Polk County News
10A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 1, 2017
Business: Lawson proposes a
possible compromise
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Committee Chairwoman Kelly
Gabliks said she’s supportive of
the purpose behind the business
registration.
“This is not a license; this is
not trying to be a moneymak-
er,” she said. “The idea is once
you came to town, the first
place you would go is the city to
register the business so we
could make sure that you had
all the information you need-
ed.”
She said new business owners
would receive information on
city zoning and sign code, future
changes being considered, and
information on facade grants
and loans.
The city could also collect
contact information and find out
whether hazardous materials are
stored at businesses.
Questions arose about
whether the same information is
gathered by the state through
business licenses or if fire de-
partment had
the staff to col-
lect contact
and fire safety
information.
City officials
said the answer
is no on both
counts.
Gabliks
Co m m i t t e e
member Jackie
Lawson offered
a compromise:
making the reg-
i s t ra t i o n
mandatory for
new businesses
but voluntary
for those al-
Lawson
ready open.
“That way
we have something versus noth-
ing,” she said.
She said paying $10 per
year — the renewal fee — and
have advertising online through
the registration would be appeal-
ing to businesses.
POLICE REPORT
Information for the police report
comes from law enforcement agen-
cies. Not all calls for service are in-
cluded. The status of incidents report-
ed may change after further investi-
gation. Individuals arrested or sus-
pected of crimes are considered inno-
cent until proven guilty.
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DALLAS
Arrests/Citations
Chad D. Chitwood, 25, of Sheridan,
on SW Leven St. on Thursday on
charges of misdemeanor driving under
the influence of intoxicants and reckless
endangering – simple assault.
Keven S. Gandy, 35, of Grand Ronde,
at the corner of SE Lyle and Washington
sts. on Friday on charges of misde-
meanor DUII and reckless endanger-
ing — simple assault.
Wade W. Paulus, 21, of Salem, in the
600 block of Main St. on Friday on a pa-
role violation.
INDEPENDENCE
Arrests/Citations
David Michael Coons, 38, of Inde-
pendence, in the 1100 block of Howard
Ct. on Jan. 22 for unlawful use or carry
of a weapon and second-degree as-
sault — aggravated.
Jesus Gerardo Najar, 18, of Independ-
ence, in the 700 block of S. Fifth St., on
Jan. 24 for second-degree criminal tres-
pass.
Government
And with the change it be-
comes the business owner’s
choice to participate.
“I think you would have much
better buy-in if it became a
choice,” Lawson said. “You
would find that most people
would want to participate versus
being told they have to. I would
say that is probably your biggest
obstacle.”
City Attorney Lane Shetterly
said he would draft a new busi-
ness registration ordinance re-
flecting those changes for the
committee to review at its next
meeting in March.
Danny Shane Hicks, 50, of Falls City,
in the 1600 block of Monmouth St. on
Jan. 25 for possession of methampheta-
mine and a warrant for a parole viola-
tion.
Alexander Jeffrey, 21, of Independ-
ence, in the 500 block of Main St. E. on
Friday for third-degree criminal mis-
chief — vandalism.
Consuelo Amanda Rodirquez, 31, of
Salem, in the 100 block of B St. on Fri-
day for driving while suspended or re-
voked.
George Anthony Jaycox, 47, of Inde-
pendence, in the 500 block of C St. on
Friday for fourth-degree assault.
MONMOUTH
Arrests/Citations
Eden Donato, 26, of Monmouth, in
the 100 block of Gentle Ave. E. on Jan.
19 for hit-and-run, and driving while
suspended.
Colton Allen Snyder, 20, of Mon-
mouth, in the 300 block of Monmouth
Ave. N. on Jan. 24 for fourth-degree as-
saut.
Eric Dale Hedrick, 45, a transient, in
the 300 block of Main St. W. on Jan. 24
for fourth-degree assault, third-degree
criminal mischief, interfering with mak-
ing a police report, and menacing —
threats and/or intimidation.
James Arthur Pritchard, 46, of Mon-
mouth, in the 200 block of Edwards Rd.
S. on Thursday for strangulation.
OBITUARIES
Roland Gerald
McCormick
Feb. 20, 1934 – Dec. 24, 2016
R o land Gerald Mc-
Cormick was born in Ed-
monton, Alberta, on Feb. 20,
1934. In 1947, his family
moved to Dallas, where he
attended Dallas High
School. He earned a teach-
ing degree
from the
Oregon
College of
Education,
and in
1955, mar-
ried his
h i g h -
school
sweetheart
Joyce Bar-
tel.
After he
ser ved
overseas in the Navy, Roland
and Joyce settled in Albany,
where Roland taught at
Lafayette Elementary. His
career as a beloved teacher
spanned 33 years, several
schools, and nearly 1,000
students. Specializing in
fifth grade, he cared deeply
for each student, inspiring
and challenging them. He
also earned his Master’s in
education from OSU.
In 1965, Roland, Joyce,
and their children moved to
New Hampshire and then
Woodstock, Vt. In 1974,
Roland and Joyce fulfilled a
lifelong dream: purchasing
land and building a house
outside Independence. After
retirement, they traveled fre-
quently across the globe,
and last July, celebrated 61
years of marriage.
Roland was a devoted
husband, a loving father and
grandfather, an avid reader
and scholar, and a talented
musician with a rich bari-
t o n e v o i c e w h o l ov e d
singing hymns with his fam-
ily and in church. Above all,
he was a committed Christ
follower who shared the love
of Jesus with everyone he
encountered. After 82 years
on earth, this chapter of
Roland’s life has ended, but
we know that Christmas Eve
2016 marked the day his
true story with Jesus began.
He leaves behind a family
who misses him greatly: his
wife, three siblings, three
children, and six grandchil-
dren.
Roland supported
younger generations world-
wide. If you would like, con-
sider making a donation or
sponsoring a child through
World Vision in his memory.
A service to remember and
celebrate Roland’s life will be
held on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at
Riverside Baptist Church,
1300 NW Springhill Drive,
Albany, 97321. Online mem-
ories and condolences can
be shared at www.dallastrib-
ute.com. The Dallas Mortu-
ary Tribute Center is caring
for the family.
Roy W. Debnam Jr.
July 9, 1939 – Jan. 22, 2017
Roy Weldon Debnam Jr.,
age 77, went home to be
with the Lord on Sunday,
Jan. 22, 2017, due to respira-
tory failure and Alzheimer’s
Disease
complica-
tions.
Roy was
born in
Bisbee,
Ariz., and
was a resi-
dent of
D a l l a s
from 1979 until his death.
He passed very peacefully
and was surrounded by his
family.
Roy was an extremely
kind and loving man who
loved Jesus and only wanted
to share His love. He made
friends easily and, as a re-
sult, was loved by many. He
will be missed.
Roy is survived by his six
children, Robert Debnam
(Portland), Rick Debnam
(Salem), Kim Debnam-Free-
man (Dallas), Jill Debnam-
Van Laanen (Salem), Grant
Debnam (Clarks Summit,
Penn.), and Becca Debnam-
He e re n ( L a k e St e ve n s,
Wash.). He is also survived
by his siblings, Ann Deb-
nam-Hanneman (Gates),
Wayland Debnam (Sterling,
Ark.), and Shirley Debnam-
West (Cornville, Ariz).
Memorial Service will be
held sometime this summer.
Please see Roy’s Facebook
page for updates.
Dan John
‘Ol’ Papa’ Salsi
June 4, 1932 – Jan. 24, 2017
Dan John “Ol’ Papa” Salsi
was born in Modesto, Calif.,
to Pasquale
and Anna
Maria. He
was the
youngest
of seven
siblings, all
of whom
preceded
him in
death. The
son of a
w i n e
maker, he
grew up on
a vineyard
in Modesto, where he devel-
oped his love for gardening.
He was most proud of the
garlic he grew and loved
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sharing the seeds.
He attended Shiloh Gram-
mar School, Modesto High
School, then entered the
Navy. After his time in the
Navy, he returned to the
family farm, where he mar-
ried Margaret and began to
raise their five children.
They later divorced. He
then married Anna, and
they moved to Oregon.
He worked at Truitt Broth-
ers as a maintenance me-
chanic until his retirement
in 1994. After retirement, he
was known to many as the
face of Monmouth Mini
Storage, where he loved
meeting new faces and chat-
ting with those in town. An
avid hunter and fisherman,
he was a member of the
NRA and the Elks Lodge. He
passed on this love to his
family.
He is survived by his chil-
dren Danny (Jeanette), Parry
(Debbie), Robert (Ruth),
Suzie Heide (Tracy), Maria
(Alycia); numerous grand-
children and great-grand-
children. He finally went to
climb ol’ Jacob’s Ladder in
his home surrounded by his
loving family.
At his request, no services
will be held. We would like
to thank Willamette Valley
Hospice for the kindness
and care they gave to our
dad and our family. Farn-
strom Mortuary is caring for
the family. Memories and
condolences at Farnstrom-
Mortuary.com.
Donald Glenn
Perry
June 25, 1936 – Jan. 28, 2017
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He was born on June 25,
1936, in Portland to William
and Emily Perry, and had
three siblings, Richard, Dou-
glas, and Caroline.
He was married to Edith
(McColm) Perry on July 30,
1960, in Yamhill.
In 1961, he graduated
from Linfield College with a
Bachelor of Arts in music,
and a Masters of Education,
beginning his teaching ca-
reer at the Academy Junior
High School in Dallas.
In his 30 years of teaching
general music and choir, he
was privileged to see as
many as three generations
pass through his classroom,
encompassing graduating
classes from 1965 through
2001.
He lived the last 44 years
of his life in a house he built
during the summer break of
1972, when he and Mel
Whitley cooperatively
helped each other build
their respective houses.
His interests included
traveling, family, gardening,
singing, classical music,
leading the church choir,
and studying maps.
He was a member of Dal-
las First Christian Church
for 56 years, where he was
an Elder, Trustee, and Choir
director for many of those
years.
In his singing career, he
sang with the Portland Sym-
phonic choir, Masterworks
c h o ra l e, a n d R i c k re a l l
Christmas Pageant among
others.
He is survived by his
wife, Edith Perry, of Dallas;
daughter, Melody Perry
(Mike), of Mesa, Ariz.; son,
Byron Perry (Linda), of
Dallas; granddaughter, Al-
isha Prewitt (Richard), of
Salem; grandson, William
Perry, of Klamath Falls; and
brother, Richard Perry, of
Roseburg.
He was preceded in death
by his brother, Douglas
Perry, of Yuma, Ariz.; and sis-
ter, Caroline Heintz, of Mon-
roe.
A memorial service will
be held at Dallas First Chris-
tian Church (1079 SE Jeffer-
son St., Dallas) on Saturday,
Feb. 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. All
friends and family are wel-
come.
There will be a reception
following the service. Bring
your funny stories to share
and enjoy a nice selection of
Tony Bennet, Frank Sinatra,
and Elvis Presley (he still
needs exercise so we’ll have
him rolling in his grave).
To leave a message or
memory for the family
please go to www.dallastrib-
ute.com.
The Dallas Mortuary Trib-
ute Center is caring for the
family.