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November 27, 2012

Tsunami Survival Pods are manufactured in Camas

A Camas company is receiving national TV exposure this week. Randy Harper, inventor of tsunami and tornado survival pods, is in New York City to promote the emergency shelters on the Today Show. A segment on the pods was scheduled to air this morning.Harper and Neil Jackson, global account and sales manager of Rescue-Pod, received a call Nov. 20 from someone involved in the production of Today. A Tsunami Survival Pod was shipped the following morning to the set of the show.

November 20, 2012
Downtown Camas business owners and local officials gathered Wednesday night at Journey Community Church, to recognize some of the individuals who have made a difference with their time and talents. Attendees included John Dietzman (left), husband of Camas City Councilwoman Linda Dietzman, and Downtown Camas Association Board President Caroline Mercury (right). Mercury received the "Creative Local Marketing" award, for coordinating a sale of paper mill artifacts. The event raised nearly $15,000 for the DCA, with collaboration from Georgia-Pacific, Camas Antiques, the DCA and the community.

Downtown Camas businesses are honored

The owners of Universal Mixed Martial Arts have been recognized for transforming a building in downtown Camas. Mel and Cherri Locke received the "Best Downtown Improvement" interior and exterior honors during the Downtown Camas Association annual awards ceremony Wednesday night, at Journey Community Church. The recognition is the result of the Lockes purchasing and renovating the 4,900 square foot building at 217 N.E. Fourth Ave. Interior improvements included framing bathrooms, installing sheet rock and replacing the ceiling, roof and flooring. New paint was added -- inside and out. Five skylights remained, and two more were added. For more information about the DCA, contact Program Coordinator Brenda Schallberger at 216-7378 or [email protected] or visit www.downtowncamas.com.

November 13, 2012
Crews work to finish up renovations on the American Legion Hall at 1554 N.E. Third Ave. On Tuesday, Nov. 20, its new occupants, CID Bio-Science, will welcome the public during an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CID Bio-Science ready to unveil American Legion remodel project

After five months of construction work, the newly remodeled American Legion building in Camas will be unveiled to the public next week. The building's new owner and occupant, CID Bio-Science, Inc., will host an open house Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "We are excited to share our new space with the residents of Camas and Clark County who have expressed an interest in seeing the inside of the building," said Suzy Truitt, order administrator with CID Bio-Science.

October 30, 2012

Harvest restaurant to open next to Camas Hotel

An Irish-born chef plans to prepare local, fresh and creative dishes in downtown Camas. Tim McCusker, owner of the Rustic Palate (a catering company), will open Harvest restaurant, next to the Camas Hotel, at 401 N.E. Fourth Ave., within the next two months. "We've always been very fond of main street," he said. "It is picturesque. Everyone has been very warm. "Even when you pass a stranger, someone gives you a smile," McCusker added.

October 30, 2012

Washougal Sport & Spine expands to Camas

Washougal Sport & Spine Physical Therapy has opened a second location at LaCamas Swim & Sport. The expansion to Camas provides exercise and cardiovascular equipment and a private treatment area for modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and manual therapy techniques. Treatment is provided for conditions such as muscle and joint injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, work injuries, auto accidents and spinal pain. In addition to standard physical therapy treatments, aquatic therapy in the pool is available.

October 16, 2012
Contributed photo Georgia-Pacific Camas mill manager Gary Kaiser (right) presents a check for $10,000 to members of the S.W.O.R.D. team including Misty Metz, Tyler McMahon, Larry Wagoner, Tim Woodring, Doug Young, Ron Gray, Jerry Lester, Jim Virgin and Luke McCall.

S.W.O.R.D. will use the $10,000 award to purchase ATV

The Southwest Washington Organization of Rescue Divers from Camas is the most recent local recipient of the Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade grant. S.W.O.R.D. was awarded $10,000 and was among 25 fire and rescue units across the country to receive the grant. "Georgia-Pacific is proud to continue our support of S.W.O.R.D. with this award," said Gary Kaiser, vice president and mill manager for the G-P consumer products facility. "It will help purchase much needed equipment to facilitate fast emergency response and keep our community safe, and it also serves as a way to show our appreciation for the dedication of these divers."

October 9, 2012

Workshop led by Camas consultant will focus on business growth strategies

Business consultants Keith Upkes and Ted Ernst Sarvata will present the Gazelle' growth concepts from the best -- selling business book "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must do to Increase the Value of Your Growth Firm" Nov. 8 at the Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center. The workshop will concentrate on the four critical decisions on which companies should focus when developing an effective growth strategy: people, strategy, execution and cash. These fundamental growth concepts are based on the same habits that John D. Rockefeller employed, as chronicled by Gazelles founder Verne Harnish.

October 9, 2012

Dr. Raj Patel receives ‘President’s Special Recognition Award’

A Camas optometrist has received a statewide honor from his peers. Dr. Raj Patel, a partner and president of Vancouver Vision Clinic, received the "President's Special Recognition Award" from the Optometric Physicians of Washington. The award, presented during the professional association's annual meeting in September, in Portland, recognizes his involvement and leadership in the association.

October 2, 2012
Individuals participate in a variety of weight lifting, gymnastics and cardio activities at CrossFit North Pacific, in Washougal. The business, owned by David and Polly Albright, opened in June.

Powered by CrossFit

Two businesses in Washougal hope to improve the fitness levels of local residents. They offer CrossFit workouts which can include gymnastics, running and weight lifting.