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October 30, 2012
Obituaries for Oct. 30, 2012
Wilda J. Miller Wilda Joy Miller, of Camas, died Oct. 23, 2012. She was 90.
Wilda J. Miller Wilda Joy Miller, of Camas, died Oct. 23, 2012. She was 90.
18th District state senator The two candidates running for the 18th District senate seat -- Republican Ann Rivers of La Center and Democrat Ralph Schmidt of Camas -- provide voters with two very different options.
Vote 'yes' on Referendum 74 As a photographer's wife, my husband and I have helped out at more weddings than we can count. We have worked all over the state of Washington while photographing couples both gay and straight.
Two co-workers at Plexsys Interface Products, Inc., in Camas, expect to open a brewery and restaurant in the downtown core by next summer. Mark Zech, of Washougal, and Kurt Williams, of Battle Ground, are among the owners of Mill City Brew Werks, which will be located at 339 N.E. Cedar St. Zech's wife, Francisca, and Williams' wife, Susan, will also be involved in the venture. Previous occupants of the space have included Momo's Wholesale Designer Clothes and Stewart Title. A silent partner with Mill City Brew Werks is in the process of purchasing the building from Sandi Fischer. The purchase is expected to be completed in November. Terms of the transaction are not being released. The building includes tenants Edward Jones and Kop Chai -- both of which will remain open in their current locations.
Being energy conscious is paying off for local schools. The Washougal School District has saved $379,000 in energy costs since beginning a new program two years ago. Money saved from lowering costs has been used to support facility operations and fund future energy-saving measures throughout the district, according to a press release. In addition, Washougal High School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Cape Horn-Skye Elementary schools have earned Energy Star certification.
Community Education Zumba class changes times A popular Zumba class has changed times from last year. It is still offered at Gause Elementary School, 1100 34th St., but the new times are as follows: Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m.
Eleanor O. Messick Eleanor O. Messick of Camas, died Oct. 21, 2012. She was 94.
Support Adrian Cortes As Olympia becomes more partisan, now more than ever we need real problem solvers that can work with everyone.
The expansion of Fastenal into the Port of Camas-Washougal Industrial Park is among the recent accomplishments of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association. CWEDA President Paul Dennis said a Fastenal representative contacted him early on in their search for space in the local area. "I provided them with a listing of available properties that fit their specifications," Dennis said. "I did mention the port as a possibility. [Port Executive Director] Dave Ripp handled the negotiations." Fastenal is a wholesale/retail outlet of bolts, screws and nuts, as well as tools, equipment, plumbing, electrical and work safety supplies. "Their closest one is on Mill Plain near Walmart," Dennis said. "They needed another location to help meet the customer needs of the Camas-Washougal area."
The Southwest Washington Organization of Rescue Divers from Camas is the most recent local recipient of the Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade grant. S.W.O.R.D. was awarded $10,000 and was among 25 fire and rescue units across the country to receive the grant. "Georgia-Pacific is proud to continue our support of S.W.O.R.D. with this award," said Gary Kaiser, vice president and mill manager for the G-P consumer products facility. "It will help purchase much needed equipment to facilitate fast emergency response and keep our community safe, and it also serves as a way to show our appreciation for the dedication of these divers."