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September 25, 2012
Dawn Feldhaus/Post-Record Jan Wyninger shows her most recent painting to instructor Nancy Ryan and Barbara McHenry, as Dolly Jendro works on her own artwork at the Washougal Community Center. The Washougal Watercolorists will host an opening reception Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. "The purpose of the show is to share with the community the joy of watercolor and to complete the process of creation," Ryan said. "Part of creation is having others appreciate and enjoy it."

Washougal Watercolorists show opens Friday

Senior citizens with varying levels of artistic experience are discovering or rediscovering the joy of creating watercolor paintings. A free class is taught by volunteer Nancy Ryan, Mondays, at 1 p.m., in the Washougal Community Center, 1681 "C" St. Ryan describes herself as a self-taught artist. She studied drawing and earned a bachelor's degree at Syracuse University. Ryan has also taken many workshops and classes in the San Francisco Bay area and has received awards. She began painting 30 years ago and has been in many shows. This year, Ryan taught a class at Elida Field's studio, in downtown Camas. Some of her work is currently on display at Ballard & Call, a gallery and fine art store, also in downtown Camas.

September 19, 2012

Camas takes a position on collective medical marijuana gardens

The city of Camas finds itself in the middle of state and federal laws when it comes to the legality of medical marijuana collective gardens, and in response the City Council has passed a resolution that effectively makes them illegal within city limits. Last night in a 6-0 vote the Camas City Council passed the resolution that recognizes the city's existing adopted code and language requiring all permitted uses to be in compliance with local, state and federal requirements. Councilwoman Linda Dietzman was absent. The language of the resolution is similar to one adopted by the Pasco City Council in June, which makes collective marijuana gardens illegal because its municipal code does not allow any use which is in violation with local, state or federal laws, regulations, codes or ordinances.

September 18, 2012

Camas students excel on state tests

Students in Camas continue to score well above average on all parts of the state tests. Recently, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released the results, which included the Measure of Student Progress, end-of-course exams, and High School Proficiency Exam. "While scores in Camas continue to exceed state averages, we have focused efforts on growth and improvement, said Dana Lighty-Jones, director of teaching, learning, and special services. "We work to identify students who might not be at grade level and implement intervention and prevention strategies to assist and support them." All five Camas elementary schools have a reading specialist and two have a part-time math specialist. "These specialists recognize students at risk of not meeting grade level standards through ongoing assessment and progress monitoring and respond with intensive instruction specifically designed to meet individual student needs," Lighty-Jones said.

September 18, 2012

Washougal receives a clean state audit

The City of Washougal has received a clean audit from the Washington State Auditor's Office. The report released yesterday pertains to financial statements and a federal single audit for 2011. No deficiencies were noted. The auditor reviewed the federal portion of the "E" Street project and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

September 18, 2012
A basalt column carved by Greg Robinson, a tribal council member of the Chinook Indian Nation, is located in the Chinook Plaza, in Washougal. Three interpretive panels will be unveiled at the plaza Thursday, in the Parkers Landing Historical Park.

Chinook Plaza ceremony is Thursday

The vice chairman of the Chinook Nation is expected to be among the participants of a ceremony at Parkers Landing Historical Park. The event will begin Thursday, at 4:30 p.m., with a traditional Chinookan blessing by Sam Robinson. Three interpretive panels will be unveiled by members of the Parkersville National Historic Site Advisory Committee. The panels describe area plant use, Chinook Indian artifacts and the local Chinookan Royal Family. The ceremony will be open to the public.

September 4, 2012
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First Day Frenzy

Amid hustle and bustle, students at Grass Valley Elementary School in Camas

August 28, 2012

Highway 14 traffic advisory

Drivers on State Route 14 will encounter lane closures and narrow lanes this week while construction crews install a median barrier on the West Camas Slough Bridge. Single lane closures that began yesterday will repeat again today starting at 8 p.m. and continuing until 6 a.m. Wednesday

July 31, 2012
Rev. Jessie Vedanti was recently ordained and installed as the new vicar at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Washougal.

St. Anne’s introduces new vicar

Jessie Vedanti has a nose piercing, tattoos and a deep love for the natural world. And she is the new vicar at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Washougal. "They were looking for a new expression of Church," said Vedanti. "And I was a good fit." Her vision for her role at St. Anne’s involves connecting Jesus, the environment and people in need. She wants to offer new opportunities for worship and gently shake up the traditional role of the church. Vedanti wants to take worship outside the walls of the church and show people how to show God’s love in nature and the community. Nature walks and volunteering are just the beginning for her.