23rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

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NOVEMBER 2009
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23rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
“Twelve Days of Christmas”
Sponsored By: Avista
The Clarkston Chamber of Commerce is holding its 23rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on
December 5. This year’s theme is “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Our major sponsor is Avista. Avista
believes in investing in the community in which they live.
Immediately following the parade is the Vernon Park Christmas Lighting Ceremony. This year marks
the 31st anniversary of the lighting ceremony. We hope to see everyone at the park to celebrate this
joyous occasion!
Don’t forget to turn in your parade applications to the Chamber office by November 25! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to
experience the “Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Notice of parade lineup change!!!
All motorized entries will lineup on Diagonal Street.
Diagonal Street will be closed between 3rd and 6th Streets for the Christmas Parade lineup. Please be lined up prior to 4 p.m. Be
sure to know your entry name because this is how the floats are numbered.
2009 Business Leaders
Walking entries will still lineup in the Stonebraker-McQuary and US Bank parking lots as you’ve done in
previous years.
Christmas Parade VIP Reception
Pre-function starts at 3:30 p.m. VIP Reception sponsorships available for only $100! This includes
4 passes to VIP Area with food and drink provided, logo on Monday e-newsletters beginning
two weeks prior to the event, and signage at the event. For more information or to be a
sponsor, contact the Chamber office at 509.758.7712.
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President’s thoughts
President Kathy Brown shares
about the Board retreat
Director’s View
Kristin Kemak asks you to
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noon on Wednesday,
November 18
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Board Retreat
The Clarkston Chamber Board is comprised of 12 members plus the four Executive Board members, Past President David
Witthaus, First Vice President Tami Randall, Second Vice President Don Montgomery, me, and Executive Director Kristin
Kemak. We are proud of our Board members and feel that we have a very well-rounded group to offer different ideas
and suggestions.
Every year in November, we have a Board retreat that gives us the entire day to concentrate on our member
businesses. We have a neutral facilitator provide us with an objective view and offer feedback on how we get to
where we need to be. We even go over our mission statement to ensure that it meets the purpose of the Chamber.
If there is something you would like to see the Chamber do or get involved with, please feel free to get a hold of any
of the Board members so they can bring it to our attention. We want to be a service of the community and enhance
the business in this community, not just provide another meeting or luncheon to go to.
Kathy brown
President, Clarkston Chamber
Twin River National Bank
So put on your thinking caps and contact someone on the Board with your new and innovative ideas to make this
happen!
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THANK YOU!
QUALITY INN & SUITES
700 Port Drive, Clarkston
For your continued investment and
belief in the Clarkston Chamber!
Last month, the Ambassador Committee recognized the Quality Inn
& Suites for their continued investment in the Clarkston Chamber.
The “Chamber Coffee Break” is a program developed by the members of the Ambassador Committee. A lucky chamber member is
randomly selected and delivered fresh coffee and donuts by the
Ambassadors on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
“A Professional Touch With Care”
Brent “Chip” W. Wahlberg, Jr., P.T.
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1625 5th Street Clarkston, WA 99403
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Young Professionals Plan Christmas Party
Last month the Lewis Clark Young Professionals met at La Boheme. It offers breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks. It’s “a taste of Europe with local flavor.” Be
sure to stop in, on Main Street in Lewiston, to check it out!
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 5 at Macullens. We’ll be finalizing plans for our Christmas party in December. The survey results are so far split
down the middle between having another Cheesy Christmas Sweater party or having a dressy party, as well as on where to have the party this year. So,
LCYP members who make it to this November meeting will make the final decision.
The group is open to anyone ages 21 – 40. If you are a young professional interested in being part of this dynamic group, please join us on the first Thursday of
each month at 5:30 pm. For more information on the group, check out our blog at www.clarkstonchamber.org under the Chamber Forums.
Check out the pictures from LCYP’s Wine 101 class with Stu from Camas Prairie Winery.
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Prove it!
If you are reading this article, congratulations! You have just won a free insert in the newsletter ($175 value)! This is not a
joke.
If you call me before noon on Tuesday, November 3 and tell me what three things in this month’s newsletter stood
out the most to you, you will get a free insert in December’s newsletter.
This is just one more benefit of being an engaged member of the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. Random
rewards are fun and make life interesting.
Kristin Kemak
Executive Director,
Clarkston Chamber
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Chamber Member of the Month:
Idaho Department of Labor
The Idaho Department of Labor serves as an important part of our community. They serve businesses and job seekers on both sides of the river and are
a resource for various services to both of these customers.
For business customers they assist with employee recruitment, employee skill development, and employment transitions, as well as, offering a variety
of department sponsored workshops tailored to help companies address business, work force, and personnel challenges. Attracting new businesses
and assisting in the growth of current businesses, are also activities the Idaho Department of Labor participate in.
Look to the Idaho Department of Labor for up to date economic and labor market data and information for our valley, the region, the state and the
nation. The Department can facilitate a connection to financial and government resources.
Lighting Display Set Up
Saturday, November 21
8:30 am at Vernon Park
It’s time for Christmas Lighting Sponsors
once again. The Sponsor Boards are located
in Vernon Park and help with the cost of
maintaining and purchasing new lights
for displays, not only in Vernon Park, but
throughout Clarkston.
The cost for sponsoring a space is $200. If you
would like to be a sponsor, please contact the
Chamber at (509) 758-7712.
And don’t forget the set up for the lighting
displays at Vernon Park will be Saturday,
November 21 at 8:30 am. Coffee, hot
chocolate and donuts will be provided.
The local branch of the Idaho Department of Labor is located at 1158 Idaho Street in Lewiston. Kellye
Sharp is the Manager and the office can be reached at Kellye.sharp@labor.idaho.gov or at 208-7995000 x3530. Their continued involvement with the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce is an essential
way to stay current on the opportunities for growth and development in our community. Don’t
hesitate to call Kellye with any questions, comments, or ideas.
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The lighting ceremony will be held
immediately after the Lighted Christmas
Parade on Saturday, December 5.
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Lewis Clark Center for Arts & History
Check out the new location!
721 7th Avenue, Lewiston
(208) 792-2243
www.lcsc.edu/museum
Lancer Lanes & Casino “Live Comedy
Knights”
Every Saturday
Lancer Lanes & Casino, 1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston
Doors open at 7 pm, comedy starts at 8 pm
Tickets: $6 at the door; Limited seating available! Be sure to arrive
early. Music & Dancing immediately after the comedy show! For
more information, call 509.758.4400.
CHS Band Craft Fair
holiday turkeys! Prizes will be given to high scores, turkeys and
colored pin strikes. A traveling turkey trophy will also be awarded.
Food and refreshments will be given to participants. Sponsors will
be highlighted during and after the event.
Saturday, November 14
Clarkston High School Gym
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter’s 4th Annual
“Huts for Mutts”
Saturday, November 14
Red Lion Hotel, Warrior Ballroom
Social Hour: 5:30 – 7 pm | Dinner: 7 – 8 pm | Auction: 8 – 10 pm
Tickets are $20 each or $150 for a table sponsor. They are available
at Price Right Real Estate, 509.758.4041 and the Lewis Clark
Animal Shelter, 208.746.1623. All proceeds benefit the Lewis Clark
Animal Shelter!
Tri-State hospital foundation 25th anniversary festival of trees
Thanksgiving Week
Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion
Come Home for the Holidays, at the Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion
the week of Thanksgiving. Marvel in the sounds and sights of the
season amongst the fabulously decorated trees. This is a fun-filled
week befitting the holiday season and benefiting your communityowned hospital. For more information, contact the Tri-State
Foundation at 509.758.4902.
The Alzheimer’s Project
Wednesday, November 18
Guardian Angel Homes
2221 Vineyard Avenue, Lewiston
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Changing the way America thinks about Alzheimer’s Disease. Join
us for a free special screening of “Part 1: The Memory Loss Tapes”
of the HBO documentary series. There will also be a discussion and
question-and-answer session. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
SJRMC Foundation Winemaker Dinner
Series
Friday, November 13
Bogey’s at the Quality Inn & Suites
Winery: Russell Creek Winery / Sponsored by: Rick Woods
Insurance & Pathologists’ Regional Laboratory
6:30 pm
$100 per person, limited to 30 guests
The 2009 SJRMC Winemaker Dinners
Series, featuring four courses and four
wine selections, is officially in full motion!
Please join us for this fund raising event
that will delight your palate and assist
the Foundation with the remodeling and
expansion efforts of the Cancer Center.
For reservations, please contact Koleen
Wagner-Uhling at 208.799.5416 or Kim
Driskill at 208.799.5696.
Lancer Lanes Turkey Bowl-athon
Fri. Nov. 20: 5 – 7 PM
Sat. Nov. 21: 5 – 7 PM
Sun. Nov. 22: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
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“Alive After Five” Successful in 2009!
The first Thursday of each month, May through October, saw downtown Clarkston become “Alive After Five.” With area vendors, downtown businesses
and local entertainment, Sixth Street in Clarkston became the place to be on the first Thursday of each month.
With a family and street fair atmosphere, no one wanted to miss out on Izzy the Camel, Slinky the Clown, the giant jumping castle, face painting, live
entertainment ranging from young kids and adults dancing in the streets to Hawaiian music, The Dance Company and Shirley’s Dance Studio, to big
band era music from the “Swing Notes”, classic rock from “The Senders”, a little country from Marcos Dominguez, and some pop music thrown in by
Timmy and Celeste Flock.
Food vendors drew a crowd with a mix of barbecued pulled pork, hot dogs, tacos and kettle corn to some fine dining at the local restaurants in downtown
Clarkston. A beer and wine garden was established for those wanting a bit more in refreshments. Those looking for more unique items were happy to
find hand- carved wood items, jewelry, swords, homemade arts and crafts, a temporary tattoos and many other items!
“Alive After Five” was a joint effort with the Heart of Clarkston, Clarkston Chamber of Commerce, Port of Clarkston, SEWEDA, and Pacific Empire
Broadcasting.
Planners anticipate that “Alive After Five” will continue going forward. Look for the next one May 6, 2010!
Scooter race winners at the October 1 event:
5 - 7 year olds
First: Jacob Blimka
Second: Preston Stewert
Third: Colby Bolen
8 - 9 year olds
First: Austyn Freeze
Second: Peyton Kaufman
Third: Ben Murry
10 -11 year olds
First: Drew Blimka
Second: Ethan Ulrich
Third: Aidan Vigeant
12 -14 year olds
First: Michale Blackmon
Scooter Winner: Ben Rathbum
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Clarkston’s
The Alive After Five committee would like to thank all of our
Vendors and Clarkston Businesses for your support, patience and
positive attitude, we’d also like to thank the following people:
Alive After Five could not happen without the VOLUNTEERS
Belinda Campbell
Bonnie Orr
Hailey Feider
Jennifer Bly
Joyce Keefer
Lisa Byers
Mary McCollum
Stacy Snodgrass
Kristin Kemak
Kip Kemak
Tina Davidson
Wanda Keefer
Stan Paul
Or without the DONATION OF TIME, MONEY, MATERIALS, LABOR, ETC
Keri Lane
A-L Compressed Gases
Asotin County Health District
Kid Zone
BBQ & Blues
KIDQ-27 Jarel Pittman
Bret Wilson
Mark Heuett General Contractor
Charity Bierman
Mark Snodgrass/Basshowse Tunes
Chip Wahlberg
Nick Budell
Clarkston Albertson’s
Pacific Empire Radio Corporation
Clarkston High School ROTC
Patt’s Garden
Cliff B’Hymer
Peter Broyles
KLEW TV
Port of Clarkston
Don Brigham Plus Associates
Price Right Real Estate
Doug Renggli
Riverport Brewery
Eclips Hair Salon
Rolly Phillips
Felicity Brigham
Schurman’s True Value
Friends of Parks and
SEWEDA
Recreation/Rockin’ on the River
Steve Carlton/Carlton Construction
Greg Craber
TenderCare
Heart of Clarkston
Teresa Kamerrer – Park View Real Estate
Hell’s Gate State Park
Tom Ledgerwood
Hi Ho Silver
Tri State Hospital Foundation
Hogan’s
Wasem’s Drug
Justin Rias
Wendy Price
John Price
Kenny Maestas
Wes Vaughn
Jim Martin with the City of Clarkston, Clarkston Public Works Dept., Clarkston Police Department
And of course, not without all of the wonderful, donated ENTERTAINMENT!!
Avery Whisenant “Mode of Being”
Beargrass
Bill Finch
Bodie Dominguez
Brian Baugh/John Ferris
Brian Grimm
Dan Faller
Dantz Dynamix
Don Downing
Highland Elementary Marimba Band
Joe Syverson
Juley B and the Holy Genes
Judy Fairley/Julia Blimka
Marcos Dominguez
Marine Corp League Color Guard
Martial Arts America
Matt Reidenaur
Morgan Zearott
Shiloh Sharrard
Shirley’s Dance Studio
Small Town Boyz
Supremely Pointless Sisters
Swing Notes
The Dance Company
The Senders
Timmy & Celeste Flock
Uncle Bill’s Luau
Wild Colonials
Hope we haven’t left anyone out! Thank you again
to all our Vendors without whom Alive After Five
would not have been possible!
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“Let There Be Light!”
New lights are expected to appear on 6th Street in Clarkston by next spring. The Heart of Clarkston Action Group was delighted to learn that the Public
Works Board awarded a grant for downtown Clarkston to the project sponsor, the City of Clarkston, for new and replacement lights on 6th Street. The
additional lighting provides for greater public safety at a time when more traffic is moving on 6th Street.
Sixteen projects, out of 212 applications, were funded. While requests totaled in excess of $156 million, the Public Works Board had only $9.5 million to
award. The 6th Street Project is funded at $334,610. Volunteer grant-writer Wanda Keefer said, “We had no idea that the competition would be that fierce.
The sheer number of applications shows you there’s a real need out there.”
According to Don Brigham, a landscape architect on 6th Street who donated design services, the need for new lights in Clarkston has been identified
since at least as far back as 1992 when the street tree project began.
The funded project consists of replacing existing tall “cobra” lights with aesthetically pleasing poles with banner brackets. New pedestrian poles will
be added where needed between the taller poles. The pedestrian poles will support flower baskets. Overhead utility lines will be accommodated
underground, beneath a paver strip near the curb.
Beamers Hells Canyon Tours Launches Charitable
Initiative for Community Action Partnership 2009
Beamers Hells Canyon Tours™ once again unveils its charitable initiative for the Community Action Partnership which
provides the community with an exciting and rewarding way to contribute to the needs of others. With each donation
of a bag of food or bag of personal care items for the Community Action Partnership, Beamers Hells Canyon Tours will
provide a boarding pass for the “Community Action Tour 2009.”
The one-hour cruise, departing on December 4 at 5:30 pm, includes holiday background music, hot cider, cocoa and
goodies while touring the Valley’s finest riverfront homes decorated in their holiday brilliance.
Charitable donations are collected at Beamers Hells Canyon Tours office located at 1451 Bridge Street in Clarkston,
Monday through Friday between 9 am and 3 pm beginning November 2.
You and Beamers Hells Canyon Tours will help the community make a boat load of dreams come true for those in need
this holiday season.
Social Netiquette: OK to Use a Phone in Meetings?
When to Give in to Temptation
Josh Bernoff explores different scenarios and the golden social netiquette rules to determine when, if ever, it’s ok to use your phone in a meeting.
“There are countless netiquette sources that say it’s rude to take a mobile phone call in a meeting, and you should turn your phone off. But this advice
dates to when phones were used to make calls. Now you could be checking e-mail or sports scores, or you could be checking something relevant to the
meeting on the web or taking notes.”
To view the entire article, check out http://adage.com/digitalnext/post.php?article_id=139477.
-Courtesy of Michelle Peters, Hells Canyon Visitor Bureau
NOVEMBER 2009
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Chamber Lunch Exchange: Are You Connecting?
You’re invited! As a member of the Clarkston 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.
There’s always something special going on – don’t be left out!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
noon - 1 pm
Quality Inn and Suites
Sponsored by: Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees
25th
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Festival of Trees
Thanks! for October’s Lunch Exchange
We would like to thank Todd Blamires and Duane Simpson with ArtBeat, Inc. for sponsoring the
Clarkston Lunch Exchange on October 14.
Todd and Duane talked about the many products and services ArtBeat, Inc. has to offer. They have
been screen-printing shirts for nearly 20 years. They also offer a full line of embroidered garments
for the office, team or club. Looking to promote your business? Artbeat, Inc. can put your logo
everywhere, from cups to hats to calculators and fishing lures! Art Beat Inc. guarantees you will be a
satisfied customer! For more information, call 743.9351 or visit www.artbeatinc.com.
The Clarkston Chamber would also like to thank the Bizz Buzz table sponsors: ATK, Avista, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inland Cellular, Cableone,
Mercury Marketing, Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Lewis-Clark State College, Sprint, and Interlink Volunteers. Your wonderful contribution ensured a
successful membership meeting!
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up to 50%. An easy way to bring
more dollars to your bottom line
profit margin in this economy.
HOTELS/MOTELS
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 Clarkston Chamber
Members.
RETAIL
Rock Art
904 6th St., Clarkston
509-751-0956
20% discount on sale over $25 for
Clarkston Chamber members.
Discount does not include diamonds, gold chains, gold nuggets
or any already discounted or sale
items.
Canterbury shoppes
PO Box 3766, Syracuse, NY
13220-3766
866-232-3808
www.cshoppes.com
25% discount for Clarkston
Chamber members with the use
of promotional code #275 on
sales.
MOBILE MUSIC
DJ Mobile Music
509-758-3301
darcynelly@yahoo.com
For Clarkston 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!
Motel 6
222 Bridge St., Clarkston
509-758-1631
Mercury Media Productions
509-751-0404
www.mercurymediaproductions.
com
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
$50 off a wedding or party DJ for
all Clarkston Chamber members.
This package comes with lights,
music, a DJ, and a consultation
session for your event.
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Bank of America Home Loans
301 D St., Lewiston
208-750-4606
WATER - BOTTLED & BULK
Northwest Pure Bottled
Water
509-751-9305
One-month FREE machine rental
and two FREE bottles of water,
when you give us a try. (A $21
value)
Consulting/Facilitation
Northwest Leadership
Strategies
509-254-3688
jscott@nwLeadershipStrategies.
com
nwLeadershipStrategies.com
15% discount for Clarkston 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
Coyote Flat Lodge
Anatone, Washington
208-305-7458
Web site development
Mercury Marketing
509-751-0404
www.mercurymediaproductions.
com
$100 off a New Web site for
Clarkston Chamber members.
Mercury Marketing offers web
sites starting at just $250 with the
discount.
Pet Grooming
Bambi’s pound puppy’s
1354 Pound Land, Clarkston
509-758-6889
BambiCharlie@yahoo.com
Sun Pest Management
800-422-4803
russ@sunpest.com
$3 off any pet grooming service
for Clarkston Chamber members.
15% discount for Chamber
members for soil sterilization,
weed treatments and just plain
ol’ insect/spider treatments.
Oil Change
Cleaning services
Jiffy Lube
501 Bridge St., Clarkston
509.758.4814
aspears@wajiffylube.com
http://www.jiffylube.com
Executive cleaning services
17950 Ten Mile Canyon, Lewiston
208-305-2180
JenKevinWest@yahoo.com
15% off Jiffy Lube Oil Changes for
all Clarkston Chamber Members.
10% discount for Clarkston
Chamber members on all cleaning services including carpet & tile
cleaning and hot water pressure
washing.
Jan McCoy Properties
200 Fair St. Suite #1, Clarkston
208.305.9989
realmccoy710@msn.com
www.janmccoy.com
Home Inspection
Attention Clarkston Chamber
Members! When you purchase
and close your home through
me, I will pay for your HOME
INSPECTION (up to) $275 (Home
Inspector of your choice). A fresh
new approach to real estate!
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Heart of Clarkston Action Group
At the October 15 meeting, the Heart of Clarkston discussed the grant for the Sixth Street Lighting Project. The grant was approved in the amount of
$334,610. A design committee was created and anticipates using innovative LED lighting.
Belinda Campbell was elected as the new Chair and John Price the Co-Chair. The Group voted on a logo that still needs to go through Chamber for
approval before we start using it for marketing purposes.
The HOC would like to thank everyone who participated in “ALIVE AFTER FIVE” (AAF). It was a great success for the first year and they are looking
forward to doing it again in 2010. Be sure to mark your calendars for the first Thursday of each month, May thru October, with the first event on May
6, 2010. Next year, the HOC will be doing a raffle at “Alive After Five” to help with funding for projects that they want to accomplish within the Action
Group. So keep watch on the exciting things they have planned to get kick off this raffle!
Clarkston’s 5th Annual Sixth Street Trick or Treat was on Friday, October 30. The crowd was huge and the Street was packed with trick or treaters! Thank
you to everyone who made this event such a huge success!
The next meeting is November 19, 2009 at Wasem’s at 8 am. Please feel free to join in and help make a difference in our community.
Natural Resources Committee
Meeting Minutes for October 20, 2009
Special guest speaker Jeff Handel reported on Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation’s (IDPR) Natural Resource Management Program. Jeff
explained there are 30 parks within IDPR’s system. Each individual park is going to have a specific management plan and that plan will be based on
that parks natural resources and needs. IDPR will partner with other agencies when needed in completing these assessments. These natural resource
assessments will include; hazard tree removal, trail maintenance, noxious weed spraying, fire mitigation, grazing rights, etc.
He used Harriman State Park’s assessment as an example to what these assessments are going to include system-wide. Harriman’s assessment is to
maintain ecological integrity as well as keeping its cultural integrity. There are three grazing leases and 1,000 acres of forest land within Harriman. Part
of the plan is to retain the grazing at a level that is beneficial for the land and to keep the forest healthy for wildlife habitat. One issue is the overgrowth
of conifers within the park causing a fire hazard to the park and its structures. They are in the process of trying to obtain a $60,000.00 FEMA grant to
purchase logging machinery to remove trees for fire mitigation. Historically, aspen have grown within the park until the overgrowth of conifers has
choked it out. With the thinning of conifers for fire mitigation they are also going to thin for the regeneration of the aspen. Aspen also provides prime
habitat for a number of species of wildlife.
In conclusion Jeff says they are looking at each park right now to see what is immediately needed as far as what natural resources are currently at risk
and remedying those risks. A more thorough look will be taken later at each individual park’s needs towards ongoing resource management.
For further information or to join the Natural Resources Committee contact Jerry Klemm 743-5450 or email at hgklemm@cableone.net
Kip Kemak, Hells Gate State Park
NRC Secretary
newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following company who joined the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner…remember
these companies when you do business.
…and BOOKS, too!
1037 21st Street, Lewiston
208.746.7120 | www.andbookstooonline.com
American Red Cross Blood Services
508 Thain Road, Lewiston
208.791.2011 | http://lewisandclark.redcross.org
Retail used and new books, gifts, home décor,
gourmet foods and special orders!
Helping the American people prepare for and
respond to emergencies and scheduled surgeries
requiring blood and blood products through
voluntary donations and blood drives. Saving lives!
Please call 791.2011 to help.
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NOVEMBER 2009
newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following company who joined the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner…remember
these companies when you do business.
B-Bar-E, LLC
3360 E. Main Street, Lewiston
208.746.4321 | bearl@cableone.net
Lewiston-Clarkston Partners Habitat for Humanity
1242 Highland Avenue, Clarkston
509.758.0187 | www.lcpartnershfh.org
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
1119 Highland Ave. Suite1, Clarkston
509.758.5141
Ecumenical Christian-based organization that builds and renovates
homes for deserving, responsible partner families.
Edward Jones – Jim Kubiak
1366 Bridge St. Suite B, Clarkston
509.758.8353 | jim.kubiak@edwardjones.com
For decades, we’ve believed in building relationships through faceto-face interaction, and adhering to a strategy of recommending
quality investments that have proven themselves over time.
Hahn Supply Inc., DBA Bobcat of Lewiston & Clarkston, Hahn
Event Rentals, Hahn Rental Center
2121 Main Street, Lewiston
208.748.4246 | www.hahnsupply.com
Hahn Supply is a supplier of wholesale industrial, construction,
plumbing, heating & air materials and tool repair. Hahn Event Rental
provides tents, tables, chairs, wedding supplies, inflatable bouncy
toys and much more for all your special events. Hahn Rental Center
is a provider of portable restrooms, home owner, construction
and industrial equipment rentals; we are also a full line sales and
service center for Husqvarna Lawn & Garden Equipment. Bobcat
of Lewiston & Clarkston is a full line Bobcat equipment dealer
providing both new and used equipment sales with parts & service.
Main Street Lighting
628 Main Street, Lewiston
208.746.6246
mainstreet.lightingandfans.com
Mike’s Pole Barns
Build pole buildings and offers electrical services.
Hi Ho Silver
Hi Ho Silver offers a variety of sterling jewelry and jewelry making
products. We have art tile, manufactured items, imported items,
and items we make for you. You can purchase items (beads) to
make your own or we can teach you how!
Moose Lodge
814 6th Street, Clarkston
509.758.6292
Patti Whitman, Individual
509.758.3959 | pawhitmanz@aol.com
Postal and Copy Plus
Packaging and shipping, along with digital printing. We do a great
number of services, from making business cards to 42” x 100”
posters!
Knox Concrete
913 Snake River Avenue,
Lewiston
208.790.4081
www.knoxconcrete.net
Knox Concrete ensures
superior quality – whether a standard or decorative driveway. With
a variety of textures, patterns and stains, you’ll find exactly what
you’re looking for.
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newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following company who joined the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner…remember
these companies when you do business.
PrimeLending
514 Thain Rd. Suite A,
Lewiston
208.746.1370
Progressive Engineering Group
1208 Idaho Street, Lewiston
208.746.5406
Subdivision plans, utilities, curbs/gutters/sidewalks; foundation
inspections; water & wastewater plans & designs; environmental
services; planning; grant writing and administration.
Rapunzel
Steeley Print and Binding
201 Capital Street, Lewiston
208.746.7599 | www.steeleyprint.com
Commercial printing,
also print books for
authors who selfpublish. We also do
bulk mail, posters,
banners, and much
more!
Stripes – A – Lot, LLC
2144 23rd Street, Clarkston
509.758.0570
Hair and tanning salon. All spa services!
For all your pavement & maintenance needs!
Sycamore Street Grill
900 6th Street, Clarkston
509.751.0881
Sycamore Street Grill is a rare gem is a sea full of restaurants in
Clarkston. It is a fine dining establishment where the food and
service are excellent.
Valued Merchant Services
Red Lion Hotel
621 21st Street, Lewiston
208.748.1024 | www.redlionlewiston.com
Nationwide credit card processor offering competitive rates for
VISA, MC, Pin and Signature Debit Cards. We also offer the latest and
most secure equipment to insure the client is PCI Compliant.
ResCare HomeCare
721
6th
Street,
Clarkston
509.758.2055
rescarehomecare.com
ResCare
HomeCare
provides quality in-home care and compassionate support to
assistance you with remaining independent in your own home,
near you friends and family.
Ridge Property Management
1213 16th Avenue, Clarkston
509.758.3013 | jridge@cableone.net
Judy Ridge owns and operates Ridge Property Management, which
involves the management of rental properties and storage space.
Sports Re-Mix
839 6th Street, Clarkston
509.552.0148
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Today is Black Friday and Buy Nothing
Day. Black Friday is one of the busiest
shopping days of the year, and is called
such because black signifies a profit. Buy
Nothing Day was created as a protest
against the commercialism of the holiday
season. It encourages people to abstain
from shopping for 24 hours.
November
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NOVEMBER 2009
Cooking Up Energy Savings in the Kitchen
By Tom Lienhard, PE, BSME, CEM, CLEP
Have you ever noticed that company always seems to congregate in the kitchen? Large or small, the kitchen is
where we feel most at home. With family budgets tightening, the kitchen is busier now more than ever before folks are bringing home the bacon and cooking it there too.
So, how do you stretch your energy dollar in the busiest room of your home? By choosing ENERGY STAR®
qualified appliances and employing some no-cost tips to save energy. Energy Star appliances use up to 50
percent less energy to operate than standard models. Over the life of an Energy Star appliance, the money you
save on energy could potentially cover the cost of the new appliance.
Lighting can account for up to 25 percent of your electric bill, and kitchen light fixtures are some of the most
used lighting in the home. If you haven’t already done so, replace your standard light bulbs with CFLs (compact
fluorescent light bulbs). They generate less heat, last seven times longer and can use up to 75 percent less
energy than incandescent light bulbs. CFLs now come in a variety of popular shapes and types like dimmable,
three-way and electronic control for recessed can and cabinet mounted models.
Surprisingly, the biggest energy user in your home after heat/air conditioning and hot water is the refrigerator.
Depending on its size and age, your refrigerator can cost you over $200 per year on your energy bill. For
maximum efficiency, set your refrigerator temperature between 35 and 38 degrees and position it away from a
heat source like a stove. Vacuuming the coils can improve your refrigerator’s efficiency by 3 to 6 percent, a
savings of $6 to $14 a year.
Also, check your refrigerator door seals to ensure they are airtight and replace them if they are not. If your
refrigerator was built before 1994, consider replacing it with an Energy Star model, which could use half of the
energy of the old unit. Some electric utilities offer a recycling program that will pick up your pre-1994 refrigerator
or freezer, pay you a small amount for it, then properly dispose and recycle the majority of the unit.
For more energy savings in the kitchen, run only a full dishwasher and use your dishwasher’s automatic energy
savings cool dry cycle. If your dishwasher doesn’t have this feature, turn it off after the final rise and let the
dishes air dry. Doing this can reduce dishwasher energy by 40 percent.
Keeping your range hood filters clean and removing any built up food particles can also save energy in the
kitchen. Grease build-up can increase ventilation energy costs. Use your fan sparingly and only when cooking
so you don’t lose the conditioned air out the vent.
Every little bit really does add up - using the right size pot on the right size burner can save you up to $36
annually for an electric range, and $18 on a natural gas range.
For more cooking efficiency tips, look online. There you will find ways to use your microwave to reheat leftovers
rather than reheating on the stove or possibly test the benefits of a new style pressure cooker for energy
savings.
Equipment Rebates and Incentives
Some electric and natural gas utilities offer rebates and incentives for customers making energy efficiency
upgrades to their home or business. It could pay to find out what your energy provider offers.
Tax Credits
Find out how the new stimulus funding has affected Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency at
www.energystar.gov
Tom Lienhard is an engineer at Avista. You can reach him with questions and comments at
askavista@avistautilities.com
Copyright © Avista Corp., 2009. All Rights Reserved.
businessafterhours
Thanks! Bank of Whitman for hosting Business After
Hours on September 17!
novemberschedule
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS!
Network with your current or potential business
associates at the joint Clarkston and Lewiston
Chambers’ Business After Hours event.
Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy refreshments
and door prizes. Join us at this free event for all
Chamber members and their employees!
Tri-State Memorial
Hospital
Meet the new CEO, Donald Wee!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
5 - 7 pm
Imaging & Women’s Diagnostic Center
(west side of the hospital)
Highland Avenue
Clarkston
1628 Main St.
Lewiston, ID
83501
(208) 743-2922
Fax: (208) 743-7930
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25th Annual Festival of Trees Celebration
Join us for the 25th annual Festival of Trees, benefiting Tri-State Hospital Foundation. Some of the area’s finest designers and decorators create winter
magic in the Lewis-Clark Valley Thanksgiving Week, when Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees opens its doors to a Christmas wonderland at
the Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion. A community holiday celebration and tradition, the Festival features 16 stunning Christmas trees decorated by local
businesses and individuals as well as a variety of decorations, including an assortment of mini trees and the hundreds of beautiful items available in
the Holiday Market.
Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees has many unique activities which include an elegant
Gala Dinner and Auction, Silent Auction, Memorial Tree of Lights ceremony, Community Day, Family
Night, the Joanne Shears Holiday Tea and Vintage Style Show, entertainment and a holiday gift shop.
“Five events, One Cause.”
All proceeds from Festival of Trees are designated to help fund programs, services, and special
equipment needs at Tri-State Memorial Hospital. This Festival that began in 1985 has grown to
become a yuletide extravaganza and in 2008, netted nearly $85,000 to improve healthcare in our
community-–proving that the Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees is more than just the
hottest holiday ticket in town; it is a celebration of what can happen when people work together for
a greater good.
25th
ANNIVERSARY
Festival of Trees
Enjoy the 2009 Festival of Trees, and thank you for your continued support and dedication to Tri-State Memorial Hospital and the Tri-State Hospital
Foundation.
Christmas Connection 2009
Brightening Christmas for 24 Years in Our Community
Christmas Connection has provided grocery gift certificates for families, food boxes for the homebound, and new toys for children in the LC Valley for
24 years. You can help Brighten Christmas this year by joining St. Vincent de Paul in Christmas Connection.
Donations of any amount are welcome.
$150.00 will adopt a family of five. We encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to consider adopting a family this year. Monetary
donations in any amount are needed and appreciated. Your donation stays locally and helps brighten the season for so many in our area.
Your donation helps us provide:
• A nice Christmas Dinner for families
• New toys for children, infants to age 16
Thank You!
Christmas Connection was established in 1986 to pool resources in the valley and make a unified program that reaches area families in need. Your
donations helped us provide grocery certificates, food, and toys for 700 families last year. 1,000 children received a new, wrapped toy at last year’s
Christmas Connection.
Donations may be dropped off or sent to:
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St. Vincent de Paul | (509)758-7061
604 2nd Street | Clarkston, WA 99403
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ribboncutting
Community Bank Ribbon Cutting
On Monday October 5, Community Bank opened their doors at the
new Clarkston location on Bridge Street. Everyone had a fantastic
time!
23rd Annual Lighted
Christmas Parade
“Twelve Days
of Christmas”
Business After Hours Schedule
Saturday, December 5
4:30 pm
Downtown Clarkston
Business After Hours is held on Thursdays unless otherwise stated.
Immediately following the parade there will be a lighting
ceremony in Vernon Park on 6th Street.
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 6th Street from Chestnut to
Elm will be closed from 4-6 pm.
(see insert for parade application)
November 12
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
December 10
Rock Art
Stop by Clarkston Chamber’s Business After Hours every month and
check out these local businesses.
The 2009 Business After Hours schedule is full and 2010 scheduling
has begun! Call the Clarkston Chamber today at 758.7712 to reserve
your spot today!
PLE A S E R E M E M B E R T H E S E COMPANIES WHE N YO U D O B US INE S S !
Clarkston chamber of commerce leadership and staff members
Board of Directors - Officers
Kathy Brown, President - 2009
Twin River National Bank
Tami Randall, First Vice President - 2009
Alliance Title & Escrow
Don Montgomery, Second Vice President - 2010
Waddell & Reed
David Witthaus, Past President - 2009
Northwest Media Productions
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Board of Directors - Directors
Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston Heights Market - 2009
Lee Ann Hancock, Quality Inn & Suites – 2011
Doug Higgins, Individual – 2009
Joyce Keefer, Price Right Real Estate – 2010
Wanda Keefer, Port of Clarkston - 2009
Katie O’Kelley, ATK - 2009
Troy Ledgerwood, Credit Bureau of LewistonClarkston – 2011
Bret Wilson, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Associates – 2010
Renee’ Olsen, Lewis Clark State College –
2010
Lynn “Pip” Ausman, Asotin County
Wheatgrowers - 2010
Mike Thomason, Avista - 2011
Ginny McGivney, Gilbert’s Steamery - 2011
Chamber staff
Kristin Kemak, Executive Director
kriskemak@clarkstonchamber.org
Hailey Feider, Communications Specialist
haileyf@clarkstonchamber.org
CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 2009
23 rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
“Twelve Days of Christmas”
Entry Name:
(This is how we identify you at parade lineup)
Contact:
Address:
Phone Number(s):
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
All entries will be required to check-in on parade day to receive parade numbers. All entries must be lined up prior to
4:00 p.m. on Diagonal Street. 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.
Each entry must turn in a signed parade agreement before entry will be allowed.
I understand that the Clarkston 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:
ANNOUNCERS INFORMATION ~ Please use form below. If nothing is provided the “Name Only” will be
announced.
Please return by November 25, 2009
Clarkston Chamber of Commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
Tel: 509.758.7712 Fax: 509.751.8767
Over for Rules and Regulations
PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any group not following the rules will be asked to leave and will not be invited to participate in
future parades.
1.
NO SANTAS ARE ALLOWED ON ANY ENTRIES OR FLOATS. In order to preserve the
magic of Christmas for children, we only have one Santa in the parade, which is already
provided by the Clarkston Fire Department. Thank you for your cooperation.
2.
Due to safety issues involving the throwing of candy and other items, no entry will be
allowed to throw any items to the spectators. Groups may provide people to walk along
the parade route and pass out items to the crowd.
3.
NO HOT RODDING by motorized vehicles.
4.
No discharging of firearms or simulated types of noise or fireworks are allowed.
5.
Parents or guardians should accompany any children entered in the parade under the age
of 18.
6.
No water guns, water balloons, or other water throwing devices will be allowed.
7.
All entries of horses must provide their own clean up units.
8.
It is the guardian’s responsibility to attend to tied horses.
9.
All units must maintain a forward motion with approximately 30 feet between each entry.
10.
Smoking and use and/or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are
forbidden.
11.
No profanity is allowed along the parade route.
12.
Drivers of motorized vehicles must have valid driver’s license.
13.
All entries are required to have insurance and testify to this by signing the application form.
14.
The Clarkston Chamber of Commerce Parade Committee reserves the right to withdraw
any unit of which costume or performance does not conform to the standards of
reasonable public taste.
15.
An approved fire extinguisher shall be accessible to the driver.
16.
Hand holds shall be available for people in sitting positions and more secure supports
should be accessible for those standing.
17.
All decorative materials must be manufactured so as to be effectively fire retardant.
18.
Open flames on floats will not be permitted.
The Clarkston Chamber of Commerce, the City of Clarkston and the Parade Committee do not
pay mileage, meals, lodging or any other expenses incurred by participating entries.
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• LCYP Meeting,
Macullens,
5:30 pm
• Ambassadors Committee,
Roosters,
12:30 pm
• Lancer Lanes Live Comedy
Knights,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston,
8 pm
At www.clarkstonchamber.org:
• Access member discounts
and services to save money
• Learn what’s happening in the Chamber
and our community
• Learn what’s happening in the legislature
and how it will impact your company
• Take political action to protect your
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Get started online today.
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• Executive Committee,
Clarkston Golf & Country Club,
12 pm
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• Natural Resources Committee,
Hazel’s Good Eats,
7 am
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VETERANS DAY
Chamber Office Closed
• Business After Hours,
Tri-State Memorial Hospital,
5 - 7 pm
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• Chamber Lunch Exchange,
Quality Inn & Suites,
12 pm
• The Alzheimer’s Project,,
Guardian Angel Homes,
2221 Vineyard Ave., Lewiston,
1:30 pm
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• SJRMC Foundation Winemaker
Dinner,
Bogey’s,
6:30 pm
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THANKSGIVING
Chamber Office Closed
• Lancer Lanes Bowl-A-Thon,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston
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• Lancer Lanes Live Comedy
Knights,1250 Bridge Street,
Clarkston, 8 pm
• CHS Band Craft Fair,
Clarkston High School,
9 am - 4 pm
• Animal Shelter’s Huts for Mutts
Thursday, November 12
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
5 - 7 pm
Lunch Exchange
• Lancer Lanes Live Comedy
Knights,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston,
8 pm
• Lancer Lanes Bowl-A-Thon,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston
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Chamber Office Closed
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Thanksgiving Week
Nez Perce County Fair Building
Lewiston
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• Lancer Lanes Live Comedy
Knights,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston,
8 pm
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publicmeetings
City Council
Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 7 pm
At City Hall
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• Lancer Lanes Live Comedy
Knights,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston,
8 pm
DECEMBER
Wednesday, November 18
Quality Inn & Suites
12 pm
Festival of Trees
Tri-State Hospital Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Festival of Trees
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Business After Hours
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• Lancer Lanes Bowl-A-Thon,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston
• Heart of Clarkston,
Wasem’s,
8:30 am
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County Commissioners
Every 1st, 2nd & 4th Monday, 9 am
Every 3rd Monday, 7 am
At Annex Building, Asotin
Asotin County PUD
Commissioners
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 5:30 pm
Asotin Co. PUD Conference Room
Port of Clarkston
Every 2nd Thursday, 1 pm
Port of Clarkston Office
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• Lancer Lanes Live Comedy
Knights,
1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston,
8 pm
Clarkston chamber of commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
info@clarkstonchamber.org
www.clarkstonchamber.org