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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 26, 2017 5A Safety the city’s Public Safety Committee were hesitant to move forward with ei- ther of the approaches with the prices tags attached. Instead, they asked Fog- gin to research conducting a public opinion poll to gauge support for new public safety facilities. Continued from Page 3A “When you compare ap- ples to apples on the two options, a combined facili- ty on existing city property is a much less expensive approach,” Humphreys said. During a meeting Mon- day, the five councilors on REUNIONS DHS Class of ’47 That June night 70 years ago when we graduated, we never thought about or imagined a 70-year reunion in 2017 and an eclipse of the sun a couple of weeks later. Two great events for our class, these many years later. Our numbers have dwindled, “Leaves have fallen,” but we have continued to meet every summer for many years. The Dallas High School Class if 1947 will celebrate its 70th reunion with a dinner at 5 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Murphy’s Grill. On Aug. 6, they will meet again at the Dallas City Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Timers Picnic. The informal gathering at the Dallas City Park is a good time to reminisce. Friends and classmates are invited to attend. Of the 59 graduating students pictured in the 1947 annual, The Dragon, the numbers have declined. Those remaining are faithful and enjoying being a part of the Class of ’47. For more information: Lew Holt at 503-391-5377. DHS Class of 1997 SUBMITTED BY SHANE JOHNSON/ for the Itemizer-Observer Emily Nelson and Shane Johnson celebrate their engagement after Shane popped the question in the Monmouth- Independence Rotary Grand Parade on the Fourth of July in Independence. Love reigns in grand style Independence woman says ‘yes’ to proposal during Fourth of July tradition By Lukas Eggen The Itemizer-Observer INDEPENDENCE — For the past decade, the John- son family has staked out a viewing spot near the finish of the Monmouth-Inde- pendence Fourth of July parade. Rain or shine, they’ve been there to take in the small-town spirit and at- mosphere. It’s safe to say the 2017 parade will stand out as their favorite. Shane Johnson was enjoy- ing the parade with his girl- friend, Emily Nelson, riding on one of the floats. It was Nelson’s first time being part of a parade. As the float rounded into view of Shane’s family, he got down on one knee. “I was shaking,” Emily said. “I was very, very nerv- ous because my family was watching and everyone was there. It was really exciting. It was such a perfect way to say ‘welcome to the family.’ I’m glad I got to be a part of it.” Moments later, Shane and Emily were officially en- gaged. “I’m not the kind of guy who gets nervous or anx- ious,” Shane said. “I tried to look at it as another day. A lot bigger day, but just an- other day.” — Emily and Shane first met two years ago. The attrac- tion to each other was al- most immediate. There was just one thing holding them back. “We texted for six months before we met (in person),” Emily said. “I got sick two months into tex- ting. I was sick for like, three months, and I was in the hospital for 15 days. There was no way I was meeting someone that I liked who had no idea what I looked like when I was sick. We had to wait until I healed.” The wait was excruciat- ing — but the couple kept a belief that the feelings they started developing for each other were real — and that things would work out just the way they were supposed to. “It’s nice to really know someone before you meet them,” Shane said. “You al- ways hear people say looks aren’t everything, but you don’t really get that until you know somebody be- fore.” When the two finally laid eyes on each other, it was all icing on the cake and before long, they were falling in love with each other. By the time 2017 hit, Shane was thinking about their next step together. “I bought the ring in April,” Shane said. “I had been kind of planning it since then.” At the time, he was con- sidering proposing during the parade or during a trip to Las Vegas in September to celebration Emily’s 21st birthday before deciding on the Fourth. “I wanted to do it right in front of my family,” Johnson said. “I wanted to do it at that moment with everyone holding signs helping us out.” The couple hasn’t picked out a wedding date yet, but said the reception will be a more casual affair. For now, they’re still basking in the glow of know- ing they will be each other’s “for better or for worse.” “It is different,” Emily said. “You don’t think it would be different because nothing has changed. I’ve always trusted him, but now that it’s permanent I don’t ever have to second guess what we’re doing. This is what I want, this is what he wants and it’ll come togeth- er eventually.” “It always does,” Shane said. Dallas High School Class of 1997 will celebrate its 20th re- union at Rogue Farms from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 5. On Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., classmates will meet at Dallas City Park for a family picnic. For more information and tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-or-class-of-97-reunion-tickets- 35530112523, or on the DHS class of 1997 reunion group on Facebook. DHS Class of 1962 Dallas High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 55th re- union on Aug. 11-13. For more information: Case Chaney, 503-881-5810. Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen Winters Sewing 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Joseph Emmy 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs Monmouth 2017 Music in the Park Main St. Park Amphitheater Every Wednesday through August 30 ~ 6:30pm MUSIC, FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN GOLF Look for the Music in the Park Series on Facebook for more information about this year’s artists. TOURNAMENT Performing Tonight July 26 Jenny Don’t & The Spurs (Country) SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017 8:00 AM (Shotgun Start) Oak Knoll Golf Course FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bring your chairs and blankets and we’ll see you in the park! Four-person Scramble Fundraiser for The Gate $100 per player • $100 KPs, $10 Long Drives • Includes 1 mulligan per player • Lunch included, raffle prices (Pellet Grill) • 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes awarded • Carts available for additional charge; contact Oak Knoll for details For More Information Contact: Mark Fancey 503-751-0147 and presents For more information call Joe Johnson at 503-910-1075 sic Live Mu le Old Sty es am Board G abilia or & Mem 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. Performing July 28 Show begins at 7:30 5 Guys Named Moe tti Spaghe Lunch Reconnect with friends of yesteryear! Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs DALLAS CITY PARK August 6 • 10AM to 3PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Find us on Facebook: Dallas Old Timers Reunion Picnic ________________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors: MAJOR • Capitol Auto Group • James W. 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