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Southwest Washington Medical Center's $146 million expansion information

Is the proposed project at our Daybreak property in the public interest? You decide.

All water rights will be donated to the state in trust for in-stream flow enhancement (an estimated total of 5% of the groundwater rights in the EFLR basin).

Call 397-2232 and let the commissioners know that
solid science and not politics must guide their decision regarding the project.



For further information, go to
www.savectran.org

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WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2005

Paul deLay headlines Riverview
Six-to-Sunset Concert Thursday

Blues legend and harmonica virtuoso Paul deLay brings hot summer night music to Esther Short Park at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, as Riverview Bank’s Six-to-Sunset free concert series continues in Esther Short Park.

Portland’s deLay is ranked among the finest blues harmonica players alive, according to Iris Smith, writing in the city’s Daily E electronic newsletter. Smith adds that deLay's work on the chromatic harp is considered by many to be unrivaled. The band is known for hard-hitting blues and for rhythm and blues.

Viands and beverages are available in the park. Plenty of off-street parking is also available.

County Democrats endorse
C-TRAN sales tax proposal

The Clark County Democratic Central Committee has endorsed the C-TRAN .02 percent sales tax levy that appears on the Sept. 20 primary ballot.

According to Chris Bassett, vice chair of the county Democrats: “Putting people first means having a healthy and viable mass transportation option. There is simply no more room to cut without slashing services that get Clark County residents to work and to school.”

The transit agency is trying to make up for the loss of automobile excise tax revenue by increasing sales tax in the amount of twenty cents on every $100.

Absentee ballots for the September primary election will be mailed in the last week of August.

Fourth of July celebration
met financial expectations

For the first time in many years, Vancouver’s Fourth of July celebration isn’t bleeding red ink. The annual event this year was produced under the wing and guidance of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust.

“We have financial stability for the first time in many years, which is very reassuring for future July 4 events, assuming our gate and envelope contributions continue at the same levels,” says Elson Strahan, president of the reserve trust.

Strahan says that the event still needs sponsors, donors and public contributions in order to continue to produce the $350,000 annual extravaganza, which this year drew about 60,000 visitors to the main Vancouver Barracks viewing area.

Major contributions came from Edward Rinck, whose local fireworks stands sales produced $250,000 for the event, and a sponsor gift of $45,000 from Comcast. In addition, $4 contributions from those attending rose slightly above last year to nearly $46,000. Other significant contributions included $15,000 from the Vancouver Rotary Foundation and $10,000 from vendors. Contributions from envelopes distributed by The Columbian and continuing to arrive, according to Strahan.

This year, the celebration included a carnival at Pearson Field, during which Pearson Air Museum was open to the public at no charge. As a result, the museum gift shop sold $2,000 worth of merchandise. The museum is also operated by the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust.

Rotary Foundation elects officers

The Vancouver Rotary Foundation, which so far this year has given $110,000 in grants to Vancouver-based organizations and granted more than $70,000 in college scholarships for local students, has elected officers for the coming year. Elected president is Sheryl Beauchaine, executive director of the American Red Cross Clark County. Other officers are vice president Keith Koplan, president of Koplan’s Home Furnishings, secretary, Mark Stoker, an attorney with Heurlin, Potter, Jahn, Leatham & Holimann, and treasurer, Jan Stockton, Certified Public Accountant, Jan Stockton.

 Wednesday Headlines at home and from around the world:
(Click on the headlines below for the rest of the story)

Brian Wolfe plans to run for port commissioner--Columbian

Wind farm gear gives Vancouver port gust of business--Oregonian, Bill Stewart

Cops per capita below state average in Vancouver and Clark County--Oregonian, Wendy Owen

Storedahl mine expansion denied--Columbian, Erin Middlewood

County rejects more gravel mining near Lewis River--Oregonian, Foster Church

Campaign on C-TRAN program begins--Oregonian, Bill Stewart

Mayor bashes Portland mugs--Columbian, Thomas Ryll

GOP, Demos, on same side, argue  in federal district court that state's "top-two" primary in invalid--Seattle P-I, AP, Gene Johnson

NASA scrubs Discovery launch, fuel sensor fails--USA TODAY, Traci Watson

Chief Justice Rehnquist hospitalized with fever--USA TODAY, AP

Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam [updates every five minutes]--USDA Forest Service, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

 


Wednesday on the Air
  

   Hilton Vancouver Washington Hotel Opening—6 p.m. CVTV
   Public Hearing, Clark County Commissioners (7/6)—7 p.m. CVTV
   Clark County Focus—11 p.m. CVTV
   Clark County Close Up—11:30 p.m. CVTV
  
 

 

Town Tabloids and the Weather

Jim Zwickl correcting the record. n Jim Hernandez going after mug shot. n Katlin Smith proclaiming good news. Alex Meinig looking toward lucky September. n Jennifer Larson listing officers. n Wednesday, warming and brightening, 75. Thursday, sunny and warm, 85. Friday, mostly sunny, 82. 

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
Miller Nash LLP. Steve Horenstein, 699-4771
Banks
First Independent Bank, 699-4200
Charitable Gift Planning
Barbara Chen CFP, Clark College Foundation, (360) 992-2659

Jim Forkner, FAHP, SWMC Foundation, (360) 514-3182
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

Columbia Credit Union, 891-4000

iQ Credit Union, 992-4242
Development/Investments

Killian Pacific LLC, 567-0625

Human Resources Consultation

O'Neill & Associates, Paula Johnson, 606-2961
Public Relations

Hunt Communications Tom Hunt, 693-8180
KMac & Associates LLC, Kathy McDonald
Rocky/Hill & Knowlton, Krista Hildebrand, (503) 248-9468
Security Signs, Designed to inform and sell! Carol Keljo, 817-9959
Window Washing

Quality Window Washing, Dave Beecher, 256-7370
 
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