Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Acadia Bistro’s Mardi Gras a Big Hit

Portland, OR – Mardi Gras comes early this February, ensuring that the winter blues and holiday hangover won’t be around for too long.  As is tradition, Acadia will put on a festive showing on Fat Tuesday, February 9, with a delicious Mardi Gras a prix fixe dinner menu showcasing chef Seamus Foran’s expertise in the […]

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Floods Video: Reader Shows Local Damage

Longtime Camas, Jeff Peebles, got a closer  look at the extensive damage the heavy rain and floods have inflicted on Forest Home Road, in the heart of Camas. He captures the erosion to the foundation of part of the road, and why the road is closed indefinitely. Thanks, Mr. Peebles, for your intriguing video report. […]

TRX: Results Fitness Training Has Total Package

  Scott Binder shows young athletes how TRX works. When Results Fitness Training opened its doors this past October, its owner, Scott Binder, was excited about sharing his passion for TRX, which is a different way of doing weight exercises. The brainchild of former Navy SEAL, Randy Hetrick, TRX consists of suspension training bodyweight exercises […]

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Landslides: WA Natural Resources Issues Warning

OLYMPIA, WA — State Representative Liz Pike, of Legislative District 18, said, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the state is facing an extreme risk for landslides. In particular, said Pike, quoting the DNR, Lewis and Thurston Counties are currently facing extreme risk for landslides, which are expected to be “frequent and […]

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Heavy Rains Swell Lacamas Lake Boat Ramp

This week’s heavy rain has, of course, had an effect on local roads and bridges, but it has also caused Lacamas Lake to swell and crest the boat ramp (near the Lacamas Lake Lodge). Here is a video. Photos to come in another post. ‪#‎lacamaslake‬ ‪#‎lacamasmagazine‬        

Camas Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight

The annual Camas Christmas tree lighting event begins at 6 pm tonight with Camas School District bands and choir performances. Santa will be there. The City tree will be lit at 6:30 pm (in front of the Liberty Theater) and it just might snow. The tree lighting festivities will be followed by an 8 pm […]

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Football: Papermakers Clash With Storm

  Jared Bentley scores the winning touchdown of Saturday’s game. by Ernie Geigenmiller Photos by Blake Schnell CAMAS — Papermaker Football fans got their money’s worth at Saturday’s playoff game against the Skyview Storm in a competition that saw plenty of turnovers, defensive scores for both teams, and a successful drive near the end of […]

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Girls Swimming: Camas Wins 4A District Title

The Papermakers Girls Swimming team won their 4A District victory at Pasco over the weekend. The Lady Papermakers earned a total of 254 points. In the photo, team captains Jessica Rourke and Brooke Kelly are holding the trophy. Several girls advance to State competition in Federal Way. The team consists of the following swimmers: Savannah […]