NEWS & NOTES

Five stars: Corvallis Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received five stars for overall quality from a new rating system for nursing homes in the U.S. The rating system, called Nursing Home Compare, was unveiled last month by the federal government's Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the agency that runs the health care programs for seniors. Nursing Home Compare rates every nursing home in the country for performance in three categories: health inspections, staffing and quality measures. In addition, each facility is given an overall score. The rating scale is between one and five stars, with five stars being the best. Corvallis Manor, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2008, is located at 160 N.E. Conifer in Corvallis. It is part of the network of Pinnacle Healthcare Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of long-term care services based in Oregon.

Officers and board: The 2009 slate of officers and board members for Da Vinci Days has been announced. Lainie Turner, marketing consultant and co-owner of Darkside Cinema, was elected as board president. Other officers for 2009 will be Kavinda Arthenayake, OSU Conferences and Special Events, vice president; Bonnie Humphrey-Anderson, OSU Federal Credit Union, treasurer; Michael Laport, Peak Internet, secretary; and Curtis Wright, retired marketing executive, past-president. Board members are Barbara Bull, community volunteer; Michael Dalton, Oregon State University; Robert England, Salem Mac Store; Shari Maksud, Corvallis School District; Kathleen Petrucela, retired; Laurie Russell, Insights Now; and Jose Vega, Datalogic Mobile, Inc.

Certification: Jillian Hernan Fee, PharmD, BCPS, is the first Samaritan Health Services employee to earn certification from the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties. To become a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, underwritten by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Fee met stringent education and experience requirements and passed a six-hour, 200-question board exam. Fee provides anticoagulation services to cardiology patients at the Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute on the campus of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. She plans to continue to build on her education in order to keep up her certification.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

Today: Conflict Skills Workshop, English session, sponsored by Linn-Benton Mediation Services. Beginning-level workshop for anyone desiring training in conflict resolution. Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Upstairs conference room at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin Street S.W., downtown Albany. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Info: Corinne at (541) 928-5323 or intern@peak.org.

Jan. 27: Small Business Development Seminar: "Keep Your Best Customers." Co-sponsored by Downtown Corvallis Association and Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center. Instructor: Karin Magnuson, LBCC Contracted Training instructor. Time: 5:30 p.m. meal, 6 to 8 p.m. seminar. Location: 301 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Info: (541) 754-6624.

Jan. 28: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Forum Luncheon, "2009 Legislative Issues." Speaker: Mark Nelson, president, Public Affairs Counsel. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 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. Info: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, (541) 926-1517.

Jan. 29: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lecture, "Building A Green Business: Lessons and Opportunities." Hosted by the Oregon State University College of Business Austin Entrepreneurship Program. Speaker: Martin Tobias, serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist in technology and clean energy solutions. Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Location: Construction and Engineering Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St., Corvallis. Cost: Free.

Jan. 30: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Forum Lunch. Sponsored by Selectemp. Speaker: Todd Stansbury, Oregon State Executive Senior Athletic Director. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Career Training Center. Cost: $12. Info/RSVP: (541) 258-7164.

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 the 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. 10: Linn Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting. Time: 7 p.m. Location: 33935 Highway 99E, Suite C, Tangent. Info: (541) 926-2483.

Feb. 12: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Luncheon. Speaker: Jan Bonifas. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: United Methodist Church, 2nd and Airport in Lebanon. Cost: $12. Info: (541) 258-7164.

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 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.

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 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 14-15: 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.

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.