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Vancouver’s Second Annual Girlfriends Half Marathon a huge success The 2nd Annual Girlfriends’ Half-Marathon on Sun., October 19, was a huge success helping to raise more than $20,000 for the Susan G Komen for the Cure to help with the treatment and cure of breast cancer. Last year’s event had 400 participants. This year’s race was capped at 1,000 participants and sold out months before the event. “We had more than 1,000 runners and walkers from over 26 states, Canada and even Scotland complete the 13.1 mile event. The response has been overwhelming with avid running and walking event enthusiasts saying this was the best event they had ever participated in,” said Sherri McMillan, event director and owner with her husband Alex of Northwest Personal Training & Fitness Education in Vancouver. What made the difference? “The incredible citizens of Vancouver who volunteered their time to help out including local firefighters, officer reserves and paramedics,” said McMillan. “I was told that our 200-plus volunteers were the best in the world. I feel so proud to live in Vancouver, Washington.” The scenic and fast course took runners through downtown, around Ester Short Park, through the Vancouver Farmer’s Market, along the Columbia River waterfront, through Marine Park, over the Confluence Bridge, by Pearson Airport, through Fort Vancouver, and along Officer’s Row. McMillan also credited the success to the local businesses that supported the event. “Even in tough economic times,” McMillan said, “Vancouver businesses rally around an important cause” “Our event would never have been as successful as it was if it wasn’t for the City of Vancouver, and local business and volunteer community support. Our community always seems to pull together! Mayor Royce Pollard even came down on race day for a welcome address and to do the final countdown to the start,” McMillan said. Race winners
Kim Lester and
Cyndee Hein, both of Camas, but
who had never met prior to the event, finished in 1:29:32 (a 6:50 minute
mile pace) in perfect “Girlfriends” style: holding hands while racing
across the finish line.
Bank of Clark County is pleased to announce the promotion of Cirith Anderson-Sebree to Vice President and Risk and Compliance Manager in their Finance Department located at 1400 Washington Street, Suite 200, in Vancouver. Anderson-Sebree will oversee the bank’s risk management and compliance programs while continuing to provide special research and analysis in conjunction with the bank’s executive management team. Prior to joining the bank in October 2006, she researched and analyzed consumer demographic data to identify market channels and factors affecting product demand. An active community booster, Anderson-Sebree is a volunteer with Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Friends of the Arts, the Uptown Village Association in Vancouver, and Minds Matter of Portland, Inc. Cancer center seeking donations for patients & families The Southwest Cancer Center has launched a giving campaign for its patients. From now through November 15, patients in need at the Southwest Cancer Center can submit a food and gift wish list. Sponsoring families, businesses, or other groups/organizations may sign up to receive and fulfill a wish list. Sponsors may specify the size of the family they can help or request a partial family if desired. Sponsors purchase and gift-wrap the items and assemble food baskets, which will be delivered by a Cancer Center employee or volunteer. Anyone interested in the program may contact Sherilyn Brown, Cancer Center Coordinator of Volunteers at 360-514-3125 or sdbrown@swmedicalcenter.org. News Brief A new science fiction toy store, D&S Sci-fi Toy World, is now open in Battle Ground. Owners are David and Stephanie Roberts. The store has been operating as an internet storefront for the past 13 years and carries the largest selection of Star Wars toys in Southwest Washington. The store is located at 1517 S. Parkway, Ave., Battle Ground. Call 360-666-3063 for more information. Calendar Save the date: The Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tues., Nov. 18, 2008, 1:30-4:30 p.m. in downtown Vancouver at 1201 Main St.
Candidate Forum (10/17)—4:30 p.m. CVTV
CVTV
programming on demand:
http://www.cityofvancouver.us
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Bank
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