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JUN
E 2014
MILESTONES........................2 - Anniversaries - Birthdays - New To Support Services - Expectant Parents Announcement
COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEER & UPCOMING EVENTS ......3 - Summer Camp Sign-Ups - Boys & Girls Club
SOMETHING IN COMMON..4 - 3rd Fridays in Metro Medford - Common Event Dates - 4th Annual Beer Week in Downtown Medford
- Battle of the Beards - Battle of the Bones
ON THE SHOWROOMFLOOR..................................5 - Mark of Excellence Award - Car Commercial - Advancement Opportunities
LIVE WELL WORK WELL...6 - Eat This Not That - BBQ
EMPLOYEE VALUE .............6 - Uncommonly Good Deal
DEAR JOSEPHINE ...............7 - Parking
IN THE SPOTLIGHT ...........8 - Meet David Powell
SUPER STORE TO YOUR DOOR (The Making Of) .......9
COMMON EATS...................9 - Restaurant Review
STARBUCKS OFFER .........10
DETOUR AHEAD ..............10 - Father’s Day Trivia - Father’s Day Poll
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TONES 2 Battle of the Beards IN THE SPOTLIGHT 8
MILESTONESANNIVERSARIES
Travis Drennan Director 17
Buddy Lawruk Computer Systems Supervisor 15
Steve Meager Lithia Direct Manager 12
Abraham Grupe Director 10
Jan Spackman Talent Acq & Development Lead 10
Shane Chalmers Project Manager 9
Tina Miller Director 9
Michael Hill Regional Account Manager 8
Ashley Morgan Hiring Resource Manager 8
Lorie Harmon Learning & Development Manager 7
Jacob Kristof Lead Graphic Designer 5
Joanna Sexton Sales Tax Accountant 5
Felicitee Jones Talent Acq & Development Lead 4
Nickolas Barajas Parts Distr Center Admin 4
Mikayla Lashley Payroll Administrator 3
Christina Tate Corporate Accounting Manager 3
Christina Shayne Consolidation Accountant 2
Brittany Rodriguez Talent Acq & Development Lead 2
Christian Venables Store AP Supervisor 1
Pamela Leandro-Notch Ntl Talent Acq & Develop Mgr 1
NEW TO SUPPORT SERVICES
Kirk Miller SCFC Account Representative April 11th
Cassandra Pitcairn Accounts Payable Administrator April 21st
Emily Voelkel Payroll Administrator April 21st
Ashley Heatherly AR Administrator April 22nd
Melinda Brown Senior A/P Administrator April 28th
Elizabeth Eselin Payroll Administrator April 28th
Stephanie Steele Talent Acq & Development Lead May 5th
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BIRTHDAYS
Heather Hernandez 3
Mary Eby 4
Bradley Mamer 4
Inara Kogan 5
Danny Negra 5
Michael Fealey 8
Justin Hanlin 9
Dane Johnson 10
Edward Lakatos 12
Steven Justice 19
Sara Six-Plankenhorn 21
Randall Sparks 22
Carla Hegler 23
KASSIE LEACH
Melodie Ann arrived fashionable late
4/23/14 at 1:33pm 8lbs 1 oz 20.5 inches
long. Kassie said, “She fills our life with
sweet music.”
OH BABY!
FRIENDS, SUN, AND SUMMER FUN AT THE ROGUE VALLEY YMCA
It’s that time of year again. School’s out for
summer and our children are looking for
something fun to do! Look no further than
our local Rogue Valley YMCA. Check out
the link below and get your kids enrolled
in some summer camp fun!
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COME HAVE FUN AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB THIS SUMMER!
Location: Talent Elementary School, Classroom 14
Program Dates: June 16th-August 22nd
Summer Hours: Extended Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am-2:30pm(Extra cost: see flyer)
Club Hours:Mon - Fri 2:30pm-6:30pm(No extra cost)
Ages: 5-18
Free USDA breakfast, lunch and snack -
every day all summer long!
VIEW THE FLYERClick here
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBSOF THE ROGUE VALLEY TALENT BRANCH
• Weekly Field Trips: Rogue Rock Gym,
RRRink, Yogurt Hut, Bowling,
Swimming (Daniel Meyer Pool),
Ice Cream
• Book Club-Walk to the Library!
• Water Day: Water Balloon Fun, Relay
Races, Slip-n-Slide
• Gardening Club and Community
Service Projects
• Science Club, Sewing Club, Chess
Club, and Hiking Club
• Sport and Recreation Activities-Run/
Walk Club, Dodge Ball, Soccer,
Basketball, Obstacle Course, etc.
• End of Summer Talent Show
• Wii & Xbox Competitions
• Daily Arts and Crafts
• And so much more!
SUMMER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
COMMON COMMUNITY NEWS
VIEW SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE
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SOMETHING IN COMMON
Medford Beer WeekWebsite
EVENT INFOWebsite
MEDFORD BEER WEEK JUNE 6 - 14
Medford Beer Week 2014 is a city wide
celebration June 6-14 of the craft beer
industry, focused on local and regional
craft beers. Not only will there be world
class local and regional beers, Medford also
has top-notch establishments – both
restaurants and bars – that understand the
importance of quality beer, and who are
committed and care about the beer and
food they serve. There is no better way to
showcase this passion than to celebrate it
for an entire week. Click the links below for
information on the week long festivities:
BATTLE OF THE BEARDS (AND MUSTACHES) JUNE 8
Have you let that facial hair go unshaven
for so long you now have a new hairy best
friend? A friend who keeps you warm and
gives you pieces of surprise food left over
from yesterday’s lunch? If you’d like to
show off your furry face, then we’ve got
the event for you!
Come to the Southern Oregon’s Own
Battle of the Beards (and Mustaches).
June 8 from Noon to 8pm. The
Rocky-Tonk Grill & Saloon. 333 E Main
St. Medford, Oregon. Men and women
welcome to compete. Click here for a list
of categories:
Also enjoy live music from Buckle Rash,
The Legendary Goodtimes, and Ern
Diggle $ The Rattlers; fantastic food and
libations from the Rocky-Tonk Saloon &
Grill, vendors and buckets of fun!
$25 to compete / $10 to spectate; the first
50 competitors to register will receive a
free Battle of the Beards commemorative
pint glass.
For sponsor information and registration
form go to:
Medford Beer WeekFacebook Page
Battle of the BonesWebsite
REGISTER HERE
BATTLE OF THE BONES
Looking for something fun to do?
Check out Battle of the Bones Friday,
June 20th and Saturday, June 21st in
Central Point. It’s guaranteed to be a
fun time! Click on the link below to
learn more.
THIRD FRIDAYS IN METRO MEDFORD
Mark your calendars for June 20th!
After work enjoy a beer and wine garden,
a trolley to shuttle everyone downtown,
Peruvian Point food truck, and live music
by Ol’ Mount’ n Due. What a perfect
way to start your weekend!
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Lunchtime concerts will be starting
June 27th! Enjoy your lunchtime in the
park while listening to local bands.
Concerts start at 11:45am - 1:15pm
June 27 – Tempest
June 28 – Foxhollow
Visit The Third FridayFacebook Here
Visit Foxhollow’s Music
T HE
COMM NSD O W N T O W N M E D F O R D
ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR
JUST FOR FUN
MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
“The Mark of Excellence award is a
unique distinction reserved for only the
best General Motors dealers. These
dealerships exhibit professionalism,
superior customer satisfaction, and
maintain excellent sales while expanding
their business.” Congratulations All
American Chevrolet of Odessa!
ZACHARY QUINTO VS. LEONARD
NIMOY: "THE CHALLENGE"
What happens when old school goes
head to head with new school in a battle
of speed and wits? Leonard Nimoy takes
Ever wanted to learn more about the
advancement opportunities available
within the company, to read success
stories from fellow co-workers, find out
what’s new in our Talent department as
well as how to connect with our talent
leads and managers? Connect with
them on elithia!
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Visit The TalentAcquisition Website
Watch Commercial
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIESon newbie Zachary Quinto and his all-new
Audi S7.
Visit Their Facebook Here
Visit Their Website Here
Remember, Lithia employees can
receive 15% off at the beautiful Larks
accross the street! Check out their
website and Facebook page to make a
reservation and view the menu.
UNCOMMONLY GOOD DEAL: LARKS
Must Present Lithia Employee Badge.Not to be combined with any other offer.
YOUR BILL WITHYOUR LITHIA BADGE
LIVE WELL, WORK WELLGRILL THIS NOT THAT
Stick with lean cuts when firing up the BBQ this Father’s Day like chicken, salmon or
shrimp. Don’t forget the grill creates a unique, smoky flavor for not only meat but
vegetables and fruits too!
Try this meal on the grill:
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Entree: Simple Grilled ShrimpMix plenty of olive oil with a few cloves of chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, salt,
and pepper. Marinate shrimp in half of the mixture for 20 minutes, and then grill
over high heat for 2 minutes a side, brushing with the remaining garlic oil.
Side: Grilled Corn on the CobHusk corn and brush with extra virgin olive oil. Cook on medium high, turning
occasionally until kernels are light brown 6-10 minutes
For Dessert: Grilled Banana BoatPeel a banana and split down the middle with a knife. Stuff with mini marshmallows and
mini chocolate chips. Wrap in foil and grill on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
Enjoy your very own s’mores banana!
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Dear Josephine,
I am frustrated, angry, perturbed,
flustered, annoyed, outraged, indignant,
irate and most of all furious. Would you
like to know why? Well I’ll tell you, even if
you don’t want to know. I got a parking
ticket! I had to park on the street outside
of the building for longer than the allowed
2 hours. I realize that this is frowned upon
and in normal circumstances I would
DEAR JOSEPHINE
Jo King - Worked for Lithia 15 years, started as a temp and never left after
the job was done. You can find her in the stairways or elevator. She has high
aspirations of being on Food Network's Iron Chef so in her spare time you
can find her at Shoji's cooking with her own "secret ingredient."
Questions or Comments
for Josephine? Email them
agree with you and say that I deserved the
ticket. However, when they are doing
construction in the parking lot and it is
unavailable and there is nowhere else to
park, I think we should get a free pass
until the construction is finished. This, is
not the reason I am so upset, the reason I
am so upset goes beyond getting a parking
ticket. I am upset, no furious, because all
of this could have been avoided if the
people who have parking permits for the
garage, would actually park in the garage!!
I can’t even tell you how irritating it is to
drive around the block and see parking
permit hang tags in the mirror of the cars
in the very few parking spots. It really
makes me want to turn every single one of
them in and have their permits removed
and given to people who will actually use
them. People who would be grateful to
have the opportunity to always have a
parking spot regardless of the construction
going on. I am not above going around
and getting license plates of all of those
vehicles and turning them into the people
who handle the parking permits. Maybe
then I can get a parking spot and not get a
ticket. Do you have any suggestions, or
should I go to the proper authorities?
Perturbed Parker
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Dear Perturbed,
Wow, you’re so passionate about your
parking, as you very well should be.
Parking tickets are no joke, I thought
they were more of a suggestion and I
parked my car out on the street every day
for two years. I finally came out to see my
car getting towed, apparently you have to
pay those tickets, who would have
thought?
Anyhow, that won’t happen to you
because you clearly are aware that you
need to pay those or else you wouldn’t be
so angry. Aside from parking super close
and blocking these annoying people in,
there isn’t a lot you can do other than talk
to the people who control the parking.
Start writing down license plate numbers,
vehicle make and models and take it to
the authorities so that they can address
the inconsiderate people so you don’t
have to deal with that. As a proud Lithia
employee you shouldn’t have to be
subjected to such blatant misuse of the
generosity of the company. Each parking
pass costs the company money, money
that they willingly spend so that we are
blessed with a guaranteed parking spot
when coming to work. It’s a blatant
disregard for other people when these
people park in the lots when they clearly
have garage spots. I wholeheartedly agree
with you that these people are rude
should definitely be turned into the
parking authorities. Power to the non
permit people!! May we live long and
park prosperously in the years ahead.
Jo King
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: DAVID POWELL By Sara Plankenhorn
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Born in Grants Pass, David Powell’s birth
certificate lists Jump Off Joe Creek as his
place of birth. He is one of four siblings.
David has two brothers and one sister all
his junior. Marriage is the common
denominator in the Powell family. David,
like his brothers, is married and his sister
plans to wed in November of this year. All
hoping to have marriages that stand up to
the 39 year run like his parent’s so far. The
senior Powell’s still occupy the family farm
in Eagle Point and all of their children have
remained in the valley. The Powell men
enjoy spending time with each other-
whether it is fishing for salmon and
steelhead or chopping firewood for their
father. David and his brothers recently
returned from their ninth annual trip to
Hart Mountain in Eastern Oregon.
David graduated from Eagle Point High
School in 1996 and then studied at UTI in
Arizona where he received his associates
degree in automotive diesel. He and Laura
will celebrate their second anniversary in
September and they welcomed baby Heidi
Elizabeth eleven weeks ago. David and
Laura almost didn’t happen. Mistakenly, he
signed up for a wine club membership at
Agate Ridge Winery. While picking up his
final order, David was approached by the
tasting room manager. When asked if he
was seeing anyone David felt compelled to
fib a bit- assuming that the she- herself had
designs on him. But he confessed to being
single and was set up with Laura. As if he
doesn’t have enough on his plate already-
they have gone in on a shared venture –
they recently purchased Best Friends
Animal Hospital in Talent and Laura, a
veterinarian, runs the practice. Someday
they would like to own a winery and build
a castle. The castle would serve as a place to
host events and provide a living for family
members.
Seventeen years ago David joined Lithia
Motors as a Jeep apprentice technician at
Medford Dodge. He then functioned as an
internal service advisor and soon moved on
to being a customer facing service advisor.
David joined Support Services and his role
became that of the Northwest regional
service advisor trainer. He then took on the
function of acquisitions service manager.
Next, David spearheaded a group of service
advisors to reduce the turnover rate. He
then began installing service contract
programs. And last but not least David
joined LAD as the fixed ops project
manager and most recently has settled into
his current position as owner loyalty and
retention manager. He is directly involved
with earning and retaining customers for
life utilizing targeted personal messages.
David’s work ethic is impressive. He knows
what he wants in life, he believes it is out
there, and with effort he is working to
accomplish his goals. His first job outside
the family farm was at Burger King in
White City. This was a deal breaker with his
grandmother. David had his eye on a truck
and she was willing to lend the funds only if
David sought out work on his own. For
eight months he took his weekly paycheck
to church where he gave it to his
grandmother until the debt was paid. How
has having a baby changed this
self-admitted rule breaking/ boundary
pushing guy? David says it has opened his
mind to long term planning. He would like
Heidi to have ample opportunities in life.
He is beginning to think about college
education and retirement.
So, true story. David was on an acquisition
in Nebraska where the high temperature
was 19 degrees. On this particular morning
the temperature was a balmy 11 degrees.
And just like every morning for the past two
weeks-David pulled the bright blue Chevy
Avalanche under the portico in front of the
motel office, locked it with the only key and
left it running. He was inside checking out
while a thief stole the vehicle. The local
police were more concerned with the fact
that David had left the car running and less
interested in retrieving the avalanche which
held his belongings. To add insult to injury-
he was placed in the back of the patrol car
and delivered to the front entrance of the
dealership. Car was found… items were
forever lost.
The word that comes to my mind when I
think of David Powell is longevity. This is
supported by his solid family loyalty, his
steadfastness in his career, and his
unwavering commitment to his future
and those who depend on him.
THE MAKING OFSUPERSTORE TO YOUR DOOR
COMMON EATS
CLICK TO WATCHTHE VIDEO
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SUPERSTORE TO YOUR DOOR
Check out this sneak preview of the
making of the un-released spots for the
“Superstore to your Door” campaign
featuring David Powell and some of his
Visit LilyPhad’s Facebook
Pahd Garlic = Chicken marinated in garlic
oil, white pepper, broccoli, fresh garlic,
cabbage, carrot, and thin soy sauce, stir
fried with garlic sauce
Pahd Cashew Nuts Delight = Stir-fried
chicken with roasted cashew nuts, celery,
dried chili, carrots, broccoli, and onions in
hot chili sauce
After taking our order the waitress quickly
brought out a side salad topped with a Thai
honey-mustard dressing (I added pepper to
it – I like pepper ;) with a vegetable spring
roll in a thin sweet-n-spicy chili sauce.
Shortly after finishing our salad – this
happened….. OHH-MAH-GAWSH
LOOK AT THIS GOODNESS!
I have to say both dishes showed a
wonderful display of food art! The
vegetables tasted extremely fresh and not
overcooked. The dish itself was in no way
drown in the sauce it was cooked in; the
sauce-to-food ratio was spot on. Though
these menu items had a picture of a spicy
pepper next to them (signifying a spicy
dish) it was very mild to me (of course, I
can handle some pretty hot foods). That
being said they can make these dishes as
spicy as you want, so if you like your spice
be sure to let them know!
If you get the chance I highly recommend
stopping in and trying them out. You can
call in orders to go, however they’ve halted
delivering food for the time being. Be sure
to visit them on Facebook.
LILYPHAD THAI CUISINE RESTAURANTby Guest Reviewer, Buddy Lawruk
Hmmmm. . . what’s for lunch? A common
question asked and heard on a daily basis. I
was asked this very question the other day
and I thought “I’m craving something with
a pronounced aromatic component with an
added edge of spice!”. THAI CUISINE!!
With the decision made on the type of
food we wanted, it was time to decide on
which establishment to visit. We decided
on one of the ‘newer’ downtown
restaurants; a small place called “LilyPhad
Thai Cuisine”, located at 318 E. Main St.
in downtown Medford.
This restaurant offers a VERY affordable
lunch menu with dishes that are prepared
with your choice of tofu, chicken, pork,
beef, shrimp – and even squid! Other
dishes also include duck, salmon, tilapia…
We decided on the following:
fellow LAD team members.
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FATHER’S DAY TRIVIA - DID YOU KNOW???
Father’s Day was invented as a way to sell menswear during the Depression.
The greeting card industry and the New York Associated Men’s Wear Retailers,
whose profits were down during the Depression, conceived of Father’s Day as a
promotional tool to sell cards and ties.
TELL US WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE NEW STARBUCKS
AT THE COMMONS!
Do you enjoy the smells? Like having your caffeine fix just steps away? Or, maybe it’s
the swanky new look and ambiance. Whatever it might be………. We want to know!
Share your favorites on our new Facebook page and be entered to win some fun prizes
compliments of Starbucks At The Commons! This is an exclusive offer for our SS
group, so be sure and get your post up soon! The first round of weekly winners
will be randomly chosen and announced on Friday, June 6th!
Here’s how to enter:
• Like our Facebook page
• Include a message (feel free to post a picture)
• Add hashtags: #starbucksatthecommons
#atthecommons
DETOUR AHEAD
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FROM STARBUCKS AT THE COMMONS
FATHER’SDAY POLL
Click to submit your Answer
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FATHER KNOWS BEST....
The word “Father” is the more formal
reference to our male parent, but many
of us have affectionate terms for what
we call our dads.
Poll Question:
WHAT FUN TERM DO YOU CALL
YOUR FATHER BESIDES “DAD?”
COME HAVE FUN AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB THIS SUMMER!
Location: Talent Elementary School, Classroom 14 Program Dates: June 16th-August 22nd Summer Hours: Extended Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am – 2:30pm (Extra cost: see back) Club Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm
(No extra cost) Ages: 5-18
FREE USDA BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK
-Every day all summer long!
SUMMER ACVTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Weekly Field Trips: Rogue Rock Gym, RRRink, Yogurt Hut, Bowling, Swimming (Daniel Meyer Pool), Ice Cream
Book Club-Walk to the Library! Water Day: Water Balloon Fun, Relay Races, Slip-n-Slide Gardening Club and Community Service Projects Science Club, Sewing Club, Chess Club, and Hiking Club Sport and Recreation Activities-Run/Walk Club, Dodge Ball, Soccer, Basketball, Obstacle Course, etc. End of Summer Talent Show Wii & Xbox Competitions Daily Arts and Crafts And so much more!
Summer Registration begins May 1, 2014!
Call Megan at 541.292.4851 or visit our website www.begreat4kids.com for more information.
TALENT BRANCH
TALENT BRANCH
Talent Elementary School, Classroom 14P.O. Box 770 • 307 Wagner Cr Rd • Talent, OR 97540
(541) 292-4851 • www.begreat4kids.com
Annual Membership: $40/child ($25 for summer only) September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Non-School Days and Summer Program: $10/child per day $40/child per week *Multiple Child Discount: $25/child per week 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (2:00 - 6:30 pm included in membership)
*Fees are purposely kept low and affordable for all families. If a parent or guardian is unable to pay the full amount at time of registration, the Boys & Girls Club strives to offer assistance.
Core Programs Keep Kids Engaged: - Character & Leadership Development - Education & Career Development - Sports, Fitness & Recreation - Health & Life Skills - The Arts
Our Club Offers Kids: - A Safe, Positive Environment - Supportive Relationships - Opportunities and Expectations - Recognition - Fun
Join the Club and be a part of interactive programs that work. From homework help to hiking field trips, relay races to science experiments,
the Club offers activities that build self-esteem, teach about healthy lifestyles and encourage community involvement.
TALENT BRANCH
Talent Elementary School, Classroom 14P.O. Box 770 • 307 Wagner Cr Rd • Talent, OR 97540
(541) 292-4851 • www.begreat4kids.com
Annual Membership: $40/child ($25 for summer only) September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Non-School Days and Summer Program: $10/child per day $40/child per week *Multiple Child Discount: $25/child per week 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (2:00 - 6:30 pm included in membership)
*Fees are purposely kept low and affordable for all families. If a parent or guardian is unable to pay the full amount at time of registration, the Boys & Girls Club strives to offer assistance.
Core Programs Keep Kids Engaged: - Character & Leadership Development - Education & Career Development - Sports, Fitness & Recreation - Health & Life Skills - The Arts
Our Club Offers Kids: - A Safe, Positive Environment - Supportive Relationships - Opportunities and Expectations - Recognition - Fun
Join the Club and be a part of interactive programs that work. From homework help to hiking field trips, relay races to science experiments,
the Club offers activities that build self-esteem, teach about healthy lifestyles and encourage community involvement.
