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Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University A Note From Gerry Frank

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5203 54th Ct SE Cover Photo by A Beautiful Dominion Photography LLC Lucinda Parker Photo by K. B. Dixon pg 2 A Note From Gerry Frank pg 7 COVER STORY Lucinda Parker: Force Fields pg 12 SALEM MAGAZINE GOURMET Bentley's Grill Welcomes Famed Chef Hans Afshar pg 13 COOL WINTER FASHION pg 22 The Y's Masquerade Ball pg 24 Circle Mirror Transformation at The Verona Studio pg 27 COVER STORY Living: Hidden Luxury in Southeast Salem pg 37 UNITED Non Profit Catalyst pg 45 So. Much. Excitement! by Alex Casebeer

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The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette moving through the 1970s—her breakthrough Portland from the mid-century on. University is pleased to present a retrospective decade as a major figure in Pacific Northwest Hull says, “Parker is thought of as both a exhibition featuring the paintings of one of Or- modernism. In the last decades of the twentieth grand matriarch of regional modernism as well egon’s major modern artists, Lucinda Parker century, her art took on complex references to as a key presence on the current art scene in (American, born 1942). “Lucinda Parker: Force literature, music, and mythology; while in the Oregon. She is both historically significant Fields” has been organized by professor emer- twenty-first century, Parker has embraced the and currently relevant.” Hull goes on to say, itus and senior faculty curator Roger Hull and Pacific Northwest landscape as she has turned “Central to Lucinda Parker’s long, successful features 38 works of art drawn from public to rendering entire mountains in a rugged, life in art-making is her acknowledgment of and private collections throughout the region. post-cubist style. the accomplishments of others—past and pres- The exhibition opens January 19 and continues Parker’s work has been inspired by a variety ent—together with her remarkable originality through March 31, 2019 in the Melvin Hender- of movements and while firmly rooted in the as a painter of form and color, as an inventor son-Rubio Gallery and Maribeth Collins Lobby. traditions of European and American modern- of bold compositions that can stagger and ulti- Spanning some sixty years, the exhibition fol- ism, she also draws from the Pacific Northwest mately inspire viewers—artists and lay persons lows Parker’s remarkable career: from her early artistic tradition where she is especially drawn alike—who appreciate textures, energy flows, paintings; to works she created as a student at to the works of C.S. Price, Charles Heaney, Lou- and spatial dynamics pushed to the limit on a the Museum Art School in Portland, Oregon; to is Bunce, Mel Katz, and other artists active in painted surface.” Lucinda Parker (American, b. 1942), “Cantabile,” 1991, acrylic on canvas and wood, 39 1/4 x 31 1/4 in., collection of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, Salem, OR, Lucinda Parker (American,The b. 1942), Bill Rhoades “Pinkish Collection, Lenticular,” A 2017,Gift in acrylic Memory on of canvas, Murna 62and x 48Vay in., Rhoades, courtesy 2012.003.029. of the artist and Photo: Linda Dale Hodges Peterson. Gallery. Photo: Jim Lommasson. -8- -9- Events A variety of complimentary exhibition relat- ed events have been planned and offer new in- sights into the life and times of this important and influential Oregon painter. A Lecture with Lucinda Parker will be held at 5 p.m. on January 19 at the Paulus Lecture Hall at the Willamette University College of Law. Tuesday Gallery Talks with museum docents will take place every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. starting January 22 and continuing through March 26. A film show- ing of “Lucinda Parker on Screen” will be held February 17 between 2 and 3 p.m. at the Paulus Lecture Hall at the Willamette University Col- lege of Law. On March 10 Lucinda Parker will lead a Gallery Talk starting at 2 p.m. On March 31, the final day of the exhibition, there will be a Gallery Chat with Lucinda Parker and Roger Hull at 2 p.m. in the museum.

Exhibition Monograph The exhibition monograph, “Lucinda Parker: Force Fields,” by Roger Hull, represents the first complete study of the artist and her place in American and modern art. This hardcover, 176 page book will be available for $34.95 at the museum. Lucinda Parker (American, b. 1942), “Sojourn,” 1998, acrylic on canvas, 51 x 60 3/4 in., collection of the Hallie Ford Mu- Financial Support seum of Art, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, gift of Frank McCullar and Mary Wells, 2010.049. Photo: Dale Peterson. Financial support for this exhibition and ac- companying book has been supported by a major gift from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation, and by general operating support grants from the City of Salem’s Tran- sient Occupancy Tax funds and the Oregon Arts Commission.

Lucinda Parker (American, b. 1942), “Star (in the Winner’s Circle),” 1979, acrylic on canvas, 44 x 48 in., collection of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, Salem, OR, Gift of Marilyn and Robert Shotola, 2008.047. Photo: Dale Peterson.

More About The Artist About the Hallie Ford Museum of Art Born and raised in New England, Lucinda Oregon's third largest art museum features Parker arrived in Portland, Oregon, in 1960 at works by Pacific Northwest and Native Amer- the age of eighteen to enroll in the joint degree ican artists, and includes a diverse collection of program offered by Reed College and the Muse- traditional European, American and Asian art, um Art School (now Pacific Northwest College as well as artifacts that date from antiquity. Fre- of Art). In 1969, after graduate study in New quently changing exhibitions include lectures, York, she and her husband settled permanently special events, tours, artist demonstrations General admission is $6, $4 for seniors and $3 in Portland, where she launched her remark- and educational opportunities for children and for students 18 and older. Students 17 and un- able, nearly fifty-year career that continues to adults. The museum is located at 700 State St. der and children are admitted free. Admission in Salem. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday is free for everyone on Tuesdays. For more in- Hallie Ford Museum of Art this day to be richly inventive, original, and often unpredictable as she explores new forms from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 formation call 503-370-6855 or visit willamette. at Willamette University and themes. p.m. The galleries are closed on Monday. edu/go/hfma. January 19 – March 31, 2019 Lucinda Parker (American, b. 1942), “Pea Green and Salmon,” 1973, acrylic and Rhoplex on canvas (with some taping), 60 3/4 x 60 3/4 in., courtesy of the the artist and Russo Lee Gallery. Photo: Aaron Johanson. -10- -11- "I'm so happy to be in a place where I can be the most creative."

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INDEPENDENCE MAYOR JOHN MCARDLE ATTENDED WITH PATTY NEVUE AND PETER AND KELLY HOFFMAN

The “This is Y” campaign is over halfway to- have a regulation size gym and an indoor run- By: Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE ward funding a new, 68,000 square foot facili- ning track; perfect to keep up your fitness in A little mystery makes things exciting. But ty at its current location on Court and Cottage Salem’s chilly days. The best part is that the Y there is no disguising what the Y (YMCA) has Street. The group has secured $12 million in provides financial aid to over 58 percent of their done in the Salem community for more than Oregon State Lottery Funds. They will work dil- members. No one is turned away for an inabil- 100 years. After a long period of anticipation, igently to raise the needed funds over the next ity to pay. the Y shared more of its plans for a new facility few months. The event gave me an exciting glance into the at its annual Auction and Masquerade Ball on Visit the This is Y! building campaign webpage future and reminded me of the great services Dec. 14. to see an impressive 3D virtual tour of the pro- the Y offers. I am excited about the new building The YMCA held the event at the Green Villa posed building. The new YMCA will include and I hope Salem is excited too! Barn, a rustic event center in Independence, Or- two pools, cardio machines (with a view of egon. Jeannette Moore and her assistant, Emily the Capitol Building) and a café; described as Learn more about how to contribute to this Roemeling, elaborately decorated the interior a “community living room.” The building will campaign visit: www.theyonline.org. with twinkling lights and glitter. The Central High School Jazz Band, directed by Ed Propst, Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE is the CEO of VanNatta Public Relations and the social columnist for LAURA MORETT AND DAN MOORE rocked the room with their infectious energy Salem Magazine covering the best events in the valley. www.PRSalem.com, [email protected]. and soulful renditions. Karen Kimball, Chuck Kimball and Kelvin Dettwyler joined me and my husband (Harvey) at a table sponsored by Paramount Real Estate. Danielle Hamilton, one of the main present- ers, spoke about the important role the YCMA played in her childhood. A large group of friends and family joined her at the event. These 503 included husband Jason Hamilton, Scott Suck- Chira’s ling, Lori Cagle, Jason Hamilton, Ashley Burton Sushi Restaurant and brother Sam Burton. Incoming board president Dan Moore and Bar & Catering Independence Mayor John McArdle appeared with Patty Nevue and Peter and Kelly Hoffman. Fun fact: McArdle, a former athlete, qualified in hammer throwing for the 1980 Summer Olym- Come by the pics in Moscow. However, he didn’t compete because of the U.S. boycott. Reed Opera Sponsors made the night affordable. Pacific Seafood and C.D. Redding sponsored the savory House and try cuisine, including a variety of shrimp, salmon our amazing and beef dishes. Sisters Laura Morett, the Y’s Director of Development, restaurants coordinated the event. She updated the guests Irish on the ambitious capital campaign to transform 189 Liberty St. NE Bistro the Y into a fitness and community center. Salem, Oregon 97301 Little Cannoli Bakery HARVEY GAIL AND MARY LOUISE VANNATTA reedoperahouse.com -22- -23- When four New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.

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-34- -35- Oregon Nonprofits Turn 10 Cents into $1 Million

Thanks to BottleDrop Give, Oregon non-profits with the BottleDrop Give Program has been an are using the recent changes in Oregon’s bottle absolute treat. As a non-profit, SnowCap relies deposit system to raise big bucks. The program on the generosity of the community, and all the launched in 2015 with just 12 accounts, but since money that is raised ensures that we can keep the increase in the deposit value, and the expan- our shopping-style food pantry stocked with nu- sion of the deposit to more containers, interest in tritious food for families and individuals in East the program has grown dramatically. BottleDrop Multnomah County that need a little extra help.” Give now has over 1,100 participating nonprofits Explains Nate Larson, Volunteer Coordinator at who have collectively raised over $1 million for SnowCap Community Charities. their programs. BottleDrop Give is a fundraising tool designed Some of the biggest BottleDrop Give fundraisers to be simple and easy to use for any 501 (c)(3) or- have been Oregon schools. Barlow High School ganization. The program offers a long-term, con- has not only used BottleDrop Give to turn in cans venient method of fundraising. Once enrolled, and bottles but has also created student scholar- nonprofits can distribute BottleDrop Blue Bags to ships from the proceeds. Last year, two grants supporters to be filled with deposit at home, then helped graduates go to on to college educations. returned to any BottleDrop Redemption location The Barlow story can be seen here. at their convenience. The value of each bag is then Neighborhoods are getting in on the game too, credited directly to the fundraising account. To using BottleDrop Give to take containers out of learn more or apply for a fundraising account, visit curbside recycling bins, and put them to work BottleDrop Give. helping those in need. Residents in a Portland BottleDrop is the most convenient way for con- apartment building teamed up in a group they call, sumers to return Oregon deposit containers. Con- Indivisible 97201. This one group of people raised sumer can choose to use bottle return machines in $2,000 for the Oregon Food bank and has no plans spacious, fully staffed, indoor facilities, or sign up to stop there. for an account, fill bags of containers at home, and Snowcap Community Charities, A Gresham drop off to be processed by BottleDrop staff. -Ore non-profit that serves people in poverty, has also gon Beverage Recycling Cooperative operates Bot- been very active on BottleDrop Give. “Working tleDrop in partnership with local grocery retailers.

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By Alex Casebeer

Greetings and Happy New Year! 2018 sure seemed to fly by and like many of things, it is tough sometimes to stop and smell the roses. We need to celebrate success! I am very proud of all those who took a risk last year by opening a business, invested in their building or property, or took the time to dig in to our community through service or contribution. There is serious momentum and I, for one, love it! So where do we go from here? Here are some things I am going to focus on in 2019. Maybe it will help kickstart an idea with you or your colleagues!

Expect the Unexpected. This phrase was something I learned from my father and he is the king of this. One way we to try to delight our employees is to try to keep them on their toes – in a good way. We want them to always “expect the unexpected”. We want them to come to work knowing this is a fun place to work and something exciting is always around the corner. We are making a huge investment in our business and campus in 2019 and one that may didn’t see coming. What ways can you be more spontaneous in your leadership, day to day routine, or with your customers? Keep people on their toes and watch the excitement grow! Bring back the wonder. Sounds vague, I know. However, my goal for this year is to think more simply, enjoy the little surprises in life and being back the childlike wonder that my kids have. Have you heard of Elf on the Shelf? This is a great example. The Elf does silly, mischievous things every day in the month of December. My kids go nuts and laugh hysterically at the crazy things the Elf gets into. Why can’t I be more like that in my day to day? How can you bring back the childlike delights and surprises within your organization or daily routine? Let’s all be a little mischievous (in a positive way!) and watch what happens with the morale of those around you. Believe. This is simple. Create and commit to a plan and believe in it 100%. That doesn’t mean you can’t change or alter it but you have to be absolutely committed and believe in the direction you and your business are heading. I am going to believe in the direction we are going and motivate those around me to join in the belief and commitment! Hopefully you are going to make 2019 even better than 2018 was! There are so many reasons to be positive on what is going on around us and in our community. Let’s be the best version of ourselves this year and watch what happens around town. Until next time, cheers to a brand new year and another year of opportunities!

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Typo? Didn’t I mean OMG!? Nope — I meant so much — to help so many. ular one of them. If we don’t keep good track OMD!. It’s an acronym for One More Day, with Most of us, as individuals, seldom take the of our donations, we’ll likely be taking precious the ! added for emphasis. time to directly help “those in need.” But we can time to “back-search,” through our checkbook, Whereas the more common OMG! term is help them indirectly — by investing our person- credit card records, and hastily scratched notes used to express shock, surprise, alarm, disbelief, al resources in our local NPOs/CBOs. They do on small pieces of paper thrown into some kind excitement, etc., I’m using OMD! to trumpet my the work — we should fund that work. of haphazard record-keeping “system” (sound gratitude for the opportunity to live one more I want to specifically ask that we who are “se- familiar?). day — today. niors,” who either by choice or good fortune no Having your own personal CHARITIES I used to take the probability that I’d always longer have to work for a living, make “Impact CHART is a simple and time-saving way to keep have at least one more day of life for granted. Investing” one of our hobbies. In making such accurate, easily accessible records, whether you Now that I’m “older,” I don’t. And as my sense investments, we act as catalysts for a higher keep them online or as a hard copy. Just create of mortality has developed, I’ve become an ad- quality of life in our local community. your “pro forma original” in early January and vocate for helping our community right now — The Oxford Living Dictionaries defines a hob- use a basic duplicate of it each calendar year. while I’m still above ground — alive and kickin’. by as “an activity done regularly in one’s leisure Your charities’ names are put in alphabetical My August Salem Business Journal (SBJ) arti- time for pleasure.” Those of us fortunate enough order in the left column; add contact informa- Let’s put ourselves in their position. I wonder thropic foundation. I have an opportunity to give large — for awhile cle was “Now What?,” based on the get-your-at- to choose vocational unemployment may now tion if you wish (we keep a separate “NPOs file” how we’d like it if most of our own personal in- Ruth McCambridge, Editor in Chief of the at least. That opportunity lies within my Indi- tention titled publication “I’m Dead. Now be able to choose avocational employment. But that contains the outreach material we get from come came in that way; in the last two months Nonprofit Quarterly publication, recently wrote vidual Retirement Account (IRA). In the June What?/Important Information about My Be- while we may have the ability to make that our selected nonprofits). Leave some blank lines of the year? How would we handle our expens- that “high net worth donors” (HNW) gave an edition of the SBJ, I wrote about actions people longings, Business Affairs, and Wishes.” choice, why should we? in your chart so you can easily insert additions es during the other ten months? We surely average of $29,269.00 to charity in 2017. Folks who are 70 & 1/2 or older can take with their According to a blurb in the November 2018 One big reason springs from the personal to the list of charities when you decide to sup- wouldn’t want to have to operate that way. Our who aren’t in the HNW category gave an aver- IRAs to benefit themselves and their charities: edition of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, pleasure we get from “a hobby of helping.” It’s a port them. local nonprofits don’t either. age of $2,514.00. She also said that “forty-nine “Giving While You’re Living — The IRA Impact “58% of adults don’t have a will or living trust.” generally accepted principle that when we help The chart has four identical columns; each In fact, they’d prefer that we donate monthly percent of high-net-worth givers do not yet Initiative.” The magazine also suggested: “Get started using others, we help ourselves, too. We feel a sense headed by Amount/Date/Check #/Credit Card — on an automatic deduction basis — a meth- have a strategy to guide their giving.” Doesn’t This article was particularly well-received by the free app Tomorrow (tomorrow.me).” of fulfillment and joy. The fifth column shows the Total amount od that’s convenient for us and much better for that seem to be an awfully high percentage — readers, so if you’d like to read it, again or for I’m just gonna say it: virtually every adult Let’s talk about putting more of our money you’ve given each charity for the calendar year. them in terms of both reliable consistency and with lots of room for improvement? the first time, just type Salem Business Journal who can create his/her personal will should towards what we might call “higher and better We like to consider donation requests on a sustainability. Such a method helps them bet- From the research I’ve done over the course Home Page in your browser. Near the top of create it — because to die without a will is flat uses” — uses that particularly benefit our own monthly basis. That way, they don’t “pile up.” ter plan what they can strive to accomplish and of this year, I’m convinced that the thousands the first page is the heading Past Issues. Click irresponsible. I needn’t explain why. We know locale. Cherie and I want to help make it really Having four columns is helpful because we may how they will pay for the costs of their under- of HNW individuals and families in our locale on it. The Online Version shows all the cover why. easy for you to become an even better and more give as many as four ”quarterly” donations to takings. Essentially, our NPOs/CBOs would like could afford to rather dramatically increase dates (month of publication dates). Click on Given our ‘druthers, we won’t die anytime consistent donor, so we’re sharing our “CHAR- any of our chosen charities. us to “Give more more often.” their largesse levels. I’m recommending that June 2018. soon. We have the present-day-opportunity ITIES CHART” with you. If you ask virtually any NPO/CBO what it Cherie and I want to suggest that those of us donors adopt the use of a CHARITIES CHART Here’s an excerpt: “What I plan to do, and en- to do certain things now. But what should we Because nonprofits need a continuous flow of would like from its supporters, you’d find more who are “financially fortunate” seek to increase in part because using such a chart should defi- courage others to do, is to donate ‘excess IRA do — to simultaneously help ourselves and our funding, they typically must ask for our sup- consistent and sustained giving near the top our “Largesse Level,” too. That means we make nitely help them with their strategic planning dollars’ (monies not anticipated to be needed community? port at least several times per year. But because of the list. As tradition would have it, much of a concerted effort to give liberally and gener- for giving. for future living expenses) to our local NPOs.” For one thing, most of us could stand to work there are numerous NPOs/CBOs which fre- our giving is done in the last two months of the ously — continuously building on our philan- I’m now a “senior,” and while I don’t live large, CONTINUED PG. 50 on our own sense of empathy; which generally quently ask, it can be difficult to remember how year. Pamela Grow, a nationally known expert means “the ability to understand the personal much, and when, we’ve donated to any partic- on nonprofits, recently observed that some or- feelings and life situations of others.” ganizations raise as much as 70% of their dona- Our enhanced empathy can lead us toward tions during the last six weeks of the year, with giving more time and money to our local Non- a full third (33%) of the donations made in De- profit Organizations (NPOs), also called Com- cember occurring on the 31st day of the month! munity Benefit Organizations (CBOs). They do

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-46- -47- New Co-Working Office Space Opens for the New Year Mary Louise VanNatta Receives Prestigious Honor

Local entrepreneurs and business professionals who have been looking for a modern office space in Stayton are in luck: The Box, LLC, a new co-working office space on the top level of the historic Beauchamp building on 3rd and High in downtown Stayton, is open for leasing this month. The co-working environment offers both a shared workplace, independent desks and offices, and a conference room. Unlike a typical office, coworking professionals are usually not employed by the same organization. Stayton resident and general contractor Juli Bochsler bought the historic building located at 278 E. High Street, in January 2018. Bochsler decided to develop a co-working office space when she saw the old dance hall on the second floor: hardwood floors, twelve-foot ceilings and the sunlight filtering through the original pane windows. “This was a place intended for people to gather, be creative and enjoy working,” Bochsler says. “I love old buildings, but the Beauchamp had a special feel about it the moment I walked in.” Bochsler has created a professional atmosphere where locals can meet Mary Louise VanNatta Earns Lifetime Achievement Recognition in Public Relations and greet, yet also get down to work and be productive without breaking Shared workspace in Stayton invites collaboration and connection the bank. Leasing options, referred to as “memberships,” are month-to- month and require no deposit. A “Hot Seat,” allows you to sit anywhere Members of The Box enjoy a variety of amenities unique to this location: that isn’t occupied: one of the desks, at the meeting table—or on one of a printer/fax/copier, conference room access and an office kitchen. “I’m the original PDX Airport couches if preferred—for just $149 per month. thrilled with all the amenities—someone even comes to clean on a weekly The idea with a Hot Seat is that an on-the-go professional brings in his basis, and garbage and recycling is taken care of. I no longer have to take or her laptop to work autonomously; while also having the opportunity bags of garbage and shredded paper home with me,” says new Box member to network with other members. A “Dedicated Desk” membership at $250 Nicole Miller of Word’s Out PR. per month provides a sit/stand desk, task chair and locking file cabinet ex- The conference room, a 12 X 16 foot space, seats ten, and has a smart clusive to that member. These desks, positioned right beside the windows TV monitor and whiteboard. Use of the conference room is included with looking over downtown Stayton, offer a committed workspace. membership, but also available for rent to non-members on an hourly basis. By Keenan Emery recognized by peers from all over the state is quite an honor,” she said. “I The third option is a “Dedicated Office” with locked doors. Theoffice truly enjoy working in Salem, especially with smaller businesses and the In early November, the Oregon chapter of the Public Relations Society of comes fully furnished, renting at $400 per month for a single member ($500 To inquire about membership, book the conference room, or for more Salem Fire Foundation and Salem Police Foundation.” America (PRSA) filled the Multnomah Athletic Center (MAC) with energy. per month for two members) and requires a one-year lease and security de- information, contact Bochsler at 503.509.6499, [email protected] or visit In addition, VPR received the Spotlight Award for outstanding commu- Guests took pictures, tweeted and updated their Instagram with pictures posit. All membership dues include utilities—and yes, high-speed Internet. the www.theboxllc.org. nity relations in their work with the Salem Police Foundation on their K-9 at their organization’s exclusive VIP event, the Oregon PRSA Spotlight Care Campaign. Awards. VPR has received over 35 awards for its outstanding work in public rela- Each year, top industry professionals gather to network, dine and cele- tions including three Spotlight Awards last year. brate excellence in public relations. Oregon PRSA’s Spotlight Award ac- knowledges the most impressive statewide campaigns. Dave Thompson, APR of ODOT announced that Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE of Salem won their most prestigious honor, the William W. Marsh Lifetime Achievement award. The award, named after public relations pioneer William Marsh, honors those who have significantly con- tributed to the field throughout their careers. VanNatta, owner of VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), became the 33rd recipient. With over 30 years of public relations experience, Mary Lou- ise has consulted with such high-profile clients as the NFL, NBA, Alamo Rental Car and Cricket Communications. She also planned events for Jane Goodall, Jean-Michael Cousteau, Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York and Barbara Bush. Today, she represents small businesses and corporate clients and manages two successful foundations. “Mary Louise never did anything halfway,” said Thompson, also a past recipient. “She has given back to the industry by mentoring nearly 100 interns. Many of these professionals have gone on to achieve great success in the field.” In her acceptance speech, VanNatta dedicated her award to her father, Fred VanNatta, sharing that he always knew how to put problems into perspective. “My father always told me,” said VanNatta. “If your problem can be solved with money or hard work, then you don’t have a problem.” She credits her family for her introduction to the field of PR and the com- pany’s success over the years. As the first award recipient from Salem, VanNatta feels proud. “To be -48- -49- FROM Bridgeway Creates Short Film Addressing Drug Crisis, Bridgeway Recovery Services, a nonprofit OMD! PAGE 47 mental health and addiction treatment orga- Encouraging People to Seek Help nization, has created a short film aimed at ad- Here’s an excerpt: “What I plan to do, and en- Regarding the second point (made by me, not On a personal note, I’ve been writing my dressing the growing drug crisis. courage others to do, is to donate ‘excess IRA the CPA/PFS, though she agreed with it): “As “NONPROFIT ADVOCATE” articles in the SBJ “We created this video as a response to the dollars’ (monies not anticipated to be needed part of your estate planning, consider making since April of this year and hope they’ve been opiate crisis gripping our community and our for future living expenses) to our local NPOs.” one or more charities a contingent beneficia- helpful to you and “our” local NPOs/CBOs. 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