May 13, 1997

Siemens

Lee Weng and Arun Tirumalai, both of Siemens Medical Systems Ultrasound Group in Issaquah, have received the Siemens' Inventor of the Year award. The award honors significant technical contributions to the company. Weng and Tirumalai are being honored for their development of the recently introduced SieScape ultrasound imaging technique that automatically combines a series of individual ultrasound images to create a panoramic image in real time, which a physician can view on a conventional monitor. Weng is a staff scientist and group leader in the advanced development department, Tirumalai is a staff scientist in the software engineering group. Siemens Medical Systems Ultrasound Group is part of New Jersey-based Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and advances medical electronics systems and products.

Canlis Restaurant

The Canlis Restaurant has been honored with a first place win for "Best Design" in the National Restaurant Association's 34th annual Great Menu Contest. The menu was designed by Foundation, an image and graphics company. The Canlis is owned by Chris and Alice Canlis.

'The New MTCA' conference set

SEATTLE -- Tom Fitzsimmons, director of the Department of Ecology, will be the keynote speaker at "The New MTCA: Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites in Washington," a conference scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 at The Mountaineers, 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle. The conference is designed for environmental and land-use attorneys, environmental consultants, local and state government officials, Department of Ecology staff, public port officials, environmentalists and anyone who owns, operates, buys or sells contaminated properties. Speakers will explain how contaminated sites can be cleaned up faster, better and at less cost. Statutory, regulatory and policy changes brought about as a result of the Model Toxics Control Act Policy Advisory Committee's recommendations will be explained. The University of Washington School of Law is offering the conference. The registration fee is $200. For information, call (800) CLE-UNIV or (206) 543-0059.

Jones & Stokes offers NEPA course

BELLEVUE -- The Bellevue office of Jones & Stokes Associates will offer a two-day seminar on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures and compliance May 21 and 22. The seminar is designed for environmental professionals, regulators, attorneys and others who work closely with NEPA. The course will be taught by attorneys Ronald Bass and Albert Herson, authors of the Jones & Stokes book Mastering NEPA: A Step by Step Approach. The seminar will provide an overview of NEPA, as well as a panel discussion on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Washington Department of Transportation mitigation agreement and its role in NEPA. Fees are $99 per day or $149 for both days. The fee will include a copy of the book. To register, call Robin McDaniel at (425) 822-1077.

Waste reduction and recycling awards

OLYMPIA -- The Department of Ecology presented its annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards to winners in eight different categories last week. The following winners were presented with plaques made of recycled materials: o McChord Air Force Base, Best Federal Facility Program, for its 57 percent recycling rate. o King County Department of Natural Resources, Best Large Government Program, for its waste reduction and recycling programs. o Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Best Small Government Program, for getting more than 90 percent of the county's population to recycle in areas where recycling is not mandatory. o Hewlett-Packard's Vancouver site, Best Large Business Program, for a diversion rate of more than 77 percent that resulted in waste-disposal savings of more than $300,000 in 1996. o Circuits Engineering Inc. in Renton, Best Small Business Program, for its recycling rate of 50 percent to 60 percent and its water conservation rate of more than 150,000 gallons a month. o A tie between The Green Zone exhibit at the Spokane Interstate Fair and the Bellevue Neighbors for Recycling program for the Best Public Information and Education Program. o Build a Better Kitsap, Most Innovative Program, for this program of Kitsap County Public Works and the Kitsap Home Builders' Association that produces a handbook of "green" building principles. o Stevens County Solid Waste Services, Special Recognition Award, for increasing the county's recycling rate and working with a local asphalt company to develop a market for colored glass.

May 12, 1997

Stone Construction Equipment

HONEOYE, N. Y. - Chris Tertinek, vice president of engineering for Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. has been appointed as chairperson of Construction Industry Manufacturers Association's (CIMA) Product Safety Council Executive Committee. Keith Stumbo, vice president of export sales for Stone Construction Equipment, has been appointed to a three-year term on CIMA's International Council. In addition, CIMA announced the appointment of Robert Fien, CEO and president of Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. as co-chair of the ConExpo-CON/AGG Managing Board Exposition planned for 1999.

May 08, 1997

Fisher Broadcasting

Fisher Broadcasting Inc., owner and operator of Fisher Radio Seattle (KOMO AM, KVI AM and KPLZ FM) and KOMO TV, has made the following promotions; John Ulman, executive vice president/chief financial officer and treasurer, Fisher Broadcasting Inc.; Sherry Johnston, senior vice president/administration and corporate secretary, Fisher Broadcasting Inc.; Marla Allen, vice president and controller, Fisher Broadcasting Inc.; Pat Holland, vice president and director of engineering, KOMO TV; Rob Dunlop, vice president/station manager, Fisher Radio Seattle.

May 07, 1997

Meng

Joel C. Davis has joined Meng as director of research, and will be responsible for marketing Meng's value analysis and specialized industry research services. He has served as project director for the Office of International Programs at Washington State University's Small Business Development Center. Most recently, he was program director for an international training institute in New York. He holds master's degrees in business administration and international affairs.

Swenson Say Faget

Peter Opsahl has moved to Swenson Say Faget from Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire. His structural design experience includes convention center, medical and high rise projects, some in areas of high seismic risk. His responsibilities include structural design, project management and marketing, and he is currently working on Rainier Beach High School Auditorium. Wendy Shi has joined the firm as a staff engineer. She has worked for several years in Beijing performing structural analysis and design of industrial and commercial buildings. Janine Boyer Richards, a new CAD technician at Swenson Say Faget, is also teaching a class in advanced contract drawing preparation at North Seattle Community College (NSCC). Jay Hollingworth is also a CAD technician and is teaching construction design and drafting at NSCC.

Yost Grube Hall

Yost Grube Hall Architecture has added James Meyer as a principal and firm shareholder. Formerly a partner at BML Architects in Portland, Meyer also spent nine years working with firms in Miami, Fla. He has collected numerous awards for design excellence, energy conservation and historic preservation in Oregon and Florida.

Hong West

Kent Mathiot has joined Hong West & Associates Inc. as branch manager of the Portland office. His background includes five years with the Oregon Water Resources Department, and nine years as director of geology for EMCON, Inc.'s Portland office. He recently served on the advisory committee for the development of Oregon's wellhead protection program and as a member of the Oregon Board of Geologist Examiners.

Thompson Vaivoda

Thompson Vaivoda of Portland has hired Raymond Cheng, Brien Costello, Alan Gerencer and Dan Gero. All are at work on design for the Nike World Campus Expansion.

Hutteball & Oremus

S. Michael Hoffman has joined the staff of Hutteball & Oremus Architecture, Inc. of Kirkland. A graduate of Ohio State University, he is now at work on an extensive remodel for Anacortes Middle School.

Meng

Joel C. Davis has joined MENG as director of research, and will be responsible for marketing Meng's value analysis and specialized industry research services. He has served as project director for the Office of International Programs at Washington State University's Small Business Development Center. Most recently, he was program director for an international training institute in New York. He holds master's degrees in business administration and international affairs.

Swenson Say Faget

Peter Opsahl has moved to Swenson Say Faget from Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire. His structural design experience includes convention center, medical and high rise projects, some in areas of high seismic risk. His responsibilities include structural design, project management and marketing, and he is currently working on Rainier Beach High School Auditorium. Wendy Shi has joined the firm as a staff engineer. She has worked for several years in Beijing performing structural analysis and design of industrial and commercial buildings. Janine Boyer Richards, a new CAD technician at Swenson Say Faget, is also teaching class in advanced contract drawing preparation at North Seattle Community College (NSCC). Jay Hollingworth is also a CAD technician and is teaching construction design and drafting at NSCC.

Yost Grube Hall

Yost Grube Hall Architecture has added James Meyer as a principal and firm shareholder. Formerly a partner at BML Architects in Portland, Meyer also spent nine years working with firms in Miami, Florida. He has collected numerous awards for design excellence, energy conservation and historic preservation in Oregon and Florida.

Thompson Vaivoda

Thompson Vaivoda of Portland has hired Raymond Cheng, Brien Costello, Alan Gerencer and Dan Gero. All are at work on design for the Nike World Campus Expansion.

Hutteball & Oremus

S. Michael Hoffman has joined the staff of Hutteball & Oremus Architecture, Inc. of Kirkland. A graduate of Ohio State University, he is now at work on an extensive remodel for Anacortes Middle School.

Hong West

Kent Mathiot has joined Hong West & Associates Inc. as branch manager of the Portland office. His background includes five years with the Oregon Water Resources Department, and nine years as director of geology for EMCON, Inc.'s Portland office. He recently served on the advisory committee for the development of Oregon's wellhead protection program and as a member of the Oregon Board of Geologist Examiners.