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Stories by Dawn Feldhaus

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April 9, 2013
Annice Sampson (left) and Edith Arndt (right) admire the windows of Camas Antiques, next to the Liberty Theatre. The longtime friends walk together four days a week through their Camas neighborhood and into the downtown business core. "It starts the day out right for me," Arndt said.

Edith Arndt and Annice Sampson walk for fitness & friendship

Two Camas women appreciate their five decades of friendship. Edith Arndt, 84, and Annice Sampson, 74, walk together four days a week through their neighborhood and into the downtown business core. Their round trip route is a little less than two miles. "Walking is the best exercise there is, but it takes discipline," Arndt said recently, during an interview in her home. "I miss it, if I don't walk. "It's good for your physical and mental well being," she added. "It clears your head. If you have any problems, you will feel better after walking."

April 9, 2013

Washougal prayer issue is postponed

The issue of allowing prayer at Washougal City Council meetings involved public comments last night, but there was no council discussion. Councilwoman Connie Jo Freeman, who has expressed support for allowing prayer at meetings, requested the issue be delayed until further notice. Councilwoman Jennifer McDaniel pointed out that some of the audience members were at the meeting to talk about the prayer issue.

April 9, 2013
A student celebrates with a volunteer after participating in a Northwest Association of Blind Athletes goalball tournament in March, in Canby, Ore. "It is a game that requires superb hearing skills, excellent reflexes and superb mental concentration," said Billy Henry, co-founder of the NWABA. A national goalball tournament will be held June 20-22, in Vancouver.

Camas’ Teresa Lawwill volunteers with NW Association of Blind Athletes

A local resident is the newest board member for the Northwest Association of Blind Athletes. Teresa Lawwill, of Camas, recently agreed to join the board of directors. She previously served the association by volunteering on the auction committee. Lawwill, community relations director for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, has experience in fundraising, event management and community outreach. She is impressed with Billy Henry, executive director of the association, and its progression.

April 2, 2013

Prayer is proposed at Washougal City Council meetings

An idea to have prayer at Washougal City Council meetings is drawing strong opinions. Allowing prayer has been supported by Councilwoman Connie Jo Freeman. "Invite clergy from established religions," she has said.

March 26, 2013
Geary Enbody, an instructor with the 9-1-1 Driving School in the 192nd Avenue Station, talks to Washougal High School freshman Brody Oberg. Enbody, an officer with the Woodland Police Department, is among the law enforcement personnel who serve as knowledge/skills examiners. The driving school provides teen drivers safety education and certification courses, medical assessment drives and programs for mature drivers.

9-1-1 Driving School hires police officers as instructors

A recent addition to the 192nd Station development offers an assortment of driving courses as well as Department of Licensing knowledge and road tests. 9-1-1 Driving School has hired retired and off-duty police officers to serve as knowledge/skills examiners. Brenda Gardner, co-owner and office manager, said the police officers provide positive mentoring. "The primary focus is on teen driving and traffic safety education," she said. For more information, call 210-7146, email 911drivingschool.com or visit www.911DrivingSchool.com.

March 26, 2013
Jerry Barber, of Camas, shows the tattoo he reluctantly received 55 years ago. He served in the Navy for four years. "My shipmates got me drunk and said, 'you're going to wear your dolphins forever,'" Barber said. "The tattoo was clearer [back then]."

Jerry Barber’s story is included in museum’s display

A local Navy veteran recalls when he received a "dolphin pin" and a tattoo -- all on the same night. It was 1958, and Jerry Barber had returned from a trip to Pearl Harbor. He had just been promoted and was qualified as a submariner. In order to receive a submarine warfare insignia pin, Barber had to learn about water, air and hydraulic systems, as well as tracking a target and setting a torpedo. Contact: 993-5679 or visit www.cchmuseum.org.

March 26, 2013

Washougal tables CRC resolution

The Washougal City Council could still consider a resolution opposing the Columbia River Crossing project, but the revised edition will be much shorter than the original version that was considered last night. The original three-page resolution was crafted by City Administrator David Scott, based on input from City Council members. Information in that resolution was obtained from similar resolutions adopted by the Clark County Commissioners and Oregon House Republicans. The CRC project, to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge, would include an extension of light rail 2.9 miles across the Columbia River to Vancouver. The extension would end near Clark College in the Central Park Neighborhood and include a station on Hayden Island, four stations in Vancouver and three new park and rides.