We Get Letters! - November 2009

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Dog Terrorizer? Nah. God Truster? Yeah!

By Gayle Bryant, as posted at grace4gayle.blogspot.com

May 2009

I admit it. We’ve been scoping the local pounds for the perfect family dog. Read more

Castle Rock invites you to their special Bazaar! 11•14•09

The Castle Rock Downtowners present their 6th Annual Christmas Bazaar to be held at the CASTLE ROCK EXHIBIT HALL, 147 Front Ave. NW, Castle Rock, Wa.
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Quirky Kids

From: Kim Robinson

Grandma in the belly? In an effort to familiarize my 3-year old son, Montana, on his extended family, I pulled out the photo albums one evening. One of the albums was started on the day I found out I was pregnant.
I took various photos to show the progression of my pregnancy. In one particular photo, I was about 7 1/2 months pregnant. I posed bare midriff with my dad, who has a typical mid-life “beer belly” as a comparison photo. Read more

Calling all crafters and artisans!

The first Chehalis Christmas Shoppe will be held Saturday December 5 from 10am to 5pm in historic downtown Chehalis at 463 N Market Blvd. The Chehalis Christmas Shoppe is a production of the folks who brought you the Chehalis Garlic Fest and Craft Show, so crafters and guests can count on a fun and professional show! We are calling for all crafters and artisans who are interested to contact us as soon as possible. We are looking for crafts and items that will be a great gift tucked under the tree, whether for Mom, Dad or others on everyone’s shopping list. Read more

Audobon Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is citizen-science at its best. You can help with this effort, whether you have ever gone birdwatching or not. More eyes are needed for that day. You can point out where you see birds and experts in your group can do the identifying. If you do know some of the birds in your area, so much the better…. This is your chance to help collect the information which will direct decisions in future, decisions which will affect how much natural beauty, including birds, remains for future generations.
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Short poems by Carle Graffunder

Editor’s Note: Carle Graffunder is a new reader of the Valley Bugler, and has submitted these lovely poems for your enjoyment. Do you have poetry or short story to share? Send them to us via eMail: editor@valleybugler.com or mail them to us at the address on the front cover!
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Ego

There was a man named Cletus that lived in a small town with only one traffic light. Cletus had saved up his money and bought a mo-ped. One day Cletus was at the light waiting for it to turn green when a shiny new Corvette convertible pulled up next to him.
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Crockpot Apple Butter (YUM!)

There’s nothing like the smell of baking apples or fresh made applesauce!

Here is a recipe sent to me from Lissa Gere in a recipe exchange, that takes a new spin off of that idea.
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Last Respects

At a motivational seminar 3 men are asked to come up to the stage.

They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about you? Read more

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