Kristy Norman,

Megan Wheatley,

Jason Hanson,

Darren Plank,

Leah Stanley,

Steve Quaife,

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Dyann Crayne, Title Officer/Title Plant Administrator at Cowlitz County Title and creator of the company's title Bible, is passing the torch. After 36 years in the title business, working with the community to answer their title needs, Dyann is headed off to a much deserved retirement. Dyann has loved her work and is proud of her years of superior title service.

Dyann, along with husband, Dave, are looking forward to putting the finishing touches on their new home in early 2021. She plans on spending time with girlfriends, playing pickle ball, and golfing to fill her weekday time. Dyann’s favorite day of the week is Sunday. She is an active member of Abundant Life Church of the Nazarene in Kelso, where she sings with the worship & praise team.

1 cup butter

1.5 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 egg

2.5 cups flour

1 tsp soda

1 tsp cream of tartar

1/4 tsp salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and mix. Add remaining ingredients mixing well.

Chill minimum of one hour to overnight.

Roll out 1/8 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with Christmas holiday cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. When done cookies are light brown only around the edges.

Frost with your favorite holiday colors and sprinkles.

Enjoy.

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