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July 24, 2012
Contributed photo Kelsey Lynch, of Washougal, graduated from Washington State University, in Pullman, in May. This month, she traveled to South Africa, to begin cultural and language training with the Peace Corps. Lynch, a 2008 Camas High School graduate, plans to teach science and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Local grad joins the Peace Corps

A former Camas High School varsity swimmer is now making a difference with the Peace Corps in South Africa. Kelsey Lynch, 22, recently left Washougal to begin pre-service training as a volunteer science teacher. After graduating from eight weeks of cultural and language training, she will begin teaching science to primary school children and teaching HIV/AIDS prevention. Lynch said she was inspired to join the Peace Corps because of her family. "My mom's brother died from AIDS before I ever got the chance to know him," she said. "Growing up, I became very interested in the education and prevention of the disease because of what my family had gone through. I wanted to help other families that were affected by the disease and help teach younger generations how to protect themselves."

July 24, 2012

Washougal explores option to outsource public works

The potential outsourcing of public works responsibilities in Washougal has attracted some skepticism, regarding whether any potential cost savings would be worth it. The city is looking at a private/public partnership for operation, maintenance and management of water, wastewater and storm water utilities and possibly facility upgrades of the wastewater treatment plant. Residents are in their second year of a five-year overall increase of 122 percent for water, sewer and storm water rates. The increases were required to pay for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, in order to meet state and federal regulations. They include the $15 million upgrade of the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

July 18, 2012

Camas ramps up ‘battle’ with BPA

Camas officials are looking to serve up their opposition to the Bonneville Power Administration I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project directly to the decision maker at the top: BPA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Wright.

July 17, 2012

Columbia Credit Union announces senior level promotions

Two local residents have been promoted by Columbia Credit Union. William Fulk, of Camas, is executive vice president/chief operating officer, and Lindsey Salvestrin, of Washougal, is senior vice president/service delivery-project management.

July 17, 2012
Pam Zolotko has opened The World Works, in downtown Camas. The business, which relocated from Vancouver, carries gifts, vintage military items, jewelry, memorabilia, furniture, home decor and "re-purposed" art. Consignment opportunities are available.

The World Works seeks local artists and consigners

The owner of a shop that recently opened in downtown Camas has a global perspective. Pam Zolotko, owner of The World Works, sells a variety of items from many countries. They include “safari decor,” such as African masks and elephant-shaped carvings. The business specializes in consignment and resale items.

July 17, 2012
Tim Damon and his mother, Tina Damon, have been spending quality time together this summer. Tim, of Seattle, is recuperating at his parents' house in Camas, after receiving a liver transplant in June.

Appreciating a second chance at life

Tim Damon is having an eventful summer, that has included a life-changing operation and moments of gratitude.Damon, son of Mark and Tina Damon, of Camas, received a liver transplant in June, at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, in Portland. He has Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, a rare bile duct disease. It is not curable, but some of the symptoms are treatable. Diagnosed with PSC six years ago, Damon underwent approximately 20 endoscopic procedures, but he was continuing to turn yellow. "I've recently returned to normal skin tone, for the first time in about a year and a half," he said.

July 17, 2012

Washougal considers outsourcing public works responsibilities

City of Washougal officials are looking into the possibility of outsourcing public works responsibilities. Interim Public Works Director Jim Dunn said the city is looking at a private/public partnership for operation, maintenance and management of water, wastewater and storm water utilities and possibly facility upgrades of the wastewater treatment plant.

July 17, 2012

Pendleton files appeal regarding workplace violations

An attorney for Pendleton Woolen Mills, in Washougal, has filed a notice of appeal regarding citations of workplace violations. Robert Battles, with Lane Powell, of Olympia, filed the notice July 10, seeking dismissal of citations and penalties. Pendleton is also requesting the opportunity for a reassumption conference to discuss the citations and notices of assessment as well as corresponding penalties. The appeal states that Pendleton disputes all citations including the allegation that it did not have a confined space entry program or that the program was insufficient. It also disputes the citations that allege it did not maintain hazardous chemical and hearing protection programs, as well as adequate lockout/tag out procedures, proper machine guarding, fall protection and forklift training. "Even if violations occurred, which Pendleton disputes, the alleged citations should not have been issued as serious violations," the appeal states.