Sophomore Emily Goheen spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Emily was one of 18 students who served as Senate pages for the third week of the 2018 legislative session. Emily was sponsored by 17th Legislative District Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver. The Senate Page Program provides an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working at the Legislature. Students transport documents between offices, as well as deliver messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock session. Emily, 15, is the daughter of Greg and Keren Goheen of Maple Valley, WA. Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/.

The VSO continues the 2017-2018 Season with thrilling compositions by “Three B’s: Brahms, Beethoven and Brotons” next month at Skyview Concert Hall.

The program begins with Johannes Brahms’s turbulent Tragic Overture and concludes with Beethoven’s historically significant Eroica symphony. Before the intermission, David Rejano, principal trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and one of the most influential brass players of our time, will join the VSO in performing Maestro Brotons’ virtuosic Concerto for Trombone & Orchestra.

“Maestro Brotons has created a program guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the season,” says VSO Board Chair Kathy McDonald. “The Tragic Overture and Eroica symphony are legendary, and we are thrilled to welcome the amazing Mr. Rejano to our hall for the first time playing an extraordinary composition by the Maestro.”

Performances are Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., at Skyview Concert Hall, located at 1300 NW 139th St. in Vancouver. Tickets are available for this concert and all events at vancouversymphony.org or 360-735-7278.

Teresa Brum

Ryan Hart

Visit Vancouver USA has announced its Board of Directors and Officers for the year, comprised of hospitality and business professionals, community leaders, and city and county representatives who are responsible for building community-wide support for the tourism industry in Clark County.

• Teresa Brum, Economic Development Division Manager for the City of Vancouver, and Ryan Hart, Chief External Affairs Officer for the Port of Vancouver USA, are new additions to the robust and representative board. The officers for 2018 are as follows:
• Mike McLeod, Hilton Vancouver (Chair)
• Kari Jonassen, Homewood Suites by Hilton (Vice Chair)
• Carla Rise, Staybridge Suites (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Melinda Capen, DoubleTree by Hilton (Immediate Past Chair)

In addition to Visit Vancouver USA President & CEO Kimberly Bennett, returning directors for 2018 are as follows:

• Brady Wilkerson, The Heathman Lodge
• John Blom, Clark County Council
• John Gush, Candlewood Inn & Suites
• Jordan Boldt, Vancouver Farmers Market
• Mike Bomar, Columbia River Economic Development Council
• Steve Bowers, Hampton Inn & Suites

Visit Vancouver USA is the official destination marketing organization for Vancouver USA and the surrounding areas. For more information call 360-750-1553, or visit www.VisitVancouverUSA.com.

The Clark County Council invites residents to meet the two finalists for county manager during an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The two finalists are Dan Chandler, assistant county administrator for Clackamas County, OR, and Randall Partington, administrator for Finney County, KS. Click here for the full story.