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Theresa Ayres, left, and Callie Jo Robinson, right, prepare a cat for surgery at the Mountain View Veterinary Hospital Nov. 17. Must Love Dogs NW organized a catch-alter-release event that fixed 37 feral cats found in the neighborhood near St.

Volunteers eager to lower euthanasia rate for feral cats

Theresa Ayres, left, and Callie Jo Robinson, right, prepare a cat for surgery at the Mountain View Veterinary Hospital Nov. 17. Must Love Dogs NW organized a catch-alter-release event that fixed 37 feral cats found in the neighborhood near St.

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Community

Those who live off 78th Street near St. Johns and Andresen roads north of Vancouver may notice less hissing and yowling in their neighborhood. Must Love Dogs NW recently rounded up 37 feral cats there. Read story

Everybody has a story: Art adventure exposes beauty of San Juan Islands

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Community

In late October, my daughter and I went to Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, for an "Art Adventure." The talented instructors, Lee Baughman and Susan Cowan, spent eight hours a day for five days helping a group of artists complete projects of our choice. Read story

Neighbors Calendar

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Community

A weekly listing of neighborhood association meetings Read story

The Columbian wants to highlight your holiday lights

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Community

Are you proud of your home's light display this holiday season? If so, we'd like to highlight your Clark County display in our annual roundup of holiday decorations. Read story

Hollywood: Frank Murray from Vancouver holds the 2013 Los Angeles Music Award he received Nov. 14 in Hollywood.

Petty Fever recognized as standout tribute act

Hollywood: Frank Murray from Vancouver holds the 2013 Los Angeles Music Award he received Nov. 14 in Hollywood.

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Hollywood -- Vancouver musician Frank Murray's Tom Petty tribute band was recognized at the Los Angeles Music Awards last month. The annual event is meant to help with promotion and provide exposure for unsigned and independent musical acts. Petty Fever won for "Tribute Band of the Year." The awards ceremony… Read story

One Life pantry gets grant for new facility

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Hough -- The One Life food pantry received $17,000 last month from the Meyer Memorial Trust. The grant will help the pantry reopen in a newly renovated facility at 1801 Daniels St. The Meyer Memorial Trust, a foundation funded by the estate of Fred G. Meyer, said it has awarded… Read story

School psychologists applauded for service

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Schools

Battle Ground -- The important work of Battle Ground Public Schools' 24 school psychologists was highlighted during a mid-November school board meeting held during National School Psychologist Awareness Week. Battle Ground special education directors Denny Waters and Ellen Wiessner made a presentation to the board about the support school psychologists… Read story

Ridgefield winery’s syrah wins silver

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Business

Ridgefield -- Three Brothers Vineyard & Winery in Ridgefield won silver last month in a national wine competition. The winery placed second for its 2011 syrah red wine in the American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition. Read story

Battle Ground: Battle Ground High School's Air Force Junior ROTC won first place in both unarmed and armed drills during the Nov.

Air Force Junior ROTC drill teams take top at divisional

Battle Ground: Battle Ground High School's Air Force Junior ROTC won first place in both unarmed and armed drills during the Nov.

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Truckies

Battle Ground -- The unarmed and armed drill teams of Battle Ground High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps won first place during the Northwest Drill and Rifle Columbia River Division competition. It's the first time either team has ranked highest in the divisional, held this year on… Read story

Vancouver Heights: OnPoint Community Credit Union President Robert Stuart, from left, presents a $5,000 donation Nov.

College Compass Club gets $5,000 gift

Vancouver Heights: OnPoint Community Credit Union President Robert Stuart, from left, presents a $5,000 donation Nov.

December 3, 2013, 4:00pm Schools

Vancouver Heights -- A college readiness after-school program aimed at Vancouver middle schoolers received $5,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union. OnPoint President Robert Stuart presented the money Nov. 18 at McLoughlin Middle School where students shared stories about how the College Compass Club helped them succeed academically. The program, known… Read story