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TUESDAY MARCH 7, 2006 Click here for a clear path home Xiotech opens Tidewater Cove development center Xiotech Corporation, a leading provider of data storage and data discovery solutions, today opened a development center in the new Tidewater Cove complex. The Vancouver site will be used to develop the Minnesota-based company’s evidence management programs. Scott Winkler, formerly with Sequent Computer Systems, which was co-founded by Xiotech president Casey Powell, has been named to head the local Xiotech operations as vice president and general manager. Powell, who spend several years in Portland, said, “the Vancouver-Portland area is an ideal place to find the top-notch software engineers we’re looking for.” He added, as if he were writing home, “Tidewater Cove is conveniently located with a beautiful view of the river, and within a year there will be a new marina just down the river. The quality of work and life here is unbeatable.” Clark County January unemployment drops The unadjusted unemployment rate for Clark County dropped to 5.7 percent for January this year, compared to 6.1 percent in December, according to the January rate released by the state Employment Security Department today. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for King County dropped to 4.3 percent in January, from 4.5 percent the previous month. The state rate dipped to 4.7 percent for the month, the lowest rate since 1999. The unemployment rate in Adams county went up by 2.1 percent for January to 11.4 percent—the worst rate in the state. Clark College and YWCA
honoring Clark College and YWCA of Clark County together are honoring eight local women, whom they consider community builders and dreamers, at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Hilton Vancouver Washington. The celebration is being held on International Women’s Day, which, according to the news release, is designated in many countries as a national holiday. National Women’s Day is also commemorated at the United Nations. In the limelight on this year’s National Women’s Day are the following: Jan Asai, Judi Brenes, Jeanne Kojis, Elise Menashe, Ginger Metcalf, Donna Roberge, Peggy Sheehan and Jan Truttman. Admission to the luncheon is $30. For reservations, call the YWCA at 906-9129. Junior Symphony of Vancouver The Junior Symphony of Vancouver is offering a concert featuring the music of Telemann, Quantz and Berlioz, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in the Columbia Arts Center, 400 W 8th Street. The junior symphony is conducted by Timoteus Racz. General admission at the door is $10. Student and senior tickets are $8. For reservations and further information, call 696-4084, or go to www.oregonchamberplayers.org. People Jilayne Jordan has been appointed public information officer for Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation. Jordan was most recently a public information officer for the state Department of Transportation’s Southwest Regional Office in Vancouver, where she coordinated public involvement efforts through out a seven-county region, including Clark County. Jordan, a graduate of Humboldt State University, Arcata, Calif., held a public relations post in Atlanta, Ga. Calendar The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation council board meets at 4 p.m. today in the Public Service Center. A discussion of Battle Ground mayor John Idsigna’s proposed Battle Ground-Camas parkway is on the agenda. n Clark County Republican party precinct caucuses are being held in several locations at 7:15 p.m. this evening. For further information, call the Clark County Elections Department, 397-2345. n Clark County commissioners meet in informal session at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in conference room B in the Public Service Center. n The 2006 Marshall Youth Leadership Award will be presented to Kate Castenson, Mountain View High School, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row. For further information, call Deborah Walstra, 992-1801. Electronic newsletters are forgiving One of the best things about electronic newsletters like the Insider is how forgiving they are. After the editor makes an enormous faux pas, it’s possible to revisit the website and make corrections. For example, after a mental gaffe yesterday in which Columbian publisher Scott Campbell was misidentified as his late uncle Jack Campbell in early editions before the emails came pouring in, it was possible to go into cyberspace and make corrections. Today, readers may go to the back issues section and pull up either the electronic edition or the print version where all is correct.
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