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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 10, 2017 5A Farm: Season starts in June Bed: Reservations come Continued from Page 1A “We’ve struggled with how wet it’s been,” Stein said. “We’ve been scram- bling to get all our stuff in the ground.” Without using a green- house, Stein and Olsen are stuck using the true Ore- gon growing season — which has not started early this year. “The soil was really cold for a long time, and the rain really affected when we could get into the soil,” Olsen said. “I think if the winters and springs progress like that, I would put up a hoop house to be able to produce the food that we need. The cold weather up through April is kind of brutal for some crops.” The urban farm model can provide not only local, organically grown food for families, but business op- p o r t u n i t i e s f o r yo u n g farmers who may not oth- erwise be able to practice their trade. “The barrier to farm right now for young farm- ers is land,” Olsen said. “So if these communities are creating spaces where farmers are needed and they can start their own business, I think there’s potential there. At least for Dylan and I, we could- n’t buy our own land.” With the average age of farmers being 65, Olsen said getting young farm- ers into the land is impor- tant. Stein didn’t always want to be a farmer. He grew up in the suburbs and stud- ied politics in university before taking an office job. “I had this sort of an awakening,” he said. “This is not how I want to be spending my time.” Through a series of events, Stein found him- self working as an intern for an organic farm. “It sort of clicked for me that this is where I want to be spending my energy and effort,” he said. “It’s a culmination of a lot of work, but it’s re- warding, and it’s really the only work I want to be doing.” Lucky Crow Farms uses organic practices, and is working toward certifica- tion. “We grow all our plants with no pesticides or syn- thetic fertilizer,” Stein said. “So, it’s keeping up w i t h t h e s l u g s. W h e n you’re farming sort of or- g a n i c a l l y, i t’s a l w a y s , you’ve got to be kind of ducking and dodging to get the pest control right.” A benefit of the CSA, urban, community farm model is it eliminates the middle man. If a customer doesn’t care for spinach — or con- sumes a lot of it — he or she can let Olsen and Stein know so the farmers can make adjustments to the crop planning for the next season. The farm also provides a place for families to come volunteer or to learn more about the ori- gins of their food. After years of maneu- vering between members of the Edwards Addition homeowner’s association and the Monmouth City Council, Lucky Crow Farms has decided not to raise chickens. The council settled on allowing urban farms to raise up to 25 hens, but O l s e n s a i d t h a t i s n’t enough to provide eggs for 50 families. “That means maybe one egg every three days,” she said. For more information or to sign up for the CSA: luckycrowfarm.com. in at Little Luckiamute Continued from Page 1A While he had a green light to get to work, Radke said he has one more person to con- vince that his dream would work: Cheryl. “I said, ‘Let’s do a bed and breakfast. Nobody has done anything like that.’ You’ve got the mountain bike thing,” he said, referring to nearby Black Rock Mountain Bike Area. “We brainstormed a bit.” What came out of their planning is Little Luckiamute Creekside Bed & Breakfast, a four-room bed and breakfast that has just opened. It re- quired a painstaking remodel of the existing house and an addition to accommodate guests. The approximately 2,000- square feet of B&B includes one king bedroom, two queen bedrooms and a four- bed bunk room. Guests have shared access to a full kitchen, TV room and two bathrooms. Those staying at Little Luckiamute are treated to a beautiful view and the soothing sounds of the namesake river flowing at the edge of the property. The Radkes live in a sepa- rate part of the bed & break- fast and lease back to the Wards. The business still is a work-in-progress, but they are open for guests. “We don’t have a licensed kitchen yet, but there’s al- ways bagels. There’s pancake mix. My wife stocks it with fruit, coffee.” David said Cheryl still has another year before she re- tires from Oregon State Uni- versity, so they aren’t ready to plunge into cooking just yet. “Believe it or not, we’re getting calls,” David said. “We just got our license.” To cater to the mountain bikers — and some have al- ready made reservations — there’s hot and cold water on the outside so riders can clean the mud off their bikes — and themselves. One of the rooms has a bike theme in recognition of the popularity of the sport. Another room has a nauti- cal theme. “Paul worked as a com- mercial fisherman for years, so we thought it would be fun,” David said. He said they may develop wine tours and a local horse owner is putting together a horseback riding package to give guests more to do during their stay. David said he’d learn how to kayak the Little Luckiamute and would offer that service to guests, too. David said Falls City resi- dents have been welcoming and supportive of the ven- ture — even giving the cou- ple a round of applause when the city council ap- proved the B&B’s land use permit. “There’s great people in this town,” David said. He said having grown up in Dallas, the regional peck- ing order went like this: Peo- ple in Salem would make fun of Dallas. Residents of Dallas would extend that courtesy to Falls City. Finally, Falls City, would look down upon the former town of Valsetz. Now that he lives in Falls City, David said that was based on misconceptions. “People just laugh at me when I say that I’m here to stay in Falls City. I’m here,” David said. “They laugh, but you know what? The people are great.” Now, David and Cheryl hope they can repay the kindness they’ve received. “We’re just getting started on this place,” David said. HEALTH DIRECTORY AUDIOLOGY GENERAL DENTISTRY MASSAGE 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 locations to serve you. Audiology Associates 1343-A Monmouth St., Independence • 503-838-3001 2296 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis • 541-757-2500 • DALLAS FAMILY DENTAL - Benjamin James DDS, Tom Davis DMD, Les Wheeler DDS. 289 E Ellendale Ave Ste. 204, Dallas. Dallas Family Dental provides general and cosmetic dentistry for children and adults. We are happy to serve as your dental providers, and are accepting new patients. www.dallasfamilyden- taloregon.com • 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- 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 CHIROPRACTIC • JOYNT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Brian Joynt, DC - 629 Clay Street East, Monmouth, OR 97361 Family- oriented chiropractic clinic, dedicated to creating an unparalleled experience of service, quality and care by teaching the true principles of chiropractic. We look forward to empowering each of you to help your fam- ily participate more fully in life. New patients wel- come. Accept most insurance. Auto/personal injury and work comp. Massage therapist on site. Compli- mentary consultations. Call us today to make your ap- pointment (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 8-noon & 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 provide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity adjusting for all ages in a loving and car- ing environment. We are accepting new patients for Family Wellness Care, Medicare, Auto or personal in- jury & Workers Comp. Licensed Massage Therapy available on site. COUNSELING • CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING ~ KATE KOENS, NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and Cer- tified Temperament Therapist. Cross and Crown Counseling offers counseling services to individuals, couples and families as well as identity seminars and grief recovery workshops. Our office is located at 1156 SE Holman Ave. Dallas. Some specific areas of counsel are adolescent, premarital, marriage, trauma, crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, and identity crisis. We help our clients find healing, learn commu- nication skills, and appropriate responses to individ- ual and family needs and how to obtain overall health, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We provide a safe and caring environment to face life situations, ad- dress interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict and help individuals realize their full potential in order to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective, and purpose. For more information or to schedule an ap- pointment please call (503) 917-1625 or visit our web- site at www.crossandcrowncounseling.com • 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 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. 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, lo- cated at 525 SE Washington St. in Dallas, offers phys- ical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). 503- 623-7305. Our clinic in Monmouth offers physical therapy, occupational 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 pro- vides offers family medicine for your entire family from newborns to adults with annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. Call the Itemizer-Observer at 503-623-2373 to have your business listed in this directory.
