Battle Ground appoints new deputy city manager

John M. Williams is the City of Battle Ground’s new deputy city manager.

Williams comes to Battle Ground from the City of Puyallup where he served as Human Resources Director for more than six years.  Prior to that, Williams worked for 10 years for the City of Richland in Human Resources. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound majoring in personnel administration and marketing.

Williams will assist the city manager with day-to-day operations and will oversee the Human Resources Department and the Municipal Court. City manager Dennis Osborn says, “John will bring a level of professionalism to the City that will help us make Battle Ground a premier city in the Northwest.”

Run and walk for life! Vancouver “Girlfriends Half Marathon” to benefit Komen Foundation

Northwest Personal Training & Fitness Education is proud to announce a new community run & walk event on Sunday, Oct. 21: the all-women “Girlfriends Half Marathon.” All profits from the all-women’s run and walk will benefit the Susan J. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

Event organizers promise a scenic route through downtown Vancouver, chocolate, post-event pampering and more. Go to the following website for event details:
http://www.nwpersonaltraining.com/outdoor/girlfriendshalfmarathon.htm or call 360-574-7292.

In addition to the event itself, Northwest Personal Training is hosting a free half-marathon training clinic that begins on September 8 at 9 a.m.

City of Vancouver seeking to fill vacancies on Private For-Hire Transportation Commission

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Private For-Hire Transportation Commission. Applications must be received in the City Manager's Office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27.

For applications or further information, contact Myk Heidt in the City Manager's Office at City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, Wash., 98668 or call (360) 696-8181; email myk.heidt@ci.vancouver.wa.us or FAX (360) 696-8049. To apply on-line visit: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/boards

The seven-member volunteer body advises the Vancouver City Council and City staff on safe and efficient operation of vehicles for hire, which constitute an important component of the City's transportation system. The existing openings are for one commissioner each that represents the following: a representative of the riding public (must hold a C-TRAN bus pass or demonstrate taxi fare receipts) for a three year term. One at-large commission member is also needed for a two year term.

The Commission meets the third Thursday of every month from 3-4:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 210 E. 13 St. in 2007.  They will meet a minimum of once every two years to review taxi cab fares and availability of taxi cab service in Vancouver.

People

Gentle Dental welcomes Dr. Kristine Aadland as a member to the new office on 192^nd Street.

Dr. Aadland graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and Oregon State University.

She received her dental degree from OHSU and is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity, and several local study clubs to stay current on the latest dental techniques and technologies.

 

 

Calendar

The City of Vancouver Transportation Services will present information regarding street improvements planned for the Harney Heights neighborhood at their upcoming association meeting. The public meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Media Center of Martin Luther King Elementary School, 4801 Idaho Street.<>Clark County Fire District 11, in collaboration with the City of Battle Ground, will host a blood drive Thursday, September 13 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The Southwest Washington Blood Center bloodmobile will be parked at Station 11-3 located at 505 SW 1st Street in Battle Ground Washington. Please call 360-687-2171 to make an appointment.

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