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The Boyd family of Ridgefield — 9-year-old Everett, left, dad Brian, center, and mom Sara — browse at the Friends of Ridgefield Community Library sale during BirdFest at Overlook Park.

Supporters of new Ridgefield library eager for more progress

The Boyd family of Ridgefield — 9-year-old Everett, left, dad Brian, center, and mom Sara — browse at the Friends of Ridgefield Community Library sale during BirdFest at Overlook Park.

November 1, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Life

RIDGEFIELD -- When a weekend festival brought hundreds of people downtown, Friends of Ridgefield Community Library sold some books and made a few dollars. Read story

Everybody has a story: Shaving lesson leads to precious moment

November 1, 2017, 6:02am Clark County Life

It was a bright sunny day in the summer of 1956. I was only weeks away from my 16th birthday and was wondering if I was every going to see any kind of whisker on my face. Some of my friends were shaving at least once or twice a week. Read story

Local insurance agency honored for best practices

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

Davidson & Associates Insurance of Vancouver has qualified again for the Insurance Agents & Brokers of America “Best Practices” Study Group. Read story

Five Corners: The Most Rev. Daniel Mueggenborg, an auxiliary bishop of the Seattle archdiocese, blessing new athletic fields at Seton Catholic High School on Oct. 14.

New Seton Catholic football field blessed by bishop

Five Corners: The Most Rev. Daniel Mueggenborg, an auxiliary bishop of the Seattle archdiocese, blessing new athletic fields at Seton Catholic High School on Oct. 14.

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

The Most Rev. Daniel Mueggenborg, an auxiliary bishop of the Seattle archdiocese, led students, athletes, staff and families in a field blessing and dedication Oct. 14 at Seton Catholic High School. Read story

Captain Strong Primary School students collect change for hurricane relief

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

Students at Captain Strong Primary School raised more than $1,235 for Hurricane Harvey relief. Read story

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November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

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Meadow Homes: Fort Vancouver High School’s distinguished alumni, from left: Julie Merlino Pagel, class of 1979, Max Beatty, class of 2009, Linda Langsdorf Johnson, class of 1966, and Clem Eischen, class of 1945. The fifth honoree, Bruce Hagensen, class of 1962, is not pictured, as he was unable to attend the homecoming assembly.

Fort Vancouver High School’s Center for International Studies honors distinguished alumni

Meadow Homes: Fort Vancouver High School’s distinguished alumni, from left: Julie Merlino Pagel, class of 1979, Max Beatty, class of 2009, Linda Langsdorf Johnson, class of 1966, and Clem Eischen, class of 1945. The fifth honoree, Bruce Hagensen, class of 1962, is not pictured, as he was unable to attend the homecoming assembly.

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

Fort Vancouver High School’s Center for International Studies recognized five distinguished alumni at an Oct. 6 homecoming assembly. The recipients participated in a panel discussion and were introduced by students at the assembly. The honorees were: Max Beatty, class of 2009, Julie Merlino Pagel, class of 1979, Linda Langsdorf Johnson,… Read story

Hazel Dell: A group of 15 teachers, parents and garden educators met at the Hazel Dell School and Community Garden to discuss resources available from the Washington State University Master Gardener program and discuss future collaboration.

Garden educators teach parents about school gardens

Hazel Dell: A group of 15 teachers, parents and garden educators met at the Hazel Dell School and Community Garden to discuss resources available from the Washington State University Master Gardener program and discuss future collaboration.

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

Fifteen teachers, parents and garden educators met on Oct. 5 at Hazel Dell School and Community Garden to discuss what resources are available from the Washington State University Master Gardeners program. Read story

Woodland: Woodland High school junior Kylee Jones, from left, Mary Ellen Vetter, who teaches horticulture and floral design courses at the school, and Jennifer-Parkhill at Floral Design Institute’s FloraChopped competition last month, where the two Woodland teams finished first and second.

Woodland floral teams finish first and second in competition

Woodland: Woodland High school junior Kylee Jones, from left, Mary Ellen Vetter, who teaches horticulture and floral design courses at the school, and Jennifer-Parkhill at Floral Design Institute’s FloraChopped competition last month, where the two Woodland teams finished first and second.

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

Woodland High School’s Floral Design teams swept the Floral Design Institute’s FloraChopped competition held in Portland on Sept. 29, taking first and second place to earn $4,800 in scholarships. Read story

Ridgefield School District names employee, students of month for October

November 1, 2017, 5:55am Community

At their Oct. 10 meeting, Ridgefield School District officials celebrated the October employee and students of the month. Union Ridge Elementary School’s Nani Mack was named Employee of the Month for her passion in the classroom, as well as her dedication to helping other staffers through new staff Induction and… Read story