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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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El 12 de Abril, la Agencía de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado del Pacífico y la División de Administración de Emergencías de Washington llevarán a cabo un Roadshow de Terremoto y Tsunami. Esta presentación también contendrá información sobre las notificaciones de toda la comunidad y la información de planificación de la evacuación. Servicios de interpretación estarán disponibles para los residentes que hablan español. Entre los presentadores se encuentran el Dr. Brian Atwater del USGS, Ted Buehner, del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Tim Wa...
Irene Martin will do a presentation at Appelo Archves Center, 1056 SR 4, Naselle, on April 1 at noon. Titled “Ship Jumpers and Mail Order Brides,” she will talk about why people chose to leave the Scandinavian countries to come to America. Irene Martin was born in England, raised in Canada, and has been a 40 year resident of the United States. She is a writer, fisher, and recently retired Episcopal priest. Her numerous books include Legacy and Testament: The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters, The Beach of Heaven which is a history of Wah...
To help recoup the costs to implement the state’s water quality permitting program that protects lakes, rivers and marine waters from pollution, the Department of Ecology is proposing an increase in annual fees that industries, local governments and others pay to be covered by stormwater and wastewater discharge permits. Permits protect clean water by setting limits on how much pollution may be discharged into the environment. Permit holders also receive technical assistance from the state when pollution problems occur. The fee changes being c...
A dog walk will be hosted at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s Netul Landing to help raise awareness about climate change, as well as promote outdoor activities. Leashed dogs will walk two miles on the Netul Trail, to Fort Clatsop and back. The event will take place on Thursday, April 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park’s Netul Landing. The landing is approximately one mile past the visitor center entrance on Fort Clatsop Road. There will be prizes, drinks and snacks provided. Dog lovers and community members are welcome to attend. Astoria...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in Raymond. Training is scheduled as follows: Thursday, May 4,- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, May 5,- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 7, - 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The course will be held at the Grays Harbor College Riverview Center 600 Washington Avenue in Raymond. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 24 participants. The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard trainin...
A cat enjoyed sunshine while sitting on a cherry tree root by blooming daffodils. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Consumers will see sales tax rates increase starting Saturday in Cowlitz County and several other areas around the state. The sales tax rate in Cowlitz County will increase by one-tenth of one percent to help pay for emergency communications systems and facilities. The new sales tax rates for cities in Cowlitz County are: --7.8 percent in unincorporated Cowlitz County; --8.0 percent in Castle Rock; --7.9 percent in Kalama and Woodland, and --8.1 percent in Kelso and Longview. Shoppers in Kalama will pay a 7.9 percent sales and use tax rate....
The Care Careers Academy will offer an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start Monday, April 10. Daily and occasional evening classes are available. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit www.carecareersacademy.com. The registration office is located at 872 15th Avenue, Longview....
Registration is open for spring quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Courses cover topics such as building computer skills, painting, dancing, cake decorating, aging, field trips to Astoria and Portland, aerobics and low impact fitness, pottery, and parenting. Call 360-442-2840 or visit online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more....
Progress has been made on the Gillnetter's Memorial at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. The foundation has been poured and the structure of the memorial has been built. According to Stephanie Olsen, the first two large bronze plaques have arrived and about 60 name plates have been sold. To purchase a name plate of your own, get more information or to make a donation, contact Olsen at 360-957-1576. Donations for the memorial must be made to Olsen Markers....
This Saturday’s 3rd Birthday Party of River Mile 38 Brewery in Cathlamet will feature music by Razzvio, a duo composed of electric violinist Razz and drummer/producer Kevin Proctor of Monterey, Calif. (The print version of this story incorrectly stated the event would be on Friday; the event is Saturday.) Razz is a master of the Viper violin, a crimson 6-stringed, Flying V guitar shaped instrument with frets like a guitar and the capacity to blend a quartet’s worth of melody and harmony into one package. She is also a vocalist and a loo...
Master Gardeners will present classes on three nights on how to successfully grow strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Learn which varieties do well in this area, how to plant them and take care of them for a successful crop. The class discussing strawberries only will be held on April 4, the raspberries class on April 5 and the class only on blueberries held on April 6. All classes will be held at 6:00 p.m., in the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview. The cost is $5.00 per family per class to be collected at the door....
On Saturday, April 1, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company Third Anniversary Party. RAZZIVIO from Southern California, will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Talitha Ann Lee passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was born in Springfield, Oregon on April 26, 1976. Talitha was a graduate of George Mason University with a BA in Communications, and had been employed as a mortgage broker in Fairfax, Virginia. Talitha is survived by her mother, Myrna (Fudge) Brown and husband Brig. Gen. Denis Brown, (USAF Ret.) of Wilmington, NC; her father, Dale Liid and wife, Yvonne of Portland, Oregon; two sisters, Dana Shalom Ramsey of Wilsonville, Oregon and Michal Ruth Lee of San Diego, California; a...
The J.A. Wendt PTO has announced their Spring 2017 Talent Show, to take place at the J.A. Wendt Multipurpose Room on Saturday, May 20. Entry forms are due Friday, April 14 at the child’s classroom or the school office for the PTO’s mailbox. Participants must complete a participation form, volunteer sheet and permission slip, available at the J.A. Wendt Elementary entrance (counter near the office), or online at www.facebook.com/jawendtpto/ or at The Eagle office. For further rules and parameters, contact Judi Whitacre at marymakk@yahoo.com or...
Leaders and residents of the Teen Challenge Center in Seattle will be sharing their life-changing stories at River of Life Assembly of God this Sunday, April 2 at 6 p.m. The Teen Challenge Seattle Metro Men's Center is a non-profit faith-based program for men who are 18 years or older, whose lives have been broken by life-controlling problems. The center helps them address personal issues that can include drugs, alcohol, gang activity, destructive behavior or other negative life styles. Through a combination of residential care, crisis...
The Friends of Skamokawa has postponed opening of their photography exhibit "Moments of Reflection" until Sunday, April 2. A prominent member of the community died and his memorial service is Saturday. They felt that all the local people would rather not have something conflicting with the service....
Wahkiakum students delighted the crowd and showed some real talent in acting, humor and song in two performances of the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland on Saturday. Above: The Cheshire Cat was played by three: Shayla Russell, Selena Salas, and Ava Thomas. Like the cat in the story they would disappear and reappear in different places. It would take all three to finish one sentence, while they quickly popped up in different places on the stage, much to the delight...
Submitted by the Wahkiakum County Department of Health and Human Services Washington State has 31 county health departments, three multi-county health districts and two city-county health departments, all of which are referred to as Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJ). And despite the fact that Wahkiakum County is the second smallest county in the state, we have our own autonomous LHJ. LHJs are local government agencies, not satellite offices of the state Department of Health or the State Board of Health, and they are capable of tailoring their se...
HALF AND HALF--Last Thursday was totally awesome, and that sunshine sure perked everybody up for awhile. It also meant it was time for me to get out there and get at those flower beds, which I truly felt the next day! Friday was a different story as it really rained at times. This past weekend we wound up having a wet beginning to things on Saturday, but then it got dry and very cold, as it was actually at freezing at my house, so I was so happy I hadn't purchased and planted any new plants just yet! Needless to say, we really enjoyed the...
Following is an updated list of the activities at the Grays River Valley Center. Starting in February, Saturday Night Movies went back to Fridays at 7 p.m. Films are shown at the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. On March 31, we will be having a double feature starting at 6 p.m. that night. Sewing Classes are on every Tuesday from 12-3:00 p.m. Bring your ideas and something to work on. Hooks and Needles Class is on Saturdays from 12-2 p.m. Bring your crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, or other projects, and join great company. The...
Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall will open its exhibit season with a Photography Exhibit they have labeled ‘Moments of Reflection.' They are introducing three photographers, new to us, but experienced with two award winners. Megan Blackburn, Laurie Michaels, and Teddy Townsend, have all done photographs showing the natural world of Wahkiakum County. The exhibit will open on April 1 at 1 p.m., with the artists there to talk about their visions. The exhibit will last until May 5 and is in Redmen Hall in Skamokawa at 1394 State Route 4. The H...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced its original production of “Lewis and Clark, or How the Finns Discovered Astoria,” with performances Fridays and Saturdays, March 31 through April 29. Written by ASOC legend Judith P. Niland, with original music by Philip Morrill of Astoria, this is a vaudeville styled, musical-melodrama. Witness as the heroes forge their way from Missouri to the Oregon coast, suffering tragedy at the hands of evil foes while battling the wild — all without losing their beer supplies. Watch how they come to the galla...
Tuesday, March 28th 10:00-12:00 Community Center in Cathlamet: Wahkiakum-On-The-Move Presentation. Learn about this invaluable transportation resource in our community and the numerous opportunities it provides. Kelly Reser will present all the aspects of utilizing our community’s public transportation, as well as be available for your specific questions and suggestions. Refreshments will be available. If you need a ride to this event, please call at least two days in advance and speak with Kelly Reser. 360-795-3101. Cub Scouts will be s...
Companies in and around Wahkiakum County were invited to host a table at the Wahkiakum Career Day on March 29. The event will help 9th through 12th grade students learn about the area’s companies, industries and career opportunities. Employers from all industries, including health care, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, apprenticeship and transportation were encouraged to participate. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. in Wahkiakum High School’s gymnasium, 500 South 3rd Street, Cathlamet. Workforce Sou...
