The La Plata Community Clinic purchased a portable patient monitor instrument funded through a grant from the Rotary Club of Durango, a match from Rotary District 5470 and a contribution from the Daybreak Rotary Club.

In addition, the $2,600 grant enabled the clinic to provide pharmacy and laboratory vouchers to needy patients. Since January 2012, through volunteer staff members, the clinic has provided health care to underserved patients.

Also, the clinic has announced it will no longer provide medical and dental services at its current location after March 31. Disposition of the monitor after the community clinic’s closure will be determined by its board of directors, with first priorities to clinics and/or nonprofits that serve similar populations as the clinic’s.

Sachs Construction announces promotion

Sachs Construction announces the promotion of Mark Williams as project manager.

Williams has grown within the company and has worked as a field superintendant since 2011. He brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience to the position.

For more information, visit www.sachsconstructionllc.com.

Climate change, business to be discussed

“Regional Business Implications of the Ongoing Climate Change Debate” with Dan Olson of the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado will be held at noon March 26 at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St.

The cost is $10 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers.

Olson has worked on climate-change mitigation and adaptation strategies for more than 14 years with businesses. His talk and the proceeding discussion will cover: The current state of the climate-change debate as perceived by business analysts and investors, projected regional climate impacts and how to evaluate climate-related business risk and opportunity. He also will take questions.

Reservations are required. To register, call 247-0312.

Daniel Epstein to speak at Summit

Daniel Epstein, founder of Unreasonable Institute, will speak at the 8th Annual Economic Summit on Oct. 22.

The Unreasonable Institute is a program that launches budding entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most intractable problems. Epstein and his institute have been recognized among Inc. Magazine’s “30 under 30 entrepreneurs” of 2012, Forbes’ “top 30 most impactful entrepreneurs” of 2012 and was named the Global Entrepreneurship Forum’s 2013 “Entrepreneur of the World.”

The summit is the alliance’s annual daylong conference with speakers, presentations and workshops geared toward every sector of the business community.

Visit www.yeslpc.com for more information.

Kiwanis Club receives award

The Kiwanis Club of Durango was awarded the Distinguished Club Award for the 2012-13 year under the direction of Lisa Barrett, president; Judy Michalski, president-elect; Pat Roberts, treasurer; and Sweetie Marbury, secretary.

The board of directors; Ken Amundson, Jim Bolen, Eric Eicher, Reg Graham, Ken Leavitt, Charlotte Pirnat, Mark Simon and Steve Schlageter, along with club members, were recognized for their work on projects and fundraising for health, education and child safety, locally and globally.

The Kiwanis Club of Durango has served the community since March 17, 1947. It meets at noon each Thursday at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Tax manager named at FredrickZink

John M. Lopez has been named tax manager for FredrickZink & Associates, an accounting, tax and business-consulting firm in Durango.

Lopez, CPA, joined the firm in January 2013, bringing with him more than 15 years of public-accounting experience working with nonprofit organizations, common-interest realty associations, small businesses and tax-return preparation for businesses and individuals. Lopez grew up in El Paso, Texas, and earned his BBA in accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso.

FredrickZink & Associates, 954 East Second Ave., deals with tax planning and return preparation, audits, reviews and monthly accounting services, as well as business consulting and more.

For more information, call 247-0506.

Durango Fire receives award

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Durango Fire Protection District by the Government Finance Officers Association for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012.

Finance Director Eric Baker received the award as being primarily responsible for preparing the reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Southwest Center for Independence moves

Southwest Center for Independence, a local organization of people with disabilities working together to live well in the community, is moving to new offices.

It will be closed from March 24-28 and reopen March 31 at the Cornerstone Building, 3473 Main Ave., No. 23. The phone number will remain the same at 249-1672.

Melissa Glick joins Sterling Brokerage

Melissa Glick has joined Sterling Brokerage as a broker associate with more than 10 years’ experience as a broker and investor.

Her real estate career began in Chicago as a senior associate with Marcus & Millichap, where she specialized in leased investments. Having left Durango when she graduated from Durango High School, Glick’s love for the outdoors and closeness with family brought her back in 2008. Glick is co-owner and vice president/general manager of Think Network Technologies, an IT solutions provider .

For more information, call 403-9396.

Harley-Davidson receives award

Durango Harley-Davidson was awarded Harley-Davidson Motor Co.’s Gold Bar and Shield Circle of Excellence Award for the 2013 calendar year.

This award is presented to the top U. S. Harley-Davidson dealerships by classification. Durango Harley-Davidson earned the award based on its motorcycle and related product sales performance, an evaluation of customer service and satisfaction and various operational measures. Durango Harley-Davidson is owned and operated by Jeff and Jodell Murray. It has been in business in Durango since 2002.

For more information, visit www.durangoharley.com.

Level ll Certified medical clinic opens

Durango Urgent Care has opened Four Corners Occupational Medicine, a Level ll certified clinic offering start-to-finish comprehensive treatment of work-related injuries as well as other services including drug-and-alcohol testing and physicals.

Walk-in treatment is available for acute injuries with scheduled appointments available. It is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week and is at Durango Urgent Care, 2577 Main Avenue.

Durango Urgent Care is a walk-in medical center that treats patients for a variety of nonlife threatening illnesses and injuries. Durango Urgent Care and Four Corners Occupational Medicine are owned by Suzanne Cartier Bowker, Jack Cartier and Paula Dunne. Bryan Vincent is the practice administrator.

For more information, visit http://durangourgentcare.com or call 247-8382.

Keller Williams announces hires

Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates welcomes broker-associates Lois Surmi and Garth Schultheis.

Surmi has lived in Durango since 1985, moving here with her family from Southern California. She has been married 37 years to George Surmi; a fire inspector with La Plata County. The couple has two children and three grandchildren. Surmi has been a Realtor in Durango for 20 years. She recently moved to Keller Williams from another local real estate brokerage.

For more information, call 375-3210.

Schultheis moved to Durango 20 years ago. He received a business -administration degree with a concentration in marketing from Indiana University in 1991. He was first licensed in real estate in Colorado in 1997. He has enjoyed many years in real estate, working with sellers, buyers, investors, developers and builders.

For more information, call 375-3267.

Bike mechanics attend training sessions

Jeremy Thompson with Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., recently attended the Specialized Bicycle Components University training program.

In addition to receiving certification in its bachelor’s degree from Specialized University, Thompson earned certification in Body Geometry Professional Bike Fit, which was designed for Specialized Bicycle Components by Dr. Andy Pruitt and his staff members at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

Joey Arquette with MBS recently attended the SRAM Technical University training program.

The SRAM certification includes training in RockShox suspension, SRAM and Truvativ drivetrain components and Avid brakes.

For more information, call John Glover at 247-4066 or email [email protected].

Herald Staff