Sherry Parker

Sherry Parker, Clark County Clerk, will make her formal announcement for re-election at the Clark County Democratic Convention on Saturday, April 10th.

Parker has almost 19 years experience in the Superior Court system in Clark County, serving as County Clerk since January 2007. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of South Florida and an associate’s degree in data processing from Clark Community College. She recently completed the Certified Public Officials program offered by the State of Washington.

The County Clerk is the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court. The role of the Clerk is to provide the public with equal access to a fair, accurate and independently established record of the Superior Court’s opinions, decisions and judgments. The Clerk’s office has an annual budget of approximately three million dollars and a staff of 45 employees working in four separate locations.

Parker states, “The last biennium has been difficult for all county employees, but the staff of the Clerk’s Office has met every challenge with innovative ideas and teamwork. I am proud of our accomplishments and would consider it an honor to serve as County Clerk for another four years.” Parker promises to continue providing the citizens of Clark County with fiscal responsibility, reliable record keeping and the latest technological innovations.

Parker believes, “to be a part of the community, you must serve the community.” She was appointed by Governor Gary Locke to the Board of Trustees of Clark Community College in 2004 and was recently appointed by Governor Gregoire for another five year term.

Sherry and her husband Philip A. Parker, a retired electrician and State Transportation Commissioner, have been married for more than 40 years. They raised their two sons Jeffrey and David in the Minnehaha area of Vancouver where they lived from 1978 until 2009 when they moved to Battle Ground.  They have three grandchildren.

Miller Nash celebrates 10 years

Clark College welcomes University of the Phillippines Concert Chorus Friday

The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus will perform at Clark College on Friday, April 9 from noon to 1 p.m.  The performance, which will be held in the Gaiser Student Center, is free and open to the public.  Parking maps and driving directions are available at www.clark.edu/maps.

The University of the Philippines (UP) Concert Chorus is the official state university choir. Established in 1962 by then UP President, Carlos P. Romulo, the UP Concert Chorus has “defined and achieved a proud career showcasing excellent Filipino artistry in music and dance to captivate local and international audiences.” Organizers note that, after 48 years, “the UPCC has grown from an excellent university chorus, to an entity of national stature, to a choir of international recognition.”

The event is sponsored by Clark College, the Filipino-American Association of Clark County, and Vicinity, Inc.

For additional information, please contact Vivian Tadeo at (360) 574-6275 or evcntadeo@msn.com.

News Briefs

The Board of Clark County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the City/County Telecommunications Commission. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the commissioners and Vancouver City Council on telecommunications and cable television. It will advise on franchise renewal with Comcast Cable in 2011-2012. The city of Vancouver also is currently recruiting to fill three vacancies. Applicants must be county residents and cable subscribers. Quarterly meetings are conducted on Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m. at Vancouver City Hall. To be considered, applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98666-5000. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, April 16. Applicants also can send information by fax to (360) 397-6058 or e-mail to Jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov. <> Admission to the Marshall Lecture on Thursday, May 20, is free, but tickets are required and seating is limited. Jonathan Jarvis, the director of the National Park Service, is the speaker. The lecture begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hudson's Bay High School, 1206 East Reserve Street in Vancouver. Tickets can be printed from the Fort Vancouver Reserve Trust's Web site at www.fortvan.org. <> Market Place News on West Evergreen Blvd. in downtown Vancouver no longer offers C-TRAN tickets & passes. For other outlets, visit, www.c-tran.com. <> Both Washington and Oregon have extended the deadline for studded snow tires to Saturday, April 17.
 
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Thursday on the air

Clark County Land Use Hearings (Live) —5:55 p.m. CVTV 23

Clark County Planning Commission (3-18) —   11 p.m. CVTV 23

 

       Community Calendar Links

• Southwest Washington Center for the Arts

• Greater Vancouver Chamber

• City of Vancouver Calendar

Thursday, April 8, 2010 Headlines

 

Links to news of local & national significance

Mielke calls for bridge advisory vote | - Erik Robinson, The Columbian

Osler dons judge’s robe, makes history |  - Laura McVicker, The Columbian

Open Houses Galore | - Cami Joner, The Columbian

As Rescue Is Delayed Again, Officials Press for Answers - The New York Times

Diplomat in flight disturbance released, won't face charges - CNN.com