Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of The Reflector from 30, 20 and 10 years ago, respectively.
A look back at this month, 30 years ago
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The Reflector
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2/26/24
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During the remodeling of the exterior to a new Al and Ernie’s Bakery and Cafe, which will be opening soon in Battle Ground on Main Street, builders uncovered a hidden gem from the city’s …
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The Reflector
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2/5/24
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The Elim Lutheran Church congregation in Hockinson has become a staple for Hockinson events and now will celebrate its 140-year milestone this year.
The congregation was founded on March 22, …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/22/24
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The city of La Center turned 114 years old in 2023, and, to celebrate, city staff unveiled a plan to improve the community for the next century.
La Center’s history includes multiple names …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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12/26/23
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Local resident Jeff Smith has been collecting Native American artifacts in northern and western Clark County since he was young and has gained a huge interest in the history of the artifacts.
He …
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Cade Barker /cade@thereflector.com
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11/21/23
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People driving on Northeast 279th Street north of Battle Ground may have come across a towering, triangular-roofed barn overlooking a field.
The impressive barn was built in 1913, belonging to …
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A legendary forest fire is back in the spotlight this year as discussions of how the state handles wild blazes is a main topic of discussion.
On Sept. 8, 1902, the Yacolt Burn, a fire named …
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Rick Bannan / rick@thereflector.com
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9/25/23
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Dairy farmers spent just a weekend building this towering barn in Clark County’s Highland area in 1903. The barn belonged to the Christensen family. Current property owner Larry Schlect adores …
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9/25/23
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The Battle Ground High School class of 1953 experienced World War II while in their earlier years of schooling, as well as survived earthquakes and more. In 2023, that class of 1953 celebrated their …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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8/21/23
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Frequent drivers in Battle Ground probably recognize the name Onsdorff as a boulevard through town was named after founding father Peter Onsdorff.
According to the history book, …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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8/21/23
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The Clark County Fair turned 155 years old in 2023, while the state of Washington only turned 134 years old.
Despite its long history including numerous location changes, the fair has …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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8/21/23
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World War II reenactors brought their own equipment and wore their own uniforms to provide a glimpse of what Fort Vancouver would have looked like during that time period on, Saturday, July 22.
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/24/23
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A new book answering the question of the origins of Battle Ground’s name, “Peace Wins … at the Battle Ground 1855,” is available only at Literary Leftovers in the Battle …
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The Reflector
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7/24/23
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Julia Stepper, a graduate of Woodland High School, now a history teacher at her alma mater, was recently awarded the prestigious James Madison Fellowship. The James Madison Fellowship is a $25,000 …
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The Reflector
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7/24/23
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The Clark County Historical Museum’s 2023 Speaker Series will have William Woodward share his presentation “Will The 2020s Roar Like The 1920s” on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Clark …
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The Reflector
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7/24/23
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On May 18, 1980, a powerful eruption that could be heard from over 200 miles away occurred as Mount St. Helens blew its top, darkening cities with ash from a mushroom cloud that reached a width of 40 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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5/22/23
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A lake featuring a variety of names and different activities can be found just northeast of Battle Ground.
Battle Ground Lake is known by Native Americans as Lake Oluk, which translates to …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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4/24/23
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The Ridgefield Heritage Society will provide a presentation on pioneering women of the city to cap off Women’s History Month at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Ridgefield Community …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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3/20/23
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Lewisville Regional Park, a bustling home of outdoor recreation opportunities in Clark County, was established in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
The WPA was formed in 1935 as a …
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Cade Barker / For The Reflector
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1/23/23
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