October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The Rotary Clubs of Clark County presented $9,038 from their annual Rotarians Fore A Cause golf tournament to the Children's Home Society of Washington. The Society's Bridget McLeman accepted the check at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Rotary Club of Vancouver. Funds will go to the… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Meadow Homes -- Share's remodeled building on Andresen Road used to be a bowling alley, built in the 1970s. When the nonprofit group took on renovating the place as its new headquarters, it faced some tough choices about energy use and efficiency. Contractor RSV Building Solutions worked with Energy Trust… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Fisher's Landing East --Hagatha's Haunt, an outdoor Halloween display set up by Steve and Rene Chadly, features haunting special effects that are entertaining for those of any age. The display at 1904 S.E. 190th Ave. can be viewed from dusk to midnight through Nov. 2. Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Sunnyside -- For the fourth consecutive year, Sunset Elementary School has been named an Exemplary School by the NorthWest Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Network. The award recognizes the school's focus on implementing schoolwide positive behavior strategies to help all students succeed. Sunset, part of Evergreen Public Schools, is one… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- This summer, the Washougal Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4390 more than doubled the amount it raised last summer for local veterans and the Vancouver Campus of the Portland VA Medical Center. Members raised $5,084 through raffles, potluck donations, game donations and individual donations. In addition, Camas Transmission… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Vancouver resident Marci Caputo was presented the Quintessential Woman Award at the 4th Annual Diamond Tea on Oct. 13 at the Nines Hotel in Portland. Caputo started a Girl's Night Out, CAMEO, in honor of her sister, who died from breast cancer. The event has raised more… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The Battle Ground Rotary Club raised about $22,000 at its Oct. 6 event, "A Black and White Affair: The Great Gatsby," at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver. Attendees were treated to a night with music by both Jesse Holyk and The Al Perez Band, a casino night… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The Esther Short Neighborhood Association celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 17 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Mayor Tim Leavitt thanked residents for their dedication in making Esther Short a great place to live. West Precinct District 1 Neighborhood Police Officer Cpl. Drue Russell talked about how… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
DuBois Park -- Is it a motorcycle? Is it a car? It's a bit of both -- masquerading as a sci-fi space pod. It's the C-1, and it's the creation of Danny Kim, who grew up in Vancouver's Dubois Park neighborhood and whose company, Lit Motors, is based in New… Read story
October 30, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Fircrest -- Joanna and Ole Olsen caught the attention of Jenni Nordgaard-Holyk, the regional sales and operations manager for Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters, as they diligently carted away the day-old pastries that Brewed donates to local schools, shelters, honor roll breakfasts and more. The Olsens volunteer for Loaves & Fishes,… Read story
