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Bonsai—Blooming azalea is one of dozens of Bonsai trees that retired Vancouver dentist Bob Laws has raised since becoming interested in the art of Bonsai in 1983. Laws has since served as president of the Portland and the Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs and he has served as trustee for the American Bonsai Society. Photo of the miniature plant is by Insider photographer Larry Easter.
Master plan
for Columbia Waterfront Columbia Waterfront, LLC, submitted its waterfront development master plan to the City of Vancouver today. The urban development on the north shore of the Columbia River reflects extensive community input. The Waterfront development reclaims a prime piece of riverfront property for the community. The property reconnects to the downtown street network at Grant and Esther Streets via new underpasses that will be vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle friendly. The underpasses are being constructed as part of a City of Vancouver/Port of Vancouver/BNSF Railway project. “We remain committed to transforming our waterfront,” said mayor Royce Pollard. “This action puts us one step closer to realizing our vision for a world-class development on the Columbia.” For more than a year, businesses, city officials, and neighborhood and community groups offered ideas through meetings, forums, tours and open houses. The resulting master plan shows how the site will be integrated with the natural landscape and the city. Retail, commercial, residential and recreational spaces will boast river, mountain and cityscape views. “The Waterfront will be a mixed-use site alive with activity day and night,” said Barry Cain, president of Gramor Development. “We see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect the community with the river in ways that have been unavailable for far too long.” The project is designed around four primary uses: Office & business: The Waterfront’s approximately 1 million square feet of commercial space may include everything from individual office buildings to a campus-style corporate hub, with the singular location ideal for world headquarters. Retail & hospitality: Expansive sidewalks and human-scale buildings will attract patrons to waterfront restaurants, shops, independent stores and boutique hotels. Living & residences: A diverse mix of residents will live in approximately 3,000 riverfront residences, including condos, apartments and townhouses. Many residents will be able to walk to work. Recreation & parks: Approximately 10 acres of parks, open spaces and riverside green spaces will offer abundant opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty. Walking and biking trails will wind throughout the site. Construction is expected to begin in 2011, coinciding with completion of the city’s waterfront access project and railroad quiet zone project. George N. Diamond with Real Estate Investment Group of Portland, Ore., is handling the sales and leasing. Columbia Waterfront, LLC, purchased the 28-acre former Boise Cascade site in early 2008 and subsequently leased an additional three acres from the Port of Vancouver that was added to the development. Doomed? The Forum at the Library explores, “Will our local newspapers survive the current economic crisis and readership changes?” at its 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, forum in the Vancouver Community Library, 1007 E Mill Plain Boulevard. Panelists are Scott Campbell, publisher, The Columbian, Marvin Case, publisher, The Reflector, and Peter Bhattia, executive editor, The Oregonian. Long-time forum representative Bob Moser will moderate. There is no charge for the Forums at the Library. TECO signs lease with port
for SWWDC
says 700 summer jobs to A Summer Youth Employment Program administered by the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council will place 14-24-year-olds in jobs so they can attain workplace skills, earn a paycheck and develop a strong work ethic. The program will provide 180 hours of paid work experience over a six-week period this summer in a variety of local jobs. The project is financed through $2.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Recruitment is underway with work assignments slated to start in July. Those who want to apply for the program should go to www.jobeligibility.com to determine whether they qualify and to identify whom to contact. First Independent
employees First Independent employees have created a career closet for women trying to re-enter the workforce after being homeless. Bank employees have collected new and gently used professional clothing as well as toiletry items for women in Second Step Housing, a local nonprofit organization providing transitional housing for homeless women and their children. Some bank employees have also volunteered additional time for career counseling and are providing tips for successful interview skills People Jan Westerberg, a kindergarten teacher at Union Ridge Elementary School, has been named employee of the year in the Ridgefield School District. Also recognized by the district were Kim Allais, physical education teacher at Ridgefield High School, certified employee of the year, Joel Koeth, an employee with the grounds/maintenance and operations, classified employee of the year. Doug TenEyck received an award for support services employee recognition for his work as a specialized student services teacher at South Ridge Elementary school. <> Vancouver Realtor Karen Stanley has earned the REALTOR e-PRO® Certification from the National Association of Realtors ®. News brief Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is the new name of Legacy’s medical facility north of Vancouver. Legacy’s parent company, Legacy Health System, has shortened its name to Legacy Health. Calendar The Port of Portland’s Airport Citizens Noise Advisory Committee is meeting in Vancouver at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in McLoughlin Middle School, 5802 MacArthur Boulevard. Community Calendar Links
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