Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

2017 Back to School Shopping: $27 Billion

The summer vacation season is shorter for most Southwest Washington families, given the extended snow make up days from the 2016-17 school year, so it seems early to get a jumpstart on Back to School (B2S) shopping, but it’s really a good time to find the best deals. Deloitte recently conducted its 10th annual Back to School […]

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Choosing to Eat Healthy Fats

Remember the low-fat craze of the 90s? While fat has had a bad rap in the past, new research shows not all dietary fat is unhealthy. Good vs. Bad Fats Bad fats increase your risk for heart disease and negatively affect your cholesterol, while healthy fats protect your brain and heart. Instead of adopting a no-fat […]

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Camas: Residents Urged to Conserve Water

The City of Camas is issuing a voluntary water use restriction advisory in an effort to conserve water during this summer’s heat wave. The advisory is as follows: Water your lawn on odd or even days depending on the last digit of your home address. The current heat wave is generating higher water use and […]

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Local Swimmers Experience Successes at Summer Meets

Local swimmers from Columbia River Swim Team (CRST) and Lacamas Headhunters have seen a lot of competition this season with the Summer Blast Swim meet series, Senior Sectionals, State Championship, and now at Futures National Championship, which is located in Santa Clara, CA. The Summer Blast series is designed to keep the athletes swimming competitively while preparing […]

Health: Skin-Saving Tips To Prevent Cancer

With the current heat wave, it’s important to take care of your skin while you’re out and about. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting an estimated one in five Americans. The good news is that your chances of getting cancer are reduced by taking preventive action. The […]

Health: Save Money With Chiropractic Care

Presented by Marc Davis, DC & Christina Alvira, DC In a world of rising health care costs, back pain can be an expensive problem.  It is the second most common cause of physician visits and hospitalizations.  Patients spend over $100 billion annually treating back pain.  Diagnostic tests, medications and surgeries account for much of the […]