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September 13, 2011
Camas woman joins Clark College Foundation board
A Camas resident was recently among four people appointed to the board of the Clark College Foundation.
A Camas resident was recently among four people appointed to the board of the Clark College Foundation.
A son has been born to Gary and Sara Lape of Camas.
Carl La Cour Carl La Cour died Aug. 21, 2011, by drowning in the Columbia River in Portland, Ore. He was 45.
Coston, Morris and Greenlee see the 'big picture' During times of economic uncertainty, Washougal City Council must make tough decisions on our economic future.
I read with both interest and disappointment Councilman Dave Shoemaker's editorial of Aug. 30. Interest that some of our council are working to communicate with the public, but disappointment that Councilman Shoemaker's information was incorrect and misleading.
The state-wide Running Start program is beginning new practices to limit the number of courses students can take that will be funded by the state. Running State is a state program that allows high-school students to earn college credit at local community colleges. A decreased cap on the number of college credits the program will fund and a limit on the amount of combined high school and college courses that will be funded are being implemented. The state will fund up to 15 credits per student per quarter at the local community college, which is down from 18 credits. The student will need to pay tuition for every credit more than 15.
Community ed sets fall course schedule Washougal Community Education & Recreation has a variety of classes set for people of all ages. The fall 2011 catalog is available online.
As the youngest of 10 siblings in a musical family, Mary LaFrance grew up surrounded by melodies. She began singing when she was 4, and performing with her family in church when she was 5. "It's been a huge chunk of my life," she said. On Saturday, LaFrance will perform her first solo concert at Bethel Community Church, 1438 "B" St., in Washougal. The concert, which begins at 6 p.m., is free. Donations are being accepted to help LaFrance pay for musical expenses and help the church purchase new sound equipment.
Firefighters shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday have closed eastbound traffic on state Highway 14 in the Evergreen Boulevard to Lieser Road area.
Lately Washougal City Council members have been urged to trust various local leaders on issues ranging from granting a half million dollar economic development contract to the management of financial reserves. Among those proffering the advice have been other elected officials, our local newspaper publisher, and individual citizens.