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July 10, 2012
Teens from Jemtegaard and Canyon Creek middle schools had the opportunity to retire the flag at Fort McHenry. The location was the inspiration for the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner."

Washougal eighth-graders travel to the East Coast for U.S. history trip

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness...charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime."This Mark Twain quote is a favorite of Jemtegaard Middle School U.S. history teacher Scott Rainey. It is also his personal credo whenever he does what few of us could imagine doing: Taking a large group of eighth-graders to a staggering number of historically significant sites on the East Coast, all while ensuring they have as much fun as possible.

July 3, 2012
The two young artists have a grouping of their work on display at the Ballard & Call gallery, along with their prize winning pieces from this year's Camtown Youth Festival.

Fostering the arts

When Azita Footohi strolls through downtown Camas, she often finds herself doing a double take at the Ballard & Call gallery.Footohi's paintings, including her grand prize winner from the Camtown Youth Festival, are displayed in the entryway, a first for the budding artist.

June 26, 2012
Stormy skies and intermittent downpours didn't stop attendees from participating in the annual Relay for Life of East Clark County. The 24-hour event, held on Saturday and Sunday, raises money for the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life 24-hour event celebrates survival, hope

Every year, a group of dedicated walkers and runners comes together to celebrate life and putting an end to cancer with the Relay for Life of East Clark County event.The 24-hour relay, a benefit for the American Cancer Society, draws people from all walks of life: Cancer survivors, those who have lost a loved one to the disease, or people who just want to help out and have fun while doing it.

June 19, 2012
Camas High School senior class president Derek Hood and his friends are all smiles before graduation ceremonies began Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium.

Camas High Papermakers celebrate accomplishments

"Tonight, we have a clean slate, an opportunity to pursue anything we want. Let's move on to the next stage of life and push back our comfort zones," said Alex Pien, Camas High School valedictorian.Pien certainly understands pushing the comfort zone as a distance runner, but on Friday he was addressing his 359 classmates participating in CHS commencement ceremonies at Doc Harris Stadium.

June 19, 2012
Hayes Freedom seniors Garth Vaughan, Jacob Ritter, Casey Ortiz and Taylor Johnson (from left to right) enjoy the view from the front row during their graduation ceremony, in the Liberty Middle School gym. While Ortiz has signed with the Navy, other graduates are planning to attend four-year colleges, Clark College or trade schools, according to Principal Amy Holmes.

Hayes Freedom Renegades receive diplomas Saturday

Excitement and elation were among the emotions of the day when the Hayes Freedom High School Class of 2012 graduated.Forty-one seniors received diplomas Saturday afternoon, among family and friends in the Liberty Middle School gym.

June 12, 2012
Senior class vice president Kim Yano gets into the spirit of the occasion as she makes her way into Fishback Stadium Saturday night.

The end of one journey…the beginning of another

"What a journey high school has been."These words spoken during a speech by Washougal High School Class of 2012 co-valedictorian Katherine Ludwig were likely also on the minds of most of the 169 graduates who sat before her on Saturday night during commencement ceremonies.

June 5, 2012
Shane Chen enjoys inventing new products to make life easier, specifically, sports related products. Pictured are the Solowheel, Orbitwheel, and pair of skates, to name a few.

Camas resident will feature latest invention at national show

Shane Chen almost always has inventing on the brain.Whether he's skimming through an in-flight magazine, cruising the aisles of a local grocery store or even enjoying his favorite hobbies, Chen is thinking of ways to make products work better.

May 29, 2012
Fourth-graders make star finders at the OMSI interactive workshop at Dorothy Fox Elementary School in Camas.

OMSI workshop lets fourth-graders take a hands-on approach to the ‘Voyage of Discovery’

Most adults remember learning about the Lewis and Clark expedition in their textbooks, which is not always the most exciting or memorable way to experience history.But fourth-graders at Dorothy Fox Elementary School in Camas had the opportunity to learn about the famous "Voyage of Discovery" through an Oregon Museum of Science and Industry interactive outreach workshop.

May 22, 2012
Paige McCray (left) and Lindsey Lattimer are heading into the final weeks of half-marathon training.

Skyridge Middle School students are training for a half-marathon

"When you cross the finish line, no matter how slow or fast, it will change your life forever."This quote comes from the movie, "The Spirit of the Marathon." Anyone who has ever trained for a challenging race, be it an Ironman, marathon or half-marathon, understands exactly what it means to push past your limits and cross the finish line victoriously.

May 15, 2012
Chef Karen Lasher teaches a class on French cooking to students at Clark College at Columbia Tech Center.

Local chef shares her love of food by teaching classes at Clark College

Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of some people like the thought of preparing a meal from scratch.Local chef Karen Lasher is hoping to remove some of that anxiety by offering classes aimed at taking the trepidation out of cooking. "I just love teaching," said Lasher, a Camas resident who works as personal chef at the PeaceHealth Corporate Cafe in East Vancouver. Lasher, former owner of Around the Table restaurant in Camas, has taught everything from kids cooking classes to gourmet meal preparation for adults.