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2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • June 3, 2015 Polk County News Health & Vitality Center to close its doors Some health products will be offered at Some Things, others will be available for special orders By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — Unless a sales offer comes in at the last minute, Dallas Health & Vi- tality Center on Oak Street will close its doors at the end of this month. Owner Laurie Vail will hold a liquidation sale, which began Tuesday and will run through June 27. The sale will feature dis- counts on merchandise and will include equipment and furniture. Vail said after nearly five years, the business she opened to help people avoid driving out of town to find all-natural and gluten-free food and supplements is re- quiring too much time away from her family. Her husband, Mike Berkes, runs Some Things in downtown Dallas, which meant both spent their days in separate stores. Vail said Closeout sale What: Dallas Health & Vitality Center liquidation sale. Where: 184 SE Oak St., Dallas. When: June 2 through June 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues- day through Saturday. However, the schedule may vary so check with the store for open days. For more information: 503-623-5161 or www.dal- lashealthstore.com/. often they aren’t able to see each other until dinner- time — sometimes not until 8 p.m. “I’ve not only put that re- lationship on the back burn- er, but the relationships with my grandkids and friends,” Vail said. “There’s no life when you have two busi- nesses.” Her first option was to sell the business to someone who wanted to keep the center open, but interested buyers soon figured out the same thing Vail did — run- ning the business takes a SUNDAY, JUNE 7 TH HOURS: 9-3 heavy time commitment. Vail said on May 26 that there had been plenty of in- terest, but no serious offers by her deadline. The yoga and massage business that occupies the second-floor rooms will remain open, continuing to lease space from the building owner. For loyal customers of the store, there is a little good news — Vail won’t be leaving the business entirely. She will set up a small section of high-demand supplements, essential oils, herbs and per- sonal care items in Some Things. She also will contin- ue to fill special orders. Vail said it was Berkes’ idea to incorporate some of Dallas Health & Vitality into his business. It seemed a natural fit because she was going to be helping out in his store part-time each week. “I will be able to stay in the health and wellness in- JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer The Dallas Health & Vitality Center is holding a liquidation sale through June 27 before closing. Owner Laurie Vail said she tried to sell the business, but no offers were made. dustry — and have a life,” Vail said. “I still get to help people feel better and take care of themselves long- term, in a natural way.” Vail still is open to selling the business, even at this point, if an offer were to come along. “We would love for it to stay at the last minute,” she said. But if it doesn’t, Vail said she’s looking forward to being semi-retired, spend- ing more time with loved ones and gardening. Still, the thought of closing the doors on a businesses is sad- dening. “We loved being here and doing what we do,” Vail said. “There were a lot of tears shed. “I’ve made some beauti- ful, lifetime friendships, but it all comes down to time.” Military Mistress arrested in Texarkana EARLY ADMISSION SUNDAY 6AM-9AM $5 REGULAR ADMISSION $1 ★ FREE PARKING By Jolene Guzman ESPRESSO BAR PROVIDED BY The Itemizer-Observer TEXARKANA, Texas — The woman known as the Military Mistress didn’t get away this time, but it’s un- likely she will be facing charges in Oregon any time soon. Bobbi Ann House, aka JOIN US AT THE POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. WWW.POLKFLEAMARKET.COM POLKPRODUCTION@MINETFIBER.COM Bobbi Ann Finley, was arrested May 22 by a Bowie County S h e r i f f ’s deputy in Texarkana, House Texas, on a warrant out of Lampasas County, Texas. Officials in Bowie County said officers with Lampasas County picked up House on Mon- day. House is wanted in Ore- gon on charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and several counts of negotiating insufficiently funded checks, but Marion County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Chris Baldridge said, at this time, she will not be extradited. She was implicated on a check fraud spree in April that totaled $13,500 and in- Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen Winters Sewing volved three states, includ- ing Oregon. She was pulled over and let go in Alabama later that month due to a miscommunication be- tween an officer and dis- patcher. Marion County still is try- ing to work with federal ju- risdictions to see if she can be brought back to Oregon to face charges, but the process is time consuming and expensive. “We aren’t one of the h a rd e s t h i t c o u n t i e s ,” Baldridge said. 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