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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 1, 2015 3A Polk County News BUSINESS BRIEFS OSU Extension to focus on growth Budget reflects nearly 4 percent in growth over last year’s totals By Jolene Guzman Independence Station on the market The Itemizer-Observer INDEPENDENCE — Independence Station, on the corner of Second and Monmouth streets, went on the market about two weeks ago, said George Grabenhorst, Realtor at Sperry Van Ness out of Salem. The unfinished 54,792-square-feet building on 0.68 acres of land is listed at $3.4 million. The land is zoned for commercial and retail. For more information: svncommercialadvisors.com. POLK COUNTY — Polk County Oregon State Uni- versity Extension adopted a 2015-16 budget that will allow the program to focus resources on marketing and growth. The budget committee, consisting of the three Polk County commissioners and three citizens, adopted the budget on June 24. The budget totaled $382,500, with $377,500 going to operations and $5,000 held in contingency. The two biggest expendi- tures in the budget are $260,000 (up from $250,000 in 2014-15) for OSU staffing and programs and $60,000 for renting fairgrounds facil- ities. Those amounts reflect a nearly 4 percent growth in revenue over the 2014-15 budget. “With this year’s budget, we are beginning to see some growth,” said Polk County Administrator Greg Hansen, who serves as Ex- tension’s budget officer, in his budget message. “Hope- fully, this increase in proper- ty tax revenue continues so we can maintain and ex- pand services in the future.” Polk’s Extension district is still fairly new, with its first formal budget in the 2011- 12 fiscal year. This marks the first year tax revenue has in- Dallas Yoga moving to new location DALLAS — Dallas Yoga & Balance Studio, formerly Dallas Oregon Yoga, will have a new location come Tuesday. The new studio will be at 115 SE Court St. in downtown Dal- las. Dallas Yoga will offer an expanded number of classes in the larger space, including chair yoga, yoga for seniors, balance classes, and “Mommy and Me,” for new or expecting mothers. For more information or to see a class schedule: www.dalla- soregonyoga.com. NEWS IN BRIEF Missing Dallas resident found dead EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer file Polk County Oregon State University Extension Office’s budget will see some growth this year. The program has many exhibits at the Polk County Fair each year. creased. “The good news is that property values increased a little bit,” said Derek God- win, the regional adminis- trator for Extension’s west central region. “This is our first budget where we have a little bit more money com- ing into the Extension pro- gram.” The majority of approxi- mately $10,000 increase will be used for Extension staff, but the remainder will be used to refine marketing and outreach programs in hopes of recruiting more volun- teers, particularly for its 4-H programs. “We want to grow our programs, and a lot of that comes from recruiting vol- unteers to help, to get in- volved in programs,” God- win said. “It’s not a huge amount of money, but it does allow us to invest a lit- tle bit more, update our marketing materials.” Polk OSU Extension budget: Total: $382,500 Contingency: $5,000 Major expenses: • $260,000 — OSU Ex- tension staff and supplies • $60,000 — Rental of facilities at the Polk Coun- ty Fairgrounds & Events Center DALLAS — A Dallas resident reported missing on June 19 has been found dead. Ronald Taylor, 67, was last seen by a relative on June 17 be- fore heading to the Portland area for an appointment sched- uled the next day. Taylor did not make his appointment, ac- cording the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Taylor’s car was found abandoned June 19 in south Polk County off Burbank Road near Gage Road. Police agencies began a search — asking the public for assistance in finding Taylor — after learning of the missed appointment and reports that he had recently been somewhat despondent. The search continued through June 21 and resumed last weekend when search dogs located Taylor’s body not far from where his vehicle was found. According to the sheriff’s office, he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Visit our website, www.polkio.com for local news, sports and community events. Follow us on 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. Wom- ens 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 God of Prophecy New Beginnings - 575 SW Ash St., (corner of Ash & Stump St.) Pastor Raul Lopez, 971-209-0452. Bible Study School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. (bi-lingual) Bible Study 6:00 p.m. presently studying the book of Ezekiel. We welcome all. Associate Pastor Jim Dickason 503-302-9816. 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. Thurs- day Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. We are a Bible Based Church. Visitors welcome. For in- formation 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@dallasalliance.org, Lead Pastor Jim Jamieson; and Youth/Children’s Pastor Lance Baker; Every Sunday: classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., (Nursery provided for a.m. services); Tues- days: 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 Washington St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is relaxed, families & children welcome, come as you are, current music & relevant teaching about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www.dallaschurch.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-generational church with a heart for our community. Our mis- sion 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 Pas- tor 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 7:00 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 *9:00 a.m. & *7:00 p.m. (women); Thursday Group Bible Study 2:00 p.m. *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, Ministry of Children & Family Debbie Davies. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sun- day Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday High School Youth Group 6:30 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; www.gofbc.org; Church Office Hours: Mon - Fri. 12 - 4 pm; 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. 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. Levens Street, Dallas, 503-623-3397. Pastor Sandy Lar- son invites you to come and share with us. Wor- ship 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 Student Min- istries-Ben Potloff. Sunday Worship: 1st Service-9:00 a.m. with Kids, Youth, & Adult Sun- day School running concurrently. 2nd Worship Service-10:45 a.m. with Kids Worship running concurrently. Nursery provided for 0 - 2 year olds during both services. Office open Tuesday- Friday for office hours visit our website at www.graceindallas.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. Wednes- day Worship 7:00 p.m. Children's Sunday serv- ice 10:00 a.m., nursery provided. Men’s fellowship second Saturday of month breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Murphy’s Restaurant, Dallas. Pastor Michael Van Dyke in charge of men's fel- lowship. Call for additional information. Website: www.proclaimhim.org Salt Creek Baptist Church - 15075 Salt Creek Road, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Senior pastor David Curtis. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all ages. Wednesday Senior High and Middle School Youth at 6:30 p.m. Please call for information about other meetings or visit our website at www.saltcreekchurch.org. 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: Mon- day, 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 Epis- copal Church 1486 SW Levens Dallas. Call Re- becca 503-559-5205 with questions. 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 Pederson. Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m.; Kids Church during 10:00 a.m. Wor- ship. 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 LaCre- ole Drive, Dallas, 503-623-2481. Pastor-Rev. Quin- ton Kimbrow. Summer Worship—June, July, August, Sept. 6th at 10 am followed by Sunday School. Child-care available. Handicap access. All are welcome! Email: dallasumc@qwestoffice.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.fallsci- tycc.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 welcome. www.fallsc- ityumc.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. Community Service Center (Food Bank) third Wed. of each month, noon-3pm. INDEPENDENCE Buena Vista Community Church - 11355 Church St., Buena Vista. Independence. Pastor Larry Lyon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. Cornerstone Church of God - 4395 Independ- ence Hwy, Independence, 503-838-5119. Sun- day Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. 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 through- out the week. First Baptist Church has min- istries 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. Pas- tor Larry Gratreak. Worship Service and Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Various Studies, Prayer Groups and Home Fellowships available throughout the week. Call for more information. You are welcome! Find us on Facebook. River Valley Fellowship - 210 S. 5th St., Inde- pendence. Phone: 503-949-1523. We are a friendly, loving church family of all ages that would enjoy including you! Sunday morning 10:45 service with a children’s program that fol- lows worship. Midweek adult bible study, monthly fellowship get together and weekly youth group. Find us on Facebook for an inside view! We love having visitors and would like to have you check us out. St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E St., Inde- pendence. 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, Sat- urday 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 Ed- ucation: 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 Satur- day Night. Christ The King Christian Church is a conservative, contemporary, charismatic Bib- lical 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, senior pastor. For more information call 503-623-2262. www.ctkmonmouth.com Christ’s Church Methodist & Presbyterian 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. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m., Sun- day Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Serv- ice 6 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church - 200 Monmouth-Inde- pendence Hwy., Monmouth (the church with the lighted cross on the “S” curve). Summer Schedule: Adult Bible Class 8:15 am; Divine Service of Holy Communion 9:30 am. Pastor Dallas C.R. Dubke. www.FaithLutheranMon- mouth.org; 503-838-3459. Everyone is wel- come! 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 Worship Service Friday 8 p.m.; Everybody welcome. 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 AVAIL- ABLE! We are a God-loving, Bible-believing, 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 difference. Come join us! We meet at Ash Creek School, 1360 N 16th Street, Monmouth 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 S., Mon- mouth (locations in McMinnville and Willamina as well). Our English worship gathering is 11 am on Sundays, followed by a Spanish service at 2 pm. Kid’s church available for 12 and under. Youth group meets at 9:30 Sunday morning. Other ministries include: Celebrate Recovery (Tues, 7 pm), College Bible study (Wed, 7 pm), and Spanish Bible study (Thurs, 7 pm). Please check our website for the most up-to-date information, www.praiseonline.net, or call us at 503-837-0300. 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 Wor- ship at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Nursery care pro- vided. Call for periodic small groups and celebrations. All are welcome!