Camas-Washougal Post-Record

December 13, 2011

Lisa Tice makes one-of-a-kind hats, headbands and children's clothing at her new business in downtown Camas, Lisa's Mini Mad Hattery. She also receives orders online from customers around the world.

Hat designer brings her talents to downtown Camas

The owner of a new business in downtown Camas has a global customer base. Lisa Tice, who recently opened Lisa's Mini Mad Hattery, has received online orders from residents of Australia, France, Germany and London, as well as stateside in Texas. She has sold hats to some individuals attending the Kentucky Derby. All of the hats in the shop are made by Tice, using materials such as French lace, feathers and vintage flowers. She also incorporates antique gems and pins in some of her designs. The results include custom bridal headpieces and accessories such as wrist cuffs.

December 6, 2011

Mari Stephenson, Cheryl Waldemer and Sherian Wright (from left to right) recently performed at the Pythian Retirement Center, in Vancouver. "Another Shade of Bluegrass" performs at several retirement and assisted living facilities, as well as farmers markets and festivals.

Creating ‘Another Shade of Bluegrass’

The dreamcatcher attached to Sherian Wright's banjo could be symbolic of her accomplishments and aspirations -- musical and otherwise. She said the dreamcatcher is a reminder of her roots since she is one-sixteenth Cherokee. Wright, of Washougal, is a member of "Another Shade of Bluegrass," -- a band that performs at retirement and assisted living facilities as well as farmers markets and festivals. "I dreamed of playing the banjo, and after eight years of practice, practice, practice, I've become a strong intermediate player," she said.

December 6, 2011

Camas man is charged with fraud

A Camas resident is among the individuals charged in connection with securities kickback schemes. James Wheeler, 51, chief executive officer of MicroHoldings US, Inc., has been charged with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

December 6, 2011

Lighted parade and trees to be featured in Washougal

Christmas will be in the air this weekend, with the second annual "Washougal Festival of Trees," as well as a parade and tree lighting ceremony. The trees will be on display Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Washougal Town Square, 1700 Main St., in downtown Washougal. During that time, silent auction bids can be made on the decorated trees as well as wreaths and baskets. Winners will be notified by phone.

November 29, 2011

The former Old Fashion Maid Restaurant is vacant and almost ready for a new tenant. The asking price for the 13,068-square-foot building at 3414 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is $599,000. A remodeling project has included the installation of a new roof, heating system and lighting.

Work on former Old Fashion Maid building is almost complete

The building that housed the Old Fashion Maid Restaurant for 60 years is almost ready for a new tenant, although one has not yet stepped forward to purchase it.

November 29, 2011

Temple Financial collects ‘Giving Tree’ donations

During this holiday season, Temple Financial is once again having its annual "Giving Tree" on display to help local families in need. Gift items will soon be tagged on the Christmas tree in the Temple office at 532 Northeast Third Ave., in Camas.

November 29, 2011

Woman dies from smoke inhalation in Washougal fire

The smoke detector in Marriah Buhman's apartment had been disconnected sometime before she lost her life in a Washougal apartment fire. Buhman, 28, died from smoke inhalation, according to Clark County Medical Examiner Dr. Dennis Wickham.

November 25, 2011

Camas and Washougal firefighters and paramedics were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to a fire at the Town Square Apartments, 2900 "H" St., in Washougal. The fire, which was contained to an upper floor apartment (#4) and did not spread to the lower floor, was extinguished within a few minutes, according to Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart. Marriah Buhman, 28, died from smoke inhalation, according to Clark County Medical Examiner Dr. Dennis Wickham.

Name is released in Washougal fatal fire

The identity of the woman who died in an apartment fire has been confirmed.

November 22, 2011

Darcy Hall buys, sells and trades a variety of DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. He recently relocated Disc E. Business, from Portland to downtown Washougal. "The people in this town are awesome," Hall said. "I wish I had opened up my store here two years ago."

Buy, sell and trade movies in downtown Washougal

A two-year old business that recently relocated from Portland to downtown Washougal sells a variety of movies -- from "Adventures in Babysitting" to "Zookeeper." Disc E. Business has DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. Owner Darcy Hall said the relocation occurred after some of his customers suggested the move to Washougal. "They said there were no buy/sell/trade movie stores in town, and they could really use one," he said.

November 22, 2011

Alison Jurgens-Meyer paints images of mums onto a wineglass at her home in Camas. She can also paint vases, plates and coffee cups, as well as champagne flutes and beer glasses, for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Artist paints pretty presents

Alison Jurgens-Meyer is inspired by life. Expressing herself through art is relaxing and therapeutic. A year ago, Jurgens-Meyer's fiance Kirk Strobeck was killed in an accident when he was riding his motorcycle. "A woman cut him off, and he was killed instantly," she said. "The unspeakable grief of this year has been the most challenging thing I have faced. Art is what saved me. "I have been an artist since I was old enough to hold a pencil or crayon," Jurgens-Meyer added. "I am inspired by everything around me -- good and bad. Trying to create work that speaks to others and connects with them on some level is what I enjoy."