. Christ The King Christian Church is a conservative, contemporary, charismatic Biblical Church. At Christ the King we learn: the truths of the Bible, how to live Biblical truths, how to please God, and how to be a blessing to all people. Come and join us as we learn and grow together. Everyone is welcome. Wally Wildman, sen- ior pastor. For more information call 503- 623-2262. www.ctkmonmouth.com Christ’s Church Methodist and Presbyte- rian United - Come care and share with us. 412 Clay Street West, Monmouth, 503-838- 1724. Pastor Rebecca Strader. Worship Service 11 a.m. Call for information on small groups. Church of Christ - 127 N. Heffley St., Mon- mouth, 503-838-2360. Minister - Dan Brewer, Youth Minister - Jon Siegrist. Sun- day School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Service 6 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church - 200 Monmouth- Independence Hwy., Monmouth (the church with the lighted cross on the “S” curve). School Year Schedule: Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9:00 am; Divine Service of Holy Communion 10:30 am. Pastor Dal- las C.R. Dubke. www.FaithLutheranMon- mouth.org; 503-838-3459. Everyone is welcome! Heart to Heart Church - 191 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth (across street from WOU). Pastor Jim Miller. email: Jim@h2hchurch.com. Sunday School for children and adults 10:00 a.m; Worship Service 11:00 a.m.; Prayer & Praise 6:00 p.m.; Seekers Night - Monday 6:00 p.m.; Children & Adult Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.; Seven Cities Wor- ship Service Friday 8 p.m.; Everybody wel- come. Information: church 503-838-0537. www.h2hchurch.com Monmouth Christian Church - 959 Church Street W, Monmouth, OR 97361; Office: (503) 838-1145; Fax: (503) 838-1162; Email: mcc@mymcc.cc; Website: mymcc.cc; Lead Pastor: Sean Bitzer; Pastors: Ulysses Vela, Mary Weinbender, & Seth Halligan; Sunday Worship Service: 10 am, English & Spanish; children’s programming for birth to 6th grades also available. Momentum (7th & 8th Grades) meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm MCC; Join us this Sunday in person or live online at www.mymcc.tv. New LIFE Ministries – we’re growing in Polk County! CHILDREN'S CHURCH NOW AVAILABLE! We are a God-loving, Bible-be- lieving, non-denominational church body. This church is a little different, in that it’s not just a church service, but is all about being a “service church”. We strive to seek out and serve the needs of the community. It is our hope that God will use us to make a dif- ference. Come join us! We meet at Ash Creek School, 1360 N 16th Street, Mon- mouth every Sunday morning at 10:00-11:00 am. Our minister is Marion Seick. Feel free to call us at (503) 871-5207. Please come visit and worship with us this Sunday!" Praise Assembly 189 Monmouth Ave, Mon- mouth, 503-837-0300. www.praiseonline.net. Sunday Services & Children’s Services 9:30 am & 11 am. Combined Service starting June 16. Tuesday evening Celebrate Recovery meeting at 6:30 pm. St. Hilda's Episcopal Church 245 Main St. W., Monmouth, 503-838-6087, sthildas church.org Sunday Eucharist - 10:00 am fol- lowed by Fellowship. Children's Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9:00 am. Wednesday Worship at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Nursery care provided. Call for periodic small groups and celebrations. All are wel- come!