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October 11, 2011

Hambleton insurance issues to be researched

A contract recently signed by the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission is expected to identify insurance policies related to the Hambleton Lumber Company site. The agreement with Chemlik Sitkin & Davis, of Bellingham, is expected to identify pre-1986 commercial general liability policies that may provide insurance coverage to the port for environmental work on the site at 335 "A" St., in Washougal. The law firm's services will also include getting coverage decisions from carriers and, if needed, negotiating agreements with carriers.

October 4, 2011

McDaniel, Anderson vie for Washougal Council seat

The choices for the Washougal City Council Position No. 5 seat feature an incumbent who is also serving as mayor pro tem and a woman who has lived most of her life in Washougal. Incumbent Jennifer McDaniel, 45, has lived in Washougal for six years, while challenger Niki Anderson, 36, grew up in Washougal.

October 4, 2011
Matt Jackim, a 2011 Camas High School graduate, holds "Belize," a common boa constrictor, at the Oregon Zoo. "She is a very strong snake," Jackim said. "She is amazing -- the pattern of her scales. She is a personal favorite of mine." Jackim recently completed his fifth summer as a "ZooTeens" volunteer. His responsibilities included providing presentations to the public.

Appreciating animals

A recent Camas High School graduate has completed his fifth summer as a "Zoo Teen" at the Oregon Zoo. Matt Jackim's most recent responsibilities included taking care of ferrets and snakes in the "education animal house." Younger "Zoo Teens" observed him performing tasks such as making meals for animals. "It's a really cool experience to teach other people during their first years [as volunteers]," Jackim said. He said he has learned how to conduct himself in a professional manner in front of the public while providing presentations about various zoo residents.

October 4, 2011

Higgins aims to retain mayor’s seat

A former City of Camas employee is looking to unseat the current mayor in the Nov. 8 General Election. Scott Higgins was a city councilman from January 2002 until June 2011, when he was appointed to the mayor's seat after Paul Dennis resigned to become the director of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association.

October 4, 2011

Killian Pacific interested in Hambleton site

The same company that produced The Crossing and Evergreen Marketplace, in Washougal, as well as the Grand Central and Riverstone Marketplace developments, in Vancouver, has an interest in purchasing the former Hambleton Lumber Company site. Adam Tyler, a design and development manager with Killian Pacific, confirmed this morning that the commercial real-estate development and investment company located in Vancouver and Portland is interested in buying the former lumberyard located at 335 "A" St., Washougal, but said "several challenges must be solved first." Tyler said the challenges will be outlined during the port commission meeting today, at 5 p.m., in the port office meeting room, 24 S. "A" St., Washougal. The site, owned by Hambleton Brothers Lumber Company, is approximately 25 acres.

October 4, 2011

Port candidates offer diverse views on local issues

Neil Cahoon said he is "not thrilled" with the decision making process going on at the Port of Camas-Washougal, and he hopes to be involved in future decisions as a port commissioner. Cahoon will face incumbent Bill Ward, for the Position No. 2 seat, in the Nov. 8 General Election.

September 27, 2011
Singer, song writer and author Jimmie Rodgers (left) chats with Camas resident Barry Lutz (right) as others wait in line during a book signing event Saturday afternoon for Rodgers' autobiography "Dancing on the Moon." Rodgers, a Camas native, also performed two concerts at Journey Community Church on Sunday. Lutz had Rodgers sign an old 45 rpm vinyl record version of Rodgers' song "I Always Knew," produced by Zig Zag Records.

Rodgers returns home

Singer, song writer and author Jimmie Rodgers (left) chats with Camas resident Barry Lutz as others wait in line during a book signing event Saturday afternoon for Rodgers' autobiography "Dancing on the Moon."

September 27, 2011
Women of all ages traveled to Rome and other regions of Italy, in September 2010. Many of the participants have been students of the "Art-Women-Wine" classes in Elida Field's art studio and gallery in downtown Camas. Field said the trips to Italy are inspirational. "I love the intimacy of eating meals together, sometimes for hours, or painting late at nights with the group," she said. "I love to experience the Italian culture with them and learn alongside them, knowing when we come home we will always have that memory together."

Local residents enjoy ‘La Dolce Vita’

Several local women have fond memories of their trips to various regions of Italy. Sandy Krahn, of Camas, was among the 12 women who traveled to Rome, Florence, Assisi and a town in the mountains named Cagli, in September 2010. The adventure was guided by Elida Field, of Washougal, and Fr. Bruno Segatta, of Italy. Prior to the trip, Krahn had taken "Art-Women-Wine" classes in Field's art studio and gallery in downtown Camas. Krahn said Segatta was a very informative tour guide. "He really knows the history of Italy as he was a professor there for years," she said. "He kept us entertained by sightseeing, eating, drinking, laughing and shopping."

September 27, 2011

Washougal receives a clean audit

The City of Washougal received some very good news Monday from the Washington State Auditor's Office. A report on the city's financial statements and compliance with federal laws and regulations was released, indicating no deficiencies in financial reporting or internal controls over major programs including the pedestrian tunnel located near Pendleton Woolen Mills.