Week of November 14, 2024
Week of November 14, 2024
Larry Dean Holland, 71, of Cathlamet died on October 25th at his home. He was a lifelong Cathlamet resident. He was born on November 20,1952 in Longview to Marvin and Ruth (Smith) Holland. Larry graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1971. Larry started his long career as a commercial fisherman at the age of 12. It was his passion, and he never looked back. He fished in Cooks Inlet, Alaska and on The Columbia River. He was a member of UCIDA. He married Debbie Tweit on August 11, 2012. He enjoyed life with his family and friends. They made...
1936-2024 Joined in marriage for 66 years, Marsha and Stan both entered God’s presence within five days of each other. Marsha died on the 6th of November. Stan followed her on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11th. Stan and Marsha lived on the Elochoman River 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. Obituaries to follow next...
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defeated Republican Joe Kent, earning a second term and providing her party a much-needed win in its pursuit of the House majority. Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents the 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington, had 51.9% of the vote as of Saturday afternoon and led Kent by 16,340 votes, the largest margin since Tuesday’s election. The congresswoman declared victory Thursday after The Columbian called the race in her favor. The Associated Press called the race following Saturday’s...
There is now a new Veterans Memorial Monument in place at the base of the flagpole in front of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. When unveiled at the end of a dedication ceremony on Veterans Day, it received high praise and compliments from veterans and members of the public in attendance. The basis for Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was the 1918 armistice that brought an end to the fighting of World War I, “on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” It seemed fitting to the dedication hosts,...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners had a short meeting Tuesday, with commissioner Tischer attending via Zoom. In new business, the Town of Cathlamet requested a letter of support for the Town’s grant application to build a public bathroom as part of the new waterfront park. The commissioners signed the letter, although no representative of the Town Council was in attendance to describe why it was needed. Representatives of the Cowlitz/ Wahkiakum Council of Government also asked the commissioners for a letter of support for a grant. The...
Veterans Breakfast at Rosburg Hall As always, American Legion Post 0111 outdid themselves with a delicious Veterans breakfast on Saturday morning. Events like these allow for friends, family, and neighbors, that maybe haven't seen each other in a while, to connect over a good meal. It's one of the unique opportunities of living in our small community. Each year, I'm impressed how members of the Post set aside a date to honor and serve other veterans and the community. They not only cook the...
LOOKING SOGGY. If the upcoming forecast comes true it’s going to be a wet week, except for maybe Friday and Monday. I’m hoping for “dry times” during those other days, so we don’t have to buy a boat just yet. In the meantime, it would be advisable to slow down on these wet roads, as it’s better to get there in one piece than not at all. Back in 1994, this wasn’t a great week, with lots of wind and heavy hail there were frozen roads and a lot of wrecks by the end of it. On Nov. 18, the temperature dropped down to 23 degrees and...
In a celebration of local flavors and community spirit, the Johnson Park Community Center welcomed residents from Altoona, Rosburg, and beyond for its Harvest Dinner fundraiser. Organized by Altoona Grows, a nonprofit led by Jamie VanBuhler, the event was a feast for the senses, showcasing the warmth and generosity of this vibrant community. The evening was curated by Chef James Phillips, a resident and longtime friend of VanBuhler, who aimed to make the meal unforgettable. "It's not just about...
On Saturday evening, the Skamokawa Grange Hall was brimming with life as over 130 people gathered for a lively concert by Wahkiakum County's very own Skamokawa Swamp Opera. Known for their spirited performances, the band delighted the audience with two upbeat 45-minute sets, blending original tunes with crowd-pleasing classics, including their well-loved "Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Report" songs. Laughter and applause filled the hall, and on their way out, many attendees were heard saying, "My...
The Wahkiakum County Photography Group celebrated its fourth anniversary with an inspiring exhibition at Cathlamet’s Rat Tap, thanks to the generosity of owner Stephanie Vossen, who donated the beautifully restored space for the event. This online community, launched on Facebook by local photographer Rene Westbrook, has grown to over 2,600 members, with people joining from Wahkiakum and beyond. Through the group, friends and family from across the world can glimpse the natural beauty and character of the area. The exhibition featured...
The Wahkiakum High School leadership class put together a heartfelt ceremony to honor our local veterans on Thursday, November 7th at the high school gym. Over ____ veterans were in attendance as the students from the high school and middle school paid tribute to their time as service men and women. The program kicked off with a robot parade created by Mrs. Olson’s 4th and 5th grade students. Robots were decorated in red, white, and blue and were programmed to create a heart shape formation as patriotic music played in the background. This...
In early July, when I read that the Cathlamet town council planned to cut down Strong Park’s large, prominent fir tree, located on museum property, I decided to get involved. Hoping to make a difference, I attended every council meeting, interested in the town’s plans and seeking discussion and alternatives. But instead of collaboration, like many others, I faced resistance. They assured me they’d tried “everything to save the tree,” but claimed it was “too expensive” to simply go around it. On October 21, the council held a...
Football playoff games await Wahkiakum, Naselle By Will Lohre The playoff bracket is set for Washington 1B football, and both Wahkiakum and Naselle High School are two of the remaining 16 teams that still have a shot at the state championships. The state has 55 1B football programs, and the Comets and the Mules earned their place among the final 16 by different means. The Comets secured their spot in the first round of the playoffs on the back of their excellent regular season. Wahkiakum needed...
Comets streak comes to an end By Will Lohre Volleyball season has come to an end for the Naselle Comets, and though they bowed out in their first game of the state championship against Garfield-Palouse, the program will long remember their path to get there and their fairy tale win to qualify for the tournament. After finishing third in the Coastal 1B league, the Comets battled through the district tournament to earn their place in the big dance. Naselle first beat Wahkiakum High School 3-1,...
November 4 9:35 a.m. Westend residents reported power outages. PUD reported all power was restored. 12 p.m. A caller reported a deer walking across SR 4 that looked like it had been shot. 2:07 p.m. A Cathlamet business called and reported stolen goods and that the incident was recorded on security cameras. 3:31 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report they believed a piece of their mail had been stolen. November 5 12:55 p.m. A Puget Island resident called the Wahkiakum Sheriff’s Office to express concern over vehicles in the area speeding...
The C.C. Stern Type Foundry will hold a poetry reading to kick off its Broadside launch in Clatskanie on November 23, from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature "Snow at Night", a collection of poems by the late Oregon Poet Laureate Emeritus Peter Sears. Poets from all over the Pacific Northwest will gather to read selected poems from “Snow at Night” along with other poems by the author. In addition to the poetry readings, a short presentation will be given by Diane Jacobs, the Broadside printer and illustrator with the Scranton Press. The...
