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Polk County News 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • November 2, 2016 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 4A Yes to Falls City’s bond; yes to kids We support the bond measure to build a gym/cafeteria for Falls City students. There is currently no gym at the elementary/middle school for recess or PE, plus classroom space and an ad- equate cafeteria are critical needs. This is a $2 million bond with a matching state grant. The grant will be spent no matter how we vote, either in our community, or for students elsewhere. A yes vote has a $2 mil- lion impact, not $4 million. Let’s take this opportunity to build a $4 million facility for half that price. Vote yes to support the children of Falls City. Steve and Kay Dixon Falls City Nearman stands tall for principles When asked why he switched parties, Jim Thompson stated, “Republi- can party has gone so far to the right, vindictive. …” Mike Nearman stands for the principles which he was elected by the people to stand for — sanctity of life, marriage, and small govern- ment. We are not interested in reaching across the aisle if it sacrifices our values. Nearman is a representa- tive who will hold firm on our positions. We can trust that Near- man will stand strong for the people he represents on seri- ous issues that shape our community, our families, and our businesses. That is why he will get our vote. Jon and Kris Golly Dallas Thompson ideal for people of HD 23 For 30 years, I was pre- vented from building a house on my farm due to land use laws. I was out of options, but Jim Thompson found some- thing he could do. He passed a bill unani- mously to change outdated land use laws, and helped me and other land users utilize our farms. Jim embodies the ideal representative. A person who works si- multaneously on large state matters, but ensures the people in his district are taken care of and protected. Jim stands by his con- stituents, and I will stand by him. Pat Wildman Dallas County lucky with sheriff choices Not too often do we as voters feel that we have a really good candidate to vote for. Not this time. In the race for sheriff, we have two qualified candi- dates to choose from. In a way, that makes it harder, but it is so refresh- ing to see a campaign that has not had negative re- marks made by either can- didate. It is nice to feel that whichever candidate is elected, we will have a per- son that really cares and will do a good job. Thank you for a clean campaign. Linda Morris Dallas Political ad is misleading I received a political ad from the "Real Mike Near- man" PAC. It claimed Mike was arrested for a DUII, cited for driving with a sus- pended license. While these claims are true, the ad is misleading. These violations happened in early 1990s, not in 2014 as the ad implies. Should we support people who have turned their lives around or tear them down for poor choices made over 20 years ago? Before placing your vote for District 23 repre- sentative, think carefully. Do you vote for Mike Nearman who stands true to his values or his opponent who sup- ports tearing people down? Dana Hatch Dallas See LETTERS, Page 15A OBITUARIES Elva Buhler Shorack 1925 – 2016 Almost 91 years ago, Elva Buhler Shorack was born to Cornelius and Martha Buh- ler on what is now her fami- ly’s Century Farm in the community of Salt Creek, Oregon. She was the fourth of seven children who all walked a mile-and-a-half to the Salt Creek one-room schoolhouse. After graduation from Dallas High School, Elva took the pre-nursing course at Willamette University. Then she earned her B.S.R.N. at t h e Un i - versity of Oregon Medical S c h o o l ’s nursing program. Elva’s first job was in the Student Health Service at the Oregon College of Edu- cation in Monmouth, where she met and married Ted Shorack Jr. of Elmira. The Korean War had begun and the draft was in effect, so after graduation in June 1951, Ted enlisted in the Air Force. In Elva’s words, “Thus began the 16 best years of my life — the thrill of travel, seeing new countries, meet- ing new people, starting a family, living overseas. … Our children were born each in a different country.” After living in Japan, Germany, and France, in 1961, the family settled in Geneva, New York, where Ted was an ROTC Instructor at Hobart College before serving in the Vietnam War. Elva was at home with their four children when she received word that her hus- band, an A1-E pilot, had been killed while on a search and rescue mission. Eugene, Oregon, became home in 1966, when Elva moved the family to be close to Ted’s parents. Through her active mem- bership in Emerald Baptist Church, Elva made many friends and welcomed nu- merous refugees and inter- national students to this community. She expressed her deep faith in Christ by serving others with a quiet sense of joy. She cared for the elderly, both professionally, as a nurse, and personally, for many friends and relatives. In addition to helping oth- ers, Elva loved to play card games, sew clothes and cre- ate costumes, and do cart wheels, handstands, and chin-ups. Thirty-five years after los- ing her husband there, Elva traveled to Vietnam to help her daughter Candace adopt a daughter from the Hanoi area. Elva was a wonderful mother and grandmother who leaves Candace, Kath- leen ( Walt Petty), Todd (Karie Lott), and John (Birgit Funck) and eight grandchil- dren, plus extended family in Oregon, Washington, and California. Elva’s memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2016, at Emerald Community Fellowship in Eugene. Gordon Clarke May 1, 1923 – Sept. 1, 2016 Gordon Clarke, most re- cently of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Sept. 1, 2016. He was 93 years old. Gordon and his wife Vir- ginia moved to Oregon in 1950, where he had accept- ed a teaching position at Eastern Oregon College in La Grande. He taught there for 18 years and then moved with his family to Monmouth, where he taught at Western Oregon State College until his retirement in 1979. Gordon was preceded in death by his loving wife Vir- ginia, in 2013. They are survived by their three sons, five grandchil- dren and three great-grand- children. Irene Mikkelson Chipps Feb. 24, 1926 – Oct. 27, 2016 Irene Mikkelson Chipps left us on Oct. 27, 2016. Born Feb. 24, 1926, in Windham, Mont., to Albie and Clifford Mikkelson, she spent her childhood in Montana. Irene moved with family to Dallas, Oregon, in 1941, where she graduated from high school. Irene married William Crockett at age 18 and al- most immediately left for post-World War II Germany, where Bill was assigned by the Air Force. It was there Irene began a career in government work, from which she retired in 1987, after almost 30 years of service. Among her greatest achievements was being mother of two boys — Rod- ney and Randy, and her passion in life was family. She came from a family of six children and maintained a loving relationship with sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins. In recent years, Irene hosted two family reunions which were attended by family from as far away as Norway. Another passion was quilting. Irene belonged to several quilting groups and m a d e quilts for many fam- ily mem- bers and friends. She took great pride in raising her sons, and they lived in various states, as well as Japan, Ger- many, and Newfoundland. After a number of years of this nomadic life, Irene and Bill divorced and she moved back to Dallas. She married Grant Chipps in 1974, and they lived most of their 37 Joyful Sound Hearing 312 Main Street • Dallas • Hearing Testing • Hearing Aids • Service Call today for your FREE Consultation Mark Sturtevant 503-623-0290 Personally involved and invested in the Dallas community Welcoming new patients. Most insurance health plans accepted. Also a Moda preferred provider. years together in San Diego, Portland, and Vancouver. Grant passed in 2012. Irene is survived by Rod- ney Crockett and wife Carol, of Hillsboro, Randy Crockett and wife Terry, of Vancouver, six grandchildren, and seven adorable great-grandchil- dren, whom she doted on. Kenneth Herman Kahler Jan. 20, 1928 – Oct. 26, 2016 Kenneth Herman Kahler, 88, of Dallas, died Oct. 26, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Betty Kahler, of Dallas; daughter, Roxanna (Dennis) Buchholz, of Dallas; sons, Bradley (Diane) Kahler, of Crescent Lake, and Bruce (Kris) Kahler, of Keizer; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Mehl, of Gualala, Calif. He was pre- ceded in death by sister, Betty Lou Adams, and brother, Melvin Kahler. Services were held. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Jules A. Hill April 17, 1935 – Oct. 26, 2016 Jules A. Hill, a resident of Dallas, Oregon died on Sat- urday. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Dayton to Gor- don and Phyllis Rash Hill. Ju l e s a t - tended schools at Grand Is- land and Dayton. He at- tended his f re s h m a n and sopho- more year at Amity H i g h School. The fam- ily moved to Detroit, Oregon where Jules graduated from De- troit High School in 1953. Jules had worked at the Idanha mill. He later served in the United States Navy. Jules married Shirley Spady on Salem 412 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 581-6265 Low Cost Cremation & Burial Funerals & Memorials Simple Direct Cremation $495 Simple Direct Burial $610 Traditional Funeral $2,175 Discount priced Caskets, Urns and other Memorial items. Privately owned cremation facility. Locally owned and operated by Oregon families. “Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes and On-Site Crematory” www.ANewTradition.com May 26, 1962, in Portland. They lived in Detroit, where Jules owned and operated the only gas station, Hill’s Shell Service Station and Towing Co. This was an important part of the community and the last stop for gasoline until reaching Sisters. They lived there from 1962 until settling in Dallas in 1977. Jules worked for the Ore- gon Department of Trans- portation as a heavy-duty mechanic until he retired. He enjoyed the outdoors, including freshwater fishing, hunting ducks and geese. Ju l e s e n j oy e d b ow l i n g leagues as well. After retirement, Jules and Shirley traveled to all 50 states and throughout Cana- da which they enjoyed. He is survived by his wife Shirley; sons David (Shel) Hill of Dallas, and Phillip Hill, of Portland; daughter, Julia Hill, of Portland; grandsons, Taylor and Joey Hill; mother, Phyllis Hill, of Independence; and broth- er, Larry (Suzie), of Cave Junction, along with sever- al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother, Grady Hill. A Celebration of Jules Life will on Monday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dallas First Christian Church. Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willamette Humane Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, who is caring for the family. To leave an online condo- lence for the family go to www.dallastribute.com Obituary Information Obituary information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the Monday before publication to be included in the newspaper. Obituaries cost $8 per 25 words (about one column inch) and include photos, and flags for veterans. Obituaries submitted directly by family members must be prepaid. Most funeral homes handle obituary information. Howev- er, information can also be submitted directly by family members. Photos will be published in black and white. The Itemizer- Observer uses a flag logo in the obituaries of those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Obituaries — like all infor- mation submitted to the news department — are subject to editing for style, content and length. Information can be brought or mailed to the Itemizer-Ob- server , 147 SE Court St., Dallas, OR 97338, or emailed to ionews@polkio.com. For more information: Emily Mentzer, 503-623-2373, ext. 117.
