November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Cocoa Bean is a sweet 8-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever. She loves being with people and going on new adventures and still has plenty of energy. She would be happiest as the only animal in the house as she doesn't understand that cats are not for chasing. Cocoa Bean should go… Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Community
It was the quest for a cheap vacation that led to my wife, Shelley, and me climbing a rope ladder slapping against the side of a moving cruise ship like Captain Jack (and Jill?) Sparrow. Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Gary Ruzicka makes ends meet by working several odd jobs, and that makes his schedule unpredictable. So he was grateful one Wednesday evening last month to see that the Lewis River Mobile Food Bank was trying out new operating hours other than the group's typical hours on Sunday afternoons. Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Sherwood -- Eight people from the Sherwood Neighborhood Association braved a downpour to participate in a Make A Difference Day clean-up, and picked up more than 20 bags of trash in late October. Snacks were provided by the Burgerville at Northeast Highway 99 and Northeast 99th Street. The neighborhood association… Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Felida -- The Blessed Piecemakers quilting group at Felida Baptist Church has been busy making 97 tote bags, in addition to doll quilts, to be included in Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. The church is planning to pack 1,000 boxes Nov. 10 to be delivered to children around the Pacific Rim. Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Meadow Homes -- A little soap can make a world of difference, especially when you're in serious need. That's why AAA Washington recently kicked off its fifth annual Soap for Hope toiletry donation drive. Toiletries, which can be dropped off at the Vancouver AAA office, 4301 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.,… Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Fisher-Mill Plain -- Life at Pacific Middle School tastes better these days. That's because the school recently celebrated the opening of a newly remodeled kitchen. The expanded workspace for kitchen staff and serving line for students means the school can offer new and different items, including stir fry and fresh… Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Camas -- Kris Henriksen of Clark County Community Services was honored with the Soroptimist International of Camas/Washougal Ruby Award on Oct. 16 at Zion Lutheran Church in Camas. Read story
November 6, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Every time a hungry kid reaches for this peanut butter, there will be an ego boost to boot. That's because the Junior Joy Team has wrapped 920 jars of peanut butter -- so far -- with "positive, encouraging messages" before donating them to Share, said chief joy… Read story
