Business

Recessive times have a circular effect on consumers and businesses alike. Yet despite the economic headwinds of the past three years, Clickstop continues to drive revenue growth even as eCommerce sales trended down in 2009 for the first time on record. Clickstop’s growth has stimulated the company to make capital investments designed to support its rising sales volumes into the next decade.

  MAY 2010   Linda Lough- (319)472-4761         SUNDAY          

Monday, April 26-Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggie, Strawberry shortcake Tuesday, April 27-Grilled Talapia, Scalloped Potatoes, Wax Beans, Fruit Pie Wednesday, April 28-Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Banana Bread Thursday April 29- Pizzaroni Casserole, Cal. Medley, Dinner Roll, Boston Cream Pie Friday, April 30- Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baked Potato, Almond Green Beans, Frosted Yellow Cake Senior Dining starts at Noon Must RSVP 24 hours in advance at 319-472-2060 $5.

4th STREET DINER NEWS 4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  A choice of salads is available on the buffet. Everyone is WELCOME!  Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their spouse (regardless of age) is $2.

  Folks in Vinton are accustomed to seeing the Monkeytown vans making deliveries.  But on Wednesday afternoon, the vans were parked because the drivers were busy making an extra special delivery, on foot, to the Benton County Food Pantry.  The drivers walked boxes of nonperishable items from their back door to their neighbors to the north, the Benton County Food Pantry, where Pantry Co-Director Sherry Crawford was waiting with an enthusiastic smile.

The members of the Vinton Kiwanis met at The Pizza Ranch for their weekly meeting Tuesday at noon. But after eating, the members moved their meeting to the Vinton Municipal Electrical Utility. Light Plant Manager Rich Ohrt gave the Kiwanis members a tour of the light plant, particularly the areas that had been affected by the flood of 2008. Ohrt told the club that because of FEMA funding, virtually all of the repairs were made with federal dollars without having to charge the utility's customers.

By Marcy Horst Palace Manager Last Sunday night, regular movie-goer Bud Maynard offered me a $100 donation in exchange for the “Wimpy Kid” movie poster.  OK, Bud, I’ll take that deal, and I’m offering it to all our patrons. Is there a movie poster you know your son is dying to tack above his bed? Is your daughter in love with “High School Musical 3?” Make a donation of $100 or more and I’ll give you the poster of your choice.

Clean out the closets and shake out the rug, its spring cleaning time. This year make an effort to clear out the clutter from your finances. Here are a few tips to help you simplify. Streamline Your Accounts Make a list of all your accounts. Be sure to include checking, savings, investment, retirement and credit card accounts. Determine which accounts you need and those you  don’t use.

Monday, April 19 - Ham Balls, Sweet Potatoes, Almond Green Beans, Lemon Pudding/Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, April 20 - Pork Roast, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Blonde Brownies Wednesday, April 21 -Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Mixed Veggie, Carrot Cake Thursday, April 22 - Salisbury Steak, Potato O'Brein, Beets, Texas Sheet Cake Friday, April 23 - Beef Roast, Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,Carrots/Peas, Blueberry Delight Senior Dining starts at Noon Must RSVP 24 hours in advance at 319-472-2060 $5.

The new 11th Street, from Highway 218 (North K Avenue) west past the new Cobblestone Inn & Suites hotel, is due for completion at about the same time as the hotel: June 1. Vinton CIty Coordinator Andy Lent said the street will cost approximately $143,000 plus $30,000 in engineering fees. The street has been shaped and covered with gravel.