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September 21, 2010

Alcohol server training will be provided Sunday in Camas

Individuals seeking to obtain a Washington State Liquor Server permit are invited to attend an alcohol server training course. The class will be taught Sunday, at 3 p.m., at Lakeside Chalet, 3533 N.E. Everett St., Camas, The three hours of instruction will conclude with a test. The cost will be $40 per person, and there is no pre-registration. "We are required to take liquor mixology tests, to serve beer and wine," said Paula Stanley, co-owner of Lakeside Chalet. "Anybody is welcome," she said. "Just show up." The mixologist permits are good for five years. For more information, call Lakeside Chalet at 834-3430.

September 21, 2010

Community Choices healthy business forum is set for Sept. 28

Providing healthy choices for employees will be among the topics of a business forum hosted by Community Choices. Business leaders are invited to attend a forum Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. The cost to attend, $35 per person, includes lunch.

September 14, 2010
Debra Hoff-Frye prepares Washougal High School student Sam Sharp for a senior portrait session at Fireworks Photography studio. The session continued at the Port of Camas-Washougal marina, Parker's Landing Historical Park and the Washougal pedestrian tunnel. Hoff-Frye owns Fireworks Photography with her husband Stephen Frye, near downtown Washougal.

Fireworks Photography is inspired in Washougal

Debra Hoff-Frye has more than 30 years of experience behind a camera, and some examples of her work can be seen at Fireworks Photography, in Washougal. Debra and her husband Stephen Frye purchased Fireworks Photography five years ago from the business' original owners Brian and Anne Knoll. Debra worked as a freelance photographer when the company was located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Fireworks Photography is located at 1436 "A" St., Ste. 106. For more information, call 904-1466, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.FireworksPhotography.com.

August 24, 2010

Camas woman supports new mothers

As a mother, Bryna Sampey knows a thing or two about giving birth and breast feeding. As a doula, she is putting that knowledge to use while assisting women during their transition into motherhood. Sampey, of Camas, said there is the birth of the baby as well as the 'birth' of a mother during delivery. "There is an emotional and physical transition during active labor," she said. "That's when the mother is born, and she would give everything up for her children. That 'mother love' kicks in. It's so powerful."

August 24, 2010

Papa Murphy’s and Red Cross get people prepared for emergencies

In September, the American Red Cross will provide disaster preparedness tips for purchasers of Papa Murphy's pizzas. "Get A Kit, Make A Plan and Be Informed" tips, as well as promotion codes for discounts on Red Cross emergency preparedness kits, will be included on fliers at Papa Murphy's. When kits are purchased through the Red Cross, customers can receive either a free large pizza or cheesy bread as a thank you gift. September is National Preparedness Month. The Papa Murphy's and Red Cross promotion is the first piece in an ongoing partnership. This winter, Papa Murphy's will launch its "Red Cross Response" campaign, which will educate customers about where they can help and/or donate. Donations to the Red Cross can be made at Papa Murphy's throughout the year. There are two Papa Murphy's locations in Camas - 2406 S.E. Eighth Ave., and 3415 S.E. 192nd Ave.

August 17, 2010
David Garcia, owner of HEARTH Wood Oven Bistro, said he is on "Cloud 11" as he prepares to open the restaurant Wednesday. Pizza toppings include Kalamata olive, vegetable, pepperoni and lamb curry. In addition to seasonal fruit desserts, HEARTH features a variety of wines from the Northwest, California and Italy. HEARTH Wood Oven Bistro, 1700 Main St., Ste. 110, is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m. For more information, call 210-7028 or visit www.hearthwashougal.com.

HEARTH opens in Washougal Town Square

David Garcia, owner of HEARTH Wood Oven Bistro, said he is on "Cloud 11" as he prepares to open the restaurant Wednesday. Pizza toppings include Kalamata olive, vegetable, pepperoni and lamb curry. In addition to seasonal fruit desserts, HEARTH features a variety of wines from the Northwest, California and Italy. HEARTH Wood Oven Bistro, 1700 Main St., Ste. 110, is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m. For more information, call 210-7028 or visit www.hearthwashougal.com.

August 10, 2010
Cissy Sanders and Terry Daenzer, of Ryderwood, enjoy a brownie treat, strawberry milkshake and orange float with their grandsons Nate and Bryce Anderson, of Hockinson, on the patio overlooking Lacamas Lake, at Lakeside Chalet restaurant, in Camas. Restaurant owners Nick and Paula Stanley plan to host a 30-year business anniversary barbecue later this summer.

Lakeside Chalet Restaurant to celebrate 30 years

The owners of Lakeside Chalet restaurant describe it as a very family-friendly business. Child-friendly touches include several toys that are available for use, such as a Fisher-Price plastic mobile pony that is frequently in action around the dining room. "We're 'family-casual,'" Paula Stanley said. "Mom and pop," her husband Nick Stanley added. They and Paula's ex-husband - the restaurant's manager and main cook Steve Gibson - are part of "one big blended family," according to Nick.

July 27, 2010
Executive Chef Rudy Garcia, Server Melanie Harold, Sous Chef Antonio Hernandez and Sous Chef-in Training Greg Shelby Jr. (left to right) have joined the staff at Shelby's Restaurant & Lounge, in Washougal. Menu choices include risotto cakes and colossal sea scallops pan seared with three sauces. A grand re-opening, to celebrate Garcia's arrival and the completion of renovations, will be held today through Sunday. Future plans include the addition of windows in the main dining area and a covered deck.

New chefs join Shelby’s Restaurant

There are several new faces in the kitchen at Shelby's Restaurant & Lounge, in Washougal. They include Executive Chef Rudy Garcia, Sous Chef Antonio Hernandez and Sous Chef-in Training Greg Shelby Jr. Garcia, of Camas, has been a chef for more than 20 years, in restaurants from Los Angeles to Seattle. Prior to joining Shelby's, he owned Rudy's Palate, in downtown Portland, for 2 1/2 years. Garcia graduated from Western Culinary Institute, in Portland, in 1998. Two years prior to that, he served as an apprentice with a master chef in Portland. "I'm a French style chef with Italian influence," Garcia said.