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December 3, 2013
Sarah McGuire has opened Echo Resale, in downtown Washougal. The new business has clothing, toys, books, music accessories and records. McGuire is seeking sweaters, coats, sporting goods, tools, DVDs, yarn and other craft supplies. "Downtown Washougal is on the cusp of having all a town needs and wants, with the bonus of being driven by local small businesses," McGuire said. "There are good places to eat, shop and interact with others. It's our hope that Echo Resale will be one more component to a rich hometown economy."

Echo Resale offers consignment opportunities

A new shop features a wide variety of items -- new and used -- in downtown Washougal. During business hours, visitors at Echo Resale can peruse racks of clothing in front of waterskis, a wakeboard and a children's-sized kayak on display outside. Inside, there is more clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children, as well as games, toys, books, dishes, fashion jewelry, baby blankets and cat carriers. In the arts and crafts section, there are fabrics, yarn, paints, art sets and stamps to use on cards. Echo Resale, 2103 Main St., is open Wednesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 553-8861, email [email protected] or visit www.shopechoresale.com.

December 3, 2013

Shoemaker, Freeman voice concerns about social services funding

Comments made by two Washougal City Council members two weeks ago have generated a lot of attention regarding their views on abortion. Dave Shoemaker said during the Nov. 18 council meeting he wanted to delete the $7,500 in the 2014 proposed city budget, earmarked for the East County Family Resource Center, and Connie Jo Freeman echoed that thought. Shoemaker mentioned that providing social services is a county mission, and the city already provides the building at 1702 "C" St. rent-free, with maintenance, utilities and janitorial services. "I discovered this year that East County social services refers people to health care providers who provide abortions," he said. "I'm definitely not in favor of that on the basis that some of the people that are paying the taxes that would support this effort have a conscience issue with that sort of thing."

December 3, 2013

Camas reveals city administrator finalists

Three men -- two with ties to Clark County government -- will be interviewed this week for the position of Camas city administrator. Mayor Scott Higgins said Monday that the three finalists are Peter S. Capell, current Clark County public works director; Joe Hannan, current Mukilteo city administrator; and Peter M. Mayer, former Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation director and current deputy director and chief operations officer of the Snohomish Health District in Everett. On Thursday, all three candidates will be interviewed by a panel composed of Councilwoman Melissa Smith, financial consultant Paul Lewis, Human Resources Director and Acting City Administrator Jennifer Gorsuch, former Camas Mayor Nan Henriksen, Port of Camas-Washougal Executive Director David Ripp and a representative from Sharp Microelectronics. Higgins will then interview the top two or all three of the candidates, depending on the feedback he receives from the panel.

December 3, 2013
Volunteers Lora Rollins (center) and her daughter, Isabella, 12, talk to Al Schmid, who leads the annual coordination of the Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving dinner preparation and delivery. Schmid, 75, has been participating in the effort for 29 years. "He is very humble," Lora Rollins said of Schmid. "He does so much. He is always there to lend a hand if you need it. I just can't say enough about him." Look for additional photos from the event at www.camaspostrecord.com.

Gifts of love

A small army of men and women crowded the kitchen in the basement of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Wednesday night. Many carved piping hot, golden brown turkeys, fresh from the oven. Others took to chopping celery for stuffing or straining broth for homemade gravy.On a weekly basis, the church basement is the site of post-mass gatherings where coffee and doughnuts are served. But each year on the day before Thanksgiving, it is taken over by members of the Knights of Columbus and other volunteers who use it as a home base for preparing and assembling hundreds of meals delivered the following day to Camas-Washougal residents in need.

November 26, 2013

Chamber plans holiday luncheon

The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday luncheon Thursday, Dec. 12, at Camas Meadows Golf Club. During the event, which begins at 11:30 a.m., more than 55 gift baskets will be raffled to the 160 attendees. Each basket has a minimum value of $100. Raffle tickets are $1 each.

November 26, 2013

Library assistant promoted to district position

A former senior assistant at the Washougal Community Library has been promoted. Janet Alder, of Washougal, is the new marketing and outreach coordinator for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District. She was selected by an interview panel comprised of employees from throughout the district.

November 26, 2013

Washougal block party is Dec. 5

Several shops in downtown Washougal are inviting the community to a block party. The holiday event will be held Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m.

November 26, 2013

Washougal Sport & Spine will expand to new location

The owners and patients of Washougal Sport & Spine Physical Therapy will soon have some new views of downtown Washougal. The five-year old practice, owned by Steve McCarthy and Kimberly Williams, both of Camas, will relocate from 1700 Main St., Ste. 222 to Suite 136, within Washougal Town Square, in February 2014. McCarthy, a 1996 Camas High School graduate, said the new location will provide approximately 20 percent more space than the current suite -- around 2,750 square feet, compared to 2,200. For more information, call 835-5349 or visit www.washougalsportandspine.com.

November 26, 2013

A new chapter for The Fairgate

On a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon, The Fairgate Inn in Camas held its annual holiday high tea. As always, the event was beautifully decorated and the food was absolutely amazing.

November 26, 2013

School campus vandalized

Police are investigating an incident at the Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School campus after a firearm was used to shoot out several exterior lights. Maintenance staff were repairing lights around the building last week when they noticed the vandalism. Bullet casings were found nearby. The schools are located on rural Washougal River Road and share a campus. The Skamania County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which is estimated to have occurred prior to Nov. 14. "The district is very concerned and we will work with the sheriff's office to hold accountable the person or persons responsible," stated a letter, which was sent home to parents on Nov. 21. "To the best of our knowledge, no students or staff were on campus when this occurred."