From the Editor’s Desk - November 2008

As we come together as a nation this November, we have much to be thankful for.  At the time of printing, we don’t know who has won the election, but we do know that we all had the choice to vote.

There’s one thing to be thankful for - our Freedom. Read more

Chips Chat - November 2008

“How come every time a bell rings, my dog goes into the corner?”

“It’s perfectly natural, Read more

Out of the Mouths…

A three-year-old went with his dad to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother there were 2 boy kittens & 2 girl kittens. Read more

Cat Heaven

A cat dies and goes to Heaven.

God meets him at the gate and says: “You have been a good cat all these years. Anything you desire, all you have to do is ask.”

The cat says,”Well, I lived all my life with a poor family on a farm and had to sleep on hardwood floors.” Read more

The Saga of My Dogs at the ‘Rainbow Bridge’

A 3-part Saga

“Diva: Warrior Canine”

I wanted to share something with you that happened recently. I don’t really know where to start, so I’ll start from the very beginning. Read more

‘Never the Same’ is Back in Toledo!

“Never The Same “ was formerly located in the old Boreen’s building in Winlock, The building had an unfortunate fire and the store was put out of business. Read more

An African Blessing Come to Life The Mwamba Children’s Choir

Our church was recently blessed by these vivacious little orphans, singing up a storm, and infecting us with their enthusiasm for living!

The Mwamba Children’s Choir performed in numerous locations around the area, and are now in Arizona performing. Please read the below press release for information on sponsoring one of these beauties, or perhaps adopting one yourself. Read more

Longview Police Seeking Volunteers @ Satellite Station

The Longview Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Highland satellite station.

Community service officer Cindy Lopez Werth, who is assigned to the satellite station, said she is especially in need of volunteers available to work Tuesday afternoons and all day Fridays. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office closes for holidays. Read more

Political Correctness for Teens

No one fails a class anymore, he’s merely “passing impaired.”

You don’t have detention, you’re just one of the”exit delayed.” Read more

Shop Talk - November 2008

Here it is Fall already, and I am back from my hiatus in Alaska. I apologize for letting my faithful readers down this past summer, but I was very busy killing trees and erecting a small shop in sunny(?) Southeast AK. Anyway, with the down turn in the economy and no sign of it turning around anytime soon, I thought I would give my two cents worth on how you might keep Read more

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