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Candidate files for County Clerk to abolish position

Republican Scott Weber, 38, of Vancouver announced his candidacy today for Clark County Clerk.

"I am running to abolish the office. It has no policymaking function. The duties are limited to filing court papers," Weber said when he made the announcement Wednesday. "The office of County Clerk should not be elected."

"Clark County will need to adopt a home rule charter to eliminate the office," Weber said. "I believe the county commissioners should review their recent decision not to proceed with the freeholder process to adopt a home rule charter. As County Clerk, I will push for the adoption of a home rule charter. There may be other changes the voters will want to make too."

Weber is challenging incumbent Sherry Parker, who was elected County Clerk in November 2006. She announced her re-election bid on April 10.

Weber said his proposal has precedent. "Of the six counties that have adopted county charters, four have eliminated the elected Clerk position,” he said. "The person in charge of court filings in those counties is appointed by the superior court judges, the county commissioners, or the county executive. The job also could be consolidated under another elected official."

"Exactly how we abolish the position requires more investigation. But abolished it should be. These counties have looked at the clerk position and decided to make the job appointed. What compelling reason is there to elect the Superior Court’s head file clerk here?"

Weber has served as president of the Northwest Corvette Association and headed local annual food drives. He is a member of the City Bible Church and a graduate of Walla Walla Community College. He is married to Amy Weber and has four children.

Exhibit at DuckTales to benefit art in schools

Solitaire by Carol Boudreau

Roses are the focus of art works in pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic and photography now on display at DuckTales Kitchen, 612 N. Devine Road in Vancouver. A no-host event to meet the artists will be held on Thursday, June 10, between 6 and 8p.m. The exhibit will continue through July 24. Various artists have come together for this themed show. Along with the two-dimensional art is the hand-blown glasswork of Bob Meyer.

The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All exhibited artwork is for sale. In lieu of the artist's commission, a donation will be made to the Vancouver School District Foundation's Artful Gift Fund in support of art projects throughout the district.

Chris Finck joins NWABA board

Chris Finck

The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes announces that Chris Finck joined the organization’s board of directors.

"We are very excited that Chris has accepted our invitation to join our Board of Directors. He will continue to help us make a difference in the lives of more blind and visually impaired athletes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana," said Executive Director Billy Henry.

Chris is a partner at the investment firm Waddell and Reed. He is based out of the Vancouver, Washington, office.

The mission of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is to provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons to become engaged in physical activity and sports. The organization provides scholarships and hosts events to build confidence and physical fitness. For information, visit, http://www.nwaba.org.

Donate a Book, Share an Adventure

For the month of June, all First Independent bank branches are accepting donated books on behalf of the Fort Vancouver Library System’s Friends of the Library organization. Proceeds from an upcoming book sale will be used to support library programs. New or gently-used books for all ages are being accepted, the books should also be unmarked with no loose pages. Magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books or encyclopedia sets will not be accepted.

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Campaign Events

The Clark County Auditor’s Office is sponsoring a campaign workshop, "Winning Ways to Run for Office—A Candidate/Campaign Worker Workshop." The free workshop takes place tonight, Wednesday, June 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin, Vancouver, WA. An informal reception will follow the program.

Rep. Tim Probst (D-Vancouver) will kick off his reelection campaign on Monday, June 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Speaker of the House Frank Chopp will be the special guest. For more information, contact Zach Neuhaus at 360-989-7817 or zach@electtimprobst.com.

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News Briefs

CRC: An independent panel of transportation experts will continue discussions today, Wednesday, June 2, about planning and the environmental aspects of the I-5 Columbia River Crossing project. Today, June 2, the panel will meet from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland. The agenda includes a discussion of CRC project management. More information is available at http://www.crcreview.org .
YMCA: All About Nutrition will be having a fundraiser for The Clark County Family YMCA on Sunday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1304 NE 78th St in Hazel Dell. Free protein shakes will be served, 50 percent of any sales will be donated to the YMCA. For more information, contact Andrea Kelm at 360-910-8053.
Battle Ground Schools: The two Battle Ground district high schools have concerts planned on Thursday, June 3, and Friday, June 4. On Thursday, June 3 a “Night of Jazz” will be offered at 7 p.m. at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. “Night of Jazz.” 7 p.m. Admission: $2 per person or $5 per family. For more information, contact Darcy Schmitt, 360-885-6500. On Friday, June 4, Prairie High School, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave, will offer a choral concert at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Admission is $5 adults, $3, senior citizens. For more information, contact Monika Tabor, 360-885-5000.

Calendar

June 2: Clark College's annual Alumni-Student Dinner, presented by the Associated Students of Clark College and the Clark College Alumni Association, with support from Riverview Community Bank, is at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 2. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark’s main campus. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Driving directions and parking maps are available at www.clark.edu/maps. Registration information is available at www.clarkcollegefoundation.org. Individual tickets cost $25 each. The event supports scholarships and student success at Clark College.
June 3: The First Citizen 2010 award ceremony honoring Royce Pollard is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. For more information, visit www.cfssw.org.
June 4: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will benefit from a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at the Fisher Grange Community Center, 814 NE 162nd Avenue in east Vancouver. For more information, call Joan Winton at 360-448-7830.
June 5: An all-you-can-eat breakfast, scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 5, at Fire Station 31 in Hockinson, will benefit the family of 9-year-old Luke Jensen. Jensen, the grandson of Chaplain Mike White, died of cancer on May 6. Individual tickets are $5 or $15 for a family.
June 8: The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Riverview Community Bank, has named Brian Eggleston the Washougal 2010 Teacher of the Year and Sherry Busby the Camas 2010 Teacher of the Year. On Tuesday, June 8, the two will be honored along with the Business of the Year, Nies Insurance, and the Citizen of the Year, Dr. Ed McAninch, at the Annual Award Banquet at Camas Meadows Golf Club. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 pm. The cost is $35 to attend. Tickets are available at the CW Chamber office, 360- 834-2472. For more information, visit www.cwchamber.com.
June 14: The Fort Vancouver Library District board of trustees will meet beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 14, at the Goldendale Community Library, 131 West Burgen, Goldendale. The board will hold an executive session at 4 p.m. and then have a regular meeting at 6 p.m.