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November 2003 “A Positive Voice for Business”
CHAMBER GEMS Salem Area Chamber Mayor Taylor featured Buy Salem...
As of October 15, 2003 for Fiscal
Year July 1 - June 30, 2004
launches “Buy in Salem” at November Forum Portland Road NE may be
under construction, but
Triple Diamond
media campaign Acordia/Potts, Davis & Company will
sponsor the November 17th lunch
these Chamber members
on Portland Road NE are
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will
West Coast Bank introduce a media campaign in November pro-
Mayor Janet Taylor, City of Salem, is the fea- OPEN FOR
tured guest speaker at the Forum Series lunch
Double Diamond
moting the economic importance of shopping
on Monday, November 17. The lunch is slated BUSINESS!
locally. Batteries Northwest
Portland General Electric for the 3rd Monday of the month rather than
The "Buy in Salem" advertisements will Capital City Appliance
Washington Mutual the 2nd Monday of the month in honor of the
emphasize the economic power that consumers Dorn Brothers Truck
Veteran’s Day holiday. & Auto Sales
have on their neighbohoods when they choose
Diamond The November Forum Series is sponsored by Industrial Finishes
to buy goods and services from
Allied Video Productions Acordia/Potts, Davis & Company. Acordia pro- & Systems, Inc.
business located in Salem.
AmeriTitle vides insurance brokerage, administrative ser- Kelly’s Home Center
"Jobs Coming Soon" will head- Neilsen Manufacturing
Coldwell Banker Mountain vices, as well as a wide range of finan-
line the print, television and Razmus & Associates
West Real Estate cial and consulting services to thou-
radio ads with the tagline, "Buy Saint Vincent DePaul Society
Eagle Web Press Co. sands of clients from 147 local offices
in Salem. Watch What Happens." The cam- Salem Child
Enterprise for Employment across the nation. Acordia is the fifth Development Center
paign will be supported with its own web site,
and Education largest insurance brokerage firm in the world, Salem Clinic, P.C.
www.buyinsalem.com.
FASTSIGNS and the largest bank-affiliated insurance broker- Salem Senior Center
The "trickle-down" affects of a slow economy
Kaiser Permanente age firm in the U. S. Acordia/Potts, Davis & Travelers Inn Motel
are lost jobs and struggling charities. Since Tu Casa Corporation
Marion & Polk Schools Company is located at 3501 Fairview Industrial
Credit Union 2001, some local business owners have been Ventura Foods
Dr SE #140 in Salem.
Salem Education Association forced to cut back on personnel, employee ben-
The Forum begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Red
Spirit Mountain Casino efits and charitable giving. By choosing to buy
Lion Hotel at 3301 Market St. NE. The cost is
U. S. Bank in Salem, businesses and consumers can
$12 for members and $15 for nomembers. Forum on CCTV
Wells Fargo Bank improve this situation for our local economy. Broadcast of the November
www.salemchamber.org.
To find out how you or your business can sup- Forum on Channel 21
EMERALDS port this campaign, contact Tom Hoffert at the
Saturday 22 ..........................8pm
Bank of the Cascades Salem Chamber: 503-581-1466 x304, or
Monday 24 ..........................11am
Boise Paper Solutions tom@salemchamber.org. Thursday 27 ..........................5pm
Fidelity National Title Co. Saturday 29 ..........................8pm
Holiday Retirement Corporation
Liberty Northwest
Evening d’ Elegance kicked-off Monday 1 ............................11am
Thursday 4 ............................5pm
Parrot & Hollywood Printing holidays with glitz and glamour
Puentes Brothers / Don Pancho
The third time’s a charm for Evening d’ Elegance,
Authentic Mexican Foods
Saalfeld Griggs PC a benefit designed and presented by the Salem In this issue...
SAIF Corporation Chamber’s Past Presidents Committee to support
Salem Hospital the Chamber’s mission of Business can impact
Title Sponsor community’s challenges ....Pg 2
Statesman Journal making the Salem area a
Willamette Valley Vineyards great place where business Mayor Taylor (left) will be featued in a December New
Airlines rely on
can prosper and families can York Times special section in which she will be one of
business customers ............Pg 3
RUBIES only two U. S. mayors profiled. NY Times contract pho-
live, work, play and shop.
12th Street Fitness Company tographer Julie Keefe shadowed her Honor as she vis-
The November 1st gala was Boise sponsors
Acordia/Potts, Davis & Co. ited Chamber member Renee Campbell (center) of
held in the spectacular lobby November Leadership ........Pg 4
Capitol Auto Group
Parrot & Hollywood Printing with the Chamber’s Public
C. D. Redding Construction, Inc. of the historic Ladd & Bush Branch of title spon- Affairs Director, Tom Hoffert. Making a difference,
Chemeketa Community College sor, U. S. Bank in downtown Salem. December’s one child at a time ..............Pg 5
Clean Sweep Cleaning Services, Inc.
Express Personnel & issue of Business News will feature event photos,
sponsors and supporters.
Record Crystal Apple Award What’s happening in
Professional Staffing
Garrett, Hemann, Robertson, nominees announced and around Salem................Pg 6
Jennings, Comstock A record 87 Salem-Keizer Public Greeters’ Spotlight:
& Trethewy, P. C.
Izzy’s Pizza Bar & Classic Buffet
Schools staff were nominated by Glen’s Professional
their peers, parents, students and Window Clearning................Pg 7
Lancaster Mall
Marion County Public Works & the business community as possible Salem scores 2006
Environmental Services Crystal Apple Award recipients. All Airstream Rally ....................Pg 9
Mid-Valley Presort & Mailing
Mortgage Market / Vince Ventura nominees will be recognized at their
schools as being a nominee and the awards ban- Showcase Award:
NW Natural
Sherman, Sherman,
Pacific Republic Mortgage quet, which happens on Thursday, Nov. 20th, is Murch & Johnnie LLP........Pg 11
Phair Development Company
currently sold out. Call 503.581.1466 x300 to
Phoenix Inn Suites
Supra Products put your name on a waiting list. See Page 3 for
The 14th annual Chamber Golf Tournament and Awards
T-Mobile
Willamette Education Banquet was a sparkling success! Held the last Monday in
the list of nominees and their schools and spon-
sors. www.salemchamber.org. Our Mission
Service District September, a sold-out field of 220 golfers enjoyed good To serve as your business
Willamette University weather and great conditions at Creekside Golf Club. The The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and community advocate
Wittenberg Inn event’s highlights included giveaways and prizes and and work to keep the Salem
Your Town Press powerful networking among peers and clients. Thank you Executive Committee, Board of Directors
area a great place where
to Title Sponsors Bank of the Cascades and Pacific and Staff wish all our members and all
business can prosper and
Republic Mortgage. The Huggins Insurance Services those in the community a safe and a very families can live, work, play
team, led by Chamber Board member T. J. Sullivan, was
the over-all champ for the day. See Page 4 for the wrap-up.
Happy Thanksgiving! and shop.
Distributed in Salem and beyond to 10,000 homes and businesses
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Area faces key issues in Business can impact EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
Mike DeRochier
healthcare and housing community’s challenges AmeriTitle
PAST PRESIDENT
George Puentes
Norm Gruber, the new CEO of the "The older you get, the faster time flies." Puentes Brothers /
Salem Hospital, provided some very inter- I'm sure you've heard a parent or grand- Don Pancho Authentic
esting facts at the Chamber's October Mexican Foods
parent echo this sentiment more than a PRESIDENT ELECT
Forum. One of the most telling facts was time or two. Maybe you've even found Kathy B. Goss
that the hospital's liability insurance pre- yourself muttering it aloud (to anyone Capital Valuation
Group, Ltd.
miums have gone from about 600,000 who might be listening) as you look at the SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
thousand dollars in annual premiums in calendar and realize that another month, Kris Jon Gorsuch
1999 to over 7 million dollars in annual Saalfeld Griggs PC
another year, etc. has just passed you by. VICE PRESIDENTS
Mike McLaran Mike DeRochier
Executive Director
premiums today. The significant reason That's where I am these days. Here it is Ross Carey
President
for this increase is due to an Oregon already November—Thanksgiving and U. S. Bank
Scott Snyder
Supreme Court ruling in 1999 that removed the cap from what Christmas are just around the corner, the days are quickly grow- VIPS Industries, Inc. /
juries could award plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits. If you ing shorter—where did the year go? Phoenix Inn Suites
are concerned about the rising cost of health insurance you TREASURER
As I give some thought to my November calendar, I'm Ellen Weyant
will agree that we definitely need to address this issue as reminded of one of our nation's most tragic events of recent Hoots, Weyant, Baker
Oregonians. Watch for more details on this topic in future history, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on & Wiley, P.C.
issues. November 22, 1963. Hard to believe that forty years have
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Another telling fact Gruber provided is that approximately passed since the people of our nation, along with millions of Janet Clark
3,000 babies are born at Salem Hospital each year. That fact others from around the world, watched in shock and disbelief SUMCO Oregon
alone indicates that we will grow as a city. That is not a bad Brent DeHart
the news footage of President Kennedy being shot as his DeHart’s Mission Street Shell
thing by the way. We, as individuals or as a city, will either grow motorcade moved through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Anthony DeSantis
or we'll die. There is no other option. The daily challenge is Although I was only five at the time, I still have some pretty DeSantis Landscapes, Inc.
Terri Frohnmayer
then how we grow. It is regarding this subject of growth that vivid memories of watching television as a second motorcade First Commercial Real
causes many debates and a tremendous amount of resources in was photographed, this time winding through the streets of Estate Services, LLC
Gary Hubbard
the way of time and money in city and state government plan- Washington, DC, delivering the President to his final resting State Farm Insurance
ning and political processes. place at Arlington National Cemetery. Ken Lund
The state of Oregon is very unique in its land use laws and But enough of that. The message I really wanted to pass G.I. Joe’s, Lancaster
Cheryl Mitchell
the creation of urban growth boundaries was a landmark piece along with this article is of another memory of JFK, one which Mitchell’s Mobile Lube
of legislation that designated the boundaries for the cities with- I definitely see as both hopeful and helpful for us this Benjamin Orozco
DeVenta Real Estate
in the state. In other words, cities would be allowed to grow November 2003. Sue Parsons
within the urban growth boundary according to the local zon- "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can FASTSIGNS
ing restrictions. This compromise many years ago was intend- Jim Rasmussen
do for you—ask what you can do for your country." Modern Building
ed to concentrate growth in certain areas and prevent uninhib- That well-known and stirring phrase was a part of President Systems, Inc.
ited sprawl. Kennedy's inaugural address, delivered to the U.S. Congress on Tammy Roberson
Roberson Motors, Inc.
However, some activist groups and individuals would have January 20, 1961. His challenge is every bit as appropriate for T. J. Sullivan
you believe that any growth inside the urban growth boundary us today. Huggins Insurance Services
is sprawl. Consequently, when annexations come up for vote, Theresa Taaffe
In my article last month, I wanted to get some conversation Portland General Electric
you will hear much negative rhetoric about what potentially going. My goal was to encourage the citizens and leaders of Rep. Jackie Winters
may be developed on the land. Keep in mind that these lands, Salem to take a good look at some of the serious problems we Oregon Legislature
Jackie’s Catering
within the urban growth boundary, are intended to be part of are facing, such as the need to better maintain our public infras- John E. Zielinski
the city and developed. tructure, our public safety systems, etc. and then encourage all E Z Orchards
Ultimately, allowing these annexations to occur and manag- of us to come together to find ways to solve some of these
LEADERSHIP YOUTH
ing the growth prudently will be healthier for our city than "no very pressing matters. I hope it got you thinking. BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
growth" at all. After all, are we to tell our children and grand- My message this month is to remind us that we ought not be Dan Croak
children that they will have to live somewhere else? Two major looking only to the government as the primary source for these Sprague High School
Junior
issues, housing and healthcare—annexations and insurance solutions. Another one of our recent presidents, Ronald Sadie Ogan
premiums. To ensure that our Reagan, had a lot to say on this subject. The following is North Salem High School
BUSINESS NEWS next generations have opportu- excerpted from a September 1981 speech of his. Junior
Business News is the official publication of nities and a healthy city in "We who live in free market societies believe that growth, pros-
the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. It is
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
distrubuted by direct mail to Chamber mem- which to live, we must make perity and ultimately human fulfillment, are created from the bot- Mike McLaran
bers and contacts and by mailed subscription wise decisions today. We have tom up, not the government down. Only when the human spirit is
for $18 per year. It is also available at the CHAMBER STAFF
Chamber office (corner of Commercial and much work to do. The annexa- allowed to invent and create, only when individuals are given a Bobbie Brown
Market Streets NE), at all Chamber member tion on the ballot should be personal stake in deciding economic policies and benefiting from Crystal Apple
bank branches and at G. I. Joe’s, Chemeketa Project Manager
Community College, Bldg. 2, and Lancaster approved. their success—only then can societies remain economically alive, Sylvia Forster
Mall. dynamic, progressive, and free. Trust the people." Administration
Chamber members are encouraged to sub- New Business Directory He certainly said it much better than I ever could. So roll up Tracey Etzel
Marketing / Communications
mit news and event items for publication.
Business News generally publishes on the
on its way to members your sleeves, put on your thinking caps and start talking to your Lori Hilfiker
25th of the month for the coming month. The The new Business Directory & city councilors, our mayor, other Chamber members, etc. Get Director Education /
Leadership Development
copy deadline is 15th of the month for the Annual Report will be in members’ up to speed on these issues and be willing to be part of the Tom Hoffert
coming month’s issue. Items received after
that date will be published subject to urgency hands shortly. The publication show- solution. As some famous person has said, "time stands still for Public Affairs
and space availability. Some excpetions cases Chamber events and programs no man". We shouldn't either. Have a safe and Happy Susan Ingersoll
apply, publication dates and deadlines are and members’ activities during fiscal Information Services
updated online at www.salemchamber.org. Thanksgiving! Cori Killion
News items may be submitted by mail, fax or
year July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003. It Information Services
electronically to: also contains members’ listings and a Chris McLaran
special section about the Salem area.
BUSINESS NEWS 5,000 are published and mailed to Chemeketa Community College receives Membership Services
Carole Reynolds
1110 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
members and the rest are distributed grant to expand nursing program Information Services
Sharron Seideman
throughout the community and
503.581.1466, Ext. 306 Chemeketa Community College has received a $28,649 for its Special Events Manager
FAX: 503.581.0972 through direct-mail to industries and Kyle Sexton
tracey@salemchamber.org individuals seeking information about nursing program from the Northwest Health Foundation for a Membership Services
the Salem area. pilot project that will allow experienced nurses at Salem Director
PUBLISHER Tonya Valentine
The Salem Area Chamber
Replacing the publication’s industry Hospital to assist Chemeketa faculty in providing state-regulat-
Program Coordinator
of Commerce category section is a “Buyer’s Guide.” ed clinical instruction. The increase in clinical instruction
Designed to be a smaller, stand-alone staffing will allow an increase in nursing graduates to meet the BUSINESS NEWS EDITOR
EDITOR section that still includes the annual Tracey Etzel
Tracey Etzel state's critical nursing shortage.
report, the about Salem section and
advertising, 2,500 Buyer’s Guides will Through this project, Chemeketa hopes to increase Associate STAFF SUPPORT / INTERNS
Business News is printed by
Eagle Web Press Company be printed and distributed at key loca- Degree Nursing graduate. A proportional increase among state Jessica Chambers
Oregon State University
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Crystal Apple Awards: Business Governmental Affairs
recognizing excellence in education The Salem City Council existing general fund resources while fulfilling
The Crystal Apple Awards program is made possible by will be facing many basic city services. Setting and sticking to pri-
the following Chamber members and supporters. Title tough decisions as they orities is a must.
sponsors: Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate,
Washington Mutual Bank and AmeriTitle.
partner with the Budget The Chamber's recommendation once
Major Contributors: Salem Education Committee to construct again is for priority to be given to public safe-
Association, State Farm Insurance Companies a budget that balances ty (police, fire, 911) and infrastructure (road
Education Foundation, Keizer Station and the Salem community desires with and building maintenance).
Armory. Patrons: Puentes Bros./ Don Pancho Authentic civic duties and responsi- There is no question that there are many
Mexican Foods and Marion and Polk Schools Credit Tom Hoffert
Union. Partners: Advanced Corporate Solutions, Allied Public Affairs
bilities. As is the case programs that would be desirable to Salem
Video Productions, O'Neill Pine Company/FPS, Salem-Keizer annually, the Chamber citizens; however, the current economic cli-
Association of Classified Employees, St. Innocent Winery, West Coast drew together our City Budget Task Force to mate does not support the notion of free
Bank, Western Baptist College and Withnell Motor Company. The 2003 outline the details for our presentation to City spending by our city leaders or departments.
Chair is Ken Jundt, West Coast Bank. The Chamber’s Crystal Apple Council. Task Force members are responsible Thus, the Chamber insists on holding the line
Awards project coordinator is Bobbie Brown. The Crystal Apple Awards
Program is presented by the Salem Area Chamber in collaboration with
for completing extensive research on the on current spending levels and fulfilling the
Salem-Keizer Public Schools. www.salemchamber.org or 503.581.1466. issues and providing a recommendation to ultimate mission of city government—to
the Board of Directors. protect its citizens and to provide for the flow
Crystal Apple Nominees For example, the Chamber's City Budget
Task Force combed through the hundreds of
of goods and services throughout our com-
munity.
ADMINISTRATORS North Salem High School pages of budget information, both past and To become involved in the City Budget or
Donald Geraths, Physical Education
Dave Guile, Principal, Forest Ridge
Teacher, Mary Eyre Elementary present, and identified areas of concern and any other Chamber Task Force, log onto
Elementary
Jim Hicks, Principal, Richmond Arturo Gloria, ESL, McNary areas of opportunity. With so many different salemchamber.org and utilize the resources
Elementary High School
Bob Hill, Athletic Director, North Salem Chris Goodman, Family/Consumer interest groups requesting funding, the available in the Governmental Affairs section.
Studies, Houck Middle School
High School
Cathy (Barbara) Harris, Media
Council must determine how to best allocate
Kerry Lohrman, Principal, Lamb
Elementary Specialist, Liberty Elementary
Airlines rely heavily on business community
Jeanette Nunnenkamp, Principal, Larry Hayward, Alternative Education
Judson Middle School Teacher, North Salem High School
Mimi Pileggi, Principal, Scott Holly Hedeen, General Music Teacher,
Elementary Gubser Elementary
Charlotte Sachtjen, Principal, Drew Hinds, Instructional Technology Salem is the gateway to Catchment area. Our name as an organization
Specialist, Curriculum
Cummings Elementary
Jayne Hill, 7th Grade Social
the Willamette Valley. It is says it all. We are the Salem AREA Chamber of
Studies/English Teacher, Judson time for Salem to takes its Commerce. As a business you need to ask some
SUPPORT STAFF Middle School
Karalee Ellis, Special Programs Karin Hughes, Art Teacher, West Salem place as more than just questions.
Instructional Assistant, Hazel Green High School the State Capitol but a
Elementary Dixie Jackson, 1st Grade Teacher,
Jodi Gilmore, Sign Language Chapman Hill Elementary community and region of · What is the Catchment area for your
Specialist, Crossler Middle School Daniel Kenneth Jamsa, Science, capital ideas and thinking. customers?
Kandie Goode, Office Manager, Forest Spanish and Student Activities Teacher,
Ridge Elementary Grant Community School Our community is the · When it comes to regional airports,
Rosie Hagedorn, Media IA, Weddle Connie Johnson, English Teacher,
Art Bobrowitz front door to this region. what is the Catchment area of your
Elementary Claggett Creek Middle School
Beatriz Harden, Bilingual Instructional Jon Kawamura, Math Department Compass Rose If you are invited into a thinking and future business?
Assistant, Bush Elementary Chair, West Salem High School Consulting house you walk in the · Where do you want it to be two years
Gail Hedrick, Instructional Assistant, Ronda Kenton, 3rd Grade Teacher,
Clear Lake Elementary Englewood Elementary front door. You don't or even five years from now?
Barbara Heuberger, Office Manager, Lorena Kerns-Ray, 3rd Grade Teacher, build the door four blocks away or even forty
Brush College Elementary Lee Elementary
Lynda Kronenberg, Instructional Gayle Korfhage, 5th Grade Teacher, miles. I believe it is time to show the Salem A transportation investment today could
Assistant, Walker Middle School Lee Elementary
Cipriano Manon-Munoz, Migrant Rick Lacey, Physical Education Teacher
Attitude! make a big difference in your future. If we truly
Specialist, North Salem High School & Coach, South Salem High School For starters let's start thinking regional busi- are a gateway community then we must not
De Ann Orand, Library Media Assistant, Chasity Malatesta, Science Teacher,
Myers Elementary West Salem High School
ness transportation. Businesses look for trans- restrict our thinking to the urban growth
Jody Ann Orcutt, Special Programs Pam Medzegian, Teacher, Coordinator portation hubs. We are in the middle of the val- boundary. You know your own travel needs but
Instructional Assistant, Yoshikai Peer Mentor Program, South Salem
Elementary High School ley with road, rail and an airport all located what about your regional customers? Where do
Michelle Ramage, Office Manager, Maria Mendoza, Counselor, North close to I-5. The City of Salem had vision and they need to go? Are their destinations on the
Salem Heights Elementary Salem High School
Clover Stein, Micro Technician, South Dee Myers, Kindergarten Teacher, has maintained our airport so it qualifies for list we published last month? As we progress
Salem High School McKinley Elementary commercial air service. That was a very smart with our air service study I recommend you
Tara Thompson, Office Manager, South Arlene Pate, 2nd Grade Teacher,
Salem High School Chapman Hill Elementary idea. Airlines are now looking at regional air- find out from your customers in our Catchment
Cathy Tilley, College Career Chris Peterson, 2nd Grade Teacher, ports. If we want them here then we have to area where they need to go and educate them!
Development Specialist, North Salem Gubser Elementary
High School Rhonda Priollaud, Math Teacher, make the case. Regional business will be a play-
Roxanne Warren, Speech Language Walker Middle School er. We will have some challenges. So what will make us more attractive and give
Pathologist, Student Services Center Barb Rappleyea, Learning Resource
Cheryl Winter, Instructional Partnership Center, Clear Lake Elementary For years a major indicator for any airlines us a better chance?
Coordinator, Sodexho Food Services Shannon Rediger, 2nd Grade Teacher, looking for expansion was the business client.
Yoshikai, Elementary
TEACHERS Jodi Reslock, 4th Grade Teacher, Frequent flier programs were as numerous as · Market the Salem Attitude as one of
Hayesville Elementary
Laurie Aguirre, Second Grade Teacher,
Michelle Rinehart, Art Teacher, Walker
the number of seats on a commercial airliner. Capital Ideas and Solutions.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Mark Atkinson, Math Teacher, North
Middle School As clients they were steady, predictable and · Our businesses and clients choose to use
Mindy Rodin, 4th Grade Teacher,
Salem High School
Pringle Elementary
loyal to specific airlines. They were the only true Salem as a regional airport and resource.
Pam Baldwin, Language Arts Teacher,
Reading & Writing, Houck Middle School
Janet Sue Romine, Music Teacher, compass needle for the spending pattern of · We start selling ourselves as the gateway
Wright Elementary
Greg Berry, English Teacher, South
Joyce Hanson Saul, Secondary passenger dollars. As a business passenger four to the Willamette Valley.
Salem High School
Sue Bianco, Alternative Education
Alternative Programs Teacher, and five hours driving, parking and getting on · We are a true regional transportation
Structured Learning Center
Teacher, South Salem High School
Cheryll Smith, 2nd Grade Teacher, the airplane does not pencil for the people who player.
Nancy Brik, 1-2 Teacher/Literacy
Leader, Liberty Elementary
Lee Elementary pay the bills. We thought that was unthinkable · We support our airport as a business and
Merriley Smith, DLC Classroom, Clear
Elizabeth Callahan, English Teacher,
Lake Elementary five or ten years ago. It is now economic reality. transportation tool for our customers.
South Salem High School
Gayle Carrier, Special Education
Cathy Sparks, French Teacher, McKay For the leisure traveler that scenario might be · Our Catchment area serves other
High School
Teacher, Cummings Elementary
Jackie Steimonts, Spanish & English tolerable. Something has to give. Enter the Chambers of Commerce and they support
Mary Lou Carroll, English Teacher,
Walker Middle School
Teacher, North Salem High School future of regional airports like Salem. our airport.
Dorie Vickery, Success for All Reading
Chuck Chamberlain, Department Traditional air travel required us to drive to
Teacher, Highland Elementary
Coordinator, IB Coordinator/Teacher,
Pam Weisser, 4th Grade Teacher & the closest major hub. We then flew to another If this is true then what are we willing to do
South Salem High School
Team Leader, Weddle Elementary
Teresa Chapman, Learning Resource
Center, Auburn Elementary
Jeanie White, Health Teacher, North major hub where we caught the local commuter about it? We will have to put our money where
Salem High School
Russ Christensen, Choir Director,
Sara Wilkes, 4th Grade Teacher,
flight to our destination or regional airport. our mouth is and that is what we will talk about
Sprague High School
Melinda Culwell, 1-2 Grade Teacher,
Pringle Elementary With regional airports starting to gain signifi- next month.
Dana Wolf, 4th & 5th Grade Teacher,
Bush Elementary
Keizer Elementary
cance, frequent air travelers are using a different (E-mail Art with your thoughts at art@
Partrick (Jamie) Davis, English
Teacher, North Salem High School
Donna Wyatt, Health Teacher/Activities method. They are taking regional airlines direct- bobrowitz.com. Number three in a series.
Director, Claggett Creek Middle School
James Decker, 6 Grade Core Teacher,
Karen Yost, 4th Grade ESOL Teacher & ly to a regional airport or hub, renting a car and Previous articles in this series are available by
Houck Middle School
Rick Esson, Media Specialist, North
Site Council Chair, Mary Eyre driving to their destination. They are avoiding contacting Tracey Etzel at tracey@salemcham
Elementary
Salem High School
Marcia Zegar, Speech Clinician, Salem the long commutes and waiting in line. Think of ber.org. Art serves as the chair of the Salem
Barbara Fontana, Choir Director,
Whiteaker Middle School
Heights Elementary what that does for tourism and regional econo- Area Chamber of Commerce Task Force for
Megan Trow Garcia, GED & Distance my. Commercial Air Service.)
Learning Specialist, Downtown
Learning Center Our customers are all over the region, or as
Larry Garrett, Orchestra Director, we said in last month’s Business News article,
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November Leadership Salem Program Sponsor
Boise Paper Solutions
Leadership Salem Reflection GOLF WRAP-UP
Kudos to the Golf Committee led by chair
Boise Paper Solutions were first established in Salem in 1964.The September Opening Program: JeAnne Free, Even-Free Specialties and
all the volunteers who made the day a
plant was originally located on Court Street near its Fine Paper “Setting the Stage” tremendous success: Gary Hyatt, Vice
Converting facility. In 1986, they moved to Madrona Ave. SE. The LS class of 2005 embarked on an excel- Chair, Northwest Natural; Toby Burke,
honorary member; Marc Cowling, NW
The company produces custom corrugated packaging products lent adventure, just as Mike DeRochier,
Natural; Lisa Schrunk, Willamette Valley
that range from industrial shipping containers to high graphic Chamber president, predicted in his remarks to Bank; Barbara Dixon, Pro Limo; Don
point-of-purchase displays. Boise Packaging serves large local mar- our class that morning. Ours is to be “Mission: Thumel, Piano Liquidators; Marc
kets in Salem and the Willamette Valley, but has a customer base Possible” and we learned from Gerry Frank Stutman, M&M Web Innovations;
that ranges from Northern California to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Margarita Johnston, US Bank; Shirley
Norma Hansen that a book can exceed beyond all expectations, Engel, Debra Herring Studio; Sue Miller,
Their design and manufacturing equipment incorporates the lat- Clean Sweep even after the publisher he approached laughed River Road Assisted Living/Sunwest
est technology. This, coupled with their experience, allows them to Cleaning Services Management; Dewey Skemp-Whitton,
at the idea.
create packaging solutions that protect, move and display the cus- Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real
Deborah Lush, Heltzel, Upjohn, Williams et al, P.C., said Estate; and Mark Waldroop, Reliant
tomer's products effi-
ciently. Providing innova- our visit to his office will always be with her. "Gerry's life is Communications.
tive solutions is their inspiring to me. I will remember his stories in my profession- Title Sponsors
number one goal. This al endeavors. It was an experience just to see his office, lined Bank of the
with snapshots of famous people and historical events." Cascades
requires the coordinated Pacific Republic
efforts of each of their 150 employees to produce the highest qual- We heard from Jimmie Wilkins, Chemeketa Community Mortgage
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Executive
Leadership Council
Leadership Youth Reflection Internships for the future workforce:
businesses can benefit from ECHO
LEAD SPONSOR OF LEADERSHIP YOUTH Executive Leadership Council Presents ECHO has joined with community partners to provide
Jim Bauer
Willamette University Leadership Youth youth with opportunities to work and learn new skills in
Patricia Callihan-Bowman
Express Personnel and
September Program Opener: today's competitive market. To offer these opportunities
Professional Staffing "You're on Our Team" with businesses like yours, we support 3-month internships
Paul Dakopolos
There are many people around that show leader- for a maximum of 20 hours per week. ECHO interns are
Garrett, Hemann, Robertson, Jennings, Deedra-Marie
Comstock & Trethewy, P. C. Murphy ship skills. Mark Speckman, football coach for expected to be active learners and workers in your organi-
Edward E. Davis South Salem
Willamette University, is a great leader for the zation. We will pay them a stipend of up to $1,200 for suc-
Acordia/Potts, Davis & Co. High School
Mike DeRochier Junior community and for the football players that he cessfully performing their duties. If you have an interest,
AmeriTitle coaches. Life is all about leaders and leadership. please contact Drew Rice, ECHO Program Manager,
Tony DeSantis 503.763.0660; drice@nwhumanservices.org.
DeSantis Landscapes, Inc.
Mark shared a story about three young boys that were involved
Jerry J. Egger with gangs. One day they didn't want to come to practice so
Mid-Valley Presort & Mailing they told Mark. He told the boys that they already missed too Salem Chamber Mentoring Task Force:
Terri Frohnmayer
First Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC many practices and that they couldn't miss any more. If they Making a difference, one child at a time
John Gall did they could not ever play on the football field again. When first asked if I would be interested in
Oregon Industrial Repair
Dave Glennie The three boys went into the locker room, only one walked mentoring an "at-risk" elementary school
Glennie Property Investments out of the locker room dressed in gear for practice. The other child, my initial thought was that my schedule
Kathy Goss
Capital Valuation Group
two walked out of the locker room. Mark saw them again later. would not permit such a tremendous time
James C. Griggs He said the two boys who walked out were in prison and the commitment. After working with the
Saalfeld Griggs PC boy who had stayed had turned his life around. With Mark say- Chamber's Mentoring Task Force for over a
Norman Gruber Eric Jamieson
Salem Hospital ing that those boys can't keep missing practices, he was a lead- Saalfeld Griggs PC year, I have come to realize that my initial
Chamber
Tom Hendrie er and he was trying to help those boys. Mentoring Task reaction was wrong. My commitment to
Northwest Natural
Reno Hoff
"He was very inspirational and seemed to be a great role Force spend an hour a week with a child who does
Western Baptist College model for youth and adults," said Allie Sevall, South Salem not have much one-on-one time with an
Cathy Holmes High School. Mark really inspired me with that story. I was in adult is the least that I can do to make a difference in our
Washington Mutual Bank
Ken Jundt the same place until my counselors that were helping me told community.
West Coast Bank me to go with my mother and not my father. This is great, The most important aspect of mentoring is providing a
Kathy Keene
SAIF Corporation
because I am now in the Salem Chamber Leadership Youth child with a positive adult role model on a consistent basis.
Jim Kniffin program. Life is all about change…be a leader! Growing up, I was fortunate to have two positive adult role
Hoopla Association Program Director’s note: Thank you to those who participat- models in my life, my father and mother. For some children,
Ron Lechner
Umpqua Bank ed: Katherine Keene, President & CEO, SAIF Corporation such positive adult role models are absent. The Chamber's
Mike Mathisen and Bryan Johnston, Mediation, Negotiation & Facilitation Mentoring Task Force is working with Chamber members
Mr. Ice Cream
Ric McNall Services; Izzy's Classic Pizza Buffet and volunteers Scott and local schools to pair at-risk children with an adult who
McNall Construction Sadler, Chair, Clean Sweep Cleaning Services; JeAnne Free, works near the child's school.
Gary Nopp Mentoring a child can be achieved through any number of
Nopp's Jewelry & Art/Star Exchange Loan
Even-Free Advertising Specialties; Kelly Walther, Keizer
Kris Norton Chamber of Commerce; and Peterson Engineering activities, and many different levels of time commitment.
Bank of the Cascades Consultants. Contact Lori Hilfiker for program information: For example, meeting a child once a week during the school
Anna M. Peterson
Retired Business Member 503.581.1466; lori@salemchamber.org. year for lunch provides an opportunity to interact with the
Daniel C. Penn child on a regular basis, while doing an activity that both the
Marion and Polk Schools Credit Union mentor and child already do each day.
Richard Pine
O'Neill Pine Company/FPS Mentoring can also include other volunteer opportunities
Lettie Price in which Chamber members reach out to an at-risk child in
Wells Fargo
George Puentes
our community. Volunteering once per month, or once per
Puentes Brothers / Don Pancho week, either during the school day or after school, to inter-
Authentic Mexican Foods act with a child provides the opportunity to impact a child's
James L. Rasmussen
Modern Building Systems, Inc. life in a positive manner. Possible activities may be playing
Cory Redding games, participating in math and reading workshops or just
C. D. Redding Construction Inc.
Scott Sadler
being there to give each child the attention he or she may
Clean Sweep Cleaning Services not be receiving otherwise. The goal of the Mentoring Task
Theresa Taaffe Force is to help at-risk children learn the value of education
Portland General Electric
Janet R. Taylor and hard work, and the importance of becoming a valuable
The 2003-2005 Leadership Youth class of 2003-2005 has students from
Mayor - City of Salem
all of Salem-Keizer’s high sschools: McKay High School, McNary High member of the community.
Jon Tucker
Morse Bros., Inc.
School, North Salem High School, South Salem High School, Sprague As a Chamber of Commerce, we can continue to make
Jerry H. Walling High School, West Salem High School, Barbara Roberts High School, Salem a great community in which to live and work, one
Jay Van Hess and Blanchet Catholic High School.
person at a time.
Walling Sand and Gravel Co.
Dick Withnell
Withnell Motor Company
Paul Wulf
Standing Ovation
Paul R. Wulf Construction, Inc. To Scott Bighmam, Smith Barney, Chair, Salem Chamber Mentoring Task Force
from Ed Jochums, City of Salem Community Services Director: “Thank you for
COORDINATING ORGANIZATIONS
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
strengthening our community by chairing the Chamber’s Mentoring Task Force.
Keizer Chamber of Commerce The Chamber’s efforts to promote volunteerism of their members as mentors for
our community’s youth is a great asset-building project. Thanks for what you are
PROGRAM SPONSORS/PARTNERS doing.”
Blanchet Catholic School
Izzy's Pizza Bar & Classic Buffet - Salem
Supra Products
Mid-Willamette Education Consortium -
Enterprise Youth Council
COMMUNITY BOARDS ON WHICH
SECOND YEAR STUDENTS SERVE
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Keizer Chamber of Commerce
City of Keizer
City of Salem-Youth Advisory Commission
Enterprise Youth Council /
Willamette Education Consortium
Family Building Blocks
Garten Services, Inc.
Keizer Iris Festival 2004 Council
Marion County Health Advisory
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Marion County Solid Waste Mgmt. Advisory
Oregon Symphony Association in Salem
Salem Convention & Visitor Association
Salem Electric
Salem Leadership Foundation
Today's Choices - Tomorrow's Community
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
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What’s Happening?
Editor’s note: New format—dated Lancaster Mall. 503.585.1338 ; lan PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT, driving range. End of the year Thanksgiving feast, $23.95/adults,
events are listed in date order, castermall.com. clearance in swing on clubs, shoes $7.95/6-10, free/5 & under.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
other submissions are listed in and bags. 3225 River Rd. S; Reservations required. Free wine
alpha order. YWCA SOS honorary board lunch 503.364.3673; Tuesdays: reserve dinner on
Get in shape for the holidays cottonwoodlakes.com. Tuesdays and say “free wine
Thu., Dec. 4, noon, Mission Mill
Through Nov. 15 at 12th Street
ARTS & EXHIBITS Dye House, 1313 Mill St. SE.
Fitness Company. 1/2 off the join-
please” for free wine with dinner.
Annual benefit lunch
ing fee, no contracts, 24-hour THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT New winter menu in the works.
to support the YWCA Salem Reserve now for holiday office
WOU Hamersly Library access. Sam Monroe 503.391.7383;
Outreach Shelter. No charge, parties. 325 High St. SE;
features artists 1330 12th St. SE. WOU begins theatre/
503.588.8898 to reserve. 503.362.0888;
Through Fri., Dec. 12. , Western dance season
jjamesrestaurant.com.
Oregon University, Hamersly Mall Walker's mornings at Nov. 5-8; “Directors’ Cut.” Nov.
Library, Monmouth. Renowned COMMUNITY EVENTS Lancaster Mall 13-15 and Nov. 20-22: “Laramie
sculptor Julie Warren Conn, art Project.” 7:30pm. Western Oregon WVV hosts Thanksgiving
Nov. 11 & Dec. 9. Mall Walkers weekend open house
and poetry by sisters Donna and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Mornings, every month. University, Rice Auditorium,
Nov. 28-30; 11am-6pm. Wine tast-
Darcy Henderson, and Kristofer Village Fun Run Information near Orange Julius, Monmouth. 503.838.8462.
Ibarra, photographer. ing, new releases and barrel tasting.
Nov. 8; 9am. Join friends and sup- 7:30-10am. 503.585.1338; lancast- Willamette Valley Vineyards; 8800
503.838.8419. porters of A.C. Gilbert's ermall.com. Camerata Musica
Enchanted Way, Turner;
Discovery Village in a 5k run and Sun., Nov. 6; 3pm. Salem Public
503.588.9463; wvv.com.
Elsinore Gallery features a one mile children's run. Register Gallagher Fitness Resources Library. South Salem High School
“Landmarks of Salem” at Gallagher Fitness Resources, celebrates six years Chamber Orchestra. 503.588.6052.
Through Nov. Artist reception is 233 Commercial NE, 503.364.4198 Eola Inn celebrates
Anniversary sale Nov. 15-16. Items 2nd anniversary
First Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5-8pm. or ActiveSalem.com. acgilbert.org. 20-60% off. Celebrate six years of Jazz at the Library:
Through Nov. Troll caught salmon
Private reception, RSVP required, "Bringing Willamette Valley to Its Bill Hughes Quintet
special, butternut squash special
Sat., Nov. 8, 4-7pm. Artist James CULTURAL EXPLORATIONS Feet!" Gallagher Fitness Resources Fri., Nov. 14; 7pm; Salem Public
and every Fri., wine tasting from 5-
Southwork, 2003 Keizer Iris Library. 503.588.6052.
& EXCURSIONS is a specialty walking and running 7pm. Reserve now for holiday
Festival and the 2004 Oregon shoe store that provides the val-
Wine & Food Festival artist. office parties. Thanksgiving buffet
Lee Sessions, Canoe Paddler ley's best selection of running Pentacle presents “The Mikado”
Elsinore Gallery & Framing; 142 dinner reservations now available.
and Adventurer /walking shoes and apparel and Nov. 14-Dec. 6. Pentacle Theatre.
High St. SE; 503.581.4642; elsi Riverview dining. 503.363.8580. 5
Thu., Nov. 6; 7pm; Salem Public unparalleled customer service. Tickets: 503.485.4500;
noregallery.com. minutes west of Marion St. Bridge
Library. Slide presentation and dis- Fall/Winter Half Marathon and open.org/pentacle.
on Hwy. 22.
cussion. 503.588.6052. Marathon group training programs
Mary Lou Zeek Gallery hosts now available. A.C. Gilbert's Senate-Aires “Home for the
artist Jane Aukshunas Cooking classes with
Experience China: Show and Tell
Discovery Village 5k Run and Holidays” tickets on sale now
Tue., Nov. 4-Sat., Nov. 26. Artist professional chef’s at Lullu’s
Children's Mile Nov. 8, 9am. 233 Fri., Nov. 21 at the Elsinore
reception is First Wednesday, Nov. Thu., Nov. 13; 7pm; Salem Public Lullu's Tutto Cucina offers the
Commercial St NE; 503.364.4198; Theatre; 7:30pm, doors open at
5, 5-8pm. A new series of oil land- Library. Slide presentation and dis- best chefs in the Northwest
ActiveSalem.com. 7pm. $13 ($1 goes to the Elsinore
scape pastels by artist Jane cussion. 503.588.6052. demonstrating cooking techniques
restoration fund). Tickets:
Aukshunas. Mary Lou Zeek in 3-hour workshops. Delicious
HOME & GARDEN PETS-PETS-PETS 503.485.6169 or 1.888.339.5568.
and worthwhile culinary learning
Gallery; 335 State Street;
503.581.3229; zeekgallery.com. experiences. $35. 357 Court St.
HSWV is focusing on Golden Festival of Music at NE; reservations: 503.364.7900;
Interiors by Design Lancaster Mall
Oldies in November tuttocucina.org.
BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS Christmas Open House Dec. 1-24. Local schools and com-
November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet
Begins Thu., Nov. 20 from 4-7pm munity organizations entertain
Month and the Humane Society of Grand Vines Wine 101 & more
Dream Builders Lunch is Nov. 4 with wine and hors d’ oeuvres and with holiday songs. 503.585.1338;
the Willamette Valley (HSWV) is Friday Night Wine Tastings; Nov.
Family Building Blocks' (FBB) continues Fri. and Sat., Nov. 21-22 lancastermall.com.
promoting their older—and 7, 14 & 21, 4:30-7pm. Wine School
annual Dream Builders Luncheon during regular store hours.
wiser—adoptable cats and dogs. 101; Thu.., Nov. 6; 7pm; Pinot
Wonderful selection of gifts and
is Tue., Nov. 4 at the Red Lion
items for the home plus ideas to
HSWV offers reduced adoption VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Noir and Gamay. Preregister:
Hotel. There is no charge to fees for older animals, with senior $30/person; $25/couple; pairing
attend, all donations support decorate your home for the holi-
cats starting at $30 and senior dogs PGE Festival of Lights with appetizer and take-home liter-
FBB’s work helping high-risk fami- days. Lynette Yoder will personal-
starting at $50. 503.585.5900; Holiday Parade ature. Live jazz 3 times a week;
lies with children under the age of ize her hand painted ornaments on
hswv.com. Volunteers needed for judging, Tue. & Thur. 5:30-7pm, Sat. 8-
six. Reservations: Susan Lankheet, Fri. and Sat. 1120 Commercial St.
SE, Suite 130; 503.371.3932. route assistance, city liaison, volun- 11pm. 195 High St NE;
503.566.2132.
RETAIL ROUNDUP teer check-in and downtown 503.399.9463; grandvines@com
ambassador. See festivaloflights.org cast.net.
Blanchet's 7th Annual JUST FOR KIDS for contact info. Also sought: exec-
Shopping extravaganza benefits
Benefit Auction utive director and board members. Win noodles for your doodles
Easter Seals Children’s Guild
"Viva la Fiesta!" Fri., Nov. 7 and Cartooning Workshop Send letter of interest to: FOLHP Ponder a monthly theme by doo-
Sat., Nov. 8; 11am-4pm,
Sat., Nov. 8. Fri., family-oriented Nov. 1; 1-4pm; ages 6 & up; $30 4742 Liberty Rd S PMB # 211, dling “table art” while at the
Woodburn Company Stores. Sales,
silent auction; Sat. will be followed members/ $40 non-members. A.C. Salem, OR 97302-5000. The restaurant, artistic renderings will
wine-tasting, lunch, comp. gift-
with dinner and oral auction. Gilbert's Discovery Village, 116 parade is Sat., Dec. 13 at 6:30pm. be entered monthly to win. New
wrapping, fashion show and more.
$35/ea for both silent and oral Marion St. NE. 503.371.3631; menu item: gnocchi. Weekend
Tickets: $15 ($10 benefits Easter
auction; $10/ea for silent only. acgilbert.org. YWCA SOS seeks steering menu special on Fri & Sat., a la
Seals Children’s Guild). Gina
Brandy O'Bannon; 503.391.2639; committee members carte or full meal. Willamette
McCluhan; 503.370.8990.
brandy@blanchetcatholicschool.com. Santa arrives at Lancaster The YWCA Salem Outreach Noodle Company; 1405 Broadway
Mall on Nov. 28 Shelter (SOS) is seeking individuals Ave. NE; 503.399.9992.
Smart Women shop at the YWCA
Empty Bowls benefits Santa’s hours: Nov. 28-Dec. 24, to serve on its steering committee.
Wed., Nov. 12, YWCA, 768 State
Marion-Polk Food Share & SAA Mon.-Sat. 11am-6pm; Sun. 11am-
Nov. 7-22. Local artists and high 6pm. Location: near Bon-Macy’s.
St. An evening of holiday shop- The committee will be charged WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS
with restoring the shelter’s promi-
school students have created Photographs are available, but not
ping fun: jewelry by Lund Designs, & CONFERENCES
paintings by Salem artist Bonnie nence in the community through
ceramic bowls that are for sale at required. lancastermall.com. fundraising and marketing efforts.
Hull, UNICEF cards, bites, bever- Brand ACT in Oregon Nov. 12
Bush Barn Art Center. Proceeds Individuals with expertise in mar-
ages and music. All proceeds bene- Wed., Nov. 12; 8:30am-5pm;
benefit both Marion-Polk Food ON THE TOWN- fit YWCA programs. 503.581.9922. keting, fundraising and develop-
Share and Salem Art Association. Holiday Inn, Wilsonville. Presented
Music & Dancing ment, and those who wish to sup-
by Creative Company, Inc..
503.581.3855. port the mission of the shelter,
Visit Santa's Personal Shoppers Interactive workshop will cover the
Snoball celebrates 50 years at lancastermall.com may contact Gary Lasater at
SAA Holiday Gala & 503.588.8898. key areas required to build a strong
with teen and adult dances We love a shopping challenge and brand and a successful marketing
Silent Auction benefit
It's the 50th anniversary of the will provide you with suggestions, program. 503.883.4433; creative
Sat., Nov. 15; 6-10p; Salem Art
YWCA SnoBall in Salem - 1953- along with prices and stores where WHAT’S COOKING? co.com.
Association. Annual holiday bene-
2003. The teen dance is Sat., Dec. merchandise can be found.
fit featuring handcrafted gifts by
over 200 regional artists, auction
6, and Fri., Dec. 5 is the night for 503.585.1338 ; lancastermall.com. Washington Federal free lunch Get Hired NOW! ™ workshop
all over 21 to attend our own 50 Nov. 14; 11am-3pm. Washington Thu., Nov. 13; 9am-noon, Salem
items by Art Fair artists and ele-
year celebration. Location: Salem SPORTS Federal Savings 5th annual chili Public Library. Diana Knoles,
gant food and drink. $20/mem-
Armory Auditorium. Janet Taylor feed with corn bread, dessert and Certified Career and Business
bers, $30/nonmembers. RSVP by
and the Taylorettes will perform beverage. Prizes. Free gifts to any-
Nov. 10: 503.581.2228. Cottonwood winter golf special Coach and only Get Hired NOW!
plus music from the past 5 one opening checking account. 189 ™ facilitator in the Pacific NW.
Starting Nov. 1st Cottonwood
decades. Recommended dress: 50s Liberty St. NE. 503.588.8023. Discover how doing 10 simple
Lancaster Mall hosts formal/semi-formal. Tickets: $40 a
Lakes Golf Center winter driving
Tree of Giving range special-20 large bucket cards things per day for 28 days will help
couple at the YWCA, 768 State St. Thanksgiving dinner at j. james land the perfect job. Free work-
Nov. 28-Dec. 17. Salvation Army’s just $69. Save $2.30 per bucket
All proceeds benefit YWCA pro- Thu., Nov. 27; 2-6pm. Traditional shop (a $249 value), weekly coach-
“Tree of Giving” hosted by through March 1, 2004. Covered
grams for girls. 503.581.9922.
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What’s Happening? November
CURRENT AS OF 10/24/03
See salemchamber.org for
calendar updates. Meetings
ing sessions, customized job
search plan, on-line community
October Business Students Calendar are at the Chamber office
unless noted otherwise.
503.581.1466
and participant workbook.
503.784.7238; Salem-Keizer business students and their teachers are spon-
DianaKnoles@msn.com. Week of Nov. 1-Nov. 7 FRIDAY 14 - cont’d.
sored to attend a monthly Forum Series lunch by their busi- Ribbon Cutting
ness partners: MaPS SATURDAY 1 Words Lovely Words Gift Shop
Wishweavers LLC hosts 4635 Commercial Street, 4:30pm
Credit Union; Regence Evening d' Elegance
writers’ focus group Ladd & Bush Branch of
For those writing a book or enter- BlueCross BlueShield, Chamber Gem Diamond
U.S. Bank, 7pm
taining writing ideas, the group HMO Oregon; State Member Dinner
will provide motivation and sup- Farm Insurance: and MONDAY 3 Montag Hall
port, strategies, focus, editing and Chamber on Franklin & Friends Willamette University
West Coast Bank.
more. Thursdays, 9-11am or 6- 1490 KBZY, 6:40am Social 6pm, Dinner 7pm
Pictured from left to RSVP to Sylvia at
8pm; 1655 Capitol St. NE. $10 per
session, two sessions per month. right: Whitney Chamber Business Women 503.581.1466 x 303
Laura Handke Jones; laurahandke Williams; Andrea Room A, 11:45am
Business News Deadline
jones.com; 503.581.2134; Boyes; October Forum speaker Norm Gruber, Salem TUESDAY 4 E-mail your holiday open
lhj@quik.com. Hospital; Theresa Taaffe representing the October Forum houses and events to:
Governmental Affairs
sponsor, Portland General Electric; and Justin Irwin. Rooms A & B, 7am tracey@salemchamber.org
Employer Briefing:
Professionalism in
Justin Irwin, the son of Rick and Trisha Irwin, is the
Chamber Business Women Week of Nov. 17-Nov. 21
the Workplace Business and Management Student of the Month at McNary at Grand Vines
Fri., Nov. 14; 8:30-10:30am High School. A senior, Justin is currently involved with 195 High St. NE, 11:45am MONDAY 17
(Salem); Cascade Employers Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), computer sci- Chamber on Franklin & Friends
Association, 3747 Market St NE. Executive Directors Luncheon 1490 KBZY, 6:40am
ence, football and wrestling. Justin plans to attend Chemeketa Room B, Noon
No charge/member, $45/stan-
dard. 503.585.4320; cascadeem
Community College for two years to receive an Associate's Forum Speaker Series
ployers.com. degree in Computer Science, Network Technology, and Ribbon Cutting Speaker:
receive a CCNP. From there he hopes to transfer to Oregon Taylor Metal Products, Inc. Janet Taylor, Mayor of Salem
3796 Turner Rd. SE, 4pm Sponsor:
Overcoming Negativity and State University to receive a Bachelor's degree in Computer Accordia, Potts, Davis &
Attitude Problems Engineering and then MIT for graduate school. WEDNESDAY 5 Company
Tue., November 18; 8:30- Crystal Apple Awards at Red Lion Hotel
Whitney Williams, a junior at North Salem High School,
10:30am.Cascade Employers Ambassadors Orientation 3301 Market St. NE, 11:45am
Association, 3747 Market St NE. was recognized as the October MaPS Sponsored Business Room B, 4pm
$75/member, $110/standard. Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Dowdy and TUESDAY 18
503.585.4320; Lisa Williams and is pursuing endorsements in both busi- THURSDAY 6 Leadership Salem
cascadeemployers.com. ness and management and health services. This is her second Kids & Cops Task force at Portland General Electric
Rooms A & B, 7:30am 4245 Kale St. NE, 7am
year as a member of the MaPS Viking Branch and as an
Basic Medic First Aid
Wed., Nov.19; 9am-3pm. Cascade
intern at the MaPS West Salem Branch through the Business Member Orientation Lunch Ag Committee Meeting
Internship program. She mentors at Marion Miller School Rooms A & B, Noon Room C, 7:30am
Employers Association, 3747
Market St NE. $35/member, and is involved in planning activities to establish a middle Ribbon Cutting/Open House Chamber Business Women
$60/standard. 503.585.4320; cas school partnership. Whitney is an avid horse rider and has Norma's Pottery at Grand Vines
cadeemployers.com. earned many honors. She intends to attend college and 3568 13th St. SE, 4pm 195 High St. NE, 11:45am
become a dental hygienist.
High Impact Business Writing FRIDAY 7 WEDNESDAY 19
Thu., Nov. 20; 8:30am-4:30pm. Andrea Boyes has proven herself as West Salem High Greeters Board of Directors Meeting
Cascade Employers Association, School's outstanding Business student of the Month for Borders Books-Music-Café Rooms A & B, 7:15am
3747 Market St NE. $140/mem- October. She has taken keyboarding and accounting and is 2235 Lancaster Dr. NE,
ber, $210/standard. 503.585.4320; 8:30am THURSDAY 20
currently on the supervisory team of the Titan Branch of 7th Annual Crystal Apple Awards
cascadeemployers.com. MaPS Credit Union. Andrea has earned a 3.75 GPA while Executive Committee at the Salem Armory
participating in cheerleading and tennis. She plans to attend Room C, 3:30pm Auditorium
Employer Briefing: 2310 17th St. NE, 5:30pm
Payroll Update college, majoring in history or business and is the daughter of
Week of Nov. 8-Nov. 14
Fri., Dec. 12; 8:30-10:30am. Sondra Satter and Gary Boyes. FRIDAY 21
Cascade Employers Association, SATURDAY 8 Greeters
3747 Market St NE. No Ribbon Cutting Gibson Creek Retirement and
charge/member, $45/standard. Mid-Valley Line-X, LLC Assisted Living Community
503.585.4320; 1635 Silverton Rd. NE, 1615 Brush College Rd. NW,
cascadeemployers.com. 11:30am 8:30am
City hosts open house about Mill
MONDAY 10 Week of Nov. 24-Nov. 28
Creek District Employment and
Chamber on Franklin & Friends
Industrial Master Plan 1490 KBZY, 6:40am MONDAY 24
Nov. 5; 6:30-8:30pm; Western Baptist Business News publishes
College Schimmel Hall, 5000 Deer Park TUESDAY 11
Drive SE. The public is invited to view Veteran’s Day Chamber on Franklin & Friends
displays and talk with the project team. Chamber office closed 1490 KBZY, 6:40am
cityofsalem.net/~urbandev/mill_cr.htm.
Crystal Apple Award TUESDAY 25
WU Theatre presents “Our Country’s Committee Meeting Leadership Youth
Good” beginning Nov. 14 at West Coast Bank Rooms A & B, 7:30 am
$10 for evening shows and $8 for mati- 301 Church St. NE, 12:30pm
nees. Ticket information: 503.370.6222. Leadership Salem Day Chairs
THURSDAY 13 Room C, 7:30am
Boys & Girls Club kicks off Kids & Cops
annual holiday nut sale Rooms A & B, 7:30am WEDNESDAY 26
Nuts and chocolate on sale now through Chamber Latino Network
Nov. 24, contact a board member to pur- Chamber Latino Network at Puentes Brothers /
chase or call 503.581.7383. Oversight Committee Don Pancho Authentic
At Garrett, Hemann et al Mexican Foods
FAITH as a Civic Asset-Nov. 7 1011 Commercial St. NE, 9am 1660 Salem Industrial Dr. NE, 9am
Lutheran Bishop Medardo Gomez, 1992
Nobel Peace Prize nominee and recipi- Members' First THURSDAY 27
ent of both the 1992 Worldwide Peace Anniversary Lunch Thanksgiving Day
and Justice Award and the 1989 Room B, Noon Office Closed
President Jimmy Carter-Dominique De RSVP to Cori Killion
Menil Human Rights Award, will speak 503.581.1466 x300 FRIDAY 28
on Fri., Nov. 7 at Mission Mill Museum Holiday
Dye House, 1313 Mill St. SE from FRIDAY 14 Weekend Happy
11:30am-1pm. Space is limted, $5 per Greeters Thanksgiving
No
person. RSVP to Salem Leadership Oregon Open MRI Greeters
Foundation, 503.315.8924 or Teri Urban
Location TBA, 8:30am
at 503.871.9945.
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A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village Alzheimer's Memory Walk Ross Swartzendruber, owner, Marion-Polk Med Society elects Science and Industry and the for-
announces new exhibit raises over $70,000 also created and is hosting Mr. Ice physicians for membership mer executive director of the
The village is now home to an An estimated 11,000 families are Cream's website, mricecream.net, The following physicians were Portland Development
exhibit on the Ukrainian and coping with Alzheimer's disease in as well as the updated website for elected to membership in the Commission. Also elected was
Russian people, introducing muse- the Mid-valley and coastal area that PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Marion-Polk County Medical Ruth Ann Dodson, vice president
um visitors to the second largest may benefit from the money raised Parade, festivaloflights.org. Society: Warren Griffin, M.D., of governmental relations for the
ethnic minority in the Salem area. during the Annual Memory Walk 503.364.1403. Pediatrics; Eric Laro, M.D., Portland Chamber of Commerce.
The exhibit features elements of held in October at Salem’s General Surgery; and Eva Lee, She is a member of both the
Russian and Ukrainian life through Riverfront Park. The money raised Bright Now! opens new office M.D., Nephrology/Internal Oregon State University board of
folktales and provides a unique allows the Alzheimer's Association Bright Now! Dental, Inc. Medicine. 503.362.9669. governors and board of trustees.
and colorful environment for chil- to provide local support programs announced the opening of a new oregongarden.org.
dren to imagine life in another and services for people with dental office at 831 Lancaster Marquis purchases In Home Care
land. The exhibit is funded by Alzheimer's, their caregivers and Drive NE. Jennifer Kong, In Home Care & Support Services Oregon Open MRI moves
Salem Multi-Cultural Institute and families. Over 1,000 participated in D.M.D., is the practice owner and was purchased earlier this year by to new location
Oregon Cultural Trust. the event. 503.371.7728; mid her office provides general, pre- Marquis Companies of Portland. Oregon Open MRI is now located
503.371.3631; acgilbert.org. willamette@alz.org. ventive, and cosmetic dentistry, The licensed home care service, in the new Pacific Rim Building at
including teeth whitening. The which provides up to 24-hour in 1165 Union St. NE, Suite 100 in
Aldrich Kilbride & Tatone Arma Fab announces new office is open Mon.-Fri., with home care for elderly and disabled Salem (corner of 12th & Union).
announces new staff vehicle accessory products evening and Saturday appoint- persons, is now called Marquis The facility has also added a new
Aldrich Kilbride & Tatone LLC Arma Fab & Design, LLC, ments available. Home Care Services. The compa- GE 1.5T high-field short-bore
(AKT), a business consulting and announced it now carries The practice is offering special ny’s new address is 1449 Liberty MRI scanner. Its Hitachi open
CPA firm, announced Mike Bushwhacker brand truck and prices on a variety of services, St. SE; 503.363.4733. MRI scanner is still in operation at
Hawkey as a Director of its SUV accessories such as fender including an initial dental exam its original location at 2440 Liberty
Construction Division. Mike will flares, running boards and tool and x-rays for $39 through Jan. 31, McGrath’s Fish House St. NE and will be moved to the
specialize in providing financial boxes. Product discounts will be 2004. 503.362.8359. opens in Beaverton new site later this year. A grand
and tax services to the construc- offered through the end of the McGrath's Fish House opened a opening and ribbon cutting are
tion industry. He graduated from year. Arma Fab services include Coldwell Banker brokers new restaurant in Beaverton. planned for the new location.
California State University with a metal fabrication, welding, spray- announce marriage, partnership McGrath's is a locally owned 503.588.2674.
degree in Accounting. He is a CPA on truck bedliners and design. Dave Whitton has joined his wife, seafood restaurant company that
with 16 years of public accounting 1913 Fescue St. SE Suite B, Dewey Skemp- started in Salem in 1980. The com- Prudential announces
experience in large local and Albany; toll free 866.928.8159; Whitton, in her pany now operates 15 restaurants new sales brokers
regional firms. armafab.com. real estate busi- throughout Oregon, Washington, Sales brokers Laura Dorn, Roger
Jim Dailey, AKT Principal in ness. Both are Idaho, Utah and Arizona and Merulli, Bonnie Merulli and
charge of Construction Services, Black Sheep Advertising meat affiliated with employs 1,250 employees. Michelle Gescher have affiliated
said "Mike is highly regarded in the display design at Roth’s stores Coldwell Banker McGrath's hosted an event with the Prudential Real Estate
construction industry. We are Black Sheep Advertising, Inc., Mountain West before restaurant opening that Professionals. Dorn currently is
Dave & Dewey
excited about the expertise Mike recently designed and produced Skemp-Whitton Real Estate. The raised over $2,000 for the the president of the Salem
brings to AKT." 1011 Commercial meat case dividers for Anderson couple was mar- Beaverton Education Foundation. Association of Realtors and earlier
Street NE, Suite 120. Ranches Oregon Lamb, currently ried in October. Dave was formally "Before each of our new restau- was an RN for 12 years. The
on display at local Roth's stores. the IT Director at Mitsubishi rant openings, we like to invite Merullis, husband and wife, were
/Sumco (SUMCO Oregon). business people from the area into in the restaurant business. Gescher,
MEMBER ANNIVERSARY 503.949.6677; dewey@
letdewey.com; letdewey.com; real
our establishment and introduce
them to McGrath's Fish House.
of the Stayton office, earned an
Associate of Science degree in
40 Years or More Blanchet Catholic School ....................1995
tor.com/willamette/dewey; cbore We donate the beverage proceeds psychology from Chemeketa
Arbuckle Costic Architects, Inc. ..........1958 Borders Books-Music-Café..................1997
Belcrest Memorial Park Clean Sweep Cleaning gon.com. to a local charity and thought the Community College and has been
Cemetery & Mausoleum ......................1963 Services, Inc. ......................................1998 Beaverton Education Foundation an office manager and currently is
Dave Whitton and Dewey Skemp-Whitton
Country Insurance & Hoots, Weyant, Baker & Wiley was the perfect choice for this on the board of the North
Financial Services................................1955 Coldwell Banker Mountain
West Real Estate ................................2000 receives top review occasion," said founder John Santiam School District. pruden-
Capital Manor
Retirement Community ........................1961 Color Tile..............................................1998 Hoots, Weyant, Baker & Wiley, P.C McGrath. mcgrathsfishhouse.com. tialhomefinder.com.
Commercial Business Furniture ..........1995 . received an "unqualified opinion"
Department of Consumer
30 Years or More with no letter of comments in an OGO Branding+Design Salem Hospital Foundation
and Business Services ........................1999
Boise Paper Solutions ........................1968 Linda Robinson, Country Insurance independent review. This review is announces new logo and name donations reach one
Day Heating Company ........................1966 required every three years by the million dollars
Garrett, Hemann, Robertson,
& Financial Services ............................2002 Robert Price Design announced it
Cozzzy Inn Motel ................................2002 American Institute of Certified has changed its name to OGO The Salem Hospital Foundation
Jennings, Comstock Crystal Image Photography ................2000
& Trethewy, P.C. ..................................1965 Public Accountants. An "unquali- Branding+Design. The new name, has reached the second highest
DeVenta Real Estate ..........................2001
Jones Oil Company ............................1975 Discovery Toys ....................................1995 fied opinion" is the highest report a new logo and donation year in its 35-year history
Olson Florist, Inc. ................................1971 issued by the AICPA. This is the with over 1 million dollars in con-
Joe Hensing new tagline-
Edward Jones Investments..................1998 third consecutive unqualified opin- OGO Brands tributions. The foundation raises,
Evergreen Charitable Trust..................2001
20 years or More ion with no letter of comments motivate and manages and distributes funds to
Farnham Electric Co. ..........................1997
Cascade Tire Factory ..........................1983 Fathertime Clocks, LLC ......................1999 the firm has received. inspire(TM)-sig- support the hospital's mission of
Commercial Seatcover Co...................1983 Festival Chorale Oregon......................2002 The firm provides a full range of nal changes in improving the health and well
EyeCare Center of Salem....................1980 Festival of Lights Holiday Parade ........1998 audit, accounting, tax and consult- being of the people and communi-
OGO new logo the company’s
Investors Brokerage, Inc. ....................1980 Fox Blueprinting Co. Inc. ....................1994
Pentacle Theatre..................................1980
ing services. 888 Madison St NE; focus of service, ty it serves.
Gallagher Fitness Resources ..............1996
Rose Paper Products, Inc. ..................1978 Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C. ............1995 503.585-1782; hwbcpa.com. with an increased emphasis in Projects supported by the foun-
Western Oregon University..................1981 HBW Insurance & Financial company and product branding. dation include: car seat safety pro-
Westridge Press, Ltd. ..........................1977 Services, Inc. ......................................2001 Individually Suited prime spon- According to the firm’s principal, gram; stuffed animals for kids in
Weyerhaeuser Company ....................1976 The Healing Touch
Chiropractic Clinic, Inc. ........................1999 sor of business trade show Karie Price, the firm’s consulting, the hospital's emergency depart-
10 years or More Holiday Retirement Corporation ..........2002 Individually Suited, a Portland- development, implementation and ment; continuing education for
Brown & Dunton, Inc. ..........................1987 The Janco Saver..................................1995 based company providing management services are designed hospital staff in the areas of criti-
Carlson Veit Architects, PC..................1987 Ktec......................................................1999 wardrobe consultation and cus- to leverage their clients’ most cal care, emergency and oncology;
Chamberlain Financial Services ..........1987 Le Doux's Auto Service........................1998
tom-tailored business attire, at important assets-brand and reputa- equipment such as an Open MRI
City View Funeral Home Cemetery ....1988 Marion County Health Department ......1995
Covanta Marion Inc. ............................1984 Mary Lou Zeek Gallery ........................2002 affordable prices, to executive tion. Salem Chamber members and Cardiac Van; patient care pro-
Deffenbaugh & Associates P.C. ..........1986 MegAvail, Inc. ......................................2002 clientele in Oregon, Washington, may receive 20% off current ser- grams; and scholarships for stu-
Sizzler Family Steak House ................1987 Nickel Ads ............................................2002 California and Arizona., is a prime vices on their first job. First con- dents pursuing medical or medical-
Electric Motor & Control Coach's Minuteman Press of Salem....1995
sponsor of the Oregon In sultation appointment is free. ly related careers.
Service Co. ..........................................1987 Oak Park Family Dental Care, LLC ....2001
Georgia Pacific Corporation ................1989 Office of Vocational Business Expo, Nov. 6 at the 503.675.5370; ogodesign.com. "We're excited about receiving
Hear No Evil ........................................1984 Rehabilitation Services ........................1996 Oregon Convention Center (ore- over a million dollars in contribu-
Overhead Door Company of Salem ....1994 tions this year, but there is still
Highway Trailer Sales, Inc. ..................1987
Pacific Medical Supply, Inc. ................1995
goninbusiness.com). Oregon Garden elects
Kaufman Homes ..................................1987 much more to be done," said
Marion County ....................................1988 Pacific Sanitation Inc. ..........................2002 Founder Carol Bentley is offer- two new directors
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. ............1987 Parr Lumber Company ........................1996 ing free tickets to any Salem busi- Two Portland civic leaders have foundation executive director
Oak Hills Veterinary Clinic Laura Dorn ness person interested in attending been elected to The Oregon Martin Morris, Ph.D. "We have a
& Bird Hospital ....................................1983 Prudential Real Estate Professionals ..2001 the show. A $10 value, tickets are Garden Foundation board of number of exciting projects com-
Oregon Ag Fest....................................1991 RTR Services, Inc. ..............................2002
available at the Chamber office. directors, according to Rob ing up that will need community
Oregon Plant Works ..........................1986 ServiceMaster Building Maintenance ..1998
Paul R. Wulf Construction, Inc.............1987 South Salem Towing Inc. ....................1999 Bentley and Individually Suited Miller, board president. The foun- support to help become a reality."
Play It Again Sports ............................1993 Nutrition, Etcetera ................................2002 CEO and business partner Bland dation board provides governance 503.561.5172; salemhospital.org.
Salem Rotary Club ..............................1987 Sunwest Management, Inc. ................2000 McCartha will present a seminar and oversight for the 70-acre
Tim's Carpet & Interiors ......................1996
TNT Management Resources, Inc.......1998 at the show focused on business botanical display garden in Salem Laser and Skin moves
Working on Ten Years image and quality clothing as a pri- Silverton. to new location
Today's Automotive Services, Inc. ......1997
Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill & Bar ............................................1999
Wallace Sports Complex, Inc...............1997 mary tool for success. Elected to the board was As of Nov. 6, Salem Laser and
Willamette Mortgage Services, Inc. ....1998 503.535.8800. Patrick LaCrosse, retired presi- Skin Rejuvination Center, Inc. will
Bank of the Cascades ........................1998
BioTek Medical Inc...............................1999 dent of the Oregon Museum of be at its new location at 2290
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Commercial St. SE. The center’s Shaklee announces new product as Loaned Executives. These vol-
phone number is 503.589.1116; Shaklee Products recently intro- unteers act as liaisons between State Fairgrounds & SCVA score 2006
smoothskinnow.com. duced a new skin care product,
Enfutox Instant Firming Serum.
United Way and local businesses
and institutions in Marion and
national Airstream WBCCI Rally
Salem Leadership Foundation The safe, non-irritating formula Polk counties to facilitate work- In the summer of 2006, thousands of Airstream motor-
awarded grant creates an invisible film that firms place-giving campaigns. coaches and travel trailers from all over the U.S. will roll into
Salem Leadership Foundation skin with 66% of users reporting Chamber member executives the state fairgrounds for the Wally Byam Caravan Club
(SLF) has received a federal grant results in just 10 are: Kathleen Douglas, US Bank, International (WBCCI) Rally. This will be the 75th anniver-
from the Department of minutes. The pep- Woodburn; Kirk Fillman, Boise
Paper Solutions; Sheryl Kelsh,
sary of the Airstream Corporation and local planners are
Health/Human Services to hire a tide technology
project coordinator and half-time signals the skin to Selectemp; Keith Menk, expecting the club to pull out all the stops.
assistant for its Churches as wake up and look Chemeketa Community College; The WBCCI showed its commitment to Salem by holding a
Neighborhood (CaN) Centers younger as it Joyce O'Dell, US Bank, Salem; public contract signing on Wed., Oct. 8. Oregon State Fair &
Project. SLF was one of 43 firms skin and Yvonne Putze, Statesman Journal; Expo Center (OSFEC) Director Katie Cannon and
Patti Woods
grantees in a national program minimizes the and Felisa Winfield, State Farm
Regional Office.
WBCCI's Jim Franklin jointly signed the contract; Salem
called the Compassion Capital appearance of wrinkles. Enfutox is
Fund which is part of the White part of Shaklee's Enfuselle anti- In other news, work force devel- Mayor Janet Taylor attended, and a representative from
House’ Faith-based Initiatives aging Skin Care line which cur- opment programs that promote Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski's office was present to
advocacy. rently holds five patents. Shaklee's economic growth and jobs and read a welcome letter from the Governor. Salem Convention
“These new staff will help us local representative is Patti technology projects that increase and Visitor Association (SCVA) staff members also wel-
raise even more money for the six Woods, 503.362.4599; leowood- the capabilities of charitable agen-
cies in Oregon are receiving grants
comed rally coordinators.
churches in our CaN coalition,” sen@aol.com; shaklee.net/patti
reported SLF director, Sam woods. totaling more than $115,000 from The rally, scheduled for June 30-July 4, 2006, will bring in
Skillern. “We, in turn, will help Verizon Foundation. The local 2,000 motorcoaches and approximately 4,000 people. The
the churches hire their own staff United Way loaned executives United Way received a $7,000 amount of coaches, people and the services they need will
and procure supplies to run their assist campaign grant for database software. mean an estimated economic impact of $3.3 million to the
neighborhood centers.” Eleven volunteers from the mid- 503.363.1651.
Salem area, according to the SCVA.
503.315.8924; salemlfsam valley are working with United
@aol.com. Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
"This rally will certainly add dollars to the local area," said
Bill Dorney, executive director of SCVA. "They (rally orga-
nizers) will set up a city within a city including a post office
City Permit Application Center look at the division's policies and procedures and ways to
improve customer service through the PAC Center. During and they like to utilize local vendors for purchasing all their
seeking input from business to this time we are gathering input from various customers products including rally merchandise."
and welcome hearing from those of you who have con-
improve processes cerns or ideas for improvements.
A unique component to the rally will be a youth contingent.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to provide informa- In addition to typical workloads, the city also is in the SCVA Convention Manager Peggy Crandall estimates there
tion to you about what is happening at the City of Salem midst of installing a new packaged permit tracking system. will be 90-250 youth traveling with their parents and grand-
Permit Application Center. Nate Brown recently resigned The system will greatly improve record keeping making parents to the rally. "This may be an opportunity for our com-
to become the City of Keizer Community Development useful information more available to the public and staff. munity or business partners to organize activities to accom-
Director. As a result, the City is recruiting nationwide for a Records will be linked to the existing GIS data base. This
new Building and Safety Administrator allows shared development and permit application infor-
modate this age group," said Crandall.
and plans to fill the position by February mation among various agencies. Web page access will be In addition, the rally will feature the Vintage Club with
2004. The division currently has several available to customers and the public. The current status members bringing the famous shiny aluminum Airstream
vacancies. Some will be filled as soon of existing permit applications and property information will travel trailers, some dating back to the 1950's.
as possible and others held open allow- be immediately available any time of the day or night. An OSFEC recently broke ground for a 110,000 square foot
ing the new building official to select key interactive voice response system will be added allowing
members of his or her staff. inspections to be called in through the tracking system.
multipurpose pavilion with fixed seating for 5,000 plus room
Peggy Collins
Permit Application This turn of events is causing some Until this system is installed, the current method of calling for up to 1,500 seats on the floor. The pavilion will be able to
Center-City of Salem delay in getting plans reviewed and pro- be a location for events such as trade shows, athletic events,
in inspections will be retained.
jects inspected. Temporary measures I look forward to hearing your ideas and having your concerts and livestock events. The scheduled completion date
are being taken to maintain the best level of service possi- support as these efforts are undertaken. The City is com- is summer of 2004.
ble during this time. Employees are working overtime; a mitted to finding better ways to serve the development
temporary residential plans examiner has been hired; and community and those using the Permit Application Center.
contracts are in place to help reduce plan review turn You can contact me by e-mail at pcollins@mail.open.org or
around to an acceptable level. by phone 503.588.6242 x 7401.
This transition provides an opportunity to take a fresh
Chamber member earns area’s tion. The trip will be funded by sponsor Capitol Chevrolet.
The Statesman Journal newspaper acted as lead spon-
first Athena Award™ sor for the award program and held an award presentation
Candi Phillips, Bio-Med Testing Services Inc. and Bio- in conjunction with its recent Women’s Show at the Oregon
Med Environmental Inc., recently received the area’s first State Fair & Expo Center. Publisher Sonja Sorensen
Athena Award. The award, established in 1982 by a Craig is a past Athena Award recipient.
woman Chamber of Commerce board of directors member The award was presented at a luncheon sponsored by
in Lansing, Michigan to foster leadership in women, is j. james Restaurant. Norma Paulus provided a moving Oregon State Fair Executive Director Katie Cannon prepares to sign the agreement
given to those who excel in their professional endeavors, keynote presentation on her struggles and determination which will bring 2000 Airstream RV's to Salem in June of 2006. Mayor Janet Taylor
promote or mentor other women for leadership roles and in the 1950s and 60s to earn a law degree in a male-dom- spoke at this formal ceremony October 8th where the fair's Debbie Gorski and Salem
are active in their communities. Over 4,000 awards have inated field. Elected Secretary of State in 1976 and Convention & Visitor’s Association’s (SCVA) Peggy Crandall were credited with provid-
been given since the 1980s. Primarily created to honor reelected in 1980, Norma was the first woman in Oregon ing the hospitality that won over the RV Rally's top leadership. The Oregon Tourism
history to win a statewide office and was elected State Director read a letter from Governor Kulongoski and Bill Dorney of the SCVA
women, 49 men have received the award.
Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1994. She also announced that this rally's economic impact on Salem will be $3.3 million.
44 years old and a Salem native, Candi was emancipat-
ed at the age of 14 and overcame a troubled childhood to spearheaded Oregon’s vote by mail system. She currently
earn a living in fields not tradi- serves as the executive director of the Oregon Historical
Society.
Chemeketa Community College TED Center
tionally chosen by women:
paramedic, firefighter and con- Other nominees were: Karen Arabas, Willamette opens Business Capital Resource Center
struction. Today, the company University professor, Science Collaboration Research
Chemeketa Community College's Business Capital
she founded provides drug and Program; Penny Cox, founder of PEARL (People
Experience Art for Rational Living); Linda Downey, exec- Resource Center at the TED Center, 365 Ferry St. SE, offi-
alcohol testing for companies
nationwide as well as performing utive director, Willamette Valley Hospice; Jody Fischer, cially opened in October.
bio-hazardous cleaning of acci- personnel and safety director, Woodburn School District; Chemeketa's Small Business Development Center, in part-
dent and crime scenes. Candi Carolyn Gorsuch, owner of Strata-Trek, Inc., an advertis- nership with the U. S. Small Business Administration, expands
has mentored over one hundred ing and marketing firm; Vickie Hardin Woods, City of
its services to business owners by providing training and indi-
women in business. She is a Salem community development director; Linda Jackson,
Ladies First, Inc. and Ladies First Choice; Lea Jenny, vidual advising in developing loan proposals. The center will
member of the Governor’s Small
Candi Phillips community volunteer; Dean Larsen, executive director of advise business owners on developing business plans, con-
Business Advisory Committee
and has been honored with the Women’s Business Marion-Polk Medical Society; Mike McLaran, executive structing a loan proposal and working with local lenders to
Enterprise National Council’s Applause Award, the director of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce; and help qualify the borrowers.
National Association of Women in Construction’s Crystal Lee Meyers, a home-care worker. Chamber member Barb
The center's hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Achievement Award and the Astra Award, in recognition of Hacke Resch, Smith Barney and Chamber Business
Women representative and Chamber staff Tracey Etzel, Business owners can make an appointment with an advisor or
being one of the top 25 women-owned businesses in
Oregon. Candi will travel to Chicago, Ill. in the spring of Business News Editor, served on the program’s steering get a list of the current training events by calling 503.399.5088
2004 to attend the Athena Foundation’s national conven- committee. (Photo courtesy of the Statesman Journal). or visiting in person.
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Chamber Business Women Chamber Latino Network
Monday group hosts Hospital’s CLN to tour new Don Pancho tortilla plant
Birthing Center tour. Tuesday THE CLN EVENT Happily married to wife Stephanie,
group features presention on NOT TO MISS. Please George—despite his hectic business sched-
Long Term Care Insurance join us as we tour the ule—always finds time to give back to the
Because of Veterans Day on November new plant of PUENTES community. Our most recent fearless leader
10, the Forum Speaker Series moves to BROTHERS, INC. / (Past President of the Salem Area Chamber
November 17, which would normally be DON PANCHO MEX- of Commerce), George also served on the
Renee Campbell a Monday CBW day. So—there will only ICAN FOODS on Salem City Council from 1992 to 1996, U.S.
Vada Salinas
Parrot Printing/
Hollywood Printing
be one Monday meeting in November— Garrett, Hemann Et Al November 26 and share Bank Regional Board of Directors,
Chamber Latino
Chamber Business but what a great day it will be. Network Chair
George Puentes' per- Homestead Capital Board of Directors and
Women Chair Connie Grames, Marion-Polk spective on Oregon Salem Catholic Schools Foundation Board.
Medical Society, has arranged for us to tour the Salem business. In 1993, George was honored as the SBA
Women's Clinic and the Birthing Center at Salem Hospital on George opened his doors as Puentes Minority Small Businessman of the Year. His
November 3. Convenient parking is free in the structure Brothers, Inc. in 1979. Since then, Puentes company is currently listed in the top 500
between the hospital and the two new buildings on the cor- Brothers has taken pride in manufacturing Hispanic-owned companies in the nation, as
ner of Winter and Oak. We will meet in the foyer of the and distributing a complete line of Don ranked by Hispanic Business Magazine, as
Birthing Center at 11:45 a.m. After the tours, we will meet in Pancho Mexican Food Products. Everything well as among the 50 fastest growing compa-
the conference room for a presentation. Bring your lunch, but produced, from flour and corn tortillas nies in Oregon according to the Portland
our hosts will graciously provide juice and dessert for all. This (remember where you heard the line— Business Journal.
will be a great opportunity to see these new additions to "Tortillas may not be good for you, but if you Impressed?!?! Wait until you see his new
Salem Hospital. eat a lot of them, they are good for me!") to 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant at 3060
Tuesday CBW on Nov. 4 will feature Terri Axell from Mary salsas and spices, is made authentically using Industrial Way N.E. Please join us on
Kay Cosmetics as the spotlight speaker. Gina McCluhan, the same recipes handed down for genera- November 26th from 9-10:30 a.m. for the
Easter Seals Children's Guild Therapy Center, is the guest tions. And it is obvious. Muy sabroso! plant tour. And look for some new products
speaker. Mary Lou Suckling, SDM Products, will be the George, the company’s president, started now appearing on grocery store shelves—
spotlight speaker on Nov. 18. Guest speakers will be Jan his business career in 1973, earning his Duck and Beaver Tortilla Chips, Lo-Carb
Svingen and Kelly Waltman of Country Companies Bachelor of Science degree in Business Flour Tortillas and Gluten-free Flour Tortillas
Insurance. The topic is long term care insurance v.s. costs. Management at San Jose State University— to name just a few.
Since there is no CBW on Monday, it would be a great day the oldest public institution of higher educa- By the way, if anyone can get me George's
for the Monday members to visit the Tuesday group. RSVP tion on the West Coast, located in the capital recipe for tamales, I would be ever so grate-
Tuesday Chair Penny Matsler, Azumano / Away American of Silicon Valley. ful! He's not talking.
Express Travel, 503.370.7442; pmatsler@azumano.com, so
you don't surprise the cook at Grand Vines!
I encourage each of you to make good use of our network- Welcome New Members
ing time by arriving at 11:45 a.m. Use the time to get to know Joe Luthra Agency ments, money, securities and other con- durable, impact absorbing spray-on bed-
each other personally and professionally so that you can make American Family Insurance veyances are held in escrow according to liners to pickup trucks. Lifetime warranty,
good referrals to the other members. The value of our group, 525 Glen Creek Rd. NW #220, 97304; the written instructions provided by the valid nationwide. Mid Valley Line-X offers
contact: Joe Luthra; 503.585.4826; parties of the transaction. Contract free pick up and delivery in the Salem
as well as our individual strength and success, grows as we 503.585.3442; hLuthra@amfam.com. Servicing maintains a history of pay- area and can also spray trailers, boats,
build each other up. Insurance. ments including principal and interest, as RV's and commercial vehicles.
The Monday Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays from well as tax and insurance reserves and
Audio-Video Service Center any other monetary transactions. Northwest National
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber. Bring your lunch. The 245 13th St. NE, 97301; contact: Chuck
3217 Market St. NE, 97301; contact:
Tuesday Group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 11:45 Wayne W. Klug; 503.881.5634; Creative Management Solutions Sides; 503.588.7099; 503.588.6697;
a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Grand Vines, 195 High St. NE. 503.399.7585. Service on television and 1213 Goose Creek Rd., Woodburn, chucksides@mgoregon.com. Real estate
home audio hookup cables in stock. 97071; contact: Diana Knoles; development.
503.981.3165; DianaKnoles@msn.com.
www.salemchamber.org B&W Shoe Service Business and career coaching. Theresa Van Camp
831 Lancaster Dr. NE #11, 97301; con- Prudential Real Estate Professionals
tact: Shane and Bonnie Boyd; Doty & Co. PC, Certified 1155 First Ave., Stayton, 97383; contact:
503.364.6586. B&W Shoe Services Public Accountants Theresa Van Camp; 503.769.3448;
Oregon Department of Aviation
GIFT to promote “Aviation Tourism in
Oregon” for summer of 2004
"Tandy's" is a long-standing name in
Salem. Under new ownership since
November, 2002, B&W combines quality
1515 Liberty St. SE, 97302; contact:
Douglas W. Doty; 503.362.9152;
503.362.9186; alexmiller@dotyandcom-
503.769.2219; theresavc@prurep.com.
Real estate services.
BASKETS!
Employees or co-workers who
With the passage of the Oregon
Tourism Bill, Gov. Kulongoski is
repairs on boot and shoe service needs.
Services include engraving on glass and
pany.com. Doty & Company, P.C. has
been in business since 1981 as one of
R.M. Aufdemberg Company,
Mobil Auto Detailing
are having a baby working to position the state of jewelry and a full line of Tandy's leather Salem's premier public accounting firms. 1017 16th St. NE, 97301; contact: Mike
Senior Citizens - Brain cell products. The firm specializes in tax strategies, Aufdemberg; 503.362.5322. R.M.
Oregon to “own the summer.”
re-growth/rejuvenation consulting for real estate acquisition and Aufdemberg Company has been provid-
In conjunction with the Governor’s
Children’s birthdays The Back Store-Salem Center investments, and preparing tax returns ing mobile auto detailing in Marion and
Children in the hospital efforts, the ODA is seeking recre- 401 Center St NE, 97301; 503.362.7788; and financial statements as needed. Polk counties since 1996. Services range
Holidays, retirements, baby ational opportunities and attractions 503.589.1090. from a basic wash and vacuum to execu-
showers, graduations & more to which tourists can fly their pri- The Back Store-Lancaster Mall Global Funding Corporation tive detailing, plus paintless dent
vately owned airplanes. A media 831 Lancaster Dr. NE; 503.362.7788; 1427 Meadowlark Dr. NE, PO Box removal, water spot removal and paint
campaign through magazines, the 503.362.7799; backstorethe@qwest.net; 20701, 97307; contact: Bruce Rector; overspray removal. Gift certificates avail-
LOG
Intenet, television, radio and cds will contact: Frank and Patty Browning. 503.551.7350; 503.393.7495; br@global- able. Fleet and personal vehicles. Fully
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promote the ODA’s efforts. Contact Specializing in products that are commit- fundingcorporation.net. Financing. insured. "We come to you!"
Charles Riordan for information: ted to the health and fitness of the back
and spine. Authorized Tempur-Pedic In Style Tile Salem Public Market
Jan Cline, Sales Director charles.h.riordan@state.or.us or
Dealer specializing in providing cus- 3989 Commercial St. SE, 97302; contact: 1245 Rural Ave. SE, 97301; contact:
503-393-TOYS (8697) 503.378.4880. Loreen A. Bratton; 503.399.tile (8453); Dennis Kroeker; 503.876.2274;
tomers with professional, specialized
quality products and services. 503.399.8450; instyletile@att.net. In- 503.876.4456; dfarms@market.com.
Style Tile now open to service South Farm to market produce, flowers and
Certified Automotive Repair Salem and the surrounding areas. crafts.
2880 22nd St. SE, 97302; contact: Twyla Distinctive/affordable. Hardwood
Emig; 503.399.2149; 503.399.0260; certi- flooring/laminates, carpet-vinyl-tile plus SECU-Branch of First
fied-auto@yahoo.com. Auto repair and top brand names, Sharmark/Milliken car- Tech Credit Union
service. pets, Formica, Columbia Clic, Cascade 1550 State St., 97301, PO Box 2100,
Ceramic tile and Domco Vinyl. Open 7 97075; contact: Karmen Bickel;
Connie Chadwick days a week - appointments available. 503.485.3480; 503.485.3431; kar-
PO Box 988, 97325; 503.749.1739. menb@1sttech.com. Credit union.
Individual, Chamber Angel. Love Love Teriyaki, II
2927 Broadway St. NE, 97303; contact: Shawn Sell Landscaping
Contract Servicing David Watson; 503.589.0100; 520 S Third St., Silverton, 97381; con-
234 High St. SE, PO Box 2308, 97308- 503.589.9173. Restaurants. tact: Shawn Sell; 503.569.1556;
2308; contact: Micheal Ferris; 503.873.5669; shawns@wvi.com.
503.585.2799; 503.585.5825; Mid Valley Line-X, LLC Landscape services contractor.
michealf@contractservicing.com. 1635 Silverton Rd. NE, PO Box 7048,
Contract Servicing is the administration 97303; contact: Tara Polich; Welcome New Members continued on
of a purchase agreements between two 503.540.0096; 503.540.9909; midvalley- Page 12
or more parties. In a contract, docu- linex@aol.com. Mid Valley Line-X applies
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Showcase Award: Sherman, Sherman, Murch & Johnnie LLC Ambassadors Chair
One of Salem’s oldest and boating accident on the Oregon al law and estate law. They How to have a successful ribbon cutting...
most respected law firms, coast that same year. On July 1, employ 12 staff and have As the business community grows, we get
Sherman, Sherman, Murch & 1953 Ken Sherman Sr., for- employed hundreds of staff more and more requests for ribbon cuttings.
Johnnie LLP, began life in 1949 mally with Salem Title Co., over the years. The firm is sen- If you’re considering a ribbon cutting, these
as Young & DeArmond. The joined DeArmond and their sitive to the needs of their tips will help you plan a successful event.
firm joined the Salem Area partnership was formed. employees, offering flexible
Richard Barber joined the hours and financial help for •Plan far enough ahead—this gives you time to
firm in the early 50s and prac- education. Those on staff also send out invitations as well as promote in the
ticed there until he became a cir- enjoy the firm’s annual summer Business News. (The editor would need your
cuit court judge in 1974. John picnic and its holiday party. information by the 15th of the month to run in
Bryan practiced with the firm Firm believers in community Debra Herring the coming month’s issue).
from the mid-60s until his service, the partners are very Debra Herring Studio /
Unique Clothing •Prepare by planning what you would like to have
retirement in the mid-1990s. active in the community: Jim
& Accessories happen. You might write a simple agenda to orga-
Ken Sherman Jr. joined the Murch has served on the Board Ambassador Chair nize the event’s order of activities.
firm in 1974 and he recalls that of Trustees of United
his first job was to help Judge Methodist Church, the Board of •Be prepared to have your picture taken for the Business News.
Barber move from the firm’s Directors of United Methodist
Ken Sherman Jr. accepted the October
Showcase Award from Barb Hacke new office to the Courthouse. Retirement Center, the Salem •Attend Greeters to remind other members of your ribbon cutting.
Resch of Smith Barney. The firm is at Jim Murch joined the firm in Parks Advisory Board and the
475 Cottage St NE #120 and their phone 1980 and Gina Johnnie joined Salem Chamber's Courthouse •Create a special flyer to bring to Greeters and put on every chair.
is 503.364.2281. in 1996. The practice was Square Committee. He is a past
Chamber of Commerce that moved to their current location member of the Salem •Have refreshments—finger foods and beverages are fun.
same year. at 475 Cottage St. NE in 2000. Downtown Kiwanis Club and
•Best days for ribbon cuttings: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
The original partners, Ken Sr. retired in 2002 and he and his wife Jane are long-
Donald Young and Robert Misti Johnson became an asso- time members of Festival
•Best time of day: 4:30pm or 5:00pm.
DeArmond, built the first ciate in 2003. Chorale-Oregon.
building in 1951 specifically Sherman, Sherman, Murch & Gina Johnnie has twice served •Be prepared to speak for about two minutes. This is wonderful time to
built for a law firm at 687 Court Johnnie LLP specializes in real as president of the Downtown thank your staff and others who helped you along the way.
Street, NE. estate and land use law, business Salem Kiwanis Club. She cur-
Tragically, Mr. Young died in a and commercial law, institution- Continued on Page 12 •Have someone at the front door greeting people.
•Lastly—have fun ... it’s your day to shine!
Crime - It’s Your Business I would like to thank to Marc Stutman, M&M Web
Who speaks for the children lost in a meth world? Innovations—one of our newest Ambassadors—for being the
point person at a recent Saturday ribbon cutting at DeCal Custom
In conversations about Department of Human Services and addi- Homes. Weekends are a difficult time to schedule ribbon cuttings
and Marc graciously handled the scissors as well as the photo.
methamphetamine, tional assessment resources from The Liberty
Thanks to these Ambassadors who attended: Ron Duncan, Bob
some view drug use as an House.
Sticha, Margarette Pommerening, Mike Hart, Mary Chance,
individual problem. It is These parts of the system, along with local Lee Anderson, Mark Waldroop and Mary Bray. I am proud of
the unfortunate addict law enforcement, pull together when kids are our Ambassadors for doing such a great job mentoring new mem-
who cannot resist the at risk in a drug environment. Each agency bers and attending Greeters, ribbon cuttings, the Forum lunch,
pull of drugs and the focuses their tools and resources to protect Business After Hours and other Chamber functions. Thank you!
lifestyle that results. This the children and work to compliment each (Editor’s note: Dean Otto should have been included in
Lt. Debbie Baker individual should get his other's efforts. Tools can be aggressive pros- October’s Business News list of Ambassadors. We sincerely apolo-
Salem Police Department gize to Dean for the oversight).
or her act together and ecution of felony charges to include prison
shun the lifestyle, or else face the conse- time when children are put in danger, sanc-
quences. We Americans hold dear our free- tions of probation and parole that include
doms and the choices we have. If an individ- drug testing, searches of homes and treat-
ual makes poor choices, then there are conse- ment mandates, ongoing work with families
quences such as loss of job, loss of financial to break the cycle from drugs and when that
security, loss of family and friends and loss of does not occur, termination of parental
freedom. rights. Liberty House has expanded their
But what about the babies and children that assessments to include child neglect along
do not choose the drug culture, but are forced with physical and sexual abuse intervention.
to live it? Do we as a society accept this des- This grant pulls together the many aspects of
tiny for them? How do we as a community the system to better serve the children in
and a system care for those that are unable to these families through a coordinated effort.
care for themselves? What do we do with The agencies above are not the only ones
people who are suppose to care for babies trying to impact these children's’ lives. The
and children and put themselves and their schools must deal with these kids in the class-
drug habit before all? These are important room. What goes on in the home has a direct
questions we must ask as we understand the impact on a child's ability and readiness to
impact of methamphetamine and drug use learn. None of us can give up on the children
on our children and families. in our community—not the system and not
Divorce attorneys will tell you meth use and you as an individual. It starts with under-
abuse is becoming one of the most common standing the problem and continues with
reasons for divorce. Another sobering statis- dedication of coordinated resources to
tic is 96% of the dependency cases filed in impact the problem. It must finish with a pas-
Marion County Juvenile Court involve a meth sionate commitment from the entire commu-
addicted parent. nity.
There are many efforts in our community Please report drug impacted children to
that try to address the safety of children. It is your local law enforcement agency or
critical that agencies work together in the Department of Human Resources. Local
charge to protect those in our community numbers are Salem Police Drug Activity line
who are most vulnerable. One such effort is a 503.315.2566, Marion County Sheriff Drug
new $250,000 COPS grant for Drug Hotline 503.588.5112, DHS/SCF Child
Endangered Children that began August 1, Abuse Hotline 503.378.6800. (3rd in a series
2003. The grant funds a prosecutor in the provided by the Salem Police Department on
Marion County District Attorney's office, a how crime affects business and the communi-
probation/parole officer from Marion ty and resources to take action.)
County Sheriff's Office, a worker with the
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Welcome New Members
Spencer's Alley
2725 Commercial St S , 97302; contact:
Julie Leach; 503.585-9749; Americana,
antiques, art, Beanie Babies, candles,
holiday crafts, home and garden decor,
kitchen wear, lighting, primitives, teddy
bears, textiles, toys, Victorian, vintage,
wall art and more.
WishWeavers, LLC
Girls Scouts and leaders were on hand for the October 4th ribbon cutting and Jose Gonzalez cut the ribbon to DiMarco's Mexican Cuisine and Cantina on
985 Saginaw St. S. #3, 97302; contact:
grand opening for the new retail store for the Girl Scouts of the Santiam October 16th. DiMarco's serves authentic Mexican food, is open 7 days a Laura Handke Jones; 503.581.2134;
Council. The store sells Girl Scouts clothing and other items for area Girl Scout week for lunch and dinner, and features salsa dancing and lessons on Friday LHJ@quik.com. Workshop services for
Troops. 1922 McGilchrist SE; 503.581.2451; www.girlscoutsosantiam.org. and Saturday nights. 1410 Lancaster Dr NE; 503.581.8011. individuals, businesses and organiza-
tions. Gain effective strategies through
collective brainstorming and action.
Emphasis on creative thinking, solid
steps and follow through. Individual ses-
sions, six-week focus groups, work-
shops and creative event facilitation.
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Showcase Award:
Sherman Sherman Murch
Business Computer Training Institute celebrated its expanded and remodeled Craig Whitney celebrated the remodeled location of Import Connection used & Johnnie, LLC
campus with a ribbon cutting and open house on October 14th. 2421 cars on October 2nd by cutting the ceremonial ribbon with the Chamber
Lancaster Dr NE; 503.363.9900; www.bcti.org. Ambassadors. 4572 Silverton Rd NE; 503.581.2451; www.importconnection rently serves on the boards of
salem.com. the Salem YWCA and the
Marion County Bar
Association and she was for-
merly a member of the
Salem Outreach Shelter
board.
Misti Johnson is active in
the Salem Downtown Rotary
Club. She currently serves as
the Outbound Exchange
Student Coordinator. She is
A huge crowd attended a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting cere- Dan Noble and his family cut the ribbon to their rebuilt office on the corner of also active in Girl Scouts and
mony for Salem Child Development Center on October 16th. Their new loca- 12th and Fairview SE on October 9th. The building had been damaged by a Cub Scouts and volunteers at
tion on the corner of Norway and Fairgrounds Rd. is a much larger facility in fire and the restoration work uncovered structural problems with the building. Chapman Hill Elementary
which to operate. 1550 Fairgrounds Rd; 503.363.9821; www.salemchildde 1190 Fairview Ave SE; 503.585.2266. School.
velopmentcenter.org.
Both Ken Sr. and Ken Jr.
have been honored with the
Salem Chamber’s First
Citizen Award. They have
also served on various
boards such as the Salem
Hospital, Salem Area
Chamber of Commerce, St.
Paul's Episcopal Church, the
Salvation Army, A.C.
Gilbert’s Discovery Village
Scott Justice and June Taylor of John L. Scott Realty cut the ribbon for DeCal Alan Koloen and his staff cut the ribbon to Willamette Financial Group LLC on and the American Red Cross.
Custom Homes in West Salem September 20th. 503.366.0797; www.decal October 17th. 3550 Liberty Rd S. #220; 503.566.7266; www.wfgadvisors.com.
customhomes.com.
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