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Newspaper Page TextPolk County Voices Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 27, 2017 4a How to Contact Officials EDITORIALS Online news will no longer be free For more than a decade, we have published our news free online. Beginning Monday, we will offer online sub- scriptions. That means to access all of our news stories, features and editorials online, you will need to subscribe to the website. Those who receive our print edition each week will be given complimentary access to our website. To subscribe, give us a call so we can set you up. It will cost $4 for a month, or $20 for the year. Our print subscrip- tion is $35 a year for in-county readers — just 67 cents a week. We have taken a long time to begin asking our readers to pay for online content, but that does not mean it’s cost us any less to produce. Our reporters are paid to go to meet- ings, take photos at events, interview people and share their stories. Our sales representatives are paid to find out how they can help other businesses with marketing. We have a production department which designs ads, covers, graphics and special sections. Nothing about news is free. We can no longer afford to give it away online. We hope that you will enjoy free access and bear with us if you are already a subscriber. If not, we hope you will con- sider subscribing to our weekly print edition. If you are al- ready one of our valued readers who has chosen to go pa- perless, we look forward to your online subscription. Now that we’re charging for online content, expect to see more of it — more breaking news, more stories posted as they develop, more photos from events. Also, we will put our weekly police report back online — something we’ve kept as a print exclusive since January. Obituaries will be available online without a subscrip- tion. Also, breaking news that may affect the health and safety of our readers will be available for free. Some other items that don’t require the work of a reporter may also be posted in front of the paywall, such as some news in briefs. We will have a story online soon with more information about accessing the website. PUBLIC AGENDA Public agenda is a listing of upcoming meetings for gov- ernmental and nongovernmental agencies in Polk County. To submit a meeting, send it at least two weeks before the actual meeting date to the Itemizer-Observer via email (ionews@polkio.com). — wEDnESDay, SEPT. 27 • Polk County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, ﬁrst ﬂoor conference room, 850 Main St., Dallas. 503-623-8173. MOnDay, OCT. 2 • Central School District Board of Directors — 6:30 p.m., Henry Hill Education Support Center, 750 S. Fifth St., Independ- ence. • independence Planning Commission — 7 p.m., Independ- ence Civic Center, 555 S. Main St., Independence. 503-838-1212. • Dallas City Council — 7 p.m., Dallas City Hall, 187 SE Court St., Dallas. 503-831-3502. TuESDay, OCT. 3 • Monmouth City Council — 7 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 War- ren St. S., Monmouth. 503-838-0725. • Polk County Board of Commission work session — 9 a.m., Polk County Courthouse, BOC oﬃce, 850 Main St., Dallas. 503- 623-8173. wEDnESDay, OCT. 4 • Monmouth Historic Commission — 6 p.m., Volunteer Hall, 144 Warren St. S., Monmouth. 503-838-0725. • Monmouth Planning Commission — 7 p.m., Vol- unteer Hall, 144 Warren St. S., Monmouth. 503-838-0725. • Polk County Board of Commissioners — 9 a.m., Polk Coun- ty Courthouse, ﬁrst ﬂoor conference room, 850 Main St., Dallas. 503-623-8173. Visit our website, www.polkio.com ...for local news, sports and community events. GOVERNOR Gov. Kate Brown (Dem.) 160 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4582 Email: via website, http://governor.oregon.gov/ — STATE LEGISLATORS Sen. arnie Roblan (District 5, Democrat) S-417 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1705 sen.arnieroblan@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/roblan LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Take responsibility for self, family Bank not to blame for being robbed Kayla Robertson Dallas On the Sept. 13 I-O edito- rial page, Anya Thaker seems to feel that bank rob- bery is OK if the robber needs money. Perhaps what he needed was a job. The entire county has businesses posting help wanted signs. This man de- cided to break the law in- stead. The writer also called for more help for persons in need. It seems people do not want to take responsi- bility for their own lives anymore. Assistance for the needy is abundant, yet we are constantly bombarded by the media to donate to all manner of causes. People, if you can’t take care of yourselves, I beg you to stop having children until you can. Or if you do have the wherewithal to pay your way, do it instead of spend- ing on wants instead of needs and then asking the public to support your chil- dren. Perhaps instead of spend- ing on the newest tech de- vice or cigarettes or alcohol or junk food or tattoos or fancy fingernails etc. you can support yourself and your family. Just sayin’. What happened to per- sonal responsibility? In response to “Robbery could provide lessons.” The only thing “sad” about the bank robbery Sept. 13, perpetrated by Caleb McKean, was how frightened the employees of Bank of America must have felt. Telling BOA that because this felon robbed their Dal- las location they need to “take this opportunity to … help those in dire need of money” is uncalled for. Within a two-block radius of this crime, there are four community help centers that would have been more than willing to help Mr. McKean with any need from food, clothing, housing, mental health and employ- ment. Mr. McKean had many other options to obtain any- thing he needed, including money, the legal way. To tell the victims of a crime that they need to “take this op- portunity” is an insult. It should also be men- tioned BOA gives around $200 million a year to chari- ties. Please place responsibili- ty to where responsibility is due. In this instance, it should be on Mr. McKean. Turf field is a need for the community Lynne I Bowen Dallas Sen. Brian Boquist (District 12, Republican) S-305 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1712 sen.brianboquist@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/boquist Rep. David Gomberg (District 10, Democrat) H-471 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1410 rep.davidgomberg@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/gomberg Rep. Paul Evans (District 20, Democrat) H-281 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1420 rep.paulevans@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/evans Rep. Mike nearman (District 23, Republican) H-378 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1423 rep.mikenearman@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/nearman — U.S. CONGRESS Sen. Ron wyden (Dem.) 221 Dirksen SOB Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5244 Fax: 202-228-2717 Salem oﬃce: 707 13th St. SE, Suite 285, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-589-4555 Email: via website, www.wyden.senate.gov Barbara Chaney, Claudia Drill, and Rod Buchanan Dallas SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER New courses for Dallas students Welcome back to school. As we get the year rolling, it’s time for an update on our Career and Technical Education (CTE) progress. As you know Measure 98 (al- though not fully funded) is used to support our efforts to increase learning oppor- tunities for our students. This fall, Dallas High School launched three new CTE programs: Culinary Arts, Business, and Health Sciences. The engineering program, and information and com- munication technology pro- grams were also expanded by adding new courses. These new and expanded of- ferings add to our already well-developed agricultural sciences program. We are able to increase opportuni- ties through our partnership with Chemeketa Communi- ty College. We currently have more than 550 Dallas students en- rolled in one of the six pro- gram areas. We are working to provide students with local internships. The programs in partner- ship with Chemeketa are unique in that Chemeketa instructors are teaching the courses for Dallas students at Dallas High School. Students are not only re- ceiving high school credit, but also college credit. Stu- dents are able to take advan- tage of introductory college- level coursework while in high school in a career area that interests them. Students gain necessary knowledge and skills to ei- ther join the workforce or continue their education earning between eight to 11 credits during the year, de- pending on the program. The cost to students is the Col- lege Credit Now fee of $25. We look forward to a great year, and there’s much more to come. Michelle Johnstone Dallas School District Superintendent WANT TO WRITE A LETTER? Letters to the editor are lim- ited to 300 words. Longer letters will be edited. The deadline for letters to the editor is 10 a.m. Monday. Let- Follow us on In October of 1965, our fa- thers, Howard Brandvold and Buck Buchanan, along with other Dallas communi- ty-minded volunteers saw a need for a covered stadium. This vision became a com- munity effort and in Sep- tember if 1966, Dragon fans sat with pride in their new stadium. We see a new need. We need community involve- ment to repeat history and s u p p o r t t h e “F i e l d o f Dreams” Dallas High School turf/track project. The multipurpose turf would allow for year-round access to the community for sports, events such as Relay for Life, graduation and jog- a-thons. How can you help? There are several ways you can help, please take the time to find out more about this project at www.DHSBoost- erClub.org or call 971-208- 5855. All donations, large or small, will help our “Field of Dreams” come true. Thank you. Sen. Jackie winters (District 10, Republican) S-301 State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1710 sen.jackiewinters@state.or.us www.oregonlegislature.gov/winters ters submitted may not be re- tractable after this deadline. — Reach us at: Mail: Editor, Polk County Itemizer-Observer, P.O. Box 108, Dallas, OR 97338. Fax: 503-623-2395. Email: ionews@polkio.com. Oﬃce: 147 SE Court St., Dallas. Sen. Jeﬀ Merkley (Dem.) 313 Hart SOB Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3753 Fax: 202-228-3997 Salem oﬃce: 161 High St. SE, Suite 250, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-362-8102 Email: via website, www.merkley.senate.gov Rep. Kurt Schrader (Dem.) 108 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-5711 Fax: 202-225-5699 Salem oﬃce: 544 Ferry St. SE, Suite 2, Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-588-9100 Fax: 503-588-5517 Email: via website, www.schrader.house.gov — POLK COUNTY Board of Commissioners 850 Main St. Dallas, OR 97338 Phone: 503-623-8173 www.co.polk.or.us — CITIES Dallas 187 SE Court St. Dallas, OR 97338 503-623-2338 www.ci.dallas.or.us Falls City 299 Mill St. Falls City, OR 97344 503-787-3631 www.fallscityoregon.gov independence 555 S. Main St. Independence, OR 97351 503-838-1212 www.ci.independence.or.us Monmouth 151 W. Main St. Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-0722 www.ci.monmouth.or.us HOW TO REACH US Vol. 142, No. 39 (USPS) - 437-380) The official newspaper of Polk County • Serving Polk County families since 1875 Winner of 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 General Excellence Awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Periodicals postage paid at Dallas, OR, Independence, OR and Monmouth, OR. Published weekly at 147 SE Court Street Dallas, Oregon 97338 Phone: 503-623-2373 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Polk County — One Year $35 Other Oregon Counties — One Year $40 Outside of Oregon — One Year $45 POSTMaSTER: Send address changes to: Polk County itemizer-Observer, P.O. Box 108, Dallas, Oregon 97338 nEwSROOM Emily Mentzer ..............Editor/Monmouth/Independence Reporter ....ementzer@polkio.com Lukas Eggen..................Sports Editor......................................................................leggen@polkio.com Jolene Guzman............Dallas/Falls City/Polk County Reporter ................jguzman@polkio.com DiSPLay aDVERTiSinG Heidi Leppin .................Display Advertising Manager (ext.115).................hleppin@polkio.com Rachel Best ....................Display Advertising.............................................................rbest@polkio.com Aaron Stark....................Display Advertising (ext. 110) ......................................astark@polkio.com Karen Sanks...................Client Services (ext. 118)...............................................ksanks@polkio.com CLaSSiFiED LinE aDVERTiSinG Dawn Ohren .....................................................................................................................ioads@polkio.com PRODuCTiOn Kathy Huggins ..............................................................................................................iosales@polkio.com Karyn Pressel .................................................................................................................iosales@polkio.com The Polk County Itemizer-Observer assumes no ﬁnancial responsibility for errors in advertise- web: www.polkio.com ments. It will, however, reprint without charge for the portion of an advertisement which is in error if the Itemizer-Observer is at fault. Phone: 503-623-2373 Fax: 503-623-2395