Local Business News
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Alcorn presents seminar on law
GALESBURG - Daniel S. Alcorn, attorney with the Galesburg firm of Stoerzbach Morrison P.C., presented a seminar to Chamber of Commerce members here on recent legislative changes to Illinois employment laws. The seminar was at the Galesburg Public Library.
"Many of the recent changes in law will require revisions to businesses' policies and employee handbooks," said Alcorn. "For example, several new leave entitlements will require amendments to policies regarding employee leave."
Alcorn spoke to seminar participants on amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Family Medical Leave Act, the Employee Blood Donation Leave Act, the Prevailing Wage Act and the Workers Compensation Act, among others.
The seminar was one of many sponsored by the Galesburg Chamber throughout the year to provide businesses with information vital to their continued growth.
Alcorn has been in practice with Stoerzbach Morrison P.C. since 1996, and focuses his practice on labor and employment law. For more information, call 341-6000 or visit the firm's Web site, www.galesburglaw.com.
Hambleton joins dealer's office
GALESBURG - Karen Hambleton has joined the staff at Galesburg Lincoln Mercury Nissan as office manager.
"Karen brings over 27 years of experience in the banking/financial services industry," said Jeff Klinck, president. "Her concern for customers and high level of customer service makes her perfect for this position. We are pleased to add a person with her skills and experience to our staff."
Hambleton lives in Galesburg with her daughter Lindy, a student at Illinois State University. Her son Brad is stationed in Mississippi with the Air Force.
RCM recognizes Media couple's work
ROSEVILLE - Roseville Country Manor honored Ed and Betty Slusher with the Biggest Project award at RCM's annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet April 6.
The Slushers of Media refinished 82 nightstands for RCM. Betty, a long-time volunteer, noticed that the wooden nightstands in the residents' rooms had become very worn looking. They were heavy wooden pieces of furniture but were badly in need of attention. She asked her husband Ed if he would try refinishing one. An agreement was worked out to take one or two at a time home to his shop to strip, sand and refinish each nightstand. The facility bought new hardware for the furniture and provided the materials used in the refinishing process.
Working together, the Slushers put a lot of time and energy into the project, resulting in new-looking nightstands.
Community Hospices hosts teleconference
GALESBURG - Community Hospices of America along with Prairieland Hospice Foundation hosted a teleconference Wednesday at the University of Illinois Extension office of Knox County. Hospice Foundation of America presented "Pain Management at the End of Life."
The panel of experts discussed ethical and spiritual issues challenging health care providers and caregivers at the end of life. Community Hospices of America staff and other health care professionals from the community attended the event.
R-M advertising wins IPA awards
GALESBURG - The Register-Mail advertising department won several awards at the Illinois Press Association's Advertising/Marketing Convention April 6-7 at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. The advertising department received the following awards:
- Most Effective Use of Small Space: Third place, advertiser Weir Fruit Farm, designer Christina Landon, sales representative Pam Mathre.
- Best Community Wide Special Section: Second place, Everyday Heroes, included the advertising department of Jane Berg, Rita Clark, Steve Ehrenhardt, Dot Hopkins, Pam Mathre, Doris Medhurst, Rebecca Parrigan and Karen Paton; and creative department of Vera Drake, Rich Ellis, Suzanne Hurst, Christina Landon, Penny Mahnesmith, Melodee Singleton.
- Best Shared Page/Signature Page: Honorable mention, Cosmetology Month, included the advertising department of Jane Berg, Rita Clark, Steve Ehrenhardt, Dot Hopkins, Pam Mathre, Doris Medhurst, Rebecca Parrigan and Karen Paton; and creative department of Vera Drake, Rich Ellis, Suzanne Hurst, Christina Landon, Penny Mahnesmith, Melody Singleton.
- Best Newspaper Produced Insert: First place, advertiser, Arby's, designer Suzanne Hurst, sales representative Shelly Trueblood.
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