Polk County News
12A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 7, 2016
BIRTHS
MI TOWN
Kackley
It’s beginning to look a lot
like Christmas in MI Town
with the Monmouth Garden
Club Annual Greens Sale,
followed by parades and the
49th annual tree lighting on
the Western Oregon Univer-
sity campus last Friday.
What a treat to see the giant
sequoia tree all decked out
for the season and to enjoy
music and laughter, and to
see friends and family mem-
bers gathered together at
campus events.
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When Santa arrived in In-
dependence via train on Sat-
urday afternoon to visit
happy and excited kids of all
ages, the saying, “It takes a
village …” was reinforced
even more because of the
cooperation of local mer-
chants and organizations.
Chase Bar and Grill spon-
sored Santa’s visit, FCR pro-
vided candy; Arena Sports
P ATTY
T AYLOR
D UTCHER
Columnist
Bar and Grill gave candy
canes; the Independence
Women’s Club served hot
dogs; and Grove Communi-
ty Church gave cups of wel-
come hot chocolate. Thanks
to Toys for Tots for the gifts
provided to all children in
attendance. The warm and
happy feelings and kindness
shown will keep us celebrat-
ing the Christmas season all
month long.
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Companies are hiring,
and the economy is improv-
ing, but there are many indi-
viduals and families in MI
Town who need some assis-
tance, especially this time of
year when cold weather
means higher utility bills
and other expenses. Central
High School students are co-
ordinating with several local
churches and the Independ-
ence Elks Lodge to provide
250 local families with food
baskets for Christmas din-
ner, and could use dona-
tions of money and time to
help make good things hap-
pen for those who need a lit-
tle help. Those who would
like to volunteer can come
to the downstairs dining
room at the Elks Lodge be-
ginning at 9 a.m. on Dec. 21
to put food boxes together.
For more information,
please call 503-838-1850.
The lodge is located at 289 S.
Main St. in Independence.
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How about taking a trip
down Memory Lane without
leaving MI Town. Enjoy the
songs and stories at this
beloved musical event. This
evening through Saturday,
Central High School pres-
ents “White Christmas” at 7
p.m., with a matinee on Sat-
urday at 2 p.m. Prices are $8
for adults, $5 for students
with ID. Exceptions: the Sat-
urday evening performance
will include dinner for $20,
and tonight’s opening ticket
price for students is $3. Jeff
Witt and Wendy Boyack co-
direct an enthusiastic and
talented cast. We’re looking
forward to a good time.
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There’s still time to partic-
ipate in the Gingerbread
House Contest at the Mon-
mouth Public Library. Bring
your decorated creation to
the library by Saturday. All
ages can enter, library pa-
trons can vote on their fa-
vorite house, and the winner
will receive a prize.
PEDEE NEWS
James and Jenny Mellein
and Leo and Annika were
delighted to be with Jenny’s
parents, Belden and Barbie
Hedgpeth, of Wren, and
Barbie’s sister and brother-
in-law Terry and Kathie
Stats, of Vallejo, Calif., and
their daughter Katie for
T h a n k s g i v i n g . Je n n y ’s
brother Andy and wife
Maranda, of Philomath,
were there also. Katie re-
cently completed her Mas-
ter’s of Divinity Seattle Pa-
cific University and is living
with the Hedgpeths while
looking for a job in this
area.
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On Thanksgiving, Pam
Burbank and her mother,
Elsie Jones, went to son Jon
and Maiya’s newly pur-
A RLENE
K OVASH
Columnist
chased home in Tigard
where they had a traditional
meal with all of Maiya’s fam-
ily. There were 20 of them,
including Maiya’s parents,
Charles and Virginia Martin.
Pam and Elsie spent the
night, then shopped at Fred
Meyers’ Black Friday sale on
the way home. Two weeks
earlier they went to her sis-
ter Kathy’s new house at
Eagle Crest for the weekend.
They had a relaxing week-
end enjoying the sunshine,
doing some shopping, and
cooking on a new six-burn-
er gas range.
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This year’s Pedee Church
children’s program will
be “Room at the Inn,” and
will be a part of the Christ-
mas Eve service. Heidi Rus-
sell and Heather Traglia are
directing the play and the
children are already practic-
ing on Sundays and some
Thursday evenings, so they
should be well prepared.
The Christmas Eve service
will be at 7 p.m. and is a
beautiful service with lots of
Christmas songs and culmi-
nating in a candle lighting
ceremony. You’ll notice that
Christmas Day is on a Sun-
day this year, which is a
meaningful time for the
church service, which will
be a Christmas celebration
designed with the whole
community in mind.
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Last Wednesday, there
was a limb down on the
power lines on Pedee Creek
Road between Fir Grove and
Ronco Road. When it was
discovered, the limb had al-
ready started smoldering.
Also last week, the electrici-
ty went out after dark for a
few hours, but thanks to the
linemen at Consumer’s
Power it was taken care of.
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Bridgeport Chapel Choir
will be presenting “A Noel
Celebration — Sounds and
Stories of Christmas” on
Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and Dec.
18 at 10:40 a.m.
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Rowan Thomas Kackley was born at 12:29 p.m. on Oct.
22 to Ryan and Elizabeth Kackley, of Jefferson, at home
with the help of his dad and midwives.
Rowan weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21.75
inches long.
He joins Elias, 2.
Grandparents are Mark and Lorna Kackley, of Jefferson;
Tom and Jenny Dick, of Independence; and the late Trudy
Knutson Dick, of McMinnville.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Continued from page 11A
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TUESDAY, DEC. 13
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club — 6 to 7 p.m.
weigh-in, 7 to 8 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church basement,
1079 SE Jefferson St., Dallas. Meetings offer programs and activ-
ities aimed at losing weight. Open to anyone. First meeting is
free.
• Overeaters Anonymous — noon to 1 p.m., Salem Health
West Valley, 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. Support group
meets in the quiet room/chapel immediately inside the emer-
gency entrance on Clay Street. Dee Ann White, 971-718-6444.
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14
• Helping Hands Emergency Food Bank — 10 a.m. to noon,
Monmouth Christian Church, 959 Church St. W., Monmouth.
For eligible community members; available every Wednesday.
541-404-6517.
• Polk County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Oak knoll
Golf Course, 6335 Highway 22, Independence. no-host lunch
available; everyone welcome. 503-623-5759. (nO June, July, Au-
gust).
• Willamette Valley Food Assistance Program Food Bank
— 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., 888 Monmouth Cutoff Road, Building E,
Dallas. Weekly distribution for eligible community members.
503-831-5634.
• Free Blood Pressure Check Clinic — 2 to 3 p.m., West Val-
ley Hospital (surgery admitting area), 525 SE Washington St.,
Dallas. 503-623-7323.
• Monmouth Senior Center Music Jam — 6:30 p.m., Mon-
mouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St., Monmouth. Open to
the public; musicians of all types welcome. 503-838-5678.
• Brew and BS: The Old Testament — 7 p.m., St. Thomas
Episcopal Church, 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas. A lecture series
on new Testament figures. Bring brew of choice – coffee, tea,
chai, beer, wine, cider. 435-503-4304.
• Dallas American Legion Post No. 20 — 7 p.m., Academy
Building, Room 108, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. 503-831-3971.
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 — 503-917-1681
• 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
• Rickreall Watershed Council — 503-623-9680
• 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