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C l a r k s t o n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e The mission of the Clarkston

v a l l e y
Chamber of Commerce
is to enthusiastically promote
a strong economy
and quality of life
for the Lewis-Clark Valley.
I t ’ s y o u r c o m m u n i t y .

MARCH 2009 WWW.CLARKSTONCHAMBER.ORG

HIGHLIGHTS

Coffee Break
See who the Ambassadors
surprised for Chamber Coffee
Break
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Career Fair
The Clarkston Education
Foundation thanks those
involved in the career fair
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schedule
6 to 7:30 pm
Quality Inn & Suites Social Hour & Silent Auction
7:30 pm
Tickets: $30 per person Dinner
or $350 for table sponsorship
8:15 pm
Silent Auction Closes
8:30 pm
Live Auction
Business After Hours
LCSC Center for Arts & History
Emcee: Greg Craber Around 9:30
is hosting this month’s Auctioneer: Chad Bickford Heads and Tails
Business After Hours on
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A treasure trove of fun awaits!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s thoughts Director’s View What’s Happening member-to-member New Members Lunch Exchange
President Kathy Brown gets Kristin Kemak talks about the fac- Find out about the events going discounts See who has recently joined the
excited about the Spring Break tors contributing to the Chamber’s on in March Save with discounted rates from Clarkston Chamber of Commerce
Dinner & Auction growth these chamber members
noon on Wednesday,
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Mark Your Calendars: Clarkston Chamber’s Spring Break Dinner & Auction!
Spring is just around the corner! You can feel the hope in everyone’s voices as the birds start chirping, the flowers start
blooming and the sun rays get a little warmer.

Right now, before your calendar gets any busier, mark the date March 27 in red, underlined and circled. Spring Break,
Spring Break, Spring Break!!!

This is the largest fund-raiser for the Clarkston Chamber and it is also announces spring to the Valley. We have a
wonderful evening planned at the Quality Inn’s Convention Center with the social hour beginning at 6 pm followed
by an excellent dinner. We will have both a silent and live auction, as well as some special treats including a Pirate’s
Bounty Treasure Chest.

Make your reservations now. Corporate Tables include tickets for eight people and two bottles of wine for $350. Or
Kathy brown invite some of your friends and make your own reservations for $30 a ticket.
President, Clarkston Chamber
Twin River National Bank The theme is “Pirate’s Cove,” so bring your mate, hook arm, wooden leg and eye patch for a booty of a time!! Argh!!!!!!!!!

ambassadorsinaction

THANK YOU!
CITY OF CLARKSTON
830 5th Street, Clarkston

For your continued investment and

belief in the Clarkston Chamber!!

Last month, the Ambassador Com-

mittee recognized the staff of the
City of Clarkston, council members,
and the police and fire departments
for their continued involvement with the Clarkston Chamber.

The “Chamber Coffee Break” is a program developed by the mem-

bers of the Ambassador Committee. A lucky chamber member is
randomly selected and delivered fresh coffee and pastries by the
Ambassadors on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Special thanks to The Steamery for donating their fantastic coffee!

“A Professional Touch With Care”

Brent “Chip” W. Wahlberg, Jr., P.T.

(509) 758-8510
725 6th Street, Suite 101, Clarkston, WA 99403

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 Offered This Spring
Clarkston Campus-Walla Walla Community College
1470 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403

March 30th – June 11th

For more information
Call the Clarkston Campus
(509) 758-3339
visionaryleaders
The Clarkston Chamber Welcomes Our 2009 Visionary Leaders
Our Visionary, Corporate and Business Leadership packages have been designed to provide the greatest impact and exposure for your business
utilizing all avenues available. If you would like to be among the leaders of the Clarkston Chamber, contact the chamber office today.

youngprofessionals

Young Professionals Looking at New Activity Ideas

Last month the Lewis Clark Young Professionals went to Main Street
Grill and heard about several upcoming volunteer opportunities.
It is National Anthem Day. “The Star-
Spangled Banner” is the national March

3
Deb Snyder with the Dogwood Festival asked the group for help
anthem of the United States and it was
administering surveys in April. Katelyn Woodbury from St. Joseph
written by Francis Scott Key.
Regional Medical Center asked for volunteers to help with the
Foundation’s Winefest fund-raiser in March. Rita Koefod told the
This day celebrates the song and its rich
group about volunteer opportunities with the Northwest Children’s
history. The song officially became our
Home 100th Birthday Bash at the end of February. The group also
national anthem on March 3, 1931.
talked about an interest in working with Habitat for Humanity.
Many people think “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written
Our next meeting is Thursday, March 5 at Rooster’s in Clarkston
during the Revolutionary War, but it was actually written
at 5:30 p.m.
during the War of 1812 (1812-1814).
Rich from Habitat for Humanity will be at our March meeting to
In August 1814, the British army detained Dr. William Beanes
talk about the two projects they have in March. If you can’t make
as a prisoner of war. He was a friend of Francis Scott Key. On
the March meeting, or are interested in helping in one of the other
September 13, 1814, Key and a U.S. negotiator boarded the
volunteer projects we’re working on, e-mail Heather at heather@
vessel where Beanes was being held. Beanes was released, but
northwestmedia.net.
Key and the negotiator were both detained and held until after
the attack on Fort McHenry.
The group is open to anyone ages 21 – 40. If you are a young
Key watched the bombardment of the fort from the ship. The
professional interested in being part of this dynamic group, please
next morning, he was ecstatic to see the American flag was
join us on the first Thursday of each month, or for more information
still flying over Fort McHenry. This is the historic event that
on the group, check out our blog at www.clarkstonchamber.org
inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”
under the Chamber Forums.
the following day.

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director’sview
Factors of Growth
The Clarkston Chamber has been in a continuous pattern of growth over the last year and there are so many factors
involved in creating that growth; a focused Board of Directors, positive and motivated staff and a belief in the Clarkston
Chamber by our investors.

In January we released the “We ARE the Chamber” commercial and our infomercial. Both were well received and
exuded the confidence that you have in the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. The benefits of these Chamber
products were two-fold. The Chamber was overwhelmed with e-mails and phone calls of businesses that wanted to
be a part of this great advertising opportunity to showcase their confidence in the Chamber. It also demonstrated
the Chamber’s desire to offer the best advertising possible for these businesses at no cost.

The reality of the economy has been a focus of the Chamber for the last few months. The Board has been working
Kristin Kemak tirelessly to find ways to provide members with methods of standing strong, sustaining and increasing advertising with
Executive Director, minimum expense. In order to achieve this goal, extra work sessions and modifications were required to the unreleased
Clarkston Chamber sponsorship packages.

At this time, we are pleased to announce the three leadership packages that will increase your visibility and advertising opportunities
within the Clarkston Chamber. Our Visionary, Corporate and Business Leadership packages have been designed to provide the greatest
impact and exposure for your business utilizing all avenues available.

Please stand with the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce and proudly call your business a Visionary, Corporate or Business Leader.

The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious.
— John Scully

memberspotlight

Chamber Member of the Month: Cable One

Cable One has been in business in the Lewis Clark Valley since 1953, and was one of
the first cable television systems built in the United States. The local geographical
terrain demanded unique technical requirements in order to supply cable television
to Valley customers, including over 200 miles of underground and overhead cables.

Today, Cable One provides video programming, Internet, and phone services to
Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington, along with video programming and
Internet service to Asotin, Washington. Manager Frankie Paffile and her staff of 25
employees continue to move forward in the current technology era by providing better online services for their subscribers, such as bill paying,
DVR access, and other “self-help” tools.

Cable One is proud to be a financial supporter of many community programs, such as Winter Spirit, Festival of Trees, Clarkston Chamber Lighted
Christmas Parade, Lewiston Civic Theatre and the Tri-State Hospital Foundation. They also provide free cable services for local schools as well as
programs and calendars of events for Lewiston and Clarkston high schools.

In 2008, Cable One donated $10,000 to the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter in memory of Gerald Giedt, the previous General Manager. On a more
personal level, several Cable One employees are involved with community betterment projects such as Meals on Wheels, America Reads and the
Salvation Army.

One of their goals for 2009 is to become more personally involved with such organizations in order to further support the local community.

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what’shappening
Lewis Clark Center for Arts & History
415 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 792-2243
Gallery Hours
Monday - Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm
Permanent Exhibits
• 200th Birthday of Abraham Lincoln and his
relationship to Idaho
• Chinese at the Confluence: Lewiston’s Beuk
Aie Temple
Lewiston Civic Theatre
805 6th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-3401
2009 Clarkston Jr. Miss program
Saturday, March 21, 2009
7 pm
Clarkston High School auditorium
Tickets for the 51st Annual Clarkston Junior
Miss program are $7 per person and can
be purchased at the Clarkston Chamber of
Commerce office prior to the event. If tickets are
not sold out prior to, they will also be sold at the
door the evening of the program.
The Ides of March March
15
is March 15 and
the first day of the
Roman New Year.
It also marks the
first day of spring
in the Roman
calendar.
In Roman times, the Ides of March was
a festive day dedicated to the god Mars
and a military parade was usually held.
On this day in history, Julius Caesar was
warned by soothsayers to “beward of
the Ides of March.” Apparently, he did
not heed the warning strongly enough.
As the Senate convened, Caesar was
attacked and stabbed by a group of
senators, including Marcus Brutus, on
the Ides of March in 44 B.C. The group of
senators, or the Liberatores (Liberators),
justified their action by saying they were
preserving the Republic from Caesar’s
tyranny.
MARCH 2009 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION WWW.CLARKSTONCHAMBER.ORG
Twin County United Way Annual Banquet 10th Annual Connoisseurs’ “Wine Tasting and
Thursday, March 5, 2009 Auction”
12 - 1 pm Saturday, March 14, 6-10pm
Lewis Clark Hotel, 111 Main Street, Lewiston Red Lion Hotel
There is no cost for lunch, thanks to the sponsor, The Connoisseurs’ Wine Tasting and Auction will
Troy Insurance. Please RSVP to 208.743.6594. feature premium wines from around the region.
This elegant evening begins with an open tasting,
fine cuisine and dessert, and a silent auction
at 6 pm. The Jazz Co-Op will complement this
exceptional evening with their distinctive sound
and personality. The wine tasting will remain
open throughout the evening, and the highly
anticipated live auction begins at 8:15 pm.
Auction items include lovely and treasured wines,
unique travel opportunities and other exciting
wine-related packages. Each live auction buyer
Winefest 2009 will receive a complimentary bottle of wine.
March 13-14, 2009 Tradition continues with the popular “bottle pull,”
www.sjrmc.org super silent auction, and our prominent 7-tiered
Wine Tower.
38th Annual “Five Tastes of Wine”
Friday, March 13, 7-11pm To purchase tickets or for more information,
Red Lion Hotel contact the Foundation Office at 799-5416.
Includes a two-hour tasting
with a wide selection of wines
and microbrews complemented
with light appetizers including
an array of fresh fruits and a
variety of premium cheeses.
Festival attendees will receive a
commemorative wineglass and
have the opportunity to enjoy
dance music by Centerline from
9-11pm. This local favorite is
returning from retirement for a
one-time reunion performance!
Back by popular demand is our
festive bottle pull and an alluring
silent auction. Grab your friends
and join us!
Mercury
Marketing
When Quality Matters
PR - Video - Audio - Photo - Web - 3D
509.751.0404
mercurymediaproductions.com
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communitynews

Clarkston Education Foundation Thanks Community

The Clarkston Education Foundation, along with WSU GEAR UP, hosted our 4th Annual
Career Fair at Lincoln Middle School on January 26 and 27.

Over 75 businesses from the Valley and beyond attended. Around 400 middle school
students walked through both days interviewing a variety of business professionals
(embalmer, orthodontist, emergency medical technician, WSU equipment managers,
retired CIA, vocational school reps and many more).

The students asked questions regarding required education for each career, salary ranges,
what classes to take and work conditions among others. The LMS staff and students
are working on post career fair projects such as “Career Bios” and a “Career Resume” to
determine job shadow participants.

On behalf of all those involved, thank you to the business community in Clarkston, Lewiston Milton Neal and Josh Pietz, WSU Equipment
and surrounding areas for your participation! The impact you’ve made in these young Managers
citizens’ lives will be seen as they move on to high school and beyond. We have enjoyed
partnering with members of the community to encourage success in Clarkston students.

Pam Stein, President

Clarkston Education Foundation

Kristin Kemak, Executive Director of the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Wilkinson, Orthodontist

Dr. Timothy Flock, Orthopaedic Surgeon Jim Babino, EMT

Dan Hally, Forensic Consultant Lacyn Jordan, Embalmer and Mortician

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lunchexchange
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, March 11, 2009

noon – 1 pm
Quality Inn and Suites
Interlink Volunteers
Faith in Action
Sponsor: Interlink Volunteers - Faith in Action
Speaker: Clarkston Jr. Miss

We are looking for businesses to buy lunch for the 17 Jr. Miss girls joining us at our luncheon! If you would like to sponsor a girl, contact the Chamber office at
info@clarkstonchamber.org.

Don’t miss Biz Buzz! Bring your business cards and be ready to network. Be sure and reserve your table today! Sponsor a table and promote
your business! Only $25 per table and there are only a few left!

Thanks! for February’s Lunch Exchange

We would like to thank Bev Fuchs-Sharp with United First Financial for sponsoring the
Clarkston Lunch Exchange on February 11. Your wonderful contribution ensured a
successful membership meeting!

Bev talked about money management and effective ways to help you reduce your debt.
If you would like more information, contact Bev at 509.758.5406.

The Clarkston Chamber’s Community Spirit Committee was on-hand to inform members about their active participation with local organizations
and events. It was great to hear from past committee members and learn how the Community Spirit Committee impacts the Lewis Clark Valley.
Congratulations on a wonderful 30 years!

Bev Fuchs-Sharp, United First

Financial

Pat
Rosenberger, Jim Dilling,
Mark Dinges, Former Community
Washington Tourism Spirit
State Committee Committee
University Chair Chair
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membertomemberdiscount
One of the many benefits of Clarkston 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 Clarkston Chamber and are interested in offering discounts to fellow chamber members, please contact Hailey
Feider at 758-7712 or haileyf@clarkstonchamber.org  for more information.
OFFERS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
Rental Space
First Christian Church
840 10th St, Clarkston
509-758-2943
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.
Bed & Breakfast
The Churchyard Inn
206 St. Boniface St., Uniontown
509-229-3200
cyi@inlandnet.com
Looking for a new place to hold
your next meeting, retreat, semi-
nar or party? The Churchyard Inn
in Uniontown, WA offers a beauti-
ful, tranquil setting in the heart
of the Palouse for gatherings up
to 30. Feel like you are “away” but
so close! Lunch and dinner avail-
able. Seven rooms for overnight
accommodations. 10% discount
for Clarkston Chamber members.
COMPUTER SERVICES
RC Technologies
725 Diagonal Street, Clarkston
509-758-4866
20% off all labor costs to
Clarkston Chamber Members.
Credit Card Processing
Sage Payment Solutions
Kammy Cox
0207 3rd Street #200, Lewiston
888-800-9935 ext. 109
Call local Clarkston Chamber
member Kammy Cox for credit
card processing at a special dis-
counted 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.
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HOTELS/MOTELS
Motel 6
222 Bridge St., Clarkston
509-758-1631
Winner of Motel 6 Quality Award
for the USA 2005. We have avail-
able 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 insur-
ance 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 dia-
monds, 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
20% 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 of-
fer or special. Call today to reserve
our rental sound system for all
your party needs!
Mercury Media Productions
509-751-0404
www.mercurymediaproductions.
com
$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.
MORTGAGE COMPANIES
Countrywide Home Loans
301 D St., Lewiston
208-743-0549
Countrywide Mortgage will waive
the appraisal fee (up to $450) on
purchase loans to all Clarkston
Chamber members and their
employees.
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
15% discount for Clarkston
Chamber members seeking
leadership and organization
development consulting and
facilitation services, including:
annual Retreat Facilitation,
Communication Audits, Leader-
ship Training and Organization
Program analysis & design.
Pest Management
Sun Pest Management
800-422-4803
russ@sunpest.com
15% discount for Chamber
members for soil sterilization,
weed treatments and just plain ol’
insect/spider treatments.
Cleaning services
Executive cleaning services
17950 Ten Mile Canyon, Lewiston
208-305-2180
JenKevinWest@yahoo.com
10% discount for Clarkston
Chamber members on all clean-
ing services including carpet & tile
cleaning and hot water pressure
washing.
Vacation rental
Coyote Flat Lodge
Anatone, Washington
208-305-7458
Looking for a great place to
getaway this winter to snowmo-
bile, sleigh ride or just sit in front
of the fire and read a good book.
Coyote Flat Lodge is just 35 - 40
minutes away from the Lewis-
Clark Valley, near Anatone in the
beautiful Blue Mountains. This
five-bedroom home sleeps 16 and
is great for a romantic weekend
getaway or a week-long trip with
a group of family and friends.
Check out Coyote Flat Lodge
at homeaway.com, property
#183513 or http://www.home-
away.com/search/washington/
anatone/region:22401. Special
offer to chamber members for
January-March: 30% discount
off of published rental rates
shown on homeaway.com.
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
$3 off any pet grooming service
for Clarkston Chamber members.
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newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following companies who joined the Clarkston
Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner…remember these companies when you do business.

Broyles & Law, PLLC ATK

Scott C. Broyles 2299 Snake River Ave.
901 6th Street Lewiston, ID 83504
Clarkston, WA 99403 208.799.3294
509.758.1636 www.atk.com

Schweitzer Engineering Lab

2350 NE Hopkins Court
Pullman, WA 99163
509.332.1890
www.selinc.com

communityevents

2009 Clarkston Junior Miss National Pi Day

March

14
celebrates “Pi,” a
mathematical concept
Saturday, March 21 and number that never
7 pm, Clarkston High School auditorium ends ... at least no one
has found the end yet.
Often, we round the
number to 3.14.
The 2009 Clarkston Junior Miss program will take place with a “Country Sweethearts”
theme on Saturday, March 21 at 7 pm in the Clarkston High School auditorium.
March 14 was chosen to celebrate this
mathematical concept because it is the date
There will be 17 girls participating in this program which last year, awarded $3,700 in
that represents 3.14. Coincidentally, today is
scholarships to our high school juniors.
also Albert Einstein’s birthday, who was born
on March 14, 1879.
Tickets are $7 per person and can be purchased at the Clarkston Chamber office. If
tickets are not sold out, they will also be sold at the door the evening of the program.
Greek mathematician Archimedes was the
first to officially discover the concept of Pi.
The mission of the Junior Miss program is to emphasize education by providing
scholarship opportunities to outstanding, college-bound girls, and to encourage
The first Pi Day was held March 14, 1988.
personal development in all young people.

The Chamber is Gearing Up for Sun Festival

The Clarkston Chamber is looking for 10 – 12 businesses to participate in the Sun Festival Fun Run
on Friday, June 19.

If you would like the Cool Ride Cruz’ to stop by your business that evening, contact the Chamber
office at 509.758.7712.

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 Coming Spring Quarter
Clarkston Campus-Walla Walla Community College
1470 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403

March 30th – June 11th

For more information
Call (509) 758- 3339
businessafterhours

Thanks! Sterling Savings Bank for hosting the marchschedule

Business After Hours on January 22!
Mix Business and Pleasure!
Network with your current of 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!

Lcsc Center for

arts & history
Thursday, March 19, 2009
5 - 7 pm

LCSC Center for Arts & History

415 Main Street
Lewiston

1628 Main St.

Lewiston, ID
83501

(208) 743-2922
Fax: (208) 743-7930

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committeenews

Natural Resources Committee Minutes

February 17, 2009

The Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry Klemm at 7:15 am.

After a round of self introductions, Jerry introduced the speaker, Larry Peltz, the Dworshak Fisheries Complex manager. Larry described his
background with service in the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, as well as service with the National Marine Fisheries Service, and NOOA Fisheries.

The complex is owned by The Corps of Engineers and is operated by the Fish and Wildlife service. The facility operates with a staff of 45 personnel.
The SRBA agreement calls for the Nez Perce Tribe to act as co-managers, and currently 3.5 positions are filled by Tribal employees, three of which are
registered tribal members. The facility has as a long-term staffing goal of having 50 percent of the employees being Tribal Members or employees.
The tribe has a strong interest in fisheries restoration, and has originated a successful Coho restoration program.

Larry answered questions from the floor, and spoke of projections for a strong spring Chinook run.

He also spoke of several projects he would like to see, such as a realignment of facilities based on appropriateness for raising or acclimating various
species, and integration of new technology. Most of the northwest facilities are approaching fifty years of service, and were designed without the
benefit of the newer technologies. For example, virtually all of the water used in the facility is pumped from the river, rather than gravity flowed from
behind the dam, which compromises both water quality and temperature optimization.

Given the current economic situation, it is unlikely that capital will be available for upgrades in the foreseeable future.

The Hatchery provides tours for 10-15,000 guests per year, many of which are grade school classes in the spring, as well as providing three tours a
day during the summer.

Acting Secretary

Jerry Myers Vice Chair

For further information or to join the Natural Resources Committee contact Jerry Klemm 208.743.5450 or email at hgklemm@cableone.net

communityevents

Chamber Business Enhancement
Committee Supports “Alive After Five”
Under Events in its Strategic Planning Session, the “Heart of Clarkston”
identified an Outdoor Business Expo, using the “Market Night” proposal
by Jarel Pitman as an illustration. The Clarkston Chamber of Commerce’s
Business Enhancement Committee determined that this event fit its
mission and stepped forward to help with it. The Lewiston Chamber
offers a Business Expo in October. This one will take place out-of-doors
in May.
Wanda Keefer, but we could use more help. In particular, we need help
with vendor recruitments and advertising.
Anyone who would like to lend a hand in bringing this event together
should come to the next meeting at the Port of Clarkston office, 849 Port
Way, Clarkston at 10 am on Monday, March 2. If you have any questions,
you could phone event chair Jennifer Bly at 509-758-5272 or Debbie
Keller at 509-751-9144.
Near Miss Day commemorates the day
March

23
a huge asteroid nearly missed hitting
the earth.
A number of other partners have come forward to support this event:
the Port of Clarkston, SEWEDA, Hellsgate State Park and KIDQ27. It is On March 23, 1989, an asteroid the size
currently being planned for Thursday, May 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is of a mountain came within 500,000
titled: “Alive After Five: Music, Shopping, Dining & Spirits in Historic miles of the earth - in interstellar
Clarkston” and will coincide with the Valley Art Center’s Art Walk. terms, a near miss. If it had collided
with the earth, it would have left a devastating crater the size
Key persons on the planning committee include: Kip Kemak, Debbie of Washington, D.C.
Keller, Tina Davidson, Kristin Kemak, Joyce Keefer, Jennifer Bly, and
Scientists believe it’s only a matter of time before there’s a
catastrophic collision with the earth. But the odds are it won’t
happen for a long, long time.

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THANK YOU! Your membership in the Clarkston 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.

11 - 25 Year Members The Hangar Antique Mall

509.758.0604
Coyote Flat Lodge
208.326.3888
Mike Kuchmak
Laser & Surgery Center Country Wide Home Loans
Clarkston Veterinary Clinic 509.751.8811 208.743.0549
509.758.9669
American Family Insurance
509.921.5566

AmericanWest Bank
6 - 10 Year Members 1 - 5 Year Members 208.743.0456
Asotin County Library Art and Frame by D & J
509.758.5454 208.746.8379

WSU Cooperative Extension Office Hells Canyon Jet Boat Trips & Lodging
509.243.2009 208.839.2255

Northwest Media Productions

208.746.8960

Camp, Cabin & Home

208.750.1075 Business After Hours Schedule
Inland Northwest Blood Center
509.624.0151 Business After Hours is held on Thursdays unless otherwise stated.

Northwest Pure Bottled Water March 19 Lewis Clark Center for Arts & History
509.751.9305

Swiss Salon April 23 St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

509.758.6471
May 22 LCSC NAIA Pre-Func with the President
Golden Acre Mobile Homes
509.758.7251

Boys & Girls Club of the Lewis Clark Valley Stop by Clarkston Chamber’s Business After Hours every month and check out
208.746.2301 these local businesses.
Express Employment Professionals
208.743.6507 The 2009 Business After Hours schedule is filling up! Call the Clarkston
Chamber today at 509.758.7712 to reserve your spot!

PLE A S E R E M E M B E R T H E S E COMPA NIES WHE N YOU 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
MARCH 2009 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION WWW.CLARKSTONCHAMBER.ORG
Board of Directors - Directors
Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston Heights Market - 2009 Mike Thomason, Avista - 2011
Lee Ann Hancock, Quality Inn & Suites – 2011 Ginny McGivney, Gilbert’s Steamery - 2011
Joyce Keefer, Price Right Real Estate – 2010
Wanda Keefer, Port of Clarkston - 2009
Chamber staff
Troy Ledgerwood, Credit Bureau of Lewiston-
Clarkston – 2011 Kristin Kemak, Executive Director
kriskemak@clarkstonchamber.org
Bret Wilson, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Associates – 2010 Hailey Feider, Communications Specialist
Renee’ Olsen, Lewis Clark State College – haileyf@clarkstonchamber.org
2010
Lynn “Pip” Ausman, Asotin County
Wheatgrowers - 2010
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
At www.clarkstonchamber.org:
• Access member discounts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and services to save money
• Learn what’s happening in the Chamber
• Twin County United Way • Ambassadors Committee, and our community
Annual Banquet, Bamboo Gardens, • Learn what’s happening in the legislature
Lewis-Clark Hotel 12:30 pm and how it will impact your company
12 pm • Take political action to protect your
• Lewis Clark Young Professionals,
Rooster’s interests
5:30 pm Get started online today.
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• Executive Committee, • Lunch Exchange, • Legislative Conference Call • Winefest 2009: 38th Annual • Winefest 2009: 10th Annual
scheduleofevents
Bamboo Gardens, Quality Inn & Suites, Chamber Office, “Five Tastes of Wine” Connoisseurs’ Wine Tasting & LUNCH EXCHANGE
12 pm 12 pm 7:15 am Red Lion, Auction Wednesday, March 11
7 pm Red Lion, Quality Inn & Suites
6 pm 12 pm

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Thursday, March 19
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5 - 7 pm
• Heart of Clarkston Meeting, • Natural Resources Committee, • Board of Directors Meeting, • Business After Hours,
5:30 pm Hazel’s Good Eats, Quality Inn & Suites, LCSC Center for Arts & History, Spring break dinner & Auction
7 am 12 pm 5 -7 pm Friday, March 27
Quality Inn & Suites
6 pm

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• Spring Break Dinner & Auction,
Quality Inn & Suites, City Council
6 pm Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 7 pm
At City Hall

County Commissioners
Every 1st, 2nd & 4th Monday, 9 am
Every 3rd Monday, 7 am
At Annex Building, Asotin
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Asotin County PUD
Commissioners
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 5:30 pm
APRIL Asotin Co. PUD Conference Room

Port of Clarkston
Every 2nd Thursday, 1 pm
Port of Clarkston Office

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Clarkston chamber of commerce
502 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
info@clarkstonchamber.org
www.clarkstonchamber.org