Polk County Living
Polk County itemizer-Observer • November 23, 2016 7A
ENGAGEMENTS
MI TOWN
Davis-Locke
Tomorrow is Thanksgiv-
ing Day, and whether we
celebrate Thanksgiving this
year at home in MI Town or
faraway, with generations of
family members or with a
few good friends, with a
sumptuous dinner at home,
at a restaurant, or a supper
of stone soup and biscuits, it
gives us all an opportunity
to remember the good
things in our lives that we so
often take for granted.
—
If we’re driving over the
river and through the woods
to grandmother’s house,
we’re thankful for the local,
county and state police offi-
cers who are spending their
day watching for traffic
problems and doing their
best to keep the streets and
highways safe for us to get
where we’re going and back
home again. This gives me
P ATTY
T AYLOR
D UTCHER
Columnist
an opportunity to add con-
gratulations and best wishes
to Monmouth Police De-
partment’s Sgt. Matt Olaf-
son, who was given a Life-
saving Award at the recent
Oregon Peace Officers’ Asso-
ciation annual meeting,
held earlier in the month.
—
Isn’t it great to flip a
switch on the stove so that
we can bake the pies and
rolls, to cook the potatoes
and green beans and bake
the turkey to perfection?
Thank our gas and electric
company workers who are
making sure lines are clear
and the utilities are in good
working order each and
every day, especially as we
approach the dark winter-
time, when rain and snow
can interfere with the best
laid plans.
—
I’m thankful for the fire-
fighters and paramedics
who are always ready and
prepared to arrive at our
homes and businesses at the
first sign of trouble. Whether
a fire occurs in the kitchen
or if Uncle Albert has chest
pains after eating far too
much pumpkin pie — a call
to 911 brings trained profes-
sionals to help save the day,
and perhaps a life or two, no
matter what the time of day
or night.
—
Let’s try to set aside all
the recent doom and gloom
of politics and protests and
disagreements, and think
about those we love and
share our lives with. Are the
kids all grown up and far
away and won’t be home
for Thanksgiving dinner?
Be thankful — and grateful
— if they are healthy and
happy and are but a tele-
phone call away. If you’re
alone and don’t have any
friends or family to share
the day with — there are
numerous restaurants and
social service organizations
who would welcome you as
either a guest or a volun-
teer server, or both. Before
we launch ourselves head-
long into the busyness of
Christmas shopping or
traveling, let’s take time to
think of all the good things
and special people in our
lives, and be thankful for
our blessings.
Conner Locke, of
Salem, and Carley
Davis, of West Salem,
announced their en-
gagement. The couple is
planning a Dec. 17 wed-
ding.
Carley is the daughter
of JD and Terri Davis.
She is a graduate of Cor-
ban University (2016),
where she went after
graduating from West
Salem High School
(2012). Carley is currently a fifth-grade teacher for the
Salem-Keizer School District.
Conner is the son of Greg and Trenda Locke. He is a
graduate of Corban University (2016), where he went after
graduating from Dallas High School (2012). Conner is cur-
rently working full time at Corban, overseeing on-campus
students.
Conner and Carley will live in Salem as they start life to-
gether. The Locke’s will be tying the knot at Salt Creek
Baptist Church in Dallas. Then they will celebrate with
family and friends during their reception at the Dallas ar-
mory. After the wedding, the couple will pack their bags
and head for the shores of Victoria, British Columbia.
BIRTHS
Nov. 25 & 26
Call us.
Small Business Saturday and
BLACK FRIDAY
DEALS
Going on Friday & Saturday ONLY!
1/2
PRICE
Punch
Cards
20 Days for $20
Limit three.
Only good for Small Business Satuday.
The Itemizer Observer can help you
expand your market share and make
your business more profitable.
Call us at 503-623-2373 and make
an appointment with our
Advertising Consultants,
No enrollment on
any membership
165 E Main St, Monmouth
503-838-2951
Heidi, Rachel or Karen
ADVERTISING THAT WORKS.
www.monmouthfit.com
2017 WHO’S WHO
IN POLK COUNTY
FULL COLOR GUIDE
To Businesses Serving
POLK COUNTY
RESERVE
BEFORE
Dec. 30th
for only
$
132
Take this opportunity to tell Polk County your story!
Name of Business ___________________________________________Phone_____________________
ContactName____________________________________________Phone_____________________
❑ I would like to run the same ad for 2017
❑ I would like a new photo. Call __________________ to schedule.
Your Name/Number
❑ or Save an additional $10 and use photo from last year.
❑ I would like to change my written information.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Website___________________________________Email Address _____________________________
Creekmore
Capri Ella Rose Creekmore was born at 7:42 p.m. on
Oct. 3 to Tyler and Holly Creekmore, of Lamoore Naval
Station, Calif., in Handford, Calif.
She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 ¾ inches
long.
Capri is the couple’s first child.
Grandparents are Jason Creekmore, of Falls City; Scott
and Lauren Martin, of Dallas; Laura Lecher, of Keizer; and
Rick and Lisa Johnson, of Dallas.
Great-grandparents are Paul and Linda Younk, of Falls
City; David Rudy, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Claud and Alta
Lang, of Keizer; and Loren and Barbra Johnson, of Dallas.
Great-great-grandparents are Arlie and Sheryl Rudy, of
Clarkston, Wash.; and Carolynn Rudy and Barbara Brecht,
of Portland.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
These Polk County groups would welcome individuals
who have time or expertise to volunteer. Organizations
that would like to be added to this list should call 503-623-
2373 or email IOnews@polkio.com.
• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide – 503-930-7636
• After DARC — 503-623-9501
• Arc of Polk County — 541-223-3261
• Central School District — 503-838-0030
• City of Dallas — 503-831-3502
• City of independence — 503-838-1212
• City of Monmouth — 503-751-0145
• Crime Victims Assistance Program — 503-623-9268
• Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce — 503-623-2564
• Dallas Fire Department — 503-831-3532
• Dallas Food Bank — 503-623-3578
• Dallas Kids, inc. — 503-623-6419
• Dallas Police Department — 503-831-3582
• Dallas Public library — 503-623-2633
• Dallas Retirement Village — 503-623-5581
• Dallas School District — 503-623-5594
• Delbert Hunter Arboretum — 503-623-7359
• Girl Scouts of Southwest Washington and Oregon
— 503-581-2451
• Ella Curran Food Bank — 503-838-1276
• Falls City Arts Center — 503-559-6291
• Falls City School District — 503-787-3531
• Family Building Blocks – 503-566-2132, ext. 308.
• H-2-O — 503-831-4736
HART (Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy)
— 971-301-4278
• HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley — 503-363-1651
• Heron Pointe Assisted living — 503-838-6850
• independence Health and Rehabilitation — 503-838-0001
• independence Public library — 503-838-1811
• Kings Valley Charter School — 541-929-2134
• luckiamute Watershed Council — 503-837-0237
• luckiamute Valley Charter School – 503-623-4837
• Meals on Wheels — 503-838-2084
• Monmouth-independence Chamber of Commerce
— 503-838-4268
• Monmouth-independence yMCA — 503-838-4042
• Monmouth Public library — 503-838-1932
• Northwest Human Services — 503-588-5828
• Oregon Child Development Coalition — 503-838-2745
• OSU Extension Service - Polk County — 503-623-8395
• Perrydale School District — 503-623-2040
• Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of
Polk County inc. — 503-623-8473
• Polk Community Development Corporation
— 503-831-3173
• Polk County Community Emergency Response Team
— 503-623-9396
• Polk County Museum — 503-623-6251
• Polk County Public Health — 503-623-8175
• Polk County Resource Center — 503-623-8429
• Polk Soil and Water Conservation District — 503-623-9680
• Relief Nursery Classroom — 503-566-2132
• SABlE House — 503-623-6703
• SAlT (Senior and law enforcement together)
— 503-851-9366
• Salvation Army — 503-798-4783
• SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) — 503-391-8423
• Salem Health West Valley Hospital — 503-623-8301
• Victim Assistance Program-Polk Co. District Attorney’s
Office 503-623-9268 x1444
• Willamette Valley Hospice — 503-588-3600
29th Annual
Publishes January 18, 2017
Bring this form in to our office: 147 SE Court St., Dallas
Fax it to 503-623-2395, or mail it to: PO Box 108, Dallas, OR 97338
Thank you for
participating!
Visit our website to see last year’s issue of Who’s Who: www.polkio.com
FREE COMMUNITY
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
at Trinity Lutheran Church
320 SE Fir Villa Rd • Dallas, Oregon
Dinner served beginning at 5:30 pm
Community worship at 7:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome
Free meal delivery is available to Dallas residents
within city limits/with disabilities.
Please arrange delivery by calling the church office
by Tuesday, November 22. 503-623-2233