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🌱 Remembering Wade Bejcek, Kelso resident and longtime math teacher

Kelso, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Kelso! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Remembering Wade Bejcek, Kelso resident and longtime math teacher
  • Kelso’s Liberty Hatfield leads local softball all-league honors
  • Remembering Daniel Everly and his lifelong dream of flying

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 50.
  • Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wade William Bejcek (klog.com) — Wade William Bejcek of Kelso, a former local banker who became a mathematics teacher, died unexpectedly Oct. 25 at 56. He spent the last decade of his career at Woodland Middle School. A celebration of his life is scheduled for Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at Columbia Heights Assembly of God in Longview.
   

2. Stevie Jones, Ava Pratoussy leads 2A Greater St. Helens League slowpitch softball all-league team (columbian.com) — Kelso junior Liberty Hatfield earned defensive player of the year honors on the 2A Greater St. Helens League slowpitch softball all-league team. Teammates Milena Hooper, Aspen Gravelle and Kailynn Bolar made the first team, while Keisha Hayes and Addy Heuer received second-team recognition.
   

3. Daniel H. Everly (klog.com) — Daniel H. Everly of Longview died Oct. 3 at 71, leaving family members including his sister Nancy Everly of Kelso. His obituary remembers his humor, kindness and adventurous spirit, including buying an ultralight aircraft to pursue his dream of flying. He is survived by three children, four grandsons and his longtime partner, Kathy Harlan.
   

4. In Loving Memory of Shirley E Hemenway (hometowndebate.com) — Shirley Hemenway, who was born in Kelso and moved to Winlock as a child, died Nov. 8 in Centralia at 93. She balanced paid work with raising a family, farming and tending a large garden. Survivors include her husband of 74 years, Herbert, and no services are planned at her request.
   

5. Rain or shine, Longview Rotary volunteers raise flags for Veterans Day (bellinghamherald.com) — Kelso resident Heidi Crabtree joined fellow Longview Rotary volunteers to put American flags outside dozens of homes near Lake Sacajawea ahead of Veterans Day. The club’s $60 annual flag subscription supports charitable work, including scholarships and park improvements, while giving Crabtree a way to stay connected to the community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Dolly, a cat who went missing in Kelso, WA, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 hours, 25 minutes. Message from Owner: "Dolly is… (Nextdoor Hawthorne)
  • Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
    Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Kelso. Apply here.
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Associate - Three Rivers Mall in Kelso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kelso here.

Ok Kelso! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kelso

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kelso

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.