69-653: CH2M , earlier CH2M Hill , was an engineering company that provided consulting, design, construction, and operations services for corporations and governments. The company was organized in Corvallis, Oregon , and headquartered at 9191 South Jamaica Street, Englewood, Colorado . In December 2017, the company was acquired by Jacobs Engineering Group . The company played a major role in the Panama Canal expansion project . The company developed, maintained and published its own method for managing projects for clients, called
138-668: A Stein Holding Competition, German Spelling Bee, and College Football on the big screen. The Saint Anne Greek Fest is held annually since 2003, celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2023. It is typically held in mid-October in the Corvallis metro area unincorporated community of Lewisburg . The Saint Anne Greek Fest is held at the St. Anne Greek Orthodox Church grounds with live traditional Greek music, traditional Greek dances, face-painting, games and traditional Greek food. All
207-411: A female householder with no husband present, and 54.0% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city, 14.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 32.4% was from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5%
276-646: A joint venture of CH2M Hill, decommissioned and closed a former nuclear weapons facility at the Rocky Flats Plant . In 2006, the company helped rebuilding efforts along the Gulf Coast of the United States after Hurricane Katrina . In June 2007, along with General Electric , the company was selected to build a $ 660 million gas-fired power plant in Queensland , Australia . In April 2007,
345-570: A male householder with no spouse present. 40.1% of housing units were owner-occupied. In the city, 13.5% were under the age of 18, and 13.1% were over the age of 65. The median age was 26.4 for males, 29.0 for females, and 27.5 for both sexes. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 54,462 people, 22,283 households, and 10,240 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,004.5 people per square mile (1,546.1 people/km ). There were 23,423 housing units at an average density of 1,722.3 per square mile (665.0/km ). The racial makeup of
414-560: A merger with Clair A. Hill & Associates in 1971. The firm remained headquartered in Oregon until 1980, when it moved to Colorado. In 2000, the company was part of a joint venture to replace the Singapore sanitary services infrastructure. The new Singapore Deep Tunnel System was designed to improve reliability, ease, and economy of operation, and to help Singapore handle the increasing use of its waterfront. In October 2005, Kaiser Hill,
483-713: A view of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.30 square miles (37.04 km ), of which 14.13 square miles (36.60 km ) are land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km ) is covered by water. Like the rest of the Willamette Valley , Corvallis lies in the Marine West Coast climate zone, with Mediterranean characteristics. Under the Köppen climate classification scheme, Corvallis has
552-409: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csb). Temperatures are mild year round, with warm, dry, sunny summers and mild, wet winters with persistently overcast skies. Spring and fall are also moist seasons with varied cloudiness, and light rain falling for extended periods. Winter snow is rare, but occasionally does fall, and amounts can range between a dusting and a few inches that do not persist on
621-500: Is a city in and the county seat of Benton County in central western Oregon , United States . It is the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2023 Census Population Estimates , the population was 61,087, making it the 9th most populous city in Oregon . This does include the 38,000 Oregon State University students attending classes in Corvallis, over 5,250 of which live in one of 16 residence halls on
690-469: Is a new summertime celebration held in late July, in and around Central Park in Corvallis. It celebrates Celtic culture through lively music performances, participatory sessions, spirited dancing, and engaging workshops that showcase Celtic traditions. The 2nd annual Corvallis Celtic Festival will be held July 25–28, 2024. The Benton County Fair & Rodeo was first held in 1859 with it typically held annually since 1913 and has been at its current location at
759-641: Is a part of the Silicon Forest Corvallis is the westernmost city in the contiguous 48 states with a population larger than 50,000. Corvallis is the largest principal city of the Albany-Corvallis-Lebanon CSA , a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Corvallis metropolitan area (Benton County) and the Albany-Lebanon micropolitan area (Linn County), which had a combined population of 229,209 at
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#1732781174976828-602: Is an Annual Arts Party in Central Park and was founded in 1972, with the 50th occurrence in 2022. BlockTober Fest celebrated their 10th Anniversary in 2018 and is typically held annually since 2008 to coincide with Oktoberfest , in downtown Corvallis hosted by local craft brew Block 15 Brewing . The Oktoberfest celebration takes place under the traditional big tent occupying one whole city block by their downtown Block 15 brew pub. The celebrations typically feature live German music, German-inspired beer and food, face painting,
897-439: Is the major local employer, is located near the edge of the main downtown area. Other major employers include Samaritan Health Services , SIGA Technologies , Evanite Fiber, ONAMI, and HP Inc. , which has a large printing research and development operation in the northeast area of town. Because of this relative concentration of employment and the need for diversity, the city launched a website to attract creative industry to
966-464: The Albany-Corvallis-Lebanon CSA , a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Corvallis metropolitan area (Benton County) and the Albany-Lebanon micropolitan area (Linn County), which had a combined population of 229,209 at the 2023 U.S. Census Estimates. As of the 2020 census, there were 59,922 people and 23,952 households in the city. The population density was 4,200.3 people per square mile (1,621.7 people/km ). The racial makeup of
1035-612: The Internal Revenue Service raided the offices of several prominent members of the Alaska Legislature . Raided were the offices of Sen. John Cowdery (R-Anchorage), Senate President Ben Stevens (R-Anchorage), Rep. Vic Kohring (R-Wasilla), Rep. Bev Masek (R-Willow), Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch (R-Juneau), Sen. Don Olson (D-Nome), and Rep. Pete Kott (R-Eagle River). The investigation involved allegations of illegal gifts to law makers from VECO. Senator Olson
1104-544: The poverty line , including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. In 1903, Franz Edmund Creffield , commonly known as Edmund Creffield ( circa 1870–1906), a German-American religious leader who called himself Joshua, founded a movement in Corvallis which became known locally as the "Holy Rollers". Corvallis lies in the middle of the Unchurched Belt . A 2003 study, released once every 10 years, listed Benton County (of which Corvallis makes up
1173-694: The 'Philomath Buckaroo and Loggers' Frolic'. In 1983 land was donated and an arena was contracted at Skirvin Park, creating what has since been known as the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. The rodeo attracts over 5,000 spectators each year and has been distinguished as the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association "Rodeo of the Year" eight times (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006 and 2007). The Corvallis Celtic Festival
1242-575: The 2023 U.S. Census Estimates. In October 1845, Pennsylvanian Joseph C. Avery arrived in Oregon. Avery took out a land claim at the mouth of Marys River , where it flows into the Willamette River , and in June 1846 took up residence there in a log cabin hastily constructed to hold what seemed a potentially lucrative claim. Avery's primitive 1846 dwelling was the first home within the boundaries of today's city limits and his land claim included
1311-553: The 21st Wine Walk occurring in May 2024. The da Vinci Days Summer Festival is an annual festival held in Corvallis since 1988. The science, technology, and art based festival includes live music, a kinetic sculpture race during the summer event, and lecture series in the spring. The festival is named after Italian inventor, artist, and writer, Leonardo da Vinci . The festival celebrates its 31th anniversary in 2024. The Red White and Blue Riverfront Festival takes place annually on July 4 on
1380-677: The Anchorage Daily News announced it would end the arrangement at month's end, and it would cease publishing the Voice of the Times. Although ADN publisher Mike Sexton said the decision had been made a week prior, he was quoted a few days before this announcement as saying the situation was still under review. The Voice of the Times now exists as a blog . On August 31, 2006 officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
1449-677: The Benton County Fairgrounds in West Corvallis, since 1956. The Benton County Fair & Rodeo celebrated "100 years of Rides, Ribbons & Rodeos" in 2013. The Fair & Rodeo includes carnival games, rides, animals, food, live music and the rodeo. The Benton County Fair is usually scheduled for the first weekend in August. Septembeerfest (September Beer Festival) is held annually since 2007 in September, "amongst
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#17327811749761518-502: The CH2M Hill Project Delivery System. The firm was named from the initials of its four founders. CH2M was founded in 1946 in Corvallis, Oregon , by Oregon State University civil engineering professor Fred Merryfield and three of his students: Holly Cornell, James Howland and Thomas Burke Hayes. Cornell, Howland, and Hayes were all graduates of Oregon State University . The company became CH2M Hill after
1587-654: The Central Plateau on the Hanford Site in eastern Washington, one of the world's largest environmental cleanup projects, including shrinking the environmental footprint of the Hanford Site from 586-square-mile (1,520 km) to 75 square miles (190 km). In April 2019, the company was cited for safety violations at the project. In March 2013, the company was selected by South Oil Company of Iraq to provide project management consultancy services for
1656-638: The Iraq Common Seawater Supply Project. In 1977, the company acquired Black, Crow & Eidsness, an engineering firm in the southeast United States. In August 2002, the company acquired Gee & Jensen, a Ports and Harbor firm based in Florida, DeMil International, a weapons destruction firm based in the United States, and EHS Consultants Ltd, a consulting firm based in Hong Kong. In December 2003, Lockwood Greene Engineers
1725-606: The VECO Corporation announced that CEO Bill Allen and Vice President for Community & Government Affairs Rick Smith had resigned from the corporation. Allen was succeeded as chairman of the board by his daughter, Tammy Kerrigan. On July 24, 2007, The Wall Street Journal reported that Representative Don Young was under federal investigation for possibly taking bribes, illegal gratuities or unreported gifts from VECO. Between 1996 and 2006, Young received $ 157,000 from VECO employees and its political action committee. In
1794-428: The city was 79.4% White , 10% Asian , 1.4% Black or African American , 0.8% Native American , 0.3% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , and 6.0% from two or more races. 8.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 23,952 households, with an average of 2.24 people per household. 33.8% were married couples living together, 30.7% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 26.6% had
1863-414: The city was 83.8% White , 7.3% Asian , 1.1% Black or African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.3% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , 2.8% from other races , and 4.0% from two or more races. 7.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,283 households, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 7.0% had
1932-492: The coastal range, Corvallis can experience slightly cooler temperatures, particularly in the hills, than the rest of the Willamette Valley. The average annual low temperature is 42 °F or 5.6 °C, 4.2 °F (2.3 °C) less than that of Portland just 85 miles (137 km) to the north. Despite this, temperatures dropping far below freezing are still a rare event. Corvallis is the largest principal city of
2001-595: The company was named program partner to oversee construction of the Crossrail project to expand London's transit system. On August 30, 2006, along with partners Mace Group and Laing O'Rourke , the company was selected as a supplier for the London 2012 Olympics . In June 2008, the United States Department of Energy selected a subsidiary of the company to manage the deconstruction and remediation of
2070-589: The company was selected for an $ 11.7 billion project to move American military bases in Korea. In August 2007, the Panama Canal Authority selected the company to manage the $ 5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion project , which added new locks to the Pacific and Atlantic ends of the canal and enabled New Panamax ships to pass through the canal for the first time. In April 2009, a consortium led by
2139-459: The components of VECO , an Alaska-based firm that specialized in services to the petroleum industry and had become embroiled in the Alaska political corruption probe . In December 2007, the company acquired Trigon EPC. In March 2008, the company acquired Texas based Goldston Engineering, a company specialising in marine and coastal transportation engineering services. In 2011, CH2M Hill acquired
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2208-537: The display. It has been a CorvallisHoliday tradition for over 40 years. The Corvallis Art Guild is almost 80 years old. There are over 30 colorful murals around town, most are within walking distance of each other in downtown Corvallis. Corvallis is home to the Corvallis-OSU Symphony , which celebrated its centennial in 2005. According to the OSU College of Liberal Arts website (as of 2022)
2277-553: The downtown Riverfront Park banks of the Willamette River with food, vendors and a main stage with live bands. The day begins with the "All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade!" at 9:30 am through Downtown Corvallis and ends at the Commemorative Riverfront Park. The parade began in 1985. At 10pm there is a fireworks display put on by the "Corvallis Jaycees" along
2346-472: The early 1990s. The 2 Town's Harvest Party has been in place annually since 2010 and typically takes place mid to late October, but before Halloween . It is hosted by 2 Town's Ciderhouse , a national leader in alcoholic hard ciders at their main facility. In 2024 they will celebrate their 14th Anniversary. There are typically over 55 Craft beverages on tap, a "pumpkin bar", hot cider bar, cidery tours, photo-booth, raffle, live music and food trucks to celebrate
2415-638: The environmental disaster. VECO's Ex CEO, Bill Allen, paid for the publishing of the "Voice of the Times," a half page counterpoint to the Anchorage Daily News which was published within the pages of the latter. The Voice of the Times is what remains of the Anchorage Times , a newspaper which went out of business due to competition from the Anchorage Daily News in 1992. In accordance with an agreement reached between
2484-552: The establishment of a county seat. Avery's holding lay to the south and Dixon's to the north, with the Benton County Courthouse marking the approximate line of demarcation between these two land parcels. In December 1853 the 5th Oregon Territorial Legislature met in Salem , where a petition was presented seeking to change the name of that city to either "Thurston" or "Valena". At the same time, another petition
2553-415: The fall of that year. His stay proved to be brief yet profitable. In January 1849, Avery returned to Oregon with a small stock of provisions with plans to open a store on his land. During 1849, Avery opened his store at the site, platted the land, and surveyed a town site on his own claim, naming the community Marysville . The early town quickly became a profitable re-supply center/mercantile as one of
2622-642: The first half of 2007, Young spent more than $ 250,000 of campaign contributions for legal fees. Alaska State House representatives Beverly Masek , Pete Kott , Bruce Weyhrauch and Vic Kohring were all charged with federal crimes as part of the investigation into VECO. On May 29, 2007, the Anchorage Daily News reported that the FBI and a federal grand jury were investigating an "extensive" remodeling project at Senator Ted Stevens ' home in Girdwood , Alaska. The remodeling work, organized by VECO, more than doubled
2691-530: The former editors of the Anchorage Times and the Anchorage Daily News , space was provided for the Times' editors to provide a counterpoint to the Anchorage Daily News . From 1992 until 2002, the Anchorage Daily News provided this space for free. In 2002 the agreement was renewed for five years, but the "Voice of the Times" was required to pay for the space as though it was advertising. On May 9, 2007
2760-420: The ground for more than a day. The northwest hills will often experience more snow. During the midwinter months after extended periods of rain, thick, persistent fogs can form, sometimes lasting the entire day. This can severely reduce visibility to as low as 20 feet (6.1 m). The fog often persists until a new storm system enters the area. This fog could be seen as a type of tule fog . Rainfall totals within
2829-490: The harvest of locally grown apples for their award-winning ciders, with proceeds going towards a local non-profit or charity. In 2023 over 3,400 people attended the annual Harvest Party. The Pastega Christmas Light Display typically takes place just after Thanksgiving and last until just after New Years Day. The Pastega Drive-thru Christmas Light Display began in 1981 at a Pepsi Bottling Plant in North Corvallis. It
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2898-454: The information contained in court documents about Senator B is former Senator Ben Stevens (R-Anchorage), son of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). To date, Ben Stevens has not been indicted. Another state senator discussed in the court documents who later pleaded guilty, was identified as "Senator A." He was John Cowdery. On 3/12/09 ex-state representative Beverly Masek pleaded guilty to taking $ 4,000 in bribes from Allen. On May 11, 2007
2967-573: The laundering was illegal. Also named in the search warrants were VECO officers Bill J. Allen , Rick Smith and Pete Leathard. On May 7, 2007, VECO CEO Bill Allen and Vice President for Community & Government Affairs Rick Smith pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Anchorage to charges of extortion, bribery, and conspiracy to impede the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to the three politicians arraigned on May 4,
3036-555: The leading stop-overs for miners traveling the Willamette River to the California Gold Rush mines. The city was possibly named after early settler Mary Lloyd, but now the name is thought to be derived from French fur trappers' naming of Marys Peak after the Virgin Mary . In the summer of 1851, Joseph Avery and William Dixon each granted back-to-back 40-acre (16 ha) land parcels from their land holdings for
3105-512: The main campus. Corvallis is the location of Oregon State University 420-acre main campus, Samaritan Health Services , a top 10 largest non-profit employer in the state, a 84-acre Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center campus, and a 2.2 million square foot, 197-acre Hewlett Packard research and development campus that invented the Laser jet printer and the Computer mouse . Corvallis
3174-519: The majority of the population) as the least religious county per capita in the United States. Only one in four people indicated that they were affiliated with one of the 149 religious groups the study identified. The study indicated that some of the disparity, however, may be attributed to the popularity of less common religions (ones not included as an option in the study) in the Pacific Northwest. The campus of Oregon State University, which
3243-550: The money raised by the festival goes to maintain the Lewisburg Grange Hall just north of the Corvallis city limits. The grange has been one of Benton County's most prominent historic landmarks. Built by executives of the O&;C Railroad as a depot in 1911, trains stopped there for just 14 years until it became the grange hall for the unincorporated community of Lewisburg in 1925. The building faced significant peril by
3312-631: The moniker of a town in California , located on the same stagecoach route and that a name change was thus necessary to avoid confusion. A faction within the deeply divided legislature elected to make Corvallis the capital of the Oregon Territory in December 1855. After the 6th Territorial Legislature convened there, the capital was returned to Salem, which would eventually be selected as the permanent seat of state government. Corvallis
3381-453: The new court filings mention illegal payments made to a former state senator, named as "Senator B" in court documents, who received over $ 200,000 from VECO Corp. over several years, income which Senator B reported as "consulting fees." In the May 7 guilty pleas by Allen and Smith, they admit that the only work done by Senator B in exchange for the funds was advancing VECO's agenda in the state legislature. The only former state senator who matches
3450-509: The region by branding it with the slogan "Yes Corvallis". The National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Corvallis is a gene bank of the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. The gene bank preserves temperate fruit, nut, and agronomic crops from around the world. Corvallis was ranked number 48 on the 100 best places in the US to live and launch a business by Fortune Small Business 2008. This places Corvallis as
3519-545: The river between Monroe and Jackson Avenues, and construction of the Hotel Corvallis , today known as the Julian Hotel. In addition, a carriage factory was launched in the city and the town's streets were improved, while the size of the city was twice enlarged through annexation. Bonds were issued for a city-owned water works, a sewer system, and for public ownership of the electric plant. A publicity campaign
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#17327811749763588-469: The riverfront. The Philomath Folic & Rodeo celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2023 and typically takes place in mid-July and is a family-oriented festival and rodeo focused on the traditions the Philomath community was founded, namely American Western heritage and traditions and the history of the logging industry. The Frolic began in 1953, originally called the 'Philomath Western Frolic', then called
3657-777: The second-best place in Oregon to launch a business, after Portland (number 6). Bend (number 87) and Eugene (number 96) were other Oregon localities ranked in the top 100. Previously known as 'Rhapsody in the Vineyard', the annual, sometimes biannual, 'Downtown Corvallis Wine Walk' is hosted by the Corvallis Area Chamber of Commerce and is held in downtown Corvallis since 2012. It pairs local wineries up with, and inside of, downtown local retailers. Attendees get to sample wine and shop local. Anywhere between 15 and nearly 40 wineries and retailers participate annually. It typically takes place in late Spring or early Fall, with
3726-555: The size of the home (public records show that the home is now 2,471 square feet (229.6 m ) and valued at about $ 441,000 ). The repairs could have cost anywhere between $ 130,000 and 250,000, and the payments Ted Stevens paid were about $ 160,000. Stevens' Alaska home was raided by the FBI and IRS on July 30, 2007. Stevens was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 29, 2008 on seven counts alleging that Stevens received hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts that he did not declare on his US Senate financial disclosure forms. Stevens
3795-421: The southern section of the contemporary city. Avery was quickly joined by other settlers along the banks of the Willamette River, including a 640-acre (260 ha) claim directly to his north taken in September 1846 by William F. Dixon. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 temporarily stalled the township development. Like many of his neighbors, Avery left his Oregon home to try his hand at gold mining in
3864-508: The symphony is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. Other musical organizations include: Along with these the "Corvallis Environmental Center" offers the "SAGE Live Music Concert Series" every summer at Bruce Starker Arts Park in Southwest Corvallis. In the Corvallis metro area Philomath also host a "Music in the Park" summer concert series held at City Park. VECO VECO Corporation
3933-517: The town itself are surprisingly variable, due to Corvallis lying right on the eastern edge of the Oregon Coast Range , with a small portion of the town inside of the range. Rainfall amounts can range from an average of 66.40 inches (1,687 mm) per year in the far northwest hills, compared to 43.66 inches (1,109 mm) per year at Oregon State University , which is located in the center of Corvallis. Because of its close proximity to
4002-516: The transportation consulting unit of Booz Allen Hamilton . In September 2011, CH2M Hill acquired the UK-based engineering consulting firm Halcrow Group . In October 2014, the company acquired TERA Environmental Consultants, an environmental consulting firm based in Canada that had worked with pipeline and powerline clients and oil and gas companies, for 30 years. In April 2015, the company removed
4071-540: The trees" in Avery Park in Corvallis. Septembeerfest is a family and pet friendly fun-filled community celebration of the local homebrewers and dozens of local breweries from the craft beer industry as well as a successful fundraiser for the "'Heart of the Valley Homebrewers"' , a non-profit organization. The 17th annual Corvallis Septembeerfest will be held September 7, 2024. The Corvallis Fall Festival
4140-480: The word "Hill" from its branding, and unveiled a new logo. In March 2017, the company renewed its lease at Honey Creek Corporate Center. In June 2017, the company reiterated its support for the Paris Agreement . In December 2017, Jacobs Engineering Group acquired CH2M for US$ 3.3 billion in cash and stock. Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis ( / k ɔːr ˈ v æ l ɪ s / kor- VAL -iss )
4209-419: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.4 years. For every 100 males there were 98.7 females. As of the 2000 U.S. Census the median income for a household in the city was $ 35,437, and the median income for a family was $ 53,208. Males had a median income of $ 40,770 versus $ 29,390 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,317. About 9.7% of families and 20.6% of the population were below
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#17327811749764278-425: Was a worldwide player in the oil industry, having divisions in many major oil markets. On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef , spilling eleven million gallons of crude oil into the waters of Prince William Sound . The Exxon Valdez oil spill was the largest in United States history. VECO was responsible for large parts of the spill's clean up, hiring 2,500 workers to clean up
4347-463: Was acquired. The sale was forced by the financial collapse of JA Jones Inc, its North American parent company and wholly owned subsidiary of the insolvent German construction conglomerate, Philipp Holzmann AG . CH2M picked up LGE's private-sector design portfolio. In October 2005, it acquired BBS Corporation, an environmental engineering firm based in Ohio. In September 2007, the company acquired most of
4416-481: Was an American oil pipeline service and construction company until its purchase in September 2007 by CH2M Hill . As of that date, the VECO Corporation ceased to exist. Founded in 1968 as V eltri E nterprises by Wayne Ray Veltri, renamed VE Co nstruction after being bought in 1970 by Bill Allen and in 1979 changed to VECO Corp. The company grew to become a major player in the Alaskan oil industries' support. VECO also
4485-412: Was hosted there for 31 years, until 2013 when the display was moved across town to the Benton County Fairgrounds. The Display features over 200 figures and mechanized scenes. The radiant display of festive lights and mechanized decorations transforms the area into a holiday wonderland enjoyed by thousands. Between 400 and 700 cars visit the display each day it's open. In 2022 over 30,000 people drove through
4554-404: Was incorporated as a city on January 29, 1857. Corvallis had a three-year boom beginning in 1889, which began with the establishment of a privately owned electrical plant by L.L. Hurd. A flurry of publicity and public and private investment followed, including construction of a grand county courthouse, planning and first construction of a new street railway, construction of a new flour mill along
4623-409: Was launched to attempt to expand the tax base through new construction for new arrivals. This effort proved mostly unsuccessful, however, and in 1892, normality returned, with the city saddled with about $ 150,000 in bonded debt. Corvallis is at river mile 131–32 of the Willamette River . Corvallis is bordered on the northwest by the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range , with Bald Hill providing
4692-623: Was never charged but it was found he had turned down illegal campaign assistance. Sarah Palin is another Alaskan politician that received campaign support from VECO. The International Herald Tribune reported on September 3, 2008, "As Palin campaigned unsuccessfully in 2002 to become lieutenant governor, she received contributions from executives at VECO Corp., a powerful Alaska oil field services company." The questionable donations totaled $ 4,500, over 10% of all her funding that year. Allen admitted that he had given executives money to be contributed in his "bonus" program though he denied knowing that
4761-484: Was presented seeking to change the name of Salem to "Corvallis", from the Latin meaning "heart of the valley", while a third resolution was presented to the upper house seeking to change the name of Marysville to Corvallis. A heated debate followed, with the name ultimately awarded to Corvallis in an act passed on December 20 of that same year. By way of rationale, the name "Marysville" was successfully argued to duplicate
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