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Polk County News Continued from Page 6A Nearman stands up for values Our trust must be earned. Republican Rep. Mike Near- man stood for our values and concerns while in the minority in the House. He never wavered from his promise, and he earned our trust. Jim Thompson wa- vered. He was a Republican, then registered as an Inde- pendent and receives much of his funding from the unions, Kurt Schrader and other similar sources. When you “reach across the aisle,” which side of the aisle are you on Mr. Thompson? Our trust must be earned. Alan Minton Dallas Vote Garton; keep moving forward Please join me in voting for Mark Garton for sheriff. Under his leadership and the passage of our public safety levy, Polk County has returned to 24-hour deputy patrols, reinstated the POINT drug team, institut- ed a mental health crisis re- sponse team, and will have a mental health counselor in the jail. Let’s keep the momen- tum going for all of these improvements by retaining Mark Garton as Polk County Sheriff. Jean Sherbeck Dallas Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 26, 2016 7A Vote Garton: ‘always helping’ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I support Mark Garton for sheriff. As Officer Garton, he came to my granddaughters first-grade class and in- structed the kids on safety issues, including gun safety, and “do not touch,” “leave the room,” “go tell an adult.” She is only 6 years old but tells everyone that if she is ever in trouble, she is going to call Sheriff Garton, be- cause he will always help her. She was ecstatic when he became sheriff, and for one so young, she tells everyone to vote for “her” Sheriff Gar- ton. I guess “always help- ing” is a good enough rea- son for me, too. Alice Pender Dallas Nearman can dish it, but can’t take it Mike Nearman’s latest mailer had me laughing so hard I almost cried. He was whining and crying about a mailer against him that was using negative attacks. He complained this was a low blow. Mike, that's what your campaign was all about two years ago, nega- tive attacks, innuendo and half-truths. Now that someone is using your tactics, you are whining foul like the schoolyard bully who doesn’t get his way? Mike, it’s time to man up and undertake a campaign where you address your so- lutions to the issues in the Legislature, not whine. Carol Klover Dallas Election signs litter rights-of-way I find it distressing that several of the candidates for local office have their cam- paign signs placed in vacant lots and/or in the public right-of-way. Did they all get permis- sion from the vacant lot’s owner? One candidate has 20 m • 6-8 p 0 3 . t c Sun. O Joe Koubek Dallas Thompson works with all, for all Recently I had the oppor- tunity to meet with Jim Thompson. As a Baby Boomer, a rural citizen with a small farm, a retired teacher, and a caretaker for my elderly parents, I have many concerns that cross personal, civic, and family lines. Jim has an excellent repu- tation as a man who works across party lines, willing to work with everyone, helping in any way he can. He had excellent sugges- tions for dealing with issues I’ve encountered in caring for my elderly parents. He is also committed to solving the complex issues that confront rural Oregon. Re-elect Jim Thompson. Kris Heath Rickreall Dallas coaches thankful for club A special thanks from the Dallas High coaches: Wrestling mats, basket- ball hoops, soccer/volleyball scoreboards — you name it. The Dallas Booster Club ATTENTION: has been shoring-up Drag- on Athletics for decades. Last week they came through big-time once again. Their annual auction beefs up the accounts of every program at DHS. This money enables us to buy kids food on away trips, buy that extra equipment, sometimes add an extra coach. Thank you boosters, for lightening the load (We would rather coach than fundraise). Tony Olliff DHS Coaches Dallas Aquatic Center Spooky Swim Due to a number of conflicting events, the Search for Captain Jack’s Lantern has been postponed until next year. The Aquatic Center will be open on Saturday, October 29, from 6-9 pm for a spooky recreation swim. Regular admision rates apply. RECYCLE A little effort. A big difference. 1005 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas • 503-623-9715 • www.dallasor.gov/dac Face Painting, Games, Hot Chocolate & Hot Cider Free Trick or Treat bags for the first 200 kids. First Baptist Church of Independence 1505 Monmouth St., Indp. Saturday, Oct. 29 • 4 - 6 PM NCY • BOU E HOUS signs on both sides of the road along a 500-foot-long section of state highway. I know they didn’t get permission from ODOT. The Dallas sign code is de- signed to prevent a free-for- all of visual pollution like you see in neighboring cities. Are these the same peo- ple that will, if elected, be responsible for our sign code and property mainte- nance ordinances? • gam • can es dy Dress up in your favorite costume and join in the contest for the best costume. Adults you are not left out — come to play Bingo while the little ones play games and bounce around. Feel free to join in the Contemporary Worship Service that starts at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
