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Waterford Car Show draws nearly 2,000

 

The third annual Waterford at Fairway Village Car Show attracted more than 160 classic cars and 1,800 attendees.

Every year, Waterford invites the community to celebrate the beginning of summer with a complimentary Car Show and Barbecue. 

"We had many people bring their cars to the show that had never been to the Waterford before," says Kellie Wagnild, Waterford’s Life Enrichment/Wellness director. "The ones who participated by bringing their cars stated that this is one of the best car shows they have ever been to. They thought that it was great that Waterford was doing this for the community, and they are planning on coming back next year."

A full-service retirement community, Waterford is home to more than 240 people. It offers a wide range of retirement homes, lifestyles and services. The Waterford Health & Fitness Club is open to people over 40 years old and features a variety of fitness options. More information is available at WaterfordVancouver.com

Classic car enthusiasts have another opportunity to see their favorite vehicles on Saturday, July 17, when "Cruisin' the Gut 2010" arrives in downtown Vancouver. Drivers will start cruising Main Street at 4 p.m.

Vancouver Pizza, one of the event sponsors, will have T-shirts available for $10. They are also offering a free full order of breadsticks in exchange for three cans of nonperishable food for Share and the purchase of a medium or large pizza or calzone.



 

Clark County offers mosquito advice

Recent record rainfall and high water have greatly expanded mosquito habitat across Clark County, resulting in a 150 percent increase in service calls to the Clark County Mosquito Control District compared with the same time last year. 

Residents in some areas are understandably concerned, said Steve Kessler, the district’s operations manager. The good news is that the vast majority of mosquitoes currently out and about are the ‘floodwater’ species, which doesn’t transmit West Nile Virus.

The Mosquito Control District does not spray for adult mosquitoes at individual residences or neighborhoods. Eliminating mosquito habitat is the best way to control their numbers. Residents can do their part by eliminating breeding sources on their properties. To prevent mosquitoes from breeding:

  • Empty water from items such as old tires, containers, pots and plastic ground covers.

  • Change water in bird baths, ponds, pet dishes and animal troughs twice a week.
  • Repair leaking faucets and sprinklers.
  • Clean clogged gutters.
  • Cover trash containers.
  • Properly maintain pools and spas, and ensure covers do not hold pockets of water.
  • Fill in grassy areas that have standing water.

Near rivers, where it is not practical to eliminate mosquito habitat, mosquito control crews use biological larvicide to treat mosquito larvae before they hatch. Each year, crews also treat tens of thousands of storm drains and catch basins to reduce mosquito populations at the source. Treating adult mosquitoes is less effective and yields temporary results; crews fog public areas only as a last resort.

To prevent mosquito bites, residents are reminded to apply mosquito repellent and wear protective clothing when outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk, and install or repair screens on windows and doors. With continued dry weather, the mosquito problem likely will ease, says Kessler.

For more information on the county’s mosquito abatement program, see www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/about/mosquito.html.

 WSUV Professor publishes book on Mexican women

Luz María Gordillo

Luz María Gordillo, Ph.D., assistant professor of women's studies at Washington State University Vancouver, has published a book on immigration and transnational communities through the University of Texas Press. Mexican Women and the Other Side of Immigration: Engendering Transnational Ties weaves personal narratives with history and an analysis of gender roles of Mexicans in the Midwest.

The book traces the development of a unique community created as Mexican immigrants moved from the small western town of San Ignacio Cerro Gordo, Jalisco to Detroit, Michigan. Gordillo focuses on the concept of transnational and working-class experiences as Mexican immigrants recreated and adjusted to their changing environments in Detroit.

"My book is designed as a tool for understanding historical processes of U.S. and Mexican immigration," says Gordillo. "It emphasizes important links between our historical past and our current attitudes toward Mexican immigration to the United States. I hope and expect our society to come up with a humane solution to the present-day immigration challenges we're encountering, rather than implementing Draconian policies, such as the ones recently passed in Arizona."

Originally from Mexico City, Gordillo worked as a full-time professional photographer for several years in New York City while attending graduate school. Her doctoral work at Michigan State University focused on immigration and transnational gender studies. Gordillo lived in Detroit and San Ignacio for several months in order to conduct interviews, get archival data and take the documentary photographs that appear in the book and illustrate its cover. Gordillo is currently working on her second book.

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Campaign Events

Candidate Night: The League of Women Voters of Clark County is hosting a candidate night for U.S. Senate candidates, 17th Legislative District, Position 2 candidates, County Assessor candidates, city of Vancouver, Position 4 candidates, Clark Public Utilities District candidates and Supreme Court Position 6 candidates at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Clark Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver. For more information, contact Jane Van Dyke, 503-459-1011.

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.

Fundraiser for Democratic candidates: Paul and Jane Jacobsen are hosting a fundraiser for four democratic candidates from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20. The event will benefit the campaigns of Jim Jacks, Jim Moeller, Tim Probst and Monica Stonier. Co-sponsors of the event, who will be in attendance, are: Speaker Frank Chopp, Steve Horenstein, Washington State Treasurer Jim McIntire, Val Ogden, Royce Pollard, and Sen. Craig Pridemore. To attend, call 360-903-5115.

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News Briefs

  • Fort Vancouver Activities:  On Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, Fort Vancouver National Site will be hosting the annual Soldiers' Bivouac special event. The event, an encampment of living history reenactors portraying different soldiers and units from the site's 160 years of Army history, helps interpret the camp and community lives of the soldiers stationed at Vancouver Barracks and the Army's broader role in the region.  Also on Saturday, July 17, Fort Vancouver National Site will be hosting the annual 1860s Vintage Base Ball Match on the Parade Ground at 6 p.m. For a full schedule, visit www.nps.gov/fova or call the Visitor Center at 360-816-6230.

  • Evergreen Public Schools Registration: Families with students new to Evergreen Public Schools or who have moved to a new school area can now take advantage of centralized school registration hours starting this week. The registration will take place at Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center located at 13501 NE 28th St., Vancouver, in the Home Choice/IQ Internet Academy Building. Registration forms can found online at http://www.evergreenps.org/AboutEPS/Pages/CentralizedStudentRegistration.aspx or picked up at the registration desk. More information is available at www.evergreenps.org or by calling 360-604-4163.

  • Burn Ban: In cooperation with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Clark County will enact restrictions on all outdoor burning effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 15. All land clearing and residential burning will be restricted until further notice.

  • 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.

  • Book Sale: The Friends of Three Creeks Community Library will hold a used book sale Saturday, July 17, in the community room of the library.  Over 10,000 books will be available for purchase, including an extensive variety of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books.  Doors open at 8 a.m. for Friends members; 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the public.  Hardcover books sell for $1 paperbacks for fifty cents.  Proceeds of the sale help support special library purchases and children’s and adult programming.  For further information, please contact Karen or Dennis Johnson at 360-576-8781.

Calendar

  • July 16: The Columbia River Crossing Project Sponsors Council will review and discuss a comprehensive package of draft recommendations resulting from a four-month collaborative process to address questions raised by Council members on Friday, July 16. The work session will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Southwest Region office of the Washington State Department of Transportation, 11018 NE 51st Circle, in Vancouver. It is open to the public. Meeting materials are available at http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/ProjectPartners/PSCMeetingMaterials.aspx.

  • July 17: The first-ever tour of chicken coops in Vancouver’s Uptown neighborhoods is slated for Saturday, July 17. Tours begin at noon and continue until 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.coopdujourtour.com

  • 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, contact 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 22: Affordable Community Environments, known as ACE, plans a fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, at the Covington Commons Apartment community in Vancouver, 9600 N.E. 73rd St. There will be live music from local band Porter Jones and a barbecue. There will also be a barbecue cook-off competition. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.acecommunities.org

  • July 23: Vancouver photographer Kate Singh is offering Social Media Business Photo Day on Friday, July 23, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SoHo Marketing Guru offices, 951 Officers Row in Vancouver. Participants will receive an image suitable for use on business websites and Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites for $35. The photos will also be appropriate for job hunters needing a professional image. Larger, printable images are optional and available. Appointments are required. More information is available at www.aevumimages.com or 360-735-1595.

  • 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.

  • June 28: An artist's reception showcasing the new summer exhibits at Washington State University Vancouver is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28. The new displays will be up through late August.

Wednesday on the air

Election 2010: Third Congressional District Candidate Forum (7-8)—7:30 p.m. CVTV 23

Clark College 74th Commencement Ceremony (6-17)—9:30 p.m. CVTV 23

 

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Didier stumps in east Vancouver- Howard Buck, The Columbian

Local utilities agency earns top marks in study - Bob Albrecht, The Columbian

Kyron Horman's mother says boy's disappearance was 'very planned' - OregonLive.com

U.S. Delays Test of Device That Could Seal Gulf Well- NYTimes.com

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Accounting
Caley & Associates, James Caley CPA, 695-0065
Peterson & Associates, P.S., Certified Public Accountants, 574-0644
Tax Advisors, PLLC, CPAs Property Tax/Cost Segregation 750-6884
Attorneys
Duggan Schlotfeldt & Welch PLLC, 699-1201
Miller Nash LLP. Steve Horenstein, 699-4771
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Lisa Lowe, 694-7551
Banks
Bank of America, 696-5651
First Independent Bank, 699-4200
Riverview Community Bank, 834-6561
West Coast Bank, 695-3439
Beverages
Boyd Coffee Company, Coffee, tea and food service solutions since 1900. (503) 666-4545
Civil Engineers/Landscape Architects/Land Use Planners

HDJ Design Group, PLLC, Gregory P. Jellison P.E. 695-3488

Charitable Gift Planning

Daniel Lee PHD, CFRE, CFP, ChFC, CAP, Clark College Foundation, (360) 992-2542
Sarah Nevue, The Community Foundation, (360) 694-2550
Jean Rahn, SWMC Foundation, (360) 514-3670
Tom Bashwiner, FAHP, Director of Gift Planning, Fort Vancouver National Trust (360) 992-1815
Clutter Clearance and Downsizing
Simple & Clear, Jeff Williams, 254-5365
Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Earl C. (Duke) Simpson, DDS, PS, 993-0300
Construction Management and Development
Andersen Construction Co., Inc. Bob Durgan, (503) 720-5234
RSV Construction, Ron Frederiksen, 693-8830
Credit Unions
iQ Credit Union, 992-4242
Development/Investments
Killian Pacific LLC, 567-0625
Prestige Development, Elie Kassab, 993-0010
Engineering, Planning and & Surveying
Mackay & Sposito, Jon M. Yamashita, 695-3411
Human Resources Consultation
O'Neill & Associates, Paula Johnson, 606-2961
Home and Small Business Computer Repair
Ryan Smith, 773-5789
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Keenan Insurance Services, Brandon M. Keenan, 213-1500
Investment and Retirement Planning

Martel Wealth Advisors, Mark Martel CFP (360) 694-9940
Land Use, Natural Resources, Public Involvement, Engineering
BergerABAM, Helen Devery, 823.6100
Malt
Great Western Malting, Jay Hamecheck, director North American Business Development 
Ports

Port of Kalama, 360-673-2325

Port of Ridgefield, 360-887-3873

Public Involvement and Natural Resources
Normandeau Associates, Karen Ciocia and Kent Snyder, 694-2300
Public Relations

Hunt Communications Tom Hunt, 693-8180
KMac & Associates LLC, Kathy McDonald, 607-8959
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Commercial Wally Hornberger, 699-4494
NAI Norris Beggs & Simpson, H. Roger Qualman, 360-852-9615
Retirement and Inheritance Planning
Andy Nygard, CFP, (360) 695-6431
Signs
Security Signs, Designed to inform and sell! Carol Keljo, 433-2321
Vancouver Sign Group, lighting up Business since 1923! 693-4773
Speaking and Training
Kathy Condon, Career Communications, 695-4313
Window Washing
Quality Window Washing, Dave Beecher, 256-7370

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