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The end of the road

Camas Chief Sanitation Worker Cal Hittle will retire after 30 years on the job

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Cal Hittle, 67, will retire as the City of Camas chief sanitation worker at the end of the month. During his 30-year career with the city, he has spearheaded innovation within the department and placed a focus on providing a high level of customer service. City Councilman Don Chaney recently commented that Hittle has been an "ambassador" for Camas. "Over the years of my time on Council, I can't remember an employee that I've heard more positive comments about [regarding] their level and quality of service, and the smile he brings to the job every day. We've benefitted by having him as an employee."

Cal Hittle hauled his first garbage can when he was just 5 years old.

To make ends meet, Hittle’s father had to work a variety of jobs — wildcatter in the oil fields, ranch hand and logger, to name a few. Wherever there was work, that is where the family went. All told, they lived in seven different states, and the children attended 13 different schools.

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