Looking for America’s outstanding oldest worker
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Happenings
Deadline for nominations in search for America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker is March 15
Commercial lawsuits, published February 2010
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
The following lawsuits involving local businesses have been filed in Chelan County Superior Court. Plaintiff is listed first. Readers are cautioned that claims in these actions have not been proven; they are alleged to be causes for actions and their truth will be determined at trial.
Chelan County PUD signs contracts for phone service, fish-tagging
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Companies
WENATCHEE — LocalTel Communications Inc. of East Wenatchee has signed a contract with the Chelan County Public Utility District to provide local and long-distance phone service for up to the next seven years at a price not to exceed $420,000.
The contract calls for an estimated rate of $4,475 per month for at least three years, [...]
PUD agrees to settle Redick lawsuit
Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Companies
Chelan County Public Utility District Commissioners voted 3-2 Jan. 26 to settle a lawsuit for $135,000 that had been brought by former employee Corey Redick over being fired in 2004 for repeated tardiness.
General Counsel Carol Wardell told PUD commissioners in an open special meeting that the PUD was not admitting any wrongdoing, but that the [...]
Downtown Wenatchee business owners, employees invited to open house on senior housing project plan for parking lot at Mission and Kittitas
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in News
The four-story, affordable senior housing project proposed to be built over the parking lot at Mission and Kittitas in downtown Wenatchee is the topic of two open house meetings Feb. 8 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission St.
The open houses are from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 [...]
DOL launches self-service option for driver records
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Web site redesigned to make options more accessible
Wenatchee Sunrise Kiwanis get earful from Ullrich
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in People
Eye & Ear Clinic Audiologist Dr. Ken Ullrich made a presentation to the Wenatchee Sunrise Kiwanis recently, covering “Aging of the Ear,” “Why the English Spoken Language is in Need of Redesign” and “What Needs to be Done for More Successful Hearing Aid Use.”
Revenue’s 2010 Tax Reference Manual available online
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
The Department of Revenue has published Tax Reference Manual 2010 on its Web site.
Last revised in 2007, the 225-page report provides an overview of Washington’s tax system and summarizes state and local taxes. It cites their purpose, history, rate changes and revenue produced from each tax over the past decade.
Revenue has published the report periodically [...]
Free ‘Ag in Uncertain Times’ Webinar series available online
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Several hundred people across the nation participated in 17 live online interactive seminars in 2009 on a variety of topics under the theme of “Ag in Uncertain Times.”
For those who weren’t able to participate, or those who would like a refresher, the complete series of webinars and supporting materials will remain available online indefinitely, free [...]
Wenatchee Wild scores big for Washington Apple Education Foundation
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Companies
The Wenatchee Wild Hockey Club awarded the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) a check for more than $20,000 on Jan. 3.
The money was raised by the Wild for WAEF at its Dec. 5 game through a live and silent jersey auction, Chuck A Puck contest, 50/50 raffle, advance ticket sales and sponsorship. This is the [...]
