FOS open house this Friday

Skamokawa News

 

November 27, 2014



WILD ONE--We certainly had some excitement last Sunday morning as we had a tornado alert for our area! I was certainly happy to hear that the alert was canceled, but with the lightning flashing in front of us and the thunder shaking my windows, and the pouring rain making my driveway look like the Grand Canyon, well, that was plenty exciting enough for me! I was quite happy when it was calm once again. I figured I might as well watch the Seahawks football game and lo and behold, not only did they win, but I saw that it was sunny up there. My son who lives there said he even mowed and edged his lawn. We would have had to own an aquatic lawn mower and use a snorkel to mow lawns around here!

SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 are Danny Silverman, Mike Linn, Menoka Martin, Matt Helms II, Samantha Wright, Terri Slape, Mark Slape, J.R. DeBriae, Jamie Jacobson, Don Ross, Mike Paulsen, Linda Ostervold, Dominic Diaz, Joyce Ower, Shane Souvenir, Jennifer Hoven, Drake Cook, Nancy Good Garcia, Kevin Palmer, Robert Kyle and Steve Finkas.

Those celebrating anniversaries this week are Tom and Rosalie Webb, Rick and Jenny Benfit, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Havens. Enjoy your special days everybody!

CALL ASAP--After many phone calls asking if they will be open on Thanksgiving Day, the Duck Inn decided that they will indeed be open from 2 to 6 p.m., so that you can enjoy a turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings and not have to cook. It's best if you call them right away and make a reservation: 795-6055.

ON FRIDAY--According to FOS publicity director, Jill Hatier, the Friends of Skamokawa would like to welcome you to Redmen Hall this Friday for their annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After that they will switch to their regular noon to 4 hours. On this first weekend, author Robert Pyle will read from one of his latest books, and there will be live music, tasty treats and an array of artisans will be selling their trades. So be sure to stop by and enjoy the hall in all its holiday glory as it will be decorated in grand style. If you have a Chamber events calendar, you will notice that the date is listed as Dec. 5, but that is incorrect, so please come down to the hall this weekend and do some of your holiday shopping locally! You only have until Dec. 14 to shop at the hall, so don't delay!

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY--Our wonderful glass artist, Kyle Gribskov, will hold his annual holiday sale at his work shop, 123 Middle Valley Road in Skamokawa on Friday and Saturday of this week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now is your chance to buy a piece or two, as everything will be 20 percent off during this time. If you have any questions, you can call him at 795-8419.

COMING RIGHT UP--It's time for the Christmas Lighting and Festival of Trees event at the Cathlamet Courthouse this Saturday, where caroling begins at 4:30 p.m., and the lights get turned on at 5. Santa is going to be there, so be sure and bring your camera and meet up with him in the lobby of the Hotel Cathlamet after the lighting and you'll get that cute Christmas photo of your kids with Santa for your cards this year. The Bank of the Pacific is going to be open so you can make your bid on one or more of those wonderful decorated Christmas trees that were all dolled up just for you to vote/bid on.

NEXT WEEK--The Sons of Norway will hold their annual Kids Christmas Party for the little ones, (up to 10) where once again, it's time to make some crafts and get a treat from Santa at the Norse Hall on Sunday, Dec. 7. You'll also be able to bring your camera and take a picture of your child with Santa. As usual, Scandanavian treats will be for sale. Jan Silvestri is in charge. Call 795-8759 with questions.

ORDER NOW--Also, the members of the Sons of Norway will be taking orders for those holiday goodies, but don't delay. Give Jan Silvestri a call at 795-8759 and get that order in right away, as they have been as busy as beavers lately trying to fill all the big orders they've been getting. Call Jan to place an order and to see what items are available.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING--As we begin this holiday season, here's wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! May we count our blessings and enjoy our time spent with the folks we hold near and dear to us and enjoy this special day. If you're traveling on this holiday, please turn those headlights on, as on these gloomy days, having them on really helps other drivers see you, so here's to safe travels over this long holiday weekend.

MAIL EARLY--Once this weekend is over, we'll be into December, which means, it's time to get those Christmas packages and bundles of cards mailed out, so don't delay....mail those overseas packages right away! Don't forget to send a card to someone who might not expect it, like to an elderly neighbor or a veteran. Your thoughtfulness would mean a lot to those who would really appreciate an act of kindness during the holiday season.

OUT OF THE PAST--This week back in 1944, the week began very stormy and nasty and while the rain let up some during the week, it was still cold and foggy and not very nice. Krist and Carol Pedersen took Elsie Everest, her sister, Jean Shane and daughter Susan, along with them to Longview where they went out to dinner at the Rainbow Cafe and met up with the Dolly and Summer Childs, who then took the Shanes back up to Seattle. The remaing three went to the show, "American Romance" so they had a long day and evening and didn't get back home until after 11 p.m. Grandma Elsie was busy crocheting that week, along with making applesauce and writing letters, mailing packages and welcoming visitors, as Mary Anne Risk, Mabel McGowan, Mrs. Norman Dahlman and baby and others stopped by. One evening while the Pedersen boys were there, Ronald McGrath stopped by to visit. He was a "flyer", pilot of a B-17 and they were thrilled to meet him and hear his stories. Gene Healy was sent home from school as he had a very bad cough and they were afraid it was whooping cough. At the end of the week, it was show time again and Grandma Elsie thought "Madam Currie" was just excellent.

In 1949, there was not much going on but cleaning up as Wahkiakum County had been hit by a big storm the week before. By the time the week ended, the weather was decent and the town was full of merriment as Santa was in town and people's holiday spirit was back on track.

In 1954, the first two days were cold and wet but by the 29th, it cleared up and stayed that way the rest of the week. Grandma Elsie received a letter from her sister, Jean in Seattle; she was diagnosed with diabetes and was feeling glum about that. Gertie Healy learned she'd have to have some surgery in January but was happy that it was after the holidays. Winston Churchill turned 80 on Nov. 30. Grandma Elsie went to Longview with Flora Tonkin and Myrtle B. and they all met up with the Marrs as they were celebrating their wedding anniversary.

In 1964, on Thanksgiving Day it began with rain, hail and snow, so it was not nice. However, it warmed up and was just wet all week although there was a peek of sun on Dec. 2. Thanksgiving was spent at the Palmers' home with 20 guests. Ruby (George) Everest's daughter, Patty, announced that she was getting married on Dec. 12 back east, which was big news for the family. Frank and Carolyn Pedersen stopped by the Everests for a nice visit while their daughter, Lori Ann, went with grandparents, Krist and Carol Pedersen up to the Cathlamet Nursing Home to sing. On Dec. 1, the family gathered at the Krist Pedersen home, where an early Christmas present to the family was being viewed; a new color television set! It was evidient that the holiday season had begun, as the Everests received their first fruit cake that week! All this according to Grandma Elsie Everest's diaries.

 

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