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10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL October 21, 2015 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Build • Create • Mentor • Transform • Strengthen An Independent Yarn Yoss Team Real Estate Professionals Wendy Sue Benson Allstate Insurance Julie Knurowski grew up on her grandparents farm in a family with a long Oregon history. She received her love of nature from her grandmother which eventually led to working in the field of botany. Julie has two grown daughters and two grandchildren that keep her busy when she isn't knitting or volun- Juli Knurowski teering for various nature or envi- Owner ronmental groups. Retired from work as a botanist she is now owner of “An Independent Yarn”. Honesty, Integrity and Dependability is the foundation upon which “Yoss Team Real Estate Professionals” was built. Born and raised in Cottage Grove by Real Estate Mom, Sherry Yoss, Tawny learned at an early age what it takes to be an excellent agent. Tawny’s career started with cleaning the real estate office. After graduation from Cottage Grove High School , she continued her formal education, graduation with a Business Degree in 2006 and then a GRI designation (Graduate of Realtor Institute) in 2007. Tawny is also committed to her community and lives here with her family, Joe and sons Emmett and Tawny (Yoss) Lowrey Lincoln. Co-Owner Tawny is c-owner of “Yoss Team Real Estate Professionals” in Cottage Grove where she works with her mom, Sherry Yoss and Office Manager Joni Garner. Stop by and meet the Yoss Team…you will be happy you did! Wendy Sue Benson, owner and agent of Allstate Insurance at 130 Gateway Blvd, Cottage Grove and Garden Valley Allstate Insurance of Roseburg. The Benson family has been in the Allstate business since 1974. Wendy Sue is very involved with community service in Cottage Grove. As a member of the Chamber, member and past president of the Lions Club, Wendy Sue is dedicated to the people of Cottage Grove. Wendy Sue Benson Keeping Cottage Grove a safe and won- Owner derful place to live is a big priority of Wendy Sue Benson and Allstate Insurance. Being in good hands is a great place to be! 819 E. Main St., Cottage Grove 541-942-3446 anindependentyarn@gmail.com Grove Medical Equipment & Supplies Michele Savage, Owner of Grove Medical Equipment & Supplies has been in the home medi- cal industry for 23 years. She has been in management for large equip- ment companies. After managing a DME (durable medical equipment) store in Eugene the last nine years, she decided to open her own business in Cottage Grove. The Cottage Grove community was well overdue for this type of business. Michele and her Michele Savage Owner family moved to Cottage Grove in 2006, and is happy to provide DME services to the community. 148 Gateway Blvd • Cottage Grove 541-225-5443 914 N. 9th Street, Cottage Grove 942-4040 www.yossteamrealestate.com Grant's Hearing Center Jenna Buetow is a hearing aid specialist at Grant’s Hearing Center. She is committed to providing qual- ity service to her patients and meet- ing their individual needs. Jenna recently graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Minnesota State University. Jenna and her hus- band made the move from Minnesota to Oregon in 2014. Jenna is an active volunteer with the Junior League of Eugene and also enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, camping and sightseeing at the coast. Carla Williams has been working in the front office of the Sentinel since the end of 2004. She has lived in Cottage Grove since the summer of 1990. At the Sentinel, currently as office man- ager doing the bookkeeping, she also assists with classifieds, circulation, legal notices, obituaries and the calendar page, along with helping with customer service and walk-ins. For many years, prior to working at the Cottage Grove Sentinel, Carla worked as a travel agent. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Lloyd, and two cats, reading, estate sale shop- ping, genealogy, and planning for her next vaca- tion. She is a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Cottage Grove Historical Society and is a board member for the Humane Society of Cottage Grove. Carla Williams 116 N. 6th Street, P.O. Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR (541) 942-3325 www.cgsentinel.com Looking Glass Rural Program Lorinda has been working with runaway and homeless youth and their families for over 3 years. She has been committed to serving underserved populations and is a local expert on human trafficking issues. She enjoys speaking to local groups about issues that cause youth to leave their homes. Lorinda is a native Oregonian Lorinda Wolfard Program Supervisor who was raised in Cottage Grove and raised her children here. She enjoys watching her grandchildren grow up in this idyllic setting. 1498 E. Main Street, #108, Cottage Grove 19 North 6th street • Cottage Grove 541-942-8444 Lorinda.wolfard@lookingglass.us • 541-767-3823 Dave's Place Dave's Place Linsey Roeder has been a stylist for 11 years, and with DAVES PLACE for almost 5 years. She is married with a 2 year old daughter. The family are die hard Oregon Duck fans, season ticket holders. When they aren't at the Ducks game, they love all of the water activities and hanging out with friends. Cottage Grove Sentinel Jenna Buetow Hearing Aid Specialist 130 Gateway Blvd., Cottage Grove 942-2605 Linsey Roeder Rayme Epperson is a long time stylist a DAVE'S PLACE. She comes from a long line of hairstylists. She is known for her sense of humor while at work. When she is not working, Rayme loves good food, good wine, good music, animals and gar- dening. She is the proud moth- er of 5 children. Rayme Epperson 704 E. Whiteaker • 541-942-4353 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 704 E. Whiteaker • 541-942-4353 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Cottage Grove Sentinel Cottage Grove Sentinel I’m Robin Reiser. I’ve been working at the Cottage Grove Sentinel as an assis- tant to the General Manager/ Outside Sales person since 2008. I’ve also spent time as a customer service representative in the front office for 3 1/2 years before that. I’ve lived in Cottage Grove since I was a year old. I love spending time with my family. I’m married and have 2 children, Josh and Brittany. I also have 4 granddaughters, Kenzlei ,Bayleigh, Robin Reiser Laurel, and Annalynne. (The loves of my life!) When I’m not working, I try and fit in as much camping, and traveling as possible. At home my hobbies include gardening and all sorts of crafts. 116 N. 6th Street, P.O. Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR (541) 942-3325 www.cgsentinel.com This is my first real job and I couldn't be happier. Everyone is super welcoming and kind. In my spare time I make jewelry, draw and hang out with loved ones. I hope to one day get my '66 bug and attenda Beauty College in Eugene. I enjoy singing, dancing, rain, tattooes & piercings. My dear Ethan mean the world to me. My mother is the strongest, greatest woman alive. Peace Out. Kaytlyn Stevens 116 N. 6th Street, P.O. Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR (541) 942-3325 www.cgsentinel.com
