I would like to share a special memory of Bob Tidland. This scene can help illustrate his character and community-mindedness. As Camas' retiring first city administrator, I have had many, many fine days in the past 24 years; the scene I am remembering is among the finest hours.
Hatten A daughter has been born to Kristen L. and Cory B. Hatten of Washougal.
In November 1982, our state's unemployment rate peaked at 12.2 percent, the highest since the Great Depression. Interest on a fixed rate home loan was 13.4 percent, and an 11.5 inflation rate burned through our checkbooks. The economy was a mess.
Leadership development conference set The Southwest Washington Red Cross Youth Council will share its collective knowledge with middle and high school students during the sixth annual Leadership Development Conference Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 at Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St.
E. Carol Hosman Emily Carol (Matheny) Hosman died Feb. 18, 2013, in Vancouver.
Classroom studies of the faraway African country of Kenya were recently brought to life for a group of Washougal students.Gause Elementary School second-graders caught a glimpse into a vastly different culture thanks to a visit from Maasai Warrior and Elder, Sabore Ole Oyie, from the Ewaso Nyiro region of Kenya. Students in the classrooms of Lisa Haskin, Christina Russell, Julie Taie and Erin Darling participated. "We have been busy studying facts about Kenya and its culture," said Haskin. "The students have been preparing for Sabore's visit by learning about the animals, geography and customs of Kenya, as well as studying the Kiswahili language and creating mock passports. They have been very excited for him to come." Dressed in traditional Maasai clothing, Ole Oyie spoke to the students about life in his village and the different challenges they face. "You must learn to recognize the footprints of many animals," Ole Oyie explained. "You need to know when there is a dangerous animal like a lion nearby so you can take your herd of cows the other way." For more information visit www.blueplanetnetwork.org or www.saboreswell.org.
The realities of gun laws and school security Laws are nothing but words in a document that the majority of the general public doesn't know exists, or what they are, because they don't need to. And those that do know and choose to obey them are not criminals. Laws don't stop criminals or people with a mission to commit an unlawful act. They only allow law enforcement agencies to investigate, arrest and fine, or kill, someone who violates one of them.
Architecture, photography, fire fighting and more were featured at the Washougal High School Career Day last week. It was organized by Marsha Spencer and Sharon Watts of the WHS Career Center."We wanted to create a unique opportunity for students to meet people from all career paths who love their jobs," said Spencer. This is the second year for the event, which drew nearly 40 professionals from Washougal, Camas, Vancouver and Portland. "The students can read about different careers, but it is just not as good as listening to people talk about what they do," said Watts. "These professionals explain to the kids how they got to where they are and their training. They even talk about what they like best and least about their work so students know what to expect."
Forgey-Grimes A daughter has been born to Kristen L. Forgey and Geoff M. Grimes of Camas.
Hoyt Charles and Dolores Hoyt celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary during a reception given in their honor at Grace Foursquare Church on Jan. 27, 2013. At the celebration, there was a slide show featuring pictures of events throughout their lives and a table displaying memorabilia.
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