Field Experiences in Dallas

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Field Experiences in Dallas

• By
• Jeanne Sousa
• Lindsay Strickler
• Karla Neuschwander
• Jan Bahr

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History

• Dallas was settled in 1845.
• Moved a mile south in 1856 due to inadequate
  water supply.
• Dallas was named after George M. Dallas who was
  the U.S. Vice President from 1845-1849.

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Demographics
Estimated median household income in 2005

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Community Resources

• School Counselor
• Counselor Mental Health Therapist
• Willamette ESD Social Worker
• Make family home visits
• Dallas Service Integration Team
• Dallas Resource Center

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Most Common Referrals

• Health and Medical Needs
• Vision and Dental
• Economics/Emergency Assistance
• Food, Shelter, and Holiday food baskets
• Social Services
• Navigate resources, welfare services

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Map of Dallas
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Dallas Aquatic Center

• Location
• 1005 SE LaCreole Drive
• Dallas, Oregon

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Dallas Aquatic Center

• The Aquatic Center offers
• Youth Events
• Swim lessons
• Kid Fit exercise classes
• Recreational Swims
• Blue Dolphin Swim Team
• Family Events
• Birthday party and rentals
• Family swim nights

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Dallas Public Library
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Dallas Public Library

• Inside the Library for kids
• Childrens computer resource center
• Summer reading program for children
• Childrens Materials
• Books on Tape
• Magazines
• Sound Recordings

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Dallas Public Library

• Can schedule class visits and tours of the
  library.
• 950 Main St.
• Dallas, Oregon

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Dallas City Park

• Located next door to Lyle Elementary on Levens
  and Ellendale

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The 33-Acre Dallas City Park

• Offers a great Field Experience
• There are six different sections.
• Open field to play sports
• Japanese Garden
• North side has playground with dirt bike trails
• South side has gazebo and BBQ area
• Dilbert H. Hunter Arboretum
• Basketball Court
• And Rickreall Creek runs through it all.

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Polk County Museum
A replica of an old time classroom
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Polk County Museum

• Inside the Museum
• First floor contains displays of Native
  Americans, pioneers, military, a covered wagon,
  agriculture, plus many more artifacts.
• Second floor contains displays of old fashioned
  kitchen, schoolroom, old toy display, doctors
  displays, plus more.

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Polk County Museum

• Resources
• Books and videos on Polk County History
• Hands on childrens area
• Location
• 560 Pacific Hwy W
• Rickreall, Oregon

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A Trip Into The Past

• First Stop The Brunk House
• 1861 Farmhouse portraying the life style of the
  early settlers. Includes an authentic garden.

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A Trip Into The Past

• Second Stop Ferry Across the Willamette
• Located in Buena Vista where it has been taking
  people and cargo across for 150 years.

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The Dallas City Hall
Located Downtown
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The Polk County Court House
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The Barber Shop The Fox Movie
Theatre
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Work Cited

• Photos were retrieved from Explore Polk County
  through Itemizer Observer, Issued May 23, 2007
• Information provided by
• Dallas Aquatic Center Newsletter
• Polk County Museum Brochure
• Explore Polk County Booklet
• Dallas Resource Center Brochure