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Camas Hotel to host open house Friday

The owners of the Camas Hotel will soon be ready to show the results of a third floor renovation project.

Tom and Karen Hall will host an open house during the First Friday festivities, from 5 to 8 p.m. Snacks and tours will be available.

The project has involved taking out six single "bachelor" rooms and adding one king and two queen rooms with bathrooms.

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• April 30, 2013

Grant & Elcock PLLC relocates to Washougal

Two attorneys have moved their offices from Vancouver to downtown Washougal.

Donald Grant and Douglas Elcock have signed a lease for Executive Suite 245, in Washougal Town Square, 1700 Main St.

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• April 30, 2013

9-1-1 Driving School hires police officers as instructors

A recent addition to the 192nd Station development offers an assortment of driving courses as well as Department of Licensing knowledge and road tests.

9-1-1 Driving School has hired retired and off-duty police officers to serve as knowledge/skills examiners.

Brenda Gardner, co-owner and office manager, said the police officers provide positive mentoring.

"The primary focus is on teen driving and traffic safety education," she said.

For more information, call 210-7146, email 911drivingschool.com or ...

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• March 26, 2013

Studio 2911 companies offer complementary services

Three friends and business associates have combined their efforts to showcase their event planning services.

Studio 2911 is located at 421 N.E. Cedar St., in downtown Camas.

It includes the offices of Wendy Sturm, owner of "We Plan It," Kristina Kuntz, event coordinator with Niella's Special Events, and Amy Brown, owner of Lacamas Flowers & Events.

Niella's, owned by Kuntz and her husband Jonathon, is the parent company of Studio 2911.

For more ...

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• March 19, 2013

Brunell: People helping people

In November 1982, our state’s unemployment rate peaked at 12.2 percent, the highest since the Great Depression. Interest on a fixed rate home loan was 13.4 percent, and an 11.5 inflation rate burned through our checkbooks. The economy was a mess.

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• by By Don C. Brunell Guest Columnist
• March 5, 2013

K & M Drive-In opens at former Old Fashion Maid site

A local husband and wife have teamed up to open a restaurant in Camas.

K & M Drive-In, named after its owners Kevin and Melinda Bruzzone, is located in the building previously occupied by The Old Fashion Maid Restaurant.

"We feature fresh ground beef hamburgers charbroiled to order, hand-cut french fries and hand-scooped ice cream shakes," Kevin said. "We also offer charbroiled chicken breast sandwiches and hot dogs."

K & M Drive-In, 3414 N.E. Third Ave ...

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• February 19, 2013

Pendleton Woolen Mills announces a new CEO

A Seattle resident has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Pendleton Woolen Mills.

Mark Korros served most recently as the CEO and president of Filson, an outfitter for outdoor enthusiasts.

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• February 12, 2013

Young entrepreneur opens boutique in downtown Camas

In Italy, Bella Vita means “beautiful life.”

Locally, it means a new business has opened in downtown Camas.

Tanya Gutierrez opened the doors to her boutique Feb. 1. Since then, she has been selling purses and women's clothing next to the Camas Hotel.

For more information, call 844-5847 or email tanya@bellavitaboutique.com.

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• by By Dawn Feldhaus Post-Record staff
• February 12, 2013

Former Dept. of Defense employee joins staff at Columbia Ridge

A woman who spent 3 ½ years promoting concerts and celebrity appearances on an Army base in Qatar is a new staff member at Columbia Ridge Senior Living.

Deborah Campbell is the community outreach director at the retirement and assisted living community, in Washougal.

She is a former Department of Defense employee who provided marketing services for Armed Forces Entertainment. That included promoting appearances by Denzel Washington, Kid Rock, Washington Redskins cheerleaders and professional golfers ...

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• February 5, 2013

Papa’s Ice Cream to close its doors on Saturday

Ivan Gering, co-owner of Papa's Ice Cream in downtown Washougal, plans to close up the shop on Saturday.

He recently announced the closure, due to medical reasons.

Gering, 70, and his wife, Chris, opened Papa’s, in August 2008, in the Washougal Town Square, at 1700 Main St., Ste. 130.

Papa's Ice Cream is open through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9 ...

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• February 5, 2013

Dr. Allen Gabriel said cancer-free parties are important

A local doctor was recently featured in an ABC News report regarding “cancer-versary” celebrations.

Dr. Allen Gabriel, of Camas, provided comments about parties that acknowledge overcoming cancer.

He said celebrations are important psychologically.

For more information, call 514-1010 or visit www.swplasticsurg.com/dr-allen-gabriel.

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• by Dawn Feldhaus
• February 5, 2013

Winning entries will be part of art display at new hospital

What inspires you to get or stay healthy could become part of a permanent art installation at Oregon's newest hospital.

Kaiser Permanente is inviting anyone who lives in its Oregon or Southwest Washington service area to share what inspired a switch to a healthier lifestyle. Entries should be accompanied by a digital photo of something representing that inspiration.

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• December 25, 2012

LCCU donates 35 holiday gift baskets

Lacamas Community Credit Union donated 35 festive holiday dinner baskets to its members as part of its Community Partnership program.

For the fifth consecutive year, the credit union's program allows members to nominate fellow members -- or themselves -- to receive a holiday basket with groceries and a gift card for a holiday dinner. Lacamas President/CEO Kathleen Romane created the dinner basket program in response to the recession in 2008.

"This program continues to grow ...

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• December 25, 2012

BIA joins the Community Partnership Initiative to help seniors

The Building Industry Association's Remodeler's Council has partnered with CDM Long-Term Care Services' "Community Partnership Initiative to provide assistance to Clark County seniors.

This month members of the Remodeler's Council pooled its resources, including materials and donated labor, to replace a back porch and steps for a senior citizen receiving in-home care services from CDM. The old porch had become a safety hazard and could no longer be used.

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• December 18, 2012

Squeeze & Grind owners purchase building

A Washougal couple who purchased Squeeze & Grind 1½ years ago recently bought the building that their business is in.

Jeramy and Marcie Wilcox bought 537 N.E. Cedar St., in November, from Albina Bank, of Portland. The purchase price was $220,000.

The bank had foreclosed on the property.

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• by By Dawn Feldhaus Post-Record staff
• December 18, 2012