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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Librarian Carol Blix reports that the Cathlamet Public Library now has 2019 tax forms and instruction booklets available for the public. 1040 and 1040-SR forms and instruction booklets can be obtained during the library's open hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 2-5 p.m. For further information call 360-795-3254 during those hours, or leave a message....
On February 15 at 10 a.m., WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will explain about pruning grape vines and how to care for grape starts. The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension, will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. After the discussion, they will move to the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden to show pruning techniques. Participants will receive free starts of grape varieties Canadice and Venus. Registration is free. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University...
Editor's note: The Cathlamet Town Council has asked for occasional space to inform people of goals and activities. In the interest of public service, we will provide that. Submitted by Bill Wainwright Cathlamet Town Council This is the first of future updates to inform the town and county what your new town council is up to. We recently assigned liaisons to specific town operations, entities and other local governments. This task of approximately 20 assignments is spread evenly between councilors Lake, Stowe, Waller, Olson and Wainwright. As we...
The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has been alerted that scam artists are calling clinics, Dr. offices and pharmacies posing as the WMC or medical board. These scam artists have increased the deceptiveness of the tactics by using direct phone numbers to WMC staff. The callers usually say a complaint has been opened on the physician or pharmacist. In the past, callers have said there is a problem with a physician’s DEA registration. This is not how the WMC, state regulators, state medical boards or the DEA operate. All practitioners s...
Students in the Wahkiakum High School's FFA and the Career and Technical Education programs have been busy learning on campus and around the community. They've made several trips to the Beaver Creek Fish Hatchery, clipping fish, and helping with daily chores and studies. FFA and CTE students made holiday wreaths to sell as a fundraiser during the holiday season. They also attended the Holiday Bazaar at the Elochoman Slough Marina, to teach people how to make wreaths of their own. They've been...
WILD WEEK!--The latter half of last week was really a rough one as not only did we get hit with some major flooding in our county, but we had a large landslide on KM once again, which, as you know by now, has shut down SR 4. The slide is approx. at MP 25, but the closure of the highway is between Mile posts 19 (Shannon Road on the Grays River side) through 26 (Mullen Road on the Skamokawa side), which are at the foot of KM on each side. With the volume of mud and debris and the unstable conditions, it's a real mess and as of this writing, our...
Greetings from the fair office! February is almost here! The fair board will hold a Valentine's Bingo this year at the Youth Building at the fairgrounds on February 1 at 6 p.m. Cards are 3 for $10 and will let you play all 20 games. We will have a raffle table with lots of prizes. Hope to see everyone there for a great night of bingo! Then on February 8 will be the monthly Flea Market. If you haven't made it out to one you are missing out. We have a treasure for everyone and lots of great deals. The fair board has picked its 2020 theme...
Flooding in Grays River Every year the rains bring the chance of flooding to the Grays River watershed along with landslides. This is the beginning of a new year and we have had both. It is one thing to be isolated because of the flooding, but the major landslide on SR 4 blocked everyone from going east. I was not able to travel anywhere and I live near the Methodist Church in Grays River. Adam Storm sent me a pic from his cannabis store with the intention for me to come down and see it for...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won 2nd place in Division II Sweepstakes at the Fred Scheller Invitational hosted by Pacific University. This was the final Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season. In addition to the team sweepstakes award, LCC earned many individual honors from the tournament and from the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska. LCC Speech and Debate will next travel to Oregon State University for the Earl Wells...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District met for its monthly meeting on Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. After approval of the consent agenda, Graduation Policy 2410 was adopted as presented in December and Policy 1310, Policy Adoption, Manuals, and Administrative Procedures was approved. Under new business, the board acknowledged the resignation of Nick Nikkila, vice-chairman, after serving the board for the past four years. The board approved a contract with Erik Fagerland, architect, for renovation of the...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will once again offer boxes of delicious chocolates – prepared by local volunteer bakers, at their 20th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza. The sale will be held in the lobby of the Hotel Cathlamet. To purchase a box of chocolate, come to the Hotel on February 13 from 3-7 p.m. You can also pre-order by calling the numbers below. Boxes will be sold for $20 each and all proceeds go towards helping the families that the Charlotte House works with. This could be the answer to “What to buy for...
Puget Island Fire Department members collected donations for Doernbecher Children's Hospital on Sunday. The volunteers collected $2056.70 in the annual Firefighters/Kiwanis Boot Drive. Left, l-r, are James Winter, Jared Vik and Jason Will, and right, l-r, Jeff Bollen and Sherrill Bollen. On Feb. 8, members of the Cathlamet department will have their boots out, and members of District 4 will collect donations Feb. 9. Courtesy photos....
On February 13, at noon, Chris Roubicek, attorney in Castle Rock, will discuss the uses and abuses of Durable Powers of Attorney. Estate planning involves providing for the possibility of incapacity or incompetence. Durable Powers of Attorney are an important element for this aspect of estate planning, but they have their limitations and pitfalls. The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension, will be held for free at the Cowlitz Co. Museum, 405 Allen Street, Kelso. For more information or to register, contact Carlee Dowell...
The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has been alerted that scam artists are calling clinics, Dr. offices and pharmacies posing as the WMC or medical board. These scam artists have increased the deceptiveness of the tactics by using direct phone numbers to WMC staff. All practitioners should be skeptical of anyone claiming to be with the WMC making such demands. Be aware the WMC will never call you asking for your DEA number, private information or looking for payment. If you receive a call like this and have questions, contact them at...
Auditions for the Astor Street Opry Company’s production of: The Real Lewis and Clark (or How The Finns Discovered Astoria) will be held Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11 from 6-9 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria. ASOC will present this original, historical, hysterical, musical melodrama featuring the lost story of how Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery really came to the end of the trail. And how they were rescued by the true heroes of the Pacific Northwest, two b...
According to a press release from Cowlitz 911, they are the first 911 center in the State of Washington to begin accepting text messages integrated into their phone system to 911. The new technology improves 911 services by reducing the time it takes a dispatcher to gather information in certain types of emergencies. Emergency responses from individuals with hearing or speech difficulties or people medically unable to speak, will no longer need to rely on a relay service, or special equipment to communicate with 911. In addition, victims of...
The Columbian Artists Association will present the 44th annual Spring Art Show April 4 through April 13, at the Red Lion Inn, Kelso. Open to artists in 2-D and 3-D media. All work will be juried at entry. Prospectus available at: columbianartists.org. For questions contact: Eileen Thompson @206-949-9811 or webster9821@comcast.net....
They’re back: Sea lions and gulls fed on smelt off the Elochoman Slough Marina on Monday. Photo by Rick Nelson....
NICER?--After a couple of days of snowy weather and then a couple of outages last week due to strong winds and debris flying everywhere, it's back to just rain and gloomy conditions, so I guess that's some sort of improvement anyway. Of course, by the time you read this, who knows what has happened, but with a little luck, we will just stay damp and dismal and not flooded and totally miserable, as one is certainly more preferred than the other. Here's to calmness this coming week! HOW DID YOU FARE?--Depending on where you were, you may have had...
Woodworker Extraordinaire Nobody at the Art Show at the Grange would have any idea the impact that the show would have on me. After talking with the artists and others, it occurred to me that there is so much talent in the Westend that it fathoms the imagination. The genius that is in the Westend has been hidden in plain sight. When all those around you can do generously amazing things with their talents, it goes unnoticed because it is so common. One of those talented woodworkers extraordinaire...
Johnson Park is excited to welcome our newest board member, Dana Hamp. We are looking forward to having Dana on the board. Johnson Park is taking applications for one more position on the board. Applications are available at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse and at Johnson Park. There will be a special commissioners meeting on January 29, at 6 p.m. This meeting is to discuss Johnson Park and the upcoming changes; we welcome any suggestions. Events coming up: Super Sale - March 21: If you would like a table contact Shonda Ware. Sewing Room hours...
Members of the Puget Island Fire Department, in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet, will be collecting donations for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. All donations will go providing care for children. Look for firefighters on the Birnie Slough Bridge. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated!...
Aubrie Montgomery was honored with a certificate and a check at the last Wahkiakum Lions Club meeting. Aubrie was chosen as the Lions Club December Student of The Month. She is active in multiple school sports, loves the outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting and fishing. She plans to attend LCC and go on to Clark College to get a degree in Dental Hygiene and eventually a Doctoral degree. Pictured with Aubrie are her mother, Gena Montgomery, and Lions Club president Terri Elfers....
The Lower Columbia College (LCC) Foundation has named Joe Fischer as the 2019-20 Benefactor of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing charitable financial support to the foundation, and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have had major impacts on the college, its programs, students, and the community. “It is with great pleasure that we announce and honor Joe Fischer as this year’s Benefactor of the Year,” said Rich Gushman, LCC Foundation Board Chair. Sharing the love...
Friends of Skamokawa will re-open for the season with their annual Antique & Vintage Fair beginning March 6. This is a three-day event occurring on Friday-Sunday March 6, 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 W. State Route 4. Those with items that could be considered antique or vintage to sell, may call (360) 795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com for information. Various sized tables and spaces will be available. Sellers and consignors do not need t...
