Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum School District students raised $2,652.53 for Doernbecher Children's Hospital this week through a variety of activities. The biggest hit and moneymaker was dodgeball on Wednesday night. 12 teams of five to eight players raised $931.25. There were two divisions in the event, one for elementary students and another for middle to high school students. The money was primarily raised by sponsors, friends and family watching the event, who would pay to get players out of jail and back out...
The body of a local man was found on the Washington side of the Columbia River between Brookfield and Three Tree Point on Sunday morning. Stan Thacker, 62, of Skamokawa, was reported overdue by his wife on Saturday night. He had left their home around 11 a.m., to go downriver on his skiff to collect logs, according to the sheriff’s report. The call came in at 11:31 p.m. Thacker’s truck and trailer were still at the Skamokawa boat launch. By 1 a.m., the US Coast Guard had a boat on the river and...
At Tuesday’s Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioner’s meeting, Customer Service Representative Lia Sealund gave an update on how conservation dollars are being used around the community. Later, commissioners and staff brainstormed ways to pay for improvements to the Western Wahkiakum Water System after a customer suggested that the PUD make the most of a coming project to install a section of a water line. Sealund reported that customers have been taking advantage of rebates for lig...
They had a full agenda at the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday night. After a meeting with his advisory board, Vo/Ag teacher Kyle Hurley asking the school board to approve the purchase of the following items for his classroom: a track hoe/excavator, a bender for aluminum or steel, and a saw for channel tubing. He estimated that the items could cost between $65,000-80,000 in total. The items would be paid for with the money made in the recent timber sale from the...
More eagles: Cathlamet artist Dan Tchozewski recently photographed a gathering of eagles along Puget Island's Crossdike Road....
Submitted by the Wahkiakum County Department of Health and Human Services Washington State has 31 county health departments, three multi-county health districts and two city-county health departments, all of which are referred to as Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJ). And despite the fact that Wahkiakum County is the second smallest county in the state, we have our own autonomous LHJ. LHJs are local government agencies, not satellite offices of the state Department of Health or the State Board of Health, and they are capable of tailoring their se...
Wahkiakum County commissioners continued discussions about a dredging program and gave mixed approval to two notices of proposed medical/recreational marijuana retail stores when they met Tuesday. County commissioners also serve as the board of commissioners for four flood control zone districts, and they discussed with constituents the latest developments in their efforts to establish a 10-year dredging program that would place sand on eroding beaches. The US Army Corps of Engineers recently required the county to conduct an archeological surv...
After auditions on Monday, Wahkiakum School District students started rehearsals for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland. The play will be performed twice on Saturday. Because MCT residencies only last a week, the students spend about four hours a day getting ready for the show. This year's performers are: Alice Tall- Novella Hokkanen; Alice Med- Lilian Hale; Alice Small- Tamara Klienhans; Margaret/Flower- Amanda Carroll; Queen- Cadence Guest; King- Navarre Stewart;...
The Cathlamet Town Council voted Monday to lift a moratorium on new development in the Columbia Ridge Estates subdivision, subject to street improvements by the homeowners association. Among other business at the council's monthly meeting on Monday members also barely passed the first reading of a deferred compensation ordinance, planned a revision of its water bill adjustment policy, held a workshop on water and sewer rate analysis, and heard Council Member Andy Lea announce he won't run for re-election to the council this year. Several years...
HALF AND HALF--Last Thursday was totally awesome, and that sunshine sure perked everybody up for awhile. It also meant it was time for me to get out there and get at those flower beds, which I truly felt the next day! Friday was a different story as it really rained at times. This past weekend we wound up having a wet beginning to things on Saturday, but then it got dry and very cold, as it was actually at freezing at my house, so I was so happy I hadn't purchased and planted any new plants just yet! Needless to say, we really enjoyed the...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. - Noon. Grief Recovery, Community Center, Cathlamet, 1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, Fire/Ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson...
Following is an updated list of the activities at the Grays River Valley Center. Starting in February, Saturday Night Movies went back to Fridays at 7 p.m. Films are shown at the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. On March 31, we will be having a double feature starting at 6 p.m. that night. Sewing Classes are on every Tuesday from 12-3:00 p.m. Bring your ideas and something to work on. Hooks and Needles Class is on Saturdays from 12-2 p.m. Bring your crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, or other projects, and join great company. The...
Naselle Timberland Library has planned a variety of events ranging from children's programs to movie matinees for the months of April and May. Family Movie Matinees are scheduled April 1 and 22 and May 6, all 1-3 p.m. The library will show new releases and provide popcorn; viewers should bring a pillow for seating. Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library meet April 4 and May 2, 6 p.m., to plan library activities, and all participants are welcome. The Books into Movies movie night for teens and adults is held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Films may...
Friends of Skamokawa at Redmen Hall will open its exhibit season with a Photography Exhibit they have labeled ‘Moments of Reflection.' They are introducing three photographers, new to us, but experienced with two award winners. Megan Blackburn, Laurie Michaels, and Teddy Townsend, have all done photographs showing the natural world of Wahkiakum County. The exhibit will open on April 1 at 1 p.m., with the artists there to talk about their visions. The exhibit will last until May 5 and is in Redmen Hall in Skamokawa at 1394 State Route 4. The H...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced its original production of “Lewis and Clark, or How the Finns Discovered Astoria,” with performances Fridays and Saturdays, March 31 through April 29. Written by ASOC legend Judith P. Niland, with original music by Philip Morrill of Astoria, this is a vaudeville styled, musical-melodrama. Witness as the heroes forge their way from Missouri to the Oregon coast, suffering tragedy at the hands of evil foes while battling the wild — all without losing their beer supplies. Watch how they come to the galla...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 13 — 2:09 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident who was breathing but unresponsive. 3:58 p.m. A Deep River resident asked to speak to a deputy about a family member who had drugs and guns in her possession. 5 p.m. Deputies responded to the report that a juvenile was threatening to jump off the Puget Island bridge. A representative from the mental health department spoke with the i...
Tuesday, March 28th 10:00-12:00 Community Center in Cathlamet: Wahkiakum-On-The-Move Presentation. Learn about this invaluable transportation resource in our community and the numerous opportunities it provides. Kelly Reser will present all the aspects of utilizing our community’s public transportation, as well as be available for your specific questions and suggestions. Refreshments will be available. If you need a ride to this event, please call at least two days in advance and speak with Kelly Reser. 360-795-3101. Cub Scouts will be s...
Companies in and around Wahkiakum County were invited to host a table at the Wahkiakum Career Day on March 29. The event will help 9th through 12th grade students learn about the area’s companies, industries and career opportunities. Employers from all industries, including health care, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, apprenticeship and transportation were encouraged to participate. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. in Wahkiakum High School’s gymnasium, 500 South 3rd Street, Cathlamet. Workforce Sou...
Cathlamet sculptor Bob Kizziar will exhibit a piece in the Oregon Pottery Association's "Keep Portland Wared" exhibition this weekend in Portland. The exhibition is part of the annual National Conference on Education for the Ceramic Art, which will draw 4-5,000 people from around the world to the Oregon Convention Center to view and learn about sculpture. Kizziar will exhibit a 40-inch tall piece, "Thinking of Dennis." The exhibition will be in the Skutt Ceramics Products gallery on Johnson Creek Boulevard....
By the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce March 25 GRVC Super Sale Grays River Valley Center GRVC – 360 465-2310 31 Hook The Hawg Spring Salmon Derby 3/31 & 4/1 Cathlamet: Elochoman Slough Marina Wahkiakum Chamber – 360 795-9996 April 1 River Mile 38 Brewery’s 3rd Birthday Celebration Cathlamet: River Mile 38 Brewery 360 355-4662...
Child safety seat technicians offer free car-seat checks Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services will conduct child passenger safety seat inspections at St. James Family Center on Saturday March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Health and Safety Jamboree. The inspections will take place in the parking lot at 1134 Columbia St. Wahkiakum County Health Department Certified Technicians will inspect the installation and safety of car seats as well as answer questions. This is open to parents, grandparents, caregivers or anyone who transports...
The Care Careers Academy will offer both an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class starting Monday, April 10, and a daytime CNA class starting May 9. The courses provide all the knowledge essential to complete and pass the CNA state testing. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement opportunities call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit www.carecareersacademy.com. The registration office is located at 872 15th Avenue, Longview....
Lions Club announces Student of the Month recipients The Wahkiakum Lions are proud to honor two more senior students for their academic and leadership abilities this school year. Rayanna Carlon was the September Student Of The Month. Rayanna was active in the girls wrestling program and has done very well. She is the first girl from WHS to earn a space at the state level in girls wrestling. Rayanna is pictured with her mother Pamara Carlon and Lion Susan Kuhn as she receives her certificate and...
Donna Hughes of Worksource was at the Cathlamet Community Center for a couple hours on Monday morning to provide general assistance in employment matters, including help with resumes. Five people visited her between the hours of 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hughes and the Community Center's Director, Kelly Patterson, discussed how often she might return and what hours might be best. Nothing was determined, but one thing is certain, Hughes will be back....
Lilly Robbins Brock and her husband moved to Wahkiakum County about three years ago, so he could do some fishing. On Saturday, she made her first visit to the Cathlamet Library to talk about her work and read from her book and another one that will come out soon. While her first book is about a WWII veteran and Longview resident Maury Hooper, who served in the Pacific, her next book will be about a veteran who served in Europe. "When I took this new project," Brock said, "I didn't realize he...
