Klamath Basin Business

October 2017

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Thursday, October 26, 2017, Herald and News

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Lone Star Traders

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New shop opens featuring antiques, upscale collectibles ...

New dentist takes over Hometown doc opens new family practice in Klamath Falls Pulley joins accounting firm — Page 6 Financial Focus: Don’t let volatile markets spook you

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Chamber taking nominations for 97th awards gala — Page 7 New realtors in K Falls — Page 7

Shasta Family Dental, a new practice in a familiar location, is under the direction of Dr. Mindy Brown (second from left). The office is taking over a dental operation from Dr. Albert Wedam, who retired last summer. Shasta Family Dental is located at 2504 Shasta Way in Klamath Falls. See story on Page 2.

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Chamber: www.klamath.org

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New dental practice in familiar locale; marks homecoming for Klamath doctor

By Kurt Liedtke H&N Staff reporter

When an opportunity to return home arose, Dr. Mindy Brown jumped at the chance, taking over a dental practice from Dr. Albert Wedam following his retirement in familiar location.

Brown, a Klamath Falls native who studied pre-med at Oregon Tech before pursuing her DMD at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), spent six years with a group dental practice in Olympia, Wash., but was seeking a chance to start her own business. Luckily, the right fit was right back in her hometown, and with Wedam’s retirement her own practice was in full swing by August.

While his retirement may have come as a surprise to many patients, Wedam sent a letter to all patients strongly endorsing Brown. Despite a few hiccups, Brown reported that the change from the patient perspective has been relatively smooth.

Renamed Shasta Family Dental, the transition from Dr. Wedam to Dr. Brown is now complete at the familiar dental practice building at 2504 Shasta Way, where a full spectrum of general dentistry services are offered, from routine cleanings to same-day emergencies. Shasta Family Dental provides cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, implants and dentures. The business offers sameday appointments for walk-in new clients, special financing and insurance options, and a dedication to giving back to the community.

Though barely a couple months in operation, the ever-growing list of schools, organizations and groups

Shasta Family Dental, a new practice in a familiar location, is under direction of Dr. Mindy Brown (second from left). The office is taking over a dental operation from Dr. Albert Wedam, who retired last summer.

that Shasta Family Dental has supported is impressive. Established in the company’s mission statement, Brown’s lifelong dedication to volunteerism is a primary philosophy instilled in Shasta Family Dental’s entire staff.

The office’s entryway is decorated with a growing display of organizations that Shasta Family Dental has supported, from Triad and Mazama schools to 4-H and Benefit For the Basin among many others.

“When we took over this practice I sat down with the staff and we talked as a group about what was important to us, and community was very important to every one of the staff members,” Brown saiddf. “So that was in our mission statement, and we had to figure out how do we live our mission statement, not just have it be a piece of paper on the wall.

That meant finding organizations that could use our help, and spread-

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ing it around. We are trying to find multiple organizations that could use a contribution of support to be as impactful in the Klamath Basin as possible.”

Beyond a sense of community while providing dental care with the latest technology, the key word in the Shasta Family Dental operation is family. Brown considers her staff family, and that attitude extends to the way each patient is treated.

“I think because our primary focus is patient oriented, we really want to make that patient feel comfortable, we really want to provide a great service

for them,” said Nicole Heryford, a dental assistant at Shasta with 18 years of dental experience.

“It’s a family and we’re going to treat you like family, ask how your kids are, remember you went hunting last week, did you get something … we’re interested in them as a person and family member, and as a person in the community. We want to get to know them and make them feel special.”

Shasta Family Dental is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The business is a Medicare provider with most major insurance companies, providing savings to patients because co-pays are lowered. It also partners with Care Credit, an organization that helps finance dental care, so that patients can make payments See DENTAL, page 6

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Lone Star Traders opens doors on South 6th Street Family business offers upscale collectibles for sale

A hand-carved wooden airplane model is shown above in the store.

Below, an antique shipping trunk is one of the attractions at the store.

BY GERRY O’BRIEN

H&N Editor

Lone Star Traders is going for that “wow!” factor.

The shop recently opened at 6831 S. Sixth St. just south of the Home Depot intersection. It was formerly the site of Orley’s Wood Stoves and, at one time, an auto repair shop called Chrome Ranch.

Fran and Al Smith, and their son, Alfred, have been collecting items for several years and, after retirement for Fran, she decided to open the store.

“We are hoping to offer something that is different than the normal collectibles,” Fran said recently. “We get a lot of people in here who just go, ‘wow!’ when they see what we have.”

The store offers new and used, antiques and collectible items. They buy, sell and trade.

“We have about 4,000 square feet of merchandise, but we don’t offer clothing and keep the glass antique items to a minimum,” Fran said.

There’s just about everything else, from a large knife collection, baseball cards, paintings, model ships, bicycles and luggage, and even an antique steamer trunk.

“We wanted it to be more of an upscale trading post,” said son, Alfred.

Fran, who used to clerk for the city, county and county schools, and is retired military, said she wanted

H&N Photos by Gerry O’Brien

Fran Smith shows off some of the flatware Lone Star Traders has to offer. The shop opened about five weeks ago on South Sixth Street.

to work at something that the family owned.

“We wanted to provide some things that maybe people of Klamath Falls would want and not have to shop elsewhere for them,” she said.

Store hours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more details, call 541-851-9238. A website is in the works, but there is a Facebook site up and running.

Alfred Smith, above, shows off a Civil War-era Federal soldier’s sword. The engraving on the sword is shown at right.

At left, there’s baseball cards too.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremonies

Business briefs Turkey Round-Up to aid the local Food Bank Join the Food Bank and Sherm’s Thunderbird Market and help round up some Thanksgiving turkeys to provide holiday dinner for families in need. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 22, simply round up your Thunderbird grocery purchase to the next dollar.

That additional money will help the Food Bank buy turkeys.

Open for registration: Oregon Tech Career Fair The Bookie Joint bookstore and coffee shop opened across from the Klamath County Courthouse recently.

First Interstate bank has merged with Bank of the Cascades and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September

Join Oregon Tech in recruiting interns and full-time employees across a wide range of hands-on degrees, according to a press release.

Because of OIT’s applied technology education model which fosters experiential hands-on learning, its students are prepared to make imme- K diate contributions to local business o organizations. They are work-ready when they graduate. Comprised of B H industry-experts, Oregon Tech faculty and staff have a deep understanding of workforce demands and i emerging technological advances o and applications.

The career fair will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the A Dow Center for Health Professions, i 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls. h To recruit Healthcare students in Wilsonville (EMT/EMS/Medical o M Laboratory Science) please email w jennifer.kass@oit.edu t b A Central Oregon Agriculture p

Central Ore Ag Seminar set Bulletproof Brewhouse was started by Oregon Tech students and sits near Campus Drive. It held a ribboncutting ceremony Sept. 23.

Seminar is coming to Bend, Friday, Nov. 10. This is a free event for a discussion specifically designed to provide agri-business owners and their managers with the tools for “Getting Organized.”

Contact: adefelice@schwabe. com

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Chamber preps for 97th awards gala On Jan. 27, 2018, the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce will recognize businesses and individuals who are making a difference in our community.

The Chamber is seeking nominations.

Do you know a business, organization, or an individual who: n Employs new ideas or approaches to doing business? n Demonstrates an alignment with clean energy or clean technology practices? n Demonstrates a successful approach to corporate social responsibility and can show a positive impact on the community? n Provides employees with an outstanding positive, healthy and productive workplace?

n Exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit, originality, personal integrity, and influence, who takes risks? n Has demonstrated exceptional business achievement and outstanding commitment to Klamath’s business community over their lifetime? n Devotes time and energy to strengthen and transform the organization that they lead?

Nominate them today. You can download the form or nominate online.

Tickets to the gala are on sale now This glamorous Hollywood-style awards show complete with entertainment will be held at The Ross Ragland Theater.

The annual awards gala is a great opportunity for networking, socializing, and celebrating. It’s

New ‘Sellers’ on the block in K Falls Klamath Falls principal broker opens new shop

By SEAN BASSINGER H&N Staff Reporter

Alan B. Pfeiffer, a principal broker in Klamath Falls, always wanted to open up his own real estate office.

“It’s always been a dream of mine,” Alan said, sitting at his new desk inside of a location he remodeled himself.

The 33-year-old owner just recently opened Sellers Realty at 200 East Main Street. Even now he’s hard at work with Ashley Keeney, his longtime girlfriend who also works as a broker, to hit the ground running and provide what they can.

Alan said he grew up learning about real estate from his father, Carl Pfeiffer, who owns Klamath Realty and has worked in the profession for more than 40 years. Alan himself said he has invested with his dad, fixed up properties and qualified for apprasals.

Right now, Alan said he’s licensed in Oregon and Nevada Alan referred to Klamath Falls real

estate as having “a real neat range” of prices from roughly $35,000 to $500,000. He expressed interest in setting up shop at the Mills Addition so he could help revitalize the area.

“I think we’re the only real estate in Mills Addition,” he said. “I like to see it getting cleaned up a little better.”

Sellers Realty works with both buyers and sellers to find the best fits possible for each, Alan said. For buyers, they’ll first check to see if a non-cash buyer is pre-qualified and then recommend another real estate location if they’re not. Next, they’ll print out a list of houses and set up appointments to view the properties.

More specifically, Alan said he wanted to help first-time home buyers in the millennial bracket navigate through their buying-and-selling endeavors.

“If they want to make an offer, we’ll guide them through the process,” Alan said. “We want to try to make sure we’re on the ball.”

Alan added that he and Keeney would respond as fast as they could within moments, unlike other companies or agencies who may take

also a great way promote a business and play a role in honoring our outstanding members, individuals, and businesses.

Tickets include complimentary drinks and hors d’ouevres as well as entry into the awards show.

Featured awards include: n Big Idea Innovation Award n Environmental Leadership Award n Commitment to Community Award n Best Place to Work (2 Categories) n Spirit of Entrepreneurism n Lifetime Achievement n Pathfinder Award A special thank you to our title sponsor, U.S. Bank. More sponsorships are available.

Call Heather or Chrystal at 541-884-5193.

much longer to get back to customers.

Sellers Realty also has plans to branch out through social media on sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Alan said they’ll strive for greater aspirations as they continue on with their day-today.

“Our main goal one day is to be the number one office in town,” Alan said.

More information on Sellers Realty can be found online at buyorsellersrealty.com.

AT RIGHT: Brokers Alan Pfeiffer and Ashley Keeney of Sellers Realty.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Market volatility scare you?

Halloween is almost upon us.

Of course, on Halloween night, you may see a parade of monsters, demons, Transformers and other frightening individuals stopping by your house, exercising their right to demand candy.

Fortunately, their appearance will be unlikely to cause you unpleasant dreams. But some people seem to have real fears about other things — such as what may happen in the financial markets. One way to keep those fears at bay is to avoid certain impulsive moves, such as the following: n Avoid ducking out of the market — Consider this: In March 2007, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at about 12,275 points. Exactly two years later, in the immediate aftermath of the financial crisis, the Dow had fallen to about 6,500 — a drop of 47 percent and the Dow’s lowest point in 12 years. By that time, a lot of people had gone to the investment sidelines. So, what did they miss? Depending on how long they stayed out of the market, they may have missed some, or perhaps most, of one of the longest and strongest bull markets in history, because, just eight years later, the Dow had soared to almost 21,000, a gain of 223 percent. Of course, investing does involve the risk of losing principal, and there is no guarantee the market will perform as it has in the past. However, it’s fair to say that if you duck out of the market during its lower points, you might not benefit from the gains that may follow. n Avoid chasing “hot” stocks — By the time you hear about a supposedly “hot” stock, it may already be cooling off. Also, how trustworthy is the source? Does this tip come from an unbiased, knowledgeable individual? If not, you have reason

to question its value. Even more important, though, you need to ask if the hot stock is appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance.

If not, it’s not so hot. n Avoid taking on too much — or too little — risk. If you feel the need to push your portfolio toward the maximum possible returns, you might invest too aggressively and take on too much risk. Conversely, if you are determined to avoid any amount of loss, at any time, you might invest so conservatively that your portfolio won’t grow enough to help you achieve your long-term goals. You need to strike a balance between risk and reward that is appropriate for you, and you need to make investment choices suitable for your individual risk tolerance. n Avoid owning too many of the same investments — If you own a lot of one particular financial asset and a market downturn affects that asset class strongly, your portfolio could suffer. But if you spread your investment dollars among domestic and international stocks, bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on, you may not be as susceptible to a downturn, because different types of investments often perform differently at any given time. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of market volatility, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.)

No matter what you do, you can’t take all the uncertainty out of investing. But by understanding market volatility and the composition of your portfolio, you can invest with more confidence.

Meredith Hoffman Financial Advisor-Edward Jones 1307 S Alameda Ave, Suite B Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541-273-2483

Laura Pulley joins accounting firm Isler Group LLC has announced the addition of Laura Pulley as a principal to its accounting firm. Laura brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the firm’s Pulley strong team of professionals, according to a news release.

Pulley has a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 1996 and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the Oregon Institute of

Technology in 2005. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 2001 and a Certified Management Accountant in 2013.

Pulley has performed a variety of accounting work, including all types of tax planning, preparation, attest services including compilations, reviews and audits.

In addition, Pulley consulted with various business services ranging from contracted CFO work, payroll services, accounting support and software support.

Chamber adds new members Businesses that have recently joined the Chamber of Commerce:

■ McBride Surveying joined in September.

■ Southern Oregon Chapter ASSE joined in September.

■ Adept Networks joined in September.

■ Whoa Tavern in Keno joined in October.

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towards care at little to no interest.

It also offers discounts for clientele paying via cash to offset costs for those without insurance.

“We hope that they come because they want to be seen in an office that respects patient’s individual needs, and treats them with compassion,” added Brown.

“The hardest part for patients is feeling like they’re just another chart with an individual issue, as opposed to a whole person who has their own desired treatment outcomes.”

For more information about Shasta Family Dental visit www.shastafamilydental.com, call 541-884-5474, or stop-in at 2504 Shasta Way in Klamath Falls.

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Jobless claims follow seasonal work patterns Employment in South Central Oregon: September 2017 The employment situation was largely unchanged in September with hiring following typical seasonal patterns in both Klamath and Lake Counties.

strong gains from local government education and the federal government.

Lake County:

Klamath County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in September, up slightly from 5.6 percent in August. The unemployment rate has been steadily trending upward since June when it was 5.1 percent.

Klamath County added 160 jobs in September, typical hiring for this time of year.

Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 2.6 percent from September 2016 (+590 jobs). Job growth was concentrated in health care, leisure,

and construction. A few industries posted notable job losses, including professional and business services

(-70 jobs); retail trade (-40 jobs); and manufacturing (-30 jobs). Public sector employment was up largely due to

Patterson to run Citizens for Safe Schools Citizens for Safe Schools has announced its new executive director, Bill Patterson.

Patterson believes kids are our future, and if we can make a difference in a kid’s life, that’s a pretty good day, according to a press release.

He’s lived in the Klamath Basin since 1994 except for a four-year stint at the Oregon Coast.

He worked at Fred Meyer for 27 years in 13 different stores in Oregon and had his own business in the Basin for 12 years.

Patterson has volunteered in the Basin for several different organizations, but has spent most of his time working with youth. He has been heavily involved in Operation School Bell for the last three years, Destination Imagination for 17 years and on and off at the Klamath City School District since 1995.

“There is nothing quite like watch-

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ing a kid light up when they ‘get’ something they’ve been working on, and seeing them grow with just a little encouragement and attention is extremely Patterson rewarding,” he said in a press release.

Patterson brings a lot of excitement, passion and innovative ideas to Citizens for Safe Schools. He says he is looking forward to working together with other youth-serving agencies and helping each other make a difference in our community, ourselves and most importantly our kids.

Citizens for Safe Schools has been operating in Klamath County for 18 years and has provided mentoring services to over 800 youth as well as character education and a variety of other supports to city and county school districts.

The future for Citizens includes:

continuing the Kids in the Middle Mentoring Program (based on the proven Big Brothers Big Sisters model), developing peer and other model mentoring programs in order to serve a much larger number of youth, working closely with the Youth Attendance team to increase attendance, continuing to partner with Klamath Promise to increase graduation rates and more.

Current opportunities include volunteer mentor for Kids in the Middle, volunteer for School Guardian pilot at Ponderosa Middle School, volunteer to help in the office, volunteer to host/organize and staff group activities with mentors and mentees, volunteer to man booths in the community and more.

For more information on how you can get involved or if you have any questions for the Citizens for Safe Schools staff, call 541-882-3198 or email info@citizensfosafeschools.org.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was little changed at 5.7 percent from 5.6 percent in August. The rate was 6.3 percent in September 2016, not a statistically significant decline.

The employment situation in September was largely unchanged from August; the county typically posts modest job losses in September.

Lake County nonfarm business establishments added a total of 70 jobs from September 2016 (+3.1%).

These gains were concentrated in retail trade (+30) and local government (+20).

Klamath County Chamber of Commerce 205 Riverside Drive, Ste. A Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Office: 541-884-5193 Fax: 541-884-5195

Heather Tramp, Executive director Email: heathert@klamath.org www.klamath.org www.facebook.com/KlamathChamber twitter.com/AccessKlamath

Chamber Executive Board President: Wes French First Vice President: Rachael Spoon Treasurer/Secretary: Jennifer Scanlan Members: Jason Chapman, Sergio Cisneros, George Ormsbee Immediate Past President: Todd Andres

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