September 30, 2014
Effort to build new library will require planning, support, enthusiasm
A library has the opportunity to be the heart of a community.
A library has the opportunity to be the heart of a community.
Support the proposed charter Thank you to the freeholders, whom the voters elected last November, for putting together a solid and balanced new Clark County County Charter for voters to approve this November. Clark County had around 12,000 residents when the Washington State Constitution was approved in 1889, which established our current form of county government. At over 400,000 residents, our county is ready for a form of government that gives county residents better representation, provides separation between policy makers and county managers, and gives residents a way to replace county laws they disagree with.
Although the 2014 primary election produced relatively dismal voter turnout numbers countywide (28 percent) and statewide (31 percent), Secretary of State Kim Wyman is hoping several factors will turn those numbers around for the upcoming general election.
Vick's rubbery ethics Recently, the newspapers noted an effort to reign in the relationship between Washington legislators and lobbyists. The committee started with a focus on "free" lunches. The limit suggested was 12. That would be once a week for three months or twice a month for six months, etc.
If you've never attended a Girls Night Out event in Camas, you're missing out on something very special.
In Camas and Washougal, as in many smaller communities, September and October are busy times - especially for families with children in school and extracurricular activities.
WSD students are excelling
A beautiful parcel of riverfront property will soon belong to the city of Washougal.
Child's failure to perform is a failure of the parent My two cents on the Sept. 2 letter to the editor titled "Outraged about school district's failure to perform:"
Downtown Camas will come to life this weekend -- with a touch of French flair that will focus on some of the finer things in life -- featuring original artwork, live entertainment, dancing and fine dining under the stars.
