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March 12, 2014
Students in the Portland State University master of urban and regional planning program attended the First Friday festivities in downtown Camas, to ask area residents what they like to do outdoors. Responses included hiking, fishing and biking. The grad students also interacted with the public Saturday, during the grand opening of Hartwood Park, in Washougal. The students are tasked with developing a vision for the waterfront that connects and complements downtown Washougal.

Waterfront project aims to connect port with downtown Washougal

Six Portland State University graduate students are partnering with the city of Washougal and the Port of Camas-Washougal to create a plan for the waterfront. Project Manager Shannon Jamison and Engagement Coordinator Julia Metz spoke during the March 4 port commission meeting. The students, in the master of urban and regional planning program, are expected to have the waterfront vision plan completed by June 9. Tentatively, that will include an April 5 kickoff and a May 3 recognition event. "This is their thesis project for their graduate degree," said Port Finance Director Kim Noah.

March 11, 2014

Riverview Community Bank promotes promotes Washougal man

Riverview Community Bank recently announced the promotion of Daniel Cox to executive vice president and chief credit officer by the board of directors. "Since joining Riverview almost 12 years ago, advancing from a credit analyst to a commercial loan officer to running credit administration, Dan has made a major impact on our company. He has been instrumental in dramatically reducing our problem credits, crafting new policies and improving the loan approval process to better serve our stakeholders," said Ron Wysaske, president and chief operating officer of Riverview Community Bank. "As a member of the executive management team, Dan's input on the banks' strategies and execution of the company's business plan will be extremely valuable."

March 11, 2014

Urology Clinic to join The Vancouver Clinic

The Urology Clinic of Southwest Washington and its three urologists, Dr. Adrienne Heckler, Dr. Eric Kline, and Dr. Terry Milam, recently agreed to join The Vancouver Clinic. The goal is to integrate with The Vancouver Clinic by May 1. Dr. Douglas Masson, a Camas resident and president of The Urology Clinic, described joining The Vancouver Clinic as "the best possible way to continue to serve our patients."

March 11, 2014
Clinic Director Lindsy Palisca observes Front Office Coordinator Jessica Groff walk on a treadmill at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy -- Camas. The new location provides athletic screens, orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, performance training, physical fitness exams and work kinetics. Palisca specializes in ASTYM, manual therapy, running/footwear analysis, vestibular disorders, Temporomandibular Dysfunction and migraines.

Therapeutic Associates adds Camas location

Camas is the newest location for a Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy practice. With more than 80 locations in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, Therapeutic Associates Inc., is a physical therapist-owned and operated partnership of clinics. Lindsy Palisca, director of the local clinic, specializes in running/footwear analysis, vestibular disorders, temporomandibular dysfunction and migraines. Other programs and services include ASTYM, athletic screens, injury prevention, orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation and performance training. Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Camas, 3180 N.E. Third Ave., is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 335-9033, email [email protected] or visit www.therapeuticassociates.com.

March 11, 2014
Svidran played the role of Happy the Clown for 25 years. She has also spent 70 years performing in theater, during which time she met and worked with actors including Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Roz Russell, Jane Reeves, Jared Leto, Cameron Diaz, Kelsey Grammer and Robert Guillaime.

It’s a wonderful life

During the past 80 years, Jacquie Svidran has transformed herself into a menagerie of unique and memorable characters. On stage she has played roles ranging from a jovial Catholic nun to a Jewish matchmaker to Queen Victoria. Television audiences in Alaska knew her as "Mother Moose," a role that required her to wear a 75-pound puppet head. "I had a brake cable inside that I pulled to make the eyes roll, and these bosoms were as big as basketballs," she said, describing the costume. "I could only wear it about 15 minutes, then I'd have to take it off and rest."

March 11, 2014

Camas lands on list of top cities for home ownership

Camas was recently named one of the top cities in Washington to own a home. NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, conducted a study to find the top 20 best places for home ownership in Washington. Rankings were based on home ownership rates, selected monthly homeowner costs, monthly household income and population growth.

March 11, 2014

Washougal financial picture brightens

City of Washougal employees met this morning and received accolades for their involvement in positive financial news. During a 2013 fourth quarter and year-end update to City Council last night, Finance Director Jennifer Forsberg said the city had budgeted for an estimated $594,000 deficit in the general/street fund. The actual deficit was approximately $6,000. The difference was due to higher revenues and lower expenses, according to Forsberg.

March 4, 2014

‘Land and Environmental Art’ series continues at Vancouver library

The second event in the three-part series "Land and Environmental Art," will be held March 13. Sponsored by the Clark County Arts Commission, with support from the Clark County Clean Water Commission, the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 "C" St.

March 4, 2014
A play area for children at 4Ever Growing Kids includes toys and a flat screen TV with a DVD player. Store owner Amy Jo Begley (pictured), a mother of two, opened the new business in downtown Camas in November 2013. The consignment boutique sells maternity clothing, as well as outfits for babies and children, toys, books, equipment and accessories.

Consignment boutique has children’s clothes and supplies

A mother of two girls has created a company that sells an assortment of children's outfits and other supplies useful to parents. Amy Jo Begley opened 4Ever Growing Kids, in downtown Camas, in November 2013. "I wanted a business that I could bring my children to work with me," she said. Begley previously provided program sales and administrative/bookkeeping services for a traveling children's entertainment company for more than 12 years. "I was just inspired to bring a great quality consignment shop with great customer service, and I enjoy what I do," she said.