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Newspaper Page TextPolk County News 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 Thursday. Community events — Noon on Friday for both the Community Notebook and Community Calendar. letters to the editor — 10 a.m. on Monday. obituaries — 4 p.m. on Monday. AdvertiSiNG deAdliNeS retail display ads — 3 p.m. Friday. Classified display ads — 11 a.m. on Monday. Classified line ads — Noon on Monday. Classified ads are updated daily on www.polkio.com. Public notices — Noon on Friday. CORRECTIONS The Mid-Valley Suicide Pre- vention Coalition and the Service Integration Teams throughout Polk County are part of Polk County Family and Community Outreach, not Polk County Public Health. The director of Polk County Family and Community Out- reach is Brent DeMoe. The I-O regrets the error. The Polk County Itemizer- Observer is committed to pub- lishing accurate news, feature and sports reports. If you see anything that re- quires a correction or clarifica- tion, call the newsroom at 503-623-2373 ext. 117, or send an email to ementzer @polkio.com. 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. WEATHER reCorded hiGh loW Sept. 27............ 75 Sept. 28............ 75 Sept. 29............ 72 Sept. 30............ 68 Oct. 1.................. 64 Oct. 2.................. 58 Oct. 3.................. 59 57 48 45 41 51 46 46 rAiN .00 .00 .00 .T .18 .31 .01 Rainfall during Sept. — 1.54 in. Rain through Oct. 3 — 24.20 in. Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 5, 2016 3A MONMOUTH COUNCIL CANDIDATES Continued from Page 2A Accountability should be at the top of the list. I intend on asking lots of questions, not taking information at face value. Elected oﬃcials are en- trusted with taxpayer’s money and we, as taxpayers, have a right to know that our hard work is spent in a ﬁscally re- sponsible manner, in line with the community goals. NAme: Darin E. Silbernagel, 55, of Monmouth (incumbent) CurreNt emPloymeNt: Western Oregon University, Di- rector of Business Services since July 16, 1989 (27 years) eduCAtioN: Graduated with a Bach- elor of Sci- ence degree from Ore- gon State University in Business Administra- tion with a concentra- Silbernagel tion in Ac- counting and a minor in Com- puter Science, 1983 PreviouS GoverNmeNt exPerieNCe: Monmouth City Councilor from January 2009 until present (current council president), Monmouth Eco- nomic Development Commis- sion/Urban Renewal Advisory Board from inception as an Economic Development Task Force to December 2008. Other community activities currently involved with: Marion Polk Family YMCA (current board president), Monmouth Independence YMCA (current board chair), St. Patrick’s Church Pastoral Council (cur- rent council chair), St. Patrick’s Church Finance Council, Finan- cial Administrator for WOU Catholic Campus Ministries and West Valley Hospital Foun- dation Board Member (current board vice president), Knights of Columbus (current treasur- er). Also at budget time serve on the City of Monmouth and MINET budget committees. Previously graduated the Ford Family Foundation Lead- ership Training and project in- cluded the Ash Creek Interpre- tive Shelter community project at Talmadge Middle School. CAmPAiGN PhoNe Num- Ber: 503-838-0265 Why Are you ruNNiNG for offiCe? Make the city of Monmouth the best it can be. We need to create activities and places for students, fami- lies and seniors. The July Fourth, Music in the Park and Cycle Oregon/University are great programs that accentu- ate our city both to residents and visitors. These create liv- ability and community. WhAt iS the BiGGeSt SiNGle iSSue fACiNG the City of moNmouth? hoW Would you AddreSS it if eleCted? Economic Development. We need to continue to improve our Main Street District. Urban renewal dollars have support- ed this nicely. I would like to see continued development along Highway 99, to include the Walgreens lot, the light in- dustrial area, as well as the S- curve property to be fully de- veloped. We need to cooperate and coordinate with Western Ore- gon University and the city of Independence when and where appropriate and possi- ble. ANythiNG elSe you WiSh to Note ABout the PoSitioN you Are Seek- iNG? I love this community and want to continue to be a part of the leadership moving it for- ward with good decisions to advance and manage growth into the future. — NAme: Thomas Steinke, 54, of Monmouth CurreNt emPloymeNt: Retired attorney; Retired police oﬃcer — one year. eduCA- tioN: Bach- elor of Sci- ence, Crimi- nal Justice Administra- tion, Califor- nia State University, Sacramento, Steinke 1985; Juris Doctor, Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Ind., 1997 PreviouS GoverNmeNt exPerieNCe: 2016, Mon- mouth Planning Commissioner CAmPAiGN PhoNe Num- Ber: 503-917-8937 CAmPAiGN WeBSite: www.VoteSteinke.com Why Are you ruNNiNG for offiCe? The outgoing mayor and councilors did a great job of making Mon- mouth a more enjoyable town, while also taking care of the in- frastructure that most folks never notice, like electricity, water, and sewage. I am run- ning to continue providing great city services, wisely man- aging growth, and maintaining a balanced budget. WhAt iS the BiGGeSt SiNGle iSSue fACiNG the City of moNmouth? hoW Would you AddreSS it if eleCted? Oregon is the fastest grow- ing state in the country. That growth will hit Monmouth, and soon. We must aﬃrmatively guide the growth to preserve the special character and charm of Monmouth. This is a terriﬁc place to work, to live, to raise a family, and to retire, but it takes wis- dom to keep it that way. I propose to expand the city westward. This is the most log- ical direction, given the reali- ties of running roads and utili- ties. A mix of diﬀerent density housing, wisely planned, will add to the size of our city with- out diminishing the quality of life here. ANythiNG you WiSh to Note ABout the PoSitioN you Are SeekiNG? As a retired police oﬃcer I have seen how decisions by a city council can aﬀect the peacefulness and livability of a city. I have also seen how a well-run police department im- proves the quality of life for the citizens. We are blessed with a modern, thoughtful, excellent police department, and you will ﬁnd no greater supporter of our police than me. As a retired attorney I have dealt with wise laws, and I have dealt with ill-conceived laws. That experience will guide me as I make sure that any or- dinances passed or amended are considered from the per- spective of those who must live under them. Law should be a beneﬁt to peaceful and pro- ductive people, not a burden. As a town blessed with Western Oregon University, we owe a duty to the young peo- ple living here while working toward their degrees. They de- serve a fun, safe, friendly city in which to grow and learn. I promise to work with the uni- versity and its students to make sure that they are always considered in our decisions. — NAme: Steven Sundseth, 65, of Monmouth CurreNt emPloymeNt: Retired from municipal govern- ment eduCAtioN: Some college PreviouS GoverNmeNt exPerieNCe: 37 years work- ing for various municipalities in all aspects of public works with the majority of the time in drinking water management. This experience included time with cities ranging in size from Stayton to Salem. I have extensive experience in working with both city councils Sundseth as well as budget committees and other agencies. Why Are you ruNNiNG for offiCe? There is a need to set policy that will improve and protect public infrastruc- ture. I have the experience and skills to help plan for the fu- ture. Growth in the Willamette Valley is inevitable. The city should be proactive to ensure all growth-driven planning is done in a timely, re- sponsible manner. WhAt iS the BiGGeSt SiNGle iSSue fACiNG the City? hoW Would you AddreSS it if eleCted? The water system is non- compliant with the rules set forth by the Oregon Depart- ment of Health, as stated in the current Water Quality Report. The city failed to meet the 18- month timeline to install need- ed treatment on its water source. This lack of progress seems to show a disconnect between the city and the safety of its cit- izens, as well as the thousands of students at Western Oregon University, that it is entrusted to protect the health of. My years of experience can be of use in bringing the water system back into compliance with all state regulations. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF CANDIDATES By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer POLK COUNTY — Both candidates for Polk County sheriff knew early in their lives they wanted to serve communities as law en- forcement officers. Sheriff Mark Garton, ap- pointed to the office in De- cember 2015, following the retirement of former sheriff Bob Wolfe, knew in high school after serving as a cadet for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Challenger Todd Whitlow originally went to college to become a teacher and coach, but switched to law enforce- ment after taking a few law enforcement classes at West- ern Oregon University. Both have spent their en- tire careers with one agency, Garton with Polk County a n d W h i t l ow w i t h t h e Yamhill County Sheriff’s Of- fice. On Nov. 8, voters in Polk County will decide which man will lead the office for the next four years. Garton has overseen the bulk of the hiring and adding programs after vot- ers approved a five-year 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 - Sunday • October 7 - 9 SULLY (Digital) (PG13) (12:35 2:50 5:10) 7:25 9:45 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Digital) (PG13) (12:45 3:45) 6:45 9:35 DEEPWATER HORIZON (Digital) (PG13) (12:00 2:20 4:40) 7:10 9:30 (11:50 2:25 5:00) 7:30 10:00 GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Digital) (R) MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (Digital) (PG13) (1:20 4:10) 7:00 9:40 MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS (Digital) (PG) (12:25 2:40 4:55) 7:15 9:25 MASTERMINDS (Digital) (PG13) (12:30 2:45 5:05) 7:20 9:25 STORKS (Digital) (PG) (12:15 2:30 4:45) 6:55 9:40 SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) Monday October 10 SULLY (Digital) (PG13) (12:35 2:50 5:10) 7:25 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Digital) (PG13) (12:45 3:45) 6:45 DEEPWATER HORIZON (Digital) (PG13) (12:00 2:20 4:40) 7:10 GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Digital) (R) (11:50 2:25 5:00) 7:30 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (Digital) (PG13) (1:20 4:10) 7:00 MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS (Digital) (PG) (12:25 2:40 4:55) 7:15 (12:30 2:45 5:05) 7:20 MASTERMINDS (Digital) (PG13) STORKS (Digital) (PG) (12:15 2:30 4:45) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) 6:55 Tuesday - Thursday • October 11 - 13 SULLY (Digital) (PG13) (2:50 5:10) 7:25 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Digital) (PG13) (3:45) 6:45 DEEPWATER HORIZON (Digital) (PG13) (2:20 4:40) 7:10 (2:25 5:00) 7:30 GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Digital) (R) MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (Digital) (PG13) (4:10) 7:00 MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS (Digital) (PG) (2:40 4:55) 7:15 MASTERMINDS (Digital) (PG13) (2:45 5:05) 7:20 STORKS (Digital) (PG) (2:30 4:45) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) 6:55 Itemizer-Observer Your community newspaper. p u b l i c safety op- erational levy in May 2015. His first priorities were to keep the Garton promise to re-establish 24-hour patrol and the county’s multi- agency narcotics team, which happened this summer. More recently, he’s initiat- ed a program that has a deputy working in schools. Not a school resource offi- cer, but a deputy that will v i s i t schools through an outreach program. “We are Whitlow going to have those interactions with kids that we haven’t ever had before,” he said. In the jail, the county now has mental health profes- sional working with inmates and a partnership with Goodwill to coach those about to be released on re- sume building and job-seek- ing skills. “I know it’s not going to happen overnight, but if we can get inmates who are going to be released some skills that would help them later on, that’s our goal,” he said. “Our goal is to not have people come back to our jail.” Garton, 37, said he wants to continue building on what has been achieved since his appointment and believes it is his job to not only fulfill his oath to uphold the constitu- tions of the country and state, but to understand and meet the needs of the com- munities he serves. See Sheriff, Page 5A 24 hour Service Pick up & Drop Off Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen Winters Sewing 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Emmy Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs We WANt you!!! to Share your memories. Come to the FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT! Everyone is aware of the catastrophic eﬀects on Europe, Africa and Asia produced by the World Wars…But how did the World Wars impact Polk County? What was the war like here at the “Home Front”? This is a part of Polk County his- tory that is little known today, forgotten as the population has aged. how did we deal with the local eﬀects of the war: rationing, labor shortage, blackouts, fear of invasion, the disruptions caused by the estab- lishment of Camp Adair, the concerns for loved ones who were in the Services and the new pres- sures on women who had to deal with life in the absence of their men gone into the war eﬀort? how did Polk County change? These are the topics that we wish to examine. A joint eﬀort of the Itemizer-Observer and the Polk County History Museum is soliciting input from anyone who wishes to participate. Are you old enough to remember those times (at least WWII), do you have old letters, newspapers, pho- tos, family history or diaries? We are open to al- most anything that could give us an idea of “… how it was…” back then. I welcome your contributions…I can be con- tacted at: davidm3123@aol.com. DATE: Saturday, October 8th, 2016 TIME: From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Riverview Park (100 Main Street) SPONSORED BY: Polk County, The Cities of Dallas,_______ Independence, Monmouth and Salem