October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Battle Ground -- Bonnie Walden, a member of General Federation of Women's Clubs, was elected vice president of the GFWC western states region at a recent conference in Denver. Walden of Battle Ground was also selected as a member of the GFWC stragetic planning committee for 2012-2014. Walden served as… Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Orchards -- "Your helmet saved my son's life," is how a stranger greeted Doreen Hall at the store -- because Hall was wearing a Lions club pin, and the stranger recognized the same logo that was on her boy's helmet when he was hit by a car, and lived. That's… Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Walnut Grove -- School crossing guards will stay a little drier this school year thanks to dentists Dr. Richard Sipes and Dr. Stephen Wu of New Leaf Dental Care. The dentists donated oversized golf umbrellas to all the elementary schools in Vancouver and Evergreen school districts last week. Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Fruit Valley -- The new McCallister Village housing development is boasting a safe place for middle school students to go after school: a Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. "We offer homework help, a snack, cooking classes, games, sports, computers and much more," said coordinator Sarah Rhodaback. Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Ogden -- Cherry City Electric held its third annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 26 at Royal Oaks Country Club. More than $25,000 was raised for the PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation. Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
A list of neighborhood association meetings and events. Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Countryside Woods-- On Sept. 10, the Countryside Woods Neighborhood Association celebrated its 10th anniversary as a recognized neighborhood association. A reunion of past executive board members took place during the annual picnic at Countryside Park. Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm 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
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
My husband, John, had a swim in the Klickitat River in south-central Washington on Feb. 10, 1978, that he sure didn't plan on. We drove to Goldendale for a visit with family and were staying at my folks' home. Well, lo and behold, my dear husband decided to go to… Read story
October 11, 2011, 5:00pm Community
A few months ago, two letters to the editor were published, one mine, having to do with trucks going to and from the port to I-5. A few days later, I noticed some folks sitting on street corners doing a truck survey. I was wondering what the results were. —… Read story
