December 14, 2010
Mill blood drive is Wednesday
As the need for donated blood continues through the holidays, several blood drives are scheduled this month in the Camas-Washougal area.
As the need for donated blood continues through the holidays, several blood drives are scheduled this month in the Camas-Washougal area.
Even on cloudy, rainy days, Robert Guetter maintains a summer state of mind. "I'm just trying to make my little spot of sunshine," he said. As the co-owner of The Puffin Cafe with his wife Jennifer, Robert Guetter is optimistic about the waterfront restaurant's offseason. "It looks like the economy is getting better because we are getting inquiries for Christmas parties from companies and families," he said.
Interior Designer Carma Zarosinski will offer ideas for making area homes sparkle during a holiday decorating class.
Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory recently promoted two of its employees. Lindsay Fisher has been named vice president of administration and Megan Carlson is now the vice president of crematory operation.
A monthly meeting of more than 200 female business owners is going co-ed, just for December. Women in Networking NW will host a holiday party Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver.
Employees of a local real estate office are once again collecting coats and blankets so that they can "Share the Warmth" with children and teenagers in need this holiday season.
Technology in East Clark County will hold a meeting Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the "Lummi" room at the entrance to Hewlett-Packard, 18110 S.E. 34th St., in Vancouver.
The owners of a new antiques store are continuing a family tradition of operating businesses in downtown Camas. Tony Sampson, his wife Debra and their daughter Belle Mathieu, have been busy preparing to open A Twist on Time. A soft opening is planned for Friday. A grand opening, set for Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include complimentary refreshments. Also, the first 50 customers will receive a gift with purchase.
business briefs
A longtime local resident who has been a gun club member and a private collector of firearms for 15 years has opened a new business in downtown Washougal. Erik Cain, 41, sells pistols, revolvers and rifles, as well as ammunition, scopes, swords, knives and binoculars at NW Cain Inc. armory. Examples of the current inventory include a Ruger P95 automatic pistol and a Smith & Wesson 629 Classic revolver. Cain is a licensed federal and state firearms dealer, and his business is an authorized Swift Sport Optics and ProTec gun cleaning supplies dealer.
