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West Coast Bank Donates $5 000 to LifeWorks Northwest's Low Income Housing Project After School Program

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To introduce themselves to the Phoenix market, the Company participated as
a sponsor for the Phoenix Art Museum 's Art and Flowers event and will be
hosting an invitation only Preview Party to kick off the 3 day Grand Opening
Celebrations running from March 4th - March 6th.com .wcb.

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For more information, visit the Company web site at http://www.

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, West Coast Bank
(Nasdaq: WCBO) has donated $5,000 to LifeWorks Northwest's Low Income Housing
Project After School Program, which provides after school activities for
children in seven Portland Housing Authority Projects.8
billion in assets, operating 52 offices in Oregon and Washington.

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By offering the broadest merchandise assortments and
high levels of in-stocks, our customers will come to count on us for current
trends, exclusive merchandise, regional , ethnic and everyday products, and
dominant presentations that reflect original and discriminating decorating
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This program is designed
to introduce interested consumers to qualified professionals.michaels.

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The store features a broad assortment of dried and permanent
botanicals , floral supplies, wedding and event supplies, seasonal merchandise
as well as complete collection of beautiful home decor, all in stocked
quantities to satisfy the needs of professionals.

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Said Hiemenz, "The sophistication and vitality of the growing Phoenix
market is what is bringing us here, and it's the perfect place to expand our
wholesale business."
This press release is also available on the Star Decorators Wholesale web
site at (http://www.

West Coast Bancorp, one of Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies
to Work For in 2004 and 2005, is a Northwest bank holding company with $1.

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"Our goal with
the Design Connection is to help our Members grow their businesses via a free
referral service from Star Decorators, while also serving the needs of the
community in lieu of them being able to shop with us," said Duane Hiemenz, SVP
of New Business Development for Michaels Stores Inc. web site (http://www. For more information, see http://www.

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While Star Decorators is a wholesale provider with immense inventory,
there is no minimum purchase requirement.

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This wholesale concept is not open
to the general public, however, the Scottsdale location will offer a service
to the retail consumer called the Design Connection. This project is a great
example of private industry collaborating with government and non-profit
organizations to make a difference in the communities we all serve. The company
combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the
local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community
bank.

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The 30,000 square
foot warehouse will offer more than 15,000 SKUs, providing a complete line of
merchandise for interior decorators and designers, retail florists, event
planners , specialty shops, and other professionals.
Regional President Dave Hansen said, "The unique partnership between the
bank, LifeWorks Northwest, the Portland Housing Authority and Portland
Community College ensures that at-risk children from low to moderate income
families have safe and positive after-school options.

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Partnership With Government and Non-Profit Organizations Ensures Safe
Activities for At-Risk Children

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IRVING, Texas, Star Decorators Wholesale, a
division of Michaels Stores Inc.

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Star Decorators Wholesale is a premier provider of top quality supplies
and decor components to creative professionals in the design, event and floral
industries.
In addition to the Design Connection, Star Decorators also focuses on
continuing education for their Members by hosting Design Seminars throughout
the year on topics such as the leading trends in floral design, home decor,
wedding events and sympathy.
Hiemenz concluded , "We want to be Arizona's first choice for unique decor
and design products.

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The design seminars feature nationally renowned
designers and are a free service to the Star Decorators membership base .com.

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Star Decorators Wholesale Expands to Scottsdale

Details regarding these and
other events will be available at the store and online at
http://www.

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LifeWorks Northwest promotes a healthy community by providing quality and
culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the
lifespan.

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The donation funds
school supplies, arts and crafts, books and recreational opportunities, and
provides healthy snacks for children participating in the after-school club.

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The company also donated $500 to provide meals for recent mentoring family
meetings and is planning a summer field trip for the children to the Evergreen
Aviation Museum in McMinnville.

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