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HANG LOOSE Hawaiian Legacies on the Columbia
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hose of you who follow this column (thank you, you are much appreciated!) will know that we have a particular love of celebration. The term “party animals” seems like one Miss Manners might disapprove of, so I will refrain from using it. But let’s just say CRR encourages every opportunity for friends and neighbors, colleagues and associates, family and relatives, to take moments to appreciate — what we have, where we are, those we love.
Sue’s Views
What I knew less of was what brought them here, a tradition of seamanship and stevedoring dating back all the way to the very first explorations of the Columbia. East coast sea captains and their crews, most of whom couldn’t swim, let alone paddle a canoe over
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I came upon this bit of knowledge, along with other Hawaiian flotsam and jetsam, editing Hal Calbom’s People +Place feature this month, which took us from the Port of Kalama’s Interpretive Center to the Panis / Whiteside family’s very own party of parties, a full-fledged graduation luau with all the trimmings. An example of serendipity, which I have mentioned before in this column, manifested when one of the dancers at the luau was my good friend, Kalei Kuanoni LaFave (pictured at right), who performed one of the beautiful Hawaiian dances.
This month we’re privileged to join a very special party, thanks to the rich traditions our many Hawaiian neighbors have brought to our community. It’s a luau! I went to school with the Panis girls, who’d come from Hawaii in 1964, and have watched their beautiful families grow and become essential members of our community.
up a certain proverbial creek (Miss Manners, I know you’re listening!) without a paddle.
Celebration, seamanship and
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the Columbia Bar, enlisted the “Owyhees” they found in Lahaina and Honolulu to accompany them on their discovery voyages. Just in case someone might find themselves
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ON THE COVER Ryan Schrock, Kalin Makaiwi and Jake Whiteside at the Port of Longview. The three are longshoreman with ILWU 21.
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Letters to the Editor
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Dispatch from the Discovery Trail ~ Free Land & Whiskey
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Biz Buzz
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Clatskanie Farmers Market Opens
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Medical Matters
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Miss Manners
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Northwest Gardening
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Out & About: Driving tours; Tsuga Gallery
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Out & About: Sip, dine & enjoy the old railroad
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Marc Roland on Northwest Wines
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People+Place: Top Five Books
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Besides CRR...What Are You Reading?
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Cover to Cover ~ Bestsellers List / Book Review
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Lower Columbia Informer ~ Sarajevo: Europe’s Cultural Gem
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Essay from The Tangled Bank / Robert Michael Pyle
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Soulful column Really LOVED Marc Roland’s column in the current issue! Such a soulful perspective! Cheers! Marci Sanders St. Helens, Ore. Taking stock This last paper was great! Plus, I like the paper stock it’s printed on. Is it different than you were using before? Lee Quarnstrom LaHabra, Calif.
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Our friend Gordon Sondker passed away recently. He was a very fine gentleman and a highlyrespected and revered member of the community. We offer our deepest condolences to Gordon’s family and friends. We will all miss Gordon’s monthly selections in “Quips & Quotes,” the column he inherited from the late Jean Bruner. Gordon became a steadfast and dependable contributor to CRR, taking great pride and pleasure in his role of selecting quotes to inspire, amuse or enrich readers. Thank you, Gordon. Rest in Peace.
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ow would you convince 45 young men to join a twoyear expedition into the unknown? The promise of free land and a paycheck made many men eager to sign up, but Lewis and Clark were concerned desertions might be a problem later, when the going got tough. As an extra perk, they took about 300 gallons of whiskey. By the time the “bar” ran dry a year later, the explorers would be too far from civilization for anyone to risk leaving. Every night, each man got a quarter pint of whiskey — enough to ease the rigors of the day and, by today’s standards, make him legally drunk. This is why they didn’t backpack
When the Corps of Discovery departed from the location of present-day St. Louis Gateway Arch, they were a Michael Perry enjoys local history and travel. His popular 33-installment Lewis & Clark series appeared in CRR’s early years and began its first “encore” appearance in July 2015.
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Installment #3 of Michael Perry’s popular 33-month series which began with CRR’s April 15, 2004 inaugural issue. “Dispatch from the Discovery Trail” helped define and shape Columbia River Reader in its early years during the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Each installment covered their travels during the corresponding month 200 years prior. We are repeating the series for the enjoyment of both longtime and more recent readers.
party, but a sober one. The group left at 4 pm on May 14, 1804 “under a jentle brease” and progressed only four miles up the Missouri River that day. The 55-foot keelboat, carrying 12 tons of supplies and 25 men, could be rowed, sailed, pushed, or pulled. Two pirogues (flat-bottomed dugout canoes) and four horses carried the additional supplies. While most men were members of the U.S. military, French Canadians were
Above: Lewis and Clark carried 193 pounds of “portable soup” in 33 cannisters. At right: Replicas of cannisters, devised by Lewis, containing gun powder. Once emptied, the 4 lbs of lead comprising each cannister was melted down and molded into the precise number of shot for that amount of powder. Photos by Michael Perry.
hired as interpreters and to help get the heavily-laden boats up the mighty Missouri. It is unknown exactly how many men began the journey. Captain Clark was in charge the first week, since Captain Lewis was still in St. Louis procuring supplies. In reality, “Captain” Clark was only a Lieutenant. The Army had refused to assign him the rank of Captain as Lewis had promised. So, for the entire journey, Lewis treated Clark as a coCaptain and the men never knew the difference. Just three days into the journey, disciplinary problems arose. Three men sneaked away from camp to get some whiskey. When they returned, they were court-martialed by a jury of their peers. One man received 50 lashes across his bare back with a cat-o’-nine-tails. This punishment was harsh but not unusual. In the six months it took to reach North Dakota, five courts-martial would be held to hear nine cases involving six members of the crew. Stuck in the mud, again
The keelboat was so heavily loaded that it often became stuck on sandbars
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or snags, sometimes requiring the off-loading of enough supplies to refloat the boat. An event described in Clark’s May 24th journal entry was to be repeated many times: “The swiftness of the Current wheeled the boat, Broke our Toe rope, and was nearly over Setting the boat, all hand Jumped out on the upper Side and bore on that Side until the Sand washed from under the boat…” Part of the problem was the way supplies were loaded: “The barge ran foul… several times on logs… this was ca[u]sed by her being too heavily laden in the stern.” Not all of the men rode in boats; some walked along the riverbank and hunted for food. Records indicate they carried 30 tons of supplies, including a ton of whiskey and seven tons of parched corn, meal, flour, pork, and other food — enough to last just 45 days. Thus, hunting for bear, deer and birds was very important. A week into the trip, they traded two quarts of whiskey to some Kickapoo Indians for a pheasant and four deer. By the middle of June, two-thirds of
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the men had scurvy. They were eating practically nothing but meat and no fresh fruit or vegetables. The men consumed up to ten pounds of meat per day just to supply the calories burned. The going was slow against the strong current in the lower Missouri, with progress averaging only about 1.5 miles per hour (a leisurely walking pace is 2mph). The work was extraordinarily hard: “I observe that the men Swet more than is common from Some cause, I think the Missouri’s Water is the principal Cause… the Sweet pores off the men in Streams…” A day spent walking along the river hunting was a welcome relief from the drudgery of rowing, poling, or pulling the boats upstream. Food: A constant problem
Days would pass without the hunters killing anything. But as they went upriver, they began to find different varieties of fruits and berries: “a butifull bottom Plain of about 2000 acres covered with wild rye & Potatoes intermix’t with the grass… wild rice was plenty groeing on the bank of the River, Strawberyes…” and “The Praries Come within a Short distance of the river on each Side which Contains in addition to Plumbs Raspberries & vast quantities of wild apples… great numbs. of Deer are seen feeding on the young willows & earbage in the Banks and on the Sand bars in the river.”
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Although they started out between 5–7am each morning, only 10–15 miles was covered each day. After a month, they had traveled only 250 miles. It rained much of the first month, leading to journal entries like “The Ticks & Musquetors are verry troublesome.” They purchased 300 pounds of buffalo grease (or bear lard?) and tallow from a French fur trader to be used as insect repellent. On June 14, a crew member reported an amazing encounter that Clark recorded: “he heard in this Pond a Snake making goubleing noises like a turkey, he fired his gun & the noise was increased…& may be herd Several miles, This Snake is of emence size. ” Maybe that man received an extra ration of whiskey the night before? By June 26, the Expedition had covered 400 miles, reaching what is now Kansas. On June 29, two more courts-martial were held. The previous night, the sentry in charge of guarding the whiskey helped himself to an extra ration (or two or three), resulting in his becoming very drunk. Another soldier came along and helped himself to the whiskey, too. These were the same men courtmartialed on May 17. The next morning, other crew members were very upset to learn what happened. After all, it was the crew’s whiskey that the two men had been drinking. The sentry was sentenced to 100 lashes and his cohort got 50, administered
by their crewmates. As Clark wrote, “we have always found the men verry ready to punish Such crimes.” Marked with a bang!
The crew celebrated Independence Day by firing the bow cannon on the keel boat in the morning and then “closed the [day] by a Discharge from our bow piece, an extra Gill of whiskey.” On July 11, one of the two guards fell asleep on his post. This was one of the most serious offenses that could be committed, punishable by death. The poor soul may have preferred death; his sentence was 100 lashes — 25 lashes a day for each of the next four days. While it is hard to imagine such brutal punishment, it isn’t hard to imagine what might have happened if a roving band of Sioux had come upon the camp while the guard was asleep. ••• Next month we will continue our trip up the Missouri River and learn about the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die on the expedition.
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Wauna Credit Union recently announced the 30-year anniversary of Chief Marketing Officer Debi Smiley, recognizing her dedication to the credit union and noting her invaluable contributions to its growth over the past three decades. Just 10 years ago, WCU was at $104 million in assets and 14,000 members, said Robert Blumberg, Chief Executive Officer at WCU in a press release. “Today, WCU has $240 million in assets and more than 25,000 members and still growing and it is because of employees like Debi,” said Blumberg. Smiley has served in nearly every capacity at the credit union, having worked her way through the ranks to become Chief Operations Officer, even serving for a period as Interim CEO. “I have truly enjoyed being part of the Wauna Team both as a co-
employee and a m e m b e r, ” Smiley said. “It has been an extremely rewarding experience and I appreciate the opportunity to give back to the Debi Smiley communities that have given so much to me. I look forward to many more years.” In her spare time, Debi enjoys spending time with her family and two cats. She lives in Clatskanie, where she is active in the community and the credit union movement. “Debi is dedicated and committed to WCU and really cares about our members and employees. She embodies the spirit of WCU’s mission and vision,” said Blumberg.
Each year the PeaceHealth Friends of St. John award scholarships to encourage individuals to pursue careers in the healthcare field. This year, due to the generous support of employees, patients, patrons of fund raising events, the Gift Shop and Terrace Expresso, and to the generosity of special donors, the group awarded 10 high school and three adult scholarships totaling $25,000.
Morris students) each received $3,000 scholarships. Shannon Stein, Hannah Johnson, Courtney Teitzel (Napavine High School), Camden Swanson (Toutle Lake High School), Isabel Buckingham (Mark Morris), Dale Takalo (Knappa High School), Muminah Amjad (RA Long) and Lena Lentini (Rainier High School) each received $1,000 scholarships. •••
Some very deserving and hard working individuals were honored; 46 applicants met all the qualifications as set by the Friends of St. John, who thank and congratulate all the applicants. All deserve recognition for their outstanding qualifications, aptitude and attitude. Rhonda Osman (Kelso High School) received a $5,000 scholarship. Hailey McNally, Hannah Cargill Shana Busch and Megan Slind (all Mark
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Clatskanie Farmers Market opens for fifth year By Steven Routon, Clatskanie Farmer’s Market site management team member
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arket Saturdays are now upon us. Opening day was June 2nd at Cope’s Park in the oxbow of the Clatskanie River. We already have new vendors signed up and our seasoned veterans are going through their now-familiar spring routines. A lot of the anonymous springtime work has been initiated. Market gardeners are nervously watching the skies, charging into their gardens on the few dry days to till their plots, pull their weeds, and maybe even sow a few seeds. Our clay is greatly appreciated in the summer for its nutrient richness and water retention, but it also clings to things when it is saturated — things like boots, spades, tillers, and perhaps the most troublesome, roots of weeds that have to be pulled. While that may sound miserable, to a market gardener, it is business as usual. We notice the subtle changes in soil texture and color as May approaches. We celebrate the occasional shirt sleeve day and learn to leverage our late evening soreness into satisfied relaxation. A market gardener lives for this stuff. The Clatskanie arts and crafts community has put the final touches on projects started during the long winter months. These creatives love showing their wares to an appreciative community and chatting about the process. Visit the Market and discover the unique and unusual! These kids “bought” carrots with POP tokens.
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This year, the Board of Directors was infused with the enthusiasm of new members. The Board doesn’t take time off. The winter months were punctuated by regular meetings at which plans for the upcoming year were debated and the best codified. The community booth will again offer members of the community who have gardens, but aren’t vendors, an opportunity to sell their harvests. The Power of Produce (POP) youth program will be funded for another year. The Market will continue its focus on the children of our community with the hope that healthy food awareness will result and they will continue to teach their parents. The Clatskanie Farmers Market received an award from the Oregon Farmers Market Association for being innovative and forward-thinking. We track crowd size and tabulate that information so we can be better prepared to serve our community. We’ve done this for years now and have confidence that we can anticipate spikes in attendance and respond accordingly. This information also demonstrates our successes. Market attendance has grown steadily, year after year. We also track vendor sales. Interestingly, our food sales used to lag behind our non-food products. Last year, however, food sales accounted for a large majority of all sales at the Market. The point is, our community is supporting our local food producers. That is a very good trend!
What distinguishes our market, however, is our festival calendar. This year we will have several events: June 16 Kids’ Day Every market day is a good day for kids, but on this day we focus on children’s activities and fun. July 28 - Bee Education Day Without bees, we would have far fewer fruits and vegetables. We have several beekeepers amongst us and on this day we open up our hives to the community. We will share the benefits, delights and burdens, of this incredibly industrious and determined species. Aug.11 National Farmers Market Day Aug. 18 4th Annual Garlic Festival
Locally produced garlic is just better! Clatskanie has the ideal climate for growing garlic and many of us do so. Join the fun!
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has become an end of the year tradition. Bring your tree fruit and berries and we will do the pressing; amazing flavors to be experienced. If you would like to join us as a vendor, it is never too late. We take applications year round. Visit www. clatskaniefarmersmarket.com for an application. Vendor coordinator Darro Breshears-Routon can answer questions about the application process. Her email: clatskaniefmvendorcoordinator@gmail. com. So, chuck your mukluks, ditch your wintertime blues, and come out to Cope’s Park and support the coolest little market in Oregon! •••
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Surgeons can also manage cartilage defects of the foot and ankle through an arthroscopic approach, which minimizes complications and decreases the healing time. They can even repair these cartilage defects with donor cartilage, decreasing the pain and increases the functional outcomes for patients. Dr. McLeod has specialized training in minimally invasive approaches such as arthroscopy of the foot and ankle. He is the only surgeon in the area to perform these types of surgeries at St. John Medical Center and Pacific Surgical Center. For more information, contact Longview Orthopedic Associates at 360.501.3400. •••
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then add the blossoms to a salad or in whipped cream to top an apple pie. The blossoms are great in any recipe that contains apples because it adds more of that sweet apple taste. Forsythia, peach, pear, plum, quince (small amounts), and strawberry blossoms may be used in a similar fashion. Dianthus (Pinks) — I love the spicy scent of dianthus, and their mild clove flavor enhances salads, dresses up a cream-based soup, and can be baked in cookies. Remove the bitter white base of the petals before using.
Daylilies — (NOT Asiatic lilies—those are toxic). Daylilies are the ones with long narrow leaves that grow in lovely, grassy clumps. Their flavor resembles a cross between zucchini and honeydew melon. The petals taste and look great in a salad. The unopened buds can be used in stir-fries. Chrysanthemums — can have a peppery or a mild cauliflower flavor. You can use these in teas, soups, salads, and as a cheery garnish. Nasturtiums — I hope these are growing in your garden now. If not, go out and get a pack of seeds and get growing! The young leaves and the entire flower can be mixed in salads and have a lovely mild-pepper taste. When adding a dollop of sour cream to your favorite dish, top it with a sunny nasturtium. If you notice tiny black specks on the stems near the flowers, be sure to wash the flower carefully unless you want some extra protein. Aphids can sometimes also find nasturtiums tasty! Roses — really versatile. The dried petals can be ground up and mixed with your favorite spices to sprinkle on meat dishes. The petals can be used in syrups, jellies, butters, and, of course, can be crystalized with egg whites and sugar. Use the lighter shades of roses for a sweeter taste, and remove the bitter white base of the flower. Kalama resident Alice Slusher volunteers with WSU Extension Service Plant & Insect Clinic. Drop by 9am–12noon Wed. at 1946 3rd Ave., Longview, with your specimen, call 360577-3014, ext. 8, or send question via cowlitzmastergardener@ gmail.com.
Squash blossoms — another one of my favorites. The huge flowers are great stuffed with herb-seasoned ricotta or cream cheese and deep fried, baked or steamed. Pansies and violas—sweet and minty flavor is great in salads, and you can used the leaves, too. Freeze them inside ice cubes for a gorgeous drink. Crystallize them and decorate cakes and other desserts. Peony — add to salads, fruit punch, iced tea or lemonade. Marigolds — some are better than others. Citrus-flavored varieties like Lemon Gem and Orange Gem can be used in salads, rice, egg, pasta dishes, as well as in herb butters. Important:
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KALAMA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
A celebration of blended cultures By Gloria and Bill Nahalean The Kalama Heritage Festival is an event that celebrates the blended cultures of Hawaiians and Native Americans, originally produced in 2005 and which ran until 2009. The first festival was held to recognize the 175th anniversary of John Kalama’s arrival to the Pacific Northwest from Kula, Maui. At the height of its run, the festival had an estimated attendance of 5,000 people. The festival also celebrated the relationship of the Hawaiian descendants and the First Nations. The Festival is returning to the Port of Kalama June 29th, 30th and July 1st, 2018, after a seven-year hiatus. The festival commemorates and celebrates John Kalama, his descendants, and the Kanaka First Nations ancestry, history, and traditions. This festival is for the community of Kalama and the State of Washington that aligns with the Pacific ‘Ohana Foundation’s mission of perpetuating, preserving, and protecting the rich
cultures of the South Pacific Basin communities. The excitement is building for family fun, arts, crafts, workshops, music all three days, foods and a Hawaiian Luau celebration and evening concert on Saturday, June 30th. Also a “Kalama Family Reunion” will be held, bringing families from all over the country, including The Hawaiian Islands — Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Big Island Hawaii. This is an event you don’t want to miss! New this year: The Festival hopes to hire a video production team to document the Kalama family reunion and Kanaka First Nations. The film team will also capture the stories of historians, researchers, and descendants. The Pacific ‘Ohana Foundation is asking for financial support for the video production team. This video will highlight the celebration and strengthens the longevity of these communities by recording current events and stories of the past.
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The Pacific Ohana Foundation 501-C-3 Agency in Gig Harbor, Washington,is bringing back this unique culture festival that blends Hawaiian & Native American culture. Mail check to Pacific ‘Ohana Foundation, 13720 Purdy Dr NW Gig Harbor WA 98332. To donate online, visit www. ohanapacificfoundation.org
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Driving tours along the Lower Columbia
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ith summer here and higher gas prices, we like to make driving “loops.” Here are some of our favorite routes: From Longview, head south across the Lewis and Clark bridge into Oregon and U.S. 30 aka the Columbia River Highway. Head west on 30 which will take you into the town of Clatskanie. From there, travel to Westport, Ore. Rand McNally has this route listed at 24 miles and should take about 35 minutes. At Westport, you can catch the Wahkiakum Ferry, the Oscar B. A 15-minute ferry ride takes you to Puget Island. This puts you on highway 409 which takes you into the town of Cathlamet. Go through Cathlamet and turn right onto SR4 aka Ocean Beach Highway. It is approximately 22 miles back to Longview. This trip should take about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
From Astoria, one can head east on 30 to Westport, catch the ferry and go through Cathlamet to SR-4 and turn left, heading west back to Naselle and onto 401, and back to Astoria. All these routes can be reversed, which we do so we do not get bored seeing the same thing over again. But in all the years we have lived here and taken these routes hundreds of times, we have never gotten bored. The ferry ride is quite an adventure. This is the last ferry on the lower Columbia River. The ferry is named the Oscar B. Currently it is $6 per auto for the 15-minute ride across the Columbia where we see eagles, ospreys, and lots of other birds. We have also seen lots of seals and sea lions at certain times. The ferry runs hourly all day long. The schedule can be found at www. Cathlametchamber.com/ferryschedule.
If you are feeling more adventurous, follow the same route through Westport onto Astoria, approximately 50 miles. One of our favorite spots along this route is Bradley State Park Scenic Viewpoint, a few miles west of Westport. The address is given as 46975 U.S. 30. The view is spectacular. There are clean restrooms and picnic tables there. In Astoria, you’ll find many places to see and places to eat.
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Inside the century year old building that houses the Gallery, one will find 2D and 3D art, ranging from steampunkindustrial recycled to oil paintings that rival the masters. Acrylics, pastels, ceramics, pottery, northwest Indian style wood carvings, greeting cards, photography, books and music CDs fill the walls and shelves. A look out the rear window of the gallery provides a view of the mighty Columbia River, from which came much of the inspiration of the art within the building.
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estled in the quaint town of Cathlamet, Wash., lies Tsuga Art Gallery (pronounced “suga,” the “T” is silent, named after the prolific western hemlock). The non-profit art co-op founded by the late benefactor Janet Cimino, who envisioned a place where artists from Wahkiakum County could display their work, share it with the community, and teach and educate the public about art.
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Head north across the Astoria Bridge to Washington. At the end of the bridge, turn right onto highway 401 which will take you to the town of Naselle. Turn right onto SR. 4 and head east back to Longview. Mileage from Longview to Astoria is about 50 miles and should take about an hour and 15 minutes. Coming back from Astoria on the Washington side is about 70 miles and will take about an hour and a half.
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On Friday, July 20th, 2018, Tsuga Gallery will be celebrating it’s 7th anniversary. From 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served and lots of art to be viewed. This is the Friday before Wahkiakum County celebrates Bald Eagle Days. Then, a couple weeks later, Tsuga Gallery hosts it’s second annual Cathlamet Art Festival. On Friday, August 3rd, there will be a welcoming party at the Gallery from 5-6:30 pm, followed by a live fundraising auction for the gallery from 6:30-8 pm. On Saturday, August 4th, will be the main event, with art classes, art vendors from around the northwest, food, live music, poetry readings, and an art walk with cash prizes. For more information, visit www.TsugaGallery.org. Tsuga Art Gallery is open Wed. through Sat. from 11am to 5pm through the summer.
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Ohana Mama: Chris Panis Whiteside Fact and Folklore
Coal Creek empties into the Columbia River between industrial Longview and funky Stella. The “spreads” along its flanks are Northwest rural, civilized but still natural, verdant, lush. Hal Calbom
We’re not investigative journalists. But sometimes, even limiting ourselves to the who, what and where, we find…differences. Not just different recollections or reminiscences — after all, ours is a form of oral history, notoriously fickle — but disagreements on the facts. On the record. On history. Take the case of one John Kalama. Famous Hawaiian-Northwest guy? Yes. Invaluable Hudson’s Bay Company retainer? Check. Namesake of a small Southwest Washington town? Maybe.
It’s been almost twenty years since Chris and Larry Whiteside hosted a luau on their Coal Creek property. Their ohana — family and extended family — gather. Tents go up to ward off rain. Children frolic. The women hug and shoot selfies. The men collect and hover, as if acolytes at some sacred rite — which in fact they are— around a mound of black lava rock, interlarded with chunks of fresh cut alder. Some hours after igniting, this fire pit will fall in upon itself, virtually molten, and be open for business. The guest of honor, meanwhile, a 140-pound sow, shorn of her bristles, gutted, lying on her back with four piggies stretched into the air, manages still to preserve a dignity and decorum appropriate for the occasion. CPW: We haven’t roasted a pig in the ground since our daughter got married, I’m thinking 19 years ago. Because of the burn bans we usually can’t cook much in summer.
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Hence the meandering mission of this month’s People + Place.
CPW: We have two granddaughters graduating from high school, Madeline and Kalina.
Like most stories, this one began serendipitously. A random conversation here, a stray newspaper mention there. Then, lo and behold, the opening of a huge, Hawaii- themed hotel and restaurant in, of all places, Kalama, Washington. Kalama. Washington’s Waikiki. So began this month’s adventure. A visit to the Port of Kalama and its Interpretive Center, still claiming John Kalama for its own. A stop at the new Lahaina-like McMenamin’s, a drinker’s Disneyland. And, finally, a check of the historical record, from Lewis and Clark to the journals of Gabriel Franchere, which makes a strong case for the Native American provenance “calama,” meaning “beautiful” or “pretty maiden.” You’ll find that I hedge my bets: believing both/and is often more truthful than either/or. That fact and folklore can co-exist, happily, as did the Native American residents, the Anglo explorers and settlers, and the extraordinary group of Hawaiians who somehow make themselves so integral to the story.
HRC: Do your kids and grandkids maintain the Hawaiian traditions? CPW: Absolutely. They dance - they’ll be dancing this afternoon. We have big families, a tradition of family, ohana, and a culture that binds us together. HRC: A welcoming culture. CPW: Very much so. Hawaiian culture is a relationship culture, built on intermarriage and blood relationships as much as legal or social conventions, and that means truly large and extended families. HRC: I notice your terminology “a pig in the ground”not just roast pig. CPW: That’s right, the “imu,” or earth-oven is a crucial part of the process. My husband Larry does all the
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cooking — it’s the men’s job — and it’s complicated. A lot of heavy lifting, literally. They have to cook the pit itself before the meat and vegetables. HRC: Is that real lava rock? Or do you buy it at Safeway? CPW: No! That’s the real thing, from the slopes of our own volcano, Mt. St. Helens. The black lava rock can expand with the heat and reach incredible temperatures. If you use regular rocks with moisture in them they’ll explode at high temperatures.
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“ My grandfather loaded hundred-p CPW: Yes, but that was one of the strengths of being in the union. Once the leadership and the membership accepted them, and they proved the quality of their work, they fitted in. HRC: And you said it was nine families, not just nine men? CPW: Yes, my dad, Modesto Panis, was one of the nine. And we had my mom and my four sisters and me, all new to Longview. Some of the jobs were supposed to be opening up in California, but when we got to Longview we fell in love with it and didn’t want to leave. HRC: Was Southwest Washington welcoming to the families? CPW: Incredibly welcoming. I remember - I was thirteen at the time - coming to Monticello Jr. High School, and all these kids were just walking up and down the halls together in the morning. HRC: Don’t tell me you’re lava poachers? That is a national monument up there. CPW: We make sure it’s outside the Monument - we’re Hawaiians, remember, peaceable people! Lawabiding and harmonious. What a question! Some 200 years ago, English and American sea captains calling in the Sandwich Islands, today’s Hawaii, began supplementing their crews with local Owyhees, the native seamen. Like the Pacific Northwest tribes, Owyhees were skilled canoeists and swimmers, helpful negotiating the fearsome Columbia River Bar.
HRC: How did they find out about opportunities here?
HRC: I remember walking the halls at Monticello. CPW: Yes, a school tradition! And people made way for us, we were shy of course. And we’d been at parochial schools in Hawaii, which were much more strict, so we were in heaven. I remember the first day it snowed, and I’d never even seen snow before, and my home room teacher let me go outside the room, in the middle of the class period, so I could feel the snow!
CPW: It was through the union in Hawaii, ILWU Local 21 here. The local needed more men, and they had a visionary, progressive, president, Arne Auvinen, who said why not bring some of these capable Hawaiian workers to the west coast, which was expanding trade and had a real shortage of stevedores.
Around 2,500 Hawaiian longshoremen ended up coming to the west coast in the sixties. It’s a job that tends to stay in the family, fathers and sons. Chris’ husband Larry retired ten years ago from his longshore career, to concentrate on his new vocation - chief chef, pig in the ground department. Their son continues the family tradition at work.
HRC: Was there resistance, prejudice?
Almost150 years later, a group of skilled longshoremen native to the island of Kauai found themselves called to the Columbia under a different set of circumstances. CPW: The Hawaiian community in Longview basically started when nine families came over. They called them stevedores in Hawaii. My grandpa and my dad both worked at Ahukini Pier on Kauai, but they relocated the port there to make way for an airport expansion and their jobs were threatened.
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pound sugar bags on ships. ” CPW: Our son Jake didn’t hesitate for a minute. He’d watched his dad and grandpa driving forklifts, running docks. Now he’s even served as union president here. HRC: What’s the same, what’s different, about life on the river? CPW: Well the automation, of course. My grandfather loaded hundred pound sugar bags on ships, back in Hawaii. And if you think the weather was hot and humid, think about the holds those ships. HRC: Is the automation taking a lot of jobs?
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CPW: Yes, of course, although it’s been a transition. Grandpa carried it on his back, then in my dad’s era it was block and tackle, ropes and lines, still a lot of physical labor. HRC: : I hear you tease Jake about his cushy job? CPW: Yeah, Jake’s a crane operator, one of the most important jobs on the dock, and he’s up there in his airconditioned cabin. He toured a facility a few years ago where they’d cut the jobs down from a hundred to six or seven, so, like a lot of careers, there will be some real challenges going forward. HRC: How about the local economy? CPW: Actually, that’s been pretty positive. Longshoremen used to have to travel a lot, up to Seattle and Tacoma or even up and down the coast. but both Longview and Kalama seem to be doing really well. HRC: How do you hold this all together? You’ve got the generations showing up here, people in RVs, and not just Hawaiians? I think many families would be envious. cont page 22
Franchere, circa 1812; “Kalama” at the time of its incorporation, in 1871, under the auspices of the Northern Pacific Railroad. And, though he was a presence in the region in the 1840’s - 1870’s, Hawaiian John Kalama is more likely a folkloric namesake than an historical one. Hawaiians on the Columbia were greeted with lavish hospitality and respect for their skills as seamen. Native tribes, chiefly Chinook and Cowlitz, encouraged intermarriage with these Owyhees from the distant islands.
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Even the advent of the traders and railroaders seems to have been harmonious. Today Kalama boasts the rare confluence of a major railroad line, an interstate freeway, and a deepwater port. There is expanding industry and a proud addition to the McMenamin’s lodging and restaurant empire, done up in royal Hawaiian style. So, as you stroll the re-vitalized waterfront, in the shadow both of looming native totems and lively Hawaiian lanais, and with cargo ships out on the river awaiting unloading, don’t bother splitting any hairs over facts versus folklore.
Kalama represents a uniquely northwest story of cultural integration and economic cooperation, rarely matched. And that’s the name of the game. •••
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CPW: I think it’s not just that we have a tradition. It’s the kind of tradition. A luau is a feast, it’s a celebration. It almost always has entertainment, it has storytelling. HRC: And of course it’s got your special love, the dancing.
CPW: Well there’s all ages. That’s really important to us. There will be little kids, and grandmas, still dancing, alone and together. There will be a traditional dance, in a different kind of outfit. We’ll explore some Polynesian dances. And the boys will be dancing, too.
CPW: Yes. The hula is so much more than just a dance. There is so much expression in it. The movements of the hands and the body, virtually every movement is associated with an emotion, a mood, a story.
HRC: I thought I saw a couple of longshoremen getting ready to shake a leg?
HRC: What kind of dancing will we see today?
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CPW: Both Jake, my son, and Ryan are dancing. We can’t get Kalin to dance, but we’re working on him.
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Venture into the forest
Sip, dine, enjoy the old railroad in one scenic outing Story and Photos by Tracy Beard
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ext time you’re looking for some local fun, spend your afternoon in Yacolt, Washington, located just 30 minutes east of Woodland, off Highway 503 heading east. Step back in time and travel through the lush green forest and alongside the Lewis River on a two-hour historic train ride with Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Later, savor local libations at Moulton Falls Winery & Cider House, where you can sip on delicious wine, beer or cider.
The Ride
Chelatchie Railroad: The History
Historical notes and long-told stories record the unverified history of the Chelatchie Railroad. Its past is filled with many fluctuations in ownership, name, and use. According to these records, Vancouver businessman L.M. Hidden enjoyed a picnic at Moulton Falls with his family back in 1886. He was so impressed with the timber in the area that he convinced five of his associates to leave the Vancouver area for a month and survey a route to Yakima to build a railroad to transport the wood. After one intense month of research, they decided to fund the project. On September 22, 1887, the Clark County register announced that Vancouver’s first railroad incorporated with $1 million in financial backing. L.M. Hidden would serve as vice president. The project began on January 31, 1888. The first locomotive arrived on December 20, 1888. The line eventually expanded to cover the distance between Vancouver and Brush Prairie, but business came to a screeching halt when the economy tanked and the company went broke. The men decided to sell the railroad on November 25, 1897, when they had no more funds for further expansion. Ownership of the railroad changed hands many times over the years, and so did the name. After the sale in 1897 the new owners began making money by moving logs from Brush Prairie to Vancouver and soon were able to finish the line out to Yacolt. The new industry caused a boom in the small town’s economy. Passenger service began from Vancouver to Yacolt, and a one-way ticket went for $1.07. Over the years the railroad continued to change hands and finally fell into disrepair. In 1998 a group of volunteers banded together to save the railroad. They repaired the rails, bridges and buildings along the route. Volunteers working with Clark County extended the track from Yacolt to Chelatchie, enabling the line to function as a historical railroad.
Two locomotives run on the railway, an ALCO steam engine built in 1929, previously used for logging, and a diesel ALCO constructed in 1941. The train travels along a somewhat bumpy track at the whirlwind speed of 13 miles per hour. Passengers relax while taking in the views of thickly forested landscapes, open pastureland filled with sheep and the occasional llama, and panoramic stretches running alongside the Lewis River. The volunteer announcer notifies guests when approaching Moulton Falls and before entering the ominous darkness of a 330-foot tunnel through solid rock. The train meanders over trestles crossing the Lewis River and then stops at an unmarked location to reverse direction and head back toward Yacolt. Passengers can travel in a variety of cars—one that is entirely open and features unobstructed views, another that is enclosed with cushy seats and windows, a third that is open-air with a covering to protect riders from the sun or rain and, finally, the brightly colored caboose. Passengers in the first three cars are free to move about during the ride and can enjoy a snack, drink or even a picnic lunch if they choose to bring one aboard. Three-quarters of the way into the ride there is a 20-minute stop at Yacolt Falls, which is the perfect place to cool off in the water or get out and stretch your legs. Chelatchie Railroad offers several unique rides throughout the year: the Old West Train Robbery, the Headless Horseman, the Winter Holiday Experience, and Winery Runs to Moulton Falls Winery & Cider House. The train ride is a fun way to get outside, get a scenic tour of the area, and savor a day with family or friends. The Winery
Moulton Falls Winery & Cider House opens at noon on Saturdays and Sundays, and 4 pm on Fridays. Visit the winery before or after your ride on the train, or make a trip to the area to simply enjoy sipping wine, cider or beer and listening to local music on weekend nights. Owners cont page 24
The work of freelance writer and photographer Tracy Beard has been published in many regional, national, and international magazines. Her stories focus on luxury and adventure travel, outdoor activities, spas, fine dining, and traditional and trendy libations. She attended culinary school in San Francisco, and owned a catering company, adding to her enjoyment and authoritative understanding of food. Formerly of Longview, she now lives in Vancouver, Wash. Columbia River Reader / June 15 – July 14, 2018 / 25
Roland on Wine
Wine: A necessity of life, not just a product for the few
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Joe and Susan Millea opened the winery in March 2012, and they currently produce 16 wine varietals, sourcing grapes from Red Mountain in Eastern Washington. Joe also makes 12 different ciders, and each day the winery serves four local micro-beers and four of Joe’s ciders on tap.
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“We want people to come out, relax and have fun,” said Joe Millea. “We are kid and dog friendly and just want to see everyone have a good time. On Friday and Saturday nights we have some of Portland’s top musicians.” Terry Robb, voted the number five acoustic blues player in the world, and Doug Smith, Grammy-winning guitar player out of Vancouver, frequently play at the winery. Before opening the winery, Joe designed indoor theaters, so during construction of the winery he made sure that it was built with incredible acoustics. The winery is a fantastic place to listen to music any time of the year. Musicians play indoors during the winter months and outside on the lawn during more favorable weather. Visitors to the winery can order a pizza baked in the wood-fire oven to snack
on with their beverages, or they can bring along a picnic to enjoy at one of the outdoor tables. This year I celebrated Mother’s Day with my family in Yacolt. We shared and tasted three different flights of wine and one flight of cider while we enjoyed a light and healthy lunch before venturing out on the Chelatchie Railroad. Each wine was unique and tasty, and my son-in-law, Jeremiah, enjoyed the cider selections. We packed in cucumber sandwiches, tuna salad with pear dressing, delicious fruit skewers drizzled with chocolate, and my daughter prepared sweet and tasty strawberries filled with cheesecake. The sun was shining, and together we relished our day of sipping, dining and riding the old railroad. •••
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Pear Dressing
1 ripe Bartlett pear (peeled and chopped) 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbl pear nectar or pear balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Tuna Salad 1 head butter lettuce (washed and dried) 2 ripe Bartlett pears (cored and sliced) 1 avocado (diced) ¼ cup hazelnuts (toasted and chopped) 1 4-oz can tuna (all white meat, flaked) 1 14-oz can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Tear lettuce and place in a bowl with tuna and cannellini beans. Toss with dressing until lightly coated. You will have leftover dressing. Lay salad out on a plate or bowl and decorate with avocado, sliced pear, and toasted hazelnuts.
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pples don’t fall too far from the tree, or grapes from the vine, as in the case of this new winery in Longview, Washington. Pearl Vintners was birthed out of the first winery in Cowlitz County, Capstone Cellars. Micah McNelly, the son of Capstone’s former co-owner, Joel McNelly, is following in Dad’s footprints but with a distinctive new sensibility in winemaking. I recently spent some time with father and son and got the inside scoop on this new venture. Father Joel seems to have a knack for naming wineries. He came up with the name Capstone Cellars and now, Pearl, for this new label. Pearl Vintners labels all have Pacific Northwest maritime themes with stylized shells and “maritime instruments one might find in a curio shop,”said Micah. The pearl name conjures up ideas of value, time, and beauty, as Micah put it: “a metaphor that is a deep pool from a branding perspective.” And all these characteristics are articulated by Micah as he talks about his winemaking style and philosophy. Pearl began in 2014 and went commercial. “I didn’t have a choice,” said Micah. “The inspiration definitely came from hanging out with you guys.” It was a family affair where he learned the basics of sorting grapes and running the crusher, listening to Roy Bays and his dad, as well as other winemakers. He has a voracious appetite for reading, and after taking a few “high-level” classes through the University of California Davis, he took some practical classes in sensory evaluation and wine processes. The other reason he went in this direction was to spend time with his dad — a manifesto of their relationship, “there’s a lot of heart around here,” said Micah of the former Capstone Cellars building on Pacific Way. Micah, by day, works 30 hours a week as a consulting IT director for a network firm in Portland, Oregon, which allows him the time to devote to Pearl. Some of the people who have influenced him in the wine industry are an illustrious group including Bob
Betz of Betz Family Winery, Mark Ryan, and Patrick Rawn, vineyard manager for several top vineyards in Yakima Valley. Joel mentioned grower Dick Boushey, who was a big part of Capstone’s success, but Micah points out that he is moving in new directions with his vineyard selections. Dad Joel gets credit for his expertise in barrel selection and helps Micah “stay between the goal posts.” In my opinion Joel is the barrel guru. He has studied the effects of oak and wine for more than a decade, influencing my winemaking, as well. When I asked Micah what his philosophy of winemaking is, he responded in an unexpected way. I figured that as a techie he would say he would take a scientific approach, controlling as much as he could to get a certain result. But he told me he doesn’t want to be “science and data driven,” but instead “let the process go and not overmanage.” He wants the vineyard to be reflected “without a lot of me.” The way he does that is using repeatable processes along with testing and sampling each barrel to assure that cont page 25 Longview resident and former Kelso teacher Marc Roland started making wine in 2008 in his garage. He and his wife, Nancy, now operate Roland Wines at1106 Florida Street in Longview’s new “barrel district.” For wine tasting hours, call 360-8467304.
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up.” The wine is a “super tuscan” with 60 percent Sangiovese and 40 percent cabernet sauvignon. The wine is available at Hop N Grape in Longview. Pearl Vintners is working on a website to make it easier to buy the wine online, but for now, direct communication with Micah is a good way to buy futures and to stay in touch (futures@pearlvintners.com). They also have a Facebook page.
“the vineyard talks.” That way he can step back. He wants to make wines that “will stand for a while.” Micah said he thinks a lot of Washington grapes are picked too late and he has bucked that trend by picking earlier to get a brighter acidity and lower PH which will allow the wine to last five to seven years. A big fan of European winemaking, where the grapes are not over-extracted, he limits the amount of skin contact during fermentation, choosing to bring out subtle flavors verses big soft wines that Capstone was famous for. “This is a struggle and battle between my dad and me, Micah said. “He would rather see me pick later and make softer wines, but I’m looking for younger and brighter.”
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“There is a misconception in American life where wine is perceived as this luxury thing,” said Micah. “I can appreciate that from a marketing standpoint, but at the end of the day, I think wine should be available to people, all people. We’re not in this business to sell $50 bottles of wine; our ultimate goal is to make a good, reasonably-priced wine that is available to people who want to consume it.”
The future of Pearl Vintners is to grow as time allows. Micah and his wife, Paula, welcomed a new member to the family recently, further limiting their time. He sees the label being distributed up and down the coast — direct to the consumer — before entertaining the idea of a tasting room, which would come at considerable expense. They make about 250 cases annually, but Micah would like to scale up in the future. He likes the fruit they are getting from Candy Mountain Vineyard near Richland, Washington, and Dineen Vineyard in Zillah.
Micah brings an amazing passion and understanding of the work and dedication it takes to make wine and seems willing to pay the price to follow this dream. I’m encouraged to hear him talk about wine as a lifestyle and how we can learn from cultures who see wine as a necessity of life, not just a product for the few. Review: The Latecomer 2015
While at the winery, I sampled their Cabernet Sauvignon and it was excellent. They also make a rosé, malbec and Mica’s favorite, merlot. Our conversation turned to one of his wines called The Latecomer. The name has some significance in his life, mainly his marriage to Paula and the birth of Finn.
This wine has a lot of finesse. Black cherry fruit flavor is predominant. It is bright and tangy, balanced with fine grain tannins that make you want to come back for another sip. It has a depth to it with nuances of forest floor, fennel, violets, and leather... making it a solid wine that will improve over the next few years. •••
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Top Five Favorite Books on Hawaii 1) Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. A beautifully rendered novel about the 19th Century Hawaiian leper colony on the island of Moloka’i. The book opens a window on a world of dazzling beauty and ugly disease and fear. 2) The Hawaiian Islands From Monarchy to Democracy by Nancy and Jean Francis Webb. An account of the Hawaiian Islands from the ancient days until all the islands came under one rule; establishment of a Monarchy; the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii; and the process of becoming a State. 3) Hula Perspectives by Dorothy B. Barrere, Mary Kawena Pukui, and Marion Kelly. A collection of descriptions and comments made on the Hula over a span of 200 years giving a historical perspective from which to view the role of the Hula in the Hawaiian society. 4) Grove Farm Plantation by Bob Krauss with W.P Alexander. The biography George N. Wilcox, son of a missionary teacher and a pioneer sugar planter on the remote island of Kauai in Hawaii in 1864. He helped build the wealth and unique social structure that sustained the Hawaiian Islands for many years until the decline of sugar plantations in Hawaii.
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“The story drew me in,” says Linda. “I felt the compassion the people in the small town showed Clara. As she struggles with the challenges of creating a new identity, the past continues re-surfacing. Clara’s kind nature keeps showing through, and
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EARLY & MIDDLE READERS 1. Be Prepared 1. The Left Hand Vera Brosgol, First Second, $12.99 of Darkness Ursula K. Le Guin, Ace, $9.99 2. A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L’Engle, Farrar Straus Giroux 2. Good Omens Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, 3. George Alex Gino, Scholastic, $6.99 HarperTorch, $7.99 4. The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, 3. Ready Player One Ernest Cline, Broadway, $9.99 the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog 4. The Name of the Wind Adam Gidwitz, Hatem Aly (Illus.), Patrick Rothfuss, DAW, $9.99 Puffin, $9.99 5. Camino Island 5. Roller Girl John Grisham, Dell, $9.99 Victoria Jamieson, Dial, $12.99 6. 1984 6. Wolf Hollow George Orwell, Signet, $9.99 Lauren Wolk, Puffin Books, $8.99 7. The Midnight Line 7. Hatchet Lee Child, Dell, $9.99 Gary Paulsen, Drew Willis (Illus.), 8. Dune Simon & Schuster Books for Young Frank Herbert, Ace, $9.99 Readers, $9.99 9. The Final Empire 8. When the Sea Turned to Silver Brandon Sanderson, Tor, $8.99 Grace Lin, Little, Brown Books for 10. The Wise Man’s Fear Young Readers, $9.99 Patrick Rothfuss, DAW, $9.99 9. Charlotte’s Web E.B. White, Harper, $8.99 10. Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids Joseph K. Gaydos, Audrey Delella Benedict, Little Bigfoot, $19.99
We’ve been here before political stalemate, new technologies, the creation of powerful corporations, i n c o m e i n e q u a l i t y, f a i l u r e s o f governance, mounting class conflict, and increasing social, cultural, and religious diversity.” Yep, sounds familiar. White, a professor at Stanford University, writes with a vividness and verve that [CLICHÉ ALERT] makes history come alive. Part of the Oxford History of the United States series, The Republic For Which It Stands opens with the funeral train returning Abraham Lincoln to Springfield in 1865 and ends with the election of William McKinley in 1896 on the eve of the twentieth century. During that brief span of thirty-one years, our country experienced almost a complete makeover. The Civil War is often referred to as the second American Revolution. White adds, “Americans did give birth to a new nation, but it was not the one they imagined.” There was the promise and the failure of Reconstruction, the shock of moving from an agrarian to an industrial society, the explosion of railroads crisscrossing
Alan Rose, author of The Legacy of Emily Hargraves, Tales of Tokyo, and The Unforgiven, organizes the monthly WordFest events and hosts the KLTV program “Book Chat.” For other book reviews, author interviews, and notes on writing and reading, visit www.alan-rose.com.
Nineteenth-century Americans were a
sickly people. The decline of virtually every measure of physical well-being was at the heart of a largely urban Gilded Age environmental crisis that people recognized but could neither name nor fully understand. By the most basic standards—life spans, infant death rate, and bodily stature, which reflected childhood health and nutrition—American life grew worse over the course of the nineteenth century…An average white ten-year old American boy in 1880, born at the beginning of the Gilded Age and living through it, could expect to die at age forty-eight. His height would be five feet, two inches. He would be shorter and have a briefer life than his Revolutionary forebears.
It is a story in which we as Americans can feel justifiable pride (technological inventiveness, personal enterprise) and justifiable shame (the brutal suppression of the former slave population, the broken treaties and treatment of the native peoples.) Lincoln’s dreams of Reconstruction were gutted by his successor and a divided Congress. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States (Mississippi refused to ratify the amendment until 1995— Better late than never, I suppose) but it took the occupation of federal troops to try and enforce it, 28,000 troops to police the South’s nine million people. cont page 30
~ from The Republic for Which It Stands
the continent (nearly 30,000 miles of track laid in just five years), successive waves of immigrants, the Indian wars, institutionalized corruption in government and business, women’s fight for equality, the growth of the labor movement, and the United States’ emergence as a world-class economic power.
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the Lower Columbia
Informer by Perry Piper
Sarajevo: Europe’s Cultural Gem
W
hile I had a lot of fun with my friends across Basel, Switzerland, Munich and even Croatia, the culture I discovered in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina was something different. I stood in the spot that sparked WWI — where Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, was assassinated. Almost exactly a century ago, the photos of the same location show a radically different world. I’m not sure if we’d go to war today over the murder of a royal character or parliament member.
modern shopping malls and high life districts left and right. I feel like Americans might be nervous in this country, but I felt surprisingly safe and met many everyday people. Most Sarajevans I met were very modern, adopting western dress and lifestyle, even the Muslims who keep their cultural religious traditions, like Ramadan, a month of daily fasting going on during my visit.
I thought Sarajevo would be a city of ruins, but I was surprised to find
Above, traditional Bosnian coffee, served black alongside a few sugar cubes and Turkish delight. At left: Paella, the classic Spanish dish with rice, chicken and rabbit.
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The soldiers could not begin to stem the almost insane violence committed against the “Freedpeople”—a horrific story of systemic murder, mutilations, rape and whippings. Unable to stop the homegrown terrorism against African Americans in the area he was responsible for, General Philip Sheridan commented, “If I owned hell and Texas, I would rent out Texas and live in hell.” Ironically, for being a “nation of immigrants,” our history shows a rather undiluted distrust and dislike of them. Each wave of immigration still seems to produce a nativist fear and loathing in the children and grandchildren of earlier immigrants.
Throughout his account, White frequently employs a wry, sly humor that lightens as well as enlightens. For example, funding the private railroads at the public’s expense: “It would have been a miracle if such policies went forward without corruption. There was no miracle.” This is a book for people who love immersing themselves in history, and then contemplating it. One comes away with the sense that times change, but not the forces that drive and shape the times: our dreams for a better life, our desire to create a better world — along with our innate fears, prejudice, ignorance, and greed; it is through these that we continue to create and recreate humanity in our own image, dreaming dreams and committing atrocities.
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Those wearing a hijab made it quite fashionable with different colors, fabric types and makeup, alongside Adidas sneakers and slacks. Ramadan requires the faithful to fast each day from 3am until sunset, where Sarajevo citizens await the sound of a cannon f i r i n g f r o m t h e Christians and Muslims in Sarajevo live in peace, but still compete over hills on the yellow the tallest structures. Below: Interior of the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque. bastion fortress. Most Muslims pray five times a day; this, combined with the Ramadan season made me feel as if I was transported centuries back to ancient times, I also felt a strong sense of their welcoming community and tradition. I wanted to learn more about their culture. Despite not drinking coffee regularly back home, my biggest surprise discovery here was the Bosnian coffee. Using intricately handmade metal cups and plates, this coffee is made black and with some unique spices. A long handle lets you pour a bit into your cup, pure and without any sugar or cream additives. You’ll touch a corner of the sugar cube into the coffee and bite that section off before taking an equally tiny sip. Repeat for 30 minutes to one hour while socializing with the locals or among friends. Sarajevo is a city to get away from the hustle of our American workaholic lifestyle. To make you yearn for this coffee again, a piece of pink Turkish Delight is waiting for you underneath every sugar cube box. Sarajevo is a lot like Portland, Oregon, in that the population is around 300,000, or half of our big city. Sarajevo, though, might be much more walkable, as I’d check my map, start walking and be there within five minutes usually. If that’s not quick enough, you can get a short transit ticket at any street store for 3 BAM, their currency, also called KM, or Marks. It’s a very easy conversion
rate because 2 BAM is 1 Euro and 1 Euro is currently $1.20. Hostels are the equivalent of $10 per day, taxis $5-15 and food and dessert being $3 as the average price, even for classic Sarajevo meat dishes. Going to Bosnia and Herzegovina ,you’ll find a very relaxed and welcoming people where Christians, Muslims and Jews live together peacefully in the modern age. •••
Perry Piper is currently traveling in Europe with plans to continue “Down Under,”until the end of summer. He’ll be meeting new friends and re-connecting with old friends met in previous travels.
The Natural World
A Declaration of Independents By Dr. Robert Michael Pyle
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don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone exclaim, upon seeing a butterfly, “Doesn’t that prove that there has to be a God, to put such beauty into the world?” The countervailing view seems just about as logical to me: how could there be a caring God in a world with death and sinuses, let alone leaf blowers? Silly as such ipso facto arguments sound, I love the one proclaimed by Benjamin Franklin: “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” I write in an agreeable Oregon brewpub, a pint of good India Pale Ale before me, old Grateful Dead playing soft on the PA. Thea and I have just seen You’ve Got Mail at the old single-screen, main street movie theater across the way, for $2. I am trying to decide how I feel about a film that tackles a serious issue, the destruction of independent bookshops by giant chain stores, then blurs the issue with a happy ending. As an author, one of a class of people whose hard-earned income (royalties) is generally halved by sales of their products (books) in the superstores (those discounts come from somewhere), I have a stake in the preservation of the literary marketplace’s diversity. I also happen to love a good “indie,” and (along with many of my writer friends) will not sign books in a chain. Many of us also enjoy a good ale, and as members of a bioregional community, we consider
good pubs and good bookstores to be elements of local diversity. (In England, one’s neighborhood pub is actually referred to as the “local.”) Now, alcohol is no joking matter, though it is the subject of almost as many quips and gibes as sex: “Beer— no longer just a breakfast drink,” reads a placard over the bar in my favorite alehouse, where the publican will serve nothing advertised on television. But at a time when many people are seeking to defeat their dependencies, and the evils of strong drink in homes and on the roads ruin more and more lives, beer is a serious subject indeed. This is no paean to drink or to drunkenness. Still, Ben Franklin had a point. Properly approached, beer has its beauties—not the least of which is the inspired symbiosis among several organisms that its decoction entails: yeast, barley, and hops, mixed with pure water and time. The fermentation of malted Hordeum distichum, through the sugar-converting properties of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, fixed by the essential oils of the noble Humulus lupulus, creates a spectrum of rich colors and flavors. Malt beverages range in hue from fresh straw through fall foxplume to coal-scuttle black, in taste from dry-bitter to sweet-fruity to malty and chocolaty espresso, involving most of the talents of
Robert Michael Pyle is a naturalist and writer residing along Gray’s River in Wahkiakum County for many years. His twenty-two books include the Northwest classics Wintergreen, Sky Time in Gray’s River, and Where Bigfoot Walks, as well as The Thunder Tree, Chasing Monarchs, and Mariposa Road, a flight of butterfly books, and two collections of poems. His newest titles are Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest and Magdalena Mountain: a novel, coming out in August. Photo by David Lee Myers and spurring the first new ones in a century. This success inspired the microbrewing movement in North America, with its center of diversity smack in my biome of the Maritime Northwest. Which brings us back to this pub, this pint, and You’ve Got Mail, because the Pacific Northwest is also famous for its bookstores. Yet, even as small breweries have multiplied, our beloved neighborhood bookshops have been gobbled up by the ignoble book barns like cashews at a thirsty bar.
This is the second in a series of selected essays to appear in Columbia River Reader. These essays were originally published in Orion Afield or Orion Magazine in the author’s column, “The Tangled Bank” and, subsequently, in the book of the same name published by Oregon State University Press in 2012.
the tongue and all of its surface. In addition to all this, beer offers up an adventure in natural diversity. At one time, each valley in England had its distinctive ales, just as every Scottish glen distilled its own malt whiskey, with the smoky tincture of peat instead of the bite of hops. Using different yeasts and recipes, Continental brewers created lagers and pilsners as numerous and distinctive as the bitters and stouts of the British Isles. This Saxon beer heritage dominated in the U.S. until one of the great extinction events of our time erased it. Prohibition extirpated local tastes, traditions, jobs, and literally thousands of strains of yeast—individually selected forms of life that will never live again. Once down the drain, their DNA was as gone as that of the Xerces blue butterfly or the great auk. And when beer came back after The Long Thirst, it was in a monolithic fountain of yellowish, watery lager lacking character or distinction. The same sort of pogrom threatened British beer in the 1970s, when six giant companies took over many regional and local breweries. A discriminating public bit back through CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, saving many of the family and village breweries
Now, big is not always bad. Look at Yosemite, or Powell’s Books in Portland. What one deplores is when BIG rolls over the small, good things, sanding down the different as it goes. As for You’ve Got Mail, I still haven’t figured it out. Maybe if Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan weren’t so blasted cute. I like to think there will be trouble ahead for their romance unless he gets a different job. But I feel confident in saying that readers commit a progressive political act on behalf of community when they shop in an independent bookstore. And we who drink beer—pray, in moderation, and at all due risk to our waistlines—do the same when we choose the local, the real, and the good. This excellent IPA, in a revivified country hostelry with clean air and a lively clientele, is the proof—if not of a God who loves us, at least of a truth we need to repeat over and over: that celebrating and embracing the local can sometimes save it. •••
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Broadway Gallery Artists co-op. Classes for all ages, workshops and paint parties. Featured Artisst: June: “Pets” Community Art Show and classroom student art; July: Mitzi Christensen (painting), John Brigden (pottery), Vicki Brigden (jewerly). Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10–4. 1418 Commerce, Longview, Wash. 360-577-0544. www. the-broadway-gallery.com. Currently calling for New Artists for Gallery Membership. See’s candy available to benefit SWW Symphony Auxilary.
FIRST THURSDAY • July 5 Broadway Gallery Enjoy refreshments and meet the featured artists. Reception, 5:30-7:30pm. Music: Dave Mongeau www.the-broadway-gallery.com 1418 Commerce Ave. Downtown Longview, Wash. Call to New Artists for Gallery Membership Call to New Artists for gallery membership (see website).
documentary The Vietnam War. Opening reception Tuesday, July 10, 4-6pm. Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple St., Longview, Wash. Gallery summer hours: Mon-Wed 10–4). Info: 360-442-2510 or lowercolumbia.edu/gallery. Works by Woodland artist Debby Neely on view thru June 13 at Longview’s Alcove Gallery located in the Community Arts Workshop @ CAP, 1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview, Wash. An artist’s reception will be held at the workshop from 2–3pm Wednesday, May16. Neely’s art looks at the nature and myth of Northwest wildlife, with salmon species as her favorite. Woodcut, shown here:
Tsuga Gallery Fine arts and crafts by area artists. Thurs-Sat 11–5. 70 Main Street, Cathlamet, Wash. 360-795-0725. Redmen Hall History and art. 1394 SR-4, Skamokawa, Wash. Thurs-Sun, 12-4pm. Info: 360-795-3007 or email fos1894@ gmail.com.
A Woman’s Honor
Call to Artists: Art ion the Park, Sat., Aug 18. In conjunction with SquirrelFest again this year. We will be located in the Longview Civic Center, across from the historic Monticello Hotel. The streets around the Civic Center will be closed to car traffic during the events. SquirrelFest draws several thousand people and we had more customers/sales for our artists last year. A map and loading/set up directions will be sent prior to show. Download your application at columbianartists.org or stop into the Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce Ave. Longview, Wash., to pick up a copy
Koth Gallery, Longview Public Library May: Masami Kusakabez; June, LPL Juried Art Show. 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, Wash. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Info: Daniel, 360442-5307.
A popcorn-throwing melodrama
June 29,30 July 1,6-8, 13-15 Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
The Art Gallery at LCC July 11–Aug 15. Photographs by Charlie Haughey in Vietnam between 1968-1969. His images were licensed by Ken Burns and Florentine Films for the 17-part
stageworksnorthwest.org
360-636-4488
1433 Commerce Ave., Longview.
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July 14 Brownsmead Flats (northern Oregon band fusing folk, bluegrass and Col-Pac geography into musical genre “crabgrass.” July 28 Resolectrics (blend of rock, rhythm. R&B, and folk with bluesy riffs and swampy grooves. Aug 11 Champagne Sunday (musical duo blends grunge and pop/rock with musical theatre. Aug 25 Moe Bowstern and Paper Eclipse Puppet Co. Fisher Poet Moe Bowstern. Salmon life cycle, all ages.
7pm at Waikiki Beach, Cape Disappointment Park, 244 Robert Gray Dr., Ilwaco, Wash. Bring seating, blankets and insect repellent. Concerts are free. Discover Pass required for vehicle access, except Aug 25 (state parks free day)
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June 28 Blues & Folk Concert Every Thursday thru August. Bands to be announced
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July 10 Eagle Eyes (Eagles tribute band) July 26 Ants in the Kitchen (1970s era funk, blues and soul) Aug 2 Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute band with special guest RaeAnn Phillips) Aug 9 Tiller’s Folly (Celtic bluegrass and Americana)
Open Air Market 3pm. Happy Hour Matt Brown 4–6:15pm. Regular bands play 6:30– 8:30pm. Thursdays, St. Helens Columbia View Park, Old Town, St. Helens, Ore. .
Aug 16 Burlington Rail (classic,country rock and roll)
6–8pm Thursdays, Martin’s Dock, Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash. Bring blankets, low-backed chairs. Picnics OK, food available. No alcohol. Info 360-442-5400.
Outings & Events
Recreation, Outdoors Gardening, History, Pets, Self-Help Cowlitz County Museum New exhibit: “The Great War: A Cowlitz County Centennial Reflection,” exploring how the Lower Columbia region supported the war effort (WW1). Open Tues-Sat 10am–4pm. 405 Allen St, Kelso, Wash. www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum. Info: 360-577-3119. Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum Logging, fishing and cultural displays. Open 1-4pm, Th-Sun. 65 River St, Cathlamet, Wash. For info 360-7953954. Appelo Archives Center Historic exhibits, Naselle-Grays River area. 1056 State Route 4, Naselle. T-Fri 10–4, Sat 10–2, or by appt. 360-484-7103. appeloarchives.org. In their Footsteps “Ethnobotany Near the Mouth of the Columbia,” by Dr.Judith Lampi. Sunday, May 20, 1pm. Free lecture series. Fort Clatsop Visitor Center (near Astoria, Ore.) Netul Room. Series presented by Lewis and Clark National Park Assn and Fort Clatsop. Info: 503861-2471. Party in the Park Afternoon of June 16. Heritage Park, Scappoose, Ore. Hosted by the City & Community Club. Food, beverages, live music. The Park is the Start/Finish of 3rd annual Columbia Century Challenge Bicycle Ride. Farmers’ Market hours extended to 4pm.
TAKE A
Summer Fling Bazaar June 23. Hosted by Three Rivers Mall and the Kelso Bridge Market. Applications available; call 360-957-2515 or email betty.erickson@ comcast.net. Longview Bridge Club Weekly duplicate bridge games Mon 10:30am, Thurs 6:30pm, Kelso Senior Center, 106 NW 8th Ave. New players welcome. For info or help finding a partner: Rich Carle, 360-4250981 or rhcarle@msn.com. Awesome Hikes July 28, Aug 25, Sept 15. Perhaps the most spectacular trail system in the Mount St. Helens area, this challenging 10-mile hike from Johnston Ridge Observatory winds through the heart of the blast zone in the Mount Margaret Backcountry, past Coldwater Peak, and along south Coldwater Ridge. See spectacular wildflower displays, stunning views of St. Helens Lake and Spirit Lake, and twisted logging equipment: all reminders of the destructive and renewing powers of this great volcano. And at the end of the day, a shuttle back to Johnston Ridge from Coldwater Lake. Guided by the Mount St. Helens Institute complete with geology and biology lessons, this will be a day you won’t soon forget! $75 per person. Info: mshinstitute.org, phone: 360-449-7883.
HIKE
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Mt. St. Helens Club
This friendly club welcomes newcomers. For more info please call the hike leader or visit mtsthelensclub.org. RT(round trip) distances are from Longview. E=easy, M=moderate, S=strenuous, e.g.=elevation gain. Sat, June 16 • Mowiche Butte (S) Drive 160 miles RT. Hike 10 miles with 2,100 ft.e.g. to Mowiche Butte for excellent views of Yacolt Burn at the summit. Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256. Wed, June 20 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ mi.) or walk half the lake (1+ mi.) with little e.g.. Leaders: Trudy and Ed 360-414-1160. Sat, June 23 • Salmon Butte (M/S) Drive 190 miles RT. Hike 8.8 miles in and out with 2,840 ft. e.g. to a high point thru wooded forest and blooming rhododendrons for a great view of Mt. Hood. Leaders: Bill D. 503-260-6712. Sat, June 30 • Chehalis Western Bike Ride (E/M) Drive 140 miles RT. Out and back bike ride on a paved rais-to-trails conversion. Bike as far as you want, 5–50 miles in urban and forested setting around Olympia. Leader: George W. 360-562-0001. Tues, July 3 Vancouver Lake Park (E) Drive 90 miles RT. Hike 4 miles DT with no e.g. on smooth gravel path. Walk from Lake to Col. River and back to Lake. Leader: Art 360-425-3140.
Sat, July 70 • Coldwater Lake (M/S) Drive 120 miles RT. Hike 9.5 miles with 1,300 ft. e.g. circumnavigating Coldwater Lake. Head up South Coldwater Ridge past old abandoned logging equipment (from 1980 eruption), then down to the lake and a bridge across Coldwater Creek. Travel at lake level back to the boat launch to complete the loop. Leader: Bill D. 503-260-6712.
Enjoy arts & crafts, music on the way to Mt. St. Helens
LCC Gallery to feature Vietnam photos
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he Silver Lake Grange) invites the public to the 7th annual “Arts of the Mountain” Arts and Music festival, from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th. This event is FREE. More than 30 Southwest Washington artisans will present their wares at three venues along Washington State Route 504, Spirit Lake Highway, including the Silver Lake Grange at Milepost 5, The Toutle Lake School at Milepost 10, and the Twosome Art Studio at Milepost 15. Live acoustic music will be provided both days at the Silver Lake Grange and the Toutle Lake School. Arts include: Acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, pen, ink and pencil drawing, mixed media, blacksmithing, stained and fused glass, jewelry, leather work, photography, pottery, up-cycled metal art, wood carving, wood turning, fantasy art, lampworking, quilting, silversmithing, and rustic art. Each artist will display at least one piece inspired by Mount St. Helens, celebrating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest’s youngest and most active volcano. Organizers encourage folks to make a day of our event, combining their day with a visit to the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Arts of the Mountain is a nonprofit 501c8 group, sponsored by the Silver Lake Grange. For more information about the event, please contact Kevlyn Hoisington at 360.431.9802 or email at aspiritwithin@comcast.net
The exhibit’s theme is “A Weather Walked In,” which is also the title of a book by Charlie showing photos that feature “the life side of the war, not the death side of it.” Charlie Haughey was drafted into the US Army in 1967 and served a tour of duty with the 25th Infantry Division from 1968-1969. While walking as a rifleman, he shot nearly 3,000 photographs, which he later put into boxes and stored for 45 years. In 2012, a chance encounter with producer Kris Regentin brought the image collection out of storage and into a scanner. Charlie's work has since been featured in international press pieces, a fine art book of photographs (A Weather Walked In), and multiple acclaimed gallery showings. His images were licensed by Ken Burns and Florentine Films for the 17-part documentary The Vietnam War. The opening reception is Tuesday, July 10, from 4-6pm. The exhibit runs July 11 – August 15th. Gallery hours are Mon-Wed, 10am4pm during the summer. Location: Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA. 360-442-2510 / www.lowercolumbia.edu/gallery •••
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THE PET DEPT.
“Pets are people, too.”
“I just got my haircut for my new summer look. Smokey, when is your appointment? I think you’re overdue.”
Tues, July 10 • Kalama Waterfront (E) Drive 20 miles RT. Hike 3+ miles RT on level path along the Columbia River. Leader: John R. 360-431-1122. Sat, July 14 • Juniper Peak (S) Drive 195 miles RT. Hike 8 miles RT with 2,000 ft. e.g. to summit. Great views of Mt. Adams and Cispus River Valley. Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256.
“Please don’t be catty, Ginger. I am a self-stylist.”
Wed, July 18 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ mi.) or walk half the lake (1+ mi.) with little e.g. Leaders: Trudy and Ed 360414-1160. Sat, July 21 • Vanson Peak (S) Drive 160 miles RT. This 13 mile, 2,600 ft. e.g. hike has it all. Walk behind Cathedral Falls, one of the best in the Pacific NW, primeval forest, few people, tranquil lake, and a great view from an old lookout. Leaders David 360-577-4218..
ower Columbia College Art Gallery’s summer gallery exhibit of photographs were taken by Charlie Haughey in Vietnam. He was commissioned by his commanding officer to take photos that were morale-boosting.
~Ginger aka Gretchen Victoria Findlay’s dog
~Smokey Man in the Kitchen’s cat Columbia River Reader / June 15 – July 14, 2018 / 33
Astronomy
View the Moon in a new light
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LOOKING UP / FRIENDS OF GALILEO
By Greg Smith
ere we are at midsummer. The short nights make for late night viewing. People who are “night owls” make the best summer time amateur astronomers. From now until late July, it will not be getting dark until well after 9:30pm. About the only thing visible in the evening sky is the first quarter moon. This is the time to look at the moon while having that barbeque in the back yard. Viewing the moon at this time of day gives great detail to the craters that are just peeping out of our side of the moon’s dawn. In addition, your eyes are not blinded by the brilliant light of the full moon.
Dawn on the moon
Do we ever think that the moon has a morning like we do? Of course we don’t. But it does. When our astronauts went to the moon and landed, they only had so many days to do their work. They could not land until the sun was above the horizon to light up the surface so they could see where to land. They could not stay til after dark because they would not be able to talk to ground control. They only had about a 10-day window to explore. We will shortly have a system of communication satellites orbiting the moon so that lunar explorers can be in constant contact with their Earth- based support teams. What do you see when you look at the moon?
Can you make out the man-in-themoon? How about his wife and their dog? Yep, our eyes and imagination can put together a combination of dark and light patches that make a profile of a woman’s head and another grouping that can be called a sitting dog. Once you see it, it is hard not to see them. The woman is more pronounced than the dog. If you use binoculars, these other two imagined figures will stand out more easily. Can you see the woman in the moon with this picture? She covers the middle of the moon. When you make her out, she is far more prominent
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than the man-in-the-moon. See if you can find the dog that lies on her head. (Think poodle.) Aristotle idealized the moon as a perfect smooth globe. He must have been nearsighted not to see the dark blotches that are so obvious when we look at the moon. When you view the moon with even a small telescope, you can see details of the craters and mountains. Some craters have tall mountain peaks in their middles. Some have what looks like terraces on the inner sides. The large crater Tycho, the jewel at the bottom of the throat of the woman, has what look like rays coming from it. These are the “splash” marks of the asteroid that crashed into the moon. Tycho has both terraces and a mountain in the middle. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) photographed the top of the mountain in the middle and found a large boulder sitting on its top. The leading hypothesis is that the boulder was thrown during the tremendous collision that formed Tycho crater and by chance came back down right near the center of the newlyformed central mountain. Look up the May 7th Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) to see it. Cool, huh? The moon can be viewed by as much magnification as your telescope can provide clearly. You can magnify up to 50x per inch of the lightgathering opening of your scope. That means that if you have a 2-inch opening, you can get up to 100x magnification. This is the absolute max. I only go up to about two-thirds of the max. This is because at maximum magnification, the image gets blurry due to not being able to focus sharply. When you magnify, you are actually looking at smaller and smaller portions of your target, and get less and less light to focus with. Use your binoculars and/or telescope and enjoy the moon these summer evenings, and do not let the blue sky fool you. You can see the moon during the day. •••
Greg Smith is a member of Friends of Galileo, a family-oriented amateur astronomy club which meets monthly in Longview. For info about the club, call Chuck Ring, 360-636-2294. 34 / June 15 – July 14, 2018 / Columbia River Reader
By Ted Gruber A Planetary Tour of the Evening Sky
July offers the chance to see all five “naked eye” planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn – in the evening sky. We’ll start our tour of these five planets with Venus and Mercury, visible in the western sky in the twilight hours. Then we’ll move on to Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, visible in the southern or southeastern sky after dark. Over the last few weeks, several people who know of my interest in astronomy have asked me about that bright star they’ve seen around sunset. But if you’re a regular reader of this column, you know that it’s not a star at all, but the planet Venus. Venus is visible in the western sky from dusk until it sets between 10:30pm and 11:00pm, and it’s the brightest object in the night sky other than the moon. On the evenings of June 15 and 16, Venus appears fairly close to the crescent moon. But on July 15, the crescent moon and Venus will appear even closer to together, with the moon less than two degrees north (to the right) of the bright planet. The best viewing for this event is around 9:30pm on July 15.
Elusive Mercury is visible low on the western horizon just past sunset. While nowhere near as bright as Venus, there are decent chances to see the smallest and innermost planet through mid-July. Jupiter is the first object visible in the southern sky as darkness falls. The largest planet remains visible until it sets in the west-southwest about 2:30am in mid-June, and about two hours earlier by mid-July. Under reasonably good seeing conditions, binoculars reveal up to four of its moons on any given night. As of mid-June, Saturn rises in the southeastern sky about 10:30pm. The ringed planet rises a bit sooner each night, so by mid-July it will rise before sunset and be visible in the southeast right after dark. Over the course of the night, Saturn crosses the southern sky and remains visible until fading into the morning light. Mars rises around midnight in the southeastern sky in mid-June, but by mid-July it rises shortly after sunset. Like Saturn, the red planet crosses the southern sky and remains visible until daylight. Late July will offer the best viewing of Mars since 2003, and we’ll talk much more about that in next month’s column. •••
Kelso resident Ted Gruber makes a regular report to fellow members of Friends of Galileo, a family-friendly astronomy club which meets monthly in Longview. For info about FOG, call Chuck Ring, 360-636-2294.
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My parents are very hurt, feel slighted by my husband and said it should have been up to them to decide if 9 p.m. and poor road conditions were enough to keep them home. Up until now, my parents and husband have had a loving relationship. My husband realized his error and took it upon himself to contact my parents to extend a sincere apology, but my mom is one to hold grudges. I am very saddened to see my parents so upset and feel like I am caught in the middle. How do we move forward? GENTLE READER: Groveling. Or rather, ask your husband to grovel. Have him issue another heartfelt apology, this time in writing, and follow up with your parents by telling them how devastated he is, and that he has sworn he will never make a similar assumption again.
Ask them if, in the name of peace in the family, they could possibly forgive him. If there are children — or the prospect of children -- Miss Manners recommends you invoke them for maximum effect. These are desperate times. DEAR MISS MANNERS: If a friend spends four years talking about every detail in the construction of a vacation home, then describes all the fun of having friends and relatives visit for a weekend, might one assume one will be invited, sooner or later? GENTLE READER: One might hope so. But Miss Manners notices that social media postings have accustomed people to the idea that generalized bragging, along the lines of “Nyah, nyah, here’s what I have and you don’t,” implies no further action than admiration on the part of the excluded recipient.
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: When we travel and are houseguests, we try to be guests that they want back. One thing we do is strip our beds, either putting our dirty laundry in their laundry room or folding it neatly at the end of the bed, next to the blankets. Our last two houseguests left and never did this. This left a lot of extra work for us. Am I assuming this should be done? Are there new etiquette rules that we should be aware of as houseguests? GENTLE READER: “New” etiquette is generally an excuse for rudeness and does not set the standard -- unless it is coming from Miss Manners herself. Perhaps with the invention of paid shared-housing apps, guests have mistaken financial transactions with being a guest. Proper etiquette is still to do as you have been and make as little work as possible for your hosts. DEAR MISS MANNERS: While at a restaurant, I needed to leave the table to use the restroom. I left my napkin on my chair. When I returned, my husband informed me that our waiter had picked up my napkin, refolded it, and left it on the table.
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Now I had to figure out which side had been against my lap, and which against my mouth. If I guessed wrong I would have ended up with grease stains on my nice slacks. I figured it out, but not without some work. Several nights later, while dining in what is reportedly the best restaurant in this particular city, I observed a waiter refolding the napkin of a patron who had temporarily left the table, so this refolding thing is obviously not just a quirk in one restaurant. That this is gross and distasteful should not even need to be stated. If this should happen again, I will ask for a fresh napkin. But I will want to convey my distaste and displeasure that this has occurred. What does Miss Manners suggest? And will she please ask restaurateurs to end this distasteful practice? GENTLE READER: Right after she gets them to stop asking, “Are you still working on that?” Such unfortunate practices seem to spread rapidly around the restaurant industry. And yet many people still regard expensive restaurants as models of formal service. It is not up to you to retrain the staff. Asking for a fresh napkin should make the point. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m seeing restaurants place napkins to the right side of where a plate will go, instead of to the left. Sometimes all the silverware, including the fork, will be on the napkin to the right side. In a major home design magazine, the photo stylist placed napkins under the knife on the right side. Have I missed something? I thought napkins were placed on the left side of the plate. You will see tables cont page 38
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set with napkins laid vertically on the plate also, which I assume is correct and something fancy to do on occasion.
What’s going on? What should I do at home, when placing the napkin?
GENTLE READER: Napkins do belong to the left of the forks or centered on the service plate. Restaurants and stylists may have nothing better to do than to mess around with the correct placement, but Miss Manners does, so there has been no change since you learned to set the table correctly. •••
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Blackwood on Movies
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“Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Deadpool 2”: The divine By Dr. Bob Blackwood and the ridiculous, or are they just very different?
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on Howard’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” a “ PG-13” prequel to “Star Wars,” moves along rather well. Alden Ehrenreich, as a young Han Solo, smiles and laughs in the right places. His girl, Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke), can take care of all kinds of devious business too. A young Hans Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) walk Joonas Suotamo as through a sandstorm in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” Chewbacca gives Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures the traditional lowkeyed elephantine calls as needed. mountain trail. Of course, the train can ride not only Woody Harrelson makes the scene on top of its rails but on each side of its rails. It does as Tobias, a leader of hijackers who keep you in suspense as to whether it will collapse or doesn’t want to lose his life on a not. But, of course, that’s Hollywood, and the future battlefield when he can grab some is never disappointing, nor is the action in this film. serious product with the crew he puts Should you see this film? Why not? It has the usual together. Woody is a scene-stealer, but amount of tension, violence, humor, and lots of action. that’s OK. Thandie Newton as Val is And most of the critics find it enchanting. The “R” a partner of sorts. rated “Deadpool 2,” on the other hand, has some of The big action sequence in the film is the heist of high-priced product on a train that winds around a dangerous
What makes “Deadpool 2” different from other superhero films? First of all, Ryan Reynolds can deliver comic lines well. The audience laughs. I don’t know exactly what may tickle your funnybone, but a film in which characters dressed in super slick clothing save the world or worlds without a chuckle may work for kids aged 6-10 years. But I appreciate a superhero—in this case Deadpool—who satirizes other superheroes. I appreciate a super-satirist who breaks through the cinematic wall to directly address the audience. Bravo, Reynolds! Why was Josh Brolin as Cable added to the film and given top billing? I guess that is just beyond me. Perhaps someone felt the film needed a straight man for those folks in the audience who needed a more clean-cut hero. Zazie Beetz, the actress who certainly is an eyeful, has a first name that reminds me of the zany 1960 French film “Zazie dans le Metro,” about a little girl who drives everyone crazy. I wish Ms. Beetz would have had a little more screen time, but David Leitch certainly gave us a film worth seeing. It scored $598 million worldwide; $255 million in the U.S. alone by June 5. •••
the critics waving paper sabers in the air, while some other critics just chuckle. I found it to be funny, fastmoving, with action and suspense. I think that’s a good combination. Dr. Bob Blackwood, professor emeritus of the City Colleges of Chicago, co-authored with Dr. John Flynn the book, Everything I Know about Life I Learned from James Bond. Mr. Blackwood lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Bailey’s Irish Cream cake (the last piece, she informed me) had a smile that brought the sun out briefly. And the dancing... simply beautiful.. It began with two young women who are graduating from high school performing a lovely hula. Then, family groups took the grassy stage to dance, each dance telling a story with their hands and the sway of their bodies. A highlight was a dozen boys and young men performing a dance that had the women in the audience whah-hooing with every hip shake. If this is an annual event, I want to be on the invite list! Listening to the weather forecast, we couldn’t help but feel bad for the luau planners, as rain was the forecast. But I didn’t hear one person complain and a little rain didn’t bother me one whit. ••• Longview native Ned Piper enjoys reading, writing, feeding his backyard birds and squirrels, and schmoozing with CRR advertisers and readers.
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We live in an incredible area with access to clean, renewable hydro and feel we have a great story to tell about our clean power portfolio, access to low cost electricity and the upcoming legislative challenges our industry will face in years to come. If you are interested in having us attend a meeting, or just want to schedule a time to meet, feel free to give me a call or send me an email 360.501.9146 adietz@cowlitzpud.org On a side note: Check out our live feed of the Osprey Cam on our website www.cowlitzpud.org The three baby Osprey have hatched! ••• Alice Dietz is Communications and Public Relations Manager at Cowlitz PUD. Reach her at adietz@cowlitzpud. org or 360-501-9146. Contact her for info or the full article, to be published in the Northwest Public Power Association publication.
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