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Battle Ground Police earns WASPC accreditation

On Monday evening, June 7, The Battle Ground city council honored the city’s police department for recently earning accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).

The department officially received the accreditation on May 19 after a year-long process. WASPC accreditation is granted to law enforcement agencies that demonstrate 140 professional standards for efficient and effective operations. Only about 14 percent of law enforcement agencies in Washington State have earned accreditation.

To maintain WASPC accreditation status, the department must renew its accreditation and be recertified by WASPC every four years.

"The efforts of the Battle Ground Police Department and the accreditation process has improved administrative and operational efficiencies, decreases the City's susceptibility to litigation, and has established a constant point of reference from which the Police Department operates," said City Manager John Williams. "Their work is to be commended."

For more information about the Battle Ground Police Department, visit the City's website at www.cityofbg.org.

Port of Woodland director named to two Cowlitz boards

Nelson Holmberg

A little more than a month into his new position as executive director of the Port of Woodland, Nelson Holmberg has been named to both the Board of Directors for the Cowlitz Economic Development Council (CEDC), and the Cowlitz -Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG).

"We’re very happy with Nelson’s level of involvement," said Port of Woodland Commission President Paul Cline. "Nelson is a strong leader with a knack for solid and consistent communication, and he’ll play an important role on these boards. He’ll represent an important voice of leadership for Woodland, the county and the port."

The Port of Woodland is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010. The port specializes in industrial development, owning three light industrial parks in Woodland’s light industrial area, with tenants that specialize in everything from fishing lures and marine resources to custom steel fabricating and construction. The Port of Woodland owns industrial properties that have easy, direct access to Interstate 5.

For more information, visit www.portofwoodland.com.

Vinson joins Southwest Washington Health System’s board

Dr. Jonathan Vinson

Dr. Jonathan Vinson has been selected to represent Southwest Medical Group (SMG) on the parent Board of Directors for Southwest Washington Health System. SMG has nearly 100 primary care and medical specialists. Its origins date back to 1972 with the formation of Family Physicians Group.

Vinson practices family medicine with an emphasis on reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed residency at Oregon Health & Sciences University.

Southwest’s Board of Directors includes community representations across a variety of local businesses, including medical care.

Southwest Washington Health System (SWHS) is a regional network of facilities, medical practices, and health plan entities. Members and affiliates of SWHS are governed by individual Boards of Directors.

Fort in running for $10,000 grant for Fourth of July

Monday, June 14, is the deadline for entries in the “Bring Back the 4th” online quiz competition to win a $10,000 grant for Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America.

Participants take a short online history quiz and help win a $10,000 grant for Independence Day at Fort Vancouver. Liberty Mutual is hosting a contest allowing towns across America to compete for $10,000 Bring Back the 4th grants. Ten total grants will be divided between small, medium and large towns.

Each completed quiz counts as one credit toward a visitor's town. Credits are earned by quiz completion alone, not by quiz score. The quiz consists of eight multiple-choice questions that can be answered in a few minutes. A direct link is at www.FortVan.org.

The Fort Vancouver National Trust, the nonprofit organization that produces and funds the July 4th fireworks celebration at Fort Vancouver, cancelled the 2009 event—a 46-year-year tradition—when the funding fell short. The Trust has retooled the event and found a sponsor, Bank of America, in order to bring a new July 4th event to Vancouver. The Trust also has formed community partnerships and applied for a grant for the event’s new Heritage stage.

To participate, visit www.bringbackthe4th.com. Take the online quiz “Responsible Moments in U.S. History” and then enter contact information including town and zip code so that Liberty Mutual knows which region to credit.

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Candidate Filings

The filing period for elected office in Clark County opened Monday morning. The following candidates filed between 11:30 a.m. Monday and noon today, Tuesday, June 8:

United States Senator: James (Skip) Mercer, Goodspaceguy.

United States Representative, 3rd Congressional District: Cheryl Crist.

State Representative, District 15, position 1: Bruce Chandler.

State Representative, District 17, position 1: Brian Peck.

State Representative, District 49, position 2: Craig Riley, Jim Moeller.

State Supreme Court, Justice position 6: Charlie Wiggins

District Court Judge, dept. 5: Darvin Zimmerman

County Assessor: Daniel Weaver.

County Clerk: Sherry Parker.

City of Vancouver Council, position 4: Bart Hansen.

Precinct committee officers:

John E. Jenkins, Jonathan Henri Sauerwein, Eric Whitchurch, Steve Herman, Laura M. Meyer, Larry Patella, Sharon K. Rowe, Bill Cismar, Nicholas Ande, Mark Maggiora, Judith Marie Tiffany, Andrew Landers, Mark Engleman, Stuart Knight, Sharon Anne Bumala, Ann T. Donnelly, Wally Hornberger, Charles (Bud) Gallup, Melvin C. Kern, Cara Richter, Wilma Jackson, Mary Renaud, Joan Rasmussen, David J. Bushard, Derek W. Gardner, Judy Anderson, Ryan Hart, Bill E. Hughes, James A. Roeper, Joyce M. Kimsey, Laurel Whitehurst, Barbara Holbrook, Thomas R. Higdon, Jack R. Crawford, Joseph R. Norvell, Sr., Lewis Waters, Brian R. Heurlin, Darell R. Coulson, Brian R. Gellatly, Tom Roosendaal, Greg Seifert, Elena M. Crocker, Jon M. (Mike) Gaston, Steve Sechrist, James Kleiser, Garry E. Lucas, Patrick Flynn, Marla J. Bench, Nathan Evans, Mary J. Graham, Ed Conzatti, Doris Holmes, Leland S. Davis, Ed Dawson, Fernando Proano, Greg Kimsey, Robert (Bob) Watkins, Robert E. Richter, Vernon V. Veysey, Sharon Erck, David D. Kelly, David Standal, Tanna Chattin, Christopher Forzano, Baine Wilson, Craig Rowland, Jack L. Holtz, Willie T. Bourlet, Ron Fitch, Lesli A. Collum, Tom M. Mielke, Michael Dorthalina, Mary Benton, John F. Howes, Stephanie McClintock, Itita Minniear, Lloyd G. Handlos, Pat Neal, Dominic A. Webber, Patrick J. Marmion MD, Gloria Questad, Teresa M. Gindhart, David W. Burge, Christine J. Chaney, Ed Hall, Jacqueline G. Harris, Cindy Johnson, Nathan R. Noorlun, Marla Annette Shirts, Ric Bishop, Amanda Nelson, Roy H. Billings, Kelly Hinton, Sandra Riley, Stuart Rancourt, Gary Akizuki, Jacob R. Harwood, Robert (Bob) Travis, Karen Ferguson, Eric Jay Poteete, Eric M. McGrady, Laine Johnson, Margie M. Ferris, Paul Vernon, Jon Bennett, Jeffrey A. Bier, Clare Swift, John A. Fosse, Richard Egan, Stuart Lockhart, John E. Bala, Ann M. Laurier, Gary Haskett, Gregory Noelck, Karen Wagner, Erik Kaarto, Cathryn Treadwell-Nelson, Deborah I. Gottlieb, Frank L. Corbin, Tom Sharples, Paul Harris, Dena Horton, Daniel F. Barnes, Allyn R. Staley, Joseph J. Pinzone, Josephine F. Wentzel, Patty L. Marsden, Jack Hardy, Judith Walseth, R. David Child, Wendell Mills, Richard McHugh, Micheline Doan, Allen Rogers, David R. King, Nelson Alandt, Lynn Costello, Steven L. Nicholson, Edward A. Foehl, Sheree J. Tanner, Ken Evans, Richard D. Helland, Brent D. Boger and J.F. (Jan) Mulwitz.

Filing closes on Friday, June 11, at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.clark.wa.gov/elections.

Campaign Events

A fundraiser for Ann Rivers, hosted by John Idsinga and Adrian Cortez, is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at 12 N.W. 19th Street in Battle Ground. Rivers, a Republican, is running to replace Rep. Jaime Herrera (R-Camas) representing the 18th District, position 1.

Leadership Clark County will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, at Clark College's Gaiser Hall, featuring candidates running for the open seat in the U.S. 3rd Congressional District. The event is free and open to the public.

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News Briefs

Share Vote: Share is a finalist for the "No Kid Hungry Innovation Award" sponsored by Share Our Strength, a national organization that raises funds to fight childhood hunger. Winners are determined by online voting at www.strength.org. Individuals can vote once each day between now and June 10.
Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance: The Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at Glenwood Senior Living Center, 5500 NE 82nd Ave. During the meeting, attendees will discuss doggy day care in residential zones, dog control in the parks, and Assistant Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli will share enforcement strategies for Fourth of July fireworks. For more information, contact Anne McEnerny-Ogle at 360-695-5124
CRESA Book Club: The Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) will be hosting a lunchtime book club to discuss the Amanda Ripley book The Unthinkable beginning on Monday, July 12. The book provides examples of how people have responded to disasters. The club will be facilitated by Cheryl Bledsoe and Beth Vaughn, who are both emergency managers for CRESA and Clark County. The club will run for eight Mondays over the lunch hour from noon to 1 p.m. from July 12 through Aug. 30. It will be held on the sixth floor of the Public Services Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, Wash. Registration is available at http://www.cresa911.org/emergency/training-register.php or via phone at 360-992-6270. The group will be limited to 25. Participants will be expected to bring their own copy of the book. People may also participate in the book club discussion virtually, off-site, through Twitter by following www.twitter.com/CRESA_Presents.

Calendar

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. The two will be honored today 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 p.m. 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 10: Portland International Airport Citizen Noise Advisory Committee will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd in Vancouver.
June 11: Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt will present Project Runway winner SethAaron Henderson with a "Key to the City" at noon Friday, June 11, at Esther Short Park.
June 12: On Saturday, June 12, at Hazel Dell Lanes, 6300 Northeast Highway 99 in Vancouver, Dream Big Community Center and Young Professionals of Vancouver will co-host a bowling fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is $20 per bowler, $25 at the door. Special prices on food and beverages. To register, log on to http://youngprofessionalsofvancouver.blogspot.com/. Dream Big Community Center was founded in 2004. DBCC is a young nonprofit organization focused on the development of young people, especially in their teen years. For more information, www.dreambigcc.org.
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.