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.
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“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.
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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
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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
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This Week’s FREE MOVIE:
Friday - Thursday • July 28 - Aug. 3
THE BIG SICK (Digital) (R)
(1:00)
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(3:45)
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DUNKIRK (Digital) (PG13)
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SPIDER-MAN:
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WAR FOR THE PLANET
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VALERIAN & THE CITY OF A
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(1:00 4:00)
6:50
8:00
7:20
7:10
7:15
10:15
9:55
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Showing July 27 • 9:45
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AUG 4 Concert: Shoot to Thrill - 7:30 PM
AUG 3 Movie: Ghostbusters: Answer the Call - 9:45 PM
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