Browsing Archive: November, 2009
Posted by CW Moderator on Wednesday, November 25, 2009,
By KRISTEN WYATT, Associated Press Writer Kristen
Wyatt, Associated Press Writer –
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There could be less jingle in
the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing
kettles that take debit and credit cards.
The
growth of so-called "plastic kettles" comes as fewer shoppers carry
cash. Bell
ringers who stand outside stores d... Continue reading ...
WASHOUGAL-
Jon Russell, Republican for U.S. Congress, is pleased to announce that
for the first time in the City of Washougal’s history, the City Council
has passed an ordinance to cut property taxes. Russell, a Washougal
City Council Member, sponsored the ordinance, which will cut property
taxes by 1% for fiscal year 2010. Monday evening, the Washougal City
Council passed Russell’s ordinance unanimously.
“I
am honored to have led this charge to put more money in the pockets o... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Monday, November 23, 2009,
In :
Community
My Thanksgiving Holiday Rant:
This weekend, five days
before Thanksgiving, I stopped at the store to pick up some last minute
groceries for the big day of overindulgence of food and family.
As I walked up to the front
doors of the store, what do I hear? The ringing sound of those annoying
Salvation Army bells!
Instantly, my pleasant
attitude changed from friendly to annoyed. I t... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Saturday, November 21, 2009,
In :
Community
The number of Washingtonians with no health insurance will soon reach 1
million, according to a report today from state Insurance Commissioner Mike
Kreidler. Kreidler also predicts that the cost of uncompensated medical care in
the state will reach $1 billion annually by 2011. In seven years, the cost of
uncompensated care including uncollected medical debts and charity care by
hospitals and other health providers, has increased by over 80 percent from $457
million in 2002 to a projecte... Continue reading ...
Department heads at the City of Washougal notified Mayor Pro-Tem Molly Coston and Mayor-Elect Sean
Guard today that they would not be accepting cost of living
increases for 2010.
Department heads were notified in September by former Mayor Stacee Sellers that she was requesting a 3% cost of
living adjustment for all of them in the 2010 Budget.
“In light of the current econ... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Wednesday, November 18, 2009,
In :
Community
I kept thinking that I would get over my disappointment and anger with
Congressman Brian Baird. As a moderate Democrat I have tried to understand his
lack of support for progressive issues and President Obama, but I don’t.
Right now, at this time in history he has turned to the
right in a Congressional District that overwhelming voted Democratic. It is time for him to go. Joyce
Continue reading ...
 WASHOUGAL, Wash. -Mayor Stacee Sellers announced today that she was resigning
after losing her re-election campaign, even though she was supposed to serve
out her term until January 1.
Recently, council members voted unanimously to publicy censure Sellers and last
week Mayor Stacee Sellers had not returned any of councils phone calls or
emails there was a lot of talk about the coun... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Saturday, November 14, 2009,
In a contentious campaign issue that surfaced during the Port
Commissioner race; Lynn Johnston,
owner of the Johnston Dairy land has sent out a rally cry to residents of LaCamas Shores
and fern prairie residents to condemn the Grove Field
Airport.
If you recall, Lynn Johnston and family own property adjacent to their
airport and donated campaign funds to Port Commissioner candidat... Continue reading ...
Slow news week, so Mayor Sellers is at the top of the list again. according to the Post:
"Washougal
council may vote on mayor's resignation
Councilman Jon Russell mentions impeachment as an alternative
By
Dawn Feldhaus
Post-Record staff
Washougal Mayor Pro Tem
Molly Coston could end up serving as the city's next mayor -- at least through
Dec. 31.
Councilman Jon Russell
plans to ... Continue reading ...
As reporting on KOIN TV News tonight, Mayor Sellers was loading you a U-Haul when they arrived and ducked out of sight to avoid the press. Sellers is avoiding phone calls and emails and has basically gone "underground".see full story on
http://www.koinlocal6.com/news/local/story/Washougal-mayor-still-wont-talk-after-losing/6fLgDCCzLE-7hmcrosSWjQ.cspx
In an article on KOIN: "
Election returns
For November 4th
WASHOUGAL MAYOR
Sean Guard, Challenger (N) 72%
Stacee S. Sellers,
Incumbent (R) 26%
CAMAS-WASHOUGAL PORT DISTRICT, Position 1
Gary Perman (R) 48%
Mark Lampton (D)
51%
CAMAS-WASHOUGAL PORT DISTRICT, Position 3
Alan Hargrave, Incumbent (R) 43%
Bill Macrae-Smith, Challenger (N) 55%
WASHOUGAL COUNCIL POSITION 4
Mich... Continue reading ...
|
CW Watch.com
CWWATCH.com is a forum to encourage public discussion and commentary on issues that affect residents in Camas - Washougal - East Clark County.
BLOG INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To Follow a Post - click on the underlined post title
2. To view other bloggers comments - click on the underlined post title and scroll down.
3. To Comment on a bloggers comment - click on the "reply" button at the end of the comment. Remember to click "post reply" when you are ready to post it.
questions? email us at moderator@cwwatch.com
|
 Open positions:
US SenateUS Congress State Legislature
CW Rotary is looking For service projects to help local residents who are disabled or elderly If you know of someone Who needs help or would Like help, contact Gary Perman 360-835-2205
gary@garyperman.com
 www.gourmetheadhunter.com
If you see something we should post, have a tip, have a question or want to contribute an article: please email it to our moderators - Gershon Shohan or Gary Wayne You can contact us confidentially at
moderator@cwwatch.com
IMAGINE YOURSELF DEBT FREE
Dave Ramsey Financial Workshop Coming to Washougal.
Public is invited. Join us for this 13 week workshop that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth. Place: St. Matthew Lutheran Church 17th and Washougal River Rd. Thursdays starting Jan.21st Time: 6:30pm Child care is provided Cost: $93/family for materials Pre-Register: 360-835-5533 stmattewlcms@comcast.net
"Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted." - Thomas J. Watson
The opinions expressed here represent only their respective authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any of the other contributors to this website
|
