Camas-Washougal Post-Record

September 18, 2012

For manufacturers, action speaks louder than words

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney tell voters they want manufacturers to stay in America and create new jobs. The president even promised an audience in New Hampshire that he'd create 4.5 million new jobs, half of those in manufacturing. Why all the talk about manufacturing? Our country is the world's largest manufacturing economy with 21 percent of the global manufactured goods produced here. China is second at 15 percent, and Japan is third at 12 percent.

September 18, 2012

Bobby Jacobs traps the Fort Vancouver quarterback Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers shredded the Trappers 74-7.

Unforgettable football game in Washougal

As one of the last high school football teams in Clark County to have a home game, the Washougal Panthers gave a performance their fans will never forget. The Panthers decimated the Fort Vancouver Trappers 74-7 Friday, at Fishback Stadium. A long interception return by Randy Gubser was the first crack in Fort's foundation. "To do that on the second play of the game puts you in a whole different mindset," Gubser said. "The energy from the sidelines was just crazy. It was a great way to start the game." Matt Randall slid across the goal line and snagged a 9-yard touchdown pass from Guy LaRue. Randall also delivered an 11-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, but saved his best play for last. As the Trappers drove into scoring position to start the third quarter, the Washougal senior intercepted a pass in their end zone and made a 102-yard dash into the Panther end zone for his third touchdown of the game.

September 13, 2012

From left, Brianna Abraham, Rachel Fadlovich, Marcus Bintz and Jennifer Dean pose for a photo at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

Meeting the disease detectives

Marcus Bintz and Rachel Fadlovich of Camas beat out more than 70,000 competitors to win the National Science Olympiad "Disease Detectives" competition.In addition, they are the youngest pair to ever capture the title. "It's incredible," said Ron Wright, Camas High School Science Olympiad advisor. "These two young people are the 2012 National champions. And neither was a senior when they did this." Fadlovich, 15, is now a junior and Bintz, 17, is a senior. Both have participated in Science Olympiad since they were in middle school. The prize for winning nationals was an all-expenses -paid trip to see the real "disease detectives," at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga.

September 11, 2012

School notes for Sept. 11, 2012

WHS turf fundraiser kicks off Friday The Washougal High School Turf Campaign Committee will kick off its fundraising efforts Friday at the first WHS home varsity football game.

September 11, 2012

Mike Davis recently opened Rail Side Brewing in Washougal. The pub serves European style beers and offers a menu of delicacies including Polish green cabbage salad and a selection of pizzas. The brewery will host an Oktober Fest party Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21 through 23.

Rail Side channels European style brews

Washougal is now on the map for local microbreweries. Mike Davis, of Vancouver, brought his roots and his passions together to create Rail Side Brewing, Ltd., located in Washougal. On his menu are some good Southern fixin’s along with Polish standard delicacies. His beer, the only beverage available other than water, doesn't mess around. "I'm more traditional on how I make my recipes," Davis explains. "Fads are always changing, and I experiment with them, but I try to stay with the traditional guidelines." Rail Side Brewing, Ltd., is located at 421 "C" St., Unit B, one block east of Starbucks. Hours of operation are Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 5 to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, from 3:30 to 10 p.m.

September 11, 2012

Girls’ Night Out in downtown Camas will benefit local cancer charities

The Downtown Camas Association will host its third annual Girls' Night Out Saturday, Sept. 29 in support of women and local cancer charities. This year, the event will have educational and entertaining activities. Three free educational sessions will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. at Journey Community Church, 304 N.E. Fourth Ave. Registration begins at noon. The focus is on increasing awareness and action. Rushing Water Yoga and Columbia Chiropractic will offer free demonstrations and massages during breaks.

September 11, 2012