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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 20, 2016 9A WEDDINGS MI TOWN Cason-Hattan Life in MI Town isn’t all sunshine and light and singing “Kumbaya” around the campfire, no matter how much I wish it was. These dark and cold winter days remind us that there are so many people truly in need of assistance. News stories — whether on TV, in print or on social media — continue to reinforce and underscore the serious problems of homelessness, drug and al- cohol abuse, physical and mental health, and unem- ployment for people of all ages. Many of us would wel- come assistance with the answers in order to help friends and/or family mem- bers who are facing some of these issues, but don’t have the financial ability or pro- fessional skills to do so. Even though the economy is get- ting better and medical and dental care is available to most of us, there are those P ATTY T AYLOR D UTCHER Columnist who haven’t been able to ac- cess these benefits. — Thanks to a grant from the United Way of the Mid- Willamette Valley, Polk Com- munity Connect has gath- ered an amazing amount of resources and services for all who are homeless or at risk for homelessness, including job assistance, services for children, educational infor- mation, housing programs, veterans’ services, behav- ioral health and benefits in- formation. Mark your calen- dar for Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., where you can participate in this valu- able program at no cost. This program is being held at the Valley Life Center, 1795 S.E. Miller Ave., in Dal- las. The telephone number is 503-623-4116. — Services offered (first- come, first-served) include dental care, backpacks and camping items. Services available all day will be basic health screenings, pet care, bike repair, haircuts and clothing. There is no charge for any of the resource infor- mation or the services. The entire day also includes a free meal and free trans- portation to and from the event. — If you would be able to serve as a services provider, please contact Michelle Bornfleth, Service Integra- tion at 503-623-9664, ext. 2457. Volunteers are always welcome, and if you would be able to give some of your time and energy to this valu- able program, please call 971-599-3845 or via the In- ternet, polkconnectvolun- teers@gmail.com. If you have any questions or would like more information about Polk Community Connect, please call Heather Wright at 503-507-4579. For informa- tion on making a donation, please contact Living Hope City Church at 503-623- 6890. — Both of MI Town’s excel- lent libraries continue to bring all of us so many fun and interesting programs for readers (and listeners) of all ages. Check the Independ- ence and Monmouth public libraries websites to discov- er those events that appeal to you and your family members. Come in out of the rain and see what new offerings are available, too. PEDEE NEWS Polk County Fire District No. 1 will be starting a new Volunteer Fire Academy this spring. Men and women in- terested in joining the team of firefighters at Pedee (or within the district’s bound- aries), please contact the district’s main office at 503- 838-1510. The Fire District recently purchased new ap- paratus; including new en- gines, a water tender (water truck to the rest of us) and breathing apparatus. Pedee firefighters are training with A RLENE K OVASH Columnist new equipment that will soon be in service at Station 70. — Pedee Church has been blessed to have Chip and Linda North’s exchange stu- dent from Germany join us. Anna Tieftrunk is from the more than 2,000-year-old city of Koblenz, on the Rhine River south of Cologne. She is a sophomore at home in Koblenz, but in the senior class at Dallas High, as all exchange students are, and is active in the international clubs at school, as well as many other clubs. She says the landscape here is not much different than at home, but the rest of life here sure is different, in- cluding church. The Norths are loving having a daugh- ter, since their other kids are boys — well, young men at this point. They also loved getting to know her family through Skype. — Nola Womer’s place on Pedee Creek Road was sold this fall to a Eugene compa- ny, which is now logging on the land across the road from Nola’s house. They are taking some seriously big logs off the place. Cara Cason and Landon Hattan, both of Turner, were married Dec. 13, 2015, at Canby Grove Christian Con- ference Center in Canby. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Laura Langston, of Portland, and Robert and Barbara Cason, of Portland. The groom is the son of Troy and Shelli Hattan, of Dallas. Cara is a 2012 graduate; she was home-schooled. She is pursuing a master’s in psy- chology at Corban University in Salem. She is employed at Aldersgate Camps and Retreat Center in Guest Services in Turner. Landon is a 2012 graduate of Dallas High School. He is pursuing a bachelor’s in business from Corban University in Salem. He is employed at Ameriprise Financial Services in Salem under Mikeal Davis as an intern. The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii. They make their home in Turner. BIRTHS O’Connor Noelle Gwendolyn Mary O’Connor was born to Kevin and Athena O’Connor, of Corvallis, at 7:59 a.m. on Dec. 23 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Corvallis. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Noelle is the couple’s first child. Grandparents are George and Mary Samerotte, of Dal- las, and Joe and Jan O’Connor of Brunswick, Maine. Great-grandparents are Martha Wnek, of Brunswick, and Jean Gaudio, of Dallas. Galicia Isabella Galicia was born to Junior Galicia and Esmeralda Rangel, of Monmouth, at 7:23 p.m. on Jan. 8 at Salem Hos- pital Family Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18.33 inches long. Isabella is the couple’s first child. Grandparents are Elizabeth Rangel, of Independence, and Lorenza Ramirez, of Salem. Autry Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. 2016 Relay For Life Kick-Off Friday - Saturday Jan 22 - Jan 23 RIDE ALONG (Digital) (PG13) THE 5TH WAVE (Digital) (PG13) THE REVENANT (Digital) (R) STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Digital 2D) (PG13) DIRTY GRANDPA (Digital) (R) THE BOY (Digital) (PG13) NORM OF THE NORTH (Digital) (PG) DADDY’S HOME (Digital) (PG13) 13 HOURS (Digital) (R) (12:00 2:20 4:45) 7:15 (1:45 4:25) 7:05 (12:00 3:05) 6:10 9:35 9:35 9:15 (12:20 3:25) (12:15 2:40 5:05) (12:25 2:45 5:00) (12:15 2:35 4:50) 9:30 9:55 9:25 6:30 7:30 7:20 7:00 (12:05 3:15) 6:25 Sunday January 24 RIDE ALONG (Digital) (PG13) THE 5TH WAVE (Digital) (PG13) THE REVENANT (Digital) (R) STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Digital 2D) (PG13) DIRTY GRANDPA (Digital) (R) THE BOY (Digital) (PG13) NORM OF THE NORTH (Digital) (PG) 13 HOURS (Digital) (R) (12:00 2:20 4:45) 7:15 (1:45 4:25) 7:05 (12:00 3:05) 6:10 (12:20 3:25) (12:15 2:40 5:05) (12:25 2:45 5:00) (12:15 2:35 4:50) (12:05 3:15) 6:30 7:30 7:20 7:00 6:25 Monday - Thursday Jan 25 - Jan 28 RIDE ALONG (Digital) (PG13) THE 5TH WAVE (Digital) (PG13) THE REVENANT (Digital) (R) STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Digital 2D) (PG13) DIRTY GRANDPA (Digital) (R) THE BOY (Digital) (PG13) NORM OF THE NORTH (Digital) (PG) 13 HOURS (Digital) (R) (2:20 4:45) 7:15 (1:45 4:25) 7:05 (3:05) 6:10 (12:20 3:25) (2:40 5:05) (2:45 5:00) (2:35 4:50) (3:15) Polk County 6:30 7:30 7:20 7:00 6:25 9:00 9:25 Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 to 5 pm Independence Elks Lodge • Live Entertainment by Ed Desmarteau at 4 pm FREE performance donations benefit American Cancer Society • Register to be part of the June 4-5, 2016 Relay • Prize drawings, light snacks, beverages • Information on the event • Education on Cancer Services & Cancer Prevention • Luminaria Ceremony • Participants encouraged to bring 1 or 2 (2-4 oz) cans of food for Relay Luminaria bags. Contributions go to the Salem Cancer Institute and pet food going to local animal shelter Relay For Life of Polk County June 4-5, 2016 Riverview Park, Independence For information contact: 2015relayfor lifepc@gmail.com IMAGINE OUR Communities without our LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Thank the businesses who advertise in the Itemizer-Observer. Without them... Interested in advertising? Call 503-623-2373 Sam Aaron Autry was born to Scott Autry and Jessica Runions, of Dallas, at 8:12 a.m. on Jan. 9 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19.25 inches long. Sam joins Kaleb, 3. Grandparents are Sidney Runions Jr., of Dallas; Janice Peterson, of Salem; Scott Martin, of Dallas; and April Autry of Dallas. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 8A FRIDAY, JAN. 22 • Arc of Polk County Dance and Karaoke Night — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Academy Building, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Admis- sion: $3 (stafers and providers admitted free). Snacks available for purchase. 503-949-5552. • Guthrie Park Acoustic Music Jam Session — 7 to 10 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Free (donations accepted). 503-623-0809. — SATURDAY, JAN. 23 • Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Luther- an Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and mental health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the irst and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990-8772. — MONDAY, JAN. 25 • Central Lions Club — Noon, Independence Elks Lodge 1950, Dining Room, 289 S. Main St., Independence. 503-606- 2150. • Willamette Valley New Horizons Orchestra — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central High School band room, 1530 Monmouth St., In- dependence. Local orchestra for beginning through intermedi- ate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all levels wel- come. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838-4884. — TUESDAY, JAN. 26 • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Philip Catholic Church, 825 SW Mill St., Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. • Take Of Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club — 6 to 7 p.m. weigh-in, 7 to 8 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church basement, 1079 SE Jeferson St., Dallas. Meetings ofer programs and activ- ities aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is free. — WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 • Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank — 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth. For eligible community members; available every Wednesday. 541- 404-6517. • Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutof Road, Building E, Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members. 503-831-5634. • Yoga in the Hopyard — 6 p.m., Rogue Farms Micro Hopy- ard, 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence. Ofered on the last Wednesday of every month. Free; bring your own yoga mat. 503-838-9813. • Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks, 318 N. Main St. Fall City. All supplies, paint, canvas and instruc- tion provided. No experience necessary. $30, snack and cocktail included. 503-787-2700. • Brew and BS: The Old Testament — 7 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. A lecture series on the Old Testament. Bring brew of choice — cofee, tea, chai, beer, wine, cider. 435-503-4304.
