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Richard Crumley, a crew leader with Cascade Tree Works LLC, cuts away dead branches above a driveway along South East Evergreen one morning last month. Greg Richardson, the business owner, said while that day’s work was largely cosmetic, a huge share of his projects are addressing tree damage stemming from lack of water and drought.

Clark Asks: Drought affects conifers

Richard Crumley, a crew leader with Cascade Tree Works LLC, cuts away dead branches above a driveway along South East Evergreen one morning last month. Greg Richardson, the business owner, said while that day’s work was largely cosmetic, a huge share of his projects are addressing tree damage stemming from lack of water and drought.

February 9, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Just about every day, arborist Greg Richardson and his crew are out dealing with trees suffering damage from the same problem. Read story

You Can Help

February 9, 2019, 6:00am Community

Volunteer Connections/RSVP, a program of the Human Services Council, partners with area nonprofits, schools, and organizations to promote volunteer opportunities. To see all the available opportunities, visit hsc-wa.org/volunteer-connections or call 360-735-3690 to learn more. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Staying focused on holiday gift for teacher

February 9, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

I adored my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Seifert. She was in her twenties, had jet-black, medium-length bobbed hair, black-rimmed winged glasses and a delicate sweet smile. She connected with me in a way that no other teacher did and encouraged my writing and drawing. Read story

Hudson Bay: Representatives from the Police Activities League of Vancouver and Walmart on Grand Boulevard, which awarded the league a $2,300 grant for the league’s mentoring program.

Walmart gives Police Activities League of Vancouver $2,300 for mentoring program

Hudson Bay: Representatives from the Police Activities League of Vancouver and Walmart on Grand Boulevard, which awarded the league a $2,300 grant for the league’s mentoring program.

February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community

The Police Activities League of Vancouver received a $2,300 grant from Walmart on Grand Boulevard for the league’s mentoring program, Prospere. The school-based leadership development program aims to show teens what success looks like. The program members drive the curriculum, while league staffers facilitate monthly sessions with the support of… Read story

North Image: Lauren Lu, Image Elementary School student, with her kale Caesar salad. Kale was the featured ingredient in the month Harvest of the Month program from Washington State University Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and Evergreen Public Schools’ Chartwells food service.

Monthly harvest program brings kale to Evergreen elementary schools

North Image: Lauren Lu, Image Elementary School student, with her kale Caesar salad. Kale was the featured ingredient in the month Harvest of the Month program from Washington State University Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and Evergreen Public Schools’ Chartwells food service.

February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community

Image Elementary School hosted the most recent Harvest of the Month visit from Washington State University Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and Evergreen Public Schools’ Chartwells food service. The featured local harvest ingredient was kale. Approximately 650 students were served kale Caesar salad. The salad drew positive responses from… Read story

RIDGEFIELD: South Ridge Elementary School fourth graders perform for residents at Highgate Senior Living Center during a visit in December.

South Ridge Elementary students take friendship fiesta to Highgate senior center in Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD: South Ridge Elementary School fourth graders perform for residents at Highgate Senior Living Center during a visit in December.

February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community

Usually on the first Friday of each month, Karen Moses’ fourth grade class at South Ridge Elementary School celebrates its First Friday Friendship Fiesta with a big potluck in the classroom. In December, students went to Highgate Senior Living Center to visit residents, instead. Prior to visiting, students wrote letters… Read story

Free Clinic receives $5,000 grant for oral health program

February 9, 2019, 5:57am Community

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington received a $5,000 grant from the Patterson Foundation, which will be used to help pay for the clinic’s oral health program. The clinic provides dental services at its location at the Jim Parsley Center and in its mobile dental van at Clark County schools… Read story

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School students Wyatt Taylor, from left. Alyssa Jackson, Amelia Volosenco, Claire Taylor work on knight-themed crafts during a Battle of the Books tournament.

Elementary students race to read in Battle of the Books

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School students Wyatt Taylor, from left. Alyssa Jackson, Amelia Volosenco, Claire Taylor work on knight-themed crafts during a Battle of the Books tournament.

February 9, 2019, 5:09am Community

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School is energizing third- through fifth-grade students to read with the Battle of the Books. Read story

Rotary installs first book nook in Ridgefield

February 9, 2019, 5:08am Community

The Rotary Club of Three Creeks installed the club’s first Rotary Book Nook in an effort to promote literacy on the west side of north Clark County. Read story

Woodland: Sixth-graders from Woodland Middle School visited JA BizTown, a simulated town that helps students learn about personal finances, how to apply for a job and how to run a business.

Students learn personal finances in trip to replica city

Woodland: Sixth-graders from Woodland Middle School visited JA BizTown, a simulated town that helps students learn about personal finances, how to apply for a job and how to run a business.

February 9, 2019, 5:04am Community

Woodland Middle School sixth-graders worked as customer service representatives, store managers and CEOs when they attended JA BizTown, a simulated town developed by the Junior Achievement program. Read story