Lacamas Community Credit Union will host a grand re-opening event following the remodel of its 192nd Avenue Branch in Camas. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 a.m., at the branch located at 19200 S.E. 31st St. It will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, branch tours, XBOX competitions, as well as opportunities to meet credit union staff. A continental breakfast will also be served.
Camas Antiques is holding a silent auction for a mill wright tool box with contents. The tool box was used by John Zeigler, a millwright at the Camas paper mill from the 1920s to 1950s. In the box are more than 100 pieces, including planes, drills, saws and even a foot-and-a-half long monkey wrench. While some tools are old and "obsolete," others could be sharpened for use or put on display for decoration.
A Camas chiropractic practice is teaming up with Share's backpack program to fight hunger in Clark County. This month, every person who brings in a new backpack filled with suggested, non-perishable foods will receive a free chiropractic adjustment. Individuals who are new to the clinic will receive a free chiropractic consultation, examination and "Myovision scan."
A local physician who owns Transformations Spa MD has been recognized for distinguishing herself through service to family medicine. Dr. Susan Hughes, of Camas, is one of three Washington medical doctors to receive the 2012 Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Volunteers are being sought to take part in the annual Lacamas Lake Cleanup Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants should meet at Heritage Park boat launch on Northwest Lake Road, to help pick up litter and debris from around the lake. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Volunteers should bring waterproof boots. Refreshments, including water, coffee and food, will be served and prizes will be awarded.
The Camas and Washougal school districts continue to grow in enrollment, with each reporting a 1.7 percent increase this year. Camas's full-time equivalency count is 5,948, 61 more than last September. Washougal's full-time equivalency count is 2,885, an increase of 52 from last September, and 50 more than expected in the budget. "The high school is actually down 33 from projected and the elementary schools are sitting at 78 more than projected," said Rosann Lassman, business manager. "We have added another kindergarten session, but the rest of the increase is spread over multiple grades at multiple levels." Camas had projected for the growth in its budget, so staff has already been added, said Donna Gregg, business services director.
Saturday's third annual Girls Night Out, being billed as a celebration in support of women and local cancer charities, will offer educational workshops in the afternoon followed by an evening that will include a rally for women, survivor stories and a fashion show. "This event is an exceptionally fun way to celebrate with your friends, be inspired to be more proactive, and raise funds for valuable local charities," said Carrie Schulstad, chairwoman of the event committee. "We have some fun new activities this year, and it is always a blast to spend time with your 'girlies' in our charming downtown." The event is hosted by the Downtown Camas Association. According to organizers this year the event, sponsored by PeaceHealth Kearney Breast Center, will offer a broader education component with sessions focusing on awareness and action. Three options will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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