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BUENA VISTA HOUSE GNIADECKI TAKES SECOND HIDDEN GEM Page 7A AT DISTRICT Page 10A Volume 141, Issue 20 www.Polkio.com One dead after crash May 18, 2016 $1.00 Leap ahead IN YOUR TOWN DALLAS EMS works to im- prove response times. »Page 5A Itemizer-Observer staff report POLK COUNTY — An Independence woman was killed in a head-on car crash on Sunday on Mon- mouth Highway (Highway 194) near milepost 6, west of Monmouth on Fishback Road. The two-vehicle colli- sion happened at about 12:50 p.m. Tara Kadell, 30, of Inde- pendence, was driving a 1997 Dodge Neon east- bound on Highway 194 when she crossed the cen- ter line, striking a 2006 Dodge pickup head on, according to reports from Oregon State Police. Kadell was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pick- up, Lacey C. McLaren, 23, of Portland, was not in- jured. Two other passengers, a 4-year-old girl and a 6- year-old girl, were also not injured, according to po- lice. It was discovered McLaren had a felony war- rant for first-degree theft issued by Linn County Sheriff’s Office. She was arrested and lodged at the Polk County Jail. A male passenger in the pickup fled the scene prior to law enforcement arriv- ing, according to OSP. He was later identified as Jason Lee Greer, 33, of Oregon City. It was learned Greer had a mis- demeanor warrant for his arrest, according to OSP. As of Monday, Greer had not been located. Witnesses reported ob- serving the Neon driving at a high rate of speed prior to the crash. Highway 194 was closed for about five hours while the investigation was being conducted. OSP was assisted by Monmouth Po- lice, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County Dis- trict Attorney’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation. This is an ongoing in- vestigation. FALLS CITY City officials hope the numbers are wrong for those living on low to moderate incomes — it affects grant money to rebuild the sewer. »Page 5A LUKAS EGGEN/Itemizer-Observer Central senior Reba Hoffman qualified for state in the girls triple jump. For more track coverage, see Page 10A. Are you prepared for disaster? Marion, Polk counties pool resources, ideas to get ready By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer POLK COUNTY — How long could you exist in an emergency without electrici- ty, water and food with what you have on hand at home or work? A few days? A week? With the Cascadia sub- duction zone and its poten- tial for a 9.0 magnitude earthquake lurking off the coast of the Pacific North- west, local leaders would like to see that answer be at least two weeks. A group of government agencies, businesses advo- cates and media outlets in Polk and Marion counties are working together to help residents achieve that objec- tive. The group, called the M i d - Va l l e y E m e r g e n c y Communications Collabora- tive, wants the two-county region to be the best pre- pared in the state for the im- pending Cascadia Subduc- tion Zone earthquake, or any emergency. MVECC includes repre- sentatives from Polk County, the city of Salem, Marion County, Western Oregon University, SEDCOR, The Red Cross, Salem Health (which includes Salem Health West Valley in Dallas), Salem-Keizer Public Schools, and NW Natural. Media outlets in the part- nership include the Polk County Itemizer-Observer, the Statesman Journal, Salem Weekly, CCTV, and radio stations KMUZ, KYAC and KPCN-LP Radio Movimiento. Ed Flick, Marion County’s emergency manager, said it’s estimated that less than 10 percent of the population in the Mid-Valley would con- sider themselves prepared for an emergency of Casca- dia proportions. The goal of the group is to provide enough “timely and relevant information” to the public to double the number of peo- ple who are ready. Flick believes it’s possible, and more importantly, a civic responsibility for those who have the resources and ability to prepare. Government will struggle to respond to everyone who needs help in the aftermath of a major emergency like Cascadia, he said. “The fact is, we are not going to be able,” Flick said. If otherwise healthy peo- ple can exist on their own, emergency responders can focus limited resources and personnel on vulnerable groups. The goal of being able to sustain yourself for two weeks is based on the Get ready one step at a time If compiled over time, building your emergency kit doesn’t have to be overwhelming or a financial bur- den. In conjunction with the Mid-Willamette Valley Emergency Communications Collaborative efforts, the Polk County Itemizer-Observer will publish a series of tips on what you should place in your kit. Some things to consider when building your kit: • Kits can be used on all emergencies, so you are not just preparing for Cascadia. • In addition to your two-week home kit, you should have a “get home” kit in your car and one for work. Of- ficials recommend keeping supplies for three days in a “get home” kit and seven days in workplace kits. • When it comes to food, think more than conven- ience. In a disaster situation having something famil- iar is comforting, so as much as possible, pack food that you would eat normally. • Don’t forget your pets. They will need a supply of food and necessary medications, too. projected amount of time it will take agencies from out- side the area to be able to provide assistance to resi- dents, Flick said. Being prepared includes not just a kit for your home, but for work, a “get home” kit for your car, and a plan coordinating how your fami- ly will respond during an emergency. If that sounds like a lot of time and expense, don’t be overwhelmed. You can tack- le it piece-by-piece. In coor- dination with the group’s ef- forts, the I-O will publish a series of articles highlighting ways you can get ready, in- cluding a checklist of items that should be in your emer- gency kit. Flick said preparing for emergencies isn’t just about meeting the short-term needs of you and your fami- ly, but the long-term effort of rebuilding your commu- nity. “Experiences have shown that communities that are involved in their own re- sponse — out there assisting in their own recovery — re- cover faster,” Flick said. Entrepreneurs to shine at business fair By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Elks Lodge will be packed with home- based businesses on Friday afternoon for the inaugural Home Based Business Fair, sponsored by the Independ- ence Downtown Associa- tion. “It was an unsung sector of the business population,” said Marilyn Morton, who came up with the idea while THE NEXT 7 DAYS PLANNING FOR YOUR WEEK doing research on home- based businesses in the Monmouth and Independ- ence area. “It was stunning how many there were,” Morton said. “More than 390 resi- dences and over 500 busi- nesses, because some peo- ple have more than one at their address.” She and Rod Killen decid- ed the home-based business fair was needed. Morton herself has four home-based businesses, in- cluding teaching piano, something she learned from a woman who also ran a home-based business. The event can hold 40 vendors. Morton said on Tuesday that there was still room for businesses to par- ticipate. For the business owner, the fair provides an oppor- tunity to network and learn about accounting and finance, resources, writing press releases and training. That’s not to say the event is strictly for those who run businesses from home, Mor- ton said. “It offers an opportunity to see what kind of smart in- ventors and creative thinkers we have in the area,” she said. “You don’t have to be a small business to partake of the education. Entry is free. It’s going to be a fascinating array of busi- ness offerings — everything from 3-D printers to in- home toe nail care.” wed thu fri sat Prepare for a spir- ited discussion about the Old Testa- ment at Brew and BS at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. 7 p.m. Free. Listen to tales of fish- ing and romance at the river gallery, as told by author Henry Hughes. Refresh- ments available. 4:30 p.m. Free. Donate blood; save a life at the Ameri- can Red Cross blood drive at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Monmouth and In- dependence host their annual clean- up day. Head down to the park and vol- unteer. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Mostly sunny Hi: 68 Lo: 47 Showers Hi: 59 Lo: 44 Showers Hi: 63 Lo: 46 Showers Hi: 64 Lo: 48 Morton said the business fair will give entrepreneurs a chance to feel elevated in the business world. “I’d like to give the home- based business public legiti- macy, and acknowledge what they provide for our community,” she said. The Home Based Busi- ness Fair will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Inde- pendence Elks Lodge, 289 S. Main St. Tables are available for $15. Admission is free. sun Today is National Maritime Day, to recognize the mar- itime industry and Merchant Marines for their sacrifices and contributions. Partly sunny Hi: 64 Lo: 49 INDEPENDENCE FCR hires 240 before its first year in Inde- pendence. »Page 3A MONMOUTH Western Oregon Uni- versity Department of Theatre and Dance present Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline,” opening today. »Page 2A SPORTS Central’s Kevin Cable is headed back to state tennis tournament. »Page 12A Find election results online Itemizer-Observer staff report DALLAS — Results from Oregon’s primary election were reported after this edition (May 18) of the Itemizer-Observer went to press Tuesday. To find results and reac- tion, go to www. polkio.com. Full election coverage on local ballot measures and races will appear in the May 25 edition of the I-O. Charges issued after crash Itemizer-Observer staff report DALLAS — Police have cited a Dallas man in the May 5 accident on West El- lendale in Dallas. On May 11, Kyle Brad- ford, 23, was cited on driv- ing under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving. Police have re- ferred Bradford to the Polk County District Attorney on additional charges of crimi- nal mischief. At about 9:38 p.m. on May 5, Dallas officers re- sponded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 800 block of West Ellen- dale. According to police, Bradford had crashed a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse into several mailboxes be- fore hitting a tree. Bradford was transported to a hospi- tal. There were no passen- gers. mon tue Learn about veg- etable gardening from a Master Gar- dener at the monthly Dallas Gar- den Club meeting. 6:30 p.m. Free. Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band era at the Spring Fling at the Monmouth Sen- ior Center. Refresh- ments available. 4-6 p.m. $5. Showers Hi: 64 Lo: 47 Showers Hi: 66 Lo: 45
