danielle.frost@camaspostrecord.com
February 19, 2014
Camas library sets trivia night
Think you know a lot about Camas?
Think you know a lot about Camas?
Alan Stogin and Tyler Schroeder were supposed to be doing research for their U.S. history class.The two WHS students and the rest of the class were studying the 1930s gangster era. However, instead of researching information on organized crime, they were looking at photos from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. "Basically, we weren't really paying attention," said Schroeder. But it was then that they came upon an idea: What would happen if the dark elements from the 1930s underworld were combined with another tale of greed, murder and power? Specifically, Shakespeare's "Macbeth."
Washougal School District officials are likely breathing a sigh of relief as both of its levies passed in last Tuesday's election. "I am extremely appreciative of the support of the community," said Dawn Tarzian, superintendent. "Levy dollars bridge the critical gap between our state allocation and the basic program needs for our students." Added Les Brown, technology director, "I'm super excited that voters supported the increase in our technology levy."
One of the first things one notices when speaking to Lindy Treece is her goal-oriented nature. The 17-year-old Hayes Freedom High School senior will graduate with an associate's degree and then begin Portland State University as a junior, where she will major in speech and hearing services. So, to learn that Treece is autistic may come as a surprise. It is something she keeps private. Opening up about it has been a process.
Phones will be ringing across the city soon as the Camas Educational Foundation launches its annual phone-a-thon fundraising campaign.
Washougal School District officials are celebrating today as both district levies passed by significant margins.
Like many things in life, inspiration for their band name came about at an unexpected moment."We had been trying to come up with something original that would come up first on a Google or Youtube search," recalled lead singer John Doyle. "I was at a Fourth of July party with Joseph Kashas (bass player) and he looked around and said, 'There's a lot of medium size kids here.' I thought that described us well, and would make a cool band name."
Taylor Vincent walks carefully between the lines of excited, energetic kindergartners coming in from recess.From time to time, she'll gently remind the young students to stay in line and keep their voices down. Vincent, a Hathaway Elementary fifth-grader, is a member of the Peacemakers program, designed to help decrease playground conflicts among younger students and promote positive behavior. "It's also an opportunity for our older students to pay it forward," commented Molly Hayes, school social worker. "They're learning to problem solve and in turn, help the younger kids resolve their own conflicts."
Camas resident Natalie Burton was one of four students who participated in Portland Piano International's "Up Close with the Masters," last month. The master was Vladimir Feltsman, one of the best known concert pianists in the world. Feltsman was in the area to play sold-out recitals for Portland Piano International. His style of music encompasses everything from Baroque to 21st-century composers. He has appeared with all the major American orchestras and at musical stages and festivals worldwide. "Up Close with the Masters" are work sessions to promote music education. They are offered to the public free by Portland Piano International and provide an opportunity to see and hear a "master" teach and the student learn."
