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Monday, May 17, 2010
Students to experience virtual volcano Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 18, more than 2,000 students from 40 schools across the country will explore
Mount St. Helens from the comfort of their classrooms. The fourth- through eighth-grade students
will be participating in Volcano Explorers, an interactive video-conferencing program presented
by the Mount St. Helens Institute that coincides this year with the 30th anniversary of the 1980
eruption.
"May 18th marks the 30th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens and is a day
remembered vividly by so many," says Jeanne Bennett, director of the Mount St. Helens
Institute. "Students today are too young to remember the eruption or its aftermath, so this
opportunity gives them the chance to learn about Mount St. Helens and get excited about
scientific inquiry."
As part of the program, three scientists at Mount St. Helens will present a program on the
volcano’s 1980 eruption and the ecological recovery of the past 30 years. They also will be
answering students’ questions. Their interactive, 45-minute presentation will be broadcast live to
pre-registered classrooms connected to the videoconferencing system of southwest Washington’s
ESD112, which is providing the equipment.
For more information about this and other events in honor of the 30th anniversary of the May 18,
1980, eruption, visit http://www.mshinstitute.org.
The Mount St. Helens Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people of all ages
gain an understanding of the natural processes and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest’s
volcanic landscapes. The institute promotes stewardship, science, and appreciation of the
Northwest.
Girls Night Out to benefit breast cancer charities
The Downtown Camas Association and Cascadia Women's Clinic are hosting an evening of
activities to benefit breast cancer charities. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at the
Journey Church in downtown Camas on the corner of Fourth and Birch Streets.
Tickets are $15 and include a tote bag and 10 raffle tickets for prizes. For more information,
http://downtowncamas.com/.
Clark College honors April Student Athletes of the Month
Lindsay Sasse
Student athletes competing in softball and track and field have been honored as the April 2010
"Athletes of the Month" at Clark College.
Lindsay Sasse came to Clark from Union High School in Camas. Head softball coach Casey
Powers describes Sasse as "a top performer both inside the classroom and on the softball field for
us this year." Sasse earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during fall 2009 and has maintained
high GPAs throughout the academic year, earning an athletic scholarship.
Tyler Lane
A graduate of Skyview High School, freshman Tyler Lane is leading the Clark track and field
team in jumping events. He has high jumped over 6 feet 9 inches, leading the NWAACC
conference by six inches.
"Tyler is ranked third in long jump for the region and is a great contributor in the 4x100 team as
well. He is a hard working, dedicated and willing to try any event to help the team be successful
in any way possible," says Amber Moore, head track and field coach.
The Student Athlete of the Month program recognizes both the academic and athletic
achievements of Clark's student athletes. Two recipients are selected each month by a committee
that includes Clark College coaches, athletic department personnel, and fellow students.
Each honoree receives a jacket with his or her name stitched on it. The jackets are provided by
Les Schwab through its support of the Student of the Month program, in partnership with Clark’s
Penguin Athletic Club and the Clark College Foundation.
McCord’s Vancouver Toyota donates “Story Time Van” to support
children’s library programs
McCord’s Vancouver Toyota has donated a three-year lease of a 2011 Toyota Sienna van to the
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation. The van will be dedicated to children’s
programming and will serve a vital role in expanding library outreach to the community.
"We have always had a passion for reading and literacy in our family," Greg Leonard of
McCord’s Vancouver Toyota, said when the gift was announced Monday. "Partnering with the
Library Foundation to reach children throughout our community helps equip children to discover
and experience the value and joy of literacy. We are excited for the opportunity to share with and
give back to our community through The Story Time Van project."
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL) spans 4,200 square miles and serves more than
468,000 residents within Clark, Skamania, Klickitat and portions of Cowlitz counties. In 2009,
FVRL conducted 3,350 programs for children and teens. The use of a vehicle dedicated for the
specific purpose of enhancing youth programs will increase the efficiency and exposure of these
services and programs.
With support from NW Natural, The Story Time Van will feature a brightly-colored vinyl wrap
that will serve as a rolling billboard for FVRL libraries, early learning and literacy programs.
"NW Natural is honored to support FVRL District's enhancement to their children's outreach
services with the addition of the 'Story Time Van,'" said Von Summers of NW Natural. "We see
this as a unique opportunity to increase visibility and awareness about the excellent services local
libraries provide."
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News Briefs
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Two Knowledge Bowl teams from Camas High School are headed for national
competition and are collecting donations for the trip. The students will travel to
Washington, D.C., the first week of June. The Camas Educational Foundation has set up
an
online
donation
page,
https://cefcamas.ejoinme.org/MyPages/CopyofDonationPage/tabid/213971/Default.aspx.
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On Tuesday, May 18, Gastowne Mini Mart at 10809 NE 4th Plain Rd. is receiving
recognition from PREVENT! Coalition, Clark County’s Strong Teens Against Substance
Abuse and Hazards (STASHA), and Clark County Public Health for reducing the impact
of alcohol and tobacco ads that target youth. A ceremony is planned at 10 a.m. Gastowne
Mini Mart removed alcohol and tobacco ads from candy and gum, items often targeted to
youth. Store owners Lina Carmon and Zeina Alumari bought the store in October 2009
and immediately reduced ads and removed the sales of drug paraphernalia.
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Is traffic too fast in your neighborhood? The City of Vancouver is offering three free
"safe streets" clinics to teach the public about calming traffic on its way through their
areas. The first is Tuesday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Visit
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/News.asp?submenuID=16578&Id=74049 for details.
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Tickets are still available for the Thursday, May 20 Marshall Lecture, featuring Jon
Jarvis, director of the National Park Service. The Marshall Lecture is the cornerstone of
the Fort Vancouver National Trust’s Celebrate Freedom programs. This is a free public
event, but tickets are required. The lecture is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Hudson’s Bay High
School, 1206 East Reserve Street, Vancouver. Print free tickets on the Trust’s website at
www.FortVan.org/pages/Marshall_Lecture or call the Trust office at 360-992-1800.
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Nominations for the 11th annual Hope & Action Recognition Awards are due by
Saturday, May 29, 2010 to the Council for the Homeless. The awards recognize people
who advocate, support, volunteer, or partner to end homelessness. A one-page
nomination form is available at www.icfth.com or by calling (360) 993-9561.
Calendar
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May 27: The Friends of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra present a lecture by Dr.
Melissa Brotons, entitled "Music for Health and Education," on the different
applications of music therapy, in education, medicine, mental health and gerontology.
The lecture is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of
Vancouver, 4505 E. 18th Street in Vancouver. A $10 donation per person is
suggested. Proceeds from the event go to funding the symphony's concert season and
music education programs in Southwest Washington.
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June 14: The Fort Vancouver Library District board of trustees will meet beginning at 4
p.m. on Monday, June 14, at the Goldendale Community Library, 131 West Burgen,
Goldendale. The board will hold an executive session at 4 p.m. then have a regular
meeting at 6 p.m.
Monday on the air
City Council Workshop (live) — 4:55 p.m. CVTV 23
Vancouver City Council (live) — 6:55 p.m. CVTV 23
Town Tabloids
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Jon Taylor resting.
Kathy Sego commenting.
Weather
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Monday, showers, 69-55.
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Tuesday, showers, 69-55.
Wednesday, light rain, 61-48.