Skamokawa News

HALF AND HALF. The first half of this past weekend was just gorgeous, and I heard a lot of lawnmowers going and trimmers trimming. It was truly a day to get out there and soak up some sunshine… awesome. Then, here comes Sunday, and it was the flip side of the day before: super wet and nasty. Definitely a day to cozy up and watch a bit of television. However, if the forecast holds true, we may have a decent three-day stretch of weather, but even if it’s just two, I’ll be thrilled. For now, it’s time to put away the yard tools and keep those umbrellas handy!

TRAGIC. While I may moan and groan about the rain a bit, I have nothing really to complain about considering the absolute devastation that has been taking place to the east of us, as not only have tornadoes just ravaged many states, heavy rains have poured down. What wasn’t blown away was flooded in many places, and it’s just heart-wrenching to see all the videos of those being impacted by these horrific weather events. If you have family and friends back there, I do hope they have been able to reach out to you and that they are all okay. We will be thinking of them for sure.

SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from April 10 through 17 are Logan Britt, Andrew Emlen, Brent Mahitka, Dan Keilwitz, Kael McKinley, Sophia McKinley, Bryan Ledtke, Trygve Gilbertson, Sara Havens Brown, Mike Brown, Liam Thomason, Sylvia Link, Bennett Everman, Savannah Burdick, Chris Doumit, Stephanie Olsen, Lyle Nielson, Sean Miller, Cody Peterson, Phil Doumit, Mike Crouse, Hudson Heiner, Karinda Cooper, Andrei Hoven, Poppy Hammons, Griffin Hammons, Francis McClendon, Arther Hose, Anver Paulsen, Sharon Johnson, Shiloh Hoven, Charly Childers, Misty Shook, Sienna Meyers, Carolyn Pedersen, Kaiden Good and 67’er: Sherrolin Mace Powell. Those celebrating anniversaries are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Parker, Ed and Annie Watters, Chad and Keri Peterson, Les and Angie Pugh, and Jim and Elaine Robinson. Here’s wishing all of you the happiest of birthdays, and may your anniversaries be super special.

THIS SATURDAY. It’s the second Saturday of the month, so the usual Flea Market/Sale will be at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, the Redmen Hall is open Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. Also, on Saturday, you can go listen to some music at the Cathlamet Pioneer Center with Mel and Leah at 4 p.m. Later that evening, you can head over to the Norse Hall to play some Bingo. Games begin at 6 p.m. If you’d like to donate to the Sons of Norway Lodge & keep the Norse Hall looking good, mail a check to P.O Box 544, Cathlamet, WA 98612.

LIBRARY SALE. The Cathlamet Library is having a book sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about this sale, call the Library at 360-849-9118.

EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED. I mentioned previously that Spartan Electric LLC would be holding a huge Easter Egg Hunt on Puget Island, but sadly, that had to be canceled. Please watch for other hunts like the one the Lions Club members put on down at the fairgrounds. I have not heard any details yet, but I will keep you posted.

THINKING OF THEM. I heard that Debbie Beebe had to have some surgery and is in a walking cast and that Philomena Thomas is recuperating from some surgery, so we wish them speedy recoveries.