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Polk County News 2A Polk county Itemizer-Observer • august 30, 2017 NEWS IN BRIEF Salem Health grants money for dental SaLeM — Salem Health presented a $25,000 grant to Mid- Willamette Valley community action agency, which will provide restorative dental care to uninsured children in Polk county. Grant funds will be used to pay for the Vouchers for kids project through collaboration with capitol Dental care’s dental outreach team. For more information, salemhealth.org. Monmouth event seeks businesses MOnMOUTH — The time is nearly here — Monmouth Down- town Halloween Spooktacular organizers are seeking businesses interested in participating in the annual trick-or-treat festivities. There is no cost to attend, but rSVP is appreciated by Oct. 17. The event will be held on Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. This year, an opportunity will be available for Monmouth busi- nesses and organizations without a storefront downtown. To rSVP, for more information, or to volunteer: Monmouth Li- brary Director krist Obrist, 503-751-0193. Siletz donates to Luckiamute council Mark Fancey/for the Itemizer-Observer Hundreds of people head to the Monmouth Main Street Park each year to buy and sell goods. Community yard sale Saturday Event open to all to clutter-sellers and treasure-seekers By Stephanie Blair The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — For all the treasure hunters and treasure hoarders in Mon- mouth, a grand opportuni- ty is coming to Main Street Park on Saturday: the annu- al Monmouth Community Yard Sale. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the park will be host to more than 30 sellers and many more buyers perus- ing clothes, books, music and other wares — and, for the first time, shoppers will be able to purchase food to eat while they browse. “We have a couple of food vendors (coming to One man’s trash What: Monmouth community yard Sale. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Where: Monmouth Main Street Park. Of note: Those interested in selling can register for free at www.micc-or.org. t h e s a l e ) ,” s a i d Ma rk Fancey, Monmouth’s com- munity development direc- tor. “I know we’ll have tamales available.” The sale is a community event intended to bring people together, event or- ganizer Terri Gregory said. “My favorite part is see- ing so many people get to know each other and have such fun by simply turning over things they no longer need to those who can use them,” Gregory said. “We always hope that WOU students can make it down and find some things they need at an affordable price,” Fancey said. “Also, I am liquidating a large col- lection of rock and blues CDs, and will have about 600-700 CDs for sale.” The sale is sponsored by the Monmouth Business Association and has been spearheaded by Gregory for years. This is her last year work- ing on the sale — as she is relocating — and she won’t be able to attend, but she is excited nonetheless. “Seeing people unload stuff and create space physically and mentally is a passion of mine. Re-use is so important in our pres- ent-day world of dispos- ability,” Gregory said. “It’s a fun event that brings the community together. The whole thing just brings me such joy, and I hope it will continue for a long, long time.” SILeTZ — The Luckiamute Watershed council was among 34 grant recipients from the Siletz Tribal charitable contribution Fund. The tribe donated $2,800 to help the council install 5,000 native plants for riparian restoration along the upper Luckiamute river and its tributaries in kings Valley. On aug. 4, the Siletz Tribe distributed $397,514 during its quar- terly donations to nonprofit groups including the Polk county Fair, adair Living History, West Valley Housing authority and the Falls city Fire Department. For more information about the watershed: Luckiamute LWc.org. Mid-Valley CourtCare to begin Tuesday POLk cOUnTy — Mid-Valley courtcare received funding from the Oregon Legislature to establish a pilot courtcare program in Marion and Polk counties. courtcare provides child care to individuals and families partic- ipating in court proceedings at or near the local courthouse. Polk county courtcare will be operated by the Family Building Blocks at the academy Building in Dallas. It is available to anyone who needs to conduct business with the court system, including jurors, or local service agencies. The service will be available start- ing Sept. 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. children aged 6 weeks to 12 years are welcome at Polk county courtcare. For more information: midvalleycourtcare.org. Forum to discuss stormwater solutions MOnMOUTH — an ash creek stormwater solutions forum will be held Sept. 12. The forum will be for citizens concerned with the health of ash creek. Members of the Luckiamute Watershed council and a grad- uate student intern from Oregon State University hope to learn how local homeowners wish to shape the future of ash creek. In- formation from this forum will guide a study of stormwater solu- tions in the ash creek watershed. The forum will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Mon- mouth Public Library. a complimentary dinner will be served by Ovenbird Bakery. Space is limited. rSVP by Tuesday online at luck- iamutelwc.org, or call 503-837-0237. Grant provides for fair ‘safety zone’ rIckreaLL — The Siletz charitable contribution Fund of the confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon provided $4,015 to support the “kids Safety Zone” at the 2017 Polk county Fair. The money paid for identification kits for children, bicycle hel- mets, car seats and life jackets that were given out for free during the fair’s run, aug. 10-12. September 2017 Monmouth Area Community Events Calendar PCL Partnerships in Community Living 503-838-2403 480 E. Main St. Monmouth DownTown Trends 142 Highway 99 West 503-838-1445 Monmouth 355 N Pacific Ave., Ste A Monmouth 503-838-4268 Sept 2 — The Monmouth Business Association is sponsoring the 8th annual Community Yard Sale in Main Street Park on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. Last year’s sale was a huge success with more than 30 sellers in the park. This year’s event includes food and music. If you would like to sign up to be a seller there is no charge. Sellers can register on-line at http://www.micc-or.org/ Sellers can register online at the Chamber website. For other information contact Mark Fancey. (503) 751-0147 www.windermere.com 503-838-1141 297 N Pacific Monmouth Sept 4 — Happy Labor Day! From the Monmouth Business Association. Sept 5 — FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Be careful when driving. Sept 5 — Monmouth City Council Meetings - First Tuesday. 7 pm – 9 pm. Citizens are invited to attend City Council meetings and learn about local government issues. The City of Monmouth has two meetings each month, one on the first Tuesday and one on the third Tuesday. Monmouth Volunteer Hall, 144 S Warren Street. Sept 29 — Smith Fine Arts Series presents – The Lady Bugs. Featuring popular music from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, The Ladybugs delight their audiences with their sweet vocal harmonies and their uplifting sound. Whether it comes from the tradition of the blues, swing, or Latin popular music, their singing and playing effortlessly keeps their listeners smiling and longing to get on their feet and dance. Edgar H. Smith Fine Arts Series, Rice Auditorium, WOU. Corner of Knox and Powell St. Monmouth. $25 in advance - $30 at door - $11 students. Contact Sandy Newland - 503-838-8333. Email - newlands@wou.edu Website - ttp://smithfinearts.org Sept 30 — Polk County Historical Society presents - Stephanie Wood: Polk County Ethnobotany. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Have you ever wondered what the first people of the Polk County area ate? Come to the Polk County Museum to see how traditional Native American foods and medicine plants of Polk County were harvested and prepared for the “Kalapuyan Pantries”. Grand Ronde Tribal member Stephanie Wood is a 7th-generation tradi- tional basket weaver, ethnobotanist and cultural keeper with a Masters degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oregon. She is also the owner of Kalapuya Basketry from Dayton, Oregon. Polk County Museum 560 S. Pacific Highway West, Rickreall OR 97371. 800-732-0173 464 S Pacific Hwy Monmouth 503-623-2373 Back to School! Sept. 13, 3:30 pm – 5 pm. TOUR OF ROGUE FARMS Join us in September for a fun and engaging tour of Rogue Farms and learn about the process of grow- ing and harvesting hops! After the tour, head to the Chatoe and enjoy a pint of Rogue! *Note: The September forum will start at 3:30 PM rather than noon. Rogue Farms, 3590 Wigrich Road. Independence Winters Sewing Saving Carpets Daily 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Emmy Carpet Hero 503-838-0869 Monmouth LOOKING FOR RENTALS? 297½ N. Pacific Hwy 503-838-1278 Western View Properties Property Management, LLC Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs Early Deadlines! Our office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4th for Labor Day. Deadlines: 503-838-2951 165 E. Main St. Monmouth Polk Properties . . . .Wednesday 5 pm Community Events . . .Thursday Noon Legals . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday Noon Display Ads . . . . . . . . .Thursday 2 pm Letters to Editor . . . . . . .Friday 10 am Thirsty Thursday — September 21 Thirsty Thursdays are held the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at member locations. Registration is requested to help the host site properly prepare. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small giveaway (less than $10) to promote your business or organization. This month Sept. — MaMere's Guest House. 212 Knox St. N. Monmouth, OR All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen oregonstatecu. Mon/Indep Chamber of Commerce September Forum Serving Polk County Since 1875 Furniture Upholstery Classified Display . . . . . .Friday 11 am 503-838-1773 410 E. Main St. Monmouth To advertise in this calendar call Heidi at the Itemizer-Observer 503-623-2373 ext 115 Classified Line Ads . . . . .Friday Noon Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday Noon Itemizer-Observer 147 SE Court Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 503-623-2373 • FAX 503-623-2395 Visit our website, www.polkio.com for local news, sports and community events.