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February 5, 2013

Papa’s Ice Cream to close its doors on Saturday

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].

February 5, 2013

Dr. Allen Gabriel said cancer-free parties are important

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.

December 25, 2012

Winning entries will be part of art display at new hospital

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.

December 25, 2012
Lacamas Community Credit Union recently donated 35 holiday dinner baskets to its members as part of its Community Partnership program. Pictured left to right are Lacamas President/CEO Kathleen Romane, Eve Rossmiller, Terri Dostert, Hillery Losli and Tracy Thomas.

LCCU donates 35 holiday gift baskets

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."

December 18, 2012

BIA joins the Community Partnership Initiative to help seniors

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.

December 18, 2012

Squeeze & Grind owners purchase building

A Washougal couple who purchased Squeeze & Grind 1 1/2 years ago recently bought the building that their business is in. Jeramy and Marcie Wilcox bought 537 N.E. Cedar St., in November, from Albina Bank, of Portland. The purchase price was $220,000. The bank had foreclosed on the property.

December 11, 2012

Donations for Children’s Center are accepted locally

A business in downtown Camas is among the companies accepting gift items, such as board games, art materials and soccer balls, for the Children’s Center. New and unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, hats, mittens, gift cards and movie passes can be dropped off with Minda Coombs, a sales associate for the A.L. Insurance Group, Inc., 418 N.E. Fourth Ave.

December 11, 2012

Gift basket luncheon is Thursday

On Thursday, the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Holiday Gift Basket Luncheon. Attendees will have the opportunity to buy gift basket raffle tickets for $1 apiece.

December 11, 2012

Kimberly Williams specializes in custom foot orthotics

The co-owner of Washougal Sport & Spine Physical Therapy has become a national certified sports specialist. Kimberly Williams, of Camas, recently passed the American Board of Physical Therapy Sports Specialty Examination.

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.