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July 25, 2012

Investigation reveals theft, questionable transactions

An investigation into the Mount Pleasant School District has uncovered more than $1,000 worth of stolen gasoline and $4,000 in "questionable" transactions over a 3-year time period by former employee Cheryl Randall. The report, released last week by the Washington State Auditor's Office, includes an investigation into reimbursements for mileage, hotel, registrations, certification fees and insurance co-payments, along with fuel purchases made with a district credit card while in Randall's possession.

July 24, 2012

Burgerville adds live music to its menu

Camas Burgerville is now offering free live music every Saturday through Sept. 1. The "Summer Songwriter's Showcase" continues this week with Vagabond Tramp, playing "He and She Americana" style music.

July 24, 2012

Lacamas Credit Union begins 192nd Avenue branch remodel

Lacamas Community Credit Union is remodeling its 192nd Avenue Branch at 19200 S.E. 31st St., in Camas. The remodel coincides with expansion of the credit union's 24/7 service access, including mobile banking, remote deposit capture, ATM upgrades, live chat and other electronic services.

July 24, 2012

Riverview allocates $100 million for lending

Riverview Community Bank announced Friday that it has allocated $100 million for local lending in an effort to make a difference during the persistent economic slump throughout the region.

July 24, 2012
Contributed photo Kelsey Lynch, of Washougal, graduated from Washington State University, in Pullman, in May. This month, she traveled to South Africa, to begin cultural and language training with the Peace Corps. Lynch, a 2008 Camas High School graduate, plans to teach science and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Local grad joins the Peace Corps

A former Camas High School varsity swimmer is now making a difference with the Peace Corps in South Africa. Kelsey Lynch, 22, recently left Washougal to begin pre-service training as a volunteer science teacher. After graduating from eight weeks of cultural and language training, she will begin teaching science to primary school children and teaching HIV/AIDS prevention. Lynch said she was inspired to join the Peace Corps because of her family. "My mom's brother died from AIDS before I ever got the chance to know him," she said. "Growing up, I became very interested in the education and prevention of the disease because of what my family had gone through. I wanted to help other families that were affected by the disease and help teach younger generations how to protect themselves."

July 24, 2012

Washougal explores option to outsource public works

The potential outsourcing of public works responsibilities in Washougal has attracted some skepticism, regarding whether any potential cost savings would be worth it. The city is looking at a private/public partnership for operation, maintenance and management of water, wastewater and storm water utilities and possibly facility upgrades of the wastewater treatment plant. Residents are in their second year of a five-year overall increase of 122 percent for water, sewer and storm water rates. The increases were required to pay for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, in order to meet state and federal regulations. They include the $15 million upgrade of the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

July 18, 2012

Camas ramps up ‘battle’ with BPA

Camas officials are looking to serve up their opposition to the Bonneville Power Administration I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project directly to the decision maker at the top: BPA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Wright.

July 17, 2012

Columbia Credit Union announces senior level promotions

Two local residents have been promoted by Columbia Credit Union. William Fulk, of Camas, is executive vice president/chief operating officer, and Lindsey Salvestrin, of Washougal, is senior vice president/service delivery-project management.

July 17, 2012
Pam Zolotko has opened The World Works, in downtown Camas. The business, which relocated from Vancouver, carries gifts, vintage military items, jewelry, memorabilia, furniture, home decor and "re-purposed" art. Consignment opportunities are available.

The World Works seeks local artists and consigners

The owner of a shop that recently opened in downtown Camas has a global perspective. Pam Zolotko, owner of The World Works, sells a variety of items from many countries. They include “safari decor,” such as African masks and elephant-shaped carvings. The business specializes in consignment and resale items.