July 16, 2011, 12:00am Community
Amboy -- Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington, Chapter 19, installed Nira Lang as president on June 16 at the North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy. Other officers installed include Sandy Ruff, vice president; Jayne McCarley, secretary; and Jackie Anderson, treasurer. Following a luncheon catered by Susan Christiansen, a documentary… Read story
July 16, 2011, 12:00am Community
Salmon Creek -- Dewey Weber, volunteer coordinator for the Salvation Army in Clark County, presented a plaque of appreciation to Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club at the club's July 6 meeting. The plaque recognizes that members of Salmon Creek Kiwanis and its affiliate, the Skyview High School Key Club, volunteered a… Read story
July 15, 2011, 12:00am Community
CAMAS -- On a delightful early evening, pedestrians reclaim a downtown patch of Northeast Fourth Avenue. Young singles peruse produce and other edibles for sale. Someone softly plays acoustic guitar, lending to the mellow mood. Read story
July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Bennington -- The New Day Community Dental Clinic has received a $10,000 grant from The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington to provide dental care for people seeking employment. Shelley Guinn, New Day executive director, says sometimes qualified people don't make it past the interview stage if their teeth are in… Read story
July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Fircrest -- The Wayne D. Kuni & Joan E. Kuni Foundation and the Kuni family have awarded scholarships to three cancer research scientists: Dr. Joshi Alumkal of the Oregon Health Science University Knight Cancer Institute in Portland; Dr. Marka Crittenden of the Providence Cancer Center in Portland; and Dr. Maria… Read story
July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Arnada -- Volunteers from the Clark County Realtors Foundation will take a turn serving meals provided by Loaves & Fishes to seniors July 16. More than 80 members of the Clark County association will distribute the meal-on-wheels, giving regular Loaves & Fishes Centers volunteers the day off. The foundation volunteers… Read story
July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Hudson's Bay -- About 90 people attended a dinner and auction June 2 put on by the International Air & Hospitality Academy's Hospitality Management program. The event raised $15,000 to benefit Bridge The Gap, a program that provides resources for abused and neglected children in Clark County. The globally-themed auction… Read story
July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Fircrest -- The "Breath of Hope" community fair held at Everest College Vancouver on June 25 raised $1,300 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fourteen vendors offered complementary massages, guest speakers and spa treatments at a reduced rate. Read story
July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
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July 13, 2011, 12:00am Community
Ballerina is a 4-year-old domestic shorthair brown tabby. She came to the shelter when her family could no longer care for her. Ballerina got her name because she likes to dance on her back legs. She has made it very clear that she does not like to share attention, so… Read story
