Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-observer • September 20, 2017 5A
Total eclipse inspires engagement Dallas school board
By Jolene Guzman
The Itemizer-observer
MONMOUTH — Jacob
Timshel had a romantic vi-
sion in mind for how he
would propose to his girl-
friend, Crystal Pace, when
the time was right.
It’s safe to say Crystal one-
upped him during a visit to
Mo n m o u t h d u r i n g t h e
weekend of the Great Amer-
ican Eclipse on Aug. 21.
Timshel and Pace, who
live in Portland, were visiting
his grandmother’s business,
Labyrinth Gardens, in Mon-
mouth, to help organize the
garden’s Black Moon Party
during the eclipse.
“We were down there for a
total of four days,” Timshel
said.
He told Pace he wanted to
watch the eclipse from the
center of the labyrinth, so
they ventured into the maze
to find their spot to view the
once-in-a-lifetime event.
Totality was just seconds
away when Pace asked
Timshel a question.
“She said ‘Jacob, can you
do me a favor?’”
“Yes, but can it wait until
after the eclipse?” he re-
sponded.
Her next words — just at
the beginning of totality —
were: “Can you marry me?”
“It completely caught me
JoannE TImSHEl/for the Itemizer-observer
Crystal Pace and Jacob Timshel got engaged during the
Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21.
off guard,” Timshel said. “I
said yes.”
Pace had not intended to
go into the labyrinth with a
boyfriend and emerge with a
fiancé, but the moment —
the eclipse — inspired her,
Timshel said.
He said that they had
talked briefly about mar-
riage, and having been to-
gether for four years, Pace
was already a part of his
family.
“I thought we would wait
at least another year,”
Timshel said. “I was thinking
about saving for an engage-
ment ring.”
His plan for a proposal
was to go back to the begin-
ning of their relationship.
“Our first date was at a
park, so I thought we should
return to the place of the
first date,” he said.
He doesn’t feel cheated of
that opportunity, though.
“It seemed like the perfect
time,” he said, “life-defining
in more than one way.”
The couple are planning
to be married in September
2018.
And yes, he does remem-
ber plenty about the eclipse.
He remembers the bell his
grandmother rang at totality
and the opportunity to look
at the eclipse without glass-
es for a few minutes.
“Being in the path of to-
tality, we could look right at
it,” he said. “That won’t hap-
pen in again in Oregon in
my lifetime.”
He said his family was
“ever-joyed” to hear of the
couple’s engagement. His
grandmother Joanne
Timshel confirmed that.
“We were all delighted,
because we like her a lot,”
Joanne said.
approves contracts
By Jolene Guzman
The Itemizer-observer
DallaS — The Dallas
S c h o o l B o a rd a p p rove d
three-year contracts with its
teachers and classified em-
ployee unions on Sept. 11.
The contracts with Dallas
Education association (certi-
fied teachers) and the Dallas
chapter of oregon School
Employees association (clas-
sified) are effective from July
1 through June 30, 2020.
Both employee groups
have salary increases in each
of the three years of con-
tracts. For teachers, the in-
creases are 2.5 percent in
2017-18, 3 percent in 2018-
19, and 3.5 percent in 2019-
2020. Classified staff negotiat-
ed with the district increases
of 3 percent (2017-18), 3.25
percent (2018-19) and 3.5
percent (2019-2020).
In other business: Debbie
maclean, the district’s busi-
ness manager, said the 2016-
17 school year will have less
carry-over funding than origi-
nally thought. She said the
initial “ending fund balance”
projection was at $1.9 million.
maclean said the final num-
ber will be about $300,000
lower, at about $1.6 million.
She said the reduction is a
combination of about
$200,000 less revenue and
$100,000 in higher-than-pro-
jected expenses, mostly in
salary. about $60,000 in lower
revenue affects the special
education program, new op-
tions, for sixth through 12th
grade.
maclean said there may be
more minor changes.
“We still have a few recon-
ciliations to do, but we are
very close to being final,” she
said. “looking at the current
year, we are on track.”
The board denied a com-
plaint filed against an em-
ployee at a special meeting
on Sept. 5.
The board also directed Su-
perintendent michelle John-
stone to arrange for Break-
through Coach training for
herself, her administrative
secretary, all building princi-
pals and their administrative
secretaries, and members of
the board.
The Breakthrough Coach
program is geared toward
school administrators and de-
signed to help them become
more efficient and effective
leaders, according to the pro-
gram’s website.
The complaint was dis-
cussed in closed session
under oregon Revised
Statute 192.660 (2)(b), which
states: “To consider the dis-
missal or disciplining of, or to
hear complaints or charges
brought against, a public offi-
cer, employee, staff member
or individual agent who does
not request an open hearing.”
P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY
DALLAS
Bahá’í Faith - "Building a Better World." "Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one
with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship." - Bahá’u’lláh. All are warmly
invited to a presentation and discussion on the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh and the Báb on September 23 at 2:00 at
the Monmouth Public Library (168 Ecols Street South). 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.
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
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.
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.
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. Summer Worship Service 10 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.
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.
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
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). School Year Schedule: Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes 9:00 am; Divine Service of Holy
Communion 10:30 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!