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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum faces an uncertain future if they can't find some volunteers. "Right now, the 10 member board is down to six and some of them are struggling with health issues," said Kari Kandoll, who began volunteering at the museum in 2007 and became the curator in 2009. A curator really shouldn't be on the board, Kandoll noted, but she is. She's needed. When she started in 2007, she was indexing articles from old newspapers. She became fascinated by the stories...
Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a four-day opening beginning Nov. 8. 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: · Nov. 8, Thursday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks; · Nov. 9, Friday, 7:36 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis; · No...
By Darrell Alexander, Eagle Correspondent Although the Holiday Bazaar was supposed to start at 10 in the morning, patrons and vendors alike were quickly gathering to peruse the variety of items for sale along with a variety of baked goods ranging from pies, cookies, assorted breads and rolls. On Saturday, the Rosburg Hall hosted vendors who sold items ranging from typical yard sale items to fancy jewelry, wooden lamps, scented waxes, and too many other things to describe. Tables for the vendors...
Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN has announced the latest acoustic concert in their ongoing series. Columbia Record recording artist and songwriter Mitchell Tenpenny will perform on Tuesday, December 4 at 7 p.m., at The Columbia Theatre. Mitchell Tenpenny was born and raised in Nashville. When he was 11, his grandmother introduced him to two songwriters Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman and he became interested in songwriting. Today, Mitchell is a highly sought-after songwriter, he wrote the top five hit for Granger Smith “If The Boot Fits” and has b...
True West by Pulitzer Prize winning author Sam Shepard, opens at LCC Drama Department, Center Stage Theater on November 9. This explosive comedy of rivalry begins as Austin, an aspiring screenwriter on the verge of Hollywood success, is holed up in his mother’s LA home. His brother Lee, a petty thief fresh from the Mojave Desert, arrives unexpectedly. When Lee strikes a movie deal, the brothers’ roles as successful family man and wandering thief are reversed. Fueled by memories of a drunken father, buried family scars erupt as the brothers try...
MIXED--This past weekend saw us with some nice mornings but very wet late afternoons and evening hours. It was hard to believe that people were wearing short sleeved shirts and sandals on Saturday morning but by three in the afternoon, it was back to raincoats and boots, as it absolutely poured down rain! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Nov. 1-7 are Nicole McKinley, Carol Blalock, Tristan Parke, Greg Parke, Elaine Britt, April Murdock, Brad McNally, Ginger Moonen, Kaden Chevalier, James Turner, Marsha Souvenir, Carol Carver,...
Once again, it is so good to be home. Though it was not exactly a pleasure trip, I was able to spend some quality time with my kids and grand kids. News from Naselle: Sports schedule this coming week for the Naselle Comet teams: Today (Thursday), District IV 1B Finals at Tumwater at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, middle school girls basketball in Naselle with Raymond at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! Students will have an early release day on Wednesday, the 7th for staff inservice. Another coming blood drive at Valley Bible Church, and your chance to give a...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team earned first place in community college sweepstakes at the Boxer Rebellion speech and debate tournament, hosted by Pacific University on October 27-28. LCC has now placed in the top two in community college sweepstakes at all three speech and debate tournaments to start the season. The Fighting Smelt rode the individual successes of two first year competitors to achieve this team result. Mitchell Levy of Kelso advanced to Novice IPDA (public debate) semifinals after successfully...
Submitted by Meg Morris, Chamber Director As always, the holiday season is starting to sneak up on us. Never fear, our annual Tree Lighting event will help you get into the holiday spirit! First, get out of the cold and do some holiday shopping at our vendor fair in Hotel Cathlamet at 3 p.m., while you wait for it to start. Handmade soaps and sock monkeys; Wreaths; Toys. You name it! Our craftiest crafters will be there ready to sell. The vendor spaces are going fast though, so let us know quickly if you would like to be a vendor. At 4:30...
A group of people are starting a local Toastmasters Group to improve their leadership skills, speaking and listening skills in a peer supported setting. The meetings are held at noon on Mondays at the Hope Center (320 third) in Cathlamet. Two mentors, Patrick Locke and David Shehorn, from Toastmasters International are working with the club to guide members through their speeches and learning speaking skills as well as listening skills. Anyone is invited to the club. Once the club reaches 20 members, it can be certified as an actual club....
Lions Club President Terri Elfers had the honor of presenting Brian McClain with the G-WIZ award, from Past District Gov. Bill Karcher, for his extraordinary service to District 19-G of Lions Clubs International and offering "Winds Of Change" as inspiration for all Dist.19-G Lions. Courtesy photo. The Wahkiakum Lions Club first Student of The Month for this school year is Charlie Ashe. She is pictured with her parents Danny and Linda Ashe as she received her Certificate of Accomplishment and a check from Lions President Terri Elfers. Charlie...
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. Come in during these hours to use the computers or WiFi, grab a cup of coffee and a book from our free book exchange, work on a jigsaw puzzle, or just visit with others in your community. All are welcome! Announcing a new event: Cribbage Night at the Community Center on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Please Contact Bill Wainwright at...
St. James Family Center in Cathlamet will be the site of "A Country Christmas" annual bazaar on November 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be wool items and spinning demonstrations, handmade arts and crafts, crocheted hats, scarves and gloves, jewelry, multimedia photography, art photographs, Christmas decor, and much more. A bake sale with Scandinavian and holiday goodies will tempt taste buds. The Children's Christmas Store will be open to children 12 and under, no parents allowed; nothing priced over $1. Helpers will assist kids with...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce November TBD Open Mic Music Night Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 TBD Living Well In Wahkiakum 3 Holiday Bazaar, Rosburg Community Hall ~ Rosburg Community Club ~ 360.465.2251 4 Wahkiakum Acoustic Guitar Society; 7 p.m., Wahkiakum Community Center, Cathlamet, Rick Nelson 360-431-4153 10 Flea Market 9 a.m. Skamokawa Fairgrounds ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360.795.3480 10 Annual Champagne Harvest Auction Naselle: Appelo Archive Center ~ Falon Hoven ~ 360 484-7103 16 Turkey Bingo Location TBD ~ P...
Lilly Brock has just published Victory on the Home Front: A World War II Story and will share highlights during an author visit to the Cathlamet Public Library, Saturday, November 10 at 3:30 p.m. She was inspired to locate and write the biographies of two different WW II veterans after finding letters written by her deceased father about his war-time experiences. Wooden Boats & Iron Men: A World War II Sailor's Life Story and His Passion to Help Save One of the Last Surviving PT Boats, and Ever a Soldier: Reflections of a Veteran from Horse...
Art has been a family affair for Wahkiakum County resident Joan Wren. It's also been a kind of quiet meditation for everyone, in one way or another. Wren's mother, Helma Rohloff, took up painting in her 60s but she had always been creative. Three of her paintings of Cathlamet hang in the Tsuga Gallery right now, with the work from three more generations of her family. Wren started making jewelry in her 50s after a granddaughter asked her for a little help making a bracelet. Technically, it...
On Tuesday afternoon, Julius Dalzell of Puget Island took advantage of a break in the weather to row his rowboat down the Cathlamet Channel. Dalzell is one of the founders of the Cathlamet Rowing Club. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
SUPER NICE--In spite of some early morning fog, the weekend weather was certainly dry and nice and it's going to be missed, as rain is scheduled to take its place by the time you read this. Then again, we are nearing the end of October, so I guess we have to expect that our nice weather can't last forever. It sure was nice while we had it, and with a little luck, we won't stay in a rainy pattern too long and be able to enjoy some more nice Fall days soon. SPECIAL DAYS--We wish a Happy Birthday to those celebrating their special day from Oct....
The Rosburg Store grand opening last Friday was more than the opening of a store. One had to be there to have the experience that was more like a family reunion. Everyone gathered there had the look of excitement on their faces like little children ready to open their Christmas presents. The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, represented by Director Meg Morris, Coordinator Megan Kuhl, and Treasurer Matt Kuhl, sponsored the event. Director Meg Morris presented the ribbon and scissors to Roni Miller...
Pacific Financial Corporation (PFC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, last Friday announced plans to close branches in Naselle and Warrenton. According to a PFC news release, both branches will retain an automated teller machine (ATMs) in their respective locations. Effective February 1, 2019, customer accounts from the Naselle branch will be consolidated into the nearby Long Beach or Cathlamet branches. The Warrenton accounts will be consolidated into the adjoining Astoria or Seaside branches in Coastal Oregon. PFC attributed the b...
On Monday, Wahkiakum High School sophomore Beau Carlson was transferred to Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland. He will remain there for the next 7-10 days, according to family friend, Amber Wassell Mace. Staff has been working on pain management, and right now Carlson’s pain level is tolerable. He is still receiving antibiotics to curb any possible infection via a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line in his arm. He has started intense physical therapy, including speech reh...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) issued a call for project applications for the 2018-2019 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (Transportation Alternatives) on October 19, 2018 inviting eligible applicants in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties to apply. Transportation Alternatives is a federal-aid transportation program which provides funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities; recreational trails; safe routes for non-drivers; conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails;...
On November 1 at 6:00 p.m., the Cowlitz County Environmental Health Department will discuss how to maintain and inspect a septic system. Discussion will include learning how a septic system works, how to inspect a system to be sure it is working correctly and what to do to extend the life of a system. The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension and the Cowlitz County Environmental Health Department, will be held for free. The class, held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview is located just south of...
The public is invited to Light Up Your Night! on Wednesday, November 7, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at the E. Kenneth Henderson Memorial Garden located at 1000 – 12th Avenue in Longview. Visit the garden to light a memorial luminary in memory of a loved one and enjoy refreshments. Special luminaries will be available to honor veterans. Community members may also contact 360-846-2439 or mary.dumke@chhh.org to request staff light a luminary for a loved one during the event....
Friends of Skamokawa’s annual Christmas & Holiday Open House "Deck the Hall" will run from Friday November 23 through December 17 this year with a big opening weekend beginning Friday Nov. 23, 10-4, Saturday Nov. 24, 10-4, and Sunday Nov. 25, 12-4. The event will continue for the following three weeks, Thursdays through Sundays 12-4 p.m., with the final day being Sunday, December 17. This gift shopping event offers a wide range of unique items for all tastes. Friends of Skamokawa is currently accepting holiday crafters for this event. To s...
