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August 2009
August 2, 2009
August 2009
La Center North Clark County
Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's Corner
Miss Teen La Center
The Reflector Names Upcoming Special Sections
LCEF Golf Tournament
What You Should Know About Estate Planning
Join Your Neighbors on August 4th for National Night Out
Ground Breaking Ceremony for the I-5/ SR 501 Interchange Project
Lelooska Steeps its' Visitors in Culture and History
Presidents Message:
The month of August is all about celebrations! Both La Center and Ridgefield honor their incorporation as a city with Centennial Celebrations. In La Center, the festivities last NINE days from the 21st through the 29th. Be sure to check the La Center websites for all the information surrounding the myriad of events sponsored by the City, The Museum Association, and our Chamber:
www.ourdays.info and
http://www.lacentercentennial.com, and www.ci.lacenter.wa.us. In Ridgefield, more info can be found for the events on August 21st and 22nd at http://lewisriver.com/ridgefield/centennial.
We are in need of three volunteers to man the Information Booth at the Steamboat Festival during Our Days at the City Park in La Center. Please contact me if you are available. Parade entries and vendor booth applications are still being taken and those forms are on the Our Days website.
One of the most exciting venues for the La Center Centennial is the Mystery Dinner Theater being presented by the La Center North Clark County Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by the New Phoenix and Last Frontier Casinos. The flyer is attached...call Linda or Wendy for more info.
Another not-to-miss event is the 2nd annual Chili Cook-off at Chips Casino August 29th, 1-5 p.m. Contact Todd Snider at 360-798-1552 for all the details!
Hope you are having a fantastic summer and enjoying the weather....and don't forget fresh produce and farm goodies at all the Farmers Markets!
Wendy
Miss Teen La Center Crowned
From left to right are: Adrienne Wilen - 3rd Runner Up, Carlee Marxmiller - 2nd Runner Up, Queen Jennifer Reynolds, Katie Hebdon - 4th Runner Up and Kelsey Morrison - 1st Runner Up.
The Pageant took place at the amphitheater in Sternwheeler Park, Saturday July 18th at 7pm. There were 10 girls vying for the title of Miss Teen LaCenter 2009, said Linda Tracy, Director. It was a beautiful evening and there were about 100 spectators. Judges for the event included, Sharitha McKenzie, Miss Oregon USA 2007, Raeanne Edwards, Miss Clark Countys Outstanding Teen 2009, Jim Irish, Mayor of LaCenter, Sue Carse, promotion department of the New Phoenix & Last Frontier Casinos and Sandra Robertson, Stitchery by Design, and mom to Roxsan Gregg, Miss Teen LaCenter 2007.
The new Court will be on the LaCenter parade float for the "Parade at Twilight" on Friday, August 21st, will organize and facilitate the Beautiful Baby contest on Saturday, July 29th, and will finish out the year participating in the Veteran's Day parade and helping with the LaCenter Christmas Tree lighting in December.
UPCOMING SPECIAL SECTIONS IN
THE REFLECTOR
The Building Industry Association Annual Parade of Homes will be held at Camellia in Meadow Glade. The Reflector will publish two special features sections promoting the builders, contractors and subs who worked on these homes. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to reach readers who may be in the market to buy, build or remodel homes. The Reflectors sections will publish on
The 141st Annual Clark County Fair from August 7 to 16. The Reflector will publish two feature sections promoting events, activities and more. These sections will publish on August 5th and August 12th.
On August 19th, the Reflector will have two separate special features promoting the centennials of La Center and Ridgefield.
Now that Summer is in full swing, its not too early to start thinking of Back to School. The Reflector will publish two feature sections chock full of ideas, tips, fashion, sports and bus schedules. These sections will publish on August 26th and September 2nd.
For advertising opportunites contact Ava Stevens at
360-687-5151 or at ava@thereflector.com
Places to Cool Off in Clark County (and Woodland)
Updated 7/28/2009
Countywide
Most libraries within Clark County are open from 10a-8p Monday-Friday (C-TRAN provides direct service to most library locations, please check http://www.c-tran.com/)
LaCenter, Washougal and Woodland libraries are open from 10a-6p
Regal Cinemas are also continuing to offer their Free Family Film Festival at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday-Thursday this week.
Cascade Stadium 16, 1101 SE 160th Ave.: (C-TRAN #30 Burton; #37 Mill Plain)
Cinema 99, Stadium 11, 9010 NE Hwy 99: (C-TRAN #37 Hwy 99; #78 78th Street)
C-TRAN operators, supervisors, security officers, dispatchers and passenger service representatives are on Safewatch alert and can provide assistance to passengers and others who may be seeking protection from the heat. They'll help get you to an air conditioned spot and fare-paying passengers are welcome to ride air conditioned buses.
Vancouver
Firstenburg Community Center is open from 5:30a-10p Monday-Thursday, 5:30a-9p Fri (served by C-TRAN #80 Van Mall/Fishers)
Marshall and Luepke Center is open from 5:30a-9p Monday-Thursday (served by C-TRAN #25 St. Johns/Fruit Valley; #30 Burton; #39 Clark College/Medical Center)
Water Resources Education Center is open from 9a-5p Monday-Friday (not served by C-TRAN)
Fruit Valley Community Center, 3200 Fruit Valley Road, times unknown (C-TRAN #25 Fruit Valley/St. Johns)
Fishers Landing Assisted Living, 17171 SE 22nd Drive, Vancouver, 98663 (near 164th/McGillivray, by the Fred Meyer). Common areas are open from 8 AM to 8 PM all week. (C-TRAN #30 Burton; #37 Mill Plain)
Battle Ground
Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E Main ST, Battle Ground, is open from 8a-9p Monday-Thursday (served by C-TRAN #7/Battle Ground)
Felida/Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek
Felida Fire Station at 11600 NW Lakeshore will be open from 11a-7p, Monday-Wed (C-Tran will provide transportation from #9/Felida to riders who request drop-off at this location)
The Human Services Council will provide door-to-door transportation to the Felida Fire Station for low-income and those with disabilities. Rides are limited. Call the ride reservation line at (360) 258-2103
East County
East County Fire & Rescue, Station 91, 600 NE 267th, Camas, WA 98607, 1p-8p, Monday-Thursday
Washougal Fire Department Community Room, 1400 A St., Washougal. Open Noon-8 PM through Friday, July 31. Hamlik Park - Kids Water Shower, 4285 Addy St., Washougal. 1-4 PM through Thursday, July 30. Firefighters will hand out water and popsicles!
Woodland
Woodland Fire Station 91, 100 Davidson Ave., City of Woodland. July 28-29, Noon-10 PM. July 30, to be determined.
F O U R T H A n n u a l L C E F
G o l f T o u r n a m e n t
A fundraiser for the La Center Stadium Group
Tuesday ? August 11, 2009 ? 1:00 p.m. ? LewisRiver Golf Course
Registration Begins ? Noon
Visit your chamber's website for more information
Estate Planning Is A Definite Advantage
With one serious accident or death, a family's entire savings, home or business could be taken away. These nightmares could be avoided if you take advantage of the estate planning options available to you.
Estate planning involves more than being able to pay the federal government's death taxes. Estate planning is the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of action based entirely on a person's goals and priorities. It also helps arrange your assets and affairs to maintain and protect your family now and in the future.
Many perceive estate planning for only the very wealthy. However, virtually anyone who has an income, owns property and has financial responsibilities can and should investigate how they can genuinely benefit from estate planning.
Most people do not have definite financial objectives. Those who do often cannot meet their objectives with their current planning. If you do not have your financial objectives and the means to reach them in place, you are in danger of allowing the government to take the largest portion of your future success.
Estate planning can be broken into two segments: distribution plan and liquidity plan.
Under the distribution plan, you direct where you want your assets to go during your life and after your death through lifetime gifts, wills, trusts, and buy-sell agreements. The plan determines how much and when.
With a liquidity plan, you arrange payment of taxes and expenses. This also ensures the financial security of your surviving family by developing an insurance program compatible with your estate planning goals, federal estate and gift taxes, and probate processes. Although the applicable exclusion amount for the federal estate tax increased to $1.5 million in 2004, state estate or inheritance taxes and other expenses may be "overlooked expenses" that result in a liquidity need at death.
Begin your estate planning by gathering your complete financial records. Then, with the help of a qualified advisor, identify your lifetime objectives; determine ways to reduce the taxable estate; evaluate all plan alternatives; select the best coordinated plan; implement the plan; and review and update your plan annually.
Your attorney and financial advisors should assisy you in implementing your plan. If you would like to learn more about estate planning and COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services no-obligation Estate Planning service, contact me at (360) 256-2320.
Submitted By: Denise Koopman
Insurance Agent with COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services
Phone: (360) 601-9845
E-Mail:denise.koopman@countryfinancial.com
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT~ August 4th
Where will you be?
The La Center Police Department announces that it will hold its second annual "National Night Out" on August 4, 2009. The event will be held at Heritage Park in La Center from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The free event provides citizens the opportunity to meet the City Council and public safety staff from the Police and Fire Departments. This open forum introduces residents their police department and encourages interaction with neighbors. The Police Department anticipates that, like last year, the event will prove to be an enjoyable evening and will assist in promoting community pride.
La Center's first annual National Night Out in 2008 brought 200 citizens to the event. The program is designed to heighten awareness about crime and drug abuse, promote involvement in crime prevention activities, strengthen community relations and encourage neighborhood participation. 12,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world will join in hosting events.
The event in the City of La Center is made possible by sponsorships from Target, who continues this year as the National Sponsor and Chips/Palace Casino.
Lock your doors, turn on your porch light, and come join us at Heritage Park!
Battle Ground
Battle Ground's 6th annual "night out" will be celebrated between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Old Town and will feature a free bbq dinner sponsored by Fred Meyer, handouts such as smoke alarm batteries, bicycle helmet safety information for kids, and other safety related "how to's".
Ridgefield
For its' 5th "night out" celebration, Ridgefield will feature a rock climbing wall and children's bike rodeo. Join neighbors at Davis Park between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. for a meal of free "dogs" with all the trimmings, and lots of community-focused information.
All communities will gladly accept donations for their local food banks.
PLEASE JOIN THE
CITY & PORT OF RIDGEFIELD
AND THE
WA STATE DEPART. OF TRANSPORTATION
IN THE
GROUNDBREAKING
OF THE
I-5/SR 501 INTERCHANGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The allocation of $10 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, when combined with previously secured State, federal and local funding, has enabled I-5/SR 501 (Ridgefield) Interchange Project to proceed to construction.
Please join U.S. Congressman Brian Baird, State Senator Joe Zarelli, State Representatives Ed Orcutt and Jaime Herrera, and other State and local officials and business persons in celebrating the groundbreaking of this significant project, one that is projected to benefit the region through direct creation of nearly 5,000 permanent, family-wage jobs.
Information:
10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Site Adjacent to Corwin Beverage Facility located at 219 S. Timm Road in Ridgefield
Lelooska Foundation & Cultural Center Educates and Entertains
During July we were pleased to have four small groups of summer day-camp children come to the center and visit the museum to learn about North American Indians. The children had fun looking for the 48 items listed on our Museum Hunt list. In addition, the Friendship Force of Lower Columbia brought a group of visitors from Florida. Each group spent about 1-1/2 hours here.
A few danger trees have been taken down and now the clean-up awaits us. We are having a Work Party here on the Foundation grounds at 165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel, on Sat. Aug. 8th from 9 am to 1 pm. Lunch will be provided. Bring your own work gloves. Individuals, families, and groups welcome! If you think you can come that day give us a call at 360-225-9522.
We are currently accepting vendors or business owners for tables along Pioneer Street.
There is no cost involved and it's a great way to get your name out there.
Please contact Pam Marini at 360-891-4183 if you are interested in setting up a table.
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MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
BE THERE, OR YOU'LL NEVER KNOW
WHO DONE IT!
**SEE FLYERS IN GREATER DETAIL ON THE EVENTS PAGE**
Edited by:
Martha Brooks
Communications Director
La Center North Clark County Chamber of Commerce
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