Valsetz: Gone but not forgotten
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| 89 years of Valsetz history |
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| Festival kicks off Fourth of July fun |
 MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE -- Arguably the biggest Fourth of July celebration in the Willamette Valley kicks off this Thursday.
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| 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.
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| July 4 holiday means earlier I-O deadlines |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| WOU sets Mel Brown jazz festival |
MONMOUTH -- The Mel Brown Summer Jazz Workshop at Western Oregon University will take place Aug. 2-8.
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| Monmouth asks residents for assist in developing visitor strategies |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 7/1 Police Report |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 7/1 Community Calendar |
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| 7/1 Library Activities Calendar |
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| 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:
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| 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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