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July 8, 2014

Camas council mulls purchase of LaCamas Swim & Sport

Several Camas City Council members are not ready to commit to the purchase of LaCamas Swim & Sport. During yesterday's workshop, Lauren Livingston, president of The Sports Management Group, said the membership billing units originally reported by the club included the Silver Sneakers and Silver Fit program participants. The senior citizens are billed a per class fee, but they do not pay a membership fee.

July 1, 2014

Port of C-W hosts Independence Day festivities

Events for all ages will be provided at Marina Park Friday. Children, ages 3 to 11, are invited to dress up and decorate their bikes for a patriotic-themed parade at 4 p.m., around the park, located by the Port of Camas-Washougal marina, 24 S. "A" St., Washougal.

July 1, 2014
Cynthia and Lonie Lougheed are donating two old school bells (pictured), formerly used at Forest Home and Central elementary schools, back to the Camas School District. Cynthia is the ASB bookkeeper at Camas High School and both of Lonie's parents worked for the district for several years.

School bells are back again

Hearing the bell ring to signify the start of the school day was a time honored tradition in local schools. Before the days of cell phones with alarms and inexpensive wristwatches, it was the way children were summoned to begin the day.

July 1, 2014

Washougal Planning Commission to discuss recreational marijuana issues

The Washougal Planning Commission will soon address the issues of potentially banning the retail sale, growing and processing of recreational marijuana within the city limits -- with an expiration date. The city is working on an amendment to its development regulations. The amendment would state "no use that is illegal under local, state or federal law shall be allowed in any zone within the city."

July 1, 2014

Candidates will answer questions at upcoming forums

Forums will allow Clark County residents to hear from candidates who will be on the upcoming Aug. 5 Primary Election ballot. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Clark County, the events will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 "C" St.

June 24, 2014

Emergency crews prepare for fireworks season

The Fourth of July is a holiday when many people enjoy celebrating with fun activities, food and, of course, fireworks. The rules and regulations governing the sale and use of fireworks vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction -- what is legal in one city is not necessarily legal in another.

June 24, 2014
Jacob Atkinson, of Team M.A.C. (Minions Against Cancer), juggles as part of the talent segment of the "Misster Relay" pageant. It was held Saturday afternoon, during the 24-hour Relay for Life at Fishback Stadium at Washougal High School. Looking on are (right to left) Daris Freimuth, Brandon Renninger and Kamu Cheek of the Walmart Walkers, and Steven Phillips of the Wayward Women of Washougal. All told, nine men dressed up as women to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

‘Glamming it up’ for a good cause

With 1970s pop song "You Sexy Thing," playing in the background, nine grown men wearing full make-up and dressed in satin, lace, high heels and pearls strutted down the runway, past the crowd of cheering supporters. It's certainly not something you see everyday in Washougal.

June 24, 2014

Financial solutions are proposed in Washougal

The Washougal Finance Director has presented information about options that could offset a projected deficit of $322,000 in 2015. During the City Council workshop Monday, Jennifer Forsberg said the renewal of a levy lid lift would bring in $144,000, while a $10 vehicle tab fee would generate $107,000.

June 24, 2014

Lacamas, iQ credit union consolidation is official July 1

Members of Lacamas Community Credit Union recently received letters in the mail, welcoming them to the iQ Credit Union 'family.' During a special meeting of the LCCU membership on June 12, members voted 79 percent in favor of approving consolidation plans between Lacamas and iQ.