Environmental education class set for teachers Teachers from Camas and Washougal are invited to participate in the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Day Saturday, May 4.
Locals graduate from WSU The following students earned bachelor's degrees from Washington State University for fall term 2012.
On April 25, 2011, Paige Maas's life changed forever. It was the day she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. An active 7-year-old, Paige became lethargic, constantly thirsty and just wasn't herself. When her parents brought her to the doctor, her blood sugar level was dangerously high. She was admitted to Legacy Emanuel Hospital, where Brad and Pam were quickly immersed into the world of diabetes. There, they learned how to check her blood sugar levels and administer insulin. "It was a surprise to learn she had this, but at the same time, she had all the classic symptoms," Pam said. "Also, I have a first cousin whose son was diagnosed when he was quite young, so there is some family history."
Camas Iron Chef is getting a new look and a new location. This year, the popular Camas Educational Foundation fundraiser will cost less, include all ages, and have hands-on activities. The festivities will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at the Camas High School commons. "In addition to the cook-off with secret ingredients, we're changing the format so that it is a family-friendly, food filled-festival," said Debbie Mrazek, event chair and CEF board member. "Iron Chef is still a major component to our festival, but there will also be lots of food based, hands on activities." For more information or VIP reservations, visit www.cefcamas.org.
Skills Center students compete for state After capturing regional titles, sixteen students from the Clark County Skills Center will compete in the State SkillsUSA competition next month in Renton, Wash. There, they will vie for state championships and trips to the national SkillsUSA this June in Kansas City, Mo.
Ask students in Shoko Fuchigami's class about the best part of the upcoming Japanese Cultural Festival, and their response is likely to be, "The food!" "The food is so good," said Tess Russell, a second-year Japanese student. "You get a little taste of Japan right here in Washougal." Noelle Schmidt, a first-year student, is looking forward to cooking and selling items such as curry and rice, udon noodle soup, yakisoba noodles and green tea ice cream. "I'm expecting to sample a few things, too," she said. "I'm looking forward to the whole experience of being in a Japanese festival. I've always wanted to experience that."
Special education resource fair set There will be a Southwest Washington Special Education and Resource Fair at Prairie High School, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver, on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be a number of camps for Camas-Washogual area children, who will be on spring break starting Monday.
When Cassie Holcombe discovered that Washougal High School was far behind other Clark County schools for recycling, she decided to make a change.It became the basis of her senior project, Save Our Scraps. "I want to leave the school with something lasting," she said. "And I wanted to educate people on what their decisions mean. I basically want people to learn to compost more." Until her project, WHS recycling efforts were limited to bottles and paper. "I've always recycled at home," Holcombe said. "I think a lot of people don't realize the impact our behavior has on the environment. If they think about their actions, they could really make a difference."
CHS musicians head to state
