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Cindy Ontkean is preparing for the Holiday Home Tour, set for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9. She and her husband Mike built their home in Lacamas Shores 10 years ago. The Ontkeans have many family holiday traditions, from hanging favorite ornaments to picking out their live Christmas tree each year. "Our house will completely transform in the next couple of weeks," she said. "It's fun to get out all of those memories each year."
Cindy Ontkean is preparing for the Holiday Home Tour, set for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9. She and her husband Mike built their home in Lacamas Shores 10 years ago. The Ontkeans have many family holiday traditions, from hanging favorite ornaments to picking out their live Christmas tree each year. "Our house will completely transform in the next couple of weeks," she said. "It's fun to get out all of those memories each year."

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Children run from the starting line during the 2023 Student Stride for Education event in Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Greg Brown)

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