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March 22, 2011
Dr. Trista Darling (left) and Dr. Patricia Smith (right) enjoy working at Camas Family Health Center. The chiropractic practice has been in business for 20 years. Darling and Smith provide chiropractic evaluations and treatments, nutritional and weight loss counseling, pediatric and prenatal care, geriatric care and custom orthotics. They treat sports and work injuries, as well as auto accident victims.

Camas Family Health celebrates 20 years of providing relief

The yellow house at the corner of Northeast Sixth Avenue and Birch Street, in Camas, has thrived for two decades. During the first 19 years, its occupant - the Camas Family Health Center - relied on word-of-mouth advertising. Adding a sign to the building's exterior is among the more recent methods of promoting the center's chiropractic and massage services. This month, the health center's founder Dr. Patricia Smith attended a social media seminar with Dr. Trista Darling. "We are trying to become more interactive and trying to change with everyone else," Darling said. "We are starting to increase the use of social media."

March 15, 2011
Marlene Macrae-Smith, co-owner of the Old Fashion Maid Restaurant, chats with customers in the dining area. She and her husband John (not pictured) have owned the Camas eatery for a total of 27 years. They plan to close the restaurant this month, retire and move back to Everett, to live near family members.

Old Fashion Maid to close this month

Local residents who enjoy eating cheeseburgers, Tater Tots and milk shakes at the Old Fashion Maid are disappointed to hear that the 60-year-old business is about to close. Marlene Macrae-Smith said the restaurant's last days of operation are expected to occur during the week of March 20-27. A more definitive closing date will be posted in the eatery's window. She and her husband John plan to retire and move back to live near their family in Everett.

March 15, 2011

Liberty Theatre grand opening events begin on Thursday

After being closed since September 2009, the Liberty Theatre will officially re-open this week. The three-day event begins on Thursday, with a St. Patrick's Day showing of "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," at 6 p.m., and continues on Friday, when the "Grease Sing-A-Long," movie will hit the big screen at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

March 15, 2011

New leaders step up to serve on Identity Clark County board of directors

Identity Clark County recently named several people to leadership positions in the organization. Among the new board members for the organization that focuses on the economic vitality of the region are chairman Scott Horenstein, vice-chairman Lisa Lowe, Secretary Mark Feichtinger and Treasurer Keith Wallace.

February 22, 2011

Riverview Bank announces recent new hires

Riverview Community Bank recently announced the hiring of two new employees. With 15 years of professional communications experience in Clark County, Gina Williams has been named one of the bank's marketing specialists. Michael Pomeroy was recently brought on as a trust administrator.

February 22, 2011

Home buyer education class is March 8 and 9 in Camas

A home buyer education class to qualify potential first-time home buyers for Washington Bond and USDA financing will take place at the Pinnacle Mortgage Planning office in Camas, 2005 S.E. 192nd Ave., Ste. 200, in Camas, March 8 and 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

February 22, 2011

Buying a business is workshop

Those who are interested in buying an existing business or franchise may want to check out an upcoming workshop sponsored by S.C.O.R.E. small business counselors. Attendees will learn how to reduce the risk and improve chances of success when buying an existing business or franchise.

February 8, 2011
Jason Spicer and his sister Jocelyn Spicer Shedden and brother-in-law Randy Shedden (not pictured) have purchased Corner Cupboard Cafe Bakery, in Washougal. The restaurant now serves country dinners, as well as breakfast, lunch and homemade baked goods. There are plans to remodel the eatery in the spring and add pizza to the menu.

Washougal eatery is expanding the possibilities

A longtime local business is under the ownership of several members of the same family. Jason Spicer, his sister Jocelyn Spicer Shedden and brother-in-law Randy Shedden, have purchased Corner Cupboard Cafe Bakery, in Washougal, from Leonard and Rachael Spencer. Family involvement in the restaurant also includes the Spicers' brother Gregory Spicer, sister Judith Spicer-Qualman and nephew Chris Eversaul. "We are two of nine kids," Jason Spicer said of him and Jocelyn. They live in Washougal.

February 8, 2011

Quilt shop will open its doors in March in downtown Camas

A quilt shop will be the newest addition to the downtown Camas business landscape. Washougal resident Nancy Sullivan will open River Quilts at 337 N.E. Fourth Ave., next to Runyan's Jewelers, in March. An exact date has not been determined.