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From the Editor’s Desk Enter spooky sounds and candy corn with October. I don't care for the spooky sounds, but I sure do appreciate the massive sales on candy corn and bags of yummy candy that I can buy and throw in the freezer. Everything in moderation, people. ☺ The Fall brings in those glorious warm colors, and delicious smelling candles, which make my house smell like an exquisite bakery. Every time someone walks in, they usually inhale deeply and then exclaim "oh my gosh it smells so good in here! I want to eat your air!" My sweaters and boots are now out in full force, and I even had to wear a jacket a few times in classes at school. That being said, some of the warmest occurences at my new job teaching elementary music are the sweet hugs and little notes from my music scholars. Last week, I had a first grade student hand me a small piece of paper with what I guessed was his version of a dollar sign, with an "O" in the center. It had "100" in the corners. He came up to me at the end of class
and handed it to me proudly, and said "Miss Myre, this is for you. You can have this. It is 100 Oliver bucks!" The smile on his face was absolutely priceless. The pride that shone from his puffed chest radiated into my spirit. Who says teachers don't get paid well? That gift was invaluable to me, and will remain in my class notebook and treasures for all time. Small gestures of love such as the Oliver bucks and sweet hugs from students keep me going during the dark days that Fall brings. Invariably, I find myself leaning toward the gloomies. I'm relatively certain it's because I am lacking in my Vitamin D, and need to get some more into my system on a daily basis. Vitamin D is the most important "happy vitamin" we can provide our bodies, living here in the Northwest. Over 85% of Northwesterners are vitamin D deficient. I wrote about it earlier this year, did you get your levels checked? Me either. I really should. Maybe I will go next week and see where I'm at. Probably low... This issue should help provide
some smiles for your reading enjoyment, being filled with more funny jokes than normal - and some coloring activities as well. It's the Children's issue of the year. Children's health is a topic that is extremely important to those of us that are parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends of those who have children. Pretty much everyone is impacted by the health of the children around them. My own children are relatively healthy, other than the benign tumor scare four years ago with our oldest daughter, Chloe. And a scary experience with our youngest when he was a baby and had a horrible cough that caused him to not be able to get oxygen very well one night.
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Editor/Publisher: Michelle Myre Web Manager: Oscar Myre IV Distribution: Diana Jones Advertising: Michelle Myre Columnists: Blake Peterson: Movie Reviews Georgia Butterfield: Adoptee Georgia Cox: Castle Rock Seniors Paddy Elkins: Fruits & Nuts
Whatever your own experiences are, children's health is something we all pay attention to, and should correalate with our own personal health habits. We are the best examples for those kiddos within our sphere. Laughter is one of the best medicines, helping relieve stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, and creating releases of endorphins. Endorphins produce an enormous amount of positive reactions, helping us stay healthy and happy. Let's laugh together, friends. Until next month,
Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
**The Valley Bugler newspaper publishes content supplied from columnists, and is not responsible for factual mistakes or anything other than the occasional spelling error. The Valley Bugler retains a neutral stance on ads, issues and articles printed, unless otherwise stated. Columnists may not always submit material for each month.** eMail: editor@valleybugler.com
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Street of SCREAMS • Oct 31st Oktoberfest calls
Travel near, Travel far...
Whether you’re a German by blood, or just love a good brew, Oktoberfest is something you’ve probably experienced a time or two. If not, this year is the perfect time to start, because everyone needs schnitzl. Of course, if you’re not able to fly out to Munich (Munchen) Germany, where over six million people attend every year and drink well over seven million liters of beer.....then the ones in Washington and Oregon will just have to suffice. 3) Oktoberfest Northwest at The Washington State Fair October 5th - 7th The 14th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest hosts Western Washington's largest Munich-inspired Festhalle featuring a huge Biergarten and dance hall with non-stop live entertainment on two stages, authentic German grub and bier, the Hammerschlagen® Tournament of Champions (featuring prizes and bragging rights), Wiener Dog Races, German Crafts Plaza, the Sports Haus, BierLympics, Stein Dash 5K, Root Beer Garden and kids' activities including pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt & more! Prices for tickets from $5 - $12. Oktoberfest Northwest is an all-ages event until 6pm each evening (and
all day Sunday!). After 6pm, guests must be 21 years of age or older on Friday & Saturday. oktoberfestnw.com 4) Leavenworth Oktoberfest First 3 weekends in October! For obvious reasons, an Oktoberfest held in Leavenworth is undoubtedly awesome. Ages 12 and under get in free with a paying adult. Kids will enjoy the Kinderplatz with a climbing wall, bouncy house and clown performances. Adults will enjoy the wine tasting. Free transportation in Leavenworth, live music, delicious and authentic German food, cheeses and wines, arts and crafts, and activities for the whole family (oh yeah and did we say “beer”?). Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich. Live entertainment and Free Shuttles. What ever you do, don’t miss the Keg Tapping Ceremony at 1:00 pm every Saturday when Leavenworth's Mayor will honor a Bavarian Tradition of “tapping the keg”. Then plan on hanging around and checking out music from Musikkapelle Leavenworth who will be joined by other musical groups from the US and Germany. leavenworthoktoberfest.com
Haunted Houses Girls Night Out • 10/6 The annual “Cinema of Horrors Haunted House” with TWO terrifying Haunted Houses returns this October to the area again this year. Check out the $5 off admission coupon located on the back cover of the Valley Bugler, and plan your visit to the two of Washington’s SCARIEST haunted houses. Found at the old Three Rivers Mall theater in Kelso, seconds away from I-5. FARMHOUSE, and (NEW!) DARK LEGENDS OF NEW ORLEANS offers scares galore. Also, a clown & retro horror scare zone, fair foods & other spooky stuff.
October 6th • 2pm-8pm Shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown Centralia. Start at HUBBUB Shop or The Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, pay $5 cash to get passport and first 200 receive goody bags. [Also Benefits Human Response Network of Lewis County] Use passports to visit each location and receive a special stamp. Each business will be offering goodies and special discounts for the day only - Girls Night Discounts. Drawing from the provided passports at end of night for huge gift basket and additional prizes.
The Longview Pioneer Lions are proud to present the Annual “Street of Screams” again for 2018 on Halloween Day! From 3:30pm - 7:30pm inside at the Cowlitz Expo Center (Fairgrounds) in Longview, your little costumed creatures can safely trick or treat through this year's Street of Screams. The inside of the Expo Center is transformed into a ghoulish good (safe) time, with 'streets' that are decorated with creative storefronts from local businesses giving away "Treats" instead of "Tricks"! ☺ Come with the entire family for a spooky, warm and safe good time of Halloween Trick or Treatin'. Admission for adults is donation based, at a suggested $1 per per-
son, or a can of food (or both!), with canned food to be donated to the food banks in our local community. Children are FREE, of course! All donation proceeds support Camp Leo, a Children's Diabetic Camp. Special thanks to the 2018 Sponsors: Grocery Outlet, Columbia Security, JH Kelly, Bumble Bee Towing, Columbia Auto Group, Elks Club, McCord's, Midas, Millennium, and Sandburg Construction. Cowlitz Expo Center 1900 - 7th Ave Longview, WA 98632 **Lions is the world's largest service organization. To learn more about how you can join this local branch, visit their web site: www.PioneerLions.org
Over the River and Through the Woods...
Family, Faith and Food... "Nick is a single guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. He still sees both sets of grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is the routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job that would take him away from his beloved yet annoying grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around." This production promises to be a scrumptious comedy beautifully told by a "well seasoned" cast of veteran
Italian-American actors from here in the Pacific Northwest. A family comedy about immigrants and their journey to be part of the American dream, the passionate desire to raise and support a family and the challenges of moving on. October 12-28, at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Avenue, Woodland. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale online: lovestreetplayhouse.com
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
To All the Boys I've Loved Before Directed by Susan Johnson Starring Lana Condor, Noah Centineo Running Time 1 Hr., 39 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: B+
Sometimes, Lara Jean has a crush so intense that it becomes hard to see straight. It isn’t the asking-out of a possible paramour that will absolve her from her spinning head, though: she doesn’t date. Grabbing a fussily decorated card, a new pen, and an envelope is what induces a catharsis. In a fever, Lara Jean (Lana Condor) will write a love letter to her latest imagined flame. Then, she'll unceremoniously stick the note in a decorative box kept hidden in her closet. It will never be sent. She’s done this for years. The subjects are not meant to read these passionate notes. And that’s precisely the point: Because Lara Jean would rather daydream about romance then actualize one, this is the only way she can get over all-consuming fixation without any real-life consequences dirtying the reverie. Then something nightmarish happens. One day, during gym class, one of the boys Lara Jean has written to, the well-liked Peter (Noah Centineo), approaches her while she’s running laps. What comes out of his mouth embarrasses her so much that she faints. “I appreciate it, but it’s never going to happen,” says Peter, his brow furrowed. Lara Jean looks down. He’s holding one of her
secret letters. This particular one was written in middle school, around the time the latter and our heroine kissed at a party. Later that day, another one of the fantasized-about inamoratos, Lucas (Trezzo Mahoro), gently confronts her. “You know I’m gay, right?” he asks. Upon returning home, Lara Jean sprints up to her room in an understandable panic. As she feared, the box is gone; apparently, it got mixed up with some Goodwill bundles. “No …. no,” Lara Jean frets. In To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean both has to contend with the dramas which arise because of the letters, and because of a harebrained scheme. Shortly after the fainting debacle, which leads to an impromptu kiss as a way to save face as another love-letter recipient (Israel Broussard) approaches, Peter proposes that he, with Lara Jean's help, enact a long-practiced romcom trope: feign a relationship. The goal: help him win back his vile exgirlfriend, Gen (Emilija Baranac). Lara Jean agrees to the sure-to-fail plan, knowing that it will make for a sort-of-fair tit-for-tat trade-off to the aforementioned kiss. Plus, it will better enable her to avoid further confrontation with other once-imaginary boyfriends. But this comes with much one-on-one time between Peter and Lara Jean, which, inevitably, will rid their sham of a romance of its artifice. To All the Boys I've Loved Before, a recent, Netflix-distributed romantic comedy, is a pleasure. The plot wouldn’t be out of place in a John Hughes movie, but the feature, for-
tunately, is so smart that it knows it. The self-awareness peaks when Lara Jean convinces the Fight Clubobsessed Peter to watch one of her favorite movies, Sixteen Candles, and assures him that she still loves it even though it’s exceedingly dated. Self-cognizance is also supported by the structuring. Though the film possesses more than a few rom-com clichés, it spends far more time allotting scenes to showcase interpersonal relationships than it does ones that muck up an increasingly complicated plot. Centineo is a revelation: more
charming than Blane McDonough, more considerate than Jake Ryan. Even better is Condor, who is warm, shrewd, and memorable — among the most lovable of the teen heroines caught in romantic crossfires. I wouldn’t mind spending more time with her and her page-bound toy boys. Since the Jenny Han novel on which the movie is based comes with two sequels, maybe such a desire isn’t a pipedream. A student at the University of Washington, Blake is majoring in journalism and minoring in English. Founder petersonreviews.com
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Funny Analogies Like... Hilarious analogies from high school English students. Are they really the work of highschool students? We will let you decide. Here are some winners..... 1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh Master. 2. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling
Free. 3. He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it.
4. She grew on him like she was a colony of E.Coli, and he was roomtemperature Canadian beef. 5. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up. 6. Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever. 7. He was as tall as a six-foot, threeinch tree. 8. The revelation that his marriage of 30 years had disintegrated because of his wife’s infidelity came as a rude shock, like a surcharge at
a formerly surcharge-free ATM machine. 9. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn’t. 10. McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty bag filled with vegetable soup. 11. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you’re on vacation in another city and Jeopardy comes on at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30.
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There is No One-SizeFits-All Breast Cancer
(Family Features) Breast Cancer. It is a simple phrase representing a complex journey thousands of women travel each year. Even during October, when Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the disease, many people don’t realize breast cancer is not just one disease; it’s extremely complex and classified into different types. Understanding the many types of breast cancer is important - not just for the 1-in-8 women who will be diagnosed in their lifetime, - but for those who love them, too. Laura Ross knows first-hand. She was diagnosed with triple-negative, stage 1 breast cancer when she was 41 years old. “No one in my family had breast cancer and I had no information,” Ross said. “I had not even heard breast cancer had different types until the results came back from my biopsy.” Unprepared and in shock, she relied heavily on her support circle, which in addition to her doctor and healthcare team, helped her learn more about her diagnosis. Empowered by this information, Ross had the confidence to make informed treatment decisions with her doctor. You or someone you love may be affected by breast cancer in your lifetime and have to help make a treatment decision. To change the perception that breast cancer is just one disease, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Genentech and ThirdLove created the “Not One Type” campaign, which offers these tips: 1. Understand the basics. Breast cancer is classified into different types based on the unique
characteristics of each tumor (size, lymph node status, stage and subtype, among others). The tumor’s size, the status of whether the cancer is in the lymph nodes and the cancer’s stage, which indicates whether or not it has spread, are important factors in helping determine a diagnosis. The subtype, which is determined by studying the cancer cells using diagnostic tests, more specifically defines the type. Some common breast cancer subtypes include hormone receptor-positive, HER2 positive and triple negative. These are example subtypes. A patient could also have a combination of subtypes, and/or other factors contributing to cancer growth. 2. Ask your doctor specific questions. If you or a loved one is faced with a diagnosis, knowing some questions to ask a doctor makes all the difference. Consider these questions to start: -How large is the tumor? -Has the cancer spread to the lymph nodes? -What is the stage? -What is the HER2 status? -Hormone receptor status? -Why do you recommend this particular treatment plan? -Are the other treatment plans or options to consider? -Can you explain what these medicines do to the cancer in the body? -What are the common side effects of treatment? 3. Pass it on. Share this information with a loved one or friend. Understanding that breast cancer is not a one-size-fitsall-disease can help those directly affected by breast cancer and those who may be impacted in the future make more informed decisions. During October, arm yourself with knowledge about the different types of the disease and empower yourself. Visit NotOneType.org to learn more. [Photo courtesy Getty Images]
GOURDS: The Centerpieces of Fall
GRAMMAR KILLS
The village blacksmith hired an enthusiastic new apprentice willing to work long, hard hours. 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."
THE CHICKEN SOLUTION
A man was having trouble getting his neighbor to keep his chickens fenced in. The neighbor kept talking about chickens being great creatures, and as such they had the right to go where they wanted. The man was having no luck keeping the chickens out of his flowerbeds, and he had tried everything. His flowerbeds were in a really bad condition. Two weeks later, on a visit a friend noticed his flowerbeds were doing great. The flowers were beginning to bloom! So the friend asked him how he managed to keep the birds away... "How did you make your neighbor keep his hens in his own yard??" He replied, "Well, one night I hid a dozen eggs under a bush by my flower bed, and the next day I let my neighbor see me gather them. I wasn't bothered after that."
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Caffeine & Your Child
Most parents wouldn’t dream of giving their kids a mug of coffee, but might routinely serve soft drinks containing caffeine. Foods and drinks with caffeine are everywhere, it’s wise to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum, especially in younger kids. The United States hasn’t developed guidelines for caffeine intake and kids, but Canadian guidelines recommend that preschoolers get no more than 45 milligrams of caffeine a day. That’s equivalent to the average amount of caffeine found in an average 12-ounce can of soda or four 1.5-ounce milk chocolate bars. “The short and long-term effect of caffeine on kids’ health is something every parent should take note of,” explains Stanley Grogg, DO, an AOA board-certified pediatrician in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “Most adults are aware of the fact that caffeine is a stimulus and tends to make children hyperactive, but they don’t recognize the other symptoms.” How Caffeine Affects Kids A stimulant that affects kids and adults similarly, caffeine is a drug that’s naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. Caffeine is also made artificially and added to certain foods. Caffeine is defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system. At lower levels, it can make people feel more alert and energetic. In both kids and adults, too much caffeine can cause: * jitteriness and nervousness * irritability * upset stomach * headaches * dehydration * difficulty concentrating
"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today." - Stacia Tauscher
* difficulty sleeping * increased heart rate * increased blood pressure Especially in young kids, it doesn’t take a lot of caffeine to produce these effects. Other reasons to limit kids’ caffeine consumption include: * Consuming one 12-ounce (355milliliter) sweetened soft drink per day increases a child’s risk of obesity by 60%. * Not only do caffeinated beverages contain empty calories (calories that don’t provide any nutrients), but kids who fill up on them don’t get the vitamins and minerals they need from healthy sources, putting them at risk for nutritional deficiencies. In particular, kids who drink too much soda (which usually starts between the third and eighth grades) may miss getting the calcium they need from milk to build strong bones and teeth. * Drinking too many sweetened caffeinated drinks could lead to dental cavities (or caries) from the high sugar content and the erosion of tooth enamel from acidity. Not convinced that sodas can wreak that much havoc on kids’ teeth? Consider this: One 12-ounce (355-milliliter) nondiet, carbonated soft drink contains the
equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar (49 milliliters) and 150 calories. * Caffeine can aggravate heart problems or nervous disorders, and some kids may not be aware that they’re at risk. The best way to cut caffeine (and added sugar) is to eliminate or severly cut back soda. Offer water, milk, or sparkling water. Even 100% fruit juice in small amounts. When cutting back caffeine, cut back slowly, or one could get headaches, feel achy, depressed, or just plain awful. Moderation is the key. One thing that caffeine does not do is stunt growth. Although scientists once worried that caffeine could
hinder growth, this isn’t supported by research. But the symptoms and obvious results of caffeine consumption should be seriously considered. Here are a few common beverages that include caffeine to be aware of, and their levels of caffeine: Jolt Soda, 12oz, 71.2mg Mountain Dew, 12oz, 55mg Coca-Cola, 12oz, 34mg Diet Coke, 12oz, 45mg Pepsi, 12oz, 38mg Brewed Coffee, 5oz, 115mg Dark chocolate, 1oz, 20mg Milk chocolate, 1oz, 6mg Cocoa beverage, 5oz, 4mg Chocolate milk, 8oz, 5mg Cold relief medicine, 1 tab, 30mg
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Submitted by Georgia Cox OCTOBER 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 Wednesday: "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. Every Saturday: BINGO is back! Come join the fun from 1:00pm 3:00pm and bring your smile!
About Anticipating the Next Trip
SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, October 9th: Baked potatoes served at Center from noon to 1:00pm. Several different toppings available! $6.00 for a great lunch! Friday, October 12th: A SHEBA representative will be presenting about Medical Insurance for Seniors. Presentation beginning at 12:30pm. Wednesday, October 17th: BEAN BAG BASEBALL (BBB) game will be played, starting at 1:00pm. Join in! Thursday, October 18th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am - 1pm. Have a valid punch card. Tuesday, October 23rd: BEAN BAG BASEBALL (BBB) game will be played, starting at 1:00pm. Join in! Check the Readerboard for additional announcements. Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • Castle Rock WA (360)274-7502
Pumpkin Bread Recipe A++ *From a magazine, clipped over 50 years ago Servings: Makes 2 loaves Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1.5 sticks (3/4c) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 15-oz can 100% pure pumpkin Instructions Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Generously grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans with butter and dust with flour (alternatively, use a baking spray
By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist There is something wonderful about having an adventure to look forward to. My friend, Angela, always told me to have my next trip "on the horizon" so I could be anticipating it, even while I'm on my current excursion. Good advice, Angela! Last January, Steve and I went to Israel for ten days with my son, Dave, and his wife, Tina. While Dave's band played at six Israeli High Schools, Steve and I got to tour Jerusalem and the area around the Sea of Galilee, and to collect many A.MA.ZING. memories. A life-long dream come true! This past summer, I visited Nashville and sang at my sister's wedding. The great memories from that trip, tucked away in my mind, will help sustain me through Autumn's rain. While there in Nashville in June, I KNEW I was going to get to fly to Colorado in early September to attend my son, Dave's, Blue Gospel Script presentation in Denver. (My husband, Steve, let me use his Nashville voucher to
go to Colorado! God is so GOOD!) So I got to go to Colorado for 8 days and to visit TWO of my sons, and their respective families. It was so enjoyable and refreshing, and made "coming home" all the sweeter, helping me to see the "good life" that we have with new eyes of appreciation! And now, Steve and I are planning to be "Rain Birds" and to go to Carmel for a bit, if rainy days get to be too much for us this winter. Already, we are anticipating this "Get Away" and looking forward to the adventures we'll have there! But the greatest adventure of all awaits us at life's end! The Bible says that "Christ in us, (is) the hope of glory." Do you know Him? Is He your great hope and final destination? He CAN be! Invite Him into your heart and allow Him to guide your steps. He'll bring you safely home to the wonderful place He's been preparing for you, my friend!
with flour in it.) In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until well combined; set aside. (I use more cinnamon than recipe.) With electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until just blended. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until very light and fluffy, a few minutes. Beat in the pumpkin. The mixture might look grainy and curdled at this point -- that's okay. Add the flour and mix on low speed
until combined. Turn the batter into the prepared pans, dividing evenly, and bake for 65 – 75 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Fresh out of the oven,the loaves have a deliciously crisp crust. If they last beyond a day, you can toast individual slices to get the same freshbaked effect. *Variation: Replace up to 1/4 of the flour with protein powder
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.
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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.
"Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others." ~Elbert Hubbard
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Across 1. “Monty Python” airer 4. Pincer 9. 100% 10. Biblical king 11. Former Portuguese colony in India 12. About to explode 13. Building material 15. Currently fashionable 16. Japanese drinks 18. Running 20. Russian Country houses 23. Oohed and __ 25. “___ we having fun yet?” 26. Backbone 27. “Harper Valley ___” 28. Small sample 29. Road curve Down 1. Captures 2. Smudge
3. Santa __ 4. “My Little __”, film 5. Brave 6. Victorian, for one 7. French novelist Pierre 8. Gulf of ___, off the coast of Yemen 14. Rhythmical 17. Oval or square 18. Brewer’s equipment 19. California wine valley 21. ___ and sciences 22. Caribbean and others 24. Towel stitching
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How to Prep Your Pup for Winter
(Family Features) The colder months are approaching, and it's not uncommon to lessen focus on diet and exercise, and the same goes for furry friends during the cooler seasons. To keep your pup healthy this winter, it's important to establish proper nutrition habits - which start by feeding your pet the right type of food. "Whether it's the increase in holiday parties or the decrease in temperature, healthy eating routines typically fall to the wayside during winter - for humans and pets," said Dr. Jeff Weber, veterinarian and IAMS(tm) spokesperson. "In addition, it's common for pet owners to stay indoors and out of the cold weather, which can negatively affect the daily activity and exercise required for dogs." Despite all the distractions and
temptations of the season, it's important to keep your dog on a steady diet that includes highquality ingredients, each serving a purpose in his or her overall health. "I recommend looking for a dog food with high-quality ingredients," Dr. Werber said. "I like IAMS(tm) dog food because it offers quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals for your furry friend to stay healthy and active during the winter months." To provide these benefits, Dr. Werber recommends an option like the IAMS(tm) diet, which can help you see the following visible differences in your dog: * Healthy skin and coat: A rich source of omega-6 fatty acids from chicken fat promotes excellent skin and coat health. * Healthy energy: A customized protein and carb mix contributes to healthy energy levels. * Healthy digestion: Beet pulp helps maintain intestinal health and aids his or her ability to absorb nutrients. Heading into the colder months it's also important to sustain your active habits. Bundle up, head outside and let a high-quality diet fuel both you and your dog.
How to Prep Your Cat for Winter
Winter is coming! Winter is coming! The chant is echoing as Fall temperatures plummet, the rain descends and we anticipate Winter close on its heels. Are you and your kitty ready? Most cat specialists recommend keeping cats indoors during super cold months, but even if your cat stays indoors there are a few things you’ll need to prepare for winter. Here are a few things to consider for indoor kitty winter well-being, and also for outdoor feral cat care. 1. Indoor Heated Cat Bed There are many choices out there now, but remember the intended use is for inside, not outside. 2. Indoor Plush Bed There are other options for your cat, or maybe you want to provide more than one sleeping option to keep kitty warm. There are plush material beds that help attract cat fur, and even zip up into a burrito or taco shell style. Too cute. 3. Outdoor Insulated and Heated Cat Bed If you have a feral cat that simply will not be able to come inside for the winter, consider an outdoor heated cat bed. Be sure to choose insulated and waterproof materials. Place in a protected area, like a garage or porch. Some sizes can hold up to four cats.
4. Laser Pointers Keep kitties exercising and providing entertainment at the same time with laser pointers. Economical and fun to do with your feline companion, just make sure not to shine in her eyes. Make sure you purchase a laser pointer specifically made for pets. 5. Cat Tower If your cat doesn’t have a climbing tower inside, we suggest pulling one out for the winter months, especially if they get outside sometime during the day usually. Make one and cover with carpet remnants, or purchase one made for your climbing kitty. 6. Warm Cat Jacket & Harness If you’re wanting to take kitty out for some fresh air, or to feel the snow beneath her paws - make sure she’s connected to you. It’s no fun chasing or trying to find your cat in the cold wintertime, and it’s dangerous for her, too.
Meet: 'Loki'
Adorable Adoptee
Loki was left behind when her guardians sold their house and moved. The new owners immediately loved this beautiful tabby who greeted them. She was so happy; she had a new family to call her own. But it was not the "happily ever after" for Loki. A member of this new family was very allergic to cats. They have tried everything to be able to keep Loki, but unfortunately, being confined to a room and not given free range in the house, is not fair to Loki. She will occasionally go outside, and loves it, especially when the sun is shining. But she always returns to "her room.." This girl is so affectionate, so loving, she needs her own full-time person to love on her. She is very trusting; she meets new people easily. She loves to have her tummy
rubbed. We think Loki is about 12 years old, which would make her a senior cat, but she sure doesn't act like it. She is playful, and is athletic and toned. She recently had a dental, is spayed, current on her vaccinations and microchipped. This kitty will be a wonderful addition to any household. 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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