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August 21, 2012
Jordan Downey lets the water drip down his face during a 98-degree day in Camas.

Striking while the gridiron is hot

It was a sweltering 98 degrees when the Camas Papermakers started throwing the football around Friday, at Cardon Field. "I think it's hotter than yesterday," said one of the players. "That turf is at least 15 degrees warmer," responded head coach Jon Eagle. It might be too early to do the math, but you didn't have to be a meteorologist to determine it was hot. Steam rose up from the gridiron and the Papermakers felt like they were running on hot coals. It stayed that way until the sun tucked behind the trees and the temperature in the shade became just a little bit more bearable.

August 21, 2012
Josh Gibson

Gibson embraces his new challenge

New Camas High School Athletic Director Josh Gibson is already making the rounds. The 35-year-old spent a few hours at football practice last week. On Monday, he visited with volleyball players, soccer athletes and golfers in the morning, before meeting cross country runners, swimmers and tennis players in the afternoon. This is his way of showing that every athlete and coach in Camas matters. "Our kids and coaches do such a phenomenal job of representing our community," Gibson said. "It is such an honor for me to have the opportunity to be a part of all the great things they have accomplished, and what they are going to continue to do." Gibson graduated from CHS in 1995. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Western Washington University in Bellingham, and a master’s degree in teaching from City University in Vancouver. He moved back to Camas in 2001, taught math at the high school for three years and was a guidance counselor for two years.

August 14, 2012
Emily Whitmore (right) throws fists with Liz Tracy during Caged at the Coast 6, in Lincoln City, Ore. Whitmore, who grew up in Washougal, will fight for the FCFF Female 125-pound championship at Rumble at the Roseland 65, Aug. 25, at the Roseland Theater, in Portland, Ore.

Washougal fighters go for titles

Two Full-Contact Federation fighters from Washougal will challenge for championship belts on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Rumble at the Roseland 65, inside the Roseland Theater in Portland, Ore. The 24-match card begins at 7 p.m. The main event features a 125-pound female championship fight between challenger Emily Whitmore of Washougal and champion Emily Corso. Corsco is a well-rounded fighter, with wins by knockdown and submission in her last four matches. Whitmore earned her first title shot at Rumble at the Roseland 54 in January 2011, but she came up short against Robin Woods. Whitmore has been fighting to get back in contention ever since. She has earned it with victories against Kimberley Picard, Janna Piper, Rachel Morton and Cinthia Aguirre over the past two years. "Emily Whitmore has great Jiu Jitsu skills on the ground. She is very technical," said Kevin Keeney, FCFF co-owner and match maker.

August 7, 2012
Contributed photo Terry Click, formerly of Camas, owns Sweetwood Paddleboards, a company based in Montana.

Terry Click’s Sweetwood Paddleboards business is booming

When Camas native Terry Click decided to dip his toe into the immerging industry of designing and building standup paddleboards, he was delighted that his work became a thriving business called Sweetwood Paddleboards. According to Click, standup paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing water sports today. Part of its appeal, Click said, is that people of all ages, athletic abilities and interest in the outdoors and waterways can participate. "They are versatile," he said. "You can surf, paddle, fish or even just take a nap on your board." For more information about Sweetwood Paddleboard local demonstrations, visit www.sweetwoodmt.com or contact Click at the factory directly at (406) 756-6805.

August 7, 2012
Clint Coulter stands tall after being selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 27th pick in the Major League Baseball 2012 Draft.

Camas catcher gets drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers

Summer came early for Clint Coulter. The 19-year-old catcher from Camas never wants this season to end. On June 4 in New York City, a week before he graduated from Union High School, Coulter became the 27th pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Two days later, he was back in Camas to attend his final classes at Union. And two days after that, he was in Milwaukee signing a contract for $1.675 million.

August 7, 2012

Humphreys hatches opportunity

Brian Humphreys, a 14-year-old from Washougal, shot 2-under par 72 to win the Boys Division at the Bob Allard Memorial July 30 and 31, at the Rose City golf course in Portland. The win hatched an opportunity to play in the Hogan Cup, which is going on right now, at the Riverside Golf and Country Club in Portland. Humphreys is in a foursome with Nick Baines, Clayton Madey and Clay Reis.

July 31, 2012
Brian Humphreys

Humphreys becomes Central Oregon Junior golf champion

Six birdies and an eagle propelled Brian Humphreys to the Central Oregon Junior golf tournament championship, which took place July 23 and 24 at the Juniper Golf Course in Redmond, Ore. The 14-year-old from Washougal fired a 6-under par 72 in the final round to reach the top of the leaderboard in the boys division. His rounds of 78 and 66 gave him a two-day total of 114 strokes. "My thoughts after the [final] round were very confusing," Humphreys said. "First of all, I was very pleased that I had finally had a breakthrough round because my play in national and regional tournaments prior to Central Oregon had not met my expectations. But I was also trying not to be too satisfied with my play because I knew that if one of the leaders had a good day, I could be in a playoff or even lose the tournament."

July 31, 2012
More than 100 youth participated in the Dan Macaya Soccer Camp last week at the Ione Street fields in Camas. When Macaya, who played soccer at and graduated from Camas High School and Concordia University, first started the event nine years ago 15 kids attended. The camp has continued to grow and expand each year.

Macaya soccer camp is a hit with local kids

Soccer has become one of the most popular sports in southwest Washington, and Dan Macaya helps to fuel that passion with an annual kids camp. Macaya started this camp nine years ago as a senior project while at Camas High School. He studied the importance of role-models in child development. Only 15 kids participated. Last week’s camp had 100 kids signed up in advance. Last year there were 130 present. "Anybody can sign up," said Macaya. "It's not advanced, but kids should be willing to try. There's a lot of high level activity."