Kendall Subaru Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE
COFFEE BREAK
See who the Chamber
surprised with coffee this
month!
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A great turnout this year
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OPERATION WISH BOOK
Share the gift of reading
this Holiday Season with the
Lewiston City Library
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LUNCH EXCHANGE
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
12 pm
Wednesday,
November 9
on
Thursday,
November 3
November 2011
CHAIRMEN’S THOUGHTS
Co-Chairmen Don Montgomery
and Dave Pankey are planning a
board retreat
page 4
PRESIDENT’S VIEW
Kristin Kemak talks about
educating ourselves
NEW MEMBERS
Meet the newest members...
page 6
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Find out about the events going
on in November
page 7
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER
DISCOUNTS
Save with discounted rates from
these chamber members
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Kendall Subaru
Clearwater Snake
Steelhead Derby
November 5 - 12
Big Fish, Big Fun, Big Prizes! Register today for the
Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby where you have
a chance to win over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The
overall heaviest fish this year will net $2,000. All derby
participants will automatically be entered to win the
Grand Prize, a $1,000 gift card from Cabela’s.
You have a chance to win daily cash prizes for the
heaviest fish and four mystery fish. Be sure to enter the
FishSkins contest where you can win additional cash
prizes for the weight of your three heaviest fish (out of
a maximum of four entered in the FishSkins) during
the derby. Participants will receive a coolie cup as
registration gift while supplies last.
Join the fun at the opening ceremony, Nov.4 from 6 – 9
PM at Kendall Subaru and be entertained by Glenn Hall,
host of Hawg Quest featured on Fox Sport Northwest.
You’ll have a chance to win a guided fishing trip with
Adam Hocking of Steel Dreams Fishing Guide Service
on Sunday, Nov. 6 and be part of a Hawg Quest fishing
show!Special thanks to Toby Wyatt of Reel Time Fishing
for sponsoring the corporate fishing trip. The festivities
will include great food from Rosie’s Ribs, beverages
and live music. The first 200 registered participants will
receive a goody bag.
The closing awards ceremony will be held Nov. 12 from
5 – 8 PM at Kendall Subaru. The celebration will include
door prizes and raffle drawings with some great musthave items for all anglers. The overall weekly winners
and daily winners will be announced. The grand prize
winner will receive a $1,000 Cabela’s gift card; need
not be present to win. The chili feed is free to all derby
participants and $6 per guest.
Youth Derby participants win
daily prizes for the three heaviest
fish (Gift Card’s to Cabela’s):
1st $25
Overall Derby Heaviest Fish
2nd
$20
Grand Prize:
3rd
$15
1st $2,000
2nd $500
Overall youth derby winners will
3rd$250
win prizes valued at:
4th $100
1st
$100
2nd
$75
3rd $50
FishSkins Competition:
1st $500 2nd $250
3rd
$200
4th
$100
4 Mystery Fish Daily: $50 each
Weigh Stations
Camp Cabin & Home
402 22nd St. North, Lewiston
208-750-1075
Mon – Sat, 8am – 6pm
Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Riverview Marina
711 Snake River Avenue, Lewiston Camp Cabin & Home
Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm
11250 River Front Rd., Orofino
208-746-1412
208-476-5701
Saturday 8am – 5pm
Mon – Sat, 9am – 6pm
Closed Sunday
Closed Sunday
Southway Dock
Snake River Avenue, Lewiston 24 hours at the RV
Register today at www.steelheadderby.com.
Derby Entry Fee:
$25 per person (18 and older)
Derby & FishSkins: $45 per person (Adults only)
Youth Entry Fee:
$10 (17 and under)
502 BRIDGE STREET
CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON 99403
[email protected]
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
WWW.LCVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG
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THANK YOU!
HEADMASTERS SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN
602 MAIN STREET, LEWISTON
For your continued investment and belief in the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber Commerce!
Last month, the Ambassador Committee recognized the crew at Headmasters School of Hair Design for their continued investment
in the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber.
The “Chamber Coffee Break” is a program developed by the members of the Ambassadors Committee. A lucky chamber member is
randomly selected and delivered fresh coffee and donuts by the Ambassadors on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Special thanks to Daily’s Bakery for donating their fantastic coffee and Albertsons for donating the donuts!
HAPPY
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LEWIS CLARK VALLEY CHAMBER CONNECTION
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chairmen’sthoughts
Signature Events
Whether you enjoy a family outing at the “Alive After Five”, or enjoy checking out the latest sporting gear at the “ATK
Northwest Outdoor Show”, enjoy fishing for the chance to win $2,000 at the “Kendall Subaru Clearwater Snake
Steelhead Derby”, enjoy building key relationships at the “TGIF Golf Tournament”, enjoy bidding on your dream
vacation at the “Spring Break Auction”, or enjoy expanding your network at the “Business After Hours” you
would probably say that chamber events are fun! We agree. However, we would also like you to know that each
event needs to be more than fun to qualify for becoming and remaining a chamber event.
DON MONTGOMERY
Co-Chairman, Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber
Waddell & Reed
First and foremost, chamber events must align with our vision “to create a united community, vibrant
business environment, and quality way of life in the Lewis Clark Valley.”
To align with our vision, the event must provide a forum for bringing together members of our community.
It should entice visitors to stay and spend money here. It should boost sales and commerce for our business
members. It should create an experience that enhances the quality of life in the Lewis Clark Valley.
Next, the event needs to stand on its own financially. Some events are designed to bring in more dollars than
others. For example, the “Spring Break Auction” is our main fundraising event while the “Alive After Five” has
more of a community service focus. Nevertheless, we should never lose money on an event.
DAVE PANKEY
Co-Chairman, Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber
Regence BlueShield of Idaho
Also, each event should be manageable for the staff, committee and volunteers. When the event becomes so
large that the committee looks more like a board of directors, it’s probably time for the event to blossom on its
own.
Finally, all of our chamber events should make the participants appreciate that they engaged in an event here in the
Lewis Clark Valley. We want everyone’s experience to be positive and memorable.
Our next event is just around the corner. Don’t forget the opening ceremony for the Kendall Subaru Clearwater Snake
Steelhead Derby, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Kendall Subaru in North Lewiston where we will kick the derby off right with
delicious food, goody bags and door prizes.
We would like to acknowledge record attendance at October’s Lunch Exchange. The room was packed with 120 people! It is exciting to see the
business community come together like this. We hope you can attend November’s Lunch Exchange which will be held on November 9 at the
Quality Inn, where we will hear from Tri-State Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees.
Thanks, and remember to sign up for our newest event, the “New Year’s Eve Gala” where we will be “Celebrating our Past & Toasting our Future”
as we commemorate Lewiston’s Sesquicentennial year!
Thank you,
Don & Dave
www.expresspros.com
NOVEMBER 2011
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chambersponsors
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president’sview
Deepening Our Knowledge
Continuing education is an important component of personal and professional development. It helps us as individuals,
as well as allows us the opportunity to advance the organizations we serve. Continuing education inspires us to try
new things, deepen our knowledge of our existing experiences and provides us with contacts to lean on from time
to time.
While at our chamber conference in October, I had the chance to sit and chat with our US Chamber representative
and was inspired to strengthen the ties between our Lewiston and Clarkston government affairs committees. After
all, we are lucky enough to have two states working together now; we need to let our voices be heard together.
KRISTIN KEMAK
President/CEO,
Lewis Clark Valley Chamber
Not only did we learn about things we could be doing better, but also the things we are doing well; staff cohesion,
technology, slightly ahead of the curve on merging entities (hot topic these days). If you feel like you are stuck in a rut,
need some inspiration, reinvention or even just a reminder as to why you are in the field you are in, I encourage you all to
step out, get refreshed and to continue your education. You and your organization will benefit.
On a final note, I want to thank Hailey Feider for three and a half years of excellence. Hailey, you were instrumental in bringing the
chamber to where it is today, you are tech savvy, magnetic and humorous. A true gift to whoever has the opportunity to work with you. You will
be missed; I am proud of you, excited for you and wish you the best.
newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following company who joined the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce. Be a good
partner…remember these companies when you do business.
Fastsigns
Russell Specialy Services, LLC
Barbara Craigie
826 21st Street, Lewiston
509.843.7046
[email protected]
www.fastsigns.com/594
Reuben Russell
1445 28th Ave. Lewiston
208.791.5252
[email protected]
General contractor.
Lewiston Idaho Paranormal Society
Shandi Hughes
1702 ½ 11th Ave. Lewiston
208.305.1528
[email protected]
Investigation of paranormal activity.
ServiceMaster Restoration
Colleen Grittner
928 Preston Ave. Lewiston
208.743.6838
[email protected]
Mule Shoe Paint Ball Park
Restoration business for both commercial and residential.
Full spectrum cleaning, carpet cleaning, etc.
Gary Jacobosky
2404 Old Ahsahka Gr. Rd. Ahsahka, ID
208.476.5925
[email protected]
Tara’s Elegance
Tara Shah
1702 21st Street, Suite 108, Lewiston
208.743.9942
[email protected]
www.taraselegance.com
Paintball park, recreation area, camping,
para sailing and paragliding.
Women’s clothing and accessories.
Formal and casual upscale clothing.
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare.
They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times
take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.
- Erma Bombeck
NOVEMBER 2011
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what’shappening
LCSC CENTER FOR ARTS & HISTORY
CLEARWATER CREDIT UNION BLOOD DRIVE
Bookworks
Exhibit through Dec. 23
"Booksworks" is an exhibition in invitational book art and
letterpress by various book artists in the Pacific Northwest.
LOCOMOTIVE PARK LIGHTING CEREMONY
The Confluence Project
Exhibit runs through Feb. 10
The Confluence Project: Re-imagining the Columbia River with
artwork by Maya Lin.
LCSC Center for Arts & History is located at 415 Main St. in Lewiston
The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
and admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more info,
visit www.lcsc.edu/museum or call 208.792.2243.
GUITARIST STAPANIAN TO PERFORM AT LCSC
Wed. Nov. 2
Time: 11 AM
Location: LCSC SUB Solarium
Guitarist Eric Stapanian, who his best known for his ballads, will
perform at LCSC on Nov. 2. The concert, which is sponsored by
the Warrior Entertainment Board, is free and open to the public.
Stepanian has both played in a band and s a solo artist during
his career and is popular with the college crowds. His style has
been described as a melancholy rock sound that features real life
experiences mixed with the feelings and difficulties of growing up in
the music world.
VALLEY ART CENTER: “SNAKE RIVER SHOWCASE”
Opening reception Nov. 4 / Exhibit open thru
Nov. 22
Time: 5 - 8 PM
Location: Valley Art Center, 842 6th St.
Clarkston
Stop by the Valley Art Center to check out the “Snake River
Showcase,” a regional invitational Juried Art Show.
FIRST BOOK – “IT’S BOOK TIME WITH
RONALD MCDONALD”
Sat. Nov. 5
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Location: LCSC SUB Solarium
First Book-LCSC is please to present “It’s Book Time with Ronald
McDonald©” on Nov. 5. Each child in attendance receives a free
book! All ages welcome. For more info, contact Lindsey Davies at
208.792.2740.
EAT SMART-MOVE MORE SEMINAR:
HOLIDAY SEASON
Tues. Nov. 15
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Lewiston Community Center, 1424
Main Street
The University of Idaho Extension is gearing up for their second Fall
2011 Free Seminaron Tues. Nov. 15 and with the topic of "Holiday
Season." Learn about basic food safety, safe food storage, time
management, and stress management. Attendance is free, but space
is limited. RSVP to 208.799.3096 or [email protected].
NOVEMBER 2011
Fri. Nov. 18
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: 320 15th Street, Lewiston
Sign up at www.inbcsaves.org, sponsor code: ClearwaterCU
Sat. Nov. 19
Time: 4:30 PM Entertainment / 6 PM Lighting
Location: Locomotive Park
Don’t miss the annual lighting of Locomotive Park! There will be
numerous local talent groups performing at this holiday event. For
more info, contact Sandy Bunton at [email protected].
NOVEMBER EVENTS AT THE DAHMEN BARN
‘A Sense of Place and Moment’ Exhibit
Through Nov. 27
Moscow artists Leonard Heid and Aaron Johnson will display art of
the region this month. An opening reception will be held Sun. Nov. 6
from 1 – 3 PM with the artists present. Johnson works on embodying
an experience within a painting, using oils and frequently painting
plein-air. Heid conveys a sense of place and moment, echoing the
history of the Palouse region and its people.
Drawing & Painting Landscapes
Nov. 5 & 6
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Spokane artist Wes Hanson will conduct a workshop for adults with
beginning or intermediate skill levels this month in drawing and
painting landsacpes. Instructor Wes Hanson has painted watercolors
for thirty-five years and teaches drawing and painting to adults for
Spokane Art Supply and North Idaho College. The cost for the two
days is $110. You must register ahead of time.
LANCER LANES & CASINO BEGINNERS POKER
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7 PM
Location: Lancer Lanes & Casino, 1250 Bridge
St. Clarkston
Learn the game without losing a bundle! Join Lancer Lanes & Casino
for beginners poker Texas Hold-Em every Tuesday and Thursday
night. FREE pizza and soda for players. Bring your friends for this
fun time! The dealers even instruct you how to play. For more info,
call 758.4400.
THE CHRISTIAN COWBOY BALLADEERS COWBOY
CHURCH
First Sunday of each month: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Third Wednesday of each month: 6 – 7 PM
Location: Guardian Angel Barn
The Christian Cowboy Balladeers invite you! Cowboy poetry and
gospel music. Come enjoy fellowship the way it used to be and enjoy
award winning performers. Everyone is welcome!
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FREE COMMUNITY
SUPPER
Every Thursday
Time: 5:30 – 7 PM
Location: First Christian Church
First Christian Church hosts a FREE Community Supper every
Thursday. It is free and open to everyone. The supper consists
of bean soup and bread or cornbread, and whatever the cook or
helpers care to also serve. Coffee, milk, water, and juice are also
provided. We chose Thursday to do this as the other soup kitchens
and meal sites were not serving a meal on Thursdays. This helps
close that gap. For more information, contact the church at firstchr@
clearwire.net or 758.2943.
Wood Turning Workshop
Nov. 13 - 19
Master wood artist Len Zeoli will open his workshop in Uniontown
the week of Nov. 13-19 to those with experience working on a lathe
who wish to make turned gifts for Christmas. The shop will be open
from 9:00 to 3:30 each day at a cost of $20 per day. Len will be
available for assistance for the entire week to help participants.
Reservations are required.
Thorn Creek Express Band
Sat. Nov. 19
Time: 7:30 PM
Four talented brothers from Genesee ranging in age from 13 to
17 are making a name for themselves as the Thorn Creek Express
band. They play Western, Country, Old Time, Bluegrass and Gospel.
Admission is $7 at the door. Their music is fun for all ages.
Hog Heaven Band
Sat. Nov. 26
Time: 6 PM
The Hog Heaven Big Band is beginning its 6th year of playing at the
Dahmen Barn with their November 26th performance. Enjoy swing
tunes from the 20s to the 40s by listening or dancing. The cost is $8
for a couple, $5 for a single and no charge for children 12 and under.
Join the
Chamber
Mobile
Alerts
Group
Text LCVC to 87940 to join the Chamber’s
Mobile Alerts Group. Through mobile
alerts, you will be notified of upcoming
Chamber events straight to your phone!
Only one text message per week max.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is located in Uniontown on highway
195. For more info, call 509.229.3414 or visit www.artisanbarn.org.
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committeenews
Natural Resource Committee Meeting Minutes
October 18th, 2011
The October meeting featured a presentation of Practical Paths 2011,
Integrating Alternative Energy, a review of an Idaho Coalition on Industry and the Environment series of panel discussion by Energy Industry
leaders, Regulators and Legislators from Idaho and the Northwest,
held in Boise October 5-6.
Alternative Energy, particularly Wind Generation of Electrical Power,
has seen rapid growth in operational plants in the last three years, in
both Idaho, on the Idaho Power system in southeastern Idaho, as well
as on the Bonneville Power system throughout central Washington
and Oregon in the Columbia Basin. Issues have arisen , primarily this
spring, when high runoff in the basin caused wind farms to be shut
out from the grid, so that hydro generation could be used to facilitate
water volumes to move through the system without imperiling
endangered species. Spilling water over the dams causes high levels of
dissolved gas below the dam, which harms migrating smolts, similar to
“the Bends” which can harm human divers.
Since Investors in the wind farms are incentivized by state and federal
investment tax credits as well as production credits, they subsequently
sued the BPA for lost profit opportunities. The BPA chose to generate
rather than spill, declaring an Environmental Re-Dispatch event to
preclude violation of the ESA dissolved gas limits.
Future integration and utilization of alternative sources will require
capacity additions to the transmission grid. There are several
projects in the permitting stage, several of which require federal
approval to route them across government owned rights- of –way.
The Administration recently announced a “Rapid Response Team” to
expedite approval of these permits.
A brief presentation relative to the Port’s Dock Expansion Hearing to be
held the following night was reviewed, and people were encouraged
to attend and support the Port of Lewiston. I subsequently attended
the hearing and gave testimony in favor of the expansion.
It was also announced that Avista would be sponsoring an Energy
Fair at Walla Walla Community College from 10am-2pm on Saturday
October 22nd.
Jerry Myers
Chair, Chamber NRC
The next Natural Resource Committee meeting is scheduled for November
15th, 7 AM at Hazels Restaurant, 601 Bridge Street, Clarkston WA.
committeenews
LCYP at Jazzy's
Good turnout last month at Jazzy’s, about 20 people, with 5-6 brand new people. David
Witthaus from TD&H Engineering grabbed a lot of attention as he spoke about the Urban
Renewal Agency’s project for downtown Lewiston. He passed around sketches of what the
project areas may look like, talked about the open house and mentioned the Art Committee
(now accepting 'applications'!) You can find more info at
www.downtownlewistonstreetscape.com.
We talked about changing things up next month and meeting on a Tuesday or Thursday so we
can jump to the Clarkston side and catch the beginner’s poker at Lancer Lanes. Stay tuned for
an email!
Cheers!
Eric
The group is open to anyone ages 21 – 40. If you are a young professional interested in being part
of this dynamic group, contact Eric Justis at [email protected]. The group meets monthly at
various locations.
KILLER CRANBERRY SAUCE
1-1/2 C SUGAR
1 NAVEL ORANGE
1/2 T GRATED GINGER
4 C CRANBERRIES
1/2 C (2 OZ.) TOASTED PECANS
Grate the orange peel and add to a
pot with the sugar and ginger.
Add the juice from the orange into the
pot and simmer over medium heat
until the sugar is dissolved.
Add cranberries and cook until they
pop - about 5 minutes.
Add pecans and cool sauce.
NOVEMBER 2011
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lunchexchange
Chamber Lunch Exchange: Are You Connecting?
You’re invited! As a member of the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber, you have a standing invitation to come have lunch with your fellow Chamber
members.
Know someone new to the area? Guests are welcome and encouraged! Introduce new employees, supervisors, managers or community group
leaders from your business or organization.
As though you’d need more reasons, attending the luncheon provides business advocacy, networking opportunities and member-to-member
referrals. You’ll get to hear from informative speakers, and don’t forget, 50/50 drawings, Ray-isms, door prizes and Bizz Buzz.
The Chamber Lunch Exchange is generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Quality Inn at noon, unless otherwise stated.
There’s always something special going on – don’t be left out!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Noon – 1 PM
Quality Inn and Suites
Cost: $14
Speaker:
Tri-State Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees
And this month is Bizz Buzz! Promote your business in one minute...bring your business cards and be ready to network! This is always a great time,
don't miss it.
LEWISTON, ID
CLARKSTON, WA
One Hot Place…Really Big Fish.
Don’t miss the Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby!
Nov. 5-12, 2011
We can hook you up with comfy and convenient places to stay,
professional guides and helpful tackle shops.
Fish the Clearwater and Snake Rivers this November and win big!
Over $10,000 in cash and prizes.
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For more information on lodging and packages:
800.933.2128 SteelheadDerby.com
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lunchexchange
Thank You!
for October's Lunch Exchange
We'd like to thank everyone who attended the Chamber's Lunch
Exchange on Oct. 12. We’d especially like to thank the Northwest
Children’s Home for their luncheon sponsorship. Your contribution
ensured a successful membership meeting.
We’d like to welcome new members: Baughn Tool Rental Co., Mule Show
Paint Ball, Russell Specialty Services, Fastsigns, Tara’s Elegance, Lewiston
Idah Paranormal Society, Service Master, and KOZE! Thank you for your
membership.
Chamber members had the opportunity to hear from Rod Wilson with
the Northwest Children’s Home. The mission of the Children’s Home is
to provide quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and educational services for
children and families.
For more info, contact David Doeringsfeld at 743.5531 or
[email protected].
David Witthaus with TD&H Engineering informed members about the
Downtown Lewiston Streetscape. The Lewiston Urban Renewal Agency
will be reconstructing First Street from F Street to the Levee Bypass and
First Street from D Street to Beachey Street. For more information, visit
www.downtownlewistonstreetscape.com.
We also got to meet the new Director of Development at the Children’s
Home, Erika Allen. She is a California transplant that
is excited to be up in our neck of the woods. The
Children’s Home has some fun events coming up too.
Contact Erika at eallen@northwestchildrenshome.
Book Your Fishing Trips Today!
org for all the details.
It’s that time of year again. Book your fishing trip with one of these amazing outfitters.
For more information on the Northwest Children’s
Need gift ideas for the holidays? Want to thank your employees? A fishing trip would
Home, call 743.9404 or visit
be a great gift….
www.northwestchildrenshome.org.
John Price with Rockin’ on the River was onhand to award over $22,000 to local community
organizations and groups including:
Clarkston Education Foundation, Gina Quesenbery
Foundation, Willow Center for Grieving Children,
Valley Skate Park Association, Jackson Baldwin “Pay
it Forward” Foundation, Friends of Parks & Recreation
in Asotin County, Idaho Food Bank “Backpacks for
Kids” Program, YWCA School Supplies Program,
Interlink Volunteers, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis
Clark Valley, Meals on Wheels, Community Action
Partnership Food Bank, Tina’s Hope for a Cure,
Heart of Clarkston, Family Promise, Salvation Army,
Opportunities Unlimited, Beautiful Downtown
Lewiston, Special Olympics, Asotin County Food
Bank, LC Animal Shelter, Asotin Track Team, Asotin
Lions Club, CHS Band, and CHS Athletics.
We are fortunate to have an event like Rockin’ on
the River that provides fabulous entertainment
and community support. For more info, visit www.
rockinontheriver.org.
Jaynie Bentz with the Port of Lewiston talked a bit
about their dock expansion and the upcoming public
hearing on Oct. 19. Organizations and individuals
are encouraged to attend the public hearing and
provide testimony on the importance of the dock
expansion project to the local/regional economy.
NOVEMBER 2011
www.hellscanyontours.com
www.riverquestexcursions.com
www.snakedancerexcursions.com
www.snakeriveradventures.com
Hells Canyon - South Entrance
1.800.422.3568
541.785.3352
Jet Boat Tours Lodging - RV/Tent
www.killgoreadventures.com
Fishing Charters
www.hellscanyonadventures.com
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membertomemberdiscount
One of the many benefits of your chamber membership is cost savings and networking through member-to-member special offers. The
program features discounted rates on products and services from chamber members, for chamber members. When you take advantage of
these valuable products and services, you’re supporting your fellow members and your chamber.
If you are a member of the chamber and are interested in offering discounts to fellow members, please contact Kristina Tonkovich at the
chamber office, 758.7712 or [email protected].
RENTAL SPACE
MORTGAGE COMPANIES
First Christian Church in Clarkston has space available for rent to any group. Our schedule is fairly
open as of now. The cost to chamber members will
be $25/meeting and $35/meeting if the kitchen
is used. We have a fully functioning kitchen and a
nursery, no worker provided. Also, we are available
for weddings for $350 for the building.
Bank of America Home Loans will waive the appraisal fee (up to $500) on purchase loans to all
chamber members and their employees.
COMPUTER SERVICES
One-month FREE machine rental and two FREE
bottles of water, when you give us a try. (A $21
value)
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
840 10th St, Clarkston
509.758.2943
RC TECHNOLOGIES
725 Diagonal Street, Clarkston
509.758.4866
20% off all labor costs to Chamber Members.
HOTELS/MOTELS
MOTEL 6
222 Bridge St., Clarkston
509.758.1631
Winner of Motel 6 Quality Award for the USA 2005.
We have available an indoor pool and hot tub, pool
parties, Executive Suites, and extra parking for your
fishing boat. Have company coming to visit and
need an extra room. Receive a 10% discount off our
low rates. We will leave the light on for you.
INSURANCE
PEACOCK VAUGHN INSURANCE
914 6th St., Clarkston
509.758.2222
We are an Independent Agency that has been
providing insurance services for over 40 years. We
believe every customer should receive personal service from an Agency they can count on. Contact us
for a FREE insurance review. FREE NOTARY SERVICE
Exclusively for chamber members.
RETAIL
ROCK ART
509.751.0956
20% discount on sale over $25 for chamber
members. Discount does not include diamonds, gold
chains, gold nuggets or any already discounted or
sale items.
MOBILE MUSIC
DJ MOBILE MUSIC
509.758.3301
[email protected]
For chamber members, 15% off a rental sound
system in the Lewis/Clark Valley. Outside areas,
please call for rates and based on availability. Discount not to be used with any other offer or special.
Call today to reserve our rental sound system for all
your party needs!
NOVEMBER 2011
BANK OF AMERICA HOME LOANS
301 D St., Lewiston
208.750.4606
WATER - BOTTLED & BULK
NORTHWEST PURE BOTTLED WATER
509.751.9305
CONSULTING/FACILITATION
NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
509.254.3688
[email protected]
15% discount for chamber members seeking leadership and organization development consulting and
facilitation services, including: annual Retreat Facilitation, Communication Audits, Leadership Training
and Organization Program analysis & design.
PEST MANAGEMENT
SUN PEST MANAGEMENT
800.422.4803
[email protected]
15% discount for chamber members for soil sterilization, weed treatments and just plain ol’ insect/
spider treatments.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
SAGE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
Kammy Cox
1372 Bridge St. Clarkston
509.951.8782
888.800.9935 Option 2, ext. 109
[email protected]
www.SagePayments.com
Call local chamber member Kammy Cox for credit
card processing at a special discounted rate! She
will waive your application fee. Tell her you got her
name from this ad and save up to 50%. An easy
way to bring more dollars to your bottom line profit
margin in this economy.
VALUED MERCHANT SERVICES
A Registered ISO/MSP of Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A.
800-531-8575 Main Ext 354
[email protected]
Chamber members take advantage of the following
services from Valued Merchant Services: free no
obligation rate analysis, waive application fee,
waive re-programming fee, and $50 off purchase of
new equipment. We strive to save merchants 10 to
25% off their current credit card processing fees.
EVENT HOSTING
LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE
500 8th Ave. Lewiston
208.792.2060
Lewis-Clark State College has meeting, conference,
and overnight accommodations available. We would
like to invite you to host your next event on our
campus. All chambers members will receive a 10%
discount on room rental fees and overnight accommodations. For more information, please call or
visit our website at www.lcsc.edu/summerstays.
Business After
Hours Schedule
Business After Hours is held on Thursdays
unless otherwise stated.
November 3
Community Bank
December 8
Adcope & Red Lion
January 19
Habitat for Humanity
February
Still Open!
March 15
Clarkston Care Center
April 19
Lewis Clark Recycling
May 17
Clearwater River Casino
June 21
Cherry Creek Mortgage
July
Still Open!
Showcase your business with a 2012
Business After Hours! Contact Kristina
at the chamber office to reserve your
spot today, 758.7712 or membership@
lcvalleychamber.org.
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Christmas Connection 2011
The 26th annual Christmas Dinner and Christmas Connection will
take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the All Saints Catholic School
Gym and St. Stanislaus Parish Center; from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. Preregistered individuals and families for Christmas Connection will
receive grocery gift cards based on family size. Children ages’ infant
to 16 will receive a new wrapped toy on that day, a new book from
Wish Book, and other misc.
Pre-registration is not needed if you plan to attend just the
Christmas dinner at the school gym. Those attending the dinner will
receive stuffed animals, a knit hat and a pair of new gloves.
During 2010, Christmas Connection used nearly all funding to
purchase groceries for food boxes and 1,000 new toys for 500
families. Home deliveries were made to 65 homebound residents
who could not attend the Christmas Connection event. A total of
1,500 people were served.
Sign-ups for Christmas Connection begin Nov. 21 at St. Vincent de
Paul in Clarkston and Lewiston. Times to register are 9 AM – 12:30
PM, Monday through Friday until Dec. 2. This program is open to
residents of Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, and Anatone. Families who
find themselves in need this season are encouraged to sign up.
Those signing up need to bring proof of residence, social security
cards and photo ID. Homebound residents need to contact Sharon
at 758.7061 to request food box deliveries.
Every year we step out in faith and pray for miracles to happen along
the way with this program. Our success in continuing to give this
service to needy families depends on the generosity of those who
donate to Christmas Connection.
A family of five can be adopted for $150. We encourage individuals,
organizations, and businesses to consider adopting a family this year.
Monetary donations in any amount are needed and appreciated.
Our goal for 2011 is $48,000.00, due to the great demand for
assistance needed by families. That need has been growing over the
last couple of years.
Would you please plan to give generously this year, your donation
stays locally and will help brighten the season for so many
needy families in our area. Donations can be mailed to Christmas
Connection, 604 2nd Street, Clarkston, WA. 99403 or dropped off at
the Lewiston or Clarkston St. Vincent de Paul stores.
Hurlbut Mansion
Project
Show Your Support and Win a Scooter
Don’t lose a Lewiston landmark! Lewis-Clark Early Childhood
Program is working to save Hurlbut Mansion, the former Lewiston
Children’s Home on 18th Avenue. This historic building will
become a unique learning environment, as well as a place for the
community to come together for weddings, receptions, and other
special occasions.
Visit DowntownLewistonStreetscape.com for project updates,
exhibits and survey results. Mark your calendar for the next public
meeting November 17 at 5:30 pm where TD&H Engineering will
be presenting the proposed design for First and Fifth Streets.
Show your support for this project by buying a raffle ticket for
a new Kymco People 150 scooter! Tickets are just $10 each, but
you can boost your chances of winning this 70-mpg beauty
by buying 3 for $25, 6 for $50, or 15 for $100. All proceeds go
directly to the mansion project.
To order tickets, stop by and see us at one of the great local events
listed here. Or you can call 743.6573, email hurlbutmansion@gmail.
com, or stop by our Lewiston Campus at 1816 18th Avenue.
And now at http://thehurlbutmansion.com, you can learn more
about the project, and even order tickets! Ordering tickets online is
safe and secure, and your tickets will be mailed to you immediately.
We appreciate your support … and good luck!
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Thank You!
This Years' Business Showcase a Success!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Business
Showcase and Taste of the Valley on Thurs. Oct. 20 at the Lewiston Elks
Lodge. Everyone had a fantastic time, great turnout!
Special thanks to the following businesses who participated:
AAA Washington/Inland, Art Beat, Avista Utilities, Big John's Rib House,
Blue Cross of Idaho, ClearView Eye Clinic, Clearwater Medical Clinic, CTR
Clean Up & Total Restoration, Elks Lodge, Family Promise of Lewis-Clark
Valley (Booth donated by Lamar Outdoor Advertising), Inland Cellular,
Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage & Education Center, Knox Concrete,
La Bella Vita Medical Spa, Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program (Booth
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donated by KLEW), Lewis-Clark State College Workforce Training,
Lewiston Civic Theatre (Booth donated by Big Country Radio), Lewiston
High School DECA, Lewiston Roundup Association (Booth donated
by ATK CCI/Speer), Lewiston Tribune, Northwest Media Productions,
Opportunities Unlimited, Phones Plus, Inc., Progressive Engineering
Group/Riedesel Engineering, QpINS.com, Quality Inn & Suites, Regence
BlueShield of Idaho, ResCare HomeCare, Royal Plaza Retirement &
Care Center, Sterling Savings Bank, Subway, TD&H Engineering, The
Paint Shop, Timber Creek Grill Buffet, US Bank District Center, Waddell
& Reed, and Windermere Real Estate. Special thank you to Blue
Ribbon Linen Supply for donating the tablecloths.
LCSC Workforce
Training Workshops
Wanted:
Meal Volunteers
Welding
Aluminum Basics / Nov. 15 to Dec. 20 / Tue & Thurs / 6-9pm / 30
hours / $599
*all welding classes are in the Campus Welding Lab on 11th Ave.
Community Action Partnership's Circles Initiative gathers every
Tuesday evening to help low-income people learn ways to reach
financial, educational and family goals. Volunteers prepare a
community meal each week for the group that ranges from 60-80
adults and children. This is a great experience to build relationships
with diverse groups of people and put a smile on the faces of
single adults, parents and children. If your friends, family, work
or church group would be interested in preparing a meal for this
group, please contact [email protected] or call 208.798.4174.
Welding ( Kamiah)
Aluminum Basics / Nov. 15 to Dec. 14 / Tue & Thurs / 6-9pm / 30
hours / $599
*Kamiah welding classes are in the Kamiah High School Shop
For more information or to register, call 208. 792.2388 or visit
us on the web at: www.lcsc.edu/wft.
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25th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
Entry Name:
(This is how we identify you at parade lineup)
Contact:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
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Select one category for judging:
_____ Auto
_____ Junior Miss/Royalty
_____ Equestrian
_____ Marching Band/Drill Team _____ Individual
_____ Total # in group
_____ Children
______ Motorized
_____ True Christmas Spirit
_____ Commercial
_____ Walking
Entries may begin lining up on Diagonal Street at 2:30 PM. All entries must be lined up prior to 4 PM. Walking groups
and bands will line up in the Stonebraker-McQuary and US Bank parking lots. Parade numbers will be assigned in the
order applications are received. Parade numbers will be mailed out to entries received by Nov. 28.
Each entry must turn in a signed parade agreement before entry will be allowed.
I understand that the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce, the State of Washington, the Washington State Department
of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol, and the City of Clarkston cannot be held responsible for accident
or injury to any participant.
I, _________________________________, the adult representative for __________________________ have read
and agree to the rules and regulations.
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
ANNOUNCER INFORMATION: Please use form below. If nothing is provided, only the entry name will be announced.
Please return by November 28, 2011
Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
Tel: 509.758.7712 Fax: 509.751.8767
Over for Rules and Regulations
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THANK YOU! Your membership in the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce is a symbol of confidence in the work of the Chamber and its
volunteers. We sincerely thank our members who renewed their membership for their ongoing support.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE COMPANIES WHEN YOU DO BUSINESS!
AAA Washington/Inland
(208) 746-0407
McDonald's - Orchards
(208) 746-3032
Aiken’s Floor Coverings
(509) 758-7259
Mick McClure Honda
(208) 743-6596
Allen, Richard M., M.D.
(208) 743-3688
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
(509) 295-5175
Art and Frame @ Kling's
(208) 746-8379
NAPA Auto Parts
(208) 746-1322
Clarkston Auto Sales
(509) 758-3081
Nez Perce County Democrats
(208) 743-1615
Clelland Insurance Services
(208) 798-5555
Northwest Children's Home
(208) 743-9404
Columbia Grain
(208) 758-1000
Northwest Engraving Service, LLC
(208) 743-2912
Emeritus at Juniper Meadows
(208) 746-8676
Northwestern Mutual Financial
(208) 743-8561
Fidelity Escrow Company
(208) 746-0692
Ozeran, Dr. Steven, MD
(208) 746-4479
Headmasters School of Hair Design
(208) 743-1512
Palouse Choral Society, Inc
(509) 432-4796
Holder Financial Services
(208) 746-9144
Riverport Brewing, LLC
(509) 758-8889
Holy Family School and
Early Childcare Education
(509) 758-6621
Second Judicial District-CASA Program
(208) 746-3378
Howell CNC and Machine
(208) 743-7418
Inland Metals
(509) 758-2544
Institute of Physical Therapy
(208) 746-1418
Kenaston Corporation
(208) 746-1351
Lancer Lanes and Casino
(509) 758-6731
Ledgerwood, Thomas
(509) 758-1005
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program
(208) 743-6573
Lewiston Center Mall
(509) 835-3919
Lewiston Education Association
(208) 743-5555
McDonald's – 21st Street
(208) 743-8181
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Sugar Shack Candies & Gifts
(509) 758-2090
Syringa Surgical Center
(208) 298-0103
Thiessen Oil Co.
(208) 743-6201
Valley Medical Center, PLLC
(208) 746-1383
Washington Idaho Symphony Assn.
(509) 332-3408
Weibler Financial & Retirement
(208) 798-7000
Women's Connection
(208) 790-4181
Zions Bank - Downtown Branch
(208) 746-0511
Zions Bank - Orchards Branch
(208) 746-0151
Sharp's Burger Ranch – Lewiston
(208) 743-3031
Sharp's Burger Ranch – Clarkston
(509) 758-4612
Shooters Sports Bar
(208) 746-9240
Snake River Guide Service
(509) 751-0410
Sterling Savings Bank
Clarkston #1
(509) 751-0646
Clarkston #2
(509) 758-5501
Congratulates
Q3 2011 Top Lending Partner
in Lewis-Clark Valley
Lewiston #1
(208) 746-2611
Lewiston #2
(208) 743-4592
Subterranean Data Services,
LLC
(208) 746-2188
1-866-432-4066
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Ribbon Cuttings
Asotin County Public Transportation Benefit Area & Tara's Elegance
On Fri. Oct. 7, the Chamber Ambassadors celebrated Asotin County Public Transportation Benefit Area’s new building with a ribbon cutting and
open house! Stop by and check out their new location at 1494 Poplar Street in Clarkston.
Chamber Ambassadors and Board Members celebrated the grand opening of new member Tara's Elegance with a ribbon cutting on Fri. Oct. 14.
They're located at 1702 21st St. Suite 108, in Mall 21.
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Region II ISBDC November Trainings
The Region II Idaho Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce their upcoming November trainings.
QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL SESSION 2
Tues. Nov. 1
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Location: LCSC Sam Glenn Complex Room 122
You will continue to work on setting up employees correctly,
adding payroll items, taxes and deductions. Continue to learn to
use time tracking, generate payroll checks, reports and gain further
understanding of payroll expenses and liability accounts. The speaker
is Su Brown and the cost is $50.
BUILDING A BUSINESS PLAN
Thurs. Nov. 3
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Location: LCSC Sam Glenn Complex Room 224
A business plan should be a "work in progress". Your business will
evolve over time and be influenced by outside factors. Successful
business owners maintain a current business plan to ensure continued
success. If you are a new business start-up or an existing business
without a business plan, this is the class for you. The speaker is Tedi
Roach and the fee is $25.
NOVEMBER 2011
RETAIL SPACE USE AND DESIGN
Fri. Nov. 4
Time: 8 – 10 AM
Location: Morgan's Alley, The Orchid Room
The purpose of retail space is to stock and sell products to customers.
The storefront is the billboard that welcomes the customer in and the
interior must be designed in a way that creates an enjoyable shopping
experience for the customer. During this workshop we will do an
overview of the industry and determine where your retail space "fits".
You will come away with a plan in place of where to start in creating
that welcoming experience you want for your customers.
The speaker is Martie Beck and the cost is $25.
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What Employers Need To Know About Claiming The Small
Business Health Care Tax Credit
Many small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for employee health insurance coverage under a qualifying arrangement may be
eligible for the small business health care tax credit. This credit can enable small businesses and small tax-exempt organizations to offer health
insurance coverage for the first time. It also helps those already offering health insurance coverage to maintain the coverage they already have.
The credit is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ 25 or fewer workers with average
income of $50,000 or less.
Here is what small employers need to know so they don’t miss out on the credit for tax years 2011 to 2013:
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Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and other recent disaster-related tax relief postponed certain tax filing and payment deadlines to Oct. 31, 2011. Qualifying businesses affected by these natural disasters still have time to file and claim the small employer health care credit on Form 8941 and claim it as part of the general business credit on Form 3800, which they would include with their tax return. For more information on the disaster relief visit IRS.gov.
Sole proprietors who file Form 1040, Partners and S-corporation shareholders who report their income on Form 1040 and had requested
an extension have until Oct. 17 to complete their returns. They would also use Form 8941 to calculate the small employer health care
credit and claim it as a general business credit on Form 3800, reflected on line 53 of Form 1040.
Tax-exempt organizations that file on a calendar year basis and requested an extension to file to Nov. 15 can use Form 8941 and then
claim the credit on Form 990-T, Line 44f.
Businesses who have already filed can still claim the credit. For small businesses that have already filed and later determine they are
eligible for the credit, they can always file an amended 2010 tax return. Corporations use Form 1120X and individual sole proprietors use
Form 1040X.
Businesses that couldn’t use the credit in 2010 may be eligible to claim it in future years. Some businesses that already locked into health
insurance plan structures and contributions for 2010 may not have had the opportunity to make any needed adjustments to qualify for
the credit for 2010. So these businesses may be eligible to claim the credit on 2011 returns or in years beyond. Small employers can claim
the credit for 2010 through 2013 and for two additional years beginning in 2014.
For tax years 2010 to 2013, the maximum credit for eligible small business employers is 35 percent of premiums paid and for eligible tax-exempt
employers the maximum credit is 25 percent of premiums paid. Beginning in 2014, the maximum tax credit will go up to 50 percent of premiums
paid by eligible small business employers and 35 percent of premiums paid by eligible tax-exempt organizations.
If you'd like help with the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, give us a call.
A firm with a limited inventory or large ticket items may also track the cost of each physical item by recording specific invoice amounts.
If you'd like help determining the value your business inventory, give us a call.
This article contributed by:
TURKEY FACTS
Su Brown & Associates, PLLC
77 Southway Suite B
Lewiston, ID 83501
contact: [email protected]
www.subrown.com
Here turkey, turkey, turkey
They what?
Turkeys have heart attacks. When the Air
Force was conducting test runs and breaking
the sound barrier, fields of turkeys would
drop dead.
Turkeys can drown if they look up when it is
raining.
Eat, sleep, gobble
Turkeys spend the night in trees. They fly to
their roosts around sunset.
Turkeys fly to the ground at first light and
feed until mid-morning. Feeding resumes in
mid-afternoon.
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Gobbling starts before sunrise and can
continue through most of the morning.
Eyes in the backs of their heads?
A wild turkey has excellent vision and
hearing. Their field of vision is about 270
degrees. This is the main reason they
continue to elude some hunters.
And they're fast, too!
A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20
miles per hour. They can also burst into flight
approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a
matter of seconds.
So close, yet so far
Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird
to be a turkey.
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Keeping Your Warm Air Inside
By Tom Lienhard, PE, CEM
In our part of the Pacific Northwest, winter is when energy bills are typically the highest of the
year. But there are easy steps you can take to help reduce your energy use and make sure that
the warm air you pay for stays inside your home.
One way to save energy and keep warm air in your home is to use your open wood-burning
fireplace sparingly in winter and not at all on very cold days. A fire draws a home’s heated air up
and out the chimney. If you do use your fireplace during cold weather, make sure to set the
thermostat between 50 and 55 degrees and close doors leading into the room. Keep the
damper closed when your fireplace is not in use. Leaving it open is like having an open window,
drawing off as much as 25 percent of the heated air in your home.
Making sure your heating system is operating at peak efficiency can help reduce the amount of
energy it uses. That’s important since about 40 percent of your energy use goes to heating. A
maintenance check-up by a contractor is a good step to take that should include lubricating
moving parts, inspecting the condensation drain, tightening electrical connections and checking
gas connections, gas pressure, burner combustion and the heat exchanger.
In addition to an annual inspection, a key part of your heating system maintenance is cleaning
or changing the air filter once a month. A dirty filter can increase your energy costs and possibly
damage your equipment.
Sealing air leaks can also help keep the heated air inside your home and reduce energy use. An
easy way to find air leaks is the wet your fingertips and run them around the window frame to
feel a draft. Then seal the leaks next to moving parts with rope caulk. Fill leaks between nonmoving parts with regular caulking.
Setting your thermostat 3 degrees lower in winter can reduce the heating portion of your energy
bill by approximately 10 percent. A good winter setting is 68 degrees during the day when at
home and 62 degrees or lower at night when sleeping, health permitting. Warm clothes and an
extra blanket at night can help keep you comfortable while reducing energy use. If you have an
air source heat pump, only set back the temperature two degrees to prevent unneeded use of a
backup heating source.
Tom Lienhard is a lead engineer at Avista. You can reach him with questions and comments at
[email protected].
Copyright © Avista Corp., 2011. All Rights Reserved.
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Lewiston City Library Schedule
November Events
Operation Wish Book begins!
Give the gift of reading and promote literacy and a love of reading. Put
new books into the hands of children and teens in need in the Valley this
holiday season. Donation boxes are located throughout the Lewis-Clark
valley, including all public and elementary school libraries. Residents
are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped books. Donations will be
received November 1 through December 2. For more information,
please feel free to contact Lewiston City Library, 743-6519 x-106.
Library Closure
The library will be closed Friday, November 11, to observe Veteran’s
Day. We thank our Veteran’s for their service.
Pajama Storytime
Be sure to wear footless pajamas because you’ll need those toes for this
story time! We welcome you to “Counting” Pajama Story Time this
Tuesday, November 1 at 6 p.m. We will have stories, songs, a craft and
loads of fun. You can count on that!
Pajama Storytime
Grab those pajamas and join us for some tasty stories at Pajama
Storytime, Tuesday, November 15, at 6 p.m. “Yummy Food” is
the theme for the evening, so be prepared to crave a bedtime snack
afterwards.
“Counting” @ Storytime
How will we have fun at Storytime? Let me count the ways! You are
invited to “Counting” @ Storytime this Wednesday, November 2,
and Thursday, November 3, at 10:30 a.m. Interactive stories, songs,
fingerplays, and an art project.
“Yummy Food” Storytime
To get you in the mood for Thanksgiving, we have “Yummy Food”
Storytime. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft are on the menu
to be served up this Wednesday, November 16, and Thursday,
November 17, at 10:30 a.m.
Conversando
An opportunity to improve your Spanish skills in a fun, interactive
environment. All skill-levels are invited to attend Conversando for help
with grammar, and assistance with our Spanish resources. Join us
Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Great for students!
Conversando
Improve your Spanish-speaking through informal conversation at
Conversando, Tuesday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m. Receive help
with grammatical clarifications, practice what you learn, and visit
our Spanish collection. Newcomers and all skill-levels welcome!
Questions, contact Ana at 743-6519 x-109.
“Squirrels” Storytime
Nuts for stories and songs about squirrels? Come to “Squirrels”
Storytime Wednesday, November 9, and Thursday, November 10, at
10:30 a.m. and hear songs and stories along with fingerplays and a craft in
honor of these skittish little critters.
Everybody Reads
Winner of the 2008 Edgar Award for Best Novel: C. J. Box’s Blue Heaven is
this year’s Everybody Reads selection. Meet with us at the Orchid Room
in Morgan’s Alley, Thursday, November 10 for a reception starting at
6 p.m., followed by a presentation by the author. Books are available at
your public library or through the online VALNet catalog.
“Let the Games Begin” Family Event
Satisfy that competitive streak as you play games with your family. A
variety of fun events for your family unit to try Saturday, November
12, 2-4 p.m., that will have you crying, “Let the Games Begin!”
Holiday Closures
We will be closed November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving
Holiday. There will be no storytime this week. The library will reopen
Saturday, November 26 at 10 a.m.
“Mittens” Storytime
Come in from the cold and enjoy some stories, songs, and a colorful
craft as we think about those wonderful mittens at Storytime this
week. Join us Wednesday, November 30, and Thursday, December
1, at 10:30 a.m.
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Thank You!
Clearwater River Casino!
Thank you Clearwater River Casino for hosting
a fabulous Business After Hours on Thurs. Sept.
55. Everyone had a great time with wonderful
food, drinks, prizes, and fun!
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Find these and other great books at:
www.LCSCauction.com
All books are signed by the author!
100% of proceeds go to First Book-LCSC, a non-profit
organization that provides new books to children in need!
Give the gift of reading to a child. Please donate today.
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Clarkston Fire Department
Offers Classes
novemberschedule
MIX BUSINESS AND PLEASURE!
Bystander CPR Class
According to the American Heart Association, "about 92 percent of sudden cardiac arrest
victims die before reaching the hospital, but statistics prove that if more people knew CPR,
more lives could be saved. Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim's chance of
survival." Citizen CPR classes are offered September through May, except for December, by
CFD Ambulance personnel. The cost is $3 for the AHA Heartsaver CPR class completion card.
Class size is limited to 12 participants.
Learn How to Safely Use Your Extinguisher
Clarkston Fire Department Firefighter/EMTs will provide training for Clarkston businesses on
the use of fire extinguishers at your business or at the fire station when requested. CFD will
furnish a propane fueled fire pan and water extinguishers so participants learn how to use then practice - operating an extinguisher in 30-45 minutes.
Network with your current or potential business
associates at this month’s Business After Hours.
Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy refreshments
and door prizes. Join us at this free event for all
Chamber members and their employees!
Business After Hours
Hosted by:
For more information, or to sign up for a class, call the CFD at 758.8681.
Artist Applications Now Being
Accepted for Art Under the Elms
Applications are now being accepted for artists or anyone who wants to have a booth at
the 2012 Art Under the Elms on April 27-29 on the Lewis-Clark State College campus.
Art Under the Elms is one of the signature events of the month-long Dogwood Festival
held in the Lewis-Clark Valley. It is a fundraising event for LCSC’s Continuing Education &
Community Events program and attracts more than 12,000 visitors each year. The threeday event features an artist fair with more than 100 artists, an international food court,
family fun activities, and live entertainment on two stages.
Artists who want to display and sell their goods must submit an application online
through ZAPP at www.zapplication.org/index.php. As part of the application, artists are
required to submit product and booth images of current work, artist statement, and a
jury fee. The application deadline is Nov. 31.
An anonymous panel of 5-7 jurors who are experienced in art and have knowledge of
the event will judge the applicants and pick the top 100 in December to participate in
Art Under the Elms. The artists will be notified in January if they have been accepted or
placed on a wait list.
Each booth at the fair measure 10 feet by 10 feet. The cost is based on the number of
open sides – one open side is $225, two open sides is $250, and three open sides is $265.
Interior vendors have a common area providing 5 feet by 10 feet of additional storage,
and vendor booth spaces along the LCSC Library wall have an additional 5 feet of space.
Participating artists enjoy a complimentary hospitality tent, booth sitters, loading/
unloading assistance (if requested), and invitation to an artist’s dinner on site.
For more information visit www.lcsc.edu/aue or call AUE Coordinator Milly Jimenez at
(208) 792-2605.
NOVEMBER 2011
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
5:00 – 7:00 pm
118 Bridge Street, Clarkston
Haven’t Received
Your Membership
Renewal Yet?
If you haven’t received your membership
investment renewal yet, please contact
Kristina Tonkovich at the chamber office,
758.7712 or membership@lcvalleychamber.
org.
With the merge of the two chambers,
we have discovered some membership
renewals have been overlooked and to
ensure all of your benefits are kept current
please let us know. Thank you!
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The mission of the Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber of Commerce is
to work together to serve our
members and support a strong
economy through dynamic
programs, signature events and
strategic promotion
Lunch Exchange Schedule
The chamber Lunch Exchanges are always held on the second
Wednesday of the month at the Quality Inn at noon, unless
otherwise stated.
November 9
Speaker: Tri-State Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees, Bizz Buzz.
December 14
Chamber-Rotary Christmas
Luncheon
January
Annual Meeting
February 8
Sponsor: Clearwater River Casino
March 14
Sponsor: Express Employment Professionals
April 11
Sponsor: Community Action Partnership
May 9
Sponsor: NAIA World Series
Sponsors are encouraged to bring visual
aids, promotional items and to be creative
with their 20 minute presentation.
www.tristatehospital.org
If you would like to sponsor a luncheon, call
the Chamber office today at 509.758.7712!
PL E A SE R E M E M B E R T H ES E COMPA NIES WHE N YOU D O B US INE S S !
LEWIS CLARK VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF MEMBERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - OFFICERS
Don Montgomery, Co-Chairman
Waddell & Reed
Dave Pankey, Co-Chairman
Regence BlueShield of Idaho
Sherri Skalicky, Second Vice Chairman
Sattler Insurance
Tami Randall, Past President
Alliance Title & Escrow
Joe Arellano, Past President
Quad Cities Realty
NOVEMBER 2011
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DIRECTORS
Troy Ledgerwood, Credit Bureau of Lewiston Clarkston – 2011
Tedi J. Roach, Express Employment
Professionals – 2011
Todd Blamires, Art Beat, Inc. – 2012
Lisa Byers, Wasem’s – 2012
Scott Corbitt, Clearwater Paper, Co. – 2012
Mike Tatko, Avista – 2012
Tim Lynch, My Architect – 2012
Jerry Meyers, Natural Resource Committee –
2012
Katie O’Kelley, ATK – 2012
Brett Roy, Inland Cellular – 2012
Katelyn Woodbury, Tri-State Memorial Hospital
– 2012
Greg Craber, Northwest Media – 2013
Tina Davidson, SEWEDA – 2013
Deby Lutes, Columbia Bank – 2013
Gina Rinehart, Banner Bank – 2013
CHAMBER STAFF
Kristin Kemak, President/CEO
[email protected]
Lee Ann Hancock, Marketing & Events Manager
[email protected]
Mary Ann McNeely-Cooper, Business Services
Coordinator
[email protected]
Cathleen Blevins, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Kristina Tonkovich, Membership Services
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
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presents...
Barcelona & Madrid
March 10 - 17, 2012
8 Days ● 8 Meals: 6 Breakfasts ● 2 Dinners
Barcelona & Madrid
Highlights...Barcelona ● Las Ramblas ● La Sagrada Familia ● Parc Guell ● Madrid ● Prado
Museum ● Paseo Castellano ● Gran Via ● Plaza de Espana
Per Person Rates: Double $2,399; Single $2,699; Triple $2,369 * (see terms)
Included in Price:
Round Trip Air from Spokane Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $200 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel
Transfers
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $175 per person
Day 1: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Overnight Flight
Travel overnight to Spain, one of Europe’s
most fascinating countries. Here you can
enjoy a superb climate, historic sites and
beautiful scenery.
Day 2: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Arrive Barcelona, Spain - Tour Begins
Welcome to Barcelona, Spain’s second
largest city and capital of the Catalunya
province. Barcelona is a major economic
center and is recognized as a global city
because of its importance in finance,
commerce, media, entertainment, arts and
international trade. Tonight, enjoy a
welcome dinner. Today dinner will be
included.
Day 3: Monday, March 12, 2012
Barcelona
Get an in-depth look at Barcelona, one of the
most vibrant and lively cities in Spain! Your
locally guided tour showcases Las
Ramblas Boulevard, the most famous in
Barcelona, dotted with bird and flower
stalls. Also see Columbus Monument; Parc
Montjuic; Antonio Gaudi’s UNESCO World
Heritage sites including “La Sagrada
Familia,” Parc Guell, Bartlo House and the
unconventional Casa Mila building. This
afternoon continue to explore colorful
Barcelona on your own. Today breakfast
will be included.
Day 4: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Barcelona
Today is at leisure for you to independently
explore the sights and sounds of this
beautiful city. Barcelona has a great number
of museums which cover different areas and
eras that you may wish to explore. The
National Museum of Art of Catalonia
possesses a well-known collection of
Romanesque art. The Fundació Joan Miró,
Picasso Museum and Fundació Antoni
Tàpies hold important collections of these
world-renowned artists. If you like, take a
leisurely stroll on Las Ramblas Boulevard or
explore the buildings and alleyways of the
city’s historic gothic quarter. Today
breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Barcelona - Madrid
After a leisurely breakfast, your Tour
Manager provides a brief introduction on the
origin and history of the Spanish language.
Next, travel the modern highways and
picturesque landscapes of Catalunya and
Castilla Leon to Madrid, Spain’s capital and
largest city with a population of 3.5 million
people. While Madrid possesses a modern
infrastructure, it has preserved the look and
feel of many of its historic neighborhoods
and streets. Today breakfast will be
included.
Day 6: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Madrid - Prado Museum
During a locally guided tour of Madrid’s
historic center, see the Puerta del Sol and
Plaza Mayor, where events have been held
since the 17th century. You will also see
beautiful Paseo Castellano, Gran Via and
Plaza de Espana. Next, a guided tour of the
Prado Museum, open since 1819, provides
you with an historical and cultural
perspective of this magnificent museum
that boasts the world's finest collection of
art by masters such as Velazquez and
Goya. The remainder of the day is at leisure
for you to explore the huge Royal Palace or
the Royal Theatre with its restored 1850
Opera House. The Reina Sofía and the
Thyssen-Bornemisza museums are also very
popular with visitors. Today breakfast will
be included.
Day 7: Friday, March 16, 2012
Madrid
Today is at leisure for you to relax and
explore fascinating Madrid, “the city that
never sleeps.” If it interests you, an optional
excursion is available to visit Toledo, a
UNESCO site and the capital of medieval
Spain until 1560. A comprehensive tour
highlights the magnificent Gothic cathedral
Day
Day
Day
and the 13th century synagogue, a testament
to Toledo’s Jewish heritage. Also stop in the
Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco’s
masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count
Orgaz. This evening join your fellow
travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating
the end of a wonderful trip. Today breakfast
and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Madrid - Tour Ends
Return home with vivid memories of two of
Europe’s most beautiful and exciting cities
with old, rich and diverse cultural heritages.
Today breakfast will be included.
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
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Overnight Flight
Hotel Regencia Colon, Barcelona
2-4
Melia Galgos Hotel, Madrid
5-7
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Please Note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the
same flights and dates.
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when
purchasing AAA Member Choice Vacations airfare with your tour. If you have
arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing
these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served
basis.
Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 PM. Rooms may not be available prior
to that time.
Space is limited and will be handled on a first come, first served basis, so book early!
This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days
with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly
longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
For more information contact
Tiffany Bambacigno ● AAA Washington ● (208) 750-7255
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MONDAY
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SUNDAY
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• Natural Resource Committee,
Hazel’s, 7 AM
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• Chamber Lunch Exchange, Quality
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WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
Chamber Office Closed
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• Thanksgiving Day
• Festival of Trees Community
Day, 1-4 PM, Nez Perce County
Fair Pavilion
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• Board Retreat, Camp Whitman,
12 PM
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• Ambassadors Committee
Meeting, Mandarin Pine, 1 PM
• Business After Hours,
Community Bank, 5 PM
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THURSDAY
• Joanne Shears Holiday Tea &
Vintage Style Show, 10-Noon,
Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion
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SATURDAY
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• Festival of Trees Gala Event,
6-11 PM, Nez Perce County Fair
Pavilion
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• Steelhead Derby Closing
Ceremony, Kendall Subaru, 5 PM
• Steelhead Derby Opening
Ceremony, Kendall Subaru, 6 PM
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FRIDAY

Kendall Subaru Clearwater Snake Steelhead Derby

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