by Curtis Miller Ever notice… …some old buildings are more comforting and beautiful than new ones. With ivy, calcified brick, rusted wrought iron, uneven paths and creaky steps; they invite and inspire. …some broken in old shoes are more comfortable than fancy new ones. …country roads that are windy and not that smooth can make [...]
by Vivian Walikainen Love is nothing in tennis, but in life, it’s everything. ~Author Unknown “What other sport scores “Love All?” questions BGHS girls tennis coach Robbie Sugich. Tennis is a unique sport that draws the curious and the confident with its individual and team aspects. Both the beginning and the experienced girls come eager [...]
Strike up the music: It’s parade and concert time The local parade and concert season gets under way Saturday, May 18, with the 49th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands. Hundreds of young musicians, dancers and flag-team members from seven Battle Ground schools will participate. Parade season will continue June 5 with four Battle Ground [...]
by Curtis Miller At about 12:30, right after the lunch rush, the dress code changed at Old Town Battle Grounds. In one’s and twos, ladies in red hats and purple blouses (shirts to me) began taking up residence at a long table along the West wall of the dining room. Roberta, Diane Harris’s mother sat [...]
by Curtis Miller “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius “I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don’t even invite me.” ― [...]
by Curtis Miller I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee. ~Flash Rosenberg 76% of adults in the US drink coffee. 58% drink it every day. Any time during the day when schedules allow, coffee shops are busy. People stop on their [...]
Letter from Dr. Bria to School District Employees My good friends: Today, after 15 years of service to the Battle Ground School District and its students, I asked the Board of Directors to accept my notice of intent to retire. I plan to meet with Board members Tuesday to work out the details. With passage [...]
Battle Ground, Wash., April 24th, 2013—The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce is moving into Old Town Battle Ground and will be celebrating with a ribbon cutting and open house on First Friday, May 3rd at 3:30pm. The new location is at317 East Main Street, just to the east of the Anderson Dairy in the historic Onsdorff house. The celebration [...]
by Curtis Miller There was a point in Jr. High when I realized I would always be more ignorant than I wanted to be. But there were people around me who already knew the ropes. I figured that if I listened, I wouldn’t have to learn what they learned the hard way. Then, by the [...]
In a combined effort to demonstrate their photographic artistry, Battle Ground and Prairie High School will present a photography exhibit entitled “Magnified”. Students from both high school’s Digital Photography programs will be examining a variety of subject matter that brings their audience a little closer to everyday life. The exhibit will be held at Old [...]
“Once Upon a Mattress,” the enduring musical comedy that launched Carol Burnett’s career and has been revived numerous times on Broadway and television, will be presented the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May at Battle Ground High School by BGHS and PHS students. Based on the 1835 story “The Princess and [...]
by Curtis Miller I bashed social media. I held it in contempt as a lazy form of communication that encouraged poor spelling and a shallow, self-obsessed form of connecting. Then I accidentally read a book about Twitter and one tiny little line changed my mind. Ambient intimacy. As described in the book (of more than [...]
Spring. . . signs of life, sing of life Spring has sprung and the world is starting to show beautiful signs of life! The fresh winds of spring are bringing baby chicks to life, daffodils to bloom, and a sense of anticipation of new beginnings. If you are like me, you are more than a [...]
by Vivian Walikainen “Anyone can design a room out of a catalogue,” admitted Rusty Glamour owner Lea Kangas. On the other hand, the process of tying one-of-a-kind pieces together on a shoestring budget is where Lea and her team of vendors help the do-it-yourself home decorator shine. “There’s an art to it,” she continues. “Plus it’s [...]
by Curtis Miller Skaters are bad. Chess club members are nerds. Politicians are liars. Christians are hypocrites. Musicians are irresponsible. Engineers are control freaks. Writers are always late. You probably know people who fit these stereotypes. The problem with stereotypes though – they are incomplete descriptions. Chess club members do more than play chess. Politicians [...]
The Battle Ground School Board has submitted a levy request for an April 23 special election. Ballots will go in the mail to registered voters on April 3. For questions regarding your voting status, call the Clark County Elections Department, (360) 397-2345. To register to vote online, go to clarkvotes.org and click “Register to vote” [...]
We are very excited about running a flag 7 on 7 football program this year. The Cub division however will continue to be ran as a normal flag football. This program is a great opportunity to try out football, stay in shape or hone your football skill before the tackle season starts. North County is fielding [...]
by Curtis Miller Giving a teenager what they ask for will not solve their problem. At best, it will create opportunity – at worst, destruction. A teenager is no more able to set their boundaries alone than an infant is to provide their own milk. They simply lack the experience and wisdom. This is not [...]
The Battle Ground High School girls won the state 4A bowling championship over the weekend, topping their own score from last year when they also won the state title. Click ‘read more’ for Columbian coverage. Columbian, Sunday, Feb. 3 . . . The Battle Ground girls bowling stayed on top in the state, and this [...]
A good orthodontic experience worth repeating – not something you’d expect. If you get the weekly Buzz newsletter, you know, I’m always asking for stories of life sharing in the community. One of my good friends at RockSolid Teen Center sent me this one: Are you familiar with Pritchard Orthodontics? I think you would enjoy [...]
Battle Ground ART ALLIANCE 12TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW&SALE - COMING IN MARCH!! Battle Ground Art Alliance is hosting its 12th Annual Spring Show & Sale, a judged & juried fine art & fine craft show for Southwest Washington artists on Saturday March 23, 2013, and Sunday March 24, 2013, at Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East [...]
by Vivian Mattila Walikainen With all the bad news inundating the headlines and sound bites these days, you may wonder, “Where have all the heroes gone?” Don’t lose heart, there are still everyday heroes performing courageous acts of selfless service. Riding to the rescue, on her bright red Vespa, comes runner-up teacher of the year, [...]
by Curtis Miller There is sad irony in the way I nod sagely as the tortoise wins. The hare is a dummy. Fast, but not consistent, so his speed is discounted. Actually, he’s lazy – stopping for naps, getting distracted, showing off – lazy, arrogant and probably dishonest. “See kids, slow and steady wins the [...]
by Curtis Miller Story compels our hearts. A story where the villain is defeated or turned, the hero discovers he is much more than he believed, and justice is released to spread in the world – that kind of story soaks the heart with warm life. It makes us want to live in it, to [...]
Nice work! Congratulations to City Finance Director Catherine Huber Nickerson The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to The City of Battle Ground by the Government Finance Officers Association. The award recognizes the City for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2011 and is the highest form of recognition [...]
by Vivian Mattila Walikainen Not knowing where to turn, where to live, or how to provide for a baby are situations young women should not have to face alone. However, that is the stark reality for several girls who have chosen life for their unborn babies. Loneliness, fear, and hopelessness are familiar feelings that threaten [...]
by Curtis Miller On January 17th, at the request of Battle Ground’s mayor, Lisa Walters – 76 pastors and community influencers (including the BGSD school board, BG city council, local counselors and non-profit organizations) gathered over breakfast at Mill Creek Pub. The meeting was a response to recent teenage suicides in the Battle Ground School District. [...]
Clark County Wine and Chocolate Tour 2013 Feb. 16 and 17, 2013 Hours vary by winery but most will be open noon-6 OK Buzz readers – you owe me for this. Quite possibly the best possible Valentines date you can conceive of. Not just one uber-romantic wine tasting event but 13 consecutive ones connected by [...]
by Curtis Miller If you are a student, parent of a student or encourager of students – it is time to get in the game. Spring sports are starting soon or have already started. Battle Ground Athletics has posted info for spring sports. The track team is already running (do you think they just show [...]
By Curtis Miller “At twenty years of age the will reigns; at thirty the wit; at forty the judgement.” Benjamin Franklin (life expectancy was about 37 in 1750) “A man doesn’t grow old because he has lived a certain number of years. A man grows old when he deserts his ideal. The years may wrinkle [...]
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