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Pendleton Woolen Mill commemorates centennial in Washougal

A celebration 100 years in the making

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John "Buzz" Nelson, an elder in the Ogalla Sioux tribe, was among the speakers at the Pendleton Woolen Mill centennial ceremony Friday morning. Nelson, a Korean War veteran, said a Lakota prayer. He was later presented with a Pendleton blanket.

John "Buzz" Nelson, an elder in the Ogalla Sioux tribe, was among the speakers at the Pendleton Woolen Mill centennial ceremony Friday morning. Nelson, a Korean War veteran, said a Lakota prayer. He was later presented with a Pendleton blanket.

Charlie Bishop, vice president of mill operations at Pendleton, presented Washougal Mayor Sean Guard with a ceremonial robe. "It is for important events of achievement and thanks to the community," Bishop said. Earlier, Guard proclaimed Aug. 3 to be "Pendleton Woolen Mill Day."

Charlie Bishop, vice president of mill operations at Pendleton, presented Washougal Mayor Sean Guard with a ceremonial robe. "It is for important events of achievement and thanks to the community," Bishop said. Earlier, Guard proclaimed Aug. 3 to be "Pendleton Woolen Mill Day."

Charlie Bishop welcomed everyone to a “100-year birthday party” Friday at Pendleton Woolen Mill, and the celebration included a cake.

Bishop, vice president of mill operations at Pendleton, recognized more than 125 attendees as current and retired employees, customers, city of Washougal officials and other community members.

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