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December 18, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Blog updates will resume when the function is fixed. Read story

The Northeast 112th Avenue Corridor Plan calls for sidewalks on both sides of the major arterial, including along Evergreen Memorial Gardens, shown above in early December. The route is not very pedestrian or cyclist friendly, but the long-term plan, set for a vote before the city council on Dec.

Drafting a future for 112th Avenue

The Northeast 112th Avenue Corridor Plan calls for sidewalks on both sides of the major arterial, including along Evergreen Memorial Gardens, shown above in early December. The route is not very pedestrian or cyclist friendly, but the long-term plan, set for a vote before the city council on Dec.

December 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

It won't happen anytime soon, but as city planners look out along Northeast 112th Avenue, they can see the potential for big changes in the sprawling, car-centric corridor. Sidewalks and bike lanes that run the whole stretch of 112th from south of Northeast Ninth Street all the way to at… Read story

Neighbors calendar

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

A list of neighborhood association meetings Read story

Everybody has a story: Surprise guests a Thanksgiving blessing

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

One memorable holiday happened to our family more than 30 years ago. The turkey was in the oven when the phone rang, and a police officer was on the line. He was looking for our pastor, who was out of town. My husband, John, was covering for him that holiday. Read story

Everybody has a story: Plastic trees make for a perfect tradition

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Many families enjoy cutting their own Christmas tree. I have come to discover that such a venture for my family is seen as an ordeal. You must understand that I'm as dense as a forest, so this took years to dawn on me. We enjoy the look and smell of… Read story

Many of your neighbors around Clark County have decked their homes with Christmas lights.

Top area Christmas light displays by neighborhood

Many of your neighbors around Clark County have decked their homes with Christmas lights.

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Here is a list of decorated homes submitted by Columbian readers. They also can be found online with an interactive map at the Neighbors blog, http://www.columbian.com/weblogs/your-neck-of-the-woods Read story

Longtime Ridgefield resident honored for work on city’s behalf

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Ridgefield -- Longtime resident David Standal received the city's 2011 Outstanding Citizen Award on Dec. 1. Read story

Sharing keeps caring in Hockinson

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Hockinson -- Hundreds of people came out to the fourth Sharing is Caring event in mid-November at the Hockinson Apostolic Lutheran Church, off Northeast 164th Street. Read story

Battle Ground: Gabe Schmitendorf, 7, from Tukes Valley Primary, confers with teacher Kelly Gorby during a shopping trip for the North County Community Food Bank.

Tukes Valley students get a lesson in giving, shopping

Battle Ground: Gabe Schmitendorf, 7, from Tukes Valley Primary, confers with teacher Kelly Gorby during a shopping trip for the North County Community Food Bank.

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Battle Ground -- Nine special-education students from Tukes Valley Primary School got experience in the "better-to-give-than-to-receive" spirit of the season. Read story

Felida: The Blessed Piecemakers quilters donated 100 doll blankets to Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Felida quilters donate to food bank efforts for kids

Felida: The Blessed Piecemakers quilters donated 100 doll blankets to Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

December 13, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Felida -- The Blessed Piecemakers, a quilting group that meets weekly at Felida Baptist Church, recently finished sewing 100 doll quilts to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a food bank in Ridgefield. Read story