Jean Lewis absolutely loved dogs, and thanks to a donation to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, that love continues even after her death. Through their estate Donald C. and Jean M. Lewis -- longtime Camas-Washougal residents -- granted $100,000 toward the completion of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington's capital campaign.
George Hernandez pins a Camas Police Department badge on his wife Monica Hernandez Thursday, Sept. 23, as she is officially sworn in as its most recent patrol officer hire.
Camas leaders received some unwelcome news late last month when they were informed by the Clark County Assessor's Office that the city's assessed value would very likely take a steep dive in 2011. This translates into a severe decline in property tax income, which means the city is looking at a $1.6 million shortfall in the 2011 budget. Although early predictions pointed toward a decrease in assessed value, officials said the severity of the situation was unexpected.
A Camas City Council woman noted for her attention to detail and fiscal responsibility announced last night that she intends to leave her elected position at the end of the year. Helen Gerde, who is serving her 15th year on the city council, said she made the decision because she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren, including helping to care for her newest grandchild in Kirkland, Wash. "I never would have thought I'd end up doing this," she said of being a member of the city council. "I've enjoyed every minute of it."
Four juveniles were injured Monday afternoon in a serious collision on Crown Road near Camas. At approximately 2:24 p.m., deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office and personnel from East County Fire & Rescue responded to the incident at the 2500 block of Southeast Crown Road.
Four juveniles were injured Monday afternoon in a serious collision on Crown Road near Camas. On Monday at approximately 2:24 p.m., deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office and personnel from the East County Fire & Rescue responded to the incident at the 2500 block of Southeast Crown Road.
A dedication ceremony to mark the installation of several improvements to the 95-year-old Camas Community Center will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6. Those recent additions to the facility located at 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., in the Oak Park area, include an entryway and a new audio-visual system. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with activities and arts and crafts for kids and demonstrations of the new sound system's capabilities. The dedication, led by current Mayor Paul Dennis and former Mayor Nan Henriksen, will start at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening, which concludes at 7 p.m.
The ringleader of a team of thieves that spent seven years burglarizing office buildings, including those in Camas and Vancouver, will serve jail time and pay restitution to his victims. Antione Lamont Lawrence, formerly of Portland, Ore., pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud in May. He was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman. According to the plea agreement, he will serve 97 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and pay nearly $700,000 in restitution.
Sometimes it takes a single tragic event to realize that changes and improvements should be made. This is the case with the recent death of 22-year-old Camas resident Sami Nesta-Serrano. Although the exact cause has yet to be determined, BNSF Railway officials have surmised that he was likely hit by an oncoming train late Saturday or early Sunday as he stood near or attempted to cross the tracks located at Southeast Sixth Avenue and Franklin Street.
As Clark College embarked on construction of the first phase of its new Early Childhood Learning Center, word came that a significant donation was made to help fund the second phase. The early childhood education and family life departments provide a curriculum and a learning laboratory for early childhood educators, guide and partner with community parents and families, and equip children with what faulty members describe as a full spectrum of skills and training for life.
heather.acheson@camaspostrecord.com
