Camas-Washougal Post-Record

January 29, 2013

Parent won’t face charges after Facebook post

When an angry fan vented his frustration on Facebook during a high school basketball game, the perceived threat he made caused several Camas students and parents to fear for their lives. With just a keypad, a dangerous choice of words and the press of a button, 39-year-old Jeffery Berni of Vancouver set off a fire storm. His statement, "Camas fans! Worst in the league! I hope somebody shoots up their school really soon," still smolders a week after it was posted.

January 29, 2013

Champion fingerstyle guitarist and former Washougal resident John Standefer has been playing guitar for nearly 50 years. He and fellow musician Brooks Robertson recently formed a duo, referring to themselves as "Brooks & John."

Synergy between generations

In age they are separated by nearly 40 years, but nationally renowned fingerstyle guitarists John Standefer and Brooks Robertson call themselves "two peas in a pod." "There is a synergy there," Standefer said. Both had been annually attending and performing at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Conference in Nashville for years, but they never spoke much until this past summer. Realizing they only lived minutes apart, Standefer in Orchards and Robertson in Portland, they vowed to get together after returning home.

January 29, 2013

Nerland, Tarzian discuss ‘state of the schools’

The mission of local school districts is "success for all," whether it is students, staff or administrators. That was the message of the annual State of the Schools address at the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday. Camas Superintendent Mike Nerland and Washougal Superintendent Dawn Tarzian spoke about their respective districts after some good-natured ribbing.

January 29, 2013

Remembering the past; focusing on the future

2012. In the small towns of Camas and Washougal, it was an eventful year filled with ups and downs, exciting special events and unexpected tragedies. These important moments were all documented on the pages of the Camas-Washougal Post-Record newspaper, as they have been since 1908.

January 29, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Jan. 29, 2013

The citizens of Washington have spoken so this session of the legislature will begin the transfer of precious tax dollars from public education to charter schools. Never mind that charter schools' student achievements are similar to public schools. That is of minor importance. The important item is easy money.

January 29, 2013

Obituaries for Jan. 29, 2013

Beverly Lorraine Fauglid died peacefully Jan. 15, 2013, in her home in Portland, with her family by her side.

January 29, 2013

Council meetings – when?

The Washougal City Council is considering a major change to the schedule of meetings and workshops. Presently, council meetings (formal public hearings, actions and votes) are held at 6 p.m., on the first and third Monday. Workshops (staff reports, information and discussion, but no votes) are also at 6 p.m., on the second and fourth Mondays. If Monday is a national holiday the meeting is postponed until Tuesday.

January 28, 2013