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Happier
Kids for a Healthier Future
By:
Holly Holbrooks,
AmeriCorps Member- KIDS Center
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month- a good time to
reflect on what we do well as parents and neighbors, and
what we could do better. This month, let’s think about
how we can work together, not only to keep kids safe,
but to give a good start to the adults they will become.
When we see child abuse and neglect in black and white,
we miss opportunities to help one another. We might
believe it only happens in certain families, or that
it’s none of our business. Some of us lived through it
and now tell ourselves it wasn’t that bad, or that we
deserved it. April is a good time to learn the truth
about child abuse.
Child abuse is never the child’s fault.
An adult’s frustration, anger or low self-esteem is a
very real problem, but inflicting pain of any kind on a
child or teen is not an acceptable reaction to these
emotions. No child deserves to be abused or
ignored.
The most frequently reported form of child abuse is
neglect. This can include
failure to provide adequate medical care, nutrition or
education, as well as withholding of love and affection,
whether out of anger, or apathy. The other major types
of child abuse are physical, emotional and
sexual. Child abuse also includes exposure to
drugs and domestic violence.
Child abuse occurs across all cultural,
socioeconomic and religious lines.
Children are left unprotected when we have
misconceptions about who child abuse affects.
Breaking cycles in parenting is a challenge many of us
face. Rather than letting mistakes lead to defeat, we
need to do what works, even when it’s difficult.
Children deserve more than our apologies, whether we
offer them now or down the road. They deserve for us to
be quality parents, educators, uncles and friends now,
and to take ownership of their emotional future.
If you know a child who deserves a healthier parent,
please reach out. If you have suspicions or questions
about possible child abuse, call 693-2700 for
information and reporting. When a child is involved, it
is your business.
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Central Oregon Biomass Boiler Initiative Gaining Steam -
turning your business Green!
By:
Robin Snyder, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Program Coordinator
Biomass-fired boilers for heat are economical. Many
communities can develop biomass boiler systems and in
Central Oregon, many managers of businesses and
manufacturing facilities are ready to adopt biomass
boiler technology. Ultimately, a cluster of 25 biomass
boilers in the region could save the region $12,350,000
per year in fuel costs in comparison to natural gas.
Many buildings are suitable for biomass heating
systems. The most economical building sizes range from
30,000 to 200,000 square feet with a heat demand of 1-
10 MMBH (Million BTU’s per hour). Biomass boilers work
best for buildings with large demands for heat
year-round.
These systems are more effective when operating at
a steady state to maximize fuel saving. COIC is already
working with Deschutes County on a biomass boiler to
heat its new county jail facility; Crook County School
District on a biomass boiler project; and JTS Animal
Bedding in Redmond with process heat for a kiln dryer.
Register now for the upcoming "Woody Biomass Heat:
Making it work for Communities" workshop on May 1-2 and
learn how to make a biomass boiler project work for you!
www.sustainablenorthwest.org/community-biomass-workshop.
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New carpet selection: Save money by spending more!
By Casey Gleason, Owner Oregon Pride, Premium Carpet,
Tile & Grout Care
Most people wouldn’t think to consult a carpet cleaner
when shopping for new carpeting. But honestly, I can’t
think of anyone more qualified to ask. Who could give
you a more informed opinion about a particular car, the
car salesman or the mechanic who has to deal with the
problems of each type car? The same is true with
carpet. Educated carpet cleaning companies see how each
type of product performs day in and day out.
For decades, Nylon fibers have been the best synthetic
answer to wool. Various poly-fibers such as Olefin have
come along over time promising more stain and wear
resistance, more vibrant colors, etc. In my experience
these are usually not a great idea because they have
poor resilience and tend to permanently crush,
especially under furniture and in traffic lanes. Olefin
should only be considered in a Berber or loop pile.
In limiting your choice to Nylon, there are factors to
consider here as well. You will pay more for a
name-brand product even though there may be an equal
quality product out there for less. Some nylon products
are denser at the molecular level than others offering
better stain resistance and overall performance. While
you will pay more, the life expectancy far exceeds the
alternative and will require less frequent professional
service to maintain its appearance. So over the long
run, you can avoid replacement cost and pay less for
maintenance which translates into the more expensive
carpet actually costing less!
DuPont and Mohawk Industries have come out with a new
line of carpet fiber called sorona. It promises to be
the new answer to nylon for durability, stain resistance
and softness to the touch. Mohawk markets this product
under the brand names Smartstrand and Ultrastrand. Due
to a proprietary dyeing process, it is supposed to be
bleach resistant as well. At around $15 per yard the
price isn’t bad either.
If you are looking to replace carpet, avoid getting the
cheap stuff, especially in a rental. Advice is free, so
in doing your homework, give your favorite carpet
cleaner a call. If he is educated, he will have plenty
to tell you about the performance of various products.
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Reading
into the Future: SMART Chapter Celebration
Tuesday, May
20, 7:30-9am-Bend Golf & Country Club
The 2008 Leadership Bend class will host a
kick-off breakfast to promote the SMART (Start
Making A Reader Today) program and to start
fundraising efforts.
The event will share more about the SMART reading
program and the development of the SMART
Chapter. Class President Erin MacDonald of
Karnopp Petersen LLP hopes the event will not
only give a boost to fundraising efforts, but
also get more volunteer readers interested in
the program.
If you are interested in attending the event please
RSVP through Mary at (541) 279-9659 or email
rvsp@getsmartoregon.org.
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A Vision for Families
The Central Oregon Family Resource Center will
hold its Thirteenth annual A Vision for
Families Fine Photography Auction, the
largest photography auction in the Northwest, on
Friday, April 18, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Riverhouse Convention Center.
This annual benefit for the Family Resource Center is a
fast paced evening providing the opportunity to
take home spectacular photographic images
courtesy of outstanding local photographers. Our
Live Auction Photographers are Mike Putnam,
Bruce Jackson, Loren Irving, Brad Bailey,
Dorothy Freudenberg and many more. A fabulous
trip to Loreto, Mexico (seven nights, eight
days) and a performance by the Quincy Street
Band are also up for bid.
All live auction images will be exquisitely matted and
framed by Eastlake Framing. Silent auction
pieces will be matted and ready for your home or
office.
Tickets are $95 each. The event includes an elegant
three course dinner, fine wines, and a no-host
bar. Call Impressive Events at 383-8268 for
reservations.
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An Evening of Culinary Delights
Bistro Corlise’s Chef Jason Logan presents an
evening of culinary delights from the Alsace
region of France on Tuesday, April 22. Seating
is limited to 16 for this special five-course
meal paired with regional wines. Cost is $125
per person (gratuity included). For full menu
and reservations, visit
www.bistrocorlise.com or call 385-6979.
Bistro Corlise is located in downtown Bend at 916
NW Wall Street.
Certified by the International Sommelier Guild, Chef
Logan lets wine lead the way through the
cuisine. He has devoted a large portion of his
14-year career to French-inspired restaurants,
and his resume includes some of the top
restaurants throughout the Northwest. A
diversity of experience — as a baker, pastry
chef, chef d'cuisine, sous chef, and executive
chef — all comes together at Bistro Corlise.
“My main objective is to have the appetizers, entrees,
desserts and wine program read like a poem or
play, each with their separate acts or stanzas,
pulled together by the common thread of
culture,” says Logan.
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Bend Cancer Resource Center Celebrates One-Year
Anniversary
The American Cancer Society and the Bend
Memorial Clinic have joined forces to open a
Cancer Resource Center to serve the Bend
community.
At the center, dedicated American Cancer Society
volunteers help cancer patients, survivors, and
caregivers navigate through the vast amount of
cancer information and patient services that’s
available to them during any stage of their
cancer experience.
Come see what the Cancer Resource Center is all about!
Join staff and volunteers for an open house
Thursday, April 17, as they celebrate their
one-year anniversary with the community, at Bend
Memorial Clinic, Cancer Resource Center located
at 1501 NE Medical Center Drive. Festivities
will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m.
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Bowl for Kid's Sake
The 9th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake
fundraiser is on May 3. We need bowling teams,
so gather your friends, dust off your bowling
shoes and raise money for the kids in our
community. Please call Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Central Oregon at 312-6047 for more
information.
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Central Oregon Business Expo
Community First Bank proudly presents the tenth
annual Central Oregon Business Expo. The
Business Expo is Central Oregon’s premiere
business-to-business networking event of the
year; featuring an informative kick-off luncheon
with keynote speaker Roger Lee presenting
"Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing
Economy," FREE business workshops, and the
opportunity to discover the region’s growing
business community, all under one roof in one
day. This event is free to attend and will take
place at the Deschutes County Expo Center on
Thursday, April 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. with a
kick-off luncheon starting at 11:45 a.m.
For more information please contact the Redmond
Chamber of Commerce & CVB
www.visitredmondoregon.com.
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Central Oregon
Home Health
and Hospice Volunteer Search and Training Classes
Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice
has many opportunities for volunteering
depending on your time, talent and interest.
Volunteers are trained according to their level
of patient involvement. Monthly volunteer
lunches with in-services. Contact Swede:
541-382-5882
Volunteer Training classes start Tuesday, April 1 at 6
p.m. (3 consecutive Tues). Those who are
interested can begin any week. For more
information please contact Swede at
541-382-5882.
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Farmers Announces Farmers Identity Shield
Farmers Insurance announced it is now offering
Farmers Identity Shield - a comprehensive
package of coverage and services to help combat
identify theft.
"Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in the
United States," noted Jeff Dailey, Farmers
Executive Vice President and President of
Personal Lines. "It impacts people of all walks
of life. In fact, it is so common today that
most people know someone close to them who has
been a victim of identity theft.”
Farmers Identity Shield provides customers with tools
to alert them when activity begins, and helps
those who have been victims of identify theft
restore their identity.
For information on how to get Identity Shield coverage,
contact a Farmers agent or call 1-800-Farmers
for an agent nearest you.
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"Free Shred” Day to Avoid Identity Theft
Protect yourself from potential identity
theft and fraud on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. with a free shred event sponsored by Mid
Oregon Credit Union and Secure Shred, a division
of Bend Garbage and Recycling. The event will
take place at Mid Oregon’s East Bend branch,
1386 NE Cushing Drive.
“Free Shred” day is an outreach to Mid Oregon Credit
Union members and the community to help people
dispose of their confidential records in a safe
and secure way. The goal of the “Free Shred” day
is to destroy information that could fall into
the hands of someone with the intent of stealing
personal identification information.
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Green Dividend for Companies and Cities: Seeing
Green for Going Green
May 6, 7:30-9:30am (breakfast included)
St. Charles Learning Center
How does investing in sustainability affect a company's
bottom line? How do investments in
environmental and social initiatives impact
competitiveness, market share, profitability,
and share price performance? Hear from experts
about how companies and cities are reaping a
"green dividend" from their sustainability
investments. Pierre Trivet from Innovest
Strategic Value Advisors will discuss the
financial performance of sustainable businesses.
Economist Joe Cortwright will describe his
recent study that calculates the returns accrued
when cities invest in green infrastructure, land
use planning, and related policies.
Register online at
www.oeconline.org or contact Cheryl at
503-222-1963 x100.
Sponsored by Oregon Environmental Council, reSource,
and the Bend Chamber.
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High Desert Museum
Upcoming Events
April 19:
Desert Nights Gala Museum Fundraiser. Get swept
up in wild elegance, swinging to the live,
eight-piece band. Black tie attire is optional.
The gala starts at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call
541.382.4754, ext. 368.
Lunch & Lecture
(Lunch is included and these events take place from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
April 21:
Venomous Animals. An insightful, fun look at
live, dangerous animals close-up with Museum
wildlife experts. The fee is $15 (Plus Museum
admission) members pay $10. Call 541.382.4754 to
register.
April 28:
When Stars Explode with Kent H. Fairfield of the
Pine Mountain Observatory.
What is the amazing, little known direct connection
between the stars and you? The fee is $15 (Plus
Museum admission) and members pay $10. Call
541.382.4754 to register.
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Maximum Impact Simulcast: Advance
On April 18, New Hope Church of Bend will
participate as a local host for Maximum Impact
Simulcast: Advance. This simulcast leadership
event will include over 80,000 business
professionals participating via satellite
downlink in 600 churches across North America.
The list of speakers include the following : Dr.
John C. Maxwell; New York Times Bestselling
Author, Patrick Lencioni; Fast Company Founding
Editor Bill Taylor; Former Nike Creative
Katalyst Kevin Carroll, Authors Andy Stanley and
Andy Andrews, and ESPN Analyst Dick Vitale. For
more information, visit
www.maximumimpact.com/mis and to register,
call New Hope Church at 389-3436.
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Summit High School Mock Interviews
Summit High School is looking for employers to
help with its Mock Interviews. These interviews
are a simple and short format meant to give
students a "real" experience. Students pick an
entry level job to interview for and our
community members act as HR managers. The
sessions will take place
April 24
7:45-9:15 (8 interviewers needed), April 25
9:25-10:55 (10 interviewers needed), May 14
1:22-2:45 (7 interviewers needed). Interviewers
are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.
For more information or to sign up to be an
interviewer, please contact Kent Child at
322-3324 or by email at
kchild@bend.k12.or.us
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The Center Foundation Scholarship Awards Dinner
The Center Foundation annual scholarship awards
dinner, A Salute to Heroes, will be held on May
7, 2008, at the Riverhouse Convention Center in
Bend beginning at 6:00 p.m. Following a
networking/social hour that allows guests the
opportunity to meet some of Central Oregon's
outstanding high school students and
leaders, the foundation will award $5,000 and
$1,500 scholarships to 13 students. Criteria for
the scholarships are a 3.5 or higher GPA,
involvement in school activities, and community
service. Also highlighted that evening will be
the Center Foundation High Desert Heroes for
07-08 school year. Scholarships are made
possible by local foundations and businesses.
Keynote speaker Sandy Dukat will also address the
students and guests about her experiences as a
handicapped World Cup and Paralympics athlete
and how it is possible to overcome life’s
challenges. This is a great opportunity to come
together and celebrate “what's right with kids.”
Co-sponsored by Express Professional Services, Horizon
Broadcast Group, BendBroadband/COTV and Good
Morning Central Oregon.
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People
Deanna Allred, a Bank of the Cascades
mortgage loan officer, was honored as Volunteer
of the Year by the Central Oregon Builders
Association (COBA) at its recent annual dinner.
Stephanie Barss from Central Oregon Home Health
and Hospice has successfully met the criteria
and passed the examination to become certified
in the areas of wound, ostomy, continence, and
foot and nail care nursing by the Wound, Ostomy
and Continence Nursing Certification Board.
Dana Barz with danamics, has joined Resource
Associates Corporation, based in Pennsylvania. A
performance improvement consulting business,
danamics assists organizations and individuals
manage strategic change, innovation, cultural
transitions and goal achievement.
Ruth Ann Clarke‘s new DVD, Stability Ball Core
Conditioning, is now available. Through this
video, you will learn how to effectively train
your core muscles in conjunction with other
parts of your body in order to prepare your body
for all types of challenges. For more
information contact Ruth Ann at Functional
Fitness at
clarkefitness@bendbroadband.com.
Jeff DeWolf joins Mandala, a Bend-based
advertising and public relations agency, as a
new assistant account executive. DeWolf will be
responsible for assisting with account
management and day-to-day project goals and
tasks.
Robin Brown was recently hired by Mandala, a
Bend-based advertising and public relations
agency, for the newly created position of
director of internet strategy. Brown has over 25
years of experience in telecommunications
including design and development, sales and
marketing, market research and analysis, and
internet marketing.
Scott Ellender has been hired as Sunriver
Resort’s new director of golf. Ellender will
oversee all golf operations, including golf
course maintenance, membership, retail and golf
instructional programs.
Craig Fraser SPHR was recently hired by Tompkins
Consulting Companies as practice lead for their
HR consulting practice. Operating out of
offices in Northwest Crossing, Craig brings over
15 years of Human Resource management experience
to Tompkins Consulting Companies.
Keith Hopko and Jeremy Johnson have achieved
GM’s World Class Technician status after
successfully completing several GM Master
Certifications. There are only 31 world class
technicians in Oregon and only 2 in Bend.
Angie Kooistra has recently joined The
Alzheimer’s Association as the Central Oregon
Regional Director. She has more then 17 years
experience in the health care industry both as
General Manager and Regional Marketing Director
for Assisted, Alzheimer’s, Retirement and
Skilled Nursing communities.
Sandra Loder, Esq. has accepted the position as
General Counsel for Clear Choice Health Plans.
Loder has been with Clear Choice Health Plans
nearly four years where she previously held the
position of Chief Information Officer.
Erin K. MacDonald, an attorney at Karnopp
Petersen LLP, was recently elected to serve on
the Board of Directors for the St. Charles
Foundation, a local non-profit organization
working to support and improve health-care in
Central and Eastern Oregon.
Ronald Roome, an attorney at Karnopp Petersen
LLP, was recently reappointed by The Presiding
Judges to the Joint Pro-tem Screening Committee
for Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties. He
is currently the committee chairperson.
Steve Westberg, CEO of Central Oregon Home
Health and Hospice, has been appointed to the
Oregon Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) by
Governor Ted Kulongoski. PHAB is a 15 member
board.
Holly Wilson is now the Marketing Director for
Cascade Capital Partners, a locally owned
company with divisions in Lending, property
management, land development and investing.
Business
BBT Architects was recently selected to
design a new retail center located in north
Redmond adjacent to the new Home Depot. The
Virginia Retail Center will feature multiple
buildings including two anchor stores and
approximately five separate retail buildings and
locations for drive-thru outlets.
Edge Wireless has been ranked one of the top
employers in the state by Oregon Business
magazine. Edge has consistently ranked as one
of the top five companies in the magazine’s “100
Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” survey.
This year, Edge is second in the Large Company
category.
Home Instead Senior Care, the largest caregiving
company of its kind in the world, has joined
AARP’s National Employer Team. The National
Employer Team (Net) connects 50+ workers with
employers who recognize the value of their
experience and skills according to AARP.
www.homeinsteadbend.com
Chris Rennolds and Brad Hills proudly announce the
formation of INNOVATION THEATRE WORKS, a
professional not for profit regional theatre.
The theatre will launch with a gala fundraising
event on May 16, featuring Broadway performers
singing great theatre music, both old and new.
In the spirit, “Oprah’s Big Give,” KOHD News is
presenting its own local “Big Give” this April.
KOHD is giving $10,000 to the Deschutes
Children’s Foundation and will lead a community
campaign to gather additional donations.
Contact KOHD directly to donate, or donate
online to the “Big Give” fund at
www.kohd.com.
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s 2008 Mini Grant
program is on its way to help fund financial
literacy projects and events for educators in
Central Oregon public schools. More than half of
the total budget has been distributed.
In a recent survey, Northwestern Mutual was
ranked in FORTUNE magazine as “America’s
Most Admired” company in the life/health
insurance industry for a landmark 25th year. It
is the only company to have led its industry
every year it has been included in the survey.
Pronto Print, a business specializing in full
service printing and copying, received national
certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
by Astra Women’s Business Alliance, a regional
certifying partner of the Women’s Business
Enterprise National Council
Events
The Center Foundation is pleased to announce the
keynote speaker for its annual scholarship
awards dinner, “A Salute to Heroes” on
May 7 will be world class athlete and single
amputee Sandy Dukat. For more information about
attending, contact The Center Foundation at
322-2399.
Seminar- The Lean Office. Apply “Lean” in your
office, eliminate waste, and pocket the savings.
Presented by David Jones. Workshop dates April
23 or April 24, at COCC. Cost: $79 per person.
This event is sponsored by COCC and the Central
Oregon Employer Council. Contact 383-7270 for
more information.
Community First Bank proudly presents the Tenth
annual Central Oregon Business Expo on April
24 from 1 to 6 p.m. The Business Expo is Central
Oregon’s premiere business-to-business
networking event of the year. This event is free
to attend. For more information go to
www.visitredmondoregon.com.
Oregon Employer Council Annual State Conference
will take place May 5-6 at Bend’s Riverhouse
Resort and Conference Center. The education
conference is open to all Oregon employers
wanting current information that impacts
businesses. To register or for more information
go to
www.WorkingInOregon.org/OEC.
May 6, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Forum for Business and the
Environment. “The Green Dividend for
Companies and Cities: Seeing Green for Going
Green,” co-sponsored by Oregon Environmental
Council and Bend Chamber. The cost is $35 for
general public and $25 for OEC members,
nonprofits and government agencies. To register:
www.oeconline.org.
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