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From the Editor’s Desk As we swelter in this heat, the memory of our lovely state holding the record of most consecutive days of rainfall in 122+ years has almost faded away. Or melted? I'm not sure which. The sun has made its glorious appearance, and in typical Pacific Northwest style, continues to some days be shy, while for others shines in all of her glory. Nonetheless, the days are warmer and a plethora of activities and beautiful naturescapes await. The kids are out of school, and for most families, that means either a complete melt down session at realizing they aren't prepared, or the sly Cheshire cat's smile of those who planned and are prepared to fill the days with outdoor fun activities. Don't panic if you're one of those who were caught unprepared for summertime and the countless hours that you now have your children in your care. We live in the most beautiful and temperate climate of America during the summertime - people flock to our state in order to escape their own miserable temperatures and humidity. Best bet? Send them outside without any electronics and tell them you don't want to see them until 6pm for dinner. You may be surprised at what they come up with, or you can encourage them with some ideas of your own. There is a plethora of Pinterest boards that tout Summer-time Bucket Lists that you can print out and allow your kids to sift through if they need inspiration. Open up the garage, make sure the bike tires are fully pumped up and the helmets are close at hand. Nets for chasing and catching bugs, roller skates and roller blades, skateboards, basketballs and soccer balls, pogo sticks and bubbles are just a few items we keep at the front of the garage for these days. "Open the garage and go play", is something I commonly retort when
one of my kids mentions they 'have nothing to do'. The alternative for them is to do chores that I have listed out on the refrigerator. More often than not they choose to go play outside. Adults can take a healthy dose of teaching from this practice, and put down the phone, tablet, iPad or computer, and get outside and PLAY. Engage with kids, or get a group of friends together and go for a hike. Explore a local park or waterway that you've never visited before. Farmers Markets, Festivals, Boat Races, and more absolutely blanket the calendar for the Lower Columbia region, so there's no excuse for choosing the couch over grabbing a lawn chair, filling a cooler with some refreshments and hitting Lake Sacajawea for a summer concert. And that's just one example of the free entertainment and outdoor fun that we are privileged enough to live around. If you're like me, you may have been feeling a bit down in the mouth with the weather and other personal mess that seems to cloud the sunshine away. Looking at what we have to choose from for fun makes it easy to turn that frown upside down, as my mom used to say. Changing your typical "every day" experience can insert the necessary energy that helps you see the world in a better light. July offers us the chance to be thankful for our country - one that allows freedom. Freedom that was attained at the sacrifice of countless families that have served and are serving our nation, and help maintain our freedom. Regardless of which side of the political aisle you lean, we can all celebrate this land of opportunity, where freedom sweetly rings. God Bless America. Get out there and enjoy it.
Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
Starting Thursday, July 13th @ 6pm 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 possible 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 13: The 50's Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts *get ready to rock in 50's style, and maybe even do a little swing dancing! July 20: The 60's Creme Tangerine *think Woodstock and Beatles, does it get any better than this? 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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Spirits of Longview • July 3 July 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 July, 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 3 Spirits of Longview at the Cowlitz Expo center with Music, Food, Spirits and more! (See article / ad this page) July 2-4 Go Fourth Festival in Longview. It’s time for the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta and the Firefighter's Hole in One Challenge on the 2nd, plenty of piroshki and of course, the fireworks. Facepainting, kids festival, henna tattoos, fireman’s hole-in-one challenge, and festival vendor fodder a major bonus, too. Come see what the rest of 60,000+ people find so exciting each year! Visit the online schedule: www.gofourthfestival.org July 1 Port of Ilwaco Independence Fireworks Display and the FEEL THE THUNDER! FIRE CRACKER 5K – Walk & Run on the 1st, and Parade and fun on the 4th! Visit Ilwaco! July 4 Clatskanie Heritage Days Festival and 4th of July Parade. Music, Logging Show, Fireworks and More in Clatskanie City Park. July 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade in Ocean Park @ 1pm. Go to the Bank of Pacific’s parking lot at NOON to decorate your kids’ bikes so they can be in the parade. www.opwa.com July 4 Independence Day Fireworks on the Beach in Long Beach starting at dusk. www.funbeach.com July 4 Fourth of July Parade & Festival in Warrenton and Astoria. 11am - 3pm on July 4th, includes Car Show @
11am, Motorcycle Show @ 11am, Community BBQ @ 12pm-3pm and the Parade @ 3pm. www.oldoregon.com July 4 Seaside, Oregon Fireworks display and fun daily activities & parade. July 4 4th of July celebration, St. Helens, Ore.; www.sccchamber.org July 6-9 Toledo Cheese Days invites everyone to join them for Cheese Days. Car Show and Parade are on Saturday. Four days of fun: More info: toledolionsclub.org/cheesedays.html
July 7-9 Rainier Days in the Park. FIREWORKS! Information online: www.rainierdaysinthepark.com August 4-6 Annual Winlock Pickers Fest at Winolequa Park in Winlock.Instructional workshops, open mics and plenty of pickin’! Beer & Wine Garden. www.winlockpickersfest.com July 13 Summer Concerts at the Lake. First of six concerts from 6 to 8 p.m Thursdays at Lake Sacajawea. See article on p.5 for complete music lineup. "Celebrating the Decades". July 13-15 Kalama Fair! Runs Thursday through Sunday with tons of fun. www.kalamafair.com July 14-16 Castle Rock Fair, with parade, vendors, youth activities, music and more, Castle Rock Fairgrounds. See page 7 for complete description. July 14-17 Bald Eagle Days in Cathlamet with parade, live concert, fireworks, more; cathlametchamber.com July 15-16 Clamshell Rail Road Days at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum columbiapacificheritagemuseum.com July 20-24 Annual SandSations and City SandSations in Long Beach. From 10am - 6pm everyday, watch solo artists at the Third Street entrance, Downtown Long Beach. Competition kicks off Friday with free scultping lessons at the beach. More info: www.funbeach.com July 19-23 Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St. Helens. Thursday is Kids Day at See FESTIVALS, cont. on page 4
July 3rd • 5pm - 10pm Held annually at the Cowlitz County Expo Center with FREE parking, this fun Festival brings together old friends and new with good music, food, and of course...spirits! Hosted by The Pioneer Lions, this is a highly anticipated social event, where people who don’t often see each other can get together and catch up. Food vendors are available, and the smaller cooler wagon dispenses beer and wine coolers. Local wineries and brewers also participate providing a wide variety of offerings. $5.00 Entry Fee benefits the Longview Pioneer Lions, who in turn support numerous charities and provide scholarships to students. 'Spirits of Longview' Chairman,
Greg Swanson, enjoys being a part of this civic minded group that has such a positive impact. "It shows people what they have inside of them. Their charitable goodness," said Swanson in a recent interview. Longview Pioneer Lions meet every Tuesday at Noon at the Longview Eagles Club on 12th Ave in Longview. To learn more: pioneerlions.org Or, call Greg: 360-431-8888
[Top Photo: 'The King Brothers' entertain with good ole rock & roll; Bottom Photo: Lions member Cindy Sessions having fun working at the Spirits of Longview']
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Get ready to $ell on your website By Oscar Myre IV Valley Bugler Columnist Ready to start selling your product online? There is no shortage of options for website shopping carts. eCommerce websites sites can be a great way to sell your products. eCommerce simply means electronic commerce or selling stuff online. I encourage you to take some time on this article and on additional research before you start building a shopping cart. I bet you are eager, but please don’t gloss over your planning. It is much less expensive to figure this out before you build the cart. I’m going to focus on WordPress options. Don’t worry if you don’t have WP, the last 3 will work for any website. The beauty of WordPress is that there are a lot of plug-ins you can install to add a shopping cart to your website. The difficulty here is finding the right one for your needs. 5 things to consider when selecting a shopping cart plug-in. 1) User Experience The cart needs to be easy to put items into and checkout. I recommend trying demos of whatever carts you are considering. I've included some links at the end of this article. 2) Payment Gateway Payment gateways should not be overlooked. Be sure that your cart
FESTIVALS, cont. from page 3 the Fair, half price day Sunday. columbiacountyfairgrounds.com July 22 Run to the Rock Car Show, downtown Castle Rock; 360-274-5655 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
will work with your payment processor. Some top gateways are PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.net. 3) Required Features You need to give some thought to what you want to sell and what options you will offer today and in the foreseeable future. Let’s say you want to sell T-shirts. Your cart will need to allow customers to click select size and color of shirts and you might also wish to offer larger sizes at higher prices. Shipping? Do you want to calculate shipping based on total weight, item sizes, or possibly use UPS or USPS calculations? Or offer digital downloads. Tip: Look at what competitors are offering. 4) Theme Compatibly Your current website theme (template) might need some extensive changes to fully utilize all of the features. An alternative to updating your theme could be to use a theme that is built for your plug-in. 5) Actual cost There are many costs involved in a shopping cart. Here is a list to make sure you are aren’t surprised by some hidden costs. A) There is always a cost for the cart, even if it is free. B) Add-ons such as shipping calculator or payment gateways are often an additional fee.
Clatsop County Fair, "Life is Fair," Clatsop County Fair and Expo Center, Astoria clatsopfairexpo.com Aug. 4-6 16th Annual Winlock Pickers Fest at Winolequa Park in Winlock www.winlockpickersfest.com Aug. 4-6 Vernonia Friendship Jamboree, Logging Show and Parade, Vernonia, Oregon. vernoniachamber.org *Be sure to pick up the August issue of the Valley Bugler for complete Festival and event information for the remainder of August.
C) Per transaction and discount fees are paid to the processor. D) Shopping cart setup cost to pay your web developer / designer. E) Opportunity Cost - the cost of your time for learning how to and setting it up. Ready to start? Don't start yet. I encourage you to check out a couple cart options and create a plan for your success. Happy Selling. ~:-)
Woo Commerce https://woocommerce.com Ecwid https://www.ecwid.com Cart 66 https://cart66.com Shopify https://www.shopify.com Shopp https://shopplugin.net/ 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.
August 1 • Day
By Michelle Myre, Publisher Bill Ammons has a vision that he is asking all of us to make happen, and the results could be amazing. A Day of Kindness - where every single person would do one kind act for somebody else. Perhaps even multiple acts of kindness for multiple people. But Ammons is only asking for one…. Local barber at his shop, Pacific Barber Shop in Kelso, Ammons wants to celebrate his birthday by making August 1st a Day of Kindness. It could be the best present this area has ever seen, especially if every day became like this one. But there’s a backstory to this simple birthday wish. Over one million heads have been expertly cared for with clippers and razors, since the family owned Barber shop opened in 1933 by Bert Ammons, father to Bill Ammons. “My dad was one of the most loving people I’ve ever known. He was an incredible man,” recalled Bill Ammons. “He always cared for the poor, hungry and needy. And when I took over the shop, I promised him I would do the same.” And so he has. In a plethora of ways that benefit the people of this community, Bill Ammons is well known for his passion to help others. Not raising the price of a haircut since 1977, people can sit in the vintage barber chair and get a cut for $4. But it’s not necessarily the price that brings people in. Colorful conversation and political banter fill the air, while the shop is filled with customers. It is this deep desire to do kind things for others that led to Bill Ammon’s idea of making August 1st a Day of Kindness in our community. So ask yourself what you can do for those around you, and join in with helping make Bill Ammon’s birthday
of Kindness
wish a reality. Perhaps you know Bill and would like to wish him a Happy Birthday check by the shop at 308 S. Pacific Avenue in Kelso on August 1st. 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 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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By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist
Why the "Y"?
Recently I rediscovered a treasure in Longview! The YMCA! Conveniently located on 15th Avenue, across the street from St. John's Hospital and Lake Sacajawea, it is the perfect place to unwind, relax, have some fun, get some exercise and meet some new friends! As a Senior Citizen, I joined the Medicare Silver Sneakers Program during Open Enrollment a few years back, which includes, among other things, a free membership to the "Y". But I never used it until recently! I decided to at least trek down there twice a month and swim to help myself recover from shoulder surgery earlier in the year. So, I called Cowlitz Tribe Transit Service (360-232-8585) and scheduled two trips to Longview per month. The Cowlitz Tribe graciously provides free transportation to town for Seniors and others on their nice, air-conditioned buses. They pick me up at my home in Silverlake about 8am, twice a month,
and bring me to the YMCA, where I participate in Active Older Adults Group Exercises with Nancy at 8:45, then in Water Fitness Aquatics Classes in the Main Pool from 10-to-11am. Then I swim laps in the Activity Pool and do some wall-exercises, and end up in the hot tub for a bit before I head for the showers. After that, I trek over to Burger King or Pancake House for a quick lunch, and then walk Lake Sacajawea, weather permitting. If it's raining, I curl up on a comfy couch at the "Y" and read a book until the bus comes back to bring me home at about 3pm. A perfect "mental health day". If the Columbia Theater is really the "Gem of the Columbia", I think the YMCA is definitely a close contender. Need someplace wonderful to read, rest, relax and play? Call the YMCA: 360-423-4770. Why the "Y"? Why NOT?
'A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.' ~James Dent Go Fourth Festival • Longview 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 traffic 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.
The largest annual family oriented festival in the greater Cowlitz County area of Southwest Washington State is held each year in Longview, Washington. The Festival began in the 1960′s and now draws in excess of 50,000 people to events culminating on the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. Centered around Lake Sacajawea, the Festival has become a time honored tradition in Longview’s history. In addition to a Fourth of July fireworks show, the Festival consists of many events and includes an American Lumberman’s Association (ALA) sanctioned Timbersport competition,
Paddy Elkins invites your feedback! You may Email her at: paddyelkins@gmail.com or call her at 360-751-5231.
including three World Championship events, Cardboard Boat Regatta, continuous daily entertainment, arts & crafts booths, parade and more than 20 food booths to tickle anyone’s taste buds. From the Cardboard Boat regatta to the infamous Independence Day Parade, Longview offers everyone, young and old, some good old fashioned fun. Parade begins on July 4th at 10am, and will run from Downtown to the Civic Center, and travel to Lake Sacajawea. Complete Festival Information, events and Concert info found online: www.GoFourthFestival.org
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CASTLE ROCK FAIR Country pride - city wide
Castle Rock Fair is the 13-15th of July, with it’s theme this year being ‘Country Pride - City Wide'! The parade will be on Thursday night at 6:30pm in downtown Castle Rock with Grand Marshall leading the way. Line up is at 5:30pm at the Elementary School and parade begins at 6:30pm. To enter the Parade or for Fair Forms and applications, visit the website at: www.CastleRockFair.com After the Parade, come to the fair, where the fair and exhibits open at 7pm and the the Quarter arcade opens on the top of the hill. Plenty of fun games that are either only a quarter or even FREE will be available for kids of all ages. So dig out those quarters, and head to the Quarter Arcade on Fair Days.
ADMISSION:
Adults $2 Thurs, $3 Fri/Sat $7 for a three day pass Seniors $1 Thurs, $3 Fri/Sat FREE Friday from 10am-2pm $4 for a three day pass Kids 6-14 $1 Thurs, $2 Fri/Sat $4 for a three day pass Youth Exhibitor: $3 for 3 day pass
FAIR SCHEDULE
THURSDAY July 13th 6:00pm Gates Open
6:30pm Parade - Downtown CR 7:00pm Fair/Exhibits Open Quarter Arcade Opens Archery Opens 8:30pm Cooper’s Money Band 9:30pm Quarter Arcade Closes 10:00pm Fair/Exhibits Closes FRIDAY July 14th 8:00am Upper Gate Opens 8:30am 4H Horse Show 9:00am Lower Gate Opens 10:00am Fair/Exhibits Open Rabbits Showmanship Dog Show (weather permitting) 1:00pm Quarter Arcade Opens Archery Opens (Open until 7:00) John London, Magician 1:30pm Balloon Making until 4 pm 4:00pm John London (Magician) 5:00pm Swine Showmanship 6:30pm Aaron Crawford 8:30pm Aaron Crawford 9:30pm Quarter Arcade Closes 10:00pm Fair/Exhibits Close SATURDAY July 15th 8:00am Upper Gate Opens 8:30am 4H Horse Show 9:00am Lower Gate Opens 10:00am Fair/Exhibits Open Goat Showmanship 11:00am Bob Simino-Balloon Making-All Day 11:30am Poultry Show
1:00pm Quarter Arcade Opens Archery Opens Andy Turner (magician) 2:00pm Sheep Showmanship Wet Money Scramble 4:00pm Andy Turner (Magician) Dairy& Beef Showmanship 6:00pm Lukas Rose Band
COMPLETE BROCHURE online: www.CastleRockFair.com Special thanks to the Castle Rock Fair Board and volunteers that make the Fair possible each year.
Submitted by Georgia Cox JULY 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. 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 calling 636-2118 by Monday.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, July 11th: Program Speaker, Jerry Kelly, will speak on "What Is It", beginning at 11am, followed by a Salad potluck lunch at noon. Thursday, July 20th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am 1pm. Have a valid punch card. Saturday, July 22nd: "All you can Eat" Blueberry or Plain Pancake Breakfast will be served to the public in the Center from 8am to noon. Suggested donation is $6.00. *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. *Check readerboard for changes Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • (360)274-7502
8:00 pm Lukas Rose Band 9:30 pm Quarter Arcade Closes
Fair/Exhibits Close, Animal Haul Out
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Complete Fair Schedule and Contest information found online:
CastleRockFair.com
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Mossyrock Blueberry Festival Save the Date: August 4th - 6th 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
Cowlitz County Fair & Rodeo Let's go CRAZY - we're celebrating 80! Celebrating 80 years, the Cowlitz County Fair is prepared to go a little bit crazy. Well, not really, but tons of fun is sure to be available. The Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo runs at the same time, and offers spectators the chance to see cowboys and cowgirls in action. With such events as Bareback, Bullriding, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and Saddle Bronc Riding, the ring will be full of fantastic sights. The Fair offers not only animal exhibits and 4H Club displays, but music and entertainment on the Bud Clary Subaru stage, a Carnival for kids of all ages, and even Tucker Beathard in concert on the 26th @ 7pm.
Performers include Bottle Neck Blues Band, Raeann Phillips, Avi, Northwest Grove, and Funk Junkies. Carnival wristbands will be available for pre-sale at Fibre Federal Credit Union for $30, and $35 at the Carnival Ticket Booth stands. The 4H and FFA Youth Livestock Market sale will take place on Friday @ 6:30pm. Bidders will have the chance to buy quality market stock (beef, sheep, swine, goats, poultry and rabbits) which have reached marketable size and quality carcass standards. For more information and online registration visit the fair website: www.cowlitzcountyfair.com
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
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 and a Bicycle ride crossing the Mossyrock Dam. The Blueberry 5K / 8K Tailrace is August 5th, and takes racers across
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 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. Bicycle ride starts at the Klickitat Prairie Park. [Take Exit 68 off I-5 onto Hwy 12 East for approximately 21 miles] Complete Festival Info: www.MossyrockFestivals.org
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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: July 7th: Melissa Mickelson,
country singer and musician, will kick off the series. July 14th: ‘Mojo Blasters’, a Blues & Rock Band will keep this Friday evening rockin. July 21st: ‘The Werewolf Factory’, a Blues band, will offer up cool tunes for the night. 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 nonalcoholic event every Friday evening.
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 951 Delaware St., Longview 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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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
WONDER WOMAN
Directed by Patty Jenkins Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine Running Time 2 Hrs., 21 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: B+
After witnessing the disaster that was “Suicide Squad” (2016) firsthand and hearing the less than so-so reception to “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) secondhand, I didn’t feel much gnawing anticipation following the release of trailers and for the new “Wonder Woman” (2017) movie. With DC’s track record rocky, I refrained from wallowing in excitement as a precaution for disappointment. But as the last few weeks have reminded me time and time again, whether statements be made by mainstream publications or from superfans fueled by their satisfaction, “Wonder Woman” has decidedly not followed in the footsteps of its slogging DC predecessors. It has taken the road less traveled, deciding to characterize itself as a lark rather than as a moping, grit-infused “epic” trying its hardest to appear ambitious. Because I like my superhero movies simplistic and lighthearted, “Wonder Woman” is a dream: it’s light on self-satisfying regality and heavy on wit and sprightly action. It’s refreshing partially because it isn’t concerned by the present-day goings-on faced by Superman and company, partially because it never takes itself too seriously and has a lot of fun showcasing the versatility of the revelatory Gal Gadot. Fans of the eponymous icon and/or the wider DC universe will be thrilled. “Wonder Woman” is an origin story that brings new life to the generally tired term. In the film, Diana Prince (or, as we more easily recognize her, Wonder Woman) is prompted
to reflect on her life after receiving a century-old photograph from Bruce Wayne in the mail. In her retrospection, we’re first transported all the way back to her upbringing on the secret island of Themyscira, a region incepted by Zeus to home a superior race of Amazonian warrior women, and then watch her become the very person responsible for bringing World War I to an end as a young woman. It’s a journey worth celebrating, namely because the adventure is so entertaining (think 1950s adventure movie until the finale reminds us how big an expensive spectacle can get) but also because it gets so many firsts out of the way without batting an eyelash. “Wonder Woman” is the first major superhero movie fronted by a female protagonist and is the first Hollywood blockbuster (and comic book feature) directed by a woman. That it took so many years is dumbfounding. But “Wonder Woman” is certainly worth the wait and will undoubtedly become a hallmark for film historians to drool over. All is enhanced by the fact that the film’s plot allows for a female wunderkind to completely rewrite history. It has some problems with drawnout exposition and with backstory sometimes a little more in-depth than it really has to be, and is slightly dampened by a high-action conclusion that drags with its lack of humor and its lumbering pace. But so much of “Wonder Woman” is exquisite: Gadot is magnificent, as adept of an action heroine as she is a comedienne, and Chris Pine, as her love interest, is affable in a role actresses have had to toy with for decades. For now, I can’t be bothered to pretend to be interested in the lives of any of DC’s other heroes. Frequently housing them are bland, tire-
somely bleak operas I’d prefer not to sit through. But I can be bothered to declare my admiration for Diana Prince and her superheroine alter ego. A sequel to “Wonder Woman” is all I can yearn for in the present. I suppose multiple rewatches
once the DVD hits the stands will have to do. A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
GET PUZZLED! A Wordoku Puzzle Challenge - not for the faint of heart
How to solve wordoku puzzles To solve this wordoku, you only need logic and patience. (Key word is patience, because I end up flinging them across the room). You, my dear reader, probably are much better at this than I am... Only the center (gray strip) forms a word, the rest of the blanks do not necessarily form words. First, make a list of all the letters
shown in the grid. (In this case, they are O, L, E, A, N, S, T, C, I.) Make sure that each 3x3 square region has one of these letters with only one occurrence of each letter in each region. Each column and row of the large grid must have only one instance of the letters in the grid. Hint: The shaded across word is water related. (Answer on page 14)
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Nurse-Family Partnership Supporting new moms in our communities Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) is an evidence-based, community health program that serves lowincome women pregnant with their first child. Each vulnerable new mom is partnered with a registered nurse early in her pregnancy and receives ongoing nurse home visits. It is a life-transforming partnership, for the mom and her child. Nurse-Family Partnership helps families — and the communities they live in — become stronger while saving money for state, local and federal governments. Nurse-Family Partnership focuses on first-time mothers because it is during a first pregnancy when the best chance exists to promote and teach positive health and development behaviors between a mother and her baby. The Nurse-Family Partnership program is delivered by registered nurses who are perceived as trusted and competent professionals, fostering a powerful bond between nurse and mother. Nurse-Family Partnership has sufficient duration, typically from the mother’s first trimester until her child’s second birthday. This early intervention during pregnancy allows for any critical behavioral changes needed to improve the health and welfare of the mother and child. Nurses assist clients with accessing resources such as: *education and employment *housing *domestic violence interventions *mental health and / or substance
use treatment NFP RNs establish trusted relationships with at-risk mothers, providing guidance for the emotional, social, and physical challenges these firsttime moms face as they prepare to become parents. New parents learn skills to promote healthy brain development and to be the best first teachers they can be for their child. While working with their nurse home visitor, many of the young women in the Nurse-Family Partnership program set goals for themselves for the very first time. The nurses call it “finding your heart’s desire” and know that goal setting is the first step toward accomplishment. Others look at this transformation and simply call it success. One of the Nurse-Family Partnership program’s three stated goals is economic self-sufficiency for the family. The program’s two other goals are better pregnancy outcomes and healthy child development. Research shows that Nurse-Family Partnership does, indeed, improve maternal life course. Nurses help the mother to feel empowered to make sound choices about her education, workplace participation, partner relationships, and the timing of subsequent pregnancies that enable her to financially take better care of herself and her child. That, in turn, brings down spending on social and other government program costs. For more information: 360-397-8440 or text: 360-921-5427
CHANGING TIMES
When I was teaching French linguistics and on my way to the photocopier, a colleague across the hall, an internationally known economist, asked me if I could make 45 copies of the final test in her ECON 773 class. I glanced at the three questions and ventured, "But, Anna, aren't these the same questions that were on your final last year?" "Yes," she said, "but the correct answers have changed."
TOY PROBLEM
The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which one should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother and who does everything mother says?" Five small voices replied in unison. "Okay daddy! You get the toy."
A LOVE SUPREME
Wayyyyyyy back in the days before digital music, a woman intended to call a record store but dialed the wrong number and got a private home instead. "Do you have 'Eyes of Blue' and 'A Love Supreme'?" she asked. "Well, no," answered the puzzled homeowner, "but I have a wife and eleven children." "Is that a record?" she inquired. "I don't think so," replied the man, "but it's as close as I want to get."
GARDENING TIPS
On the first garden-worthy weekend here, we spent hours playing in the dirt. Along the way we learned some lessons: - Clean up dog poop before using the weed whacker. - If the neighbors have some new flowers in their garden that would look great in yours, take just enough so that they don't notice and call the cops. - Do not expect your elderly cat to come to you when you say, "Here, Kitty Kitty," and you're holding a shovel. - The sight of bees may warm your heart, but do not try to hug them. - If you pull a weed, but it turns out to not be a weed on account of it's actually an expensive stargazer lily, do not tell your significant other.
ANNOUNCMENTS *Actual in-flight announcements
from flight attendants or pilot staff: *On a Continental Flight with a very
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"senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants." *As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Ronald Reagan, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: "Whoa, big fella. WHOA!" *After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in Memphis, a flight attendant on a Northwest flight announced, "Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted." *From a Southwest Airlines employee: "Welcome aboard Southwest Flight 295 to Tampa. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn't be out in public unsupervised." *"In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite." *"As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses." *Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!” *Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing:"We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal." *An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the Passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no, Ma’am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"
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Dogapawlooza '17 Adorable Adoptee Meet
'Aurora'
Saturday, August 5th Cowlitz County Fairgrounds The 10th annual Dogapawlooza will be Saturday, August 5th at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds (1900 7th Ave.) in Longview, WA. Dogapawlooza is a benefit for the Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Dogapawlooza 2017 will be the most fun dog party you’ve ever seen. Whether you bring your dog or don’t. Whether you enter your dog in anything or don’t. It’s just too much fun to miss! Check out the costume contest & fashion show. If your dog has style, maybe it should be a Dogapawlooza “Project Runway” dog. Lure Coursing has been a big hit. We sometimes have a dozen dogs lined up waiting for their turn. Watch dogs blaze around a course trying to catch a simple plastic bag tied to a rope on a motorized pulley. It’s the thrill of the chase! Try it with your own dog. The lure machine can run at different speeds to fit whatever kind of dog you have. It’s $3 for one run, or $5 for two. Attendance is free. Parking is free. There’s a $5 fee to enter the Wiener Dog Races. Any donations to the Humane Society of Cowlitz County are encouraged and more than welcome. In fact the RelyLocal Trolley will be there, and we’re having a “Fill the Trolley” drive for food, toys, blankets, towels, or anything else for the Humane Society. Please come,
have some fun, and support the Humane Society. Vendor booths are still available. A 10’ x 10’ space costs $50.
Aurora, called "Rorie" by her friends, has found herself homeless through no fault of her own. And this has confused her and shaken her confidence. You can see her unhappiness in her big brown eyes. She mopes around the boarding kennel, and although she gets along well with other dogs, she would prefer the company of humans. Dogs are so amazing: it was a human that failed her, that sent her to rescue, and yet this beautiful blue-nosed girl seeks out humans to interact with. Her coat is magnificent; she is a stunning example
of her breed. Rorie is spayed, current on her vaccinations and microchipped. For more information on Rorie or other animals available: rpaws.petfinder.org • 673-7373
Tips to keep pets cool this summer
Here’s some of the other activities at Dogapalooza: Silly Dog Contests: (like longest tail, shortest ears, best trick, best kisser) Peanut Butter Eating Contest: Which dog can slurp it down the fastest? Ball Fiend: Laugh at a group of dogs chasing a group of balls. Musical Chairs: When the music stops, the last dog to sit is eliminated. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing: How well behaved is your dog? Low Rider Races (bulldogs, bassets & corgis): Who’s the fastest low rider? Tiny Titans Races: Who’s the champion of the under 20# weight class? Wiener Dog Races: It’s crazy! It’s chaotic! It’s a barrel of laughs! See the schedule online: thedogzone.net
Extreme summer temperatures can cause havoc for our furry little friends. Short nosed or flat faced breeds such as pugs or Persian cats, are especially vulnerable to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. In addition to flat nosed breeds, elderly or sick pets are susceptible as well. Here are some tips to keep your fur babies cool and healthy during the summertime: *Keep fur trimmed but not excessively short *Keep off concrete or asphalt for extended periods of time, due to potential burned foot pads *Keep pets out of cars, or even beds of trucks during higher temps *Cool down your pet slowly and not all at once with immersion *Exercise pets in early morning or evening when temps are lower *Provide shallow kiddie pool for splashing and self-monitored cooling off *Keep large amounts of cool and fresh water available *Lay down a wet towel for pets to lay on, or drape across their back *Dogs cool from the bottom up so make sure to cool their paws and
legs as well *Visit a pool, calm river or lake where your dog can swim (After pool visits, be sure to rinse down your dog with clean water to remove any harmful chemicals).
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