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What’s Up with That? Fairgrounds flag system prompts concern

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Community

I work by the Clark County Fairgrounds, and something has been bothering me: the flag that flies at half-mast and has for a few weeks now. It does not come down at night, nor do they put a light on it as a show of respect. I have placed a… Read story

Neighbors calendar

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Community

A list of neighborhood association meetings and events Read story

Pets of the Week

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Community

Hazel is an 8-year-old Plott hound mix who needs a quiet and relaxed home where she can cuddle up and sleep next to her family in the evenings. She needs a fenced yard to keep her safe and will do best in a home with children older than age 10. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Replacement parts for humans the new normal

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Community

There's a wonderful store just outside of Greensboro, N.C. called Replacements Ltd. It carries pieces of most china, stoneware, and flatware patterns, so that you can replace the sugar bowl that was a victim of a spontaneous indoor football game, or that teacup that Aunt Sarah dropped when you casually… Read story

Fargher Lake Grange supports Barberton Grange

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies

Fargher Lake: More than 10 members of Fargher Lake Grange attended the Barberton Grange breakfast on March 3. The breakfast was a fundraiser to help Fern Prairie Grange repair flood damage. At the March 8 meeting, Fargher Lake Grange members voted to have a junior grange, with Heidi Zimmerman serving… Read story

Central Park: Grace Nelson, Mary Huibregtse and Alin Resiya use uncooked spaghetti and tape to explore the best structural shape to support a weight-bearing load of marshmallows.

N.E.R.D. Girls reach out to middle, high schoolers

Central Park: Grace Nelson, Mary Huibregtse and Alin Resiya use uncooked spaghetti and tape to explore the best structural shape to support a weight-bearing load of marshmallows.

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies

Central Park -- The Clark College N.E.R.D. (Not Even Remotely Dorky) Girls Club welcomed 28 middle and high school students to its "Science in Action" event to participate in hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and math on March 3. Read story

Orchards: Kids from the Gan-Garrett Jewish Preschool perform in the Purim celebration.

Circus-themed Purim celebrated

Orchards: Kids from the Gan-Garrett Jewish Preschool perform in the Purim celebration.

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies

Orchards -- Families enjoyed a circus-themed Purim holiday celebration hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center and the Gan-Garrett Jewish Preschool on March 15. Purim celebrates the Jewish people's salvation over 2000 years ago from their tormentor Haman. Read story

Courtyard Village sows Seeds of Love

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies

VanMall: About 35 residents of Courtyard Village Vancouver formed a charitable organization, Seeds of Love, back in 2005. For the past three years, seven members: Jeri Erlandsen, Virgie Villella, Marilyn Whitman, Donna Wheeler, Mavis Drain, Kathleen Hill and Clara Seeker, have worked together to raise money for the YWCA SafeChoice… Read story

Fircrest: From left, Madison Snyder, Mikayla Munger, Darby Snyder, Aurora Lauser, Brooke Baldwin, Taryn Lake, Scout leader Chris Snyder and Kazoodles co-owner Mary Sisson.

Girl Scouts Troop 40442 win window contest

Fircrest: From left, Madison Snyder, Mikayla Munger, Darby Snyder, Aurora Lauser, Brooke Baldwin, Taryn Lake, Scout leader Chris Snyder and Kazoodles co-owner Mary Sisson.

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies

Fircrest -- Girl Scout Troop 40442 won a window design contest sponsored by Kazoodles toy store in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouts USA. Entries were judged on the design itself and the plans for carrying it out. The display will remain in the window… Read story

Salmon Creek: Bruce Davis, left, president of Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club, presents check to Bill Coleman of the Clark County Food Bank.

Clark County Food Bank receives donation

Salmon Creek: Bruce Davis, left, president of Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club, presents check to Bill Coleman of the Clark County Food Bank.

March 20, 2012, 5:00pm Truckies

Salmon Creek -- Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club presented a $1,400 check to the Clark County Food Bank in February. The funds were raised through a raffle at a Feb. 11 Trail Band concert sponsored by the club. About 450 persons attended the concert at Skyview High School. Read story