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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Local teens are meeting weekly to teach a variety of technical and computer skills to adults in Cathlamet and Naselle. Lydia and Ruth Blalock, Grace Hunt, and Micah Johnson are Wahkiakum 4-H members who are part of a national 4-H program called 4-H Tech Changemakers. 4-H Tech Changemakers are 4-H members who deliver a variety of technical workshops in rural communities across the U.S., on topics like internet safety, video conferencing, and password security. At each workshop, youth teach short lessons and offer one-on-one support for questions...
Join the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Government’s Mobility Management Coordinator to learn how to find and use online resources for public transportation users. This training will provide public transportation users with an overview of the available resources within Wahkiakum County. Attendees will be shown resources for finding information on available services, as well as some walk-through demonstrations on how those resources can help find answers to their transportation needs. The training will be held March 17 at 6 p.m., via Zoom. P...
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West on February 28 announced the opening of two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Wahkiakum County to help meet the needs of businesses and individuals who were affected by winter weather and flooding that occurred Jan. 5-16, 2022. “SBA customer service representatives will be on hand to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their electronic loan appli...
On February 17, Steve Lewis, center, was presented the VFW Public Servant EMT Award by local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater, left, and Bob Roche, right. According to Cathlamet Fire Department EMS Battalion Chief Jodie Mason, Lewis has been one of the top responders for multiple years in a row. He is extremely well known in the community. His wealth of experience in the EMT field, his attitude to volunteerism and a passion to care for people make him uniquely qualified...
The Wahkiakum High School Outdoor Club, led by teacher Jeff Rooklidge and volunteer M.D. Johnson, heard about J.D. and Shira Honoré's adventures in aquaponic gardening at the Town of Taylor on Friday. The Honorés explained the components, the set up, and what has gone wrong and right as they learn to grow their own food in a way that might be less conventional but may be more sustainable and environmentally friendly in the long run. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Washington businesses and residents affected by the winter weather and flooding that occurred from Jan. 5-16, 2022, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Jay Inslee on Feb. 14, 2022. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum and Yakima counties...
COLD ENOUGH?--By the time you read this, we may have had some super cold evenings and depending on which weather report is correct, we may even be seeing some snow flurries today. I hope that doesn’t happen but with this cold system moving in, anything is possible. I just hope everybody was prepared for this “arctic blast” and had plenty of extra feed for their outdoor animals and if you had any plants out that you got them covered up ahead of time and were able to protect and save them, as those temperatures in the teens don’t exactly bode we...
Aunt Hattie: My sweet 96-year old aunt who lives in Arizona called last weekend. I gave her The Wahkiakum County Eagle as a gift. She told me she loves to read about "the old people" who lived here over 100 years ago. She knew me as a baby and young girl. She is a jewel who lives alone, cleans her house herself and loves Hallmark movies. I love hearing her feedback and her stories as much as I love the stories our folks here tell of their early years here. Don't forget to ask for a story when...
Johnson Park is getting into the swing of being open for events. Last year we had a very good turnout for our bingo night, and our Christmas craft day. Thank you to all that attended these events. This year we are looking forward to having more. March 19 from 9-4 p.m. is our annual Super Sale. It is time to book a table to reserve your space. All tables must be paid in advance to hold your spot. Set up time is the night before from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7-9. To reserve a table call Denise Blanchard 360-355-0472 cell or leave a...
Peyton Souvenir, a 2017 graduate of Wahkiakum High School, has been accepted to the University of Oregon School of Law. She was awarded a full-tuition Merit scholarship valued at approximately $50,000 a year for three years, for which she will have to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Peyton graduated from Lewis and Clark State College in 2021 with a major in English and a dual minor in Spanish and Pre-Law, while playing basketball for the LCSC Warriors. Peyton is the daughter of Todd and Kristen...
A limited number of free Covid-19 test kits are available at Cathlamet Public Library during open hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2-5 p.m., starting Friday, February 18. Kit boxes contain two tests, and there is a limit of two boxes per person. If you suspect that you are ill or have symptoms, phone ahead (360-795-3254) and kits will be placed on the table outside the library in a plain envelope (or plastic bag if it is raining) when you knock on the door. Or you may send a friend to pick up your test kit. As a reminder, people who enter...
Librarian Carol Blix announced that the Washington State Library (WSL) has awarded a series of Take & Make STEAM Kits to Cathlamet Public Library. The purpose of this program is to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) literacy in smaller communities with the kits and books made available for checkout through the Anytime library. These have been made available to public libraries that serve communities under 10,000 inhabitants, as well as tribal libraries (regardless of population). These kits provide children and their...
Cathlamet municipal officials will hold a celebration of the 115th anniversary of the incorporation of the town outside Town Hall, 375 2nd St., Cathlamet, at noon on Friday. A proclamation in honor of the occasion will be read, and the new Cathlamet Town Flag will be raised. Cathlamet voters approved incorporation on February 4, 1907; the first town council meeting was held February 11, 1907, and the town’s incorporation was subsequently notarized and filed on February 18, 1907, the date traditionally recognized as Cathlamet’s birthday. Tow...
What a Week: It has been a busy time over the past few days. But the weather made it not only acceptable for February but stupendous. Lovely warm sunshine that encourages the ground to warm up as well as the plants in the ground. I hope you all enjoyed the sunshine. Take a Break: Last Friday, I spent the day interviewing six individuals I invited as part of a new program called "Take a Break with Karen." Ken Johnson, CEO at Wahkiakum West, asked me to invite folks for the interviews. I invited...
The Wahkiakum High School first semester honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year has been announced. Those students earning a 4.0 grade – point average were: 10th grade: Klauvinia Cernal, Nathan Garrett, Lilian Hale and Alison Will. 11th grade: Abigail Ames, Reigha Niemeyer and Malia Ana Silva. 12th Grade: Margaret Ames, Megan Leitz and Mason Wilson. Students earning a 3.99 – 3.25 GPA were: 9th grade: Philip Goldinov, Reese Long, Russell Morrison, Klarah Niemela, Maddi Thoreson, Mason Waldeck and Zoey Ware. 10th grade: Kyri’e Clark, Libby...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won the 2-year college division and finished fourth among all colleges and universities at the Earl Wells Virtual Speakeasy tournament, hosted by Oregon State University. This LCC squad placed ahead of regional rivals Oregon State and Mount Hood Community College, as well as strong national programs including University of North Texas and Middle Tennessee State University. This result was a true team effort, with all five participating LCC students experiencing individual success....
Submitted by Lilian Hale These are some of the events that the Wahkiakum High School FFA chapter and CTE class students have accomplished over the last few months. Photo 1: When we had the recent flooding in our local area, FFA members went to Skamokawa fire hall and spent a few hours filling sandbags for the use of anybody needing them in our community. Photo 2: In honor of the Christmas season, FFA members helped out with an annual event of helping the Star Program. This year the Star Program...
MIXED--As we began this week, it was freezing cold and super foggy, but then the sun came out on Sunday. I think everyone was outside and enjoying those rays but then came Monday morning and in West Valley, we were socked back in with that thick, damp fog that makes your bones ache, so the forecast for the week, which says "sunny and dry" will be amazing if it holds up. I hope it does as I think an extended period of time soaking up a little Vitamin D will really help lift everyone's spirits! SPECIAL DAYS--Those enjoying special days from Feb....
Aging & Disabilities Advisory Council is recruiting members from Wahkiakum County The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW), is a multi-service public agency helping older adults and adults with disabilities remain in their homes. Their Advisory Council is looking for one member from Wahkiakum County to fill a vacancy in 2022. The AAADSW Advisory Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who play an important role in the agency by representing the counties of Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania, and Klickitat....
Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don't criticize What you can't understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin' Please get out of the new one If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin' - Bob Dylan, 80 years old Change: In talking with a few neighbors over the past weeks, there is a common theme, change. For those who have been here for a lifetime and for those who have lived here for 20 years, like me, it can be a...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce invites the public to get Crabby at their 36th Annual Crab & Oyster Feed to be held Saturday, February 19. The event will take place at the Columbia River Ranch, 381 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased online at www.wahkiakum.us/crab or you may contact the Bank of the Pacific, Cathlamet Branch for tickets. The bank is located at 56 Main Street, Cathlamet. Their phone number is (360)795-3228. There will be three seating times to choose from; 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7...
Just in at the library to give away are 1040 and 1040 SR income tax forms, and instruction booklets for them. Also new is an online program to learn about technology. Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: · Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS,...
The “Wahkiakum Outdoors” program is on tap again this month. The series of presentations is sponsored by the Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee. Their first presentation in 2022 will be focused on “Rearing and Release of Ring-necked Pheasants.” The presentation will be held Saturday, February 19 at 11 a.m., in the Wahkiakum Hope Center, 320 S 3rd St., adjacent to the Cathlamet elementary Sschool (masks required). The speaker will be Chris White, WDFW Biologist managing the State’s release program. For further information call Mike Passmore...
Submitted by Ron Wright We embarked last Saturday morning on what turned out to be a multi-phased adventure. Our first challenge was to complete a virtual judging session from our parked cars at our assigned time along the way. It went well and we packed up to continue our journey with our next stop at Boeing's Museum of Flight: high flying for us tech geeks. Next stop was the University of Washington main campus where our very own Nai'a Freeman took us on a tour. Then on to the Old Spaghetti...
