Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 7, 2017 7A
Rec coordinator will return to city of Dallas
Job duties have been expanded to include creating new festivals, helping with more fun runs, writing grants
By Jolene Guzman
The Itemizer-Observer
DALLAS — The person
who fills the city of Dallas’
recreation coordinator, a po-
sition restored to the 2017-
18 budget, would be expect-
ed to organize activities
from wine events to running
ones, and for an age range of
toddler to senior citizen.
City Manager Ron Foggin
outlined the details in a Dal-
las City Council workshop
Monday, saying the position
is part-time at 25 hours.
“My goal for this presen-
tation is to help the city
council better understand
what the position is being
asked to do and demon-
strate there is enough work
for 25 hours a week,” Foggin
said.
He said the coordinator
wouldn’t focus solely on
physical activities, but cul-
tural events, after-school
and summer programs.
Foggin said this year’s citi-
zen survey found residents
believe there’s something to
be desired in the recreation-
al arena.
“We have some room for
improvement with culture,
with things for adults to do,
and just in general with
recreation,” he said.
Government
Foggin said the job de-
scription has been refined
from the former coordina-
tor’s duties.
He said the person in this
role would market programs
and collect feedback on
them; seek sponsorship, do-
nations and grants; recruit
volunteers to help with pro-
grams; and work with all
c o m m u n i t y re c re a t i o n
groups and the Dallas
School District.
He said among the proj-
ects the coordinator will as-
sist with are: Tuesdays on
the Square, the Great Ameri-
can Eclipse, multiple 5K fun
runs, and state Parks and
Recreation Department
grant submissions.
He said another responsi-
bility of the position is devel-
oping ideas for new activities.
“One of the things I think
we are missing in the com-
munity on the event-side of
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Runners await the start of the Dallas Glow Run, benefitting Dallas Christmas Cheer.
things is that we don’t have a
wine harvest or just kind of
general harvest celebration
in the fall,” Foggin said.
“How the events are set out,
there’s not a lot happening
in the October timeframe, so
there’s an oppor tunity
there.”
The workshop was held at
the request of councilors
Jackie Lawson and Micky
Garus, who said they want-
ed more information on the
position.
The Dallas Budget Com-
mittee voted to restore the
position in the budget last
month.
It had been vacant since
late 2016 and was not in-
cluded in the initial 2017-18
budget proposal.
“This was to get more in-
formation about this posi-
tion so we could have a bet-
ter-informed decision about
how we are going to vote (on
the budget) and whether or
not we wanted to make ad-
justments to hours allotted
to this position,” Garus said.
He said after Foggin’s
presentation that he didn’t
think the position is neces-
sary.
“I don’t see anything on
this list that isn’t already
being done today in this
community,” Garus said.
“There’s nothing on that list
that isn’t going to happen if
we don’t have this person.
You call it ‘work to be done,’
but that work is already
being done by the multiple
volunteers.”
He said Tuesdays on the
Square are already in the
works and the eclipse event
is being organized. Kids Inc.
is ready to take over the
city’s “Mighty Mites” pro-
gram for preschool-aged
children.
Lawson asked about Eco-
nomic Development Direc-
tor AJ Foscoli’s role in wine
and art events.
“Wouldn’t that be eco-
nomic development? That’s
not the recreation coordina-
tor’s position,” she said.
Foggin disagreed, saying
Foscoli’s involvement with
the wine industry would be
more commercial, such re-
cruiting wineries to open a
tasting room or buy indus-
trial land for production.
Lawson said 25 hours per
week was too much, sug-
gesting reducing the hours
until the person who takes
the job can show he or she
can develop new programs.
“If we start at 25, then all
of a sudden, the expectation
would be that they would be
needing more and more and
more hours when we are not
actually seeing productivity
on what we were getting in a
salaried position before,”
she said.
The council adopted the
2017-18 budget on a 6-3
vote, with Garus, Lawson
and Councilor Paul Trahan
voting no.
In other business, the
council approved a resolu-
tion increasing rates at the
Dallas Aquatic Center. The
increase amounts to an av-
erage of 10 percent across
the board.
P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY
DALLAS
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Bahá’í Faith - "Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the ut-
most love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship." - Bahá’u’lláh. All are warmly invited to an interfaith de-
votional gathering followed by casual discussion and a light dinner on June 25 at 2:00. This month's theme will
be "Why Meditate?" You are welcome to share any related quotations, prayers, poems, and songs. For details
contact 971-804-5943 or 503-269-3333. More about the Bahá’í Faith: www.bahai.org or
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Trinity Lutheran Church - 320 SE Fir Villa Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2233. Interim Pastor - Jim Nestingen. Adult
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m.; Kids Church during 10:00 a.m. Worship. Youth Group
HS/MS 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Wednesday evening Contemporary Service 6:30 pm. Free Medical Clinic 1st & 4th
Saturday of each month. www.dallastlc.org. Catch us on Facebook.
Calvary Chapel Dallas Currently meeting for worship and verse by verse Bible teaching at 628 SE Jefferson St.
www.calvarydallasor.com Worship service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school is available from youth
ministry and below to nursery. Wednesday evening cafe-style Old Testament study starting at 6:30 pm. Come
join us for a relaxed study around a cup of coffee or drink. Mens prayer is Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Womens Bible
studies are scheduled also, call for times. The Pastor/Teacher is Larry King. Come join us and be a part of God's
family here in Dallas. For more information call 503-831-1074.
Church of God of Prophecy New Beginnings - 575 SW Ash St., (corner of Ash and Stump St.) Pastor Travis
Clemons, 541-671-0375. Bible Study School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. We welcome all to come
and get acquainted with our Pastor and his wife Christina. Home Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Associate Pastor
Jim Dickason 503-302-9816.
Church of Christ - 691 N.E. Kings Valley Hwy. Sunday Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Af-
ternoon Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. We follow the New Testament Plan of Salva-
tion in becoming a Christian and the Pattern of the N. T. Church. We would be glad to study the Bible with you
and answer any of your questions. We would like to present a very helpful one hour overview of the Bible. Call
503-831-4886.
Dallas Alliance Church - 775 E. Ellendale, Dallas, 503-623-2265, Email office@dallasalliance.org, Every Sun-
day: classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., (Nursery provided for a.m. services);
Tuesdays: Youth Night 7:00 p.m. in Ediger Hall; Wednesdays: Adult Prayer Meeting 1:00 p.m., Choir practice
6:45 p.m. Call for info on current Bible Studies. Web: dallasalliance.org.
Dallas Church - PO Box 462, Dallas, OR 97338, 503-623-2711. Worship Gatherings: Sundays 10am. Meeting
at 450 SE Washington St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is relaxed, families and children welcome, come as
you are, current music & relevant teaching about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www.dallaschurch.org
Dallas Foursquare Church - Located at 976 SW Hayter St. on the corner of Washington and Hayter. Worship
Service: Sundays at 10am. Youth Group: Sundays 6pm to 8pm. Pastor: Darrin Hausler. We are a multi-genera-
tional church with a heart for our community. Our mission is to Love God and Love People to Extend His King-
dom. For more info call us at 503-623-8277 or you can visit us online at dallasfour.com.
Dallas Presbyterian Church invites you: Warm, spirit-filled fellowship with traditional Sunday worship 10:30 am,
engaging discussion study groups, prayer "chain" and a loving spirit.—Adult Sunday School 9 am, men's break-
fasts Tuesdays at 7 am, women's groups, needle crafts group and Indoor Play Park (for children with accompa-
nying parent). Sensitivity to older adult accessibility and needs. 789 SW Levens, Dallas. 623-3397
dalpreschurch@gmail.com.
Evangelical Bible Church - 1175 S.E. Howe, Dallas 503-623-2331. Senior Pastor Jerry Franz, Visitation Pastor
Allan Wiebe. Sunday: Worship *8:00 a.m.; *10:45 a.m.; *6:00 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; High School Youth
Group 7:00 p.m.; Thursday: Jr. High Youth Group - 7:00 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Tuesday: MOPS *9:00 a.m.; Wednes-
day: AWANA - 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Thursday: Bible Studies *9:00 a.m. & *7:00
p.m. (women); Thursday Group Bible Study 2:00 p.m. *Nursery care provided.
Faith Evangelical Free Church - 2290 E. Ellendale Ave., Dallas, 503-623-8034; Interim Pastor Derek Olson,
Associate Pastor Ed Sutter, Worship Pastor Ted Kitzmiller, Youth Pastor Aaron Swank, Ministry of Children &
Family Debbie Davies. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday High School Youth Group
6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Jr. High Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Please call or visit our website for information about other
meetings. www.faithfreechurch.org
First Baptist Church - 245 S.W. Church St., Dallas, 503-623-5189; www.gofbc.org; Church Office Hours: Mon-
day, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 am - 11:30 am; Pastor Rick Bratton 503-551-9561; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6-7 p.m; Everyone Welcome!
First Christian Church - Joyfully Worshipping and Serving 1079 S.E. Jefferson Street, Dallas, 503-623-2569.
Pastor Darren Anderson. “Live Wire Worship” with Praise Team - 8:30 a.m., Adult, Youth & Children Sunday
School - 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. (Nursery provided), Men’s Bible Study - Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
Christian Women’s Fellowship - 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm (Sept through June). Please call church office for infor-
mation about other meetings.
Grace Community Church - 598 E. Ellendale Ave. PO Box 69, Dallas, 503-623-4961. Senior Pastor-Dave
Bertolini, Pastor of Worship & Discipleship-Ryan Bucher, Pastor of Student Ministries-Ben Potloff. Sunday Wor-
ship: 1st Service-9:00 a.m. with Kids, Youth, & Adult Sunday School running concurrently. 2nd Worship Service-
10:45 a.m. with Kids Worship running concurrently. Nursery provided for 0 - 2 year olds during both services.
Office open Tuesday-Friday for office hours visit our website at www.graceindallas.org. All are welcome!
Living Hope City Church - 180 SE Mill St., Dallas. Family Worship 10:30 am. Equipping Center & Offices 186
SE Mill St., Dallas. For more information call 503-623-6890.www.livinghopecitychurch.org
Living Word Faith Fellowship - 830 SE Shelton Street, Dallas, 503-623-9062. Pastor Joan Siewert. Sunday
Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m. Children's Sunday service 10:00 a.m., nursery provided.
Men’s fellowship second Saturday of month breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Murphy’s Restaurant, Dallas. Pastor
Michael Van Dyke in charge of men's fellowship. Call for additional information.
Salt Creek Baptist Church - 15075 Salt Creek Road, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Senior pastor David Curtis. Sun-
day School 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all
ages. Wednesday Senior High and Middle School Youth at 6:30 p.m. Please call for information about other
meetings or visit our website at www.saltcreekchurch.org.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 589 SW Birch, P.O. Box 450, Dallas 97338-0450. 503-623-5872. Services on
Saturday: 9:30 A.M. Sabbath School Bible Study for all age groups. 10:50 A.M. Worship Service. Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 - Noon. Pastor: Lary Brown
St. Thomas Episcopal Church – 1486 SW Levens St., Dallas (at the corner of Levens & Cherry) 503-623-
8522. Email: stthomasdallasor@ gmail.com www.stthomasdallasor.org 10 AM worship with Holy Eucharist. Fa-
ther Fred Heard. Sunday School and Nursery Care available during worship. The church has formally adopted a
policy of welcoming and fully affirming individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). The
new policy formalizes and expands on the church’s longstanding tradition of radical hospitality towards all people
United Methodist Church – A church with Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors. 565 SE LaCreole Drive,
Dallas, 503-623-2481. Rev. J. Quinton Kimbrow, Minister. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School for Adults &
Youth, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children during worship service. Child-care available. Handicap access. All
are welcome! Email: dallasumc@qwestoffice.net Website: www.sites.umcdallas.com
Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) - 1795 S.E. Miller Ave., Dallas, 503-623-4116. Lead Pastor: Chris
Barker; Associate Pastor: Ted Gibson; Children’s Director: Crystal Barker; Youth Director: Kirk Bathke. Sunday
Morning Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Please call for more information or visit our
website at www.valleylifecenter.com
FALLS CITY
Falls City Christian Church 233 S. Main Street, Falls City, Oregon 97344, 503-787-3104 Sunday Service: 10
am; www.falls citycc.com
Falls City United Methodist Church - 242 N. Main Street, Falls City, 503-851-3213. Pastor Rebecca Strader.
Morning worship Sunday 9:20 am. All denominations are welcome. www.fallscityumc.org
Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 205 N. Main, Falls City 97344, 503-787-3907. Pastor Lary Brown. Sabbath
School Sat. 9:30 am-10:40 am; Worship Service 11 am. Community Service Center (Food Bank) third Wed. of
each month, noon - 3pm.
INDEPENDENCE
Buena Vista Community Church - 11355 Church St., Buena Vista. Independence. Pastor Larry Lyon. Morning
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Cornerstone Church of God - 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503-838-5119. Sunday Service and Chil-
dren’s Church 9:30 a.m. Nursery available. Wednesday Kids Klubs 6:30 p.m.. Thursday Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church - A warm, friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth St., Independ-
ence (across from Central High School); 503-838-1001. Senior Pastor Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service
11 am Wednesdays: AWANA 7 pm (during the school year). Thursdays: Youth Group 6:15pm. Join us for small
groups and life groups throughout the week. First Baptist Church has ministries for children, youth, adults, fami-
lies and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com
St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E St., Independence. 503-838-5801. Father Henry Guillen Vega Masses
Sat., vigil 5 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish); Weekdays Mon, Tues, Wed, &
Thurs. 9am, Saturday 7 p.m. (Spanish). Evergreen Nursing Home; Holy Days 9 a.m. (Eng) & 7 p.m. (Eng/Span).
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Religious Education: RCIA Mon 7:00-8:30
p.m.; Mid-High & High School Grades Mon 7:00-8:30p.m.; Grades 1-4 Tues. 7:00-8:30 p.m. WOU Campus Min-
istry: Mass Sun. 5:00 p.m. at 315 N. Knox St., Monmouth followed by a social hour.
MONMOUTH
Ash Creek Bible Church - 1483 N 16th, Monmouth, OR 97361. Located at corner of 16th and Hoffman Rd.
Pastor/Teacher is Doug Burch. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Family AWANA. A conservative Baptist church. Our
goal is to glorify God by growing together in Christ’s likeness. www.ashcreekbible.wordpress.com
Christ The King Christian Church - Meets at 959 Church St. W., Monmouth 7:00 pm Saturday Night. Christ
The King Christian Church is a conservative, contemporary, charismatic Biblical Church. At Christ the King we
learn: the truths of the Bible, how to live Biblical truths, how to please God, and how to be a blessing to all peo-
ple. Come and join us as we learn and grow together. Everyone is welcome. Wally Wildman, senior pastor. For
more information call 503-623-2262. www.ctkmonmouth.com
Christ’s Church Methodist & Presbyterian United - Come care and share with us. 412 Clay St. W, Monmouth,
503-838-1724. Pastor Rebecca Strader. Worship Service 11 a.m. Call for information on small groups.
Church of Christ - 127 N. Heffley St., Monmouth, 503-838-2360. Minister - Jon Siegrist. Sunday School 9:45
a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Service 7 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church – 200 Monmouth-Independence Hwy., Monmouth (the church with the lighted cross on
the “S” curve). School Year Schedule thru June11: Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes 9:00 am; Divine
Service of Holy Communion 10:30 am. Summer Schedule begins June 18: Adult Bible Class 8:15 am; Divine
Service of Holy Communion 9:30 am. Pastor Dallas C.R. Dubke. www.FaithLutheranMonmouth.org; 503-838-
3459. Everyone is welcome!
Monmouth Christian Church - (503) 838-1145; www.mymcc.cc. Lead Pastor: Sean Bitzer. Pastors: Ulysses
Vela, Aaron Barnhart & Mary Weinbender. Sunday Service: 10am in Monmouth (959 Church St.), 11am in Inde-
pendence (301 S. Main St.); Children’s programming from birth to 5th grades every Sunday. Questions? email
info@mymcc.cc. Join us this Sunday in person or LIVE online at www.mymcc.cc.
New LIFE Ministries – we’re growing in Polk County! CHILDREN'S CHURCH NOW AVAILABLE! We are a
God-loving, Bible-believing, non-denominational church body. This church is a little different, in that it’s not just a
church service, but is all about being a “service church”. We strive to seek out and serve the needs of the com-
munity. It is our hope that God will use us to make a difference. Come join us! We meet at Henry Hill School 750
S. 5th St. in Independence every Sunday morning at 10:00-11:00 am. Our minister is Marion Seick. Feel free to
call us at (503) 871-5207. Please come visit and worship with us this Sunday!"
Praise Assembly 189 Monmouth Ave S., Monmouth (locations in McMinnville and Willamina as well). Our Eng-
lish worship gathering is 11 am on Sundays, followed by a Spanish service at 2 pm. Kid’s church available for 12
and under. Youth group meets at 9:30 Sunday morning. Other ministries include: Celebrate Recovery (Tues, 7
pm), College Bible study (Wed, 7 pm), and Spanish Bible study (Thurs, 7 pm). Please check our website for the
most up-to-date information, www.praiseonline.net, or call 503-837-0300.
St. Hilda's Episcopal Church 245 Main St. W., Monmouth, 503-838-6087, sthildas church.org Sunday Eu-
charist - 10:00 am followed by Fellowship. Children's Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9:00 am. Wednesday
Worship at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Nursery care provided. Call for periodic small groups and celebrations. All are
welcome!