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Murdock Charitable
Trust's Terry Stokesbary named
Terry L. Stokesbary has been appointed senior program director for Enrichment Initiatives with the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, trust executive director Steve Moore announced today. Stokesbary, who joined the trust in 1997, will direct, coordinate and facilitate initiatives to enrich the effectiveness of non-profit institutions, organizations, and their leaders, according to Moore. "The trust has found that helping organizations plan and work more strategically and purposefully leads to increased levels of impact and effectiveness," Moore says. Stokesbary previously was with the national youth organization Young Life for 25 years. He is a graduate of Washington State University and Fuller Theological Seminary. The Vancouver-based M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust was created in 1975 from the estate of the late Melvin J. (Jack) Murdock. The Trust seeks to be a partner with non-profit organizations through grants and programs that nurture and enrich the educational, cultural, social, and spiritual lives of individuals, families, and communities in creative and sustainable ways, according to Moore. For further information, go to http://www.murdock-trust.org. K9 Dakota’s career
K9 Dakota was shot and killed Tuesday while searching for an armed suspect as part of a mission with the Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team. The suspected shooter is being held in the Clark County jail. Dakota was born in Slovakia in July 2002 and put into full service with the Vancouver department in July 2006. During that just-under 15-month period Dakota was responsible for 150 narcotics finds and 100 suspect captures. Dakota’s handler was officer Roger Evans. A news release from the Vancouver Police Department states: “The Vancouver Police Department is saddened by the death of K9 Dakota and truly appreciates the outpouring of support from the community during this difficult time.” Utility district
approves Clark Public Utilities’ commissioners have adopted a conservation rate for its water utility customers, placing a premium of 60 percent for residential customers who use more than 3,600 cubic of water during a month. According to utility spokesman Mick Shutt, the conservation rates will affect only about 17 percent of the utility’s water customers. The residential rate of $1.38 per 100 cubic feet of water remains unchanged, up to a total of 3,600 cubic feet a month. The conservation rate will be $2.21 per 100 cubic feet beyond the first 3,600 cubic feet. The new rate closely tracks the costs of meeting peak demand in summer months, according to Shutt. Local Red Cross
vounteers Over a dozen volunteers from the Red Cross of Southwest Washington are among the more than 50 volunteers from across the state either in or on their way to California to provide assistance to wildfire victims. According to local Red Cross spokesperson Shirley Morgan, a disaster relief vehicle and five volunteers were sent to California yesterday and nine more are on their way today. David Denton, development director for the local Red Cross, leaves Thursday to participate in fund-raising other support activities. Fenton and other Red Cross officials will be seeking corporate contributions in terms of goods, services and money in the fire disaster area. According to Fenton, the southwest Washington Red Cross chapter has a large number of trained volunteers who can respond where they are needed and locally when they are needed. Of the California wildfires, Fenton says the damage in terms of total dollars could be greater than that of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money, says Morgan. The Red Cross of Southwest Washington telephone number is 693-5821. People Joe Greulich and Phillip Brown have been reappointed to the Clark County Bicycle Advisory Committee. Patricia Janik has been reappointed to the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council, representing social services agencies. Calendar Calling the meeting
“Coffee with Your Commissioners,” Port of Ridgefield
commissioners are holding an open house from 4 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Ridgefield Community Center, 210
Main Avenue. The meeting is intended to review plans and to
receive public input on proposed Ridgefield waterfront goals.
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The second in a series of “Start Talking Before They Start
Drinking” program on alcohol and substance abuse is from 7 to
9 p.m. this evening in the First United Methodist Church,
33rd and Main Streets. The program includes a youth panel.
For further information, call
885-6579.
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The state Higher Education Coordinating Board meets in public
session at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, on the Salmon Creek
campus of Washington State University Vancouver.
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Clark County Community Pride Design Awards are being
presented during a program that begins at 2:30 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 25, in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street.
K9 Dakota killed on a manhunt--Columbian, John Branton WSU Vancouver to install emergency warning system--Columbian, Isolde Raferty Hotel could be built north of Parker House--Camas Post-Record Hazel Dell former poor farm property may get new lease on life--Columbian, Michael Andersen Office of state long-term health care ombudsman moves to Longview--Columbian, Michael Andersen Schools open, job picture improves--Columbian, Jonathan Nelson VHA plan to overhaul rent assistance causes concern--Columbian, Courtney Sherwood Fort Vancouver grad Nick Richey making Hollywood ripples--Columbian, Mike Bailey Clang, clang, clang went the trolley--Columbian, Tom Koenninger Bush challenges nations to help bring democracy to Cuba--Washington Post, Michael Abramowitz Strong quake rocks western Indonesia--USA TODAY, AP
Wednesday on the Air
Port of Vancouver Commissioners (10/23)—4:30 p.m. CVTV CVTV programming on demand: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp |
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