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Wells wins first Valeria Award

Brian Wells

In 2009, Affordable Community Environments created the Valeria Award to honor founding Board member Val Ogden upon her retirement from the board of directors. 

The award honors those who have made major contributions to the health and strength of Affordable Community Environments and furthered its mission to provide safe, beautiful, sustainable affordable housing.  It also recognizes those ACE supporters that embody the generous spirit of founding Board Member Valeria Ogden who, according to ACE, provided incredible vision, compassion and leadership.

On Thursday, July 22, at ACE’s Third Annual Raise Your Hat to Housing fundraising event, Brian Wells was honored at the first recipient of the Valeria Award. 

 "There was no doubt in our minds who we felt was most deserving of this award,” ACE Board chair Bryan Cole said at the event.

Cole described Wells’ history with ACE, which began more than 12 years ago, as the owner of Vancouver-based TEAM Construction. He was the only general contractor willing to look at the fledgling nonprofit’s Covington Commons project.

ACE and TEAM Construction have most recently partnered on the renovation of a low-income apartment community in Washougal renamed Gateway Garden Apartments.

 

 

“Hooked” fundraiser planned for Columbia Springs

 

Columbia Springs is hosting a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, at the environmental education center, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, in Vancouver. Billed as “an evening of play, plates and pours,” the event will feature a carnival, live music, wine and local food.  Tickets are $50 per person or $750 for a V.I.P. package that includes 10 tickets. Tickets are available at the Columbia Springs website, http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/hooked.html#.

Columbia Springs provides environmental education to the community through on-site education for local students in grades K-12 and college and off-site through outreach programs. The facilities and programs offered by Columbia Springs are available to all public and private schools in Clark County and to interested adults. The center is open to the public daily from dawn till dusk and is located on the site of the historic Vancouver Trout Hatchery, which is still in use today.

 

Local rehab physician earns pain diplomat status

Jaime Nicacio

Dr. Jaime Nicacio, of Southwest Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), was recently awarded diplomat status by the American Board of Pain Medicine. The recognition is granted to physicians who demonstrate advanced training and experience in pain medicine. They must also pass a special certification exam.

Nicacio is one of two physicians at Southwest’s PM&R with specialized certification in pain medicine. Southwest’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) practice is focused on restoring the health and functional abilities of people after illness or injury.

Southwest Washington Medical Center is a community-owned, not-for-profit, 442-bed medical institution located in Vancouver. Southwest is one of Clark County’s largest employers with 3,400 employees and 600 active medical staff members.

Fire Warning Level increases in Gifford Pinchot

 

Gifford Pinchot National Forest officials announced the Industrial Fire Protection Level is increasing to Level II on Thursday, which changes the restrictions on work in the forest. The general public is affected only through the power-saw use restriction. Chainsaws may be run from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. only. Camp fires should be completely extinguished before departing camp at any time. Keep a bucket of water and tools for dirt scraping handy to quickly put out any embers that may escape the fire-ring. Clear all vegetation from within three feet of any fire. For more information, see the Gifford Pinchot website Fire page at http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/fire/current-restrictions.shtml.

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Campaign Events

Heck Birthday Party: Al Bauer, Dena Horton, Royce Pollard and Rep. Deb Wallace will be among the guests celebrating Denny Heck’s 58th birthday and support his congressional campaign. The party is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 30 at the home of Ralph Olsen, 3919 N.E. 50th Ave in Vancouver. RSVP to Jessica at 360-481-6553 or via email Jessica@DennyHeckForCongress.com. More information is available on Heck’s website, www.DennyHeckForCongress.com.

News Briefs

  • Poetry Night: The Paper Tiger is hosting a Poetry Night at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19. The coffee house is at 703 Grand Blvd. in Vancouver. Writer Kori Sayer is scheduled to appear. An open mic will be offered before and after her appearance.

  • Six Confusion: As reported recently, Vancouver Fire Department will close Station 6 on 112th Ave. near Burton Road in December. Because Fire District 6 and Station 6 share a similar name, many citizens have confused the two and now believe that Fire District 6 is closing its department, which is not happening, said Dawn Johnson with Fire District 6.

  • Bike There: The City of Vancouver, Bike Me! Vancouver and the Riverview Six to Sunset concert series have partnered to provide staffed bicycle parking for the Six to Sunset concerts on Thursday evenings at Esther Short Park. The staffed bike parking will be located at the northeast corner of Esther Short Park in the grassy area near the stage. The free bike parking will be available from 5 p.m. until after the concert. Riders are asked to provide their own bike lock. For more information, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/concerts.

  • Summer Playground program: The Battle Ground Parks & Recreation traveling Summer Playground program will be held at four local neighborhood parks this summer. The free 10-week drop-in program is designed for children ages 4 to 10 and will bring a variety of arts, crafts, games and sports to local neighborhoods in the City of Battle Ground. For more information about the Summer Playground Program or the Battle Ground Parks & Recreation Department, visit the City’s website at http://www.cityofbg.org or call 360-342-5380.

  • Youth drug prevention team seeks new members: The Clark County STASHA (Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse) Peer Education Program is recruiting youth to fill vacant positions for the 2010-11 program year.  Clark County peer educators are dedicated to addressing alcohol and other drug issues among youth in Clark County. To be eligible, youth must be Clark County residents and have an interest in sharing their opinions and perspectives about substance abuse prevention. Training is provided. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, August 4. Applications are online at http://www.clark.wa.gov/youth-family/prevention.html. For more information or to request an application, please contact Angela McKinney, peer education coordinator, at 360-397-2130, ext. 5841 or angela.mckinney@clark.wa.gov.

  • Art in the Heart: Thirteen Downtown Vancouver art galleries and Vancouver’s Downtown Association have joined forces to bring a free, family-friendly community event to Downtown Vancouver streets the first weekend of August. The “Art in the Heart” event kicks off Friday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. After the free concert, many local restaurants and bars will also have live music. The galleries will be open again on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • 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 be 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 enacted restrictions on all outdoor burning effective July 15. All land clearing and residential burning will be restricted until further notice.

  • 192nd Ave. 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.

Calendar

  • July 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. tonight. The new displays will be up through late August.

  • Aug. 7: Clark County residents can recycle block foam for free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Fisher’s Landing Transit Center, 3510 S.E. 164th Ave. Residents also can drop off computers and other electronic devices for free recycling. No televisions, computer monitors or microwave ovens will be accepted.

  • Aug. 27-29: The 13th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is Aug. 27-29 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Ticket prices are: Friday, $20; Saturday $25, Sunday, $25. Three-day passes are $50 in advance, $60 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.vancouverwinejazz.com or through TicketsWest, http://www.ticketswest.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 503-224-8499 or 1-800-992-8499.

  • Sept. 16: The Port of Vancouver is offering one more "V.I.P. family tour" at 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. To reserve a spot, contact Andrew Ness at 360-992-1137 or amness@portvanusa.com.

Wednesday on the air

Election 2010: Third Congressional District Candidate Forum—6:45 p.m. CVTV 23

Election 2010: Clark County League of Women Voters Primary Candidates Forum(7-14)—8:30 p.m. CVTV 23

 

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Headlines

 

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Memorial will be Friday for sheriff’s commander-John Branton, The Columbian

Gregoire talks budget in Vancouver public forum -Kathie Durbin, The Columbian

Day of Kyron Horman's disappearance, e-mails from Terri Moulton Horman reveal something amiss- OregonLive.com

 Obama to visit Seattle to discuss the economy, raise money for Murray -The Seattle Times

Gulf Surface Oil Vanishing Quickly-NYTimes.com

Arizona Immigration Law: Sections Blocked By Federal Judge-The Huffington Post

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  • Jim Mains, giving props to volunteers.

  • Sterling Laser, advocating green body care.

  • Katlin Smith, giving geography lessons.

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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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