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
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who haven’t been able to ac-
cess these benefits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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new equipment that will
soon be in service at Station
70.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.