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14A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 11, 2015 Polk County News Akha Farm’s appeal is scheduled for April By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer FALLS CITY — More than a year after the first code vio- lation citation was issued at Akha Farm in Falls City, the city and farm will be back in court this spring for an ap- peal hearing. Akha Far m owner Matthew McDaniel is ap- pealing code violations he was convicted of last fall. The appeal is scheduled for a pretrial conference April 2 and a trial on April 29 in Polk County Circuit Court. McDaniel was found guilty in Falls City Municipal Court on seven code violations from six citations issued from March 18, 2014, to June 18, 2014: illegal storage of tires, three counts of accumulation of objects (in this case, farm- ing-related items such as hay compost), non-operational recreational vehicle, and non-caged chickens. Two counts of non-permit- ted accessory structures, one count of non-permitted sign and two counts of noxious vegetation were dismissed in the judgment issued in Sep- tember. Each of the convic- tions came with a $500 fine, for a total of $3,500. Akha Farm, located at 137 Sheldon Ave., also has been the subject of complaints from neighbors and other Falls City residents, who allege the farm is a commercial op- eration running in a residen- tial zone. However, the city has not addressed the possi- ble zoning violation thus far. In addition to the appeal, McDaniel said he plans to sue the city. “ We will be seeking $500,000 in damages for try- ing to put us out of business and force us out of town,” McDaniel said. McDaniel said last week that he and his family — his wife, Michu, does most of the farming — have no plans on moving or closing the farm. He said they will again this year be selling produce grown on the farm at farm- ers markets in the area. HEALTH DIRECTORY AUDIOLOGY Trust your hearing to those that specialize in hearing and hearing related disorders. Evan L. Evans, Ph. D, and Julie B. Evans, AuD are both doctoral level Audi- ologists who have the knowledge, experience and compassion to provide you with the best care for your hearing health. We offer free hearing screenings; by our hearing aid specialist. We offer full & complete di- agnostic evaluations, counseling and recommenda- tions by our clinical Audiologists. Other Audiological services include testing, management and treatment options for Tinnitus. We have the knowledge and ex- perience to assist your physician with the diagnosis of diseases and disorders pertaining to hearing and the hearing mechanism. We offer wax removal or cerumen management, Tinnitus testing and Tinnitus manage- ment techniques. An Audiologist, having the Audiol- ogy credentials of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA) and the The American Speech Hearing and Language Association’s Certificate of Clinical Compe- tency (CCC-A) is the professional of choice for any- thing related to hearing and or hearing related issues. Serving our hearing impaired since 1980, with two lo- cations to serve you. Audiology Associates 1343-A Monmouth St., Independence • 503-838-3001 2296 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis • 541-757-2500 CHIROPRACTIC • JOYNT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Brian Joynt, DC - 629 Clay Street East, Monmouth, OR 97361 Family-oriented chiropractic clinic, dedicated to cre- ating an unparalleled experience of service, quality and care by teaching the true principles of chiroprac- tic. We look forward to empowering each of you to help your family participate more fully in life. New pa- tients welcome. Accept most insurance. Auto/per- sonal injury and work comp. Massage therapist on site. Complimentary consultations. Call us today to make your appointment (503) 837-0550. • THORNTON CHIROPRACTIC - Drs. Sharon and Marty Thornton - Palmer Graduates - We care, God cures. 1650 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 97351 • 503-838-3346. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8-noon & 2-6 pm. Thurs 2-6pm. Proudly serving Polk County for over 17 years. Offering Thompson Drop and other hands-on techniques, as well as Advanced Activator Methods and Functional Neurology. We provide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity adjusting for all ages in a loving and caring environment. We are ac- cepting new patients for Family Wellness Care, Medicare, Auto or personal injury & Workers Comp. We now have Massage Therapy with Lisa R. Roe L.M.T. #12832 COUNSELING • CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING ~ KATE KOENS, NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and Cer- tified Temperament Therapist is accepting new clients at her Dallas and Falls City offices. She works with in- dividuals in a safe environment to help individuals find healing and fulfillment by teaching good commu- nication skills, appreciation for self and others, appro- priate responses to individual and family needs, how to build relationships of trust, appropriate crisis re- sponses, and how to obtain overall family wellness emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Some specific areas of counsel offered are marriage and family, ado- lescent issues, depression, past and present trauma, grief, identity crisis, divorce, childhood losses, and feelings of hopelessness. Our goal is to help individu- als realize their full potential and to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective and purpose. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 503-917-1625 or visit our website: www.crossand- crowncounseling.com GENERAL DENTISTRY • RANDALL C. JONES, DMD - 1004 Monmouth St., In- dependence, OR 503-838-0434. Offering a broad range of dental services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. New patients and emergencies welcome. • DR. JOHN D. SHURTZ DDS - 196 Catron Street N., Monmouth,OR 503-838-1800. We are welcoming new patients and we accept most insurance plans! • WESTON K. MORRILL, DMD - 289 E. Ellendale Suite #201, Dallas. 503-623-6616. Family, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Complete dentistry for the entire family. Se habla español. • DR. MICHELLE HASBROOK, DMD - 120 N. Atwater, Monmouth, OR 503-838-2998. Providing all phases of dental care for children and adults. We welcome new patients! • KENNETH WINOKUR, DMD - 329 South Main Street Independence, OR 97351. 503-838-1633. High quality service with your comfort in mind. Nitrous oxide gas sedation available. www.independencedental.org GENERAL SURGERY SERVICES • WEST VALLEY SURGICAL SPECIALTY CLINIC sur- geon, Dr. Alison Smith, provides general surgery serv- ices for a wide range of needs including breast cancer, gallbladder, biopsies, abdominal surgery, hernia re- pair, appendectomy, as well as colonoscopy. General surgery appointments are scheduled at the clinic on Mondays and Thursdays. Dr. Smith does her surgeries at West Valley Hospital's spacious, state-of-the art new surgical suite. West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic is located at 591 SE Clay St., Dallas. Call 503-831-0784 or fax 503-623-2612. Visit salemhealth.org/specialty. GYNECOLOGY SERVICES Gynecological care is now available in Dallas at the West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic. Gynecologist Keita Sakon, MD, specializes in gynecology exams and pro- cedures, including hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, as well as family planning, abnormal Pap evaluation, treat- ment of pelvic pain, symptom control for menopause and abnormal periods. Dr. Sakon works in Dallas on Fri- days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seeing patients at the clinic and performing gynecological procedures in the West Valley Hospital surgical suites. New patients are welcome! West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic is located at 591 SE Clay St., Dallas. Call 503-831-0784 for an ap- pointment. Visit westvalleyhospital.org/specialtyclinic. (UPDATE W/ONLINE APPT URL WHEN AVAILABLE.) HEARING HEALTH • JOYFUL SOUND HEARING SERVICES, INC. Mark Sturtevant, 312 Main Street, Dallas OR, 503-623-0290. Providing Polk County with hearing solutions for 30 years. Services include: Hearing evaluations, Diagnos- ing hearing loss; Impedance; Fitting all types of hear- ing devices, Servicing all makes and models of hearing aids; Ear inspections; Wax removal; Hearing protec- tion. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-4pm. (Fridays by appointment only) HEART SERVICES • WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL provides heart diagnostic services including electrocardiograms (EKG), pul- monary function tests, cardiac stress tests and echocardiograms with a physician referral. Cardiolo- gists Dr. Raghu Kamineni, Dr. William Stiles and Dr. Kevin Thompson see patients for office visits at West Valley Hospital at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas. For more heart health information, call 503-623-7304. IMAGING SERVICES • WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL offers state-of-the-art all- digital diagnostic imaging services. With your physi- cian's referral, we provide your bone densitometry, CT scan, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and MRI services. Check out our new comfortable and spacious mammography suite. We are located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7302. LABORATORY SERVICES • WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL provides lab services at two convenient locations in Dallas and Monmouth. Both labs are fully accredited, providing collections and test- ing with healthcare provider referral. Employment and self-referral drug testing is offered. The West Valley Hos- pital lab in Dallas is open 24 hours, seven days a week, at 525 SE Washington St., 503-623-7303. The Mon- mouth lab is located in the Monmouth Medical Center, 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1388. It is open Mon- day-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed between noon and 1 p.m. Appointments are not required. MASSAGE • OUT OF GRAVITY MASSAGE - Julianne Klingberg DeForest, LMT - 503.510.2256 - NOW IN INDEPEND- ENCE Enter Stressed, Leave Blessed - Out of Gravity Massage offers massage sessions to suit a variety of needs and health concerns. Intuitive and holistic bodywork are blended with extensive and varied edu- cation, creating a caring and knowledgeable environ- ment of healing. Also, with a prescription and a claim number, up to a year's therapeutic massage sessions will help in your rehabilitation from a motor vehicle accident. Relaxation, well care, geriatric and pediatric massage is available, as well as motor vehicle accident rehabilitation. Infant massage instructional sessions available. Call today for an appointment. 503-510- 2256 OR # 7627/ National #295187-00 ORTHODONTICS • YENNE & SCHOFIELD - SPECIALISTS IN ORTHO- DONTICS - 580 Main Street, Suite E, Dallas, 503-623- 5002. Providing Polk County with orthodontic care for children and adults for functions and cosmetics. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays. ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES • DR. STEVE YAO specializes in sports medicine and knee-replacement procedures. Dr. Yao sees patients at the Hope Orthopedics of Oregon satellite office in Dal- las, and schedules surgeries nearby at West Valley Hos- pital in the new state-of-the-art surgery suites. For an appointment with Dr. Yao, call at 503-540-6300. The Hope Orthopedics Dallas location is at 607 SE Jeffer- son St., Dallas. West Valley Hospital is located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-8301. Visit and www.HopeOrthopedics.com www.salemhealth.org/wvh. PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES • WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL provides a wide range of rehabilitation services in Dallas, offering physical ther- apy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). Let us help you get moving again! We are conveniently located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7305. • MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER serves Monmouth and Independence locally with a wide range of reha- bilitation services including physical therapy, occupa- tional therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). Let us help you get moving again! We are conveniently located at 512 Main St., Monmouth, 503-838-1388. Se habla español. • PINNACLE PHYSICAL THERAPY is an orthopedic physical therapy facility committed to getting great re- sults for each patient. We focus on advanced spine care, women's health issues, sport rehab, vehicle acci- dents, and work injuries. We offer highly specialized care including manual therapy, aquatic therapy, spe- cific deep tissue mobilization techniques, Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) techniques and therapeutic exercise. We have a warm, caring and friendly staff and accept most private health insurance, auto insur- ance, and workers' compensation insurance. We offer both male and female physical therapists. Often no physician referral is needed to start care. Call us today and ask how to get therapy for your condition or talk to your physician to see if physical therapy is right for you. Call us: 503-623-2433. We are conveniently lo- cated at 210 W. Ellendale Avenue Dallas, Oregon 97338; (next to Taco Bell) Check us out on the web: www.pinnacle-physicaltherapy.com PODIATRY SERVICES • WEST VALLEY SURGICAL SPECIALTY CLINIC podi- atrists Dr. Ruben Pollak and Dr. R. Tyson Scott see pa- tients at West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic and provide procedures and surgeries for feet, ankle, bunions and plantar fasciitis at nearby West Valley Hospital's state-of-the-art surgery suites. Request one of these podiatrists and get your surgical care done lo- cally. Dr. Scott sees patients at West Valley Surgical Spe- cialty Clinic on Wednesdays, 8 a.m.- noon. Dr. Pollak sees patients at the Surgical Specialty Clinic on Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For an appoint- ment with Dr. Scott, call 503-370-8784, or fax physi- cian referral to 503-362-4017. For an appointment with Dr. Pollak, call 503-831-0784, or fax physician re- ferral to 503-623-2612. West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic is located at 591 SE Clay St., Dallas. Visit salemhealth.org/specialty. Dr. Scott speaks fluent Spanish. PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS • DALLAS FAMILY MEDICINE has been caring for local families for more than 50 years. We strive to heal the whole family with care and compassion, from the infant to the elderly. Pediatrics is a key part of our prac- tice and a staff favorite, from newborn care, circumci- sion, and infant immunizations to early childhood wellness exams and the unique needs of adolescents. We also maintain same-day urgent care appointments to be available when you need us for yourself or your sick child. Adult medicine features wellness exams for men and women which includes utilization of our complete laboratory, EKG testing, and x-ray and in partnership with the local hospital, colonoscopy. Be- tween wellness exams we are your healthcare home for managing chronic diseases, helping to minimize risk factors with training on lifestyle modifications, and maintaining prescriptions. We are open Monday to Saturday at 641 SE Miller Ave, Dallas - 503.623.2345. Learn More at dfmCARE.com • DR. CHARLES ESSEX, family medicine, is accepting new patients at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 512 Main St., Suite 300, Monmouth, 503-838-1182. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Essex pro- vides care for the entire family and will work with you to build a healthy lifestyle with annual exams, immu- nizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. • DR. JOHN HADLEY, family medicine, is accepting new patients at the West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic at 555 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7301. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Hadley pro- vides offers family medicine for your entire family from newborns to adults with annual exams, immu- nizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. UROLOGY SERVICES • WEST VALLEY SURGICAL SPECIALTY CLINIC board certified urologist Dr. Jaffer Bashey sees pa- tients on Tuesday mornings, providing complete di- agnosis and treatment of urological disorders and diseases for adults and children. Dr. Bashey does out- patient surgeries at West Valley Hospital, including cystoscopy, minor bladder and prostate surgery, blad- der and kidney stones, circumcision, vasectomy and other procedures. For an appointment, call 503-561- 7100. Physician referral may be required and can be faxed to 503-561-7124. Visit salemhealth.org/specialty or West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic at 591 Clay St. in Dallas. SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER • MARIAN SIMON, MA Shamanic practitioner and counselor specializing in spiritual healing and devel- opment since 1994. 503-831-0158. simonart@tele- port.com http://mariansimon.com Call 503-623-2373 for more information or to have your business listed here.