Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Our little county boasts, “Welcome to Wahkiakum: We’re a little out of the way but worth the adventure.” Dan Silverman, owner of Skamokawa Gardens, believes with this slogan wholeheartedly. “We run a first-class nursery,” Silverman said last weekend. “At least I think so.” Silverman has owned and operated Skamokawa Gardens for the last 22 years. “I may be the owner, but Dena is the boss,” Silverman said of his employee and friend Dena Friddle of Grays River. “She is responsible for all of the custom planting, special orders and big containers...
To many of us, May promises that our barbecues will come out of hiding, sport boats will be launched for the first trip of the season and winter coats will finally be tucked into the depths of hall closets. For students in grades 3-8, May promises something different: It is time for The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) exam. The MSP, which replaced the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in the spring of 2010, is the standardized test developed by Washington State as required by state and federal law. The new MSP is a...
JC Thomas Warriors did not let soggy weather put a damper on their track meet. On April 25, the Warriors hosted a four team meet at the Wahkiakum High School track. While spectators took strides to stay out of the rain, light showers did not seem to faze middle school athletes. The eighth grade boys track team pulled out a first place victory over competing teams from Adna, Toledo, and Napavine while seventh and eighth grade girls each earned second place rankings. Individual results are listed below. Thomas Middle School; April 25 at...
The JA Wendt/John C Thomas Parent Teacher Organization hosted the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Cinderella last Saturday. Young actors performed a spirited twist on the classic Grimm’s story for families, community members and friends over the weekend. “Let’s applaud these kids,” said tour director Ted Drury after Saturday’s matinee, “They put this entire play together in just five days.” The cast selections were made Monday evening after hours of auditions. Students then studied their lines, choreography and musical numbers i...
Local children and volunteers gathered at Cathlamet United Church of Christ Monday to celebrate the joy of reading. Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental (RIF) of Cowlitz County, young readers, preschool age through third grade, were welcomed in an event that helped to promote literacy. Children circled around to listen to the classic story of Curious George and then browsed the book tables in hopes of finding the perfect fit. “RIF is an all-volunteer organization,” said board member Mary Thomas who has been involved with RIF for 21 years. “Th...
“Domestic violence and sexual assault are real problems,” asserts Susan Schillios, manager of The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center. “We can all play a part in prevention. It isn’t just about women standing up for women. This is a human issue and we can all do or say something to stand up against it. We all have women in our lives that we care about, mothers, sisters, aunts, friends and girlfriends. The Charlotte House also provides services to men. "We know that men are victims, unfortunately it is difficult for men to...
It was with open arms that Directors Ted Drury and Eli Halterman welcomed a group of Wahkiakum School District’s top thespian talent on Monday. Open auditions were held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Cinderella. Roles were available for students in kindergarten and up through high school seniors. Children, big and small, made a circle and took turns displaying their talents by running through lines, singing and even putting a little bit of miming to use. In the end, the following roles were assigned: Prince: Ben Vasion. Cin...
Students bounced into the JC Thomas Middle School gymnasium Friday afternoon clad in brightly colored t-shirts and carrying signs to promote their favorite candidate. Associated Student Body (ASB) elections were in full swing last week. The halls were decorated with catchy slogans and glitter-covered signs. Students wore t-shirts and stickers advertizing their votes. Candidates went into classrooms to promote their campaigns and pass out goodies in hopes of winning over their peers. It all came down to the speeches Friday morning where one by...
Standing at the starting line, amidst thousands of the world's top runners, one can only think of the many miles that have led to this single race. Steeped in tradition, the Boston Marathon ranks among the most prestigious road-racing events on earth. Seasoned runners aspire to run a fast enough “qualifying time” to even be able to toe the starting line here. Annie Strange, a mother of three boys, from Naselle achieved this grandiose goal last week. “I am grateful to have had the chance to experience it,” Strange said of the running of the 116t...
“We had the greatest day of our lives,” said fifth grade student Kayla Wisner when asked about the class canoe trip through the Elochoman Slough. “We saw some amazing things; like a sea lion, a sea otter and even some King-Fishers. We sang songs. We went really fast too!” McKenzie Miller and her colleagues with the Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership (LCREP) hosted the kids as an extension of a classroom program on local watersheds. LCREP is one of 28 programs in the National Estuary Program that works to protect and restore the nationa...
Port District 1 commissioners were all ears Thursday as Jim Wilson from Wahkiakum Fire District #4 discussed policies for emergency response at the Marina. “We currently don’t have any guidelines for emergency response here. We want to know what resources you have and what you would like for us to do,” Wilson told commissioners. “We hope to have a written plan reviewing response guidelines. We’ll work on something for a unified command. I would like a port official to be present and to be a co-commander in case something was to happen he...
In the spirit of Arbor Day, three, four and five year olds attending Naselle Play and Learn came together this week to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Led by their teacher, Megan Tienharra, preschool students learned about Arbor Day through various activities. Tienhaara displayed different parts of trees on a nature table which included bark, needles, branches, leaves, buds and cones. Then continuing a national tradition that first began in April, 1872, students worked with Campbell Group Forest Engineer Jeff Linquist of Grays River to get...
In November, opinions soared over Initiative 1183, which sought to move liquor sales and distribution in Washington to the private sector. Supporters said it would improve consumer choice but opponents argued that small businesses would be hurt. When voters approved the initiative, they sealed the fate of the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB). By June 1 WSLCB will close state liquor store and distribution operations. For Janell Seaberg, manager of the Cathlamet Liquor Store, the practice of selling liquor will be nothing new....
At 3:05 p.m. on Friday, March 30, the doors of JA Wendt Elementary school opened. Spring break had begun. But a funny thing happened; the kids did not run outside to catch their buses in celebration of a holiday from school. Instead, students bustled into the gym in hopes of becoming Heart Heroes and helping children with special hearts. Coordinated by physical education teacher, Mary Moonen, students in grades 1-5 participated in Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH). “I am jumping for my aunt,” said fifth grader Katie Thomason, “She passed away but I wa...
Hotel Cathlamet, an historic landmark in Wahkiakum County, is on the verge of reopening. Though the process is still underway, Kevin and Stephanie Prestegard, together with Wayne and Kay Cochran, are sorting out the details to purchase the hotel building. Hotel Cathlamet was built in 1926 and operated as a hotel until the mid 90’s. At that time it was converted to an assisted living facility for private-paying residents then shifted some rooms to state-pay rooms to accommodate their special clientele. The assisted-living facility ceased o...
Gray skies and looming rain clouds did not discourage veteran teacher, Linda Wright and 32 of her fifth grade students from donning rain jackets and rubber boots for a morning of tree planting on Tuesday. Mrs. Wright’s 5th grade class has been working with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and has had a classroom program about native and invasive plants in our area. On Tuesday, the class took a bus to the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge to help McKenzie Miller and Samantha Johnson of L.C.E.P. plant 150 native snowberry and cedar trees. The n...
