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August 12, 2014
Caleb Plamondon and Joshua Homuth participate in the "Ready, Set, Kindergarten" summer program at Hathaway Elementary School. Here, they paint with vegetable and fruit stamps.  The assignment took several steps to explain and hinged on the students sharing stamps and paint colors.

Getting students ready for kindergarten

Beginning this fall, the Washougal School District will provide full-day kindegarten to all students as a part of a $19.6 million, voter-approved maintenance and operations levy.

August 5, 2014
Young attendees enjoy one of the many rides during opening day Friday at the Clark County Fair . It will continue through Aug. 10 with activities for all ages.

A whirlwind of fun

A feeling of celebration was in the air during opening day at the Clark County Fair Friday morning. Whether it was to brave one of the stomach-turning rides, watch the new traveling sea lion exhibit, feast on fair food or just have fun, people came out in force for "Summer's Best Party." By 10 a.m., many of the parking lots were full and people waited in lines for some of the more popular rides.

July 29, 2014
Millie Kimery calls the Earth, Water and Fire group her "special place."

A passion to create

Like many women, Marj Casswell returned to a hobby she loved after retiring. Casswell enjoyed painting when she was young, but put that interest on hold to raise a family and have a career.

July 22, 2014
Amanda Bachelder teaches crafting classes at Camas Antiques using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Some of the items she has painted include her boots and lunch box, in addition to furniture. She also has a space at the store which features antiques, collectibles, romantic home decor and vintage inspired handmade goods.

Making something old, new again

Amanda Bachelder has always loved the vintage look. Clad in a flowing white shirt, jeans, hand-painted boots and toting a custom tool box with bejeweled handle, she looks very much the part of modern mixed with yesterday. "I fell in love with the shabby chic look," she said. "I would buy furniture at garage sales, and paint layers of white paint for that look. I love that style."

July 15, 2014
Donna Hargrave is excited to have her own school site after years of renting. Here, she discusses the remodel of the current residence into an administrative office.

New beginnings

Donna Hargrave gazes at the house and surrounding property at the corner of Northeast Everett Street and 23rd Avenue. To the untrained eye, it appears to be little more than an old blue farmhouse and shop building, with grass that needs trimming.

July 8, 2014
Gabe Lowery dressed up as astronaut Neil Armstrong for his presentation. Students stood like statues around the Gause Elementary School library. When someone touched the "magic" red dot on the back of their hand, the students came to life as that person.

Bringing research to life

Students, parents and staff of Gause Elementary School had an opportunity to "visit" with famous people from history such as Neil Armstrong, Steven Spielberg, Jane Goodall, Jackie Robinson and Milton Hersey. And how did this happen? It was during second-grade teacher Julie Taie's "Famous Person Museum" in the school library on June 18.

July 1, 2014
Kirsten Muskat founded the Camas Camera Club three years ago. She and several other members are exhibiting their work at the Second Story Gallery this month.  Here, she holds her photograph, "If" that will be included in the show.

They’re capturing a moment in time

When Kirsten Muskat formed the Camas Camera Club, she had no idea if it would even last. Three years later, the club has 20 members and is preparing for a group exhibit at the Camas Public Library's Second Story Gallery. "It's a great group of people, a place where you can pick up new skills and there is a lot of help," Muskat said. "It's a really nice way to learn from other people and there is a good social aspect as well."

June 24, 2014
Nicole Hay contemplates on the sentences written on the "Before I Die," wall.  The wall began when a woman in New Orleans wrote on an abandoned house. Soon, other people began writing what they wanted to do before they died. Eventually, it was moved to the outside wall of the art museum downtown New Orleans, which houses the "30 Americans" exhibit of  African American art over the past century.

Camas grad participates in an eye opening experience

Nicole Hay wasn't sure what to expect when she decided to go on a civil rights immersion trip through the University of Portland. The Camas native, who will be senior at UP in the fall, did know she wanted to do something to make a difference in other people's lives.

June 17, 2014
Although rain fell most of the day, the skies stayed clear for graduation night at Doc Harris Stadium. Here, CHS seniors wait for the ceremony to begin.

Class of 2014, are you ready?

The weekend was full of festivities as graduates from local high schools received their hard-earned diplomas. Students of varying backgrounds and accomplishments celebrated as family, friends and teachers looked on. The following is a collection of stories from the various commencement ceremonies.