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August 21, 2014
Camas resident George Willis, a World War II veteran, points out the places where the 42nd Infantry Division, known as the "Rainbow Division" battled to defeat Nazi Germany. The map was created shortly after the war.

Putting life in his years

By all accounts, George Willis has packed a lot of living into his 89 years on this earth.

August 21, 2014
Merrie Thompson (right) has volunteered at the Washougal Community Library for 10 years. She serves as the book sale chairman for the Friends of the Library. "I have made new friends, stayed in contact with old friends and made my life fuller by helping others through volunteering," said Thompson, 67. "Find something you like to do and share it with others. I love books, so I started with the library." Her husband Glenn, 69 (not pictured), has volunteered at the library for five years.

Golden Givers of Time

Area residents with years of wisdom, expertise and experience are sharing their knowledge with others and enriching their own lives in the process.

August 19, 2014

Camas will not purchase LaCamas Swim & Sport

After hearing a lot of discussions and questions during the Camas City Council workshop and meeting Monday, Mayor Scott Higgins concluded that the consensus among a majority of council members was that they did not want to move forward with the purchase of LaCamas Swim & Sport.

August 19, 2014

Camas eyes retail marijuana ban — with a sunset clause

Camas community development department staff will move forward with planning efforts that could lead to a City Council vote to amend city land use codes banning recreational marijuana retail sales for a period of time. Discussion during last night's workshop also focused on implementing zoning rules that would prohibit marijuana production and processing within city limits.

August 19, 2014
Butch, owned by Angie Untisz of Bend, Ore., cools off after competing in the open class round of the Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial at the Johnston Farm in Camas on Friday. The ninth-annual event drew more than 150 dogs and their handlers during its four-day run.

Miles of trials

Blue skies and bright green, expansive fields of grass provided the backdrop for this year's Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial.

August 12, 2014
Longtime sailor John Wagoner hopes to inspire local youth to enjoy boating. "This really is a paradise," he said, regarding the Columbia River. Wagoner credits the Sea Scouts organization and its leaders for inspiring him and teaching boating skills and teamwork.

Sentimental Sailor

John Wagoner remembers his 17th birthday -- spent aboard a 622-foot long Navy ship, with 3,000 Army GIs on their way to Korea.