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Polk County Voices Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 3, 2015 4A How to Contact Officials EDITORIALS Postive role model sends can-do message Western Oregon University has a true gem on the ath- letics staff. While the athletes compete for glory in compe- tition, this person is content to be in the background. But to those who know her, she is an inspiration and a role model. It takes someone driven to follow their passion. It takes someone brave to continue to do so when entering a field where the cards seemed stacked against her. Western Oregon’s Director of Sports Performance Cori Metzgar-Deacon is both. She recently received her Master Coach certification, becoming one of just 160 nationwide to hold that distinc- tion. More importantly, she became one of fewer than 15 women to achieve what is, in the strength and condition- ing coaching world, one of the highest achievements. But this decision wasn’t fueled by a desire to be in the spotlight. Metzgar-Deacon prefers to be behind the scenes. So much so that, despite qualifying to become a master coach two years ago, she declined. Her focus was on helping her student-athletes, not to pump up her own resume. That all changed when her daughter, Reba, was born in 2013. Throughout her career, Metzgar-Deacon has been breaking down gender barriers. She met resistance along the way, even being told she would never be able to work with a football team upon leaving Ohio State University, but she kept pushing toward her goal. She literally built WOU’s strength and conditioning program from the ground up. Now, she said she’s one of three women who are prima- rily responsible for working with football in the NCAA at any level. Her decision to step into the spotlight was inspired by wanting to show her daughter that she can achieve her dreams. That women are every bit as capable as their male counterparts in whatever field they want to pursue. Metzgar-Deacon wants to be a strong role model who shows that it is possible to break down whatever doors stand in your way through hard work and dedication. And that is what she considers to be her greatest achievement. Her drive to be a positive role model and to help shape the young men and women she comes into contact with is admirable. Her desire to show her daughter anything is possible reminds us that what we do can have a big im- pact. PUBLIC AGENDA Public Agenda is a listing of upcoming meetings for gov- ernmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County. To submit a meeting, send it at least two weeks before the actual meeting date to the Itemizer-Observer via fax (503- 623-2395) or email (ionews@polkio.com). — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 • Monmouth Historic Commission — 6 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-838-0722. • Monmouth Planning Commission — 7 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-838-0722. — THURSDAY, JUNE 4 • Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network — 3 p.m., MVBCN of- fice, 2965 Ryan Drive SE, suite 150, Salem. 503-361-2647. — MONDAY, JUNE 8 • Dallas School Board — 6:30 p.m., Dallas School District of- fice board room, 111 SW Ash St., Dallas. 503-623-9664, ext. 2334. — TUESDAY, JUNE 9 • Polk County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St., Dallas. 503-623-8173. • Perrydale School Board — 7 p.m., Perrydale School, 7445 Perrydale Road, Amity. 503-623-2040. • Independence City Council — 7:30 p.m., Independence Civic Center, 555 S. Main St., Independence. 503-838-1212. — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 • Monmouth Library Advisory Board — 7 a.m., Monmouth Public Library meeting room, 168 S. Ecols St., Monmouth. 503- 838-0722. • Polk County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St., Dallas. 503-623-8173. • Monmouth Park and Recreation Board — 7 p.m., Volun- teer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-838-0722. GOVERNOR Gov. Kate Brown (Dem.) 160 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4582 Email: via website, http://governor.oregon.gov/ — STATE LEGISLATORS Sen. Arnie Roblan (District 5, Democrat) S-417 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1705 sen.arnieroblan@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/roblan Sen. Jackie Winters (District 10, Republican) S-301 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1710 sen.jackiewinters@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/winters Sen. Brian Boquist (District 12, Republican) S-305 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1712 sen.brianboquist@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/boquist Rep. David Gomberg (District 10, Democrat) H-471 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1410 rep.davidgomberg@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/gomberg Rep. Paul Evans (District 20, Democrat) H-281 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1420 rep.paulevans@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/evans National drive-in movie day June 6 National Drive-In Movie Day, an “unofficial” National holiday, honors the opening day of the first drive-in and is annually celebrated on June 6. Richard M. Hollingshead Jr. of Camden, N.J., was the creator of the drive-in theater and his drive-in opened in New Jersey on June 6, 1933. At this first drive-in theater, the screen was 40 feet by 50 feet and there were 400 car slots. The advertising slogan used was, “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are.” An Adolphe Meniou film, Wife Be- w a r e , w a s t h e fi r s t fi l m shown. The idea caught on quickly and drive-ins began to pop up in other areas. In the late 1950s there were 4,000 drive-ins across the United States. Copiague, Long Island, N.Y., was home to one of the largest drive-in theaters. It covered over 29 acres and could park 2,500 vehicles. The drive-in hosted a full service restaurant with roof top seating, a trolley system to take children and adults to the playground and a large indoor theater in case of bad weather. Dallas has a true rarity in the Motor-Vu Drive-In, now in its 62nd season offering double- feature summer blockbusters on the biggest screen around. Jeff Mexico is the current owner of the Motor-Vu which was built in 1953 by Don and Jeri Wernli on Fir Villa Road. Rep. Mike Nearman (District 23, Republican) H-378 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1423 rep.mikenearman@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/nearman — U.S. CONGRESS Sen. Ron Wyden (Dem.) 221 Dirksen SOB Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5244 Fax: 202-228-2717 Salem office: 707 13th St. SE, Suite 285, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-589-4555 Email: via website, www.wyden.senate.gov LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Successful food drive benefits cities Monmouth and Inde- pendence post office’s would like to thank all our cus- tomers who helped con- tribute to this year’s National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive for 2015. It was a great success. Monmouth had a total collection of 3,140 pounds of food and Independence total collection was 1,280. Special thanks to Marr Bros. in Monmouth for allow- ing the use of their scale for weighing the food collected. And also a big thank you, to the Independence Elk Lodge members and their families for their time and ef- fort in helping collect and transport the food to the Ella Curran Food Bank. All food collected goes to our local food bank. Again thanks to all. Gift helps in supporting soldiers Lutheran Church of Dallas for their generous donation of $500. Because of their thought- fulness, we can continue our monthly shipments of care boxes to our deployed military members. Postage alone is $100 or more each month. Anyone wishing to donate to our tax deductible project may contact Pedee Women’s Club at 12950 Kings Valley Highway, Monmouth. Thank you Trinity Luther- an Church. Pedee Women’s Club would like to thank Trinity Judy Dixon Dallas Melissa McCormick and Employees of the Monmouth and Independence Post Office’s WANT TO WRITE A LETTER? Letters to the editor are lim- ited to 300 words. Longer letters will be edited. Each writer is re- stricted to one letter per 30-day period. Letters that are libelous, obscene or in bad taste will not be printed. Attacks by name on businesses or individuals will not be printed. Letters to the editor that are obvious promotions for a busi- ness, products or services will not be printed. 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Letters submitted may not be re- tractable after this deadline. — Reach us at: Mail: Editor, Polk County Itemizer-Observer, P.O. Box 108, Dallas, OR 97338. Fax: 503-623-2395. Email: ionews@polkio.com. Office: 147 SE Court St., Dallas. Sen. Jeff Merkley (Dem.) 313 Hart SOB Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3753 Fax: 202-228-3997 Salem office: 495 State St. SE, Suite 330, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-362-8102 Email: via website, www.merkley.senate.gov Rep. Kurt Schrader (Dem.) 108 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-5711 Fax: 202-225-5699 Salem office: 544 Ferry St. SE, Suite 2, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-588-9100 Fax: 503-588-5517 Email: via website, www.schrader.house.gov — POLK COUNTY Board of Commissioners 850 Main St. Dallas, OR 97338 Phone: 503-623-8173 www.co.polk.or.us — CITIES Dallas 187 SE Court St. Dallas, OR 97338 503-623-2338 www.ci.dallas.or.us Falls City 299 Mill St. Falls City, OR 97344 503-787-3631 www.fallscityoregon.gov Independence 555 S. Main St. Independence, OR 97351 503-838-1212 www.ci.independence.or.us Monmouth 151 W. Main St. Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-0722 www.ci.monmouth.or.us HOW TO REACH US Vol. 140, No. 22 (USPS) - 437-380) The official newspaper of Polk County • Serving Polk County families since 1875 Winner of 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 General Excellence Awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Periodicals postage paid at Dallas, OR, Independence, OR and Monmouth, OR. Published weekly at 147 SE Court Street Dallas, Oregon 97338 Phone: 503-623-2373 Fax: 503-623-2395 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Polk County — One Year $27 Other Oregon Counties — One Year $33 Outside of Oregon — One Year $38 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Polk County Itemizer-Observer, P.O. Box 108, Dallas, Oregon 97338 The Polk County Itemizer-Observer assumes no financial responsibility for errors in adver- tisements. 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