Ernie Warwick fiddles because he enjoys it, and he hopes the audiences do as well. As a member of the Old Time Fiddlers, he has several opportunities each month to give and receive enjoyment. Warwick, 83, of Camas, plays a fiddle and guitar. He has been fiddling for 26 years and playing a guitar since he was 18.
A project to improve water access at the Hathaway Park Boat Launch in Washougal is recommended to receive $64,795 in Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant funding to replace the old boat launch with a new one.
'Tis the season for some individuals to be adorning Christmas trees with ornaments. As it turns out, the city of Washougal has 270 ornaments to spare.
Washougal Mayor Sean Guard was called upon three times to break ties during the City Council meeting last night, and all of his votes were regarding the city's agreements with the Children's Home Society of Washington.
As a crew from NW Natural Gas replaces a gas line under "E" Street, motorists have endured slower speeds and stoppages while under the direction of traffic control employees. Flaggers from K & D Services were recently directing traffic outside "A" Your Town Chimney Inc., 2126 "E" St.
When entering the social hall at Zion Lutheran Church, it could be a challenge to determine who is benefitting more from the Lost and Found Cafe -- the volunteers serving food or individuals enjoying the complimentary dinners. Charles Shaver has been eating at the cafe for two years. He is a retired farmer from North Dakota who moved to Washougal six years ago. "It is wonderful and real good food," Shaver said regarding the cafe. "It helps a lot with the grocery bill."
The man who served as the Washougal interim finance director -- in between the terms of Jeffrey Bivens and Jennifer Forsberg -- is the "Employee of the Year." Assistant Finance Director RJ Stevenson was recognized with the "Overall Excellence in Public Service" award. Summary comments provided by the nomination selection committee mentioned the finance department has had a couple of "turbulent years of leadership." "He has quietly stepped up to the plate in administering the budget process for the last two years," the committee wrote about Stevenson. "This has resulted in many extra hours of work. However, he has completed the task without any complaint. He is amazing."
The owner of Rushing Water Yoga, in downtown Camas, is providing area residents with several opportunities to learn about his trip to India.
Even on cloudy, rainy days, Robert Guetter maintains a summer state of mind. "I'm just trying to make my little spot of sunshine," he said. As the co-owner of The Puffin Cafe with his wife Jennifer, Robert Guetter is optimistic about the waterfront restaurant's offseason. "It looks like the economy is getting better because we are getting inquiries for Christmas parties from companies and families," he said.
A contract with the Washougal Police Officers Association that does not include a pay increase in 2011 was ratified by City Council last night. The agreement is expected to save the city more than $32,000 next year. There are cost of living adjustments of one percent each in 2012 and 2013. The new contract, which goes into effect in January, calls for changes in the association's medical benefits. Next year, officers will change to a medical insurance program that saves the city $14,000 in annual premiums.
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