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From the Editor’s Desk Sunflowers! Tomatoes! Zucchini! Beans! Squash! Peppers! Flowers galore! Yes, my friends, it is finally August. In full bloom with the fruits of our labor. Are your yards in glorious array of color with those lilies, hydrangeas, sunflowers and vegetables? I certainly hope so. It is this time of year that redeems all of the grey gloominess that consumes our corner of the world once Fall and Winter roll around. This year, due to personal changes and circumstances, I have had to transfer my gardening pride over to the garden and yard of my bestie, rather than my own. Hey, whatever works! So, I gladly visit her many times a week, strolling around and talking to the plants, plucking weeds and admiring the growth of her blooming garden. Then I pop a couple ripe crops into my mouth and exclaim about their goodness. What is it about a fresh, ripe strawberry that extracts squeals of delightfrom young and old? With its sweet juices at peak production, it makes even the most reserved in spirit sport an exuberant "YUM!". How is your garden growing this year? We would love to see your photos, go ahead and tag us in your Facebook posts, or post it directly to our page so all other readers can "ooh and ahhhhhhh" over the beauty that is dressing your yard. Maybe your thumb isn't so green, and you have taken something similar to my tack this year - letting your friends or neighbors do the work while you just view and on rare occasion get to enjoy eating the bounty. That's completely ok. In fact, some people would swear that plants actually thank them for not purchasing them and attempting to get them to grow in the ground. Because the key word there is: attempt. Gardening not your thing? That's ok because we have plenty of other
things to do in August around these parts. It's time to soak up the festivals and fun that blanket the area during this time of year. Check out the listing of Festivals and Events on the opposite page, and take a few minutes to visit the websites listed to get a more 'indepth' overview of the entertainment and activities being offered. Thursday and Friday evenings are covered musically in Longview and Woodland, with free live music entertainment from local and Pacific Northwest bands. See article on this page for lineup in Longview, and article on page 11 for the Woodland lineup of performers. Ticking off one of our Summer Bucket List adventures will include finding some live free music, along with packing a surprise picnic dinner. It's a surprise because I have no idea what I would pack until I bust out the cooler that evening. That's the extent of my planning ability, currently. ☺ Along with harvest and festivals, come the Rodeos. If you're someone that enjoys watching the bucking broncos, bulls, calf roping and barrel racing, then this is your time of the year to fill that Rodeo hankering. Late July brings the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo in Longview, as well as the Long Beach Rodeo in Long Beach, WA. Then it's Darrington Timberbowl Rodeo in Darrington, among many others on this side of the mountains. Complete WA State Rodeo lineup found on page 5. Go enjoy a rodeo with the fam, and witness some amazing athleticism and talents. Whatever it is that you have marked on your calendar, I hope that it involves being outside and with other family and friends. This time of the year is truly a time for us to cherish the good weather, and put our best foot forward in filling the days with joy. Until next month, let's all go outside and play! Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
Thursdays • Lake Sacajawea • Longview 'Celebrating the Decades' It’s time to bust out the lawn chairs and blankets, throw on your flip flops and head over to the Concerts at the Lake series at Lake Sacajawea in Longview on Thursday evenings. Every Thursday from 6pm-8pm, live music will draw hundreds to relax and chill to their tunes. Concerts at the Lake are held at Martin’s Dock in Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, WA. Bring your blankets, low back chairs and picnic dinners, or food service will also be available. The seating area will face the lake dock, and performance stage, and is set on the grassy hill. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The concert series is made pos-
sible by donations and support from the following community sponsors: Kirkpatrick Family Care, Red Canoe Credit Union, Cascade Networks, KLOG/KUKN/The Wave, and Longview Orthopedic Associates.
2017 Concert Schedule:
July 27: The 70's Dancehall Days *Disco music, baby. Travolta style. August 3: The 80's Hit Machine *big hair, lots of makeup and fast beats that keep your toe tapping. August 10: The 90's Petty Fever *Tom Petty tribute band, bringing the 90's back to life. August 17: The 00's The June Bugs *high energy folk-rock of today.
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Mossyrock Blueberry Festival August 4th - 6th August Festivals & Area Events This is the “not bored” list!
Be sure to hang onto this issue of The Valley Bugler, full of upcoming Festivals and Community Events for the month of August, and mark your calendars with fun! Saturdays & Sundays all Summer in Long Beach, WA Enjoy Face Painting, a Horse & Wagon and other fun family things to do at the world’s longest beach!
One such special event is the weekly sidewalk chalk coloring contest, usually held on Saturdays. Another adventure is horseback riding on the beach. Hang on tight! Long Beach, WA longbeachwa.gov/summerfest July 27 - 30 Cowlitz County Fair & Rodeo! cowlitzcountyfair.com July 29-30 Annual Long Beach Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA) Rodeo, Peninsula Saddle Club, Long Beach; 360-642-2400 funbeach.com AUGUST Aug. 1-5 Clatsop County Fair, "Life is Fair," Clatsop County Fair and Expo Center, Astoria www.clatsopfairexpo.com Aug. 4-6 16th Annual Winlock Pickers Fest at Winolequa Park in Winlock www.winlockpickersfest.com Aug. 4-6 Willapa Harbor Festival; free entrance, located in downtown Raymond. Details @ funbeach.org Aug. 4-6 Vernonia Friendship Jamboree, Logging Show and Parade, Vernonia, Oregon. vernoniachamber.org Aug. 4-13 Clark County Fair at fairgrounds in Ridgefield. Tons of info and concert line ups found online: www.clarkcofair.com Aug. 5 DOGAPAWLOOZA!!! Everything dogs at the Cowlitz County Fair-
grounds, from 11am - 4pm. Aug. 5-6 Surf 'n Saddle Junior Rodeo in Long Beach, WA. www.funbeach.com Aug. 9-13 Astoria ‘Bridge to Everywhere!’ Annual Regatta! Parades, Races and so much more. Complete info online: www.astoriaregatta.org Aug. 10-13 Annual Loggers Jubilee in Morton celebrates its 75th Anniversary! Local musician turned Country star, Brandy Clark will perform live on Saturday evening. Visit website for details: www.loggersjubilee.com Aug. 10-13 Annual Seaside beach volleyball tournament. Bump, set, spike! www.seasidebeachvolleyball.com Aug.11-13 Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival in Toledo. washingtonbluegrassassociation.org Aug. 15-20 SW Washington Fair in Chehalis. Get ready for fun!! Details online: www.southwestwashingtonfair.net Aug. 17-19 Wahkiakum County Fair, "A Yearly Summer Tradition" at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa. www.cathlametchamber.com Aug. 19 Annual Jazz and Oysters celebration in Oysterville. 360-642-2400 funbeach.com Aug. 19 Longview Squirrelfest at Civic Center. in Longview; celebrating everything "Squirrely" with vendors, music, races and more. Details at: www.LVsquirrelfest.com
Aug. 21-27 WA State International Kite Festival in Long Beach. One of the most spectacular sights to be seen! Info and events: www.funbeach.com Aug. 17-19 Wahkiakum County Fair at the County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa 360-795-3480 Aug. 20 Untouchables Car show in Kalama See EVENTS, continued on p.5
Prepare your senses for some delicious fun at the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival this August 4 - August 6! With everything from car, dog and quilt shows to a family friendly 5K run/ walk, your weekend in Mossyrock is
Bulb Farm. Better yet, make your visit part of a longer trip staying at one of the hotels or camp grounds along the beautiful stretch of White Pass. Most events including vendors, stage shows, pie eating contest, and
Above left: Blueberry Pie Eating Competitor gets to work; Above right: a few of the beautiful hot rods at the 2016 car show. Photos provided by Mossyrock Festivals
bound to be full of tons of fun. And blueberries. Don’t forget the blueberries! Plenty of musical entertainment is included with the nominal festival admission of only $1.00 for those ages 6 and over. (Includes parking). And of course, the Parade and Car Show are FREE. Also at the Festival will be a ‘Kids Art Contest’, 3-day quilt show, (NEW!) Blueberry Desserts Contest, Bouncy Toys, Playground, Pie Eating Championship (Different age groups), Parade. [PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be a Bicycle Ride this year.] The Blueberry 5K / 8K Trailrace is August 5th, and takes racers across the Mossyrock Dam, the highest dam in the state of Washington. While visiting Mossyrock you may want to buy some blueberries from a local farm and visit the flower fields and show garden at the DeGoede
parking will be held in Klickitat Prairie Park just south of State St. or the Community Center. The parade will be on State St. The car show is held on the school grounds while the Tail Race starts on the south side of the Mossyrock Dam. Friday Entertainment: @Klickitat Prairie Park Amphitheater Glen Cowles & the Stationary Stones Big Bottom Drifters Chris Guenther Band Saturday Entertainment: @Klickitat Prairie Park Amphitheater The Ryders Band Strait Shot Decade Detour Sunday Entertainment: @Klickitat Prairie Park Amphitheater Douglas Taylor Blue Eye Soul [Take Exit 68 off I-5 onto Hwy 12 East for approximately 21 miles] www.MossyrockFestivals.org
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Jazz, Rock & Oysters - the perfect combo? Jazz & Oysters Saturday, August 19th 2pm - 8:30pm Veteran's Field, Long Beach WA Tickets: $12.00 - Ages 6 to 18 (Under 6
free)
$25 - Ages 18 and up This scenic outdoor concert, located on sprawling green fields, serves up a variety of delights. In addition to lively music, listeners can purchase and enjoy famed Willapa Bay oysters fresh grilled or on the half shell. There are also luscious grilled sausages and a selection of side plates.
as well as fruit & cheese plates and desserts, provided by the area’s fine restaurants. Wine, beer and other beverages are also available. Come play for the day! Kid friendly as well. Service animals only. Seating not provided so bring a folding chair or picnic blanket, whatever works best for you. Think a lovely picnic with some of the best music performed in a natural outdoor setting. 2017 Performer Lineup: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Tom Grant (Jazz Musician) 5:00pm – break 5:30pm - 8:30pm Easy Rider Brotherhood (Rock) Complete band information online: www.watermusicfestival.com
The Weight-Cancer Link By Melissa Kirk, RD, CD, CDE For The Valley Bugler An estimated 1 in every 3 cancer deaths can be attributed to excess body weight, poor nutrition and/or a lack of physical activity, according to the American Cancer Society. Being overweight or obese likely raises a person’s risk of getting more than 10 types of cancer due to the effect that obesity has on the body’s immune system, hormones and cell growth. Unfortunately, approximately 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese. Are you? You can calculate your body mass index (BMI) by typing “body mass index” into your computer search engine or going to: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov *Type in "Calculate Body Mass Index" into the search box on the website screen. Aside from not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight is the single most important way to protect against cancer. The American Institute for Cancer Research offers these 10 cancer prevention recommendations: 1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight. 2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. Limit sedentary habits. 3. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit con-
sumption of energy-dense foods. 4. Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans. 5. Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats. 6. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day. 7. Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium). 8. Don't use supplements to protect against cancer. 9. It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months and then add other liquids and foods.* 10. After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.* *Special Population Recommendations Need help reaching or maintaining a healthy weight? Consider signing up for the New American Plate Challenge. This free 12-week online challenge will help you lower your risk of cancer and chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Visit napchallenge.org to sign up! Melissa Kirk, RD, CD, CDE works as the PeaceHealth Nutrition and Diabetes Program Coordinator in Longview, WA.
August 1 • Day IDEAS TO INSPIRE KINDNESS *pick up trash at a local park *visit an elderly neighbor with a glass of lemonade *pay for the person behind you in line at the store *help carry out someone’s groceries *play with children at a park *leave quarters at the laundromat *compliment someone on their outfit or physical feature *write positive sticky notes and leave them around town *donate used books to the library or neighbor *bake someone a cake or special treat and bring it over to them *write a handwritten note to a child who could use extra attention *put a coin in an expired parking meter *bring your coworker coffee *encourage someone who seems
of Kindness
despondent *leave a generous tip for a pleasant waiter or waitress *surprise a friend with a special note of gratitude *help a teacher with school supplies *help others around you find the positive in a negative situation *take some flowers to the nursing station at a hospital *buy socks and gloves for the homeless, then hand them out personally *thank a veteran or military member with a card or special item *call a family member you haven’t talked with in a while to see how they’re doing *buy a small gift for someone, just because *let another car merge ahead of you in traffic *purchase a $5 gift card and give it to someone random *make and carry “thanks for making my day” cards you can give to people *tweet or Facebook message a compliment to someone *cook a meal or do a load of laundry for a friend having a difficult time *sincerely compliment your boss *listen intently *smile. At everyone. ☺
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Call for Artist Vendors Art in the Park • August 19th
Cathlamet Art Festival • Sept. 16th ART IN THE PARK Mark your calendars for this August Art event, and vendors begin your applications. If you enjoy browsing flea markets and Farmers Markets, and appreciate art and craft type commerce as well, be sure to add this event to your calendar! Coming soon, on August 19th, to the beautiful Longview Civic Circle during Squirrel Fest 2017, is the 9th Annual “Art in the Park” event. Folks can browse the juried exhibit of fine arts and crafts that are also offered for sale. Multiple styles and genres of art will offer much for the appreciation of those looking. For people interested in how artists work, there will be live art demonstrations, art activities, and delicious food vendors provide for a wonderful outing in Longview. Squirrel Fest draws thousands of people from around the area, and will provide a perfect compliment to our vendors with more foot traf-
fic and purchases. Vendor applications available online or Broadway Gallery. ColumbianArtists.org CATHLAMET ART FESTIVAL The first ever Cathlamet Art Festival is seeking fine art and crafts vendors for Saturday, September 16, 9am – 4pm. Cathlamet, WA, is a charming little town on the banks of the Columbia River very conducive to an artistic atmosphere. The Tsuga Gallery is sponsoring this event which will kick off Friday, September 15th, with a welcoming reception and music. Saturday will feature activities on Main Street including an art walk, musicians, authors and poets, demonstrations and classes, throughout the town, as well as fine art and crafts vendors. Vendors can download application forms and information at: tsugagallery.org or by calling the Tsuga Gallery at (360) 795-0725.
"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." -Sam Keen EVENTS, continued from p.3 with over 300+ entries! www.kalamachamber.com Aug. 26 Annual Unique Tin Car Show and Swap Meet with cruise. www.uniquetin.com/ Aug. 25-27 Chehalis Garlic Fest & Craft Show.
www.chehalisgarlicfest.com Aug. 25-26 Hood-To-Coast Relay starting at Mount Hood, ending in Seaside www.hoodtocoastrelay.com Aug. 26 Hub City Car Show in Centralia www.chamberway.com
By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist
Carpe Diem
Just spent an enjoyable afternoon with the children next door. Emma, Lilly and Libby are homeschooled. Their parents are moving soon, so the children have been helping to sort, purge and pack their belongings in preparation for their upcoming relocation. I invited them to come over for the day to give them a pressure release from the stress of preparing to move, and to give their Mom a day off from having to deal with all of her kids at once, while she continues to organize the household. My kids are all grown and gone, so it fills a void for me to have some kids around. A win/win situation all around, wouldn't you say? When they first arrived, we had a brief "meeting" to plan out our day. We decided to play Scrabble: Two teams - Emma and Libby against me and Lilly. The kids did great and I was impressed with their spelling skills and enthusiasm for the game. Then we trekked to the local store for some some mozzarella sticks, top ramen and ice cream for lunch. (Their favorite foods!) Came back to the house and cooked the ramen and ate the mozzarella sticks. Saved the ice cream for
later. Then we decided to go to the Kalama Fair, which had just opened today. (We found that out from the July Bugler!) We had a great time at the fair, which was East from I-5 on the Kalama River Road. I took pictures of the girls with the different farm critters and a cute roaming llama; and of the girls in the bouncing houses and at the different venders' booths. The perfectly sunny weather added to our enjoyment! Then we went back home, had our ice cream and chocolate milkshakes and watched a good movie together and ate popcorn! They left about 5pm after a glorious day of fun and giggles. The Lord is so good to give us health and sunshine and friends and times of refreshment. I'm feeling very thankful and looking forward to a good night's sleep and sweet dreams. Hope you are finding simple ways to enjoy your summer with those the Lord has placed in your life, too! Carpe diem! Seize the day! Make the most of each moment. "How we spend our days is how we spend our lives!" Paddy Elkins invites your feedback! You may Email her at: paddyelkins@gmail.com or call her at 360-751-5231.
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Understanding the Serious Nature of Mini-Strokes Submitted by Georgia Cox AUGUST Events Every Monday: Our delectable Cinnamon Rolls and coffee will be served to the public from 10am to NOON. Suggested donation is only $1.50 for these delicious concessions. A great way to start your week! Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Get that heart rate up and get healthy with the new SENIOR YOGA starting at 8:15am! Exercise class will be from 9:30am-10:30am.
calling 636-2118 by Monday. SPECIAL EVENTS: Thursday, August 17th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am - 1pm. Have a valid punch card. Friday, August 18th: Special event at the Fairgrounds! Annual POTLUCK PICNIC at noon, followed by Neamiah Brown with entertainment. He is a great entertainer who sings, has a sense of humor and usually some profound words. All are invited to join in this fun en-
Every Wednesday: CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $3.00, PLEASE call #6362118 (by Monday) for reservations. Every Thursday: Quilting projects will take place from 10am - 2pm and fun Pinochle games are played in the Center later at 7pm and open to all who are interested! Every Friday: Lunches by reservation only, will be served in the Center at NOON. Must Reserve by
tertainment at the Castle Rock Fairgrounds, 1pm. *Following activities are cancelled until the FALL: "Write Your Life Story" returns September 19th. Paper Tole classes returns September 13th. Bingo returns October 7th. Tuesdays = the Center will be CLOSED, except for the 2nd Tuesdays, which are special Potluck lunch and programs. Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • (360)274-7502
Knowing the warning signs of a mini-stroke could help save a life. A survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association shows one-third of United States adults have had symptoms consistent with a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, but only 3 percent called 911 for help. "Ignoring any stroke signs could be a deadly mistake," said Mitch Elkind, M.D., chair of the American Stroke Association Advisory Committee. "Only a formal medical diagnosis with brain imaging can determine whether you're having a TIA or a stroke." The survey showed 35 percent of respondents experienced at least one sign of a TIA or mini-stroke, such as sudden trouble speaking or a severe headache with no known cause. According to the online survey, those who suffered symptoms were more likely to wait it out, rest or take medicine rather than call 911. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability in the United States and among the top five causes of death. However, with proper, timely medical attention, stroke is largely treatable. The faster you are treated, the more likely you are to have a positive outcome. The American Stroke Association's Together to End Stroke initiative, nationally sponsored by Medtronic, teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people remember the most common stroke warning signs and what to do in a stroke emergency:
F - Face drooping A - Arm weakness S - Speech difficulty T - Time to call 911 While the symptoms are the same, the difference between a TIA and a stroke is that the blockage is temporary, lasting between a few minutes and 24 hours. People who suffer a TIA, sometimes called a warning stroke, are more likely to have a stroke within 90 days. Elkind said anyone who experiences a stroke warning sign that appears suddenly, whether it goes away or not, should call 911 immediately. This could improve the chances greatly. Stroke symptoms come on suddenly with no known cause and may include confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; trouble seeing; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; or a severe headache. To learn more about stroke warning signs and treatment, visit: www.StrokeAssociation.org Photo courtesy of Getty Images #13202
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS Annual Car Show • Aug 19th
WIN THIS 1982 CHEVY PICKUP TRUCK! By Jean Brown Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration of the 8th Annual Veteran’s Car show 0n Saturday, August 19th, opening at 11:00am in the Lowe’s east parking lot in Longview. Locate your favorite antique auto from rows of lovingly restored vehicles proudly exhibited by our local veterans. Let your foot tap in rhythm to lively rock and roll tunes. Inspect the fantastic 1982 long bed Chevy pick-up with dependable 350 engine donated by Rick’s Auto to be raffled off for only $20.00 per ticket. Check out the copious raffle items donated by many generous local businesses including tools, bikes, radios, speakers, dinners for two, plus
much more. It’s easy to purchase several chances at only $1.00 donation each. Your support of Longview’s veterans is greatly appreciated. Many of our soldiers from WW II are leaving us while many more are returning from multiple tours of duty in defense of our precious freedoms. Each year a local veteran is honored for his service and presented with all raffle proceeds. No organizations are involved. It’s our veterans helping one of their own. RAFFLE ITEM: 1982 Chevy Pickup Truck with 350 horsepower engine. Tickets are $20 each at the Veterans Car Show, August 19th. Good luck! Lowe's: 2850 OB Hwy, Longview
Valley Bugler’s Choice Award
Bow Tie Bash 2017 • Gary Lindland's 1956 Chevy
National Night Out • August 1st • Tuesday
Millions strong and counting! The celebrations have become neighborhood festivals with fun and food combined with a serious purpose: crime prevention. National Night Out is an annual community event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and expand police-community partnerships. Call the Cowlitz or Lewis County’s to get information on the local Night out festivities, which usually take place in the downtown areas of the city. Not in Cowlitz or Lewis county? Call your county or city office for info. This year, look for material that provides education on how to participate in simple crime prevention strategies such as proper lighting techniques or securely locking property can help to improve the safety of our communities. Deputies also plan to provide tips on how neighbors can work together year-round to help keep their homes and neighborhoods safer.
Celebrating 33 years as a safety event that began with just porch lights and vigils plus information being delivered to the community. Today, National Night Out (NNO) draws more than thirty-seven million people from more than sixteen thousand communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. The focus of this unique celebration is on bringing neighbors and communities together with festivals, block parties, cookouts and parades. At the same time, organizers provide ideas, tips and guidelines on how to prevent crime, plus the opportunity for individuals to get to know and socialize with police officers. The program was first established in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch. Its goal, then and now, is to inform the public about community programs on topics such as drug prevention and keeping an eye on the homes of their neighbors to help everyone avoid crimes such as robbery, drug dealing and breakins. Anybody can put their porch light ON during this year's August 1st NNO. If there is no National Night Out event near you, why not organize one for next year? Check the Web for instructions at: www.natw.org
"I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is
my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live." ~George Bernard Shaw
The Valley Bugler called upon the help of three valuable young men to make the Choice Award for this year's Bow Tie Bash in Longview, held on July 3rd. From Left to Right, Casey Coonc, Stephen Kjelstad and Andy Jones made a difficult choice by picking Gary Lindland of Kelso's beautiful 1956 Chevy 210. It was a hard decisions, but these fine young men rose to the challenge. Special thanks to Diana Jones for visiting the Bow Tie Bash and handing out July Valley Bugler newspapers to both the car show attendees and car owners. ☺ Photo by Diana Jones.
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Head Start: Now Enrolling Children for Fall For more than 50 years, Head Start has been a leader in preparing healthy children ready to learn. This tradition continues through the Lower Columbia College Head Start, Early Head Start, and ECEAP programs. Head Start is available to pregnant women and children from birth through age four. The college has announced that enrollment for fall classes is open. All Head Start services are free. To start the enrollment process, parents are encouraged to call the college at 360-442-2800. The program strives to serve the children with the greatest need. The general criteria for eligibility are children with family income below the federal poverty line; children whose families receive TANF or SSI; children in foster care, regardless of family income; children who are homeless; and children who have disabilities and are eligible for special education and related services, Head Start Director Sue Boursaw points out, “Our mission is to serve children with the greatest needs. Children who are homeless, in foster care, or who receive TANF are eligible for our programs regardless
of family income.” Head Start works closely with local agencies and school districts to offer a continuum of services to the child and family. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and infants and toddlers up to age three in a home base model with the teacher meeting with the parent and child in the home once a week. EHS also serves teen parents in Longview with a M-F school day center based program. Three and four-year-old children are enrolled in the preschool program that meet part days in 3 ½ hour classes, 3-4 days a week or a new full day model with the children in class for six hours, five days a week. Full-day classrooms are available in Castle Rock, Kelso, West Longview, and on the LCC campus. Classrooms are located in Longview, Kelso, and Castle Rock. The program also serves children from Kalama and Toutle as well. Children in the programs benefit from a quality early childhood education program, family home visits, social services, medical and dental screening, nutrition, and mental health services. The programs use a family development approach with
an emphasis on the parent being the primary educator of the child. Classes begin September 5 and parents are encouraged to apply now before classes are filled. In-
formation is available by visiting the Head Start office on the Lower Columbia College campus or by calling their ofices at 360-4422800
Out of the mouths of babes.... I just can't pick up my toys because my arms are taking a nap. -Mikey, age 3 Hey Mom, this Scottish tape isn't sticky. Do we have any Irish tape? -Erik, age 5 Mom, if you do your chores, I will give you $5 and some lip gloss! -Caroline, age 4 {Drinking OJ with pulp for the first time} This juice tastes furry! -Jude, age 4 Clara: Mom, have you ever seen a hammerhead shark? Mom: No. Clara: Why does that not surprise me? -Clara, age 8 Mommy, will you listen to my heart beeps for a little bit? -Layla, age 3 If you pretend you're angry, that helps you poop, right? -Cassidy, age 5 Daddy: We'll have to buy some
more of these. Logan: Just go to Aaron's. Daddy: Aaron's? What is Aaron's? Logan: You know, when we go to the store. Daddy: Oh, you mean errands! Mommy: Hold your horses, I'm getting your food ready! Maia: Stop saying, that Mommy! I don't have a horse! Mom, I think my fish is sad. I just tried to get him to come up and slap my hand with his tail fin and he wouldn't. -Dylan, age 8 Mommy, I'm so over pomegranate. - Ty, age 2 Daddy: Chloe, can you say, "I am articulate?" Chloe: No. No daddy. I am not articulate. - Chloe, age 17 months Buddy: My brain hurts. Mom: I'm sorry you have a headache, bud. That's no fun. Buddy: It feels like it is chomping my brain up.
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FAMILY FEATURES
he leisurely days of summer are over and it’s time to re-establish healthy habits and back-to-school routines. In addition to dental checkups and annual physicals, pediatric medical specialists recommend adding a scoliosis screening to back-to-school checklists. Scoliosis, a musculoskeletal disorder that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone (sometimes resembling an “S� or “C�), is the most common deformity of the spine, affecting an estimated 6-9 million people in the United States. Certain conditions can cause scoliosis, including muscle diseases, birth defects or injuries, but the most common scoliosis is idiopathic, which means the cause is unknown. Scoliosis is most commonly diagnosed between 10-15 years of age, during periods of rapid growth. Although 10 percent of adolescents may have the condition, not all will need care. “Because most causes are unknown, early detection through routine screenings is key to providing the best possible outcome,� said Amer Samdani, M.D.,
chief of surgery for Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenŽ — Philadelphia.
Signs of scoliosis
Scoliosis can be hereditary and it is recommended that a child who has a relative with the condition receive regular checkups for early detection as they are 20 percent more likely to develop the condition. Pediatric medical experts recommend females be screened at least twice at ages 10 and 12 and males at either age 13 or 14. Children and teens with scoliosis rarely exhibit symptoms and sometimes the condition is not obvious until the curvature of the spine becomes severe. In some cases, your child’s spine may appear crooked or his or her ribs may protrude. Some other markers to watch for in a child who has scoliosis are: „ &ORWKHV QRW ¿WWLQJ FRUUHFWO\ RU KHPV not hanging evenly „ Uneven shoulders, shoulder blades, ribs, hips or waist „ Entire body leaning to one side „ Appearance or texture of ribs sticking up on one side when bending forward „ Head not properly centered over the body
Diagnosing scoliosis
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treatment for an “Sâ€? curvature of her spine and was given a 98 percent chance of needing surgery. 6KH ZDV ÂżWWHG IRU D EUDFH ZKLFK VKH wore 20 hours a day and only took off for swim practice and bathing. Now on her fourth brace, she has been removed from the surgical list and hopes to continue to avoid surgery as she goes through her adolescent growth spurts; which for many scoliosis patients, can send their curves into fast-forward. Early detection gave Katie a wider range of options for the treatment of her scoliosis. The strength of her core and daily stretching from swimming has helped manage and lower her double curves.
App Helps Parents Detect Signs of Scoliosis You can also check your child’s spine for scoliosis with the help of your smartphone through the SpineScreen app – available for free in the iTunes and Google Play stores. For more information on the app and the importance of routine screening, visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/ scoliosis. To be used as an initial at-home check, the app can detect abnormal curves when the phone is moved along a child’s spine and determine if a follow-up visit with a doctor is QHFHVVDU\ WR FRQ¿UP D SRWHQWLDO diagnosis. If your child has scoliosis or any other orthopaedic condition, Shriners Hospitals for Children has 20 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada that provide expert care.
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
Spider Man: Homecoming Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. Running Time 2 Hrs., 13 Mins., PG-1 My Rating: B
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) is a breezy summer movie, a superhero film that invigoratingly feels less like a silly, inconsequential chapter in a comic book series. For that, it’s something of a breath of fresh air. Not necessarily because it’s innovative, but because it recognizes what a trivial thing a superhero picture is and doesn’t try to do anything besides have fun with itself. Like this year’s Wonder Woman (2017), it’s as light on its feet as it is colorful and action-packed. It gives us what we want without all the fat that comes with an overblown budget and a lengthy running time. Rather than serve as a continuation of the storylines focused upon in Marc Webb’s take on the webspinning superhero, Homecoming renews the story, kicking off from the new super’s intro in Captain America: Civil War (2016). With no retelling of Peter Parker’s “becoming,” it marks a stark difference from its earlier counterparts. Namely because the titular protagonist is played by someone who is ageappropriate for the role, and because Spider-Man is not totally the invention of a crafty teen but rather of Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey, Jr.) determination to find a new Avenger to cultivate. Homecoming is playful. In the film, Parker is a gangly teen obsessed with proving himself to the elder Stark. After participating in the central battle of egos in the aforementioned Captain America movie, he’s too eager to become a great to
really be thoughtful in his actions. Stark’s given Parker the Spidey suit in hopes of him acting as a “friendly neighborhood SpiderMan,” doing little things here and there to better the community. But Parker isn’t satisfied. He wants to do more than just save the treeclinging kitties of old ladies. This gets Parker into a lot of trouble. While there is a big bad villain to drive the storyline (Michael Keaton plays Vulture), the movie is mostly about the teen coming into his own as a crime fighter. Most of the action sequences either end in catastrophe or start in the first place as a result of the kid’s own reckless eagerness. Because Spider-Man is portrayed as an insecure adolescent, Homecoming feels right. This is what a teenage superhero would be like. Past features centering on the latter have amplified the rights and forgiven the wrongs as if they were forgivable quirks. Homecoming captures the spirit of a teenager. Found is the need to prove something to authority, the accidental disregard for interests not completely your own, the awareness that you have talent without knowing exactly how to utilize it. The feature is a coming-ofage movie concerned with one’s increasing understanding of their identity as a superhero. The screenplay, written by no less than six writers, sometimes loses the intimacy that could arise from a more personal touch. Similarly, Jon Watts’ direction puts more emphasis on the spectacle of Homecoming than the more humanistic elements that make it interesting in the
first place. But Homecoming is still refreshingly relaxed, and Holland instills the film with so much charm you might consider yourself to have icicles in your heart if you don’t come to like him immediately. Another Spider-Man wasn’t necessary. But
Homecoming is just good enough to convince us that another reboot was after all. A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers
What if you are one of those parents that has a child who absolutely can not stand reading? Have you felt like you've tried everything in the book (pun intended) to hook your child into books? Here are some helpful ideas that may spark those creative interests that will help you succeed. Not all children fall into reading easily, but once they discover the worlds that await within the pages, they will usually join ranks. 1. Begin with your child's interests. Go easy on your kid. Don't shove all of the classical reading list on them if they're still learning to love reading. Find a book or easy reader that aligns with your child's interests. If you're needing help, your local library is a significant source. 2. Go to the Library together. Visit the local library together, and ask the librarian to show you age-appropriate sections that your child will enjoy pulling the books from shelves. And then reading, of course. There are usually fun little read-
ing nooks for people to dive into the books they took from the shelf, and your child should be able to quickly tell you whether or not they are enjoying what they read. 3. Read together. Now that you are armed with some books that your kid is actually interested in reading, make some time to read together. Either you read aloud or they read to you, but read together. This will allow you the experience of not only bonding with your beautiful child, but utilizing your pointer finger to point at the words as you read them. Slide your finger slowly along, and read a smidgeon slower than you normally would. This will help your chld with computation of words. 4. Be a good role model. You can't expect your child to lap up reading books if you're not showing them that reading is fun for you, too. Model what reading looks like for you, curled up on the couch with a cup of tea, or in your favorite lazy chair with The Valley Bugler Newspaper! Make sure you have good lightning, and a handy bookmark while you're reading, and your child will begin to follow suit. 5. Utilize technology. We can't get around it, we live in a technological age. There are numerous choices on the market, from using your smartphone apps to investing in Leap Frog reading pads, or other such fun items. Quite often, if a child gets more amped up to read if it's being done on a phone or tablet, and that will soon carry over to books with physical pages. Not to worry. 6. Keep stress levels low. If you are providing a calm and relaxing environment with which your struggling reader can explore reading safely, you are on your way to success. Many children already have high levels of stress related to not being able to read, resulting in increased frustration and aggression. The less stress you can provide, along with strong encouragement and continued practice, you will soon see your reluctant reader begin to enjoy reading again. Whether it is reading Ninjago cartoon stories or diving into a classic like Huck Finn, just allowing your child to experience the joy of another world is going to provide positive reading bonuses. Most of all, it takes time. Time invested into your young reader will give a strong signal that you believe reading is important, and you believe they are important, too.
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HOT Summer Nights in Woodland Summer is here they tell me. Want something fun to do? Every Friday Night from July 7th through August 11th the Downtown Woodland Revitalization (DWR) sponsors music at Hoffman Plaza. The bands are primarily local and play from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The streets are closed off, there is sidewalk chalk for the kids (and big kids). You can bring your lawn chair, tap your toes or dance in the street if you are so inclined! Bands range from Country, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and Contemporary Rock. There are always some great refreshments to be had, including
coffee drinks and light snacks. Vendors welcome. Downtown Woodland Revitalization wanted to bring some excitement and attention to the Plaza area of downtown. They envision this area as the “living room” for downtown. So in 2007 DWR started to bring bands into the Plaza for a free family event. They could not do this without local businesses, the co-operation of the City of Woodland and a grant from Cowlitz County Tourism. In addition, Woodland is offering
their rejuvenated Woodland Farmers Market from 3pm-7pm, preceeding the fun of Hot Summer Nights. Giving everybody an excellent opportunity to wind down their work week with great conversation and fresh produce and local fare, we hope you will come downtown some Friday evening and just enjoy the music, food and art features. For vendor information and exact schedule, please check out their page on www.lewisriver. com or the Chamber newsletter: www.woodlandwachamber.com Here’s the Musical Entertainment lineup remaining for the end of July and early August:
July 28th: ‘30 Year Blend’ pushes a blend of country and rock that everybody can groove to. August 4th: ‘Bad Motor Scooter’ will get things jammin with hits from the 70's and 80's. August 11th: ‘No Chaser’ ends the series with Jazz & Funk. This is a family-friendly non-alcoholic event every Friday evening in downtown Woodland, WA.
COUPON CENTR AL
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KIWANIS CLUBS focus their community service hours to the welfare of children. CATHLAMET 1st Tues. 6 p.m. at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church; 3rd Tues. at Sugar Lillies at noon. CHEHALIS - Thursday 12 p.m. at “The Restaurant” in Sunbirds. CLATSKANIE - 1st & 3rd & 5th Tues 6 p.m. at Fultano’s; 2nd & 4th Tues 12 p.m. Colvin’s. KELSO - Thurs. noon at 3 Rivers Mall, Comm. Room. LONGVIEW - Thursdays. noon at JT’s. SCAPPOOSE- 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Windemere Real Estate Office) ST. HELENS - Thurs. noon at the Elks Lodge (350 Belton Rd, St Helens). ST. HELENS DAYBREAKERS - Tues 7 a.m. at Warren Country Inn, Last Tues 6pm Columbia Soil and Water District Office AMERICAN LEGION GLEN HOYER POST 175 meets in Castle Rock every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. For info call 423.9542. The LADIES AUXILIARY to Glen Hoyer Post #175 of the American Legion meets first Thursdays. For info call 423-9542. AMERICAN LEGION GUY RATHBUN Post #25 meets the 2nd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m @ Kelso Eagles For info Kandi 423.2504 BUFORD ROCKAFELLOW POST 101, The American Legion, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of each month at the Winlock Community Building. Potluck 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.. For info Post Commander Wendy Carolan 360-785-0929 or Adjutant Phil Carolan at (360) 785-0929. The FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) Naval Service Veterans, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard. Lower Columbia Branch 363 meets 6:30 p.m., 2nd Friday, Longview VFW building, 4311 Ocean Beach Highway. Information: Ray Hegr (360) 425-6981 FLEET RESERVE AUXILIARY #363 meets 2nd Fri of month at VFW Hall, 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Potluck 6:30 p.m. meeting 7:30 p.m. Active, retired, or reserve status family members with the US Navy, Marines, Coast Guard. Info 425.4688. KOREAN WAR VETS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #321 of SW WA meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am; Vancouver WA. Call Commander James Mead (360)907-0592 for information. KELSO-LONGVIEW ELKS LODGE #1482 meets Thurs at 7:30 p.m. for our members only. Dinner is served before Lodge at 5:30 p.m. Lunches are served Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 900 Ash St., Kelso. 360.425.1482. TOUTLE VALLEY VFW POST & AUXILIARY #10882 meets the 1st Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at their Post Home, 101 Hansen Road in Toutle. For more information, contact John at 274.4350 or Nikki at 274.5263. TOLEDO VFW 3429, Reg. Meeting 1st Monday, Potluck at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. COWLITZ VALLEY VFW POST 1045, Tues. Bingo @ 6 p.m., 5 p.m. dinner; Auxilary mtngs at 11 a.m. every 2nd Wednesday. Breakfast for veterans served 1st Sat. of each month $6 each from 9 - 11 a.m. The COWLITZ VALLEY VFW LADIES AUXILIARY POST #1045 meets 2nd Wed., 11a.m., VFW Hall 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Info: Ruby (360)5770414 or Jeannette (360) 414-4053. COWLITZ PRAIRIE GRANGE #737 meets 2nd Wednesdays 6:30pm potluck, 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm dessert. 5180 Jackson Hwy, Toledo, WA 864-2023 SUNNYSIDE GRANGE #129 meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 6:30 for potluck, 7:30 meeting. Call 274.6013 for information & rental hall. SILVER LAKE GRANGE 2nd and 4th Thurs. Potluck 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Info Anita Morgan 748-8098, Rentals call Claudia Hunter 274-5263 CATLIN GRANGE #199 2nd & 4th Fri. 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner 2nd Friday. 7:30 meetings. More info: 423-2122; Rental call Barbara Wilburn: 425-5970. PLEASANT HILL GRANGE # 101 2nd Monday. 6:30 p.m. Potluck, meeting @ 7:15 p.m. Community Service group meets Thursdays @ 10am. Info & rentals call Zula Bryan 360-425-6101 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. 4th Tuesday, 6pm. Info & Hall Rental: Becky Molt 360431-3175 WOODLAND GRANGE #178 1st Thursdays 7:30 p.m. 404 Davidson, Woodland. Info & rentals call John Burke 225-9888 CASTLE ROCK WOMANS CLUB meets every 2nd Monday at 1 p.m. 206 W. Cowlitz Street. Business meeting & program. Public iinvited. Info: 274.8149. THE PYTHIAN CASTLE 24 holds their meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 1 p.m. at the Castle Rock Womens Club, 206 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock. THE CASTLE ROCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Hattie’s Restaurant @ 5:45 p.m. The club sponsors newspaper recycling. R Square D Square Dance Club: Sept - May. 2nd Fri & 4th Sat. 7:30 pm Plus, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mainstream with Rounds. $5 admission Kelso Senior Ctr 636-1993 LONGVIEW MONTICELLO LIONS meets 6:30 p.m.
on 2nd & 4th Mondays. LONGVIEW EARLY BIRD LIONS meets at The Carriage Restaurant on the 1st Wednesday @6pm, 3rd Wednesday @6:45am. VADER LIONS CLUB meets 1st Thurs @ 6 p.m. & 3rd Thur @ 7 p.m. at club building on Hwy 506 in Vader for a potluck dinner and meeting. Info: 295-3087 or 295-3801. KALAMA LIONS CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon. of month, 7:00pm Kalama Comm. Bldg., 126 N. 2nd St, Kalama,Wa. All welcome. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kalama.com LONGVIEW PIONEER LIONS CLUB meets every Tuesday at noon at the Longview Eagles Club (152612th Ave) Visitors welcome. WINLOCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 12 p.m. at Guadalajara Restaurant, off SR 505. Visitors welcome. Call 7853744 info KELSO LIONS CLUB meets 1st & 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. in Longview Kelso Kels Building. Call Richard (360)425-5876 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 meets 2nd Tues. @ 1pm, & 4th Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. 1520 Rose Valley Road, Kelso. Info: Becky 575-3977 or Debbie 414-9627 COWLITZ COUNTY VETERANS ASSOC. meets the second Friday of each month. CALL 577-6757 for locations. LONGVIEW REBEKAH LODGE NO. 305 Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at the IOOF Hall, corner of Pacific and Pine, Kelso, 1 p.m.. Info: 1-866725-3507 CASTLE ROCK EAGLES, celebrating their 100th birthday, meets at the Eagles Aerie on Huntington Ave. @ 8 p.m. every 2nd & 4th Tuesday for the Aerie & Auxiliary. KELSO EAGLES meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Aux., Aerie meets at 8 p.m. Initiation 3rd Tuesday. BINGO MonWed-Fri @ 6:30 p.m. Special Charity BINGO Monday 12 - 3 p.m. Call 425-8330 for info. CASTLE ROCK FREEMASONS 3rd Mon @ 7:30 p.m. at Lodge located on SW First Ave DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, MaryRichardson Walker Chapter. rootsweb. ancestry.com/~wamrwcdar/ FRIENDS OF CASTLE ROCK LIBRARY, 1st Mondays from 10 - 11 a.m., Library 137 Cowlitz St. West in Castle Rock WORSHIP & RECOVERY meeting, Sunday @ 1 p.m., refreshments. Positive faith group meeting. 1260 12th Ave., LV S.C.O.R.E. - Free counseling & guidance for small businesses by the nation-wide of S.C.O.R.E., Kelso/ Longview Chamber of Commerce, 1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: 1st Fri of the month at 1 p.m. @ 1639 10th Ave. 577-5890, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 11 a.m. 423-3125 MT. ST. HELENS CLUB - meets 2x week to hike on a rural trail in SW Washington &/or NW Oregon. Location and info: mtsthelensclub.org or 360- 673-2799 NATIONAL ASSOC. OF ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Longview - Kelso Chapter 1070, meet the 1st Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. at the Monticello Hotel, Longview. Info: 423.6032. LOWER COLUMBIA WOODCARVERS Tues 5 - 7 p.m. & Thurs. 1 - 4 p.m . @ LV Senior Center 274-3175 LONGVIEW BORDER CROSSINGS Volks walking meet on 2nd Tuesdays at St. John’s Hospital, Longview, @ 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Sam Korff 503-728-0400 KELSO ROTARY Meets Thursdays at 12 p.m. Lunch available to purchase. Kelso Longview Elks Lodge Call 414-5406 for more information ALTRUSA of Longview/Kelso meets Thursdays from 12 - 1 p.m.. 1st - Board; 2nd - Business; 3rd - Committee; 4th - Program; Lunch served for $5 at all meetings except Board. Meet at Altrusa room at CAP. THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Christian Intervention program for the chemically dependent, meets Wednesday 6 p.m. at Landmark United Pentecostal, 4333 Ocean Beach Hwy, 360-636-0580 LONGVIEW GARDEN CLUB meets at 10 a.m. the 4th Thurs. Jan. - November; Sept. - Oct. Due to holidays, Nov. & Dec. meetings are on the 3rd Thurs. Most mtngs Grace Lutheran Church in Longview. Info: 425-0755 Lower Columbia Genealogical Society 7:00p.m. 2nd Thurs @ Somerset Retirement Home, 2025 Tibbetts Dr., Longview. Visitors welcome. Info: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walcolgs/index.htm COWLITZ BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION meets the 3rd Thursday each month, 7 p.m. @ 3 Rivers Bible Church 102 Harris Street, Kelso, 360-749-9040 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS of Longview meets Thursday @ 5:30-6:30pm at 1414 12th Ave, Longview. Info: Gloria 360-749-7449 or www.oa.org NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) "Connections" Open Support Group Mondays @ 4-5:30pm & Thurs 12-1:30pm. Counseling avail. Call (360)703-6722 Kelso office: 109 Allen St, Kelso WA Kalamas GFWC AMALAK women's service club 1st & 3rd Thurs from Sept - May at Community Center, 216 Elm street in Kalama at 7:00 p.m. Call 360-901-1791 CASTLE ROCK TOPS # 0740 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)Thurs 9:30am, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 312 First Ave. Darlene: 703-5042.
Abernathy Assembly of God 702 Abernathy Creek Rd. Longview Phone: 360-636-1620 Website: www.AbernathyAoG.com Sunday Service 10:45 AM Apostolic Lighthouse 803 Vandercook, Ste 12, Longview Bible Study Tues 7:30pm Church Service Sun 2:30pm Pastor Mozingo (360)219-6109 Apostolic Lutheran Church 248 Cowlitz St. W., Castle Rock Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Church at 11 a.m. Information Dave Kandoll 295-3461
Worship Sunday 10:00 a.m. facebook.com/thefireside First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2000 East Kessler Blv - Longview 360.425.4220 Rev. Eric Atcheson lvfirstchristian.org revericatcheson.blogspot.com Grace and Truth City Church 525 Third Ave SW – Castle Rock Pastor David Beer Worship 10:15am, 749-2289 Grace Bible Fellowship 300 S.10th Ave, Kelso Worship: Sunday 11:00am Bible Study 9:30 a.m. www.GraceIsReal.org (360)423-4035
Baha’i Faith Vader 360-751-2181 Packwood 360-494-4767 Longview 360-423-4105 Lutheran Church, MS Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grace 2725 Dover Street, Longview Worship: Sunday 10:30am Bethany Lutheran Church www.Glcmslv.net 2900 Parkview Drive, Longview (360)414-4147 Office: (360)577-8240 Pastor Megan Filer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Grace United Methodist Church, Vader, 295.3402 Castle Rock Christian Church Rev. Steven A. Caskey, pastor 542 Huntington Ave. S, Castle R. Sunday worship service – 12:15 p.m. Sunday school – 9 am (all ages) Potluck every 2nd Sunday Quilting on Mondays & Thursdays Sunday Worship – 10 am Dr. John Leffler, Senior Pastor 6th-12th Gr. youth Wed, 6-7:30 pm Highland’s Baptist Church 360-274-6771 M-F, 9:30a -1:30pm 371 20th Avenue 425-1960 Longview Call for home groups/studies Sunday School 9:00am www.cr-cc.org Worship Service 11:00am Pastor Larry Pedigo 703-2117 Castle Rock Church of the Nazarene 456 Pioneer Ave. NE, Castle Rock House of Prayer for All Nations Sunday School classes 9:30 a.m. 868 9th ave. Longview, WA Worship Celebration 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 AM Evening church service 6:30 p.m. Morning Service 11:15 AM Women’s Bible study Th 10:30am Evening Service 6 PM Rev. Reo McBride, 274.6546 Heart of Mary Catholic Church Castle Rock First Baptist Church Immaculate Allen Street, Kelso 211 Front Ave. NW, Castle Rock 2200 (360) 423-3650 Pastor Joel Royce 274-4113 & F Daily Mass 12:15 PM Sun Bible Study all ages: 9:45am M Sat Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Worship 11a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Wed 1:30pm Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Cowboy Church: Last Sat.; 3-6pm Kalama Baptist Church, Castle Rock Church of Nazarene Pastor Wes Eader 456 Pioneer Ave NE, Castle Rock 112 Vincent Rd, Kalama WA (360)274-6546 9:45am - Sunday School Pastor Reo McBride 11:00am - Worship Sunday Service: 10:45am www.kalamabaptist.com Sunday School: 9:30am Call 673-5570 Children’s Service: 11:00am Sunday Eve Service: 6:00pm Kelso First United Methodist Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study: Wed 6:00pm 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso Contemporary Service 9:00 am Castle Rock United Methodist Sunday School 9:20 am 241 First Street, Castle Rock Traditional Service 11:00 am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Wed: Children (Grade 1-12) 5:30-7 pm Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor Vonda McFadden Youth Group: Sundays 2 p.m. 360-423-7480 Rev. Pam Brokaw - 274.4252 www.kelsofirstumc.org Central Christian Church 401 Crawford St., Kelso Worship -11am, school @ 9:30am Wednesdays @ 6pm (Youth @ 6:45 Bible Studies - many available Russ Tevis, Minister 360-425-3420 Church Office Community of Christ, Longview 202 Delaware Street Pastor Sharon West Classes all ages: 10:00am Worship Service: 11:00am Church of Christ 300 St. Helen’s St., Toledo, Wa Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. John Gadberry, Minister 360-274-8570 Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2218 E. Kessler Blvd. - Longview Sunday Worship - 8:30am Sunday “Celebration” - 11 a.m. Thursday Worship - 6:30 p.m. Pastor David Martin, Senior Pastor Church office - 360-423-3250 www.elclongview.com Faith Fellowship Lutheran Brethren; Church 210 Fishers Lane, Kelso Pastor Chris Leingang Worship at 10:00am www.fflbc.org Church Office (360) 425-4390 Fathers House Church 1315 Commerce Ave, Longview Worship Sundays: 9am, 10:30am Pastor Chuck Tilton 423-7826 www.FathersHouseChurch.com Fireside Fellowship 271 Atmore Road, Toutle
Lexington Bible Fellowship 98 Garden Street, Kelso (Lexington) Sunday school @ 9:45am Sunday worship @ 11am Pastor Jerry Hancuff www.lexingtonbible.org Life Center Corner of Rock & Pine in Centralia Sundays at 10:30am or Oyler Rd & Hwy 12 in Ethel Sundays 9:00am 360-736-5898 www.yourlifecenter.com
New and Living Way Church 215 Academy St., Kelso Sundays 10am & 6pm Wednesdays 7pm 703-3340 newandlivingwaychurch.org Oak Point Community Church 445 Oakpoint Rd, Longview Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Doug McMurray #577-6037
The Rock Meeting at 1955 Huntington Ave S, Castle Rock Worship 10 a.m. every Sunday Wednesday @ 7pm Service Pastors Jerry & Angie Hughes 274.7480 Rose Valley Friends Church 1437 Rose Valley Rd. Kelso 360-425-3222 Church Office 9:30am Sunday School Hour for all 10:45am Worship Service 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valley Youth Group 6-8pm Wednesday-JValley Youth 6-8pm -Sunday-JValley Youth Ryderwood Community Church,
315 Jackson St. PO Box 161, Ryderwood, Pastor Bill Bowlby, 360-295-3962 Service Opportunities 11 am Sunday
St. Mary Catholic Church 120 Powell Rd., Castle Rock 274.7404 W & Th Daily Mass 8:30A Sunday Mass 8:30A St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 412 Pioneer Ave., Box 1467 Castle Rock Worship 10 a.m. Sunday - 274.9393 St. Paul Lutheran Church 312 First Ave. SW, PO Box 847, Castle Rock 274.6604 9 & 11am Sunday Worship. Adult Study & Sunday School 10:10am Tues 10:30am Text Study Wed: 5:30pm Youth Group Wed: 7:30pm Adult Bible Study Pastor Bob Sinclair St. Rose Catholic Church 2571 Nichols Blvd Longview, WA 360-425-4660 The Salvation Army Church 1639 10th Ave, Longview Sunday School @ 9:45am Holiness Meeting @ 11:00am 360-423-3992 St. Stephens Episcopal 1428 - 22nd, Longview WA Office: (360)423-5600 Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:00am www.sslv.org Seventh Day Adventist Church 7531 Old Pacific Hwy -Castle Rock Worship 11 a.m. Saturday Pastor Ben Moore 274.6090
Seventh Day Adventist Church 77 Solomon Road, Kelso WA Office: (360)423-7344 Saturday Worship: 11:05am Pastor Marcia Stone journeyadventist.com Living Hope Church 2711 NW Andreson, Vancouver Stella Lutheran Chapel 11:00am Sundays 124 Sherman Road, Longview Pastor Dean Jenks (360)944-3905 Pastor Carol Plummer Sunday Worship 10:00 am Longview Church of Christ Office (360) 423-3795 (Wed. Only) 2219 50th Ave. Sunday Bible Class Toledo New Life Assembly of God 9:30, Sunday Worship 10:30 Pastor Larry Hartwick 420 Silver Street, Toledo 864-4366 Worship: Sun. @ 10am, Wed. @ 6pm Longview Church of the Nazarene Dinner on Wednesdays @ 5:15pm 814 - 15th Ave, Longview Food Bank: Last Tue/Wed of month Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Toutle Christian Fellowship Celebrate Recovery Thurs at 6 p.m 5067 Spirit Lake Hwy – Toutle 360-577-1100 Worship Service Sunday 10 a.m. Pastor Adam VanGorp Longview Community Church, 2323 Washington Way - Longview www.toutle.org (360)274-6305 Contemporary Service 8:45 a.m. Sun. Vader Assembly of God Church Traditional Service 11 a.m. Sun. 302 - 6th St., Vader (360)295-3756 Pastor John Williams 423.6380 LongviewCommunityChurch.org Pastor Tracy Durham Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6:00pm Longview Presbyterian Church Wed. Adult Study, Kidz Church: 7p.m. 3808 Pennsylvania St., Longview Worship and Children’s Class: Valley View Church of God Sundays at 10am 1435 - 33rd Ave, Longview WA Pastors Dexter & Liz Kearny 577-8951 Pastor Dwayne Cothron www.longviewpresbychurch.net (360)636-6787 Worship Sundays @ 10am & 6pm Longview Pentecostal Church 4333 OB Highway, 636-0580 Word of Life Christian Center Sunday School 11am, Worship 12pm 277 Brown Rd. E, Chehalis Bible Study Wed 7pm, Youth Fri. 7pm Sunday 9:45am / Wed 7pm Study Pastor Perry Hanchey 360-864-4407 / 360-523-8828
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You know you drink too much coffee if... You answer the door before people knock. Juan Valdez named his donkey after you. You ski uphill. You get a speeding ticket even when you’re parked. You speed walk in your sleep. You haven’t blinked since the last lunar eclipse. You just completed another sweater and you don’t know how to knit. You grind your coffee beans in your mouth. You sleep with your eyes open. You have to watch videos in fastforward. The only time you’re standing still is during an earthquake. You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer. You lick your coffeepot clean. You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug. You’re the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don’t even work there. You’ve worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week. Your eyes stay open when you sneeze. You chew on other people’s fingernails. The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse. Your T-shirt says, “Decaffeinated
coffee is the devil’s blend.” You’re so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas. You can type sixty words per minute... with your feet. You can jump-start your car without cables. All your kids are named “Joe”. You don’t need a hammer to pound nails. Your only source of nutrition comes from “Sweet & Low.” You don’t sweat, you percolate. You buy 1/2 & 1/2 by the barrel. You’ve worn out the handle on your favorite mug. You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee. You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it’s not plugged in. You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them. You’ve built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers. People get dizzy just watching you. You’ve worn the finish off your coffee table. The Taster’s Choice couple wants to adopt you. You're up to four heart attacks a day. You help your dog chase its tail. You don't 'tan', you 'roast'. Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter Scale.
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VINYL GRAPHICS
This monthly I got myself into a sticky situation. My friends recently introduced me to the world of Vinyl Cutters. Previous to this I had never heard of the Silhouette or the competing Cricut. They are electronic cutting machines for personal use. They look similar to your standard ink jet or laser printer, but instead of a printer head, they have a blade. The blade can be used cut a variety of materials including paper, cardstock, transfer paper, fabric, vinyl and more. They can cut sheets that are 12”x12” or rolls 12”x10’ long. I’ve designed vehicle graphics and have seen commercial cutters at sign shops, but I didn’t know that they made them for personal use. Silhouette and Cricut are two leaders in the field. silhouetteamerica. com | cricut.com You should be able to pick up a top of the line (personal) machine for about $250. A little research showed me that they both come with software to help you design and cut. From the reviews, the software for the Silhouette is traditional software that you download and install on your Mac or PC. It is more full-featured and has a larger learning curve, but it is powerful software. I personally downloaded an alternative product from Silhouette that allowed me to work directly with Adobe Illustrator. One potential advantage of the Circut software is that it is web based. You can use it from any computer or even your smart phone. Which one cuts better? I’ve read reviews declaring each one the winner. So you will have to do your
own research there. These cutters would be a great toy to create a bumper sticker. The problem was I don’t like bumper stickers. I don’t think I’ve ever put one on a car before. My Jeep came with a vinyl sticker on each of the back side windows. I thought they were pretty cool but, I decided to replace one of them. What would I want the sticker to say? There are limitless possibilities on what you can put on your car. Anything from family to politics to gun control to pets to bacon to unicorns to saving babies or the whales. Mostly worthy causes, but I wanted to start at the top. I decided to make my sticker for Jesus. I know he didn’t need the sticker, but that was still my motivation. I wanted to have a message to encourage people to think but not preach. I googled for some ideas and found the inspiration that I needed. With some help from YouTube I was able to learn how to cut, weed (prepare the artwork with an X-Acto knife), put the vinyl on transfer paper and then apply vinyl to my window! Pretty Cool. It was a fairly laborious process , but I found it very rewarding. I look forward to cutting and applying some more graphics in the future. Thanks to Mike and Julie for getting me started! That’s all I have to say about that. Oscar Myre IV is currently Senior Visual Designer on contract with Allied Telesis in Bothell. He is looking forward to attending an upcoming Photoshop training workshop.
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LOST SNACK
POWER OF SUGGESTION
After a long, bumpy flight, our passengers were glad to finally land. They disembarked, and the other attendants and I checked for items left behind. In a seat pocket, I found a bag of home-made cookies with a note saying, "Much love, Mom." Quickly, I gave the bag to our gate agent in hopes it would be reunited with its owner. A few minutes later, an announcement came over the public-address system in the concourse: "Would the passenger who lost his cookies on Flight 502, please return to the gate?"
Our cross-country flight from Salt Lake City had a number of children on board who required a lot of attention from very patient flight attendants. Passengers and crew alike were relieved when many of the kids got off at a stop in St. Louis. But if that weren't enough, our plane had mechanical problems and had to return to the airport. The crew then had to manage the changeover to another aircraft. An hour later we were finally taking off. In the dimmed cabin, the voice of a male flight attendant came soothingly over the intercom. "You are getting sleepy...very sleepy. You don't want any snacks. You don't want any drinks. You want to be left alone."
SUDOKU PUZZLE ANSWER
MEN JUST THINK DIFFERENTLY One night a wife found her husband standing over their baby's crib. Silently she watched him. As he stood looking down at the sleeping infant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched by this unusual display and the deep emotions it aroused, with eyes glistening she slipped her arms around her husband. "A penny for your thoughts," she whispered in his ear. "It's amazing!" he replied. "I just can't see how anybody can make a crib like that for only $46.50."
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Adorable Adoptee Meet
'Oscar'
3 Tips for Pet Parents and Their Pooches to Eat Clean The "clean eating" lifestyle has grown in popularity, and now it's making its way to pet food. In a survey of dog owners, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Mars Petcare, 9 out of 10 respondents said they try to incorporate clean foods into their diets at least some of the time, and 75% said their own eating habits have caused them to reflect on the quality of food they feed their dogs.* Terry Walters, best-selling author and dog owner, believes that clean eating - for both humans and pets is about being mindful of what you eat and what you choose not to eat, as well as being more aware of the origin of the food in your diet. "I tell my kids that if you can picture how food grows, your body is more likely to know what to do with it," Walters said. "That, to me, is the basis of clean eating - choosing foods as close to their natural form as you can find. The NUTRO(tm) brand has joined this clean eating movement with its NUTRO Feed Clean(tm) philosophy, which allows you to share your clean eating lifestyle and values with your dog." These are some of Walters's favorite tips for both humans and pets to eat clean: * Become more conscious of what you put into your body and how it affects your overall well-being. Keeping a food journal where you record what you eat, when you eat it and how it makes you feel is one way to recognize which foods are serving you and which are not. * Empower your family to make
healthy choices by educating them about different foods and the nutrition they provide, and including them in everything from growing to cooking clean food. The more you know about your food, the healthier choices you can make and the more able you will be to achieve sustainable, good health. * Our four-legged family members deserve the best, too. Make eating clean a priority for the whole family, including pets. The benefits will greatly impact everyone. NUTRO Feed Clean(tm) dry dog food recipes, made with non-GMO ingredients, align perfectly with clean eating values and give dogs a nutritious diet that's tuned exactly to their needs. The NUTRO Feed Clean(tm) philosophy promises pet owners a dry dog food with recipes that are simple, purposeful, trustworthy and made with real, recognizable, nonGMO ingredients as close to their native form as possible. For more information and tips on clean eating and other topics, visit Nutro.com *For the purposes of this survey, "Clean" was defined as incorporating whole fruits and vegetables, recognizable ingredients, products with short/simple ingredient list into your diet and avoiding artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. *Trace amounts of genetically modified material may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing. Photo courtesy of Getty Images #13788
He's affectionately called Oscar the Grouch, because like many senior citizens, he's old (10 years) and he likes things done HIS WAY on HIS TIME. He's very much a Pekingese, with their quirky behaviors. He suffers from a dry eye, and requires daily eye drops. Maybe that's what's making him grouchy ☺ But other than his occasional grumpiness, he's a friendly little house guest. Oscar's looking for a retirement home, with a senior citizen that understands the aches and pains of old decrepit joints, and just wants a dog for companionship.
Meet
'Lucky'
Lucky is a teeny tiny dog (under two pounds) with a big personality. He runs with the big dogs. and they don't intimidate him one bit. He's very social, loves people. He's just fun to
He's neutered, current on his vaccinations, and microchipped. For more information on Oscar, Lucky or other animals available: rpaws.petfinder.org • 673-7373 watch. He hasn't been neutered yet, because he is so small, but he is current on age-appropriate vaccinations and microchipped. We think he's about 2 months old. He's Mr. Adorable, for sure! For more information on Lucky, call: 673-7373
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