Clark County Life

Try This: Fly, dance and rock on this week

May 27, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

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I found the recipe for Chicken Strata in my grandmother's old recipe box, a comforting family casserole straight from the 1950s.

Chicken Strata among the comforting 1950s entrees worth a revival

May 26, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Casseroles suffer from a somewhat unglamorous reputation. You won’t find tuna casserole on the menu at any self-respecting restaurant, or a cheese-and-broccoli bake. These dishes are almost exclusively enjoyed in the domestic realm, conjuring images of a ’50s-era homemaker in a poofy tulle skirt and fancy apron pulling a steaming… Read story

After Italy's surrender in 1943, the Allies sent Italian prisoners of war to the U.S. Some came to Vancouver to wait out the end of the war. The POWs followed the barracks military schedule and discipline. They wore khaki uniforms with "Italy" patches on the left sleeve. Those with specialized skills put their experience to use for the Army. The rest labored at Vancouver Barracks on anything the military needed. The men in this photo appear to be in a woodworking shop. The POWs stayed until 1946 working at the barracks, Camp Hathaway and Camp Bonneville. (Contributed by U.S.

Clark County History: Italian POWs

May 23, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

An Italian soldier who fought for Mussolini oddly rests among American soldiers’ graves at the Vancouver Barracks Post Cemetery. Vincenzo Dioguardi arrived in Vancouver with other prisoners of war. He wasn’t a casualty of brutal POW conditions. No, a passenger in an Army jeep, the 36-year-old died when it crashed.… Read story

Check It Out: ‘Shellebrate’ World Turtle Day with books

May 23, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

The month of May celebrates World Turtle Day (or as the website, worldturtleday.org, cleverly explains, it’s time to “shellebrate” all things turtle). When it comes to reptiles, I have no problem playing favorites: turtles win. I’m a fan of these slow-movers for several reasons. First of all, “slow” is not… Read story

Hudson's Bay High School senior Owen Lazaro-Colin learned professional video production skills this year through the Vancouver Public Schools Game Time internship. "That, for me, kind of fills in the senior experience," he said.

Clark County students ‘push their limit,’ transform crisis into opportunities

May 23, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Mountain View High School senior Diego Inzunza has played trombone with his school band since fifth grade. In his freshman and sophomore years, he watched upperclass leaders proudly carry the band’s banner and conduct special performances, attend music festivals and organize student socials. He eagerly awaited his turn to contribute. Read story

Energy Adviser: Save time, money with native plants

It’s a colorful time of year in Southwest Washington, as nature’s floral lushness is on full display. If the springtime blooms have you inspired to add some vegetation to your home, choose plants that will reap the maximum benefit with the least amount of effort or resources. Read story

Tips to help you find your new favorite glass of wine in Clark County

Tasting room associate Theo Squires serves a customer at Brian Carter Cellars at The Waterfront Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021.

Wine is nothing new in Clark County, where English Estate, Windy Hills, Heisen House and others have made red, white and rosé for many years. The recent addition of a cluster of tasting rooms at Vancouver’s waterfront, however, makes it easier than ever to try a variety of wines in… Read story