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From the Editor’s Desk No. It cannot be. Where has 2018 disappeared to? I think that I'm stuck somewhere in July.... My dear readers, it is November. NOVEMBER! Time for Thankmas. That delightful holiday where Thanksgiving is really tied up with Christmas, hence the Thankmas holiday term. Even as I publish this issue, there are quiet strains of instrumental Christmas music playing in my small office. The heater is blasting and I'm quite content under this pile of blankets on my lap. There are visions of sugarplums dancing in my head. Here was our latest Alexa conversation. You know, the kind where your kids ask her to see if she knows anything... "Alexa, how many weeks until Christmas?" "There are 64 days remaining until Christmas." "No, Alexa. How many WEEKS until Christmas?" "There are 64 days remaining until Christmas." (frustration mounts) "Alexa! How many Fridays left until Christmas is here?" "There are nine Fridays remaining until Christmas."
"Geesh, that took forever." There you have it. By the time you're reading this, we will have lost one or even two of those weekends until Christmas. Not to be forgotten, Thanksgiving pulls at our waistline with memories of butterball turkeys and creamy mashed potatoes. It's really the season in between Halloween and Christmas that people use as an excuse to sit down around the table and find out what everybody wants for Christmas. All joking aside, Thanksgiving is one of the warmest and delectable holidays we celebrate as Americans. To give thanks. To give thanks for the blessings and freedoms we have. To give thanks for the family and friends that surround us in our lives. To give thanks for our current situations in all aspects. Sometimes that can be enormously tough. I completely understand. Thanksgiving calls us to give thanks. For those struggling in situations of extreme distress, grief, or sadness, this call to give thanks can be a tough one to stomach. Start small. Small items of thanks
that you are eternally grateful for. Whatever those are, write them down. Somewhere you can see them everyday, not just Thanksgiving. One challenge is to look at your troubles and turn them into items for praise and thanksgiving. For example, the first Thanksgiving after mom died, I simply gave thanks for having her as a mother, and her influence on my life. It was all I could do in the mid-
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dle of the pain and grief. But it was a huge step on the path of healing. Dive deep this Thanksgiving, and look around at all we have to give thanks for as Americans. Thankful for you,
Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
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Veterans Day Dinner @ Monticello Park Enter GINGERBREAD HAUS Contest It’s time to bust out the gingerbread, icing and candies for the annual Gingerbread Haus Contest! Free to enter. Do you think you have the best Gingerbread decorating skills in the Northwest? Well then, you need to get your application over to Teague’s Interiors, located at 1267 Commerce Avenue in Longview. Applications: longviewdowntowners.com Judge Gail Wells says "The 4 things I consider in judging are detail, balanced proportions, consistency and realstic/whimsical". Categories are Local landmarks, Heartwarming houses, Candy Houses, Candy & Other Edibles, Other gingerbread originals, Professional (bakers, chefs, etc.) and Youthful builders for ages 13 and younger, with one prize per category. Youth categories are Ages 8 and under, 9-12 and 13-17, with one prize per age group. Then, after you have created your masterpiece extraoardinaire, the house needs to be gingerly delivered to Teague's Interiors for judging and display. (Pun intended) Application Deadline - Nov. 30th Contest Judging - Dec. 1st @ 2pm Public viewing will be from 12:30pm - 7pm on December 2nd,
the day of the parade, at Teague's Interiors. Judging is at 2pm, and will be based upon on detail, balanced proportions, consistency, and realistic/ whimsical. ALL visible items must be edible. longviewdowntowners.com
Baking / Creating Tips:
Snow Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the icing before it drys and sprinkle white sanding sugar on top of the coconut for sparkly snow. Bushes Make bushes out of green gum drops or green jelly spearmint leaves. Drip royal icing over the bushes for a "snow capped" look. Christmas Trees Use a pointed ice cream cone. Tint a portion of the royal icing green. Put in a piping bag with a leaf pastry tip.
Home for the Holidays Parade Saturday, December 1st @ 5pm
Tons to do for the whole family in Downtown Longview on Parade Day, December 1st! Starting at 12pm and lasting until right before the big Parade at 5pm, there will be: Longview’s Gingerbread Haus Contest, Gift Bazaars, Pedicab Rides, Live music, and of course delicious treats from local restaurants. Downtown, at Teague's Interiors, the annual Gingerbread Haus contest will be on display from 12:30pm - 7:00pm, where you can see all the houses and sweet creations. Then, at 5:00pm, The Parade will begin! Winding around Downtown, this cheery and flashy parade will finish at the Civic Circle in front of the Monticello Hotel, with the arrival of the famous big guy himself, Santa Claus and his lovely wife, Mrs. Claus. Once the switch is flipped, and the entire Civic Circle is lit up by beautiful lights, little boys and girls of all ages can sit on Santa’s lap to tell him their special Christmas wish.
Special treats and hot cocoa will also be available for the 38th annual holiday tradition.
Veterans, please join those at Monticello Park in Longview for a complimentary dinner and entertainment on Thursday, November 8th. Enjoy a delicious plate of spaghetti served with salad, breadsticks and a dessert. For all of those amazing men and women who selflessly served our country, this is a small demonstration of our appreciation and thanks.
Thursday • November 8th • 5:30pm - 7:00pm Monticello Park 605 Broadway Street, Longview Prestige Senior Living • RSVP by caling (360) 575-1778
Did I just hear an audible intake of breath? Yes, that's right. I'm talking to you. Black Friday is approaching, and it's time to make a game plan. Are you a Fred Meyer sock sale kind of person? You know, the one who wakes up before the rooster crows in order to wait in an enormous line before the store opens? Maybe you're the kind who likes to wait in line at places like Best Buy or Office Max, where you can find steals of a deal on electronics and similar items? But remember, there's only a few items at that price to be had. Or maybe you're like me. The person who is sitting fat and happy on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, with a laptop open. Cruising the online ads while I give myself a break from eating before tackling the cleanup. Whatever your Black Friday fetish,
it's time to begin thinking wisely about what items you really are in need of within your household. You may be surprised to learn that things such as a washer and dryer combo are more than half off regular pricing, or that super cute comforter set is 70% off at Bed Bath and Beyond. Personally, I stock up on Christmas presents, stocking stuffers, and my "one household gift" that I've decided my family could use. This year it's an updated HD tv, since ours is so old it doesn't work with any of the sound bars that are available. Upward and onward, I suppose....but at an affordable price. Share your knowledge with your friends, and regardless of if you do or don't participate in Black Friday melee, please at least have a glass of eggnog and laugh. 'Tis the season.
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
The Old Man & the Gun Directed by David Lowery Starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek Running Time 1 Hr., 33 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: A-
Near the end of “The Old Man & the Gun” (2018), the new film by the American writer-director David Lowery, a man recollects an exchange he recently had with Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), a career criminal. Across from the man is a detective who’s been trying to track Forrest down for the entirety of the movie so far. During his conversation with the latter, the man recalls coming to a point during which he asked the lifelong crook, whose life of crime began during his childhood, why he continues making trouble. He is smart, cunning; he could make an honest living if he wanted to. “‘I’m not talking about making a living,’” the man remembers Forrest countering. “‘I’m talking about just living.’” Forrest is something of a 20thcentury version of an Old West antihero. Since he was a teenager, he has proven himself both a masterful escape artist and a virtuosic criminal. Though he inevitably will get caught, a new, recurring shenanigan can go on for months, and Forrest will remain undetected. Each time he's unavoidably locked up, and then liberated on his own terms, he re-calibrates. This cycle has gone on for years. In “The Old Man & the Gun,” Forrest is nearing the end of his rope. The year is 1981; he’s in his 70s. His pool-blue eyes still twinkle the same, and his smile is still pearly and persuasive. His hair remains shaggy and corn-yellow. But his gait wobblier; his skin leathery and beaten. It’s
clear that the feeling of invincibility has begun slipping. A game of cat-and-mouse drives “The Old Man & the Gun.” As the film opens, we discover that Forrest, who descended on Texas after his most recent escape, has begun discreetly robbing banks in the area, with the assistance of two similarly weatherbeaten convicts (Tom Waits and Danny Glover). The trio’s mode of operation is simple. Forrest calmly introduces himself to either a teller or a manager, quietly informs them that they’re being robbed, and then waits until a bag of cash is handed over. His sidekicks sit on the sidelines in case anything goes wrong. Eventually, though, the police catch on — and the earlier mentioned detective, a 40-year-old named John (Casey Affleck), will be the one primarily investigating. “The Old Man & the Gun” was based on a profile of the real Forrest Tucker published in The New Yorker. Lowery isn’t as interested in biographizing as much as he is in recapturing what made Forrest such a fascinating figure. Redford, who gives one of his greatest performances in the movie, has frequently said “The Old Man & the Gun,” which is his 48th film, will be his last. If this is true, it is a complementary swan song. The feature both captures Redford’s ever-courageous artistic spirit and his once-ina-lifetime way of infusing a role with what we perceive to be a part of himself. Lowery’s commitment to telling a caper-like story is prioritized over character development, though. He jettisons motivations and descrip-
tive backstories for abstractions, as if he were overly concerned about losing the movie’s easy-going feel. But because the brought-together ensemble is more than capable, and because Lowery is an exceptional storyteller regardless of how lived-in
the players are, “The Old Man & the Gun”’s powers are rarely undercut by its very-minimal shortcomings.
Thanks to the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which standardized daylightsaving time for all states except Arizona and Hawaii, everyone's clocks will be "falling back" on Sunday, November 4th at 2am. Well, if you're like most other Americans, you'll be setting your clocks back before you hit the sack on Saturday, November 3rd. Prior to this Act of 1966, states could choose what time it was, even different communities could have a
different timezone. The state of Wisconsin had 38 time zones. We should be thankful that in this age of global communication, that we have a relatively standardized time zone rule to follow. Pacific Time, Central Time, Eastern Time, and Mountain Time. Mark it on your calendar, and if you're a church go-er or Sunday worker, be extra diligent about setting your clock the night before the 4th. Or....you'll be early. ☺
GRAMMAR KILLS
The village blacksmith hired an enthusiastic new apprentice willing to work long, hard hours.
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He instructed the boy, "When I take the shoe out of the fire, I'll lay it on the anvil. When I nod my head, you hit it with the hammer." The apprentice did exactly as he was told, and now he's the new village blacksmith. ☺
CHILD SITTING
"I really appreciate you and Dad watching the kids today, Mom." Later, Grandma says, "Boy, I'm really worn out. I remember being exhausted when our kids were babies. Now, with grandkids, I'm exhausted all over again!" Grandpa replies, "It's to be expected. Why do you think they call folks our age re-tired?"
VIOLIN VS FIDDLE
I went to the musical instrument store with my great grandfather's violin that he played in Vienna. The store owner said that it's not a violin, it's a fiddle. So I ask what the difference is between a violin and a fiddle. "Well," the store owner replied, "when I buy it, it's a fiddle. When I sell it, it's a violin."
PC CHILDREN
*Your bedroom isn't cluttered; it's "passage restrictive." *Kids don't get in trouble anymore. They merely hit "social speed bumps." *No one's tall anymore. They're "vertically enhanced." *You don't talk a lot. You're just "abundantly verbal."
November 2018 • Valley Bugler • Page 5 As we honor them today, we also think about their successors, those who are fighting to defend our freedom at home and abroad. Make it a priority on the 11th to seek out at least one individual whom you know that is a veteran. Take some time to speak with them about their experiences, and then most importantly, thank them for their sacrifices. For they have sacrificed much much more than just their time. It is an honor to know a veteran, for it is their life blood that they laid down
Recognizing Individuals on Veterans Day • Nov 11 On November 11th each year, we honor the men and women who have defended us, including veterans of Korea, Vietnam, and particularly our most recent group of veterans, those who served (or are serving) in Afghanistan and Iraq, and around the world. Veterans Day was originally called “Armistice Day,” and the date was chosen to commemorate the signing of the armistice with Germany that ended hostilities during World War I. Most school districts choose the Friday prior to Veterans Day to honor them by closing. Check with your school for more information. Many also hold wonderful Veterans Day assemblies, with beautiful music and presentations for the veterans in the school families. Other activities could include visiting a memorial, watching patriotic
television programming, or visiting with a veteran. We don’t want to honor them as a group, but as individuals. For each who served this grand country, it was a very personal experience. For those recovering from the effects of war, it is very much an individual experience. Service opportunities range from electronic development, analyst or fighter pilot, to musician, custodian or Commander! The military is made up of so many different types of jobs and services that individuals can choose. Our veterans today are everyday men and women. We know them as friends, neighbors, relatives and coworkers. They have persevered and strengthened our country with their sacrifices and contributions, many of which were beyond duty’s call. Veterans are our finest citizens.
and made vulnerable on the battlefield for our life blood. Thank you, Veterans. Each and every one of you - individually. Each of you has a different story to tell, and we would be honored to hear them. Not just on veterans day - but any day of the year. May God bless and keep you and your families all the rest of your days. God Bless you, Grandpa Oscar, Uncle Walt and Cousin Matthew. Thank you for your courage and service to this wonderful country. ♥
AIR FORCE MAINTENANCE Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. "Squawks" are problem listings that pilots generally leave for maintenance crews. There's no specific name for the responses by the maintenance crew except....solution. Here's to humorous military members! ☺ ----Problem: "Left inside main tire almost needs replacement." Solution: "Almost replaced left inside main tire."
Problem: "Test flight OK, except autoland very rough." Solution: "Autoland not installed on this aircraft." Problem: "#2 Propeller seeping prop fluid." Solution: "#2 Propeller seepage normal."
Problem: "#1, #3 and #4 propellers lack normal seepage." Solution: "Signed off: IT DOES NOW." Problem: "Something loose in cockpit." Solution: "Something tightened in cockpit." Problem: "Evidence of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear." Solution: "Evidence removed." Problem: "DME volume unbelievably loud." Solution: "Volume set to more believable level." Problem: "Dead bugs on windshield." Solution: "Live bugs on order." Problem: "Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent." Solution: "Cannot reproduce problem on ground."
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Publisher Michelle Myre's son, Oscar Myre V, LOVES pumpkins...especially pie!
Pumpkin-Pie Smoothie Bowl
(Family Features) Fall is perfect for making time for fun before the busy holiday season - go for a fall picnic, visit your local orchard or pumpkin patch, and take advantage of all the flavors fall has to offer. One of those dominating flavors of this season? Pumpkin. Try this delicious, comforting, nohassle fall ideas that won't carve a big chunk out of your budget: * The great taste of seasonal produce can stand on its own, adding star power to simple recipes. Baked pears or apples are a sweet, festive treat. Slice them in half and fill with walnuts, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake until the sugars caramelize and fruits soften. * Take on-the-go snacks to the next level by coating almonds or garbanzo beans in your favorite seasonal spices and baking until crispy.
Greek Yogurt 1/2 frozen banana 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almondmilk 2 teaspoons Pure Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Optional garnishes: Flax Seed, Chia Seeds, SemiSweet Mini Morsels, Whipped Cream, Granola bits, Caramel sauce, Chopped Pecans, toasted Apple slices, Ground Cinnamon Directions: *Blend canned pumpkin, yogurt, banana, milk, syrup and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl or special dish. Top with desired garnishes and enjoy the relatively healthy pumpkin goodness!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Audrey, ALDI Test Kitchen (pictured below) 1/2 cup Pure Canned Pumpkin 1/2 cup Plain Nonfat
An anonymous Thanksgiving Story
One Thanksgiving, Mom and I went to my sister Patty’s house for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible Patty is, Mom decided to liven up the day and have a little fun. As it turned out, the joke wasn’t that funny...for Patty. First, Mom sent Patty to the store. When she left, Mom took the turkey from the oven, removed the stuffing, inserted a Cornish hen, restuffed the turkey and put it back into the oven. At dinner time, Patty brought the turkey out and started to remove the stuffing. When her spoon hit something, she pulled out the little bird. With a faked look of shock on her face, Mom exclaimed, “Patricia, you’ve cooked a pregnant turkey!” Horrified, Patty burst into tears! It took the family half an hour to convince her that turkeys just lay eggs...
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Did you know? From the early days of history, people set aside a day of thanksgiving. Usually it was for a bountiful harvest. Some days of thanksgiving were declared for special events such as the safe return of a ship. The ancients thanked their gods and goddesses. They offered fruits, vegetables, and cakes to the deities of their choice and begged for a good year to come. Many countries today have a thanksgiving day of one kind or another. In Canada, it is combined with a celebration of the discovery of America and is held at the time we celebrate Columbus Day. Mexico does much the same with its Dia de la Raza, or Day of the Race. People celebrate the discovery of America, emphasize the brotherhood of races, and thank God all on the same day. In the U.S., Thanksgiving Day has a flavor all its own, and we’re not just talking about turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. We give thanks for our blessings in the current year, but we have a historic event to commemorate as well. We all have a woman, Sarah
Hale, to thank for the "official" national holiday. But first, a history lesson. In few places is Thanksgiving as colorful a celebration as it is here. We have turkeys to eat and Pilgrims to recreate in our plays. We remember and honor the Native Americans who helped these early Americans survive. We mark the foundation of a society where citizens elected leaders and made early laws of fair play and freedom. New traditions are seeping into our traditional celebration, like watching a football game after dinner. But after all, it’s a free country, and we’re mighty thankful for that. You may not be having duck, fish and deer for Thanksgiving dinner, as the Pilgrims did, but gathering with family and friends is probably in your plans. What we think of as the first thanksgiving in 1621 was made possible in part by the Pilgrims friends and neighbors, the Wampanoag. Massasoit, leader of the confederacy of Wampanoag tribes, and about 90 of his men, brought deer and other meats to the Pilgrim's harvest
celebration. The Pilgrims certainly needed the new friends. After a year in the New World, their numbers had declined by half and they had faced deprivation and hardship. The Wampanoag's generosity was surely welcome. Today, we still get along with a little help from our friends, neighbors and Creator. Let's give thanks for our countrymen, our families, and our faith which help us through good and bad times. Here are some not-widely known facts about the Pilgrims: • Before the Pilgrims hired her, the Mayflower, a merchant vessel, was in the wine trade with France, and before that, the fish trade with Norway. • The Pilgrims were actually called "Separatists" or "Calvinists", and followed the spiritual and Biblical teachings of John Calvin. • Before the Pilgrims sailed for the New World, they lived in Holland. (They were chased out of England). • The Pilgrims did not name Plymouth. Captain John Smith explored the New England coast in 1614. He then gave his map to Prince Charles (who become King Charles), and Charles put English names on the map. Hence - Plymouth.
• In the Pilgrim household, the adults sat down for dinner and the children waited on them. • Pilgrims used the word "corn" to refer to wheat, rye, barley, oats, peas and beans. "Indian corn" or "turkey wheat" referred to what we now know as corn. * The Pilgrims did not use a fork to eat their Thanksgiving dinner feast. Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of the popular women’s magazine Godey’s Lady’s Book, began a campaign in 1827 to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. (Sarah Josepha Hale also wrote the song, Mary Had a Little Lamb.) In 1863, Hale was able to convince President Lincoln that a national Thanksgiving might unite the country after the Civil War. Lincoln declared two national Thanksgivings that year, August 6 celebrating the victory at Gettysburg, and the last Thursday in November. In order to help the country economically, Franklin Delano Roosevelt lengthened the Christmas shopping season by declaring Thanksgiving for the next-to-the-last Thursday in November in 1939. In 1941, Congress permanently established the holiday as the fourth Thursday of November.
Valley Bugler COUPONS
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Submitted by Georgia Cox NOVEMBER 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 & 3rd Tuesday: "Write Your Life Story" will meet in the Center from 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.
The Friendship Factor
Every Saturday: BINGO is back! Come join the fun from 1:00pm 3:00pm and bring your smile! SPECIAL EVENTS: Saturday, November 10th: "Christmas in November" sale and Bake Sale will be from 9:00am 3:00pm! It's time to get that list ready for shopping and filling those stockings. Open to the public. Thursday, November 15th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am - 1pm. Have a valid punch card. There are many events going on, please check the Readerboard for additional announcements, especially during the holidays!! Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • Castle Rock WA (360)274-7502
Managing High Blood Pressure During the Holidays (Family Features) Managing blood pressure can be difficult, especially during the holidays and winter months. A change in routine, family visits, traveling, illness, holiday menus and financial concerns can all conspire to derail your best efforts at keeping chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, under control. If you are one of the millions of American adults with high blood pressure, it is vital to keep your blood pressure stable. Drastic changes
can put you at risk for heart attack or stroke. Here are three ways to control your blood pressure throughout the holiday season from the American Heart Association: Be Wary of Decongestants Decongestants are in many overthe-counter cold and flu medications but can be harmful. They can raise blood pressure and decrease the effectiveness of some prescribed blood pressure medications. It's best to use
By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist Recently, I was invited to attend a small coffee klatch that meets on Friday mornings in a local cafe. I have gone the last two weeks and have been blessed with the friendship of several gals who are in "caregiver" situations. Both weeks, I have come away feeling better about my own life simply because their situations seem much more difficult than my own, which has helped me put my own life in its proper perspective I am dealing with several issues, myself, but these issues seem small by comparison to the scenarios these other gals are facing. It is wonderful, though, to have a safe place to vent, and to know that all the gals are committed to pray for one another, and to keep confidences. I have felt the evidence of their prayer support, and I am also praying for them and their situations. This small group has all the earmarks of a strong friendship network building, as we attend regu-
larly, share our hearts and listen as the others share. Such a simple idea! But I am so grateful to the lady who invited me, and am looking forward to future fridays, and blossoming friendships! At this simple fellowship, we are finding our voices, addressing real issues, and setting reasonable boundaries for our own situations, as well as receiving and giving prayer support to the others in the group. My hope for you, dear friend, is that you can find a small group like this too. If you don't know of one you can join, why not take the initiative and start one yourself? And don't be surprised if, as you attempt to help and bless a few other people in this way, that YOU are helped and blessed in the process! That's just how the Friendship Factor seems to work, isn't it?
them for the shortest duration possible. Consider alternative therapies, such as nasal saline, intranasal corticosteroids or antihistamines. Keep Track of Medication The winter months tend to bring an increase in both heart attacks and strokes. According to research from the Journal of the American Heart Association, a 4.2 percent increase in heart-related deaths occurs away from a hospital from Dec. 25-Jan. 7. It is vital to keep track of your medication and take it as prescribed by your doctor to decrease chances of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association's Check
Change Control Tracker is one way to monitor your health, as it allows you to set up text message reminders, text in blood pressure readings, connect with volunteers or providers, and receive messages from volunteers or providers. Maintain Healthy Eating Habits The holidays can be a bad influence on healthy eating habits. However, it is important to stay active during these times and continue eating healthy. Be aware of sodium, which can increase blood pressure. Don't feel like you can't indulge a little, but make sure to incorporate healthy meals, and staying active.
Paddy Elkins invites your feedback! You may Email her at: paddyelkins@gmail.com or call her at 360-751-5231.
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KIWANIS CLUBS
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. 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 Carriage Restaurant in Longview, WA.
GET PUZZLED!
1) Thanksgiving occurs on the: a-Fourth Thursday in November b-Third Thursday in November c-November 26 each year 2) The first Thanksgiving lasted: a-One day b-Two days c-Three days
3) Which of the following was NOT served at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal? a-Cranberries, corn, and mashed potatoes b-Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried fruit c-Venison (deer meat), fish, goose 4) Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal? a-Apache b-Wampanoag c-Cherokee 5) Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States? a-100 million b-280 million c-500 million 6) Which southern state was the first to adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855? a-South Carolina b-Virginia c-Georgia 7) What utensil was not used by the
Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner? a-Knife b-Fork c-Spoon ANSWERS: a, c, a, b, b, b, b
I have one too Our eldest daughter, Ann, invited her college roommate to join our large family for Thanksgiving dinner. As families sometimes do, we got into a lively argument over a trivial subject until we remembered we had a guest in our midst. There was an immediate, embarrassed silence. “Please don’t worry about me,” she said. “I was brought up in a family too.” Family Feud....For Real! Here are some actual answers from contestants who have appeared on the game show Family Feud: Name something a blind person might use: a sword Name a song with moon in the title: blue suede moon Name a bird with a long neck: a penguin Name an occupation where you need a flashlight: a burglar Name a famous brother and sister: Bonnie and Clyde Name an item of clothing worn by the Three Musketeers: A horse Name something that floats in the bath: Water Name something you wear on the beach: a deck chair Name something red: my cardigan Name an animal with three letters in its name: Frog
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.
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(Family Features) Few things go together quite like the holidays and comforting seasonal recipes. Dessert is a must during the holidays, and this Cranberry-Beet Bundt Cake with Orange-Walnut Glaze draws its unique flavor from Aunt Nellie's Beets and a sweet blend of spices and seasonings. Find more seasonal recipes at READSalads.com and AuntNellies. com. Cranberry-Beet Bundt Cake with Orange-Walnut Glaze Prep time: 50 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 16 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets, drained 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 1/4 cups dried sweetened cranberries 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 orange, zest only, finely grated 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk Directions: *Heat oven to 350 F. Butter and lightly flour fluted 10-inch Bundt pan. *In food processor, puree beets and 1 cup sugar until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl once. *In small bowl, cover cranberries with hot water. *In medium mixing bowl, sift flour,
baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. *In large mixing bowl using electric mixer on medium-high, beat remaining sugar, eggs, butter and oil 2-3 minutes until light and smooth. Blend in beet puree. Add orange zest and vanilla; mix until blended. Add half of flour mixture; beat on low until smooth. Add buttermilk; beat on low until smooth then add remaining flour mixture, beating until blended. Drain cranberries; fold into batter. *Turn batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake on center rack 45-50 minutes. When done, cake will pull away from sides of pan and toothpick, inserted into center will come out clean. Cool 15 minutes then invert cake
onto rack. Orange-Walnut Glaze: 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 orange, zest only, finely grated 1/4 cup orange juice, plus additional (optional) 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup finely chopped walnuts Glaze Directions: *In large mixing bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Add orange juice; whisk until smooth. Whisk in butter. Add additional juice, if necessary. Spoon glaze over cake while still warm. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Hilarious Signs in Seattle These signs are from Wallingford Chevron, just outside of Seattle, WA. They bring a giggle to the days of passerby's and now, hopefully, to you as well.
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How can human food harm our pets? We're all guilty of it - giving in to those big begging eyes pleading at us for a scrap from the table during dinner. Fido knows just how to get you to concede, and most of us justify that a little won't hurt, or we don't even think of the potential danger at all. But the truth is that human food can be harmful to your pet, and in some cases, can be fatal. It's important to know how certain foods can be unsafe so that you can avoid them for the sake of your animal. Here is how a few of some of the most common "human foods" become harmful for pets: Chocolate, Caffeinated foods Caffeine is one of the greatest culprits because it contains an alkaloid called theobromine. Theobromine acts as a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic, which in turn can cause a heart attack or other heart and nervous system problems in animals. Onions and Garlic Onions and garlic are potentially harmful due to the fact that both contain thiosulphate, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia in cats and dogs. Of the two, onions are the most toxic, as consumption of simply one serving by your pet could result in anemia. Milk Milk can harm your pet due to the fact that many dogs and cats tend to be lactose intolerant. The consumption of milk and milk products by a lactose intolerant pet creates a breeding ground for bacteria, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Bones Bones, although commonly known as a great treat for your dog, are
potentially very dangerous for pets. Once eaten, bones can splinter and get stuck in the intestines, causing damage or fatality. In most splinter cases, the bones must be removed surgically. Other Foods Other human foods to avoid when feeding your pet are: macadamia nuts, potato peelings and green-looking potatoes, rhubarb leaves, moldy/ spoiled foods, alcohol, yeast dough, tomato leaves and stems, broccoli, and raisins or grapes. Some human foods potentially cause only mild digestive upsets, while others can be fatal. Regardless of the level of danger, the best choice for your pet is to keep him from any potentially harmful foods in order to ensure his health and safety. During the holiday season, veterinary clinics have noticed a rising in the number of pets that they treat for food-related illnesses. The increase in pet illness is due to the fact that animals are partaking in human foods during mealtime. Although not well known by the public, the consumption of human food to pets is potentially harmful to animals, and in some instances, can be fatal. The rise in food-related illnesses by pets is a clear indication that the dangers of human food consumption by animals are not understood by the masses. So, the next time your pet looks up at you with those pleading eyes, show him you care by doing what is truly best for him and feeding him only products meant for pet consumption. In the end, both you and your pet will be glad that you did.
“Ever wonder where you’d end up if you took your dog for a walk and never once pulled back on the leash?” ~ Robert Brault SUDOKU answer from p.9
Adorable Adoptees
Meet: 'Mike & Ike' Two adorable little pups - identical except for the blaze of white on Ike's nose, they are social and love meeting new people. They get along well with other dogs, and don't seem to mind cats. Love little children, too, as long as the kids don't mind getting their faces "washed" on a regular basis. ☺ The pups are neutered, current on their vaccinations, and microchipped. They're ready for their Forever Homes. Check out all our adoptable animals at www.rpaws.petfinder,org or
find us on Facebook. Are you looking for a specific type of cat or dog for your family? Then visit Rescued Paws and all of their available breeds and types of animals up for adoption online at the www.petfinder.com website, search Rescued Paws Longview.
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