October 31, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life
I dreaded Halloween. Every summer when I was a young child, I would start counting the days to the worst night of my year. I looked forward to waking up on Nov. 1 because I knew I would feel tremendous relief. Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
The Columbia Cascade Great Pyrenees Club created quite the fluffy scene on Oct. 13, as 19 members of the club walked 20 of the large white dogs along the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. They answered questions about the dogs and club and, of course, stopped for people to pet the dogs.… Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
Washougal School Superintendent Mary Templeton and Associate Superintendent Renae Burson invited families to share a cup of coffee and discuss their thoughts about school issues. These informal morning-time gatherings are called “Coffee with Mary and Renae” and will be held at all Washougal schools throughout the year. The first session,… Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
Washington State University Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Evergreen Public Schools’ Chartwells Food Service and Clark County Green Schools helped Fircrest Elementary School students kick off the year’s Harvest of the Month program. More than 250 third-, fourth- and fifth-graders learned about the importance of breakfast by eating a… Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
Students from five local high schools ventured over to Portland to compete in the second Frank Adams Annual Floral Chopped Competition, hosted Oct. 5 at the Portland Flower Market. Evergreen High School’s Autumn Kimble, Shelbeigh Weaver and Brianna Schrantz scored a first-place finish in the competition, where teams battled it… Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
Roughly 100 people walked through colored cornstarch while taking part in Touchmark at Fairway Village’s Active Aging Week celebration. The mile-long walk raised more than $700 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington. Michelle Avdienko, Touchmark’s life enrichment/wellness director, coordinated the event, which was one of several activities… Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
Each year, Ridgefield fifth-graders travel to Cispus Outdoor Learning Center in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for a week of outdoor school. The students hiked, learned survival skills and gathered around campfires. This was the 49th year that Ridgefield students have visited the center. Cispus started 49 years ago with… Read story
October 31, 2018, 5:58am Community
The city of Woodland named Kathy Morrison its Employee of the Year and John “JJ” Burke its Volunteer of the Year. Morrison was hired as a clerk by the Public Works department in April 2017. She was honored for treating everyone with dignity and respect, demonstrating integrity and celebrating the… Read story
