Polk County News
Polk county Itemizer-Observer • October 18, 2017 5A
Video: Students look at stereotypes
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The production has no spo-
ken lines. You watch what hap-
pens to Alone. The other char-
acters’ struggles, like “anger,”
“stress,” and “body image,” are
written on pieces of tape on
their backpacks.
“I feel like it gives off more
of a message to people.
There’s, like, no script in-
volved, because then every-
body has their own viewpoint
on that, rather than us just
saying it,” said Jasmine Gon-
zalez, who helped planning
and production on the video.
The class hopes teens will
take away the message that
anyone can experience de-
pression and hopeless-
ness — even people with a
lot of friends or academic
and athletic successes.
“Honestly, everybody can
be in a situation, even if it
doesn’t look like it,” Gonza-
lez said. “As much as it
looked like the Popular Girl
was laughing and having a
good time, it’s not always
like that behind closed
doors.”
Powe r Pe e r s t e a c h e r
Roseanna Larson said Cen-
tral High School staff started
the class three years ago to
allow students to have a
more direct effect on chang-
ing the school’s environ-
ment for the better.
“It’s a leadership class
based on building positive
culture at the high school,”
she said. “It’s not a class
where you have to run for an
office or anything.”
Larson said she’s proud of
the work her students have
done with the video and
other projects they have
taken on.
“It’s so amazing to watch
the growth that these stu-
dents make,” she said.
Gouge agrees, saying he’s
impressed with the group’s
commitment to making the
video and the mission be-
hind it.
“I feel like this project al-
lowed the youth to speak to
other youth in a way that we,
as adults, could never have
done,” Gouge said.
Many of the students in-
volved in the production
know someone who has at-
tempted or thought about
suicide. They say that social
media may be partially to
blame for the increase in the
numbers of their peers who
consider suicide.
Miguel Rodriguez, who
worked on production, said
bullying is more acceptable
now.
“Nowadays, people think
it’s a good thing to bully
people and take their anger
out on someone (else),” Ro-
driguez said.
Class members said many
of those bullies hide behind
anonymity provided by
some social media apps. Ro-
driguez said he cautions
other teens that seeing what
other people say on social
media can be hurtful.
“It gets really personal,”
he said.
Leon said the class
through its campaign, wants
to offer a different perspec-
tive, one that encourages
people to seek help if they
are struggling. The video
ends showing the coalition’s
slogan and hashtag
#OK2ASK.
“It is OK to ask and to
have somebody to talk to,”
she said.
To see “Alone”: www.mv-
suicideprevention.com.
Results: Test scores down, in general
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English and math assess-
ment scores fell in 2016-17 in
all grade levels tested.
comparisons to state aver-
ages saw high school juniors
performing better in English and
elementary grades slightly high-
er in math.
Falls city’s graduation rate
for 2015-16 is 77.8 percent, up
from 50 percent the previous
two years. That is higher than
state and similar district aver-
ages. The district’s dropout rate
in 2015-16 is 3.4 percent, down
from 4.3 percent. More than 95
percent of freshmen were on
track to graduate.
Tests scores for Falls city stu-
dents are down at all levels in
both English and math, and are
below averages for state and
similar districts. Less than 95
percent of students were as-
sessed in the 2016-17, a state
standard for participation.
Perrydale’s graduation rate is
96.4 percent, higher the state
average and like district gradu-
ation rates.
Freshman on track to gradu-
ate of 86.4 is better than both
comparisons.
Juniors at Perrydale per-
formed better on English tests,
but scores fell for elementary
and middle school grades. Mid-
dle school students performed
below the state average by
more than 10 percentage
points, but other grades per-
formed better. Math scores
were lower at all grade levels
and below state and similar
district performance.
Report cards will contain dif-
ferent information next year as
the state unveils a new report
card.
Fo r m o re i n fo r m a t i o n :
www.oregon.gov/ode.
POLICE REPORT
Information for the police
report comes from law en-
forcement agencies. Not all
calls for service are included.
The status of incidents re-
ported may change after fur-
ther investigation. Individu-
als arrested or suspected of
crimes are considered inno-
cent until proven guilty.
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DALLAS
Arrests/citations
• Jeffrey T. Schofield, 45, of
Dallas, in the 500 block of nW
Gavin ct. on Oct. 11 on a fail-
ure to appear warrant.
• Anthony D. barge, 23, of
Dallas, in the 200 block SE
Walnut Ave. on Thursday on a
probation violation.
• Antonio J. Glover, 30, of
Dallas, in the 1200 block of SE
Holman Ave. on Saturday on
charges of misdemeanor stran-
gulation and misdemeanor
fourth-degree assault.
• Adin b. Kimball, 25, of
Seattle, on SE Oak St. on Sun-
day on charges of assaulting a
police officer, resisting arrest,
improper use of 911 emer-
gency system, third-degree
criminal mischief, and a fail-
ure to appear warrant out of
Klamath county.
INDEPENDENCE
Arrests/citations
• Seth William cruikshank,
30, of Dallas, at Monmouth and
S. 10th sts. on Oct. 7 for driving
under the influence of intoxi-
cants.
• Eduardo Aguirre Gutierrez,
20, of Independence, in the
1700 block of Monmouth St.
on Oct. 9 for unlawful posses-
sion of marijuana – younger
than 21.
• cesar Eduardo Ramirez
Madera, 19, of Monmouth, at
Hoffman Rd. and James St. on
Oct. 11 for unlawful attempt to
purchase or possess marijuana
– younger than 21.
• Alfredo S. Jimenez Sagrero,
47, of Independence, in the
300 block of n. Ash St. on Fri-
day on a warrant for probation
violation.
• Zachary John Vergin, 40, of
Grand Ronde, at Rogers Rd.
and Hwy. 51 on Friday for DUII.
• Hector L. Victoria-Flores, 26,
of Salem, in the 100 block of S.
16th St. on Monday for first-de-
gree sodomy, attempted first-
degree sodomy, and two counts
of third-degree sex abuse.
MONMOUTH
Arrests/citations
• Rusty Amos Arp, 33, of Mon-
mouth, in the 300 block of Mon-
mouth Ave. n. on Oct. 6 for theft
of lost or mislaid property.
• Mariah Leann butts, 18, of
Monmouth, and a 12-year-old ju-
venile in the 300 block of Mon-
mouth Ave. n. on Oct. 6 for un-
lawful possession of marijuana –
younger than 21.
• Levi Eldon Grass, 31, of Salem,
at clay St. E. and Pacific Hwy. S. on
Oct. 6 for an arrest arraignment
warrant.
• Alyssa Marie McGlaughlin, 29,
of Monmouth, in the 500 block of
Main St. E. on Oct. 7 for physical
harassment.
• Travis Lee corwin, 34, and
Paul Allan Pimentel, 50, both of
Monmouth, in the 300 block of
Monmouth Ave. n. on Oct. 9,
both for second-degree theft – all
other larceny, and second degree
criminal trespass.
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. Celebrations of
the 200th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh's birth are being held worldwide. All are warmly invited on October 29 at
2:00 to an interfaith devotional gathering and a viewing of a film made for this occasion, followed by a light
dinner. The theme is the "Oneness of Humanity." Related quotations, prayers, poems, and songs are
encouraged. 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
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!
