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November 9, 2010
Erik Cain, owner of N.W. Cain Inc. armory, provides gun cleaning and repairing services. The new business, located in downtown Washougal, sells optics and a variety of new and used firearms, as well as ammunition, gun racks and cabinentry. Consignments are accepted.

Armory offers services in Washougal

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.

October 19, 2010
Pam Brown (left), owner of Caffe Piccolo Paradiso, has sold her business to Jodi Vaughan (right). An open house is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. The free event will include appetizers and Italian sparkling wine.

Piccolo Paradiso customers will soon welcome new owner

A smooth transition is forecast for a downtown Camas business, and the community is invited to bid farewell to one owner and greet a new one. Pam Brown, owner of Caffe Piccolo Paradiso for more than seven years, has sold her business to Jodi Vaughan. "It feels great," Brown said. "It's what I wanted. It makes it worthwhile that something I put my heart and soul into is going to continue. "I'm very happy with the new owner," she added. "It will be an easy transition."

October 19, 2010

Wedding Expo is set for this weekend

Local companies, including The Fairgate Inn and Camas Meadows Golf Club, plan to participate in the Clark County Wedding Expo.

October 12, 2010
Students with Camas Karate participated in the Camtown children's event in Crown Park in June. The business will celebrate its 20th anniversary Friday and Saturday.

Camas Karate to celebrate 20 years

Robert Shipley III remembers the origins of Camas Karate, when it opened in 1990 as Camas Fitness Center. At that time, it included aerobics and a weight room. "At first aerobics did better than karate, but within about three years, we were pretty much just teaching karate," Shipley said. "We've always tried to serve the community by teaching family values and the value of organization, hard work and preparation."

September 28, 2010
Bits n Spurs, a new business in Fern Prairie, sells new and used clothing and tack, feed and supplies. A grand opening, hosted by owner Karin Emmerich (pictured) and manager Nancy Allen (not pictured) will be held Friday through Sunday.

Feed and tack store opens in Fern Prairie

Cowboys, cowgirls and city folks are invited to attend the grand opening of a new feed and tack store in Fern Prairie. Bits n Spurs, located behind Fern Prairie Market, has dog, cat and bird food, puppy shampoo, sock monkey dog toys, feed oats, stall forks, stove pellets and animal bedding. There are also saddles and bridles, poultry grit, western-theme photo frames, John Deere thermometers, Ransom Ranch clothing, wormers for cats, dogs, cows and horses, and other animal health and grooming supplies.

September 28, 2010

‘Technology 101’ workshops held at WSU Vancouver

The Creative Media and Digital Culture program at Washington State University Vancouver is offering a series of free workshops and lectures. "Technology 101" is a hands-on introduction to digital and social media. Each session, which is limited to 24 participants, is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The workshops are held weekly, from noon to 1:15 p.m., in room 111, in the multimedia classroom building, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Topics include "Search Engine Optimization 101" workshop by Michael Rabby (Sept. 29); "Revealing Methods of Sonic Transformation" lecture by Ethan Rose (Oct. 6); "Photoshop 101" workshop by Kathi Rick (Oct. 11); "Illustrator 101" workshop by Kathi Rick (Oct. 18); and "Discount Usability Testing for Mobile Phones" lecture by Brett Oppegaard (Oct. 27). For more information, contact Dene Grigarat at 546-9487 or dgrigar@vancouver.wsu.edu.

September 21, 2010

Parker joins Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

The new president and chief executive officer of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is familiar to many local residents. The GVCC announced last week that Kelly Love Parker has been named to the lead position with the organization. She replaces Kim Capeloto, who was recently hired by Riverview Community Bank as executive vice president of marketing and operations. Parker will begin her new job on Oct. 5. "We are thrilled to make this announcement," said Don Russo, immediate past board of directors' chairman. "Kelly's experience as an active member of the southwest Washington business community, as well as her commitment to the citizens of this region will serve the chamber and its 1,100 member businesses well.'

September 21, 2010

Children’s consignment sale is set for Sept. 24 through 26 in Washougal

An assortment of children's gently used clothing, toys, books, games, DVDs, furniture and bedding will be available to purchase at the next Trendy not Spendy consignment sale. There will also be dance and sports gear, Halloween costumes and maternity clothing, in the Port of Camas-Washougal Industrial Park Building 11, at 700 S. 37th St., Ste. 3, Washougal. The sale hours are Friday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A half price sale will occur Sunday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is organized by Deja Hubbard, of Camas, and Marcie Wilcox, of Washougal. Both are 1997 Washougal High School graduates. They are accepting consignors for the fall sale. For more information, visit www.trendynotspendysale.com.