Fridays & Saturdays 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Uptown Village’s Mint Tea has expanded its restaurant offerings to now include dinner service Fridays and Saturdays. For the evenings the casual café turns it up a notch with table service and a full menu. Meals average $15 to $18 and include a choice of soup or salad, an entrée and finish with a glass of tea and light dessert. Menu items change weekly but it always includes meat, poultry, fish and vegan options. While the lunch café has an international flair, the dinner menu is Moroccan-inspired, often filled with tagine dishes. A tagine is a Moroccan style of slowly cooking foods, and it is also the name of the clay cooking vessel often used over an open flame.
Recent Mint Tea menu items include Lamb Tagine with Couscous, True Cod Fillet with Chermoulah marinade, Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Vegetable Tagine with Couscous.
Mint Tea Chef Ashley Miller is preparing a special Valentine’s Day menu for dinner service both Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14.
The addition of dinner service also marks the opening of Mint Tea’s second story. The space was also renovated and now features their trademark décor of brightly painted walls, beautiful art and brilliant rugs. A cozy dinning nook is the highlight of the dining room. A private back room is also available for rental for private parties or business meetings.
Mint Tea is vegan and gluten-free friendly and is proud to serve local and organic produce and meats. Beer and wine will be available soon.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
PORT OF CAMAS/WASHOUGAL COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Please be advised that, as provided by RCW 42.30.080, the Port of Camas/Washougal will call a Special Meeting for Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m., at the Port Office, 24 South "A" Street, Washougal, WA 98671, for the following purpose:
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
Discussion of Marina area park property subject to
restrictive covenant language
Public input will be taken.
Please be advised that, as provided by RCW 42.30.080, the Port of Camas/Washougal will call a Special Meeting for Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m., at the Port Office, 24 South "A" Street, Washougal, WA 98671, for the following purpose:
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
Discussion of Marina area park property subject to
restrictive covenant language
Public input will be taken.
Three Creeks advisory council to set 2009 work program on Feb. 12
Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Three Creeks Advisory Council will meet on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be open to the public, at the offices of the Clark Regional Wastewater District, 8000 NE 52nd Court, in the Hazel Dell area.
The council will review and consider a variety of topics and set a work program for 2009.
The Board of Clark County Commissioners appointed the council to assist the county on transportation, land-use planning and related issues in the planning area, which includes unincorporated areas around Hazel Dell, Felida, Lake Shore, Salmon Creek and the fairgrounds.
The council will review and consider a variety of topics and set a work program for 2009.
The Board of Clark County Commissioners appointed the council to assist the county on transportation, land-use planning and related issues in the planning area, which includes unincorporated areas around Hazel Dell, Felida, Lake Shore, Salmon Creek and the fairgrounds.
Great Western Malting to be Honored by the Port of Vancouver
Vancouver, WA, 2/3/08. Great Western Malting will be receiving the Port of Vancouver’s Best Facilities Improvement award for 2008 On Thursday, February 5th at the 2009 Port Re:PORT Breakfast at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay. “In 2008 we endeavored to match our production ability with the needs of our local flourishing craft brewer customers as well as our growing international market,“ said Jay Hamachek, Director of North America Business Development. “Receiving this award is truly a reflection to the commitment that we have to our customers at home and abroad,” said Hamacheck.
In 2008 Great Western expanded service to international markets. By working closely with former Port Commissioner Arch Miller and Port Staff, Great Western began shipping product to brewers in Central America, South America, and South Africa. “Our customers demand for excellent malt will always be our top priority. “ said Hamachek. Great Western’s equipment is well suited to the precise requirements of the brewers who buy the malt. “It’s simple, when a company meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of its customers, everyone wins. It’s just good business.”
In 2008 Great Western expanded service to international markets. By working closely with former Port Commissioner Arch Miller and Port Staff, Great Western began shipping product to brewers in Central America, South America, and South Africa. “Our customers demand for excellent malt will always be our top priority. “ said Hamachek. Great Western’s equipment is well suited to the precise requirements of the brewers who buy the malt. “It’s simple, when a company meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of its customers, everyone wins. It’s just good business.”
Friday, February 6, 2009
WSU Vancouver to Participate in National Teach-in on Global Warming
VANCOUVER, Wash. - A series of events will be presented by Washington State University Vancouver students to focus on the problem of global climate change. These events are part of the National Teach-in on Global Warming on Feb. 5. All of these events are free and open to the public.
A panel on "Sustainability Initiatives in Vancouver and Clark County"
will be presented 12-1:15 p.m. in the Multimedia Building, room 6.
Members of the panel include Gordon Euler, Clark County Community Planning; Sunrise O'Mahoney, Board president, Vancouver Food Co-op; and Matt Ransom, City of Vancouver Transportation Services Planning manager.
Two screenings of "Everything's Cool," at 9:10-10:25 a.m. and at
2:50-4:05 p.m. will be followed by discussions in the Administration Building, room 129.
Another screening and discussion of, "Everything's Cool" from 6:30 - 9 p.m. will be held at Clark College in the Penguin Union Building, rooms
258 B & C. The discussion is presented by WSU Vancouver Political Science Associate Professor Paul Thiers in partnership with WSU Vancouver, the Center for Social and Environmental Justice and Clark College. Pizza and beverages will be provided.
Parking is available at parking meters or in the blue lot for $3.
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. We offer 16 bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at www.vancouver.wsu.edu
A panel on "Sustainability Initiatives in Vancouver and Clark County"
will be presented 12-1:15 p.m. in the Multimedia Building, room 6.
Members of the panel include Gordon Euler, Clark County Community Planning; Sunrise O'Mahoney, Board president, Vancouver Food Co-op; and Matt Ransom, City of Vancouver Transportation Services Planning manager.
Two screenings of "Everything's Cool," at 9:10-10:25 a.m. and at
2:50-4:05 p.m. will be followed by discussions in the Administration Building, room 129.
Another screening and discussion of, "Everything's Cool" from 6:30 - 9 p.m. will be held at Clark College in the Penguin Union Building, rooms
258 B & C. The discussion is presented by WSU Vancouver Political Science Associate Professor Paul Thiers in partnership with WSU Vancouver, the Center for Social and Environmental Justice and Clark College. Pizza and beverages will be provided.
Parking is available at parking meters or in the blue lot for $3.
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. We offer 16 bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at www.vancouver.wsu.edu
NEW VIDEO DIARY CONTEST “BORN TO BE A STAR!” LOOKING FOR FIRST TIME MOTHERS-TO-BE
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Feb. 4, 2008. If you or someone you know if having a baby for the first time, don’t miss the chance to sign up for yourBABYyourWAY.com’s first Born to be a Star! contest.
YourBABYyourWAY.com is searching for an online Born to be a Star! video diary personality to share the many ups and downs of pregnancy and the life-changing journey of becoming a new parent.
“When a woman is pregnant for the first time, it’s obviously an exciting time for her and it also reminds other parents of that wonderful time in their lives,” says Joe Chang, MD, The Women’s Clinic of Vancouver, and yourBABYyourWAY.com blogger. “A video diary offers a unique record of this amazing experience for the mother-to-be and for other women who can relate to what she’s going through.”
If you are pregnant for the first time, apply now to be an online video diary personality at www.yourBABYyourWAY.com/star. If selected, you could win a prize package worth more than $3,000 (including $1,000 cash)! Applications will be accepted through 4pm on Feb. 28, 2009.
YourBABYyourWAY.com is a unique online resource on conception, pregnancy and parenting. It connects local people to key services, expert advice, special values and others interested in parenting right here in the Portland/Vancouver area. The website uses the latest in interactive online connections and activities such as personal blogs, forums, reader’s polls, and book reviews.
“Women rely heavily on the opinions and experience of other women when considering the potential of parenting,” explains Dr. Chang. “This new online resource helps them connect like never before.”
YourBABYyourWAY.com is searching for an online Born to be a Star! video diary personality to share the many ups and downs of pregnancy and the life-changing journey of becoming a new parent.
“When a woman is pregnant for the first time, it’s obviously an exciting time for her and it also reminds other parents of that wonderful time in their lives,” says Joe Chang, MD, The Women’s Clinic of Vancouver, and yourBABYyourWAY.com blogger. “A video diary offers a unique record of this amazing experience for the mother-to-be and for other women who can relate to what she’s going through.”
If you are pregnant for the first time, apply now to be an online video diary personality at www.yourBABYyourWAY.com/star. If selected, you could win a prize package worth more than $3,000 (including $1,000 cash)! Applications will be accepted through 4pm on Feb. 28, 2009.
YourBABYyourWAY.com is a unique online resource on conception, pregnancy and parenting. It connects local people to key services, expert advice, special values and others interested in parenting right here in the Portland/Vancouver area. The website uses the latest in interactive online connections and activities such as personal blogs, forums, reader’s polls, and book reviews.
“Women rely heavily on the opinions and experience of other women when considering the potential of parenting,” explains Dr. Chang. “This new online resource helps them connect like never before.”
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Holmquist: Overly broad bill could unintentionally limit free speech, violate federal law and cost jobs
OLYMPIA… In a Senate Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee hearing today, Sen. Janéa Holmquist (R- Moses Lake), the ranking Republican member on the committee, called on her Senate colleagues to reject a bill that would limit the free speech of employers and possibly violate the National Labor Relations Act.
Senate Bill 5446 would prohibit all communication and/or activities related to legislation, elected officials, candidates, religious holidays (including parties) or charity drives. Employees would be able to sue employers who violate the provisions of this act for even sending out a notice regarding a charity drive.
“Let’s be honest about the motivation behind this bill,” Holmquist said. “This bill is a top priority for labor unions, and their intent is to gag employers and stop them from being able to mention anything about labor/management issues at work.”
Holmquist also addressed the legal issue concerning the National Labor Relations Act. The measure attempts to prevent employers from talking to employees about labor/management issues in the workplace – something the United States Supreme Court has already declared states can’t regulate.
In a 7-2 decision last June, the Court struck down a similar, even narrower, law in California.
“At a moment when we have serious issues to address – from a $6 billion and growing projected deficit to rapidly increasing layoffs and unemployment – why is the majority party using valuable time to push a bill that would never stand up to scrutiny from the courts?” Holmquist asked.
The bill would also limit these activities at work:
· Charity drives
· Christmas parties, cards and music
· Radio stations playing Christian or other types of religious music
· Hallway conversations between managers and workers about any political or religious issue or community event
· E-mails from managers or employers about anything related to charity or community events
· A Combined Fund drive sponsoring needy families during the holidays.
During the hearing on the bill, Holmquist asked representatives of the Washington State Labor Council: “Do you object to an employer sending an e-mail or a flyer regarding a charity event, organizing a relay for life or the Combined Fund drive, or any casual political conversation in the work place?” They responded that it was not their intent to limit these conversations. Bottom line, several attorneys testified today that the bill is much broader than the Labor Council’s stated intent.
“I’m looking forward to working with them to clarify their stated intent,” said Holmquist.
“Given the current recession, the increasing unemployment, and the number of struggling employers, the majority party has sent a message that Washington State is not friendly to employers,” Holmquist added. “So say good-bye to charity drives at work and say good-bye to Washington employers and the jobs they create.”
Senate Bill 5446 would prohibit all communication and/or activities related to legislation, elected officials, candidates, religious holidays (including parties) or charity drives. Employees would be able to sue employers who violate the provisions of this act for even sending out a notice regarding a charity drive.
“Let’s be honest about the motivation behind this bill,” Holmquist said. “This bill is a top priority for labor unions, and their intent is to gag employers and stop them from being able to mention anything about labor/management issues at work.”
Holmquist also addressed the legal issue concerning the National Labor Relations Act. The measure attempts to prevent employers from talking to employees about labor/management issues in the workplace – something the United States Supreme Court has already declared states can’t regulate.
In a 7-2 decision last June, the Court struck down a similar, even narrower, law in California.
“At a moment when we have serious issues to address – from a $6 billion and growing projected deficit to rapidly increasing layoffs and unemployment – why is the majority party using valuable time to push a bill that would never stand up to scrutiny from the courts?” Holmquist asked.
The bill would also limit these activities at work:
· Charity drives
· Christmas parties, cards and music
· Radio stations playing Christian or other types of religious music
· Hallway conversations between managers and workers about any political or religious issue or community event
· E-mails from managers or employers about anything related to charity or community events
· A Combined Fund drive sponsoring needy families during the holidays.
During the hearing on the bill, Holmquist asked representatives of the Washington State Labor Council: “Do you object to an employer sending an e-mail or a flyer regarding a charity event, organizing a relay for life or the Combined Fund drive, or any casual political conversation in the work place?” They responded that it was not their intent to limit these conversations. Bottom line, several attorneys testified today that the bill is much broader than the Labor Council’s stated intent.
“I’m looking forward to working with them to clarify their stated intent,” said Holmquist.
“Given the current recession, the increasing unemployment, and the number of struggling employers, the majority party has sent a message that Washington State is not friendly to employers,” Holmquist added. “So say good-bye to charity drives at work and say good-bye to Washington employers and the jobs they create.”
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