Polk County Living
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 24, 2016 7A
BIRTHS
MI TOWN
McGarry
All summer long, we’ve
been grateful to have es-
caped the intense heat that
knocked us to our knees in
July and August of 2015. Last
week, however, Mother Na-
ture turned the heat up to
record-setting levels and we
used every how-to-keep-
cool idea in the entire tool
kit, and then some. We are
all grateful to the Independ-
ence and Monmouth public
libraries and the Monmouth
Senior Center for providing
sanctuary from the hottest
weather of the summer.
Thank you to all who helped
so many of MI Town’s resi-
dents stay cool and well, and
keeping us entertained with
good books and conversa-
tion and kindness. It was
very much appreciated.
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During these wonderful
late summer days, memo-
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Columnist
ries can be made that last a
lifetime — picnics in the
park, swimming and hiking,
building bonfires at the
beach and sharing hot dogs,
sandwiches and sticky (and
sandy) s’mores with family
members of all ages — those
are the good things that we
can remember all year long.
Unfortunately, those memo-
ries can disappear in an in-
stant and be replaced with
sadness and grief when car
crashes occur and lives are
forever changed. Please
drive carefully and don’t
even think about drinking
and driving — and if you’re
the driver, put the cellphone
where you won’t be tempted
to use it.
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Last week’s I-O featured a
Back to School section that
reminded everyone that it’s
nearly time for the first day
of the school year. Along with
getting out the backpacks
and the checklist for class-
room items needed, parents
should see that their children
are up to date on immuniza-
tions and have completed
forms for the school meals
programs, if they are eligible.
Many families are eligible for
reduced costs for other
school programs as well. Do
check with your school’s
website for more informa-
tion about this benefit that’s
meant to ensure that every
child has the opportunity for
a healthy meal.
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My absolutely favorite
summer event of the year is
here — and it’s even more
spectacular than ever. The
Oregon State Fair begins Fri-
day and runs through Mon-
day (Labor Day), Sept. 5, at
the State Fairgrounds in
Salem, where there is some-
thing truly wonderful for
people of all ages. A day at
the fair is quite unlike any
other — with so many op-
portunities to have a great
time. I remember my very
first state fair when I was a
4-H kid — how exciting it
was to spend some of my
berry and bean picking
money on corn dogs and
curly fries and elephant
ears. It’s good to know that
some traditions are just as
enjoyable no matter how
many years have passed. See
you at the fair!
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ANNIVERSARY
Green – 50th
Larry Green and
DeAnn Schellenberg
were married Aug. 26,
1966, at Grace Men-
nonite Church in Dal-
las. Both Larry and
DeAnn grew up in
Dallas, and during
their 50 years of mar-
riage, lived briefly in
Phoenix, Arizona,
while Larry attended
Arizona Bible College.
Larry and DeAnn served as house parents at shelter
homes in Dallas for two years. In 1968, they returned to
Dallas and raised their children Linda and Anthony here.
In 1975, They joined Schellenberg Farms in partnership
with DeAnn’s parents Aron and Vivian Shellenberg, and
her brothers Don and later Ken, and raised and dried
prunes along with many other farm activities, until the
farm was sold in 1993.
DeAnn worked for Fowler Construction and Polk Coun-
ty, for the Oregon Department of Revenue, and sold Par-
son Sweet Prunes from the farm under the name of “The
Prune Tree.” Larry then worked for Stapleton’s in Perrydale
until he retired.
Larry and DeAnn enjoyed camping with family, fishing,
hunting trips. They have also gone on mission construc-
tion projects.
Larry and DeAnn are active members of Faith Evangeli-
cal Free Church where Larry has served on the Elder Board
for many years and teaches an Adult Bible Study. DeAnn is
working with the “House of Hope” ministry in Dallas area.
Their children are Linda and Paul Bibler, of Dallas, and
Anthony and Danita Green, of Monmouth. They also have
two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to an open house cele-
bration of their 50th wedding anniversary, Aug. 27 from 2
to 5 p.m. at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 2290 E. Ellen-
dale, Dallas, hosted by their children.
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Delilah Grace McGarry was born to Traci Larson and
Toby McGarry, of Dallas, at 5:10 p.m. on June 13 at Salem
Hospital Family Birth Center.
She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19.5 inches
long.
She joins stepbrother David, 11.
Grandparents are Ken and Ann Larson, of Independ-
ence.
Great-grandmother is Dorothy Larson, of Monmouth.
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