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e can all look forward now to our favorite summer activities — from boating, baseball and barbecue, to growing green beans and basil. Some people will be looking above the horizon for Betelgeuse, one of the night sky’s brightest stars. And some — with various degrees of interest, concern, hope and fear — will be watching the political horizon.

As July’s Democratic and Republican conventions unfold, will Hillary “trump” Bernie for the nomination and be elected America’s first woman president? And what about The Donald, now the presumed GOP nominee?

It all takes me back to high school typing class: Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party.

Whatever happens, 2016 may go down in history for its unprecedented, possibly “landmark” events.

In Ranger Reflections (page 15), Todd Cullings says people recall details for the rest of their lives of certain landmark events. For many of us, Mt. St. Helens’ eruption on May 18, 1980, was one.

Ned and I were leaving for Hawaii and barely made it to Sea-Tac in time. Near Castle Rock, I-5 was temporarily closed where it crosses the Toutle River, laden at the time with washed-out bridges and debris as it flowed to the Cowlitz.

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Sue’s Views

FOG’s landmark event Congratulations to the Friends of Galileo on their 22nd anniversary. Formed in May 1994, the club strives to advance the understanding and enjoyment of astronomy through educational programs, practical experiences and social interactions. The name is meant to honor the early astronomers whose A Friends of Galileo member points out Betelgeuse discoveries opened the age of (Orion’s right shoulder). Orion the Hunter rises to its astronomical enlightenment. highest point in the heavens around 9pm with the Hunter symbolically reaching the height of his powers. Note: image

Watching the horizon.

Earlier that day, I’d gone to The Bon (now Macy’s, then located in what we now call The Merk) in downtown Longview to buy sunglasses. Standing in the parking lot, looking up, I was awe-struck by the pillar of ash filling the sky.

Visitors are welcome at FOG is “enhanced” a bit beyond what constellations really look ©vchalup-Fotolia viewing events and monthly like in the sky. meetings, including the one on Wednesday, May 18 at 7pm at Longview’s Mark WATCH FOR THIS! Morris High School. The program will feature Coming up this summer: Inexplicable Life, a video by astrophysicist Neil A big star party at Mt. St. Tyson. For directions to FOG’s May 18 meeting, see Helens on July 9 (see details, Greg Smith’s article, page 17).

Greg’s tagline, page 17.

To help the Friends of Galileo celebrate its 22nd anniversary, CRR is joining the fun and bringing the cake. Since this meeting falls on the 36th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens eruption, I’m hoping to get a giant, molten lava cake — decorated with tiny telescopes.

And maybe I’ll see you there — I’ll be watching for you!

Sue Piper

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Letter to the Editor / Besides CRR...What Are You Reading?

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Cover to Cover ~ Book Review / Bestsellers List

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Lewis & Clark: Ferocious Encounters

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Miss Manners

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Bucket List Check-off: A Photo with a President

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Biz Buzz

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Local Farmer’s Markets

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Wellness: Father’s Day the healthy way

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Northwest Wines ~ Summer Sipping / First Foray

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On Our Mountain / Ranger Reflections

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Out & About ~ Astronomy: Why No Manly Geeks?

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Where Do You Read the Reader?

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On the Road: Triple Angels

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Man in the Kitchen Classic ~ Tandoori Chicken

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Columbia River Dining Guide

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My Slant: Confessions of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

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Lower Columbia Informer ~ Pounding the patio

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Movie Reviews by Dr. Bob Blackwood

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Letter to the Editor

BESIDES COLUMBIA RIVER READER...

Kids’ Fish-in made big splash We wish to extend a great big THANK YOU to the volunteers, the donating merchants, the youth, the families and friends who were able to contribute in any way to the most successful Kids’ Fish-In event ever held at Lake Sacajawea.

In addition, we would also like to extend a Thank You to the ALEA grant program and WDFW for their continued support in so many ways making this event possible in Cowlitz County.

Gerry Bosh, volunteer organizer Longview, Wash.

Thank you, WSU Master Gardeners Cowlitz County Commissioners joined Washington Governor Jay Inslee in proclaiming May 23-29, 2016, WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Week, and urging all people in Cowlitz County to join them in this special observance.

After 43 years, the program continues as a remarkable example of voluntary community service. Ninety WSU Master Gardener volunteers served more than 7,600 Cowlitz County residents in 2015 and, through a multitude of workshops and educational opportunities, promote sustainable gardening skills from children to adults.

What are you reading?

Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa

By Mungo Park

By Alan Rose

P

aul Langner is usually reading two or three books at any one time.

“I have to be reading a fun book and a challenging book,” he says.

The challenging book that he’s currently reading is an account of a young Scotsman’s voyage up the Niger River in 1795, part of Britain’s exploration of West Africa.

Rainier resident Paul Langner is waterfront facilities manager at Teevin Bros., Rainier.

He serves on the HOPE of Rainier’s board. His favorite adventure is living in a village in the Amazon.

Next adventure: Traveling from Bolivia to Patagonia via Ruta 40 in Argentina.

Langner came across a copy of Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa at Powell’s and finds it “continually fascinating.”

Mungo Park was 24 years old when he first set out to chart the course of the Niger River. He provides vivid first-hand accounts of the various tribes he encountered, their customs, systems of tribal justice, as well as the thriving slave trade of the time.

Park had a more modern understanding of the peoples he met, often regarded as savages by Europeans. He wrote: “whatever difference there is between the negro and European, in the conformation of the nose, and the colour of the skin, there is none in the genuine sympathies and characteristic feelings of our common nature.”

Paul recommends the book to “history buffs” and to anyone interested in the colonial worlds of the nineteenth century.

P.S. The “fun” book he’s reading is Stephen King’s 112263, a time travel mystery about efforts to stop the Kennedy assassination.

Attention, Readers!

We’d love to hear what you are reading. Please contact CRR’s Book Reviewer Alan Rose at alan@alan-rose.com or the publisher/editor at publisher@ crreader.com if you’ve read a good book lately and would like to be miniinterviewed by Alan for a future “What Are You Reading?” spotlight.

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Top 10 Bestsellers PAPERBACK FICTION

PAPERBACK NON-FICTION

1. The Little Paris Bookshop Nina George, Broadway, $16 2. My Brilliant Friend Elena Ferrante, Europa Editions, $17 3. A Man Called Ove Fredrik Backman, Washington Square Press, $16 4. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry Fredrik Backman, Washington Square Press, $16 5. Me Before You Jojo Moyes, Penguin, $16 6. A Little Life Hanya Yanagihara, Anchor, $17 7. A Spool of Blue Thread Anne Tyler, Ballantine, $16 8. Ready Player One Ernest Cline, Broadway, $16 9. Armada Ernest Cline, Broadway, $16 10. Luckiest Girl Alive Jessica Knoll, S&S, $15.99

1. H Is for Hawk Helen Macdonald, Grove Press, $16 2. Dead Wake Erik Larson, Broadway, $17 3. The Boys in the Boat Daniel James Brown, Penguin, $17, 4. Astoria Peter Stark, Ecco, $15.99 5. The Soul of an Octopus Sy Montgomery, Atria, $16, 6. Harry Potter Coloring Book Scholastic, $15.99 7. Alexander Hamilton Ron Chernow, Penguin, $20 8. The Mindfulness Coloring Book Emma Farrarons, Experiment, $9.95 9. How to Love Thich Nhat Hanh, Parallax Press, $9.95 10. Between You & Me Mary Norris, Norton, $15.95

BOOK REVIEW

By Alan Rose

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. All the Light We Cannot See Anthony Doerr, Scribner, $27 2. The Nest Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, Ecco, $26.99 3. The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins, Riverhead, $26.95 4. Before the Wind Jim Lynch, Knopf, $26.95 5. The Summer Before the War Helen Simonson, Random House, $28 6. Eligible Curtis Sittenfeld, Random House, $28 7. Journey to Munich Jacqueline Winspear, Harper, $26.99 8. Chicago Brian Doyle, Thomas Dunne Books, $25.99 9. The Murder of Mary Russell Laurie R. King, Bantam, $28 10. Felicity Mary Oliver, Penguin Press, $24.95

HARDCOVER NON-FICTION 1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Marie Kondo, Ten Speed Press, $16.99 2. When Breath Becomes Air Paul Kalanithi, Random House, $25 3. The Rainbow Comes and Goes Anderson Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt, Harper, $27.99 4. Lab Girl Hope Jahren, Knopf, $26.95 5. Seven Brief Lessons on Physics Carlo Rovelli, Riverhead, $18 6. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Phil Knight, Scribner, $29 7. The Immortal Irishman Timothy Egan, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $28 8. Between the World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates, Spiegel & Grau, $24 9. Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? Frans de Waal, Norton, $27.95 10. Big Magic Elizabeth Gilbert, Riverhead, $24.95

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1. Make Me Lee Child, Dell, $9.99 2. American Gods Neil Gaiman, HarperTorch, $7.99 3. The Name of the Wind Patrick Rothfuss, DAW, $8.99 4. Aurora Kim Stanley Robinson, Orbit, $9.99 5. Dune Frank Herbert, Ace, $9.99 6. A Game of Thrones George R.R. Martin, Bantam, $9.99 7. Mistborn: The Final Empire Brandon Sanderson, Tor, $8.99 8. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams, Del Rey, $7.99 9. The Wise Man’s Fear Patrick Rothfuss, DAW, $9.99 10. The Left Hand of Darkness Ursula K. Le Guin, Ace, $9.99

1. Pax Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen (Illus.), Balzer + Bray, $16.99 2. Raymie Nightingale Kate DiCamillo, Candlewick, $16.99 3. Unicorn vs. Goblins Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel, $9.99 4. The BFG Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illus.), Puffin, $6.99 5. Nimona Noelle Stevenson, HarperTeen, $12.99 6. Phoebe and Her Unicorn Dana Simpson, Andrews McMeel, $9.99 7. The Wild Robot Peter Brown, Little Brown, $16.99 8. Roller Girl Victoria Jamieson, Dial, $12.99 9. Minecraft: Redstone Handbook Nick Farwell, Scholastic, $8.99 10. The Mouse and the Motorcycle Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Illus.), HarperTrophy, $6.99

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Haunted by one’s pasts

The Narrow Road to the Deep North

By Richard Flanagan Alfred A. Knopf $26.95

A happy man has no past, while an unhappy man has nothing else.

Dorrigo Evans has a past — several of them. An esteemed Australian surgeon and war hero, he has also been an indifferent father and a frequently unfaithful husband. Now in his eighties, his days are filled with “thoughts of his own impending death and the accompanying terror of the old.”

The Narrow Road to the Deep North won the 2014 Man Booker prize, Britain’s highest literary award.

The story moves

fluidly like the mind in memory mode, or like watching that point where the incoming and outgoing tides of time meet, the past and present pushing and pulling against each other.

He dismisses his war hero status.

As a young doctor and officer, he and his men were prisoners of war building the Burma-Siam railway under the Japanese. He is revered by his fellow prisoners; they see him as noble, courageous, self-sacrificing — “everything he knew he was not.

As if rather than him leading them by example they were leading him through adulation.”

These are not the Allied troops whistling “Colonel Bogey’s March” as they step briskly before the Japanese in the 1957 film, Bridge on the River Kwai. The prisoners in Flanagan’s novel are starved, broken, beaten, barely human. The brutality of the Japanese guards makes at times for difficult reading. Yet, in spite of Evans’ dismissal that he was any kind of hero, in the camp flashbacks we, too, see him as a man noble, courageous, and self-sacrificing.

Alan Rose, author of Tales of Tokyo, The Legacy of Emily Hargraves and The Unforgiven organizes the monthly WordFest gatherings. He can be reached at www.alan-rose.com, at www.Facebook.com/Alan.Rose.

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He was not unaware of his critics.

Mostly he found himself in agreement with them. His fame seemed to him a failure of perception on the part of others. He had avoided what he regarded as some obvious errors of life, such as politics and golf…He understood that he shared certain features, habits and history with the war hero. But he was not him. He’d just had more success at living than at dying….. ~ from The Narrow Road to the Deep North

The other past that dominates his memories centers around an affair in his youth with his uncle’s young wife.

It was the source of his greatest joy, his greatest guilt, his fulfillment and his despair.

Eventually, he marries a woman he respects but does not love — her prominent Melbourne family will benefit his career as a young doctor — and he lives a life of high public esteem and personal hollowness, his unhappiness the source of his many adulterous affairs—“imagining that there must be somewhere someone who could break the spell of torpor, his soul’s strange sleep.”

To an admiring young journalist writing about Evan’s war record, he remarks, “It is not that you know nothing about war, young man…It is that you have learnt one thing. And war is many things.”

Like war, one person’s life is many things; more a kaleidoscope than a linear narrative. At one point Evans reflects that a good book leaves you wanting to reread the book; a great book compels you to reread your own soul. Richard Flanagan has written such a book.

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Lewis & Clark

Ferocious encounters 211

years ago, the Lewis and Clark Expedition had just resumed their trek to the Pacific Ocean after spending the winter in Fort Mandan, located 45 miles upstream from present-day Bismark, North Dakota.

When the Corps of Discovery left St. Louis a year earlier, in May 1804, their progress up the Missouri River was very slow. Due to the heavily-laden boats and fast current, they averaged only seven miles per day until reaching the Mandan and Hidatsa Indian villages where they spent the winter after building Fort Mandan. Continuing their westward journey on April 7, 1805, they did so with fewer men and supplies, and without the heavy keelboat. They had two pirogues from the previous year plus six dugout canoes they carved from Cottonwood logs.

We are pleased to present Installment 12

of Michael Perry’s popular 33-month series which began with CRR’s April 15, 2004 inaugural issue.

During the 2004-2007 Bicentennial Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, each installment covered their travels 200 years prior. We are repeating the series for the enjoyment of both longtime and more recent readers. To find prior installments visit crreader.com Click “Features,” then “Archives.”

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The smaller boats and lighter load made it possible to cover upwards of 25 miles per day. Head winds were a problem, but strong tail winds allowed the crews to raise the sails and cover great distances on several days. On April 24th, Clark wrote, “The wind blew so hard during the whole of this day, that we were unable to move.”

Later, Clark wrote, “The party complain much of the Sand in their eyes, the Sand is verry fine and rises in clouds from the Points and bars of the river, I may Say during those winds we eat Drink & breeth a prepotion of Sand.”

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Fine alkali dust and constant glare of the sun on the water probably caused the sore eyes.

The land was mostly open grasslands, with a few trees growing along the river. The further west they went, the more wildlife they saw. On April 25th, Lewis wrote, “the whol face of the country was covered with herds of Buffaloe, Elk & Antelopes; deer are also abundant… the buffaloe Elk and Antelope are so gentle that we pass near them while feeding, without appearing to excite any alarm among them, and when we attract their attention, they frequently approach us more nearly to discover what we are.”

On April 26th, they reached the mouth of the Yellowstone River, five miles from present-day Montana. An extra ration of whiskey was served; the fiddles were broken out, and the men sang and danced in celebration.

By mid-May, they had covered about 350 miles, reaching an area now covered by Fort Peck Lake near Glasgow, Montana.

Grin and bear it While spending the winter at Fort Mandan, Indians had told Lewis and Clark of a ferocious bear they would encounter. On April 17th Clark wrote, “tho’ we continue to see many tracks of the bear we have seen but very few of them, and those are at a great distance generally running from us; I thefore presume that they are extremely wary and shy; the Indian account of them dose not corrispond with our experience so far.”

Two weeks later, after trying to kill two Grizzly bears, Clark wrote, “one of them made his escape, the other after my firing on him pursued me seventy or eighty yards, but fortunately had been so badly wounded that he was unable to pursue so closely as to prevent my charging my gun; we again repeated our fir and killed him. It was a male not fully grown, we estimated his weight at 300 lbs. It is astonishing to see the wounds they will bear before they can be put to death.”

Despite these encounters, Lewis still felt the bears were overrated. On April 29th he wrote, “the Indians may well fear this anamal equiped as they generally are with their bows and arrows or indifferent fuzees [inferior muskets], but in the hands of skillfull riflemen they are by no means as formidable or dangerous as they have been represented.” But his assessment would be revised a couple of weeks later. cont page 7

Civilized Life

By Judith Martin DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I were about to leave for a 7pm dinner party, when we suddenly realized the invitation gave a 6 o’clock start time.

I texted our hosts to say that we had gotten the time wrong, that we were on our way, and that they should start eating without us.

New coins for the Bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition

The obverse design for a special nickel minted in 2005 commemorating the Lewis and Clark bicentennial bears, for the first time in 67 years, a new likeness of America’s third president, Thomas Jefferson. The “Liberty” inscription on the coin is based upon Jefferson’s own handwriting. The reverse on the nickel features the American bison. Expedition journals described the buffalo as an animal of great significance to many American Indian cultures.

Nickels minted between 1913 and 1938 also had a buffalo on the reverse, while an Indian was depicted on the front; many people feel it was one of America’s most beautiful coins.

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On May 5th, Clark wrote, “In the evening we Saw a Brown or grisley beare on a Sand beech, I went out with one man Geo. Drewyer & Killed the bear, which was verry large and a terrible looking animal, which we found verry hard to kill. We Shot ten balls into him before we killed him, & 5 of those Balls through his lights [lungs]. We had nothing that could way him, I think his weight may be Stated at 500 pounds, he measured 8 feet 7-1/2 In. from his nose to the extremity of the Toe… 3 feet 11 Ins. arround the neck. His talents was 4 Inches & 3/8 long.” Lewis thought the grizzly weighed 600 pounds.

Another grizzly proved hard to kill on May 11th when Lewis reported that a man “had shot a brown bear which immediately turned on him and pursued him a considerable distance but he had wounded it so badly that it could not overtake him; I immediately turned out with seven of the party in quest of this monster, we at length found his trale

and persued him about a mile by the blood through very thick brush… and shot him through the skull with two balls.”

After that adventure, Lewis changed his opinion about the grizzly and wrote, “I must confess that I do not like the gentlemen and had rather fight two Indians than one bear.” It was next to impossible to kill a grizzly with one shot; a direct shot to the head or lungs was not enough. And, since it took a minute or more to reload their guns, a second shot was often impossible.

While Clark referred to it as a “grisley beare,” he was not responsible for the scientific name Ursus horribilis. But I’m certain he would have approved!

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My husband refused to show up late, left the car and decided not to go. I went ahead, joined the party and had a good time. The hosts were disappointed my husband wouldn’t join.

Should we both have just stayed back and given a convenient excuse, or should both of us have continued with the advance warning that I gave them?

GENTLE READER? Did your husband hitchhike home?

The transgression of leaving an empty place at the dinner table is a far more annoying one for the host than the guest being late with a reasonable excuse. Etiquette allows for human error, as long as regret is politely expressed and the behavior is corrected.

You are fortunate that the hosts did not mind, or were gracious enough to pretend that they did not. Miss Manners hopes that you will encourage your husband to imagine himself in their place.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: On social media, a person will say something that is rude -- and then add a “haha” or the term “LOL” at the end, to claim that it was only a joke.

An example is my cousin being told that she has “gained a few pounds since high school, LOL!” Or a person commenting on pictures from a party that my husband and I hosted: “I expect to be invited next time, don’t leave me out, haha!” What is the proper way to respond to such “jokes” that are clearly serious comments?

GENTLE READER: Acronyms like “LOL” and smiley-face emoticons arose as a way of clarifying that something was meant to be humorous when delivered in a medium lacking in more subtle cues, such as tone of voice or an actual smile.

But these computer-based solutions to computer-caused problems are not, Miss Manners notes, the etiquette

equivalent of the “undo” function.

That is known as an apology. As you have noticed, rude or hurtful statements are not improved by knowing that the perpetrator thought they were funny. They should therefore be answered with the electronic equivalent of disapproving silence: disapproving silence.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Your reply to the woman seeking validation for chatting in the movies once the “cameras rolled” was disappointing. Perhaps you haven’t gone to the movies lately.

Following lights out, the first screen is a request to be quiet and turn off cellphones, followed by one or two advertisements for refreshments. Next are the trailers (sans ads) for upcoming movies, followed by the main event.

Movies are expensive, and I look forward to the trailers on the big screen in Dolby sound -- they help me decide whether to spend time or money on upcoming films.

Your correspondent states that she was chatting for FIVE minutes during the “advertising-heavy” digital pre-show before the older couple arrived, and FIVE minutes later, the man asked her to be quiet.

Would you approve of this woman using her cellphone during this time despite management’s request (initial screen) that cellphones be turned off?

Honestly, I thought this woman was very inconsiderate.

GENTLE READER: The principle — that silence is required during a performance, but not during a canned sales pitch — has certainly been muddled by the difficulty of differentiating the entertainment from the advertisement.

Miss Manners recognizes that many people enjoy trailers, although she is perplexed at the assertion that a short whose sole purpose is to sell a coming attraction can be described as “sans” advertising. Better examples might be theaters that include pre-show lectures and post-show discussions, or sports arenas that feature pre-game musical performances.

In this case, audience members who do not wish to enjoy the bonus entertainment are expected to respect cont page 8

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Bucket List Check-off

A photo with a President What is money for if you don’t fulfill your dreams?

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By Laurel Murphy

n Wednesday about 5pm I decided to go to a Hillary fundraiser. The fundraiser was the next day, starting at 5:30pm at a house in the hills of Portland. If I would like to make the maximum donation ($2,700 ) I would get my picture taken with President Clinton. I had always wanted to meet him. What is money for if you don’t use it to fulfill your dreams?

I have always hated the cosmetics section because a very snooty clerk once told me that the perfume I asked for (I think it was Tabu) was too heavy for me. Also, I went once for a complete make-up to celebrate some occasion (maybe when I turned 40) and went straight home and washed it all off; foundation is way too uncomfortable.

Thursday was busy. I was so excited I only got two hours sleep. The only decision I had made about attire was that I was going to wear the ruby and blue sapphire studs I had picked up in Thailand. I bounced into Kelso to get my stylist to squeeze me into her calendar (we are working with hair long enough on top to be quite spiky) and consulted with the ladies at the salon on what is appropriate “business casual attire.”

Trust her judgment The young woman at the counter tried to interest me in a conversation about matte versus shiny and some other things, checking out how serious or knowledgeable I was about make-up — after all, I was wearing none. But I told her I was going to get my picture taken with President Bill Clinton and I would trust her judgment.

Business casual attire They sent me two doors down to a seamstress who had the perfect medium blue sheath with white sleeves. Then discussions ensued about shades of lipstick (orange-ish red but not too much orange — yes, I wore lipstick for the first time in probably 20 years) and nylons. I had gotten a pedicure the day before and had my usual multiple colored toes and wanted to show them off but my legs are not tanned and the dress length is several inches above the knee (the better to show off my runner’s legs.) Decision: no nylons will be okay even if my legs are not tan.

Then to the handmade accessories shop run by a friend of mine in Longview to pick up something with dark red in it ... a black shawl with red fabric flowers (perfect because I am always cold).

Then to Macy’s to get help finding a pair of black sandals.

They had nothing in my size (my feet have always been too small), but I picked up a pair of what the clerk referred to as “gladiator sandals” two sizes too big but with enough velcro to strap them on tight. I love them for their “warrior look.” Then on to the cosmetics counter.

She then tried out five orange-ish red lipsticks on the back of her hand and said number four was the right one. It cost $30. I can’t tell you how much fun I was having and — except for raccoon eyes and a little gauntness from my recent weight loss — I looked fabulous. Most of the other women at the Hillary event wore various shades of black.

I realized I might not be safe to drive after the event because I would not eat (I have lost my sense of taste and don’t eat much) but would drink some small amount of wine (pinot gris was the only white wine they were serving), so I asked my husband, Ed Phillips, to drop me off and pick me up later.

But I was really there to bend the ear of a highly placed staffer about the women in my community who are killing themselves off with obesity, alcohol, drugs, abusive relationships, overwork, etc. Rural white women are the only demographic who have not increased their life expectancy over the last 50 years. Jen Berg, Pacific Northwest Finance Director for Hillary’s campaign, very politely listened to me (I figured $2,700 entitled me to at least 10 minutes) but wished she were somewhere else.

I had a great time; I hope Bill took a really great picture. I can’t wait to see it, and I’ll share with CRR readers. .

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Kalama, Wash., resident Laurel Murphy is a community arts supporter, long active with Longview Outdoor Gallery. She thanks the three local businesswomen who dropped everything to help make her look fabulous for her big moment with Bill Clinton: Tish, hairstylist at Mirror Images; dressmaker shop owner Chau Johnson, who made the dress; and Linda McCord o f M c T h r e a d ’s Wearable Art in Longview for her help selecting the perfect accessory.

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I had a great time; I was in manic mode and kept myself chatting with strangers the whole night long. Meeting Bill was the only disappointment.

Wait! I think I blinked They ran the photo line very quickly; I was a blathering idiot and had no time to do a proper pose. Bill, of course, is always properly posed and I may have to cut myself out of the picture and frame just him. He certainly is thin.

He gave a well rehearsed speech, not very inspiring but he was speaking to the choir.

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Miss Manners cont from page 7

their fellow patrons who do, whether that means keeping conversation to a minimum, or waiting until they are in the aisle to locate their car keys.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the appropriate attire (men and women) for an outdoor Celebration of Life ice cream social that is being held in the springtime, several months after my friend’s passing?

GENTLE READER: While black is the color of mourning, the color of ice cream socials is more likely to be strawberry or pistachio. You do have a bit of a conflict there.

In this case, Miss Manners considers that as it would be peculiar to have a bunch of people celebrating in black, the party atmosphere should prevail.

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What’s Happening Around the River Biz Buzz notes news in local business and professional circles. As space allows, we will include news of innovations, improvements, new ventures and significant employee milestones of interest to readers.

Please email publisher@crreader.com to share the local buzz.

Prior to opening a shop in Longview, Julie Harvitt and her husband, Carl Harvitt, indulged their stained glass hobby at home, starting with stepping stones which they’d seen on TV. Over the next 12 years, as friends increasingly sought them out for advice and supplies, the couple realized there was a need for a shop. The Harvitts live in Rainier, Ore., but chose Longview Julie Harvitt for its centralized location, recently opening Touch of Glass in the 14th Avenue Plaza. They offer stained glass supplies and 4-week classes in both foil and lead techniques. Shop hours are Tues-Sat, 10–5; the phone number is 360-703-3042.

Stephen J. Ahearn, arnp, recently joined Kirkpatrick Family Care in Longview as their newest nurse practitioner, bringing the benefits of his seven college degrees to Kirkpatrick Family Care.

After earning BS degrees in civil egineering from Tufts and mechanical Stephen J. Ahearn engineering from U Colorado, Ahearn worked for General Electric and Pratt & Whitney designing jet engines, and earned his first MS degree, in mechanical engineering, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His second MS, this time in environmental engineering, came from his research in energy issues at Oregon State.

A change of careers — into information technology — led to an MBA from Willamette University and important IT work in San Francisco and elsewhere.

He also collected five certifications in various forms of information technology.

Kirkpatrick Family Care’s provider team treats patients 365 days a year, including holidays and weekend days.

The clinic treats chronic conditions, acute illnesses and injuries, and other ailments affecting adults and teenagers.

Dr. Ahearn joins Dr. Kirkpatrick, Dr.Bogin, David Kirkpatrick, Bryan Whetton, and Kendra Mesa on the St John hospital staff.

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Tony Lin, md, recently joined the staff at Longview Orthopedic Associates.

P r e v i o u s l y, he worked at Kaiser Permanente Northwest since 2009.

Lin earned a b a c h e l o r ’s degree at UCLA before Dr. Tony Lin graduating with honors from the Univ. of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.

He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, then completed an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, where he met LOA’s Dr. Peter Kung, and where he was a member of the medical staff treating professional athletes from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, Sparks, and Kings, and the Anaheim Ducks. After his fellowship training, Lin moved to Salem, Ore., and grew to love the Pacific Northwest.

He enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, basketball, weight training, and martial arts.

Still another career change followed his marriage to Vancouver OB/GYN specialist Jane Ahearn. Stephen Ahearn’s scientific curiosity took him to nursing school and an MSN in nursing and a degree as a nurse practitioner.

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Astoria Sunday Market Sundays • 10–3 thru Oct 6 Downtown on 12th, just west of Hwy 30, Astoria, Ore. Info: Cindi Mudge, 503-325-1010 Clatskanie Farmers’ Market Saturdays• 10–2 June 4 thru Sept. 24 Copes Park. From Hwy 30, turn north on Nehalem, east on Lillich. Produce, jewelry, soaps, arts/crafts, food cart. Food pre demos. Live music. clatskaniefarmersmarket.com Info:clatskaniefmmanager@gmail.com Columbia-Pacific Farmers’ Market Fridays • 4–7 June 10 thru Sept 30 Downtown Long Beach, Wash. www.longbeachwa.gov Info: 360-642-4421 Cowlitz Community Farmers’ Market Tues and Sats • 9–2 thru Oct 7th Ave, Cowlitz Expo Center, Longview, Wash. www.cowlitzfarmersmarkets.com Info: John Raupp 360-785-3883 Jrshamrockhill3@aol.com.

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Whether you’re a “regular” who goes at the same time every week, or drop by more on a whimsical basis, farmers’ markets are the place we all love to get fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, yard art and home craft items. And

Details of local markets are listed at left. Market managers of others in the lower Columbia River region which are not listed, please submit info to publisher@ crreader.com.

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Wellness

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t’s time to celebrate the father figures in our lives! Try these easy ideas for a healthier Father’s Day BBQ.

dessert, try grilled fruit such as peaches or pineapple. Finish the grilled fruit with whipped topping.

your favorite greens, sliced tomatoes, purple onion and avocado. Top with a vinaigrette for a tasty side dish.

Try it GRILLED! We are all familiar with grilled meat but have you tried grilled vegetables?

Toss asparagus or zucchini wedges with olive oil. Throw them on the barbeque for a quick side dish. For

Keep it SMALL when it comes to sweets Moderation is the key to enjoying sweets. Control the portion sizes by using measuring scoops for frozen treats like ice cream. Top your ice cream with fresh berries for added flavor and color.

Get MOVING! Make your physical activity a family outing. Head to the golf course or take a hike. If leaving the house isn’t an option, get out the yard games like badminton or bocce ball.

Keep drinking….WATER! The weather is warming up and it’s easy to get dehydrated. For added taste, try infusing water with lime, lemon or orange slices. If you need a bubbly option, try sparkling water.

Make it GREEN! For a quick and easy side dish, throw together a salad using

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Summer Sipping

Northwest Wines

Visiting tasting rooms at vineyards may yield grand tour By Marc Roland

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t’s that time of the year where many of our readers start thinking about summer outings, including a trip or two to wine country. Whether it is close to home like Southwest Washington wineries or as far as The Finger Lakes region in New York, there are some basics that will make your wine excursion more enjoyable.

One of my first wine tasting experiences was when my mom and dad took us to Chateau St. Michelle 30 years ago. Was I ever surprised to see how massive an operation it was and I can remember how impressed I was with the stainless steel, hoses, and barrels all glistening and pretty. It made a big impression on me, thinking this is a French chateau right in my back yard!

Over the years I have visited many wine regions including the Willamette, Yakima, Columbia, Napa and Sonoma Valleys. I get giddy just thinking about meeting new wines and winemakers.

I prefer tasting rooms located right

at the vineyards and wineries. You never know when you will connect with someone who is willing to give you a grand tour of the property, or my favorite, the cellar and wine cave.

See Tips for Wine Tasting (sidebar) for some Do’s and Don’ts to make your experience the best it can be.

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 at 1106 Florida Street, in Longview’s new “barrel district.”

For wine tasting hours, call 360.846-7304.

Marc’s Suggested Itinerary for a ‘First Foray’ into Wine Tasting H ere is my recommendation for an easy day trip to the Willamette Valley. Remember, most major wine regions are divided up into sub regions (American Viniculture Areas). The Dundee Hills is a great one to visit. All of these are on Worden Hill Rd., Dundee, in Yamhill County, Oregon, approximately 75 miles from Longview.

Directions: I-5 South, take Exit 294 to OR-99W toward Tigard/Newberg, drive 16.5 miles, then turn right onto N. Main St/OR-240. In .3 mile, take slight left onto W Illinois St., continue 4.76 miles and turn sharp left onto NE Worden Hill Rd.

Alexana Vineyard & Winery Lynn Penner-Ash is the consulting winemaker for this excellent winery.

12001 NE Worden Hill Rd.. 11–5.

503-537-3100 Bella Vida Vineyard 9380 NE Worden Hill Rd. 11–5.

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TIPS FOR WINE TASTING DO research the region online so you can eliminate wineries that focus on wines you aren’t interested in.

DON’T skip smaller lesser known wineries. You may find a jewel and avoid the crowds.

DO pick three or four wineries per day to visit so you can enjoy the experience and engage the staff with questions. You will learn a lot.

DON’T act like you know a lot about wine even if you do. Wine people will notice your interest and you may find yourself tasting from barrels.

DO buy the wines you like.

DON’T buy the wines you don’t like, but be polite about it. Some of my friends will buy a “sympathy” bottle just because they had a good time and want to support people who are trying.

DO drink plenty of water before and after to hydrate before you head out. Wine headaches are often a result of dehydration, not from sulfites or red versus white wine.

DON’T drink too much. If you like reds just taste the reds and skip the others. Wine tasting is not a way to get free wine, it a venture of discovery.

DO be confident about your palette.

There is always someone who can taste “road tar” in the wine. Who cares? Swirl, smell, taste and enjoy.

DON’T apologize about your lack of knowledge. Good tasters listen and learn. ~ Marc Roland

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RANGER REFLECTIONS

May 18, 1980: Our date to remember By Todd Cullings

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ach generation experiences a landmark historic event. An experience so powerful that people remember exactly where they were, what they were doing and how they felt.

boy who spent the day transporting salmon to his bathtub as they leapt out of the mud-choked Toutle River — much to his mother’s dismay. The rugby player in Victoria, Canada, who recalled play pausing, as thunderous sound waves from the lateral blast ricocheted back down to earth. The logger scheduled to work seven miles northwest of the volcano on May 18th but who couldn’t after critical equipment broke on May 17th.

My grandparents remembered where they were on December 7, 1941, the day Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. For my mother, that memorable date was November 22, 1963, the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

And countless other stories from those who experienced the awe, fear and frustration of coping with ash fall. These memories of May 18, 1980, reveal its significance as a landmark historic event.

My son can recall vivid details of the events and emotions of September 11, 2001. For many baby boomers, that date is May 18, 1980.

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On May 18, 1980, at 8:32 am PDT, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook Mount St. Helens. The bulge and surrounding area slid away in a gigantic rockslide and debris avalanche, releasing pressure, and triggering a major pumice and ash eruption of the volcano.

Each day I work at Mount St. Helens, someone shares their experience. The Todd Cullings is Assistant Director of the Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mt St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

He has been educating park visitors about Mt. St. Helens’ geologic, biologic and cultural stories since 1986.

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ASTRONOMY

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Why No Manly Geeks?

Skywatching obvious companion hobby to camping & hunting

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have made an interesting observation while helping man the Friends of Galileo’s astronomy club booth at Earth Day events these past few years. There seem to be a lot more women and girls who show interest in astronomy than there are men and boys.

I wonder about this. Is it uncool in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon for guys to appear to be geeks? The guys passing by just look at me as if I were an alien and scary.

But women come up and tell me that when they were in college, they took an astronomy class and were really fascinated by the subject. Most of the time they said that life got in the way of pursuing any more interest in astronomy. Come on, ladies, join Friends of Galileo and revive your

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My question is: Why are sports and cars of deeper interest? It must be the fact that sports are so ingrained into the male world that science gets a short shrift in the marketplace.

Don’t get me wrong. I like a Seahawk’s game as well as anyone else. Cars, on the other hand, require physical and mental power to keep a motor running Greg Smith is a member of Friends of Galileo, a family-friendly amateur astronomy club which meets monthly in Longview. Visitors are welcome; telescope ownership is not required to participate. For info about the club, call Chuck Ring, 360636-2294.

Directions for May 18 meeting: Turn off Ocean Beach Hwy at 16th Ave to reach MM school parking lot near the track. Room D-8 is in the SE corner of the bldg, enter from outside.

A major deep sky starwatching event will be held in July at Mt. St. Helens.

The public is welcome. Details, page 18. and in high performance. It can’t be the perceived cost of astronomy gear, as cars are expensive, too, not to mention the cost of tickets to games over the years.

A one-time investment in a small telescope or spotting scope will last a person’s whole lifetime.

An evening out under the stars with the family creates a bonding. Now, astronomy would be a great companion hobby to camping and hunting. You can’t hunt at night and your spotting scope is great for star gazing and viewing the moon and the planets. Heck, it’s the tool of bird watchers and birdwatching can be done while waiting for the deer to come out of hiding.

I know we have a lot of hunters in our midst. They could be like the hunters of old, who told stories around the campfire, using the stars as reminders of the legendary hunts. They could even make up their own constellations just as the ancients did. Have you ever figured out the full size of Ursa Major, the great bear in the sky?

Come on, everyone. If you’re going to be the outdoor adventurer that you want to be, know your stars for navigation and star lore to fill up the evenings around the campfire.

Now onto the late Spring sky.

Saturn and Mars are now the reigning planets in the night sky. They are coming visible before midnight low in the southeastern sky in the constellation Scorpio (the one that actually looks like a scorpion with its curved tail. It also has a bright red star at its head).

In the past, the constellation Libra was considered the claws of Scorpio. But that left them with 11 constellations in the Zodiac, so they made the claws the new constellation of Libra. This gave them 12 constellations to go with the 12 months of the year.

Fortunately, they did not change the names of the stars and the bright stars of Libra still refer to the claws of Scorpio.

The famous Summer Triangle is also rising in the northeast with the bright star Vega in Lyra leading the way. The constellation Hercules is just ahead of Vega with the marvelous star cluster M13. The cluster is located on the western side (leading edge) of the box that makes up the body of Hercules. Binoculars will pick this up as a bright fuzzy patch, but a spotting scope will begin to reveal some stars. With a 3–4-inch telescope you will be awed by the hundreds of stars you see. Of course, the bigger your scope the more you will see. cont page 18 Columbia River Reader /May 15 – June 14, 2016 / 17

Astronomy

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By the time June is here and in full swing the night sky doesn’t get dark until after 10:30 pm. You have to stay up late to see anything more than the brightest stars. Read on for your chance to see the deep sky.

COMING: A major star party Hopefully, you will soon see posters around town publicizing upcoming Summer on the Mountain event series at Mt. St. Helens.

Mt. St. Helens Institute, U.S.Forest Service, astronomy clubs in LongviewKelso and Portland (Friends of Galileo and the Rose City Astronomers) are hosting a public sky and star party at the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater on July 9th. Amateur astronomers will share their telescopes

and enthusiasm for the night sky, giving the public an opportunity to see some deep sky objects.

The event starts at 1pm with solar viewing, along with children’s activities, followed by various afternoon talks for those interested in astronomy. The sky part will begin at 9pm with lunar and Jupiter viewing, a constellation identification walk, and later Mars, Saturn, and more.

IF YOU GO Mt. St. Helens Sky and Star Party For more information or for overnight reservations visit mshinstitute.org/ about us/events. Or see the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/events/1170422432990773/, or email rent@mshinstitute.org.

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With advance reservations, limited camping will be allowed for those who want to stay late and see the dark sky objects. (See contact info, at right.)

Make plans to come up for this fun night — besides a great summer outing for friends and family, here is your chance, guys, to be Manly Geeks.

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t the urging of my two daughters, I have been an AAA member for many years, starting when I began solo cross-state trips to visit friends and relatives. My recent experience was not the first time AAA road warriors — or angels ­— came to my rescue, but having reaped many of the benefits, I can highly recommend AAA membership.

A check of my AAA coverage determined that it included free towing within 100 miles. The tirechanger stayed with me until the tow truck’s arrival, followed closely by my daughter, who picked me up to continue our interrupted plans for the day.

On a recent Saturday trip to Portland to visit my younger daughter, Anne, I missed an exit off 99E, took the next exit, made a U-turn and ruptured the sidewall of the front right tire on some unseen sharp object.

On Monday morning, when I drove to the tire store to get a new tire, I feared I would have to get four new tires because my vehicle is an allcont page 21

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ooking for a different ethnic experience? Here’s one with unique spices and fragrances so healthful it may help us live forever and is a perfect replacement for boring, tasteless vegetarian dishes.

Put your reservations aside and try Indian cuisine — curry, not pemmican. (Pemmican is an American Indian staple, a dried mixture of minced meat, berries and fat.)

Health benefits Health scientists applaud the value of turmeric, cumin, chili pepper and ginger for their potential to inhibit and kill cancer cells, reduce the size of tumors, work as high-powered anti-oxidants and much more. These spices, key ingredients of curry, have long been used in Indian medical treatments. Modern scientists are just beginning to discover their significance.

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and enough flavors enhancing those veggies to satisfy even the most ardent carnivore.

People on low sodium diets know that spices can replace salt, and with satisfaction. Indian cuisine is also very low in saturated fats. Check out the skinless chicken recipe below.

I’ve bagged up and marinated enough of this chicken the night before a cookout to serve 50 people. They devoured it, even the finicky eaters.

Tandoori Chicken 1 chicken, whole or cut-up 1 /2 cup tandoori paste 1 /2 cup plain yogurt Remove the skin from the chicken.

Cut each breast-half in half and slash all the meaty pieces (breasts, thighs and legs) so they’ll more readily accept the marinade. Mix the paste and yogurt, place with the chicken in a plastic bag and fondle it until the chicken parts are evenly coated with the marinade. I double-bag to prevent leakage. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Grill over medium heat outdoors, or bake in a 350º oven. When I grill this outdoors, I smoke it with apple or cherry wood chips.

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Tandoori chicken is a stand-alone dish anytime, but if you want to extend the flavors of India to a complete dinner, add Indian-inspired side dishes such as Matar Paneer (tofu and peas) and Allo with Cardomom (potato).

Recipes abound in traditional ethnic cookbooks and online.

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HOPE food pantry seeks donations, volunteers

FIRST THURSDAY • June 2 Downtown Longview Broadway Gallery Reception, 5:30-7:30pm.

Appetizers, wine. June featured artists: Stan Riedesel (watercolor) and Dan Tchozenski (driftwood art).

Acoustic guitar by Dennis Harris.

1418 Commerce Ave. www.the-broadway-gallery.com Teague’s Gallery 1267 Commerce Ave. 360-636-0712 Open until 7:30pm.

Across the Cowlitz River: Cowlitz County Museum 405 Allen Street, Kelso, Wash.

360-577-3119 7pm Program: Westport, Oregon: Home of the Big Sticks and Gold Medal Salmon, by Jim Aalbery, third great-grandson of Westport founder John West, and author of a recentlypublished book about the history of Westport.

HOPE of Rainier is conducting its spring fundraising campaign. After 28 years service to local residents in need, the food pantry — which is affiliated with the Columbia County Food Bank —continues to operate by relying upon the public’s generous support and the service of dedicated volunteers.

Tax-deductible donations (cash or checks) may be delivered to the food pantry during regular operating hours, Mon-Tues, 11–4 and Thurs, 2–6, or mailed to HOPE, PO Box 448, Rainier, OR 97048. Gifts of non-perishable food may be dropped off at 404 E. “A” Street, Rainier, Ore., during operating hours.

Individuals interested in helping and who are available to fill regular volunteer positions in the food pantry (Mon or Tues 11-1:30 or 1:30–4; Thurs, 2-6) are invited to contact Executive Director Bert Jepson, 503320-9435, or to drop by the food bank.

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Outings & Events

Performing & Fine Arts Music, Art, Theatre, Literary Broadway Gallery Artists co-op. Featured artists, May: Maureen Shay (photography), Joules Martin (acrylic painting); June: Stan Riedesel (watercolor), Dan Tchozenski (driftwood art), art students. Year-round classes for all ages, workshops and paint parties. Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 10-5:30. 1418 Commerce, Longview, Wash. 360-577-0544. www.the-broadway-gallery.com McThread’s Wearable Art & Designer Jewelry 1206 Broadway., Longview, Wash. Thurs-FriSat, 10–5. June Trusty exhibiting new jewelry.

Bridal gowns and hair accessories by Alessa Berringer. Fashion and jewelry consultation available. 360-261-2373.

Park Service Centennial in 2016. Free with admission to the park, payable at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center or with annual pass.

Dogs are welcome on leashes. For more info, call 503-861-2471.

Gospel Sing-A-Round May 23, 7pm. Portland Interfaith Choir with six local choirs, 225 voices in all. Tickets $10. Free will offering to benefit FISH of Cowlitz County. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Teague’s Interiors & Gallery Artwork by local artists in the gallery. Iconography and Chalk Paint workshops. Call to reserve or for more info: 360-636-0712. Hours: 10–5:30 M–F, 10–3 Sat. 1267 Commerce Ave, Longview, Wash.

Tsuga Gallery Fine arts and crafts by area artists.

Thurs-Sat 11–5. 70 Main Street, Cathlamet, Wash. 360-795-0725.

The Art Gallery at LCC Through April 28: Ruth Lantz, Dorothy McGuinness. Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple St., Longview, Wash.

Gallery hours: Mon, Tues 10–6, Wed-Thurs 10–4. Info: lowercolumbia.edu/gallery.

Koth Galler y Longview Public Librar y Through May 31: Carl Kangas (photographs).

Longview Public Library 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, Wash. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, ThursSat 10am-5pm. 360-441-5300.

Sunday in the Park with Art May 15, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.

Starting at 2pm at Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic area, choose between a 1-½ mile hike or a full walk with volunteer guide on the Kwis Kwis 3-mile loop, with its ravines, ridges and wetlands transformed into a vibrant art space. Participants may enter the trail every 15 minutes (to allow pulses of rest for the performers), last group will start at 4 pm. The event, featuring music, performance, costume, visual art and dance, helps commemorate the National

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Recreation, Outdoors, Gardening History, Pets, Self-Help Connectivity through Art and Nature by Marco Davis. May 15, 1pm. “In Their Footsteps” free lecture series at Netul Room, Fort Clatsop, near Astoria, Ore. Sponsored by Lewis & Clark Nat’l Park Assn and the park. More info: 503-861-2471 or visit online: nps.gov/lewi/index.htm.

Tomatopalooza Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale.

June 4, 9am–3pm, Cowlitz County Fairgrounds Floral Building, 1900 7th Ave., Longview, Wash.

More than 30 tomato and pepper varieties and hundreds of other plants. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions and chat about gardening.

Four-course Dinner to benefit Meals on Wheels.

June 13, Grounds for Opportunity, 413 S. Pacific Ave., Kelso, Wash. First seating 6pm. $30 per person. Call for reservations: 360-703-3020.

Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum Logging, fishing and cultural displays. Open 1-4pm, Th-Sun. 65 River St, Cathlamet, Wash. For info 360-795-3954.

Kalama Garden Club meets first Wednesday of month. 11am.

Meeting locations change monthly, for current meeting info contact Sherwood Pattisherwood@scattercreek.com or 360-6732809. Visitors are welcome.

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.

R Square D Dance Club Summer dances on 2nd and 4th Wed. Plus at 7pm, Mainstream with Rounds 7:30pm. Craig Abercrombie, caller; Lonnie Sycks, cuer. Kelso Senior Center, 106 NW 8th Ave, Kelso, Wash. Info: 360-414-5855.

Longview Bridge Club Weekly duplicate bridge games Mon, 10:30am and Thurs 6:30pm, Kelso Senior Center, 106 NW 8th Ave., Kelso. New players welcome. For info or help finding a partner: Rich Carle, 360-425-0981 or rhcarle@msn.com.

Home for Life: Are You and Your Home Prepared for the Rest of Your Life? June 21, 12–1:30pm.

Huge Community Garage Sale at Bethany Lutheran Church, Aging Wisely Seminar Series presented by LCC 2900 Parkview Dr., Longview, Wash. Sat., June 11, 8–4. A portion Foundation. Panelists: Diane Craft, Koelsch of the proceeds benefit church programs. Vendor space info: call Senior Communities; Cary Butler, Certified Aging Rhonda, 360-577-8240 or Carol, 360-431-3564. in Place Specialist; Nancy Verhei,Michael Elder Options.

Allen Harrison Location to be announced. Info:360-442-2130.

Arts of the Mountain Fifth annual Artisan and music festival.

Sat-Sun, June 25-26. 10am–6pm. More than 35 Southwest Ryderwood Arts & Crafts Fair & Quilt Show Washington artists present their wares, including at least one May 20-21.VFW and AMVETS serving lunch piece by each artist inspired by Mt. St. Helens, at three venues 11–2. Ryderwood is located 9 scenic miles west along Wash. Route 504 (Silver Lake Grange, Milepost 5; Toutle of I-5 Exit #59, at the end of SR-506. Info: Lake School, MP 10; Twosome Art Studio MP 15). Live music, ryderwood.org. Vendor info: 360-295-0069. Info food available. Organizers suggest combining an arts tour with a on showing quilts: 360-430-5211. trip to the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. More Cowlitz County Museum Ongoing exhibit: info: 360-751-6277 or email jennifer@redzonegraphics.com. See “Badges, Bandits & Booze.” Many photos on ad, page 16. display from the early days to current times.

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Sat, May 28 • Harry’s Ridge (M) Drive 120 mi. RT. Hike 8 mi. with 500 feet e.g. to a great lookout over Spirit Lake and Mt. St. Helens. Leader: Rich, 360-442-8566.

Wed, June 1 • Mima Mounds (E) Drive 134 miles RT. View seasonal prairie wildflowers, unique geological area and wetlands with interpretive info. Leaders: Uncle Bob, 360-7033564 and Bonny, 503-556-2332.

Sat, June 4 • Observation Peak (MS) Drive 200 miles RT Hike 7 miles with 1,600 feet e.g. or 9 miles with 2,700 feet e.g. Leader: Mary Jane, 360-355-5220.

Mon, June 6 • Gnat Creek (E-M) Drive 40 mi. RT. Hike 3-6 miles with 400 feet. e.g. in the forest close to home. Leader: Art, 360-425-3140 and Bonny, 503-556-2332.

Wed, June 15 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+miles) or half the lake (1+mile). Leader: Trudy & Ed, 360-414-1160.

Sat, June 18 • Vista Ridge (M) Drive 210 miles RT. Hike 8 miles with 1,600 feet e.g. Leader: David, 360-577-4218.

L e w i s a n d C l a r k N at i o n a l Historical Park will host a BioBlitz and Biodiversity Festival May 20-21 as part of a national effort to document and celebrate biodiversity in national parks.

Plant and animal species will be identified and counted using apps such as iNaturalist, Bumble Bee Watch, Project Budburst, and eBird. Visitors are welcome to bring their own technology or use a limited number of park devices.

Join experts and participate as Citizen Scientists in the exploration and inventory of pollinators, plants and more at Fort Clatsop, near Astoria, Ore. The park is one of 34 national sites in the Pacific West Region participating in the event. All events will take place at the park’s Netul Landing Complex and are free. Those events include: Moth Night 8–10pm Friday at the Netul Landing Shelter. Presentation and moth inventory led by local experts, where participants will learn how to entice and identify these exciting night-time pollinators.

Species inventories 10am to 3pm Saturday. Most of these inventories will be limited to pre-registered Citizen Scientists. Registration opened May 1.

Biodiversity Festival 10 am to 3 pm Saturday. Activities include ongoing presentations by expert biologists, free children’s activities, information booths, microscopic investigations, and more.

Pre-registration info and the Saturday schedule is available at www.nps.gov/ lewi or can be picked up at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center front desk. For more info, call 503-861-2471.

National parks are said to be “living laboratories” for scientific investigations that continue to advance our understanding of the natural world.

National parks play a key role in preserving the variety of life in the world. Often parks serve as indicators of the health of the world’s ecosystems.

Parks are places to explore the natural world. You never know what’s hiding under a rock or beneath a fern!

Come find your hidden park!

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Clatskanie Flowers ‘n’ Fluff Coffee Shop 45 E. Columbia River Hwy Wine Tasting, Dinner & Live Music Fridays 5:30–8:30pm. Unforgettable scones, On-the-go breakfast & lunch.

Coffee Shop M-F 5:30am–6:30pm; Sat 7am–6pm; Sun 8am–6pm.

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Fultano’s Pizza 770 E. Columbia River Hwy Family style with unique pizza offerings, hot grill items & more!

M-Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm.

503-728-2922

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Restaurant 640 E. Columbia River Hwy Fine Mexican cuisine. Daily specials.

The best margarita in town. Daily drink specials. Sports bar.

M-Th 11am–9:30pm; Fri & Sat 11am–11:30pm; Sun 11am–9pm. 503-728-3344

Rainier Alston Pub & Grub 25196 Alston Rd., Rainier 503-556-4213 11 beers on tap, cocktails.

Open daily 11am.

503-556-9753 See ad, page 8.

Conestoga Pub Cornerstone Café 102 East “A” Street Microbrews, wines & spirits Prime rib Friday & Sat. Open M-F 6am–8pm; Sat-Sun 7am–8pm.

503-556-8772. See ad, page 7.

Evergreen Pub & Café 115-117 East 1st Street Burgers, halibut, prime rib, full bar.

503-556-9935. See ad, page 8.

Goble Tavern 70255 Columbia River Hwy. (Milepost 31, Hwy. 30) Food, beer & wine + full bar, Live entertainment. 503-556-4090.

See ad page 8.

Hometown Pizza 109 E. “A” St. Take-and-bake, Delivery, To-Go and dine-in. Lunch Buffet M-F 11–2.

Open daily 11am; close M-Th, Sat 9pm, Fri 10pm. 503-556-3700

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Luigi’s Pizza 117 East 1st Street, Rainier 503-556-4213 Pizza, spaghetti, burgers, beer & wine.

See ad, page 8.

Kelso Grounds for Opportunity 413 S. Pacific Ave. 360-703-3020 Wed–Sun 7am–3pm Breakfast and Lunch available all day.

See ad, page 17.

Longview

1329 Commerce Ave., Longview (alley entrance). Fine dining, happy hour specials. wine tastings. Tues-Sat open 5pm.

360-425-2837. See ad, page 16.

The Carriage

Hop N Grape 924 15th Ave., Longview M–Th 11am–8pm; Fri & Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–7pm. BBQ meat slow-cooked on site. Pulled pork, chicken brisket, ribs, turkey, salmon. World-famous mac & cheese. 360-577-1541 See ad page 28.

1210 Ocean Beach Hwy., Longview. Fish & chips, burgers, more.

Beer & wine. 360-577-7972

1260 Commerce Ave. Family Dining 11–9, Breakroom Bar 3pm until late, Sat noon until late. American comfort food. Light menu available after 9pm. 360-703-3904. See ad, page 14

The Original Pietrio’s Pizzeria

Locally roasted espresso, fine teas, fresh pastries daily, smoothies, beer & wine, homemade soups. Breakfast and lunch. 1333 Broadway. 360-425-7700 See ad, page 16.

Country Folks Deli 1329 Commerce Ave., Longview. Open for lunch and dinner. 360-425-2837.

Freddy’s Just for the Halibut. Cod, halibut & tuna fish and chips, oysters & clams., award-winning clam chowder. Prime rib every Thurs. Beer and wine. M-W 10–8, Th-Sat 10–9, Sun 11–8.

1110 Commerce 360-414-3288.

See ad, page 2.

Hong Fa Chinese Restaurant 1312 Commerce Avenue Longview.

General Tso’s chicken, Happy Family meal, salt & pepper shrimp. Dine in or take out. Ask about Dinner Special under $9, 4-9:30pm daily. M-Th 11am–9:30pm; F-Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm.

360-423-1688.

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Parker’s Restaurant & Brewery 1300 Mt. St. Helens Way. I-5 Exit 49.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Burgers, hand-cut steak; seafood and pasta.

Restaurant opens 8am, Lounge 12 Noon. Closed Monday. 360-967-2333

St. Helens Bertucci’s

2017 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens Mon–Fri 9–5; Sat 10–4.

Breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, espresso, chocolates. See ad, page 10.

Sunshine Pizza & Catering 2124 Columbia Blvd.

Hot pizza, cool salad bar.

Beer & wine. 503-397-3211 See ad, page 10.

Scappoose

614 Commerce Ave., Longview. 18 varieties of pizza. Salad bar, Lunch buffet all-you-can-eat. Beer & wine. Mon-Fri open 11am, Sat-Sun 12 Noon. 360-3533512. See ad, page 32.

Fultano’s Pizza 51511 SE 2nd.

Family style with unique pizza offerings, hot grill items & more! “Best pizza around!”

M–Th, Sat 11am–10pm; Fri 11am– 11pm; Sun 11am–9pm. Full bar service ‘til 11pm Fri & Sat. Deliveries in Scappoose. 503-543-5100.

Porky’s Public House 561 Industrial Way, Longview Slow-roasted prime rib Fri & Sat, flat iron steaks, 1/3-lb burgers, fish & chips.

31 draft beers. Full bar.

360-636-1616. See ad, page 15.

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Restaurant

Ice cream, oldfashioned milkshakes, sundaes, local coffee healthy lunches, Fun atmosphere in The Merk. 1339 Commerce. 360-4234986. See ad, page 9.

Toutle

Restaurant & Lounge

Full breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily drink special: Bloody Mary $5. Homemade soup 6am–2pm. Full bar in lounge, open 6am.

1334 12th Ave. 360-425-8545.

Castle Rock

Happy Hour & Dinner. Seafood, steaks, pasta and salads.

Wed–Sat 4–9pm. Full bar. Reservations recommended. 1125 Commerce, Longview. 360-501-4328. See ad, page 20.

Teri’s 3225 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview.

Lunch and dinner. Fine dining, with specials, fresh NW cuisine. Happy Hour.

Full bar. Mon–Sat open 11am. Closed Sundays. 360-577-0717. See ad page 16.

Fresh-roasted coffee, snack and pastries. 1335 14th Ave., M-F 9am–4pm, Sat-Sun 9am–4pm. 360-2328642 Second location: 931 Ocean Beach Hwy (Inside seating plus drive-thru).

M-F 6am–8pm, Sat-Sun 8am–8pm.

33452 Havlik Rd. Fine Mexican cuisine. Daily specials. The best margarita in town. Daily drink specials.

M-Th 11am–9:30pm; Fri & Sat 11am–11:30pm; Sun 11am–9pm. 503-543-3017

Fire Mountain Grill at Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center. 15000 Spirit Lake Hwy. 11–5 (April), 11–6 (starting May), 7 days a week. Burgers, sandwiches, beer & wine. 360-2745217.

Woodland The Oak Tree 1020 Atlantic Ave., Woodland. Full lunch, breakfast and dinner menu. Fresh from scratch cooking. Great happy hour menu. Sun 7am–9pm, M-Th 8am–9pm, Fri-Sat 7am–10pm. 360-841-8567

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Galloping Gertie

My Slant

Confessions of Tacoma’s roller

By Nancy Smith coaster bridge

F

rom a study done by Tacoma Chamber of Commerce in 1928, it was determined I would be a more convenient mode of traveling across the Puget Sound than the existing ferry system. My origin came from designer Clark Eldridge.

Although Leon Moseff modified the plans to reduce production cost, Eldridge remained as my project engineer.

During assembly of my superstructure, my floor forms began to oscillate.

The rocking varied according to wind velocity. After my floor was completed, I rocked back and forth even more, although dampers had been installed to lessen my movement.

My first roadway blew away, in 1939, during a bad storm.

After reconstruction, July 1, 1940, my gates were opened, making me useful to the community. A special march, written in my honor by Gig Harbor’s postmaster, was played by several bands. Colorful floats built for my celebration joined in the parade and moved from my font near Tacoma to Port Orchard and back. After I came into existence, the growth of the area exceeded the wildest dreams of my designers. Traffic across me increased 145 percent compared to that of the ferry.

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was my original title, but I earned the nickname of Galloping Gertie, because of my wave-like bouncing motion in high winds. I became a tourist attraction. People came from all around, paying my 10-cent toll to ride across me, the roller-coaster bridge.

The morning of November 7,1940, my enemy, the wind, started showing off at 40 to 45 miles per hour. It pounded me so hard, I twisted into corkscrews one way then the other.

My roadbed flipped into a 45-degree angle, with a clear view of the Coast Guard boat in the water below.

Seconds later everything faced the opposite direction with my whole being lurching from the brutal force.

Chunks of concrete burst out of my deck as I swayed, groaned and bucked.

Lampposts snapped off like match sticks, barely missing the daredevils staggering down my yellow median.

At quarter to ten, a professor of engineering from University of Washington arrived to observe and record my contortions. Half an hour later when I started a lateral twisting motion, six lampposts gave way, followed by a bulging side girder. My suspenders, vertical cables, broke away, releasing the tension, allowing that section to drop out from under

The 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsing in a 42 miles per hour (68 km/h) gust on November 7, 1940. Screenshot taken from 16MM Kodachrome motion picture film by Barney Elliott. Wikipedia image.

him. He knelt down to complete that picture, after one camera had dropped and broken.

Pre-warned that I was a little shaky, partners of a Rapid Transfer Company delivery truck insisted on crossing over.

When the pair began to experience my severe rocking, they jumped out, afraid their truck was going to flip. They’d crawled about 10 feet away when the vehicle overturned. Talking non-stop to keep up their courage, they tried to stay in the center, but fell dozens of times. Mr Hagen ended up dragging Ruby Jacox by the shoulder until some workers backed up their truck and pulled them to safety.

Before ten, college student Winfield Brown decided to take a walk over me for the thrill of it. The second time the 25-year-old reached the center, the wind pounded me so hard he was knocked flat! My violent rocking smashed the young man against the railing numerous times. Brown declared this was the worst roller coaster ride he had ever had.

News editor of the Tacoma Tribune, Leonard Coatsworth, drove past my towers, but due to my quaking lost control of his car. He leaped to my convulsing roadway, then pitched face first against my curb. Leonard headed back towards his car to rescue Tubby, his daughter’s cocker spaniel.

The sickening sound of exploding

concrete, plus observing his car slide from one side to the other made him realize getting to safety was crucial.

Even though his knees were raw and bleeding he crawled 500 yards to my towers then ran in spurts to my toll plaza. Coatsworth turned just in time to witness my final plunge into the Narrows, along with his car and Tubby imprisoned inside.

Howard Clifford, the backup photographer from the Tribune, was sent to the scene to shoot film of my action. While taking pictures of my activity, he headed towards Coatsworth’s car to rescue the dog, but stopped about 10 yards from the tower to squint into the camera viewfinder. When he saw my center span buckle, then break, Clifford pressed the trigger, then tried to run up the yellow line of the roadway.

Being bounced viciously from curb to curb, he was vulnerable to being tossed overboard. I dropped out from under him then bounced back, knocking him to his knees. The scary rumbling and crunching behind gave him a burst of adrenalin. He tucked the camera under his arm like a football and charged low, halfrunning and half-crawling, towards my entrance, while I disintegrated in his wake.

•••

Scappoose resident Nancy Smith wrote this piece for a class held at the Scappoose Senior Center. The instructor, Dave Bliss, is a published author who encourages senior citizens to write. After viewing the video he provided, Smith said she got caught up in research and produced her version of Galloping Gertie.

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Movies

Drinkology

Dr. BOB ON FILMS

the Lower Columbia

Two moneymakers Captain America: Civil War & The Jungle Book

Informer

By Perry Piper Pounding the patio

By Dr. Bob Blackwood

T

his April and early May, Jon Favreau’s “The Jungle Book” (PG) was the king of the cinema box office. And then came the contender, Anthony and Joe Russo’s “Captain America: Civil War” (PG13) on May 6. Yes, many of the Marvel characters appeared in the same film, but, instead of just fighting bad guys, they were also fighting each other.

Cool new cocktails

R

ecently I led a small group on a trip to what is known as Distillery Row in Portland, including 11 distilleries. The tour offers a selection of high-end spirits, ranging from alcoholic teas and fruit liqueurs to vodka, tequila and whiskey, among more eclectic offerings.

We could choose to pay as we went, for flights or individual tastes, or pony up $30 for a universal access passport booklet. We chose the latter because it lasts until you complete the tour, whether that takes two days (the lowest possible time) or is spread over a few months. The passport provides many fun cocktail recipes using what can be obtained across the tour. But that got me thinking about what people might like to create in their own backyards this summer using what they already have.

coffee (chilled), 2 three-inch cinnamon sticks, 1/2-cup milk and 2 ounces Grand Marnier, served over ice.

What could be cooler than the Cucumber Cooler?

This one will have you combining 1⁄8 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, 1-1⁄2 ounce vodka, 1⁄2 ounce simple syrup (made by boiling equal parts water and sugar).

Serve over ice, topped off with a two-inch piece of cucumber thinly sliced crosswise, plus an additional slice for garnish on the edge of the glass.

The Peach Julep is an interesting mix of a tea syrup (made with two herbal tea bags, 1/2 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup sugar). To prepare the drink, combine 1/4 sliced, crushed ripe peach, 3/4 ounce tea syrup, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce cognac and 1 ounce rosé or white wine and serve on the rocks, garnished with a large sprig of mint.

Longview’s Hop n Grape is a great resource for warm weather beers.

While the clerks can help you find what you’re looking for, I’d recommend experimenting with something sour like Evil Twin Brewing’s Sour Bikini. A great international pick is Schofferhofer hefeweizen from Germany. This one is a classic drink overlaid with grapefruit. It is currently Ned Piper’s favorite beer of all time.

Moving up from south of the border, the Iced Mexican Latte is made by combining 1/2 cup strong, brewed

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Have fun out there in the heat, stay cool and while you pound the patio — don’t let the patio pound you!

••• CRR’s graphic designer/IT manager Perry Piper is an active member of Encouraging Words Toastmasters and is learning Javascript amd computer programming in his spare time. He considers himself a chocolate, beer and cheese connoisseur.

Why the UN in this film ever decided to try to cool off these superheroes is beyond me, but the audiences in the theaters just love the fight sequences (which seemed to take up most of the film). Robert Downey’s smart remarks in the beginning of the film gave way to Chris Evans’ flexing his muscles in the big final fight sequences. It is a comic book film, but it’s a really big comic book film—an estimated $250 million in production costs with Marvel Entertainment doing the production and Walt Disney Studio doing the distribution.

Well, who are the “good” guys then?

Well, that’s the problem; they all are.

I particularly liked the young Tom Holland as Spiderman stealing the thunder of uberstar Chris Evans as Captain America in a well orchestrated short fight sequence. Don’t go out for popcorn during that bustup. Frankly there are too many superheroes for me to list them all. I felt sorry for Paul Bettany as Vision. He is a fine actor, but his character is more cerebral than physical.

Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, one of my favorites, was there, but barely.

The film was only 146 minutes long.

of reason. I loved Idris Elba, as the tiger Shere Khan, who roared and frightened all the jungle denizens.

“The Jungle Book” was totally believable because the CGI-3D blend made it seem like a live-action film whenever the animals moved, argued or fought. Aside from the human voices out of animals’ mouths, it sounds like a live-action film.

It was a trip to a world that exists in your mind and onscreen. That’s what reality is all about, isn’t it?

•••

Dr. Bob Blackwood, professor emeritus of the City Colleges of Chicago, co-authored with Dr. John Flynn the recently published book Everything I Know about Life I Learned from James Bond. Blackwood lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Captain America & pals

The kid in me loved the film for the action sequences. The adult in me was wondering why the characters were not developed. Keep in mind that a comic book film isn’t “Gone With the Wind.”

The characters have their moments, but they don’t have depth. Take your choice when spending your movie dollar.

Kipling’s novel “The Jungle Book” created animals with a vivid presence as well as the Indian jungle boy, Mowgli (voice by Neel Sethi). I was hoping for a winner and was pleased by Jon Favreau’s Walt Disney production. As Baloo the Bear, Bill Murray’s voice gave good advice to Mowgli. Ben Kingsley’s Bagheera, the Panther, was a voice

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another cut of meat, another option is to enhance the flavor with a variety of salt and herb rubs.

the spectator by ned piper Good times at the grill “Are the buns toasted yet?”

“Almost. Are you telling me the burgers are done?”

“Yes, but I can hold off for a few minutes, if you need more time.”

When Sue tells me she needs three more minutes for the hamburger buns to become perfectly browned in the oven, I simply move the patties to the left side of the barbecue, shut off the burners on that side of the grill and close the lid until the buns are ready. Managing the grill at our house

is a job I thoroughly enjoy. And while I appreciate the compliments I’ve received from visitors to our occasional backyard cook-outs, I must admit that if the meat comes off the grill just right, there is considerable luck involved.

I cringe when a guest tells me, “I’d like mine cooked medium,” while her husband wants it rare. I’m never certain how it will come out. So far, I’ve heard few complaints.

While hamburgers and hot dogs may be the most popular grilled items,

Grilled flank steak my personal favorite is flank steak.

This lovely piece of beef weighs about a pound and a half, is less than an inch thick and about 10 inches long. Marinade recipes abound, most combining oil with vinegar or wine, along with soy sauce and Worcestershire Sauce, but you can be creative and add other ingredients like lemon, mustard, ginger, garlic, etc. Let the steak marinate overnight in your refrigerator.

The flank steak is one that you don’t want to overcook.

It tastes best when the meat is slightly rare in the middle. When you carve it, slant your knife at a slight angle and carve off (against the grain) fairly thin slices, no more than 1 / 4-inch thick. Decorate the plate with cuttings of parsley.

If you’re not up to concocting a marinade — which helps tenderize the meat — or are cooking

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hen we decided to list our house, we knew nothing about the process. Our agent took the time to sit with us and explain the process from start to finish in such a way that we could really understand.

She was extremely knowledgeable about her field and current market statistics. We had total confidence in her from the beginning.

She had us make a “To Do” list to work on before listing to maximize our profit. She guided us through the buyers’ inspection and was quick to communicate with the buyers’ agent whenever necessary. Our agent checked in with us and kept us informed every step of the way.

When it was time for us to start looking for our new home, we received the same professional service as before. Her knowledge of the market is truly amazing.

She knew exactly what we were looking for, staying in contact with us every time a new listing came up that met our requirements.

She was happy to show us anything and everything we wanted Steve & Anne Jewell to see. We had such a Longview, Wash. wonderful experience with her that we will never work with anyone but Windermere!

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For example, son Perry came home several months ago from a cheese festival in Portland with a jar of Pacific Northwest Alderwoo d Smoked Sea Salt. Just sprinkle a generous amount on the meat and rub it in with your just-washed hands. He also got a jar of Applewood Smoked Sea Salt that tastes great on salmon, chicken, pork, ham and turkey, which gives me a perfect segue into grilling salmon.

Here’s a little trick I learned from Paul “Man in the Kitchen” Thompson about the best way to grill a nice fillet of salmon. I used to flip it several times during its time on the grill, often mangling the flesh.

“No,” says Paul. “Just put it on the grill, skin side down, close the lid and let it cook.” When it’s ready to eat, slide the spatula between the skin and the meat and gently lift the meat onto the serving plate. Leave the skin on the grill.

In a day or two, just lift the dried-up skin off of the grill and toss in the garbage. “No muss, no fuss,” Paul said, and the grill needs only minimal cleaning.

Happy summer grilling, everybody.

••• Lifelong Longview resident Ned Piper enjoys reading, playing golf, dining outdoors and managing his compost pile.

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PORT TALK MAY 2016

5 WILLOW GROVE PARK POLICY HIGHLIGHTS General Rules: A comprehensive list of park rules is now available on our website, where you'll learn hours of operation, pet guidelines and other information you'll want ahead of your next visit.

Events: Groups of over 50 people who intend to gather will be required to contact the Port within 30 days of the planned event.

Park Advisory Committee:

This new committee will consist of five members of the public (selected by the Commission through an application process) who will make recommendations on park-related issues.

Donation/Volunteer: This policy encourages community involvement by either donating time or resources for the benefit of all visitors to the park. Please see the complete policy for more information.

Upgrades to Willow Grove Park and Boat Launch are already underway.

PORT BEGINS FIRST ROUND OF WILLOW GROVE IMPROVEMENTS With the beautiful weather upon us, the Port of Longview has eagerly begun improvements to Willow Grove Park and Boat Launch.

"Taking on a project of this scope is an exciting new chapter in the history of the Port of Longview and we are determined to make Willow Grove Park and Boat Launch a more popular destination than ever before," said the Port's Interim Chief Executive Officer Norm Krehbiel.

The Port officially took over management of the popular park from Cowlitz County this month and, after a lengthy planning process and multiple public outreach actvities, the first phase of upgrades is in full swing.

Our to-do lists may be long, and our plan won't be fully realized for many years, but the payoff will be a beautiful, accessible and safe park for families all over our community to enjoy for years to come.

Aging picnic shelters, tables, playground equipment and restrooms are being repaired and/or replaced as needed, and a general clean-up of the entire park is also being performed.

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Aside from general repairs and maintenance, the Port is also focusing on security at Willow Grove. Beginning later this month, round-the-clock security patrols will be routine and a new Park Host will soon be appointed to assist with maintenance, security and other issues on a 24/7 basis.

Boat Launch: The Willow Grove Boat Launch is for

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BOAT LAUNCH DREDGING SLATED FOR FALL

non-commercial use only. Day use and annual permits are required for use and are available now for purchase.

MAY VESSEL SCHEDULE

While launch improvements are of high priority, fish migration limits work that can be done in-water to particular months of the year. Applicable dredging permits are underway and the Port will be ready to dredge when the in-water period opens in October. Until then, Port crews will be making improvements to docks and facilities supporting the launch area.

EXPORT: Calcined Coke to Belgium EXPORT: Calcined Coke to Japan (2 vessels) EXPORT: Logs to China IMPORT: Calcined Coke from Brazil EXPORT: Logs to Japan EXPORT: Soybean Meal to China EXPORT: Corn to China (3 vessels) EXPORT: Wheat to China (2 vessels)

DID YOU KNOW...

DAY USE PERMITS ($5) will continue to be available at the boat launch via a cash-only remittance envelope.

Annual boat launch passses are now available at the Port office.

ANNUAL PERMITS ($40) are only available for purchase at the Port's administration office Monday through Friday; cash and Visa/Mastercard only.

1. Willow Grove Park is 75 acres, including 15 acres of beach, along nearly a mile of Columbia River waterfront?

2. The Port has contributed to the construction of several other boat launches in the county, including Gearhart Gardens in Longview and the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch in Castle Rock?

COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSION MEETINGS

Jeff Wilson / District 1 Doug Averett / District 2 Bob Bagaason / District 3

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm in the Port's offices and are open to the public. For more information, visit portoflongview.com.

INTERIM CEO Norm Krehbiel

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