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Polk County News 10A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 3, 2017 POLICE REPORT NEWS IN BRIEF Polk County sheriff receives grant DALLAS — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received an $8,000 grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Animals) following the rescue of 22 animals in Pedee. The money will offset the costs of feed, veterinary care, and shelter for 16 horses, three goats and three llamas who were seized from their owner, Donna Dovey, of Independence. “Performing an animal rescue of this size requires significant funding and resources,” said Matt Stern, senior director of ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Group Operations. “We commend the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for their dedication to investigating crimes against animals, and are proud to provide grant funding to assist these efforts.” On Feb. 1, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized the animals from a property leased by Dovey near rural Pedee. Many of the animals were emaciated and in poor health. Following the res- cue, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and mem- bers of the Polk County Sheriff's Posse provided care and trans- portation for the animals, who have been placed in permanent homes. On March 23, Dovey was charged and convicted of second- degree animal neglect. WOU to host Arbor Day event on Friday DALLAS — The Western Oregon University Tree Advisory Committee will host WOU’s annual Arbor Day event at noon on Friday. All students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community are welcome to attend. Come learn about three unique WOU trees, help with a tree planting, and enjoy refreshments. Participants will meet on the southwest corner of Mon- mouth Avenue and Church Street (first tree), and then proceed along Monmouth Avenue (second tree), ending in front of Rice Auditorium (third tree). This event is part of WOU's Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation. For information, contact Bryan Dutton at duttonb@wou.edu or 503-838-8452. Information for the police re- port comes from law enforce- ment agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of incidents reported may change after further investiga- tion. Individuals arrested or sus- pected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty. — DALLAS Arrests/Citations • Michael E. Lake, 71, of Dal- las, in the 1100 SW Oakdale Ave. on April 26 on failure to report as a sex offender. • Stephen J. Albin, 74, of Salem, in the 200 SW Walnut Ave. on April 26 on contempt of court. • Homer D. Sartin, 41, of Willamina, in the 300 SW Don- ald St. on Friday on failure to report as a sex offender. • Michael W. Collingsworth, 35, a transient, in the 1400 block SW Hill St. on charges of third-degree assault, physical harassment, and coercion. INDEPENDENCE Arrests/Citations • Melvin Bryce Lytle, 27, a transient from Dallas, in the 800 block of N. Main St. on April 25 for third-degree theft. • Juan Abel Aguilar Castro, 26, of Independence, in the 400 block of S. 13th St. on April 25 for first-degree criminal trespass, tampering with a wit- ness, first-degree burglary, first-degree theft, and two bench warrants for failure to appear. • Joseph Toshibo Cruz, 21, of Independence, in the 1400 block of F St. on Thursday for second-degree criminal mis- chief. • Luis Roberto Esquivel, 26, of Salem, at Halls Ferry Rd. and Independence Hwy. on Thurs- day for third-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless endanger- ing, and reckless driving. • Rachel Irene Jasmine Fitts, 26, of Independence, in the 500 block of N. Walnut St. on Friday for physical harassment. • Tyler Nealon Burk, 21, of In- dependence, in the 100 block of S. 17th St. on Friday for first- degree failure to appear. • Priscila Andrea Rubio, 24, of Salem, at Monmouth and S. Fourth sts. on Saturday for DUII and reckless driving. • Sandra Marlene Byrd, 40, of Monmouth, in the 500 block of Clay St. E. on Sunday for first- degree criminal trespass and resisting arrest. • Mark Lee Bennet, 41, of In- dependence, in the 800 block of N. Main St. on Sunday for third-degree theft. MONMOUTH Arrests/Citations • Jacob Alexander Theile, 22, of Sherwood, at Clay St. E. and Pacific Hwy. S. on April 23 for DUII and reckless endangering. • Derick Raymond Higgins, 32, a transient, in the 500 block of Southgate Dr. S. on April 25 for first-degree failure to ap- pear. • Jairo Cortez Gonzalez, 54, of Monmouth, in the 1300 block of N. 16th St. on April 25 for DUII. • Whyatt Isaac Arnold, 20, of Dallas, in the 100 block of Main St. W. on Thursday for second- degree failure to appear. Padilla to discuss building communities Itemizer-Observer staff report DALLAS — The Dallas Public Library hosts an Oregon Humanities Conversa- tion Project facilitated by former Dallas resident Manuel Padilla titled “The Space Between Us,” in Thursday at 7 p.m. In this conversation, Padilla, who has worked with refugees in Haiti, Chad, and Washington, DC, asks par- ticipants to consider questions of up- rootedness, hospitality, identity, and integration and how we might build more informed, responsive, and vi- brant communities. Manuel has a BA in philosophy from Portland State University and an MA in peace, conflict, and development stud- ies from the UNESCO Chair for the Phi- losophy of Peace. Currently he imple- ments reconciliation workshops in refugee contexts with the Jesuit Refugee Service, works with youth through restorative justice frameworks, and volunteers with Ecumenical Min- istries of Oregon's Circles of Support and Accountability program. This is a free event. For more infor- mation, you can contact the Dallas Li- brary at 503-623-2633 or visit our Face- book page at facebook.com/dallasli- braryoregon. OBITUARIES Mildred Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Yoder Forry Jan. 19, 1913 – April 21, 2017 Mildred Elizabeth “Betty” Yoder Forry was born to Jess Vernon and Mildred Carter Yoder on the Yoder Five Points Farm a few miles south of Bellefontaine, Ohio, on Jan. 19, 1913. She attended a rural one- room country school while they lived at the Carter’s Twin Lakes Farm and Sulphur Springs Farm. S h e started h i g h school in London, Ohio; however, she g ra d u a t e d f ro m Be l l e - fontaine High School in 1930. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1934. She taught junior high English from 1935 to 1940. On Feb. 3, 1940, she mar- ried James Edward Forry, and they lived in Chicago for Edward L. Johnson July 1, 1968 - April 28, 2017 Edward L. Johnson, better known as Ted L. Johnson, died April 28, 2017 at his home in Dallas, Oregon. At his request, no service will be held. Ted was born on July 1, 1968 in Dallas, Oregon to Edward Sr. and Betty Johnson. At an early age, Ted took an interest in his grandfather’s business, L&L Equipment, Inc; a small motors retail and service business in Dallas, Oregon. It was said that Ted began turning a wrench at the age of 9 and eventually gained the title of a Master Mechanic. Ted also shared his grandfather’s love of the outdoors and became an avid hunter and fisherman. Ted and his grandfather were tied at the hip. They worked side by side and played side by side; they were inseparable. Ted also spent a lot of time with his grandmother and has often expressed his appreciation for her love and encouragement. When Ted’s grandfather retired, Ted purchased L&L Equipment, Inc. and has run a successful business ever since. Ted is survived by his wife Starlet R. Johnson, his children Stephanie E. Johnson and Kolby Johnson-Sallee, and step-children Michelle R. Allen and Eric D. Bufka, his mother and step-father Betty and Glenn Bredeson and his brothers Lafe and Mike Johnson and his step-brother Eric Bredeson. RECYCLE A little effort. A big difference. almost one year. They cele- brated New Year’s Day of 1941 in San Diego. Jim had been recruited to work on military aircraft as a design engineer during and after World War II. Their daughter, June Eileen, was born in San Diego in 1942. They lived in Culver City, Santa Monica, and Topanga in the Los Angeles metropol- itan area until 1965, when they moved to the tree farm at Pedee. Betty taught a few years in the Culver City School Dis- trict, spent a few years on a recurrent annual job for the Los Angeles County Tax As- sessor. She helped operate the family’s Oakshade Borzoi and Whippet Kennels from 1952 until the 1990s. The Forrys bred, trained, exhibited at dog shows and provided Borzoi for some movie appearances. Betty was widowed Sept. 2, 1991. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, sewing, music, friends, family and the dogs. Survivors include her daughter, June Clark, also of Pedee; grandsons Patrick Clark, of Aurora, and Roger Clark, of Tacoma, Wash.; and great-granddaughter Britni Leigh Weiss-Clark, of Port- land. Also surviving are sis- ter-in-law Margery Forry, of Delaware, Ohio; a niece; two nephews; and cousins. Betty was a member of the National Grange in Ohio, the Order of Eastern Star, Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Borzoi Club of America, and former member of the Santa Monica First Presbyterian Joyful Sound Hearing 312 Main Street • Dallas • Hearing Testing • Hearing Aids • Service Call today for your FREE Consultation Mark Sturtevant 503-623-0290 Personally involved and invested in the Dallas community Church. Great-grandfather Harry Carter was a founder of the First Methodist Church in Bellefontaine. Graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, in the Womer Ceme- tery in Pedee. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to the Guide Dogs for The Blind at P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915. The Dallas Mortuary Trib- ute Center is caring for the family. To leave a message or memory please go to www.dallastribute.com. Wayne Franklin Cobine July 31, 1943 – Feb. 3, 2017 Wa y n e was born in Salem on July 31, 1943, to James and Marcella ( B u s h ) Cobine, of Independ- ence. Wa y n e graduated from Cen- t ra l Hi g h School, joined the Oregon National Guard and attend- ed Salem Technology Voca- tional school, where he studied to be a civil engi- neer. Wayne Cobine passed away at his home in Bend on Feb. 3, 2017, from com- plications of a lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis. After college, Wayne worked for the Oregon De- partment of Transportation. Throughout his 31-year career, Wayne held many positions, retiring as the op- erations support section manager/PE, PLS for the State of Oregon. Welcoming new patients. Most insurance health plans accepted. Also a Moda preferred provider. Salem 412 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 581-6265 Low Cost Cremation & Burial Funerals & Memorials Simple Direct Cremation $595 Simple Direct Burial $710 Traditional Funeral $2,275 Discount priced Caskets, Urns and other Memorial items. ~ Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes ~ Privately owned cremation facility. Locally owned and operated by Oregon families. www.ANewTradition.com Wayne was very involved with his kids and their activ- ities as they grew up, and was always a helping hand to others. Wayne enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting and fish- ing, traveling with his wife Sherry and friends. Wayne will be greatly missed by all. Wayne is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sherry; son Stuart Cobine; and daughter Wendy ( Jeff ) Puller; and g r a n d d a u g h t e r Ke n d y l Puller; brother Jim (Marsha) Cobine; nephews Charles (Owen), Gary (Tara) and Jef- frey (Kimmy); and many cousins. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at the first Baptist Church, 1505 Monmouth St., Independence. Carolyn Chapin April 4, 1949 – April 26, 2017 Carolyn Chapin, 68, of Perrydale, died April 26. Ser vices will be an- nounced. Bollman Funeral Home handled arrangements. Rodger F. Matthies March 25, 1949 – May 1, 2017 Rodger F. Matthies, 68, of Dallas, died May 1 at his home. Private services will be held. The family requests no flowers, but memorial con- tributions may be made to the Hospice Care of the Northwest in Rodger’s mem- ory. The Dallas Mortuary Trib- ute Center handled arrange- ments. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. 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