November 8, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Life
As a seventh-grader, I unexpectedly achieved that elusive goal, and attained notoriety and thanks from my whole class. Not easy to accomplish in a class of do-gooders, miscreants and a few who may have gotten into the slug bait. Read story
November 8, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Life
The territorial Legislature of 1885-86 passed a bill establishing the first school for children with disabilities, then named the Washington School for Defective Youth. The act defined the institution’s management, director’s salary, application and admission procedures. By happenstance or purpose, the law left out a building fund. Read story
November 7, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Life
What are some of the things I need to do in the garden for winter protection? Read story
November 7, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Life
Gift giving can be a challenge. Read story
November 6, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life
The coronavirus pandemic is altering the Vancouver Farmers Market’s cool-weather offerings this year. Read story
November 5, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Life
Following the successful presentation of its first online concert, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will forge ahead this weekend with its second offering in a concert series that has been re-imagined to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The number of musicians will again be limited to a size that… Read story
November 4, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life
Although they grow well in our climate, persimmons seem like an exotic fruit, not often found in fruit bowls alongside apples, oranges and bananas. As for me, I’m simply mad about them. I’d rather have a luscious, ripe persimmon than a bowl of ice cream, and that’s really saying something,… Read story
November 3, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life
The great thing about winter in Western Washington is how mild it stays. The coolness and dampness here are child’s play compared to in Craig Romano’s native New England. Read story
November 1, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Life
I enjoy discovering titles in the library’s collection. Not being able to physically browse the shelves I have to rely on the catalog to surprise me with bibliographic treasures. Sometimes I have a theme in mind, but other times, like now, I let serendipity lead the way. In this instance… Read story
