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Masks, social distancing disregarded at candidate meetup
A Camas forum for Republican candidates is drawing some ire over its attendees’ flouting of masking and social distancing rules. President Liz Pike of the Clark County Republican Women hosted the forum at her Shangri-La Farm. Guests included John Ley and Rey Reynolds, both running for the state Senate, as well as Tim Eyman, Phil […]
Christmas Cake
My mantra: Happiness now. Why wait until tomorrow if you can have happiness right this minute? This recipe contains two things you need for happiness now: a little Christmas spirit and a lot of brandy. Sure, the rest of the world is grilling corn and flipping burgers. Let them fawn over summer fruit. We […]
Can the primaries draw even one-third of voters?
The long-anticipated 2020 general election is almost here, but there’s some primary business to handle first. Ballots for the Aug. 4 primary and special elections were mailed Friday to Clark County voters, according to the county elections office. In 2016, the previous Presidential election year, the primary elections drew a 30 percent turnout in the […]
Michigan plans to push ahead with fall sports as schedule, with flexibility to change
The plan in Michigan is to start fall high school sports as scheduled, even though those plans could change anytime between now and the start of fall practices on Aug. 10, the Michigan High School Athletic Association announced Friday. The MHSAA’s executive council met Wednesday to discuss possible options before deciding that options like flipping […]
Chair Exercise
With so many of us working from home in less-than-ideal ergonomics and many feeling a sense of stress and anxiety due to Covid-19, a quick and easy movement routine that you can do at your desk can be a life-changer. This 10-minute plan can help minimize aches and pains, reduce tightness, improve circulation, get your […]
New York announces nearly one month delay to start of a condensed fall prep sports season
Last week, The Columbian shared some possible scenarios for high school sports in the fall, based on scenarios devised by a COVID-19 task force in New York state. On Thursday, New York made its decision. The New York State Public High School Association said high school sports, which were scheduled to begin practices on Aug. […]
As other states delay, Idaho is pushing ahead with fall prep sports as scheduled
On Wednesday, North Carolina and South Carolina joined a growing list of states that announced a delay in the start of the 2020-21 high school sports calendar. But right next door to Washington, Idaho announced Wednesday that is was planning to go ahead with fall sports as scheduled. “My feeling is we’re going to have […]
Cats Who Won’t Cuddle
Does YOUR cat like being lifted up and held? Does she remain in your arms long enough for it to count as a cuddle? Or does she squirm and wriggle and do all she can to escape your embrace? According to some veterinary behaviorists, not all cats are created equal – in terms of cuddling. […]
Ice Tray Cheesecake Bites and Chocolate Magic Shell
Never mind the heat, it’s all about staying cool. Here are two chilly desserts that are fast, fun and easy to make right at home. Nothing says summer like ice cream and who doesn’t love a dipped cone? Here’s how to bring a little of that vacation ice cream shop to your kitchen. If you […]
Every All-Region boys track and field athlete of the year from 2002 to 2019
Every Columbian All-Region boys track and field athlete of the year from 2002-2019: 2019 – Daniel Maton, Camas 2018 – Trey Knight, Ridgefield 2017 – Daniel Maton, Camas 2016 – Mason Scheidel, Skyview 2015 – Lexington Reese, Mountain View 2014 – James Phillips, Prairie 2013 – Peter Zalk, Prairie 2012 – Sean Keller, Heritage 2011 […]
Google lists Confederate park as ‘public bathroom’
Anyone who researches Confederate monuments will find a range of descriptions. One of them, at least locally, is “public bathroom.” As of Thursday afternoon, those who Googled “Jefferson Davis Park” near Ridgefield would have noticed that Google Maps (which often appears to the right of the computer screen after entering a search item) lists it […]
Pump Your Muscles and Heart with Outdoor Workouts
Since the risk for exposure to Covid-19 is lower outdoors, many people are opting for outdoor workouts. Fortunately, the weather is cooperating making exercising outside more enjoyable. Here is a workout that you can do outdoors that involves both cardio-respiratory and muscle conditioning exercise. The program alternates between periods of running or walking and resistance […]
Retiree group backing Long for Congress
The Alliance for Retired Americans, a nonprofit senior advocacy group, is supporting Carolyn Long in her bid to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in November. The organization announced its endorsement in a media release Monday. Jackie Boschok, President of the Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans, said in the release that Long “shares our goal […]
Blueberry Clafoutis
Once blueberry season begins, “pick blueberries” stays on my to-do list until the berries and I both give up and call it quits several months later. There are so many things to do with these summer jewels that it’s hard to decide what to make first. Pies, buckles, cakes, muffins, and crisps have their merits, […]
Clark County councilors take race talk to Facebook
Clark County councilors discuss many topics throughout the year, and some of them are small enough to not draw comments from them. But when it came to a recent discussion about systemic racism that has fostered numerous headlines recently, several councilors whose named haven’t appeared in headlines not only engaged in the lengthy talk; they […]
Booty Blast
Many of us have been resorting to at-home workouts during COVID-19, and the good news is that there are literally hundreds of exercises that you can do from home with little to no equipment. The best program for strengthening and sculpting any area is to incorporate a variety of exercises that challenge the muscles in […]
Toys: How to Clean and When to Toss
CLEANING Fabric and rope toys: Most can be washed by hand in hot, soapy water or in hot water in your washing machine. While the hot water and detergent kills the germs, washing them should remove the stains. If using your machine, place your cat’s toys in a garment bag to keep them separate from […]
Air Fryer Onion Rings with Sweet Chipotle Ketchup
My first job was a part-time, after school shift at Burger King. I loved working in the prep area, but I wanted to make the Whoppers look like they did in the photos: lettuce perfectly placed, meat patty in alignment, and just a smidge of tomato peeking out. I was making them look good, but […]
Are Masks Safe During Exercise?
Since both Governor Inslee and Governor Brown have mandated masks to be worn in all indoor, public locations to help stop the spread of Covid-19, many are concerned with whether there are any safety risks associated with exercising with a mask on. Since many academic institutions are currently closed, large scale experiments are not feasible […]
Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup
Everybody out of the kitchen! Bet you thought you’d never hear me say that. But we have all been cooking, and cooking, and cooking, and the covid routine has turned my normally clean kitchen into an all access zone, pretty much like being permanently stuck in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. I know you […]