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March 25, 2014
Julie Post, an optician at Vancouver Vision Clinic, assists a patient with the process of ordering glasses. The clinic recently relocated within downtown Camas. "We outgrew our other space," Post said. The remodeled location features three exam rooms and a larger optical department.

Vancouver Vision Clinic relocates within Camas

The staff of the Vancouver Vision Clinic in downtown Camas recently joked that they needed sunglasses when they moved from a basement level office to desks surrounded by windows. The ample amounts of natural light, on the street level, are at 329 N.E. Sixth Ave. The move from 405 N.E. Sixth Ave., occurred March 3. Dr. Raj Patel and Dr. Derek McTyier own the building and the practice. The new office has three exam rooms, compared to one at the former location. For more information about the Camas office, call 834-4802 or visit www.camas.vancouvervision.com.

March 11, 2014

Riverview Community Bank promotes promotes Washougal man

Riverview Community Bank recently announced the promotion of Daniel Cox to executive vice president and chief credit officer by the board of directors. "Since joining Riverview almost 12 years ago, advancing from a credit analyst to a commercial loan officer to running credit administration, Dan has made a major impact on our company. He has been instrumental in dramatically reducing our problem credits, crafting new policies and improving the loan approval process to better serve our stakeholders," said Ron Wysaske, president and chief operating officer of Riverview Community Bank. "As a member of the executive management team, Dan's input on the banks' strategies and execution of the company's business plan will be extremely valuable."

March 11, 2014

Urology Clinic to join The Vancouver Clinic

The Urology Clinic of Southwest Washington and its three urologists, Dr. Adrienne Heckler, Dr. Eric Kline, and Dr. Terry Milam, recently agreed to join The Vancouver Clinic. The goal is to integrate with The Vancouver Clinic by May 1. Dr. Douglas Masson, a Camas resident and president of The Urology Clinic, described joining The Vancouver Clinic as "the best possible way to continue to serve our patients."

March 11, 2014
Clinic Director Lindsy Palisca observes Front Office Coordinator Jessica Groff walk on a treadmill at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy -- Camas. The new location provides athletic screens, orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, performance training, physical fitness exams and work kinetics. Palisca specializes in ASTYM, manual therapy, running/footwear analysis, vestibular disorders, Temporomandibular Dysfunction and migraines.

Therapeutic Associates adds Camas location

Camas is the newest location for a Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy practice. With more than 80 locations in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, Therapeutic Associates Inc., is a physical therapist-owned and operated partnership of clinics. Lindsy Palisca, director of the local clinic, specializes in running/footwear analysis, vestibular disorders, temporomandibular dysfunction and migraines. Other programs and services include ASTYM, athletic screens, injury prevention, orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation and performance training. Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Camas, 3180 N.E. Third Ave., is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 335-9033, email [email protected] or visit www.therapeuticassociates.com.

March 4, 2014

‘Land and Environmental Art’ series continues at Vancouver library

The second event in the three-part series "Land and Environmental Art," will be held March 13. Sponsored by the Clark County Arts Commission, with support from the Clark County Clean Water Commission, the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 "C" St.

March 4, 2014
A play area for children at 4Ever Growing Kids includes toys and a flat screen TV with a DVD player. Store owner Amy Jo Begley (pictured), a mother of two, opened the new business in downtown Camas in November 2013. The consignment boutique sells maternity clothing, as well as outfits for babies and children, toys, books, equipment and accessories.

Consignment boutique has children’s clothes and supplies

A mother of two girls has created a company that sells an assortment of children's outfits and other supplies useful to parents. Amy Jo Begley opened 4Ever Growing Kids, in downtown Camas, in November 2013. "I wanted a business that I could bring my children to work with me," she said. Begley previously provided program sales and administrative/bookkeeping services for a traveling children's entertainment company for more than 12 years. "I was just inspired to bring a great quality consignment shop with great customer service, and I enjoy what I do," she said.

February 11, 2014

Entrepreneurs are invited to PubTalk Feb. 18

The chief executive officer of a silkscreen supplies company will be the featured speaker at the next Clark County PubTalk. Ryan Moore will describe his journey from window washer and punk rock musician to founder of Ryonet, Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver.

February 11, 2014

Local accounting firm acquires another practice

An accounting firm with offices in Camas and Ridgefield recently acquired another practice. NWCPA, a certified public accounting and financial consulting firm, purchased the accounting and tax practice of Sharon Davenport.

February 11, 2014
Pam Moran provides a shellac manicure at Urban Style Salon and Day Spa. Services at the downtown Camas business also include pedicures, haircuts and coloring, waxing and skincare treatments. Urban Style owner Rebecca Trimble offers wine and painting classes for adults, and fruit juice and painting instruction for children in a studio upstairs.

Day spa provides hair, nail, skin services

An accomplished artist has opened a salon and day spa in downtown Camas. Rebecca Trimble, a medical aesthetician, provides skin treatments and painting classes, at Urban Style. The treatments include custom derma peels, facials, waxing services, spray tans and lash extensions. Urban Style Salon and Day Spa is located at 221 N.E. Fourth Ave. For more information, call 844-6061 or email [email protected]. Questions regarding the painting classes can be directed to Trimble at 852-4441 or [email protected] or visit www.RebeccaTrimble.com.