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From the Editor’s Desk How is your new beginning working out for you so far? Good? Bad? Not entirely sure? ☺ That's alright, I've got a Bugler issue here that meets you wherever you're at with New Years "Resolutions". This month is focused on hearts. Everything to do about them. The chocolate kind, the balloon kind, the beating kind inside your chest. It's time for us to be inundated with the overabundance of pinks, reds and fluffy rabbits dressed in cupid costumes. Don't ask on that one, I really have no idea. Usually, most people associate February with Valentine's Day, with good reason - it's February 14th and falls on a Wednesday this year. But did you also know that it's National Heart Healthy Month? A trend that is catching more attention with each passing year, and each passing heart attack or stroke victim. This subject hits a nerve with me. Maybe it does with you as well. It lands a little close to the painful reminder of my mama's death, and also my all-too-personal encounter with the inside of the emergency room cardiology unit. If I could grimace here, I would. But you wouldn't be able to see my face. I'm told it's quite the picture to behold when I manage to express my complete distaste in one of my infamous grimace frowns. My children know it well, as do the ER nurses and doctors working that day at the Hospital. But I digress. Let's give you some backstory first and set the stage for my surprise arrival into the ER. As many working mothers through-
out the world, I had a life full of stress. Three small children, a failing marriage and more financial woes than notes on a musical score. It's fair to say that stress was extremely high. Multiple therapists warned me over the course of about four years that if I didn't change life styles, or address the stressors in my life, I would "end up with a heart attack" or "in the hospital". Being a stubborn woman, I poopoo'd their concerns and let them know that I would be able to handle my life just fine, thank you very much. (Sound like someone you know?) Stress causes cortisol, which in turn causes weight retention. I packed on the pounds and was soon looking at the scale shouting that 40 pounds of additional "me" had found their way to stick to my bird-like small bones. Enter strange "racing heart" symptoms and "what feels like an extra beat" into my awareness. Soon, these occurrences became so frequent that I began keeping a log of the "extra beats", when they happened and what seemed to trigger them. Stressful arguments, situations or even hard work caused triggering for me. Before long, I was having upwards of 30+ "extra beats" per minute. The experience caused me to feel like I had to "catch my breath", or press on my chest to calm my heart down. (Yes, yes, I know. This should have been a huge indicator for someone so 'in the know' about health factors....I mentioned I was stubborn, right?) One afternoon, I was feeling par-
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ticularly ill with the "extra beats", and when I stood up from the couch, almost immediately passed out. Combined with not being able to catch my breath, I sagged back onto the couch and calmly told my children to call their dad. He came home and we immediately went to the hospital. On the drive there, I again almost passed out, and again in the emergency room as I was being wheeled in. Let me tell you, friends, that when someone comes into the ER and says "chest pain and passing out", they spring into action. I was immediately whisked to the back, plugged into a plethora of electrodes and whatnots, and told to breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth. I just wanted to cry because I thought I was dying of a heart attack, and kept thinking I didn't want to die. Final diagnosis: massive heart palpi-
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tations due to stress. Need to remove. Solution: focus on removing stress and other triggers from my life. That was a major wake up call. Thus began my journey toward a healthier "me". One that would remain palpitation free and more aware of life's stressors and how to combat them. I lost the weight, am down to a size that I hadn't seen since high school, and the palpitations rarely rear their ugly head. Enter more laughing, more 'fun', more stress relieving activities, and for lack of a better word, "finding myself" again, with God at the helm. Is my experience causing you to ask yourself some wake-up call questions? Good. See to it, my friend. Until next month, Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
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CALL FOR ARTISTS Columbian Artists Spring Art Show The Diaries of ADAM & Eve
Love Street Playhouse is proud to open their 2018 season with a celebration of Love for all the Valentines in your life. Come join us as we celebrate the start of our 11th season with Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve, a poignant comedy about the very “First Love” starring Love Street’s owners and producers, Melinda and Lou Pallotta, and directed by Bethany Pithan (Resident Production Manager). Show dates are February 9–18. Tickets are $20 online at lovestreetplayhouse.com. The Diaries is a portrait of two very unusual people, those first 'lovers' who meet under the most unlikely circumstances, that first garden, and what they make together over a lifetime...it is a portrait of a love that somehow survives, a love that prevails. This remarkable love is an enduring story, one that somehow transcends the fragile yearnings of romance, the immediacy of transient desire, the inevitable disappointments and misunderstandings inherent in any relationship, even death itself. (Okay…truth is...they had a number of issues to work out, like "who’s going to name the creatures and the flowers and the mountains...and.. Adam wants his rib back!")
It may have been Eden for a while but in the end, they had to figure out how to make it work. You'll laugh, cry, sing and realize...you are not alone! It was the original Battle of the Sexes with the endearing and enduring discovery of Love at the heart of it all. Mark Twain wrote the diaries in two parts: the first, "The Diary of Adam," was written during the 1890's. Twain was fifty-five years old. It was written at a time when his own fortunes had begun to fail; and during the beginning of the failure of the health of his wife, Olivia. "The Diary of Eve" was written almost fifteen years later. Twain was seventy years old. It was written shortly after the death of his beloved, Livy; and, at this point in his life, Twain had outlived three of his four children. “We are thrilled to kick off the new season in this two person comedy. We looked at several scripts before choosing this one. Lou’s portrayal of Adam shows wit and great comic timing as the first man,” says Melinda. “And Melinda’s grace on stage,” interjects Lou, "fused with a creative energy to 'know all things' infuses this comedy with laughs and heart." Love Street Playhouse now enters its eleventh year as a producer of high quality theater as well as a summer Youth Theatre Program for aspiring young actors. “The production values in this warm and inviting community theatre are amazing,” says Lou. The 2018 Season includes The Diaries of Adam and Eve, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, Robin Hood, Over the River and Through the Woods, and The Farndale Ave Christmas Carol. 126 Loves Avenue, Woodland WA lovestreetplayhouse.com
Area artists are invited to participate in the Columbian Artists 41st Annual juried Spring Art Show to be held March 18th through April 2nd at the Three Rivers Mall, 3513 Three Rivers Drive, Kelso, WA (Space D-1168, near Macy’s) Entries: Open to artists 18 years and older from Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Lewis, and Pacific Counties in Washington and Clatsop and Columbia Counties in Oregon. Entries must be original works of art, entirely the work of the entrant. No copies or likenesses to other artists’ or photographers’ works are acceptable. This includes all copyrighted images both 2 and 3 dimensional. Entries must have been completed within the past two years and not previously entered in a Columbian Artists Spring Show. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. A total of four pieces of art will be allowed per artist for all categories of art entered. If an artist enters both 2D and 3D art, then the combined total cannot be more than four pieces per artist. 2-Dimensional Art: Wall art media accepted are Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, and Mixed Media (includes pastels, pen/pencil, hand pulled prints, collages, and mixed media). NOT ACCEPTED: reproductions, Photoshop, computer, or giclée prints, crafts, offensive or wet work. Artists may enter a total of 4 pieces. Two pieces may measure up to 48 inches, horizontal or vertical, includ-
ing frame. Other pieces are not to exceed 40 inches, horizontal or vertical. All art must be appropriately framed (e.g., watercolors, pen/pencil, pastels under glass) or finished edges with wide gallery wrap (acrylic and oils) and properly wired for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers or clip frames accepted. 3-Dimensional Art: Art weight will not be more than 60 pounds, height no more than 4 feet and no wider than 30 inches. Art will be juried into the show and judged for cash awards. Some 3D art may be juried out due only to space restraints. 3D artists are required to provide their own pedestals for display during the show. 3D artists must follow the same “original work” requirements as 2D art. ENTRY FEE: NON-MEMBERS $15.00 each piece. MEMBERS: $10.00 each piece. All entries will be juried and judged. Art that does not meet the above standards will be juried out of the show with no refund of entry fees. If your work is NOT accepted you will be notified by phone. A commission of 25% will be charged for each piece sold, payable to the Columbian Artists Association. Artists are responsible for any sales tax collected. Cash awards are given in each category. Additional awards include a CAA Memorial Award, Sponsor Awards, and one People’s Choice award. QUESTIONS? Contact: Carol Boudreau 360-425-0142 or csbartist@yahoo.com
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Heart & Sole 5k / 10k
Saturday • Feb. 10th • Longview Mark your calendars for this family friendly event on Valentine's weekend! A beautiful run/walk around Lake Sacajawea in Longview, WA beginning at the Elks Memorial Building on the Lake. 10K Registration – Adult/ Youth with shirt - $25/$15 Adult/Youth without shirt - $15/$5 5K Registration – Adult/Youth with shirt - $20/$15 Adult/Youth without shirt - $10/$5
To guarantee a shirt, please register by February 2nd. All proceeds benefit the Longview Recreation Program Teen Program. Kids 12 and under running in the 5/10K are only $5.00! Tech long sleeve shirts are $15.00 Courses will be clearly marked, and prizes awarded as well. Please call to register, or come early on the day of the event. Event Info: 360-442-5400
Time to split a side... The Butcher Dance An anthropologist specializing in aboriginal rituals hears of a small tribe of Australian bush people who perform a 'Butcher Dance'. He has never heard of this, so he checks with some of his friends among the bush people. They tell him that it is only the one tribe, and they perform it very rarely. The anthropologist does some more research and finds out that the tribe involved is nomadic, but is believed to be currently located about a thousand miles into the Outback west of Ayer's Rock. He sets up an expedition and heads out to find this tribe in hopes of recording this rare ritual dance. He arrives at Ayer's Rock and heads out into the Outback, but.... His Land-rover breaks down. On the verge of death, he collapses in the shade of a dune. A gentle stream of water on his parched lips revives him and he opens his eyes to see a bushman in traditional white skin markings staring down at him. He again passes out. When he reawakens he finds himself in a rude camp, surrounded by curious but friendly bush people. The elder looks at him sadly and tells him that he missed the Butcher Dance ritual by only two days. The Anthropologist begs the elder to have the dance performed again so that he can record it before the knowledge of it is lost forever into the sands of the
Outback. After conferring with the other elders, it is announced that, as a special privilege to the traveler who has come so far and faced so many hardships, the tribe will perform the ritual again. That night the anthropologist sat near the camp fire with his camera. As the fire's flames began to burn down, the dancers, adorned with white tribal markings and a few feather, arrange themselves around the embers. A lone drum starts to beat out a simple rhythm, and the dancers begin. They begin to sway gently. Then the elder who could speak English starts the ritual chant: "You butcher right foot in, you butcher right foot out...." Carpenter A young man is at the dentist's office. The dentist has him open his mouth and sees the biggest collection of broken and missing teeth he has ever seen in his professional life. "Your teeth," says the dentist, "are in absolutely terrible shape! I don't think there is a single undamaged tooth in your mouth. What are you doing?" "Well, Doc" says the patient " guess it's due to my bad habit of chewing my nails." "Chewing your nails?" says the dentist, " Chewing your nails will not cause this kind of damage." "Yes it will." says the patient, "If you're a carpenter."
LCC Art Gallery: 'Darkening Light' Lower Columbia College Art Gallery: The Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibit titled “Darkening Light” consisting of atmospheric acrylic paintings by Brian Sostrom. The exhibit runs February 14 March 28, 2018. The artist reception is on Tuesday, February 13 from
4-6 p.m. in the gallery. Gallery open: Mon-Tues / 10am-6pm, Wed-Thurs / 10am-4pm. Gallery closed February 19 and 22. Location: Rose Center for the Arts – Art Gallery, 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA. 360-442-2510 www.lowercolumbia.edu/gallery
Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart Directed by Jake Kasdan Running Time 2hr, PG-13 My Rating: B+
Despite running a little on the long side, 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a zippy action comedy that’s perhaps the closest thing we have to a summer action movie during this nippy winter season. It’s also the best stuck-in-a-video-game thriller since 2001’s “Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase.” Like its 1995 counterpart, which also revolved around a game named Jumanji, “Welcome to the Jungle” is driven by characters grappling with a seemingly innocent pastime making its way into their real lives. But the similarities end there. While 1995’s “Jumanji” saw a board game infiltrating the everyday, the 2017 one finds characters quite literally getting trapped inside the game. This time, the people being jerked around by this magical diversion are a quartet of teens stuck in detention. And this bunch is just as mismatched as the one in “The Breakfast Club” (1985). There’s Spencer (Alex Wolff), a lanky germaphobe who used to be BFFs with muscled football player Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain). There’s also Martha (Morgan Turner), a girl genius so haughty, you’d swear her mean streak were part of a gag. And then there’s Bethany (Madison Iseman) a would-be Instagram celeb who wouldn’t dream of going a day without posting a #IWokeUpLikeThis
#Flawless selfie to kick off her morning. Akin to the kids in that aforementioned teen movie, this posse’s going to have to learn to get along. Today, they’ve been tasked with cleaning up the school’s basement until their detention time’s up, though the principal threatens a longer punishment if the place isn’t spotless by the end of the day. No one really takes him seriously. And this becomes especially true when a television set, as well as a video game console befit with an unfamiliar game called “Jumanji,” is spotted over in the corner. Figuring they’ll have plenty of time to both play a couple rounds on this foreign game and clean up their school’s mess, this unlikely foursome plugs in. A couple seconds later, though, and all are starring in their very own episode of “The Twilight Zone”: thanks to some inexplicable force, the teens have been sucked inside the “Jumanji” video game, transformed into the characters they chose to embody during phase one. Spencer has been reimagined as a bulky action hero with a boomerang fetish (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). Fridge is now a pubertyvoiced zoologist with a weakness for cake and gratuitous complaining (Kevin Hart). Martha’s an improbably dressed fighter babe (Karen Gillan). Bethany’s a pudgy, bearded cartographer (Jack Black). The mission? Keep a cursed emerald out of the hands of a rugged archvillain (Bobby Cannavale ) and return it to its rightful place. The catch? You only have three lives to do so. Lose your last one, and you actually die. The movie, of course, never gets to that point, and it shouldn’t need to:
February is: Black History Month African Americans in Time of War The theme for 2018 focuses on the end of the First World War in 1918, and explores the complex meanings and implications of this international struggle and its aftermath. The First World War was initially termed by many as “The Great War,” “The War to End All Wars,” and the war “to make the world safe for democracy.” Those very concepts provide a broad, useful framework for focusing on the roles of African Americans in every American war, from the Revolutionary War Era to that of the present “War against Terrorism.” Times of War inevitably provide the framework for many stories related to African American soldiers and sailors, veterans, and civilians. This is a theme filled with paradoxes of valor and defeat, of civil rights opportunities and setbacks, of struggles abroad and at home, of artistic creativity and repression, and of catastrophic loss of life and the righteous hope for peace. The theme suggests that contemporary conditions, past and present, give us cause for critical pause in our studies and deliberations to consider the specific and unique issues faced by African Americans in times of war.
These issues include opportunities for advancement and repression of opportunities during wartime; the struggle to integrate the military and experiences during segregation/apartheid and successful integration; veterans experiences once they returned home; the creation of African American Veteran of Foreign War posts; cultures and aesthetics of dissent; global/international discourse; including impact and influence of the Pan African Congresses; the impact of migration and urban development; educational opportunities; health care development; the roles of civil rights and Black liberation organizations, including the Black Power movement and the Black Panther Party; the roles of African American businesses, women, religious institutions, and the Black press; in the struggle abroad and at home; the topographies and spaces of Black military struggle, resistance and rebellion; and how Black soldiers and/veterans are documented and memorialized within public and private spaces. These diverse stories reveal war’s impact not only on men and women in uniform but on the larger African American community. Information about this year's Black History month at: asalh100.org
February 2018 • Valley Bugler • Page 5 This is a frisky comic thriller exercise meant to be mindless and charming. The film’s title is clearly a tribute to the culturally ubiquitous Guns N’ Roses song of the same name, and the movie in store is about as equally lovable. Like the song, fun and games are here, and so are sexy girls and bright lights. But the whole “you’re gonna diiiiieee” part’s delivered with a wink. It’s a rollicking good time. The stars are in their element (Black is a particular blast as a materialistic teen-
age girl trapped inside the body of a mouth-breathing, bespectacled potato). The comedy’s as sharpened and self-referential as the miniature dramatic breaks are perfectly over-thetop. The action’s exaggerated and sometimes hysterical. What more could you want from the theater on a freezing cold weekend evening? A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
"A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold." ~Ogden Nash
Strengthening families class (Castle Rock, WA) A free Strengthening Families Class co-sponsored by the Castle Rock CARE Coalition and WSU Extension Cowlitz County will be held in Castle Rock February through March. Eight classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, February 12, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 312 1st Ave. S.W., Castle Rock. Dinner will be provided for participating families each week at 6:00 p.m. The classes are open to parents/ caregivers and their 10- to 14-yearold children. The class is designed to help families deal with the stress involved in raising youth and dealing with everyday life. Some of the topics covered include dealing with every day stressors; family communication; setting limits; problem solving; and lots more. Family meals, weekly door prize
drawings, hands-on activities, childcare for children 3 to 5 years old and 4-H activities for children in kindergarten through 9 years old are included. For details or to register for the class, contact Ramona Leber, Coordinator, at (360)261-3971/ sfpwsucowlitz@ hotmail.com or Dianne Swanson, CARE Coalition, at (360)636-0530 / dianneswanson@msn.com.
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Kwilts for Kids - still time to give Submitted by Georgia Cox FEBRUARY 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 Senior exercises from 9:30am to 10:30am. Every Tuesday afternoon: Games, cards and visiting will be in the Center from Noon to 3pm. Anyone is welcome! Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday: "Write Your Life Story" will meet in the Center at 1:00pm - 3:00pm. 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 Noon - 3pm 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 calling 636-2118 by Monday. Every Saturday: BINGO games played from 1pm - 3pm. Come join in the fun! SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, February 13th: Lunch & Program! Nikkol Nagel from Monticello Park Retirement Home will show a power point presentation at 11am, with a delicious lunch provided compliments of the Monticello Park Home Chef, starting at Noon. Thursday, February 15th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am - 1pm. Have a valid punch card. NOTICE: Watch the readerboard for any changes or new events. Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • Castle Rock WA (360)274-7502
A Miracle Trip to Israel! By the time this column goes to print, Lord-willing, my husband and I will have left for a ten-day trip to Israel! Here's how it came about: Last fall, my son, Dave LeMieux, who lives in Colorado, called and asked if we'd like to join him and his team, for "the trip of a lifetime": 10 days in Israel! Dave has a jazz band, and he and his band, More Than Music, have traveled all over the world performing "At the Table with Dr.
King", an original program Dave wrote years ago, describing Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy with the Civil Rights Movement. January 19th, 2017, they performed locally here at Toutle Lake High School and were very well received by staff and students. They challenged students to "listen for the call" on their own life, and to do all the good that they can while they can! In addition to high schools all over
It has been a brutal winter, cold and biting. The Kelso Kiwanis invite you to join with them for the “Kwilts for Kids” blanket drive. February 14 is the deadline for the annual February 15th give away to children and families at the Emergency Support Shelter (Domestic Violence) or the Community House on Broadway. Blankets are being accepted at the Kelso Senior Center at: 106 NW 8th Ave, Kelso Blankets accepted rom 10AM-3PM Monday thru Friday until Noon on Feb 14th, the last day of the Kwilts for Kids blanket drive. Please help us help these children. The Kelso Kiwanis are accepting soft fleece blankets that are either newly purchased or hand-made fleece with tied fringe, or blanket style and color of choice. For more information, eMail: kathleenjohnson451@gmail.com
Basic Tied Blanket
Instructions: • Warm fleece fabric (1.5-2 yards), fun designs if possible ☺ • Take scissors and cut small strips all around the blanket, about 1” x 5” in length, depending on the size of finished product you want. • Tie neighboring strips together in a simple knot. • Another variation is to use 2 pieces of fleece fabric, and tie them together with the strips in a pullover knot.
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." ~Anne Frank the United States, they've performed in Russia, India, Africa, Dubai and other countries, and now the Israeli government and the US State Department have requested he bring his program to 6 Jewish High Schools in and around Jerusalem! So January 19th through the 29th of 2018, we're headed to Tel Av-iv with Dave and his team, and, while they are performing, my husband and I, and a small group of family and friends of the band, will spend 10 days seeing things like the Israel Museum; Jerusalem Model; the Shrine of the Book; the Temple Mount; the Pool of Bethesda; St. Anne's Church; City of David; Hezekiah's Tunnel; Pool of Siloam; Southern Steps; Davidson Center; Western Wall; Via Dolorosa; Church of the Holy Sepulchre; Masada; En Gedi; Qumran; the Dead Sea; Jewish Quarter; Burnt House; Church of Peter in Gallicantu; Upper Room & David's
Tomb at Mt. Zion; and Meggido. Then we arrive at the Sea of Galilee, where our tour includes the Decapolis; Sabbath morning on a Worship Boat; the Mt. of Beatitudes; Capernaum; Magdila; Nazareth Village and Caesarea Maritima. We're scheduled to arrive back in Portland late the 29th, and will spend a day or two resting. Am I excited? Definitely! Our tour guide has assured us that this will be "the trip that keeps on giving". He said we will never be the same. Dear Friend, I just wish I could pack you in my suitcase and bring you along! But for now, I just pray you, too, will get to visit Israel someday if you have that desire. Our creative God can do mighty miracles of provision and He loves to surprise & delight us! Paddy Elkins invites your feedback! You may Email her at: paddyelkins@gmail.com or call her at 360-751-5231.
Help Fight Inflammation with Food
(Family Features) On top of being tasty, certain foods contain specific nutrients and natural compounds that may help fight inflammation, a condition linked to arthritis and gout. With that in mind, try heading to the fridge or pantry the next time you feel joint pain, swelling or stiff knees. Colorful fruits and vegetables, including ruby red tart cherries and dark leafy greens like spinach and kale, are among the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods, along with oily fish (salmon, sardines and scallops), nuts, seeds and whole grains. Ingredients such as ginger, turmeric and olive oil may also help combat inflammation. For an inflammation-fighting boost, Montmorency tart cherries contain the "highest anti-inflammatory content of any food," according to research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University. Results show that cherry intake can help reduce blood levels of gout-causing uric acid and reduce the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research also shows that Montmorency tart cherry juice can reduce post-exercise inflammation and muscle pain. "For decades, people with arthritis and gout have consumed tart cherry juice for pain relief. Now there's scien-
tific evidence to back up this popular folklore remedy," said registered dietitian Michelle Babb, author of "AntiInflammatory Eating Made Easy." "Since Montmorency tart cherries are one of the richest sources of anthocyanins, a potent type of flavonoid, they can offer a natural way to help ease the pain related to arthritis and gout." To help fight inflammation with food, try this recipe for Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola, which is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Learn more about the research on Montmorency tart cherries and inflammation, and find more recipes, at choosecherries. com. Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Yield: 1 salad Savory Granola: 1/3 cup oats 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats 2 tablespoons pepitas 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard salt, pepper
February 2018 • Valley Bugler • Page 7 1/4 cup dried tart cherries Dressing: 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons tart cherry juice 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon honey salt, pepper (We used Montmorency brand) Salad: 10 ounces baby kale 1 grilled ear corn, kernels sliced off 1 cup sprouts (alfalfa) 1/2 tablespoon butter
8 ounces bay scallops, patted dry To make savory granola: Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat. In large bowl, combine oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, buckwheat groats and pepitas. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour wet ingredients into large bowl and toss until well combined. Spread mixture onto baking sheet in single layer and bake 18-20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until granola starts to turn golden brown and crispy around edges. Remove from oven, add cherries, toss to combine, spread into single layer and let cool. To make dressing: In food processor, process shallot, olive oil, cherries, cherry juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until smooth. To make salad: Place kale, corn kernels and sprouts in large bowl; set aside. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Once hot, add scallops and cook until golden and starting to caramelize on one side. Flip and repeat on other side. Add scallops to large salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss well. Break up granola into small pieces and add to salad bowl. Toss lightly before serving.
COUPON Central
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The Go Red Tea for Women Focuses on Heart Disease
Awareness, With a Dash of Humor from Author Jan Bono
Laugh, laugh, laugh your life.....into longevity! According to the Scientific Journal, many of our "hunches" about health seem to be spot on. Especially regarding laughter. Studying laughter and its natural consequences has long been a fascinatinon by scientists and health professionals, and grandmothers who teach "laughter as the best medicine". "Women with a strong sense of humor were found to live longer in spite of illness, especially cardiovascular disease and infection. Mirthful men seem to be protected against
infection", reported the Journal in a recent Norwegian study. Another study by the Maryland School of Medicine shows laughter is linked to the healthy function of blood vessels. And healthy blood vessels means a health(ier) heart. Laughter causes the tissue that forms the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium) to expand in order to increase blood flow, while stress does the opposite by constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow. The blood vessels of the heart reg-
Friday, February 23rd RSVP - Expected to be sold out! $5 Per Person RSVP: (360)423-3333 Includes Light Lunch, Door Prizes and a special Gift
Heart Disease is no laughing matter, especially for women of today. Learn and educate yourself alongside friends at the important presentation on Heart Disease for Women, with PeaceHealth cardiologist James Suero, MD. To lighten up the afternoon, local Long Beach writer and author Jan Bono will share some of her stories as published in Chicken Soup for the Soul series books. Jan has written 10 singly-authored books, all available at the Tea, including the first two cozy mysteries in a series set on the SW Washington coast. PeaceHealth Medical Group and Koelsch Senior Communities have partnered together to bring you this informative and fun afternoon filled with hearts and the color red. “It really came back into life in 2016 after being gone for a few years because of popular demand by the community,” stated Diane Craft, Community Relations and Special Projects Manager for Koelsch Senior Communities. If you’re interested in attending the
Go Red Tea for women, call to RSVP by February 21st. Space is limited. Be sure to deck yourself out in RED attire, jewelry and clothing. Almost a decade of years ago, the American Heart Association presented “Go Red for Women,” a movement providing information to women about cardiovascular disease. Subsequently, the National “Wear Red” Day was placed on February 6th in order to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women. Traditionally, we think about men being the primary victims of heart disease, but each year, it claims the lives of hundreds of thousands of women. Don’t smoke, drink in moderation, and focus on getting exercise are some of the top three suggestions given by physicians for cutting down on the risk of developing a heart disease. Heart attack signs can include, but are not limited to: chest discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea or dizziness. Know the symptoms of heart attack and strokes by visiting heart.org www.goRedForWomen.org [See ad on same page]
ulate blood flow and a host of other jobs, including secreting chemicals and other substances in response to wounds, infections or irritation, and plays a large role in the development of cardiovascular disease. Laughing maintains a healthy endothelium and reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. When you laugh, the blood flow increases and your blood pressure rises, but when you stop laughing, blood pressure drops back to its normal baseline. This helps bring down blood pressure and creates
a relaxing effect, as well as deeper breathing that sends more oxygenated blood throughout your body. The Loma Linda School of Medicine found "that the physiological effects of a single one-hour session of viewing a humorous video appear to last anywhere from 12 to 24 hours in different individuals...and by seeking out positive experiences that make us laugh we can do a lot with our physiology to stay well.” So what are you waiting for? Find the jokes in this paper and get laughing!
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Valentine's Day
Wednesday
February 14th
The History behind this “ day of love” The Wedding Anniversary Symbol List This year we celebrate Valentine’s Day on a middle of the week day, Wednesday, February 14th. Reservations at restaurants and special plans are already in the works by wise lovers wanting to surprise, woo and possibly propose. Around six million proposals on their way! Ever wondered how February 14 became, the day on which we celebrate and explore love in all its many ideals, Valentines Day? According to the world wide web, folklore and heresay, there are many differing opinions on how Valentines Day started. One story says that when the Roman Empire reigned, (a few thousand years ago), a festival every February was held in honour of the God of Fertility and during this time, young men would choose their mate. When a Emperor named Claudius came around, he outlawed all marriages in fear that the men would not be able to fight. Young couples still fell in love though and still wished to marry and they took these desires to the Catholic Bishop Valentine who, understanding love, began to secretly marry couples. [approx. 270 AD] When Claudius found out, he had Valentine arrested and ordered put to death. While waiting in jail, Valentine began exchanging letters with the jailers daughter and soon had fallen in love with her. The day he was to be beheaded, he wrote her one last note and signed it: From Your Valentine. Another story points to Christianity in 496 A.D outlawing the pagan Lupercian Festival and replacing it with a day in February to honour the martyr St. Valentine. A third story as to the origin of passing out cards stems from a French Count who was captured and imprisoned in London. From his cell he wrote his wife letters, including a passionate set of poems which he sent to her in February. At the turn of the century, a new form of Valentines Day card appeared, called the Penny Dreadful. Up until this point, cards were relatively expensive but the Penny Dreadful changed all that. They were just what the name implied, costing only one cent and completely bad. The cards were cheaply made, the artwork was amateurish
and the colouring was uneven. On top of that, the verses printed on them were not the most romantic of prose. They were more often insults, taking swipes at old maids, teachers and the like. Still their low cost kept them popular for years. For hundreds of years, Valentines Day has been a day of symbols. You can hardly go through the day without seeing a rose (as a symbol to Venus, the Goddess of Love), images of doves and lovebirds (who mate for life) or hearts. The heart was thought to be the centre of all emotion. People believed that when they gave a heart, they were truly giving all of the love and emotion that they possibly could give. Its past aside, Valentines Day is the second the most popular card sending holiday just behind Christmas with one billion a cards sent a year. When the calendar turns to February, we start to think of love. February has for centuries been designated the month for lovers, with the primary celebration being on February 14, St. Valentines Day. We send cards, flowers, and candy and our children give out Valentines in school. In recent years, showing family pets just how much they are loved has come into the mix, with special treats and presents given to Fido or Fifi to show them how much their undying love is appreciated. Of course, their tails would be wagging for any treat, any day of the year! Valentines Day reminds us to tell all our loved ones just how much we care about them. We never know how many days we have to spend on this earth, we do not know when our breath may cease. The only thing we have control of is ourselves, and our thoughts and actions. This Valentine's Day, whether you subscribe to the retail participation or not, be encouraged to show love all around you. In the market, at your workplace, and most of all at home. You may be surprised at the results. Feel that you already share your love well with your friends and family? Here's a challenge to take outside your comfort zone. Try extending random acts of kindness and love - to those around you in your impact sphere that you don't know. A challenge to reach out, and love someone, yes, just like the song. ☺
How many “years” are you celebrating this year with your spouse? For some couples it may be by dining at a fun restaurant for some delicious and expensive food, then do something outside that involves water. Kayaking, waterfall hikes and ocean jaunts are always fun, too. People celebrate anniversaries with as much diversity as there are different personalities. Here is a list of the “common symbols” that relate to specific years of marriage as submitted by reader, Theresa Giles.
1st: Paper 2nd: Cotton 3rd: Leather 4th: Fruit & Flowers 5th: Wood 6th: Sugar 7th: Copper, Wool
8th: Bronze 9th: Pottery & Willow 10th: Tin 11th: Steel 12th: Silk & Linen 13th: Lace 14th: Ivory 15th: Crystal 20th: China 25th: Silver 30th: Pearl 35th Coral 40th: Ruby 45th: Sapphire 50th: Gold 55th: Emerald 60th: Diamond 65th: Blue Sapphire 70th: Platinum
Wedding Day Funnies Too much speeding A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But, officer,” the man began, “I can explain." “Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.” “But, officer, I just wanted to say..” “And I said to keep quiet! You’re going to jail!” A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, “Lucky for you that the chief’s at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a good mood when he gets back.” “Don’t count on it,” answered the fellow in the cell. “I’m the groom.” Someone really stinks A young couple were on their honeymoon. The husband was sitting in the bathroom on the edge of the
bathtub saying to himself, “Now how can I tell my wife that I’ve got really smelly feet and that my socks absolutely stink? I’ve managed to keep it from her while we were dating, but she’s bound to find out sooner or later that my feet stink. Now how do I tell her?” Meanwhile, the wife was sitting in the bed saying to herself, “Now how do I tell my husband that I’ve got really bad breath? I’ve been very lucky to keep it from him while we were courting, but he’s bound to find out. Now how do I tell him gently?” The husband finally plucks up enough courage to tell his wife and so he walks over to the bed, climbs over to his wife, moves his face very close to hers and says, “Darling, I’ve a confession to make.” And she says, “So have I, love.” To which he replies, “Don’t tell me, you’ve eaten my socks.”
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Electrify Your Drive
with the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hyundai is making waves with its newest release of the 2018 Ioniq Hybrid vehicle. What is being touted as perhaps the nation's most fuel efficient hybrid, certainly doesn't look like a hybrid. Sporty and full of zippy "get up and go", the new release has the auto community buzzing. Averaging a whopping 58 miles per gallon on both freeway and in-town mileage, the Ioniq has more than just car fanatics sitting up to take notice. Hybrid powered vehicles are brilliant. But Ioniq takes things to a new
level with thoughtful amenities, advanced safety features and ingenious design. Its comfort, convenience and responsiveness are proof that the future of hybrids is brighter than ever. The Ioniq has safety as its first priority, which is demonstrated in the cutting edge technology contained in this vehicle. Outfitted with Smart Cruise: Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection* It can help detect a slowing or stopped vehicle and/or pedestrian and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not maneuver to avoid impact, the system will apply emergency braking. Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-traffic Alert* Provides audible and visual alerts if a vehicle is detected in the driver’s blind spot. In reverse gear, Rear Cross-traffic Alert warns the driver of vehicles approaching from the side. Lane Keep Assist* This available system may inform you when you begin to drift outside your lane without signaling and even apply corrective steering assistance, providing you with yet another feature designed to help you arrive safely. Columbia Auto Center's Hyundai Sales representative, Steve Hulst, shared a few of his thoughts on this new player in the Hybrid game during a recent interview: "I love the fact that it doesn't look like a hybrid, but that it's got a fun sporty look to it", Hulst
said. "I've been Hyundai certified for fifteen years, and this is an incredible value for a hybrid." The Ioniq is of course outfitted with all of the modern components like Bluetooth, back up camera, and navigation system. Technology in your car is always better when it’s familiar and personal. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ support put the smartphone apps you prefer right on Ioniq’s touchscreen. So you can get your information and entertainment via the interface that’s familiar to you while keeping your eyes ahead on the road and off of your phone. Access maps, navigation, contacts lists, texts, calls, even your music library seamlessly and safely using
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the car’s touchscreen or voice recognition. But there's even more contained in the very fabric of the seats inside. Eco-friendly materials round out the whole package and concept of hybrid vehicles, and the Ioniq utilizes volcanic stone and sugar cane as ingredients for the interior materials. Add onto that the incredible 10 YEAR / 100,000 MILE warranty, and you've got yourself a new contender for the driveway. Consumers in the SW Washington area will appreciate the LIFETIME battery warranty on new 2018 vehicles, offered at Columbia Auto Center in Longview. Want to know more? Call Steve Hulst or any of the friendly folks at Columbia Auto Center and take a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq for a test drive today. (See ad on back cover page for current car specials.) COLUMBIA AUTO CENTER 700 - 7TH AVE, LONGVIEW (360)423-4321 COLUMBIAAUTOGROUP.COM
Lighter side
Plane Reservations While living in the British Virgin Islands, I called to make reservations on a small charter plane that departs from our equally small airport. I knew that I would be flying in a very small plane, so I was not surprised when the clerk said, "The plane is very full with baggage and passengers." Then she asked, "How much do you weigh, sir?" Not thinking clearly I answered, "With or without clothes?" "Well," said the clerk, "how do you intend to travel?" Note. For those who never lived or even travelled between islands in the Caribbean, they load the plane based on weight. So, you may not sit with your spouse. Classic Bumper Stickers - We're staying together for the
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sake of the cats. - Women who seek to be equal to men lack ambition. - This is not an abandoned vehicle. - I don't lie, cheat or steal unnecessarily. - It IS as bad as you think and they ARE out to get you. - Life's too short to dance with ugly men. - My wife says if I go fishing one more time, she's going to leave me. Gosh, I'll miss her. - When you do a good deed get a receipt (in case heaven is like the IRS). - I is a college student. - Sorry, I don't date outside my species. - Eschew obfuscation. - I'm not old, I'm vintage. - I'm having an out of money experience.
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Presidents Day: Washington’s or Lincoln’s? This year: Monday, February 19th. Most calendars state that the third
Monday of February is Presidents Day, a federal holiday. Government offices, schools and post offices close. Supposedly, this annual event
is meant to celebrate the combined birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But their birth dates are on the 22nd & 12th respectively and the 22nd can never be on a Monday. Confused? There’s more. By combining these once separate events that honored two important presidents, a 1968 Uniform Holiday Bill gave federal employees another 3-day weekend along with Memorial Day and Columbus Day. States don’t have to recognize it, but most do. Some states continue to call the holiday Washington’s Birthday. After all, he is the Father of Our Country, the general who led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War and then became our first president. That’s why our 1888 Congress created the very
first national holiday that honored an important individual. Colloquially, the day is also now widely known as Presidents' Day and is often an occasion to remember all the presidents, not just George Washington. What about Lincoln? His birthday has never been designated a federal holiday, but some states observed. Most were willing to lump it into a Presidents Day recognition. Not all. So although our calendars have said it’s Presidents Day since 1971, the name has never been officially authorized by Congress. It is still Washington’s Birthday.... Nowadays, many businesses are open as usual and stores hold sales on Washington's Birthday. But, for families, no school makes for all smiles! For the kids, anyhow...
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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 LONGVIEW - Every Thursday at noon. Kelso Senior Center (Catlin Hall). Richard (360)636-3906 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 meet 2nd Friday each month at Winlock Community Building. Potluck 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.. For info Post Commander Wendy Carolan 360785-0929 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 1st Tues 7p.m. Post Home, 101 Hansen Road in Toutle. Info: Doreen 360-270-4445 TOLEDO VFW 3429, Reg. Meeting 1st Monday, Potluck at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. COWLITZ VALLEY VFW POST 1045, Meeting 2nd Wednesday, 9:00am Bingo on Tuesdays @ 6pm, with dinner at 5pm, 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview The COWLITZ VALLEY VFW LADIES AUXILIARY POST #1045 Meets 1st Thurs, 6:00pm, Breakfast for members & guest 9-11am served 2nd Sat. For info Kathe, 360-577-2592 4311 Ocean Bch Hwy, Longview CENTRALIA CWO ROBERT M. DOWLING POST #2200 Meet 2nd Tues, 7:00pm, 111 1/2 W. Main St, Centralia WINLOCK - LEWIS AND CLARK POST 3409 Meet 1st FRI, 6:00pm, Veterans Memorial Field Clubhouse, 575 Nevil Rd, Winlock 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 #9453 2nd Tuesday, 7p.m. Info & Hall Rental: Nicole Nickel 360-431-3175 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. 2nd and 4th Mondays, dinner and speaker at The
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. at Kelso Presbyterian Methodist Church. Call Gary 423-7181 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 Thurs from 12-1 p.m.. Lunch served $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 10am. 4th Thurs. Jan. - November; Sept. - Oct. Nov. & Dec. meetings are on the 3rd Thurs. Grace LutheranLongview. 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 Traditional Service 11:00 am 241 First Street, Castle Rock Wed: Children (Grade 1-12) 5:30-7 pm Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Pastor Vonda McFadden Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday 360-423-7480 Youth Group: Sundays 2 p.m. www.kelsoumpc.org Rev. Pam Brokaw - 274.4252 Lexington Bible Fellowship Central Christian Church 98 Garden Street, Kelso (Lexington) 401 Crawford St., Kelso Sunday school @ 9:45am Worship -11am, school @ 9:30am Sunday worship @ 11am Jerry Hancuff Wednesdays @ 6pm (Youth @ 6:45 Pastor www.lexingtonbible.org Bible Studies - many available Russ Tevis, Minister Life Center 360-425-3420 Church Office Corner of Rock & Pine in Centralia Sundays at 10:30am or Oyler Rd & Hwy 12 in Ethel Community of Christ, Longview Sundays 202 Delaware Street 9:00am 360-736-5898 Pastor Sharon West www.yourlifecenter.com Classes all ages: 10:00am Living Hope Church Worship Service: 11:00am 2711 NW Andreson, Vancouver 11:00am Sundays Church of Christ Pastor Dean Jenks (360)944-3905 300 St. Helen’s St., Toledo, Wa Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Longview Church of Christ Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 2219 50th Ave. Sunday Bible Class 9:30, Sunday Worship 10:30 John Gadberry, Minister Pastor Larry Hartwick 360-274-8570 Longview Church of the Nazarene Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2218 E. Kessler Blvd. - Longview 814 - 15th Ave, Longview Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 8:30am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday “Celebration” - 11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery Thurs at 6 p.m Thursday Worship - 6:30 p.m. 360-577-1100 Pastor David Martin, Senior Pastor Longview Community Church, Church office - 360-423-3250 2323 Washington Way - Longview www.elclongview.com Contemporary Service 8:45 a.m. Sun. Traditional Service 11 a.m. Sun. Faith Fellowship Lutheran Brethren; Pastor John Williams 423.6380 Church 210 Fishers Lane, Kelso LongviewCommunityChurch.org Pastor Chris Leingang Worship at 10:00am Longview Presbyterian Church www.fflbc.org 3808 Pennsylvania St., Longview Church Office (360) 425-4390 Worship and Children’s Class: Sundays at 10am Fathers House Church Dexter & Liz Kearny 577-8951 1315 Commerce Ave, Longview Pastors www.longviewpresbychurch.net Worship Sundays: 9am, 10:30am Pastor Chuck Tilton 423-7826 Longview Pentecostal Church www.FathersHouseChurch.com 4333 OB Highway, 636-0580 Sunday School 11am, Worship 12pm Bible Study Wed 7pm, Youth Fri. 7pm Fireside Fellowship Pastor Perry Hanchey 271 Atmore Road, Toutle 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 Stella Lutheran Chapel 124 Sherman Road, Longview Pastor Carol Plummer Sunday Worship 10:00 am Office (360) 423-3795 (Wed. Only) Toledo New Life Assembly of God 420 Silver Street, Toledo 864-4366 Worship: Sun. @ 10am, Wed. @ 6pm Dinner on Wednesdays @ 5:15pm Food Bank: Last Tue/Wed of month Toutle Christian Fellowship 5067 Spirit Lake Hwy – Toutle Worship Service Sunday 10 a.m. Pastor Adam VanGorp www.toutle.org (360)274-6305 Vader Assembly of God Church 302 - 6th St., Vader (360)295-3756 Pastor Tracy Durham Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6:00pm Wed. Adult Study, Kidz Church: 7p.m. Valley View Church of God 1435 - 33rd Ave, Longview WA Pastor Dwayne Cothron (360)636-6787 Worship Sundays @ 10am & 6pm Word of Life Christian Center 277 Brown Rd. E, Chehalis Sunday 9:45am / Wed 7pm Study 360-864-4407 / 360-523-8828
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GET PUZZLED!
‘Our whole life is solving puzzles.’ ~Erno Rubik
A child’s view of music ♪♫ By Richard Lederer
(As asked to young ones...) *Music sung by two people at the same time is called a duel. *I know what a sextet is but I had rather not say. *Probably the most marvelous fugue was the one between the Hatfields and McCoys. *My very best liked piece of music is the Bronze Lullaby. *My favorite composer is Opus. *A harp is a nude piano. *A tuba is much larger than its name. *My favorite instrument is the bassoon. It is so hard to play people seldom play it. That is why I like the bassoon best. *It is easy to teach anyone to play
the maracas. Just grip the neck and shake him in rhythm. *The most dangerous part about playing cymbals is near the nose. *Anyone who can read all the instrument notes at the same time gets to be the conductor. *The double bass is also called the bass viol, string bass, and bass fiddle. It has so many names because it is so huge. *Aaron Copland is one of your most famous contemporary composers. It is unusual to be contemporary. Most composers do not live until they are dead. *Agnus Dei was a woman composer famous for her church music. *Refrain means don’t do it. A refrain in music is the part you better
not try to sing. *A virtuoso is a musician with real high morals. *John Sebastian Bach died from 1750 to the present. *Handel was half German, half Italian, and half English. He was rather large. *Beethoven wrote music even though he was deaf. He was so deaf he wrote loud music. He took long walks in the forest even when everyone was calling him. I guess he could not hear so good. Beethoven expired in 1827 and later died from this. *Henry Purcell is a well known composer few people have ever heard of. *An opera is a song of bigly size. *In the last scene of Pagliacci, Canio stabs Nedda who is the one
he really loves. Pretty soon Silvio also gets stabbed, and they all live happily ever after. *When a singer sings, he stirs up the air and makes it hit any passing eardrums. But if he is good, he knows how to keep it from hurting. *Most authorities agree that music of antiquity was written long ago. *Instruments come in many sizes, shapes and orchestras. *You should always say celli when you mean there are two or more cellos. *Another name for kettle drums is timpani. But I think I will just stick with the first name and learn it good. *A trumpet is an instrument when it is not an elephant sound. *While trombones have tubes, trumpets prefer to wear valves.
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I’ve been intrigued by robots for as long as I can remember. What kid didn’t think that R2-D2 was awesome?! I knew he looked like a shop vac, but he was so cool. The lights. The movement. The sounds. He had a personality all his own. I remember making robots out of legos and even made a mini r2-d2 out of my mom’s nylon container. Fast forward to today, with the new Star Wars has come new robots. My son, Oscar got a remote-controlled BB8 robot. BB8 is a round ball who’s head magically (magnetically) stays on. It was pretty cool to play with as he moved around the house. I’m not sure if we got bored of him first or if he broke first. Isn’t it funny how we give object name names and genders? This is an example of anthropomorphism. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. When Oscar and I got our hands on a Raspberry Pi computer, we talked about building a robot, but didn’t really get excited about what the robot would do. We ended up building a retro video game console to play Nintendo games. A google search for “raspberry pi project ideas” will show you some ideas and more info about
vacuum. My daughters were eager to name the robot. They decide on Luna. Luna means moon in Spanish. I found it to be a fitting name as she is round in shape similar to a moon. She is pretty cool to watch as she navigates while avoiding obstacles in her quest for debris to annihilate. She works hard almost every day and she never complains about being asked to do her chores. When she gets tired she heads back to her docking station and takes a well-deserved nap. She sometimes scares Chloe, but all
these cool little computers. We all know who a robot is, but what exactly is a robot? A robot is a machine—especially one programmable by a computer— capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. Robots may be constructed to take on human form but most robots are machines designed to perform a task with no regard to how they look. Karel Čapek (1880-1938) is credited for terming the word robot in 1920. Robot is from an old church Slavonic word, robota, for “servitude,” “forced labor” or “drudgery.” I remember that kid on my bus had a robot that he told me that he programmed. But I never had a working robot of my own. Until now that is. Armed with a Best Buy gift certificate, I recently dove into the mythical world of Best Buy... I bought an iRobot vacuum. (iRobot.com) You might be thinking Robot = Cool. Vacuum = Meh. But, a robot vacuum is very cool. Sounds kinda old R2, but this robot is actually a
and all she has become a nice addition to the family. Now if she could just do the laundry! My Mom told me tonight that Luna will be having a cousin soon as they ordered an iRobot of their very own. We now have our robot, when will you get one of your own? Resistance is futile… Oscar Myre IV is currently Senior Visual Designer on contract with Allied Telesis in Bothell. He enjoys to continually learn and share his knowledge .
Funny Quotes from Vice President Al Gore In a social climate of political unrest and vitriol towards one another, whether you're a Republican, Democrat or Independent, these quotes are pretty hilarious: "We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur." "For NASA, space is still a high priority." "Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children." "The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century." "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." "[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." "We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have
made." (Oh, really?)
"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change." "One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is 'to be prepared.'" "Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." "I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." "The future will be better tomorrow." "I stand by all the misstatements that I've made." "We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a *part* of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a *part* of Europe." (Uhh, can you run that by me again?)
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Save
the
Animals
Adorable Adoptees
February 27th is National ‘Spay Day’
Purr-fect Tips to Protect Cats Year-Round
(Family Features) When cooler weather arrives, you may assume your pet is safe from parasites - especially if your cat lives mostly or exclusively indoors. To the contrary, identifying the risk for parasites, such as fleas, ear mites and heartworms, and providing true pest protection for your pets has very little to do with the seasons. "Back when I was in veterinary school, we believed there were parasite 'seasons,'" said Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM, a board certified parasitologist, veterinary specialist at Zoetis and former veterinary practice owner in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "Today's highly variable weather patterns have resulted in the possibility of parasite transmission well beyond traditionally warmer months, and in turn, increasing the likelihood of infection or infestation to your pets." Cat owner Lauren Swern learned the hard way that even indoor cats can be afflicted with parasites and ultimately traced a flea infestation in her cat, Oreo, back to a pair of sneakers she'd worn in the garden. After trashing most of Oreo's toys and bedding, Swern's veterinarian recommended a topical, broad-spectrum preventive. After treatment with Revolution(r) (selamectin), Swern's home was again flea-free and continues that way thanks to monthly treatments she applies to her cat. The best way to protect your furry
feline friend year-round is by following a few simple tips: Routine checkups. You may believe that once your kitten has received its vaccinations, you're finished with veterinary visits. Actually, it's important to continue taking your cat for annual examinations to help maintain a high quality of life. Cats tend to hide illness very well, and your veterinarian can help identify problems you may miss at home as well as guide you in areas such as dental care, nutrition and behavior. Preventive medication. Regular use of a monthly parasite preventive, such as Revolution, can protect your cat from many common internal and external parasites. Along with fleas, broad-spectrum preventives can address risks related to heartworm disease, ear mites (Otodectes cynotis), roundworms (Toxocara cati) and hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme). Behavior monitoring. Don't assume that a cat that begins exhibiting behavior problems is simply acting out. Most undesirable behaviors, such as suddenly refusing to use a litter box or aggression, can actually be signs of illness. Consulting a veterinarian can help you determine the best course of action. Consider the climate. Just as extreme temperatures can affect people, excess heat and cold may impact your cat. Cozy bedding in front of a bright window may provide just the right warmth in winter, but prove too toasty in the summer. Make adjustments throughout the year to keep your kitty comfortable as temperatures change. Ample activities. Even mellow kitties can benefit from exercise, just like humans. Provide toys to encourage cats to keep active and healthy -
Gina and Georgie were pulled from a regional high-kill shelter because they were so crowded, and a blind dog was not on the "high demand" list. However, they didn't understand the relationship between Gina and Georgie (who is blind). Gina is his seeingeye dog. She leads him around the house and yard; he couldn't navigate without her. Gina is a young dog, about 2 years old; Georgie is a senior citizen. They came from the same house, there is a good chance that Gina is related to Georgie. She may be taking care of
her elderly disabled relative. So you see why they need to be adopted together. Georgie couldn't function without Gina. Both dogs are spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped. facebook.com/rescued.paws rpaws.petfinder.com
and offer diversions such as scratching posts from temptations like carpet or furniture. Mental stimulation is also important. Placing birdfeeders or birdbaths outside of windows and hiding small amounts of food at different levels throughout the house for your cat to find can help keep your pet entertained as well as mentally sharp.
Learn more about protecting your cat from common parasites and take The 9 Lies of Cats quiz for a chance to win a KitNipBox subscription at Revolution4Cats.com. Important Safety Information: Do not use Revolution on sick, weak or underweight cats. Use only on cats 8 weeks and older. See full prescribing information.
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