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May 10, 2011

Candidate filing week for upcoming election begins June 6

Candidate filing week is quickly approaching, and several local political seats will be up for re-election. Filing week is Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10. The primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16. The top two candidates in each race will move on to the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election. The filing fee is 1 percent of the office's annual salary. Positions that receive no salary have no required filing fee. Positions on the Camas and Washougal City Councils have a one-year residency requirement.

May 3, 2011
Amanda Rutter, a student at Camas High School, chose to research and promote TOMS Shoes for her senior project. The five-year old company distributes shoes to children in 23 countries. "Companies like TOMS give me faith in the fashion industry," Rutter said. "Instead of selling average products for double or triple the money they're worth and making a ton of profit for themselves, TOMS' whole company purpose is to give shoes to people and not cheap factory made ones, but high quality, long lasting, durable shoes."

Good for the Sole

A Camas High School senior has been inspired by a business that gives away a pair of shoes for every pair it sells. As part of her senior project, Amanda Rutter has been taking orders for TOMS Shoes. The company was created in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, after he traveled to Argentina and noticed children without shoes to protect their feet. Later that year, he returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff, as well as 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers. As of September 2010, TOMS has given more than one million pairs of new shoes to children in need.

May 3, 2011

Washougal School Board passes Reduction in Force resolution

Citing continued state budget uncertainty, the Washougal School Board passed a Reduction in Force resolution at its last meeting. If enacted, up to 20 certified staff members could lose their jobs. However, the Board and Superintendent Teresa Baldwin emphasized that the district plans to avoid this if at all possible. "We have no intention of implementing this but have to include the 'worst case scenario' if we need it," Baldwin said. "Right now, this is just procedure. It's not a reality."

May 3, 2011

Washougal Council delays EMS decision

An anticipated EMS vote that could have the Washougal Fire Department operating under a "functional operational consolidation" with Camas on a trial basis has been postponed to allow additional time for City Council discussions. The Washougal City Council voted last night 6 to 1, to table a decision that could involve transferring $95,000 to an EMS fund to offset a shortfall and spending $55,000 for a new hire at the WFD. Michael Delavar voted against tabling a decision.

May 3, 2011

Camas City Council implements changes to fireworks regulations

The Camas City Council has reduced the number of days fireworks are allowed to be sold and discharged within city limits each calendar year. Last night, the council voted 5-0 to approve an ordinance that makes 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. In addition, sales only will be allowed on July 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Currently, for the Fourth of July holiday season, sales and use are allowed from June 28 to July 5.

April 28, 2011
CHS Science Olympiad team members, including sophomore Katelynne Jones (left) and senior Ryan Gompertz (right) gathered Monday night to practice for the upcoming national tournament on May 20 and 21 in Wisconsin. Five days a week the team works out of its "clubhouse," one of the portables at Lacamas Heights Elementary School. Coach Ron Wright has called the facility one of the keys to the team's success.

Countdown to Nationals

When Ron Wright formed the first Camas High School Science Olympiad team in 2007, he had some pretty specific aspirations in mind. "I just knew Camas High School could send a team to Nationals, so I set a five-year-goal," Wright said. "And we made it in just under five." Getting to the 2011 national tournament in Wisconsin in May meant being the top team in the state, and on April 16 the Papermakers accomplished just that, and in very convincing fashion.

April 26, 2011

Washougal Council will vote on EMS funding option

The Washougal City Council is expected to vote next week on an option to have the Washougal Fire Department operate under a "functional operational consolidation" with the Camas Fire Department on a trial basis. According to information provided during the Washougal council workshop last night, city staff members are recommending "option 4" for a short term solution while additional analysis occurs for a long term fix.

April 26, 2011

Washougal council approves public works bonds

Many water, sewer and storm water projects in Washougal are expected to be paid for with bonds. City council members approved the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds in the amount of $16.1 million, during their April 18 meeting. The vote was 6 to 1, with Michael Delavar voting against it.

April 26, 2011
Dave Capron, of Washougal, performs vocals and plays a saxophone for the River City Band. "He is a caring, intelligent individual, an accomplished musician and writer and a good friend," said one of the band's founders Jerry Hatcher.

Washougal musician plays mid-life melodies

A Washougal resident is among a group of men who perform a variety of music from the 1950s to current hits. Dave Capron is a member of the River City Band, which has entertained people at clubs, wedding receptions, concerts, private parties and corporate events. Capron, 62, predominantly plays clarinet, as well as keyboards, percussion, saxophone, flute and harmonica. His musical career began in junior high and high school as a school band member.