Ara Serjoie joins Clark Foundation
as vice president of development

Veteran fundraiser Ara Serjoie has been appointed vice president of Development for the Clark College Foundation, one of the largest community college foundations in the world, with assets of over $63 million.

Serjoie last was director of development and alumni relations for the Girl Scouts of Utah. He had previously worked in various development functions at the University of Utah, Weber State University and Utah State University. During his tenure with the Girl Scouts, Serjoie increased support through annual giving activities by more than four-fold.

At the Clark College Foundation Serjoie will oversee all fundraising programs, including annual, major and planned giving. He will also supervise donor relations, alumni relations, the Penguin Athletic Club and the scholarship program.

U.S. Army allocates $26.8 million
for Camp Bonneville cleanup

An agreement by the U.S. Army to provide $26.8 million toward cleanup of Camp Bonneville, contingent on Clark County accepting transfer of the 3,800-acre former military camp for public uses, will be discussed by county commissioners during their regular 10 a.m. meeting, Tuesday, July 25.

The proposed Environmental Services Cooperative agreement commits the Army to funding environmental cleanup at the camp and establishes roles and responsibilities for the county and the Army for managing cleanup operations.

To receive the property, the county would sign a memorandum of agreement with the Army for property transfer, an agreement with a cleanup contractor, and final approval from Washington Governor Chris Gregoire.

The huge area north of Camas in east Clark County has long been sought as space for public activities, in particular a regional park, but fears of never being able to eradicate every unexploded ordnance have dampened local enthusiasm.

From 1909 through closure in 1995, the Army used Camp Bonneville as a training base, including firearm and artillery firing ranges. The base has documented soil and groundwater contamination in some areas, and the potential for unexploded ordnance such as artillery shells.

Baird Announces $2.7 million
HUD grants for Clark County

U.S. Rep Brian Baird (D-3rd) today announced that Clark County has received $2,768,412 in grants aimed at promoting economic self-sufficiency and expanding affordable housing options for low-income families and individuals. The grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Clark County received $28,975 in American Dream Down Payment Initiative grants, $1,371,966 in Community Development Block Grants, and $1,367,471 in HOME grants.

The grants promote homeownership opportunities, by providing low-income households with down payment and closing cost assistance, and help local communities provide housing and suitable living environments for moderate-to low-income residents.

News briefs

All outdoor burning in Clark County is restricted until further notice, reports state Department of Natural Resources. n On Sunday, July 23, Democrats Linda Franklin’s and Doug Lasher’s re-election campaigns are having a two-for-one fundraiser in support of their respective campaigns. Franklin is a candidate for re-election as county assessor, Lasher a candidate for re-election as county treasurer. From 2 to 4 p.m. salads and cool beverages will be served in the home of Patrice Jacob and Chuck Washburn, at 2637 NW Lacamas Drive, Camas. For further information, call 606-8127.

Calendar

Nearly week-long Camas Days celebration in the 100-year-old city on the Columbia River continues daily through Sunday, July 23. n Baine Wilson’s Republican campaign for county clerk is being boosted by a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. this evening “in the sand” next to Beeches Restaurant, sponsored by First Horizon Home Loans. For further information, call 901-9866. n One-man musical Herringbone being presented by Artists Equity Theatre continues this weekend at the air-conditioned Main Street Theatre, 606 Main Street. For further information, call 695-3770. n The annual Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Southwest Washington, continues at Allegro Ridge in Washougal this weekend. General admission is $12 For further information, call 694-0933. n Because of dirty air, C-TRAN is offering free bus service through Sunday, July 23. n Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is being presented by the New Blue Parrot Theatre at 7 p.m. this evening, tomorrow and Sunday, July 23, in the Washburn Performing Arts Center in Washougal High School, 1201 39th Street, Washougal. Call 696-1155 for reservations. n Free movie, The Natural. is being shown at dusk Saturday, July 22,  at the National Historic Reserve parade ground. n Our Lady of Lourdes School, 4701 Franklin Street, celebrates 50th anniversary Saturday. Alumni gather at 3 p.m. Hawaiian barbecue dinner is at 6 p.m. Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts perform at 7 p.m. Adults, $20, seniors $13, kids $8. For further information, call 696-2301.
  
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Friday on the air     Vancouver City Council (7/17)—3:43 p.m. CVTV    Vancouver Code Enforcement Appeal Hearings (7/13)—4:19 p.m. CVTV    Port of Vancouver and Prosperity—(7/2)—5:30 p.m. CVTV    City Minutes (7/2)—7 p.m. CVTV    Portland Beavers at Las Vegas (live)—7 p.m. KKAD    Boston at Seattle Mariners (live)—7 p.m. FSN, KFXX    Clark County Close Up (7/2)—7:32 p.m. CVTV    Seattle at Portland Timbers, (live)—8 p.m. Fox Soccer Channel    Eric Fuller Commercial Real Estate Update (7/14)—8:02 pm. CVTV    Clark County Focus (7/13)—9:16 p.m. CVTV    FYI-Fire Prevention—11:57 p.m. CVTV

Town Tabloids and the weather Fran Burton moving in the very fast lane. n Andy Nygard acquiring King Charles Spaniel named Max. n Kailani Cromack dazzling parents and grandparents. n John Taggert. greasing wheels. n John Granger showing off double-screen environment. n Jill Yates gearing up. n Friday, sunny and hot, 99. Saturday, a tad cooler, 98. Sunday, moderating, 93.

Accounting Caley & Associates, James Caley CPA, 695-0065 Peterson & Associates, P.S., Certified Public Accountants, 574-0644 Tax Advisors, PLLC, CPAs Property Tax/Cost Segregation 750-6884 Attorneys Miller Nash LLP. Steve Horenstein, 699-4771 Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Lisa Lowe, 694-7551 Banks Bank of Clark County, 993-2265 First Independent Bank, 699-4200 West Coast Bank, 695-3439 Beauty and Wellness Iduhair & Company Salon Retreat, Celinda Rupert, 735-1249 Charitable Gift Planning Barbara Chen CFP, Clark College Foundation, (360) 992-2659 David DiCesare, The Community Foundation, (360) 694-2550 Jim Forkner, FAHP, SWMC Foundation, (360) 514-3182 Elson Strahan, CFRE, President, Historic Reserve Trust (360) 992-1835 Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Earl C. (Duke) Simpson, DDS, PS, 993-0300 Construction Management and Development Andersen Construction Co., Inc. Bob Durgan, (503) 720-5234 RSV Construction, Ron Frederiksen, 693-8830 Credit Unions Columbia Credit Union, 891-4000 iQ Credit Union, 992-4242 Development/Investments Killian Pacific LLC, 567-0625 Prestige Development, Elie Kassab, 993-0010 Engineering, Planning and & Surveying Mackay & Sposito, Jon M. Yamashita, 695-3411 Human Resources Consultation O'Neill & Associates, Paula Johnson, 606-2961 Insurance Services Keenan Insurance Services, Brandon M. Keenan, 213-1500 Investment and Retirement Planning First Pacific Associates, Mark Martel, CFP, (360) 254-2585 Public Relations Hunt Communications Tom Hunt, 693-8180 KMac & Associates LLC, Kathy McDonald, 607-8959 Rocky/Hill & Knowlton, Krista Hildebrand, (503) 248-9468 Real Estate Coldwell Banker Commercial Wally Hornberger, 699-4494 Norris Beggs & Simpson, Roger Qualman, 699-7181 Retirement and Inheritance Planning Andy Nygard, CFP, (360) 695-6431 Signs Security Signs, Designed to inform and sell! Carol Keljo, 817-9959 Speaking and Training Kathy Condon, Career Communications, 695-4313 Window Washing Quality Window Washing, Dave Beecher, 256-7370