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Election recounts for the 3rd and 9th Congressional Districts and the 10th Legislative District have been completed, confirming the General Election outcomes certified by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Dec. 7. The amended results certified by the Office of the Secretary of State reflect the outcomes of the recount processes prescribed in state law. The requested machine recount of the full 3rd Congressional District, resulted in a 14-vote change in the total. The addition of nine votes for Democratic candidate Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and five...
Axel Olmstead was born November 8, 2022 in Astoria. He weighed 8 lbs and 8 oz and was 21 inches long. Parents are Taci Madsen and Kyle Olmstead of Deep River. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Sharon Madsen of Bay Center. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Vicki Olmstead of Deep River. Courtesy photo....
Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully —all while earning badges on a virtual bingo card. From Jan. 1–31, Cathlamet Public Library will participate in “All the Feels,” a winter reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack. The community is challenged to read and log at least 1600 minutes of reading during the challenge. Earn emoji-themed badges for logging your reading, completing activities, submitting book reviews, and ear...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), as the Longview-Kelso-Rainier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and lead agency for the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SWRTPO), invites the public to comment on a proposed amendment to the 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to add the work task - Regional Trails Plan project. The UPWP is a regional transportation planning work program outlining how state and federal funds will be used by the CWCOG in fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30,...
On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a Zoom account and be signed into it--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington State University...
Frosty leaves and knotwork on a Puget Island doorstep. Photo by Ian Brandon....
BEEN COLD--I hope you survived the arctic blast that we had last week, as it certainly was chilly around these parts. Those low 20 degree temperatures certainly make my ole bones ache, along with making those roads slick with ice and heavy frost. By the time you read this, we may have already had another round of freezing temps and even some snow, but with ever changing weather models, I guess we will just have to wait and see what we get. Personally, I’d just as soon not have a white Christmas as I know a lot of folks are traveling over the h...
Greetings from the fair! Wow, it is almost Christmas; things will be pretty quiet at the fairgrounds for the rest of the year. On January 14 we will have the monthly Flea Market and Sale in the T-Building. Tables are still only $10 and all you need to do is call the office, 360-795-3480. Then on January 21 we will hold a Crab and Oyster Feed at the Fairgrounds. The cost is $30 per ticket and are available at the Duck Inn, Maria's or by calling the office. February will be a very busy month for fair fundraising. We will have Valentine's Bingo...
Christmas time can be intense. Just finding time to shop, decorate, pick up family members at the airport, make cookies, attend seasonal services or events, hosting family who've come to stay, seating family members at the table so there are no arguments, or adjusting to new grandchildren or marriage partners and other changes each year, can be tiring and emotional. And then we add in the deaths at Christmas. My Aunt Hattie died on November 27 this year, at age 97. She has been in contact with...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club is honoring Ruby Christianson as their November Student of The Month. Pictured is President Terri Elfers as she presents Ruby with a certificate of achievement and a check for her accomplishment. Ruby is a leader in the Weight Training program and has also been a TA for a freshman shop class. She is looking at going to a Trade School and hopes to work with a major construction company in the future. Ruby is a skilled artist. Because of that she has learned to be patient...
Wahkiakum County youth from grades 6-12 are invited to compete in the Southwest Washington High School and Middle School Chess Championships. The chess tournament, a Regional State Qualifier, will be held Saturday, February 4 at Centralia College. Entry is free and chess players of all abilities are welcome. For details, video and FAQ, visit whsca.org....
Wahkiakum County and Naselle youth, grades K-12, are invited with their families to participate in the Wahkiakum County 4-H Kick-Off, at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Saturday, January 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Youth will have the opportunity to try a variety of hands-on projects available in 4-H, including arts, crafts, and robotics. This event showcases 4-H activities and clubs available to local youth and is open to non-4-H members and current 4-H members. There is no charge to participate. Materials are provided by Wahkiakum County 4-H...
The Clatsop County Historical Society’s Thursday Night Talks (TNT) on January 19, 2023, presents the history of the ferry connection between Cathlamet, Puget Island and Westport, Oregon. The Clatsop County Historical Society’s TNT lecture series is a free event at Fort George Brewery on the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with lectures beginning at 7:00 p.m. Seasonal beers on tap, food, and other beverages are available for purchase. Minors are welcome with an accompanying adult. For more information about this event or...
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) recently announced that community banker Denise Portmann, President & CEO of Bank of the Pacific in Aberdeen, was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “It’s a privilege to be elected to represent our industry and shine a light on the work of the nation’s community banks, which build better communities,” Portmann said. “Denise is a respected member of her community and a dedicated advocate for our industry,” said ICBA Chairman Brad...
Submitted by Ron Wright We finished the qualifying matches in the first half of the day last Saturday in first place with more wins than any of the other 27 teams. Then in the afternoon finals between the 12 best teams, we lost our first match, won our second, and in the third match it came down to just 3 points separating the two competing alliances. We lost to the eventual regional-winning alliance, and ended up in third place in the competition category. Our robot and drive team performed...
Timberlie Fritzie was born November 25, 2022 in Astoria, weighing 8 lbs 13 oz; she was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Blain & Nicole Fritzie of Cathlamet. Siblings of Timberlie are Cayln, Kooper, and Pierce Fritzie. Maternal grandparents are Rick & Tina Laney of Naselle. Paternal grandparents are Rob & Krista Fritzie of Cathlamet. Courtesy photo....
BRACED FOR COLD?--According to the current forecast on my weather app, it appears we’re in for quite a cold stretch and even a chance of snow on Sunday, so I hope you’re ready for possible snowy or icy conditions in the coming days! Then again, these forecasts can be misleading or completely fall apart and also, vary greatly from one area to the next, so just be aware that while you may escape some of the nasty weather where you are, others nearby may get hit with all the nastiness. Basically, we’re back to the “just be prepared for anythin...
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) recently announced that community banker Denise Portmann, President & CEO of Bank of the Pacific in Aberdeen, was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “It’s a privilege to be elected to represent our industry and shine a light on the work of the nation’s community banks, which build better communities,” Portmann said. “As relationship-based lenders, community banks offer hands-on personal service and invaluable financial expertise to local...
This is my 50th Downriver Dispatch - 2022. It's hard to believe time shot by so fast this fall. I want to make sure you're aware of all the activities scheduled for this weekend because we have another busy set of days celebrating Christmas in the area. Saturday, December 17, the Naselle Youth Sports Club (NYSC) will sell chowder and chili at the basketball games at the school. Funds raised will support NYSC's purchase of sports equipment and other supplies (more info about NYSC in another...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the WSU Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) will discuss the program expectations, training schedule,...
Adriana Ashe was the Wahkiakum Lions Club October Student of The Month. She has been a cheerleader for three years and is an honor roll student. Adriana's goal is to attend beauty school and become an esthetician and she would like to open her own shop. She enjoys reading, cooking and anything beauty related. Adriana is the daughter of Esther Mendez. Pictured is Lions Club President Terri Elfers as she presented Adriana with a certificate and a check as the Lions Club honored her for her...
The museum is officially closed for the season. They will re-open the weekend after July 4, 2023. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch for advertising for the Annual “Kid's Day” Celebration. Located at 8530 Ocean Beach Highway (10 miles west of Longview), the museum is free, however, donations are always welcome. Museum tours are offered, in the off season; call 360-423-3860 or 360-423-8663 to schedule a visit. They are also available for Scouting tours, Eagle Scout projects and high school “community service” hours. For more informa...
Submitted by Ron Wright Last Saturday your Mecha-Mules again went to Lower Columbia College and competed with 11 other robotics teams from SW WA and came away with wins in all six of our matches. We currently lead our 30-team Regional. All 30 teams gather on Saturday December 17 in Battle Ground to determine the seven teams who advance to the State tourney Jan 28 in Seattle. Note that, unlike sports, there are no divisions based on school size. Our Regional competition includes smaller schools...
On Friday, December 2, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 presented certificates and cash awards to winners of the 2022-2023 Youth Essays, Patriots Pen, and Voice of Democracy contests at the elementary, middle and high schools. Working alongside America's youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been a VFW priority. Each year local VFW posts hold three essay competitions, the Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12, the Patriots Pen for grades 6-8, and the Youth Essay for...
by Maude Kimball Butler, (1880-1963) Edited by Karen Bertroch Part Two: Christmas in Cathlamet As I have told you of the first Christmas celebration in the Elochoman Valley, I wish I were able to give you a first hand account of the first public celebration in Cathlamet but I was not there. It was about 1889. A man by the name of Schmidt had made a small fortune from sturgeon fishing and decided to share some of his wealth with the people of the little community by giving a big Christmas...
