September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
They hope to become foresters, conservationists, marine biologists and oceanographers. Once a week, these future scientists leave their classroom at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education and head outside for a hands-on science lesson. Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Downtown homeless shelter and Christian ministry Open House Ministries fed the community and had some good clean fun on Sept. 15. Open House's third annual barbecue, block party and car show was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Greater Clark County; also helping out were numerous partners… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Washougal -- The work of student gardeners at Excelsior High School in Washougal is coming to fruition now that it's harvest time. The school's student garden is used as an outdoor environmental science lab where teens learn about composting, planting and harvesting. In spring, students prepare soil and help with… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- Businesses in Battle Ground raised nearly $2,000 for the city's Veterans Memorial Project last month during the Yellow Ribbon fundraiser. A number of shops and restaurants in the city donated a portion of their proceeds Aug. 27 to the memorial, which would be placed in Kiwanis Park.… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center nurses reunited with children they cared for as newborns during an annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit reunion Sept. 14 at the hospital. About 200 people attended the gathering, which included plenty of fun for kids, including an obstacle course, face painting and… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Fruit Valley -- After-school programs in Fruit Valley got a boost thanks to a $10,000 community development grant from an Australian company planning to develop a potash shipping terminal at the Port of Vancouver. The BHP Billiton grant, awarded this month to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington,… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The Parks Foundation of Clark County elected three new members to its board of directors this month. Joining the nonprofit's board are: lawyer Darrin Class, Shorty's Garden and Home General Manager Colin Mahoney and Riverview Community Bank Senior Vice President of Marketing Scott Miller. At its Sept.… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Harney Heights -- Fifty volunteers donated 120 hours of hard work cleaning up King Elementary School on Sept. 14 during the Clark County Connects Day of Service. Substance abuse prevention group PREVENT -- an acronym for Prevent, Reduce, Educate, Voice, Empower, Nurture, Transform -- and the Safe Communities Task Force… Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Truckies
Ogden -- The Ogden Neighborhood Association celebrated its 20th anniversary as an official neighborhood this month. The neighborhood, a mix of single- and multifamily developments and large swatches of undeveloped residential-zoned land, was formed in 1993 and is home to thousands of Vancouver residents. Read story
September 24, 2013, 5:00pm Schools
Fairway 164th -- Crestline Elementary School continues to receive support from the community, with $4,600 and boxes of school supplies donated Sept. 12 by Dick Hannah Subaru. The auto dealership gathered supplies for Crestline during its Tools for Schools campaign and gave $100 for every car it sold during that… Read story
