February 6, 2011, 12:00am Community
RIDGEFIELD -- The Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation recently appointed Kerri Clary to its board of trustees. An employee of Ridgefield-based Agave Jeans, Clary brings a strong background in fundraising and a commitment to the success of Ridgefield School District. "I know the foundation has the potential to positively affect every… Read story
February 6, 2011, 12:00am Community
COLUMBIA WAY -- Members of Portland Yacht Club have elected Rod Wells and his wife, Judy, as Commodore and First Lady for 2011. The Vancouver couple were elected at the club's recent Commodore's Ball. The club's membership, about half powerboaters and half sailors, currently numbers 360, including 260 boat owning… Read story
February 6, 2011, 12:00am Community
FIRCREST -- The next time you head to the Firstenburg Center, check out the new equipment in the fitness center. Here's what's new: Precor EFX 576i elliptical fitness cross-trainer, a Precor 954i treadmill and a Precor RBK 815 recumbent bike. And coming soon: A WaterRower Club rowing machine . Read story
February 2, 2011, 12:00am Community
WASHOUGAL -- Boat launches from the Port of Camas-Washougal have gone a litt le more high tech. On Feb. 9, a new digital launch ramp ticket machine went online. The green obelisk resembles those new parking-sticker dispensers proliferating in downtown Vancouver and Portland. The machine, located at the marina pay… Read story
February 1, 2011, 12:00am Community
FRUIT VALLEY -- After 21 years at its helm, Lee McCallister has decided to resign as president of the Fruit Valley Neighborhood Association. "He is tired and thinks it is time to let someone younger take over the position," says the latest Fruit Valley newsletter. "Lee will be on hand… Read story
January 31, 2011, 12:00am Community
RIDGEFIELD -- The second annual "Z-Man" wrestling tournament was held Jan. 22 at Grant High School in Portland. "Z-Man" refers to late Ridgefield resident and Portland police officer Mark Zylawy, who was hit by a truck and killed while standing on the shoulder of Interstate 5 as he dealt with… Read story
January 31, 2011, 12:00am Community
NORTH SALMON CREEK -- There are two proposed plans for developing Chinook Neighborhood Park: a "rounded" approach and a "river" approach. The former is a generally traditional playground and park, with a walkway that steers away from nearby homes, a picnic area, a greenway viewing area and both irrigated and… Read story
January 31, 2011, 12:00am Community
North Salmon Creek -- An Alki Middle School student, Isaak Jensen, and a Skyview High School student, Fred Lu, received awards in the 2010 Ciphering Time Trials, a national math contest. Jensen placed ninth in the middle school division (9th grade) and Lu placed 19th among 11th-graders. During the competition,… Read story
January 27, 2011, 12:00am Community
CAMAS -- Go team! The Union High School cheer squad took first place in the 4A Small division at the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Cheerleading Championships on Jan. 22. Union's competitive team has 14 members. Fifty-two high schools divided into seven categories competed in the championships in… Read story
January 26, 2011, 12:00am 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
