Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Cathlamet Public Library will reopen on Saturday, February 22. The Open House Celebration, from 2-4 p.m., will rededicate the newly remodeled library. The library was moved to a temporary location last summer so that work could begin at the City Hall location. Librarian Carol Blix and library volunteers have put in many hours in preparation for the opening of the new space. Refreshments will be served as well as drawings for door prizes. Longtime former Librarian Noreen Holten will be honored with the dedication of the children’s area n...
A new group is forming in Wahkiakum County to support healthy living. The first meeting of the “For Your Health” support group will be held Thursday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the River Street Meeting Room, 25 River Street, Cathlamet. Topics for the group will be determined by participants, but may include weigh-ins at meetings, understanding nutrition, vitamin power and knowledge, and selecting an appropriate fitness training program. Meetings will be held weekly. For more information, contact Beth at 849-4414 or 749-426...
The Grays River Methodist Church Friendship Circle’s Stew Luncheon and Bazaar will be held February 22. Hearty beef stew, delectable cheese bread, beverages and dessert will be served in the Grays River Methodist Church social hall. There will also be a bake sale and some new and repurposed items for sale. The luncheon and bazaar run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Takeout meals will be available. The meal is by donation, and the baked goods and other items for sale are reasonably priced. The church is located on State Route 4 near milepost 18, on t...
Redmen Hall will re-open with its popular antique sale March 1. Saturday and Sunday hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but will return to the usual hours of noon until 4 p.m. for the second week, March 6-9. Consigners are encouraged to bring collectibles for the sale to Redmen Hall, 1394 W SR 4, Skamokawa, from noon until 4 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, February 24-25. The Friends of Skamokawa Antique Sale is an important fund raiser for Redmen Hall and has always been well attended. The items sold vary, but usually include vintage pottery,...
The Care Careers Academy will be offering an evening CNA program starting March 3 from 5-9:30 p.m. CNA training allows graduates to work in nursing homes, in-home senior/disabled care, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals and is a pre-requisite for many nursing schools. Prerequisites for enrollees consists of an up-to-date certification from Washington State as either a Home Care Aide or Medical Assistant. To learn more, call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit www.carecareersacademy...
Bob Kizziar will teach a series of art appreciation classes for adults in March. The classes will be held at Tsuga Gallery in Cathlamet from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. The first class will be held March 4. The first four classes will be $20 inclusive. If successful there will be classes to follow. It is suggested that you take the first installment of classes in order to be ready for the second and so on. The first class will be Art Is and will cover the nature of art awareness, creativity and communication. The second class will cover visual...
Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet will hold a Valentine’s Day Celebration on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. with music, refreshments and new exhibits. For more information call 795-0725....
Due to weather concerns, the UnWined event and Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival wine competition scheduled for last Saturday, February 8, has been postponed. The new event date is Friday, March 7. For more details or to purchase a ticket to UnWined, visit oldoregon.com/events or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 503-325-6311....
Due to a generous contribution from the Washington State Association for Justice, all high school and post-secondary students wishing to attend the Washington Coalition for Open Government's Open Government Conference on March 8 at the Mercer Island Community Center will be welcome to attend free of charge. Register in advance at washingtoncog.org. For more information, contact WCOG at 206-782-0393....
The Cathlamet Woman’s Club had scheduled their annual pie social for Friday, February 7, but had to cancel because of weather conditions. The event will be held instead on February 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet. For more information contact Charlene Jeffers at 360-795-0610....
Coast Community Radio has announced its schedule for broadcasts live from the 17th annual Fisher Poets Gathering. For two nights, Friday and Saturday, February 21 & 22, guest hosts from KMUN 91.9 Astoria will go on the air live from the Astoria Event Center starting at 6 p.m. “We are thrilled to share again the wonderful stories and music live from the annual Fisher Poets Gathering,” said Joanne Rideout, General Manager of Coast Community Radio operating the non-commercial stations of the Columbia Pacific region. “Listeners all over the world...
This Saturday and Sunday, motorists and customers at the Cathlamet Market on Main Street and the Chevron Station on SR 4 will encounter volunteer firefighters and emergency responders in uniform asking for donations for the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Research Program (KDCCP). Fire and ambulance crews from the Cathlamet Fire Department (CFD) and Wahkiakum Fire Protection District 4 (FD4) are teaming up with Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet members to raise funds used to hire post-doctoral level cancer research specialists at OHSU’s Doe...
Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is recruiting applicants. These positions advise the County Board of Commissioners on a variety of issues relating to operations of the County Public Health, Mental Health, Chemical Dependence, Developmental Disabilities and Community Outreach programs. Terms are for three years, and general board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Health & Human Services Campus at 42 Elochoman Valley Road. Board members may work on a variety of...
The Timberlands RSN Governing and Advisory Board Annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP meeting intentions to everman@trsn.org or at (360) 795-3118 / 800 392-6298 in order to accommodate seating and additional Board packets....
Following the winter hiatus, Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall will reopen Saturday, March 1 with its popular antique sale. Consignments will be accepted at the hall, 1394 W. SR 4 in Skamokawa, from noon until 4 p.m. on February 24 and 25. All items must be tagged with price, consigner number (which will be assigned), and listed on a form provided. The consignment fee is 25 percent on items sold. The sale will run Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, and continue Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9. Pick up of unsold items is scheduled...
Greetings from the Sheriff. Here again to share some news and updates from the WCSO. We are happy to say we once again have a deputy at the Johnson Park substation on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. If you need to fill out an accident report, vacation house check form, etc., or want to talk to a deputy in person, this is a good time to stop by. Deputy Mark Hake is our newly assigned School Officer Liaison. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to having a deputy assigned as a liaison officer for the schools and although he is not assigned full time, will...
The public is invited to attend a community forum to gather ideas for the expenditure of approximately $4.3 million of federal funds over the next five years. The funds are to be used to improve housing and for community projects that serve low-to-moderate income persons and neighborhoods, and to expand economic opportunity in Longview and Kelso. There are two upcoming opportunities to provide input on community needs for the five- year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. A general community meeting for Kelso will be held at...
Online resources are available for Washington homeowners facing foreclosure. The Foreclosure Fairness Act, passed in 2011, was designed to help homeowners and their lenders explore possible alternatives to foreclosure and reach a resolution when possible. The program, overseen by the Department of Commerce, provides counseling and information about possible mediation with lenders. Housing counseling services are free to Washington residents, and are funded by the state with money from lenders. Thousands of homeowners have met with housing...
The following students made the Seattle Pacific University 2013 Autumn Quarter Dean’s List: Alan Michael Erickson of Rosburg and Madeline Grace Rooklidge of Cathlamet. Students on the Dean's List have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average....
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Cathlamet Woman’s Club Pie Social will be held at Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, on Friday, February 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Music will be performed by club member Kathleen Petersen. All proceeds will go for work on projects and programs that address the specific needs of the community. GFWC-Cathlamet Woman’s Club was organized in 1929 and federated in 1930. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is one of the world’s oldest and largest women’s service organizations dedicated to community improvement...
The Tsuga Gallery is sponsoring a watercolor workshop by Carol Boudreau on Saturday, March 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main Street, Cathlamet. This one-day workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced teenage and adult painters. Stop by the Gallery for more information, or check online at www.tsugagallery.org. Advance registration is required....
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will be coordinating an Animal Emergency Plan Workshop on February 4, 9:45 a.m., in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Pacific County Annex located at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. Recent experiences from other areas around the nation have underscored the importance of having a coordinated Animal Emergency Plan. The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency has identified this as a goal for 2014. The public is welcome to attend. Persons wishing to have comments heard but are unable...
Spring and Summer are fast approaching. Now is the time to think about a vegetable garden, especially since food prices including beef and vegetables will be increasing. California, the nation’s fresh vegetable producer, is in the throes of a serious drought and much of the land will be out of production. It’s Victory Garden time! The local Community Garden plots will be available for sign-up in the next few months. There are some things to consider if you are thinking about growing your own vegetables. This year the community garden will cha...
On February 3 at 6:30 p.m., Debbie Caffall, a certified professional horticulturist with design services, will discuss ideas on landscape design. Whether it is street appeal or a restful and beautiful sanctuary in your back yard, learn how to get the job done right the first time. Hear how to bring texture, form, shape, functionality, balance and color into your landscape. Find out the common mistakes made by the novice landscaper. The free class will be held in the Fair Exposition located in Longview on the fairgrounds. The workshop is...
A free seed exchange will take place at the Skamokawa Grange on Fairgrounds Road this Saturday, February 1, at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by WSU Extension and the Skamokawa Grange. WSU master gardeners will be on hand to advise on seed starting and seed saving. Bring viable seeds, either saved flower and vegetable seeds or extras from commercial seed companies. These should be no more than two years old. Label them with comments and cultural tips. Envelopes will be provided. Questions and suggestions can be directed to Jessica Fletcher,...
