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In The Service

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Community

ROTC and basic training Read story

Applause

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Submissions: P.O. Box 180, Vancouver, WA 98666, pauline.sipponen@columbian.com or 360-735-4524. Read story

You Can Help

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Community

• Volunteer Connections provides opportunities through the Human Services Council. Read story

Jane Kleiner, left, helps 2 1/2 -year-old son Jake unload his dump truck while harvesting pears and cleaning up fallen fruit at Foley Park in Felida on Aug.

Volunteers pick pounds of park’s pears

Jane Kleiner, left, helps 2 1/2 -year-old son Jake unload his dump truck while harvesting pears and cleaning up fallen fruit at Foley Park in Felida on Aug.

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A former parks administrator was examining a list of park properties a few years ago and came across an unexpected asset. Read story

Great-great-grandmother Mildred Becker, 91, of Vancouver, left, is shown in a five-generation photo taken recently.

Five generations: Becker

Great-great-grandmother Mildred Becker, 91, of Vancouver, left, is shown in a five-generation photo taken recently.

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Community

Great-great-grandmother Mildred Becker, 91, of Vancouver, left, is shown in a five-generation photo taken recently. Other family members, from her left, include Becker's son, Lonnie Becker, 68, of Ridgefield; her granddaughter, Lonna Robertson, 44, of Vancouver; and her great-granddaughter, Ashley Keller, 22, of Vancouver holding son Hunter Keller, 5 months. Read story

Land-use Review

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Community

The following are local land-use proposals. The county or city may rate them in three categories: nonsignificant, no environmental impact study needed; nonsignificant, provided proponents meet certain conditions; and significant, requiring an environmental impact study. Read story

What’s Up With That? Citizens made park irrigation a low priority

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The deteriorating state of Franklin Park in Northwest Vancouver is an embarrassment. There is an irrigation system, but the city hasn't turned it on for a couple of years, I think. They mow the weeds occasionally, but that only leaves little spiky weed stems that are dangerous for anyone barefooted.… Read story

Clark County: Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman takes the ALS Association's Ice Bucket Challenge last month to support friend Mike Carnahan who was diagnosed with the disease 16 months ago.

Ice buckets splash around the county

Clark County: Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman takes the ALS Association's Ice Bucket Challenge last month to support friend Mike Carnahan who was diagnosed with the disease 16 months ago.

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County -- The ALS Association's Ice Bucket Challenge has inspired thousands to film themselves dumping ice water over their head in the name of fun and charity. The viral sensation has already helped bring in around $100 million for the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's… Read story

Bequest helps keep Open House open and growing

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies

Esther Short -- Dolores Uhri, who died in November 2013 at age 89, was a well-travelled "citizen of the world" who worked in the travel industry -- but whose heart always stayed close to home, according to a statement from family homeless shelter Open House Ministries. Read story

Woodland residents honored at community picnic

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Truckies

Woodland -- Two Woodland residents were recognized by Mayor Grover Laseke during a community picnic on Aug. 26 for their efforts to better the city. Read story