In November 1982, our state's unemployment rate peaked at 12.2 percent, the highest since the Great Depression. Interest on a fixed rate home loan was 13.4 percent, and an 11.5 inflation rate burned through our checkbooks. The economy was a mess.
A local husband and wife have teamed up to open a restaurant in Camas. K & M Drive-In, named after its owners Kevin and Melinda Bruzzone, is located in the building previously occupied by The Old Fashion Maid Restaurant. "We feature fresh ground beef hamburgers charbroiled to order, hand-cut french fries and hand-scooped ice cream shakes," Kevin said. "We also offer charbroiled chicken breast sandwiches and hot dogs." K & M Drive-In, 3414 N.E. Third Ave., is open daily, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 210-5803.
A Seattle resident has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Pendleton Woolen Mills. Mark Korros served most recently as the CEO and president of Filson, an outfitter for outdoor enthusiasts.
In Italy, Bella Vita means "beautiful life." Locally, it means a new business has opened in downtown Camas. Tanya Gutierrez opened the doors to her boutique Feb. 1. Since then, she has been selling purses and women's clothing next to the Camas Hotel. For more information, call 844-5847 or email [email protected].
A woman who spent 3 1/2 years promoting concerts and celebrity appearances on an Army base in Qatar is a new staff member at Columbia Ridge Senior Living. Deborah Campbell is the community outreach director at the retirement and assisted living community, in Washougal. She is a former Department of Defense employee who provided marketing services for Armed Forces Entertainment. That included promoting appearances by Denzel Washington, Kid Rock, Washington Redskins cheerleaders and professional golfers as they traveled to entertain soldiers. Columbia Ridge Senior Living is located at 2300 W. Ninth St., Washougal. For more information about future activities, call 335-1238.
Ivan Gering, co-owner of Papa's Ice Cream in downtown Washougal, plans to close up the shop on Saturday. He recently announced the closure, due to medical reasons. Gering, 70, and his wife, Chris, opened Papa’s, in August 2008, in the Washougal Town Square, at 1700 Main St., Ste. 130. Papa's Ice Cream is open through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 835-8555 or email [email protected].
A local doctor was recently featured in an ABC News report regarding “cancer-versary” celebrations. Dr. Allen Gabriel, of Camas, provided comments about parties that acknowledge overcoming cancer. He said celebrations are important psychologically. For more information, call 514-1010 or visit www.swplasticsurg.com/dr-allen-gabriel.
What inspires you to get or stay healthy could become part of a permanent art installation at Oregon's newest hospital. Kaiser Permanente is inviting anyone who lives in its Oregon or Southwest Washington service area to share what inspired a switch to a healthier lifestyle. Entries should be accompanied by a digital photo of something representing that inspiration.
Lacamas Community Credit Union donated 35 festive holiday dinner baskets to its members as part of its Community Partnership program. For the fifth consecutive year, the credit union's program allows members to nominate fellow members -- or themselves -- to receive a holiday basket with groceries and a gift card for a holiday dinner. Lacamas President/CEO Kathleen Romane created the dinner basket program in response to the recession in 2008. "This program continues to grow with this year being our most successful drive for nominations," she said. "This is just one of the many ways Lacamas gives back to the local community. These economic times have created a greater need. I hope those of us that are able will reach out to those in need this holiday season."
The Building Industry Association's Remodeler's Council has partnered with CDM Long-Term Care Services' "Community Partnership Initiative to provide assistance to Clark County seniors. This month members of the Remodeler's Council pooled its resources, including materials and donated labor, to replace a back porch and steps for a senior citizen receiving in-home care services from CDM. The old porch had become a safety hazard and could no longer be used.
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