Mothering changes for better or worse

Most mothers of 50 years ago, even those of 25 years ago, didn’t work outside the home. So did their children get better parenting and more attention?
Experts are divided. Some say parenting is much better. Other experts disagree.
One University of Maryland study shows that women in 1965 spent 5.3 hours a day with their children. In 1998, the time had increased to 5.5 hours, 12 minutes more.
The study shows that though more women work, they carve out 40 hours a week for their children, the same number of hours in a standard work week.
How do they do it? No one said it was easy. They give up their own leisure time, (what’s THAT???) and surveys show that they spend less time on housework.
What about you?
Working women sleep less by five to six hours a week. (No wonder those pesky bags are hanging around under my eyes).
Plus, mothers today are increasingly likely to be single, not being able to share parenting duties with a husband. So they are more stressed; not necessarily such a great thing in life.
Today’s mothers are better educated. Surveys show that the better educated a mom is, the more she will interact with her children.
The extra 12 minutes could be important too. There’s no telling what kind of activity today’s moms can cram into 12 minutes. That is the equivalent to at least two books at bedtime…
Cheesestick anyone? Let’s hop in the car and go to Carl’s soccer game and after that we’ll make it in time for Kung Fu and Lila’s piano lessons…sigh, those twelve minutes go fast!

First Thursday Activities May 3rd

First Thursday Activities happen in Downtown Longview and the surrounding area, including the Cowlitz County Historical Museum. Mark it on your calendars and make it a monthly event for the whole family.
Stroll the galleries and view the wonderful artwork of local artists, taste delicious food and potentially win some fun door prizes.
Make it a fun and enjoyable Thursday evening with those you know and new ones you don’t!

*Broadway Gallery 1418 Commerce, Longview
www.the-broadway-gallery.com
Music by Dian McCracken
Featured Artists:
Marisa Mercure (paintings)
Joan Hitchcock (fish sculptures)
Gini Smith (paintings)
Vicki Brigden (jewelry
Reception 5:30-7:30pm.
Door Prizes.

*The Gift Cottage
1414 Commerce, Longview
Local artists and gourmet food.
Door prizes. Open until 7pm.

*Longview Public Library
1600 Louisiana
longviewlibrary.org
Barbara Matkowski
(paintings, mixed media).
2012 Featured Artist.
Open until 8pm

*Lord & McCord Art Works,
1416 Commerce, Longview
www.lindamccord.com
June Trusty (jewelry)
Leon Lowman (paintings)
“Everything Coming up Flowers”
Reception 5:30–7:30pm
Refreshments provided.

*Teague’s Mezzanine Gallery
1267 Commerce, Longview
www.teaguesinteriors.com
Spring Social! Letip of Longview
Reception 5:30-7pm.

*The Bistro
1329 Commerce Ave, Longview
www.thebistrobuzz.com/
Wine tasting. Live music.
Door prizes.
Reservations recommended.
Hours: 5-8pm.

*Cowlitz Cty Historical Museum
405 Allen St, Kelso
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/
“Photographer Jan Fardell – His Career in Pictures”.  Tony and Kim Fardell, sons of Jan Fardell, will review their father’s prolific career as virtually the sole photographer for the Longview Daily News photographing much of Cowlitz County’s history from the 1950s into the 1990s.
Program begins at 7pm; museum open until 9pm.

* The New Earth Gallery
Suite 204 on mezzanine level, Longview
4 to 6 pm.
Featuring vintage Asian Art, pottery, jewelry, water colors by Mary Miyakawa and photographs by Edward Miyakawa.
‘Sushi’ refreshments. Each month there will be a featured Asian artist and art from a specific Asian country or region.

**Please submit your arts and First Thursday activities to the Valley Bugler.

Rainier Garden Club Plant Sale!! 9am – 3pm J&R Parking Lot On Hwy. 30 in Rainier

Take in some Flamenco!

Sunday May 6th
3:00 pm
Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble
You won’t find acoustic flamenco more innovative, entertaining or inspiring!
This ensemble, showcasing the fantastic artistry of flamenco, is a magical collaboration commanded by the guitar wizardry of Chris Burton Jácome and enhanced by a vocalist, three flamenco dancers, a bassist and percussionist. Each show is a powerful interaction, unique and captivating.
Chris, with four CDs to his credit, is one of the country’s most in-demand flamenco guitarists and has scored several TV shows, including an Emmy Award-winning PBS special. His spellbinding solos and original songs have been featured in motion pictures.

Flamenco is choreographed energy, and as the ensemble’s haunting songs and beautiful melodies combine with the awesome movement and rhythm of dance, the art of flamenco explodes onstage. Audience shouts of “Olé!” and “Toma!” become part of the experience, part of the passion of flamenco.
Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:30pm.
The Columbia Theatre welcomes rock group, Daniel Kirkpatrick and the Bayonets! Special guests include: Pat Branscom Brian Mitchell and the Mark Morris Choir Steve and Bruce Kirkpatrick
Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:30 pm
An Icon on an Icon. Based upon Dore Schary’s Broadway hit “Sunrise at Campobello,” which ran 70 weeks on Broadway, FDR explores the life of one of America’s best-loved presidents and the events.
For tickets to any of the shows, please call the Columbia Theatre at (360)575-8499.

My Mother Taught Me…

1. My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION…
“Just wait until your father gets home.”
2. My Mother taught me about RECEIVING….
“You are going to get it when we get home!”
3. My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE…
“What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you! Don’t talk back to me!”
4. My Mother taught me LOGIC…
“If you fall out off that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.”
5. My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE…
“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.”
6. My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD…
“If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.”
7. My Mother taught me HUMOR…
“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”
8. My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT…
“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”
9. My Mother taught me about GENETICS…
“You’re just like your father.”
10. My Mother taught me about my ROOTS…
“Do you think you were born in a barn?”
11. My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE…
“When you get to be my age, you will understand.”
And last but not least…
12. My Mother taught me about JUSTICE…
“One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you….Then you’ll see what it’s like!”

Cowlitz County Advocate

Castle    Rock,    Cowlitz   County,    Washington,   May 1912 – presented by the Valley Bugler

A blast from the past of Castle Rock…

The Castle Rock Exhibit Hall has a large and nearly complete collection of past issues of the Cowlitz County Advocate. A wide range of selections from everything to do with the local area from over 100 years ago awaits!
>>Please note: EVERYTHING on this page is from 1912, except for the full color advertisements from local Castle Rock and surrounding area businesses, supporting this page.

BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
(May 2, 1912)

Last Thursday was the birthday of Mr. H.A. Richardson and, without informing him of her plans, his wife invited in a number of the neighbors and friends to assist in celebrating the occasion in a fitting manner. Mr. Gorsage piloted the victim about town until everything was in readiness for his reception at home, and when he came marching in he was thoroughly surprised to find the house filled with guests.
However, a very delightful evening was spent, the greater part of the time being taken up with an exciting game of whist. W.L. Gorsage received first prize, and Mrs. George Edmunds carried off the booby. Some splendid music was furnished by Mr. Richardson and Mr. Gorsage. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served, and then the guests departed, wishing Mr. Richardson many happy returns of the day.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Fraidenburg, Mr. and Mrs. O. Dougherty, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Gorsage, Mrs. F.A. Graham, Mrs. George Edmunds, the Misses Clydena Thurston, Bessie Ott and Grace Graham, Messrs. Clarence Dougherty, Sid Ott and C.E. Graham.

The Creamery Starts
(May 9, 1912)

The new creamery which Messrs. Wallace and Carter have recently installed in this city began operations Tuesday morning and turned out a batch of mighty fine butter (we know, for we sampled it). Cream began coming in Saturday morning, our good friend W.W. Wren having the distinction of bringing in the first lot of cream, and the writer the honor of securing the first pound of butter.
The proprietors are greatly pleased over the result of the first churning and the tests show that all the cream thus far received is of a high order. They are enterprising young men who know their business and it behooves the business men and citizens generally to give them all the encouragement possible, for a creamery is something we have long needed and wished for.
The farmers also should make it a point to bring their cream where they can see it tested and also save the freight charges which have heretofore been paid by the buyers but deducted from the price of the cream.
A penny saved is worth two made, and every cent saved in that way is that much more profit for those who have cream to sell.

SHORT STORIES: (May, 2012)

* Some time Monday night a can of corn on the shelf at the Booth & Raglin store exploded with great force, throwing the adjoining cans in all directions. Corn also flew all over the counter and McCaskey case, making a horrible mess.

* The Peabody mill started up Monday morning and the sound of the whistle was mighty welcome to we-uns.

* “Pole” Gardner, king of Toutle, was in town Sunday and Monday, talking politics and trading.

* J.A. Byerly went to Portland Saturday in his auto to visit his children, but owing to the heavy rains was compelled to return by train.

* While fishing at the Keatley place last Saturday, Miss Florence Hamilton succeeded in landing a fine five-pound—well, what do you suppose it was? Carp.

* J.A. McMillan, who had been over in Oregon for about ten days, returned Tuesday evening, looking like he was mighty glad to get back to good old Castle Rock.

The Lighter Side

Cap
This is an interactive joke, so have a piece of paper and pen handy.
A blonde woman walks into an auto parts store and the parts man asks what he can do for her.
She replies, “I need a seven-ten cap for my car.” The man says, “I never heard of such a thing.”
She angrily replies, “It goes on top of the engine and don’t think just because I’m blonde I don’t know it!”
Perplexed, the parts man asks her to draw him a picture and maybe help him figure out what it is she needs.
Reader: Draw the number 710 in the middle of the paper and draw a circle around the whole number. Now turn the paper upside down.
William
A woman in a supermarket is following a grandfather and his badly behaved 3-year-old grandson. It’s obvious to her that he has his hands full with the child screaming for sweets in the sweet aisle, biscuits in the biscuit aisle; and more.
Meanwhile, Granddad is saying in a controlled voice, “Easy, William, we won’t be long. Easy, boy.”
After another outburst, he says, “It’s okay, William.  Just a couple more minutes and we’ll be out of here.”
At the checkout, he says, “William, we’ll be home in five minutes. Stay cool.”
In the parking lot, a woman says, “William is very lucky to have you as his grandpa.”
“Thanks,” said the grandfather, “but I’m William. The little terror’s name is Kevin.”

Free meals served

Mary’s Meals:
The Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church serves a free meal to those in need on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm.
Address: 204 East C Street, Rainier Oregon
Susannah’s Supper:
The Rainier United Methodist Church serves a free meal to those in need on the 4th Friday of each month at 6:00pm.
The church is at the corner of 1st and C Streets in Rainier, Oregon

Expert Gardeners coming to town

Swanson Bark & Wood Products of Longview, WA is hosting the Landscape Discovery Event, where you can enjoy a FREE Hamburger/Hot Dog lunch and learn from the masters of gardening at the same time!
One of the Gardening Experts is Gisele Schoniger, AKA “G,” the Category Manager and Organic Gardening Educator at Kellogg Garden Products.
“G” will be at our Landscape Discovery Event on May 19th, sharing her expertise on organic gardening.  Don’t miss out on your chance to get all your questions on organic gardening answered by the expert!
In her 30 years in the Garden Industry, Gisele has accumulated a wide range of experience and knowledge. Earning her degree in horticultural science from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo.
Gisele will share her wealth of gardening wisdom as an educator to the industry and consumers all across the West. Her workshops are upbeat, educational and entertaining.
This is the perfect day to come and get ideas and questions answered for all your outdoor projects!

Disco Dancing FUN for 35th Anniversary C.H.H.H.

What: Charity Care Fundraiser
(For Hospice Care)
Where: Cowlitz Expo Center
When: Friday, May 11th
Time: 6:00pm – late….
Community Home Health & Hospice is celebrating 35 years with a charity care fundraiser, “Home at Last,” on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Cowlitz Regional Conference Center in Longview.
The party will begin with a social hour at 6:00pm and a delicious dinner will be served at 7:00pm. Guests will enjoy dinner and wine, mystery gifts, souvenir photos and disco dancing.
Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased online at www.chhh.org or by phone at 360.414.5405.
Did we say there will be Disco Dancing? Wear appropriate Disco attire and really get into the theme!
All funds raised at the event will go to our charity care program. Charity care helps patients and families who can’t afford to pay for hospice and other critical services.
Back in 1977, Lorraine Berndt, who worked as a public health nurse, was very concerned about the home health needs of the elderly population in Cowlitz County. She borrowed $10,000 and started Community Home Health, which she incorporated as a nonprofit agency with community support.
Today, CHHH continues to care for people at home by providing home care private duty, home health, hospice and grief support services. The agency is a community-based nonprofit healthcare agency serving Washington and Oregon. It is one of the oldest hospices in the nation, having built the Pacific Northwest’s first freestanding Hospice Care Center in 1984. CHHH has 262 employees and 215 volunteers.
You may reach CHHH by calling 425-8510 or online: chhh.org
*Please see ad same page*

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