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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 7, 2015 5A Polk County News Fair: Sunday unpopular with vendors, fairgoers JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Dentist Alan Kolb, here at his former office on West Ellendale, saw his last patient in December after a 36-year career in the field. Most of those years were spent in Dallas. Longtime Dallas dentist ready to enjoy retirement By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — After working as a dentist for 36 years — most of those in Dallas — Alan Kolb is hanging up his drill. In fact, he already saw his last patient on Dec. 17 at his former office at 155 W. Ellen- dale Ave. “It’s been a great commu- nity,” Kolb said on his last day on the job. “It’s been good for me and my family.” Kolb, 69, began his dentist career while in the U.S. Army. While serving in West Germany, he was told by a colleague he should think about moving to Oregon. He chose Dallas, and, as it turned out, for good reason. “Dallas at the time needed dentists,” he said. “Four of us started in the same year.” Kolb said he’s enjoyed working in the community and the relationship shared by the dentists in Dallas. He added he will miss his staff the most. “I’ve really enjoyed the people I’ve worked with,” he said. “But I’m ready to pur- sue other things.” Among them will be con- tinuing to work with quarter horses — he competes in “team penning” events — and rides on the Pacific Crest Trail. “We will probably do the usual traveling,” Kolb said, which includes spending a few weeks in Hawaii in March. Kolb, who lives in Rickre- all, said Polk County will re- main home. “I think I will stay in Rickre- all,” he said. “I really enjoy it.” Continued from Page 1A Post-fair vendor surveys had some merchants com- menting that they can make more revenue selling items on Internet sites like Etsy than they can staffing a booth for four days at the fair, Scharf noted in an an- nouncement about the move. The hope is the fair will be able to book more vendors with a three-day schedule. “We couldn’t come up with a good argument not to do it,” Scharf said of the move to three days. Another issue is that the animal barns are only par- tially full on Sunday, as many of the animals sold at Satur- day’s popular youth livestock market auction have been already loaded out. “Why would you pay full admission to see empty barns?” Scharf said. Switching to a three-day fair is the biggest in a series of changes that have been implemented in recent years. At the 2014 fair, 4-H exhibits were moved to the Arts and Crafts Building to give them more room; the carnival was moved to the parking lot to give it more visibility; and the main en- tertainment stage was re- moved and a more modern temporary one brought in. “We knew last year we needed to make changes in hopes of bringing in more KURT HOLLAND/ Itemizer-Observer file 4-H and FFA members exhibiting livestock and other animals will now only have to care for their critters for three days during the shortened Polk County Fair. people to the fair,” said Tina Andersen, Polk County Fair Manager. “The response we got to the changes was very positive, but we need to do more.” The board’s biggest con- cern with moving to a three- day event was how to fit all of the 4-H and FFA events into a shortened schedule. Scharf said the board consulted 4-H leaders and parents, Polk County 4-H program faculty, as well as FFA advisors before voting on the change. With some tweaks in the schedule, the board believes it can squeeze everything into three days, including Sunday’s biggest draw — the tractor pull. “We are not going to get rid of the tractor pull,” Scharf stressed. Scharf added her hope for the new schedule will be that there is more to do at the fair at all times. “I want people to think, ‘There are so many things to do, I don’t know how to choose,’” Scharf said. “We are still going to offer a full fair. We are just going to do it in three days.” P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY DALLAS Calvary Chapel Dallas www.calvarydallasor.com Currently meeting for worship and verse by verse Bible teaching at 628 SE Jefferson St. Worship service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school is available from youth ministry and below to nursery. Wednesday 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 sched- uled 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 welcome. For information call 503-420-4010. If no an- swer, 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 Wor- ship/Men’s Ministry Pastor Travis Reed; Every Sunday: classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., (Nursery pro- vided 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 Meet- ing & 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; Everyone Welcome! First Christian Church - Joyfully Worshipping & 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 provided), Men’s Bible Study - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Chris- tian Women’s Fellowship - 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm (Sept through June). Please call church of- fice for information about other meetings. First Presbyterian Church - 879 S.W. Levens 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 accessible. Bloodbank 4th Monday of even numbered months. Indoor Play Park. Grace Community Church - 598 E. Ellendale Ave. PO Box 69, Dallas, 503-623-4961. Senior Pastor-Dave Bertolini, Pastor of Worship & Dis- cipleship-Ryan Bucher, Pastor of Youth & Young Adults-Ben Potloff. Sunday Worship: 1st Service-9:00 a.m. with Kids, Youth, & Adult Sunday School running concurrently. 2nd Wor- ship Service-10:45 a.m. with Kids Worship run- ning concurrently. Nursery provided during both services. Office open Tuesday-Friday for office hours visit our website at www.gracein- dallas.org. All are welcome! Living Hope City Church - 1156 SE Holman, Dallas. Family Worship 10:30 am. www.living- hopecitychurch.org Equipping Center & Offices 186 SE Mill St., Dallas. For more information call 503-623-6890. Living Word Faith Fellowship - 830 SE Shel- ton 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 service 10:00 a.m., nursery provided. Men’s fellowship sec- ond Saturday of month breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Murphy’s Restaurant, Dallas. Pastor Lavern Siewert in charge of men's fellowship. Call for additional information. Website: www.pro- claimhim.org Salt Creek Baptist Church - 15075 Salt Creek Road, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Interim Senior Pastor Larry Neufeld. 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 & Senior High Youth 6:30 p.m. Please call for information 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. Pas- tor: 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 worhsip. The Episcopal Church and St Thomas Welcomes you — please join us. Trinity Lutheran Church - 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2233. Pastor - David Peder- son. 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 Satur- day 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 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 wel- come just as you are. Join Us! Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 205 N. Main, Falls City 97344, 503-787-3907. Pas- tor Lary Brown. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30 am-10:40 am; Worship Service 11 am. Com- munity Service Center (Food Bank) third Wed. of each month, noon-3pm. INDEPENDENCE Buena Vista Community Church - 11355 Church St., Buena Vista. Independence. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. First Baptist Church - A warm, friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth 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 sen- iors, 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 Serv- ice and Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Men’s studies /Women’s studies /Home Fel- lowships available throughout the week. Call for more information. You are welcome! Find us on Facebook. St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E St., Independence. 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. (Spanish); 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. Religious Educa- tion: 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-In- dependence 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 Com- munion 10:30 am. Pastor Dallas C.R. Dubke. w w w. F a i t h L u t h e r a n M o n m o u t h . o r g ; 503-838-3459. Everyone is welcome! Heart to Heart Church - 191 N. Mon- mouth 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 Worship Service Friday 8 p.m.; Everybody welcome. Infor- mation: 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 followed 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 peri- odic small groups and celebrations. All are welcome!