October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Evergreen High School -- French teacher Andrea Maul won the 2012 Outstanding Teaching at the K-12 Level Award at the Washington Association for Language Teaching/Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching conference, held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Oct. 12 and 13. "She is caring, hard-working and possesses a depth… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Cascade Park -- Residents of the Bedford Independent Senior Living Community participated in the Great Shakeout drill at 10:18 a.m. Oct. 18. Community Enrichment Coordinator Nancy Johnson said seniors practiced drop, cover and hold whether they were in an apartment, dining room or participating in activities. The group then discussed… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
First Place -- A new slate of officers has taken the helm of the First Place Neighborhood Association. (The latest newsletter includes special thanks to the nominating committee for hunting them down, as well as the new officers "who allowed themselves to be elected.") They are: Curt Stone, chairman; Tim… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The Disciples of Praise, the adult choir from A.M.E. Zion in Vancouver, participated in Gospel Fest at Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church in late September. The event brought "together great music, fun and an amazing silent auction as a benefit for BGCUMC's community outreach programs," according… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Shumway -- YWCA Clark County's SafeChoice Domestic Violence Shelter received a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The money will be used for a family-style bedroom for a year for families escaping domestic violence. Providing this room and the services associated with… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Hudson's Bay -- Members of the law enforcement community acted as guest servers at a fundraiser for Special Olympics at all three Clark County Red Robin restaurants on Oct. 13. Clark County Sheriff Garry Lucas, Battle Ground Police Chief Bob Richardson, interim Vancouver Police Chief Chris Sutter and Ridgefield Police… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Washougal -- The East County Family Resource Center will be able to continue its good works -- early-learning, child and family counseling and other support services -- thanks to a donation of $9,038 from the Rotary Clubs of Clark County. The money was raised at the Rotarians Fore A Cause… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Evergreen Habitat for Humanity raised more than $27,000 at its ninth annual Raising the Roof breakfast benefit on Oct. 11 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. More than 280 people attended. Keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell. Habitat volunteer Camille Wright received the 2012 Ray Johnson… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Ogden -- The Ogden Neighborhood Association has filed an appeal of the Burton Park Apartments project, which would put 112 apartment units in two- and three-story buildings at Northeast 79th Avenue and Burton Road. "This is the third plan for use of the property, and the majority of the surrounding… Read story
October 23, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
First Place -- The neighborhood garden is headed to bed for the year, but the latest First Place Neighborhood Association newsletter sums up a great growing season -- "with more sun than we have enjoyed since we started the garden! We grew a prodigious amount of vegetables for our own… Read story
