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WSU Leadership Academy is a community leadership program designed to help engage and inspire others. Topics include influencing public policy, media relations, economic development, fundraising, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and team building. Eleven classes will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 6-8:15 p.m. Starting on January 22 and ending on June 22, the classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Class registration is due by January 15 and is limited to 20 people....
WHITE--We had a white Christmas in West Valley this past year, but that was only because it was foggy! Not just a little foggy, but it was super thick, white fog that greeted us that day and so that made it white. Then New Year's was white too, only this time it was due to a very heavy, thick frost that blanketed the area. Now as we enjoy the beginning of this week and the first Sunday of this new year 2016, we are seeing white once again, but this time, it's actually snow that is falling all around us and the roads, trees and grass are all...
On January 21 from noon to 1 p.m., Attorney Chris Roubicek, of Castle Rock, will talk about the transfer of non-titled property. Estate planning often focuses on farms or family business transfers. Too often, personal possessions doesn’t get discussed. Non-titled property can include furniture, photos, books, dishes, tools and jewelry. Many people have fond memories of family keepsakes and they carry more meaning and can have long-lasting emotional effects. Consider attending to learn more about decision options, including initiating d...
I hope everyone stayed safe with this last burst of cold weather. I know the roads were pretty slick and a few trees made travel a little treacherous. Here’s hoping for a little reprieve with some sunshine. Welcome home to my Uncle David Hammonds. He spent the holidays in Juneau, Alaska with his daughter and son-in-law, as well as spending time with some of his old friends and with his new great grandson. News from Naselle: Sports calendar for Naselle Comet teams this week: Saturday, girls and boys basketball with Mary M. Knight in Naselle a...
Portland resident Jim Aalberg has published a history of Westport, Ore. The book is called Westport, Oregon: Home of the Big Sticks and Gold Medal Salmon. In the early 20th century, Westport boomed with a saw mill and dock where ships came to load lumber. Its history is tied with the history of Puget Island. Besides milling lumber, Westport's founder, John West, began salting salmon in barrels and shipping them to markets as far away as England and Australia. In 1869, he opened a cannery near...
Wahkiakum Youth Wrestling will sign up boys and girls for the coming season on January 4, 6-7 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room of Julius A. Wendt Elementary School....
The following activities will take place at the Cathlamet Community Center in the month of January: Jan. 12 Basic Computers 9 a.m.-noon Word 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Red Cross Pillow Case project Disaster Preparedness for children from 3rd-6th grade. Registration encouraged Jan. 21 Free Hearing Screening 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 28 Diabetic Foot Care 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The center is located at 101 Main St., and is open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Fridays they...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on January 8 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 1-866-795-9381....
THIS IS IT--Here we are, at the end of another year, and we will be saying goodbye to 2015 tonight! As I begin writing this column I can hardly believe this year is just about over! For those of you going out to celebrate the end of 2015 and welcome in 2016, we hope you have a fun time at your New Year's Eve celebration as well as a safe one! Forecasters, at this point in time, are predicting several nights of freezing temperatures so just in case they're right, be extra vigilant on these damp roadways, lest they be icy and super slick! Afteral...
My apologies to the readers for not entering a column last week. My husband spent five days in the hospital for what we had originally thought was pneumonia and it turned out to be more complicated than that. He is on the mend now and we are a little better educated on what some symptoms can indicate. A word of advice to those of you with health issues: Keep a journal of everyday actions and always take it with you to a doctor visit. It makes answering questions much more simple and accurate. Sometimes the simplest entries can indicate a...
On February 9 at 6 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Ted Cunningham will demonstrate the technique used when pruning fruit trees. Pruning trees will control the size of the tree and improve fruit quality. Fruit trees should be pruned every year. Proper pruning techniques reduce disease and promote greater fruit production. The class will be held in the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview, located on the dike just south of the Hall of Justice for $10 per family. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University...
On February 6, Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. Orchard Mason Bees are highly effective pollinators that are very non-aggressive. They become active in early spring when apple and pear trees begin flowering. The class will be offered at 9 a.m., and repeated at 1 p.m. The 2-hour class covers equipment, seasonal management, bee biology and management of pests. Cost for the course is $30 per person. Participants will receive a Mason Bee house and cocoons of...
People whose property sustained damage in recent storms and flooding are asked to report the damage the the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office "This information will potentially allow our county’s affected residents to qualify for Federal Disaster Assistance if our county and state meet certain thresholds, said Beau Renfro, director of the county Department of Emergency Management. "All damage must be reported to my office by 5 p.m. on Dec. 28. "Failure to report damage may result in denial of funding if our county is approved." To make a r...
WHITE OR NOT?--As this week began, we were enjoying a break from the miserable weather we'd been having, so we were all happy to see all the standing water begin to recede by Sunday evening. However, along came Monday and that enjoyment we had felt quickly subsided as a strong wind and rain event pounded many parts of our county and others. Trees were falling all over the place, from one county to the other, and that meant there were power outages and telephone outages as well. On Puget Island, one huge loss was the P.I. fire station which...
Commercial crab fishing to open Jan. 4 on Washington coast Washington’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in coastal waters Jan. 4 after a month-long delay, state shellfish managers announced December 21. Fishery managers for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the opening in coordination with fishery managers from Oregon and California. Washington’s commercial fishery opening includes the waters from the mouth of the Columbia River north to Destruction Island as well as Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay. Cra...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will offer special programs about the Corps of Discovery’s winter at Fort Clatsop on the days following Christmas. Starting December 26, Fort Clatsop will feature scheduled living history programs by park rangers each day through January 2. Ranger-guided walks on the Netul River Trail will be offered at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 26 and Monday-Saturday, December 28-January 2. There are also movies in the visitor center. “A Clatsop Winter Story,” a 22-minute movie about the 1805-06 winter from a Clats...
Washington State University Extension in Cowlitz County is offering Master Gardener Volunteer training starting in January. Participants receive over 90 hours of training. Training sessions, held in Longview, start on January 8 and continue on the second and fourth Fridays of every month 9 a.m.-4 p.m., through the end of June. The application deadline is Monday, December 28. Orientation sessions will be held during December to learn more about the program. For questions or to receive an application, contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014,...
Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Company: Christine Darby will perform from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 26, on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Former Grays River resident Harold Forsberg celebrated his 101st birthday December 10 at home with his family, daughters Ruby and Mary, and son Roy. Harold was a Seabee in the US Navy in World War II. Seabees cleared places on Pacific Ocean islands for troops and planes to land. Harold was raised in Grays River, the stepson of Birger Olsen. He moved to Portland after retiring from the Navy and now lives with his son in Coquille, Ore....
Razor clam diggers can fill their limits at Copalis Beach over the Christmas holiday now that state shellfish managers have approved a three-day opening. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the Copalis dig, scheduled Dec. 24, 25 and 26, after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. All other beaches remain closed to recreational razor clam digging. Elevated levels of domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of algae, have previously forced WDFW to close all Washington’s beaches to clam diggi...
In partnership with the Cathlamet Community Center, Goodwill Work Opportunity Center of Cowlitz County has announced that they will offer computer classes at the center on a regular basis. Classes will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Cathlamet Community Center. Each month, they will offer the Basic Computer class in the morning and a more advanced class in the afternoon. January 12: Basic Computers, 9 a.m. to noon and Word, 12:30-3:30 p.m. February 9: Basic Computers, 9 a.m. to noon and Excel, 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 8: Basic...
High school students crafted Day of the Dead masks in art class which are now on display in the WHS entrance, across from the office....
LESS INTENSE--As this work week begins, the weather is a little calmer than it has been, but then, it wouldn't take much considering last week was just totally wild! With flooded roads, a tornado in Battle Ground, local roads and highways closed from water or slides, plus major highways, like I-5 in Woodland closed due to a huge slide, and Hwy 12 closed indefinitely, plus many accidents that were water related, well, it was just a ridiculous, wild and crazy weather week. There were even sand bags used on Puget Island at some homes, so the...
It looks like this last storm has inconvenienced quite a few in our neck of the woods. I see that Covered Bridge Road has a pretty serious slide, with one lane collapsed and the other lane questionable near the Barr Road intersection and is closed. Also Shannon Road is closed due to a section of the road collapsing. Lots of other areas were seriously affected by the flooding and mud debris. We have about three inches of silt on our driveway after the 3 1/2 feet of water receded. Let’s hope this is about it, and we can have a calmer winter f...
In response to the recent weather events, Fibre Federal Credit Union is offering emergency loans for those affected by the flooding. The rate being offered is well below Fibre Federal’s normal loan rates and is for qualifying expenses involving home or property damage repair, insurance deductibles, recovery of personal property, medical or emergency equipment, and tree removal. “We wanted to somehow help our friends and neighbors in the affected communities,” said Fibre Federal’s CEO, Larry Hoff. “Times like these can be very stressful...
