August 23, 2011
Continue to integrate the old with the new
In our world today, much of the attention in the business world is often focused on the "new."
In our world today, much of the attention in the business world is often focused on the "new."
Today, Fallen Leaf Lake Park will be officially dedicated as the newest addition to what has become the city of Camas' long list of open spaces where members of the community can come together to recreate and enjoy the outdoors. This gem is also likely to become a regional destination spot.
Today, Camas is without one of its most unique and influential figures. Hal Zimmerman, former publisher of the Camas-Washougal Post-Record for 23 years, state legislator for 20 years and community activist most of his life, recently fought a difficult battle against Parkinson's disease, the affliction that ultimately took his life on Thursday, Aug. 4.
Listen Camas citizens...what's that sound? Could it be the rumblings of political discontent for the first time in years? In our ever polite community, where city council and school board races go unchallenged for many years, are there finally some folks who aren't content to bow courteously to incumbents?
This past week, a disturbing incident took place that had the potential to turn out much worse than it did.
Yesterday's deadly and tragic accident on Highway 14 in Camas is an incredibly unfortunate, but powerful reminder of how dangerous this stretch of heavily traveled roadway has the potential to be.
If most of the community didn't know it already, the live music and fireworks show at Marina Park on the Fourth of July confirmed it. The Port of Camas-Washougal's waterfront property along the Columbia River is a spectacular setting that is positioned to be a major draw in many different ways.
It's not very often that residents of a city in the year 2011 have the opportunity to truly impact how it will look years down the road.
There are people in our community who have literally spent their lives giving back to others, and they have often done so without much in the way of fanfare or accolades.
Sunday afternoon, traffic slowed on Highway 14 as it approached a State Patrol vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road with emergency lights flashing. The trooper had made a traffic stop and was in the process of administering a field sobriety test to a woman suspected of driving under the influence.
