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POLITICAL SEASON COMIC RELIEF

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Laurel Murphy with Pres. Clinton. To read Laurel’s account of her preparations for the event, see CRR’s June 2016 edition (CRReader.com, click “Features,” then “Archives,” and navigate to the cover thumbnail image.)

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Publisher/Editor: Susan P. PiperColumnists and contributors:Ron BaldwinDr. Bob BlackwoodTodd CullingsPat KubinTanya MartinSuzanne MartinsonMichael PerryNed PiperPerry PiperMarc RolandAlan RoseGreg SmithGordon SondkerPaul Thompson

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Sue’s Views

Columbia River Reader . . . helping you discover and enjoy the good life in the

Columbia River region at home and on the road.

CRREADER.COMAccess the current issue, Dining Guide and Columbia River Reader Past Issue Archives (from January 2013), under “Features.”

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In this Issue 4 Besides CRR...What Are You Reading?

6 Lewis & Clark: Delays and More Delays

7 Miss Manners

10 Biz Buzz

11 Cover to Cover ~ Book Review / Bestsellers List

12 Wellness: Is it depression?

15 Northwest Wines ~ Matches Made in Heaven

17 OnOurMountain/RangerReflections

18 Out & About ~ Squirrelfest, the Annual Gathering of Nuts

19 Up, Up and Away

21 Where Do You Read the Reader?

23 Presidential Pearls

24 Columbia River Gorge: Waterfall after Waterfall...

27 Astronomy ~ Summer Star Hopping & the Coming Eclipse

28-29 Outings & Events Calendar/ Local Farmer’s Markets

30 Columbia River Dining Guide

31 Man in the Kitchen ~ Zesty Corn on the Cob

32 Movie Reviews by Dr. Bob Blackwood

33 Lower Columbia Informer ~ Climate Collaborations

34 The Spectator ~ Father-son summer car swap

Puzzles, popsicle toes

and summer treats.

Young boy playing in pool of chilly water beneath Multnomah Falls. See story, page 24. Photo by Suzanne Martinson

I’m the only one counting, but just so you’ll know, this is issue #145 since I took over Columbia River Reader…

or shall I say, since it took over me.

After more than 12 years, CRR’s monthly production process is firmly embedded in my daily life cycle — and also the life cycles of CRR’s regular helpers — with each distinct phase offering a familiar challenge, along with a unique reward.

In a way it’s like spending a month putting together a big jigsaw puzzle, being satisfied with the completed picture, then tearing it apart and mixing up the pieces, replacing some with new ones, and starting all over again.

One piece of the puzzle is this column. Surprisingly, writing “Sue’s Views” has not gotten easier over the years. I usually put it off, waiting for a better idea for a topic. It is almost always the very last task accomplished before the issue is “put to bed” and our electronic files go to the printer.

As the issue comes together and I finally get down to putting some words on this page, I know the end is in sight. There is no choice — the clock is ticking and the presses are set to roll. It is then that I start looking forward to one of my

favorite post-publishing rewards — the pedicure I get after each new issue is done, when the crunch is over and it’s time to relax.

Unless you are a contortionist, there is no easy way to give your feet and

toes the intricate care needed to keep them groomed and healthy. For many, professional pampering is a pleasurable treat, if not a necessity, for their feet.

The enjoyable spa ritual, with its hot pre-soak, steamy towel wrap and soothing massage, lead to the grand finale: the application of nail polish on the toes. In summer, many women (and a few men, I’m sure) opt for bright colors in the watermelon-raspberry-cherry tutti frutti range, ending up with “popsicle toes.”

Having popsicle toes is fun when you go barefoot. A good time to show them off is when wading, like the little boy at Multnomah Falls on this month’s cover — although we don’t know whether his toes are painted or not, but I bet they were cold. Popsicle toes are also good for tapping at outdoor summer concerts. Opportunities abound. See the schedule of Columbia River area free outdoor concerts over the next few weeks, page 28.

Enjoy the fresh air and the music... and be sure to take your shoes off. It’s summer!

Other Summer TreatsA night or two on either side of August 12, given clear skies, is the time to watch for “shooting stars,” in the annual Perseid Meteor Showers. Get away from city lights, bundle up as needed and lie back. Look toward the constellation Cassiopeia, also known as the “W” in the northeastern sky. This is the area of the sky the streaks of light will appear to come from.

NOTE THIS: A total solar eclipse is coming next summer. Be sure to read Greg Smith’s astronomy column, page 27, and take seriously his urge to make plans to experience a rare, unforgettable phenomenon on Aug. 21, 2017. You will be reading more about this in coming months in CRR. We heartily recommend readers consider becoming “eclipse chasers.”


What are you reading?

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he was surprised to learn that it was Walker’s book that inspired the reality television series, “Deadliest Catch.”

“It’s the only reality TV show I watch, and I’m addicted to it,” said Rorden, “so I was eager to read Spike’s book.”

How was it? “It’s ‘Deadliest Catch’ in book form.”

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We are pleased to present Installment 14 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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delaysAs we re-trace the steps of Lewis and Clark’s Expedition 211 years ago, we join them near the Great Falls in present-day Montana, as they continued their journey towards the Pacific Ocean.

Last month, we learned how, after reaching the mouth of the present-day Maria’s River on

June 2, 1805, the Corps spent more than a week deciding which fork was the Missouri River. They proceeded up the south fork on June 11th and soon reached the Great Falls that

the Indians had described. However, rather than just one waterfall, there were five. The Captains had only planned on spending one day to portage around the falls, but a full month would pass before they resumed their journey up the river.

Sacajawea had become very sick. Attempts to revive her included several bleedings with applications of quinine and opium. Her husband, Charbonneau, wanted to take her back to the Mandan villages, but

Clark refused. Finally, after drinking mineral water from a nearby sulfur spring, Saca jawea recovered and was able to eat, but relapsed after eating too many apples and dried fish. Lewis “rebuked Sharbono severely” for letting her eat such food after being told what she was allowed

to eat. Several doses of saltpeter and laudanum led to her recovery. Lewis and Clark were concerned about Sacajawea for two reasons. First, if she died, who would take care of her baby, Pomp? Secondly, and perhaps of greater concern, who

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Today’s etiquette is changing. If I remember correctly, in “the olden days” ladies were not expected to remove their hats during the presentation of our flag and/or the singing of our national anthem.

Although I am a “modern woman,” the old ways remain a part of my life (e.g., I anticipate a gentleman will open the door for me). As a consequence, I did not remove my ball cap for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a recent baseball game.

I was criticized for my disrespect. I do not disrespect the flag or my country. I told the others I would inquire about the current standard.

GENTLE READER: In those olden days, as Miss Manners recalls, ladies did not wear baseball caps.

If you had been wearing a large confection decorated with flowers and birds, you might have invoked that rule — only to fall afoul of the one against blocking the view of those behind you. A unisex hat should be removed.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Who is responsible for indicating that they want to end a telephone conversation with the other party? I am told by the party involved that I am not listening to the “hints” being given. I am not a mind reader.

GENTLE READER: Then Miss Manners suggests listening for such remarks as:“It was good to talk to you.”“We must get together one of these days.”

“Oops, I’d better find out what that noise was.”And of course, that classic standby, “I think I hear my mother calling me to dinner.”

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At an outing, I verbally invited a friend to a Fourth of July party to which I already had invited several other people. She accepted but asked to bring the two teenage sons of her ex-husband, as he was busy that day.

I responded that I did not have enough chairs/space to accommodate three more people. She said then she was going to plan some other activity with the boys.

A week later, she told me that I had behaved in an unacceptable fashion, and she wished to sever contact for the foreseeable future.

Was I completely unreasonable? It was not the nicest thing to do, I realize, but space was really the issue.

GENTLE READER: Isn’t there a more basic issue here? One that Miss Manners fears that you are too diffident to mention?

It is that you are the hostess: It is your party, and you get to set the guest list. And while you may wish to be flexible, you do not have to be defensive about your limits. It is enough to say that you are so sorry not to be able to meet their proposed extras on this occasion, but hope that some other time will present itself. (In this case, that would have been spreading graciousness over your friend’s obvious motive of keeping the teenagers occupied, rather than adding interesting people to your party.)

Big mistakeGrizzly bears presented a serious problem around the Great Falls. While exploring a possible portage route, Lewis saw “a herd of at least a thousand buffaloe” and proceeded to shoot one. While waiting for it to die, a large bear crept up behind Lewis to within 20 steps before he saw it. Lewis immediately raised his gun to shoot, but quickly remembered he had not reloaded. Lewis thought he might be able to reach a tree about 300 yards away, but when he turned the bear “pitched at me, open mouthed and full speed, I ran about 80 yards… the idea struk me to get into the water to such debth that I could… defend myself with my espontoon… the moment I put myself in this attitude of defence he sudonly wheeled about as if frightened…

and retreated,” running three miles across the prairie. Lewis wrote, “I felt myself not a little gratified that he had declined the combat. My gun reloaded I felt confidence once more… and determined never again to suffer my piece to be longer empty than the time she necessarily required to charge her.”

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physical exhaustion. The canoes weighed at least 1,000 pounds, and after pulling them out of the Missouri River canyon, they were filled with cargo and pulled across the reasonably level 18-mile portage route. But the ground was far from smooth. After heavy rains, buffalo left deep hoof prints in the mud, and the sharp edges of those dried out tracks cut into the feet of the men as they pulled the heavy carts. In addition, Prickly Pear cactus had long spines that poked through the bottoms and sides of the men’s moccasins. Even after sewing a double thickness sole, their feet still looked like pin cushions. If that wasn’t enough, rattlesnakes were a constant threat, biting at least one man.

A total of four round trips were required to portage everything around the Great Falls. The men were utterly exhausted. Lewis wrote, “they are obliged to halt and rest frequently for a few minutes, at every halt these poor fellows tumble down and are so much fortiegued that many of them are asleep in an instant; in short their fatiegues are incredible; some are limping from the soreness of their feet, others faint and unable to stand for a few minutes, with heat and fatiegue, yet no one complains, all go with cheerfulness.” On the last two portage trips, the wind was strong and in the right direction to allow the men to raise the sail on two boats – literally, prairie schooners.

Hail to the ChiefOn June 27th, the men were caught on the open prairie in a violent thunderstorm lasting two hours. Hail stones as big as a dime, or as Clark wrote, “the size of a pigion’s egg and not unlike them in form covered the ground to a debth of 1-1/2 inches. – for about 20 minutes during this storm hail fell of an innomus size driven with violence almost incredible, when they struck the ground they would bound to the hight of ten to 12 feet and pass 20 or thirty before they touched again.” Clark reported some hail stones weighed 3 ounces (almost a quarter pound) and measured 7 inches in circumference (more than 2 inches in diameter); they were round and perfectly solid. Clark wrote, “I am convinced if one of those had struck a man on the neaked head it would have knocked him down, if not fractured his skull.” Clark issued an extra ration of whiskey that night.

Two days later another storm caught the men. This time, Clark led Sacajawea, Pomp, and Charbonneau to a deep ravine to seek shelter from the hail. Clark wrote, “a torrent of rain and hail fell more violent than ever I Saw before.” While hiding under a rock ledge, they were almost swept away when a 15 foot wall of water roared down the ravine and caught them by surprise. Clark’s slave, York, was not in the gully and thought they had been washed over the cliff into the Missouri. Several men were caught in the open during the storm, others abandoned the loaded canoes and ran for camp. Clark wrote, “the hail & wind being So large and violent in the plains, and them naked, they were much bruised, and Some nearly killed – one knocked down three times, and others without hats or any thing on their heads bloodey & Complained veery much; I refreshed them with a little grog.” After the storm, the prairie was a sea of mud, making it impossible to move the carts. The portage was completed July 2nd – just 11 days after they began.

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BOOK REVIEW By Alan Rose

Black Flags: The Rise of IsisBy Joby WarrickDoubleday$28.95

Gazing into Pandora’s Box

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Though some would cast his movement as an al-Qaeda offshoot, Zarqawi was no one’s acolyte. His brand of jihadism was utterly, brutally original. Osama bin Laden had sought to liberate Muslim nations gradually from corrupting Western influences so they could someday unify as a single Islamic theocracy, or caliphate. Zarqawi, by contrast, insisted that he would create his caliphate immediately—right now. He would seek to usher in God’s kingdom on Earth through acts of unthinkable savagery, believing, correctly, that theatrical displays of extreme violence would attract the most hardened jihadists to his cause and frighten everyone else into submission.

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In 2003, King Abdullah II of Jordan, while despising Saddam Hussein, beseeched President George W. Bush not to invade Iraq, warning that he would be “opening a Pandora’s box.” Joby Warrick’s Pulitzer Prize winning Black Flags looks into the box of horrors that Bush chose to open.

It must be especially challenging to write history as it is still happening, but Warrick, a reporter for The Washington Post, has produced a riveting account of

the rise of the Islamic State o f I raq and Syria (ISIS.)

It provides an excellent introduction to the confusing array of sects and groups (Shiites? Sunnis? Wahabis?) and how their ancient ethnic and sectarian animosities continue to play out in a centuries-old loop of payback and retribution.

There are two distinct phases in the story of ISIS. The first centers around Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his branch of al-Qaeda that flourished in the power vacuum caused by the U.S. invasion. A barely literate thug, Zarqawi found a purpose for his life as a devout jihadist (holy warrior) and “embraced the emerging power of the Internet to craft a reputation as a fierce warrior who killed Allah’s enemies without mercy.” In time, even al-Qaeda would renounce his brutal methods and random killing of fellow Muslims as “un-Islamic.” How the CIA worked with Jordan’s intelligence service to hunt down and eventually kill Zarqawi in 2006 makes for some of the most gripping reading in the book.

The second phase in the story centers on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who re-invented Zarqawi’s brand of jihadism

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in the chaos of the Syrian civil war. Baghdadi was a scholar with a doctoral degree, a shy, quiet man, yet who “possessed a prophet’s fierce conviction in destiny — the world’s, as well as his own.” Had it not been for the U.S. invasion, Warrick notes, “the Islamic State’s greatest butcher would likely have lived out his years as a college professor...teaching Islamic jurisprudence to twenty-year-olds, rather than strapping bombs to their chests.”

Zarqawi and Baghdadi cherry-picked the Muslim holy texts to justify their murder and brutality, not unlike the way the Bush-Cheney Administration cherry-picked CIA intelligence reports to glean any information they could use to support their arguments to invade Iraq.

Warrick’s account ends in January 2015, with the filmed burning alive of a Jordanian pilot. By then the world’s Islamic scholars and imams were no longer calling ISIS un-Islamic. To many, it had become “satanic.”

Stay tuned. The box is still open.

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By Marc RolandHow to navigate food and wine pairing

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.

The question of what wine and foods go together is confusing for most of us because there is

so much contradictory information out there. I spend a lot of time reading food and wine magazines because I believe that food and wine go together and food without wine is like cookies without milk. As I pour over the articles, I start to feel as if the experts somehow have magical powers to know the perfect pairing; consequently, I feel like I must rely on the experts’ recommendations. However, logic tells me that they can’t know everything because there are literally infinite combinations of food and wine that might pair perfectly.

The other problem that pairing presents is that you and I have limited resources and availability to foods and wines that might possibly pair well. So

what are we to do? First of all, skip Google and start experimenting. After all, your meal is not the Last Supper.

What makes a good pairing? Simply put, it is a combination that makes the food and wine taste better and the only way to know is to try it. To ease your fear, I believe if you follow a few rules (rules are meant to be broken) you will get it right most of the time.

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chili, spicy red sauces) go with wines that have body acid and matching spice like Gewürztraminer (white wine), Zinfandel, sparkling wine, and Cote du Rhone reds that tend to be lighter bodied with higher acid.

For dishes that are SWEET, like chocolate, cream based sauces, rice, ripe fruit, or brie cheese, go with a wine that is fruity like Merlot or a Riesling.

For dishes that are SAVORY like lamb, charcuterie, or Italian cuisine, go with a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir or an Italian Dolcetto.

For foods that are FATTY and HEAVY like steak, go for a tannic red like Cabernet Sauvignon.

SALMON is a difficult pairing, but maybe an oaky Chardonnay could stand up to the strong flavor.

But don’t take my advice and don’t be afraid to try pairings with whatever wine you have in the house. If it makes the food taste better, you are just as good as the experts.

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characteristics that the experts talk about and that most of us can’t even begin to taste. If we focus on the foods flavor, then we can pick a wine that might match that flavor. The first thing we will get right away is that the red-wine-with-red meat and white-wine-with-chicken rule is not very useful because both red wine and white wine can express one or more of the five flavor groups. Before I give you a few examples to guide you, remember that it is the flavor of the food that is more important than the type of food.

Here are general pairings with some common and classic dishes For dishes that are SPICY (think blackened steak or fish, Thai food,


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By Todd Cullings

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.

Prior to the 1980 eruption, the behavior of mountain goats in the Mount Margaret Backcountry was legendary. Backpackers

woke to friendly goats licking salty equipment and encountered ornery Billies blocking passage on trails. The violent 1980 eruption annihilated the 15 goats thought to have inhabited the area.

Throughout Washington, mountain goat populations have declined roughly 70 percent since 1961, however, goat numbers are on the rise at Mount St. Helens. Why? The impact of the lateral blast was so severe that it “lowered” the elevation of alpine environments, the area goats call home. These USGS photo by Mike Senchyna in the crater approx 2012.

alpine-like meadows have steadily transformed, and rugged slopes and cliffs within the blast zone provide ideal habitat.

The first reliable goat-sighting at Mount St. Helens occurred in 1987. Tracks and wool were observed in the

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OUT • AND • ABOUT

Knock Knock. Who’s there? The usual gang of Squirrel-lovin’ Squirrelfesters, that’s who! Yes, it’s that time again, time to dust off your

Squirrel-feeder race cars, and tune up your karaoke voice for the two newest events at Squirrelfest on August 13th in Longview’s Civic Circle.

Boy Scout Pack 516 will be leading the charge on the newest addition to the all-day activities at Squirrelfest: The Squirrel Feeder Car Races. Each entry must contain the basic elements of a squirrel feeder (including peanuts!) and roll down a ramp in the quest for the trophy. See page 29 or visit lvsquirrelfest.com for the rules.

Another new event will be the Squirrelfest Regional Karaoke Finals, from 1–3pm on the Main Stage. Two finalists from each of the six participating venues will “juke it out” for the $500 First, $250 Second and $100 Third Place prizes. Sign up at any of the sponsoring venues: Yan’s, Lexi’s Pizza Pub, Panda Inn, Hung Far Low, Union Square, and Kim Bowl. Each venue will have their own contests to select the finalists for the Squirrelfest Finals. See ad, page 36, for dates and times for each venue.

By Pat Kubin, Longview Sandbaggers member

Gathering of nuts returns to Longview’s Civic Center

LONGVIEW’S SQUIRREL BRIDGE COLLECTION1. The Nutty Narrows Bridge Olympia Way near 1525 – 18th Ave. Erected 1963 by Amos Peters. Believed to be the world’s first squirrel bridge. Constructed of aluminum and a fire hose. Peters constructed the bridge after seeing squirrels attempting to cross Olympia Way from the Library grounds to the Old West Side neighborhood. Top photo.

2. Bruce Kamp Bridge 1318 Kessler Boulevard. Erected in memory of Bruce Kamp in 2011. Made of copper, and the first covered squirrel bridge in the world. Its 24/7 squirrel web cam is accessible from the lvsquirrelfest.com website.

3. John R. Dick Bridge On Nichols Boulevard near RA Long High School. Designed and built by John R. Dick and installed in 2012, shortly after his death. It is based upon the Leonard Zakim Memorial Bridge in Boston. Mr. Dick had a lifelong fascination with bridges, and enjoyed the TV show Boston Legal, in which the bridge appeared prominently in background shots.

4. OBEC Bridge Louisiana Street, near 1503 – 23rd Avenue. Constructed and donated by the company building the new Washington Way bridge across Lake Sacajawea. Installed in 2013. Constructed of wood with interesting architectural bracing.

5. Safety Awareness Bridge 1708 Kessler Boulevard. Designed and constructed by the Bits and Bots Robotics Club of RA Long and Mark Morris High Schools. Inspired by the memory of Linda LaCoursier, who was struck by a car. Made of aluminum with cutouts and tinted material. Many squirrels use this bridge. Installed in 2015.

6. R.D. Olson Mfg, of Kelso, Wash., built the latest bridge to resemble the Lewis & Clark Bridge crossing the Columbia River at Longview/Rainier. This squirrel bridge, selected at SquirrelFest 2015, was recently installed on Kessler Blvd across from Lions’ island (near Washington Way, in the 1000 block of Kessler Blvd) stretching across the 57-foot wide street. Bottom bridge photo.

A new bridge will be unveiled at Squirrel Fest August 13th at Longview’s Civic Center.

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Don’t forget to bring all the kids for the annual Happy Kids Fun Run, followed by the Squirrelfest Parade and Kids Games and Activities. Then, have a great lunch at one of the dozens of food vendors and wander through the craft vendors and find that special Squirrelfest item. Rumor has it that there will be lots of squirrels running around the park, including Squirrelfest’s own Sandy B. McNutt!

When things calm down, head for the Beer Garden and concerts, opening at 2pm. The first band will start

Sandbagger and Longview resident Rick Johnson with a “prototype” squirrel feeder racer built to meet the standards for racing at SquirrelFest 2016. See rules, page 29.



Chinook, Wash., resident Ron Baldwin loves the outdoors, old Volkswagens, fast cooking and music. Hear his jazz program 6–8pm on the 2nd and 4th Wed. from

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See Squirrelfest event schedule, page 36

Local celebrities Sandy B. McNutt and Cowlitz Black Bears mascot, Corby, and intern Janelle Dahl join friendly Sandbaggers in a past Squirrelfest parade.

after the Karoake Contest and will feature the King Brothers, followed by Geoffrey Castle, and then the headliner, the Edgar Winter Band. Edgar Winter is best known for the 19 albums he released between 1970 and 2008, including familiar rock ‘n’ roll radio songs, “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride.” Tickets for the shows are available free from any Squirrelfest sponsor, or for purchase at the door for $10.

Of course, Squirrelfest would not be complete without the fireworks display launched from the top of the Monticello Hotel at 10:30pm.

Squirrelfest is a family-friendly all-day festival. The Civic Circle roadway will be closed off so all the scurrying critters, kids and characters can freely frolic in and around R.A. Long Park. All events are FREE, except the concerts and beer garden. Bring Grandma, Aunt Edna and Uncle Charlie, and all the rugrats. There’s something for everyone at Squirrelfest!

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Summer days for a farm boy include a certain amount of time lying flat on the back, gazing at the sky. And so it was for me in my childhood

days just downriver from Longview/Rainier on the Columbia River dike lands. Seeing the occasional airplane set my mind to wondering, “Where is it going?” Where did it take off? Who’s driving?”

Flight has fascinated humans since there were humans. When early airplanes became available, Americans embraced air travel as the adventure of a lifetime. Being able to rise on the winds like a bird and travel to far-off places captured the public’s imagination like no other invention before it.

Advances in technology came at a rapid pace It took only 11 years from the dawn of aviation at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903, until the first scheduled passenger flights were established from St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida. And in just 18 years the first reckless flying citation was issued in, where else?....Hollywood.

Two factors helped put air travel into the public consciousness and sparked the rapid development of aviation in America: The War to End All Wars (WWI) and the advent of U.S. Air Mail. Trained pilots returning from the war were ready to take to America’s skies. These pilots in turn helped train a legion of eager acolytes who would become known

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as the Barnstormers. The Barnstormers traveled independently throughout the country performing exhibitions and doing outrageous stunts for a fee. Some of these pilots were women and minorities who were excluded from military

flying. In 1918, the government initiated Air Mail service in the U.S. and, in 1920 added scheduled mail flights to Canada. The contracts gave pilots and builders a steady income. The Air Mail service also helped inspire many to take up flying as a hobby.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has two designations: Military Aviation and Civil Aviation, which is further split into Airline Aviation and General Aviation (GA), including all civil flights that are not for hire. Nearly all airports in the Oregon and Washington are General Aviation airports.

In the Northwest, human flight began in 1909 when the lighter-than-air dirigible built and designed by J.C Mars flew over the fairgrounds at the Alaska-

Aviation in the Lower Columbia region

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Local airports’ originsAround 1930 some amateur flyers began to use a grass strip on a dairy farm in South Kelso and it was here that the Kelso Airport was born, becoming the Kelso-Longview Airport in 1941. The airstrip was paved in 1950 and terminal buildings were started in the 1960s. Now known as Southwest Washington Regional Airport, it is owned by the City of Kelso. Runway 12/30 (runways are designated by their compass points) handles small private aircraft and corporate jets. Seventy on-site hangars for private aircraft, aircraft mechanic services and flight instruction are available. A chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, also known as the homebuilders, is located at SWRA.

Scappoose Industrial Airpark, in Columbia County, Oregon, is a growing aviation hub. Several private General Aviation manufacturing companies are headquartered on the grounds. It’s a busy airport with as many as 75,000 operations per year. The airport is owned by Port of St. Helens. Runway 15/33 at 5,100’

in length is served by two parallel taxiways. Aircraft mechanic services and flight instruction are available, along with 120 T-hangars for small aircraft.

Astoria/Warrenton Regional Airport, owned by the Port of Astoria, has two intersecting runways. Runway 08/26, 5,795’ in length, is an all-weather runway affording instrument landing

and take-off (ILS). Runway 13/31 is 4,996’ long. The first runway was built in 1933 but the U.S. Navy occupied the facility in 1942 and, in a whirlwind effort, constructed the current runways for anti-submarine aircraft. The site is also home to U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria. Search and rescue helicopters and Lifeflight helicopter ambulances are

based on site, also the home of Lektro, the makers of electric aircraft tugs, a major Clatsop county employer.

Oregon State Senator Betsey Johnson, a former commercial helicopter pilot herself, is a strong supporter of General Aviation. She oversaw the Oregon Department of Aviation for two decades.

“With a mile of road you can go a mile, but with a mile of runway you can go anywhere” she said at a recent event.

The Senator said she thinks the future of General Aviation in the Northwest is bright though she decries the growth of regulation by the FAA.

“It’s been exponential in the last few years.”

According to the FAA, the federal overseer of aviation, Oregon has 422 airports and Washington has 559. This network of airports is extremely important to the economic vitality of the Northwest and an important part of the bigger transportation picture. With more than18,000 private aircraft registered in Oregon and Washington, more Northwesterners are piloting airplanes than ever. This writer however, remains a “white knuckle” flyer.

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“Snoopy’s Envy” (the writer’s name for a plane flown by a woman stopping in Astoria on her way from Quebec, across Canada and on to Mexico.)

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IF YOU GOSUMMER FLY-INs

Scappoose Airport is the home of the Northwest Antique Airplane Club. (NWAAC) The club is hosting its annual Fly-in/Cruise-in (the event also includes a car show) on Saturday, Aug. 20. It’s a chance to see some of the best-kept antique aircraft in the world, usually only available in museums, on display and actually flying. Info: http://nwaac.com/

On Saturday, Sept. 10, the 6th Annual Wings and Wheels, another fly-in also with a car show, brings airplanes and cars of all vintages to the Scappoose Airpark. Info: http://www.sccchamber.org/WWscope


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PRESIDENTIALPEARLS

The taxpayer — that’s someone who works for the federal government but doesn’t have to take a civil service exam. ~ Ronald Reagan

The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation. ~ Jimmy Carter

The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word “crisis.” One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger — but recognize the opportunity. ~ Richard Nixon

The true history of my administration will be written 50 years from now, and you and I will not be around to see it. ~ George W. Bush

Americans want a united country, not one divided into ethnic, religious, and economic groupings. ~ Ronald Reagan

We did not choose to be the guardian of the gate. But there is no one else. ~ Lyndon B. Johnson

Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

A politician is a man who understands government, and it takes a politician to run a government. A statesman is a politician who’s been dead 10 or 15 years. ~ Harry Truman

Being president is like running a cemetery: you’ve got a lot of people under you and nobody’s listening. ~ William J. Clinton

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As a native Michigander, I didn’t get up close and personal with the Columbia River Gorge until the 1970s when I was a reporter at The Gresham Outlook. My first look at Rooster Rock in the mighty, roiling river took my breath away, though I didn’t get down and dirty until I hiked up and over the spectacular Multnomah Falls.

I pulled on my hiking boots and stared at the beautiful 620-foot falls, its picturesque bridge calling my name. I was 30-something, a trained guide was leading the hike, and I thought, “How hard can this be?” My only preparation was typing on a computer nine or 10 hours a day. I figured I needed the exercise, because I’d recently read that simply switching from a manual to an electric typewriter — making no other change in diet or exercise — could pack on pounds.

Suzanne Martinson grew up on a farm in The Thumb of Michigan, a fertile landscape as flat as a corn tortilla and just as corn-y. Her monthly column, Cooking with the Farmer’s Daughter, returns to CRR in August. By the way, her dad’s Sam Hill isn’t the same one as the Pacific Northwest’s Sam Hill.

Photos, from top: The Vista House; view upriver from the Columbia Gorge Hotel; Hammer dulcimer ensemble plays in the Vista House rotunda; Horsetail Falls.

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Mentally prepared, I quickly saw there was at least one other person in worse shape than me. And she was wearing flip-flops! The astute guide quickly noticed the flip-flopper falling behind so he led her to the front of the line. It was slow going and, hikers: Do not leave the trail. Shortcuts are for sissies.

Trudging upward was hard, but, puffing, I reached the bridge and was rewarded with a fantastic view of the Columbia River Gorge. Propelled by gravity, we walked quickly down. Later, I learned it was the stop-and-go of the ascent, plus the pounding that our thighs took in the descent, that made me cling to my bed the next morning. I barely made it to my

red Ford Courier pick-up for the 40-minute drive to work. To this day, I can’t remember a word I wrote.

Yet I will never forgot the beauty of the Gorge. A recent road trip with a friend cemented my vision of what I have long considered “God’s Country.”

Troutdale, gateway to the GorgeWe started our sojourn in downtown Troutdale, a good place to purchase sandwiches and soda if you have an ice chest. Tucked into the eye-catching Troutdale General Store is an eatery where you can dine on the sidewalk outside or select edibles for the trip.

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As it turned out, we probably did our trip, “hind-side-to,” as my father would say. We ended with the impressive display on the history of the road at the Troutdale Historical Society, instead of starting there. So we got, not a preview, but a review. Either is worth the $5 admission. The museum’s Barn Exhibit Hall is right on the highway, 732 SE Historic Columbia River Highway, at Troutdale’s east end.

Once the day’s tour is over, tuckered-out travelers may stop at the historic McMenamins Edgefield, once the county poor farm, now a lively entertainment venue with food, libations and a hotel.

Follow Lewis and ClarkJust as the Lewis and Clark expedition traveled on its stomach in the Gorge, so did we, though the scenic route is now dotted with fast food and espresso stands. Somehow we missed the suggested Dodson/Warrendale exit sign off I-84 (in order to travel the road from east to west) and ended up at the lovely Columbia Gorge Hotel for an 11 o’clock lunch. The service was leisurely, the food edible, though we wondered if their halibut was truly the king of fish.

On the way home, near Troutdale we spotted the Tippecanoe restaurant, and

also the dinner house, Tad’s Chicken n’ Dumplins, known for its long-troubled neon, which reads Tad’s Chic Dump.

Ice Age floods scoured through ancient lava flows 18,000 to 13,000 years ago to form the Columbia River Gorge. It is the nation’s fourth-largest river, and the first cliff-top panorama view is at the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint.

The breathtaking vista inspired railroad lawyer Samuel Hill (builder of the castle Maryhill across the river in Washington S ta te ) and eng inee r extraordinairé Samuel Lancaster to “conquer” the wild beauty with a grand scenic drive. The first segment was dedicated in 1916, a craftsmen’s showcase of hand-cut stone and elegant masonry. The iconic Vista House with its marble restrooms, was built two years later. Vista House boasts unmatched views of the Gorge from atop Crown Point.

On our recent visit, a dulcimer band from Estacada, Ore., was playing inside. Its rendition “This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land” brought tears to my eyes. To my admittedly untrained ears, the acoustics were wonderful. A well-appointed gift shop draws visitors to the lower level.

Firs and fernsFor actual driving, the byway can be a challenge. The road twists and turns up hill and down and there’s no unnecessary driver-gawking at the basalt cliffs and amazing greenery. Luckily, there are many turnouts and stopping spots. Rowena Loops, descending from Crown Point, is a route featured in several car commercials. The area is replete with waterfalls, including five

significant falls: Latourell, Shepperd’s Dell, Bridal Veil, Wah-kee-na, and the ostentatious aunt, Multnomah. There’s splashing and spray to be enjoyed at the bottom, and some children were enjoying the chilly mountain pool (see cover photo).

The Saturday we visited Multnomah Falls, the parking lot near the lodge was full and we had to park along

the road. Summer traffic jams around Multnomah Falls are a common occurrence, according to Sharon Nesbit, president of the Troutdale Historical Society and longtime a f i c ionado o f the area. If the falls are on your must-see list, early mornings or late afternoons, preferably weekdays, are best.

For an up-close and personal experience, the Troutdale historian

suggests the short hike to the base of Latourell Falls. Just take the turnoff to the village of Latourell and Guy Talbot State Park about two miles east of the Vista House, to visit this pretty place.

So many spots to seeAnother popular destination is Oneonta Gorge, 10-½ miles from Vista House. A hike/wade provides a spectacular view and is a popular spot for travelers who don’t mind cooling off while they get their feet wet.

Parts of the historic highway are now the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail for bicycle and pedestrian trail use, and three original tunnels have been restored and opened to hikers and bicyclists. More than 800 species of flowers bloom in the Gorge, 15 not found anywhere else in the world. But that’s a story for another day.

Though we didn’t travel all 65 miles of the highway to The Dalles, we returned to Washington, Lexington, then Castle Rock, happy that Samuel Hill and Samuel Lancaster made it possible to experience natural beauty with such a spectacular access. And it’s free.

And today, if my dad had asked, there was an answer to his perennial question: “Lefty, where in Sam Hill have you been?”

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Even the path to the falls is pretty.

Getting to the GorgeDirections: Follow I-5 S, I-205 S and I-84 E/US-30 E to NE Corbett Hill Rd in Multnomah County. Take exit 22 from I-84 E/US-30 E.)


Miss Manners cont from page 7

The proper way for a prospective guest to ask to bring someone is to decline the invitation on the grounds of having to entertain her or his own guest. That gives the host the choice of inviting that person, or simply expressing regret that the invitation was declined.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it OK for parents and relatives to give birthday parties, retirement parties, engagement parties and receptions for family members and loved ones, but — time and time again — you have said it is never OK for a mother to give a daughter a bridal or baby shower?

What is the difference? I am struggling with this.

GENTLE READER: You have an excellent point. Indeed, the family-generated (or often self-generated) entitlement party, complete with a list of expected tributes, and sometimes even an entrance fee, now dominates what passes for social life.

The conventional ways of marking life’s milestones were not always so crude.

For one thing, such celebrations occurred within the context of robust society, at all economic levels. From the simple sharing of supper to the grandest occasions, people exchanged hospitality for no more compelling reason than that they enjoyed one another’s company.

Guests did not even have to hand over a bottle of wine at the door as the price of admission. Except for explicitly defined cooperative events, they never brought food. Instead, the expected contribution was to give reciprocal parties. The idea was just getting together to enjoy themselves — not to celebrate themselves.

This easy, pleasant sociability waned as work routines increasingly encroached on people’s time and resources. A pseudo-social life, rationalized as promoting workplace morale and efficiency through forging colleagues into “teams,” sprang up. Rather than seeing old friends through their ups and downs, or foraging for new ones, it was just easier to accept as “friends” those who were at hand because the employer had chosen them.

And so the shower and the birthday party became a routine of office life. These were not generated voluntarily by fr iends out of spontaneous affection, but by co-workers checking off an obligation. In bad economic times, employers stopped sponsoring retirement parties.

No longer able to count on others to make a fuss over their milestones, people resumed throwing their own parties. But now those whom they wanted to honor were not their friends, but themselves or their families.

The patterns most used come from two, hitherto minor, rituals: the children’s birthday party, and the wedding or baby shower. Miss Manners doubts that it is a coincidence that both have the giving and opening of presents as a central part of the ritual.

For that reason, birthday parties were limited to children and the occasional major years for adults — the latter organized by non-relatives, or, if given by the celebrant or that person’s family, they were just supposed to treat the guests, not expect the guests to treat them. (The graceful way to avoid the expectation of presents is to refrain from naming the occasion on the invitation, but to save it for a party announcement, so guests can complain that they would have brought something if they had only known.)

As for showers, there was simply that ban you mention against their being given by relatives, let alone requested by the guest of honor, as is sometimes now horrifyingly the case. It was not necessary to have such a ban on weddings, when the presents were sent separately from the event, nor for engagement parties, which were not associated with presents at all, as the announcement of the engagement was supposed to be a surprise.

Miss Manner is not retreating from her condemnation of self-generated showers. Rather, she extends the ban to all pre-announced celebrations to honor oneself.

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Astronomy

The summer sky has arrived with three bright planets: Jupiter in the west shining brightly just

after sunset, Mars in the south with its bright red glow, and Saturn nearby with its cream colored glow. Mars and Saturn move closer together until they are virtually on top of each other in the southwestern sky in late August. Then, with the evening sky dark by 9pm, they will be a very bright pair along with the star Antares in Scorpio, making a threesome of bright objects to view.

Star HoppingOf course the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle are the dominating stars of the eastern sky. This region of the sky holds many interesting things to see. The small constellation of Delphinus the Dolphin, Sagitta the Arrow, and my favorite asterisim, the Coat Hanger, are found inside the Summer Triangle. I figured out a way to find the Coat Hanger easily, using a method called star hopping. S t a r t b y finding the “head” of the Swan.

The Swan, also known as the Northern Cross, is the northern part of the Summer Triangle and the Swan “flies” down the Milky Way across the Triangle. The Head star, Albirio, is the starting part of the star hop to the Coat Hanger. Albirio is the fourth bright star in the line of the body of the Swan. Place Albirio on the left side of your binoculars. Then look for a bright star near the center of your field of view in the binoculars. Move this star to the right side of your field of view also. Then move about one and a half fields of view down and the Coat Hanger

should be in your view. It will look like the Coat Hanger is upside

down. It has seven stars in a line with four stars creating

the hook of the Hanger. It will bring a smile

to your face and a “Wow, how odd!” from someone you show it to. Have fun finding it.

Double StarsIf you want to find

double stars, look to the right of Vega, the very bright star that is over head in July. You will see a pair of stars, known

as Epsilon Lyre, or the “double double.” If you

have binoculars you will see the double nature of this star. If you have a scope, you may see the “double double,” as these two stars are, in fact, doubles themselves. There is a double star that sits halfway between the tail of the Swan (the star Deneb) and its higher up first wing star. If you have a star chart (and you should get one if you don’t have one), look at the stars in the head of Draco the Dragon; there are several there, too.

M-13: An amazing clusterNow here is a pretty sight if you have a scope. Find the trapezoidal shaped star configuration that is high overhead. This is the body of the constellation Hercules. Again, a star chart is really helpful on this object. On the western edge of Hercules and two thirds of the way to the northern star is a fuzzy ball of stars. This is the globular cluster known as M13. This is the closest globular cluster to us, at over 13,000 light years away. There are literally tens of thousands of stars in this group. It is an amazing sight.

The Solar Eclipse is comingNow is the time to start preparing for next year’s solar eclipse. On the 21st of August, 2017, at around 10:15am, look for the position of the sun in the sky. This is where in the eclipse will take place. Longview will have about 98% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. The sky will be darkened, but part of the sun will still show through. Do not look at the sun at this time. You will still need eye protection to view the sun. If you can, head south towards Salem, Oregon. This will be on the center of the eclipse path. Only when the sun is totally covered by the moon can you look at the eclipse with no protection.

The sight of a total eclipse will amaze you, give you shivers... some even call it a spiritual experience, No matter what, when you see the totality of an eclipse the sense of it will remain with you your whole life. Make arrangements now.

If you have family or friends in Dallas, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Philomath, McMinnville, Woodburn, Salem, Madras, Warm Springs or Ontario, Oregon, tell them you are coming for a visit. You may already be too late, as thousands of people will be massing along the roads across the middle of Oregon to see this event. Eastern Oregon’s roads will be filled as well. Traffic will be horrendous. This eclipse will run all across the U.S. on that day. Look up 2017 Eclipse on the Internet (http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html) and see where the shadow of the moon will be. Maybe plan a road trip for next year. Hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers will be joining you on the path of the shadow.

We’ll be writing more about the eclipse in coming months. You will not want to miss this rare event.

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Pizza at the Lake?! Those boys and girls from Lower Columbia School Gardens are serving fresh, handcrafted pizzas during the concerts at Lake Sacajawea. $10 for 10 inches. I just hope they have one with catnip.

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.

6–9pm Thursdays, St. Helens Columbia View Park, Old Town, St. Helens, Ore. Info: 13nightsontheriver.com

Concerts at the Lake Longview, Wash.

July 14 Randy Linder Band Credence Clearwater Revival tribute

July 21 Sugarcane Pickin’ on the Outlaws

July 28 Jukebox Heroes Foreigner tribute

Aug 4 Haley Johnsen Band Pop, rock, folk

Aug 11 Catch a Wave Beach Boys tribute

7–8:30pm Saturdays, Cape Disappointment State Park, along Jetty Road near Ilwaco. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and insect repellent.

Waikiki Beach • Ilwaco, Wash.

July 23 Champagne Sunday. Gypsy- punk rock with tear-jerkers and anthem foot stompers

Aug 13 Lulu LaFever. Roadhouse songwriting with pop jazz and juke joint swing.

Aug 27 Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons, Pre-blues a cappellafield hollers,fiddle,banjo,earlyjazz.

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS13 Nights on the RiverSt. Helens, Ore.

July21 CrossfireJuly 28 Ruby Falls July 30 Cort Carpenter (8pm concert) Open Air Market and Line Dance lessons, 4pm All-ages Street DanceAug 4 Shoot to Thrill - AC/DC tributeAug 11 Ramble On - Led Zeppelin tribute Aug 18 SweetwaterAug 25 JujubaSept 1 Radical Revolution 14th Night Encore

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 Aug 17: Lisa Sipe. Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple St., Longview, Wash. Gallery hours: Mon–Wed 10–8, Wed-Thurs 10–5. Info: lowercolumbia.edu/gallery.

Koth Gallery Longview Public Library Aug 8–27 Paintings by Scott McRae. Longview Public Library 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, Wash. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. 360-441-5300.

Rol l ing on the River Exhib i t o f sternwheelers, steamboats and tug boats on the Lower Columbia River. Through Sept 5. Noon-4pm, Thurs-Sun. River Life Interpretive Center, Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamakowa, Wash. 360-795-3007.

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center Photos of Washington State parks by Asahel Curtis, through Sept 15. Daily 9am-5pm. At Silver Lake, 5 miles up Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (I-5 Exit 49). $3 admission for adults. 360-374-0962.

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Outings & EventsRecreation, Outdoors, Gardening

History, Pets, Self-Help20th Annual Chehalis Garlic Fest & Craft Show Aug. 26-28. Fri 12–7, Sat 10–7, Sun 10–5. SW Washington Fairgrounds, 2555 N. National Ave., Chehalis, Wash. Garlic themed cuisine, artisan and craft vendors, antique alley, kids’ activities, chef demonstrations. Live music. Beer garden. Free parking. Admission: $5, Seniors (65+) and military $4. Kids 7 and under free. No pets; no smoking. Info: ChehalisGarlicFest.com.

Should You Still Trust: Are Trusts Still Useful in Your Estate Plan? Aug. 16 12–1:30pm. Aging Wisely Seminar Series presented by LCC Foundation. Panelists: Mike Claston, estate planning attorney; Linda Davis, CPA;John Nord, independent trustee. Location to be announced. Info: 360-442-2130.

Castle Rock Visitor Center Grand Opening Wed., July 20, 5:30pm. 890 Huntington Ave. N., Castle Rock (Exit 49 on west side of I-5 in Wash DOT Park-n-Ride lot.Free shuttle from North Trailhead and Red Canoe/Cowlitz River Dental parking lots 4:45–5:25pm (return to cars beginning 6:30pm). Info: David Vorse, 360-274-7478 or Ryna Covington, 360-274-8181.

Annual Castle Rock Community Potluck, at new Visitor Center immediately after grand opening ceremony (see previous entry). Bring a dish to share. Table service and beverages provided by Castle Rock Blooms. Special guests include the American In Bloom national judges. Potluck info: Nancy Chennault, 360-274-7311.

Longview Citizens for a Safe Community invites the public to their booth at Cowlitz County Fair, July, 27–30 at the Expo Center, second (carpeted) room inside. Information, brochures and free buttons. LCSC is dedicated to bettering the community’s environmental, social and economic well-being and looking at conservation, sustainable energy and jobs. Bring camera for taking cool family pictures.

Cowlitz County Museum Ongoing exhibit: “Badges, Bandits & Booze.” Many photos on display from the early days to current times. 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 360-795-3954.

Kalama Garden Club meets first Wednesday of month. 11am. Meeting locations change monthly, for current meeting info contact Sherwood [email protected] or 360-673-2809. 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 [email protected].

Astoria Sunday MarketSundays • 10–3 thru Oct 6 Downtown on 12th, just west of Hwy 30, Astoria, Ore. Info: Cindi Mudge, 503-325-1010

Clatskanie Farmers’ MarketSaturdays• 10–2 thru Sept. 24Copes Park. From Hwy 30, turn north on Nehalem, east on Lillich. Produce, jewelry, soaps, arts/crafts, food cart. Food prep demos. Live music.clatskaniefarmersmarket.comInfo:[email protected]

Columbia-Pacific Farmers’ MarketFridays • 4–7 thru Sept 30Downtown Long Beach, Wash. www.longbeachwa.govInfo: 360-642-4421

Cowlitz Community Farmers’ Market Tues and Sats • 9–2 thru Oct7th Ave, Cowlitz Expo Center, Longview, Wash. www.cowlitzfarmersmarkets.comInfo: John Raupp [email protected].

Ilwaco Saturday Market Saturdays • 10–4 thru Sept 24Port of Ilwaco, Ilwaco, Wash. www.portofilwaco.comInfo: Bruce Peterson 503-338-9511

Community / Farmers’ MarketsPuget Island Farmers’ MarketCathlamet, Wash. Fridays, thru Oct. 14 • 3–659 West Birnie Slough Rd,Produce, eggs, goat cheeses, butter, breads, pizza. Local artisan crafts, live music.Info: Rob Stockhouse 360-560-3785; Diane 360-849-4145. Check out on Facebook

St. Helens Open Air Market Thursdays,thru Sept 1 • 4–9 St. Helens Plaza, St. Helens, Ore. Live music 6pm at the AmphitheatreInfo: [email protected] or 620-654-8205.

Scappoose Community Club Farmers MarketSaturdays, thru Oct 1 • 9–2 E. 2nd Street (street closed during market), Scappoose, Ore. (between City Hall & Library - visible from Hwy 30)wwwscappoosefarmermarket.com Info: Bill Blank 503-730-7429

Woodland Farmers MarketFridays • 3–7Saturdays • 10–3 thru Sept.Fat Moose parking lot, 1388 Lewis River Rd, Woodland, Wash.Info: J. Smith 360-225-7944

Take a

HIKE!with Mt. St. Helens Club

Wed, June 27 • Cape Horn (M) Drive 130 mi. RT. Hike 7 miles RT with 1,400’ e.g. Loop trail with great Gorge views. Leaders: T\Mary Jane 360-355-5220.

Sat, July 30 • Hammocks Trail to Johnston Ridge Visitor Center (M) Drive 110 miles RT. Hike 5 miles with 1,700’e.g. We’ll take a car from Johnston Ridge Visitor to Center back to the trailhead. Leader: George 360-562-0001.

Wed, Aug 3 • Reed College/Rhododendron Gardens, Portland (E) Drive 110 miles RT Walk the nature trail around Reed College campus, through the Reed neighborhood, then on trails inside Rododendron Gardens (entry fee $4 per person). Walk 3+ miles with 100’ e.g. Leaders: Bruce 360-425-0256 & Bonny 503-556-2332.

Sat, Aug 6 • Mt. Margaret (S) Drive 200 mi. RT. Hike 11.5 miles with 2,400’ e.g. for one of the most scenic hikes in the Mt. St. Helens Nat’l Monument. Stunning views. Leader: Dan 360-578-2849.

Wed, Aug 10 • Beard’s Hollow (E) Drive 140 miles RT. Hike 4+ miles with 300’ e.g. on blacktop trail that parallels the beach. Possible short hike to North Head Lighthouse. Discover Pass required. Leader: Bonny 503-556-2332.

Sat, Aug 13 • Snowgrass Flat/Old Snowy (M/S) Drive 200 mi. RT. This one’s a “must do’ for quintessential alpine hiking. Hike 9 miles with 2,000’ e.g. to Snowgrass Flat, 12 miles with 3,000’ e.g. to Old Snowy Mountain. Leader: Mary Jane 360-355-5220.

This friendly club plans several hikes each month. For more info please call the hike leader or visit mtsthelensclub.org.

RT(round trip) distances are from Longview. E=easyM=moderate S=strenuous e.g.=elevation gain.

Sat, July 16 • Devil’s Peak Keypass (S)Drive 190 mi. RT, hike 9 mi. with 3,200’ e.g. Two groups will approach the fire lookout atop Devil’s Peak from different sides of Hunchback Mountain and swap keys for the trip back down. The group starting from the Salmon River will have 200 ft. more e.g. Leaders: Susan, 360-751-1255 & Bruce, 360-425-0256.

Mon, July 18 • Bradley Trail (M) Drive 42 miles RT Hike up to 6 miles with 600’ e.g. Come hike the forests northeast of Cathlamet on a trail winding gently up and down through forest close to logging lands. Leaders: Kim, 360-431-5530 & Mary Jane, 360-355-5220.

Wed, July 20 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk the whole lale (3+ miles) or walk half the lake (1+ mile. Group consenses for breakfast/lunch afterwards. Leaders: Trudy & Ed, 360-414-1160.

Sat, July 23 • Mt. Scott Walk/Pool Party (E) Drive 110 miles RT. Hike 3 miles on a little-known route on Portland’s Mt. Scott with approximately 500’ e.g. Or spend the day lounging at the outdoor pool reserved from 10am–2pm. Kitchen and changing rooms provided. Leader: Bruce, 360-425-0256.

Mon, July 25 • Astoria River Walk (E) Drive 110 mi. RT. Hike up to 3+ miles on level paved path along the Columbia River. Possible hike to Astoria Column if 3 or more want to go. Leaders: Tom & Martha 360-414-1106.

I think I’ll drop by to see the Squirrel Feeder races.

RULES FOR SQUIRREL FEEDER RACERMaximum length: 24”Maximum width 7” (incl wheels)Maximum height (main body of racer) 8”Maximum wheel diameter: 6” Maximum feeder weight 6 lbs.

Racer must have peanuts on board, height added to main body of racer for peanut container (such as a jar) is not counted into heightFeeder may be constructed of any squirrel-friendly material

Racers must check in to “tech” their racer before race startsRacers will start down an incline onto a street surface with the winner moving on in the bracket.Hopefully a “kid’s spirit”of racing will prevail.Trophies awarded for first-place racing and “Best-appearing”racer.

Boy Scout Troop 516 will be in charge of this event.

More info: See story, page 18; ad/schedule, page 36; or visit lvsquirrelfest.com

AUGUST 16


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Flowers ‘n’ Fluff Coffee Shop45 E. Columbia River HwyWine 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. 503-728-4222.

Fultano’s Pizza770 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 Restaurant640 E. Columbia River HwyFine 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 & Grub25196 Alston Rd., Rainier503-556-421311 beers on tap, cocktails. Open daily 11am.503-556-9753 See ad, page 7.

Conestoga Pub

Cornerstone Café102 East “A” StreetMicrobrews, wines & spiritsPrime rib Friday & Sat.Open M-F 6am–8pm; Sat-Sun 7am–8pm.503-556-8772. See ad, page 7.

Evergreen Pub & Café115-117 East 1st StreetBurgers, halibut, prime rib, full bar. 503-556-9935. See ad, page 7.

Goble Tavern70255 Columbia River Hwy. (Milepost 31, Hwy. 30)Food, beer & wine + full bar,Live entertainment. 503-556-4090. See ad page 7.

Hometown Pizza109 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

Luigi’s Pizza117 East 1st Street, Rainier503-556-4213Pizza, spaghetti, burgers, beer & wine. See ad, page 7.

Kelso

Grounds for Opportunity413 S. Pacific Ave. 360-703-3020 Wed–Sun 7am–3pm. Breakfast and Lunch available all day. See ad, page 11

Longview

1329 Commerce Ave., Longview (alley entrance). Fine dining, happy hour specials. wine tastings. Tues-Sat open 5pm. 360-425-2837. See ad, page 15.

Homestyle cooking from the 1960s-1970. All natural ingredients. Beer and wine available. Open Wed. thru Sun, 7am–8pm. See ad, page 9.

The Carriage Restaurant & LoungeFull 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.

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 Deli1329 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 19.

Hong Fa Chinese Restaurant1312 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.

To advertise inColumbia River Dining Guide call 360-749-2632

Hop N Grape924 15th Ave., LongviewM–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 27.

1210 Ocean Beach Hwy., Longview. Fish & chips, burgers, more. Beer & wine. 360-577-7972

1260 Commerce Ave. Serving lunch & dinner Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. Full bar, banquet space, American comfort food. 360-703-3904. www.millcitygrill.com

The Original Pietrio’s Pizzeria614 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. 360-353-3512.

Porky’s Public House561 Industrial Way, LongviewSlow-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 16.

Ice cream, old-fashioned milkshakes, sundaes, local coffee, healthy lunches, Fun atmosphere in The Merk. 1339 Commerce. 360-423-4986. See ad, page 8.

Happy Hour & Dinner. Seafood, steaks, pasta and salads. Wed–Sat 4–9pm. Full bar. Reservations recommended. 1125 Commerce, Longview. 360-501-4328.

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.

Fresh-roasted coffee, snack and pastries. 1335 14th Ave., M-F 9am–4pm, Sat-Sun 9am–4pm. 360-232-8642Second location: 931 Ocean Beach Hwy (Inside seating plus drive-thru). M-F 6am–8pm, Sat-Sun 8am–8pm.360-232-8642. See ad, page 8.

COLUMBIA RIVERdining guide

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Parker’s Restaurant & Brewery1300 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. HelensBertucci’s2017 Columbia Blvd., St. HelensMon–Fri 9–5; Sat 10–4.Breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, espresso, chocolates. See ad, page 11.

Sunshine Pizza & Catering 2124 Columbia Blvd.Hot pizza, cool salad bar.Beer & wine. 503-397-3211See ad, page 10.

Scappoose

Fultano’s Pizza51511 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.

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Restaurant33452 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

Toutle

Fire Mountain Grill at Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center. 15000 Spirit Lake Hwy. 11–6 , 7 days a week. Burgers, sandwiches, beer & wine. 360-274-5217.

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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A zesty way to fix corn on the cobMicrowave 4 ears of corn (husks and silk intact) for 8 minutes. Allow to cool about 5 minutes. Carefully pull back husks and remove silk. Once silk is removed, husks may be removed or left intact for visual appeal. Brush olive oil or melted butter all over each ear and season with salt and pepper. Place corn ears directly on grill and close lid (with husks hanging out) for 6 minutes, turning them over midway. Generously squeeze fresh lime wedges over corn and sprinkle with cayenne pepper or chili powder.

By Paul Thompson

While living near Chicago for 29 years, I developed an interesting

connection with corn. In season, about now, corn was the present and future of agriculture in the Midwest. Take a drive into the country and you encountered corn — left, right and in front of you. Corn was often a family business, with makeshift stands set up on card tables to display corn for sale. My ex-wife, Mary, worked in the cornfields during summer vacations, brushing the tassels of corn with her gloved hands, row by row, ensuring pollination.

One time we got behind a truck loaded with corn. Ears were falling onto the roadway. Seeing an opportunity, we stopped and gathered enough for dinner. When preparing the ears for dinner, we discovered there is a big difference between the sweet corn most people put on their tables and the dry, hard, feed corn given to cows and hogs. Sweet is better.

The faster corn comes out of the field and onto your plate, the more wonderful it is. Minutes can make a difference. I’ve been there. I believe roadside corn is the best for that reason.

A simple test for freshness is to puncture a kernel with your fingernail. If it squirts back at you, it’s fresh. If it’s squishy, it’s old. As much as I like corn on the cob, I’m not a glutton. I take a van Gogh approach to eating corn: One ear is enough.

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A-maizing corn

Paul Thompson continues as CRR’s charter food columnist “Man in the Kitchen.”


By Dr. Bob Blackwood

Movies

I remember my father screening “Tarzan the Ape Man” (1932) on a 16mm projector for the family. It sure wasn’t the usual cowboy film; it was fantasy. Now, David Yates has created a film that

avoids racism as well as entertains an audience in “The Legend of Tarzan.” It’s not the novel. Alexander Skarsgård certainly looks like the well-muscled Tarzan image and, as the film opens, he is contentedly in the British domain of his late father, Lord Greystoke, with his spouse Jane (Margot Robbie). Suddenly, the pair is off to visit the Congo, assisted there by the African-American activist and explorer George Washington Williams (Samuel Jackson). Meanwhile, the insidious Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz) is slave-trading and gouging the Congo for an impoverished King Leopold of Belgium.Will Tarzan face the challenge? Will he overcome men, apes and an international conspiracy? Sure, he can do that. He even rescues Jane, the American wife, despite the sleazy Rom. That may be the greatest challenge of all, in addition to avoiding being upstaged by Samuel Jackson. You won’t fall asleep in “The Legend of Tarzan.”

I wish I could say that about Nicolas Winding Refn’s “The Neon Demon.”

In this film, we see a lovely 16-year-old woman (Elle Fanning) who conquers a corner of the fashion world

overnight, it seems, while at the same time generating enough envy to be threatened by two presumably 19-year-old female models. The film is like a collection of exquisite fashion photos in a flip book. The look of the models in the extremely slow-paced film is all-important. Envy rules, not reason. Keanu Reeves has a small role as the sleaziest motel-manager in the world. If only Keanu could have shot someone, but men do little but exploit women here. The film is beautiful, but it is not bearable.

Dr. BOB ON FILMS

Three films for JulyThe Legend of Tarzan, The Neon Demon, and Free State of Jones

Jesse (Elle Fanning) is a stunningly beautiful young fashion model in The Neon Demon. Photo: Broad Green Pictures.

Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) and apes run to protect their habitat in The Legend of Tarzan. Photo: Warner Bros.

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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Gary Ross’ “Free State of Jones” tells the real-life tale of a Confederate soldier, Newton Knight, who abandons the battlefield to return to his Mississippi hometown. Knight

develops a hatred for the Confederate government which is exploiting the working-class whites as well as the blacks for everything that it can get while giving a pass to the rich plantation owners. Matthew McConaughey as Knight leads a revolt of slaves and oppressed farmers from a base within the swampland and, at its peak, tears down the Confederate flag in his town and raises the American flag. For months they held some Mississippi counties. Finally, we see and hear these surprising events in a film. In addition, we see that a descendent

of Knight, who is one-eighth African American thanks to Knight’s second wife (played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw), was legally harassed in Mississippi in the mid-20th century. You like history and politics? See this film.

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Newton Knight (Matthew McConaughey) and his band of poor whites and African Americans in Free State of Jones. Photo: XTF Entertainment.


First, learn to live with your technology.Then you’ll learn to love it!I can help.One-on-one lessons with you and your devices.Call or email Perry Piper 360-270-0608 [email protected]

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CRR’s graphic designer/IT manager Perry Piper is an active member of Encouraging Words Toastmasters and is learning Javascript and computer programming in his spare time.

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protecting individual rights!Finally, a voice for the people.• No state income tax! Balance the budget without raising taxes.• Distribute transportation dollars equitably• Reduce red tape that stifles job creation• Accountability for state agency rulemaking• Working to restore local control of schools, natural resources, land use and water rights.

Val has worked for over a decade here, and in Olympia, to protect land use and private property rights from government overreach.

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At this year’s Lower Columbia E s t u a r y P a r t n e r s h i p ’s Science to Policy Summit in

Vancouver, Washington, I and about 100 others collaborated to come up with the best policies to protect the Columbia River from the effects of a changing global climate.

The conference focused on being proactive against forces beyond our current control, rather than suggesting regulations on industry and, most importantly, ramping up detection systems to see how much and how quickly our region is changing. Then policymakers can decide what we can do about it. One of the speakers spoke on human folly, or instances

throughout history (such as the use of fish wheels) where society invented hunting methods too efficient for what natural resources like salmon runs could sustain. Ignoring regulations in the Northwest led to lower fishing levels for everyone else, as well as creating a risk to the local fish populations. Again this century, we’re faced with choices across a myriad of subjects to which choosing the best thing on one hand will cause a mass imbalance to other systems.

Rather than the “doom and gloom” we see in the media about climate change, almost all attendees were

experts who reported on nuanced issues like sea-level changes affecting native American culture, and lands, wildlife and vegetation preservation strategies. For example, Pacific steelhead, salmon and trout will be facing habitat loss and invasive species migration.

Discussion groups at the event suggested building water

pockets immune to temperature changes on the river to protect the various spec i e s . Snow packs of mountains w i l l l i k e l y b e

reduced, leading to a higher frequency

of drought, forest fire and increased sea levels

and therefore more severe flooding more often.

Other problems that will directly affect the human

population include a rise in asthma and allergies, the

changing of farming timelines,

a boost in pesticide use, increased landslides, less groundwater for wells and increased mosquito-born disease.

Event leaders stressed that while we’ll never have perfect knowledge of the future, we must act today with what we do know. Weather predictions are still quite inaccurate even a few days in advance, but the average temperatures over time, making up the climate, can be modeled and predicted much better over time. In the same way, despite not being able to predict that Apple and Microsoft would became global computer companies, it has been clear that computer power itself tends to double every 12-18 months and this power and application can be projected accordingly far into the future.

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the spectatorby ned piper

Father-son summer car swap

Lifelong Longview resident Ned Piper manages most of CRR’s advertising. He enjoys watching Cowlitz Black Bears baseball, playing golf and delivering CRR.

Member SIPC

Normally, I drive a bright red Chevy HHR which I bought from my friends at Columbia

Ford. People have gotten to know me by that car. I get frequent honks and waves while making my way around town running errands or delivering Columbia River Readers. Since buying the car, I’ve been amazed at the number of red HHRs in the area. When I encounter an oncoming “twin” to my car, we drivers wave and smile at each other, as though members of an exclusive car club.

This past week, however, I could be seen tooling around town in my son Perry’s 1994 white Mustang, a car that once belonged to his mom. It had broken down and needed a new engine. We kept it in the garage for two years before having it reconditioned when Perry was about to get his driver’s license 10 years ago.

When Sue first mentioned the idea of giving him the car, Perry seemed like he didn’t really want it. Sue, a bit put off by his apparent lack of enthusiasm and/or gratitude, gave a little speech about how he could certainly get a job and earn the several thousand dollars necessary to buy a different car, a newer one he might prefer. There is such a thing as looking a gift horse in the mouth, she reminded him. Several minutes later, when a bright blue Mustang passed by, Perry said, “We should paint my car that color!”

The reason for switching cars with Perry —mine being less likely to break down — was his recent road trip to San Francisco with Daniel, our 17-year-old German exchange student who visited us again this summer. The trip was planned to culminate with dropping Daniel off at the airport for his flight home to Stuttgart.

In the few days before Daniel flew out, they rode the cable cars, saw the Golden Gate Bridge, visited Chinatown and a part of the city

that I didn’t even know ex i s t ed : J apantown. It’s a neighborhood in the Western Addition district of San Francisco c o m p r i s i n g a b o u t six square city blocks, evidently brimming with great sushi restaurants.

At first, crawling in and out of the Mustang was difficult, even a bit painful. Eventually, that chore was more than countered by the sheer enjoyment I felt being behind the wheel of the low-slung Mustang. When Perry returned my car to me after five days, it felt awkward to be sitting up so high in the HHR.

When he asked only one day after returning from San Francisco if we could again switch cars I said, “Sure,” without the usual hesitation. He had planned another trip to Portland with friends. They would have all fit into the cozy confines of the Mustang, but this trade gave me another day behind the wheel of a car with which I have bonded.

The first time we traded cars, I drove out to Fred Meyer, parked and went inside to do my grocery shopping. Returning to the parking lot, 30 minutes later, I looked for my car. After three or four minutes of scouring the lot, I determined that my car had been stolen. I was getting my phone out to report the theft to 911 when I touched the Mustang keys in the bottom of my pocket. I felt foolish when it dawned on me that I was driving a small white vehicle, not my usual retro-looking red car.

Another thing that I have come to appreciate about trading cars with Perry is the fact that with him getting older he is growing more responsible. It used to be that whenever he borrowed my car, it was returned to me with an empty gas tank. Lately, the tank is full.

When you see a classic white Mustang with a smiling, silver-haired gentleman behind the wheel, honk and wave. It could be me — if Perry will let me borrow it.

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5 WAYS TO STAY SAFE OUT ON THE RIVER

Life Jackets: Before boating, be sure that all life jackets are in good shape, fit properly and are stowed in an easily accessible location.

Stay Sober: Operating a boat under the influence of intoxicants is illegal and dangerous, putting passengers and everyone else on the river at risk.

Marine Radio: Investing in a good marine radio is a smart purchase. Cell phones should never be used as the primary form of communication on a vessel. The reception in some areas of the river may be poor or non-existent and precious time could be lost if an emergency arises.

Situational Awareness: Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Listen to weather forecasts. Know the limitations of your vessel. Most recreational vessels are not equipped to handle strong currents and can be overcome easily.

File a Float Plan: Let a friend or family member know where you’re going, when you plan to return and what to do in an emergency.

*Source: United States Coast Guard |www.uscgnews.com | www.uscgboating.com

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

INTERIM CEONorm Krehbiel

COMMISSION MEETINGS Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am and are open to the public. Meeting times are subject to change. For more information, visit portoflongview.com.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PORT Is there information you would like to see in Port Talk, or do you have questions related to a story that was featured? Please email [email protected], or call 360.425.3305

Fishing vessels and large cargo ships commonly encounter one another on the Columbia River at the Port of Longview.

Come and see your Port in action this summer!

PORT TALKJULY 2016

JULY’S VESSEL SCHEDULEEXPORT: Bentonite Clay to ChinaEXPORT: Soda Ash to China EXPORT: Calcined Coke to BrazilEXPORT: Calcined Coke to China EXPORT: Calcined Coke to KoreaEXPORT: Logs to Japan, Korea and ChinaEXPORT: Corn to ChinaEXPORT: Wheat to ChinaIMPORT: Wind Energy Components from ChinaIMPORT: Iron Oxide Fines from ArgentinaIMPORT: Pot Ash from Belgium

WILLOW GROVE PARK UPDATE1. The picnic pavilion will be repaired and re-roofed in the

next few weeks. 2. Parking areas at the boat launch have been re-striped.3. Dredging of the boat launch basin will begin in October.

DON’T FORGET TO MAKE YOUR PORT TOUR RESERVATIONSSCHEDULED TOUR DATES: SUNDAY, JULY 24 at 10:00am and 2:00pm MONDAY, JULY 25 at 10:00am and 2:00pm TUESDAY, JULY 26 at 10:00am and 2:00pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: Call the Port at (360) 703-0231 Complete the online form at www.portoflongview.com

MORE INFORMATION:

Each of the scheduled tours are limited to 30 people Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Groups of 8 or more please call for special arrangements

MAKE WAY: CARGO VESSELS COMING THROUGH

FIND MORE RIVER SAFETY TIPS ON THE WEB

Safety on the river is paramount at all times of the year, particularly in the summer, when fishing vessels and cargo ships compete for space on our shared waterways.

While there are numerous rules that citizens and cargo vessels must adhere to on the water, one of the most important on the Columbia River is Rule 9 in the United States Coast Guard’s Navigation Rules of the Road, more commonly known as the Make Way Rule.

Designed to move recreational boats out of harm’s way when cargo vessels are approaching, this rule also ensures ships have enough room to navigate the narrow shipping channel into and out of our region’s ports.

The United States Coast Guard actively enforces the Make Way Rule, violations of which can result in fines up to $5,000.

“Anyone planning to navigate on any waterway, particularly one in which you are likely to encounter commercial traffic, needs to know the rules of navigation before venturing out,” said Captain Paul Amos of the Columbia River Pilots.

The Navigation Rules of the Road for Waterways are published by the U.S. Coast Guard and can be found for sale in most boating and fishing stores, in public libraries and on the internet.

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov

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