Camas-Washougal Post-Record

May 10, 2011

Archer Don Newell helps a visually impaired child shoot an arrow at a balloon Wednesday, at the Chinook Archer's range in Camas.

Archery for all

Archer Don Newell believes anybody can shoot a bow and arrow, even if they are blind. Students from the Washington School for the Blind proved it Wednesday at the Chinook Archer's range in Camas, by popping balloons and winning candy bars, soda pops and gold medals. Newell and other volunteers have been guiding these blind archers for the past six years. "The kids just thoroughly enjoy it. Any time one of them pops a balloon, the whole place is in an uproar," Newell said. "Kids are our being of tomorrow. We want to do everything we can to help them."

May 10, 2011

Attendees practice shooting the ball during a Soccer Stars of Tomorrow camp last summer.

Delving into summer fun

Summer. It's a time for kids to kick back, relax and enjoy themselves. There are several camps in Clark County and across the state that help to meet this important need to have fun. Camp features range from learning how to improve sports skills to taking on the adventures of overnight camping. Best of all, there are camps and activities for all ages, stages and price ranges. The list in the print edition of the Post-Record has information on several camps and activities in the local area and beyond for the future basketball player, soccer star, scientist or adventure camper. Best of all, some of these are low-cost or even free.

May 10, 2011

School notes for May 10, 2011

Excelsior student wins Watershed Reflections contest Travis Hibbs, a junior at Excelsior High School in Washougal, was selected as a winner in an art contest. His photo was chosen as the winner for the ninth to 12th-grade category in the Clark Public Utilities Stream Team 2011 Watershed Reflections Contest.

May 3, 2011

Obituaries for May 3, 2011

Virginia A. Cox Virginia A. Cox died April 27, 2011, at home in Vancouver. She was 57. A rosary service will be held today, at 7 p.m., at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church in Vancouver. Visitation will be today, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas.

May 3, 2011

Sidewalk sale is set for Saturday

While the annual Mother's Day Plant and Garden Fair has been relocated to Camas High School this year, merchants in downtown Camas still hope to attract a share of local residents and visitors to shop Saturday.

May 3, 2011

Letters to the Editor for May 3

C-TRAN issues should be discussed openly The Post-Record story of April 5, "Camas and Washougal councils weigh in on C-TRAN measures" highlighted the need for more open local government.

May 3, 2011

School notes for May 3

Skyridge students to perform 'Guys and Dolls' Skyridge Middle School students will perform the play, 'Guys and Dolls' from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St. Tickets can be purchased at the door and cost $7 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.

April 26, 2011

Letters to the Editor for April 26, 2011

Confused about EMS problems I'm totally confused here; Washougal residents are currently paying for emergency medical services through our taxes. Now because of mismanagement they want us to bail them out for the tune of $150,000 up front to help offset their budget deficit. What are we, the end of the rainbow? Can Washougal really afford this?

April 26, 2011

Obituaries for April 26, 2011

Gerald Borjessan Gerald Borjessan died April 18, 2011, in Vancouver. He was 80. He was born Dec. 6, 1930, in Camas. Services are pending. Contact Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas at 834-4563 for service details. A complete obituary will be published in next week's Post-Record.

April 26, 2011

School notes for April 26, 2011

Time capsule ceremony is Sunday A time capsule containing mementoes reflecting the people and places of the Washougal community will be buried during a ceremony on Sunday, at Washougal High School. The event will take place from 2 to 2:30 p.m., at the WHS commons near the courtyard. Speakers will include Washougal residents Bernice Pluchos and Roger Daniels, as well as student Emily Carroll, who is organizing the event as part of her senior project.