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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 24, 2016 11A COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Enjoying a cup of joe Dallas Senior Center hosts Jam Love songs, old and new, are the theme for the Com- munity Sweetheart Music Jam, slated for Thursday at the Dallas Senior Center, 955 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. All area musicians, singers, and music lovers, regardless of age or ability, are welcome to share and enjoy their fa- vorite love songs, music starts at 6:30 p.m. Perform- ers scheduled are: Fred Hardin, Kermit Bail, Chris Cutler, honky-piano queen, Carlot Hall, The Notorious L e o p a rd C h i c k s, St e ve Springer and host, Michele Campione. Admission is free, but bringing a snack to share is always appreciated. Call 503-507-5240 with requests, suggestions or for more in- formation. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events taking place in Polk County that are open to the public. To submit an event for calendar consideration, please send it at least two weeks before the actual event date to the Itemizer-Observer via fax (503-623-2395) or email (ionews@polkio.com). Local officer graduates DPSST Deputy Sheriff Matthew Bass of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will gradu- ate from the Oregon De- partment of Public Safety Standards and Training on Friday. Bass will be part of the Basic Corrections Local No. BCL021 graduating class. The class will be recog- nized during a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Oregon Public S a f e t y A c a d e m y, 4 1 9 0 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem. DPSST provides training to more than 25,000 stu- dents each year throughout Oregon. Tickets available for library fundraiser Tickets are available for the 10th annual movie fundraiser for the Friends of the Independence Public Li- brary. The fundraiser will be held March 7 at 7 p.m. at the In d e p e n d e n c e C i n e m a when a showing of “The In- tern” will be held. Tickets cost $15. Free popcorn will be available along with door prizes. To purchase, contact Betty KIM DORN/ for the Itemizer-Observer People enjoy a cup of cofee during the Cofee with a Cop on Friday afternoon at Rick’s Place in Monmouth. The event was aimed at breaking down barriers between police of- icers and the citizens they serve. Plude, 503-551-7687. Tickets are also available at the In- dependence library and the Pink House Café. Calmlee’s to host book club Saturday Calmlee’s Bookstore, 147 SW Court St., Dallas, will host its first book club meet- ing Saturday at 7 p.m. Dis- cussion about what books to include on the reading list will take place. Meetings will be held the last Saturday of every month. For more information: 503-623-3025. Relay for Life event Friday, Saturday Relay for Life will hold an event at the Majestic The- ater in Dallas on Friday and Saturday. Event will include ven- dors, crafters and on-site massages and will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat- urday. A game night featuring bingo and a quarter auction will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Saturday will in- clude a fashion show, dance group, vocalists and hon- orary survivors of Polk County ceremony. There will also be presen- tations and booths with in- formation about cancer awareness and prevention. St. Thomas to host Lenten series St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas, will host a Lenten se- r i e s e a c h We d n e s d a y through March 16. The series will begin with a worship service at 5:30 p.m., soup supper at 6 p.m. and a video lecture series on the Old Testament with dis- cussion from 7 to 8 p.m. Living with chronic pain workshop The Dallas Senior Center will offer a free, six-week workshop featuring skills for living with chronic pain. The Living Well program fo- cuses on self-management skills, including working with your health care team, managing symptoms and medications, setting weekly goals, getting support from family and friends, learning how to eat well and be ac- tive. Class materials, including a course book and CD, are provided without charge. Classes will be held ever y Wednesday from March 2 to April 6 at the senior center, 955 SE Jeffer- son St., Dallas. To register or for more in- formation: WVP Health Au- thority, 503-587-5129. On- site registration will also be available. LIBRARY CALENDAR DALLAS 950 Main St. 503-623-2633 www.ci.dallas.or.us/library — INDEPENDENCE 175 Monmouth St. 503-838-1811 www.ci.independence.or.us/library • Wednesday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. — Family story time. • Wednesday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. — Cuentos in Espanol. • Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m. — Chess Club for kids (irst grade and older). • Thursday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. — Communi- ty ESL. — MONMOUTH 168 S. Ecols St. 503-751-0182 www.ci.monmouth.or.us/library • Thursday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. — Zentangle. • Thursday, Feb. 25, 10:15 a.m. — Pre- school story time. • Friday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. — Little Builders Club (infant-pre-school). — WAGNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 111 N. Main St., Falls City 503-787-3521, ext. 319 www.facebook.com/ WagnerCommunityLibrary/timeline See the library’s Facebook page for up- coming events. OBITUARIES Continued from Page 6A Helen Marie Glodt Aug. 27, 1916 – Feb. 20, 2016 Helen Marie Murphy Glodt, 99, of Salem died Feb. 20 in Salem. She was the great-grand- daughter of pioneer Rev. John E. Murphy, who gave the land for what is now West- e r n O re - gon Uni- versity, and wife of Salem restauranteur, John T. Glodt. She graduated in 1937 from Oregon Nor mal School, now Western Oregon University, and taught in Rock Creek and Kinton. She and her husband owned and operated restaurants in Gre- sham, Hillsboro, Prineville, Seaside, La Grande, Keizer and Salem. J's Café in Mon- mouth and Roberts Crossing in Salem are still in the fami- ly. She was a member of Jason Lee Methodist, Zenith, ABWA, and longtime Salem bowling leagues. She was one of a group of Salem ladies who starred in the 1960s Bisquick commer- cial that ran for several years on TV nationwide. She was well-known for her apple dumplings, cakes and flow- ers. She loved gardening, traveling and handwork. Survivors include her chil- dren, Barbara Williams, James and John Glodt; nine grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren. Me m o r i a l s e r v i c e i s Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jason Lee Methodist Church. Contributions are sug- gested to Willson House, Polk County Museum or Jason Lee Methodist Church. Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.FarnstromMortuary. com. Christopher Dobson Dec. 2, 1950 – Feb. 13, 2016 Christopher Dobson, 65, of Dallas, died Feb. 13 in Dallas from injuries sus- tained in a fall in his home. He was born in Berkeley, Calif., to Elizabeth and Robert Dobson. Christopher moved to Switzerland with his family in 1959, and attended an in- ternational school in Gene- va. His family traveled throughout Europe and around the world on home leave every two years. These travels kindled his interest in different environments, cul- tures, cuisines, beliefs and spiritual traditions, which persisted throughout his life. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a major in ge- netics, then obtained a mas- ter’s in history of science from Oregon State Universi- ty. Christopher loved engag- ing conversations, especially on controversial topics such as religion and politics. He had a curious, questioning mind. He welcomed people and wanted to know how they thought and what they were passionate about. Those who knew him were touched by his hospitality and generous spirit as well as his incredible cooking. As his children were grow- ing up, he was always in- volved in their activities. He was a volunteer soccer coach and put in many hours building an addition to Luckiamute Valley Char- ter School. He always made time for his children whether it was art projects, helping with homework, or involving them with activities around the farm. Especially fond memories are cooking to- gether, camping trips and annual treks to search for morel mushrooms. He was an amazing cook and opened “A Thyme Gar- den Restaurant” in NE Port- land, in 1981. It featured elaborate multi-course meals with paired wines. His culinary creativity won him accolades in Gourmet mag- azine. Christopher loved nature, raising birds and collecting insects in childhood. He had a keen eye and a passion for growing plants. His dream to have a vine- yard and winery was finally realized when his family moved to acreage with a vineyard in the Dallas area in 1988. The vision of his vineyard and artisan winery will live on through his chil- dren, Florian, Vita, and Siena. More OBITS, Page 12A Obituary Information Obituary information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the Monday before publication. Photos will be published in black and white. A flag logo in the obituaries of those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Information can be brought or mailed to the Itemizer-Ob- server , 147 SE Court St., Dallas, OR 97338, or emailed to ionews@polkio.com. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 • 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. • Senior meals, Dallas — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, LaCreole Manor, 204 SW Walnut St., Dallas. Free, but $3 dona- tion suggested. Reservations required. 503-623-6232. • Senior meals, Monmouth — 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Free, but $3 donation suggested. Reservations required. 503- 838-2084. • Indoor Play Park — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. Drop-ins welcome. For ages infant through pre-K with parent. Free, but donations accepted. 503-623-3397. • Lenten series — 5:30 to 8 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. Free. Worship service at 5:30; soup supper at 6; video lecture series on Old Testament followed by discussion from 7 to 8. — THURSDAY, FEB. 25 • Dementia Support Group — 9:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. A group for people cop- ing with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. 503-838- 5678. • Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club — Noon, First Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. Visiting Ro- tarians, guests and prospective Rotarians are welcome to these luncheon meetings. Free. 503-838-4884. • James2 Community Kitchen Meal — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. Free; everyone welcome. 503-623-8429. — FRIDAY, FEB. 26 • Take Of Pounds Sensibly Club Meeting — 9:45 to 11 a.m. Church of Christ, 127 Heley St. N., Monmouth. First meeting is free. 503-930-7936. • Altered Attitudes Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas. 503- 399-0599. • The 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 family admitted free). Snacks available for purchase. 541-223-3261. • 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, FEB. 27 • Polk Community Free Clinic — 7 to 11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road, Dallas. Free medical and mental health care for uninsured and underinsured. Held on the first and fourth Saturday of the month. 503-990- 8772. • Calmlee’s Bookstore Book Club – 7 p.m., Calmlee’s Book- store, 147 SW Court St., Dallas. Free. First meeting; discussion of what books to include on reading list. 503-623-3025. — SUNDAY, FEB. 28 • Last Sunday at River Gallery — 2 to 4 p.m., River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence. Reception to honor corner and window focus artists. Free. 503-838-6171. • Jubilee Service — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 628 SE Jeferson St., Dallas. Come enjoy old-time hymns and bluegrass. Hand clapping and loud singing is encouraged. 503-831-1074. — MONDAY, FEB. 29 • 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., Independence. Local orchestra for beginning through in- termediate musicians. Meets every Monday. Players of all lev- els welcome. $25 monthly fee to cover expenses. 503-838- 4884. — TUESDAY, MARCH 1 • 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, MARCH 2 • Monmouth Business Association — 7:30 a.m., Haugen’s Galleri, 275 Main St. E., Monmouth. A meeting of business peo- ple, the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce di- rector, and city oicials. 503-751-0147. • 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. • Scrabble with Betty — 1 p.m., Independence Public Li- brary, 175 Monmouth St., Independence. Scrabble games first Wednesday of every month. Free; refreshments and prizes available. 503-551-7687 or 503-838-1811. • 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. Continued on page 12A
