Willie Sandry and the staff of Physical Therapy Associates of Camas will have at least two things to celebrate soon -- a new location and the practice's 10th anniversary.
The local Sears Hometown Store has been named a "Premier Dealer." The annual honor, presented by Sears Hometown Stores, included the location in downtown Camas on a list of 139 out of 1,096 Hometown stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The award recognizes stores that consistently offer great customer service, outstanding performance and exceptional demonstrations of community involvement, according to a press release.
Several local women have fond memories of their trips to various regions of Italy. Sandy Krahn, of Camas, was among the 12 women who traveled to Rome, Florence, Assisi and a town in the mountains named Cagli, in September 2010. The adventure was guided by Elida Field, of Washougal, and Fr. Bruno Segatta, of Italy. Prior to the trip, Krahn had taken "Art-Women-Wine" classes in Field's art studio and gallery in downtown Camas. Krahn said Segatta was a very informative tour guide. "He really knows the history of Italy as he was a professor there for years," she said. "He kept us entertained by sightseeing, eating, drinking, laughing and shopping."
The City of Washougal received some very good news Monday from the Washington State Auditor's Office. A report on the city's financial statements and compliance with federal laws and regulations was released, indicating no deficiencies in financial reporting or internal controls over major programs including the pedestrian tunnel located near Pendleton Woolen Mills.
The main issues of concern for Washougal City Council woman Molly Coston and her challenger Connie Jo Freeman have some similarities, but they do not overlap too often. In a recent interview, Coston mentioned projecting the city's budget over the next three to five years -- with declining revenue and increasing expenditures --will be a challenge, along with prioritizing what is non-essential.
After more than a year and a half of investigating where approximately $100,000 in revenue generated from city-sponsored festivals could have gone to, Clark County Sheriff's Office Detective Tom Mitchum is proceeding on -- with no comment and no anticipated time frame for completion.
Two women with deep Camas roots and a 50-year friendship have opened a gallery and fine art store in downtown Camas. Sharon Ballard has experience as an interior designer and artist, while Marquita Call has worked in business management and customer service.
The issues of attracting jobs to and growing businesses in Washougal are among the topics of interest for the candidates in the Washougal City Council Position 4 race -- Michael Delavar and Joyce Lindsay.
The pre-trial hearing for Washougal Mayor Sean Guard has been continued to Thursday, Oct. 6, in Cowlitz County District Court.
The former owner of Jo's Restaurant, in downtown Washougal, is making a comeback -- again.
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