Local businesses pitch in to help out Haiti

We have all been inundated by big name stars encouraging us to help out Haiti and her people.

On a local note, there are business owners who are compassionately seeking a manner in which they can help out - without breaking the bank, so to speak.
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From the Editor’s Desk - March 2010

This is one of my favorite issues to put together, with both the Senior focus and especially the Green Guide. Sustainability and local economy are near and dear to my heart, and something I happen to be passionate about. (As if you didn’t know!) ☺

It is a strange February we had this year, with daffodils and other early bloomers poking up as early as the second week. We’re not used to that sight until March, and it has some folks worried that the flower growing season is going to be out of whack. Read more

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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From the Editor’s Desk - February 2010

“I LOVE the Valley Bugler!”, Lexi of Longview sang as she popped her head in our offices one day. It resounds almost every day around our neck of the woods and out on the streets. We hear you! Thank you for your love and appreciation of this community GOOD News newspaper!!

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From the Editor’s Desk - January 2010

Happy NEW Year! Another year has arrived, and with it comes anticipation, change and good intentions! There is something fresh about January, isn’t there? A time where you feel that you can maybe make some things different in your life.
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2009 Economic Summit Report

This past December, the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, along with Cowlitz Bank and the CEDC, sponsored the Cowlitz Economic Summit of 2009. Both Karen and myself were able to attend, and now we can report back on the “state of the union”, so to speak!

A very informative evening, the attitude was a mixture of anticipation and wariness. Everybody knows there was just no use in dancing around the current economic hardships, but were eager to see and hear what the reports were from various individuals throughout the business and employment communities.
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“Shop Local” winners & only a few more Fridays left to win!

I need to start off with an apology to the Chamber for last month’s article, which appeared as though it was written from them - it was not. That article was completely my own, and I was showcasing the Shop Local campaign, and at the same time promoting my own opinions on what it means to “shop local” — let’s clarify.
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From the Editor’s Desk - December 2009

Just like the words claim, It’s the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year! And our son turns ONE! Wow!

Okay, aside from summer flip flops and warm heat, Christmas-time is my most favorite time of the year! I always itch to get my decorations up before the Thanksgiving celebration is over, although my husband usually nixes that idea.

‘Not until Thanksgiving is done’.
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Shopping Downtown is merry and bright!

Where can you find tree lined streets, Christmas decorations, day spas, coffee shops, numerous eateries and great shopping?

Downtown Longview, of course!
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Valley Bugler “knows how to party”!

The evening had arrived, and anticipation was high! Miracle One Events owner and Event Coordinator, Angela Hoseney was scurrying to and fro putting the finishing touches on decorations.
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