Deadline for permit applications is Jan. 30
Vancouver, WA – Fireworks retail sales require a permit in Clark County. Two permits have become available and will be decided by lottery in February. To be entered in the lottery, retailers must submit an application to the Fire Marshal’s Office by 5 p.m. on Jan. 30.
The county’s population limits the number of permits available. The Fire Marshal’s Office will issue 40 fireworks permits within unincorporated Clark County in 2009, the same number as last year. As allowed by county code, two permit holders did not renew their permits in 2008. These are the two permits now available in the lottery.
Interested parties may obtain application forms at the Fire Marshal’s Office, 505 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield, or on the Clark County Web site at http://www.clark.wa.gov/commdev/documents/firemarshal/lottery.pdf. Only one completed lottery application form may be entered per person or organization.
Submit applications in person at 505 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield, by mail or via fax at (360) 397-2076. Applications must arrive at the office no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2009 (postmarks cannot be accepted.) The Fire Marshal’s Office will contact the parties chosen right after the lottery.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Vacancy
Vancouver, WA – The Board of Clark County Commissioners is calling for applications for Clark County residents to serve on the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired term through December 2009.
The Commission meets on the third Friday of each month from noon to 3 p.m.
The 13-member Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Vancouver City Council and Clark County commissioners in matters relating to: planning, acquisition, development and operation of neighborhood, community and regional parks; greenways; open space; trails; recreation programs; and cultural programs and activities.
Commission members may be called on to host public meetings and request public input on plans, programs, budgets and other park-related issues.
Anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and a resume by January 23, 2009* to Jennifer Clark in the Board of Clark County Commissioners Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Commissioners will also accept applications by fax at (360) 397-6058, and by e-mail at jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov
*Due to the holidays and the recent weather conditions, we have extended the application deadline.
The Commission meets on the third Friday of each month from noon to 3 p.m.
The 13-member Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Vancouver City Council and Clark County commissioners in matters relating to: planning, acquisition, development and operation of neighborhood, community and regional parks; greenways; open space; trails; recreation programs; and cultural programs and activities.
Commission members may be called on to host public meetings and request public input on plans, programs, budgets and other park-related issues.
Anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and a resume by January 23, 2009* to Jennifer Clark in the Board of Clark County Commissioners Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Commissioners will also accept applications by fax at (360) 397-6058, and by e-mail at jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov
*Due to the holidays and the recent weather conditions, we have extended the application deadline.
County to fill a vacancy on the Mosquito Control Board of Trustees
Vancouver, WA - The Clark County Board of Health is calling for applications to fill an unexpired term on the Mosquito Control Board of Trustees. This appointment would begin on March 1, 2009 and go through May 30, 2010.
This position will represent Commissioner District # 3; this district is mostly within the City of Vancouver and fans out from the southwestern portion of the county east to Interstate 205 and north to Salmon Creek and Hazel Dell.
The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the mosquito control district. The board is composed of one member from each city in Clark County and three members appointed by the Clark County Commissioners. The board establishes the mosquito control policy, prepares and approves district expenditures, and contracts for services.
Quarterly meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and open to the public, in February, May, August and November.
To be considered, applicants should submit a resume and/or a letter of interest by January 30, 2009* to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98666-5000. Commissioners will also accept applications by fax at (360) 397-6058 or e-mail at Jennifer.Clark@clark.wa.gov.
*Due to the holidays and the recent weather conditions, we have extended the application deadline.
This position will represent Commissioner District # 3; this district is mostly within the City of Vancouver and fans out from the southwestern portion of the county east to Interstate 205 and north to Salmon Creek and Hazel Dell.
The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the mosquito control district. The board is composed of one member from each city in Clark County and three members appointed by the Clark County Commissioners. The board establishes the mosquito control policy, prepares and approves district expenditures, and contracts for services.
Quarterly meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and open to the public, in February, May, August and November.
To be considered, applicants should submit a resume and/or a letter of interest by January 30, 2009* to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98666-5000. Commissioners will also accept applications by fax at (360) 397-6058 or e-mail at Jennifer.Clark@clark.wa.gov.
*Due to the holidays and the recent weather conditions, we have extended the application deadline.
PIANO HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 60th ANNIVERSARY! Join Us on Founder’s Day – February 11, 2009
VANCOUVER, Wash. –Jan. 16, 2009 – Emil Fries Piano Hospital and Training Center, now known as The School of Piano Technology for the Blind, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2009. Founded by Emil B. Fries in 1949 to help blind and visually impaired people live independent productive lives, the school remains the only one of its kind in the world. During the past 60 years, more than 300 students from 36 states and 14 countries have traveled to Vancouver to learn the unique piano tuning and repair techniques developed by Mr. Fries.
Since 1949, the Piano Hospital and Training Center has tuned more than 56,000 pianos in Clark and Multnomah counties in support of its mission to train blind and visually impaired people for careers as piano technicians. Pianos typically have 225 strings. Each string requires about 100 lbs of force per string to get in tune. During the past 60 years, Piano Hospital technicians have exerted several million pounds of force to tune the pianos of Clark and Multnomah Counties. NASA reports it took 1.5 million pounds of force to launch an Apollo spaceship. We may have generated enough force to launch an Apollo spaceship!
Kim J. Capeloto, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and president of the piano school’s board states, “The Board of Trustees takes pride in the fact that the school has served as an incubator for over 200 small businesses. The unemployment rate among blind adults is more than 60 percent, but our graduates are able to earn a good living utilizing the entrepreneurial skills learned at the school.”
The school, a private, accredited vocational school, became a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation in 1965 to insure its mission would continue forever.
Founder’s Day Open House
Join us as we celebrate our 60th anniversary on Founders Day on Feb. 11, 2009. Emil Fries was born on February 11 so we will celebrate the day with an open house at the school at 2510 East Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661. Len Leger, executive director, says, “Everyone is invited to visit the school to see our mission in action.” Tours will be run hourly starting at 10 a.m. There will be entertainment and refreshments from 4 – 7 p.m.
Since 1949, the Piano Hospital and Training Center has tuned more than 56,000 pianos in Clark and Multnomah counties in support of its mission to train blind and visually impaired people for careers as piano technicians. Pianos typically have 225 strings. Each string requires about 100 lbs of force per string to get in tune. During the past 60 years, Piano Hospital technicians have exerted several million pounds of force to tune the pianos of Clark and Multnomah Counties. NASA reports it took 1.5 million pounds of force to launch an Apollo spaceship. We may have generated enough force to launch an Apollo spaceship!
Kim J. Capeloto, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and president of the piano school’s board states, “The Board of Trustees takes pride in the fact that the school has served as an incubator for over 200 small businesses. The unemployment rate among blind adults is more than 60 percent, but our graduates are able to earn a good living utilizing the entrepreneurial skills learned at the school.”
The school, a private, accredited vocational school, became a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation in 1965 to insure its mission would continue forever.
Founder’s Day Open House
Join us as we celebrate our 60th anniversary on Founders Day on Feb. 11, 2009. Emil Fries was born on February 11 so we will celebrate the day with an open house at the school at 2510 East Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661. Len Leger, executive director, says, “Everyone is invited to visit the school to see our mission in action.” Tours will be run hourly starting at 10 a.m. There will be entertainment and refreshments from 4 – 7 p.m.
Senate Passes Cantwell’s Package to Protect Pacific Northwest Public Lands
Cantwell’s Bills Protect Pacific Northwest Scenery and Pristine Coastal Areas; Will Boost Tourism across the Region
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) applauded Senate passage of a landmark public lands package to protect some of the Pacific Northwest and Washington state’s most breathtaking public lands and coastal areas. Cantwell secured key components of the package that will have lasting effects on preserving areas of Washington state that are important to its history and economy.
“Washington state and the Pacific Northwest are home to some of the most pristine natural resources and spectacular views this country has to offer,” said Cantwell. “The steps we took today will help protect our lands and coastal areas so that they can be enjoyed by future generations. These bills will provide a much needed boost to our state’s tourism, help protect our local wildlife habitats and help our country get a handle on the impacts of climate change to coastal areas.”
Key components of Cantwell’s package:
Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: Creates a comprehensive national ocean acidification research and monitoring program that will take a hard look at the devastating impacts greenhouse gas emissions are having on our oceans. The world’s oceans are absorbing roughly 22 million tons of carbon dioxide every day, causing seawater chemistry to become more acidic – possibly withholding the basic chemical building blocks needed by many marine organisms. Warmer, more acidic oceans can destroy important fisheries and food chains in the Pacific Ocean, impacting Pacific Northwest icons like Pacific Salmon. Understanding ocean acidification is critical to Washington state’s marine life and economy that depends on it.
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: Develops and maintains an integrated system of ocean and coastal observations for the nation's coasts, oceans and Great Lakes. This system could help improve warnings of tsunamis and other natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and help scientists understand more about our fragile ocean environment.
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Act: Establishes a coastal and estuarine land protection program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to protect coastal areas with significant ecological, recreational, or watershed protection values that are threatened by human development, and administers grants to coastal states for acquiring coastal land for conservation and recreational purposes.
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Act: Designates the 1,200 mile Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail as a National Scenic Trail and will promote its protection and maintenance. National Scenic Trails provide recreation, conservation, and delight of significant scenic, historic, natural, or cultural qualities. The 1,200 mile Trail, running from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the most scenic trails in the world. The trail includes the Rocky Mountains, Selkirk Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, North Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Wilderness Coast and crosses three national parks and seven national forests. The Trail has received National Recreation Trail status in the three national parks it crosses (Olympic, North Cascades, and Glacier) and has also received Millennium status from the Clinton Administration.
Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act: Allows the Snoqualmie Pass Fire District to acquire an acre and a half of Forest Service land to build a new fire station that will support neighboring communities and address safety and security needs, while helping to preserve the environment. For decades, the Fire District has operated out of an aging building that was not originally designed to be a fire station and is structurally inadequate to meet the growing emergency response needs at the Pass.
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail Designation Act: Creates an Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail through portions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana to tell the story of how a series of monumental floods created the unique geology of Central and Eastern Washington and boost regional tourism. The trail would be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with the Ice Age Floods Institute, participating states, tribes, and other local entities. Interpretive centers, signs and markers, exhibits, waysides, and roadside pullouts would be used to tell the story of the floods, provide educational opportunities, and help enhance regional tourism.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) applauded Senate passage of a landmark public lands package to protect some of the Pacific Northwest and Washington state’s most breathtaking public lands and coastal areas. Cantwell secured key components of the package that will have lasting effects on preserving areas of Washington state that are important to its history and economy.
“Washington state and the Pacific Northwest are home to some of the most pristine natural resources and spectacular views this country has to offer,” said Cantwell. “The steps we took today will help protect our lands and coastal areas so that they can be enjoyed by future generations. These bills will provide a much needed boost to our state’s tourism, help protect our local wildlife habitats and help our country get a handle on the impacts of climate change to coastal areas.”
Key components of Cantwell’s package:
Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: Creates a comprehensive national ocean acidification research and monitoring program that will take a hard look at the devastating impacts greenhouse gas emissions are having on our oceans. The world’s oceans are absorbing roughly 22 million tons of carbon dioxide every day, causing seawater chemistry to become more acidic – possibly withholding the basic chemical building blocks needed by many marine organisms. Warmer, more acidic oceans can destroy important fisheries and food chains in the Pacific Ocean, impacting Pacific Northwest icons like Pacific Salmon. Understanding ocean acidification is critical to Washington state’s marine life and economy that depends on it.
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act: Develops and maintains an integrated system of ocean and coastal observations for the nation's coasts, oceans and Great Lakes. This system could help improve warnings of tsunamis and other natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and help scientists understand more about our fragile ocean environment.
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Act: Establishes a coastal and estuarine land protection program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to protect coastal areas with significant ecological, recreational, or watershed protection values that are threatened by human development, and administers grants to coastal states for acquiring coastal land for conservation and recreational purposes.
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Act: Designates the 1,200 mile Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail as a National Scenic Trail and will promote its protection and maintenance. National Scenic Trails provide recreation, conservation, and delight of significant scenic, historic, natural, or cultural qualities. The 1,200 mile Trail, running from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the most scenic trails in the world. The trail includes the Rocky Mountains, Selkirk Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, North Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Wilderness Coast and crosses three national parks and seven national forests. The Trail has received National Recreation Trail status in the three national parks it crosses (Olympic, North Cascades, and Glacier) and has also received Millennium status from the Clinton Administration.
Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act: Allows the Snoqualmie Pass Fire District to acquire an acre and a half of Forest Service land to build a new fire station that will support neighboring communities and address safety and security needs, while helping to preserve the environment. For decades, the Fire District has operated out of an aging building that was not originally designed to be a fire station and is structurally inadequate to meet the growing emergency response needs at the Pass.
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail Designation Act: Creates an Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail through portions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana to tell the story of how a series of monumental floods created the unique geology of Central and Eastern Washington and boost regional tourism. The trail would be managed by the National Park Service in partnership with the Ice Age Floods Institute, participating states, tribes, and other local entities. Interpretive centers, signs and markers, exhibits, waysides, and roadside pullouts would be used to tell the story of the floods, provide educational opportunities, and help enhance regional tourism.
New Book Uncovers the Emotional Triggers That Drive Sales
Must-read new book for sales and marketing professionals explains why the corporate decision to buy Oracle or do business with service providers is no different than consumers deciding to buy Toyota or Nike.
(Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, January 12 2009): A new book comprehensively introduces Emotional Trigger Research, a deceptively simple but powerfully effective method that helps uncover the core, unfiltered and spontaneous triggers that cause people to act.
Linda Goodman and Michelle Helin, business owners with decades of consulting experience for America’s Fortune 500 companies, have released their first joint book, ‘Why Customers Really Buy: Uncovering the Emotional Triggers that Drive Sales’. The book, published by Career Press, is now available in major bookstores across the country and on www.amazon.com.
According to Ronald W. Fry, President of Career Press, the book addresses a subject that is long overdue. “As companies deal with unprecedented global challenges, coupled with the recent catastrophic economic downturn, they are looking for new ways to attract and retain customers”, said Fry. “Traditional approaches to explaining customer behavior are no longer enough to remain competitive. The book is a must-read manual for marketing and sales professionals who are seeking new and innovative ways to grow their businesses, and professionals who are asking the questions ‘What makes my customers do what they do?’ and ‘What really motivates them?’
Transcending the current trend of books and theories about “gut instinct” and “intuition,” ‘Why Customers Really Buy: Uncovering the Emotional Triggers that Drive Sales’ offers specific and practical guidelines for sales and marketing executives that illustrate how previously undetected insights can become the basis for converting emotional considerations into actionable solutions. While previous books on the subject have identified the power of understanding the emotional connection to purchasing decisions, this book demonstrates that the same emotional bond that consumers feel for Apple or Coke can effectively be replicated in the B2B space.
Unlike other traditional methodologies that primarily focus on mapping emotional reactions against existing products or communications messages, Emotional Trigger Research is a proactive technique aimed at uncovering the core, unfiltered, and spontaneous triggers that drive actions. These triggers reveal insights for crafting the sales and marketing strategies that transform companies. Utilizing a combination of provocative questions, insightful listening, and in-depth conversations, this powerfully different method gets to the heart of what companies need to know.
‘Why Customers Really Buy: Uncovering the Emotional Triggers that Drive Sales’ offers a number of insightful case studies cross multiple disciplines and market segments, within the local, national and global landscape.
(Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, January 12 2009): A new book comprehensively introduces Emotional Trigger Research, a deceptively simple but powerfully effective method that helps uncover the core, unfiltered and spontaneous triggers that cause people to act.
Linda Goodman and Michelle Helin, business owners with decades of consulting experience for America’s Fortune 500 companies, have released their first joint book, ‘Why Customers Really Buy: Uncovering the Emotional Triggers that Drive Sales’. The book, published by Career Press, is now available in major bookstores across the country and on www.amazon.com.
According to Ronald W. Fry, President of Career Press, the book addresses a subject that is long overdue. “As companies deal with unprecedented global challenges, coupled with the recent catastrophic economic downturn, they are looking for new ways to attract and retain customers”, said Fry. “Traditional approaches to explaining customer behavior are no longer enough to remain competitive. The book is a must-read manual for marketing and sales professionals who are seeking new and innovative ways to grow their businesses, and professionals who are asking the questions ‘What makes my customers do what they do?’ and ‘What really motivates them?’
Transcending the current trend of books and theories about “gut instinct” and “intuition,” ‘Why Customers Really Buy: Uncovering the Emotional Triggers that Drive Sales’ offers specific and practical guidelines for sales and marketing executives that illustrate how previously undetected insights can become the basis for converting emotional considerations into actionable solutions. While previous books on the subject have identified the power of understanding the emotional connection to purchasing decisions, this book demonstrates that the same emotional bond that consumers feel for Apple or Coke can effectively be replicated in the B2B space.
Unlike other traditional methodologies that primarily focus on mapping emotional reactions against existing products or communications messages, Emotional Trigger Research is a proactive technique aimed at uncovering the core, unfiltered, and spontaneous triggers that drive actions. These triggers reveal insights for crafting the sales and marketing strategies that transform companies. Utilizing a combination of provocative questions, insightful listening, and in-depth conversations, this powerfully different method gets to the heart of what companies need to know.
‘Why Customers Really Buy: Uncovering the Emotional Triggers that Drive Sales’ offers a number of insightful case studies cross multiple disciplines and market segments, within the local, national and global landscape.
OIT BREAKS GROUND FOR GEOTHERMAL WELL TO POWER KLAMATH FALLS CAMPUS
WHAT: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will be one of the featured speakers, as OIT begins drilling a deep geothermal well to feed a power plant that will take the campus off the grid. This is the first step in making OIT the first geothermally powered campus in the world. The well will be drilled to a depth between 5,000 and 6,000 feet to reach a water temperature of approximately 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water will be used to produce steam which will then turn a turbine to power a 1.2 megawatt power facility.
WHY: The installation of this power plant would provide a number to benefits:
· A showcase for individuals interested in sustainable practices.
· Financial savings of approximately $400,000 annually in electricity costs.
· The OIT campus will become a “net zero” energy user.
· OIT and Oregon will continue to be leaders in developing and using renewable, green energy.
· A realistic laboratory for engineering students to study, gather data and report findings, and making this information available to other potential users.
· Opportunities for interested individuals to monitoring the operation of the plant through Web-based controls.
· Potential for additional income to the campus by selling the excess hot water to adjacent users.
· Additional electricity will be generated with a bottoming cycle power plant (binary cycle) using the “waste” water after flashing.
WHO: Sen. Wyden and President Chris Maples and other dignitaries from the Oregon University System.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009
WHERE: The southeast corner of campus, where the drilling rig will be visible. If inclement weather prevents outside access, the event will be held in the College Union.
WHY: The installation of this power plant would provide a number to benefits:
· A showcase for individuals interested in sustainable practices.
· Financial savings of approximately $400,000 annually in electricity costs.
· The OIT campus will become a “net zero” energy user.
· OIT and Oregon will continue to be leaders in developing and using renewable, green energy.
· A realistic laboratory for engineering students to study, gather data and report findings, and making this information available to other potential users.
· Opportunities for interested individuals to monitoring the operation of the plant through Web-based controls.
· Potential for additional income to the campus by selling the excess hot water to adjacent users.
· Additional electricity will be generated with a bottoming cycle power plant (binary cycle) using the “waste” water after flashing.
WHO: Sen. Wyden and President Chris Maples and other dignitaries from the Oregon University System.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009
WHERE: The southeast corner of campus, where the drilling rig will be visible. If inclement weather prevents outside access, the event will be held in the College Union.
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