Jada Rupley elected chairwoman
of Skill Center advisory committee

   
        Jada Rupley               Mike Anderson

Jada Rupley, associate superintendent of Educational Service District 112, has been elected chairwoman of the Clark County Skills Center Advisory Board. Serving with Rupley as chairman-elect is Clark County Sheriff’s office commander Mike Anderson. Anderson had previously been chairman of the Clark County Skills Center Foundation.

The advisory board represents ten southern Washington school districts, which own the Skills Center, The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, the State Department of Labor and Industries, and ESD 112.The Skills Center provides technical and professional training programs to prepare Clark College high school and college students for the workforce.

Vancouver Symphony concert offers American
premiere of Salvador Brotons’s Stabat Mater

The American premier of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s conductor Salvador Brotons’s choral composition Stabat Mater is the feature work of weekend concerts by the symphonic orchestra and the Portland Symphonic Choir in Skyview High School, 1331300 NW 139th Street.

Soloists are Anna Haagenson and Clayton Brainerd.

Also on the bill are Brahms's Hungarian Dance #5 and Brahms's Double Concerto for Violin & Cello. Soloists are violinist Carol Sindell and cellist Hamilton Chiefetz.

The concerts, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, are each preceded by a musical conversation. Reserved seats are $35, general admission $25, seniors $20, and students $5.

Daily Insider readers who correctly identify the names of the two foundations which helped make the Stabat Mater performance possible will win a pair of tickets to either concert. Answers must be emailed to thevso@vancouversymphony.org, by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.

Demos say they will party

The Democratic Party of Clark County, along with U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-3rd), are hosting a “Victory Party” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the ILWU Longshore Workers Union Hall, 1205 Ingals Street.

Anyone who has worked for Democrats in this year’s general election is invited, according to county Democratic chairwoman Patrice Jacobs.

News brief

Clark County Public Health is holding a workshop on the health effects of mold and how to deal with indoor mold at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in conference rooms 210 A and B in the Center for Community Health, 1601 E Mill Plain Boulevard. n The Clark County Developmental Disabilities board is seeking applicants for membership on the board. For further information, call Mary Strehlow, 397-2130. n The City of Vancouver and its Historic Preservation Commission are presenting a lecture on modern architecture by Jim Brown, publisher of Atomic Ranch magazine, and Jack Bookwalter at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main Street.

Calendar

A proposed business and occupation tax will be considered by the Vancouver City council as part of its long agenda for this evening. The council meeting begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall. n Auditions are being held by the Slocum House Theatre this evening and tomorrow evening for roles in the female version of The Odd Couple. Auditions are between 7 and 10 p.m. both nights in the theatre at 605 Esther Street. For further information, call 606-8806. n Clark County commissioners meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. n The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council meets in regular session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the commissioners’ hearing room in the Public Service Center.

Monday headlines

Reporter, columnist and editor Dave Jewett dies--Columbian, Jose Paul Corona

Kyle Corwin, a whole lot more than just a businessman--Columbian, Julia Anderson

Tuesday marks deadline on mail ballots--Columbian, Jeffrey Mize

Removing Lacamas Lake pollution a difficult, costly problem--Columbian, Dean Baker

The Labor View: Union political activity is democracy in action--Columbian, Rick S. Bender

CEO Wayne Nelson says reliabililty, contained costs and customer service, Clark Public Utilities' priorities--Columbian, Courtney Sherwood

Clark County KFC history goes back to George Goodrich and "Col." Harland Sanders handshake--Columbian, Julia Anderson

Gasoline hits 2006 low, Saudi minister said more crude oil cuts may be needed--USA TODAY, AP

In Iraq, Shiite joy and a boost for prime minister--New York Times, Sabrina Tavernise

Five more U.S. troops killed in Iraq--Washington Post, Bill Brubaker