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Luxury Downtown Condos Offer Great Value

Yost Elected President of Elsinore Theatre BoardDowntown property owner Roger

Yost has been elected president of the Historic Elsinore Theatre board of directors, succeeding Peter Chamberlain of Chamberlain Financial Services.

Other officers elected by the Elsinore board are:

• Dr. David Holloway, chief medical officer of Salem Hospital, vice president;

• J. R. Aguilar, Portland General Electric, treasurer;

• Attorney Jonathan Bauer, of Parks, Bauer, Sime, Winkler and Fernety, secretary.

Suzi Bicknell, executive director

of Go Downtown Salem, and Tyler Friesen, an attorney with Saalfeld Griggs PC, were elected to the board to replace retiring board members Gerry Thompson and Dennis Miles.

Victoria Shinn, vice president of U.S. Bank, Kimberly Mounts of Oregon Private Health Partnerships, and Chamberlain round out the board for the 2010-11 terms.

Yost owns the Reed Opera House, Capitol Center office tower, Alessandro’s Ristornate & Galleria, the Vick Building and the Apartments at Cinnamon Lakes. He is the immediate past president of Go Downtown Salem! and a member of the Travel Salem board.

Looking west from the 8th floor of Rivers Condominiums, the morning fog dissolved into another spectacular autumn day along the Willamette. A red-tailed hawk swooped in, landed on the patio railing and preened, enjoying its reflection in the energy efficient wall of glass, before gliding away silently through the turning maple trees in Riverfront Park.

The view from the other side of the 2400 sq.

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In October 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Family Services named Salem-based nonprofit Mid Valley Mentors as a recipient of a three year grant totaling $600,000. The grant will support expansion of Mid Valley Mentors’ successful one-on-one mentoring program for children of prisoners, known as “Juvenile Enrichment

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ft. penthouse condo is just as spectacular, the cityscape below punctuated by a canopy of parkland, the spires of churches, the Capitol dome and, in the distance, Mt. Jefferson and Hood commanding the Cascade heights.

Salem’s downtown has taken a giant step forward with the completion of three distinct, magnificent condominium projects. The Rivers, the Meridian and 295 Church: they’re all called “luxury” for a reason, and you have to see them to appreciate it. But the slackened economy has forced each of the developers to swallow hard and sharpen their pencils. Between shaved prices and plentiful incentives, many of these condos are luxury in everything but the price. “The square-foot cost of some units is scarcely more than a site-built, stick-frame home in a subdivision,” said John Reis, a broker with Windemere Pacific West Properties, one of the listing agents for 295 Church Condominiums. “And there’s no comparison between the two when it comes to durability and construction quality,” he added.

Alex Rhoten recalls his childhood along these same downtown Salem streets. Along Shelton Ditch, Pringle Creek, the Mill Race and Mill Creek, feed and seed warehouses squatted. Along the same banks, and bordering the Willamette, the sagging remains of industry threatened to

stifle a vibrant future for the capital city.“In the 60’s and 70’s, the City’s urban renewal

agency created a vision for Salem,” Rhoten said, “and these new condos are only the latest manifestation of that downtown plan.”

“The SAIF building, Pringle Park, the Civic Center and Library were foundation pieces for Salem’s urban transformation,” Rhoten added. Today, the Salem Hospital complex, Park Place offices, the senior housing tower on Church Street and Willamette University’s expanded campus along the creek are all outgrowths of that urban renewal decision,” said Rhoten, principal broker for Coldwell Banker Commercial, Mountain West Real Estate.

The second tier of the downtown plan

was the decision to create a downtown retail magnet, forestalling suburban mall development in favor of the city’s core. Quickly, Salem Centre was created - a public/private partnership driven by the City’s comprehensive plan for development.

And the crowning touch, Rhoten said, was the acquisition of riverfront property from Boise Cascade in the 1980s, a move that hastened Salem residents’ embrace of historic preservation and natural beauty. He drew a small square on a blank page, representing Salem’s downtown in 1960, then drew long rectangles bordering three of its sides, each

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Marion County Commissioner: Patti Milne

Thanks for a Great CampaignAs Election Day approaches I would like

to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have helped me in my campaign for re-election as one of your Marion County commissioners. The outstanding support given by so many in so many ways is greatly appreciated!

To all who stuffed envelopes, door-drop packets, to all who walked their neighborhood, to all who wrote a letter to the editor, to the gentlemen on my campaign steering committee, to all who attended candidate debates and forums,

and to all who kept me and my family in your prayers: many, many thanks to each and every one of you!

Most of all, my thanks to my husband who is my number-one campaign advisor and number-one sign guy. Campaigning can take a toll on family members with the long hours, unpredictable schedules and interruptions to normal family life. Thank

you to my family for your understanding and support.

My husband and I made some new friends and renewed several old acquaintances along this campaign trail. We put a lot of miles on our cars as we crisscrossed Marion County, traveling many old familiar roads, and discovering a few new ones.

We spent a lot of time from one city to another, each with its wonderful personality and charm. In our travels we continued to marvel at the miles and miles of expansive rolling, fertile farm ground. As we searched addresses to deliver signs or campaign materials, we stumbled on to beautiful homes tucked away in a valley or dotting a hillside. I was tickled to be given a tour of a grand old farm house that graces a large farm.

Campaigning is energizing. Good old-fashioned American politics, and all that goes with it: handing out campaign literature, shaking hands, and yes, kissing babies at community events and parades, is a lot of fun. But, it is also a lot of hard

work, and after almost a year on the campaign trail, it will be good to have it behind us.

When the votes are counted, we will have a new governor, new legislators and new faces at county commissions and at city halls. There will be celebration and there will be disappointment. There will be reassessment of how candidates did and what could have or should have been done differently. Some will vow to try again and others will need time to think about future plans. Newly elected and re-elected officials will be anxious to begin planning to meet the challenges ahead.

And, shortly after the campaign dust settles, regardless of Election Day results, we can turn our attention to Thanksgiving and focus on the many blessings we Americans have.

representing a new urban development that formed a greatly enlarged core that we know today as downtown.

Urban planners know that residency is what separates lively from sleepy downtowns. And while pioneers like Carole Smith and Eric Kittleson have been downtown-living advocates for more than a decade, it was a 2003 study (and a hot Oregon real estate market) that jump started the three luxury condo projects in downtown Salem, according to James Hauge, principal broker for Legacy Real Estate, representing Rivers Condominiums. “The study concluded that there was in Salem a demand for high quality downtown housing and very little availability,” he said. “It’s estimated that every downtown resident will add about $8,500 to the downtown economy each year,” said Rivers Condo developer Matt Sloan.

The amenities at each of the featured condo properties is impressive. “We’ve built in what people have become accustomed to in their lives,” said Don Meyer, a broker for Re/Max Equity Group, representing The Meridian condos on Commercial SE. “And because buyers of condominiums have little interest in maintaining their own landscape and home, these units build in ease and convenience, together with a high degree of comfort, security and solace.

All the properties have a ton of flexibility built into the “finish” of the condos. That leaves plenty of options open to buyers wanting a maximum of choice. But the structures are also built to commercial standards, ensuring durability, security systems, phenomenal sound-proofing and easy access.

Buyers in these three buildings share other values, Meyer continued. “They want to be able to leave their car behind for a week at a time. They want easy access to shopping, dining, cultural events, parks and health care. These properties all score very high in tangible benefits,” he said.

“In fact,” added James Hauge, “if you put this address into the website www.walkscore.com you’ll see that the Rivers scores 98 out of 100 possible points in terms of ‘walkability.’” Putting in the other two properties: 295 Church and The Meridian, the scores are equally impressive: 97 and 85 percent respectively.

So who’s living in these properties? “You’d

expect retired people might be attracted to this kind of centralized, comfortable living,” said Rhoten. “What’s gratifying is the range of ages and lifestyles,” he added. “And part of the reason, beyond the convenience, is because of the current affordability and variety of condos offered.” Condo sizes range from studios (700 – 800 square feet) to spacious homes of more than 2000 square feet.

“Young professionals, business owners, state employees, retired folks and college students,” added John Reis, about the tenants at 295 Church. He said that with one more closing, the property developer will hold a “50% Sold” party for the community, with 13 of 27 condos sold as of late October.

“If you figure an average of two people per condo, and multiply that times the number of luxury condos in these three properties (about 150), you’re adding to the ‘neighborhood’ about 300 people. The new owners love the idea of having the occasion to become a close community in downtown Salem,” added Meyer.

Another perk of these particular properties is private, off-street parking and commercial space on the first floor. At the Meridian, it looks like a medical practice will soon occupy almost 10,000 square feet. Likewise, Rivers has about 8000 square feet of space available for a variety of businesses: restaurant, coffee shop, clothing boutique or bookstore, for example.

With the economic downturn, prices for homes in these buildings were pared and discounted somewhat. Incentives like free interior design services, no association fees for the first few months and even realtor assistance in selling your current homes still are available. “But the prices aren’t likely to slide any further,” said Reis. “Because all the properties are beginning to sell units, and because the jitters of being the first to move into a new complex are long settled, the interest in the remaining spots has picked up considerably,” he added.

“There isn’t much more expansion room for Salem’s core,” concluded Rhoten, except perhaps north along the river where industrial and hardware businesses have been.

“That means to me that these condo properties will continue to be very popular as people increasingly look for quality of life changes that put them in the heart of the city with a maximum of opportunities and a maximum amount of ease.”

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Stop Foreclosures – Houses for Free?Musing of the Oregon Pioneer

I Stand Proud and watch from “Atop” the Great Dome of the Oregon State Capitol. It is my job to watch and remember. The November elections have come and gone. Some folks are happy, others are sad. That is the nature of local politics. It is now time to turn our attention from the claims of politicians to the claims of Banks.

Politicians have called for a moratorium to stop all foreclosure lawsuits. Why is this? Is it true that Politicians want borrowers to live in houses for free? This sounds strange, so let’s examine this issue more closely. In summary, Seller agrees to sell, Buyer (Borrower) agrees to buy, and Bank agrees to pay Seller for the house. Seller gives a deed to Borrower. Bank pays Seller, and Borrower agrees to pay Bank a sum of money plus interest for a specific period of time. Bank files with the County Clerk notice of the Bank’s security interest in the real estate. This system works well and has worked well for hundreds of years. This is not a new process. At issue is the transferability of real property.

While the process seems complicated, it is very basic. The massive amount of paperwork is designed to protect the Borrower/Buyer. The paperwork indicates

what the obligations of Borrower are. The Borrower signs the papers and states in writing he understands he is required to pay monthly payments of “X” dollars per month, for a specific number of months and at a specific interest rate. The rest of the paperwork is dedicated to what happens if Borrower does not repay the Bank. This is basic material and written in very simple terms. This process is regulated by Federal law.

The Great Recession of 2008 resulted in hundreds of thousands of people being out of work. So what happens in a massive economic decline? Borrowers do not pay the monthly payments on the loans. Bank is dependent upon borrowers to pay the monthly payment. Bank has paid Seller from money Bank borrowed from customers of Bank. The loan is an asset of the Bank. If borrowers do not pay monthly payments, the Bank is losing money.

What happens next? Borrower has not made payments. Bank will file a lawsuit

and foreclose on the Borrower. Since the real property has value, writing the loan off as a bad debt is not an option under FDIC regulations. With a sufficient number of nonperforming loans, the FDIC will take the Bank over. Many banks have been taken over by the FDIC. Washington Mutual and Wachovia are two examples of the FDIC forcing major real estate lending banks to be sold to other stronger banks. In many cases where the FDIC takes over smaller community banks, the assets or loans will be sold by the FDIC to another Bank or an investor, and the next party in line will foreclose on the house. The Bank has no choice. This is often referred to as a Hobson’s choice, or no choice at all.

What about the Borrower? Bank files a lawsuit against Borrower. Borrower has another Hobson’s choice! Borrower can do nothing and let Bank take the house or respond to the lawsuit. What can the borrower say about not paying the payments? Nothing!

Most States require a foreclosure lawsuit to include a copy of the loan documents. So Borrower is served with a lawsuit that says Borrower has not paid the loan, and Borrower’s signature and initials are all over the loan documents. What can Borrower say to the lawsuit? Nothing! The Borrower is living in the house. The payments have not been made, and the Borrower signed the documents. The Politicians say Stop foreclosure lawsuits. The effect of this is to allow Borrower to stay in the house for free. Several State Attorneys General are investigating the foreclosure process.

In any lawsuit it is possible to find technical errors. In some cases there are errors in the manner the lawsuit was prepared. Okay, and so what! The Borrower

has to have responded to the litigation to tell the judge there is an error in the process. The judge will require the Bank to refile the lawsuit correctly. If the Borrower has not responded to the lawsuit, the technical errors in the lawsuit are waived. There is no question the Borrower has not paid the monthly payments and is in default on the loan. The Bank must have the right to enforce private contracts. Foreclosure judgments have to be final.

To stop the foreclosure process is a significant step in the wrong direction. Real estate has to be transferable. Contracts have to be able to be enforceable. While sympathy should be extended to the many thousands of people who are out of work and in need of new jobs, the real estate transaction process must be maintained. There are catastrophic consequences should the real estate system be shut down by the politicians trying to cure the ills of a sick economy on the back of the real estate market.

Politicians seem to assume Banks are standing alone in this economic downturn. They are not. In order to continue the economy, the transferability of real property is essential. Stopping foreclosures will put into question prior foreclosure and Bank sales and hence slow real estate transactions. It is that simple. Let the process of buying and selling real estate continue. If not, well, that could drive the economy to the abyss! I Stand Proud and watch from “Atop” the Great Dome of the Oregon State Capitol. It is my job to watch and remember.

The Marion County Fair Board is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking person ready to roll up his or her sleeves to help produce the annual Marion County Fair.

One position is open on the seven-member Fair Board which oversees management of the fair. The Fair Board works from an annual Strategic Plan in determining the distribution of responsibilities and the timing in which tasks are completed. The open position will have a variety of duties including working with other board members, fair staff, and volunteers to organize, manage, and promote the fair. In addition, each board member must be available to complete assigned duties during

the week of the fair, which will be held July 7-10, 2011.

The Marion County Board of Commissioners appoints the members of the Fair Board to serve three-year terms. Applicants must be residents of Marion County who are 18 or older. Applications are available from the Marion County volunteer services coordinator at 503-588-7990, or e-mail [email protected].

Application forms are also available on the Marion County website at www.co.marion.or.us/bs/vol. Completed applications should be submitted to Business Services Office, 325 13th Street NE, PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309, by 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 19.

Marion County Fair Board Seeking a new Member


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Oregon Secretary of State: Kate Brown

A Celebration of Oregon ArchivesAs Secretary of State I have the honor

of directing the work of five essential divisions of state government including archives. This division houses some of the state’s oldest documents including records from the provisional and territorial governments, the Oregon Constitution and extensive holdings from all three branches of state government. The State Archives also publishes the biennial Oregon Blue Book, the authoritative source of information on Oregon’s history and government.

Every year October is recognized as National Archives Month. The Oregon State Archives culminated the month long celebration with a Saturday open house complete with tours a chance to see where historical records are kept including the

Constitution and tutorials on how to trace family histories. Employees were on hand to direct visitors.

New to this year’s exhibit is a photo display which highlights the beauty of our entire state. The person responsible for these breath taking images is a long-time archives employee. Gary Halvorson has worked for the State Archives for the past 20 years and began taking photos of Oregon scenery in the late 1990’s while on assignment. His images were so magnificent and better than anything the state could afford that his work soon

became a benefit not only to the Archives Division but to countless other state agencies in need of photos.

Gary’s work has provided a great savings. We no longer have to purchase photos for our Bluebook. Gary’s photos can also be seen on various state web sites, pamphlets and brochures used to educate the public.

High quality photos that promote the scenic diversity and beauty in Oregon are in high demand yet the cost to hire a professional photographer does not fit in most budgets. Halvorson’s initiative to use his talent and help out his agency

and others has provided a great service to the state at a minimal cost. Adding this additional duty does not keep him from meeting and exceeding expectations as an archivist. He is a great example of how state employees are going above and beyond to meet the needs of their agencies.

For a gallery of Gary Halvorson’s photos visit http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpscenic.html.

Salem based association management, public policy consulting and event planning company, VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) was named one of the Oregon State University’s Excellence in Family Business award winners. VPR was founded by Fred VanNatta in 1967 and is currently managed by second generation G. Harvey Gail and Mary Louise VanNatta.

More than 170 companies have received this recognition since the awards were first presented in 1988. More than 100 family businesses were nominated in 2010. The nominees then completed an application and went through an interview before a panel of judges. VPR was recognized in the category of businesses with nine or fewer employees. The judges said the company’s success has been based in part on the parents allowing the next generation the freedom to redefine the focus of the business to reach new customers.

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Vannatta Public relations, inc. named One of OSu’s Excellence in Family Business Award Winners

can succeed for generations, even in tough economic times, because as businesses, they are responsive to their customers and as families they are responsive to their communities,” said Sherri Noxel, interim director of the Austin Family Business Program.

Members of the VanNatta Public Relations team will be at the ceremony on November 18 at the Hilton Portland and Executive Towers to receive their award.

“We are very honored to be recognized for something that we value. Family is a critical part of our business. It is a joy working with my parents and we are fortunate to be able to involve our sons in our work,” said CEO Mary Louise VanNatta. “Fred and Mariel VanNatta built something amazing and we’re proud to be able to continue what they started,” she added.

VPR is located at 3340 Commercial St SE in South Salem. wwwPRSalem.com.

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Thanks for nOT reading ThisTelling Your Story: Mary Louise VanNatta, CAE

It’s Thanksgiving month. Before we settle down to a big slice of pie, it’s good to remember the reason we all get together in November. We consider this holiday a “family” time, but as professionals, we can’t overlook the role our business and co-workers play in our overall life.

Think about it. If you are lucky enough to be employed (and we know many people are not) at a job-- at which you have chosen to spend at least half your day, you have something to be thankful for! If you work with people that make you laugh more than they annoy you, you have something to be thankful for! If you make enough

money to have food, shelter and a luxury or two (like cable TV or an iphone); you have something to be thankful for! If someone gave you a break or chance, mentored or guided you or even gently disciplined you into being the best you can be…thanks might be in order!

So often we assume that just because someone is paid for a job or service that is thanks enough. We cannot overlook how a simple “thank you” or kind word can make

someone’s day.So, instead of reading this column this

month, I want you to stop, right now, take out a pen and paper or get on your email and write everyone you appreciate at work a thank you note. If you haven’t done this in a while, it might go like this:

Dear (boss, employee, co-worker, vendor, salesperson, janitor, maintenance person, etc.);

During this special time of year, I wanted to say THANK YOU for:

• everything you do to make my life a little more pleasant

• helping me get a start in life/job, etc I appreciate how you:• go the extra mile• always come to work on time with a

great attitude• took care of that problem, etc. You’re the best! Sincerely, (your name

here).

To everyone at the Salem Business Journal, Bruce and Gwen and all the readers, I want to say THANK YOU for working hard each month to produce a publication that celebrates business that gives us a place to advertise, that shares the good news in our community. I really appreciate having the opportunity to write a column for you. You’re the best!

Sincerely, Mary Louise.If you went ahead and read this anyway.

Thanks!

Mary Louise is CEO of VanNatta Public Relations, an Association Management, PR and Event Planning Company founded in Salem in 1967. PRSalem.com or follow her on twitter. Twitter.com/PRSalem

Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Dr. Sean Hanson attended Candalaria Elementery, Leslie Middle School, South Salem High School and then moved to Corvallis where he graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Pre-Dentistry and a minor in Chemistry.

Dr. Hanson attended Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and graduated in May 2006 with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine. He holds a license to practice dentistry in the state of Oregon and Florida.

Dr. Hanson returned to Salem to practice General Dentistry. He branched out on his own through acquiring a popular aesthetic dentistry practice. Dr. Hanson offers INVISALIGN orthodontics

for those who want straight teeth without the metal brackets, digital xrays that reduce radiation by 90% from standard dental xrays, amalgam-free dentistry (white fillings, porcelain crowns), BOOST in-office whitening systems and much more.

He has mantained the same attentive, friendly staff and only uses the best local dental laboratories.

Dr. Hanson is active in the local community doing care for those in need on the dental van. In May of this year, he and Dr. Litchfield took a team to Kadavu Fiji to bring dentistry to those who have no access to care. In total, they helped over 200 people in the village with emergency dental care and taught oral hygiene to the native children.

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Ask the Coach: Scott Sadler & Lori Cegon

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Scott: Jeff, the same rules apply in your situation when it comes to coaching. It is important that to have a well-trained coach to ask you the right questions about your particular situation. That being said, we can provide you some basic guidelines to help you get started today.

Lori: The basics of coaching apply to all people with individual results for every person. A coaching relationship is built on the premise that clients are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole and are capable of making the best choices; it is a relationship based on trust in the client’s capacity and integrity. A high level executive may need some coaching around what her life might look after retirement. Another example might be a new business

owner struggling to figure out how to run the business, while not losing touch with his family life. For you, we may discover together that your path may lead you to a new career, volunteering or even running for public office.

Scott: Lori’s right. The situations are different, but the essence of coaching is the same. One-on-one coaching draws out your wisdom surrounding your challenge or a decision that you must make before taking action. So many times we take action without clarity and then have to backtrack to correct problems. This routine of fits and starts wears you down after a while and can result in doing nothing.

Lori: True. I believe questions have the power to change lives. They can jump start our creativity, change our perspective and

even empower us to believe in ourselves. If you were my client, I might consider asking you any of the following questions to get us started:

What are you truly passionate about?If you could do anything, what would it

be?What one change would make the biggest

positive difference in your life?What does your ideal life look like?What is one small thing you can do today

to start moving toward that life?Scott: Those are great questions! The

answers hold great power for the client. This open-ended question style from a neutral third party in a safe environment allows you, as a client, to really answer this for you and no one else.

Lori: Absolutely. That point cannot be underestimated. Think of your coach as a guide who helps you go deeper into your own wisdom and explore your opportunities, without all the static we each experience in our daily lives. It isn’t about giving you direction through advice. By asking the right questions, your coach will

help you find your own way.Scott: Most coaches offer complimentary

sample sessions and are confidential. It is a great way to see what the results are for you when you have 45-60 minutes to talk openly about anything you choose and just be heard without being told what to do, but instead being guided to your own answers with your wisdom.

If you have questions about how coaching can benefit you or your business, or want to know more about how to incorporate coaching skills into your management plan, please send your questions to [email protected]. You will get a confirmation email when we receive your question. We will do our best to address all questions received.

Scott Sadler and Lori Cegon are Certified Professional Coaches working with business professionals nationwide. For more information visit their websites: Scott: www.sadlerbusinesscoaching.com and Lori: www.creatingresultscoaching.com.

Proposed Go Downtown Welcome Center

The proposed Go Downtown Welcome Center is designed to introduce visitors and residents alike to Salem’s downtown.

Strategically located directly across Ferry Street from the Conference Center we are creating a visually attractive location to draw conference center guests downtown. It will be staffed extended hours to be available when Conference Center guests have free time to explore and will include displays to wet visitor’s appetite

for the bounty of downtown merchants, restaurants and cultural attractions. Along with soon to come wayfinding signs, this project will be an immense help in converting conference center guests

to downtown customers. Major funding for this project is expected from a federal grant primarily limited to this specific space. GDS Board President, Kathy Goss, chair of the GDS Economic Restructuring Committee is negotiating with the City Urban Renewal Agency for Welcome Center space in the Liberty Parking structure. If you’d like to be involved in this project and GDS’s Economic Restructuring Committee, contact Kathy

Goss ([email protected]) or Suzi Bicknell ([email protected]), there’s a lot of work to be done. We welcome your help and ideas. Our thanks to: Mary Lou Zeek, Dino Venti, Leslie Venti, Casey Campbell, BAM Agency and CB|Two Architects + Builders for contributing their ideas and energy to this project.

The City Council will be reviewing the Downtown Welcome Center Proposal November 8, your support and attendance at this meeting will help make this a reality. Council meetings start at 6:30 pm.


Rushing Reflections: Bo Rushing-Barnes

Magic Enthusiasm = readinessEver notice how we and others around

us can spend gobs of time “getting ready” for the things we want from life/career, but often times lack the enthusiasm to know when we are truly “ready”, therefore missing prime moments for launch, simply never getting off the ground with the things we want to accomplish? A friend of mine, an enlightened and creative business person, enjoys a track record for almost always achieving what she sets out to get done. She’s one of those folks that everyone can learn from. After studying her for awhile, watching for patterns in her success, I have discovered her primary secret. I believe it’s simply how she proclaims to the world her intentions and then backs up her plan with the Magic of Enthusiasm. Here’s how it goes, as taught to me by my friend.

Susan (not her real name) always has an opening remark that states her intentions. She begins by saying “I’m fixing to....”, followed by a short explanation of what she’s preparing to do. “I’m fixing to write a book; wash dishes; start a new project”, etc. She tells me her phraseology is Southern slang for “This is what I am planning to do”. But,

as I have learned, her opening statement is merely a preview of coming attractions! It’s her backup plan, the one that propels her into action, that is the tactical key to the outcome. That basic secret for successful processes is one most of us forget to pack and take along on the journey. Often missing is the look of pure glee in our eyes as we announce to the world what we’re “fixing” to do. Susan precedes each decision, task, project, or section of her journey with a defined element of enthusiasm. One can almost see her rubbing her hands together with anticipation of the start as she “fixes” the process and begins to put the plan in motion. It’s that Magic Enthusiasm, the potion that motivates and carries each of us over the threshold of success. Without this element for planning and excitement, we risk running out of energy, allowing fatigue and distractions to rule us. When things don’t go as planned, or when tiny obstacles grow themselves into mountains that look

too steep to mess with, our Enthusiasm must equal our Readiness to succeed. It’s a packaged deal.

In his book, Enthusiasm Makes the Difference (Simon and Schuster, Inc.), Dr. Norman Vincent Peale wrote, “I am convinced that fortunate individuals who achieve the most in life are invariably activated by enthusiasm.” Dr. Peale continued with, “Individuals who can approach human existence, its opportunities and its problems, with a confident attitude and an enthusiastic point of view are most able to develop procedures that maintain and promote the power of precious motivation.” My friend Susan exemplifies these words.

The Rushing Real Estate Team continues to renew our intentions and secure our excitement with enthusiasm and readiness to meet each opportunity in service to our clients, contribute wholly in our communities and to celebrate each

outcome along the way. As we move into the traditions of November and December, we wish for each of you and your families the nicest of holidays and an enthusiastic outlook as the New Year approaches.

Bo Rushing-Barnes in collaboration with Linda Harris

Bo Rushing-Barnes, CCIM, owner and principal broker of Rushing Real Estate, Inc. (503) 588-8500, [email protected], www.rushinggroup.com

Linda Harris, freelance writer and managing partner in the Employee and Process Development firm of Harris & Associates, (503) 951-0886, [email protected]

The Willamette Valley Estate Planning Council today announced the election of eight new or returning members to the Council’s Board of Directors.

The following individuals were formally elected to the board in September to terms beginning October 2010:

• Phillip F. Green, CPA/PFS, Green Wealth Management LLC, President.

• Dennis Twenge, CFP/ChFC, Paulson Investment Company Inc, Vice President.

• Myrna H. Alexander, CPA, Grove Mueller & Swank PC, Treasurer

• Barbara Jo Smith, Attorney, Heltzel Williams Law Firm, Secretary

• Joanna Langdale, CPA, Brenner & Co. LLP, Member at Large

• Russell Pike, Attorney, Sherman

Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt LLP, Member at Large

• Steve Spencer, Trust Officer, Pioneer Trust Bank NA, Member at Large.

• Mary Yeager Way, CFP/CPA, The H Group, Inc., Immediate Past President.

The Council is a 501(c)(6) organization that exists to provide support, networking and Continuing Professional Education opportunities to estate planning professionals in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Council luncheons are held the second Tuesday of each month, September through November and January through May, at the Salem Conference Center. For more information, please contact Myrna Alexander at (503) 581-7788, Ext 331, or via email to [email protected].

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The Marion County Department of Public Works - Environmental Services Division will be accepting political campaign signs at no cost for recycling from Wednesday, November 3rd to Saturday, November 13th. The signs will be accepted at the Salem-Keizer and North Marion Recycling and Transfer Stations. The Salem-Keizer Recycling and Transfer Station is located approximately one mile east of Interstate 5, near the Gaffin Road Exit #4 on Highway 22. The facility is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The North Marion Recycling and Transfer Station is located north of the Woodburn Factory Outlet Stores at 17827 Whitney Lane NE and is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. This eleven day collection following the

election will be for plastic political campaign signs that are free of staples, metal or wood posts, and tape. The signs will be taken to Agri-Plas, a locally owned business that has the ability to recycle a wide variety of plastics, including many plastics that are not recyclable through the curbside programs.

This service will be provided for free by Marion County Public Works, Allied Waste, and Agri-Plas. “Political campaign signs are everywhere and we see a great opportunity to recover some of this plastic,” said Jeff Bickford, Environmental Services Division Manager for the Public Works Department.

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Northwest Natural Gas Company, dba NW Natural (NYSE:NWN) filed its final requests with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (OPUC) and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) for rate adjustments to reflect gas purchases for the upcoming year.

If approved as filed, rates will decrease slightly in Oregon by 1.5 percent. An average residential customer using 55 therms per month would see an average monthly bill decrease of $1.06. The average commercial customer would see a decrease of 1.6 percent or $4 dollars a month.

In Washington, rates will decrease by 1.8 percent. An average residential customer using 59 therms a month would see a monthly bill decrease of $1.23 a month. The average commercial customer would see a decrease of 2.1 percent or $6.16 a month.

“As expected, gas prices have remained low. In fact, this winter our customers will be paying about the same amount for their natural gas as they did in 2004,” said Gregg Kantor, President and CEO, NW Natural. “We‘re pleased to be able to offer this kind of value, and we’ll continue to work hard to keep our rates as low as possible.”

Once the final filing is approved by regulators, the rate adjustment will take effect Nov. 1, 2010.

Each year, gas utilities file adjusted rates with state regulators, based primarily on the cost of buying natural gas for customers. This year’s proposed rate decrease follows a substantial reduction in 2009. Last year, gas prices fell significantly, allowing NW Natural to lower rates by 14 percent in Oregon and by 21.5 percent in Washington.

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The Salem Association of Realtors Community Fund (SARCF) awarded $2,252 to the Liberty House in Salem. The grant will be used to purchase specialized scales enabling them to increase the number of infants seen for suspicious physical injuries. “Liberty House does amazing things for children and families throughout our communities”, says Jay Gordon, SARCF Board President. “This grant will enable the staff at Liberty House to better serve countless children in the future”.

Liberty House is a non-profit organization that serves abused and neglected children in Marion and Polk Counties. When concerns of abuse first arise for children, it is a crucial time. Liberty House brings together compassionate and skilled assessment services all under one roof in a special facility designed just for children. A medical examination, interview

using forensic techniques, and family support services are provided. Skilled, specially trained staff work together to minimize children and families needing to travel to multiple facilities, and maximize the health, social and legal outcomes for each child and family served. Liberty House also provides medical and support consultation, and public education.

The Salem Association of Realtors Community Fund was founded in 2004 as a way for Realtors and industry affiliates in the Salem/Keizer area to have a positive impact on the community. The goals of the SARCF are to; help break the cycle of homelessness and provide opportunities for affordable housing, serve disadvantaged children and families in crisis and to contribute to the livability of the community and build a sense of pride in the neighborhoods.

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For Sale or Lease - 5.99 acre parcel for redevelopment or seller will look at build to suit. Many uses with MUPC zone (Mixed use Pedestrian Friendly Commercial Zone) Former site of Johnny’s Auto Wreckers. 0.98 acres of RM zoned land adjoining this property also available for $250,000.

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For Lease - Newer retail center, great location in Albany on signal-ized corner intersection. Ample parking and excellent signage are just some of the amenities that come with this property. Space available

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For Lease - Gorgeous high visibility drive-thru site in multi-tenant retail center now available! Space is built out entirely

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Salem Hospital today announced its purchase of the former site of the Oregon School for the Blind from the state of Oregon at a price of $6 million.

With the sale final, Salem Hospital will begin work to clean and prepare the site for ongoing maintenance while long-term plans are developed. This work includes containing and removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, removing buildings not planned for future use, and landscaping the lot to maintain its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Work is not likely to be visible during the initial phases, which will last several months. The hospital will communicate with neighbors in the weeks

before building removal begins.The property purchase offers Salem

Hospital, which is landlocked, some flexibility as it plans to meet the future healthcare needs of people in the mid-Willamette Valley. Preliminary design concepts for the 8.37-acre lot, located at 700 Church Street, have taken into consideration the ideas of area neighbors, including

fit with surrounding neighborhood, preservation of Pringle Creek, and options to work with a proposed Salem greenway connecting five city parks.

Salem Hospital hopes to work cooperatively with neighbors and the City of Salem in developing the property as it updates its campus plan.

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Shadya Jones joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Mountain West as a Broker. She has lived in Salem her entire life and can truly attest to the unique quality of life and sense of community the area provides. She worked in the title/escrow business for over nine years followed by the past two years in the commercial real estate industry. This knowledge has allowed her to provide clients with information on market trends and the growth of the Willamette Valley area. Shadya contributes her success to keeping her clients informed from start to finish, strong work ethics and being able to listen to her client’s needs and wants, thus finding them just what they are looking for in a property!

Coldwell Banker Commercial Mountain West Real Estate, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Ruth Dana to our sales team. Since beginning her real estate career in 1989, Ruth has been a crucial member of

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It has been five years since Sara Marie and Corey Brown remodeled a 95-year old retail space at the corner of Church and Ferry, formerly occupied by Morry’s LTD. Today, 554 Ferry Street is home of Salem’s premiere salon and day spa, Salon 554. They will hold an anniversary celebration and client appreciation event on Thursday, November 11, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the salon.

Salon and spa professionals will be doing demonstrations and free waxing. Local Mid-Valleys businesses will have displays and items for sale as well as $4000 in product giveaways from L’Oreal & Pureology.

This “grown-up” event will feature delicious hors’ dourves and cocktails.

Salon 554 is located at 554 Ferry Street in Salem. Appointments for salon services can be made at (503) 540-0554 or visit www.Salon554.com

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SELCO Community Credit Union employees reached out to their communities by donating nearly 6,000 pounds of food to four local food banks. With an initial goal of donating 3,500 pounds of food, SELCO employees exceeded this goal by more than 2,400 pounds.

A list of most-needed foods was published to all SELCO employees, each of whom were given a plastic shopping bag to fill and deposit in barrels placed throughout the branches and offices of SELCO Community Credit Union, its subsidiaries and business units. Food was collected and donated directly to the food bank closest to each branch. These included: NeighborImpact Food Bank (www.neighborimpact.org), Food for Lane County (www.foodforlanecounty.org), Linn Benton Food Share (www.csc.gen.or.us/foodshare.htm), and Marion Polk Food Share (www.marionpolkfoodshare.org).

“I am truly proud of the spirit with which our team embraced this food drive and the sincere commitment everyone has shown to helping others,” says Tiffany Washington, SELCO Senior Vice President, Finance and Member Solutions. “The current economic situation has impacted thousands of people in the communities we serve and we are

pleased to help where it’s needed most.” This was the second year in a row that

SELCO’s employees worked together for two weeks to collect food for their communities as part of a food drive that culminated just prior to the Columbus Day holiday. This year, SELCO employees were particularly engaged with this food drive, knowing that economic hard times have hit many individuals and families and that, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Oregon is the second hungriest state in the country.

With a network of 14 branch offices located throughout western and central Oregon, SELCO Community Credit Union provides services to more than 80,000 members locally and worldwide. SELCO was founded in 1936 as an alternative to traditional banks. As a credit union, SELCO operates as a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members and operated for their benefit.

SELCO members can access their accounts through a variety of convenient, no-cost options including mobile banking, online banking, phone banking, online loans, bill payment, electronic statements, and no-surcharge ATMs.

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Show Title: Man Cans and Boy ToysArtist: Jim KoudelkaShow Dates: November 2-27, 2010The Mary Lou Zeek Gallery is pleased

to feature new ceramics by Jim Koudelka during the month of November. This creative body of work invites the viewer to see how children influence one’s creative practice through playful interactions with toys. Koudelka’s unique style stems from his former industrial and mechanical work and by influences and interactions with his little boy, Jasper James.

“Being immersed in parenting and playing with my son has affected what I am currently creating. These pieces have elements extracted and interpreted from industrial, agricultural, and nautical containers and objects that I as an adult male have been attracted to, but also new ones from my boy’s toys, which have now

permeated my life an and space.”Primary colors, bold patterns, graphics,

stacked shapes and simple interactive devices are present in Koudelka’s visual and mental world. His sculptures are his new “big boy toys.” They convey an adult sophistication along with childish whimsy.

Jim Koudelka was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and he grew up primarily in the Mid-West. He received his BFA from Ohio State University and his MFA from Indiana State University. He is currently living in the Northwest and is Professor of Ceramics at the Oregon College of Art and Craft in Portland, Oregon, where he

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Everyone has an estate plan, either the one you develop with advisors or the one that through lack of planning your state and federal government has set up for you. Estate planning, emphasis on the planning, addresses two important issues: 1) the distribution of your assets, and 2) your care should you become incapacitated or in poor health. Of course you may also want to make you last wishes known. Keep in mind that while estate stills invokes the idea of a mansion with acres of gardens and a hunting range, or for me a private golf course, your estate is what you own, and that could be a small cottage and a Honda Accord. While the person with many assets may need more sophisticated planning and documents, the person with the cottage still needs planning.

A solid estate plan requires executing the necessary legal documents usually drawn up by an attorney. While most generalist can draw up a basic will, in most financial planners’ experiences a client needs to seek out an attorney whose practice is almost exclusively in the estate planning area. Of course you can always get some “do it yourself” software program, however these programs do not always take into consideration state laws and are often not written by attorneys, so use them at your own risk.

In the next couple of articles in this column we will explore how assets are transferred, the legal instruments that are required, and how to plan for incapacity. We need to make a distinction here between incapacity

and disability. Incapacity means a person’s inability to act that could be a minor or an adult who is mentally impaired for a period of time. Disability is the inability to physically perform some activities of daily life.

Most people have done some estate planning without giving it much thought. How you hold property, how it is titled, will determine who the property will pass to when you pass. The most common for married couples is joint tenets with rights of survivorship. In the later case the property passes to your spouse and thus you avoid probate. Other survivorship arrangements such as shares in a partnership or a business are more complicated and will go through probate unless there is proper planning.

Beneficiary designations such as those on life insurance, annuity policies, and retirement accounts will pass to the beneficiary even if there is not a will or living trust. Note that beneficiary designations should be reviewed with your advisor on a regular basis. The preceding ways described to pass property are referred to as will-by-pass and therefore pass to the intended beneficiary without regard to other planning documents or in lieu of no planning documents. Non-beneficiary accounts such as your checking account or non-retirement accounts can also be set up as will-by-pass accounts. These are titled

as transfer on death (TOD) or payable on death (POD) accounts, and pass as the accounts described above. If you have no living trust you should re-title savings, checking and non-retirement investments as TOD or POD accounts.

Let’s take a moment and review probate. Unless one is married and passes away living in a community property state, one’s property, whether one has a valid will or not, will enter probate. A court having jurisdiction of the decedent’s estate supervises probate, in order to ensure the decedent’s property is distributed according to the direction of his will and/or the laws of the state.

As mentioned above, some of the decedent’s property may never enter probate because it passes to another person through a beneficiary designation or is property legally held as jointly owned with right of survivorship. Property held in a living trust also avoids probate. We will cover living trust next time. When a person passes with a valid will the personal representative provides documentation to the court, and the property is prevented from entering probate.

The first task of the personal representative after opening the probate case with the court is to inventory and collect the decedent’s property. Next, the personal representative pays any debts and

taxes that are owed. Finally, the personal representative distributes the remaining property to the decedent’s beneficiaries, either as instructed in the will, or per the intestacy laws of the state. Dying intestate means without a will. Needless to say probate can be a lengthy and costly process.

A will is probably the most common estate planning document that most of us have heard about and still may not understand very well. A will is the document that describes to the probate court how you would like your personal property distributed. The will is also the place were you can name a guardian for minor children. And a “pour over” will is used to pour over assets that were inadvertently left out of a living trust.

Next month we will discuss the living trust and some other estate planning documents.

Ray Sagner is a Certified Financial Planner™ with The Legacy Group, Ltd, a fee only Registered Investment Advisory Firm, in Salem. Ray can be contacted at 503-581-6020, or by email at [email protected] You may view the Company’s web site at WWW.TheLegacyGroup.com

has been teaching for twenty-one years. Koudelka has been an Artist in Residence at The Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT, the Bullseye Glass Connection in Portland, OR, and he was Senior Resident at Oregon College of Art and Craft in Portland, OR. He has maintained an involvement throughout his career in both functional and sculptural work. His work has been exhibited in numerous national and regional shows and has received honors, awards and publications.

The opening artist’s reception will be held on First Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 5:00-7:00pm. The show will run from November 2 through November 27.

The Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, located at 335 State Street in downtown Salem, Oregon is the premiere place for purchasing contemporary arts and crafts. Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00-5:30pm and Saturday from 10:00-5:00pm. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays. To preview the upcoming show and see works by many other Northwest artists, please visit www.zeekgallery.com.

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The issue of just who is an employee or an independent contractor has become a renewed priority for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Congress. Two bills currently in Congress would address the misclassification issue. Even if neither becomes law, the DOL has made misclassification of employees as independent contractors the focus of enforcement efforts. They are trying to ensure that workers are properly classified and covered under employment law protections if entitled to them. They also want to increase information sharing among agencies to better address misclassification of workers as independent contractors.

This column dealt with the independent contractor issue more than two years ago, but obviously it bears revisiting. Employers often desire to solve staffing problems by hiring what they perceive to be “independent contractors,” without going to the “trouble” of hiring employees. Or they sometimes lay off employees and hire “independent contractors” to do the same work, but then treat the replacements the same as employees.

Employee status triggers employer obligations under various federal and state

statutes which do not apply to independent contractors. Choice is not a factor when determining whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor. It is solely the employer’s responsibility for making the correct decision. To aid employers in helping them determine the correct status of employee or independent contractor, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued an 11-part test, reduced from the former 20-factor test.

The IRS takes into consideration behavioral control, financial control and the type of relationship of the parties. Generally, the more control an employer exerts over a worker, the more likely it is that the worker would be considered an employee and not an independent contractor. The essence of an independent contractor is that the person is responsible for the outcome, not the details, of a specific project, and is paid for that project. An independent contractor is “self-contained” and provides the necessary tools and supplies to complete designated projects.

An independent contractor typically does similar work for other organizations, setting his/her own schedule and work conditions.

Simply referring to a worker as an independent contractor or having the arrangement in a written contract does not mean that the individual is correctly classified as an independent contractor. The potential liability for misclassification includes employment taxes, retroactive overtime pay and employee benefits, as well as severe financial penalties.

Various events might trigger an investigation into worker classification practices. A worker who has been treated as an independent contractor files a claim or complaint with federal or state agencies for such things as not receiving minimum wage and/or overtime, unemployment benefits at the contract’s conclusion, discrimination or harassment, or workers’ compensation. Only employees, not independent contractors, may file these claims or complaints.

Thus, it is crucial for organizations to properly classify their workers! Audits should be conducted periodically to make sure that classification of workers as employees or independent contractors is correct, and to ensure that new circumstances haven’t created an employment relationship for independent contractors.

Alice Berntson is the owner of Spectrum Human Resources consulting firm, providing clients with a full spectrum of human resources services and solutions She has more than 20 years of results-oriented experience in all areas of human resources and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. Contact Alice at 503-428-8633 or by email at [email protected]. Visit the firm’s website at www.spectrum-hr.com, for additional information.


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How many of you men out there (sorry ladies but this doesn’t apply to you) are lucky enough to get a razor shave every time you get your hair cut? How many of you don’t even know what a razor shave is?

A razor shave is the final part of a haircut at a real barber shop where you get the nice soft warm foam all around your neck and then have that area shaved with a straight razor that has been very finely sharpened on a razor strap. It’s by far the best part of a haircut. The grand finale if you will. So what shop do I recommend? Try Candalaria Barber Shop in the Candalaria Shopping Mall on South Commercial. And tell Terri Johnson Wild Bill sent you.

Terri Johnson, Candalaria Barber Shop owner, and the only female barber shop owner in Salem that I know of, was born and raised in Boise, Idaho in 1964. Her mom was a homemaker and her dad owned a carpet store. Her dad passed in 1990. Her mom, 73, remarried and continues to live in Boise where her two brothers and one sister also reside.

She graduated from Boise’s Capitol High School in 1982 and planned to attend Boise State University. Unfortunately, coming from a family with little money for tuition and not having enough herself she had to choose something else to do that would lead to money for college. What happened next would alter the course of her life forever.

Terri had a neighbor who was a barber. He recommended she give that a try for awhile just to earn the money needed for Boise State. She had enough money for the local barber school so that’s what she did. She graduated from the barber college in 1982.

Fresh out of barber college, Johnson practiced her new art first for a year at Gowen Field, the Air Forces Base near Boise, then for the next 2 years at a couple of private shops.

Finally, after three years of working for others, Terri was able to purchase her own barber shop and continued in Boise for another 6 years. It was during that time that she found she liked working for herself. She decided to forgo Boise State and its blue turf and stay with the barbershop experience.

Speaking of the blue turf, she remembers when it was first installed and the ruckus that resulted from it being blue. Geese would fly in thinking it was a lake and poop all over it. The university quickly fixed that with a field cover that didn’t look like water.

Terri married in Boise when she was 26, moved to Salem in 1988 and divorced in 1999.

Around 1988, a year after moving to Salem, Terri got back into the barber business. She worked for two years for Jerry Norton at Lancaster Mall. She also put time around the chair for about six months at Daryl’s Barber Shop.

In 1995, she partnered with Doyle Little to buy the barber shop at the old Barbecue Pit location where French Press Coffee and Crepes now sits.

When development of the block began, she and Doyle moved the shop to its present location at 2655 Commercial St SE in 2004. Terri eventually became full owner with Doyle and Rich Schwietzer working the shop with her now.

Terri Johnson is not a money centered person. She fondly remembers her favorite Grandpa Ross’ advice, “Don’t worry about making millions of dollars. Make millions of friends and then ask them each for a dollar”. What better way to make a lot of friends than with a barber shop?

Terri’s primary goal in life is simply to see her kids graduate from college; get into the right field for them, and to be happy. Currently, she has a daughter, Lauren, who graduated from North Salem High and is now in her third year at the University of Oregon with plans to be a teacher.

Her son, Mathew, is a freshman at the U of O studying architecture.

On the subject of barber shops, Johnson feels “real” ones are going the way of the dinosaur. Why? Because there are fewer barber schools in the land and none in Oregon. These days, people who want to barber go to beauty colleges. Which brings me back to the razor shave. Graduates of beauty colleges usually don’t do razor shaves.

Professionally, she just wants to continue to build up her business. Lately, she’s been getting quite a few new customers from barber shops that have closed. People looking for a good razor shave.

Something else very impressive to me is that Terri’s shop has a Wall of Frame for war heroes and veterans of wars. As a proud Vietnam Veteran and the son of the late John W. Isabell, I have never felt war veterans are

treated well enough after their service. My dad, for instance, was a hero (65% disabled) who, among other things, inexplicably received his earned Bronze Star with a V for Valor and a Purple Heart (and other medals) for his courage on Leyte in the Pacific in WWII 40 years after the war! Something like that is inexcusable!

The “Wall” has pictures and memorabilia from people like Steve Stone, 86, who flew over 150 missions in WWII, Bill Klausen, South Salem High coach Rick Lacey, pilot Lauren Paine and author Stan Perry. All of these men served our country with dignity, courage and honor and Terri’s honoring them now.

Terry barbers many community leaders that would be recognized here. But there are too many to name in this column. However, by coincidence, legendary former Willamette University men’s basketball head coach (22 years), Gordie James, just happened to be in the shop when I came by for the picture you see with this column. And coincidently, he’s about to receive his razor shave. Timing is everything isn’t it?

When Terri’s not cutting hair and razor shaving, she likes to fish, crab and garden.

So if you’re looking for a top flight razor shave following a fine hair cut and a place where you can honor some of our most honorable and courageous military veterans, visit Terri Johnson’s Candalaria Barber Shop at 2655 Commercial St SE in Salem. Her phone number is 503-363-2320. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 5:30pm and on Saturday from 8am to 4pm.

If you’re already a client you already appreciate her. If you’ve never been there before, you’re in for a real treat that you’ll look forward to coming back to again and again. And, if you’ve never had a razor shave, here’s your chance.

Bill Isabell is chief meteorologist for KBZY Radio, 1490am and a property and casualty specialist for Vandelay Allstate Insurance Agency at 735 Browning Ave SE, Suite 120, in Salem, Oregon

Terri Johnson, Candalaria Barber Shop owner, with customer Gordie James


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Many (if not most or even all) of you likely know that I am the former chief meteorologist at KOIN-TV. Truth be told I have been a TV meteorologist for more than 25 years. And though the TV part of my career is not over, the focus has shifted to the amazing opportunities offered by the internet.

Exhibit A: The use of VIDEO on the INTERNET is exploding!

That’s the first line of a new website featuring the exciting and diverse possibilities of using video for your own business website or e-newsletter or email.

Onlivevideo123.com is that website. Onlinevideo123.com is my new website. And Onlinevideo123.com explores a wide variety of video options geared to create dynamic content, individually tailored for your business. Content designed to offer your customers a powerful new reason to visit and explore your website. Log on and take a look.

The first thing you’ll notice is a video briefly explaining (and encouraging you to explore) the various pages on the website. Then the fun begins. For instance, the first page you come to is “Weather Videos 4 Websites.” Although I am no longer the chief meteorologist for KOIN-TV, I AM the chief meteorologist for OregonLive.com the website for the Oregonian. I also produce video weather forecasts for HallmarkInns.com, OregonStateFair.org, GameDay football weather forecasts for several “Oregon” clubs (aka “Duck” clubs) of Portland and Salem, and several other websites with more to come.

One of the coolest (daily M-F) video weather forecasts I produce is the one for the Salem Chamber of Commerce, SalemChamber.org. This video not only includes a daily look at the local Salem weather but also includes some daily tidbits of Chamber news & events. It’s very cool and a great way to keep up to date with what’s going on at the Chamber.

And therein lies the beauty of the internet. All of the information contained in these videos is hyper local and individually created specifically for the needs of each website (Will it rain on the Chamber golf outing? Do I need to bundle up for the football game? Will my Sunday morning walk on the beach at Newport be windy? Where is Chamber Greeters Friday? How warmly should I dress?). Hyper local is the key! That, and the ability to promote YOUR brand, YOUR message, YOUR events all within the body YOUR video. Television just can’t do that...but the internet can!

Now your business/website may not be in need of a weather forecast, but the opportunity to have a personalized, professional video on your website will take it to the next level. Personalized business videos are a great marketing tool to attract and focus your client’s attention. Not only

do these videos look just look TV, they are also a dynamic way to communicate your message. You can deliver your message on camera yourself (not to worry, I will help coach you through all your concerns) or I can deliver your message for you, acting as your own personal spokesperson. Either way YOUR message gets out to YOUR clients in a highly personal and customizable fashion.

Imagine the possibilities! Your video can be posted on your website.

It can updated on a regular basis to accommodate business or product specials, or discounts, or new offerings or just fresh information. It can be turned into a link that you can email to everyone in your sphere of influence. It can be placed in your e-newsletter. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

So why go to Onlinevideo123.com for your video production? Simple...two words. Professional & Experienced.

What’s absolutely amazing to me today is the incredible technology that’s been developed in the last few years. I produce many of my videos (and all of my video weather forecasts) from my dining room. Yup, my dining room. I have a green-screen hanging from my dining room wall ($7.39 of Joanne’s Fabric’s finest polyester blend) and I tell people my commute is now from upstairs to downstairs. The device I use to produce these videos (it’s called a Tricaster) is quite literally a TV studio in a box. A box about the size of a toaster. Incredible! This amazing device allows me to do all the things I could do in a major TV studio but at home for a tiny fraction of the price. I can record and stream the video, add transitions, titles and chroma-key...the green screen technique. I’ve worked with my Tricaster now for almost three years and I love it. It’s an incredible device! Feel free to ask me all about it...I love to talk Tricaster.

But, just as giving a person some tubes of oil paint and a basket of brushes does not make them a Picasso, so to does owning a video camera and some lights (and maybe a Tricaster) not make someone Steven Spielberg. You need to know what you’re doing. You need the two words mentioned above. Professional & Experienced. There are many very badly produced videos on the internet. Don’t let yours be one of them. When choosing someone to make a video for your business, chose wisely. Choose experience, expertise, creativity and professionalism. Anybody can shoot a video (check out your friend’s vacation videos). Not just anybody can conceive, create and execute a well-crafted one. Fortunately, in the Salem area, you have a number of good

choices for video. John Strauch’s Majestic Video & Photo, Clint Bower’s Media and Tim Fahndrich’s Third River Marketing to name a few. I would humbly submit that Onlinevideo123.com is also one of those good choices.

Something else of note on Onlinevideo123.com is a new creation of mine...Video Holiday E-Cards. Simply put it’s an E-Card for ANY holiday (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentines Day etc.) that includes pictures of your business (employees, location, products etc.) your logo, contact information, a holiday greeting AND A VIDEO. All of this is converted to a link that you can email to anyone you wish. It’s a great way to personally engage your clients and customers.

Finally there’s a page on Onlinevideo123.com that may benefit your business if you’re looking for a Speaker (for conferences or conventions), an Emcee or a Charity Auctioneer. As a good friend of mine once said of me, “Dave never met an audience he didn’t like.” She’s right, guilty. And if any of my ‘talents’ or experience can be of use to your business I’d love to help.

So, what’s the take away here? What’s the Reason to Smile? Well one, it’s the opportunity, as the title of the article says, for me to transform from a (one-trick-pony) TV Caterpillar to a multi-colored Internet Butterfly. But two (and more importantly) it’s the advice and support from a wonderful group of friends that has helped make all of this possible. THAT’S truly a Reason to Smile!!!

Dave Sweeney, former KOIN-TV chief meteorologist, is a popular conference and convention speaker and emcee. Dave also produces personalized videos for business websites and email links. He is the chief meteorologist for OregonLive.com and produces video weather forecasts for a variety of other websites including SalemChamber.org, HallmarkInns. com, Oregon StateFair.org and others. You can check out his website at www.SweeneyTV.com and reach him by email at [email protected]


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Spice up Your Life

Hello Everybody;Summer is fading fast, and fall is around

the corner - another gorgeous season in Oregon. These days a different kind of morning light will wake you up and the smell of the fresh rain is “a beautiful thing.”

Now that fall is approaching, you are busy collecting the last crop from your garden and trying to save all you can by freezing, canning, vacuum packing and drying your prized collection. So, what about your basil, mint, rosemary and so on…are fresh herbs better than dried all the time?

Let’s see…Basil: there are many kinds of basil, but

the sweet basil is the most common. When used dry it will have a “stale“ flavor even when a new bottle of dry basil has just been opened. When it is fresh, it is one of those delicate flavors that you want to appreciate in its full flavor, so no dried basil on your grocery list.

Chives: When fresh, their beautiful green color and taste is kept as is, if you don’t cook them and you add them just before serving. The dried chives are just blah! Yup,

this one, too, doesn’t go on your dry herb grocery list.

Dill: just like chives, dill doesn’t like to be cooked. It is at its best added just at the end of cooking. The appearance of the dry dill still keeps some of its color, so you might think that the flavor it is still there. Wrong! Don’t put this one on you grocery list.

Oregano: actually in Italian it is “Origano,” and I think it is the only herb that is very close in writing and pronunciation to the English version. Anyway, this herb can be used also dry, as in tomato sauce. Be stingy in substituting dry for fresh. Go ahead and write this on your grocery list.

Parsley on the other hand, is so easily available that I really don’t see why you should get the dried version, which is going to be lifeless with no vibrant color to it. Definitely not to be on your list.

Rosemary: this is a toss up. If you can’t get you hands on a fresh sprig of rosemary, go and use the dried version, especially if you are going to use it in soups and stews with long cooking time. You might want to think about planting some in a small planter. It

is easy to grow and it looks great with its pretty blue flowers.

Tarragon: excellent herb to use on seafood, chicken, eggs. Yes, I am talking about the fresh type only, since the dried version, like most dried versions, lacks flavor and color. This herb also is added at the end of cooking to get the full flavor. X this one too off the list!

Thyme: an easy herb, the thyme will pair with almost any dish like soups, stew, meat, chicken, and mushrooms. You could use the dried version when your recipe needs to cook for a long period of time. You could also use the fresh thyme for the long time cooking, but it will lose some of the pungent aroma. To fix that lack of “thyme” add some more at the end of cooking. I suppose you can put some dried thyme on your list!

Now, to get the most out of your dried herbs, you have to release their “flavor” before adding them to your dish. Place the dried herbs in a small mesh sieve and push down on them with your fingertips over a bowl.

Of course you know that, if you insist on buying the dry type, when you get home, you have to date the bottle and keep it for not more then 12 months.

Good thing I am not in the spice business!...So if you have to spice up your life, you will not get it from a bottle.

Until next thyme, keep on cooking.

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A.L.E Studios is born from three local artists and friends. Annie Stevens, Lindsay Ewing and Elizabeth Swanson whom you may know from the Ram Restaurant and Brewery which makes the name of their business as ironic as it is clever.

Their showroom floor artfully displays the novel, practical and decorative pieces. Including French Oak Wine Barrel furniture made with genuine Willamette Valley Vineyard barrels (how is that for a conversation piece). Handsomely textured Carmel, blonde and mocha colored wooden bowls, vases, wine corks and basting brushes, Bold and delicate Acrylic on canvas, breath taking yet wearable jewelry, accent pillows, candles, scarves and hats…this place has the gift or goodie you are looking for. A.L.E Studios also welcomes other local artists who wish to feature their talent in the studio on consignment.

All are welcome; the atmosphere is warm and la cache se magnifique.

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The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce will hold the “Canyon Summit on Workforce Development and Job Growth” public meeting on November 17, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mill City Middle School. The Chamber is working with the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry and the Oregon Employment Department to gather current and projected employment data specific to the Canyon communities of Lyons, Mehama, Mill City, Gates, Detroit and Idanha.

The Chamber encourages individuals, organizations and key community leaders who are interested in the economic future and job growth of the Canyon to attend this meeting. Those in attendance will review past, current and projected labor market and workforce data. Results of a survey distributed by the Chamber to gather information from those who don’t normally report to the Oregon Employment Department will also be shared. Participants will also hear about successful economic and workforce development practices used in similar communities.

The two-hour meeting will feature a moderated panel including Allison McKenzie from GROW North Santiam, the Strategic Economic Development Corporation, and Job Growers, Inc.. After hearing the latest data, those in attendance will break into small groups to brainstorm and prioritize strategies for economic and employment development for the Chamber to consider and lead.

Involvement from community members, business leaders and government representatives is needed in order to ensure a successful outcome. To RSVP for the Canyon Summit, call 503.897.5000 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information about the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce, visit www.nschamber.org.

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Made in Oregon, a private gift retailer, will mark their 35th year in business with two nominations from the prestigious Airport Revenue News Awards. Made in Oregon is honored to have received these nominations from a national magazine which covers all airports in the United States.

Made in Oregon has received nominations for Best Specialty Retail Brand Operator in the Small Retailers category. Among other nominees are The Body Shop, Clinique, Gap, L’Occitane and the Walt Disney store. Their other nomination is for Best Overall Retailer in the Small Retailer category in which they are up against stores such as The Body Shop, Disney Corp. and Swarovski.

Founded in 1975 by Sam and Bill Naito, Made in Oregon opened their first store at the Portland International Airport. Now,

celebrating their 35th anniversary, Made in Oregon is proud to be recognized by the Airport Revenue News Magazine for their successful retail chain which started with their airport location.

The Airport Revenue News Awards, more commonly referred to as the Arn Awards, will announce the winners at their national conference and exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland on February 27-March 1 2011.

With 35 years in business, Made in Oregon has ten retail locations, including three locations in Portland International Airport. The company also has a mail-order catalog and an e-commerce website where it sells goods from more than 2,000 Oregon manufacturers and artisans. Products sold include food, clothing, jewelry, and arts and crafts. Or visit the website at www.madeinoregon.com.

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West Valley Hospital’s fourth annual Family Health Fair and Forum is Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington St., in Dallas. The free family event will include fun activities, exhibits, seminars, refreshments, prizes and a visit from Santa.

Forum topics “Holiday safety issues and tips,” by Rebecca Lucas, DO, emergency medicine, and “Holiday food safety, nutrition and fitness ideas, and healthy lifestyle gifts,” by Inge Daeschel, registered dietitian, will be presented in the conference room at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. To reserve a seat, call 503-623-7323.

West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical-access hospital serving the Polk County area with 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.

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employees to Mid Valley Mentors’ volunteer and mentoring opportunities.

Be a mentor! Positive adult mentors are needed – for youth ages 4 to 18, as well as for adults releasing back into the community from prison. MVM especially needs male mentors as 80% of our youth referrals are boys.

Be a volunteer! We depend on volunteers for data entry, file maintenance, mailing projects, event logistics and much more.

Be a sponsor! Sponsors for positive youth events are always needed. A small sponsorship will make such a difference.

Be a boss or a landlord! Access to housing and jobs are a huge barrier to community reentry for so many ex-prisoners; consider giving a second chance to someone who has already paid their debt to society.

Apply to become a board member! Mid Valley Mentors has an active and dynamic board of directors that is moving mountains in the community. If you’re interested in learning about board service, contact Executive Director Sarah Spinks.

Learn more about this nonprofit 501(c)3 at www.midvalleymentors.org. Contact Mid Valley Mentors at [email protected] or 503.584.4865.

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The need to support children of prisoners in our community is great. Social service providers and correctional facilities do not track the number of youth affected by parental incarceration. Yet public data supports what we already sense to be true: children living in Salem and the surrounding Marion County area are markedly impacted by parental incarceration.

The Oregon Department of Corrections operates 14 facilities across the state. Four of those – including Oregon’s only maximum security facility – are located right here in Salem. A fifth Salem-based facility, Oregon State Hospital’s Forensic Psychiatric Services Unit (FPS), is the only state facility for care and treatment to adult males found guilty except for insanity.

On July 1, 2010, there were 14,021 inmates in the custody of Oregon Department of Corrections statewide. Over 27% of those inmates housed here in Salem. (Oregon Department of Corrections Community Population Profile for 7/1/2010.) Only 18% of Salem’s inmate population comes from within Marion County; the remaining 82% are brought in from Oregon’s other 35 counties. The result is that Marion County – with 11% of the state’s population – is home to over 30% of Oregon’s incarcerated adults. Roughly 70% of inmates are the parent of one or more children. So the impact to the community is significant.

Children dealing with parental incarceration are likely to experience difficulties concentrating in school due to trauma, unstable living conditions and anxiety over the incarcerated parent’s wellbeing, resulting in school behavioral problems, and poor academic performance. These kids – and their families – need healthy role models. They need hope.

Under the new USDHHS grant, Mid Valley Mentors will work with children ages 4 to 18 who have an incarcerated parent, providing one-to-one mentoring, mentor-youth match activities, life skills development opportunities, exposure to higher education and positive family events at area prisons.

The Juvenile Enrichment through Mentoring program will support positive outcomes for children impacted by incarceration, improve family functioning and increase academic performance, high school completion and the number of participants pursing higher education.

Mid Valley Mentors welcomes the participation of Salem’s business community in this exciting new opportunity. Let’s join forces to change the community impacts of Salem’s prisons. If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always get what we always got. Connect – engage – inspire!

If your workplace has a community service program, consider introducing your

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Freeman Green has joined Saalfeld Griggs PC as an associate attorney.

A member of the firm’s Estate Planning Group, his practice focuses on estate planning, protective proceedings, and probate and trust administration.

Green joins our firm with two and a half years of experience in estate planning.

Green graduated from Brigham Young University, and received his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. He is licensed to practice in Oregon and California.

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