July 3, 2012
Celebrating July 4th a neighborhood tradition
If you're someone who appreciates the Fourth of July holiday as much as I do, you know your reasons for it being such a special day.
If you're someone who appreciates the Fourth of July holiday as much as I do, you know your reasons for it being such a special day.
Fireworks. Some people love them, others absolutely hate them. It's a touchy subject for many. The issue typically comes to a head right around this time of year as fireworks sales begin in preparation for the Independence Day holiday, and the community is forced to deal with those who use the explosives both wisely, and not-so-wisely.
May 20-26 was National Small Business Week. Around the country, government officials paid homage to the small business owners who drive innovation in our national and state economies. The recognition is certainly well deserved, but small businesses need more than a week of ceremonial platitudes in order to create the jobs that will spur our national and state economies out of recession.
Cancer. It's a word describing a disease that has unfortunately crept its way into nearly every person's life in one way or another. Some have battled the disease themselves, others have supported a family member or friend going through treatment, and others have tragically lost a person close to them to one of the hundreds of forms this disease takes.
Grateful for volunteer cleanup effort I want to express my great appreciation to Washougal Mayor Sean Guard and to the ones who so graciously volunteer to help others.
Nationally recognized 'athletes' have incredible year You may have missed it recently in the Post Record. The headline wasn't large but the story sure was...our Camas High School Science Olympiad team finished 11th in their second consecutive trip to the National Science Olympiad tournament. The team's intellectual leader Marcus Bintz, working with several different partners garnered two national first place titles as well as a third place medal, and top 15 finishes in two other events. In addition team advisor Ron Wright received a national "Coaching Excellence" award. These are extremely remarkable achievements on both an individual and team level!
Can they make good decisions? I often wonder about this because as I am writing this, my senior is at a presentation at his high school about the perils of alcohol and drug use while driving. I hope it's kind of a "Scared Straight" presentation, complete with a car that has been crashed to an unrecognizable pulp, simulated blood and guts, EMT and firefighters giving sobering facts, and hopefully a young adult giving a horrific testimony about their own experience. I really hope that the term "smart decisions" is floating in his mind right now. Not just now, but for some time to come. Because, this is a presentation I did not have in high school.
Each year, as high school graduation time rolls around, we are all reminded that kids in the Camas and Washougal communities are accomplishing amazing things.
Vote Madore and Mielke In August voters will have a choice for County Commissioner. David Madore is a business-friendly, innovative proven leader. By using sound business practices he has built a debt-free business which employs over 100 people. His business houses more than 30 faith-based, nonprofit organizations at no charge. David believes in efficient, limited government.
The torrential downpour of rain the area received yesterday doesn't indicate it, but summer is (hopefully) right around the corner. And in small communities like Camas and Washougal, the summer months bring many opportunities for local residents to get out and about, interact, and enjoy all that the area has to offer. Upcoming community events include: Camtown: Saturday's Camtown Youth Festival is a free, youth-focused event and includes a variety of games and interactive amusements, arts and crafts activities, entertainment, food, dunk tank, youth art show, a petting zoo, a kids' flea and craft market, and kid-related information booths. This year's event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crown Park.
