Polk County Living
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 15, 2017 9A
ANNIVERSARIES
MI TOWN
5Oth - Hopkins
Quick, does anybody
know what time it is? Every-
body in MI Town is actively
dodging puddles and ac-
companying rainstorms,
and now we have the dubi-
ous joy of getting used to
daylight saving time. By
n o w w e’ v e h o p e f u l l y
changed all the clocks, es-
pecially those digital ones
that we don’t pay that much
attention to — until we
need to reset them. Chang-
ing our pets’ internal clocks
is another story, as two cer-
tain dogs think it’s a great
idea to have an earlier
breakfast, and would enjoy
yet another at the usual
hour if they thought it might
happen.
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The calendar tells us that
today is the Ides of March.
In 44 BC, a group of more
than 60 Roman politicians,
led by Brutus and Cassius,
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conspired to assassinate
Julius Caesar as he was on
his way to the senate. Unfor-
tunately for Caesar, the plot
was successful and chaos
ensued. As a result, genera-
tions of American high
school English students
have learned quotations, re-
cited passages and com-
plained they can’t use real
daggers in classroom plays.
No matter how heated the
rhetoric becomes in our na-
tion’s capital, our elected
senators and representatives
haven’t resorted to violence
against one another.
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Just about the best indica-
tor of Springtime in MI
Town is the Monmouth Sen-
ior Center’s Soup and Pie
Sale. If you haven’t already
marked your calendar and
made plans — tomorrow is
the day. Delicious home-
made soups and pies from
some of the best kitchens in
Polk County will be served
tomorrow from 11 a.m. until
1:30 p.m. Prices remain the
same, $3 for a bowl of soup
and $2 for a piece of pie, and
everything is guaranteed to
be delicious. This is such a
great occasion to visit with
friends and family and catch
up on all the news from
around the community. This
event can be habit-forming
and you’ll want to return
again and again.
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Have you visited the Polk
County Historical Society
Museum lately? Saturday is
Family Day from 1:30 to 4
p.m. with lots of kid friendly
exhibits and demonstrations
— including a Civil War can-
non. The museum is located
on Highway 99W, next to the
Polk County Fairgrounds &
Event Center, and a good
time awaits everyone.
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The Monmouth Senior
Center’s Victorian Tea is
scheduled for April 21 this
year. Members of the yoga
group will model travel
wear from New to You — a
wonderful resale shop in
McMinnville. Call 503-838-
5678 for ticket information.
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I want to send best wish-
es to my friend, Jim Allgood
who has fought yet another
medical battle, and
emerged victorious one
more time. It’s wonderful to
share such good news with
everyone.
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
The Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce
presents the winners of
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great support from our
business sponsors, this event
wouldn’t happen —so,
Thank You!
5Oth - Berkey
Elmer and Doris
Berkey have been mar-
ried 50 years, from
March 17, 1967, to
March 17, 2017. They
were married in
McMinnville, and each
had several family
members and friends
for bridesmaids and
groomsmen. Elmer
worked for Smurfit
Newsprint and Pub-
lishers Paper in New-
berg for his entire ca-
reer, as well as, farm-
ing: wheat, oats, hay and raising cattle in Polk County.
While Doris was busy buying and selling antiques and
collectibles as a hobby, she was devoted to raising her
three daughters and helping Elmer with farming. Elmer
and Doris have lived in Polk County for 50 years in the
Oak Grove Community.
Elmer and Doris have three daughters, Michelle Terry
and Roy Terry, of McMinnville, Kelley Jensen, of Omaha,
Neb., and Cheri and Jerry Higgins, of Rickreall. They have
five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Elmer and
Doris enjoy traveling, playing cards and spending time
with their children, grandchildren and their brothers and
sisters. Elmer still enjoys farming and raising cattle while
Doris still lingering with antiques.
A 50th wedding anniversary celebration will be held on
Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2731 McDonald Lane,
McMinnville. It is a casual event. It is hosted by Michelle
Terry, Kelley Jensen and Cheri Higgins.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Retail Service: Independence Cinema
Non-Profit/Organization: Partnerships in Community Living
Food & Beverage Service: Arena Sports Bar & Grill
Personal Service Provider: Monmouth Fitness Club
Professional Service Provider: MINET
Financial Services Provider: Oregon State Credit Union
Junior Citizen: Andrew Love
First Citizen: Steve Milligan
Distinguished Service: Josh Cronin
Educator of the Year: Marcella Stepp-Rodarte
Education Support Staff of the Year: Becky McMillian
Rick Hopkins met his
bride Sharon (Cobine) at
Central High School.
They both graduated in
1966, and the high
school sweethearts were
married in 1967.
Rick Hopkins, an
Army veteran, chose a
career in the fire service
working for Clackamas
Fire, Tualatin Valley Fire,
and was a Fire Chief for
Polk County Fire District
No. 1. After retiring from
the fire service, Rick went into fulltime ministry and was
the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Monmouth-Indepen-
dence for many years.
Sharon Hopkins has spent most her adult life loving
children and serving in children’s ministry. She has been
the creative mind behind more than 10 years of Vacation
Bible Schools held on their property, a leader in the IES
Good News Club, a partner in Air Up There Balloons &
Gifts, a Nordstrom “Christmas Elf,” and a full-time home-
maker.
Rick and Sharon Hopkins will celebrate their 50th wed-
ding anniversary on Saturday at 7 p.m. They will renew
their vows at the First Baptist Church of Independence,
1505 Monmouth St. Rick and Sharon along with their chil-
dren: Guyanne Charon, Michelle Lewis, and Julie Leggs
would like to invite all friends and family to attend. Re-
ception to follow.
Pencil
us
in!
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
• 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.
• Respite care — 1 to 3 p.m., 182 SW Academy St., Suite 216,
Dallas. Free child care for parents who need time to run er-
rands, pay bills, etc. Free. Open for children ages 6 weeks to 5
years. 503-877-8473 to reserve space. Diapers are provided.
• 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.
• Painting, Canvas and Cocktails — 7 p.m., The Boondocks,
318 N. Main St. Falls City. All supplies, paint, canvas and instruc-
tion provided. No experience necessary. $30, snack and cocktail
included. 503-787-2700.
4th Annual
Survivor Dinner & Celebration
hosted by Eola Hills Winery
Presented by Relay For Life of Polk County & Team Perrydale
Saturday, April 1, 2017
at Eola Hills Wine Cellars
Premier Sponsors:
Ambassador Sponsors:
501 S. Pacific Highway 99W Rickreall
5:30 ~ Doors open, Meet & Mingle
6:15 to 8:00 ~ Dinner & Entertainment
Every survivor and guest will be our guests of honor at this wonderful event.
Please join us for an evening of food, fun and festivities.
To RSVP your name and the name of one guest,
contact Jen Levesque at 503.837.0118 or jenniferlevesque01@gmail.com
Major Sponsors:
RSVPs are encouraged by March 20, but are not required.
The opportunity to register for Relay For Life will be available.
Relay For Life ~ June 3-4, 2017 • Dallas High School, Dallas
www.relayforlife.org/polkcountyor
Windermere/Western View Properties
Supporter Sponsors:
MaMere’s Guest House • MINET • Genesis Marketing
Dollar Zone 123 • State Farm Insurance, Mike Eckman • Capitol Auto Group
The Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce would also like to thank all the
volunteers who donated countless hours of their time, energy and focus in order to give
Monmouth-Independence businesses and certain individuals an evening in the spotlight.
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