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Valsetz: Gone but not forgotten
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89 years of Valsetz history

Festival kicks off Fourth of July fun
MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE -- Arguably the biggest Fourth of July celebration in the Willamette Valley kicks off this Thursday.
Falls City slates Fourth of July activities
FALLS CITY -- Fourth of July festivities in Falls City this year are taking place over the course of two days for the first time.
July 4 holiday means earlier I-O deadlines

Lovable goats make for luscious cheese
DALLAS -- A history professor and her retired husband have created a unique goat cheese operation in Dallas. Laurie and Terry Carlson, self-described "foodies," visited Portland about four years ago and were in awe of the fresh fruits, vegetables and fish at the Portland Farmers Market.
Independence reaps bargain project bids from down economy
INDEPENDENCE -- Contractor bids on two major capital projects scheduled for Independence this year have collectively come in millions of dollars below original estimates, officials said.
Citizens aim to clean up alleys
MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE -- Because downtown revitalization efforts often focus on a building's front facade, back alleys tend to be forgotten.
State school fund gets bump
POLK COUNTY -- Oregon lawmakers voted into law last week a $6 billion 2009-11 budget for K-12 education, rejecting vetoes by Gov. Ted Kulongoski in the process.
Extension taxing district subject of July 1 meeting
DALLAS -- The paperwork has been turned into the county and efforts are under way to create a Polk County 4-H, Master Gardener, Agriculture, Forestry Extension District.
WOU sets Mel Brown jazz festival
MONMOUTH -- The Mel Brown Summer Jazz Workshop at Western Oregon University will take place Aug. 2-8.
Monmouth asks residents for assist in developing visitor strategies

Dallas schools OK budget cuts
DALLAS -- The Dallas School Board adopted a budget for the 2009-10 school year on June 23 that saved some elementary music programs, but cut sports programs at the middle school and high school levels.
Local schools will share in federal funds
POLK COUNTY -- School districts in Polk County will get their share of $93 million in federal funds being awarded to Oregon schools.
Law directs schools to stop child bullies
DALLAS -- New anti-bullying legislation effective July 1 requires school districts to cement their policies to help stop student intimidation.
Independence budget set at $10.86 million
INDEPENDENCE -- The city of Independence adopted June 23 a $10.86 million budget for 2009-10. Except for one position lost in the Independence Police Department through attrition, service and staffing levels will remain stable, City Manager Greg Ellis said.
Public has been quiet on county's transportation projects planning
POLK COUNTY -- The county is shaping its transportation system for the next 20 years and it hopes the community will participate in the planning.
Orchard Heights skateboarding draws concern
WEST SALEM -- After banning skateboarding on Gibson Road last August, the problem has moved to Orchard Heights Road. To keep everyone safe, Polk County Commissioners may be interested in working with skaters.
Dallas Fire wins team competition
DALLAS -- Members of the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department returned home as winners after competing at the International Rescue and Emergency Care Association's annual conference June 22-27 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Sentencing handed down in tax evasion case
PORTLAND -- A Monmouth man who avoided reporting nearly $1 million in income on his taxes will spend a year and a day in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice in Portland.
7/1 Police Report

Vandalism likely means gate change
RICKREALL -- Vandals who defaced buildings at the Polk County Fairgrounds by access through Nesmith Park after hours may prompt the installment of gates.
Sex offender is on post-prison watch
DALLAS -- Polk County Community Corrections is notifying area residents about a sex offender who is on post-prison supervision.
Holiday Saturday, so government buildings will be closed on Friday
The Independence Day holiday on Saturday, July 4, means several closures to area businesses and government offices this week.
New business information workshop set
INDEPENDENCE -- Individuals interested in starting up their own business are encouraged to attend a Tuesday, July 7, information session at the Greater Independence Business Incubator.
7/1 Community Notebook
*Book sale planned in Independence*Concert to benefit children's charity*Ice cream social scheduled Friday*Fundraiser to help Justice Fockler*Polk Flea Market open this Sunday*Clay art program to begin on July 7*Pizza fundraiser to help Safe Kids*Global warming topic of meeting*K-12 school supply donations sought*Polk groups receive United Way grants*Dallas youth comes to aid of canines
7/1 Community Calendar

7/1 Library Activities Calendar

Area libraries plan summer programs
Public libraries in Polk County have a summer schedule packed with activities for children and youth. Reading program details include:
Dallas, M-I schedule free summer meals
POLK COUNTY -- Dallas and Central school districts are sponsoring the 2009 Summer Free Meals Program for children ages 1 to 18.
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