Local legislator to run against Sen. Murray

VANCOUVER, Wash. - State Senator Don Benton, a Republican from Vancouver, will run for United States Senate - vying with six other Republicans to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Patty Murray.

Benton, who has represented Clark County in Olympia since 1994, said he intends to run a "clean and lean" campaign.

"For the last three weeks," said Benton in a press release distributed to KATU, "I've been drawing on my statewide network of contacts established when I was State Republican Party chairman to start a terrific grassroots campaign."

Benton also has retained the consulting team behind Scott Brown's unexpected victory in Massachusetts.

Benton says he has never voted for a tax increase and will no "be beholden" to special-interest groups.

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Buy your tickets now for Beauty and The Beast

The Christian Youth Theater will perform Beauty and The Beast this month.

The plays will be held at the Washburn Performing Arts Center (1201 39th St. in Washougal). Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for children and seniors.

Performances:

  • Feb. 19 -- 7 p.m.
  • Feb. 20 -- 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
  • Feb. 21 -- 2 p.m.
  • Feb. 26 -- 7 p.m.
  • Feb. 27 -- 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
  • Feb. 28 -- 2 p.m.

For more information, call 360-750-8550.

Start singing to the Wizard of Oz

Sing along with the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Camas Public Library.

Help with audience participation, like booing at the
Wicked Witch of the West, clicking your heels along with Dorothy, blowing kazoos in Munchkinland, and much more!

Oz snacks served at intermission and costumes are encouraged!

The event is free to kids of all ages and parents. No sign-up is needed.

You can no longer drop off controlled substances at east police precinct

Effective immediately, you will no longer be able to drop off controlled substances at the Vancouver Police Department’s East Precinct.

The East Precinct, at 520 S.E. 155th Ave., started accepting unwanted controlled substances in January 2009. Controlled substances include illegal drugs or prescription medications, such as pain killers and tranquilizers, but not every prescription is classified as a controlled substance.

“Due to recent staffing reductions, the Vancouver Police Department will be discontinuing the prescription med drop off program at East Precinct and will not have another VPD facility available to receive unwanted prescription drugs at this time,” said Kim Kapp, department spokeswoman.

Other law enforcement agencies in Clark County will continue accepting unwanted controlled substances, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the following locations:

  • Battle Ground Police Department, 507 S.W. First St.
  • Camas Police Department, 2100 N.E. Third Ave.
  • Clark County Sheriff West Precinct, 505 N.W. 179th St.
  • Clark County Sheriff Central Precinct, 11608 N.E.
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Insuring the Camas community.
Washington's Premier Golf Club
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Locally Owned and Operated for over 12 years
Keeping Camas bug-free
Providing dental services to Vancouver
Help Donate to the Haiti Earthquake Relief!
Camas' premier landscape company
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Offer support to those in need Feb. 4

With a high percentage of people out of work in Clark County and related reports of hardship, Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart is urging members of the community to bring donations of non-perishable food to the 2010 State of the County event Feb. 4.

The Salvation Army will have representatives on hand to collect donations and forward them to local food banks as people gather. The annual program is set for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Skyview High School. There is no charge to attend.

Stuart will deliver the State of the County address after the full Board of County Commissioners recognizes volunteers for extraordinary efforts in 2009. Without hundreds of volunteers helping to serve the public, difficult times would be even more difficult for many.

For those unable to attend, the program may be viewed later on Clark-Vancouver Television, Channels 21 and 23.

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Hey Tweeps -- Clark County Fire District 6 is now on Twitter

If you're into tweeting with your tweeps (that's the technical Twitter jargon), Clark County Fire District 6 is now tweeting.

The District will use Twitter to inform followers of emergency situations that are impacting the public as well as information on fire safety and prevention.

Follow Fire District 6 on Twitter.

Fire District 6 has also joined Facebook.

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Clark County Sheriff's Office to host Citizen Academy

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the 2010 Sheriff's Citizen Academy will begin March 3.

The academy is designed to give participants a general overview of the Sheriff's Office as well as the local law and justice system. A series of twelve consecutive classes will be held each Wednesday evening, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex (West Precinct), 505 NW 179th Street, near the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Topics will include patrol functions/specialty units, canine unit, drug task force, crime scene investigation, the court system, a jail tour, 911 center, the firing range and other presentations.

The academy is provided at no cost to attendees and is limited to 35 participants. All applicants are subject to a basic criminal history check. Interested citizens should submit an application which will consist of a letter of interest briefly describing the desire to attend, full name, address, date of birth, home and cell phone numbers and email address.

All letters of application must be received by Feb. 24.

Mail to:

Clark County Sheriff's Office
P.O.

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Clark County Business Events in February

February 4 from 3:30-5:30pm


State of the County for 2010 at Skyview High School


1300 NW 139th, Vancouver 


For more information call 360-397-2232.



 
February 6 from 3:00-5:00 pm


Train your Brain to Curb Your Cravings

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CREAM your crop

CREAM your crop (Computer Reuse, Education And Marketing.)

Old worn out computers, TV’s, monitors and other electronics contain heavy metals.

Last year 0ver 35 million pounds of electronics were recycled in Clark County helping to prevent the pollution heavy metals and toxins from entering the soil of land fills. Clark County has been ahead of the movement to recycle by starting the CREAM project years ago. (Columbian)

All living organisms require varying amounts of “heavy metals.” Iron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc are required by humans.

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Have you been noticing more coyotes around the area?

Have you been seeing coyotes in and around Camas?

Apparently, the population of coyotes is causing problems. Check out the city's Animal Control Web site for more info.

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