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Skyview student wins car from Dick Hannah

On July 9, Dick Hannah Honda in Vancouver hosted a special celebration to announce the winner of their Honda Civic Giveaway.

The event culminated in Hannah's awarding Sean Brown, of Skyview High School, a new 2010 Honda Civic.

Students who improved their second-semester grades by at least half a point from their first semester were eligible. To enter, they also needed to join Dick Hannah’s Honda Facebook page and submit a completed entry form.

 


 

City of Battle Ground receives clean audit report

The State Auditor’s Office has completed its annual audit of the city of Battle Ground for the year 2009. Results show a clean audit of the City’s financial reports and practices with no findings and no management letters. This is the ninth subsequent year that the City has received a clean audit.

City Manager John Williams recognized the efforts of City staff and their work throughout the year: "Our staff works diligently and consistently to maintain a standard of excellence in our practices and financial reporting. It is rewarding to have the State Auditor’s Office confirm the results we expected."

The City of Battle Ground’s 2009 Comprehensive Annual Report is available on the City’s website at http://www.cityofbg.org.

 

GVCC calls on lawmakers to support Columbia Crossing

Kim Capeloto

The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Congressional delegation representing Southwest Washington last week calling on them to support the Columbia River Crossing project.

"The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the Columbia River Crossing project, and on behalf of more than 1,000 member businesses, representing more than 40,000 Southwest Washington citizens, we urge you to do everything within your ability to ensure that this project continues to move forward," Kim Capeloto, the president and CEO of the chamber wrote in the letter dated July 26, 2010.

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Campaign Events

Judicial Candidate Forum:  Candidates for WA Supreme Court, Position 6, and WA Court of Appeals, Division 2, will appear at a public forum tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clark County Public Service Building 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor meeting room The forum will feature Bryan Chushcoff, Richard Sanders, Charlie Wiggins, Joe Daggy and Jill Johanson. Additionally, Clark County Superior Court Judge Barbara Johnson and attorneys Bradley Andersen and Duane Lansverk will explain the appellate process and role of appellate judges in Washington. The forum is sponsored by the Clark County Bar Association and the League of Women Voters.

Steve Stuart Reception: The public is invited to a reception hosted by Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt's Vancouver Law Firm to meet Commissioner Steve Stuart on Wednesday, August 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Building Industry Association of Clark County. Refreshments will be served.  RSVP to www.schwabe.com/events.aspx.

Ann Rivers Event: The public is invited to meet Ann Rivers, a Republican candidate for the State House of Representatives, on Thursday, August 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of Liz Pike, 1607 Division Street, in Camas.  The fundraising reception is co-hosted by Neil Cahoon and Shellie Grammar.  RSVP to 360-281-8720 or via email at pikeadvertising@comcast.net
 


News Briefs

  • Study Participants sought: Legacy Health physicians and researchers hope to determine if Vitamin E and Trental (a drug used to improve blood flow) can lessen complication rates when radiation is used in conjunction with breast implant reconstruction.  Women age 18 and older are candidates if they have had a mastectomy with expander or implant reconstruction after a diagnosis of breast cancer and are receiving or have recently completed radiation therapy. Those interested in learning more about this study or other studies can call 503-413-8199, or Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center at 360-487-1000, and ask to be transferred to Cancer Research at Legacy Good Samaritan.

  • Mount St. Helens Benefits: Two benefits are planned in August for the Mount St. Helens Institute. The first is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Portland Timbers game at PGE Park. The “Awesome Hike” is planned to start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Johnston Ridge Observatory. More information is available at http://mshinstitute.org/index.php/events/.

  • Fire Restrictions: Gifford Pinchot National Forest officials announced the Industrial Fire Protection Level is increasing to Level II today, 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. For more information, see the Gifford Pinchot website Fire page at http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/fire/current-restrictions.shtml.

  • 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

  • Aug. 3: The Clark Public Utilities board of commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3. The meeting will be held at 1200 Fort Vancouver Way beginning at 9 a.m.

  • Aug. 3: Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington state agency buildings be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, August 3, in memory of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Robert N. Bennedsen of Vashon Island.  Bennedsen died July 18, in Afghanistan, of injuries he sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, August 4. 

  • 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. 14: On Saturday, Aug. 14, the Vancouver Fire Fighters Union will take over Esther Short Park to raise money for Share and the hungry and homeless in Clark County. Fire in the Park II is planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available at www.sharevancouver.org.

  • Aug. 19: 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. 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#.

  • 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.

Monday on the air

Election 2010: Primary Video Voters' Guide—9 p.m. CVTV 21

Regional Industrial Competitiveness—10:04 p.m. CVTV 21

 

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Courage carried sheriff's commander Mike Nolan- Stephanie Rice, The Columbian

Gregoire is set to cut to the core- Kathie Durbin, The Columbian

Library levy vote is one for books and pocketbooks - Howard Buck, The Columbian

Tea Party Candidate Lags Rossi-Austin Jenkins, OPB News

In Speech on Iraq, Obama Reaffirms Drawdown -NYTimes.com

BP Readies Plan to Pump Mud Into Runaway Well -NYTimes.com

 

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  • Lee and Scott Cassels, fishing in Bella Bella.

  • Margaret Ellis' Vancouver friends, thinking of her on her birthday.

  • Mint Tea, bringing on the summer tomatoes.

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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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surance Services
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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