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August 7, 2012
The festival volunteers got creative in their scavenger hunt, "yarn bombing" all over downtown, including the bronze statue located at the fountain at Northeast Fourth Avenue and Cedar Street.

Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival returns to downtown Camas

People of all ages flocked to the festive downtown area on Friday and Saturday. And it was the power of quilts and fiber arts that drew them in.The Downtown Camas Association's second annual Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival offered participants a wide range of classes, demonstrations and a number of quilts and fiber arts to view, purchase and vote on for the People's Choice award. New quilters and professionals alike showed up.

July 31, 2012
Members of Christian Youth Theatre dressed up in elaborate costumes worn during their recent performance of "Pridelands." The group belted out a number of tunes as they walked the parade route on Fourth Avenue from Oak to Adams street.

Camas Days is a crowd pleaser

Under skies that turned from cloudy to clear, the ever-popular Camas Days festival attracted families, teens and single adults alike.The event kicked off with the popular Kids Parade on Friday, which began with Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart walking alongside one of the shiny red vehicles. Excited shouts of "Fire truck! Fire truck!" could be heard up and down Fourth Avenue.

July 24, 2012
Kids of all ages are encouraged to join the summer reading program. Parents are more than welcome to play active roles in their kids' summer reading.

Summer reading programs draw thousands

Summer reading programs have come a long way, baby.Back in the day, those who read a certain number of minutes would keep a log, bring it to the library, and receive a bookmark or other small prize.

July 17, 2012
Photos by Danielle Frost/Post-Record Lacey Little prepares a treat for a customer at Papa's Ice Cream in Washougal. She attends the University of Oregon and works at the store during school breaks and summer vacations.

Local teens, business owners talk about finding and keeping employment

It's become increasingly difficult to find a job as a teen or young adult, especially if you lack experience.With unemployment in Clark County still high, many young people are competing with adults for jobs that are usually their bread-and-butter: Fast food and customer service positions. Employers can now afford to be more selective about who they hire, knowing that many of the applicants are seeking the job to support their families, not just for extra spending money.

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.