Mother, triplets doing well following birth at Legacy

After 17 years of marriage, surgical reversal of a vasectomy, six artificial inseminations, three in vitro fertilizations, and temporarily relocating from their home in Bend, Ore., Thomas and Ellen Gallagher’s dreams were finally fulfilled. They had a baby. Actually, three babies.

Yesterday, at about one month premature, Ellen delivered triplets by Cesarean section at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, Wash. They are Trey Ryan, 5-lbs., 2-oz., 18 ¼ inches long, born at 7:52 a.m.; Joy Elle 4-lbs., 12-oz., 18 inches long, born at 7:53 a.m.; and Thomas V (fifth) 4-lbs., 2-oz., 18 3/4 inches long, born at 7:54 a.m. All three babies and Ellen are doing well; the newborns are quietly resting under the care of the NICU team (neonatal intensive care unit).

Youth commission seeking nominations for achievement awards

The Clark County Youth Commission is seeking nominations in 11 categories to honor the youth of Clark County. The Youth Achievement Celebration will be held Sat., May 19, 2007. Nominations are due April 20, 2007. The nominations are open to youth ages 11-19 as of May 19, 2007.

Coordinated by the Clark County Youth Commission under the guidance of Clark County’s Department of Community Services, the awards recognize county youth age 11-19 who have demonstrated achievement in any of nine categories.

Categories include: courage, community services, arts, business/enterprise, citizenship, leadership, family life, education, environmental stewardship or inspiration. The Youth Commission is a youth-driven advisory board established by the Clark County Board of Commissioners in April 1998.

Members ages 11-19 from throughout Clark County provide a youth-oriented point of view to the work of the Board of County Commissioners, county departments, and community organizations.

The Youth Commission informs these groups about important issues, makes suggestions on how to address the issues and provides direction on how to build positive partnerships.Anyone may submit nominations and youth may nominate themselves. For more information or to obtain a nomination form, please contact Beth Houston, Clark County Youth Commission program coordinator at (360) 397-2130 ext. 5133 or by e-mail at beth.houston@clark.wa.gov.

Clark County HCT Study Steering Committee Meets April 5

The Clark County High Capacity Transit (HCT) System Study’s Steering Committee of elected officials and partner agency staff will meet on April 5.  The committee will be asked to adopt the study goals and objectives and will be asked to recommend modes and corridors to carry forward for further analysis.

The Steering Committee’s role is to provide policy direction and build consensus between the many jurisdictions that have a stake in Clark County’s transportation options. Meeting summaries are available on the study’s website at http://rtc.wa.gov/hct. A list of all Steering Committee members is also available on the website.

The Clark County High Capacity Transit System Study is evaluating various HCT transit technologies and travel corridors in Clark County to determine which will best meet the future transit needs of county residents. 

For more information visit the Clark County High Capacity Transit System Study website: http://rtc.wa.gov/hct    

News brief

The Oregon Chamber Players are inviting high school and college-age students to join the student apprenticeship program, in which students will and play in a rehearsal with professional musicians. There is no charge for the program, although a $50 refundable deposit is required with applications. Application deadline is Thursday, April 5. For further information, call (888) 627-8788, extension 1.

Calendar

Eugene O’Neill’s The Long Voyage Home, directed by Llewellyn Rhoe, is being presented by Arts Equity On Stage at 7:30 p.m. this evening, Saturday, March 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, in the Main Street Theatre, 606 Main Street. Admission ranges from $8 to $24. A package, which includes a three-course dinner at the Restaurant at the Historic Reserve can be had for $55. For further information, call 695-3770. ■  Tom Griffin’s The Boys Next Door, directed by Jolin Milberg, is being presented by the Public Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. this evening and Saturday, March 31, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, in the Decker Theatre in the Forst Arts Center, Clark College. General admission is $16. For further information, call 573-4984. ■  Jim Fischer & Friends perform in concert on behalf of the Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in the Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School for the Arts & Academics. Admission is $15. For further information, call 694-9300. ■  Bravo! Vancouver presents a 150-voice choral concert of music and drama, Christ and war, at its 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1, concert in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road. Reserved seating is $20. Tickets are available at the door and through all Safeway TicketsWest outlets. For further information, call 906-0441.

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