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December 27, 2011
Lilly Drasin, 7, spent the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 4, collecting money for local homeless families. By the end of the day, she had raised $52. She and her dad, David Drasin, donated the money to the Salvation Army of Camas-Washougal.

Doing unto others

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The "Golden Rule," has been around for ages, but with busy lives and rough financial times, it can be easy to forgo dropping change into the Salvation Army kettle or buying a hamburger for the homeless man digging through the trash. Sometimes it takes the wisdom of a child to help adults with perspective. Take 7-year-old Lilly Drasin, for example.

December 27, 2011

Patrols will target drunk drivers

Law enforcement, including police in Camas and Washougal, will be conducting extra patrols in Clark County through Jan. 2 in an effort to target people who are driving under the influence.

December 22, 2011
The home of Henry and Carol Waring, located behind Hathaway Elementary School, in Washougal, is brightly lit for the holidays. The couple, along with their grandson Taber, enjoy providing special yuletide memories for area residents. "It's just being part of the community and doing something nice -- making somebody's day brighter," Carol said. Another grandson, Cameron, sometime suits up, in order to give Henry a break. The family plans to be available for free photos next to their sleigh at 723 24th St., (on the corner of 24th and G streets) through Saturday, Christmas Eve, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Making spirits bright

Henry and Carol Waring are keeping the Christmas magic alive for many local residents, as he dons a red Santa suit and she wears a red Mrs. Claus robe with white trim, outside their home in Washougal.

December 22, 2011
The Camas Public Library, located at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., will close Saturday for 10-days.

Camas library prepares for 10-day closure

For the second time this year, the Camas Public Library will implement an extended closure as part of a handful of 2011 budget reduction measures. The library will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 24 to Monday, Jan. 2. It will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

December 13, 2011
Police closed a four-block area in Washougal Wednesday morning as they responded to reports of shots fired and a house on fire. All businesses and residences within a four-block area between 32nd and 34th Streets, and between Evergreen Way and Webster Lane were evacuated. Four schools were also on lock down.

Three bodies found in Washougal home

Five days after a raging house fire and shoot out stunned the small town of Washougal, police confirmed yesterday that the remains of three people were found among the blackened ashes and rubble.