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The Big Foot Inn: ‘Where everybody knows your name’
In Washougal, the Big Foot Inn is the place “where everybody knows your name.”
And that's just the way the tavern's longtime owners, Jerry and Berta Knott, like it.
The couple, who recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, have owned the Big Foot Inn for 27 years. They attribute at least a portion of the restaurant's success to maintaining its "hometown hangout" qualities.
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 21, 2013
Norm Paulson is named 2013 Citizen of the Year
When Norm Paulson was a teenager growing up in Washougal, he remembers getting pulled over by a police officer who gave him two options: The officer could write him a ticket or Paulson could tell his father what had happened.
At the time, Washougal had a population of just a few thousand people. Everybody, literally, knew everybody.
"He knew telling my father would be the harder thing for me to do," Paulson said. "And he ...
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 21, 2013
Candidates step forward during filing week
The conclusion of filing week revealed a few surprises, as citizens filed to be candidates for seats in local government.
In Washougal, Mayor Sean Guard will have an opponent in Earl Scott -- a longtime Washougal Fire Department captain.
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 21, 2013
Committee members planning for the future of Camas High School
Traditionally, when a high school becomes too crowded, a new building or addition is constructed and the educational programs to fit in that space are determined.
A committee of teachers, administrators and community members are seeking to change that, by having the instructional models drive the future expansion of Camas High School.
"The CHS Futures Committee believes our new culture and programs should drive our future facility decisions," said Nan Henriksen, former mayor of Camas ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 21, 2013
Filing week comes to a close
Monday marked the opening of filing week, where citizens can submit the paperwork and pay the fees to run for public office.
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 18, 2013
Robotics team returns from world championships
For the third year in a row, the Camas-Washougal Robotics Team has competed at the world championships.
FIRST Robotics Team 2471, or "Team Mean Machine," as it's known, has had a successful season, winning first place alliance honors at both Portland and Spokane FIRST Robotics competitions during March and April.
The team also brought home awards for team imagery, safety and quality. Adding to that success, team members recently returned from the FIRST Robotics ...
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- May 14, 2013
Liberty Theatre lease includes new technology
The Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas is expected to get a new lease on life this summer — with 3D presentations on the main screen and an ice cream shop next door.
Rand Thornsley, managing director of The Rootstock Capital Management LLC, has signed a five-year lease with Gary and Marilyn Webberley, owners of the Liberty building through Fourth Avenue Liberty LLC.
The theater is located at 315 N.E. Fourth Ave.
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- May 14, 2013
Camas City Council approves subdivision
The Camas City Council has approved the second phase of a subdivision that will eventually be the site of more than 120 homes.
The green light was given to the final plat of Summit at Columbia Vista Phase 2, which is located north of Northwest 16th Avenue and Northwest Klickitat Street, on the western side of Prune Hill. The 9.94 acre plat will include 34 single-family lots.
The first of four phases of Summit ...
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 14, 2013
Washougal School District surveys grads
Math instruction and money management skills are two areas graduates of Washougal High School cite as needing improvement.
Students in the classes of 2000 through 2012 were recently surveyed as part of a district outreach focus to past WHS graduates.
The School Board regularly holds linkage activities, such as meetings in local schools, to encourage staff, parents, volunteers community agencies and others to give input and feedback about the effectiveness of district programs and educational ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 14, 2013
Running with purpose
A local man is not letting a medical condition stop him from doing what he enjoys.
Dr. Darren Smith, of Camas, has "foot drop" -- paralysis of his lower left leg and foot. He acquired the weakness of the tibialis anterior muscle in 2002, after he underwent a surgical procedure to help embolize a soft tissue mass on his back.
After using braces that helped with lateral stabilization, Smith found the Allard USA ToeOFF brace in ...
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- May 14, 2013
Library celebrates 10th anniversary
Star Wars Stormtroopers, balloon animals, music and a stilt walker are just a few of the many things that will be happening on Saturday, at the Camas Public Library, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
The event is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the newly remodeled and expanded library.
"We've put together a wide array of events, not unlike opening day 10 years ago," said Debbie Chevron. "It ...
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- May 7, 2013
Family loses home to fire
A Camas teen who said he accidentally started a fire at his parent’s house has been exonerated, at least for the time being.
Brian Murray, 19, was arrested Wednesday, for first-degree reckless burning -- a class C felony. He had been on supervised release since Thursday.
"We may file charges at a later date," Clark County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Patrick Robinson said Monday. "We needed more time to review all reports related to the case."
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- by By Dawn Feldhaus Post-Record staff
- May 7, 2013
Candidate filing period starts Monday
The filing period for citizens wishing to become candidates for elective office open on Monday.
The in-person period to file a declaration of candidacy will begin at 8 a.m., Monday, May 13 and runs through 5 p.m., Friday, May 17. Candidates wishing to file for office in person can do so at the Clark County Elections Department, 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver.
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- May 7, 2013
Local adoption agency is making a difference — one child at a time
A former counselor at J.D. Zellerbach Elementary School, in Camas, and her husband are among the newest parents of a child from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
April and Aaron Marvin, of Vancouver, adopted Kamble, 2, in December 2012.
The Marvin's household also includes their son Carson, 3, and dogs Addy and Oakley.
"They are best friends," April said, regarding Kamble and Carson. "They do everything together. They have been inseparable."
For ...
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- May 7, 2013
Home fire in Camas is a total loss
A house fire in Camas led to several temporary road closures, as firefighters worked to protect surrounding structures.
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- April 30, 2013
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