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Heights church wants to expand

November 22, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Vancouver Heights -- Columbia Presbyterian Church, at 805 S. Columbia Ridge Drive, is looking at a major remodel. In documents filed with the city of Vancouver, the church has proposed several projects at its multibuilding facility. The Administrative and Youth Services building will be "gutted and remodeled" and get some… Read story

Susan Tissot, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum, and Howard Gingold, editor of the annual &quot;Clark County History&quot; journal, watch covers roll off the press at Columbia Litho Printing and Imaging in Camas.

Publication features local memories — including Pete Ritter’s boxing career

Susan Tissot, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum, and Howard Gingold, editor of the annual &quot;Clark County History&quot; journal, watch covers roll off the press at Columbia Litho Printing and Imaging in Camas.

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Howard Gingold brought a newcomer's fresh eye and a professional's seasoned skills to Clark County and its history. "I just like to tell good stories," he said. "If it's not a good story, I'm not interested." Read story

Neighbors calendar

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

A weekly list of neighborhood events Read story

Pets of the week

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

These pets are among those available for adoption from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Fees -- which can include registered microchip, health exam, a spay or neuter certificate… Read story

What’s Up With That? Political sign rules tend to differ by jurisdiction

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

What can you do about unsafe political signs? Isn't there a law about where people can put them and how big then can be? And isn't there a law about how long they can stay up after election day? -- Various questioners Read story

Mac's Stable: From left, manager Floyd McIrvin (kneeling), Dutch Douring, Bud Beedle, Pete &quot;The Mighty Mauler&quot; Ritter, Stanley Sargent and Tommy Walsh.

Everybody Has a Story: “Mighty Mauler” lost fighting spirit after friend’s death in ring

Mac's Stable: From left, manager Floyd McIrvin (kneeling), Dutch Douring, Bud Beedle, Pete &quot;The Mighty Mauler&quot; Ritter, Stanley Sargent and Tommy Walsh.

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

(Editor’s note: This is a condensed version of an article included in the “Clark County History” annual for 2010. See today’s story on page D1.) My dad, Pete Ritter, was once a professional middleweight boxer. While very successful at it, he only boxed from 1930 to 1932. He never really… Read story

The Rev. Matthew Oakland visits with the mini-saints of Pacific Crest Academy. From left are: Campbell Deringer as St. Rose of Lima; Jane Brotherton at St. Jane; Hannah Jo Hammerstrom as St. Clare; and Anna Mooney as St.

Pacific Crest celebrates saints

The Rev. Matthew Oakland visits with the mini-saints of Pacific Crest Academy. From left are: Campbell Deringer as St. Rose of Lima; Jane Brotherton at St. Jane; Hannah Jo Hammerstrom as St. Clare; and Anna Mooney as St.

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Camas -- Pacific Crest Academy holds a signature All Saints Day celebration every Nov. 1, its Saints Museum, with approximately 80 students in grades kindergarten through eight dressing up as the saints they have studied during the month of October. Read story

Rotary donates books to schools

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Northeast Hazel Dell -- Seven Rotary clubs in Clark County distributed 5,896 dictionaries to elementary school students in Clark County this week as part of Rotary International's focus on literacy. Read story

Burris’ work for homeless honored

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Hough -- Ken Burris just got a golden phone. Burris, the community voice mail manager for the Council for the Homeless, is the winner of the national Community Voicemail Golden Phone Award for his efforts to provide a way homeless people can receive messages and stay connected. Read story

Salon presents plus-size fashions

November 15, 2011, 4:00pm Community

Camas -- Wendee Hanlon, owner of Nico Bella Salon, held a plus-size fashion show during Camas First Friday Nov. 4 to give her customers and residents of Clark County access to fashionable plus-sized clothing that is normally only available online. Read story