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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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I recently interviewed Eden Valley resident Barbara Rasmussen for our 51st installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Opening our conversation, Barbara said, "I'm always surprised that others can have just one favorite book. Not me. For example, for the last five to 10 years, I've been reading non-fiction. I retired in 2012, and we travelled for six years in a RV. Wherever we went, I wanted to learn about the local history, fauna, geology, just...
I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Stefi Hallstrom for our 50th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Opening our conversation, Stefi said, "At the start of first grade, I was behind in reading. By the end, I was at a first-grade level; but, by the end of third grade, I was tested to be at college-level reading. Later, in fifth grade, I really began to read for pleasure. Also, there was a lot of trauma in our family, so I'd go and re...
I recently interviewed Beth Hansen for our 48th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Beth opened our conversation with one of her favorites, "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Neffenegger. The book is a science fiction romance novel. "I probably read it in 2005, but I don't know exactly when," said Beth. "I loved that book because it stuck with me. I don't know exactly why, but I'd recommend the book to everyone. It's romance, but the re...
I recently interviewed Naselle resident David Rangila for the 47th installment of Reader's Fave, our casual feature highlighting community members and the books that have shaped them. David opened the conversation with one of his longtime favorites, "The Good Earth," a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Pearl S. Buck. The book, he said, resonates because of its enduring themes of land, struggle, and family. "It doesn't matter if you're talking about two thousand years ago or today," David said. "...
I recently interviewed Tracy Turner for our 46th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual discussion with someone who shares their favorite book. Tracy and her partner live on Puget Island. Tracy started off by discussing the first books that attracted her, the "Nancy Drew" books. "Those hooked me," she said. "I'd imagine I'd drive a blue roadster like she did. I read all of the 'Nancy Drew' books, along with the 'Hardy Boys' and 'Bobbsey Twins' series. Once I got hooked on reading, I started on...
I recently interviewed Chance Toteff for our 45th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Chance and his family live on Puget Island. "I wasn't a reader until I met my wife, Nancy," Chance said. "I was a TV watcher. I remember, when I was young, we had this bookshelf in our house, and I never took a book off [it]. I don't remember my dad being a reader - maybe my mom on occasion - and my sisters were not readers at that time. I do recall in...
HELLO. Welcome library members, readers, and Wahkiakum residents to our monthly update. NEW PASS. We now have the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Hillsboro, Ore.) pass, available for free for all Cathlamet library cardholders. This pass provides access for two adults and four children. Go check out this museum, as their displays are very kid friendly. PODCASTS. We will be on the following podcasts: Talk of Our Towns, hosted by Donna Quinn, and The Human Beat, hosted by Roger Rocka. Each podcast is listed and hosted by KMUN radio, so check...
I recently interviewed Megan Blackburn Friend for our 44th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Megan and her family live near Cathlamet. Megan began our discussion of a book from her early youth, "The Monster at the End of this Book Starring Loveable, Furry Old Grover" by Jon Stone. "It was the font which drew me to the book," said Megan. "I love fonts, I love hand drawing them. My art style was definitely influenced by the text and the...
Reader's Fave By Dan Turner I recently interviewed Jamie Ashford for our 43rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jamie and her family live in San Leandro, California and were visiting Cathlamet during the holidays. With some of her current favorite reads being "Just For You" by Mercer Mayer and "The Smallest Elf" by Annie Ingle, Jamie decided and pointed to "All By Myself," the "Little Critter" series by Mercer Mayer. We read through...
I recently interviewed Nancy Toteff for our 42nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Nancy and her family live on Puget Island. Nancy admitted she wished she had a list of all the books she'd read and that it was difficult to narrow it down to one. She finally decided to discuss "Dune" by Frank Herbert. Although there are more than 20 different books pertaining to the "Dune" series, only six were written by Frank himself. "I really...
Cathlamet Library now has a free membership pass for you to enjoy at the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals. This museum houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Nestled on 23 acres in a mid-century home and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there's always something new to discover either inside the various galleries or outside on the grounds, all while learning about the original Rice family who founded t...
I recently interviewed Abigail Tsybikova for our 41st installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Abigail is a resident of Skamokawa and works in Cathlamet. Abigail shared how she came down to two books to choose from, leaving the other book in her car, she chose to share about “The Bible,” where she uses the King James Version but usually reads it in the Russian language. “The Bible is my favorite because it’s the only book that I believe to be completely true,” said Abigail. “It’s full...
The library recently had 17 people drop in on a Wednesday night to visit, read alone, play some music, or work at the craft table. The overhead lights are turned-off during this time, which allows 10 table lamps to provide a warm and welcoming environment in which everyone can relax. There were home-made cookies and chocolates, along with other yummy holiday delights from various homes for folks to enjoy. A fort with pillows and a blanket was even made by one of the kids in the Children's...
I recently interviewed Isha Sarah Snow for our 40th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Isha is a resident of Cathlamet, who recently graduated from Lower Columbia College and received the 2025 Community College President's Award, which is awarded to one student each year. She is now currently attending Washington State University at Vancouver. Isha shared how tough it was to pick one book, but she finally settled on "Chaos" by New York...
I recently interviewed April Peterson for our 39th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. April is the current president of the Pioneer Community Association. April shared with me her favorite author, Jane Kirkpatrick, an American writer who has written many fiction and non-fiction books. "I love history and being engaged in a book," said April. "I came across Jane Kirkpatrick about 20 years ago roughly. It was the 'All Together in One...
I recently interviewed Jen Milliren for our 38th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jen is employed at Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services. Jen shared "At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom" by author Amy Hempel. "I probably first read it around 2013," she said. The book is a collection of 16 short stories about various stresses which threaten the stability of women. "It's helpful for me to read short stories," she said. "I get more...
I recently interviewed Tammy Peterson for our 37th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Tammy is employed as the Wahkiakum County Treasurer. Tammy shared "The Shack" by author William P. Young. The book was originally published in 2007. "I probably first read it not too long after 2007," she said. As the book's theme touches on young people dying for no reason, Tammy was asked why the book seemed so good to her. "I grew up going to church,...
I recently interviewed Heather Smith-Gillson for our 36th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Heather is the owner of local thrift shop Sirendipity. Heather wanted to share "Handmade Greeting Cards" by author Maureen Crawford. "I want to make greeting cards for everyone," said Heather. "Whether for kids [or] adults, it was a way to start selling them, to make them available. A lady came into the shop and wanted a card, so I made her a...
NEW! NEW! Starting next Wednesday, the library will be offered as a social space for folks to gather, meet, and relax. We call it the Wednesday Club, and the hours are from 6–8 p.m. Puget Island Gardens will be hosting this first Wednesday and providing pizza. GINGERBREAD HOUSES. In collaboration with Tsuga Gallery and the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event, the library will be providing gingerbread house kits for children to build and decorate for display at the library and various businesses in town. Gingerbread house kits will b...
I recently interviewed Lauryn Roberts for our 35th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Lauryn is the shelter house manager for the local Charlotte House. She was at a recent county commissioners meeting advocating for the shelter when we met and arranged for the interview. "Harry Potter, the whole series, started my love of reading," said Lauryn as we delved into her favorite book by author J. K. Rowling. "I read all the books multiple...
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH. We're now over 1,700 members (1,702). A big thank you goes out to each and every one of you who have made this happen. CIRCULATION GROWTH. Recently the Washington State Library released its annual report. In the category, Highest Circulation per Capita, Cathlamet library has the fifth highest circulation in the state, four places ahead of Seattle Public library. Again, a big thank you goes out to each of you. WESTEND DELIVERY. Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m., Rosburg Fire Station. P...
HELLO. This past week we were at the Skamokawa Grange monthly meeting and the Fall Barter Night at the Grays River Grange. We signed-up nine new library members. It’s wonderful to see our membership growing. We’re approaching 1,700 members, so let’s continue to grow. WESTEND DELIVERY. Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m. is the Westend Library Delivery at the Rosburg Fire Station. Library patrons who place a library order receive a freshly baked Cottage chocolate-chip cookie. STORY TIME. Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11 a.m. in the Pioneer Community Center lower ro...
I recently interviewed Brandi Seaberg Beedle at the library for our 34th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Brandi, who grew up and went to school here in Wahkiakum, lived in Ellensburg, WA for a number of years, but moved back with family in 2020. She works as an emergency response coordinator for Health and Human Services. Brandi chose "East of Eden" by famous Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author John Steinbeck as her favorite book....
I recently interviewed Marilyn Johnson at her home in Rosburg for the 33rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Marilyn wanted to share her personal fave, the Bible, a book which she has consistently read over the years. "I would say in the past 25 years, I've missed just a handful of days of reading it," she said. For Marilyn, it's one of the first things she does each morning before she gets busy with the day. "I read for about an hour...
INAUGURAL DAY. Last Thursday was our inaugural day of the first-ever Westend-Cathlamet Library Delivery service at the Raistakka/Rosburg Fire Station. We had seven patrons arrive and 18 books and DVDs were delivered. Chocolate-chip cookies were provided as a 'Thank you' for each library member. If you live out on the Westend of Wahkiakum County, this is a convenient way for you to get your books, DVDs, and cultural passes delivered to you every Thursday from 2–3 p.m. To order, all you do is go t...
