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August 27, 2013
Obituaries for Aug. 27, 2013
Sylvia E. Gary Sylvia E. Gary died Aug. 20, 2013. She was 94.
Sylvia E. Gary Sylvia E. Gary died Aug. 20, 2013. She was 94.
With warm summer weather still basking our area and school age children enjoying summer activities, it's hard to grasp the fact that the first day of school is less than a week away. But that's exactly where we are on the calendar as summer begins to wind down. The first day of school in Camas and Washougal is next Tuesday, Sept. 3. For students, parents, teachers and school staff, the thoughts and emotions that come to mind this time of year likely range from sadness to eager enthusiasm for the new school year. Most students, for example, would probably be glad to take another month of vacation, in exchange for returning to the classroom with the September sun still shining bright.
Leave the bees alone There is a honeybee hive in the cedar tree next to the pond at Lacamas Shores. It is on the Lacamas Heritage Trail, which my family frequently hikes. The bees mind their own bee business and are a joy to watch for us seniors and our grandchildren. Today, I found that again someone is trying to kill them by stuffing up the hive entrance with foaming plastic insulation.
The Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and New Seasons Market, is accepting nominations until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, for the National Disability Employment Awareness Community Awards. The Clark County Community Awards honor the role people with developmental disabilities play in achieving a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize the leadership of the business community.
Temple Financial in downtown Camas recently hired a new employee. Phil Fraser will head up the company's risk management division, focusing on life and health insurance planning.
Broadway Cigar Company has opened its third location. The shop, located at 1905 S.E. 192nd Ave., Ste. 103A, Camas, opened in June.
A Camas resident has been hired as the vice president senior relationship manager of Regents Bank. Glenda Michael has been a banker for 34 years in the Portland/Southwest Washington region, most recently with First Independent Bank, in Vancouver.
4-H forestry program for teens honored with national award The Forest Youth Success program in Skamania County has been recognized nationally for its "outstanding impact" on youth, the environment and the local economy.
Peter T. Clarke Peter Trevor Clarke died peacefully with his family by his side Aug. 15, 2013, at his home in Vancouver. He was 94.
EIS will look at bigger picture This is a letter about the EIS for the proposed coal export terminal in Bellingham. Recently there has been a debate about shipping coal through the Pacific Northwest. The coal would travel from Wyoming through the Columbia River Gorge and up the coast to the proposed Cherry Point Terminal in Bellingham. This terminal would be the largest in North America and require about 18 trainloads of coal a day to travel through here.