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November 22, 2011
Darcy Hall buys, sells and trades a variety of DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. He recently relocated Disc E. Business, from Portland to downtown Washougal. "The people in this town are awesome," Hall said. "I wish I had opened up my store here two years ago."

Buy, sell and trade movies in downtown Washougal

A two-year old business that recently relocated from Portland to downtown Washougal sells a variety of movies -- from "Adventures in Babysitting" to "Zookeeper." Disc E. Business has DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. Owner Darcy Hall said the relocation occurred after some of his customers suggested the move to Washougal. "They said there were no buy/sell/trade movie stores in town, and they could really use one," he said.

November 15, 2011

Camas Hotel owners earn regional tourism award

A California couple who moved to Camas three years ago with the motto of "wherever you go, leave it better than the way it was when you came" has been bestowed the Tourism Ambassador Award. Tom and Karen Hall, owners of the Camas Hotel, are the recipients of a Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office Clark County Tourism Award, which recognizes key individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to tourism and economic growth in the region. "There are many unsung heroes that have contributed greatly to tourism in Clark County," said Kim Bennett, president and CEO of the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office. "The Tourism Awards pay tribute to these organizations and individuals that have gone above and beyond by displaying ingenuity, innovation, and leadership when attracting tourists and visitors to Southwest Washington."

November 15, 2011

Downtown group holds meeting

The Downtown Camas Association will hold a meeting and celebration Wednesday at Journey Community Church in Camas.

November 8, 2011
The instructors at Bead Paradise teach classes including basic beading and how to make tennis bracelets, "Capture a Stone" pendants and ornament covers. Birthday parties and children's beading classes are also available. Bead Paradise sells semi precious, crystal, glass and Pandora style beads, as well as jewelers tools and supplies.

Beads, beads & more beads

A community-minded couple has teamed up with several local instructors to generate excitement for creating jewelry and crafts by hand. Shane and Desiree Woodward have opened Bead Paradise, in downtown Camas. "I am very focused on being a family friendly business and involved in the community," Shane Woodward said. He said Desiree fell in love with downtown Camas after she attended "Girls Night Out," a fund raiser for cancer charities, in May.

November 1, 2011

New Seasons Market to open Nov. 9 in east Vancouver

The New Seasons Market in east Vancouver will be open in time to shop for Thanksgiving dinner. The grocery store that will anchor the Fisher's Landing Marketplace, at 164th and McGillivray Blvd., is expected to open Wednesday, Nov. 9. Grand opening festivities are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

November 1, 2011

Jerry Nies receives statewide award

The president of Nies Insurance has received recognition for outstanding service to the American Agency System and the insurance industry during his career.