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- January 31, 2012
Local Humane Society rescues dogs and cats who would otherwise be euthanized
For many of the cats and dogs who come to the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, some are just hours away from being euthanized.“It’s our mission to end unnecessary euthanization of animals and to place them in forever homes,” interim president Rochelle Ramos said. “We also want to be a resource to people who have to surrender animals or need help caring for them.”
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- by Danielle Frost
- January 31, 2012
Voices of art
Visitors to the Camas High School art show last week may have been surprised to see something considered a faux pas at most venues: People with cell phones pressed to their ears.However, it wasn’t a case of bad manners, but instead technology that allowed users to have a virtual guided tour of the show.
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- by Danielle Frost
- January 24, 2012
Going the extra mile
Mike Broderick never intended to be a career school bus driver.But in the odd twists and turns that life sometimes takes, he became one.
Last month, Broderick, 65, retired after 27 1/2; years with the Washougal School District, ferrying children to and from school in all kinds of weather.
Back when Broderick began driving, the School District took the same attitude toward canceling school as the post office does for delivering mail: Neither ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- January 17, 2012
It’s party planning time
Planning a child’s birthday party can be a lot of fun. It can also be exhausting and time consuming.
That’s why several local businesses offer children’s birthday packages, ranging from a fairy princess dance party to swimming and games.
At Papa’s Ice Cream in Washougal, owner Ivan Gering allows usage of a room which features a Wii and DVD player with a big screen, so partygoers can play games or kick ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- January 10, 2012
Beads Glorious Beads
With the holidays over and January in full swing, time can seem to drag on during the sometimes dreary, short days.
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- by Danielle Frost
- January 5, 2012
Keeping the blahs away
By this time during winter break, video games have usually been played countless times, several movies have been watched, and most kids have had their fill of Christmas cookies.
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- by Danielle Frost
- December 27, 2011
Affordable holidays
As the number of shopping days before Christmas diminish, some of the procrastinators among us may be frantically wondering what on earth to buy for Grandma, or the hostess who seems to have everything, or the family whose name you drew in the annual gift exchange.
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- by Danielle Frost
- December 22, 2011
Creating holiday cheer
From the Oregon Ducks to origami, the themes of 16 fully decorated Christmas trees varied as much as the designers’ imaginations.
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- by Danielle Frost
- December 13, 2011
Inspiration from within
You’re wasting your time getting art degrees and may as well put signs up to exhibit next to your washing machine like all the other girls.”
Almost 60 years later, Susan Smith still remembers that comment from a professor.
“It spurred me on to be a success,” she said. “And I never liked that guy anyway.”
And successful she became. Smith went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine art ...
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- December 6, 2011
Homes for the holidays
As people begin decking out their homes for the holidays, they’ll have the opportunity to glean ideas from four elaborately decorated residences in the Camas area.
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 29, 2011
Stops on the 2011 tour:
Classic home in Formal Federal style:
This home was custom designed by Stephen and Kerry Richards. The home and grounds reflect the couples’ interests and houses a collection of art and antiques that have been added during 46 years of marriage.
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- November 29, 2011
‘Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree’
Although it’s not quite Thanksgiving, at local tree farms, the Christmas spirit is in full swing.
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 22, 2011
A sampling of Christmas tree farms in the Camas-Washougal area
Washougal River Christmas Trees
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- November 22, 2011
A different take on Thanksgiving
Some people look forward to making Thanksgiving dinner like others enjoy watching the Superbowl. For days they plan menus and spend hours in the kitchen, preparing the big meal.
But for the more kitchen phobic or time strapped, sometimes having dinner out can be a huge burden taken off their shoulders.
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 15, 2011
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