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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 12, 2015 4A
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haps briefly mention the
kids and their season were
met with no response.
So, to Brody Cain, Jared
Coxen, Cole Dunaway, Lan-
den Gardener, Colby John-
son, Michael Lafferty, John-
ny Latte, Ian Pendley, Brody
Roberts, Drake Robertson,
and Reese Wallace: Great
job boys and congratula-
tions on an excellent and
exciting season.
Support nursery in
this time of need
Over the years I’ve
watched the growth of one
of Dallas’s finest nurseries,
Daryll’s. He has toiled to
create an environment of
beauty. Unfortunately, his
business has succumbed to
the Oregon drought.
He has generously con-
tributed to the community.
While at the nursery, I heard
a woman say, “You’ve done
so much for Master Garden-
ers; we have brought you
containers of water.” Anoth-
er gentleman stated he was
looking for a truck or large
container for water. To see
the concern by individuals
to save his business was
overwhelming.
Daryll’s variety of plants
is amazing; one never needs
to worry about quality. At
his business he’s always
available for questions and
suggestions. His employees
are informed and show an
interest in their work. His
display at Art in the Park
was, yes, a work of art.
Daryll stated, “I’ve never
seen anything like this; my
recourse is to have my fall
sale two months early and
hope we can come back
next year. I appreciate
everyone’s concern.”
The members of our
community should support
Daryll in this difficult time.
Judee Ward
Dallas
Efforts of all made
Polk Fair success
Now that the 2015 Polk
County Fair is one for the
history books, we would like
to take the time to thank the
community for your sup-
port for 4-H.
Thanks to the parents
and leaders for helping
young people gain knowl-
edge and skills and reach
their goals.
We greatly appreciate our
many award donors. It
helps us honor our out-
standing winners ranging
from fair premium money
to college scholarships. It’s
so exciting to watch the
smiles and elation as kids
earn their first blue ribbon
or trophy.
The Polk County Live-
stock Association is tremen-
dously helpful as the spon-
Gordon Dunaway
Dallas
Changes to fair
prove successful
sor of our Market Auction
program. Their organization
and management makes it
possible for youth to recoup
much of the cost of raising
their market animal proj-
ects. The auction wouldn’t
be successful without the
buyers. Profits from auction
will pay feed bills, invest in
schools clothes and sup-
plies, or school fees and col-
lege tuition, going right
back into the local econo-
my.
Thanks to the fair board
and management for the
terrific job organizing the
details. The superintendents
do an outstanding job or-
ganizing the barns, classes
and judging. It takes hun-
dreds of hours of prepara-
tion to carry out the fair.
I would like to shout out
to our rabbit superinten-
dent, leaders, members and
parents for your coopera-
tion with the changes in the
rabbit show due to an out-
break of Myxomatosis.
You’re awesome.
Bravo to our teen super-
intendents. Seeing the
growth in our older youth as
they help in the 4-H Fair Of-
fice makes you believe in
the future of our country.
It truly takes a village, and
Polk County 4-H is thankful
to be part of your village.
You have contributed great-
ly to the many exciting and
positive experiences for our
4-H participants. Thanks for
your part in helping shape
the leaders of tomorrow.
Suzi Busler
and the Polk County 4-H
staff: Judi Peters, Pam Scharf
and Carla Cudmore
Dallas
Dallas JBO team
earns recognition
This summer a group of
boys that made up the 13-
to 14-year old Senior Na-
tional Baseball team here in
Dallas was not only success-
ful on the field, but also rep-
resented our community
and their families at the
highest level.
The boys came together
in April and quickly estab-
lished themselves as a
league favorite.
Through excellent coach-
ing and a lot of hard work,
they became a team that
was not only successful in
terms of wins and losses,
but also a group of kids you
loved to watch and root for.
The team ended the regu-
lar season tied for first place
in their division and earned
a berth in the JBO Senior
National District Tourna-
ment held right here in Dal-
las in mid-July.
Despite having to play
seven games in three days,
the kids were able to take
second place and earn a
spot in the Senior National
State Championship Tour-
nament held in Corvallis
July 16-19.
Fighting the fatigue from
having played seven games
just a few days prior, the
boys played hard and fin-
ished 2-2 in the state tour-
nament.
The strong showing in the
championship tournament
capped a fun, exciting, and
successful season.
Despite finishing tied for
first place in their division,
hosting and finishing in sec-
ond place in the district
tournament, and playing
very well in the state tour-
nament, the boys never got
a mention from their local
newspaper.
Requests made to the
Itemizer-Observer to per-
I would like to thank
everyone who turned out
for the 2015 Polk County
Fair.
This year there was an in-
crease in exhibits from our
community in the open
class area as well as an in-
crease in our 4-H programs.
The Polk County fair is a
once a year opportunity for
everyone to show off their
talents, gather with friends
and family, and celebrate all
that is great about Polk
County. This year proved to
be a great celebration.
I also want to personally
thank the Polk County Fair
staff. They all work extreme-
ly hard to make sure that
the fair is enjoyable for the
exhibitors, the vendors and
the attendees.
There were a lot of
changes this year, and it
showed in the success.
Again thank you everyone
for attending and support-
ing such a wonderful event.
If by chance you missed it,
make sure you mark your
calendars for opening day
of the 2016 Polk County Fair
Aug. 4.
Anna Scharf
Perrydale
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GOVERNOR
Gov. Kate Brown (Dem.)
160 State Capitol
900 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-378-4582
Email: via website,
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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
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www.oregonlegislature.gov/gomberg
Rep. Paul Evans
(District 20, Democrat)
H-281 State Capitol
900 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-986-1420
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www.oregonlegislature.gov/evans
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
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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
PUBLIC AGENDA
Public Agenda is a listing of upcoming meetings for governmental 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, AUG. 12
• 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., Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth.
503-838-0722.
THURSDAY, AUG. 13
• Polk County Fire District No. 1 Board — 6 p.m., Central Station 90, 1800 Monmouth St., Inde-
pendence. 503-838-1510.
• Polk County Fair Board — 8 a.m., Arts and Crafts Building at the Polk County Fairgrounds &
Event Center, , 520 S. Pacific Highway (99W), Rickreall. 503-623-3048.
• Falls City City Council — 7:30 p.m., Falls City Community Center, 320 N. Main St., Falls City. 503-
787-3631.
MONDAY, AUG. 17
• Independence Historic Preservation Commission — 4 p.m., Independence Civic Center, 555 S.
Main St., Independence. 503-838-1212.
• MINET Board of Directors retreat work session — 7:30 a.m., Henry Hill Educational Support
Center, 750 S. Fifth St., Independence. 503-580-8525.
TUESDAY, AUG. 18
• Polk County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St., Dallas.
503-623-8173.
• Monmouth City Council — 7 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-838-0722.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19
• Polk County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St., Dallas.
503-623-8173.
• Monmouth Planning Commission — 7 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth. 503-
838-0722.
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
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POLK COUNTY
Board of Commissioners
850 Main St.
Dallas, OR 97338
Phone: 503-623-8173
www.co.polk.or.us
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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
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