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Clallam County District Court Judge Dave Neupert administered the Oath of Attorney to Holly (Graham) McKeen who recently passed the Washington State Bar examination. She is now serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Clallam County. She is a 2003 graduate of Wahkiakum High School and is the daughter of Fred and Tammy Johnson of Cathlamet and Matt and Judy Graham of Ocean Park. Courtesy photo....
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team began their competition season with a strong result at the Fran Tanner Open tournament hosted by the College of Southern Idaho on September 27-28. The team brought five students to compete against other colleges and universities from Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington. Competing at her first ever speech and debate tournament, Julia Mitchell of Kelso went undefeated in Novice IPDA debate preliminary rounds on her way to a bronze awa...
On Saturday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., the Photography Club will meet. This club meets once a month on the first Saturday of the month and is hosted by Diana Zimmerman. On Monday, Oct. 7 from 9-10 a.m., a 1-hour informational session on a business planning program will be held. Here are the details: Enterprise for Equity (E4E) and Pacific County Economic Development Council (EDC) present Coastal BizWorks, a business planning program that supports the owners of new and burgeoning small businesses in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. Before committing to...
The Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) will conduct an equipment deployment drill of its oil spill response resources on Thursday, October 3 on the Columbia River near Cathlamet. This drill is a critical component of the MFSA Vessel Response Plan. The MFSA maintains a state approved oil spill contingency plan for commercial ships that call on ports along the Lower Columbia River from the mouth near Astoria to the I-205 bridge and on the Willamette from its confluence with the Columbia to the Willamette Falls. The Plan supports the...
The farmers market will end its season this Friday, and this will be the last chance for shoppers to stop by the Elochoman Slough Marina to pick up meat, fresh vegetables, honey, handmade soap and more from local vendors this year. It will also be the last opportunity this year for people to use their senior and WIC vouchers at this particular venue. Traffic has slowed at the market since the beginning of September, and Mackenzie Jones, who organizes the event, is hoping to make the last market day a good one. “We want to have a good end to t...
ENDING/BEGINNING--Here we are towards the end of yet another month, and yes, it flew by! As I write this, Fall has officially arrived and it's a cloudy, gloomy day, but at least it isn't pouring down rain like it was yesterday, so I'll take the dry and gloomy over the super wet and gloomy any day! With these cooler temperatures, it's definitely time to drag out those warmer coats and maybe add another blanket to our beds, as the night air has a definite chill to it now. The forecast shows a few dry days ahead, so let's hope that comes true and...
Ghosts of Grays River: The Jesse Baker Jr. Saga Part I Near the corner of State Route 4 West and North Hull Creek Road sits the oldest home in Grays River built around 1870 by Samuel Walker. The grass is close to four feet high in places, hiding this 150 year old home. It would be wonderful to see this home restored and put to use as a historical landmark. I find it comical and yet a bit sad that there is a heritage sign in front of the house that refers to the Meserve Park but says nothing...
Put on your dancing shoes and join the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists in a night of music and dancing at the historic Fort Columbia Theater as PAPA presents The Dukes of Swing, Saturday, October 5, from 5-8 p.m. The 18-piece Dukes of Swing Band will play music of the Swing and Big Band Era performing authentic and timeless swing music of the great Big Band leaders. All ages are welcome. There will be a suggested minimum donation of $10 per person for admission with all donations benefiting veterans through the local American Legion...
In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to visit a state park for free on Saturday, Sept. 28. No Discover Pass will be required for day-use visits by vehicle. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation. State Parks free days are in keeping with 2011 legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 annually or $10 for a one-day visit. The pass is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by...
Fall is here, the tree leaves are drying and rattling in the wind. Already many are drifting to the ground. Looking up to the canopy, you can observe the wispy nests of the fall web worm. In late summer and early autumn the web worm moth may lay as many as 100 eggs on the underside of leaves, near the tips of branches. In about a week the eggs hatch. The caterpillars spin out their silk to protect themselves from birds and other predators. The webs cover the leaves that the caterpillars eat. At...
Our local HCA Community Based Specialist, Rochelle Cothren, will be at the community center again on the first Wednesday of the month, October 2 from 10-noon. If you have an open application in the Washington Health Plan Finder for Washington Apple Health and are coming up against problems, Rochelle is the one to visit. She is available to assist with renewals and to fix errors on applications that have already been submitted. If you need to start an application, the community center has computers available for use. The computers can be...
Changes to Washington’s child passenger restraint law (RCW 46.61.687) take effect January 1, 2020. Car crashes are a leading killer of children ages 1-13. Using the right seat can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent. To help reduce fatalities, state traffic safety officials are using Child Passenger Safety Week to educate parents and caregivers about changes in the law and the correct installation and use of car seats, booster seats and seat belts. The week runs from September 15-21, and officials are promoting safety messages t...
The last lure coursing event for this year takes place this weekend at Misty Rivers Plantation, 117 Cross Dike Road on Puget Island. The event, sponsored by the Willamette Valley Basenji Club and sanctioned by the AKC, will consist of two days of CAT and FAST CAT Trials. CAT, or Coursing Aptitude Trial, is a judged event in which dogs chase a lure around a random course of 1000 to 1500 yards. FAST CAT is a timed event – a straight 100 yard dash. Dogs are clocked on a stopwatch and their time c...
Join the Cowlitz County Master Gardeners as they share reliable gardening information and environmentally sustainable gardening techniques with the adults and children in the community by becoming a WSU Cowlitz County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Community Educator. They are still accepting applications for their 2020 Master Gardener training class, which begins in January. No prior gardening experience needed—just a thirst for knowledge and a desire to share that knowledge through volunteer activities. The training concentrates on h...
Workshops teaching beekeeping skills will be offered October 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6-9 p.m., in Longview. Designed to build basic beekeeping skills, the class covers topics including bee biology, equipment, seasonal management requirements, identification and management of pests, as well as honey removal and processing. The four-session course serves as an introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive refresher course for experienced apiculturists. Cost for the four-session course is $40 per person (includes 1...
Community Home Health & Hospice has announced Kevin Hudson, MHA, as their new Hospice Administrator. The Hospice Administrator is responsible for overall management, clinical outcomes, and performance of the Hospice program. This includes overseeing hospice nursing staff, social workers, chaplains, home health aides and hospice administrative staff, by assessing and ensuring quality patient care and documentation in accordance with the agency’s objectives and policies. “I am so excited about the skills Kevin will bring to our agency and hos...
Razor clam diggers can return to Long Beach for a three-day opening beginning Sept. 27. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on morning low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. The upcoming dig is for the following dates and morning low tides: · Sept. 27, Friday, 5:52 a.m. -0.9, Long Beach only; · Sept. 28, Saturday, 6:36 a.m. -0.8, Long Beach only; · Sept. 29, Sunday, 7:19 am -0.6, Long Beach only. No digging is allowed after noon for these late Se...
Lower Columbia College has announced the line-up for the Fall 2019 Community Conversations lecture series focusing on “Preparedness” – what does the future hold, and how do we get ready for it? Topics include earthquakes, self-defense, financial preparedness, technology, and more. The first lecture is September 26. 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 bever...
Fibre Federal Credit Union has partnered with selected colleges and hospitals within its field of membership for a multi-year grant program. From 2018 to 2020, Fibre Federal will distribute $87,000 in grants to four college foundations and eight hospital foundations. One of the grant recipients is the Lower Columbia College Foundation. Funding from the multi-year grants will support their students most at-risk of abandoning their education due to financial hardship. “Often times, students struggle with $200 or $300 to cover remaining t...
WILD WEATHER--As the weekend ended and the new work week began, we had some torrential downpours that carved a path down a lot of driveways, followed by some gloomy weather, which looked to bring more rain but then the sun came out, so it was a mix of sorts. With more stormy weather in the forecast, along with a couple of dry days, I hope we can get a little dry stretch in there so we can wrap up those summer chores that we've been putting off until now! Not to mention, we've got quite a few things going on this weekend, which are much more...
A Wedding for the Ages When was the last time you were invited to a wedding in which you did not know either the bride or groom? Ron Relethford and Laura Knight, both 62, from the Seattle area placed an ad in The Wahkiakum County Eagle inviting the public to attend their wedding at Meserve Park on Saturday and the reception following at Duffy's Irish Pub. This was something I had never heard of. Why? It doesn't matter, I'm going. I met the couple and they agreed to allow me to share their story...
The Finnish American Folk Festival group will sponsor another concert at their new Community Center in Naselle on Saturday, September 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Food will be served downstairs after the concert and donations will be taken at the door to help offset costs for maintenance and upgrades to the building. Phil Keim has been a resident of the North Coast since 1977. He has a well-known tenor voice and has sung with the North Coast Chorale and the Cannon Beach chorus for many years. He has given many solo performances and has played...
Workshops will be held on October 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6-9 p.m., at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Designed to build basic beekeeping skills, the class covers topics including bee biology, equipment, seasonal management requirements, identification and management of pests, as well as honey removal and processing. The four-session course serves as an introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive refresher course for experienced apiculturists. Cost for the four-session course is...
Wahkiakum Outdoors will offer a very interesting presentation at 6:30 p.m., on September 24 at the Hope Center (3rd and Maple Streets) regarding the important role of the Cathlamet Amateur Radio Club in our communities’ safety. They are integral to our local Search & Rescue and Emergency Management functions. (Club President) Gordon Spalding will show highlights of their activities and identify where you can assist them. Our local HCA Community Based Specialist, Rochelle Cothren, will be at the community center again on the first Wednesday o...
The Town of Cathlamet is seeking resident input for a community survey. The purpose of the survey is to gather information about Cathlamet concerning the Town's qualities, services, and the future feel and character of the community. The survey gives those interested in Cathlamet’s future the opportunity to convey to Town officials their interests, concerns, and desires regarding the future of the town. Issues identified in the survey are integral to the development of a comprehensive plan for the Town of Cathlamet. Questions were formulated f...
