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Polk County News 2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 30, 2015 NEWS IN BRIEF Rempel poem chosen for publication DALLAS — At the recent Writer’s conference in Portland, local poet Debbie Rempel of Dallas gave a reading of her poem “Beach Chair.” This poem has been purchased by the Assembly of God Gospel Publishing House to be used in one their publica- tions. Debbie is a longtime Dallas resident and graduate of Dallas High School. She has written many poems over the years which have been published. This is the irst time she has been paid for one of her poems. New manager hired at Polk CDC INDEPENDENCE — Polk Community Development Corpora- tion has hired Kevin Alejandrez as the new site manager for the Park West apartment complex at E Street in Independence. Park West Apartments were Polk CDC’s irst major develop- ment, completed in 1996. The nonproit organization develops multifamily and lease- to-own homes for low- to moderate-income families, and ad- ministers an afordable rehabilitation loan program for qualiied homeowners, rental property owners and businesses. Its mis- sion is to provide income-eligible Polk County residents with opportunities for high quality, afordable housing. For more information or to donate: www.polkcdc.org. Dallas Fire responds to care facility DALLAS — Dallas Fire and EMS responded to the Ellendale Residential Care Facility, 511 E. Ellendale Ave., on Dec. 19 for a reported structure ire. On arrival, ire department personnel found the source of the smoke, which turned out to be a ire in one of the facility’s rest- rooms. About 50 residents were evaluated and relocated tem- porarily while the ire was extinguished. Residents were allowed to return a short time later, once the smoke was cleared from the facility. The ire was contained to the restroom. Minimal damage was reported. The cause of the ire is under investigation. Dallas Fire was assisted by Dallas Police Department, Polk County Fire District No. 1, Faulk Ambulance Service, and Polk County Sherif’s Oice. Driver cited after accident at Main DALLAS — Stefani Thompson, 34, of Falls City, was cited on Dec. 17 for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk after an accident at Main Street and Walnut Avenue. Thompson was making a legal left-hand turn from Walnut Av- enue onto Main Street when she hit a juvenile pedestrian who was legally crossing in the crosswalk, said Lt. Jerry Mott. “She (Thompson) had a green light,” Mott said. “She didn’t see the lady in the crosswalk and ran into her.” The pedestrian was transported to a hospital and has since been released. The accident happened at 2:54 p.m. on Dec. 17 and closed the road long enough for Dallas police oicers to take measure- ments, in case a recreation of the accident was needed later, Mott said. DALLAS UPHOLSTERY HAS MOVED! 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At the time, Indra thought to make a business out of it, but is kind of relieved there Daniel Indra is not a huge daily demand for children’s urns. “In some ways it’s a good thing that the urn business isn’t an everyday thing,” he said. “Obviously from a busi- ness perspective, it’s not.” Instead of folding up the printer, Indra is working to Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen DALLAS, OR 97338 Winters Sewing RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 FURNITURE • AUTO • MARINE • ATV Emmy Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs From all of us to all of you! Thank You for your support! ❄ We look forward to meeting your news and advertising needs in 2016. The staff at the Itemizer-Observer find other ways to market the uses of the machine, from Christmas ornaments at craft fairs to designing prosthetics. “We have some ideas of some projects that we want to fund personally so we can show off what the printer can do,” he said. “We’re still at the point that we don’t fully understand what the printer can do.” Indra lost two fingers in a work accident years ago. Now, he and his friend are working to print him a pros- thetic for those digits. “3-D printing is revolu- tionizing the world of pros- thetics,” Indra said. He also is looking at creating props from movies or comics for props enthusiasts. “Literally anything you can think of and draw on a computer, it can be printed,” Indra said. While the company is still in its early stages, Indra said his ultimate goal is to make it profitable enough to give back to the community that has so supported him and his family, before and after Daniel’s tragic death. “We’re hoping to help the Scout Pack that my son was in, buy some uniforms for Kids, Inc., help sponsor camping trips,” Indra said. “Things like that were im- portant to Daniel. We want to help give back, help fund those activities that Daniel really liked.” For more information: Fenix3D.net.