Polk County News
2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 23, 2016
NEWS IN BRIEF
Indy goes into overtime to stop DUII
INDEPENDENCE — For the rest of March and throughout
April, Independence Police Department oicers will have an
opportunity to work overtime to look for and arrest impaired
drivers.
Patrol members will also be given the opportunity to work
overtime in search of people driving distracted by either talk-
ing or texting on cellphones.
During February, IPD issued seven citations for driving
under the inluence of alcohol or drugs.
Kicker must be claimed on 2015 taxes
SALEM — There will be a “kicker” issued for this year, but
there won’t be any kicker checks issued as there have been in
the past.
A more than $402 million tax surplus was conirmed by the
Oice of Economic Analysis during the irst week of October.
The surplus triggered a tax surplus credit, or “kicker,” for the
2015 tax year.
To claim the kicker, you must ile a 2015 tax return. To calcu-
late the amount of credit, multiply your 2014 tax liability be-
fore any credits, except credits for taxes paid to other states, by
5.6 percent.
Detailed information on how to claim your credit will be in
the 2015 Oregon personal income tax return instructions.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/dor.
EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer
Workers continue to make progress on the Monmouth Main Street Amphitheater despite recent rainy weather.
Amphitheater project on track
Monmouth venue scheduled to open on time, on budget
By Emily Mentzer
The Itemizer-Observer
MONMOUTH — Progress
on the Monmouth Main
Street Park Amphitheater is
slogging along, said Russ
Cooper, public works direc-
tor.
“That word is a nice mix
of slow and soggy,” he said.
“The contractor is doing a
great job.”
The project is on schedule
to be done in April or mid-
May, Cooper said.
“We are at that point in
the project where all the
trades are trying to work at
the same time,” he said. “It
takes quite a bit of coordina-
tion.”
Cooper said winter builds
are a challenge.
“We were fortunate to
have a couple weeks of dry
weather at the beginning of
the project,” he said. “It gave
us the opportunity to get the
building sites dug out, all the
underground utilities in and
the area graded.”
The project also is on
track to stay on budget,
Cooper said.
“There have been some
changes in project costs, but
all are within the project
contingency,” he said. “One
component of the water har-
vesting system — that will
reuse the splash fountain
water to irrigate the park —
was the most significant
change. It added $15,000 to
the project.”
Cooper said he is looking
forward to watching all the
Fourth of July shows at the
new venue.
“The amphitheater is a
great addition to the Main
Monmouth Police honors officers
MONMOUTH — Monmouth’s Oicer of the Year award was
presented to two oicers in a tie vote: Detective Kevin Renfro
and Oicer Justin Reynolds, both for their outstanding work in
2015.
Monmouth Police Department held its 14th annual awards ban-
quet to honor Renfro, Reynolds and other oicers on March 11.
The 2015 Reserve Oicer of the Year was presented to Re-
serve Oicer David Ritchey. Renfro also received the Survival
Skills Award.
The Lifesaving Award went to Sgt. Matt Olafson for his ac-
tions in saving a child who was choking.
Oicer Ben Simpson was the recipient of the Special Chief’s
Award for his DUII enforcement. Reserve Oicer Samuel Mears
was honored with a Special Chief’s Award for meeting personal
itness goals.
Polk No. 1 honors firefighters, board
EMILY MENTZER/ Itemizer-Observer
The Monmouth Main Street Amphitheater project is
slated to be completed in April or mid-May.
Street Park,” he said.
The project cost about
$1.222 million.
The city council approved
a $500,000 loan from Mon-
mouth Power and Light to
the Urban Renewal District.
The loan will be paid back
over 10 years with 2.54 per-
cent interest. About
$422,000 of the project will
come from the parks system
development charges.
The remaining balance
will come from the Urban
Renewal District.
Ron Dalen, project man-
ager with Essex General
Construction Inc., did not
return calls by press time.
INDEPENDENCE — Polk County Fire District No. 1 personnel
were recognized and honored for their eforts in 2015 on Feb. 27.
Years of Service awards went to: 5 years — ireighters Pedro
Avila, JJ Oliveros and Caleb Taylor, engineers Jim Burke and
Stuart Edgar, Chaplain Ted Gibson and Paramedic Jessica Grif-
in; 10 years — ireighters Michael Hasson and Chris Paulsen
and Support Services Catherine Schneiderman; 15 years —
Capt. Ben Stange and ireighter Chad Paoli; 20 years — Engi-
neer Carlo Calabrese; 25 years — Lt. Brian Yost.
Instructor of the Year went to Stange, who also took the Of-
icer of the Year.
Rookie of the Year went to ireighter Mollie Owen. Support
Member of the Year went to Jacqueline Shellito.
Gibson was given the IAFF Local 4196 Award.
Fireighter/Paramedic Jennifer Wagner was named EMT of
the Year and Employee of the Year.
The Chiefs Award was given to Engineer Al Lindskog. The
Resident Volunteer of the Year went to Fireighter/EMT Eric
Hines.
Fireighter of the Year went to Fireighter Brenden Shellito.
HEALTH DIRECTORY
AUDIOLOGY
COUNSELING
GYNECOLOGY SERVICES
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.
• 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
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.
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. 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.
• 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.
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.