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October 16, 2012
Contributed photo Georgia-Pacific Camas mill manager Gary Kaiser (right) presents a check for $10,000 to members of the S.W.O.R.D. team including Misty Metz, Tyler McMahon, Larry Wagoner, Tim Woodring, Doug Young, Ron Gray, Jerry Lester, Jim Virgin and Luke McCall.

S.W.O.R.D. will use the $10,000 award to purchase ATV

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."

October 16, 2012

School notes for Oct. 16, 2012

CHS hosts college and career event The annual Camas High School college and career options fair will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the CHS gym, 26900 S.E. 15th St. During the event, students and parents may visit with representatives from two- and four-year colleges, technical schools and all military branches. There will also be workshops such as, "Demystifying the Financial Aid Process," "College 101" and "Standardized Testing."

October 16, 2012

Boldt and Tanner for County Commissioner

Voters have a clear choice in November about the direction they want Clark County to take, in hopes of pulling out of the worst recession in decades. In Marc Boldt, Joe Tanner David Madore and Tom Mielke, voters have four candidates, all with different ideas about how the county can prosper once again. But just two, incumbent Boldt in east county and challenger Tanner in north county, have the ability to mesh good ideas, a willingness to work across party lines and a proven track record in crafting solid plans of action, to achieve success.

October 16, 2012

Letters to the Editor for Oct. 16, 2012

Vick is a leader Over the course of the last decade I have had the pleasure of watching Brandon Vick grow into a man of good character and an exemplary leader.

October 9, 2012

Halloween and harvest festivals

o Family Halloween Night: Camas Parks and Recreation will host its annual Family Halloween Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Liberty Middle School, 1612 N.E. Garfield St. The event includes carnival games from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., and a costume contest from 8:30 to 9 p.m. It is designed for children ages 2 to 12. All attending must be accompanied by an adult. The entry fee is two non-perishable food items. No costume weapons are allowed.

October 9, 2012

School notes for Oct. 9, 2012

Informational session on hosting exchange students set The Camas/Washougal chapter of AFS International programs is hosting an informal question and answer meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30.