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New vote tally: Mielke ahead
in county race The latest numbers from Clark County Elections officials put Republican Tom Mielke in the lead over his opponent, Democrat Pam Brokaw in the race to succeed Clark County Commissioner Betty Sue Morris. Numbers released this afternoon by elections officials put Mielke ahead by 116 votes. This morning he led with just 78 votes. Clark County elections officials said a recount is likely once the final ballots are counted. Officials also said it could take weeks to complete the final tally and recount process.
Click here for the most current election report.  Moeller
appointed to leadership roleRep. Jim Moeller (D-Vancouver), former Vancouver City Council member and newly re-elected to his seat in the Washington State Legislature’s 49th District, was appointed Sunday as deputy speaker pro-tem elect. He first ran for state elected office in 2002 when Rep. Val Ogden retired. He took office in January 2003 and has been re-elected twice. Moeller is a Vancouver native who attended George C. Marshall Elementary and McLoughlin Junior High. He went on to Clark Community College and Washington State University, before doing graduate study at Portland State University. Moeller was named to the leadership position by the House Democratic Caucus. Veteran's Day Closures
include Daily Insider Additional closures include U.S. Post Offices, public schools, colleges, city, county, state and federal offices, libraries, driver's licenses, and most banks. Not everything is shut down, however. Liquor stores remain open. C-Tran and TriMet will follow regular schedules. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and other financial markets will open and close on schedule. Holiday bonus: parking meters in downtown Vancouver are free tomorrow. $1 Million Lough Endowment to
Benefit
Provision for an endowment gift totaling $1 million has been made to the
Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust from the estate of
Frank
and
JoAnne Lough.
The endowment will perpetually endow the Reserve Trust’s annual
Celebrate Freedom Veterans Day Parade as well as “This generous gift was established through collaboration with the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington,” said Strahan. “The Community Foundation was a great partner in enabling us to facilitate the intent of the Loughs.” Frank Lough served in the United States Navy for more than 20 years. In keeping with the couple’s belief that younger generations should not forget the sacrifice and commitment of its veterans, more than $640,000 of their bequest will be invested as a restricted fund and dedicated to the annual production costs of the November Veterans Day Parade and festivities. Another $170,000 of the bequest also will be invested as a perpetual account and restricted to educational programs at the Pearson Air Museum managed by the Historic Reserve Trust. When Frank Lough was a youth, his passion for flying was fueled by his father when they built airplanes together. Frank acquired his first airplane when he was still a teen, and he owned several planes throughout his lifetime. He flew into and out of Pearson Field, and he also visited Pearson Air Museum. His wife JoAnne, who shared Frank’s passion for flying, received her pilot’s license as well. The final piece of the Lough gift will mature in about 15 years and will be worth approximately $250,000. This will become part of the Veterans Day Parade Fund and will be applied to this event. Funds that exceed parade costs may be allocated to other Celebrate Freedom programs including Flag Day, the Marshall Public Leadership Award, the Marshall Youth Award, Independence Day at the Historic Reserve or the Marshall Lecture Series. Business, community leaders appointed to Clark College boards Clark College recently announced new appointments to the boards of the Clark College Foundation, Alumni Association and Penguin Athletic Club. Dr. Larry Easter, Jason Joner, and Rick Takach will each serve a three-year term on the Foundation Board of Directors. Easter is a professor emeritus at Clark College, where he taught psychology and computer science. Joner, an attorney with Miller Nash LLP, has taught business and corporate law in the Clark College paralegal program. Takach is president and CEO of Vesta Hospitality, a national hotel management and development firm. "The addition of these new board members strengthens the backgrounds and experiences of our foundation board,” says Bruce Davidson, chair of the foundation board. “Rick Takach is a recognized international leader in the hospitality business. Jason Joner is a strong, local business attorney and he is a Clark College alumnus. Larry Easter's faculty experiences as an instructor at Clark are invaluable. We are grateful to have their collective talents helping to lead our foundation." In addition, six new members were appointed to three-year terms on the Clark College Alumni Association Board. The new Alumni Association board members are (Ignacia) Alex Gordon, Nelson Holmberg, Maya Muller, Andrew Ness, Donna Roberge-Nozel and Rico Selga. In addition, David Gross has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of the Penguin Athletic Club. Established in 1973, the Clark College Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public charity and serves as the fundraising arm of Clark College. “The Clark College Foundation provides a margin of excellence for Clark College and its students. We do this by bridging the gap between the aspirations of the college and community and what is possible through state and federal funding. We expand student access to educational programs and services and we cultivate community, business, and governmental partnerships to support the college,” said Lisa Gibert, president and CEO of the Clark College Foundation. Gibert added, “The foundation’s goals, programs and activities support the college’s mission and vision. “The foundation’s Board of Directors reflects the voice of the community in those important efforts. Together, we help Clark College continually take ‘the next step’ to support student success.” Evergreen Superintendent hosts Wednesday brown bag lunch John Deeder, Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent, will be available to meet with the community at his monthly no-host brown bag lunch on Wed., Nov. 12. Deeder will spend noon to 1 p.m. in the Evergreen room of the Tan Complex at the district’s Administrative Service Center to answer questions and discuss topics. Deeder hosts brown bag lunches every second Wednesday of the month until June 10. A complete listing of dates and times can be found on the district website at www.egreeps.org. Vancouver Symphony presents all-star lineup this weekend The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will feature works from Bernstein, Mahler and Dvorak this Saturday and Sunday with guest conductor Christopher Zimmerman and featuring guest artist Janine Hawley, mezzo-soprano. Guest conductor Christopher Zimmerman will lead The VSO through three selections from On the Town by Leonard Bernstein, Dvorak’s Symphony no.9 From the New World, and Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder. Go to http://www.vancouversymphony.org/ for more information or call 360-735-7278. Concert dates and times are Sat., Nov. 15, 3 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Concerts are held at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Calendar
CVTV
programming on demand:
http://www.cityofvancouver.us
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