Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Puget Island Fire Department members collected donations for Doernbecher Children's Hospital on Sunday. The volunteers collected $2056.70 in the annual Firefighters/Kiwanis Boot Drive. Left, l-r, are James Winter, Jared Vik and Jason Will, and right, l-r, Jeff Bollen and Sherrill Bollen. On Feb. 8, members of the Cathlamet department will have their boots out, and members of District 4 will collect donations Feb. 9. Courtesy photos....
On February 13, at noon, Chris Roubicek, attorney in Castle Rock, will discuss the uses and abuses of Durable Powers of Attorney. Estate planning involves providing for the possibility of incapacity or incompetence. Durable Powers of Attorney are an important element for this aspect of estate planning, but they have their limitations and pitfalls. The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension, will be held for free at the Cowlitz Co. Museum, 405 Allen Street, Kelso. For more information or to register, contact Carlee Dowell...
The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has been alerted that scam artists are calling clinics, Dr. offices and pharmacies posing as the WMC or medical board. These scam artists have increased the deceptiveness of the tactics by using direct phone numbers to WMC staff. All practitioners should be skeptical of anyone claiming to be with the WMC making such demands. Be aware the WMC will never call you asking for your DEA number, private information or looking for payment. If you receive a call like this and have questions, contact them at...
Auditions for the Astor Street Opry Company’s production of: The Real Lewis and Clark (or How The Finns Discovered Astoria) will be held Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11 from 6-9 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria. ASOC will present this original, historical, hysterical, musical melodrama featuring the lost story of how Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery really came to the end of the trail. And how they were rescued by the true heroes of the Pacific Northwest, two b...
According to a press release from Cowlitz 911, they are the first 911 center in the State of Washington to begin accepting text messages integrated into their phone system to 911. The new technology improves 911 services by reducing the time it takes a dispatcher to gather information in certain types of emergencies. Emergency responses from individuals with hearing or speech difficulties or people medically unable to speak, will no longer need to rely on a relay service, or special equipment to communicate with 911. In addition, victims of...
The Columbian Artists Association will present the 44th annual Spring Art Show April 4 through April 13, at the Red Lion Inn, Kelso. Open to artists in 2-D and 3-D media. All work will be juried at entry. Prospectus available at: columbianartists.org. For questions contact: Eileen Thompson @206-949-9811 or webster9821@comcast.net....
They’re back: Sea lions and gulls fed on smelt off the Elochoman Slough Marina on Monday. Photo by Rick Nelson....
NICER?--After a couple of days of snowy weather and then a couple of outages last week due to strong winds and debris flying everywhere, it's back to just rain and gloomy conditions, so I guess that's some sort of improvement anyway. Of course, by the time you read this, who knows what has happened, but with a little luck, we will just stay damp and dismal and not flooded and totally miserable, as one is certainly more preferred than the other. Here's to calmness this coming week! HOW DID YOU FARE?--Depending on where you were, you may have had...
Woodworker Extraordinaire Nobody at the Art Show at the Grange would have any idea the impact that the show would have on me. After talking with the artists and others, it occurred to me that there is so much talent in the Westend that it fathoms the imagination. The genius that is in the Westend has been hidden in plain sight. When all those around you can do generously amazing things with their talents, it goes unnoticed because it is so common. One of those talented woodworkers extraordinaire...
Johnson Park is excited to welcome our newest board member, Dana Hamp. We are looking forward to having Dana on the board. Johnson Park is taking applications for one more position on the board. Applications are available at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse and at Johnson Park. There will be a special commissioners meeting on January 29, at 6 p.m. This meeting is to discuss Johnson Park and the upcoming changes; we welcome any suggestions. Events coming up: Super Sale - March 21: If you would like a table contact Shonda Ware. Sewing Room hours...
Members of the Puget Island Fire Department, in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet, will be collecting donations for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. All donations will go providing care for children. Look for firefighters on the Birnie Slough Bridge. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated!...
Aubrie Montgomery was honored with a certificate and a check at the last Wahkiakum Lions Club meeting. Aubrie was chosen as the Lions Club December Student of The Month. She is active in multiple school sports, loves the outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting and fishing. She plans to attend LCC and go on to Clark College to get a degree in Dental Hygiene and eventually a Doctoral degree. Pictured with Aubrie are her mother, Gena Montgomery, and Lions Club president Terri Elfers....
The Lower Columbia College (LCC) Foundation has named Joe Fischer as the 2019-20 Benefactor of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing charitable financial support to the foundation, and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have had major impacts on the college, its programs, students, and the community. “It is with great pleasure that we announce and honor Joe Fischer as this year’s Benefactor of the Year,” said Rich Gushman, LCC Foundation Board Chair. Sharing the love...
Friends of Skamokawa will re-open for the season with their annual Antique & Vintage Fair beginning March 6. This is a three-day event occurring on Friday-Sunday March 6, 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 W. State Route 4. Those with items that could be considered antique or vintage to sell, may call (360) 795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com for information. Various sized tables and spaces will be available. Sellers and consignors do not need t...
Lower Columbia College has announced the line-up for the Winter 2020 Community Conversations lecture series focusing on “LCC at 85,” commemorating 85 years serving the Lower Columbia region. The first lecture was January 16. Lectures are held on Thursdays at noon (12-12:50 p.m.) in the Laufman Lecture Hall on the LCC campus (Health and Science Building, Room 101). All lectures are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed, and food and beverages are allowed in the lecture hall. Dates, presenters and topics for upcoming lectures inc...
Misty Rivers Valley Girl had a litter of four Irish wolfhound pups three years ago. Drifter stayed here with Howard & Judy Brawn, Sorcha & Keeva went to live in Olympia & Seattle, respectively, and Sterling went to Canada. They had a reunion at the Western Washington Cluster Dog Show at Puyallup on Jan 11, and won everything in sight. L to R: Drifter (Select Dog), Sterling (Best of Winners), Sorcha (Best of Breed), & Keeva (Winner's Bitch). People are Julie Brown, JoAnna Martin, Judge John...
NOT NICE--Last week ended with a whole lot of wind and rain and "King Tides" and sadly, the deaths of a couple of young children. Every year, people are warned about being on the beach and how "sneaker" waves can take you down in an instant. During King Tides, it is even more important to stay very clear of flat beaches and low lying areas, where waves will rush up with such speed and power, that there is no escaping them. Needless to say, we feel absolutely heart broken for those who lost their loved ones. Via multiple videos, there were also...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. The fairgrounds will be a busy place this year. We have several events that will be taking place out here. On February 1 the fair board will hold a Valentine's Bingo; the doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for three cards. There will be a raffle table full of wonderful prizes. Then on February 8 is the monthly flea market. If you haven't been to one you are missing out; we have lots of treasures for everyone. Also the fair has been...
First freshet brings opportunity Every once in a while the Grays River overflows its banks and sends thousands of cubic feet of water and debris downstream. The first freshet of 2020 brought not only flooding to the Westend, but an opportunity for a few to pull things from Grays River that has value. About 30 yards west of Duffy's on Friday afternoon I saw Wes Ware and Nick Hummer on a very large cedar log near the bank on the river. Their opportunity was to get this valuable cedar out of the...
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Molly Gloss will be featured at the January 29 Northwest Voices event in Longview. · The author will present a writing workshop from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Health & Science Building, Room 104 (HSB 104) on the Lower Columbia College campus. · Beginning at 7:00 p.m., she will hold a reading at the Longview Public Library. · Both events are free and open to the public. Molly Gloss is the author of several novels including The Jump-Off Creek, The Dazzle of Day, Wild Life, The Hearts of Horses a...
9th Parallel Universe founder Greg Ewer gathers his friends for a night of Scandinavian delights at the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, on January 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for reserved seating and $25 with a season package. The nyckelharpa and the hardanger fiddle are two of Scandinavia's most iconic traditional instruments. This program will feature folk music for both of these bowed instruments as well as a pair of youthful masterpieces by two of Scandinavia's most beloved composers, Carl Nielsen's String Quartet No. 1...
The high school robotics team and a support group of middle school future robotics team members played for 15 hours traveling to Olympia and doing robotics with 35 other teams coming from Seattle to Vancouver in the Watt Interleague Championships. We played five matches, two-on-two, with many of the other teams. One of our matches was against the eventual winner from Union High school, Geared Reaction. They were tough! Robotics does not have school association levels - we are all in there...
People who are interested in how a road usage charge might work in Washington can now download the full report from the Washington Road Usage Charge Pilot Project website. On Jan. 13, the Washington State Transportation Commission transmitted their final report to the governor, state Legislature and Federal Highway Administration on how Washington can begin a transition away from the state gas tax and toward a road usage charge system. Here is the link for the Washington Road Usage Charge (RUC) Pilot Project: waroadusagecharge.org. In...
On February 8 at 10:00 a.m., Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. Orchard Mason Bees are highly effective pollinators that are very non-aggressive and become active in early spring. 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 Washington State University Extension, will be...
During the first weekend of the new year, 22 teams from all over southwest Washington and northwestern Oregon competed in a local youth basketball tournament organized by a local nonprofit organization for Wahkiakum Class of 2027 Girls Basketball. Last year, the organization, pleased with the outcome of a much smaller event to raise money for local youth to participate in tournament basketball, decided to set their sights much higher. There are currently five local teams, boys and girls, from...
