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September 7, 2010
Shannon Nickelsen has dedicated countless hours during the past six months to revitalizing the Fern Prairie Grange. "It's a place for Americans to gather together and unite," she said.

Saving the Grange

Shannon Nickelsen has fond memories of visiting the local grange as a young child. Her grandmother, Orale Reude, was the junior grange leader in the Cape Horn area, just outside Washougal. "It was a part of our life," she said. "We used to put on flag ceremonies and candlelight ceremonies. On Sundays, we would have ham dinners at the grange. Grandma taught us how to set and wait tables, and we would get tips. It was so rewarding."

September 7, 2010

Local rotarians provide 150 backpacks to students

Some local kids will have a better first day of school thanks to the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club. The club raised $2,900 for its backpack program, which will provide backpacks with required school supplies to 150 students.