Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The following Naselle Middle School students were selected by teachers as students of the month for January for displaying kindness to others: Standing left to right: Warren Wirkkala, Ian Fontanilla, Emily Lister, Saleana Patterson and Belle Cousins....
The second quarter honor roll as released by John C. Thomas Middle School this week includes the following students: 6th Grade – 4.0 – Logan LaBerge, Jacob Leitz, Ashden Niemeyer and Ellie Wiltse-Hiatt. 3.20-3.95 – Elijah Moon, Jansi Merz, Deschani Nielsen, Kaleo Silva, Tucker Thomas, Eric Wuestefeld, Teylor Sauer, Daniel Martin, Taya Deal, Shelby McEneny, Brody Carlson, Rebekah Neves, Paige Mace, Cadence Hunt, Braxton Johns and Randall Ecklund. 7th Grade – 4.0 – Julianne McKay-Beach. 3.20 – 3.95 – Mason Wilson, Solana Stanley, Sara Buennage...
Colten Anrys, 3rd place winner in the state on the Youth Essay Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, shown here, shaking hands with Bob Roche while Danny Eaton looks on....
On February 19 at noon, Attorney Chris Roubicek, of Castle Rock, will address the importance of having a will. A will is a legal document that allows you, not the Washington legislature, to determine where your estate will go. Wills are necessary for people with stepchildren, children under 25, or a child or children with disabilities as well as people with no children. This program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held for free at the Cowlitz Co. Administration Building, Room 300, 207 4th Ave North, Kelso. For more...
Bird enthusiasts may join the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) on February 13-16, and have fun while contributing to scientific research. Minimum time investment is only 15 minutes. Visit the GBBC web site (gbbc.birdcount.org), register, read the rules and participate. Sponsored by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada. For more information call Larry Brandt (360) 200-4580....
Jon Griffin, Washington State University Master Gardener will present the following classes to enable participants to raise a successful garden. The classes will be held on February 17, 6 p.m., Planning your Garden; March 22, 9 a.m., Preparing your Garden; April 14, 6 p.m., Tending the Garden; and May 12, 6 p.m., Fall Garden. The cost will be $10 (all family members) per class or $15 (all family members) for the series. All classes will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview except March 22 which is held at the...
On Saturday, the fifth annual Old Time Loggers Reunion at the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle was a great opportunity for locals in the industry, whether retired or still at it, to gather and celebrate a work that has defined the region and its people. It was also a chance to honor two local men who have spent their lives in these woods, Merlin Durrah and Harvey Johnson, Jr. According to volunteers, more than 50 people stopped by to have lunch, chat and reminisce about their lives and their...
In March, students at Wahkiakum High School will get to experience “The Theatre” when the Seattle Shakespeare Company comes to town. Most of the cost has been covered by a scholarship, but the school still needs to raise $500 as well as provide lodging and meals. “The goal of the Seattle Shakespeare Company is to bring classical theater to rural areas,” said Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz. “The kids are excited. Our English teacher, Audrey Petterson, believes in the importanc...
DRY ENDING/WET BEGINNING/SB--As January came to an end, the sun was shining and it made for a perfect ending to the month. It was also perfect for those who stood in line waiting for the doors to open of Rosburg Hall where the folks who were hungry for crab and oysters were treated to another delicious feast. The oysters were just the right size and for the most part, were easy to open, and when you topped off the meal with a little dessert, well, it was a fantastic meal! Kudos to those who put the meal on and worked the event as well. It's alw...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Friday, JV basketball at Oakville at 4 p.m., girls basketball at Oakville at 5:45 p.m. followed by boys basketball at 7 p.m.; Monday, middle school basketball at South Bend at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, middle school basketball with Raymond in Naselle at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! Head on over to the Naselle High School Commons this Sunday, for the annual Valentine Smorgasbord sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Deep River...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington is offering two free workshops in the near future. The first is “Caring for Your Loved One at Home.” This workshop is for family caregivers and will be held on Tuesdays from February 17 through March 31, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Canterbury Inn Library, 1324 3rd Ave., Longview. Learn about day to day care, lifting and moving a loved one, home safety, managing medications, nutrition, challenging behaviors, legal and financial issues, community resources and the importance of car...
The first of a series of Sunday Concerts to be put on by Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, will feature the Vintage Gypsies. They are three well known blue grass and country blues musicians. Pete Davis has played in the Pacific Northwest for many years, well known for his traditional country blue grass style and is a founding member of the Darrington Bluegrass Association. Beth Semar Sheets has been a veteran of the St. Louis scene for years playing old style country and 60's and 70's folk rock. Dave McKenzie has played country rock from Missouri to To...
Daisy Chain Floral and Gifts will open in April at 65 Main St., next to Lower Columbia Realty in Cathlamet. Nicole Emery, owner and floral designer, will specialize in creative floral arrangements for all occasions as well as an array of plants and unique gifts. Emery attended the Art Institute and the Pacific Northwest School of Art in Portland for three years. She has a background in flowers and plants as an assistant manager and garden specialist for several years in Longview. She gained experience in floral design locally working for...
The Two Town Tuners Barbershop Chorus Annual Show will be held Saturday, March 28 at 2:02 and 7:02 p.m. at W.F. West High School Commons in Chehalis. The matinee show will cost $7, under 12 free and the evening show $10, all ages. Refreshments will be included. The show will include the Two Town Tuners Barbershop Chorus, the Puget Sounders Barbershop Chorus, the PrimaChord quartet, and Quartets from the Choruses. Tickets are avalable at Corwin Insurance Agency, Centralia or call 360-748-4765....
NICE BEGINNING--As the week begins, our Sunday morning was nothing but socked in fog for quite some time, but by lunch time, we had some nice sunshine, so that was quite enjoyable. I understand many parts of the area had sunshine on Saturday as well, but out here in West Valley, we didn't see any of it as it was gray and gloomy all day, so those who were elsewhere were quite lucky. After a brief rainy period, forecasters say we'll be in for more dry weather as the first month of this new year comes to an end. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating bir...
Local patrons got the chance to handle several different brands of tablets and reading devices last Friday at the Cathlamet Library when representatives from the Washington State Library in Tumwater stopped by with the tech goodies to provide training to library staff and volunteers in the morning and to the general public in the afternoon. "I think it's wonderful that the state bothered to come by a small community like this," local resident Craig Brown said. From 2-4 p.m., Washington State Lib...
On February 2 at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Bob Buker will talk about greenhouse gardening. Dr Buker, a retired professor from Ohio State University, will discuss how to build an affordable greenhouse. The presentation will include how to greenhouse garden for best results. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview on the Cowlitz County fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Jessica Bischoff at 577-3014 Ext 0....
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams for the coming week: Saturday, girls basketball with MMK in Naselle at 5:45 p.m. followed by boys basketball with MMK at 7 p.m.; Monday, high school JV girls basketball at Three Rivers at 4 p.m. followed by middle school girl’s basketball at 5:45 p.m., middle school boys basketball at North Beach at 5:45 p.m. and high school V boys basketball at Three Rivers at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, JV boys basketball at Wishkah at 5:45 p.m. and girls basketball at Wishkah at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, middle s...
Loggers, truck drivers and operators will gather once again on Saturday, January 31 at the Appelo Archives Center to celebrate the Center’s 5th Annual Old Time Loggers Reunion. Held annually, the reunion is intended to bring together timber industry workers of all ages and their families as well as other community members who want to honor the industry’s significance in the region. As is their tradition the Center will honor two locals, Harvey Johnson Jr. and Merlin Durrah. Each has a long history of working in the woods. Harvey Johnson Jr....
The Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District #4, with the Cathlamet Fire/EMS Department and the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet will hold a charity fundraiser for the Kiwanis-Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Research Program. The drive will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cathlamet Chevron Station on SR 4 (Fire Dept, #4) and Cathlamet Market & Liquor on Main St., Cathlamet (Cathlamet Fire Dept./EMS). Funds raised support research to treat and prevent deadly cancers in children and youth. Many in Wahkiakum C...
Sandy Gros is an 18 year old senior from a town outside of Stuttgart, Germany called Bruchsal. She has already finished her senior year at home but wanted to have an adventure through an exchange program after a friend had a great year in Texas. The only child of a Croatian mother and a Serbian father speaks English comfortably and is adding to her language acquisition by studying Spanish at Wahkiakum High School. One day she may add Croatian to her repertoire as well. She admits she doesn't hav...
Just a few quick notes about what is going on at JA Wendt Elementary School. The PTO will host Movie Night on January 30 at 6 p.m., at the elementary school, in the multi-purpose room. Concessions will be available, donations will be appreciated and the movie showing will be “Dolphin Tale 2.” Starting the Week of February 2 we will be hosting an “Ibreakfast the Parfait Way” contest. All Students are welcome to join in the activity. It will also be for the Middle and High School students. All students that would like to partake in the Ibreakf...
CAP & AARP Tax Aides expecting confusion due to new health care plans Lower Columbia Community Action Program (CAP) and the AARP Volunteer Tax Aides are partnering again this year to provide free tax assistance in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties, starting with “Super Refund Saturday,” January 31, at the Longview Public Library, 12:30-4 p.m. Following Saturday’s launch, a free tax clinic will be offered at Cathlamet Monday, February 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wahkiakum Health and Human Services, 42 Elochoman Valley Road. Call for appoi...
On February 7, 10 a.m., Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener, will discuss the skills needed for raising Mason Bees. Orchard Mason Bees are highly effective pollinators that are very non-aggressive. They become active in early spring when apple and pear trees begin flowering. The two hour class covers equipment, seasonal management, bee biology and management of pests. Cost for the course is $30 per person. Participants will receive a Mason Bee house and cocoons of hibernating Mason Bees. The program, sponsored by...
