The Columbian’s e-Edition
makes its debut today

Taking a giant step toward the future of local news delivery, The Columbian today launched its e-Edition. Tony and Nancy Bacon, publishers of the Daily Insider were reported to be the first subscribers. The Daily Insider has been publishing an afternoon-deadline email news edition for the past four years.

The new e-Edition opens up to what appears to be page-after-page of the entire Columbian newspaper, local news, national news, sports and opinion. The reader can access the Will Shortz crossword, the comic’s page and enlarge each individual comic strip for easy reading. The daily television schedule snaps right out. It appears all or nearly all advertising, including classified advertising is included.

One of the exceptional features of the e-Edition is the way the pictures that snap out with boldness and great definition.

The Columbian e-Edition is a subscriber service. Although there may be promotions to go along with the ‘soft’ opening of the e-Edition, subscriptions currently for regular subscribers are $4 a month, and payable by credit card.

Access to, and subscription information can be obtained by going to www.columbian.com, the newspaper’s Website. To get to find the e-edition, drop down the left column to e-Edition.

Clark College Running Start Program
accelerates college degree process

Annually many Clark County high schools seniors are graduating from their high schools and simultaneously earning two-year associates degrees from Clark College through the college’s Running Start Program.

Except for the cost of college books, the two-year college program is practically free. Local school districts pick up the cost of tuition. Students must pay for incidental fees, transportation and books.

Running Start allows eligible juniors and seniors to take classes to earn college credits while they fulfill their high school graduation requirements.

Students attend regular Clark classes during the day or in the evening. They can choose from a range of academic, professional and technical courses.

According to Running Start manager Linda Calvert, Running Start students are generally self-motivated, emotionally mature and are looking for additional academic challenges.

In preparation for the next class of Running Start students, Clark College is offering an information night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Clark College gym in the O’Connell Sports Complex on the college campus.

Testing for Running Start eligibility is from February 7 through 27. For further information on the Running Start program, call 992-2842.

Memorial service for John Nold
is Sunday at Pearson Air Museum

A memorial-remembrance for John Nold, long-time Pearson Air Museum manager, who died December 31, following heart surgery, is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, in the Air Museum, 1115 E 5th Street.

A retired educator and administrator, Mr. Nold had been manager of the air museum for eight years until his retirement a year ago.

Mr. Nold and his wife of 41 years, Margo, both graduated from Washington State University. Mr. Nold is also survived by his son, John, and two sisters, Bonnie Wilbur and Nola Ewing.

County GOP sets biennial
reorganization for Saturday

The Clark County Republicans are holding their biennial reorganization meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in Republican headquarters, 7736 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, reports GOP state committeeman and spokesperson Mike Gaston.

All Republicans are invited to attend but only elected Republican precinct committee officers are eligible to vote. Current officers are Anna Miller, chairwoman, Ryan Hart, vice chairman; Lee Davis, secretary; and Ron Tooley, treasurer.

Columbia Crossing Forum offers insights Thursday

The Columbia River Crossing staff ill make a presentation on the scope of the proposed $2 billion Interstate 5 Columbia River bridges during a forum that begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, in the New Columbia Community Education Room, 4625 N Trenton Street, Portland.

A response panel will respond and open discussion will follow. The forum is co-sponsored by the Coalition for a livable Future, Environmental Justice Action Group, Friends of Clark County, and the Columbia Group of the Sierra Club.

Further information on the bridge replacement project can be obtained by going to www.columbiarivercrossing.org.

Calendar

The second annual Northwest Native American Storytelling Festival will be at Portland State University Thursday through Saturday evenings, Jan. 4-6. The festival will feature traditional and contemporary tribal storytelling and will include drumming and singing. For reserved tickets call (503) 725-3307. The festival is being financed in part through an online auction, currently being conducted. For further information on the auction and the festival go to www.wisdomoftheelders.org.

Wednesday, Jan 3, headlines

Local demonstrators oppose Iraq War--Columbian, Kelly Adams

Vancouver ceremony planned for soldiers heading to Iraq--Oregonian, Allan Brettman

Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney considering joining GOP throng for presidential bid--USA TODAY, AP

Hillary Clinton leaving little doubt about her presidential aspirations--New York Times, Patrick Healy and Adam Nagourney

Bush pledges to balance federal budget by 2012--Washington Post, William Branigin