Deena Bisig named 2007 General George C.
Marshall Public Leadership Award winner

Clark College’s Deena Bisig seen here with
Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard has been
named 2007 Gen. George C. Marshall Leadership
Award winner. 

Deena Bisig, 29-year-old instructor in the Communication Studies Department at Clark College, has been named winner of the General George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award presented by the Bank of Clark County.

Bisig's volunteer commitments include assisting with Junior Achievement, the Kid’s Club at Orchards Elementary School, Winter Hospitality Overflow, and she serves as the executive council secretary for St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Bisig was selected as an Accomplished Under 40 Award recipient in 2006, is a host parent for the ASSE Student Exchange Program and is an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa.

Currently enrolled in the Leadership Clark County program, Bisig is a graduate of Dana College, Blair, Neb., and earned a master of science degree in communication studies and journalism from South Dakota State University.

Now in its 19th year, the Marshall Public Leadership Award is organized by the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust as one of many Celebrate Freedom programs that honor the legacy of General George C. Marshall.

Marshall lived in Vancouver from 1936 to 1938, and was at the time a Brigadier General and served as Commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade at Vancouver Barracks. Marshall went on to serve as the chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was Secretary of State after the war from 1947 to 1949. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the Marshall Plan, which helped rebuild the economies of Europe and the Pacific Nations after the war.

As recipient of the Marshall Award. Bisig will receive a stipend for a trip to Lexington, Va., to tour the Marshall Foundation, visit Colonial Williamsburg and Washington, D.C. Marshall Award recipients also play an active role in many of the Celebrate Freedom events and activities throughout the year.

Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard, will present Bisig with the Marshall Award during a special ceremony at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7  in Marshall's former Vancouver home, the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row.

Miller Nash hosting Growth
Management Act conference

Miller Nash LLP is hosting a Growth Management Act conference to discuss the consequences of Clark County’s recently adopted amendments to its 20-year Comprehensive Growth Management Plan.

The program is being presented by the “From the Ground Up,” industry team at Miller Nash, a multidisciplinary team of lawyers serving private and public sector clients. In addition, Clark County commissioner Marc Boldt will share his perspective on the amended plan.

The half-day conference begins at 8 a.m. A $25 fee for the conference includes breakfast. For further information, call 694-6413.

Brian Baird hosts U.S. Service
Academy Night Monday

U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-3rd) will bring representatives of the U.S. service academies (Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard) to meet with interested high school students and parents at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, in the Skyview High School commons, 1300 NW 139th Street. 

Cal Meek, chairman of Baird's selection committee will also be in attendance. For further information, call 695-6292.

Governor gives Vancouver, Wash., short shrift

Gov. Chris Gregoire released her upcoming weekly schedule to the news media today, listing visits to Moses Lake, Seattle, Yakima and Vancouver. But which Vancouver? Here’s how the governor noted the location of the meeting with British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell next Thursday:

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 West Georgia Street
Vancouver.

News brief

Columbia Credit Union won four Spectrum awards from the Washington Credit Union League for excellence in communications and marketing, reports Colleen Boccia, senior vice president of marketing and strategic planning. Columbia Credit Union’s winning entries were selected from 153 entries.

Calendar

The final performances of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Seascape are being presented by Arts Equity in the Main Street Theatre, 606 Main Street, at 8 p.m. this evening and tomorrow, Oct. 13. Ticket prices range from $10 to $24. For further information, call 695-3770. <> The YWCA Clark County fall festival is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Helene Schoen Center, 3609 Main Street. The free program offers entertainment for children and information for parents on keeping their children safer from violence, assault and other dangers. For further Information, call Rose Hart, 906-9153. <> The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the works of four 20th century composers in two concerts this weekend in the concert hall of Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th Street. The concerts begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, and at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. Adult admission starts at $22. Student admission is $7. For further information, call 735-7278.  

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