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Voges declined further
comment on the proposal.
Jim and Judith Voges are the
conditional-use permit ap-
plicants.
Before the planning de-
partment approved the per-
mit, neighbors and other
groups expressed opposition
and concerns, mostly about
traffic, noise and safety.
The Polk County Farm
Bureau voted to oppose any
event centers on farm land.
Neighboring farmer Paul
Villwock asked whether a
traffic study would be done,
citing the possibility that his
field access might be
blocked by traffic.
Kerns Homes opposed
the proposal because of “the
inadequacy of Polk Station
Road to support existing and
pending residential develop-
ment and event center traf-
fic.” Twenty-nine neighbors
in the Polk Station subdivi-
sion signed a petition op-
posing the center.
Planner Mark Bernard
said the department tried to
answer concerns of those
who commented on the re-
quirements for establishing
the permit. Conditions of
approval include:
• Activities “shall be sub-
stantially conducted within
the accessory structures” de-
scribed in the application.
• No more than five full-
or part-time workers shall be
employed.
• Prior to opening the
event center, the owner
should make all necessary
improvements to comply
with state and local codes,
and apply for the required
permits to do that work.
• Events are permitted from
9 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days
per week, with cleanup activi-
ties allowed until 11 p.m.
• No more than 100 guests
shall be allowed at any one
event.
• Applicants must improve
property’s water connection
to commercial standards.
• A single lane driveway
shall be expanded to two
lanes from Polk Station
Road to the event center
parking lot. Applicant shall
obtain an encroachment
permit from the city of Dal-
las for that expansion.
• Applicants shall hire a
professional acoustical engi-
neer to study and establish
“ambient statistical noise
levels in the vicinity of the
subject property.” Event
center structures should be
soundproof so noise levels
do not exceed 60 decibels
measured at the property
line, or exceed ambient
noise levels by more than 10
decibels in any one hour.
• Applicants shall provide
a parking lot with a mini-
mum of 55 parking spaces,
four ADA parking spaces
and two loading areas. A
parking lot plan must be
submitted to the Polk Coun-
ty Building Division.
The appeal hearing was
on June 6, held before Polk
County Hearings Officer
Leslie Howell.
Richard and Vickie Boer,
who live on Polk Station
Road, filed the appeal on
May 11, along with 26 others
who signed it.
“We believe the Polk
County Planner Director
failed to address the busi-
ness’ interference with the
existing uses on nearby
land,” the appeal read. “We
believe the impact of traffic
on Polk Station Road was
not adequately addressed.”
The appeal said that traf-
fic from Holiday Avenue,
Fern Avenue, Evergreen Av-
enue and Dogwood Court
already feed onto Polk Sta-
tion, and more development
is to come.
“The noise impact is also
a concern, and while we re-
alize conditions are in the
conditional approval regard-
ing noise, we believe that
seven-days-a-week events
from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. will
impact neighbors,” the ap-
peal continued. “Also, while
events are to take place pri-
marily inside, we do not be-
lieve that this will realistical-
ly reduce our noise con-
cerns.”
The record on the appeal
closed on June 26.
Monmouth Senior Center
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“One of the fun things is the patterns on
the ground,” Jon said.
When the sun shines through the trees, it
isn’t just light going through, Jon said.
“Those are actually pinhole cameras
showing you images of the sun,” he said.
“During the partial phase, all those little
dapples are going to turn into crescents.”
“It’s really neat,” Susan added. “You could
use a Ritz cracker. You could use a sieve.”
Jon has been asked to present about the
eclipse and how to best view it at various
places in the valley, including a presenta-
tion at the Monmouth Senior Center at 6
p.m. on Tuesday.
“As we’ve gone to these, and people have
asked questions, some of the questions are
kind of scary,” Susan said. “Like, ‘I’m just
going to watch it with my tanning glasses.’
No. You can’t do that.”
Eye safety is a big deal. During the
roughly two hours of the partial eclipse —
as the moon moves in front of the sun —
certified solar glasses, solar filters, or
welders lenses rated 14-plus must be used
to protect eyes and equipment. Only for
the less than two minutes while the moon
eclipses the sun completely is it safe to
view with the naked eye.
“There’s nothing weird about it,” Jon
said. “It’s just the sun like always. We never
stare at the sun. We don’t stare at the sun
this time. During totality, there’s no sun to
stare at. It’s safe.”
However, Jon and Susan have banned
the use of binoculars at their viewing party.
“As long as you’re not using binoculars, at
the end of totality, as the sun begins to come
back, it’s not going to kill you. You’re going
Learn more
What: Jon Brewster presents details on
the Great American Eclipse.
Where: Monmouth Senior Center, 180
Warren St. S.
When: 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Admission: Free.
Of note: Brewster will share history,
what to expect, and how to stay safe. The
city of Monmouth has some certified solar
eclipse-viewing glasses at city hall.
For more information: The Itemizer-
Observer will be printing regular stories on
the Great American Eclipse now through
Aug. 23.
to turn away,” Jon said. “We glimpse the sun
all the time when we’re outside or driving.
It’s not that bad. Unless you’re using binoc-
ulars, telescopes or cameras.”
The magnification that comes with those
tools can mean permanent damage to eyes
in seconds, Jon said.
“We want people having a good experi-
ence and knowing how to protect them-
selves and their children, but also not terri-
fied that the sun’s going to kill them,”
Susan said.
Wherever you choose to view the Great
American Eclipse, Susan said it will be
amazing.
“You get a feeling for the vastness and
where we live, because this is the shadow of
the moon on the earth, and it makes it real
for me,” she said. “Like seeing Saturn. It’s
like, wow.”
The Itemizer-Observer will print stories
each week on the Great American Eclipse
through Aug. 23.
P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY
DALLAS
Bahá’í Faith - "Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship. Whatsoever
hath led the children of men to shun one another, and hath caused dissensions and divisions amongst them,
hath, through the revelation of these words, been nullified and abolished." - Bahá’u’lláh. All are warmly invited to
an interfaith devotional gathering followed by casual discussion and a light dinner on July 30 at 2:00. This
month's theme will be "Family" 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
www.bahaisofsalem.org
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
Afternoon Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. We follow the New Testament Plan of
Salvation 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
Sunday: 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.
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.
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.
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
Cornerstone Church of God - 4395 Independence Hwy, Independence, 503-838-5119. Sunday Service and
Children’s Church 9:30 a.m. Nursery available. Wednesday Kids Klubs 6:30 p.m.. Thursday Adult Bible Study
6:30 p.m.
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-
generational church with a heart for our community. Our mission is to Love God and Love People to Extend His
Kingdom. For more info call us at 503-623-8277 or you can visit us online at dallasfour.com.
First Baptist Church - A warm, friendly church that cares about you! Located at 1505 Monmouth St.,
Independence (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, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.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
breakfasts Tuesdays at 7 am, women's groups, needle crafts group and Indoor Play Park (for children with
accompanying 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.;
Wednesday: 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; Lead 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:
Monday, 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
information 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
Worship: 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.
Sunday 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. Father 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 regardless
of race or ethnicity, marital status, disability or socio-economic status. St. Thomas Welcomes you—please join us.
St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E. St., Independence, 503-838-1242. Father Francisco Bringuela. Saturday
Masses: 5 pm English Vigil & 7pm Spanish. Sunday Masses: 9 am English & 11:30 am Spanish. Daily Masses:
Monday 9:30 am Communion Service. 9 am Tuesday and Thursday Spanish, Wednesday and Friday English.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm or by appointment. Faith Formation: Monday 6:45 pm -
8:15 pm Middle & High School. Tue: 6:45 pm-8:15 pm. Grades 1-4. Youth Group Thur. 6:30 pm. WOU Campus
Ministry: Mass Sunday 5 pm at 315 Knox St., Monmouth. Tuesday 7 pm Fellowship.
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
people. 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). Summer Schedule - through Sept. 3: 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. 959 Church St W, Monmouth. Lead Pastor:
Sean Bitzer. Pastors: Ulysses Vela, Aaron Barnhart & Mary Weinbender. Two Sunday Services; 9:20 am and
11:00 am. Children 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
community. 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
English 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
Eucharist - 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!