WASHOUGAL, WASH. – The Port of Camas-Washougal’s marina parking lot is buzzing with activity as thousands of feet of pipe are being welded together while a Mud Cat™ auger dredge stands ready in anticipation of a month-long dredging project that will start this week. In the same vicinity, over 30,000 board feet of lumber (equivalent to over six miles when placed to end to end) are piled high waiting to replace the old wood components of the marina’s floating
breakwater.
MARINA BASIN DREDGING
Despite the swift flowing Columbia River, periodic dredging is needed to remove natural accumulation of mud and silt sediments in order to maintain a navigable depth. The Port marina, approximately 1000 feet by 300 feet, has two areas totaling about 152,274 square feet thatw ill require a removal of about 12,100 cubic yard of sediments. This will return the marina basin to approximately 4 to 6 feet depth (from 0’Columbia River Datum[CRD]).
This year, the Port marina basin dredging project received permits for an in-water disposal of project sediments at an area south of Lady Island, almost a mile downriver from the marina.
This accounts for over 4,000 feet of 10”pipes that are currently being welded together to form the floating discharge pipe that will transport the dredged sediments to the designated disposal site.
Project contractor, Plats Plus of Marysville, Wash., has a project completion deadline of January 31, 2009, because of the shortened in-water work window this season. The in-water work window, typically from November to February for the Columbia River from Tongue Point to Bonneville Dam, allows for construction projects in the river with the least impact to migrating fish. The Port’s marina basin dredging project is estimated to cost $290,287.62.
BREAKWATER REPAIR
Concurrently, the marina’s floating breakwater repair also began this week. The project is expected to use 32,578 board feet of lumber to replace all the structural wood components of the breakwater, and the replaced boards will be reattached to the existing concrete floats and walkways.
The marina breakwater is the outermost floating dock that serves as a transient dock to visiting commercial vessels and guest recreation boats. Technically, the breakwater provides a barrier that protects the marina from the full impact of waves from river traffic and activity. The breakwater repair project is estimated to cost $119,831.50 and the work will be performed by BCI Contracting, Portland, Ore.
The other marina-related capital projects scheduled for the 2008-2009 winter include installation of new launch ramps and fire department connections. The Port’s marina is home to over 350 recreational vessels that are 40 feet and under. The 4-lane launch ramp is open to the public 24/7, and users have access to the self-fuel station and restrooms.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Library District Announces Feb. 1 Schedule Changes
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Fort Vancouver Regional Library District will change the weekly schedule of open hours at six libraries effective Feb. 1. The changes are largely due to staff lay-offs necessitated by significantly reduced tax revenues and rising costs, but include other minor schedule adjustments as well.
The affected libraries, their schedule changes, and new schedules:
Library and current schedule Schedule change New schedule (begins Feb. 1)
Goldendale Community Library
M Tu W 12-8; Th F Sa 10-6 Closed Mondays; hours standardized Tu W Th F Sa 10-6:30
La Center Community Library
M W F 10-6; Tu Th 11-8 Tuesday and Thursday hours shifted M Tu W F 10-6; Th 10-8
Stevenson Community Library
M 9-5; Tu W 9-8; Th F Sa 9-5 Closed Mondays Tu W 9-8; Th F Sa 9-5
Three Creeks Community Library
M Tu W Th 10-8; F Sa 10-6 Closed Mondays Tu W Th 10-8; F Sa 10-6
Vancouver Community Library (main)
M Tu W Th 10-9; F Sa 10-6; Su 12-8 Closed Sundays; M-Th shifted 1 hr earlier M Tu W Th 9-8; F Sa 10-6
Vancouver Mall Community Library
M Tu W Th F Sa 10-9; Su 11-6 Closing earlier Th – Sa; opening later Su M Tu W 10-9; Th F Sa 10-6;
Su 12-6
Schedules at the seven other FVRL libraries remain the same. Both the Battle Ground and Cascade Park library schedules will be reduced by one day a week when their new buildings open, respectively in May 2009 and late 2009/early 2010.
A complete locations and hours list showing both the current and Feb. 1 schedules is available at http://www.fvrl.org/aboutus/branch_list.cfm.
The district previously announced staff reductions effective Jan. 31, including reduced hours for 13 positions and elimination of 24 positions across the district, out of a total current workforce of 246.
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“We sincerely regret being forced to reduce library service to the communities we serve,” said Bruce Ziegman, FVRL executive director. “Unfortunately, our economic situation left us no alternative other than to reduce payroll, in addition to making deep cuts in other budget areas. With a reduction of nearly 10 percent in our workforce, we don’t have the staff needed to keep our libraries open the same number of hours.”
Total number of district-wide weekly open hours with the Feb. 1 changes is 589.5, a 6.5 percent reduction from the current 631 open hours for library buildings.
The affected libraries, their schedule changes, and new schedules:
Library and current schedule Schedule change New schedule (begins Feb. 1)
Goldendale Community Library
M Tu W 12-8; Th F Sa 10-6 Closed Mondays; hours standardized Tu W Th F Sa 10-6:30
La Center Community Library
M W F 10-6; Tu Th 11-8 Tuesday and Thursday hours shifted M Tu W F 10-6; Th 10-8
Stevenson Community Library
M 9-5; Tu W 9-8; Th F Sa 9-5 Closed Mondays Tu W 9-8; Th F Sa 9-5
Three Creeks Community Library
M Tu W Th 10-8; F Sa 10-6 Closed Mondays Tu W Th 10-8; F Sa 10-6
Vancouver Community Library (main)
M Tu W Th 10-9; F Sa 10-6; Su 12-8 Closed Sundays; M-Th shifted 1 hr earlier M Tu W Th 9-8; F Sa 10-6
Vancouver Mall Community Library
M Tu W Th F Sa 10-9; Su 11-6 Closing earlier Th – Sa; opening later Su M Tu W 10-9; Th F Sa 10-6;
Su 12-6
Schedules at the seven other FVRL libraries remain the same. Both the Battle Ground and Cascade Park library schedules will be reduced by one day a week when their new buildings open, respectively in May 2009 and late 2009/early 2010.
A complete locations and hours list showing both the current and Feb. 1 schedules is available at http://www.fvrl.org/aboutus/branch_list.cfm.
The district previously announced staff reductions effective Jan. 31, including reduced hours for 13 positions and elimination of 24 positions across the district, out of a total current workforce of 246.
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Library schedule changes – 2
“We sincerely regret being forced to reduce library service to the communities we serve,” said Bruce Ziegman, FVRL executive director. “Unfortunately, our economic situation left us no alternative other than to reduce payroll, in addition to making deep cuts in other budget areas. With a reduction of nearly 10 percent in our workforce, we don’t have the staff needed to keep our libraries open the same number of hours.”
Total number of district-wide weekly open hours with the Feb. 1 changes is 589.5, a 6.5 percent reduction from the current 631 open hours for library buildings.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Urban Livestock Task Force to meet Jan. 14 and 28
Vancouver, WA – The next two meetings of the Clark County Urban Livestock Task Force will be Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin in Vancouver. The meetings begin at 6 p.m.
Convened by the Board of Clark County Commissioners, the task force is charged with reviewing standards for urban livestock and developing recommendations for any changes to current standards.
Task force members are Loren Carlson, Cheri Cornelius, Tom Meyer, Clarence Petty, Mary Ann Simonds, Denise Smee, Art Stubbs, and Norm Welsh.
Convened by the Board of Clark County Commissioners, the task force is charged with reviewing standards for urban livestock and developing recommendations for any changes to current standards.
Task force members are Loren Carlson, Cheri Cornelius, Tom Meyer, Clarence Petty, Mary Ann Simonds, Denise Smee, Art Stubbs, and Norm Welsh.
Columbia Credit Union Issues Fundraising Challenge For Band Trip To Inauguration
Vancouver, WA – Columbia Credit Union is helping the Evergreen High School Band and Color Guard drum up funds to pay for their trip to the presidential inauguration by challenging businesses and community members to make contributions. Columbia will match all donations up to $5,000.
The challenge is open to donations made between now and Feb. 14, 2009. “This is a great opportunity for our area youth to be represented at this historic inauguration and we want all band members to be able to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Laurie Kusch,Columbia Senior Vice President of Member Services/Chief Ambassador. Fundraising efforts to date have come up short $25,000. “It’s so great that Columbia stepped up to help – they were the first to call me this morning,” said Connie Ewart, Evergreen High School band booster club president. “I’m positive that we’ll meet our goal!”
Donations may be made to the Evergreen High School Booster Club using secure PayPal through their website at www.ehsboosters.com.
The challenge is open to donations made between now and Feb. 14, 2009. “This is a great opportunity for our area youth to be represented at this historic inauguration and we want all band members to be able to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Laurie Kusch,Columbia Senior Vice President of Member Services/Chief Ambassador. Fundraising efforts to date have come up short $25,000. “It’s so great that Columbia stepped up to help – they were the first to call me this morning,” said Connie Ewart, Evergreen High School band booster club president. “I’m positive that we’ll meet our goal!”
Donations may be made to the Evergreen High School Booster Club using secure PayPal through their website at www.ehsboosters.com.
Unjust Deserts: How the Rich are Taking Our Common Inheritance and Why We Should Take it Back
1/23/09 Discussion with Author and Demos Senior Fellow Lew Daly at Powell’s Books in Portland
New York, NY--The 2008 presidential campaign ended with a sharp moral debate about "spreading the wealth" in the United States. With recent news that the U.S. is officially in a recession, and as America’s households are teetering and our economic engine is seizing up, the issue of wealth distribution is front and center in public debate. In a timely and provocative work of social criticism, authors Lew Daly and Gar Alperovitz explore the history and future of wealth distribution in America in their new book, “Unjust Deserts: How the Rich are Taking Our Common Inheritance and Why We Should Take it Back.”
“Unjust Deserts” will be the topic of a special event on Friday, January 23rd, hosted by Powell’s City of Books on Burnside in Portland, OR. The event will feature a discussion with author Lew Daly, followed by a book signing. Admission is free and open to the public.
In what Barbara Ehrenreich calls “the untold story of wealth creation in our time,” Daly and Alperovitz argue that as people have solved numerous problems that bewildered and plagued those before us, we have accumulated an immense stock of knowledge. This knowledge is a social inheritance, nurtured by governments, institutions, and culture, and created by many generations of people. However, the fruits of knowledge--the wealth it generates--flows increasingly to the top. A new aristocracy is reaping huge unearned gains from our collective intellectual wealth. “Unjust Deserts” is a critical examination these issues and offers a fresh perspective that may help to resolve our country’s widening wealth gaps.
WHEN:
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Powell’s City of Books on Burnside
1005 W. Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
New York, NY--The 2008 presidential campaign ended with a sharp moral debate about "spreading the wealth" in the United States. With recent news that the U.S. is officially in a recession, and as America’s households are teetering and our economic engine is seizing up, the issue of wealth distribution is front and center in public debate. In a timely and provocative work of social criticism, authors Lew Daly and Gar Alperovitz explore the history and future of wealth distribution in America in their new book, “Unjust Deserts: How the Rich are Taking Our Common Inheritance and Why We Should Take it Back.”
“Unjust Deserts” will be the topic of a special event on Friday, January 23rd, hosted by Powell’s City of Books on Burnside in Portland, OR. The event will feature a discussion with author Lew Daly, followed by a book signing. Admission is free and open to the public.
In what Barbara Ehrenreich calls “the untold story of wealth creation in our time,” Daly and Alperovitz argue that as people have solved numerous problems that bewildered and plagued those before us, we have accumulated an immense stock of knowledge. This knowledge is a social inheritance, nurtured by governments, institutions, and culture, and created by many generations of people. However, the fruits of knowledge--the wealth it generates--flows increasingly to the top. A new aristocracy is reaping huge unearned gains from our collective intellectual wealth. “Unjust Deserts” is a critical examination these issues and offers a fresh perspective that may help to resolve our country’s widening wealth gaps.
WHEN:
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Powell’s City of Books on Burnside
1005 W. Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
Electrix Rings in the New Year for a Teen Shelter with Sweet Dreams
Vancouver, WA—Electrix (www.electrix.biz), a WA-based full-service electrical contractor helped a local teen shelter that provides a second chance for youth from high risk environments, by donating new mattresses so the kids can sleep better despite the issues they are facing. In addition, officers of the company personally “adopted” the kids in the home for Christmas by giving money for gifts and food to make the holidays a little more enjoyable.
“We believe strongly in contributing to our community and especially to the children,” said Raymond Kelly, President of Electrix. “Despite the sluggish economy, we continue to experience tremendous success and feel privileged to contribute to the community that has embraced our services, and we are honored to support the shelter and the critically important work they do."
“We believe strongly in contributing to our community and especially to the children,” said Raymond Kelly, President of Electrix. “Despite the sluggish economy, we continue to experience tremendous success and feel privileged to contribute to the community that has embraced our services, and we are honored to support the shelter and the critically important work they do."
Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce New 2009 Board of Directors and Officers
Battle Ground, WA: The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the following elected Board Members for 2009, effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
Executive Board 2009
Chairman Julie Bocanegra, Columbia Credit Union
Chair Elect Doug Quinn, Clark Public Utilities
Vice Chair Mike Harden, Battle Ground Printing
Secretary Shelly Fleming, Fleming Marketing Group
Treasurer Wayne Rivers, Wayne Rivers CPA
Board of Directors Term Expires 12/31/09
Beverly Brissler, Coldwell Banker
Bonnie Franklin, Riverview Community Bank
Rodger Lance, Lance Insurance
Tyler McMahon, Superior Home Loans
Michele Freeman, West Coast Bank
Board of Directors Term Expires 12/31/11
Tom Opdahl, Opdahl Chiropractic
Scott Collard, J.S. Collard Design
Loren Joner, Joner Law Firm
Tammy Haas, Anchor Bank
Tammy Bachofner, Prudential Northwest
MaryBeth Lynn - Ad Hoc; Battle Ground School District
Denis Marsh – Past Chairman, Nies Insurance
The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce Staff and Directors would like to thank the following outgoing Board members whose terms have expired:
Linda Thomas – Past Chair Elect, The Management Group
Annette Hunt – Past Board of Directors, Mallard Landing
Executive Board 2009
Chairman Julie Bocanegra, Columbia Credit Union
Chair Elect Doug Quinn, Clark Public Utilities
Vice Chair Mike Harden, Battle Ground Printing
Secretary Shelly Fleming, Fleming Marketing Group
Treasurer Wayne Rivers, Wayne Rivers CPA
Board of Directors Term Expires 12/31/09
Beverly Brissler, Coldwell Banker
Bonnie Franklin, Riverview Community Bank
Rodger Lance, Lance Insurance
Tyler McMahon, Superior Home Loans
Michele Freeman, West Coast Bank
Board of Directors Term Expires 12/31/11
Tom Opdahl, Opdahl Chiropractic
Scott Collard, J.S. Collard Design
Loren Joner, Joner Law Firm
Tammy Haas, Anchor Bank
Tammy Bachofner, Prudential Northwest
MaryBeth Lynn - Ad Hoc; Battle Ground School District
Denis Marsh – Past Chairman, Nies Insurance
The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce Staff and Directors would like to thank the following outgoing Board members whose terms have expired:
Linda Thomas – Past Chair Elect, The Management Group
Annette Hunt – Past Board of Directors, Mallard Landing
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