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March 1, 2011

City seeks feedback on changes to fireworks rules

The Camas City Council will accept public comment on Monday, March 7, regarding a proposal to reduce the number of days and hours fireworks are legal within city limits. The changes that are part of a "preferred option" would make the legal use and sale period run from July 1 to July 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and July 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight. The proposal trims the usage period by a total of four days. Currently, for the Fourth of July holiday, sales and use are allowed from June 28 to July 5.

March 1, 2011
Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls will be among the items available to bid on at a silent auction Saturday, March 12, during a dinner fundraiser at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. The museum is experiencing a reduction in revenue, due to a decrease in the number of visitors.

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center seeks financial support from the community

The executive director of the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center plans to "tighten the ol' belt," in order to survive current economic challenges faced by the museum. Sharon Tiffany said the estimated shortfall for this year is $25,000. "Donations have not decreased," she said. "Revenues from group tours are down -- all due to the overall economic situation. Many schools are not funding field trips, and the cruise lines have decreased or stopped traveling the Columbia."

March 1, 2011

Phone-a-thon begins tonight in Camas

If you live in the Camas School District and have supported the Camas Educational Foundation in the past, chances are your phone will be ringing at some point the next few nights. That's because the annual CEF phone-a-thon begins tonight and runs through Thursday. Students from Skyridge and Liberty middle schools, as well as Camas High School Key Club members, will be calling between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. to help secure donations. To volunteer for the event, e-mail [email protected] or call 713-3880. To make donations to the phone-a-thon efforts, browse www.cefcamas.org.

March 1, 2011
Raku pottery artists Dave and Boni Deal stand in front of the triptych they created for the Camas library, which is part of the public facility's permanent collection. A showing of the couple's paintings and pottery will open during a reception on Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the library's Second Story Gallery.

A fusion of art and nature

Accomplished raku pottery artists Dave and Boni Deal have their work in private and public collections across the United States and internationally. In January, the couple was featured on an Oregon Public Broadcasting "Art Beat" program segment filmed in their Camas art studio. But on Friday, the Deals' collaborative work will be featured in an intimate venue that is a little closer to home. First Friday will mark the opening reception for their show at the Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library.

March 1, 2011

Washougal school board won’t change sex offender policies

The Washougal School Board is remaining firm in its stance that the district's policy regarding registered sex offenders on campus will not be changed, unless state law someday requires it to do so. During a meeting on Feb. 22 the board heard comments from Washougal resident and parent Bill Stephens, who requested that it reconsider a Dec. 14 decision to not pursue implementing a new more restrictive policy.

February 25, 2011
Max Galekovich, of Camas, enjoyed several slushy rides on a snow saucer in his yard Thursday. He and his siblings Jordan Richards and Emily Rothery (both not pictured) also created a snowman and a "snowkid." The smaller of the snow figures featured a pickle for a nose, because no carrots were available. Schools in Camas and Washougal were closed Thursday.

Snow Day

Local children enjoyed the powder and a day off from school on Thursday.

February 22, 2011
Camas native Michael Barratt will be among the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery as it launches on Thursday for the first 2011 mission.

Papermaker prepares for historic liftoff

An astronaut who grew up in Camas is scheduled to begin an 11-day mission to the International Space Station Thursday. Michael Barratt and five other astronauts plan to be on the Space Shuttle Discovery for the launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is set for 1:50 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

February 22, 2011

Principals finalize contract with school district

Camas principals have agreed on a three-year contract with the School District. The School Board approved the contract at its meeting last week. Items that are new or changed include an option to negotiate wages during the third year of the contract, and clarification on paid leaves and out-of-state travel. Health benefits will remain the same, but will include an option to discuss potential changes in the third year.