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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 12, 2017 5A Sign: Community comes together to help Traffic: Expect to Continued from Page 1A “I thought it was fitting,” he said. “We painted the words white, and then I went around the little trench line around the let- ters with black to make it pop out more.” To cover the spray paint on the posts, Sires painted them black. “I didn’t want the family to go out there last night and say, ‘the sign looks great,’ and still see that paint on those posts,” Sires said. “I’m just glad they woke up this morning and they did not have to see any ugly. That’s all I cared about.” Lofton said the sign looks different from other city park signs, but it’s fitting because it’s more than a park, it’s a memorial to a fallen soldier. Theda Tawney, Ian’s mother, said she was upset when she first found out about the vandalism, and surprised by the number of people who responded and how strongly they felt. “I was not sure how it could be fixed, but Alex took action right away,” she said. “It was comforting to know a veteran was working on the situation. Alex and everyone involved did an amazing job. It looks great and we have met some new friends.” Tawney also said she was grateful for the way the situ- ation was explained by Lt. Jerry Mott. “Mott did a beautiful job of describing the situation,” she said. Mott posted on the Dal- las Police Facebook page that the suspect, “a 55-year- old female known to Dallas Police from previous events” was cited and re- leased for two counts of third-degree criminal mis- chief. The woman told po- lice she spray-painted “City Park” and an arrow to make “directions so others could more easily find it.” “Nothing suggested the suspect targeted the sign in- tentionally to disrespect the sacrifice Sgt. Tawney made for us,” Mott said in the Facebook post. Lofton and Sires were concerned the city of Dallas would replace the sign so it would be consistent with the color scheme of other park signs, but Park Super- visor Eric Totten said he has no plans to do that. “The response was amaz- ing on it,” Totten said. “I was scratching my head with what we were going to do with the posts, but it looks good. We’re going to see major delays EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer The repainted sign at Sgt. Ian Tawney M. Memorial Park. leave it as-is.” Because of his efforts, Lofton said he’s “Dallas Facebook famous,” but he insists it was a community effort to fix the sign. “I started it, but it wasn’t just me who did it,” he said. “There were four of us the first night; there were two of us the next day; and then Janie and her husband showed up to help. This has been a com- munity thing from the get- go. I’ve just been the fig- urehead, for lack of a bet- ter word. I was the first one who, instead of saying ‘I’m going to do it,’ I just went and acted.” Lofton insists that, given the time, many others would have done the same. “I’m retired; it was mid- night on the Fourth of July, probably because I’m a lit- tle crazy, too. Most people wouldn’t go out there at midnight and try and do it,” he said. “There were a lot of people who wanted to do it the next morning, I’m sure. But 95 percent of them probably had to work be- cause it was the first day back coming from a four- day (weekend).” Shirley Buchanan, owner of Sassy’s Keggs and Eggs, paid for the paint used to fix the sign, and Jake Frazier from Dallas Dominos do- nated pizzas to Lofton and his crew — which Lofton used to host an informal “rededication” of the newly painted sign for the com- munity on Thursday night. Lofton said the entire or- deal is a reflection of how great the Dallas community is. “From the vile acts of one person, you really see what your community’s based on,” he said. “This commu- nity’s great. Whenever something bad happens, it seems like the community pulls together and takes care of it.” Continued from Page 1A The morning of the eclipse could be even more hectic from a traffic perspective if weather on the Coast doesn’t cooperate. “If we wake up at 7 a.m. and it’s cloudy, people will rush into the valley,” Beers- Seydel said. Oregon Department of En- ergy Nuclear Emergency Pre- paredness Coordinator Deanna Henry said local drivers should not break nor- mal driving habits. “We’re working with our petroleum companies so that they can apply their special events planning strategies to- ward that event,” Henry said. “That means they have ample time to gradually max- imize their supply volume to meet an increase in demand. They are prepared if there is a need to increase delivery from once every four days to every day and a half, and our trucking companies operate at about 40 percent capacity. We anticipate increasing that to 100 percent, if needed.” Henry said she is confident the strategies will be enough, but things could change. “We do anticipate some spot problems in the more rural communities,” Henry Poetic wisdom If you wait to arrive You’ll be late on the drive And miss the celestial lights. If you hurry to leave You’ll surely feel peeved. Stick around and see Ore- gon’s sights. * — ODOT said. “The strategies also don’t accommodate for be- haviors out of the norm for our Oregon motorists. If they go out of the norm, it may put an unnecessary strain on an already strained supply system and may create our own problems.” Jim Todd, space science director at OMSI and mem- ber of the statewide task force, suggests approaching the eclipse weekend as if ex- treme weather hit. “Treat it like a snow day,” Todd said. “The infrastruc- ture in Oregon is not built to handle (the traffic). We are a mountain state. Here in Ore- gon it’s a bit of a challenge to get around. Give yourself extra time. Get there early, stay put and leave later.” 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 ceru- men management, Tinnitus testing and Tinnitus man- agement techniques. An Audiologist, having the Audiology credentials of the American Academy of Au- diology (F-AAA) and the The American Speech Hear- ing and Language Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) is the professional of choice for anything related to hearing and or hearing related is- sues. 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 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 & Thurs 8- noon & 2-6 pm; Wed 2-6 pm. & Fri 8-noon. 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 Certified Temperament Therapist. Cross and Crown Counseling offers counseling services to indi- viduals, couples and families as well as identity semi- nars 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, di- vorce, and identity crisis. We help our clients find healing, learn communication skills, and appropriate responses to individual and family needs and how to obtain overall health, mentally, emotionally, and spir- itually. We provide a safe and caring environment to face life situations, address interpersonal and intrap- ersonal conflict and help individuals realize their full potential in order to live decisively with truth, rele- vance, perspective, and purpose. For more informa- tion or to schedule an appointment please call (503) 917-1625 or visit our website at www.crossandcrown- counseling.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 procedures, 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 surgical 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 spacious 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 ac- cidents, 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.
