'Imagined Ink' teen writing contest begins Teens interested in writing and having their work published are invited to enter the "Imagined Ink" teen writing contest. It is open to students in sixth- through 12th-grade who attend school, are home schooled or live within the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District boundaries.
Camas High School student Meghal Sheth has compiled an impressive list of academic accomplishments in the last several months. State Science Fair award winner. A spot at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. A $1,000 prize from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Now, she's won a Washington State Academy of Sciences Award. This qualifies Sheth, a student in the CHS Math, Science and Technology magnet program, to participate in the American Junior Academy of Sciences convention in Chicago. Only three students in Washington state were selected. Sheth's study, using zebrafish, found that Bisphenol A, a common molecule used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, may lead to hearing loss in humans. "I applied for the award in July and knew that the other students applying were talented researchers," Sheth said. "I sort of just told myself to try my best and put my heart into my essay and see what happens."
Page Turner book discussion group returns Sept. 10 Students in fourth-grade and up, and their parents may participate in the Page Turner book discussion group at the Camas Public Library.
Jill Conley's lower lip began trembling as the nurse prepared her chicken pox vaccination."Is it going to hurt?" she asked her mom, Bettina. "A lot less than chicken pox," Bettina replied. Jill, 9, and her younger sister, Isabel, 8, were at the free immunization clinic offered by Lacamas Medical Group last week. It was coordinated for families who are without a regular health care provider. A free immunization clinic will be offered at the Free Clinic of SW Washington, 4100 Plomondon St., Vancouver, on Wednesday, Aug. 28 beginning at 5 p.m., on a first-come, first-served basis.
4-H forestry program for teens honored with national award The Forest Youth Success program in Skamania County has been recognized nationally for its "outstanding impact" on youth, the environment and the local economy.
There was excitement in the air as youngsters assembled zucchini, potatoes, green beans, carrots, radishes, cucumbers and peppers into race cars at the Camas Farmer's Market last week. The Kids Connections booth was overflowing with children and veggie cars in all shapes and sizes during the fifth annual Veggie Derby. The derby is an annual highlight at the market, organizer Marilyn Goodman said. "The market kids look forward to playing with their veggies and making them 'vroom' once a year," she said. "Kids worked very hard making their cars and vying for prizes."
'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive to benefit local students A "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive to benefit kids in the Washougal School District is currently underway at Wal-Mart in Vancouver.
Free back-to-school vaccinations available A local health care provider will be offering free vaccinations for kids as they prepare to head back to school this fall.
Every summer, groups of volunteers congregate at local churches, where they spend many hours planning and hosting vacation Bible school events.The focus of VBS programs vary depending on their yearly theme, but organizers at several different churches all emphasized that the main purpose is to provide a caring environment for young people to get to know themselves and God more, and to learn to reach out to others in need. Bree Truax, youth and Christian education ministries coordinator at Zion Lutheran Church in Camas said regardless of belief, all are welcome at VBS. "No question is too big or wrong," she said. "We come as we are, together, to share life and love. God's love is expressed in countless ways in the world, and VBS is one vehicle for it as we play, seek, sing, explore and more."
Skyridge Middle School acknowledges several students each year who contribute on a personal level to the school and fellow students. The Warren Awards are presented annually in conjunction with the Jack, Will and Rob Center Sustaining Fund and the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. The 2012-13 recipient of the Good Will Award is JT Tumanuvao. As an eighth-grader, his classmates view JT as a, "supportive role model with a sense of humor and caring heart," according to a press release. "He consistently displays care and compassion to both staff and students in the classroom, hallways, football field, basketball court, stage, track, wrestling room and beyond. He does this without prompt or reward, rather simply from the goodness of his heart. JT is consistently very respectful and considerate to everyone."
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