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In 1904, the ice cream cone was invented, the United States began construction of the Panama Canal, and a group of employers came together in Seattle to form the Citizens’ Alliance, which later …
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Kris Johnson
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4/15/24
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Editor,
People in the City of Ridgefield are getting excited about the development of the waterfront — a waterfront park with walkable trails; docks; restaurants and retail stores; …
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4/15/24
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Editor,
We are writing to express our deep appreciation for the exceptional transitional kindergarten (TK) program at La Center Elementary and to advocate for its continued funding. TK is a …
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4/15/24
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Editor,
My hat is off to Ridgefield athlete Natalie Evans and her passion for baseball. As a former coach in the area, I follow what is happening in Clark County, from near and far. Most of the …
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4/15/24
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Editor,
There have been many eloquently written letters that have spoken to me deeply about why we need to pass propositions 10 and 11 so that we can build desperately needed schools in …
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4/8/24
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Editor,
From my geezer perspective, I’ll provide a few comments regarding the proposed Ridgefield School District construction bond of almost $200 million. Many recent letters have …
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4/8/24
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Editor,
I encourage Ridgefield voters to vote yes on propositions 10 and 11, which provide sorely needed funds for the construction and expansion of new schools in Ridgefield School District to …
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4/8/24
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The last three to four years have been difficult for many of us, not the least of which are the financial burdens. As I write this, gasoline is up more than 40 cents per gallon to over $4 in the last …
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Richard Rylander
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4/8/24
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Editor,
Clark County Citizens United’s membership is grateful to the Clark County Council for listening to their rural constituents and voted to retain the agricultural building permit …
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4/1/24
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Editor,
A conundrum: Ridgefield growth, taxes and wealth transfer. There are many threads and posts that try to convince Ridgefield residents that the City has no control over our growth. There …
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4/1/24
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While our district has grown and schools are overcrowded, several bad choices have occurred these past several years. Those choices have consequences. The school district taxpayers …
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4/1/24
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I am a mom of three kids under the age of 3 living in Ridgefield. I support both bond propositions 10 and 11 for Ridgefield schools.
As a former kindergarten teacher and elementary …
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4/1/24
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The Ridgefield School District recently wasted $318,000 to pay an outgoing superintendent merely months after saying he had the full support of the board. Now they want voters to pass a …
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4/1/24
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As a dedicated member of the Ridgefield community, I am compelled to address the problem our schools are facing.
Tonight, I’m writing this letter representing the diverse …
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4/1/24
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In Washington this year, we hope to again escape the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system flowed at normal levels in recent years, which is good for …
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Don Brunell
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3/25/24
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Editor,
Warning signs come in a variety of places, and there’s one at the state level that is flashing right now. Why are state matching funds so low compared with the size of the …
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3/25/24
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Our Bond Together team, of which I am a member, has been visiting Ridgefield residents to ensure everyone understands the importance of the April 23 vote to pass two bond propositions, …
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3/25/24
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Editor, Do not support the Ridgefield School District bond proposals 10 and 11 as it will affect the affordability of Ridgefield.
Isn’t enough that the median house in Clark County is …
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3/25/24
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Editor, As a resident and teacher in Ridgefield, I encourage a yes vote for propositions 10 and 11.
Education is the cornerstone of our society, shaping the minds and futures of our youth and, …
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3/25/24
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Editor,
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was signed in 1949, early in the Cold War era, to provide for defense of member nations against a Russian invasion. It calls for every member …
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3/18/24
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