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Clark County Life

Check It Out: Let’s turn the page for kinder, gentler 2021

January 17, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

2021 isn’t even a month old, and hey, I’m willing to give it some more time, but honestly, the year isn’t off to a great start. However, I am an optimist, and that is what prompts me to suggest that the world needs to take a deep breath and count… Read story

This is the only known photo of the Slacker Obelisk erected in Camas in September 1918. Anyone not supporting World War I, not buying Liberty Bonds, pacifists, union members willing to strike, anyone with a German surname, or anyone considered &quot;red&quot; was viewed by the eagerly patriotic as slacking in their duty. This attitude led to conflict and the establishment of sedition laws and surveillance groups that violated innocent citizens&#039; civil rights. No one knows when or why the structure simply vanished one day.

Clark County History: Camas ‘slacker’ monument

This is the only known photo of the Slacker Obelisk erected in Camas in September 1918. Anyone not supporting World War I, not buying Liberty Bonds, pacifists, union members willing to strike, anyone with a German surname, or anyone considered &quot;red&quot; was viewed by the eagerly patriotic as slacking in their duty. This attitude led to conflict and the establishment of sedition laws and surveillance groups that violated innocent citizens&#039; civil rights. No one knows when or why the structure simply vanished one day.

January 17, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

One September morning in 1918, Camas residents awoke to find a yellow obelisk standing in the center of the town’s main thoroughfare. An imitation Teutonic helmet crowned it. Clearly, art wasn’t its point. Local men built it to intimidate individuals they deemed “slackers,” anyone failing to match their patriotic fervor.… Read story

Parent helper Sarah Stowe gives Aurora Lund, 3, a pump of hand sanitizer following snack time on Tuesday at the Camas-Washougal Parent Co-Op preschool. All students received hand sanitizer after snack time before returning to coloring projects.

Camas-Washougal Parent Co-op faces hard times, deadline

Parent helper Sarah Stowe gives Aurora Lund, 3, a pump of hand sanitizer following snack time on Tuesday at the Camas-Washougal Parent Co-Op preschool. All students received hand sanitizer after snack time before returning to coloring projects.

January 17, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

The Camas-Washougal Parent Co-op, the oldest continuously operating preschool in Clark County, survived World War II and the Great Recession. Whether it survives the COVID-19 pandemic, however, remains to be seen. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Young musicians leave lasting impression

January 17, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

The orchestra members, all dressed in formal black suits, sit quietly, their instruments at the ready. They form a large half circle around the conductor like a colony of penguins at attention. The conductor raises his baton, bringing a hushed readiness. Then, after a pause, he sweeps his baton down.… Read story

Creme Brulee shallot

Gardening with Allen: Top honors go to trio of tasty veggies

Creme Brulee shallot

January 16, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

Three new vegetables have been given awards by All-America Selections, the nonprofit testing organization for new flowers and vegetables. Read story

Kinnikinnik is a longtime favorite, evergreen groundcover with all season interest in the garden.

Pretty, practical native plants perfect for Clark County

Kinnikinnik is a longtime favorite, evergreen groundcover with all season interest in the garden.

January 16, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

One glance out the window confirms that this is winter’s bleakest part, but that’s why it’s the best time to start thinking about how beautiful your summer garden will be with new native plants. Read story

Energy Adviser: Many ways to give, receive energy aid

January 16, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

In Clark County, households across our communities continue to struggle to make ends meet as they endure ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Vegan breakfast sandwiches from River Maiden, Dev&#039;s Coffee Bar and Seize the Bagel.

Clark County menus offer tasty plant-based breakfast options that can satisfy the unsuspecting

Vegan breakfast sandwiches from River Maiden, Dev&#039;s Coffee Bar and Seize the Bagel.

January 15, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life

Over the past year, vegan breakfast sandwiches appeared on menus throughout Clark County. Vegan-curious, I tried every one that I could find. Expecting substitutes with odd textures attempting to taste like their meat, dairy and egg cohorts, I was pleasantly surprised to find many tasty plant-based options that would fool… Read story

Competition winners get turns in Vancouver Symphony spotlight

January 14, 2021, 9:43am Clark County Life

The winners of last year’s Young Artist Competition, violinist Hanami Froom, pianist Jacob Nenow and oboist Ben Price, are finally getting their due. Because of the pandemic, their scheduled appearance as soloists with the Vancouver Symphony was delayed until this weekend. Read story

Tickets at half-price as Oregon Zoo reopens

January 14, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life

The Oregon Zoo reopened to limited walk-thru visitors last month. To help families suffering from the pandemic's financial blow, now the zoo is offering half off the usual admission of $12.95 for kids and $17.95 for adults. Read story