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Are you ready to be “hands-free” while driving in Washington? In just a few weeks, a tougher distracted driving law with increased penalties will go into effect in Washington state. As a driver, it’s important to know what the new law prohibits and what it will cost if you’re ticketed for a distracted driving violation. When Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill enacted by the Washington Legislature during the 2017 session (SB 5289), he vetoed the section that gave drivers until 2019 to acclimate to the changes and instead declared Sunday, July 23, 2...
Volunteers are serving meals for the Wahkiakum Summer Lunch program Mondays thru Thursdays at noon in the J.A. Wendt Multipurpose room until August 16. The program started on July 5, and volunteers noted that every day a few more kids turn up for the meal. A rotation of cooks make hot lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They serve sandwiches on Wednesdays and brunch on Mondays. On Monday, some of the kids got their very first introduction to bagels, which tickled Danielle Hobbs, who began the...
This Friday night, July 14, Tsuga Gallery will celebrate its sixth anniversary of opening. There will be a reception at the Gallery, starting at 5 p.m. The reception is also the kickoff for Bald Eagle Days and for featured artist Robert Stowe. Tsuga Gallery emphasizes works by local artists. Their exhibits include sculptures, paintings, carvings, ceramics, tiles, and other unique items. Tsuga Gallery was formed in 2011, by benefactor Janet Cimino in a century old building on Main Street of...
Children can learn about electronics while exploring Snap Circuit kits at the Cathlamet Public Library. These exciting, hands-on project kits introduce kids to electric circuits, and are recommended for budding inventors eight years old and older. These kits contain over 80 color-coded, real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices. The Washington State Library has loaned the kits to the Cathlamet library for several weeks. They are available during open library hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays,...
On Friday, July 14, at Puget Island Farmers Market, Austin and Emlen: Blues, Folk and American Roots, will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 15, at River Mile 38: 2-3:30 p.m., Kara Haney; 3:30-5 p.m., Downhill Billies; 5-6 p.m., Farmer Rob; 6:30-9:30 p.m., Skamokawa Swamp Opera will perform on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. Fireworks following at 10 p.m. For more information call 360...
Top right: Volunteer and school board director Robin Westphall explains the Three Sisters bed at the Wahkiakum School Garden. It's based on a Native American practice of planting corn, squash, and beans close together, where they will thrive. Lower left: The raised beds at the Wahkiakum School Garden hold growing potatoes, onions, strawberries, artichokes, pumpkins, watermelon and more. Lower right: The new greenhouse at Wahkiakum High School has been erected. Photos by Diana...
Please be sure to stop in to the Community Center during Bald Eagle Days this Saturday! We will have all departments of Health and Human Services represented to offer information. And while you are here, enter a chance to win a new car seat. The winner will be contacted on Monday to arrange an appointment at the Health Department for the child to be weighed and measured so the correct car seat can be installed by two of the department’s certified child passenger safety technicians. Look for some of Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services sta...
Bald eagles continue to harass double-crested cormorants at East Sand Island in the lower Columbia River estuary, essentially bringing all nesting activity on the island to a halt. Throughout June, bald eagles have driven the cormorants from the island and onto bridges in the area to nest. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observers have also seen several thousand cormorants nesting in Willapa Bay as well as up the coast in Grays Harbor. Culling of the cormorants was suspended April 27 due to “lack of colony formation on the island. Photos show d...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler disciplined and issued fines in May totaling $52,750 against insurance companies and people who violated state insurance regulations. WalMart sold tire warranties to Washington state consumers without being a licensed insurance producer, as required by Washington state law. The warranties cost $10 per tire and Wal-Mart sold 112,561 warranties to Washington consumers from June 2014 until July 2016, for a total of $1.1 million. The insurance commissioner ordered the company to cease and desist selling...
PRETTY NICE--The first weekend in July was pretty doggone nice, as we had temperatures in the 70's and a nice breeze, so that was much more to my liking than those higher temps we had a short while ago. It was also looking dry for the big 4th of July celebrations that were going on, so that's always nice, as last year we were a little wet out here in West Valley. Here's hoping we keep that good weather for all our upcoming festivities around our area! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from July 6-12 are Irene Martin, Jaiden Mahitka, Pat...
I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful 4th of July. Speaking for myself the whole weekend was incredible, filled with family laughs, love and fun. These times are so precious and even though the whole family wasn’t present, it was so special with those who were able to make it. As an added bonus, my nephew and niece will be here for another week before returning to the desert heat of southern California. News from Naselle: Summer is finally here, so there aren’t many school events to write about. If you or your group has an event coming up...
I hope your Fourth of July was fantastic! As we gear up for summer activities, I wanted to point out that I made an error in last week’s announcements. I mistakenly listed our Family Bingo Night for July 20th. That is incorrect. The Bingo night is Saturday, July 29th. My sincere apologies! With that said, please remember that we have our free Computer Classes and Worksource Job Opportunities and Strategies every first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Any level of computer skills needed is available. Bald Eagle Days is just around th...
The Bald Eagle Day Festival is Friday and Saturday July 14-15. Main Street will be closed for all parking and through vehicle traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for the street fair on Saturday. The Chamber is requesting that all vehicles and trailers also be removed from the following Parade Route: Wahkiakum High School Parking Lot, down Elm Street to Columbia Street, down the Columbia Street hill to Main Street, down Main Street to Chester Street, from Chester Street to 2nd Street, and all the way down 2nd Street to the Marina parking lot....
Calling all detectives! On August 12 from 2-4 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners will host a program for kids (K-5 grade). Learn to identify herbs by sight and smell. Explore the garden and collect herbs to take home. Make a lavender wand, herb sachets, and make nature paint brushes. This free class will be held in the Floral Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. Registration is limited to 30 youth. Register by August 7. For more information or to register,...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday July 14, from 1-3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or who wish to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at...
The first ever Cathlamet Art Festival is seeking fine art and crafts vendors for Saturday, September 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Tsuga Gallery is sponsoring this event which will kick off Friday, September 15, with a welcoming reception and music. Featured activities on Main Street include an art walk, musicians, authors and poets, demonstrations and classes, throughout the town, as well as fine art and crafts vendors. Vendors can download application forms and information at www.tsugagallery.org or by calling the Tsuga Gallery at (360) 7...
July 8 Flea Market 9-3pm; Skamokawa Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler; 360 795-3480 9 Community Potluck Picnic; Grays River Valley Center; GRVC – 360 465-2310 14 Tsuga Gallery Anniversary & Kick-Off Of Bald Eagle Days, Tsuga Gallery; Nell Coulson 360 849-4116 14-15 Bald Eagle Days; Community Festival Cathlamet: Main Street;Wahkiakum Chamber – 360 795-9996 15 Kiwanis Club Breakfast; Cathlamet: Elochoman Slough Marina; Dick Swart – 360 261-8585 15 Bald Eagle Bingo; Puget Island: Norse Hall Jan Silvestri – 360 795-8759 15 Rod Run To The Roadkill; W/Loc...
On Friday, July 7, at Puget Island Farmers Market, Open Mic, bring your instrument and jam from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 8, at River Mile 38 The Mutineers (Brian Mathusek and Merry Young) will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
The Wahkiakum High School girls basketball team washed cars and sold cupcakes and other goodies at their fund raiser at the Bank of the Pacific on Saturday from 11-3. "It's good for them to learn to work for what they want," said one parent, who was walking back to the event to pick up the third car she'd had them wash that day. The team had been busy, her car had been seventh in line when she dropped it off. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Somehow this sailboat ended up between the pilings along the shore at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Photo courtesy of Genie Cary....
HEAT WAS ON!--The forecasters were right when they said it was going to be a warm one this past weekend, as it was plenty hot out here in West Valley! The cloud cover and cooler temps on Monday made for a much more comfortable and welcomed relief from the heat. SLIGHT CORRECTION--If you read my column last week, you would see where the WCHS Museum in Cathlamet is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., but unfortunately, the "header" on my column said it was open on Friday and Saturday, which is not correct. Sorry for any confusion!...
A Go Fund Me Account has been established by the Friends of Skamokawa for the River Life Interpretive Center at Central School/Redmen Hall in Skamokawa. First established in 1894 as a two-story schoolhouse, it served as a school from 1894-1927 and then as a lodge for the Order of the Redmen until the 1950s. It was refurbished in 1985 by civic-minded residents who formed the non-profit organization called “Friends of Skamokawa.’’ Since 1986 it has been home to the “River Life Interpretive Center” with a mission to house historical archives...
I hope everyone made it through that heat wave Mother Nature threw at us last weekend. It was not what I like. With the dry weather predicted for the next few days, please think carefully and plan for safety if you are having fireworks for the 4th. News from Naselle: It appears that one young man who attends Naselle-Grays River Valley High School is being rewarded for his prowess in several sports by being chosen as Male Athlete of the Year by the Daily News. He is Donny Edwards, of Rosburg, a junior and he is an all-league football and...
The Stella Historical Society announces the opening day of its 2017 museum season on Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening day will feature a special Kids Day with a variety of pioneer games. Some of the games will be hop scotch, checkers, button spinners, cat’s cradle, a treasure hunt, bean bag toss and pin the tail on the donkey. And, of course, there is always the old school bell that anyone can ring. Jerry Kelly will have a variety of old axes on display to show what axes were like back in the olden days. Pennies will be awarded t...
Registration is open for Summer quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Classes range from Oregon Gardens to Camp Crime Scene, Safe Sitter, Art journal, Recycled Art, College of Collage, Writer’s Creative Mind Studio, Aquatic Fitness, Zumba Fitness, Pilates Core Challenge, Spin Fitness, Better Bones and Balance, The Power of Movement: Chair Exercises, Healthy Living Suite, Secrets of Better Photography, Genealogy Basics and QuickBooks 2016 Series. Some of these classes start as early as July 5 and some are online only c...
