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
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Classified Line Ads . . . . .Friday Noon
Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday Noon
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