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
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and hearing related disorders. Evan L. Evans, Ph. D,
and Julie B. Evans, AuD are both doctoral level Audi-
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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