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‘Little Joe’

With the percentage of two-parent families having decreased dramatically over the last decade with steady decreases occurring over the last half century, it’s no wonder that the role of the grandparent is taking on more meaning and responsibility than ever before. So why do we often overlook or undervalue the role of the grandparent? Michael […]

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Innovative medicines target leading senior chronic diseases

America’s biopharmaceutical research companies are developing 465 new medicines that target the 10 leading chronic conditions affecting seniors, according to a new report and overview released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). With the population of Americans over 65 on the rise and life expectancy climbing, chronic diseases remain a principal […]

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The Salvation Army plans luncheon fundraiser

Vancouver, WA  –  Majors Michael and Susan Nute of The Salvation Army in Clark County announce the organization’s annual luncheon fundraiser will be held at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 25. The annual event is an opportunity for members of the business community to learn more about the work of The Salvation […]

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Seniors should not fear electronic health records

By Brian O’Neill There’s a good chance your doctor’s office is going digital. As part of the national push to make healthcare work better for everyone, physician offices and hospitals alike are beginning to turn to technology to keep track of a patients’ medical history, treatments and other health information.   But while electronic data keeping […]

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Family friendly ‘The Adventures of Bella and Harry’

How often do you buy your child or grandchild a present from an international trip that you’ve taken that just seems to fall flat? A tee shirt with the word “Barcelona” on it, a keychain of the Eiffel Tower, and a postcard of the Coliseum hardly do your trip justice. And, unfortunately, kids largely only […]

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County mails property tax statements

Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, announced in September the second-half 2013 property tax statements have been mailed. Property tax statements include property tax levy amounts, special assessments, and certain fees.  There were 64,788 statements mailed.  “Taxpayers whose statements are not paid through a mortgage company and have not received their statement within ten days should […]