Camas-Washougal Post-Record

June 10, 2014

Illustrating the power of vision, cooperation, and public purpose

It is a great honor to receive this recognition, named for such an inspirational person. I recall Florence's kind words of encouragement and support, as well as her smile. It is also special for me to be nominated for this award by Mayor Scott Higgins and City Administrator Pete Capell, with supportive letters from Bill Barron, Roger Knapp, Brent Erickson and Bill Dygert, all of whom have done much to support and promote parks, open space and trails.

June 10, 2014

City of Washougal will conduct community survey

Some residents of Washougal will receive a survey in the mail next week. The city is conducting the community survey, as part of its ongoing strategic planning effort.

June 3, 2014

Kindergarteners Kayla Ruth (left) and Logan Jarvis apply paint to their clay tiles during the Artist in Residence program at Gause Elementary School.

They’re exploring the creative side

Gause Elementary School students have enjoyed the chance to explore their creative side, thanks to the school's Artist in Residence program. The program, sponsored by the school Boosters, connects kids with visiting artists, who demonostrate their specific genre, be it oils, pastels or charcoal pencils.

June 3, 2014

School notes for June 3, 2014

Art show set at Boys & Girls Club There will be an art show at the Jack, Will & Rob Boys & Girls Club from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4.

June 3, 2014

Obituaries for June 3, 2014

John R. Houghton John Robert "Jack" Houghton died May 27, 2014, in Vancouver.

June 3, 2014

Letters to the Editor for June 3, 2014

Former county clerk supports Graser Who is John Graser you ask? Let me tell you.

June 3, 2014

PubTalk will feature several business pitches

Four area companies will have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a judging panel of industry experts at the next Clark County PubTalk. The session, sponsored by the Columbia River Economic Development Council and the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, will be held Tuesday, June 17, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver.

June 3, 2014

Upkes Group CEO to present business strategy workshop

Executives and others in leadership positions are invited to identify their greatest opportunities and obstacles during a business strategy workshop. Keith Upkes, president and chief executive officer of The Upkes Group, in Camas, will also talk about getting clear on who you are and who you are not as a company, developing a clear vision of what you need to accomplish in order to grow, and learning strategies to improve profitability.

May 27, 2014

Obituaries for May 27, 2014

Harold 'Wes' Acker Jr. Harold "Wes" Acker Jr. died May 18, 2014, at home in Washougal. He was 82.

May 27, 2014

Engagement for May 27, 2014

Wilson-Bancroft Baiylie Noel Wilson and Aaron Allen Bancroft, both of Washougal, have announced their plans to be married July 12, 2014, in Washougal.