ANOTHER AUTO TURNS TURTLE Volume XXV, August 4, 1910

Yesterday evening, about 8 o’clock, as George Peters was returning to Kelso from a trip to Green river, his automobile turned turtle a short distance south of the point where H.P. Christenson of Portland met with disaster several weeks ago. The cut made by construction of the new track for the railroad has left the county road very narrow, and when Peters attempted to turn out to pass a lady in a vehicle the soft earth gave way and the machine went over the embankment, landing bottom up. Read more

Short Stories Volume XXV, August 4, 1910

Alfred Johnson, a prosperous West Side farmer, informs us that he was unable to get a telephone line from this city to his place, so he is building a line of his own to Kelso.

By the way, have you noticed that nice double team that Booth & Raglin are now sporting? Their business has grown to such an extent that it is too much for one horse to do the delivering, so they have added one. And it’s a “mighty purty” team, too.
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Freebies and Promo Schedule for your Cowlitz Black Bears Baseball Team!

If you haven’t been to a Cowlitz Black Bears game yet, pick whichever day suits you, and go! ☺

Tuesday, July 27 – $2 Tuesday ($2 general admission tickets, $2 hot dogs, $2 soda and $2 beer) and Contractors Night
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Here’s how salt increases your blood pressure

Sugar and salt, sugar and salt, if one isn’t making the news, the other one is. Consuming too much sugar will make you gain weight. Considering its calorie count, that’s understandable.

Salt is a more complicated subject. It raises your blood pressure, but how it does this dastardly deed is a mystery to most of us. Read on.
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Fruits and Nuts – August 2010

I am sitting at my computer. It’s 6:35 a.m. on May 18th, the thirtieth anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. It’s a rainy Tuesday here in Silverlake. I’m writing to all my friends, family and to readers I’ve never met before, hoping to say something that will help all of you with your lives today.
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Christian Bulletin Bloopers

Ushers will eat latecomers. (seat)

She sang “I Will Not Pass This Way Again,” giving much pleasure to the congregation.
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Castle Rock Vacation Bible School FUN!

The Castle Rock United Methodist Church, 241 First Avenue SW, invites all children Pre-K through those who have just completed 5th grade to “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace”.
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Valley Bugler’s BUGLE SEARCH Can you find it?? August 2010

Seen here, this beautiful “Bugle” is placed in one unsuspecting advertisement in this paper. The past month, we had some complaints that it was too hard to find. Well, you have to look if you want to WIN! This month it is easier, though!
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Castle Rock Exhibit Hall seeks volunteers

The Castle Rock Exhibit Hall and Visitor Information Center is looking for some bright, friendly, well-informed folks to help staff the center.

Duties include: opening and closing the center; helping visitors (in person or by phone) with info on area attractions, local businesses, and events; becoming familiar with various travel brochures in the center; and guiding visitors through the museum / exhibit hall.
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Farmer’s Markets offer fresh local goods, art and fun for everyone!

Here in the Northwest, we are blessed with the plethora of Farmers Markets, offering fresh, local produce, handicrafts and gorgeous wood and artwork.

The Cowlitz Community Farmer’s Market in Longview, is held every Saturday morning from 9am – 2pm at the Fairgrounds Parking Lot on 7th Ave.
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