🌱 What Kendra Sprague’s resignation means for leadership at Lower Columbia College

Good morning Longview! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Kendra Sprague’s resignation means for leadership at Lower Columbia College
• Longview community remembers the life of Nathan “Nate” Scott Stone
• Watch Longview’s newest beaver kits grow up on live camera

Also on today's calendar: Wallace Career Event and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a passing shower, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
• Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. LCC Vice President Kendra Sprague Announces Resignation—Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG News (klog.com) — Lower Columbia College in Longview is undergoing more leadership upheaval as longtime vice president Kendra Sprague has resigned after months on paid administrative leave tied to undisclosed allegations. Her departure follows the January firing of President Matt Seimears, while Acting President Kristen Finnell continues to lead the college during the search for a permanent president.
   

2. Nathan Scott Stone (klog.com) — Longview residents are invited to honor lifelong community member Nathan “Nate” Scott Stone at a Celebration of Life on May 15 at Steele Chapel on Mt. Solo Road. The Kelso High graduate and devoted family man is remembered for coaching youth sports, sharing outdoor adventures, and building close friendships that spanned decades in the Longview-Kelso area.
   

3. Cowlitz Indian Tribe launches live Beaver Kit Cam (dailyfly.com) — From right here in Longview, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe has launched a live “Beaver Kit Cam” so locals can watch four newborn beaver kits grow at the tribe’s wildlife facility. The stream showcases the tribe’s beaver relocation and habitat restoration work, moving beavers from conflict areas to the Cascades to improve wetlands and water quality.
   

4. Lenard Andrew Kearns (klog.com) — Longview residents are mourning the passing of Lenard “Kiwi” Kearns, who died at home in Longview on May 3 after battling metastatic prostate cancer. The longtime Burlington Northern Railroad worker, musician, and proud Maori New Zealander will be returned to his homeland for burial, while his family and friends here remember his warmth, curiosity, and deep cultural pride.
   

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📸 Around Longview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longview

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• Columbia River Author Festival →
  Longview Public Library, 1600 Louisiana St, Longview
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• DEC Open (8 AM - 5 PM)
  Lower Columbia College Student Center 201 - Diversity & Equity Room
  8:00 am
• Rural Roots
  Lower Columbia College Student Center 201 - Diversity & Equity Room
  11:00 am

Friday May 15

• Astra Magica: LCC Science Fiction & Fantasy Club Meeting
  Lower Columbia College Applied Arts Building 130
  1:00 pm

Monday May 18

• DEC Open (8 AM - 5 PM)
  Lower Columbia College Student Center 201 - Diversity & Equity Room
  8:00 am

Wednesday May 20

• Wallace Career Event →
  Wallace Elementary School, 1213 S 5th Ave, Kelso
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• ASLCC Keychain Making
  Lower Columbia College Student Center 122 - Cafeteria
  1:00 pm
• International Club Meeting
  Lower Columbia College Student Center 201 - Diversity & Equity Room
  2:00 pm
• SWRTPO Meeting
  Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Hybrid Meeting
  2:00 pm
• CEDS Meeting
  Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments 207 4th Ave N # 205, Kelso, WA 98626
  3:00 pm
• FAFSA/WAFSA Night
  Lower Columbia College Health & Science Building 101 - Laufman Lecture Hall
  4:00 pm
• STEM Advising Night
  Lower Columbia College Health & Science Building 123
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So someone caught this little kitten and was just going to leave him on the side of the road.
  I just thought that was cruel so I took the kitten from them. Would anyone be interested in taking this little guy ? I already have kittens and this… (Nextdoor Pine)
• Dog without tag/has collar.
  Very friendly. Found at 20th laundry. Have no way to keep it here but hoping the owner sees this. (Nextdoor Highlands)

• Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Longview. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Domino's Pizza Maker/CSR - Longview, WA (Downtown / Washington Way) (7175) in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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