CAM Academy dedication ceremony to celebrate new campus
Battle Ground Public Schools is inviting the public to attend a dedication ceremony for the new CAM Academy campus from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 with the ceremony beginning in the commons at 5 p.m.
The event will include a tour of the campus and speeches from students, families, staff and others.
Following the sale of initial Character and Academics for the Marketplace (CAM) Academy building the district had leased since 1996, it searched for a permanent home for the school. Development impact fees were used to construct modular buildings offsite that were trucked in and lifted into permanent foundations next door to the current Lewisville campus at 406 NW Fifth Avenue in Battle Ground.
For more information, visit battlegroundps.org/public-invited-to-dedication-of-new-cam-academy-campus/.
To view The Reflector’s previous report on the new home of CAM Academy, visit thereflector.com/stories/battle-grounds-cam-academy-now-has-a-permanent-home.
– The Reflector
Prairie High School to spread holiday cheer with winter carnival
Prairie High School’s second annual winter carnival will be occurring from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.
The free event is open to the public and is intended to build relationships with the community, families and students, Battle Ground Public Schools states.
Organizers want to decrease the stress of the holidays for families experiencing financial hardship and provide the opportunity for students to develop empathy and learn how it feels to give back and demonstrate kindness and selflessness, BGPS adds.
Donations of new, unopened toys and other items like clothing, hygiene products, gift cards and more can be dropped off at Prairie High School’s main office through Friday, Dec. 1. The donated items will allow children to pick out a free gift to take home as well as a gift for their parent or guardian.
– The Reflector
WDFW opens public comment period
for beaver relocation rule making
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has filed a proposed rule to create a program that permits qualified individuals to relocate beavers involved in human-wildlife conflict as an alternative to lethal removal. The public is invited to submit comments about the proposed rule though Dec. 18.
If adopted, WDFW would create a beaver relocation permit program that identifies which beavers could be relocated, specifies the requirements for permittees, release sites and conditions during temporary beaver captivity during relocation, and identify any conditions under which the permit may be revoked.
A copy of the rulemaking proposal is available on WDFW’s website. The public can submit comments at publicinput.com/beaver, by email, by phone, 855-925-2801, project code 2514, or by mailing written comments to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ATTN: Wildlife Program, PO Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission will accept public comments on the proposed rule change at a public hearing scheduled during the Dec. 14 through Dec. 16 commission meeting. Information on how to register to provide comments during the meeting will be made available on the Commission Meeting webpage. A decision is tentatively scheduled for the January 2024 meeting.
– The Reflector
Application period for Public Health Advisory Council dentist position extended
The Clark County Board of Health has extended the application period for the Public Health Advisory Council position held by a dentist practicing in Clark County. The three-year term for the volunteer position begins as soon as it is filled and ends Sept. 30, 2026.
The Public Health Advisory Council typically meets from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except the month of December. One meeting each quarter will be in-person at locations across the county.
The Public Health Advisory Council reviews priority public health needs and makes periodic recommendations to the Board of Health to enhance community health and wellbeing, according to a press release. The council may provide community forums or establish community task forces, as assigned by the Board of Health. The council reviews and makes recommendations to Clark County Public Health and the Board of Health for the annual budget and fees. Over the course of the current terms, members can expect to support Clark County Community Health Improvement Plan priorities, a public health legislative agenda and more.
Those interested in applying for the advisory council should submit a brief letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000. Applications can also be emailed to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov. For questions about council participation and what to expect as a member, email PHACAdmin@clark.wa.gov.
The application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15.
– The Reflector
Greater Vancouver Chamber opens nominations for 2024 Iris Awards honoring women of achievement
The Greater Vancouver Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2024 Iris Awards, which honors women of achievement in southwest Washington. The awards celebrate women who “exemplify leadership, philanthropy and community service,” according to a press release.
This year’s recipients will be announced on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Iris Awards Luncheon at the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Inspire HER Conference, an event designed to celebrate and empower business professionals.
Nominations are now open, and everyone is welcome to make their submissions online at tinyurl.com/2axv8j4j. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.
See previous honorees at vancouverusa.com/annu
al-events/past-iris-awards-hon orees/.
For additional information about the Iris Awards, sponsorship opportunities, and to purchase award ceremony tickets, visit Inspire HER Conference - Iris Awards.
– The Reflector
