Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 15, 2017 3a
NEWS IN BRIEF
DEADLINES
nEwS DEaDLInES
For inclusion in the
Wednesday edition of the
Itemizer-Observer:
Social news (weddings,
engagements, anniver-
saries, births, milestones) —
5 p.m. on Thursday.
Community events —
Noon on Friday for both the
Community Notebook and
Community Calendar.
Letters to the editor —
10 a.m. on Monday.
Obituaries — 4 p.m. on
Monday.
aDVERTISIng DEaDLInES
Retail display ads — 3
p.m. Friday.
Classified display ads
— 11 a.m. on Monday.
Classified line ads —
Noon on Monday. Classified
ads are updated daily on
www.polkio.com.
Public notices — Noon
on Friday.
CORRECTIONS
• In a story titled “Dreier takes
reins of Dallas visitors center” on
Page 1A of the Feb. 8 edition of
the I-O, Bonnie Dreier’s title was
listed incorrectly. She’s the
events and programs manager.
• A story titled “Dallas Look
closer at URD use” on Page 6A
of the Feb. 8 edition of the I-O
needs to be clarified. Coun-
cilor Ken Woods Jr. made a
motion to negotiate a con-
tract with an urban renewal
consultant for no more than
$10,000. Councilor Jackie Law-
son amended the motion to
no more than $7,500, which
passed on a 5 to 4 vote with
Woods and councilors Kelly
Gabliks, Bill Hahn and Jim
Fairchild voting no. The vote
on the amended motion with
the lower contract cost passed
6 to 3, with Woods, Gabliks,
and Hahn voting no.
• In a story titled “DDA
seeks help from city,” on Page
7A of the Feb. 8 edition of the
I-O, it should have stated the
Dallas Downtown Association
requested, but did not re-
ceive, $22,000 from the city of
Dallas for its RARE volunteer.
The organization raised the
money on its own.
Sheriff, behavioral health team up for training
POLK COUNTY — Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Behavioral Health
teamed up to provide Crisis Intervention Team Training. The training began Mon-
day and is aimed at personnel from sheriff’s offices and police departments from
around the area, including Polk County, Marion County and Yamhill County.
Dallas Lions to host OLCC rep about marijuana
DALLAS — The Dallas Lions Club will host a representative from the Oregon
Liquor Control Commission at its regular meeting at noon on Thursday at Hong
Kong Restaurant in Dallas. The OLCC representative will discuss recreational mari-
juana laws.
Dallas Lions is part of Lions International, a service club focused on sight and
hearing. Dallas Lions hosts a rubber duck race at Dallas Summerfest each year to
raise money for the club’s local activities. Lunch is no-host. Visitors are welcome.
For more information: 503-302-3848.
Laps for Life raises $3,000 to fight cancer
DALLAS — The annual Laps for Life on Feb. 5 saw 50 swimmers and six river
walkers come to the Dallas Aquatic Center to walk and swim to fight cancer.
This yearly event is organized by the Polk County Relay for Life team, “The Deter-
minators.” All proceed benefit the American Cancer Society.
Swimmers and walkers honored 21 people who are fighting cancer or who lost
their lives to cancer.
Twelve swimmers from the Central High School swim team swap 104 laps. Seven
Dallas Aquatic Center lifeguards totaled 92 laps and 10 swimmers from the Blue
Dolphins Swim Team swam 86 laps.
There were also two swimmers from Dallas High School’s swim team that swam
84 laps.
There were also two teams that chose to circle swim for distance. Five swimmers
from the Gray Dolphins swam 223 laps and four swimmers from the Relay for Life
Monmouth
rec grants
available
Itemizer-Observer staff report
MONMOUTH — Mon-
mouth Recreation Grant ap-
plications are now available.
The purpose of the pro-
gram is to encourage and
support recreational activi-
ties and projects by individu-
als and nonprofit organiza-
tions in Monmouth.
Grants up to $500 are
available. Applications are
due March 1.
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Rainfall during Feb. — 7.75 in.
Rain through Feb. 13 — 13.15 in.
Matinees are all shows
before 6pm. New pricing for
matinees are: Adult $8.00
Children $7.00 • Senior $7.25
Pricing does not reflect
3D showings.
Friday - Sunday • February 17 - 19
SPLIT (Digital) (PG13)
(1:45 4:25) 7:05 9:45*
FIFTY SHADES DARKER (Digital) (R)
(1:50 4:25) 7:00 9:35*
THE GREAT WALL (Digital) (PG13)
(12:00 2:30 5:00) 7:30 10:00*
LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (Digital) (PG) (11:45 2:15 4:45) 7:15 9:45*
FIST FIGHT (Digital) (R)
(12:40 2:55 5:10) 7:25 9:40*
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER TWO (Digital) (R)
A DOG’S PURPOSE (Digital) (PG)
(1:05 3:55) 6:45 9:35*
(12:05 2:30 4:55) 7:20 9:45*
A CURE FOR WELLNESS (Digital) (R)
(11:50 3:05) 6:15 9:25*
*Not playing Monday, Feb. 20th
Tuesday - Thursday • February 21 - 23
SPLIT (Digital) (PG13)
(1:45 4:25) 7:05
FIFTY SHADES DARKER (Digital) (R)
(1:50 4:25) 7:00
THE GREAT WALL (Digital) (PG13)
(2:30 5:00) 7:30
LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (Digital) (PG)
(2:15 4:45) 7:15
FIST FIGHT (Digital) (R)
(2:55 5:10) 7:25
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER TWO (Digital) (R)
A DOG’S PURPOSE (Digital) (PG)
A CURE FOR WELLNESS (Digital) (R)
(3:55) 6:45
(2:30 4:55) 7:20
(3:05) 6:15
team swam 140 laps.
Walkers were counted individually. They combined for 437 laps.
For more information or to donate to Relay for Life: Kay Graven, 503-623-5495.
Donations may also be left at the front desk of the aquatic center.
Every Child, DHS focus on finding foster homes
POLK COUNTY — Every Child and the Department of Human Services have
joined efforts to find foster homes for nearly 8,000 children in foster care.
In 2017, the focus will be in Polk, Marion, and Yamhill counties.
Every Child is a public/private community mobilization effort to encourage com-
munity members to love, care for, and support children and families in partnership
with DSH.
For more information: everychildoregon.org, or embraceoregon.org.
Wagner Library gearing up for seed program
FALLS CITY — Wagner Community Library is launching a “seed share” program,
and is looking for donations of seeds and pots to help get it started.
Polk County Master Gardeners has donated money for seed trays and other dis-
play materials for the program, which allows people to take or donate seeds.
“I have already received many very generous donations of vegetable and
herb seeds from local organic and nonorganic farmers, and I have spoken with
local businesses who have agreed to donate seeds,” said Andy Rommel, the li-
brary director. “Basically, community members can take some seeds and/or
leave seeds, and probably find vegetable and herb varieties that they may not
have grown before. Also, folks can donate pots — preferably small ones — or
take pots.”
Rommel will have gardening-related reading material available to help people
get started with their own gardens.
“I think this will be a fun and helpful program for our local gardeners, experi-
enced and inexperienced,” he said.
For more information: 503-787-3521, ext. 319.
2017 Relay For Life Of Polk County — June 3-4
is back at the Dallas High School Track
....and with it comes the opportunity to be a part of the largest worldwide fight against cancer! It’s no
coincidence that since the first Relay For Life over 30 years ago, the survivor rate has risen from 45%
to nearly 70%. In Oregon alone, millions of dollars are being invested in prevention and especially
treatments that are more personalized and thus more effective.
Sitting on the sidelines in Polk County is no longer an option. We can hope ~ or we can help through
our support of Relay For Life as a sponsor, a team member, or simply as a guest of the event. The
following sponsors are already on board for 2017. Now it’s your turn!
The deadline for submitting a sponsorship is April 15.
Please join me in thanking these sponsors for joining the Relay For Life fight vs cancer:
West Valley Hospital
West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic
Dallas School District
Polk County Itemizer -Observer
Eola Hills Wine Cellars
Dallas Retirement Village
Bollman Funeral Home
Polk County Association of Realtors
Pressed Coffee & Wine Bar
Republic Services
Dutch Bros Coffee
Monmouth Medical Center
West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic
The Majestic/Ray Stratton
Partnership in Community Living, Inc.
Bookey Strong
Royal Flush/Tony Teal
Les Schwab Tire Centers of Dallas,
Independence & West Salem
NW Natural
Western Days
Relay For Life of Polk
County will take place at
the Dallas High School
Track June 3~4.
If you or someone you
know is interested in
sponsorship, contact
Amy Bickleman at
541-272-9240 or online at
amy.bickleman@cancer.org
or visit our website at
www.relayforlife.org/
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