On The Move for January 2005
The winner of the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce 2004 George Award is Astoria mayor Willis Van Dusen. "I can't think of a project in Astoria that doesn't have Willis' fingerprints and, frequently, his checkbook, all over it," said state representative Betsy Johnson. "He is an incredible cheerleader, with a Hip Hip Hooray, unabashed enthusiasm for his city." Van Dusen was appointed to the Astoria City Council on Feb. 24, 1985 and since then, he has been elected Mayor four times. The George Award was presented Friday night, January 14, as the climax of the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber’s 132nd Annual Banquet, at the Holiday Inn Express in Astoria. The presentation was made by Oregon State Representative Betsy Johnson. Since he is a bit of a trickster himself, it is appropriate that the George Award Honoree was led to believe that Rep. Johnson had won the award and that he was to emcee and present it to her. Congratulations, Mayor Van Dusen.
The Workspace Solution began in 2002 in Gearhart, Oregon. Now the business is being moved to Seaside and expanding operations to include on-site and off-site computer repair to best serve the fastest growing segment of their business. Stewart and Becky Sherlock will offer customized computer set-ups, troubleshooting and training at either your location or theirs. Their telephone number will stay the same, 503-717-1821. The new mailing address for the business will be P. O. Box 490, Seaside, Oregon 97138.
The Astoria office of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. has moved. Manager Mark Hedeen has spent 25 years financial planning in Astoria, changing the affiliation of his office from Investment Management & Research in March 1999 to Raymond James. At that time, over 350 offices made the name change, with no change in services or personnel in the Astoria office. Raymond James was initially established in 1962. For more information, call Mark Hedeen at 503/325-0677. Their new office address is #1 12th Street, Astoria -- located in on the Dock in Suite 7.
Colleen Fitzpatrick now shares office space with Sandra McDowall of Tax in the Back in Gearhart, Oregon. Sandra McDowall has over 25 years experience in tax preparation and bookkeeping while Colleen brings to the community her many years experience in business in Seaside and other areas. Colleen is a native Oregonian having been born and raised in Portland. She graduated from Parkrose High School and attended college at Portland State University. Before becoming a bookkeeper, she spent over twenty years as an escrow officer working in different cities in Oregon, Washington and California. Colleen has been a bookkeeper for the past eight years working with non-profit organizations, retail and wholesale businesses, and homeowner's associations doing accounts payable, accounts receivable, statements and invoicing, payroll and tax reports associated with payroll and financial reports. She is also a notary public who is willing to take her notary skills out of the office to provide the service to those people who are unable to come to her. She may be reached at 503-717-1410.
Reed Daugherity is the new director for the South County Small Business Development Center for Clatsop Community College. Mr. Daugherity grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon, and received a scholarship to play football at Washington State University. Upon graduation he entered the Air Force and applied for pilot training shortly thereafter. He graduated as a USAF pilot in 1965. Following flying KC-135s and B-52s for the next ten years, he resigned his commission to accept the vice-presidency of an oil exploration and development business in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Later he started his own real estate development business to build two office buildings in and just outside of what was then the outskirts of Calgary. He moved back to the states to pursue a Master of Counseling at
Arizona State University and began consulting with a large outplacement firm Drake Beam Morin (DBM), teaching displaced workers how to re-employ themselves, work he pursued for 18 years. Later on, with a move from Scottsdale to Spokane, he became affiliated with a regional consulting firm to continue outplacement consulting along with fulfilling other corporate needs such as team building and communications coaching. Daugherity has taught for Eastern Washington University as well as Spokane Community College. The previous 6 years his work was as a coach to CEOs via Excell Executive Leadership Exchange. He has one published book, Passionate Purpose, Awakening the Inner Fire, and one manual, Career Leadership. He may be reached at 503-738-3347.
"Catch the Dream: Strategies for Converting Dreams to Dollars." Save the Date! The 21st Annual Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism is scheduled for April 10-12, 2005 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton.
Make plans now to attend this special conference emphasizing tourism as an economic development strategy. Initial information (including lodging rates and a link to the sponsorship/exhibitor application form) is available at http://otc.traveloregon.com/Govcon2005 . Further conference details will be forthcoming.
The Clatsop County Sheriff's Office honored the volunteers in its Search and Rescue Teams at a dinner Dec. 11 at the Rilea Armed Forces Training Center. The event is held each year to recognize the commitment and dedication provided by the volunteers to the sheriff's office and the community. So far this year, the various components of the Search and Rescue Teams (High Angle Rescue, Underwater Recovery, and Ground Teams) have donated more than 2,300 hours of service to the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Clatsop County.
Steve Moon received the High Angle Rescue Team member of the year for
his excellence, professionalism and continued commitment to the
organization.
Brian Fite, a member of the Underwater Recovery Team and a member of
the U.S. Coast Guard received the Underwater Recovery Team member of the
year for his contribution to the team and for putting in many hours of
his own time to enhance the program.
Ryan Richards was named the Search and Rescue Ground Team member of the
year for his excellence as the team leader and for his dedication to the
programs.
High Angle Rescue Team members Mike Balzer, Scott Huls, Kevin Miller
and Steve Moon received plaques for being part of the team for the past
10 years.
Many members volunteer for various entities of the SAR programs. Kevin
Miller is a member of the High Angle Rescue Team and the Underwater
Recovery Team. Ryan Richards and Steve McNulty are members of the Search
and Rescue Ground Team and High Angle Rescue Team.
Sgt. Paul Williams was honored with the Sheriff's Distinguished
Service Award for his years of leading the program. Williams, as the
coordinator from 1998 through 2003, reorganized the program and turned
it into a highly regarded and recognized unit. Williams accepted new
responsibilities last year and Sgt. Robert Smith took over the Search
and Rescue component.
This year, the Search and Rescue Teams presented a special Award of
Appreciation to Sheriff John Raichl for his years of dedication,
faithfulness and complete support of all the search and rescue units.
Raichl is retiring after 18 years as Clatsop County's sheriff and
28-1/2 years with the Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office would also like to thank the U.S. Coast Guard
for its endless support and professionalism. "They have been an
instrumental element in assisting each of the Search and Rescue Teams,
and always do so in a highly professional manner," Smith said.
The Sheriff's Office also recognized Dave Burquist of the Trophy Shop
in Gearhart for his quality craftsmanship and support of the Sheriff's
Office. The Sheriff's Office would also like to thank Englund Marine
of Astoria and Kilroy's Restaurant for their support of this year's
Search and Rescue dinner.
PHOTO CAPTION: From left to right: Senior Deputy Dean Schroeder, new
HART coordinator; Senior Deputy Ken McCoy, URT coordinator; Brian Fife,
URT member of the year; Sgt. Robert Smith, SAR coordinator; Ryan
Richards, Ground Team member; Detective Alan Palmrose, HART coordinator;
and Steve Moon, HART member of the year.
Pacific Financial Corporation’s (OTC:BB: PFLC) Board of Directors, at its regular meeting on December 15, 2004, declared an annual cash dividend of $1.44 per share. The cash dividend will be payable on January 7, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2004. Pacific Financial Corporation is the holding company for Bank of the Pacific. The Company’s banking subsidiary operates 15 bank branches and one loan production office in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Whatcom and Skagit Counties, in western Washington, and 1 loan production office in Gearhart, Oregon.
“The Con Amici Chamber Players will be performing Classical String Quartet Music in Downtown Cathlamet. The Pioneer Community Association has been busy remodeling this famous Cathlamet landmark, and it is now time to find events for the historic Pioneer Church in Cathlamet,” says Pat Reese, spokesperson for the Association. The Con Amici Chamber Players will perform at 7:00 PM Saturday, January 8, 2005. They will be playing the Bach “Double” Concerto for two violins in D minor along with works by Telemann, Mozart, Corelli, Mozart, Schubert, Dvoråk, Shostakovich, and Grainger. They will play two 40-minute sets with an intermission. Con Amici, based in Astoria, has performed regularly throughout the Columbia-Pacific region since forming in 2001. Their performances have included the Astoria Music Festival and the grand opening of the Pioneer Community Center. Tickets are only $10 each. The church only holds 100 people so make sure to get your tickets soon You can purchase them in advance at Mary’s Flower Shop on Main Street in Cathlamet or you can call Pat at 360-849-4328.
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