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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • November 29, 2017 7A Building permit fee to increase Dallas waits water test By Herb Swett The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — Building permits in Monmouth will cost 10 percent more effec- tive Jan. 1, 2018. The City Council approved the increase on Nov. 21, as well as an automatic 3 per- cent raise effective July 1 of the next three years, on the recommendation of the Building Department. The increases will involve all statewide specialty codes (codes involving different kinds of buildings) that the city administers. Building Official Larry Thornton said the raises are necessary to maintain the vi- ability of his department and cover increasing costs. Thornton noted a sub- stantial increase for the Pub- lic Employees Retirement System and rising health care costs for Polk County. Also approved was an ad- vance refunding proposal in- volving 2010 Minet bonds and 2011 sewer bonds. Janet Chenard, city fi- nance officer, said the city could save an estimated $963,987 over the remaining life of the debt. The council also voted to create a reserve line item in the city budget. The item, which will be in the general fund, would re- quire council approval for spending any money in it. A proposal to expand the two-hour parking area in Monmouth was tabled. The limit would involve the length of Monmouth Avenue between Clay and Jackson streets. Russ Cooper, public works director, recommended the expansion because people often have to park several blocks away from residential streets. Councilor Thomas Steinke responded that limits on parking in front of residences could be hard on guests. Councilor Darin Silbernagel agreed and said the pro- posed two-hour area should be shortened. Other comments from the council were suggestions by Jon Carey that a limit effec- tive Monday through Friday would be reasonable, and by Royal Johnson that there should be a six-month trial period for any parking regu- lation change. OBITUARIES Continued from Page 6A Jesse Lewis Haddon June 11, 1931 – Nov. 19, 2017 Je s s e L e w i s Ha d d o n passed away on Nov. 19, 2017, at the age of 86. He was born Ju n e 1 1 , 1931, to John and Lydia Had- don in Densmore, Kan. Je s s e graduated eighth grade in Independence. He married Viola Elliott in 1953 in Van- couver, Wash. Jesse worked in the lum- ber industry at Leading Ply- wood. He helped haul food at Gleaners, and enjoyed collecting coins, working on cars, gambling and playing the lottery. He was a hard worker and a good provider. Jesse is survived by his ex- wife, Viola; daughter Lisa Fryman, of Salem; son Ran- dall Haddon, of Buena Vista; son Doug Haddon, of Buena Vista; and nine grandchil- dren. He was preceded in death by stepson Donnie Davis. A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. at Farnstrom Mortuary, 410 Monmouth St., Independ- ence. Interment will be at Hilltop Cemetery. Please share your memories and condolences at Farnstrom- Mortuary.com. David Christopher McDonnell Oct. 21, 1962 – Oct. 21, 2017 David Christopher Mc- Donnell, 55, of Keizer, died on Oct. 21, in Reno, Nev. David was born on Oct. 21, 1962, in Porterville, Calf., to John and Bessie (Shaw) McDonnell. He graduated from Cen- tral High School in 1981, in Independence. He joined the U.S. N a v y , where he served on the USS Kincaid. D a v i d worked in the sheet metal in- dustry for several years. His in- terests were golfing, fishing and lis- tening to music. David survived by his fi- ancée Thersa Moore; his dog, Spencer; mother Bessie McDonnell; and siblings John (Andrea) McDonnell, Theresa McDonnell, Mark (Debbie) McDonnell, Patrick McDonnell, Paul (Suzie) Mc- Donnell, Thomas McDon- nell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, John McDon- nell, and his brother, Math- ew McDonnell. Per David’s wishes, he will have a military burial at sea. in the Evangelical Bible Church. Private interment was in the Dallas Cemetery. The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the fam- ily. To leave an online trib- ute: www.dallastribute.com. By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — The city of Dallas was awaiting the re- sults of water test by press time on Tuesday to lift a “boil water” notice in effect in the neighborhood from Polk Station Drive west to- ward Douglas Street and north of Ellendale Avenue. The notice is due to a water main break at hap- pened on Sunday morning. The boil water notice was called in after a resi- dent noticed water gushing onto the road on Orchard Lane near Fern Avenue, said Dallas Public Works Director Frank Anderson. A crew from the city’s water system maintenance contractor OMI found the source of the leak, a broken pipe on Orchard Drive. Anderson said the break is due to the pressure of pumping the water uphill. About 24 inches of the pipe was replaced, and the repair job finished by Sun- day night. However, a precaution- tronic means to get the word out. Anderson said citizens, for the most part, have been patient and helpful through the process. “We had two different residents bring the crew coffee and someone else made them cookies,” he said. For more information or to check on the test result, call 503-831-3559 or visit www.dallasor.gov/water- notice. What to do under a boil water notice: Don’t drink tap water without boiling the water first. Bring water to a rolling boil and let boil for full minute. That will kill any bacteria present. Let it cool before using for drinking, brushing teeth, washing produce, cleaning food contact sur- faces, preparing food or baby formula or making ice. You can also use bottled water. Find out in the Itemizer Observer. You may find your neighbor, your boss, your friend or yourself in the pages of the Itemizer Observer. Local stories April 29, 1954 – Nov. 22, 2017 Geraldine Lurse Read, 63, of Rickreall, died Nov. 22 at her home. She was born on April 29, 1954, in Dallas, the daughter of William and Sylvina Anderson. She is survived by hus- band James “Jim” Edward Rea; sons Loren Martin and Neal Read; along with four grandchildren; and sister Vicki. She was preceded in death by brother Chuck An- derson and sister Charlene Anderson. Graveside services will begin at 1 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the Dallas Cemetery. The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the fam- ily. To leave an online trib- ute: www.dallastribute.com. ary boil water notice is re- quired after a system is de- pressurized until testing confirms the water is safe. Anderson said crews went door to door to talk to people or leave notices on their doors. The notice was posted to the city’s website and Face- book page with encourage- ment for people to share it. “We may have missed a few, and they are calling,” Anderson said. “We will take this opportunity to de- brief and improve our processes.” He said the city will send information about a notifi- cation service call Civic Ready, which people can sign up for to get notices to boil water, or about acci- dents and fires that might affect them. People can choose to re- ceive notifications by text, email or landline. To s i g n u p , g o t o www.dallasor.gov and look for Civic Ready on the home page. He also said the city will consider using other elec- What’s YOUR neighbor up to? Geraldine Lurse Read on local people—that’s our specialty. Itemizer-Observer Solution on Page 3 Kacey Suanne (Barker) Moore May 30, 1986 – Nov. 13, 2017 Kacey Suanne (Barker) Moore died on Nov. 13. She lived in the Dallas area all her life. Private arrangements were handled by Dallas Mor- tuary Tribute Center. Monmouth Area Community Events Calendar Dorothy S. Wall Don’t Forget! Aug. 31, 1927 – Nov. 6, 2017 Dorothy S. Wall, 90, of Dallas, died Nov. 6 in the Dallas Retirement Village. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 30 PCL Partnerships in Community Living 503-838-2403 480 E. Main St. Monmouth DownTown Trends 142 Highway 99 West 503-838-1445 Monmouth Providing holiday meals to Dallas-area families in need for more than 50 years Put Christmas Cheer on your giving list this year! Make checks to: Precautionary boil water still in effect on Orchard Ln. Christmas Cheer PO Box 661 Dallas, OR 97338 Do you or someone you know need a little help? Ask for an application or go to our website to apply: www.dallascc.org All volunteers are encouraged to bring canned goods when coming to help sort, shop & deliver food boxes on Christmas Eve at 6 am, Sunday, Dec. 24th at LaCreole Middle School More information: 503-623-3585 Coordinators: Warren & Sue Lamb 355 N Pacific Ave., Ste A Monmouth 503-838-4268 Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale. Central Baptist Church 655 S. Pacific Ave. (Hwy 99) Monmouth. 10 am – 6 pm. Free Admission. Fresh and made on site door wreaths plus table arrangements & decorated mugs available for sale with new ones put out all day. Funds raised are used for local community beautification projects. For More information contact Margaret Johnson 503-838-3995. Dec 1 Western Oregon University’s 50th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Begins at 6 pm. Come join us for this years 50th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! This year will incorporate a host of different activities all across our campus! These events include: The Holiday Parade (6pm) Activities Inside the Werner University Center (7pm) 1. Local School Choir Concert 2. Pictures with Santa 3. Holiday Cookie Back-off 4. Tree Decorating Contest 5. Arts and Crafts 6. Toys for Tots Chamber Singers and Concert Choir at the Rice Auditorium (7:30pm) And so much more! We hope to see you there and look forward to sharing this holiday with the community! Monmouth Ave N., Monmouth, OR, 97361 In front of and inside the Werner University Center on the Western Oregon University campus. For more info contact Student Engagement John Wilkins (503) 838-8229 | or e-mail: wilkinsj@wou.edu Dec. 2 WOU Dance Alumni Showcase. 7 p.m. - Maple Hall, WOU FREE!! (Donations for dance scholarships accepted at door). Please join us for an exciting evening to come together with prospective, current, and past WOU dance students to enjoy new and recent works of WOU Dance Alumni ranging from the graduating classes of 2004-2017. This event is about connecting and sharing—such important elements of keeping the dance community thriving! We are not about perfection or impressing anyone, we just want to share what we have and hopefully encourage others to pursue their own creative endeavors. This is the ideal event for pre-professional dancers young in their career to simply come see what's possible with dance after college. Additionally, it is a great opportunity to for the community to connect with the university arts scene. There will be a short question and answer time after the show for audience members to interact with the choreographers and learn more about the choreographic and professional process. We look forward to having you! FREE TO ALL!! That said, we invite monetary donations at the door to support WOU Dance scholarships if you feel so inclined. Dec. 3 Polk Flea Market. 9 am – 3 pm. Adult Admission is only $1.00 and children 12 and under and parking is free. Early Bird Admission is only $5.00 per adult from 6am- 9am Sunday morning. Follow us on Facebook at Polkfleamarket. Polk County Fair- grounds & Event Center, 520 S Pacific Hwy W. Rickreall. www.windermere.com 503-838-1141 297 N Pacific Monmouth 800-732-0173 464 S Pacific Hwy Monmouth oregonstatecu. Saving Carpets Daily Carpet Hero 503-838-0869 Monmouth LOOKING FOR RENTALS? 297½ N. Pacific Hwy 503-838-1278 Western View Properties Property Management, LLC Dec. 15 – Jan. 2 Winter Break! No School Central School District, grades K-12 Dec. 25 Merry Christmas from the Monmouth Business Association. Serving Polk County Since 1875 503-623-2373 Mon/Indep Chamber of Commerce December Forum Date: Wednesday, December 13 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: TBD Topic: Member Volunteer Project—Toys for Tots Join us in December for our "volunteer" forum and help us give back to our community! We have partnered with Toys for Tots to help ensure families in Monmouth and Independence have a happy holiday season. Forum participants will help package items being received by local families. Attendees are encouraged to bring a toy or food item to donate to Toys for Tots. Volunteering one hour will help to make a huge impact on our community! MI Chamber Office 503-838-4268 Thirsty Thursday — December 21 Host: Petals & Vines Date: Thursday, December 21 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: 410 Main Street E, Monmouth 503-838-2951 165 E. Main St. Monmouth 503-838-1773 410 E. Main St. Monmouth — 5013C — Non-Profit Organization Follow us on Facebook & Twitter To advertise in this calendar call Heidi at the Itemizer-Observer 503-623-2373 ext 115