For this education
professional, the next step is Clark College
Darcy
L. Rourk
Dr. Darcy L. Rourk, senior
professional in human resources, an education professional with
experience as a faculty member and administrator, is the new
associate vice president of human resources at Clark College.
Prior to joining Clark, Rourk served as assistant superintendent in
the Northwest Regional Educational Service District (ESD) in
Hillsboro, OR. She also served as assistant superintendent in the
Canby, OR. School District and superintendent in the Ninety One
School District in Hubbard, OR. She was a teacher and administrator
in the Manhattan-Ogden School District in Manhattan, Kan.
A
native of Kansas, Rourk attended Kansas State University, where she
earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s
degree in curriculum and instruction, and a Ph.D. in educational
administration.
Rourk has served as an adjunct faculty member at institutions
including Concordia University, Kansas State University, Clackamas
Community College, and the Institute for the Development of
Educational Activities, Inc., in Dayton, Ohio.
In
addition to being licensed as a Standard Administrator and Standard
Superintendent in Oregon, Rourk is a certified Senior Professional
in Human Resources (SPHR).
Following her appointment by Gov.
John Kitzhaber, Rourk served on Oregon’s Quality Education
Commission from 2000–2002. She has also served as president of the
United Way Board of Directors in Manhattan, KA., and as a Court
Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Vancouver, WA.
Rourk says, “I am very excited about being at Clark College and
working within the Vancouver community. Clark has a wonderful
reputation as a college, and it is an honor to be selected for this
position. I look forward to meeting the exemplary faculty, staff and
students and to immersing myself into life at the college.”
The Vancouver Planning
Commission presents “Planning for an Aging Population”
The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold its First Tuesday
Presentation, Planning for an Aging Population,” from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2, at Vancouver City Hall, Council chambers, 210 E.
13th Street.
With the aging of the baby boomer, the number of seniors in Clark
County is anticipated to almost triple over the next 20 years. Join
a panel of local experts to discuss how this will impact housing,
services and life in our communities.
David Kelly, executive
director of the Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and
Disabilities, will discuss overall aging issues and demographic
trends.
Alan DeLaTorre, instructor at
the Portland State University Institute on Aging, will discuss
land-use planning for aging populations.
Daniel Purgiel, principal,
LRS Architects, will discuss senior housing development issues and
trends.
Warren Page, chief operating
officer of Artegan, will discuss senior housing from an operator and
developer’s perspective.
This presentation is sponsored by the Vancouver Planning Commission
and is open to the public. The presentation is intended for
informational purposes only, and no policy decisions will be made.
RSVP by contacting Terry Lenhart
at 487-7955 or by
emailing at
terry.lenhart@ci.vancouver.wa.us.
News Briefs
“I
do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am.” The
famous line from the much celebrated Green Eggs and Ham book by
author Dr. Seuss will come to life next week in Evergreen Public
Schools. First graders in 20 of the district’s elementary schools
will be served up green eggs and ham provided by Beaches restaurant
and will receive a free book complements of the Evergreen School
District Foundation. The event is part of Read Across America, a
national effort to promote literacy. The schedule for the
festivities is as follows: Monday, March 1, Illahee Elementary
School, Riverview Elementary School, Columbia Valley Elementary
School and Mill Plain Elementary School; Tuesday, March 2, Marrion
Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School, Crestline Elementary
School and Fisher’s Landing Elementary School; Wednesday, March 3,
Burton Elementary School, Fircrest Elementary School, Hearthwood
Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School; Thursday, March 4,
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School,
Image Elementary School and Endeavour Elementary School; and Friday,
March 5, Sifton Elementary School, Silver Star Elementary School,
Sunset Elementary School and York Elementary School.
Calendar
The Vancouver School of Arts and
Academics PTSA presents the 2010 Dinner Theatre production of
Storms & Scoundrels, an
original comedic production in the vein of The Commedia dell’ Arte,
at 7 p.m. tonight through Saturday night, Feb. 26 and 27, in the
VSAA Royal Durst Theater, 3101 Main Street. Call
904-8507 for more
information.
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Magenta Theater is featuring
Crossing Delancey at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday night, Feb.
26 and 27, at 606 Main Street. Tickets cost $10-$15 and can be
purchased online at
www.magentatheater.com.
Crossing Delancey is mostly
set inside a small bookstore. Magenta Theater asks patrons to please
bring a new or gently-used book, suitable for children and youth, to
the performances. The donated books will be delivered to Open House
Ministries in late February. Patrons are asked to provide their name
with the donation, so that they can be recognized on its website.
Call 635-4358 for more
information.
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The Christian Youth Theater presents Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast,
written by Alan Menken and
the late Howard Ashman, and with new songs by Menken and
Tim Rice, at 7 p.m. tonight,
Feb. 26, at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
28, at the Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School,
1201 39th Street. For tickets or more information, visit
http://www.cytvanport.org/.
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The Christian Youth Theater also presents a unique version of
Alice – The Looking Glass Girl,
a modern, upbeat rock musical created by writer and composer
Jon Lorenz. Performances will
be at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 26, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, and 3
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28., in Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th
Street. Visit
http://www.cytvanport.org/
or call 750-8550 for more
information.
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The Columbia River High School Music Association is having its
fundraising event “Swing Night” from 7 to 11p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27,
at the Clark County Dance Center, 10713 NE 117th Avenue. There will
be one hour of ballroom dance lessons by
Joseph and
Julieann Platt and then live
dance following by the Columbia River High School Jazz Ensemble and
the Beacock Music New Horizons Jazz Band. Tickets are $15 for adults
and $10 for students with their ASB card and are available at the
door. For more information, call
635-1777.
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The MOMS Club of Vancouver NW is hosting a preschool fair from 3 to
6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Three Oaks Community Library, 800-C
NE Tenney Road, for those who are interested in enrolling their
child in preschool for the fall of 2010 or have questions about
sending their child to preschool. This event is open to the public
and free of charge, and preschool representatives will be available
to hand out brochures, application materials and to answer
questions.
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Loaves and Fishes will be serving hot meals to senior citizens from
noon to 2 p.m. Monday, March 1, in the La Center Community Center,
1000 E 4th Street.
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Vancouver City Council meets from 4 to 6 p.m. for workshops followed
by a full council meeting and public hearings at 7 p.m. Monday,
March 1, in Council Chambers.
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Washougal City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, March 1, in City
Council chambers.
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Port of Camas-Washougal meet for an executive session at 3 p.m.
Monday, March 1, followed by an open meeting at 4 p.m.
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Battle Ground City Council City Council Meeting at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 1, in Council chambers, 109 SW 1st Street, 2nd floor.
Friday
on the air
Clark County Board of Health (2-24)--5:21 p.m. CVTV
Clark County Close Up (2-14)--6:22 p.m. CVTV
Clark County Animal Control Hearings (2-10)--6:59 p.m. CVTV
Forum: Emergency Preparedness for Clark County (1-21)--7:14 p.m.
CVTV
Bravo! Vancouver: Beethoven, Brubeck & The Blues (1-24)--8:49 p.m.
CVTV
State of the County - 2010 (2-4)--9:59 p.m. CVTV
Clark County Focus (2-18)--11:29 p.m. CVTV
Community
Calendar Links
Friday,
February 26, 2010 Headlines
Links to news of
local & national significance
Washougal City Council to repeal revitalization
resolution--Columbian, Marissa Harshman
Wash. House budget threatens Gorge funding--Columbian, Kathie Durbin
Women embrace art--Columbian, Mary Ann Albright
Baird quiet as he focuses on unfinished business--Columbian, Kathie
Durbin
Paterson drops out of governor race--New York Times, Danny Hakim and
James Barron
Desiree Rogers steeping down next month--Huffington Post, AP
