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Parents speak out on boundary changes
Citing an inequitable socioeconomic balance and the unnecessary splitting of neighborhoods, several parents voiced their concerns regarding the Camas School District’s proposed boundary changes at a meeting last night.
"Really, what we want for our district is to have everyone be treated fairly," said Emily Gillespie, a Helen Baller parent. "My children attend the fourth closest school to our house. All the surrounding neighbors attend other schools. Our neighborhood is being used to socioeconomically balance Baller. There's a bus that goes by my house that drops kids off at Grass Valley."
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 15, 2012
School district forming coalition for health
In an effort to define what makes a healthy community, Washougal has been selected for a statewide grant that will focus on prevention and intervention.
It is one of two cities in Clark County, and 12 in the state, that were chosen for the 4-year Prevention Redesign Initiative.
"Washougal was selected based on community readiness and responsiveness," said Camille Saari, who will coordinate the local grant.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 15, 2012
Local chef shares her love of food by teaching classes at Clark College
Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of some people like the thought of preparing a meal from scratch.Local chef Karen Lasher is hoping to remove some of that anxiety by offering classes aimed at taking the trepidation out of cooking.
"I just love teaching," said Lasher, a Camas resident who works as personal chef at the PeaceHealth Corporate Cafe in East Vancouver.
Lasher, former owner of Around the Table restaurant in Camas, has taught everything from kids cooking classes to gourmet meal preparation for adults.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 15, 2012
School Board to consider boundary review proposal
The Camas School District boundary review committee is expected to have a final recommendation this week.
According to a school district newsletter, the final recommendation will be posted on the committee's website.
"It is our hope that the final recommendation will be posted on our website and e-mailed to families (today)," said Doreen McKercher, public information officer. "Additionally, we plan to publish an update to our 'Frequently Asked Questions' document to address more neighborhood-specific topics."
The boundary review has been brought about by the addition of Woodburn Elementary School, set to open at Crown Road in the fall of 2013.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 8, 2012
Local Girl Scout troop collecting crafts for seriously ill children
When her local Girl Scout troop needed to plan a community service project to earn a merit badge, 14-year-old Devyn Wilson knew exactly what she wanted to do.“My friend, Brooke Mosier, has a cousin named Hope, who has cancer,” she said. “Her story was really inspiring.”
After sharing the story of the Vancouver 10-year-old's battle with the disease and radiation treatment, she and the members of Camas Cadette Troop No. 41864 decided to do something to help the young patients at Randall Children's Hospital in Portland.
"When asked what we could do to help, she suggested we help the children find something to do to pass the time and keep their minds occupied," Devyn said.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 8, 2012
Jumping into summer
Summer. It’s a time for kids to kick back, relax and enjoy themselves. There are several camps in Clark County that offer options ranging from a few hours to several days.
Camps include everything from how to improve sports skills to how to improve outdoor skills. Best of all, there are choices for all ages, stages and price ranges.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 8, 2012
ExCEL scores a ‘three-peat’ at state Science Olympiad
ExCEL Academic League is living up to its name by winning the statewide middle school Science Olympiad for the third year in a row.The team of 14 homeschoolers from the Camas and Washougal “Alpha” team, beat the second-place team by 41 points to secure a spot at nationals in Orlando, Fla., in May.
In addition to the winning team, ExCEL had another team, "Beta," compete at the state tournament, placing 11th overall.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 1, 2012
WHS play ‘Quilters’ depicts the lives and struggles of pioneer women
Whenever Robyn Pfeifer puts on her costume for play rehearsal, she has an “ah ha’ moment.“We really take some things for granted today, such as being able to wear comfortable clothing,” she said.
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- by Danielle Frost
- May 1, 2012
Businesses, government agencies and residents come together to celebrate Earth Day
The theme of Earth Day 2012 was "Mobilize the Earth." Organizers encouraged participants around the globe to attend a local event or start one. "Together we will stand united for a sustainable future and call upon individuals, organizations, and governments to do their part," the Earth Day website states.
Locally, the call to action was answered.
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- by Danielle Frost
- April 24, 2012
Student Stride returns for ninth year
On Saturday, May 19, hundreds of local residents will lace up their running shoes and prepare to hit the road in what has become a signature Washougal event.
The Student Stride for Education began in 2004, with just 300 participants. In its ninth-year, organizers are expecting twice that number for the 5K run/walk.
:It has grown and evolved into a community mainstay," said Stephanie Eakins, race director. "The Stride has been a favorite event with my family for years. We have all participated, whether in the 5k run or student runs over the years. We put it on the calendar and make it a family affair."
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- by Danielle Frost
- April 24, 2012
