In celebration of their 20th anniversary Clark Engineering
& Surveying, P.C. would like to announce recent additions
to their staff. They are pleased to welcome: Erin
K. Moore, PE; Kyle Gardner; Sarah Killeen; Antonio Marruso;
Lucas Boyer; and Kristin Knickerbocker, RA. They would
also like to recognize employees that have been with them
for over ten years which include: Jane Peck, IT Manager; Fred
Haley, PLS, Survey Department Manager; Tom Field, PE, Project
Manager; and Jeffrey Bak, PE, Project Manager. Clark
Engineering & Surveying, P.C. uses state-of-the-art computers,
software and survey field equipment. Over the past 20
years they have grown to compete with much larger firms on
multi-million dollar projects, yet remain effective enough
to tackle the smaller commercial and residential projects
in their community. For more information about
Clark Engineering & Survey, P.C. call (518) 794-8613 or
visit their website site at www.clarkpc.com.
Available
through the collaboration of the Healthcare Consortium and
the Columbia County Office of the Aging, the new Long-Term
Care Insurance Education and Outreach Program helps people
start thinking about their future with a full understanding
of the options available to them as they make crucial decisions
about their financial security. Planning early for long-term
care can help save money, protect your assets and maintain
your independence. This program assists people in planning
for the cost of long-term care through public presentations,
one on one counseling, and direct assistance in choosing and
obtaining long-term care insurance. They will present
an unbiased, information only, no sales approach to long-term
care insurance. For more information or to schedule
a presentation or individual counseling, contact Letty Malin
at the Healthcare Consortium at (518) 822-8820 or visit their
website at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
The
Kinderhook Memorial Library has received a collection of teen-recommended,
teen-reviewed current videos and DVDs addressing substance
abuse and related health issues. The videos were among
the highest ranked over 89 reviewed this past summer by teenagers
in the Teen Intern Program, part of the Mid-Hudson Library
System's Health Information project. The videos, which
have group performance rights, are available for borrowing
at no charge and are of particular value to students, parents,
teachers and youth service providers. For more information
about The Kinderhook Memorial Library call (518) 758-6192
or visit their website at www.oklibrary.org.
The Chatham House was pleased to have their grand opening
of the Wine Cellar last week. They offered live music
and complimentary food during the week long celebration that
began on December 28th and ran through New Year's Eve.
The Wine Cellar will continue with live music on Fridays through
the long, cold winter, slowly adding other nights as the weather
breaks in the spring. The next performance will be on
January 12. For more information about The Chatham House
or to view the entertainment calendar call (518) 392-6600
or visit their website at www.lipperas.com.
The Healthcare Consortium recently announced that they have
been awarded the Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Education Initiative
grant by the New York State Department of Health. The
grant award is about $18,000, which runs from October 1, 2006
through September 31, 2007. The program will continue
under the existing name, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Initiative
for Columbia and Greene Counties, and will promote awareness
about the risk factors and signs of Ovarian Cancer.
For more information about the Healthcare Consortium call
(518) 828-8820 or visit their website at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
Well-known local singer and Hillsdale resident Christina
Dellea has released a new CD, "The Songs I Sing".
The CD features Dellea singing original songs and her favorites
from the 70s. The CD is now available at Tune Street
in Great Barrington, MA, Oblong Books in Millerton and online
at CDBaby.com and columbiaartsteam.org. "The Songs
I Sing" was recorded at Systems Two in Brooklyn, NY and
produced by noted producer/songwriter and Copake resident
Sandy McKnight. Dellea performs locally, both as a soloist
and as part of the groups 'The Pop!ternatives' and 'Harmony
and Hearts'. She is also founder and director of the
Columbia Arts Team. For more information about Christina
Dellea or Columbia Arts Team call (518) 325-3045 or visit
their website at www.columbiaartsteam.org.
KeyCorp's
Capital Region recently presented checks to 144 local charitable
organizations totaling $9,700 on behalf of its clients.
At the recent annual Gifts to the Community holiday reception,
Key gave its clients an opportunity to select a "key"
with values of $25 to $500. KeyBank clients were then
able to designate the charitable organization to which the
money will be donated. KeyBank's Capital Region contributes
more than $1 million annually to area organizations.
Some of these organizations included the American Cancer Society
, the Regional Food Bank and Northeast Parent and Child.
For more information about Key Bank call 1-800-539-2968 or
visit their website at www.key.com.
The Ghent Playhouse will feature "Wait
Until Dark" from January 19 through February 4.
"Wait Until Dark," which opened on Broadway in 1966
was later made into a popular film with Audrey Hepburn and
Alan Arkin. Frederick Knott's play is an innovative
and highly entertaining thriller, filled with suspense. The
play runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays
at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for Playhouse members and
$15 for the general public. This production is not recommended
for young children. For more information about The Ghent
Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit their website at
www.ghentplayhouse.org.
The Taconic Hills Performing
Arts Center will present the Jazz Knights on Saturday,
January 27 at 7:30 pm. Jazz Knights have captivated
listeners with big band jazz and popular music for more than
thirty years. This concert is free of charge and a wonderful
opportunity to embrace the talents of one branch of America's
Armed Forces. For more information about Taconic Hills Central
School District call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website
at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us.
Check out the Chamber's Ten Things To Do This Month
in Columbia County on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to add an event to the February list, please
contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to submit information
for the member news section please email cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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| January
and February Chamber Events |
January
Events
Business After Hours
- January 18
5 :00 - 7:00 pm
Excel Physical Therapy
336 Fairview Ave., Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Columbia County
Ski Challenge - January 25
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Catamount Ski Area
Route 23, Hillsdale
Get together your team of 2 to 4 people for the Ski Challenge!
Lift tickets are $14, Rentals $14 and Lessons $8.
Lift tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office.
Please
click here for our 2007 Chamber Calendar.
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February
Events
Business After Hours - February 8
5 :00 - 7:00 pm
Space 360
360 Warren Street, Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
18th Annual Crystal Apple Award
Gala- February 16
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Lippera's at the Chatham House
29 Hudson Ave.,
Chatham
The cost is $85 per person or $650 per corporate table of
eight.
Reservations are
required by February 9.
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