Posted: Monday, February 2, 2009 12:00 am
NEWS & NOTES
New general manager: Thomas E. Richards, president of Absolute Towing Services Inc., has announced that John Holt has joined the management team as general manager. Holt has 29 years experience in the towing industry. He previously owned A-1 Salvage and H&H towing in Roseberg, and was general manager of City Auto Towing in Reno, Nev., managing a fleet of 25 tow trucks and specializing in the heavy duty towing market. In Nevada, Holt was a recognized expert in that state's lien sales process.
Absolute Towing provides 24-hour on-site dispatch as well as property impound, vehicle lockout and stranded motorist services. It serves Albany and Corvallis from locations on Highway 34. Holt can be reached at (503) 763-1788. You can also visit the website at http://www.absolutetowingservices.com.
Philanthropic efforts: OSU Federal Credit Union completed its 2008 philanthropic efforts with more than $140,000 invested into its five-county field of membership through donations, grants and scholarships. OSU Federal, recently recognized as the National Community Credit Union of the Year for such efforts, distributed these funds to more than 160 schools and nonprofit organizations over the past 12 months. The efforts included $15,000 in college scholarships for local high school seniors, other scholarship support at local colleges that exceeded $20,000, and $12,500 in K-12 education grants that funded projects benefitting the instruction of more than 12,000 students in five counties. Volunteerism by OSU Federal staff amounted to more than 5,000 hours in 2008.
OSU Federal is a not-for-profit, member-owned community credit union open to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Linn, Benton, Lincoln, Marion or Polk County.
Clinic expands service: The Corvallis Clinic is expanding specialty services to oncology patients and pulmonary patients in Linn County. Pulmonary medicine specialists Dr. Susan Cho, Dr. Vincent Gimino, Dr. John Gotchall and Dr. Mark Pohlman will see patients at The Corvallis Clinic's Albany Family & Specialty Medicine office, 1705 Waverly Drive S.E., on Thursdays. Repiratory therapist Debbie Sommers will assist the pulmonary medicine specialists. For appointments, call the Pulmonary Department office in Corvallis at (541) 754-1272. Oncologist Dr. Vicky Lee will see oncology patients on Tuesdays at the office. For oncology appointments in Albany, call the Corvallis Oncology Department office at (541) 754-1256.
Cellar honored: Cardwell Hill Cellars of Philomath has won a Platinum award and was 11th out of 320 entries overall in the annual Platinum Competition conducted by Wine Press Northwest. The competition is among wineries that have won a gold medal in one of the major U.S. competitions. In the past eight years of the Wine Press Northwest competition there have been just three Platinum award winners for pinot noir. Cardwell Hill Cellars' honor was for its pinot noir.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Feb. 3: Small Business Development Seminar: "Delivering Legendary Service." Co-sponsored by Downtown Corvallis Association and Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center. Instructor: Bob Bernhard, LBCC Advisor and instructor with Small Business Development Center. Time: 5:30 p.m., meal; 6 to 8 p.m., seminar. Location: 301 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Info: (541) 754-6624.
Feb. 3: ABCs of Investing: "Basics of Investments," the first in a three-part series. Presented by LBCC Small Business Development Center through Business and Employer Services Depaertment. Presenter: Ben Weintraub, investment adviser with Gordon Financial Services. Times: 1 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way, Room 205 (1 to 3 p.m.) and Room 223 (6 to 8 p.m.). Cost: $39 per person or $50 per couple for all three sessions. Info: (541) 917-4923.
Feb. 10: The Linn Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting. Time: 7 p.m. Location: 33935 Hwy 99 E., Suite C, Tangent. Public is invited. For additional information or to request any need for assistance contact the SWCD at (541) 926-2483.
Feb. 10: ABCs of Investing: "Mutual Funds and Investing in Uncertain Markets" (second in a three-part series). Presenter: Ben Weintraub, investment adviser with Gordon Financial Services. Times: 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Location: Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way, Room 205 (1-3 p.m.) and Room 223 (6-8 p.m.). Cost: $39 per person or $50 per couple for all three sessions). Presented by LBCC Small Business Development Center through Business and Employer Services Depaertment. For information call (541) 917-4923.
Feb. 10: Linn-Benton Community College Health Care Awareness lecture. Speaker: Dr. Paul Hochfeld, Corvallis ER physician. Time: noon - 1 p.m. Location: LBCC College Center building, Siletz Room, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Sponsored by LBCC Student Life and Leadership. Free to the public. Call (541) 917-4457 for additional information.
Feb. 11: Linn-Benton Community College Health Care Awareness lecture on comparison of how doctors are trained in the United States versus training in Cuba. Speaker: Dr. Norman Castillo, Corvallis physician. Time: noon - 1 p.m. Location: LBCC College Center building, Fireside Room, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Sponsored by LBCC Student Life and Leadership. Free to the public. Call 917-4457 for additional information.
February 12: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Luncheon. Speaker: Jan Bonifas. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: United Methodist Church, 2nd and Airport in Lebanon. Cost: $12. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance. For information call (541) 258-7164.
February 12: Linn-Benton Community College Health Care Awareness lecture on services available to the local community. Speaker: Dr. Sherlyn Dahl, Regional Health Clinic. Time: noon - 1 p.m. Location: LBCC College Center building, Siletz Room, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Sponsored by LBCC Student Life and Leadership. Free to the public. Call 917-4457 for additional information.
February 13: Linn-Benton Community College Health Care Awareness lecture on proposals of the Oregon Health Fund Board and the National Health Care Bill HR676. Speaker: Dr. Mike Huntington, retired anesthesiologist. Time: noon - 1 p.m. Location: LBCC College Center building, Siletz Room, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Sponsored by LBCC Student Life and Leadership. Free to the public. Call 917-4457 for additional information.
February 13 & February 20: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents a 10-hour course in Spanish designed to prepare agricultural workers for the Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam. Time: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 13 & 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Location: LBCC Alsea Room, CC-203, 2nd floor of the College Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost: $80 includes materials. For additional information and to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at (541) 917-4923.
February 17: Small Business Development Seminar: "Hunker Down & Stay Smart". Instructor: Marty Schulz, business advisor. Time: 5:30 p.m. (meal); 6-8 p.m. (seminar). Location: 301 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Co-sponsored by Downtown Corvallis Association and Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center. For costs and additional information call (541) 754-6624.
February 17: Expanding Your Leadership Edge: "Leading Through A Crisis". Presenter: Joseph Bailey, LBCC faculty. Time: 7:50-10 a.m. Location: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 435 First Ave. W. Albany. Cost: $10 per person. Pre-registration required. Contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 926-1517 for registration and additional information.
February 17: ABCs of Investing: "The Importance of Getting Out of Debt" (third in a three-part series). Presenter: Ben Weintraub, investment adviser with Gordon Financial Services. Times: choose between 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Location: Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way, Room 205 (1-3 p.m.) and Room 223 (6-8 p.m.). Cost: $39 per person or $50 per couple for all three sessions). Presented by LBCC Small Business Development Center through Business and Employer Services Department. For information call (541) 917-4923.
February 17: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Time: 5:15-7 p.m. Location: Flinn Block Hall, 222 First Ave. W., Albany. Cost: $6 for pre-registered members; $7 members at the door; $10 non-members. For additional information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 926-1517.
February 18: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Forum Luncheon, "The Future of Nuclear Power in the U.S.". Speaker: Dr. Brian Woods, Assistant Professor Department of Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State University. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Cost: $13 for pre-registered members; $15 for members at the door; $17 for non-members. For information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 926-1517.
February 21-22: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents SHRM learning system course for Human Resource professionals looking to take the PHR/SPHR certification exam. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Course also held March 14-15 and April 11-12. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, room B-101. Contact the Business and Employer Services center for cost and additional information at (541) 917-4923.
February 24: Small Business Development Seminar: "Energize Your Workplace". Instructor: Joseph Bailey, LBCC Contracted Training. Time: 5:30 p.m. (meal); 6-8 p.m. (seminar). Location: 301 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Co-sponsored by Downtown Corvallis Association and Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center. For costs and additional information call (541) 754-6624.
February 25: Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Plantation Inn, 237 N. 2nd Street, Jefferson. For additional information contact the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 327-7996.
March 3: Small Business Development Seminar: "How to Make Tough Employee Decisions". Instructor: Rudy Asunsolo, instructor LBCC Small Business Development Center & Field Operations Manager for Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. Time: 5:30 p.m. (meal); 6-8 p.m. (seminar). Location: 301 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Co-sponsored by Downtown Corvallis Association and Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center. For costs and additional information call (541) 754-6624.
March 5: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Seminar: "Juggling Life". Speaker: Doris Johnston, Regional Community Manger, Pacific Power. Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Spring Hill Country Club, 155 Country Club Lane N.W., Albany. Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members. Reservations required. Reservation deadline March 2. For information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 926-1517.
March 9: Conflict Skills Workshop, Spanish session, sponsored by Linn-Benton Mediation Services. One-night, beginning level workshop for anyone desiring training in conflict resolution. Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Upstairs conference room at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin Street S.W., downtown Albany. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Contact Corinne at (541) 928-5323 or intern@peak.org for details.
March 14: Distinguished Service Awards Banquet: "The Legends of Albany". Time: 6 p.m. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 pacific Blvd. S.W. Cost: $60 per person. Reservations required. Reservation and payment deadline is March 2. Sponsored by Samaritan Health Physicians, Pacific Power and Citizens Bank. For additional information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 926-1517.
March 14-15: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents SHRM learning system course for Human Resource professionals looking to take the PHR/SPHR certification exam. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, room B-101. Contact the Business and Employer Services center for cost and additional information at (541) 917-4923.
March 25: Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Tommy's Welcome Inn, 142 S. Main Strett, Jefferson. For additional information contact the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 327-7996.
April 7: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Eighth Annual Ag Appreciation Breakfast: "Eggs n' Issues". Guest Speaker: Mike Martin. Topic: "Nutria, the OTHER Dark Meat". Time: 7-9 a.m. Location: Linn County Fair & Expo, Willamette Events Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Cost: $6.75 includes breakfast. For additional information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 926-1517.
April 11-12: LBCC Business and Employer Services presents SHRM learning system course for Human Resource professionals looking to take the PHR/SPHR certification exam. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, room B-101. Contact the Business and Employer Services center for cost and additional information at (541) 917-4923.