Capturing nature’s majesty

Capturing nature’s majesty

Looking at photographer Cindy Kassab’s work is similar to gazing into a kaleidoscope of color, light and breathtaking natural beauty.
Kassab, 61, is the featured artist at the Camas Public Library’s Second Story Gallery in April.
She first caught the photography bug in her teens, when she moved from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles to the clear mountain air of Switzerland.

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A unique cultural experience

A unique cultural experience

When one hears the phrase, “Japanese Festival,” places like Portland, Tacoma or Seattle typically come to mind.
However, Washougal High School has its own festival, the only one of its kind in the Clark County area.
For the past eight years Japanese teacher Shoko Parker and her students have spent several months preparing for the March 29 event, which includes entertainment by Japanese performers, swordsmanship lessons via Skype, food and activities.

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Understanding Alzheimer's

Understanding Alzheimer's

Every 68 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in three senior citizens dies from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
With statistics such as these, it is likely that most people will deal with this deadly disease at some point.
Jeri Warner of Camas experienced the devastating impacts of Alzheimer’s after her mother, Laurie Snoey, was diagnosed in 2005.

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The road to recovery

The road to recovery

“I think about the years I spent just passing through
I’d like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You’ve been there you understand
It’s all part of a grander plan that is coming true.
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.”

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The Birch Street Uptown Lounge

Color & light

Color & light

Shirley Bishop walked into the office at her Portland interior design job last September and received the shock of her life.“After 30 years in the industry, I was laid off. Never thought it would happen to me. It was a total shock.”
Reeling, she began packing up her work area.
“Thankfully, they let me come back in to finish taking my files off the computer,” she said.
Sometimes, it takes a life-altering event to make you realize what you really want.
Bishop used her free time to focus on her fledging business, Studio 13 GlassArt. She now hosts regular classes in her Washougal studio and experiments with all types of fused glass projects. Bishop also joined Made in Vancouver, a group of 200 artisans.

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