August 9, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Hazel Dell -- The Hazel Dell Lions have installed new officers and board members for 2011-12. Carol Hansen is the new president, Roxie Olsen is the first vice president, Larry Hansen is second vice president and Bill Lundin is third vice-president. Other officers include secretary Ryan Morrison, treasurer Janet Cantrell… Read story
August 9, 2011, 5:00pm Community
West Hazel Dell -- A team of walkers from Country Financial raised $2,500 for cancer research and education in July during the Vancouver Relay for Life. Team members were Kris Greene, Kris Cavin, Debbie Kalus, Mike Thompson, Courtney Wilkinson, Jason Nichols and Bridget Schrader. They hosted a bounce house and… Read story
August 9, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Landover-Sharmel -- Residents of Bridgewood at Four Seasons Retirement Center were honored to receive a new United States flag from the Vancouver chapter of the Modern Woodmen of America. The donation was part of a nationwide program to benefit community organizations. Modern Woodmen donate flags to fire stations, schools, nursing… Read story
August 9, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Hazel Dell -- Carlos and Rafael Perez-Mercado aren't spending their entire summer playing. The two have been volunteering their time at the Churches in Partnership Community Garden at the Heritage Farm on 78th Street. The boys have been hoeing onions (and other veggies) and harvesting squash and other fresh produce.… Read story
August 9, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Ridgefield -- Bryson Scanapico, 3, of Ridgefield, sat on a stool patiently getting his face painted in army camouflage colors, a reminder of the army booth across the park. Free hot dogs served up by city employees, 30 gallons of lemonade, games and community service booths were only some of… Read story
August 8, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Brush Prairie -- Before any of the excitement began, Riley McMillan, 10, stood on her horse holding the American flag and rode around the arena as the audience stood at attention. McMillan is member of a trick-riding family who entertained the crowd during the last weekend in July at the… Read story
August 8, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Hazel Dell -- Thanks to the Salvation Army, 25 Clark County students, mostly from Vancouver Public Schools, received free school supplies during a shopping spree at the Hazel Dell Target store on July 26. Each student was given an $80 Target gift card, a reusable shopping bag and a chaperone.… Read story
August 6, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Fruit Valley -- When Matt Graves decided to raise money for the Hough Foundation's Pool Pal Scholarship Fund, he decided to go straight to the top -- of Mount Adams, that is. The Environmental Project Manager at the Port of Vancouver enlisted colleagues Andrew Ness and Jonathan Eder to join… Read story
August 6, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Central Park -- Former Washington State School for the Blind student Dan Tolva has authored a book highlighting 125 years of the Washington State School for the Blind. "Unlimited Visibility: A 125-year History of the Washington State School for the Blind" puts a human face to the issue of preparing… Read story
August 4, 2011, 5:00pm Community
On a glowing Wednesday, Clark County residents rest on blankets and folding chairs in the cool grass at downtown's Esther Short Park to listen to a noon concert by country band Flexor T. Halfway through the show, two sleek, black fighter jets scream across the blue sky, drowning out part… Read story
