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Polk County News County Continued from Page 1A CCG Consulting and its partner Finley Engineering submitted a proposal to Inde- pendence in November 2017. The proposal said a study would look in to the possibili- ty of building a network with one provider — such as the county — and the feasibility of leasing existing fiber to connect to wireless towers throughout the county to provide service via a hybrid fiber and wireless network. CCG said, if it completed the work, it would include re- search of existing networks, pre-engineering to determine cost of building a broadband network, a business plan and possible funding sources. While CCG submitted the scope of work proposal, if the application is successful, a bid process would be used to select which firm would per- form the study, Irvine said. He said conversations with Commissioner Craig Pope about opportunities to ex- pand, including the use of ex- isting resources, led to the proposal of including Polk County in the application. Pope said, if the county participates and is awarded the grant, he would like to use the results of the feasibility study to request changes dur- ing the state’s 2019 legislative session. He said he expects Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 10, 2018 5A Fire: Issues raised over certifications the study will identify hurdles to expanding broadband service that lawmakers could help sort out. “My intent is to take this information and go to the legislature in 2019 and say here’s why we are not ex- panding. Here’s where you can help us,” he said. “I don’t know what that bill will look like yet. I don’t know how it will be done, but we need facts and data to put into lan- guage in a bill that says here’s how we can use the tools we already have, if you help us unlock the tool box.” The Polk County Board of Commissioners discussed the application at its Dec. 19 meeting, but wanted more information on the proposed study before joining Inde- pendence. The application period opens later this month and is due on Feb. 21. County Administrator Greg Hansen said he had ques- tions he would like answered before further consideration. “There’s going to be a lot of competition for that money, and how confident are we with this proposal that $50,000 will answer the ques- tions that we need an- swered?” Hansen asked. “When the analysis scope is figured out, how much money will that cost?” Continued from Page 1A Southwest’s board and Chief Fred Hertel have said liability, firefighter certifica- tion and department ac- creditation have been is- sues during contract nego- tiations. Records with Oregon De- partment of Public Safety Standards and Training, the organization that oversees firefighter certification and department accreditation, say Falls City hasn’t been accredited in years. “The department is not accredited to teach to statewide standards and hasn’t been accredited since May of 2011,” Hertel said. “They can train internally because DPSST is a volun- tary state standard, but it is a best practice and a stan- dard that was written into the 2014 contract between Southwest and Falls City. They had never honored that part of the contract.” Julie Olsen-Fink DPSST’s fire program manager said accreditation establishes a voluntar y “handshake” agreement that the depart- ment will follow all rules and regulations suggested for fire agencies. It also allows a depart- ment to offer its own training without having to bring in an outside certified trainer. “It means that they are self-contained,” Olsen-Fink said. She said the state doesn’t require agencies to be ac- credited, but noted that most fire agencies in Ore- gon are accredited. Olsen-Fink confirmed that Falls Ctiy Fire hasn’t been accredited since 2011, but is in the process of up- dating its status. “They’ve made contact with our agency for re-ac- creditation,” Olsen-Fink said. The process includes a review of current rules and regulations, assurance that the department has the proper equipment (a pumper engine), and pro- vides training directed by a National Fire Protection As- sociation certified fire in- structor. Accredited agencies also must provide proof of nec- essary re-certifications and maintain records of that training for at least five years. Olsen-Fink said if an agency can’t check all those boxes, departments work with the agency to set up a plan to achieve accredita- tion. Olsen-Fink said Thursday that the active roster of Falls City firefighters her agency has on file says that all are up to date on their certifica- tions. She noted that the paperwork on file at DPSST is only as current as the agency in question keeps it, and the DPSST doesn’t keep track of records that are out of date. Falls City representatives have said there has been some certification account- ing inconsistencies at DPSST. They are working on getting that straightened out. Hertel said some, but not all, of Falls City’s volun- teers are certified. Also noted after the con- tract dispute began is the existence of two open in- vestigations into sexual ha- rassment allegations involv- ing Falls City’s volunteers. Sheriff Mark Garton said his office investigated the cases in the spring and summer of 2017. That fol- lowed Falls City Fire’s own investigation that found the allegations couldn’t be proven, Young said. Garton said one of the cases reportedly happened at the Falls City Fire station and another occurred when the volunteers weren’t working on behalf of the fire department or at the sta- tion. “We did investigate them and compiled the reports,” Garton said. But Garton said the cases weren’t clear-cut, so the agency made no arrests and referred the investigation to the Polk County District At- torney. “We sent them up there for review in August and haven’t heard anything back,” Garton said. District Attorney Aaron Felton said the cases are open and are being actively reviewed. He said he could- n’t comment further be- cause investigations are on- going. Monday night, Falls City resident Kathy Flanigan asked if the board had con- sidered a third-party medi- ator to help with negotia- tions. Hertel said that was under consideration before Falls City declared an im- passe in negotiations late last year, and still is a possi- bility. He said the two sides would have to find a quali- fied person to mediate. “You have to have some- one who understands fire and EMS issues,” Hertel said. “There are several en- tities that are statewide that could come up with a third party, and we were looking into that.” Monday night, Watson said the board wasn’t pre- pared to answer all con- cerns, but would keep lis- tening to feedback from the community before deciding the next steps. 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 Au- diologists 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 management techniques. An Audiologist, having the Audiology credentials of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA) and the The American Speech Hearing and Language Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) is the professional of choice for anything 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 provid- ers, and are accepting new patients. www.dallasfami- lydentaloregon.com • RANDALL C. JONES, DMD - 1004 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 503-838-0434. Offering a broad range of dental services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. New patients and emergencies wel- come. • 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. At- water, Monmouth, OR 503-838-2998. Providing all phases of dental care for children and adults. We wel- come new patients! • KENNETH WINOKUR, DMD - 329 South Main Street Independence, OR 97351. 503-838-1633. High quality service with your comfort in mind. Ni- trous oxide gas sedation available. www.indepen- dencedental.org • OUT OF GRAVITY MASSAGE - Julianne Klingberg DeForest, LMT - 503.510.2256 - NOW IN INDEPEN- DENCE Enter Stressed, Leave Blessed - Out of Grav- ity 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 GYNECOLOGY SERVICES • 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 family participate more fully in life. New patients welcome. Accept most insurance. Auto/personal injury and work comp. Massage ther- apist 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 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 ef- fective full-spine and extremity adjusting 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. Licensed Massage Therapy available on site. COUNSELING • CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING ~ KATE KOENS, NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Coun- selor and Certified 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 specif- ic areas of counsel are adolescent, premarital, mar- riage, trauma, crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, 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 spiritually. We provide a safe and caring environ- ment to face life situations, address 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 appointment please call (503) 917-1625 or visit our website at www.cros- sandcrowncounseling.com 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 laparos- copy, as well as family planning, abnormal Pap eval- uation, 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 gyneco- logical 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 appoint- ment. 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, Diag- nosing hearing loss; Impedance; Fitting all types of hearing devices, Servicing all makes and models of hearing aids; Ear inspections; Wax removal; Hearing protection. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-4pm. (Fri- days by appointment only) ORTHODONTICS • YENNE & SCHOFIELD - SPECIALISTS IN OR- THODONTICS - 580 Main Street, Suite E, Dallas, 503- 623-5002. Providing Polk County with orthodontic care for children and adults for functions and cos- metics. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays. PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES • PINNACLE PHYSICAL THERAPY is an orthopedic physical therapy facility committed to getting great results for each patient. We focus on advanced spine care, women’s health issues, sport rehab, vehicle accidents, and work injuries. We offer highly special- ized care including manual therapy, aquatic therapy, specific deep tissue mobilization techniques, Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) techniques and therapeu- tic exercise. We have a warm, caring and friendly staff and accept most private health insurance, auto insurance, 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 conve- niently located 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 Dal- las, located at 525 SE Washington St. in Dallas, offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech ther- apy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). 503-623-7305. Our clinic in Monmouth offers phys- ical therapy, occupational therapy and speech ther- apy. Located at 512 Main St. 503-838-1388. Visit www. salemhealth.org/westvalley. IMAGING SERVICES PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS • 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, mammogra- phy, 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. • DR. CHARLES ESSEX, family medicine, is accept- ing 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 offers family medicine for your entire family from newborns to adults with annual exams, immu- nizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. LABORATORY SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY provides lab services at two convenient locations in Dallas and Monmouth. Both labs are fully accredited, provid- ing collections and testing with healthcare provider referral. Employment 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 Washing- ton St., 503-623-7303. The Monmouth lab is located in the Monmouth Medical Center, 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1388. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed between noon and 1 p.m. Ap- pointments are not required. Call the Itemizer-Observer at 503-623-2373 to have your business listed in this directory.
