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From the Editor’s Desk April showers bring May flowers mantra certainly worked this year, as well as that lovely week of 70-80 degree sunshine we were blessed to enjoy at the latter end of April. My skin got toasty and the freckles began their annual appearance, sparking comments of "Oh hey! I didn't know you had so many freckles", and "Do you even tan?". I usually tell people that I don't tan, my freckles just grow closer together... May brings us Mother's Day, a celebratory Sunday that I am happy to say is sometimes shared by my oldest daughter. She brought me into motherhood, so it's only fitting that we get to celebrate her around the same time as Mother's Day. My second daughter's birthday is just nine short days later, so it's a mecca of birthdays around our house for May. (Auntie Pam, Cousin Bailey, Grandpa O and Auntie Liesa also hold birthdays within that time period.) Mother's Day is bittersweet for me since my mom died. That's us together in Leavenworth pictured at right. It's beautiful and poignant remembering her, as well as celebrating the children who made me a momma myself. The circle of life. It is this circle of life that creates the theme of the May issue in your hands. Motherhood begats children,
which in turn begats grandparents. Many grandparents are seniors, and enjoy the delightful privilege of caring for a grandchild, sugaring them up, and then passing them back off to mom or dad with a smirk on their face and a cheery "toodle-oo!" ☺ Seniors are full of life's wisdom, harboring many tips and tricks for which to get that teething infant to calm down, what magical cure works best for chicken pox or poison ivy, and countless recipes for the world's best brownie. When my mom suddenly passed away, I was struck by all of the "wisdom" that I hadn't yet been imparted. There were still questions I had to ask her, and problems I hadn't encountered yet that she needed to help me noodle out. There are countless options at book stores and online, specifically Amazon, for "Memory Books" for grandparents to fill out for their grandchildren. They are easy to follow, read, and fill out. Incorporating fun designs and thoughtful questions to answer, you can either complete with your family or on your own as a gift. Until next month! Michelle Myre Publisher / Editor
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Ryderwood Spring Fair Plan a visit to Ryderwood this May for their Annual Spring Fair. Creators of fine hand-crafted arts and crafts are invited to participate in Ryderwood’s annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair on May 18-19, 2018 from 10am - 4pm both days. Community Hall’s two large rooms at 305 Morse St. will feature 30+ vendors. The cost is $30 for a 6 ft. space for both days - tables are still available. Contact Sharon, at 360749-3702 for more information on tables, and the bake sale. “Grandma’s Kitchen” Bake Sale, the fundraiser for the Ryderwood Women’s Christian Service, will be in the kitchen and the Ryderwood Women’s Club will serve lunch at the Café from 11am - 2pm. Ryderwood, WA 98581 is located in Cowlitz County, 9 scenic miles west of I-5 exit #59 on SR 506. Learn more about this town’s unique logging town and retirement community history at ryderwood.org Known as "The Village in the Woods", Ryderwood was founded in 1923, the same year as Longview, by the Long-Bell Lumber Company. Run from 1923-1953 as the "World's Largest Logging Camp" for loggers and their families, Long-Bell Co. provided complete town services, including a store, theater, cafe, drugstore, bowling alley, creamery, school and church. 1953 and the loggers were gone, and the town was for sale. Senior Estates, Inc. was formed to purchase and develop what is believed to be the oldest "planned community for retired persons" in the United
States. Today, all 272 privately owned homes are reserved for owners and occupants over the age of 55. Ryderwood is managed and operated totally by volunteers, including the Association's Board, Cafe, Library and Maintenance crews. The original Long-Bell "Merc" burned in the late 1990's. The current building of The Cafe was made possible with a Gates Foundation grant and volunteer labor. Unlike other community properties, the Cafe is not supported by Association dues, but self-supporting due to volunteer participation. Make it a point to visit their Spring Fair and Bake Sale on the 18th & 19th, and shake hands with some of those people that make up this incredible "Town served by Volunteers". Or visit their still standing Post Office, receiving mail since 1924. Once upon a time, payroll would come in via registered mail, and the carrier had to be armed. You could also stop into the building at 208 Morse Street, which once functioned as the logging town's Cafe, now turned honor system Library. The front windows remain intact today, and is a great example of the history of this area.
Happy Birthday, Chloe and Cora! You are both amazing and beautiful. ♥ mom & dad
Naot Trunk Show • May 5th @ Hubbub By Michelle Myre The old adage "you get what you pay for" is certainly true. In every aspect, and in every walk of life. Especially the walk that involves our feet. I was introduced to quality footwear by a client and friend of mine, Rebecca Staebler, owner of Hubbub in Centralia. After drooling over the delightful and colorful shoes, boots and sandals that were displayed in her store of gifts and treasures, I bit the bullet and purchased myself a pair of JAFA boots. It was like walking on a cloud all day long. And I was on my feet all day, running between clients and managing children. Hands down, it was one of the best purchases I ever made for myself. Soon to follow were JAFA Mary Jane's, sandals and yes...more boots. JAFA's and NAOT are handmade leather shoes, made in Israel and imported into only a three or four specialty shops in the entirety of
Washington state - one being Hubbub in Centralia. Staebler is offering a NAOT trunk show on May 5th, one of the other high quality lines of footwear offered at Hubbub. Running from Noon until 4pm, visitors can enter to win a free pair of shoes, as well as try on the newest styles and browse merchandise. All in-stock shoes will be 20% off for the trunk show, and there will also be a discount on pre-paid orders. Drawings for a free pair of Naot's and other fun giveaways will also be taking place at the shop. The Naot Trunk show is especially interesting for those wanting to learn more about quality footwear, and resulting quality of life, because Laura Moen, Naot representative, will also be on hand. "Laura is incredibly knowledgeable about all of the various footbeds, shoe fits, and individual styles of Naot. The various widths, heel heights and sole See NAOT SHOW, cont. on page 4
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FIRE MOUNTAIN GRILL @ 19 MILE HOUSE EXTENDS THEIR DINING HOURS MID-MAY Fire Mountain Grill, popular restaurant previously located at Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center, is now located at 19 Mile House on Spirit Lake Highway at the 19 mile marker. Known for their delicious Homemade Cobblers and mouth-watering burgers, Fire Mountain Grill is ready to treat your tastebuds. Set on the Toutle River, offering riverfront dining as well as a plethora of menu options. Open currently Fridays - Mondays from 10am - 4pm, and opening for Summer Hours in mid-May, Daily from 10am - 8pm. (Please call for more details on exact dates for summer hours and dining availability.) Just to whet your appetite, here are a few samplings of the creative menu offered at Fire Mountain Grill: *Cheesey chips (kettle chips, cheese sauce, bacon bits, chipotle aioli and scallions)
*Crispy Cod Tacos (beer battered cod, cabbage, chiotle aioli, salsa, cilantro cream and tomatoes) *Fondu (Six cheese & beer fondue served with bread and double smoked sausage *Volcano Burger (Fire sauce, chopped habaneros, chipotle aioli & pepperjack cheese) *Buffalo and Elk Burgers (Both cooked medium, with all the fixins) *BBQ Ranch Wrap (Turkey, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & bbq ranch) *The Club (Triple stacked on sourdough w/black forest ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar, swiss, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, bbq sauce & chipotle aioli) *Coconut Prawn Basket (Coconut prawns served with fries & raspberry chipotle sauce AND MORE! Complete menu at Fire Mountain Grill and FMGrill.com
Senior Expo • May 8th The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of SW Washington is hosting its 10th Annual Senior Expo on May 8th. Connecting seniors, caregivers and families to community resources for better living. Focused on lifestyle, wellness and active aging concepts, this Senior Expo will offer two special presentations. At 11am and 1pm, expo visitors will be treated to a
tasty lesson on Healthy Meal Prep with Lower Columbia CAP Senior Nutrition specialists. At NOON, Dr. David Simonson will teach on 'Resilience, compassion fatigue and the Importance of Self Care.' Stop into the Senior Expo between 10am - 2pm on May 8th, held at the Cowlitz County Event Center on 7th Ave in Longview. For more information, please call Kelli Sweet (360)501-8365
Are you a target for fraud? No question about it. Some age 55-plus Americans have the most financial savvy of any group. But some that age and older are targeted for various types of fraud. They have income, savings, are open to “good deals” offered by scammers, and surprisingly, if they turn out to be victims, 75 percent of them are too embarrassed to report it. Frauds are easier to report since the Senate Special Committee on Aging launched a Fraud Hotline to help deal with the “epidemic” of frauds and scams recently targeting older Americans. You can call the hotline at 1-855303-9470 or visit the website at: www.aging.senate.gov Frauds include lottery scams where “winners” pay large upfront fees to collect; computer scams where
people are tricked into believing they have malware and charged a lot to “fix”; and tax-refund schemes which may include identity theft. In the grandparent phone scam, the caller says he’s a grandchild in need of big money for a health problem. Then there are Social Security scams, and Medicare fraud where victims are convinced they owe money for care or procedures they never had. Hotline personnel provide consumers with advice on the steps that can be taken, including where to report the fraud locally, and ways to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim a second time. Utilizing Social Media like Facebook and Twitter are great ways to help raise awareness of these scams, and to protect others against fraud.
Plant & Book Sale • May 11 / 12 Amalak Womens’ Club Plant and Book Sale will be on May 11 and 12, starts at 9 am. There will be herbs, and vegetables starts. Amazing upcycled items and attic treasures. The icing on the cake
is the bake sale! Come to Haydu Park on Kalama River Road in Kalama, WA. The proceeds will go to the local scholarships and charities Amalak consistently supports.
NAOT SHOW, continued from p.3 types will all be available for people to consult with Laura and find the shoe that accomplishes their goal", said Staebler. The shoe merchandise that Staebler offers is always comprised of brands that are smaller, handmade,
independent lines, and "nothing manufactured in China". "The Fidji line allows me to design my own shoes by picking the leathers and accent colors. It means no other store has exactly the same shoe as another," Staebler explains. Colors such as yellow, green and teal leathers are all the rage. Hubbub is located in the lobby of The Wilson Hotel, built in 1914. A quirky space full of stories, and maybe even the occasional ghost or two, is the current home for Hubbub while the permanent location is re-
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Why God Made Moms Answers by second grade school children
Sunday, May 13th: As warmer weather approaches, so do a variety of special occasions. If you're looking for an easy way to celebrate with family and friends, brunch is a perfect option. Not too early and not too late, everyone can enjoy a hearty meal and good company before the day gets busy. A brunch menu can include both elegant options and classic favorites, so it's easy to customize to fit the occasion and your guests' preferences. With so many possibilities, brunch is the perfect opportunity to get creative. Develop your own versions of traditional dishes by incorporating new ingredients, such as using duck bacon to change up your menu and add some extra flair. With a rich, hearty texture, duck bacon is more like pork bacon than traditional poultry bacons. Made from duck breast meat, it brings a touch of sophistication to any menu item. Plus, duck bacon is healthier for you, too. With 26 percent less sodium and 57 percent less fat than traditional pork bacon, it's the perfect way for you to enjoy great flavor without the extra calories. For an exciting added element, use duck bacon with this version of classic Eggs Benedict. This brunch recipe feeds a crowd and is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect choice when you want to whip up a quick entree for family or friends. Find more brunch recipes and information about cooking with duck at mapleleaffarms.com Eggs Benedict with Duck Bacon Servings: 6 Hollandaise Sauce: 3 egg yolks 10 Tbs unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon pieces 2 Tsps fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 12 slices Duck Bacon**, cut in half 12 English muffin halves, toasted 12 eggs, poached pinch of salt chopped parsley, for garnish To make Hollandaise Sauce: Fill medium saucepan with 1 inch of water (for double-boiler) and bring to simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until they lighten in color, about 1 minute. Place bowl with eggs over saucepan and whisk constantly until thickened and doubled in volume, about 3-5 minutes. Remove bowl from saucepan and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Whisk in lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Keep warm, covered, over double-boiler. To cook duck bacon and poach eggs: In skillet over medium-high heat, fry duck bacon halves 4 minutes per side; set aside. In large pot over medium heat, bring water to simmer and add salt. Crack egg into cup or small bowl. Gently pour egg into simmering water; repeat for additional eggs, leaving room around each one for cooking. Cook 2-4 minutes, depending on desired firmness. Using slotted spoon, carefully remove eggs from pan and place on paper towels to drain. To assemble Eggs Benedict: Lay two toasted English muffin halves on each plate. Top each with two duck bacon halves. Carefully place poached egg on top of each muffin stack. Pour Hollandaise Sauce over each. Garnish with parsley, if desired. **May use regular bacon
Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? 1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us. 2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring. 3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts. What ingredients are mothers made of ? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean. 2. They had to get their start from men’s bones. Then they mostly use string, I think. Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom? 1. We’re related. 2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people’s moms like me. What kind of little girl was your mom? 1. My Mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff. 2. I don’t know because I wasn’t there, but my guess is she would be pretty bossy. 3. They say she used to be nice. What did mom need to know about dad before she married him? 1. His last name. 2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer? 3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores? Why did your mom marry your dad? 1. My dad makes the best spaghetti
in the world. And my Mom eats a lot. 2. She got too old to do anything else with him. 3. My grandma says that Mom didn’t have her thinking cap on. Who’s the boss at your house? 1. Mom doesn’t want to be boss, but she has to because dad’s such a goof ball. 2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed. 3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad. What’s the difference between moms and dads? 1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work. 2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them. 3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power ‘cause that’s who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend’s. 4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine. What does your mom do in her spare time? 1. Mothers don’t do spare time. 2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long. What would it take to make your mom perfect? 1. On the inside she’s already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery. 2. Diet. You know, her hair. I’d diet, maybe blue. If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be? 1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I’d get rid of that. 2. To get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.
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Carrots reduce chronic disease Introduction to the Carrot: the versatile veggie that may reduce the risk of chronic disease. Popeye the Sailor Man sang, “I’m strong to the finish ‘cause I eat my spinach.” Bugs Bunny hasn’t boasted that much about his favorite food, but it turns out that carrots could be a life saver. At least scientists say carrots reduce the risk of chronic diseases. They are best known as a source of vitamin A, providing about 210% of the needs for the day, but also contain fiber, potassium, vitamin C and others. It is the antioxidant beta-carotene
that gives carrots their bright orange color. Beta-carotene is absorbed in the intestine and converted into Vitamin A during digestion. Like all healthy foods, carrots are more than the sum of their vitamins. A 10-year Dutch study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, linked deep-orange fruits and vegetables, especially carrots, to a lower risk of heart disease. Study subjects ate about half a carrot every day to achieve a 32 percent lower heart risk. The phytonutrients in carrots have attracted attention for their cardiovascular benefits. They are thought
to have anti-inflammatory properties, and that they keep blood vessels from clumping together, say scientists at Tufts University. Some studies show the carrot peel is very rich in nutrients. Others show that cutting or chopping carrots after cooking rather than before preserves more nutrients. Cooking can destroy some of vitamin C in carrots, but it helps make other vitamins more readily absorbed by the body. Steaming or microwaving rather than boiling loses fewer nutrients to water, and roasting brings out their natural sweetness. Carrots can also assist with fighting certain cancers by boosting the levels
of antioxidants in your body. A variety of carotenoids have been shown to have anti-cancer effects due to the antioxidant power in reducing free radicals in the body. Also, Beta-carotene consumption has been shown to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in the Japanese population. In addition, diets rich in betacarotene may play a protective role against prostate cancer, and helps kill leukemia cells and inhibit their progression. (Carrot Juice Extract) New studies are popping up all over the world as the intense physical benefits reveal themselves. Time to eat some carrots.
Anatomy of a heart attack: It’s different for women
Heart attacks happen to both women and men—but they don’t always look the same. They’re not as obvious as you’d see on TV, and that’s true for more women than men. What to look for: What does a heart attack feel like? Chest pain or discomfort is the most common symptom for both women and men. The pain may last a few minutes or come and go. Some people say it feels like pressure, squeezing, or fullness. Or it may feel like an upset stomach or heartburn. But women are more likely than men to have other heart attack signs, according to heart specialists. Those signs can include: *Shortness of breath with or without chest pain *Nausea, lightheadedness, or vomiting *Unexplained fatigue that may last for days *Back, shoulder, arm or jaw pain
Women are also at higher risk for silent heart attacks, according to some studies. This is when symptoms of a heart attack are so mild that they go unnoticed—or are dismissed as anxiety. Silent heart attacks are just as dangerous as more obvious heart attacks, though. Left untreated, they can cause scarring and permanent damage, raising risk of other heart problems. So don’t be too quick to dismiss shortness of breath or lightheadedness as anxiety. Make sure you tell medical professionals that you think you’re having a heart attack, not an anxiety attack. Quick treatment can restore blood flow to the heart and help prevent damage. So be aware of these warning signs for both yourself and others. If there’s even a slight chance you could be having a heart attack, don’t wait. Call 911 and get to a hospital to give your heart the best chance.
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‘Cherish your dreams, they are the stepping stones to your future.’ ~Jonnie Knowles
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The
Submitted by Georgia Cox MAY Events Every Monday: Our delectable Cinnamon Rolls and coffee will be served to the public from 10am to NOON. Suggested donation is
only $1.50 for these delicious concessions. A great way to start your week! Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Get that heart rate up and get healthy with Senior Yoga classes at 8:15am to 9:15am, and Senior exercises from 9:30am to 10:30am. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday: "Write Your Life Story" will meet in the Center at 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Every Wednesday: CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $3.00, PLEASE call #6362118 (by Monday) for reservations.
Every Thursday: Quilting projects will take place from 10am - 3pm and fun Pinochle games are played in the Center later at 7pm and open to all who are interested! Every Friday: Lunches by reservation only, will be served in the Center at NOON. Must Reserve by calling 636-2118 by Monday. Every Saturday: BINGO games played from 1pm - 3pm. Come join in the fun! SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, May 8th: Program and Potluck lunch; Superintendent Jim Mabbott, of Castle Rock School District, will share with us the "State of the District" at 11am, with a potluck lunch following at Noon. Thursday, May 17th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am 1pm. Have a valid punch card. NOTICE: Watch the readerboard for any changes or new events. Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave • Castle Rock WA (360)274-7502
Lighter side
Squirrel Problems at the Churches There were four churches and a synagogue in a small town: a Presbyterian church, a Baptist church, a Methodist church, a Catholic church and a Jewish synagogue. Each church and the synagogue had a problem with squirrels. The Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to do about their squirrels. After much prayer and consideration they determined the squirrels were predestined to be there and they shouldn't interfere with God's divine will. At the Baptist church, the squirrels had taken an interest in the baptistery. The deacons met and decided to put a water slide on the baptistery and let the squirrels drown themselves. The squirrels liked the slide and, unfortunately, knew instinctively how to swim, so twice as many squirrels showed up the following week. The Methodist church decided that they were not in a position to harm any of God's creatures. So, they humanely trapped their squirrels and set them free near the Baptist Church.
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Two weeks later the squirrels were back when the Baptists took down the water slide. But the Catholic Church came up with a very creative strategy. They baptized all the squirrels and consecrated them as members of the church. Now they only see them on Christmas and Easter. Not much was heard from the Jewish synagogue. They took one squirrel and circumcised him; they haven't seen a squirrel since... Free Haircut Bill's friend Harry walks into a barber shop, a little boy on tow, and gets the the full treatment - shave, shampoo, manicure, haircut, etc. - After the barber has finished, Harry. places the kid in the chair, and says to the barber, "I'm going to buy a tie, I'll be back in a few minutes." When the little kid's haircut was completed and Harry still hadn't returned, the barber says, "Looks like your daddy's forgotten all about you." "That wasn't my daddy," says the small fry "He just walked up, took me by the hand and said, 'Come on, kid, we're gonna get a free haircut!'
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Movie Reviews By Blake Peterson
KIWANIS CLUBS focus their community service hours to the welfare of children. CATHLAMET 1st Tues. 6 p.m. at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church; 3rd Tues. at Sugar Lillies at noon. CHEHALIS - Thursday 12 p.m. at “The Restaurant” in Sunbirds. CLATSKANIE - 1st & 3rd & 5th Tues 6 p.m. at Fultano’s; 2nd & 4th Tues 12 p.m. Colvin’s. KELSO LONGVIEW - Every Thursday at noon. Kelso Senior Center (Catlin Hall). Richard (360)636-3906 SCAPPOOSE- 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Windemere Real Estate Office) ST. HELENS - Thurs. noon at the Elks Lodge (350 Belton Rd, St Helens). ST. HELENS DAYBREAKERS - Tues 7 a.m. at Warren Country Inn, Last Tues 6pm Columbia Soil and Water District Office AMERICAN LEGION GLEN HOYER POST 175 meets in Castle Rock every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. For info call 423.9542. The LADIES AUXILIARY to Glen Hoyer Post #175 of the American Legion meets first Thursdays. For info call 423-9542. AMERICAN LEGION GUY RATHBUN Post #25 meets the 2nd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m @ Kelso Eagles For info Kandi 423.2504 BUFORD ROCKAFELLOW POST 101, The American Legion, and Auxiliary meet 2nd Friday each month at Winlock Community Building. Potluck 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.. For info Post Commander Wendy Carolan 360785-0929 or Adjutant Phil Carolan at (360) 785-0929. The FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) Naval Service Veterans, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard. Lower Columbia Branch 363 meets 6:30 p.m., 2nd Friday, Longview VFW building, 4311 Ocean Beach Highway. Information: Ray Hegr (360) 425-6981 FLEET RESERVE AUXILIARY #363 meets 2nd Fri of month at VFW Hall, 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. Potluck 6:30 p.m. meeting 7:30 p.m. Active, retired, or reserve status family members with the US Navy, Marines, Coast Guard. Info 425.4688. KOREAN WAR VETS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #321 of SW WA meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10am; Vancouver WA. Call Commander James Mead (360)907-0592 for information. KELSO-LONGVIEW ELKS LODGE #1482 meets Thurs at 7:30 p.m. for our members only. Dinner is served before Lodge at 5:30 p.m. Lunches are served Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 900 Ash St., Kelso. 360.425.1482. TOUTLE VALLEY VFW POST & AUXILIARY #10882 meets 1st Tues 7p.m. Post Home, 101 Hansen Road in Toutle. Info: Doreen 360-270-4445 TOLEDO VFW 3429, Reg. Meeting 1st Monday, Potluck at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. COWLITZ VALLEY VFW POST 1045, Meeting 2nd Wednesday, 9:00am Bingo on Tuesdays @ 6pm, with dinner at 5pm, 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview The COWLITZ VALLEY VFW LADIES AUXILIARY POST #1045 Meets 1st Thurs, 6:00pm, Breakfast for members & guest 9-11am served 2nd Sat. For info Kathe, 360-577-2592 4311 Ocean Bch Hwy, Longview CENTRALIA CWO ROBERT M. DOWLING POST #2200 Meet 2nd Tues, 7:00pm, 111 1/2 W. Main St, Centralia WINLOCK - LEWIS AND CLARK POST 3409 Meet 1st FRI, 6:00pm, Veterans Memorial Field Clubhouse, 575 Nevil Rd, Winlock SUNNYSIDE GRANGE #129 meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 6:30 for potluck, 7:30 meeting. Call 274.6013 for information & rental hall. SILVER LAKE GRANGE 2nd and 4th Thurs. Potluck 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Info Anita Morgan 748-8098, Rentals call Claudia Hunter 274-5263 CATLIN GRANGE #199 2nd & 4th Fri. 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner 2nd Friday. 7:30 meetings. More info: 423-2122; Rental call Barbara Wilburn: 425-5970. PLEASANT HILL GRANGE # 101 2nd Monday. 6:30 p.m. Potluck, meeting @ 7:15 p.m. Community Service group meets Thursdays @ 10am. Info & rentals call Zula Bryan 360-425-6101 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #9453 2nd Tuesday, 7p.m. Info & Hall Rental: Nicole Nickel 360-431-3175 WOODLAND GRANGE #178 1st Thursdays 7:30 p.m. 404 Davidson, Woodland. Info & rentals call John Burke 225-9888 CASTLE ROCK WOMANS CLUB meets every 2nd Monday at 1 p.m. 206 W. Cowlitz Street. Business meeting & program. Public iinvited. Info: 274.8149. THE PYTHIAN CASTLE 24 holds their meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 1 p.m. at the Castle Rock Womens Club, 206 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock. THE CASTLE ROCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Hattie’s Restaurant @ 5:45 p.m. The club sponsors newspaper recycling. R Square D Square Dance Club: Sept - May. 2nd Fri & 4th Sat. 7:30 pm Plus, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mainstream with Rounds. $5 admission Kelso Senior Ctr 636-1993 LONGVIEW MONTICELLO LIONS meets 6:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays, dinner and speaker at The
on 2nd & 4th Mondays. LONGVIEW EARLY BIRD LIONS meets at The Carriage Restaurant on the 1st Wednesday @6pm, 3rd Wednesday @6:45am. VADER LIONS CLUB meets 1st Thurs @ 6 p.m. & 3rd Thur @ 7 p.m. at club building on Hwy 506 in Vader for a potluck dinner and meeting. Info: 295-3087 or 295-3801. KALAMA LIONS CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon. of month, 7:00pm Kalama Comm. Bldg., 126 N. 2nd St, Kalama,Wa. All welcome. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kalama.com LONGVIEW PIONEER LIONS CLUB meets every Tuesday at noon at the Longview Eagles Club (152612th Ave) Visitors welcome. WINLOCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 12 p.m. at Guadalajara Restaurant, off SR 505. Visitors welcome. Call 7853744 info KELSO LIONS CLUB meets 1st & 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. at Kelso Presbyterian Methodist Church. Call Gary 423-7181 ROSE VALLEY GRANGE #953 meets 2nd Tues. @ 1pm, & 4th Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. 1520 Rose Valley Road, Kelso. Info: Becky 575-3977 or Debbie 414-9627 COWLITZ COUNTY VETERANS ASSOC. meets the second Friday of each month. CALL 577-6757 for locations. LONGVIEW REBEKAH LODGE NO. 305 Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at the IOOF Hall, corner of Pacific and Pine, Kelso, 1 p.m.. Info: 1-866725-3507 CASTLE ROCK EAGLES, celebrating their 100th birthday, meets at the Eagles Aerie on Huntington Ave. @ 8 p.m. every 2nd & 4th Tuesday for the Aerie & Auxiliary. KELSO EAGLES meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Aux., Aerie meets at 8 p.m. Initiation 3rd Tuesday. BINGO MonWed-Fri @ 6:30 p.m. Special Charity BINGO Monday 12 - 3 p.m. Call 425-8330 for info. CASTLE ROCK FREEMASONS 3rd Mon @ 7:30 p.m. at Lodge located on SW First Ave DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, MaryRichardson Walker Chapter. rootsweb. ancestry.com/~wamrwcdar/ FRIENDS OF CASTLE ROCK LIBRARY, 1st Mondays from 10 - 11 a.m., Library 137 Cowlitz St. West in Castle Rock WORSHIP & RECOVERY meeting, Sunday @ 1 p.m., refreshments. Positive faith group meeting. 1260 12th Ave., LV S.C.O.R.E. - Free counseling & guidance for small businesses by the nation-wide of S.C.O.R.E., Kelso/ Longview Chamber of Commerce, 1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: 1st Fri of the month at 1 p.m. @ 1639 10th Ave. 577-5890, and Auxiliary meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 11 a.m. 423-3125 MT. ST. HELENS CLUB - meets 2x week to hike on a rural trail in SW Washington &/or NW Oregon. Location and info: mtsthelensclub.org or 360- 673-2799 NATIONAL ASSOC. OF ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Longview - Kelso Chapter 1070, meet the 1st Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. at the Monticello Hotel, Longview. Info: 423.6032. LOWER COLUMBIA WOODCARVERS Tues 5 - 7 p.m. & Thurs. 1 - 4 p.m . @ LV Senior Center 274-3175 LONGVIEW BORDER CROSSINGS Volks walking meet on 2nd Tuesdays at St. John’s Hospital, Longview, @ 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Sam Korff 503-728-0400 KELSO ROTARY Meets Thursdays at 12 p.m. Lunch available to purchase. Kelso Longview Elks Lodge Call 414-5406 for more information ALTRUSA of Longview/Kelso meets Thurs from 12-1 p.m.. Lunch served $5 at all meetings except Board. Meet at Altrusa room at CAP. THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Christian Intervention program for the chemically dependent, meets Wednesday 6 p.m. at Landmark United Pentecostal, 4333 Ocean Beach Hwy, 360-636-0580 LONGVIEW GARDEN CLUB meets 10am. 4th Thurs. Jan. - November; Sept. - Oct. Nov. & Dec. meetings are on the 3rd Thurs. Grace LutheranLongview. 425-0755 Lower Columbia Genealogical Society 7:00p.m. 2nd Thurs @ Somerset Retirement Home, 2025 Tibbetts Dr., Longview. Visitors welcome. Info: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walcolgs/index.htm COWLITZ BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION meets the 3rd Thursday each month, 7 p.m. @ 3 Rivers Bible Church 102 Harris Street, Kelso, 360-749-9040 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS of Longview meets Thursday @ 5:30-6:30pm at 1414 12th Ave, Longview. Info: Gloria 360-749-7449 or www.oa.org NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) "Connections" Open Support Group Mondays @ 4-5:30pm & Thurs 12-1:30pm. Counseling avail. Call (360)703-6722 Kelso office: 109 Allen St, Kelso WA Kalamas GFWC AMALAK women's service club 1st & 3rd Thurs from Sept - May at Community Center, 216 Elm street in Kalama at 7:00 p.m. Call 360-901-1791 CASTLE ROCK TOPS # 0740 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)Thurs 9:30am, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 312 First Ave. Darlene: 703-5042.
A Quiet Place Directed by John Krasinski Starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Running Time 1 Hr., 35 Mins., PG-13 My Rating: B
In 1967’s “Wait Until Dark,” a simple thriller premise turned out to be much more spine-tingling than it had any right to be. In it, Audrey Hepburn played a blind woman forced to fight off ruthless thugs who break into her home, with only her wits and slightly enhanced hearing to guide her. For much of the film, we, like Hepburn’s Lisa, are completely in the dark. In the film’s climactic scene, for instance, we watch in agony as she and the movie’s primary villain frantically duke it out in the pitch black, with infrequently lit matches acting as our only source of lighting. Part of the reason “Wait Until Dark” has continued to work so well over the last five decades has to do with how hyperaware we are of our heroine’s limitations — and of the terrifying reality that one move in the wrong direction could could cost her her life. “The Silence of the Lambs” to “Don’t Breathe,” are built on what “Wait Until Dark” introduced, pondering how sequences of suspense might be increased if one of our senses were taken away from us, or if our ability to effectively communicate was severely limited. This year’s “A Quiet Place” exploits this idea: It takes away a basic human function as a way to give greater weight to its thrills and chills. But it does so in a far more intense manner than any of the previously mentioned features. Here, making even the most seemingly innocuous of a noise will get you killed. In “A Quiet Place,” we are immersed in a near-future world wherein a sightless, auditorily super-sensitive alien species has invaded Earth. In a matter of a few months, the beasts, who will lethally attack if you so much as whisper, have managed to wipe out the population. The few
who have survived have presumably taken to underground hideouts; anyone else has learned to live silently above ground, careful not to take too deep of breaths, cautious of chewing on their rationed goods too loudly. The film doesn’t have the ambitions of an apocalypse blockbuster like “2012,” though: worldwide devastations are predominantly shown on the front pages of newspapers, which litter the streets and are positioned toward the camera in just the right way during key moments. It’s much more intimate than that, revolving around the Abbott family. The movie opens on the 89th day of the invasion, and apparently the family has managed to survive both because they live in middle-of-nowhere farmlands and because they’re able to communicate via sign language (Regan was born without the ability to hear.) Without much adornment, “A Quiet Place” watches as they try to survive, which is complicated by the fact that Evelyn (Emily Blunt), the matriarch, is heavily pregnant. Moving about with little sound, emphasizing the expressive and agitated performances of its leads (the deaf actress Millicent Simmonds, who plays the daughter, is particularly exceptional), the movie delivers. We come for an innovative, excruciatingly intense thriller, and that’s exactly what we get. Reviews and audience reactions have been unanimously positive, though I’m disposed to think that the enthusiastic reactions have more to do with how novel and uncommon a movie like “A Quiet Place” is. I’m not so sure it’s as masterful as it’s been made out to be: If anything, it’s an especially inspired cheap thrill. But it’s a gripping success all the same, and suggests that John Krasinski, whose other filmmaking endeavors were decent but unextraordinary, might have a future in horror. A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
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2018 Home & Garden Show!
Saturday May 19 - Sunday May 20 Sat., May 19th: 9am - 5pm Sun., May 20th: 10am - 4pm It’s that time of the year when thousands upon thousands of local residents descend upon the Cowlitz Expo Center for the Home & Garden Show, put on by the Lower Columbia Contractor’s Association. Hundreds of vendors display their wares and offer specials only found at the H&G Show, offering everything from fresh flowers and landscaping supplies to solar energy, remodeling, roofing materials and bids. Ideas are bound to start percolating. In short, just about everyone will find something to satisfy their Spring or current year home improvement project palate. Teaming up with the Washington State University Master Gardener’s program, the LCCA's Home & Garden Show will offer free classes and workshops on various subjects that any NW Native could hope for regarding gardening. The Home & Garden Show charges a $2 admission or 2 cans of food. All of which is donated to a local food bank charity. Your donations help many thankful families in our community. The amount of free giveaways and service discounts more than makes up for the entrance fee. The Lower Columbia Contractor’s Association represents over 200 local area businesses, many of whom will be offering their services and products for your inspection. The Home & Garden Show is the
perfect place to come and get quotes for home repairs, discover new products and see the latest models of air conditioners or roofing materials. Whether you are looking to find a new landscape artist for your front yard to increase curb appeal, or talk to some roofing specialists about that leaky ceiling, the Home & Garden Show is where you’ll find your answers. GARDENING WORKSHOPS Saturday, May 19th 9:30am Using Native Plants for Landscaping WSU Master Gardener Dixie Edwards and her husband Scott, owners of Watershed Garden Works will discuss the advantages native plants have to offer. They will discuss considerations when using native plants and offer great alternatives to using them to spice up your yard. Native plants that offers a large variety of colors and shapes that flourish all year long in this climate. 11:00am How to Grow a Red Tomato Is trying to grow red tomatoes frustrating to you? WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of red tomatoes. You will learn how to get your tomatoes off to get an early start and what it takes to produce a great harvest of tomatoes. 12:00pm Lawn Care Professional groundskeeper and WSU Master Gardener Bryan Iverson will explain everything you wanted to
know about managing your lawn. Discussion on the proper techniques in lawn maintenance will include watering, fertilizing, weed control and mowing. Learn the best way to prepare the area for planting a new lawn. 1:00pm Tips to control moles Sadly, all too many property owners know the frustration of having that vision of a beautiful lawn ruined by moles. WSU Master Gardener Bryan Iverson will talk about which techniques are the most effective in getting rid of moles. Bryan will discuss what works and what products fail to get results. 2:00pm How to Compost using worms WSU Master Gardener Tom Welch Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the advantages of vermi-composting which uses worms to break down food into compost. Learn how to manage worms to produce great compost while getting rid of your food waste. Sunday, May 20th 11:00am Growing Vegetables, where to start! WSU Master Gardener Billie Bevers
will discuss what to do in your vegetable garden to plan and prepare it for planting. You will learn when to plant, how to start get an early start and what to takes to maintain healthy plants to get a great harvest. 12:30pm Tips to Save 4 Buying Groceries Debbie Fredricks will discuss ways for you to reduce your grocery bill. Do you really save money using coupons? Are BOGO’s (Buy one get one) always cheapest? Do the big box stores really offer big savings? Retailers are skilled at separating you from your money. Learn insider tips from a former advertising manager on how to save money not only on groceries but on many other items you purchase. 1:30pm Fruit Tree Pruning for summer WSU Extension Agent Gary Fredricks will demonstrate the technique used when pruning fruit trees. Pruning your trees will control the size of the tree and improve fruit quality. Fruit trees should be pruned every year. Proper pruning techniques reduces disease and promotes greater fruit production.
Shopping Math…
Young Larry stopped by the corner grocery store and read the following list to the clerk: 10 pounds sugar at $1.25 a pound… 4 pounds coffee at $1.50 a pound… 2 pounds butter at $1.10 a pound… 2 bars soap at $.83 each…How much does that come to? asked Larry. "Twenty-two dollars and thirty-six cents." "If I gave you three ten dollar bills, how much change would I get??" asked the boy. "Seven dollars and sixty-four cents," stated the clerk, who's getting irritated by all the questions. Larry said, as he disappeared through the door, "I don't want to buy the items. That's our arithmetic lesson for tomorrow, and I needed some help with it."
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Adorable Adoptee
Every year since 1915, millions of Americans come together during the first full week of May to show their compassion for animals. For over 100 years Be Kind to Animals Week has worked with children, parents, teachers, and celebrities to build a better world for animals. Take a walk through history to see some of the remarkable milestones and personalities that have made Be Kind to Animals Week the longest-running commemorative week in U.S. history and the most successful humane education campaign ever! Be kind - and show your compassion for animals - by taking our Kindness pledge! Join us and pledge to build a better world for animals all year long. Then be sure to share with your family and friends so they can join the effort! www.kindness100.org Take the Kindness Pledge I believe in kindness and compassion for all animals, and that all animals are entitled to humane treatment. I will be kind to animals all year round by: *Buying humanely raised products.
I will seek out eggs, meat, and dairy products that are humanely raised, such as American Humane Certified products, helping to ensure the welfare of 10 billion farm animals. *Protecting Earth's Animals. I will learn about conservation efforts, and teach my family about wild animals and the need to protect them by visiting Humane Certified™ zoos, aquariums and conservation centers. *Protecting Animal Actors. I will look for films featuring American Humane’s “No Animals Were Harmed®” end credit, ensuring the safety of hundreds of thousands of animal stars each year. *Adopting from an animal shelter. If I choose to adopt or rescue a pet, I will do so from an animal shelter or a reputable breeder, saving the life of one of the 6-8 million animals who end up abandoned each year. Kind Ways to Celebrate Adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue; take care of your own pet through vaccinations and up-to-date identification; appreciate wildlife through creating inviting spaces for butterflies etc.; report animal abuse. Sudoku Puzzle Answer from p.9
'Mia' - 4yr old Border Collie mix Ready for a forever Home!
Meet: 'Mittens'
Meet Mittens, a super-friendly kitty that has the most soothing purr. She "purr-talks". The moment she catches your attention, she will start with her purr-talk. She's probably telling you her exciting tale when she tangled with a raccoon, and lost. Medical care for the wound required her back shaved. The hair is growing back, the scars are still visible, but healing nicely. Poor Mittens! Raccoons (and possums) can be vicious, and
outdoor kitties don't stand a chance. Mittens will make a wonderful family cat, as she is very social, and very loving. She is spayed, current on her vaccinations and microchipped. rpaws.petfinder.com facebook.com/rescued.paws
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