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Library implementing exacting
Internet filtering policy, system for young users
The Fort Vancouver
Regional Library District’s new enhanced Internet filtering
system and access policy, which is “fully compliant” with the
federal Children’s Internet Protection Act, will become
operational next week.
The new policy provides
more stringent limitations on public Internet access than the
library district’s previous filtering police, according to
Bruce Ziegman, the
district’s executive director.
Ziegman says, that in
accordance with the new policy children 16 years of age and
younger will be allowed to view Internet sites only with the use
of a filter that blocks explicit sexual images. Adults 17 years
of age and older will automatically receive basic filtered
access when they register for the Internet, but at log-in they
may request that the filter be disabled.
In addition, parents or
guardians of children 16 years and younger may request that
their children receive enhanced filtered Internet access, which
also blocks websites that feature violence, hate,
discrimination, information on illegal activities, drugs,
gambling, tasteless materials, other adult sites and chat rooms.
Ziegman says because this
level of filtering blocks a significant amount of
constitutionally protected speech, it must be voluntary.
Parents or guardians of
children 16 years and younger have the option of requesting that
their children have no Internet access.
Adults may elect
enhanced-filtered access at any time.
The library is also
re-examining changes it can make in the placement of Internet
computers in branches, particularly in the main Vancouver
library.
“The main library was
never designed for computers, and the current awkward location
of computers creates problems with inadvertent viewing and
patron assistance.
Ziegman says that the
library will begin installing children-only computer stations in
all library branches in May.
All computer stations
will be closed in libraries on Monday, April 19, when the new
system is installed.
Neighborhoods
Associations holding special meeting to discuss amphitheater
traffic woes
The Neighborhood
Associations Council of Clark County has called a special
meeting at 7 p.m. tonight in Port of Ridgefield offices, 111 W
Division Street, to discuss Amphitheater at Clark County traffic
problems.
According to council
chair Doug Ballou, the
purpose of the meeting is to discuss how neighborhood
associations wish to respond to the request by the amphitheater
operator to revise the transit plan.
A public hearing on
proposed changes is before the Clark County hearings examiner
Thursday, April 22.
A recent Sunday church
service test of traffic patterns for arrival and departure of
vehicles revealed a lack of communication between the
amphitheater operator and area residents.
Bud Pasmore named
grand marshal of Evergreen Community Festival parade
Bud Pasmore, one of the
founders of the Evergreen Community Festival, has been named
grand marshal of the festival’s annual parade.
The parade, which begins
at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, from Wy’east Middle School, 1112 SE
136th Avenue, travels south on 136th Avenue to McGillivray
Boulevard, east to Blairmont Drive and north to Mountain View
High School, 1500 SE Blairmont Drive.
Day-long community
festival events are being held at both schools. Events include
live music, how-to demonstrations, craft and antique sales,
bicycle tours, walks and a family fun run.
For further information,
call festival president Julie
Dawson, 604-4088.
Popular Cruz-in’ the
Runway at Pearson returns for Wednesday afternoons shows
One of the most popular
good weather activities at the Vancouver Historic Reserve,
Cruz-in’ the Runway at Pearson Field, returns on Wednesday
afternoons, May 19, through Sept. 15.
The 4-to-9 p.m. programs
feature vintage and unique airplanes, pre-1974 cars and trucks,
music, barbecue and beverages.
For further information,
or to volunteer on behalf of Pearson Air Museum, call
694-7026.
News brief
The Fort Vancouver
Library District board of trustees meets at the White Salmon
Library at 6 p.m. this evening..
In the end the star of Arbor Day at the Washington Elementary
School in Rosemere was the tulip poplar--Columbian, Scott
Hewitt
YWCA refocusing on advocacy--Columbian, Kelly Adams
2004 Parade of Homes to include remodeling show--Columbian,
Pat Stephens
Mosquito controls starting--Oregonian
Controversial video store opens--Oregonian, Allan Brettman
Bill
Schonely to be Rose Parade grand marshal--KATU, AP
Oregon poll shows Bush and Kerry in close Race, KGW-TV, AP
30-year mortgage rates highest since December--USA TODAY,
Reuters
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