Do you know your DAV?

Most people are familiar with the V.F.W., or Veterans of Foreign Wars in our area, but not so much the D.A.V., or Disabled American Veterans. Read more

Toledo Talk

“The Toledo Community Story”, a historical account of Toledo from 1800-2008, is now available! Read more

‘Green Houses’ for the elderly?

Looking ahead for Mom, Dad, yourself.

One doctor thinks the elder-care system should be changed.

That’s what Bill Thomas told the country’s fourth largest philanthropy, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in 2001. He received a modest grant for further study.    Read more

Castle Rock Chamber News

Always held at the Castle Rock Senior Center, and with a hot pot of coffee brewing, your Chamber Board meets and discusses the ‘happenin’s of Castle Rock. Here’s a little taste of went down at the August 8th meeting: Read more

I’m Yer Judge and Jury

A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?“ Read more

Castle Rock Seniors - September 2008

The Castle Rock Senior Center is excited to present their Calendar of Activities for July 2008!
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National Preparedness Month

Are you ready? September has been designated by the Homeland Security Department as National Preparedness Month. This is a nationwide coordinated effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools.
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Trees That Wood

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, “Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.”
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The Fink Family

After a recent article appeared ab the founding of Longview by one Mr. Fink in Benson county in eastern Washington, I have had several inquiries  about the history of the Fink family (actually, one six year old asked  me about what’s a Fink if you really must know) so after some research into the subject I have found the following facts concerning the Fink family. Read more

Did You Know? - September 2008

• Thomas Edison created the horror movie in 1910 when he filmed a 16-minute version of Frankenstein? Read more
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