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12 Who’s Who 2013
Eight years ago, we at Columbia
Symphony went looking for a
community into which to expand
and to extend our concert season.
We looked in all directions from
Portland where we were head-
quartered. We came, we saw,
and we stayed in East County.
Here we saw a community that
still values the performing arts as
was demonstrated by the local
school districts that still actively
teach music. East County was
certainly well established in its
support for the arts. This was the
place for us!
We knew there were thousands of
people in East Multnomah County
who would love to listen to our
style of symphonic music, but all
too often they don’t because in
order to do so, they’d have to fuel
up the car for the long drive, pay
to park blocks from the venue,
and ultimately pay high Portland
prices. We saw an opportunity
for East County residents to stay
here in their own community,
to bring their kids on a Sunday
afternoon, to park for free, and to
hear world-class music. Seeing the
music made in front of you—made
just for you—is a unique experi-
ence that can never be replicated
exactly the same way again.
The arts make our community a
better, safer, more enriching place
to live. It also makes economic,
educational, and even moral sense.
We are proud of our MEET the
BEAT education program that
gets rid of the idea that serious
music must be made ‘childproof ’
or is scary to ‘ordinary’ people.
That is why we produce special
family concerts in East County
such as Symphonic Safari or Peter
& The Wolf , and we offer free
or low cost tickets so that our
wonderful music is accessible to
everyone. It truly is great music
at great prices!
Be part of an arts revival in our
community. Come see a live
symphonic performance! Join us
March 17, at 3pm at the Good
Shepherd Community Church for
a jaw-dropping performance of
Rhapsody in Blue for Marimba!!
You won’t be sorry! Call us at
503.234.4077 or email us at
columbiasymphony.org.
Betsy Hatton
Executive Director, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Why Music in East County?
1190 NE Division St. Gresham
503-234-4077 • www.columbiasymphony.org
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Laurie Monnes Anderson
Full
Claudia
Michael and Suzy are the owners of Family Memorial Mortuary, a
full-service funeral home that has provided affordable burials, cremations,
viewings, family gatherings and urn and casket sales for the Portland-metro
area since 1999.
Michael and Suzy operate their business out of a house as a way to make
you feel comfortable, and they’ll even visit your home if necessary to make
arrangements. They are compassionate and price conscious, keeping their
costs low and passing the savings on to you.
Michael and Suzy are constantly
looking for ways to help you honor
your loved one and to meet your
needs, as well as to help you through
the sometimes dif cult process of
understanding and choosing the
best option for funeral and care
arrangements. They will also help
you, your family members and
friends work through the grieving
process while memorializing your
loved ones with compassion and
care.
FAMILY MEMORIAL MORTUARY
AND AFTERCARE CREMATION
AND B URIAL SERVICES
1304 Powell Blvd., Gresham • 503.736.0102
www. f ami l ymemor i a l s e r v i c e s . com
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GRESHAM SANITARY SERVICE has been
professionally meeting their customers’ needs
since 1948. The business was founded in 1948 by
father and son, Carl and Harlan Lehl. Harlan con-
tinued to run the company until his death in 1999.
The company is owned by the same family and
operated by president Mike Miller and general manager, Matt Miller. They
hold true the values of providing prompt and professional service to their
customers with honesty, fairness and affordable pricing. GSS operates 6
days a week all year long with the exception of Christmas Day and New
Year’s Day.
Mike and Matt exemplify giving back to the community. Mike is a long-
time member of Gresham Rotary, which raises money for scholarships and
various non-profits in our community. Matt is very involved with the Gresh-
am Chamber and EMEA and serves on both boards. GSS supports a wide
range of community events including Earth Day with the City of Gresham,
the Teddy Bear Parade, Gresham Little League, Gresham Barlow School
District, Legacy Kids Fair and many more.
Gresham Sanitary is proud to be an active part of your community!
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www.greshamsanitary.com
503.665.2424
Serving Gresham and Portland Since 1948
Laurie Monnes Anderson
is a registered nurse who’s been East
County’s State Senator since 2004. Over
the years, she’s gained a reputation as a
local leader who shows how much she
cares for East County and its people each
and every day.
In the Legislature, Laurie has worked hard
to make sure Mt. Hood Community College
has the funding necessary to provide job
skills training and education for people
looking for new and better jobs. She’s also supported measures
providing small businesses greater access to capital so they can put
people back to work. And for families facing foreclosure, Laurie has
supported increased homeowner protections.
As a nurse, Laurie often dealt with children and families coping
with the ravages of drug addiction. That’s why she’s been such an
active supporter of the local gang task force, which does so much
to reduce drug-related crime in our area.
Laurie Monnes Anderson is a Willamette University graduate
and she obtained her MA at the University of Colorado and BSN
from Radford University. Laurie lives in Gresham, has two grown
children, and loves golfing and gardening.
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