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Everybody Has a Story: Even with her cranky old ways, Gertie was a lovable gal

June 6, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Life

When our children were ages 2 and 6, we moved to central Montana. After the first real snow and ice storm, followed by a lengthy power outage, we quickly learned that an alternate heat source would be vital. We decided on a wood stove, but soon learned that the stove… Read story

Diane Stevens’ garden at her Salmon Creek home features a number of recycled items that she has transformed into artwork.

Reusing & reducing in a Salmon Creek garden

Diane Stevens’ garden at her Salmon Creek home features a number of recycled items that she has transformed into artwork.

June 6, 2018, 6:03am Clark County Life

Discarded glass, a broken rake, old hose: Diane Stevens tries to integrate what used or discarded items she can into her garden, which spills onto the Bonneville Power Administration easement next to her home in shrubs and bright flowers. Read story

Washougal: Washougal High School advanced baking students created book-themed cakes in honor of National Library Week. Rose Elsensohn, from left, Rebecca McDonald, Hannah Moen and Jennifer Whitmeyer baked an “Alice in Wonderland” cake, which students at the school voted as their favorite.

Washougal High School students bake book-inspired cakes to celebrate libraries

Washougal: Washougal High School advanced baking students created book-themed cakes in honor of National Library Week. Rose Elsensohn, from left, Rebecca McDonald, Hannah Moen and Jennifer Whitmeyer baked an “Alice in Wonderland” cake, which students at the school voted as their favorite.

June 6, 2018, 5:54am Community

In honor of National Library Week, Washougal High School’s advanced baking class added a literary dash to their cake-decorating project by baking book-themed cakes. Read story

Battle Ground: Firm Foundation Christian School sophomores Beth Merritt, left, and Chloe Neet received Scholar Recognitions by the Hudson’s Bay branch of the American Association of University Women for their achievement in math and science.

Association of University Women honor two Battle Ground high schoolers

Battle Ground: Firm Foundation Christian School sophomores Beth Merritt, left, and Chloe Neet received Scholar Recognitions by the Hudson’s Bay branch of the American Association of University Women for their achievement in math and science.

June 6, 2018, 5:54am Community

American Association of University Women representatives were on hand May 11 at Firm Foundation Christian School to honor sophomores Beth Merritt and Chloe Neet with Scholar Recognitions. Read story

North Image: Recent local graduates from McDonald’s English Under the Arches program, which helps employees improve their English-speaking skills.

Eight local employees graduate from McDonald’s English language courses

North Image: Recent local graduates from McDonald’s English Under the Arches program, which helps employees improve their English-speaking skills.

June 6, 2018, 5:53am Community

Eight McDonald’s employees recently graduated from the English Under the Arches program, which is open to both crew and managers who are non-native English speakers. Read story

Orchards: Harper Martin, 4, has her picture taken by Jim Terrell as part of the Orchards Lions Club’s annual identification project, in which they create ID cards for kids.

Orchards Lions Club helps parents create ID cards for kids

Orchards: Harper Martin, 4, has her picture taken by Jim Terrell as part of the Orchards Lions Club’s annual identification project, in which they create ID cards for kids.

June 6, 2018, 5:52am Community

The Orchards Lions Club hosted their annual Identification Project on April 21. Read story

Walnut Grove: The “kitty condo” Furry Friends bought using grant money from the Firstenburg Foundation.

Furry Friends receives grant to assist cats with special medical care

Walnut Grove: The “kitty condo” Furry Friends bought using grant money from the Firstenburg Foundation.

June 6, 2018, 5:52am Community

Furry Friends cat shelter has received an $11,197 grant from the Firstenburg Foundation to help the nonprofit’s ability to care for cats that need special and expensive medical care. Read story

Boys & Girls Clubs to create programs to improve youth mental health

June 6, 2018, 5:51am Community

United Healthcare Community Plan donated $40,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State to support youth mental health programs, and the Fruit Valley Elementary School Boys & Girls Club is using a portion of those funds to implement anti-bullying, anti-drug and peer support programs designed to build self-confidence. Read story

Assistance League raises money for students in need

June 6, 2018, 5:50am Community

Assistance League Southwest Washington hosted a spring tea on May 5 and raised $2,500 to help children in 23 local schools. Read story

Volunteer Opportunities

June 6, 2018, 5:49am Community

Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. For information on the following and other opportunities, call 360-735-3690. Read story