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After midnight on the 13th of November the mobile crisis mental health services for Wahkiakum will be provided by Columbia Wellness. Columbia Wellness crisis services are already offered in Cowlitz and Grays Harbor Counties and Columbia Wellness has already been a valued part of Wahkiakum’s coverage team this year. Columbia Wellness will be the provider of the 24-7 Mobile Crisis hotline services for the community. They know Wahkiakum and will be able to be effective immediately. Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams are available to help those in the c...
Effective immediately, Hometeam 100.7, KLOG has dropped the ESPN Sports format and is now back to playing The Greatest Hits of All Time. An addition, 101.5 The Wave has become “101.5 The Sleigh” playing great Christmas Memories 24/7. KLOG General Manager John Paul said, “KLOG is back to playing The Greatest Hits of All Time, something K-LOG did for decades. The KLOG Morning Show has been #1 for local news, sports, weather, and local information for years and will continue with Kirc Roland, Ray Byers and Ray Bartley live and local from 6-9....
NICE ENDING--I was so happy to have the last weekend of October turn out to be a really nice one, as so often our Halloween events and our little trick or treaters wind up sloshing through the puddles and having to cover their costumes with rain jackets, but not this year; yippee! It was great to have the sunshine out on Sunday, but I do wish the freezing morning hours could have stayed away a little longer; brrr! Those temps took me by surprise so I was definitely feeling the chill when I first got up but thrilled to see the blue sky and sunsh...
Last week I spent two hours with one of my very favorite friends, Kayrene Gilbertsen. She moved to Battle Ground several years ago, so I don't get to see as much of her as I did when she lived on Puget Island. She was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Wahkiakum County. She was raised on the Island and she is about as Norwegian as anyone can be. As we all get older, the friends we've known for a long time become so precious. We hadn't seen each other in a couple years, so it was a...
The Naselle Community Center and FAFF will present a painting party with teacher and artist Abbie (Smith) Mumley on Saturday, November 13 at 2 p.m. at the Naselle Community Center, 14 Parpala Road. Each participant will be instructed in painting a fall portrait and will leave with their portrait. All supplies and refreshments will be provided. The cost is $30 and interested persons may pre-register with Barb Swanson at bibs40@hotmail.com or may send their registration fee to Barb Swanson at 19 Lakeside Lane, Naselle, WA 98638. The artist will...
Fifteen health insurers have been approved to sell in Washington's 2022 individual health insurance market. The average rate change is 4.14%. Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, 2022. "Access to meaningful and affordable health coverage has always been critical to our lives and our economy, but no more so than this year," said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. "I'm incredibly proud of the efforts our state made to help people find coverage, through outreach and opening special enrollment periods. We took regulatory action...
Coming events at Johnson Park include a prime rib dinner on November 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. Contact a board member for tickets: Adults $15; children 5-12, $8. A Christmas Craft Day will be held December 11, 1-3 p.m. Johnson Park is excited to hold an Open Garage Sale on December 4. No charge to vendors for tables, donations gladly accepted. If you need a table call to reserve or plan on bringing your own. Everyone is invited to get out of the house, have a little fun, see a few friends and make a dollar or two. See you there....
NASTY OUT--I believe it goes without saying that we have had a wet and nasty beginning to this week but thankfully, we did have some nice breaks in there on Sunday so we didn't get the nastiness all day, nor the all night downpours that have caused us massive flooding or long outages in the past. Of course I am writing this a bit early while I still have power and internet, so hopefully the prior statement is still true by the time you read this! I do know one thing, the rain and wind combo sure took down the leaves in our area, as well as...
"It's a rainy day in Georgia" and Grays River. This is real fall rain. I know because my arthritis shows its painful head when I move from my bed. The rain reminds me that at many times during the past year, I missed the sound of rain on the roof. But each day, before I move very much, I make a thank you list for God and pray for a peaceful world. On my list, I give thanks for just waking up, reminding myself that I am alive and moving. Second, I give thanks for Ben, my dog, who is always at my...
On Tuesdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--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 +12532158782,,7756056320# For help, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. Workshops are sponsored by Washington...
Over the past several months, the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) has been working with economic-development partners and local business leaders to develop a region-wide recovery plan and business-resiliency toolkit. These efforts are part of a larger recovery strategy undertaken at the direction of the Economic Development Administration. Recently released, the toolkit will be the focus of an upcoming series of informational and training events hosted in partnership with organizations around the region. Designed to help...
Two permanent signs erected in Cathlamet in honor of the Chinook tribes who once occupied this area will be dedicated Nov. 6, 12 noon, at the Elochoman Slough Marina. They tell the stories of Queen Sally, canoe building and greeting the Lewis and Clark expedition. The signs were funded by a grant from the Lewis and Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment, the efforts of town councilman David Olson and with cooperation from Tony Johnson, chair of the Chinook Indian Nation. Representatives from...
On October 30 and November 6 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., join the WSU Master Gardeners for a leaf exchange at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, Washington Street entrance. Shredded leaves are an amazing organic amendment to put on your garden beds over the winter. Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves only, no weeds. Leaves will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Master Gardener volunteers will be...
Presented by Lewis and Clark National Historical Park The 11th annual “Bats, Spiders, Owls – Oh My!” event will be held Saturday, October 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who would like to participate. Rangers will be stationed at the Fort Clatsop replica presenting information and telling stories about three creatures of the night: bats, spiders and owls. Participants need to dress for the weather. Night creature craft bags will be available to pick up from the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center; be sure to take one before you head out. The p...
The Wahkiakum Lions club continues to honor a senior student each month for their scholastic accomplishments, their community service and their improvement as a student. The September Student of the Month is Emerald Niemela. Emerald is the daughter of Chad and Michaela Niemela. She is active in basketball and volleyball. Emerald has chosen to wait a year to choose her career path, and is employed at Vista Park at this time. Courtesy photo....
Sergeant Brad Moon of the Washington State Patrol visited with students in Jeff Rooklidge's classroom at Wahkiakum High School last week to talk about his experience in law enforcement, and let them know what to expect if they got pulled over. Moon has 19 years of experience in law enforcement, and had some interesting stories to tell, as well as some good advice for the young drivers. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
WET START--As this week begins we certainly are having a soggy day, so I'm happy that we had a nice Saturday and hopefully the forecast for a dry Monday and Tuesday came true, as the rest of the upcoming week looks pretty doggone wet! Fortunately for us, the forecast often changes at a moment's notice and we wind up drier than planned, so we'll keep our fingers crossed that this latest storm system will veer to the north of us. However, if it does happen to come straight at us, it definitely loo...
Sad day for state workers: Today is the date set for state and other workers to lose their jobs if they haven't had a covid shot. Did we have to go this route? I want folks healthy, especially children, but this does seem extreme. Masks are easier than this! I feel for all those who now have no job and are leaving the state or looking for another job in the area. Stay believing in better days and say a prayer for those who are without jobs, please. Photo of the Week: Debbie Littlefield and her...
As leaves change color and begin to fall, the State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that accumulation of leaves, branches, or other debris around the home can increase the risk of fire. Dry vegetation in roof valleys, gutters, and below decks can ignite if exposed to burning embers from open chimneys or nearby landscape burning. To reduce the risk of these hazards, create a safety zone around your home by: · Removing dead or dry leaves, pine needles, and fallen branches from your roof and rain gutters. · Trim back branches hanging...
Last Friday, J.A. Wendt Elementary school children made their way up to Wahkiakum High School class by class for the annual Harvest Festival, organized by the Parent Teacher Organization. Kyle Hurley's ag students showed Jamie Cothren's first graders how to make apple juice, watched over them as they played pumpkin tic-tac-toe, and cheered on the obstacle course races. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team began the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season with the Steve Hunt Classic tournament, hosted by Lewis & Clark and Whitman Colleges. The Smelt participated in this virtual tournament from their campus in Longview. The team came out of the gate strong and emerged with a convincing result to start the year. Sixty-nine colleges and universities from 26 different states participated in speech and debate events at this year’s Steve Hunt Classic. Participating schools included r...
The Appelo Archives Center will offer Kantele Lessons in a 3-part series on Saturdays, beginning October 23. Subsequent lessons will be held November 20 and December 18. It is not required to take all three classes. An introductory session will be held from 10 a.m. to noon for $20 per person. A Progressive Session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $30 per person. Starting at 1:30 p.m., private lessons are available to book at $40 per person. Call or Email to reserve a spot, 360-484-7103, Info@AppeloArchives.org. Instructor Valerie...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a free legal clinic on Friday October 22 at 2 p.m. in Cathlamet. Lisa Walgdovel, an attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will help individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. If you are interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up you must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381. Northwest Justice Project provides...
Nature Matters begins this season with Ecologist Doug Glavich, who will define coastal prairies, explore what impacts have led to the loss of this habitat type, and ongoing restoration efforts. This talk will include environmental factors that maintain prairies on the landscape and plants that define them. Glavich will discuss recent applied science projects he has been involved with that look at better understanding these habitats, including those that the threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly call home. This free event is online. The 7 p.m....
