Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Cathlamet sculptor Bob Kizziar will exhibit a piece in the Oregon Pottery Association's "Keep Portland Wared" exhibition this weekend in Portland. The exhibition is part of the annual National Conference on Education for the Ceramic Art, which will draw 4-5,000 people from around the world to the Oregon Convention Center to view and learn about sculpture. Kizziar will exhibit a 40-inch tall piece, "Thinking of Dennis." The exhibition will be in the Skutt Ceramics Products gallery on Johnson Creek Boulevard....
By the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce March 25 GRVC Super Sale Grays River Valley Center GRVC – 360 465-2310 31 Hook The Hawg Spring Salmon Derby 3/31 & 4/1 Cathlamet: Elochoman Slough Marina Wahkiakum Chamber – 360 795-9996 April 1 River Mile 38 Brewery’s 3rd Birthday Celebration Cathlamet: River Mile 38 Brewery 360 355-4662...
Child safety seat technicians offer free car-seat checks Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services will conduct child passenger safety seat inspections at St. James Family Center on Saturday March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Health and Safety Jamboree. The inspections will take place in the parking lot at 1134 Columbia St. Wahkiakum County Health Department Certified Technicians will inspect the installation and safety of car seats as well as answer questions. This is open to parents, grandparents, caregivers or anyone who transports...
The Care Careers Academy will offer both an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class starting Monday, April 10, and a daytime CNA class starting May 9. The courses provide all the knowledge essential to complete and pass the CNA state testing. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement opportunities call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit www.carecareersacademy.com. The registration office is located at 872 15th Avenue, Longview....
Lions Club announces Student of the Month recipients The Wahkiakum Lions are proud to honor two more senior students for their academic and leadership abilities this school year. Rayanna Carlon was the September Student Of The Month. Rayanna was active in the girls wrestling program and has done very well. She is the first girl from WHS to earn a space at the state level in girls wrestling. Rayanna is pictured with her mother Pamara Carlon and Lion Susan Kuhn as she receives her certificate and...
Donna Hughes of Worksource was at the Cathlamet Community Center for a couple hours on Monday morning to provide general assistance in employment matters, including help with resumes. Five people visited her between the hours of 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hughes and the Community Center's Director, Kelly Patterson, discussed how often she might return and what hours might be best. Nothing was determined, but one thing is certain, Hughes will be back....
Lilly Robbins Brock and her husband moved to Wahkiakum County about three years ago, so he could do some fishing. On Saturday, she made her first visit to the Cathlamet Library to talk about her work and read from her book and another one that will come out soon. While her first book is about a WWII veteran and Longview resident Maury Hooper, who served in the Pacific, her next book will be about a veteran who served in Europe. "When I took this new project," Brock said, "I didn't realize he...
Last week, WSU Master Gardeners, WSU Extension, the Wahkiakum Community Garden, and the Skamokawa Grange hosted a seed exchange at the Community Center in Cathlamet. More than 20 people came and perused tables of seed packets (vegetables, herbs and flowers). Joyce Orr provided a display of seed viability in her trays of labeled sprouts. Carrie Backman gave a short presentation on seeds, planting and transplanting. Participants shared tips and advice on successful gardening in our area. A few...
Irish wolfhounds and their proud owners celebrated St. Paddy's Day with their annual parade down Main Street in Cathlamet on Friday before gathering for a group picture in front of the courthouse. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
NASTY START--This past weekend began with a miserable start, as it rained and then blew some, and rained again. Luckily, we had a real nice break on Sunday, and it was terrific to see the sun shining, the river glistening, and out here in West Valley, we even had some eagles flying around. Unfortunately, the rains returned all too soon and were to last all week, so I can hardly wait for our next sunny day, or preferably, days! IN OUR THOUGHTS--Former resident, Brittney Robbins Haddix is living in New York now and it's been bitter cold in her...
Okay. I love the rain, probably more than anyone else around here, but when I see how difficult it is on the newborn calves getting around in the muddy pastures, covered from head to toe in muck, that’s enough rain. Is everyone ready for the "wearin’ o’ the green”? Here’s to a Happy St. Patrick’s Day for all the readers. News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week include: Thursday, high school track at South Bend at 3:30 p.m.; Friday, baseball and fast pitch at Ilwaco at 4 p.m.; Monday, baseball and fastpitch a...
On April 1 from 2-4 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners will host a program for kids (K-5 grade). As spring begins, it breaths in new life to plants and gardens. Youth will participate in hands on activities that include finding out about honey bees and learning to attract birds to a yard. The class will be held in the Floral Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. Cost is $5.00 and registration is limited to 30 youth. Registration deadline is March 28. For more...
On March 28 at 6:00 p.m., Teresa Bergman, owner of Cowlitz River Dahlias will present how to grow succulents successfully. She will discuss the different types of succulents, caring for them and planting techniques. 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....
Applications for the 5th Annual WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires Smart Choices Scholarship Program are due April 1. The Smart Choices Scholarship Program recognizes one female and one male high school senior for their achievements in athletics/activities, the community, and the classroom. The selected recipients will each receive $5,000 college scholarships to the college or university of their choice. Additionally, $8,000 in Smart Choices Scholarship money will be awarded to the four female and four male finalists. Each of...
Emery JoLynn Maria Tomlinson was born February 26, 2017 in Longview, to Tracy and Scott Tomlinson of Cathlamet. She weighed 7-lbs., 13-oz., and was 20.5 inches long. Emery joins brothers Danny and Kasey. Her maternal grandparents are Sherry (Emery) Ostling and the late Pinky Ostling of Cathlamet. Paternal grandparents are Roland and Clara Jo Tomlinson of Bluffton, Georgia....
Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning to Cathlamet next week to cast students in a production of Alice in Wonderland. All Wahkiakum students, K-12, are invited to audition for a role in the play. Tryouts begin at 3:15 p.m. on Monday in the J.A. Wendt Multi-purpose Room. More than 50 students will be needed for the production. Traditionally, rehearsals are held each day after school during the week that MCT is in town. The play will be performed twice on March 25, at 3 and 5:30 p.m. MCT has b...
Individuals looking for a job or interested in learning about no-cost training so they can advance in their careers are invited to an information session on Monday, March 20 to learn about WorkSource’s free employment and training services and programs. The event is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wahkiakum Community Center, 101 Main Street in Cathlamet. At the event, individuals will be able to: · Speak with a company that is recruiting for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). · Have their resume reviewed (bring at least two paper copies)...
On March 23 at 6:00 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin will talk about how to plan and prepare a vegetable garden for this year. Jon will go over what to grow, how to start with seeds, when to plant and how to prepare the garden for planting. The cost is $5.00 per family to be collected at the door. This workshop will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension. For more information or to register, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or...
On Friday, March 17, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Kyleen Austin (guitar/voice), Ian Brandon (fiddle) and Rob Stockhouse (guitar/voice) will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage on St. Patrick’s Day, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
