Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Garden Club Returns to Historical Park Stewardship

Camas-Washougal, WA – The Community Garden Club’s decades of service in Parker’s Landing Historical Park ended in 1999 with a granite plaque placed in the grass near the garden volunteers’ garden shed and a dogwood was planted nearby. The expressions of gratitude to the club was most likely initiated by Rosalee MacRae, park advocate and […]

Downtown Camas Association Receives 2023 Main Street Accreditation

Camas, WA — The Downtown Camas Association has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are very […]

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Thursday’s Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of Eagle View Park

Washougal, WA — Local residents and community leaders are invited to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Eagle View Park, a stunning addition to Washougal’s recreational landscape. Nestled between Ninebark Apartments and the Columbia River riparian area, Eagle View Park spans 1 acre and features a concrete paved walking path, meandering trails with seating, artwork, and […]

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Friday’s Art Festival Renamed ‘Marquita Call Memorial Plein-Air Event of Camas’

Camas Gallery together with Pike Art Gallery will be hosting the newly renamed “Marquita Call Memorial Plein-air Event of Camas” on Friday, September 1, 2023. Marquita Call, owner of Camas Gallery and founder of the annual Plein-air art event, passed away unexpectedly on August 29th.  “Our community is still reeling from the news of Marquita’s […]

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Camas Schools Announce No School Monday; Negotiations Stall at 5.7% COLA

Camas School District Superintendent John Anzalone announced Sunday evening that Camas schools will be closed Monday. This is his letter: Dear Camas Community, Camas Education Association (CEA) has informed our district that there will be no school tomorrow. They are striking. Today, CEA presented a comprehensive proposal with higher than previously requested salary increases as […]