EOCF selects new board
member
Rollin Perrigo
Educational
Opportunities for Children and Families has elected
Rollin Perrigo to serve on its
Board of Directors. Perrigo is an accountant at Jan Stockton, P.C.,
in Vancouver. He is also a member of the Camas-Washougal Rotary.
EOCF has a
40-year history in Clark County, supporting Head Start, Early Head
Start, Early Childhood Education and HotShots Youth Sports. For more
information, visit
Educational
Opportunities for Children & Families.
Southwest
Washington Visitors Bureau launches new brand
Vancouver,
Washington is the fourth largest and oldest city in the state but
continues to be confused with the Canadian city. Today, the
Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau launched a new
brand, "Visit Vancouver USA Discover the Original," complete with a
new logo.
"I am confident
that this brand will begin clearing up the confusion between the
Canadian city and our city, which was really reinforced during the
2010 Winter Olympics," said Gerry Link, manager of the Hilton
Vancouver Washington and the convention center. Tourism in Clark
County provides more than 4,000 jobs and generates more than $421
million annually in direct spending to the local economy. There are
2,600 guestrooms available in the community. The new brand was
developed with input from regional community and civic leaders,
local business owners and representatives from the hospitality
industry. Meeting
planners and travelers who had requested Visitors Guides were also
surveyed.
The bureau has
a new name as well and will now be known as the Vancouver USA
Regional Tourism Office. The organization’s mission is to promote
both Vancouver and Clark County by increasing convention and visitor
business.
Residents encouraged
to support Google4Vancouver
Vancouver
residents have the power to determine if the city will be chosen for
a project that could increase internet speeds up to 100 times
faster.
Search engine
company Google plans to install fiber optic networks in the cities
chosen for the “Google Fiber for Communities” project. Part of the
application includes gauging community interest.
“People are
encouraged to register their support by going to the City’s Web site
at
www.cityofvancouver.us. or go to the special Facebook page
Google4Vancouver,” said Patrick
Gilbride, the city’s Information Technology manager. The
deadline for applications is March 26.
Vancouver Mayor
Tim Leavitt talked about the
project in his State of the City address on March 4.
“Not only would
more access to high-speed internet and greater bandwidth solidify
Vancouver’s position in the Silicon Forest, it will drive job growth
and give people another reason to live, work and most importantly,
stay here in the Vancouver-Clark County region, “ Leavitt said.
News
Briefs
By direction of
Gov. Chris Gregoire, flags at
all Washington state agencies will be flow at half-staff on Monday,
March 22 in memory of U.S. Army
Private First Class Erin L. McLyman who died in a mortar
attack while serving in Iraq.
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Center for Social and Environment Justice at Washington State
University Vancouver is hosting a spring conference on Saturday,
March 27 entitled “Mobilizing Community Health, Well-being and
Equity.” More information is available at
www.vancouver.wsu.edu.
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The Nutter Foundation is accepting community grant applications.
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations which focus on youth
development programs. In 2009, the foundation awarded more than
$100,000. Applications are available online at
www.nutterfoundation.org
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city of Vancouver is seeking applicants for a full-term position on
the new Clark County Arts Commission. The 11-member commission will
work to enhance and support the growth of the local economy through
collaboration among patrons of the arts, artists, the business
community, service groups and schools. Applications are due on April
5, contact Cara Cantonwine at
360-487-8630.
Calendar
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The
Vancouver Farmers Market opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 20.
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The
Friends of Trees will be planting 60 street and yard trees starting
at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, March 20, meeting at the Salvation Army
Church, 1500 NE 112th Ave.
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The
Vancouver City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, March 22 at Council
Chambers.
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The
Clark County Rural Lands Task Force will participate in a joint task
force with the Clark County Commission from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 23 at the Dollars Corner Fire Station, 21609 NE 72nd Ave.
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The
Columbia River Economic Development Council is hosting an event
entitled “Washington’s Energy Future” at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,
March 25, at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver.
More information is available at
http://www.credc.org.
Friday
on the air
City Council Workshop(3-15)
— 7 p.m.-CVTV 23
Clark County Board of Health(2-24)
—9 p.m.-CVTV 23
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March 19, 2010 Headlines
Links to news of
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Wallace era nears end - Kathie Durbin, The Columbian
Colleagues urge Baird to vote for health care bill | The Columbian-
Kathie Durbin, The Columbian
Vancouver police union OKs no-raise contract | The Columbian-
Andrea Damewood-The Columbian
Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches - The New
York Times
New
Bus Route To Connect Portland And Seaside- Kristian
Foden-Vencil, OPB News
Gonzaga vs. Florida State is a classic offense vs. defense matchup |-
Bud Withers, The Seattle Times
