Singer, song writer and author Jimmie Rodgers (left) chats with Camas resident Barry Lutz as others wait in line during a book signing event Saturday afternoon for Rodgers' autobiography "Dancing on the Moon."
Several local women have fond memories of their trips to various regions of Italy. Sandy Krahn, of Camas, was among the 12 women who traveled to Rome, Florence, Assisi and a town in the mountains named Cagli, in September 2010. The adventure was guided by Elida Field, of Washougal, and Fr. Bruno Segatta, of Italy. Prior to the trip, Krahn had taken "Art-Women-Wine" classes in Field's art studio and gallery in downtown Camas. Krahn said Segatta was a very informative tour guide. "He really knows the history of Italy as he was a professor there for years," she said. "He kept us entertained by sightseeing, eating, drinking, laughing and shopping."
The City of Washougal received some very good news Monday from the Washington State Auditor's Office. A report on the city's financial statements and compliance with federal laws and regulations was released, indicating no deficiencies in financial reporting or internal controls over major programs including the pedestrian tunnel located near Pendleton Woolen Mills.
Caryn Plinski attended her first Washougal City Council meeting on Sept. 19, and afterwards described it as an "eye-opening" experience.
The main issues of concern for Washougal City Council woman Molly Coston and her challenger Connie Jo Freeman have some similarities, but they do not overlap too often. In a recent interview, Coston mentioned projecting the city's budget over the next three to five years -- with declining revenue and increasing expenditures --will be a challenge, along with prioritizing what is non-essential.
After more than a year and a half of investigating where approximately $100,000 in revenue generated from city-sponsored festivals could have gone to, Clark County Sheriff's Office Detective Tom Mitchum is proceeding on -- with no comment and no anticipated time frame for completion.
In a unanimous vote, the Camas City Council made a clear statement that a proposal to use the historic Farrell House for public events did not meet city code criteria and could be detrimental to the Evergreen Terrace neighborhood.
Despite a still lagging economy, enrollment is higher than projected in both the Washougal and Camas school districts. Washougal's full-time equivalency count is 2,833, an increase of 39 from last September, and 84 more than projected in the budget. The FTE count for Camas is 5,887 students, an increase of 259 from last September, and 1.4 perecent more than projected in the budget. Donna Gregg, director of business services for the Camas School District, said the increase is likely due to several factors.
The issues of attracting jobs to and growing businesses in Washougal are among the topics of interest for the candidates in the Washougal City Council Position 4 race -- Michael Delavar and Joyce Lindsay.
Several wards of the Latter-day Saints church are spearheading local service projects, and the greater community -- including service groups, churches and families -- are being invited to lend a hand.
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