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Grandmother, grandchild found safe in Vancouver

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 16:01

Officials from the Vancouver Police Department have called off the search for Lisa Annis and her 3-year-old grandchild.

At 3:45 p.m., Annis and her grandchild were located walking down Andresen Road, going towards their home. Both appeared fine, officials said.

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Police searching for missing grandmother and 3-year-old grandchild

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 15:37

We just received a press release from the Vancouver Police Department regarding its search for a missing grandmother and her 3-year-old grandchild.

Vancouver Police is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing 45 year old grandmother and her 3 year old grandchild. They were reported missing today, last seen at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the area of Sheridan Drive and E Fourth Plain Blvd.

Lisa G. Annis, 45, had been caring for her 3-year-old granddaughter Liberty Raze.

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Did girlfriend of hit-and-run suspect use victim's funds for bail?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 13:19

Vancouver police are looking into alleged improper use of funds gathered from fundraisers that were held after a popular teacher in was killed in a hit-and-run incident in September.

According to a story Friday in the Columbian newspaper, some of the money may have been used to bail the suspect in the case out of jail.

Gordon Patterson, 50, died September 15 when police say 18-year-old Antonio Eugene Cellestine hit him from behind south of St. Johns on 41st St. and left as Patterson lay dying near his mangled bicycle.

Patterson was a popular teacher at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver. He often rode his bicycle to the school.

Now, investigators think Mallory Ewart used money raised for Patterson’s family to bail Cellestine out of jail. Ewart is reportedly Cellestine’s girlfriend.

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Vancouver tree lighting ceremony to kick off Nov. 27

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 08:00

The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Vancouver, will host the annual Community Tree Lighting in Esther Short Park at 6 p.m. with music starting at 5:30 p.m., on Nov. 27.

Attendees will be treated to free coffee and cocoa from Tully's Coffee and entertainment from the Vancouver School District's Combined High School Choir.

Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a visit from Santa, music, and the official illumination of the Community Tree. Immediately following the illumination, attendees will be treated to holiday music played on the park's bell tower by local carillon player, Paul Van Dyke.

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High School Blitz 'Game to Watch'

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 08:00

Every week, KATU Sports Photographer Mike Rosborough spotlights local high school football games in his 'Mike's Games to Watch.' And you can catch highlights from the games on our High School Blitz show Fridays at 11:35 p.m. (right after KATU News).

Here is one of this week's games to watch...

Skyview continues the march to Qwest field against Auburn at the Kiggins Bowl, the Skyhawks have been on a roll in November and in their third week of the postseason we look forward to following them on their quest…

For more games to watch this week...

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Williams departs from Evergreen Public Schools board

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 15:54

Evergreen Public Schools bid farewell to long-time board member Holly Williams on Nov. 18.

Williams, who represented District V, was appointed to the board in 2000 and elected to the board in 2001. As a parent in the district, Williams brought drive and experience to the board from her work as an engineer at Hewlett Packard and her time volunteering with various organizations that served students throughout Evergreen Public Schools.

"Holly was never afraid to ask the hard questions," said Hearthwood Elementary School Principal Scott Munro, who presented Williams with flowers on behalf of the school principals.

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Check out the Festival of Nativities from Dec. 3-6

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 08:00

The Festival of Nativities in Vancouver at the Vancouver Latter-Day Saints Stake Center. This year is its 9th year, and the dates are Dec. 3-6.

You can also find out more info on the Festival of Nativities Facebook page.

The festival is a great community event, open to the general public, free of charge. There are generally more than 600 different nativities on display.

They also have live musical performances, a live nativity, and many children's activities. It's a great way to kick off the holiday season.

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Vancouver needs you on Planning Commission

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 11:42

The City of Vancouver is extending the application period for three vacancies on the Vancouver Planning Commission, since a number of the initial applicants have withdrawn.

One appointment will be for a partial term, ending Dec. 31, 2010; two appointments are for full terms, from Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2013.

For applications or further information, contact Terry Lenhart, Community Planning Department, 1610 "C" Street, Suite 203, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, Wash., 98668 or call 360-487-7955 or FAX 360-487-7965. On-line applications are available at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. Applicants must be a City of Vancouver resident. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4.

The seven-member Planning Commission serves as a citizen advisory body and makes recommendations to the City Council on the comprehensive plan, sub-area plans, zoning and other land use matters.

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Lapellah Restaurant to donate 72 Thanksgiving dinners to Clark County Food Bank

Submitted by Lapellah on Tue, 2009-11-17 11:53

Lapellah Restaurant will be closed to the public Thanksgiving Day, but the staff will be still be hard at work cooking and delivering turkey dinners for some very special customers.

Lapellah, led by executive chef David Mork, has coordinated with the Clark County Food Bank to provide 72 Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings to members of the community who need it most. The meals will go to 12 families pinpointed by Food Bank partners Salvation Army and YWCA Safechoice domestic violence support programs.

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Strong winds test trees in Vancouver

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-16 16:00

Clark County Fire District 6 firefighters were called to Callahan’s Mobile Home Park on a report that a large tree that was about to fall onto a trailer on Nov. 16.

Firefighters evacuated the trailer just below the tree as well as any trailers that the tree could land on. The owner of Callahan’s Mobile Home Park called a tree removal company that cut the tree down. In the process to remove the tree a trailer was slightly damaged but there were no injuries.

Now is the time for tree owners to remove old or damaged trees. If a tree is going to come down it is better to happen on your watch and not Mother Nature’s. In most cases removal will save the tree owner money and could save lives as well.