In an ideal world, we would all come home to cleaned and organized spaces, without huge mail piles stacked up and threatening to take over the dining room table. But sadly, in the real world, most people are busy with work, activities and life in general, and so the mail stacks up, the rooms remain cluttered, and those "to-do" projects never get done. This is where Krista Colvin comes in to help.
When complete, the expansion at Camas High School will allow for a more streamlined campus and room for future growth. But getting there has been a bit tricky, as much of the work has been occurring during school hours. "I'm very excited about having a larger campus and the construction being finished," Principal Steve Marshall said. Heidi Rosenberg, district capital programs manager, said the contractor, Corp. Inc. has tried to work around issues such as state testing and traffic flow in and out of the school.
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.
A Washed-Up Actress. The Plastic Politician. Boy-Band Reject. With names like these, the upcoming play at Washougal High School is sure to bring some laughs. And that's why it was chosen, drama director Kelly Gregersen. "This is a spoof on the classic murder mystery," he said. "We've never done this before and it's always nice to end the year on a lighter note. It's pretty goofy and silly."
Anyone who wants to see a live rock show and lives in the Camas-Washougal area knows the routine: Drive all the way into Portland, attempt to find free parking somewhere, and walk several blocks into sometimes sketchy venues. However, employees at Coffee Revolution, a non-profit business that donates a majority of its proceeds to the community, have come up with another solution.
Despite the decidedly un-spring-like weather last week, kids still found a way to enjoy their break by attending one of the local camps and activities held in the Camas-Washougal area. Choices ranged from free movies and crafts at the Camas Library to babysitter's boot camp, adventure camps for preschoolers, and creative camps for elementary school kids. East County Community Education offered a rarity for working parents: Full- or half-day camps. The full-day option ran from 7:30 to 5 p.m. and the half-day was for up to five hours, as well as a drop-in option.
When Washougal High School students finish Rachel Fouts-Carrico's child development class, one thing is clear. Becoming a parent is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. The class, which Fouts-Carrico has taught for four years, gives students an overview of topics including childhood developmental stages, working in early childhood education, childbirth, costs of raising a child, teen parenting, and even offers the opportunity to take home a mechanical baby for the weekend.
When now 17-year-old Kiersta Moore found out she was pregnant, the first emotion she felt was fear. "I had no idea how I was going to be able to take care of a baby," she said. In the way of most teens, Kiersta told her mom via a text message. "I was driving and she sent me one from the back seat," her mom, Dawn Holen said. "I pulled over and told her she had three options: Abort, adopt or keep, and I'd support her either way. She said she wanted to keep the baby and I said, 'Here we go.'"
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