Christmas Dog Poem

Tonight’s my first night as a watchdog,
And here it is Christmas Eve.
The children are sleeping all cozy upstairs,
While I’m guardin’ the stockin’s and tree.

What’s that now—footsteps on the rooftop?
Could it be a cat or a mouse?
Who’s this down the chimney?
A thief with a beard— And a big sack for robbin’ the house?

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If Dogs Could Send a Letter to God

Chip is on vacation this month, and has asked his cousin Vernie, a bodacious bulldog, to step up and submit a column. He claims no responsibility to what Vernie writes….

Dear God,
Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever,  smell one another?   Where are their priorities? Read more

The Saga of My Dogs at the ‘Rainbow Bridge’

Long time, no see, my amazing Animal loving friends.

This is the second part of this three-legged journey entitled “The Saga of My Dogs at the Rainbow Bridge”. Last month I told you about Diva; the amazing pancake-stashing, strong-minded canine who was so stubborn that even when her body failed her, her mind was still as tough as ever. This segment is called “My Best Friend, My Companion: Forte” Read more

YOUR HEALTH

‘Virtual Colonoscopy’ Is Effective, Less Expensive, Easier!!

Scientists are excited about the long-awaited X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy. Medicare is considering paying for the procedure. Read more

Remembering the Real Reason For Christmas

A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, this woman finally made it out of the store and to the elevator with her two kids. Read more

Pomona Grange News

Cowlitz County Pomona Grange held elections at their last meeting. The following were elected: Master-Joan Frymire, Overseer-Rex Ogden, -Gene Frymire, Steward-Roy Painted, Asst. Steward-Alan Harrington, Lady Asst. Steward-Yvonne Knuth, Chaplain-Zula Bryan, Treasurer-Tina Hedges, Secretary-Phyllis Ogden, Gatekeeper-Ted Bryan, Ceres-Carol Brent, Pomona-Janet Kolk, Flora-Nancy Harrington, Ex. Com.. Com-Jim Hedges, Rosemary Painter, Debbie Coke, CWA-Caroline Webb. Read more

Longview Annual Christmas Parade and Civic Center Lighting Festival set for Saturday, December 6th

The Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce will usher in the holiday season with the Annual Holiday Lighting in the Longview Civic Center Park on Saturday, December 6, immediately following the “Home for the Holidays” Christmas parade. The parade begins at 5:00pm in Downtown Longview. Read more

Meet ARLEEN HUBBLE! Newest member of the Valley Bugler Team

Introducing Arleen Hubble, the new Valley Bugler sales representative! Arleen comes to the Bugler team with over 32 years in the print media industry, and knows the ins and outs of marketing businesses through advertisements! She has established many positive relationships throughout the community as a Daily News ad rep, and be assured that she will continue to build on those with the Valley Bugler. Read more

Baby Update: 37 WEEKS! Jackpot!!

Ahhhhhh. By the time you read this, we will have reached the “safe zone” in pregnancy. Meaning, if the baby comes, we ain’t gonna do NOTHIN’ to stop it!!!  

As for me, (as I’m sure any other 9 month pregnant lady will tell you), I’m the hit wherever I go. All conversation focuses on this magnificent “orb” that is my belly. Read more

Dollars and Sense December 2008

Are you ready for some good news???? Here is a list of some things that make sense for this time of year: Read more

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