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Brent Boger enters County Prosecutor race Brent BogerVancouver Assistant City Attorney and 25-year law veteran Brent Boger, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Clark County Prosecutor earlier today. Boger is currently a Vancouver assistant city attorney and has practiced law for 25 years, in courtrooms from San Diego to Seattle, as well as presented arguments to the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Boger has served the justice system representing both the public and criminal defendants in his career. He has counseled local governments on management and financial matters and served private clients for eight years in the private sector. Earlier in his career Boger was on the governor of California’s staff addressing the financial impact of death penalty cases on rural counties. Candidate Boger also represented Pacific Legal Foundation representing property owners who were victims of unreasonable and intrusive government regulations. “My background gives me a big picture view as to how the Prosecutor’s Office impacts everyone in Clark County rather than solely the criminal justice community and the special interests seeking to do business with the county,” said Boger. “I want to be the prosecutor for the People of Clark County--all of them.” Gov. Gregoire appoints new Superior Court judge Gov. Chris Gregoire announced last Friday the appointment of Judge Richard Melnick to the Clark County Superior Court. Melnick now serves as a Clark County District Court judge and replaces Judge Robert Harris, who left office in December. “I am truly impressed with Judge Melnick’s contributions to his community, not only in the courtroom but as a volunteer,” Gregoire said. “It is clear that Judge Melnick deeply cares about the people he serves. I am confident that he will bring a high level of integrity to this position and serve the citizens of Clark County well.” “I thank Governor Gregoire for her confidence in me to serve in this role,” Melnick said. “I appreciate this opportunity and am honored to serve the citizens of Clark County in this new capacity. I fully understand that my rulings have a real impact on people’s lives and will continue to keep that in mind as I make decisions.” Melnick, a district court judge since 2004, currently is the presiding judge for Clark County’s Substance Abuse Court. Prior to this position, Melnick spent more than 20 years working in the county’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, most recently as a senior deputy prosecutor. Melnick, a tireless volunteer, has made serving holiday meals to the area’s homeless an annual tradition. As a board member of the TODAY Foundation, which supports youth athletes, Melnick is active in youth sports, coaching soccer and basketball teams, and raising funds to support local teams. Judge Melnick also helps high school students prepare for mock trial competitions. Melnick earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Northwestern University in Chicago and a juris doctorate from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in Portland. Melnick’s appointment is effective February 1. Mr. Appliance ranked among franchise elite Entrepreneur magazine ranked Mr. Appliance Corp. No. 211 on its 2010 Franchise 500 list. The company was also ranked No. 239 on the AllBusiness.com AllStar list. This is the tenth consecutive year the company has made the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. Mr. Appliance moved up an impressive 18 spots from last year’s ranking at 229. The magazine bases its rankings on financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of the system. It is known as the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking list. This year marks the second annual AllBusiness AllStar list. The AllStar rankings are based on seven factors: growth rate, financial strength, system size, years in business, years in franchising, availability of franchising and Web visibility. Aspiring franchise owners can search through the list based on any of five factors that matter most to them, such as growth rate, financial strength, size, longevity and Web visibility. Mr. Appliance® of South Clark County is one of more than 150 Mr. Appliance franchises in the United States and Canada. “It’s an honor to be included on these lists,” said Doug Rogers, president of Mr. Appliance. “Our success depends on the hard work of our franchise owners. This achievement is a direct reflection of their dedication to customer service.” Lottery to assign permits to sell fireworks deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 29 The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office is taking applications for two retail firework permits to be decided by lottery in February. Fireworks cannot be sold in the county without a permit. Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway says at least two permits will be issued through the lottery and more could become available if they are not retained by current holders. Applications for the permit lottery can be obtained at the Fire Marshal’s Office, 505 N.W. 179th Street, Ridgefield, or on the Clark County Web site at http://www.clark.wa.gov/commdev/documents/firemarshal/lottery.pdf. Only one completed lottery application may be entered per person or organization. All lottery permit applications must be received at the Fire Marshal’s Office no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 29, 2010. Applications may be faxed to the office at 397-2076. Applications simply postmarked by Jan. 29 will not qualify. News Briefs Clark College will be hosting a College Goal Sunday in Southwest Washington welcome session at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the O’Connell Sports Center Gymnasium on Clark’s main campus. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Guests will be welcomed by Clark College president Robert K. Knight, Lenny Haynes of the College Success Foundation and Karen Driscoll, Clark College director of financial Aid. The welcome session will include a special appearance by Portland Trail Blazer Jeff Pendergraph. Following the welcome session, participants will be invited to take part in breakout sessions that will be held 2:40 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Additional information about College Goal Sunday is available at http://ww.collegegoalsundaywa.org/. For questions, call 888-758-2253 or email collegegoalsundaywa@nela.net. <> Columbia River Mental Health Services is selling tickets for 7 days admission to the LPGA Classic at Pumpkin Ridge, Oregon, Aug. 16-22, 2010. Cost is $25 for individuals, $200 for a group of ten. Purchase tickets online at www.safewayclassic.com, select Columbia River Mental Health Services as your charity of choice, or visit www.crmhs.org/events.html website starting January 27. Calendar Battle Ground City Council meets at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 19, in Council chambers, 7109 SW 1st Street, 2nd floor. For more information, call 342-5008. <> Port of Camas-Washougal is holding an executive session from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by a joint special meeting with Camas and Washougal City Councils at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 19, Camas Public Library, 625 NE Avenue, 2nd floor. <> Ask questions or chat with Mayor Tim Leavitt from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Cascade Park Library Community Room, 600 NE 136th Avenue. To submit questions ahead of time, send them to mayor@ci.vancouver.wa.us. <> The NE Hazel Dell Neighborhood Association meets at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 19, at Clark County Public Works Operations Center Conference/Training Center, 4700 NE 78th Street. Tuesday on the air 2010 State of Clark College Address (1-14)--5 p.m. CVTVCouncilmember Pat Jollota Community Reception (1-12)--5:29 p.m. CVTVVancouver Housing Authority: Housing Matters (1-3)--6 p.m. CVTVVancouver Land Use Hearings (live)--7 p.m. CVTVCascade Park Community Library Grand Opening Celebration (12-15)--10 p.m. CVTVVPD All Access: Neighborhood Police Officers--10:35 p.m. CVTVPort of Vancouver Board of Commissioners (1-12)--11 p.m. CVTVCommunity Calendar Links Tuesday, January 19, 2010 HeadlinesLinks to news of local & national significanceJuvenile court building renamed after Harris--Columbian, Laura McVicker Good deeds leave impression on MLK Day Participants--Columbian, Bob Albrecht Search team reaches hotel where Washougal man was staying--Columbian, Bob Albrecht Bits 'n' Pieces: Camas hospital administrator helps orphans--Columbian, by Columbian Staff Fearing hackers who leave no trace--New York Times, John Markoff and Ashlee Vance
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