TOP TEN Romantic Valentine’s Gifts

Valentines Day is the one day a year where we get to show our loved one exactly how much we love him/her. Show your love with a special gift a one that comes from the heart and will last a lifetime. Here are 10 of the best both inexpensive and expensive. But remember Valentines Day is not about money it is about sharing your love with one another. Read more

A Medical Mission to the heart of Haiti

Dana Pierson, an RN at Pacific Surgical Center, traveled to Haiti in December as part of a medical mission sponsored by Christian Science International. She made many friends and came away with a special place in her heart for Haiti’s poverty-stricken people.
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Valentine’s Day

February 14th is Valentine’s Day. On that day, I will often buy my wife flowers; other times I will purchase a card or a small gift. I rarely spend a lot of money, since it doesn’t take a lot of money to express an appropriate thought.
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Koffee Korner - February 2010

The most important thing to consider about decaffeinated coffee, how was this decaffeinated?
There are several ways to take the caffeine out of coffee, some are better than others. How it is processed will effect the flavor, body and characteristics of the coffee.
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Heart Protection: The big 3

One expert says real improvement in heart disease risk takes just three steps: Eat right, be active, and don’t smoke.

Whether you’re in the 20s, 40s or well beyond, it’s never too late or too early to follow this advice. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s top killer.
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Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez and Arts Activities & Opportunities

Mardi Gras on in February 16 and Longview is celebrating! St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is celebrating a bit early - February 4 - with a Let the Good Times Roll Zydeco Dance - see Activities below.
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Love is an interesting concept.

Several love related concepts have emerged as I have done financial counseling for over 20 years. Some express their love for their children and will do anything for their happiness. Other love their possessions and acquiring them. And some love the goal of long term happiness while on earth.
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Why you may want to consider Girl Scouts of America

‘On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.’

On Wednesday, January 20th, eight little ‘Brownie” Girl Scouts recited the ‘oath’ above. Being as my oldest little girl was a part of the troop, I couldn’t miss it for the world! 
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Republican Pooled Caucus

By Gary Schimmel, Chairman

Cowlitz County Republican Party

The Cowlitz County Republican Party will be holding the Republican “Pooled” Precinct Caucus on Saturday, February 13th, 10:00am at Kelso High School.
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Protect your pet from ‘dog-nappers’

The American Kennel Club reports that dog theft is not an unusual crime. State legislatures are taking the matter seriously. In Texas, the legislature is considering making pet theft a felony. California and Delaware have tried to regulate roadside pet sales, where stolen pets are often sold.
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