Polk County News
6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 12, 2016
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Continued from Page 4A
Garton makes
county fair safer
Annually, Polk County
hosts its county fair, and
one of the things that
makes it great is that it feels
safe.
Sheriff Garton has built a
relationship with the fair-
grounds to promote and
improve that safe environ-
ment.
He works with fair staff to
ensure the best emergency
management plans and
provides excellent coverage
at the fair.
He has lived his whole life
in Polk County, and for the
last 19 years has earned his
way up through the ranks in
the jail and on patrol.
Sheriff Garton is the right
person to keep our fair and
our county safe.
Anna Scharf
Polk County Fair Board
Chair
Perrydale
Morett has fight,
ingenuity
This year I believe we
have the opportunity to
vote for a great candidate in
Laura Morett, who is run-
ning for the HD20 State
Legislature seat.
She is a person of impec-
cable character and un-
matched drive.
She loves to win, and
Laura wants to bring a win
for us at the capitol.
She wants to represent us
and not a special interest
group.
Laura has the fight and
ingenuity to take on the is-
sues we, as a state, are fac-
ing. So this year when I’m
marking my ballot, Laura
Morett has my vote for the
positive change we desper-
ately need.
Marc Senyk
Independence
Put Thompson
back in HD 23
Oregon's HD 23 should
return Jim Thompson to the
legislature. Jim demon-
strates an ability to listen to
constituents and respond to
their concerns.
He’s no flame-thrower;
instead he has moderate
views that indicate his will-
ingness to work with all par-
ties.
The only time I hear from
Mike Nearman consists of
one postcard right before
the election.
He should be hosting an
occasional forum to meet
the constituents throughout
the year.
Conversely, Jim seems
very civic minded, and I see
him at many events
throughout the district.
Nearman never even re-
sponds to the press. Jim
Thompson: HD 23’s better
choice.
Molly Mayhead
Monmouth
and opinions. He wants to
ensure he is working for and
with people in the commu-
nity.
During my time as mayor
and in city council, I have
not seen a State Representa-
tive work so little with com-
munities or community or-
ganizations as Mike Near-
man has.
However, Thompson has
shown he will reach out to
help solve individual and
community needs.
If we do not have some-
one advocating for our local
cities in Salem, who will?
Jim Fairchild
Dallas
DA endorses
Garton for sheriff
As Polk County’s District
Attorney, I have had the
privilege of working directly
with Sheriff Mark Garton.
Under his leadership, 24-
hour patrols have been re-
stored, the Polk County
Inter Agency Narcotics
Team is working again, and
vacant deputy positions are
being filled.
He is a respected com-
munity leader and dedicat-
ed law enforcement officer.
Please join me in voting for
Mark Garton for Polk Coun-
ty Sheriff.
Aaron Felton
West Salem
Elect Thompson to
House District 23
Wilson deserves
re-election
We need Jim Thompson
as our representative in
Salem. Jim will work collab-
oratively with city govern-
ments, economic vitality
groups, and honestly con-
sider constituents’ ideas
I am voting for LaVonne
Wilson so that she may con-
tinue on the Dallas City
Council.
LaVonne has proven to be
a knowledgeable and caring
person in helping to lead
Dallas.
She has worked in the
public sector for 29 years as
business manager and
deputy clerk.
LaVonne has given back
to our community with her
expertise and knowledge
with various organizations.
She is always ready and
willing to talk to residents
about their concerns and is-
sues.
Therefore, I ask you to
vote for LaVonne Wilson for
city council so that Dallas
may continue to grow
under her expert leadership.
Harriet Feder
Dallas
Garton has
integrity
Sheriff Mark Garton is a
man of his word.
He is a man with integri-
ty.
He is a man who keeps
his promises.
Please join me in voting
to keep our sheriff, Polk
County Sheriff Mark Garton.
A man you can trust.
Jennifer Wheeler
Polk County Commissioner
Independence
Vote for Thompson,
cooperation
I will vote for Jim Thomp-
son for representative in HD
23.
As a long-time Democrat,
I’ve usually had to rely on
Republicans to represent
my interests in Salem.
Fortunately, I have had
Lane Shetterly and Jim
Thompson as my represen-
tative in the past, and knew
that they would work with
all who had the interests of
all Oregonians at heart, and
listen to my concerns, even
though we did not always
agree.
Please join me in voting
for Jim Thompson to regain
a voice in the legislature.
We need someone who
will listen and say more
than “no.”
Dale Derouin
Dallas
Go on and leave
the light off
As an amateur as-
tronomer, I would like to
thank folks who leave their
lights off. It reduces light
pollution.
Mike Neufeldt
Dallas
Whitlow provides
strong leadership
I would like to strongly
urge the citizens of Polk
County to vote for Todd
Whitlow for sheriff in the
upcoming election.
I have known and worked
with Todd Whitlow for the
better part of 20 years, and
recognize him as an individ-
ual of exceptional integrity,
professional law enforce-
ment skills, and leadership
ability.
Todd Whitlow has the
necessary education, train-
ing and experience to pro-
vide necessary change and
proven leadership to Polk
County Sheriff’s Office.
As a retired law enforce-
ment officer (39 years), I
highly recommend Todd
Whitlow for the position of
Polk County Sheriff.
Michael Runyon
Dallas
Garton makes
positive impact
Mark Garton knows the
needs of Polk County.
His career has been spent
serving the people of Polk
County at the sheriff’s of-
fice.
As our sheriff, Mark has
accomplished critical goals:
restoring 24-hour patrols,
creating a citizen’s advisory
board, and, most recently,
creating mental health crisis
teams.
People experiencing a
mental health crisis need
intervention, support and
services, not jail time.
These teams will have a
positive impact for all of us.
Vote for Mark Garton.
He has proven his leader-
ship ability.
Eileen Brown
West Salem
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OBITUARIES
Anita Ravell
Hoefler
Jan. 30, 1954 – Oct. 4, 2016
Anita Ravell Hoefler, 62, a
resident of Dallas died Tues-
day, Oct. 4, 2016 at her
home, after a long illness,
with loved
ones by
her side.
She was
born on
Jan. 30,
1954, in
Haysville,
North Car-
olina, in
her grandparent’s home, the
daughter of Edward and
Nettie Ashe Shuler.
In 1962, she moved to
Dallas where she graduated
from Dallas Senior High in
1972.
She married Richard
Steven Hoefler on March 18,
1984 in the Dallas Seventh-
day Adventist Church. She
was first and foremost a wife
and mother, she loved being
a homemaker. Anita co-
owned Dallas Upholstery
with her husband.
She enjoyed riding on the
back of their motorcycle
with her hair in the wind.
She enjoyed being in the
outdoors on family camping
trips all over the state, espe-
cially beach trips, playing
games with family and
friends, baking, cooking and
barbecuing.
Anita loved to drive her
Firebird through the coun-
tryside, it made her happy.
She loved music, singing,
flower gardening and all
pets and animals. She was a
member of the Dallas Sev-
enth-day Adventist Church,
loved Christ and reading the
scriptures.
She is survived by her
husband Richard, sons Ben
and Tyler and daughter
Gina, one grandchild Luca,
mother Nettie Shuler, broth-
ers Bruce and Mike and sis-
ter Regina. She is preceded
in death by her father, Ed-
ward, and brothers Tracy
and Nigel.
A memorial service will
begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct.
14th in the Dallas Seventh-
day Adventist Church at 589
SW Birch St. Dallas.
Memorials donations are
suggested to a non-kill ani-
mal shelter. The Dallas Mor-
tuary Tribute Center is car-
ing for the family.
To leave a message or
memory please go to
www.dallastribute.com.
Harry Niesen
July 27, 1920 – Oct. 5, 2016
Our dearly loved hus-
band, father and grandfa-
t h e r
passed
away on
Oct. 5 at
the age of
96. Harry
was born
at Saranac
Lake, New
York, on July 27, 1920, the
youngest of four children.
He grew up, graduated
f ro m h i g h s c h o o l a n d
learned his watch repair
skills, all in Buffalo, New
York.
In 1945, he moved to Los
Angeles with his first wife
and young family.
In 1985, Harry married
Marilyn Brodshaw. They re-
turned and moved to Dallas,
Oregon, in 1991. Their love
of square dancing and RVing
took them to 49 of the 50
states.
They were charter mem-
bers of Polk About Sams, a
Good Sam chapter.
He spent much of his
spare time in his dark room
developing and printing his
photography.
Harry leaves behind his
wife, Marilyn, daughters
Sheila (Mike) Craven, Are-
anne Lloyd, and Linda Nel-
son, and twin grandsons
Shiraz and Bahji Nelson.
Also, stepchildren Lea Kim-
ball, Gay Wilson, Lorie Even-
son and Chris Bradshaw,
and four step-grandchil-
dren.
A family graveside memo-
rial will be held at a future
date.
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Personally involved
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Gary R. Turner
July 21, 1933 – Oct. 7, 2016
Gary Turner, 83, passed
away on Oct. 7, 2016. He was
born July 21, 1933, in
Pasadena, California, to
Sarah Eliz-
abeth and
Ivan Turn-
er.
A f t e r
serving in
the Army
during the
Korean
War, he
married
Nona Col-
well on
M a rc h 7 ,
1957.
They moved their family
to Oregon in 1969. Gary was
a carpenter by trade, but
was happiest working out-
side on their wooded prop-
erty in the country.
He was a role model and
mentor for all who knew
him. He was a loving hus-
band, father, and grandfa-
ther. He is survived by his
wife, Nona; four daughters,
Lori, Dena, Kary, and Gail;
eight grandchildren; and a
growing number of great-
grandchildren.
A celebration of life will
be held at Pressed Coffee &
Wine Bar in Dallas on Oct.
23 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flow-
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ers, donations can be made
in memory of Gary to: Ore-
gon Veteran’s Home, Delta
Unit, 600 N. Fifth St.,
Lebanon, OR 97355.
Dennis Victor Trine
May 19, 1958 – Oct. 4, 2016
Dennis Trine was born
May 19, 1958, in Dallas to
Filmore and Barbara Trine.
He died at OHSU in Port-
land on Oct. 4.
A funeral service was
held. Farnstrom Mortuary is
handling arrangements.
Memories and condolences
at FarnstromMortuary.com.
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