Polk County News
2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 15, 2016
NEWS IN BRIEF
CCRLS libraries expand ‘basic’ card privileges
POlK COunTy — Beginning July 1, Chemeketa Cooperative regional library Service libraries,
which include Dallas, Falls City, Independence and monmouth public libraries, will raise limits for
the number of items checked out from one to 10 for basic library card holders.
This includes residents of Polk, yamhill and marion counties who live within the CCrlS district
but outside of public library coverage.
Basic cards will remain free as before. Totals for children using Care cards will remain the same
at 25 checkouts and holds.
Those who have purchased cards that will expire in June will be given an extension until July 1
if they wish to switch to the free basic card.
Patrons may still purchase full service cards to receive the full allotment of 50 items checked
out at a time. For more information see the library closest to you.
Sheriff deputies cite, warn 60 drivers
POlK COunTy — From may 16 through 29, members of local law enforcement were out on pa-
trol to remind drivers and passengers to Click It or Ticket.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, which participated in the national enforcement campaign, is-
sued warnings and citations to 60 motorists for various violations, including seatbelt violations
and speeding. Deputies also issued citations to four motorists for driving with a suspended driv-
er’s license. These enhanced efforts were made possible by a grant.
Council approves up to 25 chickens in urban garden
mOnmOuTH — The monmouth City Council approved collective keeping of poultry, answering
a request by the developer of edwards addition.
The council approved amendments to the monmouth City Code at its June 7 meeting.
The amendments add a definition of urban garden, allowing a maximum of 25 poultry fowl to
be kept by a homeowners association within a designated urban garden in a planned unit devel-
opment. The poultry need to be kept in a coop and run area that is a minimum of 2,700 square
feet, or 108 square feet per bird for 25 birds. The amendment also establishes setbacks of 50 feet
from any property line for the enclosed coop and run area, and any onsite composting of poultry
waste. Poultry means chicken or ducks.
representatives from the edwards addition Village Farm Chicken Committee requested keep-
ing 36 chickens in 1,250 square feet.
after discussion by the city council, it was agreed to approve the amendments and revisit the
idea of collective chicken keeping at a future date. City manager Scott mcClure said no other city
they could find allowed keeping chickens in a PuD through a homeowners association.
“There are no known rules regarding this,” mcClure said. “This is absolutely fresh territory. nor-
mally, you have examples you can refer to, but there isn’t here. We had a lot of unique research.”
Longtime Indy business to close at the end of July
InDePenDenCe — Sandy’s Fine Jewelry, in the Central Plaza, is closing its doors on July 29.
Owners ray and Sandy yost are retiring after 17 years in business and are inviting everyone to
come in for a liquidation sale beginning Wednesday at 10 a.m.
The store will be closed monday and Tuesday to prepare for the sale. The yosts want to thank
customers for their support and the many friendships they have made.
Jewelry repairs will be accepted until July 22. If you need watch batteries, repairs done, or just
want to wish them well and reminisce, stop in at 1343 monmouth ave., in Independence.
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African Children’s Choir will perform at Valley Life Center on June 22.
JOYFUL SOUND
African Children’s Choir benefits Music for Life program
By Lukas eggen
The Itemizer-Observer
DALLAS — When Tina
Sipp attended a concert fea-
turing the African Children’s
Choir in 1989, she hoped to
be entertained.
She never expected what
came next.
“It was just amazing to me
to see these children who
were so young perform so
incredibly well and be so en-
dearing and magnetic,” Sipp
said. “I never forgot that.”
She saw the choir perform
again and again. In 2003, she
became a chaperone for the
choir. Now, 13 years later,
she serves as choir manager.
Polk County residents will
get a chance to see the choir
first hand at Valley Life Cen-
ter, 17985 SE Miller St., Dal-
las on June 22 at 7 p.m.
The concert will feature
Choir 45, consisting of 11
boys and seven girls from
Uganda.
Each choir member was
chosen from a pool of stu-
dents in Africa who are
being educated through pro-
grams from the organization
Music For Life.
Music For Life helps edu-
cate students from elemen-
tary school through second-
ary education, including col-
leges, vocational schools and
more, Sipp said.
The choir travels across
the country performing for a
year before returning to
Africa, when new members
of the choir are chosen. Sipp
said many, like herself, find
themselves moved. But the
choir’s tour has as much of
an impact on its members,
ranging in age from 7 to 12.
“They don’t have a full un-
derstanding on what it means
to tour,” Sipp said. “They’re
anxious to try a sandwich or
go to see and do a lot of
things. They come in eyes
wide open with that curiosity.
You see a lot of confidence
that’s developed. You see the
evolution of who they are as a
person. They see that the
world is at their doorstep.”
The concert is free. Dona-
tions collected will go to-
ward supporting the choir
and the education programs
in Africa. All proceeds go di-
rectly toward Music For Life,
Sipp said.
“We hope everyone can
Relay for Life
of Polk County
2016
Sponsors Put the “AWE” In Awesome
We relayers are in “AWE” every year over the generosity
and support shown by our Polk County sponsors. However,
words can’t describe how “awesome” it is when our sponsors
donate at these levels to join us in the fight against cancer:
♥ $17,500 cash for research & patient services
♥ $15,000 value of goods & services
Please join us in thanking the following sponsors of
Relay For Life of Polk County 2016!
• West Valley Hospital
• West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic/Dr. John Hadley
• West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic/Dr. Alison Smith
• Monmouth Medical Center/Dr. Charles Essex
• Her & Him Events Wedding Planner and DJ
• The Majestic/Ray Stratton
• Polk County Itemizer-Observer
• Dutch Bros Coffee
• Bollman Funeral Home
• Dallas Retirement Village
• Hancock Forest Management
• Oregon Endodontics
• Dallas Rotary
• Eola Hills Wine Cellars
• Mid Valley Ford
• Bookey Strong
• B.P.O.E. Independence #1950
• City of Independence
• Dallas Aquatic Center
• Dallas Fire & EMS Services
• First Community Credit Union
• Les Schwab Tire Centers
of Dallas, Independence, West Salem
• Mitch Ratzlaff State Farm
• NW Natural
• Partnerships In Community Living, Inc
• Polk County Association of Realtors
• Pressed Coffee & Wine Bar
• Royal Flush/Tony Teal
• Salem Sand Club
• Siletz Trucking Company
• Washington St. Steakhouse & Pub
• Western Days
• Woolsey Family Dental
• Brandt Sanitary Service
• Central Lions Club
• Dallas Family Medicine
• Dallas Glass
• Dr. Michelle Hasbrook. DDS
• Elkay Manufacturing
• H & R Block of Dallas, Monmouth
• James W. Fowler Co.
• Limeberry Frozen Yogurt
• MINET Communications
• Monmouth-Independence Rotary
• Mungo Signs & Screen Printing
• Pfaff-Karren Insurance
• R & J Mobility Service
• Republic Services
• Rolling Prairie Farms
• South View Medical Arts
• Squirrels Taxi Service
• Statewide Rent-A-Fence
• The Three Legged Dog
• Van Well Building Supply
• West Valley Taphouse
• White’s Collision Service
• Avenue Mortgage
• Buhler & Meyer CPA’s
• Farnstrom Mortuaries
do a little bit,” Sipp said.
“We’re raising future leaders.
If we don’t invest in children
today, there’s no reason to
think any of the challenges
they’ll face will change. We
want to raise leaders today so
Africa has a chance tomor-
row.”
For those thinking of attend-
ing the concert, be ready for a
night filled with joyful songs,
big smiles, and an unforget-
table experience, Sipp said.
“Expect to be moved, to be
wowed,” Sipp said. “They’ll
have your heart in about 10
seconds.”
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rainfall during June — 0.38 in.
rain through June 13 — 20.68 in.