Camas-Washougal Post-Record

June 1, 2011

Honoring soldiers’ sacrifices

Ninety-four-year-old Lila Trammell, representing the Gold Star Mothers and wearing the Robertson family tartan, places a bouquet of flowers during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Trammell's mother, Inez Butler, was a member of the Gold Star Mothers, which is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter serving in the military. Escorting Trammell on Monday were her brother, Harold Robertson, 90, and her son, Lyle Sanders, 73. Sanders said many members of his family have served in the military. "That has been a tradition of our family," he said. "It's our country; we defend it." The event also included speeches by Dave Shoemaker and John Clapp.

May 31, 2011

Highway 14 safety project will break ground

The largest local road improvement project in recent Camas-Washougal history will get underway this week with a ground breaking event. The state Route 14 safety improvement project, which is expected to take two years to complete, will kick off Wednesday as government officials turn the first shovels of dirt.

May 31, 2011

WHS position removed from chopping block

After Washougal School Board members received "numerous," calls and e-mails, they decided to remove from consideration an administrative position up for potential elimination. The position is held by Gordon Washburn at Washougal High School, where he currently serves as associate principal. Under one potential budget scenario, his position would be reassigned as student services director, which would save the district approximately $14,600. This is in combination with not hiring an assistant superintendent and re-assigning the position as a curriculum director. Under another option, deemed, "worst case," by administrators, Washburn's job would have been eliminated entirely, and an associate principal from elsewhere in the district would have been brought in keep administrative staff at the high school to three people. This option would save $126,000.

May 31, 2011

City seeks to fill vacant Camas mayor position

Today is Camas Mayor Paul Dennis' final day in office, and the city has issued a community-wide call to find his replacement. The deadline for applications to be considered for appointment to the seat is 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 21

May 31, 2011

Camas mill will test warning siren on June 7

The Georgia-Pacific Camas mill will run a test of its community warning system on Tuesday, June 7 at 8 a.m. Camas mill spokeswoman Nancy Viuhkola said Friday the test will include an wailing alarm siren lasting several seconds, followed by a verbal message indicating that the sound was a test.

May 26, 2011

Body found on Evergreen Highway

Camas police arrested a man today for allegedly murdering a woman whose body was found near Evergreen Highway.

May 24, 2011

Carrie Schulstad, owner of The Uncommon Gift and a leader among downtown Camas merchants, was recently named the Citizen of the Year by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce.

Carrying the torch for Camas

By some standards Carrie Schulstad might be considered a newcomer to the city of Camas. But there is little doubt that she has quickly become one of the city's most enthusiastic cheerleaders, supporters and promoters. Thirteen years ago, Schulstad and her husband Craig moved their family to Camas from Portland. She said they decided to relocate to the city across the Columbia River with their two children after visiting and getting a feel for its friendly nature and small town values. "Camas was the first place we ever came to in Washington," she said. "We just fell in love."

May 24, 2011

Council questions choice for economic development director

The Port of Camas-Washougal's recent selection of Cascade Planning Group and its principal, Camas Mayor Paul Dennis, to be awarded a contract for economic development professional services, resulted in discussions by several Washougal City Council members last night. Dennis will serve in the newly created role of economic development director, as Cascade Planning Group would be the primary service provider. E.D. Hovee and company would serve in a supporting role.

May 24, 2011

Discussions focus on benchmarks for economic development association

Bringing jobs and dollars to the Camas-Washougal area will be a focus of the soon-to-be-created Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association, but exactly how to measure its success at doing so has yet to be determined. Yesterday during a joint meeting between the Camas and Washougal City Councils and the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, officials discussed a proposed inter-local agreement that if approved would form the organization.

May 24, 2011

The Camas High School Science Olympiad celebrates their 14th place win at the National Science Olympiad tournament in Madison, Wis., on May 21. The team also took home medals in two individual events.

Camas Science Olympiad team captures 14th place at National tournament

The Camas High School Science Olympiad team made its mark as it competed against the top 60 teams from across the nation on Saturday in Madison, Wis. The Papermakers earned 14th place overall in the National Science Olympiad competition, and took home individual medals in two events. According to team coach Ron Wright, the finish is "remarkable" considering that it was the Camas team's first foray onto the national scene.

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