Evelyn Hallett receives county’s Silver Citizen Award

VANCOUVER — The Clark County Commission on Aging recently recognized Evelyn Hallett, 93, of Vancouver with its annual Silver Citizen Award. The award recognizes older adults who “go above and beyond in service,” according to a news release. It’s open to Clark County residents 65 years or older. Hallett has served as commissioner on the Vancouver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners since 2014. She advocates for adequate housing for those in need. “She uses her seat at the VHA board to speak about the current lack of affordable housing and encourages the board and management to stay engaged and help solve the housing crisis,” the news release said. “Evelyn also volunteers with FISH, Meals on Wheels, is a hostess at Luepke Center and does a lot of volunteer work with veterans.” The award presentation will be held remotely through Webex at the commission’s next meeting at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18. The public may attend virtually or by phone. The Commission on Aging, supported by the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members. For more about the commission, visit www.clark.wa.gov/aging.