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Pollard: State of the City is good, but is it good enough?
Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard. Photo Courtesy Barbara Kerr, Clark College Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard cautioned citizens not to be satisfied with mediocrity during his 11th State of the City address today before an audience of more than 300. I am happy to tell you that the state of America’s Vancouver is good. However, we have to ask ourselves, “Is ‘good’ good enough?” “Every morning when I wake up I ask myself, “Can we be better?” I know we can and that is a big reason why I proudly serve as Mayor of this amazing city.” Pollard focused on seizing opportunity in his speech,. He discussed the importance of supporting major projects such as downtown waterfront development and the Columbia Crossing bridge as key to the city’s ability to grow and flourish. The preferred bridge alternative, Pollard said, must include a replacement bridge option and must include light rail. How far light rail should extend into Vancouver continues to be a point of discussion. Pollard also implored the audience to support connecting downtown with the city’s historical district. “Another vital connection that will be made is the connection between downtown and the Historic Reserve with a freeway cap or lid from about 9th Street to Evergreen Boulevard. This connection will once again unite our historic area with our thriving downtown. We need bold projects like this . . . projects that will lift America’s Vancouver above the ordinary.” Cancer takes Janelle Schaefer at 43
Mrs. Sleeper was the youngest daughter of Bob and Sally Schaefer.
Mrs. Sleeper Janelle is also survived by survived Jeffrey Sleeper and their two sons Bryson and Cameron, her brother Lou and his wife her brother, Lou and his wife, Laurie, her sister, Cyndee Schaefer and an extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sleeper was raised in Vancouver and graduated from Fort Vancouver High School. She attended Washington State University and graduated from Willamette University. Mrs. Sleeper worked for Conkling and McCormick in public relations in Portland and later worked for many years with Vancouver-based HOSTS Learning, promoting the benefits of mentoring students. Most recently she owned her own public relations firm, JKS Consulting. The family suggests that instead of flowers, contributions can be made to any of the following: The Janelle Schaefer Sleeper Cancer Research Fund % of SW Washington Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668 or Hospice of S.W. Washington or the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center. 2008 Business Opportunity Expo to showcase north Clark County business potential Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben& Jerry’s Ice Cream, will be the keynote speaker at the 2008 Business Opoortunity Expo May 29 at the Clark County Events Center at the Fairgrounds. Jointly hosted by the cities of Battle Ground, La Center and Ridgefield, and the Port of Ridgefield, the all-day expo will showcase business opportunities in north Clark County. Port of Ridgefield executive director Brent Grening said, “The expo is targeted at local companies looking to expand or showcase their businesses, companies outside the area looking to relocate or expand operations, and anyone interested in learning more about Clark County.” Go to www.2008bizoppexpo.com for more details.
CVTV programming on demand: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp
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