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BUSINESS NOTES Rheumatologist joins
Lakewood's specialists
STAPLES - Dr. Kathryn Riordan joined Lakewood Health System's list of on-staff specialists.
Riordan, rheumatologist, will be accepting appointments four days a week.
Riordan previously practiced at Lakewood Health System as a consulting specialist through CentraCare. After finishing medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Maryland, Riordan attended the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to complete her internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship.
Smith joins BMC in pediatrics
Dr. Dean Smith, pediatrics specialist, joined Brainerd Medical Center.
Smith will begin seeing patients at Brainerd Medical Center and the Family Birthplace at St. Joseph's Medical Center in September.
Smith has been caring for children in his pediatrics practice for more than 15 years. Smith attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, and completed his residencies in pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Michigan and Columbus Children's Hospital.
Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union wins awards
Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union is receiving national recognition for outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.
The marketing team was recently honored with two Golden Mirror awards from the Credit Union Executive Society and four Diamond awards from The Credit Union National Association.
Mid-Minnesota received a second place Golden Mirror award in the direct marketing/mail series category for their home equity loan promotion. They were also honored with an award of merit in the newsletter category for their Gold Club newsletter, Eureka.
MMFCU received two first-place diamond awards. The first was in the direct mail series category for their home equity loan promotion. The second was in the two-color or less newsletter category for their Gold Club newsletter, Eureka. MMFCU also received two awards of merit; one for their 2006 Annual Report and another for their efforts in youth marketing and financial education.
Marnie Perfetti, marketing and business development director, and Amanda MacDonald and Sarah Speer, marketing and business development specialists, were recognized for the awards. Mid-Minnesota's award-winning newsletters, annual report and ad campaign were designed in collaboration with Range Printing.
Nisswa chamber seeks board members
NISSWA - The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is seeking members the Nisswa Chamber Board of Directors.
The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Board will have four open director positions for a three-year term and also one open director position for a two-year term, beginning January 2009.
The requirements are: the individual or the company they represent must be a Nisswa Chamber member, have an availability to volunteer personal time to attend monthly board meetings on a regular basis, as well as, volunteer time for involvement with various chamber-sponsored committees/events.
Applications are available at the chamber office and should be submitted by Sept. 10. Interested individuals may also contact the Nisswa Chamber at 963-2620 or susan@nisswa.com.
Eschenbacher joins Nextera in Baxter
BAXTER - Brenda Eschenbacher joined Nextera Communications in Baxter as an order processor/provisioning specialist.
Eschenbacher was employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. for 10 years as an accounts payable clerk and a shipping clerk. She also brings experience in the telecommunications field from CTC.
Soukup partners with EPA's WaterSense Program
Ron Soukup, Brainerd, a certified irrigation designer, partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSenseSM program to promote water-efficient landscapes.
Soukup has undergone testing and achieved certification for landscape irrigation design with an emphasis on water efficiency, through a certification program labeled by WaterSense.
Nominations sought for 2008 Nisswa Citizen of the Year
NISSWA - For 20 years the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding individual for their contributions to the community.
Anyone may nominate a person for this award. The chamber is currently accepting names for the 2008 Nisswa Citizen of the Year. The nominee does not have to be a business person, a Nisswa Chamber member or be a citizen of Nisswa. Summer residents qualify for nomination.
The nominee must have strong stewardship values whose energies are focused for the betterment of the community. The nominee may have been recognized with a distinctive honor for a project or for ongoing participation in community affairs. A committee consisting of previous Citizens of the Year review the nominations and the 2008 Citizen of the Year will be recognized at the Oct. 9 Nisswa Chamber Fall Members' Dinner at Cragun's Legacy.
Previous Nisswa Citizens of the Year include: Mark Ulm, 2007; Lenny Hodgson, 2006; George Holtan, 2005; Wendell Draves, 2004; Robert M. "Bob" Holland, 2003; Dick Carlson, 2002; Ingrid Anderson, 2001; Harold Kraus, 2000; Jerry & Ruth Peltier, 1999; Mark Ronnei, 1998; Bernice Hinkie, 1997; Bob Sheplee, 1996; Terry McGaughey, 1995; Jack Warden, 1994; Marv Koep, 1993; Howard Wallentine, 1992; Bob Hurst, 1991; Dick Cook, 1990; Jim Dullum, 1989; Scott Mike Thurlow, 1988.
All nominations must be in writing and received by the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce no later than Sept. 15. Those nominating someone must include in a letter the reasons why their candidate should be considered for the 2008 Citizen of the Year along with his/her own address and telephone number in case further information is requested. Mail nominations to: Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 185, Nisswa, MN 56468 or e-mail to susan@nisswa.com.
Worden becomes care coordinator
STAPLES - Lakewood Health System's Medical Home has named Niki Worden as the Medical Home care coordinator.
As the care coordinator, Worden will coordinate appointments, reminders, education, record reviews and physician access for Medical Home patients.
The Medical Home is being developed by the state of Minnesota and Medicare due to evidence that this special, comprehensive care can improve the health of people with complex medical needs. A similar model has been successfully used for special needs children for more than 20 years.
Since the debut of the Medical Home at Lakewood Health System, nearly 200 patients have joined this comprehensive model of care.
Medical Home patients are identified by the facility through a review of factors such as multiple medications, multiple illnesses and unstable illnesses. For more information, contact Dr. John Halfen at (218) 894-8590 or by e-mail drjohnhalfen@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.
Ryan receives Tastefully Simple award
NISSWA - Deb Ryan, an area Tastefully Simple consultant, received an award at the direct-selling company's national conference Aug. 14-17 in Minneapolis.
This is the second year she has received the award in her two-year career with Tastefully Simple.
Ryan accepted the "Mover & Shaker Sales Award" from Jill Blashack Strahan, Tastefully Simple founder and CEO, in a special onstage ceremony. The award, honored her achievement of reaching $35,000-49,000 in sales, an achievement among the company's nearly 25,000 consultants.
Culver's earns award for landscaping
BAXTER - Bea & Mark Liedl, owners of Culver's in Baxter, were one of the select few franchise partners across the country chosen to receive the Green Thumb award from Culver Franchising System Inc.
CFSI representatives completed a system-wide review of 380-plus restaurants to rate the best at developing and maintaining each restaurants' ambience and outdoor landscaping.
lia sophia names top sales advisers
lia sophia, fashion jewelry business, recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism.
Alisha Smith and Laurie Goble, both of Baxter, earned the accomplishment in their first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new advisers.
Nisswa at Night planned Sept. 9
NISSWA - Nisswa at Night, the Nisswa Chamber networking event, is planned from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Hunts Point Sportman's Club, 2142 76th St. S.W. or County Road 29 in Pequot Lakes.
Appetizers, refreshments and a door prize are planned. The event is open to Nisswa Chamber members and their employees. RSVP is requested by calling 963-2620 or e-mail mary@nisswa.com.
CHOW planned at Iven's on the Bay
CHOW, the Brainerd Lakes Chamber's networking event, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Iven's on the Bay.
Cost to attend is $5 with advance reservations and $7 at the door. Advance registration and cancellations accepted until 4 p.m., Wednesday.
For more information, call the chamber at 822-7107 or e-mail ewolf@explorebrainerdlakes.com.
Insurance and financial advisers workshop planned
The Paul Bunyan Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will be hosting two full days of continuing education (15 hours total) on Sept. 18 and 19 at the Country Inn & Suites in Baxter.
For more information, call (800) 450-4900.
OFF THE WIRE
Back-to-school spendng plan is needed
Associated Press
The sagging economy may prompt some parents to reconsider how they approach their back-to-school shopping this year.
To avoid buying more than your family can afford - or arguing with your tween in the middle of the mall - parents should work out a spending plan with their children, advises Beb Linton, education program manager for Atlanta-based Consumer Credit Counseling Service.
"It's important to set a budget and make it clear that if they want to buy something expensive, they need to give something up somewhere else," Linton said.
Linton suggests buying things like underwear and socks in bulk from warehouse stores, and shopping at discount retailers. He also pointed out that clothes often go on sale after the initial back-to-school rush, so waiting a few weeks into the school year could get you more bang for your buck. Children grow quickly, so look for clothes with no definite waistline or elastic waistbands.
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