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The Lebanon Express from Lebanon, Oregon • 12

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'w----' it Page Tuesday, April 22, 1980, Lebanon Express Oregon Business Week to clear 'foggy ideas' nfls'flnncBss, Vi lr, i organizations. Interested In making available what is described as a practical experience, in the American private enterprise system. Scholarship recipients will be selected from among more than 350 applicants living in 20 geographical statewide districts established on the basis of student A typical day begins wltn breakfast at 7 a.m. and continues until lights out at 11. p.m.

"Students and teachers be divided into 12v member "companies" and each assigned a company advisor, who will be their Instruction leader throughout the week. Each company, will ticipate in a week-long com-, puterized business manage- Uglilatlv Report from the Slate Capital By jACKZIMMERMAN Associated Oregon Industries Nearly 200 Oregon high school students and their teachers- will take a week out of their traditional -vacations this summer to discover first-hand ust ex-' actly what goes on In the wprld of business. A total of 156 sophomores and juniors and 30 of their -teachers selected from' throughout the state will converge on the campus of Oregon College of Education In Monmouth in the mid-Willamette Valley west of Salem. They will gather July 20 and spend a week participating In an unique economic education experience designed, according to sponsors: "To clear up any foggy ideas about business." Students and their teachers will be attending what entitled "Oregon Business Week," a joint venture sponsored by the Oregon. Council on Economic Education, State Department of Education, Associated Oregon In--dustrles and OCE' In, cooperation with Chambers of Commerce, the Institute for Public Affairs Research and Foundation for Oregon Research and Education.

1 The joint venture is patterned largely after similar activities in the states of Washington and Idaho and leading the Oregon project is Paul Hathaway, vice president of Northwest fe. JL. ment game and compete to simulate the most successful business enterprises. A major morning speaker establishes the theme of each day's study, followed by concurrent seminars delving into details of that day's theme. Afternoon discussions and workshops explore each theme in greater detail and an evening speaker recaps the subject matter.

Subjects taught range from market concepts and factors of production to the impacts of inflation and deal with regulation and taxation and rights and responsibilities of businesses, consumers and workers. "The vast majority of all applicants this year will either be tapped to receive scholarships or named alternates in the event some student or teacher, cannot attend at the last minute," Hathaway said. Local selection committees currently are studying applications and notices will be sent to scholarship winners and alternates early next month. Each day of the week-long crash course in practical economics will be filled to the brim with lectures, seminars, discussions and demonstrations designed to equip the citizen of tomorrow with tools that lead to business success, according to Hathaway. A facelift in and out with canopies and a larger, more attractive showroom.

Work is expected to be completed early in May at which time the center plans a Grand Opening to show off its new attractions. Les Schwab Tire Center at 2275 S. Santiam Hwy. has been in the throes of a big remodeling job since mid-February, designed to improve the outer facade as well as give more facilities to the business. Improvements will include a new warehouse, a new passenger auto bay, two new truck bays.

Willamette tells Carl Bahrkes now operating local promotions of 2 jewelry store IV, Make 259-1241 Your Special Service Number To order-additional serviceor to- talk about any telephone related matter, simply give' us a call, It's a convenience to save you time and energy and helps us keep your rates lower. For very complex matters, a company representative is available to you in person if needed, but call if you can. Privacy and convenience, that's what telephone service is all about. Natural Gas Co. "Oregon Business Week is an extension of programs in neighboring Washington that have attracted thousands of eager students and teachers during the last five years," Hathaway ex- Washington program, has proven so popular It draws 1,600 students to the campus of Eastern Washington University at Ellensburg on four successive midsummer weeks.

'And judging from Initial response from Oregon students and teachers, Business Week i generating the same kind of excitement In our state." Students and teachers selected to participate receive "full; expense-paid scholarships that include board, room and all instruction materials. They provide only their travel to and from Monmouth, Hathaway said. Scholarship funds are provided by individuals, businesses, Chambers and other civic and fraternal Northwestern Telephone Systems A subsidiary of Telephone Utilities Inc. Telephone People-Serving People Loghome seminar offered A public seminar describing construction of log homes will be offered Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Crowfoot Grange Hall, Crowfoot Road at Cascade Dr.

There is-no charge for the event which is sponsored by the" Oregon Model. Log, 38281 Mountain Home Lebanon. "The seminar will present specific information which is needed by individuals planning to construct with logs, said Dave Howard, seminar leader. Topics covered include log home planning and design, selection of materials, pitfalls to avoid and construction techniques. Discussion will also be presented which-wilL help the homeowner to secure financing and building per mils.

Howard will show slides of log homes under construction and completed structures. Sample logs and other materials will be exhibited. Howard's company represents Lumber Enterprises of Bozeman, which has been manufacturing Model Log building logs for over 20 years. Many" Model Log homes and commercial buildings have been erected in Oregon. Currently, a 1,200 square-foot building is being built at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.

"Log buildings are ideal for Oregon," Howard said. Howard notes a statewide trend toward building with logs. Durlam's Health Tree Lebanon Plaza 259-3563 $999 SALE Badger A graduate of Walla Walla- College, Carl' -did. dietetic internship at Loma Linda University and is a registered dietitian. He worked for six years as an administrative dietitian' at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, The couple has two children, Alex, 6, who attends Green Acres kindergarten, and Alicia, 5.

Their home is at 790 W. Ash St. A desire to return to Oregon prompted the younger Bahrkes to take over the store, which features jewelry and gifts. unemployment says survey in the Western lumber industry. Its biggest market is homebuilding.

To date, about 141 plants have ceased operations and another 249 have made adjustments to meet low demand for lumber and wood products. There are approximately 820 mills in the 12-state Western lumber producing region. In related lumber activt ty, the association reported that for the week ended April. 13, production was off 32 percent from normal Lumber orders were down 30 percent from normal and shipments were off 34 percent. i So far this year, production is running 14 percent below the same period of 1979.

Durlam's Bakery AND HEALTH FOOD STORE 780 Main 258-3456 Whirlpool 172 cu.fl. NO-FTJOST Refrigerator-Freezer WILLIAM K.PAXSON Moves to Portland William K. Paxson has been named corporate vice president in charge of per- sonnel and industrial relations for Willamette Industries, according to Gene D. Knudson, chairman of the board. Paxson has been working in the Albany regional office of the Building Materials Group, handling IDAHO CHOICE BEEF By The 35 Waif I lh.

FREEZER White BEEF From Klamath Includes Freezing I Freezer. I I industrial relations and personnel matters in Oregon and the South. In his new capacity, he will also have charge of personnel and industrial relations for the company's Western Kraft Paper Group operations in 13 states. In 1957, Paxson joined Willamette in Dallas, as a traffic manager, He became involved in industrial relations work in I960 and was promoted to vice president of the Building Materials Group in 1969. Paxson will be moving to Willamette's corporate headquarters in Pprland.

Another former mid-valley man, William Shields, has been promoted to executive vice president of the Building Materials Group, in charge of all building materials operations in Oregon and the South. Shields joined Willamette in Albany in 1967 as a plywood salesman, later becoming general manager of western manufacturing. In 1976, Shields became vice president. Central Oregon -BEEF TBhV $130 Half I lb. lb.

on jjMjvrlna each beef OR CHECK AND SAVE PLAN 89 M'2 Lt. Hogi Country StyU Souteg PORK PAX Nib. '43" Carl and Linda Bahrke are now operating Land-strom's Jewelery, a landmark in downtown Lebanon at 678 Main St. One of the oldest businesses in the city, Landstrom's was previous-ly owned by Carl's parents, Ruth and Vernon Bahrke, who continue to work part-time in the store. Carl worked with his parents while he was on summer vacation from school.

Linda also. is working part-time in the store. She is a graduate of Oregon State University and taught school for several years. lill closures, hit new highs, A new survey indicates that 44,000 Of 137,000 employees of sawmill and planing operations in the West have been affected by operating cutbacks and adjustments, the "Western Wood Products Association reported. This is up from 27,000 last week.

The WWPA noted that the 44,000 figure includes those unemployed, those working short weeks and those working alternate or short shifts. High interest rates that have brought homebuilding to its lowest level since the 1974-75 recession have in turn caused the slowdown Agent becomes a 'millionaire' Evenhus, a State Farm Insurance Companies agent in the Lebanon area, has been designated a member of the Millionaire Club, one of State Farm's highest life insurance honors. Evenhus, a four-time Millionaire Club member, has been a State Farm agent for 12 years. One of the country's major insurers. State Farm provides, insurance protection through exclusive agents, like- Evenhus, who provide auto, life, fire and health insurance coverage.

GIVE A GIFT THAT GLOWS V.M THE fAMDLE CASTLE BEEF SALE Face Feed Lot 1 $123 1 Falls I lb. 1 Cutting Wrapping and Delivery to your I 1 Farm Fresh 1 ArownESfl8 REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER SECTIONS WITH yj Model EET 172 PKW ON THESE NOW Includes oil protMiIng I delivery SPECIAL PURCHASE US PRIME BEEF By The $142 CARROT CAKE Reg. 3.29 Half Iwtludt oil proculn; free turkey with IF PAIO BY CASH ASK I ABOUT OUR 30 lb. BEEF PAX Vi Steaks Vi Roast 'i Gr. Beef $4995 GROUXO BEEF $125 I lb You May Ordr 327-2824 253-6220 APPLE CHUNKY CINNAMON BREAD 75' SALE CINNAMON ROLLS 8sl00 MIRACLE ALOE VERA JUICE 00 white only ty Phorw D.y.

SC99 One Week iodgerE Reg. 6 65 Prices Good OPEN SUNDAYS For SALE 10 AM-3 PM "Depend on it1 3002 S. Santiam Hwy. Lebanon, Oregon 259-2458 MEATS Ml BAST Of 1-5 AT ANKENY HILL EXIT BETWEEN ALBANY AND SALEM FOOD STAMPS ACCEPTED i.

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