January 25, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Life
Editor’s note: Dick Zeimer was a frequent contributor to “Everybody Has a Story.” This piece arrived in November, but since we had recently published another Zeimer story, this one went to the back of the line. Dick Zeimer died Nov. 24 at age 86. Read story
January 25, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life
Nearly a decade ago, Esther Schrader was determined to find a way to allow her neighbors to enjoy their backyards. Read story
January 25, 2017, 6:00am Community
Liberty Tax Service and 7-Eleven hosted a joint New Year’s party and food drive at a Vancouver 7-Eleven location on Jan. 14. There was free food and drinks, a bounce house, games and raffle prizes. They collected 450 pounds of food and donated it to Clark County Food Bank. Read story
January 25, 2017, 6:00am Community
Four Tukes Valley Middle School students had the honor of throwing pies at their teachers during an assembly earlier this month. The students’ names were picked randomly from a group of students who turned in a qualifying number of stamps from their student passports, which they earned for demonstrating positive… Read story
January 25, 2017, 6:00am Community
Innovative Services NW received a $1,000 grant from OnPoint Community Credit Union for its Pediatric Therapy Assessment/Evaluation Update Project. The grant will help Innovative purchase updated assessment kits, such as preschool language scales in both English and Spanish, which help therapists assess total language, auditory comprehension and expressive communication capabilities… Read story
January 25, 2017, 6:00am Community
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington awarded a total of $476,620 in scholarships to more than 200 students enrolled in classes during the 2016-2017 academic year. The students who received the scholarships are spread out from high school to college to graduate school, with 54 of the recipients attending college… Read story
January 25, 2017, 5:59am Community
Washington State University Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education was at Ellsworth Elementary School for its Harvest of the Month campaign. This month is focused on leafy greens, and more than 300 students were asked to try kale salad during the WSU program’s recent visit. There will be other greens… Read story
January 25, 2017, 5:59am Community
The recent snowstorm hit hard throughout Clark County, and now officials with Hazel Dell Little League are scrambling to raise money to repair damage before opening day on March 11. During the storm, protective nets were knocked over on all three of the league’s fields, although one field’s nets didn’t… Read story
January 25, 2017, 5:59am Community
Columbia Bank’s second Warm Hearts Winter Drive brought in $209,335.96 and 8,410 items for 54 homeless shelters throughout the Northwest, including $2,135 for Share House raised locally in Clark County. Last year, the drive collected $157,000 and nearly 12,000 items. Donations were made online through www.warmheartswinterdrive.com and cash and winter… Read story
January 25, 2017, 5:59am Community
Friends of the Carpenter received a $15,000 grant from the Ray Hickey Foundation, which will be used to support services at the Friendship Center in line with the organization’s mission as a nonprofit, faith-based day facility which provides safety, structure and purpose for vulnerable members of our community. “The Ray… Read story
