Bridge design concept
revealed
The volunteer Columbia River Crossing Urban Design Advisory Group (UDAG)
made a recommendation earlier today on a design concept for the
replacement I-5 bridge and two alternatives for the North Portland
Harbor bridge.
Today’s agenda also included an update on the recent recommendation
received by the project’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
for a covered pathway on the I-5 bridge, the transit recommendations
from the Vancouver Working Group, information about a Sept. 30
transit station workshop on Hayden Island, design refinements being
evaluated, and a summary of walls and landscaping for the corridor.
The Architectural Design Concept images are available at
http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/FileLibrary/
MeetingMaterials/UDAG/ArchitecturalDesign
Concepts.pdf.
The Urban Design Advisory Group (UDAG) advises CRC on the appearance
and design of bridge, transit and highway improvements. This
bi-state group is led by Vancouver Mayor
Royce Pollard and Portland
Mayor Sam Adams. The 14
members from Oregon and Washington contribute diverse professional
and community perspectives on a variety of topics including
architecture, aesthetic design, cultural and historic resources,
community connections, and sustainability.
YWCA celebrates after winning Umpqua
Bank’s Click 4A Cause campaign
Pictured here are the many that gathered for YWCA’s celebration for
winning $15,000 from Umpqua’s Click 4A Cause campaign.
After Bank of Clark County, which was a longtime supporter of YWCA,
was bought by Umpqua Bank, Jennifer
Werdel, director of development and communications, contacted
Nicole Stein, vice president
of community responsibility for Umpqua Bank,
about supporting YWCA. From there, YWCA was invited to apply
to participate in the Click 4A Cause program.
Since the campaign kickoff, YWCA Clark County has won $15,000, after
receiving more community votes than any other participating
nonprofit during Umpqua's Click 4A Cause campaign. The other
participating nonprofits were Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley
in Chico, CA, and Kids Unlimited in Medford, OR, both also receiving
donated funds from Umpqua.
Staff members, volunteers, and local officials joined together
yesterday at 11 a.m. at YWCA Clark County to celebrate YWCA's
victory in winning Umpqua Bank's Click 4A Cause campaign.
"Partnering with Umpqua Bank for the Click 4A Cause campaign has
helped raise awareness of YWCA Clark County efforts," said
Werdel. "The campaign allowed
us to extend our community outreach through the world of social
media, and in turn provide critical funding that fulfills a basic
need."
Stein stated: "Community
nonprofits are in need of financial support now more than ever, with
many receiving less funding when the need is higher. We developed
Click 4A Cause to help three nonprofits explore new online avenues
to generate visibility and grow community support, while overcoming
the financial challenges facing them in the current economy. We're
pleased to be able to help bring these programs to life and to look
forward to continued work with these nonprofits as they serve our
communities."
Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra raffles off classic Mustang convertible as fundraiser
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has received the generous donation
of a 2005 Ford Mustang Convertible from
Carolyn Propstra, as
announced by VSO Board Chair Betty
Sue Morris. That car is being raffled off to benefit The VSO
beginning today.
Tickets are available at The VSO
office at 1220 Main Street in downtown Vancouver, or by calling The
VSO office at 735-7278. Cost
of each ticket is $25 or five for $100. A limited amount of tickets
will be sold.
Drawing for the winner of the car will be held at
The VSO Concert on Sunday, February 21 at Skyview Concert
Hall. The winner need not be present to win.
Propstra is the widow of George
Propstra, the founder of Burgerville, USA, which was founded
in 1961 in Vancouver. Propstra is a
long-time season
VSO ticket-holder and classical
music lover.
News Brief
Clark County Public Health, Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation,
and City of Camas Parks & Recreation are advising the public to
avoid contact with water at Lacamas Lake and adjoining Round Lake
because of elevated levels of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
Water samples are being tested for toxicity, but the results will
not be available until next week. Lacamas Lake Regional Park will
remain open. Water in the restrooms and shelters is safe to use and
drink.
Calendar
Vancouver
City Council meets for workshops 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a regular
meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, City Council Chambers.
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Port of Ridgefield is holding a three day
Waterfront Planning Tour traveling through Seattle to North
Vancouver B.C., Monday through Wednesday, September 21 – 23. The
regular meeting for Sept. 23 has been moved to Wednesday, Sept. 30.
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Port of Camas Washougal meets at 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21,
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Families are encouraged to find out what Girl Scouts is all about
tonight from 6 to 11 p.m., Westfield Vancouver, 8700 NE Mall Drive.
For more information, visit
www.westfield.com/vancouver.
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Celebrate Freedom Festival starts at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19, Fort Vancouver Parade Ground, between Evergreen
and E 5th Streets. For more information,
visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/calendar.asp?submenuid=66885.
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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the
premier of Chor Anno, a concert being performed by twenty Northwest
choral musicians under the direction of
Howard Heharg at 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 19, First United Methodist Church, 410 E 33rd
Street. For more information, call
735-7278.
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Vancouver Farmers Market begins today and
continues through the weekend, 8th and Esther Streets.
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Meet at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, for a free
guided walking tour of Salmon Creek Trail. Trail guides and
pedometers will be given away. Salmon Creek Sports Association
Complex, 800 NE 117th Street. For more information, call
619-1134.
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Clark County Veterans Stand Down 2009 event for
needy/homeless veterans and their families is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21, at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5th Street. Many
services will be provided. Call
904-1146 or 574-8561
for more information.
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Registration for Share’s Golf Classic begins at 10 a.m., putting and
driving contests at 11:30 a.m., with shotgun start at 1 p.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 19. Proceeds will benefit the hungry and homeless in
Clark County. Foursome fee is $400; $100 for individuals. 15001 NE
181st Street, Brush Prairie. For more information, call
750-4436 ext.
304.
Friday on the air
Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners (9-8)—4:02 p.m. CVTV
36th Annual Natural Areas Conference: Keynote Luncheon (9-16)—4:47
p.m. CVTV
New York
Yankees at Seattle (live)—7 p.m. FSN, KFXX
Clark County Planning Commission (9-17)—7 p.m. CVTV
Community Calendar Links
Friday,
September 18, 2009 Headlines
Links to news of
local & national significance
Both Clark County hospitals in growth spurt--Columbia, Julia
Anderson
Agreement on design, more conflict on lanes--Columbian, Jeffrey
Mize
Marketplace: Signs point to recovery, then jobs--Columbian, Julia
Anderson
13 local farms offer free tours Saturday--Columbian, AP
Irving Kristol dead at 89--Huffington Post, Hillel Italie
Fed to seek limits on big banks' pay practices--Washington Post,
Neil Irwin and Tomoeh Murakami Tse
