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Members on the
M-O-V-E
People
Bill Baker
has been named News Director for Horizon Broadcasting
Group’s Central Oregon cluster of radio stations. Baker
has been heard on the nationally syndicated “Dairyline”
radio program for the past seven years, and also served
as its general manager of operations. Baker also worked
for many years at radio stations in the state of
Washington.
Michelle Shooks, an investment
representative with the financial services firm Edward
Jones, is offering a computer service called Portfolio
Analysis that assists investors in ensuring that their
portfolios are properly diversified. Her office is at
1444 NW College Way, and her phone number is 330-4329.
Amanda Patterson has joined the
Ralston360 ad agency as a Senior Account Executive. She
has more than six years’ experience in both marketing
communications and advertising account management. She
is a graduate of Vanguard University with a bachelor’s
degree in English Literature.
Pam Halleman, Mid Oregon Credit Union’s
MEMBERS Financial Services Coordinator, has been
recognized for 25 years’ service to the company. She
also has passed a test to gain her Life, Health and
Insurance Code license.
Mary Meloy, Natural Resource Manager at
David Evans and Associates, has been appointed chair of
the Water Resources Management Committee for the
American Public Works Association. The association is
dedicated to providing high-quality public works
services.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Vice President Kyle
Frick is among the 104 graduates from the
Western Credit Union National Association Management
School this summer. The curriculum includes classes in
many different banking specialties.
Sarah Stangel has joined Combined
Marketing Group, a Combined Communications company, as
an advertising sales executive. She will sell space in
the group’s publications. She previously was sales
assistant for major and national accounts at The
Bulletin newspaper.
Laura Brennan has been named director
of community development and policy at PacificSource
Health Plans. In the newly created position, she will
collaborate with community health professionals, policy
makers, businesses and foundations to develop and
support efforts to improve health care access locally.
Thomas Deatherage recently attended the
American Institute of Architects national convention in
Los Angeles. His continuing education included four days
of classes on international building codes, regional
architectural design concepts and other issues.
Stephanie Billings has been named
Assistant Branch Manager of the Bend office of
Washington Federal Savings at 2715 NE Highway 20. She
has been with the bank for 14 years.
Aaron Rodgers, a design professional,
has joined Steele Associates Architects. Rodgers is a
graduate of Mountain View High School and earned his
masters’ degree in architecture from the University of
Oregon. He will work with a design team on mixed-use,
retail and industrial projects.
Cheryl Williams has been named the
Commercial Escrow Officer for the Commercial Team of
First American Title. She has previous experience dating
back 25 years. Mel Bailey has been
named Commercial Assistant for the Commercial Team. Her
background includes being an executive assistant for a
national commercial investment firm. Ardith St.
Germain has been named Commercial Title
Officer. She has more than 30 years of industry
experience. Kathy Gates has been named
Commercial Business Developer at First American Title.
She has more than 10 years’ experience as a Realtor and
has been a state and local director of the Board of
Realtors.
Carl Akacich is September student of
the month at Sortor Bushido Kai Karate. Carl trained at
another school before transferring to Sortor Karate. His
humble attitude, persistence and commitment shows in
Carl’s training.
Rebecca Thomas has been hired as
Marketing Assistant at Northwest Crossing. She is
responsible for preparing sales collateral and
advertising available properties, processing listings
and files and general office support.
ORGANIZATIONS
Shari Beisenherz has
joined RSVP of Deschutes County for one
year of service as the AmeriCorps VISTA Project
Coordinator for the Boomer Power Project. She recently
retired after 32 years of service with the state of
Oregon.
Advertising Federation of Central Oregon
has elected officers for the 2006-07 year. They include:
Terry Rankin, owner and managing partner of RK
Advertising in Bend, president; Valerie Yost, marketing
manager for Brooks Resources Corp., first vice
president; Steve Shepherd, a member of the business
development team at Smart Solutions, second vice
president; Wendie Every, owner of Every Idea, treasurer;
and Penny Eddington, operations manager at Every Idea,
secretary.
Central Oregon Mediation, a community
dispute resolution organization, has re-elected Vicky
MacRitchie as president of the organization. She is a
counselor and mediator. COM provides mediation services
to Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. Also
re-elected as vice president was Becky Lu Hummer,
manager for child support for the state of Oregon, vice
president; and Sharon Dilley, CFO of Black Butte Ranch,
secretary; and Ed Styskel, wildlife biologist consultant
and mediator, treasurer. New members to the board are
Mary Fuller from Mature Decision; Rebecca Bryant,
executive director of Hospice of Redmond; and Lori
Orton, paralegal from Sunriver. Board liaison from the
Bend Police Department is Sgt. Bend Gregory.
BUSINESSES
Tumalo Farms
Artisan Cheeses won two first-place awards in the 23rd
annual Conference and Competitions sponsored by the
American Cheese Society during its recent national
convention. Tumalo Farms’ Peppercorn won in “Cheeses
flavored with crushed or whole peppercorns or savory
spices,” and its Pondhopper won in “Open category made
from goat’s milk.”
Just for Fun, a local entertainment
company, has added a singing gorilla to its lineup of
characters. Information: 350-1900.
Classic Coverings and Design has opened
the first Hunter Douglas Gallery in Central Oregon at
1465 SW Knoll Ave., with a complete line of window
coverings, solar screens, shutters and other product
lines.
Smart Solutions has launched several
Web sites, including the Sisters Chamber of Commerce and
BendFilm. The sites are
www.sisterschamber.com
and
www.bendfilm.com.
Newport Avenue Market is the title
sponsor of the new, locally produced cooking show,
“Cooking Central Oregon Style. The program airs three
times a week on COTV Channel 11 and all recipes can be
found at
www.newportavemarket.com.
The host of the show is Donna Britt, a nationally known
broadcaster and published cookbook author.
EVENTS
A seminar titled
“Rewarding, Balancing, Motivating and Improving
Employee Morale”, presented by Howard Baker,
Jr., will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26 at The Riverhouse in
Bend. The cost is $50 per person. The event is being
sponsored by the Central Oregon Employer Council.
Contact:
teresa@riverhouse.com.
The Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association is presenting
Bend’s First HOA Law Forum on Saturday,
Sept. 16 at The Riverhouse. This workshop will be
beneficial to property management companies, Realtors,
HOA Board Members, homeowners who live in HOAs and
attorneys who want to brush up on the latest HOA state
and federal laws. The forum is being presented by Vial-Fotheringham
LLP, founders of the Northwest HOA Law Center of
Portland. Also speaking will be Richard Thompson, an
expert in Reserve Studies and founder of Regenesis,
Inc., and Web site Regenesis.net. Cost is $35
pre-registration or $45 at the door. Information:
312-9258.
The Human Dignity Coalition’s annual Drag Show
is back. Put on your best gender-bending wear and enjoy
a live auction and no-host bar at the Domino Room at 8
p.m. on Oct. 7. Tickets are $20 and up at the door.
Contact: 385-3320.
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