Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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COLD BUT WARMING--The last few days of November were pretty chilly in West Valley, as temperatues were down to just 19 degrees and the frost was very thick on everything a couple of mornings. With that kind of cold weather came some restless nights with little sleep, as many of us have to deal with keeping our water flowing so as not to freeze up! So when it warmed up Saturday night, we weren't complaining a bit. We did see just a skiff of snow here on Sunday morning and a couple of inches on top of Beaver Creek, but at least it wasn't dumping...
Altoona In the 1830's the Altoona site was used by the Hudson's Bay Company as a fish receiving station and saltery, an establishment in which fish are salted for market. William Hume, a long-time fish entrepreneur, and his brothers George, Joseph, and Robert, opened a fish receiving station. William Hume established the first salmon cannery on the Columbia River at Eagle Cliff in 1866. The Hume brothers would go on to own half of the 35 canneries on the Columbia River. By the end of 1867 more...
Join Wahkiakum Fiber Arts Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m., in the St. James Family Center gym for a holiday meeting. Bring a treat to share and a wrapped hand made ornament for a gift game along with a project to work on....
From the editor: A few weeks ago, a reader called our office to report a new version of a telephone scam relating to Social Security. The caller noticed that his phone's caller ID showed the call originated from the Olympia area. Of course the call didn't originate from any Social Security Adminstration (SSA) office; they don't contact people that way. Here are some tips for spotting scams from the website: Scammers commonly target people who are looking for Social Security program and benefit information. You might receive an advertisement in...
This year, North Coast Chorale’s winter concert will be presented three times: Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m., Friday December 20 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday December 22 at 4 p.m. As usual, all performances will be held at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria and tickets are still only $10 each with children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The concert will begin with the chorale performing several holiday favorites, followed by a staged performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Well-known local artis...
Coast Community Radio (CCR), the nonprofit radio station in the Columbia-Pacific region, has received a $19,401 grant from Oregon Cultural Trust. Station Manager Graham Nystrom wrote the grant for money toward the Radio For Good (RFG) campaign. The trust awarded CCR $19,401 toward phase two of RFG project, a three year plan to repair, replace, and update all of their broadcast equipment from microphone to transmitter. “We are incredibly grateful that the Oregon Cultural Trust sees the importance of our services, and that they acknowledged t...
Have you ever wanted to give crocheting a try? Or maybe knitting? Do you have a favorite pair of jeans that you can no longer wear in public due to a massive rip in the rear? Sandy Sews is an ongoing sewing group that is open to everybody, every Thursday 10-12. For those that prefer to use a sewing machine, we have large tables to spread out on. Bring that sweater project that you haven’t worked on lately, or come with a question about a stitch, Sandy’s experience and patience will give you the confidence you need to create something bea...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) invites the public to attend the Small Business Finance 101 forum on December 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Longview Public Library Auditorium located at 1600 Louisiana Street. Those with a business that is ready for growth or with financing needs or have a clearly defined small business concept and are looking for funding can benefit from this forum. Learn the relevance of a business plan, how to enhance credit, funding options for starting or growing a business, and much more. The forum...
Photos courtesy of Wahkiakum FFA Wahkiakum High School FFA students have participated in many events throughout the months of September and October. Here are some photos from the activities: 1. J.A. Wendt elementary students listened to students from the WHS fisheries class read from books they had written about native fish and the ways we can help local fish hatcheries. 2. The trapshooting team and other FFA members received a duck call and a wood plaque for community service after helping out...
SNOW MAYBE?--We had some wild weather last Monday with thunder and lightning and buckets of rain, but then it thankfully dried out. That part was nice but those freezing temperatures and heavy fog made for some chilly mornings and some hazardous driving conditions as well. Speaking of which, there is a chance that by the time you read this on Wednesday, that we may get some snow flurries. What? Please, no! I have dealt with some miserable weather conditions just prior to and even on, Thanksgiving Day, which made this holiday a total nightmare,...
From Crooked Creek to Eden For the early pioneers coming into Wahkiakum County, the perspective of paradise was to be found in the land. This was to be their little piece of heaven. Around 1875, the only people living on Crooked Creek were Matt Lamby and his brother Joab with his family. Joab cleared the land at the mouth of Crooked Creek all the way to the landing. He was the first to do hand logging. The Foster family was the next early pioneers to move into Crooked Creek and made a trail to...
Registration is open for fall quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Call 360-442-2600 or visit online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more. There are over 300 non-credit instructor-facilitated online courses to choose from. Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students, gain valuable knowledge at your convenience. Online continuing education courses begin each month and continue for six weeks. You can complete any course wherever you have internet access, any time...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won 2nd place in Division III Sweepstakes at the 89th Annual Mahaffey Memorial tournament hosted by Linfield College. This was the second Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season. With this result, LCC is in a very strong position to win a prestigious season long sweepstakes award from the conference, which represents schools in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Alaska. Julia Mitchell of...
The Artisan Guild of Mt St Helens announces its annual Holiday Artisan Faire to be held Thursday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cassava Cafe, corner of 14th and Broadway in Longview. They will collect pet food, monetary donations and used towels and blankets to benefit The Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Local artists include: · Rhonda Archer, Pretty Pictures, photography, · Maili McDaniel, Dream Creations, fused and lampwork glass, · Noel McDonald, Bowls of Rags, fabric baskets, hats, pu...
John Thomas Middle School this week released the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Students earning a grade point average of 3.2 to 4.0 qualified. 6th-8th grade--The following students earned 4.0: Josiah Garrett, Parker Leitz, Aviguya Tsybikova, Nathan Garrett and Arwynn Haney. Avery Wiltse-Hiatt, Vera Tsybikova, Pierce Leavitt, Lilian Hale, Galina Goldinov, Reagen Hoogendoorn, Grant Wilson, Grace Monte, Alison Will, Svetlana Goldinov, Libby Davis, Makayla Davis, Peter Vik, Mahayla West, Genevieve Fleming, Marek...
North Coast Chorale will present the Annual “Messiah” Sing-Along/Play-Along on Sunday, December 1 at the Performing Arts Center on the corner of 16th and Franklin St., Astoria, at 4 p.m. As in the past, the purpose for this event is to bring an awareness of those who are less fortunate in the community and raise money for the Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank. This North Coast Chorale sponsored event is free to the public, the only request – a donation of food or money. Last year alone, over $1,250 was raised plus 96 pounds of food....
Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for a seven-day opening beginning November 24. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. The upcoming dig is for the following dates and low tides: · November 27, Wednesday, 7:02 p.m., -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks; · November 28, Thursday, 7:44 pm, -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis; · November 29, Friday, 8:29 pm, -0.7 feet; Long Bea...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) to discuss the program expectations, training schedule, costs,...
Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Jamie Zerndt will be featured at the December 5 Northwest Voices event in Longview. · The author will present a writing workshop from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Health & Science Building, Room 104 (HSB 104) on the Lower Columbia College campus. · Beginning at 7:00 p.m., he will hold a reading at the Longview Public Library. · Both events are free and open to the public. Jamie Zerndt is the author of The Cloud Seeders, The Korean Word for Butterfl...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is offering anglers opportunities for tight lines rather than long lines on the day after Thanksgiving. The "holiday specials" include thousands of large trout averaging 15 to 16 inches in length and weighing up to three pounds. "This is a great chance to enjoy a fun day on the water with family and friends," said Steve Caromile, WDFW inland fish program manager. "I can't think of a better way to pre-celebrate the holidays." Some of the lakes scheduled to be stocked with fish before Black Fr...
Dorothy Horn, a Ph.D. student at Portland State University, studies impacts of microplastics on near shore marine organisms. In her Dec. 12 Nature Matters presentation, she will discuss overall problems with marine debris, how it impacts our watersheds from upriver all the way to our coastal ecosystems and what we know so far. She will present research investigating the impacts of microplastics on invertebrates in Oregon, and some of the ways we can all make changes to help with the problem. The free 7 p.m. presentation takes place Dec. 12 at...
DAMP--We started this past weekend with some heavy fog and some drizzly conditions, and I don't know about you, but all that dampness seemed to chill me to the bone, even though it wasn't super cold. Looking at extended forecasts, it's possible that we may get some dry times coming our way, and that certainly would be nice. We'll keep our fingers crossed as often these extended forecasts change at the last minute. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Nov. 21-27 are Danny Silverman, Kinsley Helms, Mike Brown, Gordie Oman, Kyle Parker J...
Wahkiakum County and Pacific County in the past were mainly connected by the waterways. It would not be until the late 1930s that Longview would be connected to the coast. River life would slowly disintegrate to the present state that the only craft going up these creeks and rivers are small boats, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, and homemade rafts. The waterways are no longer dredged for commercial service to the community. Trucks for the most part do all the necessary deliveries to the community as...
Kick off your Christmas shopping at "A Country Christmas," St. James' annual bazaar, this Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a great variety of gift items to choose from including handcrafted jewelry, vintage collectibles, art note cards, coasters, decorative towels and aprons, welcome signs, metal and wire ornaments, bowl cozy's, etc. There will also be a number of raffle baskets offered, including Mule, Spa, Cookie Time, Tea Time, County Bounty and a Pink Unicorn basket to name a few. The Children's Christmas Store will b...
If you missed the Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade last year, don’t worry, this year is shaping up to be even bigger and better. More good news is that the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has kindly offered to host the parade and cover the insurance required to operate on town streets so we can have an even bigger procession. This event just keeps getting better. The Elochoman Marina and River Mile 38 Brewing Co. are also joining in the fun this year with a long list of activities for young and old alike. Some of the plans include a holiday mar...
