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City puts commitment up front on homeless day center

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June 20, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

The homeless day center slated to open this fall in central Vancouver raised concerns and questions among residents of surrounding neighborhoods who weren’t sure what to expect. Read story

Washougal: Hathaway Elementary School students raised the most of any class in the school’s fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and received an Olive Garden lunch to celebrate.

Hathaway students exceed goal for first Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser

Washougal: Hathaway Elementary School students raised the most of any class in the school’s fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and received an Olive Garden lunch to celebrate.

June 20, 2018, 5:49am Community

Each month, Hathaway Elementary School students participate in a “character challenge,” and March’s theme was demonstrating compassion for others. Read story

Ridgefield foundation creates music scholarship to honor former student

June 20, 2018, 5:48am Community

Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation developed a need-based music scholarship open to students enrolled in Ridgefield School District, which is funded through a $15,000 donation made by an anonymous donor. Read story

Bennington: Running coach Rick Muhr uses an exercise machine at the Nautilus Shop in Vancouver as part of a running clinic he conducted ahead of a fun run on June 9.

Running coach visits Vancouver to promote healthy running practices

Bennington: Running coach Rick Muhr uses an exercise machine at the Nautilus Shop in Vancouver as part of a running clinic he conducted ahead of a fun run on June 9.

June 20, 2018, 5:45am Community

Rick Muhr, a marathon coach, 32-time marathon runner and Olympic torch bearer, was in Vancouver recently to host a fun run and running clinic. Read story

Esther Short: The Vancouver Rotary Foundation handed out $96,000 in scholarships to 24 high school seniors and college students from Southwest Washington.

Rotary Club Foundation awards $96,000 in scholarships

Esther Short: The Vancouver Rotary Foundation handed out $96,000 in scholarships to 24 high school seniors and college students from Southwest Washington.

June 20, 2018, 5:38am Community

The Vancouver Rotary Foundation awarded $96,000 in college scholarships to 24 Southwest Washington high school and college students at the club’s annual scholarship luncheon, held May 23 at WareHouse ’23. Read story

Meadow Homes: Jennifer McKibbin, from left, Nancy McKibbin and Megan McKibbin talk at a ceremony unveiling the CDM Caregiving Services’ new adult day center, named for John McKibbin, the community leader who died in a 2016 plane crash.

CDM Caregiving Services open new adult day center

Meadow Homes: Jennifer McKibbin, from left, Nancy McKibbin and Megan McKibbin talk at a ceremony unveiling the CDM Caregiving Services’ new adult day center, named for John McKibbin, the community leader who died in a 2016 plane crash.

June 20, 2018, 5:37am Community

CDM Caregiving Services unveiled a sign for the McKibbin Center, officially opening the new adult day center and administrative offices. Read story

Brush Prairie: Fort Vancouver Daughter of the American Revolution member Cathy Zweig, right, with her family at an event where the organization put flags at the graves of veterans at Brush Prairie Cemetery.

Daughters of American Revolution honor veterans with graveside flags

Brush Prairie: Fort Vancouver Daughter of the American Revolution member Cathy Zweig, right, with her family at an event where the organization put flags at the graves of veterans at Brush Prairie Cemetery.

June 20, 2018, 5:37am Community

Daughters of the American Revolution put flags on veterans’ graves at Brush Prairie Cemetery on May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Read story

Battle Ground: Tukes Valley second-graders were honored by Battle Ground Mayor Mike Dalesandro, back row from left, and Battle Ground Art Alliance President Dotty Yackle-Kay for their artwork depicting Community Helpers, which was hanging in city hall. From left: Celia Cavens, Karson Win’E, Ella Antonov, Stella Potter, Lincoln Toland and Tim Didyk.

Battle Ground honors students for artwork depicting community helpers

Battle Ground: Tukes Valley second-graders were honored by Battle Ground Mayor Mike Dalesandro, back row from left, and Battle Ground Art Alliance President Dotty Yackle-Kay for their artwork depicting Community Helpers, which was hanging in city hall. From left: Celia Cavens, Karson Win’E, Ella Antonov, Stella Potter, Lincoln Toland and Tim Didyk.

June 20, 2018, 5:37am Community

Tukes Valley Primary School second-graders were honored at a Battle Ground City Council meeting in May for their artwork, which was displayed in city hall. Read story

Woodland flower farm president visits White House

June 20, 2018, 5:34am Community

Klazina and Benno Dobbe traveled east to Washington, D.C., in May to attend the First Lady’s Luncheon. Read story

Heather Sinnott, chairwoman of the Burnt Bridge Creek Neighborhood Association, stands with her 2-year-old son, Henry, as she points to the intersection near her home on Northeast Poplar Street where the neighborhood association is hoping to paint a mural to slow down traffic. The speed limit where Poplar Street turns into Northeast 47th Street is 25 mph, but Sinnott says many drivers far exceed this speed and that it is dangerous for the neighborhood.

Burnt Bridge Creek residents vote to paint traffic-calming mural

Heather Sinnott, chairwoman of the Burnt Bridge Creek Neighborhood Association, stands with her 2-year-old son, Henry, as she points to the intersection near her home on Northeast Poplar Street where the neighborhood association is hoping to paint a mural to slow down traffic. The speed limit where Poplar Street turns into Northeast 47th Street is 25 mph, but Sinnott says many drivers far exceed this speed and that it is dangerous for the neighborhood.

June 13, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Life

Heather Sinnott was alarmed, understandably, when a vehicle plowed through her neighbor’s back fence a few years ago. Her house is next door, and she has young children who play in the backyard. Read story