June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Clark College -- The school's relatively new Environmental Club is already making a difference on campus, according to organizer Robert Bacon. Formed in December 2011, the group conducted a waste audit of the Culinary Department and found 85 percent of the trash was recyclable or compostable. Since then, it is… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Bella Vista -- Approval and the extension of water pipes by the city, plus a $1,500 grant from the Vancouver Watersheds Council, led to the creation of a new community food garden in the northwest corner of Bella Vista Neighborhood Park. Nineteen neighbors gathered in late May "to clear the… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Venersborg -- More than 35 people attended the Venersborg Schoolhouse Tea at the historic Venersborg Schoolhouse on May 26. Volunteers served a variety of courses and smiles to make this day fun for all. The schoolhouse turns 100 this year. Learn more on the Facebook page for "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse." Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- Roy Pulliam of the Fort Vancouver Lions Club received the International President's Certificate of Appreciation--the fourth-highest award that can be presented by an international Lions president. Pulliam received the award at the spring conference in Kelso on May 19. A member of the Fort Vancouver Lions Club… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Barberton -- VA VA VOOM's "Spring In Bloom ... or wilted" show struck a musical variety sensation. The Barberton Grange was rollicking with musical numbers, skits and dancing May 23-25. This fledgling group of performers ages 50 and older continues to garner fans. Dick Charles, who calls himself the Senior… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Riverridge -- Sarrah Reinhardt, a third-grader at Riverview Elementary School, wrote a letter to thank a veteran for serving our country. With the help of her teacher, Allison Kelly, writing letters to veterans became a project for all 27 students in the class. Sarrah's dad, Ben Reinhardt, helped by inviting… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Camas Meadows -- Evergreen Habitat for Humanity raised $27,000 at its seventh annual golf tournament on May 24 at Camas Meadows Golf Course. The tournament was a four-person scramble, and included a round of golf, cart, a barbecue lunch and prize raffle. Learn more about Evergreen Habitat for Humanity at… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
La Center -- The City of La Center Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of a record 108 facilities statewide that have received the 2011 Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant Award, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced earlier this month. The state's wastewater treatment plants were evaluated for compliance with effluent… Read story
June 12, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies
Salmon Creek -- Six to eight students in Washington State University Vancouver's Child Development Program kindergarten will receive scholarships for next school year thanks to a $30,000 gift from the Tod and Maxine McClaskey Foundation. Consideration will be given to families with financial need, whose child has been previously enrolled… Read story
June 5, 2012, 5:00pm Community
Children need holiday cheer. Senior citizens need medications. And Hazel Dell's agricultural past needs preservation. Read story
