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August 20, 2013
Photos by Mike Weber/For the Post-Record Washougal's Brad Ruth (No. 10 black car on left) maneuvers around turn one of River City Speedway's quarter-mile clay oval track during the trophy dash race July 27, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds motorsports facility in St. Helens, Ore.

Racing Ruths

The seven-member Ruth Racing team of Washougal, has enjoyed a successful season of stock car racing at River City Speedway in St. Helens, Ore. The slogan listed on the team's uniform is "Go Fast Turn Left," which is something Brad Ruth has been doing very effectively and it's helped him become a top contender for a Columbia County Racing Association (CCRA) Division Championship. Ruth, 25, has competed well among a group of 20 drivers in the speedway's mini stock class (four-cylinder cars). He has recorded top-five finishes in seven of eight 25-lap main events, including three wins while driving his 1985 Toyota Celica and he's ranked second in the series point standings. "It sure would be great to win the championship," said Ruth, a 2006 Washougal High graduate who was atop the standings for the first two months of the season. "I broke my collarbone in June when I fell off a bicycle, so that made it a little more difficult for me to drive the race car. I'm feeling much better now, so we're hoping to continue focusing on our goal of winning the division title." For more information, visit www.river-city-speedway.com.

August 14, 2013

Vendors sought for women’s expo

Vendors are currently being sought for the inaugural Clark County Women's Expo, set for Sept. 14 and 15, at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield. Vendors will showcase retail items and services, community services and programs, and educational and business opportunities.

August 13, 2013

School notes for Aug. 13, 2013

'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive to benefit local students A "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive to benefit kids in the Washougal School District is currently underway at Wal-Mart in Vancouver.

August 13, 2013

Births for Aug. 13, 2013

Lowe-Peluso A daughter has been born to Kelly M. Lowe and Adam B. Peluso of Washougal.

August 13, 2013

Obituaries for Aug. 13, 2013

Charles W. 'Bill' Davidson Charles W. "Bill" Davidson died Aug. 7, 2013, in Longview, Wash. He was 89.

August 13, 2013

Editorial assertions about youth not based on facts

The July 30 Camas-Washougal Post-Record editorial "Is today's gridlock turning off tomorrow's leaders?" is an example of why such articles appear on the opinion pages of the newspaper. Unfortunately, several assertions are based on assumptions, not facts. The article suggests young people 18 to 25 years of age want no part of public service and the voting process because they "see so many power struggles, so much political posturing, nastiness and gridlock at all levels."

August 13, 2013

Letter to the Editor for Aug. 13, 2013

Citizen wants answers to coal train issues Washougal was my home for 52 years until my recent retirement. I still feel that Washougal is my home town.

August 13, 2013

110 file for charter freeholder positions

More than 100 people last week filed last week for the 15 freeholder positions that will be filled as part of the Nov. 5 General Election. A total of five non-partisan freeholder positions will be elected from each of the three Clark County commissioner districts. Voters will cast ballots for candidates running for freeholder positions in their commissioner district. Camas and Washougal are located the Clark County Commission District 2. Monday was the last day for candidates to change their minds and withdraw as a freeholder candidate. For more information, visit www.clark.was.gov/elections.

August 13, 2013

‘Scoping’ period for proposed coal terminal draft EIS begins Friday

Clark County residents will have the opportunity to comment on the scope of an environmental impact statement for a proposed export terminal for shipping coal near Longview. One of five public meetings will be held Oct. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, in Ridgefield. The meeting will include an open house with information on the proposed project, staff available to answer questions and opportunities to provide oral or written comments. Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview LLC is proposing to build and operate a terminal to export coal from the site of the former Reynolds Aluminum smelter in Cowlitz County. In addition to during the Oct. 9 hearing, public comments can be submitted at www.millenniumbulkeiswa.gov, by email to [email protected] or US mail to Millennium Bulk Terminals Longview EIS, c/o ICF International, 701 Second Ave., Ste. 550, Seattle, WA 98104.