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In this issue 4 Letters to the Editor / Quips & Quotes

5 Cover to Cover: Top 10 Bestsellers / Book Review by Alan Rose

6 Hook, Line & Sinker ~ Winter Wisdom

8 The Curious Coriolus Effect

10 Biz Buzz

11 “On Ethics” by Randy Cohen

12 Down to Earth ~ At Home with Sandi Hulden

12 Northwest Gardener ~ Spring Garden Show Preview

14 Man in the Kitchen ~ Kitchen Tip & An Easy Midwinter Meal

15 Out & About ~ Winter Horseplay

16 Winter Getaway Travel ~ Maui: Then & Now

17 Postmarks along the Trail ~ A Side Trip to Kelso

18 Let the People Drink Wine

21 Where Do You Read The Reader?

22-23 Calendar of Events / Music Scene / Performing Arts Reviews

24 Movie Reviews ~ Do-It-Yourself Oscar Picks

28 Columbia River Dining Guide / Professor Epicurious

29 Lower Columbia Informer ~ The Captain

30 The Spectator ~ Good Times on The Ave

On the coverCabin at Flying Horseshoe RanchPhoto by David Bell

Church in Kelso, Scotland, built in 1866 Photo by Michael Perry

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and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region at home and on the road.

Penguins, ports o’ call

and this paper.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – I’ve been thinking a cruise ship could well be a metaphor for Columbia River Reader. Our logo features a ship, after all. It looks like an ocean-going freighter, but who’s to say it couldn’t be a cruise ship? As a literary device, the comparison isn’t perfect, but as humorist/writer Garrison Keillor once said, there is no perfect analogy.

On the tenth anniversay of “A Prairie Home Companion,” Keillor described standing on a New York sidewalk admiring a stylish imported sports car parked on the street. Noticing a beautiful woman approaching, he casually stepped over to the parking meter and inserted some coins, hoping she’d think the car was his.

She smiled at him, said “Thank you,” got in the car and drove away.

Keillor likened the car to his radio show and the woman to its audience. His point was that the show really didn’t belong to him and one day, the audience might quit listening. Meanwhile, he was doing his best to impress them.

I’m writing this aboard the luxurious 800-passenger Crystal “Symphony,” after rounding Cape Horn, witnessing the stunning and stark scenery of Antarctica, visiting the Falkland

Islands, and now heading on to Buenos Aires. With my travel mate Karla Dudley busy on sea days teaching keyboard classes, I’ve spent a lot of solo time watching people and pondering the appeal of cruises.

Call it tribalism, the herd mentality or safety in numbers, but seeking to belong with like-minded others is a universal trait. Did you know that 75

percent of the world’s penguin population inhabit the Falkland Islands? Humans are no different: birds of a feather flock together. And at some point most of us realize that there is a much bigger world “out there,” whether it’s the Universe, the Earth or just a geographical area slightly larger than our already-familiar territory. Exposure to different landscapes, architecture, customs, languages and food opens most people’s eyes and often, their hearts. Drawn by curiosity and the desire for adventure, exploration or discovery, most travelers come to understand that people everywhere are more alike than different.

Cruises aren’t necessarily the best way to travel. Critics say they are superficial and contrived, with their ultra-gourmet food and commercialized shore excursions to non-authentic tourist attractions. But unless you want to set out on your own and blaze unique trails, a cruise can still be a very convenient and efficient way to sample the world.

On most cruises, a newsletter comes around each morning announcing the day’s travel route, ports of call and scheduled activities and entertainment. Karla and I have enjoyed lectures on South America and Antarctica history,

geology and wildlife, fascinating book critiques and showy Broadway-style song and dance productions. I even learned to fold a napkin to resemble a rosebud on a stem. And during one night’s on-deck stargazing, I saw the Southern Cross, a sparkling constellation not visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

Just as the cruise director tries to line up suitable activities to satisfy passengers’ interests and preferences, we strive to create in each edition of Columbia River Reader an engaging selection of topics to amuse and inform. Hopefully, CRR is a sort of “vessel” with “shore excursions” — useful information and tips for discoveries — for its “passengers” as we “cruise” the Columbia River region. The parking meter doesn’t figure in, since I jumped ship from the original sports car metaphor. Garrison Keillor never really explained that part, anyway.

At any rate, welcome aboard! And congratulations and many thanks to Perry Piper and the rest of the crew for putting this issue together while I was at sea. May the voyage continue.

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Letter to the EditorBook reviews and fondueWhat an excellent book review by Alan Rose in your most recent issue. Greg Mortenson is one author I’m anxious to hear speak and I’ve already purchased a front row seat for his speaking engagement at R.A. Long auditorium on March 1st. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn from such a dedicated man. This is one event that should have a SOLD OUT house!

On a different note, I thoroughly enjoyed Paul Thompson’s article containing the fondue recipes and the “Chicken a go-go” recipe. I must admit, I haven’t had or used a fondue pot since the 1980’s, but am willing to try anew. Those precooked chickens are great and I love the Sweet-Sour Orange Sauce recipe he shared to improve upon a comfy standby. Kudos to the ‘Man in the Kitchen’.

Janet MansfieldLongview, Wash.

A three hour transformationI wanted to tell you how much I appreciated the informative two-page article (by Nancy Chennault) on how to prune a Japanese lace leaf maple that was published in your January-February issue.

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It took about three hours for the transformation to occur. It probably doesn’t take most people that long, but I am slow and methodical. I had no idea how many small dead branches were in there, and after taking them out, it was very easy to see which branches to keep and which to prune. I was amazed at all of the beautiful curves of the main branches. I am very happy with the final result and I can’t wait to see what it looks like once the leaves come on. Thank you very much!

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Cover to Cover

Rich historical novel gives fresh slant on the battle for the soul of Tudor EnglandBOOK REVIEW

As Mark Twain noted, all history is written in prejudiced ink. It just depends on

who is telling the story.

Wolf Hall, winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize, England’s top literary award, takes the well-known story of King Henry VIII’s attempt to get an heir (read: son) to succeed him on the throne and secure the Tudor reign.

But author Hilary Mantel gives the story a fresh slant by telling it from the viewpoint of Thomas Cromwell, one of the great bad guys in English history, he who was responsible for beheading the “man for all seasons,” the saintly Sir Thomas More (consecrated by the Church in 1935.)

In Mantel’s telling, there are no saints. It is a brutal, ruthless world where king and pope are battling for the soul of England.

This rich historical novel assumes the reader’s familiarity with the politics and

the players of the time—the king, Anne Boleyn, Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop Cranmer—and the court intrigue, plotting and scheming by the different parties.

Perhaps not surprising, c o m i n g f r o m Cromwell’s perspective, the book provides an unflattering portrait of More, who is seen here as a merciless and intolerant burner of heretics—“I always forget, he thinks, how More neither pities himself nor takes pity on others.” (Recommended reading: The Life of Thomas More by Peter Ackroyd offers a more balanced view that shows the man to be neither saint nor villain but a product of his time.)

Cromwell himself is portrayed as a fixer. His job is to do the bidding of his master of the moment—first, Cardinal Wolsey, then the king. Eminently practical, he seems to be a man without any principles—except

loyalty—at a time when other men were willing to die, or more preferably, to kill

and torture for their religious principles. In the company of such fanatics, a man without principles seems almost sane and humane by comparison.

And torture there certainly was. One wonders at the mind that could design such hideous means of bringing a sinner

back to God. It makes Dick Cheney’s waterboarding look like child’s play (granted, an evil child but still…)

Finally, we are left with history’s love of irony: all this fuss and bother, burnings and beheadings, to get a male heir, only to end up with a daughter on the throne—Elizabeth I—who became the greatest of the English monarchs.

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He looks up, smiling. “Perhaps God is not ready to meet you.”

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by John L. Perry

Hook, Line & Sinker

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After spending Thanksgiving of 2006 in Seattle, the Kim family (James, Kati, and two young daughters) set out for their home in San Francisco. On November 25, on their way to a lodge

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On the map, it seemed a more direct route to the coast and, in summer, it is. But not in winter.

W e l l a f t e r d a r k , encountering heavy snow after climbing high on Bear Camp Road, they turned, by mistake, onto a dead-end logging road which, over several miles, descended 2500’ into the Rogue River canyon. There, in the darkness, the family stopped due to increasing snowfall and fatigue. Overnight, the Kims kept warm by running the engine. They tried calling for help via cell phone but couldn’t get a signal.

The next morning the Kims discovered significant snow had fallen and they were snowed in with the only way out being uphill through deeper, increasingly impassable snow. When their vehicle’s fuel ran out, they made a campfire of dry logging slash found nearby. Later, they burned their car’s tires to signal rescuers, unsuccessfully.

On December 2, James Kim left his family to seek help, wearing tennis shoes, a jacket, and light clothing. He promised his wife he would turn back the same day if he failed to find anyone, but he never returned.

Retracing his route back up the snow-covered road they’d driven down, after three miles Kim inexplicably left the road, then went cross-country downhill over very rugged terrain to Big Windy Creek, which he followed toward the Rogue River. But hypothermia set in and Kim was found dead in the creek a mile from the river. The medical examiner guessed Kim died on December 4, two days after leaving the vehicle.

Mrs. Kim and her two children left the car on December 4 and were walking out via the road they had come in on when they were spotted and rescued by helicopter.

So, what are the lessons we can draw from this tragic event?

Travel Survival Tips1. Be prepared to spend an unplanned night in the woods whenever venturing off main roads. Carry blankets, water, food, flashlights with extra batteries, matches and dry kindling. Fill your fuel tank when leaving civilization and carry a good spare, jack and lug wrench. Wear appropriate winter clothing.

2. If you become stranded in the wild, be prepared to save yourself but don’t head out on foot after dark; wait for morning. Retrace your route. Never leave the road on a shortcut no matter how much sense it makes on the map.

3. Carry a GPS device and cell phone but do not rely on technology to guide or save you. GPS route-finding can be misleading because seasonal road conditions are not considered and many remote areas have no cell phone coverage.

4. Pay attention to the weather, especially snow levels and be conscious of the hour (don’t head out in late afternoon with a storm brewing and lowering freezing level). Have a good map and keep track of your location. If in unfamiliar country, ask locally about road conditions before venturing off pavement.

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Hearing about my sister’s pending South American vacation reminded me of a voyage I made long ago while in the Navy

and of the scientific experiment I conducted on that trip.

In 1965, at R.A.Long High School in Longview, we learned about the Coriolus Effect. This phenomenon, caused by the earth’s rotation, results in hurricanes and cyclones in the northern hemisphere rotating counter-clockwise. Those in the southern hemisphere rotate clockwise. Similarly, it is the reason water in toilets tends to swirl one way or the other, depending on the hemisphere, or so we were told.

Two years later I was a crewman aboard USS Truxtun, a nuclear-powered missile cruiser on its maiden voyage, our shakedown cruise. We sailed over 11,000 miles from Norfolk, Virginia, to Long Beach, California, via Cape Horn with stops in Cuba (Gitmo), Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico.

Truxtun’s washroom sinks were nearly-round stainless steel basins with a central drain and the one in the head (aka bathroom) outside the radar room where I stood my watches was where I performed the tests.

While rounding Cape Horn at 57 degrees south latitude, the water swirled clockwise

after the washbasin was filled, allowed time to settle, then the drain plug carefully pulled.

Several days later we approached the Galapagos archipelago which lies on the Equator. The ship’s course tracked through the middle of the island group so I could easily determine our location by comparing the nautical chart with the radar image.

When 20 miles south of the Equator, I replicated the test and the water rotated clockwise, but slowly.

Exactly on the Equator, at 0 degrees latitude, the water went straight down with no rotation.

I did the test again 20 miles north; this time the water rotated slowly counter-clockwise.

A few weeks later, in Puget Sound at 47 degrees north latitude, the draining water did as expected and swirled counter-clockwise.

The results of my experiment were consistent with what I remembered learning in high school.

But recently I read the Coriolus Effect operates only on a macro scale and has no effect at the micro level. Indeed, Snopes.com and other Internet fact check sources make that claim, saying the Coriolus Effect is too weak to cause rotation of water from a draining sink or toilet. One internet video supposedly proving that point utilized a rectangular sink with an off-center drain

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and, after filling the basin, the roiled water was immediately drained without sufficient time to calm. Nevertheless, the water swirled counter-clockwise; but it swirled clockwise the second time the sink was filled. However, on that trial, the water was first set in clockwise motion by stirring and, sure enough, the Coriolus Effect wasn’t enough to counteract the initial movement. So, I remain unconvinced.

I know what I saw when I did the test 44 years ago and it sure seemed that what we learned about the Coriolus Effect in Mr. Gorton’s science class was true.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

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Editor’s Note: I received an Antarctic email from Sue Piper stating that she was unable to obtain conclusive results about the Coriolus effect while at sea.


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Biz BuzzBiz Buzz notes news in local business and professional circles. As space allows, we will include news of innovations, improvements, new ventures and significant employee milestones of interest to readers. Please phone (360)636-1143 or (503)556-1295 to share the local buzz.

St. John Foundation welcomes new Board membersSteve Jabusch, Vice President of PNE Corp joined the Foundation Board in July 2010. Steve is active in many c o m m u n i t y organizations. He is a member of Rose Valley F r i e n d s C h u r c h , member and Past President o f K e l s o Rotary, Trustee of George Fox University and board member of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association.

Judie Wilson, owner of Judie Com-pany property management and past co-owner of Wilson Oil Company joined the Foundation Board in Feb-ruary 2010. Judie is an accomplished musician and active in her church. This is Judie’s second term on the Board as she served from 1999-2002 and played a v i -tal role in the philanthropic success of our Cancer Center. “I believe in the necessity of a first class hospital for all the people of our area with exceptional care and com-passion in all branches of medicine. I support the mission of PeaceHealth, St. John and consider it a privilege to serve on the foundation board to help make that happen.”

Suzanne Cusick, Longview School District Superintendent, joined the Foundation Board in November 2010. While Suzanne is fairly new to the com-munity, she h a s w a s t e d no t ime in becoming in-volved in local organizations. She currently serves as Board Chair of Youth and Family Link, Chair of Education Service District 112 Superintendents,

and Executive Board member of the Cowlitz Economic Development Com-mission.

“Healthy students and a healthy com-munity go hand in hand with a healthy school district. I look forward to serv-ing on the St. John Foundation Board to promote and enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”

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Q: My recycling is collected weekly, almost always by the same driver. I actually watch the pickup about 50 percent of the time, as I have two young boys who like to watch the truck. The driver frequently stops to talk on his cell phone -- one time talking for five minutes in the truck while it idled in front of my house -- and has taken magazines from my recycling and spent a minute or two reading them. Should I report this to the carting company, or is it none of my business how he gets his job done? -- M.S., Highland Park, Ill.

I just received an imaginary query from a recycling-truck driver about a mother he often sees standing around with her kids watching him work instead of teaching the kids French or sky diving or otherwise actively engaging as a parent. He wonders if he should report her. What do you think?

I think not. Nobody in any job spends 100 percent of his work time doing it, and that has long been so. In 1775, before the advent of the personal phone call or online shopping, Dr. Johnson observed: “It is wonderful, when a calculation is made, how little the mind is actually employed in the discharge of any profession. No man would be a Judge, upon the condition of being obliged to be totally a Judge.”

I’ll have more on that after I grab a quick coffee and read a bit of the paper.

OK, I’m back. Despite these little breaks, the tasks of the world are accomplished. It is up to the recycling company to determine workloads, a process that may well include observing its drivers. But if this guy can finish his route and still yak on the phone, good luck to him.

I would respond differently if you’d seen him driving across your lawn or dealing guns and cigarettes out of his truck -- that is, endangering the community. And there are jobs that require continuous activity while on duty: surgeon, snow-plow driver. There were darker times when it was so common for police officers to park in some out-of-the-way place and nap on the job that a neologism emerged to describe it: cooping. You might report sluggards in these sorts of jobs. But

in the case you witnessed, you’ve no reason to think the guy is failing in his duties. Let him be

Q: The cleaning woman we hired through a service did great work, but I began to suspect that she was stealing prescription pain pills from our medicine cabinet, although they could have been taken by a temporary cleaner, baby-sitter or even a friend. I told the service she’d done a wonderful job but that we found someone cheaper. I was hesitant to endanger the livelihood of this single mother of five but did not want her in my house and even rekeyed our locks. Should I have confronted her directly? Should I have told her boss about my suspicions? -- M.P., St. Louis

Even lacking evidence that would stand up in a court of law, you need not employ someone you reasonably believe is stealing. You are entitled to feel secure in your home. But while your actions were perhaps prudent, they were imperfect.

You should indeed have spoken to -- not “confronted” -- her before acting. Might she be guilty and lie? Sure. But you could have done more to determine what actually happened. I admire your reluctance to deprive this single mother of her livelihood, but you should have discussed this with her boss. If the cleaner is a habitual thief, what happens to her other clients? You needn’t have put forth anything as hard-edged as an accusation, but your suspicions combined with the experience of her other clients could have produced a clearer picture and included something like due process and a chance for her to assert her innocence.

As to your changing the locks and cutting down all the trees in your yard so you’d have a clear field of fire if she returned with a zombie army to wreak a terrible vengeance -- is that it? -- there you might have overreacted.

Update: When M.P. stopped using this cleaner, the pain pills stopped disappearing.

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Readers can direct their questions and comments by e-mail to [email protected]. This column originates in The New York Times.

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Spring Garden Show Preview

Down to Earth

seasonal v i s i o n ,

a g r i c u l t u r e research, and a treasured love for Nature.

On the 13th of March, the clock will annoy some but simply be dealt with by others. Daylight Saving Time begins; set your time piece ahead by one hour (“Spring ahead”).

Renewal is the theme of Spring. We’ll see buds and blossoms steadily appear. When possible, soil improvement is the first task of the season for healthy veggies, shrubs, and flowers. Topsoil is subsoil with organic material. It takes Nature at least 100 years to make an inch. Digging in this fresh substance has a tenfold benefit.

It’s been announced that the 2011 “Color of the Year” is a vivid pink known as Honeysuckle. With so many hues, a flower garden can dazzle from dawn to dusk.

In your garden notebook, consider any of these four-season plants: Coneflower, sedum (Autumn Joy), Bergenia, creeping phlox, perennial geranium, blue fescue grass or feather reed. Perhaps you’ve a shady area that needs a punch: Try oakleaf hydrangea, dogwood, serviceberry, or red chokeberry.

March will show umpteen moods as growth gathers momentum for our “oohs” and “aahs.” Forsythia and camellia will burst forth. Over in the woods there’s a softening carpet of rich leaf-mold. Spring is “marching” in with eagerness. Be watchful for all of Nature’s surprises.

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Sandi Hulden lives in Kelso and says she is “looking out longingly.”

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Garden Gap...Almost

With the daily changes in the weather, I’ve been reading some interesting weather folklore:

No dew on grass at night means rain.Ring around the moon means rain soon. Birds flying low indicates rain. When a ca t wa she s beh ind i t s e a r , t h e n r a i n i s d u e . If clouds on hilltops fall, that means rain. I f c l o u d s r i s e t h e n c l e a r w e a t h e r i s c o m i n g . Put cayenne pepper in socks to warm feet.

Moving on to other thoughts:Need a moo d l i f t e r ? Those d e a r l i t t l e p r i m r o s e s a r e available for windowsill color. It’s time to start sweet peas in 4-inch pots. “Ixnay” on a houseplant in the bedroom as it removes oxygen in the night.

When I see the birthday of George Washington approaching on the calendar, it brings fond memories of seeing his Mt. Vernon plantation. The

acreage has easy paths for walking. Areas are well labeled. Period dressed folks add to the overall charm. Our first president most definitely had an eye for gardening, landscaping, orchard design, livestock care,

“Head outside

and move. Nature

invigorates the mind and the body.”

~Terry Trespicio

weather patterns tend to take the spontaneous enjoyment out of bundling up to work in the late winter gloom.

But don’t despair! Treat yourself to inspiration! Whether you have just a few hours or can devote an entire day to self-indulgence, regional garden shows will motivate you (See sidebar). Thoughts of winter are cast aside and you will begin the spring gardening season recharged and enthusiastic about the endless possibilities.

All three regional garden shows boast displays that showcase everything from the newest plants to creative landscape designs. The transformation to the magic of the summer garden has taken months of planning and preparation. Look for blooming plants out of season that give the feeling that you are witnessing summer. Learn the latest techniques at countless seminars and browse the aisles of the “market” to find the most innovative garden supplies and the newest plants.

I’ve had the pleasure of attending at least one of these garden shows every year for 25 years. I never cease to delight in the magic of the gardens and the imaginative nursery displays. Nor do I fail to learn something new from all the information provided. 2011 is the first year the Proven

Dripping from persistent Pacific Northwest drizzle, this grumpy gorilla sits forlornly on the ‘secret trail’, impatiently waiting for a hint of spring.

For hardy gardeners in the Pacific Northwest, the desire to move around outdoors pulls us into

the garden in February and March. Every hint of warming temperatures, combined with a teasing glimpse of the sun, tempts us to seek a rewarding project that moves us toward spring. Rain saturated soil and inconsistent

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Portland Spring Home and Garden ShowPortland Expo Center Portland, Oregon February 23-27 Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday 10:00 – 6:00 pm www.otshows.com/shows/phs/ Tickets available online and at Home Depot Price: $10 with weekday discounts available

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Nancy’ Chennault’s interest and participation in horticultural endeavors began in 1974. She has written Northwest Gardener for Columbia River Reader since January 2006. 2011 begins the next chapter as she continues to grow as “The Plant Station.” To suggest a topic or ask a gardening question, contact her at [email protected]. She and her husband Jim grow their gardens in Castle Rock.

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Display gardens within February’s garden shows are overflowing with colorful buds and blooms.

Thousands of plants, such as this winter blooming Helleborus ‘Cinnamon Snow’ from Skagit Gardens’ Gold Collection are abundantly displayed for your shopping pleasure.

Raffle prizes may include new introductions such as these for 2011 from Proven Winners at the PW Outdoor Living Extravaganza in March.

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with a used toothbrush to clear the holes.

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I decided that I wanted to make rye bread and pea soup. Together they would make a hearty meal for either lunch or dinner.

Grandmother’s recipe for rye bread was awfully sketchy, just the barest outline, leaving the details to a tried and true bread maker. And that’s not me. I tend to over-knead these sorts of things. So I went online to search for an appropriate rye bread recipe that I could make using a bread making machine. The one I chose called for fennel seed and orange zest instead of caraway seeds. The website is www.kitchenparade.com.

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Looking for a unique winter get-away that is “off the beaten track?” Try visiting

a horse ranch in winter! The Flying Horseshoe Ranch in Cle

Elum, Washington, offers a winter wonderland, cozy cabins, and peace and quiet interrupted only by the occasional “whinny” of a horse, hungry for food or a little attention (see photo, page 21.)

After a lovely winter drive over White Pass, we found our cabin late in the evening with the door open and a note that said “Make yourself comfortable” — which we did. We spent the days exploring the sleepy towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. As a past “Northern Exposure” fan, I was interested in seeing the famous

Roslyn Café. All that was missing was the moose walking past the building! A drive over Bluett Pass provided some snowshoeing opportunities and a visit to Leavenworth. The best part, however, was a short walk

to another cabin on the Ranch property and a lovely winter hot tub soak with snow flakes falling and deer in the distance.

The website indicates that the Dude Ranch is very busy in summer. Try a winter visit without the crowds. If you are tired of impersonal folks who right

off the bat ask for first night’s deposit and credit card information, you will love talking to Peggy Blackburn, who makes you feel like you are a desired guest in her home.

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My first trip to Maui in the mid-70s was love at first sight: beautiful sandy

beaches, warm sea-water, great weather, flowers everywhere and charming, lovely people. None of this

Maui ~ Then and Now Beautiful sunsets, ziplining and pure relaxation

Winter Getaway Travel

Story by Shirely Smith • Photos by Ray McDermott

Longtime Longview resident and community volunteer Shirley Smith is a retired travel agent. Her companion, Ray McDermott, is a retired Longview Fibre executive.

has changed but for two weeks this last November it was interesting to note the many m o r e s u b t l e changes.

One can still r i d e a b i k e d o w n f r o m the Haleakala volcano, or take the Trilogy catamaran to Lanai for the day. The brave can still drive to the Seven Sacred Pools on the windward side and suffer the over 600 curves and 56 one-way bridges. The pools are magnificent as is the incredible rich growth alongside the highway. The snorkeling and scuba diving is still great whether on the beaches of Maui or with a boat trip to Molokini. The new popular sport is “snuba”where you can dive without a tank on your back — you are attached by a 20-footft. hose to a floating tank so you can dive down and explore without needing the certification of scuba diving. There i s s t i l l whale watching on the channel between Maui

a n d L a n a i , a n d m a n y s u n s e t c r u i s e s go out of Lahaina daily.

Because it is less crowded and more low-key, we

stayed in the K i h e i a r e a at the Royal Mauian. Our ocean-front c o n d o w a s perfect and happy hour on the front l a w n w a s enjoyed with our neighbors

at sunset. There are many great restaurants, but our favorites were the small spots nearby, filled with local people. Cooking in the unit was easy after we located the farmers markets and local fish stalls — you can have a different catch of the day every morning when you shop.

Many things have changed: Years ago Honolulu was the main destination until the crowds became overwhelming and the outer islands became the new favorites. Maui still has

the greatest number of visitors and the Lahaina to Kaanipali a r e a s a r e the busiest (and most expensive). The largest a n d m o s t e l a b o r a t e resorts are

in the Wailea and Kapalua areas.

There are other changes: A super highway runs the full length of the

west coast where you can go 60 mph and completely miss seeing the beaches, resorts and charming towns. I liked the slower pace of the old roads. Even the Kahalui airport is no longer the little open-air facility it once was. It now has walls, restaurants, six luggage carousels and flights from all over the world arriving daily.

We only played golf once at Elleair, a public course that used to be inexpensive and simple with a trailer for the pro-shop. Now there is a

charming new building, housing the restaurant and the pro-shop, and a separate building for the golf carts and grounds crew. One of the newest activities you see in a number of places is ziplining. My companion decided on the one on the Hana side near Haiku. When I heard there was an 80-foot climb up into a tree just to start, I decided to watch. Ray had a grand time and thought it an incredible experience.

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Postmarks Along the Trail

A Side Trip to Kelso It’s a small world after all

Following his popular column “Dispatch from the Discovery Trail,” Kelso resident and local history buff Michael Perry highlights sites and

events significant in the Western e x p a n s i o n following Lewis a n d C l a r k ’s Expedition. He enjoys bicycling and collecting h i s t o r i c a l memorab i l i a .

While vacationing in Great Britain last year, my wife and I made a day-trip to

Kelso, Scotland. I had always wanted to see where Peter Crawford, the founder of Kelso, Washington, had grown up (see sidebar). After seeing his hometown, which hasn’t changed much since Peter left in the mid-1800s, I’m more curious than ever as to why he left such a beautiful town to start a new life in America.

Kelso is located 40 miles southeast of Edinburgh in a region called the Scottish Borders. The term “Borders” refers to the area between northern England and the Scottish Highlands. The Borders includes land sometimes referred to as the Lowlands, the non-Gaelic region of Scotland.

Kelso Washington’s high school sport teams are called the “Hilanders” – that seems appropriate since “our” town of Kelso has Scottish roots. But they got it wrong. Since Scotland’s Kelso is only 100 feet above sea level, our athletes should have been called the “Lowlanders” (or maybe the

Story and Photos by Michael O. Perry

“Bordermen”). Just think – rather than a Scottie dog for the team mascot, it could have been a Border collie.

Kelso may have originally been called “Cailso” (from the Latin word “calx” for “chalk”) since there are white chalky deposits in a bluff along the Tweed River. A section of Kelso is known as “Chalkheugh” – from the

Old English words “calc” (chalk) and “how” (hill).

I n 1 1 1 3 , Scotland’s King David had French monks set up a monastery at Kelso, and the Kelso Abbey was dedicated in 1128. The a b b e y w a s unusual because it had double transepts. Henry VIII destroyed t h e t o w n and abbey in 1545, but the

magnificence of the massive abbey is still evident in its ruins.

Many battles between England and Scotland occurred in the Borders region around Kelso. Scotland’s King James II died while trying to remove English forces from Roxburgh Castle at Kelso in 1460. Prior to the 1700s, conflict was a part of life in this region. The 18th and 19th centuries were peaceful and Kelso prospered and expanded.

Even though the railroad arrived in 1850, the Industrial Revolution bypassed Kelso. Instead, many of the old thatch-roofed houses in the middle of town were slowly replaced with Georgian and Victorian style buildings. Today’s market square in the center of Kelso features a town hall built in 1816, two years before Peter Crawford was born. Woodmarket, Horsemarket, and Coalmarket Streets surround the market square and give a hint of the kind of business that took place there centuries ago.

Peter W. Crawford – Resident of Kelso, Scotland; Founder of Kelso, WashingtonPeter Crawford’s parents had six children, all born a mile east of Kelso, Scotland. Peter was the middle son, born Nov. 22, 1818. After his schooling in Kelso, he studied mathematics and surveying in Edinburgh. He went to London in 1838 and later to Southampton where he worked as a clerk. Meanwhile, in 1835, Peter’s older brother, Alec, had immigrated to America, married, and settled in Michigan. Alec urged his brother to join him.

Peter booked passage to Quebec in 1842 and then crossed the Great Lakes to Michigan where, upon arrival, Peter discovered Alec had moved to an unknown destination. By the time he learned Alec had moved to Indiana, Peter had caught malaria while working with a survey crew near Kalamazoo, Michigan. Peter joined Alec’s family in 1843, taught school for a year, then moved to Chicago to work as an accountant.

In 1846, after hearing about free land and new opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, Peter returned to Indiana to talk to his brother about going west with him; Alec refused since he felt the trip would be too hard for his wife and two young sons. So, in April 1847, Peter signed on with George Cline to help move his family to the Oregon Territory. Seven months later, on Peter’s 29th birthday, the wagon train arrived at Switzer’s Landing, near present-day Portland.

On December 25, 1847, Peter filed a claim for 223 acres along the east bank of the Cowlitz River. He was the first settler in the region. He built a cabin and made improvements, and spent a lot of time surveying other settler’s claims. He platted several towns along the Lower Columbia River (Rainier, St. Helens, Vancouver, Columbia City, etc.). In April 1849, Peter went to California to try his luck prospecting for gold. Five months later, he sailed home with a pouch of gold; ironically, Peter’s future father-in-law was also aboard that ship.

Peter’s brother finally came west in 1851, arriving just after Peter’s log cabin burned to the ground. Alec filed a land claim on the west bank of the Cowlitz while Peter built a new two-story frame house, using his gold to buy milled lumber, windows and hardware. In 1853, both Peter and Alec signed the Monticello Convention’s petition to Congress seeking creation of the ‘Columbia’ Territory that would include all land north of the Columbia River. The following year, Congress divided the Oregon Territory in half, creating the Washington Territory.

In 1854, Peter was elected to be Cowlitz County’s first surveyor and held that position for 27 years. Also in 1854, 35-year old Peter married 18-year old Zillah Patterson; they met when Peter visited her father in 1853. Peter and Zillah raised five children in their house on the Cowlitz River. In 1872, Peter allowed the Northern Pacific Railroad move the house a few hundred feet east to make room for the railroad being built from Kalama to Tacoma. There is a historical sign at Crawford and First Streets marking where the house once stood.

In 1881, the Crawford family moved to Vancouver. In 1884, Peter divided his Cowlitz homestead into 500 lots and filed a plat for “the new town of Kelso, Washington Territory.” Peter converted his Kelso house into a school for his new town in 1887. Peter’s wife died a year later when she was 52 years old; Peter was 70 when he died in 1889, five months before Washington became a state.

The City Hall in Kelso’s Market Square was built in 1816 and is now used as a tourist information center. Horsemarket Road is to the left with Woodmarket Road on the right.

Parish of Kelso North and Ednam was built in 1866 for the Free Presbyterians. Today the imposing church is occupied by members of the Church of Scotland.

Kelso Abbey, built in 1128, was destroyed by England’s King Henry VIII in 1545.

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Story & Photo by Randy Sanders

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determined future soiree. I imagined the cork being removed on the very day I paid off my business, made the final mortgage payment on our home or my wife and I perched on the deck of our home on a gorgeous summer evening with some good friends enjoying a perfect sunset. I became alarmed about my succulent sensation after reading a column in a wine publication advising that this particular vintage should be consumed no later than 2010. Remembering Orson Wells in an old Paul Masson TV commercial holding a glass of Chablis saying, “I will drink no wine before its time,” I thought to myself, well, what about after its time?

And so, on Christmas Day, 2010 — with the help of my wife and friends — I opened my cherished

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Scout (left) and Trish Wilson enjoying the Reader while celebrating New Years in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Diana and Don Wallin, of Rainier, Oregon, in Williamsburg, Virginia, November 2010, while visiting their daughter and family.

Amber Dudley relaxing aboard the Crystal Symphony en route from Los Angeles to Valparaiso, Chile (South America) in January

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from the original church built in 1852. The service was all in Hawaiian with a local priest and a choir of native ladies in their lovely mumus. The service is in the same place but in English, no choir, and the priest was not a local but a gentleman from New Jersey . . . very disappointing.

Every place you go the dress is so casual ~ shorts, flip-flops and, of course, bikini

swimsuits. I miss the lovely mumus and aloha shirts. The conch shell is still blown by young men on Black Rock who then run along the shore lighting the torches near the Sheraton Maui. There may be many tourists everywhere, but the islands have not lost their charm for me and I hope to return many times for a delightful respite from the rain. My wish for you is a future trip to this still lush, still enchanting tropical paradise.

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When done to your liking, test for flavor and add seasoning to your taste

Since this was turning out to be a meal, I thought, ì”Why not dessert, too?” Looking through the recipes again, I came across a 1970s cherry concoction called “Cherry Jazz.” With George Washington’s birthday coming up, something with cherries seemed appropriate. This recipe is easy; very difficult to mess up. I looked for the recipe on the web and found it under the name “Cherry Crisp” at www.cooks.com.

CHERRY JAZZPour one can of cherry pie filling (canned cherries will not do) into a 9-inch glass pie pan.

Sprinkle, as evenly as possible, one small box of cake mix (like Jiffy) on top of the fruit filling. Do not mix in. Since I couldn’t find a small box (9 oz.) of Jiffy white cake mix, I bought a regular size white cake mix and weighed out 9 oz.

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Pour 1/4 lb. of melted butter or margarine over the cake mix. Do not mix in. Sprinkle chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) over the top. Bake for 45 minutes in a 350º preheated oven until top is a nice golden brown. Chill in refrigerator and cut in slices like pie. Top with whipped cream if desired.

If this were going to be a meal, perhaps wine would be appropriate. What wine goes with pea soup? Going back online I connected with www.winespectator.com. Under the forums section there was a discussion about what would go well with pea soup. There were recommendations for Chablis or a white burgundy, or even a chardonnay. Others said drink what you like, even a beer or a red wine as long as it is not too strong.

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In 1783, Sir Walter Scott lived in Kelso with relatives while attending school. In his autobiography, Scott wrote that Kelso was “the most beautiful if not the most romantic village in Scotland.”

While there has been a public library in Kelso since 1750, today’s library was built in 1905 with money from the Carnegie Trust. Public schooling began in 1872, replacing most private schools. There are several religious denominations in Kelso: Church of Scotland, Episcopalian, Roman Catholic, Quaker, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Jehovah’s Witness. Many of the churches are impressive structures compared to the churches of Kelso, Washington.

One business that caught my eye was the 200-year old Red Lion Inn on Crawford Street. Crawford Street was named after John Crawford, a merchant who owned property there prior to 1750; it is not known if John and Peter Crawford were related.

Only one bridge crossed the Tweed River at Kelso prior to 1998. It was built in 1803 and was designed by the same man who later designed the London Bridge that was moved to Lake Havasu, Arizona, 40 years ago. Since the main highway now bypasses Kelso, the town has an inviting feel with minimal traffic. Cobbled streets add to the charming and quaint atmosphere. The many shops, restaurants, and hotels make this a good tourist destination. You won’t see any fast food joints here, not even a McDonalds.

For a town of 6,000 people, Kelso offers lots of activities for children and adults. They have an indoor swimming pool, an indoor ice skating rink, two 18-hole golf courses, lawn bowling, along with tennis, rugby (football) and cricket courts. Equestrian events are popular too, and Kelso has a race track along with fields for point-to-point races and horse trials.

The Tweed and Teviot Rivers meet in Kelso and salmon fishing is exceptional. The two rivers reminded me of streams in Washington and Oregon. Peter Crawford must have felt at home when he built his house on the banks of the Cowlitz River since the climates in both Kelsos are similar.

If you are ever in the neighborhood, I’d urge you to spend a day or two in Kelso, Scotland. I’d certainly love to go back again.

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Outings & EventsPerforming & Fine Arts

Music, Art, Theatre, LiteraryBroadway Gallery Artists co-op. Feb: Fiber Art Show, Mike Morgan (sculptures) and Di Morgan (clothing); Mar: Marquita Green (woodturning), Joe Green (letterpress poetry broadsides), Mike Rees (photography), Vicki Brigden (jewelry). Mon–Sat 10-5:30. 1418 Commerce, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-577-0544.

Broderick Gallery Fine contemporary art in a friendly atmosphere. Fri-Sun, 11-5. 313 E “B” Street, Rainier, Ore. Info: www.broderickgallery.com.

Koth Gallery Feb: Ron Gaul (show closes Feb 23); Mar: Vintage Children’s Reading Posters. Mon, Tues, Thurs 10-8, Wed 10-5, Fri 10-6, Sat 12-5. Longview Public Library, 1600 Louisiana, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-442-5300.

LCC Gallery at the Rose Center Print Arts Northwest 30th Anniversary All-Member Show. Show runs Feb 17-Mar 11; Reception: Feb 17, 5-7. Mon, Tues, Fri 10-4; Wed, Thurs 10-7. Lower Columbia College, 15th & Washington, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-442-2510.

Lord & McCord Artworks Feb: John Crocker (photography); Mar: Marisa Mecure (paintings on tile). Tues–Fri 12–5:30, Sat 12-4. 1416 Commerce, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-423-9100.

Teague’s Mezzanine Gallery Feb: “Thru the Eyes of a Child,” assemblages by Ellen Roehne; Mar: Butterfly Paintings inspired by Robert Pyle’s “Mariposa Road” and sculpture. Mon-Fri 10–5:30, Sat 10-3. 1267 Commerce, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-636-0712.

Members of the Columbian Artist Association display at the following locations:•Backstage Café Feb: Amanda Kandoll; Mar: Tim Cusick. Mon 7-11, 5-9; Tues-Fri 7-3, 5-9, Sat 5-9. Corner of Vine and Pacific, Kelso, Wash.•Country Corner Restaurant 2001 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, Wash.•Cowlitz County Health Dept Feb: John Henry, Mar: Alan Brunk. Mon-Fri 8:30-12 and 1:30-4, 6 on Tues. 1952 9th Ave, Longview, Wash. •Fusion Bubble Tea Café Mon-Fri 8-7, Sat 10-7. 1333 Broadway, Longview, Wash.•Museo at the Merk (view through Broadway-facing window) Mar: Jeanene LeRae. The Merk, Commerce and Broadway, Longview, Wash.•ZoJo Coffee Feb: Tim Cusick; Mar: Carol Boudreau. Tues-Thu 8-4, Fri 8-8, Sat 9-2. 1335 14th Avenue, Longview, Wash.

Castle Rock Quilt Show Thru Feb 26, Wed-Sun, 10-2. Free, donations accepted. Castle Rock Exhibit Hall, 147 Front Street, Castle Rock, Wash. Info: 360-274-6603.

“Leaving Iowa”-comedy about family vacations Thru Feb 27, 7:30pm; Sun 2pm. $10. Loves Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave, Woodland, Wash. Info: www.lovestreetplayhouse.com.

“The Dining Room” by A. R. Gurney Thru Feb 27, 8pm; Sun 2pm. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors/Children. Slocum House Theatre, 605 Esther St., Vancouver, Wash. Info: www.slocumhouse.com.7th annual Plomondon Independent Film Festival Feb 18-19, Fri 7pm, Sat 1pm and

7pm. $2 adults; $1 children. Morgan Arts Centre, 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo, Wash. Info: www.morganartscentre.com.

Linda Lee Michelet–jazz singer Fundraiser for Red Cross. Feb 19, 7pm. $20. Monticello Hotel Ballroom, 1405 17th Avenue, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-423-7880.

“Three Views of Love”-three one-act plays about love Center Stage Theatre. Feb 23-Mar 12, 7:30pm. $8 adults, $7 students/seniors. LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: 360-442-2682.

“Dracula”-student production of biting drama Mainstage Theatre. Feb 25-Mar 5, 7:30pm; Mar 5 2pm. $5. Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre, R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols, Blvd., Longview, Wash. Info: Susan Donahue 360-575-7733.

Greg Mortenson-co-author of “Three Cups of Tea” Fundraiser for Longview-Kelso Altrusa. Mar 1, 7pm. $35. R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols, Blvd., Longview, Wash. Info: www.altrusa.org/Longview-Kelso.htm

Downtown Longview First Thursday March 3 see listings, page 24.

“Martyrs’ Crossing”-story of Joan of Arc Rising Star Productions. Mar 11-26, eve 7:30pm, mat 2pm. $5-10. Kelso High School Auditorium, 1905 Allen Street, Kelso, Wash. Info: www.risingstarproductions.org.

Lower Columbia College Winter Concerts-Symphonic Band Mar 11; Jazz Band Mar 15; Community Choir Mar 17, 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

Jeffrey Jacob-pianist Mar 12, 7pm. $15-20. Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, Ore. Info: 503-325-8108.

Best of the Northwest-Concert featuring Northwest composers Portland Vocal Consort. March 13, 8pm. $20 general; $15 seniors; $10 students. Longview Church of the Nazarene, 814 15th Avenue, Longview, Wash. Info: www.portlandvocalconsort.org.

Call for Spellers Altrusa of Cowlitz County Breakfast Bunch is seeking adult teams for the 3rd Annual Spell-ebration. Mar 18, Kelso Theatre Pub. Info: 360-673-1983.

Call for Artists ARTrails is seeking artists for the 9th Annual Studio Tour. Artist who live in SW Washington and can show within 10 miles of Lewis County are eligible. Deadline: March 1. Info: 360-864-2681 or www.ARTrailsofSWW.org.

Call for Artists Columbian Artists Association invites local artists to participate in Annual Juried Spring Show. Mar-21-Apr 2; LCC Rose Center for the Arts. Info: Irene at 360-575-0752 or www.columbianartists.org.

Death in the Dugout Mystery at the Mansion: Doug York’s original murder mystery comedy, Feb 24- Mar 12, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Price: $49 includes: Dinner, Show, Tax, Gratuity. Reservations: 360-425-5816.

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The Bistro1329 Commerce Ave, Longview360-425-2837 • Music after 5 pm www.thebistrobuzz.comFeb 28 Daryl PipkinFeb 25 AviMar 4 Steve HarveyMar 11 Bob NelsonMar 17 AviMar 25 Bob Nelson

The Brits, Friday Pub Night1427 Commerce Ave, Longview360-575-8090Call for Pub Night live music schedule

Goble Tavern70255 Col. River Hwy, Rainier503-556-4090www.gobletavern.comEvery Saturday - Old Guys Rock Every Sunday - Guy Live Music ReviewEvery Tuesday - Movie NightEvery Thursday - Guy Live Guitar Lessons

The Mansion420 Rutherglen Rd, Longview360-425-5816 Wed 5-7 pm Wine tasting Buffet $20 incl taxCall for live music information

Monticello Hotel 23 cLub 1405 17th Avenue, Longview 360-425-9900Karaoke every Thursday“OurMonticello” on Facebook Music 9 pm–1 am Fireside Lounge Feb 11, 12 No ExcusesFeb 18, 19 CatillacsFeb 25, 26 Linda MyersMar 4, 5 Bad Motor ScooterMar 11, 12 Lock, Stock & BarrelMar 18, 19 Linda Myers

Porky’s Café & Lounge561 Industrial Way, Longview360-636-16161st Wednesday each month Bob Nelson Jazz3rd Wed, Left Coast Jazz JamCall for other Live Music Schedule

Coming Home by Marisa Mecure, to be exhibited at Lord & McCord Artworks in March (see listing, next column)


Columbia River Reader’s Reviews are posted shortly after openings of locally-produced, multiple-performance plays and concerts of adult groups which perform regularly. Read them at www.crreader.comRecent/Upcoming Reviews: LCC Center Stage Three ~ Views of Love ~ Feb 23Rising Star Productions ~ Martryr’s Crossing ~ Mar 11

LCC Symphonic Band ~ Winter Concert ~ Mar 11

Performing Arts Reviews

Outings & EventsRecreation, Outdoors, Gardening,

Living History, Pets, Self-helpParenting Education Class; Making Parenting a Pleasure! Feb 16, 9-11am. Fee based on sliding scale. Rainier Head Start Center, Rainier, Ore. Info: 503-556-3736.

LCC Free Lecture Series; Law, Order and the Public Good Thursdays at noon. Feb 17 The State of Corrections in Cowlitz County; Feb 24 An Overview of the Juvenile Justice System in Cowlitz County; Mar 3 The Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center; Mar 10 The Mental Health Court; Mar 17 An Overview of Emergency Management Services. Wollenberg Auditorium , LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-442-2311 or lowercolumbia.edu/conversations/.

Writing up a Will Chris Roubicek, Attorney. Brown Bag Workshop. Feb 17, Noon-1. Room 300, Cowlitz County Administration Building, 207 4th Ave N, Kelso, Wash. Info: Gary Fredricks 360-355-3014.

Free Speakers Series-In Their Footsteps “Wildlife Center of the North Coast” presented by Sharnelle Fee. Feb 20, 1pm. Part of a weekend of activities held nationwide with the Great Backyard Bird Count. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Netul River Room, Fort Clatsop Visitor’s Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, Ore. Info: 503-861-2471.

Lefse Cooking Class Sons of Norway. Feb 26, 9-11am. $5. Deadline to register Feb. 24. Breidablik Lodge #2-027, 224 Catlin St W, Kelso, Wash. Info: Kay 360-425-9437.

2011 Snowshoeing Adventures Series Mount St. Helens Institute. Feb 27 Koshko Loop; Mar 13 Marble Mountain to Chocolate Falls. $15. Info: www.mshinstitute.org or 360-449-7883.

Beginner’s Mind Retreat Mar 4-6, 5pm Fri-1pm Sun. $150+dana. ($120 members, $75 students). Great Vow Zen Monastery, 79640 Quincy-Mayger Rd., Clatskanie, Ore. Info: 503 728 0654 or [email protected]

OSU Master Gardener Class Mar 8-May 31, 9:30 am-3 pm. $75. Clatskanie, Ore. Info: OSU Extension Office 503-397-3462.

Understanding Property Taxes Terry McLaughlin, Cowlitz County Assessor. Brown Bag Workshop. Mar 17, Noon-1. Room 300, Cowlitz County Administration Building, 207 4th Ave N, Kelso, Wash. Info: Gary Fredricks 360-355-3014.

Volunteers Needed The Mount St. Helens Institute offers a variety of volunteer opportunities from environmental education to recreation support to trail maintenance and repair. Info: www.mshinstitute.org.

Volunteers Needed CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids, Inc. seeks volunteers to work for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Columbia County. Training begins Feb 24. Info: www.casaforkidsinc.org or 503-366-4133.

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Winter Arts Events at LCC

March 11—Symphonic Band Concert Farewell to founder Dr. Gary Nyberg

Opening Feb. 23—A Trio of Love Three one-act plays at Center Stage

Feb. 23–26; March 3–5, 10–12

March 15—LCC Jazz Band ConcertWith guests the Mark Morris Jazz Band

March 17—From an Unknown Past Vocal Ensemble, Concert Choir and Community Choir

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The 83rd Annual Academy Awards, the most-watched TV show throughout the world, will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Usually I give you my picks for certain categories; I won’t this year. Why not? Because of an early deadline, I can’t see the Screen Actors

Guild Awards on Sunday, January 30, but you can.

So, if you are making your picks in the office/school/church and/or local bar Oscar pool, here is what you should do. First, check out the Golden Globes for the major categories, i.e., best drama which was “The Social Network.” Comedies rarely walk away

with an Oscar for best picture. For best actress in a drama: Natalie Portman in “Black Swan.” Best actor, drama: Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech.” Best supporting actress: Melissa Leo in “The Fighter.” Best supporting actor: Christian Bale in “The Fighter.” Best director was David Fincher in “The Social Network.” Good luck

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Movie ReviewsDo-It-Yourself Oscar Picks with Wildman HandicappingBy Dr. Robert Blackwood

screenplays. Then, go check out all of the films in your local theaters. What’s your opinion?

After the Golden Globes, watch the SAG Awards for the choices of actresses and the actors, in particular, or get the results the next day on the internet or in your local newspaper.

Then, check out the Academy Award nominations: Best Film: “Black Swan,” “The Fighter,” “Inception,”

“The King’s Speech,” “The Social Network,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “127 Hours,” “Toy Story 3,” “Winter’s Bone,” & “True Grit.” Wildman Handicapping: I’m betting on “The Fighter,” “The King’s Speech,” or “Winter’s Bone” (dark horse, everyone’s second choice).

Nominees for best actress: Annette Bening (“The Kids Are All Right”), Jennifer Lawrence (“Winter’s Bone”), Michelle Williams (“Blue Valentine”), Natalie Portman (“Black Swan”), Nicole Kidman (“Rabbit Hole”). Bet on Natalie Portman or Jennifer Lawrence (dark horse).

Dr. Bob Blackwood, professor emeritus at Chicago’s Wright College, enjoys films. He lives in Chicago and visits the Pacific Northwest annually to go fishing with his former colleague, Paul “Man in the Kitchen” Thompson. Bob says he’s better at the flicks, but Paul is better in the kitchen.

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Britainís King & Queen (Colin Firth & Helena Bonham Carter) in The King’s Speech. Photo Credit: Laurie Sparham/Weinstein Company

The prima ballerina (Natalie Portman) prepares to dance Swan Lake in “Black Swan.” Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise/Fox Searchlight Pictures

The young prima ballerina (Natalie Portman) sees different images of herself before dancing in “Black Swan.” Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise/Fox Searchlight Pictures

Britain’s king (Colin Firth) faces his greatest challenge, a microphone, in “The King’s Speech.” Photo Credit: Laurie Sparham/Weinstein Company

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Nominees for best actor: Colin Firth (“The King’s Speech”), James Franco (“127 Hours”), Javier Bardem (“Biutiful”), Jeff Bridges (“True Grit”) and Jesse Eisenberg (“Social Network”). I’m betting on Firth.

Nominees for best supporting actress: Amy Adams (“The Fighter”), Hailee Steinfeld (“True Grit”), Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech”), Jacki Weaver (“Animal Kingdom”), & Melissa Leo (“The Fighter”). Bet on Helena Bonham Carter or Melissa Leo (dark horse).

Best supporting actor: Christian Bale (“The Fighter”), Geoffrey Rush (“The King’s Speech”), Jeremy Renner (“The Town”), John Hawkes (“Winter’s Bone”), and Mark Ruffalo (“The Kids Are All Right”). Bet on Bale.

Best director: Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”), David Fincher (“Social Network”), David O. Russell (“The Fighter”), Coen Brothers (“True Grit”) and Tom Hooper (“The King’s Speech”). Bet on Aronofsky or Hooper, though I think Fincher deserves it.

Which 2011 films did I enjoy the most? I laughed a lot at “True Grit” and “RED.” I appreciated the tension between Jolie and Depp in “The Tourist” and between Firth and Rush in “The King’s Speech.” I enjoyed every minute of “The Fighter” and “Winter’s Bone,” but I know the Academy loves British productions. Which film made me wince? The self-destructive private life of Natalie Portman’s character in “Black Swan.” See you at the movies.

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the doorway and into the bright, clement, blustery spring afternoon as wispy, cotton-swab clouds gathered overheard. After paying a nominal fee to consume exciting, new worldly wines, the eager crowd shuffled in shoulder to shoulder, with glasses in hand. Being a fan of dark, muscular reds, I darted and squirmed my way past wimpy glass twirlers, nose monsters and vulgar flushers and spitters (I don’t spit out wine, I drink it! It’s not mouthwash, it’s wine!) right to the tables displaying luscious fruit that has been fermented in the same fashion from the days of Christ.

The 2002 I drank that day — and I drank a fair amount, as we were so fortunate as to have a friend and wine connoisseur who volunteered not to drink, and drive us all around — was splendid. And well it should have been as it won a Northwest regional wine award. What propelled my senses as I sipped, sipped, smelled and swallowed, was a fast attack of black pepper and spice that stayed with me for a few seconds even after it trickled down my throat like blackberry velvet with a soft chocolate finish. Apparently, there were less than 1000 cases of this earth’s pleasure available, and I had to have at least one bottle. At $30 a bottle, on Sunday, the last day of the weekend of release, it was a bit pricey for me, especially because I had already purchased numerous bottles on Friday and Saturday. But I had to have it. It was the star of the weekend, the main attraction, the headliner, the top bill, the main act.

Six years later, and eight years from the time of creation and the suggested drinking time, I had a somewhat different drinking experience. The wine was every bit as overwhelming and big, but way more graceful and refined with its age. The length of taste had somewhat shortened from what I originally remembered, but the power and the glory with its leather and dark ruby color still showed up to deliver another great wine memory.


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I recently found some 2002 bottles (I assume available) for $31.99 at International Feller (http://www.internationalcellar.com/r/products/COUCAB02.htm). Also Wine Spectator magazine dedicated their December 15, 2010 issue to Washington wines and listed a Cougar Crest Cabernet, 2006 for $37 and gave it 92 points.

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Professor Epicurious

Pr o f e s s o r Epicurious h e r e ,

d i s cu s s ing some of what is known and

some of what is may be unknown about garlic.

The herb, and in some forms spice, that is often one of the first off my shelf when cooking most savory sauces or meat dishes, has not always been popular. In fact, garlic, the “stinking rose,” was denigrated in early times by some scholars and writers. Shakespeare said, “And most

Garlic: The stinking rose

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Ganesh IndianCuisine1312 CommerceLunch buffet 11-2:30, Dinner 5-9:30. Take-out available. 360-423-6698.See ad page 25.

Open every day4610 Ocean Beach Hwy.360-501-4848See ad page 15

JT’s1203 14th AveFine dining, Happy Hour Specials, fresh NW cuisine. 360-577-0717. See ad page 16.

Los RocasQuality Mexican. Classy lounge. Lunch & Dinner. Live music. Affordable1260 Commerce Ave.360-353-3307. See ad page 25.

Ginger’s Restaurant(located at the Monticello Hotel)Traditional breakfast, lunch & dinner – homestyle Sunday dinners. Full bar (‘23 Club).360-425-9900. See ad page 24.

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El Tapatio117 West “A” StreetAuthentic Jalisco cuisine from scratch. Full bar. Riverfront dining.503-556-8323See ad page 14

Evergreen Pub & Cafe115-117 East 1st StreetBurgers, halibut, prime rib, full bar. 503-556-9935See ad page 7Goble Tavern70255 Columbia River Hwy. (Milepost 31, Hwy. 30)Food, beer & wine + full bar, Live music. See ad page 7.503-556-4090

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dear actors, eat no onions or garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.” Cervantes said, “Do not eat garlic or onions for their smell will reveal that you are a peasant.” And yes, even Buddhist monks would not be allowed into their temples if they had eaten garlic, as it was though to inflame the passions (if this were true, every married man I know would be growing it by the bushel in the backyard).

Faye Levy, a noted food author and critic, strikes a more middle ground by saying, “No one is

indifferent to garlic. People either love it or hate it and most good cooks seem to belong in the first group” (speaking of good cooks, read Paul Thompson’s tip about his favorite garlic press on page 14). Actually, most physicians would also join the “Most Good Cooks” group in this, for the health benefits alone.

D i d y o u k n o w t h a t g a r l i c contains two compounds called allicin and diallyl Sulphide? These compounds are considered

good for a wide variety of ills as well as preventing them with antioxidants and antibiotics. One source even said garlic could be used for athlete’s foot, crushed and placed between the toes (can you imagine the smell of that guy’s tennis shoes?). Believe it or not, there is also a warning page attached to garlic remedies. Apparently, allicin can be especially strong in raw garlic and can cause some skin problems. However, it can be diminished by cooking and completely destroyed by


InformertheLowerColumbia

By Perry PiperThe Captain

Another month has gone by with my close family, coworkers and I commanding this fine

vessel while my mother is on a much deserved leave. As I have assembled the pieces of the puzzle this month, I have had to employ quite a bit of faith into the idea that everything will work out. The Reader’s voyage this month has been one of great learning. Items of great importance have been the difference between the deadlines and the REAL deadlines, attention to detail and diligence.

Going into this task, I had the mindset of laying down the law. This called for being firm to my mother’s pre-written production schedule and telling people if it was “too late” to submit an ad or bit of information to the issue. As I quickly realized, this concept is a dream far from reality. Some business owners might be on vacation or just consumed with their own responsibilities to follow the same schedule I have. Luckily, the ones who are this busy know the REAL deadlines and from what I’ve seen, come through before we go to press.

My favorite example of having an attention to detail will be awarded to my coworker, Lila. We all know who we are, but a certain ad this month was found with a very large mistake. This error was even proofed and approved by a grand total of six business people,

showing that we were probably all looking for visual aesthetics rather than what the ad actually had to say. When Lila unleashed her expertly trained eyes upon the page, she found the problem within about five seconds. Although I had spent about an hour on the ad myself, I suppose my mind wanted to see the ad as perfect and complete, so it did. I now understand the importance of double checking and getting different, critical eyes on the page before finalizing the document.

Back in the 10th grade, we were assigned a plant project. Despite laboring for days with the collection, cataloging, pressing and mounting of my specimens, I received a shockingly low grade. Our teacher compared this plant project to a marathon and our usual assignments to sprinting. He went on to tell us that many of us can sprint well enough to beat most others, but when it comes to the marathon, that’s when our sprinting strategy would fall flat. This plant example is an excellent analogy to the Columbia River Reader. Anyone trying to wait until the last few days to compile an issue of this magnitude would most likely be overwhelmed and run for the hills. Employing the marathon strategy I learned back in 10th grade, I worked on the computer daily for at least an hour. Doing small tasks like checking the email, answering questions for co-workers and gathering information for the Reader was key to my success.

At the time of this writing, I am wrapping up the paper, designing the cover and printing pages for tomorrow’s proofreading. These 19 days have let me get a better glimpse of the inner workings of business and responsibility. I have learned the value of deadlines, having a critical eye and the difference between sprinting and the marathon when it comes to projects. My mother returning in a few days will be somewhat of a relief, but I will be even more prepared for her next vacation.

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microwaving. Oh, one last thing about the medicinal properties of garlic: it is supposed to be good for circulation. Dr. Jorge Greunwald of the University o f Ber l in did a s tudy that reported that the increased quality of blood circulation should improve a man’s sexual p e r f o r m a n c e . S o I g u e s s everybody should be growing it in their back yard.

I like to put some garlic in most non sweet dishes I cook. One of my favorites is baked garlic, which I make two or three times a year and is quite a comfort food to me (see John Freeman’s article on some of his favorite comfort foods on page 14). I often serve it on crackers or points of toast. It is kind of a hassle to do it right, so I use my turkey roasting pan and do 30 plus head at one time. It is easy, just time consuming and I always get sticky. I feel like all I can

smell is garlic for a week. What I do is I slice off the top quarter-inch of the head and peel off all the papery covering, but not so much as to have the individual cloves fall out. Then, I pour butter and chicken stock slowly over the top every 20 minutes as I bake it in a 250º oven. This usually takes me two or three hours and I usually decide it is done by the color (brown) and texture (soft). When it is done, I gently squeeze the individual cloves out of the head and store them in a jar in the refrigerator; they last quite awhile. This garlic is better than butter on good bread and makes a great addition to an antipasto plate. And i f I am not expecting company I just nosh it out of the jar.

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by ned piperthe spectator

It was like going back in time, back to my third year in college, to the coffee houses in Seattle’s

University District. 1962. My favorite was located right on University Way, known to the locals as “The Ave,” a few doors down from the University Bookstore. I’ve long since forgotten its name, but I recall the musicians that played there. Most were students, some were nationally known artists, either on their way up, or on their way down in popularity. One old-time bluesman named Jesse Fuller played there for three weeks straight. Jesse was a one-man band. I swear, he sounded like four or five boys on stage, but it was just him.

One night when he was chatting up the audience, Jesse, age 74, mentioned that he just loved “that there buttermilk.” From that night on, I brought him a quart of buttermilk. I like to believe we became friends during his time in Seattle.

The place had a $5 cover charge when the out-of-town musicians played. I never paid the cover charge, though, because three of my oil paintings hung on the wall. Artists with consignment art pieces weren’t required to pay to get in. I prayed they wouldn’t sell, because I didn’t have any back up pieces, and I couldn’t afford any more canvas material and tubes of oil paint.

A few weeks ago at Fred Meyer, I ran into local troubadour Mike Theriault. I was refilling our newspaper rack and Mike was doing the family grocery shopping. In a fair exchange, I gave him a current copy of the Reader and he invited me to stop by Zojo Coffee the following Friday where he was scheduled to sing and play his guitar. Mike and his wife, Susan, have been making sweet music around the river for years.

With my wife Sue still on her cruise, I invited my fellow Columbia River Reader ad salesman, Bert Jepson, to meet me at Zojo Coffee, 1335 14th Avenue, Longview. Bert had nailed down a table by the time I arrived. A nice crowd had gathered.

In addition to Zojo’s excellent roasted coffees and the pleasant music, owners Dan and Cindy Ouellette

were serving several dozen micro-brews to the masses. I chose the lightest beer on the menu.

As the tables began to fill up, Bert and I invited local attorney, Sam Wardle and his wife Rae to join us at our table. I always enjoy talking to Sam. He admired my father, was a friend to my brother Perry (who we lost at age 50), and graduated from high school with my brothers-in-law Jerry Weed and Mike Perry. Sam is full of stories about the good old days, anecdotes about high school teachers, athletes and several local business owners of those years.

Mike sang songs by the Everly Brothers, the Beatles, Credence Clearwater Revival and many other recording artists of the 60s and 70s, his strong voice rising above the chatter and clinking of glasses. I knew nearly all the words to all the songs. The atmosphere at Zojo Coffee that night gives me the encouraging feeling that Longview is pulling out of the recession.

More and more cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and bars have live music on their weekend venues. The Bistro, Rutherglen, Porky’s, the Monticello Hotel, The Brits (you must check out pub night, every Friday at The Brits),

Good times at The Ave

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•••Ned Piper i s a Cowlitz PUD Commissioner and also indispensable to CRR. He enjoys golfing as often as he can escape his other duties.


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