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David Trimble, p20 Doug Hoffman, p23 Catherine Alexander p4 Mary Louise T.J. Sullivan, p21 February 2016 VOL. 12, No. 2 Vannatta, p21 Anna Whitlock Rebuilding Lives One Person at a Time

“I’m very proud of my guys.” That’s what cognitive and motivational programs, par- Sgt. Anna Whitlock calls her clients – “my enting classes, substance abuse treatment, guys.” Anna has served with the Sheriff’s and employment services. Most importantly Office Parole & Probation Division since clients lose the label of “offender” and be- 2000 and she considers her work a calling. come “students.” Throughout the Parole & Probation office are “At the start of each class, I tell the students plaques with the motto, “HOPE to change. how brave they are,” said Anna. “We’re ask- COURAGE to make it hap- ing them to trust us and it’s pen. DETERMINATION to For Anna, brave to trust.” There are a follow through.” These are seeing first hand lot of expectations of SOAR the values Anna encourages participants. In addition to her clients with every day. as students gain meeting conditions of su- She says of her work, “There new skills and pervision and class work, is hope. They can turn their students are expected to lives around. I’ve seen it get the tools deeply examine their be- many times. That’s what’s they need to live haviors and past choices really encouraging, that’s crime free in our to change their future by the best reward I can ever changing the way they think have.” community is and react to outside influ- Since 2010 Anna has been her incentive to ences. She knows clients are assigned to the Sheriff’s Of- sometimes reluctant going fice Transitional Services remain involved in. They don’t know what Unit working with offend- in the reentry to expect and may not have ers reentering our commu- program. had good relationships with nity from prison. Until she their parole officers in the was promoted to sergeant almost a year ago, past. Anna served in the Student Opportunity for For Anna, seeing first hand as students gain Achieving Results or SOAR program. Now new skills and get the tools they need to live she supervises that program. crime free in our community is her incentive SOAR is an intensive 12-week program on to remain involved in the reentry program. the Chemeketa Community College campus She says she’s never made it through a SOAR that combines post-prison supervision with graduation without crying. For some par-

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Marion County to stay, she had some work to do. To meet has made great strides in promoting success- the qualifications of a full-time Deputy Sher- ful prisoner reentry, reducing the overall re- iff, Anna had to gain experience in the field cidivism rate from 36 percent in 2002 to a and become a U.S. citizen – her green card low of 14 percent in 2014. wasn’t enough. She did both and was hired Helping people change their lives is what as a full-time deputy in 2004. drives Anna. “If we improve the lives of our “As a Parole & Probation officer I get to do clients, we improve the lives of so many oth- a little bit of everything. You’re part police er people. This ultimately makes our com- officer, part counselor and you get to build munity better,” she said. The real payoff for a rapport with your clients,” said Anna. She the community is former prisoners who gain recognizes that holding people accountable employment, main- is a big part of the job; tain sobriety, reunite but, she also says you with their children, Anna came to have to be present for obtain stable housing, people. Really listen and become produc- Marion County and let them know you tive citizens who give care. That’s how you back. from Sweden. reach people, “You can Anna considers the always make someone extensive community She first came to feel important; even support a big part for just a little bit.” of what has made So what do Anna’s SOAR and the en- Salem to visit a guys say about her tire reentry program and the SOAR pro- successful. “Prison friend and ended gram? It’s all good. costs a lot of money. After completing the We’ve had to be pro- up staying. program, many have active and willing to continued their educa- try something dif- tion, gained employ- ferent. It’s gratifying ment, and built posi- that Marion County’s tive relationships with leaders have led the “It’s the their families. Two are charge to change how working toward be- we do things, because perfect coming drug and alco- change isn’t always hol counselors. Most easy.” Just ask her say they couldn’t have guys. small city,” done it without SOAR Anna gives con- and, for many, Anna’s siderable credit to name is synonymous Sheriff Jason Myers, she said. with SOAR. Parole & Probation Damon, one of An- Division Commander na’s former clients, Jeff Wood, the Board recounted his expe- of Commissioners, local non-profits, busi- rience with Anna and the SOAR program nesses, and community leaders who have during an annual “Giving People a Second stepped up to create proactive policies, raise Chance” community breakfast. He said, money, and bring attention to the issue of “When I first met Anna Whitlock she said I prisoner reentry, “A big part of our success had the biggest case file she had ever seen. is that the people involved really believe in So we really had our work cut out for us. But what we’re doing,” she added. we never gave up and she never gave up on Anna is especially appreciative of encour- me.” Anna had tears in her eyes and so did agement throughout her career to learn and everyone else. grow in her profession. “Marion County No story about Anna’s influence in the has great leadership. They’ve allowed me to SOAR program would be complete without grow tremendously. My supervisors always talking about Joshua. You see, Joshua had pushed me; they saw I could do more.” It’s initially turned Anna down and had no inter- part of what made her want to become a su- est in SOAR. About three months after his pervisor. release from prison he ran into a friend while Anna came to Marion County from Swe- at Chemeketa Community College and was den. She first came to Salem to visit a friend reintroduced to SOAR and Anna. He signed and ended up staying. “It’s the perfect small up for SOAR that day and successfully com- city,” she said. As a young women she had an pleted the program. Although he’s been off interest in law enforcement and psychology, supervision for more than eighteen months, although had never pursued either profes- he is still in regular contact with Anna. In sion. As a volunteer in a program for at-risk fact, she attended his wedding last spring. youth she toured the Parole & Probation of- There is no doubt; Joshua is still one of “her fice and was hooked. guys.” Page 4 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 Straub Environmental Center

The Straub Environmental Center creates they later donated to the City of Salem as a awareness and understanding of our rela- park. tionship to the environment, working in partnership with our community. Our en- Upcoming Events Include vironmental education programs teach and motivate people to become active stewards Nature Kids: Pikas (Grades 2-3) of our environment. February 11 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Nature Kids: Pikas (Grades 4-5) Core Values February 18 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm A cycle of impact: To create a knowledge of LECTURE: The End of Seashells? current science, leading to increased curios- February 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ity and growth in understanding, and respect Native Plant Society of Oregon Presenta- for the environment. Teaching action and tion: Drawing Plants leadership through service in our commu- February 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm nity. Community Service: Taking action togeth- Green is the new black! Tickets for the 2016 er to create a sustainable enviroment Mid-Valley Green Awards at the historic El- Real world environmental education: Con- sinore Theater are now on sale. necting schools and students to their com- munity to serve the local environment. Catherine Alexander, The earth as the place where we live: Ex- Executive ploring our interconnectedness with the en- Director vironment. Catherine Collaborative Vision: Leading to more grew up in powerful action from all community mem- Western Or- bers. egon where Access for everyone: Providing opportuni- she spent her ties to our diverse community. People of all childhood ages. exploring the Impact through sustainable resources: forests sur- Serving in a sustainable manner, environ- rounding mentally, socially and economically her family’s To teach sustainable practices in an inno- farmstead vate, fun way. To learn from experience and and drawing the native plants and animals. to celebrate each success! After studying fine art and art history at the University of Oregon and Portland State Governor Bob and Pat Straub University, she worked for an art dealer in Bob and Pat Straub were the inspiration New York for eleven years. Following that, for the Straub Environmental Center (SEC). she Relocated to Sarasota, Florida, to direct The Straubs were renowned for their love of an art gallery and pen art criticism for the Oregon and their efforts to preserve its natu- Sarasota bureau of the New York Times Syn- ral beauty. SEC seeks to promote that spirit dicate. by fostering public awareness of the beauty At the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in and cultural history of the Willamette Val- Sarasota, her childhood love of nature illus- ley. The centerpiece of SEC’s activities is tration was rekindled. Catherine studied and the Straub Center, a structure that provides illustrated tropical and subtropical orchids a lab, classroom and meeting space for local under the tutelage of renowned botanical il- non-profit organizations. lustrator Olivia Marie Braida-Chuisano, after Governor Straub’s contributions to the which she returned to Oregon to reconnect people of Oregon during his terms as State with the ecological beauty of the Northwest. Treasurer and Governor were considerable. In addition to her professional roles, Cath- His unyielding efforts to protect the public erine participates in several regional art ex- use and open access to Oregon’s beaches, hibitions each year. Her work is currently on and his tireless support for Oregon’s state- exhibit with other natural science illustrators wide land use program, helped place Oregon at the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center as at the forefront of the environmental move- part of Tidal Waters: The Art of Scientific Il- ment. He also initiated the Willamette Gre- lustration. enway program, one of the most important She teaches botanical illustration work- conservation and recreation initiatives in shops for youth and adults, leads hikes, na- Oregon’s history. ture tours and other outings on behalf of the Mrs. Pat Straub helped shape and support David Douglas Society, and is the parent of the Governors environmental views. She Drew, a recent Reed College graduate and served on the Oregon Forestry Council and budding computer programmer with a talent wrote a book dedicated to organic gardening, for magical thinking. Catherine resides in a true testament to her devotion to the health Scio, Oregon, where she can hear the waters of Oregon’s lands. Their homestead featured of Thomas Creek from her studio window. organic gardens and native woodlands which February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 5

The new Salem Maga- zine is available on new- Two Oregons? stands and select loc- tions including, Roth's Yes you read it correctly. we're going to area. Portlanders are not noted for a char- Fresh Markets, be have 2 Oregons but that will be only for itable attitude to the rest of Oregon. They The Wild Pear, The wages. happily stood by while the timber harvest One Governor and one legislature will was shut down and mills around rural Or- Book Bin, Tan Repub- rule both Oregons, thank goodness. egon were closed. lic, and everywhere else Oregon's minimum-wage today is the Marion county and our economic devel- imaginable. second highest state wide minimum in opment folks should plan ahead to help America it is $9.25 an hour and is adjusted the relocation of the small business com- periodically state wide for the cost of living munity from Portland to Marion Coun- increases. The legislature meeting in my ty. It will be helpful to our mentally and On The Cover Capitol Building this February will consid- physically handicapped people fortunate Left to right - Cassi er a recommendation from our governor, enough to be able to work. Jobs for them Ballweber, Kellie Pavelek, Kate Brown that Portland have one level of will be much easier to find outside of Port- Alyssa Goffin, Kris- minimum-wage $15.52 per hour and the land. tina Donnelly, Channing rest of the State (the second Oregon) will Orueta, Kathryn Case, have a minimum wage of “I stand proud and watch from “atop” the Katie Borden are on the $13.50 per hour. Under great dome of the Oregon State Capitol. It Red Carpet celebrating Governor Brown's plan is my job to watch and remember.” the New Year during the both increases would be official VIP Tan Republic imposed gradually over Party in Downtown Salem. a six-year period. This is good news for the Sa- lem area because small MUSINGS business suffering from OF THE the arbitrary increase in OREGON cost of labor can migrate The New 2016 Mercedes- PIONEER to the lower cost Oregon. Starting almost im- Benz C-Class mediately Oregon busi- nesses would see different rates for their employees’ wages. Folks who don’t un- C300 4MATIC derstand wages don’t realize the minimum wage drives the wage level of virtually ev- eryone in the business except the owner. The $12 an hour employee is not going to SALEMBUSINESSJOURNAL.COM be a happy worker when the inexperienced PUBLISHER Patti Milne, teenager or the mentally or physically Bruce Taylor Bo Rushing, handicapped employee who works more ADVERTISING Ray Sagner, Fawn Clark slowly gets $11.00 an hour. And that has Lullu Truitt, Randy Pesek impact on virtually every pay grade in the Mary Louise MEDIA MANAGER VanNatta, business (or agency). It was no accident Freddy Ruiz Jr. Rebecca Maitland, that public employees reportedly dropped TECHNICAL SUPPORT Gerry Frank, off a large campaign contribution to the Scott Rainey Alan Pennington, Governor as her plan was announced. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS Stephen Martin, Chad P. Oxenford Public employees will enjoy significant in- Fred VanNatta, CIRCULATION Harvey Gail, creases even in agencies or jurisdictions, Justin Kimble Susan Appleby, even those unsure of how they are going Columnists & Curt Arthur, make their PERS payments. Editorial Jennifer Martin, The Portland area will enjoy about a 10% Contributors Tony Marino, a year increase in labor costs during the Jeanne P. Atkins, Josh Idica, Randy Franke, Julie Star Hook, phase in period. You can imagine the cost Roger Yost, Jan Meekcoms, of living problem that creates for everyone. Alex Casebeer, Sue Curths, Business can only hope that the cost of liv- Linda Harris, Alex Rohten, ing adjustment in the present minimum Bill Isabell, Beth Casper, wage law is discarded. The good news for Salem Business Journal™ is published the second Oregon, (the non-Portland monthly by the part of the state) is that their costs will in- Salem Business Journal, P. O. Box crease about half as much each year until 93, Salem, OR 97308, 503-365-9544. their maximum level is met. The opinions expressed in columns The bottom line is that there will be a are those of the authors, and do not significant savings to have dinner, buy necessarily reflect those of the Salem groceries, get your car fixed, get your flat Business Journal or its staff. tire taken care of, get your fishing reel re- ©2015 Salem Business Journal paired, outside of Portland. SEDCORE should immediately began to identify sites for relocating businesses to the Salem Page 6 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 Meet Straub Environmental Center Board Members

Rick Bastasch -President resides in Pringle Creek Community – restoration, native host plant and nectar 2001, primarily on watershed restoration Like his parents, Rick was born and Salem’s award winning sustainable living plant propagation programs for endan- project planning and implementation, raised in Portland, Oregon. He grew up community where residents strive to in- gered butterfly protected habitats, main- water quality monitoring and education. fishing on the Deschutes and Metolius, go- tegrate green building, energy efficiency taining violet host plants and harvesting Her responsibilities include facilitating ing to the beach at Gearhart, and exploring and respect to our natural environment. leaves to feed the captive-reared Oregon the volunteer citizen committee process the family’s “stump ranch” near Oregon Kristen enjoys swimming, biking and run- Silverspot Husbandry program at the Or- to define priorities and strategies, build- City. Rick earned his BS and MS from OSU ning and can often be seen exploring the egon Zoo and expanding sustainable gar- ing collaborative partnerships to develop and has worked for the US Forest Service, roads around Salem training for her next den classes. He is on the steering commit- resources and capacity and working with Oregon Water Resources Dept and City triathlon. tee for the Sustainability in Prisons Project Council leadership to manage projects of Portland in various water and environ- network and a member of the Interagency that fulfill the Council’s vision for their Jim Green mental jobs. He was Executive Director of Sustainability Coordinator Network. watershed. She has an MS in Marine Re- the Willamette Restoration Initiative and Born and raised in Salem, Jim was in- source Management from Oregon State Alan Pennington also wrote the Oregon Water Handbook spired by the first Earth Day in 1970 and a University and a BA in Marine Biology (OSU Press, 2006). Rick served on the great HS science teacher and has been an Alan Pennington is an Arkansas native from Univ. of California, Santa Cruz. Liz OSU Geosciences Board of Advisors and environmentalist ever since. He worked at who graduated with a BA in Biology from serves on the boards of Cascade Pacific the Board of Abiqua School. He lives on a Heliotrope Nature Foods in Salem in the Hendrix College in 1982. Prior to moving RC&D, Willamette Partnership and the small acreage just south of Salem with his late 70’s where he met Cameron Healy who to the Salem area in 1997, Alan was a sci- Marion County Weed Control District and wife, Yvonne and son, Trenton. founded Kettle Foods in 1978. Jim worked ence and math teacher in three foreign previously chaired the Network of Oregon at Kettle from 1980 to May of 2011 where countries—Indonesia, Spain, and North Watershed Council Board for two years. Zohra Campbell his passion was to carry on the tradition Carolina. He graduated from Oregon State David Smedema Zohra Campbell is a yoga teacher, chiro- of the founder by overseeing the dona- University in 1999 with a Master’s Degree practor, and director of Indigo Wellness tion of time, products and money to help in Environmental Health and then worked David has his B.S. in General Science Center in Salem, Oregon. “I love serving non-profits raise funds. He also worked at the City of Salem as a Natural Resource from the University of Iowa, and his J.D. my community with tools for transforma- internally to champion sustainability ef- Outreach Specialist and at Dayton Ju- from the University of Iowa Law School. tion, balance, and healing. I see serving on forts and to be the company spokesperson nior High as a 6th grade science teacher. During his forty years as a lawyer, he prac- the Straub Environmental Center board for these efforts. Jim is married with two He joined Marion County’s Public Works ticed law privately and served as an Oregon as an extension of my passion for service. 20-something kids and is currently work- as a Waste Reduction Coordinator in the state trial judge for over 18 years. He was And a way to bring awareness of the art ing on the re-development of a 22 acre site summer of 2008 and heads up the Earth- appointed as the District Judge for Ben- of living in balance with our environment in SE Salem. WISE program for the county. He is hap- ton County by Governor Robert Straub in and bringing transformation and healing pily married to Leona Guthrie and has two 1975 and was subsequently elected to a full to our relationship with the Earth. I am Gail McEwen children—Emmett and Aaron. term. In 1991, the Oregon Supreme Court honored to be a part of this awesome or- Gail received a BS in Geology from Geor- appointed him Circuit Judge Pro-Tem Kristi Reed ganization.” gia State University, a MS in Oceanogra- in Multnomah County, where he served phy from Oregon State University and a Kristi Reed is the Director of Sales and until 2002. He was a volunteer lawyer at Abisha Dunivin JD from Northwestern School of Law at Marketing at The Grand Hotel in Salem. Marion-Polk Legal Aid until 2007, when Abisha was born in western Montana Lewis and Clark College. She worked for She will be celebrating 22 years with her he semi-retired. After installing solar pan- and raised mostly in Southern California. three years as a Coastal Planner in Tilla- company, Vips Industries, September, els on his own home and auditing a PCC She moved to Oregon almost 20 years mook County, eight years for the Oregon 2015. For 9 years, Kristi has been one of course for solar installers, David began ago, drawn by its beauty and diversity of Department of Land Conservation and the driving forces behind the green efforts working as a part-time solar consultant to natural spaces. She lives with her 14 year Development, and fourteen years for the of “the block” of, The Grand Hotel in Sa- facilitate commercial and residential so- old son and dog in south Salem and can Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. lem, The Salem Convention Center, and lar projects. He gives solar presentations, often be found enjoying local parks and Gail works for the Oregon Consensus Pro- Bentley’s Grill. She has been instrumental conducts solar site analyses, explains fi- volunteering. She has always been drawn gram at Portland State University. in implementing sustainable procedures nancial incentives, and coordinates the de- to nature and spent most of her youth im- and education for employees in this ever sign and installation of these projects. He mersed in water – be it in a local lake, the Chad Naugle changing aspect of green practices. After was awarded Pro Bono Emeritus Lawyer neighbor’s pool or the Pacific Ocean. As Chad has a B.S. in Administration of receiving EarthWISE Certification, Kristi of the Year in 2005. He enjoys spending time passed, her love of the water grew Justice from Portland State University received her Master Recycling Certifica- time with his grandchildren, playing golf, into a desire to better understand the sur- in 1997. During his 19 years with Oregon tion. She is known as Kristi Green on the reading, and attending plays at Pentacle rounding ecosystem, especially the con- Department of Corrections (DOC), he block, and was instrumental establishing Theater and at the Shakespeare Festival. tributing factors that drive natural adapta- has worked up the ranks in security as a the relationship with organizations like Deborah Topp – Treasurer tion. Her many years of experience in the Captain and is now the Sustainability Ad- Clean The World, Travel Oregon Forever, food realm, both corporate and non-profit, ministrator. He developed DOC’s sustain- and Green Leaders, a Trip Advisor recog- Deborah Topp is the Natural Resources have ignited a deep interest in agriculture ability plan and Resource Conservation nition. Her love of sales inspires her to Outreach Specialist for the City of Sa- and sustainable food systems. policy to focus on increasing sustainable sell sustainable practices to co-workers, lem, Public Works Department, where operations in recycling, green chemistry friends and anyone she meets. She spends she works with community members to Kristen Duus and energy efficiencies that help reduce her spare time behind a camera, enjoy- conserve water, reduce water pollution, Kristen is a native Oregonian and has economic and environmental impacts. He ing Oregon and sorting recyclables in and and protect local watershed resources. In- been a resident of Salem for over twenty has established nature programming in- around the Marion and Polk communities. ternally, Deborah coordinates the City’s years. She currently is the Technology side the prisons by collaborating with key She lives in Dallas, OR with her husband Environmental Action Plan, a City oper- Director for Salem-Keizer Public Schools stakeholders and partnerships with orga- Michael, and their two boys, Andrew and ations-based sustainability plan. She has where she has the opportunity to merge nizations to provide adults in custody with Meyer. over a dozen years of experience in water her passions for technology and educa- new job skills in sustainability practices quality, water conservation and science Liz Redon – Secretary tion. She is a graduate of Oregon State for reentry. These programs include bee- writing for education. Her work with City University where she earned her degree keeper apprenticeships, sage brush propa- Liz Redon has worked with the North staff led to the City of Salem receiving Ex- in Computer Science. Kristen currently gation protocols for sage grouse habitat Santiam Watershed Council since May cellence in Communications and Conser- February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 7 vation Awards in the Water Conservation for Youth and Calendar and Posters cat- egories from the American Water Works Lifesource’s Green Association in 2008, and the Excellence in Environmental Education Award for outstanding organization from the Envi- Practices Help ronmental Education Association of Or- egon in 2009. Environment & Save Money Rachel Wray By Beth Casper Last January, LifeSource installed 10 ceil- flattened and composted. This change alone Rachel is a relative newcomer to Sa- Special to the Salem Business Journal ing fans, also known as destratification fans, has allowed LifeSource to shift 360 gallons of lem. She and her husband moved to town LifeSource Natural Foods’ mission to pro- to move the hot air that accumulated at the garbage to compost a week. All of the paper around three years ago from Portland. mote health and wellness to its customers ceiling. Since the fans were installed, Life- towels used in the deli area – some of which Since then, she’s been learning the ins applies equally to the environment. Source has realized a 20 percent decrease in may be smeared with food – can now go in and outs – and ups and downs – of hobby LifeSource employees have put so much natural gas usage. Plus, employees no longer the compost bin as well. farming, animal tending, grape growing, time, energy and resources into making the have to continually rearrange store products In addition to sorting all of their paper, and rural living. Her day job is serving grocery store and its operations as sustain- to accommodate the hot temperatures up cardboard and plastics, LifeSource separates as the communications director for the able as possible that there are few areas that high. materials that have special recycling needs. Oregon Department of Energy, where can be improved. LifeSource’s attention to water use has al- The film plastic – from shrink wrapped yo- she focuses on helping to tell the story of gurt containers, for example why the agency is relevant to Oregonians – is picked up by plastics re- across the state. Her professional experi- cycler Agri-Plas. ence also includes working in the office All edible items pulled from of Governor John Kitzhaber, as the envi- shelves in the deli or produce ronmental outreach and communications department are offered to manager for the Port of Portland, and do- staff and then given to sever- ing advocacy work for a national hearing al area nonprofits. All inedi- healthcare nonprofit. Board experience ble food such as moldy bread, includes serving as a member of the Co- vegetable scraps and rotten lumbia Slough Watershed Council and the produce gets picked up by lo- Write Around Portland board of directors; cal chicken or pig farmers or she has also participated in numerous ad home compost enthusiasts. hoc tasks forces and committees. Eggs, milk and some pro- duce are delivered in reusable Jon Yoder – Vice President tubs that LifeSource stores to Jon spent twenty-three years at North return to the company. Salem High School as a Biology teacher While LifeSource recycles and six years as the Salem-Keizer School comprehensively, Suess un- District’s Science Specialist. He coordi- derstands that not generat- nated the Mill Creek project, a restoration ing the material in the first and educational project along Mill Creek, Michelle Suess, Sustainability Coordinator, lookin' all sassy place is the best option. Life- and efforts to build the SELC. Jon also Source works with buyers to spent 15 years as the Secondary Educa- But that hasn’t stopped them from trying. ways been exceptional. At the start of 2011, ensure that the companies that supply the tion Coordinator for the Northwest Center LifeSource was EarthWISE certified in LifeSource replaced old toilets in both of its store have solid environmental practices and for Sustainable Resources, which involved 2010. EarthWISE staff helps businesses re- bathrooms with dual-flush toilets that save little packaging. If there is excessive packag- conducting teacher institutes and writing cycle, save energy, reduce waste and much at least a gallon of water on each flush. On ing, LifeSource simply doesn’t carry it. educational manuals. He is currently co- more. To earn certification, a business meets nine sinks, aerated faucets replaced the old Almost all of their paper products and ordinating STEM (Science, Technology criteria in six areas. LifeSource is one of water-hogging kind – saving almost a gallon cleaning supplies are purchased in bulk to Engineering, Math) efforts for the South more than 150 EarthWISE businesses and of water per minute. For the year, the store eliminate unnecessary packaging. A 2011 Metro-Salem STEM Partnership and the organizations in Marion County, and the reduced its water use by 27 percent, saving switch in the all-purpose cleaner used by Salem-Keizer School District. only grocery store. 270,000 gallons of water compared to the LifeSource employees saves 28 plastic spray As the sustainability coordinator, Michelle previous year. The reduction saved Life- bottles per year and about $20 for every five Suess analyzes the company’s practices for Source $800 on its water bill. gallons ordered. ways to make them more environmentally But last year, high water bills alerted Suess Bulk purchases extend to the customers as friendly. Recently, Suess has been able to to a problem with the water usage outside. well. LifeSource showcases a bountiful bulk find gains that have reduced water and en- “We had purposely installed low water usage department partly to help customers reduce ergy use and—in the end—saved money. plants,” Suess said. “So it didn’t make sense the amount of packaging brought into their A few years ago, all of the lights in the cool- that we needed so much irrigation water.” own homes. ers were replaced with LED lighting. Last After fixing several leaks, LifeSource re- To encourage customers to bring reusable fall, all of the overhead lights were replaced duced its irrigation water use by 65 percent. bags, LifeSource offers a 5- or 10-cent per with LEDs. The switch to LEDs is projected Their attention to reducing garbage is just bag credit. In keeping with their community Reserve seating tickets are $17 per person to reduce LifeSource’s lighting costs by 70 as thorough. In fact, LifeSource redirects 93 commitment, that credit can be donated to a and can be purchased by visiting the Historic percent. That means that the expense of the percent of potential waste to reuse, compost variety of nonprofits featured by LifeSource. Elsinore Theatre box office, calling 503-375- LEDs will be recouped in fewer than 4 years. and recycling. And the store gives away a free reusable bag 3574 (service charge added), or purchase on- The LED switch comes on the heels of an By being able to include all food waste in with every purchase over $100. line (service charge added). already amazing commitment to energy re- the green yard debris bins, LifeSource has For more information about the Earth- Purchase wine or beer and peruse the silent duction and clean energy at LifeSource. In been able to reduce their garbage signifi- WISE program, go to www.mcEarthWISE. auction items in the foyer before the awards 2008, LifeSource installed 162-watt solar cantly. Produce often is packed in ice within net or call 503-365-3188. To learn more ceremony and enter to win a raffle. Prizes panels that offset about $3,700 a year of its waxed cardboard containers. Those contain- about LifeSource, visit: www.lifesourcenatu- will be awarded for the best “green carpet” electricity bill. The remainder of the electric- ers often would end up in the garbage be- ralfoods.com . attire. ity purchased by LifeSource is wind power. cause they can’t be recycled. Now, they are Page 8 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 Salem Television is Alive and Well! by Dave Sweeney ley Television or just “Valley 17” for short), three can be accessed (as the name implies) videos, texting to TV or voting (all in real So, you’re part of a local business and you’d KSLM-TV or Retro TV and KPWC-TV or Az- over-the-air with the use of an antenna. You time), Youtoo America’s programing is giv- like to advertise on television...and for good teca Oregon (the #3 Spanish language tele- know, the way we USED to do it...for FREE! ing the viewer a chance to participate in the reason. TV moves, TV has music, TV is as big vision station in the country...part of Azteca And lest you think that “nobody does that conversation. And from sports to cars, music as your customers screen (which are getting America. More on them later). anymore”, think again my friend. Over 35% to celebrities, technology, food and the great bigger all the time) it’s up close and personal And don’t for a minute think that it’s just of homes in America have one or more TVs outdoors, there’s plenty to talk about! and TV reaches thousands of viewers with little ol’ Salem that these stations are cover- that get their signal from an in-home anten- Youtoo America is unique, it’s dynamic, each airing. In short, TV advertising works! ing. Not by a long shot. The signal from all na, over-the-air. Many (if not most) of those it’s cutting edge and it is the young and cre- So what’s stopping you then? three stations extends from Longview, WA homes have no cable at all and have saved ative future of television. Talk about a way to “Well”, you say (and you know what’s in the North (or North of Portland) to Eu- literally hundreds of dollars a year by drop- reach the younger, tech-savvy viewer (which, coming here), it’s “just too expensive.” Case gene in the South. In other words, the entire ping their cable. And the number of homes if you’ve talked to a millennial lately, is basi- closed. Well, au contrair mon ami. (not bad Willamette Valley and then some, and they “cutting the cord” is increasing every day. cally all of them)! for only one semester of French huh?) continue to expand (see the attached cover- But maybe the best part of Salem TV is the OK, I’ll grant you that TV ad time out of age map). None of the Portland TV stations programing. Let’ start with the only OTA  OK, I’m going to do something here that Portland is not exactly cheap. So if you want cover this much area and that gives North- (over-the-air) exclusive channel of the three, you never see in a print magazine. I’m going to put your TV commercials in “The Big west Television (and their advertisers) a tre- KSLM or Retro-TV (channel 27). It’s called to insert a link to a Youtube video. If you’re Bang Theory”, or “Grey’s Anatomy”, or “The mendous broadcast advantage. Retro-TV for a reason. Retro-TV is the first reading this online all you have to do is click Voice”, or “NCIS” it’s gonna cost you. How- Tremendous advantage indeed as all three broadcast network to offer the best in clas- on the link to view the video. But...if you’re ever, there are local (television) alternatives stations reach a potential 1.19 million house- sic television. From classic comedies like reading the printed version, you will have to that offer TV advertising (often in local pro- holds (yup, that’s Million). Not individual “Mystery Science Theater 3000”, “The Lucy log on to Youtube.com and (carefully) type graming) for dramatically lower prices than people mind you...Households! Show”, “Petticoat Junction”,”The Adven- the link (exactly) into the Youtube browser. Portland. How much lower? Almost always Two of the stations (KWVT & KPWC-Az- tures of Ozzie & Harriet” and “The Beverly Ready? Here it is: https://youtu.be/ogd- lower by a factor of at least 10. teca TV) are carried on all of the cable outlets Hillbillies” to timeless dramas like “Doctor kemwY8Wc You can also find this video on Interested? I thought you might be. including Comcast Cable, while all three sta- Who”, “Highway to Heaven”, “Naked City”, Youtoo America’s website’s home page, You- While you can probably quote the channel tions are broadcast as an over-the-air signal “Bonanza” and “Dragnet” even “Lassie” and tooamerica.com. (it’s right in the middle). number and call letters of most (if not all) (OTA) as well. many more, Retro-TV is simply the Best in Why insert the link? Because the video you’ll of the Portland TV stations, did you know Comcast (the dominant cable provider in Classic Television! Now, full disclosure here, see when you click on it is a great overview that Salem itself is home to no less than Western Oregon) carries KWVT on cable I’m a baby-boomer so I love these shows of what Youtoo America is all about. Take a three commercial, broadcast television sta- channel 318 and KPWC-Azteca is carried on but as it turns out, a lot of the “younger look. It really is impressive. tions? Yup! Under the banner of Northwest Comcast channel 317. generation(s)” are enjoying these shows too. And lastly, the third television station in Television, partners Ken Lewetag and Mike Hey, good TV is good TV. the Northwest Television stable is KPWC-TV Mattson own and operate the only three TV  The over-the-air (OTA) station channels Programing on KWVT-TV (channel 318 on or Azteca Oregon. It is one of only a hand- stations serving Salem and the entire Wil- are: KWVT channel 17, KSLM (Retro-TV) Comcast and channel 17, OTA) is an inter- ful of Spanish language television stations in lamette Valley: KWVT-TV (Willamette Val- channel 27 and KWPC-Azteca channel 37. All esting hybrid. There are a number of locally the state. But most importantly, it is the only produced shows on the weekends including Spanish language TV station with entirely live coverage of Western Oregon Football Mexican programing (part of Azteca Amer- (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Baseball ica). Why is that important? Because here in too), live coverage of the just concluded Fes- Oregon over 80% of Oregon Hispanics are tival of Lights Parade (KWVT has covered of Mexican heritage. There are more than the parade live since 2005), The Iris Festival 100,000 Hispanic television households in from Keiser and The Great Willamette River the Willamette Valley with an estimated 7.5 Raft Race. You can even learn to prospect for billion dollars in purchasing power. That’s Gold! Seriously, checkout “Gold Times” at a lot of folks with a lot of dollars to spend. 4:30 on Sunday afternoons. Is your business advertising on Spanish lan- Add to that a number of national favorites guage TV? Maybe you should be. in KWVT’s schedule covering a wide variety So...you didn’t know that Salem TV was of topics like “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adven- such a big deal did you. Well, as you can see, tures”, “P. Allen Smith’s Garden Style”, “De- it is. And it’s something from which your signing Spaces”, “Beach Sports Network”, business can greatly benefit! “Jimmy Houston’s Outdoors”, and six days a Now I do not like the phrase, “best kept se- week the iconic comedy “South Park”! cret” or “hidden gem” or “undiscovered trea- And let’s not forget our local Willamette sure”. But in this case, those words are true. Valley weather. Every hour, near the top of And, now that you know, there are so many the hour, Monday through Friday, there’s a ways you as a viewer and a business person, 0:60 second local weather report for the val- can use them to your advantage. ley produced by your favorite local meteo- So...have fun! I really think you’re gonna rologist...me! like your local TV opportunities! But possible the most interesting of all is Dave Sweeney, former KOIN-TV chief me- the ground breaking, network program- teorologist, is a popular speaker, announcer ing carried on KWVT during the week. It’s and emcee. He is the chief meteorologist called Youtoo America and it is the world’s for Salem’s KWVT-TV and produces video first interactive Social TV Network. The cre- weather forecasts for a variety of websites. ators of Youtoo America, one of which is the You can check out his website at SweeneyTV. highly successful TV producer Mark Burnett com and reach him by email at Dave@Swee- (Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank), are us- neyTV.com ing patented technology to allow viewers to  actually be part of the show. By submitting February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 9 Time to Think About Selling Your Business?

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SERVING SMALL BUSINESS SINCE 1981 Page 10 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 Raise the Wage Coalition Releases The Governor's Advisory County-by-County Data on the Reality Committee on of Low-Wage Work in Oregon DUII ​ Analysis shows that many counties outside typical monthly household costs for hous- is a 35 year-old woman, many of whom are The Governor's Advisory Committee on the Portland Metro Area have high costs of ing, food, child care, transportation, health supporting families as the breadwinner or DUII ​ will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 5 at the living, and confirms that the current - mini care, other necessities and taxes. The fact co-breadwinner. Department of Public Safety and Standards mum wage isn’t enough to support a family sheets also detail both the annual income “We hope this localized perspective on the Training building, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE anywhere in Oregon and the hourly wage that would be required realities of low-wage workers will be helpful in Salem. The agenda includes an update With the 2016 legislative session set to be- to achieve self-sufficiency under two house- as the legislature takes up the issue of raising from the Transportation Safety Action Plan gin next week, the Raise the Wage coalition hold scenarios: one adult working full-time Oregon’s minimum wage next week,” said Policy Advisory Committee, reports from li- today released a county-by-county analysis with one preschool-aged child, and two Andrea Paluso, Executive Director of Family aison organizations and other topics. of the cost of living and the economic reality adults (one working full-time and one work- Forward Oregon. “Our coalition was founded The Governor's Advisory Committee on facing low-wage workers in each of Oregon’s ing part-time) with one preschool-aged child on the core principle that regardless of where Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants 36 counties. The data shows that the current and one school-aged child. they live, every Oregonian should be paid a is tasked with helping raise awareness of minimum wage is not enough to support a The 10 counties with the highest hourly wage that allows them to afford the basics. the dangers of DUII and getting communi- family in any community in Oregon, and wage needed to support a family in the one We look forward to actively participating ties more involved in reducing DUII. The also reveals that several counties outside the adult/one child scenario are: in the discussions in Salem, and we remain group's meeting is open to the public. Ac- Portland Metro Area have high costs of living 1. Washington County - $22.87/hour hopeful that the 2016 session will result in commodations will provided to persons with comparable to Portland’s. 2. Clackamas County - $22.70/hour a solution that gives Oregonians around the disabilities and alternate formats of printed “We can't raise up Oregon when low wages 3. Multnomah County - $22.61/hour state the raise they need.” materials are available upon request. Please are dragging us down, and the reality is that 4. Hood River County - $21.96/hour Raise the Wage is a large and growing co- call (503) 986-4188 or 711 (statewide relay) the cost of living has skyrocketed in many 5. Benton County - $21.48/hour alition of workers, business owners, and at least 48 hours before the meeting. communities beyond the Portland metro 6. Columbia County - $21.47/hour community groups working together to raise The next meeting of the GAC-DUII is set area,” said Heather Conroy, Executive Direc- 7. Lane County - $20.73/hour the statewide wage floor and empower local for March 4 in Salem. tor of SEIU 503. “The cost of supporting a 8. Deschutes County - $19.27/hour communities to enact higher local minimum family is very different in Bend, Eugene and 9. Yamhill County - $18.90/hour wages so hardworking Oregonians can make Medford than it is in Coos Bay, Heppner and 10. Jackson County - $18.03/hour ends meet. Fossil.” Despite the myth that the minimum wage is For each county, the Reality of Low-Wage mostly earned by teenagers living with their Work fact sheets provide a picture of the parents, the average minimum wage worker February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 11 Salem City Club Presents: Marion County: Justice Re-Investment For Public Safety And Public Good Join us, Friday, February 5 when Janet community effort to manage our justice sys- Carlson, Marion County Commissioner and tem populations through reduced recidivism a Marion County Sheriff's Department rep- and prison diversion programs. resentative will discuss Justice Reinvest- A recent SOAR graduate, Jason, shared ment in Marion County. about the effort: Janet Carlson, Marion County Commis- "I've been in prison four times doing a total sioner, has a strong interest in public safety of 12 years. The choice for me was to contin- and the justice system. During her tenure as uously go in and out of prison, hurt my kids Commissioner her efforts in this arena have and continue to victimize people, or for me made people in Marion County safer and to reevaluate myself, decide that the past is healthier. The theme in much of this work the past and move on. I decided to move on. has been focused on helping people succeed I found the right support with Marion Coun- outside of prison. Justice Reinvestment is ty parole and probation officers. They care. about using proven strategies to give offend- They wanted me to succeed." ers returning from prison the tools to suc- For more information on Commissioner ceed while expanding services to victims. Carlson, click here. To learn more about Within the Justice Reinvestment effort Marion County Probation and Parole please there are three overarching themes: help- visit: http://www.co.marion.or.us/SO/Pro- ing people succeed outside of prison, helping bation/Pages/default.aspx victims of crime, and public safety. Commis- sioner Carlson will provide a look into the The Oregon Garden honored as THURSDAYOpen • FRIDAY24 Hours • SATURDAY Business of the Year by Silverton STARTING FEBRUARY Chamber of Commerce The Silverton Chamber of Commerce has ber of Commerce Stacy Palmer noted that named The Oregon Garden as its Business of the Garden’s dedication to bringing visitors the Year for 2015. Chamber board members to Silverton played a large role in its selec- and First Citizen committee members visit- tion. The Garden had 153,672 visitors in ed The Oregon Garden last week to surprise 2015, up from 125,500 in 2014. Its recent them with the award. Christmas in the Garden event alone brought “We are so honored to receive this recogni- nearly 36,000 people to Silverton during a tion,” stated Brittney Hatteberg, marketing five-week period. director for The Oregon Garden. “Bringing The Oregon Garden offers more than 80 visitors to our wonderful city and sharing the acres that showcase the natural wonders of Silverton community spirit is an important the Pacific Northwest with more than 20 in- part of our mission.” dividual themed gardens and related attrac- In celebration of the award and as a thank tions. The mission of The Oregon Garden is you to the city, Silverton residents will re- to welcome and inspire all visitors with an ceive 50 percent off admission to the Garden appreciation for the extraordinary ecology and 25 percent off food and beverages in the of the Pacific Northwest, and to provide a Fireside Lounge at the Oregon Garden Re- meaningful educational experience for gar- sort throughout the month of February (ex- deners of all skill levels and ages. The Or- cluding Feb. 12 through 14 in the Lounge). egon Garden offers memberships that help Silverton residents must show proof of resi- support new improvements and visitor pro- dency for both discounts (cannot be com- grams. Visit www.OregonGarden.org or call bined with other discounts or offers). (503) 874-8100 for more information. Executive director of the Silverton Cham- FRESH HOUSE-MADE DOUGH-NUTS, STUFFED FRENCH TOAST, CHROIZO & EGGS, HOUSE-MADE BREAD, FREE RANGE FARM FRESH EGGS BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER 466 COURT ST NE, DOWNTOWN HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM, DAILY SALEM • (971) 701-6902 Page 12 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 Helping to Care for Aging Parents

The impetus for this article was having cli- the economic well-being of adult children person. Various safety features may be nec- nancial matters, health care, living arrange- ents recently faced with care and financial responsible for the care of their elderly par- essary, including first-floor bathrooms, grab ments, and social, mental, and legal issues. decisions that they were having to make for ents. bars in hallways and bathrooms, and a per- There are other online support services and their parents. While the Assisted Living If your parents are healthy sonal emergency response system in case you may find information at senior services article is written from seniors who can look after themselves, gen- your parent needs assistance while alone. agency or even hire a local consultant to help the point of view of tak- erally they are eligible to enter a continuing- If your parent is in need of daily assistance choose the correct facility for your needs. ing care of someone else, care retirement community that allows them with meals or chores, he or she can apply for the reader may find that to buy or rent an apartment and ensures several services such as Meals on Wheels, One of the biggest worries of those caring it applies to them, as well. them lifetime nursing care when it is neces- which may be free for anyone over 60. If your for an aging parent is how to pay for the care Unfortunately having to sary. Another option for healthy seniors is parent needs more personal assistance, you needed. place a parent or spouse private long-term care insurance, which can may want to look into hiring an in-home aide Medicare will only pay the full cost of pro- RAY SAGNER in a care facility is not help cover nursing home costs or the cost of at a skill level appropriate for the amount of fessional help if a physician certifies that your FINANCIAL usually planned for, or an in-home aide. However, with the cost of help needed. parent requires nursing care and if these ser- COLUMNIST planned very well, and premiums, waiting until retirement age to Nursing Home If sending your parent to a vices are provided by a Medicare-certified it can sneak up when its take out a policy may be cost prohibitive. nursing home is inevitable, make sure you home health care agency. Medicare will only least expected. Living with Family Many families opt for research each home extensively. Reserva- pay for nursing home care on a short-term moving an aging parent into their own home. tions at the home selected should be made basis, and benefits are restricted to low in- Many adults are finding that their aging If you are able to coexist peacefully with your at least a year ahead of the time that you ex- come individuals with very limited assets. parents are in need of health care assistance. parent, this may be a good idea because the pect your parent will need it, as waiting lists Tax Considerations If you provide more Fortunately, there are a few options available arrangement frees you from worry about are typically long at well-respected facilities. than half of a parent's support and his or her today to help your parents grow old grace- the upkeep of a second home. For parents Keep in mind, too, that the government of- gross income is less than $3,950, you can fully, either in their own home or in a facil- with dementia or more serious health issues, fers limited financial help for those families claim your parent as your dependent, giving ity, and several ways that you can finance the adult day care is also an option and a good paying for nursing home care. you a tax exemption for each parent so cared costs of the care. If your parents are healthy way to get your parent to socialize with other Online Support for Eldercare The federal for and allowing you to write off much of the seniors who can look after medical expense. (Note: themselves, they generally The dependent exemp- are eligible to enter an as- tion phases out at higher sisted living community. Living Alone when living together income levels. Check They may also live with with your tax advisor.) family. While living alone is not a workable plan, maintaining You may also be able to is also an option, there claim a federal tax credit are a number of consid- that will enable you to erations they will want to your parent in his or her own home take up to $3,000 off the contemplate first. If help- cost of in-home care or ing your parent(s) settle is also an option. day care. Another option into a nursing home is is the flexible spending inevitable, make sure you account (FSA), which research each home ex- lets you pay for a certain tensively. Medicare offers amount of care each year only limited financial sup- with pretax dollars. port for elder care, and Medicaid is available adults. government's Administration on Aging of- With elder care costs continually on the only to those with very limited resources. Living Alone when living together is not fers a variety of print and online materials rise, financial planning has become ever The government offers some tax breaks to a workable plan, maintaining your parent for elders, their families, and professionals more crucial to the economic well-being of caregivers, but there is little in the way of in his or her own home is also an option. regarding housing, medical, caregiving, and adult children responsible for the care of financial help for those families paying for There are, however, several fairly expensive services for seniors. their elderly parents as well as for the elderly nursing home care. As a result, financial things that may be required to make a home ElderWeb has a rich collection of resources themselves. Don't wait until the last minute planning has become even more crucial to environment safe and suitable for an aging for the elderly and their caregivers on fi- -- start planning or start the conversation now to ensure the future care of your par- ents. The purpose of this article is to inform our readers about financial planning/life issues. It is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for specific legal, account- ing, or financial advice. As advice in these disciplines may only be given in response to inquiries regarding particular situations from a trained professional. Ray Sagner is a Certified Financial Plannerô professional with The Legacy Group, Ltd, a fee only Reg- istered Investment Advisory Firm, in Salem. Ray can be contacted at 503-581-6020, or by email at [email protected] You may view the Company’s web site at WWW. TheLegacyGroup.com February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 13 Oregonian Minoru Yasui's Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Be Displayed In Salem & Portland

The Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthu- dents; general admission is $11 and includes mously awarded to Oregonian Minoru Yasui access to both the museum and library. (1916-1986) by President Obama at a White About Minoru Yasui House ceremony on November 24, 2015, will Minoru Yasui, the first Japanese Ameri- be on display in both Salem and Portland this can to graduate from the University of Oregon February. The Oregon Historical Society is School of Law and the first to become a mem- sponsoring the exhibit, in partnership with ber of the Oregon Bar, was born in Hood River, facts, pho- the Minoru Yasui Tribute Committee and the Oregon, in 1916. He made national history by tographs, maps, Oregon Nikkei Endowment. The Medal will be challenging the constitutionality of the military manuscript materials, on display at the Oregon State Capitol on Mon- curfew imposed on Japanese American citi- books, films, and oral histo- day, February 1, 2016 from 9am to 5pm for the zens in World War II. ries. Our research library, opening of the 2016 Legislative Session. The Following the signing of Executive Order museum, digital platforms Medal will then be on exhibit at the Oregon 9066 by President Franklin Roosevelt on Feb- & website (www.ohs.org), Historical Society (1200 SW Park Ave., Port- ruary 19, 1942, the military imposed a curfew educational programming, land) from February 2 through 19, 2016. that ordered all German nationals, Italian na- and historical journal "Minoru Yasui was truly one of Oregon's tionals, and persons of Japanese ancestry to make Oregon's history most courageous and historic figures," said remain in their homes between the hours of open and accessible to OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. "The 8pm and 6am. Yasui believed that the mili- all. We exist because his- Presidential Medal of Freedom is a fitting trib- tary orders were unconstitutional as applied to tory is powerful, and be- ute to his remarkable life and legacy, and we U.S. citizens and that the constitutional rights cause a history as deep and are honored that the Yasui family is allowing of Japanese Americans would be upheld by rich as Oregon's cannot be us to share it with the public." the courts. On March 28, 1942, he walked the contained within a single story Created through an Executive Order signed streets of Portland to intentionally violate the or point of view. by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the military curfew, which eventually led to his ar- Presidential Medal of Freedom is bestowed by rest and trial. He was sentenced to one year in the President of the United States and is our prison and a fine of $5,000. Yasui appealed country's highest civilian award. The Hood his case. He spent nine months in solitary con- River native is the first Oregonian to receive finement at the Multnomah County jail as his this honor. case wound its way from the lower courts to In announcing Yasui's selection, the White the U.S. Supreme Court, which in June 1943 House Press Office stated, "Minoru Yasui was ruled that while Yasui did not lose his U.S. citi- a civil and human rights leader known for his zenship, his rights could be overridden--based continuous defense of the ideals of democ- on race--in time of war. Yasui was s ent to the racy embodied in our Constitution. Yasui chal- Minidoka Relocation Center in Idaho, where lenged the constitutionality of a military curfew he remained incarcerated until mid-1944. ordered during World War II on the grounds of In 1981, Yasui was named chair of the Japa- racial discrimination, and spent nine months nese American Citizens League committee in solitary confinement during the subsequent on the wrongful imprisonment of Japanese legal battle. In 1943, the Supreme Court up- Americans in World War II. He successfully held the military curfew order." filed appeals to the district court to vacate his During the awards presentation, President conviction, but he also requested that the court Obama said "Today Min's legacy has never recognize that the incarceration of 120,000 been more important. It is a call to our national persons because of their Japanese ancestry conscience, a reminder of our enduring obliga- was unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court tion to be the land of the free, and the home of ruled that the appeal was moot, affirmed the the brave, an America worthy of his sacrifices." motion to dismiss, and dashed the hopes of A biography of Yasui is available on The Or- many. The Yasui case was over. egon Encyclopedia (http://bit.ly/1SWdN4Q), Yasui died on November 12, 1986, before the and an abridged biography is included below. Supreme Court heard his case. His final return The Oregon Encyclopedia (www.oregonency- to Oregon occurred forty years after he had left, clopedia.org) is an online resource for infor- when his ashes were buried beneath a pair of mation on the state's significant people, places, giant cedars in Hood River. "It was my belief," events, and institutions. Additionally, the Yasui once said, "that no military authority has Oregon Historical Society contains extensive the right to subject any United States citizen to manuscripts and artifacts from the Yasui fam- any requirement that does not equally apply to ily. Items from the collection will accompany all other U.S. citizens. If we believe in Ameri- the display of the medal at the Oregon Histori- ca, if we believe in equality and democracy, if cal Society. we believe in law and justice, then each of us, The Oregon Historical Society's museum when we see or believe errors are being made, (1200 SW Park Ave., Portland) is open daily, has an obligation to make every effort to cor- 10am -- 5pm (12pm -- 5pm Sundays), and the rect them. research library is open on Tuesdays from 1pm Written by Peggy Nagae -- 5pm, and Wednesday through Saturday For more than a century, the Oregon Histori- from 10am -- 5pm. 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Please join Marion County Commissioners and families issues. Kevin Cameron, Sam Brentano, and Janet Commissioner Brentano served as mayor Carlson for the Annual State of the County of the City of Sublimity from 1982 to 1993. address. The commissioners will highlight He also served 20 years as a volunteer fire- achievements and discuss how Marion fighter/EMT. A businessman in the solid County is responding to important issues in waste disposal industry for more than 30 our community. years, he retired in 2001 from his position The board looks forward to an interactive as president and general manager of United dialogue and values this opportunity to hear Disposal Service. He holds a bachelor's de- from you, as well as spread the word about gree in business from Oregon State Univer- the good work happening in Marion County. sity.

About the Commissioners: Janet Carlson Commissioner Janet Carlson was elected Kevin Cameron to the Board of Commissioners in Novem- Commissioner Kevin Cameron was ap- ber 2002 and re-elected in 2006, 2010, and pointed to the Board of Commissioners in 2014. Her accomplishments as commis- June 2014 and was elected to his first term in sioner include raising community awareness SIGN UP THIS MONTH November 2014. He previously served in the around prisoner reentry and reinvigorating Oregon House of Representatives represent- the Marion County Fair. AND RECIEVE ANOTHER ing the residents of House District 19 from Commissioner Carlson is a past presi- MEMBERSHIP HALF-OFF 2005-2014. dent of the Association of Oregon Counties Commissioner Cameron has over 40 years and served as a state representative in the of experience in the hospitality industry as an Oregon legislature in 2001-02. She taught employee, manager, entrepreneur and busi- French and social studies in public schools ness owner. He has been an active member for ten years, was a budget analyst for the of the Salem community and has served in State of Oregon, and served as budget direc- volunteer positions with Morningstar Com- tor and regional coordinator for the Oregon munity Church, Battle Creek Little League, Commission on Children and Families. She OSU Alumni Board, and Corban Univer- is a summa cum laude graduate of Willa- sity among others. Commissioner Cameron mette University, holds a Master's degree in holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/ Political Science from Brigham Young Uni- Marketing with a minor in Science from Or- versity, and a Ph.D. in education and public egon State University. In 2011, he received policy from the University of Oregon. an Honorary Doctorate from Corban Uni- versity. Tami Lundy, SEDCOR Events Manager Commissioner Brentano [email protected] Commissioner Sam Brentano was first ap- Phone: 503-588-6225 pointed the Board of Commissioners in 2003 and was reelected in 2004, 2008, and 2012. $ 20.00 SEDCOR 2016 Member Price As a commissioner, he focuses on emergency $ 24.00 Non- Member management, transportation, and children Page 20 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 David Trimble, New C.O.O. Salem-Keizer Transit Salem-Keizer Transit is pleased to an- said Trimble. "I will work toward continu- nounce David Trimble has joined the team ous improvement, to attract more riders and as chief operating officer. He will oversee expand service. Salem needs transit service Maintenance, Operations and Specialized that meets the needs of all, whether student, Transportation Services. David comes to worker or retiree." SKT from TriMet, where he served as direc- tor of transportation programs. He brings with him 20 years of experience in the transit industry, and 25 years in management. "I am happy to have David on board," said General Manager Allan Pollock. "He brings a depth of experience that will be a real asset to our organization." As COO, David will direct the activities of staff and contractors involved in the Dis- trict's on-street services which include: Fixed-route service, paratransit, dial-a-ride rural transit,special services and medical transportation. His responsibilities also in- clude maintenance operations, security and the call center, which takes calls for the RED Line, CherryLift and non-emergency medi- cal transportation. When asked about his immediate goals, Trimble said he plans to learn the system and get to know the community. He's looking forward to moving to Salem. "I think it's im- David Trimble new Cheif Operating portant to live in the community we serve," Officer at Salem-Keizer Transit February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 21 Happy February, The Month Of Love I love a lot of things about work, but what ceed at work. On that note, the "office coffee" just may fice coffee wars can find themselves in the I love most of all is coffee. You can tell a lot Primarily, coffee is a hospitable liquid; it's not do it for some people. Store brand or Fol- middle of an HR nightmare. Pay attention about a person or business when it comes to a gateway beverage to a relationship. No one ger's blend may be in the budget, but it might to the "coffee sneaker" who drinks the coffee coffee consumption; frankly, as a Scandina- invites you out to "get a cup of ice water" not satisfy the masses. When you arrive late without contributing $.50 to the Styrofoam vian girl, I'm a little suspicious of a person or take a "Coca-Cola break." Coffee is code to the meeting with a grande nonfat latte, we cup. Or worse yet, the "good to almost the who doesn't drink the stuff. Your harmoni- word for the don't believe last drop" drinker who leaves just enough in ous relationship with coffee and those who beginning of a your "traffic the bottom of the carafe so he doesn't have to drink it can create a match made in roasted beautiful rela- If you remain was crazy" ex- make a new pot. Poor coffee station manners heaven. tionship. If you cuse. You just leaves the nicest staffer cleaning up the drip- If you consume coffee at work, you are in go to someone's won't drink the py rings on the counter. These behaviors can good company. According to the National office and they unconvinced, coffee from the surely cause workers to seethe silently until Coffee Association's 2013 online survey, offer you a cup staff room. one day.... a caffeine-driven revolt against about 83 percent of Ameri- of coffee, they Worse than the perpetrators. cans in the U.S. drink cof- want to take imagine a coffee snobs If you remain unconvinced, imagine a fee, about three cups a day care of you. are those who world without coffee. Groups of sleepy, crab- or 587 million cups. If they don't, reject the bev- by people dragging around, not speaking to According to some recent they're just world without erage and do each other in the break room at 10 a.m. No studies, coffee not only mean people. so with an air purpose for dehydrated creamer or artificial keeps you awake, it might If you don't of superiority. sugar packets. So sad. Without a doubt, cof- make you smarter due to drink coffee, coffee. I am convinced fee fuels the joy of business. So to avoid any MARY LOUISE the active ingredient that you might be they purposely difficulties at work, I propose you reassess VANNATTA makes the world go 'round surprised to make weak or your relationship with coffee, a love affair TELLING YOUR - caffeine. Apparently, this know there is unbearably may be brewing. STORY increases neuronal firing a hierarchy of strong coffee as Mary Louise VanNatta is CEO of VanNatta in the brain...(insert more coffee drinking to punish us for Public Relations, a PR, Association Manage- science here) and possibly helps you avoid and people can our addiction. ment and Event Planning firm in Salem, Or- disease as it has valuable antioxidants. be very branded. Knowing this will surprise "Never touch the stuff," they say with a look egon. www.PRSalem.com or @PRSalem. For the sake of frivolity, let's start with a and delight your supervisor when you show of disgust. Fine, drink your leaves soaked in fresh cup of Joe, some coffee personalities up with a White Zombie from Dutch Bros' hot water. and how knowing these might help you suc- secret menu. Managers who are blissfully unaware of of- 3 Simple Ways To Immediately Increase Your Customer Base FIRST: It’s critical to your ultimate busi- you like them? Do they like you? Do they ness success that you know in detail who want what you’re offering? And, can they your ideal customer really is, what they afford it? Knowing this information before are looking for in your type of products or you make your sales pitch saves you a lot of services, when they want to buy your type time and money. The reason behind this ap- of products or services, where they go to proach is simply this; If they are not ready, find your type of products or services, why willing and able to do business with you they buy your type of products or services now or in the near future, you can follow and how best to reach them with a mes- up with them at a more appropriate time or sage that resonates with refer them to another company better suit- them and causes them to ed to their needs. THIRD: No matter what want to do business with business you are in and no matter what you instead of your com- product or service you sell, understand this petition. If you’re having fundamental truth; You are in the PEOPLE trouble narrowing down BUSINESS, it just so happens that you sell this description, think ______products or services too. about it this way. 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I guess a good way to translate is “to fall for it”. LULLU TRUITT So much for sweetness! SBJ FOOD Amabile: medium sweet in a wine conversation, but be- EDITOR tween people, you would say that about a person who is cordial, gentle, and lovable. Dolce: You probably know that it means sweet. It also means graceful, or if you are talking about a gentle climb, not steep, “dolce” would be a good word to use to describe it. Frizzante: Bubbly like a Prosecco or as “the air is frizzante”, crisp, a little pungent. Liquoroso: High alcohol and dense enough to imitate a liqueur. Passito: Strong, sweet wine made from semi-dried grapes (raisins). Consorzio: Organization of people sharing the same business interest. I know that my title is “Food Editor” so I should be talking mostly about food, and I also know, that you know, I was born and raised in Italy and after many years there are things that still fascinate me….like words and their meanings. It just happened that a friend of mine, Sandra, gave me an article about the English language. All of it is very interesting, but I will pick the part that will fulfill the Food editor in me, plus the Word “thing” that I have: There is no egg in eggplant, no ham in hamburger, no pine or apple in pineapple, French fries are not from France, English muffins are not from England, Sweetbreads are not sweet (animal organs - really!) and a lot more, but now I will go back to the wine subject. It is traditional or normal to pair wine with what you eat, but it is more challenging to match what you are drinking with food. For example I have a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino –Tuscany- that I really would like to see in a glass, set to the right of my plate setting, with….______as an entrée. Now, do you know what I mean? I have to pair my wine to some savory dish. 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GROW-EDC has big news to share. The intended to make it easier for those con- local 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization was nected to the tourism industry to be able recently awarded the prestigious opportu- to participate, as those days tend to be the nity to pilot a condensed version of Trav- best for them to participate in trainings like el Oregon’s Rural Tourism Studio in the this.” North Santiam River region. The Studio, The program is open to anybody who has starting in March, is a progressive project a business connected to tourism and any that would include community trainings to community member or city official inter- ultimately build a cohesive outdoor recre- ested in tourism from the communities of ation product and brand for the region. Aumsville, Scio, and all of the towns in the This Studio is a training program designed North Santiam River corridor up to Marion to assist rural communities in sustainable Forks. tourism development. Travel Oregon hopes GROW thanks those who provided sup- the program will increase high-value, au- port for this project, including: Rural De- thentic experiences for travelers, thereby velopment Initiatives; the incorporated strengthening Oregon’s position as a pre- cities from Aumsville to Idanha; Mid-Wil- miere North American tourism destina- lamette Valley Council of Governments; tion. The North Santiam River region will Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce; be exploring tourism as an economic driver North Santiam Chamber of Commerce; for the area. Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business As- Salem Health introduced the Community Partnership Grant program in Oct. 2014 “We want to be known as an important sociation; Travel Salem; Marion and Linn outdoor recreation destination in our own County Commissioners; North Santiam Salem Health is delighted to announce the right, not somewhere you drive through to Young Professionals; Representative Sher- recipients of its 2016 Community Partner- "High quality, sustainable programs that get to somewhere else,” says GROW-EDC rie Sprenger and the U.S. Forest Service/ ship Grants. The eight organizations share support the mission of Salem Health are crit- Executive Director Allison McKenzie. Detroit Ranger District. Salem Health's commitment to improve the ical to the communities we serve," said Sha- “We applied and ended up agreeing to For more information on the studio or health and well-being of the communities it ron Heuer, director of community benefit be the pilot project for this ‘lighter’ ver- to register, e-mail McKenzie at allison@ serves. The grants, totaling $286,500, were with Salem Health. "We are glad to support sion of their Rural Tourism Studio, which growsantiam.org. awarded to four new recipients in addition these community partners who provide im- has traditionally been a longer program,” to four previous grant recipients from 2015. portant aspects of health and wellness care." said McKenzie. “While it’s a win for both STUDIO SCHEDULE Salem Health introduced the Community Travel Oregon and GROW, it’s really a win Community Tourism Workshop Part 1: New recipients: Partnership Grant program in Oct. 2014, in for the local communities. By linking out- Tuesday, March 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., loca- • Northwest Human Services Inc., of Sa- conjunction with the fifth anniversary of its door recreation assets through the region tion TBD lem--$50,000 for purchasing a bus to pro- Community Health Education Center. Fund- and working together to promote tourism, Online Training (series of 4, 20 min. vide healthcare for the homeless. ing is provided to encourage collaboration visitors can come and enjoy what is special each): March 30 – April 11 (to be completed • Polk County Family & Community Out- and innovative engagement among com- and unique about each of these individual on own by participants) reach, of Dallas--$50,000 for developing a munity organizations that share a common communities.” Community Tourism Workshop Part 2: suicide prevention project. vision for better health--plus meet commu- McKenzie explained that this is some- Tuesday, April 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., location • Mano a Mano Family Center, of Salem, of nity health needs identified by the Salem thing GROW has wanted to do for awhile TBD Salem--$50,000 to offer a family wellness Health Board of Trustees. Current priorities and it was made a priority based on feed- project centered on stress reduction. for projects include diabetes prevention and back from the North Santiam Economic TO REGISTER • Salem Interfaith Hospitality Net- control, mental health, and medical trans- Vitality Summit held eight months ago. She Industry.TravelOregon.com/NorthSan- work--$36,500 for trauma-informed care portation. Find more information online at says, “This is the right time to move for- tiam training and family support services. (Trau- salemhealth.org/community/community- ward with a project of this magnitude given GROW EDC is a local non-profit organi- ma-informed care involves an organizational partnership-grants. the enthusiasm for tourism that is mount- zation committed to leveraging grassroots structure and treatment framework to un- Salem Health--an OHSU Partner--offers ing in our area.” resources and helping businesses grow in derstand, recognize, and respond to the ef- exceptional care to people in and around Ore- The Community Tourism workshops, the string of small towns east of Salem, fects of all types of trauma.) gon's mid-Willamette Valley. It is comprised spearheaded by GROW, will be held on from Aumsville to Idanha. Formerly known Continued funding recipients: of hospitals in Salem and Dallas, a medical Tuesday, March 29 and Tuesday, April 12 as the North Santiam Canyon Economic • The Salvation Army Salem group of primary and specialty care provid- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at locations to be de- Development Corporation, GROW offers Corps--$25,000 to provide mental health ers, plus other affiliated services. For the sec- termined. In addition, there will be four free, confidential, one-on-one business case management for the homeless. ond consecutive year, the hospital in Salem online training webinars between the first coaching to any entrepreneur in the area • Community Action Agency HOME Youth received the prestigious 2016 Truven Health and second workshops to be completed in- who wants to open, expand or improve a & Resource Center, of Salem--$25,000 to of- 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals--placing it dividually, or through a facilitated group business. Based on an organic, bottom-up, fer weekend staffing at the center. among the nation's highest performing hos- discussion. client-driven economic development con- • Oregon State University, Office for Spon- pitals. Visit us at salemhealth.org; "Like" us “This is a progressive training program, cept, GROW helps entrepreneurs set up or sored Research and Award Administra- on facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on so ideally people would attend both the in- retool the management of their business in tion--$25,000 to expand Just Walk Salem, a Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at you- person workshops and online trainings, but a way that increases their likelihood of suc- grass roots neighborhood walking program. tube.com/salemhealth. of course people are welcome to participate cess. For more information, contact Allison • Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and in any part that works for them,” McKenzie McKenzie at 503.871.5188 or visit www. 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The next chapter in the history of Oregon In the meantime, there has been pres- Brown, unfortunately, is still ignoring the teachers who also suffer through these ex- politics is about be be written with the start sure on Governor Brown to perform better urgency in spite of the fact that she has de- cuses, foot dragging and political games. of the February, 2016 Legislative Session. than Kitzhaber. People placed their bets on termined that some new, yet to be appoint- They know what needs to be done, but their Will it be a replay of the 2015 Legislative Brown being a better politician even with the ed committee can come up with on-the-job hands are tied.They are overwhelmed with Session that was full of scandal, mismanage- knowledge she was more liberal than Kitzha- teacher training ideas by September 1. She paperwork and teaching to the test. And they ment and corruption at a high cost to taxpay- ber. But, she has is also moving are frustrated with the constant, never-end- ers? disappointed ac- at snail’s pace ing next rendition of education reform. Will the legislature successfully tackle the cording to many We all value and to get her new We all value and praise our teachers who on-going revelations of mismanagement in her own party education inno- are dedicated to their students and filled and corruption from agency to agency? Two and many in the praise our teachers vation officer on with passion for their profession. Teaching is prime examples are the controversial one media who had board, leaving a calling with a special skill set. And thank- billion-or-so dollar tax high hopes for who are dedicated too much room fully communities all across Oregon recog- credit scheme in the her to rise above to their students and for more excuses nize these outstanding educators every year state Energy Depart- the beleaguered not to improve with Crystal Apple award ceremonies. How ment and the failure of bad rap that over- filled with passion education in Or- sad, how ironic, to recognize their greatness the Department of Hu- shadows Oregon. egon. Or at least as a teacher, yet know they are tethered to a man Services to protect The buzz is that for their profession. not this 2016 failed system. foster children through Brown’s biggest legislative ses- The solution is simple: Listen to what years of inaction and challenge and so sion. Or, if she teachers say about improving education; in- PATTI MILNE cover up that has left far her biggest keeps dragging crease their representation on committees PEOPLE, possibly hundreds of failure is figuring her feet, she can and panels; and recognize the parental voice PLACES & children abused or ne- out what to do about improving education. avoid the issue, so she thinks, in the election and role in children’s education. POLITICS glected along with some We’ve already had at least one generation come November. Keep an eye on this legislative session. It is two million dollars mis- of students suffer through one failed k-12 We’ve been here before, done this deck only 35 days long, nevertheless, depending spent. system (only to be ill prepared for college or chair rearranging before. Sadly, it is nothing on leadership and legislative agendas from And let’s not forget the unfinished FBI in- technical training programs). Another gen- more than another way to build new bureau- both parties, it will set the tone for the No- vestigation of former governor John Kitzha- eration is currently floundering through a cracies at huge costs to the taxpayers. All the vember 2016 General Election. ber and his girlfriend, Cylvia Hayes, the maze of uncertainty and with the foot-drag- while our children and their families suffer Patti Milne,retired Marion County Com- cloud that continues to hang over the Demo- ging it is likely the next generation (a third through one of the nation’s worse k-12 public missioner and State Representative, can be crats’ heads. generation) will be doomed to a failed public school systems. reached at 503.551.5590. Watch Patti Milne education system as well. And let’s not forget the hundreds of great on CCTV’s People, Places and Politics.

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Happy Belated New Year everyone! Hope October column because of a health issue in and specializes in high-end real estate sales. seven months of each other. 2015 was good for you! my Grants Pass family. He employs his gigantic sense of humor and If you’re interested in learning boxing or Two thousand fifteen was another great If you missed any or all of those columns has a perpetual smile (or impish grin) on his martial arts, or how you can help take care of year for the Isabells and we’re looking for- and would like to read them, the following is face, like he’s putting something over on you. your fellow men and women in need, check ward to a great 2016. My wife, Donna, con- a listing of my subject matter. All you have April: out John Olivera at Steele’s Karate (steeles- tinued as a legal assistant for the fabulous to do is go on-line at salembusinessjournal. SENSEI JOHN OLIVERA karate.com) at 860 High Street NE. Or call Con P. Lynch, PC, with his people and a job com, hit “Past Issues” and select the issue “Speak softly and carry a big stick!” at: 503.391.4634. He’ll teach you about com- she loves. you want to read. Month by month, here are So said Teddy Roosevelt in 1901 and so says passion and, at the same time, how to “speak Our daughter, Taylor, is a 23 year old 5TH my columns for 2015: Sensei John Olivera in 2015. softly and carry a big stick”. year senior at the Univer- January: All around athlete and martial arts Black sity of Oregon who will WALKED A MILE IN THEIR SHOES Belt University of Pacific graduate, John Oli- May: graduate in June with January’s column was on Jim Seymour, vera Jr., son of a proud full-blooded Apache ALWAYS THREE DOLLARS! a Bachelor’s Degree in the humble executive director for Catholic Indian, owns and operates Steele’s Karate Kevin Roudebush, the man behind the Education. She’s applied Community Services (where my dear friend, and Kickboxing at 860 High Street NE in Sa- Northern Lights Theatre Pub phenomenon for the Master’s Program Bill August also works). I detailed his early lem. He’s certainly not a guy you’d want to and I have a personal connection from years which will begin in June. childhood where he was born into a very dis- pick a fight with but you’d be hard-pressed ago in Grants Pass where, after my paper And to her credit, she functual family to teenage parents. His own to find a nicer, gentler person outside of his route, I would stop by the legendary Grants also works part-time at dreadful early family life prepared him for a self-defense mode anywhere in Salem. And, Pass Pharmacy soda fountain (still there, my BILL ISABELL Dutch Bro’s Coffee (DB) life filled with love and empathy for others as I wrote, his actions spoke louder than his seat and all) and buy goodies from his future AT LARGE in Eugene on Franklin who have experienced a family in crisis. He’s words. dad and uncle. That was circa 1959. Blvd, a dream job she walked a mile in their shoes. What a fine man Olivera’s karate interest began at the tender It took awhile and a lot of moves in between wanted since she was fourteen. She finished Jim Seymour is! age of 10 and was a result of his dad’s influ- for Roudebush to get to Salem from Anchor- her first year in December and is thrilled to February: ence, Tom Laughlin’s movie, “Billy Jack”, age, Alaska, but since 2004 he’s been here on work for such a great company. DB started The February column reviewed my col- Bruce Lee movies, and David Carradine’s TV South Commercial for your viewing and din- in my hometown of Grants Pass, so she was umns of 2014. show “Kung Fu”. “They were all strong men ing pleasure with an outstanding business exposed to it all of her life. Go Dutch Mafia! March: who could fight but also stood for something model that caters to folks and families that My 43 year old son, Brian (Jay), works for ATTITUDE AND A SENSE OF HUMOR more”, says John. are looking for value in their movie watching the government in Arlington, Virginia. “Choose a job you love, and you will never But Sensei Olivera is not all about self- lives. Invest $3.00 on an experience you’ll I’m still retired from the National Weather have to work a day in your life.” defense. He’s also well known for his an- really appreciate. Check out Northern Lights Service (since 1997) after a 28 year career ― Confucius nual “Help The Homeless” food feed called Theatre Pub, soon. Did I remind you that but am in my 18th year as KBZY’s fearless Stephen (Steve) G. Tandy has taken this “S.T.E.V.E.” started after the local flooding in movies are always only $3.00? On the web weatherman and in my 12th year writing famous quote, most frequently attributed to 2011. That year, Steele’s Karate invited vol- you can find it at: Northernlightstheatrepub. this monthly column for the Salem Business Confucius, and lived it. I told his story. unteers to help put together care packages com. The phone number is (503) 585-4232. Journal. Obviously, total retirement doesn’t Tandy got into real estate when he dabbled for the area's homeless, many of whom lived appeal to me. with it while working at the now defunct An- in camps near Wallace Marine Park and were June: In 2015, I wrote 9 columns about local peo- derson’s Sporting Goods and when he ran his wiped out by the flooding. John calls the an- Missed due technical mix-up ple, some with businesses, one was my 2014 own sports store, Tandy’s. It became his full- nual event “S.T.E.V.E.” in memory of a high July: review column, one column was missed by time passion after he sold Tandy’s. He’s been school classmate, a former co-worker and a “I’M GOING TO RETIRE DOING THIS”! an oversight at the paper and I missed the with Coldwell Banker now for over 20 years neighbor, all named Steve, who died within From Nong Khai, Thailand to McMinnville,

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Consider the awards bestowed level with regular, everyday native people. through some troubled times and tough cir- upon them: The Statesman Journal “Best of Ambitiously, he lived in six different coun- cumstances beyond her control to be where the Mid-Valley” 2013, 2014, and 2015 Gold tries in that first year, staying with local she is today. Awards for Best Fitness Center. families that were related to his old friends Visay Boualywath was born in 1975 in Nong Burningham’s life goal was then and is now at OSU. Khai, Thailand, a town lying about 400 miles to be able to train people in physical fitness In 2012, he returned to Corvallis and Salem north of Bangkok on the Mekong River and for free! Especially people who have a hard to consider his future. Unable to get Asia off only 15 miles from Vientiane, the Capital of time making ends meet. Yes, that’s right. his mind, in 2013, he landed a teaching job at Laos. Her family roots include Laotion, Viet- His life’s goal is to be able to train people in the “English Center” in Luanag Prabang, in namese and French. physical fitness for FREE! north central Laos. Since 2014, she’s been working for the Well, ten dollars a month is not free but it’s Between 2013 and 2015, Parsons was in- The Book Bin is a locally owned, Nathan Levin Company’s Commercial and certainly not far from it! And the place has spired to do something really big. He would family operated business that has Industrial Real Estate. They were accepting recently expanded. start an English school in Oudomxay, Laos, been in the same family since 1984. resumes. She’s on the Commercial side at Inspired by TV’s “Biggest Loser”, Burning- with a target opening date in June, 2016. The Three generations currently spend ([email protected] or phone 503- ham’s goal and passion has always been to building is already rented. their time between the Corvallis 999-3601 or 503-581-8098). change people’s lives through physical fit- Parsons points to the story of Booker T. store and the two Salem stores. If you’re in the market for commercial ness! His ultimate goal is, again, to be able to Washington as his inspiration. And, like Store Locations property, check Visay Naggi out. If you’re train people for free! Washington, Ben Parsons has a passion for 215 SW 4th St Corvallis looking at the sale and leasing of industrial, Burningham’s passion for fitness helping doing something meaningful with his life 541-752-0040 and investment real estate in the Salem area, people is obvious when you meet him, and while here on earth. M-Sat 8:30am-9:00pm Sun 9:00am-7:00pm check with Visay there too. She’ll point you in it does change their lives. He’s a “people per- If you’d like to help Ben or just find out Book Buying the right-for-you direction. son”! One last time, his life’s goal is to be able more about his plan, again, here is his email M-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm & Visay Naggi couldn’t be happier working in to train people in physical fitness for free! address: [email protected] . Go Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm commercial real estate here in Salem. “I’m Don’t doubt that he can figure out a way to ahead, contact him! Help him make a differ- Salem Downtown going to retire doing this”, she exclaims! And do that. PhysiQ Fitness (physiqfitness.com). ence! 450 Court St NE Salem she means it. What a sweetheart! Give her a As I said earlier, It’s a fitness no-brainer. And as noted earlier, if you missed any or 503-361-1235 M-Sat 9:00am-9:00 call! October: No column due to a family health all of those columns and would like to read Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm issue them, all you have to do is go on-line at sa- Book Buying until 5:00pm, 7 days a week August: November: lembusinessjournal.com, hit “Past Issues” Salem East AUTHENTIC AMERICAN DREAM A FAMILY AFFAIR and select the issue you want to read. 2235 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem Depending on where you look, there are How many people have great careers where Happy New Year again and thanks for 971-600-3831 M-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm “approximately” 30 Mexican restaurants in they get to work with pretty much their en- reading the Salem Business Journal and my Sunday 9:00am-7:00pm Salem. But, of course, you know from experi- tire family? Not many. Well, that’s just not column! And who knows, maybe I’ll be writ- Book Buying ence that they can’t all be considered to have the case with 34 year old South Salem High ing about you in 2016. M-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm “authentic Mexican food”. Take it from me, School and Oregon State University grad, Bill Isabell is also chief meteorologist for here’s one that can. From the camarones al Greg Jones, and his family-run business, KBZY Radio, Salem’s First Choice, 1490am mojo de ajo to the pollo asado and the pe- Professional Benefit Services, Inc. (PBS). chuga empanizada, this food tastes like the PBS is a third party administrator that “real deal”. And the same can be said about specializes in administration of 401k, HRA, the background music. Authentic! HSA, FSA, COBRA, transportation, and self- Agustin Lopez and his brother Cuahute- funded plans. They ensure that the plans are moc, who goes by Temoc, are from Oaxaca, compliant per the IRS regulations and that Mexico. They opened La Fondita in Novem- they are in compliance with the plan’s legal ber 2014 at the corner of Center and Haw- document. In May of 2015 they started a thorne Street. Their mantra is “Authentic new venture, self-funded health insurance Mexican Food”. administration. They had worked the fields and orchards PBS is located at 1193 Royvonne Ave SE, for about a month and half each summer in Suite 22 in Salem. Their phone number is: the Salem area seasonally since 1990. The 503-371-7622. Their web site is: profben. brothers and the whole family moved to Sa- com. And if Greg Jones is any indicator, you lem in 1997 working at various restaurants won’t find a more capable business or nicer around town. November, 2014, La Fonita, a people on the planet. It really is a family af- family affair. fair. If you’re seeking an “authentic” new, fam- ily owned and operated Mexican restaurant, December: or just a new, excellent, restaurant in the TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Salem/Keizer area, check out La Fondita at Salem’s 28 year old Ben Parsons plans to 3330 Center St. NE soon. Their phone num- start a school in Laos. A graduate of Oregon ber is: 503-400-7841. They’re open from State University (OSU), Parsons has also 11am to 10pm during the summer months acquired a number of English teaching cer- and from 11am to 9pm, 7 days a week, during tificates. Among them was, on-line, a Certifi- the other seasons. cate of Teaching English to Speakers of Oth- er Languages (CELTA) from the prestigious September: University of Cambridge in England. FITNESS NO-BRAINER REDUX! He headed for Asia after OSU to begin his I wrote my original column on Landon exploration of the world. Asia was first be- Burningham and his 2 PhysiQ Fitness Clubs cause of the interest in the culture spawned in July, 2014. This year’s column was to at college by his Asian friends. Page 28 Salem Business Journal February- 2016 Historic Reed Opera House Real Talk About Your Underground, Downtown Salem Organization's Event: Understanding Real Costs

At a recent association luncheon, I over- turf dinner will be $40-$60. Don't forget the head two people complaining about the $18 wine. Each beverage "ticket" can be valued price tag. at $6+ and even if your event wine is spon- "I could get a good meal at any restaurant sored, the facility will charge a corkage fee for that price," said one. to have their licensed staff open the bottles. "Yes, so overpriced," Sodas can be $2.50 a can and a cookie $2.00 said another. apiece. There will also be a service charge of As a career event plan- about 20 percent added to all of these charg- ner, I had to restrain my- es. Even a slight error in over ordering can self from bringing over put your event in the red. To make this even the event BEO (Banquet more risky, guarantees are required in ad- Event Order) and show- vance; so you had better have a good way of ing them all that went estimating your numbers. What's more, the into their very expensive demand for special meals (vegetarian, vegan, HARVEY GAIL luncheon. gluten-free, etc.) has been steadily increasing SPIRE Just for fun, let's take a and can be overwhelming in an event for 500 MANAGEMENT look behind the "pipe and people. drape" of an imaginary Staffing: If you forgot the staffing then you event and look at what can see how costs are adding up. We start our might go into your $18 registration fee. day before 6 a.m. and often end it after mid- Mon-Fri, 10-7pm, Sat, 10-5pm, 971 304-7071 Promotion: Even before the event, you had night. For a simple luncheon, staffing starts to advertise it, and sell tickets or sponsor- with set up at 10:30 a.m. with tables, check ships. You might have soft costs hidden in in, materials, audio visual and sound check, staffing hours. Volunteers might do the job, guest assistance, catering oversight and but event contracts can be complicated and more. When the PowerPoint projector fails, mistakes costly. someone needs to fix it or the show won't go By the time you sign up for your meeting, on. After the event, we will pack up and store most staff planners have already spent hours your items, answer questions, handle grum- designing the registration process. This in- bling, and collect and process evaluations so cludes perfecting the form, often in both your event will go even better next time. online and hard copy, answering questions, Funding: Board and event teams often holding many planning meetings, and handling problems on the phone. Just for fun, let's take a look Registration costs of- behind the "pipe and drape" ten include name tags. After they are printed of an imaginary event and and stuffed in the plastic look at what might go into holder, they are fitted with a lanyard and displayed your $18 registration fee. hopefully in a way you can find it. Schedules, hand- outs and promotional materials have likely gone through dozens of revisions and they also want to keep ticket prices low to encourage need to be printed. attendance without considering hard costs. Tracy Mize Venue: Event locations are not usually free. They say, "Underwrite the event with spon- Nail Artist/Technician There are room rental charges that include sors!" All well and good, but that requires a 503-269-1908 setup of tables, linens, audio visual equip- Herculean effort to woo, sell and close the ment, standard decor and catering staff. If deal and keep sponsors happy. Text for Schedule you include display tables for sponsors, make Ultimately, the cost of your meal is much sure to add in a cost for each table, skirting, more than food. You just might find out that Tonya Anderson linens, signage, electricity, carpet, pipe and your registration fee doesn't even cover the Hair Artist drape, Internet, security, early access, etc. cost of the meal. Food: Even if you go to a restaurant for I hope you enjoyed this peek behind the 503-551-6125 your meeting, there is likely a F&B (food pipe and drape. Next time you go to a busi- Historic Reed Opera House Tuesday-Saturday and beverage) minimum. That means you ness event, take a wider look at everything [email protected] will pay that amount no matter how many that goes into making your event a success. Downtown Salem people show up. While you might be a accus- G. Harvey Gail is president of Spire Man- 189 Liberty St NE, Suite #211B For Schedule go to : tomed to enjoying a nice $10 full breakfast agement, an Association Management, at the pancake house, a simple continental Event Planning and Communication Con- {by appointment only} mindbodyonline.com/clients breakfast at a high-end event facility can cost sulting firm in Salem, Oregon. www.Spire- upward of $23 (I'm serious). A basic surf/ Management.com, @HarvGail February 2016 Salem Business Journal Page 29

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