VANCOUVER, WA – Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation has elected Lynn B. Miller and Kristy K. Weaver to its board of trustees. Miller is co-owner of Vancouver Sign Group (VSG), a family owned and operated sign manufacturing company based in Vancouver, Washington. Mrs. Miller attended Washington State University and is active with the Rotary of Greater […]
Ever wonder if millionaires really are different from everyone else? Now investors can find out with the new How Do You Compare to a Millionaire? tool at online investor center Millionaire Corner. Drawing on proprietary research about Millionaire Investors from its parent, Spectrem Group, Millionaire Corner is posting comparison questions twice a week that allow […]
Florence, OR – One of the most photographed lighthouses in the country is back open after two years of extensive restorations. Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Central Oregon Coast reopened to the public Saturday, June 8, 2013. The nearly $1.6 million project helped bring the brightest light on the Oregon Coast back to the same […]
Why I chose to forgive my son’s murderer On March 21, 1996 Radha Stern received the call every mother fears the most. Her 21-year-old son, Christopher, had been murdered. In a senseless fight that quickly escalated out of control, Christopher was shot four times by his roommate. He died in the ambulance on the way […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I understand that pet cats prey on lots of birds and other “neighborhood” wildlife, but isn’t it cruel to force felines to live indoors only? And isn’t human encroachment the real issue for bird populations, not a few opportunistic cats? — Jason Braunstein, Laos, NM While it […]
Vancouver, Wash — The Fort Vancouver National Trust has announced the Vancouver Toyota Main Stage Performers at Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America. * Michael Hermes, https://www.facebook.com/Ibanezez * Boy and Bean, http://www.boyandbean.com/ * Steve Hale, http://www.stevehale.com/ * Catherine Loyer and Strawberry Roan, https://www.facebook.com/CatherineLoyerMusic/ * The Strange Tones, http://www.strangetones.com/ * 5 Guys […]
For many people over age 45 the secret to fitness, weight loss, longevity and good health hinges on a process of discovering and renewing motivation and realizing it’s not too late to start. “Inspire Your Fit Behavior,” www.FitBehaviour.org , a new multimedia eBook uses the power of true life stories, via videos and text, to […]
Sequim, Wash-The Sequim Lavender Farmers Association announced the launch of a year-round events calendar that will enable visitors to enjoy lavender farms, plants, and products in every season. In addition the Sequim Lavender Farm Faire, July 19-21, there will be new events during peak bloom time (July-August), a Tour de Lavender cycling event, a winter […]
The majority of active log home buyers today want a home for retirement living where they can entertain at home according to a recent national survey. Real Log Homes conducted the survey showing a total of 59% of active buyers plan to retire in a log home. At 44%, the biggest group said they were […]
The 20th annual Northwest Oboe Seminar will present a recital Saturday, August 17, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal,4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland. This event will feature the participants of the day-long seminar in solo and varied ensemble performances, including our traditional rousing group finale with instruments of the double reed family. Seminar guest Daniel […]
