Winning state once? Awesome. Twice? Fantastic. Three times? Almost never. But Camas High School's Science Olympiad teams hit a new record April 12, taking first-place at the State Science Olympiad Tournament for the fourth year in a row. This comes on the heels of third- and fourth-place state-level wins earlier in March for Liberty Middle School and Skyridge Middle School, respectively.
Nearly every Thursday, volunteers from Columbia Ridge Senior Living board a van and make a quick trip to Woodburn Elementary School, a mile away. There, they spend the next hour or so reading with second-grade students. It's a partnership that works well for all involved. "It's a real benefit for both the students and the volunteers," said Melissa Dolan, school counselor. "The kids love the one-on-one attention and the volunteers feel appreciated."
Be the Match potential donor event set On Thursday, potential bone marrow donors will have the opportunity to register at Camas Fire Department Station 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St. The event is being organized by Camas High School senior Zane Sharif as part of his senior project.
Winning state once? Awesome. Twice? Fantastic. Three times? Almost never. But Camas High School's Science Olympiad teams hit a new record Saturday, taking first-place at the State Science Olympiad Tournament for the fourth year in a row.
Paige Maas may only be 10 years old, but the petite fourth-grader is making a big impact in the fight against diabetes. Paige, a Washougal resident, has Type 1 diabetes, which requires that she check her blood sugar several times a day and carefully monitor her food and fluid intake. She was diagnosed three years ago.
WSD sets town hall facilities review meeting Local residents are invited to help shape the future of the Washougal School District. There will be a town-hall style meeting to discuss the district's long range facilities plans. The meeting is set for Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Washougal High School Commons, 1201 39th St.
When Julie Bristol, Gause Elementary School social worker, told students that her only birthday wish was for enough food donations to last the Weekend Backpack Program for the rest of the school year, she got that and then some. "The goal was to bring in 2,400 food and personal items," Bristol said. "The students and families exceeded that goal and brought in more than 4,200."
The Camas Public Library has set its second "Screen Reads" session. The program was created in order to encourage more adults in their 20s and 30s to use the library, although all 18 and older are welcome to participate.
Book cover design contest open Think you have what it takes to design an award-winning book of Oregon historical fiction? Enter the Oregon Historical Society, The Oregon Encyclopedia and Ooligan Press Book cover design contest.
Wherever Andrew Ziegler goes, Luna will be two steps behind while her nose stays two steps ahead. "When I'm out with her, I'm never alone," Ziegler said. "It's like a missing part of me has been filled. I couldn't imagine life without her." The 20-month-old trained diabetes alert service black labrador retriever from Pieces of the Universe follows the 16-year-old Camas High School sophomore to his classes and band practices. She also keeps a cautious eye on his blood sugar level while he sleeps. Ziegler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 2 years old and has been on an insulin pump since he was 5. Constantly living in fear for her son's life, Sharon would wake him up in the middle of the night to check his blood sugar. Now she can rest comfortably knowing that Luna is always on guard.
