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FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2005
SWMC Foundation adds new members The Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation, which got a $15 million boost from philanthropists Ed and Mary Firstenburg last week, has added four new board members. Joining the foundation in its pursuit of $50 million for construction of the medical center’s new patient tower, under construction at its Mill Plain campus, are the following: Robert Djergaian, a psychiatrist and medical director of SWMC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services; Jay Miller, a neurosurgeon with Northwest Surgical Specialists; Patricia Nierenberg, a founder of the SWMC Special Care Nursery and the Patricia Nierenberg Early Child Development and Learning Center; and Christine Rood, Battle Ground, former member of the Mid-Columbia Medical center Foundation board and co-owner of LifeStyles, assisted living senior housing facilities. The SWMD Foundation also manages more than $6 million for local programs, including Healthy Steps Women & Children’s Clinic, Cardiac Care, Hospice, Cancer Care, Diabetes Education and Physical Rehab.
Scarecrow making, pumpkin pie carving The Clark County Historical Museum’s second annual Harvest Fun Day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The free event is being held inside and outside at the museum’s Carnegie Library building, at 16th and Main Streets. The family-oriented event includes hands-on activities such as scarecrow making and pumpkin decorating, according to Susan Tissot, museum director. She says there will be pie-eating and corn-shucking contests, and demonstrations of antique farm equipment, blacksmithing, mini-hay bailing and woodcarving. Tissot says that the Clark County Genealogical Society will help visitors learn how to trace their family roots. Visitors will also be able to view the museum’s current exhibits: Reflections of Change: Memories of Mt. Saint Helens, Woven History, and SP&S Railway. The mini-bales of hay produced during the day, suitable for fall decorating, will be available to purchase for a $5 donation to the museum. For further information, or to register for the contests, call 993-5679.
National belly dancing competition takes over Vancouver’s Zania Hart, multi-award winning Middle Eastern dance performance artist and instructor, presents national belly dance competition this weekend at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay. Hart is also owner and editor of Belly Dance Magazine. Competition begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25. Admission is $10 per day, or $18 for both days. An international bazaar offering specialty Middle Eastern costumes, clothing, music, and jewelry accompanies the two-day event. For further information, call 891-7041. People The Building Industry Association of Clark County has awarded 11 competitive $1,000 scholarships to the following college students: Renee Bishop, Brian Burnham, Jessica Carlile, Sydney Clos, Kurtis Croft, Bryant Hawthorne, Kallen Hawthorne, Kane Roeder, Trevor Scott, Amanda Sparr and David Steinmetz. n State Rep. Jim Moeller D-49th) has been named winner of the Glenn Galbreath Spirit Award presented by the Northwest Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America for advocating legislation that has significantly improved the quality of life for the veteran and disabled community in Washington State. Calendar Vancouver’s second annual Peace
and Justice Fair opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in Esther Short
Park, organizers Cassie Allen and
Kay Ellison report. In addition
to nearly a dozen musical and other performances throughout the day,
there will be a silent auction that concludes at 2 p.m. Proceeds from
the auction will go to Doctors Without Borders. There is no admission
charge. n
A rededication ceremony commemorating 75th
anniversary of Pearson Field is noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at
the Chkalov Monument at the field, 1115 E 5th Street. John Wayne classic
aviation film The
High and the Mighty, will be shown
free at 7 p.m. inside the air museum.
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Dinner, dance and auction benefiting the Ray Hickey Hospice House starts
at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the Hilton Vancouver Washington.
Admissions to the black-tie optional event are $100. For further
information, call
696-5056.
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The first Clark College Music Department faculty concert in ten years
will be performed at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in the Frost Arts Center
at the college’s McLoughlin Boulevard and Fort Vancouver Way campus.
There is no charge for the concert, but donations will be accepted to
support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The concert was organized by
April Brookins
Duvic, Clark voice and music education
teacher and soloist with the Clark College Orchestra, Leyden Singers,
and the Oregon Symphony’s Vocal Pops Ensemble.
Friday headlines
at home and from around the world: County growth strains roads and schools--Columbian, Erin Middlewood County folk respond to gulf needs--Oregonian, Holley Gilbert Seattle City Council all but kills monorail project--Seattle P-I, AP, Elizabeth Gillespie Two dozen hurricane evacuees dies in bus fire near Dallas--USA TODAY, AP Out of gas, out of patience on Texas highways--New York Times, AP Floodwaters pour into New Orleans again--Washington Post, Ceci Connolly and William Branigin
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