CRR July 2018

CRREADER.COM • July 15 – August 14, 2018 • COMPLIMENTARY Helping you discover and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region at home and on the road

TheMOUNTAIN TAKING ST. HELENS PERSONALLY

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o many of us have memories of Mount St. Helens and surrounds— from picnics at Seaquest State Park, milkshakes at the Kid Valley store and fishing Silver Lake and the Toutle River, to camping, boating, hiking and huckleberry picking at Spirit Lake itself. Or, simply riding in the back seat up and down I-5 and watching the mountain drift by, out the window of the car.

Sue’s Views

Our magic mountain, and Spirit Lake at its feet, have always been there for us, like old friends or dear relatives.

Is it just me or does it seem appropriate that these two iconic spots have names and, indeed, presences more suited to Hans Christian Andersen or Harry Potter than Gifford Pinchot or William O. Douglas? A Saint and a Spirit? That they have spawned legends — of apes and bigfeet and Indian maidens, snipes and even “Slimey the Slink” — not just history and geology?

They’re poetic, mystical and spiritual.

We name their misty waterfalls after angels and those fearsome spiky plants lurking just off the hiking trail “Devil’s Clubs.”

This interplay of these revered places and our perceptions of them is the focus of our cover story this month.

Not so much the geology as the

ON THE COVER Visitors gaze at Mount St. Helens from the Johnston Ridge Observatory.

Lower images: Tailgate picnickers at Ape Cave; Abi Groskopf at a USFS public event in Toutle, Wash.; Coldwater Lake.

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duality: Inevitably, to survive and succeed, we both worship and exploit our natural wonderland.

And that’s OK. It’s what caused R.A. Long and his cohorts to envision and build a whole new city, shaping and strengthening the region we now get to call home.

It’s allowed us to build our own prosperous lives, send our kids to college, and contribute to community life. The good life.

But it’s also endowed us with a humility, curiosity and wonder that I hope we never lose. Those spirits, apes and saints continue to remind us of something much larger than ourselves: something alluring and worth appreciating and preserving.

Something to take personally.

Our alluring, magic mountain

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Are we still mourning the mountain, and the jobs and natural resources it destroyed that morning in May 1980?

Are we celebrating its power to change lives and landscapes so dramatically?

What is the balance of commerce and conservation, education, recreation, preservation? Should we continue to tame it, restrain it, or do we merely let gravity win, in the words of Abi Groskopf, the science educator featured in this month’s People+Place?

It strikes me that much of this good life we celebrate in our corner of the Pacific Northwest demonstrates this

Publisher/Editor: Susan P. Piper Tracy Beard Dr. Bob Blackwood Hal Calbom Tiffany Dickinson Alice Dietz Ted Gruber Keith Larson Jim LeMonds Michael Perry Ned Piper Perry Piper Dr. Robert Michael Pyle Marc Roland Alan Rose Alice Slusher Debra Tweedy

psychology. The anthropology. Not so much the mountain and lake themselves as our approaches to them — our regard, our attitudes, our evolving relationships, memories and public policies.

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In this Issue

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Letters to the Editor

5

Dispatch from the Discovery Trail ~Peace Pipes, Pills ...

9

Biz Buzz

11

Squirrel Fest / Squirrel Bridge Map

12

Quips & Quotes

13

Medical Matters

15

Miss Manners

16

Farmers / Community Markets

17

Northwest Gardening ~ Lavender

18

Out & About: The North Side of the Gorge

21-24 People + Place ~ Gravity Wins: Abi Groskopf 25

Marc Roland on Northwest Wines

27

Essay from The Tangled Bank / Robert Michael Pyle

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People+Place Top Five Books

28

Besides CRR...What Are You Reading?

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Cover to Cover ~ Bestsellers List / Book Review

30

Lower Columbia Informer ~ From Europe to Aussieland

31

Hiking & Biking Trails at Mt. St. Helens

32-33 Outings & Events Calendar / Hikes/ Farmers’ Markets 34

Astronomy ~ Night Sky Report

35

Lower Columbia Dining Guide

40

Movies by Dr. Bob Blackwood

41

Where Do You Read the Reader?

42

The Spectator ~ Memories of Spirit Lake

42

Plugged In ~ to Cowlitz PUD: Dam, we’re clean!

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Letters to the Editor

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Ohana Mama Just finished enjoying Hal Calbom’s “People+Place” story in the June 15 issue about Hawaiian legacies on the Columbia. His account is how I would like to believe life together should be.

Jeff Weissman Seattle, Wash.

Editor’s note: We received many positive responses along these lines following last month’s P+P featuring the historic role of Owyhees in the early 1790s on the Columbia River and the later advent of Hawaiian stevedoring families in the 1960s.

Unfortunately, this harmony was short-lived. White settlement and formation of territories in the 1840s and 1850s included exclusionary racial practices, and the intervening years of the Hawaiian experience in the Pacific Northwest (1850–1950) were less harmonious. Indeed, many of the Owyhees’ descendants returned to the islands during this period.

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t’s summer again and time for those events that everyone looks forward to — car shows, fun runs, county fairs and art festivals. Art in the Park has long been a favorite event for locals as well as others from out of the area.

This year’s event will be on Saturday, August 18, 9am–5pm at the Longview Civic Circle, across from the library.

Come out and have a great time!

Now that Art in the Park is held in conjunction with Squirrel Fest, organizers say it means more fun and easier access for everyone.

Art in the Park offers a shady stroll among large trees and the chance to visit with local artists and crafters.

Here is the opportunity to see and purchase outstanding art from those with the imagination, talent and skill to create items worth viewing and owning.

There will be donated items for the free drawing: an original painting,a gift certificate from The Broadway Gallery, handcrafted jewelry and much more. Just enter to win.

••• Dropping in to look at some beautiful art!

Lewis & Clark

Peace pipes, pills and birthdays in the‘Garden of Eden’

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hen the Expedition departed St. Louis in 1804, it was questionable whether members of the Corps of Discovery would survive their daring and dangerous quest into the unknown. But despite lack of medical care, poor diet and miserable conditions, only one crew member died on the trip.

Medical care had been of great concern to Lewis and Clark. Before starting the journey, Lewis studied medical treatments and procedures. He took along about 30 different pills and drugs to be administered as needed. Still, medical knowledge 200 years ago was not what it is today, and most remedies are laughed at now.

Dr. Benjamin Rush, a top physician of the day, sent along 50 dozen purging pills with Lewis and Clark.

These pills, containing a mixture of mercury, chlorine and dried morning Michael Perry enjoys local history and travel. His popular 33-installment Lewis & Clark series appeared in CRR’s early years and began its first “encore” appearance in July 2015.

Lewis & Clark Encore

The “peace” nickel series

We are pleased to present

The back of the U.S. nickel created in 2004 (bottom image) features the design from the Peace Medal Lewis and Clark gave to Indians they met on their journey to the West 200 years earlier (top).

Installment #4 of Michael Perry’s popular 33-month series which began with CRR’s April 15, 2004 inaugural issue. “Dispatch from the Discovery Trail” helped define and shape Columbia River Reader in its early years during the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Each installment covered their travels during the corresponding month 200 years prior. We are repeating the series for the enjoyment of both longtime and more recent readers.

glory root, were thought to be a cure for pretty much all the ills of mankind and were the medicine of choice for almost every ailment. They were, however, undoubtedly the wrong thing to use in most cases. The pills were a strong purgative of explosive power and the results so awesome they were called Rush’s “Thunderbolts,” or “Thunderclappers.”

Very few of Lewis and Clark’s campsites can be accurately located today, but modern-day researchers have managed to identify some by the mercury content of soil in former latrine sites.

The design shows two hands clasped in friendship; the military uniform cuff symbolizes the United States and the eagle-engraved wristband represents Native Americans with whom the U.S. wished to forge good relations.

Above the hands, a crossed peace pipe and tomahawk symbolize peace. Three additional nickels were introduced showing Lewis and Clark’s keelboat, the American bison, and a scene depicting “Ocian in View! O the joy!”with Thomas Jefferson’s likeness on the other side.

On July 7th the journals tell of “one man verry Sick, Struck with the sun, Capt.

Lewis bled him & gave Niter which has revived him much.” Bleeding was a standard remedy of the time, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter) was used to increase the flow of urine and perspiration.

Mosquitoes and gnats continued to be a major problem. Some mosquitoes probably carried malaria. Clark made numerous entries in his journal about the pesky insects. In fact, he spelled the word mosquito 26 different ways (musqutors, musquetors, musquitors, mosquitors, misqutors, misquitors, etc.) and never once got it right!

The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially started on May 14, 1804, but the men would not begin exploring unknown territory until 1805. Fur trappers and Indian traders had previously explored and mapped the Missouri River from St. Louis up to present-day Bismark, North Dakota. But there was still a great sense of discovery as the Corps members documented new species of animals and plant varieties in the journals.

On July 29, a French fur trapper was sent to invite Oto and Missouri Indian chiefs to come to a council (near present-day Council Bluffs, Iowa). When he hadn’t returned after four days, it became obvious he had either run into trouble or deserted. A day later, a regular member of the expedition disappeared. Detachments went out to look for both men.

Pink slip

They did not locate the elusive Frenchman, but after two weeks of searching, they found the Corps member and brought him back to face charges of desertion, a crime serious enough to warrant hanging or a firing squad. Instead, he was court-martialed and received a flogging and dishonorable discharge. He ran the gauntlet four times, with each member of the Corps striking him with nine switches as he went by.

Indians present were dismayed by the harsh punishment and asked for mercy. While the deserter was expelled from the Corps, he stayed with the party until the spring of 1805 when the keelboat was sent back to St. Louis.

Why can’t we be friends?

Six Oto and Missouri Indian chiefs and some warriors arrived at camp on August 2. Clark “Sent them Som rosted meat Pork flour & meal, in return they Sent us Water millions.” At a council held the next day, the captains cont page 7 Columbia River Reader / July 15 – August 14, 2018 / 5

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The Indians wanted guns to wage war with the Teton Sioux, who were fast becoming the dominant power in the area. While neither side got what they wanted, a calumet (a ceremonial native pipe) was smoked and presents exchanged. The chiefs received Peace

Medals with Jefferson’s profile on the front and two clasped hands on the back (see sidebar, page 5).

Dinner on the hoof The Great Plains was a Garden of Eden that no American had ever seen. Herds of elk numbered in the thousands, buffalo herds stretched as far as the eye could see, and deer appeared as plentiful as chickens on a farm. Clark turned 34 on August 1 and his dinner menu demonstrates the diversity of food available from the land now known as our nation’s breadbasket: “This being my birth day I order’d a Saddle of fat Vennison, an Elk fleece & a Bevertail to be cooked and a Desert of Cherries, Plumbs,

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Raspberries, Currents and grapes of a Supr. Quality.” Besides those fruits and berries, Clark noted “the Praries Contain (crab) Apple, Gooseberris and Hastlenuts and a great Variety of Plants & flours not Common to the U S. What a field for a Betents (botanist) and a natirless” (naturalist.)

When Captain Lewis celebrated his 30th birthday on August 18th “the evening was Closed with an extra Gill of Whiskey & a Dance until 11 oClock.” One of the men had brought along his fiddle and often played it at night when the men gathered around the campfire.

Only one man died

Disaster struck less than 100 days into the journey. Sgt. Charles Floyd became very sick on August 18 with “Beliose Chorlick,” and was nursed through the night by Captain Clark.

The next morning, while Clark was preparing a warm bath “hopeing it would brace him a little” Floyd died, most likely from appendicitis. Even if he had been in Philadelphia, likely nothing could have helped him — not even Dr. Rush’s Thunderclappers.

Floyd was buried on the top of a bluff in Iowa.

••• Next month, we will learn about prairie dogs and the crew’s efforts to capture one, and the discovery of dinosaur bones.

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Three Rivers Christian School and LCC Announce Partnership Lower Columbia College and Three Rivers Christian School have entered into a partnership to support each other’s programs for recruiting international students. The purpose of the collaboration is to provide additional diversity and worldview to TRCS students, as well as to provide additional revenue for TRCS operations.

“We’ve had cultural exchange students for about 15 years, but now our level of accreditation allows us to issue multiyear visas,” said school superintendent Erin Hart. “Our previous foreign students wanted the ability to stay longer. “This partnership with LCC will allow those students to have the dual credit opportunity, along with the experience of being part of the TRCS community for their American high school career.”

In their memorandum of understanding, TRCS and LCC agree to coordinate in recruitment efforts to bring students to the area and to provide dual-credit opportunities, so TRCS students can get college credits while still in high school.

LCC also agrees to provide its Intensive English program to TRCS students for a fee, and to provide academic advising support to assist students seeking to move on to a four-year university or college.

LCC Vice President of Student Services Sue Orchard anticipates that the partnership will add tangible value to the community. “Creating community partnerships, particularly by aligning K-12 and post-secondary educational pathways, serves students in Cowlitz County to better meet their career outcomes. In addition, building a diverse student population adds to the richness and vibrancy of the community as a whole,” she said.

Marie Boisvert, LCC’s Director of International Student Programs, is enthusiastic about the benefits the program will bring to students. Many community colleges in Washington have developed high school completion programs for international students, she said. The LCC-TRCS partnership sets LCC apart by allowing the international students to be in a high-

Jason Chen and Vincy Lin at their new restaurant in Downtown Longview.

Vincy Lin and her husband Jason Chen are anxious to find an apartment to rent in Longview.

The daily commute from Portland every day to the Happy House Chinese Restaurant on Commerce Avenue is grueling. Lin and Chen have two children ages 6 and 10.

“They like Longview and can’t wait til we live here,” Lin said.

The couple’s long time dream of owning a restaurant was realized when a friend told them that the space formerly occupied by Ganesh Indian Restaurant in Downtown Longview was for lease.

school environment with American peers their own age. The students also benefit from classes that will still count toward a university degree.

“Essentially, they get the best of both worlds through our partnership,” Boisvert said.

Rich Gushman, Chairman of both the LCC Foundation Board and the TRCS Board, is excited to see the collaboration between LCC and TRCS. “This is a great opportunity for both schools to expand their international student programs and increase cultural diversity in our community...,” he said. It is exciting to see the two schools looking for unique and creative ways to improve opportunities and service to their students and prospective students.”

LCC President Chris Bailey hopes to replicate the agreement with other local public high schools. “We are part of a global community, with multiple ports,” said Bailey. “Our local students benefit from opportunities to learn from other cultures and from students from around the world.”

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Lin has worked in the restaurant business for four years. Happy House is the first restaurant she has owned.

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LONGVIEW’S ANNUAL GATHERING OF Clowns, a beer garden, bed race and CCR tribute add to 2018 Squirrel Fest

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hat does it take to produce and put on a day-long community celebration for residents, visitors and tourists of all ages? It takes months of planning, designing, organizing, coordinating and checking details and minutiae.

This community event, as conceived by Pat Sari in 2008, was brought to life by a nutty group of citizens calling themselves the Sandbaggers in 2011. The daylong celebration tells Longview’s story as a nutty place that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

The Rotary Club of Longview, commonly referred to as the Noon club, has assumed this year’s leadership from the Sandbaggers who led the event planning for the first seven years. A committed group of Longview Rotarians, guided by experienced Sandbaggers, has been hard at work preparing to stage the eighth annual Squirrel Fest at Longview’s Civic Center Park on Saturday, August 18th.

Initially, a high speed Criterion bike race around the Circle coincided with the event, but after installation of new curbing and speed bumps around the iconic civic center, the bike race was no longer possible.

Plans for this year’s gathering of nuts are bigger and better than any before. Committees have been formed and are working on entertainment, vendors, games and activities for people of all ages, such as the National Guard’s climbing wall and the popular Circus Cascadia.

High quality food purveyors of all types, for all tastes, are scheduled and yes, the adults-only beverage garden will return, featuring locally-sourced suds and wines.

Sandy B. McNut will again be the featured celebrity and there will be ongoing entertainment all day long with a stage concert at 8pm, featuring the well known and popular music of Randy Linder’s Tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival, The Strange Tones and this year’s headlining band, The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.

1. The Nutty Narrows Bridge Olympia Way near 1525–18th Ave. Erected 1963 by Amos Peters and believed to be the world’s first squirrel bridge. Peters constructed the bridge of aluminum and a fire hose after seeing squirrels attempting to cross Olympia Way from the Library grounds to the Old West Side neighborhood. A wooden squirrel statue (pictured, above left) is located near the Shay Locomotive next to the library.

in which the bridge appeared prominently in background shots.

6. R.D. Olson Mfg, of Kelso, Wash., built the bridge to resemble the Lewis & Clark Bridge crossing the Columbia 4. OBEC Bridge Louisiana River at Longview/Rainier.

Street, near 1503 – 23rd This bridge was installed Avenue. Constructed and donated by the company which on Kessler Blvd across built the new Washington Way from Lions’ island (near Washington Way, in the bridge across Lake Sacajawea.

1000 block of Kessler Blvd) Constructed of wood with 2. Bruce Kamp Bridge interesting architectural bracing stretching across the 57-foot wide street.

1318 Kessler Boulevard. Erected in and installed in 2013. memory of Bruce Kamp in 2011. Made 5. Safety Awareness Bridge 7. All-aluminum exact of copper, and the first covered squirrel 1708 Kessler Boulevard. scale replica of Portland’s bridge in the world, this bridge’s 24/7 Fremont Bridge (pictured Designed and constructed by squirrel web cam is accessible from the the Bits and Bots Robotics above) On Kessler Blvd lvsquirrelfest.com website. near Kessler School at the Club of RA Long and Mark south end of Lake Sacajawea.

3. John R. Dick Bridge On Nichols Morris High Schools. Inspired Constructed by H&N Sheet Boulevard near RA Long High School. by the memory of Linda Designed and built by John R. Dick and LaCoursier, who was struck by Metal in W. Kelso, cut out by installed in 2012, shortly after his death. a car. Made of aluminum with S & R Sheet Metal in Kelso, it is the longest bridge so far at It is based upon the Leonard Zakim cutouts and tinted material.

Memorial Bridge in Boston. Mr. Dick Many squirrels use this bridge. 20 feet. had a lifelong fascination with bridges, Installed in 2015. and enjoyed the TV show Boston Legal, Map by Michael Perry

The kick-off “Go Nutty” Squirrel Fest parade promises to be bigger and more entertaining than ever with a newly added “Heads and Beds” race finale. Bus tours of the seven internationally famous Longview Squirrel Bridges, emergency vehicle displays, clowns and various artisans will all be active from 9am until dusk.

Committees are hard at work with assignments including, but not limited to set-up, fencing, traffic control, trash containers, trash bags, first aid supplies, plenty of the always popular and necessary porta potties and, of course, clean-up and stow away for year nine.

Business and organization sponsorships at several levels are still needed, available and encouraged. Check out the Nutty-Ness and a full list of this year’s events, available sponsorships and vendor opportunities at www.lvsquirrelfest.com.

For activities & music schedule, see page 2.

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The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are. ~John Burroughs, American naturalist, 1837-1921

Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials. ~Lin Yutang, Chinese philosopher, 18951976

The spirit and the sense so easily grow dead to the impressions of the beautiful and the perfect that one ought every day to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a good picture, and, if it were possible, speak a few reasonable words. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, 1749-1832

Beware the barrenness of a busy life. ~Socrates, classical Greek philosopher, died 399 BC

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Internationally Our Clubs Have Helped •Eradicate polio worldwide •Install computer labs •Provide clean water supplies •Provide Shelter Boxes for disaster relief Locally, Our Clubs Have Supported •Literacy - books in school libraries •In-need children at Christmas •City parks playgrounds & equipment •Lower Columbia School Gardens •CASA (Court-appointed special advocates) •Student scholarships •Catlin Rotary Spray Park •Community Home, Health & Hospice •Habitat for Humanity •Youth After-Hours programs •Cowlitz County Drug Court •Emergency Support Shelter •Lower Col. Community Action Program AND MANY MORE

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Program coordinator Ashley Hawkes of SJMC said the effort to standardize protocols and coordinate care has paid dividends, in large part by reducing variability. “It creates a repeatable experience from patient to patient and makes our joint team members experts in performing these surgeries,” Hawkes said.

The program has evolved over the years. Instead of double occupancy rooms, patients now have private rooms. Also, every effort is made to coordinate with physical therapy staff who consult patients about recovery on the day of surgery. In addition, joint replacement discussions are offered to people who are considering the procedure.

As far as results are concerned, Hawkes said the data speaks for itself. “Since the program’s inception, length-of-stay for joint replacement patients has dropped by more than 1.5 days; the blood transfusion rate has fallen from nearly 12 percent to just .3 percent; and the average PACU (time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit) has decreased by nearly an hour.”

“Today, our quality of care and patient satisfaction is equal to or better than any other hospital in the Portland area,” Turner said. “We continue to develop program features that patients are seeking, including outpatient joint replacement for suitable candidates.”

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend who augments her income by purchasing homes in need of TLC, moving in, renovating and reselling.

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of writing a wedding speech for the mother of the bride, and are wondering the best way to mention him in the speech and honor his name in spite of how he passed.

I enjoy her parties as a chance to see acquaintances I don’t run into often, and I have always brought a housewarming gift. I have now been invited to my fifth such event and am wondering: Is it necessary to bring a housewarming gift every time she moves, given that it’s a frequent event and a source of income for her?

This honors him, while also pointing out the obvious to his relatives: that the deceased simply cannot issue invitations.

Miss Manners further assures you that unless one of the guests is an autopsy reporter, details of the death are never necessary at a wedding.

GENTLE READER: As presents are not required, Miss Manners has no objection to neglecting to bring one in recognition of a friend’s fifth house.

The same rule can be applied if a friend were to acquire a fifth husband or child — but should not be applied to a fifth birthday.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am looking for guidance as to the best way to deal with a deceased father of the bride in an upcoming wedding.

The bride’s father committed suicide 10 years ago, and the devastation to his children and family is still very apparent. The wedding is being paid for by the bride’s mother and her now-husband of seven years.

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Most of my customers, while friendly, do understand that there’s a line between us, and don’t try to extend our good relationships outside of the bar. But lately, I’ve been struggling with a patron who very much wants a friendship outside the bar.

I do not, under any circumstances, want to be friends with this man. He’s never said or done anything terrible; I just simply don’t find his company very interesting and I don’t want to feel like I’m at work during my free time.

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drought tolerant. Drip irrigation or a soaker hose is the best way to water. If you want healthy, vigorous lavender, all it really needs is lots of sun, good drainage, and lots of airflow. Lavender can be grown in pots, but it will need more frequent water and fertilizing.

Would you like even more lavender plants, and to share them with friends? They are fairly easy to propagate with stem cuttings. The best time to do this is right after your plant has stopped blooming.

Choose a non-flowering stem about 8 –10 inches long. Remove the leaves from the bottom half of the cutting, place it in sterile potting medium or vermiculite, and water well. You don’t need to use rooting hormone. Mist the cuttings and keep soil moist, and they will root in three weeks or so. Transplant them into 4-inch pots until a good root system develops, then plant them in the garden in the fall.

I never had much success with growing lavender until we moved to the Pacific Northwest. I’m looking out my window right now gazing at my lavender — the tall, blue and purple spikes with their gray-green foliage swaying with the breeze. I went out earlier to snap a few photos of the lavender, and the sweet, clean scent still lingers on my hands. I love how the gray-green foliage makes a stunning contrast to other colorful plants that enjoy the same growing conditions. I have zinnias and petunias growing in front of my lavender, and they’re gorgeous together!

It’s important to prune your lavender plant to keep it from getting woody and spindly. In early spring, cut it back hard to about 6-12 inches from the ground. You can prune back lightly after flowering, usually in July: remove the spent flowers and perhaps up to 10 percent off the total leaf area. Save the flowers for sachets!

English Lavender has so much going for it: •Pollinators love it •Ants and mosquitoes seem to dislike it •Available in many shades from blue to purple to pink •Drought tolerant after the first planting season •Easy to grow and usually pest-free •Can be used in the kitchen (mmmm— lavender scented sugar on cookies) and in fragrant sachets to help you sleep.

Most of the lavender we grow here in the Pacific Northwest is English

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). If you choose several different types of lavenders, you’ll be able to enjoy flowering plants from summer into fall. Some varieties may even bloom twice. It’s really easy to grow here with just a few important instructions.

It is essential to have good drainage, so it may be best to grow it on mounds, slopes, or raised beds in full sun. Lavender grows best in alkaline soil, so it can use a bit of lime to sweeten the soil each spring. You may fertilize at the same time with a low nitrogen fertilizer. Plant them three to four feet apart so there is good air circulation and room to grow. During the first season after planting the lavender, you’ll need to water it every week. After the first year, it’s fairly

Try making some lavender sugar in a small mason jar as a gift or for yourself. Layer one cup of sugar with a tablespoon of fresh lavender buds off or on a stem (or 1 teaspoon of dried buds) in the jar, then screw the lid on. Wait at least a day for the scent and flavors to permeate the sugar. Shake occasionally to further blend the flavors.

This will keep about six months or more.

I’ll admit it — I’m a lavender junkie. There are so many lavender varieties from which to choose (and not enough space in my garden), and a great way to see them is to visit lavender farms and festivals. Visit Oregonlavenderdestinations.com for their informational brochure. Take a weekend and visit the Washington Lavender Farm (walavender.com) in the Sequim Valley, too.

Would you like to know more about how to become a Master Gardener? Contact Gary Fredricks, 360-577-3014.

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Drop by 9am–12noon Mon-Wed-Fri. at 1946 3rd Ave., Longview, with your specimen, call 360-577-3014, ext. 8, or send question via cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com.

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OUT • AND • ABOUT

On the North Side of the Gorge Fun in Carson, Washington

Story and Photos by Tracy Beard • Photo of Panther Creek Falls by Adam Sawyer

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he Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge is celebrated for cascading waterfalls, wild windsurfing, adventurous hiking trails and stunning scenery. Meanwhile, Carson, a small town located in Skamania County on the Washington side of the Columbia, makes a perfect home base for visiting the gorge’s northern highlights. The town affords accommodations for both budget and luxury travelers, boasts dining options ranging from pub grub to gourmet cuisine and offers exciting activities from hiking to wine tasting.

Sleeping Options

Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort presents an assortment of accommodations. Reasonably priced standard rooms are perfect for those looking for a place to lay their heads while exploring the area. Guests with a bigger budget may prefer the larger resort suites equipped with a kitchen, jetted tub and picturesque forest views. Although these larger suites come with more frills, they are not considered lavish. The resort’s philosophy is to create a place for guests to connect with nature and rejuvenate the senses. Several rooms offer hot tubs located on the balcony. These tubs utilize the mineral water without the use of chlorine. The water is always changed between occupants.

The bathhouse at Carson Hot Springs is rustic but comfortable.

All resort guests are welcome to enjoy the resort mineral-water pool, which features a hot side and a cold plunge. Owners aim to create an atmosphere for health and wellness, and the bathhouse and resort are rustic but comfortable.

According to General Manager Marfa Scheratski, it is helpful to have a bath in the mineral waters and a wrap before a massage. This pretreatment can take 20 minutes off of the masseur’s necessary effort to work out the tension in a client before their massage treatment. Many guests have confided in Marfa that they want to take a more holistic approach to health rather than wait until they fall apart and require a visit to the doctor. These guests believe that the mineral baths help to relieve their stress and, therefore, are part of their effort for better health.

The 18 holes at Elk Ridge Golf Course challenge both beginners and seasoned golfers, and the Elk Ridge Clubhouse is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

On my visit to Carson, I stayed in the Green Leaf Cabin at Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins (pictured, above right). Ten magnificently decorated cabins serve as the accommodations for this opulent, privately-owned bed and breakfast. Each

cabin is named and comes complete with unique décor, a handcrafted bed, fireplace, jetted tub for two and a front porch with a log swing and bistro table. I spent several hours relaxing and gazing out over the landscape while gently rocking on the swing. The cabins are spaced to ensure privacy and I felt like I was alone with nature.

Owning and managing any B & B is difficult, but owners Richard Albert cont page 19

The work of freelance writer and photographer Tracy Beard has been published in many regional, national, and international magazines.

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Formerly of Longview, she now lives in Vancouver, Wash.

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OUT • AND • ABOUT

The hike to Falls Creek Falls includes several footbridges.

Panther Creek Falls. Photo by Adam Sawyer

and Theresa Regnier made it look easy.

Richard’s passion for excellent service, a keen eye for detail and an energized work ethic, paired with Theresa’s genuine heart for hospitality, culinary skills and talent as a knowledgeable concierge help to make certain that guests will have a positive and memorable experience at their B & B. Theresa prepares a delicious three-course breakfast each morning that she serves in the dining room. Guests who prefer to dine alone can pre-order their breakfast and have it delivered to their cabin for a small fee.

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One of the most beautiful waterfalls on the Washington side of the gorge is only a short drive from Carson. Panther Creek Falls is a 130-foot waterfall located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It is only

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Wineries abound on the Washington side of the gorge. Whether a person is looking for a quiet wine tasting experience or a bustling stop, it can be found on this side of the river. Maryhill Winery presents entertainment on most weekends throughout the year, and their calendar of events is located on the winery website, maryhillwinery.com.

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Falls Creek Falls is a bit further away and is considered a moderate hike. The round trip to the falls is 6.2 miles with about 1,150 feet of elevation gain, but the waterfall views are well worth the effort. During the first half mile of the hike, I discovered several places where you can scramble down to the creek without much effort. Quiet wading pools with icy-cold water sit undisturbed, beckoning brave overheated hikers to take a quick dip. On the north side of the creek is a suspension bridge, and old-growth cedar and fir trees line the trail. After another footbridge, the roar of the falls permeates the air. A collection of boulders provides front row seats to this glorious waterfall. Bring a lunch and spend time enjoying the gentle spray and scenic beauty.

To: Centralia, Olympia Mt. Rainier Yakima (north, then east) Tacoma/Seattle

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OUT • AND • ABOUT from page 19

Dining Selections

Stevenson, Washington, is only a five-minute drive from Carson, where the Red Bluff Tap House and Clark & Lewie’s Travelers Rest Saloon & Grill offer standard American fare.

Henni’s Kitchen & Bar, in White Salmon, Washington, offers small gourmet plates from an eclectic array

of countries. Although there are many other eateries around the area, visitors can also opt to make a quick hop over the river and choose from one of the delicious restaurants in Hood River, Oregon.

After a weekend away, it’s nice to come home and whip up a quick dinner.

Following are two of my favorite summer quickies.

By Tracy Beard

PROVISIONS

ALONG THE TRAIL OR BACK AT HOME

Tracy’s Summer Corn Salad

½ bag fire-roasted frozen corn, thawed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 ripe avocado, diced ½ can black olives, cut in half 4 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil 1 chipotle chili, seeded and minced 1-½ tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper to taste

Tracy’s Favorite Fish Tacos

2 tilapia loins 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 taco-size flour tortillas ½ head romaine lettuce, chopped in thin slices 1 ripe mango, sliced lengthwise 1 ripe avocado – sliced lengthwise 1 /3 cup sour cream 1 chipotle, seeded and minced 1 lime, cut into wedges

Mix oil, lime juice, chipotle, honey, and salt and pepper in a small container until blended. Place corn, tomatoes, avocado and olive in a bowl.

Toss with dressing.

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Mix chipotle in sour cream and let marry in the refrigerator for a few hours. Sprinkle both sides of the tilapia with seasoned salt. Heat the oil and cook the fish on both sides until cooked through and flaky, approximately 5 minutes. Keep warm.

Wash and chop lettuce. Slice mango, avocado and lime. Cut tilapia lengthwise. Warm tortillas in a hot pan until hot and pliable. Lay ½ tilapia on the tortilla and dress with the sour cream mix, avocado, mango and lettuce. The recipe makes four tacos.

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A monthly feature written and photographed

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Gravity Wins: Abi Groskopf

The Mountain and the Lake

Mount St. Helens. One of the most photographed places in the Pacific Northwest, if not the wider world.

Hal Calbom

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rowing older allows you to attach significance to experiences and relationships.

Most professional photographers, however, insist not even the finest lens matches the discrimination and sensitivity of the human eye: the detail, depth of field, shades and shadows, the almost sensual effect of massiveness, of silence and sweep.

So we wordsmiths take a stab, the adjective-wranglers: grand, imposing, spectacular, enormous and, of course, the ever-reliable “awesome.”

That summer day when I, an already homesick 8-year-old, piled my backpack and sleeping bag into an ungainly open boat with 45 other campers and counselors, I sensed that Spirit Lake looked forbidding and cold, that I had yet to catch sight of the great mountain looming over it, and little else.

Fact is, neither shooter nor scribbler can replace Abi Groskopf, Science Education Director for the Mount St. Helens Institute: live and in person, connecting people to place, face to face.

Then, as we motored away from Truman’s, there it was, that majestic mountain somehow, appropriately, named for a saint.

HC: So, the time element — past, present, future — sounds like that’s part of this experiential approach?

AG: It’s exciting. And it’s exciting to talk to teachers here with their students who often aren’t engaged in class. And they get up to the mountain and they’re outside and it suddenly makes sense to them.

They’re engaged, they want to learn, they want to be involved, because it’s tangible to them, it’s real.

what’s happening right now, and what could happen. And, hopefully that’s what will help shape their ongoing experience with the place.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin known for

Designing learning experiences for people of all ages OR being a plant nerd reading

Island of Knowledge: The Limits of Science and the Search for Meaning, by Marcelo Gleiser for fun

Today I will not get near the new Spirit Lake or the decapitated St. Helens. I will travel new roads and overpasses over new creeks and drainages.

Gardening and growing food, hiking, mushroom hunting and playing with Monte the pup recommends

Going outside to read the book you are reading now

I’m pursuing significance, not experience. What are we doing with the mountain and the lake?

Memorializing? Mourning?

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resides

Science Education Director, Mount St. Helens Institute

I’d learn history: the big openmouthed boat ferrying us to Y Camp and back had helped our fathers invade Normandy, now part of the ubiquitous “war surplus” where we bought our camping and outdoor gear.

The mountain and the lake.

Abi Groskopf

occupation

It took years to add significance to the mountain and the lake. I’d bring awe-struck east coast friends there, daring them to take the coldest, and surely the shortest, swim of their lives.

Or, doing simply what I’m doing, searching for links between people and places that give them meaning and resonance. That hold them in our minds and memories. That create and sustain significance.

NICE TO MEET YOU

HC: Are you still moved by this experience yourself?

AG: Every day. I feel humbled. The earth is pretty powerful.

HC: So is this the“experiential” education we hear talked about so much these days?

AG: Yes, in the sense that true experience is so much more than just a photograph, a snapshot in time. This is an opportunity to truly connect them with the place. To get them curious about what happened,

AG: Yeah, this is essentially a place of change. It’s not static. It’s a place where you can see that on a historical, geological scale, but also on an annual scale. I’ve only been here six years but there are plants I’ve watched get taller, goat populations growing.

HC: How about the adults? Are they as enthusiastic as the kids?

AG: The adults are so curious. I forget sometimes. I think we all forget sometimes that there’s this inner child curiosity in us, and I do think that Mt. St. Helens brings that out in people. cont page 22

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Abi was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She describes her parents as outdoorsy and adventurous. Every year a family trip to Washington State, to visit an aunt in Sequim, exposed her to the two things her native state lacked: the ocean and the mountains.

People

“ I never really thought that I would work, essentia

AG: That was it. I fell in love. I knew I wanted to be near the mountains.

HC: How did you follow that dream?

AG: We had a math teacher, who I didn’t get along with very well, who one day announced a winter break trip to the Teton Science School.

You just spend a week on cross country skis studying ecology in the Tetons. And I came home and said, “Mom I really want to do this.”

HC: Did this improve your relationship with the math teacher?

AG: Because I drive a car! No, I’m just an educator, first and foremost. I want youth in particular to understand science, how data is collected, why data is collected, and to think about the possible results of that data. What that data means. And really develop their critical thinking skills so they can make their own decisions.

HC: So you’re not necessarily in favor of a kind of “re-branding” of the mountain, from logging camps to laboratories and classrooms?

AG: I don’t necessarily agree that there should be some kind of re-branding. For the local communities this was a life changer, in a really big way. And I think that’s part of the history, and part of what makes Mt. St. Helens special is that there is tremendous loss.

Of the way people lived once.

AG: It was completely life changing for me, to get to be outside doing science, but also the first realization I had that math is really applied. So, yeah, we got along better after that!

HC: Would you describe yourself as an Environmentalist — with a capital E? AG: No, I wouldn’t describe myself as an Environmentalist.

HC: Why? That surprises me.

HC: What about reengineering on the mountain? Hasn’t there been a lot of stabilization work? Isn’t that altering the historical process?

AG: Of course it is.

It’s a balance. But there’s an entire top of a mountain that’s now down in a valley.

Some of it is consolidated, some of it is very unconsolidated. It’s loose material.

Gravity always wins, and it’s slowly trying to make its way to the ocean, but that’s a lot of material, sediment, to end up in downstream communities like Toutle, Castle Rock, and Longview.

Those charged with managing the mountain, and its future, are constantly reaching out to the public for feedback.

They’re vulnerable to the vagaries of politics and public perception. Who funds them? Who oversees them? Who can best promote them, defend them, and advocate on their behalf? Today’s Mount St. Helens National Monument is administered by the U.S. Forest Service, a division of the Department of Agriculture. Some argue there might be more attention and funding for the mountain were it to be designated a National Park. Others, seeing the uncertainty roiling the Department of Interior hope the “other Washington” simply maintains the status quo.

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HC: Tell me about the Mount St. Helens Institute? You’re part of the U.S. Forest Service?

AG: We’re a private non-profit educational organization that operates under a special permit from the Forest Service. We support ourselves by donations and grants, with no taxpayer money.

HC: And your specific role?

A G : We’re a relatively small organization. As the Science Education Director, I run all of our youth education programs, our guided programs, and our fisheries programs.

And the summer camps. I stay pretty busy.

HC: You said the guided programs are a big attraction?

AG: The rim climbs and the into the crater climbs are a big deal. People do field seminars up there, photography workshops, backpacking.

HC: Locals, out-of-towners?

AG: Most of the school groups, of course, are from the region, Cowlitz County and in the Portland-Seattle corridor. The adults come literally from all around the world.

HC: What’s the response from the world traveler types?

AG: People have a lot of awe. I think that’s a really good term for what they seem to feel, standing on the rim or standing on the pumice plain. I think that’s a good word to describe that such a big event could happen and that the landscape could be changed so dramatically. It makes you feel a little small. Which is sometimes a really nice feeling.

UP CLOSE

Awesome Hikes

~ Abi Groskopf

July 28, Aug 25, Sept 15 10-mile hike from Johnston Ridge Observatory winds through the heart of the blast zone in the Mount Margaret Backcountry, past Coldwater Peak, and along south Coldwater Ridge. See spectacular wildflower displays, stunning views of St. Helens Lake and Spirit Lake, and twisted logging equipment — all reminders of the destructive and renewing powers of this great volcano. Guided by MSHI, complete with geology and biology lessons, this will be an unforgettable day! $75 per person.

HC: Do you have any basic “must sees” when Aunt Clara from the midwest comes to visit?

AG: Well, Johnston Ridge, of course, with the Coldwater area on the way. And, on the way to Ape Canyon and Windy Pass, I love the Trail of Two Forests. It’s user friendly, a quartermile boardwalk through an amazing topography.

Sky & Star Party Aug 4–5 Sky Viewing with Friends of Galileo and Rose City Astronomers. Dinner, music, guest speaker, telescopes, guided constellation walk. Camping, overnight accommodations available. Reservations required.

HC: Friendly for people of a certain age and mobility?

AG: Yes, but for anybody. It’s right before you get to Ape Cave. “Two Forests” because the lava flows about two thousand years ago on the south side of Mount St Helens came through, and there was a forest there, and burned the trees that were standing to the core so there are perfect tree casts all over the place, and now it’s covered in moss and another forest.

Field Seminar: Exploring the Toutle River Valley Aug. 18, 9:30am–4:30pm.

Driving tour (transportation provided

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that the more trees coming back the faster the better. Which I understand.

It’s not just about the science, its about economics and culture.

HC: Other spots for education, recreation, libation?

AG: I tell people to stop and spend some time in places like Cougar. The gateway towns to the mountain. They all have a certain amount of charm, and they’re part of the history of the place.

mountain, post-eruption and a dramatically evolving environment, persevere and prosper?

The mountain, the Forest Service, and the Institute will all face the same challenges going forward, the same striking of balances. Are they simply preservers and protectors?

Are they ambassadors and public relations specialists? Researchers and educators? And how does their

AG: Well, it seems obvious, but it’s all about how close you are or how far you are from here, this place.

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HC: Who and what is determining your future, and the future of these people and this place?

HC: How so?

AG: Well if you’re from Toutle, and I’m there talking about ecology, their approach to the trees coming back is

HC: That one day those trees can be harvested.

AG: Sure. And a truly interesting challenge, where two points of view intersect, is what you might call the engineering of the mountain.

HC: Gravity always wins.

AG: Yes, lots of the rivers and creeks are dammed by sediment, and if you don’t do anything the lake level is going to get higher and higher and higher and at some point, yes, gravity wins again, and that can breach, and you can have a catastrophic flood event. cont page 24

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HC: So really part of what you need to teach as an educator is some civil engineering, too?

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AG: Oh, yes. And the kids get it. This is a huge engineering challenge. This is the “E” in STEM. The sediment issue is not going to go away. It’s an exciting thing for the kids to think about — they’re going to be the ones dealing with whatever is next. Is the sediment retention structure just going to keep getting higher and higher? Are they going to be able to come up with some new solution that we haven’t thought about that allows both human and natural processes to co-exist?

HC: Is it fair to say you’re a STEM geek and not just a hippie environmentalist?

AG: Yes it is. It’s the science. And it’s working with the kids. Let the evidence and data help us make our decisions and guide our policies.

Fun at Ape Cave

HC: And maybe breed a few more STEM geeks and educators?

AG: I hope so. I feel really dedicated to Mount St. Helens and the Institute.

Sounds corny. And I never thought I would work, essentially , for a volcano. So I do feel a great deal of dedication to the mountain itself, and to the communities around the mountain, and to the Institute. It’s been wonderful to be part of a growing organization and to help shape its direction, and think about our place both at Mount St. Helens and with the neighboring communities.

HC: Thank you for educating me.

AG: Thanks for being interested.

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Hal Calbom is an independent film producer, educator, publisher and keynote speaker.

He grew up in Southwest Washington and attended R.A. Long High School, where he was student body president and an all-conference basketball player.

With a degree in government from Harvard College and a master’s in English from the University of Exeter, England, he began his media career as a broadcast journalist with the Seattle NBC affiliate, KING Television, as a producer and news anchor.

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Roland on Wine

The Wine Lifestyle

Marc muses on responsible drinking, health,

By Marc Roland safety and slowing down

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his month’s article won’t help me sell wine, but it will help us all understand the responsibility we have to enjoy the wine lifestyle more. Summer is a time when we are out later, enjoying the great Pacific Northwest. We dine out, we spend time with family and friends, and generally, drive around more hours of the day. I have noticed that wine writers and craft beer enthusiasts don’t often talk about the real issue of responsible drinking. I can understand why. It isn’t fun or sexy. But it isn’t fun to go to jail and risk your reputation, your money, and your time fighting a drunk-driving charge.

One may argue that the law is too strict, but there is a higher law: The law about caring about others and being safe on the roads. The law of modeling appropriate lifestyle choices to our youth. The law of being a responsible and conscientious human being!

We want people to have fun when they visit our establishment. We want them to enjoy the pleasure of wine and how it pairs so well with food and good conversation. We are not a drinking establishment, we are a place where people come together for many different purposes.

We have a friend from Australia who we noticed during her visit had a practice of switching to water during the evening and continued to enjoy her night out. What I learned is that it’s human interaction and the experience that are important.

I don’t like to think of having strategies to overcome alcohol abuse because it misses the point of the purpose of alcoholic beverages in the first place. The purpose is to enhance our experiences in life. So strategies imply that over-drinking is fine, we just need to find ways to mitigate the effect. How about rethinking

why we drink? That being said, here are a few things that I have learned from my customers who have helped me to gain a better understanding of enjoying wine.

Water is essential to life and health.

Most of our customers will drink water during their visit and will drink it along with the wine. I find that those who do tend not to over drink. Pacing is not a virtue of most of us. We tend to be in a hurry. We even try to do too much when we are on vacation. I love the fact that many of our customers spend a good deal of time at our place.

Not good for turning tables, but great for catching up and spending quality time with others. Time is your friend when it comes to eating and drinking.

Shouldn’t we slow down anyway from time to time? What’s the rush?

Another thing I have noticed is how people are walking more. Why wouldn’t we walk when it is nice

outside? Wine and health go hand in hand. The health benefits of wine are clearly established, but only in conjunction with other healthy practices. More people than ever show up at the winery on bikes or on foot. Not only healthy, but it takes the worry out of strict drunk driving laws. Only in America do we spend so much time in our cars!

I have observed that many of our customers come in groups or as couples. This is encouraging because it testifies of the fact that folks are finally getting it. They see that wine goes with relationships and cont page 38

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The Natural World

Wings to Wander

By Dr. Robert Michael Pyle

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hree weeks ago I waded in Atlantic waves before a pink Art Deco hotel in St. Pete; the very next day, I bodysurfed in the Pacific off Oahu.

After basking on a slope of straw-gold bunchgrass beside a cold Cascadian lake at five thousand feet, I boated the Rio Grande in south Texas, then crossed into the Sierra Madre Oriental, in search of subtropical butterflies and birds. Now, in my mind’s eye, bluegreen agaves morph into October aspens colored every shade of citrus, as waist-high orchids on the rim of Kilauea Crater grow into tangled Floridian mangroves. White ibises worm a tropic lawn; scarlet `apapanes nectar crimson blossoms of ‘ohi`a. trees; mourning-suited nutcrackers probe ponderosa pines; and maroonfronted parrots garrot the Mexican air against a high limestone wall: Tampa to Tamaulipas, in a flash of bright wings.

Now, heading home in the 737 du jour, the only wing I see is that broad aluminum plain sweeping over a snowy Rocky Mountain cirque.

If you’d told me as a teen that I’d be living this way, I would have shouted for joy. I always hoped to be a footloose naturalist, wandering hither and thither, chasing fabulous creatures to ground. What could be better? Looking at any map was sweet torture; I longed to be in all places at all times. I still thrill to fresh exploration, though nowadays I also lust after my own literal and literary backyard. Yet as much as I aspire toward the ethic expressed in my colleague Scott Sanders’s book Staying Put, it’s just not in the cards.

I bounce about like a free radical let out for recess, sucking up frequent flier miles like oxygen.

As both writer and scientist, I am doubly tugged away from my moorings.

First, since writing books falls far short of a livelihood for most authors, we become migrant workers, dancing across the countryside from gig to gig, lecturing, teaching workshops, keynoting conferences, leading groups afield, giving readings. Bids for these odd jobs usually come from afar, and not always in convenient succession: one itinerary last summer had me dining with Vermont fireflies one week, dancing with Arkansas chiggers the next, then back to a Vermont bog for butterflying amid the blackflies. Second,

the creatures I study inevitably draw me to their home ground. Surrogates in books and websites just can’t sub for firsthand, face-to-face encounters.

A Mylar-blue morpho in a butterfly house is an impressive thing, but it’s not the same as a wild Morpho peleides sailing out over the Costa Rican Caribbean, a dazzling blue-on-blue.

The evergreen zing I get from meeting new species in new places still fires my get-up-and-go as sure as anything I know.

Of course, the getting there must be endured.

Fortunately, even the airplane cabin offers something for the naturalist, beyond the opportunity to study huma n n atu re u n d er boredom or duress. I always scramble for a window seat, taking great pleasure in the landscape as seen from thirty thousand feet. Some people consider air travel too fast and artificially distancing to enjoy, as if only overland travel “counts.” But what better way to take in the texture of topography than to soar above it like migrating cranes or monarchs: the watercourses, the dips and folds of the hills, the maroon and lime salt pans of Great Salt Lake, the tangent green disks of the circle-sprinkled crops. That Colorado cirque we’ve just passed—scooped out as by an ice-cream dipper, now cupping a vivid blue lake—alpine glaciers once squatted there, growing and carving over ages, their granite talus assuming the angle of repose and making habitat for pikas and Magdalena alpine butterflies.

On many Atlantic crossings, you can still see such cirques being cut in the T. rex jawlines of Greenland, sometimes shining lime-green beneath the aurora borealis. Nothing mystifies me more than a cabinful of people locked onto their laptops as Greenland goes by; nothing frosts me as much as being asked to drop my windowblind for the video as the great land passes beneath—unless it’s being stuck in an aisle seat when the purblind window-sitter pulls the shade down, movie or not.

Robert Michael Pyle is a naturalist and writer residing along Gray’s River in Wahkiakum County for many years. His twenty-two books include the Northwest classics Wintergreen, Sky Time in Gray’s River, and Where Bigfoot Walks, as well as The Thunder Tree, Chasing Monarchs, and Mariposa Road, a flight of butterfly books, and two collections of poems. His newest titles are Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest and Magdalena Mountain: a novel, coming out in August.

Photo by David Lee Myers

This is the third in a series of selected essays to appear in Columbia River Reader. These essays were originally published in Orion Afield or Orion Magazine in the author’s column, “The Tangled Bank” and, subsequently, in the book of the same name published by Oregon State University Press in 2012.

To be sure, all this travel has its downsides: the bottomless suitcase, the endless succession of airports with departures (what with security) clustering ever more toward the predawn, the poor forage, and excessive sitting for all those hours in aluminum tubes pressurized with bad air. But frequent flying has greater consequences than pretzels for lunch, dreadful magazines, and the real drag of jet lag. In a profession devoted to reverence for place, is all this shifting about really a good thing to do? I sometimes question my capacity for taking it all in, for seeing what Nabokov called “the individuating detail”—how many trips until it all runs together? Then too, it’s devilishly hard to find unbroken writing time when you’re always preparing for the next departure. Sometimes the trip I most yearn for is the return. After all, according to Thoreau, the only good travel is that which makes us happy to be home.

More important, all this burning of airplane fuel does large harm to the air-shed, the ozone, and the fossil fuel reserves. When the recent building of Denver International Airport erased habitats from my childhood, I was one of the millions of reasons for its construction. Far-flung environmental conferences, where I often speak, strike

me as especially ironic: all these well-meaning activists migrating thousands of miles to discuss and consider ways to diminish the ill effects of industrial society, whereby too many people use too many resources.... Does the good we do justify our globe-trotting? We’d like to think so.

Fact is, I am really a train man; I’ll take the singing rails over the whine of jet engines any time.

A recent book tour of mine was conducted almost entirely by train.

As soon as I step aboard I enter a state of utter relaxation. And the land and rivers are right there at eye level: I identified eighty species of birds on one winter’s round-trip from Seattle to Denver and back. I knew goldeneyes from Washington, but I had no idea they wintered on the half-icy rivers of the western mountains. From the observation car of the canyon-hugging train, I clearly watched the warm brown ducks and pied drakes with a snowball patch on their coal-black cheeks, bobbing for fish between puffy white banks. But the airline-bailing Congress is intent upon the forced starvation of Amtrak; so mostly, we fly.

As we begin our descent into Washington’s verdure, I think of the green kingfishers, the green jays, and the green malachite butterflies like animated alder leaves in an autumn wind, but neon. I try to keep each image separate and complete. This way of life can’t go on forever—even pelagic limpet spawn eventually settles down for the long run. I suppose I will too. Meanwhile, even as I groan over every departure and long for each return, I know I protest too much.

We who roam afar should always pack a keen sense of privilege, and have the good grace to wonder at the wide world.

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Five Favorite Books ~ on Mount St. Helens and other topics dear to her heart 1) In the Blast Zone: Catastrophe and Renewal on Mt. St. Helens, by Charles Goodrich, Kathleen Dean Moore and Frederick J. Swanson. A diverse group of nature and science writers gathered at Mount St. Helens to explore the science, metaphor and resilience of a dynamic landscape.

With the craft of the written word, this collection of writers exposes the science and the human understanding of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

2) Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens, by Steve Olson.

Eruption combines geological science and social history in one of the most compelling narratives of Mount St. Helens. Olson exposes the complexities and contextual stories of the 1980 eruption.

3) The Solace of Open Spaces, by Gretel Ehrlich. Ehrlich’s stunning prose explores her journey around the American West, with local culture and a dynamic landscape. Her writing explores how place and mountains shaped her evolution and inspiration as a human, a woman and a writer.

4) In the Path of Destruction: Eyewitness Chronicles of Mount St. Helens, by Richard Waitt. Eyewitness accounts and survivor stories helped shape our understanding of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Waitt, through a dry documentarian-style, recounts chilling and informative narratives of people who witnessed the eruption and devastating aftermath.

Martin Marten

By Brian Doyle

By Tiffany Dickinson Martin Marten caught my eye because I am deep into writing a novel about a mink and her family. (Minks and martens are in the mustelid family, which also includes fishers, weasels, and skunks.) Brian Doyle’s story centers on a teenaged boy named Dave and a wild marten (Martin.) Over two years, Dave and Martin frequently cross paths on the woodsy slopes of Mt. Hood. The story also weaves in and around the lives of several other interesting characters living in the unincorporated town of Zig Zag, Oregon.

Are his portraits of humans realistic? Not always. There’s a six-yearold with more insight than Gandhi and high school athletic coaches with all the kindness of Mother Teresa. But that’s okay. It’s fiction. It can be whatever the author wants it to be.

Doyle, who sadly passed too young — age 60 — last year, had a unique writing style and a terrific gift of voice. His commentaries on human nature and the natural world are both educational and entertaining. He reminds us that we humans are part of the natural world, that it is not a thing separate from us.

Thank you, Mr. Doyle. You will be greatly missed.

Although some of this may not be realistic (wild martens don’t usually save little girls lost in the snow), Doyle cracks open a window of possibilities for us to consider. And it’s a charming world to be drawn into.

••• ATTENTION, READERS

Read a good book lately? To be miniinterviewed by CRR Book Reviewer Alan Rose for a future “What Are You Reading?” spotlight, please contact him at alan@alan-rose.com or the publisher/editor at publisher@ crreader.com.

Tiffany Dickinson, who usually writes for children, is currently working on a middle grade animal fantasy. She was recently published in the June issue of Newsworthy, the newsletter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Connect with Tiffany online at: www.tiffanydickinson.com, Twitter: @ TiffanyDickins4, and Instagram: @tiffanyddickinson.

5) Letters to a Young Scientist, by Edward O. Wilson. This is a book for those who aspire to become scientists and those who work with aspiring youngsters. Wilson shares an intimate passion for the curiosity, need and desire to understand our world, and to find our own unique place in a scientific path.

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By Alan Rose My Ex-Life

By Stephen McCauley Riverhead Books $28

“All couples start off as Romeo and Juliet and end up as Laurel and Hardy.”

My nomination for this summer’s beach read is Stephen McCauley’s newest novel, My Ex-Life — light, frothy and funny with a strong dose of social satire mixed in.

David and Julie married thirty years ago when both were young, silly and gay. Until David discovered that he really was gay. They parted friends, Julie remaining in Boston and David leaving for San Francisco (of course.)

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Laughing and wincing at ourselves Julie became an art teacher and married Henry; David made a career as an “independent, full-service college counselor,” helping rich kids get into a school of their parents’ choice. Now, both coming up on sixty, their lives are falling apart on opposite coasts. Henry has left Julie for a younger woman.

(Why is it that men never pursue older women?—Sure, there’s Emmanuel Macron, but he’s French so it doesn’t count.)

David’s lover has left him, too— though, understandably, not for a younger woman, but for an older man, who by an interesting coincidence just happens to be wealthy. Plus, the rental that David has lived in for decades is being sold, pricing him out of every housing market but Stockton’s.

Julie lives in a beautiful old seaside house, next to a large mansion “built in an epic style Julie thought of as Late Hedge Fund.” She operates her house as an Airbnb, encountering a mix of interesting characters, such as the couple who promote themselves

Alan Rose, author of The Legacy of Emily Hargraves, Tales of Tokyo, and The Unforgiven, organizes the monthly WordFest events and hosts the KLTV program “Book Chat.” For other book reviews, author interviews, and notes on writing and reading, visit www.alan-rose.com.

(David) thought of his true mission

as helping his teenaged clients gain a realistic understanding of who they were and what they could achieve in life once they stepped away from their parents’ self-aggrandizing fantasies of them. Their parents had been so insistent about instilling self-esteem, they’d fallen into the trap of telling their kids they could do anything.

Unfortunately, almost everyone interprets doing “anything” as doing the same three or four glamorous and impressive things—going to Harvard, retiring before ever working, giving an Oscar acceptance speech, and becoming the next Mark Zuckerberg, except hot. ~ from My Ex-Life as “professional personal organizers.” (“We’re the ones who coined the term ‘messology.”) In addition, Julie and Henry’s seventeen-year-old daughter, Mandy, is having her own problems.

friendship they once shared and have missed over all these years. (Sexual compatibility is so overrated.)

McCauley, author of The Object of My Affection, writes with a sharp, mordant wit that skewers our contemporary society where people aspire to “social media mediocrity;” where age doesn’t bring wisdom so much as “early-onset ennui;” and where marriage offers that special intimacy of “having lived together for decades and therefore knowing precisely where to stick the daggers.”

Reading My Ex-Life can make us simultaneously laugh and wince as we recognize ourselves in his characters, blindly pursuing love, happiness, status, stability, and eternal youthlike-ness. Such satire is best read lying on some hot beach with a cold drink, far from the madding crowd that is us.

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Given all this, Julie invites David to stay at her place as he helps Mandy get into a college. Together again, the former lovers re-discover the No WordFest in August Next gathering Sept 11

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Informer

by Perry Piper

From Europe to Aussieland

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riting this from home over a few days between trips, I’ve been reflecting on the adventures I’ve had. As my journey continued, I left Sarajevo, Bosnia and flew to Barcelona, Spain. There, my group and I consumed wine from a Spanish Porron group pitcher that sanitarily launched it into our mouths from a foot away! We saw the new Sagrada Familia mega church that looks like an alien mothership. I walked around the futuristic architecture of the Valencia science sector as well as the historic Sintra, Portugal colorful family home. Finally, I spent several days on an excursion to the Isle of

Scenes on the north end of Raasay Island, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Skye in Scotland. Getting home turned out to be quite the journey itself, after missing my connecting flight and being stranded in Iceland for 24 hours.

Tomorrow (July 8), I leave for New Zealand to finally get to know my second cousin, his wife and their sons. I’ll dive into the world of The Lord of the Rings as far as the filming locations go before hopping over to Australia. The inhabitants down under seem to be roaming around the globe and are always friendly and have invited me to visit one day. Making the trek to Uluru, the famous red rock in central Australia, is quite long, but has been highly recommended by many. Aside from the Great Barrier Reef and the eastern coastal cities like Sydney and Melbourne, Hong Kong will be my route home in the fall. I’ve only been to Japan, so growing my Asian experience is something I’m looking forward to.

••• Perry Piper will be traveling “Down Under,”until the end of summer, meeting new friends and re-connecting with old friends met in previous travels. He will update readers in the August 15 issue.

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Above: Historic family home in Sintra, Portugal. At left, from top: wine perron commonly used in Barcelona, Spain; Valencia Science sector, Spain; Sagrada Familia, Barcelona.

Blazing saddles

Our Mountain Story by Jim LeMonds Photos by Andrew Jansky

Volunteer biking group helps maintain trails at Mount St. Helens

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ooking for a great hike or ride close to home? The loop around Coldwater Lake on the north side of Mount St. Helens is in great condition, thanks to the efforts of 70 volunteers who completed weedeater and brush work on the 211, 230, and 230A trails on June 2nd.

GGR? I’m guessing you’ve never heard of Growlers Gulch Racing. We’re an unofficial group of mountain bikers who have been riding and building trail together for many years. We finally gave ourselves a moniker because it became increasingly awkward to fill in the space that said “Group Name?” on various forms. GGR designed, funded, and built the Castle Rock Bike Park and does significant work just about all the way around Mount St. Helens.

We often team with Portland-based Northwest Trail Alliance, which is one of the largest mountain biking organizations in the region. At the Coldwater build, we were also fortunate to receive assistance from a half-dozen trail runners. Families are welcome at our work parties, and we usually have a kid crew, with the focus on basic trailbuilding techniques.

Trail work is physically demanding.

We do it to have access, of course, and because well-maintained trails are a heck of a lot more fun than those that are overgrown and have poor tread. But

we also do it because we love the outdoors and enjoy paying it forward so that other users can have a great experience.

There Is Need

It’s certainly true that we like to ride trails that have been maintained, but the primary reason GGR and NWTA have been so involved with projects in the Gifford Pinchot is because the U.S. Forest Service is desperate for help. Budget cuts and an increase in wildfires have stretched their crews very thin.

“Volunteers are essential for maintaining trail,” said USFS Recreation Assistant Camille Stephens. “Our crews are overwhelmed with projects and cannot annually maintain every trail.”

With recreational use on the rise, the only answer is for volunteers to step up and lend a hand.

The JH Kelly Effect Several years ago, I wrote a history for local construction company J.H. Kelly.

The research phase included interviews with experienced project managers and superintendents. I was curious about how the company, which uses union labor, could compete with non-union rivals.

One of the guys I talked with said, “When you have a good plan and the best people, there’s nobody that can compete with you. We get more done in less time, we do it right, and we do it safely.”

I decided to apply this approach to our trail work. Recon of the trails we are dealing with is completed well in advance. A scope of work is established. Crew chiefs are selected and notified about any special difficulties they might face. Tool needs are assessed and a method for getting them to the right spot is determined. Our efficiency skyrocketed, and — despite our unofficial status — we earned a reputation as one of the most passionate and effective trail-building groups in the Pacific Northwest.

“You guys had a clear mission and a safe attitude that made me feel confident about your abilities,” Stephens said of our Coldwater work day. “That isn’t the case with all volunteer groups I work with.”

The Best People It helps, of course, that we are on bikes and can move quickly to reach places where maintenance is needed. When we were at Coldwater, three crews were working approximately five miles out, and all three of them had a designated person to pull a trailer bob loaded with tools over very difficult terrain.

Mountain bikers and trail runners are also in pretty good physical condition and are accustomed to dealing with inclement conditions. This makes them perfect for trail work. Our scope of work at Coldwater covered 12 miles. We completed the job in approximately five hours.

What’s Next?

Growlers Gulch Racing will again partner with Northwest Trail Alliance at SHIFT (St. Helens International Festival of Trails) for a work party on cont page 33 Columbia River Reader / July 15 – August 14, 2018 / 31

Outings & Events

Performing & Fine Arts Music, Art, Theatre, Literary

Submission Guidelines Letters to the Editor (up to 200 words) relevant to the publication’s purpose — helping readers discover and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region, at home and on the road — are welcome. Longer pieces, or excerpts thereof, in response to previously-published articles, may be printed at the discretion of the publisher and subject to editing and space limitations.

Items sent to CRR will be considered for publication unless the writer specifies otherwise. Writer’s name and phone number must be included; anonymous submissions will not be considered.

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Broadway Galler y Artists co-op.

Classes for all ages, workshops and paint parties. Featured Artists: July: Mitzi Christensen (painting), John Brigden (pottery), Vicki Brigden (jewelry); August: Susan Supola (watercolor/ silk), Ken Knodel (fused glass). Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10–4. 1418 Commerce, Longview, Wash. 360577-0544. www.the-broadway-gallery. com. Currently calling for New Artists for Gallery Membership. See’s candy available to benefit SWW Symphony Auxiliary.

FIRST THURSDAY • Aug 2 Broadway Gallery Enjoy refreshments and meet the month’s featured artists.

Reception, 5:30-7:30pm.

Music: Brad Matthews www.the-broadway-gallery.com 1418 Commerce Ave. Downtown Longview, Wash.

Redmen Hall History and art. 1394 SR-4, Skamokawa, Wash. Thurs-Sun, 12-4pm. Info: 360-795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com.

Koth Gallery, Longview Public Library Aug: Displays by Mt St Helens Hiking Club. 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, Wash. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Info: Daniel, 360-442-5307.

The Art Gallery at LCC July 11–Aug 15. Photographs by Charlie Haughey in Vietnam between 1968-1969. His images were licensed by Ken Burns and Florentine Films for the 17-part documentary The Vietnam War. Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple St., Longview, Wash. Gallery summer hours: Mon-Wed 10–4). Info: 360-4422510 or lowercolumbia.edu/gallery.

Tsuga Gallery Fine arts and crafts by area artists. Thurs-Sat 11–5. 70 Main Street, Cathlamet, Wash. 360-7950725.

Call to New Artists for gallery membership (see website).

Call to Artists: Art in the Park, Sat., Aug 18. In conjunction with Squirrel Fest again this year. We will be located in the Longview Civic Center, across from the historic Monticello Hotel. The streets around the Civic Center will be closed to car traffic during the events.

Squirrel Fest draws several thousand people and we had more customers/ sales for our artists last year. A map and loading/set-up directions will be sent prior to show. Download your application at columbianartists.org or stop into the Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce Ave. Longview, Wash., to pick up a copy.

Unsolicited submissions may be considered, provided they are consistent with the publication’s purpose. Advance contact with the editor is recommended. Information of general interest submitted by readers may be used as background or incorporated in future articles.

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FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS Cape Disappointment State Park - Ilwaco, Wash.

July 14 Brownsmead Flats Northern Oregon band fusing folk, bluegrass and Col-Pac geography into musical genre “crabgrass.”

July 28 Resolectrics blend of rock, rhythm. R&B, and folk with bluesy riffs and swampy grooves.

Aug 11 Champagne Sunday musical duo blends grunge and pop/rock with musical theatre.

Aug 25 Moe Bowstern and Paper Eclipse Puppet Co. Fisher Poet Moe Bowstern. Salmon life cycle, all ages.

7pm at Waikiki Beach, Cape Disappointment Park, 244 Robert Gray Dr., Ilwaco, Wash. Bring seating, blankets and insect repellent. Concerts are free. Discover Pass required for vehicle access, except Aug 25 (state parks free day)

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13 Nights on the River St. Helens, Ore.

Concerts at the Lake Longview, Wash.

Every Thursday thru August.

Bands to be announced

July 19 Eagle Eyes (Eagles tribute band)

Info: discovercolumbiacounty. com 13 Nights on the River - Facebook

Open Air Market 3pm. Happy Hour Matt Brown 4–6:15pm.

Regular bands play 6:30– 8:30pm. Thursdays, St. Helens Columbia View Park, Old Town, St. Helens, Ore. .

July 26 Ants in the Kitchen (1970s era funk, blues and soul) Aug 2 Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute band with special guest RaeAnn Phillips) Aug 9 Tiller’s Folly (Celtic bluegrass and Americana) Aug 16 Burlington Rail (classic,country rock and roll)

6–8pm Thursdays, Martin’s Dock, Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash. Bring blankets, low-backed chairs. Picnics OK, food available.

No alcohol. Info 360-442-5400.

Outings & Events

Recreation, Outdoors Gardening, History, Pets, Self-Help Cowlitz County Museum New exhibit: “The Great War: A Cowlitz County Centennial Reflection,” exploring how the Lower Columbia region supported the war effort (WW1). Open Tues-Sat 10am–4pm. 405 Allen St, Kelso, Wash. www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum. Info: 360-577-3119.

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

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.

Blueberry Pancake Day Sat., July 30, 1–4pm. Cedar Creek Grist Mill.

Woodland Exit #21 from I-5. Turn onto C-C St to cross North Fork, Lewis River. Left onto NW Hayes Rd. toward Amboy, which becomes Cedar Creek Rd. 8 miles from Woodland, a sign points left to the mill. Turn left on Grist Mill Rd. and the Mill is about 3/4 mile farther.

Longview Br idge Club Weekly duplicate bridge games Mon 10:30am, Thurs 6:30pm, Kelso Senior Center, 106 NW 8th Ave. New players welcome.

For info or help finding a partner: Rich Carle, 360-425-0981 or rhcarle@msn. com.

Awesome Hikes July 28, Aug 25, Sept 15. Perhaps the most spectacular trail system in the Mount St. Helens area, this challenging 10-mile hike from Johnston Ridge Observatory winds through the heart of the blast zone in the Mount Margaret Backcountry, past Coldwater Peak, and along south Coldwater Ridge. See spectacular wildflower displays, stunning views of St. Helens Lake and Spirit Lake, and twisted logging equipment: all reminders of the destructive and renewing powers of this great volcano.

And at the end of the day, a shuttle back to Johnston Ridge from Coldwater Lake. Guided by the Mount St. Helens Institute complete with geology and biology lessons, this will be a day you won’t soon forget! $75 per person. Info: mshinstitute.org, phone: 360-449-7883.

RAINIER CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE Aug. 11. Tables for rent inside Rainier Senior Center’s building (air conditioned and food for sale from the kitchen), 48 W. 7th and “A” Streets, on the river. Application or more info: Rachel, 503369-6382, or stop by the Center weekdays 9:30–2:30.

TAKE A

HIKE

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Mt. St. Helens Club

This friendly club welcomes newcomers.

For more info please call the hike leader or visit mtsthelensclub.org.

RT(round trip) distances are from Longview.

E=easy, M=moderate, S=strenuous, e.g.=elevation gain.

Sat, July 14 • Juniper Peak (S) Drive 195 miles RT. Hike 8 miles RT with 2,000 ft. e.g. to summit. Great views of Mt. Adams and Cispus River Valley. Leader: Bruce 360425-0256.

Sat, Aug 4 • Killen Creek/Divide Camp Loop (M/S) Drive 240 miles RT. Hike 11 miles RT with 1,700 ft. e.g. near timberline on Mt. Adams; great views and alpine scenery. Leader: Dan 360355-6241.

Wed, July 18 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ mi.) or walk half the lake (1+ mi.) with little e.g. Leaders: Trudy and Ed 360-414-1160.

Sat, Aug 8 • St. Helens Urban Walk (E) Drive 48 miles RT. Take a 3-mile walking tour of the charming city of St. Helens. Mostly paved with minimum e.g. Leader: Bonnie 503-556-2332.

Sat, July 21 • Vanson Peak (S) Drive 160 miles RT. This 13 mile, 2,600 ft. e.g. hike has it all. Walk behind Cathedral Falls, one of the best in the Pacific NW, primeval forest, few people, tranquil lake, and a great view from an old lookout. Leaders David 360-577-4218.

Sat, Aug 11 • Tatoosh Ridge (M/S) Drive 210 miles RT. Hike 6–10 miles with 2,000–3,500 ft. e.g. to a spectacular viewpoint of Mts. Adams, St. Helens and Rainier. Continue through superb alpine meadows to a former lookout. Tailgate potluck on the way home. Leader: Mary Jane 360-355-5220.

Sat, July 25 • Rock Creek Bike Path (E) Drive 90 miles RT. Walk 4 miles RT or bike 10+ miles with 100 ft. e.g. on paved pathway through urban greenway. Leader: Bruce 360425-0256.

Sat, July 28 • Grassy Knoll/Big Huckleberry (E/S) Drive 190 miles RT. Hike 4.5–11 miles RT with 1,100–2,500 ft. e.g. for an easier, less crowded but just as spectacular version of Dog Mountain. Leader: George 360-562-0001.

Wed, Aug 15 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ mi.) or walk half the lake (1+ mi.) with little e.g. Leader: Ed 360-414-1160.

Sat, Aug 18 • Summit Creek - Jug Lake (S) Drive 240 miles RT. Hike 11 miles with 2,200 ft. e.g. on Cowlitz Tr. 44 and Jug Lake Tr. 43 in William O. Douglas Wilderness to scenic Jug Lake and then up to Carlton Ridge Viewpoint. Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256.

Trails

from page 31

the south side of Mount St. Helens on August 18th. Camping will be available at Marble Mountain Sno-Park.

In the past few years, we have cleaned the Kalama Ski Trail, as well as the Pine Marten and Sasquatch Trails. We are in the process of putting together a plan to upgrade a spectacular loop from Blue Lake that includes the Sheep Canyon, Loowit/Crescent Ridge, and Toutle trails.

Although the Ape Canyon Trail gets tens of thousands of visits annually by hikers and mountain bikers, no one has stepped up to maintain that classic trail on an annual basis. For that reason, we have established a Friends of Ape Canyon Facebook page and have two crew leaders committed to leading one or more work parties from the trailhead to the Plains of Abraham this summer.

How You Can Help

To stay up to date about work parties, hit “Like” on the Friends of Coldwater and Friends of Ape Canyon Facebook pages.

This will allow you to receive info about our efforts in those areas.

Other groups are active as well and would welcome your participation.

Some of these include Washington Trail Association (https://www.wta.org/), Mount St. Helens Institute (http://www. mshinstitute.org/), and Backcountry Horsemen of Washington (http://www. bchw.org/). All have been recognized for their proficiency.

Mount St. Helens Institute www.mshinstitute.org Science. Education. Exploration. The Mount St. Helens Institute connects people of all ages to Mount St. Helens and our natural world through educational programing designed to enrich visitors’ appreciation and understanding of the Pacific Northwest’s youngest and most active volcano.

BCHW - Back Country Horsemen of Washington • www.bchw.org Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Inc. (BCHW), is a state-wide, not-forprofit organization made up of 3000 members in 31 chapters across the state dedicated to: keeping trails open for all users; educating horse users in Leave-NoTrace practices; and providing volunteer service to resource agencies Washington Trails Association www.wta.org Hiking with Kids. More Fun, Less Whining.

Guidebook author Susan Elderkin on how to get more quality time on trail with your kids.

Hikes and Rides

If the following hikes aren’t on your list, consider adding them. Google for driving directions and more specific information.

From the Windy Ridge viewpoint, walk down the dirt road to a gate and then take Trail 207. Stay right at the intersection and you will be on the 207a. I recommend going counterclockwise because you’ll feel like you’re walking right into the crater. Take a left on the 216 and then the 216a to finish the loop. Total mileage is 8.8.

I like this hike because it’s never too steep, and it has pretty flowers and a hanging garden where springs seep out of a cliff. There is no shade so go early on a cool day. (Not open to bikers) ~ Gretchen Schwinn From Red Rock Pass, hike out Toutle Trail 238 through a spectacular lava field. Continue to the intersection with Butte Camp Dome Trail 238.

This will take you to Loowit Trail 216 at the 4,000-foot level. Approximate distance round trip is seven miles. This hike is less strenuous than climbing the mountain, does not require a permit, and provides a cool perspective of the volcano. (Open to bikers) ~ Camille Stephens The Siouxon Creek Trail is my all-time favorite. It’s an out-and-back in the Amboy area. You hike along a beautiful creek the entire way, passing some beautiful waterfalls. You are under the shade of the forest nearly the entire way. I like the fact that this hike is a bit out of the way, which keeps the number of people down. (Open to bikers) ~ Kate Denman The price of getting to Snowgrass Flat in the Goat Rocks Wilderness is 20 miles of dusty, washboard gravel road. But many hikers gladly pay the toll.The wildflowers are jaw-dropping once the snow disappears in July. The initial 4.1-mile hike is just for starters.

You can venture to Goat Lake, follow the Pacific Crest Trail to Cispus Basin, go north to Old Snow, or make a loop, returning via Goat Ridge. Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier are huge and visible from different vantage points above the treeline. To reach the trailhead, take Road 21 from two miles west of Packwood on US-12 and follow it 15 miles to the 2150 Road. Go three miles to the 2150-040 and follow it to one of two parking lots. Take Trail 96 or 96-A; they shortly merge. (Not open to bikers) ~ Curt Kipp

Former R.A. Long High School English teacher Jim LeMonds is a semi-retired writer, editor, and marketer who rides his mountain bike whenever he gets the chance. He lives in Castle Rock, Wash. His published books are South of Seattle and Deadfall.

See Jim’s photo, page 13.

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Astronomy

LOOKING UP / FRIENDS OF GALILEO

Sky Report: July 15 – August 15

By Ted Gruber Mars at its Finest

It’s really pretty hard not to notice Mars in July and August if skies are clear. The red planet hasn’t appeared this large or this bright since 2003, and won’t again until 2035. It rises in the southeast about 10:30pm in mid-July, and about two hours earlier by mid-August. Mars crosses the southern sky over the course of the night, remaining visible until dawn in mid-July, and setting in the southwest about 3:00am by mid-August.

Mars will appear brightest during the last week in July. The planet reaches opposition the night of July 26-27, which means the sun, Earth, and Mars all lie in a straight line. And on July 31, Mars makes its closest approach to Earth, about 35.8 million miles. While the planet becomes a bit fainter in August, it’s still impressive.

Evening Sky

Venus and Jupiter still dominate the early evening sky. Look for Venus in the west

and Jupiter in the south-southwest, starting about 30 minutes after sunset.

Fainter Saturn is less conspicuous; it follows Jupiter in its trek across the southern sky.

Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseids are usually the best and most popular meteor shower of the year. This year, the Perseids are active from July 17 to August 24, peaking the night of August 12-13. The shower is expected to produce a rate of up to 110 meteors per hour at its peak. And since the moon won’t be a factor, 2018 could offer the best viewing in years.

Kelso resident Ted Gruber makes a regular report to fellow members of Friends of Galileo, a familyfriendly astronomy club which meets monthly in Longview. For info about FOG, call Chuck Ring, 360636-2294.

To observe the Perseids, face east and generally look 30° to 45° above the horizon, although you’ll see meteors above and below that range.

The actual peak is predicted between 1:00pm on August 12 and 1:00am on August 13. If this prediction holds, peak activity will already be in progress once darkness falls on August 12. The night of the peak isn’t the only time to look for Perseids – you can see them any night while the shower is active – but you’ll see fewer meteors farther away from the peak.

The Perseids are so named because the meteors appear to radiate from a point in the sky within the constellation Perseus.

The meteors are actually tiny dust particles that illuminate as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere.

The dust particles are remnants left by comet 109P Swift-Tuttle on its numerous passes through the inner solar system.

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will host a public sidewalk observing session the evening of Friday, July 20 (weather permitting). Join us starting around 9:00pm in the parking lot outside Starbucks at 808 Ocean Beach Highway in Longview. Several club members will have telescopes set up to observe the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other celestial objects. If the skies are overcast or it’s raining heavily on July 20, we’ll instead try for July 21, again weather permitting.

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

The Original Pietrio’s Pizzeria Homestyle cooking from the 1960s-1970. All natural ingredients. Beer and wine available. Open Wed. thru Sun, 7am–8pm. 1140 15th Ave., Longview. See ad, page 15.

The Carriage Restaurant & Lounge

Full breakfast, lunch and dinner 6am– 9pm. Full bar in lounge, open 6am.

Three happy hours daily (8–10am, 12– 2pm, 5–7pm). Group meeting room, free use with $150 food/drink purchases.

1334 12th Ave. 360-425-8545.

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.

360-353-3512.

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

Lunch, Dinner. Burgers, hand-cut steak; seafood and pasta. Restaurant opens 11am, Lounge 12 Noon. Closed Monday.

360-967-2333

Toutle/Mt St Helens Fire Mountain Grill 9440 Spirit Lake Hwy, Milepost 19. Lunch & Dinner: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks seafood, chicken & dumplings, housemade cobblers and infamous Bigfoot Burger. Riverside dining. Open daily 10am–6pm. 360-274-5217.

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

33 draft beers. Full bar. Family-friendly, weekly jazz and acoustic dinner hour sets on Weds. 360-636-1616. See ad, page 14

Sunshine Pizza & Catering 2124 Columbia Blvd.

Hot pizza, cool salad bar. Beer & wine.

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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 8.

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.

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

See ad, page 8.

Country Folks Deli 1329 Commerce Ave., Longview. Serving lunch and dinner. Sandwiches, soups, salads. Open M-Sat 11am. 360-425-2837.

See ad, page 10.

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.

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Happy House

Chinese Restaurant & Lounge 1312 Commerce Ave., Longview.

Chinese and American food. $5.95 Lunch Special. Sun-Mon Karaoke, Fri-Sat DJ. 360-577-2639. Hours?? See ad, page 14.

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 13.

Masthead Castaways 1124 Washington Way, Longview.

Famous fish & chips, gourmet burgers, Chowders. 13 beers on tap.

360-232-8500. See ad, page 8.

Red Kitchen 848 15th Ave., Longview. Cocktails, taps, vino. Traditional diner fare, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Sandwiches, burgers, funky comfort food, incl. Bacon Gouda Mac n Cheese, shepherd’s pie, healthy options. Full service bar, incl 12 taps. 7am–10pm, M-F, 8am–10pm Sat-Sun.

Roland Wines 1106 Florida St., Longview Authentic Italian wood-fired pizza, wine, and beer.

Casual ambience. 5–9pm Wed-Sat. See ad, page 14.

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 7am–4pm, Sat-Sun 9am–4pm.

360-232-8642 See ad, page 11.

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Fultano’s Pizza 51511 SE 2nd.

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

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

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Restaurant

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

Warren Warren Country Inn 56575 Columbia River Hwy. Fine family dining. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Fri Prime Rib special, Taco Tuesday. Full bar. M-Th 8am–9:30pm, Fri-Sat 8am–10:30pm, Sun 9am–9pm.

Karaoke Fri & Sat.503-410-5479.

Woodland The Oak Tree 1020 Atlantic Ave., Woodland. Full breakfast, lunch 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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Miss Manners

from page 15

That makes it easy to understand customers’ confusion. You can clarify the situation by saying, “I’m always happy to chat with you here, but I have a strict policy of separating my work from my private life.”

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 83-year-old father has advanced Alzheimer’s, and we are planning his final arrangements. I am charged with his finances and handling all of his affairs.

My ex-stepmother (they were married 25 years) divorced my dad right after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis as she just “couldn’t deal with it” — leaving his care to me and my siblings. The family does not maintain contact with her. She also took all of their possessions when they split up, and left us to find an assisted-living care facility for Dad. I do NOT want her at his funeral, nor do any of my family; however, my mother — they were divorced 46 years ago, but are on good terms — says I should invite her.

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terminated by vile behavior. As no one is on speaking terms with the ex-wife now, Miss Manners sees no obvious (or etiquette) reason to modify that at your father’s death.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is appropriate for ex-spouses at funerals?

GENTLE READER: Refraining from any behavior that could lead to another funeral, or the hope for one.

Whether that means the former spouse should keep in the background when paying respects, or that making oneself known would be comforting, is probably best known to the former partners themselves, Miss Manners would think.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We often have friends over for casual dinners and they reciprocate regularly, which is very nice. When setting the table, we put out what most people will normally use for a meal: utensils, napkins, serving implements, salt and pepper shakers, and glassware for whatever beverage is being served (usually water, iced tea or wine).

Often we are told, “That’s too much stuff on the table,” and we politely ignore such remarks. When we go to the homes of others, we regularly

find absolutely nothing on the table other than a single fork at each place.

Platters of food are presented with no serving utensils.

Invariably, someone will ask for a knife, a napkin, butter, a glass of water, etc., and then there is another frantic search of the kitchen for the requested item, with the hosts having to jump up and down frequently.

Whatever happened to “setting the table”— a very basic household chore that most of us learned at an early age?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, who have lived in our tight-knit neighborhood for more than 25 years, have just become the first to take down our old house and build a new, larger one in its place. We wanted to stay in the neighborhood we loved, with old friends nearby.

We will be inviting many friends and neighbors to see the house before we cont page 38

GENTLE READER: What, indeed — especially since Miss Manners has no doubt that these same people registered at their weddings, birthdays and housewarmings for all that stuff they now deem excessive.

Rude observations of your correctly appointed table may be greeted with, “Maybe it’s strange, but we like to have all the eating implements we will need at the table so that we can fully enjoy your company.”

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Miss Manners

from page 36

move in, as there has naturally been a lot of curiosity and we want to get the “tours” over with all at once.

I have always been taught that “if you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all,” but I find this is not always the case with others. I don’t know how to handle criticisms of our taste or what we did or did not choose to spend money on.

Already, a woman has asked the size of the house and number of bathrooms, and immediately told me that her son’s house is twice the size with en-suite bathrooms for all the bedrooms (which we do not have).

I feel this is very rude, but do not know if I should say so to her face or try to brush it off.

I’m afraid such remarks do cause me stress, and more than a couple like this are likely to make me ill and spoil the event.

Even thinking about it is giving me a headache.

nice! I’m sure he must be very happy with his house, and you must be very proud of him.” In order to make this a conversation, rather than a competition, you must say it with cheerful enthusiasm.

But do you really want to invite people whom you apparently know to be tactless and critical? Couldn’t you let them suffer with curiosity by saying, “Oh, really, there’s nothing much to see. It’s just an ordinary house with a bit more room than we had before”?

If you must let them in, you could respond to any such unpleasant remarks by saying, “Perhaps you would do it differently, but this is what suits us.”

••• Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

GENTLE READER: What are you fantasizing that you would say to your neighbor’s face? “Oh, good for him”?

the celebration of family and friends. It is encouraging to me that folks are more willing to call a friend for a ride home, or respond to a suggestion that they call a taxi or family member for transport, if they over-drink.

I am committed to promoting wine as a health lifestyle and I’m committed to helping educate people to the higher law of responsibility.

Until we all get to the place where we don’t have to worry about over-indulgence because we don’t see any advantage to doing it, I recommend you get a personal breathalyzer, available at various local pharmacies and retail stores for about $40– 60. Use it as a learning tool, so you can learn how alcohol affects you.

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All right. Miss Manners simply wants to work on the diction, and perhaps a bit on the wording. Practice saying, “How

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Blackwood on Movies

TWO FOR THE SHOW

“Oceans 8,” or “Oceans 11”— Again?

“Oceans 11” (1960) first appeared on-screen as Lewis Milestone’s “Oceans 11,” a classic Hollywood director of “All Quiet of the Western Front” (1930) and “Of Mice and Men” (1939). His cast was Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack, including Frank, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. with Angie Dickinson whose legs were to die for. The 1960 Las Vegas atmosphere was often tempered with gangster style, as opposed to the corporate feel of Las Vegas today. Frank and Dean had a good time making that film. It made money and was worth watching.

By Dr. Bob Blackwood Now, frankly, we have a wonderful cast. Why doesn’t the film come off as well as it should? I guess it is just the lack of a well-written script for Sandra Bullock. Corden seems to get more action that she does; that’s not good.

She should be the hustler, the source of juice. Instead, she is just one of the girls. They should have played the film for laughs if they were not going to play it for action.

It’s not easy to steal money from casinos. And it is not easy to get laughs in a movie that doesn’t give Sandra Bullock some clever lines. She is a star, but she needed something to do and to say.

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Sandra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, and Awkwafina star in “Ocean’s 8.” Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures

In 2001, Steven Soderberg, director of “Out of Sight” (1998) with George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, did the second version of “Ocean’s 11” with George Clooney and Brad Pitt. It sold a lot of tickets and earned four awards from various organizations.

Now we have “Oceans 8” (PG-13) directed by Gary Ross of “The Hunger

Games” fame. “Oceans ” made about $118 million in its first 10 days in the US and elsewhere. It cost an estimated $70 million; just look at the cast. Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean has Cate Blanchett as her strong and attractive right arm. Other stars include Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Sarah Paulson and Rihanna to put a song in your heart. James Corden is the token male star, who seems to steal a lot of screen time.

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s a longtime resident of Chicago, I never like to miss a gangster film. Kevin Connolly, the director, has to take the fall for “Gotti” (Rated R). I knew the real-life history of John Gotti, a New York gangster whose elegant clothing was stunning and whose vicious methods gave him power in New York. John Travolta did a good job as Gotti, but the script could have been better. Spencer Lofranco as John Gotti Jr. also did what he could with the script. If you are not a gangster buff, leave this one alone.

Even if you are, well, don’t go out in the rain to see it.

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Memories of Spirit Lake

y boyhood summers spent at Spirit Lake in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens were simply wonderful. That first dive into the icy water in the YMCA camp swimming area was breathtaking — literally, breathtaking. The day hikes to Coe’s Mine, Lang’s Mine and the overnight treks to Meta Lake, Donnybrook. and timberline up on the mountain’s edge gave us life learning experiences. After three or four days of fishing, cooking what we caught, collecting wood for the nightly campfires and making hotcake breakfasts for our counselors, we campers spent our final mornings working to leave the campsite better than we found it. One of those campers was young Hal Calbom.

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As a native northwest girl, I am proud of Cowlitz County’s clean portfolio. From self-sustaining forests that employ a large percentage of our population while providing daily essentials, to the rivers that provide us the opportunity to recreate in so many ways, while serving as the gateway to worldwide commerce. Electricity serves as the essential tool to our large industries that manufacture what we, as a county, use and also distribute worldwide. Understanding the strength of our rivers and the hydro-systems they support and in turn the communities they strengthen is important. Because of hydropower, the Northwest has half the carbon footprint than the rest of the country.

That should make us proud.

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By Alice Dietz

Dam, We’re Clean!

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ustainable, clean, environmentally friendly, renewable and local are a few examples of the choice marketing descriptions for many brands these days. As we continue to see a rise in the desire to foster a clean environment for the generations to come, it is important to identify where we have been.

Photos from the 1939-circa boyhood scrapbook of Don Packard, who enjoyed Spirit Lake and was later YMCA Camp Director there.

Image courtesy of Kate Packard.

Hal’s “Production Notes” in this issue’s People + Place feature (page 21) is some of the finest writing I’ve read. While pre-eruption and post-eruption articles about Mt. St. Helens are numerous and varied, I think Hal’s interview with Abi Groskopf gives a fresh take on what the mountain means to Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon.

I have a hunch it will resonate with the thousands of young campers (now grown men and women) who spent summers at Spirit Lake, whether at the Longview “Y” Camp, the area Boy Scout Camp, or the Girl Scout Camp around the Lake nestled in Bear’s Cove.

I spoke with a man the other day who told about his recent climb up St. Helens. I couldn’t resist bragging a bit about having climbed it myself...when it was twice as high as now.

Our mountain is a destination for curious people from around the world, yet I know folks who live within an hour of this geological wonder who have never taken time to drive up for a visit. I promise: You won’t be sorry.

And take a copy of the Reader along for a picture with the mountain in the background.

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Longview native Ned Piper enjoys reading, writing, and schmoozing with CRR advertisers and readers.

Cowlitz PUD has been a source of clean renewable energy since it was cool to smoke cigarettes on television and seat belts didn’t exist.

When considering all the reasons we choose to live in the Northwest, the abundance of green and clean are one of the first things to come to mind — but what about the resources we use to help us navigate through the day?

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Ninety percent of Cowlitz PUD’s energy comes from clean hydroelectricity from the Bonneville Dam and our Swift No. 2 Hydroelectric Project.

Dam, we’re clean.

Be sure to tune into the Mariner’s game on July 22nd as it is Hydro Appreciation Day at Safeco Field!

••• Alice Dietz is Communications and Public Relations Manager at Cowlitz PUD. Reach her at adietz@cowlitzpud.org, or 360-501-9146.

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