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Brandon Vick files for 18th District run

Brandon Vick

On Thursday, Brandon Vick, candidate for state representative, 18th District, position 1, filed with the Office of the Secretary of State to appear on the ballot for the August 17 primary election. "After entering this race in December of 2009, and meeting thousands of new friends and neighbors, it feels fantastic to officially be in this race," he said Thursday. Vick filed his paperwork online around 10:30 a.m.

"Since starting this campaign, I have been able to learn a great deal about the people who live in this district," he said in a statement he distributed. "The people of the 18th district are yearning for a candidate who stands for liberty, personal responsibility, and common sense. They understand that our State has been headed in the wrong direction for far too long. The people of this district are asking for less government, reduced spending, and to have their freedoms protected and restored. I am absolutely thrilled to be the candidate in this race who has the strength, vision, and energy necessary to fight for these values and properly represent the people of SW Washington."

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Castillo files to replace Baird

David Castillo

David Castillo, who began his campaign over a year ago, before incumbent Brian Baird announced his retirement last December, officially filed his candidacy papers with the Secretary of State's office in Olympia today.

"It's time we get beyond the status quo of career politicians driven by blind ambition,” Castillo said in a media release distributed Thursday. “America deserves servant leaders whose sole concern is keeping America the America we all know and love. I look forward to bringing my qualifications and private and public sector experience to the debate," said the first-time candidate.

Castillo, a Lewis County native, currently resides in Olympia with his wife, Callie, and their son.

Columbia Credit Union Board Elects Officers

Judy Chipman

On Thursday, Columbia Credit Union announced its Board Officers for 2010: Judith L. Chipman, Chair; Philip R. Andrews, Vice Chair; John A. Dingethal, Treasurer; and Lisa Schauer, Secretary.

Philip R. Andrews

"We commend these individuals for their ongoing dedication to Columbia," said Steve Kenny, president and CEO of Columbia Credit Union. "Their knowledge and passion for the credit union industry will benefit members and help direct Columbia toward future success."

John A. Dingethal

Established in 1952, Columbia Credit Union has $757.9 million in assets and 12 Clark County locations. Columbia serves more than 64,000 members with a 2009 satisfaction rating of 95.9 percent, an industry benchmark.

Lisa Schauer

For more information and complete biographies of the board members, visit www.columbiacu.org.

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Candidate Filings

The filing period for elected office in Clark County opened Monday morning. The following candidates filed between noon Thursday, June 10 and noon today, Friday, June 11:

United States Senator: Bob Burr, Paul Akers and Clint Didier.

United States Representative, 3rd Congressional District: David B. Castillo and Denny Heck.

State Representative, District 18, position 1: Brandon Vick, Anthony Bittner and Ann Rivers.

Court of Appeals, Division 2, district 3: Jill M. Johanson

State Supreme Court Justice, position 1:

State Supreme Court Justice, position 6:

County Assessor: Janet Seekins.

County Sheriff: Janet Seekins.

Clark County Public Utilities District, number 2: John Elkin, Jeff Bier and Robert Nichols.

Precinct committee officers: Linda Armstrong, Sharon K. Rowe, Steven J. Nelson, Bill Cismar, Andrew Landers, William H. Evans, II, Mark Engleman, Stuart Knight, Robert W. (Rob) Figley, Vicki Work, Kathleen A., Lawrence, John A. Buchanan, Mary Benton, John F. Howes, Pat Weidenaar, Pauline E. Berdahl, Robert Seth, Wayne E. Clemetson, Roy Rhine, Jack Morgan, Charles D. Rogers, Margie M. Ferris, Paul Vernon, Jon Bennett, Michael Turnauer, Patty Barrett, Gary Haskett, Nelson Paynter, Sherrie Baxter, John M. Lovejoy, John W. Burke, Tom Miller, David Madore, Charles P. Miller, Lila Walsh and Debbie Schreiber.

Filing closes on Friday, June 11, at 5 p.m. A complete list of candidates will be included in Monday's edition of The Daily Insider. For more information, visit www.clark.wa.gov/elections.

Campaign Events

Tony Golik: A fundraiser for Tony Golik’s campaign for Clark County prosecutor is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 24 at Dolce Gelato, 535 West 8th St. in downtown Vancouver.

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

Nolan Fundraiser: A fundraiser for Clark County Sheriff’s Commander Mike Nolan is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at the Sleep Country Amphitheater VIP tent, 17200 N.E. Delfel Rd. in Ridgefield. Nolan has a fast-growing form of brain cancer. Money collected will be used to pay for his care and support his family. Food and beverages will be served. Donations can also be made to the Friends for Mike Nolan Fund at Riverview Bank. For more information, contact Kim Beltran at 360-904-6141.
Volunteers needed: With less than one month before Independence Day at Fort Vancouver, the nonprofit organization which produces the event, the Fort Vancouver National Trust, is looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles, from ticket collectors, information booth and parking lot attendants, servers for the adult beverage area and more. For more information about volunteering on July 4th, visit the Trust’s website at www.FortVan.org or call the Trust at 360-992-1800.
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 14: The co-chairs of the Columbia River Crossing Project Sponsors Council invite public testimony on Hayden Island access options at a meeting planned tonight from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Jantzen Beach SuperCenter, Community Room (across from the food court), 1405 Jantzen Beach Center, Portland. CRC is a long-term, comprehensive project to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge, extend light rail to Vancouver, improve closely-spaced interchanges, and enhance the pedestrian and bicycle path between the two cities.
June 14: The Fort Vancouver Library District board of trustees will meet beginning at 4 p.m. today 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.
June 26: The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the NW Personal Training Summer Solstice 3- or 6-mile run/walk at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 26, in downtown Vancouver. For more information, visit www.nwpersonaltraining.com.