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July 13, 2010

Nuclear power gaining new life

In the 1970s, Washington's public utilities embarked on an aggressive nuclear power building project managed by the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS). Unfortunately, the effort ultimately became known as "Whoops!" WPPSS planned to construct five generating facilities inour state to meet future electricity demand. However, when the core of one of the reactors at Three Mile Island, Pa. nuclear power plant suffered a partial meltdown, support for nuclear power waned.

July 6, 2010
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Shine on

The wheels of the 1929 Ford Roadster owned by Jim and Gay Kane get a last-minute shine in preparation for the Camas Car Show on Friday. The fifth-annual event, which included dozens of classic and specialty vehicle entries, was held on Northeast Fourth Avenue as part of the monthly First Friday activities. The event was sponsored by the 6th Avenue Commercial Center/Shell, Lacamas Community Credit Union, and is hosted by the Downtown Camas Association, Georgia-Pacific and Twilight Pizza Bistro. To view additional photos, visit the photo gallery at www.camaspostrecord.com.

July 6, 2010
Camas Hills Looking West from Washougal," by Mitch Hammontree.

An ode to Camas…

From the local burger joint to breath-taking landscapes, the many things local residents love about Camas are being highlighted as part of a photography show at the Second Story Gallery this month. The display features more than 25 entries from 13 amateur photographers as young as 9 years old. According to Library Director David Zavortink, the display is a snapshot of what was on people's minds in May 2010, when the call went out for entries. "And not surprising, that covers a wide range of interests, approached in many creative ways," Zavortink said. "Some of the subjects are obviously very meaningful to the photographers."

June 29, 2010

Students honored with awards

Skyridge Middle School recently held its end of the year awards ceremony. During the assembly, the Jackson Leadership Award and Good Will Award recipients were both named