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From the Editor’s Desk June brings with it the most happiest time of the year....SUMMER! ☺ Included with this most special season is also weddings, anniversaries, graduations and father's day. June is a busy month...just take a look at my calendar, and your head will start to spin. School ends, and hopefully parents are well prepared with plans to fill these carefree days with summer fun and mayhem. Ok, maybe not the mayhem part all the time, but just a little is acceptable. These next few weekends are full of graduation parties for the wonderful young adults that are in my life. Working at the highschool here in the special education classrooms has allowed me to connect with some amazing seniors. The Special Ed program I work in has a great integral approach to learning, and brings in "peer tutors" each class period from the general education population to work with our special needs kids. It's nothing short of amazing. Functioning as an elective, students stampede to their counselors to be approved as a peer tutor. It is a very coveted class. It's not hard to see why. Walking into my classrooms, you are greeted with smiles and high fives, and from those students that can't speak? Hugs and more high-fives, along with a face that says it all: "Hello! SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU!" It makes my life sing with love. The peer tutors are mostly seniors, with a smattering of underclassmen, and I'm having a hard time preparing to say goodbye to these wonder-
ful people. If you have doubts about the future or our young people, they would all be cast away with the peer tutors. Full of love and life and intelligence, these kids amaze me every single day. Even though summer is coming and their brains are starting to short circuit. Some of you may be asking yourselves what I am doing working in the public schools. Some of you remember way back when I first started, and I had let you know that I had my education degree and a teaching certificate under my belt, having taught choir and music appreciation four years at Monticello Middle School, and then one year at RA Long High School in Longview. Then my own children started coming along, and I decided to stay at home to raise my babies. Currently in the middle of a divorce, my financial outlook has drastically changed, and not for the better. As much as I would LOVE for the Valley Bugler to be raking in the dough, it's not. I'm just small potatoes, and really just do this because I love it. The ends have to meet, if you know what I mean. Enter my full time job at the high school. So that's the brief story to explain why I'm working back in the schools again. It certainly fills my day with endless adventures! My first day on the job I was greeted with an emergency situation where a student had decided to throw chairs across the room. Thankfully, my teaching experience kicked in and I was able to take the rest of the class out and remain calm while the teacher and
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security officer dealt with the student having a massive issue. Nowadays, chair throwing is a thing of the past, but I do have some incredible stories to share with you. They are full of love and heartache, defeat and triumph. There is one story in particular that I am not quite ready to share, but when I do, I hope that you all join me in the journey. My days are filled with laughter and tears, working in an amazingly supportive environment with a staff that is more family than coworkers. We have bonded to well and so quickly, it is easy to see how God has placed me there specifically for this time in my life. Currently, I am working mornings in the LRC2 room with 8 amazing students that are "on the spectrum" in some way, shape or form, and struggle with ODD and severe ADHD. Some days are a massive challenge, but it is all worth it in the end. After lunch with the kids, I work with a young man using a walker. One of the classes is History, and I have to tell you, I've learned more in that class than I have in the past month about anything else! It reminded me that as humans, we should always be learning. Never let the learning stop. Even for the summer...
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Speaking of summer, the school days are wrapping up, and I will no longer be calling out "Seth, keep your clothes on, please!" down the hallway until next Fall, when hopefully Seth has learned to leave his clothing on when he uses the restroom... ☺ Summer, graduation and Father's Day wrap up June with a huge smile and hopefully sunshine, too. We have been so blessed these past weeks with great weather, haven't we? It's time to get outside and play, or at least make plans to do so. Next month is a busy one, with the Festivals and Events piling up each and every weekend. To close, I'm going to write out some of my favorite things about summer just to put a smile on my face...why don't you do the same thing for yourself? Flip flops. Barefoot. BBQ. Lemonade. Frisbee. Beaches. Fishing. Crabbing. Ocean. Lakes. Rivers. Boats. Swimming. Sunshine. Heat. Warm skin. Late nights. Sleeping in. Camping. Camp fires. S'mores. Music in the Park. Laughter. Sunglasses. SUN. ☺ Until next month! Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
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Robin Hood storms Lovestreet Stage
41st Annual Event! Sat. June 16th • Long Beach, WA
SATURDAY • JUNE 16th LONGBEACH, WA This year's “Beach to Chowder” 5K and 10K Run/Walk is expected to draw even more entries for fun-goers at the Long Beach Peninsula. Just a short drive down Ocean Beach Hwy on State Route 4, or over on the Oregon side, take Hwy 30 Long Beach is within easy access from I-5 corridor. Touted as the world’s longest beach, you can’t miss it. The race features meandering ocean view routes on beach and over dunes, with walkers, strollers and dogs allowed on the 5K course. www.databarevents.com *Search Beach to Chowder All registered participants receive a free ticket to the chowder lunch, and complimentary drink refreshments at the finish line. Non-registered friends and family may purchase a delicious Chowder Feed Lunch Ticket for only $5.00. Notable as the best coastal course in the Northwest, the Beach to Chowder Run & Walk will take place on Saturday, June 16, starting and finishing at the arch at Bolstad on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. Fun, family friendly and casually
competitive 5K and 10K events. Please note: Online registration closes at Midnight on June 12th. The 5K and 10K events are run on the hard pack sand, next to grassy dunes and takes in breathtaking ocean views. Start time for the 10K is 9:15AM with a 9:30AM start for the fun 5K run or walk (strollers permitted). The finish line is just a block from the Chowder Feed and Awards Ceremony, as well as the fun shops, ice cream stands, and restaurants of this quintessential beach town. The Chowder Feed and music begins at 10:30am at Veteran’s Field. 11:00am the Timing stops, and at 11:30am Door Prizes and Awards happen. Chowder Run awards will be given to runners finishing in the top three places for women and men in each of eight age-group divisions. Trophies will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in all three races. All finishers will receive a medal and will be entered in a drawing for prizes donated by the town’s merchants. For full registration and more information on the Beach to Chowder Run, please visit: www.databarevents.com
Love Street Playhouse announces the exciting Love Streetcommissioned world premiere production, Robin Hood. Nationally recognized playwright, David Bareford, brings to the stage the classic tale of the Sherwood outlaw and the colorful cast of allies and villains that surround him. Robin of Loxley, a dispossessed noble, must become a champion of the common people and struggle against the Sheriff in order to rid the land of tyranny and win the chance to wed the woman he loves. Robin Hood plays June 21st – July 8th at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland WA. Single tickets start at $20 and on sale now: lovestreetplayhouse.com Robin Hood will be played by Alex Havens (Vancouver), joined by Rebekah Skinner (LaCenter) Will Scarlet, David Roberts (Vancouver) The Sheriff of Nottingham, Duke Murrdodge (Vancouver) Sir Guy of Gisbourne, Breanna Kurth (Vancouver) Maid Marian, Adam Pithan (Longview) Friar Tuck, Ryan Gaylor (Longview) Little John, Lorraine Little (Longview) Prioress, Glendyne Reinmiller (Vancouver) Lady Gamwell, Michael McElliott (Longview) Tax Collector, and Doris McCamish (Woodland) Cristabel. The creative team includes Melissa Bareford (Director), David Bareford (Playwright, Director & Violence Design), Love Street Playhouse Owner and Artistic Director, Melinda Pallotta (Scenic & Costume Design), and Managing Director Lou Pallotta (Set & Theatre Construction), Mikail Nordquist of Longview (Lighting Design), Bethany Pithan of Longview (Produc-
tion Manager) and Michelle Templin (Production Stage Manager). “David and Melissa Bareford are an incredibly dynamic team,” says Melinda Pallotta, Owner and Artistic Director of Love Street Playhouse. “David is one of the most talented men I’ve met in the theatre industry. From playwright, to actor, to violence design, he is undoubtedly one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures, and with Robin Hood he has fashioned an extraordinary new take on the legend. This fast, funny, and colorful play is co-directed by David’s talented wife, the gifted director Melissa Bareford. She has cast her ensemble of merry men and women to help make a memorable evening of theatre, and I’m delighted to share it with the community.” [Above photo: Robin Hood and Maid Marion take aim at the Sheriff in this delightful stage production at Love Street Playhouse. Photo by Mike Patnode.]
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Events, Festivals & Fun - Oh My! 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! Sidewalk chalk contests, horse riding and, of course, kite flying fun. Long Beach, WA longbeachwa.gov/summerfest Saturday, June 2: Annual International Festival at the Lower Columbia College student center. The Festival celebrates our community’s growing diversity. The event features multicultural dance and music performances, information booths, world market vendors, ethnic food for purchase, educational displays, games and other activities. Thursday, June 7: 31st Anniversary GOONIES Day Celebration! Why? This cult classic movie of the 80's was originally released on this date. Head to Astoria, Oregon for a Goonies reunion and massive amounts of nerdy fun. Saturday, June 9: Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park begins. Free Traditional and Contemporary Hawaiian concerts every other Saturday through end of August. Concert dates for 2018 are list-
ed online. Concerts start at 7pm and last about ninety minutes. Washington State Discover Pass required. www.funbeach.com June 15 - July 1: Annual Astoria Festival of Music. In one short decade the Astoria Music Festival has become one of the most active summer musical events in the Northwest. Join their 16th Annual Celebration with vocalists, solo instrumentalists, and group musicians. It’s a feast for the senses! Concert dates and artists listed online: www.astoriamusicfestival.org Saturday, June 16-17: 37th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival in Ocean Park, WA where "It's Chic to Reek". Free for the whole family, and full of lots of music, crafts and FOOD. www.opwa.com June 14-17: Woodland Planter’s Days with parade, rides, frog-jumping contest and classic car show. "Small town values, Big time dreams." planters-days.com
June 15-17: Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Retail booths will offer handcrafts, Scandinavian import items, and tra-
ditional Scandinavian foods. Live music and plenty of family fun! www.astoriascanfest.com Saturday, June 9: 90th Annual Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Oaks Amusement Park. Massive amounts of vendors, food and entertainment await at this delightful celebration of Midsummer, Scandinavian style. Now designated as an Oregon Heritage Tradition Day, tickets are well worth the fee to participate. nordicnorthwest.org *search Midsummer-festival June 15-16: Winlock Egg Days in Winlock, WA. Visit historic Winlock, home of
the World’s Largest Egg! Car show, parade, and many additional events. Visit their facebook page for more info. 7am - 7pm. www.facebook.com/winlock.day June 23-24: 7th Annual Celebration of Arts of the Mountain. 9am - 5pm. Fine arts, music & food. Hosting artisans of Fine Arts & Crafts, a farmer's market and acoustic musicians. Visit the web site: Artsofthemountain.org “Arts of the Mountain” on Facebook. Located at Silver Lake Grange, Toutle Lake School and Twosome Art Studio.
Woodland: Planters Days '18 Four days of fun await SW Washington, during the fun events scheduled for this year’s Planter’s Days, running annually since 1922! A lot has happened in the last 96 years of Planter’s Days to make this festival one of the oldest continuous community celebrations in the Pacific Northwest. The purpose of the festival is the same as it has always been: to bring everyone together, and share in community spirit and good times. Frog jumping, anyone? Beginning on Thursday, June 14th with the Carnival at Horseshoe Lake Park, the festival is set into motion through Sunday, June 17th. Everything from Chalk Art, Free Carriage rides, a Fireworks show, Book Shoe, Bingo, Saturday market, Parade, Firemen’s BBQ, Penny Scrambler and more await you and your family. The 16th Annual Bed Races are also a huge draw for people who like to laugh, and people who like to watch people being....silly. To kick everything off, the Fireworks show is at 10pm on Thursday,
June 14th, and held at Horseshoe Lake Park. Sponsored by the Port of Woodland, it should make for a great blast into summertime. Got a romantic in the family, or maybe you have a special someone you'd like to impress? Take them on a carriage ride, which also happens to be free, from 6-9:30pm on Thursday evening. Saturday is full of plenty of activities for everyone, with food, a book sale, parade, Saturday Market, carnival, Firemen's BBQ, Car Show, Frog Jump, Water Spectacular Ski Show, Bed Races, and a Cruise In on Davidson Avenue. Sunday hosts its own plethora of events, including the Saturday Market (yes, on Sunday!), Car Show, Breakfast Buffet, Veteran's Hall BBQ, Paddlesports, Talent Contest, Raffle, and of course, the Carnival. If you have heard of Planters Days, but haven't attended yet, now is the time to join in on all of the good old fashioned fun. For more information and registration information for the various activities, please visit: www.planters-days.com
When I was a kid, my dad would swear and then say, "Pardon my French." One day, the teacher asked if anyone could speak a foreign language, and I raised my hand...
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The
Lighter side
Heart Problems Dear Diary, I was being prepped by the heart surgeon when he suddenly said, "Don't worry, Adam. This is an easy operation. Everything will be all right." I replied, "Thank you Doctor, but my name is Harry". The heart specialist said, "I know that. Adam is my name." Marvel Humor Captain America was talking to Iron Man, He said he had met Thor's brother, but that in spite of being from Asgard and being one of Odin's sons, he didn't brag about it much. In fact, the Captain said, he was pretty Loki about the whole thing. Freshman Bricks While a friend and I were visiting Annapolis, we noticed several students on their hands and knees assessing the courtyard with pencils and clipboards in hand. "What are they doing?" I asked our tour guide. "Each year," he replied with a grin,
Practically Perfect Gift Ideas for Dad (Family Features) If you've heard giving practical gifts is a no-no, scratch that advice because when it comes to dads, functional gifts that show you appreciate their personal interests may actually be the safest bet this Father's Day. Consider the hobbies and activities that dad treasures most then look for ways you can turn those pastimes into gifts that he can not only appreciate but put to good use. Celebrate His Sports Obsession No matter his favorite sport or team, you can find countless ways to please an avid sports fan. Obvious options like T-shirts and baseball caps are always winners, but you can find plenty of creative and useful ways to celebrate dad's favorite team, too. Practical ideas to help trick out his car include new floor mats, headrest covers and even valve stem covers. You could also go more whimsical with stainless steel knives or salt and pepper shakers bearing the team logo. Visit the team store or search online for the perfect gift. Purchasing tickets to a game or other such sporting event is another sure fire way to please the pops this Fathers Day. A couple years ago, my brothers and I took our took to the US Open at Chambers Bay. What an awesome experience. Dad was completely in his element, and we all enjoyed ourselves together. Sibling interaction is always encouraged. Boost His Golf Game
Help dad improve his score and complete rounds faster with the advanced technology of a rangefinder. An option such as one of Leupold's GX-1i3, GX-2i3 and GX-5i3 rangefinders provide fast, easy and accurate ranging to give golfers an edge on the course. With the customization features of the GX-2i3 and GX-5i3, you'll practically be gifting dad a personal caddie. Learn more at their web site: leupold.com/golf. Feed His Cravings For the at-home chef, functional gift ideas are nearly endless. Try narrowing down the options by choosing his favorite cuisine. If Mexican cuisine is his thing, look for less common but highly useful items like taco holders or condiment dishes to hold a serving of freshly made salsa. Or go a more experimental route with a custom kit that lets dad make his own beer, cheese or jerky at home. An online search will reveal a stockpile of ideas, so your biggest challenge will be narrowing down the menu. Add a Tool to His Belt If your dad is a handy man, you may think he's got every tool and gadget imaginable. The truth is, most handymen will agree you can never have too many tools. Think about the projects he tackles most often; those are the items that may be worn and in need of replacing. If there's a task he struggles to complete, consult with an expert at your local hardware store to determine whether there are devices
that could help make it easier. Expand His Artistic Interests When the arts are more up dad's alley, you can make it easier for him to appreciate the genre he loves best. A reading lamp or monogrammed bookmark is perfect for the book worm, while a visit to a gallery showing or performance may be just the
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"The upperclassmen ask the freshmen how many bricks it took to finish paving this courtyard." When we were out of earshot of the freshmen, my friend asked our guide: "So what's the answer?" The guide replied: "One." Understanding Five-year-old Jimmy was playing with his little sister, one-year-old Jenny, in the playroom while their mother was in the kitchen. Hearing screams, she ran into the playroom and saw Jenny with a handful of Jimmy's hair, yanking away. She separated the two, and Jimmy was yelling, "Spank her! Spank her!" "It's not her fault, son," their mom said. "She doesn't understand that it hurts when she pulls your hair." The mom walked back into the kitchen, but 30 seconds later she heard screams again. She ran back into the playroom to see Jenny in tears. "What happened?" she demanded. "Not much," Jimmy said. "Only now she understands."
ticket for a dad who enjoys exploring artistic talent or experiencing the arts live. Father's Day is a time to show dad your gratitude and love, and he's sure to appreciate knowing that you care enough to give a gift he truly can use and enjoy. Photo provided courtesy Getty Images.
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'The General Data Protection Regulation' The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation to standardize and strengthen data protection policies for residents of EU member nations. This went into effect in May 2018 and it includes data collected via eMail and websites. Google GDPR for the full text. It is an 88 page PDF. I haven’t read it in its entirety, but learned a few things that you should know.
Data Rights There are 4 primary “rights” to data that you have to give residents of European Union. If you don’t grant those rights you will have to pay what some would call exorbitant fees. Right of Access, Right to Rectification, Right to Erasure & Right to Data Portability. This means EU residents must have the ability to view, change & even remove their data from busi-
ness databases. Who Needs to Care This is for businesses in the EU and ANY other businesses that track their data. Do you have a website that European citizens might buy goods or services from? Are your lists double opt-in? Can residents access all of the data that you have on them? Clean up your Databases In preparation for the GDPR I’ve seen some companies clean up their eMail lists and seen a 95% drop of contacts. This could be financially devastating to businesses that use eMail marketing to generate income. How Big are the Fines? If you do business in Europe you might want to sit down for this… If a firm infringes on multiple provisions of the GDPR, it shall be fined according to the gravest infringement, as opposed to being separate-
ly penalized for each provision. The fine is 2% of the worldwide annual revenue of the prior fiscal year or 4% at the high level. The cost of doing business in the European Union just got potentially astronomical. What about the data you have collected in the past? Sorry, no good news here either. All of the data that you have collected in the past is not grandfathered in. Your valuable data might now be a tremendous liability. I suspect many 3rd party options will become available to help businesses reduce risks. Is this the end of SPAM? That would be awesome, but not at all likely. Spammers will continue to spam, this is just to regulate data protecting legitimate business and to make a ton of money for regulators. The upside could be that business will take better care of our data.
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Alzheimer’s Association offers Caregiver Support Group
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CASTLE ROCK FAIR Coming July 19-21
'60 years of fun at the Fair' By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist
Quiet Time! (QT, for short...)
Submitted by Georgia Cox JUNE 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 Yoga classes at 8:15am to 9:15am, and Senior exercises from 9:30am to 10:30am. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday: "Write Your Life Story" will meet in the Center at 12:30pm - 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 10am - 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: Monday, June 11th: The World Peace Runners will visit the Senior Center at 3pm. This is their 6th Annual visit, and should prove very interesting. Tuesday, June 12th: Program and Potluck lunch; local resident Sandy Catt will showcase a power point program of both her and her husband's 21-day rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon at 11am, with a potluck lunch following at Noon. Tuesday, June 12th: The High School Jazz Band will share some tunes in the annual parking lot concert. A choir will also attend, and entertain with songs from Broadway. Join the musical fun at 3pm, and bring a lawn chair. Thursday, June 21st: 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
Recently, our Pastor, John Leffler, has been challenging our congregation to "get back to the basics" of Christianity by doing certain things that we may have never gotten into the habit of doing - or may have drifted away from doing if we ever did do them. First of all, John gave us a 90-Day Challenge to tithe, stating that the church was prepared to pay anyone back after 90 days of tithing, if the congregant did not feel they had been blessed by God during that 90 days. Interesting challenge. I resumed tithing that very day and have definitely noticed many financial miracles happening since. I won't be asking for any refund, that's for sure! Secondly, John gave us a 35Day Challenge to re-commit to our church's mission of five things: 1) Scripture; 2) Fellowship; 3) Worship; 4) Prayer & 5) Outreach, promising us renewed joy, energy and purpose, if we would. I took that challenge, too, and am pleased to say he was, of course, right again! Then, he gave us some tips for recommitting to having a daily Quiet Time with the Lord, and I want to share those tips with you, because they have been extremely helpful to me. (John gave me permission to
share!) I'm also adding a few insights of my own to his list: 1) Set the appointment for a definite time and put it in your planner. It's an important appointment. Show up. Be prompt. Shower and get fully dressed before the appointment so you're not tempted to crawl back under the covers. 2) Choose a location that is quiet and conducive to hearing God's "still small Voice". Do not bring your cellphone, clock or anything distracting. Set a timer for 45 minutes. Bring your Bible, a journal and a pen. (Quiet background music may be helpful). 3) Start & end with prayer. Just sitting quietly before God's throne. Thanking Him for His Presence. Asking Him to help you understand and apply His Word to your life. 4) Read through the four Gospels. A few chapters each day. Journal any insights or a Memory Verse that "jumps out at you". 5) Read the Proverbs chapter that correlates with the calendar date. (There are 31 chapters of Proverbs, so one for each day of the month). 6) Read something from Psalms. Journal any insights or observations. 7) End the session with prayer and thanksgiving. I promise, if you develop this habit, you will NOT want to ever miss a QT appointment. And 45 minutes will seem way too short a time - you'll want MORE!
The nice part about living in a small town, is that when you don't remember what you are doing, someone else does...
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
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.
Avengers: Infinity War Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo Starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. Running Time 2 Hrs., 40 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: B+
Anthony and Joe Russo’s Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is the aspirational, mid-career double album of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s overlong, overstuffed, yet digestible mostly because a handful of inspired moments remind us of “the way things used to be”, and the way things could be in the future. In Infinity War, the mains of the first two Avengers features are joined by the casts of Black Panther and the Guardians of the Galaxy series (2014-present), along with your friendly neighborhood Spider Man (Tom Holland), to engage in a globetrotting, sometimes-intergalactic battle with Thanos (Josh Brolin), an indigo-skinned tyrant intent on controlling the universe. This will be done by collecting six “infinity stones” that will give him the ability to control all reality as we know it. As urgent as this sounds, 70% of Infinity War’s 160 minutes is spent in the throes of development. Rather than allow all its characters to coalesce at once, there’s hopping about from subplot to subplot. Most of the movie-specific ensembles are kept in semi-standalone storylines, usually interrupted by a visitant or two. (The Guardians retinue is joined by Thor; Iron Man, Spider Man, Dr. Strange, and the Hulk band together.) I feel it is the smartest way to approach the narrative of an Avengers movie in 2018. In no way is it possible to have 50-plus characters in the same room, at the same time,
to tidily make their intentions clear. Because there are so many characters and subplots, the movie feels strangely inconsequential, at least for the first 90-or-so minutes. We’re so busy double-checking on the various states of these groups that the film often lacks a necessary desperation. It isn’t until the last act that Infinity War becomes exactly what it should be: an expectations-defying, ferocious pulp adventure where things are actually capable of going awry. Directors Russo’s fit comfortably in this universe (they impressively shot the film’s sequel immediately after wrapping), but they’re still not sure how to approach the less-is-more ideal. They’re obsessed with giving us more of what they think we love, which is fine until we remember that too much of a good thing can eventually become tiresome. Infinity War is enjoyable, although stakes-heavy, and yet I’m pressed to think of a reason why it had to be almost three hours in length. Still, it often goes in directions we don’t think it’ll move toward, and thankfully doesn’t overdo the gravitas. It’s funnier than it is existentially uncertain, which is surprising for a three-hour epic this late in the game. Much as I’d like to say that there isn’t a need for another Marvel movie, (we’re at number 19, after all), I’m eager for part two of this particular opera. Fingers crossed I won’t be at the next movie for three hours… A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
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A fine mist of water from a fire truck fell over the cheering crowd outside the Lakeside Motel on May 23 as the old lodging landmark became a pile of rubble. Woodlanders weren't gathered there to say goodbye to the old motel, but rather to say hello to Woodland's future YMCA. When Woodland voters turned down the levy to fund a swimming pool last November, it was one more setback in a decades-long dream. But even though Woodland won't have a pool in the near future, the Woodland Community Swimming Pool Committee, headed by Benne Dobbe, did not give up on the hope of offering more recreation to Woodlanders. The committee contacted those who had pledged funds for the pool to see if they would be willing to have those funds used instead to build a YMCA facility without a pool. They overwhelmingly offered their support. Property owners won't be taxed for the facility; it will be totally funded by grants, foundations, gifts in kind and philanthropy, and will be operated by the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette. The pool committee had already purchased the Lakeside Motel for the pool site because of its location by Horseshoe Lake Park and I-5. Robertson and Olsen plan to start construction of the YMCA on this site in 2020. At some time in the future, if enough funds are raised or if voters agree to finance a pool, Benno and Klazina Dobbe will donate their land
adjoining the YMCA for the pool. To celebrate the beginning of this project, Woodlanders gathered outside the Lakeside Motel for an evening picnic and a demolition ceremony. American Family Diner served ribs and hot dogs. Speakers welcoming the YMCA to Woodland were Benne Dobbe; Mayor Will Finn; Darlene Johnson, Chamber of Commerce Treasurer; Bob Hall, President and CEO of YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Michael Green, Superintendent of Schools; and Ed Orcutt, State Representative, 20th Legislative District, Position 2, Woodland's West Coast Training, a company that provides training in the operation of heavy equipment, donated both equipment and labor for the excavation and demolition. The project got off to an exciting start when children ages six to 12 were given the opportunity to don an orange vest and hop aboard an excavator to help a trained operator deliver the first blows to the old motel. While curtains still hung in the windows, a ravenous excavator took huge bites, first out of the motel's roof and then the out of the concreteblock walls. Next, a wheel loader scooped up debris, causing laughter when the first scoop contained an old easy chair that had seen better days. The remaining buildings are scheduled to be demolished June 15 during Planters Day weekend with the help of supporters who donated money
Above: Crew and onlookers watched as the donated excavator took huge chunks out of the old Lakeside Motel, new site for future Woodland YMCA. Photo by Pat Nelson.
for the right to destroy a room. Once again, the mist from one of Woodland's fire trucks will rain down on the motel to keep the dust and debris
down, and a few sprinkles might land on the spectators as a reminder that Woodland is on its way to having a YMCA.
Now Enrolling • Head Start Free preschool for 3-5 year olds
Head Start/EHS/ECEAP, offered through Lower Columbia College, is now enrolling for their preschool, ages 3-5 years old. It's never too early to get a Head Start on your child's education. Free preschool for 3-5 year olds, and services for pregnant women through 3 year olds can be aplied for online: lowercolumbia.edu/head-start Services include: • Education • Family Support • Health & Nutrition Head Start and ECEAP serves families in Cowlitz County whose income is below the Federal/State Poverty Guidelines and children with special needs. Classes are located in 9 different centers in Cowlitz County. Local programs consist of part day services, 3.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, and run September to June. Full day services are 6 hours a day, M-F and run September to June. Committed to building healthier communities by providing school
readiness to each child through: • Working together with each parent/guardian in their role as the primary nurturer and educator of their child • Nurturing each child's and family's unique qualities and potential • Partnering with families; building upon their strengths • Creating an environment that promotes respect, diversity and growth • Collaborating with community partners in Cowlitz County Early Head Start is a federally funded free program that serves pregnant women, infants and toddlers through weekly home visits. It promotes healthy pre-natal care and healthy attachments and development for children from the earliest stages. "Our vision is that families be empowered to make a positive difference in their lives and in the community where we all live, work and learn." Call 360.442.2800 for more info.
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Fleas are coming - you ready? Flea control with cats and dogs. Fleas are the most common external parasite of pets in North America. Fleas are small wingless insects that use their specialized mouth to pierce the skin and siphon blood from their host. When a flea bites, it injects a small amount of saliva into the skin to prevent the blood from coagulating. Some animals become sensitized to flea saliva and animals that are allergic can have severe itching and scratching from a single bite. Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common disease among dogs. Sorry, Fido. Current flea control products are primarily either oral or topical systemic treatments. Most of the products may be used for prevention as well as to treat existing flea problems. One group of products control fleas by interrupting their development by killing or stopping the maturation of flea larvae and eggs. These drugs are called Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs). One common oral product used is lufenuron which is found in the Program® line of products which are administered orally in tablet or liquid form. Methoprene and pyriproxifen are also IGRs that are available as sprays or collars. Currently the most popular flea control products kill adult fleas (adulticide), are applied topically and work rapidly. Popular topical products utilize fipronil which is the key ingredient in Frontline® Top Spot and imidacloprid which is in Advantage®. The most popular product on the market, Frontline Plus®, utilizes both an adulticide and an IGR. An oral adulticide that is also available is nitenpyram which is in Capstar® and begins to kill fleas in 30 minutes. Frontline Plus also kills ticks which makes it the most popular product where ongoing tick protection is required.
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The choice of flea control will depend on your climate, environment, your pet's activities, and potential for exposure. However, with consistent use, it is almost always possible to control your flea problem. Using these products throughout the year typically will eliminate the need for regular insecticidal use. Program from Novartis® Program is available as a once a month pill or oral liquid suspension to be given with a full meal. Adult fleas that ingest Program's key ingredient, lufenuron, produce sterile eggs. Program does not kill adult fleas. Therefore, some time may pass before the all fleas are killed in an environment. In order to stop the life cycle, every animal in the environment must receive lufenuron. Pets should also be sprayed with an adulticide during the first week or two of starting Program. Advantage from Bayer® Advantage is applied topically on both dogs and cats and seems to be very well-tolerated by sensitive cats. Advantage kills fleas within 24 hours and 100% protection can be maintained for cats for 21 days and 90% protection can be maintained for dogs for 28 days. Advantage is susceptible to washing off. Up to weekly re-treatment is allowed. The imidacloprid in Advantage does not effect ticks, but K-9Advantix, with permethrin does. Frontline Spray, Frontline Plus & Frontline Top Spot from Merial® These comprise the market leading Frontline flea control product line. The fipronil in Frontline products is a broad spectrum insecticide available as a spray or topical. Fipronil works by binding chemically to the pet's hair and is absorbed through the follicle by the sebaceous glands. As a spray, fipronil kills fleas at 95% for over 80
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days after application on dogs and for 1 month with biweekly bathing. Frontline is labeled for puppies and kittens as young as 8 weeks (10 weeks for Top Spot) and it is not washed off by bathing. Frontline is also affective against ticks. Frontline Plus also contains the IGR, S-methoprene which inhibits the growth of immature fleas. Capstar from Novartis® Capstar is an oral tablet for dogs and cats that may be administered as young as 4 weeks of age. It offers extremely rapid and complete killing
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of adult fleas and is safe enough that the tablets may be used whenever fleas are seen on your pet as often as once per day. Capstar may be used in combination with an IGR to kill fleas immediately to compliment the long-term control of an IGR such as Program. Pet Article courtesy of http://petarticles.blogspot.com.
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