Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
On October 30 at 6:00 p.m., Master Gardener Maria Boelter will talk about putting a garden to bed in the fall. This is the first step to a successful garden the following spring. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3....
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. Open to students. Looking for volunteers and hosts, the coordinator only has 15 hours a week. If you are interested in volunteering contact the center on our FB page or stop by. We would love to have you serve here, snacks, beverages and Wi-Fi available. The annual Tidy Up the Town will be this Saturday October 27 from 9-12. If you are...
Bring your little ghosts and goblins down to Bank of the Pacific and enjoy a spooktacular celebration featuring a doggie costume runway show (doggie models check in at the Chamber booth), a grand prize for best doggie costume and doggie bandanas for all participants (sponsored by Country Pet Vet). Also, don't miss out on the children's costume raffle for all ages (3 boy prizes & 3 girl prizes will be drawn), balloon artist (free!), pinata party, punch & baked treats, and goodie bags for all kids in costumes! Don't forget to Boo-gie on down to...
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services invites the public to a housing group meeting on Oct. 31, at 1 p.m., at the Hope Center, corner of South 3rd and Maple, across from the grade school. They ask that participants use the Maple St. entrance. They are looking for members to help draft their 5-year homeless housing plan and to look at the needs in the county and discuss affordable housing issues....
The Puget Island Fire Department will be burning a house on East Sunny Sands for a training exercise on Sunday. They plan to close the road, approximately 200 yards from the burn site at 250 E. Sunny Sands, in both directions from 10-4 on Sunday, October 28. The department will be using the structure for interior training in the morning, and plan to burn the house in the afternoon, according to PIFD Chief Mike Beutler. All fire departments in the county have been invited to the training exercise. The house was donated by Bert Bauer. The PIFD...
