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2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 12, 2015 Polk County News NEWS IN BRIEF DEADLINES NEWS DEADLINES For inclusion in the Wednesday edition of the Itemizer-Observer: Social news (weddings, engagements, anniver- saries, births, milestones) — 5 p.m. on Thursday. Community events — Noon on Friday for both the Community Notebook and Community Calendar. Letters to the editor — 10 a.m. on Monday. Obituaries — 4 p.m. on Monday. Indy PD to crack down on DUIIs ADVERTISING DEADLINES Retail display ads — 3 p.m. Friday. Classified display ads — 11 a.m. on Monday. Classified line ads — Noon on Monday. Classified ads are updated daily on www.polkio.com. Public notices — Noon on Friday. CORRECTIONS The Polk County Itemizer- Observer is committed to publishing accurate news, feature and sports reports. If you see anything that re- quires a correction or clarifi- cation, call the newsroom at 503-623-2373 or send an e- mail to nadams@polkio.com. WEBSITE WEATHER HIGH LOW Aug. 4................ 85 Aug. 5................ 82 Aug. 6................ 82 Aug. 7................ 88 Aug. 8................ 81 Aug. 9................ 86 Aug. 10............. 86 78 54 54 55 56 63 60 Serving more than 20 years Pair of women honored for volunteer work at senior center By Emily Mentzer The Polk County Itemizer- Observer website, www.polkio.com, is updat- ed each week by Wednes- day afternoon. The Itemizer- Observer is also on Face- book and Twitter. Watch for breaking news, links to sto- ries, sports scores updates and more. RECORDED EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer Angie Amos, 82, and Jan Warden, 85, are longtime volunteers at the Monmouth Senior Center. RAIN .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Rainfall during August — 0.00 Rain through Aug. 10 — 15.28 in. The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — Angie Amos and Jan Warden have spent their lives volunteer- ing in one way or another. The two were honored re- cently for more than 20 years of service at the Mon- mouth Senior Center, but that just scratches the sur- face. Amos, 82, said she re- members shoveling her sidewalk for her children to get to school. “Once they were off to school, I shoveled my neighbor’s walk so they could get out,” she said. “I think I’ve always wanted to help others that needed it.” Giving to others runs in her family, Amos said. “My parents were immi- grants from Italy, very hard- working and very giving to the people and communi- ties in the valley,” she said. “I’d give them the credit.” Warden, 85, has volun- teered in her Monmouth neighborhood since moving there more than 30 years ago. “I was involved with the neighborhood and every- thing,” she said. Warden said volunteering is easy when it’s helping with something you’re pas- sionate about. She has worked with American Red Cross blood drives, volunteered at the li- brary, food bank and at the senior center. “I love the library,” War- den said. “I definitely en- joyed volunteering there. The food bank, I felt we were helping people that needed help, so my neigh- bor and I volunteered there for a few years.” Helping other people is a two-way street in a way, beneficial for both the vol- unteer and the person being helped. “I get to meet new people and it makes me feel good that I’m helping other peo- ple,” Warden said. “Volun- teering is important to me. Makes you feel good, doesn’t it, to feel like you’re helping some people?” Amos agreed that volun- teering is a rewarding expe- rience, but can be frustrat- ing, too. “It’s disheartening at times,” she said, noting a trend away from volunteer- ing in general. Amos said she sees a lot of people who are capable of volunteering, and for one reason or another, don’t. Ev e n t e e n a g e r s a n d young adults have a hard time finding community service — even when that service is court-ordered, Amos said. “It’s hard for them to find somebody that will let them do that,” she said. For anyone who wants to volunteer and doesn’t know where to start, “Absolutely go talk to Sue Teal, (Mon- mouth Senior Center direc- tor),” Amos said. “She’ll find something for you to do.” To volunteer at the Mon- mouth Senior Center, call Teal at 503-838-5678. INDEPENDENCE — The Inde- pendence Police Department will participate in the 2015 Na- tional Drunk Driving Enforce- ment Crackdown, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign goes into ef- fect Aug. 19 through Sept. 7. The goal is to prevent drunk driving, according to a press release from Independence Officer David Oliveros. The department also will par- ticipate in the Safety Belt Over- time Enforcement Blitz from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6. The focus is proper child safety seat use, cell- phone use and speeding. Officers will have the oppor- tunity to work traffic enforce- ment overtime hours with spe- cific goals that include keeping drunk drivers off the road and making sure people are not dis- tracted while driving. Siletz donates to school supplies DALLAS — The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed more than $373,000 to 37 organizations on July 31, including two serving Polk County. The Salvation Army of Marion and Polk counties received $1,331 to help distribute school supplies and backpacks in Falls City. Also, West Valley Housing Authority in Dallas was given $2,000 to support Dallas Night Out, a free school supply give- away, clothing giveaway, and immunization clinic held at Dal- las United Methodist Church. The fund donates money to entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county serv- ice area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Mar- ion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) or Na- tive American entities and activi- ties located anywhere in the United States. HEALTH DIRECTORY AUDIOLOGY COUNSELING 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 • CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING ~ KATE KOENS, NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and Certified Temperament Therapist is accepting new clients at her Dallas and Falls City offices. She works with individuals in a safe environment to help individuals find healing and fulfillment by teaching good communication skills, appreciation for self and others, appropriate responses to individual and fam- ily needs, how to build relationships of trust, appro- priate crisis responses, and how to obtain overall family wellness emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Some specific areas of counsel offered are marriage and family, adolescent issues, depression, past and present trauma, grief, identity crisis, divorce, child- hood losses, and feelings of hopelessness. Our goal is to help individuals realize their full potential and to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective and purpose. For more information or to schedule an ap- pointment please call 503-917-1625 or visit our web- site: www.crossandcrowncounseling.com 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. Li- censed Massage Therapy available on site. 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 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, treatment of pelvic pain, symptom control for menopause and abnormal periods. Dr. Sakon works in Dallas on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. seeing patients at the clinic and performing gynecol- ogical 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 appointment. Visit westval- leyhospital.org/specialtyclinic. 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. Call the Itemizer-Observer at 503-623-2373 for more information or to have your business listed in this directory.
