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From the Editor’s Desk September is here, and we will be saying goodbye to Summer while welcoming Fall. But until the cooler temps really hit, let's just all keep wearing our flip flops, ok? ☺ I recently realized that my birthday is in summer, falling at the tail end, but still summer nonetheless. The fact that it has taken me over forty years to come to this stunning conclusion should make everybody laugh. Like, really laugh. I know that I did when I realized that my special day falls in my most favorite time of year. Super smart one, I am. Golly. People have been asking me what I'm doing for my birthday, whereas I respond with the blank look and raised eyebrows. I really have no idea. Spending time with people I care about is at the top of the list, so maybe I'll celebrate the Indian summer days and grab a few friends to do some standup paddleboarding or kayaking on a lake. At least the sunshine will (prayerfully) still be shining, and the leaves will begin their annual changing into my favorite colors of orange, red and yellow. I think that's pretty neat that during my birthday season, the Lord saw fit to bless me with thousands of leaves decorated in my favorite vibrant colors. September also brings us the last of the Summer Festivals, and walks us gently into Fall Festivals. Fall festivals are those that you wear boots to instead of flip flops. The annual Highlander Festival, featuring Scottish and Celtic culture, will descend once again to Tam O'Shanter Park on September 9th and 10th. This festival is super fun for the whole family. Where else do you get to see brawny men throwing huge logs dozens of feet while wearing kilts? See article on opposite page. Another festival that absolutely blankets the Northwest during this time of year is Oktoberfest. Thankfully, most Oktoberfest celebrations are family friendly, and have incorporated fun games and activities that kids of all ages can participate. If you're one who doesn't mind driving a bit, the Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is always a fantastic celebration, set in the Bavarian mountains. Well, not really. But it sure looks like it, surrounded by the beautiful mountains and Bavarian styled village storefronts. Complete with cobblestone streets and polka bands, this one books out a year in advance, so if you haven't planned on going yet,
you'll probably be stuck getting lodging in Wenatchee, which isn't too far away from the hub bub. Speaking of hub bub, it's that time of year where the kids are packed back off to school during the day, schedules fill up with soccer and cheerleading practices, and parents remember what it is like to be head chauffeur for those not yet old enough to drive. I am in that category, too. Cheerleading and soccer fill my life this fall, as I'm coaching the Cheer team for one of the local youth football clubs. My daughter, Cora, is one of the Captains again, and I treasure the time I get to spend with her on the field. Consumes a lot of time, but I enjoy seeing the growth not only in my daughter, but the other young girls as well. When I was in highschool, many moons ago, I was in the pep band, and definitely not a cheerleader. Playing piccolo, I got to set the tempos for a lot of the songs, because everybody could hear me. (A piccolo
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is the highest pitched instrument, and looks like a small flute).
Our cheerleading squad was known for being.....snobby. And rude. AND mean. That isn't an excuse for what I am about to confess to you... Football games had the pep band up in the top of the stands, and the cheerleaders on the track / field. They would be doing their cheers, and from time to time we would play one of their songs that they had a routine prepared. One such routine was the fight song. The tuba player and I had a special look between us whenever we got to the fight song, and we would begin very slowly. Ever so stealthily, I would increase the tempo along with the tuba player, until the cheerleaders were doing their routine as fast as humanly possible, while the pep band played innocently faster and faster... Yes, I was a naughty one. Our instruments were our only weapons against the cheerleaders, and it made it all worth it to see them trying desperately to keep up with our speed. Sometimes we couldn't stop laughing, even as they were chewing us out.... ☺ Until next month, let's all go outside enjoy the last days of summer!
By Pat Nelson Valley Bugler Columnist Smoothing out the Bumps A post on www.LewisRiver.com states this about the Martin's Access boat launch on the Lewis River: "This is a pretty good launch site downstream from Woodland." Well, now it's more than just "pretty good." In August, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife closed the ramp for renovations. The WDFL installed a new boat ramp and upgraded the previously bumpy, rutted and dusty parking lot to include paved accessible parking. Some people wondered why the launch had to be closed during the summer months. According to Shane Belson, WDFW access coordinator, the agency had to work around favorable tides, and was only allowed permits to work in the water at certain times of the year. The boat ramp was closed during construction, but the area remained open for fishing from the bank and for swimming.
ers, with the Holland America Flower Gardens on one side (sometimes with colorful flower fields in bloom) and the scenic Lewis River on the other. Some evenings, fabulous sunsets glow while we walk along the dike. At other times, we walk down a short trail from the parking lot to the beach, and throw sticks into the river for our dog to retrieve. Families often picnic, fish and swim along these sandy shores. Anglers fish here for Coho and Kokanee salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout. This area can also be a bird-watcher's paradise. When the smelt run and the seals and sea lions frequent the river, we have seen as many as 18 bald eagles at one time soar above the river. In late summer, we snack on sweet blackberries picked along the trail to the beach. In winter, we sometimes see ice form at the river's edge. It is a magnificent spot to visit in any season. Martin's Access is located three miles south of Woodland. Take Pekin
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Occasional closures will continue for paving through September. During closures of the boat ramp, boaters wanting to gain access to the nearby Columbia River may do so via Lake River by using the Port of Ridgefield launch at the Ridgefield waterfront. Daily permits are available at the Port of Ridgefield boat launch. See the WDFW website at: http://WDFW.WA.gov/ My husband and I have walked our dog at Martin's Access for the past six years, and during that time, we've met many other dog walkers there. The nearby dike is a great, flat place for joggers, bike riders or dog walk-
Road past the Holland America Flower Gardens. At the end of South Pekin Rd., turn left onto Dike Road. Drive to the end of the road to walk along the dike at your left, or launch your boat on the right. Go straight ahead to the end of the parking lot to reach the walking trail to the sandy beach. The recent renovations have smoothed out the bumps, and this just might become one of your favorite outdoor-recreation spots. Pat Nelson, is co-creator of three humorous and sometimes edgy anthologies: ‘Not Your Mother’s Book: On Being a Parent’ (Amazon.com & retailers); On Being a Grandparent; and On Working for a Living.
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Calling All Scottish Fans 2017 Highlander Festival 9/9 - 9/10
Girls Night Out • Oct 7th October 7th • 2pm-8pm
September 9th & 10th
FREE ADMISSION!!! @ Tam O'Shanter
Experience a whole weekend of Scottish & Celtic culture, with the Avenue of Clans, Scottish craft & food vendors, Scottish music & dancing, as well as Highland Games. SATURDAY • 9/9/17 At beautiful Tam O'Shanter Park on Saturday, September 9th, the festivities begin, starting at 7:00 am with a Fun Run/Walk 5K road race. The Sons of Norway Hall in Longview is holding a Norwegian Waffle and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday only. Please join us there for breakfast before heading over to the park. At 9:00 am the Highland Dance Competition, Silent Auction and Highland Games begin. At 10:00 am please join us for the annual Highlander Festival Parade. Also beginning at 10:00 am join us for the Kelso Garden Club Flower Show. At 12:30 pm the Opening Ceremonies & Parade of Clans begins on the field. The Silent Auction ends at 4:00. The entertainment continues all day Saturday with music by: Men of Worth, Rogues End, and pipe bands from Ft. Vancouver and Clan Gordon. This is located under the covered area. There will not be a baking contest
this year. Thank you to all past judges and contestants for entering your baked goods and making it a success for so many years. SUNDAY • 9/10/17 At 8:00 am please join us for the Kirkin' of the Tartan Worship Service at Tamo O'Shanter Park and again at 10:00 am at the Kelso Methodist Presbyterian Church in Kelso at 206 Cowlitz Way. There will be a special tea reception following the Kirkin' at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall. There will be bagpipers and a Highland Dancer performing. The Highland Games will begin at the park at 9:00 am with those hardy lads and lasses tossing the caber and throwing the stone. There will be entertainment in the afternoon at the park with the Wicked Tinkers, and Men of Worth. The Kilted Klassic Golf Tournament starts with registration at 8:00 AM at the Longview Country Club. Registration Forms are available under Festival Forms. The Kelso Rotary will be holding their Annual Duck Race in the afternoon raising money for charities and scholarships. Get your Highlander Festival Buttons, on sale NOW, for only $1.00 each and you could win many prizes which have been donated from various merchants in Kelso, $600 grand prize shopping certificate. Don't pass up a whole weekend of Scottish and Celtic fun at the park! Don’t pass up a whole weekend of Scottish and Celtic fun at the park! [Above Photo: A competitor launches the caber (tapered log) into the air during the games. Credit: Highlander Festival.]
Girls Night Out is a retail promotion for shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown Centralia. Starting at either HUBBUB Shop or The Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, participants pay $5 cash to get their passport and first 200 receive goody bags packed with....well, goodies! Participants then use their 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. Depending on when you begin, a fine meal at one of the featured restaurants is always a nice way to rest your tired feet and fuel your additional shopping momentum. At the end of the night, you turn your passport in at the last participating business you visit. There will be a drawing from the provided passports for a chance to win the huge gift basket and other prizes. Be sure to visit their facebook page, by searching: DowntownCentraliaGirlsNightOut
This is a benefit cause as well, and $2 from every passport sold will be donated to the Human Response Network of Lewis County. Human Response Network What We Do: Advocacy When the crisis of domestic violence, sexual assault occurs, Human Response Network is there for the survivor. We respond as advocates. The way we advocate for a client is dependent on the client’s needs and desires. If you have been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault: Remember…you are not alone, and it’s not your fault. What is advocacy? Our primary focus is on physical and emotional safety planning and on the empowerment of the client through reinforcing the client’s autonomy and selfdetermination. Advocates are here to listen and support you, to help you problem solve regarding any issues or barriers you face in getting safe or creating a new life for yourself. thehumanresponsenetwork.org (360) 748-6601
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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 schnitzel in their life. 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 have to suffice. 1) Mt. Angel Oktoberfest September 14-17 Celebrating 52 years! Located 40 miles south of Portland, it’s a nice drive to reach this Bavarian themed town that springs up for Oktoberfest, complete with Biergarten, Weingarten, Alpinegarten, Prostgarten, Bandstand, St. Mary’s Church, and ‘Kinder-garten’. ☺ See info online: oktoberfest.org 2) Fremont Oktoberfest September 22-24 Friday & Saturday is 21+ ONLY, with valid ID. Sunday, all ages are welcome, and ages 21 and under
are free with a paying adult. Dogs are cool on Sunday, but no snakes. Super fun time and even includes Kids Zucchini Races, Bouncy House, Rootbeer Tasting, and a Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest on Sunday. You can’t go wrong with interesting things to do in Fremont, (Seattle) anyways. fremontoktoberfest.com
3) Kirkland Oktoberfest September 22-24 Kirkland Oktoberfest is a full-on authentic German Oktoberfest biergarten, multiple entertainment stages, games, competitions, and more serving only the best imported German and NW craft brews. This three day festival on the waterfront in downtown Kirkland is the Seattle area’s largest authentic German Oktoberfest. Human Foosball, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Stein Races, Beer Pong, Stein Hoisting, Cornhole, Keg Rolling and more await participants who visit this years Kirkland Oktoberfest. Oh the humanity. “Dust off your dirndl and come join the fun at the Kirkland Waterfront!” www.oktoberfestkirkland.com *October festivals will be announced in the upcoming October issue of The Valley Bugler.
CALL FOR VENDORS Call for Vendors: Ryderwood’s Fall 2017 Arts & Crafts Fair, October 20th and 21st, 10-4 both days. An annual event since 2004, Ryderwood’s Craft Fairs is intended for producers of fine of handcrafted items. The two large rooms in Community Hall (305 Morse St.) can accommodate about 30 vendors. Cost is $30 each 6-foot space for 2 days. Fee includes one table. First come, first
served. Applications available on “What’s Happening?” page of ryderwood.org or contact Linda at (360) 295-0069. “The Village in the Woods” is located 9 scenic miles west of I-5 exit #59, at the end of SR 506. Built in 1923 by Long-Bell Lumber as a logging town for families, it has been a “planned community for retired persons” since 1953.
FREE ADMISSION to the 52nd Annual Rock and Gem Show! Saturday, Sept. 16th 10:00am - 5pm Sunday, Sept. 17th 10:00am - 4pm Bring the family to the Castle Rock Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, WA for a ROCK-ing experience! The Southern Washington Mineralogical Society is holding the 52nd Annual Rock and Gem Show. Games are fun, and everyone wins at the Spin Table, where there are polished rocks and cute critters made from various rocks or crystals. Lots of fun different prizes you can win for 50 cents! The Gem Dig yields polished rocks and/or treasures, so you simply can’t lose! GOLD! Gold Panning free for everybody. Try your hand at the gold panning station, and learn how gold prospectors would use gravity and gentle movements to increase yield. There will be many Dealers selling every kind of Rock related wares, including unique jewelry, trees, and beading. Marvel at the Black Light Display, and take some time to enjoy the Showcases, proudly set up by our members who love showing off their treasures. ☺ There are also Door Prizes every 30 minutes. Just stand by your favorite rock and pick from many lovely prizes, all donated by members & dealers. A Silent Auction is conducted every
thirty minutes. Bid on your favorite rock or slab, and go home with a new special treasure. A Live Auction is held at 3pm on Saturday. Great items to bid on. There is a raffle every year to swell the Scholarship Fund. The prizes are all fun and rock related. Tickets will be available both days of the Annual Show with the drawing held on Sunday at 3pm. No need to be present to win. A scholarship will be awarded by the group to a local student studying earth sciences from raffle proceeds. There will be a Kids Scavenger Hunt, so bring the littles. Kids and parent helpers will scour the showcases for the hunt, and will win a special rock prize. Everybody gets a prize! Many of the items on display have interesting stories, like a large petrified wood display. Kent Dery will be displaying his special petrified wood pieces for people to get a closer look at, along with other contributors. Celebrating their 75th anniversary as a club, the Mineralogical Society meetings provide members a wonderful experience with socializing and engaging with people who have similar passions. For more info about the Southern WA Mineralogical Society, please contact Vicki: (360)751-8031.
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Submitted by Georgia Cox SEPTEMBER Events Every Monday: Our delectable Cinnamon Rolls and coffee will be served to the public from 10am to NOON. Suggested donation is only $1.50 for these delicious concessions. A great way to start your week! Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Get that heart rate up and get healthy with the new SENIOR YOGA starting at 8:15am! Exercise class will be from 9:30am-10:30am.
the Center later at 7pm and open to all who are interested! Every Friday: Lunches by reservation only, will be served in the Center at NOON. Must Reserve by calling 636-2118 by Monday. SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, September 12th: Beginning at 11:00am, a representative from SHIBA will discuss the Medicare program for the coming year. Potluck lunch to follow at noon. Please join us for this important meeting and lunch.
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. Paper Tole classes will be taking place from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Every Thursday: Quilting projects will take place from 10am - 2pm and fun Pinochle games are played in
Thursday, September 21: Commodities will be distributed from 10am - 1pm. Have a valid punch card. Saturday, September 30: FLU shots will be given at the Center from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Bring your Medicare card. NOTICE: BINGO Games will start back up Saturday, October 7th Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • Castle Rock WA (360)274-7502
By Paddy Elkins Valley Bugler Columnist
Pray for Peace
Last month, I introduced you to Emma, Lilly and Libby, three of my neighbor Shannon's, children. I told you about a special "play date" I had with these three delightful young ladies in mid-July while their Mama had a "day off" to tend her youngest child, Eva Joy, and to ready her household for an upcoming relocation. Fast-forward to today, August 11th. Since Shannon's family moved away from the house next-door a couple of weeks ago, the herd of cows they used to feed and water for their landlord, had become a little anxious. Last evening, the cows were all bellowing and crowding up against their fence, and I went out and had a talk with them to calm them down. I realized they might need water in their trough, and made a mental note to contact Shannon in the morning and see about the landlord's number so I could let him know about the cows. In the morning, the cows were bellowing again and crowded up against their fence again. So I called Shannon about 8:30am hoping I wasn't waking her up. She answered
but was crying. I said: "Shannon, are you OK? What's the matter?" She sobbed: "Oh Paddy, we lost Eva this morning." "What??" "Yes, she was in her crib..." (and then, before she could finish her sentence, Shannon & I got disconnected from sketchy cell-phone service.) Oddly enough, once I called Shannon, the cows stopped bellowing. Perhaps they were just the catalyst I needed to call my sweet neighbor and learn of her terrible loss! Shannon's landlord came over later in the day to tend the cows. He humbly and brokenly confirmed that Shannon had lost her 9 month old baby girl to Crib Death sometime during the night or early morning. Understandably her whole family was devastated. I am asking you dear readers to do two things: Would you please say a prayer for Shannon and her whole family that God would comfort them and give them peace in this season of loss? Secondly, tell somebody you love that you love them dearly - TODAY - even if you think they already know it. Thanks. Paddy Elkins invites your feedback! You may Email her at: paddyelkins@gmail.com or call her at 360-751-5231.
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Sponsored by: Columbia Auto Center
Family Fun @ 5th Annual 'Show & Shine' SLOW Drag at the Port of Ilwaco
SAT. • SEPT. 16th • 8am-2pm COLUMBIA CITY, OREGON It’s cars and the beautiful Columbia River. The perfect combination to enjoy our last days of summer, and head out to one of the last car shows of the year, with hundreds of awesome vehicles to browse, and owners to shoot the breeze. ALL vehicles are welcome to participate, with a registration fee of only $15.00 - which benefits the Columbia City Community Library. Located along 2nd Street in Columbia City, Oregon, hundreds of lo-
cals and visitors gather for a family fun day of celebration. Delicious pancake breakfast starts off the day from 7-10am, followed by Craft Fair & Vendors, Kids Activities and Games, a Silent Auction, Quilt & Beach stay Raffles, Ice Cream & Bake Sale, Book Sale, Art Show, Emergency Preparedness Fair, Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, Food, and Live Music by 'The Decades'. For additional information, call the head honcho Gordon: 503-396-5658 facebook.com/col.city.celebration
SEPTEMBER 8th Hot rods line up on Howerton Way at the Port of Ilwaco, WA to compete in a coasting competition. Cars have approximately 15 feet in which to accelerate and then coast for 200 yards. To win, a car must cross the finish line and stop closest to the line. Pre-registration is suggested. Call 360/642-3143 to receive a registration form. Limited entries. Registration check in at Port of Ilwaco office by 3pm. (or spot forfeited) Practice runs at 3:30 Race starts at 5 pm Trophies and assorted gift certificates are awarded during this fun SLOW Drag race.
It’s a great warm up for the weekend, with the “Rod Run to the End of the World” hitting nearby at Ocean Park on the 9th & 10th. The Port of Ilwaco is located on the SW Coast of Washington, nestled just inside the Columbia River bar. It’s a working fishing village in a scenic and tranquil setting. Not to mention popular. If you’re looking to moor a boat there, you had better call to make sure there is availability. Surrounding the waterfront is a lovely smattering of restaurants, gift shops, art galleries, retail seafood outlets, coffee shops, and a bookstore. There is also the Lewis & Clark Discovery Trail as part of the waterfront walkway. www.Portofilwaco.com
Unless you live way up north... A 50-50 antifreeze mix is probably best for your car’s cooling system. Yes, really. It’s a common mistake for do-ityourselfers. Before the coldest weather, or when they suddenly realize the below-zero stuff is approaching, they drain their radiators. So far so good. Because they want to be extra
nice to a car, they fill the radiator with straight, uncut antifreeze. According to Tom and Ray (Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers), this is a mistake. On good authority, they say antifreeze mixed half-and-half with water has a lower freezing point and a higher boiling point. Antifreeze also has another function. It keeps the cooling system from rusting. And here in the Northwest, we need all the help we can get. Change coolant every year or as recommended. Green-colored antifreeze can be used in any car. Long-life coolants in other colors should be used on recent models. It can damage gaskets in older cars. If your coolant boils and expands, or freezes, the engine block will be permanently damaged. That brings a very, very expensive repair job.
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Car Care EVERYONE Can Do While taking your car to an auto service professional is a great way to ensure its performance, the Car Care Council reminds vehicle owners there are few simple vehicle checks that they can easily learn and do themselves to save a little money and help keep their vehicles running efficiently all summer long. (Family Features)
With basic knowledge of common maintenance practices and a little time, motorists can inspect the following components in their own driveway: • Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.
• Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering and brake and transmission, as well as windshield washer fluid and antifreeze/ coolant. • Check the hoses and belts as they can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system. • Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and inspect and replace worn wiper blades. Keep the reservoir filled with windshield washer fluid. • Install new windshield wipers every six to eight months. Why so often? The rain in the Northwest means we are using them often, which deteriorate the effectiveness of the blades. To change your blades, begin by lifting the arms of your wiper blades like you were going
to wash the windshield. Then, most models have a tab on the underside of the wiper, push on the tab and it should release your blade. Click the new blade in, and be careful not to scratch your windshield or damage the blade. Once you've done it once, it is relatively easy to do again. ☺ • To keep the cooling system working effectively, the coolant and distilled water mixture for a vehicle’s radiator should be 50:50. Never open a hot radiator cap when checking the coolant level in the reservoir. As a rule of thumb, the coolant should be changed annually on most vehicles. • Check the gas cap to ensure it is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating. • Replace your air filter every year. Check your owner's manual for location under the hood. • Don’t neglect the exterior. When washing the outside, make sure to include the tires and wheels and the underside and fenders to eliminate any road salt or grime. The body of the vehicle should be washed using a product sold specifically for cars. Wax your vehicle every six months. To learn more about how to care for your vehicle, and for a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit www.carcare.org Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
wake up call
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, "Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it. The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife didn't wake him up, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."
WHAT THE KID SAID
My mom said if I didn't get off my computer and do my homework, she'd slam my head on the keyboard. I think she's just jokinwt67ukjvbvfdbn hdbndbs 33gat%^%YHCB CuimmnjsXImxcujmWbwhbGGG2 5g32v 23v2%&9nnwm": :"s""s"wkw ewuu nsjwajhbadsyuct897q2uehjQSAMZ cxh":":DC <WSMPLQA{}?Nniujiujmdzxxxssss
YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10). 2. Multiply this number by 2 3. Add 5 4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator. 5. If you have already had your birthday this year, add 1767. If you haven't, add 1766. 6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. You should have a 3 digit number. The first digit of this number is your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). The next two numbers are your age!
POLICE DOG
It was the end of the day when a cop parked his police van in front of the station. As he gathered his equipment, his K-9 partner was barking and he saw a little boy staring in at him. "Is that a dog you got back there?" he asked. "It sure is," he replied. Puzzled, the boy looked at him and then towards the back of the van. Finally he said, "What'd he do?"
MATH HUMOR
6 was scared of 7 because 7, 8, 9. But why did 7 eat 9? Because you're supposed to eat 3 squared meals a day.
Dunkirk
Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles Directed by Christopher Nolan Running Time 1 Hr., 47 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: A-
Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic “Dunkirk” (2017) is colossal and expansive, reminiscent of other atmospherically boundless genre classics like “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957) or “Apocalypse Now” (1979). Yet it is also intimate and interminably raw, a piece of naked flesh exposed to the cold. While we watch “Dunkirk," we discover that the spectacle of war is not necessarily its defining characteristic. The real spectacle is more often found in the faces of the men embroiled in the central conflict, and in Hans Zimmer’s frantic score, which aurally imitates the ticking of a time bomb. Because in “Dunkirk,” we’re imprisoned in a claustrophobic world wherein every probable chance at freedom gives way to quicksand. The faces of the men who live through that reality, forever anguished and intermittently covered in saltwater, sand, or oil, summarize that dire truth. The movie, of course, covers the notorious Dunkirk evacuation of 1940. Amidst a relentless deluge of bullets and bombs, we watch helplessly as British, French, Belgian, and Canadian troops — totaling in about 400,000 — try to break free from the French commune on which they’ve been trapped by the German army. No absolute heroes inhabit “Dunkirk”. There is no Audie Murphy type, swooping in to save the day. Uncertainty, and cynicism prevail. Even when deliverance does come, we don’t exactly sigh a breath of relief. Judging from our leading character’s (Fionn Whitehead) dirtied, numbed face as he departs on a crowded train at the film’s end, sitting across from a
fellow soldier who lacks his sensitivity, he will not return home able to wallow in youthful optimism as he might have before. For Nolan, Dunkirk prolongs his fondness for manipulating time (see 2000’s “Memento” or 2010’s “Inception”) but otherwise invigorates his habitual Kubrickian ambition. His most recent film, the divisive Interstellar (2014), worked with possibly the most fantastical setting of them all: outer space. But “Dunkirk,” in spite of its monolithic staging, sees him coming back down to Earth. Here, Nolan is less infatuated with his own intellectual ideas and is more intent on bringing a humanistic edge to an event we’ve clinically read about but never exactly felt. The movie only underlines the proclamations that Nolan is one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation. Wading into the waters of an unfamiliar genre and still managing to conquer it, with emotional nuance to boot, Nolan emphasizes that, like Scorsese or Spielberg, there isn’t anything he can’t do. “Dunkirk’s” utmost strength, though, is tangible sense of loss. We might only experience this conflict through the eyes of a few. But this movie violently unravels in its facility to affect us. We can imagine the aftermaths lived by some of these men upon their walking back into their lives at home. We can envision their inability to not be taunted by the previous traumas, the lights that go out in their hearts. The inexorably unhappy marriages that might someday come. That the “Dunkirk” catastrophe took place at the beginning of the war magnifies its waste. So many more lives would be lost and destroyed, but at what cost? A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
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KIWANIS CLUBS focus their community service hours to the welfare of children. CATHLAMET 1st Tues. 6 p.m. at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church; 3rd Tues. at Sugar Lillies at noon. CHEHALIS - Thursday 12 p.m. at “The Restaurant” in Sunbirds. CLATSKANIE - 1st & 3rd & 5th Tues 6 p.m. at Fultano’s; 2nd & 4th Tues 12 p.m. Colvin’s. KELSO - Thurs. noon at 3 Rivers Mall, Comm. Room. LONGVIEW - Thursdays. noon at JT’s. SCAPPOOSE- 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Windemere Real Estate Office) ST. HELENS - Thurs. noon at the Elks Lodge (350 Belton Rd, St Helens). ST. HELENS DAYBREAKERS - Tues 7 a.m. at Warren Country Inn, Last Tues 6pm Columbia Soil and Water District Office AMERICAN LEGION GLEN HOYER POST 175 meets in Castle Rock every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. For info call 423.9542. The LADIES AUXILIARY to Glen Hoyer Post #175 of the American Legion meets first Thursdays. For info call 423-9542. AMERICAN LEGION GUY RATHBUN Post #25 meets the 2nd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m @ Kelso Eagles For info Kandi 423.2504 BUFORD ROCKAFELLOW POST 101, The American Legion, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of each month at the Winlock Community Building. Potluck 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.. For info Post Commander Wendy Carolan 360-785-0929 or Adjutant Phil Carolan at (360) 785-0929. The FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) Naval Service Veterans, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard. Lower Columbia Branch 363 meets 6:30 p.m., 2nd Friday, Longview VFW building, 4311 Ocean Beach Highway. Information: Ray Hegr (360) 425-6981 FLEET RESERVE AUXILIARY #363 meets 2nd Fri of month at VFW Hall, 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Potluck 6:30 p.m. meeting 7:30 p.m. Active, retired, or reserve status family members with the US Navy, Marines, Coast Guard. Info 425.4688. KOREAN WAR VETS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #321 of SW WA meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am; Vancouver WA. Call Commander James Mead (360)907-0592 for information. KELSO-LONGVIEW ELKS LODGE #1482 meets Thurs at 7:30 p.m. for our members only. Dinner is served before Lodge at 5:30 p.m. Lunches are served Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 900 Ash St., Kelso. 360.425.1482. TOUTLE VALLEY VFW POST & AUXILIARY #10882 meets the 1st Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at their Post Home, 101 Hansen Road in Toutle. For more information, contact John at 274.4350 or Nikki at 274.5263. TOLEDO VFW 3429, Reg. Meeting 1st Monday, Potluck at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. COWLITZ VALLEY VFW POST 1045, Tues. Bingo @ 6 p.m., 5 p.m. dinner; Auxilary mtngs at 11 a.m. every 2nd Wednesday. Breakfast for veterans served 1st Sat. of each month $6 each from 9 - 11 a.m. The COWLITZ VALLEY VFW LADIES AUXILIARY POST #1045 meets 2nd Wed., 11a.m., VFW Hall 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Info: Ruby (360)5770414 or Jeannette (360) 414-4053. COWLITZ PRAIRIE GRANGE #737 meets 2nd Wednesdays 6:30pm potluck, 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm dessert. 5180 Jackson Hwy, Toledo, WA 864-2023 SUNNYSIDE GRANGE #129 meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 6:30 for potluck, 7:30 meeting. Call 274.6013 for information & rental hall. SILVER LAKE GRANGE 2nd and 4th Thurs. Potluck 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Info Anita Morgan 748-8098, Rentals call Claudia Hunter 274-5263 CATLIN GRANGE #199 2nd & 4th Fri. 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner 2nd Friday. 7:30 meetings. More info: 423-2122; Rental call Barbara Wilburn: 425-5970. PLEASANT HILL GRANGE # 101 2nd Monday. 6:30 p.m. Potluck, meeting @ 7:15 p.m. Community Service group meets Thursdays @ 10am. Info & rentals call Zula Bryan 360-425-6101 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. 4th Tuesday, 6pm. Info & Hall Rental: Becky Molt 360431-3175 WOODLAND GRANGE #178 1st Thursdays 7:30 p.m. 404 Davidson, Woodland. Info & rentals call John Burke 225-9888 CASTLE ROCK WOMANS CLUB meets every 2nd Monday at 1 p.m. 206 W. Cowlitz Street. Business meeting & program. Public iinvited. Info: 274.8149. THE PYTHIAN CASTLE 24 holds their meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 1 p.m. at the Castle Rock Womens Club, 206 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock. THE CASTLE ROCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Hattie’s Restaurant @ 5:45 p.m. The club sponsors newspaper recycling. R Square D Square Dance Club: Sept - May. 2nd Fri & 4th Sat. 7:30 pm Plus, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mainstream with Rounds. $5 admission Kelso Senior Ctr 636-1993 LONGVIEW MONTICELLO LIONS meets 6:30 p.m.
on 2nd & 4th Mondays. LONGVIEW EARLY BIRD LIONS meets at The Carriage Restaurant on the 1st Wednesday @6pm, 3rd Wednesday @6:45am. VADER LIONS CLUB meets 1st Thurs @ 6 p.m. & 3rd Thur @ 7 p.m. at club building on Hwy 506 in Vader for a potluck dinner and meeting. Info: 295-3087 or 295-3801. KALAMA LIONS CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon. of month, 7:00pm Kalama Comm. Bldg., 126 N. 2nd St, Kalama,Wa. All welcome. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kalama.com LONGVIEW PIONEER LIONS CLUB meets every Tuesday at noon at the Longview Eagles Club (152612th Ave) Visitors welcome. WINLOCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 12 p.m. at Guadalajara Restaurant, off SR 505. Visitors welcome. Call 7853744 info KELSO LIONS CLUB meets 1st & 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. in Longview Kelso Kels Building. Call Richard (360)425-5876 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 meets 2nd Tues. @ 1pm, & 4th Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. 1520 Rose Valley Road, Kelso. Info: Becky 575-3977 or Debbie 414-9627 COWLITZ COUNTY VETERANS ASSOC. meets the second Friday of each month. CALL 577-6757 for locations. LONGVIEW REBEKAH LODGE NO. 305 Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at the IOOF Hall, corner of Pacific and Pine, Kelso, 1 p.m.. Info: 1-866725-3507 CASTLE ROCK EAGLES, celebrating their 100th birthday, meets at the Eagles Aerie on Huntington Ave. @ 8 p.m. every 2nd & 4th Tuesday for the Aerie & Auxiliary. KELSO EAGLES meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Aux., Aerie meets at 8 p.m. Initiation 3rd Tuesday. BINGO MonWed-Fri @ 6:30 p.m. Special Charity BINGO Monday 12 - 3 p.m. Call 425-8330 for info. CASTLE ROCK FREEMASONS 3rd Mon @ 7:30 p.m. at Lodge located on SW First Ave DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, MaryRichardson Walker Chapter. rootsweb. ancestry.com/~wamrwcdar/ FRIENDS OF CASTLE ROCK LIBRARY, 1st Mondays from 10 - 11 a.m., Library 137 Cowlitz St. West in Castle Rock WORSHIP & RECOVERY meeting, Sunday @ 1 p.m., refreshments. Positive faith group meeting. 1260 12th Ave., LV S.C.O.R.E. - Free counseling & guidance for small businesses by the nation-wide of S.C.O.R.E., Kelso/ Longview Chamber of Commerce, 1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: 1st Fri of the month at 1 p.m. @ 1639 10th Ave. 577-5890, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 11 a.m. 423-3125 MT. ST. HELENS CLUB - meets 2x week to hike on a rural trail in SW Washington &/or NW Oregon. Location and info: mtsthelensclub.org or 360- 673-2799 NATIONAL ASSOC. OF ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Longview - Kelso Chapter 1070, meet the 1st Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. at the Monticello Hotel, Longview. Info: 423.6032. LOWER COLUMBIA WOODCARVERS Tues 5 - 7 p.m. & Thurs. 1 - 4 p.m . @ LV Senior Center 274-3175 LONGVIEW BORDER CROSSINGS Volks walking meet on 2nd Tuesdays at St. John’s Hospital, Longview, @ 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Sam Korff 503-728-0400 KELSO ROTARY Meets Thursdays at 12 p.m. Lunch available to purchase. Kelso Longview Elks Lodge Call 414-5406 for more information ALTRUSA of Longview/Kelso meets Thursdays from 12 - 1 p.m.. 1st - Board; 2nd - Business; 3rd - Committee; 4th - Program; Lunch served for $5 at all meetings except Board. Meet at Altrusa room at CAP. THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Christian Intervention program for the chemically dependent, meets Wednesday 6 p.m. at Landmark United Pentecostal, 4333 Ocean Beach Hwy, 360-636-0580 LONGVIEW GARDEN CLUB meets at 10 a.m. the 4th Thurs. Jan. - November; Sept. - Oct. Due to holidays, Nov. & Dec. meetings are on the 3rd Thurs. Most mtngs Grace Lutheran Church in Longview. Info: 425-0755 Lower Columbia Genealogical Society 7:00p.m. 2nd Thurs @ Somerset Retirement Home, 2025 Tibbetts Dr., Longview. Visitors welcome. Info: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walcolgs/index.htm COWLITZ BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION meets the 3rd Thursday each month, 7 p.m. @ 3 Rivers Bible Church 102 Harris Street, Kelso, 360-749-9040 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS of Longview meets Thursday @ 5:30-6:30pm at 1414 12th Ave, Longview. Info: Gloria 360-749-7449 or www.oa.org NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) "Connections" Open Support Group Mondays @ 4-5:30pm & Thurs 12-1:30pm. Counseling avail. Call (360)703-6722 Kelso office: 109 Allen St, Kelso WA Kalamas GFWC AMALAK women's service club 1st & 3rd Thurs from Sept - May at Community Center, 216 Elm street in Kalama at 7:00 p.m. Call 360-901-1791 CASTLE ROCK TOPS # 0740 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)Thurs 9:30am, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 312 First Ave. Darlene: 703-5042.
Abernathy Assembly of God 702 Abernathy Creek Rd. Longview Phone: 360-636-1620 Website: www.AbernathyAoG.com Sunday Service 10:45 AM Apostolic Lighthouse 803 Vandercook, Ste 12, Longview Bible Study Tues 7:30pm Church Service Sun 2:30pm Pastor Mozingo (360)219-6109 Apostolic Lutheran Church 248 Cowlitz St. W., Castle Rock Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Church at 11 a.m. Information Dave Kandoll 295-3461
Worship Sunday 10:00 a.m. facebook.com/thefireside First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2000 East Kessler Blv - Longview 360.425.4220 Rev. Eric Atcheson lvfirstchristian.org revericatcheson.blogspot.com Grace and Truth City Church 525 Third Ave SW – Castle Rock Pastor David Beer Worship 10:15am, 749-2289 Grace Bible Fellowship 300 S.10th Ave, Kelso Worship: Sunday 11:00am Bible Study 9:30 a.m. www.GraceIsReal.org (360)423-4035
Baha’i Faith Vader 360-751-2181 Packwood 360-494-4767 Longview 360-423-4105 Lutheran Church, MS Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grace 2725 Dover Street, Longview Worship: Sunday 10:30am Bethany Lutheran Church www.Glcmslv.net 2900 Parkview Drive, Longview (360)414-4147 Office: (360)577-8240 Pastor Megan Filer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Grace United Methodist Church, Vader, 295.3402 Castle Rock Christian Church Rev. Steven A. Caskey, pastor 542 Huntington Ave. S, Castle R. Sunday worship service – 12:15 p.m. Sunday school – 9 am (all ages) Potluck every 2nd Sunday Quilting on Mondays & Thursdays Sunday Worship – 10 am Dr. John Leffler, Senior Pastor 6th-12th Gr. youth Wed, 6-7:30 pm Highland’s Baptist Church 360-274-6771 M-F, 9:30a -1:30pm 371 20th Avenue 425-1960 Longview Call for home groups/studies Sunday School 9:00am www.cr-cc.org Worship Service 11:00am Pastor Larry Pedigo 703-2117 Castle Rock Church of the Nazarene 456 Pioneer Ave. NE, Castle Rock House of Prayer for All Nations Sunday School classes 9:30 a.m. 868 9th ave. Longview, WA Worship Celebration 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 AM Evening church service 6:30 p.m. Morning Service 11:15 AM Women’s Bible study Th 10:30am Evening Service 6 PM Rev. Reo McBride, 274.6546 Heart of Mary Catholic Church Castle Rock First Baptist Church Immaculate Allen Street, Kelso 211 Front Ave. NW, Castle Rock 2200 (360) 423-3650 Pastor Joel Royce 274-4113 & F Daily Mass 12:15 PM Sun Bible Study all ages: 9:45am M Sat Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Worship 11a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Wed 1:30pm Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Cowboy Church: Last Sat.; 3-6pm Kalama Baptist Church, Castle Rock Church of Nazarene Pastor Wes Eader 456 Pioneer Ave NE, Castle Rock 112 Vincent Rd, Kalama WA (360)274-6546 9:45am - Sunday School Pastor Reo McBride 11:00am - Worship Sunday Service: 10:45am www.kalamabaptist.com Sunday School: 9:30am Call 673-5570 Children’s Service: 11:00am Sunday Eve Service: 6:00pm Kelso First United Methodist Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study: Wed 6:00pm 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso Contemporary Service 9:00 am Castle Rock United Methodist Sunday School 9:20 am 241 First Street, Castle Rock Traditional Service 11:00 am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Wed: Children (Grade 1-12) 5:30-7 pm Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor Vonda McFadden Youth Group: Sundays 2 p.m. 360-423-7480 Rev. Pam Brokaw - 274.4252 www.kelsofirstumc.org Central Christian Church 401 Crawford St., Kelso Worship -11am, school @ 9:30am Wednesdays @ 6pm (Youth @ 6:45 Bible Studies - many available Russ Tevis, Minister 360-425-3420 Church Office Community of Christ, Longview 202 Delaware Street Pastor Sharon West Classes all ages: 10:00am Worship Service: 11:00am Church of Christ 300 St. Helen’s St., Toledo, Wa Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. John Gadberry, Minister 360-274-8570 Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2218 E. Kessler Blvd. - Longview Sunday Worship - 8:30am Sunday “Celebration” - 11 a.m. Thursday Worship - 6:30 p.m. Pastor David Martin, Senior Pastor Church office - 360-423-3250 www.elclongview.com Faith Fellowship Lutheran Brethren; Church 210 Fishers Lane, Kelso Pastor Chris Leingang Worship at 10:00am www.fflbc.org Church Office (360) 425-4390 Fathers House Church 1315 Commerce Ave, Longview Worship Sundays: 9am, 10:30am Pastor Chuck Tilton 423-7826 www.FathersHouseChurch.com Fireside Fellowship 271 Atmore Road, Toutle
Lexington Bible Fellowship 98 Garden Street, Kelso (Lexington) Sunday school @ 9:45am Sunday worship @ 11am Pastor Jerry Hancuff www.lexingtonbible.org Life Center Corner of Rock & Pine in Centralia Sundays at 10:30am or Oyler Rd & Hwy 12 in Ethel Sundays 9:00am 360-736-5898 www.yourlifecenter.com
New and Living Way Church 215 Academy St., Kelso Sundays 10am & 6pm Wednesdays 7pm 703-3340 newandlivingwaychurch.org Oak Point Community Church 445 Oakpoint Rd, Longview Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Doug McMurray #577-6037
The Rock Meeting at 1955 Huntington Ave S, Castle Rock Worship 10 a.m. every Sunday Wednesday @ 7pm Service Pastors Jerry & Angie Hughes 274.7480 Rose Valley Friends Church 1437 Rose Valley Rd. Kelso 360-425-3222 Church Office 9:30am Sunday School Hour for all 10:45am Worship Service 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valley Youth Group 6-8pm Wednesday-JValley Youth 6-8pm -Sunday-JValley Youth Ryderwood Community Church,
315 Jackson St. PO Box 161, Ryderwood, Pastor Bill Bowlby, 360-295-3962 Service Opportunities 11 am Sunday
St. Mary Catholic Church 120 Powell Rd., Castle Rock 274.7404 W & Th Daily Mass 8:30A Sunday Mass 8:30A St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 412 Pioneer Ave., Box 1467 Castle Rock Worship 10 a.m. Sunday - 274.9393 St. Paul Lutheran Church 312 First Ave. SW, PO Box 847, Castle Rock 274.6604 9 & 11am Sunday Worship. Adult Study & Sunday School 10:10am Tues 10:30am Text Study Wed: 5:30pm Youth Group Wed: 7:30pm Adult Bible Study Pastor Bob Sinclair St. Rose Catholic Church 2571 Nichols Blvd Longview, WA 360-425-4660 The Salvation Army Church 1639 10th Ave, Longview Sunday School @ 9:45am Holiness Meeting @ 11:00am 360-423-3992 St. Stephens Episcopal 1428 - 22nd, Longview WA Office: (360)423-5600 Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:00am www.sslv.org Seventh Day Adventist Church 7531 Old Pacific Hwy -Castle Rock Worship 11 a.m. Saturday Pastor Ben Moore 274.6090
Seventh Day Adventist Church 77 Solomon Road, Kelso WA Office: (360)423-7344 Saturday Worship: 11:05am Pastor Marcia Stone journeyadventist.com Living Hope Church 2711 NW Andreson, Vancouver Stella Lutheran Chapel 11:00am Sundays 124 Sherman Road, Longview Pastor Dean Jenks (360)944-3905 Pastor Carol Plummer Sunday Worship 10:00 am Longview Church of Christ Office (360) 423-3795 (Wed. Only) 2219 50th Ave. Sunday Bible Class Toledo New Life Assembly of God 9:30, Sunday Worship 10:30 Pastor Larry Hartwick 420 Silver Street, Toledo 864-4366 Worship: Sun. @ 10am, Wed. @ 6pm Longview Church of the Nazarene Dinner on Wednesdays @ 5:15pm 814 - 15th Ave, Longview Food Bank: Last Tue/Wed of month Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Toutle Christian Fellowship Celebrate Recovery Thurs at 6 p.m 5067 Spirit Lake Hwy – Toutle 360-577-1100 Worship Service Sunday 10 a.m. Pastor Adam VanGorp Longview Community Church, 2323 Washington Way - Longview www.toutle.org (360)274-6305 Contemporary Service 8:45 a.m. Sun. Vader Assembly of God Church Traditional Service 11 a.m. Sun. 302 - 6th St., Vader (360)295-3756 Pastor John Williams 423.6380 LongviewCommunityChurch.org Pastor Tracy Durham Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6:00pm Longview Presbyterian Church Wed. Adult Study, Kidz Church: 7p.m. 3808 Pennsylvania St., Longview Worship and Children’s Class: Valley View Church of God Sundays at 10am 1435 - 33rd Ave, Longview WA Pastors Dexter & Liz Kearny 577-8951 Pastor Dwayne Cothron www.longviewpresbychurch.net (360)636-6787 Worship Sundays @ 10am & 6pm Longview Pentecostal Church 4333 OB Highway, 636-0580 Word of Life Christian Center Sunday School 11am, Worship 12pm 277 Brown Rd. E, Chehalis Bible Study Wed 7pm, Youth Fri. 7pm Sunday 9:45am / Wed 7pm Study Pastor Perry Hanchey 360-864-4407 / 360-523-8828
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By Oscar Myre IV Valley Bugler Columnist
Keep on Learning
I recently had an opportunity to take a PhotoShop class in Seattle. My boss knows that I use PhotoShop for a greater part of each workday. He joked, “what could you possibly learn from a class that you could teach?” I told him I was a little concerned about the possibility of wasting a few days of my time, but there was a lot I could learn. I’ve been using PhotoShop for years and I work to continue to learn more. When Steve Laskev-
itch from Luminous Work invited me to attend one of his classes I jumped at the opportunity. Initially, I was a little nervous as I talked with the other students that were new to the Adobe Creative offering. But any nerves were quickly Photo Shopped out as we jumped into non-destructive editing. Steve showed me how to enhance my workflow using smart objects and the Adjustments panel. In the past, I would make permanent changes to layers. Now I could make changes to the layers that I could later tweak
as needed without the need to recreate the work. This does increase file size, but it gives me much more flexibility to make dramatic changes and refinements. I can’t stress enough the power of smart objects. I’m a strong believer in continual learning. Zig Ziglar has a famous quote about the need for continual motivation. Likening motivation to hygiene. “Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.” ~Ziglar I’d like to take some artistic license here with this about learning. Your knowledge is not permanent as you need to practice it and use it as a foundation for continually learning. An example of this is the Clone Tool I’ve used to clean up countless photos over the years. Steve showed me how to use the next generation Healing Brush and Spot Healing Brush. All similar tools that have taken dra-
matic leaps forward in improving photos. I also learned more about the Liquid Filter. I had dabbled with it, but learning it is almost a standalone program on its own. It is an amazing way to quickly and powerfully adjust human faces. I was open to learning and a little surprised to see how much I could take back with me to apply to current projects that I’m currently working on. In the world of digital learning, I strongly encourage you to take a hands-on class. This all this goes to show you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks to Steve! Oscar Myre IV is currently Senior Visual Designer on contract with Allied Telesis in Bothell. He enjoys to continually learn and share his knowledge .
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Adorable Adoptees!
(Family features) Although most cat owners agree the companionship and entertainment make it worthwhile, being a cat parent requires a fair bit of work. Aside from regular feeding, grooming, and litter box maintenance, even well-behaved cats can generate some messes. Whether you're a newbie to cat ownership or looking for some fresh ideas to streamline your cat clean-up routine, the experts at Arm & Hammer Cat Litter have a few ideas to help keep your furry friend happy and help make tackling those chores a cinch. Cat hair For many homeowners, the constant battle against cat hair is simply a way of life. Frequent vacuuming can tame the largest volume of wayward fur while detail work will probably be necessary, too. A lint roller, damp rubber glove or rubber-edged squeegee can also capture stray hairs on most
surfaces. Litter box More than half of cat owners describe cleaning out the litter box as "tedious," "dreadful" or a "nightmare." In fact, a survey by the maker of Arm & Hammer Cat Litter found that 75 percent of cat owners would rather do another chore than clean the litterbox. A product like Arm & Hammer(tm) SLIDE Easy Clean-Up Clumping Cat Litter can help make the chore easy and hassle-free. The cat litter features EZ Clean technology that allows used litter to slide right out of the litter pan with no scrubbing or sticking, and it comes with a seven-day odor-free home guarantee. Food and water dishes Your cat may be a healthy eater that licks the bowl clean, but even the cleanest dishes accumulate bacteria from contact with your cat's mouth. Even if you can't see much dirt or debris, it's important to regularly wash
feeding dishes to eliminate potentially harmful bacteria. Rather than waiting to clean out food and water bowls and leaving yourself a deep-cleaning chore, opt to simply refresh water each day and dump out old food more often for a quicker, easier solution. Bedding Providing a special place your cat can call its own creates a sense of security and belonging. However, over time, those cozy cushions and pillows grow dirty. For easiest cleaning, invest in bedding that can run through your laundry. To freshen up
between washings, sprinkle cushions or bedding liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes, then vacuum it up. Toys Just like kids' toys, cat toys become soiled from repeated use, especially those that get carried in the mouth. Eliminate grime on plastic and rubber toys with a solution of 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water. Run plush toys though the laundry, or give them a dry shower by sprinkling on some baking soda then brushing off after 15 minutes. Photo courtesy of Getty Images #13803
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