Business Beat

NEW FACES:

L. Diane Emmons, formerly of Underwood, Campbell, Brock & Cerutti, P.S., has joined the law firm of Huppin Ewing Anderson & Paul, P.S.

Gary Bien has been appointed executive director and chief executive officer of Heart Clinics Northwest. Bien was vice president for Clinical Services at Baptist Medical System in Little Rock, Ark.

Shirley Smith, a 21-year veteran of the mortgage lending industry, has been appointed manager of the Spokane branch of Countrywide Funding. Smith is responsible for originating and underwriting home loans, as well as overseeing administration of the Spokane office.

Gretchen Naccarato has joined the sales team at Coeur d’Alene Resort as a new regional sales manager. Naccarato will be responsible for generating sales for meetings and groups from governmental clients in Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana.

Kevin Krebs has been named executive director of the Masonry Industry Promotion Group of Spokane. Krebs was previously sales manager at Layrite Products.

Mike Baumgarden, a licensed real estate associate broker, has joined Country Home Realty as a branch manager.

Dr. John Pennock has joined Holy Family Hospital’s medical staff and Drs. Cain, Randolph, and McClellan of Northpointe Family Medicine. Pennock attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma and completed his residency at Robert Thompson Strategic Hospital, Carswell AFB, Texas.

Dr. Mark Paxton has opened an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice at 1120 N. Pines in the Spokane Valley. Dr. Paxton received a dental degree from the University of Washington and oral and maxillofacial surgical training with the Air Force at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, Calif.

Dr. Diane Stevens Paxton has joined the orthodontic practice of Dr. Rick Ellingsen at 12109 E. Broadway in the Spokane Valley. Dr. Paxton received a dental degree from the University of Washington and orthodontic training at the University of California, San Francisco. She spent 14 years in the Air Force.

Deborah Williams, a licensed physicians assistant, has joined Dr. A. Christopher Olson. Williams will practice at the new Deer Park Clinic.

Julie Moyer Scheele has been hired as the new executive director of the Spokane Ronald McDonald House. Scheele previously worked for Lutheran Social Services of Washington and Idaho and also for the Spokane Sexual Assault Center in public relations/ marketing.

Hospice of Spokane has made the following changes to its staff:

Terry Williams is the new director of admissions and on-call. Williams was formerly with St. Luke’s Extended Care Center as director of nursing services.

Yolanda Ifflander, Jennifer Dikes, Bonita Macaro, Patricia Royse, and Deborah Spiger have also joined the nursing services department.

James Edwards is the new director of volunteer services. Edwards was previously a staff social worker.

Eileen Lyons was a former staff social worker and is now the community bereavement coordinator.

Laxmi Seth, Sally Chapman, Tanya Charlton, Sue Gennario, and Margaret Hoffman have joined the social services staff.

Cameron Anderson, Tracy Marx, Mila Muir, and Susan Neese have joined the paraprofessional department as nurse aides.

Paula Slaight is the new receptionist, London Harris is the insurance clerk, and Beth Duppstadt is the computer training specialist.

Angel Katen, a former teacher at the University of Idaho communication department, is the new manager of the Y’s Buys thrift store.

MOVING UP:

Lori Weaver has been promoted to retail banking officer at Washington Trust Bank. Weaver will continue her responsibilities as branch manager at the bank’s East Sprague branch.

STARTING UP:

June and Ed Brown have started White Hawk Equestrian Center Inc. at 10826 South George Road. White Hawk offers accommodations for horses and features dressage/English riding.

Osh Kosh B’gosh and Dress Barn have opened stores in the Post Falls Factory Stores. Osh Kosh B’gosh offers a full line of children’s casual clothing. Dress Barn carries women’s career and casual wear in sizes ranging from juniors 5/6 to misses 4-14.

TRANSACTIONS:

Ron Medlen and Jennifer Johnson have become partners in Silverauto Sales, 13818 E. Sprague. The company specializes in used auto and truck sales and consignments.

EVENTS:

Tuesday - Geri Hart, center director for the Curlew Job Corps, will discuss “Your Local Job Corps Story” at a meeting of the Colville Chamber of Commerce at noon at Cookies Cafe, Second and Oak, Colville.

Wednesday - National Speakers Association’s Inland Northwest Network presents Steve Langlois of Results Seminars in Scottsdale, Ariz., speaking on “Self-Promotion Tools & Techniques” and Reed Daugherity of The Mills Group speaking on “Marketing Strategies & Selling Skills” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s Fourth Avenue. Cost: $5; for more information, call Roger Reser 326-0363 or Vern Westgate (208) 664-210.

Wednesday - PaineWebber will present a seminar on professional money management at 7 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel. Call 624-3330 or 1(800)824-9212.

Wednesday - Madeleine Kunin, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon sponsored by Washington Water Power at 11:30 a.m. at Crescent Court. Tickets are $15 through G&B Select-A-Seat or by calling 325-7328 or 1(800)325-7328.

Thursday - The Idaho Small Business Development Center presents a workshop on “The Basics of Supervising and Setting Job Expectations” from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the North Idaho Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Cost: $35; to register, call (208) 769-3333.

Thursday - APICS: The Educational Society for Resource Management presents Production Activity Control every Thursday for eight weeks.

Thursday - Gonzaga University hosts a live via-satellite teleconference on “Multimedia Fair Use Guidelines: The Educational Gateway to the Information Age” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Foley Center. Cost: $25; for more information, call Ellicia Selle at 328-4220, ext. 3810.

Thursday - The Inland Empire Chapter of the Data Processing Management Association holds a dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. Louis Mills from Wells Fargo Bank in Santa Rosa, Calif., will speak on “How to Commit (or Prevent) Computer Crime.” Cost: $18; call 468-6704 by Tuesday to make reservations or call 255-9317 for more information.

Thursday - Novell presents a free seminar on InForms from 9 a.m. to noon at SIRTI. For reservations, call ABC Office Equipment at 922-4600.

Thursday - Novell presents a free seminar on its GroupWise products from 1 to 4 p.m. at SIRTI. For reservations, call ABC Office Equipment at 922-4600.

Thursday - The Small Business Development Center presents a “Small Business Tax Seminar” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute. This is an introductory seminar on basic tax issues for the small business. Cost is $20. Call 358-2050 for more information or to register.

Friday-Sept. 24 - Michael Pilarski and Jerry Johnson will facilitate a weekend encounter with Agroforestry, Restoration, and Permaculture from 11 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday near Four Lakes, Wash. Seminar fees are $75, $35 for single day; for details, contact Jerry Johnson at 299-3580.

Saturday - Business & Professional Women of Spokane holds its annual membership drive meeting at noon at Cavanaugh’s Fourth Avenue. Bill Hillar will speak on “How Not to Let Others Live Our Lives.” For more information and reservations, call Daylene Dewey 924-5884.

Sept. 26. - The Idaho Small Business Development Center presents a workshop on small business taxes from 6:30-9 p.m. at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Cost: $35; to register, call (208) 769-3333.

Sept. 26 - The Service Corps of Retired Executives presents a workshop on “Basics of Recordkeeping” from 8 a.m. to noon at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $35; for registration, call 353-2820.

Sept. 26. - Jim Thomas of Spokane Transit Authority will discuss “the experience of facility management at The Plaza” during an IREM luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third. Call Marlene or Tom Hix at 838-8100 by Sept. 26 for reservations.

Sept. 26 - Community Colleges of Spokane Training and Education Coordinating Center present “UCP 500” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute. Cost: $125; call 533-4700 for more information or to register.

Sept. 26 & Sept. 28 - Community Colleges of Spokane Training and Education Coordinating Center presents “ISO 9000 Documentation” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Training and Education Coordinating Center. Cost: $400; call 533-4700 for more information or to register.

Sept. 26 & Oct. 3 - The Small Business Development Center presents “Beginning Record Keeping” from 6 to 9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute. Cost: $45; call 358-2050 for more information or to register.

Sept. 27 - The Service Corps of Retired Executives presents a workshop on “Preparing a Business Plan” from 8 a.m. to noon at the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $35; for registration call 353-2820.

CONVENTIONS:

Sunday-Thursday - Monaco regional training seminars, Red Lion.

Tuesday-Saturday - Washington Credit Union League, annual state convention, WestCoast Ridpath Hotel.

Wednesday-Thursday - United States Air Force “Top Dollar,” Ridpath.

Sept. 20-24 - Navy Harborites, biennial national reunion, Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park.

Thursday-Saturday - Data Processing Management Association, regional meeting, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Avenue.

Friday-Saturday - Craftsmen’s Club, annual fall management conference, Inn at the Park.

Sept. 22-24 - Spokane Stamp Dealers Association, annual fall regional meeting, Interstate Fairgrounds.

Sept. 22-27 - Independent Insurance Agents of Washington, annual young agents’ convention, Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park.

Sept. 23-24 - Spokane Area Allied Florists, fall design show, Spokane Falls Community College.

Sept. 23-24 - Tour Des Lac, annual cycling event, citywide.

Sept. 23-28 - National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, semi-annual fall national accounting sub-committee, Sheraton-Spokane Hotel.

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