Thefts from homes net woman five years  Drug user gained access
by asking elderly people for water or to use phone  By Paris
Achen, Columbian courts reporter    A Vancouver woman was
sentenced Friday to five years in prison for hoodwinking elderly
victims into letting her into their homes and then stealing
their money and valuables when they weren't looking.  Christina
L. Higdon, 40, pleaded guilty in Clark County Superior Court to
one count of first-degree theft, nine counts of second-degree
theft, three counts of third-degree theft, possession of stolen
property, unlawful possession of payment instruments and
possession of methamphetamine.  "In my short time on the bench,
I think I've seen quite a bit of the human condition," said
Judge David Gregerson. "I have to say this displays stunning
amorality."  Gregerson said he was particularly disturbed by the
"predatory nature" of the crimes, in which Higdon targeted
elderly people who were willing to "help out a neighbor" by
allowing her to use the phone or hav