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November 26, 2013

Washougal Sport & Spine will expand to new location

The owners and patients of Washougal Sport & Spine Physical Therapy will soon have some new views of downtown Washougal. The five-year old practice, owned by Steve McCarthy and Kimberly Williams, both of Camas, will relocate from 1700 Main St., Ste. 222 to Suite 136, within Washougal Town Square, in February 2014. McCarthy, a 1996 Camas High School graduate, said the new location will provide approximately 20 percent more space than the current suite -- around 2,750 square feet, compared to 2,200. For more information, call 835-5349 or visit www.washougalsportandspine.com.

November 12, 2013

Event to benefit Heroes Northwest

A dinner and auction will raise money for Heroes Northwest. The second annual event will be held Friday, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Embassy Suites at the Portland Airport, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave.

November 12, 2013

PubTalk participants will discuss raising startup capital

"Raising startup capital" will be the topic of the next Clark County PubTalk. It will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m., at Fort Vancouver National Trust, Artillery Barracks, 600 E Hatheway Road, Vancouver.

November 12, 2013
Terry Williams (second from left), president, chief executive officer and founder of Transport Holding Co., Inc., stands with his fiance Felicia Bond and staff members, by his 2004 Lamborghini, in Reflection Plaza. Bond is the Texas regional director for Red Carpet Auto Transport, Inc., one of the six auto shipping brokerages that Transport Holding owns. Williams recently moved his company's offices from downtown Camas to Washougal Town Square.

Transport Holding Co., Inc. relocates

A corporation that handles the shipping of more than 50,000 cars, trucks, SUVs and vans a year has moved from downtown Camas to downtown Washougal. Transport Holding Co., Inc., has leased the 3,080-square-foot Suite 230, in Washougal Town Square. It operates six auto shipping brokerages. Three are based out of the Washougal office, and the other three are in Phoenix, Ariz. Terry Williams, president and chief executive officer, splits his time between the two cities. For more information, call 834-2900, email [email protected] or visit www.magiccarpetautotransport.com.

November 5, 2013

Photography workshops for women are offered

The founder of the Camas Camera Club will provide workshops for female photographers. The "Practice Camera Confidence" sessions, taught by Kirsten Muskat, will be held Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at locations in Camas and Vancouver.

November 5, 2013
Elida Field and friend Danielle Baker enjoyed attending "The Beat Goes On" gala, in September. Field's heart art received a People's Choice award and was purchased for $25,000. Proceeds from the sale of 25 fiberglass hearts by area artists will build a heart and vascular surgical suite at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Field will host an open house at her new studio in Camas Friday, and she will participate in a county wide tour Saturday and Sunday.

Elida Field to host open house at new studio on Friday

A local artist will soon open a studio and art gallery in downtown Camas. The space has been renovated for Elida Field, a professional artist, art instructor and consultant. She will host an open house Friday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at 735 N.E. Sixth Ave. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Field will be among the participants in the Clark County Open Studios Tour. For more information about the open house, call 901-0031, or visit www.elidaart.com.

November 5, 2013

Liberty Theatre to serve beer and wine, starting Nov. 15

People who want to drink beer or wine while watching a movie in downtown Camas will soon get their wish. The Liberty Theatre has received a beer and wine license from the Washington Liquor Control Board. Starting Friday, Nov. 15, beer and wine will be available to purchase at the Liberty refreshment area. "We are re-working the concession area so that there will be a beer and wine station on the west end of the counter," said Rand Thornsley, managing director of The Rootstock Capital Management LLC.

October 30, 2013

Edward Jones is named top employer

Edward Jones financial services firm was recently named the area's top employer. In a ranking conducted by The Oregonian and WorkplaceDynamics of Exton, Pa., 75 companies were named Oregon Top Workplaces for 2013. They were divided into 10 large companies 15 medium companies and 50 small companies by the number of people they employ in Oregon and southwest Washington.

October 30, 2013
Robin Simonds, manager of Lil' Dudes and Divas, arranges racks of "gently used" children's outfits in the downtown Camas shop. New clothing and accessories are displayed along the walls. Toys, games and baby strollers are also available, and there are handcrafted items made by area crafters. Art classes for toddlers will be offered, starting in November. The owner of the boutique and consignment shop, Erika Peterson, recently relocated the business from Vancouver.

Lil’ Dudes and Divas moves to Camas

The owner of a boutique and consignment shop, previously located in the Uptown Village area of Vancouver, has moved her business to downtown Camas. Erika Petersen has opened Lil' Dudes and Divas. The business sells new and gently used children's clothing and accessories. That includes toys, games, puzzles, shoes, hats, coats and socks. The new items are displayed along the walls, while the consigned goods can be seen on racks. There are also umbrellas, greeting cards, bookmarks and photo albums.