Keeping birdfeed rodent free
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · 1 Comment
Birdfeeding, when done properly, should not attract rodents. Mice and rats are attracted to a certain location, not because of birdfeeding, but due to conditions that they prefer. These include easy access to garbage, pet food, debris and improperly maintained waste storage areas.
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Prepare Fair launches May 16th
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment
Economy affecting you? Natural Catastrophes on the rise?
The answer to both is probably yes & we have solutions! COME TO THE “PREPARE FAIR”
May 16th from 10-2 at the LDS Church in Woodland, WA located at 261 Insel Rd, just off the Lewis River. There will be instruction from the Woodland Fire and Police Departments, as well as local business professionals. Read more
23 FUN Facts about Washington State
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · 3 Comments
Here are 23 fun facts about the state of Washington:
- It is America’s coffee capital, with more coffee bean roasters per capita than any other state.
- “The Wave”, a popular fan cheer for the past 25 years, was started by Husky fans at the University of Washington. Read more
Mothering changes for better or worse
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment
Most mothers of 50 years ago, even those of 25 years ago, didn’t work outside the home. So did their children get better parenting and more attention?
Experts are divided. Some say parenting is much better. Other experts disagree.
One University of Maryland study shows that women in 1965 spent 5.3 hours a day with their children. In 1998, the time had increased to 5.5 hours, 12 minutes more. Read more
Bike to Work Week! May 11th - 15th 2009
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment
Join your friends, neighbors and community, and RIDE to work! Cowlitz on the Move and St. John Medical Center have teamed up to promote this fun and worthwhile national event!
Read moreMother’s Day: Honoring Mom with the gift of self-improvement
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment
The young fellow shown in a TV commercial had a good idea. Instead of buying a gift for his mother, he fulfilled one of her fondest wishes by showing up at the family dinner in a new suit rather than his usual junky clothes.
Read moreFunnies - May 2009
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment
That’s the Rule - May 2009
May 1, 2009 by Jim Helton · Leave a Comment
Billing’s Law: Live within your income, even if you have to borrow to do so.
Coughlin’s Law: Don’t talk unless you can improve the silence.Gate’s Law: If there isn’t a law, there will be.
Harris’s Lament: All the good ones are taken. Read more
Castle Rock Seniors - May 2009
May 1, 2009 by Georgia Cox · Leave a Comment
Submitted by Georgia CoxThe Castle Rock Senior Center is excited to present their Calendar of Activities for MAY 2009!
Every Monday: Our infamous Cinnamon Rolls and coffee will be served to the public from 10am to NOON. Suggested donation is only $1.50!
Every Tuesday & Friday: Get that heart rate up and get healthy with the exercise classes from 10am to 11am!
Every Wednesday: CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $2.50, but PLEASE call #274-7502 or #274-8145 (by Monday) for reservations. Read more
Mel Holland & Ed Leonard: The story of these local-boy P.O.W’s
May 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · 1 Comment
submitted by the Toledo Historical SocietyMel Holland was captured at site 85 in Laos in 1968. To this day, Mel has never been found.
Ann Holland, Mel’s wife and mother of his 5 children, from Woodland has a very interesting story about her husband, Mel, and we hope you could hear this story. There is the story of “just one more day” that will amaze you, regarding this man who was a Toledo Highschool graduate.
