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October 12, 2010
Camas wins big at home, while Washougal stumbles in the second half.
A daughter has been born to Susan R. and Andy Page of Washougal. Avery J. Page was born Sept. 24, 2010, at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
For the first time, the Apple Festival will feature a cookbook for sale, which features 299 pages of recipes and different ways to use apples in everyday living. Below are a few of the recipes. The cookbook will be on sale at the festival for $15.
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The statistics in today's front page article that takes a look into how one woman has worked to combat the sex trade in the United States are enough to make your head spin in absolute disbelief. The article recounts a visit to Camas by Linda Smith, a former congresswoman who founded Shared Hope International, and the War Against Trafficking Alliance to coordinate regional and international efforts to combat sex trafficking.
After the defending district and league champions in volleyball clashed on Sept. 28 at Prairie High School, Camas is still undefeated. The Papermakers overwhelmed the Falcons 25-18 in set one and 25-16 in set two. After Prairie rallied back 25-21 in set three, the critical fourth set became an all out war between the two rivals. The Falcons came out firing for a 12-6 advantage, before the Papermakers fought back within two points twice. Prairie's lead dropped to 17-15, rose up to 19-15 on a kill and an ace, and dipped back down to 20-18. Suddenly, the score was tied at 20-20.
Washougal School District is one of just two districts in the state to receive a Teaching American History Grant from the Department of Education. The $996,999 grant will enhance teachers' understanding of American history through intensive professional development, including study trips to historic sites and the opportunity to be mentored by professional historians and other experts, according to a press release from the school district. The grant's focus is on civil rights. It is guaranteed for three years and may be extended to five, pending funding.
Anna Benson and Kurt Hill, both of Washougal, have announced their plans to be married Aug. 13, 2011, at Woodard Creek Landing in Skamania.