http://ee.portcw.com/index.php/about/blog en thad@scriptedmotion.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T05:11:42+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/citizens_budget_guide/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/citizens_budget_guide/#When:05:11:42Z PORT COMMISSION BEGINS 2013 BUDGET PROCESS The Port’s 2013 operating and capital budget adoption process will begin at the Tuesday, June 19 board meeting. As with all prior year budgets, the port will prepare a budget that operates within its means by only allowing property tax revenue, that comes from the port constituents, to be used towards capital projects; leaving operating expenditures to be fully funded by operating revenues and some non-operating revenues excluding property taxes. 2012-05-17T05:11:42+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/osprey_have_returned/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/osprey_have_returned/#When:16:04:01Z The beloved pair of Osprey, named Fred and Ethel, have returned to nest in the marina. Look for them perched above the marina, rebuilding their nest. 2012-04-09T16:04:01+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/art_display_program/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/art_display_program/#When:15:46:04Z One of the benefits of having the port office close to the popular marina, boat launch and waterfront park is the regular flow of visitors. To take advantage of the number of visitors as well as create an opportunity to educate visitors, the port has created a lobby area that is friendly and informative. Lined with nautical flags and colorful banners, the lobby area has information kiosks, an electronic monitor for revolving presentations and as of April 2 a rotating art exhibit. Showcasing the works of local artists, the north wall contains samples of local artwork and will change out every three months. Stop by to admire the work. Note: A sample of one of the art pieces, photographed by Mitch Hammontree, is a beautiful example of life on the waterfront. 2012-04-02T15:46:04+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/port_barge_refitting/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/port_barge_refitting/#When:18:35:15Z The port barge was removed from the marina for refitting with new pontoons. This kind of periodic repair is necessary to keep our equipment in top operating condition-and to avoid sinking! 2011-09-23T18:35:15+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/larry_connelly_surprise_visit/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/larry_connelly_surprise_visit/#When:19:34:06Z Surprising staff and friends, port employee Larry Connelly walked into marina park on Sept. 16 to enjoy the concert. Stunning everyone, he explained that Stanford University hospital let him out six weeks early—a sign that his recovery is well underway. As many of you recall, Larry was the recipient of a double-lung transplant just a few months ago. He’s recovering now at home and says, “I feel like I’m 20 years younger!” He looks like it too! Next up: one-armed pushups! 2011-09-19T19:34:06+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/treasure_hunt_winner_dave_sarchet_and_family/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/treasure_hunt_winner_dave_sarchet_and_family/#When:17:54:27Z In a race to the finish, Treasure Hunt finalists turned in their answers on Friday, August 19 and the winner was Dave Sarchet. He and his family are from Camas and participated in the Treasure Hunt together so they showed up as a group to accept the award at the port concert on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Congratulations!Answers_to_Treasure_Hunt.pdf Details of the contest are provided in the attachment. A total of 15 correct answers were required to complete the final Word Search puzzle. There were several questions that had two acceptable, correct answers. Also, the answer to one question was found in two places (either choice was acceptable) and completed answers were expected to all the questions. Of the 8 finalists who turned in their Word Search puzzle by the deadline, many circled all of the correct answers. The first person to turn in a Word Search puzzle with all of the correct answers was Dave Sarchet. Thanks for playing everyone! Thank you to Berger Abam for donating the Apple iPad 2! 2011-08-22T17:54:27+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/final_word_search/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/final_word_search/#When:14:11:08Z The official Word Search puzzle is available now. Download a copy, fill it out and bring it to the port office at 24 South A Street, Washougal, WA 98671 to win the Community Treasure Hunt and an Apple iPad courtesy of Berger Abam. Entries must be received by the deadline by 5 p.m. today, August 19, 2011.Word_Search_To_Solve_2011.pdf 2011-08-19T14:11:08+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/final_wordsearch_puzzle_for_treasure_hunt_available_august_19/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/final_wordsearch_puzzle_for_treasure_hunt_available_august_19/#When:16:13:06Z Clue #10 has been revealed on the port website, Facebook and Twitter pages for participants in the Treasure Hunt. The FINAL step in the treasure hunt is to use a Word Search puzzle and circle all of the correct answers from all 10 of the Treasure Hunt clues. The Word Search puzzle will be widely available here on the port website and in person at the port office at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011. 2011-08-16T16:13:06+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/northern_pike_minnow_fishing_in_full_swing/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/northern_pike_minnow_fishing_in_full_swing/#When:20:09:29Z Each season fisherman make money and restore salmon fishing runs by catching Northern Pikeminnow, a predator fish of small salmon. Each weekday through September a representative from the organization is on-site in the marina parking lot to accept your catch. More information is available here: http://www.pikeminnow.org/more_info.html 2011-07-26T20:09:29+00:00 http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/treasure_hunt_clues_and_official_rules/ http://portcw.com/index.php/blog/treasure_hunt_clues_and_official_rules/#When:16:41:59Z Just over a month left in the Port of Camas-Washougal Community ‘Treasure of Knowledge’ Treasure Hunt. As of today, below is list of current clues and a copy of the official rules. Don’t forget to check each location to gather all of the clues you will need to fill out the Word Search Puzzle—to be distributed on or about August 16. The deadline to find all of the geocache locations, guess the correct clues and then turn in your answers and Word Search Puzzle is Friday, August 19 at 5 p.m. The winner will be notified by phone and must be present at the August 20 concert to receive the prize: An Apple iPad, courtesy of Berger Abam! #1 N 45 34.075 W 122 20.369 #2 N 45 34.773 W 122 22.947 #3 N 45 33.755 W 122 19.612 #4 (flooded access) N 45 33.932 W 122 20.348 or Replacement: N 45 33.885 W 122 20.127 #5 N 45 37.38 W 122 24.2 #6 N 45 34.624 W 122 22.943 #7 (original under water) Nearby replacement: N 45 34.650 W 122 22.256 #8 N 45 34.525 W 122 21.225 #9 N 45 34.706 W 122 22.177 #10 N 45 35.802 W 122 22.852 Rules:: Community ‘Treasure of Knowledge’ Treasure Hunt: 1. Anyone can participate. There is no age or geographic restriction. 2. There is no purchase required to participate. 3. To play, you simply need to find the clues located at 10 different GPS coordinates, guess the correct answer and circle the answers on a word search puzzle that will be displayed on the port website and available at the port office at 24 South ‘A’ Street, Washougal, WA 98671 on August 19, 2011. 4. The promotion ends August 19, 2011 at 5 p.m. 5. The winner will receive an Apple ©iPad donated by Berger Abam. 6. You’re competing against all other players who join in the hunt. 7. The boundaries for the clue locations include the Port of Camas-Washougal port district, roughly encompassing the cities of Camas and Washougal. 8. The sole winner will be notified by telephone on August 19, 2011 and awarded the Apple iPad on August 20, 2011 at the Marina Park concert between 2-6 p.m. The winner must be present to received the award. 9. The winner will be determined by port staff as the first entry received with all of the correct answers before the deadline at 5 p.m. on August 19, 2011. 10. The winner agrees to allow the use of his/her likeness for publicity purposes. 11. The winners name and/or photograph will be published in port marketing materials, including port website and social media websites. 12. The winner is responsible for any taxes, if applicable. 13. Berger Abam has graciously donated the Apple iPad to the winner, who is the first person to turn in ALL of the correct clues, circled on the word search puzzle, to the port office, located at 24 South ‘A’ Street, Washougal, WA 98671 by Friday, August 19 at 5 p.m. NOTE: The Final WordSearch Puzzle will be available online and from the port office in Friday, August 19, 2011. 2011-07-11T16:41:59+00:00