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POP UP PROMOTIONS AT KDP

ÄS, Ashland’s first seasonal multi-coursed pop up restaurant, DP Certified Public Accountants recently announced the eleva-
Mrecently opened in May. Brought to you by Josh Dorcak, two Ktion of three senior managers to partners—Susan St. Range, Rory
time ‘Top Chef Ashland’ winner, the restaurant will offer six courses Tosh, and Jeny Grupe. They join Dan Kosmatka, Stewart Parmele,
sourced from local farmers markets. Located at Mix Bake Shop, MÄS Mark Damon, Robert Hague, and Nancy Sash in the firm’s partnership.
will serve modern Southern Oregon cuisine every Monday and is lim- All three partners bring significant experience in public accounting,
ited to 10 guests. There is a minimalistic approach to the food at MÄS, performance management, business transformation, and organiza-
letting ingredients shine and be heard is the philosophy behind the cui- tional change, among other areas. All will be based in KDP’s Medford
sine. Sake will be well represented in the beverage program and the office. Also recently announced, KDP welcomed six new employees to
experience will be educational, from cooking techniques to different their expanding firm—Donald Ewalt, Shannon Snook, Vicki Forehand,
flavor combinations with sake. Stephen Habermann, Jamie Stone, and Nick Collins

www.joshuadorcak.com www.kdpllp.com

ONLY THE BEST FOR YOUR PETS SADDLE UP AT RUNNING Y

unning Y Ranch Resort invites guests to saddle up and enjoy a
outhern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center recently moved Rnew horseback riding adventure, departing right from the resort
Sinto a newly constructed hospital at 4901 Biddle Road in Central grounds. The finest guides in Southern Oregon, catering to both novices
Point. The new facility is much larger—a total of 11,607 square feet and experienced riders, will lead trail rides. The forested wilderness
compared to the old 5,000 square feet. In addition to new space, the area surrounding the resort is the perfect setting for riding, amongst
facility also boasts top-of-the-line facility and improved functional- ponderosa pines and juniper trees all along the Skillet Handle Trail. The
ity. “Space at the old building was a critical issue. Southern Oregon trail offers a front row view of Klamath Lake and spectacular views of
Veterinary Specialty Center is the largest, and only, emergency and the Skillet Handle. Running Y Ranch General Manager George Rogers
specialty veterinary facility in our area,” says Managing Doctor Diana says, “Horseback riding has been a highly requested activity, so we are
Schropp. “This new hospital will help us to better support our refer- pleased to be able to offer it to locals as well as to resort guests. It’s a
ring veterinarians, to further improve client service and patient care great way to relax and adventure with family and friends while taking
within the hospital.” in the best scenery in the area.”

www.sovsc.com www.runningy.com

NEW HIRES AT LIFELINE FREE DAY AT THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY
FAIR THANKS TO ALLCARE
ifeline Computer Solutions, headquartered in Medford, recently
Lwelcomed three senior level employees to their growing com- ree. That’s the price for entry to the Josephine County Fair in Grants
pany. Delmar Hussey is the new Virtual Chief Information Officer, FPass on Family Day, August 17. Families, veterans, seniors, and the
Nichole Metz joins as a Project Engineer, and Jacob King is in charge rest of the Southern Oregon community will gain free entry to the fair
of Centralized Services. Delmar, a Southern Oregon native, brings on Family Day thanks to a sponsorship from AllCare Health. “We are
a wealth of business knowledge to Lifeline. He has experience from proud to partner with Josephine County Fair to offer free admission to
small companies to large, international corporate business manage- ensure that every family can have a little fun at this year’s fair,” says Dr.
ment. Metz, originally from Virginia, served in the U.S. Navy and most Doug Flow, AllCare Health CEO. “This is a civic event showcasing the
recently worked for Asante as a data analyst and Providence as a techni- hard work, crafts and skills of Southern Oregonians, from farming and
cal support specialist. King, also from Oregon, most recently served horse shows to livestock showmanship. We’re committed to serving
as a Network Security Engineer in the U.S. Navy. Lifeline works with the entire community, and we’re pleased to invite everyone to attend.”
companies from Silicon Valley to Seattle and as far east as Tennessee Family Day will feature a number of exhibits, home arts demonstra-
providing a strategic approach to technology and a fresh view on tech tions, 4-H livestock contests, and of course tasty fair food and spinning
as a measurable investment rather than a sunk cost. carnival rides for the entire family.

www.wearelifeline.com www.co.josephine.or.us and www.AllCareHealth.com

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