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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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Concert series kicks off tomorrow in Esther Short Park

The Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concerts start Wednesday, July 7, and run for six consecutive weeks. These free concerts begin at Noon and end at 1 p.m. These concerts are presented by Vancouver attorney Terry Lee and are supported with contributions from The Columbian and Corwin Beverage Company.

The 2010 Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concert Schedule:
July 7 - Vancouver Pops Orchestra
July 14 - Rock Concert Violinist Aaron Meyer
July 21 - Justin Klump
July 28 - Misty Mamas
August 4 - Key of Dreams
August 11 - Rising Violet

Food vendors will offer meals, snacks, and beverages. Blankets and sand chairs are recommended. Barbeques, smoking and alcohol are prohibited, unless in designated areas (no alcohol may be brought into the park). Dogs on a leash are welcome.

The Riverview Six to Sunset concerts start Thursday, July 8 and run for six consecutive weeks. These free concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. The Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts are presented by Riverview Community Bank with support from Waste Connections and Vancouver Toyota and contributions from Dr. Bonny Lund, DDS, the Port of Portland, Maximo Products, LLC, The Columbian and Corwin Beverage Company.

Riverview Six to Sunset 2010 Concert Schedule:
July 8 - 5 Guys Named Moe
July 15 - Patrick Lamb Band
July 22 - The Antics
July 29 - Quarterflash (aka Seafood Mama)
August 5 - Zuzo Blue
August 12 - Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts

Concerts are held at Esther Short Park between 8th Street and Esther Streets in downtown Vancouver. Staffed bicycle parking will be provided at each concert by Bike Me! Vancouver. Parking is available at the Park 'n Go Vancouvercenter Garage, conveniently located next to Esther Short Park. The entrance to the garage is on Sixth Street between Washington and Columbia Streets.

Everyone is welcome. If special accommodations are needed, please call 360-487-7060. For more information, log on to www.cityofvancouver.us/events, or call city of Vancouver Special Events at 360-487-8631.

Rotary Club of Vancouver announces leadership

Kate Benson

Kate Benson, senior district executive for the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America, was installed as the 2010-2011 president of the Rotary Club of Vancouver at the club’s 89th annual banquet on June 30. Other officers are Timothy Buckley, president-elect; Eric Olmsted, president nominee; Victor DeAntonis, secretary; Lester Mischke, treasurer; Tim Pfeifer; sergeant-at-arms and Keith Upkes, immediate past president. Club directors are Tiffany Couch, Katie Foehl, Jeff Hamm, Wendy Kelly and Eric Schubert.

Juliet Laycoe Hagley will be the president of the Vancouver Rotary Foundation. Other foundation board officers are Karey Schoenfeld, secretary; Patsy Eby, treasurer and members Benson, Barbara Brace, Buckley, Greg Jellison, Keith Koplan, Jennifer Larson, Henri Moreau, Andy Nygard, Katlin Smith, Dean Sutherland, Upkes and Steve Webb.

Three Rotarians were honored at the annual banquet. Schoenfeld received the Distinguished Rotarian Award. Steve Pash was chosen Rookie Rotarian of the Year. Bill Byrd III was chosen Rotarian of the Year.

Information about the Rotary Club of Vancouver is available at www.VancouverRotaryClub.org.

Bomar named ED of SWCA

Mike Bomar

The Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) recently named Mike Bomar as its new executive director. Bomar, previously public affairs director for the Building Industry Association of Clark County, will be charged with growing the organization through enhanced member services and community partnerships. Since 1947, SWCA has operated a nonprofit plan center and provided building industry businesses with networking and professional development. Bomar is a long time Clark County resident and has received the Vancouver Business Journal’s “Accomplished & Under 40” award. He was also elected class speaker for Leadership Clark County in 2009.

Bomar played baseball at the University of Washington, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political communication. After playing a year of Minor League Baseball with the San Diego Padres Organization, he returned home to earn his masters in public affairs at Washington State University Vancouver.

Since 2004, he has represented the building industry in a variety of roles including government affairs, political advocacy and public relations. Mike, his wife Audri, and their daughter Ella, live in Hazel Dell.

"I am excited about the opportunity to lead a group that is well-positioned to make a difference. SWCA has a long history, a great foundation of committed members, and a lot of potential for organizational growth," Bomar says.

“Mike brings the energy and industry knowledge we were looking for in an executive director,” SWCA President Amy Davis of West Coast Bank says. "I look forward to working with him and watching the organization grow and expand through his leadership."

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Campaign Events

Campaign kickoff: David Horowitz will launch a campaign for the position of Clark County Assessor with a fundraiser at Java House, 210 W. Evergreen Boulevard, on Thursday, July 8. His campaign will provide a wine tasting, coffee or cappuccino and light appetizers.

3rd District candidate forum: Leadership Clark County will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. 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.

Prosecuting attorney candidate forum: The Forum at the Library and League of Women Voters are offering a forum featuring the candidates for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15 in the community room at Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. For more information, call 360-695-1566.

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News Briefs

Hazel Dell redevelopment: Clark County's commissioners will consider development incentives and design standards for the Highway 99 area at a public hearing Tuesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. in the in the sixth-floor hearing room of the county Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The county might decide to reduce development fees, speed up permit review and offer credits for bicycle, pedestrian and public transit amenities.
192nd Avenue signals: A new fiber optics communication system will better coordinate traffic signals along Southeast 192nd Avenue. Drivers along the road should experience smoother traffic, but motorists approaching from side streets may notice slightly longer signal delays.
Voter deadline: Monday, July 19, is the last day to register by mail or online for the primary and special election on Aug. 17. This applies to anyone who has changed addresses since his or her last vote. Visit the county elections office at http://clarkvotes.org for more information.
CRESA Book Club: The Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) will be hosting a lunchtime book club downtown to discuss the Amanda Ripley book The Unthinkable beginning Monday, July 12. Registration is available at http://www.cresa911.org/emergency/training-register.php or via phone at 360-992-6270. People may also participate in the book club discussion virtually, off-site, through Twitter by following www.twitter.com/CRESA_Presents.

Calendar

July 7: Young Professionals of Vancouver will hold its monthly networking event on Wednesday, July 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tigers Garden in downtown Vancouver, 312 W. 8th St. Admission is free. For more information, contact Phoebe Krueger at 360-567-2721 or phoebe.krueger@eocfwa.org.
July 8: The City of Battle Ground is planning to improve Southeast Grace Avenue between Rasmussen and Eaton Boulevards, with construction starting in late 2011 or early 2012. The city will host an open house on the design plans from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 8 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St.
July 19 and Sept. 16: The Port of Vancouver is offering two more "V.I.P. family tours" this summer of its site on 3103 NW Lower River Road. The events are 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. To reserve a spot, call Andrew Ness at 360-992-1137 or amness@portvanusa.com.
July 20: The next Face to Face with Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt and the Vancouver City Council will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver.
July 23: The Columbia River Economic Development Council's 20th Annual Golf Classic is coming up Friday, July 23. Hole sponsorships and player slots are on sale. For details, visit www.credc.org.