Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Autumn light bathes the vessels and vegetation at the mouth of Cathlamet's Birnie Creek. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
In continuing coverage of some local elections, here are some of the things that candidates said at the Candidate Forum in Grays River on October 9. For county prosecutor— Dan Bigelow, incumbent:“I’ve got my three minute speech down to four minutes. I have been the prosecuting attorney for the last 12 years. To do the job of prosecuting attorney in Wahkiakum County you have to be able to do three things. Number one, Criminal prosecution. I’ve been prosecuting and defending felony and misdeme...
Live Music Saturday, October 27 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Downhill Billies, Alex & Jon Arness, 6-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
FIRST FREEZE--We must be pretty special here in West Valley, as this past Sunday, Oct. 14, we woke up to temperatures below freezing and everything was very frosty, and very cold! The sunny skies were certainly welcoming though and with temperatures up in the 70s, we went from heavy coats to t-shirts in just a few hours. Monday was much the same, and while I'm not too fond of the freezing part, the clear skies and warmth later on are certainly enjoyable. Forecasters are saying we'll have this dry pattern all week long, so I hope you're out and...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will have chocolates available for purchase on October 26 from 3-7 p.m. Their staff will be in the lobby of the Hotel Cathlamet along with boxes filled with 20 plus different chocolate treats. Boxes will also be available for purchase at River Mile 38. This annual fundraiser is sponsored by The Charlotte House Advisory Board and all funds raised go directly to help the families that they serve. Those interested in pre-ordering a box of chocolate, should call 360-795-6401 or toll free...
Community Center 101 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00p.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. A Meet & Greet of our new neighbors, J.D. and Shira of the Elochoman Valley will take...
Wahkiakum High School Sophomore Beau Carlson, injured in a football game against Adna in September is still at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. He is recovering from surgery last Wednesday to remove pockets of infection from his brain. Family friend Amber Wassell Mace posted an update from his mother, Leihanna Carlson, on Facebook on Tuesday, October 16. “I would be lying to say that everything has been rainbows and butterflies since Beau’s surgery,” Carlson wrote. “Although his surgery w...
This winter and spring, WSU Extension will bring food safety specialist Dr. Gleyn Bledsoe and his colleagues to the Southwest Washington coast to teach hands-on classes in food processing, including smoking, safe seafood processing and handling, and roe processing. Seafood direct marketing and vessel refrigeration classes will also be offered. Class participants may sign up for one or all classes, and registration is first come, first served. Classes are offered in partnership with the Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee and the Washing...
Local jewelry designer Joan Wren and her family members will be featured October 27-November 18 in a Tsuga Gallery show in Cathlamet. According to information from family member Debbie Thoma, the matriarch of the family and key to the family's artistic heritage was Helma Rohloff, an energetic, effervescent woman who grew up on a farm in Iowa. She milked cows, owned a beauty shop and operated a restaurant in Arizona before retiring and taking up oil painting. She took lessons from a local...
