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May 15, 2012

Port approves contracts for Commerce Center

Three contracts, totalling $198,000, have been given the go-ahead by the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, for construction engineering services pertaining to the Steigerwald Commerce Center. The contracts for phase one of the Steigerwald project include the production of civil engineering plans and the construction specifications for the site grading and utility improvements. The fee for that work, to be completed by MacKay & Sposito, Inc., is $163,000.

May 8, 2012

Country Financial opens office in Washougal

A Washougal resident has relocated her office from Vancouver to Washougal. Courtney Wilkinson, a financial representative for Country Financial, said she and her husband Kurt decided almost 11 years ago to build their home in Washougal.

May 8, 2012

Business briefs for May 8, 2012

Soroptimists to serve strawberry shortcakes at New Seasons Market this weekend Several members of Soroptimist International of Camas/Washougal plan to serve strawberry shortcakes this weekend, to help raise money for domestic violence prevention programs.

April 24, 2012

Twilight Pizza Bistro will expand to 192nd Avenue

A couple actively involved in the local community has decided to expand their business to the 192nd Avenue corridor. Don Mills and Morgan McColum, owners of Twilight Pizza Bistro, have co-hosted car shows, raised money for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, accepted donations for Children's Center and entered a team in the Camas Days bathtub races.

April 17, 2012

Credit union sponsors free ‘shred days’ in May

In an ongoing effort to help people protect their personal information, Lacamas Community Credit Union is sponsoring two free shred day events in May. The Vancouver area Shred Day will be Saturday, May 5, at LCCU's Terrace Branch, 19200 S.E. 31st St., in Camas, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Skamania County Shred Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Stevenson Branch, 147 S.W. First St., in Stevenson. Both events are free and open to the public.

April 17, 2012

New employees join Skamania Lodge team

Skamania Lodge recently added two new employees to its executive team. Todd Gillespie has assumed the role of director of sales and marketing, while Karlyn Dewald is the new revenue management director.

April 17, 2012
Dave and Becky Dotson, and their son David Jr., enjoy playing with Legos at their new store in Washougal, Hero Support. The business, which opened today, buys, sells and trades Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering cards, and sells role playing games and Star Wars, Simpsons and Avengers collectible figures.

Game and toy store opens in Washougal

Dave and Becky Dotson, of Washougal, are very excited to own a game, card and toy store in their hometown. The Dotsons opened Hero Support today. "It's been a work-in-progress for about 2 1/2 months," Dave said. That process included renovating the former County Communications space with new flooring and paint, and the water fountain feature outside has been repaired. "It was the right time and the right opportunity," Dave said. "The building became available for lease four or five months ago."

April 10, 2012

Credit union organizes financial seminars

Lacamas Community Credit Union will host two financial education seminars in May. A seminar on "Social Security and Your Retirement," hosted by Lacamas Insurance & Investments, is set for Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave.

April 10, 2012

Glamour photos will be taken at Deja Vu Camas

The next "Wild Wednesday" at Deja Vu Camas will feature glamour shots. Kate Singh, from Aveum Images, will be available April 18, to take "Look Like a Movie Star" photos from 5 to 7 p.m.