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Polk County News 2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 8, 2016 Aquatic center, funding discussed at Dallas council By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — The city of Dallas’ administrative com- mittee will investigate other ways of paying for general fund support to the Dallas Aquatic Center. The center and fears of its possible closure were a major topic at Monday’s Dallas City Council meet- ing, which was moved to the Dallas Civic Center be- cause a crowd of nearly 100 attended. Dallas Mayor Brian Dal- ton explained that there is no plan before the council to close the facility. He said the center has a member- ship of about 1,600 people and visits are increasing. Dalton said the council approved a motion to look into other ways to pay for the infusion of general fund money used to balance the center’s budget — about $388,000 in the 2016-17 budget. “I anticipate that the committee will study the situation in considerable detail and produce a well- considered recommenda- tion for city action,” he said. Still, users of the aquatic center asked why the ques- tion was posed now, point- ing out that the center has never covered all of its ex- penses without help from the city. Many users stated they would be willing help find solutions and testified to the benefits of the center for older adults and those who are rehabilitating from medical procedures. “We are interested; we want to help,” said center user Laurel Woodworth. “We want to be part of the solution.” Others who testified at the meeting said they would like police, fire and streets be a priority over the aquatic center and urged the city to find other sources to pay for it. One Dallas resident said he didn’t want to see the cen- ter closed, but said user fees should cover expenses. “Why aren’t we charging what it costs?” he asked. Center user and former city councilor Wes Scrog- gin, who was on the council when the facility was built, noted citizens voted to pay for its construction, but not its operation. “There has never been a pool made that pays for it- self. They are expensive to heat and staff,” he said. “If you can get the money out of someplace else, that’s great. That’s your job. But if you can’t, you can’t cut the pool. It’s well run.” Dallas resident Gary Weis disagreed, saying the center shouldn’t have been built if police, fire and streets weren’t adequately funded. “Then if there is money left over, fine, do whatever you want with the rest of it,” he said. Woodworth noted there are other city functions that add to the livability of the community that don’t turn a profit either, such as parks and placing flowers in the down town dur in g the spring and summer months. “I guess I’m wondering, why this, why now?” she asked. In other business, the council: • Approved a motion to have a resolution for adop- tion of the 2016-17 budget prepared for its June 20 meeting. The budget totals $37 million, $10.9 million of which is in the general fund, the source for day-to- day operations in a number of city departments, includ- ing police, fire and EMS, community development, parks and the library. The motion passed on a 6-2 vote with councilors Micky Garus and Jackie Lawson voting against it. Both councilors wanted to postpone approval to re- view the budget for any funding that could be transferred to street main- tenance in the wake of fail- ure of a bond for street re- pair on May 17. “I don’t think we are ready to make this deci- sion,” Garus said. Council President Jim Fairchild said finding a so- lution to street mainte- nance will take time and meanwhile the city’s budg- et has to be approved be- fore the start of the fiscal year on July 1. “We aren’t going to solve this immediately,” he said. “We don’t have to do all this tomorrow. But we do have, if we are going to operate a city, a bunch of timelines we have (to meet).” SALEM — The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is pleased to announce the graduation of its 357th Basic Police Class. The Basic Police Class is 16-weeks in length and includes dozens of training areas including survival skills, firearms, emergency vehicle op- erations, ethics, cultural diversity, problem solving, community policing, elder abuse, drug recognition, and dozens of other subjects. The following local deputies will graduate and join the Polk County Sheriff’s Department: Thomas Hutchison, Jacob LaCombe, Kelly Lorence and Mike Stevenson. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training would like to invite you to join in observing the ceremony and congratulating members of Basic Police No. BP357 on their successful completion of basic training. The graduation will be held at the Oregon CASA graduates 12 Court-Appointed Special Advocates ready to serve foster children who are in the court system By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — CASA of Polk County has 12 brand new “CASAs” (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) following a May 23 graduation cere- mony that marked the end of their training. CASAs are trained volun- teers who work with abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes. They are assigned cases Public Safety Academy at 4190 Aumsville High- way SE in Salem, on Friday at 11 a.m. with a re- ception immediately following the graduation. Sheriff Mark Garton, of the Polk County Sher- iff's Office, will be the guest speaker. The graduating students appreciate the family, friends and guests who make gradua- tion an appropriate conclusion to their basic training at the Oregon Public Safety Academy. Dallas water quality report available now DALLAS — The city of Dallas Engineering and Environmental Services Department has released the 2015 Water Quality Report. A copy of the report was mailed in every customer’s utility bill. It is available on line at www.ci.dallas.us, and posted at City Hall, the Dallas Library, and the Dallas Aquatic Center. If you have any questions about the 2015 re- port, or would like to request a copy, please contact the city of Dallas at 503-831-3562. 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June 10, 6-9 PM featuring Wild Hog in the Woods $5.00 cover 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. Friday - Wednesday June 10 - June 15 7:25 9:55 7:00 0237 • Luckiamute Valley Charter School – 503-623- 4837 • Meals on Wheels — 503-838-2084 • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Com- merce — 503-838-4268 • Monmouth-Independence YMCA — 503- 838-4042 • Monmouth Public Library — 503-838-1932 • Northwest Human Services — 503-588-5828 • Oregon Child Development Coalition — 503- 838-2745 • OSU Extension Service - Polk County — 503- 623-8395 • Perrydale School District — 503-623-2040 • Polk County Court-Appointed Special Advo- cates (CASA) — 503-623-9268, ext. 1301 • Polk Community Development Corporation — 503-831-3173 • Polk County Community Emergency Re- sponse Team – 503-623-9396 • Polk County Museum — 503-623-6251 • Polk County Public Health — 503-623-8175 • Polk County Resource Center — 503-623- 8429 • Polk Soil and Water Conservation District — 503-623-9680 • Reading for All — 503-623-9664 • SABLE House — 503-623-6703 • Salvation Army — 503-798-4783 • SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) — 503-391-8423 • West Valley Hospital — 503-623-8301 • Willamette Valley Hospice — 503-588-3600 Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com help fight the spread of white- nose syndrome and save bats in the Pacific Northwest, ac- cording to a press release from the Bureau of Land Manage- ment. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations in eastern North America, killing an estimated six million bats since 2006. WNS is primarily spread by bat-to-bat contact. Pets, other animals, and humans and their equipment — including cloth- ing, footwear, and gear —can transfer spores of the fungus to new locations. The disease is not known to pose a threat to humans, pets, or other animal species. • Whenever possible, avoid disturbing bats • Do not handle bats, as they have reduced energy and fat stores in the spring following a lengthy hibernation. • Report sick, injured, and dead bats, or groups of bats to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wil dlife/health_program/WNS/re- porting.asp or call the ODFW toll free line at 866-968-2600. 10:00 7:10 10:05 7:05 9:55 7:00 9:55 7:15 9:50 7:20 9:45 6:50 9:45 Thursday June 16 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS (Digital) (PG13) (11:30 2:05 4:45) JUNGLE BOOK (Digital) (PG) (11:25 4:40) CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (Digital) (PG13) (1:40) FINDING DORY (Digital) (PG) POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING (Digital) (R) NOW YOU SEE ME 2 (Digital) (PG13) (1:15 4:15) WARCRAFT (Digital) (PG13) (1:20 4:10) THE CONJURING 2 (Digital) (R) (1:00 4:00) ME BEFORE YOU (Digital) (PG13) (11:50 2:20 4:55) CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE (PG13) ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (Digital) (PG) (11:25 2:00 4:40) XMEN: APOCALYPSE (Digital) (PG13) (12:30 3:40) p.m. at the Polk County Courthouse conference room, 850 Main St. The class introduces possible CASAs-in-training to the program and what would be expected of them. The next 10-week training class begins Sept. 16. For more information or to register for the fall class: email casaofpolk county@outlook.com, call 503-623-8473, or visit www.casaofpolk.com. Use care when visiting places where bats make their homes ^xxÑ âÑ tÄÄ à{x à{|Çzá çÉâ {täx wÉÇx TÇw ãx tÜx áâÜxAAAçÉâ ã|ÄÄ {täx yâÇ4 ME BEFORE YOU (Digital) (PG13) (11:50 2:20 4:55) JUNGLE BOOK (Digital) (PG) (11:25 4:40) CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (Digital) (PG13) (1:40) POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING (Digital) (R) NOW YOU SEE ME 2 (Digital) (PG13) (1:15 4:15) WARCRAFT (Digital) (PG13) (1:20 4:10) THE CONJURING 2 (Digital) (R) (1:00 4:00) TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS (Digital) (PG13) (11:30 2:05 4:45) ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (Digital) (PG) (11:25 2:00 4:40) XMEN: APOCALYPSE (Digital) (PG13) (12:30 3:40) and advocate on behalf of children as they move through the court system. With 12 CASAs joining, the growing program met its goal for the class. The recruits are: Shannon Baker, Linda Cox, Carla Cudmore, Stephanie Greer, Bonnie Groza, Billie Kay Herrell, Annie Mata, Tammy Noon, Katie Rose, Ruth Schneider, Jake Stai, and Dave Tisler. CASA’s next orientation class is Aug. 26 from 5 to 6 These Polk County groups would welcome individuals who have time or expertise to volun- teer. Organizations that would like to be added to this list should call 503-623-2373 or email IOnews@polkio.com. NEWS IN BRIEF Four graduate from Dept of Public Safety Standards Thomas Christ/ for the Itemizer-Observer A group of new “CASAs” (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) graduated on May 23. They will join CASA of Polk County to advocate for children. 7:15 9:50 7:00 10:00 7:10 10:05 7:05 9:55 7:00 9:55 10am - 3pm 182 Academy St, Dallas 503-623-2564 LIVE MUSIC Fiddler Truman Price 7:00 9:30 Facebook.com/bountymarket 7:20 9:45 6:50 9:45 http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html