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Phillip Wade, Tim Mark Wade, Rick Lord, Page 24 Martha Pagel, page 9 Jacqui Beal, page 21 September 2014 VOL. 10, No. 9 Rebecca Maitland’s 10 Year Mission

When many storefronts were empty, dark and inviting danger, Rebecca Maitland and Diane Beals rallied the Salem Photo League and Artists in Action [AIA] to join her in creating presentations that filled the vacant spaces with artists and photographers and brightly lighted images that attracted crowds and discouraged vagrants. She was the welcoming force in the Reed’s seven-year sponsorship of AIA’s ‘Something Red’ holiday event honoring area artists with a ballroom presentation of their submitted work, and a space for an annual awards party. She partnered with cinematographer Tim King to create and produce a DVD for the Sa- lem Downtown Association that celebrated the history, architecture, culture and promise of our Downtown. Rebecca used costumed volunteers to cre- atively retell the Reed’s historical events – Susan B. Anthony’s speeches, the gamblers, Samuel Clemens on stage, and presidential visits. Her interest in Salem’s history led her to the exploration of Salem’s underground with col- lege professor John Ritter, and the telling of its storied past. This resulted in worldwide print and television coverage that not only ricocheted throughout the U.S. but to major media in China. She developed an event she called an “Imag- Story on page 11 KEIZER EVENTS PAGE 5

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Attractive home on semi-private lane! Wide entry-hall Rare find in South Salem! Spacious home on large lot Quiet neighborhood w/LOW county TAXES! Recently w/den to right, great room w/gas frpl & eating area with Mt Hood & Jefferson views! Updates make it move remodeled! Gas fireplace and windows in FR bring the Newer than it’s year - vinyl siding w/insulation 7 yrs, open to spacious kitchen w/tile counters, stainless in ready. LR fireplace w/dining rm and kitchen nook. perfectly landscaped yard in. Kitchen w/nook! Large new roof on home 2 yrs, garage roof 1 yr. Vinyl win- steel appliances, WI pantry, & eating bar. Master suite FR wood-stove, updated kitchen, bathrooms, floors & Master w/private deck & WIC. 4th Bed/Office has up- dows, interior sheet rock, kitchen dining & formal din- w/garden tub, double sinks, & shower. Beautifully fixtures. 2 bonus rooms great for storage. New roof in per & lower custom cabinets. Shop attached to garage ing, office/den, master bath all new, laundry room w/ tiled handicap accessible main bath w/roll in shower. 2003. HE gas furnace in 2008. Water Heater 2012. is 20x10. Utility room attached 1/2 bath. Custom 2 sink. Circle Drive, RV space w/electric, fabulous back- Small, nicely landscaped backyard w/deck. $210,000 Fresh carpet downstairs. Electric & gas dryer hook- level cedar deck, vinyl windows, newer doors & flooring, yard w/30X23 above ground pool, new pump & filter, (681066) Call Roger Eilliott 503-569-5003 ups in large laundry. Can put gas hook-up in kitchen. paint, custom oak kitchen cabinets, pro. epoxy garage pool house, large covered deck, metal storage shed, 2 Shop area in garage and outdoor lighting. RV parking! coating & storage. $259,900 (678629) 10 X10 dog kennels w/roof, large dog-run, garage w/ $219,900 (678103) Trevor Elliott 503-602-1039 Trevor Elliott 503-602-1039 work bench. A must visit! $128,000 (675806) Don Meyer 503-999-2381

Located on a dead-end street with playground near- by. Spacious home, 3028 SF, 4 bdrm, 3 ba, roomy kitchen w/walk-in pantry & newer appliances, LR Reduced! South Salem Charmer! Cute, ranch style Remodeled in 2011 from the studs in! Older –outside w/custom bookcases & woodstove. Additional home with 3 bd, 1.5 ba with open floor plan. Sep charm with “new” insides, insulation, vinyl windows, Great single level in south Salem (Sprague school dis- room could be theater room. $299,900 (670982) family room with fireplace, and slider to large covered electric, appliances & more! 3 bd, 2 ba home centrally trict), priced to sell! Home features nice open plan with Don Meyer 503-999-2381 deck. Fresh paint, newer kitchen cabs, vinyl windows, located near WU. All appliances & window treatments spacious kitchen, vaulted great room, new carpet & gas heat with CAC & nice bckyd. $179,900 (674317) included. Cedar fenced bckyd w/covered 11x22 patio. newer roof. Fenced backyard & covered patio. Gas FA, Don Meyer 503-999-2381 $183,400 (676670) Don Meyer 503-999-2381 plus central AC! Home warranty included. $169,500 (681012) Janis King Melsha 503-999-4663

Pride of ownership shows in this beautiful Craftsman home! Spacious 4 bed, plus 16.6X10 bonus room! Home features a great room w/open kitchen, wall of windows HIGH SWEEPING CASCADE FOOTHILLS VIEW! Ap- CREEK FRONTAGE and North Santiam River view! Ap- looks out to gorgeous grounds and gleaming hickory prox. 12+ private Fern Ridge area ac. w/ 2,716 sq. ft. prox. 9.35 ac. w/3brm. 2 ba. very well maintained JORDAN CREEK FRONTAGE! Approx. 2.78 serene & pri- floors on main level. High trayed ceilings add to the 3 bdrm 2 ba. updated home. Soaring vaults & high ranch style home. 24 X 36 pole barn, 15 X 34 RV ga- vate ac. w/2,477 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 3 ba. home. Newer 50 spacious feeling of the home. Kitchen features SS appli- open beams, warm hrd.wood floors, FP’s in FamRm & rage. Fenced & cross fenced. Approved for add’l bdg. yr. arch. comp roof, oversized trex deck w/horseshoe ances, granite, and large breakfast bar. Formal and infor- LivRm, Bonus Den/Craft Rm, Shop, Barn + Covered RV Sites! $398,500 (676498) pit & deck creekside! Several smaller outbldgs, fenced. mal dining. Nice privacy on 2.95 acres w/24X36 shop. Storage. $415,000 (679329) Debi Van Agtamel 503-559-9932 $249,900 (676997) Debi Van Agtmael 503-559-9932 $525,000 (681163) Janis King Melsha 503-999-4663 Debi Van Agtmael 503-559-9932

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For Lease: 2,600 former restaurant space available in Stayton Plaza, the center of business and consumer activity in the Stayton area. For Lease: 1,725 SF retail space. Formerly Mango Chill Frozen Yogurt, Shopping center occupies a city block and is located at the main this space is vanilla shell ready and located on the SE corner of Kue- For Sale or Lease: 2045 Silverton Rd-34,312 SF building For Lease: 1,390 SF duplex style office space in ideal location on intersection within the city tenants include Key Bank, O’Reilly Auto bler & Commercial St.. in one of Salem’s busiest shopping centers on 3.12 acres. Ready for tenant improvements or remod- Liberty, blocks from the library, CBD and convention center. Office Parts and Dollar Tree. Restaurant space has two entrances for easy with great visibility and with easy access to I-5. Pylon sign with ten- eled by owner/user. Possible uses: city offices, medical/den- includes 3 private offices, two bathrooms, kitchen and reception area. access from both streets. The interior is freshly refurbished, with two ant signage available. Co-tenants include Dollar Tree, Applebee’s and tal office, call center, education facility, indoor sports facility. Beautifully remodeled, skylights throughout. Move in ready. Contact bathrooms and a large central kitchen. Space can be expanded or Sally Beauty. Contact Bo Rushing or Zach Fischer at (503) 588-8500 Contact Bo Rushing or Zach Fischer at (503) 588-8500 or (503) 508-4348 Bo Rushing or Zach Fischer at (503) 588-8500 or (503) 508-4348 enlarged to fit tenant’s needs. Contact Bo Rushing or Zach Fischer at or (503) 508-4348 (503) 588-8500 or (503) 508-4348 Open House—McMinnville

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LOCAL POLITICS SERIES Mayor Lore Christopher has announced she is not running for an eighth term this year. So far, current councilor Cathy Clark is the only one who has filed to run for mayor. There are three open council seats: Position 4 (currently held by Clark), Position 5 (currently held by Egli) and Position 6. Po- sition 6 is currently held by Jim Taylor, who announced last year he will not be running. Brandon Smith is currently the only person who has filed to run for Taylor’s seat. Former longtime city employee Roland Herrera has filed to run for Clark’s current seat, while Amy Ripp and Matt Chappell have filed to run for Egli’s seat (Keizertimes, June 25). Council candidates will be asked their vision for Keizer's economic vitality that will include the following topics: Urban Growth Boundary Expansion The John L. Scott Salem office had fun with their ALS Challenge, along with the Polk County Volunteer Fire Fighters. Ten bags of ice and a Keizer’s Urban Renewal District wild fire hose cooled everyone off on such a hot afternoon. The John L. Scott Salem office is so cool! Comprehensive Plan From Left to Right: Hector Garcia, Curtis Holloway, Mary Lisa Currie, DeeDee Cherubini, Margaret Broaddus, Keizer’s Economic Development Commission Marketing Keizer Pam McCarthy, Brenda Moore, Chet Graham, Angella Edwards, Trey Graham, Dana Burk, Steve Bolton

Date: September 9, 2014 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Keizer Quality Suites & Conference Center (5188 Wittenberg Lane, Keizer, OR 97303) Contact: Dan Clem, Keizer Chamber Government Affairs The New 2014 Mercedes- Committee Chair Email: [email protected] Fees/Admission: $15 with Lunch Buffet. No Charge without lunch. Benz C-Class

Additional Upcoming Events: C300 4MATIC Sept. 1 "A League of Our Own", Network Sup- port & Fun for Special Needs Individuals Town & Country Lanes understands the challenges facing care givers and home care providers who assist individuals with special needs. We have designed this league to pro- vide you with a network for support and some relaxation. Special Needs Bowlers get to bowl in a league format on salembusinessjournal.com Mondays at 5pm for $5 for 2 games/shoe rental. Drop-ins welcome and dues for absences are forgiven. This league lasts 16 weeks and rolls over into more fun and games. PUBLISHER Each 16 week roll over is celebrated with a pot luck and awards. Bruce Taylor

Date: September 1, 2014 COLUMNISTS & WRITERS Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: http://BowlCraZy.com Kate Brown, Randy Franke, Roger Location: Town and Country Bowling Lanes (3500 River Yost,Alex Casebeer, Linda Harris, Bill Road North, Keizer, Oregon 97303) Isabell, Contact: Mardi Smith, site#: 503-390-2221 Email: [email protected] Patti Milne, Janet Taylor, Bo Rushing- Date/Time Details: Repeating Monday event Barnes, Fees/Admission: $5 per person for 2 games/shoes. Care- W. Ray Sagner, Lullu Truitt, givers and family accompanying Special Needs Bowler can also bowl for discount. Mary Louise VanNatta, Rebecca Maitland, Jan Boutin, Gerry Frank

Sept. 2 Keizer City Council Meeting ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Date: September 2, 2014 Fawn Clark Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Carlin Taylor Website: http://htttp://keizer.org Location: Keizer Civic Center -Council Chambers (930 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR 97303) ART DIRECTOR Date/Time Details: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Freddy Ruiz Jr.

Sept. 4 Liberty House Voices Tour PHOTO COVER The Voices Tour is an up-close look at our child-friendly Nyla Alysia facility with a chance to hear from our staff about our work with children and families. In one hour, learn more about the issue of child abuse, how to be protective of TECHNICAL SUPPORT children, and how Liberty House helps kids and families to Scott Rainey be healthy and safe. To reserve your tour spot, please call (503) 540-0288 or email achristian@libertyhousecenter. org. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS Chad P. Oxenford Date: September 4, 2014 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Justin Kimble Website: http://libertyhousecenter.org/events.php?ogid=2 Location: Liberty House 2685 4th St. NE Salem, OR 97301 SBJ LOGO PRODUCTION: Freddy Ruiz, Jr. Contact: Adrienne Christian: 503-540-0288 Email: [email protected] Salem Business Journal™ is Fees/Admission: No Admission Fee published monthly by the Salem Business Journal,

P. O. Box 93, Salem, OR 97308, 503-365-9544. Sept. 5 Membership Appreciation Party at The opinions expressed in columns are those of the Keizer Snap Fitness authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of the It's party time! Join us Sept. 5th @ 5:30 pm for a fun and Salem Business Journal or its staff. inspiring community event filled with food, fun, and games. ©2005 Salem Business Journal We want to show our appreciation for all our amazing members who work so hard and support our local busi- ness. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided along with games and some friendly competitions. We will Member of: also be holding a raffle with some great prizes including 1, 2, & 3 month memberships! Page 6 Salem Business Journal September 2014

ne of the best books I’ve ever read is OThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. It was a number Habits For Life 1 best seller in 1990. I’m convinced, if the whole world read and practiced these hab- SBJ anchor columnist -at large bill isabell its, what a much better world it would be. I wrote about it back in 2010 but as I re- viewed it, I thought my readers could re- Effective People-the Reader’s Digest ver- hard enough at it. In developing an orga- to create a whole view a thumbnail summary of it too. For sion: nizational culture, be sure to reward win/ that is greater that reason, here it is again. Habit 1: Be Proactive win behavior among employees and avoid than the sum In the book, Covey presents a framework Change starts from within, and highly inadvertently rewarding win/lose behav- of the parts. for personal effectiveness that not only effective people make the decision to im- ior. Through mutual trust and understanding, applies to the business and professional prove their lives through the things that Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then one often can solve conflicts and find a world but to your personal, physical, emo- they can influence rather than by simply to Be Understood better solution than would have been ob- tional and spiritual life too. To me, it’s a reacting to external forces. First seek to understand the other per- tained through either person’s own solu- map for success in life at just about any Habit 2: Begin tion. level. with the End in Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Mind Take time out from produc- People presents an “inside-out” approach Develop a princi- To me, tion to build production capacity to effectiveness that is centered on prin- ple-centered per- through personal renewal of the ciples and character. And couldn’t we use sonal mission state- physical, mental, social/emo- more of that kind of focus? ment. Extend the tional, and spiritual dimensions. Covey contends our character is a col- mission statement Maintain a balance among these lection of our habits, and habits have a into long-term it’s a map for dimensions. powerful role in our lives. Habits consist goals based on per- My review of this book is an an- of knowledge, skill, and desire. Knowledge sonal principles. nual “sharpening of the saw” for allows us to know what to do, skill gives us Habit 3: Put First me. The goal is for these habits to the ability to know how to do it, and desire Things First become second nature. is the motivation to do it. Spend time doing success in life As I stated in the beginning The Seven Habits move us through the what fits into your of this column, one of the best following stages: personal mission, books I’ve ever read is The Seven • Dependence: the paradigm under observing the prop- Habits of Highly Effective People which we are born, relying upon others to er balance between by Steven Covey. The book itself take care of us. production and building production ca- son, and only then try to be understood. expands immensely from this thumbnail • Independence: the paradigm under pacity. Identify the key roles that you take Stephen Covey presents this habit as the sketch I’ve presented here. If you haven’t which we can make our own decisions and on in life, and make time for each of them. most important principle of interpersonal read it, read it. You’ll thank me for it later. take care of ourselves. Habit 4: Think Win/Win relations. Effective listening is not simply And if you try to practice what it preaches, • Interdependence: the paradigm under Seek agreements and relationships that echoing what the other person has said you’ll become a much more highly effec- which we cooperate to achieve something are mutually beneficial. In cases where a through the lens of one’s own experience. tive (and likeable) person in your profes- that cannot be achieved independently. “win/win” deal cannot be achieved, ac- Rather, it is putting oneself in the perspec- sional life, your physical life, your emo- To make the choice to become interde- cept the fact that agreeing to make “no tive of the other person, listening emphati- tional life and your spiritual life. pendent, one first must be independent, deal” may be the best alternative. But cally for both feeling and meaning. Bill Isabell is chief meteorologist for Sa- since dependent people have not yet devel- don’t use that advice to cop out of this Habit 6: Synergize lem’s first choice, KBZY Radio, 1490am oped the character for interdependence. habit. “No deal” should be rare. Compro- Through trustful communication, find Salem, Oregon Therefore, the first three habits focus on mise is almost always possible if we work ways to leverage individual differences self mastery, that is, achieving the private victories required to move from depen- dence to independence. The first three habits are: Mobile Escrow- Making The Process Convenient • Habit 1: Be Proactive My name is Lisa Bybee, and I am a Se- I’m a native Oregonian, born and raised • Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind nior Escrow Officer with Fidelity National in Salem, and have lived in the Salem area • Habit 3: Put First Things First Title, having joined the Fidelity Team in my entire life. I currently live in Silverton. • Habits 4, 5, and 6 then address inter- August 2014. I have 28 years of Title, Es- I have two sons and a daughter who have dependence: crow, and Real Estate experience in the blessed me with four grandsons between • Habit 4: Think Win/Win Community and spent the last 9 years the ages of 1 and 14. My favorite thing to • Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then managing an Escrow Branch in Silverton. do is have family gatherings at my home. to Be Understood The move to Fidelity was an easy choice. I love being around my kids and grand • Habit 6: Synergize Fidelity has a great reputation in the in- kids, and hope someday to take a family Finally, the seventh habit is one of re- dustry, I had familiarity with several cur- vacation with the entire family. I have a newal and continual improvement, that rent employees, and I have been provided Chihuahua named Jack Frost and he is is, of building one’s personal production the ability to be more flexible with signing completely spoiled by me. In my free time capability. To be effective, one must find locations. I enjoy antique shopping, beadwork and the proper balance between actually pro- I’m so excited in my new role as a Mo- watching documentaries. ducing and improving one’s capability to bile Escrow Officer. I’m located in Salem, I’m always up for the challenge of the produce. but can travel in a 20 mile radius. With most complicated transaction, and I pride “The need for balance between produc- demanding schedules for all parties in- myself in providing great communication tion and production capability applies to volved, I’m flexible to travel to a client’s and customer service skills. I look for- physical, financial, and human assets”, place of business so that all participants ward to continuing to serve the Salem and writes Covey. At the risk of over simplify- find the process to be convenient. Lisa Bybee, Mobile Escrow Officer surrounding communities. ing, here are the Seven Habits of Highly at Fidelity National Title September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 7

Everyone, including family and non-gym members, are welcome. If you have never been to Keizer Snap Fitness It’s Time To Stop The “Let Her Burn” before, this will be the perfect opportunity to come see what we are all about and take advantage of some great n January 2013, Gov. John Kitzhaber called membership specials! If you are thinking about becoming a part of a fitness community this will be the time. After Iit “mind boggling”. The summer before the MUSINGS OF THE OREGON PIONEER the party, head over to support the McNary football team in their home opener @ 7 pm. federal government had spent more than $1 billion fighting fires and less than a third of Date: September 5, 2014 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM that doing preventive work. “it doesn’t make of trees that have been burned and are dead. ment of forestry, but we Website: http://snapfitness.com/keizer Location: Keizer Snap Fitness (5442 River Rd N Keizer, OR sense” he told the Oregon Board of forestry. After the fires start, usually by a lightening have seen little or no ac- 97303 -- Next to Albertsons) Contact: James Hodgson: 503-400-6344 Preventative work should include some har- storm, and frequently commencing on public tion by the governor to Email: [email protected] vest and roadways and space between trees oc- lands and spreading rapidly, the environmen- muzzle the environmen- Fees/Admission: This event is free and all are welcome casionally so fire cannot move from one tree tal community blames it on global warming tal lawsuits or to get the Sept. 6 Summer Concert Series: JFK top to another. and too much use of oil and gasoline by Ameri- federal laws changed to assure federal man- Salem and Keizer's hottest rock band performs 70's and Private forest lands in Oregon are, by and can citizens. If you believe that carbon dioxide agement of the taxpayers timber. It is timber 80's hits. A complete high-energy show from beginning to end! Check out the band’s Facebook page to learn more large, being well managed for sustainable long causes global warming, managing public tim- of which Oregon is very proud and on which about their music and shows. run production, habitat protection and for ber to avoid forest fires should be a top prior- we are so dependent for jobs and tax revenues. Date: September 6, 2014 Oregonians should question our candidates Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM jobs and payrolls for Oregonians and revenue ity. In fact, the government should be sued for Location: Keizer Rotary Amphitheater (Keizer Rapids Park: for the government. not managing forest harvesting. for governor, the US Senate and Congress 1900 Chemawa Rd. N) Contact: 503-910-3232 About half of Oregon’s landscape is owned by The environmental community has fixed about when they are going to put Oregonians Email: [email protected] Date/Time Details: Seating available at 5:00 p.m. the federal government. Much of their own- federal statutes so they can sue to stop forest jobs and payrolls ahead of the “let her burn” Fees/Admission: Free to the public ership is timberland. The federal government management and have taxpayers pay for the environmental community and develop sen- does not manage their land with an eye to fire law suite. Oregon’s current fire season is just sible sustainable forest management and har- Sept. 8 "A League of Our Own", Network Sup- port & Fun for Special Needs Individuals protection. That policy is driven largely by the closing down now (hopefully!) and both fed- vest on federal lands. Please see above “A League of Our Own” description. I Stand Proud and watch from “Atop” the environmental community which files law- eral and state fire fighting budgets have been Date: September 8, 2014 suits against most proposed federal timber spent. The Governor was exactly on point with Great Dome of the Oregon State Capitol. It is Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: http://BowlCraZy.com harvests. They even sue to stop the harvest his with last year’s comments to the depart- my job to watch and remember. Location: Town and Country Bowling Lanes (3500 River Road North, Keizer, Oregon 97303) Contact: Mardi Smith, site#: 503-390-2221 Email: [email protected] Date/Time Details: Repeating Monday event Working To Fees/Admission: $5 per person for 2 games/shoes. Care- givers and family accompanying Special Needs Bowler can Industrial SiteTours Create Vibrant also bowl for discount.

Thursday, September 18,2014 Custom work is a huge part of what GK does. Sept. 10 Sunsets in the Garden Place To Live Sunsets in the Garden is a great way to enjoy a summer 8:00 - 11:30 am GK Machine specializes in custom manufac- The Transportation and Growth Manage- evening after-hours in the Garden. Each event will feature complimentary tastings from a local winery or brewery, live The purpose of our site tours is to provide tured heavy equipment. If you have an idea, ment program, a 21-year partnership between music and a sunset in the Garden. Sunsets in the Garden a unique educational opportunity, to learn we can bring it to life! Here are just a few of ODOT and the Department of Land Conser- will take place in the Sensory Garden on select Wednesday evenings: September 10 @ 6pm – Musician: Ron Hughes; more about local industry and better under- the products we've built: vation and Development, has announced the September 24 @ 6pm – Musician: Eric John Kaiser stand their impact on our economy. Mining conveyors, Locomotives, Coil Tip- recipients of more than $2.5 million for trans- Date: September 10, 2014 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Meet at the SEDCOR (CCBI Building- 626 pers, Low Profile Conveyors, Trail builders portation and land use planning efforts. Trans- Website: http://oregongarden.org/events/sunsets-in-the- High Street NE) at 8:00 am. Transportation, GK Machine's 65,000 square foot facility portation and Growth Management grants garden/ Location: The Oregon Garden (879 W Main St Silverton, pastries, coffee, juice will be provided. No and main plant has just expanded, adding support communities in Oregon that are work- OR 97381) Contact: 503-874-8100 Charge for this event. 120,000 square feet to allow for additional ing to create vibrant, livable places where peo- Email: [email protected] Register ASAP as space is limited and ex- manufacturing operations and new state-of- ple can walk, bike, take transit or drive where Fees/Admission: Adults (21+): $5; Under 21 years old: $1; Children 4 & under: Free; Garden Members: $3 pected to fill quickly. (Tour is limited to 50 the-art equipment. Pearmine Farms, Inc. they want to go. people) . We will most likely have a waiting Pearmine Farms, Inc. is a 4th generation For this annual funding cycle, the Transpor- Sept. 13 Keizer Community Shred Day, Spon- family farm with 1,200 acres of vegetables, sored by OSU Federal, Your Community Credit Union list, please be sure to let us know if you regis- tation and Growth Management program re- OSU Federal, Your Community Credit Union, will be hosting ter and are unable to attend.) sweet cherries, wheat and grass grown for ceived 40 applications requesting $4,558,916. a community shred day on Sept 13th, held in the Safeway parking lot. This event is open to all of KEIZER! To Register: Reply via Email or Call SED- seed. Les Pearmine Sr. managed the farm in After reviews, twenty applicants were chosen Date: September 13, 2014 COR (503) 588-6225 the 30's and early 40's for Roy Springer. Les to receive $2,590,864. This year's recipients Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Parking at the Marion Parkade or behind and Milo Pearmine Jr. began managing it in (PDF) include the city of Fairview, city of Port- Location: Safeway parking lot Contact: Craig Williams the building the mid-40's for Roy's son Howard, after Roy land, Clackamas County, city of Pendleton, Email: [email protected] Fees/Admission: No cost GK Machine, Inc. has been revolutionizing passed away suddenly, and than purchasing Port of Tillamook Bay and others (complete custom heavy equipment manufacturing for the farm in 1956. Ron and Larry Pearmine list is on the website) more than 35 years by combining technology took over the operation in 1973, farming to- "We're pleased to see the number of great and tradition. Gary and Keith Grossen started gether until 2011 when Larry retired. Ron is projects that link transportation and land use Keizer’s Finest GK Machine in a barn in rural Oregon. These still active on the farm, working with daughter planning to help develop well-rounded com- machines are an embodiment of what they set Molly and son Ernie as they have taken over munities," said Transportation and Growth Accommodations out to achieve; using the latest technology to management. Management Advisory Committee Chair Erin manufacture equipment for America's great- For just over 40 years, they have been mem- Doyle with the Oregon League of Cities. "We est tradition. bers of NORPAC Foods, a cooperative owned look forward to continuing to guide the pro- GK's custom machines are a great fit for a by 240 family farms in Oregon. Pearmine gram's evolution as it supports well-planned variety of applications. Their in-house engi- Farms currently grow 615 combined acres of transportation systems." neers go to great lengths to ensure they use sweet corn, green beans, broccoli and cau- Planning is critical to the success of a com- the most efficient and cost effective design to liflower. All of their vegetables are washed, munity's economic and environmental health, help your bottom line. prepped and frozen within 4-8 hours of leav- yet there are very few sources of transportation GK Machine Inc. designs and builds: ing their fields, making them some of the most and land use planning funds for local govern- Agricultural Sprayers nutritious vegetables you can eat all year long. ments. With over 1,100 projects completed, (503) 581-2444 Tree Diggers The Pearmine family takes pride in their his- Oregon's Transportation and Growth Man- Keizer Renaissance Inn & Trackers tory and preserving where they live, work and agement Program continues to provide great Conference Center Trailers play. The family looks forward to passing on value and assistance to Oregonians by helping 5188 Wittenberg Lane North Potting Machines this rich history and love for agriculture to the communities craft their future transportation Keizer Conveyers next generation. systems in concert with their desired land uses. Page 8 Salem Business Journal September 2014 Why I Am Running For State Senate District 11

2014 University of Oregon graduate Ashared with me the tremendous frus- tration he is experiencing in his search for a STATE SENATE CANDIDATE PATTI MILNE job. A young wife and mother is distraught about the future ofher career. Daycare costs eat up any income she brings to the family back to mom and dad’s for help with the they hear the economy is recovering. They They speak for so budget. A middle-aged man rebuilding his grandchildren - and finances. haven’t felt it. It is no wonder parents wor- many others I am life after recovering from addictions is anx- Regardless of age, marital status and/or ry that their kids and grand kids will not talking with. ious to work and support himself and his family situation, far have a better life than And, I understand wife, but jobs are illusive for him. And an in- too many people in they’ve had. And it is their frustration telligent, active, energetic professional baby our community are no wonder the morale and disappoint- boomer recently laid off is experiencing age simply overwhelmed The state could and mental health of ment. My husband and I moved to Wood- discrimination in the job market. with how to make those who have lost burn 31 years ago because we saw opportu- These are just some of the real life stories ends meet. Very few jobs are a growing con- nity here to grow our businesses and raise I am hearing on the campaign trail. Young people are optimistic and should be cern as pointed out in a our family. Those same opportunities are people proud to have a college degree in about the future, nor study just released by not available today for our children and hand are anxious, fearful and disappointed do they have confi- the John J. Heldrich grandchildren. about their future. Current college students dence that the econ- doing more to Center for Workforce This is why I am running for State Sen- I met with recently are studying toward ma- omy will improve any Development at Rut- ate District 11. The state could and should jors that feed their passions,but they doubt time soon.! gers University. be doing more to improve livability and they can earn enough money to pay off their What people are ex- improve livability The recent U of O opportunity for Oregonians. We need fun- college debts if they continue to pursue periencing is a reflec- grad said he is disap- damental policy changes at the state level. the dream jobs. Young families are scrap- tion of the economic pointed to return to Sa- These policy changes can begin with focus- ing by. They stretch budgets and try to find situation Oregon is and opportunity lem. It’s not the same ing on growing our economy. A level play- ways to get by on less. Empty-nesters whose in. Oregon has the town he said. A couple ing field and equitable taxes for businesses children are on their own or off to college 10th highest unem- who moved back to Sa- of all sizes will help businesses thrive, thus have found some financial relief. Some feel ployment rate in the for Oregonians lem in the past year to creating a strong, vibrant economy. As the they can now get themselves in a more com- nation. Marion Coun- retire and be near kids economy grows, opportunities for individu- fortable financial position to think about ty’s unemployment and grand kids said als increase, livability improves, and more retirement. But they are cautious. On the rate is higher than the they would not stay revenue is generated to support govern- other hand, many baby boomers are rais- state’s rate. Per capita income in Oregon is here if it weren’t for the kids and grand kids. ment programs and services. ing grandchildren. Their own children have 33rd in the nation and Marion County is They too say Salem is not the same vibrant I welcome your questions, ideas and con- been laid off or are frantically working two 19th in the state, below the state average. community they left several years ago. They cerns. Call me at 503.551.5590. Candidate part-time jobs and have nowhere to go but It is no wonder people are skeptical when are not alone in what they are experiencing. for State Senate District 11. Avoiding Bright Shiny Object Syndrome (BSOS) ou have a good organization. You have a Ybudget and a strategic plan using long- range planning principles and even keep it HARVEY GAIL updated! Then one day a board member comes to the meeting with a new idea. He is passionate about it, everyone wants it may need to stray from a strategic plan. A and energy. So, how do you evaluate wheth- then it should be and it’s exciting. It could revolutionize your surprising financial, legal or leadership issue er pursuing the idea is in the best interests of heard. Ideally, organization! You are interested - after all, may demand fresh thinking. If the plan itself the organization? have the person it’s probably way more interesting than any- is weak or the organization has been slow First, recognize it when it occurs. Watch proposing it create thing you’ve been doing or plan to do. You and resistant to change then an update and for ideas, concepts, programs or plans that a business plan for get caught up in the moment and all eyes are enthusiasm might be in order. But, for the “don’t have all the details worked out yet.” the idea. Include a focused on this new initiative. Does the idea seem research phase, budget, timelines, task as- This tendency for boards to be forever in signments and a way to measure success. to chase new ideas around is Give it the same rigorous review the conception Give it the same rigorous review that you called “Bright Shiny Object phase? Do discus- used for your current budget and strategic Syndrome” (BSOS). It re- sions take up all plans. If you pay an executive director or minds me of when our mini that you used for your current the board meeting association management company find out dachshund smells a squirrel. time? Characteris- if staff can handle it within the scope of the Suddenly our scheduled walk budget and strategic plans. tically, the conceiv- current contract or if there are additional ex- becomes a crazy run, zip- er brings the idea penses. Also find out if outside contractors ping between hedges, dodg- with unbridled pas- need to be hired. ing around fences and finally stopping and majority of groups who have taken the time sion and enthusiasm. But ask yourselves, as Your board could have a number of great barking hopelessly at the base of an oak tree. to put together a thoughtful and detailed a board, if the person who brought the idea ideas – some are undoubtedly going to be to BSOS is like that. I’ve heard BSOS likened plan, a dramatic about-face could take you was no longer there, would the idea still have chase those bright shiny objects. Sure, they to the power of “the precious” in the Lord of barking up a tree you can’t climb. momentum? are fun to talk about, but they never seem the Rings Trilogy. Like the ring it may have It is difficult enough to move an organiza- Then, you need to make sure you have to get out of the blocks. Learn to recognize hidden dangers. tion along in an orderly way. The issue with a process to evaluate the new idea. If your them and evaluate them and you will have Now, this is not to say new ideas can’t be shiny objects is they use a lot of the organi- strategic plan is sound and the idea is com- done a great service to your organization by fantastic. There are many good reasons you zation’s resources, volunteer time, money patible with your mission and current goals, helping them keep on track. September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 9 Going Off The Grid: The Workplace

ressure. Some thrive on it, but not Peveryone’s cut out for the extremes of some workplaces. When the water hits Telling Your Story MARY LOUISE VANNATTA a boil some people choose to face it or ex- plode, while others might escape, avoid or even “go off the grid.” for you and the stress just increases and ities AND focus on the important issues centrate better at Today, you could be tracked almost any- when you return – you know what hap- at hand. Even a little progress on a stress- the library, cof- where. It’s harder to get away from it pens. ful project will get you one step closer to fee shop or your all than it used to be. If you’re like me, What factors cause some people to feel backyard. Take you are Linkedin and hooked up to every they must escape? time to do your medium with a locator on every phone • Learned pattern of disappearing when Everyone planning and and a Foursquare check-in to announce problems occur strategizing out- your recent coffee purchase. Even your • Job dissatisfaction and burnout over a understands that side of a stressful environment. friends can rat you out by “checking you long period of time Practice self-care. Remember to sleep in” or posting a photo of you at the pub. • Sudden personal life event (death, di- and eat well, exercise and maybe even find When you pay your green fees with a vorce, illness, conflict with coworker) sometimes we someone to talk to about your issues. One credit card it automatically shows up on • Change in work situation (new boss, or two counseling sessions might get to the your bill for your spouse to see and your position, leadership role, stressful need a few root of the problem and help you on your security system will alert you when you project) way to staying focused when crises hit. set your alarm on the way out. There’s How can you begin the process of curb- Most of all, communicate. Let people nowhere to go and nowhere to hide. ing your need to run away? moments to know how you work, when and why you Regardless, if “escape” or avoidance Recognize the signs early. Does it start need to get away. Everyone understands behavior is your (or your co-workers or with feelings of panic? Do you feel unsafe recharge. that sometimes we need a few moments bosses) “go to” solution when the going or overwhelmed? Are you missing dead- to recharge. gets tough, it can cause a lot of stress lines or forgetting appointments? Mary Louise VanNatta, CAE, VanNat- at work for colleagues, clients and cus- Escape just a little. Have a place to get resolution or completion. ta Public Relations, Inc. an association tomers. Projects languish without your away for an hour or half a day to unplug Use technology instead of avoiding it. management, event planning and PR involvement and people resent you in and refresh. While technology can track you, it can firm located in Salem. PRSalem.com , your absence. Others are forced to cover Mix up your day with fun or joyful activ- also make you mobile. You might con- twitter.com/PRSalem. 52 Schwabe Attorneys Make the List of Best Lawyers in America for 2015 The Best Lawyers in America list for 2015 ship and Endangered Species Act issues. She egon Water Resources Congress and Oregon has been announced and 52 attorneys from works with utilities, cities and regional water Concrete and Aggregate Producers Assn. and regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & providers in planning, developing, and man- is a former Board Member in both. She has Wyatt have been recognized. Schwabe has aging municipal water supply; and with large an “AV” Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, steadily grown the number of attorneys who and small hydroelectric projects to secure and is consistently listed among The Best receive this prestigious distinction. water rights and navigate the complex layers Lawyers in America. She has been recog- The legal guide also announced that five of regulatory requirements. She works with nized by Oregon Super Lawyers for her work Schwabe attorneys were named “Lawyer of agricultural and industrial water users on in Water and Natural Resources Law, and the Year.” This award goes to a single lawyer water supply strategies including conserva- she holds a top ranking in Environmental in a particular practice area in each market tion and efficiency programs, mitigation and Law from Chambers USA. covered by the guide. watershed restoration, water right transfers, Admitted to Practice, Oregon State Courts, Martha Pagel is widely recognized as a and in-stream leases. She also assists with Washington State Courts, United States Dis- leader in her focus areas of water law, natu- natural resources mediation and serves as trict Court, District of Oregon, United States ral resources and government relations. As the arbitrator for an interstate compact dis- Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. a former Director of both the Oregon Water pute relating to water allocation. She has a Ms. Pagel frequently contributes to the Or- Resources Department and Department of long record of accomplishment in working egon Insider, Western Water Law and Policy State Lands, she offers clients unparalleled on policy development through Oregon’s Reporter, and Water Report newsletters; as experience and insight into dealing with wa- legislative process and agency rulemaking. well as various trade publications on water ter and natural resources regulation. She has Martha is a frequent speaker on water law, and natural resources issues. The Intersec- a well established track record as a problem natural resources and the Endangered Spe- Martha Pagel, Water Law Award Winner tion of Federal ESA Regulations And State solver in dealing with complex water and cies Act before her peers at Continuing Legal Water Law, Oregon Water Law Questions natural resource issues. Education programs, as a guest lecturer in Resources Legal Center. She is a fellow of the and Answers, Water Rights for Builders and Martha works with a wide range of clients - area law schools, and before industry groups. prestigious American College of Environ- Developers, Oregon Water Law Basics , are including farmers, ranchers, nurseries, vine- Martha serves as the leader of the firm’s mental Lawyers. In her role as arbitrator, she some of her titled articles. yards, hard rock and aggregate mining op- Environmental, Energy and Natural Re- is a member of “Dividing the Waters,” a sec- Ms.Pagel attended Willamette University erations, resorts and golf courses; municipal sources practice group, and is a member of tion of the National Judicial College devoted College of Law, achieved a Juris Doctor de- water providers and all types of landowners - the firm’s Water Law, Agriculture Law and to training and providing network and edu- gree, magna cum laude (1983) and San Di- on natural resource development issues. Fo- Mining Law teams. cational opportunities for judges involved in ego State University, Bachelor of Arts de- cus areas include water rights, water storage, Martha currently serves as Chair of the At- water disputes. She participates actively in gree, with highest honors (1976). aquifer recharge, wetlands, waterway owner- torney Advisory Committee for the Western industry/trade associations such as the Or- Page 10 Salem Business Journal September 2014 On Making Financial Decisions he old saying that hind sight is 20/20 Tmeans that we made a decision that we would have made differently given some in- SBJ FINANCIAL COLUMNIST ray sagner sight into the consequences. Perhaps if we understood the process of forming a course of ing information. In other words, it is our deci- ask yourself why you believe what you be- ment decisions, action our foresight might be a little clearer. sion making process that we have honed over lieve at this moment. and thus exces- In this article we will focus on a general over- our life time that is distorted for the decision Anchoring Bias is a cognitive bias that oc- sive risk is taken. view of behavioral finance, which found its at hand. The process, or what works, for those curs when investors are influenced by pur- One bias or be- roots in behavioral economics and studies who make rational decisions (most of the chase points or arbitrary price levels, and havior that inves- the emotional factors involved in economic time) is to ask yourself, “Why do I believe this tend to cling to these numbers when facing tors hurt themselves with is inappropriate decision making. It seems natural, then, to will work?” A person who employees criti- questions like “should I buy or sell this in- extrapolation, which refers to the human branch out and study the factors or bounds of cal thought (thinking about your thinking) is vestment?” Frequently, a client will be re- tendency to look at recent market perfor- rationality (selfishness, self-control) related constantly asking themselves why. sistant to sell a stock that is down until its mance and to assume that this performance to investment decisions. Stick with me -- this On the opposite side of the spectrum, for price rebounds, which could be never. will continue for months or even years into is fascinating stuff, and any time we can get a illogical or distorted reasoning we have Confirmation bias and hindsight bias are the future. glimpse into what makes us tick we can make, emotional biases. Investors can be pre- both cognitive biases that affect our percep- On the emotional side of the bench, we hopefully, more informed and rational deci- tions and subse- have the status quo bias which predisposes sions. quent decisions. It investors, when facing an array of choice Behavioral economics is where economics can be difficult to options, to elect whatever option keeps con- and psychology meet. Traditional economic encounter some- ditions the same. Some investors tell them- theory assumes that people are perfectly ratio- Beware; your thing or someone selves “things have always been this way” nal, patient and know objectively what makes without having and thus keep things the same. We should them happy and make choices that maximize a preconceived know better than that or we will never be this happiness. Traditional economists may opinion. This first prepared for change. Another emotional acknowledge that people don’t make rational beliefs could be impression can bias is regret aversion, where the investor and objective economic decisions, yet they be hard to shake will avoid taking decisive actions because still argue that the deviations are random because people they fear that, in hindsight, whatever course rather than showing evidence of consistent your biases. also tend to selec- they select will prove less than optimal. Re- biases. Behavioral economists, on the other tively filter and pay gret aversion can cause investors to be too hand, aim to develop models which account more attention to conservative in their investment choices be- for the facts that people procrastinate, are im- information that cause of losses suffered in the past. Deer in patient, aren’t always good decision-makers sented with emotionally based investment supports their opinions, while ignoring or the headlights: if you can’t move, get some when those decisions are hard and sometimes decisions, and may make poor decisions rationalizing the rest. Investors observe, help! Making no decision is making a deci- even avoid making them altogether. by having emotions affect these decisions. overvalue, or actively seek out information sion. There have been some 20 behavioral bias- Usually, because emotional biases originate that confirms their investment ideas, while And, lastly, endowment bias occurs when es identified when it comes to our economic from impulse or intuition, rather than on ignoring or devaluing evidence that might investors assign greater value to a security decision making and they fall into two broad conscious calculations, they are difficult to discount their investment ideas. Also, some that he or she possess and is faced with its categories, cognitive and emotional, with correct. people tend to be susceptible to hindsight loss, than when he or she doesn’t possess both varieties yielding irrational judgments. Let’s look at some common biases and a bias, which occurs when an investor per- the security and has the potential to acquire A cognitive bias can be defined as information brief explanation of how they tend to work. ceives investment outcomes as if they were it. In other words, people place a higher val- processing, or memory error common to all If a light bulb goes off, you may want to slow predictable--even if they weren’t. The result ue on objects they own than objects they do human beings. Cognitive biases result from down the next time you have an economic of hindsight bias is that it gives investors a not. The lesson here is, it is an investment, subconscious mental procedures for process- or investment decision to make and simply false sense of security while making invest- not a child; don’t fall in love with it. We humans are odd creatures. We are the only animal on the planet with the ca- pacity for rational and critical thought; yet so often we behave in irrational ways and The Value of Trust come to erroneous conclusions in spite of the evidence. The action for this month: be- INSIDE SCOOP ALEX CASEBEER fore coming to an investment decision, ask yourself what beliefs you hold and what evi- dence you have gathered to support them. lagiarism alert! Well, not really. More of business do whatever it takes to do the “right do! We have to Beware; your beliefs could be your biases. Pa summary. Isadore Sharp, founder and thing”, or do you shrug your shoulders and let work more dili- The purpose of this article is to inform our Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Re- the customer walk? gently to do the readers about financial planning/life issues. sorts, coined this phrase in an article he put “Trust is the emotional capital of a compa- right thing all the It is not intended, nor should it be used, as a out. He absolutely nails the secret to success ny”. In a word – wow. This really struck me. time, every time. substitute for specific legal, accounting, or -fi on the head. Here are some quotes (pearls!) to They say it takes “years to build trust, seconds It’s hard, but it will nancial advice. As advice in these disciplines chew on this month for you and your business. to lose it and forever to repair”. I have experi- pay dividends in the end. “Character is much may only be given in response to inquiries re- “The most vital element that I believe under- enced this, as I’m sure we all have in one shape easier kept than recovered” penned Thomas garding particular situations from a trained writes all aspects of success is ethics”. I could or form. It is no fun, it is frustrating and dis- Paine. Until next time, enjoy the remains of professional. Ray Sagner is a Certified Finan- not agree more. There are many who not think appointing. As a business, what are you doing this Summer and let’s begin thinking of how cial Planner with The Legacy Group, Ltd, a this is at the top of the importance list for busi- to ensure that your customers trust you? And we can finish this year stronger than ever! fee only Registered Investment Advisory ness rules of engagement, but I do. Some see if you break the trust, do you have a system in Alex Casebeer is on the Executive Team at Firm, in Salem. Ray can be contacted at 503- it as “peripheral”, as Sharp puts it, and aren’t place to begin rebuilding it or repairing it? Capitol Auto Group and can be reached at 581-6020, or by email at Ray@thelegacy- going to go the extra mile to do what is right We simply cannot afford to have untrust- [email protected], twitter.com/ group.com You may view the Company’s web for the customer, but it is crucial. Does your ing customers. And it’s our own fault if we alexcasebeer or 503-585-4141. site at TheLegacyGroup.com September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 11 Rebecca Maitland Honored As Miss Downtown There was a very special presentation in Red’ holiday event not only ricocheted Marilyn Krug, a past president of Artists in the Reed Opera House recently honoring an honoring area art- throughout the U.S. Action, had this to say about Ms. Maitland, individual who has been called “Miss Down- ists with a ballroom but to major media in “We met Rebecca while scouting possible town” by the people she has helped, and for a presentation of their China. venues for Artist in Action’s first ‘Some- cultural renaissance she helped shape. submitted work, and She developed an thing Red’ event. She didn’t just open the Rebecca Maitland, VP-Creative Director a space for an annual event she called an doors, she threw them wide open! She of the Reed and other Roger Yost proper- awards party. “Imagination Expe- dreams big. She’ll take a good idea, and ties, was in the middle of staging one of her She partnered with dition” with the local make it a great one! popular Third Saturday events when her boss cinematographer Tim chapter of the Na- Rebecca is like a muse with a magic wand. suddenly interrupted her with a giant poster King to create and tional Federation of If she were a Disney character, she would pictorially celebrating Rebecca’s 10 years with produce a DVD for the Blind [NFB] in be a cross between Tinkerbell (without the the company and thanking her for extraordi- the Salem Downtown which participants pout) and Wendy from Peter Pan — spread- nary achievements. Association that cel- experienced tac- ing pixie dust of inspiration on everyone she Yost told the assembled crowd (and his sur- ebrated the history, tile art and actually touches, and with the wisdom and practical prised associate) that the poster “contained architecture, culture painted on canvas. side of Wendy. She not only inspires, but only a few of the important highlights of the and promise of our Art Stevenson, deftly creates and makes events happen. decade because most of her contributions to Downtown. president of the NFB Her boundless enthusiasm is contagious. Downtown Salem were done quietly, and be- Rebecca used cos- Capitol City Chap- Countless artists, performers, musicians and hind the scenes. tumed volunteers ter told the Business the entire Salem Community have been en- She not only helped re-establish the Reed to creatively retell Journal, riched by her naturally positive energy. as the cultural heart of the city, but through the Reed’s historical “Our chapter has Over the years I’ve witnessed her men- art, music and recreating historic moments events – Susan B. been very fortunate toring young artists, successfully building clearly benefitted our Downtown neighbors. Anthony’s speeches, to develop a friend- bridges and networks to make the unimagi- When many storefronts were empty, dark the gamblers, Samu- ship with Rebecca nable happen. She is a creative spirit who is effective because she remains focused. and inviting danger, Rebecca rallied the Pho- el Clemens on stage, Rebecca Maitland, Maitland. Her love to League of Salem and Artists in Action [AIA] and presidential vis- VP-Creative Director, Reed Opera House of art, history and I’ve repeatedly seen her host a cacophony to join her in creating presentations that filled its. community has in- of simultaneous events. the vacant spaces with artists and photogra- Her interest in Salem’s history led her to troduced our members to a world seldom She is a good friend, a devoted mother, phers and brightly lighted images that attract- the exploration of Salem’s underground experienced by the blind. We are working daughter, and simultaneously a muse and ed crowds and discouraged vagrants. with college professor John Ritter, and the with her to allow all blind Oregonians to ringmaster. Few are those who truly can and She was the welcoming force in the Reed’s telling of its storied past. This resulted in share what Salem has to offer in art and his- do make a difference in the lives of people in seven-year sponsorship of AIA’s ‘Something worldwide print and television coverage that tory.” a community. She is one remarkable lady!”

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KMUZ-FM, the volunteer-powered com- & global on Because It Matters from 7am to munity radio station serving Salem and the 8:30. These new morning programs are a mid-Willamette Valley, plans some big steps major feature, along with planned coverage to improve both its reach and its service in the of the fall election campaigns, in the station's next few months. The non-commercial radio push to increase its public affairs and infor- station began broadcasting at 88.5FM from a mation programming. hilltop near Turner in December of 2011. The The station continues to invite area resi- station's studios and office are located in the dents with an interest in music, community former Allied Video Productions building in affairs and radio to sign up for training to be- north Salem. Operated by volunteers, KMUZ come program hosts on this volunteer broad- was voted Best Radio Station in the mid-Val- cast and streaming radio service. ley by the Statesman-Journal annual reader's “Our biggest challenge,” says Adminis- poll in both 2012 and 2013. “We think we would have won again in 2014, but the SJ dropped the category from the poll” says station administrator Dave Hammock, “We like to think we retired the trophy.” Like other commu- nity stations around the country, KMUZ is fiercely committed to providing locally pro- duced alternative con- tent to listeners. The station tries not to du- Ken Adams, anchor for plicate offerings avail- Willamette Wake Up starting in September able across the com- mercial radio section of the FM spectrum. trative Coordinator Dave Hammock, “is WANT A BRIGHTER A glance at the KMUZ schedule page on the not finding volunteer Djs but the relative- station's web site (kmuz.org) shows pro- ly weak maximum power allowed by the grams ranging from zydeco to concert band, FCC to our transmitter near Turner.” Due BOTTOM LINE? from garage band & indie rock to Celtic and to congestion in the FM reserved band, world music. Local talk shows consider the lower frequencies reserved for “Non- BRING US IN. Salem history, aging issues, challenges fac- Commercial/Educational” stations, KMUZ ing parents of children with special needs, is only allowed to transmit at 32 watts on the joys of Willamette Valley gardening 88.5FM. “Yup,” says Hammock, “that's half Whether you run a chic boutique or a multi-building operation, and much more. Local volunteers produce a light bulb.” upgrading to energy-efficient lighting can save you money. all but a tiny fraction of the programming But the station expects big improvements Energy Trust of Oregon has the expertise and a network of heard on the station. According to KMUZ in reception for Salem and Keizer by early specially trained contractors to get the job done—and our cash founder and Program Review Committee 2015. KMUZ has obtained a license for a Chair, Karen Holman, “If you don't like mu- second transmitter/repeater, a translator, incentives help make it affordable. sic you hear on KMUZ, try us again in an that will operate at 100.7FM. “This will fi- hour; it will have changed!” nally give our patient Salem listeners a sig- KMUZ is shortly to initiate a programming nal they can expect to tune in on their radios + partnership with an even newer station, inside the house or office,” says Melanie SAVE ENERGY. BRING US IN. KYAC in Mill City. This LPFM just went on Zermer, the President of KMUZ's govern- the air, organized by a former KMUZ pro- ing Board of Directors. “This has been our Visit www.energytrust.org/BringUsIn gram host who had a major role in launching number one priority and we are moving for- or call 1.866.605.1676. KMUZ in 2011, Ken Cartwright. Starting in ward as fast as the FCC will allow.” September, KMUZ will feature “dual Kens” KMUZ is owned and operated by a 501(c) Serving customers of Portland General Electric, in the morning drive time slot. Ken Cart- (3) Oregon public benefit corporation, Wil- Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas. wright will anchor a 6am to 8am morning lamette Information, News & Entertainment show from Mill City but heard on both sta- Service (WINES). KMUZ/WINES is sup- tions. At eight am, Monday through Thurs- ported entirely through listener and sponsor day, KMUZ will feature a new program, Wil- donations along with the occasional founda- lamette Wake Up, anchored by Ken Adams, tion grant. The station's efforts to establish one of KMUZ's two Program Coordinators. its translator serving Salem & Keizer were re- Friday mornings start with Ron Johnson's cently given a boost by Marion County's Com- weekly exploration of issues local, national munity Project Grant Fund. September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 15 Two More Star Team Members

Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Es- many dog parks with her Brittany Spaniel tate, Inc. is excited to welcome two new real "Redgie". The Claflins also enjoy all types of estate brokers to their team, Kristin Claflin outdoor activities, look forward to hiking Mt. and Mariah Tilman. St.. Helens this summer, and love to sample Salem’s growing restaurant and local music scene with friends and family. M a r i - ah left Keizer 11 years ago to pur- sue her Master's degree in Volcanol- ogy and, now that she has returned, s h e t e a c h e s Real Estate Broker Kristin Claflin p a r t - time at Kristin is a graduate of the University of Real Estate Broker Mariah Tilman C h e m e - Oregon's Lundquist College of Business k e t a and a member of Chi Omega. Kristin and her Community College. Mariah enjoys running husband Scott Claflin were married in 2012 in local charity races, doing pet therapy with and both families are long term Salem resi- her dog, Daphne, and exploring the fascinat- dents. You may see Kristin at one of Salem’s ing geology of the Pacific Northwest. Page 16 Salem Business Journal September 2014 September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 17

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Brenda Moore is a specialized listing agent. She understands all the details and attention needed to be effective for her clients. How many brokers can say they always wanted to be a real estate professional. Brenda lives in Silverton. “I feel blessed to live in such a beau- tiful place” She has a great knowledge of that entire area. You may even find Brenda fishing in the streams or rivers nearby and as far away as the Clackamas. “I love working with our team at John L. Scott where our clients become our new friends.”

John L. Scott Real Estate Brenda Moore - Broker Cell - 503-798-2169 | Office - 503-585-0100 salemoffice.johnlscott.com Page 18 Salem Business Journal September 2014 “From Cart to Art”

This innovative and cre- ative approach to reuse and recycling is a way for artists, businesses, groups and indi- viduals to share unique ways to be stewards of the earth by taking gently used, recycled items from their blue bins/ recycle carts to create art! The art will be auctioned off at SEC’s fall fundraiser to aid in providing environmental education for all community members. When: Saturday, October 11 in Salem (Location and time to be announced). Who: Working in partnership with Marion education over the years, moving learners County Public Works, EarthWISE certified from awareness to knowledge to influenc- businesses will be encouraged to create art ing attitudes and motivating new individual pieces utilizing recycled materials to show at behaviors and community action. SEC’s role the event. These creations will help educate in our community as an environmental edu- and motivate other community members to cation leader informs and influences the en- become active stewards of our environment. tire mid-Willamette Valley by creating real In addition to the EarthWISE certified change and having a measurable impact on businesses creating “group art projects”, our environment. SEC educational programs SEC is inviting professional and semi-pro- help attendees become more passionately in- fessional artists to submit their pieces of art volved in protecting and caring for our natu- that will also be created out of recycled mate- ral environment. rials. The art submitted by these individuals The “From Cart to Art” fundraiser, in ad- will be auctioned off, starting at $50/piece. dition to the Mid Valley Green Awards are All proceeds will benefit SEC environmental the major fundraisers for SEC, a locally run education programs. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that depends Background: The Straub Environmental on much of its funding from community do- Center (SEC) has shaped environmental nations. September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 19 You Can Never Be Too Prepared At Work t’s one thing if you have an accident at Ihome. Someone (probably Mom) knows EMT-P, Market General M Aaron Monning where the first aid kit is located and where to find needed supplies. It might be totally dif- ferent at work, where, especially in a smaller readiness assessment at nsc.org. This 11 always surprised that the summer went by to cars in all lanes, office, items might not be readily available. question survey will help you determine if so quickly. For all of us driving to work, we with an exception September is National Preparedness Month, your business is ready for a disaster, and might forget that now children are walking, for those traveling and in celebration Rural/Metro Ambulance what you can do to improve prepared- waiting for the bus or driving themselves in the opposite di- asks that everyone review their workplace ness. Examples of these questions include to school between the hours of 7:00-9:00. rection only when emergency plan of action. whether you have set up an evacuation We can’t bear to see any accidents, espe- traffic is separated by a median. Failure to Every business should have a first aid kit, plan, if you’ve cataloged inventory, equip- cially those between drivers and children, follow these laws is likely to result in a signif- and every employee should know its loca- ment and software for insurance purposes, so please aware of school busses and abide icant fine, even if a police officer is not close tion. This month is also an excellent time and if there is an established shut-down by related traffic regulations. As a review, by; bus drivers can report an illegal passing to check the fire alarms to ensure they have procedure for operations that should not the law stipulates that motorists must come incident within 24 hours of its occurrence. batteries and are properly functioning. To remain running during an emergency to a complete stop at least 20 feet from a Most importantly, observing these laws is evaluate your business’s level of prepared- evacuation. bus that flashes its red lights. Drivers can- essential to the safety of the children in our ness by the National Safety Council’s stan- School Bus Safety not pass the bus until it has proceeded and community. dards, visit their website and take their School is starting this month and I am turned off the red lights. These rules apply Have a great autumn. TEDx, If You Got The Moxie TEDxSalem is an all-day immer- book.com/TEDxSalem.us sion experience at the intersection of TEDx, x = independently organized technology, entertainment, design, event In the spirit of ideas worth science and art. This year’s theme is spreading, TEDx is a program of lo- “Moxie.” cal, self-organized events that bring The event takes place 9 a.m. to 4 people together to share a TED like p.m. on Saturday, September 13 at experience. At a TEDx event, TED the Historic Elsinore Theater, 170 Talks video and live speakers com- High St. SE. bine to spark deep discussion and “TEDxSalem offers attendees an connection. These local, self-orga- opportunity to share their passions, nized events are branded TEDx, discuss ideas and make connec- where x = independently organized tions,” said one of the event’s cura- TED event. The TED Conference tors Carlee Wright. “We hope that provides general guidance for the these connections will spark conver- TEDx program, but individual TEDx sations, expand horizons and create events are self-organized. (Subject to change in our community. We want certain rules and regulations. to enrich the lives of the people in TED is a nonprofit organization the Willamette Valley community devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. with a day of presentations, enter- Started as a conference in Califor- tainment and activities that inspire, nia 1984, TED has grown to support engage and transform.” those world changing ideas with Fourteen innovators and leaders in many initiatives. their fields will discuss topics such The inaugural TEDxSalem event in 2013 featured talks on music, art, transportation, and even millennials. At a TED conference, the world's as: brain science, music therapy, the leading thinkers and doers are asked autistic mind, bitcoins, augmented real- ● Jefferson Smith, radio host of Thank giving people a forum to share their pas- to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes ity storytelling, memes, aquaponics, radio, You Democracy sions, ideas and experiences. The event is or less. TED speakers have included Roger synaesthesia, darknets, the future of wear- ● Danne Stayskal, Synaesthesiac sponsored, to date, by The H Group, Allied Ebert, Sheryl Sandberg, Bill able computers and more. Speakers for the ● Richard Surroz, Instructor and comput- Video Productions, Salem Weekly, Country Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Benoit Man- event include: er consultant Financial, Venti’s Cafe, KMUZ Radio, Fox delbrot, Philippe Starck, Ngozi OkonjoI- ● Simon Tam, Writer, public speaker, and Blue, Sign Crafters and In House Graphics. weala, Brian Greene, Isabel Allende and ● Jessica Amos, Story maven and soul do- founder and bassist for Asian American Tickets are $50 and include a full-day of former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. cent band, The Slants activities including the talks, “recess” activi- On TED.com, talks from TED conferences ● Roger Anunsen, Brain science pioneer ● Kyle Terry, Computer programmer and ties, entertainment, lunch and snacks. are shared with the world for free as TED ● Jonathan Chase, Men tor and advocate historian Tickets may be purchased online at http:// Talks videos. A new TED Talk is posted ev- for those on the autism spectrum ● Jodi Winnwalker, Clinical social worker bit.ly/1r1g1ou or Ticketwest.com. Save the ery weekday. Through the Open Translation ● Mark Frohnmayer, Game developer and board certified music therapist fees and get them at the Elsinore Theatre Project, TED Talks are subtitled by volun- turned cleantech entrepreneur. box office. teers worldwide. Through our distribution ● Travis Jank, Computer consultant For details on speakers, visit the TEDxSa- For more information about the event; networks, TED Talks are shared on TV, ra- ● Devon Lyon, Film producer, director lem website. This independently produced how to volunteer; how your company can dio, Netflix and many websites. and editor event, operated under a license from TED, sponsor, visit TEDxSalem.us ● Catherine Miller, Blind artist was organized by community volunteers. Find us online at: https://twitter.com// ● Andrew Senner, Aquaponics innovator It is aimed at creating dialogue as well as tedxsalem_us, #tedxsalem, https://face- Page 20 Salem Business Journal September 2014 Studio 3 Architecture Receives AIA Merit Award

SALEM Studio 3 Architecture was honored with the Helping Hands Resources provides free, Oregon Merit Award at the June 3 awards dinner of good, quality used clothing to assist needy the American In- individuals and 155 Liberty St. NE stitute of Architec- families. Their The SALEM ARTS BUILDING (aka tures, Salem Chap- only source of rev- SAB) is a mixed-use building – with art- ter. enue comes through grants, gifts, and The155 SALEM ARTSLibertyist studios,BUILDING residential, (aka SAB) retailSt is and a mixed-use NE office building The jury– with selected donations in kind. artist studios, residential,space available. retail This andis a prime office opportu space- available.Studio This 3’s is Helping a Building enclosure prime opportunitynity toto live live or or work work in the in theheart heart of down of -downtownHands Sale projectm! for and usable floor town Salem! the following attri- space were more A commercial property,A commercial the SAB property, puts your the SAB business puts on thebutes: main thor- important than de- oughfare downtownyour business at an affordableon the main rate.thoroughfare A few blocks fromGreat Willa low budget- tailing and finish. mette University,downtown Salem atCenter an affordable Mall, Riverfront rate. A few Park, Salemdevelopment Hospi - in a Material were se- tal and both theblocks Chemeketa from Willamette and Liberty University, Parkades Sa- – thegritty Salem urban Arts setting, lected with a view Building gives youlem Centereasy access Mall, Riverfront to everything Park, Salem downtown. affordable materials to long term main- Hospital and both the Chemeketa and are used creatively, and maintenance is tenance as well NEW DEVELOPMENTLiberty Parkades – The –Hive the Salem at the Arts Salem Build- Arts Building com- as suitability to a prising the entireing 2nd gives floor. you easy Salem’s access tofirst everything artist collectivea key of designthis kind driver, commercial envi- featuring 24 artistdowntown. studios with tall ceilings and abundantstrong light – stu building- massing and simple ronment. The ex- dios range fromNEW 135 SFDEVELOPMENT to 435 SF. Available– The Hive for at occupancy January tended design and 2014 – select andthe secureSalem Arts your Building studio comprising now with thea deposit. yet Floor creative plans plan or- construction team available online.entire 2nd floor. Salem’s first artist col- ganization results in was able to gener- lective of this kind featuring 23 artist a building that re- studios with tall ceilings and abundant sponds strongly to ate a solution with light – studios range from 135 SF to 435 its site and provides which everyone was SF. Available for occupancy now. great interior space, happy. a building that will serve its owner’s mission Studio 3 Architecture: Established in 2002 2195 Hyacinth St NEwell, and sets a precedent for design excel- by architects Gene Bolante and Leonard THE HYACINTH building was originally the Overhead Doorlence in manu an established- industrial neighbor- Lodder. S3A is an architectural company facturing plant & warehouse. We are in the North Salemhood. Gateway, a that provides services for a variety of proj- community of 2195 industrial Hyacinth commercial and St. burgeoning NE residentialFive Salem ar - firms submitted a total of 13 ects from commercial buildings to family eas. THE HYACINTH building was origi- projects for consideration to a three person housing with a focus on sustainability. 2012 nally the Overhead Door manufacturing Jury consisting of Becca Cavell, FAIA, Port- Best of Salem Award in the Architects Cat- We have kept plant the original& warehouse. shell We and are concretein the North warehouse land, floor, Bill Seider, the FAIA, Eugene, and Jane Jar- egory, 2010: Extreme Home Make Over: huge skylights Salemand all Gateway, the industrial a community touches of indus to keep- therett, “flavor” Portland. of Upon deliberation, the Jury Home Edition; Oregon School for the Deaf, the building alive.trial commercialEach suite andcontains burgeoning at least resi one- skylight,awarded and twothe Merit Awards and one Honor EarthWise Certified by Marion County, east bank of suitesdential have areas. exterior full glass garage doors.Award. All suites In addition, a People’s Choice Award LEED Accredited. have glass garageWe doors, have kept along the with original glass shell man and doors. was voted on by the public at large. concrete warehouse floor, the huge sky- Each suite is independentlylights and all the temperature industrial touches controlled, to and the west bank suites havekeep operable the “flavor” windows of the that building face alive.the train tracks.Master Easy Tailor David Retires I-5 access fromEach Portland suite contains Road atand least the one Salem skylight, Parkway. WithAfter 26Vaga years- in the bond brewing andbecoming the east ourbank north of suites cornerstone have exterior tenant, weReed will Opera soon House, have food onsite!full glass garage doors. All suites have Master Tailor David glass garage doors, along with glass man Lee 82 years young doors. is retiring. The Reed’s Each suite is independently tempera- longest running ten- ture controlled, and the west bank suites ant says he plans on have operableFor Leasing windows Information that face the contact:playing a great deal train tracks.SAB - EasyHelen I-5 Wiens access -from 503.580.7268 Port- of golf. David has land RoadThe andHyacinth the Salem - Claudia Parkway. Vorse With - 503.508.0998been in the tailoring Vagabond brewing becoming our north business for 67 years. cornerstoneMichael tenant, Tevis we - 650.464.9299 will soon have His many friends food onsite! downtown will miss his healthy advise on living well and being For Leasing Information happy. David taught Sean Duncan how Helen Wiens - (503) 580-7268 to play soccer when Michael Tevis - (650) 464-9299 he was a young child Left to right: Sean Duncan, Master Tailor David, William Duncan running around the building. William Duncan owner of the Kilt years. Duncan’s son Sean is now 18. Roger and Thistle has many fond memories of Mr. Yost held a special cake cutting ceremony to Lee. They have been neighbors for over 17 salute Master Tailor Lee’s retirement. September 2014 Salem Business Journal Page 21 hen we schedule dinner classes at Wmy store, we always ask two ques- tions: are you allergic to anything and is Give Eggplant A Chance there something that you really don’t like to eat. I would say that especially in the sum- mer time, eggplants come up more than any SBJ FOOD COLUMNIST LULLU TRUITT other vegetable. I am here to demystify this mistreated veg- etable. The eggplant is one of the most ver- ally don’t require salting before cooking. Now we are really going to get with it. What table around. When satile summer vegetables. This vegetable is Now you are ready to go buy some, because to do with this beautiful vegetable you took I am asked what my at its best with its white flesh, not bitter be- I am such a good source of information and home? Well, let me just give a hint of great favorite vegetable cause it has not been in storage and it doesn’t you trust me. So when you go to buy some flavors: you can make patties, you can make is, hands down is have too many seeds. eggplants – OK, let’s say, when you go buy 1 eggplant parmigiana, you can make rata- the “magic eggplant” What you would see mostly at the super- eggplant, what you want to take home is one touille, you can grill them and drizzle some Now here is the shocker: This magic vegeta- market, is the big roundish dark purple with a shiny, tight skin. It has to be pretty olive oil, balsamic and top with some basil ble is actually a fruit, specifically in the berry eggplant. Sometimes you might see the long solid with a good green stem which is a sign leaves, you can stuff half of it -after you re- family. I did not want to break to you earlier Asian variety, but at the fresh market you can of freshness. move the center- with either pasta or ground because I think it is strange to eat “fruit” with find quite a variety. You are at home now and you forgot to ask meat, you can make bruschetta, you can pasta or do all those things I told you to do You can start getting familiar with the how to store the new vegetable that you were fry them, you can sauté them, you can grill with it. It must have been an adoption some- “taste” of an eggplant by learning about dif- reluctant to buy to begin with. them, you can use them as a sauce for pasta place, sometime in the earlier days!!! But ferences in the color. The lighter the color, Here I am again to save the day and the and on and on. whatever category you want to put the egg- the milder the eggplant will be. For example, eggplant. So, if you have a cool storage (like a You can match it with cheese, ricotta, feta, plant in, make sure you try it the white are the mildest, followed by the basement at 50F) it will be “COOL”, but if you yogurt, garlic, basil, balsamic, tomatoes, pep- Now I want to thank the first person who had purple and white striped varieties, followed don’t, the refrigerator will do after you wrap pers, potatoes the guts to try it and I would like to know…… by the rounded deep purple. The long Asian the eggplant in paper towels to absorb humid- DO I NEED TO SAY MORE? how did you fix it? variety are milder than the rounded and usu- ity and place it in a plastic bag up to a week. I really think this is the most versatile vege- Until next time, keep on cooking. Red Cross Honors Local Heroes The American Red Cross will honor lo- (both Silverton physicians), members of the in sudden cardiac arrest. Fire Captain Joel cal people who have performed extraordi- school security staff and a student Red Cross Malstrom and first responders Paul Rich- nary acts of courage, saved lives, or made a Club member responded. They called 9-1-1 ardson, Nick Ottele, Victor Hoffer and Joel positive difference in our communities. The quickly and administered first aid using CPR Schaffner arrived and continued Bill’s life- Willamette Chapter’s 10th Annual Heroes and an AED machine. saving efforts, also inducing controlled hy- Breakfast takes place at the Salem Conven- Steven Sinkler, Maryann Sinkler, Doug pothermia to effectively protect her from tion Center, and includes a silent auction and Buttermore, and Emmas Lindsay of Can- brain damage. even a chance to donate blood. Funds raised non Beach. While walking on the beach on Polk County Public Health staff members benefit the Red Cross Willamette Chapter. Feb. 2, 2013 with their dogs, the four friends Cindy Rettler, Scott A., Jacqui Beal, and This year the Red Cross will recognize the fol- saw two people struggling in the surf. They supporting Polk County Health staff. On lowing heroes: rushed into the water and rescued Jack and May 13, 2014, members of the staff sprang Albany & Silverton Community Members Marilyn G. and their dog from the perilous into action to save dietician Inga Daeschel, who had collapsed while conducting a train- ing program. Cindy, Scott, and Jacqui ad- ministered CPR and operated an AED while others called and arranged for emergency responders. Performance Health Technology is receiv- ing the Spirit of the Red Cross Hero Award Hero Bill Miller for its extensive contributions to and contin- ued support of Red Cross programs. PH Tech Schwab Tires, Mountain West Investment has hosted blood drives since 2002, collect- Corporation, Performance Health Tech- ing hundreds of units of blood, and many em- nology, Salem Convention Center, Salem ployees serve as Red Cross volunteers. Electric, ServPro, Silverton Hospital, and “The Heroes Breakfast helps us celebrate Withnell Motor Company. In-kind spon- individuals and organizations in Marion, sors are Active Media Productions and Se- Polk and Lincoln counties whose unself- lect Impressions. ish, caring acts have helped save the lives of The Heroes Breakfast is a FREE break- friends, relatives and complete strangers,” fast event and silent auction benefitting the said Maria Salazar, executive director of the Red Cross Willamette Chapter, but RSVP is Willamette Chapter. “Their stories will pro- required by September 4, 2014. To regis- vide an informative and inspiring event.” ter, please call 503-585-5414 or e-mail your The Heroes Breakfast is presented by first/last name, phone number, and guest(s) Hero Cindy Rettler Fred Meyer and sponsored by Salem names to willamette.frontdesk@redcross. Health, Kaiser Permanente, Valley Credit org. For more information, visit redcross. who attended a Jan. 31, 2014, Silverton High waves, warming them with their own coats Union, Huggins Insurance, and CCTV. Ad- org/willametteheroes. We hope to see you School basketball game and acted quickly to until emergency responders arrived. ditional supporters include Keudell-Mor- there! save the life of referee Perry Kimberly, who Bill Miller and First Responders. On Feb. rison Wealth Management, MVP Health Please direct media inquiries to Executive had collapsed on the court. AmieJoe Roper 26, 2013, Bill Miller performed emergency Authority, Pacific Power, Portland General Director Maria A. Reyes at 503-779-1253 or (a visiting Albany nurse), two SHS parents CPR for his wife, Juline, who had collapsed Electric, Wells Fargo, Doty & Company, Les email her at [email protected]. Page 22 Salem Business Journal September 2014 United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley Kicks Off Campaign

ow! We had amazing support at Wour United Way (UW) Campaign Columnist RANDY FRANKE Kick-off last month at the Salem Conven- tion Center. This year we’re committed to changing the odds through education, and the work that those campaign dollars Public Schools, Salem Health, UPS, Bi- • Outstand- financial stability and health. Our area fund. They recognize that the United Way Mart, US Bank, Costco, Marion County, ing Em- businesses are a key part of that. You campaign can and should be a fun activ- COUNTRY Financial, Do It Best Cor- ployee Campaign Leaders: Capitol work in the valley and hire people from ity that builds community, team work poration, Nordstrom, Withnell Motor Auto Group the area and I know you believe that a and pride among their employees. The Company, Target, Macy’s, Grove, Muel- • Outstanding Loaned Executive: Gor- healthy community creates a health work- campaign as a whole raised $1.4 million, ler & Swank, PC, Northwest Human Ser- don Lintner, Beacon Commercial Fi- place. Mayor Anna Peterson will lead the touching the lives of 1 in 7 people living in vices, Inc., City of Salem, Salem Keizer nance upcoming campaign and welcomes your Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. Transit, Valmont Communications, Kai- • Campaign Chair Distinguished Ser- involvement. For the remainder of my article I want ser Permanente, Century Link vice Award: Scott and Carrie Case- At the event, it was my pleasure to rec- to celebrate our top company employee The Top 10 Company campaigns beer ognize three amazing business leaders campaigns. Hopefully, this will inspire A-dec, Garmin, COUNTRY Financial, with the 2013-2014 Campaign Direc- your business to join us this September. Costco, Nordstrom, Capitol Auto Group, The best news for you is that your com- tor’s Leadership Award: Scott Parrish of Top 25 Company UPS, Comcast, Judson’s Plumbing, State pany can join these great organizations. A-dec and Scott and Carrie Casebeer of employee campaigns Farm Insurance Our campaign goal is $2,275.000. For Capitol Auto Group. They have demon- A-dec, Capitol Auto Group, Wells A few other “bests” included: more information on how to participate, strated extraordinary leadership and sup- Fargo, Garmin, Oregon State Employee • The Best first year campaign and first call us at 503-363-1651 or visit united- port of the annual United Way campaign Charitable Fund Drive, Salem-Keizer year employee leader: Epic Aviation. waymwv.org. 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Photos of the winning expert Tammy Fleming to the Salem team. eler Magazine bases its in- remodel can be viewed on- As the new mortgage loan originator in Sa- dustry list on criteria such as line at dalesremodeling.com lem, Fleming brings more than 15 years of revenue growth, professional Dale's Remodeling, found- expertise and a deep understanding of the association memberships and ed in 1978, provides expert local community to the Bank Team. years in business. design and a Certified Re- “Tammy’s experience and knowledge of In May, Dale's Remodeling modeling team for your home loans and the Salem community is earned the Outstanding Re- remodeling projects. Their invaluable to our customers and team,” said modeling achievement award systems ensure on-time per- Rockland Dunn, senior vice president and from the Oregon Remodeler's formance, quality control, mortgage production manager for Bank of Association, the local chapter and a job that meets the the Cascades. of the National Association client’s budget. By main- Fleming, a long-time Salem resident and of the Remodeling Indus- taining clean and safe job former mortgage loan originator for U.S. try. Kayla Van Lydergraf, sites, homeowners are as- Bank Home Mortgage, is looking forward the company's vice president sured that their lifestyle to the challenge of building a stronger mort- of marketing, accepted the will be impacted as little as gage presence for Bank of the Cascades in award for Exterior Remodel possible during the project. Salem. Under $100,000 for an addi- From small jobs to large “I enjoy helping customers get the right tion of a dual-level (or multi- and everything in between, product for their needs,” said Fleming. level) outdoor living space Dale’s ensures three simple In addition to the $2 billion lending completed in Salem, Oregon. things: To be on time, on pledge, Bank of the Cascades has committed Closer to home, Dale's Re- budget and make sure cli- $175,000 in philanthropic giving to nearly modeling received three Best ents have a great experi- 100 organizations in Oregon and Idaho of the Mid-Valley Awards ence. For more information, this year alone. The Bank’s renewed com- from the Statesman Jour- visit dalesremodeling.com/ mitment to lending and giving follows the nal, one Gold medal for Best recent merger of Home Federal Bank into Remodeler, and two Silver Kayla Van Lydergraf, Vice President of Bank of the Cascades announced on May 16. 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A minimum try films production group, they hope to go donation of two cans of food or $2 designat- full length with family films under the ban- ed to Salem’s Union Gospel Mission is much ner of Ambition Pictures. With over 30 vol- appreciated. unteers and 73 members, Matchlight Films While it may just be a short film, the story is growing fast as a filmmaking ministry. is abundant on subject matter, suspense, However, it’s their latest project, Chryzini- and visual e f f e c t s . John Guss- man and his daugh- ter Madison are subjects of a post- apocalyptic era in which the con- t r o v e r s i a l life-altering drug, Chry- zinium, has become uni- versal law. Chryzinium asks the ba- sic question, Left to Right: Phillip Wade, Tim Mark Wade, Rick Lord how far will we go as the human race to survive? Based um, that has become their flagship. 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A Message From Sandi Emery Elwood SAR President With the fall months approaching I would like to thank each and every one of you who are involved with SAR and those of you who continue to stay involved on committees and help with functions. I am reaching out now, early...in hopes that if you are considering or have ever consid- ered getting involved,please give me a call. I would love the opportunity to reach out to you and answer any questions you may have or even attend meetings with you to help you better understand the goals behind our association and show you how YOU can make a difference. Access expert resources I am honored to serve as your president National Federation of Independent Business this year and proud of all the volunteers to help grow your business. that we have. As our association continues NFIB is America’s Keep informed with the lat- to grow there is a need for those who want est research. to get involved and make a difference in the leading small business association and the community. association, promot- Thank you to the board members, commit- ing and protecting the tee members, and staff for your dedication. right of our members to This association could not perform without the wonderful volunteers who generously own, operate and grow The Voice of Small Business Stay protected with NFIB as donate their time and knowledge to better their businesses. our association. http://nfib.com your advocate in your state Page 28 Salem Business Journal September 2014