Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Deb Moonen Holland was injured recently in an ATV accident. A medical account has been opened at the Cathlamet branch of the Bank of the Pacific to help with medical bills. The account is under the name Larry Holland....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Halie Boyce of Cathlamet was among 604 students named to the Dean's List at Eastern Oregon University for the 2013 winter term. To qualify, students must achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the duration of the term....
This past Saturday firefighters from Wahkiakum Fire District #4 practiced their wildland firefighting skills in Long Beach with Pacific County Fire Districts and Long Beach Fire Department to prepare for this year's wildfire season. Training included progressive hose lays, back burning, digging fire line, pump and roll and tender shuttle. Participants were Chief Jim Wilson, Captain Mike Wright, LT Shane Pfenniger, Firefighters Bob Hake, Fred Hoven, Samantha Wright, Cody Hauff, Colten Pfenniger, Scott Cameron, and Kevin Leavitt. Photo courtesy...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, provides free and confidential services for victims of family violence and/or sexual assault. Legal advocacy is a specific service that they offer. While they are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice, they are able to assist victims in navigating the legal process - protection orders, anti-harassment orders, supporting clients in court, listening. Their job as advocates is to be there for victims with no other agenda. For more information call: 360-795-6401. If you or someone you...
On Saturday, April 27, the Naselle Lutheran Church will hold their annual Spring Salad Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 308 Old Knappton Rd, Naselle. A $7 donation is asked and all funds raised will support church mission work. They will also receive matching funds from Thrivent up to $600. There will also be salads, baked goods, crafts, quilts and more available....
Navy Seaman Morgan B. Harris, daughter of Shelly Klecker of Cathlamet and Virgil L. Harris of Kelso recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Harris completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Harris is a 2009 graduate of Mark Morris High School in Lo...
