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Polk 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 daughter of Liane Moser is the director of the Stayton Public Library. 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 requires a cor- rection or clarification, call the newsroom at 503-623-2373 or send an email to ementzer@polkio.com. 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WEATHER RECORDED HIGH LOW Oct. 4.................. 63 Oct. 5.................. 61 Oct. 6.................. 62 Oct. 7.................. 62 Oct. 8.................. 71 Oct. 9.................. 68 Oct. 10............... 62 53 53 52 55 56 53 42 Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 12, 2016 3A Measure 96 dedicates money to ODVA If passed, 1.5 percent of Oregon Lottery dollars would benefit veterans, families By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer POLK COUNTY — Meas- ure 96 would constitutional- ly earmark 1.5 percent of Oregon Lottery money for veterans services. Rep. Paul Evans (District 20) said the measure was re- ferred to the ballot unani- mously by both the House and the Senate. “I’m not going to lie and say everybody loves it,” Evans said, “but I will tell you everybody supports it.” The only group in Oregon to submit a statement in the Voters Pamphlet in opposi- tion to Measure 96 is from the City Club of Portland. In its statement, the club questions using the initia- tive system to fund meas- ures. It also questions how the money would be spent. “Measure 96 does not specifically identify if the 1.5 percent of lottery proceeds will be added to the ODVA’s budget or will replace the general fund dollars current- ly allocated to it,” the state- ment reads. Evans said money from the Lottery can only be spent if voters allow it. Fox alone runs for treasurer By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer POLK COUNTY — Linda Fox, Polk County’s treasurer, had been considering retir- ing from the post she’s held since 2004. With that in mind, she de- cided not to run for re-elec- tion this year. She reversed that position in February, after the Polk County Board of Commis- sioners limited the treasur- er’s duties to match state statutes, which made the po- sition part-time with a much-reduced stipend. The shift was in response to Fox’s upcoming retire- ment. She has been han- dling the finance manager duties for the county, which is responsible for about $60 million annually. County Ad- ministrator Greg Hansen said he didn’t trust that someone with the proper qualifications and experi- ence could be found through an election. Separating the finance manager duties and salary made it possible to hire someone to fill that role. The Board of Commis- sioners adopted the new definition of the position in January. After the change, no one applied for the treasurer, making Fox reconsider re- tirement. “Nobody else was run- ning,” she said. Polk County Treasurer RAIN .26 .54 .21 .20 .00 .46 .00 Rainfall during Oct. — 2.17 in. Rain through Oct. 10 — 25.87 in. NAME: Linda Fox, 65, of Dallas. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Polk County Treasurer since 2004. EDUCATION: Graduate of George Fox University and Elmira High School. PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT EXPERI- ENCE: Polk County Treasurer (2004-pre- sent); Finance Manager, West Valley Housing Authority, 2002-2004; Budget Contracts and Grant Supervisor, Confed- erated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 2000- 2002. CAMPAIGN PHONE: 503-623-8575. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR OF- Fox FICE? I enjoy my work and the people I work with. Our office does a good job. HOW LONG HAVE YOU RESIDED IN THE AREA YOU WILL REPRESENT? More than 20 years. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING POLK COUNTY? HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECTED? Continue to manage and protect county funds and keep timely and ac- curate accounting records to enable department managers and the Board of Commissioners to make good decisions. “We can’t use Lottery dol- lars for veterans services until there’s a definitional change,” he said. Currently, Lottery dollars are used for job creation and economic development, supplementing education, parks and watersheds, and problem gambling treat- ment. Certain percentages of Lottery dollars are constitu- tionally earmarked, said Chuck Baumann, senior public affairs officer for the Oregon Lottery. For exam- ple, 15 percent — 7.5 per- cent for parks and 7.5 per- cent for watersheds — must be spent on projects in those areas. “Then there’s the discre- tionary piece of that, the dollars that are not ear- marked for specific things by statute or the constitu- tion,” Baumann said. “It’s up to the Legislature to allocate those dollars.” For example, for the up- coming biennium, 58 per- cent of Lottery dollars will be spent on education; 26 percent on economic devel- opment. One percent is for gambling treatment and 15 is for parks and watersheds. “Within that 58 percent for education, there is an 18 percent earmarked constitu- tionally for the Education Stability Fund,” Baumann said. The Oregon Lottery is neutral on political matters, Baumann said, adding that money is spent wherever voters and Legislators want it to go. “The education and eco- nomic development pieces of the pie can fluctuate,” Baumann said. “It’s up to the legislation to figure out how that’s going to work.” According to the Voter’s Pamphlet, the measure would cause $9.3 million each biennium to go to vet- erans services, “which may include: “(1) reintegration, em- ployment, education bene- fits and tuition, housing, physical and mental health care and addiction treat- ment programs; “(2) assistance for veter- ans or their dependents to access state and federal ben- efits; or “(3) funding for services provided by county veterans services officers, campus veterans service officer or nonprofit or tribal veterans’ services officers.” Tuesday deadline to register Itemizer-Observer staff report POLK COUNTY — Tues- day is the last day to register to vote for new Oregon vot- ers. Voter registration cards postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 18, will be accepted, as will online registration through 11:59 p.m. on Tues- day. Overseas and military ballots were mailed on Sept. 23. All other ballots will be mailed Oct. 20. Bal- lots must be received by the Polk County Clerk on or be- fore 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8. Postmarks do not count for casting votes. For more information, to register or check registra- t i o n : w w w. c o. p o l k . or.us/clerk/elections. Dallas updates streets plan By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — The city of Dallas will make minor ad- justments to its Trans- portation Systems Plan to update project lists and costs, making calculating system development charges easier. Jason Locke, the city’s community development director, said the plan was adopted seven years ago and needs a complete up- date. He said the city was un- successful in seeking grant money to the complete that project, but has another op- portunity to work with the Oregon Department of Transportation on a revi- sion starting next summer. The project would take 18 to 24 months to finish. In the meantime, Locke recommended the city pro- ceed with a short list of changes. Government “Since the TSP was adopted in 2009, projects have been completed, costs have changed, and there have been difficulties with the classifications and routes of some future streets,” Locke wrote in a memo to the council. The changes would affect two parts of the plan: The project list and planning cost estimates, and make adjustments to the future street map and classifica- tions. “This is a stopgap. It will also provide a much better basis for developing and as- sessing the new SDCs,” Locke said. “We are proba- bly collecting a third or a fourth of what we should be, mostly due to project cost issues.” Locke said the Dallas Planning Commission will hold hearings on the changes. Once the commis- sion approves the changes, they will go before the Dal- las City Council for adop- tion. Your local library: a great place to spend some time. Holiday Bazaar listings The deadline is looming to get the word out about your bazaar or craft fair this holiday season. The Itemizer-Observer will print its annual bazaar page on Nov. 2. Submissions are due Oct. 27. This is your chance to have your bazaar or craft fair listed free of charge. Bazaars will not be printed in the Community Notebook section. Any bazaar or craft fair listings that come after the deadline will need to be paid advertisements. 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 - Saturday • October 14 - 15 MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS (Digital) (PG) (12:25 2:40 4:55) 7:15 (4:20) 9:20 SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) MAX STEEL (Digital) (PG13) (12:45 3:00 5:10) 7:25 9:40 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (Digital) (PG13) (1:50 4:35) 7:20 (11:45) 9:55 MASTERMINDS (Digital) (PG13) GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Digital) (R) (11:50 2:25 5:00) 7:30 10:00 THE ACCOUNTANT (Digital) (R) (1:20 4:10) 7:00 9:40 DEEPWATER HORIZON (Digital) (PG13) (12:00 2:20 4:40) 7:10 9:30 STORKS (Digital) (PG) (12:00 2:10) SULLY (Digital) (PG13) 7:05 9:20 (12:45 3:45) 6:45 9:35 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Digital) (PG13) Sunday October 16 MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS (Digital) (PG) (12:25 2:40 4:55) 7:15 MAX STEEL (Digital) (PG13) (12:45 3:00 5:10) 7:25 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR (1:50 4:35) 7:20 PECULIAR CHILDREN (Digital) (PG13) MASTERMINDS (Digital) (PG13) (11:45) GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Digital) (R) (11:50 2:25 5:00) 7:30 THE ACCOUNTANT (Digital) (R) (1:20 4:10) 7:00 DEEPWATER HORIZON (Digital) (PG13) (12:00 2:20 4:40) 7:10 STORKS (Digital) (PG) (12:00 2:10) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) (4:20) SULLY (Digital) (PG13) 7:05 (12:45 3:45) 6:45 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Digital) (PG13) Monday - Thursday • October 17 - 20 MIDDLE SCHOOL: (2:40 4:55) 7:15 THE WORST YEARS (Digital) (PG) MAX STEEL (Digital) (PG13) (3:00 5:10) 7:25 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR (1:50 4:35) 7:20 PECULIAR CHILDREN (Digital) (PG13) GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Digital) (R) (2:25 5:00) 7:30 THE ACCOUNTANT (Digital) (R) (4:10) 7:00 DEEPWATER HORIZON (Digital) (PG13) (2:20 4:40) 7:10 (2:10) STORKS (Digital) (PG) SUICIDE SQUAD (Digital) (PG13) (4:20) SULLY (Digital) (PG13) 7:05 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Digital) (PG13) (3:45) 6:45
