Back Issues: January, 2015
Confluence and NPS partner on a new exhibit at Pearson Airport headquarters
Friday, January 30, 2015
One of the panes of the exhibit. Photo courtesy of Confluence Project.
Confluence, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NPS), has announced the addition of a new exhibit in the lobby of the Pearson Headquarters Building located just west of Pearson Air Museum at 1109 E. Fifth St. Although there are no official hours, the exhibit is generally available for public viewing during Confluence’s operations, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The new exhibit, News Aloft, focuses on the history of former Oregonian newspaper editor, Leverett G. Richards. A series of six exhibit panels lines the walls of the lobby, and interpret Mr. Richards’ love of flying and the aviation influence on his journalism, as well as the history of the Pearson Headquarters Building, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The exhibit was designed by historian Mary Rose and sponsored by Steve and Jan Oliva.
“This is yet another way that Confluence connects people to place through art and education,” says Confluence Executive Director, Colin Fogarty. “We appreciate our partnership with NPS because it allows both organizations to provide greater public access to these amazing historic spaces.”
The Pearson Headquarters Building was constructed by the U.S. Army’s Spruce Production Division in 1918 as the Finance Office for the World War I Vancouver Cut Up Mill, and it is the only surviving structure of that complex. The structure was rehabilitated by the National Park Service and the City of Vancouver in 2001, and currently serves as the office space for Confluence.
“ABC’s of Building an Elder Justice Center” Feb. 11
Friday, January 30, 2015
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The Friends of the Elder Justice Center will continue its work to prevent the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable adults by co-hosting a conference for educators, caregivers, and advocates interested in elder justice. This will be the fifth annual vulnerable adult abuse conference, which is also intended to create awareness of vulnerable adult issues and advance prevention efforts in the future.
The conference,” ABC’s of Building an Elder Justice Center,” is designed specifically for law enforcement officers, adult protective services, attorneys, elder advocates, guardians, social workers, healthcare professionals, those in banking, and case managers. 5 CLE’s will be offered for attorneys and 5 CEU’s for guardians.
The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at PeaceHealth Medical Center. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. The event is $30 per person. There is no charge for adult protective services and for law enforcement officers. This does not include prosecutors. For more information about the event or Friends of the Elder Justice Center, click here.
Riverview Bancorp third fiscal quarter earnings of $1.1M; credit quality continues to improve
Friday, January 30, 2015
Riverview Bancorp, Inc.(“Riverview” or the “Company”) has reported that it earned $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2014, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter and $801,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in its third fiscal quarter a year ago.
Net loans increased $26.6 million during the quarter to $567.4 million at December 31, 2014, compared to $540.8 million the previous quarter and $505.6 million a year ago. This represented the fourth consecutive quarter of net loan growth and the largest quarterly growth during the last several years.
“Strong, smart growth in our loan portfolio is a key driver to our profitability,” says Ron Wysaske, president and chief operating officer. “Our market contains one of the fastest recovering economies in the country and our lending teams are taking advantage of those opportunities. As a result we saw growth in nearly every loan category while strengthening our overall asset quality.”
Loan originations totaled $36.3 million during the quarter and there was $51.8 million in the loan pipeline at December 31, 2014. At quarter end, there were $17.0 million in undisbursed construction loans and the bulk will likely fund over the next several quarters. Learn more about Riverview at www.riverviewbank.com.
Vancouver’s Downtown Association plans more public art in 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Vancouver’s Downtown Association (VDA) is seeking interested artists who may want to submit their ideas for an exciting new piece of public art in Downtown Vancouver. VDA has long been a supporter of arts of all kinds in the city center, investing more than $150,000 in several pieces over the years. The 2015 project will carry the theme of “Founding Mothers.” For more information, visit http://vdausa.org/vda-projects/public-art/founding-mothers/. This project will be funded through support from the City of Vancouver and numerous private donors.