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New history books focus on Vancouver, Camas, Washougal

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Clark County -- Two photographic treasuries of Clark County history have just been released by Arcadia Publishing. Local historian Pat Jollota's latest, "Vanishing Vancouver," starts out in the 1850s and includes more than 200 images of the evolving city with its schools, churches, military base, hospital, shipyards, businesses and neighborhoods.… Read story

Busch Walkers celebrate 10th year

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Washougal -- The Harold W. Busch Walkers volunteer team recently celebrated another successful year, with $10,000 raised in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The Camas/Washougal-based group is wrapping up its 10th year holding events to bring in money for the Alzheimer's Association. Its namesake, father of team captain Linda S.… Read story

Hockinson seniors learn CPR

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Hockinson -- More than 150 seniors at Hockinson High School got a lesson in saving lives last month during a CPR presentation and training. Student Arianna Bulder organized the event for her senior project. The students learned about hands-only CPR by Clark County Medical Program Director Lynn Wittwer, and Clark… Read story

Veterans honored with feast and concert

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Orchards -- Clark County veterans were honored Nov. 27 at the Clark County Veterans Court Board's Military Appreciation Dinner and Concert. More than 275 visited the Armed Forces Reserve Center for the celebration, which featured numerous musical performances and a pre-Thanksgiving turkey feast. World War II veterans were given special… Read story

Evergreen schools get $40,000 for programs

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

North Hearthwood -- Evergreen Public Schools was awarded nearly $40,000 in grants this month from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The money will go to the district's College Career Technical Education department, which helps students prepare for post-high school life. Grants include: Read story

Children’s Justice Center gets $50,000 from Windermere Foundation

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Cascade Park -- Windermere Real Estate/Stellar Group hosted a Children's Justice Center Gala Auction on Nov. 16 at Royal Oaks Country Club, featuring a silent and live auction of fine art and wine. The event raised nearly $50,000 for the Windermere Foundation and its ultimate beneficiary, the Children's Justice Center.… Read story

Sarah Graham
A homeowner in the 14000 block of Northeast 76th Street used a sprinkler to turn a front-yard tree into an ice sculpture Saturday. Vancouver's official low Saturday was 22 at Pearson Airfield, though it was several degrees colder in outlying areas. The forecast is on Page B10.

Instant Art: Just add water

Sarah Graham
A homeowner in the 14000 block of Northeast 76th Street used a sprinkler to turn a front-yard tree into an ice sculpture Saturday. Vancouver's official low Saturday was 22 at Pearson Airfield, though it was several degrees colder in outlying areas. The forecast is on Page B10.

December 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

A homeowner in the 14000 block of Northeast 76th Street used a sprinkler to turn their front yard tree into an ice sculpture on Saturday. Vancouver's official low Saturday was 22 at Pearson Airfield, though it was several degrees colder in outlying areas. Read story

Seth Delory, 7, helps his dad, Steve Delory, left, deliver food to the Walk &amp; Knock at Discovery Middle School.

Walk & Knock: Giving together

Seth Delory, 7, helps his dad, Steve Delory, left, deliver food to the Walk &amp; Knock at Discovery Middle School.

December 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The three Cub Scouts gingerly lined up to grab food lowered from the back of a pickup truck full of Walk & Knock bags on what was an extremely brisk Saturday morning. Read story

Video tape hangs from a paper recyling machine at the West Van Materials Recovery Center.

Planning ahead can cut back on holiday waste

Video tape hangs from a paper recyling machine at the West Van Materials Recovery Center.

December 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Starting the week of Thanksgiving through mid-January, Clark County residents generate more than 500 additional tons of garbage compared to other 10-week stretches of the year, said Josy Wright, waste reduction manager for Waste Connections. Read story

Walk and Knock, Clark County's biggest annual food drive, collected about 264,000 pounds of food on the first Saturday in December 2012, organizers said.

Despite snow, Walk & Knock will walk forward; volunteers needed

Walk and Knock, Clark County's biggest annual food drive, collected about 264,000 pounds of food on the first Saturday in December 2012, organizers said.

December 5, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Snow, ice won't slow down Clark County's biggest annual food drive Read story