Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Sorted by date Results 3258 - 3282 of 6514
Wahkiakum High School participated in the United Way Day of Caring last week. "We participated with Cowlitz county and then came back to Wahkiakum to share the love of literacy with the grade school," said Principal Stephanie Leitz. "The Georgia Pacific mill at Wauna supported the event by giving each child in the grade school a gift bag. Gift bags contained two boxes of facial tissues, a small pencil bag and two pencils, all promoting reading." The older students also took time to read stories...
Homecoming Week is coming to a close at Wahkiakum High School. During the week, students have been dressing according to daily themes: Monday: Team Day--students supported their favorite team. Tuesday: Decades Day. Wednesday: Athlete versus Mathlete. Thursday: City Slicker and Country Bumpkin. Friday: Red and Black Spirit Day. Also, there will be a pep assembly, and there will be an award for the most spirited class. On Friday, 7 p.m., the Mules entertain the Raymond Seagulls for the homecoming football game. At halftime, a parade of Corvettes...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday October 6, from 1-3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or who wish to sign up, must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at...
On September 23 at 9:00 a.m., Master Gardener Billie Bevers will discuss how to raise garlic. She will demonstrate how and when to plant, what to plant and why, how to care for and harvest garlic. This free class will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview. The workshop is sponsored by the Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu....
On September 26 at 6:00 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Betty Manes will show participants how to grow the most popular herbs to enjoy fresh from their own garden. No room for a garden? No problem! Container gardening with herbs can be decorative as well as useful. What to do with herbs after harvest will be discussed such as in preserving, storage and easy usage of these flavorful plants. 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...
On September 12, the Washington State Department of Revenue announced the launch of its new website. The newly designed website, launched Saturday, Sept. 9, offers quick and easy access to essential information, and provides features that allows for a more engaging user experience. Businesses, tax professionals, and the general public will be able to get to the information they need through clearly identified paths. Key features of the site include a cleaner, more attractive, and responsive design that will better support users. The design...
Daphne du Maurier’s short story, also the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, is boldly adapted by Conor McPherson—a gripping, unsettling, and moving look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse. In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds. They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace; there’s no electricity, little food, and a nearby neighbor may still be alive and watching them. Another refugee, the young and attractive Julia, arrives with some news of...
On Friday, September 22 at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Phoenix (Bill and Teresa Booth) and Dick Olsen, folk music, from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Call Rob Stockhouse for further information, 360-560-3785. On Saturday, September 23 at the Skamokawa Grange, 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Open Mic Night #6. Free admission, sign-up at 5:45, music starts at 6 p.m. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke 360-795-3434....
Jared Vik and Jason Will harvesting barley on Ohrberg property on Puget Island September 2. Below, Bob Ohrberg is checking to see that the job is done right. Courtesy photos....
The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award for 2017 was awarded at the recent annual National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) national conference held in Savannah, Georgia. Dave Kelly, AAADSW’s Executive Director, was pleased to have the Agency recognized at the award ceremony for the nomination of AAADSW’s Care Coordination program. Director Kelly will be presenting the nomination plaque to AAADSW’s board at their regular meeting on September 28 at 1 p.m., at AAADSW’s Vancouver offices. The award was inaugur...
DAMPNESS--It was great to have a little bit of moisture this past weekend, although I'm not sure everyone agreed as there were a lot of things going on, like people camping and fancy cars and trucks headed to car shows, that would rather have had it dry. The beginning of this week was due to be dry and warm, while a cool down and maybe even a few more showers may be falling upon us by the time you read this. However, as we all know, the weather is subject to change from one day to the next. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Sept....
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the coming week: Thursday, high school volleyball at South Bend, JV starts at 5:45 p.m. varsity to follow; Friday, high school football in Naselle with Wishkah at 7 p.m.; Saturday, high school volleyball at Adna Tournament at 9 a.m.; Monday, middle school volleyball in Naselle with Ocosta at 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, cross country at Toledo at 4 p.m., high school volleyball at Wahkiakum at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, middle school volleyball at Raymond at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! The Naselle-Grays River Valley school boar...
The 10th annual Grays River Covered Bridge Dinner will be held on October 7. Wahkiakum 4-H volunteers come together to transform this historic bridge for an evening of dining and fun. Local flavor has always and continues to be included in the menu. Jeffery Reynolds returns to play his violin for your listening pleasure. An auction along with a poetry reading round out this fundraising event benefitting the Wahkiakum 4-H program. Tickets may be purchased at the Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet and Naselle along with the Wahkiakum WSU Office...
The Portland Chamber Orchestra with Finnish Pianist Ruusamari Teppo and Music Director Yaacov Bergman, will be held September 23 at 4 p.m., at The Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria with general admission of $30. Tickets may be ordered at www.libertyastoria.org or at the box office. Now in its 70th season, PCO has embarked on an exciting music-making year. Under the expert musical direction of West Coast favorite, Yaki Bergman, PCO has made a choice to be a beacon of unity that celebrates, welcomes, and embraces all people, both...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced its original production of Shanghaied in Astoria - Topsey Turvey. This limited two-night only show is sure to delight all Shanghaied fans. It’s simple - the boys play the girl roles and the girls play the boy roles. It’s a cross dressing extravaganza meant to lampoon their own beloved show, Shanghaied in Astoria. This two night fundraiser is only $10 per ticket and all proceeds go to help with further building projects. The show runs September 15 and 16 with the house opening at 6:30 p.m., and the...
The Family Health Center has been looking for the right people to staff the Wahkiakum Clinic in Cathlamet for years. They finally got their wish when Dr. Hassan Tabrizi joined the practice in July, and Nurse Practitioner Kristie Andreas, who has been at the clinic for a year, declared her intention to stay. "We're so excited for them to be here," Clinic Manager Amanda Wisdom said. "We've been working really hard towards getting full time providers here for a couple years now, so we are happy to...
A dedication ceremony has been planned for the memorial for local men and women involved in the commercial fishing industry on September 24 at 1 p.m. at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. The memorial, which is located at the marina, currently has room for 14 more names. A third large plaque has been ordered, and it will have room for another 54. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Stephanie Olsen at 360-957-1576. Checks must be...
Last Wednesday, Sheriff Mark Howie, left, read the oath of office to Eddie Watters, middle, who was sworn in as a new deputy in the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office, and Mark Hake, right, who was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
On Friday, September 15 at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Joanne Rideout and Jerry Middaugh from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Call Rob Stockhouse for further information, 360-560-3785. On Saturday, September 16 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., Ty Catlin and Friends from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
River of Life will host a unique opportunity for learning and understanding on Sunday, September 17 at 6 p.m. Irene Gut Opdyke was a courageous Polish woman who helped others survive the Holocaust during Nazi Germany. River of Life Assembly of God has the privilege of hosting a meeting with her daughter Jeannie Opdyke Smith. Jeannie is part of a new generation of Holocaust Speakers who share life stories from their parent's first-hand experiences. She is a member and speaker for the Oregon & Washington Holocaust Speakers Bureau, a regular...
We have been busy here at the Community Center these past two weeks. Our schedule is full with regular groups and activities as well as new events. Our Free Computer Classes given by Goodwill continue the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00-12:00 and WorkSource is here as well providing employment strategies and assistance. This weekend, Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16 brings a wonderful opportunity to experience the Cathlamet Art Festival. Entitled “The River of Art,” it is sponsored by the Tsuga Gallery. On Saturday, the...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a tentative schedule for the fall razor clam season set to begin in early October. Final approval of all scheduled openings will depend on results of marine toxin tests, which are usually conducted about a week before a dig is scheduled to begin. "We're releasing a tentative schedule to give people plenty of time to make plans to go digging this fall,” said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for WDFW. State shellfish managers are also seeking public input on management o...
The Columbia River ecosystem and its primitive inhabitant, the sturgeon, will be honored in Vancouver Saturday, Sept. 16, at the 21st Annual Sturgeon Festival. The free, one-day festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way in Vancouver. The festival is hosted by the City of Vancouver in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). While sturgeon have top billing, the popular festival features a variety of entertaining and educational activities for all ages. Spec...
September 15-16 Cathlamet Art Festival, downtown Cathlamet, Tsuga Gallery 360-795-0725 16 3rd Annual Lasagna Dinner-West End Food Bank, Grays River Valley Center – 360 465-2310 23 Cathlamet Yacht Club Auction; 6 p.m., Elochoman Marina Pavilion, 360 849-4424 October 6-7 Columbia River Country Days; Wahkiakum County, Carrie Backman 360 795-3278 7 Covered Bridge Dinner, Grays River Covered Bridge, WSU Wahkiakum County– 360 795-3278 14 Harvest Time Tractor/Truck Cruz-In; Roadkill Saloon, Skamokawa, April - 360 606-0179 14 Flea Market 9-3pm, Skamok...
HOT!--I don't know about you, but if the rain shows up during the latter part of this week like they are forecasting, I will be very relieved, as these high temperatures have just been miserable for a lot of folks without AC and it makes working outside just about impossible. Of course, as seen by the fact that there are fires burning all over our PNW, some rain would be welcomed for those as well, and the cooler/damper weather conditions would certainly be welcomed for all those firefighters who have been battling blazes all over Washington,...
