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June 29, 2017
The remnants of the gym at Jemtegaard Middle School on June 22. The gym of the original school was the first building to be demolished. (Photo by Tori Benavente/Post-Record)

Saying goodbye to Jemtegaard

he lofting wind that flowed east from the Columbia River Gorge, winding its way through Jemtegaard Middle School’s separated buildings for the past 35 years, has made its last round.

June 22, 2017
Camas High School graduates mark the end of commencement ceremonies by throwing caps, beach balls, tassels and other items in the air in celebration.  All four local high schools held graduation ceremonies last weekend.

Graduation 2017: A time of change and hope

Friday and Saturday were filled with parental, educator and community pride, as friends and family gathered to watch local students receive their hard-earned diplomas.

June 1, 2017
This year's journalism class had 50 applicants for 18 spots. On any given day, student reporters can be seen in various stages of the writing and editing process, which includes collaborating on stories, interviewing, editing and designing pages.

Giving students a voice

Nearly every day at 2 p.m., the Liberty Middle School library transforms into a place where it’s OK to let your voice be heard.

May 18, 2017
Meals on Wheels volunteer driver Marianne Reiter (left) does a final check before taking her delivery items from chef Valentina Diriyenko at the Washougal Meals on Wheels site Thursday, May 11.

More than just food

Four year ago, Marianne Reiter was, in her words, “retired and bored.”

May 11, 2017
Swimming at the Camas Municipal Pool is a summer tradition that dates back more than 60 years. This year, the pool will tentatively be open from June 26 to Aug. 26. (Post-Record file photo)

Time to think about summer camp?

This past weekend gave us our first glimmer of sunny skies and first hint of warmer temperatures, and now summer is on the minds of many, particularly children.

May 11, 2017
The 20th annual Camas Plant & Garden Fair on Saturday, May 13, will feature hundreds of plants, veggie starts, flowers and hanging baskets as well as many garden-themed gifts for Mother's Day. (Contributed Photo/Courtesy of Downtown Camas Association)

Vendors prep for mother of all garden fairs

To say Gail Horn is busy this week would be a bit of an understatement. Not only is the owner of the Camas-based The Soap Chest busy prepping for Mother’s Day customers, she’s also gearing up for two of her three sons’ weddings — one in May, the other in June — and planning for the popular Camas Plant & Garden Fair, which celebrates its 20th year on Saturday, May 13, showcasing several dozen plant- and garden- themed vendors, including Horn’s Soap Chest, in historic, downtown Camas.