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Editor,
As residents of Ridgefield, we have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our schools through our vote on Feb. 11. Propositions 12 and 13 are on the ballot, and these measures …
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1/13/25
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Editor,
As we approach the Feb. 11 election, I want to urge our community to support Ridgefield School District by voting yes on Proposition 12 and Proposition 13. These two levies are critical …
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1/13/25
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Editor,
Mike Myers of Battle Ground does not appear to realize that the ERA failed twice to be ratified by the states. Myers believes that the measure can acquire the force of law by fiat …
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1/13/25
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Editor
On Feb. 11, you have a crucial opportunity to invest in the future of our schools and our community by voting yes on propositions 12 and 13. These measures address the growing needs of …
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1/13/25
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As a grandmother and longtime resident of Hockinson and retired educator, I am writing to urge my fellow community members to support the upcoming bond election in February. This bond is …
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1/13/25
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Editor,
I ask all readers to vote yes on the upcoming Battle Ground Public Schools levy. This levy is solely to continue to support the students of Battle Ground.
Currently, as in the past, …
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1/13/25
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Editor,
This is not the normal anti-personal fireworks in Battle Ground letter.
I could write about the explosions without displays that occur before and after the appointed time. One …
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1/13/25
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Editor,
The recent letter on immigration by Mrs. Randi Condon was well thought out and written. I only have some small corrections and comments to make.
First, the word “vetted” …
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1/7/25
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Editor,
I’m writing to express support for the two levies the Ridgefield School District will have on the Feb. 11 ballot.
Proposition 12 is a replacement of the expiring educational …
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1/7/25
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Editor,
It was disappointing to see in the Dec. 4, 2024, Reflector that the effort to get a YMCA to Battle Ground failed. When I travel across this great nation and visit family and friends, I …
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1/7/25
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Editor,
I support Nancy Halvorson’s Letter regarding the certification and publishing of the Equal Rights Amendment. Ms. Halvorson, president of the League of Women Voters Clark County, …
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12/31/24
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Editor,
It is time to change who can be on City Council, committees and boards in Ridgefield. As all of Clark County knows, Ridgefield is exploding. What some might or might not know is that the …
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12/30/24
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With respect to the letter written to you by Mr. Bruce McClay: Yes, Mr. McClay is indeed correct regarding the wonderful, inspiring words on the plaque of the Statue of Liberty. In 1865, …
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12/23/24
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Editor,
History runs in cycles, repeating itself. This election would be called a short cycle because people (and voters) are full of contradictions and have poor short-term memory.
People …
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12/23/24
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Editor,
In the United States, women and girls are not legally guaranteed equal rights. We have seen the devastating consequences of this reality in our fights against unequal pay, workplace …
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12/16/24
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Editor,
This is a thank you to everyone who made last weekend special in La Center. We joined hundreds of others at the Christmas tree lighting in downtown La Center on Dec. 8. The fireworks(!), …
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12/16/24
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What every parent desires is quality education for their children, and as a heartfelt plea from a parent in the Battle Ground school district, this should not be too much to ask for. My children, …
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12/16/24
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Editor,
On Thanksgiving, as I was pumping gas, a young man was searching through the trash cans for something to eat. One customer rudely told him to get a job. Another quickly got in their car …
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12/16/24
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Editor,
When I moved to this area a few years ago I was excited to be living in a community where there were still ‘neighborhoods’ where people were good and kind, and cared about …
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12/9/24
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Editor,
In the next two weeks, Congress has a critical opportunity to address a pressing issue affecting millions of Americans: the ongoing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates. Over the years, …
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12/9/24
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