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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Road construction may slow traffic west of Cathlamet sometime this year, when the Washington State Department of Transportation installs two replacement culverts across SR 4 on the east side of the Elochoman River bridge. The project is expected to go to bid in the spring, with construction occurring between July and September. The work will cause single lane closures to the highway, with flaggers during the day and a traffic light at night, said WSDOT Engineer Lori Figone....
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a request by the city of Warrenton for a permit to conduct work in the Hammond Boat Basin. Further information is available on the Corps website under Public Notice NWP-1997-1562-4 at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/PublicNotices.aspx....
WET--As I begin this column covering the last week of this year, we're back to rain with some chilly nights, so with winter having officially started last Saturday, I guess that's pretty normal. Let's all remember to turn on those headlights when traveling in this gloomy, foggy weather, as it's really hard to see oncoming traffic, so let's drive defensively and do everything we can to have a safe holiday season. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from December 26-January 1 are Duncan Cruickshank, Steve Smith, Donald Cooper, Kohl...
Whew! Nearly done with the holidays for this year. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for, and for those less fortunate than us, I wish the best for the future year. News from Naselle: Even though school is out, there are still some sports being played. This week’s games include: Friday, the 27th-girl’s basketball with Three Rivers in Naselle at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, the 28th-girl’s basketball at Quinault at 2 p.m. and boy’s basketball immediately following the girl’s game. Go Comets!! The graduation class of 2015 is in the process of raisin...
Wendt Elementary School and the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet presented certificates to Terrific Kids from first quarter. The recipients were Maddie Thoreson, Ruby Dallas, Ruth Goldinov, Camren Mendez, Cooper Carlson, Zoe Doiron, Kamden Scuito, Gage Robinson, Russell Morrison, Boe Reid, Riley Talbot, Peytunn Cleveland, Grant Wilson, Reagen Hoogendoorn and Genevieve Fleming. Older elementary school Terrific Kid awards went to Hannah Mendez, Elijah Thompson, Lila Frank, Sofiya Goldinov, Evelyn Most and Klayton Scuito, Megan Leitz, Courtney Carlson,...
The Helping Hand Food Bank will be open on Christmas Eve, December 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The food bank is located at the bottom of Broadway Street, Cathlamet, in the building of the former River Rat Tap Tavern....
Less than a week left until the big fellow in the red suit visits all the good girls and boys. Here’s hoping you have all the shopping done. News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Thursday, boys basketball with North Beach in Naselle at 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, JV boys basketball with Northwest Christian at 4 p.m., girls basketball with NW Christian at 6 p.m. and boys basketball with NW Christian at 7 p.m. in Naselle. Go Comets! Students will be out of school beginning on Monday and will return to classes on J...
On Friday, December 13, Naselle High School had six teams compete at the ESD 113 knowledge bowl meet at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen. Forty seven teams from 10 different high schools participated at this event. There were 16 teams from 1A schools Montesano, Elma, and Hoquiam. There were 19 teams from 2B schools Ocosta, North Beach, and South Bend. There were 12 teams from 1B schools Naselle, Willapa Valley, Wishkah, and Lake Quinault. Naselle's team, "The Force" placed 5th overall and 1st among 1B teams, defeating Willapa Valley and the...
The Naselle Class of 2015 will hold a fundraiser on January 4 during the boys basketball game against the Wahkiakum Mules. They will be serving chicken adobo, pansit (noodles), rice and lumpia (Filipino eggrolls). Dinner will start at 5 p.m. at the Naselle High School Commons. Cost is $6.00....
According to information from Kyle Hurley, Advisor for the Wahkiakum Future Farmers of America program, FFA students will be canvassing local neighborhoods and businesses from December 10 through December 25 to place orders for holiday wreaths. The wreaths cost $15 and all proceeds will benefit future FFA programs....
COLD ENOUGH?--Holy cow, has it been cold or what?! Couple the low temperatures with winds and some snow and those temperatures really took a nose dive. Out here in West Valley, I had a reading of six degrees one early, early morning, although my thermometer on the south side of the house said, eleven degrees, but either way you look at it, it was just bitter cold out there. By the time you read this, we should be back to rain if the forecasters are correct and I hate to say it, but rain would actually look good right now, even though this...
Yes, it was cold. Some of our pipes froze, but with a little patience and time, we eventually have water again. Just like camping for a day or two. We did make sure that the animals had fresh water and a warm place to stay, and added a feeder and a heat lamp to the inside of the chicken pen, though they even said “it’s too cold to lay you any eggs.” Now we are back to a little bit of normal behavior. Naselle news With the winter weather hitting us just a bit early, the Naselle-Grays River Valley students have already experienced some snow...
Story and photos by Diana Zimmerman Travis Wegdahl, a senior at Wahkiakum High School, noticed something was missing while looking through old annuals with his mother, Stacey (Doumit) Wegdahl, Class of ’89. A class sign, once an object of pride, no longer graced the exterior wall above the entrance to the school. “It was a tradition," Wegdahl said. “The yearbooks show the whole class being involved in creating their sign. My mom worked on the one for her class.” Resurrecting a tradition and quie...
Members of the Sugar & Spice 4-H Club, shown here busy making saffron buns for the Santa Lucia celebration to be held at the Appelo Archives Center this Saturday afternoon. Members learned that the saffron used in the making of the buns comes from the dried stigmas of the Saffron Crocus, thus making it a very expensive spice. With its addition to the dough, a yellow hue is produced. Swedish tradition and the serving of the Saffron Buns represents light during the long, dark winter days. The Santa Lucia celebration begins at 3 p.m. at 1056 SR 4...
The Wahkiakum Food Bank, located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road in Cathlamet, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, and also on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. They will be open and ready for clients on Tuesday, January 7 from 3 to 5 p.m....
NASTY--All I can say about this weather is "ugh!" Whether it was the freezing temperatures last week or the heavy rains and strong winds on Sunday or the off and on weather of Monday which came with wet snowflakes falling from time to time, it was all not nice. With frigid weather predicted for a week, I hope you're all bundled up and that you take extra care and precautions while traveling. As always, don't forget your four legged friends as they get cold too. This Tuesday morning brings freezing temperatures but the sunshine part of the...
The Charlotte House is searching for an infant car seat for one of their clients. If any person has one to give or loan for awhile it will be greatly appreciated. Call Susan Schillios at The Charlotte House 360-795-6401....
I hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Looks like cold, cold, cold in the forecast for the next few days. Bundle up; check your winterization of water pipes, animal water supplies and even your neighbors, to make sure all is well. News from Naselle: Naselle Comet team schedules for the coming week: Friday, the 6th-boys and girls basketball at Warrenton at 8 a.m.; Saturday, the 7th-boys and girls basketball at Warrenton at 8 a.m.; Monday, the 9th-middle school girls basketball at Valley at 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, the...
Naselle Students in Mrs. Bennett's Middle School English classes recently participated in the Veteran's of Foreign Wars national essay contest entitled "What Patriotism Means to Me." The requirements were an essay 300-400 words in length. The students were judged according to theme development, knowledge of the theme and clarity of ideas. Mark Smith of the Long Beach VFW awarded cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 to the first, second and third place winners in each grade. The winners in 6th grade were Abigail Moten, first place, and Anna Kulp,...
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. On February 1 at 10 a.m., Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. 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 hibernating Mason Bees. The program, sponsored by...
There’s a new face at the Cathlamet branch of Bank of the Pacific. Erin Walters joined the branch as a teller in mid-October after moving from Lakeview, Ore., a rural town located in SE Oregon near the borders of California and Nevada. After meeting Cathlamet resident Billy Peek, who happened to be working on a pipeline in her home town, Erin decided to follow her heart and move to Wahkiakum to start a new life with her 2 ½ year old daughter Jenyka. Residing on Puget Island, Erin has quickly adjusted to living on the Columbia River a...
The following Naselle Middle and High School students were selected by staff as students of the month for October and November for exhibiting the character traits of helpfulness and hard work. In the top picture, left, students displaying helpfulness, front row, left to right: Angel Evans, Jacob Eaton, and Emily Lister. Back row, left to right: Chloe Phillips, Chloe Zimmerman, Christina Carter, and Alexis Nortrup In the bottom picture, student exhibiting hard work, front row, left to right: Parker Dalton and Samantha Wert. Back row, standing...
The Naselle Timberland Library will host Handmade Holidays on December 11, from 3-4 p.m. Children are invited to the library to enjoy cocoa and create a gift of cocoa mix in a jar with their own hand decorated card for a friend or family member. The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet on December 10 and January 7 at 6 p.m. The library will be closed for the holidays on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. For more information, or to register for an activity, call 360-484-3877....
The Appelo Archives Center, at 1056 SR 4 in Naselle, will offer both Santa Claus from 2-3 p.m. for photos and a Santa Lucia Celebration from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 14. Santa has visited the center annually just before Christmas to visit with folks of all ages, and their families. Photos will be taken of him with children, their pets, and their families. A deluxe photo package will be available for $15 that includes 2 – 8”x10” photos, or 3 – 5”x7” photos, or 4 – 4”x6” photos. Santa will be downstairs seated on the Cente...
NIPPY OUT THERE--This past week has been mighty cold with temperatures dropping in the low 20's in West Valley, so while the clear blue skies are welcome and the sun is shining brightly, it's not exactly warm and toasty when you step outside, brrr! The frost has been so thick at times that you could swear it snowed and even after a week of freezing temperatures and dry days, we've still got plenty of moisture in the air to cause us to have thick, heavy frost every morning. Needless to say, it's been a trying time for some of us as we...
