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May 31, 2011
Engagements for May 31, 2011
Carlson-Sorensen Breanna Carlson of Washougal and Brian Sorensen of Everson, Wash., have announced their plans to be married July 30, 2011, in Portland, Ore.
Carlson-Sorensen Breanna Carlson of Washougal and Brian Sorensen of Everson, Wash., have announced their plans to be married July 30, 2011, in Portland, Ore.
It's often been said that in the course of a heated debate, the fewer words spoken the better. Especially when everyone wants to weigh in for as long as they can, fewer words, written or spoken, can have more impact. So, from my chair in the peanut gallery, I offer just five words of advice to those anguishing through the final process of hiring a director for the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association.
Bridging the Gaps over the river A public forum, "Bridging the Gaps", to discuss options for bridges across the Columbia River, will be held on Saturday June 4 at 1 PM at the LifePoint Campus, next to the new Costco. Experts and elected officials from both states will participate, and questions from the public are encouraged.
Camas High School DECA, an organization of marketing students, has fared well in international competition this year. Nineteen students, a school record, qualified to participate at the International Career Development Conference, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., April 28 through May 4.
Grass Valley teacher receives grant Second grade classrooms in the Camas School District annually put on theater productions of a bug-themed play called "Goin' Buggy."
In his state of the union address, President Obama stated he wants 80 percent of our electricity to come from "clean sources" by 2035. That is a tall order. Credit Suisse estimates it will take $750 billion in capital expenditures to supply just 20 percent of our nation's power demand from renewable sources. Needless to say, coming anywhere near the president's goal will require us to rethink our energy policy.
Phyllis M. Cure Phyllis Myrtle Cure died May 18, 2011, in Vancouver, with her daughter and granddaughters by her side.
The Washougal High School track and field family could not be more excited for state championship week. Six Panthers are on their way to compete with the best runners, throwers and jumpers in Washington at the 2A state track and field championships Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma.
The Washington Association of School Administrators recently presented Community Leadership Awards to several outstanding volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support students and schools throughout the Education Service District 112 region.
WWU releases winter quarter dean's list Camas resident Hannah Glynne Manning has been named to the winter quarter 2011 honor roll at Western Washington University.