danielle.frost@camaspostrecord.com
October 11, 2011
One step at a time
Every recovering drug, alcohol or food addict has hit a "rock bottom." It is the place where they finally decide enough is enough, and it is time to take control of their lives.
Every recovering drug, alcohol or food addict has hit a "rock bottom." It is the place where they finally decide enough is enough, and it is time to take control of their lives.
It has been shown in numerous studies that children whose parents read with them at a young age are better equipped in school later on.
The Camas Educational Foundation's annual auction is back, but with a few changes.
The Washougal School District has begun the process of planning for the replacement of the turf field at Washougal High School's Fishback Stadium. During last week's School Board meeting, Superintendent Dawn Tarzian presented a plan in which the district would match each dollar raised in the community and invited local business leaders to do the same. "One area the district has been trying to save for is a turf field," she said. "At the same time, we are getting criticism for setting the money aside. If this is a priority to the community, then we need to take action on it. If it's not a priority, then the district will continue to have a field that remains inadequate."
Kenny Cochran and Gary Larson are both longtime East County residents, and want to improve relations between the local fire district and neighboring entities. But that's where the similarities end.
It's that time of year again. Now that fall has officially made its entrance, pumpkins have come right along with it. Area pumpkin patches are open now through Halloween, and most offer a lot more than just a place to pick out a gourd or two. Many include hay rides, apple cider, corn mazes, petting zoos, local produce and crafts. Jeff Walton, owner of Walton Farms, is looking forward to his sixth year of hosting a pumpkin patch.
Say the words, "school lunch," and for many, it conjures up memories of mystery meat, green hotdogs, limp lettuce leaves and dry Salisbury steak. But things have changed, especially in the Camas School District. Nowadays, students from elementary school on up are offered fresh vegetables, burgers, sandwiches, Goldfish crackers, and more. The commons area at Camas High School resembles a mall food court, but with healthy options.
Camas High School offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities that appeal to many different interests. Beginning at the end of October, girls bowling will be added to the list. "Currently, we are the only 3A or 4A school in Clark County who does not offer girls bowling," said Terry Cavender, CHS athletic director. Cavender and Rita Pakenen, the district's human resources director, made a presentation to the School Board at last Monday's meeting to approve the request for bowling.
They may have put away their racing gear years ago, but last Saturday, members of the Twisters Motorcycle Club relived their glory days at a reunion. "Motorcycles create a bond," organizer Bob Meredith said. "I believe it is a closer bond than any other type of racing." This theory certainly seemed to prove true, as bikers from several states made the trek to Meredith's Fern Prairie home to attend the event. Laughter, tall tales, food and of course, motorcycles, were a big topic of conversation at the reunion for the more than 30 club members and their wives, the "Twisters Sisters."
If you have a hankering for apples, then Riverside Christian Adventist School is the place to be next Sunday. That's when apples in many varieties will be available for sale.
