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From the Editor’s Desk Freshly returned from a glorious vacation to Hawaii in order to rest and visit a dear friend of my mom's, the May issue was waiting for me. Another bittersweet encounter. Mother's Day. A special day in so many ways, and one that is sure to be filled with tears of joy and tears of grief for my immediate family. I'll remember my beautiful momma on this Mother's Day, as I certainly hope you take the time to remember or honor yours. It's hard work being a mom. Take, for instance, my oldest daughter's birthday, which also happens to fall on Mother's Day. This isn't just any old birthday. This is her 13th Birthday! Yikes, I have a teenager! And what a fantastically glorious one at that. She is beautiful, smart, witty, talented, gifted, and an amazing person all around. I couldn't be more excited to see what her teenage years bring her, and where God places her for His purposes. What an exciting time for my own momma heart. My middle daughter has her 11th Birthday only nine days later! It's really hard for me to start comprehending that I have a 13 year old and 11 year old daughter, followed by their 7 year old little brother. It's a different time of my life, that's for sure. No more Pampers or pacifiers! I'll take it. ☺ My heart is sad that their Mimi Toni won't be here to see them reach these sweet milestones, and to celebrate with them. But if I know my mom, she's got the angels in heaven whirring around some noise makers and singing at the top of their lungs.
And I know my mom. Yes, "know" and not "knew". There are some things that you just don't change when someone dies, and for me, that's "knowing" them. Because really, they live on inside of us. In our actions, in how we've chosen different things in life because of their influence. We "know" them. Mothers young, mothers old. There are mothers all around that we know. Perhaps you're like me and you've lost yours? Take a moment to take stock of the maternal figures surrounding you, and perhaps you will find one to fill that mothering role. So many of our seniors have wonderful 'mothering' stories for us. Not only stories, but wisdom and strength as well. They've been down the road a lot longer than the younger generations. This issue is bi-fold, and encompasses both Mother's Day and the Senior focus. It is National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 25 this month, and every step helps. Whether you are a senior yourself, or have seniors in your family, I hope that this issue makes you smile, gives you some new information, offers you hope, and that you would share it with others. Until next month.
Michelle Myre Pub./Editor [Photo: Toni Reich and Michelle Myre, in Leavenworth on a special and incredibly memorable mother-daughter trip.]
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Ryderwood Spring Fair
See How They Run • 5/6-5/22
May 20th and 21st, 2016 “Spring into Summer” at Ryderwood’s Spring Arts & Crafts Fair and Quilt Show. Community Hall (305 Morse St.) will host the majority of the Vendors as well as “Grandma’s Kitchen” Bake Sale. The Bake Sale is the fundraiser of the Ryderwood Women’s Christian Service. The Quilt Show and overflow vendors will be up the street in Pioneer
Hall (201 Morse St.). Golf Cart shuttles will be available. A second historic quilt from the 1930’s will be on display as well as many others. The Town’s Veterans (there are both VFW and AMVETS Posts) will serve lunch at the Café from 11-2. All proceeds are invested in Ryderwood and assisting other veterans. Quilt showing questions should contact Patty at (360) 430-5211. Crafters contact Linda at (360) 295-0069
Below Left Photo: Who is the real Reverend Toop? Find out in the hilarious farce See How They Run at Love Street Playhouse this May 6th-22nd. As pictured from left to right: Henry Lorch of Woodland (as Rev. Lionel Toop), Damon Apelt (as Clive), Ryan Gaylor of Longview (as The Spy), Glenn Russell of Vancouver (as the Sergeant) and Christopher Cleveland of Vancouver (as Rev. Humphrey). Immediate Left Photo: Loads of laughter await theater goers, where they can experience Ida (played by Becky Skinner), dragging Miss Skillon (played by Michele Glover) into a closet! All photography by Darcy Elliot Photography. For tickets and other information visit their web site LoveStreetPlayhouse.com
Love Street Playhouse continues its 2016 Season with Phillip King’s farce, See How They Run, from May 6th through May 22nd at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave in Woodland, WA. See How They Run is a whirlwind comedy set after World War II, in the living room of a vicarage in the ficti-
tious village of Merton-cum-Middlewick, as a young vicar’s wife tries to fit into a small, tightly knit English village. Prepare to be out of breath from laughter as mistaken identities and ludicrous situations run wild in this irrepressible English farce. David Roberts of Vancouver directs the cast of veteran actors at
Love Street Playhouse. The cast stars Glendyne Reinmiller (Penelope Toop), Henry Lorch (The Rev. Lionel Toop), Becky Skinner (Ida), Michele Glover (Miss Skillon), Damon Apelt (Corporal Clive Winton), Ryan Gaylor (The Spy), Don Smith (The Bishop of Lax), Christopher Cleveland (The Rev. Arthur Humphrey), and Glenn Russell (Sergeant Towers). The artistic team includes owner and artistic director Melinda Leuthold (producer and costumes), David Roberts (director), Lou Pallotta (set design) and Robert Pallotta (lighting design). “This year we wanted to bring fun to our audiences and we thought that See How They Run would be a
great fit for our season line up,” says Melinda Leuthold. “The humor, crazy antics, and mistaken identities as actors run in and out of doors will keep everyone in stitches throughout the performance.” Performances of See How They Run will take place at Love Street Playhouse located at 126 Loves Ave, Woodland, from May 6th through the 22nd. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Thursdays (5/12 & 5/19) at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15-$18 in advance when you choose your seats online by visiting the theatre’s website at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by calling (360)907-9996.
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Beloved Steven R. Sari of crab and salmon, living the life in the great Alaskan wilderness. Steve was a master seaman and sportsman, and many of his greatest lifelong memories were in the woods with his brothers, father and great friends. Funny and jovial, Steve’s stories and jokes could put any stranger at ease and his sense of humor brought joy and laughter to his family and friends. Steve accepted all people and befriended strangers quickly. If you were a friend of Steve’s, you had the best there was, as he loved his friends deeply and always kept them close to his heart. Steve returned to the Longview area in 1987, joining his father and brothers in the family business. An owner of Columbia Ford, Steve was an integral part of its success by taking the fleet department to new levels as a perennial top 10 nationallyranked dealership for government sales. Steve’s expertise in finance, especially his ability to explain the benefits of leasing, helped countless customers with their vehicle purchases, which led to his achievement as the top-leasing sales professional for two years running in the Ford Seattle Region. Steve dove into important projects with gusto and heart, serving as contributor and leader when the
need arose. Steve was a member of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association and served on the board at the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce. Numerous charities benefitted from Steve’s support over the years. Having served on the executive board at Community House for 26 years, Steve’s passion was to provide support and guidance to the homeless and disadvantaged in greater Cowlitz County. Steve’s uncanny sense of style was evident in his surroundings and Steve could create a work of art with his skills as a carpenter, engineer, and landscape designer. As a host, Steve loved to entertain guests for elaborate meals or simple campfire fare; and his world was complete by having his friends and family near to celebrate life in the moment. Those who knew Steve best could always count on his quick wit, his generous laugh, and his motto “don’t say whoa in a mudhole — just keep goin!” In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community House or St. Vincent de Paul in Longview. Please offer your condolences at www.tdn.com/obits. [Editor's Note: Steve Sari was a wonderful person whom I had the distinct pleasure of knowing, through working with his brother Phil on advertising. Always quick with a joke and a laugh, Steve will be sorely missed. My prayers and heart is with the Sari family and friends, and the staff at Columbia Auto Group.]
crowdsourcing campaign through Move Your Mountain, has raised more than $10,000 in a little over six months to fund iPads for non-verbal children like Isaac, who passed away at the age of 7. Choosing the right platform can help ensure the success of your campaign. Move Your Mountain offers mentors to support new users via email and live chat, helping tell a compelling story and even select impactful photos and videos. The service also offers the lowest fees currently available with no campaign time limits. Learn more at moveyourmountain.org. Donations. When casseroles have been delivered, cards sent and other immediate needs seen to, you may find yourself asking what next. That's when a thoughtful gesture such as donating your time, money or things to a related charity is sure to be appreciated. Your contributions may or may not directly affect the individual you're acting on behalf of, but the show of support sends a strong message. Gifting differently.
If you have a gifting occasion on the horizon, take advantage of the opportunity. Ask others to forego the gifts they may have sent you, and instead direct those resources to your loved one in need, whether in the form of money or items they need, such as books, new pajamas or a cozy blanket. On the flip side, if you're the one giving, let your recipient know a contribution has been made in his or her name and share some information in a thoughtful card. Stress relief. When crises occur, day-to-day concerns get pushed aside. But over time, worries such as lawn care and household chores can wear on caregivers and injured or ill individuals alike. Work together to create a task list, then enlist help from others to tackle the list and reduce stress. When bad things happen, it's natural to feel helpless. Taking charge and taking action can help you constructively manage through a time of need, encourage others to do the same and make a meaningful difference in your community. (Family Features)
Sept. 14, 1955 - April 8, 2016
Steven Robert Sari was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., Sept. 14, 1955, and passed away at his home from a sudden cardiac event April 8, 2016. Steve was one of five children born to William and Norma Sari of Longview, his older brother David preceding him in death in 1974. Steve is survived by his parents; two sons, Will and Lane; his fiance and love of his life, Dalinda Race; three brothers, William, Pat (Sue), and Phil (Connie); and a younger sister, Aunamarie Rybar (Peter). Steve was an incredible father, brother and son. His sons, his immediate and extended family were his greatest treasures. When his family moved to
Longview in 1964, Steve began attending St. Rose School. It was during his early years there that Steve had once declared he wanted to be a priest. Steve’s faith and spirituality were always paramount in his life. He demonstrated at a very early age that there was nothing greater than taking care of a friend in need. Steve graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1973, where he made cherished memories wrestling and playing football alongside his brothers. An All-Conference football player, Steve went on to play football at Mount Hood Community College. Steve was a gifted athlete on any playing field, whether he was skiing on the water, or in the mountains, scuba diving or tackling the outdoors. He was a risk-taker and adventureseeker wherever his journeys took him. Steve graduated from Central Washington University where he earned his pilot’s license and pursued his passion for flying, taking his family and friends on many trips throughout Washington and Oregon. Steve found great peace and comfort on land, sea, and in the air. Steve’s love for adventure eventually took him to his second home in Petersburg, Alaska. Steve lived and worked on the high seas for the next 10 years as a commercial fisherman
How to take action in tough times When things go awry for someone you love, it can be hard to know just how to help. Don't let fear of saying or doing the wrong thing prevent you from taking action. It's important to remember that some gesture, whether big or small, is better than doing nothing at all. If you find yourself unsure of how you can lend a hand in a time of need, start by envisioning what you might find helpful if you ever found yourself in the same situation. Also take into account special circumstances that may hinder delivering on that need and seek alternatives. For example, a child fighting a severe illness may be desperately missing friends from school, but visitors are limited due to his compromised immune system. Your answer: work with the child's teacher and have classmates make cards or funny videos you can share. Overcoming emotion and channel-
ing that energy into action can be a challenge when times are tough, but these ideas will help give you the inspiration to get started: Acknowledgement. Sometimes the greatest help can be hearing that you're not alone. A simple call or a card letting your loved one know that you're thinking of them is a small but important gesture in a time of need. Not knowing what to say or fear that talking about it will bring more pain keeps many people quiet in the face of tragedy. A support system that helps chase away a sense of isolation is important. Crowdsourcing. Relying on the vastness of social media is a smart strategy for gaining financial support, whether it's helping defray expenses or raising funds in honor of a special person or cause. For example, iPads from Isaac, a
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Why God Made Moms Answers by second grade school children 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
Toledo Fishing Derby TLC Kid's fishing Derby May 14 • Ages 0-14 South Lewis County Pond in Toledo from 8:00am-1:00pm. Derby Registration in $10.00 per vehicle and $1.00 wristband. All procedds go to the TLC Outdoor
Recreational Scholarship. This is a skills event and many prizes will be awarded with the top prize donated by Gary Loomis and Bob's Sporting Goods. Bring your own pole and tackle and try to catch a prize fish!
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. I’d make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me. 3. To get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.
‘Cherish your dreams, they are the stepping stones to your future.’ ~Jonnie Knowles
Spring Artisans Faire “Spring Artisan Faire” on Friday, May 3rd at Cassava’s Fusion Cafe, 14th & Broadway, Longview from 10am to 6pm. Artists will be there in person with their creations for sale. Choose from gorgeous Stained Glass, photography, jewelry, fused glass, wooden bowls, Metal Art and much
more!.
Find the perfect gift just in time for Mother’s Day and Graduation. For more information and pictures of each artist’s work, find them on Facebook at “The Artisan Guild of Mt St Helens” or email their group at: theartisanguild@yahoo.com
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The Gateway to Motherhood Melanie Kitchens, CCCE, CLD Gateway Perinatal Resouces Having lived a bit more than a half a century, I find that one of my favorite words is ‘Seasons’. Maybe because I’m a die-hard Pete Seeger fan and love the way he took words from Ecclesiastes and turned them into a catchy song, most notably made famous by The Byrd’s, Turn, Turn, Turn. “There is a season and a time to every purpose ….” What is the season of motherhood? When does it begin? How long does it last? What is its purpose? Just as each woman conceives, carries and bears her child in her own unique way, each woman becomes a mother in her own unique way. Some women feel that motherly instinct the moment they receive confirmation
they are pregnant, for some it slowly develops over the nine months of pregnancy surfacing forcefully upon first site of their newborn while for others it takes time after the baby is born to become fully conscious her new season of motherhood. Research shows there is an increase in brain activity in a woman’s amygdala when she becomes a mother. (Zeki, 2003) This activity results in a higher response of love, protection, and tenderness when a new mother is shown a picture of her baby. Through this heightened activity a mother acquires the ability to discern the different cries of her baby, whether they are in need of something specific or just a little extra snuggle. There is also known to be a hor-
monal shift in women as they enter motherhood. (Eyal Abrahama, 2014) The same Oxytocin hormone which works to initiate and keep her labor going helps her bond with her new baby after birth. As with any relationship, spending time with her new baby, feeding, holding, caressing, and bathing releases more oxytocin which can solidify the loving bond between mother and child. This combination of brain development and hormonal changes may be called the season of motherhood. It begins at a different time for each woman and it lasts forever. Its purpose is for a mother to love, protect and nurture her child into the next season of her life...the wonderful season of Grand-mother. As a childbirth educator I feel part of my responsibility is to help women transition into this next, amazing, season of their lives. I give them the nuts and bolts on labor and delivery, birth options, breathing techniques and medication choices if they so desire. I can help prepare them for the
This year's Fire Mountain Grill Mother’s Day Brunch, will of course be held on Sunday, May 8th. (See ad page 11.) Make your reservations early, says owner and proprietor, Mike Casetta. “We really fill up during the 11am 1pm time periods, and last year we were completely booked.”
physical changes which take place in motherhood, as well as the emotional ones. Not all women find this change of seasons easy or pleasant at first. Hopefully in a childbirth preparation class I can help calm some fears and clear up misunderstandings. I can let them know there is no one manual on becoming a mother, because there is no single perfect mother model, or perfect child model. Each woman needs to bring her own strengths into motherhood. Above all, as a childbirth educator, I endeavor to give new moms the confidence they need, to laugh, to weep, to build up, to break down, to cast stones, to gather stones and to dance their way through the season of motherhood. They need to be reminded, “There is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.” (Seeger, 1965) Melanie Kitchens teaches child birth and parenting classes at PeaceHealth Women’s Health Pavilion. Check out her classes at www.peacehealth.org
The Brunch Buffet, which is full of upscale and delicious items, such as fresh baked pastries, honey ham, prime rib and cocktail prawns, a fabulous way to honor mom. If that's not enough, a complete and decadent dessert buffet awaits your taste buds. And who wouldn't enjoy an awesome mountain for a dining companion? Adults $27.95, Children under 12 are $1/year of age, and Seniors 60+ are $22.95. Reservations: (360)274-5217 Fire Mountain Grill Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center
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COUPON CENTR AL Longview Library Book Sale: Vintage ($1) & Collectible books ($1), sheet music, early 1900 magazines, WWII Books, and more. Closeout prices. May 12-14 • 10:00am-4:30pm
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NOTICE: * Tuesday Game Days are cancelled and will start up Fall. * Starting May 3rd, the Center will be closed on Tuesdays, except the Special event Tuesdays as listed above. * Any person age 50+ is invited to 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 the exercise classes from 9:30am to 10:30am! Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday: “Write Your Life Story” will meet in the Center at 1pm - 3pm. Every Wednesday: CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $3.00, PLEASE call #636-2118 (by Monday) for reservations. Paper Tole classes 1pm - 3pm. Every Thursday: Fun Quilting proj-
ects will take place from 12pm to 3pm and Pinochle games are played in the Center later at 7pm and is 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!! from 1pm-3pm. Game on. SPECIAL EVENTS: Tuesday, May 10th: Program presentation features Castle Rock School Superintendent as our speaker. She will report on the end of year statistics, and starts at 11am, followed by a potluck lunch at noon. Join us for a time of fellowship and educational information. Thursday, May 19th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am 1pm. Have a valid punch card.
join the Castle Rock Senior Center. Lifetime membership is $5.00. Activities, newsletter, new friendships and more are offered. Castle Rock Senior Center 222 - 2nd Ave, Castle Rock, WA (360)274-7502
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.
Senior Connection Expo: May 11 Wednesday, May 11th 10am - 2pm Cowlitz County Event Center Connecting seniors, caregivers and their families to community resources for better living! Join the crowd at the 9th Annual Senior Connection Expo. With doors opening at 10am at the Cowlitz Event Center, you’ll want to have your comfortable shoes on to ensure a great day. Various project workshops will be
presented, as well as multiple vendor booths, full of valuable information, services and products. This is a time for bringing your questions and for taking home lots of goodies and information. Grab a few friends, your family members or a neighbor and join us for this special Senior Expo. It’s focused on everything seniors, so if you have a question or are looking for information, this is the place to be! (Info: Kelli @ 501-8365)
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Longview Seniors an Active Bunch! The Longview Senior Center (LSC) is a place hopping with activity, and that’s quite literal! Located at 1111 Commerce Avenue in Downtown Longview, fun gatherings and activities await those 50 years and older. Seniors gather at the LSC for a variety of events, as outlined below. If you are interested in joining the LSC, $10 or $15 for a couple thru the year and you are welcome to stop by for information or give them a call. Local business owner and senior, Brenda Courser, went to one of the lunch and dancing events in 2014 and had such a positive experience, she is now the Vice President, Publicity Chairperson and the Moose Dance coordinator, and helps out in a variety of different ways. “Everyone was very friendly and made me feel very welcome,” she recalled about her first visit, “I have been a regular ever since!” The members of the LSC are a group of “young seniors” according to Courser, and she and the other seniors at the Center would love to meet you. Here are the events and activities that you are invited to participate in and learn more about. There are also fun Dinner & Dancing evenings that your friends and family are welcome to attend, and will benefit the Longview Senior Center. Activities @ LSC: • Dancing to live music 2-3 times a week • Line dancing lessons 3 days a week • Lunches 2 days a week • Pinochle 4 days a week • Woodcarvers 2 days a week • Billiards 5 days a week
• Casino Bus Trips • Karaoke • Cribbage • Bunco • Bingo • Crafts • Games • AARP Classes • Rummage Sale • Annual Picnic every August • Informational Seminars Activities at the Cowlitz Valley Moose Lodge (see ad p.5): • Dinner & Dancing to the King Brothers or Alvin Jones and Crystal Pool Revival on the 3rd Wednesday of each month The Longview Senior Center is having a May membership drive with $10 single or $15 couples dues. Visit their booth at the Senior Expo May 11 at the Cowlitz County Event Center. Benefits of Senior Centers: • Friendship / Fellowship • Support • Activities • Nutritional Lunches • Some place to go and get out of the house • Be with like-minded people Longview Senior Center 1111 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632 (360)636-0210
Acupuncture Northwest Now Offers HydroMassage Most of us are familiar with the term 'massage', and images of floating on a peaceful cloud while someone massages tired and sore muscles come to mind. So just what is a 'HydroMassage', you may be asking yourself? If you have sat in the massage chairs at the mall, or nail salon, the idea is much the same, but far more revolutionary in its current technology and physical impact. The big difference is there are no wheels or other grinding blocks pounding against your skin, only the exhilerating feeling of jet propelled streams of water, massaging your tension and pain away. Touch screen controlled, so a completely customized experience is able to be managed right from
your HydroMassage chair. Easy to get in, easy to get out, the HydroMassage schedules in 15 minute increments, and allows for no down time hassle with clothing. Acupuncture NW is offering a free 10 minute trial on their new HydroMassage Lounge Chair. You haven't felt anything like it before. Call to schedule: 636-0991 1328 - 9th Ave, Longview WA
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Lilac Days @ Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens Grand Opening: The Elk Inn Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs through Mother’s Day, May 8th, this year. Each spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens host Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens, buy their favorite lilacs, visit Hulda’s Victorian era home, and shop for special items in the gift shop. Lilac Sales, the Farmhouse and Gift Shop are only open during Lilac Days. (April 16th - May 8th 2016) Gardens are open daily 10:00am 4:00pm year round. A $3.00 gate fee is payable at the entrance. Children under 12 years old enter free when accompanied by an adult. Each year, thousands of visitors step back in time to discover the 1880’s Victorian Farmhouse and country gardens that comprise the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. The national historic site is located 30 minutes north of Portland, Oregon and 2-1/2 hours south of Seattle, Wash-
ington at 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, Washington 98674 Hulda Klager came to this country from Germany with her family in 1865 when she was two years old. She spoke often of her love for flowers and how as a little girl in Wisconsin she would wander Tulips & Lilacsthrough the woods near her home looking for wildflowers. Her family moved to Woodland, Washington in 1877 when Hulda was 13 years old, where they purchased farmland and built a home. Years later, even though Hulda was busy with the demands of marriage, home and family, she continued to find time to work with flowers. ‘The Lilac Lady’ In 1905 she began hybridizing lilacs and by 1920 she had developed so many new varieties that she decided to hold an open house each spring when the lilacs were in full bloom to share her efforts with other lilac enthusiasts. This practice caused her to become known as “The Lilac Lady.”
At left: A herd of elk graze in the morning mist at The Elk Inn; Below: The Elk Inn stands sunning itself in an early spring pose. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a covered porch await your brood. For reservations, call Paddy or Steve at The Elk Inn: (360) 751-5231
A Special Invitation from Steve and Paddy Elkins, owners of the new Elk Inn, on Sunday, May 15th from 1pm-to4pm. You are invited to an Open House to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of The Elk Inn, a furnished vacation home, located at 4749 Spirit Lake Highway in Silverlake, WA, site of the former Creation Information Center and Seven Wonders Museum and Bookstore. Steve and Paddy Elkins recently purchased the property, and live in the back building on the land (the former bookstore). The vacation house is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-story country home with a fireplace and a great view of Mt. St. Helens. There is a large covered deck for mountain gazing. It has been tastefully furnished and is ready to be enjoyed by individuals, couples, families, or small groups wanting to get away to a place of serenity and beauty. A herd of elk, deer, Canadian Geese, ducks and other water-fowl frequent Elk Meadow and the duck pond, and a herd of "Oreo Cows" (Galloway-Belties) graze next-door. It's a lovely place to relax, unwind, and make some fabulous memories with your own herd. The vacation home has three bed-
rooms: The master bedroom has a queen-size bed and a private bathroom adjoining it; the middle bedroom has two comfortable twin beds that slide together to make a king-size bed; the third bedroom has a comfortable queen-size bed. The comfy sofa in the living-room provides a 7th sleeping space. The kitchen is generously outfitted with pots & pans, plates, glassware, flatware, etc. Guests just bring their own food, if they wish to eat in, or they can avail themselves of the many great restaurants close by: Parker's Steakhouse, El Compadre, Patty's Place at Nineteen Mile House, and the Fire-Mountain Grill at Hoffstadt Bluffs, to name just a few. The vacation home is family-friendly and pet-friendly. The year-round rate is $125/night plus any applicable fees and taxes. Linens, towels and soap products are provided. If you have a pet, a $10/per pet per night fee applies. Daily rates are based upon doublecoccupancy, and a $15/per person (after the first two people) fee applies. Guests can expect to pay a one-time cleaning fee of $40 per occupancy and state and local taxes of 9.7%. All-in-all, a reasonable price for a great vacay-retreat spot. Visit The Elk Inn for the open house and have one of Doris's famous cinnamon rolls! The Elk Inn: Steve or Paddy Elkins 360-751-5231
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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 the 2nd Friday of the month at the 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 the 2nd Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the VFW Hall located at 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. For info or questions please call Ruby at (360) 577-0414 or Jeannette at (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 360575-3977 WOODLAND GRANGE #178 2nd & 4th Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Potluck, meeting @ 7:15 p.m. Info & rentals call John Burke 225-9888 CASTLE ROCK WOMANS CLUB meets every 2nd Monday at 1 p.m. 206 W. Cowlitz Street. Business meeting & program. Public iinvited. Info: 274.8149. THE PYTHIAN CASTLE 24 holds their meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 1 p.m. at the Castle Rock Womens Club, 206 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock. THE CASTLE ROCK LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Hattie’s Restaurant @ 5:45 p.m. The club sponsors newspaper recycling. R Square D Square Dance Club: Sept - May. 2nd Fri & 4th Sat. 7:30 pm Plus, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mainstream with Rounds. $5 admission Kelso Senior Ctr 636-1993
LONGVIEW MONTICELLO LIONS meets 6:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays, dinner and speaker at The Carriage Restaurant on 12th LONGVIEW EARLY BIRD LIONS meets at The Carriage Restaurant on the 1st Wednesday @6pm, 3rd Wednesday @6:45am. THE VADER LIONS CLUB meets the 1st Thursday @ 6 p.m. and the 3rd Thursday @ 7 p.m. at the club’s building on Hwy 506 in Vader for a potluck dinner and meeting. Info: 295-3087 or 295-3801. KALAMA LIONS CLUB - www.kalama-lions.com. LONGVIEW PIONEER LIONS CLUB meets every Tuesday at noon at the Longview Eagles Club (152612th Ave) Provide humanitarian service to the citizens of the area, visitors are 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 COWLITZ BEE ASSOCIATION meets the 3rd Thursday each month @ WSU Extension Office, 7 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS of Longview meets Thursday @ 7:30pm at Longview United Methodist Church. 2851 30th Ave, Longview. Info: Gloria 360-7497449 or www.oa.org NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) "Connections" Open Support Group Mondays @ 4-5:30pm and Thursdays 12-1:30pm. STRIVE Series; Dealing with emotional and/or addiction issues Tuesdays 1-2:30pm: Counseling availabe. Call (360)703-6722 NAMI SW WA Kelso office: 109 Allen St, Kelso WA
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 360-751-3181 Centralia 360-807- 4313 Packwood 360-494-4767 Grace Lutheran Church, MS Longview 360-423-4105 Dover Street, Longview Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2725 Worship: Sunday 10:30am www.Glcmslv.net Bethany Lutheran Church (360)414-4147 2900 Parkview Drive, Longview Office: (360)577-8240 Pastor Julie Bracken Grace United Methodist Church, Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Vader, 295.3402 Rev. Steven A. Caskey, pastor Castle Rock Christian Church Sunday worship service – 12:15 p.m. 542 Huntington Ave. S, Castle R. Potluck every 2nd Sunday Sunday school – 9 am (all ages) Quilting on Mondays & Thursdays Sunday Worship – 10 am Dr. John Leffler, Senior Pastor Baptist Church 6th-12th Gr. youth Wed, 6-7:30 pm Highland’s 371 20th Avenue 425-1960 Longview 360-274-6771 M-F, 9:30a -1:30pm Sunday School 9:00am Call for home groups/studies Worship Service 11:00am www.cr-cc.org Pastor Larry Pedigo 703-2117 Castle Rock Church of the Nazarene House of Prayer for All Nations 456 Pioneer Ave. NE, Castle Rock 868 9th ave. Longview, WA Sunday School classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship Celebration 10:45 a.m. Morning Service 11:15 AM Evening church service 6:30 p.m. Evening Service 6 PM Women’s Bible study Th 10:30am Rev. Reo McBride, 274.6546 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Allen Street, Kelso Castle Rock First Baptist Church 2200 (360) 211 Front Ave. NW, Castle Rock M & F423-3650 Daily Mass 12:15 PM Pastor Joel Royce 274-4113 Sat Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Sun Bible Study all ages: 9:45am Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Worship 11a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Wed 1:30pm Cowboy Church: Last Sat.; 3-6pm Kalama Baptist Church, Pastor Wes Eader Castle Rock Church of Nazarene 112 Vincent Rd, Kalama WA 456 Pioneer Ave NE, Castle Rock 9:45am - Sunday School (360)274-6546 11:00am - Worship Pastor Reo McBride www.kalamabaptist.com Sunday Service: 10:45am Call 673-5570 Sunday School: 9:30am Children’s Service: 11:00am Kelso First United Methodist Church Sunday Eve Service: 6:00pm 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso Women’s Bible Study: Wed 6:00pm Contemporary Service 9:00 am Sunday School 9:20 am Castle Rock United Methodist Traditional Service 11:00 am 241 First Street, Castle Rock Wed: Children (Grade 1-12) 5:30-7 pm Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor Vonda McFadden Worship 10:55 a.m. Sunday 360-423-7480 Youth Group: Sundays 2 p.m. www.kelsofirstumc.org Rev. Pam Brokaw - 274.4252 Lexington Bible Fellowship Central Christian Church 98 Garden Street, Kelso (Lexington) 401 Crawford St., Kelso Sunday school @ 9:45am Worship -11am, school @ 9:30am Sunday worship @ 11am Jerry Hancuff Wednesdays @ 6pm (Youth @ 6:45 Pastor www.lexingtonbible.org Bible Studies - many available Russ Tevis, Minister Life Center 360-425-3420 Church Office Corner of Rock & Pine in Centralia Sundays at 10:30am or Oyler Rd & Hwy 12 in Ethel Community of Christ, Longview Sundays 202 Delaware Street 9:00am 360-736-5898 Pastor Sharon West www.yourlifecenter.com Classes all ages: 10:00am Living Hope Church Worship Service: 11:00am 2711 NW Andreson, Vancouver 11:00am Sundays Church of Christ Pastor Dean Jenks (360)944-3905 300 St. Helen’s St., Toledo, Wa Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Longview Church of Christ Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 2219 50th Ave. Sunday Bible Class 9:30, Sunday Worship 10:30 John Gadberry, Minister Pastor Larry Hartwick 360-274-8570 Longview Church of the Nazarene Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2218 E. Kessler Blvd. - Longview 814 - 15th Ave, Longview Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 8:30am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday “Celebration” - 11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery Thurs at 6 p.m Thursday Worship - 6:30 p.m. 360-577-1100 Pastor David Martin, Senior Pastor Longview Community Church, Church office - 360-423-3250 2323 Washington Way - Longview www.elclongview.com Contemporary Service 8:45 a.m. Sun. Traditional Service 11 a.m. Sun. Faith Fellowship Lutheran Brethren; Pastor John Williams 423.6380 Church 210 Fishers Lane, Kelso LongviewCommunityChurch.org Pastor Chris Leingang Worship at 10:00am Longview Presbyterian Church www.fflbc.org 3808 Pennsylvania St., Longview Church Office (360) 425-4390 Worship and Children’s Class: Sundays at 10am Fathers House Church Bill Van Nostran 577-8951 1315 Commerce Ave, Longview Pastor www.longviewpresbychurch.net Worship Sundays: 9am, 10:30am Pastor Chuck Tilton 423-7826 Longview Pentecostal Church www.FathersHouseChurch.com 4333 OB Highway, 636-0580 Sunday School 11am, Worship 12pm Fireside Fellowship Bible Study Wed 7pm, Youth Fri. 7pm 271 Atmore Road, Toutle Pastor Perry Hanchey
New and Living Way Church 951 Delaware St., Longview 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 Stella Lutheran Chapel 124 Sherman Road, Longview Pastor Carol Plummer Sunday Worship 10:00 am Office (360) 423-3795 (Wed. Only) Toledo New Life Assembly of God 420 Silver Street, Toledo 864-4366 Worship: Sun. @ 10am, Wed. @ 6pm Dinner on Wednesdays @ 5:15pm Food Bank: Last Tue/Wed of month Toutle Christian Fellowship 5067 Spirit Lake Hwy – Toutle Worship Service Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor Denny Martinez www.toutle.org (360)274-6305 Vader Assembly of God Church 302 - 6th St., Vader (360)295-3756 Pastor Tracy Durham Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6:00pm Wed. Adult Study, Kidz Church: 7p.m. Valley View Church of God 1435 - 33rd Ave, Longview WA Pastor Dwayne Cothron (360)636-6787 Worship Sundays @ 10am & 6pm Word of Life Christian Center 277 Brown Rd. E, Chehalis Sunday 9:45am / Wed 7pm Study 360-864-4407 / 360-523-8828
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Movie Reviews
By Blake Peterson
Young Collector By Pat Nelson Valley Bugler Columnist Logan Haeffner, a Woodland fiveyear-old, is already a collector. He collects coins. Logan has visited the Woodland post office with his mother, Christa Haeffner, for the past year, and that's where he shares his passion for coins with Tori Clifford, postmaster, and Mindy, a postal clerk.
Tori Clifford said, "The first time I met Logan, he was down on the floor of the post office. I asked if he had lost something, and he said he was just looking for coins someone might have dropped." Each time Logan visits the post office, he brings the women up to date on which coins he is looking for and what he has found since his last visit. He checks the floor and under the counters for coins accidentally dropped or left purposely for him to find. In March when Logan and his mom went to the post office to mail a package, Postmaster Tori read this letter to Logan. "Dear Logan, I have been advised by your local Postmaster, Tori Clifford, that you are an avid coin collector. She stated you can identify every coin that she shows you and that you also know about military challenge coins. What an accomplishment! Because of your love and enthusiasm for coins, Tori has asked that I help you grow your collection with one of our U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General challenge coins and a lapel pin. I hope you like them and that your collection continues to grow. Sincerely, Juie Wold, Special Agent, U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General”
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'Mavis' Then Tori and Mindy gave Logan a basket filled with candy, a magnifying glass and some plastic eggs. Inside the eggs were coins including a 2009 variety-4 "nothing" penny that Logan had been searching for. Logan quickly got down on the post office floor with his magnifying glass and inspected each coin. Logan began his collection at the airport when he was 3 1/2. While he waited with his mom Christa and dad Nate Haeffner because their plane was delayed four hours, his dad suggested they look for coins under empty chairs in the boarding area. An hour later, Logan returned to Christa with a handful of coins that he had found. His parents spent the rest of their wait teaching him about the images, mint marks and dates on the coins. By the time they boarded the plane, Logan was hooked on coin collecting. His parents want to take him to the Denver Mint, but the website suggests that the tour is not for children under seven. Considering his strong interest in coins, the Haeffners think age six is close enough, and Logan agrees. Logan's favorite coin is one given to him by "Grannie," his paternal grandmother. It is a 1922 silver dollar. He especially loves old coins and his favorites include wheat pennies. "Grandma," his maternal grandmother, has taken him to visit coin stores. For his fifth birthday, Logan had a money-themed party and a cake decorated with silver dollars. If you happen to see a coin on the floor when you visit the Woodland post office, before you pick it up, remember that it just might be waiting for a little boy named Logan. 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.
Directed by Jessica Edwards Starring: Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy Running Time 1 Hr., 20 mins; NR My Rating: B+
By Blake Peterson Valley Bugler Columnist
My favorite moment in “Mavis!” is the one in which its eponymous subject breaks down. In it, the film’s central figure, matchless soul singer Mavis Staples, is sitting with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, loved ones intermingling in the background. Staples, seventy-five and as vibrant as ever, is about to hear something she’s been clamoring to for years: her late father’s first LP, never released as its production coincided with his passing. Staples’s friendship with Tweedy, who brought on her career renaissance by producing her acclaimed 2010 album “You Are Not Alone,” has delivered nothing but artistic success. As a gift to one of his idols (their relationship is close enough for Staples to consider Tweedy’s son to be her grandchild), he has doctored the remnants of Pops Staples’s final work. The result brings her to tears. “I miss him so much,” she sighs between a rough mixture of sobs and smiles. This scene alone epitomizes the persona of Mavis Staples, an R&B talent who easily could have gone off the rails during her sixty-year career, but instead remained, and still remains, a humble legend kept together by strong familial ties and a genuine respect for her peers. She had a relationship with Bob Dylan in her youth. One of her closest friends is Bonnie Raitt. In the late 1980s, Prince sought her out just so he could produce music with her. But
Staples never lets the fact that she’s a cult legend, a gospel icon, get to her head. She’s a woman doing what she loves, and, during “Mavis!,” she never seems to be anyone other than a kindly everywoman appreciative of what her life has had to offer her. So many stars let past prosperities or waning cultural relevance harm their present existence. Staples couldn’t care less; she wants to sing, and retiring, despite being a doable possibility, sounds hellacious. And we adore her for it. “Mavis!” is the riveting documentary that it is because we’re both interested in Staples the Singer and Staples the Person. Stories from her past abound and dazzle us, but terrific too is watching her interact with those closest to her: a mutual love is there and palpable. The more we get to know Staples in quieter moments, the aforementioned sequence with Tweedy a fitting example, the better the documentary becomes, its examinations of her personal life coated with affectionate humility. “Mavis!” premiered on HBO and is directed by Jessica Edwards, and we only want to thank them for allowing for us to get to know this musical wonder woman on a deeper level than what a thorough Wikipedia page might otherwise provide. Compendious and all around irresistible (the musical sequence are extraneously heart-stopping), it’s the upbeat counterpart to the downers of last year’s “Amy” and “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.” We might as well cherish a subject more happy-go-lucky than destructive, anyway. A student at the University of Washington, Blake will major in Visual Communications or Journalism. petersonreviews.com
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Page 14 • Valley Bugler • May 2016 some great watches. At the time of this writing the Apple Watch requires a cell phone to work, but Samsung has stand alone cellphone equipped watches that allow you to leave your phone in the car when you go on your adventure. A cool thing about the Samsung watch is that it is actually a phone, so you can make calls on the trail if needed (without a traditional smart phone). So where are wearables going in the future? I can’t tell you that, but i’m pretty interested what Cicret is up to with a wearable touch screen. Actually their concept is a bracelet with a projector screen the displays
By Oscar Myre IV Valley Bugler Columnist Hello Geeks! Last year, I shared a lot about mobile technology, specifically mobile web design. As you remember Google started publicly lowering search engine rankings for sites that are not mobile friendly. Mobile website are no longer an option. If you have a website it needs to have a responsive design, meaning it responds to any screen size for the best user experience. It is interesting to see that smart phones were getting larger, but now small in the new big (again). This month I want to focus on a different kind of mobile tech, let’ chat about wearables. Now that your phone is smart, and you have no idea how you ever lived without it… how smart is your watch or bracelet? As the sun is popping out more, more of us will be outside enjoying the northwest. (Or wherever you might be, but sun is extra special thing for us in the northwest) Track those steps, miles and calories. Smart watches can help track you create and track your fitness goals. There are now a huge variety of watches and bracelets that you
can us to track your physical activities. There are two general types of these devices motion detecting and GPS. The first group was made popular by FitBit. They estimate your steps, miles, calories, etc based on movement. It sounds pretty cool, but when I first tried one I ran a known 3 mile route and it told me I ran 5 miles. I could handle a little discrepancy but, that was way off. I returned my FitBit. But, that was years ago, I hear of plenty people who love their step trackers. And maybe the actual measurement doesn’t matter as long as you have a relative measurement to compare. Maybe. The second group is the GPS group of trackers. Some rely on GPS satellites some on cell towers, some on both. This group provides better accuracy. Apple and Samsung are players in this space. They have
your phones screen on your arm. I encourage you to check it out. www.cicret.com Please note: They aren’t available for sale at this time. And be sure to also Google 3D glasses. They will bring and exciting way to interact with the world. It is good to be a geek. If you are using wearables, let me know for a future column. Oscar Myre IV is the head web developer at RAM Mounts in Seattle, WA. Oscar enjoys playing outside with his kiddos and doing crazy events like the Tough Mudder. Check out: rammount.com
Happy Birthday, Chloe and Cora! We love you SO SO SO much, and are incredibly proud of the young ladies that you are! Chloe - I can't believe you're turning 13! I have a teenager, and one who is so full of life, love and a whole world of intelligence and talents! Cora - You get the double 1's this year! Such a heart for other people, crazy crafty intellect and project queen, and ... Unicora! You are both funny, kind, talented, compassionate and caring towards yourself and others and this world, and we are excited to see the path God has set before you be fulfilled! Love you, peekachoos ♥ mom & dad and to our family...it’s a birthday blitz!
Happy Birthday, Cousin Halle, Grampa O, Auntie Liesa, Auntie Pam and Cousin Bailey!
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Adorable Adoptee
May 8th - 14th Celebrating 101 Years! Take part in the event that’s been held every year since 1915: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week. Speak out for animals. Get informed about policies and legislation that can impact animals in your community. Report animal abuse. Animal cruelty is not only tragic for animals, but also an indicator that other forms of abuse such as domestic violence could be happening. Appreciate wildlife. Look for ways to coexist with animals or to protect your property humanely. Adopt a pet from a shelter. Help animals find a second chance at happiness. Take care of your pet. Pets are like children who never grow up. They need your help to keep them healthy and safe throughout their lives.
And you know what they say: kindness is contagious! While we know that you’re kind to animals all year round, this week is a great excuse to get active, and celebrate the 100 year anniversary. Here’s some ways to do just that: 1) Help fight puppy mills. Most pet store puppies come from puppy mills - large, sub-standard breeding facilities that often times result in poor health and hygenic quality. Double check with your pet store where their puppies come from! 2) Show your virtual support. It’s a connected world, so spread the word about this special week through Facebook, Twitter or whatever social media you choose. 3) Volunteer. There are a ton of ways to get involved! Call your local shelter or rescue group today. Check out 'Mikey', pictured to the right. He's ready!
An Animal's Lighter Side Installing a Carpet A carpet layer had just finished installing carpet for a lady. He stepped out for a smoke, only to realize he'd lost his cigarettes. In the middle of the room, under the carpet, was a bump. ''No sense pulling up the entire floor for one pack of smokes,'' he said to himself. He proceeded to get out his hammer and flattened the hump. As he was cleaning up, the lady came in. ''Here,'' she said, handling him his pack of cigarettes. ''I found them in the hallway.'' ''Now,'' she said, ''if only I could find my parakeet.''
Come see our special dogs and cats today. Humane Society of Cowlitz County.
Call 577-0151
Dog Property Rules 1. If I like it, it's mine. 2. If its in my mouth, it's mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it's mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine. 5. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine. 6. If its mine, it must never appear to be yours anyway. 7. If it just looks like mine, it's mine. 8. If I saw it first, it's mine. 9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine. 10. If its broken, it's yours.
Meet ''Mikey"
Mikey is a playful young dog that is obsessed with squeeky toys. He would do practically anything you asked him, if he could just have a squeaky toy! He's a very social boy, meets new people easily. He gets along well with other dogs; we're not sure about cats. He is neutered, current on his vaccinations and microchipped. For more information about Mikey, contact his foster mom at: pjstoppler@msn.com
Other animals currently available for adoption to a good home and loving family include: 'Toby' a 3 year old friendly Pekingese; 'Ebony' and 'Ivory', sister cats whose yin and yang would be perfect for your home. For more information contact: rpaws.petfinder.org 673-7373
Feline Physics Laws Law of Cat Inertia A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force - such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse. Law of Cat Motion A cat will move in a straight line, unless there is a really good reason to change direction. Law of Cat Magnetism All blue blazers and black sweaters attract cat hair in direct proportion to the darkness of the fabric. Law of Cat Stretching A cat will stretch to a distance proportional to the length of the nap just taken. Law of Rug Configuration
No rug may remain in its naturally flat state for very long. Law of Cat Composition A cat is composed of Matter + AntiMatter + It Doesn't Matter.
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