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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The honor roll as announced by John C. Thomas Middle School includes full time students with GPA of 3.25 or above for the second semester of the 2013-2014 school year. 6th grade – 3.2 – 3.95 – Julieanne McKay-Beach, KC Beery, Mason Wilson, Grant Leavitt, Isaac Moon, Sara Buennagel, Justin Rainey, Novella Hokkanen and Solana Stanley. 7th grade – 4.0 Ellie Leitz, 3.2 – 3.95 – Mckensi Fluckiger, Charlie Ashe, Macie Elliott, Trinity Klecker, Esther Ames, Nicholas West, Kayleigh Nakonsky, Jamal Ahmed, Lucas...
(Editor's note: We have offered Health and Human Services a monthly column to highlight services they offer. Here is the first.) Wahkiakum Health and Human Services has been given an opportunity to highlight the resources offered in our area. Each month we will introduce and highlight a different resource being offered to Wahkiakum County residents. It will give updates on coming events and opportunities happening in our area along with what each resource has to offer. We consistently hear from residents that they are not aware of the amount of...
On June 21, five members of the Cathlamet Woman's Club donned orange vests and picked up litter along SR 4 west of Milepost 35. A passing motorist was so impressed that he stopped and handed one of them a folded green-back, which--upon close inspection, turned out to be a one hundred-dollar bill! Whoever said virtue is its own reward might have been a little off. Not only is the highway a little cleaner, but club coffers a mite more full! Pictured photo are, l-r, Carol Cole, Maureen Zacher-Bochius, Hannah Booth, and Louise Courtwright. Photo...
Wahkiakum County commissioners honored long-time employees this week. Above, Sheriff Mark Howie and Commissioner Dan Cothren present a certificate of appreciation to Corrections/Communications Officer Raedyn Grasseth, who has worked in the sheriff's office dispatching center and jail for 15 years. Other employees unable to attend the presentation were, five years, Edward Granger, Corrections/Communications Officer; 15 years, Leigh O'Malley, Health and Human Services counselor, and 20 years, Rosemarie (Rosie) DeBriae, Health and Human...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is looking for the 2014 grand marshal for the Bald Eagle Days Festival, and the public is invited to nominate persons for the position. "Grand marshal nominees should be a great asset to our community and better the town we live in," said Chamber Manager Ashley Turner. "We would love input from the local community. "Please feel free to email me (wchamber@cni.net) with your nomination so that we can select our grand marshal for the 2014 year."...
The Wahkiakum Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools recently restored its full level of activities and selected new members for induction. Membership is open to incoming juniors and seniors enrolled at Wahkiakum High School, and selection is based upon a demonstrated record of scholarship, leadership, service and character. An induction ceremony was held June 9, 2014. Chapter Advisor is Audrey Petterson. Pictured are: back row, left to right, Ian Turner, Connor Emlen-Petterson, Elliot Haney, Alex Johnson, Luke Stacey, Rory...
Wahkiakum seniors will have the opportunity to receive Senior Farmer’s Market Vouchers this year at two different distributions. The first will be held at the Grays River Valley Center, 30 Rosburg School Rd, Rosburg on Monday, June 23, 1:30- 3 p.m., the second opportunity will be at the Two Island Farmer’s Market, located at 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd, Cathlamet on Friday, June 27, at 3 p.m. The vouchers are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and administered locally by Lower Columbia CAP in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging and...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on June 27 from noon to 3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interesACted in learning more about this clinic or to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381....
The Cathlamet Christian Fellowship Church on Puget Island will host a three-session family movie night. The church will show films based on C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia." "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" will show June 27, 7 p.m. "Prince Caspian" will show July 25, 7 p.m., and "The Voyage of the Dawn Trader" will show August 22, 7 p.m. There is no cost, but donations would be welcomed. Popcorn and other refreshments will be provided....
Wahkiakum County will celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day on June 20, 3-6 p.m., at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W Birnie Slough Road. Knitters are invited to bring needles and yarn for a fun gathering. World Wide Knitting is Public was started in 2005 to share the passion for knitting with local communities. There are now hundreds of events all over the world....
Wow, what a car show for those of you who missed it, it was awesome! I would like to thank the Volunteers who came out and did the final touches on the Fairgrounds; you were all amazing and when you were done the fairgrounds looked wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now it’s time to get ready for the fair. We are always looking for new vendors so if you’re interested please call the fair office and I promise I will get back to you. The Fair Royalty program will soon be getting underway. We have several young ladies that will be run...
Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall are announcing that the building repairs are finished and the building is now sitting on a firm foundation. Redmen Hall will reopen on June 28 with a grand celebration and their exhibit - "Legacy of the Columbia River Fishery." The exhibit, which won Washington state's David Douglas award for Irene Martin's concept, writing and curatorial skill, was locally produced through a partnership of Friends of Skamokawa and Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee and will be on display through Sunday, August 10. Two new...
Several Washington State University students from the Cathlamet and Naselle areas have been named to the 2014 Spring Semester President's Honor Roll. They are: Cathlamet: Amanda Christine Collier; Ryan James Gunnip, and Kimberlee Herren. Naselle: Krist Anthony Novoselic and Rebecca Michelle Rostad. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and e...
On July 7-11, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal in the morning 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. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. 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 Master Gardeners. To register, contact the WSU Extension office at 577-3014 Ext 0 or for questions contact garyf@wsu.edu....
John C. Thomas Middle School will have a moving up ceremony this evening (Thursday) at 7 p.m. for the eighth grade class of 2014. Members of the class, above, include Ayesha Ahmed, Charles Barton, Jr., Morgan Bashore, Shanna Batdorf, Jonathyn Berry, Kaylin Bingham, Zachary Brown, Mary Lee Casey, Aeryal Crayne, Nathan Dault, Ashley Flitcroft, Trygve Gilbertsen, Eacov Goldinov, Bryce Good, Tanner Grove, Nathaniel Hargrove, Cole Hauff, Justin Hoven, Anikalea Keliiheleua, Mica Kincade, Aly Kirzy, Anna Kuhn, Madison Mace, Benjamin McClain, Mckenzie...
The Columbian Artists are putting out a call for artists for the 6th Annual Art in the Park to be held August 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Sacajawea Park, Hemlock Plaza, Longview. Interested artists may obtain applications online at columbianartists.org or pick up an application at The Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce, Longview....
WSU Wahkiakum County Extension is offering Cooking Matters, a series of hands-on cooking sessions for adults. The classes run 10 a.m. to noon, June 18 through July 23, at the Wahkiakum Community Center on Main Street in Cathlamet, in the new space below the library. The sessions will focus on budget friendly meals, healthy snacks, summer beverages and cooking with whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. Wahkiakum 4-H will provide activities for children of participants. There is no charge to participate, but pre-registration is...
The Heart and Sole Dance Show will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 in the Wahkiakum High School gym. According to Kathryn Brenner, dance instructor, 10 students in grades 1-5 will be performing. There is no admission fee, but free-will donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to fund a dance program at the school. Jazz, hip hop and tap dances will be showcased....
Hannah Wirkkala, a 6th grade student at the Naselle Grays River Middle School is the winner of the 30th annual Great White Tail Run Art Contest. She received shirts with her design plus $25 for her effort. Second place went to Bryanna Peek, a 10th grade student and 3rd place to Jansi Merz, a 5th grade student, both of the Wahkiakum School District. Each received art supplies. Honorable mention to: Brittany Waltemate and Ethan Lindstrom of the Naselle Grays River School District, Breanna Daniel, Randall Ecklund, Miya Kerstetter, Ashden Niemeyer...
April was the time for Naselle's Annual Art Show. The winners from 3rd, to 2nd, to 1st place were: Kindergarten: Royce Hoff, Capri Parrina, and Lukas Dalton; 1st Grade: Jacob Lindstrom, Landon Bradley, and Aliya Teinharra; 2nd Grade: Avalon Sullivan, Cannon Johnson, and Kayli Wirkkala; 3rd Grade: Grace Stephan, Kaylin Shrives, and Jasmine Do; 4th Grade: Theron Frame, Josh Chadwick, and Grace Hunt: 5th Grade: Emma Colombo, Holli Haataia, and Abby Knopski; Middle School: Samantha Wert, Micah Cenci; High School: Kylee Phillips, Brittany...
Puget Island Farmers Market, formerly Two Islands Farm Market, will begin their ninth season this Friday, May 23 at Stockhouse’s Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road on Puget Island. Farmers Market hours are Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. through October. Fresh Wahkiakum grown vegetables, cut flowers, veggie starts, perennial plants, artisan breads, local art, eggs from pastured chickens and USDA processed meats by the cut are available. Vendors for opening day include The Farm at 172 (Chris and Margo Henry), Islands End Farm (Carol Carver and George E...
The next year of the Community Garden was well supported by the outstanding response of the community at two recent plant sales. Winnie Lowsma (center) and the Master Gardeners of Wahkiakum County appreciate the support of the community at the Community Garden Plant Sales of May 10 and 17. Hundreds of dollars were taken in to support the Community Garden’s upkeep and other expenses that provide produce for local food banks during the growing season. Courtesy photo....
The Naselle High School Drama Club presents: "Fame Jr." presented through special arrangement and supplied by Music Theatre International. Based on the book by Jose Fernandez, with lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by Steve Margoshes. The play will take place at the Naselle High School on May 23 at 7 p.m., May 24 at 7 p.m. and May 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call the Naselle School at 360-484-7123. The cast of characters includes Grace Zimmerman as Miss Ester Sherman; ShalinWulf as Ms. Greta...
I will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday next week as I will be out of town. I will be in the office on Wednesday and Thursday. We are still looking for Fair Royalty. If you are interested please call Amber Eaton (360)484-3129 or Marietta Montgomery (360)795-3675 or the Fair Office (360)795-3480. The Silver Buckle Series will be happening again this year. The dates are June 21, July 12 and August 16. The car show will be at the fairgrounds on May 31. We will be having a clean up day on May 24. Anyone wishing to come and help may call...
St. John Medical Center honored four nurses with Nursing Excellence Awards in celebration of National Nurses Week. The nurses were nominated by their peers to recognize their nursing skills and compassion. The women received their awards last week. Receiving awards were: • Quality improvement — Emergency Department nurse Jodie Tawater, of Cathlamet. • Advocacy for patients — Emergency Department nurse Paula Lombard. • Leadership — PeaceHealth Medical Group Surgery Clinic nurse Kelly DeRosier, and •...
