Dunn takes lead over Campbell

Incumbent Republican 17th District legislator Jim Dunn, who Thursday said he wasn't yet ecstatic when the vote county brought him within 144 votes of Democratic rival Pat Campbell, is likely at least smiling today since the continuing count of Clark County ballots put the veteran legislator ahead by 308 votes Friday.

Most of the ballots in an election that brought out over 63 percent of the local electorate have been counted, and, although tabulations will continue next week, it appears Dunn's lead is definitive.

Douglas Zaharko appointed director
of new comprehensive healing center

Douglas Zaharko has been named director of the Southwest Washington Medical Center’s new Wound Healing Center. The center, which will serve patients for patients with chronic and hard-to-heal wounds, opens in January.

Zaharko most recently was medical management program manager for one of Southwest Washington Health Systems’ Clark United Providers. Previously he had been a clinical manager for PeaceHealth Medical Group, Longview. He also had worked for the Vancouver Clinic.

A graduate of Carroll College, Helena, Mont., Zaharko served in a special forces group in the U.S. Army National Guard and is a retired law enforcement officer.

Southwest Washington Medical Center employs 3,280 persons and has 545 active medical staff members.

Clark County teachers earn first
Workforce Friendly Educator awards

   
     Lynne LaCross                    Kay Potter

Lynne LaCross of Mountain View High School and Kay Potter of Summit View High School, Battle Ground, this week were presented the first Workforce Friendly Educator awards, by the Southwest Washington Youth Council and the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, for educators who are dedicated to helping students develop educational and workforce skills.

LaCross, a career counselor at the 2,300-student school, was recognized for her workforce knowledge and commitment to students.

Potter, a teacher at Battle Ground School District's 400-student Summit View High School, was credited with serving a pivotal role in the success of at-risk students and drop-outs engaged in school planning for their future.

Annual Arc Achievement Awards announced

Arc of Clark County, celebrating 70 years of service this year, will present annual Arc Achievement Awards during its 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, anniversary luncheon in the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

The awards are presented to individuals and organizations which have contributed to achievements within the developmental disabled community.

Winners are as follows: Betty Arnett, James Gould Leadership Award; Carrie Chilberg, the Betty Trunk Award; Charles B. Carter, and Parkrose Hardware, the Thompson Award; Frank Adams, Alice Twitchel and Michael McFadden, Arc Achievement Awards; Carol Schultz, Gay Jensen, and Martha’s Pantry, Arc Service Awards.

The public is invite to the luncheon. Tickets are $12. For further information, call 254-1562.

Calendar

Magenta Theatre is presenting Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at 7 p.m. tonight in the First Baptist Church, 108 W 27th Street. For further information, call 635-4358. n Arts Equity Theatre is presenting the one-man musical, Herringbone at 7:30 p.m. this evening through Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Main Street Theatre, 606 Main Street. Call 695-3770 for further information. n The Slocum House Theatre is presenting Chekhov’s The Sea-Gull at 8 p.m. this evening through Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Slocum House Theatre at 605 Esther Street. A Sunday, Nov. 12, matinee is at 4 p.m. For further information, call 696-2427. n Veterans’ Day is being observed officially by almost all local, state and federal offices as a holiday today. Mail will be delivered today, but not tomorrow. n Vancouver’s 20th annual Celebrate Freedom Veterans Day Parade will get under way at 11 a.m. Saturday. It will follow Evergreen Boulevard through the Vancouver National Historic Reserve to Esther Short Park in downtown. More than 100 groups, including bands, floats and military personnel, are expected to take part. n Salvador Brotons conducts the American premiere of his composition Stabat Mater in two Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concerts in the concert hall at Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th Street, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, and at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov 12. Reserved seats are $35. General admission is $25. Seniors admission is $20. Student admission is $5. n The Oregon Symphonic Band presents a concert featuring a world premiere of Beautiful Oregon, a composition by James Barnes, during a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in the auditorium at Fort Vancouver high School. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For further information, go to www.osband.org.

Friday headlines

Weather service warns of damaging wind--Columbian, Craig Brown

Uncounted ballots keep Dunn's hopes up--Columbian, Kathie Durbin

Macy's finding its place in the northwest--Columbian, Jonathan Nelson

Ridgefield rebuilding police department--Oregonian, Holley Gilbert

Iran says it won't back down on nuclear program--USA TODAY, AP

U.S., Russia reach agreement on World Trade Organization agreement--Washington Post, Peter Finn

Pentagon to review its strategy in Iraq--New York Times, David Stout