Privatizing public works is a serious matter In Dawn Feldhaus' report of the meeting of the City of Washougal City Council, the innocuous wording would not make the average reader aware of the seriousness of one of the subjects being discussed -- the City is considering giving control of the city's water and sewer systems to a private operator.
Eddy-Lewis A daughter has been born to Rachel G. Lewis and Mark D. Eddy of Mountlake Terrace, Wash.
Privatizing public works is a serious matter In Dawn Feldhaus' report of the meeting of the City of Washougal City Council, the innocuous wording would not make the average reader aware of the seriousness of one of the subjects being discussed - the City is considering giving control of the city's water and sewer systems to a private operator. This frightens me.
Farmers Markets are popping up in small towns across rural America. Increasingly, farmers and ranchers realize there is interest in fresh, locally-grown food. And while it may not be their only source of income, it puts local dollars in local pockets and impacts the health of local folks.
Dog day care and boarding center "Woof and Tumble" will officially welcome its new groomer, Heather Fawver, during an open house on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The barbecue, for humans only, is an effort to thank existing and new clients as well as to showcase the business's facilities and the companies they work with. Janet Naylor started Woof and Tumble three years ago when she couldn’t find an adequate boarding facility in the area with reasonable prices. It was only after she looked into what went on at kennels and identified the qualities she figured were important that her husband advised her to, “Just go for it.” So, she became first-aid certified, set up the facilities and was open for business. "I wanted something rural, friendly, easy-going," said Naylor, who has found her home at last. She grew up in England and has lived in several different states across America. "I could never see myself moving anywhere else now." Woof and Tumble is located at 181 Mathews Road in Washougal. For more information, visit www.woofandtumble.com, call 977-7297 or email [email protected].
The final days at the Camas Municipal Pool will be one big splash after another.
Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School's Booster Club has spent two years raising money for a new playground cover, and now they've finally reached their goal. The new cover will be ready for this coming fall, by Sept. 1, according to Tammy Connolly, the Booster Club president. The club, made up of current students' parents, originally thought it would take five years to raise the money, but parents were surprised at the school's and community's support. "We were so thrilled," said Connolly. The Booster Club put on two different fundraising events: its annual Sport-A-Thon and a new endeavor -- cookie dough sales. After each event, they had raised $5,000 to $6,000 for the Washougal school's booster club.
Local school administrators, counselors and security officers recently went back to school to learn how to foster a safe environment for Clark County schools. Clark County Safe Schools Task Force puts together a summit each summer that shares new information and insights with participants. Nine specialized seminars were offered on Aug. 6 during a four hour period; participants chose four to attend. "The crux of the summit is to inform administrations how to make schools more safe," explained Dr. Ron Carlson, Jemtegaard Middle School principal and chairman of the Safe Schools Task Force. "We try to really understand all angles."
Camas girl to perform in 'Little Mermaid Jr.'
Eath W. Boys Eath William Boys, husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Aug. 6, 2012, in Vancouver. He was 95.
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