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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are asking drivers to be prepared and take caution while driving this winter season. WSDOT crews patrol the roadways day and night to assess highway conditions. When needed, roadways are treated based on a priority scale with the more traveled highways and state routes receiving attention first before moving onto secondary roadways. Crews plowing snow or applying de-icer to the roadway often must slow down to apply good coverage. “While we are working t...
Community Center 101 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday book club) Brown Bag Lunch at 11 a.m. Wood Carving with Walt on Tuesday evenings is going on temporary hiatus. It will begin again after the New Year. Please contact center for any questions! Wahkiakum Outdoors will be at the Hope Center Monday, 12/18 at 6:30 p.m., presenting Seals and Sea Lions in Wahkiakum County. Cribbage night is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sandra Sews is...
Do you aspire to a higher leadership potential, but recognize areas where your skills could be sharpened? WSU Leadership Academy is a community leadership program designed to help you engage and inspire others. Topics include influencing public policy, media relations, economic development, fundraising, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and team building. Classes will be held weekly on Monday night at 6:00 p.m., till 8:15 p.m. Starting on January 28 till April 1, the classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942...
Reese Maurene Barth was born on September 25, 2018 in Longview to Nicholas James Barth and Rebecka Lee Barth of Cathlamet. She weighed 7lbs 5oz and joins big brother Korben Barth. Maternal grandparents are Fred and Darlene Hoven of Cathlamet. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Linda Barth of Cathlamet and great grandmother is Shirley Patterson of Longview....
New parents Eddie Watters and Annie Howell of Cathlamet are proud to announce the birth of their son Colton Ried Watters. Colton was born at Astoria Memorial Hospital in Astoria on Nov 26 at 10:47 a.m. He weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 20 inches long. Grandparents Gary and Terrie Howell of Cathlamet, and Albert and Mary Watters of Hoquiam are all overjoyed at his early arrival. He was welcomed home by his fur-siblings, Nala and Conall, two pomeranians who are very much in love with him...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce December 16 Open Mic Music Night Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 19 It's A Wrap – Christmas Gift Wrapping Event Cathlamet Community Center ~ 360.795.7870 31 New Year's Eve Party 9 p.m. Grays River Valley Center ~ 360.465.2310...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) to discuss the program expectations, training schedule, costs,...
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering a free, six-week grief education group in Longview. Class starts January 8, 2019, from 1-3 p.m., at The James Avery Center, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview, and continues weekly through February 12. “There is no set length for the grieving period,” said Erin Orren MSW, LCSW, Support Services Coordinator. “The benefit of participating in a group like this, is that grievers help each other through the shared experience of grief. The more you learn about it the more equipped you will be to walk through...
On Sunday, December 16, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 3:45 pm, the music starts at 4:00 pm. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke 1-360-795-3434....
Irish Wolfhound Misty Rivers Valley Girl vamps for the camera after winning her AKC Grand Championship at the Greater Clark County Kennel Dog Show on December 9. She's standing with Judge John P. Wade, her handler Julie Brawn and owner Judy Brawn. Photo by Patti Kuhar....
NIPPY BEGINNING--We went from the 40s and 50s right down into the nippy upper 20s at the beginning of this week in West Valley, with the likelihood of it dropping down into the lower 20s by the time you read this, so I do hope you had those pipes wrapped and were ready for those bone-chilling temperatures! I know it's December, but beings I really hate being that cold and dealing with "my water might freeze up" issues, I can only hope this cold spell doesn't last too long. Besides, the holidays are just around the corner and I'd like to be...
For those of you readers who may be new to the area, there is a place to dump your trash if you do not have collection service. The Km Transfer Station is located at 2750 SR-4. Grays River Grange #124: The Grange consists of all volunteers and those interested in considering making a financial contribution or are interested in the Grange are encouraged to attend. They welcome everyone. Grange meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 6:45 potluck dinner, 7:30 meeting. You can contact Krist Novoselic at Grays River Grange...
John C. Thomas Middle School lists the following students for the fall quarter honor roll: Sixth Grade (3.2 - 3.99) Tamara Klienhans; Greydon Luce; Zaya Ray; Nicholas St. Onge; Kennedy Pentilla; Mason Waldeck; Helen Lewis; Maddi Thoreson; Russell Morrison; Bailey McKinley. Sixth Grade (4.0) Aviguya Tsybikova; Phillip Goldinov; Nellie Goldinov; Braden Avalon. Seventh Grade (3.2-3.99) Mark Wynn; Jazzmine Klienhans; Michael Garstki; Elizabeth Davis; Peter Vik; Jordan Montgomery; Grace Monte; Lana Goff; Nyomie Kuljis; Thain Russell; Genevieve...
Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a four-day opening beginning Dec. 6. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides: Dec. 6, Thursday, 6:01 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis; Dec. 7, Friday, 6:40 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks; Dec. 8,...
River of Life Assembly of God will host a Christmas Concert featuring American Idol Finalist Phil Stacey on Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Phil Stacey's first appearance on the sixth season of American Idol was a memorable one, as it was revealed that the United States Sailor was missing the birth of his second daughter in order to audition for the show in Memphis. It was a memorable introduction to the American public, presenting the Jacksonville, FL, native in a very appealing light. Of course, it helped that Stacey (age 29 at the start of the...
Community Home Health & Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to help with programs in Longview. They are offering a free, 5-hour training class, Thursday, January 3 from 6-8:30 p.m., and Monday, January 7, from 6-8:30 p.m., at the James Avery Center, 1000 12th Ave., Longview. Upon completion of the class, coupled with on-line training, volunteers will be able to help with bereavement programs or volunteer in other capacities throughout the agency. Registration is required, 360-747-1043 or volunteer@chhh.org. For more information on...
We won! Karen Healy, right, was giving away crayons and coloring books to winners of a drawing at the annual Norse Hall Christmas Party. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Head to the Elochoman Marina Saturday December 15 at 6 p.m., for the first annual Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade. Rain or shine this will be a fun event, watching the Christmas lights in motion. Anything you can put lights on can be entered in the parade including tractors, lawn mowers, cars, trucks, trailers, boats, floats, horses, dogs, people, you name it. How about a wagon of carolers or a lighted hay ride? Boats are also welcome to light up the marina and the nearby river. Applications are available at Skamokawa General Store, The...
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office, along with volunteers and a couple visitors from outside agencies, met with 23 kids and their parents on Saturday morning for the annual Shop with a Cop event. The group gathered in front of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse before traveling to a Walmart in Longview. The event allows youth all across the US to have a positive interaction with law enforcement, while shopping for their family for the Christmas holidays. Photo by Diana Zimmer...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce December 8 Christmas Decorating Crafts For Kids 1-3pm Grays River Valley Center ~ 360.465.2310 8 Flea Market 9 a.m. Skamokawa Fairgrounds ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360-795-3480 8 Santa Lucia Celebration & Pictures With Santa Naselle: Appelo Archive Center ~ Falon Hoven ~ 360-484-7103 9 FASFF Christmas Concert (Time TBA), Deep River Lutheran Church ~ Mike Swanson ~ 360.484.3602 19 It's A Wrap – Christmas Gift Wrapping Event Cathlamet Community Center ~ 360.795.7870 31 New Year's Eve Party 9 p.m. Grays River V...
#GivingTuesday is set up as a social media day of giving, but at the studios of KMUN and KCPB, the phones also rang all day! During the one day pledge drive on November 27, volunteers and staff at the station “pitched” to listeners the need for community public radio. Station manager, Graham Nystrom set the goal at $10,000 for the day, with $5000 each for general operations and the station-wide equipment overhaul campaign he has dubbed Radio for Good. Coast Community Radio, is the only community station in the region, offering eclectic pro...
On Saturday, March 30, Lower Columbia College will host the NanoCon Convention from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with special guest Doug Jones. The 2019 NanoCon Mk. VI Science-Fiction Convention, begins March 22 with the NanoCon International Film Festival. Beginning at 5 p.m. on March 22 join celebrities and other guests at the Red-Carpet premiere in the Wollenberg Auditorium in the Rose Center for the Arts at LCC. Main activities for the convention will be held on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Health & Science Building on the LCC...
Live Music Saturday, December 8 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Paul Mauer and The Silence, 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
WET BEGINNING:--As the work week started, we got some more rain, which can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. We are behind in our yearly rainfall amounts, which we need to have to keep things nice and green around here, as we certainly don't want a big burn like California just experienced! However, when the rain comes down hard, as in an atmospheric river, then it's not quite as welcome as that can cause flash flooding, erosion, mudslides, etc., so let's hope that things don't materialize in that kind of event here and that the...
Editor's note: This week resident Darrell Alexander takes over the role of The Eagle's Westend correspondent. By Darrell Alexander, Westend Correspondent My roots are founded in the Pacific Northwest being born and bred in Humboldt County, Calif., and even had basic training in 1969 at Fort Lewis. I have been married to my wife, Vie, for 45 years. I have a bachelor's degree in history from Langston University in Oklahoma. I have a double masters from the University of Oklahoma in Administrative...
