Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Chinook Indian Nation will be holding their Annual General Council Meeting on June 15 at the Chinook School Gym, Chinook. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the meeting to start at 11 a.m. Tribal members and their immediate family only will be admitted....
Jessica Asmus of Cathlamet and Longview has graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla with a Bachelor of Arts degree in German Studies and a minor in sociology. Asmus is a 2009 graduate of Wahkiakum High School....
Wahkiakum County Commissioners Blair Brady and Dan Cothren (Commissioner Mike Backman was taking care of another issue on the other side of the county) met with nearly a full house crowd of about 80 residents at the Grays River Valley Center last Wednesday for an informal public hearing and an opportunity for the public to give input on a possible ordinance to regulate the accumulation of junk cars and other items that could be considered a public nuisance. Brady opened the meeting by stating, “The purpose of this and subsequent meetings w...
CLOUDY--The beginning of this week has begun cloudy with a few sprinkles now and then, but considering we had a nice stretch of dry, warm weather, I guess we can't complain too much. If you see the sun, you'd better take advantage of it, as our spring weather forecast for this week sounds liked an off-and-on mixed bag to me! SPECIAL DAYS-- Those celebrating birthdays this coming week are Betty Koziel, Linda Mahitka, Masen Andersen, Marty Kuller, Mark Phillips, Donna Moody, Julie McKinley, Ellen Andersen, Tayler Stornetta, Courtney Helms, Signe...
It looks like we have reverted to spring weather again. Although the sun was nice, I do like to see it cool down a bit, and I do like the rain. Besides, isn’t rain the reason we live in such a beautiful green place? News from Naselle: The District track meet will be held in Raymond on Thursday (today) at 3 p.m. Good luck, Comet competitors. The state meet will take place in Cheney on May 24 and 25. Other school events coming up as the year winds down: May 20- high school music concert at 7 p.m.; May 22- elementary music program at 7 p.m. The N...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center is currently seeking new volunteers for its shelter, domestic violence and sexual assault programs. For questions regarding the training requirements or for more information regarding their services, call 795-6401 or toll free 866-795-9381....
Daughters of the American Revolution recognized Cathlamet resident Dixie Kolditz with its Americanism Certificate and Medal at its recent State Conference held in Seattle. Pictured above, l-r are State Regent Janelle Braithwait, President General Merry Ann T. Wright, Kolditz, Margaret Strueby, representing the sponsoring Mary Richardson Walker Chapter and State Chairman Annie Pierce. Qualifications for this award are based on leadership, trustworthiness, patriotism and service. Foreign born individuals must have been a naturalized citizen for...
The Coast Guard invites the public to attend an open house and blood drive at Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, 322 Coast Guard Rd., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Station Cape Disappointment, the National Motor Lifeboat School, as well as the motor lifeboats and 25-foot response boat will be open for tours. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on scene to take vessel safety check appointments. Columbia River Bar Pilots and local search and rescue agencies including fish and wildlife, fire and police will attend as well. The Columbia River...
News from Naselle: Though the school year is nearing its end, there are still some sports on the calendar. This week includes: Thursday- middle school track at North Beach at 3:30 p.m.; Friday, home subdistrict track meet at 4 p.m.; and May 16- District track at Raymond at 3 p.m. Go Comets! The Comet Booster Club will hold its regular meeting on May 14 at 5:30 p.m. Students will be released early at 12:30 p.m. on May 15. The two final performances of “Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior” will be held on May 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. The group has don...
Volunteers from the Wahkiakum Community Network and Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department collected old, unused prescription drugs April 27 as part of a statewide effort. Sheriff Mark Howie reported that volunteers at sites in Cathlamet and Rosburg collected 25 lbs. Above, volunteers at the Westend station at Johnson Park were Lia and Don Sealund, Kellyn Pakenen Hazen, center, and Reserve Deputy Kevin Maki, in uniform. Volunteers stationed at the Cathlamet Pharmacy were Tammy Peterson, Renae Hauff, and Nova Lee Knopp, who are pictured with two...
April 22, 2013 Michael Sullivan, judge State versus Eric Nelson Dowling, 43: The defendant faces a charge of child molestation in the first degree. A trial ended in a hung jury on April 10, and another jury trial was scheduled for May 21-23. State versus Robert Francis Caldwell: The defendant was charged with possession of methamphetamine, driving while under the influence of intoxicants, possession of marijuana, and use of drug paraphernalia. A jury trial was scheduled for July 10. State versus Jane Fawn Carlson, 37, Cathlamet: The defendant...
Wahkiakum PTO is sponsoring a Family Fun Night at J.A. Wendt Elementary School on May 17 from 6-8 p.m. Several fun activities are planned, including face painting, fishing pond, basketball shoot-out, football toss, candy bar jump and much more. Tickets for the activities will be sold at the door, five for a dollar with all proceeds going to support the school. There will be a DJ in the multi-purpose room playing family-friendly music for dancing and competitions. A silent auction will be held for items donated by each classroom. Proceeds from...
On July 8-12, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal for youth in grades 1-3 from 8-11:30 a.m. Camp will be held for youth in grades 3-5 in the afternoon from 1-4 p.m. The week-long camp provides a hands-on experience for youth to explore the world of bugs, plants, and weather. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. Participants must pre-register by June 14. The class will be held in the Floral Building located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension...
Willapa Hills Audubon Society is hosting its last Lake Sacajawea bird walk for the spring on May 11 at 8 a.m. The walks will resume next fall. No sign-up is necessary; interested birders should meet at the Hemlock Square off Kessler Boulevard and Hemlock Street in Longview, and are asked to bring binoculars if available. The leader will have a scope for better views. The walk will last about 1 1/2 hours....
Elder Options is providing free blood pressure screenings for seniors in May in recognition of High Blood Pressure Education month. Seniors will also receive a medical ID card for recording pressure readings, listing emergency contacts and medications. Screenings are available Tuesday through Thursday between 2 and 4 p.m. Elder Options is located at 872 15th Avenue across the street from PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. For more information call 636-1000....
The Washington Department of Health is looking to stamp out substandard health care by health professionals and facilities in our state, and seeks help from the public to do so. The agency says that most of the 380,000 health care providers working in 83 health professions in the state provide safe, quality care and don’t have any difficulties. That’s also true for the 7,000 facilities, which includes hospitals, animal control facilities, correctional facilities, nursing homes, pharmacies, and many others overseen by the state. But when som...
The Friends of Skamokawa (FOS) have announced the continuation of the Janet Cimino Estate Art sale at Redmen Hall until June 1. This is a benefit for Tsuga Gallery - a Wahkiakum gallery for local artists funded by the Janet Cimino Estate. All proceeds will go to Tsuga Gallery. Janet Cimino was an astute collector of local and international art and the FOS were only able to put about half of her collection out in the beginning because of limited space. The first two weeks were so successful that they nearly sold out and as a consequence were...
NEW MONTH-- Here we are at the beginning of yet another month. The time is just flying by! This month starts the beginning of a super-busy time around our area, but I have to say, I feel like we've had lots of goings-on already. Having it get even busier means we'll be hopping from one thing to another faster than a frog in a frying pan! Hope you've got your running shoes on, as it's time to hustle. THIS SATURDAY-- To start the first weekend in May off, the Columbia River Kayaking group is having an Open House this Saturday at their new...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Thursday- high school track at Raymond at 4 p.m.; Monday- middle school track at Raymond at 4 p.m.; Wednesday, May 8- home track meet in Naselle (sub-district) at 4 p.m.; Thursday, May 9- middle school track at North Beach League at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets! The Naselle Drama Club has been hard at work on their latest production, “Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior” and the public is invited to the opening on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Naselle Commons. Tickets are $5 for stu...
Julius A. Wendt Elementary School recently announced their third quarter Terrific Kids Awards to the following students. Above, Front row l-r - Jazzmine Klienhans, Riley Talbot, McKenna Mendez, Grant Wilson, Montana Stephens, Makayla Davis Back row - Bonnie Ecklund, Alli Bennett, Dominic Curl, Alyssa Montgomery, Galina Goldinov, Malia Ana Silva, Nadia Goldinov Below, Front row l-r - Novella Hokkanen, Teylor Sauer, Sarah Tsybikova, Emmie Niemela, Mark Goldinov Back row - Braxton Johns, Hope Crawford, Grant Leavitt, Ashden Niemeyer, Kimberlee...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 11 at 4 p.m., to welcome two businesses to Main Street in Cathlamet. Angie Doumit-Sauer of Scribbles and Sue Kuller of Kullerful Bôkuets are located at 89 Main Street. Scribbles is a nail spa and also offers gifts. Kullerful Bôkuets is a full service flower and gift shop....
A large crowd gathered last Wednesday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate Wahkiakum PUD’s new substation on Jacobson Road. Representatives from Bonneville Power Administration, PUD contract engineering firm Brown & Kysar, the Town of Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, and Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce were in attendance, as were many PUD employees. PUD Manager Dave Tramblie commented that the project had taken five years of planning and partnerships with the groups in attendance. Pictured above, left to right, are Bonneville r...
The Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum will open for the season beginning Saturday, May 4, from 1-4 p.m. and then Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. until the last Sunday in October. Society members are in the process of moving the logging and farming equipment out to the new building but it will not be open for viewing until Bald Eagle Festival. Volunteers are always welcome for hosting as well as short term projects; call 849-4353....
John C. Thomas Middle School recently released their third quarter honor roll. Students earning a 4.0 grade point average were 6th graders Ellie Leitz and Emily Frank, and 8th graders Makenzie Anderson, Sydney Hansen, Katie Johnson, Hayley Kerstetter and Shelby Robinson. 6th grade – 3.2 – 3.95 – Lucas Brown, Mckensi Fluckiger, Macie Elliott, Aleona Goldinov, Evan Quigley, Charlie Ashe, Seth Kuljis, Trinity Klecker, Juliya Goldinov, Tyler Mogush, Jaxson Riffe, Leif Carroll, Nick West and James Anderson. 7th grade – 3.2...
Care Careers Academy, a division of Elder Options, is offering new Continuing Education courses for CNAs, HCAs, and caregivers who are looking for credits to keep their certification current. Courses for May include: “Calming the Cognitive Impaired” on May 7 at 5 p.m., “Navigating through Challenging Behaviors” on May 11 at 9 a.m., “The Mystery of Sleep/Sundowner’s Syndrome” on May 11 at 12:30 p.m., “Calming the Cognitive Impaired” on May 11 at 2:45 p.m., and “Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Strategies for Surviving and Thriving” on May 20 at 11...
