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September 9, 2014
Elida Field hopes to help those who attend her classes discover the artist within themselves.

A new vision

Elida Field has long dreamed of having her own studio. The Camas artist has used her basement and leased in the past, but always desired her own, dedicated space.

September 2, 2014
WHS students, from left, Kaycee Zieman, Robby Wayper, Jenni Ladwig and Alex Carstens, pose in front of  France's iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower, during an eight day trip to France this summer.

International experiences

When asked to describe his favorite aspect of Paris, Craig Grable is at a loss for words.

August 26, 2014
Marilyn Goodman enjoys a treat during the Camas Farmer's Market in 2013. She served as the coordinator until her passing earlier this month.

Living every day to the fullest

"Never give up." Marilyn Goodman lived by that statement. The Camas resident battled ovarian cancer for 10 years, enduring several reoccurrences and experimental therapies before the disease took her life on Aug. 15.

August 19, 2014
Webberly conducts a lab practical with two of her classes after teaching them the nervous system. She is serving as a volunteer teacher in Sierra Leone.

‘The toughest job, you’ll ever love’

As a senior in college at Graceland University, Paige Webberly was on track to her dream of becoming a doctor. She had good grades, a double major in biology and chemistry, and a work ethic to match.

August 12, 2014
Jack Walker from the WSD Maintenance Department repaints the fire lane area at the Washougal High School parking lot. Keeping this lane available in case of an emergency is one way to increase safety.

A focus on SAFETY

Safety. It's a topic of discussion for school leaders everywhere. With violent acts and threats of violence continuing to make the headlines, administrators are looking for ways to help ensure parents, staff and students feel secure.

August 12, 2014
Caleb Plamondon and Joshua Homuth participate in the "Ready, Set, Kindergarten" summer program at Hathaway Elementary School. Here, they paint with vegetable and fruit stamps.  The assignment took several steps to explain and hinged on the students sharing stamps and paint colors.

Getting students ready for kindergarten

Beginning this fall, the Washougal School District will provide full-day kindegarten to all students as a part of a $19.6 million, voter-approved maintenance and operations levy.

August 5, 2014
Young attendees enjoy one of the many rides during opening day Friday at the Clark County Fair . It will continue through Aug. 10 with activities for all ages.

A whirlwind of fun

A feeling of celebration was in the air during opening day at the Clark County Fair Friday morning. Whether it was to brave one of the stomach-turning rides, watch the new traveling sea lion exhibit, feast on fair food or just have fun, people came out in force for "Summer's Best Party." By 10 a.m., many of the parking lots were full and people waited in lines for some of the more popular rides.

July 29, 2014
Millie Kimery calls the Earth, Water and Fire group her "special place."

A passion to create

Like many women, Marj Casswell returned to a hobby she loved after retiring. Casswell enjoyed painting when she was young, but put that interest on hold to raise a family and have a career.

July 22, 2014
Amanda Bachelder teaches crafting classes at Camas Antiques using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Some of the items she has painted include her boots and lunch box, in addition to furniture. She also has a space at the store which features antiques, collectibles, romantic home decor and vintage inspired handmade goods.

Making something old, new again

Amanda Bachelder has always loved the vintage look. Clad in a flowing white shirt, jeans, hand-painted boots and toting a custom tool box with bejeweled handle, she looks very much the part of modern mixed with yesterday. "I fell in love with the shabby chic look," she said. "I would buy furniture at garage sales, and paint layers of white paint for that look. I love that style."