Elam’s is still on Commerce!

When you walk in the door at Elam’s Home Furnishings & Sleep Center in Longview, you more than likely will be greeted by Rob Elam, owner and proprietor. Their slogan “We’re Locally owned and We’re here to stay!” is stenciled across one of the main walls of their beautiful showroom.

Lots of people thought that Elam’s was retiring for good, but that just wasn’t so, said Rob Elam.
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RAM Jewelers enter the playing field in Longview Jewelry arena

Introducing a new jewelry Retail and Repair store in Longview! Josh and Nicole Lamb, passionate about their industry, have opened up RAM Jewelers, found at 1409 - 14th Ave in Longview, WA. Although new, there is a great possibility that Josh has worked on your jewelry already!
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How does YOUR garden grow?

I have to say that this was the most fun assignment that I have had to date. Of course, if you know me - you then are aware that I absolutely am bonkers about gardening. That doesn’t mean I have a spectacular garden myself, in fact, I only had three lowly tomato plants this year.
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NCRA Dinner & Auction is aimed to please! September 25 @ 5pm

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the North County Recreation Area in Castle Rock, behind the High School just off West Side Highway, then you have been missing out!

“The walking trails are getting popular, with the exercise equipment right there on the trail. It’s free to do whenever anybody wants, that’s the neat thing about it,” said NCRA President, Joe Godinho, who also owns and operates Four Corners Farm and Garden in Castle Rock.
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From the Editor’s Desk - September 2010

It just doesn’t seem right that the schools are starting up again. Especially not with the “un-summer” that we experienced this year! You all know what I am talking about, because I’ve heard you say it!

To look on the bright side, at least we were able to experience days on end of beautiful sunny weather (after 2pm) and the gardens finally started producing, although later than normal. Read more

The “Spaghetti” Works!!!

Under new management, The “Spaghetti” Works is now run under the careful direction of Rick and Jenny Lord. Many people remember the “Old Spaghetti Works”, which was turned into “The Works” Restaurant in recent years.

“We’re taking it back to the old-school Spaghetti Works menu items, with a fresh new twist and contemporary options, including vegetarian, gluten free and Lean and Green,” said new manager Rick Lord.
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How does YOUR garden grow? Contest winners named here!

How does YOUR garden grow?

I love gardening, gardens, seeds, dirt and everything else that goes along with them - yes, even including weeds! Well, ok. I don’t love weeds.
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From the Editor’s Desk - August 2010

Okay, I have to admit that I have stayed away from the Twilight series as long as I could. Add yet another one to the long list of those who were sucked into its intriguing storyline and lovable characters. (Pun fully intended ☺

An avid reader, I usually can not find time to read in the summer months, what with so many fun things going on. Somehow I managed, and I think it was because the clock was striking an ungodly hour while I was on the couch reading!

With three small children, the idea of reading a novel by the pool becomes just that, an idea. I’m sure that there will be a season in life where novels will seem a boring pasttime, but I’m not at that season right now! Read more

From the Editor’s Desk - July 2010

Wafting smells of sweet, smoky, barbecued goodness assaults the air evening after evening these days. YES! Summertime has finally arrived!

Regardless of the dreary waterlogged June, I think that the Northwesterners that we are have rebelled and begun summer ourselves. I see BBQ’s under porches and covered areas smoking with delectable treats anyways.
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Bolender Horse Park in Silver Creek offers world-famous trails

Opened up to the public just five short years ago, Mark Bolender has made his passion a reality with his “Bolender Horse Park”. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Silver Creek, WA, Bolender Horse Park is crafted specifically for a tandem relationship between horses and their owners/riders.
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