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The Miss Teen La Center Scholarship Pageant celebrated 20 years this year at the La Center Our Days festival, July 29. The pageant expanded to include all of North County. This year’s court is (from left to right): Fourth-runner up Savannah Terrill, 14, a freshman at La Center High School Third-runner up Sara Schtezel, 14, a freshman at Cedar Tree Christian School, in Ridgefield; Miss Teen La Center 2023 Kylee Mills, 14, a freshman at La Center High School; First runner-up Leah Lee, 16, a junior at Battle Ground High School; Second runner-up Adrionna McClellan, 15, a sophomore at Battle Ground High School.
Miss Teen La Center Scholarship Pageant celebrates 20 years
A classic car rides up to the awards table during the La Center Our Days car show July 29.
Classic cars shine at Our Days show
Dr. Jillian Stansbury measures an herb for a customer at the Battle Ground Healing Arts and Apothecary on Tuesday, July 18.
Natural medicine specialist provides an alternative to western medicine in Battle Ground
Dr. Jillian Stansbury, founder of Battle Ground Healing Arts and Apothecary, which specializes in natural medicine, has made it her life work to become an expert in botanical medicine. In … more
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Sharon Wodtke, right, president of Battle Ground Seniors Citizens, hugs Debi Friesz during the seventh annual Senior Heroes Awards ceremony at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver on Wednesday, July 12.
Seventh annual Senior Heroes Awards honored caregivers, organizations and senior ambassadors
The seventh annual Senior He roes Awards ceremony at the Pearson Air Museum on Wednesday, July 12, honored numerous caregivers, organizations and senior citizen ambassadors for their efforts in … more
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Giving Circle awards $20,200 to four local groups focusing on needs of older adults
The Ripple Impact NW Giving Circle recently awarded $20,200 to four local groups focused on the needs of older adults. The grant was divided based on needs to the groups, which include Battle Ground … more
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Mckenzie Brown, of Royal Vision Equine, provides performance therapy to her horse named Royal on Thursday, June 29.
Royal Vision Equine provides structural therapy for performance horses
At 21 years old, Mckenzie Brown launched Royal Vision Equine, a business that provides horse structural therapy. Brown’s business opened on Monday, June 26, and she is already booked out … more
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A young Pacific Bleeding Heart plant in a native plant garden near Lewisville Park is seen Friday, June 9.
Northwest native plants benefit landscape, wildlife and pollinators
The Pacific Northwest is abundantly rich in native plants of all sizes, which can be utilized to benefit the landscape, wildlife and pollinators. The U.S. Forest Service encourages people to use … more
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Fran Duncan adjusts an obstacle during the Clark County Saddle Club’s trail course event on June 3.
Riders take on trials on the trail at Clark County Saddle Club event
It takes momentum to get over an obstacle. One thing Fran Duncan, a longtime Clark County Saddle Club member and organizer, notices among inexperienced equestrians is a lack of that momentum. … more
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Special interest vehicles fill the cruise-in area of Alderbrook Park for the first cruise-in of the summer on Friday, May 26.
Cruise-ins return to Alderbrook Park during summer months
A summer favorite in the car enthusiast community has returned to the Cascade foothills of Eastern Clark County. Alderbrook Park in Brush Prairie held its first cruise-in of the season on … more
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Dr. Karen Stevens-Barnes works on a client at her practice, Nu-Life Wellness Center, in Battle Ground.
Nu-Life Wellness Center provides a unique approach for its clients
Nu-Life Wellness Center has a variety of services to offer its clients like chiropractic care, a red light therapy bed, foot detoxes, nutritional response testing and massages. Karen … more
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Jim Hobson, 19, of Battle Ground, water-skis on May 18, 1980, as Mount St. Helens erupts in the background.
Clark County residents reflect on 43rd anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption
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 … more
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A side wall is constructed in Wolf Industries’ factory in Battle Ground on Thursday, May 4.
Battle Ground’s Wolf Industries offers multiple styles of ADUs and a stress-free process
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have sparked a lot of interest in recent years. Wolf Industries sales representative Kelsey Franco said they are great for aging family members, helping young … more
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It is strongly suggested that bird baths be cleaned on a weekly basis to eliminate mosquito larvae.
Clark County Mosquito Control District offers solutions for residents battling pesky mosquitoes
As mosquito season arrives in North Clark County, there are some simple methods residents are encouraged to use to limit their negative impacts. The Clark County Mosquito Control District … more
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A vendor at last year’s farmers market held at the community center in Battle Ground.
BG Farmers Market is back in a new location
The Battle Ground Farmers Market season is upon us with the first one kicking off from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 2. This year’s farmers market — which will be held every Friday from … more
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Hockinson equestrians Evelyn Vossler (2016) and Brooklynn Slaby cross paths in Tacoma on Saturday, April 15 for the team’s final district meet of the season.
Hockinson equestrians earn state berths, medals in final district meet
Athletes on Hockinson’s Washington High School Equestrian Team (WAHSET), in the final district meet of their season on Saturday, April 15, earned trips to state and medals in over a dozen … more
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A Clark Public Utilities employee educates people about electric vehicles and at home charging stations at the Home and Garden Idea Fair in Ridgefield on Saturday, April 29. In the background is a fully electric work van that CPU utilizes.
Clark Public Utilities educates consumers on how to reduce carbon footprint through EV Garage display
Employees from Clark Public Utilities volunteered their time during the Home and Garden Idea Fair to answer questions and to provide more information about electric vehicles (EV) and the resources … more
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A person sits on a dock at Battle Ground Lake on Wednesday, April 19.
A place of history: Battle Ground Lake State Park known as the crater lake of Clark County
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 … more
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Longtime Battle Ground resident, Dorothy Yost, knits sweater number 1,002 at her home on Tuesday, April 11. The sweater will be donated to the Open House Ministries in Vancouver.
Battle Ground senior citizen has made 1,000 sweaters for local youth in 25 years
Ninety-year-old Dorothy Yost recently reached a milestone after she knitted her 1,000th sweater for charity in March. For the last 25 years, Yost, of Battle Ground, has crafted the clothing which … more
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Hockinson’s Clara Dewitt sorts cows during an equestrian meet for district 6 of the Washington High School Equestrian Team program on Sunday, March 19.
Hockinson equestrian team secures multiple top 10 finishes at first meet of season
The Hockinson equestrian team secured 35 top 10 finishes across 20 events during its first meet of the season, which was held at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma in mid-March. In the … more
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Wake’s Driving School is the only driver’s ed program in Battle Ground. It is located at 105 W. Main St. in unit 103.
Wake’s Driving School offers driver’s ed program to students in North Clark County
Wake’s Driving School in Battle Ground helps prepare teens so they can hit the road equipped with the proper knowledge to drive safely. I n Washington, teens can get their learner’s … more
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