A handful of events will offer local residents the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for political offices including those in Clark County, the Third Congressional District, and the 18th and 15th legislative districts.
Jean Lewis absolutely loved dogs, and thanks to a donation to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, that love continues even after her death. Through their estate Donald C. and Jean M. Lewis -- longtime Camas-Washougal residents -- granted $100,000 toward the completion of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington's capital campaign.
George Hernandez pins a Camas Police Department badge on his wife Monica Hernandez Thursday, Sept. 23, as she is officially sworn in as its most recent patrol officer hire.
Jennifer Peters had a summer vacation to remember with her children, thanks to donations made to the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Peters, of Vancouver, had been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. On July 18, 2009, her doctor gave her a prognosis of one year to live. Peters, 44, spent four days in June at Disneyland with her daughters Briona Woodards, 13, and Kianna Woodards, 11.
Camas leaders received some unwelcome news late last month when they were informed by the Clark County Assessor's Office that the city's assessed value would very likely take a steep dive in 2011. This translates into a severe decline in property tax income, which means the city is looking at a $1.6 million shortfall in the 2011 budget. Although early predictions pointed toward a decrease in assessed value, officials said the severity of the situation was unexpected.
A Camas City Council woman noted for her attention to detail and fiscal responsibility announced last night that she intends to leave her elected position at the end of the year. Helen Gerde, who is serving her 15th year on the city council, said she made the decision because she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren, including helping to care for her newest grandchild in Kirkland, Wash. "I never would have thought I'd end up doing this," she said of being a member of the city council. "I've enjoyed every minute of it."
Four juveniles were injured Monday afternoon in a serious collision on Crown Road near Camas. At approximately 2:24 p.m., deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office and personnel from East County Fire & Rescue responded to the incident at the 2500 block of Southeast Crown Road.
While some people might think sex trafficking is a problem that only occurs overseas, Linda Smith reminded local Soroptimists that it is very much a Northwest issue as well. Smith, founder and president of Shared Hope International, recently spoke to members of Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal at Zion Lutheran Church in Camas. Shared Hope, based in Vancouver, exists to prevent, rescue and restore women and children who have been victims of sex trafficking.
Four juveniles were injured Monday afternoon in a serious collision on Crown Road near Camas. On Monday at approximately 2:24 p.m., deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office and personnel from the East County Fire & Rescue responded to the incident at the 2500 block of Southeast Crown Road.
A dedication ceremony to mark the installation of several improvements to the 95-year-old Camas Community Center will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6. Those recent additions to the facility located at 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., in the Oak Park area, include an entryway and a new audio-visual system. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with activities and arts and crafts for kids and demonstrations of the new sound system's capabilities. The dedication, led by current Mayor Paul Dennis and former Mayor Nan Henriksen, will start at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening, which concludes at 7 p.m.
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