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oliday greetings! Let the whirlwind begin. I hope everyone is looking forward to their favorite mix of activities and traditions. Whether this means lively, high-energy festivities, or more mellow, reflective moments, may we all find plenty of ways to enjoy this time of year.

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CRR’s new Rag Tag Holiday Band, comprised of wind musicians of many skill/ experience levels, will be popping up around the area on Dec. 16. If you see them, join the fun and sing or clap along!

Amid all the glittery flurry of shopping, gift exchanges, cocktail parties, cookiebaking, and sumptuous holiday meals, we can also think gently and generously of those who may not be having such a “holly jolly” Christmas.

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Lewis & Clark

The end of the journey for Meriwether Lewis More shocking than House of Cards!

After the triumphant return of the Corps of Discovery, Meriwether Lewis’ life spiraled downward until, on October 11, 1809, the 35-year old lay dead in a pool of blood. What happened? How could this be?

A new job and life’s a mess

to his new position in St. Louis and he soon realized he was not suited for the job. Piles of paperwork relating to land claims, quarrels and feuds among Indian trading companies, and partisan politics made Lewis wish he had never accepted the appointment.

Upon their return to St. Louis in His personal life had begun to fall apart, 1806, Lewis and as well. While Clark, along Lewis courted We are pleased to present with Big White, several women, Installment 30 of Michael Perry’s popa Mandan Indian none would agree ular 33-month series which began with chief, headed to marry him. He CRR’s April 15, 2004 inaugural issue. east to meet with drank too much During the 2004-2007 Bicentennial Thomas Jefferson.

Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark and was taking Expedition, each installment covered In 1807, President opium to help their travels 200 years prior. We are reJefferson made him sleep. Both peating the series for the enjoyment of Captain Lewis William Clark and both longtime and more recent readers. governor of the President Jefferson To find prior installments visit Upper Louisiana were concerned crreader.com Click “Archives.” InstallTerritory and gave ment #1 ran in the July 2015 issue. about the lack of him 1,400 acres of progress on the land. It took a year 3-volume set of for Lewis to report books Lewis had promised to write about the Corps of Discovery. After his initial efforts in Michael Perry enjoys 1806 to obtain help in publishing the local history and proposed book, Lewis apparently never travel. His popular wrote a single page of the manuscript.

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After losing money in land speculation, he grew more depressed as debts mounted up. Worst of all, Lewis felt

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his honor had been tarnished when he was formally rebuked in July 1809 for unauthorized expenditures and the government refused to pay some of his vouchers. A month later, Lewis decided he had to go to Washington to plead his case in person. Part of his reason for going may have been to deliver the original Lewis and Clark expedition journals to a publisher in Philadelphia.

When Lewis met with Clark in St. Louis to explain his problems, he turned over deeds to his land to Clark to be used to pay his debts. Clark could see Lewis was in poor health – both physically and mentally. He tried to talk him out of the trip, but Lewis insisted on going. On September 4, Lewis and John Pernier, his free mulatto servant, along with Lewis’ Newfoundland dog named Seaman, boarded a keelboat going from St. Louis to New Orleans.

Journey to the Big Easy: not so easy!

Lewis became ill during the trip, possibly from malaria he contracted in 1803. His journal contained several references to “bilious fever” and “pills of opium and tartar.” Lewis wrote a will on September 11th designating his mother as his sole beneficiary. The boat arrived at Fort Pickering (near present-day Memphis) on September 15. Gilbert Russell, the Fort’s commander, later wrote that Lewis had been drinking heavily and was in “a state of mental derangement.” The keelboat’s crew told him Lewis had “made two attempts to Kill himself, in one of which he had nearly succeeded.” Lewis was put on a 24-hour suicide watch “until he recovered” a week later.

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He begins the book announcing upfront that “The universe is under no obligation to

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Celestial shock and awe make sense to you.” Just as well, since it doesn’t. And not just to me. The eminent British astrophysicist Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1942) once explained how the universe works as “Something unknown is doing we don’t know what.” Which is what I’ve always kind of thought, too.

Tyson explains complex concepts, like dark matter (“dark matter’s effects are real. We just don’t know what it is.”) and dark energy (“So what is the stuff? Nobody knows.”) and, in fact, he concludes, “Most of the universe is made up of stuff about which we are clueless.” Which brings us back to good old Sir Arthur.

Still, Tyson’s and Eddington’s cosmological ignorance is of an exponentially higher caliber than my cosmological ignorance, and it was fascinating to read Tyson’s account of how humankind, from the ancients to today’s astrophysicists, has tried to make sense of this mysterious phenomenon we call the universe.

Tyson also manages to evoke that same sense of celestial shock and awe that his predecessor Carl Sagan did

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…unrelenting skeptics might declare that “seeing is believing”—an approach to life that works well in many endeavors, including mechanical engineering, fishing, and perhaps dating. It’s also good, apparently, for residents of Missouri. But it doesn’t make for good science. Science is not just about seeing, it’s about measuring, preferably with something that’s not your own eyes, which are inextricably conjoined with the baggage of your brain. That baggage is more often than not a satchel of preconceived ideas, post-conceived notions, and outright bias.

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If you consider yourself to be in that category of people who are “in a hurry,” yet desire at least a rudimentary introduction to astrophysics and want to understand just how “ununderstandable” the universe is, you might enjoy this slender volume, too.

I’m certainly glad I read it. And just in time for that recent major cosmological event of two neutron stars colliding into each other (recent=130 million years to reach us.) Which sounds about right: 130 million years for me to finish a book on astrophysics.

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so well: “Time to get cosmic. There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on any beach, more stars than seconds have passed since Earth formed”—we’re talking four billion years ago, so don’t bother trying to work out the math in your head.

Finally, Tyson has a humility that is refreshing in our current age of Super Egos wed to Colossal Ignorance. He writes “We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to figure itself out—and we have only just begun.”

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Lewis & Clark

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British war ships in the Gulf of Mexico worried him. In a letter to President Madison, he wrote, “my fear of the original papers relative to my voyage to the Pacific ocean falling into the hands of the British has induced me to change my rout and proceed by land through the state of Tennisee to the City of washington.”

The Natchez Trace was a 450-mile long trail from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. James Neelly, an Indian agent, accompanied Lewis since robberies were common along the path. They left Fort Pickering with their two servants on September 29. During the night of October 10, two packhorses wandered off (one carried a trunk containing Lewis’s Corps of Discovery journals). Major Neelly stayed behind to look for the horses while Lewis, who was very sick, rode ahead to a tavern, or inn, called Grinder’s Stand (the two servants followed behind him). That night, Lewis was shot and died. No completely satisfactory explanation for his death has ever been found.

He said…

A week later, on October 18, Neelly wrote a letter to Jefferson saying that Robert Grinder had not been home

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when Lewis arrived, and that Mrs. Grinder, “discovering the governor to be deranged, gave him up the house & slept herself in one near it.” Neelly went on to say, “His servant and mine slept in the stable loft some distance from the other houses. The woman reports that three o’Clock she heard two pistols fire off in the Governors room; the servants being awakened by her, came in but too late to save him. He had shot himself in the head with one pistol & a little below the Breast with the other - when his servant came in he says; ‘I have done the business my good Servant, give me water.’ He gave him some, he survived but a short time.”

Neelly said he didn’t arrive until “some time after“ Lewis had died from the two .69 caliper (5/8” diameter) pistol balls. Neelly had Lewis’ two trunks forwarded to Washington, and told Jefferson two more trunks had been left at Fort Pickering. But Neelly stole Lewis’ horse, his silver watch, his rifle and both pistols. The money Lewis was carrying disappeared, too.

She said…

Eighteen months later, in May 1811, Mrs. Grinder told Alexander Wilson a story containing more details than found in Neelly’s 1809 letter. “In the same room where he expired,” Wilson wrote, “I took down from Mrs. Grinder the particulars of that melancholy event.”

She said Lewis “came there about sunset, alone, and inquired if he could stay for the night.” When asked if he was traveling alone, he said two servants would arrive soon.

When Mrs. Grinder called Lewis to supper, he only ate a little before jumping up, “speaking to himself in a violent manner” with his face flushed, ranting about his enemies in

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Even though Mrs. Grinder had prepared a bed for Lewis, he told her he wanted to sleep on the floor and had his servant bring his bear and buffalo skins. Mrs. Grinder went to the kitchen by the main cabin to be with her four young children and a 13-year old slave girl. Unable to sleep, Mrs. Grinder heard Lewis walking back and forth and talking to himself “like a lawyer.” Around 3am she heard a pistol shot and something falling on the floor, followed by “O Lord!” Then she heard a second pistol shot.

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A few minutes later Lewis was at her door, calling out: “O madam! Give me some water, and heal my wounds.”

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DOWNTOWN LONGVIEW Longview resident Linda McCord is upbeat about Downtown Longview.

With the final phase of the City of Longview’s streetscape improvement project recently completed, Commerce Avenue is looking good and several new businesses have opened lately.

The accomplished painter and fibre artist, long active in the local art scene, has just remodeled the space at 1233 Commerce, formerly a secondhand store, and opened McThread’s Art Works. The transition of the space was impressive, she said, judging by the landlord’s reaction when he first saw the results.

“This is amazing!” he said.

“There’s gonna be a revival,” McCord said. “I’m positive.” And she is contributing to it in a steady way, she joked. “I keep fixing up all these old buildings!”

Seven years ago, following the death of her son, partly as a project to help during the grieving process, she remodeled a space to open Lord & McCord Art Works on Commerce and, later, moved to another space on Broadway, which she also remodeled, for McThread’s Wearable Art. She closed McThread’s a year ago to operate a home-based gallery. Finding

that her location was too far out of town to prove viable, she decided to return to Downtown Longview.

“I really missed my customers,” she said. Typical of many artists, “I’ve been a loner most of my life, but with Lord & McCord, I realized how much Ioved being around people and showing off the product.” She also missed arranging art and merchandise and designing window displays. And now she’s happily back at it.

The new gallery is 1,800-sq ft, double the space of her last downtown gallery.

She said she’s learned about business and retail marketing over the years and enjoys experimenting, evaluating, adjusting and trying new things.

One new activity — whose name alone brings smiles — will be featured in this gallery: “Art Bark” on Tuesdays, when customers will have the chance to shop with their dogs. Water, goodie bags of treats and a special pet-friendly (offcarpet) area will be provided.

McThread’s Art Works features creations by McCord, along with Jean Watson, Jeannette Fedorka, Cookie King, Miss Marie, Melinda Brein, Alessa Berringer, Ken Knodell and Michael Metz. Their work includes fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, fused glass felted animal art and a few paintings and prints.

NEWS AT THE PORT Mark Price recently joined the Port of Longview as Director of Marine Terminals, to manage cargo operations and ensure that Port facilities operate at a high volume.

Price joins the Port as it undertakes major infrastructure projects and expansion. He will work closely with the Business Development Department Mark Price, Port of Longview’s new cargo to establish key marketing operations manager “IRM appreciates the opportunity cargo strategies to secure new to return to a Port and a community maritime opportunities and expand that played a significant role in our the Port’s customer base. company’s history and intends to “The Port of Longview is an established grow and sustain commodity volumes leader in the cargo handling industry,” through the facility and increase job said Price in a press release. “I believe frequency and revenue,” said IRM my proven track record in managing Vice President Tim Mahoney in the safe, environmentally sound and press release. “We have immediate productive cargo operations will intentions to improve existing continue to add to the Port’s components of the bulk loadout successes.” facility, while working to expand the Prior to joining the Port, Price on-site rail footprint.” oversaw Kinder Morgan’s operations In April 2016, the Board of in Portland, Vancouver and Longview.

Commissioners adopted the Strategic He also brings more than 20 years of Business Plan as a roadmap to generate experience working on the waterfront jobs and economic growth for the across the Pacific Northwest. region. By signing with IRM, the Port is working in fulfillment of its goal to In a move to maximize productivity maximize use of under-utilized assets, at Bridgeview Terminal,The Port of as identified in the Plan.

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Roland on Wine

The corkscrew turns Gift ideas for wine enthusiasts ~

By Marc Roland novice or connoissier

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t’s the holiday season and I thought I would talk again about gift giving for the wine lover in your life. Let me say from the start, for those who will skip over this article: Buy wine!

Really. Why would you spend $200 on a fancy bottle opener rather than buy a bottle of Dom Perignon for $100?

But you could buy the user-friendly Corevin wine system that keeps your wine safe from oxidation. A needle goes into the cork and a shot of argon gas keeps the wine protected and creates enough pressure to allow the wine to be poured, and then, Viola!

The cork reseals, and continues protecting the wine.

Or you could show your wine savvy and get a $20 double-level waiter’s corkscrew, which almost all sommeliers use. Who opens a bottle of fine wine and doesn’t drink the whole bottle, anyway?

Or you could buy a fancy decanter. These glass things are a work of art. I especially like the Riedel Amadeo. It’s shaped like a swan, kind of Picasso-esque, and for $450, your special wine lover will adore it. They may not use it because 90% of wine doesn’t need to be decanted.

Why? Because big wine makes the wine by fining and filtering it so it won’t ever throw any sediment and most wine is not bottle-aged before release and tastes fresh right out of the bottle. Now, if your wine lover has a cellar and keeps a collection of old bordeaux wine, the decanter could be a good idea, but they probably will already have one.

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Another popular gift these days is the wine aerator, like the Vinturi. This red wine aerator infuses oxygen into wine as it’s poured through a glass chamber into the stem, immediately releasing the wine’s aroma and enhancing its flavor.

Also included is a stand and cleaning kit. I have used one of these and done some experimenting. Conclusion? It does seem to open up some additional aromas and flavors sooner, but who is in a hurry? Wine drinking is an exercise in sipping and enjoying. Once the wine is exposed to air and is swirled a bit, any “off” flavors tend to blow off anyway.

Most wine lovers figure this out and the aerator devices end up in a drawer in the bar.

How about cute bottle stoppers? I have a lot of them already, but one more would be cool.

Maybe one with a German Shepherd top to remind me of my favorite winery dog, Luna. But again, how many of these things can I have? And because I rarely have any wine left to stopper up, my bar drawer runneth over. A simple rubber stopper, without the bust of Bacchus, will do just fine, but probably wouldn’t make an impressive gift.

What about wine chillers? Wine Pearls created by Steven Chavez and Justin English allows you to enjoy white wines by the glass at their ideal sipping temperatures. My question is: What is the ideal sipping temperature? Many whites, especially fuller-bodied with oak, taste great at room temperature, while lighter crisp whites need to be colder, but not freezing. Wine Pearls

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are stainless steel cubes that you put in the freezer and then drop into your wine to keep it cool.

Neat concept, but it seems like it would be difficult to control how cold the wine gets, and they will start to warm up as soon as they are removed from the freezer. Also, I’m not sure I like the look of stainless steel dice in my drink.

Now, if it is expensive champagne, go ahead and take the time to set it in an ice bucket. That’s a beautiful thing and worth the effort. There is no end to the other devices or accouterments out there that are supposed to enhance the wine experience, from wine glasses to wine platitudes written on plaques or wine barrel heads, the fact is it’s about the wine, so why not splurge on a bottle of exceptional wine?

think they do know the difference, then stick to the mentioned wine devices. If they do know, then let me give you a few bottles everyone knows are great and expensive. Give that!

Here are a few suggestions: 2006 Dom Perignon Champagne with gift box. $189 at wine.com 2014 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-duPape . $69 at BevMo 2014 Stags’ Leap Winery, The Investor, Napa Valley Red Blend. $66 at amazon.com 2013 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 2013 (Willamette Valley) $70 at domainserene.com 2013 Leonetti Merlot Walla Walla. $89 at plummarket.com

One of our good friends gave Nancy and me a memorable gift of fine wine for our anniversary recently. It was beautifully presented in a wood wine box that we really appreciated.

Great wine is expensive, and your wine lover will know the difference in price between a grocery store wine and a wine picked from a wine shop or online from a great winery. If you don’t

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But as we officially start the holiday season there is one drink made with wine that works. Mulled wine is a red wine steeped with spices and served warm. It has been drunk in Europe for centuries. They call it Vin Chaud in France, Glogg in Scandanavia, and Glühwein in Germany. The main ingredient in mulled wine is, of course, red wine.

Try Zinfandel, and then a combination of cardamom, star anise, honey, black pepper, clove, cinnamon sticks and orange slices. To me, the keys is to not overpower the wine with spice, especially cinnamon. Many recipes call for apple juice, but I would skip the apple juice. Mulled wine is wine, after all, not cider.

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for some distance, raised himself by the side of a tree where he sat for a minute” before crawling back to his room. She said Lewis later returned to her door seeking water.

[Editor’s note: How she saw all this is a mystery since there had been a new moon just the night before. And since the waxing crescent moon set at 6:21 pm the night Lewis died, the sky would have been pitch black!]

Wilson wrote that after Mrs. Grinder “permitted him to remain for two hours in this most deplorable situation, she sent two of her children to the barn, her husband not being home, to bring the servants.” She said they found Lewis lying on the bed in his cabin, still conscious. Lewis “uncovered his side and showed them where the bullet had entered; a piece of his forehead was blown off… He begged they would take his rifle and blow out his brains,” in return for which “he would give them all the money he had in his trunk.” He told them, “I am no coward, but I am so strong, so hard to die.” He finally died around 7 am, “just as the sun rose above the trees.” After Lewis was buried on the Grinder’s property, his dog Seaman kept a vigil at the grave, refusing to eat, and soon died with grief.

Digging for the truth

Lewis’s grave was opened in 1848 prior to Tennessee’s construction of a 20-foot tall stone monument. A doctor examined Lewis’s remains to verify they built it in the right place and, without any explanation, the committee wrote: “The impression has long prevailed that under the influence of

disease of body and mind Governor Lewis perished by his own hands. It seems to be more probable that he died by the hands of an assassin.” That was the first official mention of murder – and was the beginning of the many conspiracy theories that continue to this day!

Alternative facts?

In 1838, almost 30-years after Lewis died, an Arkansas schoolteacher visited Lewis’s grave. He was able to locate and interview Priscilla Grinder in her home 25 miles north of the old tavern (it had burned to the ground).

Mrs. Grinder, then a 68-year old widow, had revised her story. She said three men had arrived after Lewis and the two servants. They left when Lewis drew a pair of pistols and challenged them to a duel. Mrs. Grinder said she heard three shots that night and saw Lewis crawling across the road on his hands and knees. She was surprised to see the servants coming from the stables because she thought they had shared the house with Lewis. She noticed Lewis’s servant was wearing the clothing Lewis had arrived in.

After searching for Lewis, the servants found him across the road, badly wounded and wearing old tattered clothes. They brought him back to the cabin where he soon died.

Whether these discrepancies were due to a blurred memory on the part of Mrs. Grinder or lies she had previously told, no one knows. However, Robert Smith, a post rider carrying mail along the Natchez Trace on the morning of October 11, 1809, reportedly came upon Lewis lying against a tree outside Grinder’s Stand with a bullet wound in

his head. These and other conflicting stories have fueled murder conspiracy theories for 170 years.

History repeats itself

After Lewis’s death, his servant, John Pernier, traveled from Grinder’s Stand to Virginia. Pernier had worked for President Jefferson from 1804 to 1807 before he became Lewis’s servant. Pernier met with Jefferson on November 26, 1809, and told him Lewis had committed suicide.

Jefferson accepted Pernier’s judgment and later wrote Lewis “had from early youth suffered from hypochondriac affections... inherited by him from his father.” Pernier also visited Lewis’s family seeking $240 Lewis owed him for back wages. Lewis’s mother refused to accept the story of suicide.

Then, seven months after Lewis’s death, the servant was dead. Pernier was described as “wretchedly poor and destitute” when he killed himself with an overdose of laudanum (tincture of opium) on April 29, 1810.

Next month we will examine what Captain Clark did after he returned.

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While it seems almost certain Lewis killed himself, some people feel he might have been the victim of a random murder since he was a distinguished traveler with money and goods. Maybe the two servants killed Lewis for his money? Or, maybe Neelly was part of a political conspiracy that wanted him dead.

Local legend holds that, a year after Lewis’s death, Robert Grinder was brought before a grand jury on a warrant for Lewis’s murder, but no records exist. So, yes, murder is a

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By Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

Spouse unilaterally making plans; Non-apologies don’t cut the mustard; Reining in a social butterfly spouse, etc., etc.

1. DEAR MISS MANNERS: Apparently at Thanksgiving, my husband’s sister winked at him and said, “You’ll have Thanksgiving at your house next year.” My husband said ‘OK’ without even asking me first.

I have not hosted an event like this in the time we have been together, and I am sure it is time for me to do so. I don’t necessarily have a problem doing it, but I feel very strongly that he should have consulted me first before agreeing. Especially since I am going to have to shoulder the burden of the work involved.

He thinks that he did nothing wrong in agreeing because it was all in fun. My main argument is that if he thinks he is right and what he did was OK, then what’s to stop him from making other plans without consulting me first?

Now he thinks I am a jerk because I am upset about it. I tried to explain to him that most people would feel the way I do. How do you feel about this?

GENTLE READER: While Miss Manners agrees that spouses should consult each other about issuing invitations, she would cut some slack for someone at a drawn-out meal cornered about an event in the distant future. This may be forgotten, or could be renegotiated 11 months from now. And if not, it gives your husband plenty of time to learn to cook, if he doesn’t already know how.

2. DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is your opinion of the non-apologies frequently offered by prominent figures when they are caught having done something illegal or immoral? I mean such statements as, “I’m sorry if you were offended by what I said/did ...” instead of “I’m sorry that I said/ did ...”

GENTLE READER: That they don’t realize that the public is on to this trick.

3. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I live in a small apartment building and he works from home. He is also a very gregarious person, and it is hard on him, having no opportunity to socialize during the day.

Now that the weather has improved, he’s started working on our back porch. In the afternoons, as he finishes

up, he greets every neighbor and passer-by and ends up inviting many of them to “stay awhile.” And they do.

Three or four days a week, I get home from my job to find a crowd around the door with my husband liberally dispensing wine and snacks to all and sundry. These guests then stay, and stay, and stay — sometimes through the dinner hour, and oftentimes until bedtime or later. Weekends are just as bad.

These are not my good friends. These guests drink all my wine, eat all my food, never reciprocate and never leave. It feels rude to walk away from the party, but there are other things I’d like to do in the evenings or on the weekend, like errands or housework or cooking dinner. Sometimes I just want to engage in my hobbies or read a book.

But I’m trapped by guests that I haven’t invited. Is there a polite way to disengage from the party, or do I just need to accept the hit to my time, wine rack, grocery budget and sanity and wait for winter to come around again?

GENTLE READER: Yes, about the groceries and wine. These are your husband’s guests, and presumably his shared larder. But without prior

However, there is a more important conversation that needs to happen with your husband — and soon. Without completely curbing his fun and occasional right to have impromptu guests, you may negotiate reasonable limitations.

Time restrictions, for example, may be set — as well as maximum volumes and grocery limits. And if violated, requests that the party continue at someone else’s house — or a local pub or cafe — should also be instigated by your husband.

4. DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes, when calling on the phone for some kind of customer support, I am connected to a person who can barely speak English, and it is almost impossible to understand what they are trying to say. What would be a good way to request another person to speak to, without being rude? This happens more often than not.

GENTLE READER: Etiquette demands that you make a reasonable effort to be patient with someone who is trying, in good faith, to be understood. But you cannot be expected to read minds. After the second or third request to repeat what was said -- and perhaps an apology for your own difficulties in understanding -- Miss Manners gives you permission to ask, “Would it be possible to speak with someone else? I’m having some trouble understanding what’s being said.”

5. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an email message from a business colleague whose parents lost

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The Longview Ski Club is an “over21 club,” founded in 1935, and one of the oldest Ski Clubs in the Northwest.

Members enjoy snow sports including alpine skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. When snow is scarce, the Club sponsors hikes.

For many years the club had a cabin on the base of Mt. St. Helens (pictured at right), and members hauled a rope tow motor and rope up the hill each weekend. Members skied the flanks of Mt. St. Helens until the mountain blew in 1980, destroying the lodge.

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Club meetings are held at St. Stephens Church Parish Hall, at 22nd Avenue and Louisiana Street, Longview. Meetings Holstart at 6:30pm, and are potlucks; BYOB. The Club also plans large and small group ski outings on weekdays and weekends.

The Longview Ski Club is a long-lived local institution, bringing those with a love of the outdoors to the sticks, slopes, and snow. Grab your skis, boards and boots and come join the fun.

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all of their belongings in a flood. She sent to all of her business acquaintances a list of suggested items that we should consider buying for her parents to help them recover.

I’m not certain how to respond! While I have all the sympathy on the earth for her parents, I’ve never seen anyone come right out and ask colleagues to buy things like this for people we’ve never met. The list contains ordinary household items, but she also has listed pretty expensive stuff like computer printers, power tools, and high-end toaster ovens.

How can I respond to her without being rude?

GENTLE READER: If you want to decline, you needn’t respond, any more than you would to any other solicitation to send money. A letter of sympathy would be gracious, but Miss Manners worries that such might not be well-received without the requested donation.

By no means should this be taken as an excuse to discourage charity. There are an extraordinary number of flood victims, and if you can help them or others in need, you certainly should. Miss Manners is only questioning the best way to do this.

Naturally, you will want to assist people you care about. And there are reputable organizations to which you can direct your more general compassion for others, rather than responding randomly to whoever asks.

If this sounds unduly harsh, it is because there is an epidemic of self-fundraising, and not all on behalf of the truly desperate.

Begging for help, which ought to be a last resort, has become so easy online that those who are not victims of disaster are asking for assistance with the ordinary expenses of life, and even for luxuries.

Evidently this is not the case with your colleague’s parents. But even the most generous people need some way of evaluating and prioritizing the torrent of

pleas pouring through the Internet. This is best done when you know the individual circumstances, or trust a filtering organization. Social embarrassment — the awkwardness of not complying with requests — should not figure into it.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a quiet, shy, introverted person, tend to have a slow response time, and don’t like to interrupt.

When in conversation with quick-witted, talkative people, I often don’t end up saying much. Which is fine, except when parting, the other person sometimes says, “I feel like I’ve done all the talking.”

I am always at a loss as to how to respond in a polite way, and, really, it makes me feel like a chump for not being more of a sparkling conversationalist. Help, please.

GENTLE READER: “Not at all. I enjoyed listening.” No doubt, rather than finding you boring, these conversationalists will find you all the more fascinating by being interested in them.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many people sent beautiful flowers to the services of my nephew’s wife. I’m fairly certain my nephew has not written a thank-you note to anyone in at least the 25 years his wife was able to do so. I am his closest living relative. Would it be appropriate for me to write them on his behalf? Would I start with a “Mark wants Oregon’s best you to know he ...” sort of thing? I’d like to make sure insulated units it’s acceptable before offering this bit of help to him.

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GENTLE READER: Yes, but then after a sufficient and respectful waiting period, Miss Manners advises you to encourage and tutor this nephew to start writing them on his own. Eventually he will want to return to socializing, and this skill will only help ensure that he is successful.

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mentioned in prior editions, we are planning a significant twist this year in celebration of Haikufest’s 10th anniversary.

By Gary Meyers The publisher/editor and family plan to be in Hawaii for the grand finale known as Basho Bash on the Beach. All CRR readers and HaikuFest participants who find themselves in Honolulu on February 20th are cordially invited to attend a reception hosted by CRR. The venue will be selected later based on the number attending. It could be Aloha Stadium or Rainbow Drive-In. A no-host dinner may follow the reception, depending upon the interest of attendees. To add your name to the guest list, please email publisher@crreader.com or call 360.749.1021.

HaikuFest Rules

•Traditional format: first line five syllables, second line seven syllables, third line five syllables. 5-7-5.

•HaikuFest is free and open to all.

•Awards will be made in two categories: Classic (nature-based with extra points given for Pacific Northwest and Hawaii); and Pop (free spirit, humorous, contemporary). The Publisher’s Citation will be awarded separately for one haiku selected by (surprise!) the publisher.

•Each participant may submit up to five previously unpublished haiku.

Entries become the property of CRR. •Entries can be submitted electronically (the preferred method) to haikucenter@aol.com (please put “haiku entry” in the subject line) or

by snail mail to Gary Meyers, 3045 Ala Napuaa Place #1406, Honolulu, HI 96818.

•The same stellar group that has distinguished itself in previous years will serve as judges. They are all friends, all professionals, all dedicated to giving each entry a thorough vetting, and all impervious, as far as I know, to bribery. We may have mentioned before that submitting entries on $100 bills could give you a slight edge. That was a joke!

•Entries will be accepted until midnight, Hawaii time, on January 25, 2018. Results will be announced in CRR’s February 15 issue, with a report on the Basho Bash on the Beach following in March.

As we have explained in previous HaikuFests, winners should not count on lavish prizes. Appropriate forms of tastefully-modest recognition are still being discussed.

We’re looking forward to reading all the new haikus and to seeing many CRR readers in Honolulu. Aloha nui loa!

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Longview native Gary Meyers is CRR’s HaikuFest founder/chief judge. He lives in Honolulu but visits SW Washington regularly.

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Heartwarming holiday festivities feature Santa, shopping, singing Nov 25–Dec 9

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astle Rock, Washington, and all its merry elves invite you to the 8th Annual Castle Rock Festival of Lights, with this year’s celebration continuing the traditions of a truly unique Northwest Christmas.

The lights come on Nov. 25 (and will stay on to Dec. 31), with Shop Small Saturday and several holiday bazaars throughout Castle Rock 11am–4pm at the American Legion Hall, 125 1st Ave., and at Parker’s Restaurant, 1300 Mt St Helens Way NE.

(at Exit 49). Local vendors will be happy to help you finish up your shopping with a great selection and fantastic prices.

Come back December 9th for a party throughout town.

Free pictures with Santa will be taken inside Fibre Federal Credit Union (202 Front Ave SW, Castle Rock) from 2pm and into the evening. Come by for a free cookie and cup of cocoa while you wait! Santa will take a break for the parade scheduled for 5:30pm. The tree lighting ceremony and caroling will immediately follow the parade.

The town will be full of good cheer all day long, with shop specials, street vendors, activities for the whole family, and plenty of photo opportunities with Frosty, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and a whole team of elves! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win fabulous raffle prizes!

For more info and a complete schedule of events, visit www.facebook.com/ CastleRockFestivalOfLights.

To you and yours from everyone at the Castle Rock Festival of Lights, may you have yourself a very merry Christmas!

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Holiday Cheer

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SOCIAL NOURISHMENT IN A WI-FI WORLD RECIPES

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A communal gathering place, the punch bowl beckons friends and strangers alike to share face-to-face conversation about life, and even the punch itself. Because instead of sipping a customized beverage for one, partygoers get to enjoy the same flavors together.

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ou’ve arrived at a festive bash, and your eyes sweep the crowd for friendly conversation. A few people are schmoozing on sofas, but most are mingling merrily around the buffet table.

Through the throng, you spot something you haven’t seen since you were a kid at Grandma’s New Year’s party: the crystal punch bowl, sparkling as if to invite you to dip its ladle into the fruity and fragrant beverage.

No longer languishing in Grandma’s attic or abandoned on yard sale tables, the traditional punch bowl is making a comeback, and for good reason. Besides flowing with tangy flavors and robust aromas, this happy basin allows its partakers the kind of old-fashioned social nourishment that is often lacking in our wi-fi world.

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“This divine drink,” as poet Samuel Coleridge described punch, dates back to the early 1600s when traders of the East Indian Company either mixed spices of India with a known English refreshment, or invented something on their own with available ingredients.

Kindled by the English Enlightenment, punch had its heyday in the 18th century, when kings and queens, poets and explorers alike, supped from a common bowl. It typically contained five ingredients, possibly taken from the Hindi “pãnch,” which means five, and included lemon or lime juice, water, spice, sugar, and liquor.

M a n y p e o p l e ’s f i r s t l i t e r a r y recollection of punch lies within the final pages of Dickens’ beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. At the end of the story, a reformed Ebeneezer Scrooge and his employee, Bob Cratchit, share a moment together.

“A Merry Christmas, Bob!” said Scrooge with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on his back.

“A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you for many a year! I’ll raise your salary, and endeavor to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon over a bowl of smoking Bishop*, Bob!” With the two gentlemen no longer divided by age, social rank, or politics, this hot spiced bowl becomes symbolic of Scrooge’s transformation and Cratchit’s forgiveness. It also brings two of the most unlikely people together as equals and friends.

The revival of the simple punch bowl might well serve its highest calling today, standing as an iconic symbol of harmony in our otherwise discordant world, and inviting us to partake in the sweetness of acknowledging our shared humanity. *Note about Smoking Bishop: This “clerical drink” is hot, spiced wine, similar to wassail — something like a hot sangria, scented with oranges and infused with sweet red wine or port.

In honor of Charles Dickens’ respect for the Temperance Movement, we present these two classic, nonalcoholic punch recipes. Pass the ladle and enjoy!

Classic Wassail Punch (serves 12)

2 quarts apple cider 2 cups orange juice 1/4 -1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 12 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 1 pinch ground ginger 1 pinch ground nutmeg In a slow cooker or a large pot over low heat, combine cider and juices.

Add seasonings. Bring to a simmer. If using a slow cooker, allow to simmer all day for a spiced aroma. Add red hot candies or clove studded orange slices for a festive look. Serve hot.

Berry Yummy Party Punch (serves 40)

3 pkgs (3 oz) berry flavored gelatin mix 2 cups sugar 13 cups boiling water 2 46-oz cans pineapple juice 16 oz bottled lemon juice concentrate 4 liters ginger ale, chilled In large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in pineapple juice and lemon juice concentrate. Divide into three gallonsized freezer bags, or six quart- sized bags, and freeze ‘til solid. Four hours before serving, place gelatin mixture in punch bowl and add ginger ale.

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Andrew, the bartender, whipped up a Hot Captain Morgan® Pumpkin Pie. This warming delight contains coffee, Captain Morgan ® Original Spiced Rum, pumpkin pie spice, Bailey’s Original Irish Cream, creamer, cinnamon, and Kahlua. Cinnamon sugar coats the rim, and whipped cream floats on the top. This sweet and tasty cocktail will cut through any evening’s frost.

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Tess, the night manager, made Christy and me the Bistro’s version of a Spanish coffee.

She blended hot coffee — mentioning it’s Guse’s Gourmet Coffee, roasted in Longview — with fresh orange juice, Gran Gala Liqueur, and Bacardi 151°.

Tess decorated the drink with whipped cream and a Bordeaux cherry. These cherries are not the dyed red Maraschinos most of us are familiar with; they are deep-dark purple cherries that pack a punch with incredibly rich flavor.

For our last stop in downtown Longview, we visited The Breakroom Bar at The Mill City Grill. Once inside the Grill, head upstairs and take a seat in the spirited bar and ask for Trina’s holiday concoction, the Salted Caramel Cider Toddy. Trina owns and operates the bar and restaurant.

We sat at the bar so we could watch the bartender make our beverage. The bartender began by salting the rim of the glass and then drizzling caramel all over the inside. She mixed Crown Royal Regal Apple, an apple-flavored whiskey, together with hot apple cider, poured it in the glass, stirred it with a cinnamon stick and garnished the glass with a slice of apple. The apple flavor stood front and center, and the caramel

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The salted rim cut through the sugar, balancing the flavors to perfection.

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W i n t e r Dream. He combined Arctic’s White Hot Chocolate mix with Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum and pumpkinflavored Kahlua. Topped with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle, this rich and creamy dessert-like cocktail warmed me to the bone.

The Office 842, a trendy spot offering gourmet small plates, radiates a sophisticated and lively club atmosphere. I arrived alone that night and Brittany, The Office’s mixologist and night manager, crafted a scrumptious new surprise for me to sample. She constructed a simple syrup of cinnamon and plums with Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum and scalding water. She topped off her Spiced Plum Toddy with whipped cream and sprinkled it with cinnamon.

A cinnamon stick garnished the innovative and delightful beverage. Brittany thought outside of the box on this one as the flavors were familiar, yet new and exciting. The drink is certainly one to enjoy encountering this season.

Amazing holiday winter warmers abound on the other side of the border in Oregon, too. The historic Goble Tavern on Highway 30, just six miles east of Rainier, abounds with pool tables and TVs to help keep visitors entertained. Michelle, one of the bartenders, created a Spiked Hot Chocolate. She poured a generous amount of steaming hot chocolate into a mug and laced it with Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum. Topping the chocolate delight with whipped cream, she finished with a liberal drizzle of chocolate sauce. My sense of traditional hot chocolate rose to a new level with the rum infusion. This “adult cocoa” may knock your socks off, so beware.

Remember the song, “Let it Snow”? Dean Martin sang, “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is so delightful.” Assemble a group of your adult friends and loved ones and light the fire in your bellies by sampling a few of these local winter warmer creations available this holiday season. But wherever you go — even if you decide to stay home and create your own concoctions — sharing winter warmers is sure to make everyone’s spirit bright!

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COOKING WITH THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER

Holiday Foods

No need to fret Holiday dinners thrive on tradition By Suzanne Martinson

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because this recipe calls for frozen he Pacific Northwest, west of hash browns. The night before, move the Cascades, is basically a land the frozen potatoes from the freezer of two seasons: rain and no rain. to the refrigerator To be honest, there to thaw. The day is also a third – the Wags have long claimed of the dinner, in holidays. that the definition of a large bowl mix And that’s when eternity is 'two people and the potatoes, 1 cup we start pawing a ham.” During the frantic sour cream, 1 can through our holiday season, a simple cream of chicken recipe boxes ham can be the ultimate soup and, if desired, and cookbooks, sustenance and time-saver chopped onions. because we know — an accompaniment to Spoon the mixture this: This year, it’s scrambled eggs at a hurried into a buttered probably our turn breakfast, a quick sandwich casserole dish and to entertain. in the car on a shopping sprinkle the top trip, a midnight snack while with grated cheddar Holidays can wrapping presents. cheese, if you like be hectic, so I’m

~ Suzanne M. your potatoes au here to help with gratin. Bake at a suggestion for a least one hour in dinner menu that, if a 350-degree oven not carefee, at least (longer if the hash browns are frozen). it’s within the realm of possibility in these dark days of rain and credit card For a green vegetable, try Brussels limits. sprouts. In a large zip-lock plastic bag, pour about ¼ cup olive oil mixed I’ll start with potatoes. I love potatoes. with a splash of balsamic vinegar, add My mantra in short is: Brussels sprouts and shake. Place the One potato, two potatoes, well-coated sprouts in a single layer Three potatoes, four. on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake at Five potatoes, six potatoes, 350º until the sprouts can be pierced Seven potatoes, more. with a fork, perhaps 20-30 minutes.

That’s where the Hash Brown Casserole In the last few minutes, warm the comes in my holiday menu, which rolls. I found that heating rolls in the centers around a simple baked ham, also includes roasted brussels sprouts, cont page 23 dinner rolls (homemade or storebought) and for dessert, French vanilla ice cream served with an unusual piece de resistance: Bacon-Pecan Shortbread Cookies.

I grew up on tghe family farm in Michigan. where we had meat at every meal. When my mother said, “Make a salad for dinner” (dinner was always served at high noon), she meant chopped cabbage with Miracle Whip dressing. In Western Pennsylvania, where my husband and I lived before returning here a decade ago, Pittsburghers would get in the holiday mood by lining up in front of the Honey Baked Ham shop. The first year the store was in business, it was nearly a two-hour wait.

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Versatile baked ham can be prepared in many different ways and embellished according to the season of the years or whimsy of the cook, can be the centerpiece of a holiday meal and/or the ultimate sustenance and holiday time-saver.

Bacon-Pecan Shortbread Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 cooked bacon slices, crumbed (3/4 cup) Maple Glaze Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.

Beat butter and sugars at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.

Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt; add butter mixture and beat until dough just comes together. Gently stir in crumbled bacon and pecans. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.

Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.

Bake at 350º for 25–30 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack. Lift shortbread from pan, using foil sides as handles.

Gently remove foil and cut shortbread into 24 rectangles. Drizzle shortbread with maple glaze.

Glaze: Whisk together 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon maple extract and 1-1/2 tablespoons milk until smooth, adding additional milk for desired consistency. Note: In lieu of glaze, we brushed the tops of the cookies with maple syrup. ~Southern Living Christmas Cookbook (presented by Dillard’s).

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If no meal of yours is complete without a green salad, go for it. I like to dress the greens with vinegar and oil. Bagged salad greens can do the job, but far be it

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The surprise ending to this holiday dinner – and I hope it will be a pleasant one for your friends – is the short bread cookies, which contain toasted pecans and — Surprise!— fried bacon.

Face it, everything’s better with bacon. And every holiday dinner guest deserves a dessert.

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Divine hands: angel’s playthings Portland Art Museum hosts Laika exhibit

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o you ever have that feeling that a divine hand is guiding all your actions in life? For the stop motion animation studio, Laika, that is the reality for their characters. Stop motion is produced by moving physical puppets and props ever so slightly, taking a picture and repeating the process thousands of times until, when the images are compiled, creating the illusion of movement. A variation is claymation and many will remember the British Wallace and Gromit, first appearing in 1990. Laika, founded 2005, is based in Portland and has created the films Coraline, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Paranorman.

My friend Vince and I recently went to see the inner workings of Coraline, my favorite film of the studio. We saw a combination of props from all four films and the actual puppets, each measuring 6-12 inches tall. Some were even 20 feet tall, in the form of a giant skeleton!

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Using the ever more popular technology of 3D printing, Laika creates hundreds of slightly different faces for their characters so they can pop them off and swap them out to achieve a full human range of emotion. Among the video parts of the presentation, we learned how the creators feel sort of like off camera actors, since they are ultimately in charge of crafting the script’s scenes with their own hands, but are often too shy to go on camera as actors themselves.

Films that employ a focused and unchanging video style can become timeless. Laika is unique because they mix computer generated imagery, or CGI, and hand crafted props to create stunning works of art. Pure CGI looks “obviously fake” because far better CGI techniques are invented the next year. On the other hand, pencil technology has never changed and looks as good as it did 100 years ago, like in Disney’s 1928 Steamboat Willie.

Some of my favorite things in the exhibit include Coraline’s garden, a place in the film that is 10 feet across and intricately decorated. The interesting thing about Laika is that they build all their sets and locations from scratch in their studio rather than flying to locations around the world like a traditional film studio.

Another highlight was the opening scene’s set from Coraline, with eerie metal hands working on a little blue haired doll. This triggered a fond

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memory of the 3D movie where we saw the sewing needle poking through the TV towards us, for an alarming sensation! Next were the large wormlike creatures with intricate moving parts from Kubo and the Two Strings.

One was a mix of a centipede and a dragon with armor, flying through the air and coiling around. In real life, this was about three feet long and encased in glass. The giant eyeball monster was about 15 feet tall and could be controlled by museum visitors via a bowling ball controller that mimicked the old fashioned trackball mice for computers.

Finally, all of the little handmade wardrobes for the characters were on display and the documentary we watched said that the costumes have to be incredibly realistic because the camera can get quite close to the subjects.

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*The Laika exhibition contains a zoetrope that produces a strobing effect and may trigger visitors with photosensitivity or epilepsy.

In the gift shop following the exhibit, you will find everything from elegantly designed mugs, the actual film blurays and dvds, as well as dolls and glassware.

If anyone in your family is a fan of Laika, this is a one stop shop for Christmas or birthday presents.

The Laika exhibit was definitely worth the trip and I highly recommend it to all animation and film fans. There is a small cafe near the gift shop and several other lovely eateries near the museum.

••• At press time, Perry Piper was traveling in Colombia, South America. Watch for his travel notes in the Jan 2018 issue.

He’s planning to join the CRR Rag Tag Holiday Band on Dec. 16 16instrument players to join him in the CRR Rag Tag Holiday Band (details, page 3).

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Holiday Foods

By Paul Thompson

MAN IN THE KITCHEN CLASSIC

Zucchini with Lemon Serves 6–8

2 lbs. small zucchini 20 cherry tomatoes, halved 4 oz. pine nuts 2 Tbl. fresh basil, chopped 2 Tbl fresh mint, chopped 7 Tbl extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbl. lemon juice 15 whole black olives Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper

French Zucchini Salad

W

hen traveling to interesting places, we often bring home new ideas that enrich our lives. I find myself wanting to recreate special recipes from my dining experiences afar.

On my visit to Paris with the Piper family a few years ago, we met Marthe Brohan through a Market Tour/French Cooking Class, in which we prepared our dinner in her kitchen. The group met at her apartment and were soon walking the paths of the amazing, expansive local fresh outdoor market, looking for dinner ingredients. A former restaurateur, Marthe was acquainted with many of the vendors, raising our expectations that she knew her craft, as well.

Wash and peel the zucchini, leaving strips of peel for “striped” effect. Slice very thinly (about 1/8-inch) with a “mandoline.” In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and olive oil with salt, pepper and all the herbs. Add zucchini and let stand in a cool place for 2 hours, mixing every 30 min. Heat pine nuts in a frying pan until golden brown.

Add toasted pine nuts to the zucchini (after the 2 hours), toss gently and serve with French bread and cheese on the side for a complete meal. Don’t forget the French wine!

Retired college professor Paul Thompson lives in Longview. He has written for CRR since its first issue, April 2004.

Photo by Perry Piper, Paris, 2013.

Soon we were back in her kitchen, washing, peeling and slicing veggies while she cut up the guinea hens, small, young chickens about 2 lbs. each. Most whole chickens in our markets weigh 4 to 5 lbs. Together, we also prepared a surprisingly good salad featuring zucchini, a vegetable that’s never been near the top of my “desire to eat” list.

After cutting the ends off the small zucchini, we peeled them in broad stripes, leaving about half the peel behind. Using a mandolin, we sliced the zucchini into nickel-size thicknesses, ready for the additional ingredients.

This “French Zucchini” is a tasty dish we’ve since prepared more than once. It would be a colorful addition to holiday tables. Joyeuses fêtes, mes amis.

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Dr. Bob on Movies

TWO FOR THE SHOW

Real life heroes and fantasy heroes

by a fire. Only the “kid” survived. It is worth seeing. Jeff Bridges, as the old pro is the desk man for the group and does a solid job.

If you read some of the Nordic and Germanic legends, you know that “Ragnarok” is the twilight of the gods—they fade away. And if you know Marvel and Hollywood, you know that they are not going to fade away, but they are going to have a big fight with the really bad guys and gals.

In Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Ragnarok,” we get to see Chris Hemsworth carry most of the action as Thor, which he does superbly. Cate Blanchett as Hela, the goddess of death, is Thor’s nemesis and is determined to be a

really bad gal. (Can you also really knock off such a good-looking yet really evil person?) Well…. In other words, folks, it may be the twilight of the gods, but we’ll probably see all of these folks plus The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and others in future films.

Personally, I like the forceful Blanchett as the goddess of death and would have liked to see more of her. As for Chris Hemsworth, he somehow manages to add a note of humor to this otherwise fairly grim tale. I chuckled a bit; maybe you will too. Cate is wild; Chris is responsible with a bit of humor. I stayed awake every minute.

You won’t snooze at the end.

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The young firefighter (Miles Teller) faces his experienced and determined boss, Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin) in “Only the Brave.” Distributor: Columbia Pictures.

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uring his early years, my father had been both a policeman and a firefighter. He told me once, when I inquired which was the more dangerous job, “both of them can be dangerous.” We see a lot of films about policemen shooting it out with bad guys, a job someone has to do, but the firemen are, in contrast, often forgotten in Hollywood and TV. Joseph Kosinski’s “Only the Brave” depicts the real-life legend of the “Granite Mountain Hotshots,” a team of firefighters who faced death often near Prescott, Arizona, and other places which were facing high winds and large fires. These men are portrayed as family men who are in good shape and can handle a firehose or an axe, set a fire to burn out another fire, or rescue people in distress. There

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Josh Brolin depicts the “Supe,” Eric Marsh. Miles Teller is the very young man who is just getting into the business to get away from his own personal demons—drugs and an unrealistic attitude toward women.

This is a film with a heart. At the end, we see 19 of the 20 “Hotshots” killed Dr. Bob Blackwood, professor emeritus of the City Colleges of Chicago, co-authored with Dr. John Flynn the book, Everything I Know about Life I Learned from James Bond. Mr. Blackwood lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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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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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.

Outings & Events calendar (free listing): Events must be open to the public. Non-profit organizations and the arts, entertainment, educational and recreational opportunities and community cultural events will receive listing priority. Fundraisers must be sanctioned/sponsored by the benefiting non-profit organization. Businesses and organizations wishing to promote their particular products or services are invited to purchase advertising (contact info, page 3).

HOW TO PUBLICIZE YOUR NON-PROFIT EVENT IN CRR Send your non-commercial community event’s basic info (name of event, sponsor, date & time, location, brief description and contact info) to publisher@crreader.com

Broadway Gallery Artists co-op. Classes for all ages, workshops and paint parties. Featured artists, Nov: Susan Miller (painting); Dec: Chris Wallace, Beth Bailey, Jane Derdon. Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 10-5:30. 1418 Commerce, Longview, Wash. 360-577-0544. www.thebroadway-gallery.com Tsuga Gallery Fine arts and crafts by area artists.

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

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

Koth Gallery Longview Public Library Nov:

Three Amigas; Dec: Christmas Quilters.

1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, Wash. MonWed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. 360441-5300.

Holiday Concert with Michael Allen Harrison Nov 25, 2pm. Columbia City Community Hall,

1850 2nd St., Columbia City, Ore. $20 per person. Appetizers and beverages, incl beer and wine, available for purchase. All event proceeds will benefit Columbia. City Community Hall capital campaign. Purchase tickets at City Hall in Columbia City. 503-397-4010.

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 2017-18 season now underway. See ad, page 16.

The Art Gallery at LCC •Thru Nov 30, works by LCC faculty, incl.

Ray Lynn Cooper (paintings), Michael Kohlmeier (scale model set designs), Jenny Mynhier (video), Marvin Pierson (digital photography), Judy Vander Maten (digital photography), Peipei Wallace (ceramics), Trudy Woods (ceramics).

•Jan 3-25 Sculptures by Michael Johnson, Tacoma artist/Univ. Puget Sound professor.

Artist reception Jan. 9, 4–6pm.

Rose Center for the Arts, 1600 Maple St., Longview, Wash. Gallery hours: Mon–Tues 10–6, Wed-Thurs 10–4 (closed Nov 21-23 and Jan. 15). Info: 360-442-2510 or lowercolumbia. edu/gallery.

Community Festival of Nativities

Fri-Sat-Sun, Dec.1-2-3 • 4–9pm More than1,000 nativity displays.

Musical performances by local artists each hour. Free admission. Children welcome. Allow at least 20 minutes to view the displays.

900 11th Ave, Longview.

Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Info: longviewfestivalofnativities.com or call Maryalice Wallis, 360-430-2517

Southwest Washington Symphony Christmas Concerts FIRST THURSDAY • Dec 7 Broadway Gallery Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists! See featured artists listed above.

Reception, 5:30-7:30pm.

Acoustic guitar & vocals

by Dian McCracken. www.the-broadway-gallery.com 1418 Commerce Ave. Downtown Longview, Wash.

McThread’s Art Works Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists! Reception, 5:30-7:30pm.

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HOLIDAY BAZAARS 1st Annual Giving Hope Holiday Bazaar and Toy Drive Sat Dec 9,10am – 4pm. at Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park, to benefit The Community House of Longview. Local artisans, crafters, and vendors. Shop, bring unused toys, and dine, as lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. For more information or to reserve vendor table call 360-575-1778.

The Artisan Guild of Mt St Helens Annual Artisan Holiday Fairé, Thur, Nov 30 and Fri, Dec 1, from 9am–5pm at Cassava’s, corner of 14th and Broadway, Longview. Various artists’ jewelry, upcycled metal, paintings, lampwork and stained glass, fused glass, photography: Dog and cat Christmas treat bags $2, benefits Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Monetary donations, cat and kitten food, and new or useable towels will also be collected. More info: Chris, 360-749-0991 or on Facebook (The Artisan Guild of Mt St Helens).

Sat, Dec. 9, 7pm and Sun, Dec. 10, 3pm.

Longview Community Church 2323 Washington Way, Longview, The Symphony, handbells and vocal chorale. Free admission. Free will offering for local charities.

Homes, Sweet Homes Houses good enough to eat

Don’t forget to enter Downtown Longview’s Annual Gingerbread Haus Contest. Display, judging, prizes and public viewing will take place from noon to 7pm Saturday, December 2 at Teague’s, 1267 Commerce Ave., noon to 7pm.

Gail Wells, gingerbread artist extraordinairé, will judge the houses on detail, balanced proportions, consistency and realistic/whimsical aspects.

Prizes will be awarded in nine categories. For contest rules and an entry form (due Nov. 30) at Teague’s, Col. River Reader’s office, 1333 14th Ave., or online at longviewdowntowners.com.

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Recreation, Outdoors Gardening, History, Pets, Self-Help

Local men gather for fun, philanthropy The local chapter of 100 Men Who Care will meet at 6pm, Wed, Dec 6 at the beautifully restored Historic Monticello Hotel in Longview. Interested parties are asked to check in by 5:45pm. Online nominations are now open for eligible local charities at www.100mwcLowerColumbia. com.

Cowlitz County Museum Winter Festival, Dec. 2, 10–4,open house family event. First Thurs Jan 4, 7pm: “Staff Picks from the 2017 Collections.” New exhibit: “The Great War: A Cowlitz County Centennial Reflection,” exploring how the Lower Columbia region suported the ware 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.

The concept is simple: One hundred or more men will join together quarterly to raise money for local charities. Each member commits to donating $100 at each quarter meeting, where members nominate charities, then vote on which one to collectively support.

In their Footsteps “Channeling Your Inner Lewis & Clark,” by Richard Brenne. Dec. 17. Programs at 1pm. Free lecture series. Fort Clatsop Visitor Center (near Astoria, Ore.) Netul Room. Series presented by Lewis and Clark National Park Assn. Info: 503-861-2471 or visit nps.gov/lewi/index.htm.

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

R Square D Dance Club Dances on 2nd Friday, 4th Saturday. Plus: 7– 8pm, Mainstream with rounds: 8–10pm. Craig Abercrombie, caller; Lonnie Sycks, cuer. Kelso Senior Center, 106 NW 8th Ave, Kelso, Wash. More info: www.r-square-d.info. or 360414-5855.

“It’s a social event, it’s a fundraising event,” said founding member Mike Wallin. “It’s a true community love story.”

Annual Prime Rib Christmas Dinner 2pm, Sat, Dec 16. Rainier Senior Center 48 West 7th St.. Rainier, Ore. Everyone is welcome. Get tickets early. Prepay and reserve a table for up to 8 people. Info: 503-556-3889.

For more info, contact Wallin at 360-5603636 or 360-636-7378 (office).

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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.

Wed, Nov 29 • Kalama Waterfront (E) Drive 20 mi. RT. Hike 3+ miles on level path along Col.River. Leader: Uncle Bob, 360-703-3564.

Wed, Dec 6 • Cooper Mountain Nature Trail (E) Drive 110 mi. RT to Hillsboro, OR. Hike 3.5 mi. loop with 300 ft. e.g. through conifers, prairie and oak woodlands.

Views of Chahalem Mountain, a new trail for the Club. Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256 Wed, Dec 13 • Salmon Creek Trail (E)Drive 80 mi. RT. Hike 3+ mi. loop. Small lakes and wetlands. Leader: Art 360-425-3140 Sat, Dec 16 • Forest Park – Maple Loop Trail (M/S) Drive 90 mi. RT. Hike 8 mi. loop with 500 ft. e.g. through Portland’s “urban wilderness.” Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256.

Wed, Dec 20 • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ mi.) or walk half the lake (1+ mi.) with little e.g.. Leaders: Trudy & Ed 360-414-1160 Sat, Dec 23 • Jerry’s Peak Snowshoe (SS) (M) Drive 120 mi. RT. Snowshoe 8 mi. with 1,500 ft. e.g. Join us for a popular snowshoe hike near the Coldwater Visitor Center on the Spirit Lake Highway. Leader: George W 360-562-0001 Wed, Jan 3 • Cougar Trail Loop (E) Drive 72 mi. RT. Hike 3 mi. loop with 308 ft. e.g. Nature Trail on the W.S.U. Campus, Vancouver. Leader: Art 360-425-3140

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Astronomy Gifts

By Greg Smith

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planisphere and your naked eyes are the true starting point of learning the night sky. For year round learning – a subscription to Astronomy Magazine or Sky & Telescope Magazine will keep you upto-date on everything that is happening.

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Here is a list of my favorite aides in star gazing and enjoying the night sky: 1. Planisphere - The Night Sky 40° 50° (Large; North Latitude). Here is your map to the night sky. This is the absolute most basic thing a star gazer MUST have. You can’t be without this. $12 – Amazon. A smaller version for $7.50.

2. Sky & Telescope’s Binocular Highlights: 99 Celestial Sights for Binocular Users, by Gary Seronik. Published by Sky and Telescope Magazine. This is an easy way to see some very interesting deeper sky objects that a telescope might overpower. If you already have binoculars, this is the book to start your journey to the stars. Check Amazon or Sky and Telescope for current prices.

3. Sky & Telescope’s Pocket Sky Atlas,

by Roger W Sinnott. Published by Sky and Telescope Magazine. I have found this 6.5” X 9” star atlas very handy. There is also a jumbo edition that some say is extremely useful when doing serious star gazing with a 4-inch or larger telescope. They both are spiral bound so the pages lie flat. Approx. $24 Amazon.

4. Turn Left At Orion, by Guy Consolmagno (Vatican Observatory) and Dan M. Davis (Stony Brook University). Cambridge University Press. Lots of detailed illustrations on how to find objects in the sky. Very good descriptions of telescopes and how they work. Amazon, around $21.

5. Night Watch, by Terrence Dickerson.

Information on telescopes and how to choose one, plus star charts to use with binoculars and telescopes. (My first one.) Approx. $20. Amazon 6. Apps on phones or tablets are good.

Make sure your phone or tablet has an accelerometer and gyroscope to use the point-and-look features. (Most do.)

Already have a telescope? Any of the above items and the following: 7. The Year-Round Messier Marathon Field Guide, by Harvard C. Pennington Published by Willmann-Bell, Inc., hardbound. On Amazon for about $24.

For the Science Geek:

8.Astro-physics is Easy! by Mike Inglis.

This is great for understanding how all the science works behind all the astronomy discoveries. There is very little math, mostly high school level stuff. The good point is that it goes well with a sky atlas in telling which stars in the sky demonstrate what each chapter is explaining. Approx $16 Amazon.

Binoculars: The best way to start learning the objects of the night sky. You probably already have a pair, so use those. 7X35 and 7X50 are great. 10X50 is probably best, but you will have to brace yourself to stop the shaking of your hands when holding them.

Anything bigger will need a tripod to hold them steady.

Telescopes: Do not buy a cheap one from the department store unless it has an aperture of 4” or more. Those small telescopes that brag about 500X are false claims. A two-inch wide aperture telescope is only good to 100X. Rule of thumb: 50X per inch of aperture or 2X per millimeter.

These will allow you to see the Moon and the five naked eye planets, some star clusters and the nebula in Orion, along with double stars Alcor and Mizar in the handle of the Big Dipper.

Reliable brands are Celestron, Meade and Orion (Telescopes.com.).

A two-inch computerized “GoTo” scope can be a fine starting scope, too, as it will take you straight to what you are looking for after star alignment.

Purchase a larger telescope only if you truly desire to see the deep sky objects like galaxies and will use it.

If you get one, come meet us at the Friends of Galileo astronomy club and we will help you get to know how to use it.

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all brings with it diminishing times of star viewing. But we will get few clear nights and I don’t want you to miss out on what is appearing in the night sky. One of the intriguing items in the eastern sky is the little group of stars known as the Pleiades. It may look like a small cup and handle, but it is not the “Little Dipper.” The Pleiades are a group of six bright stars; if your eyesight is really good you may see more. This is known as an asterism (not a constellation). Binoculars will give you a great view of these stars, and will bring out many more.

The following constellations are high overhead during the mid- and lateautumn months but they are still quite visible during early- to mid-winter.

There is plenty of time to view and get to know these less famous star patterns.

The first constellation is Auriga, a good-sized constellation with a slightly crunched hexagon shape with five fairly bright stars and one very bright star, now rising in the northeast. It has been a known grouping of stars for millennia. The Greeks, Romans and Chinese, among many others, have used the prominent star we call Capella as the base point of many different constellations. Today commonly known as the Charioteer, it has been known as the Shepherd, the Mule, and even Adam (kneeling with lambs on his shoulders). Capella is among the first of the bright stars that make up the Winter Hexagon, connecting the six brightest stars of the winter constellations, with Orion filling the center. Capella is a binary star system with both stars being larger Greg Smith is a member of Friends of Galileo, a familyoriented amateur astronomy club which meets monthly in Longview. For info about the club, call Chuck Ring, 360-636-2294.

than our sun and “only” 43 light years away. Auriga contains three Messier objects — all open star clusters, all visible through binoculars, though not very bright.

Pegasus, a large square constellation is passing overhead right now. This is the flying horse that Princess Andromeda rode to escape the sea monster (or her mother, who was sacrificing her).

Pegasus is the constellation you look for when searching for the nearest spiral galaxy, known as M31. This, too, is visible in binoculars as a fuzzy grey ball of light. Unlike a globular cluster, you cannot make out any individual stars. M31 is actually in the constellation of Andromeda. The farthest left star of the “square” is the head of Andromeda as she leans into the neck of Pegasus. Find the second star after her head: A faint star is the first in line; look up another two stars and you will find the fuzzy galaxy.

On a clear cold dark night, with reasonable eyesight (meaning wearing glasses, too), you can faintly see M31 without binoculars. It is the farthest object in the night sky visible with the naked eye. If this galaxy was a little brighter, it would be the center of a lot of mythological lore.

All this will impress your friends when out on a chilly clear evening.

Ladies, go ahead and show off your inner geekness.

Of course, by Christmas the famous constellation of Orion will be in the eastern sky, dominating all winter long and a sure sign that winter is upon us. Look for the “cloud” in the middle of Orion’s sword hanging from the three-star “belt.” This is a star nursery. The light left this nursery when the Vikings were raiding England. Binoculars will bring it out, and a telescope will give a lot of detail. Other than the Moon, this should be your first stop with your new Christmas telescope — or old one if you can still find it buried in the attic or closet. cont next page

LOOKING UP/FRIENDS OF GALILEO

Sky Report: Nov 25 – Jan 10

By Ted Gruber MORNING SKY Mars and Jupiter remain visible in the southeastern sky before sunrise, with Mars rising before Jupiter through January 7. The two planets edge closer together until that morning, when they will appear almost directly on top of each other (this is called a planetary conjunction). After January 7, the planets start to separate more each morning, with Jupiter then rising before Mars.

Venus makes its final morning appearance of the year during the first half of December. Look for the bright planet very low on the southeastern horizon just before sunrise. After passing behind the sun, Venus will return to the evening sky in late February.

After being in the evening sky in early December, Mercury returns to the southeastern sky just before sunrise by mid-December. Through the end of the month, the planet becomes a little brighter and rises farther above the horizon each day, with best viewing the last few days in December and the first few days in January.

NIGHT SKY Mercury and Saturn appear just above the southwestern horizon right after sunset through the first week of December. The two planets

set earlier each evening but are generally visible for about 30 minutes after sunset. Mercury will be slightly brighter than Saturn until December 4, and the two planets will appear closest to each other on December 6.

Mercury returns to the morning sky later in December, and Saturn does the same in early January.

GEMINIDS METEOR SHOWER The Geminids meteor shower is active from December 4-17, peaking the night of December 13-14. It is often one of the best showers of the year because of frequently bright meteors and their potential high rate (up to 120 meteors per hour at the peak). While the peak occurs about 2:00AM, the shower produces good activity as early as 10:00PM, much earlier than other showers. As a bonus, the moon doesn’t rise until about 3:30AM on the morning of the peak, so it won’t interfere with the best viewing. The Geminids are so named because the meteors appear to radiate from a point in the northeastern sky within the constellation Gemini.

The shower occurs when Earth passes through a trail of particles left by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. It is believed the particle trail results from the asteroid’s collision with another object long ago.

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, 360-636-2294. cont from page 32

On December 25th, around 9pm, look to the northeast to see that Cygnus the Swan is setting, with its head down looking like a cross planted at the horizon. In the northeast, you will find the constellation of Cancer rising. There is a naked eye (better seen with binoculars) open cluster of stars in the center of the “Y” shaped group of four stars. This is also known as The Manger —how appropriate for this season.

By January, the full Winter Hexagon will be above the horizon. The six

stars of the Hexagon are: Capella in Auriga, Aldebaran in Taurus, Rigel in Orion, Sirius in Canis Major, Procyon in Canis Minor and Pollux in Gemini.

There is a seventh, Castor, also in Gemini, but it’s not as bright as the others.

If you have a budding star gazer, whether young or mature, take a look at the Astronomy Gifts list (at left) for ideas for the aspiring amateur astronomer.

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Sunday, January 14, 2018

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UIPS & QUOTES

Selected by Gordon Sondker

•There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. ~ Charles Dickens • Thanksgiving is an emotional time. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they see only once a year. And then discover once a year is way too often. ~ Johnny Carson •Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving. ~ W.T. Purkiser • Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale •He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~ Roy L. Smith • One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.

~ Andy Rooney •No one has ever become poor by giving. ~ Anne Frank

•I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was 6. Mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph. ~ Shirley Temple •Your success and happiness lie in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. ~Helen Keller • Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~ Oprah Winfrey •Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson •New Year’s Day now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions.

Next week you can begin paving the road to Hell with them as usual. ~ Mark Twain •Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

~ Theodore Roosevelt

Longview resident Gordon Sondker, 90, recently experienced a bout of pneumonia but is on the mend. You cannot keep a good man down!

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Northwest Gardening

Gift ideas for Green thumbers

By Alice Slusher, WSU Master Gardener Volunteer

I

t has been such fun putting together this list of gift ideas ranging from practical to whimsical for your favorite gardener. I sent out a shout to all my WSU Master Gardener friends, asking them about gardening tools or accessories they just couldn’t do without.

If you aren’t familiar with the tools, just Google them—it helps to know what they look like so you can shop for them.

Here’s what we came up with: Carrying stuff: make fewer trips, work more efficiently

•Several folks recommended gathering baskets for proudly conveying your beautiful veggies from garden to kitchen. Wicker, wire and canvas baskets are also available.

• Gardeners’ tool belts. I’ve seen some really great ones with lots of pockets for tools, seeds, and, of course, your cell phone. You can also get a “holster” that clips to your jeans pocket.

• Gloves were on everyone’s list.

•A lot of us use Nitrile painter’s gloves under our gardening gloves to keep dirt from getting under our fingernails.

•Long-johns for your hands: breathable, grippy Foxglove Grips. Wear them under garden gloves as an extra layer of warmth in the early spring.

•My personal favorites are leather rose gloves. I don’t grow roses (they are “deer-candy” in my neck of the woods), but a pair of rose gloves is my go-to for gardening. They’re sturdy and flexible, but the best thing is that they extend up the arm, nearly to the elbow.

This protects your arms from blackberry brambles, bugs, and other scratchy things.

• Tools—these are our “magic garden wand” suggestions. Every Master Gardener has a tool favorite that she or he just couldn’t garden without. Some folks claim that their gardens won’t grow without them!

•Handy-dandy Felco clippers. Felcos are the Cadillac of garden tools—they can be disassembled for cleaning and sharpening, and replacement parts are available.

•Fiskar micro-tip pruning snips are small enough to fit in a pocket.

•A small fold-up hand saw for impromptu pruning, or perhaps a batterypowered pole saw.

•My personal favorite is my Hori-Hori knife. It’s shaped like a knife, but it’s the multi-tool winner. All Hori-Hori knives are the best trowels you’ll ever use, and they’re great weeding tools, too. There are several Hori-Hori designs, but mine has a sharpened point to dig through our hard PNW clay soil, a serrated edge on one side of the blade, and a ruler on the other side to help you gauge the depth of your hole.

Weeding tools

•A short handle EZ-digger or V-hoe digs weeds, fluffs soil, makes planting trenches, and more.

• Several folks mentioned a leveraged weeding tool: it has a long shaft and forked tip that lets you dig down to get the entire root. The best part is the little bump on the shaft that acts as a lever for easily tipping the roots out.

Gift Certificates—always a good choice

• Get online and order gift certificates and catalogs (for winter drooling) from a Pacific Northwest seed company like Territorial Seeds and Ed Hume Seeds.

Raintree Gardens also offers gift cards, and their catalog is amazing.

• Support our local nurseries and get gift cards (and other items) there.

• How about a gift card from a restaurant for those first few workdays in spring when you’re outside all day…filthy and exhausted.

• Decorative garden plaques or signs are a great way to have fun.

Your choices run from sentimental to humorous. My favorite—“Ring bell. If no answer, pull weeds.” Or some gentle encouragement for your plants: “Grow, dammit!” Google is your friend. Search for “funny garden sign images.” If you’re handy, you can make your own signs.

Gift Baskets:

Here’s a winning suggestion: Fill a waterproof, lidded box with a trowel, ruler, soil thermometer, Territorial Seed Company catalog (has veggie planting specifics), plant markers and pencil or other tools of your choice.

It can be ready to use in the garden at all times.

Wishing you all a love-filled Christmas, and lots of winter garden dreams!

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Kalama resident Alice Slusher volunteers with • We just love gazing balls. Other fun WSU Extension things are glass floats and bright metallic Service Plant & Insect spinning ornaments.

Clinic. Drop by 9am– 12noon Wed. at 1946 • Garden stepping stones are functional 3rd Ave., Longview, and attractive, and you can get kits to with your specimen, call 360-577-3014, ext. make your own if you’re crafty.

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• For those whose backs just can’t take extended bent-over weeding, I’d suggest a standing weeding tool with claws on the bottom that grasp the weed’s roots when you step on the foot rest.

•And don’t forget kneepads or a foam kneeling pad to keep your knees protected and your pants mud-free.

•Hoses: Try the new lighter weight hoses. Some of those recommended were coiled, polypropylene, or fabric.

The new metal hoses are lightweight and won’t get destroyed when your lawnmower tries to eat it. For a bit of whimsy, store your hose in an adorable garden hose tortoise.

Gifts, from top: tortoise hose hider $75-100; glow in the dark gazing ball approx $35; E-Z digger, approx. $20-25; Hestra leather garden rose gloves approx. $30; flexible hoses $25 and up.

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SENIOR LIVING TYPES RETIREMENT LIVING A retirement community or Independent Living is a residential community or housing complex designed for older adults who are generally able to care for themselves. Some may no longer drive, or wish to cook or manage a home. Assistance from home health care agencies is allowed and activities and socialization opportunities are provided.

Most offer housekeeping, meals, linen service, and transportation included in the rent. Retirement Living properties do not provide health care or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as medication, bathing, eating, dressing, toileting and more.

ASSISTED LIVING A long-term senior care community that provides 24hour personal care services such as meals, medication management, bathing, dressing and transportation. Housekeeping, laundry, meals, are included as part of the base rent. Medication management, escorts to meals and activities, toileting, transferring, and insulin injections are done by an RN. ADULT FAMILY HOME These are residential homes licensed to care for up to six nonrelated residents. They provide room, board, laundry, necessary supervision, and necessary help with activities of daily living, personal care, and social services.

Each home is independently licensed and operated. Some adult family homes are operated by nurses or other appropriate licensed staff to support a resident’s needs, much like a skilled nursing facility.

SKILLED NURSING REHAB A type of residential care that provides long term, 24-hour nursing care for seniors who require a certain level of medical care and/ or assistance. Some skilled settings provide short-term rehabilitative stays following a surgery, illness or injury which may require physical therapy, or speech-language therapy. Planned activities and daily housekeeping services are provided.

Moving to a new “Home” Exploring the ever-changing world of senior living facilities

By Nikkol Nagle

T

he Nursing Home. For most, this term has negative connotations. Many envision seniors sitting in wheelchairs in hallways with blank stares on their faces, still in their pajamas when it’s 1:30 in the afternoon. There are still places like this, but the industry has evolved over the past 10 years and many changes have impacted how facilities operate and how people looking to move into one of these communities select the right place to meet their needs.

The truth is today’s older adults have more choices than ever before. Some seniors may seek an independent living facility because they would like to decrease their responsibilities of keeping up a home or not have to drive in poor weather, or perhaps it is as simple as not wanting to cook three meals a day any longer. Today’s retirement and assisted living communities resemble all-inclusive resorts featuring live music weekly, beauty / barber shops, happy hours, day trips to the coast and rents which include all utilities, housekeeping, laundry and dining.

Heck, who wouldn’t like that?

There are many types of facilities for seniors to choose from, including skilled nursing and long-term care, rehabilitation facility, assisted living facility, adult family home and independent living (also called retirement living). See summary at left.

Families or seniors seeking the appropriate facility typically begin by touring the different places. Many times, they will look at an assisted living facility only to learn the level of care provided is not appropriate. There have

been many misconceptions between what services an assisted living facility can offer compared to a skilled nursing facility.

Skilled Nursing Assisted Living

vs.

Beacon Hill Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing facility in Longview, Wash., provides short term rehab services and long term care. Executive Director Steven Ross, who has been at Beacon Hill more than a decade, said he comes across many people who think they can get the same level of services at an assisted living community as what is provided in the skilled Steven Ross setting.

“There are a plethora of services that can be provided at the assisted living,” Ross said, “but they do not have the 24 hours of RN coverage that we are required to maintain or the higher staffing levels, or the seven day per week therapy services.” Skilled care facilities also have a greater access to physicians and physician extenders to make informed clinical decisions related to individual care, he said.

Apryl Schneider, the executive director at Monticello Park Senior Living in Longview, Wash., also encounters many with misconceptions about skilled nursing care versus

assisted living. Monticello Park provides assisted living and retirement living for adults aged 65 and up.

“People often assume an assisted living facility provides the same level of care and the same staffing ratios Apryl Schneider as skilled (care) buildings,” Schneider said. “Some of this confusion stems from the fact that many of the residents in assisted living today are the type of residents that used to be in skilled nursing facilities several years ago.” In the past, assisted living would not be appropriate due to how much care a resident needed. But today, she explained, many assisted living facilities offer a higher level of care for residents, allowing them to delay going to a skilled nursing facility.

As a general rule, a skilled nursing facility is a more clinical environment, often resembling a hospital. The resident rooms typically house two people, have call buttons and beds like in a hospital, with a curtain for privacy between the two residents.

Unlike hospitals, however, skilled nursing offers many social activities, housekeeping and entertainment for the residents. Skilled nursing has an RN on site 24 hours a day and provides higher level of care — such as wound care, colostomy care, and assistance with feeding — that most assisted living facilities do not provide. However, some people who

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are admitted to an assisted living facility who, for example, did not have a wound but develop one, could have a home health care provider come in to assist with healing the wound, or be admitted to a skilled nursing facility short term until the wound is healed, then return back to the assisted living facility.

Assisted living facilities offer individual private apartments, three meals per day in a restaurant style setting, transportation for shopping and many activities, outings and entertainment. Seniors who need assistance with medication, dressing, showering and incontinence are appropriate for assisted living. If their health declines, they may be able to stay in place, depending on the assisted living’s nurse’s judgment and whether or not the care needed can be delegated to a caregiver or home health provider. Most assisted living facilities understand the importance of allowing a resident to remain in the assisted living facility rather than moving them to a skilled nursing facility.

Assisted living communities are allowing for a rise in the care provided so residents can stay longer at the facility, Schneider said. Moving seniors from one place to another is hard not only on them, but on families, too. Increasing a senior’s ability to stay in place longer benefits everyone involved.

“In years past if a resident’s needs increased or if they outlived their resources, they may have had to move or go to a skilled nursing facility,” she said. “Families are relieved to see their loved ones able to age in place for longer periods of time.”

Cost of Care, Younger Residents and Private Pay vs. Medicaid

The increasing level of care needed by residents, the growing number of individuals on Medicaid, and how the cost of care is covered is where much of the change has occurred in the industry.

“One of the biggest changes of the past 10 years has been the reimbursement systems by which the cost of care is covered and the regulations or standards by which a facility is measured by the state and federal survey agencies,” Ross explained. Another change has been the decrease in the age of the patients and an increase in their expectations of their stay at the facility. There has been an increase in the level of care for short-term patients and in some cases a dwindling number of places they can go like an assisted living facility or an adult family home, once they’ve been rehabilitated.

The reason some have no place to go is due to the increase in numbers of those on Medicaid. Not many assisted living facilities accept Medicaid, and those that do often have a limited number of slots for Medicaid residents.

Some assisted living facilities allow a resident to start out as a private pay for a year or two, then go to Medicaid. All skilled nursing centers accept Medicaid because in order to be admitted to a skilled nursing facility, Medicaid requires it to be ordered by your doctor.

So where do people needing assisted living go? In some cases it falls on the family to care for their loved one, or they have to remain in the skilled nursing setting.

“The number of people on Medicaid and those able to cover the costs privately has shifted drastically,” Schneider said. “We are seeing more people who are interested in moving in that take advantage of State assistance.”

Advances in Technology

Amid all the changes evolving in the senior living industry, there’s good news. Advances in technology have in most cases improved care for residents.

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From wearable devices that automatically alert caregivers of a fall to large-screen iPods, remotes and other alert devices, seniors have more high-quality care options than ever before. There are even geofencing options available to help keep individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia inside safe spaces.

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Paying for assisted living With Hannah Traphagan, Community Relations Director at Monticello Park How do people pay for senior living?

Retirement or Independent communities are set up like apartment pricing, but with included amenities tailored for senior citizens. Many communities offer bond programs or sliding scales to help seniors find affordable living if they don’t quite meet the financial requirements for independent living. Don’t be afraid to call and ask communities and find pricing that works best for you or your loved one.

In assisted living, there are many payment options to Hannah Traphagan help with the cost of care. A big issue that we’ve seen on the rise lately is that many seniors start out having plenty of money for retirement and assisted living, only to find that they have outlived their money. This is a significant problem and many senior communities have specialists to help their residents resolve these issues by directing available resources that help cover the cost of care so that you or your loved one does not have to worry about whether or not you can afford assisted living.

What advice would you give individuals in preparing for the time when they or a loved one will move into senior living?

Don’t wait until a loved one is in their worst health before transitioning to assisted or retirement living. There are so many programs in senior care now that help slow the aging process and can help to truly give our loved ones a better quality of life by aging in place. Monticello Park, like some other communities employs trained specialists who create exercise programs for balance, fitness and brain training that help residents achieve an optimum level of health and wellness that has been proven in studies. People are living longer now and retirement and assisted living facilities have the opportunity to serve the seniors in our area and help them live happily without all of the worries they would have if they were living home alone.

When to think about living in a senior community Common signs arise in older adults that can signal their living environment is becoming unsafe. Watch for the following when visiting a loved one; if someone seems to need help, don’t be afraid to speak up and reach out.

• Spoiled food in fridge • Poor grooming, personal hygiene • Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed • Diminished driving skills, near misses • Difficulty walking; unsteady; recent falls • Mishandled or missed medications • Personality changes; irritability; sudden mood changes • Unopened mail; past due bills; mishandled finances • Poor housekeeping; home maintenance, unsafe conditions • Avoiding visits and calls from friends and family members • Depression; forgetfulness

Match the value

By Jenny Hicks, Director of Community Relations, Avamere at St. Helens, Ore. When considering moving to a senior community we feel it is important to “match the value” to the person who would be living here. Matching the value with a person’s needs involves discovering what their hobbies are and how they like to spend their time.

If Mom is not really “in” to a full activity program of Jenny Hicks bingo, traveling to restaurants and going to movies and, instead, enjoys attending her church and spending time doing crossword puzzles, this would be a great opportunity to “match the value.”

Avamere, for example, has several church programs available each month and also a nice library where Mom could do her crossword puzzles.

Matching what is valuable to a person makes a senior community feel like home. When visiting or considering a particular community, instead of just looking at the basics — price, activities, location — make sure that what’s important to your loved one is being considered.

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

M-Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm.

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

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

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

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Kelso Grounds for Opportunity 413 S. Pacific Ave. 360-703-3020 Wed– Sun 7am–3pm. Breakfast and Lunch available all day. See ad, page 20.

Longview 716 Triangle Shopping Center. 18 rotating craft brews, pub fare. M-W 12 noon –9pm, Th-Sat 12 noon-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-8pm.

360-232-8283. Follow us on Untappd See ad, page 15.

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

Open daily 11am.

503-556-9753 See ad, page 20.

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

360-425-2837. See ad, page 4.

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 15.

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 12.

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 22.

My Thai Kitchen

421 20th Ave., Authentic Thai food, i.e. Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Green Curry. Tues–Sat 11:30– 2:30pm, 4:30–7:30pm. 360560-3779.

The Original Pietrio’s Pizzeria

614 Commerce Ave., Longview. 18 varieties of pizza. Salad bar, Lunch buffet all-you-can-eat. Beer & wine. Mon-Fri open 11am, Sat-Sun 12 Noon. 360-3533512. See ad, page 22.

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 23.

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

1334 12th Ave. 360-425-8545.

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

See ad page 20.

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

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

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

See ad, page 20.

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

St. Helens, Oregon

Sunshine Pizza & Catering 2124 Columbia Blvd.

Hot pizza, cool salad bar. Beer & wine.

503-397-3211 See ad, page 16.

Scappoose Fultano’s Pizza 51511 SE 2nd.

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

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

503-543-5100.

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Restaurant

The Carriage Restaurant & Lounge

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

503-556-9935. See ad, page 20.

Castle Rock

Locally roasted espresso, fine teas, fresh pastries daily, smoothies, beer & wine, homemade soups. Breakfast and lunch. 1333 Broadway. 360-425-7700 See ad, page 5.

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

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

1110 Commerce 360-414-3288.

See ad, page 25.

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 11.

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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 SatSun. See ad, page 22.

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

Casual ambience. 5–9pm Wed-Sat. See ad, page 15.

Teri’s 3225 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview.

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

Full bar. Mon–Sat open 11am. Closed Sundays. 360-577-0717. See ad, page 22.

Fresh-roasted coffee, snack and pastries. 1335 14th Ave., M-F 9am–4pm, Sat-Sun 9am–4pm.

360-232-8642 Second location: 931 Ocean Beach Hwy (Inside seating plus drive-thru).

M-F 6am–8pm, Sat-Sun 8am–8pm.

360-232-8642. See ad, page 13.

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. Karaoke Fri-Sat. Full bar. M-Th 8am–9:30pm, Fri-Sat 8am–10:30pm, Sun 9am–9pm. 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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French connection

Martha Sanford, of St. Helens, Ore., at the oldest square in Paris, at the oldest square in Paris, Place des Vosges, 4th arrondissement.

It was constructed for Henry IV. Victor Hugo lived and died there (today the Victor Hugo museum is located there).

Photo by Gary Hong

Still a thrill Kelso residents Linda Curry and Abbey Courtney at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. Linda said she waited 69 years for this trip. “It was a dream trip,” she said, “ more than I ever expected it would be.” Part of the McDonald Clan, her ancestors come from the Isle of Skye. At age 5, she went to see the Highland Games held at the Portland racetrack, where she heard bagpipes for the first time. “They just thrill me,” she said.

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Total hopes

B o b R e n d l e r, o f Cathlamet, reading the CRR eclipse issue at poolside while his “boys,” Berkeley and Palmer, enjoy a fun swim – Mesa, Arizona.

“I had a very nice view of the partial eclipse f ro m o u r d e c k i n Cathlamet,” he wrote.

“It was awesome! I am going to have to stay around for the 2024 eclipse and plan on making reservations in the path of totality no later than 2021.

Seeing the total eclipse on TV was absolutely amazing. So, in 2024 it will be a total must-see experience.”

Linking up at the St. Jude Golf Classic held Sept. 16 at Long Beach Golf Course, sponsored

by ESA Alpha Theta Chapter (Naselle, Wash.), helped by ESA Alpha Kappa Chapter (Longview, Wash.), left to right: Golfers Mike & Teri Pritchard, of Kelso, Wash., Alpha Kappa President Beverly Gilmore, Longview, Charlene Darby, Longview, Janet Bolling and and Jayne Merz, both of Castle Rock.

Scotch in the afternoon! Left to right: Dave and Nancy Appleton, of Battle Ground, Wash; Amber Appleton and Nick Foster, of Vancouver, Wash. Ending the day with a “wee dram” along the North Sea in the village of Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland. The four “had a fabulous adventure in the UK, and did not forget to include the Reader!”

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I toss mine in at 350º convection, which is 375º in a regular oven and they take 40 minutes to an hour, depending on the size.

his is one of those recipes you can do anything to and it turns out just fine. According to Steve Gorton, food writer for the North Carolina State Star, a full pound cake is put in a cold oven set to 275º and takes 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

I think the little one (pictured, lower right) took about 30 minutes. The

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larger one, 45 + minutes. Putting that little can in the center like I did makes the baking go faster because the little can gets hot and the cake bakes from the center as well as the sides.

You know, our grandmothers just baked things until they smelled good, then tested them with a piece of wire or a thin knife. If you’re going to bake a cake you have to be around to watch it, so make it early and look to see if the sides are coming away from the

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pan, if it feels dense when you push your finger on the top and the top is nice and brown. Depending on the pan, they can get very brown on top.

The crust is delicious.

I’ve made five recently. This has got to stop!

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the spectator

WHAT’S

by ned piper

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Thank you, Jonas Salk...and Rotary When I was a boy attending Columbia Valley Gardens Elementary School, we had to worry about two big threats: a nuclear bomb blast and polio. Oh, there were more things that we were cautioned about, but those were the two big ones.

I remember thinking, as we drilled climbing under our desks, “What good will this do?” We’d been told that we would probably all die if the A-bomb were dropped in the CVG playground.

Now, polio was another matter. Polio was a disease that would pick and choose who it attacked and back then there wasn’t a cure. In addition, if a kid became stricken with polio, his or her life would be changed forever.

Then, along came Jonas Salk, an American medical researcher who in 1955 introduced the first polio

vaccine. With Salk’s discovery, the world found hope that the disease that had killed many and disfigured many more could be eradicated. In 1952, there were 58,000 new cases of polio. It was a disease that didn’t discriminate. Its most famous victim was America’s 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The nuclear threat is still with us. There is enough nuclear capability among the countries with nuclear stockpiles to destroy the entire planet.

Jonas Salk (1914–1995), an American medical researcher and virologist, discovered and developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. Born in New York City, he attended New York University School of Medicine, later choosing to do medical research instead of becoming a practicing physician. Wikipedia.

Polio, on the other hand has very nearly been eradicated, thanks to the Rotary International service club and the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation. Rotary decided in 1985 to fight this devastating disease by amassing the funds to pay for shots and, more importantly, designed a plan to put the vaccine in the hands of volunteers who would immunize the world’s children, polio’s favorite target.

To date, more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries have been immunized.

Last year, there were only eight reported cases of polio in the world.

The only reason there were that many new cases is that four countries — Ukraine, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria — have refused to allow Rotary volunteers into certain parts of their county to administer the shots. From what I’ve read, the reasons are political and for the protection of the doctors and nurses who administer the shots.

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All it takes is a few minutes in front of your television set to realize that the world is a dangerous place. And you don’t even have to leave our country to be in danger. Ask the Longview women who attended the country western music festival in Las Vegas, the members of a Baptist Church in a small Texas town, or a collection of bicycle riders in New York City.

Rotary International has done a noble thing by taking on a disease that crippled so many. And Rotary is not the only service club that knows how to do the right thing. The same can be said for Lions, Kiwanis, Altrusa and other clubs that benefit our region and the world to boot.

Perhaps we should assign the eradication of the world’s nuclear arsenal to our service clubs.

••• Ned Piper lives in Longview, where he enjoys watching football, feeding his backyard birds and squirrels and schmoozing with advertisers and readers as he delivers copies of CRR.

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UNDER THE BRIDGE?

By Brooke Hendrickson

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s the leaves turn colors and begin falling from the trees, I can’t help but reflect on the past year and think of all the things I have to be thankful for.

I am incredibly thankful for all the support the community has provided for our events, giveaways and newsletters. Those materials and events are created and executed for the benefit of the community, to act as tools for learning more about your Port and the important role it plays in the local and global economy. Having the opportunity to engage with the public and hear your questions, thoughts and ideas about the Port of Longview is genuinely one of the most rewarding aspects of my job as Communications Associate. In the upcoming months and years, I look forward to continuing to engage and provide information about your Port and the activities taking place on the waterfront.

Our community is a special place with really amazing people who make exciting events and ideas come to life and without the community’s support, none of that would be possible. I am so thankful to have grown up, and now work, in such a tight knit community, full of ambitious people on a mission not only to show how amazing of an area this is, but to also bring great progress and growth to the area. At the Port, we are able to offer countless opportunities for economic growth across our region, in the form of job creation and economic support for schools, roads and emergency services.

Having the opportunity to work for this community is what I am most thankful for. Knowing that my town is full of opportunity, and sharing that with the rest of the world is a privilege I will gladly accept any time.

••• Brooke Hendrickson is Communications Associate with the Port of Longview. Reach her at bhendrickson@portoflongview.com or 360-703-0256.

PORT TALK PORT OF LONGVIEW NEWSLETTER

EGT exports millions of metric tons of grains every year - ranging from wheat to corn to soybeans.

LINKING AMERICAN FARMERS TO THE PACIFIC RIM The Port of Longview is home to EGT, the state of the art export grain terminal that came on-line in 2012. With the capacity to handle more than 8 million metric tons annually, EGT is the most efficient grain terminal in the United States and plays a key role linking farmers to families around the Pacific Rim. EGT is located at berth 9 at the Port of Longview.

5 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AT THE PORT Soybeans: This commodity is a popular agricultural product exported by EGT. Originating in the Midwest, it is regularly exported to Asian countries.

Corn: Several different grades of this important crop are exported to Asian countries and used for both livestock feed and human consumption.

Think of it this way, grain is grown in fields across the Midwest.

Once autumn rolls around, the grain is harvested and loaded onto barges and trains bound for EGT. From there, the corn is stored in silos before being transferred by conveyors onto vessels bound for countries all around the Pacific Rim. When the vessel arrives at its destination, the grain is offloaded and eventually finds its way to families who can then use the grain as food or livestock feed.

EGT and the Port of Longview play a crucial role in exporting grain to the Pacific Rim. Grains such as soybeans, corn and wheat are constantly exported through EGT to major trading

Wheat: Like soybeans and corn, wheat (in its many different

Terminal to Australia, Japan and China.

CORN

Soda Ash: Soda ash is a component in fertilizer, and is also used in manufacturing soap, detergents and glass.

This cargo is frequently exported to countries around the Pacific Rim.

CORN

While EGT primarily exports corn for animal feed, today we’re imagining that they export cans of corn for a grocery shelf. Last year, the Export Grain Terminal exported approximately 2.4 million metric tons of corn. After some conversions, that is the equivalent to 5.7 BILLION cans of corn.

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…EGT is able to unload 120,000 bushels (1 bushel = 149 cups) of grain per hour, unloading a 110-car train in less than 5 hours?

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…EGT moved more than 6 million metric tons of cargo in 2016? That is the most cargo the facility has moved since coming on-line in 2011.

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It’s hard to imagine one billion cans, let alone five billion, but this just shows the massive amounts of cargo moving across EGT’s docks every year. Including corn, wheat and soybean exports, EGT moved more than 6 million metric tons of cargo in 2016!

CORN

Now that’s a lot of grain!

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The perfect combination of the Columbia River’s connectivity to the world, the Port of Longview’s location on the River and a state of the art grain export facility, makes great impacts linking farmers to families. We are thankful for our location, transportation connections and relationship with EGT, which makes the Port of Longview a hub for grain exports around the world.

Picture this - you walk into a store and see rows and rows of standard, 15 oz cans of corn. You look to your left and then to your right and realize it is more cans of corn than you could possibly fathom.

Potash: This fertilizer is exported from the new Bridgeview

...EGT was the first grain terminal built in the United States since 1983? The Port of Longview spent three years laying the groundwork for the new facility.

There are seven grain export terminals located on the Columbia River that annually export 26.5 million metric tons of grain combined. This makes the River the third largest grain export corridor in the world, behind the Mississippi River and the Parana River in South America. Each year, grain exports on the Columbia River increase, connecting more and more farmers to the rest of the world.

CONVERTING CARGO TO CANS

varieties and grades) is regularly brought in from Washington, Montana and the Dakotas and exported through EGT.

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partners and is essential in maintaining connections with top trading partners - like China, Korea, Japan and the Philippines.

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