Community News - December 20, 2012

 

December 20, 2012



New arrival

Callum Raymond Jennings was born December 4, 2012 at St. John Medical Center in Longview. He weighed 6 lbs and was 19 and a half inches long. Parents are Loren and Caroline Jennings of Puget Island. Paternal grandparents are Marvin Jennings of Puget Island, and Suzanne and Jim Eklo of Kelso. Maternal grandparents are Margaret and Ray Marples of Middlesbrough, UK.

Holidays are for giving (blood)

The American Red Cross needs blood donors at this time of year to help maintain a safe and adequate blood supply throughout the holidays and year round.All eligible donors are asked to schedule an appointment to donate blood at Hotel Cathlamet, 69 Main Street, on December 27 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. To schedule appointments call Patti Phillips (360) 795-8821 or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: wahkiakum.

Career Fair

Washington State Patrolman Lonnie Eaton describes his job to visitors at the Wahkiakum Community Network's first career fair last Saturday. Thirty-two parties sponsored tables to talk about jobs and training. Photo by Rick Nelson.

Claussen earns Promotion

Cole Claussen, 2010 Wahkiakum High School graduate, and son of Don Claussen of Puget Island, recently completed basic training “A” school in Great Lakes, Ill. Claussen finished in the top three of his class and was promoted to E-3. He is stationed in Virginia.

60,000 losing unemployment

Up to 60,000 people in Washington will be shut off of unemployment benefits when the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program ends on Dec. 29.

Since being activated in July 2008, the program has paid more than $5.6 billion in federally funded unemployment benefits to more than 407,000 jobless workers in this state, according to the state’s Employment Security Department.

During much of the recession, most unemployed workers could qualify for up to 99 weeks of benefits, including 26 weeks of regular benefits, 53 weeks of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) and 20 weeks of extended benefits – paid in that order.

Because of the state’s improved unemployment rate, extended benefits shut off last April, and congressional action has reduced EUC benefits to a maximum of 37 weeks. After Dec. 29, only regular benefits will be available for most Washington workers.

Although Congress has extended the EUC program 10 times in the past four years, there’s currently no indication it will be reauthorized again. If Congress and the President approve another extension, Employment Security will automatically notify anyone who claimed EUC during one or more weeks in December.

The department will send messages to urge workers to contact their local WorkSource office for assistance in finding work.

LCC offers new Digital Forensics Program

 Lower Columbia College will offer a new certificate program in Digital Forensics starting Winter Quarter 2013 for computer science students, working computing specialists, human resources managers, and law enforcement and security professionals who want to add this specialized training to their resumes.

 The first course, Digital Forensics and the Law, will be offered winter quarter as an online class. The class will be taught by John Leech, a senior instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Leech, a retired law enforcement officer, has developed courses for federal, state and local agencies through the Department of Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy and is a member of the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners.

 Computers play a prominent role in almost every workplace today to manage financial and personnel records and communications. Records and data from electronic communications devices--from computers to cell phones--are used to answer questions and solve crimes. Just like physical evidence at a crime scene, this virtual data must be properly handled to stand up in court. Businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and law enforcement all need employees trained to handle issues related to these digital activities as they apply to policy, ethics and law.

 The four-quarter sequence of courses can be used to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology Systems or as a stand-alone certification for those with previous computer network skills.

 Students will learn how to:

 • Apply digital legal requirements related to the handling of evidence in an investigation.

 • Demonstrate proper handling of possible evidence related to investigations following identified digital forensic procedures.

 • Demonstrate skills in acquisition, recovery, analysis, and documentation of digital data from digital devices and systems.

 Courses will be offered in online and in evening hybrid formats to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.

 For additional information and to register contact LCC Computer Science Instructor David Rosi at drosi@lowercolumbia.edu.

Nondenominational women's conference to be held

Women of all denominational backgrounds are invited to attend “Sprouting Wings of Joy,” a women’s conference to be held March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Longview First Baptist Church, 747 Wheeler St., across from Home Depot.

 Registration by January 4 is $25 per person, or $20 per person with groups of 10 or more. Registration after January 4 is $35 per person, or $30 per person in groups of 10 or more. Lunch is included.

 Register in person at Longview First Baptist Church or online at http://www.fbclongview.com where additional information is also available.

 Keynote speaker will be Joanne Wallace, an international presenter and author. Additional speakers include Andy Egg, Chaplain of Portland Trailblazers Cheerleaders; Dee Bandy Heitz, businesswoman and Bible study leader; and Mary Stone, author and former licensed mental health counselor.

 This women’s conference is co-sponsored by Rainier First Assembly, Emmanuel Lutheran, Beacon Hill Baptist, Calvary Community and Longview First Baptist churches.

 

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