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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 – Daily News – 5A Commerce business Holidays, busy days, time really flies. I like gifts, Santa, time off, Christmas parties but I realized years ago there’s so much more to the Christmas season. The qualities; love, joy, peace, hope are some of the greatest com- ponents of Christmas. This holiday is based on the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago in a barn. & Christmas miracle In that day, it was a dark tumultuous time for human- ity, but on Christmas morn- ing hope was born. In this season, as you reflect on the year and wonder about the future, let new hope, love dreams be birthed in your life per- sonally, for your family, business and everything you put your hand to. It’s been a great pleasure to serve you this year; I sincerely hope you have a joy-filled Christmas and a prosperous New Year. and come. We have many new activities at our local chamber. Please view our web site for our updates at www.redbluffchamber.com. If you are visiting our area wel- Holiday events abound Dave Gowan is executive director of the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. Corning bank donates to pet rescue • Business Spotlight – Olive City Quick Lube is our spotlight this week. They are located 2046 Solano St. next to Napa Auto Parts and the phone number is 824- 5600. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fri- day, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Michael Span- naus, owner and operator, opened the business five years ago and has been a chamber member since opening. Olive City Quick Lube does oil changes, lubrication and transmission flushes. They do complete auto service, transmission service, maintenance and offer friendly advice. Michael said, "I enjoy helping and doing busi- ness with the community. I think it is great how people try to keep it local and support the local businesses." Michael was born in Corning, has a girlfriend and one child, and when he’s not working he enjoys hunt- ing, fishing, four wheeling and all outdoor activities. He would like to see more of the country and sites. Michael is a hard worker and his goal is to keep prices down and offer good service. When asked what future changes he would you like to see in his business Michael said that he would like, "to have another bay to expand the business to support more customers and provide more services". If you need an oil change or other service come to Olive City Quick Lube. You may call Michael at 824-5600, or just drive on in. No appointment necessary. Courtesy photo The board of Second Chance Pet Rescue and Adoption would like to thank Rabobank for its generous donation for the roof project recently completed. Rabobank is a worldwide bank and by this donation, shows its commitment to the Corning community and the animals found in the city.The community starts with the staff at this branch, who are longtime local residents and have always been supportive of Second Chance. The Corning Rabobank branch hosted the first microchip clinic, donates raffle prizes for the annual Music for Mutts events and sponsors a poster of adoptable dogs at the branch. Thank you Rabobank for bringing your worldwide status to the local support of Second Chance Pet Rescue. Local branch ranks No. 1 in region Susie Mustaine and Teresa White of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Red Bluff recently received the firm's Client Service Excellence award for being the No. 1 client service provider in the region. “We are honored to receive this award,” Mus- taine said. “The Client Service Excellence award is special because it is a direct reflection of the rela- tionships we have with our clients.” This honor was bestowed upon the team based on the results of a survey in which random clients were asked to rank the service they received from the teams of their local Edward Jones branch offices. “Susie and Teresa are outstanding members of the Edward Jones team,” said Jim Weddle, Edward Jones’ managing partner. “While all of our associ- ates understand the value of client service, it's obvi- ous that they have been striving to provide the best service for their clients.” Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. Mustaine can be reached at 2130 Main St., Ste. B in Red Bluff, or by phone at 527-4729. Caltrans consulting available The local Small Business Develop- ment Center (SBDC) is offering free Caltrans consulting. Learn how to do business with the state, find Caltrans projects, navigate the Caltrans website, learn about the pro- curement and contracting process and marketing to the state. Available appointment dates are Wednesday, Jan. 5, Monday, Jan. 10 and Wednesday, Jan. 19. To schedule your appointment, call 225-2770. You can also view the SBDC website at http://www.sbdcsc.org/. Hosted by Shasta College and Col- lege of the Siskiyous. For more informa- tion, call 225-2770. COMFORT SERVICE INC. 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If you want to make a cash contribution to CCA and help them replenish their supplies, you may send a check to CCA at P.O. Box 872, Corning, CA 96021. Or you may bring non-perishable foods such as canned goods, rice, etc. to 710 4th Street between 10 am and 1 pm on Monday or Friday. Whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated. • Two Christmas Eve Events – at 6 p.m., Harvest Christian Center, invites you to a Christmas Eve service at the church, 1006 6th Street. Also at 7:30 p.m. on the corner of 1st and Marin, chamber member Saint Andrew's Church will hold a Family Christmas Carol Service, with readings from scripture along with carol singing by the congregation. Chamber member J. C. Olander is the organist. Refreshments will follow in the Social Hall. All are welcome! Contact person: Charles Rouse 824-2321. • Corning in the Morning – Lucero Olive Oil hosted the morning get together on Dec. 16, and there were approximately 30 people who came out at 8 a.m., to meet and greet and to see what Lucero Olive Oil has to offer. Owner, Dewy Lucero spoke to the group and introduced a few of his staff members that work in the store. Lucero now has 25 employees and is gearing up for a very busy holiday as many people order their products online and they anticipated a large volume of orders for Christmas. ——— enterprise This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. GIVE THE GIFT OF THE Online Digital Edition D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY Full content of the daily newspaper as it was printed. ALL editions viewable and searchable online January 1, 2010 – Present! 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