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Polk County News 2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • December 28, 2016 Looking back at what headlines mattered most to you in 2016 Itemizer-Observer staff report POLK COUNTY — The past year has been an event- ful one. From elections to sports teams, there has been no shortage of news that affect- ed Polk County. Here are the 10 most read stories online: 1. Dallas teacher and coach arrested on sex abuse charge — Sept. 13, 2016 Police found evidence to support allegations that Kirk David Myrold — a Spanish teacher and girls’ soccer coach for Dallas High School — had been involved in an inappropriate relation- ship with a 17-year-old fe- male student of the high school. Myrold was arrested and charged with one count each of luring a minor, a felony, and second-degree sexual abuse, also a felony. He pleaded not guilty to three charges in Polk County Circuit Court on Sept. 27. Myrold was arraigned on one count of luring a minor and two counts of second- degree sex abuse. All three counts are Class-C felonies. UPDATE: Myrold had a pretrial conference on Thurs- day. His next court date is had not been scheduled as of Tuesday morning. 2. Local youth dies in swimming accident — June 27, 2016 Cody Watson, 16, of Mon- mouth, died while swim- ming on June 26, according to the Wheeler County Sher- iff’s Office. Deputies from the sher- iff’s office were called to the John Day River about eight miles west of Spray at noon on reports that a 16-year-old male had disappeared be- neath the surface of the river while swimming with friends. A celebration of the teen’s life was held at Panther Sta- dium. 3. One killed in early morning crash in Dallas — Nov. 16, 2016 Louis Hildago, 39, of Dal- las, was killed after a head- on collision with a Toyota Tacoma, driven by Tad Young, 34, of Silverton. The crash occurred on Nov. 16 at about 3:15 a.m. on Highway 223 near milepost 1, just north of Dallas. A Kenworth tractor pulling a loaded log trailer swerved to avoid the colli- sion, left the roadway and came to rest in the ditch. Fatigue may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Young suffered minor in- juries and refused medical transport. Steven Follett, 65, of Philomath, the driver of the Kenworth, was uninjured. 4. Dallas Police seeks help with identifying person of interest — Feb. 22, 2016 The Dallas Police Depart- ment asked for help identi- fying a person of interest in connection with a theft of about $3,000 in jewelry from a business in the 800 block of Main Street. The theft oc- curred at about 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. UPDATE: Dallas police have still not identified this person, though officers have followed up on several leads, Lt. Jerry Mott said. If you have information about this incident, contact Senior Officer Colby Hamil- ton at 503-831-3516. 5. Man dies after officer- involved shooting in West Salem — July 6, 2016 A Polk County deputy shot a man on Tuesday night during an attempt to take him into custody on High- way 22. The man, Joshua A. Bolster, 29, of Salem, was transported to the Salem Hospital where he died from his injuries. A grand jury later found Deputy Casey Gibson was justified in shooting Bolster. 6. Dallas Police Officer in- jured, suspect dead after shooting — Dec. 16, 2016 Jeremiah N. Anderson was shot and killed during an officer-involved shooting in the Dallas Walmart park- ing lot on the evening of Dec. 16, according to Ore- gon State Police. A preliminary investiga- tion by the OSP and its part- ners revealed that at 5:26 p.m., three Dallas police of- ficers responded to a com- plaint of an adult male who appeared intoxicated in the parking lot at Walmart. Officers attempted to take the male, identified as An- derson, 36, of Dallas, into custody for driving under the influence of intoxicants. According to the report from OSP, Anderson resisted ar- rest and fired as many as two rounds, striking Sgt. Rob Hatchell in the leg. Hatchell and officer Mike Fleming re- turned fire, striking Ander- son, reports state. Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene. Hatchell was treated and released. 7. Polk County burglary suspect arrested — March 11, 2016 A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy and Dallas police of- ficer stopped a burglary in progress on the morning of March 11, arresting the sus- pect without incident. A report of a burglary in the 8500 block of Red Prairie Road was called in at about 6:40 a.m. The 911 caller said a male subject had broken 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, Tues & Fri 8-noon & 2-6 pm; Wed 2-4 pm. & Thurs 2-6 pm. 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 pro- vide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity ad- justing for all ages in a loving and caring environment. We are accepting 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- into the house and was still inside. The owner of the res- idence was not home at the time. Bradley Bond, 38, of Mon- mouth, was arrested on charges of first-degree bur- glary, first-degree trespass- ing, second-degree theft, second-degree criminal mischief and possession of methamphetamine. 8. Fire at Forest River contained — March 3, 2016 The investigation into the cause of a fire at Forest River in Dallas is ongoing, but fire officials know one thing for sure: the RV manufacturing plant’s interior sprinklers saved the day. Firefighters were called to the plant, at 1429 SE Uglow Ave., at about 11:55 a.m. By the time fire crews arrived, Forest River’s workers had been evacuated. According to firefighters on scene, the fire appears to have started on the outside of the building and traveled up the wall. The blaze trig- gered the sprinkler system, which knocked down the fire that had spread to the inside of the building. 9. American Gas, Tech to bring 900 jobs to Dallas — Feb. 24, 2016 American Gas & Technol- ogy (AG&T) founder Ray Tate Jr. said the company is developing the “21st century gas station” and its vision is as big as the facility it’s re- modeling to build its dream. AG&T, which specializes in the development of lique- fied natural gas fueling sta- tions, bought the long-va- cant Tyco building in Dallas. Tim Tight projects AG&T will bring back the jobs lost when the plant went dark nearly 10 years ago. He said there are other plans for investing in the community, including de- veloping a welding school that will offer local students internships to learn the skill. 10. Dallas PD investigat- ing Thursday night crash on W. Ellendale — May 6, 2016 The Dallas Police Depart- ment is looking for witness- es to a crash that occurred at about 9:38 p.m. on May 5 in the 800 block of West Ellen- dale Avenue in Dallas. According to police, an adult male had crashed a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse into several mailboxes before hit- ting a tree. The driver was transported to a hospital. There were no passengers. UPDATE: Kyle Bradford, 23, Polk County resident, was cited and released for driving under the influence of intox- icants, reckless driving, sec- ond-degree criminal mis- chief and third-degree crimi- nal mischief, Lt. Jerry Mott said. 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
