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January 24, 2012
Sarah Russell, an advanced nurse practitioner, saw patients of various ages Saturday, at Bethel Community Church, in Washougal.

Sarah Russell and other volunteers provide free medical services in Washougal

Visitors to Bethel Community Church on the third Saturday of every month are subject to being greeted by several people -- including Pastor Rich Blum and musician Mike Logan. There are also several volunteers at an information table, steering patients toward free medical or massage services. They are all part of the "Compassion C/W" effort to provide services for individuals who do not have access to health care. Logan, a member of the Bethel congregation, plays a guitar and harmonica in the church lobby which serves as a "waiting room" for patients and their families. Blum said the volunteers are from several local churches. "We just host it," he said. "We try to do anything we can to make it special and provide a personal touch.

January 17, 2012

Renovation of American Legion building will begin soon

Planning and design are underway for a $1 million renovation of the former American Legion building in Camas. According to Leonard Felix, CID Bio-Science president, Portland-based ZGF Architects LLP has been selected to design its new headquarters and operations facility in Camas that when complete will “celebrate a Northwest style while incorporating CID Bio-Science Inc.’s business focus — high tech and botanical." Headquartered in Portland, ZGF was founded in 1942 and has received more than 600 design awards. "We're pleased to be working with a Northwest company with a global reach to rejuvenate a historical piece of Camas real estate and create a new, inspiring place for innovation," said Kathy Berg, ZGF principal, who will lead the firm's design efforts.

January 17, 2012
Woodburn Elementary in Camas is expected to open in the fall of 2013. The 71,383 square foot building will accommodate 600 students.

Construction continues on Woodburn Elementary

The Camas School District will have three elementary schools completed within three years when Woodburn Elementary opens in 2013. Grass Valley and Helen Baller Elementary are the other two recent additions, both of which opened in the fall of 2010. A sixth elementary school is needed due to continued enrollment growth in the Camas School District, according to Superintendent Mike Nerland. "With a large increase in our student population, the district had an urgent need to provide additional housing for our students" he said.

January 17, 2012

Sapphire crystals pilot project is underway

A company located in the Port of Camas-Washougal Industrial Park is embarking on a pilot project to grow sapphire crystals for multiple uses. Sapphire Materials Company, LLC, is located in the Columbia Manufacturing & Technology Center, along with Silicon Chemical Corporation, SCC Solar Energy Group and Quantum Clean Corporation, at the former Saint-Gobain Crystals property, in Washougal.

January 17, 2012

Building Industry Group honors Ed Orcutt and Steve Stuart

Several area legislators and city and county officials were recently recognized by the Building Industry Group. State Rep. Ed Orcutt (18th District) was named the "Person of the Year" during the Jan. 5 "Nothing But Networking" event at the Red Lion Vancouver Quay.

January 17, 2012

Donations will be given to SHARE

In an effort to help protect the public safeguard their personal documents and prevent identity theft, the local State Farm agency will host a document shredding day on Friday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Hosted by the State Farm Agents Nathan Loren and Linda Huff, the event will be held at Car Quest, 3136 N.E. Third Ave., in Camas.

January 17, 2012

School notes for Jan. 17, 2012

Skills Center hosts Winter Feast The Clark County Skills Center hosts its annual Winter Feast gourmet dinner, Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Skills Center Restaurant, 12200 N.E. 28th St. in Vancouver.

January 17, 2012

Bonneville Hot Springs offers senior swim pass Tuesdays

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa is introducing a new senior citizens swim pass. The pass, available for $5 plus taxes, will allow area seniors to use the pool, sauna and the indoor and outdoor jetted pools Tuesdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Participants must bring identification that prove they are 62 or older and live within a 25-mile radius of the resort.