Week of November 21, 2024
Week of November 21, 2024
Joined in marriage for 66 years, Marsha and Stan both entered God's presence within five days of each other. Stan and Marsha loved living in the Elochoman Valley and this community for the past 50 years. Please join us for the celebration of Stan and Marsha's lives at The Bridge Church in Cathlamet on November 23rd at noon. There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service. Marsha Elaine Woody Marsha was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 30, 1936, the second of three children....
Emergency preparedness in Wahkiakum County: last-minute evacuation list This is part 3 of a 4-part series. By Shirley Rheault There is no doubt that being prepared for an emergency is a daunting task. It’s been proven that those who do plan ahead of a disaster do far better than those who don’t. It is definitely worth the effort. In the two previous articles I explained the essentials of how to be prepared to shelter at home, or to be Two-Weeks Ready, and how to build a basic Go-Bag if you need to evacuate. However, there is one more step...
The Cathlamet Town Council met Monday evening at which the Town of Cathlamet sought approval from the Town Council to apply for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund construction loan. This loan would be for the 2nd St. and Butler St. waterline replacement and would cost an estimated $816,686. Council member Joe Baker asked if this project was essential and Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Clark responded that it was necessary to increase water pressure to the port for fire fighting. The council unanimously approved the request to apply for the loan....
The Wahkiakum County PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday morning. General Manager Dan Kay informed them of the approximate $7,600 renovation budget for the PUD building’s downstairs meeting room. Commissioner Jungers suggested they seek out the skills of a professional designer, and Commissioners Healy and Reid agreed. General Manager Dan Kay informed the commissioners that he is pushing for the update on the physical feasibility draft report on the water system consolidation to be finalized. Kay briefed the Commissioners on a proposal that...
"Together we pull hemlock branches from the salty ocean, heavy with herring eggs like tiny stars," Stacy Wynn read aloud. In the downstairs of the Pioneer Community Center last week, parents and children gathered as they do every Wednesday for Cathlamet Public Library story time. As the County's Public Health Nurse, Wynn responds to a lot of local health needs. He runs the Wahkiakum County branch of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which aims to safeguard the health of low-income families...
An easily looked over fruit, cranberries are a staple ingredient in holiday baking placing Washington in the top five producing states for the tart fruit. Cranberries are noted as a festive addition to the Thanksgiving table and have more benefits than merely a side dish served with turkey. Cranberries are a native wild fruit in North America and became a staple in colonial diets, as native peoples were consuming wild cranberries, combining the crushed fruit with tallow and deer to make pemmican. The vitamin C in the fruit also hyelped fight...
NOT NICE. Welcome to Fall, as in the “falling of lots of rain.” We currently have “lakes” around the area and standing water in the roadways, so please slow down and allow get where you are going safely. This is the time of year when rain can cause trees to uproot and rocks to fall, so drive cautiously. At any rate, this week looks wet with no breaks until Sunday, let’s hope things get better earlier as my “web feet” need drying out! GET PREPARED. This is also the time of year to get your cars ready for winter and stock them...
Do you need a little help paying your water and sewer bill? Would you like to buy propane or a cord of wood? Have you used up all your LIHEAP and REAP benefits for the year but still need assistance with your electrical bill? If you act fast, you may be able to take advantage of Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding, thanks to United Way. You might be surprised to learn who qualifies for this one-time assistance. The income limit for a single person is $50,400; $57,600 for a two-person household; $64,800 for a three-person household;...
On September 13, the football stadium at Wahkiakum High School was brimming with fans, as parents, students, alumni, and members of the community filled the stands to watch the Naselle Comets take on the Wahkiakum Mules in the KM Trophy 2024. It was the perfect evening for the rival teams to go head-to-head for the first time in several years. A slight chill in the air and a bit of mist was perfect football weather. Going into the third quarter, the Comets held a significant lead. In their...
The Grays River Flood Control District met at the Grays River Fire Hall on November 13 for their monthly meeting. Commissioners Judy Johnson and Don Dyer were present. Commissioner Stephanie Sotka continues to be on medical leave. The main topic of discussion was regarding the proposal presented at the October County Commissioners meeting to reenact the 2014 moratorium on intentional dike breaching. County Commissioners agreed to the proposal and have passed it on to Attorney Dan Bigelow for review. After his review is complete, a public...
The middle school leadership class at JC Thomas is learning about filling a need in the community while putting the focus on others with the holiday season approaching. For five years, Mrs. Badger’s Leadership class has organized a food drive to benefit the local food bank. She teaches her students that small acts can create a significant impact. The class of fourteen students has promoted the food drive to the middle and elementary school classrooms, encouraging them to donate to the food drive by creating a contest. Food items are given a...
Garden-to-pantry partnership yields fresh crops for all By Jen Milliren On a crisp fall day, it's very possible to find Laurel Check walking down the hill from Erickson Park, handing out zucchinis. "My favorite thing to grow is probably the tomatoes," Check said. "Fresh tomatoes out of the garden are unreal compared to what you buy. They taste like candy sometimes." Check is one of many volunteers in the Wahkiakum Community Garden. She moved to Cathlamet around four years ago, and after a chat...
Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll! was just one of the many "take aways" from our recent field trip to the Wahkiakum District 4 Fire Station. St. James Family Center preschoolers took part in an interactive Fire Safety learning experience! After arriving to the station, preschoolers got to see a live demonstration on how firefighters prepare to fight fires and the gear that helps keep them safe. They also were able to see the inside of a fire truck and hold a real fire hose while shooting down large orange cones! We would like to extend our thanks...
The Naselle High School Comets continued their perfect season in style in their first playoff game this year, decimating Moses Lake Christian - Covenant Christian 70-0 on Nov. 16 at South Bend High School. It was a script that Comets fans have been seeing season: a pulverizing ground attack led by Jack Strange and a suffocating defense that refused to be scored on. When all was said and done, Strange and the other weapons on the ground amassed 342 yards on the ground for the Comets. On defense,...
Wahkiakum High School football season has wrapped up, with the final game of the season coming against Neah Bay in the first round of the state playoffs. The Mules had a hard time dealing with the Red Devil's high-octane offense, ultimately getting knocked out in a 70-14 loss. The game always seemed like it would be a challenge for Wahkiakum, as they had previously played and lost to Neah Bay earlier in the season 78-24. Coming into the Nov. 15 game, the Mules were seeded #12 with an 8-3...
November 11 10:05 a.m. A caller in Deep River reported they found a boat adrift near Rice Island and had taken it to Longview. November 12 9:52 a.m. A driver called to report they had hit a deer on SR-4, no injuries were reported. 11:06 a.m. A caller on SR-4 requested assistance after being locked behind a property gate with two locks on it. 8:08 p.m. A driver on SR-4 reported they had hit a large rock in the road East of Nassa Pt. and it popped their tire. 8:25 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report a power outage on Jacobson Rd. and...
The Clatskanie Arts Commission’s performing arts series is presenting a Celtic Christmas concert with the Men of Worth on Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m. at the Birkenfeld Theatre in Clatskanie, Oregon. Touring together for over thirty years, the Irish and Scottish duo of Men of Worth combine warmth, humor, and playfulness as they perform a mix of holiday favorites. Originally from small towns in the West of Ireland and the Scottish Isles, the pair play guitars, banjos, mandolins, as well as other traditional instruments, such as the...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone has their calendar marked for Saturday Nov. 23 to come down to the fairgrounds and play some Turkey Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. We will have the table of prizes as always and snacks in the kitchen so come on down for an evening of fun. If you ordered wreaths, swags or centerpieces they will be available for pickup at 4 p.m. that day. If you would like to order one let me know. On Dec. 4 we will have the Flea Market/Craft fair and the T-Building sale starting at 9 a.m....
The Friends of Skamokawa will be hosting their annual “Deck the Hall” holiday open house Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 through Dec. 15. You can come and enjoy holiday time refreshments and the company of friends. You can complete some of your holiday shopping at the gift shop, with a selection of seasonal soaps, children’s gifts, nooks, beanies, wreaths, centerpieces, and much more. All proceeds go towards maintaining the property and providing programs and services for the community through FOS/River Life...
