BUSINESS BEAT.Byline: The Register-Guard People Beatriz Loper lope intr.v. loped, lop·ing, lopes To run or ride with a steady, easy gait. n. A steady, easy gait. [Middle English lopen, to leap, from Old Norse has been named director of Spanish programs at Downtown Languages, formerly Downtown English, a nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. that offers language instruction for adults. Loper has more than 24 years of teaching experience and a master's degree in linguistics. Paul Weinhold has been named executive vice president of the ABD ABD n. A candidate for a doctorate who has completed all the requirements for the degree, such as courses and examinations, with the exception of the dissertation. [a(ll) b(ut) d(issertation).] Insurance & Financial Services Seattle office and will be based in Eugene. Weinhold was formerly CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Willis of Oregon and received his Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree from the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. . Physician assistant Sylvia Gregory has rejoined PeaceHealth Medical Group in family medicine at the South Eugene clinic. Gregory worked for 12 years in the family medicine and urgent care departments at PeaceHealth and for 6 years at the Volunteers in Medicine clinic. She is fluent in Spanish and will work with patients ages 6 and up. Kelsey Bernert has been hired by Bruce Berg Photography as a production assistant and senior photograph consultant. Bernert is currently a senior studying advertising at the University of Oregon. Cheryl Crumbley joined the staff of United Way of Lane County as the director of marketing and communications. Crumbley worked previously as business owner of Catalyst Communications and as communications director for FOOD for Lane County. Annetta Forrer has been hired by the Center for Community Counseling as fund development coordinator. Forrer worked formerly as development director of Girl Scouts of Western Rivers Council. Kudos Soroptimist International of Eugene has elected the following board members: Major Florence Murray of the Salvation Army as president; Karen Sherman, AP & PR manager of Industrial Finishes & Systems, as president elect; Peggy Wallace, owner of Gerda's Print Wear, as treasurer; and Regina Williams of Windemer/Jean Tate as recording secretary. Newport Pacific Corporation, which operates Mo's Restaurants throughout the Oregon coast has been named the large business winner of the Restaurant Neighbor Award by the National Restaurant Association for their support of the Oregon National Guard. In addition to helping the community send care packages to Iraq, Mo's fed 900 National Guards members about to be deployed as well as over 3,000 of their friends and family. The restaurant recently found a way to send clam chowder chowder, stew of fish or shellfish with potatoes, onions, and pork (usually salt pork), thickened with crumbled hard bread. The name chowder seems to have originated from the French word chaudière to troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. F.Y.I. Lap of Luxury Noun 1. lap of luxury - in conditions of wealth and comfort; "he was raised in the lap of luxury" ease, comfort - a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world" Lapdesks, owned by Kathleen Hogan, has reopened. Hogan's lapdesks are made of solid wood with an attached pillow. Fax items to Business Beat at 683-7631; e-mail (with text in message body and photos attached) to businessnews@guard net.com; or mail to P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440. |
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