http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news Skamokawa News RSS Feed http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-02-09_valentine_dinner_this_weekend THIS IS IT--Yes indeed, this is the weekend that the annual Valentine Diamond Dinner will be taking place at the Skamokawa Grange Hall. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-02-09_valentine_dinner_this_weekend http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-02-02_new_exhibit_at__redmen_hall This Saturday, the Friends of Skamokawa will showcase their new exhibit in the River Life Interpretive Center, which features many local craftsman from our county, and it's entitled, "A Kaleidoscope of Wahkiakum Crafts." http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-02-02_new_exhibit_at__redmen_hall http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-26_skamokawa_grange_has_busy_schedule The Skamokawa Grangers met last Monday night, and we enjoyed a wonderful potluck dinner http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-26_skamokawa_grange_has_busy_schedule http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-19_lots_more_about_former_gas_stations I am getting a lot of calls about what various folks remember about the gas stations and other info, and so that makes me feel good as I know you are reading my column and obviously paying attention to details. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-19_lots_more_about_former_gas_stations http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-12_gas_stations_galore_back_in_the_day I got a call from Mike Lawrence last week, former Rosedale resident, and he says he thinks he remembers a station of some type up at the corner of Jacobson Road and Columbia Street near where the sub-station is now. Anyone remember this? http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-12_gas_stations_galore_back_in_the_day http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-05_local_fills_in_gas_station_history A couple of columns ago, we were talking about the gas stations in Cathlamet and I was happy to hear from Ralph Keyser who gave me quite a history lesson in our former gas stations. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2012-01-05_local_fills_in_gas_station_history http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-29_happy_new_year_ Here we are at the end of another year, and yet again, we wonder where the time went as it seems impossible that 2011 is over and on Sunday, we will be welcoming in 2012, just amazing. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-29_happy_new_year_ http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-22_merry_christmas__to_one_and_all Yes, indeed, the year has gone by very quickly and we find ourselves consumed with Christmas activities right now, and I do hope you have been able to meet up with your friends and loved ones over this time like I did and enjoy these special times that make for terrific memories later on. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-22_merry_christmas__to_one_and_all http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-15_only_10_days_left_until_christmas_ I guess you know by now that Christmas is just 10 days away; hard to believe! http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-15_only_10_days_left_until_christmas_ http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-08_free_spaghetti__dinner_on_saturday The Free spaghetti dinner at the Skamokawa Grange Hall will be this Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. This is an open invitation to the community to come and enjoy a meal, meet your neighbors, sing a few songs and have the kids get a treat bag from Santa. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-08_free_spaghetti__dinner_on_saturday http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-01_some_thanksgiving_stories_are_shared So, how was your Thanksgiving? I do hope you had a nice time in spite of the rain, as with friends and family around, you can just shut out the nasty weather and enjoy some great company and a wonderful dinner. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-12-01_some_thanksgiving_stories_are_shared http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-24_holiday_events_at_redmen_hall Redmen Hall will be brimming with music, gifts and holiday spirit galore as their annual Holiday Open House, entitled "Come Home for the Holidays" begins this Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-24_holiday_events_at_redmen_hall http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-17_holiday_activities_are_underway If you hear someone say that they've got nothing to do, then give them this list, as it's going to be a very busy weekend with many things to do. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-17_holiday_activities_are_underway http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-10_bazaar_season__is_in_full_swing ext Friday and Saturday, the St. James Family Center will host their annual bazaar, always a big turn out with lots of things going on. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-10_bazaar_season__is_in_full_swing http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-03_holiday_season_beginning_here Holy cow, it's November already, can you believe it? In no time at all it will be Thanksgiving and right after that, we'll be scurrying to get things ready for Christmas! http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-11-03_holiday_season_beginning_here http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-27_have_a_safe_and_happy_halloween Once Halloween hits, the Thanksgiving festivities will soon follow and after that, it's barely a blink it seems, and Christmas will be here. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-27_have_a_safe_and_happy_halloween http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-20_local_food_banks_need_your_help s seen in last week's paper, both of our food banks could use some help. While one got a bit of help from a recent food drive, the holidays are coming and there is sure to be a huge surge of need during that time. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-20_local_food_banks_need_your_help http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-13_duck_inn_closes_doors_and_era There were lots of tears among the faces of the crowd of people at the Duck Inn last Saturday as we said our goodbyes to our long-time friend Judy Smith, who will be leaving soon to live in Portland. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-13_duck_inn_closes_doors_and_era http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-06_summer_is_most_definitely_over As this week began, the skies opened up and poured rain upon us! It was something else on Sunday afternoon as we haven't seen it rain that hard in awhile now. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-10-06_summer_is_most_definitely_over http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-09-29_save_our_local_post_office By the time you read this, we will be in the midst of a letter writing campaign to help save our Skamokawa Post Office. http://waheagle.com/skamokawa-news/article.exm/2011-09-29_save_our_local_post_office