Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

Gratitude: A Simple, But Great Concept

This was taken from a talk that Lynette Grant, a former Camas resident, gave several years ago. The theme of her talk was being grateful for everything, even things that challenge us. She emphasized that truly happy people find gratitude at every turn. They do go together.    

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Elections: Camas Schools Levy Passes

According to the Clark County Elections Office, Camas School District No. 117, Proposition No. 1, Bonds to Improve Safety, and Construct and Renovate School Facilities has passed with 61.07% of the vote, a super majority, with 38.93% voting against the bond measure. A total of 5,983 votes have been cast so far, with 3,654 votes […]

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Wrestling: Camas Nail District Victory

CAMAS, WA — The Camas Wrestling team accomplished something it hasn’t since 1994 — they won a District Championship this past Saturday while hosting the annual event. With 40 on the team, the boys had a complete lineup, with 28 spots filled. The Papermakers scored 351 points. Junior Dylan Ingram won the 220-pound weight class, […]

History: Who Was The 1st Legal Voter in Camas?

Since today is Election Day, we dug up some old history and fun facts, and learned that Charles Farrell was the first registered voter in Camas. This is a photo, courtesy of Images of America, of the 1915 Farrell House, which was built by John Roffler for Charles Farrell and his wife, Ursula “Rose” Roffler. Charles […]

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Gymnastics: Camas Team Wins District Title

By Dan Trujillo Camas Post-Record The following is an excerpt from Dan Trujillo’s Blog post, used with his permission. A Camas freshman, sophomore, junior and a senior finished in the top six of the all-around competition to help the Papermakers clinch their third straight district gymnastics championship. Camas racked up a season high 167.925 to […]

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Wrestling: Camas Wins 1st District Title

CAMAS, WA — Developing story … The Papermakers won today’s hard-fought District Wrestling Championship with 351 points, which is a feat they haven’t done since 1994, before any of these competitors and athletes were born. Individual wins also went to Rylan Thompson and Dylan Ingram, in their respective weight classes. “I attribute today’s win to […]

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NBA Star Addresses Faith Issues

By Ernie Geigenmiller VANCOUVER, WA — Milwaukee Bucks Forward, Jabari Parker, who was the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, addressed an audience of several hundred at a local LDS meetinghouse Wednesday night. Parker, 20, who’s graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, and was named National High School Player of the Year, is […]