Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Polk County itemizer observer. (Dallas, Or) 1992-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 2016)
Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 31, 2016 3A DALLAS FIREMED PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE MEMBERSHIP Support Your Local Ambulance APRIL WELSH/ Itemizer-Observer Dallas Fire & EMS responded to a high-risk grass fire on Friday. Sixteen firefighters from various agencies had the fire under control within 20 minutes of arrival. DEADLINES NEWS DEADLINES For inclusion in the Wednesday edition of the Itemizer-Observer: Social news (weddings, engagements, anniver- saries, births, milestones) — 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Community events — Noon on Thursday for both the Community Notebook and Community Calendar. Letters to the editor — 10 a.m. on Friday. Obituaries — 4 p.m. on Friday. ADVERTISING DEADLINES Retail display ads — 3 p.m. Thursday. Classified display ads — 11 a.m. on Friday. Classified line ads — Noon on Friday. Classified ads are updated daily on www.polkio.com. Public notices — Noon on Thursday. CORRECTIONS In the Aug. 24 Itemizer-Ob- server, (Marijuana businesses step up, Page 1A), Sol-Sisters was incorrectly identified as being part of a national non- profit organization providing holistic health services. In the cutline on page 12A, it says the field pictured is ready to grow recreational marijuana. An attorney on behalf of Sol- Sisters said there is no inten- tion of planting cannabis in public view. We regret the error. Clarification: In the sidebar, “What is legal in Oregon?”, Aug. 24, Page 12A, it says recreational marijuana shops won’t begin opening until later in the year. Two medical marijuana dis- pensaries currently sell recre- ational marijuana, but permit requirements will change later this year. The Polk County Itemizer- Observer is committed to pub- lishing accurate news, feature and sports reports. If you see anything that requires a cor- rection or clarification, call the newsroom at 503-623-2373 or send an email to ementzer@polkio.com. NEWS IN BRIEF Open Enrollment September 1st - October 31st Monmouth resident killed in collision BUENA VISTA — Daniel Chico Hernandez, 37, of Monmouth, was killed in a head-on collision on Aug. 24 in the 13000 block of Buena Vista Road in Independence, according to a press re- lease from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene at 4:49 p.m. Hernandez was killed when an oncoming vehicle, driven by Kester Harry, of Albany, crossed into Hernandez’s lane of travel and struck his vehicle. Harry was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hos- pital in Corvallis and then to Oregon Health & Science University in Portland due to the extent of his injuries. The investigation is ongoing with help from the Oregon State Police, Polk County District Attorney’s Office and Medical Exam- iner’s Office. No other information was available at press time. Homebrew competition now open INDEPENDENCE — All area homebrewers are invited to con- tribute their finest brews to the Independence Hop & Heritage Homebrew Competition by Sept. 16. The event is one of the highlights of the Hop & Heritage Fes- tival. Homebrewers may enter beer in two categories: Hop Proud and Session beers. Prizes will be awarded in both categories, with a grand prize going to the brewer with the highest number of points. Hop Proud beers generally feature hops as the dominant character. Session beers are generally lower-alcohol (5 percent or lower alcohol by volume), thirst-quenching beers. For more information: www.hopfestival.org under the sched- ule of events/competitions tab. Or call Gail Oberst: 503-871-1242. Historical society seeks contributions POLK COUNTY — The Polk County Historical Society is seek- ing contributions for a publication focusing on the impacts of the World Wars on Polk County. The publication is a joint effort between the Itemizer-Observer and the historical society. David Moellenberndt is collecting any contributions illustrat- ing how residents of Polk County were impacted by the world wars, from rationing, labor shortages, blackouts, fear of inva- sion, disruptions caused by Camp Adair, concerns for loved ones in the armed services, and the new pressures on women while men served overseas. For more information: David, davidm3123@aol.com. Dallas Fire & EMS respond to grass fire DALLAS — Dallas Fire & EMS responded to a high-risk grass fire in the 2100 block of Southwest Fairview Avenue on Friday. Sixteen firefighters from Southwest Polk, Falls City and Ore- gon Department of Forestry had the fire under control within 20 minutes of arrival. The fire burned about 1.5 acres and threat- ened several structures and livestock in the area. As a part of normal operating procedures, a medic unit is typ- ically dispatched as part of the assignment; however, no medic units were available to respond. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The fire was caused by a property owner welding on a metal fence post. Dallas Fire & EMS spokeswoman April Welsh said people need to be conscientious about outdoor activities and use ex- treme caution when working outside in hot, dry conditions. $65 per household within city limits $75 per household outside city limits 24 hours a day, year-around Emergency Medical Service Membership Who is covered? The city of Dallas FireMed program has expanded to cover the entire family in the household. What is covered? FireMed covers ambulance transport to the near- est appropriate hospital and medically necessary transfers from one hospital to another that re- quire basic or advanced life support care from an Emergency Medical Technician. One of the fol- lowing conditions must be present in order to be covered by the plan: 1. The patient requires medical care. 2. The patient requires stretcher services. 3. The patient and/or family members feels that an emergency medical condition exists. The am- bulance may be used as many times as medically necessary. American Pickers returning to Oregon WEBSITE The Polk County Itemizer- Observer website, www.polkio.com, is updat- ed each week by Wednes- day afternoon. There, you will find nearly every story that appears in the print version of the newspaper, as well as some items, in- cluding additional photos, that do not appear in print due to space limitations. The Itemizer-Observer is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch for breaking news, links to sto- ries, sports scores updates and more. HIGH LOW Aug. 23............. 84 Aug. 24............. 94 Aug. 25............. 97 Aug. 26............. 99 Aug. 27............. 85 Aug. 28............. 87 Aug. 29............. 85 51 55 63 59 56 56 53 Itemizer-Observer WE’RE ON FACEBOOK! Check us out at www.facebook.com/pages/polk-county-itemizer-observer /205062686252209 WEATHER RECORDED POLK COUNTY — Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, of History Channel’s American Pickers, are returning to Oregon in Septem- ber. American Pickers is a documentary following Wolfe and Fritz in their hunt for America’s valuable antiques. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, they are on a mission to recycle and reuse forgotten old relics. They are al- ways eager to find sizable, unique collections and learn the in- teresting stories behind them. If you have a large, private collection or accumulation of an- tiques that Wolfe and Fritz may look through, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-653-7878. RAIN .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Rainfall during Aug. —0.24 in. Rain through Aug. 29 — 21.99 in. Get daily local high school and college sports scores, links to breaking news on our website, a preview of the upcoming newspaper, learn about special advertising and newspaper sections and promotions, and more! ALL LOCAL. ALL THE TIME. WE’RE YOUR SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISING. www.polkio.com • 503-623-2373 DIAL For enrollment assistance call: 9 1 1 CITY OF DALLAS 503-831-3508 FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Offered to the communities of Dallas, Falls City, Rickreall, and surrounding areas Enroll and pay online www.ci.dallas.or.us
