Steve Kenny named COO
at Columbia Credit Union

Steve Kenny was promoted to chief operating officer at Columbia Credit Union, reports Columbia CEO Parker Cann. A Vancouver native, Kenny has been with Columbia Credit Union for the past 20 years.

According to Cann, Columbia is looking forward to expanding in southwest Washington. “Kenny’s experience and passion for the credit union business make him the ideal choice to help us move forward,” Cann said.

Most recently Kenny was senior vice president, risk management and general services. As COO, Kenny will assist Cann in managing the daily operations of the credit union.

Columbia Credit Union, which serves 63,000 members, is the largest credit union in southern Washington.

All kinds of financial aid available
for matriculating Clark Students

During the 2005-2006 academic year, the Clark College financial aid disbursed $19 million to 4,602 students, according to dean of enrollment services Michal Montoya. This includes $969,216 in scholarships, Montoya said. Of Clark’s 11,658 currently enrolled students, 40 percent have received financial aid.

Financial aid includes grants, scholarships, student employment, including work-study programs, tuition waivers, sponsored programs, and student loans. In addition, Clark allows students to pay for tuition in three interest-free installments, according to Montoya.

For further information on Clark College financial aid, go to www.clark.edu/finaid, or call the financial aid office, 992-2153.

Filing period extended for six elective
positions, including Yacolt Town Council

The lack of candidates for six elective offices, including the Yacolt Town Council and Ridgefield School District, has caused an extended three-day filing period that begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, and continues through 5 p.m. Friday, June 15, reports Clark County auditor Greg Kimsey.

Positions open are Position 4 on the Yacolt Town Council, District 5 in the Ridgefield School District, Position 2 Fire District 2, and three positions in Clark County Cemetery District 5.

For further information, call Clark County elections supervisor Tim Likness at 397-2345.

People

Ed Rankin has been reappointed to the Clark Housing Review Board. Rodger Lance has been appointed to the Clark County Railroad Advisory Board representing the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce. Paul Lewis has been appointed to the board of directors of the Clark County Public Facilities District.

News briefs

Clark County auditor Greg Kimsey and former State Sen. Dean Sutherland moderate panel of current state legislators in a discussion of legislative opportunities and challenges that have an impact on businesses. The discussion is sponsored by the Clark County Chamber of Commerce and is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, in the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way. There is no charge. For reservations, call 258-1181. <> The C-TRAN board of directors meets at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, in Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street. <> The Portland International Airport Citizen Noise Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 14, in the St. Helens Room, Portland International Airport.

Calendar

The Vancouver City Council, meeting in a workshop session at 5 p.m. today, will discuss whether changes or improvements should be made in the current residential recycling system. The city and Clark County have been jointly discussing whether improvements could be made. <> The Vancouver City Council meets in regular session at 6 p.m. this evening and will consider prohibiting the sale of high-alcohol-content, cheap wine and beer in the downtown area. <> Clark Regional Waste Water District commissioners and Clark Public Utilities' commissioners are holding a joint meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, in CRWWD offices, 8000 NE 52nd Court, to discuss a CH2M Hill feasibility study indicating that CRWWD customers would save money if the sewer district were to merge with the public electric utility. <> Port of Vancouver commissioners meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, in port offices, 3103 NW Lower River Road. <> Clark County commissioners meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. <> A no-host luncheon for Clark County Communicators is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, in the Café al Dente, 907 Main Street.

Mayor Royce Pollard and Tommy Owens celebrate opening of Tommy O's expanded Pacific Rim Bistro and Lounge at 8th and Washington Streets Friday as sell-out crowd lingers after ribbon cutting in downtown Vancouver.

Photo by Mary Hunter

Headlines Monday, June 11

Washington presidential primary set for Feb. 19; only Republican votes will count--Seattle Times, AP, Rachael La Corte

Episcopal bishop fires up local congregations during service at Pearson Air Museum--Columbian, Erik Robinson

Late filings spice up Clark County races--Columbian, Jeffrey Mize

Merger mulled for Hazel Dell sewage services--Columbian, Courtney Sherwood and Erik Robinson

Matthew Cohen: Julliard-bound violist reflects on music--Columbian, Isolde Raftery

City looking at ordinance to ban high-powered cheap wine and beer--Columbian, Jeffrey Mize

Archaeological lectures begin June 21 at Pearson Air Museum--Dean Baker

Tommy O's makes all the right moves--Columbian Ben Campbell

Multnomah County deputies applying for jobs with Portland Police Bureau--Oregonian, Arthur Gregg Sulzberger

Air Force jets collide in mid-air;pilots safe--USA-TODAY, AP

No-confidence vote on Gonzales fails in the Senate--New York Times, David Johnston and Eric Lipton

Court says military cannot hold 'enemy combatant'--New York Times, Adam Liptak

U.S. arming Sunnis in Iraq to battle old Al Qaeda allies--New York Times, John F. Burnes and Alissa J. Rubin

Iraq Coalition Casualties