Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents have additional opportunities to recycle block foam for free on the following dates:
Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Yellow 1 parking lot at Clark College, off Fort Vancouver Way. Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, at the Fisher’s Landing Transit Center, 3510 SE 164th Ave. Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The collection at the transit center will accept polystyrene and polypropylene block foam. The foam may be any color, but it must be clean and bagged/boxed. Plastic wrapped yellow urethane foam or packing peanuts will not be accepted.
A Portland recycling business uses the foam to manufacture pellets that maintain the same quality as new plastic.
The program also allows businesses to bring in small loads, no bigger than what will fit into a passenger or cargo van, at no charge. Larger business loads are directed to Total Reclaim’s in Portland during weekday business hours.
Only Washington-licensed cars may participate. All participants must remain on site until staff have examined and accepted the material; unacceptable material will be returned to participants.
If you have questions or would like more information about this program, please contact Clark County Solid Waste at (360) 397-6118 ext. 4352 or Vancouver Solid Waste Services at
(360) 619-4122.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Lt. Governor Owen to bid good luck to Special Olympics winter game athletes
SEATTLE – Fourteen Washington athletes are heading to next week’s Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, and Lt. Gov. Brad Owen will see them off at a ceremony Feb. 4 prior to their departure from Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
The public ceremony to honor the Team Special Olympics Washington (SOWA), along with their coaches and supporters, will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the The Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (main terminal building). The lieutenant governor will address the group and wish them well as the team heads off to the games Feb. 7 to 13. Members of the news media are welcome to attend.
Washington’s 14 Special Olympians will join more than 2,500 other athletes representing 100 countries from around the world.
“These Washington Olympians have worked very hard and we wish them every success possible as they compete in the winter games in Boise,” Owen said. “They are an inspiration to all of us.”
Team Special Olympics Washington will compete in alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating and snowboarding. They include Katie Meyer, Kirkland; Delight Andresen, Sea-Tac; Ian Dews, Sammamish; Curtis Littrell, Pasco; Stefanie Sarason, Bainbridge Island; Brandy Phillips, Loon Lake; Timothy Rainville, Seattle; Kevin Vandeventer, Chattaroy; Sarah Fullen, Colbert; Kristie Clark, Everett; Vicken Ouyarian, Mukilteo; Chantel Swanson, Hunters; Craig Daly, Normandy Park and Aaron Evans, Spokane Valley. Their coaches are Jenny Fry of Seattle and Joe Hampson of Edmonds.
SOWA has 6000 athletes in the program statewide and 7000 volunteers.
The public ceremony to honor the Team Special Olympics Washington (SOWA), along with their coaches and supporters, will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the The Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (main terminal building). The lieutenant governor will address the group and wish them well as the team heads off to the games Feb. 7 to 13. Members of the news media are welcome to attend.
Washington’s 14 Special Olympians will join more than 2,500 other athletes representing 100 countries from around the world.
“These Washington Olympians have worked very hard and we wish them every success possible as they compete in the winter games in Boise,” Owen said. “They are an inspiration to all of us.”
Team Special Olympics Washington will compete in alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating and snowboarding. They include Katie Meyer, Kirkland; Delight Andresen, Sea-Tac; Ian Dews, Sammamish; Curtis Littrell, Pasco; Stefanie Sarason, Bainbridge Island; Brandy Phillips, Loon Lake; Timothy Rainville, Seattle; Kevin Vandeventer, Chattaroy; Sarah Fullen, Colbert; Kristie Clark, Everett; Vicken Ouyarian, Mukilteo; Chantel Swanson, Hunters; Craig Daly, Normandy Park and Aaron Evans, Spokane Valley. Their coaches are Jenny Fry of Seattle and Joe Hampson of Edmonds.
SOWA has 6000 athletes in the program statewide and 7000 volunteers.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Don’t forget to register to hear State of the County address in person
New format offers more seating at annual gathering hosted by commissioners
Vancouver, WA – The 2009 State of the County event on Feb. 12 will be less formal and have the potential to seat more people than in years past. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are due by Feb. 4, to help arrange seating and provide light refreshments.
This year’s program will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Camas High School Theater, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas. The main speaker will be Marc Boldt, the 2009 Chair of the Board of Clark County Commissioners.
Boldt served five terms as a Washington State Representative from the 17th legislative district before taking office as a County Commissioner in January 2005. He was elected to a second four-year term in November and took the oath of office in January 2009. He will discuss issues of concern to the current Board, which includes commissioners Steve Stuart and Tom Mielke.
The commissioners also will present 2009 Spirit of Clark County awards to volunteers for extraordinary contributions in serving the community. Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) Cable Channels 21 and 23 will air the speech at a later date.
For more information or to make reservations, call (360) 397-2232 or e-mail Tina.Redline@clark.wa.gov.
Vancouver, WA – The 2009 State of the County event on Feb. 12 will be less formal and have the potential to seat more people than in years past. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are due by Feb. 4, to help arrange seating and provide light refreshments.
This year’s program will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Camas High School Theater, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas. The main speaker will be Marc Boldt, the 2009 Chair of the Board of Clark County Commissioners.
Boldt served five terms as a Washington State Representative from the 17th legislative district before taking office as a County Commissioner in January 2005. He was elected to a second four-year term in November and took the oath of office in January 2009. He will discuss issues of concern to the current Board, which includes commissioners Steve Stuart and Tom Mielke.
The commissioners also will present 2009 Spirit of Clark County awards to volunteers for extraordinary contributions in serving the community. Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) Cable Channels 21 and 23 will air the speech at a later date.
For more information or to make reservations, call (360) 397-2232 or e-mail Tina.Redline@clark.wa.gov.
County extends application period for Clean Water Commission
Vancouver, WA – The Board of Clark County Commissioners has extended the deadline to Feb. 13 for applications, nominations and recommendations for volunteers to serve on the county’s Clean Water Commission.
Following interviews later this month, the commissioners plan to appoint three people to serve on the panel that advises them on services, policies and funding related to federal and state standards for water quality, including stormwater. New three-year terms are set to begin March 1.
Residents from throughout the unincorporated areas of the county are encouraged to apply. Analytical skills are desirable, along with experience and interest in environmental issues.
Monthly meetings are held at the Clark County Public Works Department Conference Center at 4700 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The commission also holds special meetings and work sessions.
To be considered, applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98666-5000 or e-mail – jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov.
Following interviews later this month, the commissioners plan to appoint three people to serve on the panel that advises them on services, policies and funding related to federal and state standards for water quality, including stormwater. New three-year terms are set to begin March 1.
Residents from throughout the unincorporated areas of the county are encouraged to apply. Analytical skills are desirable, along with experience and interest in environmental issues.
Monthly meetings are held at the Clark County Public Works Department Conference Center at 4700 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The commission also holds special meetings and work sessions.
To be considered, applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98666-5000 or e-mail – jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov.
Kathy Condon’s Book Earns Top Honors in the National Best Books 2008 Awards
Vancouver, WA. – The book, “It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: It’s All About Communication” by professional business performance coach and acclaimed author, Kathy Condon was honored as an Award-Winning Finalist in the “Business: Careers” category of the National “Best Books” 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News.
USABookNews.com is the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses and sponsors the annual “Best Books” Awards, now in its 5th year. Over 500 winners and finalists were recently announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2008 and late 2007.
Jeff Keen, President and CEO of USABookNews.com, said this year’s contest yielded an unprecedented number of entries and the 2008 results represent a phenomenal mix of books from a wide array of publishers throughout the United States.
Condon is known for her open and authentic writing style that “tells it like it is” and intentionally uses real life examples to emphasize her points. “It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: It’s All About Communication” is based on Condon’s belief that you can increase your ability to communicate by stripping away all the fluff and getting back to the basics of good, clear communication. She has written and published over 160 articles on career communications. Topics include: Change, Communications in the Workplace, Cell phone Etiquette, Email Overload and Lessons from Nature.
USABookNews.com is the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses and sponsors the annual “Best Books” Awards, now in its 5th year. Over 500 winners and finalists were recently announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2008 and late 2007.
Jeff Keen, President and CEO of USABookNews.com, said this year’s contest yielded an unprecedented number of entries and the 2008 results represent a phenomenal mix of books from a wide array of publishers throughout the United States.
Condon is known for her open and authentic writing style that “tells it like it is” and intentionally uses real life examples to emphasize her points. “It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: It’s All About Communication” is based on Condon’s belief that you can increase your ability to communicate by stripping away all the fluff and getting back to the basics of good, clear communication. She has written and published over 160 articles on career communications. Topics include: Change, Communications in the Workplace, Cell phone Etiquette, Email Overload and Lessons from Nature.
Our Monthly General Meeting is Thursday, February 5th at The Cedars on Salmon Creek at 11:30 AM.
The Cedars is located at:
15001 NE 181st Street – Brush Prairie
687-4233
Guest Speaker :
Barbara Kite; Acting Coach for Speakers, Actors, Writers, Singers and All Creatures Creative!
15001 NE 181st Street – Brush Prairie
687-4233
Guest Speaker :
Barbara Kite; Acting Coach for Speakers, Actors, Writers, Singers and All Creatures Creative!
Skamania County Selected to Participate in Geotourism Project with National Geographic
Public Nominations Needed for Inclusion in Central Cascades MapGuide
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce announced a geotourism project with the National Geographic Society, Travel Oregon and Washington State Tourism to develop a bi-state, high quality, themed map of the Central Cascades Region. Geotourism is defined by National Geographic as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographic character of a place – its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture and the well-being of its residents.
The Central Cascades Geotourism project is a printed MapGuide and interactive website designed to promote natural and cultural attractions, as well as encourage a sense of pride in a region’s local communities. The boundaries of the region include Mt. Rainier to the north and Crater Lake to the south and stretch from Highway 97 west to Interstate 5.
Input from Skamania County’s residents is key to the development of the MapGuide. Nominations can be made at the Central Cascades Geotourism website at www.thecentralcascades.com and will be accepted through March 29, 2009. All submitted nominations will also be considered for inclusion on the website.
To facilitate the nomination process, Skamania County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Washington State Tourism to host a free community forum on Thursday, February 12, 2009 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Stevenson Community Library, 120 NW Vancouver Avenue, Stevenson, Washington. The community forum will consist of an overview of the MapGuide project and a discussion to generate nomination ideas. To register on-line for this free workshop, visit http://mapguideworkshop-stevenson.eventbrite.com/.
Nominations selected for the MapGuide and the website will highlight the people, experiences, sites and attractions that set this region apart from any other place on the planet. A sample nomination might be a one-of-a-kind nature trail, waterfall or geological formation, a locally owned and operated restaurant, an annual cultural event or local heritage museum, a farm that offers tours or a local bird watching hot spot.
“The geotourism approach is an excellent way to build the economy of communities throughout the Central Cascades while maintaining their inherent richness and integrity,” said Marsha Massey, executive director of Washington State Tourism. “We’re excited that National Geographic chose to highlight the Central Cascades in a MapGuide. The natural beauty of the area, the sense of community and the recreational opportunities are world-class.”
The project is being directed by the National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations with the Central Cascades Advisory Committee. The Central Cascades Project Advisory Committee is a coalition of Travel Oregon, Washington State Tourism, Sustainable Travel International, Rural Development Initiatives, Sustainable Northwest, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society today works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 350 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and four other magazines including National Geographic Traveler; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; radio programs; films; books; videos and DVDs; maps; and interactive media. National Geographic has funded more than 8,000 scientific research projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce announced a geotourism project with the National Geographic Society, Travel Oregon and Washington State Tourism to develop a bi-state, high quality, themed map of the Central Cascades Region. Geotourism is defined by National Geographic as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographic character of a place – its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture and the well-being of its residents.
The Central Cascades Geotourism project is a printed MapGuide and interactive website designed to promote natural and cultural attractions, as well as encourage a sense of pride in a region’s local communities. The boundaries of the region include Mt. Rainier to the north and Crater Lake to the south and stretch from Highway 97 west to Interstate 5.
Input from Skamania County’s residents is key to the development of the MapGuide. Nominations can be made at the Central Cascades Geotourism website at www.thecentralcascades.com and will be accepted through March 29, 2009. All submitted nominations will also be considered for inclusion on the website.
To facilitate the nomination process, Skamania County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Washington State Tourism to host a free community forum on Thursday, February 12, 2009 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Stevenson Community Library, 120 NW Vancouver Avenue, Stevenson, Washington. The community forum will consist of an overview of the MapGuide project and a discussion to generate nomination ideas. To register on-line for this free workshop, visit http://mapguideworkshop-stevenson.eventbrite.com/.
Nominations selected for the MapGuide and the website will highlight the people, experiences, sites and attractions that set this region apart from any other place on the planet. A sample nomination might be a one-of-a-kind nature trail, waterfall or geological formation, a locally owned and operated restaurant, an annual cultural event or local heritage museum, a farm that offers tours or a local bird watching hot spot.
“The geotourism approach is an excellent way to build the economy of communities throughout the Central Cascades while maintaining their inherent richness and integrity,” said Marsha Massey, executive director of Washington State Tourism. “We’re excited that National Geographic chose to highlight the Central Cascades in a MapGuide. The natural beauty of the area, the sense of community and the recreational opportunities are world-class.”
The project is being directed by the National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations with the Central Cascades Advisory Committee. The Central Cascades Project Advisory Committee is a coalition of Travel Oregon, Washington State Tourism, Sustainable Travel International, Rural Development Initiatives, Sustainable Northwest, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society today works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 350 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and four other magazines including National Geographic Traveler; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; radio programs; films; books; videos and DVDs; maps; and interactive media. National Geographic has funded more than 8,000 scientific research projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.
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