Camas, WA — Grains of Wrath and Fuel Medical are organizing a fundraiser this Thursday to benefit Mariah Corbin, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.
All day Thursday (11 am-10 pm) Grains of Wrath will donate 10 percent of the day’s revenue to benefit Corbin and her family.
“On top of that, Fuel will donate three times that amount to help out the Corbin family,” said Brendan Ford, Co-Founder of Fuel. “This is a great Camas family and we need to do all we can to support them.”
Mariah’s father, Derrill, said the the official diagnosis — Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma Grade 3 — came September 16, and they were told that scientifically recovery is not likely.
“We do have good insurance, but there are so many other expenses, such as travel to research hospitals in either California or Boston for treatment,” Derril said. “Support of community is making this work. We are so grateful.”
There is also the additional cost of remedies, alternate treatments, and clinical trials.
Mariah is currently studying theology and is diligently working toward finishing her degree in the midst of this cancer battle.
Brendan Greenen, managing partner at GOW, said Dollar For will have donation stations on Thursday for card donations that will go directly to the family.
Derrill said while the prognosis is hard to bear, they are buoyed by their spiritual faith.
Local friends set up a GoFundMe campaign to assist the Corbin family, and they ask for the community to support this cause. Here is that link: http://gofundme.com/f/mariahmiracle
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Camas, WA — Champ Pizza officially opened its third Clark County restaurant today in Camas at Lacamas Center on 3rd Avenue next to Dollar Tree.
”We’re pretty excited about this,” said managing parter, Tyson Cook. “This opportunity came pretty quickly and we jumped on it.”
Champ Pizza Camas is located in the former Little Caesar’s footprint, and they’re ready to go. Champ Pizza makes a quality pizza that’s ready fast with delivery and pickup options.
Hours:
11-9 Sunday – Thursday
11-10 Friday and Saturday
“We use 100 percent whole mozzarella cheese, we make dough daily made with buttermilk and Parmesan,” Cook said. “We bring in all our produce and slice it in house. We also offer premium meats — ham, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, etc. We don’t cut corners there. We pride ourselves on our service, we believe a customer deserves a quality pizza every time. We can deliver and be ready just as quickly as the competition. We will serve all of Camas and Washougal.”
And, they’re ready to get to know you.
“We really want to be involved with the community and will continue our Athlete of the Month program,” Cook said. ”We will also give many teens an opportunity to have a good job.”
Address: 3252 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 9, Camas, WA 98607
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Camas, WA — Julie Bonaci Scordino got a surprise visit from Camas Police Sunday morning, who handed her three voting ballots that had been stolen from her Parker Estates mailbox.
Officer Debra Riedl brought the soaked ballots, which had been found early Sunday morning — with other stolen mail — by a resident near Klickitat Park, the Camas Police said. In total, nine ballots were found and returned.
“They opened up every individual mailbox door and my neighbor got footage on her Ring at 5:30 on Sunday morning and the guy opened every single one,” said Scordino. “Our ballots were in there. The police said they were tossed out at a local park along with the mail from several other neighbors. The police said four community style mailboxes were broken into throughout the neighborhood.”
The police said they were contacted by neighbors and they viewed surveillance video of the possible suspect.
“The suspect has not been identified at this time and the investigation is ongoing,” said Alisha Stevens, of the Camas Police.
How did they open up the mailboxes?
“They took a vice grip and put it on the locking mechanism to twist it,” said Scordino. “You can see marks on where they spun the locks on every single mailbox.”
Now, Scordino has to get new ballots from the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver.
“They are all wet,” Scordino said. “To get new ballots we have to go there in person, or we can print them out from their website, but I’d rather get them replaced. They didn’t offer to mail us new ones. At least nine ballots that I know of were stolen. And, now our mailboxes cannot lock.”
Scordino received much attention Sunday when she posted about the theft on her Facebook page. Some of the response was quite negative, which surprised her.
“My intention is for people to watch out for their mail,” Scordino said. “I give major kudos to the Camas Police, it was well handled by them.”
The Camas Police said mail theft is not uncommon and Camas officers responded to similar calls several times a year.
“In general, the suspects are looking for mail items that can be used for financial gain (checks, credit cards, personal info that can be used for opening fake charge accounts),” said Stevens. “In these cases the unwanted mail is often dumped nearby, just as the ballots were in this case. Camas Police would like to remind citizens to be vigilant and observant, especially with the upcoming holiday season. Be aware of your mailbox and those of your neighbors. Immediately report any suspicious activity to the authorities.”
The suspect and suspect’s vehicle caught on surveillance video.
This is a message from the All Paws on Deck Team and Camas DECA team regarding the Camas Dog Mayor Contest:
Our All Paws On Deck team would first like to thank each of the 35 dogs who applied to be 2020 Camas Dog Mayor. It was a very difficult decision and we wish we could have all 35 dogs be finalists. However, all dogs went through an extensive voting process in which our team narrowed the applicant pool down to 10 finalists.
Starting October 20th-30th, you can cast your vote for the 2020 Camas Dog Mayor by donating a sum of money towards your favorite candidate. The winner will be determined by which dog has raised the most money. All proceeds will be donated to the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, and the Southwest Washington Humane Society. On November 2nd, the 2020 Camas Dog Mayor will be announced on our website and all of our social media pages. During our campaign we will also be having challenges, treat recipes, contests, and activities on our social media pages! You may even be featured on our social media pages. Click https://all-paws-on-deck.webnode.com/products-/ to see a more detailed description of each day’s activity.
Again, we would like to thank each and every dog that applied. We are looking forward to seeing who wins the title of the 2020 Camas Dog Mayor! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact either Esha Minhas or Ryley Anderson at chsdeca@camas.wednet.edu
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Camas, WA — Adam’s Street Bar and Grill, a popular destination, has sustained $250,000 in financial losses stemming from the September 18 heavy rains and ensuing floods that wreaked havoc across town, said bar owner Greg Shelby.
“We’ve been down here most every day cleaning up trying to get things done,” said Shelby. “It’s such a big mess, we’ve had to move a lot of things, and at this time we haven’t had any help from any insurance or from the City of Camas, which I don’t think is right. I know there’s negligence on their part.”
He said the city cited a massive downpour and the streets were plugged up, and that there were no open drains on the streets the morning of the floods. The water poured in from the streets and flooded his 2,500 square foot business basement with nearly five feet of water, which damaged major appliances, ruined months of frozen food, equipment, and restaurant supplies.
He said there are many faults in the city’s plumbing system, which he said is ancient.
“I’ve had the city out here before with minor drainage issues before, which still haven’t been resolved,” he said. “This is all devastating. I stock up on stuff. Our freezers were full, our walk-in was full, my dry storage was full. We had a pallet of paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, everything was ruined. We threw away all our food. I just need to keep cleaning, we had just had the floors all done here. I had great cooking equipment, I had to throw away so much stuff.”
Shelby said his insurance company claim is still in process.
“The volume of water overwhelmed the capacity of the system with heavy downhill flows,” said claims adjuster Karen Tailman, of Sedgwick, representing the City of Camas in a letter to Adam’s. “This was not simply a matter of the catch basins overflowing, but of surface water cascading down the roadway and collecting to the lowest point.
“Accordingly, we find no evidence of negligence on the part of the City of Camas that caused or contributed to your loss, it was simply an act of nature.”
The adjuster said the city crew work was halted between September 7 and September 17 due to the unhealthy smoke conditions stemming from the Oregon wildfires.
Shelby is fighting back and has hired an attorney to handle the case. They are citing a May Downtown Camas Infrastructure Analysis by McKay Esposito that called out drainage and ponding issues throughout downtown Camas, particularly on 4th Avenue.
The report said “based on interviews with the City staff, several streets were identified as having ponding issues. One cause described was root intrusion into many sanitary sewer lines, especially along 4th Avenue. It is recommended that the lines be video inspected to gain a better understanding of repairs needed.”
The following areas were identified in the report:
6th and Adams ponding — usually due to clogged drains from leaves, etc.
Dallas from 7th to 6th — bubble up issues
4th and Birth periodic street flooding
5th and Dallas floods frequently
Lots of root encroachment into lines, particularly on 4th.
In addition, Council member Ellen Burton said just days before the floods Public Works Director Steve Wall addressed the many drainage problems in the downtown area.
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The virtual NASA conversation to include Q&A participation from Vancouver iTech Preparatory and Camas’ Odyssey Middle School
VANCOUVER – Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will host a virtual Q&A with Camas native, NASA Astronaut Dr. Michael Barratt and Vancouver iTech Preparatory and Camas’ Odyssey Middle School, on October 15. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Barratt focusing on NASA’s Artemis Program, and will give students the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.
Camas, WA — Supporters of the Open Camas Schools movement are meeting at Doc Harris Stadium Monday at 6 pm to rally and have a car parade through Camas neighborhoods.
“We believe that Camas Schools need to open sooner than later as there are many more factors that need to be taken into consideration, not just COVID-19,” said Bill Criddle, a concerned Camas parent. “As more and more information comes about we see a potential rise in mental illness, depression, suicide and abuse just to name a few. All of these need to be considered by the Camas School Board not just cases of COVID-19. We understand the seriousness of the virus but know that protocols can be put in place to keep students and staff safe.”
Organizers ask that all participants wear face coverings and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
“It is hard to know what the physical support will be but we anticipate that we will have more than 25 cars,” said Criddle. “I would love to see 100+ cars but I am realistic to know that not everyone wants to get out on a rainy evening and drive through town.”
He added: “We want the school board to know that the community expects them to do what is best for the students in all facets, not just virus prevention. We want them to know that their current system is failing our students and our teachers.”
Camas Superintendent Dr. Jeff Snell said the schools will follow Clark County Public Health guidelines for school openings. Camas schools currently have about 350 students in the classroom.
Snell said the schools will open to a hybrid model when the county hits the moderate range (25-75 COVID cases per 100,000 residents). Currently the county is at 95.6 cases per 100,000, with 169 active cases. There are 25 COVID hospitalizations.
The Open Camas Schools Facebook page has more than 800 members. The page founders seek compromise with the school district to get students in the classroom as soon as possible.
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Camas, WA —Locally-owned Champ Pizza is opening up their third restaurant at the end of October at the former Little Caesar’s location at Lacamas Center on 3rd Avenue.
“We bought an existing franchise in 2019, and realized it was necessary to create our own brand, and Champ Pizza was born in February,” said Tyson Cook, Champ Pizza’s managing partner. “We opened the Salmon Creek location first, which was followed by the 162nd store in March.”
Cook said they purchased the Camas Little Caesar’s store to grow their brand, and seeing the support they get from Camas and Washougal customers this seemed like the right fit.
“I wanted a location closer to me, and I think we need more pizza in East County,” Cook said. “We made this deal happen pretty quickly. When I saw Little Caesar’s close, we just made a deal.”
Champ Pizza makes a quality pizza that’s ready fast with delivery and pickup options.
“We use 100 percent whole mozzarella cheese, we make dough daily made with buttermilk and Parmesan,” Cook said. “We bring in all our produce and slice it in house. We also offer premium meats — ham, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, etc. We don’t cut corners there. We pride ourselves on our service, we believe a customer deserves a quality pizza every time. We can deliver and be ready just as quickly as the competition. We will serve all of Camas and Washougal.”
The planned opening date is end of October, as long as permitting and everything with the city goes well.
“We really want to be involved with the community and will continue our Athlete of the Month program,” Cook said. ”We will also give many teens an opportunity to have a good job.”
Address: 3252 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 9, Camas, WA 98607
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All week long, the Downtown Camas Association has been having a fun daily virtual game or activity that has been posted on the Downtown Camas First Friday Facebook Page which culminates in a Facebook Live event on First Friday, October 2 at 5 pm where DCA leaders will announce the winners from the week and you’ll have many chances to win for watching and responding. This is what has been happening:
Sunday: Star Wars Trivia and Caption This! (Star Wars Trivia is at the bottom of this web page. :))
Monday: Autumn Word Search & Jumble and Seek & Find the Star Wars Characters in downtown
Tuesday: Which Star Wars Episode?
Wednesday: Pick & Pic! Choose your favorite Star Wars character and post a pic of a cool Star Wars inspired pumpkin!
Thursday: Post a pic of you in your Star Wars Costume! Or at least a pic of the costume you would wear if you had one! You’ll be entered to win 5 times if it’s you wearing one! Plus we will give prizes for the Best Adult and Best Kid Costume sponsored by iQ Credit Union!
Friday: Pumpkin Pageant Merchant Passport–virtual or in person! Get 5 extra chances to win for doing passport in person! Artfully carved pumpkins will be on display at participating businesses on Thursday and Friday and you vote for your favorite (passports will be posted on Thursday morning and are due by 3pm on Friday). The merchant that gets the most votes wins a prize. Click here for the passport!
Plus after-hours art shows, shopping and dining on First Friday!
These shops will be open late on First Friday: &Co, Allure Boutique, Arktana, Attic Gallery (Earl Hamilton Solo Show), Camas Antiques, Camas Gallery, Cedar Street Bagel Co, Juxtaposition, Lily Atelier, Natalia’s and Papermaker Pride. Come support our shops and restaurants downtown.
Natalia’s Cafe has a stunning Star Wars Christmas-themed exhibit and will be offering cabbage rolls, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup as First Friday specials.
You have until 3pm on First Friday to complete each of the activities to be entered to win downtown gift cards and prizes sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association and iQ Credit Union. Let’s have fun together!
The Camas-Washougal Community Chest launches its annual fundraising drive October 1, 2020 with a goal of raising $100,000 for the 2021 campaign. The money raised is used to fund grants to local non-profit organizations that serve Camas and Washougal residents in need, at-risk youth programs and address natural resource conservation and education. Beginning this year, the Community Chest will also support non-profit organizations whose programs strive to enhance diversity, equity and inclusivity in Camas and Washougal. Since 1946 the CWCC has been all about helping local charities thrive. In this year of the COVID-19 pandemic, local needs are greater than ever – please help if you can.
The CWCC just wrapped up a successful 2020 campaign which saw it fund 20 grants for a total of $113,850. Programs and projects funded in 2020 included support of the local food bank run by Inter-Faith Treasure House, funding for family support programs run by Children’s Home Society of Washington, funding to help homeless families find permanent housing run by Family Promise of Clark County, funding habitat improvements in the Gibbons Creek watershed conducted by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and funding for food and food service supplies for the local Meals on Wheels People program.
Other grants provided funding for meals for veterans, funding for several local reading programs, funding computer upgrades for the local pregnancy clinic and for temporarily housing at-risk youth in a secure facility. A full list of the grants awarded is listed below.
Major support for the 2020 fundraising campaign came from Georgia Pacific employees and the Georgia Pacific Foundation. Other major donors in 2020 included HP employees and the HP Corporation, Camas School District employees, City of Camas employees, Port of Camas-Washougal employees, Waste Connections and Your Party Center. The following foundations provided major support: Windermere Foundation, The Jean Vollum Fund. The Fontenette Family Charitable Fund, the Tidland Christian Development Fund and the Hinds Charitable Fund.
To reach its $100,000 goal for the 2021 campaign, the CWCC needs donations from individuals and businesses in Camas and Washougal. More information and donation forms can be found on the CWCC’s website at: www.CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org. Individuals and businesses can also donate by participating in Fred Meyer’s Community Rewards program and Amazon’s Smile program. Details and electronic links to the two community support programs can be found at the Website listed above.
The CWCC is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization for federal charitable tax deduction purposes. Says CWCC Co – President Joelle Scheldorf, “giving to the Community Chest is an easy and efficient way to help people in need in our hometown.”
CWCC provided funds to the local arts.
Local non-profit organizations planning to apply for a grant can download the 2021 application form from CWCC’s website after October 15, 2020. Applications for 2021 grants are due by no later than December 15, 2020. Applicants will be informed during March 2021 as to whether their project or program is funded and at what level. Grant payments are made quarterly beginning with initial payments in March 2021.
To be eligible for a grant, applicants must provide services in Camas and/or Washougal, be a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and provide service in one or more of the following areas: education, youth activities, aid to people with special needs, natural resource conservation, health and welfare programs, crisis and emergency services. Beginning this year, programs to enhance diversity, equity and inclusivity in Camas and Washougal will also be eligible to apply for a grant.
2020 Grant Program Summary
Total number of grants awarded – 20 Total value of grants awarded – $113,850 Estimated number of individual services funded by grants – more than 18,000
Community Programs/Projects Funded in 2020
Family Promise of Clark County Helps cover a portion of the cost for a part-time Resource Manager to be located at a Day Center hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Camas. The Resource Manager will offer life skills classes to the clients. Helps cover the cost of temporary housing, food and hygiene supplies.
Children’s Home Society of Washington – East County Family Resource Center Helps fund staff at Resource Center. Helps fund parent education groups, youth support groups, emergency basic assistance, behavioral health services and health care services.
Inter-Faith Treasure House Helps fund emergency and daily food needs, school backpack food program, emergency utility assistance and person-in-crisis outreach activities.
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Provides classroom lessons and outdoor applied learning programs for youth, including habitat enhancement projects adjacent to Gibbons Creek in the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
REACH Community Development Funds supplies and materials for Kids Club programs and community building events at REACH’s Gateway Gardens and Town Square Apartment neighborhoods in Washougal. Also funds rent and utility assistance, food, school supply and gift giveaways programs.
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center Helps buy food for daily breakfast or lunch meals at Center and for monthly food box program to assist veterans and their families.
Janus Youth Programs Provides funding for outreach efforts and overnight facility stays for Camas and Washougal runaway youth at risk for abuse and neglect. Re-introduces kids to safe housing.
Meals on Wheels Purchases food and food service supplies for Camas and Washougal Meals on Wheels People program.
ReFuel Washougal Buys 25 waterproof sleeping bags, a refrigerator/freezer, C-Tran bus passes and a Food Service License to serve Friday and severe weather meals at the Washougal Senior center.
Camas Farmers Market Helps cover the general operating costs of the Camas Farmers Market so quality local food can made available to local residents, as well as, supporting local farmers.
Impact CW – St. Matthews Lutheran Church Helps purchase $50 local grocery (Safeway, Grocery Outlet and Costco) gift cards that will be distributed to families in need in Camas and Washougal.
Camas School District – Principal’s Checkbook Helps Camas school principals provide for basic student needs to give low income or homeless students equal opportunities at school.
Washougal School District – Principal’s Checkbook Helps Washougal school principals provide for basic student needs to give low income or homeless students equal opportunities at school.
Kiwanis Camp Wa-Ri-Ki Helps fund a climbing wall at the gymnasium and make repairs to an existing walking bridge.
Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library Supports the Camas Library’s summer reading program for kids and teens.
Dance Evolution Helps pay for free dance lessons for toddlers 0 to 5 and young girls ages 9 to 15. Future plans call for adding free programs for boys and students with developmental disabilities.
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center Helps pay for an outdoor sink and covered structure for outdoor programs so they can continue to offer children’s nature education groups and family nature adventures in the rainy season.
Pathways Clinic Purchases tablet computers to streamline client intake process. Buys software upgrades for the existing “Earn While You Learn” curriculum.
Police Activities League of Southwest Washington Buys books and pays for police staff time to present five literacy events for 2 Camas and Washougal School Districts.
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Helps buy age appropriate books, backpacks and other learning tools for a Reach for the Stars with Books program at Hathaway Elementary School. Program aimed at youth from birth through age 5 to grow their school readiness skills and strengthen their social interaction skills.
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