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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 27, 2016 7A Dallas Armory property sale falls through By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — Risks out- weighed advantages in the proposed purchase of the former Dallas Armory prop- erty by the Dallas Urban Re- newal Agency. Long on a list of projects for the urban renewal dis- trict, the sale was rejected by agency directors — mem- bers of the Dallas City Coun- cil — on July 18. The Urban Renewal Dis- trict Board of Directors fol- lowed the recommendation of the agency’s advisory committee that urged the agency board to decline the Oregon Military Depart- ment’s (OMD) $120,000 sale offer. OMD sent the sales contract to the city in May. Concerns included poten- tial environmental issues, lack of time to profit from the agency’s investment, and a perceived lack of buy- ers for the site. Talk of purchasing the property began in the 2010- 11 fiscal year, before the old armory was demolished. During deconstruction of the building, an oil storage container was found under- ground, requiring removal and monitoring. The discovery delayed the sale, and the earliest the dis- trict could take possession of the site would have been spring 2017, after the De- partment of Environmental Quality issued a “no further action” letter. Now agency leaders be- lieve it’s too late for the property to be a worthy in- vestment. Jason Locke, Dallas’ com- munity development direc- Dallas Armory • The Urban Renewal District Board of Directors declined the Oregon Military Department’s $120,000 sale offer. • Among the concerns raised included potential environ- mental issues, lack of time to profit from the agency’s in- vestment and a perceived lack of buyers for the site. • Talks of purchasing the property began in the 2010-11 fiscal year. tor, said when discussions began, the district was less than half way through its 20- year lifespan. Dallas’ urban renewal district includes the downtown area and sur- rounding neighborhoods and began in 2004. “Now it’s 2016-17. The life of the district has gotten a lot shorter, for the ability to potentially recoup some of that investment,” he said. A “no further action” letter doesn’t give the site a clean bill of health, environmen- tally speaking, Locke said. That means a future owner could be on the hook for more cleanup costs if the site is slated for redevelop- ment. “All that means is that they are not requiring any further action on the prop- erty. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the property is clean,” he said. “It doesn’t deal with anything related to liability or future liability.” Locke and the advisory committee also had con- cerns about the changes to neighboring properties since 2010-11. The armory site, located at 817 SW Church St., is surrounded by vacant buildings, including those that once housed the downtown Safeway, the Dal- las Super Market, and local Department of Human Serv- ices offices. The advisory committee concluded nearby empty buildings and possible envi- ronmental issues could make it difficult to attract a buyer to redevelop the site in partnership with the dis- trict, Locke said. One benefit of purchasing the site would be that the agency could actively seek partnership opportunities, but the question to the agency was if that was worth spending $120,000 that could be used on other projects. “The advisory committee didn’t feel like it did and, as staff, it’s hard to make that argument,” Locke said. With the district turning down the offer, OMD will surplus the property and try to find another buyer. Director Kelly Gabliks said the drawbacks were too much for her to consider the purchase, even with the knowledge it could be va- cant for some time. “It will be state-owned, state responsibility, so we don’t have to take on that li- ability,” she said. “Maybe if it was closer, right across the street or part of downtown, it might worth the gamble, but I would accept the rec- ommendation of the com- mittee.” The board voted unani- mously to decline OMD’s offer. Hawaii: Dallas firefighters honored Continued from Page 1A With more than 100 entries all decked to fit the theme, the event puts Dallas on display. That is most true of the choice of grand marshal. This year, the honor goes to Dal- las volunteer firefighters. Dallas is the largest city in the state to be served by an almost en- tirely volunteer fire department, and those volunteers respond to more than 1,000 calls each year, according to department officials. That required more than 8,000 hours of training collectively by volunteers in the last year. Metcalfe said the Summerfest board takes suggestions for grand marshal and considers which of those is most worthy of recogni- tion. She noted, given the amount of time volunteers have to train, it takes extraordinary dedication to be a firefighter in Dallas. “It’s a life commitment to volun- teer for the fire department,” Met- calfe said. Dallas Fire spokeswoman April HEALTH DIRECTORY AUDIOLOGY GENERAL DENTISTRY 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 • 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. 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. 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 com- munication skills, appreciation for self and others, ap- propriate responses to individual and family needs, how to build relationships of trust, appropriate crisis responses, 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 • 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 GYNECOLOGY SERVICES Gynecological care is available in Dallas at the Salem Health West Valley 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 Salem Health West Valley sur- gical suites. New patients are welcome! Salem Health West Valley Specialty Clinic is located at 591 SE Clay St., Dallas. Call 503-831-0784 for an appointment. Visit salemhealth.org/westvalley. 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) IMAGING SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY offers state-of-the- art all-digital diagnostic imaging services. With your physician's referral, we provide bone densitometry, CT scan, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and MRI services. Check out our comfortable and spa- cious mammography suite. We are located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7302. LABORATORY SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY provides lab services at two convenient locations in Dallas and Monmouth. Both labs are fully accredited, providing collections and testing with healthcare provider referral. Employ- ment and self-referral drug testing is offered. The West Valley Hospital lab in Dallas is open 24 hours, seven days a week, at 525 SE Washington St., 503-623-7303. The Monmouth lab is located in the Monmouth Med- ical Center, 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1388. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed be- tween 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- Welsh said the department was ex- tremely proud to have its volun- teers showcased in the parade. “We are very excited for them,” Welsh said. “I think our community is incredibly fortunate to have the volunteer fire department we have.” Call the Itemizer-Observer at 503-623-2373 to have your business listed in this directory. 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. PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES • 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 • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY offers a wide range of rehabilitation services. Our hospital in Dallas, located at 525 SE Washington St. in Dallas, offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). 503-623-7305. Our clinic in Monmouth offers physical therapy, occupa- tional therapy and speech therapy. Located at 512 Main St. 503-838-1388. Visit www.salemhealth.org/westvalley. PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS • DR. CHARLES ESSEX, family medicine, is accepting new patients at Salem Health West Valley Medical Clinic, located at 512 Main St., Suite 300, Monmouth, 503-838-1182. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Essex provides care for the entire family and will work with you to build a healthy lifestyle with annual exams, immunizations, 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 Salem Health West Valley Medical Clinic at 555 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7301. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Hadley provides of- fers family medicine for your entire family from new- borns to adults with annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. SHAMANIC HEALER • MARIAN SIMON, MA Shamanic healer and coun- selor specializing in spiritual healing and development since 1994. If you are ready to open your heart, expand your mind, understand your soul’s purpose in life and solve problems from a spiritual perspective, I can pro- vide you with shamanic tools to empower your life. 503-831-0158. simonart@teleport.com http://marian- simon.com