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Bulatchuk, L. F. & Gamache, G. L. : Dictionary of
Psychological Tests and Terminologies. (in Russian). St.
Peterburg, Russia:Lvesiko Press, 1998

Gamache, G. Handbook for Drug Education Facilitators.
Jacksonville, FL.: GPO, NAS, 1976

Dr. Dwight W. McDowell, III : Biographical Sketch

Dwight W. McDowell was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 24, 1970. He has been a resident of Norfolk for the past 13 years.

Mr. McDowell's professional background is diverse, and reflects 13 years of professional experience working in public service. He has worked at the State, Local and Federal Government levels, as both a civilian and a sailor. But his true passion is working with urban as well as suburban youth. He has been both a coach and mentor to this population at a local recreation center in Norfolk. He started out as a coach and mentor at the East Ocean View Recreation Center in 1995. In 1998, he founded the East Ocean View Beach Athletic Association, for the purpose of not only impacting, but also enriching the lives of youth through sports and various community activities. It has become his mission to revive, restore and reform this East Ocean View Beach community to a safe place for both the children and the citizens.

During his time in Norfolk, Mr. McDowell has served in the United States Navy. He was an active member of the US Navy from 1988-1995. He served an 8-month tour of duty during the Desert Storm/Desert Shield Campaign. After 7 years of service he received an honorable discharge from the Navy. Since, 1995 he has served in the United States Naval Reserves. In June 2000, he received the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal from the Naval Reserves.

Mr. McDowell is also quite active in his church, Corner Stone Christian Center, where he is a deacon. He's also a Teen Ministry Leader, and the Right Relations Coordinator, along with his wife, for the Married and Unmarried Ministry. He's also very involved in the Drama Ministry. Mr. McDowell is a man with a call on his life, who understands that he's been chosen by God to do His will.



Since Mr. McDowell has been involved with the East Ocean View Beach Athletic Association and the city of Norfolk, he has received many awards and gained much recognition for his tireless dedication to the recreation center and it's children. . Mr. McDowell has seen many phases of the vision for the East Ocean View Beach Athletic Association fulfilled. In 1997, he received a Community Special Hero Award. He has earned three outstanding volunteer of the month awards (September 1999, December 1999, and June 2000). He was also nominated for the Martin Luther King Distinguished Community Service Medal this past January.

Mr. McDowell's favorite title is that of Husband to wife Angela, and Father to daughter Ravenn, 10 and son Ravonn, 5. He considers being a husband and father his most important role.

Some of  Dr. Ross' published writing and media materials include the following:
Slides for my psychopharmacology presentation to primary care providers (2000)
Slides and handouts for the presentation she developed and sponsored , ‘Behavioral Health Meets Primary Care in a Managed Care Environment’ (1999)
Successful technical proposals for State letters of approval for outpatient chemical dependency services for:
Caring Connections (1998-2000)
Choices Counseling Center (1994-97)
Brochures for Caring Connections (1997-present )
Successful Technical Proposals for implementation of the Oregon Health Plan for:
Grants Pass Clinic (1994)
Oregon Health Management Services (OHMS) (1995-6)
Mid Rogue Independent Practice Association (MRIPA) (1995 )
Successful technical proposal for chemical dependency services in the First Drug Court in Oregon (1996)
Technical proposal for provision of integrated mental health/addition/primary care under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) (1997)
Her State approved Adult Foster Care Provider series:
Understanding Diabetes in the Elderly (2001)
Polypharmacy in the Elderly (2001)
Caring for the Care Giver (1998)
Understanding Depression (1998)
Understanding Dementia (1996)
Geriatric Sensory Alterations (1996)
Geriatric Nutritional Needs and Problems (1996)
Yearly QI/UR plans (Grants Pass Clinic, OHMS, MRIPA) (1994-1998)
Policies & Procedures for OHMS (1994-97)
Grants Pass Clinic Plan Member Handbook (1994-97)
Grants Pass Clinic Provider Handbook (1995-1997)
Choices Counseling Center Brochures (1995-7)
Parenting Newsletter for Mothers of Preschoolers (monthly for one year) (1993)
MMN, Inc. Marketing materials including brochures (1989-90)
Successful proposal to provide state wide Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Montana Successful marketing proposals to provide statewide medical and catastrophic case management services in Montana (1989-90) 

Dr. Jurgen Jack Maerz: PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
 

*1996-2002 PGI Publication
Platinum Source Book I-II-III-IV
*1997 Jewelry Manufacturing Technology Santa Fe Symposium Paper Fearless Platinum Repair Techniques
*1998 PGI Publication
Platinum 101
*1998, Jewelry Manufacturing Technology Santa Fe Symposium Paper Casting Gold To Platinum
*1999-current, Monthly AJM Magazine The Platinum Bench is appearing monthly in this trade magazine.
*1999 Professional Jewelers Magazine, Ask Jurgen Column
*1999 The Platinum Manufacturing process, PGI Publication
Paper: Platinum Durability vs. Scratching
*2000 Jewelry Manufacturing Technology Santa Fe Symposium
Paper Platinum Alloys and the Application in Jewelry maki81999
*2000/ July Lapidary Journal Magazine
Article: Forged Platinum Ring
*2001 The Platinum Manufacturing process, PGI Publication Paper: Production Platinum Casting
*2001 The Platinum Bench AJM Publication, APEX AWARD WINNING BOOK
*2001The Platinum Manufacturing process, PGI Publication
Paper: Mass Finishing of Platinum
*2002The Platinum Manufacturing process, PGI Publication
Platinum Production Casting ( tall trees)
 
1999 Research with Precious Metal West Refinery, Stone-in-Place-Casting. Developed a method that made it possible to place Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires into wax and then cast the stones in place with platinum.
2000 Research casting tall trees in platinum. It is now possible to cast 6” trees weighing as much as 550 grams using induction -melting techniques. Results published 2002.

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