Opinion

Letters to the Editor for Feb. 19, 2013

No guns in schools

Responding to the Feb. 12 letter to the editor from Robert R. Larimer Jr., he writes in his closing statement, "It is really the only way to save their lives" (with respect to putting guns in the hands of teachers and referencing our children).

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• February 19, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Feb. 12, 2013

Support HB 1788

State Representative Liz Pike’s new Bill, HB 1788, would make it lawful for trained school personnel to carry concealed in public schools, just as one out of 15 Washington state citizens now legally possess concealed carry licenses and are able to carry in public places.

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• February 12, 2013

Healthy lives, healthy hearts

For many of us, our health is something we tend to take for granted, until some kind of catastrophic event throws our mortality directly into our faces.

It is in these situations, when life, God, the universe, the powers that be, or whatever higher power we believe in, gives us the wake-up call we may need to make important life changes.

Unfortunately, however, not everyone survives a major health crisis long enough to take the ...

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• by Heather Acheson
• February 12, 2013

‘Did you just say that on Facebook?’

Ever since the evolution of Facebook, I always knew that optimal behavior for myself, my family, and my friends would be necessary.

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• by By Margaret Svilar Guest columnist
• February 7, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Feb. 5, 2013

Levy dollars benefit Camas kids

I heard a comment the other day that got me a little rankled. After seeing the "Vote Camas Schools" signs the comment was "Here they go again, asking for more money. Didn't they just do this a little while ago?"

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• February 7, 2013

Don’t let Election Day pass by

The week of Jan. 21, 150,798 registered voters in Clark County began receiving their Feb. 12 special election ballots in the mail. As of today, nearly 35,000 have been returned.

School districts around the area, including Camas, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Battle Ground and La Center have submitted levy propositions primarily to fund schools' maintenance and operations and technology programs. Of course, in our community, it's the two levies for the Camas School District ...

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• by Heather Acheson
• February 5, 2013

Council meetings – when?

The Washougal City Council is considering a major change to the schedule of meetings and workshops. Presently, council meetings (formal public hearings, actions and votes) are held at 6 p.m., on the first and third Monday. Workshops (staff reports, information and discussion, but no votes) are also at 6 p.m., on the second and fourth Mondays. If Monday is a national holiday the meeting is postponed until Tuesday.

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• by Paul Greenlee/Guest columnist
• January 29, 2013

Remembering the past; focusing on the future

2012. In the small towns of Camas and Washougal, it was an eventful year filled with ups and downs, exciting special events and unexpected tragedies. These important moments were all documented on the pages of the Camas-Washougal Post-Record newspaper, as they have been since 1908.

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• January 29, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Jan. 29, 2013

The citizens of Washington have spoken so this session of the legislature will begin the transfer of precious tax dollars from public education to charter schools. Never mind that charter schools’ student achievements are similar to public schools. That is of minor importance. The important item is easy money.

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• January 29, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Jan. 22, 2013

I am writing this letter to encourage Camas residents to show their support for the upcoming Camas School District replacement levies on Feb. 12. As a junior at UC Berkeley I have been living away from Camas for almost three years now. In those three years I have experienced many new things and met many new people, but there is one thing that continually surprises me.

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• January 28, 2013

Vote 'yes' on Camas school levies

Ask local residents why they moved to Camas or have continued to live in this area for years, and it’s likely that the city’s high quality public school system would be on the list. And, it’s not difficult to see why.

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• by Heather Acheson
• January 28, 2013

Vote ‘yes’ on Camas school levies

Ask local residents why they moved to Camas or have continued to live in this area for years, and it’s likely that the city’s high quality public school system would be on the list. And, it’s not difficult to see why.

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• by Heather Acheson
• January 22, 2013

A positive partnership

Cats and criminals.

It's not the most likely successful combination, but a local program that will soon include participation by a Washougal animal shelter has turned this pairing into a positive experience for both humans and felines.

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• by Heather Acheson
• January 15, 2013

Council will look at short- and long-term utility rate solutions

Utility bills are the big issue in Washougal. They should be.

In 2012, the minimum bimonthly residential charge was $174.60. That base charge went up 20 percent ($37) to $211.13 this year. But the Council could take action on Jan. 22 that might keep the increase to less than $10. If the increase is kept that low, it will be the result of a creative Council, mayor, and staff. This would not have ...

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• by By Brent Boger Guest columnist
• January 15, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Jan. 15, 2013

Help Camas schools continue tradition

My family and I have been Camas residents for over 15 years. We also have children who attend both Camas High School and Skyridge Middle School.

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• January 15, 2013